The Bee and the Orange Tree (Part 1) Bedtime Story for Sleep (A Quirky Fairytale)

Welcome back friends! Tonight we will get sleepy with The Bee and the Orange Tree, an enchanting bedtime story for sleep by the French author Marie-Catherine d'Aulnoy, written way back in the seventeenth century. It's a story full of magic, wonder, and the kind of gentle adventure that's perfect for winding down. 

This is Part One of Two, so get yourself cozy, take a slow breath, and let the day drift away. Sweet dreams!

Music in this episode is 'Lakeside' by Harbours & Oceans via Epidemic Sound

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