Sparkle Holiday
Celebrate the season with Sparkle Holiday! Dive into holiday-related crafts, traditions, and festivities to make your celebrations sparkle with joy and magic.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 24: "Christmas Eve for Animals"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Christmas Eve for Animals," the day before Christmas is a quiet one – all their gifts are prepared and the house is decorated and ready for the special day. But Momma reminds them that there is one group that has yet to be celebrated: the birds and animals in their back yard!
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 23- Mike Steps In
The Junkyard animals are ready for the Warden to discover their hard work. They have everything ready, and on the morning of Christmas Eve, they are excited for the Warden to enjoy his gifts. But right off the bat, things do not go to plan. Luckily one of the Junkyard workers steps in at just the right time.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 23: "A Cleaning Party"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "A Cleaning Party," it is the morning of their annual Advent Spiral Walk Party and brother and sister are excited about everything except one thing: cleaning. But Advent magic has a solution to that!
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 22- Beavers
Merryweather Mole wants to return the things she took and become a part of the Junkyard community — but she can’t! The ground is too frozen. The Junkyard animals all try to break through, but it is too hard. Finally some superheroes arrive and together they are able to save the day.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 22: "Caroling"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Caroling," Martin is hesitant about caroling, when he learns that they will be going to a senior living home to sing to the residents. But when they arrive, he is surprised and delighted by what he discovers.
Sparkle Kitchen: Polenta
A warm bowl of polenta—for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—is the coziest thing on a cold day. It's hearty and thick and even it's golden color gently whispers, “I'm warm!”
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 21- Melody Crow
It is a cold morning when the Junkyard animals realize that all the coins, cards, and gifts they had found and created were missing! Melody the Crow arrives just in time to sing a song that helps them all feel sad, disappointed, and angry at what has happened. And it turns out they aren’t the only ones who can hear her song!
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 21: "The Angel"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "The Angel," Sylvia is feeling envious of her friend Sofia because she is going to play the angel in the Christmas play. Luckily the day’s Advent card has a gentle message for her.
A Hanukkah Story — Little Hammer, the Nubian Ibex
We are excited to honor and celebrate the "Festival of Lights" with this Hanukkah story.
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 20
The Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Day 20. Merryweather Mole lives underneath the Junkyard, and she finds all the noise and activity above to be very annoying. When she has finally had enough, she seeks revenge and takes something very precious that belongs to the Junkyard animals.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 20: "The Fairies' Advent"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "The Fairies' Advent," it is a quiet, magical sort of morning for Sylvia and she decides to focus her day on the quietest, most magical folk in her life: the fairies!
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 19: "Busy Day"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Busy Day," today is a busy day for Momma and Daddy, and Martin and Sylvia join them downtown. Brother and sister continue to look for the Advent Card but are surprised by who eventually gives it to them.
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 19 - Mr. Flinch
In this story, Mr. Flinch tells the Junkyard animals a story that he heard when he was a little joey — one that his mother told him every Christmas — and it shows the value of dedication and service to those who need it. Download the printable coloring page here!
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 18 – Lil Mamma
The Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Day 18. The following morning, Sergeant tells Lil Mamma that she might return to the old maple tree because there was “something waiting for her.” What could it be, wonders the busy rabbit. Snow? A badger? A broken limb? But what she discovers surprises and delights her.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 18: "Silly Chickens"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Silly Chickens", it is a very silly day filled with jokes and funny stories. But nothing is as surprising and silly as what they discover later in the chicken coop!
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 17 – Squirrel Circus
The Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Day 17. The second big storm comes to the Junkyard and this time, it brings with it some unexpected guests: The Squirrel Circus! This thrills the Junkyard animals — that is, everyone except the steadfast watchdog who worries that the loud and enthusiastic squirrels will bring too much attention.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 17: "Good Ol'Dog"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Good Ol'Dog," Brother and sister want to make Christmas gifts for their pets Pickles and Billbill. It is easy to think of a good gift for their kitty, but what do you give a good ol’ dog?
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 16 – Inventor Mouse
The Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Day 16. When Sally announces that the children would like a full train set as well as a game table called “Foolsball,” the little mouse Newberry steps forward with a plan for how to build them both.
Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar – Day 16: "Forest Treasures"
In this Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story, "Forest Treasures," Sylvia has a hard time finding acorn caps that she needs for Momma’s gift. Then brother and sister are invited on an Advent Nature Scavenger hunt where they find all sorts of treasures – including acorn caps!
Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Printable Coloring Page: Day 15 – Sally
The Junkyard Tales Audio Advent Calendar Day 15. Sally comes up with a plan to spy on the Warden’s children and discover what they would like for Christmas. But the best laid plans always have challenges — and Sally needs to change her plan very quickly so that she can accomplish her task without being discovered!
