Auggie and Meatball Host a Sleepover (Auggie #7)
August 20, 2026
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5 min readAuggie and Meatball Host a Sleepover (Auggie #7)
On a gloomy, tempestuous afternoon, Auggie the cat is doing what she does best: sleeping. Only her ears are slightly awake, registering the rain lashing against the windows and the occasional gust of wind shaking the panes. At her "advanced level of maturity," Auggie knows better than to concern herself with the weather outside. Staying inside is the obvious choice—any cat who insists on going out in all weather is displaying, she believes, "evidence of her inferior intelligence." She curls into a tight circle, her fluffy tail overlapping her nose, catching a much-needed nap after a day disrupted by the "noisy sucking floor machine" and unusual activity in the kitchen. Meanwhile, Meatball, the enormous orange cat who is "not as smart as Orgy," wastes valuable napping time trying to catch raindrops on the outside of the window, patting at them with his monstrously large paw and watching in confusion as they vanish at the bottom of the glass. He never loses hope that he'll catch them if he keeps trying. Eventually, even Meatball's energy flags, and he drops onto the sofa, stretches himself very long into the crevice of the furniture, turns his tummy skyward, and falls asleep.
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- 1 (01:27) **Welcome and Episode Introduction** - Host Thomas introduces the sleep story, part of the popular "Auggie and Meatball" series, written by Alicia Staffin and read by Simon.
- 2 (04:56) **A Gloomy Afternoon Begins** - The story opens on a stormy day as Auggie sleeps peacefully, annoyed by the unusual activity in the house.
- 3 (08:51) **Meatball's Futile Game and Nap** - Meatball persists in his futile attempt to catch raindrops before finally giving in to sleep on the couch.
- 4 (11:24) **The Doorbell Rings: Chaos Begins** - The doorbell triggers Auggie's flight response and Meatball's alert curiosity as guests arrive for the sleepover.
- 5 (15:56) **Meatball Investigates the Gathering** - Meatball goes upstairs to investigate the children's room while Auggie remains hidden.
- 6 (20:59) **Snacks Appear, Auggie Emerges** - The lady human puts out snacks, and the aroma lures Auggie out of hiding despite her fear of the children.
- 7 (24:24) **The Girls Settle In** - The children make beds, build a tent on the couch, and begin watching a television show.
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Show Notes
Narrator: Simon Mattacks 🇬🇧
Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️
Sound effects: heavy rain on window 🌧️
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll hear how Auggie and Meatball handle a children’s sleepover. As they oversee proceedings, there will be lots of little guests, many snacks, and just a few games and cuddles.😴
Includes mentions of: Cats, Food, Children, Parents.
Other episodes from the Auggie series:
- Auggie's Nighttime Adventures (June 12th, 2023)
- Auggie Has a Snow Day (January 15th, 2024)
- Auggie Gets a Kitten (December 20th, 2024)
- Auggie Does Spring Cleaning (March 31st, 2025)
- Auggie's Autumn Adventure (November 3rd, 2025)
- A Day without Auggie (May 4th, 2026)
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