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The Moonlighter – Bedtime Stories in English

By The Moonlighter with Max

Calm and relaxing bedtime stories in English for children. 🌙 Perfect for winding down at night while naturally learning English through simple, gentle storytelling. Each episode includes “magic words” to help children listen, learn, and imagine. Ideal for young learners, families, and anyone who loves peaceful stories before sleep.

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34 episodes
·13:18

The Bremen Town Musicians 🫏🐕🐈🐓🎶| A Funny Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my Moonlighters! 🐒 A tired old donkey, a sleepy dog, a grumpy cat and a very loud rooster run away together to become musicians in the town of Bremen. 🎶 But on the way, they find a little house in the dark forest… and something surprising inside! A funny, cozy story about friendship and teamwork, perfect for bedtime.

✨ Moonlighter Magic Words: music, friends, window
🌙 Plus tonight's Moonbeam Riddle. Can you guess the answer?

New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM (CET). Follow so you never miss a story!

🎵 Music by Alex Morgan (Pixabay)

·13:42

Three Billy Goats Gruff 🐐🌉 | A Cozy Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my Moonlighters 🐒 Tonight, three hungry billy goats want to cross the bridge to the sweet green grass on the other side. But a very grumpy troll lives underneath! Can the goats find a clever way across?

Snuggle up and listen to this gentle retelling of a classic fairy tale, told in clear, simple English. It is perfect for bedtime and for children learning English.

✨ Tonight's Moonlighter Magic Words: bridge, grumpy, clever

🌙 The Moonbeam Riddle: Did you guess last week's riddle? Listen for the answer, then try tonight's new one!

🗓️ New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM CET (19:00, hora de España)

💛 If your little one enjoyed the story, please follow the show and leave a rating. It helps other families find us.

🎵 Music by Alex Morgan (Pixabay)

·14:12

Stone Soup 🍲🪨 | A Heartwarming Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my Moonlighters! 🐒 Tonight a clever traveller named Rosa arrives in a hungry little village with nothing but a big pot and a smooth grey stone. With the help of a curious boy called Tom, she shows everyone that when we share what we have, something truly delicious can happen. 🍲💛

A cosy classic fairy tale about kindness, teamwork and sharing, perfect for bedtime and for children learning English.

🌙 Tonight's Moonlighter Magic Words: hungry, share and delicious

🌟 Stay until the end for the Moonbeam Riddle! Can you guess the answer before next week?

📅 New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM (CET, Spanish time)

🎵 Music by Alex Morgan (Pixabay)

·11:54

Rumpelstiltskin ✨ | A Magical Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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A greedy king, a clever queen, and a strange little man who can spin straw into gold — but only for a price. Snuggle up for this classic bedtime tale, perfect for kids learning English! 🌙


Tonight's magic words: gold, promise, name. Can your little one remember all three?


New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM (7 PM CET) — see you next week, Moonlighters! 🐒


🎵 Music by Alex Morgan (Pixabay)

·13:11

The Emperor's New Clothes 👑✨ | A Silly Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my Moonlighters 🐒 Tonight's tale follows a vain Emperor, two clever tricksters, and one brave little voice who dares to tell the truth. Snuggle in for a cozy bedtime story about honesty, pride, and why it's always okay to say what you really see. Perfect for kids learning English — with gentle narration and simple vocabulary for growing listeners. 🎵 Music by Alex Morgan (Pixabay)


New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM CET! 🌙

·13:23

The Gingerbread Man 🍪🏃 |A Sweet & Speedy Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my Moonlighters 🐒 Tonight's story is a classic chase you'll love — join us as a cheeky little gingerbread man runs, and runs, and runs away from everyone who tries to catch him! Can anyone stop him before it's too late? 🍪


This is a cozy bedtime story for kids learning English, perfect for winding down before sleep.


🎵 Music: "Pacing the Hallway" by Bedtime Watch (CapCut library)


✨ New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM CET ✨

·12:50

The Princess and the Pea 👑🫛 | S3 Ep6 | A Cozy Bedtime Story | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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A real princess is hard to find… but one tiny pea might just prove it! 👑✨ Join us for a cozy bedtime tale about a mysterious princess, a stormy night, and twenty soft mattresses hiding one very surprising test.


Perfect for kids learning English — snuggle in and listen along! 🌙


🔔 New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM (CET)

📚 Learn English with The Moonlighter, one bedtime story at a time.

·08:55

Goldilocks and the Three Bears 🐻 | Bedtime Story for Kids | The Moonlighter

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Snuggle in, Moonlighters 🌙 — tonight we follow a very curious little girl deep into the forest, where she finds a cozy house, three bowls of porridge, and a few surprises waiting inside. A gentle bedtime classic with easy English for young learners, perfect for winding down before sleep.


✨ Magic words tonight: curious, porridge, just right

🕰️ New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM (CET)

🎵 Music by Alex Morgan (Pixabay)

🎧 Follow The Moonlighter for more bedtime stories in English

·15:00

The Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️🌊 | A Cozy Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Dive into a gentle, cozy retelling of The Little Mermaid — perfect for winding down at bedtime! Follow a curious little mermaid as she discovers the world above the waves, learns the magic of song, and finds her way back home to family. 🧜‍♀️🌙


Perfect for kids learning English, with simple, soothing narration and calming ocean sounds to drift off to.


🐒 Hello, my Moonlighters! New bedtime stories every Thursday.


#BedtimeStories #LearnEnglish #TheLittleMermaid #KidsPodcast #EnglishForKids

·15:00

The Golden Starfish 2 🌊⭐ | A Magical Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Join Sandy, Finn, and Pip the seals as they return to the moonlit beach for part two of their starfish adventure! 🌙✨ A cozy bedtime story to help kids fall asleep while learning English. Perfect for young English learners and little dreamers everywhere.


🔑 This week’s magic words: moonlight, whisper, home


🐒 New episodes every weeks— follow along for more Moonlighter bedtime tales!


#BedtimeStories #LearnEnglish #KidsPodcast #TheMoonlighter #ESL

·08:55

The Elves and the Shoemaker 🧵👞🧝 | A Cozy Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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A poor shoemaker is down to his very last piece of leather — until something magical happens overnight. This cozy retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm tale is perfect for winding down before bed, with gentle narration and three simple English words for little listeners to learn: leather, stitch, and elves.


🐒 New Moonlighter stories every Thursday at 7 PM (Spain time) — subscribe so you never miss one.

🌙 Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or young English learners.

·11:54

The Frog Prince 🐸👑 | A Magical Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my Moonlighters! 🐒 Tonight we’re diving into a classic tale of a golden ball, a talking frog, and a promise that’s hard to keep. Join Princess Elsie as she learns that keeping your word — and being kind — can lead to real magic. ✨


Listen out for tonight’s three magic words: promise, golden, and kindness. Can you spot them all?


Perfect for winding down before bed and picking up new English words along the way.


🎵 Music by Alex Morgan (Pixabay).

·14:52

Snow White 🍎🪞 | A Magical Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my Moonlighters 🐒 Tonight’s tale takes us into a deep, dark forest, where a kind princess finds a tiny cottage — and seven new friends — while a jealous queen and her magic mirror plot to stop her.


Snuggle in for this magical bedtime story, perfect for kids learning English! Listen out for tonight’s 3 magic words: mirror, apple, and seven.


🎵 Music: Alex Morgan (Pixabay)


🌙 New bedtime stories every week — follow The Moonlighter so you never miss a tale!

·17:51

Hansel and Gretel 🌲🍞🏠 | A Cosy Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my Moonlighters! 🐒 Tonight we head deep into the forest with Hansel and Gretel — two brave children, a trail of crumbs, and a magical way home. Along the way we meet a house made of gingerbread, a wicked witch, and discover that courage doesn’t always roar — sometimes it just keeps going, quietly, one step at a time.


🌟 Tonight’s 3 Magic Words: FOREST • BREAD • HOME

Perfect for kids learning English — listen out for the magic words as the story unfolds, and see if you can spot them all!


A cosy bedtime story for children learning English, gently narrated for sleepy ears. 🌙


🔔 Follow The Moonlighter for a new bedtime story every two weeks.


🎵 Music by Alex Morgan (Pixabay)


Sweet dreams, Moonlighters. 🌙

·11:00

The Golden Starfish 🌟🦭🌊 | A Brand New Bedtime Story | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my Moonlighters! 🌙


Tonight’s story is something truly special — and you won’t find it anywhere else.


This is The Golden Starfish, a brand new original story about three seals called Sandy, Finn, and Pip, who live in a little cottage by the sea. One early morning, the smallest seal makes a magical discovery on the beach — and learns that the most magical things in life aren’t always what we expect.


🌟 Tonight’s magic words: wish, golden, together

Can you spot all three?


Perfect for children learning English and for anyone who loves a warm, original story by the sea.


🎙️ New episodes every week.

💜 Follow The Moonlighter so you never miss a story.


Sweet dreams. 🌙

·11:54

The Snow Queen ❄️👑🌨️ | A Magical Bedtime Story | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my Moonlighters! 🌙


Tonight we travel deep into the frozen north, where the Snow Queen rules over a palace of ice and snow. When Kai is taken away by the Snow Queen, his best friend Gerda sets off on a brave and beautiful journey to bring him home.


This is The Snow Queen — Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless story of friendship, courage, and the warmth that no winter can ever freeze.


🌟 Tonight’s magic words: mirror, frost, brave

Can you spot all three?


Perfect for children learning English and for anyone who loves a cosy, classic story.


🎙️ New episodes every week.

💜 Follow The Moonlighter so you never miss a story.


Sweet dreams. 🌙

·18:45

Beauty and the Beast 🌹✨ | A Cosy Bedtime Story for All Ages | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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🌹 Tonight, snuggle up for a gentle telling of Beauty and the Beast — the classic story of a brave girl, a magic rose, and a Beast with a kinder heart than anyone knew. Whether you’re 5 or 55, this one is for you. 🏰


A story about courage, kindness, and seeing past the surface. Perfect for winding down after a long day and for anyone learning English along the way. 🌙


✨ Tonight’s three magic words: rose, castle, and kind.


Sweet dreams from The Moonlighter. 🐒🌙


🎵 Music: Alex Morgan — Pixabay

·14:52

Puss in Boots 👢🐱 | A Clever Bedtime Story | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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🐱 Tonight, snuggle up for the clever tale of Puss in Boots — a small cat with big boots and an even bigger plan. Can one clever cat change a poor young man’s fortune forever? 🌙


Tonight’s three magic words: clever, boots, fortune.


🎥 You can also find us on YouTube — search The Moonlighter Bedtime Stories for the full visual experience!


Sweet dreams from The Moonlighter. 🌙

·13:43

Cinderella 👠✨ | A Magical Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my little cheeky monkeys! 🐒✨


Tonight, we’re going to the ball! 🏰 Join Cinderella on a magical night of glass slippers, fairy godmothers, and midnight surprises — a story about kindness, courage, and believing in yourself. 💫


Listen carefully, my little ones — there are three magic words hiding in tonight’s story. Can you find them? 🔍


Sweet dreams are waiting… Let’s begin! 🌙


Learn English naturally through the magic of storytelling — with The Moonlighter.

·12:31

Little Red Riding Hood 🐺🧺❤️ | A Cosy Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my little cheeky monkeys! 🐒🌙


Tonight we follow a little girl in a bright red hood as she walks through the forest to visit her grandmother — but a very clever wolf is listening to every word she says…


This is Little Red Riding Hood — a classic fairy tale retold as a gentle, immersive bedtime story in English.


🌟 Tonight’s magic words: basket, forest, grandmother

Can you hear them all?


Perfect for children aged 5–9 who are learning English, or for any little one who loves a cosy bedtime story.


🎙️ New episodes every week.

💜 Follow The Moonlighter so you never miss a story.


Sweet dreams. 😴

·10:18

Jack and the Beanstalk 🌱☁️ | A Calm Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my little cheeky monkeys… 🐒🌙

Tonight’s story is Jack and the Beanstalk, a classic tale about a brave boy, a handful of magic beans, and a giant at the top of the clouds.

Follow Jack as he climbs higher and higher into the sky — and discovers that the most extraordinary adventures can begin in the most ordinary places.

This calm and cosy bedtime story is perfect for children learning English or winding down before sleep.

✨ Magic words: bean, giant, gold

Listen, relax, and drift off into a peaceful sleep…

Goodnight 🌙— The Moonlighter

·07:03

Lazy Jack | A Calm Bedtime Story About Learning and Growing Up

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Hello, my little cheeky monkeys 🐒✨


Tonight’s gentle bedtime story is Lazy Jack, a classic tale about a boy who doesn’t like to work… but slowly learns some very important lessons along the way.


With our three magic words — Jack, work, learn — we’ll follow Jack as he tries different jobs, makes funny mistakes, and discovers how to do things a little better each time.


This soft and simple story is perfect for helping children relax, learn English naturally, and drift peacefully off to sleep 😴🌙


So get cosy, close your eyes, and let the story gently guide you into dreamland…


Goodnight, sleep tight… and sweet dreams 🌟

·05:56

Johnny-Cake | A Gentle Bedtime Story About Adventure and Home

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Hello, my little cheeky monkeys 🐒✨


Tonight’s calming bedtime story is Johnny-Cake, a classic tale full of adventure, running, and a very cheeky escape!


With our three magic words — cake, run, home — we’ll follow Johnny-Cake as he rolls away on a journey, meeting different animals along the way. But where is he really going… and will he ever stop?


This gentle, rhythmic story is perfect for helping children relax, learn English naturally, and drift off into a peaceful sleep 😴🌙


So snuggle down, get cosy, and let your imagination roll along with Johnny-Cake…


Goodnight, sleep tight… and sweet dreams 🌟

·05:59

The Ant and the Grasshopper 🐜🌾 | A Gentle Bedtime Story About Hard Work and Seasons

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Hello, my cheeky monkeys… 🐒🌙


Tonight’s calming bedtime story is The Ant and the Grasshopper — a peaceful tale about hard work, preparing for the future, and the changing seasons.


Perfect for helping little ones relax and learn English naturally as they drift off to sleep.


✨ Magic words: ant, summer, winter


So get cosy, close your eyes, and let this gentle story guide you into a deep, restful sleep…


Goodnight 🌙💤

·06:03

The Tortoise and the Hare 🐢🐇 | A Calm Bedtime Story for Kids (Learn English While You Sleep)

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Hello, my cheeky monkeys… 🐒🌙


Tonight’s gentle bedtime story is The Tortoise and the Hare — a calming and classic tale about patience, perseverance, and going at your own pace.


Perfect for relaxing before sleep, this story helps children learn English in a soft, natural way while winding down for the night.


✨ Magic words: tortoise, hare, race


So snuggle up, close your eyes, and let the story carry you into a peaceful sleep…


Goodnight 🌙💤

·04:59

The Magpie’s Nest 🐦🪶 | A Calm Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my little cheeky monkeys… 🐒🌙


Tonight’s story is The Magpie’s Nest, a gentle tale about a clever bird who teaches others how to build the perfect nest… and what happens when no one listens until the end.


Join the birds as they learn, leave too early, and discover an important lesson about patience and paying attention.


This calm and cosy bedtime story is perfect for children learning English or relaxing before sleep.


✨ Magic words: magpie, nest, feathers


Listen, relax, and drift off into a peaceful, cosy sleep…


Goodnight 🌙


— The Moonlighter

·05:53

The Boy Who Cried Wolf 🐺🐑 | A Calm Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my little cheeky monkeys… 🐒🌙


Tonight’s story is The Boy Who Cried Wolf, a classic tale about a young shepherd, a mischievous trick, and an important lesson about telling the truth.


Follow the boy as he learns what happens when people stop believing you… even when you really need help.


This calm and cosy bedtime story is perfect for children learning English or relaxing before sleep.


✨ Magic words: shepherd, wolf, truth


Listen, relax, and drift off into a peaceful, gentle sleep…


Goodnight 🌙


— The Moonlighter

·05:35

Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse 🐭🍮 | A Gentle Bedtime Story for Kids

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Hello, my little cheeky monkeys… 🐒🌙


Tonight’s story is Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse, a magical and slightly silly tale about two tiny mice, a pudding, and a very unexpected chain of events.


As one small accident turns into something much bigger, this gentle story reminds us to be careful and kind… even with the smallest things.


This calm and cosy bedtime story is perfect for children learning English or winding down before sleep.


✨ Magic words: mouse, pudding, tumble


Listen, relax, and drift off into a peaceful sleep…


Goodnight 🌙


— The Moonlighter

·04:17

The Little Red Hen 🐔🌾 | A Calm Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Hello, my little cheeky monkeys… 🐒🌙


Tonight’s story is The Little Red Hen, a classic tale about hard work, helping others, and earning your rewards.


Join a clever little hen as she plants wheat, bakes bread, and learns an important lesson about teamwork along the way.


This calm and cosy bedtime story is perfect for children learning English or winding down before sleep.


✨ Magic words: hen, wheat, bread


Listen, relax, and drift off into a peaceful sleep…


Goodnight 🌙


— The Moonlighter

·06:36

The Three Bears 🐻✨ | A Gentle Bedtime Story for Sleep & Learning English

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Drift off into a peaceful forest with tonight’s bedtime story… The Three Bears 🐻


In this calm and cozy tale, we follow a family of bears as they discover a surprising visitor in their home. With soft narration and simple English, this story is perfect for children learning English or anyone who wants to relax before sleep.


✨ Magic Words: forest, star, sleep


Close your eyes, listen carefully, and let your imagination wander…


Perfect for:

🌙 Bedtime routines

📚 Learning English naturally

😴 Relaxation and sleep


Goodnight, my little cheeky monkeys… 🌟

·07:56

The Three Little Pigs 🐷🌙 | Bedtime Story for Kids (Learn English While You Sleep)

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Drift into a peaceful night with The Moonlighter… 🌙✨


In tonight’s calming bedtime story, we follow the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs — a gentle and magical retelling designed to help children relax, unwind, and fall asleep.


With a soft, soothing voice and simple English, this story is perfect for:

• 💤 Bedtime and relaxation

• 📚 Learning English naturally

• 🌙 Creating a calm nighttime routine


Listen out for tonight’s magic words: forest, star, and sleep… ✨


Close your eyes, get comfortable, and let your imagination drift…


Goodnight, my little cheeky monkeys… 🌙🐒

·14:19

The Enormous Turnip 🥕🌱 | A Funny Bedtime Story for Kids | Learn English with The Moonlighter

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Join The Moonlighter for this classic, cosy tale about teamwork. Every little bit of help counts — even the tiniest helper of all!

✨ Tonight's Moonlighter Magic Words: enormous, pull, help

🌙 Plus, find out the answer to last week's Moonbeam Riddle!

Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or kids learning English (ESL/EFL) at home or in the classroom.

📅 New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM (CET)
🎧 Follow, subscribe and share with a friend who loves bedtime stories!

🎵 Music by Alex Morgan (Pixabay)