In this dreamy Magical Mini, the moon has stopped moving across the sky—and the Magical Forest doesn’t know why. Lyric the Cat sets out to the Magical Cave to find an ancient helper: Alora the Wand, long since retired. But convincing her to come out of retirement isn’t easy… unless the night itself is in need.

Joined by Bella at the top of Sleepy Hill, Lyric must speak the old words, sing a lullaby, and awaken magic older than the stars to set the moon back in motion.

A soft, wondrous tale of teamwork, trust, and the magic of showing up when it matters most.

🔸 Length: 2+ minutes

🔸 Themes: Teamwork, Imagination, Ancient Magic

🔸 Characters: Lyric the Cat, Bella, Alora the Wand

🔸 Presented by: Mara and Jake

In this delightful Magical Mini, Bella the bunny, Pip the little Cuddle Bear from the Town of Honey. and Lyric the magical cat invite listeners to the most unusual race ever… featuring snails! What begins as a silly idea turns into a lesson in patience, kindness, and unexpected magic. As the crowd giggles and the snails inch forward, one special snail named Glitter leaves behind more than just a shiny trail—she writes a message no one will forget.

Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or anytime a little magic is needed.

🔸 Length: 2+ minutes

🔸 Themes: Patience, Self-Acceptance, Unexpected Bravery

🔸 Characters: Bella, Pip, Lyric the Cat, Glitter the Snail

🔸 Presented by: Mara and Jake

In this heartwarming Magical Mini, join Baby DeeDee the curious fawn, Wise Wolf the ancient protector, and Piglet the cheerful truth-teller as they meet for the first time beneath the enchanted Peach Tree deep in the Magical Forest. Though completely different, they discover something unexpected—a shared fear and a need for friendship. Under falling petals and warm sunlight, they make a promise that will shape their journey forever.

This gentle story is perfect for bedtime, quiet play, or peaceful moments throughout the day.

🔸 Length: 2 minutes

🔸 Themes: Friendship, Found Family, Embracing Differences

🔸 Age: 3+

🔸 Characters: Baby DeeDee, Wise Wolf, Piglet

🔸 Presented by: Mara and Jake

Bella the bunny and Pip the cuddle bear follow the whispers of the forest into a quiet, magical clearing where bedtime stories are sung by the trees and carried by the wind.

Short, gentle, and filled with starlit wonder, this Magic Mini is perfect for winding down, especially for little dreamers in the UK, Canada, and Austria.

🎧 Runtime: ~2 minutes, 56 seconds

🧸 Featuring: Bella & Pip 🌙 Part of the Magic Minis bedtime collection

✨ Want more? Follow the Magic Minis playlist or visit MaraAndJake.com/magicminis

🎧 Magic Mini #2 – Pip and the Dream Library

By Mara and Jake

Tonight, Bella and Pip tiptoe into the Dream Library—a quiet, magical place where stories sleep until they’re ready to be read. But when Pip can’t find his favorite book, he’s convinced he won’t be able to sleep.

Bella gently reminds him that books are filled with magic… and sometimes, the perfect story is the one you’ve never heard before. A soft tale of friendship, imagination, and bedtime discovery.

🧸 Runtime: ~1 minute, 30 seconds

🌙 Featuring: Bella & Pip 📚 Perfect for ages 3–7

✨ Created especially for listeners in the UK, Canada, and Austria

Part of the Magic Minis playlist—short, gentle bedtime stories from the Magical Forest.

For more, visit MaraAndJake.com/magicminis

After your magical storytime, slow everything down with this gentle wind-down designed to help little ones drift into peaceful sleep.

Guided by soft narration, twinkling chimes, and dreamy imagery from the Magical Forest, this short episode invites listeners to breathe deeply, relax their bodies, and float down the Dream River surrounded by stars, moonlight, and whispers of magic.

✨ Perfect after any Magic Mini story—or on its own as part of a calming bedtime routine.

🛏️ Runtime: ~1 minute 15 seconds

🎧 Soft ambient soundscape & slow pacing

🌙 Best for ages 2–7

📍 Made for families in the UK, Canada, Austria & beyond