Dad's In Bed | POEM

In a playful morning scene, children wake up early and decide to disturb their dad, who is still in bed. They jump on him, chant about being 'monkey monkeys,' and engage in a playful struggle as dad pretends to be a mummy with a strong grip. The children devise a plan to escape using tickling and a cold flannel. Finally, they manage to free themselves and run away before dad 'transforms' into a wolfman.

What is the significance of the flannel in the story?

What happens at the end of the story when they try to escape?