Storybox Playlist
Storybox Playlist: Compassion and Understanding Hurt

Ian Maclaren once wrote something very powerful: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”

In honor of Ian Maclaren and so many other deeply compassionate humans, we offer this collection of stories to inspire your compassion and empathy.

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Sheep and Shepherds

When Mr. Brown gives the children a chance to care for Pinochle and Raspberry, his new sheep, they also have a chance to learn about empathy.

19 min

The Mystery of the Diamond Gnome

Valo the crystal fairy lives happily in the earth until one day she suddenly finds herself above ground. But some new friends help her to adjust to her new world.

28 min

Because We Take Care of Each Other

Winnie is nervous for her first vet visit, and so Ben and Spiro secretly come along.

24 min

Mouse Houses

Sylvia and Momma attempt to make some tiny houses around the forest, perfect for the mice who live there.

14 min

Birds and Squirrels

Sylvia thinks she is doing more work than her friend, Sofia, but discovers that there are different ways of helping out.

20 min

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About the Author

David Sewell McCann

Story Spinner

David Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.