Timmy the teddy bear loved playing! He'd bounce and tumble all day long, exploring his toy box and having grand adventures with his friends. But when the sun began to set, Timmy's friend Lily the lamb would always start getting ready for bed.
Lily would neatly put away her toys, brush her fluffy white fur, and choose her favorite bedtime book. Timmy, however, would often try to delay bedtime. He’d say things like, "Just five more minutes!" or "I need to finish this game!"
One night, Lily noticed Timmy looked tired but still tried to stay up later. She gently said, "Timmy, I know it’s fun to play, but getting enough sleep helps us grow big and strong and have even more fun tomorrow!"
Timmy thought about it. He had heard his human friend, Emily, talk about how sleep helps her brain learn and remember things. It helped her be happy and friendly all day long. He also remembered how much fun they had together every day.
Lily showed Timmy her special bedtime routine: brushing her fur, picking out her favorite book, and giving her human a goodnight hug. Timmy copied her, carefully putting his toys away, arranging his fur neatly, and even finding a snuggly spot on Emily's bed.
As Emily read him a lovely story, Timmy felt his eyelids getting heavy. He realized that bedtime wasn't just about stopping play; it was about getting ready for sweet dreams. He started to feel that bedtime was another kind of adventure – a dream adventure!
That night, Timmy slept soundly. He dreamt of flying with Lily over a field of rainbow-colored flowers. He woke up feeling refreshed, ready to play again with even more energy and excitement! He learned that having a good bedtime routine helped him have a wonderful day, too!
From then on, Timmy embraced his bedtime routine. He learned that following a simple plan for bedtime wasn't a chore; it was a way to help him get ready for a fun day ahead. And most importantly, it was a way to prepare for the magical world of dreams!