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
36 episodes
Sophie Wants a Cat
In this episode, Sophie really wants a cat. She comes up with a cunning plan to convince Dad. But will she succeed?Please note that we've made some big changes to our podcast. We've moved over to a dedicated podcast hosting solution (Bu...
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Episode 36
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15:50
Poetry Episode 4: The Woodpecker
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 facts about woodpeckers, as well as a ...
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Episode 35
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4:20
A Gift With Words
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 challenge was to avoid being overly preachy and boring. You'll h...
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Episode 34
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11:56
Bird Watching
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 curiosity. Enjoy!
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Episode 33
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10:28
The Game
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 be a bit bored once in a while: it oft...
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Episode 32
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11:16
The Tea Party
Who doesn't like to have a tea party. The difficulty is finding a good butler to serve you!
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Episode 31
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11:22
Poetry Episode 3: Tessa Messa Delicatessa
Time for some more poetry! In this episode we feature two poems, including one about the famous pirate Tessa Messa de Delicatessa! Enjoy.
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Episode 30
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5:10
Poetry Episode 2: The Chickadee
In this poetry episode, we celebrate the coming of spring and share a little poem about chickadees.
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Episode 29
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1:56
Poetry Episode 1: Limericks
Time for our first poetry episode! We'll start with something fairly simple: the limerick.
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Episode 28
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5:12
Serendipity
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 people's favourite words, and...
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Episode 27
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16:08
Sir Roderick of Switzerland
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 in Canada, where we live--it's still ...
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Episode 26
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16:14
Riddles and Clues
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 out the clues and finding the prize before the other tea...
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Episode 25
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11:37
Two For The Price of Two
In this episode, Sophie visits her best friend Jasmine, and together they do everything they can to get Jasmine's dad to play with them. He says he's too busy, but isn't that what every parent always says?
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Episode 24
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15:32
The Schoolroom
This story is dedicated to all those wonderful teachers out there who do their utmost to make a difference.
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Episode 23
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14:37
The Artist
This story is all about making great art. But what is art anyway? And how do you become an artist? Sophie and Sebastian try to find out. We hope this story inspires you to do some drawing and painting. Have fun and be creative!&nbs...
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Episode 22
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13:52
Bedtime
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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Episode 21
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19:22
Detectives Clueless and Useless
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 could it be? Listen carefully and see if you can guess the culprit.
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Episode 20
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19:40
Girls Only
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 saying "Girls Only." Will that be enough to keep the boy...
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Episode 19
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11:05
The Hospital Visit
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...This episode contains a lot of allusions to ...
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Episode 18
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12:04
The Lemonade Stand
"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 magical of childhood memories -- having your own lemon...
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Episode 17
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10:42
The Great Race
Sophie challenges Sebastian to a race, but since she's also the referee, she gets to make up the rules! This story is dedicated to my brother, who once challenged me to a similar race in opposite directions -- with similarly disast...
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Episode 16
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12:55
Lava Land
Sophie makes a new friend and explores Lava Land!Note: this story contains a few references to children dying from stepping in lava. If you think your child may find this traumatic, perhaps preview the story first.
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Episode 15
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13:15
At the Zoo
When Sophie and Sebastian go to the zoo, Mrs. Wilson comes along and Sophie dresses up as a monkey! Find out what happens next …
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Episode 14
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13:10
