naming angerDrizzle, Not ThunderWind knocks over Zuzu's tower, and Nori helps Zuzu name the anger before it storms.With Nori Nightlight, Zuzu Boomcloud · tap for the script

0-6s A gust knocks down Zuzu's block tower. Zuzu rumbles, darker and darker.
Zuzu: RUMBLE! My tower! RUMBLE RUMBLE!
6-16s Nori glows soft and warm beside Zuzu.
Nori: That thunder is a signal. What is the feeling called?
16-25s Zuzu takes a breath and says it out loud.
Zuzu: I am mad. Really mad. I worked hard on it.
25-30s The thunder shrinks to a light drizzle that waters a little flower. The flower pops open. Zuzu laughs and starts rebuilding.
Nori: Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel.

“Thunder is a signal, not a steering wheel.”

sharing a room with different comfort needsHalf Glow SleepoverAt a sleepover Nori likes light and Candie likes dark, so they find a way to share the room.With Nori Nightlight, Candie Stub · tap for the script

0-6s Sleepover. Nori glows bright. Candie squints under her blanket.
Candie: Too bright for me. I sleep in the dark.
6-16s Nori dims a little, then frowns.
Nori: But I feel cozier with some light.
16-25s They think together. Nori turns her glow toward the floor. Candie pulls a sleepy mask over her eyes.
Candie: Dark for me. Nori: Glow for me. Both: It works!
25-30s Nori's light glows only around her feet like cozy slippers. Candie snores a tiny squeak. Nori giggles quietly.
Nori: Two needs can share a room!

“Two needs can share a room!”

stopping an unhelpful replaySkip the ScratchVinnie keeps replaying a silly spill from lunch, and Nori helps him tell it once and choose now.With Nori Nightlight, Vinnie Vinyl · tap for the script

0-6s Vinnie spins slowly, replaying a moment again and again.
Vinnie: I spilled the juice. I spilled the juice. I spilled...
6-16s Nori glows beside him.
Nori: Want to tell it all the way through, just once?
16-25s Vinnie tells it once.
Vinnie: I spilled juice. I felt embarrassed. We wiped it. Done. Nori: Now what do you choose?
25-30s Vinnie flips to his other side and plays a bouncy dance tune. Nori glows to the beat like a little disco light.
Vinnie: Tell it, then choose now!

“Tell it, then choose now!”

offering comfort instead of fixingJust Sit With MeSocko is sad about a lost partner sock, and Nori asks whether Socko wants company or ideas.With Nori Nightlight, Socko Soft · tap for the script

0-6s Socko slumps on the laundry basket, droopy and sad.
Socko: My other sock is gone. I miss being a pair.
6-16s Nori starts to list fixes, then stops herself.
Nori: Wait. Do you want ideas, or just company?
16-25s Socko thinks.
Socko: Just company, please. Nori: Okay. I am right here.
25-30s Nori sits and glows softly. After a while Socko lifts a toe and makes a shadow puppet on the wall: a sock wearing a crown. They both smile.
Socko: Company helped. Thanks for not fixing me.

“Comfort first, fixes later.”

saying you do not knowStarry McTwinkleBino asks Nori which star is which, and Nori bravely says she does not know.With Nori Nightlight, Bino Blink · tap for the script

0-6s Night on the hill. Bino peers through his lenses and points up.
Bino: Nori, you know everything about lights. What is that star called?
6-16s Nori glows nervously. She almost makes something up, then stops.
Nori: I... do not know.
16-25s Bino brightens.
Bino: Me neither! Not knowing is a starting place. We can check the star book tomorrow.
25-30s For tonight they give it a pretend name. The star twinkles as if it likes it. Nori twinkles back.
Nori: Goodnight, Starry McTwinkle!

“Not knowing is a starting place!”

Guest appearances

taking a calm-down breakThe Party CornerAt a busy party, Tessa feels too buzzy, and Nori helps her find a calm corner before deciding to rejoin.With Tessa Teabag, Nori Nightlight · tap for the script

0-6s Balloons, music and dancing fill the room; Tessa's string twists tight.
Tessa: It's so busy. My string is in a knot.
6-16s Nori Nightlight glows softly in a quiet corner.
Nori: Want to sit with me and breathe for a bit?
16-25s They breathe as Nori's glow pulses slowly; Tessa's string untwists.
Tessa: Better. Maybe I'll join the dance. Just the slow one.
25-30s Tessa joins the slow dance; Nori dims and brightens like a disco ball that only does gentle mode.
Nori: Gentle mode! Tessa: Watching can be a first step!

“Watching can be a first step!”

matching volume to quiet timeWhisper JingleTansy jingles loudly at quiet time until Nori shows her how to make a tiny glow-sized sound.With Tansy Tambourine, Nori Nightlight · tap for the script

0-6s Lights are dim for quiet time. Tansy shakes: JING-JING-JING!
Tansy: Time for music! Loud music! Shake it!
6-16s Nori glows softly.
Nori: Quiet time needs a glow-sized sound. Find the right sound space. A whisper jingle.
16-25s Tansy presses her jingles with her feet and taps very softly.
Tansy: Tink. Tink. Tink. Is this glow-sized? / Nori: Just right.
25-30s Nori's light dims as she yawns, then she snores one tiny honk. Tansy covers her own smile.
Tansy: Too good! / Nori: Zzz... honk. / Tansy: Shh, music worked.

“Find the right sound space!”

finding a middle when needs differDim Is a DealAt a sleepover, Candie wants darkness and Nori glows, so they find a dim deal.With Candie Stub, Nori Nightlight · tap for the script

0-6s Sleepover. Nori glows brightly. Candie covers her eyes.
Candie: Too bright to sleep! My wick is squinting.
6-16s Nori droops.
Nori: But the dark feels big to me. Can I keep some light?
16-25s Candie thinks.
Candie: Two needs can share a room. Can you glow just a little?
25-30s Nori dims to a soft pink. Candie sleeps instantly, then snores a tiny whistle. Nori giggles.
Nori: Dim deal! / Candie: Zzz... deal. / Nori: Sweet dreams.

“Two needs can share a room!”

staying close without pushingLater LightNori is upset and does not want to talk, so Evie waits nearby.With Evie Envelope, Nori Nightlight · tap for the script

0-6s Nori's glow is dim. Evie peeks over.
Evie: Do you want to talk about it?
6-16s Nori dims more.
Nori: Not now, please.
16-25s Evie seals her flap and sits a little way off.
Evie: Not now is an answer. I am here if you want. Nori: Thank you.
25-30s Nori's glow slowly brightens. She glows a little smile shape onto Evie.
Evie: Not now is an answer! Nori: Better now.

“Not now is an answer!”

saying what kind of support you wantGrumble FirstLumi's kite string tangles and Nori jumps in with ten fixes, so Lumi says she wants to grumble first.With Lumi Lantern, Nori Nightlight · tap for the script

0-6s Park. Lumi holds a knotted string ball. Nori glows, ready to help.
Lumi Lantern: My kite string tangled! / Nori Nightlight: Here's ten ways to untangle...
6-16s Lumi holds up a mitten. Nori dims a bit, listening.
Lumi Lantern: Thanks, but I just want to grumble first. / Nori Nightlight: Oh! Grumble away.
16-25s Lumi stomps a tiny grumble dance, then calms and asks.
Lumi Lantern: Grumble, grumble! Okay, one tip now. / Nori Nightlight: Loose end first.
25-30s The string slides free. The kite swoops up and Nori glows proudly.
Lumi Lantern: Untangled! / Nori Nightlight: Offer, do not take over!

“Offer, do not take over!”

using a light signal at bedtimeBlink TwiceAt a sleepover, Moxie's shush wakes everyone, and Nori shows a blink signal.With Moxie Megaphone, Nori Nightlight · tap for the script

0-6s Sleepover, sleeping bags in a row. Friends whisper. Moxie shouts shush.
Moxie Megaphone: SHHH! EVERYBODY SLEEP! / Nori Nightlight: Oops. Now everyone's awake.
6-16s Nori dims and brightens to show the idea.
Nori Nightlight: Try a light signal. Blink twice means quiet time.
16-25s Nori blinks twice. The whispers fade.
Moxie Megaphone: Blink, blink, please. / Nori Nightlight: Blink... blink. / Moxie Megaphone: It's working!
25-30s Everyone snoozes. Moxie yawns hugely and dozes off mid-sentence.
Moxie Megaphone: Everyone's snoozing. / Nori Nightlight: Even you. / Moxie Megaphone: A signal can... zzz.