For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 6  from the Maida Book Series called  Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who is sickly and lame. Her father is well known to be one of the most wealthiest men in America. He decides to buy her a little shop in Charlestown Massachusetts, to give her a purpose and to help restore her health. However, he has one condition, that she not tell anyone who she is or who her father is. And for the first time in her life...Maida makes wonderful new friends because they think she is just an ordinary girl.  

I hope you enjoy this charming bedtime story and I wish you a peaceful night's rest!
Sweet dreamzzz....

Intro music is ' Tranquility Lane' by Dawn Dawn Dawn via https://www.epidemicsound.com

Music during the narration of story is 'A Thousand Wells' by Anna Landstrom via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 5  from the Maida Book Series called  Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who is sickly and lame. Her father is well known to be one of the wealthiest men in America. He decides to buy her a little shop in Charlestown Massachusetts, to give her a purpose and to help restore her health. However, he has one condition, that she not tell anyone who she is or who her father is. And for the first time in her life...Maida makes wonderful new friends because they think she is just an ordinary girl.  

I hope you enjoy this charming bedtime story and I wish you a peaceful night's rest!
Sweet dreamzzz....

Intro music is ' Tranquility Lane' by Dawn Dawn Dawn via https://www.epidemicsound.com

Music during the narration of story is 'A Thousand Wells' by Anna Landstrom via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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Tonight we have a sleepy Norwegian folktale to help you get sleepy. It is called 'The Widow's Son' by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe.  I haven't read this story before so we will discover together what this story is all about :) May this bedtime reading help you drift off peacefully!
Sweet dreamzzz...

Music in this episode is 'Letting Go of the Day' by Hannah Lindgren via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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For tonight's bedtime storytelling, I will be reading Chapter 4 from the Maida Book Series called  Maida’s Little Shop. This gentle story by Inez Haynes Irwin was published in 1909 and is about a sweet little girl named Maida who is sickly and lame. Her father is well known to be one of the wealthiest men in America. He decides to buy her a little shop in Charlestown Massachusetts, to give her a purpose and to help restore her health. However, he has one condition, that she not tell anyone who she is or who her father is. And for the first time in her life...Maida makes wonderful new friends because they think she is just an ordinary girl.  

I hope you enjoy this charming bedtime story and I wish you a peaceful night's rest!
Sweet dreamzzz....

Intro music is ' Tranquility Lane' by Dawn Dawn Dawn via https://www.epidemicsound.com

Music during the narration of story is 'A Thousand Wells' by Anna Landstrom via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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Tonight’s storytelling is a request by one of my Premium members. She wrote me recently telling me how the podcast has been helping her sleep better and that she loves the stories by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. So tonight’s episode is dedicated to Janet as I read  Miss Sally’s Letters which was published in 1910.  Thank you Janet for your kind message and support. May this bedtime reading bring you restful sleep and peaceful dreamzzz...

Music in this episode is 'Dimma' by Van Sandano
Miss Sally's Letter by Lucy Maud Montgomery (story resides in public domain)

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Drift into a blissful deep sleep with this gentle guided sleep meditation that surrounds you in love and light. Allow your breath, body, and mind to soften and relax feeling safe and supported as you drift off peacefully.

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Tonight's storytelling is a classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm called Mother Holle about a widow and her 2 daughters. One daughter is her own daughter, who is unattractive and unkind and whom Mother Holle loves dearly. The other is her step-daughter, who of course is quite lovely as usual with these vintage stories..is mistreated and unloved. So take a moment to get all cozy and comfy under the covers and lets find out what happens in this Cinderella-like fairytale story! Sweet dreamzzz...

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Music in this episode is 'Near Dawn' by S.A Kari via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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Tonight I will be reading chapter 1 and 2 from the childhood storybook called David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd. This beautiful story is about a young boy’s adventures with a phoenix where he learns valuable lessons about life. I hope you enjoy this bedtime story and I wish you sweet dreamzzz...

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Intro 'Tranquility Lane' by Dawn Dawn Dawn 
Chapter 1 'Colors of the Moon' by Mandala Dream
Chapter 2 'Letting Go of the Day' by Hannah Lindgren

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Tonight’s bedtime storytelling is the story of Hansel and Gretel, a German fairytale collected by the Brother’s Grimm, about siblings are are abandoned in the forest and fall into the hands of a witch who lives in a gingerbread house. The witch locks Hansel in an iron cage and his sister Gretel saves him and they both escape with the witch’s treasure. 

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Music in episode is 'Gentle Whispering' by 369 via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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Tonight I will be reading the famous classic fairy-tale called The Ugly Duckling, by Hans Christian Anderson. A tale of a duckling who is discriminated by his family and fellow barnyard animals because he does not look like them. This tales leans towards the theme of bullying and discrimination and the importance of being true to yourself. May this storytelling help you drift off peacefully! Sweet dreamzzz...

Historical Note: This classic story reflects the traditional storytelling styles and cultural terminology of the era in which it was written. Because some vintage elements differ from modern perspectives, we recommend that parents and guardians preview the story first to determine if it is a good fit for their specific young listener. Thank you! 

Music in this episode 'Weightless Moments' by Mathilda Skonare Karlsson via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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