Sophie and Sebastian

Conrad van Dyk
  • 4.4 (19)
  • STORIES FOR KIDS

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.

  1. 04/12/2024

    Sophie Wants a Cat

    Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. 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 (Buzzsprout), and so our old website is no longer around. The move means that we're now on way more podcast platforms. The only one we're no longer on is Google Play, because Google has announced that their podcasts should now be shared through Youtube. They will be phasing out Google Play Podcasts.  If you'd like to stay up to date, please make sure you join our Facebook Group (search for "Sophie and Sebastian"). Support the show

    16 min
  2. Poetry Episode 4: The Woodpecker

    04/19/2021

    Poetry Episode 4: The Woodpecker

    Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. 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 poem.  We talk about the woodpecker's long tongue, its zygodactylic toes, and the fact that its brain doesn't shake around. But here's another neat thing: woodpeckers have three eye-lids! Not only do they have an upper and lower eyelid, but they also have a transparent eyelid that goes across the entire eye. It's called the Nicitating eyelid. I supposed it's handy when bark and woodchips go flying in all directions.  Support the show

    4 min
  3. A Gift With Words

    04/03/2021

    A Gift With Words

    Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. 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 have to decide if the story succeeds in that. Writing "A Gift With Words" was challenging because it made me reflect on my own shortcomings. Living far away from parents is not always easy. This story is a reflection on what most of us can do better.  Note: a couple of times an airplane flew over as I recorded this. So you might hear a bit of background noise.  Support the show

    12 min
  4. Bird Watching

    02/27/2021

    Bird Watching

    Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. 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!  Support the show

    10 min
  5. The Game

    01/31/2021

    The Game

    Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. 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 often leads to great creativity!  Support the show

    11 min
  6. The Tea Party

    12/31/2020

    The Tea Party

    Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. Who doesn't like to have a tea party. The difficulty is finding a good butler to serve you! Support the show

    11 min
  7. Poetry Episode 3: Tessa Messa Delicatessa

    11/18/2020

    Poetry Episode 3: Tessa Messa Delicatessa

    Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. Time for some more poetry! In this episode we feature two poems, including one about the famous pirate Tessa Messa de Delicatessa! Enjoy.  Support the show

    5 min
  8. Poetry Episode 2: The Chickadee

    04/11/2020

    Poetry Episode 2: The Chickadee

    Liked the episode? Let us know by sending a text message. In this poetry episode, we celebrate the coming of spring and share a little poem about chickadees. Support the show

    2 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.4
out of 5
19 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Conrad van Dyk
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Sophie and Sebastian
  • Show Website
    Sophie and Sebastian