Tonight's story Monday 2 November · last quarter

The Moon Laundry · part 1 of 4

The Dust on the Leaves

Two badgers, one tin tub, and a great many dusty leaves.

Ages 3–65 min read aloud

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The Moon Laundry

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Between two hills there is a washing line. It has been there longer than anyone remembers, and every night two badgers come out of…

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Every story here is written by Sajmn. The bedtime series are made to be read aloud, one part a night, and each part ends somewhere quiet so the light can go off.

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