Skookum Kid's Stories
Today's Children's Story Books are Podcasts! Hosts Dave Graham and Peter McCully bring you "Skookum Kid's Stories", delightful, original stories about a boy named Peter and his pet Eskimo Dog "Gracie" who are always finding an adventure, and Captain Dave of the "Mellow Submarine". He and "Larry the Lobster" find excitement above and below the waterline.
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Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on an extraordinary underwater adventure that spans 72 years! This captivating children's story takes young listeners aboard the remarkable mellow submarine as they discover a mysterious message in a bottle at Deep Bay, Vancouver Island. Meet Dr. Marina Seahorse at the underwater current research station, Walter the wise whale who&ap...
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Join storyteller Peter McCully for a heartwarming tale about 7-year-old Peter and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie in Coombs, Vancouver Island. This touching screen time balance kids story addresses one of modern parenting's biggest challenges - helping children find healthy digital habits while maintaining meaningful relationships.
Perfect for Vancouver Island families, this children&apos...
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Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on a delightful surface adventure to Campbell River, Vancouver Island - known for its legendary wharf and world-famous chips. This heartwarming Campbell River kids story takes young listeners aboard the remarkable mellow submarine as it surfaces for sunshine, friendship, and unforgettable maritime memories meeting Sammy the Seal.
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Join Peter and his fluffy white American Eskimo dog Gracie on a heartwarming back to school adventure in Coombs, just outside Parksville on Vancouver Island. This delightful children's story follows seven-year-old Peter as he prepares for second grade, showing young listeners that school anxiety is normal and new beginnings can be exciting.
Perfect for Vancouver Island families, this back to sc...
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Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on a heartwarming culinary journey to Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island. This delightful children's cooking story takes young listeners aboard the remarkable mellow submarine as our heroes discover that the best ingredient in any recipe is friendship and love.
Perfect for Vancouver Island families, this cooking adventure story teaches ...
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Join young Peter and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie on an enchanting journey along the beautiful Parksville boardwalk. This heartwarming children's story captures the magic that happens when locals and visitors connect, creating lasting memories on Vancouver Island's stunning coastline.
Perfect for Parksville-Qualicum Beach families, this community story teaches kids about hospitali...
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Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on an incredible shrinking submarine adventure through Vancouver Island's Little Qualicum River! This captivating educational children's story takes young listeners on a magical journey following Pacific salmon on their epic spawning migration.
Perfect for Vancouver Island families, this salmon adventure story teaches kids about ...
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Join Peter, a caring 7-year-old boy, and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie on an inspiring community service adventure in Coombs on Vancouver Island. This heartwarming children's story shows young listeners how kids can make a real difference in their neighborhoods through acts of kindness and community service.
Perfect for Vancouver Island families, this kids community service story teache...
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Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on a magical journey to Parksville Beach Fest - Vancouver Island's most beloved family celebration. This captivating children's story takes young listeners aboard the remarkable mellow submarine as it transforms adventure into unforgettable memories at one of Parksville's premier community events.
Perfect for Vancouver Islan...
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Join young Peter and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie on a heartwarming journey to overcome dental anxiety in this specially crafted children's story. Set in beautiful Oceanside Dental Clinic with the caring Dr. B, this tale transforms first dentist visit fears into exciting adventures that Vancouver Island families will treasure.
This children’s story teaches kids that going to the dentis...
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When Captain Dave and Larry set sail for Tofino's sparkling beaches, they never expected to face a wall of thick fog that would test their friendship and navigation skills. With their compass spinning wildly and visibility near zero, this Vancouver Island submarine adventure becomes a lesson in community support and marine friendship.
This Tofino lighthouse adventure shows kids how community su...
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Join young Peter and his loyal American Eskimo dog Gracie on an unforgettable adventure to Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. This heartwarming children story about asking for help transforms a disappointing kite disaster into a beautiful lesson about courage, community, and the magic of new friendships. Ranger Johnson demonstrates how adults can guide children with kindness, while Peter shows kids ...
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Join Captain Dave and his enthusiastic first mate Larry the lobster on their most heartwarming underwater adventure yet! This incredible SS Minnow kids story takes young listeners to the beautiful waters of Nanoose Bay, where they discover the real boat from Gilligan's Island.
Perfect for Vancouver Island families, this boat restoration story teaches kids about preservation, friendship, and how...
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Join 7-year-old Peter and his fluffy white American Eskimo dog Gracie on an incredible kids marine biology Vancouver Island adventure at the renowned Deep Bay Marine Field Station. This captivating children's story transforms young listeners into junior marine biologists through hands-on tide pool exploration that makes science education unforgettable.
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Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster embark on a magical adventure to Duncan - known as the "city of totems." Aboard their remarkable mellow submarine that transforms into a yellow bus for land travel, the duo explores the charming seaside village of Cowichan Bay before venturing into Duncan to discover the magnificent totem poles carved by the Coast Salish peoples, par...
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Join Peter and his incredible dog Gracie on their environmental adventure at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park! When Gracie's super-sniffer uncovers buried trash that no one else could find, they become the park's official "hidden trash detectives." Peter decides to become a regular "park protector" with Gracie, planning to create their own cleanup club.
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The story begins at Miracle Beach Provincial Park, where Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster discover that thousands of sand dollars have mysteriously disappeared from their favorite cove. Determined to solve this mystery, they encounter Harold the heron who suggests consulting with Tabitha, an ancient sea turtle with extensive knowledge of the coastal waters.
Tabitha reveals tha...
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Peter and his fluffy white American Eskimo dog, Gracie embark on their first gardening project together. Their adventure begins with a trip to the Meadowood Store, where they meet Steffany Burger, the friendly owner who helps them select starter plants, soil, and fertilizer for their garden. During their visit, Peter discovers the store's famous Bigfoot statue and learns about local legends of...
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Join Captain Dave, his talking lobster first mate Larry, and a group of curious children as they embark on an educational sailing adventure through the Gulf Islands. What begins as a simple lesson in navigation through Active Pass turns mysterious when an unusual fog rolls in, revealing a ghostly sailing ship from the 1920s.
Following this phantom vessel, they discover a hidden cove with an abando...
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The Story follows Peter on his first day of soccer practice with his new team, the Riverside Rapids. Nervous about fitting in, Peter brings Gracie as the team mascot, complete with a custom blue and white bandana that matches the team colors. Throughout the practice, Gracie proves to be more than just a pet - she becomes a source of comfort for Peter and helps him make new friends on the team. Her ...
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