Dragon has some unexpected hiccups, and Peanut Squirrel tries to help find a cure. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:30 Dragon Hiccups Excerpt: In the Ahway Island Forest, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees as sunlight streamed through the branches, making delightful shadows on the ground. Dragon sat in the wild berry patch, picking berries and eating them. Dragon loved to eat berries, with their sweet bursts of flavor. As Dragon ate a handful of berries all at once, a funny sensation arose in Dragon’s midsection and throat. It caused Dragon to make a strange sound: “Hic!” After a ..read more

Brian and Winfield Wheelchair race Javier, Kumar, Ella, Alice and Anora at the park! 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 “Ready to Race,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 9:25 Ready to Race Excerpt: Winfield the wheelchair waited patiently as Brian finished his lunch. The wheelchair felt excited for their upcoming race and hoped Brian would be ready to go soon. Once he and Brian helped clean up the kitchen, they rolled off t ..read more

Addae the African Grey Parrot tries to chose his words wisely when he finds out that some words are rude! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:01 The Four-Letter Word Excerpt: The Ahway Island Animal Shelter was a cozy haven for pets of all types. Furry, feathery, and scaly friends found love and care at the shelter while awaiting their forever homes. In the main room of the shelter perched a curious African Grey Parrot named Addae. On this particular day, Addae found himself looking out over the main room of the shelter.  It was sunny outside, and the big window at the front filled the room w ..read more

When faced with a massive mountain of dirt, Drevan Dump Truck learns the importance of accepting help from friends. Narrator: Female Story Begins: 3:28 Dirt Mountain Excerpt: Drevan the dump truck awoke to the gentle hum of the garage door opening. He stretched his tires and smiled, wondering what the crew would do today. The little dump truck anticipated another day of exciting construction projects. The crew had finished their last project, so he guessed that today would bring something new. Drevan couldn’t wait to find out what it was! With a slight rattle, the garage door rolled up, secti ..read more

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 she watched a cardinal flutter her wings in the water. Today was the day that Emily was going to the dentist. Em ..read more

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 lizard had in mind for a day like today. Having woken up to the sun shining brightly through the trees, Kiwoo just kn ..read more

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 a new land. Other times they pretended to be geologists, making discoveries about the planet. And other ti ..read more

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 going on. As the doors opened, Bobby recognized the breathtaking sight of the sun rising and knew it was ear ..read more

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 chorus. At the edge of the forest, shade covered a large rock and a small patch of green grass. This patch of gras ..read more

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 the pizzeria, worked diligently at the stone oven, crafting each pizza with love. In the seating area, families and ..read more