Princess Lucy loved bedtime. She loved her fluffy pillows and her cozy blanket. But tonight, something was different. She just couldn’t fall asleep!
Lucy tossed and turned. She counted sheep, she counted stars, but nothing worked. Finally, she decided to take a walk in the royal gardens.
The moon was big and bright, casting long shadows on the flowers. Suddenly, Lucy heard a tiny whimper. She followed the sound and found a little firefly, trapped in a spiderweb.
Without hesitation, Lucy carefully freed the firefly. "Thank you, kind Princess!" buzzed the firefly. "I was so scared! As a reward, I will grant you one wish."
Lucy thought for a moment. She didn’t want toys or jewels. All she wanted was a good night’s sleep. “I wish for the perfect lullaby,” she said.
The firefly zipped around Lucy’s head, leaving a trail of sparkling light. As the light faded, a gentle melody filled the air. It was the most beautiful lullaby Lucy had ever heard.
The firefly explained, "This lullaby is made from the whispers of the sleeping flowers and the gentle sighs of the moon. It will help you drift off to dreamland."
Lucy felt her eyelids getting heavy. She thanked the firefly and hurried back to her room. She snuggled into her bed and listened to the sweet lullaby.
Soon, Princess Lucy was fast asleep, dreaming of magical gardens and friendly fireflies. The lullaby worked like magic, and from then on, Lucy always had sweet dreams and peaceful nights.
And you, little one, should close your eyes now too. Let the quiet of the night sing you a lullaby, just like Princess Lucy. Sweet dreams!