
Part 1
Evening had come. The story began in Poppy's home during her bedtime routine. Poppy announces a pajama parade. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
Find a cozy spot. Read together. Pause for the good questions.

Evening had come. The story began in Poppy's home during her bedtime routine. Poppy announces a pajama parade. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
Read aloud, take turns, or pause for a question. The illustrated page-by-page reader is above.
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Evening had come. The story began in Poppy's home during her bedtime routine. Poppy announces a pajama parade. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
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Stop one is putting toys in the basket. That gentle moment helped everything feel ready for rest.
Page 3
Stop two is washing her paws. There was no need to rush, so the little friend moved slowly.
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Stop three is brushing her teeth. The calm sound made everything feel safe and cozy.
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Stop four is choosing striped pajamas. Soon, the busy part of the day was almost done.
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The parade ends at Poppy's soft bed. With one last peaceful step, bedtime was near.
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Poppy felt peaceful and ready to rest. The little adventure helped Poppy learn about making routines playful and predictable. Good night, Poppy.
Read each question together. Choose the answer that matches the story.
Try the story activityShare a rhyme inspired by the story. Read the words together, tap a gentle beat, or make up your own tune.
Poppy calls, "Parade this way!"
Four bedtime stops will end the day.
Stop one: toys go in the basket.
Poppy puts each toy right past it.
Stop two: wash two puppy paws.
Splash them clean without a pause.
March, march, pajama parade.
Each small bedtime job is made.
One, two, three, then number four.
Soft bed waits beyond the door.
Stop three: brush each puppy tooth.
Round and round to make them smooth.
Stop four: striped pajamas on.
Almost all the jobs are done.
March, march, pajama parade.
Each small bedtime job is made.
One, two, three, then number four.
Soft bed waits beyond the door.
Toys are neat and paws are clean.
Bright white teeth now softly gleam.
Striped pajamas, cozy feet,
Lead the parade to Poppy's sheet.
March, march, parade is done.
Bedtime jobs were playful fun.
One, two, three, and number four,
Poppy rests and marches no more.
Parade ends at her soft bed.
Good night, Poppy, sleepy head.
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