Little Barnaby Bear was visiting his Grandma Willow, and it was finally bedtime. He loved visiting Grandma, but tonight was special because he would be sleeping in the guest room all by himself! His own bed at home was just right, but this guest bed was a little bit new and different. Barnaby felt a tiny flutter of butterflies in his tummy.
Grandma Willow led Barnaby into the guest room. It smelled faintly of warm cookies and lavender. A soft nightlight glowed in the corner, making friendly shapes on the walls. The guest bed was big and covered in a colourful quilt with pictures of stars and moons. It looked very inviting, but also a little unfamiliar.
Barnaby climbed the little step-stool Grandma had placed there and carefully tucked himself under the covers. The sheets felt smooth and cool, and the blanket was wonderfully soft and fluffy. He wiggled his toes deep under the covers. This bed wasn't quite like his own, and for a moment, he felt just a little bit unsure.
He snuggled his head into the big, plump pillow. It was soft and bouncy, perfect for resting a sleepy head. He looked around the room again. There were Grandma's shelves of old books and a funny little teapot shaped like a bird. Everything was quiet and peaceful, just like bedtime should be.
He remembered Grandma Willow tucking him in, her warm hug and soft kiss on his forehead. She had told him the guest bed loved having visitors and kept them extra cozy and safe. Barnaby pulled the quilt up closer to his chin and felt a warm, safe feeling spread through him, chasing away the tiny butterflies.
Soon, the guest bed didn't feel new or strange at all. It felt like a soft, warm cloud holding him gently. He closed his eyes and listened to the quiet sounds of the house settling down for the night. The lavender smell from the sheets was very calming.
Barnaby snuggled deeper into the soft guest bed. He wasn't in his own bed, but this bed felt just as safe and snuggly. He took a deep breath and let his body relax completely. Before he knew it, little Barnaby Bear was drifting off to sleep, dreaming sweet dreams of honey pots and sunny meadows. He slept soundly and safely in the cozy guest bed all night long.