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Stories for Back-to-School!

 

Stories for worries. Stories about making new friends. Stories about the first day. We’ve got you covered!

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Our Best Back-to-School Stories

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Back to School Stories

Libby & Dish: What Is School Time?

It’s almost the end of summer. When Libby starts showing some back-to-school energy, Dish knows just how to stoke the fires! He invites…

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19 MINUTES
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Back to School Stories

Zebra Stripes

Clancy is worried that he won’t fit into his first grade class until a Zebra helps him realize that while everyone is unique,…

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24 MINUTES
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The Willowbee Tree

Ready to Swim

Clancy is worried about the transition from kindergarten to first grade and gains courage from a little turtle who is making its first…

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21 MINUTES
Summer
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Audio Stories for Kids

 

Inspiring Kids to Grow

Press play and inspire a wide range of positive qualities in children. If kids need help with:

  • courage
  • grit
  • peace
  • creativity, and more!

…then Sparkle is at the ready. Our testimonials show it: when a child walks through a story experience along with the main character, their imagination is captured and their mind is opened to new ways of being.

 

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Audio Stories for the Win

 

Stories just for Back-to-School

Back-to-school can make kids feel shaky. We’ve got audio stories to help! Create a cozy storytime, and just press play.

 

“I used your back to school post with my third grader as he started at a new school. He came home after the first day and said with confidence and pride, “Mama, I was brave today. I talked to the kids at my table.” ”

— Jessica, Minneapolis
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Stories for Courage & Resilience

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By Thistle By Thimble: Sample Stories

Jack Tar’s Brave Day

On his second day of school, Jack Tar is truly brave when he admits what he really does know how to do. .…

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20 MINUTES
5+
Junkyard Tales

Courage

When Ben Thompson encounters Spots, the polite but very hungry bobcat, he realizes the true meaning of courage.

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22 MINUTES
Fall
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The Willowbee Tree

The Resilient Little Bluebird

In the story, the Willowbee Children learn the meaning of resilience when they meet a determined group of bluejays that are small in…

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DIFFERENT BY DESIGN

 

Why are our stories slower, kinder, and gentler than most children’s media?

We want to create a slower, kinder, more gentle world. We believe the best way to do that is to create stories that share models for:

  • How to be kind to others
  • How to be respectful in thought, word and deed
  • How to live in wonder and reverence for this truly incredible world

And whether your child is turning three or going on 12 years old, all of our stories reinforce these values.

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When to Listen

 

Stories in your Schooldays

 

Best listening times? The commute to school, an after-school rest time, part of your bedtime routine, and more!

“We are huge fans – thank you for the wonderful stories. We have a 20 minute commute to school and we listen to Martin and Sylvia almost every morning.”

 

— Miranda, Daily Mom Life
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Our Best Back-to-School Content

Helping & Healing Sparkle Stories Back to School Guide Printable
With school starting again, we’ve rounded up all of our best back-to-school content in one place. We’ve gathered some of our best stories along with helpful guides on how to use them for parents and teachers. You’ll also find some of our favorite back-to-school projects, recipes, and crafts.
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