The Monster Within

Deep inside everyone lives a monster.

But not every mo

Is there one inside me?

Uh, yes honey.

Where?

It’s inside you, in your belly.

I don’t feel it.

Because it’s hiding.

Oh.

Anyway…

But not every monster looks the same.

Some monsters are tall, some monsters are hairy.

Some monsters are cute, some monsters are scary.

RAAAAWR! My monster is scary.

Oh my, very scary!

Some monsters are picky and only eat berries.

But every monster

What are berries?

What? You love berries. Like STRAWberries?

Oh, those are good.

That’s my daughter.

I’m thirsty.

No you’re not. We’re finishing the book and then you’re going to sleep.

But I really am!

No.

Some monsters are picky and only eat berries.

But every monster has a secret to tell.

A secret that all monsters keep very well.

The secret they keep

What’s the secret?

I’m about to read it.

Oh yeah, I forgot.

But this is your favorite book.

Yeah, heehee.

You goof.

The secret they keep until their face turns blue.

Is that the monster inside is you.

I’m the monster! RAAAAWR!

Yes, yes you are. But even monsters have bedtimes.

Aww, do I gotta?

Yes, honey. It’s late.

But you never go to bed now.

That’s because my monster gets hungry at night.

Daddy, that’s cheating.

Don’t tell mom.