Skookum Kid's Stories

Peter McCully

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: Discovering Japanese Glass Floats

    5D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. The Mellow Submarine: Happy Birthday, Mellow Submarine

    12/09/2025

    The Mellow Submarine: Happy Birthday, Mellow Submarine

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print coloring pages featuring Captain Dave's Submarine Adventure! https://bit.ly/S1EP12ColouringPages Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster aboard the remarkable Mellow Submarine for a very special celebration - the submarine's 10th birthday! Anchored in beautiful Departure Bay near Nanaimo, this heartwarming children's story transforms into an engaging submarine science lesson that young listeners on Vancouver Island will love. When Larry realizes he doesn't truly understand how submarines work, Captain Dave takes him on an unforgettable engineering tour. This captivating submarine science adventure teaches kids about buoyancy and ballast tanks, life-support systems, electric propulsion, and the sophisticated instruments that keep everything running smoothly. Get Involved with Our Vancouver Island Kids Community: 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;  Ian Lindsay of Lindsay and Associates. 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, TikTok and YouTube Podcasts.  Visit ThePulseCommunity.ca for more Vancouver Island content. Stay Connected with Vancouver Island's Best Family Content Sign up for our weekly 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, #MellowSubmarine, #CaptainDave, #PodcastForKids, #ChildrensStorytelling, #VancouverIsland, #NanaimoBay, #DepartureBay, #ChildrensStories Support the show

    18 min
  6. The Mellow Submarine: Delivering Mail to Santa Claus

    11/25/2025

    The Mellow Submarine: Delivering Mail to Santa Claus

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print Christmas coloring pages featuring Captain Dave's North Pole Adventure! https://bit.ly/S2EP10ColouringPages Join Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster on their most important Vancouver Island Christmas adventure yet! When Parksville-Qualicum's mail plane breaks down, our submarine heroes race to deliver children's Christmas letters directly to Santa's secret underwater dock at the North Pole. Experience the magic of Northern Lights dancing beneath Arctic ice as the Mellow Submarine crew ensures no child's letter to santa goes undelivered. Perfect for Vancouver Island families from Nanaimo to Port Alberni, this heartwarming Christmas story teaches children about helping others, problem-solving, and the true meaning of the holidays. Young listeners will discover how even eight-legged lobsters can become Santa's special helpers, proving that Christmas heroes come in all shapes and sizes. You can also voice message Skookum Kids Stories and be a part of the podcast! Vancouver Island Christmas Stories for Kids on All Platforms Find Skookum Kids Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube Podcasts. Also available at SkookumKids.com. Support Our Show - Help us create more magical Vancouver Island Christmas stories for kids! Special Thanks to Our Sponsor Ian Lindsay & Associates. Don't miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates from Parksville-Qualicum Beach and beyond. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Tik Tok and YouTube Podcasts.  Visit PULSECommunity.ca for more Vancouver Island content. Stay Connected with Vancouver Island's Best Christmas Content for Families Sign up for our weekly newsletter ! Like, Share & Listen to more Vancouver Island Christmas stories for kids! #SkookumKidsStories, #VancouverIslandChristmas, #ThePulseCommunity, #PulsePodcast, #ParksvilleQualicumBeach, #MellowSubmarine, #CaptainDave, #SantaLetters, #SkookumKidsStories Support the show

    17 min
  7. Peter & Gracie: Making Christmas Cookies for Mom

    11/18/2025

    Peter & Gracie: Making Christmas Cookies for Mom

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print coloring pages from Peter & Gracie’s Christmas Baking Story! https://bit.ly/S2EP09ColouringPages Join seven-year-old Peter and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie in this heartwarming Christmas cookies kids story set on beautiful Vancouver Island. With only five days until Christmas, Peter desperately wants to create the perfect handmade gift for his mum. But when his drawing turns out crooked and his button necklace becomes tangled, Peter feels defeated—until Gracie inspires the most wonderful idea of all: baking Christmas cookies together! Perfect for families across Vancouver Island, this touching tale teaches children that the most meaningful gifts come from the heart, not from perfection. What follows is a delightfully messy kitchen adventure filled with flour explosions, vanilla spills, and cookie dough flying everywhere— with Gracie's paw-print designs and Peter's wobbly messages of love, they create something truly magical. Get Involved with Our Vancouver Island Kids Community: You can also voice message Peter & Gracie and be a part of the podcast! Listen on All Your Favourite Platforms Find Peter & Gracie on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube Podcasts. Also available at PeterAndGracie.com. Support Our Show - Help us create more magical Vancouver Island stories for kids! Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Windsor Plywood French Creek for supporting quality children's content on Vancouver Island. 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, TikTok and YouTube Podcasts. Visit PULSECommunity.ca for more Vancouver Island content. Stay Connected with Vancouver Island's Best Family Content 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!” #PeterAndGracie, #ThePulseCommunity, #PulsePodcast, #ParksvilleQualicumBeach, #VancouverIsland, #KidsPodcast, #ChristmasStoriesForKids, #ChildrensStorytelling, #HolidayStories, #FamilyPodcast, #ChristmasBaking, #ChristmasCookiesStory, #LoveCookies, #VancouverIslandKids Support the show

    17 min
  8. The Mellow Submarine: Special Delivery to Tigh Na Mara

    11/11/2025

    The Mellow Submarine: Special Delivery to Tigh Na Mara

    Send us a text about this episode! Join Captain Dave and his cheerful underwater crew — Larry the lobster, Penny the penguin, Ollie the octopus and Bubbles the blowfish — as they join the Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive for SOS. After seeing a poster announcing the holiday campaign, the crew chooses a remote-controlled sailboat as their special gift and heads toward Rathtrevor Beach. Along the way, Walter the whale helps guide them safely through the currents.  Perfect for Vancouver Island families, this kindness-focused holiday story celebrates generosity, empathy and community spirit. Children hear how the Mellow Submarine crew helps sort toys, tie ribbons, and spread smiles — proving that every act of kindness makes a difference.  NEW! Download and print coloring pages featuring The Mellow Submarine Adventure at the Tigh Na Mara Toy Drive! https://bit.ly/S2EP08ColouringPages "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 Favorite Platforms Find Skookum Kids Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube Podcasts. Also available at SkookumKids.com. Support Our Show - Help us create more magical Vancouver Island ocean stories for kids! Special Thanks to Our Sponsor Ian Lindsay & Associates - Find true real estate professionals at IanLindsay.ca. 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. Visit PULSECommunity.ca for more Vancouver Island content. Stay Connected with Vancouver Island's Best Family Content Sign up for our weekly newsletter featuring the latest Vancouver Island podcast episodes, ocean education resources, and exclusive contests perfect for Parksville-Qualicum Beach families! Like, Share & Listen!  #SkookumKidsStories, #ThePulseCommunity, #PulsePodcast, #TighNaMaraToyDrive, #SOSD69, #ParksvilleQualicumBeach, #MellowSubmarine, #CaptainDave, #PodcastForKids, #NanooseBay Support the show

    17 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.