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Shelly & The Can-Do Kids - SAMSON (sleep)

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Samson can’t sleep. He has ‘going to bed dread’. He just can’t get comfortable, and he can’t relax his mind. Sleep, which used to be easy, has suddenly become hard. He’s feeling tired all the time and struggling to find the energy to do the things he normally does with ease. Join him and Shelly in this short, gentle, sleep-time story. Shelly just LOVES sleep! She has loads of tips and ideas to help Samson find the deep rest he so craves. What happens when we sleep? Why is it so important?

Highlights include - harmonising hedgehogs, ‘Sleep’ talking and a melodious lullaby from the compost-heap.

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© Josie Taylor and Jemma MorphetLength 17 min23 February 2024Season 2Episode 3AdventureFriendshipComedyUKStory

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6-1011+AdventureFriendshipComedyUKStory23 February 2024© Josie Taylor and Jemma Morphet

Samson can’t sleep. He has ‘going to bed dread’. He just can’t get comfortable, and he can’t relax his mind. Sleep, which used to be easy, has suddenly become hard. He’s feeling tired all the time and struggling to find the energy to do the things he normally does with ease. Join him and Shelly in this short, gentle, sleep-time story. Shelly just LOVES sleep! She has loads of tips and ideas to help Samson find the deep rest he so craves. What happens when we sleep? Why is it so important? Does sleep just happen, or do you have to work for it? Listen to find out.

Highlights include - harmonising hedgehogs, ‘Sleep’ talking and a melodious lullaby from the compost-heap.

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Performed and written by Josie & Jemma @shellyandthecandokids

Edited by @benjamincuts

Backing music sourced from the wonderful @artlist.io

Shelly artwork @efabm

With thanks to and in memory of Chris Stuart who wrote our opening number.

*These stories are meant to be light-hearted. We are not child psychologists, so always find qualified sources of information/support for your children.

*All swear words from our unqualified (in everything but showing-off) tortoise beeped!

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