About this episode Join Whisp, a tiny, curious creature, on a soothing bedtime journey through enchanting breezes and tranquil landscapes. This gentle story is crafted to lull children into a peaceful sleep, filled with wonder, soft adventures, and comforting narration reminiscent of a loving grandparent. Perfect for winding down after a busy day, listeners will find themselves transported to a world of calm and imagination, fostering a sense of safety and curiosity.
0:00 The gentlest breeze you can feel is moving at about three miles per hour.0:07 Last night, we watched little Twinkle the star sparkle from so very far away in the big, dark sky.0:16 Tonight, we’re going to feel the world much closer, with a friend who is even gentler than starlight.0:26 As the sun tucked itself behind the hills, painting the clouds pink and orange, a new little whisper of wind was born.0:38 Its name was Whisp.0:40 Whisp wasn't a great big gust or a blustery blow.0:45 Oh no.0:45 It was just a tiny, soft puff of air, as gentle as a kitten’s sigh.0:52 It spun around once, feeling the cool evening air on its new self.0:58 The whole world was quiet and getting ready for bed.1:04 Whisp felt a little bit lonely and very, very small.1:09 It watched the bigger winds rush high overhead, chasing clouds across the moon.1:16 “What can I do?” Whisp wondered.1:20 “I’m not strong enough to fly a kite or turn a windmill.” So, on a tiny, silent current, Whisp decided to go on an adventure to find out.1:33 It drifted down into a garden, where the roses were folding up their petals for the night.1:42 Whisp floated past them, careful not to disturb them.1:47 Then, it saw something small on a large green leaf.1:52 A little ladybug was lying on its back, its tiny legs wiggling in the air.2:00 It couldn't get up.2:01 The bigger winds would have just blown the poor thing right off the leaf.2:09 But Whisp...2:10 Whisp was different.2:12 Whisp drifted closer...2:14 and closer...2:15 until it was right underneath the ladybug’s little red shell.2:21 It took a tiny breath—not even a real breath, more like a thought—and gave the gentlest...2:30 little...2:31 poof.2:32 Just enough.2:33 The ladybug wobbled, rolled over, and stood up on its feet.2:39 It wiggled its antennae as if to say thank you, and scurried away.2:45 In that moment, Whisp understood.2:48 It didn't need to be a big, strong wind.2:52 Its special magic was its GENTLENESS.2:56 A happy little swirl filled Whisp.2:59 It had a job to do.3:01 For the rest of the night, Whisp danced through the sleeping world.3:08 It carried the sweet smell of honeysuckle from the vine and left it like a gift on a child’s windowsill.3:18 It found a single feather and rocked it like a tiny cradle.3:24 It rustled the leaves of a big oak tree, but so softly, so quietly, that it sounded like a lullaby.3:34 Shhh...3:34 shhh...3:35 shhh.3:36 As the first hint of morning light touched the sky, a sleepy Whisp found the soft, white puff of a dandelion that had gone to seed.3:48 It snuggled right into the middle of all those fluffy parachutes.3:55 And there, safe and warm, Whisp curled up to dream of all the gentle things it would do the very next night.
