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Nia's Lantern of Quiet Wishes

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Part 1

Evening had come. The story began in Nia's cozy bedroom before bed. Nia's room is still full of playtime toys. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.

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Nia's Lantern of Quiet Wishes

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Part 1

Evening had come. The story began in Nia's cozy bedroom before bed. Nia's room is still full of playtime toys. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.

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Part 2

She parks the toy bus in its basket. That gentle moment helped everything feel ready for rest.

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Part 3

She tucks the doll into a small toy bed. There was no need to rush, so the little friend moved slowly.

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Part 4

She places three blocks in their box. The calm sound made everything feel safe and cozy.

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Part 5

Nia makes one happy wish for tomorrow. Soon, the busy part of the day was almost done.

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Part 6

She dims the lantern and snuggles under her blanket. With one last peaceful step, bedtime was near.

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Part 7

Nia felt peaceful and ready to rest. The little adventure helped Nia learn about ending play calmly. Good night, Nia.

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Intro

Playtime ends; the room grows still.
Nia cleans with a happy will.

Verse 1

Toy bus parks inside its basket.
Nia smiles when she has passed it.
Dolly rests in her little bed.
"Sweet dreams, Dolly," Nia said.

Chorus

Put it away, one by one.
Quiet wishes when play is done.
Soft amber lantern, warm and low,
Helps our sleepy feelings grow.

Verse 2

One, two, three blocks in the box.
Nia checks her little clock.
She makes one wish for tomorrow:
"More happy play and no more sorrow."

Chorus

Put it away, one by one.
Quiet wishes when play is done.
Soft amber lantern, warm and low,
Helps our sleepy feelings grow.

Bridge

Bus is parked and blocks are neat.
Dolly's tucked beneath her sheet.
Nia dims the lantern light,
Then pulls her blanket warm and tight.

Final Chorus

Put it away, one by one.
Now the bedtime work is done.
Tomorrow brings another day.
Tonight we rest from happy play.

Outro

Nia whispers, "Night, my room."
Morning play will come back soon.

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