Lisa and her parents have fun cleaning up autumn leaves. 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 “Leafy Fun!,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 8:40 Leafy Fun! Excerpt: Lisa gazed out the window at her front yard. All she could see was leaves. There wasn’t even a glint of green – neither green grass nor green leaves....

Tad and Tanner Toad decide to play a jumping game, forgetting that their friend Sachi Snake can't hop! Will they give their friend a chance to choose? Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:03 Leafy Leap Frog Excerpt: A cool breeze tickled the leaves lying on the little path in the forest. They fluttered up into the air, twirling with their invisible partner. Tad the toad watched as the leaves whirled and danced, flying higher and higher. Tad felt a tingle in his legs, as though bouncy...

A curious piece of paper is excited to learn its purpose! What will it become? Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:52 A Page’s Purpose Excerpt: In a quiet shop on Ahway Island, the back-to-school sales were in full swing. A vibrant display of pencils, folders, erasers, and other classroom supplies stood proudly near the entrance. On one shelf sat a blue notebook. It was neatly bound with blank, white pages that were waiting patiently for someone to pick them up and put them to use. As...

Bernie the Bear perseveres until he finds just the right breakfast and just the right place to sleep for the winter. 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 Bed for Bernie,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 8:40 A Bed for Bernie Excerpt: There was a slight chill in the morning air. Bernie the Bear shivered. He knew it...

Shiloh Sheep helps his flock practice being patient when it's time for a special meal. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:42 Polite Pasture Excerpt: The sun hid behind a blanket of soft gray clouds, making the pasture misty and cool. Fluffy white sheep, looking like little clouds themselves, dotted the vibrant green grass. Even without the sun’s bright rays, the little farm was peaceful and beautiful. A fresh, rainy scent lingered in the air, carried by a gentle breeze that just...

Britney is excited to have Emily over and teach her friend all about basketball! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:52 Dribble and Pass Excerpt: It was a warm afternoon on Ahway Island. Rays of sunshine streamed through the window of the Love family home as Mr. Love and his daughter Britney sat on the couch, reading. Well, Mr. Love was reading, but Britney was just sort of staring at the words on the page. She was having a hard time concentrating, because she was so excited. Every...

Lydia and Luis create thank you cards to the helpers in their community. 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 “Dear Helpers,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 8:40 Dear Helpers Excerpt: It was a rainy and cold autumn afternoon. But Lydia didn’t mind that she couldn’t play outdoors today. She was perfectly happy to stay...

Fionn the dandelion finds himself growing in a beautiful flower garden, and meets its guardian, Gertie the gnome. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 4:21 Garden Friends Excerpt: The morning sun peeked over the horizon, spreading warm, golden light across Ahway Island. Fionn the dandelion seed had been planted and was just now beginning to grow. As he stretched out of the ground, he felt the gentle embrace of the soil and the welcoming rays of the sun. Fionn looked around, curious to...

Janine Giraffe wants to reach all the way up to the stars. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:37 Reach for the Stars Excerpt: It was a gorgeous late summer evening in the Ahway Island animal sanctuary.  The sun sank lower and lower, making the grassland appear pink and purple in the fading light. The air was calm and peaceful, and the first twinkling stars were just starting to appear in the dusky sky. Janine Giraffe was out enjoying the beautiful evening with the other little...

Joe and Theresa help their parents prepare the yard for the end of the season. 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 “Autumn Preparations,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 9:00 Autumn Preparations Excerpt: It was a beautiful, crisp autumn day. The leaves on the trees had changed from the bright greens of summer to deep...

Alma Raincoat and Halima Hat join Britney as she plays outside in the rain. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:17 Puddle Playtime Excerpt: Ahway Island had been basking in the sun for weeks. The days had grown hotter and hotter; the air felt heavy and sticky as the humidity rose. Finally, one morning, the sky seemed to say, “That’s enough!” and unleashed a torrent of rain. It poured down in sheets, drumming a loud rhythm on the rooftops and washing away the summer heat. After the...

After Dragon observes band practice in the park, Gerry Robin helps them plan a forest band of their own! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:47 Dragon the Conductor Excerpt: It was a perfect afternoon on Ahway Island. The temperature was just right, as the sun slowly made its way across the sky and huge, puffy, fluffy clouds drifted lazily in the gentle breeze. School was done for the day, and some of the kids had begun afternoon activities. Dragon sat in the grass at the park,...

Anora and her Mom go to the Botanic Gardens to say 'goodnight' to the roses for the season. 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 “Goodnight, Roses,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 9:41 Goodnight, Roses Excerpt: Anora woke up feeling very excited. It was a beautiful morning in very late summer. Soon, it would be...

Pal Puppy goes for another bus ride, but today there is a different driver. Will Pal get to ride? Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:59 Passenger Puppy Excerpt: It was an ordinary day on Ahway Island. In one cozy house, the kitchen was bustling with energy. Pal, the little puppy, darted in between and around the boy and girl’s feet as they rushed around the kitchen, preparing for the day. Pal’s tail wagged furiously, his excitement making him a blur of energy. He loved mornings,...

Bobo the bouncy house gets ready making sure everyone will be safe as they play. It's going to be a bouncy party! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:33 Bouncy Castle Excerpt: It was late morning on a pleasant spring day on Ahway Island. Inside a dark truck, Bobo the bouncy house waited patiently, feeling the gentle sway of the vehicle as it moved along the winding streets. Bobo was all flat right now, but he didn’t mind. He knew that whenever the party store packed him into the truck,...

Mia and Max learn about heirloom seeds from Grandma and Grandpa 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 “Heirlooms,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 7:55 Heirlooms Excerpt: Autumn sunlight poured into Max’s bedroom, a bright beam of light falling over Max’s closed eyes. He stirred, the light beginning to wake him. He...

Ella wants to show her step-siblings Tracy and Tom a fun science experiment! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:27 Musical Glass Excerpt: The warm Saturday morning sun peeked through the kitchen window of the Salcedo-Davis house. Ella stood at the kitchen counter, waiting for her step siblings to join her. “Come on, come on, come on!” she called. “I want to show you the experiment!” Tom poked his head around the corner.  His hair was still a bit messy from sleep. “What are you...

Bert Bumblebee discovers some mysterious nectar, and Bobbi Butterfly helps him investigate! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:00 Nectar Detectives Excerpt: On a lovely morning on Ahway Island, the sun shined down on the flowers that dotted the meadows and gardens. A soft breeze tickled their petals, shaking the dew from them. A little bumblebee was dozing on one such petal. Feeling this gentle swaying, Bert Bumblebee woke up, stretched his fuzzy legs, and yawned. With a happy hum, he...

Mia and Max play a fun game of miniature golf with their parents. 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 “Putt-Putt Fun,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Female Story Begins: 8:58 Putt-Putt Fun Excerpt: Summer sunlight poured through the kitchen windows and onto the kitchen table, where Max, Mia, and their parents were having lunch. It was...

Dragon has some fun and interesting dreams before playing with the kids in the park. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:17 Dreaming Dragon Excerpt: At the center of Ahway Island, in the center of the forest, Dragon slept peacefully inside the tiny, cozy cave. Being so young, Dragon really enjoyed an afternoon nap whenever possible. On this day, Dragon had plans to meet some of the kids in the park when school let out in a couple of hours. In the mean-time, Dragon was enjoying a...

Chris and Jared have a fun-filled summer morning at the park, where they swing, climb, and learn the importance of minding one's words. Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:47 Fun in the Sun Excerpt: It was a bright summer morning on Ahway Island. The sun peeked through the leaves of the tall trees, casting soft shadows on the ground. A gentle breeze swept through the neighborhood, and bird chirped merrily from their nests. It was a perfect morning for a trip to the park. Jared and...

Allie and her parents go to the apple orchard to pick apples. 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 “Apple Orchard,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 9:05 Apple Orchard Excerpt: The sun shone through a crack in window blinds. Allie’s eyes fluttered and opened and she sat up with a smile. Today was the day she was going...

Lexie and the other Lemmings create a fun obstacle course for their friends! Will they be able to complete it? Narrator: Male Story Begins: 3:54 Lively Lemmings Excerpt: It was a gorgeous afternoon in the Ahway Island forest. The sun shined brightly through the tree branches. The air was warm, but a cool, refreshing breeze swept through, bringing with it the fresh scent of lilacs.  In spite of the beautiful day, Lexie Lemming found herself feeling a bit bored as she leaned against a...

Ellie the Excavator helps Constance Concrete Mixer and Drevan Dump Truck communicate better as they work on the train tunnel. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:36 Tunnel Teamwork Excerpt: In the early morning on Ahway Island, Ellie the excavator woke up in her cozy garage, ready for another day of work. As she awoke, she expected to see the warm sunlight spilling into her garage. Instead, she heard a familiar voice drifting through the walls. It was Constance the concrete mixer, and...

Joe helps out with his favorite chore: cleaning up leaves with the leaf blower! 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 “Autumn Clean-Up,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 8:54 Autumn Clean-Up Excerpt: Sunlight spilled into the room, waking up Joe. He sighed and stretched. It was a Saturday morning in early autumn – Joe’s...