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By Thistle By Thimble
Sister’s Sword
A blacksmith and his son are surprised one day to find a young girl whose father was lost in a recent battle for the King. The blacksmith takes her in and raises her as his own, but soon finds that her true father's courage and sense of adventure is alive and well in the girl — and is strong enough to transform a kingdom.
24 MINUTES
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Sparkle Craft: Peace Owl Amulets
These peace owl amulets combine owls and handicrafts — and a bit of light and wisdom, too. Think of them as a little reminder that you can slip in your pocket and rub between your fingers when you're tempted to jump to fighting without considering a more wise or peaceful strategy first.
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Storybox Playlist: Tales About Strong Girls
This week we are honoring stories of girls who are go-getters, idea makers, courageous, brave in the face of adversity and kind. We believe that every girl has a strong girl in her and we hope these stories will inspire the strong girl in your Sparkle Family.
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By Thistle By Thimble
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By Thistle By Thimble
The School House
Three townsmen wish to build a schoolhouse for their children but lack the resources to do so. Little do they know that their…
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27 MINUTES
6+
By Thistle By Thimble
The Road to the Old Stone Chapel
Mr. Shields wants to renovate the new manor he purchased, but runs into a challenge with the old stone chapel — beavers! He…
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26 MINUTES
6+
By Thistle By Thimble
The Rat Catcher’s Son
Even though the job of "rat-catcher" isn't respected in the city where Bern lives, he learns that the patience and perseverance it requires…
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22 MINUTES
