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Sparkle Stories Podcast

Sparkle Stories

Sparkle Stories produces original audio stories for families around the world. Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we"ll be sharing a Free Story from one of our Original Story Series! Find us at: www.sparklestories.com

kids & family stories for kids

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21:34

"Jack Tar's Brave Day" from the By Thistle By...

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2025/08/27

This week's featured story comes from the By Thistle By Thimble: Sample Stories collection. It's called "Jack Tar's Brave Day." Jack Tar is a tall figure in sea lore known for his bravery on the high seas. His bravest day, however, occurred on land when he was a boy: on his second day of school when he admitted what he really did know how to do. . . and what he did not. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go

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22:51

"Ready to Swim" from The Willowbee Tree collection

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2025/08/20

This week's featured story comes from The Willowbee Tree collection. It's called "Ready to Swim." It is back to school time for Piper and Clancy, the two older Willowbee children. Clancy is sad about leaving kindergarten and worried about what first grade will bring. The willow tree seems to understand this and takes the Willowbees to an island in the American south where an alligator, a white ibis and several ghost crabs show them something miraculous: the moment when a little loggerhead turtle

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22:45

"Fairy Fireflies" from the So Many Fairies collection

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2025/08/13

This week's featured story comes from the So Many Fairies collection. It's called "Fairy Fireflies." A boy moves from a city apartment to live with his mother in a small house in the country. He has lived his whole life in the city, and so he misses his friends, his school and his home. He is nervous about the back yard with its overgrown trees, brambly bushes, and a cow pasture beyond. He prefers to stay inside reading comics until one night, a host of fireflies — or are they fairies? — takes him

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16:33

"Part One: Looking Out the Window" from the Libby &...

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2025/08/06

This week's featured story comes from the Libby & Dish: Dish's Inside-Outside Adventure collection. It's called "Part One: Looking Out the Window." Dish enjoys his cozy life in the apartment — his regular meals, his warm spots in the sunshine, his snuggles with Libby. But when Libby and her mom head out on an adventure, Dish begins reminiscing about his days as a young outdoor cat … and begins to make plans to explore the world outside the apartment once more. If you enjoyed that story, there are

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58:56

"Sparkle Car #8: The Magic of Backroads" from the...

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/07/30

This week's featured story comes from the Sparkle Car collection. It's called "Sparkle Car #8: The Magic of Backroads." This episode of Sparkle Car features a story from our "By Thistle By Thimble" story series: "The Glove Box" Gregory and his grandmother both share a deep interest in things from 'times gone by'. He spends long hours sorting through boxes in her attic, bins in her basement, and drawers in her garage; and she loves telling him stories about the curious tools and toys and objects that

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19:51

"Backyard Water Park" from the At Home with Martin &...

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/07/23

This week's featured story comes from the At Home with Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Backyard Water Park." It is hot, and Martin and Sylvia want to cool off. "Can we go to a water park?" asks Martin hopefully. "I don't think we have a water park around here," answers Momma. But Daddy recollects how he and his brother used to make their own water parks in their backyard. This inspires brother and sister to pull out all sorts of materials and structures to create a cool solution to the

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26:41

"Really Explorers" from the At Home with Martin &...

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/07/17

This week's Free story comes from the At Home with Martin & Sylvia Collection. It's called “Really Explorers.” One morning Daddy wakes brother and sister early in the morning to hike Mount Mooseberry. He and Momma give them the added challenge of leading the way up the trail to discover magical secrets the mountain may be saving for them. Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the

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25:10

"Fredland the Moose" from the Junkyard Tales collection

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2025/07/02

This week's featured story comes from the Junkyard Tales collection. It's called "Fredland the Moose." It is summer, and the Junkyard is hot — too hot to stay home. On the steamiest summer mornings, the Junkyard animals take a "holiday" visit to the nearby lake with its hills of blueberry bushes. One such morning, something unfortunate happens: Ben Thompson gets lost in the woods. It takes the kindness of a friendly and rather large forest animal to help the town cat find his way back to his

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19:45

"Babbit the Rabbit" from the Martin & Sylvia collection

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/06/25

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Babbit the Rabbit." Babbit is Sylvia's very special stuffed rabbit. She talks to Babbit, she eats with Babbit, and she sleeps with Babbit. When she plays hide and seek with Babbit, Martin objects: Stuffed animals can't play games! But Momma and Daddy know better. With a little whispering in Martin's ear, Momma helps him see a whole new world of magic in his very own familiar back yard. If you enjoyed that story,

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22:12

"The Cruds" from the Martin & Sylvia collection

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2025/06/18

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22:48

"Episode One: What’s Right in Front of Us" from the...

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2025/06/11

This week's featured story comes from the Windward Ho! The Pirate's Code (Book Four) collection. It's called "Episode One: What’s Right in Front of Us." As Val, boatswain of the Windward crew, reacclimatizes herself to regular life in her normal home, she begins to observe a few mysterious happenings. Who is leaving top-of-the-line tools on her desk? What is that strange smell she keeps noticing? And is any of this related to her life as a pirate? If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and

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22:42

"The Pirate Queen" from the Junkyard Tales: All...

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/06/04

This week's featured story comes from the Junkyard Tales: All Together Now collection. It's called "The Pirate Queen." Georgia Bean, the kindly rat, is looking for something for the mice to do. The other animals suggest putting on a play and all offer to help in the production. They agree on a pirate theme, but everyone is surprised when one of the mice takes her part very very seriously. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle

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21:25

"A Dip in the Pond" from the Junkyard Tales Collection

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/05/21

This week's featured story comes from the Junkyard Tales collection. It's called "A Dip in the Pond." Cats don't swim. This is what Ben Thompson, clever cat, says to his junkyard friends when they propose a dip in the junkyard pond. But then Mr. Flinch, the old possum, accidentally falls into the pond, and Ben quickly realizes he might be wrong. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to

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32:17

"Chapter One: Where is Everyone?" from The Celestial...

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/05/14

This week's featured story comes from The Celestial Club: After School with Aliens and Friends collection. It's called "Chapter One: Where is Everyone?" Zooks! It’s time for an after-school club! Life in Greenhorn can be tricky, what with all of the expected (and unexpected) residents from around the universe. Willie Grey invites the listeners to an after-school club as a way for celestials and friends to get to know each other. Renowned local podcaster Johnny Boy Nebraska chimes in to keep everyone

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"Chapter One: The Anomaly in Greenhorn" from the Life...

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/05/07

This week's featured story comes from the Life as a Martian collection. It's called "Chapter One: The Anomaly in Greenhorn." When the Nebraska family lands in Greenhorn, there’s a lot they don’t know — including the fact that they are Martians sent to Earth as undercover researchers. As they become accustomed to their new town, they study the local culture and even shuttle their youngest son to a podcast camp where he hosts a new show ... and reveals their true identity. If you enjoyed that story,

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17:36

"Part One: The Welcome Wall" from the How to Be...

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/04/30

This week's featured story comes from the How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)collection. It's called "Part One: The Welcome Wall." In which we are introduced to Dante and his single mother and learn that on the morning of his twelfth birthday, he experiences something incredible: he is struck by lightning. He is fine, but it begins a series of events that leads him to the neighborhood welcome wall where he receives a message that changes everything. If you enjoyed that story, there are

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23:16

"Catching Crayfish" from the Martin & Sylvia collection

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/04/23

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Catching Crayfish." Martin and Sylvia gauge the seasons less by the calendar, and more by the natural world. The sure sign that summer has begun is that the crayfish appear in the brook along the back of the yard. The two enjoy a summer day figuring out how to catch these wonderful, watery creatures! If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now -

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19:40

"Springtime Fun and Foolery" from the Martin & Sylvia...

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/04/16

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Springtime Fun and Foolery." It's the first week of spring and the house is abuzz with fun and foolery. Martin makes a treasure hunt for his sister that has a suspicious treat at the end. Sylvia and Daddy dress up like each other and fool Martin. But at the end of the day, Momma surprises everyone at dinnertime! If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle

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"The Birthday Book" from the Martin & Sylvia collection

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/04/10

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "The Birthday Book." Martin ponders what to get Sylvia for her birthday. He knows that what she likes more than anything is playing games with her friends and her family. After considering many options he envisions the perfect gift. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top

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21:42

"The Woodpecker Tree" from the Martin & Sylvia...

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2025/04/02

This week's featured story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "The Woodpecker Tree." The woodpecker tree needs to be cut down. It is big and old and filled with woodpecker holes. From Karl the playful woodsman, Martin and Sylvia learn a lot about trees, cutting firewood, and a secret way to stay safe from black flies! If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com

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