Sophie and Sebastian

Welcome to the wonderful world of Sophie and Sebastian. These whimsical and delightful stories are sure to delight the whole family. Written in the nonsensical style of A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh, every adventure provides clean, family-friendly enjoyment without being preachy or overly moralistic. In each story, Sophie and Sebastian learn something new about our wonderful world. They also make some wonderful and unusual friends, including the old neighbours (Bert and Fran, Mrs. Wilson). In fact, one of the best parts of this podcast is the humorous and meaningful relationships that develop over time. Above all, the "Sophie and Sebastian" stories are a nostalgic and witty celebration of childhood.

Episodes

Poetry Episode 4: The Woodpecker

April 19, 2021 • 4 mins

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...

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A Gift With Words

April 3, 2021 • 12 mins

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...

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Bird Watching

February 27, 2021 • 10 mins

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...

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The Game

January 31, 2021 • 11 mins

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...

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The Tea Party

December 31, 2020 • 11 mins

It’s been a while since we’ve shared a Sophie and Sebastian story. Looking back at 2020, the year started with ambitious plans, but sometimes life doesn’t cooperate. There wasn’t much time for creative writing. So,...

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Poetry Episode 3: Tessa Messa Delicatessa

November 18, 2020 • 5 mins

Time for some more poetry! In this episode we feature two poems, including this one, about the famous pirate Tessa Messa de Delicatessa! Enjoy. Tessa Messa de Delicatessa Was her Royal Majesty’s Professor Of Pirate...

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Poetry Episode 2: The Chickadee

April 11, 2020 • 1 min

In this episode, we celebrate the coming of spring and share a little poem about chickadees: Hi little chickadee, Busy and bright, You flit and you fly from Morning till night. Chickadee, chickadee, Fluffy and...

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Poetry Episode 1: Limericks

January 24, 2020 • 5 mins

Time for our first monthly poetry show! We’ll start with something fairly simple: the limerick. As mentioned in the podcast, if you would like to submit a limerick you’ve written, just be in touch. We’d...

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Serendipity

January 10, 2020 • 16 mins

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...

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Sir Roderick of Switzerland

November 30, 2019 • 16 mins

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...

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Riddles and Clues

October 4, 2019 • 11 mins

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...

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Two For The Price of Two

September 1, 2019 • 15 mins

Summer is almost over around here, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy it a little longer in story form! In this episode, Sophie visits her best friend Jasmine, and together they do everything they...

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The Schoolroom

July 16, 2019 • 14 mins

I’ve been wanting to write a school story for a long time. Our daughter Tessa wants to be a teacher (her favourite store is Staples!), but trying to teach little kids isn’t easy. This story...

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The Artist

June 14, 2019 • 13 mins

We’re excited to share a new story about Sophie and Sebastian. This one is all about making great art. But what is art anyway? And how do you become an artist? Sophie and Sebastian try...

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Bedtime

December 7, 2018 • 19 mins

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!

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Detectives Clueless and Useless

November 10, 2018 • 19 mins

Hard to believe it is already episode 20! 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...

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Girls Only

September 29, 2018 • 11 mins

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...

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The Hospital Visit

August 31, 2018 • 12 mins

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...

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The Lemonade Stand

August 15, 2018 • 10 mins

“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...

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The Great Race

August 4, 2018 • 12 mins

I’m excited to share another story about Sophie and Sebastian. This time, Sophie challenges Sebastian to a race, but since she’s also the referee, she gets to make up the rules! This story is dedicated...

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Sophie and Sebastian

Episodes

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Bird Watching

The Game

The Tea Party

Poetry Episode 3: Tessa Messa Delicatessa

Poetry Episode 2: The Chickadee

Poetry Episode 1: Limericks

Serendipity

Sir Roderick of Switzerland

Riddles and Clues

Two For The Price of Two

The Schoolroom

The Artist

Bedtime

Detectives Clueless and Useless

Girls Only

The Hospital Visit

The Lemonade Stand

The Great Race

Popular Podcasts

Poetry Episode 4: The Woodpecker

A Gift With Words