Snorri and the Norn

Laika, the acclaimed animation studio known for its handcrafted stop-motion films, is set to release a new movie titled "Wildwood," based on the novel by Colin Malloy. The film follows a brave girl named Prue McKeel on her quest to rescue her baby brother from a magical forest filled with enchanting creatures and challenges. Laika's commitment to artistry and storytelling continues to captivate audiences, making this upcoming release highly anticipated.

In a storytelling session, author Adam Gidwitz introduces children to the darker, original versions of fairy tales, contrasting them with the sanitized versions often told to kids. He shares a new tale inspired by Norse mythology, featuring a character named Snorri, who embarks on a journey to discover why trees in his village are mysteriously wrapped in sweaters. Along the way, he encounters a frost giant and Odin, the Allfather, both of whom have their own questions for the Norn, the mythical beings responsible for weaving fate.

Through Snorri's adventure, the story explores themes of bravery, the beauty of life’s challenges, and the importance of understanding one's own luck and misfortune. The Norn reveal that discomfort and pain contribute to personal growth and the richness of life, leaving Snorri with a newfound perspective on his own experiences.

In this story inspired by Norse mythology, we follows Snorri, a very unlucky boy who goes on a journey to learn why strange sweaters appear on trees. Snorri ends up meeting a frost giant, Odin, and the Norn who knit them and along the way, he learns that even hard and sad things can help make us brave.

This episode is rated Grim.