Stories by Character
Dion

Dion is Martin's friend at his weekly Goose Eye Wildnerness Camp. He is in the same "Deer Mice" group as Martin. He comes from the nearby city and has an infectious sense of humor.

You'll find all of the stories about Dion in the Martin & Sylvia: Nature School Series!

Kings and Queens of the Forest

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+

Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature

Martin learns to appreciate his senses besides "sight" as he explores the natural world using sound, smell and touch.
28 min
4+

All the Pretty Voices

All the Pretty Voices

Martin wakes up thinking about how different voices make him feel. This exploration continues at Wilderness School when they listen to the different "voices" of the birds.
20 min
4+

The Color Is Always There

The Color Is Always There

Martin, Sylvia and Nature School friends explore different ways to find color, even when the weather seems dreary and brown.
25 min
4+

The Bud's Story

The Bud's Story

Martin's disappointment about being late for Nature School turns into excitement about the year ahead after learning about a tree bud's life cycle.
23 min
4+

The Sword Inside

The Sword Inside

Martin and Daddy explore whether knights are still knights without horses, armor and swords...
17 min
4+

Change Fairies

Change Fairies

Martin explores different ways to think about fire and other things that go through changes.
22 min
4+

Out in the Sticks

Out in the Sticks

Martin and Sylvia each cope with frustration and disappointment in Nature School this week...
27 min
4+

They Were Here

They Were Here

Martin considers whether people, as well as animals, make an impact on the forest, just by visiting it.
23 min
4+

Song of the Hermit Thrush: Part Two

Song of the Hermit Thrush: Part Two

As Wilderness School comes to a close for the year, Martin realizes he learned a lot about the natural world, but even more about himself.
31 min
4+

Bugged by Bugs

Bugged by Bugs

Martin tries not using bug spray at Wilderness School and finds that it's hard not to be bugged by the bugs!
23 min
4+

Sugaring Together

Sugaring Together

Martin is upset to miss the first day of sugaring at home, but is surprised to learn he'll be teaching the sugaring lesson at wilderness school!
21 min
4+

A Geometry of Hearts

A Geometry of Hearts

Martin uses geometry to explore shapes at the Goose-eye Camp, and realizes math can be useful and fun.
21 min
4+

Nature Medicine

Nature Medicine

Martin tries to make it through the day at Nature School even though he's feeling under the weather and gains some wisdom from the natural world.
19 min
4+

Part Four: The Great Gift

Part Four: The Great Gift

In the last of this four part collection, both Martin & Sylvia find themselves exhausted after a fun fulfilling first day at each of their nature schools.
35 min
4+

Part Three: Out in the Elements

Part Three: Out in the Elements

In part three of four, Martin experiences some uncomfortable competition, and Sylvia finds a way to entice Sophia out side in the rain.
21 min
4+

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