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.
Ruby the rabbit climbed aboard in her nightcap, yawning. ‘Ticket, please,’ said the driver. Ruby handed over a little piece of paper. There was a seat by the window, with a soft, squashy cushion.
At Pillow Platform, the train stopped. Zara the mouse hopped on, carrying a teddy. ‘May I sit here?’ asked Zara. ‘Of course,’ whispered Ruby. 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. Beth the bee joined them.
Chugga... Chugga... Chugga... The train slowed down. Its rhythm was soft and slow, like a heartbeat. Ruby’s head rested on Zara’s shoulder. Zara’s head rested on Beth.
‘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 Ruby as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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