Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

Luis and Eddie come up with an idea to share with the community!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:10

Critter Camera Excerpt:

Eddie thought for a moment. “Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could watch animals come to the garden without them seeing us? Like…with a hidden camera or something.”

Luis’ eyes lit up. “Yes! Like spies!” he exclaimed.

“You actually might be onto something,” said Mr. deSouza. “That’s a real thing. It’s called a wildlife camera. They use it to film animals without bothering them.”

Today’s M...

A tiny seed falls into a crack in the sidewalk. How will it grow when it’s so dry and cramped there?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:04

Sidewalk Sprout Excerpt:

A small brown seed lay tucked between two segments of cement. Earlier that week, a breeze had carried it from somewhere far away and dropped it right into the crack in the sidewalk. Then it rained, and water trickled down into it, waking the sleepy seed from its nap.

The seed had been surprised by the place it had landed. Ab...

Penny Pillow explores the big beautiful world beyond the bed and meets a new friend.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:32

Beyond the Bed Excerpt:

Penny Pillow lived on the softest little bed in the world. Its clean white sheets and the other soft pillow friends who lived with Penny made the bed a c...

Geena Grouse longs to meet another grouse, so she does a special call. Will she make a new friend?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:02

Call and Answer Excerpt:

It was afternoon in the Ahway Island animal sanctuary. The weather was nearly perfect, with the sun shining brightly overhead. A few butterflies flitted over a patch of wildflowers growing along the bank of a small lake.

Geena Grouse was out and about scrounging for food. As she did this, she looked around, observing the world. She loved to see how everything...

Owen thinks a moonlight picnic sounds boring, but he discovers that there’s a lot of fun to be had in trying something new.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:55

Strawberry Moon Excerpt:

His parents exchanged a look. His dad came to sit next to him. “Owen…I know you think it will be boring. It’s okay to feel that way. But sometimes, when we try something new, we find it’s more fun than we expected.” Owen’s dad spoke calmly and gave him a smile. “Plus, your mom’s made some special moon...

Claude the Cloud rains down on Ahway Island, but realizes people might need some sunshine for a while.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:49

Refreshing Rain Excerpt:

One morning on Ahway Island, a fluffy little grey cloud drifted across the sky. Claude the Cloud smiled at the earth below him. He was still pretty...

Dragon decides to check on the garden and finds Max and Mia picking vegetables. They realize it’s time to share with the forest animals!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:55

Dragon’s Delicious Delivery Excerpt:

Taking a deep Dragon Breath, in and out, Dragon sniffed the air. The rain had drawn out a warm, earthy scent, which reminded Dragon of the community garden. It had been some time since Dragon had visited.

Last time, a mysterious seed had fallen from the sky and landed right on Dragon’s head! Dragon had pl...

Sylvia the sled can’t wait to go sledding with Theresa on Saturday! Will the snow stick around?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:18

Saturday Sledding Excerpt:

It was a quiet Monday morning on Ahway Island. Sylvia Sled hung from her big hook on the wall in her cozy garage, gazing out the small window across from her. Sylvia smiled to herself. Thick, fluffy snowflakes drifted down past the window. Thick snow meant it would stick to the ground. Snow that stuck could pile up. And piled-up snow meant one thing: sledding! Sylvia co...

Saira Sand Crab meets a new friend, Sandy Seagull, who shares her interest in treasure hunting!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:31

Shiny Treasures Excerpt:

Saira the Sand Crab was a little crab who loved to dig on her big beach for treasures. The other sand crabs would stay near the water, but Saira w...

Farah Fish tries to help her body feel calm after a thunderstorm.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:18

Fishy Feelings Excerpt:

Farah swam quickly, heading down, down, down, toward the soft, sandy bottom of the lake. She hoped the storm would feel quieter down there. And it did, a little. The booming thunder was softer here – just a distant echo. She could barely see the lightning from where she was, and the water was calm and still.

But even though the storm seemed far away now, something inside Farah still didn’t fe...

Bartlett Bunny decides to explore the main room of the animal shelter, and it’s a little overwhelming, but his friends help him feel calm again.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:55

Bunny Best Friends Excerpt:

Bartlett and Lovina were a bonded pair: best friends forever. They longed to have a forever home and a family to love. But for now, while they waited, they were comfortable at the shelter. Their enclosure was quite spacious, with lots of things to play with. They had two tunnels, a hidey-house, two litter boxes, as well as...

Max and Mia make lunch for their grandparents and aunt during a special visit.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:28

Lunch is Ready! Excerpt:

It was a warm morning on the streets of Ahway Island. Sunshine filled the sky and spilled into the little red car’s windows. Mia and Max and their gra...

It’s a surprise autumn snowfall! Sidney Snow Plow helps the Ahway Islanders in the unexpected weather.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:03

Surprise Snowfall Excerpt:

The little snowplow felt confused. How could it be snowing? Snow was supposed to come after the leaves were gone. Snow happened in winter, and it was fall now. Sidney had never seen it snow this early before.

The little snowplow watched in awe as the white flakes settled on the pavement outside the garage. It was sticking and piling up fast.

Today’s Me...

Dragon visits a little pond and tries to float like Dylan Duck, but it doesn’t go as planned.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:17

Floating Dragon Excerpt:

This place was quite far from Dragon’s home in the center of the forest. In fact, Dragon had never been to this pond before. They had decided to simply fly into the sky and land someplace new. Dragon really enjoyed exploring. You never knew what you would see or who you would meet. On this day, Dragon had landed near a cute little pond. It w...

Students at Ahway Island Middle school visit Frankie Fire Engine at the Ahway Island Fire Station.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:28

Fabulous Fire Engine Excerpt:

Frankie the Fire Engine was excited. Today was a very special day, a special day indeed! Today was the day that the school kids from Ahway Island...

Kamala and Kareena are supposed to go to Kumar’s swim meet today, but they don’t want to, because it’s so boring! What will they do?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:42

Poolside Patience Excerpt:

“Kareena, are you awake?” Kamala whispered.

The bunkbed groaned as Kareena rolled over. “Ugh…yes, I’m awake. But I wish I wasn’t.”

Kamala sighed. “Yeah, me too.” She wondered if her sister had the same thought she had. She really didn’t want to get up and do what the family had planned today.<...

Dragus Groundhog feels bored, so he looks for a change of scenery.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:55

Groundhog Gambit Excerpt:

his burrow. He sighed a great big sigh. Dragus was bored. Everything today seemed like it was about the same as yesterday, and the same as the day before, too. He ate from the same patches of forest plants, and saw the same trees, and lived in the same burrow as he had lived his whole life. The same forest animals lived nearby, too.

He got up, scurried out of...

Mabel and Magnus Duck take their 7 baby ducklings on their first trip to the pond.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:50

A Trip to the Pond Excerpt:

It was a calm morning on Ahway Island. The waters of a pond in the Ahway Island Park reflected the beautiful blue of the clo...

Oceana Sea Otter feels bored! How is she supposed to make her own fun?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:14

Swim Dance Party Excerpt:

It was a lovely day on Ahway Island. Seagulls glided and swooped over the waters surrounding the island. Shimmering beams of sunlight drifted through the gentle waves, illuminating the diverse sea life thriving within.

Oceana Sea Otter skimmed gracefully through the water, not really having a plan for where she was going. She also wasn’t sure what she wanted to do, exactly. She just wanted something di...

Liam gets ready to audition for his very first musical! How will he keep from being nervous?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:55

Awesome Audition Excerpt:

At school, during music class, the teacher announced auditions for the upcoming school musical. Liam got very excited when he heard this because he loved musicals.  His mom had taken him to see a few musicals at the local playhouse, and Liam enjoyed everything about the experience: from the music and singing to the dancing and the costumes.

Liam and his mom had talked many t...

Rogelio and his dad have a fun day playing miniature golf with Helen and Brianna.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:40

Mini-Golf Adventure Excerpt:

Rogelio munched his breakfast with excitement. Today was going to be a fun day. Rogelio’s Dad was going to take him and his best friends, Brianna and Helen, to play a...

Wade the inner tube splashes and smiles as he plays on the lazy river and the water slide.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:33

Splish, Splash, Smile Excerpt:

Wade was very excited. He looked out over the waterpark and wondered where he would go. Would someone choose him today?

Wade glanced over the lazy river. It looked so peaceful, and he hoped he would be able to go in. Then Wade peered at the towering water slides. Just looking at them made him feel a little wobbly inside. They were so...

Sybil Cicada lets her friend Simon Cicada know that his singing is just a little bit too loud.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:17

Singing Cicada Excerpt:

Sybil Cicada awoke to sunlight warming the bark of the tree she was sleeping on. She yawned and stretched her legs. Sybil had only come up out of the ground yesterday. Before that, she had spent many years sleeping beneath the earth. This sunlight was going to take some getting used to, Sybil thought to herself.

Sybil sighed happily. Yesterday had been the most...

Missy the Dog and some of her friends come to the Ahway Island Animal Shelter to find their forever families.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:50

Shelter Pet Parade Excerpt:

Five new arrivals landed at Ahway Island Airport.  They were labeled “Handle With Care!”  In five special containers were Gilbert the Goldfish, MustardB the...

After meeting Dragon in the park, Callie has a curious question for her mother.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:48

A Curious Question Excerpt:

Callie was very happy to see Dragon again! Anora had been the one to introduce Callie to Dragon, and they’d quickly become friends. Dragon stopped near the jungle gym and looked at Anora with a big, friendly smile. Then, Dragon turned to Callie and smiled at her, too.

Dragon lifted both hands and pointed their index fingers toward their mouth. Then, starting at the center, they sw...

After a little nap, Dragon discovers a simple smile can brighten up anyone’s day. Before long all of Ahway Island is smiling.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 4:00

Spreading Smiles Excerpt:

Dragon stood up, stretched their wings, and walked back into the woods. As Dragon approached the trees, they heard a sweet, familiar melody dancing along the breeze. It was Gerry Robin, singing her afternoon song. Dragon spotted the robin on an upper branch of an oak tree.

Though she was singing, Gerry wasn’t smiling. Dragon wondered why. Was Gerr...

Allie and Raj realize they need to let their friends Owen and Andy in on their joke.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:50

In on the Joke Excerpt:

It was a calm afternoon on Ahway Island. Allie and Raj were in Allie’s kitchen enjoying a snack of cheese and fruit as they w...

Sandy Seagull finds a shiny pinwheel stuck in the sand! Will she take it for herself?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:44

The Spinning Shiny Excerpt:

Sandy Seagull woke up to a peaceful morning on the golden shores of Ahway Island. She blinked her bright eyes and stretched her soft wings. All the other seagulls on the cliff were still sleeping. Sandy smiled and took a moment to enjoy the quiet of the early day.

Floating over the horizon, the sun spread a glowing ribbon of light across the calm ocean...

James goes on his first ride on Ahway Island’s sparkling train!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:55

Sparkling Train Ride Excerpt:

“Have you seen the train before?” their dad asked. Julia nodded. James shook his head.

“Let’s go watch it!” suggested Julia. They walked to a fence where they could see the tracks, and their dad picked James up so he could see over the fence.

Suddenly, the shiny blue train appeared, glittering in the sun like a sky full of stars. It slowed to a stop in front of...

Sparkling Train makes a trip around Ahway Island and meets many friends!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 9:36

Solar Sparkling Train Excerpt:

The Ahway Island Train sat quietly in its roundhouse, waiting for the day to begin. The moon was still out, reflecting brightly off the trees, and the air was still and pea...

Fruma the fire engine feels a little nervous as she arrives on Ahway Island, but a wonderful celebration makes her feel welcome!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:55

New Fire Engine Excerpt:

In this moment, as the captain finished maneuvering the ferry into its berth, it was not time for sleep. Fruma tingled in anticipation. Within moments, the ship stopped moving, and the motor went silent and still. They had finally docked at Ahway Island, Fruma’s new home.

The waves lapped at the sides of the ferry, making a slapping so...

LaShawn Lion practices roaring with the help of his friend Hana Hyena and learns that you don’t have to be loud to be brave.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:30

A Mighty Roar Excerpt:

LaShawn trekked until he stopped at a big rock. He jumped up onto it, lifting his chin high. The cool breeze ruffled his fur and the air smelled fresh and sweet. This was LaShawn’s favorite spot to practice. It helped him pretend he was standing at the very top of the mountain and roaring up to the clou...

Anora makes crowns out of dandelions for her whole family.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 9:36

Dandelion Royalty Excerpt:

Anora looked out her window. It was a beautiful day on Ahway Island. The sun was shining and the sky was blue with just a sprinkling of white fluffy clouds. As Anora gazed out at the...

Ruby June and Lisa hear some big kids at the playground talking about a rumor….could it be true?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:00

Hairbrush Mystery Excerpt:

That night, though, as Ruby June was lying in bed, she suddenly remembered what she’d heard the older kids say. She also remembered Lisa’s worried face.  Was it really true that you could go bald if you brushed your hair too much?

Feeling determined, Ruby June got out of bed and tiptoed to the bathroom. She opened the drawer where they kept th...

Dragon welcomes some surprise visitors to the cozy cave! What did they bring to share?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:10

Dragon’s Surprise Visitors Excerpt:

Dragon blinked in surprise, then peered out of the entrance of the cave, wondering who would be out in the storm. Usually, humans were not this deep in the forest when there was a storm.

There were three kids outside, all of whom Dragon recognized from social gatherings in the Ahway Island town but didn’t know well. Their names were JJ, Christian, and Marie. They...

Mia and Max have a treasure hunt – and Max is helping Mia practice her reading!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 9:32

Searching for Treasure Excerpt:

“Here, look at this.” Max said as he handed Mia a piece of colored paper folded in half with a big number 1 on the outside. “This is your first clue...

Wilbur Dog wants a quiet morning at the dog park, but Zip Yorkie won’t stop yapping! Will Zip learn to listen?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:01

Let’s Listen Excerpt:

It was a peaceful Spring morning on Ahway Island. The sun had just woken up from its slumber. It was still quite early, so not many people were out and about; the neighborhood was all quiet. This was perfectly acceptable to Wilbur dog.

Wilbur loved mornings like this, when the sun was warm but not too hot, and everything felt...

Alyssa the Doll and Uli the toy Unicorn hold a party to celebrate their friendship!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:00

The Friendship Party Excerpt:

“Good morning, Alyssa!” Uli replied. “I woke up with a great idea and I can’t wait to share it. Do you want to hear?”

Alyssa smiled, wondering what idea had Uli so excited. He always had the best plans. “Of course,” she replied. “What is it?”

Uli’s eyes twinkled. “Well…I had a dream that all of us toys were gathered around a big table.  There were...

Mia notices her family is feeling gloomy, She brightens their day with a dance.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 9:36

Family Dance Party Excerpt:

Mia stepped away from the window and started to leave the room. Her family didn’t even seem to notice. So she slowly walked up the stairs to her room...

Emily and Billy find that helping others makes their beach day even more fun!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:40

Beach Day Fun Excerpt:

It was early afternoon on Ahway Island. The sun was high overhead, shining brilliantly and making the air hot and arid. Emily and her family had spent the morning getting ready to head to Ahway Island Beach. Emily had helped Mrs. Parker pack the long blue beach towels with green palm trees on them, the sunscreen, and sand toys. Billy and Mr. Parker had made the family a delicious...