Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids
Be Calm on Ahway Island features original stories and meditations made just for kids. Each episode begins with a short, calming meditation, followed by a gentle story perfect for bedtime, nap time, or any time it’s relax time!
🌈 Rainbow Chase: a relaxing meditation and bedtime story
Petunia Possum realizes that the journey can be as important as the destination on a rainy morning with her friend Bernie Bear.
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Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Rainbow Chase,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:13
Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine you are a baby penguin snuggled close to its papa.
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Thank you...
Toy Train Tale 🚂: a mindful story and guided relaxation
It's a quiet afternoon, so Tysen Toy Train tells a story about the old days to his friends Rozz, Mozz, and Bozz.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:43
Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.
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🐦⬛Kind Little Crow: a kids' guided relaxation and calming story
Carolyn Crow discovers some blueberries left out as a gift! How can she show her thanks?
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:47
Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.
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Ahway Island's 🌴 Sparkling Train 🚄: a calming bedtime and nap time story for kids
Billy, Emily, and their dad go for a walk and see Ahway Island's Sparkling Train for the first time!
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Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Ahway Island's Sparkling Train,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:14
Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation.
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Messy Mural 🎨: a calming children's story
After storytime, Micah’s class gets to paint a big mural together. But will Micah be brave enough to try the messy finger paint?
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:25
Today’s Meditation: Picture floating in the safe and comforting waters of a tranquil pool.
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⚽ Dragon’s Big Kick 🐉: a relaxing story and mindful relaxation
Dragon joins Javier, Lisa, and C.J. on the sports field to learn how to play soccer... or is it football? Can Dragon keep trying and learn a brand-new skill?
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:26
Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation.
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Tide Pool Friends 🐙🪸: a soothing story and meditation
Odette Octopus makes a new friend while playing in the tide pools of Ahway Island.
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Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Tide Pool Friends,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:55
Today’s Meditation: Picture floating in the safe and comforting waters of a tranquil pool.
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A Crown of Kelp 🌊: a story and guided relaxation for children
Oona is excited to learn how to go kelping with the older orcas, but it turns out to be harder than it looks!
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:58
Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.
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👀 Fresh Eyes 🧩: a relaxing story for kids
Ruby June takes a break from working on her difficult puzzle.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:32
Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.
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A Forest Walk🌳🐻: a calming story and meditation
Gus Groundhog learns to appreciate his home in the Ahway Island Forest when Bernie Bear suggests that they go for a walk together.
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Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “A Forest Walk,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:13
Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine you are a baby penguin snuggled close to its papa.
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Tha...
🚢 Ship-Shape and Ready: a calming kids' story
Teagan Tugboat has a busy morning helping a big ship get safely into the harbor.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:05
Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story.
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Towel Trouble🧺🐱: a children's relaxing story and meditation
On a chilly day, Grubby Kitty searches for a warm spot for a nap, but ends up getting in over his head.
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:33
Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation.
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🦝 Rollicking Raccoons: a children's bedtime story and meditation
Riley and Rebel Raccoon have a rollicking good time searching for snacks on a moonlit evening.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Rollicking Raccoons,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:44
Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.
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The Feel Better Show: a relaxation & calming story
Liam wants to help his mom feel better when she comes home with a headache. Will his special concert cheer her up?
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:46
The Feel Better Show Excerpt:
Liam looked up at his mom. “Your head hurts?” he asked.
She nodded. “A little, but I’ll be okay. I’m just looking forward to being somewhere quieter.”
Liam frowned. He didn’t like hearing that his mother didn’t feel good. He wished her head did not hurt, and, more than that, he wished he knew how to h...
🐉 Dragon’s Rainbow Walk 🌈: a short story and meditation for kids
Dragon sets out on a forest walk to find every color of the rainbow. What bright will Dragon discover?
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:25
Dragon’s Rainbow Walk Excerpt:
Looking down, Dragon saw tiny purple flowers growing close to the ground in a patch of sunlight. They were a deep, rich violet. Overhead, the pale blue sky was visible between tree branches laden with leaves ranging from lime green to deep emerald. Shades of green throughout the forest were especially plentiful. Deep green pine needles, lemony-green grasses, and sage green patches of moss do...Rescue Mission ⚓: A bedtime story and guided meditation for kids
Teagan Tugboat is reminded that everyone has their own special abilities when Izzy Icebreaker rescues her from the ice.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Rescue Mission,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:54
Rescue Mission Excerpt:
Teagan was excited about this adventurous day. They were headed north for a special winter training mission. It would be the farthest Teagan had ever sailed from Ah...🎶 Singing Sparrow: a story and meditation for your bedtime routine
Soledad Sparrow’s day doesn’t go as she planned, but Gus Goldfinch helps her cheer up.
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:12
Singing Sparrow Excerpt:
There were many berry bushes in the forest, but Soledad usually went to the same one, a large blueberry bush not far from the edge of the forest. The bush had extra tasty berries, and it sat in a patch of lush green grass. Ever since she had first discovered this bush, Soledad had come back to it again and again. Soledad liked routines and knowing what to expe...Whispering Pines: a soothing relaxation and kid’s bedtime story 😴
Britney is feeling extra wiggly after school, so her dad takes her on a walk in the forest where they meet a new friend.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:34
Whispering Pines Excerpt:
A short while later, Britney and her father were walking down the path into the Ahway Island forest. Britney looked all around with wide eyes. The forest was so beautiful, and there was so much to notice.Tall trees stretched high above her head, letting patches of sunlight through. Britney noticed a ring of white-spotted mushrooms near the path. They looked...Sweeter Than Honey 🐻🍯: a relaxing story and meditation for kids
Bernie Bear is looking forward to getting honey from his friends the bees, but ends up getting something even better.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Sweeter Than Honey,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:40
Sweeter Than Honey Excerpt:
Bernie loved honey; it was his absolute favorite thing! He didn’t get it all the time, as it was a special treat, so Bernie...Sleepy Sharks: a relaxing short story and meditation
Shayla Shark just doesn’t feel sleepy! Can her friends Sean and Santiago help?
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:47
Sleepy Sharks Excerpt:
Shayla Shark felt the cool water glide past her fins as she swam in a circle around her favorite coral arch. At this hour, Shayla usually felt sleepy and ready for a good rest. After a full day of swimming, exploring, and playing on the reef, her body was usually happy to settle down.
But tonight, Shayla did not feel sleepy at all. In fact, she felt wide aw...
🍪 Ahway Adventure Cookies: a mindful bedtime story
Oscar Oven worries when the Parker family tries to bake cookies without a recipe. How will they turn out?
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 4:01
Ahway Adventure Cookies Excerpt:
“I know. I’m sorry. I forgot,” Emily repeated. “Is there anything we can make tonight?” she asked, voice full of hope.Mr. Parker walked over to the pantry, opened the door, and looked inside. “Let’s see what we have. Maybe we can still figure something out.”Oscar felt his excitement leaving and worry creeping in. Baking usually required exact measurements and ingredients. It needed a plan. A...The Greatest Treasure 🦭: a relaxation and story for your nap time routine
Odette Octopus and Serena Sea Lion learn that the greatest treasure of all is friendship.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “The Greatest Treasure,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:40
The Greatest Treasure Excerpt:
Odette Octopus quickly scurried across the seafloor through the reef, excited to meet up with her friend Serena Sea Lion.Yesterday, Serena had told Odette about a place close t...Pizza Party! a guided relaxation and calming story
James is nervous about going to a party with a lot of kids, but his sister Julia has some advice for him.
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 4:08
Pizza Party! Excerpt:
James and Henry went to school together. James did not know Henry very well, but he knew that Henry was kind and enjoyed singing. James liked Henry and was happy he’d been invited to the birthday party. The party was going to be at the Ahway Island pizzeria, and that sounded really fun. James had been there before, and not only wa...
Toasty Turtle 🐢: a relaxing story and meditation
George Turtle feels very cold on a rainy day, but Babette Bunny wants to help.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:08
Toasty Turtle Excerpt:
“Humph. How will I get warm now?” George thought.George did not feel upset about the rain, necessarily. Rain was part of life on Ahway Island. The flowers needed it. The trees needed it. But George was an old turtle, and he knew his body well.When the sun went away and the cool rain came down, his body began to feel chilly. Now, the warmth he had enjoyed all morn...Wandering Whale 🐋: a calming story and meditation for bedtime
Beau Beluga wants to explore everything and wanders away from his pod before he’s reminded to stay close to his family.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Wandering Whale,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:01
Wandering Whale Excerpt:
As he looked this way and that, Beau suddenly noticed a sunbeam lighting up the water. The beam of light streamed down from the surfa...🐉 Dragon’s Little Lie: a calming children’s story
Diana Duck teaches Dragon a new game, and Soldead Sparrow joins in!
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:10
Dragon’s Little Lie Excerpt:
After relaxing for quite some time, Dragon got up, eager to do something. They just weren’t sure what they wanted to do. Sometimes, walking helped ideas come to mind, so Dragon set out on the forest path, heading toward the pond.Nearing the pond, Dragon heard a duck’s quacking before they saw the duck sitting close to the water’s edge. It was Diana Duck, who usually lived in the sanc...The Ask-First Box: a mindful kids’ story
Ella finds her stepsister Tracy using her gel pens without her permission, and she wants to make sure that next time, Tracy will ask first.
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:10
The Ask-First Box Excerpt:
Ella took out her journal and reached for her usual pen. Then she remembered the new gel pens her dad had given her for her birthday last week. Ella liked gel pens because they glided smoothly across the page when she wrote, leaving shimmering ink behind. Ella smiled to herself. Using those pens would make her journal look...
Speedy Sled 🛷❄️: a relaxing story and mindful relaxation
Sylvia Sled is a little nervous about sledding on a big new hill, but after she works through her fears, she has a wonderful time.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Speedy Sled,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:01
Speedy Sled Excerpt:
Now Sylvia was totally awake. She felt almost giddy with excitement as she watched as beautiful snowflakes drifted past the garage...🐙 Octopus Evening: a meditation and story for your bedtime routine
Odette Octopus explores her corner of the sea. What will she find?
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:55
Octopus Evening Excerpt:
From under her rock, Odette the octopus watched the light slowly fade. She began to glow purple with excitement. She loved evenings in the Ahway Island ocean. Days were wonderful, too, of course, but there was something special about how the moonlight cascaded over midnight blue waters.Odette grinned and stretched her arms, pulling herself out from under the rock. The little octopus was ready for some exploring. She hoped to find something...Scooping Fun: a relaxing bedtime story
It’s a busy day at the sandbox as Scotty Sand Scoop meets a child who doesn’t play the way he’s used to.
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:51
Scooping Fun Excerpt:
Scotty liked when children came to play in the sandbox. He liked the sound of happy voices in the park. He liked the feeling of his bucket dipping into the soft sand. He liked helping children build hills and trenches and moats and roads. Every day brought something a little different.
Sometimes children used Scotty to dig a deep...
Road Rescue 🚙 : a calming meditation and kid’s story
Colin Car tries to take a road trip but ends up needing a little help from his friend Toby Tow Truck.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Road Rescue,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:01
Road Rescue Excerpt:
It was a sunny morning on Ahway Island. Colin Car sat patiently waiting in his garage even though he was feeling excited. This afternoon, his dri...One Step at a Time: a mindful story and meditation for kids
Before Micah can go to the library, he has to put his coat and shoes on…but that job seems very large.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:10
One Step at a Time Excerpt:
As Micah ran a finger over the picture on the cover, he heard his mom’s voice from the kitchen: “Micah, time to put on your shoes and coat!” Micah looked toward the front door. His little shoes were waiting on the mat, and his coat was hanging on a hook nearby.
They were both right where he could...
Lost Little Loon: a calming bedtime 😴 and nap time story for children
Dharma Dragonfly notices a little loon following her on her afternoon dance. What is going on?
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 4:02
Lost Little Loon Excerpt:
The dragonfly decided to keep an eye on the little loon as she continued her flight. Every time Dharma zipped in one direction, the loon paddled that way too. When Dharma slowed down and hovered in the air, the loon stopped and watched. “Hmm…that little loon seems to be following me,” thought Dharma.She decided to test this idea. She flew in a quick zigzag across the pond...Happy Hatchlings: a relaxing short story and meditation
Baby sea turtle hatchling Tomás is excited to hatch from his egg and explore his new world.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Happy Hatchlings,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:16
Happy Hatchlings Excerpt:
Tomás Sea Turtle stretched his flippers as far as he could from within his little shell. He had been growing a lot recently, and by now he fe...
🐉 Dragon’s Dockside Discovery: a relaxation & calming story
Dragon decides to visit the beach at nighttime! What will they find?
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:12
Dragon’s Dockside Discovery Excerpt:
As Dragon approached the shoreline, the sound of rolling waves drifted upward. The ocean stretched out ahead, a blanket of purple and pink as it reflected the sunset sky.Dragon touched down on the shore. The sand was still a little warm from the day. Dragon wiggled their toes, appreciating how soft it was. Dragon walked toward the dock, where some of the hanging lanterns were already lit. Getting closer, Dragon sa...A Special Job 🔍: a relaxing story for children
When plans change and Callie can’t go to the park, she learns that helping her parents can still led to a fun day.
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Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:59
A Special Job Excerpt:
“Good morning,” Callie said as she slid into her chair. “Are we going to the park today?” she asked. Just saying the word “park” made her chest bubble with happiness.Jun and Haley looked at each other for a moment. Then Ju...Delivering Joy: a kids’ meditation and story
Gabby Flower Delivery Truck bravely drives to a new part of Ahway Island to collect flowers for a very special bouquet!
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Delivering Joy,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:23
Delivering Joy Excerpt:
Gabby Delivery Truck had just started her morning with her driver, Jordan the Florist. Gabby loved delivering flowers! Everyone always had a big smile o...
🚧 Gravel Groundwork: a soothing bedtime story and relaxation
The tunnel is fixed, and now it’s time for the construction crew to finish the job!
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:49
Gravel Groundwork Excerpt:
In the early morning on Ahway Island, Ellie the excavator rested quietly in her cozy garage. Her engine was off, but she was already thinking about the train tunnel. Not long ago, she and her friends had helped fix a crack in the tunnel wall. Now, today, they would go back and finish the job. Ellie was excited to continue that work. It always felt good to be pa...Misty Moon 🐴 🌙: a mindful bedtime story
Luda the wild horse wants to stay up late with her sister Lana and watch the full moon…but will the weather hold up?
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:43
Misty Moon Excerpt:
Luda Horse opened her eyes and stretched her long neck. Then she shook out her mane. It had gotten a little dewy, but it was beginning to dry. The young horse smiled as she felt the warmth of the morning sun on her back.Luda looked over at her sister, Lana, who was standing beside her. Lana was gazing up at th...A Not-Boring Evening: a mindful children’s story
Rogelio is feeling bored until he starts helping his dad.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “A Not-Boring Evening,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:10
A Not-Boring Evening Excerpt:
It was a rainy evening on Ahway Island. Rogelio sat on the couch in the family room and sighed. He felt bored. He had felt bored all afternoon. Rogelio had asked his friends...
