Sophie and Sebastian
Conrad van Dyk
Welcome to the wonderful world of Sophie and Sebastian. These whimsical and delightful stories are sure to delight the whole family. Written in the nonsensical style of A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh, every adventure provides clean, family-friendly enjoyment without being preachy or overly moralistic. In each story, Sophie and Sebastian learn something new about our wonderful world. They also make some wonderful and unusual friends, including the old neighbours (Bert and Fran, Mrs. Wilson). In fact, one of the best parts of this podcast is the humorous and meaningful relationships that develop over time. Above all, the "Sophie and Sebastian" stories are a nostalgic and witty celebration of childhood.
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Detectives Clueless and Useless
Sophie and Sebastian
11/10/18 • 19 min
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In this story, Sophie and Sebastian have a mystery to solve. Someone does not seem to like the tiny library they made for all their neighbours. Who could it be? Listen carefully and see if you can guess the culprit.
The Hospital Visit
Sophie and Sebastian
08/31/18 • 12 min
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One day, Bert decides to do something nice for Fran, but it doesn’t all go according to plan. Fortunately, Bert has some amazing friends who are more than happy to visit him at the hospital...
This episode contains a lot of allusions to Winnie the Pooh, so I thought it might be fun to point out where the story of “The Hospital Visit” reveals a debt to A. A. Milne’s famous children’s classic.
Obviously Bert’s grumpiness is reminiscent of Eeyore, just as Sophie’s innocent questions and responses reflect Pooh’s lack of awareness. Then there’s the notion of bringing balloons as a present to cheer someone up. But perhaps the most specific allusion is the play on the word “ambush.” Here are the two passages side by side:
1. “Ambush?” said Sophie, “What does that mean?” “It means that someone surprises you and you fall into a bush.” Bert did not look very happy. “Oh,” said Sophie. “I didn’t know there was a word just for that. What if you happen to fall on a flower?"
2. “My dear Pooh,” said Owl in his superior way, “don’t you know what an Ambush is?” ... “An Ambush,” said Owl, “is a sort of Surprise.” “So is a gorse-bush sometimes,” said Pooh.
I’ve taught Winnie the Pooh so often that it’s hard to write for children without adopting the same perspective, a perspective that is simultaneously nonsensical, ironic, and nostalgic. It’s a unique mixture that you won’t find in many other children’s books.
Here’s one more place where I had Winnie the Pooh in the back of my mind:
1. “What happened?” Sophie said, “What did you do?” “Take a guess,” said Bert, “Do you think I’m taking a nap in a rose bush? Do you think I’m trying out a new form of acupuncture? Or could it be that I was trying to do something nice and happened to have a fall?”
2. “Eeyore, what are you doing there [floating in the river]?” said Rabbit. “I’ll give you three guesses, Rabbit. Digging holes in the ground? Wrong. Leaping from branch to branch of a young oak-tree? Wrong. Waiting for somebody to help me out of the river? Right. Give Rabbit time, and he’ll always get the answer.”
I love Eeyore’s sarcasm, and I think young kids get it too. It’s too bad many people no longer read the original Winnie the Pooh but are satisfied by those short spin-off Disney books that always end with a sappy moral. There is nothing quite like the original Winnie the Pooh.
The Great Race
Sophie and Sebastian
08/04/18 • 12 min
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Sophie challenges Sebastian to a race, but since she's also the referee, she gets to make up the rules!
This story is dedicated to my brother, who once challenged me to a similar race in opposite directions -- with similarly disastrous results ... No hard feelings though. ;)
Everyone Loves Christmas
Sophie and Sebastian
12/23/17 • 22 min
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In this special Christmas holiday episode, Sophie and Sebastian make snowmen and write letters to Santa. Will they catch a glimpse of Santa delivering presents?
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How many episodes does Sophie and Sebastian have?
Sophie and Sebastian currently has 42 episodes available.
What topics does Sophie and Sebastian cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Kids & Family, Podcasts and Stories For Kids.
What is the most popular episode on Sophie and Sebastian?
The episode title 'Poetry Episode 2: The Chickadee' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Sophie and Sebastian?
The average episode length on Sophie and Sebastian is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of Sophie and Sebastian released?
Episodes of Sophie and Sebastian are typically released every 20 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Sophie and Sebastian?
The first episode of Sophie and Sebastian was released on Aug 11, 2017.
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