Storybox Playlist: Five Soothing Stories for Grown-Ups

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. I hope they feel like the warm hug that makes everything feel alright again.

And yes, Sparkle Stories can be enjoyed by adults too! Without a child in sight.

We hope you enjoy them!

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If you want some of my thoughts about how to best navigate these unprecedented times, have a listen to my video over on my other platform The Mids here.

An example of beautiful, surprising leadership with a little romance woven in:

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By Thistle By Thimble

The Fool’s Son

The King refuses to let his Princess daughter marry the man of her choice — the Fool’s son, Jalphi. But when war breaks…

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23 MINUTES
Winter

A story about loving what you love, and finding the magic that follows:

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By Thistle By Thimble

Tibby and the Fifth Virtue

Tibby loves books, especially those about knights and warriors. One day he finds a book and does not know how it arrived, could…

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23 MINUTES

We take care of each other. Let’s enjoy feeling that in this story, with the Junkyard’s funniest skunk:

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Junkyard Tales: All Together Now

Because We Take Care of Each Other

Winnie is nervous for her first vet visit, and so Ben and Spiro secretly come along.

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25 MINUTES

A story of family sweetness that may help inspire the good feels:

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At Home with Martin & Sylvia

The Grumpy Day

The family finds that getting messy and silly can wash away everyone’s grumpiness…

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18 MINUTES

A story about remarkable courage in a young woman, reminding us that we all have courage within:

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Free Story
FIFTY: The Stars, the States, and the Stories

Connecticut: My Daughter Can

In this story based in Connecticut, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.

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25 MINUTES

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