Stella and the Sleepy Stars Welcome,
Little one.
Tonight we're going on a journey far,
Far above your bed,
Past the trees,
Beyond the clouds,
Into the sparkling quiet sky where stars whisper stories and a brave little space fox named Stella is waiting just for you.
Take a slow breath in and a long,
Gentle breath out.
You're safe.
You're cozy.
You're exactly where you need to be.
In the sky above the world,
Where dreams begin and the moon hums its lullaby,
Lived a young space fox named Stella.
Stella wasn't like other foxes.
Her fur shimmered like silver with little flecks of starlight hidden under her tail.
She rode a comet to school,
Took moonbeams.
She rode a comet to school,
Took moonbeam baths,
And had a telescope made of crystal that let her talk to the stars.
But even space foxes can feel afraid sometimes.
And tonight,
Stella was afraid of the dark.
She curled up in her stardust bed,
Tucked beneath a soft sky-blue blanket,
But her heart thumped like a tiny drum.
The sky outside was so big,
So silent,
And so dark.
What if something's out there?
She whispered.
She tried to close her eyes,
But her thoughts wouldn't sleep.
Just then,
A flicker of light appeared outside her window.
A tiny glowing star hovered in the sky.
Hello,
It whispered.
Why are you still awake?
Stella blinked.
I'm scared.
Scared of the dark.
The star twinkled gently.
Oh,
Sweet Stella.
The dark isn't empty.
It's full of dreams.
Stella sat up.
Really?
Yes,
Said the star.
Close your eyes and I'll show you.
So,
She did.
Let's take three deep breaths together,
Said the star.
Inhale like you're smelling moonflowers.
Exhale like you're blowing out a shooting star.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale,
Smelling those moonflowers.
And exhale like you're blowing out a shooting star.
Inhale.
And exhale.
Stella's heart slowed.
Her body relaxed.
There,
Said the star kindly.
Now you're glowing,
Too.
And when Stella opened her eyes,
Five more stars had joined the sky.
Each one had a gift to share.
The first star was wrapped in a soft pink glow.
I am the star of stillness,
It said.
I help your body feel calm.
It gently hugged Stella's arms and legs with invisible warmth.
Feel your legs get heavy.
Let your hands grow still.
Stella's body melted into her bed.
The second star was blue and silver.
I am the star of trust,
It said.
I'll stay with you through the night.
And it sat by the window like a silent friend,
Keeping watch.
The third star sparkled gold.
I am the star of laughter.
Remember something that made you giggle today?
And Stella smiled as she remembered a bubble that landed on her nose.
The golden star giggled,
Too.
The fourth star glowed green.
I am the star of dreams.
I'll show you a dream while you sleep.
It touched her forehead with a shimmer of light.
And the last star was soft and lavender.
I am the star of love,
It whispered.
Even when you are alone,
You're never truly alone.
It curled beside her like a blanket.
The sky outside Stella's window wasn't dark anymore.
It was filled with quiet light.
Stella looked around.
The fear had floated away like a leaf in a warm wind.
And in its place was stillness.
And warmth.
And peace.
She yawned a little fox yawn.
And the stars hummed their lullaby together.
And Stella,
Finally safe,
Finally calm,
Closed her eyes.
And now,
Dear one,
Take one last soft breath.
Inhale.
And exhale.
Feel your legs sink deeper into the bed.
Let your shoulders soften.
Let your eyes open.
Be heavy.
The sky is not empty.
It is full of dreams.
Just like you.
You are safe.
You are warm.
And you are.
Good night,
Starlight.
Sleep well.
