{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bedtime Storybook","title":"The Ugly Duckling – Calming Bedtime Story for Kids","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5d1da71d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1362,"description":"A gentle, calming read-aloud of The Ugly Duckling — perfect for helping little ones wind down for sleep. Cozy, soothing, and family-friendly, this bedtime story is ideal for quiet evenings and nighttime routines.A long time ago, on a sunny farmyard by the water, a strange little duckling hatched from the biggest egg in the nest. He was taller, grayer, and clumsier than all the others — and everyone made sure he knew it.In tonight’s bedtime story, Nathan reads “The Ugly Duckling”, a classic tale about being different, getting teased, wandering through a long winter… and finally discovering you were a swan all along.This episode is perfect for: 🌙 Bedtime wind-down – gentle pacing, soft narration, familiar fairy-tale rhythm 💛 Kids who feel “different” – a reassuring reminder that they’re not alone 📚 Fans of classic stories – a cozy, audio-only way to share a favourite tale together🧸 Story themes: Belonging and finding your place Kindness vs. teasing and exclusion Seasons changing – from cold, hard winters to warm spring gardens Growing into who you really are👨‍👩‍👧 Parent note:This story includes mild bullying/unkindness toward the duckling (being called ugly, chased, pecked, and left out), but it has a very warm, happy ending when he discovers he’s a beautiful swan and is welcomed at last.🎧 How to listen: Best enjoyed snuggled up in bed, lights low or off Let this play all the way through — the pacing is slow and soothing to help little ones drift off✨ About The Bedtime StorybookThe Bedtime Storybook is a cozy, screen-free podcast from Haunted Mouse Productions, where Nathan reads timeless stories for kids and grown-ups to share at the end of the day. Grab a blanket, press play, and let the stories do the rest.💌 Follow & shareFollow The Bedtime Storybook on your favourite podcasting platform so you don’t miss the next story.Share this episode with another parent or grandparent who loves classic tales at bedtime.https://linktr.ee/hauntedmouseproductions “The Ugly...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0pVsy7NdKDHpBURpzjpCmENpc36DHA-xOICf5hx3NfA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNGVh/MDBlMjA3MDQ1YWI4/NGYzMGQzOWY5OGRh/MWZmNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}