

Sara was scared of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her room alone. She had bad dreams, nightmares, that made her cry. She saw big monsters and scary shadows in her nightmares. She wanted to sleep with Mom and Dad.
One night, she had a very bad nightmare. She saw a thick snake with sharp teeth that wanted to bite her. She screamed and woke up. She ran to Mom and Dad's room and knocked on the door. She hoped they would let her in.
But Mom and Dad were asleep. They did not hear her knock. Sara pushed the door, but it was locked. She pushed harder, but it did not open. She felt sad and angry. She pushed the door with all her strength. She made a loud noise.
Mom and Dad woke up. They heard Sara's noise and voice. They got up and opened the door. They saw Sara crying and shaking. They hugged her and asked her what was wrong.
"I had a nightmare, a very bad nightmare. I saw a thick snake that wanted to bite me. I was scared. I wanted to sleep with you, but the door was locked. I pushed the door, but it did not open. I pushed harder, but it did not open. I pushed and pushed and pushed. I'm sorry, I did not mean to make a noise. Can I sleep with you, please?" Sara said.
Mom and Dad felt sorry for Sara. They understood she was scared. They told her it was okay, she did not have to be sorry. They told her the snake was not real, it was only a dream. They told her they loved her and they would protect her. They told her she could sleep with them for tonight, but she had to try to sleep in her room tomorrow. They took her to their bed and tucked her in. They kissed her and said good night. Sara felt safe and happy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She did not have any more nightmares.
