Stories from the Workshop

Agent Mirabelle and the Case of the Missing Cousins
Agent Mirabelle and the Case of the Missing Cousins
Agent Mirabelle knew something was wrong the moment she walked into the living room. The house was too quiet. Not normal quiet. Not “everyone is busy” quiet. This was the... Read more...
Xavier and Colton’s Big Workday
Xavier and Colton’s Big Workday
A Sydney Banks–Inspired Three Principles Story for Kids On a hot Saturday morning filled with weeds, sweat, and the promise of ice cream, cousins Xavier and Colton set out to... Read more...
Colton, Xavier, and the Very Serious Problem of the Sandwich
Colton, Xavier, and the Very Serious Problem of the Sandwich
In this funny children’s story from The Thought Explorers, Colton and his cousin Xavier discover how thought creates feelings in everyday moments. While sitting on the porch and doing absolutely... Read more...
Jack's Mind Movie
Jack's Mind Movie
Have you ever had a tiny moment turn into a giant, embarrassing memory that just would not leave you alone? Jack has. And his mind keeps replaying it like it... Read more...
Colton and His Awful Day
Colton and His Awful Day
Colton is having one of those days where nothing seems to go right, no matter how hard he tries. From the moment he wakes up, the little things keep piling... Read more...
Amelia and the Quiet Truth in Papa’s Workshop
Amelia and the Quiet Truth in Papa’s Workshop
Something Amelia believed turned out not to be true. And the feeling it left behind followed her straight to Papa’s workshop. Read more...
Evie and the Mystery Mood
Evie and the Mystery Mood
Nothing went wrong, and yet Evie feels heavy and bleh. A quiet moment in the workshop reveals what’s really behind her mystery mood. Read more...
Jack and the Wobbly Fort
Jack and the Wobbly Fort
When Jack’s big idea doesn’t turn out the way he imagined, a wobbly fort becomes an unexpected lesson about plans, play, and perspective. Read more...
Evie and the Silly words
Evie and the Silly words
A spinning ninja kick, a grumpy chipmunk face, and one hurtful cloud lead to an unexpected lesson about feelings and self-worth. Read more...
Amelia and the Quiet That Was Already There
Amelia and the Quiet That Was Already There
Amelia’s mind feels noisy like socks tumbling in a dryer, but a jar of glitter and a batch of cookies reveal something surprising about wisdom. Read more...
The Day That Forgot to Cooperate
The Day That Forgot to Cooperate
Colton wakes up with a perfect plan for his Saturday. Video games with Papa, a giant bowl of cereal, building a fort with his sister Evie, riding his new scooter,... Read more...
Agent Mirabelle and the Case of the Missing “No”
Agent Mirabelle and the Case of the Missing “No”
When the tiniest agent in S.P.R.O.U.T. (the Secret Patrol of Really Outstanding Unstoppable Toddlers) springs into action, even a quiet morning can turn into a top-secret adventure. But today, Agent... Read more...