Deep Forest Dreams

In this weeks episode we explore what it means to be part of a community and how it's important to stop and listen to others. Especially those members of the community who are heard from very often. We learn that those folk need listening to as much as the most talkative members of our community. Written by Yukiko Oakes and narrated by Jeanne Baron. Special thanks to Suzanne Simard: Forest ecologist https://www.ted.com/speakers/suzanne_simard? Please send us your drawings based on the story and tell us how you like the stories by email: deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com follow us on Facebook @DeepForestDreams twitters @deepforestdrea2 Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

InThis week's story, we go back to the kingdom of Desmond where we learn about first impressions. Not the ones we make but the assumptions we make about others. Plus a leprechaun named Dermot, his friend Finnvara King of the Faeries. Written and narrated by James Oakes. Please send us your drawings based on the story and tell us how you like the stories by email: deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com follow us on Facebook @DeepForestDreams twitters @deepforestdrea2 Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This week's story is about being proud of yourself for a big accomplishment. Sometimes big goals are daunting and we think it's easier to sit and not do anything. But how boring would life be if we didn't have any adventures. In this story our heroes discover something about themselves and each other. Please send us your drawings based on the story and tell us how you like the stories by email: deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com follow us on Facebook @DeepForestDreams twitters @deepforestdrea2 Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This week's story is about siblings, friends and how we really feel about them. Sometimes having a little brother with you when you are playing with your friends can be a drag. But sometimes we learn that people can have hidden talents and those talents can make all the difference. Written by Yukiko Oakes, Narrated by James Oakes Please send us your drawings based on the story and tell us how you like the stories by email: deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com follow us on Facebook @DeepForestDreams twitters @deepforestdrea2 Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This week's story is our first on going story. Chapter one of The Tumler finds our heroes fighting monsters and telling jokes in the Catskills mountains of New York State. We learn about wizards and comedians and how jokes are magical. Written and narrated by James Oakes. Suggested for ages 7 and up for complex themes. Please follow us on Facebook @Deep Forest Dreams Podcast. If you like our stories, please Like the page! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This weeks story takes us back to the kingdom of Desmond where Queen Eleanor Fitzmaurice takes part in a quest that brings her face to face with the feared Finnvara King of the Faeries. And we find that sometimes things that are feared don't need to be feared at all. And sometimes all we need to do is reach out and ask for help. Written and narrated by James Oakes. Please send us your drawing by email: deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com We will post your drawing on our instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast Please Like us our facebook page if you enjoy our stories @DeepForestDreams --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This weeks adventure is all about what happens when we let go of fear and give into love. What happens when bad thing happen to us and we stop trusting everyone around us because we think it will make us feel safer and ends up being far worse. Only when those around us support us and we in return can love not only them but ourselves as well. Oh, and a talking dog. Send us your drawing based on the story by email: deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com Connect us with Facebook @DeepForestDreams Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast Twitter @deepforestdrea2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

In this week's story: We look at the joy that is to be found when you complete a task by yourself. Is nice to be able to rely on others and technology but when we stand up firmly on our own two feet and say, I can do this. That is when we begin to experience confidence and the happiness that goes along with it. This week's hero learns this lesson with a little help from the wise and very cute T-Bone the talking dog. Written by Yukiko Oakes Please send us your drawings based on the story and tell us how you like the stories by email: deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com follow us on Facebook @DeepForestDreams twitters @deepforestdrea2 Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This week story is about Mako the squirrel searching for his new house. He tries to find a perfect house for him on his birthday. But he also finds something more important. Written by Yukiko Oakes and narrated by James Oakes. Please send us your drawings based on the story and tell us how you like the stories by email: deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com follow us on Facebook @DeepForestDreams twitters @deepforestdrea2 Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

In this weeks story We go back in time and meet the three smartest dinosaurs that ever were. We learn that appearances are not always what they seem and sometimes the most important things in life are helping others and leaving thing better then when you found them. It's an adventure for the ages with fierce battles, the excitement of the city and new friends. Join us for the first adventure of Three Dinos in Time. Written and narrated James Oakes. Send us your drawings from the story and comments by email at deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com. We will post your drawings on our Instagram! Please follow us on Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast and on Twitter @deepforestdrea2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This week episode is about friendship and the discovery that happens on warm summer days. Games we learn to play and the creatures that we find and how we learn to respect them and honor them. Sometimes the smallest of beasts are the mightiest and the most worthy of honor. The same is true of our friends and family members even little sisters and brothers. Written by Jeanne Baron narrated by James Oakes Send us your drawings of friends in the deep forest at deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com. We will post them on Instagram! Please follow us on Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcastand Twitter @deepforestdrea2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This week episode is about Binky the skunk. He envies his friend Hazel the wolf because she has so many brothers and sisters and Binky is an only child. Will Binky learn to cherish the family he has rather than a family he doesn't have? Join Binky, Benny, Hazel and all the friends in the deep forest as they celebrate summer solstice and find out the true meaning of family. Written by Yukiko Oakes and narrated by James Oakes. Send us your drawings of friends in the deep forest at deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com. We will post them on Instagram! Please follow us on Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast Twitter @deepforestdrea2 Facebook @DeepForestDreams --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This week episode is about a man named Sol who lived on the moon. His job was to clean up the moon each week but he wasn't happy. His friends teach him a valuable lesson about how to be thankful and enjoy everything in life. Written by Jeanne Baron and narrated by James Oakes. Please send us your drawings based on the story by email at deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com. We will post your artwork on our instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast. You can meet JoJo and check out our friends' drawings there! Please follow our tweet @deepforesetdrea2 for any updates!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This week episode is about friendship and trust. Deep forest friends are on a mission to find a special flower to help their ailing friend. Will they find it in time? Join the friends in the Deep forest to find out! Written by Yukiko Oakes narrated by Jeanne Baron. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This weeks episode is about a beloved classroom pet named Jamila Chinchilla, who teaches the kids in the classroom about how everyone can use their inner strength to be a better person. Written by Vinnie Nardiello and narrated by James Oakes. Don't forget to send us your drawing to deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com! Also visit our instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast where you can meet JoJo and all the drawings from our Friends! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

This weeks episode is about the magical kingdoms of Desmond and Glenflesk. Two great nations who were once friends and now sworn enemies. Will they overcome their differences? Let's find out. Written by James Oakes and narrated by Jeanne Baron. If you liked the story please visit our Facebook @Deep Forest Dreams Podcast and Like us! Don't forget to send us your drawing from the story at deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com Please follow us @deepforestdreamspodcast to meet JoJo on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support

Welcome to Deep Forest Dreams. Here is our first story: Something unusual happened in the deep forest. The rabbit Jett found a hole on the chestnut tree. He saw someone in the hole! Jett and his friends will find out what's in there! Written by Yukiko Oakes and narrated by Jeanne Baron. Adventurous and fun story for children age 3 and up recommended. Don't forget to meet the host JoJo on Instagram @deepforestdreamspodcast! Please send us your drawings from the story and comments by email at deepforestdreamsstories@gmail.com. We cannot wait to hear what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yukiko-oakes/support