Sparkle Stories Blog

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "A Cleaning Party," it is the morning of their annual Advent Spiral Walk Party and brother and sister are excited about everything except one thing: cleaning. But Advent magic has a solution to that!

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "Christmas Eve for Animals," the day before Christmas is a quiet one – all their gifts are prepared and the house is decorated and ready for the special day. But Momma reminds them that there is one group that has yet to be celebrated: the birds and animals in their back yard!

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "Christmas Morning - Advent Memories," brother and sister lay in bed early Christmas morning and wait until it is time to go downstairs. As they wait, they chat quietly about the 24 days that have led to this morning...

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* Day 3 story,"Rufus," Martin and Sylvia wonder where will today’s Advent Card appear? Aren’t the children surprised at what they find, when they go next door to walk the neighbor’s dog Rufus!

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* Day 4 story, "The Advent Table," Martin and Sylvia’s family creates an Advent Table each year to celebrate the season. This year, they get to go on an Advent hunt for something special to add to the decorations.

Oh, how Martin and Sylvia love to pull out the Christmas books each December! This year they enjoy a little something new. Pulling out all the holiday books is one of the highlights of early December in our house. Here are some fun book related activities to try today.

In *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* Day 6 story, "The Bakers," Martin and Sylvia aren’t sure this 6th day of Advent is going to be so magical — they are just running errands with Daddy. But when they get to the bakery, they get a surprise invitation that turns their afternoon into sweet fun!

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* Day 8 story, "The Elf," it is the day that Martin and Sylvia’s family decorates their Christmas Tree. And what is that hidden in the branches?

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story,"The Warmth of Wool," what do Christmas Angels and sheep have in common? Find out today in Martin & Sylvia’s Advent adventure to the Brown’s farm!

Mitzie Niegel, the mysterious mouse who lives on the Far Side of the Junkyard, tells a tale about the Warden from her unique perspective. It seems that the tiny mouse knows the Warden and his family much better than any of the Junkyard animals could have imagined! Download the printable coloring page here!