

Lila was a modest girl who liked to play with her dolls and draw pictures. She did not have many toys or clothes, but she was happy with what she had. She lived with her mama and papa in a small house that had a ceiling with cracks and stains.
One night, Lila had a bad dream. She dreamed that a big monster came out of the ceiling and tried to take her away. She screamed and cried, but no one heard her. She felt very scared and alone.
She woke up and saw that it was still dark. She looked at the ceiling and saw no monster, only shadows. She felt a little better, but still shaky. She hugged her doll and whispered, "I hope the monster does not come back. I hope mama and papa are safe. I hope the sun comes soon."
She closed her eyes and tried to think of happy things. She thought of her birthday, when mama made a cake and papa gave her a new dress. She thought of her friend, Ben, who shared his crayons and made her laugh. She thought of her teacher, who praised her drawings and taught her new words.
She felt a warm hand on her shoulder. It was mama, who had heard her cry. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, my sweet. There is no monster. It was only a dream. Mama and papa are here. The sun will come soon. You are safe and loved."
She kissed Lila and tucked her in. Lila felt a wave of relief and gratitude. She said, "Thank you, mama. I love you. You are the best."
She snuggled with her doll and fell asleep. She dreamed of happy things. She hoped the monster would never come back. She hoped the ceiling would be fixed. She hoped to have a good day.
