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055 The Lonely Dragon

2/13/2023

Sparky the dragon was born under amazing circumstances which imbued him a special magic powers.  But, it turns out, being special made it really hard for him to to make friends.  What can he do to finally find some friends in the kingdom?

The lesson: Kindness and generosity can make the world a better place.

054 Ho ho huh? | Santa’s Lost Memories

12/23/2023

After Santa loses his memory from a falling toy, Mrs. Claus and Tinsel, the lead elf, face a race against time to restore his memories using familiar objects and his favorite carol. Tune in to discover if they can reignite Santa’s memory and save Christmas in this heartwarming yet thrilling story.

The lesson: Show someone you love, that you love them

053 Luna the Last Unicorn

12/5/2023

In a mystical forest, Luna, a unique unicorn with a rainbow-colored coat, wanders alone, feeling different from the creatures around her. Longing for someone like her, Luna explores the forest, discovering new wonders and learning about the magic within her. 

The lesson: Don’t be afraid to explore

052 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

10/15/2023

In the quiet town of Sleepy Hollow, schoolteacher Ichabod Crane finds himself entangled in mysterious and eerie events surrounding a local legend. As he navigates life in this peculiar town, he discovers that some tales might have more truth to them than he ever imagined.

The lesson: Respect the legends of your elders.

051 The Boy Who Ran Up a Volcano

8/19/2023

Join us today as we follow a boy with an insatiable urge to run, from the fields of his youth to the mysterious shadows of Arequipa’s volcanoes. In the face of doubters and imposing challenges, will determination be enough? Dive in and discover a tale of heart, dreams, and the mountains we all face.

The lesson: Believe in yourself and your abilities, even if others doubt you.

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050 Tommy Moves to Sidney Town

8/4/2023

Tommy, a newcomer to the magical Sidney Town, is guided by a crab to Sidney the sea monster’s cave after neglecting an opportunity to help someone. Through a seemingly tedious task, he learns a profound lesson about helping others, returning to the town to a warm welcome, his new understanding cemented by a dolphin charm on his bracelet.

The lesson: Kindness adds up over time

049 Rosie and the Sunstone

3/14/2022

Embark on a journey with Rosie and her unicorn friend, Sparkles, as they venture into the mysterious Darkwood Forest to save their beloved village.

The lesson: Be kind to everyone because it makes the world a better place to be.

048 A Christmas Carol

12/21/2022

Ebenezer Scrooge is a wicked old man who only loves money.  Through the intervention of 3 Christmas ghosts he learns that there is alot more to life than money!  Can he finally become a good person, or will he remain set in his ways?

The lesson: Loving one another is more important than how much money we have.

047 City Mouse and Country Mouse

10/20/2022

A country mouse visits his mouse friend in the city and learns about all the delicious foods available in the city!  Unfortunately, it turns out that all the delicious food comes with a price – what is a country mouse to do!

The lesson: Be thankful for what you have.

046 Witch or Werewolf

10/14/2022

A scary old lady lives near a village, but she seems to have the ability to solve all the townspeople’s problems!  One day, a terrifying beast appears – will the old lady help or is there more to the story than meets the eye?

The lesson: Face your fears head on!

045 Curious George

9/9/2022

A man in a yellow hat meets a monkey and becomes best friends. The monkey is curious about everything though! I wonder what he’ll get into?

The lesson: When you try new things, it’s good to have an adult around.

044 Pinocchio

8/22/2022

An old wood carver whittles himself a wooden doll that comes to life!  But, Pinocchio wants to be a real boy and not a wooden doll.  Can he figure out what he has to do for his dad, Gepetto, to finally have a real son?

The lesson: Be your most authentic self by telling the truth and being kind to others.

043 Why the Sea is Salty

6/3/2022

A king has a magical device, but it gets stolen by a thief!  Does the thief have any idea what he’s doing, or is he going to accidentally change the world forever?  I think this could be the start of a catastrophe.

The lesson: Don’t steal things that don’t belong to you.

042 Santa’s Favorite Story

12/22/2021

Santa Claus goes on a hike and falls asleep.  When he wakes up, he is surrounded by his forest friends who ask him about his Christmas plans.  Santa then shares the meaning of Christmas with them all through the retelling of his own favorite Christmas story.

The lesson: Not everything has to be serious all the time, have some fun with the holidays.

041 The Legend of the Poinsettia

12/04/2021

Why is the Poinsettia our favorite flower at Christmas time? Well, there is a legend that explains it…

The lesson: Giving someone a gift is about showing love.

040 The Legend of King Midas

11/23/2021

A king is in love with gold, and is granted the power to turn whatever he touches into gold!  This is great!  Isn’t it?

The story of King Midas is a great one for Thanksgiving or anytime we want to reflect on what we’re grateful for in life.  It’s important to count our blessings and remember all the things we have to be thankful for.

The lesson: Be thankful for what you have.

039 The Vault

10/08/2021

Another Halloween episode!  The Vault is a creepy story about a boy who works in a graveyard and accidentally gets locked inside one of the old tombs. It was inspired by an old horror story by HP Lovecraft called “In the Vault”.

Not too scary for younger audiences, but definitely a little creepy.  Probably scarier for parents!

The lesson: You are stronger and smarter than you realize.

038 Hide and Seek

10/01/2021

A Halloween episode: two girls are left home alone and decide to play hide and seek.  As they look for places to hide around the house, they discover that they may not be all alone after all!

The lesson: Always take care of your siblings.

037 The Tale of Peter Rabbit

07/31/2021

A very naughty rabbit gets himself into a very dangerous situation. Will he make it out alive? A beloved classic by Beatrix Potter.

The lesson: It’s OK to take advice from others (and sometimes you should).

036 The Story of Ferdinand

05/29/2021

Ferdinand was a young bull who lived in Madrid, Spain.  Unlike the other bulls, Ferdinand didn’t like to fight and rough house with the other bulls, he preferred to sit under a cork tree and smell the flowers!  So, how on earth did he end up getting picked to fight in the bull fights, and what happened to him?

The lesson: Be yourself and don’t let others change what you love.

035 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher

05/01/2021

Jeremy Fisher is a frog that lives in a small house in the middle of the buttercups of the pond.  Wearing a raincoat and galoshes, he goes fishing with his rod made of a stalk of grass and a horsehair.  A trout rises from the water and seizes him with a snap, but doesn’t like the taste of his raincoat spits him out immediately.  From that day Jeremy no longer went fishing.

The lesson: Keep trying when things get hard.

034 The Princess and the Pea

03/25/2021

A prince wishes to marry a princess, but he wants to make sure she is a real princess rather than one of the dozens of royal pretenders who inhabit the realm.  The royal family concocts a plan to discover her true identity!

The lesson: Don’t judge people before getting to know them. 

033 The Gingerbread Man

03/07/2021

A gingerbread man comes to life, but everybody wants to eat him! Can he get away before he becomes an afternoon snack?

032 The Story of St. Valentine

02/14/2021

Do you know why we ask people to “be our Valentine” on Valentine’s Day?  St. Valentine is why!  He was a real person and his story of love is one to remember!  It was so important that we celebrate it every year.  Learn who Father Valentine was and what he did to inspire us to show people that we love them.

031 The Poky Little Puppy

01/18/2021

A poky little puppy digs under the fence and escapes into the wide, wide world with his brothers and sisters. Will he be able to make his way home?

030 The Boy Who Cried Wolf

01/03/2021

A bored, young shepherd decides to amuse himself.  Can the villagers ever forgive him?

029 The Story of the Toy Woolly Dog

04/10/2020

A little boy wants a new, stuffed, woolly dog toy to add to his collection.  Where on earth is he going to get one?  Maybe he should take matters into his own hands!

028 Comrades

04/02/2020

A little black kitten becomes lost on a rainy day, and a little boy is in need of a best friend!  Will these two lonely souls find each other in their time of greatest need?

027 Rosie O’Sullivan’s Adventure

03/27/2020

One night, a young girl is lifted from her bedroom by magic and flies above the countryside!  She meets a beautiful horse during her adventure, but the two must eventually separate.  Will Rosie ever see her friend again?

026 Beauty and the Beast

03/20/2020

An old merchant is imprisoned in a mansion by a terrible beast, but his beautiful daughter switches places with him!  How will she react to the beast, and what exactly is the beast?

025 Wilbur’s Escape

03/16/2020

A little pig named Wilbur is able to escape from his pigpen and experience true freedom!  What will he do now that he’s escaped?

024 Rapunzel

03/13/2020

A witch takes a young girl from her family as an infant and hides her away in a tower!  Rapunzel thinks she’s happy until one day when a Prince stumbles upon her tower.

023 Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp

03/06/2020

A young man finds a magical lamp and a genie who grants his every wish!  One day, an evil sorcerer steals it and kidnaps the sultan’s daughter.  Can Aladdin save her and get his genie back?

022 Rumpelstiltskin

02/28/2020

A weaver lies to the king to make himself seem more important than he is, but his daughter gets stuck having to spin straw into gold!  Will she be able to do it?  Maybe with the help of a magical little man.

021 Sleeping Beauty

02/21/2020

A princess is cursed by a fairy to sleep for 100 years!  Is there any prince strong enough to make his way into the castle and wake her from her slumber?