Summary: Marley the monarch caterpillar wakes up and she is hungry. As she is munching her lunch Marley meets a friend. Will there be enough milkweed for both of them?<br> <br> Narrator: Female<br> Munching Lunch Excerpt:<br> Fluffy clouds covered the sky like a thick blanket, as the itty bitty caterpillar stretched and crawled out of the tiny egg. Marley’s tummy grumbled loudly. It was time to eat. The little monarch caterpillar took a little nibble from the bright green leaf. It certainly was yummy! Num, num, num, num, num. Marley nibbled and crunched the milkweed leaf. Slowly a hole developed in the leaf. And still the caterpillar ate and ate. Marley was growing and the milkweed gave her just what she needed.<br> <br> The tiny caterpillar tried to watch what was happening around her. However, the milkweed was so delicious she lost track of anything but the juicy leaf. Marley nibbled and crunched until “Ow!” she looked up. There was another monarch caterpillar looking at her and rubbing his head with his feet.<br> <br> “Oh I’m sorry!” Marley said. “I was so busy eating I didn’t notice you. Are you OK?”<br> Today’s Meditation: Gently sway like the graceful willow tree in today's meditation.<br> Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for <a href="https://www.ahwayisland.com/nap-time/">nap time, bedtime or a break</a>? You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Munching Lunch" 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 support and purchases. If your child enjoys a good story with a positive message, we would greatly appreciate you <a href="https://ahwayisland.com/shop">purchasing a T-shirt from our shop</a> or becoming a member on <a href="http://patreon.com/ahwayisland">Patreon.</a> We are so grateful for your support!<br> Do you enjoy our stories and self-soothing meditations?<br> We hope your child loved “Munching Lunch!” 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! And, 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>. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island!<br> <br> As a result of your support you’ll find us ranking among the best in the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/08/06/common-sense-media-shares-great-podcasts-kids/?noredirect=on">Washington Post article The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids</a> by Frannie Ucciferri under the Best for Bedtime heading.<br> <br> We’re also proud to have been included in Sassy Mama Singapore's <a href="https://www.sassymamasg.com/the-best-podcasts-for-kids-when-youre-staying-home-avoiding-screen-time">The Best Podcasts for Kids When You’re Staying Home & Avoiding Screen Time</a> list!<br> Thanks again and keep spreading the word!
