Nell the dinosaur was having a sleepover! Theo the turtle and Holly the hedgehog were coming, and they’d brought pillows, blankets and teddies.
First, they built a blanket fort. Then they had a midnight feast of ginger biscuits. Nell laughed so much that her big tail knocked over the lamp.
Then it was time for bed. Nell climbed into her big, comfy bed. ‘Goodnight,’ said Theo. ‘Goodnight,’ said Holly. The light went off, and the room became very dark.
Nell lay awake. She thought about how very big and dark the night was. Her tail twitched. ‘Are you awake?’ whispered Theo. ‘I can’t sleep,’ said Nell.
‘I can’t either,’ said Holly. ‘I have an idea,’ said Theo, and pulled out a firefly jar. 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 Nell as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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