Hello, friends. Have you checked out our new channel on Apple Podcasts? Over the past few years,

Clark and I have worked hard to bring you stories and science content that entertains and

educates while helping your little ones relax and drift off to sleep.

On our new channel, you'll find ad-free episodes, bonus stories, and for the first time,

classic tales, presented just as they were meant to be heard, one chapter at a time.

It's a wonderful way to experience these timeless stories together, helping to make bedtime

a cozy, shared adventure. Look for Sleeptight Media on Apple Podcasts, and let's make bedtime the best part of the day.

Hello, I'm Cheryl, and welcome to Sleeptight Relax, a cozy bedtime show designed for kids, but perfect for sleepers of all ages.

So snuggle up, get comfy, and let's drift into a peaceful bedtime together.

Music and let's drift into a peaceful bedtime together. Tonight we have a special treat.

Our version of a classic story,

which we've renamed the Golden Bird and the Fox.

In this story, King Rowland's golden apples are mysteriously stolen each night by a golden

bird. After two failed attempts by the gardener's oldest sons to catch the thief, the youngest son Leo,

discovers the bird and sets out on a quest to capture it.

Along the way, he meets a clever fox named Theo, who offers him valuable advice.

While Leo's brothers ignore the fox's wisdom and become distracted,

Leo follows Theo's guidance and faces a series of challenges

to find the golden bird, a magical horse, and princess Alara.

With Theo's help, Leo learns important lessons about trust, patience, and making wise decisions.

However, his brother's betrayal complicates his journey, forcing Leo to rely on his growing wisdom and Theo's support to make things right.

Before we talk about the lessons from Leo's adventure, let's take a moment to settle in and relax.

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