✦ New cast · Round 1

Chester Chestnut

Glossy mahogany chestnut, cream heart-shaped patch, soft green half-shell collar and gold shoes.

TeachesAccepting a compliment

EpisodeThe Compliment Bounce

LengthAbout 30 seconds

Catchphrase“Let a kind word land!”

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The script.

Chester receives a thumbs-up for arranging a pretend picnic display. Chester pauses, smiles and gives a simple nod to the helper. A napkin unfolds into an absurdly large paper bow tie.

0–6s

You liked my picnic pattern? My first thought was to say it was nothing.

Chester receives a thumbs-up for arranging a pretend picnic display.

6–16s

I can say thank you. I worked carefully on those tiny napkins.

Chester pauses, smiles and gives a simple nod to the helper.

16–25s

One napkin has bigger plans.

A napkin unfolds into an absurdly large paper bow tie.

25–30s

Let a kind word land!

Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Chester Chestnut, plus 7 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

accepting a complimentShake It Off? No!Mara praises Chester's song but he brushes it off, until he tries just saying thank you.With Chester Chestnut, Mara Maraca · tap for the script

0-6s Chester finishes humming a tune; Mara shakes happily.
Mara: Chester, your song was so cozy!
6-16s Chester hides his face in his shell collar.
Chester: Nah, it was nothing. It was just humming.
16-25s Mara waits; Chester peeks out and tries again.
Chester: Actually... thank you. I liked making it.
25-30s Mara shakes a happy rhythm; Chester's heart patch glows pink and he hums the song again.
Chester: Let a kind word land! Mara: Shake-shake, it landed!

“Let a kind word land!”

recovering from an awkward momentThe Hiccup BowChester slips during a bow at the class show, and Ruby helps him let the awkward moment pass.With Chester Chestnut, Ruby Ruffleberry · tap for the script

0-6s Chester takes a big bow and his gold shoe slips. Plop!
Chester: Oh no. Everyone saw. My cheeks feel hot.
6-16s Ruby Ruffleberry fluffs her leaf crown.
Ruby: An awkward moment can pass! Want to do a silly bow?
16-25s Chester stands up and wobbles on purpose.
Chester: Okay. Wobbly bow, coming up!
25-30s He does a big wobbly bow; Ruby does one too, and her leaf crown flops right over her eyes.
Ruby: An awkward moment can pass! Chester: Even for leaf crowns!

“An awkward moment can pass!”

clarifying before reactingIs That a Joke?Albie says Chester's hat is nutty and Chester worries it's mean, so he checks what Albie meant.With Chester Chestnut, Albie Acorn · tap for the script

0-6s Chester shows off a new tiny hat; Albie points.
Albie: Wow, that hat is nutty!
6-16s Chester frowns, feeling unsure.
Chester: Wait, is nutty good or bad? Check the story first.
16-25s Albie tips his huge cap.
Albie: Good! Nutty means fun. We're both nuts, after all!
25-30s Chester laughs, says thanks, and they both tip their hats until their caps clonk together.
Chester: Thanks! Both: Check the story first! Albie: Clonk!

“Check the story first!”

receiving kindness without owing affectionThank-You WaveSuri gives Chester a drawing and he doesn't want a hug, so he finds his own way to say thanks.With Chester Chestnut, Suri Starfish · tap for the script

0-6s Suri hands Chester a bright drawing of him.
Suri: I drew you! You look so shiny!
6-16s Chester holds it gently but steps back a little.
Chester: I love it. I don't want a hug right now.
16-25s Suri waves all five arms.
Suri: That's okay! Thanks can be a wave!
25-30s Chester waves back with both hands; Suri waves all five arms; soon it's a whole waving dance.
Chester: Thank you! Let a kind word land! Suri: Wave-wave!

“Thanks can be a wave!”

accepting a complimentThe Compliment ExperimentProfessor Pancake runs a tiny experiment to see what happens when Chester lets a compliment land.With Chester Chestnut, Professor Pancake · tap for the script

0-6s Professor Pancake wears goggles and holds a clipboard; Chester looks curious.
Pancake: Experiment! I give a compliment. You... catch it.
6-16s Pancake clears his throat and says it.
Pancake: Chester, you are a great listener.
16-25s Chester starts to shrug it off, then stops.
Chester: Um... thank you. That feels warm and kind of nice.
25-30s Pancake's clipboard sparkles: success! He flips with joy and lands with a floppy flop.
Pancake: Result: warm! Chester: Let a kind word land!

“Let a kind word land!”

Guest appearances

asking before showing someone's pictureJust For UsMira catches Chester's silly face in her reflection and asks before showing it to everyone.With Mira Mirror, Chester Chestnut · tap for the script

0-6s Chester pulls a super silly face. Mira's glass holds the reflection, frozen and funny.
Mira: Ha! That is amazing! I want to show everybody!
6-16s Mira pauses before running off.
Mira: Chester, can I show this to the class?
16-25s Chester's cheeks go pink.
Chester: No thanks. That one is just for us. Mira: Okay. It stays here.
25-30s Mira wipes the reflection away and makes her own wobbly silly face for the class instead. Everyone laughs, Chester loudest.
Mira: Ask before you display!

“Ask before you display!”

accepting a complimentLet It LandKiki compliments Chester's paper plane and Chester brushes it off, so Kiki helps the kind words land.With Kiki Kite, Chester Chestnut · tap for the script

0-6s Chester tosses a tiny paper plane. It loops beautifully.
Kiki: Chester, that was an amazing loop!
6-16s Chester shrugs and looks at his shoes.
Chester: It was just luck. It is nothing, really.
16-25s Kiki floats down next to him.
Kiki: You can just say thank you. Let a kind word land.
25-30s Chester takes a breath and says thank you. The paper plane loops back on its own and lands right in his hands. Kiki cheers.
Chester: Thank you! Let a kind word land!

“Let a kind word land!”

giving a compliment while jealousSay It Even When It WigglesJuno feels jealous of Chester's drawing but chooses to say something kind, and Chester learns to just say thanks.With Jelly Juno, Chester Chestnut · tap for the script

0-6s Chester holds up a great rocket drawing. Juno turns slightly green-er.
Juno: Grrr. It is really good. I wish I drew it.
6-16s Juno takes a breath and says it out loud.
Juno: Chester, your rocket is awesome. / Chester: Oh, no, it is messy.
16-25s Chester stops, then tries again, letting the kind word land.
Chester: Actually... thank you, Juno. / Juno: See? It feels nice.
25-30s Chester points at Juno's wobbly jelly rocket. Juno wobbles proudly like it is blasting off.
Chester: Yours has wobble power! / Juno: Wobble launch! / Chester: Wobble on!

“Let a kind word land!”

accepting kindness without paying it backTwo Kind WordsChester compliments Suri and she thinks she has to give one back right away, until she just lets it land.With Suri Starfish, Chester Chestnut · tap for the script

0-6s Chester admires Suri's spots.
Chester: Your spots are really cool.
6-16s Suri panics.
Suri: Oh! Your... uh... your shoes are... gold? Your shoes are shiny too!
16-25s Chester smiles.
Chester: You do not have to pay me back. Let a kind word land.
25-30s Suri sits with it, then grins and does a tiny happy wave with one arm.
Suri: Thanks. / Chester: Landed! / Chester: Nice wave!

“Let a kind word land!”

asking first and receiving praiseThe Compliment GalleryInky asks Chester before showing his drawing, and Chester practices hearing kind words.With Inky Inkwell, Chester Chestnut · tap for the script

0-6s Inky sees Chester's amazing rocket drawing.
Inky: Chester, can I show this to everyone? Chester: My drawing?
6-16s Chester thinks, then nods.
Chester: Okay. Yes. Chester: Show it.
16-25s Friends gather around. Everyone says it is great. Chester starts to shake his head.
Chester: It is not that good.
25-30s He takes a breath and smiles.
Chester: Thank you. Let a kind word land! Inky: Ask before you display! Inky: Yes!

“Ask before you display!”

keeping a fun surprise until the revealBehind Pomma's BackPomma hides a thank-you poster for Chester, keeps it a safe surprise, and reveals it at snack time.With Pomma Pom, Chester Chestnut · tap for the script

0-6s Classroom. Pomma hides a rolled poster behind her yarn tufts.
Chester Chestnut: Pomma, what's behind your back? / Pomma Pom: A safe surprise! Reveal at snack.
6-16s Chester squints. Pomma bounces happily.
Chester Chestnut: A secret? / Pomma Pom: A fun surprise. Grown-ups know.
16-25s Snack time. Pomma unrolls the poster: CHESTER HELPS.
Pomma Pom: Ta-da! Chester helps! / Chester Chestnut: Oh! Thank you.
25-30s Chester's heart patch glows pink. He doesn't wave it off.
Pomma Pom: Safe surprises get a reveal! / Chester Chestnut: I let it land!

“Safe surprises get a reveal!”

shaking off an awkward momentThe Wave Mix-UpRuby waves back at Chester, who was waving at Gilly behind her, and turns the oops into a stretch.With Ruby Ruffleberry, Chester Chestnut, Gilly Garlic · tap for the script

0-6s Hallway. Chester waves. Ruby waves back big. Gilly is right behind her.
Ruby Ruffleberry: Hi, Chester! / Chester Chestnut: Hi, Gilly behind you!
6-16s Ruby's leaf crown blushes bright red.
Ruby Ruffleberry: Oh no. My leaves are blushing. Awkward!
16-25s Ruby breathes and smoothly turns her wave into a big stretch.
Ruby Ruffleberry: Deep breath. An awkward moment can pass. I'll turn it into a stretch!
25-30s Chester and Gilly copy the stretch. Then Chester waves at Ruby for real.
Chester Chestnut: Ha, nice stretch! Hi, Ruby! / Ruby Ruffleberry: Hi! Moment passed!

“An awkward moment can pass!”

accepting a compliment instead of comparingThe Heart PuddleChester compliments Pogo's jump, and Pogo practices letting the kind word land.With Pogo Pebble, Chester Chestnut · tap for the script

0-6s Park. Pogo jumps over a puddle.
Chester Chestnut: Great jump, Pogo! So high!
6-16s Pogo shrugs.
Pogo Pebble: Not as good as the big kids. / Chester Chestnut: Try just saying thanks.
16-25s Pogo takes a breath.
Pogo Pebble: Thanks, Chester. That feels nice. / Chester Chestnut: See? Now it landed!
25-30s Pogo jumps again and lands with a tiny splash that leaves a heart-shaped puddle print.
Pogo Pebble: Look, a heart jump! My way has wiggle!

“My way has wiggle!”

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