The Werewolf is a classic children's poem by Eugene Field. It tells the story of a young boy who is terrified of a werewolf that lives in the woods near his home. The boy is so scared that he can't even go outside at night. One night, he decides to brave the darkness and venture into the woods to confront the werewolf. He finds the werewolf and is surprised to discover that it is actually a friendly creature who just wants to play. The boy and the werewolf become friends and the boy is no longer afraid of the dark. The poem is a charming and humorous tale that teaches children to not be afraid of the unknown.
By Eugene Field · First published 1895 · Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Mystery