Stories by Character
Little Ty

Ty is the youngest of the Willowbee children at age three. He is curious, has a wonderful imagination, and can always find anything that's been lost. He always enjoys the adventures of the Willow Tree - no matter where it takes them.

Find Ty in The Willowbee Tree Series.

Stillness and Quiet

Stillness and Quiet

Clancy learns a lesson in patience from some macaques as he waits to get rid of his chicken pox.
21 min
3+

The Smell of Fire

The Smell of Fire

Little Ty is sensitive to strong smells, but when he meets a Kea bird in New Zealand he learns that you can discover amazing things from the way they smell.
21 min
3+

Growling

Growling

The Willowbee children learn that bickering and arguing can get in the way of much more important things... and fun.
22 min
3+

The Secret of the Source

The Secret of the Source

Piper is determined to see the holiday gnome that visits their house each year, but learns that questions sometimes questions just lead to more questions instead of answers.
20 min
3+

Meeting New Friends

Meeting New Friends

Clancy helps a shy duck find some new friends and, in the process, finds courage to meet some new friends himself.
21 min
3+

A Gift in the Thin Times

A Gift in the Thin Times

Clancy is inspired to be a less picky eater after visiting with some animals who appreciate every bit of food during scarce times.
18 min
3+

Butting Heads and Lying Down

Butting Heads and Lying Down

Clancy and Ty learn a lesson about how not to butt heads with his brother from two stubborn bighorn sheep.
24 min
3+

The Right Spot

The Right Spot

Piper and her brothers are having trouble deciding where to plant a new blueberry bush until some animals in Mexico show them that sometimes the right spot is right under your nose.
20 min
3+

A Real Dragon

A Real Dragon

The willow tree grants Ty's half-birthday wish to meet a real dragon by taking him to Komodo Island where the kids learn that you can't always believe what you've heard.
21 min
3+

Welcoming New Friends

Welcoming New Friends

The Willowbee children learn to welcome new friends rather than be weary of them after seeing a group of wombats try to scare away some kangaroos.
20 min
3+

Graces

Graces

Littley Ty is reminded to be reverent during the the dinnertime grace after a willow tree trip to Scotland where they always say thanks.
24 min
3+

The Jewel Island

The Jewel Island

After a disagreement about who gets to keep some sparkly gifts from their aunt, the children visit Vietnam and learn what true treasure is.
23 min
3+

Monkey Brothers

Monkey Brothers

Clancy wishes he could do the things his older sister can do, until he meets a monkey with similar frustrations and together they learn that being younger can be fun.
21 min
3+

Defeat the Goats

Defeat the Goats

Piper uses her own experiences at school to help some angry boars get past rumors and explore reality for themselves.
20 min
3+

First Flurries

First Flurries

Clancy isn't ready for autumn to become winter but a visit to Alaska helps him see that everyone welcomes winter in different ways.
20 min
3+

The Resilient Little Bluebird

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 size and number but big in strength and patience.
18 min
3+

Staying on the Path

Staying on the Path

Clancy does not want to complete a reading challenge that he signed up for at his local library. A Willow Tree adventure takes him to Northern Spain where a black bear, a rabbit, and a mountain goat share the lessons from their very long pilgrimage.
23 min
3+

The Three Musk-a-Deers

The Three Musk-a-Deers

After a busy day at school, Piper and Clancy want a quiet afternoon reading books on the couch. When the Willow Tree takes them to the pine forests of Siberia, a "musk deer" welcomes them all into an afternoon of games and fun and "muska-deer" play.
19 min
3+

Big Plans and Real Weather

Big Plans and Real Weather

The Willowbee kids are disappointed when bad weather postpones the spring festival but learn to accept and honor the weather — whether you like it or not.
19 min
3+

Sacred Snack Time

Sacred Snack Time

Little Ty gets so absorbed in play time that he sometimes forgets to eat. But a visit with some butterflies teaches him the importance of fueling up before a big event.
23 min
3+

Pushing the Sun

Pushing the Sun

Little Ty learns that even though he's small he can still be powerful after meeting a tiny Egyptian creature with big strength.
21 min
3+

Plenty for All

Plenty for All

Little Ty learns a lesson from some creatures in the Sahara about how generosity and sharing bring new friends.
21 min
3+

Stuck in the Stable

Stuck in the Stable

Little Ty is feeling left out when his siblings go back to school but a willow tree adventure helps him learn that there's value in waiting for your turn.
21 min
3+

The Rarest Fruit

The Rarest Fruit

Clancy would love to try rare and unusual fruits, and is excited to be transported by the willow tree to see the very first lemon tree in India.
21 min
3+

The Perfect Pet

The Perfect Pet

The Willowbees are finally getting a pet! But Little Ty can't decide what kind he wants because he loves animals of all kinds!
19 min
3+

The Bat Cave

The Bat Cave

Clancy learns the importance of remembering loved ones who have passed from a group of animals in Bali who take him to a special temple.
20 min
3+

Dreams and Fancy

Dreams and Fancy

Piper learns to appreciate her brother's wild imagination when she encounters some fanciful animals in the Amazon rainforest.
26 min
3+

Through the Hedgerow

Through the Hedgerow

Piper learns to appreciate simple adventures from a herd of cows who are never bored, even though they don't have much excitement in their neck of the woods.
24 min
3+

Listen to the Lights

Listen to the Lights

The Willowbee children learn how to be excited but still be quiet from a Moose who shows them to enjoy the northern lights.
20 min
3+

Have Fun Finding

Have Fun Finding

Everyone wants to know Little Ty's secret to finding things, and an Otter in Loch Ness helps them learn Ty's magic trick.
22 min
3+

Sharing a Meal

Sharing a Meal

The Willowbee children learn a lesson in sharing from some animals in Tasmania who happily share their food sources.
17 min
3+

Introduction Part One: The Lion's Eye

Introduction Part One: The Lion's Eye

Clancy discovers a magical willow tree in his new back yard that transports him to a magical land with talking animals and lots of fun.
29 min
3+

Introduction Part Two: Running As One

Introduction Part Two: Running As One

Piper learns how to deal with the frustration of not coming in first when the magical willow tree introduces her to a King Bear racing to save his crown.
28 min
3+

Introduction Part Three: Throwing Stones

Introduction Part Three: Throwing Stones

Brothers Clancy and Ty are hot and crabby, so crabby they feel like throwing things. Then the willow tree introduces them to to long-ago brothers having a similar issue.
27 min
3+

The End of the Season

The End of the Season

Clancy is feeling nervous about the change from first to second grade but learns that while change can be scary, it's how you become stronger and wiser.
18 min
3+

The Water Hole

The Water Hole

Clancy doesn't like having to limit his use of water while camping, until the willow tree takes him to a place where it's essential for the community to use water wisely.
31 min
3+

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