Stories

Daruma's Poem

Did you know that Daruma's other eye is left empty to be filled when one's wish comes true? Here is a poem to express Daruma's purpose and dream.   I...

Vala Koala & Honey Dipped Leaves

“Vala, your leaves are ready!” Golden exclaimed. Vala stirred to wake as Golden gathered a basket full to the top with leaves for Vala Koala, “O Golden, excited koala” she...

Zen the Puppy and the Falling Leaves

One warm, breezy afternoon, Zen the Puppy was taking a walk under the treetop canopy in Sleepy-time Forest when he noticed a large, red leaf on his back. Zen shook...

A Daruma's Dream

Daruma often dreams of its eye being filled at last when a wish or goal has been fulfilled. It rocks about patiently for the day to arrive. It was a...

Meeting Pepper the Turtle - Part 2

Pepper the Turtle enjoyed meeting the other family members and sharing his adventures of the sea. Golden Bear imagined the sea to be a jar of honey, except a little...

Meeting Pepper the Turtle - Part 1

Small footprints were spotted leaving the water's edge. Ripples of waves began to cover over the tiny footprints in the soft warm sand. Looking from above the treetop canopy, a...