The Sleepy Gingerbread Man 🍪 💤 Cozy Bedtime Stories For Kids

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

Kids Bedtime Stories by Koala Moon | Starglow Media

Education For Kids, Kids & Family, Stories For Kids

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2026

⏱️ 34 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

In tonight's bedtime story for kids, we're heading to Betty the Badger's Bakery on a snowy night in Sleepy Forest. When one gingerbread man magically comes to life, will he find the perfect place to rest his sleepy head? Join him on his quest in our cozy bedtime stories for kids, and by the end, you might feel just as sleepy as the gingerbread man. 💤 If you love our Bedtime Stories For Kids, please tap subscribe 💜 & leave us a five star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Narrator: Abbe Opher Author: Sarah Kate Howarth Story Themes: Magic, Snowy, Cozy, Bedtime Stories 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 bedtime stories and sleep meditations for kids, designed to make bedtime a dream.
0:22.4	As always, I'm shouting out our newest annual subscribers right now.
0:27.0	Now, don't forget if you're in the Cocoa Club,
0:29.5	you can listen to all of the hundreds of premium stories without any interruptions or ads.
0:35.7	And that's why it's brilliant you've joined us, O'Lean Arwen,
0:39.6	Fern and Winnie in Arlington, Virginia, Isaiah Brooks, who's seven, and I must say I was very
0:46.1	pleased to hear from you that listening each night helps you feel calm and a tiny bit sleepy.
0:52.9	My job here is done. I do hope you get to hear the end of this one though,
0:58.6	but it might be a bit challenging because it's a super sleepy one about a super sleepy gingerbread man.
1:06.5	Yep, soon we're heading to Betty the Badgers Bakery on a snowy night in sleepy forest.
1:12.7	The scent of freshly baked gingerbread fills the air.
1:16.8	And when one magical biscuit suddenly comes to life,
1:21.0	the sleepy gingerbread man sets off on a cozy quest to find the perfect place to rest his sleepy head.
1:29.3	Any ideas where that might be?
1:32.4	Whilst you have a little thing about it, why not lie yourself down in your bed and have a stretch.
1:38.3	That's right.
1:39.1	Stretch your arms above your head and wiggle your fingers while stretching your legs out and pointing your
1:45.4	toes. Hold for a second and then release. Lovely. And again, stretch, hold as you breathe in and relax.
2:08.7	Once more, breathe, stretch in and relax. Once more. Breathe, stretch and clench everything and then relax.
2:19.4	You've got it. Perfect. Before we begin, a quick message for the grown-ups. If you'd like to support our podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, unlock four bonus stories per month, and much, much more you can join Cocoa Club.
2:26.5	Subscribe in just two taps via the link in the show knows. But now here's a quick word from our
2:32.1	sponsors.
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