bedtime · Ages 3-5

The Elephant Who Listened for the Smallest Sound

An elephant hears leaves, crickets, and breathing grow softer until the whole savanna feels ready to sleep.

The whole story

1. At sunset, the young elephant lifted his ears beneath the acacia tree.

2. The young elephant wanted the smallest sound, so he stood beneath the acacia tree.

3. But the evening wind shook every grass blade and filled his ears.

4. When the wind rested, one dry leaf whispered against the red earth.

5. Then three crickets chirped together, and the elephant listened between their bright notes.

6. The crickets softened their chirps, and nearby breathing became a gentle hush.

7. Leaves, crickets, and breathing grew softer until the whole savanna felt ready to sleep.

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