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Thank you. Hi there, and welcome to this episode of Sleep, Tight, Relax, Sounds, Music and Stories for

calming, busy minds.

In this episode, Cheryl shares the story of the 12 dancing princesses.

We update, ever so slightly, many of the classic fairy tales or folk tales before we record,

but they still represent in many ways the values of the writer's time.

This story presents a unique twist on the classic Prince and Princess tale and is light enough for ears young and old.

I hope the combination of story and sound helps you have a deep and restful sleep. Before we continue, I want to thank you for filling out our

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