Pip the puppy yawned a big, wide yawn. It was almost bedtime, but Pip was still full of energy! He bounced around the cozy little house, chasing his tail and barking playfully.
His best friends, Rosie the rabbit and Carlos the caterpillar, were already getting ready for bed. Rosie was carefully arranging her dandelion fluff pillow, while Carlos was snuggling into a soft, rolled-up leaf.
‘Pip, it’s time for bed!’ called Mama Dog from the doorway. She had a warm, comforting smile on her face.
Pip whined a little. He wanted to play just a little bit longer! But Mama Dog gently picked him up and carried him to his cozy bed, a fluffy dog bed shaped like a bone.
Mama Dog gave Pip a loving cuddle. ‘It’s important to get enough sleep, Pip,’ she whispered. ‘Sleep helps us grow big and strong, and it makes our dreams extra sweet.’
Rosie hopped over to Pip's bed and gave him a little bunny nose boop. ‘Sweet dreams, Pip!’ she said softly.
Carlos, slowly and carefully, crawled onto the bed next to Pip. He wiggled his little antennae and whispered, ‘Goodnight, Pip. Sleep tight!’
Pip snuggled down amongst his friends. He felt sleepy now, warm and safe in his bed. Mama Dog tucked him in with a soft blanket.
As Pip drifted off to sleep, he dreamt of chasing butterflies in a field of sunflowers, of playing hide-and-seek with Rosie in a giant carrot patch, and of tickling Carlos with a blade of grass. His dreams were even sweeter than Mama Dog had promised!
The next morning, Pip woke up feeling refreshed and happy. He had plenty of energy to play all day, and he knew that a good night's sleep had helped him to do just that. He learned that listening to his mama and having a good bedtime routine helped him to have the best dreams.