OtterKnow Kids Encyclopedia

When you fall into a deep sleep, your brain starts creating pictures and stories. Sometimes you can fly, visit magical places, or play with friends. Sometimes you might have a scary dream called a nightmare, but you don’t have to worry — nightmares are not real!

If you wake up from a nightmare, a grownup can turn on the light and give you a warm hug. Talking about your dreams with your family can be really fun and interesting. You can even try drawing pictures of your favorite dreams in the morning!

• Dreams are perfectly normal and make sleeping an exciting part of your day!
• Most people have about four to six dreams every single night, but they usually forget most of them.
• Even animals dream — you might see your dog’s legs twitching in their sleep because they are dreaming about running!