Sparkle Stories Podcast

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 you enjoyed that story, and want to hear the other stories in that collection, try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library of over 1400 stories as much as you like, anytime you like.   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 Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  [email protected] Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the By Thistle By Thimble collection. It's called "Horse at Play."   A young racehorse seems destined for greatness — and boy is she fast! But as soon as she hits the racetrack, her force of motion dwindles. It takes an enlightened trainer, a surprising jockey, and a magic ingredient for this young horse to show her gifts in the ultra-competitive world of horse racing. And that magic ingredient? Play.   The story you’re about to hear is 1 of over 1,400 original stories at Sparkle Stories. You can explore them all now for free. Go to sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to as much as you like, anytime you like. 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 Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  [email protected] Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the Libby & Dish's So Many Loves collection. It's called "What is Valentines?."   Libby and her mother have never been in the habit of celebrating Valentine’s Day, but when Libby’s almost-uncle Theo asks their advice about a special Valentine’s Day surprise for Aunt Cecily, Libby’s curiosity is piqued. Why the paper hearts? Why the chocolate? And what is a “valentines,” anyway? As Libby begins to ask around, she learns a lot from all of her friends — including her best friend, Dish.   The story you’re about to hear is 1 of over 1,400 original stories at Sparkle Stories. You can explore them all now for free. Go to sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to as much as you like, anytime you like.   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 Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  [email protected] Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! collection. It's called "Important to Us All."   When Daddy takes brother and sister downtown and they see a public mural being painted on a back wall of the town hall, they wonder if perhaps they can paint one at their home. "What should we paint?" asks Martin. "Something that is important to the whole family," suggests Daddy. And thus the Saturday project begins.   The story you’re about to hear is 1 of over 1,400 original stories at Sparkle Stories. You can explore them all now for free. Go to sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to as much as you like, anytime you like.    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 Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  [email protected] Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia: More Adventures! collection. It's called "Dreaming the Garden."   One wintery morning, Mr. Brown invites brother and sister to come to the farm for some "quiet work". They wonder - is it pruning? Building a new chicken coop? Making pies? But the quiet work is much more imaginative than they expect - they are going to help the garden dream.   The story you’re about to hear is 1 of over 1,400 original stories at Sparkle Stories. You can explore them all now for free. Go to sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to as much as you like, anytime you like.    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 Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  [email protected] Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "First Day."   The downtown's First Day celebration is here! And everyone is excited. Martin and Sylvia love the snow and ice sculptures, the music and the booths of hot chocolate and muffins. But this year, they can't agree about what sort of snow sculpture they want to make. Their team of family and friends is counting on their help! The group finally decides on Martin's idea, leaving Sylvia feeling on the outs. Who can help Sylvia create the snow sculpture of her imagination?   The story you’re about to hear is 1 of over 1,400 original stories at Sparkle Stories. You can explore them all now for free. Go to sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to as much as you like, anytime you like.   Our holiday gift subscription sale is in full swing now - head over to sparklestories.com/gift-subscription to get 20% off your 1, 3, 6 or 12 month subscription.   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 Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  [email protected] Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the Martin & Sylvia: More Adventures collection. It's called "Discovery & Delight."   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 much 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!   The story you’re about to hear is 1 of over 1,400 original stories at Sparkle Stories. You can explore them all now for free. Go to sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to as much as you like, anytime you like.   Our holiday gift subscription sale is in full swing now - head over to sparklestories.com/gift-subscription to get 20% off your 1, 3, 6 or 12 month subscription.   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 Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  [email protected] Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the At Home with Martin & Sylvia collection. It's called "Holiday Delight."   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.   The story you’re about to hear is 1 of over 1,400 original stories at Sparkle Stories. You can explore them all now for free. Go to sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to as much as you like, anytime you like.    Our holiday gift subscription sale is in full swing now - head over to sparklestories.com/gift-subscription to get 20% off your 1, 3, 6 or 12 month subscription.   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 Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  [email protected] Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the Junkyard Tales: Audio Advent Calendar collection. It's called "December One: Sergeant Calls a Meeting."   One chilly evening in late autumn, Sergeant the steadfast Junkyard Watchdog announces some challenging news: the Junkyard isn’t able to pay its bills for the year, and the Junkyard Warden may have to leave. The other animals are upset — but when they realize that the Warden would take both Sergeant and Winnie with him, they are doubly distressed. What will they do? Luckily a familiar little mouse arrives with some support.   The story you’re about to hear is 1 of over 1,400 original stories at Sparkle Stories. You can explore them all now for free. Go to sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to as much as you like, anytime you like.   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 Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  [email protected] Enjoy!

This week's free story comes from the It's a Martian Holiday! collection. It's called "December 1: The Daily Postcard Extravaganza."   What do Christmas, Hanukkah, and other winter holidays on earth look like through the eyes of a real-life Martian? Johnny Boy Nebraska, podcast host and bonafide Celestial being, shares his experience — and invites us into a December postcard exchange!   The story you’re about to hear is 1 of over 1,400 original stories at Sparkle Stories. You can explore them all now for free. Go to sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to as much as you like, anytime you like.   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 Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions?  Ideas?  Requests? Email us!  [email protected] Enjoy!