Tonight’s bedtime story is a gentle reading of a beautiful Native American Legend called The Hidden One which is included in the “Gifts of Story” series of storytelling by Aaron Shepard. This lovely legend is a Native American version of Cinderella.  Instead of background music, this story has soothing crackling fire sounds in the background to help enhance the feeling of cozy storytelling relaxation as you listen. The sounds continue after the story ends for a few extra seconds and then they gently fade away as you drift off 🙏🏻  So settle in under the covers and snuggle up tight...sweet dreamzzz and good night!

Historical Context Note: This unedited Indigenous folklore tale features traditional storytelling elements regarding family adversity and character hardships. Because classic folklore often includes intense thematic challenges and dramatic suspense, we recommend that parents and guardians preview this traditional story first to ensure it matches their young listener's comfort level.

Story Attribution:
I am so grateful to Aaron Shepard and his beautiful adaptation of this Canadian Native American Tale which has been made available in his Gifts of Story Series  http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling

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Welcome to tonight's bedtime story! The lovely Turkish tale of The Silent Princess collected by Andrew Lang in his Olive Fairy book.  A story of a Pasha's young son who is cursed by an old woman. The curse takes hold years later when the son grows into a handsome young man and becomes obsessed with trying to make the silent princess speak so she can become his bride. Will he and his clever nightingale outsmart the beautiful Princess to trick her into speaking? Well let's find out! Settle in comfortably and snuggle up tight and then let's get sleepy together. Sweet dreams my friend and good night!

P.S. There are a few very unique names in this story and I do apologize if I have mispronounced them!! I tried to do some research on pronunciations but could not find these names anywhere. So keeping my fingers crossed!

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Tonight’s bedtime story is a gentle reading of a beautiful Vietnamese tale called The Crystal Heart which is included in the “Gifts of Story” series of storytelling by Aaron Shepard. This lovely legend is about a mandarin’s daughter who discovers that appearances can deceive but the heart speaks true. Instead of background music, this story has soothing background rain sounds to help enhance the feeling of relaxation and peace as you listen. All you have to do is settle in under the covers and snuggle up tight...and then let’s get sleepy together...sweet dreams and good night...

Story Attribution:
I am so grateful to Aaron Shepard and his beautiful adaptation of this Vietnamese Tale which has been made available in his Gifts of Story Series  http://www.aaronshep.com/storytelling

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Having trouble sleeping? Here is a gentle reading of a sleepy bedtime story that offers your mind a restful detour to the land of sleep.  Tonight's story is a tale by the Brothers Grimm called Snow White and Rose Red. The Snow White in the title of this story is not the famous Snow White who meets the 7 dwarfs. This Snow White has a sister called Rose Red whom she loves very much and they live together with their loving mother in a cottage in the forest. The 2 sisters encounter a talking bear and an angry dwarf. Their kindness brings them many blessing and reminds us of the basic understanding that "as you sow, you shall reap".  Let's get cozy and comfy and sleepy together. 
Sweet dreamzzz....

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Can't sleep? Here is a calming bedtime story to help you drift off to the land of sleep peacefully.  Please note that this tale is a "modified" version of the original story called The Elf Maiden by Andrew Lang, a story of a love triangle, friendship and of betrayal. I personally found the original version had a plot that simply fizzled out and so I hope you enjoy this modified version. So close your eyes and snuggle up tight...and sweet dreamzzz...

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Welcome to tonight's bedtime story! The enchanting tale of the Beauty and the Beast collected by Andrew Lang in his Blue Fairy Book. A story of a beautiful maiden called Beauty who comes to love and value the kindness and inward qualities of Beast. She falls deeply in love with Beast despite his outward appearances and her true love rescues him from his beastly entrapment. So settle in comfortably and snuggle up tight. Let's get sleepy together. Sweet dreams and good night!

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Having trouble falling asleep?  Be lulled to deep sleep as you listen to this enchanted bedtime story by L. Frank Baum called "The Sea Fairies". This is a modified excerpt of a lovely whimsical story where we will join Trot and her friend Cap’n Bill as they explore the magical world of mermaids.  But before we begin our journey, be sure to subscribe to our podcast. You can also help spread sleepy vibes by leaving a review or a rating on Apple podcast which helps us grow. Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

And so, it’s time to tuck away those thoughts in your head...and to get comfy all and cozy in your bed...let go of the day as it comes to an end...embrace the quiet and the stillness...sweet dreams my friend.

Note: The background wave sounds last for about 4 minutes into the story and then slowly fade out :)

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Tonight's tale is a romantic bedtime story called the Story of the Yara by Andrew Lang. An enticing tale of a lover named Alonzo, his fiancée Julia and an enchantress water spirit called "The Yara". The enchantress tries to lure Alonzo by her mesmerizing singing so that they can disappear together into the river forever never to be seen again. Does love conquer all? You'll have to listen to the whole story to find out :) 
Sweet dreamzzz....

Historical Context Note: This unedited, traditional folklore story reflects the classic narrative styles and historical elements of the era in which it was documented. Because vintage tales occasionally feature dramatic suspense and period-accurate action, we recommend that parents and guardians preview this story first to ensure it matches their young listener's comfort level. 

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Welcome to tonight's bedtime story for sleep! This long sleepy bedtime story is called The Snow Queen by Andrew Lang. A tale about the struggle between good and evil and a young girl name Gerda and her whimsical quest to save her friend Kai before he is trapped forever in the Snow Queen's palace. So let's get sleepy together by getting comfortable and cozy under the covers & sweet dreamzzz...

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Be lulled to sleep with the soothing sleep story of "Thumbelina" by Hans Christian Anderson. A tale of a tiny tiny girl and her exciting journey through nature. This was one of my most favorite stories growing up and I hope you enjoy it! So settle in comfy and cozy and sweet dreamzzz...

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