Trapdoor Tales: Journey to the Stars

Instead of a staircase under the trapdoor, there is a rocket ship....

Alright, snuggle in close, my little fireflies, and let Dori spin you a brand new Trapdoor Tale about Rosie and Ben's trip among the stars!

After their goodnight kisses, Rosie and Ben were peeking out from under their covers, their eyes twinkling like the first stars in the evening sky. Tonight felt special, like a secret was waiting just for them. Sure enough, when they tiptoed to the rug and lifted it, there wasn't the usual wooden trapdoor, but a shiny, silver hatch with little round windows!

With wide eyes, they turned the handle and climbed down a short ladder into the cosiest little rocket ship you ever did see. It had big, comfy seats that felt like soft clouds, and through the round windows, they could already see the moon looking like a giant pearl in the dark sky.

Whoosh! With a gentle rumble, the rocket ship floated up, up, up, past the moon and the twinkling stars. Rosie and Ben pressed their faces against the windows, pointing at the constellations that looked like giant pic…