Hello kids, get ready for another creature feature.

We're finding out about amazing creatures from legends and myths.

Where they come from and what makes them special.

Plus, we'll learn new words along the way.

Then you draw them and show off your art on our monstrous masterpieces page.

Imagine a person who looks normal most of the time.

But when the moon is full and bright, something scary happens.

Their body grows bigger and they get hairy.

Their hands and feet turn into sharp claws and furry paws.

Their faces change into a long snout with pointy teeth.

They become a wild beast. They lift their head to the moon and howl.

Can you guess what it is?

A werewolf.

Legends say werewolves are people who can change into fierce wolf-like creatures.

This change often happens when the moon is full.

Werewolves are known for being strong and scary.

They can run fast and have a powerful ferocity.

Ferocity means being very fierce or violent.

So where do werewolves come from?

Stories about people changing into wolves are very old.

They go all the way back to ancient Greece.

One old Greek story tells about a king named La Cain.

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