June’s Full Episode: Stinky Mutant Ninja Pinecones (Turkey)

Story: Bahar, Gamze, and Zeki would much rather play video games, crawl around with bugs, and train sidekicks than actually do their chores. But with help from some very smart ants–and despite a gaggle of extra gassy ninja bunnies–they team up and come through for their mom in the end.

Region: Turkey

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’re having trouble working as a team?

Unstick Tricks by: Jayna (Age 5.5), Erin (Age 8), and Summer (Age 11)

Feelings Focus: Compromising, cooperating, reciprocating, and taking responsibility

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art

Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay and Freesound.org Artists: Onoychenko_Music, 9JackJack8, JacobsApp, Ahmad MousaviPour, StudioKolomna, NiKneT_Art, Stinky Mutant Ninja Pinecones Guitar Riff Base

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Region: Turkey

Facts: Pink lakes, oil wrestling, camel wrestling, and tulips

Animals: Angora rabbits!

Jokes: Tulips and bunnies!

Links for Kids:

-Camel Wrestling Facts

-Tulips in Turkey

-Angora Rabbit Facts for Kids

-World Record: Longest Rabbit Fur

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art:

Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/

-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

-Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo

-Pixabay Artists: Rene1905, Onoychenko_Music

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.

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May’s Brain Breather: Feeling Sorry With Rainy and Boot-Boot

Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings.

Feelings Focus: Making mistakes, Coping with guilt

Strategies: Apologizing, Making Amends

Protagonists: Rainy the Reindeer and Boot-Boot the…boot

Setting: A rainbow-shaped island near Finland

Resources:

-Helping Kids Apologize

-Apology Activity Ideas

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Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art:

Mackenzie Allison

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-freesound.org

-pixabay.com

-Pixabay Artists: SunnyScy, SIMAS-2010, and Sonican

Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

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May’s Full Episode: A Little Dab of Honey and a Squeaky Block of Cheese (Finland)

Story: A cheese-loving wolverine runs away screaming from a ladybug, plays a squeaky, sticky trick on his friends, and discovers that strength isn’t always measured in muscles.

Region: Finland

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you’ve done something you regret?

Unstick Tricks by: Rhys (Age 8), Addison (Age 6), and Cam (Age 4)

Feelings Focus: Apologizing, Making mistakes, Making amends, Coping with jealousy and guilt

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art

Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay and Freesound.org Artists: Meak363, CB-RECORDS, Nakaradaalexander, Sonican, EKVelika

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May’s Sneak Attack!!! Wolverines and Squeaky Cheese in Finland

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Region: Finland

Facts: Saunas, squeaky cheese, archipelagos, phone-throwing and mosquito-swatting contests

Animals: Wolverines!

Jokes: Claws and cheese!

Links for Kids:

-Unusual Finnish Games

-Saunas in Finland

-Burger King Sauna

-Finnish Squeaky Cheese

-The Archipelago Sea

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art:

Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/

-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

-Silly Country Rhyme Song: BackgroundMusicforVideo

-Pixabay Artists: Sonican, CB-RECORDS

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April’s Brain Breather: Feeling Scared with Snappy and Crawly

Figuring out how we’re feeling is hard…but easier with friends. Join Bean for a silly story that will help us check in with our minds and take care of our feelings.

Feelings Focus: Feeling scared; finding courage

Protagonists: Snappy the Stapler and Crawly the Spider

Setting: A cave in Mexico

Strategies: Mindful Movement

Resources

-Helping Kids Manage Fears

-Strategies for Coping with Fear

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Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art:

Mackenzie Allison

Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-freesound.org

-pixabay.com

-Pixabay Artists: White_Records, SunnyScy, and SIMAS-2010

Know a kid with cool facts, great jokes, or who wants to share how they’re feeling? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/contact.

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April’s Full Episode: Dance Like a Chicken (Mexico)

Story: With help from a fluffy chicken, a drooly dog, and a bubblegum-chomping frenemy, a brave girl teaches her town an important lesson about giving people space to be themselves.

Region: Mexico

Sticky Situation: What do you do when you see someone being unkind?

Unstick Tricks by: Sally (Age 5), Rhys (Age 8), Addison (Age 6), and Cam (Age 4)

Feelings Focus: Setting boundaries; being brave; showing kindness

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Tell us! Details at www.storypillar.com/unsticktricks.

Ready to try your hand writing short stories for kids? Check out www.storypillar.com/storysubmissions.

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Sound Design/Audio Editing:

Meg Lewis and Nate Blaweiss

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art

Mackenzie Allison

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-Freesound.org

-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky)

-Pixabay Artists: AlanaJordan, Grand_Project, JuliusH, White_Records, FJRAC_Travel_Vlog, BackgroundMusicForVideo

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Sneak Attack!!! Mighty Monarchs and Cave Bacon in Mexico

Join Sneak for facts about our next Storypillar destination and kid-approved jokes that will make you laugh your face off!

Region: Monterrey, Mexico

Facts: Underground rivers, cave bacon, pyramids, and the world’s oldest ball game

Animals: Monarch butterflies!

Jokes: Butterflies and bacon!

Links for Kids:

-Matacán Adventure in the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains

-The Great Pyramid of Cholula

-Ancient Ball Games

-Monarch Butterfly Migration Info

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Created, Written, and Produced by:

Meg Lewis

Storypillar Theme Song:

Lyrics by Meg Lewis

Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges

Produced by Andy Jobe

Episode Cover Art:

Mackenzie Allison and Meg Lewis

Sound Effects and Additional Music:

-https://freesound.org/

-Joke Time Song: https://freesound.org/people/BlondPanda/sounds/659889/

-Pixabay Artists: FJRAC_Travel_Vlog, BackgroundMusicforVideo

Know a kid with great advice for Sticky Situations? Shoot us an email at info@storypillar.com.

© 2025 PowerMouse Press, LLC