Deep in a quiet, happy corner of the world was Furniture Village. It wasn't a village with houses made of bricks and wood, but a village where all the furniture friends lived! There were big, comfy armchairs, tall, straight dressers, little wobbly tables, and lots of soft, inviting beds. All the furniture friends loved living together under the big, gentle sky.
As the sun began to dip low, painting the sky in soft oranges and purples, a peaceful quiet settled over Furniture Village. It was the signal that the day was done, and it was time for everyone to get ready for sleep. The little Lamps all over the village began to glow softly, casting warm circles of light, like friendly eyes watching over everything.
Little Stoolie, who was quite small and usually bounced with energy, felt a tiny bit restless. Stoolie didn't feel sleepy at all! "I'm just not tired," Stoolie whispered to Big Comfy Armchair, who was already settled down, looking extra soft and inviting.
Big Comfy Armchair rumbled a soft, low sound. "Finding your cozy spot helps, little one. Sometimes, being still and listening to the quiet is just what you need." So, Stoolie found a spot near the Window Table and tried to be very, very still. Stoolie listened to the soft 'whoosh' of the gentle night breeze outside.
Then, Stoolie saw Ruggy, the fluffiest, softest rug in the whole village, already looking like a sleepy cloud on the floor. Ruggy gave a quiet, fluffy yawn. "Come snuggle near," whispered Ruggy. "The floor feels warm and safe tonight. Just feel the soft fibers."
Stoolie carefully moved closer and snuggled down near Ruggy, feeling the lovely softness. It *was* warm and cozy! Stoolie watched the tall Grandfather Clock in the center of the village. It swayed slowly, making a gentle, steady tick-tock sound. Tick-tock, tick-tock... it sounded like the quiet heartbeat of the sleepy village.
All around Furniture Village, the other friends were getting ready too. The Beds were smoothed and ready, looking so soft. Each little Table found its quiet corner. The Chairs tucked their legs under them, getting comfortable. The Lamps dimmed just a little more, making the light soft and sleepy.
Being still, listening to the quiet sounds, and feeling cozy near kind friends like Ruggy and Big Comfy Armchair made the restless feeling fade away. Stoolie felt warm and safe, wrapped in the peaceful quiet of the village getting ready for sleep. Stoolie gave a little settling sigh.
Soon, all of Furniture Village was quiet and still. The Lamps cast a warm, sleepy glow, the Clock tick-tocked its gentle rhythm, and everyone, from the biggest Wardrobe to little Stoolie snuggled on the floor, was drifting off into peaceful dreams. Goodnight, Furniture Village. Goodnight, sleepy head.