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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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18:26

"Episode One: Periwinkle's Parrot" from the Windward...

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2024/08/28

This week's free story comes from the Windward Ho! Fore & Aft (Book One) collection. It's called "Episode One: Periwinkle's Parrot." In this first episode of Windward Ho! book one, Periwinkle "Wink" Mackenzie excitedly waits to purchase the next book in her favorite series, The Windward Chronicles, early on the morning of its release. She never suspects that receiving the new book will be only the beginning of an unforeseen adventure. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more

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19:58

"Libby & Dish: What Is School Time?" from the Back to...

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2024/08/21

This week's free story comes from the Back to School Stories collection. It's called "Libby & Dish: What Is School Time?." When Libby starts showing some back-to-school energy, Dish knows just how to stoke the fires! Libby has settled into summer and the easy rhythms of life at her grandparents’ house. Dish, however, feels ready to get back to their predictable city ways. When the clever cat notices telltale signs that Libby is itching to learn some new skills, he invites her to imagine a glorious

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27:35

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

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2024/08/14

This week's free 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, there

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30:56

"Introduction Part One: The Lion's Eye." from The...

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2024/08/07

This week's free story comes from The Willowbee Tree collection. It's called "Introduction Part One: The Lion's Eye." In the backyard of an ordinary house on an ordinary street in an ordinary town, there was once a most extraordinary tree. It was an enormous willow tree and in the middle of its trunk there was a hole. And if you found yourself near that willow tree with a certain wonder stirring in your heart, you might notice a colorful sparkle coming from that hole. And what was that sparkle? An

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23:44

"Let's Get to Work" from the Junkyard Tales: All...

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2024/07/31

This week's free story comes from the Junkyard Tales: All Together Now Collection. It's called "Let's Get to Work" It is hot in the Junkyard, and the little pond in the back just won't cut it for keeping the Junkyard friends cool. But Ben, Spiro and Sally have an idea: they can make rain! It takes a little ingenuity and a lot of hard work, but in the end, they give a cool gift to all of the Junkyard animals. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a

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28:54

"Camp Over The Hills And Far Away" from the By...

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2024/07/24

This week's free story comes from the By Thistle By Thimble Collection. It's called "Camp Over The Hills And Far Away." Frances has a particular camp that she wishes to attend — the only problem is that everyone tells her that it doesn't exist. But one morning at the library, she finds a flier on the floor; it is for a camp named "Over the Hills and Far Away". She soon learns that it is not only the perfect camp, but a place that sees her for who she truly is. If you enjoyed that story, there

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26:01

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

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2024/07/17

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. 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

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16:38

"Spy Team" from the Martin & Sylvia Collection

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2024/07/10

This week's Free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia Collection. It's called "Spy Team." Listen here! Martin's friend Julian is coming over and Sylvia knows that he loves to play spies. Sylvia likes spies too but she really wants to be on Martin and Julian's team - not by herself. When Julian suggests they all be together, Martin wonders who they will spy on. Their solution makes for an exciting afternoon. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a

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21:07

"Introduction Part Two: Adventure Checklist" from the...

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2024/07/03

This week's Free story comes from the Libby & Dish Collection. It's called "Introduction Part Two: Adventure Checklist." Libby and Dish prepare for Libby’s outing to the city with their Adventure Checklist. All four items — including a Mask of On-and-Off Invisibility and a Shelter Cloak of Safekeeping — serve to provide Libby with everything she needs for the trip. Ready for a little detective work, she ventures out and finds the first clue in the elevator, thanks to Mr. Bhachu, her neighbor. If you

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30:22

"A Trip to Boredomville" from the Stories for Boredom...

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2024/06/26

This week's free story comes from the Stories for Boredom collection. It's called "A Trip to Boredomville" In this Sparkle Car story, "A Trip to Boredomville," Javon goes to visit his Pappi at a cabin in the woods for a month. He is convinced the month will be the most boring time of his life — that is, until his Grandfather introduces him to Boredomville, and the whole world transforms into one of wonder and exciting possibilities. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more

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20:00

"Now That's a Camp!" from the Junkyard Tales: All...

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2024/06/19

This week's free story comes from the Junkyard Tales: All Together Now collection. It's called "Now That's a Camp!" Ben wants to create a summer camp for the mice, but he isn't sure how to do it. Sally gives him advice and encourages him to enroll the other Junkyard animals — but Ben knows they are all very busy. When he suggests they all offer to teach something they truly love, the camp quickly comes together. And what a unique camp it is! If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds

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01:04:36

"Our First Trip Together" from the Sparkle Car...

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2024/06/12

This week's Free story comes from the Sparkle Car Collection. It's called "Our First Trip Together." Listen Now! Included in this episode is an original Martin and Sylvia story called “A Visit from Uncle Phil”: In this story, Daddy’s adventuring friend Phil comes to visit for the weekend. And a visit from “Uncle Phil” means a whole lot of fun. Brother and sister have great ideas about what they’d each like to do, but they can’t seem to agree. When Uncle Phil arrives, he challenges them to find

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23:03

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

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2024/06/05

This week's Free story comes from the Junkyard Tales: All Together Now Collection. It's called "The Pirate Queen." Listen now! 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. Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series

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22:19

"Catching Crayfish" from the Martin & Sylvia collection

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2024/05/29

This week's Free 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! Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many

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22:15

"Part One: The Spunderful Shop" from the Martin &...

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2024/05/22

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection, Martin & Sylvia's Knitting From the Beginning. It's called "Part One: The Spunderful Shop." Part One: "The Spunderful Shop" "The Spunderful Shop" is the name of shop brother and sister discover during the annual Art Walk. Walking into the Spunderful Shop is like walking into a fairy land of bright sparkling colors and delightful little creatures -- all made of knitted and felted wool. When they find out that Miss Melinda, the

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24:01

"The Rat Catcher's Son" from the By Thistle By...

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2024/05/15

This week's free story comes from the By Thistle By Thimble collection. It's called "The Rat Catcher's Son." The role of rat-catcher may not be respected in the old stone city where Bern is employed, but he is very good at what he does. The son learns from his father that the skills of patience, confidence and perseverance are important not only for rat-catching, but for accomplishing any goal in life. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a

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17:17

"Mother's Day" from the Martin & Sylvia collection

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2024/05/08

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Mother's Day." Momma doesn't know what she wants to do for Mother's Day. So Daddy, Martin and Sylvia come up with all sorts of ideas. Together they create a small book of options. When Momma pages through, she is delighted and amazed to discover what her perfect mother's day could include! If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free

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25:12

"Kings and Queens of the Forest" from the Martin &...

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2024/05/01

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia's Nature School collection. It's called "Kings and Queens of the Forest." When Martin leaves for Wilderness School, he can't help but feel envious for Sylvia's project with Daddy: preparing for May Day by building a huge bonfire and cooking Beltane Bannock Bread. This has his attention all morning until Eva gives his group an inspiring May Day question: What kind of King or Queen of the Forest do you want to be? His answer helps Martin

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23:58

"Trash Fairies" from the At Home with Martin & Sylvia...

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2024/04/24

This week's free story comes from the At Home with Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Trash Fairies" One dark and stormy night, Martin decides to cut his weekly chores a little short and leave the trash bag by the garage instead of fetching the plastic garbage bin. In the morning, he discovers that something has gotten into the bag and has spread trash all about. "Was it a bear?" wonders Sylvia. "Too big", says Daddy. "A mouse?" wonders Sylvia. "Too small", answers Daddy. "I know", she says,

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20:54

"Three Little Fairy Houses" from the Martin & Sylvia:...

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2024/04/17

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays collection. It's called "Three Little Fairy Houses" There is a big storm coming, and Sylvia is worried about the fairy houses by the brook. Since they just read the "Three Little Pigs" story, she wonders what natural materials would be best for certain kinds of fairies. She and Martin get to work creating all about the yard and are delighted to discover which houses endure the "huffing and puffing" of the storm. If you enjoyed that

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