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

Kids Bedtime Stories by Koala Moon | Starglow Media

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 572 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2026

⏱️ 39 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

In tonight’s bedtime story, we follow Shamrock, a kind and sleepy leprechaun, as he wanders through a magical forest in Ireland. Along the way, he meets a group of fairies in need of help, using his enchanted flute to bring a little magic, joy, and calm to each of them. In return, he’s given special coins, each holding a wish. Snuggle down and enjoy this soothing tale of kindness, gentle magic, and a rainbow filled with wishes. 🌈 ☘️ If you love our Bedtime Stories For Kids, please tap subscribe 💜 & leave us a five star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Narrator: Abbe Opher Author: Luke Prendergast Story Themes: Magic, Wishes, 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 children's bedtime stories and meditations,
0:17.0	designed to make bedtime a dream. Have any of you Cocoa Sleepers ever been to Ireland?
0:25.2	Some of you may even live there. It's a beautiful country, just over the sea from where I live,
0:31.6	where there's bright green hills and rocky beaches and lots and lots of stories to be told.
0:38.9	In our own little celebration, we would like to share a special story with you tonight.
0:44.9	It features fairies, wishes and an Irish mythical creature called a lepricorn.
0:52.6	This lepricorn is called Shamrock, and one day he goes on a walk through a forest
0:58.0	where he meets seven friendly fairies. The lepricorn helps the fairies, and in return they give him
1:06.1	gold coins to say thank you for his kindness. Each coin contains a wish. Let's find out how Shamrock uses them.
1:16.5	Before we begin, a quick message for the grown-ups. If you'd like to support our podcast,
1:22.4	enjoy ad-free listening, unlock four bonus stories per month, and much, much more you can join Cocoa Club.
1:30.3	Subscribe in just two taps via the link in the show knows.
1:34.3	But now here's a quick word from our sponsors.
1:38.7	This is The Sleepy Leprechaun by Gillian Rogerson.
1:49.0	Music Sleepy Leprocorn by Gillian Rogerson. Once upon a time, in a land called Ireland, there lived a friendly lepricorn called Shamrock.
1:56.0	The little lepricorn loved singing and dancing, and most of all, he loved sleeping.
2:04.9	Shamrock was a magic leprechaun, and he had an enchanted flute that he would use when someone needed help.
2:12.2	One sunny day, Shamrock set off for a stroll through a forest.
2:20.4	He had a feeling that his help might be needed that day somehow. As he walked along, he soon came upon a small fairy with red hair, green eyes,
2:28.4	and wings in the shape of heart. She was standing outside a cottage which had red roses growing around the door.
2:37.0	There was a small paintbrush in one of her hands and a paint pot in the other. The red fairy was
2:45.0	looking at the paint pot with a concerned expression on her face.
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