Summary: Nutsy and Peanut the squirrels have some extra acorns in their winter stash. They decide to plant one. That astonishing acorn will produce an entire tree.<br> <br> Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 6:54<br> <br> Narrator: Male<br> Astonishing Acorn Excerpt:<br> As Dragon enjoyed the scent, two squirrels, Nutsy and Peanut, scampered across the path. Peanut held a plump acorn gently in her mouth. Noticing Dragon, Peanut skidded to a stop and ran back. “Hi Dragon!” She said, taking the acorn out of her mouth.<br> <br> Dragon smiled and took a deep dragon breath, in and out (deep breath) the smoke and gentle flames formed a question mark that hovered in the air. Peanut looked at it and responded, “Oh we have extra acorns from the winter, and so we’re going to plant this one. We could always use more trees!” Her tail twitched excitedly.<br> <br> Dragon smiled and nodded.<br> <br> Nutsy scampered up next to Peanut asking, “Want to help?”<br> <br> Dragon’s smile grew wider.<br> <br> “Great!” Nutsy said. “Follow us! We found a great spot!” Peanut gently placed the acorn back in her mouth and scampered after Nutsy. Dragon followed the two squirrels as they weaved through the forest trees. Eventually the trio came to an open field framed by a gentle creek. Sunshine warmed their faces as the squirrels hopped from stone to stone to cross the creek. Then they zipped right to the center.<br> <br> “I think, right here is a good spot.” Nutsy said, tapping the ground with his foot. Then he started digging. A flurry of grass and soil flew into the air as the squirrel dug into the ground.<br> Today’s Meditation: Rest among the twinkling stars with today's meditation.<br> Looking for stories with <a href="https://www.ahwayisland.com/mystery-jug-a-story-with-a-positive-message/">positive learning moments</a> for your little one? You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Astonishing Acorn" 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. To learn more about <a href="https://www.ahwayisland.com/about/">our mission at Ahway Island</a> and our team please visit our website.<br> Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.<br> Since we are a listener-supported podcast, we survive on your tips and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you <a href="https://ahwayisland.threadless.com/">purchasing a T-shirt from our shop</a> or making a donation to help us keep your favorite self-soothing podcast going. You can make a one-time donation or a recurring micro donation once a month. Just click on the link below or go to our website, <a href="http://www.ahwayisland.com/">www.ahwayisland.com</a>.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.ahwayisland.com/donate/">Donate Here</a><br> Overall, do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations?<br> We hope your child loved “Astonishing Acorn” If so, we need your positive reviews to help others find us too. Please leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app like Apple Podcasts, our <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Be-Calm-on-Ahway-Island/dp/B07H239VKL/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=be+calm+on+Ahway+Island&qid=1566925290&s=gateway&sr=8-1">Amazon Alexa Skill</a> page, or our social media pages to share your enthusiasm for our original stories with a positive message!<br> <br> Please follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ahwayisland/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AhwayIsland">Twitter,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahwayisland/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1wSTJX3Eb0LCNnatO6ZkUw?view_as=subscriber">YouTube</a>.<br>
