Once upon a time, in the depths of the Round Forest, there lived a kind little bunny called Little. Little loved the forest where his friends, the birds, squirrels and hedgehogs lived. His days were always exciting, full of play and adventure. But when night fell, and the moon shone brightly through the trees, everyone slowly drifted off to sleep - except Little.
Little one never fell asleep easily. Tired from all the running and jumping around, he would toss and turn in his little nest at night and sleep would not come.
One evening, when the other forest animals had long since fallen asleep, Little got up and stepped out into the forest clearing. The moonlight was softly casting its rays on the trees, the leaves rustling softly in the wind. Little looked around and sighed.
- 'I wish I could sleep too,' he said to himself.
But then a soft, gentle voice came from nearby.
- Why not try the Dream Tree? - the voice asked.
Tiny looked around and saw a brightly shining cricket sitting happily on a blade of grass.
- The Dream Tree? - asked Shorty, wondering. - What is it?
The cricket smiled.
- The Dream Tree is the most unusual tree in the forest. If you go there and ask it to help you, it will give you a light sleep. Just follow the path of the moonlight and you'll find it!
Her tiny eyes lit up. Immediately he set off across the clearing, following the small path illuminated by moonlight. As he walked further into the forest, the trees slowly began to whisper as if to welcome him. Finally, in the middle of a clearing, he caught sight of the Dream Tree.
The Dream Tree was not like the other trees. Its huge branches spread across the sky like a soft blanket and its leaves glowed softly in the dark. Tiny stood before it in awe.
- Hi, Dream Tree! - said softly. - Can you help me sleep?
The leaves of the Dream Tree rustled softly, as if nodding in response. Tiny, shiny leaves began to fall from the tree, and slowly they floated around Tiny, as if weaving a magical blanket around him. The leaves were caressingly soft, and as he touched them, he suddenly felt his eyes grow heavy.
The Dream Tree whispered in a low, soothing voice:
- Calm down, dear little bunny. Let the breeze carry you and the moonlight watch over you. Dream of soft meadows, blooming fields and friends all by your side.
Little slowly lay down at the base of the tree and felt the fatigue seep into his body. The leaves covered him gently, and as he closed his eyes he could see the dreams before him. There were the squirrels, the birds, and the little hedgehog, all playing happily with him in the meadow.
The Dream Tree continued to whisper softly as the breeze gently swayed its branches. The stars twinkled down from the sky, as if they too were lulling Little One to sleep.
- "Sweet dreams, little bunny," whispered the Dream Tree, "Tomorrow is a new day full of adventure and joy.
And Little One, now calm and peaceful, fell into a deep sleep, seeing the most beautiful dreams that the Dream Tree had brought him. The forest was quiet around him, and all the Round Forest fell asleep, knowing that the Dream Tree held the dreams of them all.
