Stories by Character

The Webers

The Webers are some of Martin and Sylvia's family's very closest friends. The Weber children - Jonathan and Sasha - are regular playmates over at the tall house with lots of windows. And the two families often have wonderful and even extraordinary adventures together.

Spring Cleaning

It's Spring Cleaning Day, and friends Sasha and Jonathan help make it fun.

17 min

4+

The Rainbow Table

After Sylvia enjoys a book about a feast using all the colors of the rainbow, she plans a Rainbow Table potluck! Will everyone bring Green?

21 min

3+

Comfort Food

When family friend Mr. Weber has surgery, they decide to cook for him. The family delights in learning how to cook carefully, slowly and how to fill the food with love.

21 min

4+

Backyard Water Park

Martin & Sylvia create their own backyard water park to cool off from the heat.

18 min

3+

The Cabin

When Momma teaches her how to have ‘fox feet’ and ‘deer ears’ Sylvia suddenly finds the woods full of possibilities and indeed, animals.

22 min

4+

Part Two: Jack-O-Lanterns

Martin & Sylvia are disappointed that their pumpkins didn't grow very big, but are thrilled to find a creative and beautiful alternative to make jack-o-lanterns.

19 min

3+

Part Three: The Fairy Ball

Martin struggles to find all of the necessary items for entrance to the fairy ball until Momma teaches him a magical "finding trick".

22 min

3+

Playdate

Momma challenges Martin, Sylvia and friends to incorporate everyone's play ideas into one activity...

18 min

3+

Stone Soup

Together with friends, Martin & Sylvia enjoy the surprise ingredients that come together for their own "stone soup".

21 min

3+

First Day

The downtown’s First Day celebration is here and the group decides to make Martin's idea for a snow sculpture. When Sylvia feels left out, who can help her create the snow sculpture of her imagination?

14 min

4+

Day Twelve: Lighting the Way

Day Twelve: As everyone does their part to prepare for the Twelfthnight celebration, they think things couldn't possibly get any better, until a surprise guest arrives.

45 min

4+

Singing Together

On the night of a downtown singalong, Martin & Sylvia they learn how important it is to ignore hearsay and "see for yourself"!

18 min

3+

Part One: The Thinning of the Veils

As Martin & Sylvia begin preparing for the annual Fairy Ball, they are led on a treasure hunt after finding a map in their playroom.

22 min

3+

A Proper Uniform: A Story for Military Holidays

Seeing the military uniforms during the Memorial Day parade inspires Martin & Sylvia to ponder what an official explorer's uniform would look like, and results in family fun and creativity.

17 min

4+

Pick-Up League

Martin is too young to join the baseball team, so Daddy pulls together a creative and crazy game with friends and family.

18 min

4+

Tracking

When an autumn snow doesn't stick, Martin and Sylvia's friends Jonathan and Sasha come up with an idea that melts all disappointment.

18 min

4+

Month Eight: Sharing the Day

The family suddenly have an opportunity to share their Day of Rest with friends who are genuinely interested in what they are creating.

22 min

4+

Month Seven: A Call to Rest

Brother and Sister learn some traditions of the Jewish Sabbath, as well as the Muslim holy day of Friday.

32 min

4+

Throwing a Party

Martin & Sylvia work hard to earn money for and throw a party for their parents and friends. On the day of the party, they feel a little nervous - what will it be like? Will everyone enjoy themselves?

21 min

4+

Month Two: Fun, Food, and Friends

Martin & Sylvia want to make their "Day of Rest" more fun - with friends! How will they make it happen?

23 min

4+

Trail Art

Martin, Sylvia, and friends spend time on their Mount Mooseberry hike making "trail art" markers of their own.

16 min

3+

A Wonderful Wormery

When Sasha starts telling Martin and Sylvia about the worms she is studying in science, Martin’s ears perk up. Perhaps they could study worms in homeschool?

12 min

4+

The Game of Zoo

One rainy morning, when Martin and Sylvia can't agree on what game to play, Momma suggests they build their own board game. When they play it with friends, it becomes even more fun!

20 min

3+

Pirates

Pirates have invaded Lake Days! Could that be Martin in the black pirate’s hat? Could that be Sylvia at the helm of the pirate canoe? Could that be Daddy leading them to invade a friend’s sailboat and attempt to steal some "booty"?

17 min

4+

Let's Do Everything

Can Martin & Sylvia get through all of the fun ideas on their play date list?

18 min

3+

Can't Wait to Wait

Mr. Weber helps Sylvia learn fun ways to pass the time waiting for their food at the restaurant.

20 min

3+

Four in One Snow Forts

Martin & Sylvia and friends work together to incorporate all their different ideas into one amazing snow fort.

16 min

3+

The Woodshed Theater: Part Two

As Daddy finishes building the woodshed, Sylvia is already busy planning for the first production in Woodshed Theater, and her excitement inspires her family and neighbors to join.

26 min

3+

December 22: Caroling

December 22: Martin is hesitant about going caroling but when he arrives at the senior living home to sing, he is delighted by what he discovers.

19 min

3+

December 15: A Little Singing and a Lot of Love

December 15: When Momma is feeling under the weather on the day of the Hallelujah Sing Along, Martin and Sylvia decide to take good care of her all day long.

13 min

3+

Part Three: Silent Night

Sylvia experiences some special holiday magic that brings a whole new meaning to her favorite song.

18 min

3+