Abbe's Snoozy News 💤 🗞️ January Minisode

Koala Moon: Kids Bedtime Stories & Sleep Stories for Kids Podcast

Kids Bedtime Stories by Koala Moon | Starglow Media

Stories For Kids, Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 20 January 2026

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

In tonight’s Snoozy News, we’re welcoming a cozy new year! January brings that fresh-start feeling, with brand new gentle stories and Koko’s coziest bedtime tales. And for our Koko Club members, Abbe will be reading out special shout-outs — so listen closely, because your name might be in this very episode! 🐨 🌙 If you love our Minisodes, please tap subscribe 💜 & leave us a five star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Narrator: Abbe Opher Author: Holly Owen Story Themes: New Year, January, Fresh Start — 👑 Join the Koko Club - HERE 👑 🎟️ Start your 7-Day FREE Trial 🎟️ 💜 Support Koala Moon! 🐨 Bonus episodes every Wednesday 😴 Ad-free listening on all episodes 📣 Go YEARLY for an Abbe shout-out 🛌 12-hour compilation episodes 🎧 Full access to 500+ episodes 🌟 Unlock the Cappy & Tito Series Join on Spotify, Yoto & more 👉 Join Koko Club Or Join via 👉⁠ Apple Podcasts — Follow For More Fun 🥳 Check out our YouTube channel: @koalamoonfm Instagram: @koalakids.fm Tiktok: @koalakids.fm — Get in touch 📮 How are we doing? Let us know ✍️ Send Abbe a Message: Hi Abbe 👋 — About Koala Moon 🐨🌕 Koala Moon is the beloved kids podcast that has become a treasured part of bedtime for families around the world. With over 50 million listens, it’s more than just a show, it’s a nightly ritual filled with wonder, calm, and connection. Each week, host Abbe Opher gently guides listeners through a new bedtime story, combining soothing narration, original storytelling, and tranquil soundscapes that support healthy sleep routines. These aren’t ordinary kids bedtime stories; they're immersive journeys into a cozy world of imagination, designed to help little ones relax, unwind, and fall asleep peacefully. Inside Sleepy Forest and beyond, you’ll meet familiar friends like Koko the Koala, his adventurous sister Kira, the time-traveling pups Hector and Sunny, and many more. Whether it’s a short tale for busy evenings or a longer weekend wind-down, every episode is crafted to soothe and delight. And with gentle themes woven from nature, kindness, and curiosity, there’s always something new to spark joy. That’s why our bedtime stories for kids continue to be loved by families who rely on them for calm, connection, and consistent bedtime routines. All of our bedtime stories for kids are written in-house and narrated with love, helping turn bedtime into something families look forward to. You’ll find kids sleep stories that inspire imagination and calm, while also supporting emotional growth and rest. Need help settling an energetic child? Or looking for a bedtime story that the whole family can enjoy together? Koala Moon delivers a weekly mix of cozy tales, quiet adventure, and familiar characters that make falling asleep feel easy. It’s no wonder so many parents call it their favorite kids podcast for evening calm. With its unique blend of storytelling and mindfulness, Koala Moon brings a sense of peace into your home, one tale at a time. Every episode includes moments of quiet reflection and even the occasional sleep meditation for kids, gently encouraging little minds to slow down. So, curl up with a story, snuggle in tight, and join Koko and friends under the magical Koala Moon. These kids bedtime stories are more than entertainment, they’re a soft landing at the end of every day. Sleep tight, and sweet dreams. 🌙 — 👑 Join the Koko Club with a 7-Day Trial 👑 Support the show you love, enjoy bonus episodes, ad-free listening and a shout out from Abbe on the show. Join on Spotify, Yoto & more 👉Join the Koko Club Or Join via 👉⁠ Apple Podcasts

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0:00.0	Before we begin, a quick message for the grownups.
0:03.5	If you'd like to support our podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, unlock four bonus stories per month, and much, much more you can join Coco Club.
0:13.9	Subscribe in just two taps via the link in the show knows.
0:17.9	But now here's a quick word from our sponsors.
0:33.2	Music the show knows. But now here's a quick word from our sponsors. Happy New Year, Kiwara kids. Welcome to Abbey's Snoozy News, an episode full of chatter all about the show.
0:41.3	There's little bits of news from the characters, talk about all the exciting things happening all over the koala moon kingdom,
0:48.0	and answers to some of your biggest, most burning questions, like this one that came in from Connor.
0:57.5	Connor asks, what is the first thing that Coco packs into his backpack? Well, I happened to know the answer to this one because when I found out,
1:04.8	I thought it was so brilliant, I decided to copy him. You see, Coco, being the very clever and cool little koala that he is, never, ever,
1:13.3	ever leaves home without his favourite koala quiz compendium. In other words, first into his backpack is
1:22.1	always a book of quizzes, puzzles and crosswords because A, he likes to keep his brain razor sharp,
1:29.6	and B, he really hates being bored. So just in case he has to wait for Kira or a bus
1:36.9	or, well, anything, really, he knows he'll always have something to do. I'm now wondering what you, Connor, put in your bag first,
1:46.5	whether that's your school bag or your bag when you go on holiday.
1:50.3	Do let me know if you want.
1:52.4	Okay, let's get into tonight's snoozy news.
1:56.0	We are talking all about the new year and new beginnings this evening,
2:00.6	because January is such a special time.
2:03.5	It's like opening a fresh blank notebook. You haven't written anything on the first page yet,
2:09.2	and that means anything could happen. How exciting. And to kick off the year, we've got some
2:15.7	lovely stories that feel just like that.
2:18.4	Gentle starts, brave first tries, and new adventures in pillowy peaks, Harmony Cove, Moonbeam Heights, Wonder Jungle, and of course, the sleepy forest.
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