Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

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...

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 warm...

Beau Beluga wants to explore everything and wanders away from his pod before he’s reminded to stay close to his family.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 gar...

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...

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...

Colin Car tries to take a road trip but ends up needing a little help from his friend Toby Tow Truck.

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 afterno...

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...

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...

Baby sea turtle hatchling Tomás is excited to hatch from his egg and explore his new world.

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 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. Ge...

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 mom...

Gabby Flower Delivery Truck bravely drives to a new part of Ahway Island to collect flowers for a very special bouquet!

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...

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...

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 ga...

Rogelio is feeling bored until he starts helping his dad.

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...

Eddie and Luis are out for a sail when they spot some friends in another boat. It’s time for a friendly race!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:31

A Friendly Race Excerpt:

They sailed smoothly across the shimmering water, farther and farther out to sea. Luis felt the cool sea air ruffle his hair and the salty ocean spray on his cheeks.

Mr. deSouza pointed ahead. “Look there – another sailboat,” he said.

“Dad! Can we race them?” Eddie asked.

Mr. deSouza smiled and winked in response, then began a...

Uli Unicorn and Alyssa Doll notice that the toy box is very crowded! How can they help?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:52

Toy Box Shuffle Excerpt:

As Uli looked around the room, still thinking about what the day might bring, his eyes fell upon the toy box near the wall. The lid was closed, but it wasn’t sitting quite flat. It looked very full, like all the toys inside were bunched close together. Uli’s smile turned into a thoughtful expression.

Uli knew that sometimes, when things were packed too...

When Connor Cleaner Fish gets a visit from some traveling fish, he realizes that it’s good to take a break sometimes.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:26

Cozy Cove Excerpt:

Connor was a little different from the other fish that lived around him. He didn’t like to play as much as they did. W...

Sebastian Spider is frustrated when rain ruins his usual jumping spot. What will he do?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:13

Slippery Spider Excerpt:

Today, Sebastian set out on his usual morning route. His first stop was always the big green leaf. It was broad and strong and grew from a low plant near the fence. Sebastian had jumped from this leaf hundreds of times. It was his very favorite place to start his jumping practice.

Sebastian climbed up the stem of the plant and made his way onto the leaf...

Allie meets Anora at the garden. There are just too many ripe vegetables for the sharing stand. They need a better plan…

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:42

Plenty to Share Excerpt:

With the wagon ready, Allie, Anora, Mr. O’Leary, Mrs. Lewis, and Daisy set off down the neighborhood streets. The girls took turns pulling the wagon’s handle, feeling proud to share the garden’s goodness.

At the first house, Allie rang the doorbell and Anora waved. When a neighbor opened the door, the girls said, “We brought you some veget...

Kian Koala learns that it’s more fun to share and play with others when new toys arrive at the Ahway Island Animal Sanctuary.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:26

Sharing at the Sanctuary Excerpt:

Kian Koala yawned as he lay on a branch of the tree opposite of Kiera. He felt slee...

Dragon has planned a sporting competition for all the Ahway Island creatures. Let the Island Games begin!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:27

Dragon’s Island Games Excerpt:

Dragon moseyed home after finishing an important meeting in the clearing in the forest. In honor of the human Olympics that were taking place, two animal representatives from each area of the island had just met to plan their very first celebration of animal skills on Ahway Island. Everyone was so excited, they had decided that events would take place on the following day, with Dr...

Diana Duck helps her friend Payton Platypus have a good day as they watch dancing leaves and fireflies together.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:18

Floating Friends Excerpt:

“Today is a good day,” Diana said to herself.

Just speaking those words made her feel warm and happy, as though saying it was a good day made it true. She only wished she could share the beautiful day with a friend.

All of a sudden, Diana felt something soft brush against her feet. Curious, she dipped her head down and peek...

Dharma learns that taking things at her own pace is important when she runs into Bert Bumblebee.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:10

Fast Flight Excerpt:

Letitia said that her friends lived on the other side of the forest, which wasn’t too far, but it meant Dharma had a bit of a journey a...

Andy and Mark want the same library book! How will they fairly choose who gets it first?

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:19

Heads or Tales Excerpt:

Andy nodded, eager to get going and find the book he was looking for. He walked past a group of kids doing a puzzle at a table and made his way to the familiar shelf that held his favorite book series. His eyes scanned the row until—yes!—he saw it. Book four!

He reached out his hand for the top of the book’s spin...

Hazel the airplane is nervous about her first air show, but the other airplanes help encourage her.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:31

Painting the Sky Excerpt:

And finally, there was Hazel, the shiny blue plane. Hazel was the newest of the group. She watched the sky quietly, taking everything in. Today was her very first air show. As she looked out through the hangar doors, Hazel felt a fluttery feeling inside her engine. What if she messed up her performance?

“It’s a beautiful day,” Holly noted. “Perfect for an air show...

Sidney Snowplow creates a mountain of snow so the kids can go sledding.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:12

A Mountain of Snow! Excerpt:

Sidney loved to work in the snow, especially when it was freshly fallen. It was like playing in a pile of sugar all day long! Sidney loved how sof...

Ballet Bunny is too awake for naptime, so she decides to make up a new dance!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:54

Tiny Tap Dance Excerpt:

Since Ballet was usually sleeping at this time of day, she wasn’t quite sure what to do. So, she decided to hop around the forest and see if any of her friends were awake.

She began by heading over to the clearing where many of the animals liked to gather. There, she saw some birds flying overhead and some butterflies flitting about a flower pa...

When Emily leaves snacks on a tree stump for forest fairies, she and her brother Billy discover tiny treasures in return. Who could be giving the gifts?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:59

Magic in the Woods Excerpt:

“Why are you putting snacks on a stump?” asked Billy.

Emily looked up at him, very serious. “I’m leaving a gift,” she said.

“A gift for who?” Billy asked.

Emily’s eyes sparkled. “The magical forest fairy.”

Billy frowned. “Fairies aren’t real,” he said.

Today’s Meditation: Rel...

Sidney Snapdragon gets nervous easily, but his friends Bert Bumblebee and Sawyer and Summer Snapdragon help Sidney feel more comfortable.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:58

Sensitive Snapdragons Excerpt:

Summer thought every morning was a beautiful morning. When it was sunny, she enjoyed the light and the warmth. When it was rainy, she enjoyed...

Dragon has an epic idea to hold a game event for Ahway Island! How will it come together?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:33

Dragon’s Epic Idea Excerpt:

Dragon nodded.  It sounded like a fun thing to watch and possibly to participate in. But these Olympic Games weren’t being held on Ahway Island, and they probably were for humans only, so there would be no way for the creatures on Ahway Island to watch or participate. Unless….

Dragon had a thought. It was more than a thought, really. It was an...

Gerry Robin and Bert Bluejay take shelter during a thunderstorm.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:05

Storm Safety Excerpt:

Gerry nodded and took a bite of a berry herself. With the storm closing in, there was no time for small talk. The two birds sat side by side, eating the delicious berries until a boom of thunder rumbled in the distance. Gerry looked towards the clouds. “The storm is almost here,” she noted.

“Yes,” Bert agreed before taking another bite of a berry. Gerry, too, continued to eat. Another crack of thunder...

Anora and Julia have a sleepover together at Anora’s house. Together they learn that the rain is not so scary after all.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:38

Stormy Music Excerpt:

Julia sat inside the fort, looking around at all of Anora’s colorful blankets, and wrapped herself up in the edge of one of t...

A little family of paint markers waits and wonders who will choose them. Then they become a birthday surprise and get to make their very first colorful picture!

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:16

Marvelous Markers Excerpt:

In the art supply store on Ahway Island, a little family of paint markers sat on the shelf, waiting to be selected. They were seven colors all together: black, red, yellow, blue, orange, green, and purple.

As they waited in their pouch, hoping to be purchased, the markers liked to spend time guessing who...

Lisa tries using her “other hand” all day long, and discovers that practicing tricky new things can help her brain grow stronger!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:45

The Other Hand Excerpt:

It was a regular Saturday on Ahway Island, right around lunchtime. In the town, in a little house, Lisa munched on her sandwich thoughtfully. Last night at dinner, Lisa listened to her parents and grandparents talking. Her grandmother mentioned that it is good for your brain to do activities with your non-dominant hand.

At the time, it sounded interesting, and...

Alice goes to the park and meets a new friend, Anora, who shows her how to have a great time playing on the jungle gym!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:39

Jungle Gym Joy Excerpt:

The sun was shining brightly on the twisty slide, and Alice decided she would play there first. Alice r...

On a nighttime visit to the garden, Rob finds discovers a strange human by the sharing basket and decides to investigate further.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:20

Straw Surprise Excerpt:

Along the edge of the forest, Rob Raccoon walked quietly by himself. His two best friends, Rebel and Riley Raccoon, were nowhere to be found. They’d all napped down by the creek during the late afternoon, but when Rob woke up, he found that his friends were gone. It was strange because the trio were usually inseparable. Rob figured they would tu...