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Little Ty is feeling left out when his siblings go back to school but a willow tree adventure helps him learn that there's value in waiting for your turn.

When Daddy suggests they paddle to "Luck Island", they find out that the island does indeed have treasure, but not at all the kind they were expecting.

Sylvia is very glad she decided to go on an adventure with Momma...

A dinner adventure leads Sylvia on a hunt to find fairies ... on a ferry!

As the Finders Club ventures out on their first mission, their focus is unclear — but what they see in the park brings fresh purpose.

Martin & Sylvia create their own backyard water park to cool off from the heat.

It is blueberry season and when Nanni and Poppi come to visit, Poppi teaches Sylvia that there are four different kinds of blueberry pickers. Which kind are you?

Meet best friend's, Libby, and her cat, Dish, in the first of their many adventures...

Martin & Sylvia get to lead the hike on Mount Mooseberry... what kind of secrets will the mountain have in store for them?

Simon the little mouse wonders what life outside the kitchen where he lives is like, and soon finds out when his Aunt tells him all about her adventures.

Clancy discovers a magical willow tree in his new back yard that transports him to a magical land with talking animals and lots of fun.

Martin and Sylvia's family is excited about a new offering by a local farm: Burger Night! Except Sylvia - she's not excited at all. How can they convince her to take a chance on something new?

Can Martin & Sylvia get through all of the fun ideas on their play date list?

Inspired by a color-changing gecko, the lemurs of the Milton Park Zoo decide that they should feel free to change up their behavior to keep things dynamic and exciting.

December 7: The apple trees in Martin & Sylvia's yard lead them to another very special tree related to the advent season.

Piper learns how to deal with the frustration of not coming in first when the magical willow tree introduces her to a King Bear racing to save his crown.

Martin & Sylvia have a great time decorating special sunhats for their sailing trip with the Webers.

In the third and final part of this summer adventure story, Sylvia and her cousin find some magical clues along their search for a real mermaid.

In part two of three of this summer adventure story, Sylvia learns that she has lots in common with her cousin Cassie, including the desire to see a real mermaid!

In part one of three of this summer adventure story, Martin & Sylvia join their cousins for a weekend of fun at Mermaid Island.

In part five of five, Sylvia helps the family to be patient and continue enjoying the vacation even though they are tired and nearing the end of their journey.

In part four of five, Martin & Sylvia meet a new friend on the plane, and together they invent the most fun airplane game ever!

In part two of five, Sylvia learns that using your imagination while traveling is a particularly fun part of the adventure.

In part three of five, Momma comes up with a fun way to pass the time in the airport during a travel delay.

A previously outside cat learns to enjoy her new life inside and find the adventure and fun in her new situation.

Martin and Sylvia's mother has to be away for a few days, and the children will stay with Daddy. And oh, how Daddy makes the time uniquely fun!

Clancy wishes he could do the things his older sister can do, until he meets a monkey with similar frustrations and together they learn that being younger can be fun.

When Martin & Sylvia must spend the whole day in Momma's office they wonder if they can find something exciting to explore.

When Daddy proposes they take a new route while running errands, they all enjoy the magic that can happen when taking short ways, long ways, right ways, and wrong ways.

Who is that older man and why is he on a strange scooter? Libby and Dish decide that this is a job for the Finders Club.

When Libby returns from her adventure, Dish can hardly wait to hear the report. What kinds of mysteries did Libby encounter?

Libby and her friends find themselves with several treasures — one of which comes as a surprise to them all.

Is Libby ready to make a new friend?

Libby takes a risk by inviting Juan Paco for a walk in the park. Will it pay off?

Libby is surprised to spot a little pug dog coming out from below the branches of her Willow Tree in the park. Who could that dog be?

Libby uses her special comfort items to prepare for an adventure in the city.

Martin and Julian play spies without Sylvia. Momma teaches her how to become a double agent - who spies on spies!

The club’s latest discovery transforms into a pathway to make all of their wishes come true.

Aiden the Harbor Seal is curious about people, and has a chance to learn about them on an adventure to visit a very old boat.

Includes: a new Junkyard Tales story, plus some lovely verses and a story from Romania.

Includes: an original By Thistle By Thimble story, plus a German folktale.

Includes: an original Martin & Sylvia story, plus some classic folk tales.

Includes: an original Junkyard Tales story, plus tales from Norway, India and Germany.

Dustin the crab learns that it's better to create change than to complain about what you don't like, and this leads to fun with the other crabs.

As the friends explore the park in search of the magic well, they begin to uncover intriguing clues.

Libby wrestles over the concept of the magic well they might discover at the park — and worries begin to overtake her mind. Is it bad magic, or good magic?

Libby, Juan Paco, and Morgan’s weekly adventure hike in the park has reached an impasse. Libby likes the path they always take, but Morgan wants to go somewhere new. What to do?

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.

Colum the pigeon wants to go somewhere nobody has ever been before until he learns from a visiting pigeon that you can find newness in every moment.

Day 14: When the family goes downtown to look at the holiday window displays, they are delighted to find something surprising in one of them.

Includes: an original Junkyard Tales story, plus a Russian folktale "Baba Yaga and the Girl with the Kind Heart."

Includes: a long, original Martin & Sylvia story plus some lovely poems.

Includes: an original story from Junkyard Tales, plus nature stories and an adapted Grimm's fairy tale.

December 6: Martin & Sylvia are expecting a boring day but they find some advent fun at the bakery during errands with Daddy.

Part one of five: Martin & Sylvia create an Explorer's Map in preparation for their trip from New England to California.

Mrs. Brown creates a popover treasure hunt where the kids must use their noses to find the yummy "treasure."

Martin & Sylvia explore the treasures uncovered by the receding of their brook after a flood.

Martin wakes with a suspicion that it's going to be a special day, and he and Sylvia spend the day finding magic around every corner.

Daddy helps Martin & Sylvia enjoy the fun of camping even when it's too cold and dreary to do it outside!

Martin & Sylvia find unexpected treasure on their "pirate" treasure hunt...

Brother and Sister learn that working together is not only important, but fun!

Libby and Dish find the best way to solve the mystery of the new neighbor's potential pet.

Libby awaits the arrival of a new neighbor — will he be a new friend?

Pirates have invaded Lake Days! Could that be Martin in the black pirate’s hat? Could that be Sylvia at the helm of the pirate canoe? Could that be Daddy leading them to invade a friend’s sailboat and attempt to steal some "booty"?

When Momma and Daddy enroll him in a local wilderness school, Martin has the opportunity to experience adventures in the wild -- both unexpected and satisfying.

When Teeny Tanya gets briefly lost, she and her family learn that even though she's small she's quite capable.

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

Francis Tully must man the lighthouse while awaiting the arrival of his son's ship, but this means missing the holiday festivities. But then the town brings the festivities to him instead...

Eliza Tully is the adventurous member of the Tully family. After some world travel, she returns to Tullyport with wonderful stories and ideas to improve her home town.

Henry and Brie conclude their Halloween story adventure by finding a third, inspiring "Story House".

The children find a second "Story House," and they learn that, once upon a time, the fairy life was very rich in that neighborhood

As Sylvia fulfills her Explorer’s Pack list for Bluejay-Eye Summer Camp, Martin prepares himself for his first day at camp.

Spiro comes to the rescue with a plan that will bring Winnie back to the Junkyard!

Poppi tells a story about his first overnight camping trip with cub scouts and how the troop had to work together to move their tents in the middle of the night.

As a monk decides to leave his community to serve more of the world, he deals with the experience of preparing and saying meaningful goodbyes to those he loves.

When vacation is over too soon, Momma and Daddy help the children see their own town with fresh eyes.

Sally needs to change her secret plan to find out what the Warden's children want for Christmas before she's discovered.

After a vivid dream, Fredland the Moose wakes and feels the need to trek through snow and wind to help his Junkyard friends.

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.

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.

Sylvia learns a trick at Nature School that helps her improve her camouflage skills.

When brother and sister help Daddy get ready for his latest gallery show, they meet two other artists and then visit a special, and familiar, Junkyard.

Madeleine and her friends love to play Knights of the Round Table. When she hears a voice she wonders, "Could it be Merlin?"

An adventure story inspires an exciting dream about missing jewels and fairy kingdoms. Or was it a dream at all?

Day Four: When Laura gets sick, Martin & Sylvia worry that their tradition of listening to the story together will come to an end.

Javon is going to visit his grandfather at a cabin in the woods for a month and worries it will be boring... until he opens his mind to the possibilities!

When he hears the magical sound of the Hermit thrush, a bored king remembers what he truly loves to do.

Old Man Hickory demands order. Then one day, the playful antics of two young chipmunks turn things upside down.

Malkia uses her love of the world, the sun, and the stars to reach the Fairy Woman, the only one who can help her find her way.

After a day of Martin working with Daddy, and Sylvia working with Momma, they go on "dates" to their favorite places in town, ending the day in a fun surprise.

When Momma teaches her how to have ‘fox feet’ and ‘deer ears’ Sylvia suddenly finds the woods full of possibilities and indeed, animals.