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Folks Doing Good
Dry Gables: Introduction

"Dry Gables" is a unique series of storiescentered around the people who live and work in a gold-rush era small town in South Dakota. Each of the characters has their own reason for coming to Dry Gables and each offers an essential ingredient to the town's well being.

Every character embodies a way of being in the world - with unique behaviors, motivations and fears.

This Collection is the first four stories of 32 individual stories focused on each of the characters of Dry Gables. Every character embodies a way of being in the world - with unique behaviors, motivations and fears. Our aim is to give parents and educators clues into what lies behind certain behavior, and then offer ideas on how to meet the behavior and 'see' the child in a new light.

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So Many Ways to Help
Little and Big Acts of Service

South Dakota: Trying to Do Some Good

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

28 min

Something Greater Than Myself

EB Hertz has tried being many different things, but it isn't until his friend Franz suggests that he run for mayor that he fiends his true calling... caring for his community.

31 min

The Cool House

It's hot in the Junkyard, and the animals want to help old Mr. Flinch stay cool. Will they find a way?

22 min

Whatever Power I Have

When Johann loses a friend in battle he is understandably angry and ready for revenge, but Liesl, the town's nurse, helps him redirect his energy to help others.

31 min

How to Be a Fire Fighter

Sylvia's desire to become a fire fighter becomes even stronger during a visit to the fire station, and she wants to get started right away!

21 min

The Barber King

Old Fisher, the barber of Elkhorn, is always available to offer up friendship and wisdom, but the townspeople don't give him much business. But a newcomer from the city changes all that...

22 min

Kind Favors

Ben needs help with his home. From there, a delightful series of kind favors spread across the Junkyard.

19 min

The Lantern Prince

The Lantern Prince spies a poor beggar woman in the streets and his life is never the same again.

23 min

Helping Out

When Momma takes a sick day from work, the children recognize the value and delight of letting go of plans and helping out at home.

13 min

The Power of Giving
Acts of Kindness

Sparkle Crafts

Blessing Bags Project for Kids

For both of these blessing bag projects, we've listed suggestions for involving your kids while also helping fellow humans. Neither is going to save the world, but both are one tiny step towards making it kinder.

Sparkle Crafts

Sparkle Crafts: Kindness Coupons

These printable “kindness coupons” are inspired by a Martin & Sylvia story. Perhaps the people at your house might want to practice sharing some kindness, just like Martin and Sylvia!

Sparkle Crafts

Sparkle Crafts: Fire Station Doll House

Bring the excitement of a fire station into your own home with a cardboard fire station, where you can train to become a firefighter too.

Sparkle Kitchen

Sparkle Kitchen: Four Dishes for Giving

This week we are trying to inspire you all to do some good deeds like those featured in the upcoming "Libby & Dish's Good-Deed-a-Day Club." I've rounded up four great recipes for sharing. These recipes are great for bringing to a family who has had a new baby or is moving or just needs a little help with meals during a stressful time.

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The Dory Horde: The City of Eight (Book Three)

A new story releasing every Wednesday...

Scattered across the world and with failing powers, the Dory family wonders what will come next for them. But when Tag's studies begin to turn dangerous, the clan heads to Egypt to help — only to become entangled in deep discovery and family troubles. Can Aurora and her kin sort through the mythology and archaeology and get to the truth? With the Dory Horde, the quest is never as easy as it looks.

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