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Jessie J to Share Message of “Resilience and Hope” on CBeebies Bedtime Story

A moving tale of perseverance and optimism will grace screens this week as singer Jessie J prepares to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story. The 37-year-old artist, and mother of one, will narrate My Path, written and illustrated by Jana Curll, on Friday evening.

The story centers on a snail’s journey through life’s challenges, offering a gentle metaphor for navigating difficult times. jessie J, whose birth name is Jessica Cornish, reflected on the story’s resonance with her own experiences. “Every day, we follow our very own special path and it can take us in many directions,” she stated. “My path has led me here to read you a CBeebies Bedtime Story.”

She continued, drawing a parallel between the snail’s struggles and universal human experiences: “Like the little snail in the story, we might experience bumps along the way and some big mountains to climb, but I say to myself, ‘keep going Jess’, and I hope that’s what little ones and grown-ups take from My Path too.”

Did you know? – CBeebies Bedtime stories began in 2013 and aims to encourage pre-school children and their parents to share story time together. Celebrities reading the stories are chosen for their appeal to young audiences.

This appearance comes following a period of personal health challenges for the “Price Tag” singer. She publicly shared a supportive embrace with Britain’s Princess of Wales at Wednesday’s Royal Variety Performance,shortly after undergoing breast cancer surgery in June.In August, Jessie J revealed the need for a further operation before the year’s end, prompting the postponement of her tour.

Specifically, the singer has rescheduled her UK and European tour dates to April 2026, and was forced to cancel the US leg entirely. Despite thes setbacks, jessie J maintains a hopeful outlook, which she intends to convey through the bedtime story.

Pro tip: – Bedtime stories can definately help children develop language skills and creativity. Reading aloud also creates a calming routine before sleep.

The CBeebies reading will conclude with a message of empowerment: “Every path is special, so choose yours … and keep going. Life is one big and beautiful adventure. Choose a happy path, believe in magic and live your best life.”

Jessie J’s own life has been marked by ongoing health battles, including a heart condition diagnosed in childhood, a minor stroke at age 18, and a temporary loss of hearing in 2020. This history undoubtedly informs her empathetic approach to the story’s themes.

The CBeebies Bedtime Stories series has previously featured a diverse range of prominent figures, including Olivia Colman, Kylie Minogue, and Tom Hardy.

Reader question: – What qualities do you think make a good bedtime story reader? What impact do you think celebrity readers have on children?

The episode featuring Jessie J will air on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer on Friday at 6:50 p.m. and is also available on BBC iPlayer.