Storybox Playlist

Storybox Playlist: Stories that Model True Leadership

Election day in the United States comes on the first Tuesday of November — and up until that day, candidates for local office all the way up to President of the United States will be debating, rallying, speaking, and making a case for their candidacy. Our children watch and listen to what they say and how they behave, and many of us are not happy with the candidates' words and actions. But, leadership does not need to look like this. There are other examples — and here are a few stories that model leadership based on compassion, empathy, courage, and possibility.

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The Council of Fools

In a land where being a Fool was a position of honor of respect, certain Fools began to forget how to use their "fools" skills to entertain the people, until a newcomer reminds them of their true purpose.

28 min

6+

Flemming the Otter

Flemming wants to be chief of the sea otters one day but tires of always trying to be strong and bossy. Then he learns you can be a good leader just by being yourself.

15 min

3+

The Lantern Prince

The Lantern Prince spies a poor beggar woman in the streets and his life is never the same again.

23 min

4+

Kings and Queens of the Forest

Martin feels he's missing out on helping Daddy and Sylvia with their May Day preparations but comes to have his own May Day fun at Wilderness School.

23 min

4+

The Navigator

One girl has the courage to stand up to her whole village, leave her comfortable home, and keep a promise to their Captain.

27 min

6+