Leo Can’t Fall Asleep
Once upon a quiet evening, when the stars were just beginning to twinkle, a little boy named Leo snuggled under his blanket. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t fall asleep.
The window was open, and the night sky stretched above him, deep and endless. He sighed. “If only someone could sing me a lullaby.”
Just then, a soft silver light spilled across his room. The Moon had leaned close to his window. “Can’t sleep, little one?” the Moon asked kindly. Leo shook his head. “I’ve tried closing my eyes, but they keep popping open again.”
The Moon smiled. “Come with me. I’ll sing you a lullaby.”
The Moon’s Dream-Boat
With a gentle breeze, the Moon lifted Leo into a glowing dream-boat made of moonlight. It drifted upward, sailing across the sky.
As they floated, the Moon began to hum, her voice soft and low, like a song carried on the wind.
🎵 Hush now, little dreamer,
The night is calm and deep.
The stars will guard your journey,
Until you fall asleep. 🎵
Stars, Clouds, and Gentle Friends
Leo yawned, but he didn’t want to miss what came next. They drifted past the stars, each one shimmering brighter as the lullaby touched them. One star whispered “Make a wish, Leo. We’ll keep it safe until morning.” Leo wished for sweet dreams, and the star twinkled happily.
Further on, they passed a family of clouds. They puffed themselves into soft pillows and drifted close to the boat. “Rest with us,” the clouds whispered. “We’ll cradle you until you’re ready to sleep.”
The Moon sang again, her voice wrapping around Leo like a blanket.
🎵 Close your eyes, sweet dreamer,
The night will hold you tight.
The world is full of wonder,
But dreams begin tonight. 🎵
Leo’s eyes grew heavier. His head began to nod. They glided over a quiet forest where owls called gently, hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo. Fireflies danced like tiny lanterns, flickering in time with the Moon’s song. The boat rocked softly, like it was keeping rhythm with his heartbeat.
Finally, the Moon leaned closer. “Your bed is waiting, little one. It’s time to rest.” With a shimmer of silver light, the dream-boat floated back through the window and gently laid Leo beneath his blanket.
The Moon kissed his forehead with a beam of light. “Sleep well, dear child,” she whispered. “I’ll be here every night, singing my lullaby.” Leo’s eyes fluttered shut. He didn’t fight it this time.
he Moon’s Final Song
As he drifted into sleep, he thought he could still hear the Moon’s gentle voice singing softly across the sky…
🎵 Dream now, little dreamer,
The stars will keep their glow.
And when the morning finds you,
The Moon will let you go. 🎵
And with that, Leo slipped into the sweetest dreams he’d ever known.
The End.
Curious about how music helps children drift off? Discover more at The Sleep Foundation. Or, bring calm to your own home with our white noise picks in Bedtime Essentials.
