Half-Past Bedtime - Version 2

Join Marian on her enchanting journey after she encounters the peculiar Mr. Jugg. And who are you, Mr. Jugg? she asks curiously. Im the King of the Bumpies, he replies. As confusion settles on Marians face, a little line appears right between her eyebrows. What are bumpies? she wonders. My hat! he exclaims. Havent you ever heard of bumpies? With a shake of her head, Marian learns something new. Oh dear! he sighs. Have you ever heard of angels? Of course, Marian responds. Everyone knows about angels. Well, then, says Mr. Jugg, bumpies are baby angels, and they’re called bumpies until they learn to fly. I see, Marian replies thoughtfully. But why bumpies? Because they bump, Mr. Jugg explains, not knowing how! Immerse yourself in this whimsical tale filled with wonder and discovery.

Join Marian on her enchanting journey after she encounters the peculiar Mr. Jugg. And who are you, Mr. Jugg? she asks curiously. Im the King of the Bumpies, he replies. As confusion settles on Marians face, a little line appears right between her eyebrows. What are bumpies? she wonders. My hat! he exclaims. Havent you ever heard of bumpies? With a shake of her head, Marian learns something new. Oh dear! he sighs. Have you ever heard of angels? Of course, Marian responds. Everyone knows about angels. Well, then, says Mr. Jugg, bumpies are baby angels, and they’re called bumpies until they learn to fly. I see, Marian replies thoughtfully. But why bumpies? Because they bump, Mr. Jugg explains, not knowing how! Immerse yourself in this whimsical tale filled with wonder and discovery.

Join Marian on her enchanting journey after she encounters the peculiar Mr. Jugg. And who are you, Mr. Jugg? she asks curiously. Im the King of the Bumpies, he replies. As confusion settles on Marians face, a little line appears right between her eyebrows. What are bumpies? she wonders. My hat! he exclaims. Havent you ever heard of bumpies? With a shake of her head, Marian learns something new. Oh dear! he sighs. Have you ever heard of angels? Of course, Marian responds. Everyone knows about angels. Well, then, says Mr. Jugg, bumpies are baby angels, and they’re called bumpies until they learn to fly. I see, Marian replies thoughtfully. But why bumpies? Because they bump, Mr. Jugg explains, not knowing how! Immerse yourself in this whimsical tale filled with wonder and discovery.

Join Marian on her enchanting journey after she encounters the peculiar Mr. Jugg. And who are you, Mr. Jugg? she asks curiously. Im the King of the Bumpies, he replies. As confusion settles on Marians face, a little line appears right between her eyebrows. What are bumpies? she wonders. My hat! he exclaims. Havent you ever heard of bumpies? With a shake of her head, Marian learns something new. Oh dear! he sighs. Have you ever heard of angels? Of course, Marian responds. Everyone knows about angels. Well, then, says Mr. Jugg, bumpies are baby angels, and they’re called bumpies until they learn to fly. I see, Marian replies thoughtfully. But why bumpies? Because they bump, Mr. Jugg explains, not knowing how! Immerse yourself in this whimsical tale filled with wonder and discovery.

Join Marian on her enchanting journey after she encounters the peculiar Mr. Jugg. And who are you, Mr. Jugg? she asks curiously. Im the King of the Bumpies, he replies. As confusion settles on Marians face, a little line appears right between her eyebrows. What are bumpies? she wonders. My hat! he exclaims. Havent you ever heard of bumpies? With a shake of her head, Marian learns something new. Oh dear! he sighs. Have you ever heard of angels? Of course, Marian responds. Everyone knows about angels. Well, then, says Mr. Jugg, bumpies are baby angels, and they’re called bumpies until they learn to fly. I see, Marian replies thoughtfully. But why bumpies? Because they bump, Mr. Jugg explains, not knowing how! Immerse yourself in this whimsical tale filled with wonder and discovery.

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