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Lightcatchers Podcast: Stories for Children

Lightcatchers Podcast: Stories for Children

By C. C. Kimmel

Imaginative stories for kids (and their parents alike). Helping children understand the big world they inhabit, with a bit of humor mixed in.

Find the good in the bad, the beautiful in the ugly, and the light in the darkness. Be a lightcatcher.
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Episode 5: Forest Friends - Bear Feels Sad

Lightcatchers Podcast: Stories for ChildrenJun 05, 2020

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The Halloween Festival by Kristin Peach

The Halloween Festival by Kristin Peach

In this special episode, C.C. Kimmel reads the Halloween Festival by the Lightcatcher’s first guest writer, Kristin Peach. Kristin is the author of the books Welcome to Slacksville and Slacksvilles Silliest Spooky Stories and she lives in Portland, Oregon with her family.

Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories by C.C. Kimmel written for kids (and some grown-ups too). Through each adventure, kids will learn valuable lessons about kindness, courage, and empathy. To learn more and download coloring pages based on the characters, visit bealightcatcher.com.

Stay connected with Kristin Peach at instagram.com/tales_from_slacksville/

Oct 19, 202335:06
Episode 4: Bob the Bad Pirate Gets Captured

Episode 4: Bob the Bad Pirate Gets Captured

Bob the Bad Pirate is not bad because he's mean, or dangerous, or scary. He's bad because he's not good at being a pirate. In this season of the Lightcatchers podcast, you can follow along as Bob the Bad Pirate leads his lovable crew on adventures through the seas. There will be treasure, cannons, sword fights, and singing. Lots and lots of singing.

In this episode, Bob wakes up to thick fog and a silent ship. When he discovers an unexpected guest, he will have to think fast or risk losing his ship. Will Renoir the Sneaky Pirate best Bob once and for all? You'll have to listen to find out.

Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories by C.C. Kimmel written for kids (and some grown-ups too). Through each adventure, kids will learn valuable lessons about kindness, courage, and empathy. To learn more and download coloring pages based on the characters, visit bealightcatcher.com.


Jun 05, 202326:00
Episode 3: Bob the Bad Pirate Accidentally Starts a War

Episode 3: Bob the Bad Pirate Accidentally Starts a War

Bob the Bad Pirate is not bad because he's mean, or dangerous, or scary. He's bad because he's not good at being a pirate. In this season of the Lightcatchers podcast, you can follow along as Bob the Bad Pirate leads his lovable crew on adventures through the seas. There will be treasure, cannons, sword fights, and singing. Lots and lots of singing.

In this episode, Bob and his crew decide to tend to some of the more domestic parts of pirating and spend a day cleaning their ship. Between the singing and the cleaning, they don't notice when they float between two warships at the brink of battle. Will Bob and the crew make it through unscathed, or will this be the end of their journeys? You'll have to listen to find out.

Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories by C.C. Kimmel written for kids (and some grown-ups too). Through each adventure, kids will learn valuable lessons about kindness, courage, and empathy. To learn more and download coloring pages based on the characters, visit bealightcatcher.com.

May 29, 202321:10
Episode 2: Bob the Bad Pirate and the Dangerous Hankerin'

Episode 2: Bob the Bad Pirate and the Dangerous Hankerin'

Bob the Bad Pirate is not bad because he's mean, or dangerous, or scary. He's bad because he's not good at being a pirate. In this season of the Lightcatchers podcast, you can follow along as Bob the Bad Pirate leads his lovable crew on adventures through the seas. There will be treasure, cannons, sword fights, and singing. Lots and lots of singing.

In this episode, Bob wakes up with a pirate hankerin'. But things get a little dangerous as Bob's hankerin' leads him into trouble on the island of Tortuga. What will happen when Bob has a run-in with the dreaded Captain Blackbeard? You'll have to listen to find out.

Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories by C.C. Kimmel written for kids (and some grown-ups too). Through each adventure, kids will learn valuable lessons about kindness, courage, and empathy. To learn more and download coloring pages based on the characters, visit bealightcatcher.com.

May 22, 202328:30
Episode 1: Bob the Bad Pirate and the Island of Treasure

Episode 1: Bob the Bad Pirate and the Island of Treasure

Bob the Bad Pirate is not bad because he's mean, or dangerous, or scary. He's bad because he's not good at being a pirate. In this season of the Lightcatchers podcast, you can follow along as Bob the Bad Pirate leads his lovable crew on adventures through the seas. There will be treasure, cannons, sword fights, and singing. Lots and lots of singing.

In this episode, Bob and his crew accidentally discover treasure on a lonely island in the middle of the sea. Will Bob hold on to his treasure and make it back to the ship? You'll have to listen to find out.

Lightcatchers is a podcast of original stories by C.C. Kimmel written for kids (and some grown-ups too). Through each adventure, kids will learn valuable lessons about kindness, courage, and empathy. To learn more and download coloring pages based on the characters, visit bealightcatcher.com.

May 15, 202322:26
Bonus: Forest Friends and the Worst Christmas Ever!

Bonus: Forest Friends and the Worst Christmas Ever!

In this special Christmas episode of the Lightcatchers, the Forest Friends struggle with a Christmas where everything seems to go wrong. 

Dec 21, 202023:30
Episode 4: Two Best Friends, One Magic Space Ship - Part 4

Episode 4: Two Best Friends, One Magic Space Ship - Part 4

In Season 2, writer C. C. Kimmel tells the story of Two Best friends and One Magic Space Ship and their journey to the shadow planet! This is a story told in four parts, so be sure to start with the first episode of Season 2 and go in order.

Nov 18, 202018:08
Episode 3: Two Best friends, One Magic Space Ship - Part 3

Episode 3: Two Best friends, One Magic Space Ship - Part 3

In Season 2, writer C. C. Kimmel tells the story of Two Best friends and One Magic Space Ship and their journey to the shadow planet! This is a story told in four parts, so be sure to start with the first episode of Season 2 and go in order.

Nov 11, 202011:09
Episode 2: Two Best Friends, One Magic Space Ship - Part 2

Episode 2: Two Best Friends, One Magic Space Ship - Part 2

In Season 2, writer C. C. Kimmel tells the story of Two Best friends and One Magic Space Ship and their journey to the shadow planet! This is a story told in four parts, so be sure to start with the first episode of Season 2 and go in order.

Nov 04, 202010:50
Episode 1: Two Best Friends and One Magic Space Ship - Part 1

Episode 1: Two Best Friends and One Magic Space Ship - Part 1

In Season 2, writer C. C. Kimmel tells the story of Two Best friends and One Magic Space Ship and their journey to the shadow planet! This is a story told in four parts, so be sure to start with the first episode of Season 2 and go in order.

Oct 28, 202012:52
Episode 8: After the Storm

Episode 8: After the Storm

In the final episode of Season 1, the Forest Friends return to their home after the flood and find everything broken or missing. Will this be the end of their home and their adventures, or is there something better that can make things new. Find out in this thrilling finale of the Forest Friends.

Jun 26, 202025:01
Episode 7: Forest Friends and the Great Flood

Episode 7: Forest Friends and the Great Flood

In this episode of the Lightcatchers Podcast, the Forest Friends start what they think is a normal day. When a storm comes through, they are excited to play in the rain. But things turn quickly as a flood sweeps through the forest, threatening their home, and even their very lives.

Jun 19, 202020:48
Episode 6: Kit wants to play baseball

Episode 6: Kit wants to play baseball

In this episode of the Lightcatchers podcast, Kit wants to play baseball with the rest of the Forest friends, but they keep telling her she is just a girl. Find out how she proves them wrong and everyone learns a lesson from their mistake. 

Jun 12, 202022:02
Episode 5: Forest Friends - Bear Feels Sad

Episode 5: Forest Friends - Bear Feels Sad

In this episode, the forest friends go to Good but Grumpy Owl and Wise and Beautiful Horsey's house to make berry pies. However, Bear can't quite stop feeling sad. Be sure to listen as he tries to figure out what's going on, and how gets a little help from Good but Grumpy Owl.

Jun 05, 202021:01
Episode 4: The Forest Friends Get Lost

Episode 4: The Forest Friends Get Lost

In this episode of the Lightcatchers podcast, the Forest Friends embark on an adventure that ends in peril. Will the forest friends ever find their way back home? Will they stop fighting with each other about who's fault it is that they're lost? Find out by listening in. 

May 29, 202025:12
Episode 3: Forest Friends - The New Friend

Episode 3: Forest Friends - The New Friend

In this episode, the forest friends decide to play the entire day with Doggy's new ball. But while they're playing, a new animal shows up and interrupts their game. Will the forest friends stay angry, or will they make a new friend? Listen in to find out.

May 22, 202013:54
Episode 2: Forest Friends - The Unexpected Visitors

Episode 2: Forest Friends - The Unexpected Visitors

In this episode of the Forest Friends, the four friends are about to embark on another adventure when two unexpected visitors show up. Will the visit make everything better, or just disappoint their plans? 

Apr 26, 202016:04
Episode 1: Forest Friends - Adventure at the River

Episode 1: Forest Friends - Adventure at the River

In this episode, the four forest friends, Fox, Bear, Doggy, and Kit, all decide to go to the river. But what started as a relaxing trip, quickly became a daring rescue. Will the forest friends be able to band together to help someone in need?

Apr 26, 202011:42