Storybox Playlist

Storybox Playlist: Stories to Inspire a Love of Science

This playlist theme is: Stories to Inspire a Love Science.

When you hear the word "scientist" the first image that comes to mind is often that of an adult in a lab coat studying things under a microscope, or maybe someone out in the wild with a lab set up in a tent in the jungle. What makes someone a scientist? A sense of wonder and a curiosity to know, experience, and discover all they can about the world around them. Someone who is willing to question the What, Why, and How of things that catch their attention. Do you know who loves to do all of these things? Children.

April 22nd, is Earth Day, so this playlist's theme has been selected to help inspire an awe for nature and to bring out the scientist in every child. Science is awesome and it encompasses every part of our world. These stories are all about the love of science and the scientific method. There is measurement, yes - there is taking notes, yes - there is experimentation and testing, yes. But mostly, there is wonder and awe.

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Martin's Gold

Martin and Sylvia attempt to make their very own gold after learning about alchemy at the library.

19 min

3+

Grandfather and the Green Ash Tree Elf

When the green ash tree is dying, Grandfather remembers when another tree was dying and how he called the help of the fairies.

20 min

4+

The Gift of Inventor Mouse

Tiny Newberry is a shy inventor-mouse. Ben helps his gift to shine quietly without drawing too much attention to the mouse.

16 min

5+

A Case of the Giggles

Daddy teaches the kids how to prevent a "case of the giggles", but can he take his own advice?

16 min

3+

Grit

When Martin gets discouraged while making something special, Daddy tells him that the most important thing any builder or inventor must have is grit: sticking with it, especially when things are difficult.

18 min

3+