Ep 524. Beyond the Bed: a relaxation and story for your nap time routine
Penny Pillow explores the big beautiful world beyond the bed and meets a new friend.
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Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:32
Beyond the Bed Excerpt:
Penny Pillow lived on the softest little bed in the world. Its clean white sheets and the other soft pillow friends who lived with Penny made the bed a cozy home. Penny loved her little bed. The bed was small but it was her special bed. She’d been there for as long as she could remember.
Penny Pillow was a little light blue pillow with white flowers. Her fresh stuffing made her as soft as can be! Her friend Paul Pillow was a big wrinkly grey pillow with older stuffing, but he was still soft enough to squeeze. He liked to sit at the head of the bed. Penny’s other friend, Patty Pillow, was a medium-sized white pillow who usually nestled in the corner of the bed.
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In the press:
Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!
We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.
We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends us for limiting screen-time while sheltering at home, and Haven Magazine Australia included us in their tips for getting through the school holidays.
Thank you to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!”