Episode 045: Toby's Storm - A Story of Being Brave When You're Scared

Episode 045: Toby's Storm - A Story of Being Brave When You're Scared

From A Teapot Full of Tales by Alice Louise Meredith

May 5, 2026 · 6 min · Season 1 · Episode 45

About this episode

This episode tells the story of Toby the squirrel who learns to be brave during a storm.

One little squirrel. One very big storm Every Tuesday, Toby the squirrel sets off down the road to visit his grandparents. He loves those cozy afternoons of hot cocoa, board games, and a warm fire. Today, though, the sky is dark, the thunder is growing louder, and the rain is coming fast. Toby walks faster. Then faster still. By the time lightning cracks across the sky and rain pours down in blinding sheets, Toby is soaked, turned around, and completely lost. His paws are shaking. He has no idea which way to go. And the storm is not letting up. Then he remembers what Grandpa always says: "Fear is just your chance to be brave. Take a deep breath. Count to ten. Then start to solve the problem again." So that is exactly what Toby does. "Toby's Storm" is a warm, charming story for children ages 3 to 7 that tackles big feelings in a gentle, animal-filled world. With lovable neighborhood characters, playful sound words, and a reassuring message, this story helps young readers understand what bravery really means. Perfect for: -Children who struggle with anxiety -Kids who have a fear of storms -Starting the conversation about fear and bravery -Teaching emotional regulation -Animal…

People in this episode

Host: Alice Louise Meredith

Topics covered

  • bravery
  • fear
  • children's story
  • emotional regulation
  • anxiety
  • animal adventures

Keywords

  • squirrel
  • storm
  • bravery
  • children
  • anxiety
  • fear
  • storytime
  • emotional learning

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Books & works: Toby's Storm

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