Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her parents and loved to explore the nearby forests. One evening, as she was playing in the woods, she realized it was getting late and she needed to head back home.

As she walked back towards her village, she noticed that the sky had turned dark and the stars were shining bright. She started to feel a little scared because she had never been out so late in the night before. Suddenly, she heard a rustling in the bushes and she froze.

Just then, a friendly owl appeared from the bushes and said, "Don't be afraid, little one. I'll guide you back to your village." Lily was relieved and grateful for the owl's help. They flew through the dark sky, dodging trees and flying over rivers.

As they arrived at the village, Lily thanked the owl and said goodbye. She went straight to her bed and fell asleep, dreaming of her adventurous night with the owl. From that day on, she wasn't afraid of the night anymore and loved to explore the woods even after the sun had set.

The end.

Reflections

1. Who is Lily and what does she like to do?
2. What happened to Lily on her way back home one evening?
3. Who appeared to help Lily on her journey?
4. How did Lily feel at the end of the story?
5. Can you think of a time when you felt scared in the dark like Lily? How did you overcome your fear?