Milo and the Dancing Night
A soothing bedtime story that helps your child befriend the dark and fall asleep feeling safe and brave.
Age 5+ 12 illustrated pages Bedtime Confidence Fears
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Milo is five years old. He has curly brown hair and loves to play in his bright room. Today, he plays with his favorite plush fox. They build a big wooden castle together.
Now, it is bedtime. The big light goes out. Click ! The room becomes dark and very quiet. Milo's hands shake as he squeezes his plush fox. Look ! Something is moving in the corner.
Milo reaches out his hand. He touches his small night light. A golden click, and the night begins to dance ! Can you point to Milo's golden night light on the table ?
Milo looks at the wall. Oh no ! A giant shadow with long pointy arms is stretching out. His heart goes thump-thump-thump. He hides under his warm blue blanket. What is it ?
Milo holds his night light higher. It is not a monster ! It is only his green plant dancing in the wind. The plant seems to wave hello. Milo smiles and giggles, ha-ha !
Suddenly, a strange sound comes from the window. Frou... frou... grrr ! Milo jumps. What is hiding in the dark ? Can you make the soft wind sound with Milo : Frouuu, frouuu ?
Milo looks closer with his plush fox. It is just the curtain brushing against his toy box. It looks like a beautiful curtain-ballerina ! A golden click, and the night begins to dance ! But wait, what is hiding down there ?
Milo looks down. Under his bed, it is very, very dark. His shoulders drop. A tiny tear falls on his cheek. Sniff ! He is so tired. What if a monster is waiting ?
Milo remembers something important. His plush fox is the king of the forest ! He places his brave fox at the edge of the bed. Swoosh ! He only sees his warm wool slippers !
The dark is not a monster. It is like a soft blue coat filled with quiet secrets. Milo tucks himself warm under his blanket. He breathes slowly, with a happy smile.
Milo holds his fox tight. Shhh... Little golden stars now shine on the ceiling. His eyes are getting very heavy. A golden click, and the night begins to dance... now it is time to dream !
Milo is fast asleep, dreaming of happy adventures. The quiet night watches over him. And you, which guardian plush will help your night dance tonight ? Sleep tight, sweet child.
Mila loves to play in her bright bedroom. She hugs her cream-white plush bunny, Lapinou, and giggles happily.
In her room, everything is warm and cozy. She laughs and says:
"A golden click, Bunny held tight, now I am safe all through the night!"
But now, it is bedtime. Clack! The big ceiling light goes out. A giant, dark shadow stretches across the wall.
Mila's heart beats fast, tap-tap-tap. She squeezes Lapinou. What is that scary shape in the corner?
Mila remembers her secret power. She reaches out her small hand to the bedside table.
Can you find the little golden button of her night light on the table and point to it?
Click! A soft glow appears. But what is that giant shape still waiting in the dark?
The golden light fills the room with warmth. It shines on the ceiling, the floor, and the big, moving shadow.
Mila takes a deep breath. She decides to go and see what is hiding there.
She walks closer and shines her light. Oh! It is not a scary monster at all.
It is just her favorite red coat hanging on the rack! Mila giggles at her silly coat. There is nothing to fear.
Suddenly, the wind blows outside. Whoosh! A cloud hides the moon, and a new shadow dances on the window.
Mila shivers. Her shoulders drop, and she feels very small. She quickly whispers:
"A golden click, Bunny held tight, now I am safe all through the night!"
To chase the fear away, Mila uses her special trick. She takes a big breath and blows out slowly, like a gentle dragon.
Can you take a deep, slow dragon breath with Mila?
Ffffffuuu... Her tummy relaxes. She feels much better. But is she brave enough to look outside?
Mila walks to the window and shines her golden light outside. The scary shadow is just the friendly old oak tree.
Its leafy branches wave slowly in the wind, saying a quiet goodnight to her. She waves back.
The dark is not an enemy. It is a big, soft blanket made of stars, helping the whole world rest.
The shadows are just friendly night-lights, watching over her. Mila feels brave and warm inside.
She climbs back into her cozy bed. She pulls the warm blanket up to her chin.
Her golden night light glows softly beside her, like a tiny star. Lapinou is snuggled close. Her bed is a safe, warm nest.
Mila feels so proud. She explored the dark all by herself and found its quiet secrets.
She is a brave girl, and her bedroom is the safest, happiest place to dream beautiful dreams.
Her eyes close gently. Her breath is soft and slow.
"A golden click, Bunny held tight, now I am safe all through the night!"
Do you have a guardian toy or a little light to keep you safe in your dreams? Whisper a sweet goodnight to them, and close your eyes too. Goodnight.
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