Hazel the hedgehog loved exploring! Every evening, after the sun dipped below the hills, she'd scurry through the tall grass, her tiny nose twitching.
One night, Hazel heard a faint whimper. Following the sound, she found Pip, a little field mouse, caught in a prickly bramble bush. Pip was too scared to move.
Hazel, being very kind, carefully helped Pip free himself. Pip was so grateful! 'Thank you,' he squeaked, 'you saved me!'
Hazel smiled. 'You're welcome,' she replied. 'But it's getting late, and you look tired.'
Pip sighed. 'I am tired. I was looking for a cozy place to sleep, but I got stuck.'
Hazel, remembering her own cozy burrow, had an idea. 'Follow me!' she chirped, leading Pip to her snug little home beneath the roots of an old oak tree.
Hazel's burrow was surprisingly spacious. It had soft moss bedding and a little pile of acorns for a snack. Pip snuggled into the moss, his eyes closing sleepily.
Hazel curled up beside him, and they both drifted off to sleep. They chattered quietly about their adventures before they fell asleep. Pip whispered to Hazel how kind she was to help him.
The next morning, the sun peeked through the leaves, waking Hazel and Pip. They both felt well-rested and happy. Pip thanked Hazel again for her kindness and promised to be a good friend.
Hazel and Pip played together all day, and that night, Pip even helped Hazel gather extra soft moss for their cozy beds. They knew that helping each other and getting a good night’s sleep made them feel happy and ready for any adventure.
From that day on, Hazel and Pip were the best of friends, always looking out for each other and ensuring they got a good night’s sleep. They understood that kindness, friendship, and enough sleep made life much more enjoyable.