Storytellers, David and Lisabeth Sewell McCann, captivated me immediately with their original, audio-only, Sparkle Stories.
I love listening to stories. In fact, I grew up listening to old-time radio shows on public radio — have you ever heard one? My family and I would gather around the radio and listen to The Shadow or Fibber McGee and Molly, my favorite. (Remember Fibber’s closet?) It’s probably before your time — it was before mine, too but we had that station . . . good memories.
Sparkle Stories
In a similar way, Sparkle Stories are continuing (serial) stories meant to entertain and inspire children ages 3 – 10 with these three story lines —
Listen to a sample of Junkyard Tales.
Listen to a sample of So Many Fairies.
Listen to a sample of Martin and Sylvia.
Also, each Saturday is a Saturday Sparkle time with a mixture of stories, songs, poetry, and games. And, Sparkle Stories offer other stories for loss and grief, courage, magic, and helping others.
Giveaway:
Enter to win a one year subscription to Sparkle Stories. Imagination Soup’s official sweepstake rules are found here. Winner will be chosen at random. To enter, leave a comment below by June 14, 2011.
BONUS Offer for everyone — 1 Month for $1: Try out Sparkle Stories for one month for only $1. Use code 935C when you sign up.
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jim dolan says
If you would like to hear those great old time radio shows again check out this website http://www.otrlisten.com All the old favorites are there with restored sound.
Tara Lazar says
Very cute! I miss the old radio serials, too.
Patricia says
I would love to win this subscription. I teach students with mod to severe disabilities and they love to listen to audio books. They would love this opportunity.
Jennifer says
Awesome!!! I’m always on the lookout for audio stories as we have a, “no-movie car” as my daughter puts it. This trip to Grandma & Grampa’s we listened to ‘The Witches’ to pass the 5 hour drive. It’s so nice when a great story and brilliant storytelling take you to another world! And even better when shared with a child!
sharon says
please enter me, would love to win this…what is regular monthly price?
Fibber McGee & Molly says
Fibber McGee and Molly are an all-time favorite of mine as well! Jim & Marian Jordan have a great and gentle sense of humor fun for the whole family. 🙂
wendy says
We love audio books & stories! Just this morning, my son found a radio station that was featuring live stories and he was riveted!
Summer says
I LOVE the old-time radios shows. I’m glad the concept is still going strong. Auditory processing is lacking in many children and this would be a fun way to build this skill.
Jenny says
Oh, I love this idea! I’d much prefer my little man listen to these stories that watch tv!