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 the third part of Dr. Doolittle.

Dr. Doolittle and his animals are on their way to Africa to help the monkeys.

The journey is a long one, and when they reach the warmer weather, some of the animals are very happy, while others think it is too hot.

When they start getting closer to Africa, they are greeted by some different animals checking to see if he is the famous Dr. Doolittle,

finally coming to help the monkeys.

As they are almost ashore, a storm comes up and the ship hits a rock.

They all get to shore safely, but the next day a man comes and takes them to see the king,

and he is not very happy to see them.

No matter how your day was, let's forget about it for now,

and focus on slowing down and feeling relaxed.

Close your eyes and feel warm and secure.

Next, I would like you to take a slow, deep breath in through your nose.

As big a breath as you can and as slow as you can. Then slowly let the air out through your mouth. Taking deep belly breaths

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