Dylan the dinosaur was having a sleepover! Finn the frog and Sana the snail were coming, and they’d brought pillows, blankets and teddies.
First, they built a blanket fort. Then they had a midnight feast of pink cupcakes. Dylan laughed so much that his big tail knocked over the lamp.
Then it was time for bed. Dylan climbed into his big, comfy bed. ‘Goodnight,’ said Finn. ‘Goodnight,’ said Sana. The light went off, and the room became very dark.
Dylan lay awake. He thought about how very big and dark the night was. His tail twitched. ‘Are you awake?’ whispered Finn. ‘I can’t sleep,’ said Dylan.
‘I can’t either,’ said Sana. ‘I have an idea,’ said Finn, and pulled out a candle in a leaf lantern. The room filled with a warm, soft glow. The dark didn’t feel big anymore.
The three friends snuggled together, looking at the light until their eyes grew heavy. Soon, all that could be heard was three tiny snores. And one great big dino snore.
The little lesson
Sharing a little light and a lot of friendship makes the dark feel cosy.
Let’s talk about it
- What helps you feel safe at night?
- What would you pack for a sleepover?
Finish stories to collect Dylan as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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