Sparkle Stories Blog

Ben is convinced that Sergeant is leaving the Junkyard and concocts a far-fetched plan to keep his friend from going.

Harriet Hawk is on the way to Mexico, and some of the mice want to join her on her beach vacation.

Martin is impatient for an idea about which to write a book... Daddy encourages him to wait for "the sparkle."

Daddy tries to help Martin learn to make decisions using the "let go approach" instead of overthinking things.

Martin learns to appreciate his senses besides "sight" as he explores the natural world using sound, smell and touch.

Sylvia is inspired to tell the truth about something she's been hiding while learning about the changing leaves.

Brother and sister can't agree on how to re-build the washed away goose pond. Only a true collaboration solves the question of how to make a proper goose pond!

At their neighbor's annual Cider Pressing Party, brother and sister find more than just apple treats — they get to hear stories from an old orchard man about apple tree magic and wonder.

In this busy season, brother and sister decide that they really want to bring in something new to their Day of Rest.

In the third and final Giving Thanks story, the family finds so many different ways to be thankful as they prepare and enjoy the holiday feast.