Night-Night, Bloop

When the pond turns dark blue at bedtime, Bloop hides behind a pebble: he's worried about the dark. Zuzu lights a bubble lantern and takes him out to say hello to it. They find the same pebbles and weeds as in the daytime, tiny glow-fish twinkling like stars, the moon shining on the water and their friend Tad fast asleep. Back home, Zuzu sings her softest song, and Bloop sings a sleepy bloop of his own.

Feeling safe in the dark
Talking about worries
Bedtime songs

Talk about it together

For grown-ups, after the story.

The lesson: The dark is just the same world having a rest, and someone who loves you is close by.

What did Zuzu and Bloop find when they went out into the dark?
What helps you feel cosy and safe at night?

Try this tonight

A gentle part of the bedtime routine.

Say hello to the dark

Turn the big light off and take a torch or night-light on a slow walk around your child's room. Shine it on familiar things and say hello to each one: "Hello, bookshelf! Hello, teddy!" Then make up your own version of Zuzu's song: "Goodnight, teddy. Goodnight, shoes..."