Sophie and Sebastian

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. In this episode, Sophie really wants a cat. She comes up with a cunning plan to convince Dad. But will she succeed? Please note that we've made some big changes to our podcast. We've moved over to a dedicated podcast hosting solution (Buzzsprout), and so our old website is no longer around. The move means that we're now on wa...

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. It's spring time in Alberta, so let's celebrate with a poem about nature. Between the time when I wrote the episode and recorded it, all the snow melted!  In this episode we share some marvelous facts about woodpeckers, as well as a poem.  We talk about the woodpecker's long tongue, its zygodactylic toes, and the fact that it...

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. This is a story I've been meaning to write for a while. Many of the Sophie and Sebastian stories are about relationships and community. So I wanted the kids to do a kind deed. The challenge was to avoid being overly preachy and boring. You'll have to decide if the story succeeds in that. Writing "A Gift With Words" was c...

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. This story is a return to the style of some of the earliest Sophie and Sebastian stories. Over time, the stories have of course become more complex, but this one is all about innocence and curiosity. Enjoy!  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. Time for another Sophie and Sebastian story. This one is all about using your imagination and telling exciting stories, the kind that make you forget everything you were doing before. It's okay for kids to be a bit bored once in a while: it often leads to great creativity!  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. Who doesn't like to have a tea party. The difficulty is finding a good butler to serve you! Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. Time for some more poetry! In this episode we feature two poems, including one about the famous pirate Tessa Messa de Delicatessa! Enjoy.  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. In this poetry episode, we celebrate the coming of spring and share a little poem about chickadees. Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message.  Time for our first poetry episode! We'll start with something fairly simple: the limerick.  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. Time for another Sophie and Sebastian story. Sophie recently broke her arm when she went sledding. Fortunately it was a minor buckle fracture, and she should be better soon.  I also wanted to write about people's favourite words, and the way words can start to haunt us when we think about them a lot. Some of the more difficult words in...

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message.  Many of our stories celebrate the passing of the seasons. There's something beautiful about the way the world changes all around us. Even if we might not love every season--and winter is a little long in Canada, where we live--it's still wonderful to experience so much variety!  This story, then, is about autumn, when the leaves...

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message.  It's a rainy day, but you can always have fun inside. In this story, Sophie decides that it's time to play a hiding game. As you'll find out, the rules are very simple, but figuring out the clues and finding the prize before the other team does--now that's quite a challenge.  This story was inspired by a memory of a chi...

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. In this episode, Sophie visits her best friend Jasmine, and together they do everything they can to get Jasmine's dad to play with them. He says he's too busy, but isn't that what every parent always says?  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. This story is dedicated to all those wonderful teachers out there who do their utmost to make a difference.  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. This story is all about making great art. But what is art anyway? And how do you become an artist? Sophie and Sebastian try to find out.  We hope this story inspires you to do some drawing and painting. Have fun and be creative!  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. In this episode we have a bedtime story about … bedtime! Oh, and of course there’s a llama, a hot air balloon, and much more. So snuggle up and enjoy! Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. In this story, Sophie and Sebastian have a mystery to solve. Someone does not seem to like the tiny library they made for all their neighbours. Who could it be? Listen carefully and see if you can guess the culprit.  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message.  One wet and blustery day, Sophie's friend Jasmine comes over for a visit. But Sophie and Jasmine don't want Sebastian to play with them, so they do what girls do: they put up a sign saying "Girls Only." Will that be enough to keep the boys out? And what are these girls up to anyway? That of course is a secret, and you&a...

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. One day, Bert decides to do something nice for Fran, but it doesn’t all go according to plan. Fortunately, Bert has some amazing friends who are more than happy to visit him at the hospital... This episode contains a lot of allusions to Winnie the Pooh , so I thought it might be fun to point out where the story of “The Hospital Visit” revea...

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message.  "One sunny day the sky was so perfectly blue that it looked like you could jump off the roof and dive into a lake..." So begins "The Lemonade Stand," a nostalgic story about that most magical of childhood memories -- having your own lemonade stand!  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. Sophie challenges Sebastian to a race, but since she's also the referee, she gets to make up the rules!  This story is dedicated to my brother, who once challenged me to a similar race in opposite directions -- with similarly disastrous results ... No hard feelings though. ;)  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. Sophie makes a new friend and explores Lava Land! Note: this story contains a few references to children dying from stepping in lava. If you think your child may find this traumatic, perhaps preview the story first.  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. When Sophie and Sebastian go to the zoo, Mrs. Wilson comes along and Sophie dresses up as a monkey! Find out what happens next …  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. Some nights, Sebastian does not want to eat his supper. But when there is dessert, Sophie may be able to help him out …  Support the show

Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. Time for a train story! Snuggle up and enjoy a cheeky parody of Thomas the Train and The Little Engine That Could .  Support the show