Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories with Meditations for Kids

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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! Ahway Island® is home to adventurous airplanes, bubbly boats, caring cars and construction vehicles, friendly forest animals, curious kids, silly sea creatures, our delightful Dragon, terrific toys, exotic animals, our sparkling solar train and so much more! You will always find something new as we add to our extensive library of stories each week. Be Calm on Ahway Island is a fan...

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🐲 Dragon's Happy Heart💛: a short story and meditation for kids
Yesterday at 8:00 AM

Dragon decides to visit the Animal Shelter! What new animal friends will Dragon meet while volunteering with Annie?

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.

Themes: Helping, volunteering, animals, kindness

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Pigeon Pride ✨: a meditation and calming story
Last Monday at 8:00 AM

Paisley Pigeon feels hurt when Soledad Sparrow tells her pigeons are dirty. She learns from Odin Owl & Gerry Robin that Soledad is just making assumptions!

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.

Themes: Differences, assumptions, prejudices, uniqueness, compassion, empathy, identity, self-worth

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The Big Race: a calming meditation and story for kids 😊
Last Friday at 8:00 AM

Brian and his friends have a great time racing around Brian's neighborhood. 

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Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.

Themes: In this episode we cover differences, acceptance, different abilities, friends, helping, trying new things, creativity, and critical thinking...


Moving 🕺🏻 to the Music: a children's story and guided relaxation
10/14/2026

Henry wants to dance at the outdoor concert, but he feels nervous. A new friend helps him feel more comfortable.

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation. 

Themes: In this episode we'll cover trying new things, new friends, healthy minds, empathy, music, dance, and community.

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Mostly Mowed: a calming story and meditation
10/12/2026

Moira the mower can't finish cutting all the grass outside the library! Can she accept that the work isn't all done?

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.

Themes: In this episode we cover acceptance, healthy minds, rumination, library, lemonade

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🎶🐣The Happy Hatching Song: a calming bedtime and naptime story for children
10/09/2026

The first of Gerry Robin's eggs hatches, and everyone sings the Happy Hatching Song together to welcome the new baby robin. 

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Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.

Themes: Relationships, music, love, parents, babies, life events, friendship, community...


Reptile 🦎 Rest 😴: a soothing kid's story when you need a break
10/07/2026

Grover Gecko has a fun day planned with his friend Caden Chameleon, but he doesn't feel very well. Will he listen to his body?

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation. 

Themes: In this episodes we cover healthy minds, healthy bodies, changing plans, empathy, self-care.

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🎶Mixed-Up Music: a bedtime story and relaxation for kids
10/05/2026

Rogelio, Brianna, and Helen try playing musical instruments together, but it doesn't go at all as planned! Can they turn their mixed-up music into a song?

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.

Themes: In this episode we cover topics of working together, creativity, music, instrument, listening, teamwork.

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A Different Princess 👑: a mindful bedtime story
10/02/2026

Allie and Anora learn that there is more than one way to play princess. 

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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 Different Princess,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation. 

Themes: Differences, friendship, creativity, listening, inclusion

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Dragon's 🐲 Sandy Surprise 🏖️: a children's bedtime story and meditation
09/30/2026

Dragon spends a sandy day at the beach and then attends a special frog concert. What a lovely day on Ahway Island!

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.

Themes: Appreciation, community, helping, music, penguin

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Hilarious Honk: a children's story and guided relaxation
09/28/2026

Alba Goose thinks she's making a funny joke for her siblings Pablo and Jazmin, but Pablo doesn't find it very funny. How can Alba make it right?

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Imagine you are a twinkling star, receiving and sending energy through the universe in today's meditation.

Themes: Empathy, siblings, relationships, jokes, hurt feelings

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A Safe Space 😌: a children’s meditation and story
09/25/2026

Avi Axolotl learns how to keep himself calm when he's brought to a new place with new people to meet. 

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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 Safe Space,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Picture floating in the safe and comforting waters of a tranquil pool.

Themes: Adaptability, handling fears, empathy, new friends, self-soothing, animal shelter, vet, medi...


Friends 👥 First: a short story for kids
09/23/2026

While waiting in line for the swings at recess, Raj notices Owen is sad. How can he help cheer up his friend?

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Imagine you are a twinkling star, receiving and sending energy through the universe in today's meditation.

Themes: Empathy, helping others, kindness, generosity

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Teddy 🧸 at the Beach: a calming bedtime and nap time story with a positive message ✨
09/21/2026

Takoda Teddy Bear visits the beach with Jeff for the very first time, and the waves look big and scary. What will the little bear do?

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story.

Themes: Handling fears, ocean, trying new things, observation

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Having a Ball 🌊: a meditation and calming bedtime story
09/18/2026

Oceana Sea Otter gets out of her comfort zone and helps out some humans when she plays with her good friend Alonzo Sea Otter. 

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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 “Having a Ball,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story.

Themes: Helping, new experiences, handling...


Polite Parrot 🦜: a calming meditation and children's tale
09/16/2026

Pendelton "Zig Zag" Parrot discovers the boat dock. The parrot pirate tells the boats to take him to find his lost treasure. But the boats remind the parrot he needs to be more polite!

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.

Themes: Relationships, healthy minds, curiosity, self care, new friends, getting along, talk like a pirate day

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🪨 Special Stones: a soothing story 📖 and meditation for children
09/14/2026

Billy’s rock collection has grown so big that it doesn't fit in its container anymore. With Emily’s help, he sorts through his stones and discovers which ones feel special.

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story.

Themes: Responsibility, appreciation, organization, clutter, siblings

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🐎 Happy Hurdles: a kids' relaxation and calming tale
09/11/2026

Hasani Horse is happy to learn skill from his trainer.

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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 “Happy Hurdles,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Relax in the grass as you imagine sunlight warming you from head to toe.

Themes: Trying new things, curiosity, courage, handling fears, trust

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Dump Truck Duo: a bedtime story and relaxation for kids ✨
09/09/2026

Drevan Dump Truck is excited to get to work on a project, but then he finds out Dory Dump Truck is on assignment, too. Will there be enough work for the dump truck duo?

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.

Themes: Working together, healthy minds, curiosity, play, emotional regulation

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🐟🪸 The Reef Race: a mindful children's story
09/07/2026

Sadie Seahorse agrees to a race with Tiara Tuna, even though she'd rather not. Can the friends find an activity they both enjoy?

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.

Themes: Relationships, communication, compromise, listening, differences

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Exciting Excursion: a meditation and kid's tale
09/04/2026

Morgan Mole meets a new friend who shares a similar sense of smell!

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Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Love flows through you in this meditation as you imagine a baby fawn and mama deer.

Themes: New friends, empathy, appreciation, new friends, vision issues, curiosity, hospitality

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🌈 Colorful Questions: a mindful story and meditation for kids
09/02/2026

Brianna thinks Callie has made a mistake on her worksheet, but a few questions reveal that Callie’s answer makes sense too.

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story.

Themes: Differences, communication, empathy, assumptions, moving

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Dragon 🐲 to the Rescue 🤝: a story and meditation for your bedtime routine
08/31/2026

The Ahway Island forest has a new guest! Who is it, and can Dragon help them?

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.

Themes: Helping, lost, pet, animal shelter

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🐁🦨 Unexpected Friends: a short story for kids
08/28/2026

Mya Mouse meets a new friend, Skylar Skunk, and learns that they aren't that different from each other after all. 

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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 “Unexpected Friends,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.

Themes: Differences, new friends, helping others, relationships

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Perfectly Platypus: ✨ a mindful story for kids
08/26/2026

On a hot summer day, Payton Platypus realizes that being different is perfect thanks to his friends Orville River Otter and Diana Duck.

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Picture floating in the safe and comforting waters of a tranquil pool.

Themes: Differences, self-esteem, compassion, acceptance, friendship

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The Surprise Phone ☎️: a calming story and meditation for bedtime
08/24/2026

Chris and Jared want to surprise their mom, but Chris is so excited he keeps almost giving the secret away.

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.

Themes: Helping, family, brother, gratitude, surprise, self-control, working together

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Contented Condor 🦅: a calming bedtime story and meditation
08/21/2026

Caitie Condor goes for a flight and feels grateful for the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and sensations of beautiful 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 “Contented Condor,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.

Themes: Appreciation, senses, curiosity, gratitude, mindfulness, nature

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🐸 Frog Concert 🎶🎵: a calming bedtime and nap time story for kids
08/19/2026

Fernando, Franetta, and Felicity Frog give a concert for all the Ahway Island animals to attend.

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation. 

Themes: Creativity, sharing, arts, music, friendship, concert, singing

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Calm 😌 in the Storm ⛈️: a story and guided meditation for kids
08/17/2026

Tyra Tent loves helping children feel calm in her cozy corner of the classroom. But when a storm means the students have to move away from the windows, can Tyra still help from across the room?

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.

Themes: Feelings, emotional regulation, school, storm, severe weather, safety

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The Cheer-Up Chair: a children's story 😄 and meditation
08/14/2026

Chotu the Beanbag Chair helps children at the Ahway Island School cheer up if they're feeling tired or over-excited.

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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 “The Cheer-Up Chair,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation. 

Themes: Feelings, emotional regulation, self-soothing, mindfulness, school, students, comfort

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Feeling 🐜 Antsy: a calming bedtime and nap time story with a positive message
08/12/2026

Ayami Ant leads her fellow worker ants to food! But is she on the right trail?

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Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation. 

Themes: Patience, listening, instructions, mindfulness

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🌻 Let Me Try: a bedtime story and meditation for kids
08/10/2026

Max and Mia are planting sunflowers, but Max tries to give his sister a little too much help.

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Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.

Themes: Relationships, older siblings, younger siblings, helping, empathy

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Camping Fun ⛺: a bedtime story and relaxation for kids
08/07/2026

Rogelio goes camping for the first time with his family. Will he have fun?

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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 “Camping Fun,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.

Themes: Trying new things, learning, family, working together, healthy minds, curiosity, outdoors

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🐲 Dragon's Fair Game: a mindful kids' story
08/05/2026

Dragon plays hide and seek with Hettie Hippo and LaShawn Lion at the animal sanctuary. When Dragon finds them too quickly, the friends work together to make the game fair for everyone.

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Love flows through you in this meditation as you imagine a baby fawn and mama deer.

Themes: Relationships, friendship, fairness, compromise, games, bedtime story

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Snowy❄️ Sidewalk 🐕: a kids' mindful tale and relaxation
08/03/2026

Jewel the dog goes for a walk outside and discovers that the snow holds lots of clues. What animals and neighbors have passed by before her?

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.

Themes: Appreciation, winter, seasons, animal tracks, footprints, curiosity

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Sardine Surprise: a soothing story and meditation 😊
07/31/2026

Andy and Owen make some new friends at the park when Andy teaches them all a new game.

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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 “Sardine Surprise,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.

Themes: Trying New Things, friends, problem solving, working together, healthy minds


Helpful Headphones 🎧: a calming meditation and kid's story
07/29/2026

Anora and Ian attend a pottery class together, but Anora notices the art studio is very loud. Can she find a way to make it more comfortable?

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Relax your whole body from head to toe in this meditation. 

Themes: Empathy, sensory overload, relationships, gift

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Shadow Stories: a meditation 😌 and bedtime story 💤
07/27/2026

Woodie Wombat is always tired these days. Will he tell his friend Wylie Wombat why he is so tired?

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Feel your body fill with love as you imagine a puffin family and think about your own unique family.

Themes: Relationships, friendship, communication, alone time, boundaries

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Dancing Bubbles 🫧: a kids' mindful tale and relaxation
07/24/2026

Emily and Billy teach each other new ways to blow bubbles.

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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 “Dancing Bubbles,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Picture floating in the safe and comforting waters of a tranquil pool.

Themes: Trying New Things, bubbles, playing outside, siblings, working together, creativity

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Cozy Cloud ☁️: a mindful story and meditation for kids
07/22/2026

Claude's cloud friends want to have a race, but he wants to stay right where he is. What will the little cloud do?

Narrator: Male

Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.

Themes: Healthy minds, confidence, peer pressure, independence

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