Hello and welcome back to Coco Sleep, a podcast of original children's bedtime stories

and meditations designed to make bedtime a dream.

Before we begin, a big warm hello to our newest Coco Club members.

That's you Maggie, CJ and Georgie. Welcome.

I've got a treat for you tonight.

It's a clever twist on the familiar fairy tale about Cinderella and Coco the Koala absolutely loves it.

As you probably know, Sinder's works extremely hard, cooking, cleaning and generally making sure everything is just perfect for her stepmother and step sisters.

In this story, as in the traditional telling, Cinderella still goes to an enchanted ball, but it is one organized by her kindhearted stepmother and step sisters as a way to thank Cinderella for all she does for them.

A magical fairy godmother helps Cinderella's family create the enchanted ball with extra magic coming from some very special pumpkins.

Before we begin, a quick message for the grownups.

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Lie back and relax.

If that feels impossible, try breathing in and out slowly, counting for two as you breathe in through your nose,

and out for four as you breathe out.

And again, breathing in and out.

Flap your hands and wiggle your feet if you're still a bit energetic and then try again.

Breathing in and out.

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