Sleep Travelers Series

Zoo keeper Mr. Shirl, who looks like Little Dawnie's daddy, takes the friends on a tour of the Zoo, showing them how to play the games and the fun rides and introducing them to the Tigers, Lions, and Bears. Oh My! Dog explains to Ning and Boss that they are really at home, sound asleep! They are Sleep Walkers! They cannot be hurt on their adventures, and if they are afraid of anything or are in danger, they will wake up in their own beds! Because, of course, they are Sleep Walkers! Imagine riding Orchid the Orca whale and having no problem breathing underwater! Imagine riding Ella the elephant or Harold the hippo! Do you want to meet the Lion Tamers Tigers and take a ride on their backs! Our adventurers talk to the animals, and they talk back! Tigger tells them of when the mean little kid climbed into his cage and tried to ride on his back, that Tigger was shot by the Ranger and slept for a whole day! The Sleep Travelers thought the kid should have been shot! How about Mr. Shirl cooking burgers, fries, and hotdogs for all the Sleep Travelers, including the animals, and everyone had fun making a big mess with a food fight? But not to worry, because all they have to do is "Think clean," and it is all cleaned up!  

In Little Dawnie's world, she and her three friends are transported to any part of the world they "think" they want to go. Come along with Little Dawnie, Dog, Ning, and Boss to fun places where they can do anything and never be hurt. If by chance they are in danger, all they have to do is either think themselves away from it or wake up in their own beds. Dawnie excitedly told her friends about the fun rides and games her Daddy had read to her from her book about an amusement park! This time, they "think" of going to the amusement park, and voila, they are there! Ning doesn't like to get dirty, and she voiced her opinion of the dirty field! When she learned the field has grass, she relented! Ning thought the eye-closing was silly but did it to please Little Dawnie. Boss was concerned that the lights and sounds would disturb the neighbors surrounding the field, but they didn't! The Trio is surprised at the rides, games, and things to see. When riding the Ferris Wheel, Dawnie exclaimed, "See that building? That's where I will be going to school next fall!" The Trio was a little sad, thinking she would forget them, but she said, "Please don't be sad. I promise I will never forget you!" And she didn't, or this story would never have been written! Don't you wonder who won the race between Dawnie's Unicorn and Dog' Horse on the merry-go-round? Dawnie wasn't thrilled with the slow boats in the Tunnel of Love, so she decided to look for Cotton candy and drinks! That's when Mr. Shirl joined them and became their tour guide. They tried the ring toss over the milk bottles! Breaking balloons with Darts! Dog and Mr. Shirl hovered near Little Dawnie, making sure she was safe, and allowed her to toss the darts. Mr. Shirl took them to the Big Top for a private performance! The Ring Master said, "Welcome to the private performance of The Greatest Show at Dreamers Paradise for Ning, Dog, Boss, and Miss Dawnie!" They were treated to the whole show just for them! They were thrilled with the clowns squirting them with water, except Ning! She didn't like to be wet! Shaundour, the Lion Tamer, trilled and scared them with his performing lions, but that didn't compare to all four riding on the lion's backs and brushing them. Seeing the horses and Elephants in the same enclosure was surprising. After a ride on the elephant's back, they met Belinda and her two horses, Buddy and Jack. And were thrilled to get a short ride on them, too! The last thing they visited was the fun house where they got separated! Meeting up again outside the Fun House, Mr. Shirl asked, "Have you had enough fun tonight? Maybe it is time to go home and sleep." A sleepy Little Dawnie said, "Yes, I think we are ready to go home. I had a lovely time and will be ready for another Adventure soon!" Are you ready for more adventures with Little Dawning and her friends?