Sparkle Stories — Original audio stories for children

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Let's Get Grateful!
Gratitude Stories

"Gratitude" is a Collection of three stories centered on the theme of gratitude. Each explores the practice and experience of gratitude from a different angle.

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Your Monthly Guide to Sparkle Adventures
This Month's Story Calendar

Story Extras

November 2025 Story Calendar

Warm soup, a cheery candle, a thick scarf — we’re entering into the cozy delights of November, the season of lanterns and lights! As Thanksgiving and Advent’s beginning draw closer, download our November 2025 Story Calendar to join in our autumn celebrations. We’re thankful for you!

A Thanksgiving Playlist
Stories of Gratitude

Strong, Warm, and Grateful

Clancy learns to be thankful after meeting some cows in Siberia who live in very harsh conditions but who are grateful nonetheless.

27 min

Part One: Two Magic Words

In part one of three, Martin & Sylvia use the long drive to Grandma's house to bring gratitude into every part of the trip.

24 min

A Gift in the Thin Times

Clancy is inspired to be a less picky eater after visiting with some animals who appreciate every bit of food during scarce times.

18 min

The Secret of Schuyler Springs

When the springs unexpectedly dry up in the famous Schuyler Springs, a special person must rely on the clues left by three young girls to save the Springs.

34 min

Graces

Littley Ty is reminded to be reverent during the the dinnertime grace after a willow tree trip to Scotland where they always say thanks.

24 min

A Frosty Walk

A beautiful frosty morning inspires Martin & Sylvia to thank the frost fairies with a gift of their own.

20 min

The Paddle Wheel

Pooshla the water fairy provided a flow of water to turn the town's paddle wheel and run their flour mill. Until the people of the town took her for granted...

24 min

Let's Make Things
Thanksgiving Time Projects

Storybox Playlist

Storybox Playlist: Thanksgiving Travels

This year's Sparkle Stories Thanksgiving Travel Playlist is perfect for 3-6-year-olds and guaranteed to keep them entertained for both those long car rides and short trips.

Sparkle Crafts

DIY Family Thanksgiving Book

Our Thanksgiving Book provides a quick, easy-to-keep-up glimpse of our blessings from year to year. If you want to start your own Thanksgiving Book tradition, here's how.

Sparkle Crafts

Sparkle Crafts: Gratitude Leaves

These Gratitude Leaves are a fun and easy way to practice the simple act of writing down on paper the things our whole family are grateful for.

For the Grown-Ups

A Tastier Thanksgiving: Serve Up Your Family Stories

. Who did you celebrate Thanksgiving with in the past? What were your favorite dishes? These stories are pure gold and are guaranteed to create the kind of holidays your children will cherish and look forward to year after year.