Lily loved to explore! One sunny afternoon, while playing in her backyard, she noticed a tiny, hidden door in the old oak tree. It was so small, she almost missed it! She peeked inside and gasped. It led to a secret garden!
This wasn't just any garden. The flowers glowed with soft, gentle colors. Bluebells chimed like tiny bells, and roses smelled like warm hugs. A friendly bumblebee, Barnaby, buzzed hello. “Welcome to the Sleepy Garden,” he said. “This is where dreams begin.”
Lily noticed all the flowers were gently swaying, even though there wasn’t any wind. Barnaby explained, “Each flower has a special sleepy dust. When you breathe near them, it helps you feel calm and peaceful.”
Lily took a deep breath near a lavender bush. She felt her shoulders relax and her eyelids get heavy. She breathed near a chamomile flower, and a warm feeling spread through her tummy. It felt so good!
Barnaby showed her the Dream Daisies. “These are the most special,” he whispered. “They collect all the happy thoughts from the day and turn them into sweet dreams.” Lily thought about building a tall tower of blocks and reading a story with her mama. The daisies glowed brighter!
A little bunny, Pip, was feeling sad because he couldn’t find his mama. Lily gently led him to the Sleepy Garden. She showed him the calming flowers, and soon, Pip was snuggling under a rose bush, feeling much better. The sleepy dust helped him remember his mama would be back soon.
Lily realized the secret garden wasn’t just beautiful; it was a place to find peace and calm. She knew she could come here whenever she needed a little help drifting off to sleep.
Barnaby smiled. “Now, close your eyes, Lily. Breathe in the sleepy dust, and let the Dream Daisies fill your head with wonderful dreams.” Lily closed her eyes, feeling safe and peaceful. The garden glowed softly around her.
And as Lily drifted off to sleep, she knew the Sleepy Garden would always be there, waiting to share its magic. Sweet dreams, little one. Just like Lily, you can find your own peaceful place inside, and let calmness fill you up, too.