Bedtime Story for Kids:- The Day My Shadow Ran Away
Once upon a time, in a cozy little village surrounded by tall, whispering trees and soft, rolling hills, there
lived a boy named Sam. Sam was an adventurous, curious child with big, round eyes that sparkled
like the stars in the night sky. He was always running, jumping, and exploring every nook and cranny of his little
world. But there was one thing Sam loved most of all – his shadow.
You see, Sam’s shadow was no ordinary shadow. It was his constant companion, his playful friend, always with him
wherever he went. It followed him like a loyal puppy, hopping and skipping alongside him. Whether it was sunny or
cloudy, his shadow was always there, just a little behind him, stretching out when the sun was high and shortening
when the evening came.
One bright and cheerful morning, Sam woke up with excitement bubbling inside him. It was his favorite time of year –
the time when the village held its annual kite festival. Sam had been dreaming about this day for months.
He had been working on a special kite, one that was shaped like a giant dragon, with colorful streamers trailing behind it.
He couldn’t wait to see it soar high in the sky.
As Sam got out of bed, he stretched his arms wide and yawned. He looked down at his feet, expecting to see his shadow, but…
nothing. His shadow was gone. At first, he thought he had imagined it. Maybe he had woken up too early, and the sun
wasn’t out yet? But no, the sun was shining brightly through his window, casting its golden rays onto the ground.
Sam blinked in confusion. Where had his shadow gone? He looked around the room, under the bed, behind the curtains, but there
was no sign of his playful shadow. Panic began to rise in his chest. What if his shadow had left him forever?
Sam ran outside, hoping to find it. The village was just waking up, with the smell of freshly baked bread wafting from the
bakery and the sound of birds chirping in the trees. But even as he ran, there was no shadow following him. It was as if
his feet were moving on their own, with no one beside him.
“Where are you?” Sam called out, his voice trembling with worry. “Shadow, where are you?”
But the only answer he received was the soft rustling of the leaves and the distant chatter of the villagers. He tried
jumping, twirling, and even spinning around in circles, but his shadow didn’t reappear. It was as though his shadow had
vanished into thin air.
Sam didn’t know what to do. How could he go on without his shadow? His shadow had always been there for him, through every
adventure, every game, every moment of joy. It was a part of him, like a piece of his heart.
As Sam walked through the village, feeling lonely and sad, he noticed something strange. The other children, who were also
excited for the kite festival, had shadows that followed them just like his used to. They laughed and ran, their shadows hopping along beside them like happy little creatures. Sam felt a pang of jealousy in his heart. Why did everyone else still have their shadows while his was gone?
Determined to find out what had happened to his shadow, Sam decided to visit the wise old man who lived on the edge of the village. Everyone in the village knew that the wise old man, who had a long white beard and a gentle smile, always had the answers to the strangest problems. If anyone could help Sam, it was him.
The wise old man lived in a small cottage made of stone, surrounded by a garden filled with flowers and herbs. The air around
the cottage was thick with the scent of lavender and rosemary. As Sam approached the door, he noticed a little sign that
read, “Ask, and you shall find your answer.”
With a deep breath, Sam knocked on the door.
“Come in, young one,” a voice called from inside. Sam opened the door and stepped into the cozy cottage.
The wise old man was sitting by the fire, his hands resting on a walking stick. He looked up at Sam and smiled warmly.
“What brings you here, my child?” he asked.
“Sir, my shadow… it’s gone! I woke up this morning, and it wasn’t there anymore. Do you know where it went?” Sam asked,
his voice filled with worry.
The wise old man nodded slowly, his eyes twinkling with a secret knowledge. “Ah, your shadow has run away, has it?” he said.
“Shadows are like little creatures of the light, and sometimes, they get tired of following us around. But don’t worry, my dear boy. Shadows always return when we learn to understand them.”
Sam’s heart sank. “But how can I bring it back? I can’t imagine my day without my shadow!”
The wise old man chuckled softly. “Ah, that is the very thing you must learn. You see, shadows are not just your companions.
They are reflections of your own feelings, your own energy. When your heart is full of joy and light, your shadow is
always by your side. But when you feel lonely, sad, or uncertain, your shadow may wander off to explore the world on its own.”
Sam listened carefully, trying to understand. “So, if I want my shadow to come back, I need to feel happy and full of light?”
“Exactly,” the wise old man said, his eyes twinkling even more. “But there is something else you must remember. Shadows are
not just about happiness. They are about balance. You must learn to trust yourself, to find the light within you, and your
shadow will return when the time is right.”
Sam nodded slowly, feeling a sense of calm wash over him. The wise old man was right. If he could find the happiness within
himself, his shadow would come back.
“Thank you, sir,” Sam said with a grateful smile. “I will try my best to find the light within me.”
The wise old man gave him a knowing nod. “Remember, young one, your shadow is never far away. It is always there, waiting
for you to find it.”
Sam left the wise old man’s cottage with a new sense of purpose. He walked back through the village, his mind swirling with
thoughts. He knew it wouldn’t be easy, but he was determined to find his shadow again.
As he wandered through the village, he thought about all the things that made him happy. He thought about the kite festival,
the excitement of seeing his dragon kite fly high in the sky. He thought about his friends, the laughter they shared, and
the games they played together. He thought about his family, the warmth of their love and the comfort they gave him. Slowly,
a smile began to form on Sam’s face. He realized that even though his shadow was gone, there were still so many things
that filled his heart with light.
Sam ran to the village square, where the kite festival was about to begin. The sky was a brilliant blue, and colorful kites were already soaring high above the crowd. Sam felt a spark of excitement in his chest as he saw his dragon kite being readied for flight.
As the kite soared into the sky, something amazing happened. Sam looked down, and there, right beside him, was his shadow.
It had returned, just like the wise old man had said it would. It was bigger than ever, stretching out as the sun shone
brightly on the ground.
Sam laughed with joy, twirling around in circles. His shadow danced along with him, just like it always had. Sam had learned
an important lesson that day – that true happiness comes from within, and when you find the light inside yourself, your
shadow will always return.
From that day on, Sam knew that his shadow would never run away again. He understood that it was a reflection of his
feelings, and as long as he kept his heart full of light, his shadow would always be by his side.
