855. Bouncy Castle: a calming bedtime story for children

Published: Aug. 26, 2024, 8 a.m.

Bobo the bouncy house gets ready making sure everyone will be safe as they play. It's going to be a bouncy party!
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\nNarrator: Female
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\nStory Begins: 3:33
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\nBouncy Castle Excerpt:
\nIt was late morning on a pleasant spring day on Ahway Island. Inside a dark truck, Bobo the bouncy house waited patiently, feeling the gentle sway of the vehicle as it moved along the winding streets. Bobo was all flat right now, but he didn\u2019t mind. He knew that whenever the party store packed him into the truck, it meant he was going to an event or party to provide lots of fun!
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\nBobo felt the truck slow down and come to a stop. He could hear voices outside, and soon the truck\u2019s bed opened. Bright sunlight streamed in, and Bobo felt a thrill of excitement. The worker from the party store began pulling Bobo out onto the fresh grass and securing him to the ground.
\nToday\u2019s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.
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\nAre you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?
\nLooking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break?\xa0 You'll find it on Ahway Island\xae. Be Calm on Ahway Island\xae Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Nap Time or Not?" paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments. \u202fTo learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our website.
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