Chilly's Midnight Melody
Late at night, Leo and his cat follow a soft humming sound down the hall and find the fridge singing a lullaby.
Ages 4 to 64 minute read10 illustrated pages
It was very late, and Leo was in his bed. He held his soft, blue blanket with white cloud patterns close. Outside, the night was quiet and dark.
Then, Leo heard a soft sound. It was a gentle, low hum, like a little song. 'What is that noise?' he wondered.
Leo put his feet on the floor. He crept out of his cozy bed to find the sound. He walked very, very slowly, like a little mouse.
The hum got a little louder as he walked to the door. But then, as Leo went into the hallway, it stopped. The house was quiet again.
Leo looked at Jasper. Jasper looked at Leo. The cat twitched his fluffy, striped tail. He heard it too!
Leo decided to be very sneaky. He told Jasper, 'Let's be super quiet, and we can find it!' Jasper purred a little yes.
Leo and Jasper crept to the kitchen. They hid behind the big kitchen table. They waited and watched, holding their breath.
Suddenly, the soft hum started again! It was coming from the tall, white refrigerator. It was Chilly!
Chilly was humming a sweet, soft lullaby. It sounded like a cozy song for sleeping. Leo felt warm inside. He smiled.
Leo now knew Chilly was a very special friend. He had a secret lullaby just for him. He went back to bed, happy and sleepy.
The end.
Talk about it after reading
- Why did Leo and Jasper hide behind the table?
- How did Leo feel when he heard Chilly's song?
- What sounds do you hear in your house at night?
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