Storybox Playlist: Stories of Shadows

The brighter the light, the more distinct the shadow — this is a fact of physics and a good metaphor for seeing our faults and shortcomings as part of the package. When we forgive the entirety of who we are, it becomes easier for us to do the same with our community, country and the world. Here are some stories to help!

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Martin & Sylvia's Nature School

The Bud’s Story

Martin’s disappointment about being late for Nature School turns into excitement about the year ahead after learning about a tree bud’s life cycle.

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24 MINUTES
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Martin & Sylvia: More Adventures!

Burger Night and the No No Bug

Martin and Sylvia’s family is excited about a new offering by a local farm: Burger Night! Except Sylvia – she’s not excited at…

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19 MINUTES
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At Home with Martin & Sylvia

Night Magic

Martin braves his fear of the dark to enjoy the magic of the night.

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19 MINUTES
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Junkyard Tales: All Together Now

The Junkyard Way

A bluejay stranger keeps taking the little Junkyard treasures the mice have found.

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25 MINUTES
Spring
Free Story
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Free Story
Helping and Healing Handy Toolbelt of Stories

Tadodaho and the Great White Pine: A Story About True Leadership

This is the story of how the Iroquois Nation came to be and how peace, compassion, and unity is stronger than fear, violence,…

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13 MINUTES

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About the authors

  • David Sewell McCann

    David Sewell McCann

    Story Spinner

    David Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.