Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

Fiona Ferret’s friend Fran always makes sure that Fiona has fun things to play with!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:22

Ferret Fun Excerpt:

Fran had a whole room dedicated to shoes. From snow boots to sneakers to high heels, Fran wore all kinds of shoes. Sometimes, Fran would change into three different...

Brian and his friends practice teamwork when they do a basketball-themed relay race.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:15

Teamwork Triumph Excerpt:

On the whole, Brian liked gym class. It was a chance to go outside and let off steam and be with friends. Brian participated seated in Winfield; they were a team. Basketball was one of his favorite activities; he’d become really good at dribbling while maneuvering Winfield at the same time.

Like many skills, Brian had practiced a lot to improve his abilities. Passing the ball and dribbling no...

Bobbi Butterfly and Marley Monarch find some tasty wildflowers on a beautiful morning on Ahway Island.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:48

The Best Nectar Excerpt:

Bobbi fluttered up into the breeze, letting it carry her higher and higher. As she flitted back and forth, this way and that, the scent got stronger and stronger until she came upon a beautiful meadow of wildflowers stretching out before her.

What a glorious sight it was! Tall yellow flowers waved in the wind as short purple flowers fluttered close to the ground. In...

Ruby June learns another way to share stories when her new friend Henry shows her a special book.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:20

The Book of Music Excerpt:

Ruby June lived in a little house between the library and school on Ahway Island. Her mom, Ms. Guerdy, was a teacher in the...

Britney wants to perform for her grandmother, but her stage is dirty!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:30

Clearing the Stage Excerpt:

In Britney’s music class, they’d been learning a song about a dancing frog. As she colored, Britney hummed the tune softly to herself. Britney’s picture showed a bright green frog wearing a sunny yellow tutu, hopping from one lily pad to another. She added some blue music notes floating in the air as a final touch. Perfect!

Britney looked at her picture with a big, proud smile...

Dragon heads to the beach at sunset and finds Fernando, Felicity, and Franetta, the peeper frogs!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:02

Sunset Serenade Excerpt:

Dragon stepped outside the cave and listened. Many sounds traveled across the evening air. In the distance, Dragon could hear crickets chirping and the sleepy croak of a toad. Evening was an interesting time in the forest. Some animals were just waking up. Others were tucking themselves in for the night.

Next, Dragon sniffed the cool air and caught hints of pine needles, damp earth, and...

Vinnie Scooter helps out a new friend as he delivers pizza to people on Ahway Island.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:10

Pizza Delivery! Excerpt:

Vinnie was a little electric scooter who lived on Ahway Island with Flavio, the town pizza maker. Vinnie was a shiny, bright red color, very stylish and sleek, and whe...

When Ronald the Roller rushes through his work, his friends help him remember that going slow and steady builds the strongest sidewalks.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:47

Slow Your Roll! Excerpt:

The sun peeked through the cracks in the garage door, making stripes of light fall across Ronald’s big front wheel.  The roller yawned a big, sleepy yawn. It always took him a few minutes to wake up all the way, but right now, he already felt excited for what the day held.

Ronald had overheard the construction crew tal...

Prince Grey and Cashew, the little kitties, notice something new and interesting on the ceiling.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:10

Glittering Light Excerpt:

It was a quiet afternoon on Ahway Island. Sunshine streamed into the cozy house, filling it with golden light. Prince Grey Kitty was curled up in a warm sunbeam on his favorite chair. The chair had flat wooden arms which Prince Grey could sit on and survey his realm, and it had a soft red cushion on the seat that the little cat could snuggle into for a lovely...

Ian is excited that Mike is coming to play, but has a hard time waiting for his friend to arrive.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:10

Passing Time Excerpt:

Ian was excited this morning. Today, Mike was coming over! Ian was excited to see his friend again. He got dressed and checked the clock i...

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...