Storybox Playlist
Storybox Playlist: Hot! Hot! Hot! Ideas for Staying Cool in the Heat Summer

It's a record-breaking summer and these extra-long days can make it challenging to escape the heat. Here are some stories that might help you cool down.

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The Cool House

It's hot in the Junkyard, and the animals want to help old Mr. Flinch stay cool. Will they find a way?

22 min

Pirates

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"?

17 min

Backyard Water Park

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

18 min

The Fire Within

Piper is sad that others think she is bossy but learns it's okay to be fiery as long as you can see the different kinds of fire in others.

19 min

Dancing on a Bridge

It is a very hot day at the Junkyard, and the animals are out of sorts. The Rowland raccoon family can help!

21 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.