News & Updates
Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and updates from Sparkle Stories. This category keeps you in the loop with announcements, event updates, and exciting developments.
Your Forest of Magic & Mystery Photos!
Let's take a look at some of your wonderful productions of "The Forest of Magic & Mystery"!
The Forest of Magic & Mystery! A Live Halloween Storytelling Event!
Join us on Halloween evening for a performance of "The Fool's Tale," a live storytelling event featuring some of Austin's best theatrical talent!
NEW STORIES! Mrs. Castlechanter’s Magic Cabinet: In It Together
Just in time for this very unique school year, we have a NEW story collection for you! Mrs. Castlechanter’s Magic Cabinet: In It Together...
The Dory Horde Launch!
A brand new series that is full of adventure and mystery launches this week! Read on for more information.
New iOS Update!
Our iOS app has an update! We’re rolling out some exciting new features that have been heavily requested.
The First Sparkle Coloring Book! Windward Ho edition!
Today we are so excited to release a project that's been a long time in the making: the Windward Ho! coloring book. Our awesome team members Jenny and Susan have created a fantastic PDF downloadable coloring book filled with all your favorite Windward Ho! characters.
Martin & Sylvia Paper Dolls!
Today we are excited to announce the release of the Martin & Sylvia printable paper dolls.
There She Blows! "Windward Ho!" Book Five: Pieces of Eight
It's hot from the recording booth! This collection features Jessica, the Windward's beloved Steering Master, and takes you on a grand adventure in search of Fiona, the elusive final pirate girl.
Announcing: Our New App for iOS
We've is completely redesigned our iOS app from the ground up to provide a familiar experience found on our web app. It's fast and efficient and really, really clean. Be sure to update ASAP so you can continue to enjoy your Sparkle Stories!
New Sparkle THEME Music, and the Very First Sparkler (Who Created It)
When Sparkle Stories was just a "twinkle in our eyes," Angus was the original audience for David's delightful bedtime stories, and now he's recreated our Sparkle Theme Music!
Meet the Pirates: Introduction to the Windward Stories
Meet the characters of the Windward Ho! collections...
Windward Ho! Meet the Characters
This week we are welcoming the newest collection of stories in the Windward Ho! series, "Unbound Down Under."
A Note to our Android Users
We spend a lot of our time looking at how we can make the Sparkle experience the absolute best it can be.
Slower & Kinder — a Sparkle Film
We are so excited to release our short Sparkle film, "Slower & Kinder"!
Avast Ye! Announcin’ th’ Newest Sparkle Tales!
We're launching our newest story collection: Windward Ho!
FIFTY: The Stars, the States, the Stories — the Territories
This story from the FIFTY collection are all historical fiction— pulling from real historical and biographical facts — but “sparkled” into a narrative that engages and inspires. They are all developmentally appropriate for children 8 years and older.
Why Podcasts Make Your Kids Smarter
We all want our kids to be smart. We want them to be smart, strong, brave, and kind – and so, as parents, we then seek out opportunities, tools, methods, and strategies that might support that aim. My fathering tends to be very mathematical. If there is a goal, then there are component parts that will lead to fulfilling that goal.
Is the How To Be Super Summer Camp right for your child?
We've addressed the most frequently asked questions, so you can have a look to see if this camp is right for your child.