Chugga-chugga, chugga-chugga, choo, choo. The little night train rolled into the station. It was painted dark blue with silver stars. ‘All aboard for Dreamland!’ called the driver softly.
Pippa the panda climbed aboard in her nightcap, yawning. ‘Ticket, please,’ said the driver. Pippa handed over a little piece of paper. There was a seat by the window, with a soft, squashy cushion.
At Dreamy Junction, the train stopped. Kofi the koala hopped on, carrying a teddy. ‘May I sit here?’ asked Kofi. ‘Of course,’ whispered Pippa. They shared a blanket.
Chugga-chugga, chugga-chugga. The train went over a gentle hill. It went through a tunnel of stars. Outside the window, fields of silver passed by. Dani the duck joined them.
Chugga... Chugga... Chugga... The train slowed down. Its rhythm was soft and slow, like a heartbeat. Pippa’s head rested on Kofi’s shoulder. Kofi’s head rested on Dani.
‘Next stop, Dreamland,’ whispered the driver. But the passengers were already there, fast asleep. Chugga... Chugga... Shhh.
The little lesson
A quiet journey with friends leads gently to sleep.
Let’s talk about it
- Where would the night train take you?
- Who would you ride with?
Finish stories to collect Pippa as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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