Sleep Tight Stories - Bedtime Stories for Kids

The Magic Leaf 🍁

Oct 17, 2024

Everett, a fourth grader, grapples with the stress of homework and expectations. A magical encounter with a wish-granting leaf reveals valuable lessons about effort and creativity. As he discovers shortcuts, he learns that true satisfaction comes from embracing challenges rather than taking the easy way out. Join him on this whimsical journey of understanding responsibility and the joy of learning!

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Ev learns that seeking shortcuts in accomplishing tasks can diminish the value of personal effort and experiences.

Through collecting leaves mindfully, Ev discovers the importance of taking time to appreciate the process over immediate gratification.

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The Burden of Homework

Ev faces the challenge of increased responsibilities in fourth grade, highlighted by a hefty art project assigned over the weekend. Initially, he is frustrated by the burden of homework, particularly because it disrupts his weekend plans and activities with friends. His art teacher's requirement to collect autumn leaves in various colors feels overwhelming, and Ev struggles with the thought of spending his precious free time on this task. His desire to avoid this responsibility leads him to seek shortcuts, showcasing his impatience and longing for immediate gratification.

The Lesson of the Magical Leaf

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Everett enjoys school but isn’t enjoying the extra responsibility that Grade 4 brings. When he learns that he has homework to do over the weekend, he cannot believe it. Ev, as he is usually called, can’t get his work done fast enough, and when he finds a shortcut, he realizes how lucky he is until he gets to school on Monday and hears the other students talking about their homework, and he realizes maybe he shouldn’t have taken the shortcut.

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Sheryl & Clark
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When your kids Sleep Tight, you will too. Sleep Tight Stories brings joy and comfort to millions of families worldwide with new calming bedtime stories every single week. Each episode is relevant to children’s lived experiences, and sparks wonder (without overstimulation) so listeners can easily drift off to sleep. As one young fan eloquently states, “The stories are very entertaining, but they also are not entertaining enough to make it hard for me to sleep.” Make bedtime the sweetest part of everyone’s day with Sleep Tight Stories

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