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Tonight's bedtime story is Chapter 6 of The Railway Children by E. Nesbit, calmly narrated to help you relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep. Whether you're rediscovering this timeless classic or experiencing it for the first time, I hope this peaceful audiobook narration becomes a comforting part of your bedtime routine.

So settle in, get comfortable, and let tonight's soothing narration carry you gently toward a peaceful night's sleep.

Sweet dreams,
Joanne 🌙

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Tonight, we’re drifting back to The Palace of the Night by Henry Beston, a beautifully imaginative tale filled with the quiet wonder and mystery of nighttime.

Settle in and allow yourself to be carried into a dreamlike world beneath the night sky, where the darkness feels peaceful and magical and the worries of the day can begin to fade away. With its gentle storytelling and enchanting atmosphere, this is a lovely tale for quieting a busy mind and easing yourself toward a restful night’s sleep.

So get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and let the story carry you away into the peaceful stillness of the night.

Sweet dreams,

Joanne

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UPDATE: The wrong audio file was originally attached to this episode. This has now been corrected — the audio you’re now listening to is the intended episode.

Join Drift Off Premium for fresh new bedtime stories every Tuesday & Thursday. Subscribe on the Drift Off show page in Apple Podcasts or through Supercast: https://driftoff.supercast.com/

Tonight’s story, The Kite That Went to the Moon and Back by Evelyn Sharp, was first shared with my Premium listeners back in 2024, and tonight I’m happy to be sharing it with you here on the regular Drift Off podcast.

This gentle and whimsical tale follows an adventurous little kite on an imaginative journey all the way to the moon and back again. It’s a lovely story to settle in with at bedtime, helping you leave the day behind, quiet a busy mind, and ease into a peaceful night’s sleep.

So get comfortable, close your eyes when you’re ready, and let this dreamy little story carry you away as you drift off to sleep.

Sweet dreams,

Joanne

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