Dragon steps outside after the rain has passed. After playing in the puddles the mysterious mud inspires Dragon and the raccoons to create. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Mysterious Mud,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 8:08 Mysterious Mud Excerpt: Sunshine flowed into Dragon’s cave until the light stretched over...

When Emily needs to go to the dentist, her dad and her brother Billy help calm her nerves. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:20 Cheery Checkup Excerpt: It was a regular day on Ahway Island. It had just rained, and you could feel the dampness in the air. The wind slowly rustled across the grass. Looking out the window of their house, Billy and Emily watched the birds play in a puddle of water next to the tree in their front yard. Emily anxiously played with the bottom of her shirt as...

Billy builds a race track for his toy cars….but then his little sister Emily wants to play with it, too. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Race Tracks,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 9:03 Race Tracks Excerpt: Today had been an ordinary day. The sky was cloudy with some sunshine. Billy had followed his usual...

Kiwoo Lizard finds that his favorite basking rock has been covered by a branch! How will he move it? Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:49 Sunny Solution Excerpt: It was a sunny day on Ahway Island. The forest was alive with the cheerful songs of birds flitting from branch to branch. A soft breeze whispered through the trees, causing the leaves to dance. It was the kind of day that made you want to close your eyes and let the sunshine wash all over you. This was exactly what Kiwoo...

Callie and Anora embark on an exciting space adventure with Dragon, exploring imaginary constellations. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:46 Astronaut Dragon Excerpt: Even though it was the weekend, Callie woke up especially early. Today she was going to play at her best friend Anora’s house.  Callie and Anora had a lot in common. They both loved playing what they called “imagination stories,” where they would make up a story then act it out. Sometimes they were adventurers exploring...

Bobby the Bus is surprised to be wakened early on a summer morning. After all, he's a bus on break. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Bus on Break,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 9:30 Bus on Break Excerpt: Light slipped into the garage where Bobby the Bus slept. The bright yellow bus yawned, wondering what was...

A patch of grass has never seen what's on the other side of the big rock, so they use their imagination to think of what could possible be there. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:46 Imaginative Grass Excerpt: It was a brisk morning in the Animal Sanctuary on Ahway Island. The sun was shining over the pasture as the breeze made the grasses dance across the meadow. Horses grazed in the distance, their tails swaying back and forth. Ducks waddled on the shore of the pond, quacking in a...

Joe and Theresa meet Lisa at the Arcade, and Theresa learns a lesson about communication. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:38 Ahway Arcade Excerpt: In the darkening evening light, Ahway Pizzeria sat surrounded by glowing string lights. The pleasant smell of freshly-baked pizza wafted through the air. The quaint little restaurant had a cozy atmosphere that invited families to share laughter and stories over slices of the best pizza in town. Inside the building, Flavio, the owner of...

Tad the toad decides to share something nice with the entire forest on a sunny day. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Something Nice,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 8:10 Something Nice Excerpt: Tad the toad looked up at the morning sky. Sunshine spilled over the clouds and through the trees, warming the soil. The...

Oliver Elephant wants to be rowdy at the pond, but Hettie Hippo is in the mood for more quiet games. What will they do? Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:10 Peaceful Pond Excerpt: In Ahway Island’s Animal Sanctuary, the bright morning sun lit up the vast grassland below. The sky was clear and blue, with only the occasional fluffy cloud lazily floating by. Oliver Elephant woke up to the sun shining on his back, warming his skin like a blanket.  For a moment, Oliver considered closing...

Saori Parrotfish explores the ocean, meets friends, and get some help from a friendly cleaner fish. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:36 Kind Cleaner Fish Excerpt: The Ahway Island reef sparkled and shined under the warm rays of the sun. Brightly colored coral formations adorned its crystal-clear waters, providing snug homes of all the creatures who lived there.  One such creature was a cheerful parrotfish named Saori. On this bright morning, Saori woke up to the gentle swaying of...

As they relax in Helen's backyard, the kids discuss the cozy cave they discovered in the forest. Wondering if it might be Dragon's cave, they decide to find out. Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Cozy Cave,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 9:40 Cozy Cave Excerpt: Brianna, Rogelio, and Helen sat on the grass....

Takoda the teddy bear celebrates Jeff's birthday and discovers a bouncy house for the first time! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:17 Birthday Bounce Excerpt: Sunlight peeked through the curtains of the cozy bedroom, casting soft rays on Jeff’s sleeping face. The room was bathed in the light of early morning. From his spot on the bed, Takoda Teddy Bear watched as the little boy began to stir in the sunlight.  The little bear smiled. After a night filled with cozy cuddles, he was ready...

Alice brings her cousin Allie to the gym and shows her all the different gymnastic equipment! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:19 Gymnastics Galore Excerpt: It was a sunny afternoon on Ahway Island, and Alice was feeling especially excited. She had invited her cousin Allie to join her at the big gym for the first time. Alice loved the gym, and she couldn’t wait to show Allie around.  She knew Allie had been taking classes at the school – but the school didn’t have all the equipment...

Colorful crayons rest in their container. Soon they begin to slide out onto the table. What masterpieces will the crayons help create today? Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Colorful Crayons,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 8:50 Colorful Crayons Excerpt: Light flooded the crayon box as kids opened the lid. The...

Luna Loon learns a lesson about personal space from her father Leland. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:01 Loon Lessons Excerpt: It was evening on Ahway Island, and the waters of the lake sat peaceful and still.  A gentle mist danced across its smooth surface, encircling the rocks and reeds by the shore. In the hushed calm a gentle birdsong emerged, mournful and otherworldly. The hauntingly beautiful melody echoed across the waters of the lake. On the lake, five little loons swam...

Dragon feels like it might be time for a change and goes looking for a new place to stay. Where will Dragon find a home? Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:40 Dragon's New Home Excerpt: It was a usual day in the Ahway Island forest.  An orange and yellow Monarch butterfly gracefully flitted through a patch of milkweed, flitting from flower to flower as occasional clouds drifted ever so slowly through the bright blue sky. The truth was, it was a usual day for all the creatures of the...

Dragon still doesn't like loud storms, but the kids share some helpful ways to cope! Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Relaxing Rain,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 8:10 Relaxing Rain Excerpt: Dragon giggled as Allie chased and Julia and James scattered. They were busy playing tag at the park as more and more...

Missy the dog has a fun day filled with sunshine, a cozy bath, and a noisy new tool that, at first, seems scary but turns out to be helpful with cleaning! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:27 The Noisy Machine Excerpt: It was a bright, warm afternoon on Ahway Island. Missy Dog was home alone, resting her head on the arm of her comfy, brown sofa. As she looked out the window, she watched the birds swoop from tree to tree and listened to the playful cheering of the neighborhood kids in...

Emily and her brother Billy build a tall tower of cards on a cold winter day. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:13 The Card Castle Excerpt: It was a cold, winter afternoon on Ahway Island. The snow fell heavily from the sky and made a deep blanket that covered all the grass and streets in town. All the neighborhood kids were inside keeping warm, and the Parker family was no exception. In her warm living room, Emily Parker was playing with her big brother, Billy. Even though they...

Roly the robot learns how to talk to Billy and Emily through the tablet. Now they can have a cheerful chat! Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Cheerful Chat,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 9:37 Cheerful Chat Excerpt: Roly the toy robot waited for the kids to return after lunch, eager to learn more from Billy and...

Colin Car helps Courtney go camping by carrying all her luggage on the roof! Will he be able to balance it all? Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:36 Balancing Act Excerpt: It was a lovely, warm afternoon on Ahway Island. The neighborhood children were outside enjoying the sun on their faces as they played games with one another. Birds chirped as they glided from tree to tree and the smell of freshly cut grass traveled on the wind. In his cozy garage, Colin car was waking up from his...

Odin the owl joins Peanut Squirrel and Babette Bunny to plant a chestnut so it can grow into a strong, tall tree. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:36 Charming Chestnut Excerpt: Odin, the wise owl, soared through the Ahway Island forest, appreciating the fresh spring air. Although it was early morning—which was typically bedtime for an owl like himself—the magnificent weather made him want to enjoy one more leisurely flight around the enchanting woodland before retiring for the...

Zara the kitten wakes up from her nap to find Dylan the duck is gone. Knowing he likes to swim in a little pond, Zara searches the house. Where will she find her friend? Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Little Pond,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 10:10 Little Pond Excerpt: A gentle breeze circled the couch...