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Storybox Playlist

Immerse yourself in thematic storytelling with Storybox Playlist. Explore curated collections of stories that fit into a specific theme or mood, offering endless inspiration and entertainment.

Storybox Playlist: Stories of Wilderness Stewardship

Here are a few stories that model true stewardship of the natural world — and will inspire your child to tread more lightly and with more respect through the world's wilderness.

Storybox Playlist: Stories of Birthdays and Gifts

We hope these stories can help open your next birthday party up to new ideas and traditions.

Storybox Playlist: Stories that Model True Leadership

Here are a few stories that model leadership based on compassion, empathy, courage, and possibility.

Storybox Playlist: Stories of Social Inclusion

Nowadays, social inclusion needs to be taught — how to notice exclusion and then how to include others in a socially acceptable and effective way. Here are some stories that can help.

Storybox Playlist: Stories of Superheroes

Some of the stories this week feature the superheroes of everyday life, while other stories help us find the true superhero in each one of us.

Storybox Playlist: Stories for Back to School

In the northern hemisphere, we are enjoying our last summer adventures while gathering supplies for the school year ahead! Here are several stories to help build excitement, focus, and anticipation — and mediate nervousness — about the first day of school.

Storybox Playlist: Stories of Kindness

These stories effectively counter that tendency towards fear controlling actions by encouraging small kindnesses – planting flowers, anonymous gifts, kind words, and indeed building connections, rather than divisions.

Storybox Playlist: Stories for Returning Home

These stories are all about "coming home" and the gifts that home can uniquely bring us all.

Storybox Playlist: Stories for Exploring Big Parks

These stories all feature "big parks" that your family can visit — and learn something new!

Storybox Playlist: Stories for Exploring Local Parks

Neighborhood parks, picnic areas, lakes, rivers and green spaces are a central part of every town. These stories all celebrate the civic gift of local parks and all the magical opportunities they give to the people who live there!

Storybox Playlist: Stories for Exploring Your Own Backyard

Whether your yard is hundreds of acres or an alley with flowerpots, there is always something to discover and explore. These are stories of the amazing and delightful discoveries that happen when you pay attention and open yourself to surprises!

Storybox Playlist: Stories for Staycations

Summer Vacation has begun and while some children are going to camp, traveling to see grandparents, and adventuring to new places – most children are staying home. "There's nothing to do" is heard 'round the country – but if they all allow themselves to slow down and see what is under their noses, they will discover the magic of "Staycations."

Storybox Playlist: How to Build a Nest – Stories of Different Family Models

Mom and dad, single dad, two moms, only child, twins, adopted child, fostered siblings — it truly takes a village to raise a child. And a village with so many models!

Storybox Playlist: Stories to Launch the Summer

The summer solstice — or "midsummer" as it is called in the Celtic calendar — marks the longest day of the year. So, how do you spend that day? Having a picnic? Going camping? Swimming? Here is a collection of stories showing many different ways to enjoy a looooong day outside.

Storybox Playlist: Stories of Gender and Identity

Who am I? Do I belong? Where are there people like me? All children ask these questions at some point in their development and these stories are designed to meet them at this point — and then to reassure them that: they are themselves — and they belong.

Storybox Playlist: Stories for Making New Friends

Good friends are the best. They can make us laugh, they can inspire us, they can bring play into our lives, they can make us feel at home in the world. Sometimes it takes a little effort to find and make good friends, but it's worth it! Let these stories inspire you.

Storybox Playlist: Stories for Summer Travels

These stories are designed to make summer adventures more inspiring for kids while giving their parents some needed time off. This Playlist is comprised of Collections rather than individual stories - because we know you'll need lots of stories for those long drives!

Storybox Playlist: Stories to Inspire Healthy Eating

Whether your family is looking to eat healthier or just looking for inspiration to keep on the right track, we've got five really inspiring stories for you.

Storybox Playlist: Stories to Help with Teasing and Bullying

The intent of these stories is to give families a place to start as they discuss and develop strategies around teasing, bullying and other relationship conflicts.

Storybox Playlist: Stories for Mother's Day

On May 8th, families around the world will honor their mothers and grandmothers with hugs, gifts, and words of gratitude. We have a wonderful lineup of stories for you, honoring all different kinds of mothers and ways of mothering.

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