December Three: Ben Has a Plan

December Three: Ben Has a Plan

Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar

After hearing Mitzie’s story, Ben has an idea about how to save the Junkyard — and the solution is right under their noses. There is something hanging in Mr. Flinch’s House of Chairs that is actually very valuable!

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Topics: ChristmasAdventuresHolidaysAnimalsAdvent

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December Eighteen: Lil Momma's Big Surprise

December Eighteen: Lil Momma's Big Surprise

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Sergeant tells Lil Mamma that something is waiting for her at the old maple tree and she is surprised and delighted by what she discovers.
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December Twenty Five: Merry Christmas Warden!

December Twenty Five: Merry Christmas Warden!

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The Junkyard animals are tempted to show themselves to the Warden to wish him a Merry Christmas, but they must keep hidden. Can a little Christmas magic provide a solution?
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December Twenty Four: Winnie's Christmas Message

December Twenty Four: Winnie's Christmas Message

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Winnie finds delight in a story about the Warden and the Junkyard animals as Mike tells her a tale while the Warden is away on business.
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December Twenty Three: Mike Steps In

December Twenty Three: Mike Steps In

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The Junkyard animals are finally ready for the Warden to discover their hard work, but when things don't go as planned, will everything work out?
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December Twenty Two: Brave and Busy to the Rescue

December Twenty Two: Brave and Busy to the Rescue

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Merryweather Mole wants to return the things she took and become a part of the Junkyard community — the ground is too frozen. But then some others help save the day.
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December Twenty One: Melody Crow Sings a Sad Song

December Twenty One: Melody Crow Sings a Sad Song

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One cold morning the Junkyard animals realize all the coins, cards, and gifts they collected are missing. Melody the crow's song helps them with their feelings.
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December Twenty: Merryweather Mole Takes a Stand

December Twenty: Merryweather Mole Takes a Stand

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After Merryweather Mole tries to seek revenge on the Junkyard animals for making too much noise above her home, she begins to feel bad about her actions.
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December Nineteen: A Possum's Christmas Story

December Nineteen: A Possum's Christmas Story

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The Junkyard animals escape the cold night by listening to a story told by Mr. Flinch about the value of dedication and service to those in need.
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December Seventeen: The Circus Must Stay

December Seventeen: The Circus Must Stay

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The second big storm comes to the Junkyard and brings with it some unexpected guests: The Squirrel Circus! But will they bring too much attention to the Junkyard?
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December Sixteen: Inventor Mouse and the Foolsball Table

December Sixteen: Inventor Mouse and the Foolsball Table

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Sally announces that the children would like a train set and a game table called “Foosball" and Newberry steps forward with a plan for how to build them both.
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December Fifteen: Sally the Spy

December Fifteen: Sally the Spy

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Sally needs to change her secret plan to find out what the Warden's children want for Christmas before she's discovered.
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December Fourteen: Cat's Night Out

December Fourteen: Cat's Night Out

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The neighborhood cats are thrilled to help Ben find some Christmas presents for the Warden’s children, but fun for cats is different from fun for children.
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December Thirteen: Cowboy and Company

December Thirteen: Cowboy and Company

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When Ben's old friend, Cowboy, shows up, he learns just how many animals care about the Junkyard's challenge and want to help.
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December Twelve: Hootie's Return

December Twelve: Hootie's Return

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When coins keep showing up in the flower pots outside Mr. Flinch’s House of Chairs, Ben stays up to see who is putting them there, he is delighted to see an old friend.
15 min
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December Eleven: Starlight by Starlight

December Eleven: Starlight by Starlight

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While the other mice sleep, Starlight lies awake wondering what to do — then the night sky provides the answer she's been looking for!
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December Ten: Fredland's Dream

December Ten: Fredland's Dream

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After a vivid dream, Fredland the Moose wakes and feels the need to trek through snow and wind to help his Junkyard friends.
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December Nine: Harriet is Here!

December Nine: Harriet is Here!

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As the Junkyard animals worry for the safety of the young mice, Harriet the hawk arrives with the news that they are safe, but Zippy still decides to zip to the rescue as well.
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December Eight: Spiro and the Super Storm

December Eight: Spiro and the Super Storm

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When Spiro the skunk learns that the young mice ventured out on their own, he doesn't hesitate to go and rescue them — complete with his "super skunk snow gear".
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December Seven: Angus Takes a Team

December Seven: Angus Takes a Team

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As the trip to the fairgrounds is underway, the mice find themselves losing much of the bravery they felt previously, and the storm clouds in the sky don't help their confidence.
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December Six: Peanut's Proposition

December Six: Peanut's Proposition

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When Sergeant disagrees with the idea the young mice have to go to the fairground, Peanut suggests they make the trek on their own.
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December Five: The Rowlands Recall

December Five: The Rowlands Recall

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The five young mice encounter a raccoon family who explain that the real treasure humans value is "coins". This inspires the mice to find an interesting place to look.
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December Four: Georgia Bean Makes Some Soup

December Four: Georgia Bean Makes Some Soup

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Ben's plan for finding treasure is very exciting for the young mice, but when Newberry wants to join, there is concern that he might slow them down.
20 min
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December Three: Ben Has a Plan

December Three: Ben Has a Plan

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After hearing Mitzie’s story, Ben has an idea about how to save the Junkyard — and the solution is right under their noses.
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December Two: Mitzie Niegel's Story

December Two: Mitzie Niegel's Story

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Mitzie, the mouse who lives on the far side of the Junkyard, shares a story about the Warden that shows just how well she knows the Warden and his family.
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December One: Sergeant Calls a Meeting

December One: Sergeant Calls a Meeting

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The Junkyard animals are distressed over news that the Warden might have to leave the Junkayard and take Sergeant and Winnie with them, but then a familiar mouse arrives with some help.
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