Reptile 🦎 Rest 😴: a soothing kid's story when you need a break

0:07 [SPEAKER_00]: Hello, our way Islanders. [SPEAKER_00]: We're so glad you're here. [SPEAKER_00]: Let's see if you have everything you want to become on our way 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.

0:35 [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 breaths in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: Good job. [SPEAKER_00]: Today, we're going to relax our entire bodies.

1:04 [SPEAKER_00]: First, wiggle all your toes, and then squeeze your toes together tight. [SPEAKER_00]: Now relax them. [SPEAKER_00]: Then lift your leg up just a little, and let it float back down. [SPEAKER_00]: Now lift your other leg just a little, [SPEAKER_00]: and let it float back down. [SPEAKER_00]: Let's take another deep dragon breath in and out.

1:50 [SPEAKER_00]: Next, squeeze both your hands into tight fists and then release them. [SPEAKER_00]: As you relax your hands, reach your arms around your chest and give yourself a big hug and release. [SPEAKER_00]: Now make a very grumpy face. [SPEAKER_00]: Squeeze your eyes shut, squinch up your mouth and hold the grumpy face.

2:27 [SPEAKER_00]: Now let it go. [SPEAKER_00]: Now your whole body is relaxed. [SPEAKER_00]: So let's take one final, deep dragon breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

3:03 [SPEAKER_00]: Let's be calm, on our way island. [SPEAKER_00]: Our story today is, Reptile Rust. [SPEAKER_00]: The pale golden sun just begun to rise over the our way island beach. [SPEAKER_00]: The cool breeze swept across the sand, making pollina palm trees long green leaves. [SPEAKER_00]: Swave, side to side.

3:31 [SPEAKER_00]: At the base of the palm tree, nestled against the trunk, lay a little gecko, named Grover. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover believed to wake in the rising sun. [SPEAKER_00]: He stretched one hind leg and the other and let out a yaw on. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover was excited for a wonderful day. [SPEAKER_00]: He and his friend, Caden Camillean, had planned to go on a scavenger hunt.

4:07 [SPEAKER_00]: They wanted to explore the beach, and the nearby edge of the forest, searching for all sorts of interesting things. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover smiled just thinking about it. [SPEAKER_00]: His mind felt wide awake and ready for some fun. [SPEAKER_00]: The little Gekko mooned to climb up Polina's tall trunk.

4:33 [SPEAKER_00]: Grover intended to bask on the top of one of her broad leaves before Caden arrived. [SPEAKER_00]: The morning air was still cool, and soaking up the sun was one of Grover's favorite things to do. [SPEAKER_00]: As Grover used his sticky toe pads to walk up the trunk, he noticed that he felt a bit sluggish.

5:01 [SPEAKER_00]: Every movement of his legs seemed to take much more effort than usual. [SPEAKER_00]: Normally Grover could scurry up the rough trunk almost as quickly as he could run across the sand. [SPEAKER_00]: But right now, it felt like he was moving in slow motion. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover paused halfway up pulling this trunk and looked down at his toes, as though they might explain what was happening.

5:30 [SPEAKER_00]: Everything looked just fine. [SPEAKER_00]: He tried moving again, but it still felt like he was walking through molasses. [SPEAKER_00]: So he decided to take another break. [SPEAKER_00]: Pulling and notice the little gecko resting on the side of her trunk. [SPEAKER_00]: Good morning, Grover.

5:50 [SPEAKER_00]: She said kindly. [SPEAKER_00]: You seem slower than usual today. [SPEAKER_00]: Good morning, replied Grover. [SPEAKER_00]: I'm feeling a little tired, but I'm fine. [SPEAKER_00]: Kate and will be here soon, and we have a scavenger hunt planned. [SPEAKER_00]: Polina smiled. [SPEAKER_00]: That sounds like fun, she said.

6:12 [SPEAKER_00]: But are you sure you're feeling up for it? [SPEAKER_00]: Maybe you should take some time to rest if you are tired. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover wobbled his head indecisively. [SPEAKER_00]: He understood what Polina meant, but he did not like the idea of staying put all day. [SPEAKER_00]: He and Caden had been planning their scavenger hunt for days.

6:35 [SPEAKER_00]: He already had several ideas of things to put on their list. [SPEAKER_00]: I think I'll be okay once I get moving. [SPEAKER_00]: Rover insisted. [SPEAKER_00]: He resumed climbing, an eventually reached one of Polina's broad leaps and plopped down. [SPEAKER_00]: It was sunny here up here, but there was also more wind.

6:59 [SPEAKER_00]: How are you feeling now, Polina asked, roverside in frustration? [SPEAKER_00]: I'm still feeling tired, he admitted. [SPEAKER_00]: It would be nice to nap here, but I really want to go on the scavenger hunt with Cain. [SPEAKER_00]: I know you do. [SPEAKER_00]: Polina said kindly, your mind might be ready for an adventure, but your body may still need some rest.

7:30 [SPEAKER_00]: Why don't you stay in the sunshine for a while and see how you feel? [SPEAKER_00]: Rover reluctantly agreed. [SPEAKER_00]: He stretched out across the leaf and closed his eyes. [SPEAKER_00]: a sunlight felt pleasant against his skin, although wishing sound of the ocean waves drifted up from below.

7:53 [SPEAKER_00]: It was very peaceful. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover rested there for what felt like a very long time. [SPEAKER_00]: Then he opened his eyes. [SPEAKER_00]: OK, I rested, Grover announced. [SPEAKER_00]: Palena wrestled her leaves with amusement. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover, you were lying down for about one minute, she said.

8:17 [SPEAKER_00]: One to hold a minute, Grover replied, hopefully, he stood and tried to scamper across the leaf to the trunk. [SPEAKER_00]: His legs immediately reminded him that he was tired. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover, resting isn't something you can hurry, Polina explained, you have to give your body the time it needs to feel better.

8:41 [SPEAKER_00]: The little Gekko rumble to himself. [SPEAKER_00]: He knew deep down that Polina was right. [SPEAKER_00]: And because Grover was a cold-blooded creature, the morning chill was making him even more sluggish than usual. [SPEAKER_00]: Spending some time resting in the sunshine would give him a chance to warm up.

9:04 [SPEAKER_00]: But that would mean delaying his fun plans with Kaden. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover settled back on to the leaf, trying not to think about how much time was passing. [SPEAKER_00]: He focused on the warmth of the sunlight, spreading across his back, and took a deep dragon breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha [SPEAKER_00]: Then he took one more deep dragon breath in and out.

9:53 [UNKNOWN]: Ah! [SPEAKER_00]: The little gecko relaxed fully. [SPEAKER_00]: It felt nice to just lie here. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover stayed like that for quite a while. [SPEAKER_00]: Then a voice called from the base of Polina's trunk. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover, there you are. [SPEAKER_00]: it was Kaden. [SPEAKER_00]: The bright green chameleon began climbing up to meet his friend.

10:22 [SPEAKER_00]: Are you ready for our scavenger hunt? [SPEAKER_00]: Rovers eyes popped open. [SPEAKER_00]: He had almost forgotten how excited he was. [SPEAKER_00]: Yes, he started to answer as he scrambled to his feet. [SPEAKER_00]: But then he noticed that his limbs [SPEAKER_00]: Grover wanted very badly to say that he was ready to go.

10:49 [SPEAKER_00]: But instead, he paid attention to what his body was telling him. [SPEAKER_00]: I really want to go, but I'm not feeling the best. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover admitted, ah, I'm sorry to hear that, said Kaden. [SPEAKER_00]: I know you were looking forward to it. [SPEAKER_00]: I hope you feel better soon.

11:11 [SPEAKER_00]: Thank you. [SPEAKER_00]: And I'm sorry, said Grover. [SPEAKER_00]: There's no need to apologize, Caden reassured him. [SPEAKER_00]: We can do the scavenger hunt another day. [SPEAKER_00]: The beach and the forest aren't going anywhere. [SPEAKER_00]: That's true, said Grover. [SPEAKER_00]: Caden looked up at his friend.

11:34 [SPEAKER_00]: Would you like some company while you rest? [SPEAKER_00]: Or would you rather be by yourself, he asked. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover smiled. [SPEAKER_00]: He was disappointed that they would not be going on their scavenger hunt, but he was glad. [SPEAKER_00]: He did not have to spend the morning alone.

11:51 [SPEAKER_00]: Company would be great. [SPEAKER_00]: He replied, Caden climbed the rest of the way up Polina's trunk and settled beside Grover on the broad leaf. [SPEAKER_00]: Neither saying anything. [SPEAKER_00]: They simply relax together in the warm sunshine and watch the beach below, which had grown busier as the morning went on.

12:15 [SPEAKER_00]: Grover still wished he and Caden could explore the beach and forest together, but he felt better knowing their adventure could wait for another day. [SPEAKER_00]: As the sunshine warmed Grover's back, his eyelids began to grow heavy. [SPEAKER_00]: Beside him, Caden, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh,

13:02 [SPEAKER_00]: and thought about everything he had to be grateful for. [SPEAKER_00]: He felt grateful for Polina and the sunny place where he could rest comfortably. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover took a deep dragon breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: He was also grateful for cape. [SPEAKER_00]: who didn't mind changing plans and had stayed to keep in company.

13:37 [SPEAKER_00]: Grover took another deep dragon breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: Most of all, Grover was grateful that he had listened when his body told him it needed rest. [SPEAKER_00]: Even though missing the scavenger hunt had been disappointing, he took one last deep dragon breath in and out. [SPEAKER_00]: Grover's body relaxed completely, and his mind grew quiet.

14:23 [SPEAKER_00]: The little Gecko rifted into a cozy sleep, dreaming of this scavenger hunt. [SPEAKER_00]: He and Caden would enjoy together another time. [SPEAKER_00]: Thank you for joining us to be calm on all way island. [SPEAKER_00]: See you next time.