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Oct 2020
7m 13s

Nina gets by with a little Help from her...

BIG LIFE JOURNAL
About this episode

In this episode, Nina, a Big Life Kid from San Diego in the United States

tells us about the online book club she started for new and old friends,

while Zara and Leo seek help in their quest to save a VERY old friend!


In this episode, children will:

  • Discover the power of asking for help
  • Be inspired by listener Nina


Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast


Produced by Big Life Journal


Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Laura Hernandez.




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