Asha and the Screen-to-Sleep Lantern

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15 pages, approximately 5 minutes while listening. Enter the child’s name in the reader above so the narrator can call the child’s name correctly.

1. 1

   Asha loved her evening game. Outside, the moon climbed higher. Inside, bedtime waited.

2. 2

   “Screen off,” Mum said gently. Asha hugged the tablet. “Just one more level.”

3. 3

   Her shoulders tightened. Her eyes felt tired, but her fingers wanted to keep going.

4. 4

   Mum pointed to their bedtime card: “Save. Say goodbye. Switch off. Choose one calm thing.”

5. 5

   Asha saved her game. “Goodnight, little fox.” She pressed the button and watched the screen go dark.

6. 6

   First came water. Then warm pajamas. Each small step made the room feel quieter.

7. 7

   Asha chose the star lantern. Its glow was soft enough for a story and gentle enough for sleep.

8. 8

   Mum read slowly. Asha's breathing slowed with the turning pages. The fox curled up too.

9. 9

   Asha whispered, “I can have fun tomorrow.” Her eyes grew heavy. The lantern kept watch.

10. 10

    Screens can be fun. Sleep still needs a gentle goodbye.

11. 11

    The next evening, Asha noticed the time card before Mum spoke. Her body remembered the bridge.

12. 12

    “One last save,” Asha said. “Then goodbye, little fox.” The ending felt familiar.

13. 13

    Asha put the tablet in its charging nest and chose a book. Her eyes were ready for slower light.

14. 14

    Mum asked, “What helped tonight?” Asha pointed to the card. “It told my body what came next.”

15. 15

    A gentle goodbye does not end the fun. It carries the fun safely into tomorrow.