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.

Host

Conrad van Dyk

Hi, I'm Conrad van Dyk, the author. Let me tell you a little about myself.

The stories you've been listening to are based loosely on the adventures of my own children. They are also inspired by some of my favourite children's books, including Winnie the Pooh and the Dutch classic Jip and Janneke.

In my day job I teach English literature at a university. I especially love teaching children's literature.

I was born in a little town in the Netherlands, and grew up speaking Dutch. When I was twelve, my family moved to Canada, where I've lived ever since. I'm married and have seven kids (though only four appear in the stories).

That's enough about me. Hope you enjoy the stories of Sophie and Sebastian.