Storybox Playlist: Thanksgiving Travel Part 2
What child wouldn’t want to jump into the car if they knew a junkyard turkey, fairies from the magical world of Hillwyn, and Billbill the dog would be joining them on their journey? And these are just some of the many heroes your little ones will meet when listening to our Thanksgiving Travel Playlist Part 2! If you want a car ride with a little less “Are we there yet?” and a little more, dare we say, silence, download these enchanting adventures before you head out on your own journey to visit friends and family for Turkey Day.
This collection is perfect for 3-6-year-olds and includes Sparkle listeners’ favorites, like Martin & Sylvia, the Junkyard crew, Mrs. Castlechanter, and more! With just over five hours of listening time, these stories are sure to keep your kids entertained for much of your road trip—if you’re heading on a really long journey, just hit play again. Happy Thanksgiving!
Listening Time: 5 hours and 2 minutes
Home-Grown Thanksgiving
This year, Martin or Sylvia’s parents have decided to host the event at home. Everything they eat will come from their own garden…
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The Fairy Feast
When there’s a sudden change in the backyard of twin brothers Russell and Randolph, the stonewall gnomes, brook nymphs, and oak tree elves…
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Sharing a Meal
The Willowbee children learn a lesson in sharing from some animals in Tasmania who happily share their food sources.
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Part One: “An Invitation to Hillwyn”
When Mrs. Castlechanter learns that neither Oscar nor Aliyah will be able to spend Thanksgiving with their extended families, her heart goes out…
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Part Two: “My Fairy Doorway”
Back at their own homes, Oscar and Aliyah’s magical friends have begun construction on specialized gates, allowing these unique humans a path to…
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Part Three: “The Magic of Family”
As Oscar and Aliyah wake on Thanksgiving morning, they travel through their just-finished gates and meet up in the mystical land of Hillwyn.
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The Forgetful Turkey
Sergeant and Ben Thompson hear a strange sound one morning. There’s a lost turkey in the Junkyard!
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The Chimney Sweep’s Lucky Star
Percival the chimney sweep receives an unexpected gift that changes his perspective on his community, and his life’s purpose… the gift of gratitude.
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The Pie Festival
It’s the Pie Festival! What kind of pie should Ben make? And will the mystery judge like it?
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Holiday Delight
The holiday season has been filled with baking, crafting, decorating and celebrating but suddenly Martin & Sylvia have a day with no plans…
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Dog Show
Martin & Sylvia learn about all kinds of dogs at the dog show.
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Sparkle Car #6: Expeditions and Discoveries
Includes: an original Junkyard Tales story, plus a nature tale and a folktale from Yugoslavia.
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Suzanne Loring
Creative ContributorA New England girl at heart, Suzanne hails from the Green Mountains of Vermont where she rides boards and bikes, climbs rocks, and runs trails with her two boys, husband, and pup, Jango. She can usually be found reading a book or writing (and rewriting) her first novel.
