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Storybox Playlist: Stories to Launch the Summer

The summer solstice — or "midsummer" as it is called in the Celtic calendar — marks the longest day of the year. So, how do you spend that day? Having a picnic? Going camping? Swimming? Here is a collection of stories showing many different ways to enjoy a looooong day outside.

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Catching Crayfish

Martin & Sylvia are sure the summer has arrived now that the crayfish have appeared in their brook. They spend the day figuring out how to catch some.

21 min

Beaver Days

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

24 min

Martin & Sylvia's Summer Adventures (Collection)

This Collection is a long "Martin & Sylvia" story divided into three parts. The story follows the delightful events of a summer adventure to the Thousand Islands for a family reunion, a celebration of imagination, and a hunt for Mermaids!

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Sunny the Raccoon Kit

Sunny the raccoon doesn't like to go to bed because he wants to stay up and watch the sunrise, until one morning when his dad lets him stay up and he becomes very, very tired.

12 min

This Is Camping

It's time for their annual camping trip and Martin and Sylvia are excited to enjoy all of their camping traditions. This year, they learn that camping means different things to different people.

19 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.