Our Halloween Competition Winner is 🎃... - Koala Moon: Kids Bedtime Stories & Sleep Stories for Kids Podcast

Koala Moon: "Our Halloween Competition Winner is 🎃..."

Host: Abbe Opher
Date: November 4, 2025
Podcast: Koala Moon: Kids Bedtime Stories & Sleep Stories for Kids

Episode Overview

This special episode celebrates the winners and entries of Koala Moon's Halloween competition. Host Abbe Opher (Abby) shares the creative highlights from children around the world, showcasing costumes, drawings, and pumpkin carvings contributed by Koala Moon listeners. Abby announces the grand prize winner, gives shoutouts to many imaginative entrants, and encourages listeners to stay tuned for more creative competitions and bedtime adventures.

Main Highlights & Key Discussion Points

1. Competition Winner Announced!

[00:13] Announcement:
- Greta, aged 8, is named the winner.
- Winning entry: Greta drew Kira as a pumpkin in a full Halloween scene, making her move with a lollipop stick, and dressed as a green witch with her puppy, Rudy.
- Abby remarks on Greta's hard work and creativity:
  
  “Greta, you absolutely amazed us. We can tell you worked so hard on your entry!” (Abby, [00:19])

2. Shoutouts to Standout Entries

Abby recognizes several kids for their creative efforts and describes their submissions:
- Costumes:
  - Hazel (7, Cornwall): Dressed as a frog wizard.
    
    “How original is that?” (Abby, [00:45])
  - Mason (9): Wore both Joker and Spongebob costumes—described as a true “Halloween pro.”
  - Ellie (8): “You look like a real-life robot. You even wore robot shoes and socks made out of tinfoil. Such hard work!” (Abby, [01:01])
- Halloween Artwork:
  - Ted (5, Tunbridge): Adorable spooky drawings of Coco, Kira, Prickles, and Camo. Dressed up as Coco in a koala onesie.
  - Arabella (6, Nashville): Drew a spooky ghost and witch, and created a story about a monster who eats things from a dresser (“reminded me of our friend Snaffles!”).
  - Jasmine (10): “Your witch drawing was so detailed and neat. I think you’re going to be an amazing artist one day.” (Abby, [01:28])
  - Ellie (9, Auckland): Drew many Sleepy Forest friends in costumes, described as “a masterpiece.”
  - Scarlet (9, Massachusetts): Drawing of Cappy and Tito trick or treating at Koko’s cabin and a beautiful Halloween poem.
  - Amelia (7, Lincolnshire): “Your Halloween drawing of Disco and friends made us all smile.” (Abby, [01:58])
- Pumpkin Entries:
  - Arielle: Created “Sprout the Pumpkin”—part scarecrow, part witch, part pumpkin. Abby praises the creativity.
  - Ella and Zoe: Their “marvellous” pumpkin carvings, even if they found it slimy:
    
    “Which I personally think is the best part.” (Abby, [02:13])

3. Warm Closing & Invitation to Community

Abby reflects on the imagination and effort of the Koala Moon community:

“Every single one of you made our Halloween extra magical this year. I’m so proud of how creative our community is.” (Abby, [02:23])
Invites listeners to view the entries:

“If you’d like to see Greta’s winning creation along with all the other amazing entries, head over to our socials at KoalaKids FM. And trust me, you’re going to want to see these.” (Abby, [02:29])
Hints at future competitions and encourages ongoing participation:

“Thank you so much to everyone who took part, and who knows, maybe you’ll be our next competition winner. Remember to keep an ear out for any future competitions here on Koala Moon.” (Abby, [02:37])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“Drumroll, please. Our winner is Greta, aged 8... Greta drew Kira as a pumpkin... and even made her move around on a lollipop stick. How clever is that?” (Abby, [00:18])
“Hazel, aged seven, from Cornwall, dressed up as a frog wizard. I mean, how original is that?” (Abby, [00:45])
“Ellie... looked like a real life robot. You even wore robot shoes and socks made out of tinfoil. Such hard work.” (Abby, [01:01])
“Arabella... sent in a drawing... and even came up with a story about a monster who eats things from a dresser. It totally reminded me of our friend Snaffles.” (Abby, [01:18])
“Ella and Zoe, your pumpkin carvings were marvellous, even if you did find it all a little slimy, which I personally think is the best part.” (Abby, [02:13])
“Every single one of you made our Halloween extra magical this year. I’m so proud of how creative our community is." (Abby, [02:23])

Key Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:00 | Abby introduces the episode and Halloween competition results | | 00:13 | Winner Greta’s creation described | | 00:45 | Standout costume entries and shoutouts | | 01:18 | Notable artwork and creative stories recognized | | 01:58 | Additional art and poetry contributions | | 02:13 | Pumpkin artistry highlights | | 02:23 | Abby thanks everyone and expresses pride in community creativity | | 02:29 | Details on where to view entries; encouragement to watch for future competitions | | 02:37 | Episode transitions out as Abby previews coming bedtime adventures |

Summary

This heartwarming episode celebrates the creativity and enthusiasm of Koala Moon’s young listeners, particularly during Halloween. Through vivid descriptions and joyful recognition, Abby builds community spirit, encourages imagination, and connects children across the globe. The episode maintains its signature gentle positivity and nurturing tone, amplifying the magic of bedtime routines and affirming the special bond shared by Koala Moon families.

For more creative challenges and magical bedtime journeys, listeners are invited to stay tuned to Koala Moon and engage with the KoalaKids FM socials.

Transcript

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Hey, koala kids, it's Abby here. I am so excited to share that the results of our spooky Koala Moon Halloween competition are finally in. We had so many incredible entries and trust me, it was really hard to choose just one winner. But after lots of oohs and ahhs here at Sleep hq, we finally made our decision. So, drumroll, please. Our winner is Greta, aged 8. Greta, you absolutely amazed us. We can tell you worked so hard on your entry. Greta drew Kira as a pumpkin in a full Halloween scene and even made her move around on a lollipop stick. How clever is that? And that's not all. She also dressed up as a scary green witch with her adorable new puppy, Rudy. I bet Rudy would have had an epic time trick or treating with Hector and Sunny. Now, I have to say, choosing a winner was so tough. We had so many imaginative entries from all around the world. So, without further ado, I want to give a big shout out to some of our other amazing koala kids who entered. First up, we had some of the coolest Halloween costumes I've ever seen. Hazel, aged seven, from Cornwall, dressed up as a frog wizard. I mean, how original is that? Then we had Mason, age 9, who seriously has to be one of the biggest Halloween pros out there, dressing up as the Joker, and spongebob. Both were total showstoppers. And last but not least, Ellie, aged eight. You look like a real life robot. You even wore robot shoes and socks made out of tinfoil. Such hard work. We also had some absolutely brilliant Halloween artwork. Ted, age 5, from Tunbridge, drew the most adorable spooky versions of Coco, Kira, Prickles and Camo, and even dressed up as Coco himself in a koala onesie. Arabella, aged six, from Nashville, sent in a drawing of a spooky ghost and a witch, and even came up with a story about a monster who eats things from a dresser. It totally reminded me of our friend Snaffles. Shout out to Jasmine, aged 10. Your witch drawing was so detailed and neat. I think you're going to be an amazing artist one day. Ellie, aged 9, from Auckland, drew so many of our sleepy forest friends. There was Potato and Beans, Hector and Sunny, and even Sidney the Squirrel, all in their costumes. What a masterpiece. A big hello to Scarlet, age 9, in Massachusetts. We loved your drawing of Cappy and Tito trick or treating at Coco's cabin. And your Halloween poem was beautiful too. And Amelia, aged seven, from Lincolnshire, your Halloween drawing of Disco and friends made us all smile. Oh, we also can't forget our amazing pumpkin entries we have Arielle, who made Sprout the Pumpkin. This was part scarecrow, part witch and part pumpkin. It's so creative. And finally, Ella and Zoe, your pumpkin carvings were marvellous, even if you did find it all a little slimy, which I personally think is the best part. Every single one of you made our Halloween extra magical this year. I'm so proud of how creative our community is. 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