Podcasts by Sophie and Sebastian

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

Further podcasts by Conrad van Dyk

Podcast on the topic Geschichten für Kids

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Sophie and Sebastian
Poetry Episode 4: The Woodpecker from 2021-04-19T15:54:45

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 m...

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A Gift With Words from 2021-04-03T15:03:02

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 from 2021-02-27T15:34:54

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 from 2021-01-31T03:10

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 ok...

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The Tea Party from 2020-12-31T01:44:41

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...

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Poetry Episode 3: Tessa Messa Delicatessa from 2020-11-18T02:19:02

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 Pr...

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Poetry Episode 2: The Chickadee from 2020-04-11T16:49:04

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...

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A Unicorn Sighting, Pt 2 (Chapter 4 of Uncle Frederick) from 2020-04-04T19:11:15

Enjoy part 2 Uncle Frederick’s campfire story. Tip: you might want to listen to part 1 first. 🙂

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A Unicorn Sighting (Chapter 4 of Uncle Frederick) from 2020-02-29T20:20:22

Time for another story. This is part 1 of 2, as we listen to the first half of Uncle Frederick’s campfire story. Enjoy! Just a few quick notes. First, if you haven’t figured it out...

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Officer Navjot (Chapter 3 of Uncle Frederick) from 2020-02-07T20:57:36

We’re back with another episode! And just for fun we even added a fake commercial at the beginning. There is no wooden toy company named ChipMonks, but it’s fun to imagine monks in thei...

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Poetry Episode 1: Limericks from 2020-01-24T04:54:17

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 ...

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On the Road (Chapter 2 of Uncle Frederick) from 2020-01-17T22:21:54

Continue listening to Adventures with Uncle Frederick. This is chapter 2, in which we hit the road. Enjoy!

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Serendipity from 2020-01-10T04:13:08

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 ...

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The Cat and the Cello (Chapter 1 of Uncle Frederick) from 2020-01-03T17:57:11

Join us for a new series, as we follow the adventures of Uncle Frederick and his young nephew and nieces (Owen, Iris, and Katie). This is my attempt to write a kind of Charles Dickens...

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Bonus Episode: Announcing a New Series from 2019-12-31T22:55:26

Happy new year everyone! In this bonus episode we’re sharing some exciting news about a new story series we’ll be starting very soon. We’re also hoping to increase the number of e...

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Sir Roderick of Switzerland from 2019-11-30T23:14:57

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...

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Riddles and Clues from 2019-10-04T15:43:27

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 figurin...

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Two For The Price of Two from 2019-09-01T06:17:52

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 ev...

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The Schoolroom from 2019-07-16T00:30:05

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 s...

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The Artist from 2019-06-14T23:07:30

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 from 2018-12-07T00:04:10

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 from 2018-11-10T20:15:13

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 from 2018-09-29T14:24:15

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 from 2018-08-31T15:55:08

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 from 2018-08-15T13:48:04

“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 a...

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The Great Race from 2018-08-04T00:13:58

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 st...

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Lava Land from 2018-07-18T18:25:31

We’re so excited to start season two with another story about Sophie and Sebastian. No illustration, though, since our illustrator, Will van Delft, is busy moving across the country (to Princ...

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At the Zoo from 2018-02-24T23:54:23

When Sophie and Sebastian go to the zoo, Mrs. Wilson comes along and Sophie dresses up as a monkey! Find out what happens next … (Illustration by Will van Delft)

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Oodles of Noodles from 2018-02-04T00:12:37

Some nights, Sebastian does not want to eat his supper. But when there is dessert, Sophie may be able to help him out … Update: When we first did this episode, we also had a...

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Playing Trains from 2018-01-14T02:20:32

Time for a train story! Snuggle up and enjoy a cheeky parody of Thomas the Train and The Little Engine That Could. (Illustration by Will van Delft)

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Everyone Loves Christmas from 2017-12-23T23:59:30

In this special Christmas holiday episode, Sophie and Sebastian make snowmen and write letters to Santa. Will they catch a glimpse of Santa delivering presents? (Illustration by Will van Delft)

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The Birthday Party from 2017-12-13T16:10:40

Winter is in the air, and Sophie’s birthday is just around the corner. Find out what happens when Sophie invites the neighbours for a surprise party! (Illustration by Will van Delft)

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A Work of Art from 2017-11-14T17:55:16

Sophie thinks that Mom wants her to have a haircut. She thinks she might know just the right man for the job … (Illustration by Will van Delft)

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Playing Pranks from 2017-11-03T17:27:39

When Sophie and her older brother Lukas try to play a prank on someone, the results are both funny and surprising. (Illustration by Will van Delft)

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The Wild Wood Witch from 2017-10-17T17:07:24

It’s Halloween, and Sophie and Sebastian go trick or treating. But they are just a little bit scared of the Wild Wood Witch … (Illustration by Will van Delft) Note: not everyone is comf...

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Bath Time from 2017-10-03T20:40:50

Snuggle up and listen to a story of pirates and storms on the high seas… (Illustration by Will van Delft)

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Opposite Day from 2017-09-22T01:05:33

In this episode, Sophie and Sebastian celebrate Opposite Day with their neighbours — Bert and Fran, and Mrs. Wilson.  Every kid of course likes to imagine what would happen if everything were...

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The Mailman from 2017-09-08T19:12:24

Find out what happens when Sophie and Sebastian decide to play mailman!

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Sophie’s Soccer Game from 2017-08-29T00:31:04

Sophie has a soccer game, but she would rather play with her doll. Find out what happens when Sophie refuses to play along. One of the most fun parts of writing these stories is trying...

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The Ladybug Conservatory from 2017-08-17T15:36:52

In this story, Sophie starts a ladybug collection, but Sebastian causes trouble … As in all our stories, we try to appreciate something of the beauty of nature. Here’s a lovely descript...

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The New Neighbours from 2017-08-11T19:19:14

Welcome to our first episode! Sophie and Sebastian live in a new house, and are eager to get to know their new neighbours. As it turns out, they actually meet some old friends … After...

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