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Jeffrey Learns to Stay in Bed

Every night, Jeffrey struggled to stay asleep in his bed.

Straight-short black-haired boy with big brown eyes lying in bed, eyes wide open
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One night, when everyone was sleeping, Jeffrey decided to get up.

Straight-short black-haired boy with big brown eyes tiptoeing out of his room in the dark
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He played the keyboard and made loud noises waking up his parents.

A straight-short black-haired boy with big brown eyes shaking Wearing a blue robe and playing the keyboard loudly
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Mom and Dad were very tired because they couldn't sleep.

Dad so very tired hardly able to stay awake at breakfast, rubbing his eyes
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During the day, Mom and Dad couldn't play with Jeffrey.

Jewish Mom and Dad sleeping during the day on sofa and couch
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When they did spend time together, they didn't have enough energy to play well.

Straight-short black-haired boy with big brown eyes and his parents sitting on the couch, looking tired
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Jeffrey realized that if he stayed in bed, his parents could sleep.

Straight-short black-haired boy with big brown eyes lying in bed sleeping peacefully
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When his parents slept well, they had energy to play with him.

Straight-short black-haired boy with big brown eyes and his parents playing happily together
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Jeffrey learned it was better to stay in bed and let his parents sleep.

Straight-short black-haired boy with big brown eyes hugging his old parents, smiling
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Now his parents could spend more time with him every day!

Straight-short black-haired boy with big brown eyes riding bikes with his Mom and his Dad, they are older
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Reflection Questions

  • Why did Jeffrey struggle to stay asleep in his bed?
  • What happened when Jeffrey woke up his parents in the middle of the night?
  • Why did Jeffrey decide it was better to stay in bed at night?

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