A little teddy bear named Benny discovers the wonders of bedtime magic with his new friend, a sleepy star named Twinkle. Together, they explore dreamland, where anything is possible.
Age Recommendation
0 – 4 years
Characters
Characters:
- Benny (a curious little teddy bear)
- Twinkle (a gentle, sleepy star)
Story
Once upon a time, in a cozy room, there was a small teddy bear named Benny. Benny loved bedtime because it meant cuddling under his blanket and dreaming of magical lands. One night, as Benny closed his eyes, he heard a soft voice say, “Hello, I’m Twinkle!” Benny opened his eyes and saw a little star smiling at him. “Wow, a star!” Benny exclaimed with delight.
The Magic of Sleepy Stars
Twinkle giggled and said, “Let’s explore dreamland together!” Benny agreed and, in the blink of an eye, they were floating on clouds. Around them, the sky was filled with twinkling stars and colorful rainbows. Benny felt so happy and safe with his new friend.
Adventures in Dreamland
As they floated, they saw playful animals dancing in the moonlight. A group of friendly bunnies hopped over and asked, “Do you want to play with us?” Benny and Twinkle laughed and joined the bunnies in a game of hide and seek. As they played, Benny realized that in dreamland, anything was possible.
Back to the Cozy Room
After a night full of fun, Twinkle said, “It’s time to go back, Benny.” Benny nodded, feeling sleepy and happy. In a swirl of sparkles, they returned to Benny’s cozy room. “Thank you, Twinkle,” Benny whispered as he snuggled under his blanket. Twinkle twinkled brightly and whispered, “Sweet dreams, Benny.” Benny closed his eyes, knowing that he would always have a friend in dreamland.
The end.
Moral of the Story
The story teaches that bedtime is a special time for imagination and dreams, where friendships can grow and adventures await.
Questions to Think About
- What do you think Benny’s favorite part of dreamland was?
- How did Benny feel when he met Twinkle?
- Why is it important to have friends like Twinkle?
- What adventure would you like to have in dreamland?
- How can you make bedtime special in real life?
Do You Know
- Stars twinkle due to the light from far away traveling through the Earth’s atmosphere.
- Teddy bears are named after a U.S. President, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt.
Word Explorer
- Twinkle: A small light that shines on and off.
- Dreamland: A magical place you visit in your dreams.
- Cozy: Warm, comfortable, and safe.
Emotions in the Story
- Curiosity: Benny felt curious when he first met Twinkle.
- Happiness: Benny felt happy playing with the bunnies.
- Contentment: Benny felt content as he snuggled in his bed to sleep.
Color Your Scene
Imagine Benny and Twinkle floating on a cloud, surrounded by stars and rainbows. Draw this magical moment using bright colors for the stars, soft white for the clouds, and all the colors of the rainbow. Don’t forget to add Benny’s happy face and Twinkle’s sparkling smile!
Parents’ Corner
This story is a gentle way to introduce your child to the concept of bedtime routines and the power of imagination at night. Encourage your child to talk about their favorite parts of the story and what they imagine in their own dreamland. Discuss how imagination can make bedtime a special, peaceful time, and ask your child to share what makes them feel cozy and safe at night.
