The Lonely Monster Under the Bed
床下的孤单怪物
A gentle bedtime story about a misunderstood monster who just wants a friend.
一个温柔的睡前故事，关于一只被误解的怪物，只想找个朋友。
3-5
The Lonely Monster Under the Bed
Chapter One
第一章
The monster sleeps in the corner of Tom’s bedroom, hiding behind the dark dust.
怪物在汤姆的卧室角落睡觉，躲在黑色灰尘后面。
He likes to look at the moon by moonlight but feels lonely.
他喜欢在月光下看看月亮，但感到孤单。
His big tail swishes once, once, but no one is there to see.
他的大尾巴一次又一次摆动，却没有人看到。
Tom’s mother says it’s just a toy, not a real monster.
汤姆的妈妈说那只是一个玩具而不是怪物。
But the monster whispers thanks toward the silence every night.
但怪物每晚都对无声说谢谢。
Chapter Two
第二章
When Tom’s friend Lily visits, the monster watches from the shadows.
汤姆的朋友莉莉来访，怪物从阴影里观察。
Lily brings a stuffed rabbit, and the monster wonders if it looks like a friend.
莉莉带来一只毛绒兔子，怪物想它像不像朋友。
Tom invites Lily to count the stars; the monster joins as invisible helper.
汤姆邀请莉莉数星星，怪物做了个不可见的帮手。
They sing a song about sharing, and the monster feels a tiny spark.
他们一起唱歌，歌声关于分享，怪物有点亮起微光。
The night ends with the monster dreaming of bright light.
夜晚结束时，怪物梦见明亮的光。
Chapter Three
第三章
The next day, Tom tells his dad about a creature under his bed.
第二天，汤姆告诉爸爸床下有个生物。
Dad laughs, but the monster hears the laughter like a distant drum.
爸爸笑了，但怪物却把笑声听成远处鼓点。
The monster decides to show him a special drawing that appears overnight.
怪物决定在凌晨时出现一幅特殊的画。
It is a rainbow with a heart, made of light and hope.
那是一条彩虹，心形光和希望组成。
Dad looks astonished and says, “You’re a pretty good artist!”
爸爸愣住说：“你真会画！”
Chapter Four
第四章
Because of the drawing, Tom’s dad opens the closet and finds a hidden stash.
因为那幅画，汤姆的爸爸打开壁橱，发现隐藏的箱子。
Inside are crayons, glue, and glue sticks that could help the monster create.
里面有蜡笔、胶水和胶棒，能帮助怪物创作。
With new tools, the monster sets up a tiny playground for himself.
怪物用新工具搭起一个小型游乐场。
Tom helps by painting a tiny house and a garden beside the bed.
汤姆帮助画一座小屋和床边的小花园。
Now the monster’s space looks inviting and friendly.
现在怪物的空间看起来既可爱又友好。
Chapter Five
第五章
Suddenly, Lily drops her lunch box, and it slides off the counter.
突然，莉莉跌落午餐盒，盒子滑落柜台。
The monster rushes to catch the falling bag of apples, showing a quick mind.
怪物迅速冲过去抓住掉落的苹果袋，展示了敏捷。
Tom laughs, seeing the monster’s helpful nature.
汤姆大笑，看到怪物的善意。
They agree that a monster can be kind and brave.
他们一致同意怪物可以是善良和勇敢的。
The little house’s door swings open, showing a friend for the monster.
小屋的门打开，给怪物一个朋友。
Chapter Six
第六章
From that night on, the monster is no longer alone.
从那一夜起，怪物不再孤单。
When Tom goes to bed, the monster tells gentle stories about stars.
当汤姆上床时，怪物讲关于星星的温柔故事。
Lily visits again, bringing more toys and crayons.
莉莉再次来访，带来更多玩具和蜡笔。
Tom’s dad keeps the closet tidy, remembering the monster’s art.
汤姆的爸爸保持壁橱整洁，记住怪物的画作。
Children learn to embrace the monster, turning fright into friendship.
孩子们学会拥抱怪物，把恐惧变成友谊。
