Skookum Kid's Stories
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.
Peter & Gracie: The Camera Safari Adventure
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Peter's grandpa hands him an old instant camera one morning - the kind that only holds ten pictures before it runs out. Fewer shots means Peter has to choose carefully, and as he and Gracie head down the road to Coombs for a day of goats on the roof, butterflies, kettle corn, and maple walnut ice cream, he learns that the best moments don't always come from behind...
The Mellow Submarine: Marina the Mermaid’s Kelp Forest Cave
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Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster follow an invitation from an old friend, Marina the Mermaid, deep into the kelp forest off French Creek Harbour on Vancouver Island’s coast. In this gentle underwater adventure, kids will meet a giant Pacific octopus, a garden of sea anemones, and glowing plankton that make Marina’s family cave feel like a room full of tiny stars. Along the way, Marina teaches the crew about...
Peter & Gracie: A Day in the Life of Gracie
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Join Gracie, Peter's fluffy American Eskimo Dog, as she takes listeners through one whole day on Vancouver Island - from the first ear-lick wake-up call to the last happy sigh at bedtime. Gracie shares her official morning duties, a sandy romp at Rathtrevor Beach, a car-window stakeout of the rooftop goats in Coombs, and the biggest moment of her day: hearing the school bus round the...
The Mellow Submarine: Helping Brian & Sarah at the Port Alberni Quay
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When Captain Dave hears about a big renovation happening in Port Alberni, he and Larry the Lobster set off on one of their longest journeys yet, sailing around the bottom of Vancouver Island, through Barkley Sound, and up the glacier-carved Alberni Inlet. When the Mellow Submarine finally reaches the busy harbour...
Peter & Gracie: Peter's Wiggly Tooth
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Peter has a secret hiding right in the front of his mouth: his very first wiggly tooth!
In this episode, Peter and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie spend a few busy days on Vancouver Island wiggling, worrying, and waiting for that tooth to finally come loose. Along the way, Peter feels the mix of big feelings that come with growing up: excitement about becoming a "b...
The Mellow Submarine: The Haunted Shipwreck
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What's really hiding inside an old sunken ship near Nanaimo?
Fog rolls in over the water near Nanaimo, and Larry the Lobster is convinced it's the perfect day for a ghost story. When Captain Dave mentions an old shipwreck resting nearby, Larry's claws start shaking, but curiosity wins out and the Mellow Submarine dives down to take a look. What they find...
Peter & Gracie: How Peter Spent His Summer Vacation
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What would you do with two whole months of summer on Vancouver Island?
Summer vacation has finally arrived for Peter and Gracie, and after three very boring days of doing absolutely nothing, Peter discovers that a whole island of adventure is a lot more fun than an empty to-do list. Together with his ever-curious American Eskimo dog, Peter fills a notebook with local summer plans: bike...
The Mellow Submarine: The Hornby Island Current
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What happens when a curious pod of orcas shows Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster how to ride a wild ocean current? Let’s find out!
Join Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster for a journey that takes an unexpected turn near Hornby Island. What begins as a calm morning cruise through the Strait of Georgia quickly becomes an adventure in pa...
Peter & Gracie: It’s Canada Day Gracie!
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What are we really celebrating on Canada Day?
In this episode of Skookum Kid's Stories, Peter and his American Eskimo dog Gracie spend Canada Day in Parksville, starting with maple leaf pancakes at home in Coombs before heading to the waterfront for the town's parade. Along the way, Peter asks his parents what Canada Day is really about, and learns that it marks the day Canada's...
The Mellow Submarine: The Rockfish of Dodd Narrows
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How long would you wait for the perfect moment to do something tricky?
Join Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster as they tackle one of Vancouver Island's trickiest stretches of water: Dodd Narrows, just south of Nanaimo. With only an eleven minute window to make the passage safely, this episode is a gentle lesson in patience, timing, and respecting the power of moving...
Peter & Gracie: Hector the Hedgehog is Missing!
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What do you do when your dog hides her favourite toy and doesn't tell you where?
In this episode of Skookum Kid's Stories, Peter and Gracie spend a golden Saturday morning in their backyard in Coombs on Vancouver Island, playing fetch with Gracie's beloved plush hedgehog. Hector is no ordinary toy - he's Gracie's most treasured companion. But when lunchtime arrives and Hector...
The Mellow Submarine: The French Creek Plastic Puzzle
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What does a single bottle cap have to do with the whole ocean?
It begins as an ordinary morning at French Creek Harbour, when Larry the Lobster spots something bobbing against the hull of the Mellow Submarine: a faded orange bottle cap, brittle at the edges, with a patch of algae clinging to one side. Captain Dave recognizes that look. It's p...
Peter & Gracie - The Big Cedar of Cathedral Grove
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Have you ever stood next to a tree that was alive when knights rode horses through muddy fields in Europe?
In this episode of Skookum Kid’s Stories, Peter and his American Eskimo dog Gracie follow their dad into Cathedral Grove - a breathtaking old-growth forest tucked inside McMillan Provincial Park, right on the highway between Parksville and Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. The moment Pet...
Mellow Submarine: The Kelp Forest at Saratoga Beach
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What grows 30 metres tall in a single season and holds entire ocean communities together?
Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster have been planning this dive for nineteen days. When the Mellow Submarine finally slips beneath the surface near Saratoga Beach, they find something that stops even clipboard-carrying Larry in his tracks: a towering bull kelp forest, its amber stalks rising from the r...
Peter & Gracie - The Missing Sock Mystery
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Have you ever wondered where missing socks really go?
When three socks vanish from the backyard clothesline, Peter and his clever American Eskimo dog Gracie put on their detective hats and set out to crack the case. Armed with a magnifying glass, a notebook, and Gracie's extraordinary nose, the duo follow a trail of clues through their Coombs neighbourhood - from tiny paw prints in th...
The Mellow Submarine: The New Kid at the French Creek Marina
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What does it feel like to arrive somewhere new and wonder if you'll ever belong?
When a beautiful blue sailboat sails into French Creek Harbour one sunny morning, Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster are quick to say hello. On board is Suki — a curious, notebook-carrying seven-year-old who has just moved up the coast with her family, leaving behind her best friend and ever...
Peter & Gracie: Every Drop of Water Counts
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What would you do if your creek dried up and your garden started to droop?
It hasn't rained in 31 days on Vancouver Island, and Peter can feel the difference everywhere — the lawn is crispy beige, the bird bath is bone dry, and Gracie is melting on the kitchen tiles. When Peter's mom shares a newspaper photo of a shrunken creek near Coombs, Peter decides it's time to do...
The Mellow Submarine: The Dungeness Crab of Baynes Sound!
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What happens when Larry the Lobster knocks his clipboard overboard — and spots the biggest Dungeness crab in all of Baynes Sound on the way down? Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster are about to find out!
It begins as a quiet morning drifting through the sheltered waters of Baynes Sound, just off the east coast of Vancouver Island. But when Larry accidentally sends his...
Peter & Gracie: The Coombs Neighbourhood Heritage Festival
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When Peter’s mum starts making borscht from his great-grandmother’s Ukrainian recipe, it sparks the biggest idea Peter has ever had: a Neighbourhood Heritage Festival, right in Coombs! With Gracie trotting beside him, Peter spends two weeks knocking on doors, delivering colourful invitations, and discovering that the families around him carry extraordinary traditions from all over the world — from Ireland, India, Mexico, Japan, Scotland, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Greece.
From Mr. O’Brien’s Irish fiddle and Mrs. Kapoor’s Diwali samosas, to Mr. Johnson’s Coast Salish cedar w...
The Mellow Submarine: The Mellow Submarine Goes To The Car Show!
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What happens when a bright yellow submarine shows up at a car show — on four wheels? Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster are about to find out!
It begins as a peaceful morning anchored near French Creek, just off Vancouver Island’s coast. But when Captain Dave spots the French Creek Marina Car Show on shore, he remembers something the Mellow Submarine has t...
Peter & Gracie: The Big Bike Adventure
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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...
The Mellow Submarine: The Deep Bay Drop Off!
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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...
Peter & Gracie: Superhero Training Day!
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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...
The Mellow Submarine: The Lost Underwater Camera
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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...
Peter & Gracie: The Dog Who Could Talk to Animals!
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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 gru...
The Mellow Submarine: The Barnacle Olympics
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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 lo...
Peter & Gracie: Salmon Stewards at the Qualicum Beach Hatchery
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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 to...
The Mellow Submarine: The Bowser Beach Bottle Drive
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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.
Peter & Gracie: New Neighbours!
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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...
The Mellow Submarine: A Valentine for Marina the Mermaid
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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...
Peter & Gracie: Peter's First Library Adventure!
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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...
The Mellow Submarine: The Ancient Clam Gardens of Quadra Island
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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...
Peter & Gracie: Gracie's Birthday Celebration
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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 ad...
The Mellow Submarine: Discovering Japanese Glass Floats
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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...
Peter & Gracie: Goats on the Roof in Coombs!
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Join Peter and his faithful American Eskimo dog Gracie on a delightful trip to Coombs' famous Old Country Market, home to the world-renowned rooftop goats on Vancouver Island. When Gracie spots goats walking on top of a building for the first time, her curiosity leads to an adorable conversation—complete with "maaas" and "woofs"—between the white fluffy dog and her new friends.
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The Mellow Submarine: Parksville Polar Bear Swim Adventure
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Join Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster for an unforgettable New Year's Day adventure at the Parksville Polar Bear Swim! When the Mellow Submarine surfaces at Parksville Community Park Beach, the crew discovers hundreds of brave swimmers preparing to plunge into the chilly Salish Sea to celebrate the start of a new year.
In this heartwarming episode, seven-year-old Emma faces her first Polar Bear Swim alongside her...
Peter & Gracie: A Cosy Power Outage Adventure
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When a winter storm knocks out the power in Peter's neighbourhood, in Coombs, what begins as a frightening moment transforms into an unforgettable family adventure. Join Peter and his loyal American Eskimo dog Gracie as they discover that sometimes the best memories don't need electricity - just family, storytelling, and the courage to embrace unexpected moments together.
Perfect for Vancouver Island families, this power outage story teac...
The Mellow Submarine: Happy Birthday, Mellow Submarine
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Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster aboard the remarkable Mellow Submarine for a very special celebration - the submarine's 10th birthday! Anchored in beautiful Departure Bay near Nanaimo, this heartwarming children's story transforms into an engaging submarine science lesson that young listeners on Vancouver Island will love.
When Larry realizes he doesn't truly understand how submarines work, Captain Dave takes him on...
The Mellow Submarine: Delivering Mail to Santa Claus
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Join Captain Dave and Larry the Lobster on their most important Vancouver Island Christmas adventure yet! When Parksville-Qualicum's mail plane breaks down, our submarine heroes race to deliver children's Christmas letters directly to Santa's secret underwater dock at the North Pole. Experience the magic of Northern Lights dancing beneath Arctic ice as the Mellow Submarine crew ensures no child's letter to santa goes undelivered.
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Peter & Gracie: Making Christmas Cookies for Mom
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Join seven-year-old Peter and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie in this heartwarming Christmas cookies kids story set on beautiful Vancouver Island. With only five days until Christmas, Peter desperately wants to create the perfect handmade gift for his mum. But when his drawing turns out crooked and his button necklace becomes tangled, Peter feels defeated—until Gracie inspires the most wonderful idea of all: baking Christmas cook...
