Once upon a night so dark and still,
A little child with a flashlight and thrill,
Went out to play beneath the moon,
And discovered a world of shadowy boon.

As she roamed and explored with glee,
Her flashlight cast a beam so free,
That it made the trees and rocks come alive,
And sent the night creatures in a frantic dive.

She heard a howl that made her jump,
And saw a shadow that made her thump,
But then she remembered her trusty light,
And chased away her fears with all her might.

She danced and wiggled and sang out loud,
And the creatures around her joined the crowd,
For they too had come to enjoy the night,
And take a break from their daily flight.

As the dawn began to crack the sky,
The little child gave a heartfelt sigh,
For she knew it was time to say goodbye,
And leave her new friends with a fond "bye-bye".

But she went back home with a heart so light,
And a head full of memories so bright,
For she had discovered a world so right,
And learned that even shadows can ignite.

Reflections

1. What did the child use to explore the night and why?
2. What did the child discover in the shadowy world?
3. How did the child feel when she heard the howl and saw the shadow?
4. How did the child overcome her fears?
5. What did the creatures around her do when they saw the child's flashlight?
6. What did the child learn from her adventure exploring the night?
7. Would you like to go on a night adventure like the child in the story? Why or why not?