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Coco and the House That Yawned

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Evening had come. The story began in Coco's family home at bedtime. The kitchen clock gives one soft chime. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.

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Coco and the House That Yawned

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Part 1

Evening had come. The story began in Coco's family home at bedtime. The kitchen clock gives one soft chime. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.

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Part 2

The faucet makes its final drip. That gentle moment helped everything feel ready for rest.

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Part 3

The living-room lamp clicks off. There was no need to rush, so the little friend moved slowly.

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Part 4

A floorboard gives a long creak. The calm sound made everything feel safe and cozy.

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Part 5

Coco's own mouth opens in a big yawn. Soon, the busy part of the day was almost done.

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Part 6

She curls into her basket as the house becomes still. With one last peaceful step, bedtime was near.

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Part 7

Coco felt peaceful and ready to rest. The little adventure helped Coco learn about recognizing bedtime cues. Good night, Coco.

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Coco and the House That Yawned

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Intro

Coco hears the house grow slow.
Bedtime sounds begin to show.

Verse 1

Kitchen clock says one soft chime.
Maybe it is bedtime time.
Faucet gives one final drip.
Coco takes a quiet trip.

Chorus

Hush, little house, the day is done.
Quiet comes for everyone.
Chime, drip, click, and creaky sound,
Sleepy clues are all around.

Verse 2

Living-room lamp clicks off low.
One floorboard creaks long and slow.
Coco wonders, "Did it yawn?"
Busy daytime now is gone.

Chorus

Hush, little house, the day is done.
Quiet comes for everyone.
Chime, drip, click, and creaky sound,
Sleepy clues are all around.

Bridge

Coco's mouth opens big and wide.
Her own yawn was there inside.
To her basket she curls small.
Now the house is still through all.

Final Chorus

Hush, little house, the day is done.
Resting time has now begun.
Clock and lamp and kitten small,
Good night, good night, one and all.

Outro

Coco knows what sleepy sounds say:
Rest tonight, then play next day.

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