Episodes
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
The Royal Rabbit
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
A Tales from the Lilypad literary fairytale by Marlene Wurfel. A re-smashing, re-mixing, re-arranging and retelling of A.A. Milne's "Prince Rabbit."
Intro and Outro music created for Tales from the Lilypad by Reid Alexander Whelton.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Teddy Bear Island Tuffy's Loving Kindness Meditation
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
In this epsiode, written & performed by Marlene Wurfel, Waffles the Black Bear learns a loving-kindness meditation technique from Tuffy the Griz. It helps him calm down when he's afraid to hibernate.
Music courtesy of YouTube’s Audio Library:
“Whispering Stream” by E’s Jammy Jams
“Somnolent” by The Tides
& "AnaCaptainslogue" by Noir et Blanc Vie
Meditation technique inspired with gratitude by a loving-kindness meditation by Dr. Emma Seppala, Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education.
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Cat Castle Part II: Sleepytime in the Enchanted Castle
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
This is a sequel to the Tales from the Lilypad's version of Grimm's The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat. In the Grimm's fairytale, a poor boy is rescued by a cat who brings him to her enchanted castle in which all the servants are kittens. Inspired by the fairytale, this original 20 minute sleepycast or sleep mediation by Marlene Wurfel is to help kids fall asleep or to just rest and relax at naptime. Welcome to sleepytime at the Enchanted Castle where the sweetwater river flows past all the sleepy little kittens in the sleepy fortress in the enchanted forest.
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Earth Air and Water Fairy Sleep Meditation
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Another original sleep mediation for kids to help them build mindfulness techniques for healthy sleep. This one has ocean wave and bird sounds for white noise and to generate a feeling of wellness.
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Night Rounds in the Menagerie Sleepycast
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
This Tales from the Lilypad original sleepycast is to help listeners get sleepy at sleepytime. Go with Jack, the Great Pyrenees dog, as he makes his night rounds of the castle menagerie while the prince and princess sleep. All is well, but Jack keeps watch anyway. He's a guard-dog, so it's his job to check on all those sleeping animals.
Saturday Oct 27, 2018
A Halloween Story Too: Dave and Nightdash in Grimvale
Saturday Oct 27, 2018
Saturday Oct 27, 2018
A sequel to Nightdash set in the used-to-be-spooky town of Grimvale. But now, the Candy Cane Committee has put Christmas lights EVERYWHERE. Will Nightdash and Dave the little Monster and his bat friend be able to save Halloween?
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Sleepy Meditation with a Cloud Fairy
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Wednesday May 30, 2018
In this episode, a cloud fairy helps Lily fall asleep. It's a sleepy-time mediation for kids; help for children to fall asleep using mindfulness techniques.
Monday Feb 26, 2018
Nap with Baby Yeti Sleeping Meditation for Kids
Monday Feb 26, 2018
Monday Feb 26, 2018
This episode is a sleeping meditation. Get comfortable -- may cause drowsiness, relaxation, well-restedness and peace and quiet. Dedicated to naptime all around the world -- yay for naps!