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Sleep. That magical state that eludes little kids, as well as big ones. Fall asleep faster with Shakespearean actress Kaci Hamilton, as she narrates your favourite bedtime stories and fairy tales in a mellifluous Jamaican accent. That's right, mellifluous. And there's even a little pink noise in the background to help seal the deal. Because we all could use a little help with bedtime, mon!

Kaci Hamilton

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    • Feb 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 5m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Jamaican Me Sleepy

    We're On Holiday...Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 0:29


    Jamaican Me Sleepy is going into hibernation till the fall. But stay tuned little ones, we'll be back in September with all new stories. So you won't miss a snoozing beat!Support the show

    S9: Ep. #4 - Toads and Diamonds

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 5:35


    A favourite here at Jamaican Me Sleepy, Toads and Diamonds is a timeless reminder that it always, always pays to always be nice. Imagine if this could really happen?Support the show

    S9: Ep. #3 - Jack and the Beanstalk

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 11:39


    Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, that was really thoughtful of Jack to grab the harp and hen as her ran from the giant. Great news, they all made it.Support the show

    S9: Ep. #2 - Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 6:08


    Did the Sheriff of Nottingham really not recognise him? Perhaps his archery skills are that dazzling...Support the show

    S9: Ep. #1 - The Girl Who Changed her Fate

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 6:14


    Elena wasn't going to let an old woman's prediction determine her destiny, oh no. She took matters into her own hands. And she got the gold.Support the show

    S8: Ep. #4 - A Christmas Carol

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 3:25


    On this day of giving, sharing, reflection and rebirth, it's the timeless tale of second chances. Merry Christmas everyone, and to all a good night!Support the show

    S8: Ep. #2 - The Gift of the Magi

    Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 4:58


    They wanted to make Christmas special for each other. But it turns out everyday is Christmas because they have each other.

    S8: Ep. #1 - The Elves and the Shoemaker

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 5:24


    If you love someone - or just really appreciate their stitch-work - set them free. It is Christmas after all.

    S7: Ep. #4 - Cinderella

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 3:50


    It never gets old: girl is under-appreciated, girl get passed over for all the fun, girl's fairy godmother appears and turns a pumpkin, some field mice and an apron into the most beautiful get up for the ball. Girl gets the love of her life.Support the show

    The Emperor's New Clothes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 6:01


    It's not easy holding your head high and walking tall when you're not wearing any clothes. But if the Emperor can do it, so...can...you?

    S7: Ep. #2 - Maui from Moana: Tales of a Demi-God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 6:56


    Did you know it was a mischievous fishing trip with Maui and his brothers that led to the creation of Hawaii? Listen and learn. Or sleep. Either works.Support the show

    S7: Ep. #1 - Aladdin and the Magic Lamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 7:59


    The classic tale of the genie in a bottle. What would you do with your three wishes?Support the show

    S6: Ep. #4 - Pocahontas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 9:44


    Pocahontas reminds us of the magic that can happen when we put aside our differences and love people for who they are. Now, that's girl power.Support the show

    S6: Ep. #3 - Snow White

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 13:25


    It was Snow White's kind heard that made it all work out in the end. Ok, and maybe a little help from those trusty dwarves. Support the show

    S6: Ep. #2 - The Princess and the Frog

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 6:52


    To celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, we much prefer this version of The Frog Prince. The princess doesn't judge a book by its cover and accepts the frog for who he is. Lucky him!Support the show

    S6: Ep. #1 - Mulan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 7:00


    We couldn't think of a better way to kick off International Day of the Girl Child. Hua Mulan is everything awesome about being a girl: brave, selfless, loyal, honourable, fierce, passionate, and humble. And she kicks butt! Support the show

    International Day of the Girl Child Is Coming Up!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 0:40


    October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, and we wanted to honour all the amazing little ones out there, with stories that remind us why it's awesome to be a girl. October's stories are dedicated to four amazing ladies, who exhibit compassion, empathy, selflessness, kindness, ingenuity, and bravery. Just a few of the things that make girls great. So tune in on Tuesday October 11 to hear the stories of Pocahontas, The Princess and the Frog, Mulan, and Snow White. Who run the world? Girls!Support the show

    Jamaican Me Sleepy is Back!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 0:29


    With everyone on summer holiday, we decided to take a nap. But now we're back, refreshed, and ready for some stories. And we have a great line up: Maui from Moana, Robin Hood,  Cinderella, Jack and his Beanstalk...we even kick things off with a four stories of strong girls kicking butt, just in time for International Day of the Girl Child on October 11. So grab a pillow and get cozy, it's bedtime!Support the show

    We're Off for the Summer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 0:29


    Jamaican Me Sleepy is taking a little summer holiday! We're going to rest and reset, and come back sleepier than ever. Soon come, mon!Support the show

    S5: Ep. #4 - The Velveteen Rabbit - Part II

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 10:58


    Bunny thought he would never see those rabbits again; but he got even more than he wished for. With a little love - and the help of a friendly fairy - he became Real. Support the show

    S5: Ep. #3 - The Velveteen Rabbit - Part I

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 15:59


    Everybody should have a friendship like the boy and Bunny, because it's the best thing in the world to love, and be loved in return. Get ready for sweet, cuddly dreams with part one of The Velveteen Rabbit.Support the show

    S5: Ep. #2 - The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 2:38


    Aesop does it again with another valuable lesson - slow down, enjoy the ride, and don't worry so much about trying to have it all. Support the show

    S5: Ep. #1 - Little Bo-Peep

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 1:51


    Bet you didn't think sheep could be reunited with their lost tails...but then again, shepherdesses get things done.Support the show

    S4: Ep. #4 - The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

    Play Episode Play 21 sec Highlight Listen Later May 12, 2022 8:57


    It's rainy, there's a white cat, a handkerchief full of onions, and a rescue mission involving Old Mr. Bunny. But it all works out in the end for Peter Rabbit's spunky cousin.Support the show

    S4: Ep. #3 - The Boy Who Cried Wolf

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later May 12, 2022 2:47


    Best be believin' the townspeople didn't believe him. But Aesop was right, you can't go crying wolf willy nilly.Support the show

    S4: Ep. #2 - The House that Jack Built

    Play Episode Play 18 sec Highlight Listen Later May 12, 2022 3:38


    There's a lot of stuff in the house that Jack built. But Mother Goose makes it sound so rhyming good.Support the show

    S4: Ep. #1 - Rapunzel

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later May 12, 2022 4:30


    Spoiler alert: she lets down her hair.  But she also rescues the prince. Go Rapunzel!Support the show

    S3: Ep. #4 - The Three Little Pigs

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 4:30


    No huffing and puffing here! The three pigs battle the big bad wolf and learn that a brick house is the best kind of house, even if it requires a little more work.Support the show

    S3: Ep. #3 - Androcles

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 2:46


    Think you could befriend a lion? All it takes is a little kindness, according to Aesop.Support the show

    S3: Ep. #1 - The Tale of Peter Rabbit

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 8:20


    Root for the precocious Peter Rabbit as he goes on a daring adventure through Mr. McGregor's garden, in Beatrix  Potter's timeless story.Support the show

    S3: Ep. #2 - The Lion and The Mouse

    Play Episode Play 22 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 2:17


    Good things come in small packages! In this Aesop fable, it's the little mouse that saves the day.Support the show

    S2: Ep. #4 - The Ugly Duckling

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 6:37


    Hans Christian Andersen's time old tale of the misunderstood little duckling. May he bring out the swan in all of us. Support the show

    S2: Ep. #3 - The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 3:14


    Sometimes the grass isn't greener on the other side. Aesop's classic fable about appreciating what you have, no matter how humble.Support the show

    S2: Ep. #2 - Old Mother Hubbard

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 2:48


    Old Mother Hubbard...and her crazy dog. He's sitting in chairs, feeding the cat! See what else these two are up to in this favourite rhyme from Mother Goose.Support the show

    S2: Ep. #1 - Anansi and Gub Gub Peas

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 5:30


    In this premiere of Season 2, we visit the motherland, West Africa, to meet the greatest trickster of Afro-Caribbean lore, Anansi Spider. Listen as Anansi uses his cunning to get Lion to take his place...Support the show

    S1: Ep. #4 - The Three Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 10:17


    If Goldilocks listened to this episode, she would say it's not too long, and not too short, but just right. Kaci Hamilton narrates the curious case of Goldilocks and The Three Bears.  No one's sleeping in your bed but you...Support the show

    S1: Ep. #3 - Humpty Dumpty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 5:56


    In Denslow's spin on Humpty Dumpy, our fave egg friend leaves the wall and goes on to travel the world, bringing joy wherever he goes. And you'll really love the way Humpty Dumpty sounds in a Jamaican accent. Sweet dreams...Support the show

    S1: Ep. #2 - Little Red Riding Hood

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 6:20


    Get ready to saw those logs, as Kaci Hamilton narrates the Brothers Grimm classic, Little Red Riding Hood. Sleep tight...Support the show

    S1: Ep. #1 - The Tortoise and The Hare

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 3:10


    Welcome to season 1, episode 1 of Jamaican Me Sleepy, the sleep podcast that features your favourite classic tales read in a mellifluous Jamaican accent. In our inaugural episode, actress, voiceover artist, and bonafide Jamaican Kaci Hamilton narrates the classic underdog story of The Tortoise and the Hare. Night night...Support the show

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