Dragon's 🐲 Sandy Surprise 🏖️: a children's bedtime story and meditation

0:05 [SPEAKER_00]: Hello, Away Islanders? [SPEAKER_00]: We're so glad you're here. [SPEAKER_00]: Let's see if you have everything you want to be calm on Away Island. [SPEAKER_00]: Are the lights in your room dim or off? [SPEAKER_00]: Do you have your favorite blanket or listening buddy? [SPEAKER_00]: Before we begin our story, let's relax by taking a nice deep dragon breath.

0:32 [SPEAKER_00]: Breathe in through your nose, filling up your lungs, and then out through your mouth. [SPEAKER_00]: Imagining you are breathing fire, like a dragon. [SPEAKER_00]: Ready? [SPEAKER_00]: Deep breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: Great job. [SPEAKER_00]: Let's think about how your body feels resting on a sunny beach.

1:03 [SPEAKER_00]: This is all pretend, and you are very safe. [SPEAKER_00]: You sit down in the warm, soft sand. [SPEAKER_00]: The sand hugs you, and you lie back on the cozy beach. [SPEAKER_00]: Think about your feet, as you push your toes into the sand. [SPEAKER_00]: Imagine the soft grains of sand sliding in between your toes, gently rubbing your feet.

1:34 [SPEAKER_00]: As you relax, let's take another deep dragon breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: Imagine the soft sandy beach supporting your back and giving you a big hug. [SPEAKER_00]: Now open your hands spreading your fingers. [SPEAKER_00]: Imagine the grains of sand falling between your fingers. [SPEAKER_00]: Your hands relax, settling into the safe, warm sand, as you take one more deep dragon breath, in and out.

2:24 [UNKNOWN]: Ah! [UNKNOWN]: Ah! [SPEAKER_00]: Great job, everyone. [SPEAKER_00]: I hope you are tucked in nice and cozy. [SPEAKER_00]: And now, we're ready to begin our story. [SPEAKER_00]: Let's be calm. [SPEAKER_00]: On our way island, our story today is dragons sandy surprise. [SPEAKER_00]: Glowing orange light filled dragons cave.

3:00 [SPEAKER_00]: The little dragon smiled, enjoying the colorful sunrise. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon y'all aren't stretched, stood up, then hurried out of the cave, eager to begin the day. [SPEAKER_00]: Birds chirped from the colorful branches overhead. [SPEAKER_00]: Insects buzz between colorful flowers and leaves rustled softly in the cool breeze, which sent a shiver rippling down dragon spine.

3:32 [SPEAKER_00]: It was a tad bit chilly, so dragon thought. [SPEAKER_00]: What better way to warm up than a morning stroll in the forest? [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon wandered along one of the familiar forest paths, enjoying the peaceful sights of the early morning. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon paused beside a patch of wild flowers, and leaned closer to take a whiff of the pleasant aroma.

4:00 [SPEAKER_00]: To dragon surprise, a little being lifted off the flower. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon had sniffed and flew away to another patch of flowers. [SPEAKER_00]: dragon hoped they hadn't disturbed the little bees slumber. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon walked on, already a little warmer from the walk. [SPEAKER_00]: As dragon rounded a bend in the path, a flash of bright red swooped down from a nearby tree.

4:30 [SPEAKER_00]: Carry Cardinal landed on a low branch and greeted dragon with a cheerful [SPEAKER_00]: Good morning, Dragon, Kerry said, I'm glad I found you. [SPEAKER_00]: Fernando, Felicity, and Fernando Frog are giving a concert at the pond tonight at sunset. [SPEAKER_00]: And they asked everyone to spread the word.

4:53 [SPEAKER_00]: Dragons eyes widened with excitement. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon loved music, and knew the three frogs were excellent singers. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon pointed west, the direction that the Sun set each day. [SPEAKER_00]: And then toward the forest pond, confirming the time and place of the concert.

5:18 [SPEAKER_00]: That's right, the pond at Sunset, Kerry said. [SPEAKER_00]: I'll see you there. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon nodded eagerly, and waved as Kerry flew away to tell more forest friends about the concert. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon was already looking forward to the evening, but Sunset was still many hours away.

5:43 [SPEAKER_00]: A cool morning breeze rustled the leaves once more, and Dragon shivered again. [SPEAKER_00]: It might be nice to get out of the shady forest and go somewhere with more Sun. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon thought. [SPEAKER_00]: That would be the perfect place to spend the day while waiting for the concert.

6:11 [SPEAKER_00]: Please, with the plan, dragons spread their wings and lifted up above the cool breeze. [SPEAKER_00]: Scanning the horizon, dragon quickly spotted the train tracks and followed them toward the beach. [SPEAKER_00]: As dragon flew, they noticed the air growing warmer and warmer. [SPEAKER_00]: The sound of waves crashing on the shore drifted up to their ears.

6:38 [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon gazed at the beach below and decided to land on the soft, smooth sand. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon looked around the sunny beach, wondering whether any of their friends were nearby. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon stroll along until they spotted their friend, Paula penguins, along with another blue penguin that Dragon didn't recognize.

7:03 [SPEAKER_00]: Both little penguins were padding damp sand onto the walls of a sand castle. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon smiled and hurried over. [SPEAKER_00]: Paula noticed the little [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon, I'm so glad to see you, Paula called cheerfully. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon weaved back, then looked curiously at the other penguin.

7:31 [SPEAKER_00]: Oh, you two haven't met yet, Paula realized. [SPEAKER_00]: She gestured toward her friend and added, Dragon, this is my friend, Kuku. [SPEAKER_00]: Kuku, this is Dragon. [SPEAKER_00]: Kuku smiled, nice to meet you, Dragon. [SPEAKER_00]: He said warmly. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon, grin, then wave to low.

7:59 [SPEAKER_00]: Then they turn their attention to the sand kittethel. [SPEAKER_00]: My first castle got knocked down in a storm Paula explained. [SPEAKER_00]: Kuku is helping me build a new one. [SPEAKER_00]: Would you like to help us? [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon nodded enthusiastically and got right to work.

8:19 [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon helped Paula create some tall towers for the castle, since Dragon could reach higher than the little penguin. [SPEAKER_00]: Meanwhile, Fukugethered some seashells for decoration and wall reinforcements. [SPEAKER_00]: By the time the afternoon arrived, the castle was much grander than it had been when Dragon arrived.

8:44 [SPEAKER_00]: As Dragon was admiring the work, Dragon's tummy suddenly let out a growl. [SPEAKER_00]: Paula and Puku laughed, and Dragon rubbed their belly with an embarrassed smile. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon weaved goodbye to the penguins and went to find something for lunch. [SPEAKER_00]: Luckily, it wasn't long before Dragon found a fallen coconut.

9:09 [SPEAKER_00]: the little dragon picked it up, carried it to a nearby stone, and carefully cracked the hard shell open. [SPEAKER_00]: Cool coconut water splashed inside, and dragon happily drank the refreshing liquid before nibbling on the sweet white coconut flesh. [SPEAKER_00]: Once dragon finished eating, they let out a yon.

9:32 [SPEAKER_00]: The combination of the warm afternoon sunshine and a full belly, were making them feel quite sleepy. [SPEAKER_00]: Remembering how cozy the warm sand could be, dragon dug a shallow hollow, and curled up inside it. [SPEAKER_00]: The sun warm to sand, huged dragons belly, and sides like a blanket.

9:56 [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon wiggled a little deeper until sand surrounded their shoulders and brushed against the sides of their head, taking a deep dragon breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon closed their eyes and quickly drifted off to sleep. [SPEAKER_00]: When Dragon woke again, the Sunlight had turned deep, orange.

10:25 [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon sat up suddenly. [SPEAKER_00]: Sunset, it was almost time for the frog's concert. [SPEAKER_00]: Sand tumbled from dragons back and shoulders as they climbed from their cozy hollow. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon did a little dance to shake off as much sand as possible, and hurried into the sky.

10:45 [SPEAKER_00]: By the time Dragon reached the forest pond, animals from all over our way Island had gathered around the water. [SPEAKER_00]: For Nando, Felicity, and Franetta stood proudly on their stage of Lily Pads. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon found a comfortable place in the middle of the audience and smiled, excited to finally hear the music they had been anticipating.

11:11 [SPEAKER_00]: All day. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon could see the three little frogs knacks bulging, like they normally did when they were singing. [SPEAKER_00]: But no sound came out. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon smiled faded into confusion. [SPEAKER_00]: The other animals were swaying as if there was a sweet melody, but Dragon couldn't hear anything.

11:36 [SPEAKER_00]: This went on for a minute or so before the other animals began clapping, and the three frogs took a little bow. [SPEAKER_00]: How odd it was as if they had sung a whole song and Dragon hadn't heard a thing. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon tilted their head to the side thoughtfully, wondering what was going on.

12:02 [SPEAKER_00]: And as they did, they felt a tickle in their ear, and something trickle onto their shoulder. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon looked, and saw sand falling from their shoulder onto the grass. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon blinked in surprise, and tilted their head the other way. [SPEAKER_00]: More sand tumbled out.

12:27 [SPEAKER_00]: Remembering their cozy nap on the beach, [SPEAKER_00]: dragon suddenly understood, sand had gotten into their ears during that nap. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon gave their head a shake to one side and the other, to get out the last of the sand. [SPEAKER_00]: All at once the forest filled with sound, the frog's voices rang clearly across the pond, [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon could hear the rustling reads, the chirping insects, and the happy murmurs of the audience.

13:09 [SPEAKER_00]: Soon, Fernando Felicity and Fernando began. [SPEAKER_00]: Thank you, Sun and Moon, inviting everyone to join in. [SPEAKER_00]: Voices rose together around the pond, while Dragon happily swayed to the rhythm. [SPEAKER_00]: As Dragon looked at all their friends, gather together beneath the colorful evening sky, they felt especially glad to be sharing such beautiful music with their outweigh island community.

13:42 [SPEAKER_00]: The frogs ended the concert with their special, good night, good night, song. [SPEAKER_00]: By the final notes, Dragon was feeling sleepy once more. [SPEAKER_00]: they waved gratefully to the frogs and began the quiet walk back through the forest toward home. [SPEAKER_00]: Inside the cozy cave, Dragon crawled up on their soft, mossy bed, and let out a long, yaw, a odd.

14:17 [SPEAKER_00]: Rapping their tail around themselves. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon thought about everything they had to be [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon felt grateful for the fun morning, spent building Paula's new sand castle. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon took a deep dragon breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon was grateful for Fernando, Felicity, and for Neda.

14:58 [SPEAKER_00]: and the beautiful music they had shared. [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon took another deep dragon breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: Most of all, Dragon felt grateful for all the friends who had gathered together to enjoy the concert. [SPEAKER_00]: sharing the evening with others had made the music feel even more special.

15:32 [SPEAKER_00]: Dragon took one last deep dragon breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: their body relaxed and their mind grew quiet and drag and drifted off to sleep, dreaming of the little frogs sharing their song. [SPEAKER_00]: Thank you for joining us to be calm on Awe Island. [SPEAKER_00]: See you next time.