Stories by Character
Jayla

Jayla is Martin's friend at his weekly Goose Eye Wildnerness Camp. She is in the same "Deer Mice" group as Martin. She comes from the nearby city and is shy but very attentive.

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

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+

Part One: What to Do on Thursdays

Part One: What to Do on Thursdays

In part one of four, Momma, Martin & Sylvia set intentions for how they want their "nature school" experience to be, and by the next day, they're on their way!
20 min
4+

Nature Notes

Nature Notes

Martin worries he won't be able to keep up with his schoolmates on a reading and writing assignment at Nature School.
24 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+

Bittersweet

Bittersweet

Sylvia helps Martin decide on the perfect gift for his friend for the last day of Wilderness School before the holiday break.
15 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+

Song of the Hermit Thrush: Part One

Song of the Hermit Thrush: Part One

Martin wonders which Wilderness School group he will be part of as he listens to the descriptions of each and feels like he could belong to them all.
35 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+

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+

Part Two: The Deermice

Part Two: The Deermice

In part two of four, Nature School holds surprises and new friends for Martin and a challenge for Sylvia who is disappointed that her friend doesn't like the rain.
25 min
4+

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