

Tommy had a bad nightmare. He dreamed of a big, scary monster that chased him and wanted to eat him. He woke up crying and ran to his mom and dad's room. He knocked on the door and said, "Mom, Dad, help me!"
Mom and Dad heard Tommy and opened the door. They saw him shaking and sobbing. They hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tommy, it's okay. It was just a bad dream. You are safe with us." They took him to their bed and tucked him in. They kissed him and said, "We love you, Tommy. Try to sleep now."
Tommy felt better, but he was still scared. He asked, "Can I have Teddy? He makes me feel brave." Teddy was his favorite toy bear. He always slept with him. Mom and Dad said, "Of course, Tommy. Where is Teddy?" Tommy said, "He is in my room. But I don't want to go there. The monster might be there."
Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tommy. There is no monster in your room. It was only in your head. But we can go and get Teddy for you. Do you want to come with us, or stay here?" Tommy thought for a moment. He wanted Teddy, but he didn't want to leave Mom and Dad. He said, "Can you both go and get Teddy for me? And can you leave the light on?"
Mom and Dad said, "Sure, Tommy. We can do that. We will be back soon. You are a very brave boy." They got up and walked to Tommy's room. They found Teddy on the bed. They picked him up and brought him back to Tommy. They said, "Here is Teddy, Tommy. He missed you. He wants to sleep with you." They gave Teddy to Tommy. Tommy hugged Teddy and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are the best." Mom and Dad said, "You are welcome, Tommy. You are the best, too." They turned off the light and lay down with Tommy. They said, "Good night, Tommy. Sweet dreams." Tommy said, "Good night, Mom and Dad. Sweet dreams." He closed his eyes and snuggled with Teddy. He felt safe and happy. He had no more nightmares.
