Storybox Playlist
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Sabbath

Want a great New Year's Resolution? Institute a real day of rest. One day out of seven dedicated to not working, not stressing, not rushing and instead ... slowing down and being still. Sounds great, right? Here are some stories to help.

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Stillness and Quiet

Clancy learns a lesson in patience from some macaques as he waits to get rid of his chicken pox.

21 min

Zippy and the All Clear Common

Zippy the porcupine brings Ben Thompson to "All Clear Day" — a day when the workers stay home and the animals get to enjoy the grounds all by themselves!

24 min

The Ladybugs in the Window

The little old house has been completely updated, except for the south-facing window. Why won't the owner replace it? Ladybug fairies!

23 min

Tip the Wilson's Snipe

Tip wants to learn a special flying technique that the adult snipes can do, and his parents agree to teach him, if he agrees to rest in return.

12 min

Beaver Days

Fredland the Moose arrives with an exciting invitation: come to “Beaver Days,” a fun summer celebration!

24 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.