Storybox Playlist
Storybox Playlist: Stories of Wilderness Stewardship

The wilderness is ours to protect and cherish — it is essential to everyone in the world — including those who live in tall buildings in the middle of the city. 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.

Goose Eye Wilderness School

When Momma and Daddy enroll him in a local wilderness school, Martin has the opportunity to experience adventures in the wild -- both unexpected and satisfying.

21 min

The Gentle Woodsman and the Final Fall Phoebe

Tobias has always believed he would never marry, and found fulfillment in his work. Until, one day he follows a migrating phoebe bird and meets a special lady.

30 min

Wood Elves

When Martin decides he'd like to be a wood elf, Momma suggests that he just try - and he is surprised that he can do everything they do - with the help of a little magic and imagination!

21 min

The Paper Birch Council

The teacher, Miss Hadley, takes her three young students on a hike to the Paper Birch Council to deliver an important message

19 min

A Taste of the Wild

Spiro decides to try something wild skunks do: taste a junebug grub.

22 min

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.