The Kingfisher Who Dipped Dreams in Water – How Kiko Helped Children Sleep with Moonlit Dream Ripples
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In a quiet corner of the world, where the river ran smooth like silk and the trees whispered lullabies, lived a small, shimmering kingfisher named Kiko.
Kiko wasn’t like the other birds who sang bright songs in the morning. He preferred the quiet of evening, when the sky turned rosy and the stars tiptoed in. Every night, Kiko flew low above the water, wings brushing the breeze, carrying something invisible yet precious: children’s dreams.
You see, Kiko had a gift, he dipped dreams in water to make them shine.
Dreams That Needed Dipping
Before children fell asleep, their dreams would flutter in the air, soft, glowing shapes full of ideas, wishes, and wonder. But sometimes, they were cloudy or tangled, not quite ready for dreaming.
That’s when Kiko would glide in with the quietest whoosh, gather up the dreams, and carry them to the river. He would dip each one carefully, splash! into the cool, moonlit water.
Some dreams came out sparkling with stars. Others shimmered with colors no one had ever seen. The water gave each dream a glow, a gentle flow, and a little hush, like a lullaby floating on a breeze.
The Ripples of Sleep
As Kiko worked, the river rippled softly, and the forest listened. Owls blinked slowly. Fireflies floated like sleepy lanterns. Even the frogs croaked in a quieter tune. And in homes all around, children began to sigh and turn under their blankets.
The dipped dreams returned to their owners, drifting through windows, curling around pillows, and settling gently into sleepy minds.
One child dreamed of flying whales that sang songs in the clouds. Another dreamed of walking through gardens made of starlight. Each dream was special, dipped in peace and ready to bloom.
When the World is Quiet
Once all the dreams had been dipped, Kiko rested on a smooth stone by the river. His feathers shimmered in the moonlight blues and greens like deep water. He watched the last dream drift across the surface like a paper boat and smiled.
So if you ever wonder where your sweetest dreams come from, just remember the quiet wings of Kiko, the kingfisher who dips each dream in water, so it arrives soft, glowing, and ready to carry you far away. Goodnight, little dreamer. Let the river carry your thoughts to somewhere beautiful.
The End !
Nadeera Nilupamali
Nadeera Nilupamali
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