Sparkle Stories Blog

These stories are designed to make summer adventures more inspiring for kids while giving their parents some needed time off. This Playlist is comprised of Collections rather than individual stories - because we know you'll need lots of stories for those long drives!

Let's get the summer party started! Here are some early summer faves to bring on the warm feels and make everyone excited. Summertime is coming!

This playlist is a round-up of different ways of being a great father.

Boredom is a great thing for kids as it requires them to figure out something to do. Often when we as parents offer suggestions or find something for them to do, it is a lost opportunity for creative growth.

This week, we've gathered up stories from all over Sparkle land to help inspire you to get outside in one way or another.

Play is great for both kids and adults alike — from a playful horse to a neighborhood full of kids, there is a story here for everyone.

We LOVE to make things! And so do our characters. Here are five fun stories about young makers!

Sparkle moms, we’ve curated this playlist with you in mind — to help us express that gratitude! These are some of our most engaging, captivating, can’t-stop-listening, play-it-over-again stories, grouped by age. Use this playlist to keep everyone’s ears busy so you can get an hour of downtime this Mother’s Day!

The summer solstice — or "midsummer" as it is called in the Celtic calendar — marks the longest day of the year. So, how do you spend that day? Having a picnic? Going camping? Swimming? Here is a collection of stories showing many different ways to enjoy a looooong day outside.

Here are some stories featuring fun summertime games.