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Liam and the Sleepless Monsters

Once in a town, young Liam lay down, but sleep didn't come; he just frowned. He heard giggles and wiggles and a small ticklish sound.

Boy with blonde hair, refusing to sleep, how do monsters not say goodnight, pyjamas tries to sleep, hears monsters, bedroom setting

Liam peeked under the bed, finding monsters who said, 'We won't go to sleep, we'll play instead!'

Boy with brown hair, curious eyes, pyjamas finds the playful monsters, under the bed scene

The monsters were bright, with big eyes shining light. 'Why no sleep at night?' asked Liam with might.

Monsters gleeful about no sleep, Boy with brown hair, curious eyes, pyjamas questioning

One monster, Gruff, said sleep was enough. 'We've played all night, isn't that tough?'

Large monster, green skin, gentle eyes the monster explains their playtime, in the bedroom

Liam thought and said, 'Playing's fun, but resting your head brings dreams to your bed!'

Boy with brown hair, curious eyes, pyjamas explains the importance of sleep, persuasive talk

Monster Glee with eyes like the sea, pondered and asked, 'What dreams could there be?'

Small monster, blue skin, wide bright eyes curious about dreams, imaginative questioning

Liam told tales of dreams, grand and bright; of flying, adventures and stars at night.

Boy with brown hair, curious eyes, pyjamas telling stories, inspiring sleepy thoughts

Monsters listened, eyes wide with glee; they imagined these places they'd love to see.

Monsters envisioning dreams, becoming drawn to sleep

Glee yawned first, then Gruff and the rest; they curled up close, dreaming quest after quest.

Monsters yawning, convinced by the charm of dreams

With the monsters now still, Liam’s room quiet as night, he snuggled down deep, smiling in delight.

Peaceful bedroom, monsters asleep, Boy with brown hair, curious eyes, pyjamas content

Liam finally slept, the monsters did too; their dreams of fun places seemed so true!

Boy with brown hair, curious eyes, pyjamas and monsters dreaming vibrantly, sleep success

Morning came softly, Liam stirred in his bed; 'Thank you,' he whispered, for the dreams you all spread.

Waking up grateful, acknowledging new friends

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Liam felt when he first heard the monsters?
  • Why do you think the monsters didn't want to sleep?
  • Have you ever felt like the monsters, not wanting to sleep? What changed your mind?

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