The Days We Stay Close

In this quiet, comforting holiday episode, Willow and Ozzie discover a different kind of magic in the Valley of a Thousand Smells—the magic of simply being together. As the celebrations fade and winter settles into stillness, friends from across the valley gather without plans, tasks, or expectations.

Zoomie tries his best to be still, Grumble stays longer than he admits he wants to, Professor Hoot offers a single moment of wisdom, and a shy hedgehog joins the circle without saying a word. Together, they share warmth, silence, and presence—learning that family time doesn't require adventures or traditions, only closeness.

A gentle story about belonging, rest, and the quiet days that matter most.

Paws & Tales — where every pawprint tells a story.
A JourneyWise Studios production.

Paws & Tales is a family-friendly, imagination-forward storytelling series created by JourneyWise Studios. All stories are crafted with emotional warmth, gentle humor, and magical realism designed to be enjoyed by both kids and adults. This podcast features original characters voiced using advanced AI-assisted audio production tools.

This podcast uses AI-assisted voice generation and sound design. All voices, sound effects, and narrative elements are created, directed, and quality-controlled by JourneyWise Studios. No voice in this show is intended to replicate a real person. All characters and performances are fictional.