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.
Episodes
49 episodes
Peter & Gracie: When Grandfather Explained Remembrance Da
Join young Peter and his fluffy white American Eskimo dog Gracie on a heartfelt journey to understand Remembrance Day. This touching children's story unfolds on a rainy November afternoon in Coombs, as Peter's grandfather shares powerful family...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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16:17
The Mellow Submarine: The Stone Pictures of Gabriola Island
Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the Lobster as a quirky navigation glitch leads them to shore on Gabriola Island—where they discover ancient Coast Salish petroglyphs carved into sandstone. A gentle spirit appears to share the m...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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18:44
Peter & Gracie: A Magical Halloween Adventure in Coombs
Peter can barely contain his excitement as October 31st approaches. Together with his faithful companion Gracie - whose fluffy white fur looks like freshly fallen snow - Peter helps his family transform their Coombs home into a Halloween wonder...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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15:55
The Mellow Submarine: The Mystery of the Glowing Lights
Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on a magical nighttime adventure in Nanoose Bay, where they discover the incredible world of bioluminescent ocean creatures! This captivating educational story teaches Vancouver Islan...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:57
Peter & Gracie: The Backyard Weather Station Adventure
Join seven-year-old Peter and his fluffy white American Eskimo dog Gracie on an exciting scientific journey that transforms their backyard into a real weather laboratory! When Peter notices the weather changing each day, his natural curiosity s...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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17:23
The Mellow Submarine: The Great French Creek Underwater Race
Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on an unforgettable underwater adventure kids story through the sparkling waters of French Creek on Vancouver Island. Meet Shelly the sea turtle and her beautiful Pearl Dream submarin...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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18:06
Peter & Gracie: Apple Harvest Adventure
Join seven-year-old Peter and his fluffy white American Eskimo dog Gracie on a heartwarming autumn adventure to Grandpa Joe's apple orchard in Coombs, Vancouver Island. This captivating children's story takes young listeners through rolling hil...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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14:21
The Mellow Submarine: Nanoose’s Underwater Garden Club
Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on an inspiring marine education adventure in Nanoose Bay, Vancouver Island. This captivating underwater garden kids story takes young listeners aboard the remarkable Mellow Submarine...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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19:01
Peter & Gracie: The Little Free Library That Built a Community
Join seven-year-old Peterand his fluffy white American Eskimo dog Gracie on an inspiring community-building adventure in Coombs, Vancouver Island. This heartwarming kids story shows how one child's simple idea transformed an entire neighborhood...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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16:34
The Mellow Submarine: Emma’s Message In A Bottle
Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on an extraordinary underwater adventure that spans 72 years! This captivating children's story takes young listeners aboard the remarkable mellow submarine as they discover a mysteri...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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17:00
Peter & Gracie: Finding Screen Time Balance
Join storyteller Peter McCully for a heartwarming tale about 7-year-old Peter and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie in Coombs, Vancouver Island. This touching screen time balance kids story addresses one of modern parenting's biggest challe...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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15:21
The Mellow Submarine: Campbell River Chips and New Friendships
Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on a delightful surface adventure to Campbell River, Vancouver Island - known for its legendary wharf and world-famous chips. This heartwarming Campbell River kids story takes young l...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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22:33
Peter & Gracie: The Back to School Adventure
Join Peter and his fluffy white American Eskimo dog Gracie on a heartwarming back to school adventure in Coombs, just outside Parksville on Vancouver Island. This delightful children's story follows seven-year-old Peter as he prepares for secon...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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17:12
The Mellow Submarine: Patrick’s Kitchen Store
Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on a heartwarming culinary journey to Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island. This delightful children's cooking story takes young listeners aboard the remarkable mellow submarine as our he...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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22:53
Peter & Gracie: Parksville Boardwalk Adventure
Join young Peter and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie on an enchanting journey along the beautiful Parksville boardwalk. This heartwarming children's story captures the magic that happens when locals and visitors connect, creating lasting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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17:30
The Mellow Submarine: A Vancouver Island Salmon Spawn Adventure
Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on an incredible shrinking submarine adventure through Vancouver Island's Little Qualicum River! This captivating educational children's story takes young listeners on a magical journ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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16:54
Peter & Gracie: A Food Bank Drive Adventure
Join Peter, a caring 7-year-old boy, and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie on an inspiring community service adventure in Coombs on Vancouver Island. This heartwarming children's story shows young listeners how kids can make a real differen...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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14:18
The Mellow Submarine: Parksville BeachFest Treasure Hunt!
Join Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster on a magical journey to Parksville Beach Fest - Vancouver Island's most beloved family celebration. This captivating children's story takes young listeners aboard the remarkable mello...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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17:09
Peter & Gracie: Peter’s Visit To The Dentist
Join young Peter and his fluffy American Eskimo dog Gracie on a heartwarming journey to overcome dental anxiety in this specially crafted children's story. Set in beautiful Oceanside Dental Clinic with the caring Dr. B, this tale transforms fir...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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15:02
The Mellow Submarine: Lost in the Tofino Fog
When Captain Dave and Larry set sail for Tofino's sparkling beaches, they never expected to face a wall of thick fog that would test their friendship and navigation skills. With their compass spinning wildly and visibility near zero, this Vanco...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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22:11
Peter & Gracie: A Rathtrevor Beach Kite Adventure
Join young Peter and his loyal American Eskimo dog Gracie on an unforgettable adventure to Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. This heartwarming children story about asking for help transforms a disappointing kite disaster into a beautiful lesson...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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18:03
The Mellow Submarine: A Three Hour Tour of the SS Minnow
Join Captain Dave and his enthusiastic first mate Larry the lobster on their most heartwarming underwater adventure yet! This incredible SS Minnow kids story takes young listeners to the beautiful waters of Nanoose Bay, where they discover the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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21:34
Peter & Gracie: The Deep Bay Marine Station Adventure
Join 7-year-old Peter and his fluffy white American Eskimo dog Gracie on an incredible kids marine biology Vancouver Island adventure at the renowned Deep Bay Marine Field Station. This captivating children's story transforms young listeners in...
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Season 1
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Episode 227
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18:04
The Mellow Submarine: The Night the Totems Spoke
Captain Dave and his loyal first mate Larry the lobster embark on a magical adventure to Duncan - known as the "city of totems." Aboard their remarkable mellow submarine that transforms into a yellow bus for land travel, the duo explores the ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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19:29
Peter & Gracie: Cleanup Day at Englishman River Park
Join Peter and his incredible dog Gracie on their environmental adventure at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park! When Gracie's super-sniffer uncovers buried trash that no one else could find, they become the park's official "hidden trash de...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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17:55
