Milo and the Sleepy Lighthouse: A Bedtime Read-Aloud Story for Ages 3 to 6

A Goodnight Neighbourhood story about a keeper's child who helps a tired lighthouse finish its nightly rounds.

Every night Hollis the lighthouse sweeps her golden light over the sea: round to the rocks, round to the boats, round to the harbour. But tonight Milo hears a creak, a hum and a very big yawn. Hollis is sleepy, her light is drooping toward the water, and Auntie Fen's little red fishing boat is still out at sea.

So Milo and his mum, the lighthouse keeper, climb all one hundred and one steps to the lamp room. Milo polishes the lens. He tries a loud song (that does not go well). Then he discovers what really helps: telling Hollis, softly, exactly who is out there needing her light.

This is an original illustrated bedtime story written for reading aloud with children aged 3 to 6. A repeating rhyme follows the turning of the light so children can join in, and the story ends with everyone, lighthouse included, safely resting.

What's included. 24 pages (552 words, about 4 to 6 minutes to read aloud) for ages 3 to 6. Also inside: parent conversation card with five gentle questions to talk about after reading. You get a screen PDF of 15 pages (covers and double-page spreads) for reading on a tablet or computer, and a printable PDF of 26 pages including covers, in both US Letter and A4. English. Digital download; nothing is shipped.

Licence. Household Licence: read, view and print it at home for the people you live with. Not for classroom sharing, resale or print-on-demand, and please don't share the files. Written and illustrated by Brainfy Studio, created with AI assistance.