Once upon a time, high on a fluffy green hill, lived a little sheep named Sleepy Sheep. Sleepy Sheep loved playing all day long – bouncing in the fields, chasing butterflies, and playing hide-and-seek amongst the tall grass.
But as the sun began to set, painting the sky with beautiful shades of orange and purple, Sleepy Sheep knew it was time for his bedtime routine. He loved his bedtime routine! It helped him feel calm and ready for sleep.
First, Sleepy Sheep would slowly gather his favorite toys – a soft, fluffy cloud and a little wooden moon. Then, he'd carefully put them on his bed made of softest dandelion fluff.
Next, he'd take a warm bath in a tiny stream, feeling the cool water wash away all the day's excitement. He'd watch the sunset reflect in the water, making it sparkle like a thousand tiny stars.
After his bath, Sleepy Sheep would snuggle into his dandelion-fluff bed. He'd take three deep, slow breaths, feeling his tummy rise and fall. He imagined he was a fluffy cloud floating gently on the wind, drifting higher and higher.
Then, he'd count the stars twinkling in the darkening sky. One twinkling star, two twinkling stars, three... before he knew it, he was counting fluffy sheep jumping over a fence, each one softer than the last.
Sleepy Sheep had learned that a calm bedtime routine was the secret to sweet dreams. A warm bath, a favorite toy, slow breaths, and counting fluffy sheep all helped him to feel peaceful and ready to sleep soundly.
As Sleepy Sheep drifted off to sleep, he dreamt of bouncing on fluffy clouds and playing among the stars. And you, little one, can have sweet dreams too, if you follow Sleepy Sheep's example and have your own special bedtime routine.
So, take a deep breath, close your eyes, and imagine yourself floating on a fluffy cloud, just like Sleepy Sheep. Goodnight! Sleep tight!