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

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...

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 w...

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 Octopu...

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...

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 a...

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 Exce...

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...

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 acro...

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 E...

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...

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...

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 mornin...

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...

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…t...

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 str...

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...

When plans change and Callie can’t go to the park, she learns that helping her parents can still led to a fun day. This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to  https://www.quince.com/ahwayisland for free shipping and 365 day returns. 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 sayi...

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 Exc...

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,...

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 l...

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, blu...

Gerry Robin tells her son Geoffrey that it’s time for him to find his own food. But Geoffrey thinks it’s too hard! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:42 Berry Brave Excerpt: Every morning, Geoffrey would wake up and stretch his little neck toward the sky. He would open his beak wide, waiting for his mama to bring him breakfast.  She always brought the best treats, and dropped them right into his mou...