And by that I mean, let's finalize the script. Thanks to YOUR feedback and the feedback of the folks at Blue Balloon Books, we now have a final script that, I think, checks all the boxes. But don't listen to me, decide for yourself--here is the final script for Monsters In My Belly:

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MONSTERS IN MY BELLY

A Bedtime Board Book for Babies (and Parents)!

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For Skylar and Jaxon, who fought these monsters every day . . . seven times a day.

And for all the supporters who made this book a reality!

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There are monsters in my belly,

and they make me really yell-y.

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As I head toward my slumber, 

they begin to grow in number.

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I thought I was just chillin’,

but—oh no!—it’s our first villain.

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Hey, what’s this? Is this a stick-up?

“Yes by me—the pesky hiccup!”

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“I’m contracting here, no actually there, 

to make a mess—new clothes you’ll wear.”

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OK, OK, I’m now all changed, 

my clothes completely rearranged.

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Well, that’s great—one monster down . . . 

Now monster two strolls into town!

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Here it is—it’s now among us. 

It’s called fake hunger, and it’s humongous!

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You think that milk will make me happy,

but fake-out, friend, now I’m more yappy!

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Am I hungry? Am I tired?

No one knows, but I AM WIRED!

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After way too long, it settles in:

My hunger isn’t genuine.

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Only one more monster stands in the way 

of a good night’s sleep (or so my parents pray).

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Well, here it is—seems I’ve got gas

that can’t escape my place that’s crass.

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But when it does, it totally reeks. 

I’m sure you'll notice when it escapes my cheeks.

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Who knew, who knew such tiny bubbles 

could cause such big and stinky troubles?

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But with a grunt and a big toot toot,

our final monster got the boot.

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Check the clock! It’s been two hours—

To reinforce you have no power.

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Yet here you stay, so I know you care. 

To thank you, I left a gift down there!