Johan and Marshall's Brave Night
Johan and Marshall's Brave Night
Johan was a little boy who loved stories!. He'd dance to his favorite songs, his feet tapping a happy beat. And he loved snuggling with his mommy and daddy at bedtime, listening to them read stories until he drifted off to sleep.
Johan's best friend was a fluffy brown dog named Marshall. But Marshall wasn't just any dog, he was a stuffed tJohan carried Marshall everywhere, and at night, Marshall slept beside him on his pillow, like a furry guardian.
Johan loved sleeping with his mommy and daddy. He loved their warm hugs and the gentle sound of their breathing. But lately, they had been talking about something called "sleeping alone."
"You're getting bigger, Johan," his mommy would say, with a big smile. "It's time for you to be a big boy and sleep in your own bed."
One night, as his parents tucked him into bed, Johan whispered, "Mommy, Daddy, I'm a little scared to sleep alone."
"We know, sweetheart," his daddy said, giving him a hug. "But you're not alone. You have Marshall."
Johan looked at Marshall, his furry friend lying beside him.
"I'm still a little scared," Johan said.
"It's okay to be scared," his mommy said, kissing his forehead. "But you're a brave boy, Johan. You can do this."
Johan took a deep breath. He closed his eye. He had Marshall by his side
As the night got darker, Johan felt a little scared. But then he remembered what his parents said, and he remembered Marshall.
He squeezed Marshall's paw and whispered, "We can do this, Marshall. We're brave."
And slowly, the fear went away. He felt calm and safe, knowing he wasn't alone. He drifted off to sleep, with Marshall beside him, a promise of safety and love.
The next morning, Johan woke up feeling proud of himself. He had slept alone, and he had done it with the help of his best friend, Marshall
From that day on, Johan continued to sleep in his own bed.
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