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

and meditations designed to make bedtime the dream.

Before we begin I'd like to say a very large, very warm welcome to our newest Cocoa Club

members. Daisy and Esmi we're so happy to have you join us. You and our other Cocoa Clubers

might like to know that our regal King Leo is returning in tomorrow's bonus story.

It's been a while since we caught up with him and he's as pleased as we are that we're seeing each

other again. As you may remember he's a very kind and relaxed King and we'll accompany him on

his morning meditative war where he will meet some busy-minded animals and lead them in their own

calming meditations too. Before we begin a quick message for the grownups. If you'd like to support

our podcast enjoy at free listening, unlock four bonus stories per month and much much more

you can join Cocoa Club. Subscribe in just two taps via the link in the show notes,

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But back to tonight. In this sweet tale I'm about to tell you we will meet a new character,

a giraffe called Dinky. Dinky is a small little thing because he's only young,

but in tonight's story he will get an exciting opportunity to become the biggest giraffe in the

world with the help of a touch of magic. Let's see what exciting things he gets up to with his

newfound height. Lie back in your bed. Relax your body, your neck, every bit of your head

and your face. Just breathe in and sigh a few times out to help your body soften and your mind

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