Skookum Kid's Stories

Peter McCully
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Today's Children's Story Books are Podcasts! Hosts Dave Graham and Peter McCully bring you "Skookum Kid's Stories", delightful, original stories about a boy named Peter and his pet Eskimo Dog "Gracie" who are always finding an adventure, and Captain Dave of the "Mellow Submarine". He and "Larry the Lobster" find excitement above and below the waterline.

  1. The Mellow Submarine: A Valentine for Marina the Mermaid

    2D AGO

    The Mellow Submarine: A Valentine for Marina the Mermaid

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print colouring pages featuring Captain Dave's Submarine Adventure!: https://bit.ly/S2EP20ColouringPages When Larry the Lobster discovers Valentine's Day is approaching, he becomes anxious about finding the perfect gift for Marina, a mermaid researcher he met near Hornby Island. With Captain Dave's gentle encouragement, Larry embarks on an underwater treasure hunt near Denman Island, searching for meaningful gifts that show he cares. When he nervously presents his gifts to Marina at Tribune Bay on Hornby Island, he learns an important lesson about reciprocal friendship—Marina has a special gift for him too. You can also voice message Skookum Kids Stories and be a part of the podcast! Find Skookum Kids Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, YouTube Podcasts, and TikTok. Real estate expert and proud sponsor Ian Lindsay & Associates. Don't miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, TikTok and YouTube Podcasts. Visit ThePulseCommunity.ca for more Vancouver Island content. Sign up for our weekly newsletter featuring the latest Vancouver Island podcast episodes and exclusive contests perfect for Vancouver Island families! Newsletter Signup Like, Share & Listen! #SkookumKidsStories #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #VancouverIsland #ValentinesDayForKids #FriendshipStories #DenmanIsland #HornbyIsland #TribuneBay #KidsPodcas, #MellowSubmarine #CaptainDave Support the show

    18 min
  2. Peter & Gracie: Peter's First Library Adventure!

    JAN 27

    Peter & Gracie: Peter's First Library Adventure!

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print colouring pages featuring Peter and Gracie’s Library Adventure!: https://bit.ly/S2EP19ColouringPages Join Peter on his very first visit to the Parksville Library, where he discovers a whole new world of wonder and possibility. With the help of friendly librarian Ms. Smith, Peter receives his first library card and learns how this special community space works. He discovers books about his favourite topics—ocean creatures, animals, and space—and learns important library etiquette like using quiet voices. Ms. Smith shows Peter how to search the online catalogue, check out books, and participate in special programs like story time and summer reading challenges. Get Involved with Our Vancouver Island Kids Community: "Send us a text about this episode!" You can also voice message Skookum Kids Stories and be a part of the podcast! Listen on All Your Favourite Platforms Find Skookum Kids Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube Podcasts. Support Our Show - Help us create more magical Vancouver Island stories for kids! Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Windsor Plywood French Creek. Visit them online or call 752-3122. More Vancouver Island Podcasts: Don't miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Tik Tok and YouTube Podcasts. Sign up for our weekly newsletter featuring the latest Vancouver Island podcast episodes and exclusive contests perfect for Parksville-Qualicum Beach families! Like, Share & Listen! #SkookumKidsStories #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #ParksvilleQualicumBeach #PeterAndGracie #ParksvilleLibrary #LibraryAdventure #VancouverIslandKids Support the show

    14 min
  3. The Mellow Submarine: The Ancient Clam Gardens of Quadra Island

    JAN 20

    The Mellow Submarine: The Ancient Clam Gardens of Quadra Island

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print colouring pages featuring Captain Dave's Submarine Adventure! https://bit.ly/S2EP18ColouringPages Join Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster as they voyage aboard the Mellow Submarine to Quadra Island, discovering ancient clam gardens built by Coast Salish peoples over 3,500 years ago. Through their underwater adventure, young listeners explore how Indigenous engineers created remarkable rock walls in the intertidal zone that still produce abundant clams today. When Captain Dave and Larry meet marine archaeologist Dr. Sarah Wilson and her son James, they discover these Quadra Island clam gardens are sophisticated structures that produce two to four times more clams than natural beaches. Children learn how Coast Salish peoples understood ocean dynamics, temperature patterns, and marine biology thousands of years before modern science. Send us a text about this episode! You can also voice message Skookum Kids Stories and be a part of the podcast! Find Skookum Kids Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, YouTube Podcasts, and TikTok. Real estate expert and proud sponsor Ian Lindsay & Associates.  Don't miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, TikTok and YouTube Podcasts. Visit ThePulseCommunity.ca for more Vancouver Island content. Sign up for our weekly newsletter featuring the latest Vancouver Island podcast episodes and exclusive contests perfect for Vancouver Island families! Newsletter Signup Like, Share & Listen to support Vancouver Island children's storytelling! #SkookumKidsStories #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #VancouverIsland #QuadraIsland #ClamGardens #CoastSalish #MellowSubmarine #CaptainDave  Support the show

    18 min
  4. Peter & Gracie: Gracie's Birthday Celebration

    JAN 13

    Peter & Gracie: Gracie's Birthday Celebration

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print colouring pages featuring Peter and Gracie’s Birthday Adventure!: https://bit.ly/S2EP17ColouringPages Join Peter and his beloved American Eskimo dog Gracie as they celebrate Gracie's special birthday on beautiful Vancouver Island. In this episode, Peter learns valuable lessons about time, love, and what truly matters in life. When Peter discovers that Gracie is five in dog years but 35 in human years, he grapples with the bittersweet reality that dogs don't live as long as people. Through a magical birthday adventure at Rathtrevor Beach, complete with special homemade treats, a new squeaky seal toy, Peter comes to understand the importance of cherishing every single day with those we love. You can also voice message Skookum Kids Stories and be a part of the podcast! Find Skookum Kids Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube Podcasts. Support Our Show - Help us create more magical Vancouver Island stories for kids! Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Windsor Plywood French Creek. Visit them online or call 752-3122. More Vancouver Island Podcasts: Don't miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Tik Tok and YouTube Podcasts. Sign up for our weekly newsletter featuring the latest Vancouver Island podcast episodes and exclusive contests perfect for Parksville-Qualicum Beach families! Like, Share & Listen! #SkookumKidsStories #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #ParksvilleQualicumBeach #PeterAndGracie #RathtrevorBeach #VancouverIslandKids Support the show

    15 min
  5. The Mellow Submarine: Discovering Japanese Glass Floats

    JAN 6

    The Mellow Submarine: Discovering Japanese Glass Floats

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print colouring pages featuring Captain Dave's Submarine Adventure! https://bit.ly/S2EP16ColouringPages Join Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster as they voyage aboard the Mellow Submarine to the wild west coast of Vancouver Island near Long Beach, searching for rare Japanese glass fishing floats. Through their beachcombing adventure, young listeners discover the fascinating science of ocean currents and how these beautiful glass treasures travel thousands of kilometres across the Pacific Ocean over two to three years. When Larry finds a stunning sea-green glass float wedged between driftwood logs, they meet Dr. Chen, an oceanographer who explains the North Pacific Current system—a giant circular river of water connecting Japan, Alaska, and the west coast of North America. Children learn how the same currents that bring beautiful glass floats also carry pollution across the ocean, teaching the important lesson that we're all connected by the sea. Get Involved with Our Vancouver Island Kids Community You can also voice message Skookum Kid's Stories and be a part of the podcast! Find Skookum Kids Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube Podcasts. Brought to you in part by Windsor Plywood in French Creek. Visit them online or call 752-3122. Don't miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, TikTok and YouTube Podcasts. Visit ThePulseCommunity.ca for more Vancouver Island content. Sign up for our weekly newsletter featuring the latest Vancouver Island podcast episodes and exclusive contests perfect for Vancouver Island families! https://bit.ly/PulseNewsletterSignup Like, Share & Listen to support Vancouver Island children's storytelling! #SkookumKidsStories #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #VancouverIsland #LongBeach #OceanCurrents #JapaneseGlassFloats #MellowSubmarine #CaptainDave #PodcastForKids Support the show

    18 min
  6. Peter & Gracie: Goats on the Roof in Coombs!

    12/30/2025

    Peter & Gracie: Goats on the Roof in Coombs!

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print coloring pages from Peter & Gracie's “Goats on the Roof” Adventure: https://bit.ly/S2EP15ColouringPages Join Peter and his faithful American Eskimo dog Gracie on a delightful trip to Coombs' famous Old Country Market, home to the world-renowned rooftop goats on Vancouver Island. When Gracie spots goats walking on top of a building for the first time, her curiosity leads to an adorable conversation—complete with "maaas" and "woofs"—between the white fluffy dog and her new friends. Perfect for Vancouver Island families, this heartwarming story teaches children about animal care, responsibility, and the importance of curiosity while exploring one of BC's most beloved roadside attractions. Get Involved with Our Vancouver Island Kids Community: "Send us a text about this episode!" You can also voice message Skookum Kids Stories and be a part of the podcast! Listen on All Your Favourite Platforms Find Skookum Kids Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube Podcasts. Support Our Show - Help us create more magical Vancouver Island stories for kids! Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Windsor Plywood French Creek. Visit them online or call 752-3122. More Vancouver Island Podcasts: Don't miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Tik Tok and YouTube Podcasts.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter featuring the latest Vancouver Island podcast episodes and exclusive contests perfect for Parksville-Qualicum Beach families! Like, Share & Listen!  #SkookumKidsStories #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #ParksvilleQualicumBeach #PeterAndGracie #CoombsGoats #OldCountryMarket  #Coombs Support the show

    14 min
  7. The Mellow Submarine: Parksville Polar Bear Swim Adventure

    12/23/2025

    The Mellow Submarine: Parksville Polar Bear Swim Adventure

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print colouring pages featuring Captain Dave's Submarine Adventure! https://bit.ly/S2EP14ColouringPages Join Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster for an unforgettable New Year's Day adventure at the Parksville Polar Bear Swim! When the Mellow Submarine surfaces at Parksville Community Park Beach, the crew discovers hundreds of brave swimmers preparing to plunge into the chilly Salish Sea to celebrate the start of a new year. In this heartwarming episode, seven-year-old Emma faces her first Polar Bear Swim alongside her dad. Captain Dave teaches Larry and young listeners fascinating marine science, explaining why the ocean water (around 8-9 degrees Celsius) actually feels warmer than the winter air temperature (around 4 degrees Celsius). Get Involved with Our Vancouver Island Kids Community "Send us a text about this episode!" You can also voice message Skookum Kid’s Stories and be a part of the podcast! Find Skookum Kids Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube Podcasts. Support Our Show - Help us create more magical Vancouver Island stories for kids! Special Thanks to Our Sponsor Ian Lindsay & Associates. Find true real estate professionals at IanLindsay.ca. Don't miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, TikTok and YouTube Podcasts. Visit ThePulseCommunity.ca for more Vancouver Island content. Sign up for our weekly newsletter featuring the latest Vancouver Island podcast episodes and exclusive contests perfect for Vancouver Island families! https://bit.ly/PulseNewsletterSignup Share the Magic: Like, Share & Listen to support Vancouver Island children's storytelling! #SkookumKidsStories #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast, #ParksvilleQualicumBeach #ParksvillePolarBearSwim #MellowSubmarine #CaptainDave #PodcastForKids  Support the show

    16 min
  8. Peter & Gracie: A Cosy Power Outage Adventure

    12/16/2025

    Peter & Gracie: A Cosy Power Outage Adventure

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print coloring pages from Peter & Gracie's “Power Outage” Adventure: https://bit.ly/S1EP13ColouringPages When a winter storm knocks out the power in Peter's neighbourhood, in Coombs, what begins as a frightening moment transforms into an unforgettable family adventure. Join Peter and his loyal American Eskimo dog Gracie as they discover that sometimes the best memories don't need electricity - just family, storytelling, and the courage to embrace unexpected moments together. Perfect for Vancouver Island families, this power outage story teaches children about emergency preparedness, resilience, and community care while showing them how to find joy and adventure even when technology disappears. Get Involved with Our Vancouver Island Kids Community: You can also voice message Skookum Kids Stories and be a part of the podcast! Listen on All Your Favourite Platforms Find Skookum Kids Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube Podcasts. Support Our Show - Help us create more magical Vancouver Island stories for kids! Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Windsor Plywood French Creek. Visit them online or call 752-3122. More Vancouver Island Podcasts: Don't miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Tik Tok and YouTube Podcasts.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter featuring the latest Vancouver Island podcast episodes and exclusive contests perfect for Parksville-Qualicum Beach families! Like, Share & Listen! #SkookumKidsStories, #PeterAndGracie, #ThePulseCommunity, #PulsePodcast, #ParksvilleQualicumBeach, #PowerOutageAdventure, #FamilyBonding, #PodcastForKids, #EmergencyPreparedness, #VancouverIsland Support the show

    16 min
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Today's Children's Story Books are Podcasts! Hosts Dave Graham and Peter McCully bring you "Skookum Kid's Stories", delightful, original stories about a boy named Peter and his pet Eskimo Dog "Gracie" who are always finding an adventure, and Captain Dave of the "Mellow Submarine". He and "Larry the Lobster" find excitement above and below the waterline.

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  • Creator
    Peter McCully
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Skookum Kid's Stories
  • Show Website
    Skookum Kid's Stories