229. A Surprising Friend: a meditation and calming story
Skyler Skunk wants to play with other animals, and everyone has to look past their differences.
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Skyler Skunk wants to play with other animals, and everyone has to look past their differences.
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Students at Ahway Island Middle school visit Frankie Fire Engine at the Ahway Island Fire Station.
Ballet Bunny meets some new friends. Although she stutters sometimes she wows them with her graceful dancing.
Rogelio and his dad have a fun day playing miniature golf with Helen and Brianna.
Today Dragon bravely goes to the construction yard and meets Ellie the excavator and Danny the Dump Truck.
Missy the Dog and some of her friends come to the Ahway Island Animal Shelter to find their forever families.
Trenton the tractor has so much to say, but he listens first to the others. With understanding, he changes his thoughts and helps.