Pip was a little guinea pig with a very big adventure planned! He loved exploring the garden, sniffing all the flowers and nibbling on fresh clover. But today, the garden felt a little…big. The sun was starting to set, and long shadows stretched across the grass.
Pip wiggled his nose. He missed his cozy little house. It wasn’t as exciting as the garden, but it smelled like yummy hay and felt safe and warm. He remembered what his mama always said: “Even adventures are better when you know you have a cozy home to come back to.”
He started to trot back, but a little shiver ran down his spine. It was getting chilly! He saw his friend, Rosie the rabbit, hopping by. “What’s wrong, Pip?” Rosie asked, twitching her ears.
“I…I’m a little cold and I miss my house,” Pip squeaked. Rosie smiled. “Bedtime is the best! My mama always gives me a big pile of soft fluff to snuggle with.”
Rosie hopped alongside Pip as he hurried home. When Pip reached his house, his mama was waiting! She had made a brand new nest of soft, sweet-smelling hay. It was the fluffiest nest ever!
Pip burrowed into the hay, feeling instantly warm and cozy. His mama gave him a little piece of carrot. “All done with your adventure for today?” she asked.
Pip munched happily on the carrot. “Yes, Mama,” he said. “Adventures are fun, but home is the best.” He snuggled deeper into the hay, feeling sleepy and safe.
Rosie waved goodnight from her burrow. Pip closed his eyes, remembering the flowers and the clover, but mostly remembering the warm, cozy feeling of being home. He knew that even the biggest adventures were better with a comfy bed and a loving mama nearby.
And as Pip drifted off to sleep, he dreamed of more adventures…and of always having a cozy home to return to. Sweet dreams, little Pip!