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Wink: Stories for Better BedtimesThe Magical Mechanical Horse - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids
14 minSeason 5Episode 6

The Magical Mechanical Horse - A Mindful Bedtime Story for Kids

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A curious girl who longs to see beyond her hill secretly rides a mysterious mechanical horse that transforms into a magical flying companion. Together, they journey into the sky where she bravely plucks a star and fills it with love to heal a sick boy far away. In the end, after seeing wonders across the world, she discovers that home is the most wonderful place of all.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:

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© BYUradioLength 14 min20 July 2026Season 5Episode 6BedtimeStoriesMindfulnessUSAStory

TRAILER: Wink - Bedtime Stories

TRAILER: Wink - Bedtime Stories

This is a serialised ongoing story, so jumping in at episode 10, for example, could confuse matters.

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Under 5sBedtimeStoriesMindfulnessUSAStory20 July 2026© BYUradio

A curious girl who longs to see beyond her hill secretly rides a mysterious mechanical horse that transforms into a magical flying companion. Together, they journey into the sky where she bravely plucks a star and fills it with love to heal a sick boy far away. In the end, after seeing wonders across the world, she discovers that home is the most wonderful place of all.

Hey parents, here are 4 ways to build attachment as you listen to the story together:

1.) Draw a star in the air above your child to help them visualize it. 2.) Model the breathing for your child.

3.) Do the tapping with your child.

4.) Tap your fingers lightly on your child's face like star dust.

For more bedtime connection tips, visit Wink on Youtube, Instagram or Facebook. @ wink-bedtime-stories or on our Substack - Parenting with Wink: Bedtime Stories and Beyond. https://winkbedtimestories.substack.com/publish/post/190425474?back=%2Fpublish%2Fposts%2Fdrafts

Wink is a production of BYUradio and is always ad and interruption free. Storyteller and writer: Steffani Raff. Producers: Wendy Folsom, Sam Payne, Brian Tanner and Kay Hendrickson. Post Production by Trent Reimschussel, Kip Merrill, Gabriella Zuniga, and Adam Wells. Music by Trent Reimschussel. Social Media: Kay Hendrickson and Roman Russell.


© BYUradio |Original Episode URL. The content, artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot and remain the property of their respective owners.


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