Lights out. Hmm… why does the room look so different now? The chair seems taller, the shelf darker. Harry pulls the blanket up to the nose and peeks out, very quietly.
There's a big monster shadow in the corner — tall and still, not moving at all. Harry holds their breath. Thump, thump goes the little heart. What could it be?
Harry takes a deep, deep breath, then lets it out slowly. "Wait a minute — I have my star flashlight!" One little hand reaches out and grabs it tight.
Click! The star light shines, and a warm golden glow pushes the dark away. The monster shadow… is just a coat on the coat stand! Harry bursts out laughing. "Phew!"
Harry becomes a Night Detective — bending low, tiptoeing softly, checking every corner. Under the desk, beside the bookshelf, behind the curtain… not one hiding spot will be missed!
What's under the bed? The star light shines in — just fluffy slippers, a little bouncy ball, and some sleepy dust bunnies. "Ha! Caught you!" Harry giggles into the quiet.
Who's hiding behind the curtain? Swish — Harry pulls it open. It's Mister Moon peeking in with his round silver face! Harry waves the flashlight hello. "Good evening, Mister Moon!"
Harry discovers the dark is full of tiny twinkling secrets. The ceiling stars glow softly, the fish tank shines gentle blue. Lying back on the rug, Harry whispers, "So pretty…"
Harry lifts Teddy up and tells him softly: "The dark isn't scary at all. It's just a big soft blanket, tucking the whole world in nice and warm."
The star light keeps watch on the nightstand, like a tiny golden guard. Harry closes both eyes, thinking of Mister Moon and all the twinkling secrets, and drifts off to sleep, safe and sound.