Rushing out to attend the annual Honey Harvest Hullabaloo, the three bears absentmindedly leave their home in haste and end up with an uninvited guest! Goldiquills—a discourteous and disrespectful golden-quilled hedgehog—feels entitled to slurp, smartphone, and sleep her way through their things. Can she widen her eyes (and heart) to her bullying ways when the bear family returns and growls her from her snoring slumber? PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This episode’s themes include disrespect for others and their possessions, ignoring others feelings, and verbal bullying.  Find more information and resources:  https://jonincharacter.com/the-goldiquills-effect/ Visit the Dorktales Storytime Podcast website: https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/ FOLLOW US: If our storytelling brings you some joy…and a few laughs, please follow us in your preferred podcast app so future episodes will automatically show up in your podcast library. We’d be so grateful if you helped us grow, by letting others know about our geeky tales too. Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time! KIDS LISTEN MEMBERS: Advocates for quality podcasts for kids: https://www.kidslisten.org/ WE LOVE FEEDBACK: https://ratethispodcast.com/dorktales BE PART OF OUR DORK SQUAD, FREE PERKS:https://bit.ly/dorktales-signup CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson, and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Studio Circle Recordings.  OUR PODCAST FRIEND: We wanted to let you know about our pod friend “Like You: Mindfulness for Kids.” Noah Glenn, creator and host, gently guides kids through breathing, affirmations, music, and imagination to explore feelings, relieve anxiety, encourage self-esteem, and grow empathy, all while having fun! Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts and go to likeyoupodcast.com to find out more!   Follow Dorktales Storytime Podcast on Instagram @dorktalesstorytime and follow our pod friends, Like You: Mindfulness for Kids @likeyoupod there too!  Attention grown-ups! We want to hear from your kids! Have them ask Jonathan and Mr. Redge a question for a chance to hear a shout out and response on a future episode. Email us at [email protected], call the Mr. Redge hotline at 650.503.9122 or go to our podcast contact page for more ways to get in touch! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales)