David loved bedtime. Every night, as the sun dipped below the hills, he’d snuggle into his bed, a small smile playing on his lips. He knew that soon, the world of dreams would open up for him.
Tonight, David’s dream took him to a magical meadow filled with wildflowers, their colours brighter than any paint. Little, fluttering butterflies danced among the blossoms, their wings catching the last rays of sunlight.
Suddenly, David noticed a tiny, lost lamb, its fleece the colour of spun gold. It was shivering, lost and alone. David felt a surge of warmth in his chest. He knew he had to help.
Carefully, David approached the trembling lamb. With a gentle touch, he brought a flower close to its nose. The sweet fragrance calmed the little lamb, and with a soft bleat, it started to nibble on the petals.
As the lamb ate, David imagined that he too was a flower, growing taller and taller, reaching for the sky. He imagined the lamb was a friendly butterfly, with wings of gold, fluttering around him.
The two were friends now, sharing the warmth of the meadow. They played among the flowers, laughing as the butterflies flew around them, and the lamb playfully butted against David, as if to say ‘thank you’ for helping him feel safe.
David’s dream was full of colours and sounds. The gentle breeze whispered through the flowers, and a sweet song filled the air. He felt happy and comforted, knowing that he had made a friend.
When David woke up, the sun was shining in his room. He felt a happy warmth in his heart, remembering his wonderful dream, remembering how kind it felt to be helpful. He knew that even in his everyday life, being kind and thoughtful would make him feel happy.
David smiled and hugged his teddy bear. He knew that even when he was awake, he could be a friend to others, just like in his wonderful dream.
He closed his eyes again, feeling sleepy and ready to dream again. A special feeling of calmness and comfort settled over him as he closed his eyes for the final time before he drifted off to sleep, dreaming of a place where kindness blossoms like the flowers in his dream.