bedtime · Ages 3-5

The Whole Room Took One Slow Breath

A child notices the curtain, blanket, toys, and own chest moving gently until the room feels peaceful together.

The whole story

1. At bedtime, Mira tucked her small green cloth rabbit beneath the blanket.

2. The curtain puffed beside the window, and Mira sat up to listen.

3. Her blanket rose beneath her hands, then settled softly across her knees.

4. Mira placed one hand on her chest and took one slow breath.

5. The curtain lifted gently, the toys nodded gently, and Mira breathed out.

6. She breathed in again, while the blanket and curtain lifted with her.

7. The curtain, blanket, toys, and Mira’s chest moved gently together until the whole room felt peaceful.

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