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. Peter & Gracie: The Big Bike Adventure

    1D AGO

    Peter & Gracie: The Big Bike Adventure

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print colouring pages featuring Peter and Gracie’s Big Bike Adventure! https://bit.ly/S2EP29ColouringPages  The training wheels are off, the driveway is waiting, and Peter is ready to try something scary and wonderful. Set in Coombs on beautiful Vancouver Island, this episode follows Peter as he learns to ride his shiny red bike — one wobbly pedal at a time — with his fluffy white American Eskimo dog Gracie cheering him on every step of the way. When Peter finally makes it to the end of the driveway, his heart is pounding with the kind of pride that only comes from trying, falling, and trying again. But the adventure doesn’t stop there. Peter realizes that some of the best places on Vancouver Island — like the famous Goats on the Roof in Coombs — might be too far for Gracie to run. So he hatches a wonderfully thoughtful plan: attach the old red wagon from the garage to his bike so Gracie can ride along in comfort. With Mum, Dad, and a toolbox full of determination, Peter and Gracie build their very own adventure rig — and set off together on their first big ride to the general store.   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.  Support Our Show — Help us create more magical Vancouver Island stories for kids! Special Thanks to Our Sponsor; Fireside Books. Don’t miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, 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 #SkookumKidsStories #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #ParksvilleQualicumBeach #PeterAndGracie #ChildrensStorytelling, #VancouverIsland #Coombs #ChildrensStories #FamilyPodcast Support the show

    15 min
  2. The Mellow Submarine: The Deep Bay Drop Off!

    MAR 31

    The Mellow Submarine: The Deep Bay Drop Off!

    Send us a text about this episode! Download and print colouring pages featuring Captain Dave and the Deep Bay Drop Off!: https://bit.ly/S2EP28ColouringPages What's lurking 75 metres beneath the waters of Deep Bay? Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster are about to find out — entirely by accident! It begins as a peaceful morning of tide pool exploring near Deep Bay, just off Vancouver Island's coast. But when the depth gauge starts climbing fast, it's already too late — the Mellow Submarine tips over the edge of the Deep Bay drop off and goes sliding all the way to the ocean floor. What they discover down there is extraordinary: fish that glow like living stars, a red shrimp hiding in plain sight using colour as camouflage, a grumpy-faced snailfish, decorator crabs dressed in shells and sea bits — and a magnificent Giant Pacific Octopus who presses a dinner-plate-sized eye against the window and puts on a dazzling colour-changing show just for them.  This episode is a sparkling reminder that the most amazing adventures can be hiding right beneath the surface of the places we think we know best. You'll find all episodes of Skookum Kids Stories on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, and YouTube Podcasts, as well as SkookumKids.com. Click here to learn how to Support the show. Sponsors for this episode are Ian Lindsay & Associates.  Check out The PULSE Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart and YouTube Podcasts, as well as PULSECommunity.ca.  Sign up for our weekly newsletter of the latest podcasts and contests! https://thepulsecommunity.ca/newsletter-signup/ "Share, Like & Listen!" #SkookumKidsStories #DeepBayDropOff #MellowSubmarine #CaptainDave #LarryTheLobster #VancouverIslandKids #OceanAdventure #KidsPodcast #DeepBay #VancouverIsland #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #Bioluminescence #GiantPacificOctopus Support the show

    17 min
  3. Peter & Gracie: Superhero Training Day!

    MAR 24

    Peter & Gracie: Superhero Training Day!

    Send us a text about this episode! Download and print colouring pages featuring Peter and Gracie's Superhero Training Day!: https://bit.ly/S2EP27ColouringPages What does it really take to be a superhero? In this heartwarming episode of Skookum Kids Stories, seven-year-old Peter ties on his favourite red blanket as a cape, fastens a blue bandana around Gracie's fluffy white neck, and the two set off on a very important mission — superhero training! Their adventure begins close to home when Mum asks Peter to deliver a plate of homemade cookies to Mrs. Chen, a neighbour who isn't feeling well. The missions keep coming — comforting little Emma after a tricycle spill, collecting scattered toy ponies, and racing across the street to help Mr. Patterson carry his heavy grocery bags. Through each adventure, Peter learns that being a real superhero isn't about fancy powers or flashy rescues. It's about noticing when someone needs help, being brave enough to act, and taking care of your partner. 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: Fireside Books Don't miss The PULSE Podcast featuring local stories and community updates from Vancouver Island. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, 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 #SuperheroKids #KidsAndDogs #VancouverIslandFamilies #KindnessMatters #BedtimeStories #ThePULSECommunity Support the show

    16 min
  4. The Mellow Submarine: The Lost Underwater Camera

    MAR 16

    The Mellow Submarine: The Lost Underwater Camera

    Send us a text about this episode! Download and print colouring pages featuring Captain Dave's Submarine Adventure!: https://bit.ly/S2EP26ColouringPages When Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster set out from French Creek aboard the Mellow Submarine, a scuba diver's Vancouver Island holiday takes a dramatic underwater turn. A precious camera — packed with an entire vacation's worth of memories — slips from the diver's grasp and tumbles toward a powerful ocean current. With the tide turning fast, the Mellow Submarine crew dives deep through a swaying kelp forest, past glittering sand dollars, and into the shadowy reef to save the day. A perfect kids ocean rescue story for Vancouver Island families who love marine science, teamwork, and big-hearted heroes in small places. 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 #MellowSubmarine #CaptainDave #LarryTheLobster #VancouverIslandKids #OceanAdventure #KidsPodcast #FrenchCreek #VancouverIsland #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #KidsOceanStory   Support the show

    15 min
  5. Peter & Gracie: The Dog Who Could Talk to Animals!

    MAR 10

    Peter & Gracie: The Dog Who Could Talk to Animals!

    Send us a text about this episode! Download and print colouring pages featuring Peter and Gracie's Animal Adventure!: https://bit.ly/S2EP25ColouringPages Something magical is happening in the backyard in Coombs, on Vancouver Island — and only Peter has noticed. When his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie suddenly seems to understand exactly what their neighbour's worried cat, Mr. Whiskers, is trying to say, Peter begins to wonder: can Gracie actually talk to animals? The adventures pile up fast. Gracie translates a mama robin's urgent request for her thirsty baby birds, brokers a grumpy peace with Old Croak the toad who needs a quieter home near the compost bin, and even helps a confused hummingbird find the best flowers in the neighbourhood. Each time, Gracie listens carefully, responds with her own special sounds, and gently guides Peter toward exactly what's needed. This enchanting episode of Skookum Kids Stories explores themes of empathy, communication, community, and the extraordinary connection between children and animals. It's a heartwarming listen for little ones and the grown-ups who love stories alongside them. 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: Fireside Books  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. 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 #KidsStorytime #VancouverIslandKids #CoombsBC #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #ParksvilleQualicumBeach Support the show

    15 min
  6. The Mellow Submarine: The Barnacle Olympics

    MAR 3

    The Mellow Submarine: The Barnacle Olympics

    Send us a text about this episode! Download and print colouring pages featuring Captain Dave's Submarine Adventure!: https://bit.ly/S2EP24ColouringPages When Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster set sail from French Creek aboard the Mellow Submarine, they discover a barnacle-covered rock near Gabriola Island in the Strait of Georgia that's more extraordinary than either of them imagined. Larry soon realizes these tiny, cone-shaped creatures are incredible athletes, master builders, and champions of the ocean community — and the Barnacle Olympics begin! A perfect kids ocean story for Vancouver Island families who love marine science, adventure, and big discoveries in small places. 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 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 #BarnacleOlympics #GabriolaIsland #VancouverIsland #SalishSea  #MellowSubmarine #CaptainDave #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #FrenchCreek    Support the show

    15 min
  7. Peter & Gracie: Salmon Stewards at the Qualicum Beach Hatchery

    FEB 24

    Peter & Gracie: Salmon Stewards at the Qualicum Beach Hatchery

    Send us a text about this episode! Download and print colouring pages featuring Peter and Gracie's Hatchery Adventure!: https://bit.ly/S2EP23ColouringPages On a special Saturday adventure, Peter and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie join their neighbours Priya and her mum Maya for a visit to the Qualicum Beach Hatchery on beautiful Vancouver Island. Peter has been learning about salmon at school and can't wait to see the real thing — and of course, he couldn't leave Gracie behind! At the hatchery, their friendly guide Linda takes them on an unforgettable tour, showing them tiny coho salmon fry no bigger than a finger, massive adult salmon preparing to spawn, and even bright orange salmon eggs nestled in special incubation trays. Linda also shares the serious challenges salmon face today — from dams and pollution to warming rivers — and explains why hatcheries play such an important role in helping these incredible fish survive. Before leaving, Peter and Gracie each receive a Salmon Steward pledge card, committing to protect rivers, save water, and spread the word.  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: Fireside Books — Parksville's favourite bookshop, now with a second location in Port Alberni!  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. Sign up for our weekly newsletter featuring the latest Vancouver Island podcasts and contests.  #SkookumKidsStories #SalmonStewards #QualicumBeachHatchery #PeterAndGracie #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #ParksvilleQualicumBeach   Support the show

    16 min
  8. The Mellow Submarine: The Bowser Beach Bottle Drive

    FEB 17

    The Mellow Submarine: The Bowser Beach Bottle Drive

    Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print colouring pages featuring Captain Dave's Submarine Adventure!: https://bit.ly/S2EP22ColouringPages Join Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster as they discover marine litter scattered across the beautiful seabed near Bowser, a charming community on Vancouver Island's eastern shore. Determined to make a difference, Larry proposes organizing the ultimate underwater bottle drive. With help from local teacher Sarah, her enthusiastic students from Deep Bay Elementary School, and community volunteers, they launch a massive cleanup effort both above and below the waterline.  But the adventure doesn't stop there. Captain Dave and Larry transform clean glass bottles into an artificial reef, creating new homes for rockfish, octopuses, crabs, and other marine creatures. Through teamwork and environmental stewardship, the Bowser community demonstrates that caring for our oceans starts with small actions that inspire lasting change. 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. Real estate expert and proud sponsor Ian Lindsay & Associates. Don't miss The PULSE Podcast 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 #BowserBC #OceanConservation #KidsPodcast #MellowSubmarine #CaptainDave 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
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Skookum Kid's Stories
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    Skookum Kid's Stories