The Moon That Followed Home
Little Leo was walking down a long, dusty road toward home. He had been visiting his grandmother’s house, and the afternoon had slowly melted into dusk. The vibrant orange sky slowly turned a deep, sleepy, quiet indigo.
As Leo walked, he noticed a bright, round, glowing face peeking at him from exactly behind the purple clouds. It was the full moon.
Leo smiled and picked up his pace. To his surprise, the moon seemed to glide right alongside him through the tall trees. He stopped walking. The moon stopped moving. He started jogging, and the shiny moon jogged perfectly along with him!
“Are you following me?” Leo whispered to the sky.
He knew, of course, that the moon was thousands of miles away in outer space. But tonight, it felt like a silent, glowing friend completely dedicated to making sure he got home safely in the dark.
When Leo finally reached his front porch, he looked up and waved. “Goodnight, moon. Thank you for walking all the way home with me.”
The moon seemed to beam just a tiny bit brighter. Leo went inside, put on his favorite pajamas, wrapped himself in a warm, heavy blanket, and drifted deeply into a safe, silvery sleep.
Moral of the Story: You are never absolutely alone in quiet moments. Nature can be a wonderful, silent friend if you learn to notice its beauty.
Parent Companion
💬 Talk About It
- • What was glowing brightly in the deep indigo sky?
- • How did the moon act when Leo stopped running?
- • How does noticing nature make you feel less lonely?
📚 New Words
- • Dusk: The time of day just before it gets completely dark at night.
- • Indigo: A beautiful, very deep dark reddish-blue color.
- • Glide: To move silently, smoothly, and effortlessly in a continuous motion.
✨ Try This
Go to a window tonight and look at the moon. Stand in one spot, then slowly walk across the room. Does the moon look like it's following you?
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