Stories by Character
Mr. Flinch

Mr. Flinch is the Junkyard elder, making his home in the "House of Chairs". His home is often the center of Junkyard gatherings, and his door is always open to friends that need advice, warmth, or a good story and a cup of tea.

You can find Mr. Flinch in all the Junkyard Tales stories.

December One: Sergeant Calls a Meeting

December One: Sergeant Calls a Meeting

The Junkyard animals are distressed over news that the Warden might have to leave the Junkyard and take Sergeant and Winnie with them, but then a familiar mouse arrives with some help.
17 min
4+

Junkyard Valentine's Day

Junkyard Valentine's Day

Every year the junkyard animals draw names for a Valentine's gift exchange. This year, Ben Thompson is worried about finding the perfect gift for Georgia Bean...
26 min
4+

Now That's a Camp!

Now That's a Camp!

Ben plans to create a summer camp for the mice, with the help of his talented friends.
18 min
5+

The Junkyard Clean Up

The Junkyard Clean Up

It's a full Junkyard Clean-Up! By day's end, it's not looking good. How will they get it clean in time?
27 min
4+

The Cool House

The Cool House

It's hot in the Junkyard, and the animals want to help old Mr. Flinch stay cool. Will they find a way?
22 min
5+

The Old Tree and the New Friend

The Old Tree and the New Friend

Lil Mamma and Sally must leave their home in the tree, but they make a new friend.
23 min
5+

Part Two: The Three Little Kittens and the Big Bad Skunk

Part Two: The Three Little Kittens and the Big Bad Skunk

Mr. Flinch comes up with a story to perform at the festival, and the whole Junkyard is a-bustle with Halloween preparations!
19 min
4+

Part One: Cat-Loweeen

Part One: Cat-Loweeen

Ben Thompson invites a friend, and his friend's friends, to the Junkyard Halloween festival and all the animals decide to celebrate them.
23 min
4+

Sparkle Car #6: Expeditions and Discoveries

Sparkle Car #6: Expeditions and Discoveries

Includes: an original Junkyard Tales story, plus a nature tale and a folktale from Yugoslavia.
61 min
3+

Introduction Part Four: The House of Chairs

Introduction Part Four: The House of Chairs

Ben Thompson is determined to help Mr. Flinch to help by discovering just the right spot for his new home.
23 min
4+

Introduction Part Three: Mr. Flinch

Introduction Part Three: Mr. Flinch

Ben Thompson learns that things can change quickly in the Junkyard.
22 min
4+

The Pie Festival

The Pie Festival

It's the Pie Festival! What kind of pie should Ben make? And will the mystery judge like it?
24 min
5+

Just Like Pico Mouse

Just Like Pico Mouse

The young mice are chilly. Mr. Flinch transforms their perspective on the cold - with a story.
15 min
5+

Reading Lessons

Reading Lessons

Mr. Flinch teaches Tandy Mouse how to read - in secret. What happens when everyone finds out?
21 min
5+

A Quiet Festival

A Quiet Festival

Not many of the Junkyard friends can attend this year's Harvest Festival, so it looks like it will be quiet. Or will it?
16 min
5+

Time with the Grandkits'

Time with the Grandkits'

Lil Mamma needs help with her seven grandkits. Her Junkyard friends become a community of care.
25 min
5+

The Ring Game

The Ring Game

Tomorrow is the annual Junkyard Ring Game, and the Junkyard friends can't find the special ring!
22 min
5+

Brothers and Sisters

Brothers and Sisters

Mr. Flinch has a brother! When the animals go to find him, they find a cat that looks an awful lot like Ben...
25 min
5+

A Dip in the Pond

A Dip in the Pond

Ben says cats don't swim. But when Mr. Flinch accidentally falls into the pond, Ben quickly realizes he might be wrong.
20 min
5+

Mr. Blinch

Mr. Blinch

Mr. Flinch makes his birthday wish - he wants to visit his brother Mr. Blinch who lives under a dumpster in town. How will he get there?
25 min
5+

Mr. Flinch's Birthday

Mr. Flinch's Birthday

How will they celebrate Mr. Flinch's birthday? With stories! Ben Thompson's story contains a "jewel" of information that surprises them all!
24 min
5+

Conquest of the Junkyard Pond

Conquest of the Junkyard Pond

It is very cold in the Junkyard. What brave arctic explorers will help Mr. Flinch?
19 min
5+

Puppy School

Puppy School

Who can teach feisty Winnie, Sergeant's puppy assistant? Sally the chipmunk can.
20 min
5+

Mitzie Niegel

Mitzie Niegel

Something important is lost, and Sergeant suggests they enlist the help of the ever-mysterious mouse — Mitzie Niegel.
21 min
5+

The Gift

The Gift

A pair of curious mice find a perfectly wrapped present sitting in an old boot. Who is it for? Where did it come from?
23 min
5+

New Friends

New Friends

The animals have a day of rest and tell stories about where they came from.
15 min
4+

Snow Possums

Snow Possums

It's a snow sculpture spectacular at the Junkyard, and even old Mr. Flinch jumps in.
22 min
5+

Spring Break

Spring Break

It’s time for the yearly Spring Festival, but it's cold. How will the Junkyard animals meet the challenge?
15 min
4+

In the Stillness

In the Stillness

A single muskrat arrives on this cold day with some incredible news - she is going to have a baby!
16 min
5+

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

Mr. Flinch inspires Spiro and Ben Thompson to discover the true meaning of the Twelfth Night of Christmas.
21 min
5+

December Nineteen: A Possum's Christmas Story

December Nineteen: A Possum's Christmas Story

The Junkyard animals escape the cold night by listening to a story told by Mr. Flinch about the value of dedication and service to those in need.
15 min
4+

December Nine: Harriet is Here!

December Nine: Harriet is Here!

As the Junkyard animals worry for the safety of the young mice, Harriet the hawk arrives with the news that they are safe, but Zippy still decides to zip to the rescue as well.
14 min
4+

The Junkyard Feast: A Story of Thanksgiving

The Junkyard Feast: A Story of Thanksgiving

Every year Sergeant misses the junkyard animals thanksgiving feast because he spends it with the warden's family. But this year, the animals do something special to show him their appreciation.
25 min
4+

Zippy and the All Clear Common

Zippy and the All Clear Common

Zippy the porcupine brings Ben Thompson to "All Clear Day" — a day when the workers stay home and the animals get to enjoy the grounds all by themselves!
24 min
4+

Part One: The Puppy

Part One: The Puppy

We are introduced to a stray puppy and the animals fall instantly in love with her. Spiro, however, is not impressed.
32 min
4+

Sparkle Car #4: Over the Meadow and Through the Woods

Sparkle Car #4: Over the Meadow and Through the Woods

Includes: an original story from Junkyard Tales, plus nature stories and an adapted Grimm's fairy tale.
61 min
3+

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