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Join Rebecca and Momo McSquirrel as they bring traditional virtues to modern kids through fun and engaging stories! Young hearts and minds are formed by the stories they are told which is why each original episode will highlight a traditional virtue...

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Join Rebecca and Momo McSquirrel as they bring traditional virtues to modern kids through fun and engaging stories! Young hearts and minds are formed by the stories they are told which is why each original episode will highlight a traditional virtue such as courage, grace, and beauty along with fun, original songs! Simple discussion questions are asked at the end of each episode to help kids think through the virtues presented in the story. If you're interested in subscribing to Letters from Momo, please visit: www.lamplighterkids.com *We're not associated with Lamplighter Ministries

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Episodes
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63. Creativity: Candyland Ramacazam

2/26/2026
Our virtue in this episode is: Creativity! Join us on a very unexpected adventure with Jayden and Ezra as they enter into the fun world of Candyland Ramacazam. Find out what surprises wait for them in our story today! Discussion questions for kids: *We will add discussion questions in Act 2 of this story!

Duration:00:22:35

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62. Friendship: Construction Trucks Working Together

1/31/2026
Our virtue in this episode is: Friendship! Join Pablo and Lucia, an excavator and dump truck, as they navigate the unexpected turn of events that could possibly pull them apart forever. As Diego, another excavator, enters the scene, we discover what it means to have good friends. Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What are the things you enjoy most about your friends? Question 2) How do you feel when you’re around your friends?

Duration:00:22:20

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61. Peace: A Horse Holiday in New York City

12/19/2025
Our virtue in this episode is: Peace! Join Winifred and Pascal - two horses who find themselves on an adventure from their quiet farm to New York City. Winifred wonders how in the world she can find the peace she's used to on the busy and bright streets of the city. Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What does peace feel like to you? Question 2) How can you find peace in busy seasons?

Duration:00:24:50

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60. Empathy: The Karlsson’s Guest Kitten

11/26/2025
Our virtue in this episode is: Empathy! Come on a hike with the Karlsson family where a very surprising guest finds its way towards them… a kitten! With the night sure to be cold and snowy, the whole family will have to decide what to do with this unexpected furry friend. Join the heart-warming adventure today in our episode! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) Have you ever experienced anyone having empathy towards you? Question 2) Is there anyone in your life going through a hard time? How can you practice having empathy towards them?

Duration:00:28:40

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59. Compassion: A Snow Party for All Hairies

12/23/2024
Our virtue in this episode is: Compassion! Come meet the Hairies - a mythical creature you’ve probably never heard about. These tiny, fluffy creatures surf around the winds on snowflakes and enjoy throwing large snow parties. Melie, Lingo, and Garney are four such Hairies that are about to get caught in a whirlwind of adventure. Come join us for their exciting and snowy story! Questions in this episode: Question 1) Has anyone ever shown you compassion? How did it make you feel? Question 2) Why do you think it’s important for people to have compassion in our world?

Duration:00:24:25

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58. Discernment: The Journey of Cinnamon the Fox Act 2

11/27/2024
Our virtue in this episode is: Discernment! Come and listen to the final chapter of Cinnamon the fox’s adventure. Will he find someone he can trust to help him in the forest? Can someone help him get back to his home? Find out in today’s episode! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) Can you think of any situations in which you would need to have discernment to make a decision? Question 2) Have you ever been in a situation where it was hard to know what the right decision would be? How did you end up deciding?

Duration:00:25:06

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57. Discernment: The Journey of Cinnamon the Fox Act 1

8/17/2024
Our virtue in this episode is: Discernment! Come meet Cinnamon, a fox kit who finally gets to explore outside the den! Everything is new and wonderful and exciting until something happens that throws Cinnamon into a whole adventure of his own. Follow Cinnamon’s exciting journey in today’s episode! Discussion questions for kids: *We will add discussion questions in Act 2 of this story!

Duration:00:24:21

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56. Joy: Chugs the Train and his Snowy Journey Act 2

12/24/2023
Our virtue in this episode is: Joy! Join us for the rest of Chug’s journey through the Luminere Mountains. As he makes his way through forests and valleys without a track under his wheels, he wonders if he made the right decision to go this way. What obstacles will he face? Will he be able to make it to their destination and deliver his passengers to their loved ones waiting there? Find out in today’s episode! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) How can you feel joyful even when things aren’t going your way? Question 2) How are joy and happiness different?

Duration:00:25:13

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55. Joy: Chugs the Train and his Snowy Journey Act 1

12/4/2023
Our virtue in this episode it: Joy! Chugs the electric train loves his station high up in the Luminere Mountains. For most of the year, this station is a quiet and sleepy place, but during the holidays it changes into a busy hub of vacationing passengers and endless shining packages. This year Chugs wants one thing more than ever: To finally carry some real passengers in his cars, not just cargo. Will he get his holiday wish? And even if he does, will he be able to carry the passengers through the sometimes dangerous mountain passes without problems? Find out in our episode today! Discussion questions for kids: *We will add discussion questions in Act 2 of this story!

Duration:00:25:39

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54. Commitment: Esco and the Regional Tamale Competition

10/18/2023
Our virtue in this episode is: Commitment! Escolastica Lopez lives in a small town in Mexico with her not-so-small family. This year is a very important year for her Mama because she really wants to win the Regional Tamale Competition. Can Esco help her Mama reach this goal? Find out in our episode today! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What are your commitments in your life right now? Question 2) What makes it easy to commit to something? What makes it hard?

Duration:00:29:00

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53. Curiosity: A Coop Full of Questions

8/10/2023
Our virtue in this episode is: Curiosity! Come meet Nugget, a chicken whose questioning mind leaves her little rest. She’s always wondering about the world around her. Unfortunately, her fellow hen friends don’t seem to care about her questions. They’re happy to simply eat food, dust bathe, and sleep. Poor Nugget feels alone with all her questions, but… perhaps not entirely alone. Join us as Nugget finds some surprising companions along the way! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What are some of the good things you are curious about? How can you find out the answers to your curiosity? Question 2) Think about some of the things that have been invented due to someone being curious about it. What are your favorite inventions?

Duration:00:25:14

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52. Contentment: A Koala and Kangaroo Take On the Outback

5/30/2023
Our virtue in this episode is: Contentment! Join Beau the Koala and Ruby Rue the Kangaroo on a great adventure in the Outback of Australia. As Ruby Rue shares stories with Beau about all her fun adventures, Beau begins to wish that he could leave his eucalyptus grove and have some adventure of his own. What adventure awaits him out there in the real world? Find out in our episode today! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What does it mean to be content with what we have? Question 2) Have you ever wanted something that someone else has? How did that make you feel?

Duration:00:29:09

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51. Hope: The Last Queen Dragon and her Mysterious Missing Egg Act 2

3/9/2023
Our virtue in this episode is: Hope! Dai Lu and his grandfather are off on an exciting adventure to look for the legendary queen's egg. Will their deepest hopes come true? Find out in our episode today! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What is something you’ve been hopeful for in the past? Did it happen, or are you still hoping for it today? Question 2) How does it feel when something you are hoping for comes true?

Duration:00:22:49

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50. Hope: The Last Queen Dragon and her Mysterious Missing Egg Act 1

2/1/2023
Our virtue in this episode is: Hope! The little dragon Dai Lu loves listening to his grandfather’s stories about the great King and Queen dragons of the past. He wonders (along with all the other dragons who live around their beautiful lake in the mountains of China) if these stories could possibly be true. Grandfather sure seems to think that they are. When danger arises in their community - again- Grandfather makes a big decision. Will Dai Lu be on his way to a great adventure? Listen to this episode and find out! Discussion questions for kids: - We will add discussion questions in Act 2 of this story!

Duration:00:23:30

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49. Kindness: The Most Epic Elf Sleepover of All Time Act 2

12/22/2022
Our virtue in this episode is: Kindness! Join us for the conclusion of Elsie and Greta’s sleepover adventure. Will they be able to find their runaway reindeer? What other adventures are in store for them? Find out in our episode today! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) Have you read any books or watched any movies lately with characters who show kindness? Think about how that made them feel! Question 2) What are some ways that kindness is practiced during the holidays?

Duration:00:23:35

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48. Kindness: The Most Epic Elf Sleepover of All Time Act 1

11/30/2022
Our virtue in this episode is: Kindness! Follow Elsie the elf and her cousin Greta as they enjoy their traditional holiday sleepover party. They are SO ready for a night of pure fun but quickly realize that this sleepover is going to look a lot different than what they had imagined. With Winter Giants awakening and a couple lost reindeer, this sleepover might just be the most epic elf sleepover that they’ve ever had. Discussion questions for kids: - We will add discussion questions in Act 2 of this story!

Duration:00:22:44

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47. Responsibility: Mighty Monster Truck Willie and Turner’s Star Squad Dream

10/31/2022
Our virtue in this episode is: Responsibility! Turner the little monster truck is SO excited to finally be on the construction team for the Monster Smash Rally. He hopes that he can prove himself responsible enough to become a member of the Star Squad where maybe… just maybe… he’ll be able to meet his hero: Mighty Monster Truck Willie. Will he be able to reach this dream? Perhaps it just isn't his year for the Star Squad? Find out in today’s episode! Question 1) What are the responsibilities that you have in your life? Question 2) Why is it good to be responsible for the jobs you have?

Duration:00:26:52

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46. Resilience: Jasmine and the Slime Science Project

9/13/2022
Our virtue in this story is: Resilience! When Jasmine decides to make slime for her school science project, she didn’t realize what a hard task it would end up being! Faced with unexpected twist and turns, and one big disaster, Jasmine has to make the hard decision whether or not to keep trying. Join us today to find out what happens! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) Why do you think it might be hard to have resilience when something goes wrong in life? Question 2) Why is it helpful to have resilience?

Duration:00:20:07

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45. Compassion: The Legend of Jack-N-Snap Treasure Act 2

6/30/2022
Our virtue in this story is: Compassion! Join us for the last part of Jack's exciting pirate adventure! Will the people on the island be nice to the pirates? Will Captain Valentino find his precious Jack-N-Snap treasure and get his wish? And... how will Jack ever get home?? Find out in today's episode! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) Do you think Captain Valentino was sad about giving up his one wish for someone else? Why or why not? Question 2) Has anyone ever had compassion on you? How did it make you feel?

Duration:00:21:30

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44. Compassion: The Legend of Jack-N-Snap Treasure Act 1

5/30/2022
Our virtue in this episode is: Compassion! Join us for a wild and pirate-filled story as Jack finds himself cast unexpectedly into adventure! It all begins with a box of cereal, and ends with many question that won't be answered until part 2 of our story. If you like pirates, treasure, adventure, and yummy cereal, then today's story is for you! Discussion questions for kids: - We will add discussion questions in Act 2 of this story!

Duration:00:18:06