Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults
Drift Off is a soothing bedtime story podcast that welcomes you each week with a soft, melodic voice to help you fall asleep to bedtime stories from the public domain. Every episode begins with a brief relaxation to help you settle in, followed by a calm reading of a bedtime story. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tale to help you unwind or a sleepy bedtime story, Drift Off Bedtime Stories for Adults
is the ultimate destination for a restful night's sleep.
Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults
The Princess Mouse - A Tale from Finland
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Tonight’s storytelling is a tale from Finland called ‘The Princess Mouse’, a retelling by Aaron Shepherd, about a young man named Mikko. According to his family tradition, in order to find a sweetheart, Mikko must cut down a tree and follow to where it points. Mikko’s brother makes his tree fall how he wants, whereas Mikko’s tree seems to have a mind of it’s own. So what will Mikko do when his tree points him into the forest, where all he finds there is a little mouse who gladly offers to be his sweetheart. Well...let’s find out
To learn more about this tale and The Gifts of Story Series by Aaron Shepherd visit http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/folk.html
Music in this episode is 'Shimmering Waves' by JJessep
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