The Sleeping World: Neighborhood Stroll with a Dog

De: Mumble Media, Audible Sleep

Narrado por: Cynthia Kimola

Wind down by escaping into nature. Part soundscape and part bedtime story, The Sleeping World is an intimate journey through ecologies around the world.

Dogs are a familiar and comforting part of many of our lives. In this episode, we take a walk with a pet xoloitzcuintli, or Mexican hairless dog, as he greets his blocks by smell. Along the way, we learn the backstory of squirrels in U.S. cities and observe the very smart and clean neighborhood raccoon.

This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time this dog is back home, curled up under a blanket and starting to drift off to the patter of rain, you’ll be ready to drift off too.

Produced by Audible and Mumble Media
Written by Cara Ehlenfeldt
Narrated by Cynthia Kimola
Executive Producers for Mumble Media: Cara Ehlenfeldt and Jake Young
Executive Producer for Audible: Anna Stitt
Sound Design and Mix: Mumble Media
The Mumble Media team is Jaymeson Catsouphes, Cara Ehlenfeldt, Chester Gwazda, Liz Mak, Lee Mengistu, Renée Vargas, and Jake Young
Dog Consultant: Dr. Mia Cobb
Fact-Checker: Andrea López-Cruzado
Head of Creative Development at Audible: Kate Navin
Chief Content Officer at Audible: Rachel Ghiazza

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

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Not so interesting

Although this story is in the same format as the previous ones, it’s not so interesting. The narrator has a strange accent but that doesn’t make the listening any less intersection.

Performance

The reader’s voice had a soothing effect, and the sound effects enhanced the story experience. A great story to drift off into sleep!

Soothing voice about dogs

I love going to sleep thinking about a happy walk with a little dog. I will be able to use this often, without getting bored.

Calming yet interesting

I really liked the voice of the narrator. The story is interesting yet the narration is soothing enough that it helped me relax.

Informative and Soothing

I Enjoyed the insight into perceiving the world through the brain activity of a dog. This would also be a calming listen to induce sleep.

So relaxing and informative

Petal’s adventure was both fun and informative. I laughed a few times as I followed a dog’s nightly walk. I hope Petal has more adventures to follow.

Sweet Dreams

I love pretty much everything about these recordings, the story, the narration, the background effects, everything is just soothing and relaxing!

Excellent

As a Xolo Mom, I approve of this book (LOL). Very relaxing and interesting.

Poolside naps with Asian Elephants

Magical and so informative. I was transported to a far off country that will come back to me in other quiet moments.

Sounded beautiful like I was right there. Fell to sleep quickly

Traveling to other places around the world is a great audio experience, a treat for the rare.