In tonight’s story, we return to the Three Rivers Forest, where we meet Bella, a young bear who is scared of many things: dark caves, high trees, loud thunderstorms, and the mysterious noises of the night. With encouragement from Oliver, the wise old owl, Bella learns that bravery isn’t about not being scared but facing her fears one small step at a time.

Randy dreams of winning a special award for doing something really helpful. He thought he needed to do something big to win, so he started looking for big ways to help around the forest. But when he passed by friends who needed help with small things, he didn’t help them because he thought those tasks were too small to win the award. Later, Randy realized that helping others, even in small ways, made him and his friends happy. Being helpful doesn’t have to be about doing big things but making a difference with little acts of kindness.

In tonight’s story, set in the sunny Three Rivers forest, a group of animal friends called the gang can’t decide if they should play in the pond or float down the river. Sammy the Squirrel feels a bit sad because his older friends don’t listen to his ideas. But then, he talks to Goosey the Crow, who gives him advice about being patient and trying to share his thoughts in a way that others will listen. Sammy also visits Oliver, the wise old owl, who teaches him more about patience and how to be understood. In the end, Sammy feels hopeful about trying again with his friends, using what he’s learned about patience and speaking up.