Sparkle Stories Blog

This story is about a hopeful plan young Silvercap makes when he hears what his father, King Winter, has brought to the Earthland.

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

Sylvia thinks Spring has arrived but comes to understand that it's likely Winter will return with the help of some poetry.

Martin's disappointment about being late for Nature School turns into excitement about the year ahead after learning about a tree bud's life cycle.

Sylvia helps Martin decide on the perfect gift for his friend for the last day of Wilderness School before the holiday break.

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.

Day Eleven: When the kids feel sad that the Kings night event won't be as they thought, Momma encourages them to go ahead and feel their disappointment.

On the second day of Christmas Sylvia feels blue but then she and Martin listen to a Tullyport story and are inspired to bring Christmas joy to the Brown's granddaughter, Laura.

Davis and his brother Micky like to watch their squirrel parents dig holes in the forest, then one day they discover what is hiding in those holes — nuts!

When Martin and Sylvia discover a sparkling winter landscape in their yard, Martin decides they need a real fire and a real cookout! When it begins to snow, he and Daddy are undaunted, just like the original arctic explorers.