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

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 little toad smiled knowing today would be a wonderful day. As love filled his heart Tad decided to share th ..read more

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 his eyes again and just basking in the comforting sun rays for a bit more. But then he remembered – he, his m ..read more

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 the water. Sunlight danced through the waves, casting rays that reached all the way down to where Saori reste ..read more

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. “What do you guys want to do today?” Helen asked her friends as she leaned back to look up at the sky. “I don’t k ..read more

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 to see what the new day had in store. Jeff blinked and rubbed the sleep from his eyes with a yawn. Then he ..read more