Whimsimals' whimsical stories

12. Christmas in Acorn Grove

A pink pearingo becomes lost while migrating and ends up in the forest. Feeling confused and alone, the pearingo is helped by all the whimsimals. Thanks to the community of Acorn Grove, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas: receiving with gratitude, giving with love, and sharing with joy. Written and produced by Livia Marin  Music, recording and editing by Francesco Imbriaco Read by Lucia Locci Musicians: Davide Raciti – Violin; Margherita Cossio – Viola; Jacopo Cesaratto – Cello; Marta Di Lena – Flute; Tiziana Luca – Clarinet; Samuel Peressutti – Bassoon; Giovanni Orecchia - Trumpet; Francesco Imbriaco - Accordion, piano, guitars

11. The cold

Snow has fallen in Acorn Grove and one of the spudlings wakes up from winter hibernation sneezing continuously. The five spudlings decide to brave the freezing weather and make their way to Doctor Lina Aprigoose’s Clinic. Written and produced by Livia Marin  Music, recording and editing by Francesco Imbriaco Read by Lucia Locci Musicians: Davide Raciti – Violin; Margherita Cossio – Viola; Jacopo Cesaratto – Cello; Marta Di Lena – Flute; Tiziana Luca – Clarinet; Samuel Peressutti – Bassoon; Giovanni Orecchia - Trumpet; Francesco Imbriaco - Accordion, piano, guitars

10. Nighty–night, sleep tight Hedgehory

Rick the hedgehory just can't fall asleep, so he decides to try and find a solution: counting sheepeaches, peeking through the windows of the other whimsimals who are fast asleep, or listening to a story read veeeeery slowly by Mama Turtuce! But nothing seems to work. Unexpectedly, help comes from Ron the grumpy tomatobear… Written and produced by Livia Marin  Music, recording and editing by Francesco Imbriaco Read by Lucia Locci Musicians: Davide Raciti – Violin; Margherita Cossio – Viola; Jacopo Cesaratto – Cello; Marta Di Lena – Flute; Tiziana Luca – Clarinet; Samuel Peressutti – Bassoon; Giovanni Orecchia - Trumpet; Francesco Imbriaco - Accordion, piano, guitars

9. Goodbye

It's the 31st of October in Acorn Grove and the whimsimals are celebrating Halloween and the last day of school. A group of cubs goes from den to den asking for tricks or treats, to gather sweets and delicacies before their winter hibernation. However something is about to disrupt their celebrations… Written and produced by Livia Marin  Music, recording and editing by Francesco Imbriaco Read by Lucia Locci Musicians: Davide Raciti – Violin; Margherita Cossio – Viola; Jacopo Cesaratto – Cello; Marta Di Lena – Flute; Tiziana Luca – Clarinet; Samuel Peressutti – Bassoon; Giovanni Orecchia - Trumpet; Francesco Imbriaco - Accordion, piano, guitars

8. An unexpected friendship

In Acorn Grove, no one is aware that the Orangelake is home to the elusive carrotrouts. For many generations, these whimsical creatures have stayed hidden from the frightening inhabitants of the outside world who, from time to time, come to steal their tasty fizzy orange juice-flavoured water. But when the Hoppybrook River bursts its banks in a sudden flood, the carrotrouts find themselves swept into every den in Acorn Grove, stirring up a whirl of unexpected adventures. Written and produced by Livia Marin  Music, recording and editing by Francesco Imbriaco Read by Lucia Locci Musicians: Davide Raciti – Violin; Margherita Cossio – Viola; Jacopo Cesaratto – Cello; Marta Di Lena – Flute; Tiziana Luca – Clarinet; Samuel Peressutti – Bassoon; Giovanni Orecchia - Trumpet; Francesco Imbriaco - Accordion, piano, guitars