Hello, I'm Cheryl, and this is Sleep Tight Relax, a calming bedtime show for the young and young at heart.

Welcome to the new season of our show.

We took a little break over the summer and feel so happy to be back so that we can share with you some new stories to listen to before sleep time, or any time you want to relax. If you have any suggestions, we would love to hear from you.

Or if you have a special message to share, we would be happy to say it on the show.

Now, take a great big belly breath.

Stretch a little if you like, because it's time to get cozy in bed and listen to our story.

In this story, Bernice is telling Papa Bear about her day at school.

She tells him about the project that she and Bobby are working on and that she has a presentation

to do for English, and she is feeling nervous.

She has to read a book

and then tell the class about it.

But all the kids in her class are new.

She hasn't really made friends with any of them yet.

She talks to Papa Bear about how she feels

and he says he will help her with her nervousness.

At the end of our story, we will leave you with some gentle music

to help you continue to a deep, restful sleep.

Bernice learns how to relax at bedtime.

Hi, Papa, I'm home, yelled Bernice as she walked in the front door of their small house,

kicking off her sneakers and quietly closing the door.

I smell something super yummy, which is really good because I am also super hungry, she said.

Welcome home, little bear. I'm cooking Brussels sproats. That must be what you smell.

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