Little Monkey Lyly had left early in the morning, full of excitement and curiosity. The sun had barely risen when she dashed out of the house, eager to explore the forest and meet her friends. She swung from branch to branch, played hide-and-seek with the squirrels, raced the parrots, and even joined a group of butterflies fluttering near the stream. The hours passed like moments, and Lyly never noticed how tired her tiny body had become.
By afternoon, her mother stood at the doorway, calling softly, “Lyly, it’s time to come home!” But Lyly was far away, still chasing laughter and adventure. Eventually, she stumbled upon a soft patch of grass beneath a shady tree. Her eyelids grew heavy, and before she knew it, she curled up like a little ball and drifted into a deep sleep. Leaves rustled gently above her, and the forest seemed to whisper, “Come home soon, Lyly…”
As evening approached, her mother worried, peering down the forest path again and again. “Hurry home, Lyly,” she murmured, her heart anxious. Meanwhile, Lyly slept soundly, her cheeks puffed and her tail wrapped around her. She dreamed of endless play, unaware that night was beginning to fall.
A friendly bird spotted her and quickly flew to the village. The news reached the caretakers, and they gently searched for the little monkey. When they found her dreaming peacefully, they couldn’t help but smile. Dirt smudged her fur, leaves tangled in her hair, yet she looked so innocent, exhausted from joy.
They carefully lifted her, and Lyly stirred just a little, mumbling, “Just five more minutes…” Her mother’s eyes softened with relief as she held her baby close. On the way home, Lyly clung sleepily to her, too tired to speak, too happy to be safe.
That night, tucked in her cozy blanket, Lyly finally opened her eyes and whispered, “Mama… I had so much fun.” Her mother kissed her forehead and replied, “Play, but remember… hurry home.”
And with that, Lyly drifted back to sleep, dreaming of another beautiful day—one where adventure and home would always meet at sunset.
