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Monsters' Bedtime Scare

In Monster Town, as night draws near, little monsters feel a certain fear.

Dusk in Monster Town, monsters gearing up for bed.

They fret about the space beneath, where humans hide with gritted teeth.

Monsters imagining humans under the bed.

'Why must we check?', young Grumble asks, taking on the nightly tasks.

Small blue monster, wide green eyes, spiky hair questioning why they must look under the bed.

Mum says with a gentle smile, 'To ensure all's clear, it's worth our while.'

Tall purple monster, caring yellow eyes, long arms explains the routine to Small blue monster, wide green eyes, spiky hair with a smile.

Under the bed, they take a peek, no humans there, not even a squeak.

Checking under the bed together, finding nothing.

In closets next, they search with care, finding only clothes hanging there.

Searching the closet, discovering only clothes.

'It's safe, my dear, now you can rest, knowing our home has passed the test.'

Tall purple monster, caring yellow eyes, long arms assures Small blue monster, wide green eyes, spiky hair that all is safe in their home.

Grumble nods and climbs to bed, with dreams of human-free fun ahead.

Small blue monster, wide green eyes, spiky hair accepts and gets ready for bed contentedly.

They check each night, to be quite sure, that their sweet dreams will be secure.

Repeating the routine for peaceful sleep.

This tale of Monster's bedtime fear, reminds us too to hold loved ones near.

Moral of checking spaces from a human perspective.

For though it's just a fun monster's plight, feeling safe brings the best goodnight.

Concluding the message on safety's importance in sleep.

So let's tuck in, our fears to quell, in Monster Town, all is well.

Ending with a content night in Monster Town.

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think Grumble and his mum check under the bed and in the closet every night?
  • How do Grumble and his mum feel after they finish checking and how does this help them sleep?
  • Can you think of a time when you felt scared and someone helped you feel safe like Grumble's mum did?

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