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PUZZLE #15 - BEDTIME STORY

IN-CONTEXT WORD DEFINITIONS

fairytale: A make-believe story often filled with royalty magic and happy endings. A fanciful tale Dad may read at bedtime filled with imaginary kingdoms brave heroes and happy endings.

nightlight: A small gentle light that makes a child’s bedroom feel safe after dark. The soft glow Dad leaves on to help a child feel secure after the bedtime story ends.

paperback: A book with a flexible soft cover that Dad can read at bedtime. The soft-covered book Dad might hold while reading one more chapter beside a child’s bed.

scary: Frightening or spooky such as a suspenseful moment in a story. The spooky part of a story that Dad may soften with a reassuring voice before lights out.

whispering: Speaking very softly so the bedtime room remains calm and quiet. Dad’s quiet way of reading or speaking so the bedroom stays peaceful as sleep approaches.

bookmark: A small marker placed between pages to save a reader’s spot. The small page marker Dad uses so tomorrow night’s story can begin exactly where tonight’s ended.

fable: A short story that teaches a lesson often through talking animals. A brief lesson-filled story Dad might share to spark a child’s imagination before sleep.

imagination: The mind’s ability to create pictures ideas and adventures that are not real. The creative spark Dad encourages as a child pictures faraway places and adventures from the story.

yawning: Opening the mouth involuntarily when feeling tired and ready for sleep. The sleepy signal that tells Dad the bedtime story is doing its job and rest is near.

pajamas: Comfortable clothes worn for sleeping at night. The comfortable sleep clothes a child wears while Dad reads the final pages of the evening.

magical: Wonderfully mysterious or full of the enchantment found in a story. The enchanting feeling Dad creates when a simple bedtime tale becomes an unforgettable adventure.

Secret Word: Frightening or spooky such as a suspenseful moment in a story. The spooky part of a story that Dad may soften with a reassuring voice before lights out.