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Good evening and welcome to the sleepy bookshelf, where we put down our worries from the day

and pick up a good book. I'm your host and Elizabeth and it is lovely to have you here with me

tonight.

This evening I am excited to be beginning, House at Poo Corner, by A. A. A. Melm.

Published in 1928, this book comprises 10, heartfelt, gentle adventures with all our favourite characters from the 100 Acre Wood. We also get to meet Tigger, the lovable, bouncing bundle of energy.

And we finally say goodbye to Christopher Robin as he prepares for school.

I'm particularly excited for this season.

I have two little boys and they love Winnie the Pooh.

So I'm going to dedicate this season to them.

And perhaps to any other children listening to the show tonight.

As always, let's take some time to put the day behind us.

Take a deep breath in and have a nice big stretch.

And on your exhale, just relax and let your arms and legs feel heavy.

Every time you breathe out sink deeper and deeper into your bed

and let's take one more deep breath in hold it for a moment

and then have a long sigh, allowing any lingering thoughts to dissolve into the air.

Now all you need to do is listen to the sound of my voice as you make your way into a peaceful sleep. And while you do that, I'll turn to the

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