The present they ask for again tomorrow night

• Midnight Magic

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  PopPlayful female vocalsChristmas bedtime

  We want a Christmas Eve song for our kids Ivy, six, and Noah, four. It's for the last hour before bed: new pyjamas, carrot out for Rudolph, Noah asking if Santa can see him 'right now' (unsettling), Ivy patrolling the fireplace. Something magical with their names in it that ends with two children actually going to sleep. A big ask. We know.

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  Verse 1

  New pyjamas, fresh and snug and tight,Ivy counting stars outside tonight,Noah's got a carrot in his hand,"This one's the crunchiest in the land."

  Pre-Chorus

  The clock's so slow, the tree lights glow,Two little hearts don't want to go,But Mummy says, and Daddy too,Santa's got a job to do.

  Chorus

  So close your eyes, Ivy and Noah,Let the sleepy magic softly grow,Rudolph's coming, snow is falling slow,Close your eyes, it's time to go.

  Verse 2

  Ivy's on patrol beside the grate,"I'll guard the fireplace, I'll stay up late,"Noah whispers, "Can he see me now?"Mum says, "Only if you're sleeping, somehow."

  Pre-Chorus

  The clock's so slow, the tree lights glow,Two little hearts don't want to go,But Mummy says, and Daddy too,Santa's got a job to do.

  Chorus

  So close your eyes, Ivy and Noah,Let the sleepy magic softly grow,Rudolph's coming, snow is falling slow,Close your eyes, it's time to go.

  Bridge

  The carrot's out, the milk is poured,The stockings hang, the hush is soft,Somewhere high above the town,A sleigh bell jingles, drifting down.

  Outro

  Hush now, Ivy, hush now, Noah,Dream of reindeer, dream of snow,Morning's coming soft and slow,Sleep now, darlings, off you go.Ivy's still... and Noah's still...Both asleep upon the hill of dreams.

• The Dinosaurs Are Sleeping, Rory

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  LullabySoft female voiceDinosaurs

  Rory is three and a half and lives his whole life as a dinosaur. He roars at the postman, eats his broccoli 'like a herbivore', and sleeps with a plastic triceratops called Steve. We need the dinosaurs to go to sleep at the end or he never will.

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  Verse 1

  The long-necks lower their heads to the ground,The valley is quiet, there's hardly a sound.The T-rex has yawned his very last roar,He isn't a-stomping any more.

  Refrain

  Hush now, Rory, the day is done,The dinosaurs sleep, every last one.Steve's on your pillow, keeping you tight,Little dinosaur, goodnight, goodnight.

  Verse 2

  The herbivores finished their broccoli trees,Just like Rory, as good as you please.The postman's gone home, no need to roar,The moon's coming up past the garden door.

  Last verse

  So close your eyes like the dinosaurs do,Big ones and small ones, and little ones too.Steve's standing guard till the morning light,Our little dinosaur, goodnight, goodnight.

• Dreaming Unicorns, Luna

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  LullabySoft female voiceUnicorns

  Luna is four and sees unicorns everywhere: in her lunchbox, her wellies and even in her dreams. She has an imaginary friend called Sparkle Mane who needs a goodnight tuck too. She would love a lullaby where the unicorns brush their manes and go to bed under a rainbow.

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  Verse 1

  Little Luna, close your eyes,Rainbows fade to soft night skies.Every unicorn you love,Rests below the stars above.

  Refrain

  Hush now Luna, drift and dream,Under skies of soft moonbeam.Sparkle Mane is tucked in tight,Sleepy unicorns, goodnight.

  Verse 2

  In your lunchbox, on your boots,Little unicorns in their suits,Brush their manes so soft and slow,Then lie down where the rainbows glow.

  Refrain

  Hush now Luna, drift and dream,Under skies of soft moonbeam.Sparkle Mane is tucked in tight,Sleepy unicorns, goodnight.

  Bridge

  Sparkle Mane will hold your hand,Walk you to the dreaming land.Nothing waits but soft and sweet,Clouds as pillows for their feet.

  Refrain

  Hush now Luna, drift and dream,Under skies of soft moonbeam.Sparkle Mane is tucked in tight,Sleepy unicorns, goodnight.

  Outro

  Luna, Luna, rest your head,Rainbow blankets on your bed.Every unicorn's asleep,Luna dreams so soft and deep.

• The Starry Night for Jude

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  LullabySoft female voiceSpace

  Jude is five and obsessed with space: he can name the planets in order and tells everyone Saturn is 'his one'. He has glow stars on his ceiling and worries the moon gets lonely. Something with rockets drifting home and the moon tucked in, please.

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  Verse 1

  Hush now Jude, the stars are lit,soft little lights where the dark sky sits.Mercury, Venus, Earth drift by,Mars is dreaming in the sky.

  Verse 2

  Jupiter yawns, so big and slow,Saturn spins with her rings aglow.That one's yours, little Jude, just for you,she twirls her light to say goodnight too.

  Refrain

  Rockets drifting, drifting home,Jude, my love, you're not alone.The moon's tucked in, all soft and round,she's never lonely, she's sleeping sound.

  Verse 3

  Neptune's calm and Uranus too,they're all asleep, just like you.Your glow stars shine on the ceiling above,tiny lights made of goodnight love.

  Refrain

  Rockets drifting, drifting home,Jude, my love, you're not alone.The moon's tucked in, all soft and round,she's never lonely, she's sleeping sound.

  Bridge

  The moon can see you, far and near,she waves goodnight, she's always here.No need to worry, no need to roam,every star is drifting home.

  Outro

  Sleep now Jude, your rocket's still,resting soft on a starry hill.Saturn's rings go round and round,hush now Jude, the whole world's found.

Hear each one with its full story: Christmas Eve song for children · Dinosaur lullaby · Unicorn lullaby · Space lullaby