Stories by Character
Zippy

Zippy is a delightfully slow porcupine who enjoys the simple things in life. Though he is often late to Junkyard gatherings, he regularly has spectacular ideas.

You'll find Zippy in the Junkyard Tales stories.

Now That's a Camp!

Now That's a Camp!

Ben plans to create a summer camp for the mice, with the help of his talented friends.
18 min
5+

The Back Up Plan

The Back Up Plan

Spiro's desire to win clouds his judgment as a coach. Only when he lets go of his plan does he remember what he loves about mudball.
42 min
4+

The Star Formation

The Star Formation

The Junkyard animals nominate Spiro to be the mudball team captain. Is he up for the job?
34 min
4+

The Other Teams

The Other Teams

Spiro and Dizzy see two of the other teams play, and realize their initial game plan might not work.
18 min
4+

Buster: A Story about Bullying

Buster: A Story about Bullying

When Zippy is being bullied, Sergeant knows how to discover the true source of the teasing and transform it with understanding and kindness.
25 min
5+

Between Friends

Between Friends

Both Zippy & Spiro have bad starts to the cold day. The Junkyard friends help to make it better.
19 min
5+

The Sleepless Cat

The Sleepless Cat

Ben Thompson, clever cat, can't fall asleep. A sleepwalking friend helps.
19 min
5+

Zippy and the Worry Charm

Zippy and the Worry Charm

Zippy loses his worry charm and now he's afraid he can't sleep. What will he do?
22 min
5+

Mudball

Mudball

Sergeant discovers the muddy fun to be had in the Junkyard during Spring.
29 min
5+

Sylvia and the Junkyard Porcupine

Sylvia and the Junkyard Porcupine

When brother and sister help Daddy get ready for his latest gallery show, they meet two other artists and then visit a special, and familiar, Junkyard.
29 min
4+

Zippy's Dream

Zippy's Dream

Zippy has a surprising dream for his life, and the Junkyard animals decide to help him create it.
24 min
5+

Funny How Things Work Out

Funny How Things Work Out

Spiro and Zippy's ductwork home is suddenly taken away. How will things work out?
16 min
5+

The Visitors

The Visitors

It’s holiday time and everyone seems to be expecting visitors, except for Ben Thompson. Can he keep his holiday cheer?
20 min
5+

The Guardian of the Junkyard

The Guardian of the Junkyard

Ben discovers that two if his friends are knights! And once a year, they engage in an epic battle...
23 min
5+

A Porcupine's Home

A Porcupine's Home

Zippy's mother doesn't think the Junkyard is a proper home for a porcupine. Should he move back to the forest?
19 min
5+

In the Stillness

In the Stillness

A single muskrat arrives on this cold day with some incredible news - she is going to have a baby!
16 min
5+

December Nine: Harriet is Here!

December Nine: Harriet is Here!

As the Junkyard animals worry for the safety of the young mice, Harriet the hawk arrives with the news that they are safe, but Zippy still decides to zip to the rescue as well.
14 min
4+

Zippy and the All Clear Common

Zippy and the All Clear Common

Zippy the porcupine brings Ben Thompson to "All Clear Day" — a day when the workers stay home and the animals get to enjoy the grounds all by themselves!
24 min
4+

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