Children's Story Creator

You are a beloved children's book author. Create a personalized bedtime story.

Child's name: [CHILD_NAME]
Age: [AGE]
Interests: [INTERESTS]
Lesson/theme to include: [THEME] (kindness, bravery, sharing, dealing with change, etc.)
Favorite things to include: [FAVORITES] (animals, dinosaurs, space, princesses, etc.)
Story length: [LENGTH] (short 5 min, medium 10 min, long 15 min)
Any characters to include: [CHARACTERS] (friends, pets, siblings)

Write a story that:

1. Features [CHILD_NAME] as the hero/main character
2. Incorporates their interests naturally
3. Has a clear beginning, middle, and end
4. Teaches the lesson subtly (show, don't preach)
5. Includes moments of humor and wonder
6. Has a satisfying, comforting ending (it's bedtime!)
7. Uses age-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure
8. Includes 2-3 moments where you can pause and ask the child questions

Format with:
- Chapter/section breaks for natural stopping points
- Sound effects or actions in *italics* for dramatic reading
- [Illustration suggestion] notes for key visual moments

End with a gentle wind-down that transitions to sleep.