The Goldiquills Effect

Rushing out to attend the annual Honey Harvest Hullabaloo, the three bears absentmindedly leave their home in haste and end up with an uninvited guest! Goldiquills—a discourteous and disrespectful golden-quilled hedgehog—feels entitled to slurp, smartphone, and sleep her way through their things. Can she widen her eyes (and heart) to her bullying ways when the bear family returns and growls her from her snoring slumber?PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This episode’s themes include disrespect for others and their possessions, ignoring others feelings, and verbal bullying. Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/the-goldiquills-effect/Dorktales Storytime Podcast website: https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/OUR PODCAST FRIEND: We wanted to let you know about our pod friend “Like You: Mindfulness for Kids.” Noah Glenn, creator and host, gently guides kids through breathing, affirmations, music, and imagination to explore feelings, relieve anxiety, encourage self-esteem, and grow empathy, all while having fun! Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts and go to likeyoupodcast.com to find out more!CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson, edited by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studio Recordings.  Support the showREACH OUT! Subscribe to @dorktalesstorytime on YouTube Write to us at dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com DM us on IG @dorktalesstorytime Newsletter/Free Resources: https://bit.ly/dorktalesplus-signup One time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dorktales Original Music Available on Bandcamp: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/music Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!