Dragon's Fair Game: A Mindful Kids' Story

"Truth be told, Dragon had enjoyed the search more when it had been more difficult. Having a bit of a challenge was part of the fun." This quiet realization sits at the heart of this episode of Be Calm on Ahway Island, a bedtime story that teaches children about fairness, friendship, and adjusting rules so everyone can enjoy playing together.

The Problem of Unfair Advantage

The story follows Dragon, who visits friends Hetty Hippo and Lachan Lion at the Away Island Animal Sanctuary for an evening of hide and seek. When Dragon volunteers to seek first, they naturally spread their wings and fly into the air for a better view. From above, Dragon spots Hetty's trail of bubbles in the water and Lachan's flattened path through the grass, finding both friends almost instantly.

What follows is not anger or blame, but gentle disappointment. Lachan says, "Aw, dragon, you found me too fast. I didn't even get to feel hidden yet." Hetty explains the problem plainly: "When you fly up high, you can see almost everything. We barely got the chance to hide first." Dragon had not intended to cheat—flying simply felt natural. But the episode makes clear that intentions matter less than impact. The game stopped being fun for everyone because Dragon's ability made it too easy.

Finding a Fair Solution Together