King Doodle Bum's Starry Chocolate Quest
by
Thomas
A story about Bedtime
for your 3rd Grader.
In the magical land of Choco-Latta, King Doodle Bum sat on his shimmering throne, feeling wide awake even though the moon was high in the sky. Every wall in his castle was made of sweet candy bricks, but tonight, that didn’t make him feel cozy at all.
He tried munching on a piece of chocolate to relax, but it only made him more excited. Late-night chocolate was fun, yet he wished he could close his eyes and drift into a gentle sleep right away.
Suddenly, Zibloo popped into the throne room. With wide eyes and a curious grin, the zany alien said, “I have a star map that shows where we can find the legendary Chocolate Comet. It might bring sweet dreams!”
King Doodle Bum jumped off his throne and clapped his hands. “A Chocolate Comet?” he cried, imagining a giant candy treat shining in the sky. He glanced at his half-eaten sweets, hoping the comet could help him doze off.
They left the castle and came upon a gleaming fountain of hot cocoa. The warm, sweet smell made King Doodle Bum’s stomach rumble, but he remembered that too much chocolate before bed might keep him awake.
Zibloo led King Doodle Bum past the fountain, whispering, “Even stars need rest, just like we do. Finding the Chocolate Comet is one thing, but perhaps a calming walk before bed helps too.”
King Doodle Bum took a few deep breaths, trying to relax. He imagined a cozy blanket of stardust settling over him, but he still felt bouncy with excitement. “Will we ever see the comet?” he wondered aloud.
Ahead of them, they spotted a shiny telescope shaped like a candy cane. It sparkled under the moonlight, ready to be used. Zibloo squeaked with excitement, pointing at the telescope’s shiny lens.