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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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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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19:37

"Mrs. Castlechanter" from the Mrs. Castlechanter's...

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2024/04/10

This week's free story comes from the Mrs. Castlechanter's Magic Cabinet collection. It's called "Mrs. Castlechanter" Everyone has heard the curious tales about Mrs. Castlechanter, the beloved art teacher at Hillfort Elementary. How old is she anyway? And what was the story about the drawing that winked at a student? As it turns out, Mrs. Castlechanter’s history proves to hold some interesting stories ... as does her special art cabinet. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds

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18:41

"Spring Seeing" from the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays...

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2024/04/03

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays collection. It's called "Spring Seeing" Brother and sister take themselves on a Spring Seeing walk where they hunt for signs of spring. As they wander through the forest, they talk about the fairy life. Sylvia wonders if maybe this time she can see a fairy with her own eyes. 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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26:56

"Part One: The Other Side of the World" from the...

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2024/03/27

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia's Whole World Easter collection. It's called "Part One: The Other Side of the World" Martin and Sylvia begin a penpal relationship with Ruby and Angus who live south of Sydney, Australia. They learn a great deal, especially that the seasons in Australia are the opposite of their own. 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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18:45

"Spring Cleaning" from the Martin & Sylvia collection

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2024/03/20

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Spring Cleaning." It's Spring Cleaning Day in Martin and Sylvia's house! But Martin and Sylvia would much rather get in the way than help. A little springtime fun with Sasha and Jonathan turns the tide and provides a little inspiration to join the effort. 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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20:26

"On Clouds and Hard Places" from the Libby & Dish...

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2024/03/13

This week's free story comes from the Libby & Dish collection. It's called "On Clouds and Hard Places." Libby immediately falls in love when she meets Juan Paco’s pet cobayo, Vellosa. She is on a cloud. And then, moments later, a neighbor enters and she is suddenly off the cloud and surrounded by hardness. Lucky for her, Juan Paco and his father can understand this - and they welcome her and her mother into their very soft, very welcoming home. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and

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16:03

"Part One: Aunt Cecily’s Sister Time" from the Libby...

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2024/03/06

This week's free story comes from the Libby & Dish: The Feel Guide collection. It's called "Part One: Aunt Cecily’s Sister Time." As Libby’s mom packs to leave, Dish helps Libby sort through all of the emotions she’s feeling: sad to say goodbye to her mom, and a bit worried — but also excited — about her grandmother’s visit. When her beloved aunt arrives, Libby can see she’s not the only one feeling big things! She starts to dream of a “Feel Guide” to help everyone navigate so much sensation. If

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24:17

"Connecticut: My Daughter Can" from the FIFTY: The...

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2024/02/28

This week's free story comes from the FIFTY: The Stars, the States, and the Stories collection. It's called "Connecticut: My Daughter Can." In 1777, two years after Paul Revere made his historic evening ride to Concord, Massachusetts, 16-year-old Sybil Ludington had a similar experience — though hers was twice as long, took all night, and was during a terrible storm. Her ride was to alert patriot farmers to gather at her father’s home where they would set off the following morning to defend

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27:13

"Liza Jane and the Birch Tree" from the Stories of...

Sparkle Stories Podcast ·

2024/02/21

This week's free story comes from the Stories of Resilience collection. It's called "Liza Jane and the Birch Tree." In the So Many Fairies story, "Liza Jane and the Birch Tree" a young girl is suddenly uprooted, and comes to live in a new town with her kindly second cousin. With the help of a birch tree fairy named Watchful, she develops her own inner strength, so that she might claim happiness in the new situation. If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came

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16:48

"Halldora the Humpback Whale" from the Sparkle...

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2024/02/14

This week's free story comes from the Sparkle Sleepytime collection. It's called "Halldora the Humpback Whale." Halldora the whale calf has heard many stories about people and their boats — and she would like to see one for herself. When the opportunity finally arrives, she is excited and a little nervous. She and her mother jump at the perfect time to see a boat filled with happy people, and there is one person in particular that catches Halldora's attention: a little girl with a special sparkle

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