Bedtime Story | Liam's No-Sleep Quest

Liam's No-Sleep Quest

Liam's No-Sleep Quest

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas in bed, holding teddy bear, defiant expression

In a cozy home with his teddy bear tight, young Liam declared, 'No sleep for me tonight!'

Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice talking to Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas beside his bed, night lamp on

Mama asked Liam, 'Why do you resist? For dreams are like treasures, too precious to miss.'

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas explaining, using hand gestures, Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice listening

'But Mama,' said Liam, 'the night's not for me. I'd rather have adventures where everyone can see!'

Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice smiling at Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas, pointing at moon through window

Mama smiled gently and sat by his side, 'Son, moonlight brings wonders that daylight can't hide.'

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas curious, Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice about to speak, stars visible outside

With a heave and a sigh, Liam gave a small nod. 'Tell me, dear Mama, what's there beyond the facade?'

Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice gesturing a splashing motion, Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas imagining the scene

She spoke of a land where the sleepies did dash, 'Over pillows and blankets, they make a great splash!'

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas laughing and moving excitedly in bed, Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice grinning

Liam giggled and wriggled, the image was grand. 'Can I race with the sleepies in that soft, pillowy land?'

Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice demonstrating, eyes closed and hands clapped together

'First you must close your eyes, just like this,' Mama said, 'And drift to that place, lying down in your bed.'

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas in bed, eyes closed, eager expression on face

Liam shut his eyes tight, he was ready to leap. 'To the land of the sleepies, let's go in my sleep!'

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas's room illuminated by moonlight, Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas smiling asleep

As the moonlight shone through, he relaxed and he sighed. With a whisper, he murmured, 'Night's not so bad,' and smiled.

Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice kissing Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas's forehead, room is dark with moonlight shining

Mama kissed his forehead, 'Sweet dreams, my dear light.' She whispered, 'I love you,' and bid him goodnight.

Dream scene, Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas running joyfully with sleep figures

In dreams, Liam ran with the sleepies in tow. He had found the night's magic, letting go of his 'no.'

Reflection Questions

Why do you think Liam didn't want to sleep at night?
How did Mama help Liam feel better about going to sleep?
Have you ever had fears like Liam's? How did you overcome them?

In a cozy home with his teddy bear tight, young Liam declared, 'No sleep for me tonight!'

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas in bed, holding teddy bear, defiant expression

Mama asked Liam, 'Why do you resist? For dreams are like treasures, too precious to miss.'

Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice talking to Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas beside his bed, night lamp on

'But Mama,' said Liam, 'the night's not for me. I'd rather have adventures where everyone can see!'

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas explaining, using hand gestures, Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice listening

Mama smiled gently and sat by his side, 'Son, moonlight brings wonders that daylight can't hide.'

Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice smiling at Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas, pointing at moon through window

With a heave and a sigh, Liam gave a small nod. 'Tell me, dear Mama, what's there beyond the facade?'

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas curious, Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice about to speak, stars visible outside

She spoke of a land where the sleepies did dash, 'Over pillows and blankets, they make a great splash!'

Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice gesturing a splashing motion, Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas imagining the scene

Liam giggled and wriggled, the image was grand. 'Can I race with the sleepies in that soft, pillowy land?'

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas laughing and moving excitedly in bed, Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice grinning

'First you must close your eyes, just like this,' Mama said, 'And drift to that place, lying down in your bed.'

Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice demonstrating, eyes closed and hands clapped together

Liam shut his eyes tight, he was ready to leap. 'To the land of the sleepies, let's go in my sleep!'

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas in bed, eyes closed, eager expression on face

As the moonlight shone through, he relaxed and he sighed. With a whisper, he murmured, 'Night's not so bad,' and smiled.

Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas's room illuminated by moonlight, Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas smiling asleep

Mama kissed his forehead, 'Sweet dreams, my dear light.' She whispered, 'I love you,' and bid him goodnight.

Kind face, long wavy hair, soft voice kissing Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas's forehead, room is dark with moonlight shining

In dreams, Liam ran with the sleepies in tow. He had found the night's magic, letting go of his 'no.'

Dream scene, Four-year-old boy, curly hair, big eyes, wears pajamas running joyfully with sleep figures

Reflection Questions

Why do you think Liam didn't want to sleep at night?
How did Mama help Liam feel better about going to sleep?
Have you ever had fears like Liam's? How did you overcome them?