THE DARLING HOME

When the Darling children were born, they were left in the care of nursemaids. From their tiny perspective, the nurses are vicious giants capable of horrible acts. But the three Darling children—Wendy, John, and Michael—don't worry much because Fairies visit their nursery regularly, making them feel safe. (They don’t remember their lost brother Peter, who early in his life made the dreadful mistake of falling out of his carriage and was swept away with the garbage!) 

One evening, Mr. and Mrs. Darling come to bid Wendy, John, and Michael good night. They are on their way to a party, leaving the children in the care of their new nursemaid, Liza. Wendy dreams that she is dancing among the shadows. Her dream turns into a nightmare, but Wendy is saved by a mysterious shadow that seems somehow familiar to her. She is awakened from her dream by a bright light that darts about the room and into her dresser. As she investigates, a wild boy with a mane of great red hair bursts into the room. He is the same age as Wendy, and introduces himself as Peter Pan. John and Michael wake up and begin to play with Peter. The dresser drawer begins to rumble and Peter explains that inside is a tiny fairy named Tinkerbell. Then Peter and the three young Darling children set off for Neverland.