Wed, 4 December 2013
This year, Martin is invited to attend the local production of “The Nutcracker” with Momma. It’s an exciting first! But as it’s a long performance, it’s decided that five-year-old Sylvia is too young to join. And oh is she disappointed! Martin makes it up to his sister by promising to bring the Nutcracker right back to their own living room — and he does, in a full family performance!
Direct download: Sparkle_Podcast_23-Martin_Sylvia-Nutcracker.mp3
Category:Kids & Family -- posted at: 8:30 AM |
Wed, 27 November 2013
It's the end of autumn, and Sylvia can't wait to go to the annual "Longest Night" Bonfire -- it's a magical celebration that the whole family enjoys. On the day of the gathering, she must muster as must patience as possible. To keep herself busy, she bundles herself up and takes herself on a walk through her yard to check on her various fairy houses. And oh what quiet fairy magic awaits her there!
Direct download: Sparkle_Podcast_22-Martin_Sylvia-Discovery.mp3
Category:Kids & Family -- posted at: 1:00 PM |
Wed, 20 November 2013
For as long as either Martin or Sylvia can remember, they have gone to their Grandparent’s home to celebrate Thanksgiving. But this year, their parents have decided to host the event at home. And not only is the traditional location changing, but Momma and Daddy have proposed to cook a Thanksgiving meal with only local ingredients – which means that everything they eat will come from their own garden or from farms nearby! Martin and Sylvia wonder: what in the world will they eat?
Direct download: Sparkle_Podcast_21-Thanksgiving_Home_Grown_copy.mp3
Category:Kids & Family -- posted at: 1:00 PM |
Wed, 13 November 2013
It is time for the annual Junkyard Feast. In this autumn celebration, the Junkyard animals cook special dishes in gratitude for all they have given each other throughout the year. All of the Junkyard animals enjoy this feast, but one: Sergeant. He is always away for this special event, celebrating “Thanksgiving” with the Junkyard Warden and his family. When Ben, clever cat, learns this, he insists they do something special for the steadfast watchdog who keeps the Junkyard safe - all year long. Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we'll be sharing a Free Story from one of our Original Story Series!
Direct download: Sparkle_Podcast_20-Junkyard_Thanksgiving.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00 PM |
Wed, 6 November 2013
Between all the decorating, baking, crafting and celebrating, this year's holiday season has been a very busy one for Martin and Sylvia. When they are suddenly faced with a day with no plans, however, brother and sister don't know what to do with themselves. "Look for the delight," suggests Momma, and as soon as they do, the magic begins.
Direct download: Sparkle_Podcast_19-Martin_Sylvia-Delight.mp3
Category:Kids & Family -- posted at: 11:00 AM |
Wed, 30 October 2013
In a sweet little town, there is a very particular three-story house that is the center of the town's annual Halloween celebration. Each year, the mysterious couple that lives there transforms their wrap-around porch into something new and fantastical, and wows the entire town. The neighbors talk about it all year long! This year, however, it is an 8 year old girl named Margaret that does something at once surprising and gracious - which changes the town's Halloween tradition forever.
Direct download: Sparkle_Podcast_18-Thistle_Thimble-Halloween_Wonder.mp3
Category:Kids & Family -- posted at: 1:27 PM |
Wed, 23 October 2013
Fairies, much like people, need to get to know each other – so they can work together to meet the every-day challenges of the natural world, such as storms, temperature changes and changes brought by people. And how do they become acquainted? Through feasting! So when there’s a sudden change in the backyard of twin brothers Russell and Randolph – the stonewall gnomes, brook nymphs and oak tree elves must assemble a “feast” – a special and very potent fairy gathering.
Direct download: Sparkle_Podcast_17-So_Many_Fairies-Fairy_Feast.mp3
Category:Kids & Family -- posted at: 12:00 PM |
Wed, 16 October 2013
Have you ever wondered how the first Jack-O-Lantern was created? Here is a tale of baker’s son named Garrith, who — with the help of a magic seed and an enterprising fire sprite named Jack — transformed a simple orange squash into a sparkling, magical lantern that charmed an entire town. It's a delightful tale about a seed, and the magic that grew from it.
Direct download: Sparkle_Podcast_16-So_Many_Fairies-Jack_O_Lantern.mp3
Category:Kids & Family -- posted at: 12:00 PM |
Wed, 9 October 2013
Direct download: Sparkle_Podcast_15-Sleepytime-Luke_Eagle.mp3
Category:Kids & Family -- posted at: 3:03 PM |
Tue, 1 October 2013
There’s a Halloween mystery afoot in the Junkyard. Spectacular jack-o-lanterns are appearing at each animal’s door. But who is creating them? And how?
Direct download: Sparkle_Podcast_14-Junkyard_Tales-Halloween_Magic.mp3
Category:Kids & Family -- posted at: 1:18 AM |
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