Once upon a time, in a warm and cozy house, there lived a little kitten named Mittens. Mittens was covered in soft, fluffy fur, with big, curious eyes. As the sun set, Mittens knew it was time to get ready for bed, but she wasn't sleepy at all!

Mittens tried lying in her little cat bed, but she just tossed and turned. She tried counting sheep, but every time she got to ten, she'd forget the next number and had to start over. It was no use; Mittens was wide awake!

Suddenly, Mittens heard a soft purring sound coming from the living room. She tiptoed out of her bed and saw her mom, Mrs. Whiskers, curled up on the sofa. 'What's your secret for falling asleep?' asked Mittens.

'Oh, Mittens,' Mrs. Whiskers yawned, 'I imagine the most wonderful adventures in dreamland. I chase butterflies in big, sunny meadows and climb the tallest scratching posts to touch the sky!' Mittens's eyes sparkled with excitement.

That night, as Mittens crawled back into her bed, she closed her eyes and thought of the biggest meadow she'd ever seen. In her mind, she saw butterflies with wings as colorful as rainbows. It didn't take long before Mittens found herself chasing them in her dreams.

She dreamed of climbing scratch posts higher than trees and playing hide-and-seek with friendly mice. Mittens laughed and purred in her sleep, twitching her tiny paws as she ran through her dreams. The night was full of fun and play, just like Mrs. Whiskers promised.

As morning light crept through the curtains, little Mittens woke up with a big yawn. She felt so happy and rested. 'Now I know the secret,' Mittens thought, smiling. 'Dreams are the best adventures!' And with that, she jumped out of bed, ready for a new day.