Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

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...

Felicity, Fernando, and Franetta peeper frogs discover a new singer in the forest!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:35

Woodland Harmony Excerpt:

It was a golden afternoon in the Ahway Island forest. The sun smiled down through the trees’ soft green leaves as they swayed back and forth in the breeze. Wind whispered through the tall grass, and gentle birdsong filled the air.

Near the edge off the woods, where the sunny field met the shade of ancient trees, three little peeper frogs were nestled together next to a mossy log. Fe...

Charlie Truck gets stuck in the mud, but gets some help from a friend!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:47

Muddy Fun! Excerpt:

The driver got into the driver’s seat and turned on Charlie’s headlights. Then, the driver slowly and carefully rolled Charlie out of his garage. The little truck quietly rumbled so...

Dragon is on the way to the community garden with Rebel, Rob, and Riley the raccoons, when a surprise drops right out of the sky!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:18

Mystery Seed Excerpt:

It was an early morning on Ahway Island. The moon was just beginning to lower in the sky, and the very first hints of golden sunlight peeked through the trees. A soft glow filled the cave. The morning light gently wakened Dragon. With a stretch, Dragon hopped out of bed. Through the cave’s opening, Dragon saw the sun ri...

Theresa makes a new friend in C.J. while they’re at the park, and Joe helps them out when their kite gets stuck in a tree!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:48

Curious Kite Excerpt:

Just as Theresa was about to inspect another tree, something bright hovering in the sky caught her eye. Not too far away, a colorful shape floated and twirled in the breeze. It looked kind of like a butterfly, but it was much too big to be real.

Theresa took a few steps toward the shape an...

Skipper Street Sweeper and his driver Marta clean the streets all around town.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:36

Sweep Sweep and Away! Excerpt:

Skipper the Street Sweeper was a happy fellow. He just loved cleaning the streets of Ahway Island and keeping the island beautiful for everyone to enjoy. And today w...

Orville Otter plays a game with Payton Platypus…but Payton breaks the rules!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:49

Lava Rules! Excerpt:

Orville Otter floated idly on his back near the edge of the pond, paws folded behind his head, wet brown fur shining. He gazed up at the big blue sky, watching fluffy clouds drift slowly by. It’s a perfect day to play, Orville thought to himself.

Just then, as if he’d had the same thought, a little platypus poked his flat bill out of his pondside burrow. It was...

Flick Farm Truck and Trenton Tractor spend the morning doing their chores and enjoying the beauty of the farm.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:24

Spectacular Sunrise Excerpt:

Flick didn’t particularly like waking up when it was still dark outside, but she did enjoy watching the sun rise. It always made the farm look so beautiful. Though…it would be a while before sunup, Flick realized, so she focused intently on her chores to pass the time.

Flick’s first job was to carry people to their morning tasks. With the fa...

Helen and Brianna love science. When they explore Helen’s backyard, they find an interesting little creature.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 10:18

Scientist Friends Excerpt:

“I really liked learning about science this week in class,” said Helen. “I liked how Mrs. Lee told us about the scientists who find new kinds of bugs and animal...

Tracy is getting her yellow belt today! Will she show her friends her new moves?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:30

Taekwondo Celebration Excerpt:

Tracy took a moment to remember all of the time she’d spent practicing taekwondo. It had been a lot of work, but it had also been a lot of fun. To do taekwondo, Tracy had to focus on the movements, listen patiently to her instructor, and practice often. It was something she had been working on for a long time.

Tracy felt proud of herself for pr...

Kit Cat discovers a new routine called yoga, but will she ever let Marta finish a session?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:45

Stretchy Kitty Excerpt:

Kit rubbed against Marta’s legs, purring loudly. Then she noticed that Marta was carrying a rolled-up tube under one arm. It was bright purple and looked soft. Kit sniffed the air. It didn’t smell like food. Or flowers. What could this be?

Marta set the rolled-up thing in a corner next to the couch. Kit crept over to the object, feeling curious. She snif...

It’s a beautiful day and Hazen Hawk enjoys the scenery during a peaceful flight around Ahway Island.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:04

A Beautiful Flight Excerpt:

Now that Hazen was feeling nice and cozy, he began to think about what he might like to do on this beautiful morning. The little ha...

Bozz, Rozz, and Mozz racecar are stuck inside on a snowy day and get to try something new!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:08

Tabletop Takeoff Excerpt:

Today was a cold winter day, and Bozz, Rozz, and Mozz, the toy cars, were stuck inside. They looked out the window and could see snow coming down heavily. The flakes were white and pretty, but the cars knew it was cold and wet. Their little boy, Mike, would not be taking them outside to play today.

Instead, Mike was setting up the racetrack...

Dragon returns to The Art Nook to help paint a happy mural.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:37

Dragon’s Painted Picnic Excerpt:

Today was a very special day. Dragon was incredibly excited and had been up since the first hint of daylight appeared on the horizon, waiting for the sun to fully emerge. The air was a perfect temperature that felt both refreshing and comfortable. It was still so early that Dragon had plenty of time to mosey along the forest path that led to the edge of town.

Today, Dr...

Billy hears a noise coming from the woods. He and his sister Emily look for the source of the mysterious sound.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:48

A Song in the Woods Excerpt:

As they made their way into woods, the sound grew louder and louder. But then, as the trees s...

Acadia and Ahanu Pika are supposed to meet Dragon today, but Acadia wants to stay in bed. What will she do?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:32

Showing Up Excerpt:

A few of these boulders were so close together that they made a nice spot for two little pikas to make their home. Tucked safely in the space beneath the rocks, Acadia Pika began to wake up. She yawned and slowly sat up. The little pika scratched her round ears and shook the morning dew from her soft, brown fur.

Acadia...

Wilma Willow treasures the moments of a beautiful autumn day.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:53

Treasured Moments Excerpt:

Wilma the Willow Tree stood gracefully at the edge of the babbling creek; her long, elegant branches swayed gently in the crisp autumn breeze. The wise old willow watched the gently flowing water with awe. She loved the way it danced and shimmered around the stones scattered across the creek bed.

Today, as on many days, little fish played their favorite game in the creek. They swam against the flowing water with...

Bodhi Beach Buggy takes a drive to the sand dunes.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 8:33

A Trip to the Sand Dunes Excerpt:

It was a calm morning on Ahway Island. It was still very early in the morning, but it was obvious it was going to be a beautif...

Ian and Mike go back to the garden to pick the fruits and vegetables that are ready. Ian has an idea for sharing the garden’s bounty with the community.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:43

Harvest Helpers Excerpt:

Sunshine had barely reached Mike Stein’s window when he woke up with a grin and sprang out of bed. Today was going to be special. It was finally time to return to the community garden with his friend Ian and see what had grown. Last time they’d gone to the garden, lots of veg...

Skyler Skunk helps Peanut Squirrel get through a grumpy morning.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:56

Positive Peanut Excerpt:

As Skyler neared his den, he heard a soft rustling coming from a nearby bush.  The skunk perked up his ears and looked toward the bush, wondering who might be there – at this early hour, it could be anyone: night creature, or day creature.

Sure enough, Skyler saw a small figure emerge from the underbrush. It was Peanut Squirrel! Her head hung low, and her fluffy tail was drooping. Skyler tilted his hea...

Harmony Helicopter has just arrived on Ahway Island and is anxious about meeting her new colleagues.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 9:34

Welcome, Helicopter! Excerpt:

Harmony thought back about the trip to her new home yesterday. On her way to this new hangar on Ahway Island, she had flown over the sparkling blue waters...

Dragon really wants some ice cream from the ice cream shop, but doesn’t have any way to buy it.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:29

Dragon’s Ice Cream Dream Excerpt:

Truth be told, Dragon had never actually had ice cream before, either.  Dragon had only observed others eating it. Some ate their ice cream out of a cup, using a spoon. Others licked their ice cream out of a cone. This was the way that Dragon longed to try it – right from a cone. Dragon imagined the sweet taste of the ice cre...

Bailey Bat has a hurt wing, and it’s really hard not to fly!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:54

Bat Needs a Break Excerpt:

Up high in the sturdy oak tree, Bailey Bat rested inside her cozy bat house. The big wooden box was nestled in a thick cluster of branches, which provided a peaceful spot for Bailey and her friend Bertie Bat to sleep during the day.

Bailey adjusted her position to get comfortable, paying close attention to how her wing felt. It had been a few days since he...

Letitia Ladybug searches for just the right new home!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 8:50

A Rosy Home Excerpt:

It was a bright sunny day. All the flowers had been excited to open themselves up to the brightness of the day as the warmth of the sun’s rays settled on their petals. T...

Owen, Allie, and Andy go to the Science Museum together, but they have to figure out what exhibit to see.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:34

Museum Mission Excerpt:

As the car rolled along, each of the friends thought about what part of the museum they were most excited for. Each of them had their own favorite area. Andy loved seeing the Brachiosaurus and the Tyrannosaurus Rex in the dinosaur exhibit and never got tired of looking at the fossils and bones in the collection. Allie usually wanted to see the airplanes and...

Takoda Teddy bear is left at home when Jeff goes to a sleepover. What will he do?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:41

Sleepover Snuggles Excerpt:

Maybe Jeff sensed Takoda’s confusion because he began to explain: “I’m going to a sleepover at Mark’s friend’s house.  They’re older, and I don’t think any of them sleep with stuffed animals anymore…” Jeff gently placed Takoda back on the bed, and spoke even more softly. “I don’t want them to laugh at me.”

Takoda felt a little sad. He had never spent a...