Three Jumps Before Dusk

About this story

Three Jumps Before Dusk is a warm, gently thrilling bedtime story for little ones and the grown-ups who tuck them in. On the green edge of a sunny meadow live three young hare brothers who look exactly alike — except that Janek's long ears and fluffy tail are sky-blue, Radek's are soft silver, and Sava's are sunny yellow. They can do one wonderful thing: they can leap. Janek jumps the highest, Radek jumps the farthest, and clever little Sava jumps in quick, tricky zig-zags that nobody can follow.

Across one long day, a sly fox, then a fast grey wolf, then a great slow bear each try to catch the brothers — and each time, their light, high jumps carry them to safety. But when a wild chase scatters them across the meadow, the three find that leaping apart only leaves them lost and frightened. Cornered at the stream by the biggest danger of all, they discover that fast feet are not enough on their own: they must think, trust each other, and combine all three of their leaps together.

This is a grounded, magic-free meadow tale — sweet and cozy, with real but gentle chase-tension and never a scary or cruel moment. It's a story about courage, cleverness, and brotherhood: how each of us has a different gift, and how those gifts are strongest when we use them side by side. Soft, hand-drawn 2D storybook art, golden meadow light, and warm, calming narration make it a perfect wind-down for quiet time and sleep.

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Questions parents ask

What is this story about?

Three little hare brothers — blue-eared Janek, silver-eared Radek, and yellow-eared Sava — escape a fox, a wolf, and a bear across one long summer day using their amazing jumps, and learn that they are safest when they stay together and combine each brother's gift.

Is the story scary?

No. A fox, wolf, and bear do chase the brothers, so there is gentle, exciting suspense, but it stays warm and child-safe — no frightening or cruel moments — and every escape ends happily, with a cozy bedtime finish.

What lesson does the story teach?

That everyone has a different strength, and those strengths matter most when they are used together. The brothers learn that being clever and brave is best when it helps the whole family, and that sticking together keeps them safer than running alone.

Is it suitable for bedtime?

Yes. Soft hand-drawn art, warm golden light, and calm, gentle narration make it an ideal wind-down for quiet time and sleep, ending with the three brothers curled up safe and asleep under the moon.