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Rolo Ribbon
Broad magenta satin ribbon curled into an open spiral, expressive face on central loop, gold mitten hands.
TeachesTaking turns
EpisodeOne Hoop, Two Turns
PersonalityA playful inventor learning that wanting a toy does not erase someone else’s turn.
Catchphrase“Your turn gets a turn!”
The script.
Rolo invents a turn marker for the only rolling hoop.
0–6s
Rolo: One hoop. Two hoop enthusiasts. My ribbon is getting all twisty about this.
Rolo and a hand puppet both reach toward one rolling hoop, then stop.
6–14sRolo: You roll it to the cushion, then I get a turn. Does that work for you?
Rolo offers the helper a star-shaped cardboard turn token.
14–24sRolo: While I wait, I am driving this very imaginary bus. Next stop: my turn. Please mind the giggles.
The helper rolls the hoop; Rolo holds the star token like an imaginary steering wheel.
24–31sRolo: Your turn gets a turn!
Rolo receives the hoop and beams.
More episodes.
5 new episodes starring Rolo Ribbon. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.
choosing turns fairlyWho Slides FirstRolo and Raffi both reach the slide at once, so they pick a fair way to choose who goes first.With Rolo Ribbon, Raffi Rake, Bopbin · tap for the script
- 0-6s Slide ladder. Rolo and Raffi arrive at exactly the same time.
Rolo Ribbon: Me first! / Raffi Rake: No, me first! - 6-16s They stop. Raffi holds up a fist.
Raffi Rake: Rock, paper, scissors? / Rolo Ribbon: Fair! One, two, three, go! - 16-25s Raffi wins. Rolo takes a breath and steps aside. Bopbin bounces into line behind him.
Rolo Ribbon: You go. I am next. / Bopbin: And I am after you! - 25-30s Raffi slides down. Rolo spins down after him and lands curled around Raffi's handle like a bow. Bopbin boings down last.
Raffi Rake: A present! / Bopbin: My turn! / Rolo Ribbon: Your turn gets a turn!
“Your turn gets a turn!”
trading the leader roleParade LeaderRolo leads the parade and then hands the front spot to Stella.With Rolo Ribbon, Stella Stamp · tap for the script
- 0-6s Hallway parade. Rolo twirls at the front. Stella marches at the back.
Rolo Ribbon: Follow the ribbon, everybody! This way! - 6-16s Halfway down, Rolo looks back at Stella.
Rolo Ribbon: Stella, do you want to lead now? / Stella Stamp: Yes, please! Thank you! - 16-25s They swap. Stella leads, stamping stars on the floor with every step.
Stella Stamp: Follow the stars! Hop, hop, hop! - 25-30s Everyone hops star to star. Rolo trails at the end, waving like a tail.
Rolo Ribbon: Look, I am the tail! Your turn gets a turn!
“Your turn gets a turn!”
taking turns talkingThe Crab and the PianoRolo keeps jumping into Shelby's story, so he waits for his turn to talk.With Rolo Ribbon, Shelby Scallop · tap for the script
- 0-6s Story rug. Shelby speaks slowly.
Shelby Scallop: Then the crab found a... - 6-16s Rolo bounces in.
Rolo Ribbon: A sandwich! No, a hat! / Shelby Scallop: Let me finish, please. - 16-25s Rolo zips his mouth with his gold mittens and nods.
Shelby Scallop: The crab found a tiny piano. - 25-30s Shelby finishes. Rolo unzips and grins.
Rolo Ribbon: My turn? Then the crab played a crab song! / Shelby Scallop: Your turn gets a turn!
“Your turn gets a turn!”
waiting your turn in a gameSpinner PatienceRolo really wants to spin again, but it is Bongo's turn, so Rolo waits.With Rolo Ribbon, Bongo Bean · tap for the script
- 0-6s Board game. Rolo spins and moves two. He reaches for the spinner again.
Rolo Ribbon: Again! Again! I want to spin again! - 6-16s Bongo gently holds up a hand.
Bongo Bean: My turn now, Rolo. / Rolo Ribbon: Oops. Right. Your turn, Bongo. - 16-25s Bongo spins. It whirls and whirls and whirls.
Bongo Bean: Still spinning! Whoa! / Rolo Ribbon: So long! So dizzy! - 25-30s The spinner stops on "Everybody dance." Rolo and Bongo dance together.
Bongo Bean: Good game so far, pal! / Rolo Ribbon: Your turn gets a turn!
“Your turn gets a turn!”
offering a turn to a quiet friendHold the StringRolo is flying Kiki and notices Kiki has not had a turn holding the string.With Rolo Ribbon, Kiki Kite · tap for the script
- 0-6s Windy hill. Rolo holds the string while Kiki flies high.
Rolo Ribbon: Whee! Look at you go, Kiki! - 6-16s Kiki floats down a little.
Kiki Kite: I would like a turn holding. / Rolo Ribbon: Oh! Yes, your turn. - 16-25s Rolo ties himself to the string as a tail. Kiki holds the end.
Kiki Kite: Now you fly, Rolo! / Rolo Ribbon: Up, up, up I go! - 25-30s Rolo flutters high, curling into loops that spell a wobbly smile in the sky.
Kiki Kite: A sky smile! / Rolo Ribbon: Your turn gets a turn!
“Your turn gets a turn!”
First 20 crew.
The other characters from the first new wave. Swipe to meet them.
