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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

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

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

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

During the day, Mom and Dad couldn't play with Jeffrey.

Jewish Mom and Dad sleeping during the day on sofa and couch

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

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

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

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

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

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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