King Doodle Bum and the Chocolate Moon

by

Thomas

Thomas

King Doodle Bum and the Chocolate Moon

A story about Bedtime

for your 4th Grader.

Show King Doodle Bum standing in front of tall castle doors, smiling eagerly. In the background rolling fields of golden wheat under a clear sky

King Doodle Bum lived in a grand but cozy castle in Bumble Hollow, where fields of golden wheat waved and a sweet scent of chocolate drifted through every hallway. He was famous for his boundless curiosity—and for sneaking sugary treats just before bedtime.

Depict the moon glowing in rich brown tones against the night sky, shining brightly. In the background faint stars twinkling across a dark sky

One evening, as King Doodle Bum leaned out of his tower window, he spotted the moon glowing a deep brown color. He gasped, for it looked like a giant chocolate ball in the sky!

Show King Doodle Bum racing down a long, spiral staircase, one hand on the banister. In the background stone walls lined with lanterns

Feeling a surge of excitement, King Doodle Bum exclaimed, “That must be my chocolate! I must get it before anyone else does!” Without a second thought, he rushed down the winding staircase, determined to claim his sweet prize.

Portray a tall milking stool, with a tiny jar of warm milk resting on it. In the background gentle swaying wheat illuminated by moonlight

He hurried into the courtyard, where the wheat fields gleamed under the moonlight. Although he felt a twinge of tiredness, his ambition to reach the chocolate moon was too strong to ignore. Sometimes before bedtime, drinking warm milk can help a restless mind settle, but he had no time for that now.

Reveal a worn, parchment map with a winding red path marked across it. In the background a large bookcase filled with ancient tomes

King Doodle Bum grabbed an old map from the castle library, which showed a secret path leading to the top of Bumble Hollow’s tallest hill. He hoped that from there, the chocolate moon would be within his reach.

Show King Doodle Bum yawning, clutching the old map under one arm. In the background tall grass rustling softly in a midnight breeze

Despite his excitement, his eyelids felt heavy. He muttered, “I can’t stop now,” even though a soft bed and a familiar lullaby beckoned him. He started walking along the path, sure that the chocolate moon was waiting just for him.

Depict King Doodle Bum nearly tripping, arms flailing to steady himself. In the background scattered pebbles littering the narrow trail

Partway up the hill, he stumbled over a loose stone and nearly lost his balance. He realized that being tired made every step harder. He remembered his nanny’s words: “Brush well, then rest well, so you can wake up brave.” But he pressed on, determined to claim the moon.

Present the old map fluttering away into the night wind, edges curling. In the background tall grasses swaying under a slightly clouded sky

A gust of wind whipped past him, blowing the map out of his hands! “No!” he cried, reaching for it in vain. The precious parchment disappeared into the darkness, and King Doodle Bum’s heart sank. How would he find the path now?

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