About this episode Join Pip, a tiny feather, on a magical nighttime journey! This gentle tale, narrated in a warm, soothing voice, will transport your little one to a world of wonder and quiet adventure, perfect for drifting off to sleep. Discover the hidden beauty of the night and learn how even the smallest of us can experience grand adventures, leaving your child with sweet dreams and a sense of calm.
0:00 Are you ready for a story, little one?0:04 Snuggle down deep into your cozy bed.0:08 Let your eyes drift closed.0:11 That’s right.0:13 Just like that.0:14 Last night, we followed a brave little water drop named Ripples on his nighttime journey.0:25 Tonight, our adventure isn't in the water...0:30 it's in the air.0:31 A tiny feather lets go from a sparrow's wing.0:37 His name is Pip.0:38 He is white and grey, with edges so very, very soft.0:44 The sparrow gave him a little shake, a gift to the evening.0:51 And whoosh.0:52 The gentle breeze catches him.0:56 And up...0:57 up...0:57 up he floats.0:59 He has no map.1:00 He has no plan.1:02 And that is the most wonderful part of any adventure.1:08 Pip tumbles and twirls like a silent, happy dancer.1:14 He is a little boat on a big, invisible river of air.1:20 Below him, the whole world is getting ready for bed.1:26 He peeks over the edge of a warm, brick chimney.1:32 He sees a garden, full of sleepy flowers.1:36 The bright yellow sunflowers are bowing their heavy heads, dreaming of the morning sun.1:46 The pink roses are tucking their petals in tight, keeping their sweet smell all to themselves for the night.1:59 Goodnight, flowers.2:01 The breeze carries him onward, humming a soft tune only he can hear.2:08 He floats over a little pond.2:12 The water is so still and dark, it looks like a piece of the night sky fell down to earth.2:22 He can see the moon reflected there.2:26 It is a perfect, silver circle.2:30 It smiles a little, wobbly smile at him as he passes over.2:36 A bullfrog, sitting on a lily pad, sees him too.2:42 He gives a deep, rumbly 'hello'.2:46 Ribbit.2:46 Pip dips down low, and his softest edge just barely kisses the water.2:54 A tiny circle spreads out from where he touched.3:00 A little wave to say hello back to the pond.3:05 He hears a sound.3:07 Ding...3:07 dong...3:08 A far-away bell is singing a sleepy song.3:13 It’s a slow and gentle sound.3:16 It tells the world it’s time to rest.3:20 Pip dances to the quiet music.3:24 A little dip here.3:26 A little swirl there.3:28 He is lighter than a thought.3:32 He feels COMPLETELY free.3:35 He drifts past a window with a warm, yellow light.3:40 Inside, he can see a big, comfy chair.3:45 And someone is turning the pages of a book.3:50 A story is being read there, too.3:53 Pip wonders what it’s about.3:57 Maybe brave knights, or talking animals, or ships that sail the stars.4:05 But the breeze calls to him.4:08 It whispers, 'Come along, little one.4:12 Your journey isn't over yet.' The sun has finally said goodbye.4:19 It has left behind streaks of purple and deep blue in the sky.4:26 The first star winks hello.4:29 Hello, star.4:31 Pip feels the air grow cooler.4:34 The breeze becomes softer.4:37 It is becoming a lullaby.4:40 The breeze is singing, 'Settle down...4:44 settle down...4:46 find a place to rest now...' And then, Pip sees it.4:52 A perfect spot.4:53 An old nest, tucked into the branch of a great, strong oak tree.5:01 The birds who built it are long gone.5:05 It is empty and waiting.5:08 It is lined with soft moss and bits of forgotten yarn.5:14 It looks like the coziest cup in the whole wide world.5:20 The breeze gives one last, gentle puff.5:25 It carries Pip right over the edge of the nest.5:30 And he lands.5:31 So softly.5:33 He nestles down into the green moss.5:37 He is safe.5:38 He is warm.5:39 He is home for the night.5:42 The big oak tree whispers to him with its rustling leaves.5:49 The stars watch over him from high above.5:53 And Pip, the little feather, closes his tiny feather-eyes and drifts into a quiet, peaceful sleep.6:05 And just like Pip, it’s time for you to settle down, too.6:11 You are safe in your own soft nest.6:15 You are warm in your bed.6:18 The world is quiet.6:20 And sleep is waiting just for you.6:24 Goodnight, little one.
