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Friday's Kind Words: Always Just Right
We read a lot, and when picking up a new book, it can be a challenge to know if the story is just right for a 4-year-old, a 9-year-old and a new baby. Your stories are always just right. ~ Jennifer
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 22- Beavers
Merryweather Mole wants to return the things she took and become a part of the Junkyard community — but she can’t! The ground is too frozen. The Junkyard animals all try to break through, but it is too hard. Finally some superheroes arrive and together they are able to save the day.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 22: "Caroling"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Caroling," Martin is hesitant about caroling, when he learns that they will be going to a senior living home to sing to the residents. But when they arrive, he is surprised and delighted by what he discovers.
Sparkle Kitchen: Polenta
A warm bowl of polenta—for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—is the coziest thing on a cold day. It's hearty and thick and even it's golden color gently whispers, “I'm warm!”
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 21- Melody Crow
It is a cold morning when the Junkyard animals realize that all the coins, cards, and gifts they had found and created were missing! Melody the Crow arrives just in time to sing a song that helps them all feel sad, disappointed, and angry at what has happened. And it turns out they aren’t the only ones who can hear her song!
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 21: "The Angel"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "The Angel," Sylvia is feeling envious of her friend Sofia because she is going to play the angel in the Christmas play. Luckily the day’s Advent card has a gentle message for her.
Exploring the Dry Gables Series - "On Your Feet"
Hello, Sparkle Grownups! Nice for you to join me as we to get to know Max Denken, Dry Gables’ newspaper man. Our friend, Max can be a little harder to understand, so let’s get right to it!
A Hanukkah Story — Little Hammer, the Nubian Ibex
We are excited to honor and celebrate the "Festival of Lights" with this Hanukkah story.
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 20
The Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Day 20. Merryweather Mole lives underneath the Junkyard, and she finds all the noise and activity above to be very annoying. When she has finally had enough, she seeks revenge and takes something very precious that belongs to the Junkyard animals.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 20: "The Fairies' Advent"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "The Fairies' Advent," it is a quiet, magical sort of morning for Sylvia and she decides to focus her day on the quietest, most magical folk in her life: the fairies!
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 19: "Busy Day"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Busy Day," today is a busy day for Momma and Daddy, and Martin and Sylvia join them downtown. Brother and sister continue to look for the Advent Card but are surprised by who eventually gives it to them.
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 19 - Mr. Flinch
In this story, Mr. Flinch tells the Junkyard animals a story that he heard when he was a little joey — one that his mother told him every Christmas — and it shows the value of dedication and service to those who need it. Download the printable coloring page here!
Storybox Playlist: Stories for the Festival of Lights
This is the season of darkness and light. Darkness due to the short days and long nights — but it is also the season of light because of the gifts we bring each other, the candles we light in our homes and the miraculous promise of the returning sun.
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 18 – Lil Mamma
The Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Day 18. The following morning, Sergeant tells Lil Mamma that she might return to the old maple tree because there was “something waiting for her.” What could it be, wonders the busy rabbit. Snow? A badger? A broken limb? But what she discovers surprises and delights her.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 18: "Silly Chickens"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Silly Chickens", it is a very silly day filled with jokes and funny stories. But nothing is as surprising and silly as what they discover later in the chicken coop!
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 17 – Squirrel Circus
The Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Day 17. The second big storm comes to the Junkyard and this time, it brings with it some unexpected guests: The Squirrel Circus! This thrills the Junkyard animals — that is, everyone except the steadfast watchdog who worries that the loud and enthusiastic squirrels will bring too much attention.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 17: "Good Ol'Dog"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Good Ol'Dog," Brother and sister want to make Christmas gifts for their pets Pickles and Billbill. It is easy to think of a good gift for their kitty, but what do you give a good ol’ dog?
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 16 – Inventor Mouse
The Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Day 16. When Sally announces that the children would like a full train set as well as a game table called “Foolsball,” the little mouse Newberry steps forward with a plan for how to build them both.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 16: "Forest Treasures"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Forest Treasures," Sylvia has a hard time finding acorn caps that she needs for Momma’s gift. Then brother and sister are invited on an Advent Nature Scavenger hunt where they find all sorts of treasures – including acorn caps!
Friday's Kind Words: Thoughtful, Eloquent Stories
Thanks for the positivity and inspiration you bring to families around the world. ~Alaura
