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Good evening and welcome to the sleepy bookshelf

where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book.

I'm your host, Elizabeth.

I'm so pleased to have you here with me.

This evening we're continuing with Anne of Avonlea, but before that, let's take a moment to prepare for a restful sleep.

Wherever you are, notice now how nice it feels to close your eyes after a long day.

Begin to breathe nice and evenly in through your nose for four and out through your mouth for fall.

With each breath you are coming.

With each breath you are calming your body and mind.

You are melting away the stresses of the day and slowing down, ready for sleep.

Focus on where you are right now and release any thoughts that might creep up about today or tomorrow.

Always come back to your breath.

When you're ready, feel free to drift your focus to the sound of my voice as I recap our last episode. Previously, Anne had invited her girlfriends, Diana, Jane and Priscilla, to come with her

for a birthday picnic,

despite her actual birthday being in March.

The girls took the opportunity to explore some unseen areas of Avonlea.

They found a new body of water.

They chose to name Crystal Lake.

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