Do goodbyes feel scary sometimes? 💛🎒 Join Tilda in this comforting story about handling separation anxiety. Perfect for a reassuring car ride to school or bedtime, teaching kids how a "goodbye plan" brings peace. Includes the song "Right After Story Time."

About This Episode:Tilda's usual goodbye with her mom doesn't happen the way she expects, and her heart starts to wobble! In this deeply relatable episode, Tilda learns how to navigate the anxiety of separation. She discovers that creating a "goodbye plan" and trusting her routine can bring comfort, connection, and calm until they are together again.

What your child will learn:

• Coping with Anxiety: Understanding that missing someone is okay, but we can still be happy.

• Routines: How a predictable goodbye helps us feel safe.

• Self-Soothing: Finding ways to calm a "wobbly heart" independently.

A gentle tool for parents and children managing school drop-offs or transitions.

Includes Original Song: 🎵 "Right After Story Time"

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Is waiting for your turn hard? 🎯⏱️ Join Buzzby in this helpful story about playing fair. Perfect for a car ride to the playground or school, teaching kids how to fix a mistake when they skip the line. Includes the song "Your Turn, My Turn, Our Turn."

About This Episode:Buzzby was too excited to wait—so he jumped the line! But instead of feeling happy, he feels a heavy weight inside. This original story teaches a vital lesson about honesty, fairness, and how to repair mistakes with kindness. Buzzby learns that admitting you were wrong and giving the turn back makes the game fun for everyone again.

What your child will learn:

• Fairness: Understanding why taking turns is important.

• Social Repair: Learning how to say sorry and fix a mistake.

• Empathy: Considering how others feel when we break the rules.

A gentle, practical story to encourage honesty and good sportsmanship.

Includes Original Song: 🎵 "Your Turn, My Turn, Our Turn"

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Do you keep your best thoughts inside? 💬✨ Join Tilda in this gentle story about finding your voice. Perfect for a confidence-boosting car ride conversation or bedtime, teaching kids that quiet voices have big stories. Includes the song "The Thought I Let Out."

About This Episode:Tilda learns how to trust her own voice and give space to her quietest thoughts! In this soft, mindful episode, she discovers the courage to speak up. It helps children realize that their quietest thoughts matter and deserve to be heard, even if they feel shy at first.

What your child will learn:

• Self-Expression: Finding the words to share what is inside.

• Confidence: Trusting that your ideas are worth sharing.

• Inner Voice: Understanding that even quiet voices are powerful.

A soft and encouraging story to help shy children share their beautiful minds.

Includes Original Song: 🎵 "The Thought I Let Out"

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Ever worry about looking different? 🧦✨ Join Tilda in this confidence-boosting story about mismatched socks! Perfect for a cheerful car ride to school or bedtime, teaching kids that being yourself is the best magic of all. Includes the song "Two Socks, One Me."

About This Episode:When Tilda shows up at a school party with mismatched socks, she is terrified that everyone will laugh at her. But instead of hiding, she discovers a vital lesson: sometimes, mismatched things make the best kind of magic. This original story encourages emotional confidence and celebrates the joy of being unique.

What your child will learn:

• Self-Acceptance: Loving who you are, even if you don't match everyone else.

• Bravery: Having the courage to be different.

• Identity: Understanding that our differences make us special.

A joyful story to help children feel proud of their uniqueness.

Includes Original Song: 🎵 "Two Socks, One Me"

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Is it hard to make a new friend? 🤝✨ Join two quiet kids in this touching story about a special handshake. Perfect for a meaningful car ride conversation or bedtime, teaching courage and connection. Includes the song "One Hello, One Hand."

About This Episode:In a quiet school, making friends can sometimes feel scary. But in this gentle story, two kids invent a simple secret handshake that helps them cross invisible walls and open their hearts. It is a story about the quiet courage it takes to say "hello" and the magic of including others.

What your child will learn:

• Friendship: How to connect with others in simple, special ways.

• Inclusion: Making sure no one feels left out.

• Courage: Stepping out of shyness to build a connection.

A sweet and heartwarming story to encourage social confidence and kindness.

Includes Original Song: 🎵 "One Hello, One Hand"

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A soft, magical children’s story about hope and courage—in a quiet town, a brave little girl lights one small lantern and shares the light, helping hearts glow again. Gentle narration, soothing pace, and a clear moral about resilience, optimism, and helping others.
Perfect bedtime story for kids ages 3–12 (preschool & early elementary).
🎵 Includes the original song: “Little Lights Like Yours.”

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Can a tiny button change the world? 🧵✨ Join us in a lively marketplace for a heartwarming story about generosity. Perfect for a happy car ride or bedtime listen, teaching kids that even small gifts can make a big difference. Includes the song "A Button, A Smile."

About This Episode:In a busy marketplace, a small button seems like a tiny thing—until it becomes the gift that saves the day! This warm story explores how kindness and gratitude can brighten a day and warm a heart. It reminds children that you don't need to give expensive gifts to show love; sometimes, a small act of generosity is all it takes to make someone smile.

What your child will learn:

• Generosity: Understanding that giving makes us feel good.

• Gratitude: Appreciating the small things people do for us.

• Empathy: Seeing how a small act can change someone's mood.

A calm, gentle story with a clear moral about kindness and connection.

Includes Original Song: 🎵 "A Button, A Smile"

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Where did the smile go? 😊✨ Join us on Willow Lane for a gentle story about the power of kindness. Perfect for a calming car ride or bedtime listen, teaching kids how one tiny smile can change a heart. Includes the song "Plant a Little Smile."

About This Episode:In this gentle, magical story, a smile goes missing on Willow Lane, and the world feels a little gray. But through a journey of small acts of kindness, the characters discover that a smile isn't lost forever—it just needs to be planted like a seed. It is a heartwarming tale about empathy, hope, and how happiness grows when we share it.

What your child will learn:

• Kindness: Understanding that small acts can have a big impact.

• Empathy: Noticing when others are sad and helping them smile.

• Positivity: Learning that we can create happiness for ourselves and others.

A soft, moral story to inspire smiles and warm hearts.

Includes Original Song: 🎵 "Plant a Little Smile"

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