Princess Pea yawned a big yawn. The sun had set, the stars were twinkling, but Pea couldn't fall asleep. Her bed felt…lumpy. She fluffed her pillows, but they were still too puffy. She turned over and over, but the blankets felt scratchy.
“Oh dear,” she whispered. “This will never do.” Quietly, Pea slipped out of bed and tiptoed into the hallway. Maybe a different bed in the castle would be comfier!
First, she peeked into the guest room. The bed there had a beautiful blue quilt. Pea gently touched it. It felt soft, but too warm. "Maybe not," she murmured. Pea didn't want to disturb anyone sleeping there.
Next, she found herself outside the royal kitchen. The cook, Mrs. Crumble, had a cozy armchair where she sometimes napped. Pea considered it for a moment, but it smelled strongly of freshly baked cookies, and Pea knew that would make her tummy rumble all night.
Pea wandered down a long corridor. At the end, she saw a little room with a tiny bed. This was where Millie, the castle mouse, lived. Millie's bed was made of soft cotton and flower petals! It looked so comfy. Pea knew Millie wouldn't mind sharing, but the bed was much too small for a princess.
Feeling a bit sad, Pea headed back to her room. On the way, she bumped into Sir Reginald, the royal knight, who was doing his night patrol. "Why aren't you asleep, little princess?" he asked kindly.
Pea explained her problem. Sir Reginald thought for a moment, then his eyes lit up. "I know!" he said. "The royal gardener, Mr. Greenthumb, keeps a spare blanket in his shed. It’s made of the softest lamb’s wool!"
Pea and Sir Reginald went to the shed, and Mr. Greenthumb, who was watering the moonflowers, happily gave Pea the blanket. It was light and fluffy, like a cloud. Pea thanked them both with a big hug.
Back in her room, Pea spread the lamb’s wool blanket over her bed. It felt perfect! She snuggled in, closed her eyes, and drifted off to sleep, dreaming of soft clouds and friendly faces. And from that night on, Princess Pea’s bed was always the comfiest in the whole castle.