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

Sixty years ago in the snowy valleys of Japan, a young snow monkey discovered a hotel’s hot spring, and others in her troop soon joined her. Now, generations of families have built their routines around their own hot springs. In this episode, we follow a young snow monkey as her troop leaps from rock to rock toward their favorite activity in winter: a long steamy soak.

This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time this snow monkey is ready to relax in the steamy water, you’ll be ready to relax too.

Produced by Audible and Mumble Media

Written by Liz Mak

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, Liz Mak, Lee Mengistu, David Tatasciore, Renée Vargas, Jake Young, and Sharif Youssef

Japanese Macaque Consultant: Michael Huffman

Fact-Checker: Andrea López-Cruzado

Head of Creative Development: Kate Navin

Head of Audible Originals, North America: Marshall Lewy

Chief Content Officer: Rachel Ghiazza

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.