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Bedtime Stories for Animal Lovers — Sweet Dreams with Tails and Whiskers

Snuggle up with heartwarming bedtime stories starring the animals we love. Whether you’re reading to a child or simply dreaming of forest friends and cuddly pets, our collection brings gentle adventures, soft lessons, and plenty of fur-filled magic to your night.

From brave hedgehogs and wise owls to forgiving dogs and playful beagles—each story is crafted to:

🐾 Soothe busy minds before sleep
🐾 Inspire kindness toward animals
🐾 Spark wonder in kids and grown-ups alike
🐾 Celebrate the quiet wisdom of creatures big and small

Perfect for bedtime reading, cozy bonding moments, or just a peaceful escape into nature’s most lovable characters.

✨ Turn down the lights. Curl up close. Let the animals guide your dreams.

  • The Giraffe Who Wore Moonlight – How Luna Carried Calm Across the Savannah at Night

    The Giraffe Who Wore Moonlight – How Luna Carried Calm Across the Savannah at Night

    Once upon a time, in a peaceful savannah where the grass swayed like lullabies and the wind whispered through acacia trees, lived a very tall and very gentle giraffe named Luna.

    Luna was different from the other giraffes. While her friends played in the sunshine and stretched their necks to nibble the highest leaves, Luna loved the night.

    Each evening, as the sky turned soft with stars, Luna would stand still and tall under the moon, letting its light rest gently on her back.

    And when she moved through the grasses, it looked as if she were wearing the moonlight itself, soft, silver, and glowing.

    The Sleepless Little Ones

    Not far from Luna’s favorite tree, a group of young animals were having trouble sleeping.

    Baby zebra tossed and turned.

    Little lion cub couldn’t stop yawning and giggling.

    Tiny elephant kept wriggling his toes.

    “I’m too warm,” said the zebra.
    “I’m too excited,” said the cub.
    “I’m too… awake,” said the elephant.

    Their mothers tried songs and stories, but still, the little ones stayed wide-eyed. That’s when a cool hush fell over the savannah, and a silver glow slowly spread across the grass. Luna was coming.

    Luna’s Moonlight Walk

    With quiet steps and glowing hooves, Luna walked among the sleepy animals, her tall neck brushing the starlit sky.

    She didn’t say a word.

    Instead, she gently wrapped each little one in a bit of her moonlight glow. It flowed off her coat like a soft blanket, cool and calming. As she moved, she hummed a deep, dreamy tune that only the night could hear:

    “Sleep, my little wanderers,
    The sky has tucked you in.
    Let dreams be like the fireflies—So gentle, soft, and thin.” One by one, the little ones blinked slower… yawned wider… and snuggled into the earth.

    A Blanket of Light

    Soon, the entire savannah was still. Luna stood tall, her body shimmering like a tower of quiet stars. Above her, the moon smiled.

    She didn’t need sleep just yet. She was the keeper of calm, the quiet in the night.

    And though the wind danced through the grasses and owls whispered in trees, everything below stayed peaceful, wrapped in the silver hush of Luna’s moonlight coat.

    And when morning came and the sky turned gold, Luna gave a final hum and slowly faded into the shade of her favorite tree.

    But the little ones? They slept in longer than ever. Because sometimes, all it takes to fall asleep is a little moonlight… and a giraffe who knows how to share it.

    The End !

  • The Tiger Who Tucked in the Stars – How Talu Helped the Sky Dream with Gentle Paws and Moon-Silk Blankets

    The Tiger Who Tucked in the Stars – How Talu Helped the Sky Dream with Gentle Paws and Moon-Silk Blankets

    Once upon a time, in a quiet jungle where fireflies blinked like tiny lanterns and the breeze hummed lullabies, lived a tiger named Talu. Unlike other tigers, Talu wasn’t fierce or loud; he was gentle, soft-pawed, and always careful with everything he touched.

    Each evening, as the sun dipped behind the trees, Talu would sit on his favorite hill and look up at the sky. He noticed something most others never did.

    The stars didn’t just appear. They needed to be tucked in, just like sleepy children. And Talu had made it his special job.

    Talu’s Tender Task

    When the sky turned dusky purple, Talu would stretch his striped legs and begin his quiet climb into the clouds.

    He carried with him a woven pouch made of moon-silk and wind threads. Inside were star-blankets; light as air, shimmery as dreams, each one stitched with love by the clouds. High above the treetops, he padded from cloud to cloud.

    With his velvet paws, he gently pulled each glowing star into its perfect place and tucked it under a twinkle blanket, humming softly as he worked: “Sleep now, little sparkle light, Shine just gently through the night. The world below is going still, wrapped in dreams and softened will.”

    One by one, the stars blinked sleepily, cozy and quiet.

    A Sky Out of Sorts

    But one night, Talu noticed something strange. The stars were scattered, like toys after playtime. Some were tangled in mist, others upside down, and one little star was nowhere to be found.

    Talu’s whiskers twitched with concern. He searched behind clouds, peeked inside comets, and even asked the moon, who yawned and said, “Try the edge of the world, dear Talu.”

    At last, near the horizon, Talu found the missing star curled up behind a feather of night. “I was afraid I wouldn’t shine as brightly as the others,” the little star whispered.

    Talu nuzzled it gently. “You don’t have to be the brightest. Just be you. That’s enough to light the sky.” The star smiled, stretched, and followed Talu home.

    The Sky Grows Still

    When all the stars were tucked in and the clouds fluffed into their night shapes, Talu lay down on his hill once more.

    Below him, the jungle grew quiet. Crickets chirped. Leaves swayed in sleep. Even the river whispered softer.

    Talu looked up at the sky—peaceful, glowing gently—and knew everything was just right.

    He yawned, stretched his paws, and let his golden eyes close.

    And high above, the stars twinkled… softly tucked in, sleeping safe beneath their blankets.

    Because even the stars need someone to whisper “Goodnight.” And sometimes, that someone is a quiet tiger with gentle paws and a heart full of care.

    The End !

  • The Turtle Who Spoke with the Moon – How Talo Learned Nighttime Wisdom Beneath Starry Skies

    The Turtle Who Spoke with the Moon – How Talo Learned Nighttime Wisdom Beneath Starry Skies

    Once upon a time, on a peaceful island where the waves whispered to the sand, lived a wise old turtle named Talo. Talo wasn’t the fastest or the flashiest creature, but he had something special: a heart that listened and eyes that noticed things others missed.

    Every evening, Talo would slowly climb to his favorite rock on the beach just as the sky turned dusky purple. He would sit very still, watching the moon rise over the sea like a glowing pearl.

    And every night, Talo would whisper,
    “Hello, Moon. What stories do you have tonight?”

    A Voice from the Sky

    At first, nothing happened.

    But one clear night, when the breeze was soft and the tide was low, the moon shimmered extra bright. Then, to Talo’s surprise, a soft voice floated down from the sky.

    “Good evening, little turtle,” the Moon said gently. “You’ve been listening so patiently, I thought it was time I answered.”

    Talo blinked slowly. “I didn’t know you could talk.”

    “I only speak to those who truly listen,” the Moon replied, “and you, dear turtle, have listened every night.”

    Moonlight Wisdom

    From that night on, Talo and the Moon spoke often. The Moon told him stories of stars being born, of tides shaped by dreams, of clouds that carried lullabies across the sea.

    Talo, in turn, shared tales of the tiny crabs that danced by moonlight, the children who left shells on the shore, and the way sand feels after a long, sunny day.

    One evening, Talo sighed. “Sometimes I feel small. The world is so big, and I move so slow.”

    The Moon smiled in her silvery way.
    “Even the moon can’t rush across the sky, dear Talo. But still, I light the way. Go slow, but shine steady.”

    Talo smiled and tucked that wisdom deep in his shell.

    A Light to Carry

    As the years passed, other animals began visiting Talo’s rock. They’d ask him questions or simply sit beside him, feeling calmer just being near.

    Though he never boasted, Talo always seemed to know just what to say. And when the young ones asked where he learned so much, he’d glance at the sky and say,
    “A friend taught me. One who listens from above.”

    And every night, no matter the clouds or wind, Talo still looked up and whispered,
    “Hello, Moon. I’m here.”

    And if you ever walk by a quiet beach at night, and see a turtle on a rock beneath the moon’s glow, listen closely.

    You might just hear the whispers of old friends, trading wisdom between the waves and the stars.

    The End !

  • The Puppy Who Found a Dream Under the Couch – How Pip Brought Lost Dreams Back to Life One Gently Wag at a Time

    The Puppy Who Found a Dream Under the Couch – How Pip Brought Lost Dreams Back to Life One Gently Wag at a Time

    Once upon a time, in a warm little house with big windows and creaky floors, lived a curious puppy named Pip. He had floppy ears, a wagging tail, and paws that were always one step behind his nose.

    Pip loved exploring, under blankets, inside baskets, behind curtains—but there was one place he could never quite reach: under the couch.

    It was dark and dusty, full of forgotten socks and crumbs from the past. Every now and then, Pip would peek under it, tail wagging, nose twitching… sensing something special down there.

    A Strange, Soft Glow

    One rainy evening, as thunder rolled and everyone was tucked into bed, Pip wandered into the living room. The moonlight peeked through the curtains, and something glimmered faintly from beneath the couch.

    Not a toy.
    Not a sock.
    It shimmered like a bubble made of stardust.

    Curious and careful, Pip crouched low and reached out with his little paw. The glow wiggled and wobbled… but didn’t run away. So Pip, gentle as a whisper, nudged his nose forward and slowly pulled out what he’d found.

    The Dream Comes Free

    It was a dream, soft and silvery, shaped like a cloud with sleepy eyes and a golden ribbon tail.

    The dream blinked at Pip, surprised but not afraid. It let out a quiet yawn, then stretched like a kitten. Pip tilted his head, unsure of what to do.

    The dream drifted up and circled him, leaving trails of twinkling dust. Pip gave a happy little bark, not too loud! and wagged his tail.

    Carefully, he carried the dream in his mouth like he would a feather, and curled up on his favorite blanket. The dream nestled beside him, warm and fluttery.

    A Dream to Share

    As Pip fell asleep, the dream glowed brighter and floated gently into the air, sharing its magic all around the house.

    It drifted into the baby’s crib, painting sweet giggles in her dreams.
    It danced above Grandma’s knitting chair, stirring memories of lullabies.
    It settled beside Pip again, wrapping him in soft warmth and starry hush.

    From that night on, Pip checked under the couch every evening, not to chase, but to wait. Sometimes dreams would hide there, small ones, shy ones, ones that just needed a friend to carry them into the night.

    And Pip, the kind little puppy, always brought them out gently.

    So if you’ve lost a dream or feel one nearby, peek under your couch… and maybe, just maybe, Pip will be waiting with a tail wag and a sparkle.

    The End !

  • The Bunny Who Hugged the Last Sunbeam – How Bria Carried Light Through the Night with Love and Wonder

    The Bunny Who Hugged the Last Sunbeam – How Bria Carried Light Through the Night with Love and Wonder

    Once upon a time, at the edge of a quiet meadow, there lived a fluffy little bunny named Bria. Her fur was soft as dandelion fuzz, and her heart was full of love for all things warm and bright.

    Bria especially loved sunset, the moment when the sky turned peach and gold, and the world whispered goodnight. Each evening, she’d climb to the top of Sunset Hill, where the sun dipped behind the mountains, to catch its last glowing light.

    She’d close her eyes, stretch her little paws wide, and whisper,
    “Goodbye, sun. Thank you for today.”

    The Day the Sun Looked Back

    One chilly evening, the wind was cooler, and the sky dimmed faster than usual. Bria scampered up the hill, but just as she reached the top, the last sunbeam slipped away.

    “Oh no,” she whispered, her ears drooping. “I missed it…”

    But just then, something shimmered beside her—a tiny golden thread of sunlight, slow and gentle, still floating in the air.

    It paused… as if waiting.

    Bria, heart full of wonder, stretched out her arms and gave the sunbeam a hug.

    And the sunbeam… hugged her back.

    A Hug That Glowed

    Wrapped in the sunbeam’s warm glow, Bria felt her whole body fill with golden light. It wasn’t hot like noon, it was soft and comforting, like a story before sleep.

    The wind didn’t feel cold anymore. The stars peeked out, but she wasn’t afraid of the dark. She carried the sun’s warmth with her.

    That night, when she returned to her burrow, her glow lit up the walls like fireflies dancing. The forest creatures gathered near, drawn to her soft, golden warmth.

    Bria told them what had happened, and as she spoke, the glow around her grew even brighter.

    A Bedtime Glow for Everyone

    From that night on, Bria climbed Sunset Hill every evening. Sometimes she caught the last sunbeam; sometimes she just remembered it, and that was enough.

    She became known as the Bunny of the Last Light, keeper of warmth when the night felt long.

    And every bedtime, animals would visit her burrow—mice, foxes, owlets, even shy deer—just to sit near and soak in a little of that quiet light.

    As Bria curled up to sleep, she’d whisper,
    “Goodnight, sun. I’ll hold your hug until morning.”

    And somewhere beyond the mountains, the sun smiled back.

    So when night feels too big or too chilly, close your eyes and imagine Bria’s golden hug. The last sunbeam is never too far away.

    The End !

  • The Turtle Who Dreamed of Balloon Riddles – How Toby Floated to the Clouds and Back Again

    The Turtle Who Dreamed of Balloon Riddles – How Toby Floated to the Clouds and Back Again

    Once upon a time, a turtle named Toby lived in a quiet little pond surrounded by sleepy willow trees. Toby was not a fast turtle, nor was he loud. He liked gentle ripples, soft songs, and dreams that floated like bubbles.

    But there was one special dream Toby had every night:
    He wanted to ride in a big balloon and float up to the fluffy white peaks in the sky.

    Preparing for a Skyward Dream

    One evening, after a warm supper of pondweed soup, Toby waddled onto his favorite mossy rock and looked up.

    “I wonder what the clouds feel like,” he whispered. “Are they soft like marshmallows? Or do they giggle when you touch them?”

    He curled into his shell, closed his eyes, and whispered:
    “Tonight, I fly.”

    The stars twinkled like lanterns, and the moon smiled down as Toby’s dream began.

    Up, Up, and Away

    In his dream, a bright rainbow-colored balloon gently lifted Toby from his rock. It made no sound, just the quiet hiss of the wind and the flap of sleepy wings nearby.

    As he rose into the sky, the pond below looked like a shiny pebble, and the trees like broccoli sprigs on a plate. He passed dozing birds and sleepy butterflies snuggled in flower beds.

    “Hello, Moon,” Toby waved. “Are those the fluffy peaks?”

    The Moon chuckled, “Almost there, brave little one.”

    Among the Fluffy Peaks

    At last, the balloon floated into a cluster of clouds: big, billowy, and soft as a feather bed. Toby bounced from one to another, each puffier than the last.

    He built a little cloud nest and lay on his back, watching dream-balloons float by, some with cats in pajamas, others with sleepy bears sipping cocoa.

    A yawn crept up from Toby’s shell. His eyes grew heavy. “Maybe just a tiny nap… among the clouds…”

    A Sleepy Ending

    And just like that, Toby drifted deeper into his dreams, wrapped in cottony clouds and quiet wonder.

    Back at the pond, the wind rocked the lily pads gently, as if humming a lullaby just for him.

    Goodnight, little dreamer. Close your eyes and float toward fluffy peaks.

    The End !

  • The Goat Who Counted Sleepy Hills – How Gus Found Peace in Pillowtop Ridge and Dreamy Hill

    The Goat Who Counted Sleepy Hills – How Gus Found Peace in Pillowtop Ridge and Dreamy Hill

    Once upon a time, in a quiet, snuggly place called Yawny Valley, there lived a gentle little goat named Gus. Gus wasn’t like the other goats who bounced and played all day. Gus had a very special bedtime routine.

    Every night, just as the stars peeked out, Gus would whisper to himself, “One sleepy hill at a time,” and begin his slow, dreamy climb over the soft, rolling hills behind his barn.

    These weren’t just any hills. They were the Sleepy Hills, and every climb helped him drift a little closer to sleep.

    The First Sleepy Hill – Hill of Yawns

    As Gus climbed the first hill, called the Hill of Yawns, the wind tickled the grass and made it hum a gentle tune.

    Gus let out a big stretch and an even bigger yawn. “Ooooooaaaahhhh,” he sighed.

    With every step, he passed dozing bunnies in nests, snoring owls in trees, and even a fox wrapped up like a cinnamon roll.

    “Sleep is coming,” whispered Gus. “Just a few hills more.”

    The Second Sleepy Hill – Pillowtop Ridge

    The next hill was Pillowtop Ridge, where the ground felt as soft as clouds and even the flowers looked sleepy.

    Gus lay down for a moment and listened to the rustling leaves. They sounded like lullabies.

    Above him, the moon was a glowing nightlight, and the stars were tiny sleepy eyes blinking slowly. A family of hedgehogs snuggled under a mushroom umbrella, already snoozing.

    “Almost there,” Gus murmured. “Just one last climb…”

    The Dreamy Hill at the End

    The final hill was the Dreamy Hill, the tallest and fluffiest of them all. Gus climbed it slowly, not because he was tired, though he was, but because he wanted to enjoy every step.

    Each blade of grass glowed silver. Fireflies floated like dream bubbles around him.

    At the very top, Gus curled up under a cozy fern blanket. He looked out over Yawny Valley, now tucked under a quilt of stars.

    “One… sleepy… goat,” he whispered.

    And with that, Gus closed his eyes…
    And gently drifted off to sleep. Goodnight, little one. Close your eyes and take one sleepy hill at a time.

    The End !

  • The Hedgehog Who Wore a Dreamy Sweater – How Henry Gave Sleep to the Meadow One Thread at a Time

    The Hedgehog Who Wore a Dreamy Sweater – How Henry Gave Sleep to the Meadow One Thread at a Time

    Once upon a time, in a quiet meadow tucked between soft hills and whispering trees, lived a tiny hedgehog named Henry.

    Unlike most hedgehogs who loved to dig and rustle in the leaves, Henry loved one thing more than anything else in the world: snuggling.

    Henry had a favorite sweater, not just any sweater, but one that was knitted with yarn-thread—a special kind of magical thread that made everyone feel sleepy just by touching it. His grandmother had knitted it long ago, on a night when the stars yawned and the moon blinked slowly above.

    The Sweater That Made the Wind Sigh

    Henry’s sweater was the softest shade of sky blue with tiny silver stars stitched near the collar. Whenever he wore it, even the wind seemed to sigh more gently, and the flowers closed their petals early, sensing bedtime was near.

    One chilly evening, Henry tugged on his dreamy sweater and stepped outside. The sun had just kissed the hills goodnight, and the sky was turning the color of warm milk and honey. As he walked through the meadow, animals peeked from their nests and burrows.

    “Is it sweater time already?” asked a sleepy rabbit. Henry nodded, “Time for dreams.”

    A Trail of Sleepy Whispers

    As Henry waddled through the meadow, the yawn-thread in his sweater began to work its magic. Little puffs of sleepy air followed him. Fireflies dimmed their glow. Birds fluffed their feathers and settled down. Even the grumpy badger yawned three times in a row.

    Wherever Henry walked, peace followed. He didn’t say much, just smiled softly, letting the quiet hush do the talking.

    “Soft and slow, the night has come. Wrap your thoughts, the day is done. With every thread and every seam.

    This sweater holds a bedtime dream…” By the time Henry reached the big oak tree at the center of the meadow, nearly everyone was yawning.

    Tucked in by Stars and Thread

    Henry curled into a soft patch of moss, wrapping his sweater tightly around him. He looked up at the sky, where stars were blinking their first sleepy winks.

    The sweater felt warm, gentle, and just the right weight to anchor a dream.

    That night, the whole meadow slept a little better, wrapped in the quiet magic that drifted from Henry’s sweater.

    Some say the yawn thread was made from laughter and lullabies. Others believe it was spun from cloud fluff and star sighs. But everyone agreed, when Henry wore his dreamy sweater, the world felt just a bit softer.

    The End !

  • The Squirrel Who Danced with Falling Leaves – How Tilly Taught the Forest to Fall Asleep with Joy

    The Squirrel Who Danced with Falling Leaves – How Tilly Taught the Forest to Fall Asleep with Joy

    Once upon a time, in a golden forest where the trees swayed like sleepy dancers, lived a little squirrel named Tilly. Tilly wasn’t just any squirrel; she loved to dance with the wind, especially in autumn when the leaves turned red, gold, and orange.

    While other squirrels were busy gathering acorns, Tilly twirled through the trees, paws light as feathers, chasing leaves that fluttered like butterflies. She didn’t mind if she didn’t find many nuts. She only cared about the magic of the fall breeze and the rustling lullaby it brought with it.

    The Day the Leaves Began to Sing

    One chilly afternoon, as the sun melted behind the trees and the sky blushed with pink and purple, something strange and lovely happened. The wind picked up, soft and slow, and the leaves began to fall—not in silence, but in song.

    Tilly paused on a mossy log, ears twitching. The leaves weren’t just falling, they were whispering lullabies as they floated down. Each one hummed a note in a language only the forest understood:

    “Hush now, hush now, the day is done,
    Drift on breezes, one by one.
    Fall and twirl, slow and deep,
    Carry all to gentle sleep…”

    Tilly’s eyes sparkled. “They’re dancing too,” she whispered.

    A Dance Just Before Dreamtime

    Tilly leapt from branch to branch, spinning with every leaf that passed her. She did little leaps, tiny twirls, and quiet flips through the air. The trees clapped their branches softly, and the wind swirled in a sleepy rhythm.

    Around her, owls blinked awake, deer slowed their steps, and even the chatter of birds faded. The whole forest was falling into a hush. As the last golden leaves floated down, Tilly curled into a cozy bed of moss beneath a wide oak tree.

    The leaves gently covered her like a warm blanket. The wind gave one final sigh, and everything was still.

    The Forest’s Gentle Goodnight

    As the stars blinked through the treetops, the forest whispered a final lullaby. Tilly’s little chest rose and fell as she dreamed of leafy dances and golden skies.

    And from that night on, every autumn evening, the forest remembered Tilly’s dance. Leaves still twirled, the wind still hummed, and somewhere between the hush and color, a squirrel’s heart still leapt with joy.

    So if you ever see leaves drifting like dancers in the fall, listen closely. You might hear a lullaby. And if you’re lucky, you just might spot a flash of fur and a tiny paw mid-twirl.

    The End !

  • The Duck Who Napped in a Lily-Hammock – How Pip Found Sleep in the Softest Place in the Pond

    The Duck Who Napped in a Lily-Hammock – How Pip Found Sleep in the Softest Place in the Pond

    Once upon a time, at the edge of a peaceful forest, there was a little round pond. In the middle of that pond lived a duck named Pip. Pip wasn’t like the ducks who quacked and splashed all day long. Pip loved naps more than anything. Warm sun, cool shade, and the sound of the breeze were his favorite lullabies.

    But one day, Pip couldn’t find the perfect place to nap. The grass was too itchy, the mud was too sticky, and the log was already taken by a snoring turtle. Pip blinked sleepily at the rippling water and wished, “If only I had a soft, quiet place to nap…”

    The Lily That Rocked Like a Cradle.

    Just then, a soft breeze stirred the lily pads near the center of the pond. One lily pad was especially big and round, with strong green leaves and a delicate pink flower. As the breeze blew, it gently rocked on the water like a cradle.

    Pip waddled over, carefully stepped onto the pad, and – squish– it held him! The lily pad curved slightly, just enough to cradle his fluffy body. Tiny ripples lapped at the edges. The flower nodded as if to say, “Welcome.”

    Pip sighed happily. “It’s a lily-hammock,” he whispered, “and it’s just for me.”

    Frogs with Voices Like Music

    As Pip nestled into the lily, a chorus of soft ribbits rose from nearby reeds. The frogs were warming up for their evening lullaby. Each note they sang was slow, low, and dreamy. One frog croaked like a cello. Another hummed like a flute. Together, they made music to drift off.

    “Sleep, little duck, on your lily bed,
    Let the ripples rock you and rest your head.
    Moonlight above and pond down below,
    Close your eyes and let dreams flow…”

    Pip’s eyes fluttered. He was rocked by ripples and wrapped in frogs’ lullabies. Even the fireflies blinked in time, like night-lanterns swaying to the song. The stars peeked through the treetops, smiling down on the quiet pond.

    Dreams on the Water

    Pip didn’t know when he fell asleep, but when he woke, the pond was glowing silver. Moonlight kissed the lily pad, and the frogs had grown quiet, their lullaby drifting away like mist.

    He gave a soft, sleepy quack and looked up at the stars. “Thank you,” he whispered to the frogs, the breeze, and the lily-hammock that held him like a dream.

    From that night on, whenever Pip felt sleepy, he floated back to the middle of the pond—his perfect little nap-nest, where the ripples rocked him and the frogs always had a song.

    The End !