Tonight’s magical story was dreamed up by Ellie, a creative 7-year-old listener from Brandon, Mississippi. Ellie sent us a voice message wishing for a story about a mermaid on an exciting adventure—and that wish became tonight’s tale: “The Mermaid’s Underwater Challenge.”

Dive into the Sapphire Sea with Coral, a brave mermaid who answers a mysterious invitation to the Great Ocean Challenge. With the help of a glowing turtle named Toby and a loyal dolphin named Finn, Coral faces swirling seaweed mazes, electric eel blockades, and a grumpy shark named Razor. But this isn’t just a race—it’s a test of courage, cleverness, and kindness.

Tonight’s fact theme is bats—the only flying mammals on Earth! We’ll learn how bats use echolocation, why they hang upside down, and why they’re nothing to be afraid of.

So settle into your cozy reef (or blanket), breathe in the saltwater air of your imagination, and let’s dive into another magical adventure on Magic Bedtime Stories. 🌌🐠✨🌊🧜‍♀️🦇