One morning, the villagers woke to an unusual quiet: the sun had not risen. The sky remained a soft, sleepy gray, and a gentle hush fell over the land.
People peered outside, puzzled, until a wise elder spoke: “Even the sun must rest, just
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like we do.”
Children played in the dim light, elders told stories they had never shared, and the village felt a calm they had forgotten. Birds chirped softly, rivers glimmered with the muted glow, and time seemed to pause.
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As evening approached, the sun yawned, stretched across the horizon, and rose with a golden smile. Everyone cheered, not just for its return, but for the quiet lesson: even the brightest, busiest beings need a moment to sleep, dream,
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And restore their light.
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The day the sun took a nap
Author - Eric Ouma Illustration - Language - English Level - First paragraphs
