Sparkle Stories Blog

Sparkle friends, I think it’s time for some wholesome grown-up storytime. The kind that includes sweet stories that will draw you right in, and help you settle, and maybe even sigh with sweetness and ease. The world is a really intense place right now. So I’ve compiled this collection of Five Soothing Stories for Grown-Ups. ... "Storybox Playlist: Five Soothing Stories for Grown-Ups"

These three stories on the topic of gender and identity explore themes of self-discovery, authenticity, and acceptance in age-appropriate ways. We recognize that stories touching on gender and identity are meaningful to some families and may not align with every family's values or readiness. We invite you to listen at your own discretion.

At Sparkle Stories, we understand that as children grow, they naturally begin to wonder about the bigger, more complex aspects of life. Our Mature Themes collection offers thoughtfully-crafted stories for older listeners (typically ages 7-9+) that gently explore topics like loss, conflict, difficult emotions, and challenging life situations. These narratives are designed to meet curious, ... "Mature Themes for Older Children"

Our Natural Disasters & Shocking Experiences collection offers carefully-crafted stories that explore topics like storms, earthquakes, floods, and other surprising or intense situations in age-appropriate ways. We understand that stories of this nature may feel intense for some children, and every family knows their child's sensitivities best.

Our Different Family Models collection features thoughtfully-crafted stories that reflect the diverse ways families are formed and structured. We recognize that families have different perspectives regarding which stories align with their values and beliefs.

Our Death, Loss, and Grief collection offers compassionate, age-appropriate stories that explore themes like the loss of a loved one, the death of a pet, moving away from friends, and the many emotions that accompany grief.