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Sleep Tight Stories - Bedtime Stories for Kids

Sleep Tight Media

Stories For Kids, Kids & Family

4.2 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 25 June 2020

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

👋 Hi friends, thank you for joining us for this special story by Deirdre Kessler.

This Maritime classic tells the magical story of Lee, a lonely girl in a coastal fishing village. One day she meets Lucky, a talking lobster trapped in a crate on the wharf. Lee sets Lucky free, and the two become friends. When Lee falls into the ocean during a terrible storm, Lucky shows how much he cares about her!

Thank you for listening,
Sheryl & Clark

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✨ Deirdre Kessler is a Prince Edward Island writer and teacher. She is the author of five novels for young people and seven picture books, including the award-winning "Brupp Rides Again". She teaches children's literature and creative writing at the University of Prince Edward Island. For more information see her website deirdrekessler.com.✨

Permission given for the recording of this story by Deirdre Kessler.

🌊Please note the water scene might be upsetting to some children.

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Sleep Tight Stories brings you new and captivating bedtime stories every week. The stories range from retellings of fairy tales, folk stories, classic Canadian works, and original stories written by guest authors. Each episode is free of advertising and safe for kids of all ages.

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0:00.0	Hello, friends. We have a short message from our friends at LEGO.
0:05.0	Where will your creativity take you tonight?
0:10.0	Explore the wonders of nature with LEGO Friends botanical garden.
0:14.4	Your imagination can build and play as you create blossoming flowers and exotic plants.
0:20.2	Let your curiosity unwind as you build and watch butterflies fly around with this immersive set.
0:26.0	With three LEGO characters included, you and your friends will explore and learn about all the joys of the garden and the beauty of its plant and flower species.
0:34.8	As you build, unbuild, and rebuild, you'll find new ways to engage and play with this interactive
0:40.2	scene featuring garden accessories for a fully displayable scene.
0:44.4	Find joy and happiness in the fun of play with Lego Friends Botanical Garden.
0:49.8	Visit LEGO.com for more details. Welcome to Sleep Tight Stories. Lobster in my pocket.
1:17.0	in my pocket is written by Dear Drey Kessler, with art by Brenda Jones.
1:41.0	Deirdrie Kessler is a Canadian writer located here on Prince Edward Island. Permission for use was given by Dear Drey Kesselar.
1:47.0	One chiller. One chilly Saturday in spring, Lee wandered down to the wharf, just as the lobster
2:01.2	boats were coming in with the morning's catch.
2:07.0	A few miles offshore, the fishermen and the few fisherwomen, like Lee's's mother had been working hard since dawn.
2:17.0	They all looked forward to finishing their work and going home for a nice cup of tea and a good hot meal.
2:31.1	Lee was feeling kind of lonely.
2:35.0	There wasn't anyone her own age who lived nearby.
2:42.0	Her school chums rarely came to play at her house.
2:47.0	She wasn't allowed to have a dog,
2:50.0	and her favorite cat, Nosy, had disappeared a month ago.
3:00.0	While her mom and dad were out in the Gulf fishing, Grandma looked after her.
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