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

The Yawn That Spread Around The World 🥱 🌍 Bedtime Stories For Kids | Rewind

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

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

In tonight’s soothing bedtime story for kids, we’re going to follow something very small… a single sleepy yawn. Starting with a tiny baby koala, this gentle yawn travels across animals, skies, and evening moments, spreading calm wherever it goes. Settle in to this bedtime story and see if The Yawn That Spread Around the World makes its way to you, too. 🥱 💤 If you love our Bedtime Stories For Kids, please tap subscribe 💜 & leave us a five star review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Narrator: Abbe Opher Author: Jane Thomas Story Themes: Sleepy, Gentle, Calm, 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

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello and welcome back to Kuala Moon, a podcast of original children's bedtime stories and meditations, designed to make bedtime a dream.

0:21.7

I reckon that even if you don't think you're tired enough for bed yet,

0:25.8

this story I'm about to read will start to change your mind.

0:30.1

Perhaps even just reading the title and thinking about a yawn has started you off.

0:35.1

There's something quite magical about yawns, don't you think? It's as

0:39.4

though they have invisible little legs or a minute silent engine or some other hidden mode of

0:45.0

transport, because as soon as one person yawns, or the people around who noticed, will gradually

0:51.4

do the same. Let's see if it happens, for in tonight's story, we're going

0:56.4

to follow a yawn as it spreads throughout the world, beginning with one tiny little baby koala,

1:03.0

and ending up, who knows where, maybe with you, or me, let's see. Before we begin, a quick

1:10.7

message for the grown-ups. If you'd like to support

1:14.1

our podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, unlock four bonus stories per month, and much, much more

1:20.8

you can join Coco Club. Subscribe in just two taps via the link in the show knows. But now here's a quick word from our sponsors.

1:29.9

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1:34.0

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1:37.5

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1:39.7

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1:43.3

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1:46.3

That's over 500 ad-free bedtime stories, including every Capi and Tito episode, which is

1:52.5

forever exclusive to Cocoa Club members. Plus, you'll be whisked away on some brand-new

1:57.5

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2:01.7

undiscovered worlds of Wonder Jungle and Pillowy Peaks. These immersive subscriber-only stories

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