A Soft Amber Circle For Leafy

I noticed a warm amber circle pooling across the floor beside the big chair. I took slow, gentle steps over to see where it came from. The floorboards inside the glow felt so pleasantly warm under my little feet. Resting right at the edge was a thick, open picture book showing tall green trees. I carefully leaned my tummy against the sturdy spine and rested one arm flat on a glossy page, tracing a painted oak branch with great patience.