Swiss Family Robinson, Part 2 | Calming Tale for Sleep by Johann David Wyss

Tonight on Chapter & Pillow, we return to Johann David Wyss's classic adventure, Swiss Family Robinson. The family has officially built their makeshift raft and is preparing to leave the stranded shipwreck. In this chapter, we follow them as they load up their most important tools, row through the rocky waves, and make landfall on the deserted island shoreline. Once their feet are on solid ground, they pitch a simple tent out of a ship sail and gather around a warm cooking fire for their very first evening on the beach. This soft, ad-free narration features slow pacing to help you quiet your thoughts, let go of the day, and drift off naturally. Behind the Story: Before he wrote down these adventures for his sons, Johann David Wyss was a highly respected church rector and an accomplished linguist who could speak four languages fluently. He was so obsessed with tracking down rare books that he spent years collecting real-world survival guides and geography maps from all over the globe, which is how he knew so many quirky, hyper-specific facts about tropical plants and survival tricks. Send us Fan Mail Support the show About Chapter & Pillow Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep brings you classic bedtime stories that I carefully select to help you leave your day behind and drift peacefully to sleep. No AI-just calm stories by a human voice. 💌 Stay in touch: Have a public-domain story request, suggestion, or just want to say hello? Write anytime at [email protected]. ⭐ Enjoying the show? A rating or review is a simple way to help other listeners discover Chapter & Pillow, and I would be so grateful for your support.. Thank you for spending part of your night with me. So close your eyes, settle in, and have the sweetest of dreams. I'll “see” you next time. Kathleen 🌙