Drifting Down the Dreamy River 🦦😴 Rewind Sleep Meditation for Kids

Koala Moon: Kids Bedtime Stories & Sleep Stories for Kids Podcast

Kids Bedtime Stories by Koala Moon | Starglow Media

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 September 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

In tonight’s story, we’ll be floating gently down the sleepy river on a magical boat through the enchanted forest. Listen to our soothing sleep meditation for kids to help relax and calm young minds. Along the way, we’ll meet friendly animals like ducks, otters, and even a sleepy sloth, all settling down for the night. With twinkling stars above and soothing river sounds below, it’s the perfect journey into calm and rest. This peaceful sleep meditation for kids helps your little one unwind and drift into a deep, dreamy sleep. If you love our sleep meditation for kids, please tap subscribe 💜 & leave us a five star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Narrator: Abbe Opher Author: Gillian Rogerson Story Themes: Unwind, Soothing, Breathing, River, Sleep Meditation for Kids — 👑 Join the Koko Club - HERE 👑 🎟️ Start your 7-Day FREE Trial 🎟️ 💜 Support Koala Moon! 🐨 Bonus episodes every Wednesday 😴 Ad-free listening on all episodes 📣 Go YEARLY for an Abbe shout-out 🛌 12-hour compilation episodes 🎧 Full access to 500+ episodes 🌟 Unlock the Cappy & Tito Series Join on Spotify, Yoto & more 👉 Join Koko Club Or Join via 👉⁠ Apple Podcasts — Follow For More Fun 🥳 Check out our YouTube channel: @koalamoonfm Instagram: @koalakids.fm Tiktok: @koalakids.fm — Get in touch 📮 How are we doing? Let us know ✍️ Send Abbe a Message: Hi Abbe 👋 — About Koala Moon 🐨🌕 Koala Moon is the beloved kids podcast that has become a treasured part of bedtime for families around the world. With over 50 million listens, it’s more than just a show, it’s a nightly ritual filled with wonder, calm, and connection. Each week, host Abbe Opher gently guides listeners through a new bedtime story, combining soothing narration, original storytelling, and tranquil soundscapes that support healthy sleep routines. These aren’t ordinary kids bedtime stories; they're immersive journeys into a cozy world of imagination, designed to help little ones relax, unwind, and fall asleep peacefully. Inside Sleepy Forest and beyond, you’ll meet familiar friends like Koko the Koala, his adventurous sister Kira, the time-traveling pups Hector and Sunny, and many more. Whether it’s a short tale for busy evenings or a longer weekend wind-down, every episode is crafted to soothe and delight. And with gentle themes woven from nature, kindness, and curiosity, there’s always something new to spark joy. That’s why our bedtime stories for kids continue to be loved by families who rely on them for calm, connection, and consistent bedtime routines. All of our bedtime stories for kids are written in-house and narrated with love, helping turn bedtime into something families look forward to. You’ll find kids sleep stories that inspire imagination and calm, while also supporting emotional growth and rest. Need help settling an energetic child? Or looking for a bedtime story that the whole family can enjoy together? Koala Moon delivers a weekly mix of cozy tales, quiet adventure, and familiar characters that make falling asleep feel easy. It’s no wonder so many parents call it their favorite kids podcast for evening calm. With its unique blend of storytelling and mindfulness, Koala Moon brings a sense of peace into your home, one tale at a time. Every episode includes moments of quiet reflection and even the occasional sleep meditation for kids, gently encouraging little minds to slow down. So, curl up with a story, snuggle in tight, and join Koko and friends under the magical Koala Moon. These kids bedtime stories are more than entertainment, they’re a soft landing at the end of every day. Sleep tight, and sweet dreams. 🌙 — 👑 Join the Koko Club with a 7-Day Trial 👑 Support the show you love, enjoy bonus episodes, ad-free listening and a shout out from Abbe on the show. Join on Spotify, Yoto & more 👉Join the Koko Club Or Join via 👉⁠ Apple Podcasts

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome back to Kuala Moon, a podcast of original children's bedtime stories and meditations,
0:17.6	designed to make bedtime a dream.
0:26.6	Tonight we'll imagine we're drifting through an enchanted forest on a magical boat. We'll bob peacefully on the water, looking at the trees overhead,
0:31.6	the moon and the stars, and we'll say a yawney good night to the creatures that pass us by.
0:40.0	So, let's get ready to go on our slow journey down sleepy river.
0:48.0	Before we begin, a quick message for the grown-ups.
0:51.8	If you'd like to support our podcast, enjoy ad-free listening,
0:56.2	unlock four bonus stories per month, and much, much more you can join Cocoa Club.
1:02.2	Subscribe in just two taps via the link in the show knows. But now here's a quick word from our sponsors.
1:19.2	Lie back and listen as I begin, a sleepy river meditation by Gillian Rogerson.
1:32.3	Settle down in your cosy warm bed and take a few moments to get as comfortable as you can. Take a big, deep breath in and breathe out.
1:39.3	Breathe in and out. Breathe in and out.
1:48.0	Riggle your fingers and toes and snuggle down some more into your cozy warm bed.
1:56.0	Take some more deep relaxing breaths.
2:00.0	Breathing in and out, in,
2:03.6	in and out,
2:08.6	in and out.
2:13.6	Every breath you take makes you relax more and more.
2:18.3	Notice how soft and warm your bed is and how cozy and snug you are.
2:25.3	Now close your eyes and imagine you're about to go on a magical boat journey through an enchanted forest. Picture yourself
2:36.7	standing at the side of a slow-moving river. The grass is soft and springy beneath your feet.
2:46.2	It's a beautiful day and the sun shines down brightly over you.
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