Once upon a time, in a land of make-believe,
Lived creatures of all sorts, that you wouldn't believe.

A vampire with fangs, sharp as a knife,
Would swoop down from his castle, in the dead of night.

A scared little boy, out on a stroll,
Would run and hide, in a deep, dark hole.

But fear not, young one, for there's nothing to dread,
For the vampire just wanted to give him a scare, before bed.

A ghost who glowed, like the moon in the sky,
Would float through the walls, as if it could fly.

But don't be afraid, for this ghost is quite friendly,
And just wants to play games, with you until the end-y.

A pirate with a hat, and a patch on his eye,
Would sail on his ship, under the sun in the sky.

He'll tell you tales, of treasure and gold,
And take you on adventures, you'll never grow old.

Now, let's not forget, about the gorilla,
Who's big and hairy, and likes to eat broccoli, like a chinchilla.

He may be quite scary, but he's really quite sweet,
And he'll give you a hug, that you'll never forget.

So, don't be afraid, of these creatures so wild,
For they're just like you and me, and they're really quite mild.

So, go out and play, and explore every nook,
For these creatures of make-believe, are just waiting to be took!

Reflections

1. Who was your favorite character in the story and why?
2. What did you think about the vampire and ghost before you knew they were friendly?
3. If you were on the pirate's ship, what kind of adventures would you like to go on?
4. How do you think the gorilla feels about eating broccoli?
5. Why do you think it's important to not be afraid of creatures that are different from us?