This is a preview of a premium episode a available on Drift Off Premium. Tonight I will be reading a Spanish Fairy Tale by Fernan Caballero, later collected by Andrew Lang in his Orange Fairy Book. This tale is about a fisherman who finds a baby boy and baby girl in a crystal cradle floating on the river. He and his wife decide to keep the babies and raise them along with their other children. However, the little boy and girl eventually run away because they are mistreated by their older brothers. Let’s find out together now, what happens to this little brother and sister on their adventure along the riverbank. I hope you enjoy!
Sweet dreamzzz...

Music in this episode is 'Dimma' by Van Sandana via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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Tonight’s bedtime reading is ‘The Story of Pretty Goldilocks” written by Madame D’Aulnoy and then later collected by Andrew Lang in his Blue Fairy Book. A French fairytale that revolves around a lovely young princess with golden hair, a king, a giant prince, various animals, and a quest. Will the King win the princess’ affections for him? Let’s find out together! 
Sweet dreamzzz...

Music in this episode is 'When Light Fades' by Mandala Dreams via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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Tonight I will be reading a story called “The Maiden of the Mountain” by Henry Beston, which is one of the many fairy tales featured in Beston’s “Starlight Wonder Book” originally published in 1923, a collection of short fairy tales filled with adventure, drama and romance. I have not read this story as of yet...and I will be reading it for the first time as I record this. Go ahead and get all snuggly under the covers so we can both find out what this fairytale is all about together!
Sweet dreamzzz...

Music in this episode 'Soft Symphony' by Hannah Lindgren via https://www.epidemicsound.com

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Happy New Years everyone!!! I hope you all had a safe and wonderful Holiday Season! I would like to wish you all an amazing 2023 as I welcome you to our first story for the new year! Tonight’s reading is a Swedish Folktale called The Werewolf. This folktale was obtained from the Swedish Fairy Book, and was published in 1921. This is not a scary story despite the fact that the title may make you think so. This Swedish tale is about a young princess and her devious stepmother. So get all snuggly under the covers...and...let's begin!
Sweet dreamzzz...
Joanne

Music in this episode is " Breath Deeply" by Megan Wofford via https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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Tonight I will be reading a story called “A Kidnapped Santa Claus”, first published in 1904 by L. Frank Baum, the author of the Wizard of Oz. In this story we will hear about some uncommon events that take place in Laughing Valley where Santa lives with all his magical helpers. Beyond Laughing Valley, lies the Forest of Burzee. A large mountain stands there that contains the Cave of Demons, who conspire to kidnap Santa. But even when it looks as though the Demons may win, one can never underestimate the power of magical friends.

Music in this episode "Christmas Lullaby" by John B Lund via
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Tonight I will be reading 2 holiday stories. The first storytelling is a sorrowful Christmas tale called “The Little Match Girl” by Hans Christian Anderson and is about a poor little girl who chooses to stay out in the cold to avoid going home and about her hopes and her dreams. The second storytelling is heartwarming story called “Little Piccola” by Nora A. Smith. This is an Italian holiday tale about a little girl who one day makes new friends and learns what Christmas is like for other children.

The music in this episode:
First story (The Little Match Girl)"Psalm" by Anders Schill Paulsen and the second story (Little Piccola) "A Christmas Lullaby" by John B. Lund, courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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Tonight I will be reading a story called ‘ A Christmas Dream”  written by Louisa May Alcott. Like Scrooge, a young girl named Effie, learns the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by a Christmas spirit in a dream. However, Alcott gives this familiar Christmas story plot a bit of twist at the end. So get comfy and cozy under the covers and let's find out what this Christmas story is all about :)
Happy Holidays and sweet dreams!

Music in this episode "Fire Light" by the Golden Peas via https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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Tonight I will be reading a beautiful story called ‘ The Fir Tree’ by Hans Christian Anderson. This Christmas tale reminds us to enjoy each stage of life. Rather than focusing our thoughts and energy on what we don’t have...or where we would rather be...this story reminds us to embrace every stage of life and to appreciate and enjoy each moment that is given to us.

The music in this episode is "Soft Symphony" by Hanna Lindgen and courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com

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Tonight will be a gentle reading from the Flower Fables Series by Louisa May Alcott. The story is called ‘Little Annie’s Dream'. In this touching story, a young child wants to be a good girl yet she struggles with unkind thoughts. Will the flower fairy be able to help the child follow through with her promise to be kind even when it’s challenging to always be good. Let’s find out!
Sweet dreamzzz...

Music in this episode 'Psalm' by Anders Schill Paulsen courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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Tonight's storytelling is a beautiful story called 'Ripple the Water Spirit' by Louisa May Alcott. This touching story is about a kind hearted water spirit named Ripple and the journey she must take to bring a young child back to life. Will she be able to convince the Fire Spirits to share their flame and bring warmth to the lifeless child and reunite him with his bereaved mother? Let’s find out! Sweet dreamzzz...

The music in this episode is 'ES 40 Gamma Wave Chua' courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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