Good evening. I’m Coach Parker, and welcome….to Coach Parker Reads Sleep Stories.

Each episode is a gentle invitation to unwind, let go of the day, and ease into sleep. Tonight, we’re reading three selections from Richard Scarry’s Bedtime Stories. This is a book filled with kindness, imagination, and…just the right amount of whimsy.

On a personal level, tonight’s episode is very special. Today is Mother’s Day, and these were stories my mom used to read to me when I was small.

So tonight, and in all of the nights that follow, I can finally return the gift of storytelling to my mom, which she was gracious enough to give me so many years ago.

This episode is dedicated to my mom, Susanna.

Mom, thank you for every bedtime story, every warm hug, and every moment you made the world feel safe. I love you.

So close your eyes now... I’ll take it from here.

Sweet dreams, and we’ll see you on the other side.