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Leland the loon teaches his little loons how to take care of themselves and notice what others are feeling. The post Little Loons: a mindful children’s story appeared first on Ahway Island.

CLICK HERE for promotions and discounts from today’s sponsor: http://storyspectacular.com/partners It's a special sleepy-time tale double feature. Tonight we will listen to two transportation tales. In our first feature story, we will meet Little Red, who loves to ride her scooter all the way to Grammie’s house. I wonder if Grammie will be home today or perhaps an unexpected guest will be waiting for Little Red... For our second story, we will hear about Jack and Jill. These two little children were supposed to go up the hill and fetch some water but instead, they found all kinds of fun and creative ways to ride down the hill! Let’s find out what sorts of silly hi-jinx these two children are up to... - - - - Listen to Story Spectacular Songs on Spotify!   Story Spectacular is written and hosted by children’s book author Angela Ferrari. To learn more about the show and to purchase original children’s books go to: http://storyspectacular.com/ - You can also purchase "The Story Spectacular Coloring & Activity Book" “What Do You See?”, “An Extraordinary Book”, “Digger’s Daily Routine”, “The Shape Escape”, and “Lawrence the Lighthouse” on Amazon viewauthor.at/angelaferraribooks - If you enjoy this podcast please SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW. This helps our show climb the charts so that other little listeners can discover SPECTACULAR Stories too! Thanks for listening:) - Story Spectacular Website: http://storyspectacular.com/ - Amazon Author Page: viewauthor.at/angelaferraribooks - Facebook Page: facebook.com/groups/storyspectacular - Twitter: twitter.com/storytacular - Instagram: instagram.com/storytacular - Email: angela@storyspectacular.com...moreCopy Link

A fun Eastern European Folktale about a very clever girl who uses her talent for solving tricky riddles to win the heart of the mayor and eventually to earn his love and respect.  (duration 15 minutes) Thanks to all our great listeners for your loyalty as we reach our 100th episode on August 27th.  We cannot wait to celebrate with you and would not be here without your support. To celebrate this 100the episode, we will be hosting a contest!  You can enter our contest for a chance to win the grand prize of 3 signed copies of my published picture books, plus a shout-out on an upcoming episode, as well as some other fun Journey with Story prizes. There are two ways to enter: 1. Leave a review on iTunes.  Please email me with your apple ID and iTunes Country Store at ktpelley@outlook.com. Each review will qualify as 2 entries into the contest.  2. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram @journeywithstory and send your child's drawing of his or her favorite episode.  Each drawing will qualify as 1 entry into the contest. The deadline for entering is August 20th and we will announce the winners on August 27th. Also, as part of our celebration, I will be doing a live reading of one of my published picture books on Instagram on August 27th a noon (mountain time). Which book?  You will have to wait and see - hint - it fits our theme of 100 episodes!  ...moreCopy Link

Written and narrated by Charly Conquest and Ben Mullins Did you like this story? Email stories@bedtime.fm to let us know, because we love to read every email we receive. Bottle Ship is a series for ages 3 - 6.  The series is set in a magical world where everything we throw away ends up. The Jifflings live in this world and it’s their job to gather up these objects in their Bottle Ship and work together to find a new use for them. In this episode Friedaline finds a bucket and the Jifflings find a new use for it that helps Albert to be less stubborn. Why not listen to more of Story Time from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter Please support Bedtime FM and all the great shows we create by donating...moreCopy Link

This week's Free Story comes from the "So Many Fairies" original audio story collection. It's called "Fairy Whispers." Gibb is a sensitive wild turkey. He notices things that other turkeys don't — things that would be helpful to the flock — but Gibb is afraid of the attention it might bring. The whispers of a watchful brownie help him find the courage and confidence to lead the flock to a source of food for the winter. Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series! For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website: www.sparklestories.com Questions? Ideas? Requests? Email us! customerservice@sparklestories.com Enjoy!...moreCopy Link

Looking for a great last book of summer? We've got lots of suggestions from Southern Californians who attended the Los Angeles Public Library's Maker Faire. And we have a special invitation to teachers and librarians looking for an opportunity to engage their students in reading this fall. Listen to the end of the episode for details. bookclubforkids.org  

In part three of our summer series with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chloe Coleman (Timmy Failure, My Spy) stars in an African tale about how bigger isn't always better, and how slow and steady can be best of all!

Trying to beat the heat, Sniff the Cat and his friends decide it would be much cooler to play their big annual baseball game in outer space. But how do you fit a stadium full of fans on a rocket ship the size of a cat? This story originally aired July 7th, 2017. Lessons include: a quick fix is seldom the best fix, stick together when traveling, “beating the heat” also means thinking about global warming. Fresh new Merch available at the Imaginarium! Featuring artwork from Ana Stretcu.  whatifworld.threadless.com Join our Patreon for Ad-Free stories, a Shout-Out on the show, bonus audio, a better chance of having your question answered, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld. What If World is made by Eric O’Keeffe with help from Karen O'Keeffe. Our theme song is by Craig Martinson and our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe. Additional songs and sound effects from audioblocks.com. This week’s Dame Dot artwork is by Jason O’Keefe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...moreCopy Link

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Harks, Nezzy, and Lochlan are still in the midst of their battle with the dross and the pitwyrm, and now all the leaders of the realm have been turned into a magical tree! How are they going to get out of this on their own, without help from their mentors? Tune in to find out!Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, head to patreon.com/stories and pledge to make a monthly donation, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! You can also thank today's sponsors. When you support our sponsors, you support our show! Here are the details from today's episode:The Crayola Mask Pack: When it comes to making the best mask for you and your family, the Crayola Mask Pack has perfected every detail. Get your family the Crayola School Mask Pack TODAY at SchoolMaskPack.com/STORIES. Thank you!!...moreCopy Link

Alien contact was made in the 1950s, not by mankind, but by his best friend the noble dog. Thrill along with the story of Sashenka whose space capsule came down on a strange world filled with a familiar foe, meow.Support the show (http://illadvisedstories.com)

The Story Pirates head home and are surprised by what they find. Featuring two new stories: “Hedgie and the Cloud Kingdom,” a hedgehog dance party anthem featuring Lilli Cooper, by Naomi, a 9 year old from California, and “Floor Juice,” a story about a new beverage that the world is definitely not ready for, written by a 9 year old from California named Ayana.

Nothing is as relaxing as a dinosaur’s roar, right? Right? Hmm, well we’re going to try to relax, stretch, and breathe today as we talk about (and pretend to be) the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! We’ll shake our tails, do the T.rex Twist, and even float in today’s guided relaxation for kids and anyone who is looking to relax mindfully, playfully! ☺ *NEW* Join our new Peace Out Podcast Mailing List for monthly updates, news, and fun mindfulness activities. We have one more episode in Season 4 and then I will be taking a few months to research, write, and record Season 5. There are a few changes coming up and I’ll keep in touch through the mailing list.  Today’s Themes Scientific (curriculum connections): Tyrannosaurus rex life cycle, extinction  Social-emotional connections: Perceptions, open mindedness, anti-racism  Resources Tyrannosaurus Rex (American Museum of Natural History) Tyrannosaurs Rex (National Geographic Kids) Tyrannosaurus Rex: Facts about T.Rex, King of the Dinosaurs (Live Science) What Did a Baby T.rex Look Like? (American Museum of Natural History on YouTube, about 6min.) Baby T. Rex Was an Adorable Ball of Fluff (LiveScience.com) A relative of T. rex has been discovered in Alberta—and its name is terrifying (CBC Kids News) Everything We Though We Knew About T.Rex Is Wrong (The Nature of Things with David Suzuki episode, CBC, about 45 mins.) If you’re outside of Canada you can watch the full documentary at https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6d590l the section on how T.Rex may have sounded starts at 34mins in. Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter Please support Bedtime FM and all the great shows we create by donating...moreCopy Link

Visit our website for yoga poses and craft materials to go with this story!"Lion Goes to a Cave"- In today’s story, Lion gets lost in a dark cave.  He is really scared and he wants to run, but when he takes a deep breath and listens to his Inner star Power, he remembers to stay calm.  When he stays calm, he can remember what his dad had taught him about getting lost.  When we stay calm and listen to our heart, we can make better choices even though our body is feeling really really scared.Today's Star Power Challenge is to make a courage stone!  Help your child find a small stone.  Using paint or markers, your child can decorate this stone however they want. They can write the word "courage" or "brave" on the stone if they would like to. Encourage them to keep it in their bedroom where they will see it often. If it is small enough, they can carry it in their pockets and use it like a worry stone- they can hold it and rub it to help them feel calm and courageous when they are scared.You can find us on Facebook at: NamaStar Kids™We'd like to thank Purple Planet Music for their beautiful royalty-free background music.  Check them out at: Purple Planet Music...moreCopy Link

Parts 1 & 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug on this exciting adventure to explore worlds unknown! With your help, can we uncover a bounty of riches thousands of years old lying on the ocean's floor? Ancient legends tell the story of a mighty city that sunk into the ocean - and, hey, what's that swimming this way? The mysteries and magic of the lost city of Atlantis may be within reach after all! Explore the books in the Reading Bug's book bag at www.thereadingbug.com/adventures/treasure...moreCopy Link

Phoebe's story.Support us on Patreon to keep the Moosiverse alive for Seasons 2-4!Buy Tales from the Moosiverse merchandise through our Teepublic store. Your order helps cover the production costs of these episodes!Subscribe to the Moosiverse newsletter at Moosiverse.com for storytelling tips, news, events, and more! Send your stories by email, audio or video to hello@moosiverse.com; we'll post some on Moosiverse.com and play snippets in future episodes.Writer/narrator: Ian JacksonTeam Moosiverse: Angel, Sam, Matthew & Emily JacksonAudio Engineering: Trevor Whitaker Black - trevorwhitakerblack.comMusic: Easy Stroll by Jay-Man - ourmusicbox.comArtwork: Phil Hodgkiss - rakishdesign.co.uk...moreCopy Link

Today's episode features a traditional, and funny, German song, called the "Cuckoo and the Donkey". Roxie has a bit to say about it... Also, you'll hear the bird songs of the second graders in my class at the Cincinnati Waldorf School! Send me your bird call audio or video online on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram (IG is my favorite) and I just might feature it in a future episode - I'll find it with the hashtag #a8lovesme - because you know I do! Find out more at aprileight.com

“M” goes canoeing one day around Niagara Falls when suddenly the current grows too strong for her and she finds herself tipping over the edge of the falls. That’s when Thunder steps in.Written by Megan Bagala Produced by Chad ChenailExecutive Produced and Performed by Rebecca CunninghamScore by Eli Denby WoodOriginal Theme Music: Eli Denby Wood & Amy Gijsbers van WijkFor the Grownups!Patreon: https://patreon.com/girltalesOne Time Donation: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/girl-talesRebecca’s Newsletter: https://girltalespodcast.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=164c30f0c37a086fa0e32bb5b&id=bdacaecdddFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltalespodast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltales/...moreCopy Link

Beeble is a regular old caterpillar, except for one tiny little thing: he has NO intention of going through the BIG CHANGE. Will Beeble ever turn into a big, beautiful - oof, a studio spider has just sent me another terse email. I must attend to this. You'll just have to listen to the story and find out. If you LOVE this story, please SHARE IT with all caterpillars (especially those wearing boots) and with YOUR FRIENDS. Many listeners around the world have learned about the podcast from a friend who loves it. And if you happen to have an Apple device, leave a review in Apple Podcasts! If your tiny person wants to share a story they've written, please send photos or recordings of it to rhea@littlestoriestinypeople.com. I LOVE to see their artwork, stories, and anything else they'd like to share. BIG THANKS to the listeners who provided sound effects used in the story: CORA and SOPHIE! Thank you to DAVID for helping me with the reminder at the beginning of this episode!!! Visit my recently updated website, www.littlestoriestinypeople.com (lovingly designed by my in-house tech director) to see book recommendations, Little Hedgehog tees, my picture book, and more! Sign up for my email list at www.littlestoriestinypeople.com! Follow me on instagram and facebook @littlestoriestinypeople. ...moreCopy Link

In this adventure comedy, Chet Zebrowski works at his Grandma Zee’s hotel for superheroes. When trash monsters, glam-rock singers, and static-electric villains invade the hotel – all while the heroes are on vacation and unwilling to lift a finger – it’s up to Chet and his super-powered cat Boomer to save the day. But will catering to the needs of these demanding supers push Chet too far?Based on the graphic novel by Yehudi Mercado. Limited release wherever you listen to your podcasts and exclusively available on Pinna. ...moreCopy Link

Take a listen to the ingredients James and Andrew need to use to cook up a brand new story! All of these ingredients were submitted by listeners!  If you have an ingredient you would like included on a future Story Chef episode, send in a voice memo to share@podikins.fm !   If you're not sure how, check out our FAQ page. You can also get in touch through our Facebook page!   We can't wait for you to hear the full story...COMING SOON! Podikins is created by James Nicholson and Andrew Whitfield.  Music for this teaser by: Haydn - String Quartet in E flat major, Hob. III:64 (performed by Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum)  Dave Depper -  Western Patrick Lee - Crested Flycatcher...moreCopy Link

The conclusion of our serialized story - be sure to start with Act One! Just when it seems things couldn't get any worse, Ewha's mysterious helpers return to help her and her family. Happiness is all around us; by focusing on others, Ewha brought goodness and joy to her own life.