A tiny picture book

Luna Dreamland

Six little stories about Kiki, Luna the dream-cat, and Pip the tiny star — and one small journey across the whole of Luna Dreamland.

Story one

The Cloud Garden

One morning, Kiki woke up in the Cloud Garden, where the dandelions grow as tall as trees. Luna was already awake, watching the seeds drift past on the wind. “Today,” said Luna, “we follow the seeds. Wherever they land, that is where our story begins.”

Story two

The Star Field

The seeds led them to the Star Field, where a tiny star had tumbled out of the night sky. His name was Pip, and he twinkled whenever he laughed. “I am not lost,” said Pip. “I was only waiting for someone to find me.”

Story three

Sakura Hill

On Sakura Hill, the wind carried pink petals over the grass like slow, gentle snow. Kiki spread out a blanket, Luna chased exactly one petal, and Pip tried to catch all the rest. They had plum juice and rice cakes, and nobody hurried, not even a little.

Story four

The Star Library

In the Star Library, every book holds a dream that somebody once dreamed. Luna chose a book about the sea, and Pip found one with his own picture inside. “That one is tomorrow’s dream,” whispered the librarian stars. “No peeking.”

Story five

The Rainbow Bridge

At dusk they came to the Rainbow Bridge, which only appears when the day is almost over. Pip crossed first, because he was the bravest about heights. From the middle of the bridge, the whole of Luna Dreamland looked small, and kind, and close enough to hold.

Story six

Moon Lake

Last of all, they reached Moon Lake, where the moon keeps her reflection. Kiki dipped her toes in the silver water, and Luna finally fell asleep. “Goodnight, garden. Goodnight, stars,” said Pip — and one by one, the sky tucked them all in.

The end

Sweet dreams

Thank you for reading. Luna Dreamland is still awake, though — you can leave a star of your own on the Star Wall, or go and find Pip hiding in the sky.