Storybox Playlist: Stories to Inspire Joy

Joy. It doesn’t need a big production to make itself known. In fact, it’s usually small moments intertwined within everyday life that make it shine the brightest. The sparkle atop newly fallen snow, an unexpected hug from your child, the first bite of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie, or any of the other millions of things that ignite a small spark of happiness in your belly and immerse you fully in the present moment. The trick is to pay attention. When you take the time to focus on the world around you no matter where you are, you’re bound to find joy popping up in fresh ways.

Stories to Inspire Joy is all about reveling in the joys of everyday life. Listen in as a cast of Sparkle characters experience joy in different ways — working together with friends and family, doing things they love, and having new adventures.

Listening Time: 1 hour and 46 minutes

4+
Martin & Sylvia

Fairy Snow Fort

When Sylvia wakes with a plan to build a Fairy Snow Fort, the whole family pitches in and experiences the joy of working…

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15 MINUTES
6+
By Thistle By Thimble

The Goldsmith Who Knew How to Fish

When a hardworking goldsmith finally takes the time to partake in his favorite hobby — fishing — he realizes why taking time to…

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25 MINUTES
Fall
3+
At Home with Martin & Sylvia

Many Hands

Brother and Sister learn that working together is not only important, but fun!

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22 MINUTES
4+
The Storying Project, Ages 3-5

The Storying Project: Center of the Star

The life of a starfish overflows with excitement, curiosity, and the joy of new experiences. Star’s bubbling sensation always foretells something wonderful is…

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21 MINUTES
3+
Sparkle Sleepytime

Happy the Honey Bee

Happy the honey bee’s disappointment over moving to a new hive, turns to excitement after meeting some other bees who will be going…

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13 MINUTES
3+
Sleepytime: Sample Stories

JT the Bat

JT the baby bat gets to join his parents on a new adventure…

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13 MINUTES

About the authors

  • Suzanne Loring

    Suzanne Loring

    Creative Contributor

    A 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.