Skookum Kid's Stories

Peter McCully

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STORIES FOR KIDS

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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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
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
FEB 10

Peter & Gracie: New Neighbours!

Send us a text about this episode! NEW! Download and print colouring pages featuring Peter and Gracie's New Neighbours Adventure!: https://bit.ly/S2EP21ColouringPages When a moving truck arrives next door, Peter and his family welcome their new neighbours with homemade sandwiches and warm smiles. Seven-year-old Priya and her family have just moved from Surrey to Coombs, and everything feels unfamiliar and scary. Through small acts of kindness, Peter helps Priya feel at home. He creates a hand-drawn neighbourhood map showing important places like the park, school, and even where to spot morning deer. With Gracie by their side, Peter introduces Priya to Whiskers the cat and shares local treasures like the Old Country Market's famous roof-dwelling goats. As Priya's first day at Oceanside Elementary approaches, Peter's friendship transforms her anxiety into excitement. 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! 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, 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 #NewNeighbours #VancouverIslandKids Support the show

15 min
FEB 3

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
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
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
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
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

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.

Creator

Peter McCully
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

65
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

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