This story contains a waka! If you'd like to see what a real waka looks like, we have some videos posted to our Insta @maked_up_stories

One morning over breakfast Patrick sees something he'd never noticed before - through the mist that clouds Lake Wanaka, an unfamiliar island. He could scarcely imagine the adventure that awaits him there.

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Maked Up Stories is a daily children’s bedtime stories podcast. Perfect for your bedtime routine, your commute, or for some high quality screen-free entertainment at home. Our interactive format will ignite your imagination. Rich vocabulary with plenty of context clues supports your child’s language development.

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Check out our sister podcast Maked Up Clubhouse, where all the storytellers are kids! https://open.spotify.com/show/1DJIjGsPGXvUi4Qmcima0K?si=8cb76c3e21b248d0

Love our intro and outro music? We do do! The song is Hishtadlus by Batya Levine and you can find more of her work on Spotify.