Hello, friends. Have you checked out our new channel on Apple Podcasts? Over the past few years,

Clark and I have worked hard to bring you stories and science content that entertains and

educates while helping your little ones relax and drift off to sleep.

On our new channel, you'll find ad-free episodes, bonus stories, and for the first time,

classic tales, presented just as they were meant to be heard, one chapter at a time.

It's a wonderful way to experience these timeless stories together, helping to make bedtime

a cozy, shared adventure. Look for Sleeptight Media on Apple Podcasts, and let's make bedtime the best part of the day.

Hello, I'm Cheryl, and this is Sleep Tight Relax, a weekly bedtime show for anyone who needs good sleep.

Tonight's story is our updated version of an old classic, and it's all about some of our favorite things, cats, dogs,

and yummy pie.

In an imaginary place from long ago, Mia, a meticulous Siamese cat, invites her friend Bella,

an energetic beagle, over for tea, planning on serving

a delicious apple pie. Bella, worried it might be an apple pie, swaps her own raspberry

blueberry pie in Mia's oven while Mia is out.

The mix-up leads to a series of misunderstandings,

but ultimately, the friends laugh about their silly adventure,

appreciating the importance of honesty and the value of their friendship.

Before we continue with our story, let's make sure you are comfy and take some great big belly breaths.

If you don't feel like taking deep breaths right now, that's okay too.

Breathing in slowly through your nose and slowly out through your mouth.

Notice how your belly rises as you fill yourself up with air.

Breathe in and breathe out.

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