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Tonight’s magical bedtime story was dreamed up by Willa, who is 4 and a half years old and lives in Los Angeles, California. Willa sent us a voice message wishing for a story about a magical alligator who discovers a shimmering river—and that’s exactly what you'll hear in “Cornelius and the Shimmering River.”

Follow Cornelius, a curious and golden-flecked alligator, as he glides through enchanted waters, past floating islands and crystal tunnels, until he finds a hidden world filled with candy-dam-building beavers, cotton candy dragons, and opera-singing rabbits. But when witches and goblins arrive and threaten to spoil the fun, Cornelius comes up with a brilliant idea that might just save the day… and bring everyone together.

✨ And tonight’s fact segment is all about lions—the mighty big cats of the savanna! You'll hear about their family life in prides, their teamwork in hunting, and just how loud that famous roar really is.

So snuggle in, close your eyes, and float down a river of dreams in tonight’s magical adventure on Magic Bedtime Stories.