The Old and the New

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The Old and the New

Martin & Sylvia: Nine and Seven

Ella and Ollie are back! Martin and Sylvia’s neighbors and friends have spent the year in Cuba and have just returned home. Brother and sister can’t wait for their families to see each other again for a delicious meal. But what will Ella and Ollie be like? Will they have changed? Together, they all learn about the joys of seeing old friends in a new light.

18 min
5+
Topics: Cooking & BakingAnimalsOutdoor AdventuresParentingNatureGratitude

Characters in this Story

Martin

Sylvia

Martin & Sylvia: Nine and Seven

Listen to the Project

Listen to the Project

When Martin returns to Science League, his insecurities begin to intrude. What if his compass project isn’t very good? On an errand with Daddy, they discover that comparison can sometimes hamper creative thinking.
15 min
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Woodsies Isn’t Good

Woodsies Isn’t Good

It's the first day of Woodsies, the wilderness group Sylvia has personally designed and planned. She's excited … until her plans go awry. Daddy shares teacherly wisdom that helps Sylvia learn to take unexpected developments in stride.
18 min
5+

An Inner Compass

An Inner Compass

When Martin hears about an upcoming science fair, his insecurities get the best of him. A conversation with Momma about the ways scientists conduct research projects helps him to know that experimentation and mistakes are part of the process.
17 min
5+

Martin Has the Nines

Martin Has the Nines

It's Martin’s ninth birthday! He wakes in the morning feeling pleased, but as the day progresses, he experiences a range of feelings. Is this what it means to be nine? A trip to the library with his family gives Martin some perspective on growing up.
22 min
5+

The Old and the New

The Old and the New

Ella and Ollie are back! Martin and Sylvia’s neighbors and friends have returned home after a year in Cuba. What will Ella and Ollie be like? Together, they all learn about the joys of seeing old friends in a new light.
18 min
5+

A Sylvia Kind of Seven

A Sylvia Kind of Seven

"Sevens" can do so many things! Sylvia relishes the newfound height, skills, and enthusiasm for life that comes with being seven. But she wonders: what was Martin like when he was seven years old? It turns out that not everyone does Seven in the same way.
15 min
5+

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