Barnaby the lamb loved his farm. It was full of friendly faces and yummy grass. His best friend was Henrietta the hen, who always laid the freshest eggs.
One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink, Farmer McGregor began to prepare for bedtime. He hummed a gentle tune as he tucked the cows into their stalls.
Barnaby watched, his fluffy tail wagging. He loved watching Farmer McGregor care for all the animals. He saw how gently he brushed the cows' coats, and how quietly he spoke to the sleepy pigs.
Henrietta clucked sleepily from her nest. 'It's almost bedtime, Barnaby,' she whispered. 'Are you ready for a good night's sleep?'
Barnaby yawned. 'I am a little tired,' he admitted. 'But I want to help Farmer McGregor first!'
Barnaby saw that Farmer McGregor was busy carrying hay to the sheep. 'Let me help you!' Barnaby bleated, hopping over to the farmer.
Farmer McGregor smiled warmly. 'That's very kind of you, Barnaby,' he said. 'Even a little lamb can make a big difference.' Together, they carried the hay, sharing the work and laughing softly.
After helping with the hay, Barnaby snuggled into his cozy bed of straw. Henrietta was already fast asleep in her nest. The sounds of the farm – the crickets chirping and the gentle breeze rustling through the trees – lulled Barnaby to sleep.
He dreamt of rolling green fields, tasty grass, and his friend Henrietta. He knew that being kind and helping others made him feel happy and sleepy. And that a good night's sleep helped him be ready for a new day of fun and adventures on the farm.
As the moon shone brightly above, Barnaby slept soundly, dreaming of another day filled with friendship and happy farm adventures. And so ended a perfect bedtime on the farm.