Storytime with Dad

Storytime with Dad

Stories from Dad with fatherly wisdom. Stay a while and listen!

Episodes

July 17, 2025 9 mins

Two playful dogs love performing pranks on their neighbors at twilight. When they encounter two mean cats they cleverly teach them a lesson in kindness.

The lesson: Be brave and help others understand how their behavior effects you.

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Sparkle the unicorn loves lollipops and decides to share them with his town! One day, a mysterious lollipop salesman arrives with magical lollipops… Should Sparkle give them a try?

The lesson: Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.

Bonus: In this story, a listener reads their own story at the end!

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May 30, 2025 12 mins

Spark the dragon discovers that she really wants to learn how to drive a car, but the family rule is Dragons Don't Drive!  What is a little dragon to do?

The lesson: Some rules are meant to keep us safe.

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May 23, 2025 12 mins

This is an updated, modern re-telling of the classic tale about an ugly duckling who grows up to be a swan, by Han Christian Anderson.

The lesson: Our differences make us all beautiful in our own way

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April 18, 2025 10 mins

The world has lost all of its color!  Will two best friend rainbows be able to save the day and restore the world to normal?

The lesson: Our differences can make our friendships stronger

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March 18, 2025 7 mins

A girls pride ends up bringing trouble to a village.  Will they learn their lesson and overcome the challenge?

The lesson: We are stronger together than alone.

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February 7, 2025 9 mins

A little monkey has to move away from the Jungle he grew up in.  What new adventures await him?

The lesson: New places bring new friends and adventures

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January 17, 2025 8 mins

Each year Tumbleweed Valley hosts it's very own rodeo, but this year they're in for a surprise!  What big idea might this town's little tractor have in mind?

The lesson: Sometimes winning isn't as important as simply doing something you enjoy doing.

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After the pizza monster brought Frank and Stein fame, they decide to expand their operations!  What trouble could they get into this time?

The lesson: There is such a thing as too much of a good thing

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December 17, 2024 8 mins

A hedgehog wants to wear a hat, but which one should he choose!?  Will Harold ever be able to find the perfect hat that will make him beautiful?

The lesson: Making decisions is hard sometimes, but we can commit and move past our fear.

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November 8, 2024 6 mins

A very special dragon just loves noodles!  One day he is surprised when the noodles start...dancing?  What could this spell for the townspeople!

The lesson: Make time to celebrate things.

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October 18, 2024 11 mins

The kingdom of Munch-a-lot prepares for their annual Food Festival, when suddenly it is threatened by a Grumpy Giant!  Will the kingdom be destroyed by the giant, or will the Knights of the Round Tablecloth be able to save everyone?

The lesson: Don't be quick to judge, and treat people with kindness

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September 27, 2024 7 mins

In a small, quaint town, something dreadful happens!  Will this cheesy monstrosity be the town's downfall or their greatest opportunity?

The lesson: Reframing problems can turn them from bad things into good things!

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August 23, 2024 9 mins

Sister bear reads a scary story and becomes afraid of the dark!  Can Papa Bear help her find ways to be brave and strong?

The lesson: Everyone is afraid of the dark sometimes, but you can be brave

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July 10, 2024 9 mins

A scruffy rabbit named Arthur finds his perfect home just when a family needs him most, bringing joy and comfort.

The lesson: Everything has it's own perfect time and place for happening

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May 13, 2024 6 mins

A pup and her accident-prone best friend go on adventures to the Wild Wood.  I sure hope they manage to stay safe!

The lesson: Great friends can sometimes complement one another

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March 22, 2024 10 mins

A boy named Charlie discovers that he has a super power!  Do you think he'll become a super hero... or a super villain?  Listen to find out!

The lesson: We all have a super power inside of us to discover.

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February 13, 2024 7 mins

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.

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December 23, 2023 9 mins

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

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December 5, 2023 8 mins

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

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