Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids
Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids

The Pebble Path: a calming bedtime and nap time story 💤

July 15, 2026

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5 min read

On a sunny morning on Ahway Island, a young lemming named Lincoln poked his nose out of the cozy fallen log he shared with his friends Lexi and Lena. They had recently moved from a crowded old forest clearing to this spacious new home, and Lincoln was feeling grateful for the quiet sounds of the nearby creek. But when a group of lemmings from their old home showed up, out of breath and with grass stuck in their fur, it became clear that the meadow was a difficult place to navigate. The visitors had lost their way twice—once by following the creek too far, and again by circling the same berry bush three times. This small problem set the story in motion.

The idea of a pebble path

Lexi had an idea: the three friends should build a clear path from their new log to the old clearing, using pebbles as trail markers. That way, any lemming who wanted to visit could simply follow the stones straight to their door. Lincoln loved the idea. He was especially fond of searching for pebbles with interesting shapes and colors. So while the tired visitors rested in the soft grass, Lincoln, Lexi, and Lena set off to work.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:03) **Opening & Relaxation Exercise** - Host welcomes listeners to Ahway Island, guides a deep breathing exercise, and encourages listeners to imagine resting on a warm, safe beach.
  • 2 (03:33) **Story Setup: Lincoln the Lemming** - Introduces protagonist Lincoln, who lives in a new log home with friends Lexi and Lina after moving from a crowded forest clearing.
  • 3 (05:00) **Inciting Incident: Lost Visitors** - Lemmings from the old clearing arrive, exhausted from getting lost in the meadow while trying to visit Lincoln's new home.
  • 4 (06:11) **The Solution: A Pebble Path** - Lexi proposes creating a clear trail of pebbles from the new log to the old clearing so visitors can find their way.
  • 5 (07:14) **Building the Path Begins** - The three lemmings start collecting and placing pebbles, carefully avoiding bumps and obstacles.
  • 6 (07:55) **Lincoln Gets Distracted** - Lincoln repeatedly wanders off to admire interesting things: a shiny green beetle, purple flowers with a blue butterfly, and a grasshopper, placing pebbles near each distraction.
  • 7 (09:11) **Realizing the Problem** - The lemmings arrive at the old clearing and look back to see the path is "wiggly," curving toward interesting spots rather than forming a clear route home.

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Show Notes

Lincoln, Lexie, and Lina, the little lemmings, want to make it easy for friends to come visit their new home, but Lincoln gets a bit distracted along the way.

Narrator: Female

Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.

Themes: Healthy minds, focus, responsibility, working together

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