Ep 985. Call and Answer: a bedtime story and meditation for kids
Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories
Sheep Jam Productions
4.4 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 29 October 2025
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:02
Call and Answer Excerpt:
It was afternoon in the Ahway Island animal sanctuary. The weather was nearly perfect, with the sun shining brightly overhead. A few butterflies flitted over a patch of wildflowers growing along the bank of a small lake.
Geena Grouse was out and about scrounging for food. As she did this, she looked around, observing the world. She loved to see how everything changed from day to day as some plants grew, while others faded. It was interesting how different creatures lived their lives alongside her in the sanctuary.
Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, Awe Island friends. |
| 0:11.8 | Did you know that our Patreon memberships include access to the whole Awe Island library? |
| 0:18.8 | Plus, you'll get exclusive extra episodes and the opportunity to suggest new stories. |
| 0:27.0 | Visit patreon.com forward slash Awee Island to become a member. |
| 0:32.7 | That's P-A-T-R-E-O-A-O-A-N.com forward-slash-A-W-r-e-o-n.com forward slash Awee Island. |
| 0:41.2 | And now, let's relax. |
| 0:48.6 | Hello, Awe Islanders. |
| 0:53.2 | Are you ready to be calm on Awee Island? |
| 0:58.5 | Before we begin, let's see if you have everything you want for our story today. |
| 1:05.9 | Are the lights in your room, dim or off? |
| 1:11.1 | Do you have your favorite listening buddy or blanket? |
| 1:16.8 | Great job, everyone. |
| 1:20.3 | Let's relax by taking a deep dragon breath together. |
| 1:27.2 | Breathe in through your nose, filling up your lungs, and then out through your mouth, pretending |
| 1:35.3 | you are breathing fire like a dragon. |
| 1:39.3 | Are you ready? |
| 1:41.3 | Deep breath, in and out. As you breathe out, feel your legs, and belly relax. |
| 2:02.5 | Now, picture a baby elephant hugged tight by its mother's trunk. |
| 2:09.8 | You feel connected and loved, just like the baby elephant. |
| 2:16.7 | As you imagine the elephant, let's take another deep dragon breath. |
| 2:23.7 | Here we go. Deep breath in and out. |
| 2:34.0 | Ah! As your chest, arms and shoulders relax, |
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