Stories by Character

Little Laura

Little Laura is the young grand-daughter of Martin and Sylvia's next door neighbors - the Browns. When she comes to visit, Sylvia is particularly delighted, as they get to enjoy crafts and projects, and they explore the world through the eyes of a three year old.

Day One: The Christmas Drum

Now that it's Christmas morning, Martin & Sylvia worry the holiday fun is over. Until they find one more gift behind the tree — a record that inspires a new Christmas tradition.

45 min

4+

24 de diciembre: Nochebuena para los animales

La familia está lista para la Navidad, pero recuerdan que todavía necesitan celebrar a los animales.

21 min

3+

Mother's Helper

Martin & Sylvia are reluctant "mother's helpers" but find it out it's really quite fun!

20 min

3+

A Woods-inar

Woodsies will be learning from a new instructor today — and it’s Martin! He’ll be teaching about a Nature Compass. One part hasn’t quite worked out yet, but everything comes together when inspiration strikes … in the shape of snacktime.

20 min

5+

Even Better Than Sorry

One day with the Woodsies, Sylvia brings Bilby the puppy along and keeps an eye on him … until Bilby disappears. After the crisis resolves, Daddy and Sylvia have a long chat about what feels even better than apologizing.

20 min

5+

Squirrel Brigade

Sylvia is getting ready for her next gathering of Woodsies — and she's feeling stuck. Momma encourages Sylvia to watch and trust that the right idea will arise at the right time. Who knows what might happen?

12 min

5+

Woodsies Isn’t Good

It's the first day of Woodsies, the wilderness group Sylvia has personally designed and planned. She's excited … until her plans go awry. Daddy shares teacherly wisdom that helps Sylvia learn to take unexpected developments in stride.

18 min

5+

A Tasty Good Morning

Martin and Sylvia love all kinds of delicious foods — and breakfast might just be their favorite family meal. Together with Momma and Daddy, they prepare a breakfast feast that is good enough for everyone to eat.

15 min

4+

Day Twelve: Lighting the Way

Day Twelve: As everyone does their part to prepare for the Twelfthnight celebration, they think things couldn't possibly get any better, until a surprise guest arrives.

45 min

4+

Day Eleven: Feast of Eleven Sails

Day Eleven: When the kids feel sad that the Kings night event won't be as they thought, Momma encourages them to go ahead and feel their disappointment.

24 min

4+

Day Two: Toys on the Doorstep

On the second day of Christmas Sylvia feels blue but then she and Martin listen to a Tullyport story and are inspired to bring Christmas joy to the Brown's granddaughter, Laura.

24 min

4+

December 24: Christmas Eve for Animals

December 24: The family is ready for Christmas and everything is prepared, but then they remember they still need to celebrate the animals in their yard.

19 min

3+

December 23: A Cleaning Party

December 23: Martin & Sylvia are excited about everything that will happen on the day of the advent spiral walk... everything except cleaning, that is.

15 min

3+

A Hunting Morning

Mrs. Brown creates a popover treasure hunt where the kids must use their noses to find the yummy "treasure."

19 min

3+

Part Seven: Surprises

Both the Bluejay-Eye Camp and the Goose-Eye Camp put on their end-of-the-week shows, and when Martin and Sylvia come home they compare their seeds of intention to what really happened.

36 min

4+

Part Six: Leadership

Sylvia is frustrated with Laura being too young for Bluejay-Eye Camp, and Martin is unsure on how to put aside his differences with Lucas.

36 min

4+

Day Ten: Ten Pair by Twelfthnight

Day Ten: Everyone is feeling too tired to do all the work that needs to be done, so instead the decide to relax at home and enjoy each other's company.

31 min

4+

Day Nine: Blueberry Buccellati

Day Nine: Sylvia is frustrated because her ideas for the family's party aren't going as planned until Momma encourages her to make room for change.

40 min

4+

Day Eight: Codbells of Tullyport Bay

Day Eight: Martin is overwhelmed with Sylvia's plans but doesn't want to hurt her feelings, until the day's story inspires them to tell each other the truth.

28 min

4+

Day Seven: Childrens Wig Parade

Day Seven: Sylvia tries to convince the family to help act out the stories that Laura missed when she was sick, but everyone seems too busy to participate.

33 min

4+

Day Six: The Kings Keys

Day Six: After Daddy show Martin a gift he received when he was little, Martin examines his gifts in a new light and wonders if they point to what he might be when he grows up.

31 min

4+

Day Five: The Star in the Apple

Day Five: Martin & Sylvia bring Laura some tea to help her feel better, but Daddy has to stay home because he now has a Christmas cold.

28 min

4+

Day Four: Four Legs to a Table

Day Four: When Laura gets sick, Martin & Sylvia worry that their tradition of listening to the story together will come to an end.

28 min

4+

Day Three: Guiding Star

On the third day of Christmas the children worry that the gift they made for Laura will be ruined by the snowstorm, but soon find that there's Christmas magic afoot.

30 min

4+

Part Three: Silent Night

Sylvia experiences some special holiday magic that brings a whole new meaning to her favorite song.

18 min

3+