Good Night, Forest Animals

Deep in the mountains, there’s a small stream that springs from a high hill. However, it’s not any ordinary stream — it has magical powers. Every night it gurgles rhythmically and encourages all the forest creatures to enter dreamland.

Tonight, it invites us to help it do this. So let’s close our eyes really tight and imagine we are teeny-tiny. We’re huddled together on a freshly-fallen oak leaf, and are coasting along the surface of the stream.

As we float in the glow of the moon we let our whole self relax. We can rest our arms and legs and allow the gentle stream to carry us away. Our body is at ease and we’re feeling calm.

Our breathing is getting slower. We breathe in, we breathe out. Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in, breathe out. Again, slowly.

The oak leaf is drifting on this silent stream, taking us on an enchanting journey through the woods. We can still glimpse the last of the sun’s rays, while a quiet and peaceful night follows close behind.

We’re now approaching a flat stone where a small frog sits. He’s feeling tired after a long day full of froggy adventures. Before falling asleep, he waits for us to wave good night and wish him sweet dreams. The dark sky with its millions of glittering stars has since replaced the sunny day. The frog yawns one last time and closes his eyes sleepily.

Even the fox pups, who were having such fun playing in the water, stop what they’re doing when they notice us. They know very well that we’re bringing the nighttime to them. It’s time for bed, little foxes. Mother Fox doesn’t even have to call them into the den because they’re already beginning to make…