Storypillar

<p><strong>Season 4 Story Sip</strong> <strong>5: Banana Butt and the Magic Stone Story Replay</strong></p><p>One more Story Sip before a Season 4 Sneak-Attack-A-Rama that’ll send you scrambling for your silly little spaghetti socks! 🍝🧦So get ready for smushy sandwiches, 🥪 cranky sea turtles, 🐢 and a magical dose of perseverance for an extra rotten day. 🪄</p><p><strong>Story Description: </strong>Niamh’s Halloween field trip goes from bad to worse thanks to a squishy banana sandwich and an extra bumpy bus ride. Luckily, she meets a cheeky mermaid and cranky sea turtle who help her flip her frustration into motivation to keep going even when things get tough.</p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Ireland</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when something is really hard and you’re feeling frustrated?</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Coping with frustration; emoting; positive self-talk; self-soothing; resilience</p><p><strong>Helpful Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>-</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/almond-day/">National Almond Day</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://realitypathing.com/ideas-for-activities-that-help-children-release-frustration-positively/">Frustration Strategies for Kids</a></p><p><strong>Don’t Forget: </strong>We’ll be back for <strong><em>Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! </em></strong>🥳</p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com"> www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/"> @storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Support Us: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Shop at: </strong></p><p>storypillarstore.threadless.com</p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Story by:</strong></p><p>Ella English</p><p><strong>Performed by:</strong></p><p>Lynsey-Anne Moffat</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p>Nate Blaweiss</p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-Freesound.org </p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/ireland-bag-o-irish-310585/">Grumpynora</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-celtic-electro-jig-music-only-308537/">Dominique_GARNIER</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-irish-153193/">SergePavkinMusic</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-nordic-407196/">Sounova</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/adventure-the-sea-is-calling-99289/">Musictown</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-brandon-hill-glbml-109292/">GeoffreyBurch</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-oktoberfest-germany-is-not-ai-generate-242366/">SigmaMusicArt</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/scary-childrens-tunes-halloween-surfing-with-spooks-178078/">Alex Grohl</a></p><p><strong>© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong> </p>

<p><strong>Season 4 Story Sip</strong> <strong>4: Best Day Never </strong><em>(Story Replay)</em></p><p>Snuggle up for another Winter Story Sip! This week, we’ll head for the warm waters of the Azores Islands with some jiggly–and squeaky–new friends. 🪼🐥 💦</p><p><strong>Story: </strong>A jolly jellyfish’s perfect day takes a turn for the worse…at least until his exuberant best friend, squeaky new pet, and sting-proof octo-taxi help him flip his thinking. </p><p><strong>Region: </strong>The Azores (Portugal)</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when you’re having a really, really terribly awful bad day?</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Coping with frustration and disappointment; thinking positively; flipping perspectives; turning to friends for help </p><p><strong>Helpful Resources:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gottman.com/blog/age-age-guide-helping-kids-manage-emotions/">-Age-by-Age Guide for Managing Emotions</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://children.wi.gov/Documents/MHCurriculum/Teach%20Coping%20Skills%20Checklist.pdf">-Coping Skills for Kids Printables</a></p><p><strong>Don’t Forget: </strong>We’ll be back for <strong><em>Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! </em></strong>🥳</p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com"> www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/"> @storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Support Us: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Story by:</strong></p><p>Mackenzie Allison</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p>Nate Blaweiss</p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-freesound.org</p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-latin-party-211307/">MomotMusic</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-the-days-are-numbered-310197/">AlanaJordan</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-twinkles-and-bells-263337/">AlanaJordan 2</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-carcelero-by-juan-martin-flamenco-guitar-ahmad-mousavipour-12961/">Ahmad MousaviPour</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/users/ahmadmousavipour-48747432/">Ahmad MousaviPour 2</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/urban-latin-in-the-summer-dance-156863/">Raspberrymusic</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-spanish-latin-flamenco-dance-loop-199892/">Sonican</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-old-country-joy-201384/">Sonican 2</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/elevator-music-elevator-music-bossa-nova-background-music-version-60s-10900/">Music For Video</a></p><p><strong>© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>

<p><strong>Season 4 Story Sip</strong> <strong>3: Little Hippo, BIG SWIM! Story Replay</strong></p><p>Happy I’m-so-cold-my-toes-might-fall-off-season for anyone currently celebrating! 🥶👣</p><p>And to our southern hemisphere listeners…can we come visit!? Like…NOW! 🏖️😎😆 </p><p>We’re still on winter break, ❄️ but we’ll keep the Story Sips (Season 4 story replays) coming your way on the first 3 Mondays of February, and March! 🥳 This week, tiny hippos, 🦛 “worms” with legs, 🪱 and lots and LOTS of splashing! 💦</p><p><strong>Story Description: </strong>With help from a squirmy, wormy new friend, a tiny hippo faces her fears and makes a BIG splash…literally!</p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Nigeria</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when you’re feeling a little panicky?</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Coping with anxiety, managing fear, regulating breath and feelings together, visualization</p><p><strong>Don’t Forget: </strong>We’ll be back for <strong><em>Season 5 of Storypillar on Monday, April 6, 2026! </em></strong>🥳</p><p><strong>Resources: </strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://copingskillsforkids.com/calming-anxiety">Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/growing-healthy/12-calming-exercises-teach-your-child">Helping Kids Stay Calm</a></p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com"> www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/"> @storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist"> mailing list</a>. </p><p><strong>Support Us: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Shop at: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com">storypillarstore.threadless.com</a></p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Story by:</strong></p><p>Courtney Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p>Nate Blaweiss</p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis and Mackenzie Allison</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/">https://freesound.org/</a> </p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-percussion-and-claps-198850/">SigmaMusicArt</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-welcome-to-the-jungle-228477/">Jooga-Booga_Studios</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-marimba-game-high-tech-electronics-technology-291103/">Denis-Pavlov-Music</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-happy-african-village-69/">John Bartman</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/lullabies-twinkle-twinkle-little-star-lullaby-164263/">Music_for_Videos</a>; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/szegvari/sounds/641823/">Szegvari</a></p><p><strong>© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong> </p>

<p><strong>Season 4 Story Sip</strong> <strong>2: Stinky Mutant Ninja Pinecones Story Replay</strong></p><p>We’re officially on Winter Break, but we’ll be replaying some of YOUR favorite Season 4 stories on the first 3 Mondays of January, February, and March! 🥳 Next up…Stinky Mutant Ninja Pinecones from June, 2025.</p><p><strong>Story: </strong>Bahar, Gamze, and Zeki would much rather play videogames, crawl around with bugs, and train sidekicks than actually do their chores. But with help from some very smart ants–and despite a gaggle of extra gassy ninja bunnies–they team up and come through for their mom in the end.</p><p><strong>Original Episode Link:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/junes-full-episode-stinky-mutant-ninja-pinecones-turkey/id1671452499?i=1000712066117">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xkXwOb0h1IpiFHNiop4ok">Spotify</a></p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Turkey</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when you’re having trouble working as a team?</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Compromising, cooperating, and reciprocating</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>-</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.metroparent.com/sponsored-content/ways-to-help-a-child-combat-procrastination/">Helping Kids Combat Procrastination</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dandeliontraininganddevelopment.com/2023/01/childrens-activity-goal-planning-ladder/">Goal Ladder Activity</a></p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com"> www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/"> @storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Support Us: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Shop at: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com">storypillarstore.threadless.com</a></p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p>Nate Blaweiss</p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-Freesound.org</p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/world-oriental-world-128321/">Onoychenko_Music</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/beats-arabic-drums-267451/">9JackJack8</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/afrobeat-latino-dance-167252/">JacobsApp</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-carcelero-by-juan-martin-flamenco-guitar-ahmad-mousavipour-12961/">Ahmad MousaviPour</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/world-moon-of-middle-east-114323/">StudioKolomna</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-retro-8bit-happy-videogame-music-243997/">NiKneT_Art</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://freesound.org/people/aceinet/sounds/416190/">Stinky Mutant Ninja Pinecones Guitar Riff Base</a> </p><p><strong>© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>

<p><strong>Season 4 Story Sip</strong> <strong>1: Dance Like A Chicken Story Replay </strong></p><p>We’re officially on Winter Break and will be replaying some of YOUR favorite Season 4 stories on the first 3 Mondays of January, February, and March. First up…a trip back to Mexico to dance like a chicken!</p><p><strong>Story: </strong>With help from a fluffy chicken, a drooly dog, and a bubblegum-chomping frenemy, a brave girl teaches her town an important lesson about giving people space to be themselves.</p><p><strong>Original Episode: Dance Like a Chicken (April 2025)</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aprils-full-episode-dance-like-a-chicken-mexico/id1671452499?i=1000703436545">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vGpfBoAJlOMHGBH3PlFPe">Spotify</a></p><p><strong>Region: </strong>Mexico</p><p><strong>Sticky Situation: </strong>What do you do when you see someone being unkind?</p><p><strong>Feelings Focus: </strong>Setting boundaries; being brave; showing kindness</p><p><strong>Helpful Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>-</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://childmind.org/article/help-children-manage-fears/">Helping Kids Manage Fears</a></p><p>-<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/childrens-health/coping-skills-for-kids">Strategies for Coping with Fear</a></p><p><strong>Info/Get in Touch: </strong></p><p>Website:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.storypillar.com"> www.storypillar.com</a> </p><p>Instagram:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/storypillar/"> @storypillar</a> </p><p>Join our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://storypillar.com/#mailinglist"> mailing list</a>. </p><p><strong>Support Us: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/storypillar">https://ko-fi.com/storypillar</a> </p><p><strong>Shop at: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://storypillarstore.threadless.com">storypillarstore.threadless.com</a></p><p><strong>Created, Written, and Produced by: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Design/Audio Editing: </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis </p><p>Nate Blaweiss</p><p><strong>Storypillar Theme Song: </strong></p><p>Lyrics by Meg Lewis </p><p>Music by Meg Lewis, Andy Jobe, and Suzanna Bridges </p><p>Produced by Andy Jobe </p><p><strong>Episode Cover Art </strong></p><p>Meg Lewis</p><p><strong>Sound Effects and Additional Music: </strong></p><p>-freesound.org</p><p>-Suzanna Bridges (As Sparky) </p><p>-Pixabay Artists: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-twinkles-and-bells-263337/">AlanaJordan</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-warm-rain-145528/">Grand_Project</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/big-band-cumbia-mexican-banda-2716/">JuliusH</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/urban-latin-latin-fun-dance-music-mexican-background-hip-hop-larga-noche-140546/">White_Records</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/folk-texas-255948/">FJRAC_Travel_Vlog</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-spanish-guitar-song-latin-mexican-background-music-intro-theme-260578/">BackgroundMusicForVideo</a></p><p><strong>© 2026 PowerMouse Press, LLC</strong></p>