The Dragon in the Closet

The Dragon in the Closet Written by Anthony Curran Illustrated by Joe Mike Tahito Focus Question What is Simon's problem and how does Dad help him solve it?

《衣柜里的龙》 作者：安东尼·柯伦 绘者：乔·迈克·塔希托 焦点问题 西蒙遇到了什么问题？爸爸是怎么帮他解决的？

Simon hated bedtime. His pajamas itched and his toothpaste tasted terrible. Most of all, Simon hated when Dad tucked him in and turned out the lights.

西蒙讨厌睡觉时间。 他的睡衣穿着痒，牙膏味道也难吃得要命。 最讨厌的是，爸爸帮他盖好被子关掉灯之后的时光。

That was when the dragon that lived in his closet would come. During the day, the dragon was never around. It only came after dark.

每到这时候，住在他衣柜里的龙就会出来。 白天的时候，这条龙从来都不露面。 它只在天黑之后才出来。

One night, the closet door creaked loudly after Simon went to bed. The dragon was there. He was sure of it.

有天晚上，西蒙上床后，衣柜门吱呀一声响得很大。 龙就在那里。 他百分百确定。

Simon took a deep breath, climbed out of bed, and raced down the hall. Dad! he whispered. Dad, wake up!

西蒙深吸一口气，爬下床，一路冲到走廊尽头。 “爸爸！”他小声喊，“爸爸，醒醒！”

What is it? Dad asked. I have to show you something, Simon said.

“怎么了呀？”爸爸问。 “我要给你看个东西。”西蒙说。