Malea Gute Nacht

It's a cold winter night in Wittenförden, and Malea is getting ready for bed. She notices her favorite teddy bear, Bruno, is missing! Malea begins to worry. She can't sleep without Bruno. - Where could Bruno be? Malea wonders aloud. Her room feels empty without him.

Malea decides to search for Bruno before bedtime. She checks under the bed, but only finds dust bunnies. - Bruno, are you there? she calls softly. Her mom enters the room. - Malea, it's time for bed, her mom says. But Malea feels too anxious to sleep.

Malea looks in the closet and even behind the curtains. But Bruno is nowhere to be found. - He must be here somewhere! she tells herself. The more she searches, the more worried she becomes. Her heart feels heavy like a snowball. - I just want Bruno back, she whispers.

Feeling defeated, Malea sits on her bed and sighs. She considers giving up the search. - Maybe I'll never find Bruno, she thinks sadly. Her mom sits beside her, wrapping an arm around her shoulder. - It's okay, Malea, we will find him, her mom reassures. But Malea feels too tired to keep looking.

Suddenly, Malea remembers something important. She had played with Bruno in the living room earlier. - Oh, I think I know where he might be! she exclaims. Her mom and Malea rush to the living room. There, under the sofa, Bruno peeks out. Malea grins and hugs him tight.

With Bruno safe in her arms, Malea gets ready for bed again. - I'm so glad I found you, Bruno, she says, snuggling him. Malea learns that being honest about her worries helped her solve the problem. Her mom tucks her in, and Malea drifts off to sleep. The night feels peaceful with Bruno by her side.