The story
It was bedtime in the little blue house. Pip the puppy had eaten his supper and had a long drink of water. But before he could sleep, Pip had something very important to do.
He padded to the kitchen. “Goodnight, food bowl,” he said. “Thank you for my supper.” He padded to the front door. “Goodnight, red ball. We will play again tomorrow.” He padded to the window, where the garden was dark and still. “Goodnight, garden. Goodnight, tree. Goodnight, little bird asleep in your nest.”
Then Pip padded to the sitting room, where the family was reading quietly. He licked a hand here and nuzzled a knee there. “Goodnight, everyone,” he said with a soft, happy wag. “Thank you for my cuddles today.”
At last, Pip came to his own cosy basket. Inside was his old teddy bear with one floppy ear. “Goodnight, Teddy,” Pip whispered, and he curled up close beside it.
Pip looked up through the window at the round, silver moon. “Goodnight, moon,” he yawned, the biggest yawn of the day. His eyes slowly closed. His tail gave one last little wag. And Pip the puppy was fast asleep, dreaming of red balls and sunny gardens.
Moral of the Story
Saying goodnight to the things we love helps us feel ready for sleep.
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कहानी — हर चीज़ को शुभ रात्रि कहने वाला पिल्ला
नीले छोटे घर में सोने का समय हो गया था। पिप नाम के पिल्ले ने अपना रात का खाना खा लिया था और ढेर सारा पानी भी पी लिया था। पर सोने से पहले पिप को एक बहुत ज़रूरी काम करना था।
वह धीरे-धीरे रसोई में गया। "शुभ रात्रि, खाने के कटोरे," उसने कहा। "मेरे खाने के लिए धन्यवाद।" वह धीरे-धीरे दरवाज़े तक गया। "शुभ रात्रि, लाल गेंद। हम कल फिर खेलेंगे।" वह खिड़की तक गया, जहाँ बग़ीचा अँधेरा और शांत था। "शुभ रात्रि, बग़ीचे। शुभ रात्रि, पेड़। शुभ रात्रि, घोंसले में सोई नन्ही चिड़िया।"
फिर पिप बैठक में गया, जहाँ परिवार के लोग चुपचाप पढ़ रहे थे। उसने किसी का हाथ चाटा, किसी के घुटने से अपनी नाक रगड़ी। "शुभ रात्रि, सब लोग," उसने धीरे से, ख़ुशी से पूँछ हिलाते हुए कहा। "आज के सारे दुलार के लिए धन्यवाद।"
आख़िर में पिप अपनी आरामदेह टोकरी के पास पहुँचा। उसके अंदर उसका पुराना टेडी भालू था, जिसका एक कान लटका हुआ था। "शुभ रात्रि, टेडी," पिप फुसफुसाया, और उससे सटकर सिमट गया।
पिप ने खिड़की से गोल, चाँदी जैसे चाँद को देखा। "शुभ रात्रि, चाँद," उसने उबासी ली — दिन की सबसे बड़ी उबासी। उसकी आँखें धीरे-धीरे बंद हो गईं। उसकी पूँछ ने आख़िरी बार हल्के से हिलकर विदा ली। और पिप पिल्ला गहरी नींद में सो गया, लाल गेंदों और धूप भरे बग़ीचों के सपने देखते हुए।
कहानी की सीख
अपनी प्यारी चीज़ों को शुभ रात्रि कहने से हम सोने के लिए तैयार महसूस करते हैं।
What Children Can Learn
- Bedtime routines
- Saying thank you
- Naming things around the house
Key Values
- Gratitude
- Routine
- Calm
Emotional & social lesson
Noticing the good things in our day helps us feel calm and cared for.
Key vocabulary
- pad
- to walk softly
- nuzzle
- to gently rub with the nose
- basket
- a container woven from strips, sometimes used as a pet bed
Think & Answer
- What did Pip say goodnight to first?
- What was in Pip’s basket?
- What would you like to say goodnight to tonight?
Parent–child activity
Walk around your home together and say goodnight to three favourite things, then say one “thank you” for something from today.
Parent / Teacher Discussion
An original TotsName story. The goodnight walk can become a calming nightly ritual — keep it short and the same each night.
Try a Learning Activity
Read the story → answer the questions → practise on the Early Learning island and work towards a 🏅 Gold Medal.
FAQ
What is the moral of “The Puppy Who Said Goodnight to Everything”?
Saying goodnight to the things we love helps us feel ready for sleep.
What age is “The Puppy Who Said Goodnight to Everything” suitable for?
It suits children of about 2–6 years, read aloud or read together.