A monster is like a big, make-believe creature that can sometimes be a little bit scary, but also kind of fun. Imagine a giant teddy bear that comes to life, but with big teeth and maybe some funny colors. Monsters can be friendly or mischievous, like when your toys seem to move around on their own.

Think of a monster as a shadow puppet on the wall. When you turn off the lights and shine a flashlight, you can make the shadow look big and funny. Sometimes, shadows can look a bit strange, but they are just pretend and can’t hurt you. Monsters can be like that too—they might look strange, but they are just part of stories.

Monsters are like the noises you hear at night. When it’s dark and quiet, you might hear a creak or a rustle. Your mind might imagine a monster making those noises, but really, it’s just the house settling or the wind blowing. Monsters are like the stories we tell to make things exciting and adventurous.