When Emily leaves snacks on a tree stump for forest fairies, she and her brother Billy discover tiny treasures in return. Who could be giving the gifts?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:59

Magic in the Woods Excerpt:

“Why are you putting snacks on a stump?” asked Billy.

Emily looked up at him, very serious. “I’m leaving a gift,” she said.

“A gift for who?” Billy asked.

Emily’s eyes sparkled. “The magical forest fairy.”

Billy frowned. “Fairies aren’t real,” he said.

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Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.

Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.

Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?

In the press:

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