It is break time at school, and the playground is full of laughter and running.

But then Maya hears something different.

A quiet sound.

Someone is crying.

Maya looks around and sees a girl sitting alone on a bench. She walks over slowly and sits beside her.

The girl’s name is Busaba… and she is very sad.

Her pet fish, Bubbles, has died.

Maya does not try to fix the problem. She does something simple, but very important.

She listens.

As Maya sits quietly, asks gentle questions, and shares kind words, Busaba begins to feel a little better.

👧 In this episode of Storytime with Maya, an audio stories podcast for kids aged 4 to 10, children learn English through stories and hear everyday English for kids used in real-life social situations about emotions, friendship, and listening with care.

Through this calm and meaningful story, children learn that when someone is sad, being present, listening, and using kind words can make a big difference.

Storytime with Maya shares audio stories and a podcast for kids that helps children learn English through listening, imagination, and real-life storytelling, without screens.

This episode supports:

✔ Communication and active listening ✔ Empathy and understanding others’ feelings ✔ Offering comfort through kind words ✔ Being present and supportive ✔ Everyday conversational English for kids in real-life situations ✔ Listening and comprehension through meaningful stories for children⭐ Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, car journeys, or other screen-free activities

🌍 Ideal for ESL learners and early English learners across Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe, and Africa

👉 Listen along with Maya and discover how listening can help a friend feel less alone.

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Episode ID: 1000768292206

GUID: ebadff26-50fc-4c73-9d46-9cf45898f42a

Release Date: 18/05/2026, 02:35:00