Lily the little girl was in her cozy room. The sun had said goodnight, and the moon was peeking in just a little. Everything was quiet, but Lily wasn't sleepy just yet. She lay in her soft bed and looked around. Her room felt different and special at night, like it was waiting for dreams.
She saw her toys lined up on the shelf. Her teddy bear, Barnaby, looked extra fluffy and sleepy. Her little doll, Rosie, had her eyes closed. Even her bright red ball seemed to be resting quietly in the corner. Everything in her room knew it was time to settle down.
Lily snuggled her favorite blanket. It was soft and warm, like a gentle hug. She imagined her blanket was a cloud made just for sleeping. She pulled it up close to her chin and smiled. It felt so safe and comforting.
She sat up gently and peeked out her window. The sky was a deep, beautiful blue. High up, she could see the first few stars beginning to twinkle. They looked like tiny little diamonds blinking slowly. Lily thought maybe the stars were getting sleepy too, blinking their tired eyes.
She imagined the stars whispering to each other, "Shhh, it's quiet time now." And maybe, just maybe, they were sending down little sprinkles of sleepy dust. Not the kind that tickles, but the kind that makes your eyelids feel heavy and your body feel calm.
Lily lay back down and pulled Barnaby the bear close. She told him about the sleepy stars and the quiet toys. Barnaby didn't say anything, but his soft fur felt warm and reassuring against her cheek. She knew he understood.
She closed her eyes gently, not trying too hard to sleep, just letting her body feel heavy in the soft bed. She thought about the sleepy stars twinkling above, the quiet toys resting, and her cozy blanket keeping her warm. She took a deep breath and let it out slowly.
The room felt calm and peaceful. Lily felt her wiggles quiet down, one by one. Her toes felt calm, her legs felt calm, her tummy felt calm, and her arms felt calm. Her whole body was settling down, just like everything else in her cozy room.
Soon, Lily wasn't thinking about being awake anymore. She was just feeling the softness of her bed and the quiet of the night. The sleepy dust from the stars seemed to be working its gentle magic. Her breathing became soft and steady. And before she knew it, Lily was drifting off into a wonderful, peaceful sleep, ready for sweet dreams.