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 this is Sleep Tight Relax, a calming bedtime podcast for the young and young at heart.

It's time to get cozy in bed and listen to tonight's story.

Our sleep story tonight is part one of the magic soap bubble.

Ned is reading a book about gnomes, fairies, and goblins, and all the other creatures that live in

the forest.

His book is quite heavy, and the room he is in is quite warm.

After a while, his eyes start to droop, and his book slips down.

He's sure he's rested his eyes for just a quick minute when he hears a small, squeaky voice saying hello.

Could it really be who he thinks it is?

If you are laying down warm and secure in your bed,

let's start with taking some deep belly breaths.

If you aren't in bed yet,

or maybe you are just taking some time to relax,

that is okay too.

Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose,

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