🐲 Dragon's Fair Game: a mindful kids' story

0:05 [SPEAKER_00]: Hello, Away Islanders. [SPEAKER_00]: Are you ready to be calm on Away Island? [SPEAKER_00]: Before we begin, let's see if you have everything you want for our story today. [SPEAKER_00]: Are the lights in your room dim or off? [SPEAKER_00]: Do you have your favorite listening buddy or blanket?

0:26 [SPEAKER_00]: Great job, everyone. [SPEAKER_00]: Before today's story, let's relax. [SPEAKER_00]: We'll start by taking a deep dragon breath together. [SPEAKER_00]: You'll breathe in through your nose, filling up your lungs, and then out through your mouth. [SPEAKER_00]: Pretending you are breathing fire like a dragon.

0:45 [SPEAKER_00]: Ready? [SPEAKER_00]: Deep breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: As you breathe out, feel your legs back and belly softened. [SPEAKER_00]: And think of a mama deer, gently nudging her baby up onto its feet, encouraging the fawn to stand on its own. [SPEAKER_00]: You feel connected and loved, just like the baby deer.

1:23 [SPEAKER_00]: Relax your arms and shoulders, and let's take another deep dragon breath together. [SPEAKER_00]: Ready? [SPEAKER_00]: Deep breath in and out. [UNKNOWN]: Ah! [SPEAKER_00]: Now close your eyes and feel your face and neck relax. [SPEAKER_00]: Imagine that you are the baby fond with your mama deer.

1:51 [SPEAKER_00]: You feel safe and loved. [SPEAKER_00]: Let's take one more deep dragon breath. [SPEAKER_00]: Remember to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth like a dragon. [SPEAKER_00]: Here we go, deep breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: great job everyone. [SPEAKER_00]: I hope you are tucked in nice and cozy.

2:23 [SPEAKER_00]: I think we're ready to begin our story. [SPEAKER_01]: Let's be calm on our way Island. [SPEAKER_01]: Our story today is dragons fair game. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon eagerly [SPEAKER_01]: Warm orange light glow between the trees. [SPEAKER_01]: The hum of the sparkling train faded into the distance.

2:56 [SPEAKER_01]: And dragons smiled. [SPEAKER_01]: It was a lovely evening for visiting friends. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragons stepped outside, stretched their wings wide, and lifted into the air. [SPEAKER_01]: They flew over the forest, following the familiar train tracks toward the Awe Island Animal Sanctuary.

3:21 [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon had visited the sanctuary many times before. [SPEAKER_01]: They knew the wide, grassy fields, the tall trees, and the peaceful pool where dragons friends like to swim. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon landed gently next to the crystal clear pool. [SPEAKER_01]: a few bubbles rose to the surface, and then around smiling face popped up.

3:48 [SPEAKER_01]: It was a heavy hip-hop. [SPEAKER_01]: Hi, Dragon! [SPEAKER_01]: Haddy called, did you come to play? [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon, Grind, and weaved both hands. [SPEAKER_01]: Well, come on in, said he. [SPEAKER_01]: Immediately, the little dragon dashed to the edge of the pool, jumped as high as they could, and then landed in the water with a big splash.

4:15 [SPEAKER_01]: The dragon came up for air, heavy was laughing with delight. [SPEAKER_01]: The two friends splashed around, and blew bubbles in the water, until they noticed a rustling coming from the nearby grass. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon, Heddy, you're here. [SPEAKER_01]: Do you want to play a game? [SPEAKER_01]: Hidalis Shawn said Heddy, I'm up for a game.

4:44 [SPEAKER_01]: How about you, Dragon? [SPEAKER_01]: Being an enjoyer of games, Dragon nodded eagerly. [SPEAKER_01]: What should we play, Heddy asked? [SPEAKER_01]: Lis Shawn crouched low, swishing his tail back and forth. [SPEAKER_01]: Hide and seek, he said, [SPEAKER_01]: I want to be sneaky today. [SPEAKER_01]: Sounds good to me, said Heddy.

5:11 [SPEAKER_01]: Both animals looked to drag in for approval. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon was very familiar with hide and seek and nodded happily. [SPEAKER_01]: Then Dragon covered their eyes with both hands to show that they would seek first. [SPEAKER_01]: OK, count to twenty. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon climbed out of the pool, closed their eyes, and tapped their foot on the ground to count.

5:38 [SPEAKER_01]: And nearby grass, wished, and the water splashed. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon guessed from the sounds that Lashon had bounded off into the grass, and heady had sunk beneath the water's surface. [SPEAKER_01]: When Dragon finished counting, they opened their eyes. [SPEAKER_01]: At first, they looked around from the ground.

6:03 [SPEAKER_01]: Then, without thinking much about it, dragons spread their wings and flew into the air for a better view. [SPEAKER_01]: From above, dragon could see the pool, the reeds, the rocks, and the waving grass. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon also saw a little trail of bubbles rising from one quiet corner of the water.

6:29 [SPEAKER_01]: They knew exactly where Heddy was hiding. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon fluttered back down to the pool and wamed one hand through the water near Heddy's ear. [SPEAKER_01]: Heddy popped up with a splash. [SPEAKER_01]: You found me already? [SPEAKER_01]: She said, I had only just gotten hidden. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon grinned proudly and took off again and flew over to the tall grass.

6:57 [SPEAKER_01]: from above, Dragon noticed a trail of flattened grass that led all the way to a bush. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon hurried over to the bush and spotted Lashon hiding behind it. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon landed on the ground right in front of Lashon's nose. [SPEAKER_01]: A little lion jumped out of his hiding place and flopped playfully on the ground.

7:22 [SPEAKER_01]: Aw, dragon, you found me too fast. [SPEAKER_01]: I didn't even get to feel him yet. [SPEAKER_01]: Lashan sounded disappointed. [SPEAKER_01]: Then he said, Come on, let's go back to the pool. [SPEAKER_01]: When they reached the pool, they found honey, lounging by the edge. [SPEAKER_01]: You found us really fast.

7:45 [SPEAKER_01]: The hippopotamus said, [SPEAKER_01]: You saw my hiding place from the sky. [SPEAKER_01]: Said the little lion, dragon, grin, proudly. [SPEAKER_01]: Then, dragon looked from heady to the shan and back again. [SPEAKER_01]: Neither of them was smiling like they were when the game began. [SPEAKER_01]: When you fly a pie, you can see almost everything.

8:12 [SPEAKER_01]: Heady explained, we barely got the chance to hide first. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon glanced at their wings. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon hadn't meant to make the game too easy. [SPEAKER_01]: Flying just felt natural. [SPEAKER_01]: But now Dragon understood that Hedy and Leshan were disappointed about being found quickly.

8:34 [SPEAKER_01]: Because flying gave Dragon an unfair advantage. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon lowered their head a little and gave their friends an apologetic wave with both hands. [SPEAKER_01]: It's okay, Dragon. [SPEAKER_01]: The Sean said, you were just playing the game the way you know how. [SPEAKER_01]: Head he nodded and said, because, Lashon and I can't fly, Dragon, would it be okay if you kept your feet on the ground while seeking instead of flying a pot?

9:07 [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon nodded and smiled. [SPEAKER_01]: They tapped the ground with one foot and folded their wings tightly against their back and gave two big thumbs up. [SPEAKER_01]: Thank you, dragon. [SPEAKER_01]: Lashon said happily. [SPEAKER_01]: Should we try again? [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon nodded again and closed their eyes ready to play.

9:31 [SPEAKER_01]: They tapped on the ground to count to 20. [SPEAKER_01]: When dragon opened their eyes, they planted both feet firmly in the grass as a reminder not to fly. [SPEAKER_01]: Then dragon began searching. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon decided to head into the tall grass first. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon peaked behind a big grey rock.

9:56 [SPEAKER_01]: Nolishon. [SPEAKER_01]: Next, Dragon looked in a leafy bush. [SPEAKER_01]: Nolishon bear either. [SPEAKER_01]: Finally, Dragon found a particularly thick clump of grass. [SPEAKER_01]: There was a toughed brown tail poking out of the clump. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon walked to the tail. [SPEAKER_01]: been made their way around to the opposite side of the clump, encroached down.

10:24 [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon spotted Lashon smiling face, peeking at them through the grass. [SPEAKER_01]: Who found me, good job, Lashon exclaimed. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon clapped their hands quietly, pleased that Lashon was smiling. [SPEAKER_01]: Then Dragon and Lashon walked back [SPEAKER_01]: It was time to search for Hettie.

10:51 [SPEAKER_01]: Dragonwalk slowly along the edge of the pool, looking out over the shimmering water. [SPEAKER_01]: The water was clear, and Dragon couldn't see a gray hippo shape in it from where they stood. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon walked around the perimeter of the pool, but from every angle, Hettie was nowhere to be seen.

11:16 [SPEAKER_01]: And Dragon did notice that one big, muddy mound near the pool was very round. [SPEAKER_01]: In fact, upon closer inspection, Dragon spotted two little bumps that almost looked like ears. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon walked up to the mound and swiped a finger across it. [SPEAKER_01]: The mound shifted, as Hedy lifted her head from the cool mud, where she buried herself.

11:53 [SPEAKER_01]: You found me, she giggled. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon looked at Hedy's muddy smile. [SPEAKER_01]: Then it was Shawn's happy flicking tail. [SPEAKER_01]: This time, both friends looked pleased to be found. [SPEAKER_01]: Truth be told, Dragon had enjoyed the search more. [SPEAKER_01]: when it had been more difficult.

12:16 [SPEAKER_01]: Having a bit of a challenge was part of the fun. [SPEAKER_01]: The three friends took a few more turns hiding and sinking. [SPEAKER_01]: They played and played until the orange sky began to turn purple. [SPEAKER_01]: And all three friends started to yell up on. [SPEAKER_01]: Machon stretched out his front paws.

12:41 [SPEAKER_01]: I think it's about time for bed. [SPEAKER_01]: Thanks for playing with me. [SPEAKER_01]: With that, the little lion darted back into the grass. [SPEAKER_01]: I'm ready for some sleep too. [SPEAKER_01]: Said heady. [SPEAKER_01]: Good night, Dragon. [SPEAKER_01]: Thank you for the fun game.

13:00 [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon waved goodbye. [SPEAKER_01]: And then spread wings wide and headed back to the cozy cave. [SPEAKER_01]: dragon crawled up on the soft mossy bed. [SPEAKER_01]: They tucked their wings close and wrapped their tail around themselves. [SPEAKER_01]: Those dragon settled into the quiet cave.

13:22 [SPEAKER_01]: Greatful thoughts began to drift through their mind. [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon felt grateful for the lovely evening at the animal sanctuary, [SPEAKER_01]: Dragon was grateful for the chance to play hide and seek with their friends and for the fun challenge of searching. [SPEAKER_01]: With a sleepy smile, Dragon took another deep dragon breath in and out.

14:13 [SPEAKER_01]: Most of all, Dragon was grateful that the three friends had found a way to change the game, so everyone could enjoy playing. [SPEAKER_01]: Feeling so relaxed, Dragon wrapped their arms around themselves and took one final. [SPEAKER_01]: Deep Dragon Breath. [SPEAKER_01]: In and out. [SPEAKER_01]: Their mind quieted, and dragon drifted to sleep, dreaming of more great places to hide.

14:53 [SPEAKER_01]: Thank you for joining us to become an all-way island, see you next time.