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I Am Marvel (How I Became Super)

One Saturday morning, a seemingly ordinary husband, father and elementary school teacher learns that he has the “mark” of a superhero. The moment he decides to rediscover lost superpowers from his youth, his eyes are opened to the community of curious local folk who teach him How To Be Super.

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The February 2025 Story Calendar

Can you feel the sparkle in the air? This month of love inspires us to fill our hearts and those around us with warmth and comfort. Our February 2025 Story Calendar offers plenty of ideas for a cozy and affectionate season. Download our calendar and open your hearts to the Sparkle!

This Week's Featured Story
"Nippy Knitting Day" from the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! collection

Nippy Knitting Day

Cold weather inspires Martin & Sylvia to do a knitting project.

16 min

You are Wise
Stories About Believing in Yourself

Being Yourself

Clancy is struggling to enjoy the noisy and rowdy games that others seem to love, but learns the value of being himself from the unique creatures of the Galapagos.

21 min

Funny How Things Work Out

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

16 min

Fairy Whispers

Gibb the turkey learns to embrace his sensitivity for the good of his flock.

20 min

Part Three: The Power of Affection

Brother and sister undertake the next lesson in their quest to learn about superpowers — this time with instruction from the town’s antique shop owner on a very special way of listening.

19 min

Flemming the Otter

Flemming wants to be chief of the sea otters one day but tires of always trying to be strong and bossy. Then he learns you can be a good leader just by being yourself.

15 min

Max Denken: Newspaperman

Max Denken prides himself on being precise and measured in all things, but when Dry Gables encounters trouble, he finds he can also be passionate and courageous.

35 min

Build Self Trust
Activities to Help you Know Yourself

Sparkle Crafts

Sparkle Craft: Simple Sewn Books

Make your own books, just like Martin & Sylvia in the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! story "Explorer Pig."

Sparkle Crafts

Sparkle Craft: Journal Prompts

Journaling is a powerful practice. Sometimes all we need to get started is a good prompt! Here are 30 of our favorites.

Sparkle Crafts

Sparkle Craft: Morse Code Bracelets

Whether you call it a “mantra” or “choosing a word” to focus on, it's always nice to have a reminder of what makes you unique when life gets difficult. These morse-code bracelets put that chosen word right where you'll see it every day.

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Sparkle Sleepytime - en español

Ya sea durante los largos y activos días del verano o los más cortos y ajetreados días del invierno, a veces nuestros pequeños necesitan ayuda para bajar el ritmo. Las historias de Sparkle Sleepytime son sencillas, suaves y lentas, contadas con el objetivo de dar la bienvenida a los pequeños y mayores a un momento de descanso o de sueño. Cada cuento presenta a un adorable animalito en una dulce aventura, y todos terminan con los animales acurrucándose en sus madrigueras, nidos o camas de plumas, listos para cerrar los ojos y quedarse dormidos. Esta serie es perfecta para la hora de la siesta, los ratos de tranquilidad y la hora de dormir, o para cualquier momento en el que desees una historia particularmente tranquila y relajante para tus pequeños.

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Libby & Dish

The Dory Horde: The Gilded Dragon (Book One)

How to Be Super: The Violet Crown (Book One)

Windward Ho!

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Welcome to Sparkle Stories

Stories About Trusting Yourself
I Am Marvel (How I Became Super)

Your Monthly Guide to Sparkle Adventures
Monthly Picks for Stories and Activities

The February 2025 Story Calendar