diff --git "a/TinyStories_1542.txt" "b/TinyStories_1542.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1542.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Tom carefully walked closer to the water. He could see the waves slapping over a large sack on the shore. Tom was excited and he ran closer to the sack. He reached his tiny hands out, and tried to open the sack. Suddenly, the sack started to move! + +Tom jumped back in surprise. He called out to mom, "Mom! The sack is moving!" and mom ran closer. + +Mom opened the sack and a dog popped out! Tom laughed with excitement and pet the dog. Then, he realized it was his neighbor’s dog. The dog jumped around, happy to be freed from the ugly sack! + +Tom gave the dog a big hug, and then took it back home to his neighbor. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Stitch. Stitch was a happy puppy and loved to dance! + +One day, Stitch went outside to do his favorite thing - dance in the sun. Stitch wagged his tail in excitement as he circle around and around. When he saw a warm, cozy spot, Stitch sat down and continued to dance. + +Stitch felt so good dancing in the sun that he didn't even notice his mommy calling him. "Stitch!" his mommy shouted with a smile. "It's time to come in. Come inside and you can dance in the living room!" + +Stitch quickly ran inside. His mommy put on some music and they started to dance together in the living room. Around and around they went. Faster and faster they spun. Stitch and his mommy were so happy, laughing and dancing. + +What a wonderful day! Stitch and his mommy danced until they were too tired to go on. Then, they both curled up in a warm blanket and had a quiet snuggle. + +The end. +Stella was walking through the park. She looked up and saw an owl, it was bouncing from tree to tree. Suddenly, the owl started to hoot very loudly and Stella was scared. + +"Hello, little owl" said Stella. + +The owl stared at Stella and replied "Tweet". + +Stella laughed and asked the owl if he wanted to play. The owl nodded and hopped closer to Stella. They played tag and Stella laughed as the owl bounced around. Soon it was time to go home, so Stella gave the owl a spicy snack and waved goodbye. + +The owl said "Tweet, tweet" and watched as Stella skipped away. +Tommy wanted to go to the city. He asked his mom, "Can I go to the city?" + +Mom said, "Not today. It's too far away." + +Today, Tommy was going to do something special. He wanted to fix something unusual. So, he went outside and started to look around his yard. Under a bush, he found something unusual - an old toy car. + +Tommy was excited. He wanted to fix it and make it better. He asked his mom, "Can I fix this car?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can fix it. Let's get some tools first." + +So, Tommy and his mom went to get the tools they needed. With his mom's help, Tommy fixed the car. He was very proud of his work. + +When it was all done, Tommy said, "I did it! Now I'm ready to go to the city!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Let's go!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day she went for a walk in the woods. + +Deep in the woods, Sarah saw something sparkling in the grass. It looked like a diamond. She bent down and picked it up. It was very tough, so she could not break it. + +Suddenly, a giant appeared in front of her. He said, "That is my diamond! Give it back to me!" + +Sarah was scared, but she didn't want to give the diamond away. She sat down in the grass and hugged the diamond with both arms. + +The giant pointed at her and said, "You are brave. You can keep the diamond. But be careful. It is very tough and can hurt you." + +Sarah thanked the giant and put the diamond in her pocket. From then on, she kept the diamond very safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. She was three years old and liked to explore her garden. One day, Jill was skipping around when she saw something strange on the ground. She found a rare salad and was so excited that she wanted to show her mom. + +Jill ran inside the house and shouted, "Mom! Look at this!" + +Her mother rushed over and said, "Oh my! Where did you find this?" + +Jill pointed towards the garden and said, "Over there!" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Let's take this salad to the kitchen and make a delicious dinner tonight. It's very rare to find such a special salad." + +Jill nodded enthusiastically and they went inside to prepare the salad. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy called Patch. He lived in the forest with his mom and dad. + +Today Patch was very excited — he was going to the post office to mail a letter to his friend! + +Mom and Patch walked through the beautiful landscape until they arrived at the post office. Patch was alert and looked around at the shiny stamps, colourful envelopes and postcards. + +Dad smiled and said "What letter will you be mailing today patch?" + +Patch replied with a grin "I'm sending my friend a letter telling him how much I love to play in the forest!" + +So Patch put his letter in the mailbox and waved goodbye. He made sure to keep an eye out for when his letter was delivered. +Dave was very sad because his treehouse had fallen down. Tears rolled down his cheeks and he felt lost. + +His mom came over and hugged him. She said, "It's okay to be sad, Dave. We will start building a new one soon." + +Dave was excited at this idea and he quickly wiped away his tears. He said, "Yay! I can't wait to get going!" + +But later that night, Dave looked out his window and saw the dark sky. He started to regret wanting to build a new treehouse. It would take lots of work and he wasn't sure he could do it. + +Dave's mom saw him looking out the window. She said, "What's wrong, Dave?" + +He said, "I am scared. I want to make a new treehouse, but it will take a long time. I regret bringing it up." + +His mom smiled and said, "Come, Dave. We can do it together. Building a treehouse will be so much fun!" + +Dave smiled and felt better. He was excited to start the project with his mom! +In the summer season, Mama and Baby were outside playing. + +Mama said: "Let's design something fun." + +Baby said: "Yes!" + +Mama smiled and took Baby's hand. They walked around looking for something special. + +They found a piece of wood, a hammer and some nails. Mama said: "Let's make something!" + +They worked together to design a birdhouse. They hammered the nails, sawed the wood and painted it in a bright blue. The birdhouse was beautiful and very clean. + +Mama said: "Look, Baby! We designed it together." Baby smiled. + +They stepped back to admire their birdhouse. It was perfect. +Joey and Mommy were in the kitchen. Mommy was holding a box. + +"What's that?" asked Joey. + +"It's a special powder," said Mommy. "It's very fine." + +Joey was curious. "What do you do with it?" + +"We use it to make things taste better," said Mommy. "Do you want to see?" + +Joey nodded with excitement. Mommy opened the box and poured a tiny bit of powder into a bowl. Then she put a spoon in the bowl and stirred. + +"See how the powder is working?" asked Mommy. + +Joey smiled. He watched as the powder disappeared into the mixture. + +Mommy tasted it and smiled. "Now it tastes just right. Do you want to try?" + +Joey tried a tiny bite. He smiled. "It tastes good!" + +"Yes, that's because of the powder," said Mommy. "Maybe you can help Daddy work with it next time!" + +Joey was happy and smiled. He liked helping Daddy work. +Once upon a time there was a strong princess. She lived in a tall castle made of white stone. Each day, the princess would ride her horse to explore the land. + +One day, the princess arrived at a dark cave. She heard a strange noise coming from inside. It sounded like someone was in trouble. + +The princess bravely stepped inside the cave. She saw a dragon in the corner. "HELP!" yelled the dragon. The princess ran over to see what was wrong. + +The dragon had a heavy chest attached to his back. The chest was so tight and the lock wouldn't open. The princess saw the dragon was in pain. + +The princess tried to open the lock with her sword. After many tries, she couldn't do it. She knew she had to find a way to help the dragon. + +The princess had an idea. She gently urged the dragon to take a deep breath. As the dragon did, the chest suddenly opened. + +The dragon thanked the princess with a warm smile. He explained that the chest was full of harsh jewels. He was glad to be free of the heavy burden. + +The princess and the dragon became friends. They hugged goodbye and the brave princess returned to her castle. +Mama was baking a cake. She stirred and mixed together the ingredients in the big bowl. She hummed a happy tune as she worked. + +Mama placed the bowl in the oven and turned on the heat. She grabbed a screw to tighten the knob. Then, she looked at little Joe. + +"Let's check on the cake," mama said with a smile. + +Joe and mama went to the oven, opened the door and looked inside. It smelled delicious! Mama pointed to some yummy looking chocolate chips. + +"Look Joe! It smells so good!" + +Joe smiled proudly. He jumped up and down and clapped his hands. + +"Yay! Cake!" he shouted. + +Mama reached inside the oven and pulled out the cake. Joe licked his lips. + +They waited impatiently for the cake to cool down. Finally, it was time for Joe to have his first bite. + +Mama carefully cut the cake and placed a big slice in a plate for him. Joe grabbed the plate with both hands and smiled. + +"Yummy!" he said with a big smile. Mama smiled too. She was so proud of her little one. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy pig. He always wanted to take a nap and never said 'yes' to anything. One day his friends the chickens asked him to join them outside. He refused and stayed at home. + +Suddenly he remembered that he had a head of cauliflower in his kitchen! He jumped up from his bed and said, "Yes, I will join you!" + +His friends the chickens said together, "Yay! We're so happy!" + +The pig smiled and said, "Let's go!" + +As they ran towards the kitchen, the chickens said, "Come on, lazy pig! Hurry up!" + +The pig laughed and then remembered his cauliflower. With a smile he said, "Let's go get my cauliflower first!" + +The chickens nodded and they all went to the kitchen to get the cauliflower. Then they had a fun day outside picking flowers and playing games. + +The lazy pig had remembered his cauliflower and it made their day so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lucy. She loved to play in the park. One day when she was there, she saw a slide. She smiled and went over to it. + +Lucy said, "I am going to slide down this slide!" She climbed up to the top of the slide. It was big and it was clear like glass. She put her hands in the air and then slid down. She screamed as she went faster and faster. + +At the bottom, Lucy saw a big bowl of water. She asked, "Should I drink this water?" + +But then she saw a sign. It said, "Sliding is fun but drinking is not allowed." Lucy smiled and said, "Okay, I won't drink the water." + +Lucy went down the slide again. And then she went home, happy and thirsty. +Once there was a girl called Sam. She loved to keep things. Every day, she would go on an adventure and find something to keep. One day, she went to the store and found an ordinary box of meat. Sam was so excited to keep the meat. + +When Sam returned home, her mum asked her what she had found. Sam explained that she had found an ordinary box of meat. +Mum said: "That's wonderful! What will you do with the meat?" + +Sam smiled and said: "I'm going to keep it to eat later". + +Mum said: "That's a good plan, but you must be careful. You don't want the meat to go bad". + +Sam nodded and said: "Don't worry, mum. I'll keep the meat in the fridge until we're ready to eat". + +And that's what she did. Sam kept the ordinary box of meat in the fridge until it was time for dinner. + +The meat tasted delicious, and Sam was so glad that she had kept it. From then on, she always kept meat in the fridge so she could enjoy it any time. +Once there was a giraffe and a snake. The two were best friends. Every day they would work together. + +One day the giraffe found a present. It was tucked away in the corner. It was very special and unique. + +The snake asked, "What is it?". + +The giraffe replied, "It's an original present. I think it might be for us!" + +The two were so excited. They opened the present together. Inside was a new toy that they hadn't seen before. + +The snake said, "Let's work together and play with it!" + +So the two friends worked together to enjoy their new present. They had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She was pale and loved cocoa. + +One day, she found a steamy cup of warm cocoa. She wanted to drink it quickly. But her mom said "No Jane, remain here." She stayed where she was. + +Jane looked around and saw two bunnies drinking the cocoa. She was sad and said "Mom, why do the bunnies get to drink the cocoa?" + +Mom said "They can drink it because they are thirsty. You must remain here until they are done." Jane was sad but she stayed. + +After a few minutes, the bunnies hopped away. Jane ran to the cup and drank the warm cocoa. She remained happy until it was all gone. +Once there was a family that wanted to go to the mall. But they couldn't decide what to do there. Mom suggested they go shopping. But Dad said he didn't want to. Then the little girl said, “Let’s go get ice cream!†Everyone agreed this was a reliable idea. + +At the mall, Dad suggested getting new shoes for the little girl. But she didn't want any. She wanted to get new socks with her favorite characters printed on them. Mom and Dad agreed that this was a reliable idea. + +The family stopped at a store where the girl could pick out her socks. She looked at the colorful socks, and then spotted just the right pair with her favorite characters on them. She was so happy and said, “These are the ones!†Mom and Dad agreed that these were reliable socks, and the little girl smiled. + +The family went home with the little girl wearing her colorful socks and happy smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She loved to explore and often asked her mummy to take her outside. + +Today, she asked if she could go outside and explore. Her mummy said they could go on an adventure! Emma cheered with excitement. + +They went on an adventure in the park. Emma looked around in awe at the big trees and colourful animals. + +Suddenly, Emma saw something shiny in the grass. She ran over to find it. It was a big, golden whip! + +“Mummy, look!†she said with a smile, “I found it!†+ +Mummy replied, “That looks really fun, let’s have a go!†+ +So they took turns having a go at swinging the big whip. They both had lots of fun. At the end of the day, Emma was very happy with the new friend she had found in the park. +Once upon a time there was a wise old kangaroo. She moved slowly in her big, fluffy body. One day she spotted a brown rabbit hopping across the field. The kangaroo called out to the rabbit, "What do you need?". The rabbit replied, "I need to find something to spoil me!". The kangaroo said kindly, "I can help you. Follow me!". And so the rabbit followed the kangaroo. +The kangaroo led the rabbit to a tall tree. "Climb up this tree," said the kangaroo. The rabbit did as was told. Then the kangaroo cheered, "Look up! You will find a special surprise!". +The rabbit looked up and saw a big nest filled with soft, fluffy wool. The rabbit called out in delight, "Oh thank you, wise old kangaroo! This will be perfect to spoil me!" The rabbit curled up in the nest and slept, feeling safe and content. +The kangaroo smiled. She knew that the soft nest, filled with fluffy wool, was the perfect spot for the rabbit to spoil itself. +Mummy and Timmy were in the kitchen. On the table was a plate with a fork in the middle. Mummy said to Timmy, "It is time to settle down and eat your dinner." + +Timmy looked up at Mummy and said, "I no like that. I don't want to eat that food." Mummy said, "It's fine. It's your favourite food. Come and try it." + +Timmy slowly walked up to the table and looked at the plate. He saw the fork on the plate and he said, "What's that?" Mummy replied, "That is a fork. It is what you eat your dinner with." + +Timmy smiled and reached out his hand towards the fork. He grabbed it and smiled. He said, "I like the fork mummy." Mummy smiled and said, "Now settle down and eat your dinner." + +So Timmy ate his dinner with the fork and was very happy. Mummy was pleased too because Timmy had eaten all his dinner. It was a fine end to the evening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. One day, her mommy brought her a surprise. It was a brand new uniform! Lucy was so excited about it. + +The uniform was red and white. It had a big star on the front. Lucy loved it. She put it on and felt very special. + +Mommy said, “Are you ready to surprise Daddy?†Lucy smiled and nodded. + +Daddy was at work. When he saw Lucy he was so surprised. He said "Wow! Look at you. You look so grown-up!" Daddy reached out and gave her a rough hug. + +Mommy and Daddy smiled proudly. Lucy was so happy. She knew that she looked just right in her new uniform. +Once upon a time there was a lion who liked to move around. Every morning he would get up and move around the jungle looking for food. One day he saw a group of animals. + +The lion said, "Hello, who are you?" + +The animals replied, "We are regular animals and we live around here." + +The lion smiled and said, "It's nice to meet you. May I join you as you move around today?" + +The animals smiled and said, "Yes, you may!" + +So the lion and the animals moved together. They enjoyed visiting all the different places in the jungle, and having fun together. + +At the end of the day, the lion thanked the animals for showing him around the jungle and the animals thanked the lion for joining them. + +The lion said goodbye and moved away. But the animals knew he'd be back soon and they looked forward to spending time with their new friend. +Once upon a time there was a blue spoon. It was special because it always made everyone laugh. + +One day the spoon was feeling embarrassed. It was embarrassed because it had slipped out of someone's hand. Everyone on the table had watched it fall and laughed. + +The spoon looked up and saw the kindest person at the table. He was the one who never laughed at the spoon. The spoon asked the kind man, "Why don't you laugh when I slip?" + +The kind man smiled. He said softly, "I don't laugh at you. I laugh with you, because I'm happy when you're happy." + +The spoon felt happy and no longer embarrassed. He continued to bring joy to everyone around him and was never embarrassed again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was always curious and loved to explore. One day she found an unknown door with a shiny handle. Sue wanted to touch the handle. She grabbed it and tried to turn it, but it wouldn't move. + +Sue got a little frustrated and said, "It won't move. What should I do?" Suddenly, a voice came from the other side of the door. It said, "Hey, little girl. To open the door you must shut it first." + +Sue was surprised! She didn't know why, but she figured it was worth a try. So she tried to shut the door, but it wouldn't move. Again, the voice said, "Hey, little girl. To shut the door, you must turn the handle first!" + +Sue turned the handle and to her surprise the door shut! She was so excited and said, "It worked! Now what's behind the door?" + +Sue opened the door and to her delight she saw a whole new world she had never seen before. She exclaimed, "Wow! This is amazing!" and she went exploring, discovering all the unknown places and things that awaited her. +Once upon a time there was a fox who wanted to go on an adventure. He wanted to explore the world, so he began to pack his bag. He put some food, a blanket and some toys in his bag. + +The fox looked at the bag and smiled. He was ready to go! He bounded off into the forest, with his tail held high. He was so excited. + +Suddenly, the fox heard a noise. It was a fierce roar! He stopped and looked around. It was a bear! + +The fox nervously asked, "What do you want?" + +The bear growled, "I was just looking for someone like you to help me with something." + +The fox was relieved and agreed to help the bear. The bear explained that he was trying to pack for an adventure, just like the fox. The fox showed the bear how to pack the bag and before long the bear was ready to go. + +The bear smiled at the fox and said, "Thank you for your help! I would've never gotten this done without you!" + +The fox waved goodbye as the bear bounded away. He was proud to have helped out a fierce creature like the bear. And he was proud of himself, too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She loved to play in the park with her friends. + +One day, while they were playing, Emma saw something shiny near the slide. She ran over and found a diamond! She quickly picked it up, shouted out to her friends, "Look what I found!" + +Her friends all gathered around, excited. "Wow, can I touch it?" one of them asked. Emma said yes, and all of her friends took turns feeling the smooth, sparkly diamond. + +Then the sun started to set, so Emma put the diamond in her pocket, and they all decided to go down the slide one more time. Emma was so dizzy, she flew right off the slide! Luckily, she was okay, and they all went on their way. + +The diamond was now a special part of Emma's magical park adventure. She felt so happy as she went home, dreaming of sliding and finding more diamonds! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Claire. Claire loved to go for walks and today she decided to go for a walk through the park. She saw lots of great things like huge trees and beautiful flowers. + +Claire was walking through the park and when she reached the playground she noticed something on the floor. Claire bent down to take a closer look. It was a shiny penny! Claire was so happy and she shouted, "Look! I found a penny!" + +A boy who was playing nearby heard her and ran over to her. His name was Joe. He said to Claire, "Let's gather all the pennies we can find!" + +Claire and Joe had a great time collecting all the pennies together. They collected three of them in all. + +When they were finished gathering pennies they ran back to the playground and challenged each other to see who could jump the highest. Joe and Claire had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there were two good friends. One was the ocean and the other was the shore. The two were very loyal to each other. The ocean would send waves to its friend, the shore. + +On one warm day, the ocean asked the shore, "Will you guess what I am thinking?" The shore thought for a moment and then replied, "I think you are thinking about how nice it is to have me here?" + +The ocean roared with laughter. "Yes, that is exactly what I was thinking. I am so lucky to have you here," it said. + +The two friends enjoyed the sunny day together. They watched the beautiful sunset and shared stories until it was time for the ocean to go to bed. + +The loyal friends said goodnight and hugged each other tightly. They knew they would still be friends forever, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who everyone liked very much. She had many friends and everyone wanted to play with her. + +One day, the young girl decided to have a party. All of her friends gathered around. The girl held up a big toy and said, "This is for the person who is the most popular today." + +All her friends started clapping and shouting loudly. The young girl smiled and said, "I'll give it to the first one to hold me!" + +One of her friends was brave enough to hold the young girl in his arms. Everyone clapped and cheered as the young girl gave the toy to her brave friend. + +The young girl's brave friend was so happy to receive the toy and thanked the girl many times. They all laughed and hugged, and it was a perfect party. +Once there was a person who loved to polish all of her things. She really liked the shiny feeling she got when she polished each thing. + +One day, the person saw another person who was polishing all of their things too. She said, "Hello! Do you like to polish all of your things, just like me?" + +The other person smiled and said, "Yes! I really enjoy it. It makes me feel independent and responsible. I polish my things every week." + +The first person said, "I'm the same. I polish my things every week too." + +The two people polsihed their things together, and laughed and talked while they worked. They both felt very proud when they were finished, and they promised to polish things together again soon. +Once upon a time there was a club. All the members of this club were very special because they could all sing. + +One day a new girl arrived at the club. She was very gifted and had a beautiful voice. All the members of the club were so excited to have her join them. + +The little girl was so happy to be there. "Can I sing with you all?" she asked. + +Everyone said yes and they all started singing together. The little girl sang so sweetly that she caught the attention of everyone in the club. + +After their song finished everyone applauded the little girl. She was so happy and proud. She had made lots of new friends and was so excited to come back to the club again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Walter and Katie, who were very adventurous. +They decided to go on a race one day. Walter said, "Let’s race to the bell." +Katie replied, "Yay! I love races!" + +They started running, faster and faster. Walter was a bit ahead of Katie, but she was trying her best to catch up. +The bell started to ring, making a loud sound. Walter was getting closer, but Katie was not far behind. + +When they both arrived at the same time, Walter said, "We did it! We both got here at the same time." Katie was happy and said, "Yay! We both won." + +They jumped around in excitement as the bell kept ringing. Walter and Katie had been very adventurous, and now they both could say they had won a race! +One day Jack and Sally were on an adventure. They had to save the land from the mean dragon. All of a sudden they saw the dragon flying in the sky! Jack said "We have to save the land from the dragon!" Sally was scared but she knew what to do - she had to get some food to distract the mean dragon. + +So Jack and Sally ran to the store and got lots of broccoli. When they got back, they put the broccoli in a basket and held it up in the sky. The dragon saw the broccoli and flew down to get it. Jack and Sally were both very brave! + +The dragon was so big and strong, but Sally was delicate and gentle. She talked to the dragon in a soft and kind voice, and she offered him the broccoli. The dragon took a bite of the broccoli and he got so full that he fell asleep. + +Jack and Sally had saved the land from the mean dragon! They were so happy that they hugged each other and cheered. They had done it! Jack and Sally were heroes! +Once there was a mommy and a little girl. The little girl was three years old. The mommy asked her what she wanted to do. + +"I want to bake something," said the little girl. + +So the mommy got out all the ingredients to bake a cake. They mixed flour and sugar and eggs together in a bowl. + +"Let's add in some chocolate!" said the little girl. + +The mommy smiled. "That's a great idea!" + +They put the cake in the oven and waited for it to bake. While they were waiting, the little girl asked her mommy if they could also plant something. + +"What kind of plant would you like to plant?" asked the mommy. + +"A rose bush!" said the little girl, with an incredible grin. + +So the little girl and her mommy went outside and planted a rose bush in the garden. When the rose bush was planted, they went back inside to get their incredible cake. They ate the cake together, and it was delicious. +Mommy was very excited. She took out a plate with dinner on it. + +“Look what I made!†Mommy said with a smile. + +“What is it?†three-year-old Jenny asked, looking at the plate. + +“It’s dinner!†Mommy explained. + +“What’s dinner?†Jenny asked. + +Mommy smiled. “Dinner is the meal we eat when the sun goes down," she said. + +Just then, Jenny noticed a bald man in the other room. + +“Who’s that man?†she asked. + +“That’s Grandpa,†Mommy said, “he doesn’t have any hair on his head. That’s what we call ‘bald’.†+ +Jenny looked at Grandpa and smiled. She was excited to have Dinner with Grandpa. +Once upon a time there was a boy named John. He wanted to take a ride in a helicopter. So one day, he asked his mommy, “Can I please take a ride in a helicopter?†His mommy said, “I don’t know, John. That costs a lot of money.†+ +But John was very persistent. Every day he asked and every day his mom said no. One day, his mommy had had enough. She said, “All right, John. I’ll see if we can find a way to make it happen.†+ +John was so excited. After a few days, they found a way to take the helicopter ride. John put on his best shirt and they went to the airport. Soon, they hopped in the helicopter and took off. + +John was so happy. The wind whipped through his hair and the clouds marbled in the sky. He smiled and laughed the whole time he was in the helicopter. + +The day ended with a happy little boy and a proud mommy. John learned that day that being persistent pays off. +Once upon a time there was a mama bear and a baby bear. Mama bear was very hungry, so she said to her baby bear, "Let's go eat some stuff!" + +The two bears walked to a big tree and saw that it had something tasty inside. Mama bear licked her lips and said, "Let's open it and see what's inside!" + +Baby bear was very excited, and he said, "I love to eat stuff! Let's do it!" So mama bear and baby bear opened the tree and found a big yummy honeycomb. They both ate the sweet stuff until it was all gone. + +Mama bear said to her baby bear, "That was so yummy! Thank you for helping me find it." + +Baby bear smiled and said, "We make a great team! Let's do it again soon!" And so they did, and they ate lots more yummy stuff together. + +The end. +Kevin was sad as he watched his brother play. He had wanted to play but he had to do math instead. +He sighed and looked at the paper with all the black numbers. He knew he had to do it but he didn't want to. +Just then his brother came over and said, "What's wrong Kevin?" +Kevin replied, "I don't want to do math. It's too hard." +His brother smiled and said, "Don't worry Kevin. You'll get it done. Just take it one step at a time." + +Kevin smiled back and felt a little better. He started to do the math and all of a sudden he understood it and it didn't seem so hard. He felt proud and happy. + +When his brother found out, he smiled and said, "I told you so! See, math isn't so bad!" But Kevin just shook his head and said, "I wished I hadn't wasted so much time. I should have just trusted you." + +Kevin always regretted not listening to his brother more often. He had learnt that math wasn't as bad as it seemed and would never forget that lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful umbrella. The umbrella was bright and vivid, with patterns of all different colors! Two friends, Mike and Jane, loved the umbrella very much. + +"Let's taste it!" Mike said. Jane smiled, but shook her head. + +"We can't taste it," she said. "It's an umbrella, not food." + +"But why?" Mike asked. + +"Because umbrellas are for keeping us dry," Jane explained. "We can't eat them, but they're still very beautiful!" + +Mike smiled. "I still like it," he said. + +And so, Mike and Jane played with the beautiful umbrella all day. They laughed and giggled as they spun and twirled around in the rain. It was a lovely day, and they never felt more happy or content! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who loved to visit new places. One day, she decided to go to a new park. She had never been there before. + +When she arrived, she saw a bird and heard it singing. She was very excited! + +The bird asked the young girl, "Do you want to play?". She nodded her head and said "Yes!" + +The bird flew down and landed on the girl's face. She laughed and enjoyed the feeling of the feathers on her skin. + +The bird asked "Do you want to go on a visit?". The girl nodded her head again and said "Yes, please!" + +The girl and the bird had a lot of fun visiting new places. Everywhere they went, the girl smiled and laughed. + +The girl and the bird eventually returned home. She said goodbye to her new friend and thanked it for being so wonderful. + +The girl's face was beaming and she was so happy she had visited new places with her new friend! +Mommy and baby went for a walk. The grass was green and there were birds in the sky. Baby looked up and smiled. + +"Let's relax, baby," said mommy. + +Baby kicked her legs and laid her head down in the grass. She felt the sun on her face and listened to the birds. It was very peaceful. + +But then baby's head got dirty! She sat up and reached up to her head. + +"Oh, no!" said mommy. "Let's go wash that off." + +They went back home and mommy put baby in the warm bath. Baby felt the water on her head as she relaxed and smiled. + +When baby was clean she felt much better. She laid back and smiled as her mommy dried her off with a warm towel. + +"That's much better," said mommy. "Now, let's go and find more birds!" +Once there was a lake. And in the lake there was a little dove. Every day the dove would come down and have a swim in the lake. + +One day the dove was being very lively in the lake, splishing and splashing around. Then, all of a sudden, it started raining. The dove just kept on playing, not realizing that the rain was so heavy. + +The dove was getting very soaked! Pretty soon the lake was full of water and the dove was dripping wet. + +An old lady saw what was happening and shouted to the dove, "Little dove, come here!" + +The dove heard the old lady and quickly flew away from the lake. The old lady opened her front door and said, "Come on in here and I'll give you something to help you get dry." + +So the dove went in and the old lady wrapped it in a warm towel. After a few minutes, the dove was nice and dry. + +The old lady said, "There, that wasn't so bad, was it? Now, don't forget to be careful next time around!" + +The dove nodded its little head and thanked the old lady before it flew back to the lake. + +From then on the dove was extra careful when it went swimming in the lake. Even though it still splished and splashed around, it made sure not to get soaking wet again! +Once upon a time, there was a cool dog and his name was Spot. Spot was very graceful and loved to run. One day, Spot decided that he wanted to celebrate. He trotted around the house, in search of something fun to do. + +He soon came across a big ball. Spot was so excited! He barked with joy and started to play. Spot chased after the ball, rolling and running in circles. + +"What are you doing, Spot?" asked Mama. + +"I'm celebrating!" Spot replied. Mama smiled and agreed to join in on the celebration. Together, they chased, rolled, and ran all around the house. + +The celebration lasted all day and when night finally came, Spot and Mama were happy and tired. Spot had a wonderful day. Celebrating was fun, especially with Mama! +Mummy was anxious. She couldn't find her special dress. She looked in her wardrobe, but it wasn't there. + +"Please help, Daddy," she said. + +Daddy smiled and reached into the wardrobe. He pulled out a toolbox and a brush. + +Mummy's eyes lit up. "You can restore it?" she asked. + +Daddy nodded. He worked carefully and when he was finished, the dress was shiny and beautiful. + +Mummy smiled. She hugged Daddy and said, "Thank you, Daddy. You always make things better." +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Sid. He was a brave parrot who wanted to learn to fly. Every day, he hopped from branch to branch of a nearby tree. + +Sid's friend, a clever owl, said, "Sid, why don't you try to fly?" Sid was scared but the owl encouraged him to try. So, the parrot made a brave leap and tried to soar. But he fell to the ground. + +The owl said, "Don't be afraid, Sid. You can do it. Just be patient. You will fly up high one day." Sid was sad but determined. + +So each day, the owl encouraged Sid and kept telling him he could do it. Finally, on a sunny morning, Sid spread out his wings and flew away. + +Sid thanked his friend the owl for being so patient and encouraging. Now, Sid is flying higher than ever. And every time he passes by, he says hello to his owl friend down below. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly mop. It seemed so sad, so the little girl decided to take it home. + +When she got there, she asked her mum what to do with it. + +Mum replied, “Let’s make it clean!†+ +So the little girl got out a bucket of water and began to scrub the mop. As soon as she started, it seemed to smile at her. + +Mum watched with a smile and said, “You’ve done a great job!†+ +The little girl smiled back with pride. “Now the mop looks happy, so I’m happy too!†+Tim was with his family at the beach. He was feeling anxious, but it was so much fun. The sun was shining and the water was warm. + +Tim's dad said, "Let's go for a swim!" Tim got excited and said, "Yes!" + +His mom said, "Listen closely. You need to hear us so you stay safe in the water. Can you do that?" Tim nodded his head yes. + +Tim heard his parents tell him what to do. He hopped into the water with them. He was a bit anxious, but his dad held him tight. + +After a few minutes, Tim heard his dad whisper, "I will always keep you safe." Tim felt better and smiled. He was having so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a very intelligent fox. His name was Max. Max was always looking for something special. He had heard of a secret chest that was full of gold and he wanted to find it. + +One day, Max decided to mail a special letter to his friend, Furr. The letter explained that Max was hunting for the chest and asked his friend if he could help him. + +When Furr got the letter he was very excited. He knew exactly where the chest was and he wanted to help Max find it. So, Furr helped Max to mail a reply letter to himself with the directions to the chest. + +The next day Max followed the directions that Furr had mailed him. It wasn't long before Max found the secret chest. He opened it and found it full of gold! Max was very happy and thanked Furr for being so intelligent and helping him find it. + +Max and Furr lived happily ever after with their big chest of gold! +Once upon a time there was a kind and compassionate princess. She loved to help people and show them she cared. + +One day, she was walking in her kingdom and noticed a sick little bird. She stopped and looked closely, it's leg was broken and it was in pain. + +The princess gently picked up the bird and she smiled a warm and caring smile. She wanted to do something to help. + +So, with a gentle and careful lift, the kind and compassionate princess took the bird to the nearest vet. + +When they arrived, the vet smiled at the princess and said "what a kind thing you did. I can help this bird, thank you. + +The princess looked back at the vet and winked. + +The vet was able to fix the bird's broken leg. + +Three weeks later, the bird flew back to the princess and kissed her on the cheek. + +The princess smiled, happy she had been able to help in a compassionate way. +Billy was an adventurous 3-year-old who dreamed of something wild. One day, he decided to take a walk in the park. He looked around and saw a big tree with a big hole. He looked closer and saw something furry inside! It was a mouse! + +Billy leaned in and said, "Hi, little mouse. What are you doing here?" + +The mouse was very excited. "I'm looking for a place to call home!" the mouse replied. + +Billy smiled. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of building blocks he had been carrying with him. "I have just the thing for you," he said as he placed the blocks in the hole. + +The little mouse was delighted! He built a small house in the hole and settled in for the night. + +Billy laughed as he watched the mouse settle into his new home. "Good night, little mouse," he said before he walked away, still dreaming of something wild. +Mandy and Toby were best friends. Every morning, Toby would come over to Mandy's house and help her prepare for the day. +Today, Mandy was feeling tired and asked Toby for help. +"Toby, can you please help me wake up?" she asked. +Toby moved closer to Mandy and put his arms around her. He used his gentle voice and told her, "Come on Mandy, let's get up. You can do it." +Mandy slowly opened her eyes and smiled. She was thankful to have a spoiled friend like Toby by her side. +They both got out of bed and while Mandy was brushing her teeth and getting dressed, Toby prepared breakfast. +They both enjoyed their tasty breakfast together and had a lovely start to the day. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Leo. Leo was three years old and he liked to do things all by himself. He was quite selfish. + +One day, Leo went to the park by himself. He saw a seesaw and he started to play with it. + +Suddenly, he noticed a girl playing with the swings. He went over to her and asked, "Hi! Can I play with you?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Sure! We can play together." + +Leo and the girl enjoyed playing together. They took turns and they counted how many times they went up and down on the seesaw. They had so much fun and they laughed a lot. + +When it was time to go, Leo said, "That was a good measure of fun." + +The girl smiled and said, "You're right! I enjoyed it too." + +Leo smiled back and said, "Let's play together again soon." + +The girl agreed, and she waved goodbye as Leo walked away. Leo was so glad that he had shared the fun with someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie was only three years old, but he was very brave. He decided he wanted to gain a new adventure, so one day he walked to the subway station. + +When he got there, Charlie saw that it was very busy. People were running around, and the trains were coming and going. He was so excited! + +He went up to a subway worker and said, “Hi! Can I ride the subway?†+ +The subway worker smiled and said, “Sure thing! Just be careful and stay close to me.†+ +So, together, they hopped on the subway. Along the way, it stopped at all sorts of places. There were parks and stores and lots of different kinds of people. Charlie was having the best time ever! + +At the end of the ride, right before he had to get off, the subway worker said, “Remember, Charlie, you can always come back and ride the subway again!†+ +Charlie smiled and said, “I will! Next time, I will be even braver!†+Once upon a time, there was a small girl named May who had a pet rabbit. May loved her rabbit and enjoyed playing with her every day. + +One day, the rabbit spotted something new in the backyard. She dug a dry hole in the ground with her paws and found something shiny. May ran over to the rabbit, looked in the hole, and saw it was full of carrots! + +May was so excited that she asked the rabbit, "do you want to share the carrots?" But the rabbit shook her head and said, "No! I hate carrots, they're yucky!" + +May laughed and said, "Well, if you don't want the carrots, can I have them?" But the rabbit said, "No, I don't want them either. The hole is mine and I found it first!" + +May huffed and puffed but knew the rabbit had found the hole and it was only fair. So she said, "OK, we will both keep the hole and you can do whatever you want with it." + +The rabbit proudly hopped away, knowing her hole was safe, and May and her rabbit played happily the rest of the day. +Mum and Dad took their little girl, Lily, to the park. She was so excited! She ran around and played on the swings and the slides, and she sang out loud as she ran. + +Mum said to Lily, "That was so much fun. Did you enjoy it?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. + +After a while, Lily started to feel tired. She looked at Mum and Dad and said, "I tired. Can I take a nap?" + +Mum said, "Yes, of course." + +So Lily and Mum and Dad went back home and Lily lay down on her bed for a nap. Mum said, "Sleep tight, my little one." + +Lily felt very calm and soon fell asleep. She had the most wonderful dream and when she woke up she started singing again. + +When Mum and Dad heard her singing they knew Lily was feeling happy and rested. +Once upon a time there was a bear and a rabbit who were friends. They were playing together one day in the woods. + +"Let's play a game," said the bear. "We can pretend I am the judge. You can be silly and I will hold up a sign to decide who wins the game." + +The rabbit agreed and the game began. The bear held up a sign that said "Rabbit Wins!" + +The rabbit hopped up and down in excitement. "I won!" said the rabbit. + +The bear smiled. "That was fun. We can do it again tomorrow," said the bear. + +The rabbit said, "Yes! I can't wait!" + +The bear and the rabbit hugged one another, happy to be friends. They would play games every day, and the bear would always be the judge to make silly decisions. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very excited because today she was going to fly in an aeroplane. She sat in her seat, ready to go. + +Her mum said, "What do you think you'll see when you get up high?" + +The little girl thought for a moment. She said, "I think I'll see clouds and sky!" + +Mum said, "That sounds very exciting. Let's get going now!" + +The aeroplane drove along the runway and then take off. The little girl watched out the window and saw lots of things. She saw the trees, the fields and lots of houses. Finally the aeroplane started to go up and up. + +The little girl was so excited. She said, "Look Mum, I can see clouds!" + +They flew around for a while until they reached their destination. The little girl was so happy as she stepped off the aeroplane. She was ready to explore. +Once there was a tank. Inside the tank lived a fish. His name was Shake. He liked to explore and have adventures. One day he decided to head out of his tank to explore the world outside. + +As he swam around, he noticed something very interesting! Nearby, he saw a big tree. Shake was so excited and wanted to go explore it. He swam closer to have a better look. + +As he swam nearer, Shake heard a friendly voice. It said, “Hello, Shake! I’m Sam. What are you doing here?†Shake was a bit scared, as he didn’t know who Sam was. He said, “I’m exploring the big tree. It looks so interesting!†+ +Sam laughed and said, “You know what? I think you can make it to the top of the tree!†Shake was sure he couldn’t, but Sam kept encouraging him. Finally, he decided to try it. He wiggled his tail furiously and shook his way up to the top of the tree. He was so excited that he made it! + +The view from the top of the tree was amazing. Shake was so happy he decided to explore the world outside of his tank. He waved goodbye to Samuel, thanked him for his help, and happily swam back to his tank. +Once upon a time there was a loyal boy. He was very kind and often helped his friends. One day, the boy noticed something strange in the forest. He saw an old broken tree. He decided to try and restore it. + +The boy worked very hard and with great dedication. For days and days he worked, building and repairing the old tree. After some time, with help from his friends, the tree was finally restored. + +The boy was so proud. He said to his friends, "Look at this strong, tall tree! We did it together!" + +Everyone cheered and hugged the boy for his hard work and loyalty. The old tree was standing proudly, a symbol of their friendship. From then on, the boy was known as the loyal tree restorer! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally liked to laugh, but had a hard time understanding the language of the people around her. One day, Sally was walking around her neighborhood when she saw a great big tree. She ran up to the tree and started to jump around it, laughing. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew down from the tree and landed on a nearby branch. The bird looked at Sally and spoke in a strange language that Sally didn't understand. Sally was very surprised and just stared at the bird. + +The bird noticed Sally's confusion, so he started speaking in a different language. He said, "Why do you look so sad? Let's have a laugh!" + +Sally was excited and she clapped her hands in joy. She looked at the bird and began to laugh. The bird laughed too. It was a bitter laugh, but Sally thought the bird was funny and kept laughing. + +After a while, Sally was able to understand some of the little bird's language. They became best friends and chatted all the time, laughing together. From that day on, they were the happiest friends in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a man called Bob. Bob lived in a big city. He was very worried because he had broken a law. He thought he was in big trouble! So he went to the court to see the judge. + +Bob was very scared. The judge asked him why he had broken the law. Bob told the truth. He said he was sorry. The judge looked at Bob carefully. He said he will receive an important decision. + +Bob went home. He was very worried. He didn't know what to do. He waited and waited. + +A few days later Bob walked to the post box. Inside he found a letter from the court. He opened the letter and it said he did not have to go to prison. Bob was so happy. He had received a good decision! +Once there was a boy. His name was Sam. He had a very special purple blanket. Every night Sam would wrap his blanket around himself and he would feel peaceful and happy. + +One evening, Sam was snuggling up in his blanket as usual, when he noticed something strange. His blanket was glowing! Sam jumped in surprise. + +"What is happening?" he said. + +Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared in front of him. "Hello Sam" said the fairy. + +Sam was speechless. + +"I wanted to thank you," said the fairy. "Throughout your life, you have been so kind. I have come to give you a very special present: your blanket will now be magical!" + +Sam felt so grateful. "Thank you!" he said. + +The fairy smiled. "Enjoy your magical purple blanket," she said. Then she flew away. + +From then on, the blanket kept Sam so safe, warm and peaceful. Sam was so thankful for his special gift. +Once there was a boy and his mom. The boy was very little, only 3 years old. + +The mom and the boy were eating together. The boy was eating some yummy food and his mom gave him a napkin. He was very grateful to have the napkin. + +The mom asked the boy, "Are you finished with your snack?" + +And the boy nodded and said, "Yes, I am finished." + +The mom smiled and said, "Good! Let's end our snack now." + +The boy used the napkin to wipe his mouth and put it on the plate. Then the boy and his mom went outside to play. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alice. She was three years old and very happy. + +One day Alice went to the garden with her mom. When they got there, Alice saw a butterfly fluttering across the grass. She started running after it, her arms outstretched. + +Mom shouted, "Alice, stop!" But it was no use. Alice couldn't catch the butterfly and she got more and more troubled. + +Finally, mom said, "Let's take a break. Let's sit in the garden and have a snack. " + +Alice and her mom ate some snacks in the garden. When they were done, Alice was no longer troubled. She and her mom hugged and they enjoyed the garden together. +Once upon a time, there was a furry, brown bunny. He was hopping around all day looking for something sweet to eat. + +One day, he hopped around a corner and what did he see? A big bowl of chocolaty goodness. He hopped up to it and started to sniff the delicious smell. + +Suddenly, the bunny heard a voice say "What are you doing? That's my chocolate!" + +The bunny was so confused. He looked up and saw a little girl. She had curly, brown hair. + +The little girl smiled and said "Why don't you help me stir it? We can make a really yummy chocolate treat!" The bunny was so excited. He hopped around the bowl and helped the little girl stir the chocolate. + +When they finally finished stirring, the little girl said "Thank you for helping me. Here, have a yummy treat." She gave him a big chunk of the chocolate that they made. + +The bunny was so happy and he hopped away to a quiet corner to enjoy his sweet treat. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. She was three years old and liked to take naps. One day, Sally was walking with her mom when they saw an old, rock house. + +Sally's mom said, "Wow, look at that rock house. It looks very old." + +Sally smiled and said, "I want to go in." + +Her mom laughed and said, "No, that house looks very silly and stupid. We can't go in there." + +But Sally was very determined and said, "Please, Mommy. I can nap in the rock house." + +Her mom thought for a moment and said, "Ok, but if you are going to nap there, you must be very careful." + +So, Sally went into the rock house and laid down. She was very sleepy, but before she could take her nap, a big spider came out of the corner. Sally screamed, but then the spider waved at her with all its legs. + +Sally smiled and said, "Hi, spider. I'm not scared of you, so you can be my nap friend." + +The spider waved again, and Sally closed her eyes and fell into a deep, comfortable nap. +One day a little girl named Lily went with her mommy to the park. As they walked, Lily picked up many pretty things - a flower, a stone and a feather. Her mommy smiled and said "What a wonderful collection!" + +When they reached the playground, Lily saw a swing and asked to try it. She grabbed the chains and started to swing high. When she stopped, she saw another girl sitting nearby. + +Lily asked the other girl if she would like to play. The girl replied softly "No, thank you". Lily asked why, but the girl did not answer. + +Lily felt uncomfortable so she said goodbye and played on the slide. She thought about how uncomfortable the girl must be, but she didn't know why. + +As they were leaving, Lily's mommy said "Let's find a word to describe how she felt". Lily thought for a moment and said, "Picked". + +Her mommy nodded and smiled. "Yes, she felt picked." +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to go explore the world. She was so excited and feeling so brave. She put on her purple shoes and ran outside. The sun was shining brightly and the birds were chirping. She looked around and noticed a big sign with her name, her eyes grew wide. She peeked around the corner and saw a group of people with a big cake! + +The little girl walked up to everyone with a big smile, they were all clapping and cheering. She felt so proud, it was a special day! Everyone was smiling and giving her hugs. Then her mom asked her, "Honey what is this sign for?" + +The little girl beamed with pride and said, "It's for me! Everyone is here to help me celebrate my first adventure." The adults were so proud of the little girl. She was brave and bold and ready to explore the world. +One day, a girl named Mia and her mom were walking in the woods. Mia saw a mysterious box lying on the ground near a tree. "Mom, what's in the box?" Mia asked. + +Mia's mom smiled and said, "Let's open it and find out!" + +Mia was excited and opened the box with trembling hands. Inside, there was a beautiful pen and some paper with writing on it. "What is this, Mom?" Mia asked. + +"It looks like a print," her mom said. "It must be very important." + +Mia was curious and picked up the pen. She wrote something new on the paper and saw the words appear. + +Mia smiled and said, "Mom, I wrote something mysterious in the print!" + +Mia and her mom were so happy and laughed together. They put the print back in the box and continued their walk in the woods. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were walking together through a big, huge park. Suddenly, they saw an enormous hill. + +"Wow!", they both said, looking up at the hill. + +"Do you think we can climb up there?", asked Jack. + +"Yes, we can!", said Jill. + +So they both grabbed hands and started walking up the hill. Soon they reached the top and saw a huge, long pass. + +"This looks like a lot of fun!", said Jack. + +"Let's go down the pass and reverse!", said Jill. + +So they both ran down the pass, going faster and faster. At the end, they both made a big jump and glided through the air in reverse! + +They both landed on the soft grass and laughed. That was such a fun day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Tiana. One day she was looking at the stars in the sky and a bright billboard caught her eye. She asked her dad, “What is that?†+ +“That’s a billboard,†her dad replied. “It’s used for showing different kinds of pictures and messages.†+ +Tiana thought it was really cool, so she asked, “Can I go see it?†+ +Her dad smiled and said, “Sure. Let’s go together!†+ +So they went to the billboard together. When they arrived, they saw the most amazing thing. The billboard was filled with different colors, shapes, and words that they could read. Tiana was fascinated. She said, “I want to come back here every day!†+ +Her dad smiled and said, “That sounds like a great idea. Let’s do it!†+ +And that’s what they did. Every day, Tiana and her dad would go to the billboard to look at all the different pictures and messages. It always surprised them and made them feel happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to laugh and joke around with her friends. + +One day she went for a walk in the park with her brother. They saw a crane pecking at the grass, so Mia asked her brother, “What’s that?†+ +He smiled and said, “That’s a crane, Mia.†+ +Mia thought the crane looked funny so she started to joke with her brother, saying “Hey, look! That crane is dancing!†+ +Her brother laughed and said, “Let’s follow the crane and see where it goes.†+ +So the two of them followed the crane for a long time. Eventually it led them to an ice cream shop. + +Mia squealed with delight when she saw it. She shouted, “Let’s get ice cream!†+ +Her brother smiled and said, “Yes! I bet it will be delicious.†+ +So Mia and her brother went inside and had the most delicious ice cream they had ever tasted. They laughed and joked together until it was time to go home. + +Mia smiled as they walked away, thankful for the funny crane that had led them on their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer named Sandy. He had a big farm with lots of animals on it. + +One sunny day, Sandy went outside to take care of the animals. He brought some hay with him to give to them to eat. He said, "I have some fresh hay for you! Who would like some?" + +The animals on the farm were very excited. One of them, a big purple cow, ran over to Sandy and said, "Moo! Moo! I love hay!" + +Sandy smiled and gave the purple cow some hay. + +"Thank you for the hay, Sandy," said the cow. + +Sandy said, "You're welcome. It's nice to see you so happy." + +The cow was very pleased and went to enjoy her meal. Sandy went on giving hay to the other animals. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bunny named Jack. He loved to race in his garden early in the morning. Jack had lots of friends who lived nearby so they would all come to race in the garden together after breakfast. + +One day, Jack had an idea. He wanted to have a special race. He ran home to ask his mom if he could use some of the hay that was stored in the shed. + +"Mom, can I please use some of the hay in the shed? I want to have a special race!" he said. + +"Well," Mom replied, "that hay is a bit expensive, but I guess you can use some if it's for a good cause." + +So Jack got to work. He carefully moved the hay and formed a race track. His friends were very excited, and soon the race began. Everyone ran as fast as they could, and Jack was the first one to cross the finish line. + +Everyone cheered for Jack and his special race. From then on, Jack and his friends would race on the special track every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot was always so excited to go on walks with his owner, Jack. Jack would pick up Spot's leash and throw it over his shoulder. + +One day, Jack went to his friend's house, and Spot went along too. Spot's friend was a big, white dog named Snowball. Jack said goodbye to Spot and Snowball and told them he'd be back in a few hours. + +Spot and Snowball started playing in the yard, but Snowball's leash got caught on a tree branch and he couldn't get free. Snowball gave a scared bark and started to struggle. Spot knew he had to help! + +So Spot ran to get Jack's neighbor, Mrs. King, who was very helpful. Mrs. King untangled Snowball's leash and said, "There you go. All free." Spot and Snowball were so relieved. + +Spot gave Snowball a big, happy lick and laughed. From then on, Spot and Snowball never went on walks without their leashes. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra who liked to wander around the meadow. She liked to eat grass and take naps in the sun. But one day, something exciting happened. A lion came over and asked the zebra if she wanted to go on an adventure. + +"No, I refuse," the zebra said. She was too scared of the lion's big teeth. + +The lion thought it was very boring to just stay in the meadow all day, so he made a new plan. He asked the zebra if she wanted to explore the jungle. + +"No, I still refuse," the zebra said. She was too scared to go anywhere else. + +The lion was sad, but he had an even better idea. He asked the zebra if she wanted to go for a swim in the nearby pond. + +The zebra was excited. She said "Yes!", and the two new friends went on an adventure! They raced around the pond, jumping and swimming together. The zebra had so much fun that she didn't even care that the lion's teeth were big. From then on, they were the best of friends. +Mom and Dad were in the kitchen discussing something. Mom said, "Today is a special day. We have a surprise for you!" John was a little three-year-old and he was excited. He asked, "What surprise?" + +Mom smiled and said, "We're going to the store to pick a prize for you!" Dad said, "Let's go now. If we hurry, we can get there before it closes." + +John clapped his hands and jumped up and down. He said, "Can we buy a toy?" Mom said, "Of course we can! You can pick an old or new one, whatever you like!" + +John couldn't believe it. He ran out the door, shouting, "Let's go! I want my prize!" He was so thrilled by the surprise that he forgot to put on his shoes. But Mom and Dad just laughed and chased after him. +Once upon a time there was a duck who lived near a school. Every day, the duck heard lots of noise coming from the class. + +One day, the duck had had enough! He wanted to be quiet and get some rest so he flew to the school to tell the children to be quiet. + +When he got there, he saw the children playing outside and singing. He flew over to them and said, "Quack! Quack! Please stop singing and be quiet." + +The children were surprised to see the duck, saw how yellow his feathers were, and stopped singing. They knew that the duck wanted some peace and quiet. + +The duck thanked them for being quiet and flew away feeling happy. From then on, the children kept their voices low during class, so that the duck wasn't disturbed. + + +The End. +Once there was a little girl named May. She was very competitive, so she wanted to be the best at everything. Every day May would play with her friends, but if something didn't go her way, she would complain. + +One day, May and her friends noticed that a pipe in the playground was leaking. They tried to fix it, but they couldn't get it to stop. May started to complain that she knew how to fix it. + +All her friends said, "You can't fix a pipe, May!" + +"Yes I can," she said. + +So, they all watched as May got to work. She put her hand in the pipe hole and started turning the handle. She kept turning until the pipe finally stopped leaking. + +May's friends cheered and clapped for her. They all praised her for her competitive spirit and for fixing the pipe. + +May was happy and said, "See, I told you I could do it!" +One day, there was a generous man. He had an ice cream cone. He saw a little girl who was 3 years old. He stepped up to her and said, "Hello little one, do you like ice cream?" + +The little girl smiled and nodded. The generous man said, "It would be my pleasure to give you my cone". He handed the cone to the little girl and she said, "Thank you!" + +The little girl was so happy. She closed her eyes and took a big lick of ice cream. It was so delicious. She opened her eyes and said, "This is the best ice cream ever!" + +The generous man smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it." + +The little girl smiled back and said, "Thank you very much. You are so generous." + +The generous man nodded and said, "You're welcome". + +The little girl finished her cone and thanked the generous man again before she skipped off. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her son. The little boy was only three years old but he already loved helping his mom. + +One day, his mom was making a delicious dessert. She was mixing the batter in a bowl when she realized she had left her apron in the other room. She asked her son, "Will you please return the apron to me?" His face lit up and he said yes. + +The little boy ran to the other room and found the apron. He returned it to his his mom and she thanked him with a big smile. She said, "You're a big help! Let's put the apron on you." + +The boy was embarrassed, but he wanted to help his mom. So he put the apron on and helped stir the batter for the dessert. + +When the cake was finished, his mom proudly said, "Thanks for the help! You made this cake so perfect!" The little boy was so happy. He knew he had been helpful. ​ +Tommy was walking in the park and he observed a bird chirping up in a tree. He smiled and ran over to take a closer look. + +"Hello," said the little bird. "My name is Bella. What's yours?" + +Tommy smiled and said, "My name is Tommy. I love birds!" + +Bella smiled back. "I love people too! I can teach you some of my bird songs if you like." + +Tommy laughed and said, "Yes please!" + +So Bella sang her best songs while Tommy observed her closely. Then a little girl walked over. She was poor and had only a few birds perched on a stick. + +"Where did you get these birds?" asked Tommy. + +"I found them outside my house," said the little girl. "I found some eggs too, but there's not enough love coming from my home. So I wanted to make sure these birds found a good home. Would you like them?" + +Tommy smiled and said, "I would love to give them a home. What do you think, Bella?" + +Bella smiled and said, "I think that's a very kind thing for you to do. I'm sure these little birds will be happy with you." + +So Tommy took the little birds home and he spent all day watching them, singing his songs and giving them lots of love. +Once upon a time, there was a creative witch who loved to travel. She decided to explore a new forest she had never seen before. As she walked along the path, she examined beautiful flowers, heard birds singing and saw animals running about. + +Suddenly, she saw a little girl standing near a tree. The witch stopped walking and asked, "What are you doing here?" + +The little girl looked up and said, "I'm looking for a magical flower. Can you help me find it?" + +The witch smiled. With her magical powers, she knew just which flower to find. She told the little girl which place the flower was in and asked her to stay put while she went to get it. + +The little girl watched as the witch carefully examined the forest. When the witch found the flower, she brought it back to the little girl and said, "This is your magical flower." + +The little girl was overjoyed. She thanked the witch and said, "I'm so grateful you helped me find my magical flower." + +The witch smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help. Just remember to be creative and use your imagination when you explore!" + +The little girl thanked the witch once more before running off with her magical flower. The witch watched her go with a happy smile on her face. + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fast little lily. One day, lily wanted to go for a ride. So, she hopped in a car and off she went. + +Lily drove fast and came across a park. She thought it looked so fun that she decided to park the car. + +Lily got out of the car and began running around. She saw some kids on the playground and asked them, "Do you want to play?" + +The kids replied, "Yes! Let's play games!" + +So they all ran around the park and had lots of fun. Eventually, lily had to leave but said goodbye to her friends before she got back into the car and drove away. + +The End. +Once, Bob saw a tall pool. He wanted to stay inside it. So, he hopped in. + +Bob was happy to feel cool in the pool. He swam around and got a lot of splashes! + +"Can I play too, Bob?" asked his sister Helen. + +"Yes!" shouted Bob, and he quickly showed Helen how to swim. + +The two of them stayed in the tall pool for hours and hours. They were having so much fun that they forgot how late it had gotten! + +Mom came to the pool and called out, "Come on. It's time to go home now!" + +So Bob and Helen reluctantly stayed out of the big pool, and went home to bed. +Joe was a boy who loved to play. One day, he wanted to play with a hoop. However, he only had an orange hoop. Joe and his mom went to the store together, but Joe started to complain when he didn't see the kind of hoop he wanted. + +Mom said to Joe, "What kind of hoop do you want, sweetheart?". Joe replied, "A blue one, mommy, not an orange one". His mom laughed and said, "I think an orange hoop is lovely, and it will look really nice in your room, right?". + +Joe thought about it, and then nodded his head in agreement. The two went home with the orange hoop, and Joe smiled all the way. Joe's mom was so happy to see Joe so happy and content. So, Joe played with his hoop for hours, and he never complained anymore. +Once there was an earth and the people on it really loved one another. They used to meet together every day and laugh and play. + +One day something terrible happened and it made all the people very sad. Everywhere was full of sadness and tears. + +The people decided to try and unite, to come together as one and make things better. So with smiles on their faces and hands together, the people spoke for the first time as one voice. + +"Let's be kind to one another," said one. + +"Let's spread happiness," said another. + +And soon everyone was smiling and the laughter filled the air again. The people had united and brought back happiness to the earth. +Sam woke up in the morning. His mommy was making breakfast. Sam was excited. He saw a tray of eggs and bacon on the table. He jumped out of bed and ran over to it. + +"Mommy, can I have a piece of bacon?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, you can!" Mommy said. + +Sam took a piece of bacon and started eating it. He was so excited. But then the bacon fell into the glass of milk. Sam looked very sad. + +"Oh, no! My bacon is wet!" he said. + +Mommy laughed. She gave Sam a napkin and said, "Let's try this again, okay? I have some fresh bacon here, just for you!" + +Sam smiled and grabbed the fresh, dry bacon. He ate it in one bite and said, "Yummy!" +Once there was an elderly lady who lived in a small house. She loved to look after her garden every day and was very proud of her work. + +One day it started to rain, and the elderly lady was worried about her garden getting too wet. She looked outside and saw a young girl walking down the street. She called out to her: + +"Hello! Would you like to help me with my garden?" + +The young girl said yes and ran over to help the elderly lady. They worked together to cover the garden with a big umbrella, so the rain wouldn't hurt the plants. + +When they were finished, the elderly lady thanked the young girl. "Here, let me give you something for helping me," she said. She took out a jar of cream and gave it to the girl. + +The young girl was very happy and thanked the elderly lady again. She took the jar of cream and ran back home, while the elderly lady stayed outside in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a nice bird named Bob. Bob was very polite and loved to help out. One day, Bob saw an old ornament on the ground. It looked very sad and lonely. Bob wanted to help, so he set it up on a branch in a nearby tree. + +He stepped back and admired his work. "You look so much better up there!" he chirped with a smile. + +Suddenly, the ornament started to talk. "Thank you so much for finding me and setting me up like this," it said. "You're very kind and polite. I'm so happy!" + +Suddenly, Bob felt very proud. With a happy chirp, he said, "You're welcome! It was my pleasure to help out." + +The ornament grinned. "You're a real friend," it said. + +And since that moment, Bob and the old ornament were the best of friends. They played together and were always so polite. They were always very happy together. +One day, a little girl named Sally was walking in the park. She had a perfect day planned. As she walked, she noticed a beautiful flower. She walked over to it and carefully picked it. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a paintbrush. As she carefully painted the flower, she heard a tiny voice. "Hey Sally!". + +Sally looked around and saw a tiny fairy. The fairy smiled at Sally and said, "I would like to give you a gift. I know the perfect word, do you want to hear it?" Sally nodded eagerly. + +The fairy said her gift was to pinch her nose three times and say the word “starlightâ€. Sally thanked the fairy and did as she said. Suddenly, there was a little twinkle in the air and a star appeared right above her. Sally was so excited that she gave the fairy a big hug. + +The fairy smiled and said, "Remember, starlight is a perfect word to make your wishes come true!". Sally thanked the fairy and said goodbye. She carefully put the flower in her pocket, and skipped off to continue her perfect day. +Molly and Mommy were in a car. Mommy said, "Where are we going, Molly?" Molly answered, "We're going to a hotel!" + +Mommy said, "That's right! We're going to a very tall hotel with lots of fun things to do!" + +They arrived at the hotel. Mommy said, "Let's go inside and find the hotel desk. We will bring our bags there". Molly and Mommy went inside the hotel and found the hotel desk. + +Molly said, "Can I help bring the bags to the desk, Mommy?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can carry one bag and I will bring the other one." They put their bags at the desk and Mommy said, "Now we're ready to have a fun stay at the hotel!" +Once upon a time, Tom the bear was walking through the forest. He was looking for something special and exciting, but he hadn't seen anything yet. + +Suddenly, Tom saw a spark in the distance. He got closer and closer until he realized it was a flame! + +The flame was bright and warm. He wondered what he should do. + +Tom looked around and noticed there were many other furry animals in the forest. He decided to invite them to join him and the flame. + +Tom said, "Come, friends! Join me around this warm flame!" + +There were two hairy squirrels eager to cuddle up together and keep warm. There were two rabbits who were so excited to join the group. A friendly fox even joined in. + +They all snuggled together and stayed warm around the flame that night. They had so much fun playing and telling stories around the fire. + +Tom smiled and said, "Thanks for coming to my flame party, friends!" +Once upon a time, there was a incredible king. He was very strong, and loved to draw pictures. One day, he decided to use his power to invite all of his royal friends to the castle. They came in their best outfits and were welcomed with snacks and music. + +Suddenly, a giant thunderstorm came and all the friends had to go home. The king was sad and he felt lonely in the castle. He wished that he had not invited so many friends at once. + +The queen saw her kings sadness and tried to make him feel better. She asked him, “Why do you look so sad?†+ +The king sadly replied, “I regret asking all of my friends to the castle. Now I am all alone.†+ +The queen hugged the king and told him, “Everything will be okay. We can invite them all back again!†+ +The king smiled and felt happy again. He learned from that day to never regret anything. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man called Jack. One day, Jack had some trouble. He didn't know what to do. He needed some help. + +So, Jack went to a friend and said, "I need help! Can you help me?" + +His friend said, "I can try. What's the trouble?" + +Jack said, "I need to use a tall ladder. Can you help me use it?" + +His friend said, "I can help you use it. Let's go find it." + +So Jack and his friend went to find the ladder. They found it and Jack used it to solve his trouble. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. Sally was three years old and very curious. She wanted to learn all the time. + +One day Sally's mummy gave her a big box of puzzles. All the puzzles were different shapes, sizes and colours. They were also very different from each other. + +Sally was so excited! She opened the box and started to take out the puzzles. She held them up one by one and asked her Mummy, 'What are these?" + +Mummy said, "They are puzzles my darling. See if you can put the pieces together and make something." + +Sally was a clever girl and she quickly learned how to work the puzzles. She loved putting the pieces together to make all sorts of different things. It was so much fun! + +Sometimes she put them together so quickly that her Mummy couldn't even keep up. Then they both laughed! +Once upon a time, there was a nice fox. The fox wanted to make a new friend, so she picked up an attractive bone and ventured into the forest. + +The fox saw a bear, and called out, "Hi! Do you want to be my friend?" + +The bear smiled and said, "Yes, I would like to be your friend. But first you have to reach me." + +The fox was confused. She didn't know what "reach" meant. So the bear laughed and said, "Reach means to stretch out your arms like this." + +The fox watched as the bear stretched out his arms, and she tried to do the same. She felt silly, but soon enough the fox was able to reach the bear. + +The fox and bear hugged, and from that day forward, they were the best of friends. Every day, they would reach for each other, and remind themselves of their newfound friendship. +Mum pulled her little girl by the hand. They were off to see the shopkeeper. + +The shopkeeper had a smile on his face and said "Hello my little one, what can I do for you?". + +Mum said "We would like to buy something tasty!" + +The shopkeeper pulled out a jar of yummy coins. Little girl was very excited and pulled out a coin from her pocket. + +Mum said "Oh, that coin won't be enough, it's too small." + +The shopkeeper said "Let me help you. I'll give you the treats, but in exchange I would like the coin." + +Little girl was upset and started crying. Mum hugged her tightly and said "Don't worry, it's ok, we'll find a bigger coin somewhere else." + +They said goodbye to the shopkeeper and started walking away. Little girl looked less upset; she knew soon they'd have enough coins to buy something yummy. +Once there was a little boy named John. One day, his mommy and daddy took him out for a special surprise. They brought him to the beach! + +John was so excited! He ran and played in the sand and swam in the water. Then he saw something at the bottom of the ocean. + +It was an oyster! He splashed around until he found it. He was so happy! + +John lifted the oyster out of the ocean and held it tight. His mommy and daddy were very thoughtful and brought him a bucket so he could take the oyster home. The oyster would be his new friend. + +John just sat and looked at the oyster. It was so big! + +Just then, the oyster opened and out jumped a pearl! John screamed with joy. What a surprise! + +John's parents laughed and hugged him. What an amazing surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was very excited one day when she received a letter in the post. It was from her best friend, who was living far away. Anna poured herself a big cup of juice, then sat down to read the letter. + +In the letter, her friend said that she wanted to come and visit soon. Anna was so excited, she began to twirl around the living room. Then, with a big smile on her face, she ran to the backyard to tell Mom. + +"Mom," she said, "I got a letter in the mail!" + +Mom smiled back and said, "What did it say, Anna?" + +Anna explained all about her friend's visit. Mom thought this was a rather foolish idea, as it was quite far away. + +Anna stuck her tongue out and said, "Just wait and see, Mom. My friend will be here soon!" +One night, Kelly was getting ready for bed. She put on her pyjamas and brushed her teeth. She asked her mum for a story. + +Mum said: "Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had five fingers." + +Kelly looked at her hands and wiggled her fingers. Mum continued the story. + +"One day, her fingers began to disappear one by one. Until, pouf! All five of her fingers were gone. Where did they go?" + +Kelly looked scared. She asked: "Mummy, where did they go?" + +Mum smiled and said: "Don't worry, Kelly. They're safe and ready to come back when you need them." + +And with that, Kelly felt calm and ready for bed. She snuggled into her pillow and fell asleep, safe in the knowledge that her fingers were not really gone forever. +One day, Lila was outside playing in the dirt when something caught her eye. She saw a pattern of tiny circles and wiggly lines in the dirt. She was so excited that she ran to find her dad to show him. + +"Dad! Dad!" she cried. "Look what I found!" + +Her dad looked at the pattern and smiled. + +"What is it?" he asked. + +"I don't know," Lila said, "but I think it is something special!" + +Her dad grabbed a stick and started to trace the pattern. Eventually, the pattern revealed itself to be a picture of a flower. Lila was so happy! + +"Look at what I found!" she said, grinning. + +But the more she looked at it, the more frustrated she became. + +"Why is it so complicated?" she asked. + +Her dad smiled and said, "Sometimes things just take time to figure out, sweetheart. That's what makes them special." +Once there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to sail. Her boat was small with a pretty sail and she enjoyed feeling the wind in her hair. + +One day, Sarah decided to take her boat out for a spin. She sailed until she came to a colorful beach. There, she found a microscope. + +“A microscope!†Sarah exclaimed. “What does it do?†+ +Just then, a kind old man appeared. “It looks at small things and makes them bigger. Would you like to try it?†he asked. + +Sarah couldn’t wait to try the microscope so she grabbed it and sailed back home. + +When she arrived home, Sarah grabbed her favorite bug and looked at it through the microscope. To her surprise, the beautiful colors and details of the bug were much more vivid and clear. + +Sarah was so excited that she decided to keep the microscope with her at all times so she could explore the wonderful colors of the world! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. He wore a blue sweater and hopped around the garden happily. + +One day he saw a big dog in the garden. He was scared and started to hop away. He said to himself, "I must jump away and go find my friends". + +He was jumping along quickly and he repeated "I must jump away. I must jump away". Suddenly, he heard a voice. It said, "Wait, please don't jump away. I just want to be friends." + +The bunny stopped and looked around. He saw a little puppy, wearing a red sweater. He wasn't scared anymore. He said, " Hi! I'm very happy to be your friend!" + +The puppy smiled and said, "I'm glad too. Let's go for a jump around the garden!" + +The bunny and the puppy hopped around the garden, playing and having fun all day. They were the best of friends. +John was playing in his backyard when the sky suddenly grew dark. He looked up and saw big black clouds and heard a loud crash of thunder overhead. He started to panic and ran inside. + +John's mom saw him come in. She gave him a big hug. "It's ok, John," she said calmly. "It's just thunder. It can't hurt you." + +John was still scared. His mom grabbed a book and sat down on the sofa. She talked to John in a gentle voice and read him a story about a thoughtful rainbow. After a few pages, John felt better and the thunder became less scary. + +John's mom smiled and said, "See? Nothing to worry about. Thunder is just nature's way of saying hello." + +John nodded and smiled back. He was feeling a lot better. With his mom by his side, he wasn't scared of the thunder anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally who loved adventure. One day she heard a bell ringing far away and she wondered what it could be. She decided to go and find out. + +Sally was excited and a little bit scared as she ventured away from home, but she kept going until she came to a big house with a big bell in the garden. Her heart raced as she approached the bell and saw that it was much bigger than she had thought. + +Sally reached out and asked the bell, "What are you doing here?" + +The bell replied, "I am here to announce the arrival of a new adventure!" + +Sally was thrilled and couldn't wait to start her newest adventure! With a smile on her face, she waved goodbye to the bell and took off on her new journey with a heart full of excitement. +Once upon a time, there was a special little girl named Lucy. + +Every day, Lucy liked to go to the playground by herself. She always felt so happy running around and playing with all her friends. + +Today, Lucy was especially brave and decided to try the big slide all by herself. She nervously placed her hands on the sides and started to climb. + +As she neared the top, she heard a voice from the top, “You can do it Lucy! I urge you to try it!†+ +Lucy looked up and saw her mommy at the top of the slide. She smiled and shouted back, “You’re right mommy! I can do it!†+ +Taking a deep breath, Lucy closed her eyes and pushed off. As she slid down the smooth slide, she felt so free and beautiful. It all happened in a single, magical minute. + +At the end, Lucy cheered with excitement and ran to her mom, “Mommy, that was the best ride ever!†+ +Mom smiled, “I’m so proud of you, Lucy. Now who’s ready for ice cream?†+ +Lucy laughed and hugged her mommy tight. She knew she could do anything with a little bit of courage! +Once there was a big, light house. A friendly little boy named Johnny lived inside. One day, Johnny was eating cookies with a napkin in his hand when he saw something outside his window. He leaned forward excitedly to take a better look. It was a little bird hopping around in the grass! + +"Hello there, little bird," called Johnny. The bird nodded its head and hopped closer to the window. + +"Would you like a cookie?" asked Johnny, holding out his napkin. The bird leaned closer and started to eat. It was very happy. + +"Thank you," the bird said, before flying away. + +Johnny smiled and said "You're welcome!" He ate the rest of his cookies and then went off for a nap, still smiling. +Sam loved to play. He would run around and play with his toys at home and in the park every day. Today, Sam was feeling extra adventurous and wanted an action-packed day. After eating breakfast, he asked his mom if they could go to the park. + +"Yes, sure!" she replied and off they went. + +When they arrived, Sam was surprised to find a lot of kids playing sports, like soccer and baseball. He had never seen sports like this before, and wanted to try it out. + +"Mom, can I play?" he asked eagerly. + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course you can. Just be persistent and you'll have lots of fun." + +So, Sam joined a game and had the best time. The kids laughed as he tried to kick the ball and cheered him on as he ran around. Sam was so persistent that by the end of the day, he was a real pro! His mom was amazed and told him what a great job he had done. + +Sam was tired, but happy and proud of himself. He felt like the park was the best place in the world and he couldn't wait to come back tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very curious. + +One day Sarah went to her favorite store with her mom. When they got there, Sarah saw lots of new things. She wanted to try them all, but her mom said no. Sarah started to get upset and refused to leave. + +The store staff noticed Sarah and wanted to help. They found a warm, soft blanket and offered it to Sarah. She instantly stopped crying and hugged the blanket. + +The store staff asked Sarah if she wanted to try any of the new toys. She shook her head and said "no". The staff smiled and said, "It's okay if you refuse. We understand." Sarah gave them a big smile and she and her mom left the store. + +Sarah was very happy. She had a warm, soft blanket and she knew the store staff really cared. +Once upon a time, there was a factory filled with delicious treats. Every day people came from far and wide to order their favourite treats from the factory. + +One day, a little boy named Tom arrived at the factory with his mother. He looked around in amazement at all the yummy things. He wanted it all! + +Tom turned to his mother and asked, "Can I have one?" + +His mother hugged him and said, "Yes, you can order one treat today." + +So, Tom ran around the factory with delight, picking out his favourite treats. He ordered a big chocolate cake, big biscuits, and lots of other delicious treats. + +Tom was so happy with all the yummy treats he had ordered. He waved goodbye to the factory, with his tasty goodies in hand. He knew he'd be back soon for even more delicious treats! +Mum and Dad were busy packing for their holiday. + +"Look at all these things!" shouted Dad. + +Mum smiled at him. "We have to stay here until it's all ready," she reminded him. + +Dad nodded. He went over to their little girl and asked, "Can you help us? We need to stay focused and get it all done." + +The little girl smiled and nodded. She started looking around the room, trying to work out the best way to help. Suddenly she spotted her favourite teddy bear. + +"Teddy can stay here with me!" she said happily. + +Mum and Dad smiled at each other. "Yes, that's a good idea," said Mum. "You can stay here with Teddy and look after him, while we get ready for the holiday." + +The little girl hugged Teddy close and nodded. She watched happily as Dad and Mum continued their busy packing. +Once upon a time, there was a brown wolf. He was walking through the woods. He was feeling a bit thirsty, so he wanted to find a stream to get a drink. Suddenly, he heard an interesting sound. + +The sound was coming from a little brown bear. The wolf said: "What are you doing?" + +The bear looked up and said: "I am drying myself. I swam in the stream and now I am drying my fur." + +The brown wolf smiled. He said: "I am thirsty. Can I have a drink?" + +The bear said: "Yes, come and have a drink." + +So the wolf went to the stream. He put his face in the cold water and drank. When he finished drinking, he thanked the little bear and said goodbye. The brown wolf went on his way and the brown bear returned to drying himself. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl. She was only three years old and she loved to decorate. She had a big box of special things she liked to use for decorating. + +One day, the little girl discovered a funny little horn in her box. She thought it was really cute so she decided to decorate it. She grabbed her bright paints, some special brushes and some glitter to decorate the horn. She set out to make it the most colourful horn ever. + +When she was finished the little girl was very proud. The horn was now bright pink, orange and blue with a bit of sparkly glitter. She ran to find her mommy and showed her the pretty horn. + +"Mommy," she said. "Look at my horn - I decorated it all by myself!" + +Her mommy smiled. "That's wonderful honey! You did a great job." + +The little girl beamed with pride. She hugged the horn close and went to show her friends how she had decorated it. +Once upon a time there was a famous balloon. It was big, round and sparkly and it floated in the sky. Its beautiful colours made it stand out from all the other balloons. + +One windy day, the balloon got caught in a tree. It couldn't free itself and was stuck. + +"Oh no," thought the balloon. "What should I do?" + +Just then, a little boy came by. He noticed the balloon and said, "Don't worry, I can help you!" + +He went to his garden shed, and came back with a long cable. He grabbed hold of the balloon and carefully attached the cable to it. + +"There," the boy said, "now you're free to fly again." + +The balloon thanked the boy and floated away. He waved goodbye and watched the balloon go higher and higher until it disappeared into the clouds. The boy smiled as he knew that he'd made the famous balloon very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jill. She was three years old and loved to play with her toys. + +One day, Jill's mommy put a new sock on her. She said, "Jill, don't take this off!" But Jill was very strong, and she resisted. She cried and screamed, "No! I don't want this sock!" + +Jill's brother came to help. He said, "Come on Jill, that sock isn't so terrible. It's just a little bit of fun!" + +Jill thought it over. Finally, she agreed to keep the sock on. + +She said, "Okay, I'll keep the sock on, but only if I get to pick out a new toy!" + +Jill's mommy smiled and said, "Okay, that sounds fair." + +So Jill kept her sock on, and everyone was happy. The end. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl called Sarah. She loved to pack her things up in a box so she could take them to new places. + +One day she went to the park with her mommy and she saw a big pit in the ground. Sarah asked her mommy what it was - "I think it's a sandbox, my darling," said her mommy. + +Sarah was so excited. She ran over to the pit, grabbed her box and started to pack it full of sand. + +Mommy watched Sarah and said, "What are you doing?" Sarah said, "I'm packing a sandbox, Mommy!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's great! You're packing a jolly sandbox!" + +Sarah smiled back and said, "Yes, I am!" And she continued to pack until the pit was full of sand. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to give something special to her mom. She thought for a long time about what to give, until she decided: a square! + +She walked to her favorite park and looked for a square. She found a big, peaceful square on the ground. She was so happy! She ran home to show her mom the square. + +The little girl handed the square to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, “You’ve given me such a beautiful, peaceful square. I love it!†+ +The little girl was so happy and hugged her mom. She knew her mom would always treasure the peaceful square. +Once upon a time there was a very curious little girl. She was tiny but her ideas were grand. She wanted to explore the world around her to see if she could discover what made everything so special. + +One day, the little girl got a special present from her parents; a microscope! She was so excited that she shouted: "Look Mom and Dad, now I can look at everything up close!" + +The little girl took the microscope outside and looked at all kinds of things; leaves, rocks, dirt and even bugs! Everything was so fascinating. + +But then suddenly, the little girl noticed something sparkle in the dirt. She looked closer by using the microscope and she was amazed to find a big diamond! + +The little girl shouted: "Mom, Dad! Come here, I found a diamond!" But before she could pick it up, everything around her started to freeze. + +Mom smiled and said: "That diamond must be magic. We better leave it here and keep it safe, otherwise it might freeze everything clean!" + +The little girl nodded and put the diamond back down. She was so happy to have found such an exciting surprise, but she was also glad that the diamond was safe and the world could stay beautiful and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he packed his reliable luggage with everything he needed. But as he walked to the train station, he was very sad. His train was delayed! + +Jack sat down on the bench and looked out of the window. Suddenly he saw his friend Pete walking down the street. When Pete noticed Jack, he ran over to him. + +"Why are you here?" Pete asked. + +Jack sighed. "My train got delayed." + +"Oh no!" Pete said. "Don't worry, I'm sure it will be here soon." + +Jack nodded and looked at his watch. Sure enough, just a few minutes later, the train arrived! Jack smiled and waved goodbye to Pete. + +"Bye Pete! See you when I get back!" + +With that, Jack loaded his reliable luggage onto the train and set off on his big adventure. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was very strong and very brave. +One day, Mary wanted to explore the woods. She put on her shoes, grabbed her bucket and set off! +As she walked, she saw a big chain lying on the ground. It was thick and strong. She didn't know what it was for. +As she looked closer, she heard something! It was a big lion roaring. Mary was scared, but still brave. + +Mary knew that if she kneeled down, the lion wouldn't hurt her. So she kneeled down and waited. Then, the roaring stopped. +The lion came closer. Then, the lion spoke. Its voice was gentle and kind. + +"Little one, why do you kneel here? What is your wish?" + +Mary was surprised and very brave. She answered, "I want to be friends!" +The lion smiled and said, "Well, I am very strong and I can help you with your adventures!" + +Mary and the lion became best friends. They explored the woods together and had lots of fun. Mary was never alone again. +Billy was a curious toddler. He wanted to try all kinds of things. One day he stepped out of the house and he was greeted by a delicious smell. He followed the smell and came to a riverbank. On the river bank he saw a lady with a big pot, stirring something with a huge spoon. + +Billy walked up to her. + +"What are you cooking?" he asked. + +"I'm making jam!" the lady smiled. +"Can I have a taste?" + +The lady nodded and scooped up some of the thick mixture with her spoon. She showed it to Billy. He put his mouth to the spoon and the taste was so sweet. + +"Mmmm," said Billy. "Can I have more please?". + +The lady smiled, and gave him more of her delicious jam. + +Billy went back home with a smile on his face, tummy full of sweet jam! +Once upon a time there was an old man who loved to sing. Every day he went out to a big pool to sing and the animals in the area always gathered to listen. + +One day, a little 3-year-old girl was nearby. When the old man began to sing, the girl was so charmed that she started to clap her hands and smiled. + +The old man, who saw this, stopped singing and said, "Little one, why don't you come join me and sing along?" + +The little girl was so excited and hesitantly, she started singing. "Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream..." + +The old man was delighted and took the little girl by the hand and they both sang together. All the animals in the area gathered around and sang too. + +When the song was finished, the girl thanked the old man very much, and they promised to see each other again the next day. From that day onward, the little girl and the old man sang together every day at the pool. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary loved to ride her tricycle. She would ride it all around her neighborhood, around the block and down the street. + +One day, Mary saw something strange. It was a big green caterpillar! It was crawling around on the sidewalk. Mary thought it was the most wonderful thing she had ever seen. + +"Do you want to come for a ride on my tricycle, caterpillar?" said Mary with a smile. + +The caterpillar paused for a moment, then shook its head with a harsh squeal. "No way!" it squeaked. "I'm much too big to fit!" + +Mary thought for a moment. "Ok," she said, "I know what we could do." Mary ran to the garden and picked some long grass. Carefully, she woven the grass into a small caterpillar-sized hammock. + +"Now you can come on my tricycle," said Mary. The caterpillar smiled and climbed onto the hammock. Mary held onto him tightly as she peddled the tricycle around the block. + +The caterpillar loved the ride, and began to laugh heartily. Mary and the caterpillar became very good friends, and they still ride together sometimes. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to climb. One day she decided to climb a tree. She was so excited! The tree was tall and she had never climbed one before. She started to climb and it was fun. + +Half way up, she stopped and rested the tree trunk. Her feet were tired. Then she felt something warm. She looked down and saw a hot frog on the ground. + +The little girl was so surprised. She said to the frog, "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +The frog answered, "I'm so warm here. Can I climb your tree too?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Sure! Let's climb this tree together!" + +So the little girl and the hot frog climbed together. They had so much fun! When they reached the top, they both shouted, "We did it!" + +The girl and the frog were friends forever after that and they enjoyed many more days of climbing together. +Timmy was a very special boy. He was gifted with a wonderful imagination! He was always creating new stories and coming up with fun adventures. + +One day, Timmy was exploring his backyard when he had a great idea. He would build a time machine so he could travel to the future! + +Timmy ran inside and got supplies to start building. He worked hard as he put together the time machine. When it was finished, he was so excited. + +But then his parents stepped in to talk to him. "Timmy, you know the rules," his Dad said. "You need a passport to travel. You can't just go anywhere you please." + +Timmy was disappointed, but he knew his parents were right. So he worked hard to improve his passport. After lots of hard work, he had the permission he needed to start his journey. + +He hopped in the time machine and off he went! Thanks to his hard work and his gifted imagination, Timmy was able to go on the adventure of a lifetime. +Once upon a time there was a green frog. The frog wanted to win a prize but did not know how. One day, he saw a man spraying something in his garden. + +Frog hopped over and said, "What are you doing?" + +The man said, "I'm spraying a special chemical to help my plants grow." + +Frog said, "Can you spray something to help me win a prize?" + +The man smiled and said, "Well, no, unfortunately I can't. But I can give you some advice. Work hard and never give up and you'll have a fighting chance at winning a prize." + +Frog was so thankful for the advice. So he hopped away and worked hard every day. After a while, Frog finally did win a prize and was so happy. He danced around, celebrating his success and thanked the man who gave him the advice. +Once upon a time, there was a baby called Max. He was very excited because it was his birthday! He wanted to have some fun. + +He said, "I want to get cake!" So his mummy said, "Okay Max, let's go get the cake." + +Max and Mummy went to the shop and saw so many different cakes. There was a round cake, a square cake and an orange cake. The orange cake looked so yummy and delicious, so Max chose it. + +Mummy said, "That's a great choice Max, let's get the orange cake." Max was so happy, he knew it was going to be yummy. + +When they got home, Max waited patiently for the cake to be ready. Finally, it was ready and Max could not wait to eat it. The cake looked so tasty and it tasted even better. Max was so happy that he got an orange cake for his birthday. +Once there was an otter who wanted to go exploring. He wanted to go somewhere no one had ever been before and find something special. He took a modest canoe and set off across the big, wide river. + +The otter paddled and paddled and soon he found a few islands. He looked around, but everything seemed ordinary. He was about to turn back when he noticed something sparkling in the sun. + +He stopped paddling. "What is that?" He asked himself. He paddled closer, and soon he saw it was a large diamond. He jumped from the canoe and plucked the diamond from the ground. + +He was so excited, but his happy moment didn't last. Suddenly, the ground began to shake and the diamond split into two. He was shocked and quickly put the two pieces back together. But no matter how hard he tried, there was no way to fix it. + +But the otter wasn't too upset, he realized it was still a special treasure and decided to keep the broken diamond in two pieces. He put it in his pocket, smiled to himself and paddled away. +Once there was a small boy named Greg. He had a hammer that was ready for use. He was so excited to use it. He asked his mom if he could use it. + +"Yes," said his mom, "but you must be careful. Do not restore anything without asking me first." + +Greg was very happy and he took his hammer and went outside. He found a broken chair and looked at it thoughtfully. He wanted to restore it. + +He remembered what his mom said and called her, "Mom, can I use my hammer to restore the broken chair?" + +"Yes," said his mother, "that is a great idea. Make sure to be careful." + +Greg was so happy. He put on his safety glasses and started to restore the chair with his hammer. He worked carefully and soon the chair was restored. + +Greg was so proud of himself and excited to show his mom. His mom was so proud of him, too. Greg and his mom sat down together and enjoyed the chair that Greg had restored. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy, a daddy and a little baby. They were walking along on a sunny day when they saw a mint. It was smooth and shiny. Daddy said, "Let's get it!" So, the family picked up the mint. + +Mommy asked, "What should we do with our special mint?" +Daddy said, "Let's eat it!" So they all ate it together. It tasted sweet and smooth. + +Little baby said, "Yummy!" Mommy and Daddy smiled and agreed. From then on, the family spent every sunny day looking for mints to eat together. It always tasted smooth and yummy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She had a big basket of apples and was so excited to give them away as presents. + +Anna set off on her journey and soon arrived at her best friend's house. Her friend was very surprised to see her and her basket of apples. + +"Thank you for the apples, Anna!" said her friend. + +"You're welcome!" said Anna and she handed over the basket with a big smile. + +Anna and her friend had a great time playing with the apples. They counted them, rolled them, smelled them and even tasted a few. + +Anna suddenly realised that she had to go, so she gathered up the last few apples and said goodbye to her friend. + +"Thank you for coming Anna," her friend said. + +"You're welcome!" said Anna happily, with a big wave. + +Anna was a bit worried on the way home, but she felt better when she saw her house. She put the last few apples in her basket and said a big thank you. + +Anna was so happy she had been able to give her friends such a lovely surprise. +John loved exploring the world. Every day, he took his bike and went for a ride around the neighbourhood. One day, he was riding his bike when it got dark. He got scared and wanted to go home. But his parents encouraged him to keep going. + +John told them, “But it's dark outside.†+ +His parents smiled and said, “Yes, it is. But don't worry, the world is filled with wonderful things. Let's see what you can find.†+ +John nodded and kept riding. He kept pedalling, even when it got darker. Soon, he spotted a shooting star! He was filled with awe and happiness. He couldn't believe what he saw. + +John rode his bike all around the neighbourhood, looking at the sky and exploring. His parents were so proud of him for facing his fears and exploring the world. +Once upon a time there was a very special store. The store was very delicate and everything was carefully placed inside it. + +One day a little girl went inside the store and saw all the toys and treats. She was so excited and could not wait to see what was inside. She ran around taking all the different things off the shelves and filling up her sack. + +Suddenly one of the store owners came and said: "Why are you taking those things? Those are not for you!!" + +The little girl was surprised and told the store owner: "I was just looking. I'm sorry, I didn't know." + +The store owner smiled and said: "That's ok. But remember, we all should be careful when we go shopping, so we don't break anything." + +The little girl nodded and thanked the store owner before she left with her sack full of things. She was careful to not touch anything delicate and left the store with a skip in her step! +Once there was a little boy named Joe who loved balloons. Every day, Joe would go out and blow up balloons in many shapes and colors. One day, Joe was having a lot of fun blowing up a balloon when his Mom warned him, "Joe, remember to stay organized and not make too much mess!" Joe quickly grabbed the balloon and said, "Okay Mom, I'll be careful with the balloon!" His Mom gave him a smile, and Joe went back to his play. + +Joe then went outside and started to have fun with his balloon. He ran around the yard, laughing and playing. A sudden gust of wind blew by and Joe's balloon flew up in the air! Joe gasped and ran after it, but it floated away faster than he could run. He yelled, "My balloon!" But it was too far. + +Joe was sad. His Mom then came and hugged him. She said, "Joe, I warned you to stay organized and not make too much mess. Let this be a lesson to you about always being careful with things." Joe nodded his head and promised to be careful with his balloons from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Lina. She was out exploring in her garden when she found a mysterious gem. + +Lina picked it up and shone it in the sun. But suddenly, it started to shrink and get smaller and smaller. + +"Oh no!" Lina said. "What is happening to this gem?" + +Just then, she heard a voice coming from inside the gem. + +"Help me!" it said. + +Lina was so surprised. She could not believe her ears. + +"Who are you?" she asked the gem. + +"My name is Bob," the gem replied. "I used to be a wizard, but now I am shrinking. Can you help me? Please?" + +Lina looked at the gem and smiled. "Yes, I will help you Bob. I will find a way to make you big again." + +So Lina set off to find a way to help Bob the wizard get big again. She knew that with enough hard work and determination, she could make it happen. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit who lived in a tiny house. He was very happy and peaceful, but one day, a bad thing happened: smoke filled the sky. The little rabbit was scared. He had never seen smoke before and he didn't know what to do. + +The poor little rabbit felt so scared and all alone. He wanted to escape from the smoke. He looked all around, but he couldn't find anywhere to hide. He was so helpless. + +Suddenly, he saw a hole near some trees. He hopped over to it and looked inside. There, he saw his friend, a deaf hedgehog. + +The little rabbit asked, "Can I go in with you? There is so much smoke outside." + +The deaf hedgehog thought for a minute and then nodded. The little rabbit went in and the two of them stayed in the safe, quiet hole until the smoke cleared away. + +The little rabbit was so happy that he had been able to escape the smoke, and he never wanted to experience anything like it ever again. He was also happy that he had his friend the deaf hedgehog to help him escape. They were friends forever and ever. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a plane. It was very big, and had many colourful windows. + +One day, the pilot said, "Let's fly to the icy mountain and share some chocolate cake!". + +So, the plane flew high into the sky. As it flew closer to the icy mountain, the pilot saw a little white rabbit eating a piece of cake. + +The pilot said, "Hello! Would you like to share some cake with us?". + +The rabbit looked up and said, "Sure! I love cakes!". + +So, the pilot gave the rabbit a piece of the cake. The rabbit smiled and the pilot smiled back. + +Then the plane flew over the icy mountain and the sun started to shine. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy and girl. They liked to play at the beach together. They had fun digging in the sand and building castles. One day the boy and the girl had an important discussion. + +“What should we do today?†asked the girl. + +The boy thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +“Let’s go explore the big scary cave!†he said. + +The girl was a bit scared. She didn't like the idea of going in a dark and scary cave. + +“No, I don't want to go to the cave!†she said. + +The boy thought for a moment and then smiled. + +“Don't worry! We can bring a bucket of sand with us and make a sandbox inside the cave! Then we can play in the sand and be safe! What do you think?†+ +The girl smiled. She liked that idea much better. + +“Yes, let's go!†+ +So they grabbed a bucket of sand and headed off to the big scary cave. Inside the cave they found a sandy patch and they had lots of fun playing in the sand together. They discussed all sorts of things while they played in the sand, and they had a great time! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. He was three years old and wanted to go to the fair. His mom said they could go, but he had to bring his wallet. Max was so excited; he couldn't wait to go. + +On the way to the fair, Max wondered what it would be like. He had heard so many stories from his friends about all the fun rides and things to do. As he arrived, he noticed a giant ferris wheel and lots of people. + +Max said to his mom, "Wow, this fair is so cool!" She smiled and said, "Let's go have some fun." They walked around and looked at all the games, rides, and treats. Max was having a great time. + +Finally, Max and his mom stopped at the prize booth. His mom said, "Pick out something fair and you can put it in your wallet." Max looked around and saw a wooden airplane. He thought it was perfect and held it close. + +Max pocketed the airplane and said to his mom, "I can't wait to show my friends what I got at the fair!" Then, he smiled and laughed as they went home. +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to play outside. One day, he saw something in the sky. It was a flag, waving in the wind. + +The boy wanted to get a closer look, so he ran to it. On it, he found a letter. + +"What's this?" he said, picking it up. + +Just then, a voice called out, "Be careful! That's a dangerous letter!" It was his mom. + +The boy was curious. "What's it say?" he asked. + +"It's a message from someone telling us to be careful," his mom explained. + +The boy was excited. He asked, "Can we mail it back to the person who sent it?" + +His mom smiled. "Yes, we can mail it to let them know that we are safe." + +So the boy and his mom mailed the letter back, and the boy learned about the importance of being careful. He was happy that he could help spread the message of safety using his own flag. +Once there was a tiny fish named Sam. Sam wanted to explore the deep ocean. He swam around, looking at all of the beautiful things. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. + +He swam towards it and saw a whale with a big, deep voice. The whale said, “Please help me. I need to reach the ship at the other side of the sea.†+ +Sam was curious and asked the big whale, “How can I help you?†+ +The whale answered, “I need you to take this order to the ship so they can fulfill it.†+ +Sam said “Sure thing!†and swam away. He swam fast and far. He reached the ship and gave them the order. + +The whale was so happy that Sam could help him. He said, “Thank you for being brave and helping me reach the ship!†Sam smiled and said, “You’re welcome!†Then he swam back to the deep ocean and explored some more. +Billy hopped out of bed, excited for the day ahead. As he turned towards the kitchen, he saw his Mom and Dad were both frowning. + +"What's wrong?" Billy asked. + +"We don't have enough beans for dinner tonight," explained Mom. + +Billy's face brightened. "I think I know somewhere we can get some." + +Mom and Dad looked at each other, astonished. + +"You do?" + +"Yes! Mr. Johnson has a charming garden in his backyard," Billy said. "He said I can go through and pick the beans I want." + +Mom and Dad smiled and told Billy that he could go and get some for dinner. Billy couldn't contain his excitement. He grabbed his basket and skipped off to Mr. Johnson's house. When he arrived, he found all sorts of wonderful beans and picked as many as he could carry. + +When Billy came back home with his basket full of beans, his Mom and Dad gave him a big hug and thanked him with a big smile. Billy was proud and happy he could help. From that day on, the family made sure to have plenty of beans for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a nice house. In the garden was a special fence, the fence glowed at night. One night, a young girl asked her mom, "What makes the fence glow, Mommy?" Her mom said, "It's magic, my love. It always glows at night to make sure things stay safe." The little girl smiled, imagining wonderful things behind the fence. She thought to herself, "I'm so lucky to have this nice fence in my garden". She smiled and went to bed, dreaming of magical things behind the glowing fence. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She went to the mall with her mom and dad. When they got there, Susie saw a fake toy and shouted, "I want it!" + +Her mom said, "No, Susie. It's fake. We need to get a real one." + +Susie didn't like that and started to shout even louder, "I WANT IT!" + +Her dad laughed and said, "Let's go find the real one!" + +So they all went off to find the real toy. Susie found it very quickly and shouted, "I found it!" + +"That's great, Susie! Let's get it!," said her mom, and off they went to check out. + +When they got home, Susie was very happy. She smiled and hugged her new toy and said, "I love it! Thank you, Mom and Dad!" +Once upon a time there was a bird who loved to fly. He lived in the forest with his friends and was the most colourful of them all. Every morning he would spread out his wings and soar up high into the sky, higher than any of the other birds. + +One day he decided to fly even higher. He sailed over the trees and mountains and up into the clouds until he could go no higher. It was here he found a nice place to rest. + +The bird looked down and he was right on top of a castle! He could see two people standing side by side looking up at him. + +The first man said, "What a beautiful bird! I bet he can fly even higher. Can you make it to the top of the tower?" + +The bird wanted to show them how high he could go. He spread out his wings and flapped them tight. Up he went higher and higher until he reached the very top of the tower! + +The man said, "Wow. You can really soar! You are such a special bird!" + +The bird was so happy that he made it to the top of the tower. From here he could look down and see his friends in the forest far below. He flew back down to rest amongst them and kept soaring up very high each and every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to search for special things. One day, she went to her mummy's cupboard, to see if she could find something special. She opened the drawer, and when she looked inside she saw something lovely. + +“Oh wow!†she said. + +Mummy smiled. She said “You found it! That was easy. Now look what else you can find!†+ +The little girl was excited. She searched through every drawer and every shelf. She found lots of different things, like toys and clothes and books. + +When she was finished, Mummy said “Well done! You found lots of special things. That was easy!†+ +The little girl was very happy. She had found lots of cool things, and it had been easy! +The bell rang loudly. Trudy the happy girl heard it and smiled. She loved ringing the red bell. + +Trudy was very fond of plants. She was very careful with them too. She watered them every day and talked to them. + +One morning, Trudy saw a careless boy near her plants. He was picking the flowers off her pretty plants. Trudy asked, "Why are you doing that?" + +The careless boy shrugged and said, "I'm just having fun." + +Trudy shook her head. She said, "My plants are very special to me. Please don't pick them again." + +The boy was sorry for his careless mistake. He promised he would never pick Trudy's plants again. Trudy smiled and rang the bell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna liked to dress in blue and she loved to eat muffins. + +One day, Anna saw an eagle flying high in the sky. She shouted, “Hi, Eagle!†The eagle flew down and gave Anna a blue muffin. Anna was so happy and thanked the eagle. + +The next day, Anna saw the eagle again. This time he flew down and gave her a bigger blue muffin. Anna thanked him again and took a big bite. She said, “Yummy!†+ +The following day, the eagle gave Anna an even bigger blue muffin and Anna said, “Thank you, Eagle! I like your presents!†The eagle laughed and said, “You’re welcome! I like to give things.†+ +Anna smiled and said, “Me too! Can I give you something too?†The eagle said, “Sure! What will you give me?†Anna thought and thought and then said, “I can give you a big hug!†The eagle said, “I would love to receive a big hug!†+ +So Anna gave the eagle a big hug and smiled. The eagle smiled back and flew off into the sky. Anna never forgot the gifts she received or the big hug she gave. +Molly was playing in the park one day when she discovered an old rusty trap. She was very curious so she grabbed it and went home. She asked her mom what it was. "It's a mail trap, honey. It's used to collect letters," Mom said. + +Molly thought it was cool to collect letters! She couldn't wait to try it out. She ran outside to the mailbox and set the trap nearby. + +Mom shouted, "Be careful honey. Don't get too close to the mailbox." + +Molly cautiously walked away from the mail box, and peered around the corner. She waited for a few minutes and sure enough, a letter came flying out of the mailbox. Molly was amazed! She giggled as the letter flew perfectly into her trap! She was so excited that she ran inside to show her mom her new trick. +Once upon a time, there was a big wheel. It was stuck between two trees and no one knew how to move it. + +One day, a big dog came along. He saw the wheel and said "I can help you move the wheel." Two cats, a fox, and a bird all came to help too. + +The dog said "Let's all work together and unite to move the wheel." So everyone agreed, and they all pushed together. + +Little by little, the wheel moved away from the trees. When it was finally free, everyone cheered with joy. + +The dog was very happy and said "Now that we are united, nothing can stop us!" + +The fox felt a little ashamed because he hadn't thought of the idea, but the dog said "Don't be ashamed. We all worked hard and now the wheel is free!" + +Everyone was happy and the wheel was moved. The end! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack was carrying a basket of cherries he had picked from a cherry tree. He said to Jill, "Look at all the nice cherries I have here!" + +Jill was so excited that she asked Jack, "Can I have one?" Jack was a nice friend, so he decided to share some of the cherries with her. He said, "Yes, you can have one." + +Jill happily took a cherry and said thank you. She smiled at Jack and said, "Your cherries are so yummy!" Then Jack said, "Come on, let's go and have some fun!" + +The two friends went off to play. As they walked away, Jack was still carrying the basket of cherries. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named John. He was very happy and liked to play all day. He liked running around in circles and racing his friends. + +One day, his mom gave him a lemon. It looked very sour, so he didn't want it. He asked his mom, "Why do I have to eat this lemon?" + +His mom smiled and said, "When you race around the circle and make it back here, then you can have it." + +John smiled and ran as fast he could. He raced around the circle one time, then two times and finally made it back. + +John was delighted! He ate the sour lemon and it tasted delicious! He then raced around the circle again, cheering as he went. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Sarah. She loved looking up at the sky and gazing at the sunshine. Every day at 3 o'clock, Sarah would stand outside and look up towards the sun. + +One afternoon, as she was gazing at the yellow sunshine, she saw a shiny, yellow balloon floating by. Sarah gasped in delight and jumped up and down in excitement! + +"Mummy, mummy!" She called out, "Come look what I saw!" + +Mummy ran outside to see the balloon. "Oh Sarah, it's so beautiful!" + +"Let's get it!" said Sarah. + +Mummy smiled and said, "Let's see if we can get it!" + +Together, they reached up to the sky and grabbed the yellow balloon. Sarah hugged it tightly and laughed with joy as the sunshine showered down on them. + +The End! +Jennette lived in a red house with her mom. The house was small and cozy, and it was Jennette's favorite place to be. + +One day, Jennette and her mom were in the living room together. Jennette saw a big, black box on the floor. + +"Mom, can I unpack the box?" Jennette asked with excitement. + +"Sure," her mom replied, smiling. + +Jennette carefully opened the box and began to unpack its contents. Inside, she found lots of toys, like dolls and trucks. She was so happy! She quickly put them all around the living room. + +At the end, Jennette still had one last present in the box: a beautiful, red kite. She ran outside with it and smiled as she watched it fly into the sky. + +Jennette had the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy was three years old. One day, Tommy saw his mom using a computer. He asked her what she was doing. + +Mom said, "I'm printing a document." + +Tommy was very curious and wanted to know more, so he asked, "What's a print?" + +Mom explained, "Printing is like a machine that takes something, like a document or a photo, and copies it onto a piece of paper." + +The next day, Tommy wanted to see what a "print" was like. He saw a picture of a toilet, smiled, and said, "I want that one!" + +Mom explained that she needed to find a picture of the toilet online and print it out. So she went to the computer, looked online, and printed the toilet picture out. + +When the print was done, Tommy was so excited! He thanked his mom for being so honest with him and for helping him understand what printing was. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named John. He was three years old and loved to explore the world around him. One day, he decided to take a walk in the woods. + +John stepped carefully along the path, keeping an eye out for any interesting things he could explore. Suddenly he heard a song coming from deep in the woods. He stopped to listen. + +"That sounds like a nice song," he said to himself. + +He stepped cautiously towards the sound. He pushed aside the branches of a bush and saw a bird singing. The bird was tweeting a happy tune. + +John was so happy that he began to dance and sing along to the bird's song. He got so carried away that he stepped right into a muddy puddle. Now his shoes were dirty. + +He laughed at himself as he stepped away from the puddle. He continued his walk through the woods, feeling happy and content. As he walked, he hummed the bird's song to himself. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom was a very curious 3 year old. He wanted to explore the world and find out more about it. One day, Tom was walking in the park with his mum. He noticed an impressive side lying on the grass. He asked his mum what it was and she told him it was a swing. + +Tom was so excited to try it so he ran towards it. He climbed up the steps and then pulled the rope. He jumped on the swing and it took off. Tom laughed and shouted with joy. + +Tom kept swinging until his mum called for him to come down. She told him it was time to go because it was getting dark. + +Tom didn't want to leave the swing. He said with a sad voice, “But I don't want to get off! I’ll just lie down here for a bit.†+ +Mum shook her head. “No Tom, you have to get off. We’re leaving now.†+ +Tom reluctantly got off the swing and followed his mum. But even though he was sad, he still had incredible memories of his impressive ride. +Once upon a time there lived a famous farmer. He always worked really hard and made the most delicious fruits and vegetables. Everyone praised him for being so hardworking. + +One day, he recommended to his friends, "Let's go for a stroll in the park." They all liked the idea and agreed. When they reached the park, they all sat down and enjoyed the beautiful view. + +Suddenly, a young boy came up to them and said, "What are you doing here? What do you know about history?" + +The farmer smiled and said, "I recommend you visit the Museum of History. There you'll learn lots of interesting stories and facts. It's a very famous place!" + +The boy thanked the farmer and said goodbye. He was excited to visit the Museum of History and learn lots more. + +The farmer and his friends continued their stroll, content in the knowledge that they had been able to help the young boy. +Once upon a time, there was a family of four living in a big city. Alex, the father, was very hardworking. Every day he would take the subway to provide for his family. + +One day, the subway stopped working and Alex found himself stuck in the middle of the station. He felt helpless and did not know what to do. + +Just then, he heard a small voice say "Don't worry". + +Alex looked down and saw an old woman with a warm smile. + +She said: "I can help you get to work. Look, I have a cart. You can rest there while I provide a ride down the street". + +Alex felt so relieved and happily accepted the offer. + +For the rest of the day, he rode the cart to the office and back home. He thanked the old woman for providing him the ride and was relieved to know that his family would not go without food that day. +Once upon a time there was a boy who only wanted one thing - a big TV. Every day he asked his mom and dad for an enormous TV, but they would just tell him, "No!" + +One morning he woke up and ran to the living room. He couldn't believe his eyes, there in front of him was a huge TV! He jumped up and shouted, "Yay! I get a TV!" + +The boy ran over to the TV and tried to turn it on, but it didn't work. He shook it and shook it and then he heard a voice. He quickly stepped back in surprise. + +The voice said, "Hello, little boy! I'm the TV genie! You get a wish for my TV and I'll make it come true!" + +The boy thought for a moment and then he said, "I want the TV to make me happy and play games all day!" + +The TV genie said, "Your wish is granted! Enjoy your enormous TV!" + +The boy was so excited and he played games all day long with his enormous TV! The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dave. Dave loved to play. He played every day. One day, Dave was playing in the park. He saw a big ash tree. He thought it was very impressive. He wanted to see what it felt like, so he put both his hands around it and squeezed. Dave said, "Wow! It's so squishy!" + +Suddenly, an old wise man appeared from the tree. He said, "Greetings, young Dave. Your hug was so impressive. Do you want to know a magical secret?" + +Dave was very excited. He nodded eagerly. The man said, "If you close your eyes and squeeze the tree again, magic will come!" + +Dave couldn't believe it. So he closed his eyes and squeezed again. Suddenly, with a sparkle and a poof, a silver unicorn appeared! Dave couldn't believe his eyes. + +The wise man said, "You see, magical things can happen if you believe." And with that, the unicorn galloped away into the night. Dave was amazed and couldn't wait to tell his friends. +Bobby and his Mommy went to the park. Bobby was so excited to go outside and have a picnic! He wanted to bring his toy dog too, so that he could play with it in the park. + +Bobby and his Mommy packed their picnic bags and headed to the park. When they arrived, there was a big park guard standing at the gate. + +"Good morning, everyone!" said the park guard. "Welcome to the park!" + +"Thank you!" said Bobby's Mommy. + +Bobby and his Mommy walked through the gate with their picnic bags. They had a successful picnic in the park and played lots of fun games with Bobby's toy dog. + +When it was time to leave, the park guard said goodbye. + +"Goodbye, everyone!" said the park guard. "Have a wonderful day!" + +Bobby and his Mommy waved goodbye and walked away, smiling. Bobby had a successful day in the park with lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a very angry lizard. He was so mad that he started to stomp and yell. All of the other animals were scared of him. Then a small rabbit spoke up, "Lizard, why are you so angry?" + +The lizard yelled back, "I am angry because my home is no longer here. Something bad happened and now it is gone." + +The rabbit thought for a moment and then said, "I know what you can do! Follow me and I will take you to a new home. I know the perfect place!' + +The angry lizard followed the rabbit and they both came across a beautiful lake. The lizard was so happy with his new home that he stopped being angry. From then on, the lizard and the rabbit had fun playing at the lake. They became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna who liked to pretend. One sunny day, she went outside and saw a beautiful landscape. She wanted to go explore it and made her way to a nearby field. + +When she got there, she ran around and pretended she was a fairy. She flew around, making sure she was being obedient. Suddenly, she heard a funny noise and saw a cow in the field. + +Anna went closer to the cow and asked, "What are you doing?" + +The cow replied, "I'm eating the grass in this field. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna was very excited and said, "Yes!" + +They played together for a few hours, pretending they were explore the beautiful landscape. Eventually, Anna had to go home, so she waved goodbye to the cow and went back inside. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl called Lilly. Lilly liked to play in the garden and loved to sing jolly songs. When Lilly got thirsty, she would run into the house and ask her mum for a drink. + +One day, Lilly wanted to get a drink by herself. She looked around the house but she couldn't find a cup. Then she noticed the faucet in the kitchen. She ran over and asked her mum, + +"Mum, can I get a drink from the faucet?" + +Her mum smiled. She picked Lilly up and said, +"Yes, you can have a drink, but please be careful." + +Lilly was so excited. She carefully turned the faucet and a little water came out. She gulped down the cool water. She was so happy and said, +"I wanted to get a drink all by myself and now I have!" + +Lilly's mum smiled and gave her a big hug. Lilly was so jolly to have achieved her goal. From that day onwards, Lilly always got her own drinks from the faucet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to buy something very special. She had a few dollar coins and she went to the store. + +Inside, she saw many beautiful things but she wanted something extra special. Then she saw it. It was a shiny stone. She asked the store keeper how much the stone cost. + +The store keeper said "It's only two dollars." + +The little girl was so excited. She said "I'll buy it!" + +The little girl took the stone and went home. When she arrived, she went to the garden and threw the stone really far, away into the distance. It was a very special moment. + +The little girl felt so happy that she had bought something so special. She knew she would always remember this moment. +Once upon a time there was a rolling ball. It was red and shiny and it loved to roll around. + +One day, the rolling ball was feeling a bit lonely. So it rolled to the store to buy some ink. + +The rolling ball had never seen ink before. When it arrived at the store, it was so dizzy from all of the colors and bottles of ink that it couldn't decide which to buy. + +The rolling ball asked a shopkeeper for help. + +"Which ink should I buy?" it asked. + +The shopkeeper smiled. "You should buy the green ink," he said. "It will make your world a brighter place!" + +The rolling ball was so excited it started to roll around the store again. It thanked the shopkeeper and then went home with its new ink. + +It opened the bottle and felt the ink run over its body. Suddenly its world felt brighter and more colorful. The rolling ball was so happy that it started to roll around and around! +Jimmy was a 3-year-old with a lot of energy. He always wanted to be doing something! One day, his mom took him to the beach to get some fresh air and cool down. + +Jimmy was so excited to get out of the hot sun and into the colder water. But when he got there, he saw something terrible - it was a big cooler filled with fish! + +Jimmy was so disgusted - why did it have to be there? So, he turned to his mom and said "Mommy, I hate that cooler!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Why don't you go explore the beach and I'll be here if you need me." + +So, Jimmy ran off to look at the interesting things. But no matter where he looked, he could see the terrible cooler. Eventually, he had to accept it. Then Jimmy had a great time at the beach playing in the waves and the sand. + +When it was time to leave, Jimmy said "Bye cooler!" and then he and his mom went home. +Once upon a time, there were two brave lions named Leo and Lacy. Leo always wanted to race his sister. He loved competition and was determined to be the best. + +One day, Leo suggested that they have a race. Lacy was a bit hesitant, but she agreed. So, they lined up at the starting line and waited for the Go signal. + +Suddenly, there was a loud horn and the race began. Leo quickly took off, leaving his sister far behind. He leapt and jumped as fast as he could. But soon, he heard a thundering roar. He looked back and saw that Lacy had caught up! + +Leo was surprised and a little worried he would lose. But he kept running, determined to win. In the end, Lacy won the race. Her roar of success echoed through the forest. + +Leo was proud of his brave sister and said, “Well done! You won the race!†Lacy smiled and thanked her brother for the fun. +Once upon a time, there was a chimney. The chimney was always tidy and neat. Every day, the chimney permitted a little boy named Billy to take a nap inside the chimney. One day, the chimney said to Billy, "Why don't you go outside and play in the sunshine?" + +Billy said, "But I like taking naps here in the chimney. It's so cozy and warm." + +The chimney smiled and said, "It's nice to take naps here, but don't you want to go outside and play for a while? There's so much to do out there!" + +Billy thought about it for a moment, then said, "Okay, I guess I'll go outside and play!" He waved goodbye to the chimney and went out to play in the sunshine. He had so much fun, and when he was done, he came back to the chimney, all tired and happy. + +The chimney smiled, and said, "See, I told you it would be fun! Come back anytime, Billy. I'm always happy to permit you to take a nap here." + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Fred pushed open the door and stepped outside. He saw an orange taxi sitting in the driveway. He wanted to go on an adventure. + +He trotted over to the shiny car and said, “Taxi, take me on an adventure!†+ +The taxi driver answered, “Where would you like to go?†+ +Fred closed his eyes and thought, “I want to climb the tallest mountain!†+ +The taxi driver said, “That’s a long way. Are you sure you can make it?†+ +Fred smiled and said, “Yes! I will climb the mountain and make friends with everyone there.†+ +So, the taxi driver drove off and soon Fred was on his way. He was so excited. + +But when he got to the mountain, he found it was very hard to climb. He was tired and troubled, but he refused to give up. After a few hours, he finally made it to the top. + +He looked around and smiled. He had made it! Now he had made lots of friends, just like he wanted. He was so proud of himself. + +Fred hopped back into his taxi and said, “Take me home now!†The taxi driver drove him back home, and with a smile on his face, Fred went to sleep dreaming of his new mountain friends. +Molly had a very clever plan on Wednesday. She wanted to value every moment of her day. She stepped outside of her house and smiled at the sunshine. It felt like a special day. + +Molly spotted her friend Emma at the park. She ran over and yelled, "Hello Emma!" + +"Hi Molly," Emma answered. "What are you up to?" + +"I'm valuing this day," Molly replied. + +"How are you going to do that?" Emma asked. + +Molly shrugged her shoulders and smiled. "I don't have any special plans, but I'm going to enjoy every little thing," she said. + +Emma smiled. "That sounds like a great plan," she said. + +Molly nodded in agreement. She was so clever for thinking of a way to value the day. She and Emma ran off to the swings and played until the sun went down. What a wonderful Wednesday! +Cory was a curious three-year-old. He wanted to explore the world around him and find out what he could see. + +One day Cory was playing in the garden and he noticed there was an ugly bug on the ground. He wanted to take a closer view and see what it was, so he asked his mum: + +"Mum, can I supply a view?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can, my darling. Just go ahead and take a look." + +So Cory carefully bent down and looked closely at the bug. It had lots of legs and antennae! He watched it scuttle along the ground before flying away. + +He ran back to his mum, excited and amazed what he had seen. + +"Mum, did you see the ugly bug?" he asked. + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, I did. It was quite an interesting view!" +George the bear was feeling very happy. He wanted to make something special for his friends. He went to the fridge to see what he could manage. His eyes lit up when he saw the delicious ingredients inside. He carefully took out the bananas and peanut butter. Then he added some honey to make it even sweeter. + +George's friend, Paul the fox, was taking a walk when he saw George in the kitchen. "What are you making?" Paul said with a cheerful smile. George told Paul about the special treat he was making for all of his friends. + +Paul watched as George mixed the ingredients together. The mixture looked delicious! George put it in the fridge to cool down and said he'd be back when it was ready. + +When George returned a few hours later, the fridge was overflowing with tasty treats! Everyone was so happy and cheered for George. He had managed to make something special for his friends. +Mama and Emmy were off together on a march in the park. Emmy held Mama's hand as they walked together. They laughed and talked, and the sun shone on them warmly. + +"Look at these flowers, Emmy," said Mama, pointing at some bright yellow blossoms. + +Emmy smiled happily and looked. "They're so pretty," she said. + +"Maybe we can pick some and take them home to Mama," Mama said. + +So they stopped together to pick the flowers. Mama showed Emmy how to hold each stem gently and then they had a whole bunch of them. + +On their way back home, Mama stopped to buy some delicious ice cream. + +"Mama, can I have some too?" Emmy asked. + +Mama smiled and said, "Of course Emmy! Ice cream is a nice reminder of our march in the park." + +Emmy smiled and ate her ice cream. It was so delicious! + +When they got home, Emmy gave her bunch of bright yellow flowers to Mama with a big hug. Mama smiled and said, "This is the best reminder of our fun march in the park today." + +Emmy was happy, and knew that this would be a day she would always remember. +One day a cow was walking through the fields when they reached a haystack. The cow thought it looked so inviting and comfortable that he wanted to become a haystack cow. He laid down in the orange hay. + +The farmer saw the cow and shouted, "Hey, get away from there!" + +The cow replied, "But I want to become a haystack cow!" + +The farmer chuckled and said, "Sure, you can become a haystack cow! But first you have to help me with my work." + +The cow agreed and so the farmer and the cow worked together for the rest of the day. At the end of the day, the farmer said, "Thank you for your hard work. Now you can become a haystack cow if you like." + +The cow was so happy and jumped right into the orange hay, curling up and falling asleep. Every day after that, the cow was known as the haystack cow and couldn't be happier. +Once upon a time, there was a generous pirate. His name was Captain Bob. He was a tall, brave and strong pirate who sailed the seas in search of treasure. + +One day, Captain Bob spotted a tiny island in the middle of the ocean. He decided to explore it. When he got to the island, he was surprised by what he saw. There was a little boy, barely 3 years old, just sitting on the shore. + +Captain Bob walked up to the little boy and said, "Hello there! What are you doing here all by yourself?" + +The little boy looked up, smiled, and said, "Waiting for you!" + +The pirate was confused, and asked, "What do you mean?" + +"I need you to take me back to my family," the little boy replied. + +Captain Bob smiled, and offered to hold the boy's hand and take him back. The little boy happily agreed, and they set sail together. + +When they finally reached the little boy's home, his family was so grateful to generous Captain Bob for finding and returning their little boy safely. The little boy hugged the pirate and waved goodbye. + +And so, Captain Bob sailed off with a treasure more valuable than all the gold in the world: the trust of a little boy. +Once there was a friendly little girl named Susie who lived near a big lake. One day, Susie went out to the lake to go fishing. She had a rod with a hook and some bait. She also had a little bucket filled with gold. + +Susie cast her line into the water and waited. Soon, she felt something pull on it. She smiled and pulled the line up and saw that she had caught a fish. + +"Oh, hello!" said Susie to the fish. She put her hand in the water and carefully tried to pick it up. + +But the fish bit her hand! "Ouch!" yelled Susie. + +But then, she noticed that the fish had a piece of gold in its mouth! Susie carefully grabbed the gold and smiled. + +Susie learned a valuable lesson that day: be careful when trying to pet friendly animals! +Once, there was a little girl. Her name was Molly. One day, Molly was playing outside. She looked around and she found a wallet. The wallet was white. + +Molly said, "Oh, what is this?" She looked inside the wallet. Inside, she saw lots of coins. Molly said, "I found a white wallet with coins inside it!" + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her mom. Molly's mom said, "Molly, what do you have there?" Molly said, “I found a white wallet with coins!†+ +Molly's mom said, "That's nice, Molly, but that's not yours. Let's take it to the store. We will find who it belongs to." + +So, Molly and her mom took the wallet to the store. The storekeeper was very friendly. He said, "Do you know who it belongs to?" Molly said, "No, but I found it." + +The storekeeper smiled and said, "I know who it belongs to. It's my neighbor. Thank you for bringing it here!" + +Molly and her mom went home with a big smile on their faces. They were happy that they found the wallet and were able to return it to the right person. +Molly and Tim were best friends. They loved to play outside together every day. + +Today, they were playing with a big piece of paper. Molly grabbed one end and yelled, "Let's skip!" + +Tim smiled and nodded. "OK!", he said. They grabbed their ends and skipped away with the paper. + +After a while, they saw a regular park. It had a slide, some swings and a big sandbox. Molly and Tim ran inside to explore the park. + +Molly said, "Wow! This looks like so much fun!" + +Tim agreed. "Let's go on the swings first!", he said. + +Molly and Tim quickly forgot about the paper as they had so much fun playing in the park. They skipped around and laughed for hours. Finally, it was time to go home tired but happy. +Mama and Papa prayed every morning. They prayed for good things and a normal day. + +One morning, Mama opened a big book and took out a piece of leather. She said, “Papa, look what I found! We can make a toy for the children to play with.†+ +Papa looked at it and said, “That’s a good idea. Let’s make something special.†He smiled at Mama, then they started to pray. + +Mama and Papa made a special leather toy. It looked like a bear. They named it Roary. + +The children were so happy. They laughed and hugged Roary. + +The next morning, Mama and Papa prayed again. “Thank you for giving us a normal, happy day,†they said. +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to play in the garden. He liked to find hidden spaces around the house where he could make a little den of special things. One day, he made a den in a corner of the garden and put some of his favourite toys inside. + +But when he went to get a drink, his little brother found the den and started playing with his toys. The boy asked his brother to leave the den alone but he ignored him and continued to play. The boy was getting very angry, so he marched up to his brother and shouted in a very rough voice, "Hey! That's my space. I asked you to leave it alone!" + +But his brother just laughed and ignored him again. So the boy decided to take matters into his own hands and chased his brother away from the den. When it was finally just for him, the boy was glad that he had stuck up for himself and he enjoyed playing in his little den by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lilly. Lilly was very excited and enthusiastic about learning spells. She wanted to be a powerful magician like her mother. + +One day, Lilly asked her mother if she could learn a special spell. Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, I promise I will teach you a special spell." + +Lilly was so happy that she jumped up and down. "When can I start?" she asked. + +Her mother said, "Tomorrow, I will teach you the spell. Then you can practice until you have it down." + +Lilly was so excited that she couldn't stop smiling. She said to her mother, "I promise I will practice as hard as I can." + +The next day, Lilly started to learn the spell. She quickly got the hang of it and soon was performing the spell with enthusiasm. + +Lilly was so proud of herself for learning the spell so quickly. She hugged her mother and said, "Thank you for teaching me. I promise I will practice every day so I can be the best magician ever." + +And that is the story about how Lilly learned a special spell with enthusiasm and kept her promise to practice every day. +One day, Jay and his mom went to the park. Jay wanted to make some noise, so he ran around and laughed. His mom saw some kids playing near a cone and had an idea. She said to Jay, “Let’s bake a cake in the cone!†+ +Jay nodded and they went to the store to buy the ingredients their cake would need. + +Back at the park, they created a fire in the cone. Jay’s mom put the cake mix inside, and then Jay took a stick to stir it. As he stirred, the fire started to get bigger and bigger. + +Soon, the cake was done. Jay took a bite and was so surprised. It was the most delicious cake he’d ever tasted! The cone had made it even better. + +The park was so noisy with all the laughing, singing, and clapping at the end. Jay knew this was one baking adventure he wouldn’t forget. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very excited for her special trip! She had a passport in her hand and was ready to go. + +Before she could go, her mother said to Sarah, "Let's decorate your passport!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +She and her mother went to the kitchen and gathered some colorful markers, stickers, and glitter. Then they went to the living room and got to work. + +They carefully decorated Sarah's passport with the colorful markers, stickers, and glitter. Sarah loved the way it looked when they were done! + +"Now you are ready for your trip," said her mother. + +Sarah was so excited and couldn't wait. With her decorated passport in her hand, Sarah was off on her special trip! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ria. Ria was so excited to try her first baking experience! She got together the ingredients for her very special recipe. + +Ria grabbed a bowl and started mixing things in it. She stirred with a spoon and added some yummy ingredients from the pantry. + +Then, Ria put the mix in an oven and waited patiently while it baked. She could hardly contain her excitement! + +Half an hour later, Ria took out her delicious creation. "What will be the result of my baking?" she asked. + +Ria's mum smiled and said, "I can't wait to see the performance!" + +Ria beamed with joy and waited until the cake cooled down. Finally, her patience was rewarded with a yummy result! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Jane was playing in her garden. She wanted to find a rod so she could pretend to be a pirate-captain. + +So she stepped across the garden, looking around and trying to find a rod. As she was looking, she saw a jealous frog. He was hopping from rock to rock, Keeping an eye on her. + +She stopped and looked at him and said, “Hi, frog. Do you know where I can find a rod?†+ +The frog replied, “Yes, I do! It’s over there by the tree.†He pointed with his long green arm. + +Jane thanked the frog and stepped over to the tree. She found a rod and smiled. Now she was ready to play at being a pirate-captain! +One day, an old sailor was walking along the beach. He looked around and saw a small child sitting in the sand, making a sandcastle. + +The sailor smiled and asked the child, "What is your name?" + +The child looked up at the sailor and said, "My name is Lizzy." + +The sailor asked, "Lizzy, would you like to go on a boat ride with me?" + +Lizzy smiled and thanked the sailor. She hopped up, grabbed the sailor's hand, and ran with him to the harbor. + +When they arrived, the sailor pulled out a tiny boat with a sail. The old sailor said, "Climb in, Lizzy, and I'll take you on a great adventure." + +Lizzy thanked him again, snuggled into the boat, and they sailed along the coast. As they sailed, they laughed and smiled and watched the waves splash against the hull. + +When the sun started to set, the sailor steered the small boat back to the harbor. Lizzy said goodbye to the sailor, thanking him for the wonderful adventure. + +The old sailor waved goodbye as Lizzy ran off, already daydreaming about the next adventure the two could have together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and liked to ask questions. + +One day she asked her Mom, "What is hot?" Her Mom answered, "Sunny days or a cup of hot tea can feel hot." + +The little girl liked the answer and asked, "Can I have some hot tea?" Her Mom smiled and said, "Sure, that would be good. Let's go get some!" + +The Mom took the girl to the kitchen and poured a cup of hot tea for her. The little girl thanked her Mom and said, "It smells good!" + +Her Mom replied, "Yes, and it will taste good too!" She smiled and said, "Let's sit down and enjoy the hot tea together.' + +The little girl and her Mom sat down and drank their tea. The little girl savored the hot tea and was happy. Her Mom was glad and smiled. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl called Emma who really wanted to help her mom in the kitchen. She asked if she could help cook, but her mom said she was too little. + +But then one day, Emma found something that she could help with. She saw her mom cutting some meat and thought that maybe she could help. + +So Emma asked her mom, "Can I help cut the meat?" + +Her mom was hesitant at first, but then, she smiled and said, "Sure, you can help, Emma, just be very careful because the knife looks sharp." + +So Emma carefully held the knife and helped her mom to cut the harmless meat. She was so proud of herself! + +Finally, her mom said, "Well done, Emma. You were such a big help! Now let's go and cook it for dinner!" + +And so Emma helped to make a delicious dinner for the family and was happy she was able to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. He was so restless that he could hardly sit still. + +One day, Ben's mom brought him to the park. She said he could play for as long as he wanted. + +So he ran and jumped and had lots of fun! When it got too dark, Ben's mom said it was time to go. + +But Ben was not done having fun and he didn't want to go. He pleaded with his mom to stay a bit longer. + +"Mom, please!" Ben said. + +His mom smiled and said, "If you pass this test, I will give you a special reward. All you need to do is sit still for one minute without moving." + +Ben quickly agreed, and he sat still and quiet for the whole minute. When it was over, his mom gave him a big hug and a special reward. + +Ben was so happy and proud of himself. He had passed the test, and he was rewarded with love. From then on, Ben never felt so restless again. +John opened the door and stumbled into the room. He looked around and saw a blue case on the floor. + +John said, "What's this?" +John's mom replied, "That's a popular pill case, John. You can keep your sleep medicine in it." + +John carefully picked up the case. He opened it, and saw a row of tiny orange pills. He smiled, because now he could carry the pills around with him. + +John said, "This is cool!" +John's mom laughed and said, "Yes, it sure is cool. Now remember not to forget your pills!" + +John said, "OK, I will remember. Thanks mom." And with that, he closed the pill case and put it in his pocket. He was happy to have a cool place for his pills. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very shy and liked to watch from afar. She watched people come and go but never got close to anyone. + +One day, Jane's mom gave her a new watch. It was special, the kind that reminded Jane when it was time to come home. + +Jane was a bit scared at first. She wanted to keep the watch but was too shy to wear it out in public. + +Mom saw her little girl worrying and said "It's ok Jane, don't be afraid. You can wear the watch when you want and it won't matter what anyone else thinks." + +That made Jane feel better and she put the watch on with a smile. From then on she always remembered to come home on time! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little girl. She had long and curly hair and twinkling eyes. One Tuesday, the little girl and her Mommy went for a walk in the garden. Suddenly, the little girl saw something sparkly and shiny in the air. + +"Mommy!" she shouted, pointing to the colourful things up in the sky. "What is it?" + +"Oh, that's the birds," her Mommy said, smileing. "They are spraying, like a fountain in the sky". + +The little girl watched the birds' dance. They moved around, up and down and around in circles. She said that it was charming and wanted to join the dance. So, she began to wave her hands, jump and twirl around. + +"Oh, look at you, charming little girl," her Mommy said, proudly watching her daughter. + +The little girl smiled, feeling so happy that she could twirl and dance in the garden. She wanted to do it every Tuesday! +One day, a little bird was flying in the sky. The blue sky was warm and bright. Suddenly, the little bird saw something bitter. The bitter thing was a shut door. + +The little bird flapped it's wings and said, "What is that?" + +The door smiled at the bird. It said, "I'm a shut door. People use me to keep things out." + +The bird thought for a moment. It said, "You look so sad. Why can't you open?" + +The door replied, "I'm shut. Nothing can come in, or go out." + +The little bird smiled and said, "Don't be sad. I will come back and visit you soon." + +The door smiled again and said, "Thank you. That would be nice." + +The little bird flew away and the door stayed shut. But the bird came back to visit every day, and the door slowly began to feel less bitter and more happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was happy and very thoughtful. One day, when Sarah was playing in her house, she noticed something strange. + +The stairs were moving! + +Sarah thought this was odd, but then a bearded man in a funny hat stepped out of the moving stairs. + +"Hello, Sarah," the man said. "Would you like to play with me?" + +Sarah felt very excited and she said yes. + +The bearded man laughed and showed Sarah all the fun things she could do inside the moving stairs. They played lots of games and Sarah laughed and smiled the whole time. + +When it was time to go, Sarah said goodbye to her new friend with a big hug. As she waved goodbye to thestairs, she felt very happy and thoughtful. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous bunny named Steve. He enjoyed exploring the world around him and finding new things to learn. + +One day Steve hopped onto a flower field and saw a strange pink liquid. He tried to figure out what it was. + +"What is this, Mommy?" Steve asked. + +"It's poison, Steve," Mommy answered. "It can make you sick, so you have to stay away from it." + +Steve was curious, and asked Mommy if he could design a way to keep everyone safe from the dangerous liquid. + +"That's a great idea, Steve!" Mommy smiled. She and Steve decided to build a fence around the poison so that no one would get hurt. + +As a result, the poison was secured away, and everyone was safe. Steve was proud of his accomplishment and realized that being adventurous can sometimes have wonderful results. +Molly was excited! She had a new skirt. It was incredible. She put it on and spun around and around. Twirling and twirling. + +Molly's brother, Lucas, came in and saw her with her skirt. + +"You look so nice!" He said. + +Molly smiled. + +Then Lucas said, "I need a skirt too. Do you think yours is big enough to share?" + +Molly giggled and said, "Let's try". + +They both put on the skirt. It was a little snug but it worked. Molly and Lucas were both happy. They laughed and danced around showing off their new incredible skirt. +Once there was a girl named Molly. She liked to explore the world around her. She liked to look out of her window and see what her neighbor was doing. + +One day, when she was looking out the window, she saw something disgusting. She thought it was pretty gross. She asked her mom, "Mom, why is our neighbor doing that?" + +Molly's mom said, "Molly I don't think that is very nice. Our neighbor is doing something that's not safe." + +Molly said, "Okay. I won't look out the window any more." + +Molly learned that day that it's not nice to think bad things about your neighbor and that sometimes it's better to mind your own business. She also learned that being curious is ok, as long as it's done in a way that respects others and keeps them safe. +Once upon a time there was a lucky little girl. Her name was Jane and she was three. + +One day she went to school and looked around. The teacher said to her, "Oh, Jane, why don't you come sit at this desk?" + +Jane looked at the desk and it was bright and red! She was so excited. She sat down and smiled. + +The teacher said, "Let's do a fun activity! I have some lucky stickers and we can put them on the desk!" + +Jane said, "Yes!" + +So the teacher gave her a sticker. She looked closely at it and it had a picture of a rainbow. She carefully placed it on the desk and smiled. + +Then she looked up and said, "Thank you! I'm so lucky to have this desk". + +The teacher smiled back and said, "You're right, Jane. You are very lucky". +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was feeling bad, so her mom took her to the hospital. Jane was scared, but mom said it would be okay and gave her a hug. + +At the hospital, Jane saw lots of people in white coats who looked very serious. She was worried, but her mom said she was in good hands. + +The doctor said Jane had a sore throat and had to stay overnight. Jane started crying and said she wanted to go home. Her mom told her not to worry, as she would stay in the hospital with her. + +Jane still felt sad, but she closed her eyes and hoped the hospital would make her feel better soon. She knew that her mom was there and that was the best medicine. + +The next morning, Jane woke up feeling much better. She smiled and said, "Mom, I hope I never have to come back to the hospital!" Her mom laughed and hugged her tightly. +Sam and Timmy were best friends. They played together every day. + +One day, Timmy had an idea. He took a piece of paper and put it up in the tree. Then, he couldn't reach it. + +"What should I do now?" Timmy asked. Sam whistled and pointed to an open window. + +"Why don't you try climbing through the window?" he suggested. + +Timmy smiled, then he carefully climbed up and reached the paper. + + When he got back, Sam smiled. "Let's go make something fun with the paper!" he said. + +So, the two friends went inside and started having fun with the paper. They folded it, drew pictures on it and even invented a new game. + +At the end of the day, they were very proud of what they had created. They had made something special, together. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely goat who lived on a farm. Every day, the goat would leave her pen and walk around in the sun. + +One day, she decided to take a longer walk and make a new friend. As she wandered around, she came across a small pond. Suddenly, she heard a voice calling out to her from the water. It was a frog! + +The frog asked the goat why she had delayed. The goat told the frog that she just wanted to explore and meet new friends. The frog was so happy to meet the goat! + +The goat asked the frog if they could be friends. The frog agreed and hopped out of the water, onto the grass. As they laughed and played together, the goat realized that she had found a lovely friend. + +The frog and the goat said goodbye and went their separate ways. But they vowed to meet up again one day soon. The goat went back to her pen, feeling happy and content. +Jack was walking down the street when he saw a naughty cat. The cat was sitting on a stand, making lots of noise. It made Jack giggle. + +"Hello, kitty cat!" Jack shouted. + +The cat stared at him and then meowed loudly. + +"Will you play with me?" Jack asked. + +The cat raised its paws and tried to swat at something. Jack laughed. Then he stood real still like the cat and shouted, "Meeeeow!" + +The cat got scared and ran away. But Jack was still smiling. He was glad he had made a new friend, even if it was very naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who were all friends. One day, the bunny asked the bear, “Hey friend, what do you want to do today?†The bear replied gently, “Let’s watch a peaceful firework show!†The bunny smiled and said, “Let’s go!†+ +So they hopped and ran until they reached the best spot to see the firework show. “Oh wow!†the bunny shouted when all the colorful firework lit up the night sky. It was so pretty! + +The bear smiled, wrapped his arms around his friend, and said, “Isn’t it beautiful?†The bunny nodded and replied, “It’s so peaceful!†The animals watched the firework show until the sky turned dark again. They said goodbye and went home, their hearts feeling full and happy. +It was a cold day. The trees were all icy. Kids were outside playing, running and laughing. + +In one corner of the playground, a little girl named Emma was drawing in the sand. She was putting patterns and shapes together to design different things. + +Suddenly, she saw her friend, Mia, walking towards her. "Hi Mia!" Emma said. + +Mia was carrying a big envelope. She said, "I got a surprise for you!" + +Emma was so excited that she started jumping. She said, "Let's open it and see what's inside!" + +Mia opened the envelope and out came a big icy lolly. Emma was so happy. + +She said, "Thanks Mia! I love my surprise!" +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a big teddy bear, a yellow ball, and a red car. She liked to make them talk and have fun together. One day, she decided to have a tea party with her toys. She got a small table and some cups and plates from her mom. She filled the cups with water and pretended it was tea. She gave some to her teddy bear, some to her ball, and some to her car. + +She said, "Here you go, friends. This is tasty tea. Drink it and be happy." She drank some of her tea and smiled. She felt something tickle her nose. She looked and saw a small ant on her nose. She was scared and said, "Oh no! An ant! Go away, ant! You are not my friend. You are not invited to my tea party. You are not tasty. You are yucky." + +She tried to blow the ant off her nose, but it did not work. The ant crawled on her nose and made her sneeze. She sneezed so hard that her water spilled on the table and on her toys. She was sad and said, "Oh no! My tea! My toys! They are wet and messy. I need to get a towel and clean them. I need to get a new tea. I need to get rid of this ant." + +She ran to her mom and asked for a towel and some more water. Her mom saw the ant on her nose and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you. Let me get the ant off your nose. It will not hurt you. It is just looking for food. Maybe it likes your tea. But you are right, it is not tasty. It is yucky." She gently picked the ant off Lily's nose and put it outside. She gave Lily a towel and some more water. She said, "There you go, Lily. Now you can go back to your tea party. But be careful, there might be more ants around. They like sweet things. Maybe you can share some of your tea with them. They are not your friends, but they are not your enemies either. They are just animals." + +Lily said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I will be careful. I will share some of my tea with the ants. But not too much. I want to save some for my toys. They are my friends. They are tasty. They are not yucky." She hugged her mom and went back to her tea party. She cleaned her toys and her table. She poured some of her tea on the ground for the ants. She said, "Here you go, ants. This is tasty tea. Drink it and be happy. But please, stay away from my nose. It is not tasty. It is not yucky. It is mine." She drank some of her tea and smiled. She had a good tea party. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was to watch the sunrise. + +One morning, they woke up very early. They put on their coats and hats and went to the park. It was still dark and quiet. They could see the stars and the moon. They found a bench and sat down. + +"Look, Tom, the sky is changing color!" Lily said. She pointed at the horizon. "It is getting pink and orange and yellow. It is so pretty!" + +Tom nodded. He smiled and held Lily's hand. "Yes, it is. And you know what? You are my best friend. I am happy to share this with you." + +Lily hugged Tom. "You are my best friend too. Thank you for being here with me." + +They watched the sunrise together. They felt warm and cozy. They learned that sharing is caring. And that some things are more beautiful when you have someone to hold. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, they have to go to a big event with their mom and dad. The event is for their dad's work. Sara and Ben do not want to go. They think it will be boring and noisy. + +"Mom, can we stay home?" Sara asks. + +"No, you have to come with us. It will be fun, I promise. You will meet new people and see new things," Mom says. + +"But we like our toys. We do not like new people. They are scary and loud," Ben says. + +"Please, do not be silly. You have to be polite and nice. Dad is very proud of his work and he wants to show you off. Maybe you will find some other kids to play with there," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben sigh. They put on their coats and shoes. They follow Mom and Dad to the car. They are not happy. + +The event is in a big hall. There are many people there. They are all wearing fancy clothes and talking and laughing. Sara and Ben feel shy and small. They hold Mom and Dad's hands. They see a table with cookies and juice. They want some. + +"Can we have some cookies, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, but only one each. And be careful not to spill your juice," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben take a cookie and a cup of juice. They look around for a place to sit. They see a corner with some chairs and a big plant. They go there. + +They eat their cookies and drink their juice. They are still bored. They wish they had their toys. They see a big red ball on the floor. It looks like fun. + +"Look, a ball!" Ben says. + +"Let's play with it!" Sara says. + +They put down their cups and run to the ball. They kick it and throw it and catch it. They laugh and giggle. They do not see the man who is standing next to the ball. He is holding a microphone. He is about to speak to the people. + +"Hello, everyone. Thank you for coming to this important event. I am very honored to introduce our guest speaker, who is a very distinguished and respected leader in our field. He is also my boss and my friend. Please welcome..." the man says. + +But before he can finish, the ball hits him in the face. He drops the microphone. It makes a loud noise. Everyone looks at him. They see Sara and Ben. They are shocked and angry. + +"Who are these kids? How did they get here? What are they doing?" the people say. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They did not mean to hurt the man. They did not know he was there. They run back to their corner. They hide behind the plant. They cry. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They see what happened. They are embarrassed and sorry. They go to the man. They apologize. They go to Sara and Ben. They hug them. They scold them. + +"What were you thinking? You cannot play with a ball here. You cannot interrupt the speech. You cannot hit the man. You have to be quiet and respectful. You have to say sorry," Mom and Dad say. + +Sara and Ben say sorry. They are very sorry. They do not like the event. They do not like the people. They do not like the ball. They want to go home. They want their toys. They want to play in their room. They hope the event will end soon. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent. It has many colors and pictures. They hear music and voices. They want to go inside. + +"Come on, Lily, let's see what's in there!" Ben says. He holds Lily's hand and runs to the tent. + +"Wait, Ben, maybe we need a ticket," Lily says. She is a little scared. She sees a man at the door. He wears a funny hat and a red coat. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, little ones, do you want to see the show?" he asks. He has a ticket in his hand. + +"What show?" Ben asks. He is curious. + +"The show of wonders, of course! You will see wild animals, brave acrobats, and magic tricks. It's the best show in town!" the man says. He gives them the ticket. + +"Wow, that sounds fun!" Ben says. He pulls Lily to the door. + +"Thank you, mister," Lily says. She is polite. + +"You're welcome, enjoy the show!" the man says. He opens the door for them. + +Lily and Ben enter the tent. They see a big ring with lights and seats. They find a place to sit. They are excited. They can't wait to see the show of wonders. They clap their hands and cheer. They have a great time. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll!" Ben said. "It is pretty and I like it." + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. "You have your truck. Go away!" + +Ben got angry and grabbed Lily's doll. Lily tried to hold on to it, but Ben was stronger. He pulled the doll away and threw it on the floor. The doll's head broke off and rolled under the sofa. + +Lily started to cry. She loved her doll and now it was broken. She ran to her mom and told her what Ben did. + +Mom came to the living room and saw the broken doll. She was very upset. She scolded Ben and took away his truck. She told him to go to his room and think about what he did. + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to break Lily's doll. He just wanted to play with it. He was nervous and did not know how to share. He went to his room and sat on his bed. He wished he could say sorry to Lily and fix her doll. + +He looked at his finger and saw a scratch. He remembered that Lily had scratched him when he took her doll. He felt a sting and a tear rolled down his cheek. He wanted his mom to come and hug him and make him feel better. But mom did not come. She was busy helping Lily and finding a new doll for her. + +Ben felt lonely and sad. He did not know how to relax and calm down. He wished he had been nicer to Lily and played with his truck. He learned a hard lesson that day. He learned that being mean and greedy can hurt others and himself. He learned that sharing and caring are better than fighting and breaking. He learned that he had to say sorry and make up for his mistakes. But it was too late. He had lost his toy, his sister, and his mom's love. He had a bad ending. +Anna was very tired. She had played all day with her toys and her dog. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She wanted to go to bed, but she also wanted to hear a song. + +She asked her mom, "Can you sing me a song, please?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, my dear. What song do you want to hear?" Anna thought for a moment. She liked many songs, but her favorite was the one about the stars. + +She said, "The star song, please." Her mom nodded and picked her up. She carried her to her bedroom and tucked her in. She kissed her forehead and said, "You are my lucky star, Anna. I love you so much." Then she sang the song softly in her ear. + +Anna listened to the song and felt happy and cozy. She saw the stars outside her window, shining brightly. She wondered if they could hear the song too. She closed her eyes and drifted into a sweet dream. She was a lucky girl. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to ride fast and make loud noises. But they saw a big car with a shiny license on it. The license had numbers and letters and a picture of a bear. + +"Wow, look at that license!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and cool. I wonder what it means." + +Max shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe it is a special license for bears. Maybe the car belongs to a bear." + +Lily laughed. "That is silly, Max. Bears don't drive cars. They live in the woods and eat honey." + +"Maybe this bear likes cars and honey," Max said. "Maybe he is a friendly bear who wants to play with us." + +Lily and Max decided to go closer to the car and see if they could find the bear. But as they approached, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, kids, get away from my car!" the voice said. "This is not a toy. This is my license. It shows that I am a park ranger. I protect the animals and the plants in the park. And I don't like people touching my car." + +Lily and Max were scared. They saw a man in a green uniform and a hat. He looked angry and stern. He was not a bear. He was a park ranger. + +"Sorry, sir," Lily said. "We didn't mean to bother you. We just liked your license. It has a bear on it." + +The park ranger softened a bit. He saw that Lily and Max were just curious and harmless. He decided to be nice and teach them something. + +"Well, kids, this license is not just for show. It is a symbol of my job and my responsibility. The bear represents the wildlife that I protect and respect. The numbers and letters are my identification and my authority. The license tells other people that I am a park ranger and that I have a special role in the park." + +Lily and Max nodded. They learned something new. They thanked the park ranger and apologized again. They went back to their bikes and rode away. + +"That was interesting," Lily said. "But I still wonder what it would be like to meet a real bear." + +Max agreed. "Me too. Maybe someday we will. But for now, let's have fun with our bikes. They are not boring. They are awesome." +Lily was a fearful girl. She did not like loud noises, big dogs, or new places. She liked to stay at home with her mom and dad and play with her dolls. But today was her birthday, and her mom and dad had a surprise for her. They said they were going to a party with her friends from school. + +Lily did not want to go to a party. She was afraid of the other kids, who might laugh at her or take her toys. She was afraid of the balloons, which might pop and make a loud bang. She was afraid of the cake, which might have nuts or raisins that she did not like. She cried and begged her mom and dad to let her stay at home, but they said no. They said the party would be fun and that she would have a good time. + +They put her in the car and drove to the party. Lily hid her face in her mom's lap and hoped the party would be over soon. When they arrived, she saw a big sign that said "Happy Birthday Lily!" and a lot of kids running and playing in the yard. She also saw a big slide, a bounce house, and a clown. She felt even more fearful and clung to her mom's hand. + +"Look, Lily, there's your friend Sam!" her dad said, pointing to a boy who waved at her. "He's waiting for you to play with him. Why don't you go and say hi?" + +Lily shook her head and buried her face in her mom's shoulder. She did not want to play with Sam or anyone else. She wanted to go home. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be shy," her mom said, gently nudging her. "Sam is a nice boy. He has a present for you. See, he's holding a big box with a bow. Maybe it's something you like." + +Lily peeked at the box and felt a little curious. She wondered what was inside. She liked presents. Maybe Sam was not so bad after all. She let go of her mom's hand and walked slowly towards Sam. + +"Hi, Lily, happy birthday!" Sam said, smiling. "I have a present for you. Do you want to open it?" + +Lily nodded and took the box from Sam. She tore off the paper and opened the lid. Inside was a big, fluffy, pink ball. Lily gasped and smiled. She loved balls. She hugged the ball and thanked Sam. + +"Do you want to play with me?" Sam asked. "We can roll the ball, or bounce it, or throw it. It's fun!" + +Lily nodded again and followed Sam to the yard. They rolled the ball, bounced it, and threw it. They laughed and had fun. Lily forgot about her fears and enjoyed the party. She made new friends, ate cake, and slid down the slide. She even let the clown make her a balloon animal. She was not fearful anymore. She was happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, Lily's mom said they could go to the museum. Lily was very happy and told Tom. Tom said he wanted to go too, but his mom said they had no money for the museum. Tom was very sad and angry. + +"Why can you go and I can't?" Tom asked Lily. "Is it because you are rich and I am poor?" + +Lily said she was not rich, but her mom had a ticket for the museum. She said she could share the ticket with Tom, and they could go together. Tom said he did not want to share, he wanted his own ticket. He said Lily was selfish and mean. + +Lily was hurt by Tom's words. She said she was trying to be nice and show him the museum, but he was being rude and ungrateful. She said she did not want to play with him anymore, and left with her mom. + +Tom felt sorry for what he said, but he did not know how to say sorry. He stayed at home and cried. He wished he had been kinder to Lily, and had gone to the museum with her. + +The moral of the story is: Be thankful for what you have, and do not be jealous of what others have. Sharing is caring, and friendship is more valuable than money. +Lily wanted to play with her scooter. She liked to go fast and make turns. She put on her helmet and went outside. She saw her friend Ben on the sidewalk. He had a ball. + +"Hi, Lily," Ben said. "Do you want to play catch with me?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, thank you. I want to play with my scooter." + +Ben looked sad. He liked to play catch. He asked Lily again. "Please, Lily. It will be fun. You can play with your scooter later." + +Lily refused. She did not want to play catch. She wanted to play with her scooter now. She said, "No, Ben. I don't like catch. Catch is boring. Scooter is fun." + +Ben felt angry. He did not like Lily's answer. He wanted to make Lily play with him. He had an idea. He saw a lemon on a tree. He picked it and ran to Lily. He squeezed the lemon on Lily's scooter. The juice was sour and sticky. + +Lily screamed. She saw her scooter covered in lemon juice. She was very mad. She said, "Ben, you are mean! You ruined my scooter! Go away!" + +Ben laughed. He thought it was funny. He said, "Now you have to play with me. Your scooter is bad. Catch is good." + +Lily did not think it was funny. She did not want to play with Ben. She wanted to play with her scooter. She ran to her house and told her mom. Her mom was not happy. She said, "Ben, you have to say sorry to Lily. You have to clean her scooter. You have to be nice to your friends." + +Ben did not want to say sorry. He did not want to clean the scooter. He did not want to be nice. He refused. He said, "No, I don't. Lily is not my friend. She is mean. She does not play with me." + +Lily's mom and Ben's mom talked. They decided that Ben had to go home. He had to learn how to share and be kind. Lily cleaned her scooter with a cloth. She played with her scooter again. She had fun. She hoped that Ben would be a better friend next time. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big hill with a zip line. They wanted to try it. + +"Can we go on the zip line, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Hold on tight and don't let go," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily climbed the hill. They took turns on the zip line. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They had great fun. + +Then, Lily saw a shiny thing on the ground. She picked it up. It was a fork. + +"Look, Ben, I found a fork!" Lily said. + +"What are you going to do with it?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe I can use it to zip faster," Lily said. + +She put the fork in her pocket and went on the zip line again. But the fork was sharp. It poked a hole in her pocket and fell out. It landed on the zip line wire. + +Ben did not see the fork. He went on the zip line after Lily. But when he reached the fork, it cut the wire. Ben fell down. He hit his head on a rock. He cried out loud. + +Mom heard Ben's cry. She ran to him. She saw the blood on his head. She was scared. + +"Oh no, Ben, what happened?" Mom asked. + +"Lily's fork cut the wire. It hurt me," Ben said. + +Mom hugged Ben. She called for help. She was angry with Lily. + +"Lily, why did you bring a fork to the park? You could have killed your brother!" Mom said. + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I just wanted to have fun," Lily said. + +But it was too late. Ben had to go to the hospital. He had a big wound on his head. He needed stitches. He was in pain. + +Lily learned a hard lesson. She never played with forks again. She wished she could zip back in time and change what she did. But she could not. She was sad. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pile of wood. They want to make something with the wood. + +They ask their moms if they can use the wood. Their moms say yes, but be careful. Lila and Tom are happy. They start to move the wood. They find some nails and a hammer. They think of what they can make. + +They decide to make a house. They use the nails and the hammer to join the wood. They make a floor, a wall, a door, and a roof. They work hard and have fun. They are clever. + +When they finish, they show their moms their house. Their moms are proud. They say it is a very good house. They say Lila and Tom are very clever. They say they are also very kind, because they share the wood. + +Lila and Tom smile. They are happy. They invite their moms to come inside their house. They say they made the house to unite their families. They say they love their moms. They hug their moms. They are very clever and very kind. +Sara liked to play catch with her big brother Tom. They would throw a soft ball to each other in the room. The room was gloomy because it was raining outside. Sara wished the sun would come out and make the room bright. + +Tom threw the ball to Sara, but she missed it. The ball bounced on the floor and rolled under the bed. Sara crawled under the bed to get the ball. She saw something shiny under the bed. It was a necklace with a pretty pendant. Sara wondered who it belonged to. + +Sara took the necklace and put it around her neck. She felt happy and forgot about the ball. She crawled out from under the bed and showed Tom the necklace. Tom looked surprised and scared. He said, "Sara, where did you get that? That's Mom's necklace. She lost it a long time ago and was very sad. She said it was a gift from Grandma. You have to give it back to her." + +Sara did not want to give back the necklace. She liked it too much. She said, "No, it's mine. I found it. It's pretty." She ran away from Tom and hid in the closet. Tom followed her and tried to open the closet door. He said, "Sara, please, don't be selfish. Mom will be so happy if you give her the necklace. She will hug you and thank you. She will love you more than ever." + +Sara heard Tom's words and felt sorry. She realized she was being mean to Mom and Tom. She opened the closet door and gave Tom the necklace. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was wrong. You can give the necklace to Mom. I love Mom and I love you." Tom smiled and hugged Sara. He said, "I'm proud of you, Sara. You did the right thing. Come on, let's go find Mom and make her day." They ran out of the room, holding hands. The room was still gloomy, but their hearts were warm. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with their phones. They have a network of other friends who play with them. They send messages and pictures to each other. + +One day, Anna sees a famous star on TV. She likes the star very much. She wants to send a message to the star. She thinks the star will be happy to hear from her. + +She writes: "Hi, I am Anna. I like you. You are very pretty and funny. Can you be my friend?" + +She sends the message to the star's phone number. She waits for a reply. + +But Ben sees what Anna does. He is angry. He likes Anna. He does not want her to like the star. He thinks the star is silly and boring. He wants to stop Anna from sending messages to the star. + +He takes Anna's phone when she is not looking. He deletes the message to the star. He writes a new message: "Hi, I am Anna. I don't like you. You are very ugly and mean. Go away!" + +He sends the message to the star's phone number. He thinks he has done a good thing. + +But Anna sees what Ben does. She is sad. She cries. She does not understand why Ben is so mean. She wants to say sorry to the star. She wants to be friends with the star and with Ben. + +She takes her phone back from Ben. She writes: "Hi, I am Anna. I am sorry for the bad message. It was not me. It was Ben. He is my friend, but he is jealous. He does not like you. But I do. Please don't be mad at me." + +She sends the message to the star's phone number. She hopes the star will forgive her. + +The star sees the messages from Anna. He is confused. He does not know who Anna is. He does not know why she likes him or why Ben hates him. He does not know what to do. + +He writes: "Hi, I am the star. Who are you? Why are you sending me messages? Do you know me? Do you watch me on TV? Are you a fan?" + +He sends the message to Anna's phone number. He waits for an answer. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. They want to make something with it. + +"Let's make a boat!" Lily says. "We can row on the pond." + +"Good idea!" Ben says. "But how do we make a boat?" + +They think hard. They find some sticks and leaves. They tape them to the box. They make a sail and a flag. They make two oars from cardboard. + +"Wow, our boat is ready!" Lily says. "Let's go to the pond." + +They carry the boat to the pond. They put it on the water. They get in. They row with the oars. They pretend they are pirates. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Ben says. "This is fun!" + +"Look, a duck!" Lily says. "Hello, duck!" + +The duck quacks. It swims near the boat. It pecks at the leaves. It likes them. + +"Hey, duck, that's our sail!" Ben says. "Stop it!" + +The duck does not stop. It pecks more leaves. The sail falls off. The boat starts to sink. + +"Oh no, our boat!" Lily says. "We have to get out!" + +They jump out of the boat. They swim to the shore. They are wet and sad. + +The duck quacks. It swims away with the leaves. + +"Bad duck!" Ben says. "It ruined our boat!" + +Lily looks at Ben. She sees he is shivering. She takes off her scarf. She wraps it around him. + +"Here, Ben, this will keep you warm," she says. "Don't be sad. We can make another boat." + +Ben smiles. He hugs Lily. He feels grateful. + +"Thank you, Lily," he says. "You are a good friend." + +They walk back to the park. They hold hands. They are still friends. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has a picture of a rhinoceros on it. Lila and Ben want to see the rhinoceros. + +They run to the truck and look inside. They see a big cage. The cage has a door with a zip. Lila and Ben are curious. They pull the zip and open the door. They see a big, gray rhinoceros. The rhinoceros has a horn on its nose. It looks at Lila and Ben. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They run away from the cage. The rhinoceros is angry. It follows them. It makes a loud noise. Lila and Ben scream. They look for a place to hide. They see a pond. The pond is deep. Lila and Ben jump into the pond. They swim to the other side. They climb out of the pond. They are wet and cold. + +The rhinoceros does not like water. It stops at the edge of the pond. It snorts and shakes its head. It turns around and goes back to the cage. It closes the door with the zip. It lies down and sleeps. + +Lila and Ben are safe. They are also sorry. They know they did a bad thing. They say sorry to the rhinoceros. They say sorry to the truck driver. They say sorry to their moms. They promise to never open a cage with a zip again. They hug and go home. They are still friends. +Lily liked to dress herself. She had many skirts in her closet. She liked to pick a skirt that matched her shirt. Sometimes she picked a skirt with flowers, sometimes a skirt with dots, sometimes a skirt with stripes. + +One day, Lily's mom told her to dress for school. Lily ran to her closet and picked a skirt with stars. She put it on and looked in the mirror. She smiled. She liked her skirt with stars. She thought it was pretty and fun. + +But Lily's mom did not like her skirt with stars. She said it was too cold for a skirt. She said Lily had to wear pants and a sweater. Lily did not want to wear pants and a sweater. She wanted to wear her skirt with stars. She said no to her mom. She said she liked her skirt with stars. + +Lily's mom was not happy. She said Lily had to be obedient. She said Lily had to listen to her mom. She said Lily had to change her clothes. Lily did not want to change her clothes. She wanted to wear her skirt with stars. She said no again to her mom. She said she liked her skirt with stars. + +Lily's mom was very angry. She said Lily had to go to time out. She said Lily had to sit on a chair and think about her behavior. Lily did not want to go to time out. She wanted to wear her skirt with stars. She cried and kicked and screamed. She said she liked her skirt with stars. + +Lily's mom picked her up and carried her to the chair. She said Lily had to stay there until she was ready to be obedient. She said Lily had to say sorry to her mom. Lily did not want to say sorry to her mom. She wanted to wear her skirt with stars. She sat on the chair and pouted. She said she liked her skirt with stars. +Lily and Ben are friends. They live in a big city with many cars and people. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big black dog in the park. The dog is friendly and wants to play. + +"Hi, dog!" Lily says. She pets the dog's head. The dog wags its tail. + +"Can we run with the dog, mom?" Ben asks. His mom nods and smiles. + +"Okay, but be careful. Stay close to us," she says. + +Lily and Ben run with the dog. They have fun. The dog runs fast and jumps over the grass. Lily and Ben laugh and follow the dog. They feel happy. + +But then, the dog sees a cat. The cat is small and gray. The dog barks and chases the cat. The cat runs away. + +"Wait, dog! Come back!" Lily and Ben shout. They run after the dog. But the dog is faster. The dog runs out of the park and into the city. + +"Stop, dog! Stop!" Lily and Ben cry. They are scared. The city is loud and busy. There are many cars and people. They can't see the dog. + +"Where is the dog?" Lily asks. She holds Ben's hand. + +"I don't know," Ben says. He looks around. + +They see their moms. Their moms are worried. They run to Lily and Ben and hug them. + +"Are you okay?" their moms ask. + +"Yes, mom. But the dog is gone," Lily says. + +"The dog ran away. We couldn't catch him," Ben says. + +Their moms sigh and shake their heads. + +"That was a bad dog. He should not run away from his owner," one mom says. + +"Maybe he was lost. Maybe he was looking for his home," the other mom says. + +Lily and Ben feel sad. They liked the dog. They hope the dog is okay. + +"Can we find the dog, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe, honey. But it's hard to find a dog in the city. There are many dogs here," her mom says. + +"Maybe we can ask someone. Maybe someone knows the dog," Ben says. + +"Maybe, sweetie. But we have to go home now. It's getting late," his mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They say goodbye to the dog in their hearts. They hope the dog finds his home. They hope the dog is happy. They walk with their moms to the bus. They go home. They are tired. They sleep. They dream of the dog. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big rainbow in the sky. It is very pretty. It has many colors. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Tom says. "It is so bright and nice." + +"I like the rainbow too," Lily says. "I wish I could own it. Then I could make it shine whenever I want." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He says, "Maybe we can own the rainbow. We just need to find the end of it. There must be a pot of gold there. Then we can buy the rainbow with the gold." + +Lily likes Tom's idea. She says, "Yes, let's go find the end of the rainbow. Maybe it is behind that hill. Come on, let's run." + +Tom and Lily run towards the hill. They are very excited. They hope to find the gold and the rainbow. But as they run, they feel something wet on their heads. It is raining. The rain makes the rainbow fade away. It is gone. + +Tom and Lily stop running. They are sad. They look at the sky. It is gray and wet. They say, "Oh no, the rainbow is gone. We can't own it anymore. We can't find the gold." + +They are about to cry. But then they see something else. They see a big puddle on the ground. It is shiny and clear. It reflects the sky and the clouds. It looks like a mirror. + +Tom smiles. He says, "Look, Lily, there is another sky. It is on the ground. It is like a big water mirror. We can play with it. We can splash and jump and make waves." + +Lily smiles too. She says, "You are right, Tom. There is another sky. It is wet and fun. We can own it. We can make it our own water mirror." + +Tom and Lily forget about the rainbow and the gold. They run to the puddle. They play with the water mirror. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. They own the wet sky. +Anna loved to swing on the big swing in the park. She liked to go high and feel the wind in her hair. She always asked her mom to push her harder and harder. + +One day, Anna had a bad dream. She dreamed that she was swinging too high and the swing broke. She fell down and hurt herself. She woke up crying and scared. She ran to her mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, mom, I had a nightmare!" she sobbed. + +"What did you dream, sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"I dreamed that the swing broke and I fell down and got hurt. I don't want to swing anymore. It's too scary!" Anna said. + +Her mom kissed her and hugged her back. + +"It was just a dream, Anna. It was not real. The swing is fine and you are fine. You don't have to be afraid of swinging. Swinging is fun and good for you. It makes you strong and happy. Do you want to try it again tomorrow?" her mom said. + +Anna thought for a moment. She still felt a little scared, but she also remembered how much she loved swinging. She nodded slowly. + +"Okay, mom. I will try it again. But can you stay with me and hold my hand?" she asked. + +"Of course, Anna. I will always be with you and hold your hand. You are brave and smart. I'm proud of you." her mom said. + +The next day, Anna and her mom went to the park. Anna climbed on the swing and held her mom's hand. Her mom pushed her gently and smiled. Anna felt nervous at first, but then she felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiled too. She realized that swinging was not scary, but fun. She asked her mom to push her harder and harder. + +"Look, mom, I'm swinging high!" she shouted. + +"Look, Anna, you're swinging high!" her mom echoed. + +Anna laughed and swung higher and higher. She forgot about her nightmare and enjoyed the moment. She learned that dreams are not real and that she can overcome her fears. She was fine. +Sara and Tom like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises like vroom and beep when they move the cars on the floor. + +One day, Sara finds a new car in the toy box. It is orange and shiny. It has a big motor on the back. Sara likes the car very much. She wants to play with it. + +"Look, Tom, I have a new car!" Sara says. "It is orange and has a big motor. It is very fast and loud. Can I play with it?" + +Tom looks at the car. He likes it too. He wants to play with it. He thinks it is his car. + +"No, Sara, that is my car!" Tom says. "I got it for my birthday. It is not yours. Give it to me!" + +Sara and Tom start to argue. They both pull the car. They both shout. They are not happy. + +Mama hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Sara and Tom fighting over the car. + +"What is going on here?" Mama asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +Sara and Tom stop pulling. They both answer Mama. + +"This is my car!" Sara says. + +"No, this is my car!" Tom says. + +Mama looks at the car. She sees a sticker on the bottom. It has a name on it. + +"Children, this car is not yours," Mama says. "This car belongs to your cousin Ben. He left it here when he visited last week. He will come back to get it soon. You have to share the car until then." + +Sara and Tom feel sorry. They did not know the car was Ben's. They say sorry to each other. They say sorry to Mama. + +"Can we still play with the car?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, you can, but you have to take turns," Mama says. "And you have to be nice and gentle with the car. It is not yours." + +Sara and Tom agree. They decide to play with the car together. They make noises like vroom and beep. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Mia were tired after playing all day. They wanted to go to bed, but they could not sleep. They heard noises outside their window. They were scared. + +"Mom, what is that noise?" Tom asked. + +"It is just the sheep, my dear. They are in the field next to our house. They are eating grass and relaxing. They are not scary, they are sweet." Mom said. + +"Can we see them, Mom?" Mia asked. + +"Of course, my loves. Come with me, I will show you." Mom said. She took Tom and Mia by the hand and led them to the window. She opened the curtains and pointed to the field. + +"Look, there they are. Do you see the white and black ones? They are the sheep. They are soft and fluffy. They like to be petted and cuddled. Sometimes they make a sound like 'baa'. Can you say 'baa'?" Mom said. + +Tom and Mia looked at the sheep and smiled. They tried to say 'baa' like the sheep. They giggled and hugged Mom. + +"They are so cute, Mom. Can we have a sheep as a pet?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe one day, my sweet. But for now, let's go back to bed. The sheep will help us sleep. They will count the stars for us and sing us a lullaby. Can you hear them?" Mom said. + +Tom and Mia listened to the sheep. They heard them say 'baa' softly and gently. They felt calm and sleepy. They followed Mom to their beds and snuggled under the covers. + +"Good night, Mom. We love you." Tom and Mia said. + +"Good night, my loves. I love you too. Sleep well and dream of sheep." Mom said. She kissed them on the forehead and turned off the light. She closed the door and smiled. She was happy that her children were happy. She went to her own bed and relaxed. She thanked the sheep for their sweet company. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with many fruits on it. They wanted to try some, so they ran to the tree and picked some fruits. They found apples, oranges, bananas, and something unusual. + +"What is this?" Lila asked, holding a purple fruit with green spots. + +"I don't know," Tom said, looking at it. "It looks funny. Maybe it is a magic fruit." + +They decided to eat the unusual fruit and see what would happen. They took a bite and felt a strange tingling in their bodies. They looked at each other and saw that their hair had changed color. Lila's hair was blue and Tom's hair was pink. + +"Wow!" they exclaimed. "This is a magic fruit! It changed our hair!" + +They felt happy and excited. They wanted to have more fun with their new hair, so they started to dance. They danced around the tree, singing and laughing. They made up silly songs about their hair and the fruit. They did not care what anyone thought. They were having the best time ever. + +Some people saw them and wondered what they were doing. They thought they were very unusual and funny. They stopped to watch them and smiled. Some of them even joined them and danced with them. They asked them where they got the fruit and if they could have some too. Lila and Tom shared their fruit with them and soon everyone had different colored hair. + +They all danced and sang and had a great time. They thanked the tree for giving them the fruit and the magic. They decided to call the fruit "dancing fruit" and to come back to the tree every week. They made new friends and had new adventures. They learned that being unusual was not bad, but fun. They were happy and proud of their hair and their fruit. They loved to dance. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun and laughing. + +But then they saw a big cat with spots on its fur. It was a leopard. The leopard was hungry and looking for food. It saw Tom and Lily and their ball. It wanted to eat them. + +"Look, Lily, a big cat!" Tom said. "It is incredible!" + +"No, Tom, it is not a cat, it is a leopard!" Lily said. "It is dangerous! We have to run!" + +But it was too late. The leopard was faster than them. It jumped on Tom and bit him. Tom screamed and dropped the ball. Lily was scared and tried to run away. But the leopard saw her and chased her. It caught her and bit her too. Lily screamed and cried. + +The leopard ate Tom and Lily and their ball. It was full and happy. It left the park and went back to the forest. Nobody saw what happened. Nobody helped Tom and Lily. They were gone. The end. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big box in the yard. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it and see!" Tim said. + +"Maybe it's a toy or a surprise!" Mia said. + +They lifted the lid and peeked inside. They saw something shiny and round. It looked like a ball. + +"Wow, a ball!" Tim said. He reached in and grabbed it. + +But it was not a ball. It was a bomb. It had a timer and a wire. Tim did not know what it was. He pulled the wire by mistake. + +The bomb made a loud noise and a bright flash. It hurt Tim and Mia very much. They screamed and cried. The box was on fire. The yard was full of smoke. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and ran outside. They saw Tim and Mia lying on the ground. They were very scared and sad. They called for help. + +The help came and took Tim and Mia to the hospital. They had many burns and cuts. They had to stay in the hospital for a long time. They could not play outside anymore. + +Tim and Mia were very sorry. They wished they had not opened the box. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. They said they would never touch things they did not know. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be curious about things that are not yours. They might be dangerous or harmful. Be grateful for what you have and listen to your parents. They know what is best for you. +Sara and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. Sara had a flashlight and Ben had a magnifying glass. + +"Let's enter the closet and see what's inside," Sara said. "Maybe we can find a secret passage or a treasure." + +"OK, but be careful. It's dark and there might be monsters," Ben said. + +They opened the closet door and crawled inside. They saw clothes, shoes, toys and books. Sara shone the flashlight around and Ben looked closely with the magnifying glass. + +"Look, there's a hole in the wall behind the coats," Sara said. "Maybe it leads to another room." + +"Let's go and check it out," Ben said. "But we have to be flexible and squeeze through the hole." + +They pushed the coats aside and saw the hole. It was small and round, like a mouse hole. Sara and Ben were not afraid. They were curious and brave. They took their flashlight and magnifying glass and entered the hole. + +They crawled through the hole for a while. It was dark and narrow, but they could see some light at the end. They reached the end and saw another closet. It was full of old and dusty things. They saw a trunk, a hat, a doll and a map. + +"Wow, this is amazing," Sara said. "Maybe this is the treasure we were looking for." + +"Maybe, but we have to be careful. There might be traps or guards," Ben said. + +They opened the trunk and saw a lot of shiny and colorful things. They saw coins, jewels, medals and keys. They picked some of them and put them in their pockets. + +"We're rich, we're rich," Sara said. "We found the treasure." + +"Shh, be quiet. Someone might hear us," Ben said. + +They heard a noise outside the closet. It sounded like footsteps and a voice. + +"Who's there? Who's in the closet?" the voice said. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They quickly closed the trunk and hid behind the coats. They hoped the voice would go away. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play together every day. They have a loyal dog named Spot. Spot likes to run and jump and bark. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park with Spot. They see a big stage with many people. They hear music and singing. They want to see what is happening. + +They go closer to the stage. They see a man with a guitar and a woman with a microphone. They are singing a song. Lily and Ben like the song. They clap their hands and dance. Spot barks and wags his tail. + +The man and the woman finish the song. They say thank you to the people. The people clap and cheer. Lily and Ben clap and cheer too. Spot barks and wags his tail more. + +But then, something happens. The woman drops the microphone. It makes a loud noise. The people stop clapping and cheering. They are silent. Lily and Ben are silent too. Spot is silent too. + +The woman picks up the microphone. She says sorry to the people. She says she will sing another song. The people are not angry. They are kind. They clap and cheer again. Lily and Ben clap and cheer again. Spot barks and wags his tail again. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They like the music and the singing. They like the man and the woman. They like the people. They like the park. They like Spot. They are best friends. They hug each other and smile. +Ben and Mia were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big, fat cake on the table. It looked yummy. They wanted to eat some. + +"Can we have cake, Mom?" Ben asked. + +Mom was in the living room. She did not answer. She was busy talking on the phone. + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They decided to take some cake. They climbed on a chair and reached for a knife. They wanted to cut a slice. + +But the knife was sharp and heavy. Ben dropped it on the floor. It made a loud noise. Mom heard it and came running. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. She saw the knife and the cake. She was angry. + +"We wanted cake, Mom," Mia said. + +Mom shook her head. She took the knife and the cake away. She said, "No cake for you. It is not time for cake. It is time for lunch. And you should never touch a knife. It is dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else." + +Ben and Mia felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not touch a knife again." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "I love you, but you have to listen to me. I know what is good for you. Now, let's go and have some soup and bread. Maybe later, you can have a small piece of cake, if you are good." +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, but they liked the monkeys best. The monkeys were funny and smart. They jumped and swung on the trees. They made noises and faces. Ben and Lily wanted to play with the monkeys. + +"Can we go inside the cage, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, you can't. The monkeys are not pets. They might bite or scratch you. You can watch them from here," Mom said. + +"But they look so friendly, Mom. Please, please, please," Lily begged. + +"No, Lily, you can't either. The cage is locked and the zookeeper is not here. You have to follow the rules," Dad said. + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They did not listen to Mom and Dad. They waited until they were not looking. They found a hole in the fence. They crawled through the hole. They ran to the cage. They saw a door that was open. They went inside the cage. They tried to play with the monkeys. + +The monkeys did not like Ben and Lily. They did not want them in their home. They felt scared and angry. They started to scream and throw things. They bit and scratched Ben and Lily. Ben and Lily cried and screamed. They wanted to get out of the cage. But the door was closed. They were trapped. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They saw Ben and Lily in the cage. They were shocked and scared. They called for help. The zookeeper came. He opened the door. He took Ben and Lily out of the cage. He scolded them. He said they were naughty and foolish. He said they could have been hurt badly. He said they had to leave the zoo. + +Mom and Dad were very mad and sad. They took Ben and Lily to the car. They drove them home. They did not talk to them. They put them in their rooms. They said they were grounded. They said they could not play with anything. They said they had to think about what they did. + +Ben and Lily were very sorry and sad. They had cuts and bruises. They had no fun. They had no friends. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. They wished they had not played with the monkeys. They learned their lesson. The end. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He thinks he has the best cars in the world. + +One day, he goes to the park with his mom. He sees another boy playing with a big red car. The car has lights and sounds and can move by itself. Tom wants the car very much. He goes to the boy and says, "Give me your car. I need it." + +The boy says, "No, this is my car. You can't have it. Go away." + +Tom gets angry and tries to grab the car. The boy pushes him away and shouts, "Stop it! You are mean and rude. Go play with your own cars." + +Tom falls on the ground and starts to cry. His mom hears him and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the car and the boy and understands what happened. She says to Tom, "Tom, you can't take other people's things. That is not nice. You have to ask and share. How would you feel if someone took your cars?" + +Tom feels embarrassed and sorry. He realizes he was wrong. He says to the boy, "I'm sorry. I was selfish and greedy. Your car is very cool, but it is yours. Can we be friends and play together?" + +The boy smiles and says, "It's okay. I forgive you. Yes, we can be friends and play together. You can try my car if you want." + +Tom and the boy become friends and play with their cars. They have fun and learn to respect and share. Tom's mom is proud of him and gives him a hug. She says, "Tom, you did a good thing. You said sorry and made a new friend. That is what matters, not the car. You have a big heart." + +Tom feels happy and hugs his mom. He says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are right. The car is not important. The friend is important." +Lily and Max were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +Then they saw a big package on the porch. It had a red bow and a tag that said "To Lily and Max, from Grandma". They ran to the package and opened it. Inside, they found two sweaters, one pink and one blue. They were very soft and warm. + +"Wow, thank you Grandma!" Lily said. She put on the pink sweater and hugged it. "It's so cozy!" + +"Me too, thank you Grandma!" Max said. He put on the blue sweater and smiled. "It's so nice!" + +They decided to show their snowman their new sweaters. They walked to the snowman and said hello. But the snowman did not say anything. He just looked at them with his button eyes. + +"Snowman, do you like our sweaters?" Lily asked. She touched his scarf. "They are like your scarf, but warmer." + +"Snowman, do you want a sweater too?" Max asked. He touched his hat. "They are like your hat, but softer." + +But the snowman did not answer. He just stared at them with his button eyes. + +Lily and Max felt sad. They wondered why the snowman did not talk to them. They thought he was their friend. + +Then they heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. She came out of the house with a camera. + +"Hi, kids, you look so cute in your new sweaters!" she said. "Can I take a picture of you and your snowman?" + +Lily and Max turned around and saw their mom. They smiled and waved. + +"Hi, mom, look at our sweaters!" they said. "They are from Grandma!" + +"That's wonderful!" their mom said. "Grandma is very sweet. Now, say cheese!" + +Lily and Max said cheese and posed with their snowman. Their mom took a picture. + +"Good job, kids, you look great!" their mom said. "Now, let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. It's getting cold out here." + +Lily and Max nodded. They were happy to go inside and have some hot chocolate. They said goodbye to their snowman and followed their mom. + +They did not know that the snowman was not rude. He was not angry. He was not sad. He was just frozen. He could not talk or move. He could only look at them with his button eyes. + +He thought they were very nice. He liked their sweaters. He wished he could have one too. But he knew he could not. He was a snowman. He would melt if he wore a sweater. + +He felt terrible. He felt lonely. He wanted to be their friend. But he could not. He was a snowman. He could only freeze. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to observe things. They observed birds, flowers, stars, and people. Sometimes they had different opinions about what they observed. + +One day, they observed a big dog in the park. Ben thought the dog was scary and loud. He said, "I don't like that dog. He barks too much and he has sharp teeth. He might bite us." + +Lily thought the dog was friendly and cute. She said, "I like that dog. He is just saying hello and he has a soft fur. He might want to play with us." + +They argued for a while, until their mom came and said, "Stop arguing, please. You can have different opinions, but you should respect each other. The dog is not scary or friendly. He is just a dog. He has his own personality and feelings. Maybe he is happy or sad or bored or curious. You should be humble and try to understand him, not judge him." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for arguing. They said, "Sorry, mom. You are right. We should be humble and try to understand the dog, not judge him." + +They went closer to the dog and observed him more carefully. They saw that he had a collar with a name tag. It said, "Rex". They also saw that he had a wagging tail and a smiling face. He looked like he wanted some attention and affection. + +They asked their mom if they could pet him. She said, "Yes, but be gentle and ask his owner first. He might be shy or nervous around strangers." + +They found his owner, a nice lady, and asked her if they could pet Rex. She said, "Sure, he loves kids. He is very gentle and sweet. He is also very smart and observant. He can do some tricks, if you want to see." + +They said, "Yes, please. We would love to see his tricks." + +They watched as Rex did some tricks, like sit, roll over, shake, and speak. They clapped and cheered and gave him some treats. They also petted him and told him he was a good boy. + +They learned that Rex was not scary or friendly. He was just Rex. He had his own personality and feelings. He was also very smart and observant. He could do some tricks, but he also liked to be loved and cared for. + +They thanked the lady and Rex for the fun time. They said, "Bye, Rex. You are a great dog. We hope to see you again." + +They went back to their mom and said, "Mom, we learned something today. We learned to be humble and try to understand things, not judge them. We also learned that Rex is a great dog. He is very smart and observant. He can do some tricks, but he also likes to be loved and cared for." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I'm proud of you, Ben and Lily. You are very smart and observant, too. You can do some tricks, but you also like to be loved and cared for. You are also humble and respectful. You have good opinions, but you also listen to others. You are great kids. I love you very much." +Tom and Sue like to play with trains. They have many tracks and cars. They can make different shapes with the tracks. One day, they want to make a loop. A loop is a circle that the train can go around and around. + +They put some tracks on the floor and try to make a loop. But they have a problem. The tracks do not fit. They are too long or too short. They try to bend them or cut them, but it does not work. They are sad and frustrated. + +Then, they see their dad. He is clever. He knows how to fix things. They ask him for help. "Dad, can you help us make a loop?" they say. + +Dad smiles and nods. He looks at the tracks and the cars. He thinks for a moment. Then, he has an idea. He takes a piece of string and ties it to the front of the train. He makes a loop with the string and holds it in his hand. He says, "Look, now you have a loop. You can pull the string and make the train go around and around." + +Tom and Sue are happy and excited. They thank their dad and take turns pulling the string. They watch the train go around and around the loop. They laugh and clap. They have completed their loop. They think their dad is very clever. They hug him and say, "We love you, dad. You are the best." +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toy dinosaurs. They had many different kinds of dinosaurs, big and small, with horns and spikes and teeth. But their favorite dinosaur was the green one with the long neck and the shiny scales. They called him Rex. + +One day, they had a fight over who could play with Rex. Ben said he saw him first, and Sam said he was his turn. They both pulled on Rex's neck, trying to take him away from each other. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to share and be nice. They pulled and pulled, until Rex's neck split in two. They both gasped and let go of Rex. They looked at the broken toy, and saw that his scales were fake. They were just stickers that peeled off easily. + +They felt very sad and sorry. They realized that they had ruined their favorite toy, and hurt each other's feelings. They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to glue Rex's neck back together, and find some new stickers for his scales. They learned that fighting over toys was not worth it, and that they should love and respect each other. They also learned that some things are not what they seem, and that they should be careful with their toys. They promised to play nicely with Rex and their other dinosaurs, and to share and take turns. They were happy again, and so was Rex. +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pole with a sign on it. The sign had some words, but they could not read them. + +"What is this?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a toy," Sam said. + +They went closer to the pole. They touched it with their hands. It was cold and hard. They tried to climb it, but it was too slippery. They tried to push it, but it was too heavy. + +"Let's hit it with a stick," Sam said. + +He found a stick on the ground and swung it at the pole. The stick bounced off the pole and hit Tim on the head. + +"Ow!" Tim cried. "That hurt!" + +He dropped to the ground and held his head. He felt a bump and some blood. He started to cry. + +Sam dropped the stick and ran to Tim. He was scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to hit you. Are you okay?" Sam said. + +Tim looked at Sam with tears in his eyes. He was angry and sad. + +"No, I'm not okay. You made me suffer. You are a bad friend," Tim said. + +He got up and ran away from Sam. He wanted to go home and see his mom. + +Sam watched Tim go. He felt bad and lonely. He wanted to say sorry and hug Tim. He did not understand the sign on the pole. It said: "Danger. High voltage. Do not touch." It was an unknown sign that caused them trouble. +Ben and Lily like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow, and they jog with their dog Spot. Spot is a big and brown dog. He likes to jog with Ben and Lily. + +One day, they see a big square in the park. The square is open and has many colors. Ben and Lily want to see what is inside the square. They jog to the square with Spot. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. He sees many toys and books and balls inside the square. "This is a fun square!" + +"Can we play with them?" Lily asks. She sees a doll and a car and a puzzle inside the square. "This is a nice square!" + +"Yes, we can!" a voice says. Ben and Lily turn around and see a man with a smile. He is holding a sign that says "Free toys for kids". "I am giving away these toys to anyone who wants them. You can take any toy you like!" + +"Thank you, mister!" Ben and Lily say. They are very happy. They pick some toys and books and balls from the square. They jog back to their mom and dad with Spot. They show them their new toys. + +"Wow, you are very lucky!" their mom and dad say. They hug Ben and Lily and Spot. "You found a wonderful square in the park!" +Tim and Sam like to play sport. They like to run and kick a ball. They are good friends and share the ball. But one day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Max. He is rude. + +Max sees Tim and Sam playing sport. He runs to them and takes the ball. He says, "This is my ball now. You can't play with it. Go away!" Tim and Sam are sad and angry. They say, "That is not nice. That is our ball. Give it back!" + +Max does not listen. He laughs and runs away with the ball. He says, "You are silly. You can't catch me. I am the best at sport." Tim and Sam chase him. They want their ball back. They are not happy. + +They run and run, but Max is fast. He goes to the other side of the park. He sees a big slide. He thinks, "I will go on the slide with the ball. That will be fun." He climbs up the slide. He holds the ball. + +But he does not see a girl on the slide. Her name is Mia. She is going down the slide. She is happy. She does not know Max. She does not know he is rude. + +Max and Mia meet on the slide. They bump into each other. The ball falls out of Max's hands. It rolls down the slide. It goes to Tim and Sam. They catch the ball. They are happy. They say, "We have our ball back. Thank you, Mia!" + +Mia is not happy. She is hurt. She says, "Ow! That hurt. Why did you do that? That was rude!" Max is not happy. He is scared. He says, "I'm sorry. I didn't see you. Please don't be mad." Mia says, "You should be sorry. You should be nice. You should share the ball." + +Max feels bad. He says, "You are right. I was wrong. I was rude. Can I play with you? Can I be your friend?" Mia says, "Maybe. But you have to be kind. And you have to say sorry to Tim and Sam." Max says, "OK. I will. I'm sorry, Tim and Sam. Can I play with you? Can I be your friend?" + +Tim and Sam think. They say, "Maybe. But you have to be fair. And you have to part the ball." Max says, "OK. I will. I will part the ball. I will be fair." They say, "OK. Then you can play with us. Then you can be our friend." + +They all play sport. They all run and kick the ball. They all part the ball. They all have fun. They are not rude. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing on the swings and pretend they were flying to faraway places. One day, they decided to fly to an island where they could have fun and find treasure. + +They swung higher and higher, and closed their eyes. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They imagined they saw the blue sea and the green island below them. They shouted, "We're almost there!" + +But when they opened their eyes, they saw something else. They saw a big pile of trash and dirt next to the swings. It was filthy and smelly, and it had old cans and bottles and papers and clothes. They felt sick and scared. + +"Yuck! What is that?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. It's not an island. It's a mess!" Ben said. + +They wanted to get away from the trash, but they were still swinging. They tried to stop, but they couldn't. They swung faster and faster, and the trash seemed to get closer and closer. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. + +They saw a man walking by with a dog. He heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. He saw the trash and the swings and the children. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing here? This is not a place to play. This is a dump. Someone left all this garbage here and didn't clean it up. It's dangerous and dirty. You could get hurt or sick. Come down from the swings and I'll take you to a safer place." + +He helped Anna and Ben get off the swings and took them by the hand. He led them to another part of the park, where there were flowers and trees and a pond. He gave them some water and cookies and told them to be careful where they play. + +"Thank you, mister. You're very kind," Anna said. + +"Yes, thank you. We're sorry we played in the dump. We didn't know," Ben said. + +"That's okay, kids. I'm glad you're safe. Next time, use your imagination, but also use your eyes. Not everything you see is what you think. And remember, don't litter. Keep the park clean and beautiful for everyone," the man said. + +He smiled and waved goodbye, and walked away with his dog. Anna and Ben looked at each other and nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play somewhere else, and never to swing to the filthy island again. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the garden. They had a big box that they used as a castle. Ben was the king and Sam was the knight. They had fun pretending to fight dragons and enemies. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Max and he had a lot of toys. He had a bike, a ball, a robot and a real sword. He saw Ben and Sam playing in their box and laughed. He said their castle was silly and their sword was fake. He said he was the real king and they were his servants. + +Ben and Sam did not like Max. They said he was mean and rude. They said they did not want to play with him. They said their castle was impressive and their sword was sharp. They said they were the real king and knight and they would not listen to him. + +Max got angry and decided to show them who was the boss. He got on his bike and rode towards their box. He shouted that he would knock down their castle and take their sword. He said he would call them names and make them cry. + +Ben and Sam were scared and tried to stop him. They got out of their box and held their sword. They said they would defend their castle and fight him. They said they would call him a bully and make him leave. + +But Max was too fast and too strong. He crashed into their box and broke it. He grabbed their sword and threw it away. He pushed Ben and Sam to the ground and laughed. He called them babies and losers and cowards. He said he was the king and they were nothing. + +Ben and Sam were hurt and sad. They cried and ran to their house. They told their mom what happened and she hugged them. She said Max was wrong and mean and she would talk to his mom. She said Ben and Sam were brave and kind and she was proud of them. She said they were her kings and she loved them. +Lily loved her bear very much. She always hold him when she was sad or scared. He was soft and brown and had a red bow. He was her best friend. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and her bear. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the steps and sat on the slide. She hold her bear tight and said, "Are you ready, bear?" + +But then, a mean boy came and snatched her bear from her. He laughed and said, "This is my bear now. He is too tough for you. You are a baby." + +Lily felt very angry and sad. She cried and shouted, "Give me back my bear! He is mine! You are mean!" + +Her mom heard her and ran to help her. She took the bear from the boy and gave it back to Lily. She hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You are not a baby. You are brave and strong. And your bear is not tough. He is gentle and sweet. He loves you very much." + +Lily smiled and thanked her mom. She hold her bear again and said, "I love you, bear. You are my best friend." She kissed him and slid down the slide. She felt happy and proud. She had her bear and her mom with her. +Tom and Lily were going to the park with their mom. They liked the park because it had swings, slides and a big sandbox. They walked on the sidewalk and held mom's hand. They saw many cars and buses on the road. That was traffic. + +"Look, mom, a fire truck!" Tom said. He pointed at the red truck with a loud siren. It zoomed past them and made a lot of noise. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lily said. She liked the fire truck too. She wondered where it was going. + +"Maybe there is a fire somewhere and the fire truck is going to help," mom said. "We should be grateful that there are brave people who can put out fires and save others." + +They crossed the street when the light turned green. They had to wait for a long time because there was a lot of traffic. They heard another siren behind them. It was an ambulance. It also zoomed past them and made a lot of noise. + +"Mom, what is an ambulance?" Lily asked. + +"An ambulance is a car that helps people who are hurt or sick," mom said. "It takes them to the hospital where doctors and nurses can make them feel better." + +"Are the people in the ambulance screaming?" Tom asked. He was scared of the siren. + +"Maybe they are, or maybe they are quiet," mom said. "But we don't have to be afraid of the ambulance. It is there to help them, not to hurt them." + +They reached the park and saw the swings, slides and sandbox. They ran to play and forgot about the traffic and the sirens. They were happy and grateful to be at the park with their mom. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with toys and cars. One day, they saw a big box in their living room. It had a shiny paper and a bow. It was a gift for their dad. + +"Wow, what is in the box?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, but it must be something good. Dad is very wealthy, he has a lot of money and things," Sam said. + +"Let's open it and see. Maybe it is a new toy or a car for us," Tom said. + +"No, we can't do that. It is not ours. It is for dad. He will be angry if we touch it," Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He was curious and naughty. He ripped the paper and opened the box. Inside, he saw a shiny watch. It had a lot of numbers and buttons. It looked very cool. + +"Wow, look at this. It is a watch. It is so pretty and smart. I want to try it on," Tom said. + +He took the watch out of the box and put it on his wrist. He pressed the buttons and saw the numbers change. He felt very happy. + +"Tom, stop it. You are being bad. Put the watch back in the box. We have to wrap it again. Dad will be home soon," Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He liked the watch too much. He wanted to keep it. He ran away from Sam and went to his room. He locked the door and hid the watch under his pillow. + +"Tom, open the door. Give me the watch. We have to fix the gift. Please, Tom, please," Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He ignored Sam and played with the watch. He did not care about the gift or dad. He was selfish and greedy. + +Soon, dad came home. He saw the big box in the living room. He saw the ripped paper and the empty box. He was very angry and sad. + +"Who did this? Who opened my gift? Where is my watch?" dad shouted. + +Sam came out of his room. He was scared and sorry. He told dad the truth. He said it was Tom who opened the gift and took the watch. He said he tried to stop him but he did not listen. + +Dad was very disappointed and mad. He went to Tom's room and knocked on the door. He told Tom to open the door and give him the watch. He said he was in big trouble. + +But Tom did not listen. He did not want to give up the watch. He did not want to face dad. He was stubborn and foolish. + +Dad broke the door and entered the room. He saw Tom on the bed with the watch under his pillow. He grabbed the watch and looked at it. He saw that it was broken. Tom had pressed the wrong buttons and damaged the watch. It was not working anymore. + +Dad was very upset and hurt. He had worked hard to buy the watch. It was a special gift for himself. He had saved money for a long time to afford it. It was his dream watch. And now it was ruined. + +He looked at Tom with anger and sadness. He said nothing. He just walked away with the watch. He left Tom alone in his room. + +Tom felt very bad. He realized what he had done. He had been bad and stupid. He had hurt dad and Sam. He had lost the watch and the gift. He had no toys or cars to play with. He had no friends or family to love him. He had nothing. + +He cried and cried. He wished he had listened to Sam. He wished he had not opened the gift. He wished he had not taken the watch. He wished he had been good and smart. + +But it was too late. He had made a big mistake. He had ruined everything. He had a bad ending. +Sara and Ben love to help their mom with the laundry. They like to fold the clothes and make neat piles. Mom says they are very good helpers and she is proud of them. + +One day, they find a big, colorful cloth in the laundry basket. It has many shapes and patterns on it. Sara and Ben wonder what it is. + +"Mom, what is this?" Sara asks, holding up the cloth. + +"That is a quilt, my dear. It is a special blanket that your grandma made for us. She sewed many pieces of cloth together to make it. It is very warm and cozy," Mom explains. + +"Wow, it is so pretty! Can we fold it?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, you can. But be careful, it is very big and heavy. You need to work together and follow the steps," Mom says. + +She shows them how to fold the quilt in half, then in half again, and again, until it is a small square. Sara and Ben follow her instructions and try their best. They hold the corners and edges and smooth the wrinkles. They count the folds and laugh when they reach eight. + +They finish folding the quilt and put it on the couch. They admire their work and feel happy. + +"Look, Mom, we did it! We folded the quilt!" Sara and Ben say. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. "You did a great job, my loves. You are very impressive. This quilt is a part of our family. It reminds us of grandma and her love. And you two are the best part of our family. I love you so much," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben hug her back. They love their mom and their quilt. They feel warm and cozy. They are a happy family. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books with pictures and words. She could read some words by herself, and some words she asked her mom or dad to help her. + +One day, she found a new book in her room. It was a big book with a shiny cover. It had a picture of a circle on it. Lily wondered what the book was about. She opened it and saw many circles inside. Some circles were big, some were small, some were red, some were blue, some were dotted, some were striped. + +Lily started to read the words under the circles. She read: "This is a circle. A circle is round. A circle has no corners. A circle can roll. A circle can spin. A circle can be a ball, a wheel, a cookie, or a ring." + +Lily liked the book. She thought circles were fun and interesting. She wanted to show the book to her friend Max. She called him on the phone and said: "Hi, Max. I have a new book. It is about circles. Do you want to see it?" + +Max said: "Sure, Lily. I like circles too. They are not ordinary. They are special. Can I come to your house and read the book with you?" + +Lily said: "Yes, Max. Come to my house. We can read the book and play with circles. We can make circles with paper, with clay, with string, or with anything we want." + +Max said: "OK, Lily. I will come soon. I am excited to read the book and play with circles. See you later." + +Lily said: "Bye, Max. See you later." + +Lily put the book on the table and waited for Max. She was happy to have a new book and a good friend. She thought circles were not ordinary. They were amazing. +Lily and Max were squirrels who lived in a big tree. They liked to play and run and jump on the branches. One day, they found a shiny acorn on the ground. It was brown and smooth and hard. + +"Wow, look at this acorn!" Lily said. "It is so pretty. I want to keep it." + +"No, I want to keep it!" Max said. "I saw it first. It is mine." + +They both grabbed the acorn and pulled and tugged. They did not want to share. They did not listen to each other. They started to fight. + +"Stop it, stop it!" Mama squirrel said. She came out of the tree and saw them. She was not happy. "Why are you fighting over an acorn? You have many acorns in the tree. You should be kind and share." + +"But Mama, this acorn is special. It is shiny and smooth and hard. We both want it." Lily and Max said. + +Mama squirrel shook her head. She took the acorn from them and held it up. "Do you know what this acorn is?" she asked. + +Lily and Max looked at the acorn. They did not know. + +"This acorn is a seed. A seed can grow into a new tree. But it needs water and soil and sun and time. It needs to be patient. If you plant this acorn in the ground and take care of it, one day it will sprout and grow and become a big tree. Then you will have more branches to play on and more acorns to eat. But if you keep this acorn and fight over it, it will not grow. It will stay small and hard and lonely. What do you think is better?" + +Lily and Max thought about it. They looked at the acorn. They looked at each other. They felt sorry for fighting. They did not want to be selfish. They wanted to be kind and share. + +"Mama, we are sorry. We do not want to keep the acorn. We want to plant it and grow a new tree. Can we do that?" Lily and Max said. + +Mama squirrel smiled. She was proud of them. "Yes, you can. That is a very good idea. Come on, let's find a good spot to plant the acorn. And remember, you have to be patient. It will take a long time for the acorn to grow. But it will be worth it." + +Lily and Max nodded. They followed Mama squirrel and carried the acorn. They found a good spot and dug a hole. They put the acorn in the hole and covered it with soil. They watered it and gave it a kiss. They said goodbye to the acorn and thanked it for being a seed. They hoped it would grow into a big tree. + +Then they ran back to their tree and hugged each other. They were happy. They learned to share and to be patient. They learned that seeds are special and can make new life. They learned that acorns are not just for keeping. They are for growing. +Tom was a small boy who liked to play with his toy train. He had a big track that went around his room and he made noises like a real train. He loved his train very much and took good care of it. + +One day, Tom's mom said they had to go to grandma's house for Christmas. Tom was happy to see grandma, but he was sad to leave his train. He asked his mom if he could take his train with him, but she said no. She said there was not enough room in the car and he could play with it when they came back. + +Tom was very sad, but he did what his mom said. He packed his clothes and his teddy bear and got in the car. He looked out the window and saw the snow and the trees and the houses. He wondered if Santa would find him at grandma's house and bring him a present. + +When they got to grandma's house, Tom hugged her and said hello. She was very happy to see him and gave him a big kiss. She said she had a surprise for him in the living room. Tom followed her and saw a big Christmas tree with lights and ornaments and a star on top. Under the tree, there were many boxes wrapped in colorful paper and ribbons. + +Tom looked at the boxes and saw one that had his name on it. It was a big box, bigger than him. He was very curious and excited. He asked his mom and grandma if he could open it. They said yes, but he had to be careful. Tom tore the paper and opened the box. Inside, he saw something that made him gasp. + +It was his toy train! His mom and grandma had brought it with them and hid it in the box. They wanted to surprise him and make him happy. Tom was so happy that he cried and laughed and hugged them. He thanked them and said it was the best present ever. He took his train out of the box and set it up on the floor. He played with it all day and all night. He did not care about the other presents or the coal in his stocking. He only cared about his train and his mom and grandma who loved him. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the garden and look for bugs. One day, they saw a big, orange carrot in the dirt. They wanted to dig it out and eat it. + +"Can I have the shovel?" Tom asked Lily. + +"OK, I will lend it to you. But you have to share the carrot with me," Lily said. + +Tom nodded and took the shovel. He dug and dug until he pulled out the carrot. It was amazing. It was bigger than his hand and very bright. + +"Wow, look at this carrot!" Tom said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +He broke the carrot in half and gave one piece to Lily. They both took a bite and smiled. The carrot was sweet and crunchy. + +"Thank you for lending me the shovel, Lily. And thank you for sharing the carrot with me," Tom said. + +"You're welcome, Tom. You are a good friend," Lily said. + +They hugged and ate the rest of the carrot. They were happy and full. They decided to plant the carrot tops in the dirt and hope for more amazing carrots. +Tim and Mia like to play in the woods. They find a creek with clear water and small fish. They take off their shoes and socks and put their feet in the water. It feels cold and nice. + +"Look, Mia, I can catch a fish with my hands!" Tim says. He tries to grab a fish, but it swims away. He tries again and again, but he cannot catch any fish. + +Mia laughs. "You are too slow, Tim. The fish are too fast. You need a net or a hook." + +Tim does not like it when Mia laughs at him. He feels angry. He wants to catch a fish and show Mia. He looks around and sees a big stick. He thinks it is a good idea. He picks up the stick and swings it in the water. He makes big splashes and waves. He scares the fish away. + +"Tim, stop it!" Mia says. "You are being rude. You are making the water dirty. You are hurting the fish. You are ruining our fun." + +Tim does not stop. He swings the stick harder and harder. He does not care about Mia or the fish. He only cares about himself. + +Suddenly, something appears behind Tim. It is a big frog. It is green and brown and has big eyes. It is angry too. It does not like it when Tim makes noise and mess in its home. It jumps on Tim's back and croaks loudly. It makes Tim drop the stick and scream. + +"Help, Mia, help! There is a frog on me! It is biting me! It is slimy and gross!" Tim cries. + +Mia sees the frog and laughs. She thinks it is funny. She does not help Tim. She says, "That is what you get, Tim. You are being rude. You are making the frog mad. You should say sorry to the frog and the fish." + +Tim is scared and sorry. He says, "Sorry, frog, sorry, fish. I will not be rude again. I will be nice and gentle. Please, frog, get off me." + +The frog hears Tim and croaks again. It jumps off Tim and goes back to the water. It swims away with the fish. It is happy. + +Tim and Mia put on their shoes and socks and leave the creek. They go back to the woods. They are friends again. They learn a lesson. They will not be rude to the animals. They will be kind and respectful. They will have more fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were lions and roar at each other. They also liked to jump on the couch and the pillows. + +"Roar! I'm the king of the jungle!" Tom said, making a loud noise. + +"Roar! I'm the queen of the jungle!" Lily said, making a louder noise. + +They ran around the room, chasing each other and having fun. They did not see the vase on the table. The vase was high and shiny and had flowers in it. Mom had put it there to make the room look nice. + +Lily bumped into the table and the vase wobbled. Tom saw it and tried to catch it, but he was too late. The vase fell to the floor and broke into many pieces. The water and the flowers spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no! The vase!" Tom cried. + +"Mom will be mad!" Lily cried. + +They heard Mom coming from the kitchen. They were scared and hid behind the couch. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked, seeing the mess. She was not happy. + +Lily and Tom peeked out from behind the couch. They looked at Mom with big eyes and said in a small voice: + +"We're sorry, Mom. We were playing lions and we broke the vase." + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She was not happy, but she was not angry either. She knew they did not mean to break the vase. She loved them very much. + +She picked up the pieces of the vase and the flowers and threw them in the trash. She got a towel and wiped the water from the floor. She told Lily and Tom to come out from behind the couch. + +"It's okay, kids. I know you were playing. But you have to be careful with the things in the house. The vase was high and fragile. You could have hurt yourselves or made a bigger mess. Next time, play lions somewhere else, okay?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said: + +"Okay, Mom. We're sorry, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +They hugged Mom and said sorry again. Mom hugged them back and said she loved them too. She smiled and said: + +"Now, how about we make some cookies together?" + +Lily and Tom cheered and said: + +"Yay! Cookies!" + +They followed Mom to the kitchen and forgot about the vase. They were happy again. They liked to make cookies with Mom. They also liked to roar, but only when Mom was not around. +Lily and Sam liked to play outside in the snow. They had a red wagon that they used to pull each other around. One day, they saw a big hill that looked fun to slide down. + +"Let's go down the hill in the wagon!" Sam said. + +"OK, but be careful. The snow is icy and slippery," Lily said. + +They put the wagon at the top of the hill and climbed in. Sam held the handle and Lily held on to the sides. They were ready to go. + +"Ready, set, go!" Sam shouted and pushed the wagon. + +The wagon started to roll down the hill, faster and faster. Lily and Sam laughed and screamed as they felt the wind in their faces. The wagon went over bumps and made funny noises. + +But then, they saw a problem. At the bottom of the hill, there was a big tree. The wagon was going too fast to stop or turn. + +"Look out!" Lily yelled. + +"Close your eyes!" Sam said. + +They closed their eyes and hoped for the best. The wagon hit the tree with a loud bang. Lily and Sam flew out of the wagon and landed in the snow. They were not hurt, but they were very cold and wet. + +They opened their eyes and saw the wagon. It was broken and bent. They felt sad and sorry. + +"Oh no, our wagon!" Lily cried. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. It was my fault. I should have been more careful," Sam said. + +They hugged each other and tried to cheer up. + +"It's OK, Sam. It was fun while it lasted. Maybe we can fix it later. Or maybe we can get a new one for Christmas," Lily said. + +They got up and walked back to their house, holding hands. They left the wagon behind, but they took their memories with them. +Lily liked puzzles. She had many puzzles with animals and flowers and cars. But her favorite puzzle was the purple dragon. The purple dragon had big wings and a long tail and shiny scales. Lily wanted to make the purple dragon puzzle today. + +She took the puzzle box from her shelf and opened it. She poured the pieces on the floor and looked for the corners. She found two corners and put them together. Then she looked for the edge pieces. She found some edge pieces and put them next to the corners. She was making the border of the puzzle. + +But then she saw something. One of the edge pieces was missing. It was the piece with the tip of the dragon's tail. Lily looked around the floor and the box and the shelf. She could not find the piece. She felt sad. She wanted to finish the purple dragon puzzle. + +She thought maybe the piece was under the sofa. She crawled under the sofa and looked. She saw some dust and some toys and some crumbs. But she did not see the puzzle piece. She crawled out of the sofa and looked again. She thought maybe the piece was behind the curtain. She walked to the window and pulled the curtain. She saw some sun and some birds and some leaves. But she did not see the puzzle piece. She let go of the curtain and looked again. + +She thought maybe the piece was on the table. She climbed on a chair and looked. She saw some books and some crayons and some cookies. But she did not see the puzzle piece. She climbed down the chair and looked again. She felt very sad. She wanted to give up. + +But then she heard a noise. It was a meow. It was her cat, Fluffy. Fluffy was on the bed. Fluffy was playing with something. It was the puzzle piece. It was the piece with the tip of the dragon's tail. Fluffy had taken the piece and hidden it on the bed. Lily ran to the bed and grabbed the piece. She was happy. She thanked Fluffy and gave him a cookie. Then she ran to the floor and put the piece in the puzzle. She finished the purple dragon puzzle. She was very happy. She stretched her arms and smiled. She loved puzzles. She loved the purple dragon. She loved Fluffy. +Jenny liked to bake cakes with her mom. They had a big book with many recipes and pictures of yummy cakes. Jenny liked to look at the book and choose a cake to make. Mom was very organized. She always had all the ingredients and tools ready before they started. + +One day, Jenny picked a cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. She showed it to mom and said, "Let's make this one, mom. It looks so pretty and sweet." Mom smiled and said, "Okay, Jenny. That's a good choice. But we need one more thing. We need sugar. We don't have any sugar left in the jar." + +Jenny was sad. She wanted to make the cake now. She asked, "Can we go to the store and buy some sugar, mom?" Mom shook her head and said, "No, Jenny. The store is too far and we don't have time. But maybe we can ask our neighbor, Mrs. Lee, if she can lend us some sugar. She is very nice and she likes to bake too. Maybe she has some extra sugar we can use." + +Jenny liked Mrs. Lee. She was an old lady who lived next door. She always gave Jenny cookies and candies when she visited. Jenny agreed and said, "Okay, mom. Let's ask Mrs. Lee. Maybe she can help us." Mom and Jenny put on their coats and shoes and went to Mrs. Lee's house. They knocked on the door and waited. + +Mrs. Lee opened the door and smiled. She saw mom and Jenny and said, "Hello, my dears. What can I do for you?" Mom explained that they wanted to bake a cake but they ran out of sugar. She asked, "Do you have some sugar you can lend us, Mrs. Lee? We only need a little bit. We will return it to you later." Mrs. Lee nodded and said, "Of course, my dears. I have plenty of sugar. Come in, come in. I have something else for you too." + +Mom and Jenny followed Mrs. Lee into her kitchen. They saw a big cake on the table. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked just like the cake Jenny wanted to make. Jenny gasped and said, "Wow, Mrs. Lee. That's a beautiful cake. It's the same as the one in our book." Mrs. Lee smiled and said, "Yes, Jenny. It is. I made it this morning. And you know what? It's for you. I wanted to surprise you and give you a treat. You are such a good and sweet girl. You can have the cake and the sugar. Happy baking, my dears." Mom and Jenny were very happy and grateful. They thanked Mrs. Lee and hugged her. They took the cake and the sugar and went back to their house. They had a wonderful time eating the cake and baking another one. They shared some with Mrs. Lee too. They were very lucky to have such a nice and generous neighbor. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they decide to play sell. They find some toys and books and put them on a table. They make a sign that says "Sell. One coin for each thing." + +They wait for some people to come and buy their things. But no one comes. They are sad. + +"Maybe we need to go to a different place," Lily says. "Maybe we need to go to the town." + +"The town?" Ben asks. "What is the town?" + +"The town is a big place with many people and houses and shops," Lily explains. "It is very interesting. My mom took me there once. Maybe we can sell our things there." + +"OK, let's go to the town," Ben agrees. "But how do we get there?" + +They look around and see a bus. The bus has a sign that says "Town". They run to the bus and get on. They give the driver two coins and find a seat. + +The bus starts to move. Lily and Ben look out the window. They see many new things. They see cars and trees and animals and bridges. They see a big river and a big park. They see a tall tower and a big clock. They are very excited. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily says. "This is the town. It is so interesting. Do you think we can sell our things here?" + +"I don't know, Lily, I don't know," Ben says. "But I want to see more. This is fun." + +They smile and hold their things. They are happy. They are going to the town. +Lisa liked to pick feathers from the ground. She found them in the park, in the yard, and sometimes on the street. She had a big box where she kept all her feathers. She was very organized. She sorted her feathers by color, size, and shape. She had red feathers, blue feathers, yellow feathers, and more. She had big feathers, small feathers, and fluffy feathers. She had round feathers, long feathers, and pointy feathers. + +One day, Lisa went to the park with her mom. She saw a lot of feathers on the grass. She ran to pick them up. She was very happy. She thought they were from a bird. She wanted to add them to her box. She picked up a white feather, a black feather, and a gray feather. She held them in her hand. She looked at them closely. She noticed something strange. They were not real feathers. They were fake feathers. They were made of plastic. They were from a toy. + +Lisa felt sad. She did not like fake feathers. She wanted real feathers. She threw the fake feathers away. She looked around. She saw a real bird on a tree. It had beautiful feathers. It was a blue jay. It sang a song. Lisa smiled. She liked the blue jay. She wanted to pick a feather from it. But she knew she could not. She knew the blue jay needed its feathers. She decided to leave it alone. She said hello to the blue jay. The blue jay said hello back. Lisa felt happy again. She went back to her mom. She told her about the fake feathers and the blue jay. Her mom hugged her. She said she was proud of her. She said she was a good girl. Lisa felt proud too. She said she loved her mom. She said she loved feathers. +Tom and Anna were brother and sister. They liked to play outside, but they did not like winter. Winter was cold and wet and gray. They wanted summer to come back, with sun and flowers and ice cream. + +One day, their mom said, "Let's go to the park and have some fun. Winter can be fun too, if you accept it and look for the good things." + +Tom and Anna did not want to go, but they followed their mom. At the park, they saw a big hill with snow. Their mom gave them a sled and said, "Try it, it's fun to slide down the hill." + +Tom and Anna were scared, but they decided to try. They sat on the sled and pushed off. They went fast and felt the wind on their faces. They laughed and screamed and felt happy. They went up and down the hill many times, until they were tired and cold. + +Their mom said, "Let's go home and have some hot chocolate. You did great, you accepted winter and had fun. Sometimes, you have to try new things and see the good in them." + +Tom and Anna agreed. They hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are right, winter can be fun too. We learned something new today." + +The moral value of the story is: Accepting what you cannot change and finding the good in it can make you happier and wiser. +Sara and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their furry toys and ride their bicycles in the park. One day, Sara had a big idea. + +"Tom, do you want to marry me?" she asked. + +Tom was surprised. He did not know what marry meant. He liked Sara, but he also liked his bicycle. + +"What is marry?" he asked. + +Sara smiled. She had seen her big sister marry last week. She wore a white dress and a pretty flower in her hair. She kissed a man and everyone clapped. + +"Marry is when you love someone and you want to be with them forever. You wear nice clothes and you get a ring and a cake. Do you want to marry me?" she repeated. + +Tom thought for a moment. He loved Sara, but he also loved his bicycle. He did not want to give it up. + +"Can I still ride my bicycle if I marry you?" he asked. + +Sara nodded. She liked Tom's bicycle too. It was red and shiny and had a bell. + +"Of course you can. We can ride our bicycles together. And we can share our furry toys and our cake. It will be fun. Do you want to marry me?" she asked again. + +Tom smiled. He decided to say yes. He liked the idea of being with Sara forever. He liked the idea of wearing nice clothes and getting a ring and a cake. He liked the idea of riding his bicycle with Sara. + +"Yes, I want to marry you," he said. + +Sara and Tom hugged. They were happy. They ran to Sara's house to tell her mom and dad. They did not know that they had to wait until they were older to really marry. They did not care. They had each other and their bicycles and their furry toys. They had everything they needed. +Tim was a famous mouse. He liked to find food in the big house. He was not afraid of the cat or the dog. He was very fast and smart. + +One day, he saw a big piece of cheese on a board. He ran to get it. But it was a trap! A metal thing snapped on his tail. It hurt a lot. He tried to pull away, but he could not. He was stuck. + +He heard the cat coming. He was scared. He wanted to resist. He did not want to be the cat's lunch. He looked around. He saw a hole in the wall. He had an idea. + +He bit the cheese hard. He threw it to the hole. The cat saw the cheese. He ran to the hole. He tried to get it. He stuck his head in the hole. He could not get out. + +Tim used his teeth to open the trap. He freed his tail. He ran away. He was safe. He was happy. He was still famous. +Lisa loves to skip. She skips in the park, she skips in the school, she skips in the mall. She likes to skip because it makes her happy and fast. She can skip faster than her brother Tom, who likes to run. + +One day, Lisa and Tom go to the mall with their mom. Mom says they can watch a movie. Lisa is excited. She likes movies. She skips to the movie place. Tom runs after her. Mom walks behind them. + +At the movie place, they see a big sign. It says "Modern Popcorn". Lisa and Tom wonder what that means. They ask mom. Mom says it is a new kind of popcorn. It has different colors and flavors. It sounds fun. Mom buys some modern popcorn for them to share. + +They go inside the movie room. It is dark and big. They find their seats. Mom gives them the popcorn. Lisa and Tom look at it. It is very pretty. It has red, blue, green, yellow, and pink pieces. They smell good too. They taste them. They are sweet and salty and sour and spicy and fruity. They are yummy. Lisa and Tom like modern popcorn. + +They watch the movie. It is funny and scary and sad and happy. They laugh and scream and cry and smile. They eat their popcorn. They skip some pieces to each other. They have fun. They love movies and modern popcorn. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are playing in the yard. They see a big hole in the fence. Sara wants to go and look. Ben warns her. + +"No, Sara, do not go. Mom said it is bad. There are mean dogs on the other side. They can bite you." + +But Sara does not listen. She is curious. She crawls through the hole. Ben follows her. He is scared. + +They see a big dog house. There is a sign that says "Beware of Rex". Rex is a big, black dog. He is sleeping on a rag. He looks angry. + +Sara and Ben are quiet. They do not want to wake up Rex. They try to go back to the hole. But Rex hears them. He opens his eyes. He growls. He jumps up. He runs after them. + +Sara and Ben scream. They run fast. They reach the hole. They crawl through. Rex cannot fit. He barks. He bites the fence. + +Sara and Ben are safe. They hug each other. They are sorry. They say to each other. + +"We should have listened to Ben. He was right. Rex is mean. We will not go there again." + +Mom hears them. She comes out. She sees the hole. She sees Rex. She is angry. She scolds them. + +"You are naughty. You did not obey me. You could have been hurt. You are lucky Rex did not catch you. You will not play in the yard for a week. You will stay inside." + +Sara and Ben are sad. They cry. They say to Mom. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We learned our lesson. We will not do it again." + +Mom hugs them. She is still angry. But she loves them. She says to them. + +"I love you, Sara and Ben. But you have to be careful. You have to listen to me. And to each other. You have to be good." + +Sara and Ben nod. They say to Mom. + +"We love you, Mom. We will be good. We will listen to you. And to each other." + +Mom smiles. She is cheerful. She says to them. + +"Good. Now, let's go inside. And have some cookies." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and swing. They saw a stream with water that sparkled in the sun. They wanted to go near it and splash. + +"Look, Lily, a stream!" Ben said. "Can we go there?" + +"Yes, let's go!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. Mommy said not to go too close to the water." + +They ran to the stream and saw some white stones and some fish. They picked up some stones and threw them in the water. They made a big splash and laughed. + +"Look, Ben, a white fish!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "It reminds me of the white cat we saw at the pet shop. Do you remember?" + +"Yes, I do!" Lily said. "It was so soft and fluffy. I wanted to pet it, but Daddy said no." + +They watched the white fish swim away. They heard Mommy calling them. + +"Lily, Ben, it's time to go home!" Mommy said. "Come on, let's go!" + +"OK, Mommy!" Lily and Ben said. They ran to Mommy and gave her a hug. They told her about the stream and the white fish. + +"That sounds like fun!" Mommy said. "But you have to be careful around water, OK?" + +"OK, Mommy!" Lily and Ben said. They got in the car and went home. They were happy and tired. They dreamed of the stream and the white fish. +Lily liked to print pictures with her crayons. She had many colors and papers. She printed flowers, animals, stars and more. She was very happy with her prints. + +One day, she wanted to print a big sun. She found a yellow crayon and a big paper. She started to print a circle and many rays. She wanted to make the sun very bright and hot. + +She printed and printed until the paper was full of yellow. She looked at her sun and smiled. She said, "This is the most beautiful sun ever!" + +She wanted to show her sun to her mom. She picked up the paper and ran to the kitchen. But she was not careful. She bumped into the table and dropped the paper. The paper fell on the stove, where mom was cooking. + +The paper caught fire. Lily screamed. Mom turned around and saw the fire. She quickly grabbed a pot and poured water on the paper. The fire went out, but the paper was burned and wet. + +Lily cried. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry! I wanted to show you my sun, but I ruined it!" + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, sweetie. I'm glad you're not hurt. But you have to be careful with fire. Fire is very hot and dangerous. It can burn things and hurt people. You should never put paper near fire. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I won't do it again." + +Mom said, "I'm proud of you for being honest and sorry. But you don't have to be sad. You can print another sun. And I'm sure it will be beautiful too. Because you are a beautiful and creative girl. And I love you very much." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for being nice to me." + +Mom and Lily hugged and kissed. Then they went to the living room and printed a new sun together. They had fun and learned a lesson. +Ben likes to study ants. He has a book with pictures of ants and he learns their names and what they do. He likes to watch them in the garden, how they carry food and dig tunnels. He thinks ants are smart and busy. + +One day, he sees a big ant hill near the fence. He wants to study it closer, so he brings his book and a magnifying glass. He kneels down and looks at the ants. He sees red ants and black ants and some ants with wings. He says, "Wow, so many ants!" + +But then, he hears a loud bark. It is Rex, the neighbor's dog. Rex is big and scary and he does not like Ben. He runs towards the ant hill, barking and growling. He wants to dig up the ants and chase Ben away. + +Ben is afraid. He does not want Rex to hurt the ants or him. He shouts, "No, Rex, bad dog! Go away!" He picks up his book and his magnifying glass and runs to the house. He hopes the ants are safe. + +He tells his mom what happened. She hugs him and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. Rex is a mean dog. He should not bother you or the ants. You are brave and kind. You love to study ants and learn new things. Maybe we can find another ant hill for you to study. A more mysterious one, where Rex can't find it." +Lily likes to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She goes to the big closet and finds a pink dress that is very pretty. She wants to wear it, but it is on a hanger. She does not know how to take it off. + +She tries to pull the dress, but it does not move. She tries to lift the hanger, but it is too high. She tries to push the hanger, but it is stuck. She feels sad and angry. She wants the pink dress. + +She sees her brother Sam in the hall. He is older and taller than her. She asks him for help. He comes to the closet and sees the pink dress. He likes to tease Lily. He says he wants the pink dress for himself. He reaches for the hanger. + +Lily does not want to share. She says no and grabs the dress. Sam says yes and pulls the hanger. They both tug and tug. The dress is very strong. It does not rip. But the hanger is not. It breaks in two. + +Lily and Sam both fall down. They each have a part of the hanger in their hands. The pink dress is on the floor. They look at each other and feel silly. They laugh and say sorry. They hug and make up. They decide to play something else. They leave the pink dress and the broken hanger in the closet. Mom will find them later. +Tim and Lily are playing with their dolls. Tim has a doll with a big mustache. Lily has a doll with a long dress. Tim likes to make his doll talk with a funny voice. + +"Hello, I am Mr. Mustache. I like to do many things. I like to eat, and sleep, and sing, and dance," Tim says with his doll. + +Lily laughs and makes her doll talk too. + +"Hello, I am Miss Dress. I like to do many things too. I like to read, and draw, and play, and hug," Lily says with her doll. + +Tim and Lily make their dolls talk to each other and have fun. But then, Tim has an idea. He wants to make his doll do something silly. + +"Mr. Mustache, do you want to try something new?" Tim asks with his doll. + +"Sure, what is it?" Lily asks with her doll. + +Tim takes his doll and puts it on Lily's doll's head. He makes his doll say, "Look, I have a new hat. It is a dress hat. It is very pretty." + +Lily does not like this. She thinks Tim is being mean. She takes her doll and pulls it away from Tim's doll. + +"Hey, stop that. That is not a hat. That is my doll's dress. You are making fun of my doll. That is not nice," Lily says. + +Tim thinks Lily is being silly. He thinks his doll looks funny with the dress hat. He laughs and tries to put his doll on Lily's doll's head again. + +"No, it is a hat. It is a funny hat. Look, it is open. You can see the mustache. Ha ha ha," Tim says. + +Lily gets angry. She does not want to play with Tim anymore. She takes her doll and runs away. + +"Go away, Tim. You are not my friend. You are mean. I do not like you," Lily says. + +Tim is surprised. He does not understand why Lily is mad. He thinks he was just playing. He wants to play with Lily again. He takes his doll and follows Lily. + +"Lily, wait. I am sorry. I was just joking. I do not mean to be mean. I like you. You are my friend. Please, come back and play with me," Tim says. + +Will Lily forgive Tim? Will they play with their dolls again? What do you think? +Lily liked to dance when it rained. She put on her boots and coat and ran outside. She jumped in the puddles and spun around. She felt happy and free. + +She saw a bird on the ground. It was not moving. It had wet feathers and closed eyes. Lily felt sad and curious. She bent down and touched the bird. It was cold and stiff. + +"Is the bird dead?" she asked her mom, who came out to look for her. + +"Yes, sweetie, the bird is dead. It means it can't breathe or fly or sing anymore. It's very sad, but sometimes it happens," her mom said, hugging her. + +"Can we help the bird?" Lily asked. + +"We can't make the bird alive again, but we can be kind and gentle. We can bury the bird in the garden and say a prayer. We can remember the bird and how it danced in the sky," her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She and her mom dug a hole and put the bird in it. They covered it with dirt and flowers. They said thank you to the bird for its beauty and music. They said goodbye to the bird and hoped it was happy in heaven. + +Then they went inside and had some hot chocolate. Lily still liked to dance when it rained, but she also liked to watch the birds and listen to their songs. She learned that life was precious and fragile, and that she should be grateful and kind. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their mom's crystal vase. It was shiny and sparkly and made pretty sounds when they tapped it. But mom said they should not touch it, because it was very old and very breakable. She said it was a gift from her grandma, and she loved it very much. + +One day, when mom was out, Tom and Lily decided to play with the crystal vase again. They took it from the shelf and put it on the floor. They pretended it was a castle, and they were the king and the queen. They had a lot of fun, until Tom tripped over a toy and fell on the vase. The vase broke into many pieces, and Tom and Lily were very scared. + +They tried to fix the vase, but they could not. They tried to hide the pieces, but they could not. They knew mom would be very sad and very angry when she saw what they had done. They thought of running away, but they could not. They loved mom, and they did not want to hurt her. + +They decided to tell mom the truth, and say they were sorry. They waited for mom to come home, and they showed her the broken vase. Mom was very sad and very angry, but she also saw that Tom and Lily were very sorry. She hugged them and said she forgave them, but they had to learn a lesson. She said they had to replace the crystal vase with something else. + +Tom and Lily did not have any money, so they could not buy a new vase. They thought of what they could do, and they had an idea. They went to the garden, and picked some flowers. They arranged them in a nice bouquet, and tied a ribbon around them. They wrote a card that said, "We love you, mom. We are sorry for breaking your vase. We hope you like these flowers. They are not as shiny and sparkly as the vase, but they are very pretty and smell very good." + +They gave the flowers and the card to mom, and mom smiled. She said the flowers were amazing, and she loved them very much. She said they were a very thoughtful and sweet gift, and she was proud of them. She said they could not replace the crystal vase, but they could replace her sadness with happiness. She said they were the best gift she ever had. She put the flowers in a glass jar, and placed it on the shelf, where the vase used to be. She said the flowers reminded her of her grandma, who also loved flowers, and of Tom and Lily, who also loved her. She hugged them again, and said they were very good children. Tom and Lily were very happy, and they learned their lesson. They never played with the crystal vase again, or with anything else that was not theirs. They always respected mom's things, and mom's feelings. They always told the truth, and said they were sorry when they made a mistake. They always tried to make mom happy, and mom always loved them. +Ben likes to play with his blocks. He can make many things with them. He can make a house, a car, a tower, or a train. He likes to add more blocks to make his things bigger and better. + +One day, he finds a frog in his yard. The frog is green and wet and fast. It hops and jumps and croaks. Ben thinks the frog is fun. He wants to play with it. He tries to catch the frog, but the frog is too fast for him. + +Ben has an idea. He runs to his room and gets his blocks. He makes a big wall with them. He leaves a small hole in the wall. He puts some water and some bugs near the hole. He hopes the frog will come and see. + +He goes back to the yard and looks for the frog. He sees it near a flower. He sneaks up behind it and grabs it. He is happy. He runs to his wall and puts the frog inside. He thinks the frog will like his new home. + +But the frog does not like it. It does not want to stay in the wall. It wants to be free. It sees the hole and jumps through it. It hops and jumps and croaks away. Ben is sad. He looks at his wall and sees the frog is gone. He wishes he could play with the frog again. He learns that some things are better to watch than to catch. +Sara and Ben love to get mail from their grandma. She lives far away, but she always sends them letters and cards with stickers and stamps. Sara and Ben like to look at the stamps and see the pictures of animals, flowers, and places. + +One day, they got a big envelope from grandma. Inside, there was a letter, a card, and a small box. Sara and Ben opened the box and saw four cookies. They were shaped like stars and had sprinkles on them. They smelled yummy. + +"Wow, grandma made us cookies!" Sara said. + +"Let's eat them!" Ben said. + +They each took a cookie and bit into it. It was soft and sweet and crunchy. They smiled and said, "Mmm, yummy!" + +They read the letter and the card. Grandma wrote that she missed them and loved them. She also wrote that she made the cookies for them and hoped they liked them. She said she used a special stamp to send them the box. She asked them to look at the stamp and tell her what they saw. + +Sara and Ben looked at the stamp. It was a big, round, blue stamp. It had a picture of the earth and the words, "Happy Earth Day". They did not know what Earth Day was, but they liked the stamp. + +"Grandma is so nice," Sara said. + +"Yes, she is," Ben said. + +They decided to write a thank you letter to grandma. They got some paper and crayons and drew pictures of themselves, the cookies, and the stamp. They wrote, "Thank you, grandma. We love you. The cookies are yummy. The stamp is pretty. Happy Earth Day." + +They put the letter in an envelope and asked their mom to help them mail it. They hoped grandma would get it soon and be happy. They also hoped she would send them more cookies and stamps. They loved getting mail from grandma. +Sam and Mia liked to play with water in the garden. They had a big hose that could spray water everywhere. They also had a bucket, some cups and a towel. + +One day, they decided to make a water show for their mom. They took turns to spray water in the air and catch it with the cups. They made funny noises and faces as they did it. + +"Look, mom, look!" Sam shouted. "I can spray water very high!" + +"That's impressive, Sam!" mom said. "But be careful not to spray Mia!" + +But Sam was too excited and he sprayed Mia by mistake. Mia got wet and cold. She was not happy. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Mia cried. "You sprayed me!" + +"I'm sorry, Mia, I'm sorry!" Sam said. "Here, take the towel and dry yourself." + +Mia took the towel and wrapped it around her. She was still a bit angry, but she forgave Sam. They hugged and said sorry to each other. + +Mom smiled and clapped her hands. She was proud of her children. She said they did a great water show. She gave them a big hug and a cookie. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had a big box of toys and a candle. The candle was for when it was dark and they wanted to make shadows on the wall. They liked to pretend they were animals or monsters or fairies. + +But today, their mom said they had to stop playing soon. She said they had to go to the dentist. Lily and Ben did not like the dentist. He made their teeth hurt and gave them a bad taste in their mouth. They wanted to delay going to the dentist as long as they could. + +"Let's hide under the bed," Lily said. "Maybe mom will not find us." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to take the candle. It is too dark under the bed without it." + +They took the candle and crawled under the bed. They lit the candle and held it carefully. They made funny faces and noises and laughed. They forgot about the dentist for a while. + +But then, they smelled something bad. They saw smoke coming from the bed. The candle had burned the sheet. They were scared and dropped the candle. The fire grew bigger and bigger. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Ben shouted. "Fire! Fire!" + +Mom heard them and ran to their room. She saw the fire and grabbed a bucket of water. She threw the water on the fire and put it out. She was angry and worried. + +"What were you doing with the candle?" she asked. "You could have burned the whole house down. You could have hurt yourselves. You know you are not supposed to play with fire." + +Lily and Ben were sorry. They cried and hugged mom. They said they were sorry and they would not do it again. They said they were trying to delay going to the dentist. + +Mom sighed and hugged them back. She said she was glad they were OK. She said they still had to go to the dentist, but she would buy them ice cream afterwards. She said they had to be more careful and listen to her. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They got ready to go to the dentist. They hoped he would be nice and gentle. They hoped the ice cream would be yummy. They learned their lesson. They would not play with fire or candles again. They would not delay doing what mom said. They would be good kids. +Sam and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food for their toys. Sam found a big tray in the cupboard and put some plastic fruits and vegetables on it. He said, "Look, Lily, I made a salad for our guests. Do you want to help me carry it to the table?" + +Lily nodded and grabbed one end of the tray. But the tray was heavy and slippery, and Lily was not very careful. She bumped into the chair and the tray wobbled. Some of the fruits and vegetables fell off and rolled on the floor. + +"Oops!" Lily said. "Sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to drop them." + +Sam was not happy. He had worked hard to make the salad. He said, "Lily, you have to be more careful. You could have broken the tray or hurt yourself. Mommy always warns us not to play with the big tray. It is not a toy. It is for grown-ups only." + +Lily felt bad. She knew Sam was right. She said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't listen to Mommy. I wanted to play with you and have fun. But I should have used a smaller tray or a plate. Can we still be friends?" + +Sam smiled. He was not angry anymore. He said, "Of course we can still be friends. You are my sister and I love you. But next time, let's use something else to make our food. Something more normal and safe. OK?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "OK, Sam. Thank you for being nice to me. Let's pick up the fruits and vegetables and put them back in the basket. Then we can make something else for our guests. Maybe some cookies or sandwiches. What do you think?" + +Sam agreed. He said, "That sounds good, Lily. Let's do that. But first, let's clean up the mess. We don't want Mommy to see it and get mad at us." + +They hugged and went to work. They were happy to play together and to learn from their mistakes. They were good children and good chefs. +Lily was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. She had a big iron that she pretended was a phone. She put it to her ear and said, "Hello, this is Lily. How are you?" + +She heard a loud sneeze from downstairs. It was her dad. He was sick and had to stay in bed. Lily wanted to make him feel better. She had an idea. She took her iron and ran downstairs. + +She found her dad in his room, covered with a blanket. He looked tired and sad. Lily smiled and said, "Dad, I have a surprise for you. It will make you happy." + +She gave him the iron and said, "This is a phone. You can talk to anyone you want. You can call Mom, or Grandma, or your friends. They will say nice things to you and make you laugh." + +Her dad looked at the iron and tried to smile. He said, "Thank you, Lily. That's very sweet of you. But this is not a phone. This is an iron. It is for making clothes smooth. It is very hot and can hurt you. You have to be careful with it." + +Lily did not understand. She thought the iron was a phone. She wanted to show her dad how it worked. She pressed a button on the iron and said, "Look, Dad, it makes a sound. It is ringing. Someone is calling you. You have to answer it." + +She put the iron to her dad's ear. But the iron was not ringing. It was steaming. The hot steam burned her dad's ear. He screamed and dropped the iron. He was in pain. Lily was scared. She did not mean to hurt her dad. She started to cry. + +Her dad hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. You didn't know. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I love you. You are a good girl. But please, don't play with the iron again. It is not a toy. It is dangerous." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Dad. I love you too. I won't play with the iron again. I will play with my dolls. They are not dangerous. They are fun." + +Her dad kissed her and said, "That's a good idea. You can play with your dolls. And maybe later, we can watch a movie together. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds good, Dad. I hope you feel better soon. Maybe the movie will make you happy." + +Her dad smiled and said, "Maybe it will, Lily. Maybe it will." +Anna and Ben liked to play near the stream. They liked to watch the fish and the frogs and the ducks. They liked to throw stones and make splashes. They liked to run and jump and laugh. + +One day, they saw a big dog near the stream. The dog was black and brown and had sharp teeth. The dog barked and growled and ran towards them. Anna and Ben were scared. They ran away from the dog and hid behind a tree. + +The dog did not see them. The dog went to the stream and drank some water. Then the dog saw the ducks. The dog chased the ducks and tried to catch them. The ducks were troubled. They quacked and flapped and flew away. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for the ducks. They did not like the dog. They wanted the dog to go away. They worried about the ducks and the fish and the frogs. They wondered what to do. + +They saw a big stick near the tree. They had an idea. They picked up the stick and ran towards the dog. They waved the stick and shouted at the dog. The dog was surprised. The dog stopped chasing the ducks and looked at them. The dog was afraid. The dog ran away from the stick and the shouts. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They had scared the dog away. They had saved the ducks and the fish and the frogs. They went back to the stream and played again. They were brave and clever. They were friends. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the woods. One day, they saw a big cave. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the cave," Tom said. "Maybe we can find some treasure." + +"No, Tom, that is foolish," Sue said. "The cave is dark and scary. There might be bears or snakes or spiders. We should go back." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran into the cave. Sue followed him. She did not want him to get lost or hurt. + +They walked deeper and deeper into the cave. It was cold and wet and quiet. They could not see anything. They only had a small flashlight. + +"Tom, I don't like this," Sue said. "Let's go back. Please." + +But Tom did not listen. He saw something shiny in the corner. He thought it was gold. He ran to get it. + +But it was not gold. It was a trap. A big net fell on Tom and Sue. They were stuck. They could not move. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "Someone help us!" + +But no one heard them. They were too far away. + +They heard a loud roar. It was a bear. The bear lived in the cave. He was hungry. He smelled Tom and Sue. He came to eat them. + +The bear saw the net. He thought it was a gift. He thought someone had served him a tasty snack. He licked his lips. He opened his mouth. + +Tom and Sue were very scared. They wished they had never gone into the cave. They wished they had listened to Sue. They were very foolish. They said sorry to each other. + +But it was too late. The bear was ready to bite. He was very happy. He thanked whoever had served him. He said: + +"Yum, yum, yum!" +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, they saw a big cake on the table. It looked yummy. They wanted to eat some. + +"Let's take some cake," Tom said. "No one will know." + +"But Mom said no cake before dinner," Sam said. "She will be mad." + +"Who cares?" Tom said. "She is not here. Come on, it will be fun." + +Tom and Sam went to the table. They took a big knife. They cut a big piece of cake. They put it on a plate. They ran to the sofa. They ate the cake. It was sweet and soft. They smiled. + +But they did not see the man in the corner. He was bald. He had a big camera. He was taking pictures of them. He worked for a newspaper. He was looking for a story. + +He saw Tom and Sam steal the cake. He thought they were bad boys. He took many pictures of them. He wrote a story about them. He called them "The Cake Thieves". He put the story and the pictures in the newspaper. + +The next day, Tom and Sam's mom saw the newspaper. She was very angry. She showed them the story and the pictures. She scolded them. She said they were naughty and dishonest. She said they had to say sorry and give back the cake. She said they had no dessert for a week. + +Tom and Sam felt very bad. They cried. They wished they had not stolen the cake. They learned their lesson. They never stole again. +Sara and Ben like to dig in the dirt. They look for shiny rocks and pretty shells. They have a big box where they keep their treasures. One day, they find a new spot to dig. It has many different colors of dirt and sand. + +"Look, Sara, I found a red rock!" Ben says. He holds up a small stone that glows in the sun. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice rock. Maybe it is a mineral. A mineral is a kind of rock that has something special inside," Sara says. She knows a lot of things because she likes to read books. + +"Can we break it and see what is inside?" Ben asks. He wants to know if the rock has more colors or sparkles. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe we should not break it. It might be hard to break, or it might hurt our fingers, or it might be a rare rock that we should keep whole," Sara says. She is careful with her things and does not like to break them. + +"But I want to see what is inside! Please, Sara, let me break it. Just a little bit. Maybe we can find another one like it," Ben says. He is curious and likes to try new things. + +Sara thinks for a moment. She does not want to make Ben sad, but she also does not want to ruin the rock. She decides to encourage Ben to do something else. + +"Ben, I have an idea. Why don't we take the rock home and show it to Mom and Dad? Maybe they know what kind of mineral it is. Maybe they have a book or a tool that can help us learn more about it. Maybe they can tell us if it is okay to break it or not. What do you think?" Sara says. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He still wants to see what is inside the rock, but he also wants to share it with Mom and Dad. He thinks they might be proud of him for finding such a cool rock. He agrees to Sara's idea. + +"Okay, Sara, let's do that. But can we dig a little more first? Maybe we can find more rocks or shells or something else," Ben says. + +"Sure, Ben, let's dig a little more. But be careful not to break anything. We want to keep our treasures safe and beautiful," Sara says. + +They smile at each other and continue to dig in the dirt. They are happy to have each other and their box of treasures. They are happy to explore and learn new things. They are happy to encourage each other. +Lily liked to dance. She danced in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the night. She danced with her doll, with her cat, and with her mom. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She was happy when she danced. + +One day, she saw a new plant in the garden. It had green leaves and red flowers. It was very pretty. Lily wanted to dance with the plant. She ran to the plant and hugged it. She said, "Hello, plant. Do you want to dance with me?" + +The plant did not say anything. It did not like to be hugged. It did not like to dance. It liked to stay still and grow. It was angry with Lily. It shook its leaves and dropped its flowers. It made Lily dirty. Lily was sad. She let go of the plant and cried. + +Mom heard Lily cry. She came to the garden and saw what happened. She said, "Lily, why did you hug the plant? The plant does not like to be hugged. The plant likes to be watered and cared for. You made the plant unhappy and yourself dirty. You should say sorry to the plant and wash yourself." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, plant. I did not know you did not like to dance. I wanted to be your friend. I will water you and care for you. I will not hug you again." She gave the plant a gentle pat and went to wash herself. + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good, Lily. You learned a lesson today. Not everyone likes to dance like you. You should respect their feelings and choices. You can still be friends with them, but you have to be kind and gentle. Then you will be happy and they will be happy too." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they find a big pair of scissors in the kitchen. They think it is a toy. + +"Look, I can cut this paper!" Tom says. He cuts a hole in the paper. + +"Wow, that is fun!" Sam says. He wants to try too. He takes the scissors from Tom. + +"Hey, give it back!" Tom says. He is angry. He pulls the scissors from Sam. + +"No, it is my turn!" Sam says. He is angry too. He pushes Tom. + +Tom falls down. The scissors cut his lip. He feels pain. He sees blood. He cries. + +"Mommy! Mommy!" Tom calls. He runs to his mommy. + +Sam is scared. He drops the scissors. He runs away. + +Tom's mommy comes. She sees Tom's lip. She is worried. She takes him to the doctor. + +The doctor looks at Tom's lip. He says it is bad. He says Tom needs stitches. He gives Tom a shot. It hurts. + +Tom is sad. He wishes he did not play with the scissors. He wishes he was good. He wishes Sam was good too. He misses his friend. +Lily had a yellow diary that she liked to write in every day. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams and her feelings. She did not want anyone to read her diary, because it was her secret. + +One day, she left her diary on her bed when she went to play outside. Her brother Max saw the diary and was curious. He opened it and started to read. He saw that Lily wrote that he was mean and annoying. He got angry and tore some pages from the diary. + +When Lily came back, she saw her diary on the floor and some pages missing. She was very sad and mad. She picked up her diary and ran to Max. She yelled at him, "You are a bad brother! You ruined my diary! Give me back my pages!" + +Max yelled back, "You are a bad sister! You wrote mean things about me! I don't have your pages!" + +They yelled and yelled until their mom came and stopped them. She asked them what happened and they told her. She was not happy. She said, "You both did wrong. Lily, you should not write mean things about your brother. Max, you should not read and tear your sister's diary. You should say sorry to each other and share your feelings nicely." + +Lily and Max felt sorry and hugged each other. They said sorry and promised to be nicer. They also helped each other to fix the diary with some tape and stickers. Lily let Max write something nice in her diary and Max let Lily play with his car. They learned to respect each other's things and feelings. +Lily loved elephants. She had many toys of elephants, and she liked to watch them on TV. She always asked her mom and dad to take her to the zoo, where she could see real elephants. But her mom and dad said no. They said the zoo was too far, too expensive, and too crowded. They said maybe when she was older, they would go to the zoo. + +One day, Lily saw a poster on the street. It said there was a circus in town, and it had elephants. Lily was very excited. She ran to her mom and dad and showed them the poster. She begged them to take her to the circus. She said she wanted to see the elephants more than anything. She said she would be very good and do all her chores. She said please, please, please. + +Her mom and dad looked at each other. They saw how happy Lily was. They decided to permit her to go to the circus. They said they would buy tickets for the next day. They said they would have a fun family outing. They said they loved Lily very much. + +The next day, Lily woke up early. She put on her favorite dress and her elephant necklace. She ate her breakfast and brushed her teeth. She was ready to go to the circus. Her mom and dad drove her to the big tent. They bought popcorn and cotton candy. They found their seats and waited for the show to start. + +The show was amazing. Lily saw clowns, acrobats, lions, and horses. She laughed and clapped and cheered. But she was waiting for the elephants. She wanted to see them the most. Finally, the ringmaster announced that the elephants were coming. Lily saw four big gray elephants enter the ring. They had colorful blankets and hats on. They walked in a line and did tricks. Lily was amazed. She thought they were the most beautiful animals in the world. + +But then, something went wrong. One of the elephants looked angry. He did not want to do the tricks. He did not like the loud noise and the bright lights. He did not like the whip and the chain. He wanted to be free. He roared and shook his head. He broke the chain and ran out of the ring. He knocked over the chairs and the people. He made a big mess. + +Lily was scared. She did not understand why the elephant was angry. She thought he was happy in the circus. She thought he liked to do the tricks. She did not know he was sad and hurt. She cried and hugged her mom and dad. They told her not to worry. They told her they were safe. They told her they would leave the circus and go home. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that elephants are not toys. They are not meant for the circus. They are meant for the wild. She learned that animals have feelings too. They can be happy or sad, or angry. She learned to respect and love them. She still loved elephants, but she did not want to see them in the circus anymore. She wanted to see them in the zoo, or better yet, in their natural home. She hoped the angry elephant would find his way back to his family and friends. She hoped he would be happy again. +Ben and Lily were going to fly in a big plane for the first time. They were very excited, but also a little nervous. They packed their bags and hugged their mom and dad goodbye. + +"Have fun, kids! We'll see you soon!" Mom said. + +"Be good, and listen to your aunt and uncle!" Dad said. + +They got on the plane and found their seats. They buckled their belts and looked out the window. They saw the clouds and the sun and the birds. They heard the pilot say, "Hello, everyone. We are ready to take off. Please stay in your seats and enjoy the flight." + +The plane started to move faster and faster. Ben and Lily felt their stomachs go up and down. They held hands and smiled. They liked the feeling of flying. + +They watched a movie and ate some snacks. They played with their toys and drew some pictures. They talked to each other and to the nice lady next to them. They had a lot of fun. + +After a while, they heard the pilot say, "We are almost there. We are going to land soon. Please put your things away and buckle your belts again." + +The plane started to go down and down. Ben and Lily saw the ground and the houses and the cars. They felt the plane shake and bump. They held hands and closed their eyes. They were a little scared. + +They heard the pilot say, "We have landed. Welcome to your destination. Thank you for flying with us. Have a nice day." + +The plane stopped and the doors opened. Ben and Lily got up and grabbed their bags. They followed the people and got off the plane. They saw their aunt and uncle waiting for them. They ran to them and hugged them. + +"Hi, Ben and Lily! We are so happy to see you!" Aunt said. + +"Hi, Aunt and Uncle! We are happy to see you too!" Ben and Lily said. + +They told them all about their flight and how they felt. They said they liked flying, but they were also glad to be on the land. They said they were ready to have more fun with their aunt and uncle. + +They walked to the car and drove away. They looked out the window and saw new things. They were excited, but also a little nervous. They wondered what adventures they would have in this new land. +Ben and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the backyard with their toys. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the best toy. + +One day, Ben found a big red truck in the backyard. He wanted to play with it. He grabbed it and ran away from Lily. Lily saw him and got mad. She wanted the truck too. She ran after him and shouted. + +"Give me the truck, Ben! It is my turn!" Lily said. + +"No, it is mine! I found it first!" Ben said. + +They both pulled the truck hard. They were stubborn. They did not listen to each other. They did not see the big hole in the backyard. They fell into the hole with the truck. They got hurt and dirty. They cried and screamed. + +Mom and Dad heard them and came to the backyard. They saw Ben and Lily in the hole with the truck. They were angry and sad. They helped them out of the hole and took them inside. They cleaned their wounds and clothes. They took away the truck and put it in the closet. They said Ben and Lily could not play with it anymore. They said they had to learn to share and be nice. + +Ben and Lily hated the hole. They hated the truck. They hated each other. They had a bad day. They wished they had shared and been nice. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they fight over a toy car. Anna wants to play with it, but Ben says it is his. They pull and push and yell. Mom hears them and is not happy. + +Mom says, "Stop fighting, or you will not go to the park with me. I have to take a taxi, because our car is broken. You can come with me, but only if you share and be nice." + +Anna and Ben do not listen. They keep fighting. Mom says, "That's it. You have to stay home with Dad. I will go to the park by myself." She takes her bag and leaves. Anna and Ben feel sad and sorry. + +They look out the window and see Mom get in a taxi. The taxi driver is nice. He says, "Hello, where are you going?" Mom says, "To the park, please." The taxi driver says, "OK, but you are lucky. There is a big parade today. The park will be very crowded and noisy. You might not have fun." + +Anna and Ben hear this and wish they could go to the park. They love parades. They love the music and the colors and the balloons. They think Mom will have fun, and they will miss it. They realize they were silly to fight over a toy car. They hug and say sorry to each other. + +They run to Dad and say, "Dad, we are sorry we fought. We want to go to the park with Mom. Can we catch another taxi?" Dad smiles and says, "I'm glad you understand. Yes, we can catch another taxi. But you have to promise to share and be nice, OK?" Anna and Ben nod and say, "OK, Dad. We promise." + +They get in another taxi and go to the park. They see Mom and wave. Mom is surprised and happy. She hugs them and says, "I'm so happy you came. I missed you. Did you make up?" Anna and Ben say, "Yes, Mom. We did. We learned our lesson. Fighting is bad. Sharing is good." Mom says, "That's right. I'm proud of you. Now let's enjoy the parade." + +They watch the parade and have fun. They see the music and the colors and the balloons. They share the toy car and play together. They are happy and lucky. They understand. +Mia and Leo were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with many fruits. They wanted to pick some fruits and eat them. + +"Look, Leo, there are peaches on the tree!" Mia said. "They are round and soft and sweet. Let's get some!" + +They ran to the tree and tried to reach the peaches. But the peaches were too high for them. They jumped and stretched, but they could not touch them. + +"I want a peach, I want a peach!" Leo whined. He was hungry and sad. + +Mia had an idea. She saw an ancient stool near the fence. It was old and dusty, but it was tall. She dragged the stool to the tree and climbed on it. + +"Here, Leo, I can get a peach for you!" she said. She picked a big peach and threw it to Leo. + +Leo caught the peach and smiled. He bit into it and felt the juice run down his chin. It was delicious. He thanked Mia and gave her a hug. + +They shared the peach and enjoyed it. They did not cry anymore. They were happy and full. They decided to play some more in the garden. They loved the peaches and the tree. They loved each other. +Lily was sad. She had a bad dream and woke up crying. She wanted her mommy and daddy, but they were not in their room. She felt scared and alone. + +She walked to the kitchen, hoping to find them. She saw a plate of waffles on the table. They smelled good and looked yummy. She wondered who made them. She heard a voice behind her. + +"Hi, Lily. Are you hungry?" It was her big brother, Sam. He was holding a glass of milk. He smiled at her. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. "Sam, I had a bad dream. I want mommy and daddy. Where are they?" she asked. + +Sam hugged her back and comforted her. "It's okay, Lily. Mommy and daddy went to the store. They will be back soon. They made waffles for us before they left. They love us very much. Do you want some waffles? They are warm and sweet." + +Lily nodded. She liked waffles. She liked Sam too. He was nice and brave. He helped her feel better. He gave her a glass of milk and a fork. They sat at the table and ate the waffles together. They talked and laughed. Lily forgot about her bad dream. She felt happy and safe. She thanked Sam for being her brother. He thanked her for being his sister. They hugged again. They waited for mommy and daddy to come home. They knew they were a family. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was fun and fast. They took turns to go down the slide. + +One time, Anna saw a small pebble on the slide. It was white and shiny. She wanted to pick it up and keep it. She thought it was a pretty stone. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pebble!" she said, holding it in her hand. + +"Let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the pebble. + +"No, it's mine!" Anna said, pulling her hand away. + +They started to fight over the pebble. They pushed and pulled and shouted. + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice said. It was their mom. She had seen them fighting from the bench. + +She came over and took the pebble from Anna's hand. + +"This is not a toy. It's a pebble. You can't slide with it. It can hurt you or someone else. You have to share and be nice to each other. Do you understand?" she said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for fighting. + +"Can we still slide, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, you can. But first, you have to say sorry to each other and give each other a hug," mom said. + +Anna and Ben said sorry and hugged. They smiled and ran to the slide. They slid down together and laughed. They forgot about the pebble. They had more fun sliding with each other. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they liked to pretend they were in a castle. They used cushions to make walls and towers, and they wore hats and capes. + +"Tom, can I be the queen?" Lily asked. + +"OK, Lily, you can be the queen. But I want to be the king," Tom said. + +They put the biggest cushions on the sofa and sat on them. They pretended they had a crown and a scepter. They looked at their castle and smiled. + +"Tom, our castle is very nice. It is peaceful and cozy," Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily, it is. I like our castle. It is fun and safe," Tom said. + +They hugged each other and looked out of the window. They saw the sun and the clouds and the birds. They felt happy and warm. They played in their castle until it was time for lunch. +Jenny was a bossy girl who liked to tell everyone what to do. She wanted to have a tea party with her dolls and invite her friends, but she did not want to share her pastry. She had a big, yummy pastry that her mom gave her for being good. She hid it under a napkin and hoped no one would see it. + +She called her friends, Sam and Lily, and told them to come to her house. She said they could play with her dolls and have tea, but they had to do everything she said. Sam and Lily liked Jenny, but they did not like how she was bossy. They decided to go anyway, because they wanted to have fun. + +When they got to Jenny's house, they saw her tea set and her dolls. They also saw the napkin on the plate, but they did not know what was under it. Jenny said, "Welcome to my tea party! You can sit here and here, and I will sit here. You can have this tea and this cookie, and I will have this tea and this napkin." She smiled and lifted the napkin, revealing her pastry. + +Sam and Lily gasped. They thought the pastry looked delicious and they wanted a bite. They asked Jenny, "Can we have some of your pastry, please? It looks so good!" + +Jenny shook her head. She said, "No, this is my pastry. I got it for being good. You can't have any. It's mine, mine, mine!" She took a big bite and made a loud noise. + +Sam and Lily felt sad and angry. They thought Jenny was being mean and selfish. They did not want to play with her anymore. They said, "We don't like your tea party. You are not a good friend. You don't share. We are going home." They got up and left, leaving Jenny alone with her pastry. + +Jenny felt surprised and lonely. She did not understand why her friends left. She looked at her pastry and realized it was not as yummy as she thought. She wished she had shared it with Sam and Lily. She wished they were still there. She wished she was not so bossy. She learned a lesson that day: it is better to be kind and generous than to be greedy and rude. +Tom and Mia like to play with wood. They have many wood blocks and sticks. They can make houses, cars, animals and more. They have fun together. + +One day, Tom wants to make a big tower with all the wood. He says to Mia, "Let's make a tower. It will be tall and strong. We can use all the wood we have." + +But Mia does not want to make a tower. She wants to make a boat. She says to Tom, "No, let's make a boat. It will be fast and pretty. We can use some wood and some paper." + +Tom and Mia start to argue. They both want to use the wood for their own idea. They pull and push the wood. They say, "Mine, mine, mine!" + +Then, they hear a loud noise. They look up and see a big bird. The bird has a clear beak and clear wings. It is shiny and beautiful. The bird flies down and picks up some wood with its beak. It flies away with the wood. + +Tom and Mia are surprised. They stop arguing. They watch the bird fly away with their wood. They say, "Wow, wow, wow!" + +They look at each other and smile. They say, "Let's share the wood. We can make a tower and a boat. We can play together." + +They hug and start to change the wood. They make a tower and a boat. They have fun together. They hope to see the clear bird again. +Lily was a cheerful girl who liked to help her dad, who was a farmer. Every morning, she would wake up early and feed the chickens, the cows and the pigs. She would also water the plants and pick some fruits and vegetables. She loved to care for the animals and the crops, and they loved her back. + +One day, Lily saw a new animal on the farm. It was a small, brown horse with a long mane and a tail. Lily ran to her dad and asked, "Dad, who is this? Can I pet him?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "This is Toby, our new horse. He is very friendly and gentle. You can pet him, but be careful not to pull his hair or his ears. He likes to eat carrots and apples. Do you want to give him some?" + +Lily nodded and took a carrot and an apple from a basket. She walked slowly to Toby and held out her hand. Toby sniffed her hand and licked it. Then he ate the carrot and the apple. Lily giggled and stroked his nose. Toby nuzzled her cheek and whinnied softly. + +Lily and Toby became good friends. Lily would ride him around the farm and tell him stories. Toby would listen and nod his head. They would also play with the other animals and have fun. Lily was very happy and so was Toby. They cared for each other very much. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They had many toys, but they also liked to look inside the cabinet where Mom kept the cookies. Sometimes, Mom gave them a cookie as a treat, but only one each. + +One day, Mom went to the store and told Lily and Ben to be good and not touch the cabinet. Lily and Ben nodded, but as soon as Mom left, they ran to the kitchen. They saw that the cabinet was open, and there was a big jar of cookies inside. + +"Wow, look at all the cookies!" Lily said. "Let's take some and eat them!" + +"No, we can't do that!" Ben said. "Mom said not to touch the cabinet. It's not nice to take things without asking." + +"But Mom won't know!" Lily said. "She won't count the cookies. And they look so yummy!" + +Lily and Ben disagreed. They started to argue and pull the jar. They did not hear Mom come back from the store. She saw them fighting over the cookies and was very angry. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing?" Mom said. "You broke the rule and disobeyed me. You are not supposed to touch the cabinet. And you are not supposed to fight with each other. You are twins, you should share and be kind." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They dropped the jar and hugged each other. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. Mom forgave them, but she said they had to learn their lesson. She took away the jar of cookies and said they could not have any for a week. + +Lily and Ben realized they made a mistake. They wished they had listened to Mom and to Ben. They learned that it is better to follow the rules and to respect each other. They decided to play with their toys instead of the cookies. They also decided to agree more and disagree less. +Ben was a cat who liked to play with his tail. He would chase it, bite it, and swing it around. He thought his tail was the best toy ever. But one day, he saw something new in the garden. It was a big, fluffy, white dog. + +The dog ran up to Ben and said, "Hello, cat. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben was scared of the dog. He did not like his loud bark and his big teeth. He hid behind a bush and said, "No, thank you. I have my tail to play with." + +The dog was sad. He wanted to make a new friend. He said, "But your tail is not fun. It is just a part of you. You cannot join it or throw it or fetch it. Come and play with me. I have a ball and a stick and a bone. They are much more fun than your tail." + +Ben was curious. He peeked out from the bush and saw the dog's toys. They looked interesting and colorful. He wondered what they felt like and how they moved. He said, "Maybe I can try your toys for a little while. But I still like my tail the best." + +The dog was happy. He said, "Sure, cat. Come and join me. We can share my toys and have fun together. Maybe you will like them as much as I do." + +Ben came out from the bush and followed the dog to his toys. He was a little nervous, but also excited. He tried the ball and the stick and the bone. He found out that they were fun to join and throw and fetch. He also found out that the dog was not so bad. He was friendly and playful and gentle. He said, "Thank you, dog. You have nice toys and you are a good friend. I still like my tail, but I also like you and your toys." + +The dog was glad. He said, "You are welcome, cat. You are a good friend too. I still like my toys, but I also like you and your tail. We can play with both of them." + +Ben and the dog became friends. They played with their toys and their tails. They had fun and learned new things. They were not troubled anymore. They were happy. +Ben and Lily liked to swim in the sea. They had a big ball and a small boat. They played with the ball and the boat every day. They were happy. + +One day, the sky was dark and the wind was strong. Ben and Lily heard a loud noise. It was a hurricane. The hurricane was coming to the sea. Ben and Lily were worried. + +They ran to their mom and dad. Mom and dad hugged them and said, "Don't be scared. We have to go to a safe place. We will take the ball and the boat with us. The hurricane will not hurt them." + +Mom and dad put Ben and Lily in the car. They drove away from the sea. They went to a big house with many people. The people were nice and gave them food and toys. Ben and Lily felt better. + +The hurricane passed by. The sea was calm again. Ben and Lily went back to their home. They saw their ball and their boat. They were happy. They said, "Thank you, mom and dad. Thank you, people. We are safe. We can swim again." +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, Lily's mom said, "We are going to see fireworks tonight. Do you want to invite Ben?" + +Lily was happy. She ran to Ben's house and knocked on the door. Ben opened the door and smiled. "Hi, Lily. Do you want to play?" + +Lily said, "No, I want to invite you. We are going to see fireworks tonight. Do you want to come?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I want to come. Fireworks are pretty and loud. Let me ask my mom." + +Ben's mom said, "Okay, you can go with Lily. But be careful and stay with them. Fireworks can be dangerous." + +Lily and Ben thanked Ben's mom and ran to Lily's house. They got in the car with Lily's mom and dad. They drove to the big field where the fireworks were. + +When they got there, they saw many people and lights. They heard music and laughter. They found a spot on the grass and sat down. They waited for the fireworks to start. + +Soon, the sky was filled with colors and shapes. Lily and Ben clapped and cheered. They saw stars and flowers and hearts. They saw red and blue and green and yellow. They saw sparkles and flashes and bangs. They were amazed and happy. + +But not everyone was happy. Some naughty kids were playing with firecrackers. They threw them at people and animals. They made loud noises and scared everyone. They were not careful and they hurt themselves. + +Lily and Ben saw the naughty kids and felt sorry for them. They said, "That is not nice. That is not fun. That is dangerous. They should stop." + +Lily's mom and dad agreed. They said, "You are right. They should stop. They are ruining the fireworks for everyone. They are hurting themselves and others. They are naughty and foolish." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "We are not like them. We are good and smart. We enjoy the fireworks and we are careful. We are happy and grateful." + +Lily's mom and dad hugged them. They said, "We are proud of you. You are good and smart. You enjoy the fireworks and you are careful. You are happy and grateful. We love you." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said, "We love you too. And we love fireworks. They are pretty and loud. They are fun and amazing. They are a special treat." + +They watched the fireworks until they ended. They clapped and cheered one last time. They said goodbye to the people and the lights. They got in the car and drove home. They were tired and sleepy. They had a wonderful night. They dreamed of fireworks. +Tom and Lily were at the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Tom got there first and climbed up the ladder. Lily followed him, but Tom did not want to share. + +"Go away, Lily!" Tom shouted. "This is my slide! You are too small and slow!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to slide too. She did not think Tom was being nice. She tried to climb up, but Tom kicked her with his foot. Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry. + +Mom heard Lily's cry and came to see what happened. She saw Tom on the slide and Lily on the ground. She was not happy with Tom. + +"Tom, why did you kick your sister?" Mom asked. "That was very selfish and mean of you. You should share the slide with her. It is not only yours." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he had been wrong. He slid down and hugged Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I was selfish. You can slide with me. Do you want to go again?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She forgave Tom. They climbed up the ladder together and slid down. They had fun and laughed. Mom watched them and smiled too. She was glad they made up. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have a lot of fun. But after a while, they feel tired and hungry. + +"Let's go home and eat," says Anna. + +"OK," says Ben. "But can we stop at the ice cream truck first?" + +They see the ice cream truck near the gate. They run to it and wait in line. They see many flavors of ice cream. They have to choose one. + +"What do you want?" asks the ice cream man. + +"I want chocolate," says Anna. + +"I want strawberry," says Ben. + +The ice cream man gives them their cones. They pay him and say thank you. They lick their ice cream and smile. + +They walk home with their ice cream. They see their mom waiting for them at the door. + +"Hi, kids," says mom. "Did you have fun at the park?" + +"Yes, mom," says Anna. "We played a lot. But we are tired and hungry." + +"We have some soup and bread for lunch," says mom. "But first, finish your ice cream and wash your hands." + +"OK, mom," says Ben. "Can we rest after lunch?" + +"Of course, you can," says mom. "You can rest on the couch or in your bed. But first, eat your lunch and follow the order." + +Anna and Ben nod. They finish their ice cream and wash their hands. They sit at the table and eat their soup and bread. They feel warm and full. They thank mom and go to rest. They are happy. +Sara likes to skip. She skips in the park, she skips in the school, she skips at home. She skips with her friends, she skips with her dog, she skips with her mom. Skipping makes her happy and strong. + +One day, Sara finds a big weight in the garage. It is round and shiny and heavy. She wants to skip with it, but it is too hard to lift. She tries to roll it, but it is too slow. She tries to push it, but it is too big. She feels sad and tired. + +Then, she sees a harmless bug on the weight. It is green and fuzzy and has six legs. It crawls on the weight and tickles it. Sara laughs and watches the bug. She forgets about the weight and skips with the bug. She names it Skipper and makes it her friend. Skipping with Skipper makes her happy and strong. +Sara was happy. She had a new dress. It was pink and soft and had flowers on it. She wanted to show it to her friends. She asked her mom to help her dress. + +Mom said, "Okay, Sara, but first we have to put on some sunscreen. The sun is very bright today and we don't want to get burned." She rubbed some cream on Sara's face and arms and legs. Sara did not like the cream. It was sticky and cold. She wanted to wear her new dress. + +Mom said, "Now you can wear your new dress, but you also need a hat and shoes. The sand is very hot and we don't want to hurt your feet." She gave Sara a straw hat and some sandals. Sara liked the hat. It had a ribbon on it. She did not like the shoes. They were hard and tight. She wanted to wear her new dress. + +Mom said, "You look very pretty, Sara, but you also need a bag. We have to bring some water and snacks and toys. The beach is very far and we don't want to be hungry or bored." She gave Sara a big bag. Sara did not like the bag. It was heavy and full. She wanted to wear her new dress. + +Sara said, "Mom, I don't want to go to the beach. I want to stay home and wear my new dress." Mom said, "But Sara, the beach is fun. You can play with your friends and build castles and splash in the water. You can wear your new dress there too. It will look very nice with the sun and the sand and the sea." Sara said, "Really?" Mom said, "Yes, really. Come on, let's go." Sara said, "Okay, Mom, let's go." She smiled and took Mom's hand. She was happy. She had a new dress. +One day, a big bird and a small bird saw a shiny thing on a tree. They both wanted the shiny thing for themselves. They flew to the tree and tried to grab the shiny thing with their beaks. + +"Mine!" said the big bird. "I saw it first!" + +"No, mine!" said the small bird. "I am faster!" + +They began to quarrel and peck at each other. They made a lot of noise and did not see the cat that was hiding under the tree. The cat was hungry and saw the birds as a tasty snack. He waited for the right moment to pounce. + +Suddenly, a powerful wind blew and made the shiny thing fall from the tree. The big bird and the small bird stopped quarreling and looked at the shiny thing. It was a ring with a stone that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow!" they said together. "It is so pretty!" + +They flew down to the ground to get the ring. But as soon as they landed, the cat jumped out of his hiding place and ran towards them. He opened his mouth and showed his sharp teeth. + +"Run!" said the big bird. "The cat is here!" + +"Help!" said the small bird. "He is too fast!" + +They forgot about the ring and flew away as fast as they could. The cat was angry and sad. He missed his chance to catch the birds. He looked at the ring and sniffed it. It did not smell good. He did not want it. He walked away and looked for something else to eat. + +The big bird and the small bird were safe. They realized that they had been silly to quarrel over the shiny thing. They apologized to each other and became friends. They decided to share the things they found and to watch out for the cat. They flew back to the tree and sang a happy song. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They had a big box and some old clothes. They wanted to make a fort. + +"Let's zip the clothes together," Tom said. He found a jacket with a long zipper. He tried to zip it to a skirt, but it was too hard. + +"No, Tom, that's not how you do it," Lily said. She took the jacket and the skirt from him. She showed him how to zip them along the edges. "See, like this. Now we have a wall." + +Tom nodded. He looked for more clothes to zip. He found a pair of pants with a zipper. He zipped them to the jacket and the skirt. "Look, Lily, another wall!" + +Lily smiled. She found a hat with a zipper. She zipped it to the top of the pants. "Now we have a roof!" + +They crawled inside their fort. They felt cozy and happy. They pretended they were in a castle. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was Dad. He was fixing the fence. He had a hammer and some nails. He was banging and banging. + +"Stop, Dad, stop!" Tom and Lily shouted. "You are making too much noise! You are ruining our fort!" + +Dad looked at them. He saw their fort. He laughed. He put down his hammer. He walked over to them. + +"Sorry, kids, I didn't mean to bother you," he said. "But what is this? What are you wearing?" + +He picked up a piece of cloth from their fort. It was an old sock. It was dirty and smelly. It had holes and stains. + +"Yuck, this is disgusting!" Dad said. He made a face. He threw the sock away. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt embarrassed. They realized their fort was made of old clothes. They didn't want to wear them anymore. + +They unzipped their fort. They took off the clothes. They ran to their room. They put on clean clothes. + +They decided to play something else. They didn't want to zip clothes anymore. They learned their lesson. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little girl named Anna. One day, as she walked through the forest, she observed a wolf. The wolf was very hungry and looking for something tasty to eat. + +Anna said to the wolf, "Why are you so hungry, Mr. Wolf?" The wolf replied, "I have not had any food for days, and I am very hungry. I need to find something tasty to eat soon." + +Anna felt sad for the wolf and wanted to help him. She had an idea. "I know a place where you can find tasty food," she said. The wolf's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Where is it?" Anna told the wolf to follow her, and they walked deeper into the forest. + +As they walked, Anna found a big bush full of tasty berries. She showed the bush to the wolf and said, "Here you go, Mr. Wolf. You can eat these tasty berries to fill your belly." The wolf was very happy and thanked Anna for her help. + +From that day on, Anna and the wolf became good friends. They always helped each other and shared tasty food in the forest. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty bracelet that her mom gave her. She wore it every day. Lily loved to blink her eyes and watch the bracelet sparkle in the sun. One mild day, she went to the park to play. + +At the park, Lily met a boy named Tim. Tim saw Lily's bracelet and wanted to have it. He said, "Lily, can I have your bracelet? It's so pretty." Lily thought for a moment and then said, "No, Tim. My mom gave it to me. It's special." + +Tim was sad, but he understood. They played together all day and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily looked at her bracelet and thought of her new friend. She decided to give Tim another bracelet from her collection. + +The next day, Lily gave Tim a different bracelet. He was so happy! They played together every day and became best friends. They learned that sharing and being kind made them both happy. + +The moral of the story is that sharing brings happiness to everyone. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a cat named Zigzag. Zigzag loved to eat tasty food. One day, Zigzag saw a big, tasty cake on a table. It was so pretty and smelled so good. + +Zigzag wanted the cake, but there was a little dog named Spot guarding it. Spot said, "This is my cake! You can't have it!" Zigzag knew he had to fight Spot to get the cake. + +Zigzag and Spot fought for the cake. They ran around the room, chasing each other. Finally, Zigzag jumped high and grabbed the cake with his paws. Spot was sad, but Zigzag said, "We can share the cake, Spot!" + +Spot and Zigzag ate the tasty cake together. They became good friends and promised to share all their food from then on. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a special cloth that he liked to play with every day. The cloth was soft and blue, and Tim would take it with him wherever he went. + +One sunny day, Tim and his cloth went to play outside. They had so much fun running and jumping in the grass. Suddenly, Tim saw a cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and meowed loudly for help. Tim wanted to help the cat, but he didn't know how. + +Then, Tim had an idea! He would use his cloth to help the cat. Tim rushed to the tree and tied one end of the cloth to a strong branch. He threw the other end of the cloth down to the ground. The cat climbed down the cloth and was safe. Tim was so happy that he could help the cat with his special cloth, and they all played together in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She lived in a pretty house with her mom and dad. One day, Amy's mom was cooking in the kitchen. She was making a fancy cake for Amy's birthday party. + +Amy's mom looked at the oven and saw that the cake was getting too big. She began to panic. "Oh no!" she cried. "The cake is too big for the oven!" + +Amy heard her mom and ran to the kitchen. "Don't worry, mom!" she said. "We can fix it together." Amy's mom smiled and they both worked together to make the cake smaller. + +In the end, the fancy cake was just the right size for the party. Amy and her mom were very happy. They shared the cake with all their friends and everyone had a great time. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a flexible spade in his toy box. He took it outside to play in the sand. He dug and dug, making a big hole. Tim was very happy with his spade. + +A little girl named Sue saw Tim playing with his spade. She asked, "Can I play with your spade too?" Tim said, "Yes, you can use it after me." So, they took turns using the spade to dig in the sand. + +After a while, Tim said, "Let's repeat what we did and make an even bigger hole!" Sue agreed, and they both used the flexible spade to dig a huge hole together. They had a great time playing with the spade in the sand. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there was a fairy named Lily. Lily was a good fairy, but she had a terrible problem. She did not know how to win at games with her friends. Every time she played, she would lose and feel very sad. + +One day, Lily was playing a game with her friend, Tom the squirrel. They were running a race to see who was faster. Lily tried her best, but Tom was very fast. He won the race, and Lily felt terrible. She wanted to win, too. + +Lily asked her friend, Sam the wise owl, for help. Sam told her to practice and not give up. So, Lily practiced every day. She ran and ran until she got faster. One day, she raced with Tom again. This time, Lily won! She was so happy that she could finally win. +There was a kind man named Tom. Tom loved music. He liked to play jazz. Every day, he played his saxophone. His friends liked to listen to Tom play. + +One day, Tom's friend, Sam, had an idea. "Let's have a music party," Sam said. "You can play jazz for us." Tom thought that was a great idea. He wanted to make his friends happy with his music. + +Tom was a reliable friend. He always did what he said. So, Tom and his friends had a jazz party. They danced and laughed all day. Everyone loved Tom's music. +Once upon a time, there was a musician. He liked to play music all day. One day, he played music near a big tree. The tree had a fruit that was rot. The smell was very bad. + +The musician said, "Yuck! What is that smell?" A little girl came by and said, "It's the rot fruit from the tree. Don't go near it!" But the musician did not listen. He went close to the tree, and the smell made him dizzy. + +The little girl helped the musician sit down. She said, "Next time, listen to me." The musician said, "Thank you. I will." From that day on, they played music together far away from the rot fruit tree. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy a mixer for their kitchen. Tim was very excited to help his mom choose the mixer. + +In the store, Tim saw many mixers. He looked at all of them and said, "Mom, I like this one!" His mom looked at the mixer he chose and said, "Good job, Tim! This mixer is perfect for us." They put the mixer in their cart and went to pay. + +As they walked to the cashier, Tim felt embarrassed because he tripped and fell. His mom helped him up and said, "It's okay, Tim. Everyone falls sometimes. Let's go home and use our new mixer to make a yummy cake!" Tim smiled and they went home to enjoy their new mixer. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little squirrel named Tim. Tim loved to travel from tree to tree with his friends. They played games and had fun all day long. + +One day, Tim saw a very tall tree. He wanted to go to the top of the tree. His friends told him it was dangerous, but Tim was brave and wanted to try. He started to climb up, up, up the tree. + +When Tim got to the top, he looked around and saw the whole forest. It was so beautiful! His friends cheered for him from below. Tim was happy he made it, but he knew it was dangerous. He climbed back down and promised to be careful. From then on, Tim and his friends continued to travel and play, but they always stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a funny rocket. The funny rocket could talk and laugh. It lived in a big park where kids came to play. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the park. He saw the funny rocket and said, "Hi, funny rocket! Do you want to play with me?" The funny rocket said, "Yes, I would enjoy that!" + +Tim and the funny rocket played and laughed all day. They had so much fun together. But then, it was time for Tim to go home. He said, "Goodbye, funny rocket. I will come back tomorrow to play with you again." + +That night, there was a big storm. The wind blew very hard. The funny rocket tried to stay in the park, but the wind was too strong. The funny rocket was blown away and never seen again. + +The next day, Tim came back to the park to play with the funny rocket. But the funny rocket was gone. Tim was very sad and missed his funny rocket friend. +Once upon a time, in an ancient land, there lived a big tree. The tree had many friends like the sun, the wind, and the rain. They all loved to play and talk with the tree. + +One day, the wind came to the tree and said, "I want to tell you a secret." The tree was very happy and asked, "What is the secret?" The wind whispered, "There is a big treasure hidden under the ground." + +The tree was excited and told the sun and the rain about the secret. They all decided to work together to find the treasure. The sun shined bright and the rain fell soft, helping the tree's roots grow deeper and deeper into the ground. + +Finally, the tree found the treasure. It was a big box full of beautiful, shiny stones. The tree, the sun, the wind, and the rain were all very happy. They knew that they could do anything when they worked together as friends. +Once upon a time, a colorful bird named Bob lived in a big tree. Bob loved to fly in the sunshine and fill the sky with his beautiful songs. One day, he saw a little girl named Sue playing in the park. + +"Hi Sue!" said Bob, "Do you want to play with me in the sunshine?" Sue looked up and smiled. "Yes, Bob! Let's play together!" So, they played and had fun under the warm sunshine. + +But then, dark clouds came and covered the sky. The sunshine was gone. Bob and Sue were sad. They could not play anymore. They said goodbye and went back to their homes. The day ended with no more sunshine and fun. +One day, a lively cat named Tom went to the park. He saw his friend, a dog named Max. Max was playing with a measure. Tom was curious and asked, "What are you doing, Max?" + +Max said, "I am measuring the length of this stick. I want to show you how long it is." Tom was excited to learn. They both looked at the measure and saw the numbers. Max showed Tom how to use the measure. + +They had so much fun measuring different things in the park. They measured the slide, the swings, and even the trees. They laughed and played all day. Tom was happy that Max showed him something new. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a big hedge. A little boy named Tim wanted to see what was on the other side of the hedge. He thought it must be something very fun and exciting. So, Tim decided to try to climb over the hedge. + +Tim tried and tried, but he could not reach the top of the hedge. A friendly bird saw Tim and said, "Hi, Tim! What are you doing?" Tim replied, "I want to see what's on the other side of the hedge. Can you help me?" The bird agreed to help Tim and carried him up and over the hedge. + +When they got to the other side, Tim saw that it was just a big field with nothing fun or exciting. Tim was very sad and started to cry. The bird tried to cheer him up, but Tim was too sad to smile. In the end, Tim learned that sometimes, what we think is exciting is not always as fun as we imagine. +One day, a nosy cat named Tom heard some news. He heard that a new park was open. Tom wanted to go there and play. He put on his hat and went outside. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Tom was very happy. + +On the way to the park, Tom met his friend, a dog named Max. "Hi Max!" said Tom. "Do you want to go to the new park with me?" Max wagged his tail and said, "Yes, I want to go too!" So, Tom and Max walked to the park together. They talked and laughed as they went. + +When they got to the park, they saw many kids playing. There were swings, slides, and a big sandbox. Tom and Max ran to the sandbox and started to dig. They made a big castle with the sand. Then, they played on the swings and slides. They had so much fun at the new park. At the end of the day, Tom and Max went home, tired but happy. They couldn't wait to go back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her toys and splash in the water. One day, she found a big towel in her room. She put the towel on the floor and pretended it was a magic carpet. + +Lucy's mommy came into the room and saw the towel on the floor. "Lucy, did you put the towel on the floor?" she asked. Lucy thought about it and decided to be honest. "Yes, mommy, I did," she said. "I was playing with it like a magic carpet." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Thank you for being honest, Lucy. But we don't put towels on the floor. They are for drying our hands and body." Lucy felt sad, but she knew mommy was right. Mommy did not punish her because she was honest. Instead, she showed Lucy how to fold the towel and put it away. From that day on, Lucy always put her towel away and only used it for drying. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Tim had a clean crib that he slept in every night. He loved his crib very much. + +One day, Tim found a small toy in his crib. It was a toy bug. Tim thought the toy bug was fun to play with. But then, the toy bug started to bite Tim's hand. Tim was very sad and cried. + +Tim's mom heard him cry and ran to his crib. She saw the toy bug biting Tim's hand. Tim's mom took the toy bug away and gave Tim a big hug. Tim's hand felt better, and he was happy again. From that day on, Tim's crib was always clean and free from toy bugs. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk. She saw a poor butterfly on the ground. The butterfly could not fly. Mia wanted to help the butterfly. + +Mia said, "I will show you how to fly, butterfly." She picked up the butterfly and held it in her hand. She moved her hand up and down, like a butterfly's wings. The butterfly started to move its wings too. + +Soon, the butterfly could fly again. It flew around Mia and said, "Thank you for showing me how to fly!" Mia and the butterfly played together all day. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was an adventurous boy who liked to play outside. One day, Tim found an axe in his yard. He didn't know what it was for, but he thought it looked fun. + +Tim saw a big tree close to his house. He wanted to try the axe on the tree. As he walked to the tree, his friend Sue came over. "What are you doing?" Sue asked. "I found this axe and want to try it on the tree," Tim said. Sue thought it was a bad idea, but Tim didn't listen. + +Tim started to cut the tree with the axe. But he didn't know how to use it, and he hurt himself. Tim cried and his mom came running. She took the axe away and said, "You should never play with things you don't know about." Tim learned that being too adventurous can be dangerous, and it's important to listen to others when they try to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a naughty boy who liked to play tricks on his friends. One day, Tim found a thermometer in his mommy's bag. He thought of a funny trick to play with it. + +Tim went to his friend, Sam, and said, "Look, Sam! I found a magic stick!" Sam looked at the thermometer and asked, "What does it do?" Tim replied, "It can zip around and make things hot or cold!" Sam was curious and wanted to try it. + +Tim and Sam went outside to play with the "magic stick". They tried to make the grass hot and the ice cream cold. But nothing happened. Tim's mommy saw them and said, "Boys, that's not a magic stick. It's a thermometer. It helps us know if we are sick." Tim and Sam felt silly and promised not to be naughty again. They put the thermometer back in mommy's bag and went to play with their toys. +One hot day, a little boy named Tom went to the beach with his mom and dad. They played in the sand and built a big sandcastle. Tom was very happy and excited. + +Then, Tom saw a big wave coming. His dad warned him, "Tom, be careful of the big wave!" Tom listened to his dad and moved away from the water. The big wave splashed onto the beach and the sandcastle was gone. Tom felt sad, but his mom said, "Don't worry, we can build another one." + +So, Tom, his mom, and his dad built an even bigger sandcastle together. They played and laughed all day at the beach. They were very careful of the waves and had lots of fun in the hot sun. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw his friend, Sue, in her yard. Sue was holding a long hose. Tim did not know what a hose was, so he asked her. "Sue, what is that long thing?" Sue looked at Tim and said, "This is a hose, Tim. It helps us give water to the plants." + +Tim felt ignorant because he didn't know about the hose. Sue wanted to show him how the hose worked. She turned on the water and the hose started to spray water. Tim was happy to see the water coming out of the hose. "Wow! That's so cool, Sue!" he said. + +They both took turns using the hose to water the plants in Sue's yard. The plants were happy too because they were thirsty. Tim and Sue had a great day playing with the hose and helping the plants. Tim was glad that Sue showed him something new. +One day, a blue bird was flying in the sky. The blue bird had big ears. The blue bird liked to listen to the sounds around it. It could hear the wind, the leaves, and the other animals. + +The blue bird had a friend, a little girl. The little girl liked to play with the blue bird. She would bring the blue bird food and they would eat together. The blue bird would listen to the little girl sing. + +One day, the little girl had a sad face. The blue bird wanted to help. The blue bird used its big ears to listen for something to make the little girl happy. It heard a song from another bird. + +The blue bird went to find the bird with the song. It asked the bird to come and sing for the little girl. The bird said yes, and they flew back to the little girl. + +When the little girl heard the song, she smiled. The blue bird was happy to see her friend happy again. They all sang and played together, and the blue bird's big ears listened to the happy sounds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She loved to play with her toys and eat her favorite fruit, the peach. One day, she found a big, fake peach in her toy box. She thought it was funny and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mom! I found a fake peach in my toys!" Lisa said, laughing. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a fun toy! Let's put it in a special place so you won't lose it." + +Lisa and her mom decided to put the fake peach in a small box. They put the box on a shelf in Lisa's room. Before they left the room, Lisa's mom showed her how to lock the box to keep it safe. Lisa was very happy to have a special place for her fake peach. + +Every day, Lisa would unlock the box, take out the fake peach, and play with it. She would pretend it was real and share it with her toys during tea parties. At the end of the day, she would lock the box again to keep her fake peach safe. Lisa loved her fake peach very much and was glad she could keep it in a special place. +One day, a little girl named Amy was very bored. She did not want to play with her toys. She did not want to watch TV. She wanted to find something new to do. She went outside to play. + +Amy saw a mailbox near her house. She thought, "What if I clap and make the mailbox open?" She clapped her hands, and the mailbox door opened! She was very happy and surprised. She knew she found a fun game to play. + +Amy told her friend, Tom, about the mailbox. "Tom, when I clap, the mailbox opens!" Tom did not believe her. So, Amy clapped her hands, and the mailbox door opened again. Tom was amazed. They both laughed and played the mailbox game all day. The boring day turned into a fun day for Amy and Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was a frightened cat who lived in a small house with a kind girl named Lucy. One day, Fluffy saw a strip of paper on the floor. She was scared of it because it was new to her. + +Lucy saw Fluffy looking at the strip of paper. She wanted to support Fluffy and help her not be scared. Lucy said, "Don't be scared, Fluffy. It's just a strip of paper. It won't hurt you." + +Fluffy listened to Lucy and started to feel better. She played with the strip of paper and found out it was fun. With Lucy's support, Fluffy was not frightened anymore. They played together and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a small desk in his room where he liked to draw. One day, Tim saw a big bug on his desk. He was scared, but he wanted to be careful. So, he called his mom. + +"Mom, there is a big bug on my desk! What should I do?" Tim asked. His mom said, "Be careful, Tim. Don't touch the bug. I will come and help you." + +But Tim didn't listen. He wanted to be brave. He tried to catch the bug with his hands. The bug was fast and it bit Tim's finger. It hurt a lot. + +Tim cried and his mom came running. She saw the bug and Tim's finger. She was sad because Tim didn't listen to her. Tim's finger was red and it hurt for many days. Tim learned to be careful and listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to lift things. One day, she found a big trophy in her house. She tried to lift the trophy, but it was too heavy for her. Mia asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me lift this trophy?" Mia said. Her mom came and helped her lift the trophy. They put it on the table. + +Mia and her mom made a delicious cake to celebrate. They shared the cake with their friends. Everyone loved the cake and had a great time. They were all very happy, and Mia felt proud of her trophy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom had soft, pretty skin. He liked to sleep all day and play all night. + +One day, Tom saw a big ball of yarn. He wanted to play with it, but it was stuck on a high shelf. Tom tried to jump, but he could not reach it. He started to struggle, jumping again and again. "I want that yarn!" Tom meowed. + +Tom's friend, a little girl named Sue, heard him. She came into the room and saw Tom trying to get the yarn. "Don't worry, Tom. I will help you," Sue said. She got a chair and climbed up. She reached the yarn and gave it to Tom. They both played with the yarn all day long, and Tom was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird named Bella. Bella had many colors on her wings. She lived in a big tree with her family. + +One cold day, Bella felt a shiver. She said, "Brrr, I am cold!" Her friend, Timmy the squirrel, heard her. Timmy had an idea. He found some tape in a box. He said, "Bella, let's use this tape to make you warm." + +Bella and Timmy used the tape to wrap around Bella's wings. Now, Bella was warm and did not shiver anymore. Bella said, "Thank you, Timmy!" They played together all day and stayed warm. +One day, a modest rabbit named Bob found a big, red apple. The apple was on the ground under a tree. Bob was very happy. He wanted to eat the apple, but he saw that it was starting to rot. "Oh no," said Bob. "I can't eat this apple now." + +Bob had a friend, a bird named Sue. Sue saw Bob looking sad. "What's wrong, Bob?" asked Sue. "I found this big, red apple, but it's starting to rot," said Bob. "I can't eat it." + +Sue had a secret. She knew how to make the rot go away. "Bob, I can help you," said Sue. "I know a secret to fix the apple." Sue sang a special song. The rot went away, and the apple was good again. Bob and Sue shared the apple and were very happy. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to watch his favorite cartoon. He went to the living room and saw the TV was empty. He was sad because he could not find his cartoon. + +Tim's mom came in and said, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim told her about the empty TV. His mom said, "Let's sort this out." She took the remote and pressed some buttons. + +Soon, Tim's favorite cartoon appeared on the TV. He was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mom!" They sat together and watched the cartoon with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was different from the other kids. He had a special power. He could save people when they were in trouble. + +One day, Tim heard a loud noise. It was a big wake from a boat. He saw a little girl in the water. She was scared and needed help. Tim jumped into the water and swam to her. He said, "Don't worry, I will save you!" + +Tim grabbed the little girl's hand and pulled her to the shore. The little girl was so happy that Tim saved her. She said, "Thank you for saving me!" Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help." + +From that day on, Tim and the little girl became best friends. They played together every day. Tim was happy to be different because he could save people and make new friends. +One day, a little mole went for a walk. The mole was very humble and kind. He liked to help his friends. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. The mole was happy. + +As the mole walked, he saw a big tree. A small bird was hanging on a branch. The bird looked sad. The mole asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I lost my nest. I have no place to sleep." + +The humble mole wanted to help his new friend. He said, "I can help you find your nest!" They looked high and low. They looked near and far. At last, they found the nest. It was hanging on a branch in another tree. + +The bird was very happy. "Thank you, mole!" said the bird. "You are a good friend." The mole smiled. He was glad he could help. They played together all day. And from that day on, the mole and the bird were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun who loved to shine. Every day, the sun would shine down on a little house. In the house, there was a shelf. On the shelf, there was a toy car. + +One day, the toy car said to the sun, "I want to go outside and play." The sun smiled and said, "Okay, little car. I will shine bright and make a nice day for you." + +The next day, the sun shined very bright. The toy car went outside and had a lot of fun. The sun was so happy to see the car play. At the end of the day, the toy car went back on the shelf and said, "Thank you, sun, for the bright day." + +From that day on, the sun and the toy car were best friends. The sun would always shine bright for the car, and the car would always play outside. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw pictures. One day, she wanted to draw a blue picture of the sky and the sea. She looked for her blue crayon, but it was gone. Lily was sad. + +Lily went to her friend Tom and asked, "Do you have a blue crayon? I need one for my picture." Tom looked in his crayon box and found a blue crayon. "Here you go, Lily!" he said. Lily was happy and thanked Tom. + +But when Lily tried to draw her picture, the blue crayon broke! She was sad again. Tom saw her and said, "Don't worry, Lily, we can fix it!" They found some tape and put the blue crayon back together. Lily finished her blue picture and they both smiled. +One day, a little girl named Amy was playing with her red brick. She liked to build towers with her bricks. She was trying to make a very tall tower, but it kept falling down. Amy felt frustrated. + +Amy's big brother Tom saw her and asked, "What's wrong, Amy?" She told him, "I want to make a tall tower, but it keeps falling." Tom wanted to help his sister, so he had an idea. "Let's save the tower with a strong base," he said. + +Tom and Amy worked together to make the tower. They put many bricks at the bottom to make the strong base. Then, they carefully added more bricks to make the tower taller and taller. Finally, the tower was very tall and did not fall down. Amy was so happy, and she thanked Tom for his help. They played with the brick tower all day and had lots of fun. +One day, a girl named Sue had to take a test called an exam. She was very scared. Her mom told her, "Don't worry, just mix all the things you learned and do your best." Sue thought that was a good idea. She would try to mix everything she learned to do well on the exam. + +On the day of the exam, Sue saw her friend Tom. He was sad because he didn't study. He said, "Sue, I don't know what to do. I didn't study and now the exam will be very hard." Sue told Tom, "Just try to mix everything you remember and you might do okay." + +During the exam, Sue tried to mix all her learning. She saw a question with thick lines. She remembered her mom said thick lines are big. So she knew the answer. Tom tried to mix his learning too, but it was hard because he didn't study. + +After the exam, Sue and Tom talked. Sue said, "I did my best to mix all my learning. I think I did okay." Tom said, "I tried to mix my learning too, but it was hard. Next time, I will study like you." + +Sue and Tom learned that it is important to study and mix their learning. They promised to help each other study for the next exam. They knew they could do it if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was very independent and liked to play by herself. Mia had a toy microphone that she loved to sing into. + +One day, Mia's friend Tim came over to play. Tim saw the microphone and asked, "Can I try?" Mia thought about it and said, "Let's sing together!" So, they both held the microphone and sang a fun song. + +After singing, they laughed and played with other toys. Mia learned that sharing her microphone and playing with friends was more fun than playing alone. From that day on, Mia and Tim played together and became best friends. +One day, a furry cat named Kitty went for a walk. She saw a big hill and wanted to go up. Kitty started to walk up the hill, feeling happy and excited. + +As Kitty went up the hill, she saw a fast car zoom by. Kitty said, "Wow, that car is so fast!" She wanted to be fast like the car. So, Kitty started to run up the hill as fast as she could. + +When Kitty got to the top of the hill, she was very tired. She saw the fast car again, and it was zooming down the hill. Kitty tried to run down the hill like the car, but she fell and got hurt. The fast car zoomed away, and Kitty was left feeling sad and hurt. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big slide and wanted to play. He climbed up and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! + +Then, Tim saw a girl named Sue holding a big balloon. "Hi Sue, can I play with your balloon?" he asked. Sue said, "Yes, but be careful. My mommy gave it to me for my birthday." They played with the balloon and had a great time. + +Later, they got hungry and went to Tim's house for a snack. Tim's mommy gave them spicy chips. Sue didn't like spicy food, but she didn't want to be rude. She tried the chips and said, "Thank you, but I can't eat spicy food." Tim's mommy understood and gave her a different snack. + +The moral of the story is to be honest and kind to others. If you don't like something, it's okay to say so politely. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a poor dog who lived in a small house. He loved to watch the birds fly by his window every day. + +One day, Spot found a piece of bread on the floor. He was very happy because he was hungry. Spot wanted to share the bread with his bird friends. So, he took the piece of bread outside and waited for the birds to come. + +When the birds saw the piece of bread, they flew down to eat it. Spot watched the birds eat the bread and felt very happy. The birds thanked Spot for sharing his food with them. From that day on, Spot and the birds became best friends, and they always played together. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a smooth stone. She liked the stone because it was shiny and nice to touch. She put the stone in her pocket and went to play with her friend, Tom. + +"Look at my smooth stone!" Sue said to Tom. Tom looked at the stone and wanted to have it too. "Can I have your stone?" Tom asked. Sue thought about it and said, "No, it's my special stone. But we can share it and play together." + +Sue and Tom played with the stone all day, taking turns holding it and rubbing it. They pretended it was a magic stone that could make wishes come true. They wished for more friends to play with, and soon other kids joined them. Everyone wanted to touch the smooth stone and make a wish. + +At the end of the day, Sue and Tom put the stone in a bin to keep it safe. They promised to take it out and play with it again the next day. Before they went home, Sue gave Tom a kiss on the cheek and said, "I'm glad we shared the stone and made new friends." + +The moral of the story is that sharing can bring happiness and friends to play with. +One day, a sleepy boy named Tim went to play a sport. He liked to play with a ball. His friend, Sam, came to play too. + +"Let's play!" yelled Sam. But Tim was too sleepy to play well. Sam got mad and yelled, "You are not good today!" + +The sky got dark and it looked like rain. Tim felt bad and wanted to go home. Sam threw the ball one more time. Tim tried to catch it, but he fell down. + +In the end, Tim got hurt and went home sad. Sam felt bad too. They should have stopped playing when Tim was sleepy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big slide and wanted to play on it. But there was a rude girl named Sue who didn't want to share the slide. Sue said, "No, you can't play on the slide. It's mine!" + +Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. He saw a big piece of paper and had an idea. He took the paper and a pair of scissors. Tim cut the paper into a long, thin strip. Then, he went back to the slide and said, "Look, Sue! I made my own slide with the paper. Can we play on the slides together?" + +Sue saw how much fun Tim was having and decided to share the slide. They both played on the slides and had a great time. From that day on, Tim and Sue became good friends and learned to share with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a wild bunny named Bob. Bob lived in the woods near a big tent. The tent was red and blue. Bob liked to play near the tent every day. + +One day, Bob saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad. "Why are you sad?" asked Bob. "My toy just vanished," said Lily. "Don't worry," said Bob, "I will help you find it." + +Bob and Lily looked all around the tent. They looked under the trees and in the bushes. Then, they found the toy behind a rock. Lily was happy again. They both played together and had a fun day. From that day on, Bob and Lily became best friends. +One day, a woman named Jane went to the park. She saw a small, dead bug on the ground. Jane felt sad for the bug. She wanted to help it. + +Jane found a big leaf and used it to wrap the bug. She held the wrapped bug in her hand and said, "Don't worry, little bug. I will take care of you." + +A little girl saw Jane and asked, "What do you have there?" Jane showed her the wrapped bug and said, "I found this dead bug. I want to give it a nice place to rest." The little girl smiled and helped Jane dig a small hole in the ground. They put the wrapped bug inside and covered it with dirt. Jane and the little girl felt happy that they helped the bug. They played in the park and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sara. She loved to play with her mom's makeup. One day, she found her mom's original red lipstick. Sara wanted to look pretty like her mom, so she put the red lipstick on her lips. + +Sara's mom saw her and said, "Sara, you look so pretty, but you are too young to wear makeup. Let's stay inside and play with your toys instead." Sara agreed and they went to play with her dolls. + +As they played, Sara's mom told her that she was already beautiful without makeup. Sara learned that it was more important to be herself and have fun. She promised to stay away from the makeup until she was older. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But they also liked to win. They always wanted to be the best at everything. + +One day, they saw a big bench in the park. It was very high and long. They wanted to see who could climb on it first. They ran to the bench and tried to jump on it. But it was too high for them. They fell down and hurt their knees. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried. "This bench is too hard. We can't win." + +They saw a girl sitting on the bench. She was reading a book. She looked lonely. She had no friends to play with. + +"Hello," she said. "Do you want to join me?" + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They were still sore from falling. They did not want to climb on the bench again. But they also did not want to be rude. + +"OK," they said. "What are you reading?" + +The girl smiled. She showed them her book. It was a book of stories. Stories about dragons and knights and princesses. Stories about adventure and magic and fun. + +"Wow," Tom and Sam said. "That sounds cool. Can you read us a story?" + +The girl nodded. She opened the book and started to read. Tom and Sam listened. They forgot about the bench. They forgot about winning. They only cared about the story. They imagined they were in the story. They felt happy and excited. + +They did not know it, but they had won something. They had won a new friend. And the girl had won something too. She had won two new friends. And they all had won a lot of fun. +Lily likes to play with her toy cars. She has many cars of different colors and sizes. Some are big and loud, some are small and fast. She likes to make them race and crash on the floor. + +One day, she finds a new car in her toy box. It is shiny and silver, and has a cute face on the front. It looks like a happy car. Lily picks it up and makes it zoom around the room. She pretends it is a friendly robot car that can talk and sing. + +But then, she spills some juice on the car. The juice makes the car wet and sticky. Lily feels sad. She does not want her new car to be dirty. She runs to the kitchen and gets a cloth. She wipes the car with the cloth, gently and carefully. She tries to make it shiny and silver again. + +The car feels the cloth on its metal body. It thinks Lily is being nice to it. It makes a happy beep and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I like you." Lily hears the car talk and sing. She is surprised and happy. She hugs the car and says, "You are welcome, car. You are a good car. I like you too." They smile at each other and play some more. +Tom and Sue were hungry. They wanted to eat steak for dinner. They asked their mom to cook steak for them. Mom said yes and went to the kitchen. + +Tom and Sue waited in the living room. They saw a big steak on the table. It smelled good. They wanted to eat it now. They did not want to wait for mom. + +"Let's eat the steak," Tom said to Sue. "Mom will not know." + +"No, we have to wait for mom," Sue said to Tom. "She will be mad if we eat the steak." + +But Tom did not listen to Sue. He ran to the table and grabbed the steak. He took a big bite. It was hot and juicy. He was glad. + +Sue was scared. She saw mom coming back from the kitchen. She tried to stop Tom. But it was too late. Mom saw Tom eating the steak. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" mom yelled. "You are very bad. You did not wait for me. You leave the steak alone. You go to your room. No dessert for you." + +Tom was sad. He dropped the steak. He cried. He ran to his room. He was sorry. + +Sue was sad too. She did not eat the steak. She did not get dessert either. She wished Tom had listened to her. She wished they had waited for mom. She was not glad. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. The tree was very old and had a hole in its trunk. + +"Let's go inside the tree," Tom said. "Maybe we can find a treasure." + +Mia nodded and followed Tom. They crawled into the hole and looked around. It was dark and dusty. They saw some nuts and seeds, but no treasure. + +"Hello, little ones," a voice said. "Who are you and what are you doing in my home?" + +Tom and Mia were scared. They turned and saw a squirrel. The squirrel was gray and had a bushy tail. He looked angry. + +"We are sorry, Mr. Squirrel," Mia said. "We were just looking for a treasure. We didn't know this was your home." + +The squirrel snorted. "There is no treasure here, only my food. This is my home and you are not welcome. This tree is ancient and you might break it. You should leave now and never come back." + +Tom and Mia felt bad. They did not want to hurt the tree or the squirrel. They crawled out of the hole and said sorry to the squirrel. + +"We are sorry, Mr. Squirrel," Tom said. "We will not bother you again. We will prevent other kids from going inside your home, too. We will tell them to respect the tree and the animals." + +The squirrel nodded. "That is good. Thank you, little ones. Now go and play somewhere else. And be careful, there are many dangers in the park." + +Tom and Mia ran away from the tree. They found a swing and a slide and had fun. They learned to be kind to the tree and the squirrel. They also learned a new word: ancient. It meant very old and special. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to help their mom and dad with chores. One day, mom asked them to put their plates and cups in the dishwasher after lunch. Tom and Lily said yes and ran to the kitchen. + +But when they got there, they saw a big pile of toys on the floor. They forgot about the dishwasher and started to play with the toys. They had fun with the cars, the dolls, the blocks and the puzzles. They did not hear mom calling them. + +Mom came to the kitchen and saw the mess. She was not happy. She asked Tom and Lily, "Did you put your plates and cups in the dishwasher like I asked you?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They knew they did not do what mom said. They felt bad. They wanted to be honest. + +Tom said, "Mom, we are sorry. We forgot. We saw the toys and we wanted to play. We did not mean to make you angry." + +Lily said, "Yes, mom, we are sorry. We will put our plates and cups in the dishwasher now. And we will clean up the toys too. Please forgive us." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Thank you for being honest, Tom and Lily. I forgive you. But next time, please remember to do your chores first, and then you can play. OK?" + +Tom and Lily said, "OK, mom. We love you." + +They put their plates and cups in the dishwasher and cleaned up the toys. They learned their lesson. They were happy and proud to be honest. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Tom saw Lily's doll. + +"Give me your doll!" Tom demanded. "I want to play with it!" + +"No, Tom!" Lily said. "This is my doll. You have your truck. Go away!" + +Tom did not listen. He grabbed Lily's doll and ran away. Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and followed Tom. + +"Give it back, Tom! Give it back!" Lily shouted. + +Tom ran into the kitchen, where Mom was making cookies. He hid behind the table and held the doll tightly. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "Why are you hiding?" + +"Nothing, Mom," Tom said. "I'm just playing." + +Mom saw Lily running into the kitchen, with tears in her eyes. + +"Lily, what's wrong?" Mom asked. + +"Tom took my doll!" Lily said. "He demanded it and ran away!" + +Mom looked at Tom and saw the doll in his hands. + +"Tom, is that true?" Mom asked. "Did you take Lily's doll?" + +Tom nodded. He felt ashamed. + +"Tom, that's not nice," Mom said. "You should not take things that are not yours. You should share and be kind to your sister. How would you feel if Lily took your truck?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He loved his truck. He would not like it if Lily took it. + +"I would feel sad and angry," Tom said. + +"Exactly," Mom said. "That's how Lily feels right now. You should apologize to her and give her back her doll." + +Tom looked at Lily. She was still crying and holding her arms out. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I was wrong. Here is your doll." + +He gave Lily her doll and hugged her. + +"Thank you, Tom," Lily said. "I forgive you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom smiled. He felt better. + +"OK, Lily," Tom said. "Let's play together." + +Mom smiled too. She was proud of Tom and Lily. + +"Good job, kids," Mom said. "You are very sweet. Do you want some cookies? I made them for you. They are gray and have chocolate chips." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They loved Mom's cookies. They followed Mom to the table and ate some cookies. They were delicious. + +The end. +Bella was a dog who lived with her owner, Tom. Tom was a kind man who gave Bella food, water, toys and hugs. Bella loved Tom very much and enjoyed playing with him in the park. They were happy together. + +One day, Tom had to go away for a long time. He said he had to work in another place and he could not take Bella with him. He left Bella with his friend, Jane. Jane was not a kind woman. She did not give Bella enough food, water, toys or hugs. She kept Bella in a small cage and shouted at her when she barked. Bella was miserable and missed Tom a lot. + +Bella waited and waited for Tom to come back. She hoped he would not forget her. She dreamed of running in the park with him and feeling his warm hand on her fur. She did not enjoy anything with Jane. + +One day, Bella heard a familiar sound. It was Tom's car! She barked and wagged her tail. She saw Tom get out of the car and run towards her. He opened the cage and lifted Bella in his arms. He kissed her and said he was sorry he had to leave her. He said he would never do it again. He said he loved her very much and she was his best friend. Bella licked his face and snuggled with him. She was happy again. She enjoyed being with her owner, Tom. +Tom and Mia went to the big water park with their mom and dad. They saw many slides and pools and fountains. They wanted to have fun and get wet. + +They saw a big pool with a sign that said "Dolphin Show". They asked their mom and dad if they could watch. Their mom and dad said yes and took them to the seats. They waited for the show to start. + +Soon, they heard some music and saw some people in blue suits. They were the dolphin trainers. They had whistles and fish. They called the dolphins and the dolphins came out of the water. They were big and gray and had smiles. + +The dolphins did many tricks. They jumped and spun and flipped. They made noises and waved their tails. They splashed the water and sprayed the people. Tom and Mia laughed and clapped. They liked the dolphins. + +One of the dolphins came close to Tom and Mia. It looked at them and made a sound. It seemed to say hello. Tom and Mia said hello back. They reached out their hands and touched the dolphin. It felt smooth and wet. The dolphin sprayed them with water. Tom and Mia giggled. They said thank you to the dolphin. The dolphin nodded and swam away. + +The show was over. The people in blue suits thanked the dolphins and the audience. They said the dolphins were very smart and fair. They said the dolphins liked to play and make friends. They said the dolphins needed clean water and good food. They asked the people to help protect the dolphins and the ocean. + +Tom and Mia learned a lot from the show. They loved the dolphins. They wanted to see them again. They told their mom and dad that the dolphins were the best part of the water park. Their mom and dad agreed and hugged them. They said they were proud of them for being kind and curious. They said they had a great day. +Sara liked to play with her teddy bear. She called him Brownie, because he was brown and soft. She always took him with her to bed, and squeezed him tight when she was scared or sad. + +One day, Sara's mom said they had to move to a new house. Sara was not happy. She did not want to leave her room, her friends, and her toys. She packed Brownie in a big box, and hugged him goodbye. + +In the new house, Sara felt lonely and lost. She did not know anyone, and the rooms were cold and empty. She missed Brownie a lot. She asked her mom where he was, but her mom said they had many boxes, and she did not know which one had Brownie. + +Sara looked for Brownie in every box, but she could not find him. She cried and cried, and wished she could squeeze him again. She felt very poor without her teddy bear. + +One night, Sara heard a soft sound from under her bed. She looked, and saw a brown furry thing. She reached for it, and felt a familiar pattern. It was Brownie! He had fallen out of the box, and hidden under the bed. Sara was so happy, she pulled him out and squeezed him hard. She kissed him and said, "I love you, Brownie. You are my best friend. I am not poor anymore." She smiled, and fell asleep with Brownie in her arms. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bottle on the grass. It is green and shiny. Lily wants to see what is inside. She runs to the bottle and picks it up. + +"Look, Ben, look!" she says. "It has water and bubbles!" + +Ben comes closer and looks at the bottle. He sees the water and bubbles too. He thinks they are pretty. He wants to touch them. + +"Can I poke them?" he asks Lily. + +Lily nods and gives him the bottle. Ben pokes the bottle with his finger. He feels the water and the bubbles. They are wet and cold. He giggles. + +"Poke, poke, poke!" he says. + +Lily giggles too. She pokes the bottle with her finger. She feels the water and the bubbles. They are wet and cold. She likes them. + +"Poke, poke, poke!" she says. + +They poke the bottle together. They have fun. They make the water and the bubbles move. They make sounds with their mouths. They are happy. + +They are nice friends. They share the bottle. They play with the water and the bubbles. They poke, poke, poke. +Anna and Ben were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see new things and have fun. They packed their luggage with their clothes, toys and books. Anna had a furry teddy bear that she loved very much. She put it in her backpack and hugged it. + +"Are you ready to go?" Mom asked. "Yes, we are!" Anna and Ben said. They got in the car and drove to the airport. They had to wait in a long line to check in their luggage. Anna and Ben were bored and started to run around and make noise. + +"Anna, Ben, behave!" Dad said. "You have to be quiet and stay with us. There are many people here and we don't want to lose you." Anna and Ben nodded, but they did not listen. They saw a big cart with many suitcases on it. They thought it would be fun to climb on it and pretend they were on a train. + +"Choo choo!" Anna said. "We are going to the moon!" Ben said. They laughed and waved to the people. They did not see that the cart was moving. It was going to another place where they put the luggage on the plane. Anna and Ben were scared. They tried to get off, but it was too late. The cart was going too fast and they could not jump. + +"Help! Help!" Anna and Ben cried. They looked for their mom and dad, but they could not see them. They were alone and lost. They hugged each other and their teddy bear. They did not know what to do. They wished they had behaved. They wished they had stayed with their mom and dad. They wished they had not climbed on the cart. They were very sorry. They were very sad. The end. +Tim and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to dig in the dirt and make mud pies. They were very dirty and happy. + +"Tim, Lily, come inside!" Mom called from the door. "It's time for lunch!" + +Tim and Lily ran to the door. They wanted to eat. They were very hungry. + +"Stop!" Mom said. "You can't enter the house like that. You are filthy! Look at your clothes and your hands and your faces. You need to wash first." + +"But Mom, we're hungry!" Tim said. + +"And we're tired!" Lily said. + +"I know, I know. But you can't sit on the couch or touch anything until you are clean. The couch is white and soft. You will make it dirty and brown. Go to the hose and rinse off. Then I will give you a towel and some soap. Then you can enter the house and eat." + +Tim and Lily did what Mom said. They went to the hose and rinsed off. They rubbed their hands and faces with the towel and the soap. They threw their dirty clothes in a basket. They put on some clean clothes. Then they entered the house and ate. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "That's better. Now you are clean and hungry. Enjoy your lunch. And after lunch, you can play with your toys. But no more mud pies, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom," Tim and Lily said. They ate their lunch and played with their toys. They did not make any more mud pies. They did not want to be filthy again. They liked the couch. It was white and soft. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. Tim wants to swim with the ducks and fish. He takes off his shirt and jumps in the water. + +"Tim, wait!" Sam shouts. "You can't swim in the pond. It is dirty and cold. And you need your shirt. Come back!" + +But Tim does not listen. He swims and splashes and laughs. He thinks the pond is fun and warm. He does not see the mud and the bugs. He does not feel the wind and the rain. + +Sam is worried. He does not want to swim in the pond. He thinks the pond is dull and wet. He wants his friend to be safe and dry. He runs to get help. He finds a man with a big hat and a whistle. He tells him about Tim. + +"Tim is in the pond. He has no shirt. He can't swim. Please help him!" + +The man nods. He blows his whistle and runs to the pond. He sees Tim in the water. He calls him and throws him a rope. + +"Tim, grab the rope. You have to get out of the pond. It is not safe. You are in trouble." + +Tim hears the man. He is scared. He grabs the rope and the man pulls him out. He is wet and cold and dirty. He shivers and cries. He wants his shirt. + +The man wraps him in a blanket and gives him his shirt. He scolds him and tells him to never swim in the pond again. He says he is lucky that Sam was there to help him. + +Tim is sorry. He says thank you to the man and to Sam. He hugs Sam and says he is sorry. He says he was silly and he will not swim in the pond again. He says he likes to play in the park with Sam. He says he likes to wear his shirt. + +Sam smiles and hugs him back. He says he is glad that Tim is okay. He says he likes to play in the park with Tim. He says he likes his shirt too. + +They walk back to their moms. They hold hands and say they are friends. They say they will not swim in the pond. They say they will play with the ducks and fish from the shore. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they see a big jar of sugar on the kitchen table. They want to taste it. + +"Let's get some sugar," Lily says. "It is sweet and yummy." + +"But it is too high," Ben says. "We cannot reach it." + +Lily has an idea. She gets a chair and puts it near the table. She climbs on the chair and tries to grab the jar. She stretches her arm as far as she can, but she still cannot touch it. + +"Help me, Ben," she says. "Push the chair closer." + +Ben pushes the chair a little bit, but he is not strong enough. The chair does not move much. Lily stretches more and more, but she still cannot get the sugar. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She is coming back from the store. She has a big bag of groceries. She sees Lily and Ben on the chair and the table. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "You are not supposed to touch the sugar. It is not good for you." + +She takes Lily and Ben down from the chair and the table. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily says. "We just wanted to try some sugar." + +"I know, sweetie," mom says. "But sugar is not a toy. It is for baking and cooking. Too much sugar can make you sick and give you cavities." + +She opens the bag and shows them what she bought. There are some apples, bananas, carrots, cheese, and bread. There is also a blue box with a picture of a cake on it. + +"Look, I have a surprise for you," mom says. "We are going to make a cake together. It will have some sugar, but not too much. And it will have other good things, like eggs and milk and flour. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They forget about the jar of sugar. They follow mom to the kitchen. They wash their hands and put on aprons. They help mom measure, mix, pour, and bake. They have fun making the cake. They wait for it to cool down. Then they decorate it with frosting and sprinkles. They cut a big slice for each of them. They eat the cake and enjoy it. It is sweet and yummy. + +They thank mom for the cake and the surprise. They hug her and kiss her. + +"We love you, mom," they say. + +"I love you, too," mom says. "You are my sweeties." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with trains. They had many toy trains and tracks in their room. They liked to make long rails and run their trains on them. They also liked to watch real trains go by on the big rail near their house. + +One day, they received a big box from their grandma. They opened it and saw a new train set. It had a shiny engine, some cars, and a bridge. They were very happy and thanked their grandma on the phone. They wanted to try their new train set right away. + +They set up the bridge on the floor and put the engine and the cars on it. They pushed a button and the train started to move. It made a funny sound, like a whistle. Tom and Lily laughed and clapped. They watched the train go over the bridge and back. + +But then, something bad happened. The bridge was not very strong. It broke in the middle and the train fell down. The engine and the cars smashed on the floor. Tom and Lily were shocked and sad. They cried and hugged each other. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken train and the bridge. She felt sorry for Tom and Lily. She said, "Oh, no! Your new train set is ruined! I'm so sorry, my darlings. Maybe we can fix it or get a new one. Don't cry, it's not your fault." + +But Tom and Lily did not stop crying. They loved their new train set and they did not want to lose it. They wished they had never received it. They wished they had played with their old trains and tracks instead. They learned a hard lesson. Sometimes, new things are not better than old things. And sometimes, funny things are not fun at all. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a big ball that is pink. They throw the ball to each other and catch it. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. They take their ball and start to walk up the hill. They hold hands and help each other. + +When they get to the top of the hill, they see a beautiful sight. They see the sun going down in the west. The sky is pink and orange and purple. They see birds and trees and flowers. They feel happy and excited. + +They raise their ball in the air and shout, "We did it! We climbed the hill!" They hug each other and smile. They sit on the hill and watch the sun go down. They think it is the best day ever. +Ben is a big boy. He likes to help his mom and dad with their jobs. Sometimes he helps mom cook and clean. Sometimes he helps dad fix and build things. He is good at many jobs. + +One day, dad asks Ben to help him with a new job. He says they have to open a big box. Ben is curious. He wonders what is inside the box. He follows dad to the garage. He sees the box. It is very big and heavy. It has many stickers and words on it. + +Dad says, "Ben, this box has a new bike for you. It is a surprise. Do you want to open it with me?" Ben is happy. He loves bikes. He nods and smiles. He says, "Yes, dad, I want to open it!" + +Dad gives Ben a tool. He says, "This is a cutter. It can cut the tape and the cardboard. But be careful, Ben. It is sharp. It can hurt you. You have to hold it like this and cut like this. Do you understand?" Ben is fearful. He has never used a cutter before. He is afraid he might cut himself or dad. He says, "Dad, I am scared. I don't want to use the cutter." + +Dad hugs Ben. He says, "It's okay, Ben. You don't have to use the cutter if you don't want to. I can do it for you. You can watch and learn. And then you can help me take out the bike and put it together. How does that sound?" Ben feels better. He says, "Okay, dad. I will watch and learn. And then I will help you with the bike. Thank you, dad." + +Dad and Ben open the box. They see the bike. It is shiny and red. It has two wheels and a bell. Ben is excited. He says, "Wow, dad, it is a beautiful bike. I love it. Can I ride it?" Dad says, "Yes, Ben, you can ride it. But first, we have to put it together. It is not ready yet. We have to attach the pedals and the seat and the handlebars. Do you want to help me?" Ben says, "Yes, dad, I want to help you. I want to learn how to do this job. It looks fun." Dad says, "Good, Ben. You are a big boy. You are brave and smart. I am proud of you. Let's do this job together." Ben and dad work on the bike. They have fun. They finish the job. They high-five. They say, "We did it!" They go outside. They ride the bike. Ben is happy. He says, "Thank you, dad, for the bike and for the job. I love you, dad." Dad says, "You're welcome, Ben. I love you, too." They hug. They smile. They have a good day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with numbers. They have cards with numbers on them. One day, they want to play a new game. + +"Let's prepare a cake with numbers," Lily says. + +"How do we do that?" Ben asks. + +"We need a big paper, some crayons, and scissors. We can draw a cake and cut out numbers to put on it," Lily explains. + +They find the things they need and start to work. They draw a big cake with orange frosting and sprinkles. They cut out numbers from one to ten. They have fun putting the numbers on the cake. + +"Look, our cake is ready!" Lily says. + +"It looks yummy!" Ben says. + +They count the numbers on the cake. They have one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten. + +"Wait, we forgot something," Lily says. + +"What did we forget?" Ben asks. + +"We forgot zero. Zero is a number too," Lily says. + +"Where can we put zero?" Ben asks. + +"Let's put it on top of the cake. It can be a candle," Lily says. + +They cut out a zero and stick it on the cake. They pretend to blow it out. + +"Happy number cake day!" they say to each other. + +They laugh and hug. They love their cake with numbers. +Tom and Lily were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were their babies and they had to take care of them. Tom had a blue doll and Lily had a pink doll. + +"Look, my doll has a hole in her dress," Lily said, showing Tom the tear. "She needs a stitch." + +"I can help you," Tom said. "I know how to use a needle and thread. My mom taught me." + +"Really? Can you fix my doll's dress?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I promise. But we have to go inside and find the sewing kit. Come on, let's go," Tom said. + +They ran inside the house, holding their dolls. They found the sewing kit in the drawer and Tom took out a needle and some pink thread. He carefully sewed the hole in Lily's doll's dress, making a small stitch. + +"There, all done," Tom said, smiling. "Your doll's dress is as good as new." + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. And you kept your promise," Lily said, hugging her doll. "Can we play some more?" + +"Sure, let's go back to the garden. But we have to be careful not to get our dolls dirty. They don't like dirt," Tom said. + +They went back to the garden and played with their dolls until it was time for lunch. They had a lot of fun and they were very happy. They loved their dolls and each other. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fan on the grass. The fan is spinning and making wind. + +"Wow, look at the fan!" Tim says. "It is so big and fast!" + +"Can we touch it?" Mia asks. + +They run to the fan. But a man is sitting next to the fan. He is reading a book. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you like my fan?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tim and Mia say. "It is cool and fun!" + +The man smiles. He is humble. He does not think he is better than others. + +"Thank you," he says. "I made this fan myself. It is a hobby. I like to make things that work." + +"Can you show us how it works?" Tim asks. + +"Sure," the man says. "But be careful. Do not touch the blades. They are sharp." + +He shows them a switch and a battery. He explains how the fan spins and makes wind. + +Tim and Mia are amazed. They learn something new. They thank the man and say goodbye. + +They go back to play. They are happy. They have a new friend. And they have seen a big fan. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together and share their toys. But sometimes they want different things. One day, Mom made a meal for them. She put rice, chicken and peas on two plates. + +"Here you are, Lily and Ben. Eat your meal and then you can have some cake," Mom said. + +Lily looked at her plate and smiled. She liked rice, chicken and peas. She picked up her fork and started to eat. But Ben looked at his plate and frowned. He did not like peas. He pushed them away with his fork. + +"I don't want peas, Mom. They are green and yucky," Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She knew Ben was picky about his food. She tried to make him eat different things, but he always said no. + +"Ben, you have to eat some peas. They are good for you. They make you strong and healthy," Mom said. + +"No, Mom. I don't like them. They taste bad. Can I have some cake instead?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben. You can't have cake until you eat your meal. You have to try new things. You might like them if you give them a chance," Mom said. + +Lily finished her meal and licked her lips. She looked at Ben and felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. + +"Ben, why don't you separate the peas from the rice and chicken? Then you can eat what you like and leave the peas alone," Lily suggested. + +Ben thought about it. He did not want to eat the peas, but he wanted some cake. He decided to try Lily's idea. He used his fork to separate the peas from the rest of his food. He put them on the side of his plate. Then he ate the rice and chicken. He found out that they were not bad. They were warm and soft and tasty. + +"See, Ben? The rice and chicken are good. You ate them all. Good job," Lily praised him. + +Ben smiled. He felt proud of himself. He ate something new and he liked it. He looked at the peas and wondered if they were good too. He decided to be brave and try one. He put it in his mouth and chewed. He made a face. He did not like it. It was green and yucky. + +"Yuck! I don't like peas, Lily. They are bad. I tried one and I hated it," Ben said. + +Lily laughed. She knew Ben did not like peas. She did not mind. She liked them and she ate them all. + +"That's okay, Ben. You don't have to like peas. You tried them and that's good. Maybe you will like something else next time. But now you can have some cake. You ate your meal and you were brave," Lily said. + +Mom heard them and smiled. She was happy that Lily and Ben were getting along and eating their food. She brought them some cake and gave them each a slice. + +"Here you are, Lily and Ben. You did very well. You ate your meal and you tried something new. I'm proud of you. Enjoy your cake," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben thanked Mom and ate their cake. They liked cake. It was sweet and soft and yummy. They shared their cake and talked about their day. They were happy and full. They loved Mom and they loved each other. They were twins and they were friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sack near a tree. They are curious. + +"What is in the sack?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Let's look," Tom says. + +They go to the sack and open it. Inside, they find a lot of toys. There are dolls, cars, balls, and books. They are happy. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lily says. "They are so cute!" + +"Maybe someone left them here for us," Tom says. + +They take out the toys and start to play with them. They have a lot of fun. They share the toys and make stories with them. + +After a while, a man comes to the park. He looks for the sack. He sees Lily and Tom playing with the toys. + +"Hey, those are my toys!" he says. "I put them in the sack to donate them to the children's hospital. Give them back to me!" + +Lily and Tom are scared. They did not know the toys were not for them. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, mister," Lily says. "We did not know. We thought they were for us." + +"We just wanted to play," Tom says. + +The man sees their faces. He feels sorry too. He smiles. + +"It's okay, kids," he says. "You can keep some of the toys. But you have to give the rest to the hospital. There are other children who need them more than you." + +Lily and Tom nod. They thank the man. They choose one toy each. Lily picks a doll. Tom picks a car. They put the other toys back in the sack. + +The man takes the sack and leaves. Lily and Tom hug their toys. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They learned to be grateful and to share. They are good friends. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw their shadows on the ground. They made funny shapes with their bodies. + +"Look, I can make a bird!" Sara said. + +"I can make a dog!" Tom said. + +They laughed and had fun. + +But then a big cloud came and covered the sun. Their shadows disappeared. They could not see them anymore. + +"Where did they go?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are hiding." Tom said. + +They looked around, but they could not find their shadows. They felt sad and scared. + +They wanted to go home, but they did not know the way. They had run too far from their mom and dad. They had not listened when they said to stay close. + +They saw a man walking by. He had a dirty coat and a dirty hat. He had a dirty bag in his hand. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can you help us?" Sara said. + +The man stopped and looked at them. He smiled a bad smile. + +"Sure, I can help you. Come with me. I know where your shadows are." He said. + +He took their hands and led them away. He did not take them to their shadows. He took them to a dirty place. He locked them in a dirty room. He said he would not let them go. + +Sara and Tom cried and cried. They wished they had never left their mom and dad. They wished they had never played with their shadows. They wished they could improve their situation. But they could not. They were stuck in the dirty place with the bad man. They did not know what he would do to them. They were very afraid. +Rex was a spoiled dog. He had many toys, treats and a big bed. His owner, Sam, loved him very much and took him for walks every day. Rex liked to run and chase birds and squirrels. He felt very happy and lucky. + +One day, Sam bought a new toy for Rex. It was a red car that could zoom. Sam showed Rex how to push a button and make the car zoom across the floor. Rex was curious and excited. He wanted to play with the car. He barked and wagged his tail. + +"OK, Rex, let's play with the car. But you have to be gentle and careful. Don't bite it or break it. It's not a chew toy. It's a zoom toy." Sam said. + +Sam pushed the button and the car zoomed away. Rex ran after it and tried to catch it. He barked and jumped. He had fun. Sam laughed and watched him. + +But Rex was not gentle or careful. He bit the car and shook it. He heard a crack and a beep. The car stopped zooming. Rex dropped it and looked at it. It was broken. He felt sad and guilty. + +"Rex, what did you do? You broke the car. You were not gentle or careful. You were naughty. You spoiled the zoom toy." Sam said. + +Sam was not happy. He picked up the car and threw it in the trash. He scolded Rex and told him to go to his bed. Rex hung his head and walked to his bed. He felt sorry and ashamed. + +He wished he had been gentle and careful. He wished he had not spoiled the zoom toy. He wished he could make Sam happy again. He loved Sam very much and did not want to upset him. He hoped Sam would forgive him and play with him again. He learned his lesson. He decided to be a good dog. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy box. They had many toys of different shapes and colors. Some were soft, some were hard, some made sounds, and some had wheels. But their favorite toys were the gems. The gems were shiny stones that sparkled in the light. They had gems of red, blue, green, yellow, and purple. + +One day, Tom and Lily decided to organize their toy box. They wanted to make it neat and tidy. They took out all their toys and put them in piles. They put the soft toys in one pile, the hard toys in another pile, the toys that made sounds in another pile, and the toys that had wheels in another pile. Then they looked at their gems. + +"How should we organize our gems?" Tom asked Lily. + +"Let's organize them by color," Lily said. "We can make a rainbow with our gems." + +"That's a good idea," Tom said. "You start with the red gems, and I'll start with the purple gems. Then we'll meet in the middle with the green gems." + +Tom and Lily began to organize their gems by color. They put the red gems in a line, then the orange gems, then the yellow gems, and so on. They made a long and curved rainbow with their gems. They were very happy with their work. + +"Look at our gem rainbow!" Lily said. "It's so impressive!" + +"It's the most impressive thing I've ever seen!" Tom said. "Let's show it to Mom and Dad." + +They ran to find their parents and brought them to their toy box. Mom and Dad were very proud of Tom and Lily. They praised them for organizing their toy box and for making such a beautiful and impressive gem rainbow. They gave them hugs and kisses and told them they were very clever and creative. Tom and Lily smiled and hugged them back. They loved their toy box, their gems, and their parents. +Tommy loves Sunday. On Sunday, he can play with his toys, watch his favorite show, and eat pancakes. He does not have to go to school or do homework. He is very happy on Sunday. + +But this Sunday is different. Tommy wakes up and sees that his mom and dad are not in their bed. He hears a loud noise from the kitchen. He runs to see what is happening. He sees his mom and dad holding a big cake with candles. They smile and say, "Surprise! Happy birthday, Tommy!" + +Tommy is shocked. He forgot that today is his birthday. He feels silly and happy at the same time. He realizes that his mom and dad planned a special day for him. He hugs them and says, "Thank you! I love you!" + +They bring the cake to the living room, where Tommy sees more surprises. There are balloons, streamers, and presents. There are also his friends from school and his grandma and grandpa. They all sing "Happy Birthday" to Tommy and clap. Tommy feels very special and loved. + +He opens his presents and finds many things he likes. He gets a new bike, a book, a puzzle, and a teddy bear. He thanks everyone for the gifts and shares them with his friends. They play games, eat cake, and have fun. Tommy's mom and dad are gentle and kind. They help him with everything and make sure he is happy. + +Tommy thinks that this is the best Sunday ever. He realizes that he is very lucky to have such a wonderful family and friends. He wishes that every day could be like this. He smiles and says, "This is the best birthday ever!" +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys, but they do not like to share. One day, they find a big box of old toys in the attic. They are very happy and start to take out the toys. + +"Look, a train!" Ben says. He grabs the train and runs to his room. + +"No, I want the train!" Lily says. She runs after him and tries to take the train. + +They have a big fight. They pull and push and yell. They do not hear their mom calling them. + +Mom comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the train. She is very angry and sad. + +"Stop it, both of you!" she says. "Why are you fighting over an old toy? Don't you know that sharing is good and fighting is bad?" + +She takes the train and puts it back in the box. She locks the box and says, "You cannot play with these toys until you learn to get along. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They go to their rooms and cry. They wish they had not fought over the train. They wish they had shared the toys and played together. + +They knock on each other's doors and say, "I'm sorry. I love you. Can we be friends again?" + +They hug and smile. They go to mom and say, "We're sorry, mom. We love you. Can we have the toys again?" + +Mom is happy and proud. She unlocks the box and says, "Yes, you can. But only if you promise to share and not fight. Do you promise?" + +They nod and say, "We promise. Thank you, mom." + +They take out the toys and play together. They have fun and laugh. They learn that sharing is good and fighting is bad. They are happy twins. +Tommy loves rockets. He has many rockets in his room. He plays with them every day. He makes them fly and zoom and blast off. He pretends he is an astronaut. + +One day, Tommy gets a new rocket for his birthday. It is big and shiny and red. It has a button that makes it light up and make noises. Tommy is very happy. He says, "Thank you, Mommy and Daddy! This is the best rocket ever!" + +He runs to his room to play with his new rocket. He puts it on his bed and presses the button. The rocket lights up and makes noises. Tommy smiles and claps. He says, "Wow, this is so cool!" + +But then, something bad happens. The rocket falls off the bed and hits the floor. It breaks into pieces. The light and the noise stop. Tommy is very sad. He says, "Oh no, my new rocket! It is broken!" + +He picks up the pieces and tries to fix them. But he can't. He starts to cry. He says, "I want my new rocket back! It was so fun!" + +Mommy and Daddy hear Tommy cry. They come to his room and see the broken rocket. They hug Tommy and say, "We are sorry, Tommy. Your new rocket was an accident. It is not your fault." + +They help Tommy clean up the pieces. They say, "We can get you another rocket, Tommy. Or maybe you can play with your other rockets. You have many rockets, Tommy. You are still an astronaut." + +Tommy stops crying. He says, "Thank you, Mommy and Daddy. You are right. I have many rockets. I am still an astronaut." + +He smiles and hugs them. He says, "I love you, Mommy and Daddy. And I love rockets." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box under a tree. It has a red bow on it. + +"Look, a gift!" Tom says. "Who is it for?" + +"I don't know. Maybe for us?" Mia says. She runs to the box and tries to open it. + +"Wait, Mia. We should not touch it. It is not ours." Tom says. He is alert. He thinks someone might be angry if they take the gift. + +"But I want to see what is inside. Maybe it is a toy or a book or a candy." Mia says. She pulls the bow and tears the paper. + +"Stop, Mia. Stop!" Tom says. He runs to her and tries to wrap the paper back on the box. + +But it is too late. The box is open. And inside is a big, furry, angry dog. It jumps out of the box and barks at them. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Mia scream. They are scared. They run away from the dog. + +A man comes out of the tree. He is the owner of the dog. He is not happy. He sees the box and the paper on the ground. + +"Hey, you kids! What did you do to my gift? That was for my youth club. They wanted a dog for their pet day." He says. He is mad. + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They did not know. They say sorry to the man and the dog. They learn a lesson. They should not touch things that are not theirs. +Lily liked to ride her bike. She rode it every day around the park. She was very good at riding. She could go fast and turn and stop. She had a pink bike with a bell and a basket. + +One day, she saw a new boy in the park. He had a blue bike with a horn and a flag. He rode his bike near the fence. He did not look at Lily. He looked at his bike. Lily wanted to talk to him. She rode her bike to the fence. + +"Hi, I am Lily. What is your name?" she asked. + +The boy looked at her. He smiled. "I am Max. I like your bike. It is very pretty," he said. + +"Thank you. I like your bike too. It is very cool," she said. + +"Do you want to ride with me?" he asked. + +"Yes, please. That would be fun," she said. + +They rode their bikes together around the park. They rang their bell and horn. They waved their flag and basket. They laughed and talked. They became friends. + +Lily and Max were very happy. They liked to ride their bikes. They liked each other. They were popular. All the other kids in the park wanted to ride with them. They shared their bikes and toys. They had a lot of fun. +Buddy was a loyal dog. He loved his owner, Sam, very much. Every day, Sam would take Buddy for a walk, play with him, and give him treats. Buddy would wag his tail, lick Sam's face, and smile. + +One day, Sam had to go to school. He put on his backpack and said, "Bye, Buddy. I'll be back soon. Be a good boy." Buddy barked and watched Sam leave. He felt sad and lonely. He wanted to go with Sam. + +Buddy decided to look for Sam. He jumped over the fence and ran down the street. He sniffed the air and followed Sam's scent. He crossed the park, the bridge, and the busy road. He saw a big building with many children. He thought Sam was there. + +Buddy ran to the door and pushed it open. He ran inside and looked for Sam. He saw many people, but not Sam. He heard someone say, "Hey, there's a dog in here!" He heard someone else say, "Get him out!" He heard someone else say, "He's cute!" + +Buddy was scared and confused. He ran around, looking for a way out. He bumped into tables, chairs, and books. He knocked over a vase, a lamp, and a clock. He made a big mess. He heard people yell and scream. + +Suddenly, he saw Sam. Sam was in a classroom, sitting at a desk. He looked up and saw Buddy. He said, "Buddy, what are you doing here?" He got up and ran to Buddy. He hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Buddy. I didn't mean to leave you alone. You're my best friend." + +Buddy was happy and relieved. He licked Sam's face and smiled. He wagged his tail and said, "Woof, woof!" He was glad to see Sam. He didn't care about the mess. He only cared about Sam. + +Sam's teacher was not happy. She said, "Sam, you can't bring your dog to school. He caused a lot of trouble. You have to take him home and clean up the mess." + +Sam said, "I'm sorry, teacher. I didn't know he would follow me. He's a loyal dog. He loves me very much." + +The teacher said, "I can see that. He's a lucky dog to have you as his owner. But you have to be more careful next time. Now, go home and come back tomorrow." + +Sam said, "Okay, teacher. Thank you." He took Buddy by the leash and walked out of the school. He said, "Come on, Buddy. Let's go home. I'll give you a treat and a hug. You're a good boy." + +Buddy barked and smiled. He followed Sam home. He was happy to be with Sam. He was a loyal dog. +Lily and Ben were going to the park with their mom. They were very happy because it was a sunny day and they liked to play on the swings and slides. Mom told them to put on their hats and sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun. + +"Mom, can I wear your sunglasses?" Lily asked. She liked how mom's sunglasses looked on her face. They were big and shiny and made everything look cool. + +"Sure, Lily, you can wear them, but be careful not to lose them. They are very important to me. They remind me of your dad. He gave them to me as a gift before he went away," mom said. She smiled and kissed Lily on the cheek. + +Lily nodded and put on the sunglasses. She felt very grown-up and special. She held mom's hand as they walked to the park. Ben ran ahead, excited to see the other kids and the toys. + +At the park, Lily and Ben had a lot of fun. They swung on the swings, slid on the slides, and chased each other on the grass. Lily forgot about the sunglasses and left them on a bench when she went to get some water. She did not see a big dog that came and sniffed the bench. The dog liked the smell of the sunglasses and picked them up with his mouth. He ran away with them, wagging his tail. + +"Hey, that's my mom's sunglasses!" Ben shouted. He saw the dog running away with the sunglasses. He was a good brother and a reliable friend. He ran after the dog, trying to get the sunglasses back. + +"Ben, wait!" Lily cried. She realized she had lost the sunglasses and felt very bad. She was afraid mom would be sad and angry. She ran after Ben, hoping he could catch the dog. + +Mom saw what happened and followed them. She was worried about her kids and her sunglasses. She hoped they would be safe and find the dog. + +Will they get the sunglasses back? How will mom react? What will they learn from this adventure? You can continue the story or end it here. +Tom and Lily were in the car with Mom and Dad. They were going to the park to play. Tom and Lily liked the park. They liked the swings and the slide and the sandbox. + +On the way to the park, they saw a big billboard. It had a picture of a toy train. The toy train had many colors and made a loud sound. Tom and Lily wanted the toy train. They pointed at the billboard and said, "Look, look, a toy train!" + +Mom and Dad looked at the billboard. They saw the toy train. They also saw the price. It was very high. They shook their heads and said, "No, no, that toy train is too much money. We can't buy it for you." + +Tom and Lily were not happy. They did not like the word no. They started to cry and yell. They demand the toy train. They said, "We want the toy train! We want the toy train! Give us the toy train!" + +Mom and Dad were not happy either. They did not like the noise and the fuss. They tried to calm Tom and Lily. They said, "Stop crying and yelling. We are almost at the park. You can play with the toys there. They are fun and free. You don't need the toy train." + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They kept crying and yelling. They did not care about the park. They only cared about the toy train. They made a big mess in the car. They threw their snacks and drinks and books. They made the car dirty and sticky and smelly. + +Mom and Dad were very angry. They stopped the car and turned around. They said, "That's it. We are not going to the park. We are going home. You are being very naughty and rude. You need a time out." + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They realized they made a mistake. They did not want to go home. They wanted to go to the park. They said, "We are sorry. We don't want the toy train. We want the park. Please, please, can we go to the park?" + +But it was too late. Mom and Dad did not change their mind. They drove back home. They put Tom and Lily in their rooms. They said, "You can stay here until you learn to be nice and polite. You can think about what you did wrong. Maybe next time you will behave better." + +Tom and Lily felt very bad. They wished they did not see the billboard. They wished they did not demand the toy train. They wished they did not make the car dirty. They wished they were at the park. They learned a lesson. They said, "We are sorry. We love you. We will be good." +Anna was very excited. Today was her birthday and she saw a big package on the table. She wanted to open it and see what was inside. She ran to the table and reached for the package. + +But she was too fast and did not see the toy car on the floor. She stepped on it and stumbled. She fell down and hit her head on the table. She cried out loud. It hurt a lot. + +Mom and Dad heard her cry and came to see what happened. They saw Anna on the floor and the package on the table. They picked her up and hugged her. They said, "It's okay, Anna. You are brave. We have a surprise for you." + +They gave her the package and helped her open it. Inside was a beautiful doll with a pink dress and a hat. Anna smiled and forgot her pain. She loved the doll and thanked Mom and Dad. They said, "Happy birthday, Anna. We love you." + +They all sat on the couch and played with the doll. They were very happy and quiet. They did not want to make more noise and wake up the baby. They had a nice birthday party. +Lily and Tom were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and feed them. But they had to be careful, because some animals were big and strong. + +One day, they saw a bull in a field. The bull was black and had horns. He looked angry and impatient. He did not like people near him. + +Lily and Tom wanted to see the bull closer. They climbed over the fence and walked to the bull. The bull saw them and snorted. He did not want them there. + +Lily and Tom were scared, but they did not run away. They thought the bull was just noisy. They tried to touch the bull's fur. The bull did not like that. He moved his head and pinched Lily's hand with his horn. + +Lily cried out loud. She felt pain in her hand. Tom was shocked. He pulled Lily away from the bull. They ran back to the fence and climbed over it. They were safe. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They should not bother the bull. He was not a friendly animal. They should respect him and keep away from him. They hugged each other and went to find their mom. +Tommy did not like class. He thought it was stupid. He had to sit and listen to the teacher talk and talk. He had to repeat what the teacher said. He did not want to repeat. He wanted to play and have fun. + +One day, the teacher said they would learn a new song. She sang the song and asked the class to repeat. Tommy did not repeat. He made a funny noise instead. The teacher was angry. She told Tommy to go to the corner and be quiet. Tommy did not go. He made another funny noise. + +The other kids laughed. They thought Tommy was funny. The teacher did not think so. She called the principal. The principal came and took Tommy away. He said Tommy had to go to his office and talk. Tommy did not want to talk. He wanted to play and have fun. + +But he could not play and have fun. He had to sit and listen to the principal talk and talk. He had to repeat what the principal said. He did not want to repeat. He wanted to go back to class and make funny noises. But he could not. He was in trouble. He learned that class was not so stupid after all. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the yard. They have a ball, a bike and a doll. + +One day, Lily sees a big dog in the yard. The dog is black and brown. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. Lily is scared of the dog. She runs to Sam and hugs him. + +"Sam, Sam, there is a big dog in the yard! It looks mean and hungry. What do we do?" Lily says. + +Sam is not scared of the dog. He is strong and brave. He thinks the dog is lonely and wants to play. He has an idea. + +"Let's offer the dog our ball. Maybe it will like it and be our friend. Come on, Lily, don't be afraid. I will hold your hand," Sam says. + +Sam and Lily walk slowly to the dog. They hold the ball in front of them. The dog sees the ball and wags its tail. It barks softly and sniffs the ball. It takes the ball in its mouth and runs around the yard. It looks happy and playful. + +"See, Lily, the dog is not mean and hungry. It is just a big puppy. It likes our ball. Can we play with it?" Sam says. + +Lily smiles and nods. She is not scared of the dog anymore. She thinks the dog is cute and funny. She and Sam follow the dog and throw the ball for it. The dog brings the ball back and licks their faces. They laugh and hug the dog. + +They have a new friend in the yard. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the sand near the sea. They made castles and bridges and tunnels with their buckets and shovels. One day, they saw something strange in the water. It was an octopus! + +"Look, look!" Ben shouted. "An octopus! It has eight legs and a big head!" + +Mia was scared. She hid behind Ben and said, "Is it friendly? Will it hurt us?" + +Ben was curious. He wanted to touch the octopus. He walked closer to the water and reached out his hand. The octopus saw Ben and squirted water at him. Ben got wet and cold. He ran back to Mia and said, "It's not friendly! It's mean!" + +Mia laughed. She thought it was funny that Ben got wet. She said, "It's not mean, Ben. It's just playing. Maybe it wants to be our friend." + +Ben was not happy. He did not like the water. He said, "No, it doesn't. It's harsh. It doesn't like us. Let's go away." + +Mia felt sorry for Ben. She gave him a hug and said, "OK, let's go. But maybe we can come back another day and play with the octopus. Maybe it will be nice then." + +Ben nodded. He dried his face and said, "Maybe. But I don't want to get wet again." + +They took their buckets and shovels and walked away from the sea. The octopus watched them go and waved its legs. It was lonely. It wished they would stay and play. +Tom is a kid who likes to play with his phone. He has many games and videos on his phone. He plays with his phone all day and all night. He does not listen to his mom and dad when they tell him to stop and go to bed. + +One night, Tom is playing with his phone under his blanket. He is very sleepy, but he does not want to stop. He thinks he will miss something fun on his phone. He hears his phone ring. He thinks it is a message from his friend. He picks up his phone and says hello. + +But it is not his friend. It is a scary voice. The voice says, "I know you are playing with your phone. You are a bad kid. You do not sleep when you should. You do not listen to your mom and dad. I am coming to get you. I will take your phone and make you cry." + +Tom is very scared. He drops his phone and screams. He runs to his mom and dad's room. He tells them what happened. His mom and dad hug him and calm him down. They tell him it was a prank call. Someone was trying to scare him. They tell him he should not play with his phone so much. He should sleep when it is dark and play when it is light. He should listen to his mom and dad. They love him and want him to be healthy and happy. + +Tom says he is sorry. He says he will not play with his phone so much. He says he will sleep when it is dark and play when it is light. He says he will listen to his mom and dad. He says he loves them and thanks them for helping him. He gives them a big hug and a kiss. He goes back to his bed and puts his phone away. He closes his eyes and falls asleep. He has a good dream. + +The moral of the story is: Playing with your phone too much can be bad for you. You should sleep when it is dark and play when it is light. You should listen to your mom and dad. They love you and want you to be healthy and happy. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They saw Mom in the kitchen. She was making dinner. + +"Mom, what are you making?" Lily asked. + +"I'm making corn and chicken and salad," Mom said. "Do you like corn?" + +"Yes, we love corn!" Ben said. "Can we help you?" + +"Sure, you can help me. You can wash the corn and peel the husks," Mom said. She gave them a big bowl and some water. + +Lily and Ben took the corn and went to the sink. They turned on the faucet and splashed the water. They pulled the green husks and the silky hairs from the corn. They put the husks in the trash and the corn in the bowl. + +"Look, Mom, we peeled all the corn!" Lily said. She showed Mom the bowl. + +"Wow, that's impressive!" Mom said. "You did a great job. Thank you for helping me." + +"You're welcome, Mom," Ben said. "Can we eat the corn now?" + +"Not yet, we have to cook it first. But it won't take long. Come on, let's set the table," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben followed Mom to the dining room. They helped her put the plates and forks and napkins on the table. They smelled the chicken and the salad. They were very hungry. + +Soon, Mom brought the corn to the table. She put some butter and salt on it. She gave each of them a piece of corn. + +"Here you go, enjoy your corn," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben took a big bite of the corn. It was sweet and juicy and delicious. They smiled and said, "Mmm, this is the best corn ever!" + +Mom smiled too. She was happy to see them eat. She said, "I'm glad you like it. You are the best helpers ever!" +Ben and Lily are rabbits. They like to hop and play in the field. One day, they see a big basket with many colors. They hop to the basket and look inside. They find eggs with candy and toys. They are very happy. + +"Wow, look at all these eggs!" Ben says. "They are so pretty and yummy!" + +"Who left them here?" Lily asks. "Maybe it was the farmer or the fairy." + +"Let's take some and share with our friends," Ben says. "They will like them too." + +They hop away with some eggs in their paws. They do not see the fox hiding behind a bush. The fox has a bad plan. He wants to catch the rabbits and eat them. He follows them quietly. + +Ben and Lily hop to their friends. They show them the eggs and give them some. Their friends are very happy too. They thank Ben and Lily for being good and kind. + +"Where did you find these eggs?" their friend Max asks. + +"In a big basket in the field," Lily says. "There are more there. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, let's go!" Max says. "Maybe we can find more eggs." + +They hop to the field with their friends. They do not see the fox waiting for them. The fox has a big smile. He thinks he will catch them all. + +But when they get to the field, they see something else. They see the farmer and his dog. The farmer is holding the basket. He is looking for his eggs. He sees the rabbits and smiles. + +"Hello, little rabbits," he says. "Did you like my eggs? I left them for you as a gift. You are always good and help me with my garden. You deserve a treat." + +The rabbits are surprised and happy. They thank the farmer for his gift. They hop to him and his dog. They are not afraid. They are friends. + +The fox is angry and scared. He sees the farmer and his dog. He knows they are not friends. He runs away as fast as he can. He does not get any eggs or rabbits. He learns a lesson. Being bad does not pay. Being good does. +Tom was sad. He did not like school. He missed his mom and dad. He did not have any friends. He sat alone in the corner with his folder. His folder had pictures of his family and his dog. He looked at them and felt a little better. + +But then a loud noise made him jump. It was a big boy who kicked a ball. The ball hit Tom's folder and made it fly away. The big boy laughed and ran away. Tom felt angry and scared. He wanted his folder back. He cried and cried. + +Lily saw Tom crying. She felt sorry for him. She was a kind girl. She liked to help others. She went to Tom and said, "Don't cry. I will help you find your folder. Come with me." She took Tom's hand and led him to the ball. She picked up the ball and threw it back to the big boy. She said, "That was not nice. You should say sorry to Tom. He is sad because you took his folder." The big boy looked ashamed. He said, "Sorry, Tom. I did not mean to hurt you. Here is your folder. I hope you are okay." He gave Tom his folder and walked away. + +Tom smiled and hugged his folder. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. You comforted me. You are my friend." Lily smiled and hugged Tom. She said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are very brave. You are my friend too. Let's play together." They went to the playground and played happily. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to others and they will be kind to you. Don't be mean or hurtful. Comfort those who are sad and lonely. Friendship is a precious gift. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their bedroom. But they do not like to clean up. Their bedroom is very messy. There are dolls, cars, books, and blocks everywhere. + +One day, Mom comes to their bedroom. She is not happy. She says, "Lily and Ben, look at this mess! You need to clean up your toys right now. Or you will not get any dessert after dinner." + +Lily and Ben do not want to miss dessert. They love cake and ice cream. But they do not want to clean up either. They look at each other. They have an idea. + +They decide to hide their toys under the bed, in the closet, and behind the curtains. They think Mom will not see them. They say, "OK, Mom, we will clean up our toys. We will be very fast." + +Mom goes to the kitchen. Lily and Ben start to hide their toys. They think they are very clever. But they are not. + +Mom comes back to their bedroom. She sees the bed, the closet, and the curtains. She knows what they did. She says, "Lily and Ben, this is not cleaning up. This is hiding. You are not fooling me. You need to put your toys in their boxes and shelves. Or you will not get any dessert after dinner." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They know they made a bad choice. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will not hide our toys again. We will clean up our bedroom for real." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. I will help you. And if you finish before dinner, you will get a surprise." + +Lily and Ben wonder what the surprise is. They hope it is something fun. They start to clean up their bedroom. They learn their lesson. They decide to be more tidy next time. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They have bikes. They ride their bikes on the path. They see a big bush. The bush is red. It has many flowers. + +"Wow, look at the bush!" Lily says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "Do you want to smell the flowers?" + +Lily nods. She stops her bike. She gets off. She walks to the bush. She smells a flower. It smells sweet. + +Ben stops his bike too. He gets off. He walks to the bush. He smells a flower. It smells sweet too. + +They smile at each other. They hear a buzz. They see a bee. The bee is yellow and black. It flies out of the bush. It comes near them. + +"Uh-oh, a bee!" Lily says. "I don't like bees!" + +"Me neither!" Ben says. "They can sting!" + +They run back to their bikes. They get on. They ride away from the bush. They are scared. + +"Let's go to the park!" Lily says. "There are no bees there!" + +"OK, let's go!" Ben says. "The park is fun!" + +They ride to the park. They are happy. They forget about the bee. They play on the swings and the slide. They have a good time. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big red strawberry on a green plant. They wanted to eat it, but it was too high for them to reach. + +"Let's use a stick to get it," Ben said. He found a long stick and tried to poke the strawberry. But the stick was too heavy and he dropped it. + +"Let's use a chair to climb up," Lily said. She dragged a small chair from the porch and put it near the plant. She climbed on the chair and reached for the strawberry. But the chair was too wobbly and she fell down. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asked. He helped Lily get up and dusted off her dress. + +"I'm okay, but I still want the strawberry," Lily said. She looked around and saw a butterfly. It was yellow and black and very graceful. It flew over the plant and landed on the strawberry. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Lily said. She pointed at the butterfly and smiled. + +"Maybe the butterfly can help us," Ben said. He had an idea. He whispered to Lily and they nodded. + +They went to the butterfly and said, "Hello, butterfly. You are very pretty and graceful. We like you very much. Can you please share the strawberry with us? We are very hungry and we have no other fruit." + +The butterfly looked at them and fluttered its wings. It was very kind and generous. It said, "Hello, children. You are very polite and friendly. I like you very much too. Of course I can share the strawberry with you. There is enough for all of us." + +The butterfly moved aside and let Lily and Ben pick the strawberry. They thanked the butterfly and broke the strawberry in three pieces. They each ate a piece and gave the last piece to the butterfly. It was very sweet and juicy. + +They all enjoyed the strawberry and became good friends. They played in the garden until the sun went down. They said goodbye to the butterfly and went home. They were very happy and grateful. +Lily and Ben were playing with cards in their room. They liked to make shapes and animals with the cards. Lily made a star with five cards. Ben made a snake with many cards. + +"Look, Lily, my snake is long and green!" Ben said. + +"Look, Ben, my star is bright and yellow!" Lily said. + +They put their cards on the floor and turned off the light. The cards started to glow in the dark. Lily and Ben were amazed. They saw the star and the snake shine in the dark. + +"Wow, the cards are magic!" Lily said. + +"They are so pretty!" Ben said. + +They got closer to the cards and touched them. The cards felt warm and soft. Lily and Ben smiled. They liked the glowing cards. They felt like they had a secret. + +"Can we keep the cards, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, Ben. They are our cards. We can play with them every night," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and the cards. They felt happy and safe. The cards were sweet and special. They were Lily and Ben's friends. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to climb it. They walked and walked until they reached the top. + +At the top, they saw a cliff. A cliff is a place where the ground stops and there is a big drop. Lily and Tom were curious. They wanted to see what was on the other side. They walked closer and closer to the edge. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a bird. A big bird with a long beak and sharp claws. It was angry. It did not like Lily and Tom near its nest. It flew towards them and tried to peck them. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They ran away from the cliff. They ran back to the hill. They ran down the hill. They ran all the way to their home. + +They were safe. They hugged each other. They were happy to return to their normal place. They decided not to go near the cliff again. They learned that some places are not for playing. They played with their toys instead. They were still friends. +Sam liked to draw. He had many colors and papers. He drew cars, trees, animals and people. He showed his drawings to his mom and dad. They smiled and said they were good. + +One day, Sam wanted to draw something new. He saw his dad's pants on the chair. They were blue and had pockets and buttons. Sam thought they looked nice. He took a paper and a black color. He tried to draw the pants. + +But it was hard. The pants had many lines and shapes. Sam's drawing looked messy. He was not happy. He showed his drawing to his dad. + +"Dad, look. I drew your pants. But they are not good. They are bad." + +Dad looked at the drawing. He hugged Sam and said, "No, Sam. They are not bad. They are very good. You tried to draw something new. That is hard. But you did not give up. You are a good drawer. And you can improve. Do you know what improve means?" + +Sam shook his head. He did not know. + +Dad said, "Improve means to get better. To learn more. To practice. If you want to draw better pants, you can improve. You can look at the pants more. You can draw them again and again. You can ask me or mom for help. You can improve your drawing. And I will be proud of you. Do you know what proud means?" + +Sam nodded. He knew. + +"Proud means to be happy and to like someone. You make me proud, Sam. You are my son. And you are a good drawer. And you can improve. Do you want to try again?" + +Sam smiled. He said, "Yes, dad. I want to try again. I want to improve. I want to make you proud. And I want to draw good pants." + +Dad smiled too. He said, "That's great, Sam. Let's go and get more paper and colors. And let's draw together. I will help you. And we will have fun." + +Sam and dad went to get more paper and colors. They drew together. They drew pants and other things. They improved their drawings. They had fun. And they were proud. +Anna loved dolphins. She liked to watch them swim and jump in the water. She wanted to be friends with them. One day, she went to the sea with her mom and dad. They saw a big boat with people who helped dolphins. + +"Can I go on the boat, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey. They will let you see the dolphins up close. But be careful, they are delicate animals. You have to be gentle with them," mom said. + +Anna was very happy. She climbed on the boat with her mom and dad. They gave her a life jacket and a helmet. They told her to listen to the guide. The guide showed her how to touch the dolphins and feed them fish. Anna was amazed. The dolphins were soft and smooth. They made funny noises and smiled at her. She felt like they liked her too. + +One of the dolphins came closer to Anna. He had a blue mark on his head. He nudged her hand with his nose. He wanted her to pet him. + +"Hello, dolphin. What is your name?" Anna asked. + +The dolphin squeaked and clicked. He seemed to say his name was Blue. + +"Blue, you are very nice. I like you a lot. Do you want to be my friend?" Anna asked. + +Blue nodded and splashed his tail. He seemed to say yes. + +"Can I marry you, Blue?" Anna asked. + +Blue looked surprised. He tilted his head and blinked his eyes. He seemed to say he did not know what that meant. + +"Marry means you love someone very much and you want to be with them forever. Like mom and dad. They are married. I love you very much, Blue. I want to be with you forever. Can I marry you?" Anna asked. + +Blue smiled and kissed her cheek. He seemed to say he loved her too. He wrapped his fin around her arm. He seemed to say yes. + +Anna hugged him and laughed. She was very happy. She had a new friend and a husband. She did not want to leave the boat. She wanted to stay with Blue. + +"Anna, it's time to go. We have to say goodbye to the dolphins," mom said. + +Anna looked sad. She did not want to say goodbye. She wanted to stay with Blue. + +"Can I come back tomorrow, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Maybe, honey. But you have to remember, dolphins belong to the sea. They have their own families and friends there. You can't take them home with you. You can love them from afar, but you have to let them go," mom said. + +Anna nodded. She understood. She loved Blue, but she knew he was happy in the sea. She kissed him and thanked him for being her friend and husband. She told him she would come back to visit him. She waved goodbye to him and the other dolphins. She climbed down from the boat with her mom and dad. She looked at the sea and smiled. She had a wonderful day. She had a wonderful story to tell. +Anna liked to wander around the house and look for things to play with. She liked to open drawers and cupboards and see what was inside. One day, she found a big envelope on the table in the living room. It had a stamp and a sticker on it. She wondered what was inside. + +She picked up the envelope and tried to open it. She tore a little bit of the paper, but it was too hard. She decided to ask her mom for help. She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. + +"Mom, mom, look what I found!" she said, holding up the envelope. + +Her mom looked at the envelope and frowned. She recognized the sticker. It was from the doctor. She had been waiting for some serious news about her health. + +"Anna, where did you get this?" she asked, taking the envelope from her. + +"I found it on the table. Can you open it for me? I want to see what's inside," Anna said, curious. + +"Anna, this is not for you. This is for me. It's very important. I need to open it by myself," her mom said, gently. + +"But why? What is it?" Anna asked, disappointed. + +Her mom sighed. She didn't know how to explain to her little girl what was in the envelope. She didn't even know herself. She hoped it was good news, but she was scared. + +"Anna, this is a letter from the doctor. He checked me and he wrote me what he found. I need to read it and see if I'm okay or not," her mom said, trying to sound calm. + +"Are you sick, mom?" Anna asked, worried. + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her cheek. She smiled, but her eyes were sad. + +"I don't know, Anna. I hope not. But whatever happens, I love you very much. And you are very brave and smart and sweet. You are my best girl," her mom said, softly. + +"I love you too, mom. You are my best mom. Can I help you open the envelope?" Anna asked, hopefully. + +Her mom nodded. She took Anna's hand and walked to the couch. She sat down and put Anna on her lap. She opened the envelope and took out the letter. She held her breath and read it. She felt a tear roll down her cheek. She looked at Anna and smiled. + +"Anna, guess what? The doctor says I'm okay. I'm not sick. I'm healthy. He says I can play with you and hug you and kiss you for a long time," her mom said, happily. + +Anna clapped her hands and cheered. She hugged her mom and kissed her cheek. She was happy too. + +"Yay, mom! You are okay! You are not sick! You are healthy! I'm so glad! Can we play now?" Anna asked, excitedly. + +Her mom laughed and nodded. She put the letter and the envelope on the table. She didn't need them anymore. She had the best news and the best girl in the world. She got up and took Anna's hand. They wandered to the backyard and played in the sun. They were happy. +Tom and Mia like to play on the beach. They like to dig in the sand and look for shells. One day, they find a big shell that is closed. Tom says, "What is this? Maybe it has a pearl inside." Mia says, "Let's open it and see." + +They use a stick to pry the shell open. Inside, they see a slimy thing that looks like a tongue. It smells bad. Tom and Mia make a face and say, "Ew, gross!" They throw the shell away and run to the water. + +They splash and swim in the water. They see some fish and crabs. They have fun. Then, they see another big shell that is closed. Mia says, "Maybe this one has a pearl." Tom says, "No, thank you. I don't want to see another bad oyster." Mia says, "Me neither. Let's leave it alone." + +They swim away from the shell and play with the waves. They forget about the oyster. They do not know that inside the shell, there is a shiny pearl. They do not discover the treasure. They are happy anyway. +Tommy hated the barber. He did not like the loud noise of the scissors and the machine. He did not like the way the barber pulled his hair and made him sit still. He did not like the itchy bits of hair that fell on his neck and face. + +One day, his mom said, "Tommy, we have to go to the barber. Your hair is too long and messy. You will look nice and neat after the barber cuts your hair." + +Tommy said, "No, mom, no! I don't want to go to the barber. I like my hair long and messy. The barber is mean and scary. Please, mom, please, don't make me go!" + +Mom said, "Tommy, I know you don't like the barber, but you have to go. It's not good to have hair in your eyes and ears. The barber is not mean and scary. He is friendly and gentle. He will give you a sticker and a lollipop if you are brave and calm. Come on, Tommy, let's go." + +Tommy was confused. He did not want to go to the barber, but he wanted a sticker and a lollipop. He did not want to have hair in his eyes and ears, but he liked his hair long and messy. He did not want to be brave and calm, but he wanted his mom to be proud of him. + +He said, "OK, mom, I will go to the barber. But I don't have to like it." + +Mom said, "That's fine, Tommy. I'm glad you are going to the barber. I love you very much." + +Tommy said, "I love you too, mom. But I still hate the barber." +Jill and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a big bucket and a small scale. They fill the bucket with soil and put it on the scale. They want to see how much the soil weighs. + +"Look, Ben, the scale says ten!" Jill says. "That is a lot of soil!" + +"Let me try!" Ben says. He takes some soil out of the bucket and puts it in his hands. He puts his hands on the scale. "Now the scale says eight. I have two soil in my hands!" + +Jill and Ben laugh. They think it is fun to weigh the soil. They take turns putting soil in and out of the bucket and the scale. + +But then Mom comes out of the house. She sees the mess they have made. She is not happy. + +"Jill and Ben, what are you doing?" Mom says. "You have spoiled the garden! The soil belongs in the flower beds, not on the scale. And look at your clothes, they are dirty!" + +Jill and Ben feel sorry. They did not mean to spoil the garden. They only wanted to play. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. "We will clean up the soil and the scale. And we will change our clothes." + +Mom smiles. She knows they are good kids. She helps them clean up the garden. She tells them they can play with the soil again, but only in a sandbox. She also tells them they can weigh other things, like toys or books or fruits. She says weighing is a good way to learn about numbers and sizes. + +Jill and Ben nod. They like to learn new things. They hug Mom and say thank you. They are happy to play in the garden. +Sara and Tom were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time and saw many things. + +"Look, a cow!" Sara said, pointing out the window. + +"Moo!" Tom said, making a funny sound. + +They laughed and played games in the car. They were having fun. + +They arrived at the lake. It was big and blue. There were many boats and ducks. Mom and Dad rented a cabin near the water. They unpacked their bags and went outside. + +"Let's go to the lake!" Sara said, grabbing her swimsuit. + +"Me too!" Tom said, following her. + +They put on their swimsuits and ran to the water. They splashed and swam and made bubbles. They saw some fish and frogs. They were having more fun. + +They saw a big duck with a red bow. It was swimming near the shore. It looked funny. + +"Hello, duck!" Sara said, waving. + +"Quack!" the duck said, flapping its wings. + +Sara and Tom wanted to play with the duck. They got closer and reached out their hands. + +"Can we touch you, duck?" Sara asked. + +"Quack!" the duck said, nodding. + +They touched the duck's feathers. They were soft and wet. They liked the duck. + +"Can we hold you, duck?" Tom asked. + +"Quack!" the duck said, shaking its head. + +They tried to hold the duck anyway. They grabbed its wings and body. They lifted it out of the water. + +"Quack!" the duck said, louder and angrier. + +The duck did not like that. It bit Sara's finger and Tom's nose. It squirmed and kicked. It wanted to go back to the water. + +"Ow!" Sara and Tom said, dropping the duck. + +"Quack!" the duck said, flying away. + +Sara and Tom cried. They ran to Mom and Dad. They showed them their bites. + +"What happened?" Mom asked, worried. + +"We played with the duck, but it bit us!" Sara said, sobbing. + +"Why did you play with the duck?" Dad asked, stern. + +"We wanted to hold it, but it did not want to!" Tom said, sniffling. + +Mom and Dad hugged them and kissed their bites. They gave them some ice and band-aids. + +"You should not hold the duck, or any animal, without its permission," Mom said, gently. + +"Animals have feelings too, and they need their space and freedom," Dad said, wisely. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad," Sara and Tom said, sorry. + +"We are sorry, duck," they said, looking at the lake. + +They learned their lesson. They did not bother the duck again. They played with other things, like balls and sand and sticks. They had fun, but they also respected the animals. They enjoyed their vacation. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big cooler near a bench. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's guess what's in the cooler," Lily said. "Maybe it's ice cream or cake or juice." + +"Or maybe it's something else," Ben said. "Maybe it's a surprise or a toy or a pet." + +They ran to the cooler and opened the lid. They were surprised by what they saw. It was a swan! + +The swan was white and fluffy and graceful. It looked at them with its black eyes and made a soft sound. It was not angry or scared. It was calm and friendly. + +"Wow, it's a swan!" Lily said. "How did it get in the cooler?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe someone put it there to keep it safe or to take it somewhere." + +They heard a voice behind them. It was a man with a hat and a badge. He was smiling and holding a net. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "I see you found my swan. I'm sorry for leaving it in the cooler. I'm a wildlife rescuer and I was taking it to a lake where it can live happily. It was injured by a car and I fixed it. The cooler was to keep it cool and comfortable." + +"Can we pet it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can," the man said. "But be gentle and quiet. It's a wild animal and it needs some space." + +Lily and Ben petted the swan softly. It felt soft and warm. They thanked the man for saving the swan and letting them see it. + +They watched as the man took the swan to his truck and drove away. They waved goodbye to the swan and hoped it would be happy in the lake. + +They went back to playing in the park. They had a lot of fun and learned something new. They never forgot the day they guessed what was in the cooler. +Anna and Ben are hungry. They see a big bowl of food on the table. It looks yummy. They want to taste it. + +"Can we have some food, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Not now, sweetie. That food is for dinner. It is light and healthy. You have to wait," Mom says. + +But Anna and Ben do not want to wait. They are very hungry. They sneak to the table when Mom is not looking. They take some food and put it in their mouths. + +"Wow, this is good!" Ben says. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" Anna says. + +They eat more and more food. They do not stop. They do not hear Mom coming back. + +"Anna! Ben! What are you doing?" Mom shouts. + +She sees the empty bowl. She sees the crumbs on their faces. She is very angry. + +"You ate all the food! That was for dinner! Now we have nothing to eat! You are very naughty!" Mom says. + +She sends them to their room. She does not give them any dessert. They are very sad. They have a bad tummy ache. They cry and cry. + +They wish they had listened to Mom. They wish they had not tasted the food. They wish they had waited for dinner. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the attic. They were eager to see what was inside. They opened the box and saw many shiny things. They saw buttons, beads, ribbons, and needles. + +"Wow, look at all these!" Tom said. "Let's make something with them!" + +"Okay!" Lily said. "But we have to hurry. Mom will call us for lunch soon." + +They took out some needles and thread and started to sew. They made a necklace, a bracelet, and a hat. They were having fun. + +But then, Tom felt a sharp pain in his finger. He had poked himself with a needle. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts! It hurts!" + +Lily looked at him and saw blood. She was scared. + +"Tom, what happened? Let me see!" + +She tried to pull out the needle, but it was stuck. She pulled harder, but it only made Tom cry more. + +"Stop, stop, stop! You're hurting me!" + +Tom and Lily were both crying and screaming. They did not hear Mom coming up the stairs. She heard them and ran to the attic. She saw the box, the toys, and the blood. She was angry and worried. + +"What are you doing here? How did you get this box? And what did you do to your finger?" + +She took Tom and Lily to the bathroom. She cleaned Tom's finger and put a bandage on it. She threw away the needles and the thread. She scolded them for playing with dangerous things. She told them they were naughty and careless. She said they could not play with their toys for a week. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and sad. They wished they had not opened the box. They wished they had not played with the needles. They wished they had listened to Mom. They learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily visits Tom at his house. She sees a big picture on the wall. It is a picture of Tom and his family. Lily thinks the picture is pretty. She wants to touch it. + +"Can I touch the picture?" Lily asks Tom. + +"No, you can't," Tom says. "Mommy says the picture is special. She says we have to be careful with it. It can break." + +Lily nods. She knows she has to listen to Mommy. But she is curious. She wants to see the picture closer. She waits until Tom is busy with his blocks. Then she sneaks to the wall. She reaches for the picture. + +But the picture is too high. Lily can't reach it. She jumps and stretches. She tries to grab the picture. But she misses. She bumps the picture. The picture falls off the wall. It makes a loud noise. It breaks. + +Lily is scared. She hears Tom cry. She hears Mommy come. She feels guilty. She knows she did a bad thing. She wants to say sorry. But she can't find the words. + +Mommy sees the broken picture. She sees Lily and Tom. She is angry. She is sad. She asks them what happened. + +Tom points at Lily. He says, "She did it. She touched the picture. She broke it." + +Lily feels worse. She looks at Mommy. She looks at Tom. She looks at the broken picture. She wishes she didn't touch it. She wishes she could fix it. She wishes she could make Mommy and Tom happy again. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every week. They had a big ball that they could roll to each other. They had fun with the ball. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. The dog saw the ball and ran to get it. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want the dog to take their ball. They shouted at the dog. + +"Go away, dog! That is our ball!" Lily said. + +"Leave us alone, dog! We want to play!" Ben said. + +But the dog did not listen. The dog grabbed the ball with its mouth and ran away. Lily and Ben were upset. They lost their ball. They did not know what to do. + +They ran to Lily's mom, who was sitting on a bench. They told her what happened. Lily's mom hugged them and said, + +"I'm sorry, kids. That was a bad dog. But don't worry, we can get you a new ball. Maybe we can find the dog and get your ball back. Come on, let's go look for it." + +Lily and Ben felt a little better. They hoped they could find their ball. They followed Lily's mom and looked for the dog. They wanted to play with their ball again. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with blocks. They made many buildings with their blocks, like houses, towers, and castles. They were very proud of their buildings and showed them to their mom and dad. + +One day, a new boy came to their playgroup. His name was Max and he had big teeth. He saw Ben and Lily's buildings and wanted to play with them too. But he did not ask nicely. He just grabbed some blocks and started to eat them. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben shouted. "Those are our blocks! You can't eat them!" + +"Yes, I can!" Max said. "They are yummy and crunchy. And I am hungry!" + +Lily was scared of Max and his big teeth. She ran to their mom and told her what Max was doing. Mom came over and saw Max eating the blocks. + +"Max, that is not nice. You can't eat other people's toys. And blocks are not food. They can hurt your teeth and your tummy. You need to say sorry to Ben and Lily and give them back their blocks." + +Max looked at mom and felt ashamed. He realized he was being rude and mean. He spit out the blocks and said sorry to Ben and Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Ben and Lily. I was wrong to eat your blocks. Can I play with you?" + +Ben and Lily were kind and forgiving. They said yes and showed Max how to make buildings with the blocks. They taught him how to share and cooperate. Max learned how to play nicely and made new friends. + +The moral of the story is: Don't eat other people's toys. Be polite and respectful. And you will have more fun and friends. +Sam was a hunter. He liked to get animals in the woods. He had a big gun and a big knife. He was not nice to the animals. He made them scared and hurt. + +One day, Sam saw a big bear. He wanted to get the bear. He ran after the bear with his gun. But the bear was faster and smarter. The bear ran to a cave. Sam followed the bear into the cave. + +The cave was dark and cold. Sam could not see well. He felt uncomfortable. He heard the bear growl. He tried to shoot the gun, but it was empty. He dropped the gun and reached for his knife. But the bear was too quick. The bear jumped on Sam and bit him. Sam screamed and cried. He could not get away. The bear ate him. The end. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see big clouds in the sky. They hear loud noises. They feel cold wind. + +"It is a storm!" Tom says. "We should go home." + +"Yes, let's go!" Sue says. They hold hands and run. + +But the path is rough. There are rocks and sticks. Tom stumbles on a rock. He falls down. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Sue asks. She helps him get up. + +"It hurts!" Tom says. He shows his knee. There is blood. + +Sue hugs him. "Don't worry, Tom. I have a band-aid in my pocket. I will put it on your knee. It will make it better." + +She takes out a band-aid and sticks it on his knee. Tom smiles. + +"Thank you, Sue. You are a good friend." + +They hug again. Then they walk home. The storm is over. The sun comes out. They see a rainbow. + +"Look, Tom! A rainbow!" Sue says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tom says. "Maybe it is a sign that everything will be okay." + +They smile and hold hands. They are happy. They are friends. +Tommy liked to play with his dad's computer. He liked to press the buttons and watch the pictures and sounds on the screen. Sometimes his dad let him play games on the computer, but only for a little while. His dad said the computer was very important and he had to value it and be careful with it. + +One day, Tommy was bored and he saw the computer on the table. His dad was not home and his mom was busy in the kitchen. Tommy thought he could play with the computer for a little bit and his dad would not know. He climbed on the chair and turned on the computer. He saw a game he liked and clicked on it. He was having fun, but he did not notice that he was pressing too many buttons and making the computer do things it was not supposed to do. + +Suddenly, the screen went black and a loud noise came from the computer. Tommy was scared and jumped off the chair. He ran to his mom and told her what happened. His mom was worried and went to see the computer. She tried to turn it on, but it did not work. She saw that Tommy had broken the computer and made it useless. She was very angry and sad. + +She called Tommy's dad and told him what happened. His dad was very angry and sad too. He said the computer was very valuable and he needed it for his work. He said Tommy had done a very bad thing and he had to learn to respect his dad's things. He said he would come home and talk to Tommy. + +Tommy felt very bad and sorry. He wished he had not played with the computer. He wished he had listened to his dad. He knew his dad was going to be very mad at him and he was afraid. He cried and hid under his bed. He wished he could make the computer work again, but he knew he could not. He had ruined the computer and his dad's work. He had made a big mistake. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big iron in the closet. It is shiny and heavy. They do not know what it is for. + +They take the iron to the living room. They show it to their mom. Mom is busy on the phone. She does not look at the iron. She says, "Put that back. It is not a toy. It is hot and can hurt you." + +Lily and Tom do not listen. They think the iron is fun. They pretend it is a car. They push it on the floor. They make vroom-vroom noises. They bump into the table. The iron falls off. It breaks a vase. The vase is mom's favorite. It is not cheap. It is very pretty and old. + +Mom hears the crash. She ends the phone call. She runs to the living room. She sees the broken vase and the iron. She is very angry. She scolds Lily and Tom. She says, "You are naughty. You did not obey me. You broke my vase. It was a gift from grandma. It was very special. You have to say sorry and help me clean up." + +Lily and Tom feel bad. They say sorry to mom. They help her pick up the pieces. They hug her and say they love her. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them too. She says, "Next time, do not play with things that are not toys. They can be dangerous and expensive. I will show you how to use the iron later. It is for making clothes smooth and nice. But only grown-ups can use it." + +Lily and Tom nod. They learn their lesson. They put the iron back in the closet. They play with their toys instead. They are careful and happy. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play on the sand. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They wanted to make a castle near the sea. + +But Tim and Mia had a quarrel. Tim said, "I want to use the shovel. It is mine." Mia said, "No, I want to use the shovel. You had it before." They pulled the shovel and shouted at each other. + +The sea was watching them. The sea did not like their quarrel. The sea thought they were stupid. The sea said, "Stop it, you two. You are not nice. You are not sharing. You are making me angry." + +Tim and Mia did not hear the sea. They kept on quarreling. The sea got angrier and angrier. The sea made a big wave and splashed them. The wave took their bucket and shovel and carried them away. + +Tim and Mia were wet and sad. They lost their bucket and shovel. They looked at the sea. The sea looked at them. The sea said, "Now you see. You should be kind and share. You should not quarrel. You should be friends." + +Tim and Mia felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, sea. You are right. We were stupid. We will be kind and share. We will not quarrel. We will be friends." + +The sea smiled and said, "That is good. I am glad. Here is your bucket and shovel. You can have them back. But be careful. Do not make me angry again." + +Tim and Mia thanked the sea. They hugged each other and said, "We are sorry, friend. We will not fight again. We will play nicely." + +They took their bucket and shovel and made a castle near the sea. They had fun and were happy. The sea was happy too. The sea watched them and said, "They are good friends. They are smart. They learned their lesson." +Sara liked to play in the old barn. She liked to look at the animals and the hay and the tools. But she did not like the cobwebs. They were sticky and scary and made her sneeze. + +One day, she saw a big cobweb in the corner. It had a shiny thing in it. Sara wanted to see what it was. She walked to the cobweb and reached out her hand. + +But a spider was on the cobweb. It was black and hairy and had many legs. It did not like Sara. It hissed and ran to the shiny thing. It was a ring. The spider had found it and kept it. + +Sara was scared and angry. She wanted the ring. She thought it was pretty and would make her happy. She tried to grab it from the spider. But the spider bit her finger. It hurt a lot. Sara cried and ran away. + +She ran to her mom. Her mom saw her finger. It was red and swollen. She was worried. She took Sara to the doctor. The doctor gave her some medicine and a bandage. He said the spider was not very bad, but Sara had to be careful. + +Sara learned a lesson. She learned that some things are not worth fighting for. She learned that some things can change and hurt you. She learned that cobwebs are not good places to play. She decided to stay away from the barn and the spider. She decided to play with her toys and her friends. They were warm and safe and made her happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. They pretended that the dolls were having a tea party. Lily was the host and Ben was the guest. + +"Would you like some tea, Mr. Bear?" Lily asked in a sweet voice. + +"Yes, please, Miss Bunny. You are very kind," Ben answered in a deep voice. + +Lily poured some water from a toy teapot into a toy cup and gave it to Ben. She also served him a cookie from a toy plate. + +"Thank you, Miss Bunny. This is very yummy," Ben said, taking a bite of the cookie. + +Just then, their big brother Tom came into the room. He saw them playing and laughed. + +"What are you doing, you silly babies? Playing with dolls is for girls. You are too old for that, Ben. And you, Lily, you are too young to serve tea. You don't even know how to do it right," Tom said in a rude voice. + +He grabbed the toy teapot and poured the water on the floor. He also took the cookie from Ben and ate it. + +"Hey, stop that! That's not nice!" Lily cried. + +"Give it back! That's mine!" Ben shouted. + +They tried to get their toys back, but Tom was bigger and stronger. He pushed them away and ran out of the room. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They hugged their dolls and looked at the mess Tom had made. + +"He is a meanie. He ruined our tea party," Lily said. + +"He is a bully. He doesn't like to share," Ben said. + +They decided to ignore Tom and continue their game. They cleaned up the water and got some more cookies from the kitchen. They served each other tea and cookies and talked in nice voices. + +They had fun and forgot about Tom. They were good friends. +Bella was a generous girl who liked to share her toys with her friends. One day, she invited Lily and Max to play at her house. She showed them her big box of stuffed animals and let them choose their favorites. + +"I want the panda!" Lily said, grabbing the black and white toy. "He is so soft and cute!" + +"I want the lion!" Max said, picking the yellow and brown toy. "He is so strong and brave!" + +Bella smiled and said, "You can have them, but please be careful. They are very special to me." + +The three friends played happily with the stuffed animals, pretending they were in a jungle. They roared, climbed, and swung from the furniture. They had so much fun that they did not notice the rain outside. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud thunder and saw a flash of lightning. They ran to the window and saw the water pouring down. + +"Wow, look at the rain!" Max said. "It is so wet and noisy!" + +"Can we go outside and play in the rain?" Lily asked. "It looks like fun!" + +Bella thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but we have to leave the stuffed animals here. They cannot get wet or they will soak and get ruined." + +Lily and Max agreed and put the panda and the lion back in the box. They put on their raincoats and boots and ran outside with Bella. They splashed, jumped, and laughed in the puddles. They had a great time in the rain. + +Bella was happy that her friends liked her toys, but she was also happy that they listened to her and did not take them outside. She was a generous girl, but she also knew how to take care of her things. She loved her panda and her lion very much. +Lily likes to eat avocado. She likes to mash it with a fork and spread it on bread. She likes the green color and the soft taste. But today, she is not happy. She sees a brown spot on her avocado. She thinks it is yucky. + +She says to her mom, "Mom, this avocado is bad. It has a brown spot. I don't want it." + +Her mom says, "Lily, it's okay. The brown spot is not bad. It is just ripe. You can still eat it. It is good for you." + +Lily does not believe her mom. She thinks her mom is wrong. She does not want to eat the ripe avocado. She wants a fresh one. She says, "No, mom, no. I want a new avocado. A green one. This one is yucky." + +Her mom says, "Lily, we don't have any more avocados. This is the last one. You have to eat it. It is not yucky. It is yummy." + +Lily does not listen to her mom. She gets angry. She throws the avocado on the floor. She screams, "No, no, no. I hate this avocado. I hate it. I want a new one. Give me a new one." + +Her mom is shocked. She sees the avocado on the floor. She sees Lily's wide eyes and red face. She hears Lily's loud scream. She does not know what to do. She feels sad and mad. She says, "Lily, stop. Stop screaming. Stop throwing. That is not nice. That is not how you behave. You are making a mess. You are wasting food. You are hurting my feelings." + +Lily does not stop. She screams more. She cries more. She kicks more. She does not care. She just wants a new avocado. A green one. A good one. She does not like the ripe one. She does not like her mom. She does not like anything. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks and make things. They are very creative. They can make houses, cars, animals and more. + +One day, they are playing with blocks in the living room. Lily has a lot of blue blocks. Sam has a lot of red blocks. They want to make something new and fun. + +"Let's make a big rocket!" Lily says. "We can go to the moon!" + +"Good idea!" Sam says. "But we need more blocks. Can you pass me some blue blocks, please?" + +Lily passes some blue blocks to Sam. Sam passes some red blocks to Lily. They work together and make a big rocket. They use two yellow blocks for the eyes. They use a green block for the nose. They use a black block for the mouth. + +"Wow, our rocket is amazing!" Lily says. "It has a face!" + +"Yes, it does!" Sam says. "It looks happy and friendly. Do you think it can talk?" + +They pretend that the rocket can talk. They make funny noises and voices. They laugh and have fun. + +"Hello, I am a rocket!" the rocket says. "I can fly very fast and high. Do you want to come with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Sam say. "We want to see the moon!" + +They climb inside the rocket. They buckle their seat belts. They count down from ten to one. They blast off into the sky. They see the stars and the planets. They see the moon. They are very happy and excited. + +They have a great adventure with their creative rocket. They are the best friends in the world. +Sam and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They pretend to be drivers and honk and zoom. + +One day, they find a big case in the closet. The case is black and has a lock. They wonder what is inside. They try to open it, but it is too hard. They push and pull, but the case does not yield. + +They ask mom for help. Mom says the case belongs to dad. She says dad is a spy and the case has incredible things. She says they cannot open it, because it is a secret. She says they have to wait for dad to come home. + +Sam and Mia are very curious. They want to see the incredible things. They think maybe the case has a rocket or a laser or a map. They decide to hide the case under the bed and wait for dad. + +When dad comes home, he sees the case under the bed. He smiles and winks at mom. He says he has a surprise for Sam and Mia. He opens the case and shows them what is inside. It is a car! A car that can fly and talk and shoot bubbles. Sam and Mia are amazed. They hug dad and thank him. They say it is the best surprise ever. They take the car and play with it in the yard. They have a lot of fun. They say dad is the best spy ever. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they see something shiny in the grass. They are curious. They run to the shiny thing. + +"What is it?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. It looks like a coin," Mia says. + +They pick up the shiny thing. It is a coin. It has a picture of a man on one side and a bird on the other. + +"Wow, it is so shiny!" Tom says. + +"Maybe it is magic," Mia says. + +They look at the coin and smile. They feel happy. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice. + +"Hey, that's my coin!" the voice says. + +They turn around and see a boy. He is bigger than them. He looks angry. + +"Give it back to me!" the boy says. + +He runs to them and tries to grab the coin. Tom and Mia are scared. They hold the coin tight. + +"No, we found it!" Tom says. + +"It's ours!" Mia says. + +The boy pushes Tom and Mia. They fall to the ground. The coin flies out of their hands. The boy catches it and laughs. + +"Ha ha, it's mine now!" the boy says. + +He runs away with the coin. Tom and Mia cry. They have scratches on their knees. They feel sad. + +They hug each other and say sorry. + +"It's okay. We still have each other," Tom says. + +"Yes, we are still friends," Mia says. + +They get up and walk home. They hope to find another shiny thing someday. They are still curious. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They saw a deer in the grass. The deer had brown fur and big ears. It looked at them with kind eyes. + +"Can we go and say hello to the deer?" Anna asked Ben. + +"OK, but we have to be very quiet and gentle," Ben said. "The deer might be scared of us." + +They walked slowly to the deer. The deer did not run away. It sniffed their hands and let them touch its fur. + +"Wow, it is so soft and warm," Anna said. "Can I rub its nose?" + +"Yes, I think it likes that," Ben said. He rubbed the deer's nose too. The deer made a soft sound and licked their fingers. + +They heard a loud noise. It was an unknown man with a big stick. He was coming to the park. He looked angry and mean. + +"Run, Anna, run!" Ben shouted. "The man might hurt the deer!" + +They ran away from the deer and the man. They hid behind a tree and watched. The man came closer to the deer. He raised his stick. + +"Leave the deer alone!" Anna and Ben yelled. "It is our friend!" + +The man stopped. He looked surprised and confused. He saw Anna and Ben behind the tree. He lowered his stick. + +"Sorry, kids, I didn't know you were here," he said. "I was looking for a different deer. A bad deer that ate my flowers." + +"This deer is not bad. It is good and nice," Anna said. "Please don't hurt it." + +The man nodded. He smiled a little. He walked away from the deer and the park. + +Anna and Ben came out from behind the tree. They hugged the deer and said goodbye. The deer wagged its tail and ran away to the woods. + +Anna and Ben went back to their ball. They were happy and proud. They had saved the deer from the unknown man. They hoped to see the deer again. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, but their favorite was the red car that could speed very fast. They always wanted to use the red car, and sometimes they fought over it. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the store. It was a monkey that could make funny noises and move its arms and legs. Sam and Ben both wanted the monkey, but they had no money to buy it. They asked their mom, but she said no. She said they had enough toys, and they should be happy with what they had. + +Sam and Ben were sad and angry. They decided to take the red car and go to the store by themselves. They thought they could trade the red car for the monkey. They did not tell their mom, and they waited until she was busy in the kitchen. Then they sneaked out of the house and ran to the store. + +When they got to the store, they saw the monkey on a shelf. They grabbed it and ran to the counter. They put the red car on the counter and said, "We want to trade this for the monkey." The man at the counter looked at them and shook his head. He said, "No, you can't do that. That car is worth more than the monkey. And where are your parents? You shouldn't be here alone." + +Sam and Ben felt ashamed. They knew they had done something wrong. They wanted to go back home, but they did not know how. They had left the red car on the counter, and they had no other way to speed back. They started to cry, and the man at the counter called their mom. Their mom came to the store and was very angry. She scolded them and took them home. She said they were not allowed to play with any toys for a week. Sam and Ben wished they had never seen the monkey. They missed their red car, and they missed their mom's smile. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to play at the park. They like to go on the slide, the swings and the seesaw. But sometimes they get bored and want to try something new. + +One day, they see a big brown dog sleeping under a tree. They think it would be fun to scare the dog and make it run away. They sneak up to the dog and Tim says, "Let's roar like lions and make the dog jump!" + +Mia nods and they both roar as loud as they can. The dog wakes up and barks. It is not scared, it is angry. It chases Tim and Mia and they run away. They are scared and sorry. + +They run to the slide and climb up. The dog follows them and tries to bite their feet. They scream and cry. They wish they had not been mean to the dog. + +A man comes and sees what is happening. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog and makes it stop. He is not happy with Tim and Mia. He says, "Why did you roar at my dog? He was just sleeping and you disturbed him. That was not nice. You should be kind to animals, not tease them." + +Tim and Mia feel ashamed. They say, "We are sorry, sir. We were just playing. We did not mean to hurt your dog. We will not do it again." + +The man says, "I hope you learned your lesson. Animals have feelings too. They deserve respect and love. Next time, if you want to play with my dog, you can ask me first. He is very friendly and likes to play fetch." + +Tim and Mia say, "Thank you, sir. We will remember that. Can we play with your dog now?" + +The man says, "Sure, but be gentle and careful. His name is Rex. He likes to play with this ball." + +He gives them a ball and they throw it for Rex. Rex runs and brings it back. He wags his tail and licks their faces. Tim and Mia laugh and pet him. They are happy and forget their fear. They make a new friend. + +They learn that it is better to be kind than to be mean. They also learn that animals are fun and loyal. They promise to treat them well. They have a good time at the park. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But today they have a fight. Lily wants to play with the red car. Ben wants to play with the red car too. They both pull the car and shout. + +"Mine!" Lily says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +They are not happy. They are angry. + +Mom sees them and comes to help. She takes the red car and puts it on the shelf. She says, "No more fighting. You need to share and be nice. Why don't you play with something else?" + +Lily and Ben look at the shelf. They see a big book with pictures and words. They like the book. Mom says, "This is a sign book. It shows you how to make signs with your hands. You can learn new signs and talk with them. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They want to try. Mom opens the book and shows them a sign. She says, "This is the sign for clean. You rub your hands together like this. Can you do it?" + +Lily and Ben do the sign for clean. They rub their hands together. They smile. They like the sign. Mom shows them more signs. They learn the signs for hello, thank you, sorry, and more. They have fun. They forget about the red car. They are happy. They are friends. +Tommy was very happy today. He was going to a meeting with his mommy and daddy. The meeting was at a big place with many books and toys. Tommy liked books and toys very much. + +He put on his blue shirt and his blue shoes. He liked blue. It was his favorite color. He also took his blue teddy bear with him. He called him Bluey. Bluey was his best friend. + +Mommy and daddy drove the car to the big place. Tommy looked out the window and saw many things. He saw trees and flowers and birds and dogs. He pointed at them and said their names. Mommy and daddy smiled and said good job. + +They arrived at the big place and went inside. There were many people there. Some were big and some were small. Some had blue shirts and some had other colors. Tommy saw a lady with a blue dress. She smiled and said hello. She said she was the teacher. She said she was going to help Tommy learn new things. + +Tommy was a little scared. He did not know the lady or the other people. He held Bluey tight and looked at mommy and daddy. They said it was okay. They said they were going to stay with him. They said they were proud of him. + +Tommy felt better. He said hello to the lady and the other people. He showed them Bluey and said he was his best friend. They said he was very cute and soft. They asked him if he wanted to play with them. Tommy nodded and smiled. He liked to play. + +He went to a table with many books and toys. He saw a book with a blue cover. He picked it up and opened it. It had pictures of animals and words. He tried to read them. He remembered some of them from mommy and daddy. He said them out loud. The lady and the other people clapped and cheered. Tommy felt happy. He liked the meeting. He liked the big place. He liked the lady and the other people. He liked to learn new things. He liked blue. +Lily and Ben are playing hide and seek in the park. Lily is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Lily counts to ten and then looks for Ben. + +She sees a big tree with many leaves. She thinks Ben might be hiding behind it. She walks to the tree and peeks around it. But she does not see Ben. She only sees a squirrel with a long tail. The squirrel sees Lily and runs away. + +Lily hears a giggle from behind a bush. She thinks Ben might be hiding there. She runs to the bush and peeks under it. But she does not see Ben. She only sees a frog with a short tail. The frog sees Lily and hops away. + +Lily feels a tap on her shoulder. She turns around and sees Ben. He is smiling and holding a rock. + +"Boo!" he says. "I found a hard rock. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily laughs and hugs Ben. She is happy to see him. + +"You are a good hider, Ben," she says. "But I am a good seeker, too. I saw a squirrel and a frog. They have tails, too. But not like your rock." + +They look at the rock together. It is hard and smooth and has a funny shape. + +"Maybe it is a dinosaur tail," Ben says. + +"Maybe it is a magic tail," Lily says. + +They decide to keep the rock as a treasure. They put it in their pocket and go to play some more. They have fun in the park. +Sara and Sam are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a red ball and a blue ball. They throw the balls to each other and catch them. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is fast and likes to chase balls. The dog sees Sara and Sam's balls and runs after them. Sara and Sam are scared of the dog. They drop their balls and run to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Sara and Sam cry. "The dog wants our balls!" + +Mom sees the dog and the balls. She is not scared of the dog. She knows the dog is friendly and just wants to play. She kneels down and calls the dog. + +"Come here, boy. Good dog. Sit. Stay." Mom says. The dog listens to mom and sits. Mom picks up the balls and gives them to Sara and Sam. + +"See, the dog is nice. He just likes balls. You can play with him if you want." Mom says. "But you have to ask his owner first. He is over there." + +Sara and Sam look at the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks his lips. He looks happy and cute. Sara and Sam smile and nod. + +"OK, mom. We want to play with the dog." Sara and Sam say. They go to the dog's owner and ask him. + +"Can we play with your dog, please? He likes our balls." Sara and Sam say. + +"Sure, you can. His name is Spot. He loves to play with kids and balls." The dog's owner says. He smiles and nods. + +Sara and Sam thank the dog's owner and go back to mom and Spot. They throw the balls and Spot chases them. They catch the balls and Spot brings them back. They laugh and have fun. They make a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a well. Lily wanted to look inside the well. She imagined there were many things in the well. Maybe there were fish, or frogs, or coins, or jewels. + +"Come on, Ben, let's see what's in the well!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, that's a bad idea. The well is deep and dark. You might fall in and get hurt. Or you might get stuck and no one can hear you. That would be terrible!" Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen to Ben. She ran to the well and leaned over the edge. She tried to see what was in the well. She did not see anything. She only saw her own face in the water. She was curious and leaned more and more. + +Suddenly, she lost her balance and slipped. She screamed as she fell into the well. She splashed into the cold water. She was scared and wet and cold. She cried for help. + +Ben heard Lily's scream and ran to the well. He saw Lily in the water. He was worried and sorry. He ran to the house and called their mom. Mom came with a rope and a bucket. She lowered the bucket into the well and told Lily to grab it. Lily grabbed the bucket and mom pulled her up. Lily was safe but she was still scared and wet and cold. + +Mom hugged Lily and wrapped her in a towel. She scolded her for being foolish and disobedient. She told her to never go near the well again. She told her to listen to Ben and be careful. She told her to use her imagination for good things, not bad things. + +Lily was ashamed and sorry. She apologized to mom and Ben. She learned her lesson. She realized that the well was not a fun place to play. She realized that Ben was a good brother who cared for her. She realized that imagination was a good thing, but only if she used it wisely. She promised to be more careful and obedient. She thanked mom and Ben for saving her. She hugged them and said she loved them. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. + +"Look, Sara, ducks!" Tom says. He runs to the pond and throws some bread for the ducks. The ducks swim and eat the bread. They quack and flap their wings. + +"Look, Tom, fish!" Sara says. She runs to the pond and throws some rice for the fish. The fish swim and eat the rice. They splash and flick their tails. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They clap their hands and laugh. They watch the ducks and the fish for a long time. + +"Time to go, Sara and Tom," their moms say. They come to the pond and hold their hands. "Did you have fun?" + +"Yes, mom, we had fun!" Sara and Tom say. They hug their moms and say goodbye to the ducks and the fish. They walk to the car. + +Sara and Tom are dependable friends. They always share and help each other. They always have fun together. They are glad they have each other. +Anna and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big lake with many birds. They saw ducks, geese, and swans. Anna liked the swans the most. They were white and graceful. She wanted to touch one. + +"Mom, can I touch a swan?" Anna asked. + +"No, dear, you can't. Swans are not friendly. They can bite you or hurt you with their wings. You have to stay away from them," mom said. + +But Anna did not listen. She saw a swan that was close to the shore. She ran to it and tried to grab its neck. The swan was angry. It hissed and flapped its wings. It bit Anna's hand and made her cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Mom, help!" Anna screamed. + +Mom ran to Anna and pulled her away from the swan. She checked her hand and saw a small cut. She took a pink band-aid from her bag and put it on Anna's hand. + +"There, there. It's okay. The swan did not mean to hurt you. It was just scared. You should not try to touch wild animals. They need their space and respect," mom said. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I wanted to see the swan. It was so pretty," Anna said. + +"I know, dear. Swans are pretty, but they are not toys. You can look at them from a distance, but you can't destroy them. Destroy means to break or damage something. You don't want to destroy the swans, do you?" mom said. + +"No, mom. I don't want to destroy the swans. I want to be nice to them. Can I say sorry to the swan?" Anna said. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to be quiet and gentle. And you have to stay with me. Come on, let's go back to the lake and see if the swan is still there," mom said. + +Anna and Ben followed mom to the lake. They saw the same swan swimming with its friends. Anna waved to it and said, "Sorry, swan. I won't bother you again. You are very beautiful. Bye, swan." + +The swan looked at Anna and nodded its head. It seemed to forgive her. Anna smiled and felt better. She learned a new word and a new lesson. She decided to be more careful with animals and not to destroy them. She hugged mom and Ben and said, "I love you, mom. I love you, Ben. And I love swans, too." +Anna and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks. The ducks were swimming and quacking. Anna and Ben wanted to feed the ducks. Mom gave them some bread. + +"Here, duck, duck, duck!" Anna called. She threw a piece of bread into the water. A yellow duck came and ate it. Anna was happy. She threw another piece. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said. He threw a piece of bread too. But he threw it too far. It landed on the grass. A big white duck saw it and ran to get it. Ben was scared. He hid behind Mom. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" The white duck said. It ate the bread and looked at Ben. It had bread crumbs on its beak. It was an impressive duck. + +"Hello, duck," Mom said. "You are very hungry. Do you want more bread?" She gave Ben another piece. "Don't be afraid, Ben. The duck is friendly. You can feed it too. Just throw it closer to the water." + +Ben nodded. He took the bread and threw it near the pond. The white duck waddled to it and ate it. Ben smiled. He threw another piece. The white duck quacked and ate it too. + +"Good job, Ben," Mom said. "You are very brave. And you are very kind to the duck. Do you want to wipe its beak?" + +Ben nodded again. He took a napkin and walked to the duck. The duck let him wipe its beak. It was soft and wet. Ben giggled. The duck quacked and nuzzled his hand. + +"Thank you, duck," Ben said. "You are very nice. And you are very impressive." + +The end. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, they found a big box in the corner. They opened it and saw many shiny things inside. They were very happy. + +"Look, Tom, a phone!" Sam said. He picked up a small thing that had buttons and a screen. He pressed some buttons and heard a voice. + +"Hello, this is the police. Who is this?" the voice said. + +Sam was scared. He did not know what to say. He dropped the phone and ran to Tom. + +"Tom, Tom, we have to hide! The police are coming!" he said. + +Tom was confused. He did not know what Sam was talking about. He looked at the box and saw a badge, a gun, a hat and a radio. He realized that the box belonged to their dad, who was a police officer. + +"Sam, don't worry. This is dad's stuff. He is not home right now. He is working. The police are not coming for us." he said. + +He tried to calm Sam down, but it was too late. The phone was still on and the police heard everything. They traced the call and found their address. They thought that someone had stolen their dad's things and was in trouble. They came to their house with sirens and lights. + +Tom and Sam heard a loud knock on the door. They were very scared. They hid under the bed and hoped that the police would go away. But they did not. They broke the door and ran upstairs. They found the box and the phone in their room. They saw Tom and Sam under the bed. + +"Freeze! Put your hands up!" one of the police officers shouted. + +Tom and Sam did not understand. They cried and begged for mercy. They said that they were sorry and that they did not mean to do anything bad. They said that they were just playing with their dad's things. + +The police officers did not listen. They thought that Tom and Sam were lying and that they were dangerous. They grabbed them and put them in handcuffs. They took them to their car and drove them to the police station. They locked them in a small cell with no toys, no food and no water. They left them there and forgot about them. + +Tom and Sam were very hungry, very thirsty and very sad. They missed their dad and their mom and their toys. They wished that they never opened the box. They wished that they never played with the phone. They wished that they never heard the voice. They wished that they never made the police angry. They wished that they could go home. + +But they could not. They were stuck in the cell. They had no one to help them. They had no one to love them. They had no one to applaud them. They had no one to play with. They had no one to hug them. They had no one to tell them a story. They had no one to say good night. + +They had nothing. + +The end. +Anna and Ben wanted to make a surprise for their mom. They decided to prepare jelly for her, because she liked it very much. They found a box of jelly powder in the cupboard and a big bowl in the sink. They poured some water in the bowl and added the powder. They stirred it with a spoon until it was all mixed. + +Then they had a creative idea. They wanted to make the jelly more fun and colorful. They looked around the kitchen and found some things they could add to the jelly. They found some grapes, some chocolate chips, some cheese, some ketchup, and some salt. They thought these things would make the jelly taste better and look prettier. They put them all in the bowl and stirred them again. + +They were very proud of their jelly. They put it in the fridge and waited for it to set. They wanted to give it to their mom when she came home from work. They cleaned up the kitchen and went to play in their room. + +When their mom came home, she saw the bowl of jelly in the fridge. She was very happy and thought it was a nice surprise from her kids. She took it out and put it on the table. She called Anna and Ben to come and have some jelly with her. They ran to the kitchen and smiled. + +"Mom, we made this jelly for you!" they said. "We were very creative and added some things to make it more fun and colorful!" + +Their mom looked at the jelly and saw the grapes, the chocolate chips, the cheese, the ketchup, and the salt. She felt sick and angry. She did not like these things in her jelly. She thought it was a bad joke and not a nice surprise. + +"Anna and Ben, this is not jelly, this is a mess!" she shouted. "How could you do this to me? You wasted the jelly powder and the other food. You made a big mess in the kitchen and in the fridge. You are very naughty and not creative at all!" + +She threw the bowl of jelly in the trash and sent Anna and Ben to their room. They started to cry and felt very sorry. They did not mean to make their mom mad. They wanted to make her happy. They did not know that their jelly was bad. They thought it was good. They wished they had not made the jelly at all. +Anna liked to play with her dollhouse. It was a modest house, with only four rooms and a roof. But Anna loved it very much. She liked to move the dolls and the furniture around and make up stories. + +One day, she found a new toy in her room. It was a big knob that could make sounds and lights. Anna was curious. She wanted to attach the knob to her dollhouse. She thought it would make her house more fun and pretty. + +She looked for a place to put the knob. She tried the roof, but it was too steep. She tried the door, but it was too small. She tried the window, but it was too high. She was frustrated. She wanted to attach the knob to her dollhouse, but she could not find a good place. + +Then she had an idea. She saw a hole in the wall of her dollhouse. It was where the chimney used to be, but it had fallen off. Anna thought the hole was perfect for the knob. She pushed the knob into the hole and twisted it. It fit! + +She was happy. She pressed the knob and it made a loud beep. She pressed it again and it made a bright flash. She pressed it again and again, and it made different sounds and lights. She laughed and clapped. She had attached the knob to her dollhouse, and it was the best thing ever. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with sand in the backyard. They have a big bucket and a small bucket. They fill the buckets with sand and make sand castles. + +One day, they see a white cat in the backyard. The cat is rough and dirty. It has no collar and no name. Tom and Sam want to pet the cat, but the cat is scared and runs away. + +"Let's catch the cat and make it our friend," Tom says. + +"No, let's leave the cat alone. It doesn't want to play with us," Sam says. + +Tom and Sam argue. Tom runs after the cat with the big bucket. Sam stays with the small bucket and the sand castles. + +Tom chases the cat around the backyard. He tries to throw the big bucket over the cat, but the cat is fast and smart. The cat dodges the bucket and scratches Tom's arm. Tom cries and drops the bucket. + +Sam hears Tom's cry and runs to him. He sees the cat run away and the big bucket on the ground. He sees Tom's arm bleeding and his face sad. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" Sam asks. + +"It hurts, Sam. The cat was mean to me," Tom says. + +Sam hugs Tom and says, "I'm sorry, too. I should have helped you. But the cat was scared, too. It didn't know us and it didn't like the bucket. Maybe we should have been nicer to the cat." + +Tom nods and says, "You're right, Sam. We should have been nicer to the cat. Maybe it would have liked us then. Can we still be friends?" + +Sam smiles and says, "Of course we can, Tom. You're my brother and I love you. Come on, let's go inside and get a band-aid for your arm. And maybe some cookies, too." + +Tom and Sam go inside and hug their mom. They learn that the cat belongs to their neighbor, who is looking for it. They say sorry to their neighbor and promise to be gentle with the cat next time. They also learn that the cat's name is Snowy, because it is white. They think that is a nice name for a cat. + +The moral value of the story is: Be kind to animals and respect their feelings. Don't chase or hurt them, or they might chase or hurt you back. If you want to make friends with them, be gentle and patient. And always listen to your brother, he might know better than you. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, slide, swing and climb. They had a lot of fun with their friends. But they also had to listen to their mom and dad. They told them to stay in the park and not to go near the road. + +One day, Ben saw a big truck on the road. It had many colors and pictures on it. It looked like a toy. Ben wanted to see it better. He ran out of the park and followed the truck. He did not hear his mom calling him. + +Lily saw Ben running after the truck. She was scared. She knew the road was dangerous. She ran after Ben and shouted, "Ben, stop! Come back! The road is not for playing!" + +The truck driver saw Ben and Lily on the road. He was tired. He had been driving for a long time. He tried to stop the truck, but it was too heavy and fast. He honked his horn, but Ben and Lily did not hear him. + +The truck driver was very scared. He thought he would hit Ben and Lily. He swerved the truck to the side, but he lost control. The truck crashed into a tree. The driver was hurt. Ben and Lily were very lucky. They were not hurt, but they were very close to the truck. + +Ben and Lily cried. They were sorry for what they did. They ran back to their mom and dad. They hugged them and said, "We are sorry. We were bad. We followed the truck. We did not listen to you." + +Their mom and dad were angry, but they were also happy. They were happy that Ben and Lily were safe. They said, "We are glad you are okay. But you must never do that again. You must never follow a truck or any other car on the road. You must always stay in the park and listen to us. The road is not for playing. The road is for drivers. And drivers can be tired and make mistakes. You could have been hurt or worse. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "We understand. We are sorry. We will never follow a truck again. We will always stay in the park and listen to you." + +Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "We love you. We want you to be safe and happy. We want you to have fun, but also to be careful. That is the moral of the story." +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long, yellow hair that Lily could brush and braid. Lily wanted to have hair like Anna. + +One day, Lily saw her mom in the bathroom. Her mom had scissors and a comb. She was cutting her own hair. Lily watched her mom and thought she was very brave. + +"Mom, can you cut my hair too?" Lily asked. + +"Are you sure, sweetie? Your hair is very pretty and it will take a long time to grow back," her mom said. + +"Yes, I want to have hair like Anna. She has perfect hair," Lily said. + +"Okay, then. Come here and sit on this stool. I'll try to make your hair like Anna's. But you have to be very still and quiet, okay?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded and climbed on the stool. Her mom wrapped a towel around her shoulders and combed her hair. Then she took the scissors and started to cut. + +Snip, snip, snip. Lily heard the sound of the scissors and felt her hair falling on the towel. She looked at her mom and saw her smile. + +"You're doing great, Lily. Just a little more," her mom said. + +Lily felt nervous and excited. She wondered how she would look with short hair. She hoped Anna would like it too. + +"Mom, are you done?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I'm done. Do you want to see?" her mom said. + +She turned Lily around and held a mirror in front of her face. Lily gasped. She saw her new hair. It was short and yellow, just like Anna's. + +"Wow, mom! You did it! You made my hair like Anna's! It's perfect!" Lily exclaimed. + +"I'm glad you like it, sweetie. You look very cute and happy," her mom said. + +She hugged Lily and kissed her head. Lily hugged her back and thanked her. + +"Can I go and show Anna now?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can. But first, repeat after me: I love my hair, no matter what," her mom said. + +"I love my hair, no matter what," Lily repeated. + +"Good girl. Now go and have fun with your dolls," her mom said. + +Lily ran to her room with a big smile. She picked up Anna and showed her her new hair. + +"Look, Anna! We have the same hair now! We are twins!" Lily said. + +Anna smiled back at her. She liked Lily's hair too. She thought Lily was perfect. +Lila and Ben were playing in the pool. They liked to dive under the water and see who could hold their breath longer. Lila had a toy weapon that looked like a shark. She used it to scare Ben sometimes. + +"Look, Ben, I have a shark!" Lila said, holding the weapon in her hand. + +"Let me see!" Ben said, swimming closer. + +Lila smiled and dived under the water. She swam behind Ben and touched his leg with the weapon. Ben felt something and turned around. He saw the shark and screamed. + +"Help, help, a shark!" Ben shouted, splashing the water. + +Lila came up and laughed. "It's not a real shark, Ben, it's just a toy!" she said. + +Ben looked at the weapon and saw that it was not hairy or scary. It was just plastic and had a smiley face. He felt silly and laughed too. + +"Ha ha, you got me, Lila, that was a good trick!" he said. + +Lila and Ben hugged and played with the weapon together. They had fun diving and pretending to be sharks. They were happy and did not want to get out of the pool. +Lily and Tom like to play with their toy trucks in the garden. They have a big pile of sand that they can load and unload with their shovels and buckets. They pretend they are builders and make roads and houses with the sand. + +One day, they see a big truck parked outside their house. It has a sign that says "Grass". Lily and Tom are curious and run to the truck. They see a man wearing a hat and gloves. He is loading the truck with rolls of green grass. + +"Hello, what are you doing?" Lily asks the man. + +"Hello, I'm delivering grass to your neighbor. He wants to make a new pitch for his soccer team," the man says. + +"What is a pitch?" Tom asks. + +"A pitch is a place where you can play soccer. It has to be clear and flat and have lines and goals," the man explains. + +"Can we help you?" Lily and Tom ask. + +"Sure, you can help me. But be careful, the grass is heavy and the truck is big," the man says. + +He gives them each a small roll of grass and shows them how to load it on the truck. Lily and Tom are happy and work hard. They load the truck with the man until it is full. + +"Thank you, you are very good helpers," the man says. + +"You're welcome, you are very nice," Lily and Tom say. + +The man drives away with the truck, waving to them. Lily and Tom wave back and run to their garden. They decide to make their own pitch with their sand and their toy trucks. They have a lot of fun playing soccer on their pitch. They score many goals and cheer for each other. They are very proud of their pitch. +Tom and Sue are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big pile of leaves. They want to jump in it. + +"Look, Sue, leaves!" Tom says. "Let's go!" + +They run to the pile of leaves. They are about to jump when they hear a loud bark. A big dog comes out of the leaves. It is filthy. It has mud and sticks on its fur. It looks angry. + +"Ruff, ruff!" the dog barks. It shows its teeth. + +"Ah, a dog!" Sue screams. She is scared. She runs away. + +"Wait, Sue, wait!" Tom shouts. He is not scared. He likes dogs. He wants to pet the dog. + +He walks slowly to the dog. He holds out his hand. He says, "Hi, dog. You are filthy. Do you need a bath?" + +The dog stops barking. It sniffs Tom's hand. It licks it. It wags its tail. It likes Tom. + +"See, Sue, he is nice!" Tom says. He smiles. He pets the dog. + +Sue comes back. She is still scared. She stays behind Tom. + +"Are you sure, Tom?" she asks. "He is filthy. And he barked." + +Tom nods. He says, "He is filthy, but he is friendly. He just wanted to play. Maybe he was lonely. Maybe he is lost. We should find his owner." + +Tom and Sue look around. They see a man running towards them. He is holding a leash. + +"Spot, Spot, where are you?" the man calls. He sees the dog. He sees Tom and Sue. He says, "Oh, there you are, Spot! You naughty dog! You ran away from me! I'm sorry, kids, did he scare you?" + +Tom and Sue shake their heads. They say, "No, he didn't. He is nice. He is filthy. He needs a bath." + +The man laughs. He says, "You are right. He is nice. He is filthy. He needs a bath. Thank you for finding him. You are very brave and kind. Do you want to help me give him a bath?" + +Tom and Sue nod. They say, "Yes, we do!" + +They follow the man and the dog. They go to his house. They give the dog a bath. They have fun. They make a new friend. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys in the playroom. Tom has a big file with many papers. He likes to draw and write on them. Lily has a modern phone. She likes to talk and answer calls. + +One day, Tom and Lily have a fight. Tom wants to play with Lily's phone. He thinks it is fun and shiny. Lily wants to play with Tom's file. She thinks it is colorful and creative. They do not want to share their toys. They yell and pull and push. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the playroom. She sees Tom and Lily fighting. She is not happy. She takes away the phone and the file. She says, "You need to learn to share and be nice. No phone and no file for you today. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Tom and Lily are sad and sorry. They do not like to fight. They do not like to lose their toys. They go to their rooms and think. They miss each other. They want to play again. + +They knock on the wall. They say, "I am sorry. I want to be your friend. Can we share and play?" They hear each other. They smile and nod. They hug and make up. They go back to the playroom. They share the phone and the file. They have fun and laugh. Mom sees them. She is happy. She says, "You are good friends. You can have your phone and your file back. But remember to share and be nice." Tom and Lily say, "Thank you, Mom. We will." They hug Mom and play. They are happy. The end. +Tim and Mia were at the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. Tim's favorite was the lion, because it was big and strong and had a loud roar. Mia's favorite was the monkey, because it was funny and smart and liked to play. + +They walked around the zoo and saw many different animals. They saw the elephant, the giraffe, the zebra, the bear, and the penguin. They also saw a vendor who sold ice cream and popcorn. Mom bought them some treats and they sat on a bench to eat. + +"Look, there's the lion!" Tim said, pointing to the cage. "He's sleeping. I wish he would roar." + +"Maybe he's tired," Mia said. "Or maybe he's bored. He doesn't have much to do in there." + +"Let's go closer and see if we can wake him up," Tim said. He got up and ran to the cage, holding his ice cream cone. Mia followed him, holding her popcorn bag. + +They stood in front of the cage and looked at the lion. He was fat and furry, with a big mane and a long tail. He was lying on his side, with his eyes closed and his mouth open. + +"Roar, lion, roar!" Tim shouted, waving his ice cream cone. "Show us how loud you can be!" + +The lion did not move. He did not hear Tim. He was dreaming of the savanna, where he could run and hunt and be free. + +"Roar, lion, roar!" Mia shouted, throwing some popcorn at the cage. "We want to hear you!" + +The lion did not move. He did not see Mia. He was dreaming of his pride, where he had a mate and cubs and friends. + +"Roar, lion, roar!" Tim and Mia shouted together, making their own roars. "You're the king of the zoo!" + +The lion did not move. He did not care about Tim and Mia. He was dreaming of a better life. + +But the vendor heard them. He was not happy. He did not like the noise. He did not like the mess. He did not like the waste. + +"Hey, you kids, stop that!" the vendor yelled, walking towards them. "You're disturbing the animals and the visitors. And you're throwing away your food. That's not nice." + +Tim and Mia saw the vendor. He was angry and scary. He had a big hat and a big apron and a big stick. He looked like a giant. + +They dropped their ice cream and popcorn and ran away. They were afraid of the vendor. They did not want to get in trouble. + +They ran back to their mom, who was waiting on the bench. They hugged her and told her what happened. + +"Sorry, mom," Tim said. "We just wanted to hear the lion roar." + +"Sorry, mom," Mia said. "We just wanted to have some fun." + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She understood. She was not mad. + +"It's okay, my loves," she said. "But you have to be careful and respectful at the zoo. The animals are not toys. And the vendor is not a monster. He's just doing his job." + +She took their hands and led them to another cage. There they saw a tiger, who was awake and alert. He looked at them with his yellow eyes and opened his mouth. + +"Roar!" he roared, loud and clear. + +Tim and Mia gasped. They were amazed and thrilled. They had heard a real roar. + +"Wow!" they said. "That was awesome!" + +They clapped and cheered and thanked the tiger. The tiger nodded and roared again. + +Mom smiled and took a picture. She was happy and proud. She had given them a memorable day. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a newspaper in the park. They looked at the pictures and the words. They saw a picture of a man and a woman in nice clothes. They had rings on their fingers and flowers in their hands. + +"What are they doing?" Lily asked. + +"They are marrying," Tom said. "They love each other and want to be together." + +"I want to marry you, Tom," Lily said. "You are my best friend and I love you." + +"OK, Lily, let's marry," Tom said. "We can use this newspaper as a dress and a hat." + +They tore the newspaper and wrapped it around themselves. They held hands and pretended to say vows. They kissed each other on the cheek. + +Some older kids saw them and laughed. They pointed and said mean words. They said Tom and Lily were silly and stupid. They said they were too young to marry. They said they looked funny in the newspaper clothes. + +Tom and Lily felt embarrassed. They felt sad and hurt. They ran away from the older kids. They cried and hugged each other. + +A nice lady saw them and came to help. She asked them what happened. They told her about the newspaper and the older kids. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tom and Lily. You are not silly or stupid. You are sweet and brave. You have a lot of imagination and love. You can pretend to marry if you want. It's a fun game. But you don't have to marry for real. You are too young for that. You have a lot of time to grow and learn and make friends. You can marry when you are older and ready. And you can choose whoever you want. But for now, you can be happy as friends." + +Tom and Lily nodded and thanked the lady. They felt better and smiled. They decided to keep the newspaper as a souvenir. They said they would always be friends and maybe marry someday. They went back to play and have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Don't let others make fun of you or your dreams. Be yourself and be kind. Friendship is a precious gift. Marriage is a serious commitment. Enjoy your childhood and respect others. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a bike and a kite. They had fun running, riding and flying. They saw many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds and dogs. + +One day, they saw something new in the park. It was small and brown and had a long tail. It was a rat. Tim and Sam were curious. They wanted to see the rat better. They followed the rat to a big pile of trash. The rat went inside the trash and hid. + +"Let's whistle and make the rat come out," Tim said. He knew how to whistle with his mouth. He showed Sam how to do it. Sam tried to whistle, but he could only make a funny sound. Tim laughed. He whistled louder and louder. + +The rat heard the whistling. It did not like the noise. It was scared and angry. It wanted to be left alone. It came out of the trash and saw Tim and Sam. It bared its teeth and hissed. It ran towards them. + +Tim and Sam were scared too. They did not know the rat was mean. They turned around and ran away. But the rat was faster. It caught up with Sam and bit his leg. Sam cried out in pain. He fell to the ground. Tim ran back to help him. He kicked the rat away. He hugged Sam and called for help. + +A man who was walking his dog heard the cry. He came to see what was wrong. He saw the rat, the bite and the blood. He called an ambulance. He said the rat was dirty and dangerous. He said Sam needed a shot. He said Tim and Sam should not play with rats. + +Tim and Sam were sad and sorry. They did not want to play with rats. They wanted to go home. They wanted to be safe and comfortable. They learned a hard lesson. They never whistled at rats again. +Tim and Mia liked to play in the forest. They made a hut with sticks and leaves. They pretended it was their castle. One day, they heard a loud roar. They saw a big dragon fly over the trees. It had green scales and red wings. It looked angry. + +"Let's hide in the hut!" Tim said. He and Mia ran to their castle. They hoped the dragon would not see them. + +But the dragon did see them. It landed near the hut. It sniffed the air. It smelled the children. It opened its mouth. It showed its sharp teeth. It was hungry. + +"Go away, dragon!" Mia shouted. She was scared, but she was also brave. She had a secret. She was gifted. She could talk to animals. She tried to talk to the dragon. She said, "Please, don't hurt us. We are not your food. We are your friends." + +The dragon was surprised. It heard Mia's voice in its head. It had never met a human who could talk to it. It was curious. It stopped growling. It said, "Who are you? How can you talk to me?" + +Mia said, "My name is Mia. This is Tim. We are children. We like to play in the forest. We can talk to you because we are gifted. We have a special power. We can understand animals." + +The dragon said, "That is amazing. I have never met anyone like you. My name is Zara. I am a dragon. I like to fly in the sky. I can breathe fire. I am also gifted. I have a special power. I can make things grow." + +Mia said, "That is wonderful. Can you show us?" + +Zara said, "Yes, I can. Watch this." She breathed fire on a dry branch. The branch did not burn. It sprouted leaves and flowers. It became a beautiful plant. + +Tim and Mia clapped their hands. They said, "Wow, that is amazing. You are very talented, Zara. You are a good dragon." + +Zara smiled. She said, "Thank you. You are very kind, Mia and Tim. You are good children. You are not afraid of me. You are my friends." + +They became friends. They played together in the forest. They learned from each other. They had fun. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big red thing in the park. It had wheels and a horn. They both wanted to play with it. + +"Let me have it!" Ben said. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. "I saw it first!" + +They pulled and pushed the thing. They did not share. They made a lot of noise. They were not nice. + +A man came to the park. He saw Ben and Lily. He was angry. He said, "That is my thing! I left it here for a minute. You are not allowed to take it!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They let go of the thing. They said, "Sorry, sir. We did not know." + +The man took his thing and left. Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt sad. They did not win. They lost a friend. + +They said, "We are sorry. We were silly. Can we be friends again?" + +They hugged and smiled. They learned to share. They played with other toys. They were happy. They won a friend. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a radio that could play music and talk. They liked to listen to the radio and dance and sing along. + +One day, Ben found a new game on the radio. It was a quiz where you had to answer questions and win prizes. Ben was very good at the quiz. He knew the names of animals, colors, and shapes. He answered many questions and won a sticker book. + +Lily was jealous of Ben. She wanted to play the quiz too, but Ben did not let her. He said he was the best and he wanted to win more prizes. Lily felt sad and angry. She tried to grab the radio from Ben, but he pushed her away. + +"Stop it, Lily! This is my radio and my game!" Ben shouted. + +"No, it is our radio and our game! You are not nice, Ben!" Lily cried. + +They started to fight over the radio. They pulled and tugged and yelled. The radio fell to the floor and broke. The music and the talk stopped. Ben and Lily looked at the radio and felt sorry. They had broken their favorite toy. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They realized that playing together was more fun than playing alone. They decided to share their toys and their games. They went to their mom and asked her to fix the radio. She said she would try, but she was not sure if she could succeed. She told them to be more careful and kind with their things and each other. + +Ben and Lily nodded and said they would. They hoped that their mom could succeed and make their radio work again. They wanted to listen to the music and the talk and dance and sing along. They wanted to play the quiz and win prizes together. They were not jealous anymore. They were happy. +One day, a boy named Sam went to the park with his mom. He liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. He was a jolly boy who always smiled and laughed. + +As he was swinging, he noticed another boy sitting on a bench. The boy looked sad and lonely. He had no toys and no friends. Sam felt sorry for him and wanted to help. + +He jumped off the swing and ran to the bench. He said, "Hi, I'm Sam. What's your name?" + +The boy looked up and said, "I'm Ben. I'm new here. I don't know anyone." + +Sam said, "That's okay. I can be your friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, please. That would be nice." + +Sam took Ben's hand and led him to the swings. They took turns pushing each other and having fun. They also played on the slide and the sandbox. They shared their toys and stories. They became good friends. + +Sam's mom noticed how happy they were. She said, "Sam, you are very kind and jolly. You made a new friend today. I'm proud of you." + +Sam said, "Thank you, mom. Ben is very nice and jolly too. I'm glad I met him." + +They hugged and smiled. They had a wonderful day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, where there was a big palm tree. She liked to climb it and pretend she was a monkey. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help tidy up the garden. Lily didn't want to, but her mom promised her a surprise if she did. So, Lily started picking up toys and putting them away. + +As she was cleaning, Lily noticed a small hole in the ground. She wondered what could be buried there. She asked her mom, but she didn't know. Lily decided to investigate. + +She grabbed a small shovel and started digging. After a few minutes, she found a small treasure chest buried in the ground! She was so happy and excited. She showed her mom and they opened it together. Inside, there was a beautiful necklace with a palm tree pendant. Lily wore it proudly and promised to always keep the garden tidy so she could find more treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very obedient and always listened to his mommy. One day, Benny went to the forest to play. He saw a big, scary wolf and ran away as fast as he could. + +Benny found a beautiful flower and wanted to cut it to bring it home to his mommy. But he didn't have scissors, so he used a sharp rock. Benny didn't know that the rock was dangerous. + +Later, Benny saw his mommy and ran to hug her. But when he got there, he was bleeding from his paw. Benny had cut himself with the sharp rock. His mommy tried to help him, but it was too late. Benny had to go to bunny heaven. + +From that day on, his mommy always reminded him to be careful when playing with sharp things. Benny learned his lesson, but it was a sad ending to his story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. At the park, she met a boy named Timmy. Timmy was not very nice to Lily. He took her toys and called her names. + +Lily's mommy reminded her to be kind to everyone, even if they are rude. But Lily did not listen. She wanted her toys back and she wanted to show Timmy that she was not afraid of him. So, she took her toys back and called Timmy a rude name. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park. But this time, Timmy was not there. Instead, Lily saw a judge. The judge told Lily that Timmy's mommy had called the police because Lily had been rude to Timmy. Lily was very scared and did not know what to do. + +In the end, Lily learned that being rude to others can have bad consequences. She wished she had listened to her mommy's reminder to be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very happy and loved to sing all day long. One day, Tweetie saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. It was a storm! Tweetie was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, Tweetie remembered what his mommy said: "When you're scared, just sing a happy song." So, Tweetie started to sing his favorite song and the storm became less scary. + +After the storm, Tweetie saw that some of the other birds lost their homes. Tweetie wanted to help them, but he didn't know how. So, he asked his friend, Mr. Owl. Mr. Owl said, "Tweetie, if you want to help, you need to become a successful builder." Tweetie didn't know how to become a builder, but he was willing to try. He worked hard and practiced every day. Soon, Tweetie became a successful builder and he helped all of his friends build new homes. Everyone was happy and Tweetie felt proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hopper. Hopper loved to hop around all day long. One day, Hopper went to visit his friend, Teddy Bear. Teddy Bear was sleeping on a delicate mattress. + +Hopper said, "Hi Teddy Bear! Can I hop on your bed?" + +Teddy Bear replied, "No, Hopper. My mattress is delicate. If you hop on it, you might break it." + +Hopper felt sad. He didn't want to break his friend's bed. So, he decided to hop around the room instead. + +Teddy Bear woke up and saw Hopper hopping around. He said, "Wow, Hopper! You're such a good hopper. Maybe we can play hopscotch together." + +Hopper felt happy again. He loved to hop and now he had a new game to play with his friend. They played hopscotch all day long and had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty jewelry, especially her shiny necklace with a heart-shaped pendant. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. It was a cold day, so Lily wore her warm coat. + +While playing, Lily saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog was friendly and Lily petted him. The dog's owner, an old man, said to Lily, "Be careful, that dog likes to mark his territory." Lily didn't understand what "mark" meant, but she smiled and continued to play. + +Suddenly, the dog jumped on Lily and bit her necklace. The necklace broke and fell on the ground. Lily started crying and her mommy came to help her. The old man apologized and said he didn't know his dog would do that. Lily's mommy took her home and tried to fix the necklace, but it was broken beyond repair. Lily was sad and never wore jewelry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She tried to grab it with her hands, but it flew away. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, saw that she was sad and had a thoughtful idea. He went to get a matchbox from his house and gave it to Lily. He told her to use it to catch the butterfly. Lily was happy and grateful for her friend's idea. + +She opened the matchbox and put some flowers inside to attract the butterfly. Soon enough, the butterfly landed on the flowers and Lily was able to grab it gently with her hands. She was so happy and showed her new friend to Tommy. They both smiled and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look up at the sky. One day, she saw a mysterious object in the space above her. She wanted to reach it, but it was too high up. + +Lily asked her mommy for help. Her mommy picked her up and they reached for the object together. It turned out to be a shiny balloon! Lily was so happy to have found it. She played with it all day long and even took it to bed with her at night. + +From that day on, Lily always looked up at the sky, wondering what other mysterious things were up there. She knew that if she reached high enough, she might be able to find something else amazing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream and always wanted a cone. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the ice cream truck. Timmy asked the man for a cone with chocolate ice cream on top. The man gave Timmy the cone and said, "Be safe and don't run with the cone." + +Timmy walked back to his mom and showed her his cone. Suddenly, a bird flew by and scared Timmy. The cone fell on the ground and Timmy started to cry. His mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. Accidents happen. Let's go get you another cone." Timmy stopped crying and smiled. He was happy to get another cone. +Once upon a time, there was a family who loved to bake. They made sweet cookies and cakes every day. One day, the family decided to mix all their favorite ingredients together to make a super sweet cake. They laughed and had fun mixing everything up. + +But something went wrong. The cake was too sweet and made the family feel sick. They went to bed feeling unwell. The next morning, they all woke up feeling even worse. They had to go to the hospital where the doctors tried to help them, but it was too late. The family had mixed too many sweet things and it made them very sick. They learned a lesson that day to not mix too many sweet things together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw an adorable lizard on the fence. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the cute lizard on the fence!" + +Her mom said, "Oh wow, that is an adorable lizard. Let's watch it together." They sat down on the grass and watched the lizard rest on the fence. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we keep the lizard as a pet?" Her mom replied, "No sweetie, lizards need to live outside in nature. But we can come visit it whenever we want." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay mommy, I'm glad the lizard can rest on the fence and be happy." And they continued to watch the lizard until it scurried away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she got an itch on her arm. She scratched and scratched, but the itch wouldn't go away. + +Lily's mom noticed her scratching and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +"No, Mommy," replied Lily. "I have an itch on my arm." + +"Don't worry, sweetie," said her mom. "I'll send your dad to get some cream to help the itch go away." + +Lily felt safe knowing that her mom and dad would take care of her. Soon, her dad came back with the cream and Lily felt much better. She thanked her parents and went back to playing outside, happy and itch-free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily saw a little puppy. The puppy was so cute and fluffy, and it looked sad. Lily thought, "I think the puppy needs a hug!" So, she went over to the puppy and gave it a big hug. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily was scared because she didn't like the dark. But then, she saw a light coming from a nearby house. She thought, "I think that light will keep me safe." So, she ran to the house and knocked on the door. A kind lady opened the door and let Lily come inside. They sat by the warm fire and drank hot chocolate together while the storm passed. + +From that day on, Lily knew that hugs and lights could make her feel better when she was scared. And she always remembered to help others, just like she helped the little puppy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys on the table. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to be quiet because his baby sister was sleeping. Timmy didn't want to be quiet, he wanted to play with his toys. He insisted that he could play quietly. + +Timmy's mom said okay, but she reminded him to be very quiet. Timmy played with his toys on the table and he was very quiet. He didn't want to wake up his baby sister. After a while, Timmy's mom came back and saw that he was being very quiet. She was proud of him for listening and being a good big brother. From then on, Timmy knew that sometimes it's important to be quiet, especially when there's a baby sleeping. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing hide and seek, Lily found a lost kitten. She whispered to her friends to come and see the cute little kitten. They all agreed that it was the cutest kitten they had ever seen. + +Lily decided to take the kitten home and take care of it until they found its owner. Her mom was very proud of her for being so wise and kind. She gave Lily a reward for being such a good girl. Lily was very happy and thanked her mom. + +The next day, Lily and her friends found the owner of the kitten. They returned the kitten to its owner and the owner was very grateful. Lily felt good knowing that she had done the right thing. Her mom was very proud of her again and gave her another reward. Lily was very happy and felt like the wisest girl in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at all the bugs and insects. One day, she saw a butterfly and it was perfect! It had bright colors and big wings. + +Lily said, "Hello, little butterfly! Do you want to dance with me?" + +The butterfly fluttered its wings and danced with Lily. They twirled and spun around in circles. Lily was so happy to dance with the perfect insect. + +After they finished dancing, the butterfly flew away. Lily looked up at the sky and said, "Thank you for dancing with me, perfect butterfly!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy bed with a soft mattress. One day, her mom bought her a new blanket that was adorable with little hearts on it. Lily loved it so much, she couldn't wait to set it on her bed. + +That night, Lily had trouble sleeping. She tossed and turned, and her old blanket just wasn't cozy enough. So, she got up and went to her closet to find her new adorable blanket. She set it on her bed and snuggled in. + +As soon as she wrapped herself up in the new blanket, she felt so much better. It was soft and warm, and she fell asleep right away. From then on, Lily always set her adorable blanket on her bed every night. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful girl named Lily. She liked to play with her friends in the park. One day, while she was playing with her friends, a boy came and disturbed them. He took their toys and threw them away. + +Lily said, "Hey, that's not nice. You're disturbing us. Please give our toys back." But the boy didn't listen and ran away. + +Lily and her friends were sad because they couldn't play without their toys. But then, Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's ask the other kids in the park if they have any extra toys we can borrow." + +They asked around and found some helpful kids who gave them toys to play with. The boy who disturbed them saw how happy they were and felt bad. He came back and apologized. From then on, they all played together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to ride his bike in the park. One day, he saw a big insect flying around. It was a butterfly! Timmy thought it was famous because it had lots of pretty colors on its wings. He wanted to ride his bike and follow the butterfly. + +So, Timmy got on his bike and started to ride. He followed the butterfly all around the park. The butterfly flew up high and then down low, and Timmy rode his bike fast and slow. Timmy had so much fun riding his bike and following the famous butterfly. + +Finally, the butterfly landed on a flower. Timmy stopped his bike and watched it for a while. Then, the butterfly flew away. Timmy was sad to see it go, but he was happy that he got to ride his bike and see the famous insect. From that day on, Timmy loved to ride his bike and look for insects in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved going to the theater with his friends. They would watch movies and eat popcorn together. One day, Whiskers saw a little mouse all alone. Whiskers felt sad for the mouse and wanted to hug him. But when Whiskers tried to hug the mouse, the mouse ran away. + +Whiskers felt sad because he wanted to be friends with the mouse. So, he decided to follow the mouse. The mouse led Whiskers to a trap. Whiskers got stuck in the trap and couldn't get out. He was scared and alone. He wished he had never followed the mouse. + +The next day, Whiskers' friends went to the theater without him. They wondered where Whiskers was. They looked for him everywhere, but they couldn't find him. They never saw Whiskers again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy cookies every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While playing, Timmy fell and hurt his eyes. He couldn't see anything anymore! + +Timmy's parents took him to the doctor. The doctor said that Timmy's sight was damaged and he needed a special medicine to restore it. Timmy took the medicine and waited. After a few days, Timmy's sight was restored! He could see everything again, including his yummy cookies. Timmy was very happy and grateful to the doctor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a quiz to solve. The quiz had pictures of different animals and Lily had to recognize them. She found it very fun and exciting. + +After finishing the quiz, Lily went back to playing hide and seek with her friends. She found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. Her friends looked for her for a long time, but they couldn't find her. Finally, Lily came out of her hidden spot and her friends were very surprised. They asked her how she found such a good hiding spot, and Lily just smiled and said, "It's my secret!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a shiny jewel on the ground. It was so pretty that she wanted to keep it forever. + +Lily showed the jewel to her mommy and said, "Look, mommy! I found a pretty jewel!" Her mommy said, "That's very nice, Lily. We should bury it in the ground so it stays safe." + +Lily and her mommy dug a hole in the ground and buried the jewel. After they finished, Lily started to spin around in circles. She felt so dizzy that she fell down on the grass. Her mommy said, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily replied, "Yes, mommy. I'm just dizzy from spinning around." + +From that day on, Lily would visit the spot where they buried the jewel and smile. She knew it was safe and sound in the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to go for walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big park and saw a big statue. It was very nice and shiny. Lily asked her mommy and daddy what the statue was for. They explained that it was to remember someone who did something very important a long time ago. Lily thought that was very cool and wanted to learn more about the person. From that day on, Lily loved going to the park to see the nice statue and remember the important person. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy. One day, she was playing outside and fell down and hurt her leg. She cried and her mommy came to help her. "What happened, sweetie?" her mommy asked. "I fell and hurt my leg," Lily said. "Let's go inside and read a book to make you feel better," her mommy said. They went inside and read a little book about a happy puppy. Lily felt much better and her leg didn't hurt anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cheese. One day, he saw a big, clear piece of cheese on the table. He wanted it so badly, but he couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, a big, friendly cat named Mittens walked by. "Can you help me, Mittens?" asked Timmy. "I want that cheese, but it's too high." + +Mittens smiled and said, "Sure, I can pass it to you." Mittens reached up and grabbed the cheese. She passed it down to Timmy, who was so happy he could hardly believe it. From that day on, Timmy and Mittens were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to feed the pigeons in the park. One day, she brought some bread with her to feed the birds. But the bread was sour and the pigeons didn't like it. + +Lily saw a boy walking towards her and she asked him if he wanted to feed the pigeons with her. The boy said yes and they started to throw bread to the pigeons. But the pigeons didn't eat it because it was sour. + +The boy whispered to Lily that they should try to find some fresh bread. Lily nodded and they went to the nearby bakery. They bought some fresh bread and went back to the park. The pigeons were happy to eat the fresh bread and they chirped happily. + +Lily and the boy were happy too. They sat on the bench and watched the pigeons eat. Lily whispered to the boy that she was glad they found fresh bread. The boy smiled and said he was glad too. They became friends and fed the pigeons together every day. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the mailbox to get the mail. He saw a letter that was very important. Timmy was happy to get the mail. + +His mom asked, "What did you get in the mailbox, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "I got a letter that is very important." + +His mom said, "That's great, Timmy! Let's open it and see what it says." + +Timmy opened the letter and it said that he won a prize. He was so excited and happy. Timmy said, "I am so happy to be a winner!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to have a party at their house. + +Lily was very excited and asked her mommy what she could do to help. Her mommy told her that she could polish the silverware. Lily didn't know what "polish" meant, so her mommy explained that it meant to make something shiny and clean. + +Lily was happy to help and went to find the silverware. She found it in a drawer and started to polish it with a cloth. When she was done, it was very shiny and looked beautiful. + +The day of the party arrived and Lily's house was full of people. Everyone was having a good time and eating yummy food. Lily was happy to see that the silverware she had polished was being used. Her mommy told her that she did a great job and that she was very helpful. + +The party was over and everyone went home. Lily went to bed feeling happy and proud that she had helped make her house look nice for the party. She knew that she was always available to help her mommy and daddy whenever they needed her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw a big, scary cliff in front of her. She didn't know how to get past it. + +Tweety tried to fly over the cliff, but she was too small and couldn't fit through the gap. She tried to fly around it, but it was too wide. Tweety was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Tweety saw a rare butterfly flying nearby. The butterfly had beautiful colors and was very pretty. Tweety asked the butterfly for help. The butterfly said she could help Tweety, but only if Tweety helped her first. + +The butterfly had lost her way and needed Tweety to guide her back home. Tweety agreed to help and the butterfly showed her a secret path that went around the cliff. Tweety was so happy and grateful to the butterfly. She sang a song to say thank you and flew away, feeling proud that she had solved her problem. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mommy. They saw many animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. But Lily's favorite animal was the hippo. She loved how big and round it was. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to see the hippo again. But when they got there, they saw a surprise! The hippo had a big cake in front of it. Lily was so happy and surprised. The hippo was celebrating its birthday! + +Lily's mommy asked if she wanted to try the cake, but Lily said no. She thought the cake looked bitter. Instead, they sang "Happy Birthday" to the hippo and watched it eat the cake. It was a fun and surprising day at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends, but one day they dared him to go into the spooky old house at the end of the street. Timmy was scared, but he didn't want to look like a scaredy-cat in front of his friends, so he went inside. + +As soon as Timmy stepped into the house, he felt very scared. The house was dark and dusty, and he heard strange noises. Suddenly, he heard a loud creaking noise and he saw a door slowly opening. Timmy got very scared and ran out of the house, all the way back to his home. + +When Timmy got home, his mom saw that he was very upset and asked him what happened. Timmy told her about the dare and how he got scared in the spooky old house. His mom hugged him and told him that it was okay to be scared sometimes, and that she was proud of him for being brave enough to try the dare. Timmy felt much better and was happy to be home with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. The lion had a friend, a little mouse. One day, the lion was feeling sad because he couldn't breathe well. The little mouse asked, "Why are you so noisy?" The lion said, "My lung hurts and I can't breathe well." The little mouse said, "Don't worry, I will bring you some medicine!" The little mouse ran as fast as he could to get the medicine. When he came back, the lion felt much better and thanked the little mouse for being such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park with her mommy. One day, they saw a big tower in the distance. Lily asked her mommy, "What is that big tower?" Her mommy replied, "It's a serious building where people work." + +As they got closer to the tower, they saw a man standing outside. He looked serious too. Lily asked the man, "What do you do in the tower?" The man replied, "I work in an office and help people with their problems." + +Lily was very curious and asked the man more questions. The man was happy to answer and they had a nice conversation. After that, Lily and her mommy continued their jog in the park, feeling happy and curious about the world around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful cake for her birthday. Her mommy made it for her. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He saw the cake and said, "Wow, that cake looks yummy. Can I have a piece?" + +Lily said, "Sure, but let's stretch it so we both can have some." + +They stretched the cake and cut it in half. They both had a piece and it was delicious. + +But then, Lily's dog came in and knocked the cake off the table. The cake fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. Lily and Timmy were sad because they couldn't eat the rest of the cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved playing with his toys and going on adventures. One day, Jack's mom asked him to go to the store to buy some milk. Jack was excited to go on this adventure all by himself. + +As Jack walked to the store, he saw a man in a black mask running away from a store with a bag in his hand. Jack knew something was not right. When Jack arrived at the store, he saw that the man had stolen a toy from the store. The store owner asked Jack if he saw the man's number plate. Jack remembered the number and told the store owner. + +When Jack returned home, he saw the man in the black mask walking down the street. Jack felt guilty for not telling his mom about the man earlier. Jack quickly ran to his mom and told her everything. His mom was proud of Jack for being brave and for helping the store owner. From that day on, Jack always made sure to zip his lips and tell his mom if he saw anything suspicious. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy's mom told him she needed to measure him to see how much he had grown. Timmy was excited to see how much he had grown. + +As Timmy's mom measured him, they heard a big noise. It was lightning! Timmy was scared of the noisy lightning. "Mommy, what is that?" Timmy asked. "It's just lightning, honey. It's very bright and loud, but it won't hurt us," his mom replied. + +After the lightning stopped, Timmy's mom finished measuring him. "You've grown two inches, Timmy! You're getting so big," she said. Timmy was happy to hear that he had grown. He went back outside to play, but kept an eye out for any more noisy lightning. The end. +Once upon a time, a little bunny named Floppy went for a walk in the forest. Floppy loved to play and hop around. Suddenly, he saw a big hole in the ground. He thought it would be fun to bury himself in it, so he hopped inside. + +But then, Floppy realized he couldn't see anything. The hole was too deep and dark. He got scared and wanted to get out, but he couldn't find the way. Then, he heard a sound. It was a fox! The fox saw Floppy and wanted to eat him. + +Floppy tried to run away, but he was trapped. The fox caught him and hurt him. Poor Floppy! He should have never buried himself in that hole. From that day on, he knew to always be careful and never go out of sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bookshelf in her room that was filled with lots of books. One day, Lily's mom took her to the zoo to see all the wild animals. Lily saw lions, tigers, and bears. She was so excited that she couldn't stop saying "wow"! When they got back home, Lily went to her room to pick out a book to read. She looked at her bookshelf and picked out a book about animals. As she read the book, she imagined herself in the wild with all the animals she saw at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big slide and Lily wanted to go on it. But she was scared. + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, I'll be right here to help you." So, Lily climbed up the ladder and went down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After playing for a while, they went to have a picnic. Lily's mommy gave her a sandwich in a tube. Lily was confused, "Why is my sandwich in a tube?" + +Mommy explained, "It's like a straw, but for food. It keeps your sandwich fresh and yummy." Lily thought it was helpful and touched the tube. It was cold and smooth. + +They finished their picnic and went home, happy and full. Lily couldn't wait to go back to the park and play on the slide again. +Once upon a time, there was a teacher named Miss Lily. She had a pupil named Timmy who was very nervous. One day, Timmy was scared to read in front of the class. Miss Lily said, "Don't be nervous, Timmy. I will teach you to be brave." + +Miss Lily showed Timmy how to take deep breaths and imagine the class as friendly animals. "Now, try to read again," she said. Timmy took a deep breath and read his story. The class clapped and Timmy felt happy. + +After class, Miss Lily said, "Timmy, remember that being nervous is okay. But, you can always learn to be brave. I am proud of you." Timmy smiled and felt proud too. From that day on, Timmy was never too nervous to read in front of the class again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom came into her room and saw that Lily was feeling restless. + +Mom: "Lily, why are you feeling restless?" + +Lily: "I don't know, Mommy. I just want to play with my toys." + +Mom: "I understand, but it's important to rest your mind and body too. Let me teach you about gears." + +Lily: "What are gears, Mommy?" + +Mom: "Gears are like little machines that help things move. Just like how we need to rest to keep our bodies moving properly, gears need to rest too. If they don't rest, they can break and stop working." + +Lily understood what her mom was saying and decided to take a break from playing with her toys. She learned that it's important to rest and take care of yourself, just like how gears need to rest to keep working properly. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bongo who lived in a jungle. Bongo loved to climb trees and play with his friends, but one day he got lost. He didn't know which way to go and he felt scared. + +Suddenly, he saw a kind elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very compassionate and asked Bongo what was wrong. Bongo told her that he was lost and didn't know how to get back to his home in the jungle. + +Ellie used her big memory to remember the way to Bongo's home. She led him through the jungle, and Bongo felt happy again. He was so grateful to Ellie for helping him and they became best friends. From that day on, Bongo always knew the way home and he never got lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved pizza. One day, she went to the pizza store with her mommy. They ordered a big pizza with lots of cheese and pepperoni. Lily was so happy that she started to tremble with excitement. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. A big storm was coming! Lily felt troubled and scared. "Mommy, what's happening?" she asked. "It's just a storm, sweetie. We'll be okay," her mommy replied. + +They quickly grabbed their pizza and ran back to their car. The wind was blowing hard and the rain was pouring down. But Lily held onto her mommy's hand and felt safe. When they got home, they ate their pizza and watched the storm from the window. Lily was still a little scared, but she felt better with her mommy by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toy ball in the park. One day, Max saw a group of kids playing soccer in the field. Max wanted to play too, so he went up to the kids and barked. But the kids didn't want to play with Max because he was too big and might knock them over. + +Max was sad and went back home to his owner, Sarah. Sarah saw how sad Max was and decided to buy him a soccer ball so he could play by himself. Max was happy again and played with his new ball every day. But he still wanted to play with a team. + +One day, Sarah saw a flyer for a dog soccer team. She signed Max up and they went to their first game. Max was so excited to play with other dogs! But when they got to the game, they saw that the other team had a big, mean dog who kept tackling Max. Max was scared and didn't want to play anymore. + +Sarah saw what was happening and talked to the other team's owner. They agreed to switch out the mean dog for a nicer one. Max was happy again and played his heart out. His team won the game and Max felt like a champion. From then on, Max had a team to play with and he was never sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a big building with her mom. They got in the elevator and went up, up, up. It was a very unusual elevator because it had buttons that glowed in the dark. + +When they got out of the elevator, they saw a big room with lots of toys. Lily played with the dolls and blocks, but her mom had to go to a meeting. Lily had to remain in the room with the toys until her mom came back. + +Lily waited and waited, but her mom didn't come back. She started to feel scared and sad. But then, she saw a friendly face - it was the security guard! He helped Lily find her mom and they all went home together. From that day on, Lily always remembered the unusual elevator and the kind security guard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said to her, "Lily, it's time for your nap. You need to sleep so you can have lots of energy to play later." + +Lily didn't want to take a nap, but her mom insisted. So, Lily got into her bed and closed her eyes. She tried to sleep, but she couldn't. She heard a noise outside her window that sounded unusual. + +Lily got out of bed and went to her window to see what was making the noise. She saw a bird sitting on a branch, singing a beautiful song. Lily thought it was so pretty that she forgot all about taking a nap. + +When Lily's mom came to check on her, she saw that Lily was still awake. "Lily, why aren't you sleeping?" she asked. + +Lily told her mom about the bird and how it was making an unusual noise. Her mom smiled and said, "Well, sometimes it's okay to skip a nap for something special like that." And with that, Lily went outside to play with the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very lucky because he had a big red balloon. Timmy loved to play with his balloon all day long. + +One day, Timmy was playing outside when a gust of wind blew his balloon away. Timmy was sad because he couldn't reach his balloon anymore. Suddenly, he saw his mom coming out of the house with a big box. + +His mom opened the box and inside was a present wrapped in shiny paper. Timmy was so excited and happy that he forgot all about his balloon. He reached out to grab the present and tore off the wrapping paper. It was a toy car! Timmy was thrilled and played with his new toy all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his owner, Lily. One day, Lily gave Max a journal to write in. Max was very excited and started writing about all his adventures. + +As Max was writing, he noticed that his toy bone had vanished. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Max asked Lily, "Have you seen my bone?" Lily replied, "No, I haven't. Did you check under the couch?" + +Max checked under the couch and there it was, his bone! Max was so happy and wrote about it in his journal. From that day on, Max made sure to keep his bone safe and always wrote about his adventures in his journal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play sports with her friends. One day, while playing, they heard a strange noise coming from a bush. Lily said, "What's that noise? Let's go peek and find out!" + +As they approached the bush, they saw a little bird with a broken wing. Lily said, "Oh no! We need to help this bird. But how?" Her friend said, "I don't know. It's an unknown problem." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I know! Let's build a little nest for the bird and take care of it until it feels better." Her friend agreed and they quickly gathered some leaves and twigs to make a cozy nest for the bird. + +After a few days of taking care of the little bird, it finally felt better and was able to fly away. Lily and her friend were happy that they were able to help the bird. They continued playing their sports, but now they knew that they could always help others in need. +Tom and Lily were two rabbits who liked to play in the farm. They saw a big barrel near the barn and wanted to hop inside. They thought it would be fun to roll and bounce in the barrel. + +"Come on, Lily, let's hop in the barrel!" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. The barrel looks old and shaky," Lily said. + +They hopped in the barrel and started to roll and bounce. They laughed and squeaked as they felt the wind in their fur. They did not see the farmer coming with his dog. + +The farmer saw the barrel moving and heard the noise. He thought there was something inside that he could sell or eat. He grabbed the barrel and put it on his truck. He did not know there were two rabbits inside. + +"Hey, what are you doing? Let us out!" Tom shouted. + +"Help, help, we are trapped!" Lily cried. + +But the farmer and his dog did not hear them. They drove away with the barrel. Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They did not know where they were going or what would happen to them. They wished they had not been so clumsy and curious. They wished they had stayed in their burrow. They missed their home and their friends. They hoped someone would save them, but no one did. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play outside. They have a big box of toys and a small garden. One day, they decide to plan a landscape with their toys. They want to make a beautiful place with flowers, trees, animals and houses. + +They take out their toys and start to work. Lily says, "I will make a flower bed here, with these colorful blocks. What will you make, Ben?" Ben says, "I will make a tree house here, with these wooden sticks and this green cloth. It will be a cozy place for us and our dolls." They smile and continue to plan their landscape. + +They work hard and have fun. They make a pond with a blue sheet, a bridge with a cardboard, a farm with some plastic animals and a fence with some stones. They also make a modest house with a shoe box and some paper. They are proud of their landscape and invite their parents to see it. + +Their parents come and admire their work. They say, "Wow, you are very creative and clever. You have made a wonderful landscape with your toys. We are very happy and proud of you." Lily and Ben beam and hug their parents. They say, "Thank you, we love you. We had a lot of fun planning our landscape. Can we play here again tomorrow?" Their parents say, "Of course, you can. This is your special place. But now, it is time for dinner. Come on, let's go inside and wash our hands." Lily and Ben nod and follow their parents. They are hungry and tired, but also very happy. +Sara loves her bird, Lila. Lila is yellow and sings very nice. Sara puts Lila in a birdcage every night, so she can sleep safe. The birdcage is high on a shelf, so the cat can not get it. + +One day, Sara wants to play with Lila. She asks her mom to get the birdcage down. Her mom says, "Be careful, Sara. Don't let Lila fly away." Sara nods and takes the birdcage to the garden. She opens the door and puts her hand inside. Lila hops on her finger and chirps. + +Sara smiles and talks to Lila. She says, "You are a good bird, Lila. I love you." She lets Lila sit on her shoulder and walk around. Lila likes the sun and the flowers. She flaps her wings and sings. + +But then, Sara sees a big black bird in the sky. The bird is hungry and wants to eat Lila. The bird dives down and tries to grab Lila. Sara screams and runs. She tries to prevent the bird from getting Lila. She covers Lila with her hand and hugs her tight. + +The bird misses and flies away. Sara is scared and sad. She says, "I'm sorry, Lila. I almost lost you." She kisses Lila and puts her back in the birdcage. She says, "You are safe now, Lila. I will never let you go." She takes the birdcage inside and puts it high on the shelf. She says, "Good night, Lila. I love you." Lila says, "I love you too, Sara." And they both sleep well. +Jen and Ben were twins who liked to play in the dirt. They made mud pies and castles and pretended they were chefs and kings. One day, they found a big pile of dirt that was very smelly. Jen said, "What is this? It smells bad." Ben said, "Maybe it is a special dirt that can improve our mud pies. Let's try it." + +They took some of the smelly dirt and mixed it with water and grass. They made a big mud pie and put it on a plate. They were very proud of their work. They decided to give it to their mom as a surprise. They ran inside the house and said, "Mom, we made you something. Come and see." + +Mom followed them outside and saw the mud pie. She smiled and said, "Wow, that looks very nice. What is it?" Jen and Ben said, "It is a mud pie. We used a special dirt that can improve it. Try it, mom. It is yummy." Mom was curious and took a bite of the mud pie. She spit it out and said, "Blech! This is not mud. This is poop! Where did you get this dirt?" + +Jen and Ben pointed to the pile of smelly dirt. Mom looked closer and saw a sign that said, "Warning: Dog poop. Do not touch." She realized that the twins had used dog poop to make their mud pie. She was very angry and said, "Jen and Ben, this is very naughty and gross. You could get sick from this. Go to your room and wash your hands and mouth. No more playing in the dirt for a week." + +Jen and Ben felt very sorry and ashamed. They had tried to improve their mud pie, but they had made a big mistake. They wished they had not used the smelly dirt. They learned a hard lesson that day. The end. +Tom and Lily wanted to decorate the big tree in the garden. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches. They also had a star for the top. + +But they were too small to reach the high parts of the tree. They needed help from someone big and strong. + +They saw their big brother Sam sitting on the sofa. He was reading a book. He had big muscles and could lift anything. + +"Sam, Sam, please help us!" they said. "We want to decorate the tree, but we can't reach. You have big muscles, you can help us!" + +Sam looked at them and smiled. He liked to be naughty sometimes. He had an idea. + +"OK, I will help you," he said. "But first, you have to do something for me. You have to give me all your candy. Then I will help you decorate the tree." + +Tom and Lily did not like this. They loved their candy. They did not want to give it to Sam. + +"No, Sam, that's not fair!" they said. "You are being naughty. You can't take our candy. That's not nice!" + +Sam laughed. He did not care. He wanted the candy. He got up from the sofa and walked towards them. + +"Give me the candy, or I won't help you," he said. "You have no choice. I have big muscles, and you don't." + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know what to do. They looked at each other and then at the tree. They wanted to decorate it, but they did not want to lose their candy. + +What do you think they did? +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were knights and princesses. They had a big stick for a sword and a scarf for a cape. + +"Look, there is a dragon!" Ben said, pointing to a slide. "We have to solve this problem. It is scaring the other kids." + +Lily nodded. She was brave and smart. She had an idea. "Maybe the dragon is not mean. Maybe it is lonely and wants a friend. Let's talk to it." + +They walked to the slide. The dragon was big and green. It had scales and wings and teeth. It roared when it saw them. + +"Hello, dragon," Lily said in a soft voice. "We are Lily and Ben. We want to play with you. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dragon stopped roaring. It looked at them with curious eyes. It tilted its head. + +"Play?" it asked in a low voice. "What is play?" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They explained what play was. They showed the dragon how to slide and swing and run. The dragon liked play. It was fun and nice. It laughed and flew and hugged. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben," the dragon said. "You are good friends. You solved my problem. I was lonely and sad. Now I am happy and glad." + +Lily and Ben were happy too. They had made a new friend. They learned that sometimes problems can be solved with kindness and words. They also learned that dragons can be graceful and gentle. They played with the dragon until it was time to go home. They waved goodbye and promised to come back soon. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big ball. They liked to kick the ball, throw the ball, and bounce the ball. + +One day, they found a pack of gum in their mom's purse. They had never seen gum before, but they thought it looked yummy. They each took a piece and put it in their mouths. They liked the sweet taste and the soft feel of the gum. + +They decided to play with the ball and the gum at the same time. They kicked the ball, threw the ball, and bounced the ball. But they also chewed the gum, blew the gum, and stretched the gum. + +Soon, they had a problem. The gum got stuck to the ball, to their hair, to their clothes, and to each other. They tried to pull the gum off, but it was very difficult. The more they pulled, the more the gum stretched and stuck. + +"Help!" they cried. "We can't get the gum off!" + +Their mom heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess they had made and was very angry. She took the ball, the gum, and the scissors. She cut the gum off the ball, their hair, their clothes, and their bodies. She threw the gum in the trash and the ball in the closet. + +She scolded them for taking the gum without asking and for making a mess. She told them that gum was not a toy and that they should never play with it again. She said that gum could prevent them from talking, breathing, and eating properly. She said that gum could also hurt their teeth and their stomachs. + +She made them wash their hands, their faces, and their mouths. She gave them a glass of water and a hug. She told them that she loved them, but that they had to be more careful and listen to her. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for what they had done. They said they were sorry and that they would not take the gum again. They learned their lesson and never played with gum again. They still liked to play with the ball, but only when their mom said it was okay. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls and balls. They liked to share and take turns. + +But then, a big van came to their house. It was their dad's friend, who came to help him with some work. The van was shiny and noisy. Tom and Lily wanted to see it. + +They ran to the van and looked inside. They saw a lot of tools and boxes. They wanted to touch them and play with them. They did not ask their dad or his friend. + +They climbed into the van and started to pull and push the things. They made a big mess. They did not hear their dad calling them. + +Suddenly, the van started to move. Tom and Lily were scared. They screamed and cried. The van was going to the street. + +Their dad and his friend heard them. They ran to the van and stopped it. They opened the door and took out Tom and Lily. They were angry and worried. + +They scolded Tom and Lily for being naughty and dangerous. They told them to never go into the van without permission. They made them clean up the mess. + +Tom and Lily were sorry and sad. They said they were sorry to their dad and his friend. They hugged them and said they loved them. + +Their dad and his friend were still angry, but they loved Tom and Lily too. They forgave them and hugged them back. They said they were glad they were safe. + +They took them inside and gave them some cookies and milk. They were hungry after their adventure. They ate and drank and smiled. + +They learned their lesson. They promised to be good and listen to their dad and his friend. They thanked them for their cookies and milk. + +They went back to the garden and played with their toys. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls and balls. They liked to share and take turns. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They are lively and happy. But sometimes they get tired and need a nap. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing with their blocks. They build a big tower and a bridge. They are having fun. But then Sara yawns. She feels sleepy. She says to Ben, "I want a nap. Do you want a nap?" + +Ben shakes his head. He is not sleepy. He wants to play more. He says to Sara, "No, I don't want a nap. I want to play. You can nap. I will play." + +Sara nods. She goes to her bed. She takes her teddy bear and her blanket. She lies down and closes her eyes. She falls asleep. + +Ben stays with his blocks. He tries to make the tower and the bridge bigger. He is busy and noisy. He does not see that mom is coming. Mom has a glass of water in her hand. She wants to give Ben some water. She says to Ben, "Ben, you are thirsty. Drink some water." + +But Ben does not hear mom. He is too loud. He knocks down the tower and the bridge. The blocks fall everywhere. Some blocks hit the glass. The glass breaks. The water spills. Mom is angry. She says to Ben, "Ben, you are naughty. You broke the glass. You made a mess. You need a nap. Go to your bed. Now." + +Ben is scared. He is sorry. He says to mom, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not mean to break the glass. I did not see you. I was playing." + +Mom sighs. She says to Ben, "I know, Ben. But you need to be careful. And you need to rest. You are tired. Go to your bed. I will clean the mess. And I will check on Sara." + +Ben goes to his bed. He takes his truck and his pillow. He lies down and opens his eyes. He does not want to sleep. But he is quiet. He thinks about the glass and the blocks. He thinks about mom and Sara. He feels sad. He closes his eyes. He falls asleep. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Tom says. He puts another block on top of his tower. "It is very high and strong!" + +Lily looks at Tom's tower. She wants to make a bigger tower. She takes some blocks from Tom's pile and adds them to her tower. "My tower is bigger and better!" she says. She puts another block on top of her tower. "It is very fit and tall!" + +Tom sees that Lily is taking his blocks. He gets angry. He wants his blocks back. He pushes Lily's tower. "No, Lily, those are my blocks! Give them back!" he says. + +Lily's tower falls down. The blocks crash on the floor. Lily is sad and scared. She cries. "Tom, why did you do that? You are mean and bad!" she says. + +Tom feels sorry. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He wants to say sorry and share his blocks. But before he can say anything, Mom comes in. She hears Lily crying and sees the mess on the floor. She is very mad. + +"Tom, what did you do? You made Lily cry and you broke her tower! You are in big trouble, mister!" Mom says. She takes Tom by the hand and drags him to his room. "You have to stay here for ten minutes and think about what you did. No more blocks for you today!" + +Tom is sad and lonely. He wishes he did not push Lily's tower. He wishes he could play with Lily and the blocks again. He looks at the clock. The minute hand moves very slowly. He thinks ten minutes is a very long time. He thinks he is very stupid and bad. He cries. The end. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and plant seeds. They had a big box of seeds with many colors and shapes. Anna wanted to plant radishes. She liked radishes. They were red and round and crunchy. + +"Look, Ben, I have radish seeds. Let's plant them here," Anna said. She made a hole in the dirt with her finger and put a seed in it. She covered it with dirt and patted it gently. + +Ben nodded. He liked radishes too. But he also liked to scatter seeds. He thought it was fun to see them fly in the air. He grabbed a handful of seeds from the box and threw them in the air. They landed everywhere. Some on the dirt, some on the grass, some on the flowers. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Anna asked. She was angry. She did not like to scatter seeds. She liked to plant them neatly. "You are wasting the seeds. And you are making a mess." + +Ben shrugged. He did not think he was wasting the seeds. He thought he was making the garden more beautiful. He smiled and threw another handful of seeds. "I am making a surprise. Maybe we will have many different plants. Maybe we will have a rainbow garden." + +Anna frowned. She did not want a rainbow garden. She wanted a radish garden. She picked up a radish from the basket and bit it. It was bitter. She made a face and spit it out. She did not like bitter radishes. She liked sweet radishes. She looked at Ben and had an idea. She handed him the radish. "Here, Ben, try this. It is very good." + +Ben took the radish and bit it. He also made a face and spit it out. He did not like bitter radishes either. He liked sweet radishes. He looked at Anna and saw her grin. He realized she had tricked him. He felt silly and mad. He threw the radish at her. She dodged it and threw another one at him. They started a radish fight. They laughed and ran and threw radishes at each other. They forgot about the seeds and the garden. They had fun. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their dog Spot. Spot was a good dog. He liked to run, jump and fetch. He also liked to lick Ben and Lily's faces. + +One day, Ben and Lily took Spot to the park. They threw a stick for him to catch. Spot ran fast and grabbed the stick. But then he saw a squirrel. He dropped the stick and chased the squirrel. Ben and Lily shouted, "Spot, come back!" + +Spot did not listen. He ran across the road. He did not see the big car. The car hit Spot. Spot yelped and fell down. Ben and Lily ran to him. They saw blood and bones. They cried and hugged Spot. + +A man got out of the car. He said, "I'm sorry, I didn't see him. Is he your dog?" Ben and Lily nodded. The man said, "I'm a veterinarian. I can help him. Let's take him to my clinic." + +Ben and Lily hoped that the veterinarian could make Spot better. They got in the car with him and Spot. They drove to the clinic. The veterinarian took Spot to a room. He said, "Wait here. I'll try to fix him." + +Ben and Lily waited for a long time. They were scared and sad. They prayed for Spot. They wanted him to be happy and healthy again. + +The veterinarian came back. He looked sad. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. I did my best, but Spot was too hurt. He didn't make it. He's gone." + +Ben and Lily screamed and cried. They said, "No, no, no! Spot, please come back! We love you, Spot!" They ran to the room where Spot was. They saw him lying still on a table. He looked like he was sleeping. But he was not breathing. He was cold and stiff. + +Ben and Lily hugged Spot. They said, "Goodbye, Spot. You were a good dog. We'll miss you forever." They sobbed and sobbed. They wished they could split the stick with Spot again. But they knew they never could. +On Sunday, Lily and Max went to the park with Mom and Dad. They saw many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. Lily and Max liked to run and play on the grass. They also liked to go on the swings and the slide. + +"Look, Max, a plane!" Lily said, pointing to the sky. She saw a big, white plane that made a loud noise. It was flying very fast and high. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Max said, pretending to be a plane. He spread his arms and ran after the plane. He liked to make noises and act like different things. + +Lily laughed and joined him. She also spread her arms and ran with Max. They zoomed around the park, making plane noises. They felt the light wind on their faces and the sun on their backs. + +Mom and Dad watched them and smiled. They were happy to see Lily and Max having fun. They also liked the plane and the sky. They thought it was a beautiful Sunday. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big bird with red and blue feathers. The bird has a nest in a tree. The nest has four eggs. + +"Look, Ben, eggs!" Lila says. "Let's take one and see what is inside." + +"No, Lila, we can't do that," Ben says. "The eggs are not ours. They are the bird's. The bird values the eggs. They are her babies." + +"But I want to see," Lila says. She tries to climb the tree. + +The bird sees Lila and makes a loud noise. She flies to the nest and pecks at Lila's hand. Lila cries and falls down. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lila says. "The bird hurts me!" + +Ben runs to Lila and hugs her. He says, "I'm sorry, Lila. The bird is alert. She protects the eggs. She thinks you are a bad animal who wants to eat them." + +Lila sniffles and says, "I'm sorry, too, Ben. I was wrong. I should not touch the eggs. They are not toys. They are the bird's babies." + +Ben and Lila go back to the house. They tell their mom what happened. Mom gives them a band-aid and a cookie. She says, "I'm glad you learned your lesson. The bird values the eggs. We should respect the bird and the eggs. They are part of nature. Nature is beautiful and wonderful, but we have to be careful and kind." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they want to act like teachers and students. Tom is the teacher and Mia is the student. + +Tom says, "Mia, do you have your pencil?" + +Mia says, "Yes, I have my pencil. Here it is." + +Tom says, "Good. Now, write your name on this paper." + +Mia tries to write her name, but the pencil is too harsh. It makes a loud noise and breaks the paper. + +Mia says, "Oh no, the pencil is harsh. It hurts the paper. I can't write my name." + +Tom says, "Don't worry, Mia. It's not your fault. The pencil is bad. We need a new pencil. Let's go and find one." + +Tom and Mia go to look for a new pencil. They find a soft pencil that is nice to the paper. They go back to their game and write their names. They are happy. They act like teachers and students. They have fun. +Ben likes to write. He has a big book and a blue pen. He writes his name, his mom's name, and his dog's name. He writes some letters and some numbers. He writes some shapes and some colors. He is very proud of his book. + +One day, he shows his book to his friend Sam. Sam likes to write too. He has a small book and a red pen. He writes his name, his dad's name, and his cat's name. He writes some words and some pictures. He is very proud of his book. + +"Look at my book!" Ben says to Sam. "I write a lot of things!" + +"Look at my book!" Sam says to Ben. "I write a lot of things too!" + +They look at each other's books. They like what they see. They smile and hug. + +"Can you whistle?" Ben asks Sam. + +"No, I can't," Sam says. "It is too hard. Can you whistle?" + +"Yes, I can," Ben says. "I will show you." + +He puts his lips together and blows. He makes a loud sound. It sounds like a bird. + +"Wow, you can whistle!" Sam says. "That is cool!" + +"Thank you," Ben says. "Do you want to learn?" + +"Yes, please," Sam says. + +Ben teaches Sam how to whistle. He tells him to make his lips small and round. He tells him to blow softly and slowly. He tells him to try different sounds. + +Sam tries to whistle. He blows and blows. He makes some noises. Some are high, some are low. Some are long, some are short. He is having fun. + +"I did it!" Sam says. "I can whistle!" + +"Good job!" Ben says. "You are a good whistler!" + +They whistle together. They make a song. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and stories with their cars, dolls and blocks. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Ben, Lily, come to the kitchen, it's time to eat!" their mom said again, louder this time. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other and smiled. They liked lunch, but they liked playing more. They decided to hide behind the couch and pretend they did not hear their mom. + +"Where are they?" their mom wondered, looking around the living room. She saw their toys on the floor, but not her children. She walked to the couch and lifted the cushion. She saw Ben and Lily giggling and holding their hands over their mouths. + +"Boo!" she said, making them jump. "I found you, you silly kids! Why did you not come when I called you?" + +Ben and Lily looked at their mom with big eyes. They did not know what to say. They forgot to listen to their mom. They forgot to obey her. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said together. "We were playing and we forgot." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She was not angry, but she wanted them to learn. She was a smart lady and she loved her children. + +"It's okay, I forgive you," she said. "But next time, please come when I call you. Lunch is important for your health and growth. And I don't want you to miss it." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said they understood. They followed their mom to the kitchen and ate their lunch. They thanked their mom for the food and for finding them. They did not forget to say "I love you". +Lila was a little girl who liked to explore the woods near her home. She had a big stick that she used as a staff to help her walk and feel brave. One day, she saw a shiny red bird in a tree and wanted to get closer. She walked fast and did not look at the ground. + +She did not see the big rock that was in her way. She stumbled and fell down. She hurt her knee and it bled. She cried and dropped her staff. The red bird flew away. Lila felt sad and scared. + +Then she heard a soft sound. It was a brown dog that came out of the bushes. The dog licked her face and wagged its tail. It was a friendly dog. It picked up her staff in its mouth and gave it back to her. It helped her stand up and walked with her. Lila smiled and hugged the dog. The dog was compassionate. It was her new friend. They went back to her home together. Lila's mom cleaned her knee and gave her a band-aid. She was proud of Lila for being brave and kind. Lila was happy. She named the dog Rusty. They played in the woods every day. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they get bored. + +One day, they decide to explore the big drawer under their bed. They pull it open and see many things. They see old clothes, papers, crayons, and a bottle. + +"What is this?" Tom asks, holding the bottle. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is juice," Anna says. + +"Can we drink it?" Tom says. + +Anna shrugs. She is curious too. She opens the bottle and smells it. It smells funny. Not like juice. + +"Let me try," Tom says. He takes the bottle and drinks a little. He makes a face. It tastes bad. Very bad. + +"Yuck! This is not juice. This is icky," he says, spitting it out. + +Anna laughs. She thinks it is funny. She drinks some too. She also makes a face. + +"Yuck! You are right. This is icky. This is difficult to drink," she says, spitting it out. + +They hear a voice. It is Mom. She is coming to their room. + +"Tom, Anna, what are you doing?" she says. + +They hide the bottle under the clothes. They act innocent. + +"Nothing, Mom. We are just playing," they say. + +Mom looks at them. She sees their wet mouths and their red faces. She sees the drawer open. She knows they are lying. + +"Did you drink something from the drawer?" she asks. + +They shake their heads. They are scared. + +Mom finds the bottle. She reads the label. It says "vinegar". + +"Tom, Anna, this is vinegar. This is not for drinking. This is for cooking. This can make you sick. Why did you drink it?" she asks. + +They look down. They feel sorry. + +"We were bored. We wanted to try something new. We thought it was juice," they say. + +Mom sighs. She is not angry. She is worried. + +"Tom, Anna, I know you are curious. But you have to be careful. Some things are not for drinking. Some things are dangerous. You have to ask me before you drink anything you don't know. Do you understand?" she says. + +They nod. They understand. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We won't do it again. We love you," they say. + +Mom hugs them. She loves them too. + +"Come on, let's go to the kitchen. I have some real juice for you. And some cookies. How does that sound?" she says. + +They smile. They like juice and cookies. They follow Mom to the kitchen. They leave the drawer closed. They have learned their lesson. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They share a room and a bed. Ben is older and has hair. Sam is younger and bald. Sam likes to play with Ben's hair and pull it. Ben does not like that. He tells Sam to stop, but Sam does not listen. + +One night, Ben has an idea. He covers his head with a hat. He hopes Sam will not see his hair and leave him alone. He goes to sleep. Sam sees the hat and wonders what is under it. He is curious. He tries to take off the hat, but Ben holds it tight. Sam pulls harder and harder. Ben wakes up and yells. + +"Sam, stop it! You are hurting me! Why do you always bother me?" + +Sam says, "I want to see your hair. I like your hair. I wish I had hair like you." + +Ben feels sorry for Sam. He realizes Sam is not mean, just lonely. He takes off his hat and shows Sam his hair. He says, "You can touch my hair, but gently. Do not pull it. It is not nice to hurt others. And you do not need hair to be happy. You are my brother and I love you. You are special the way you are." + +Sam smiles and hugs Ben. He says, "Thank you, Ben. I love you too. You are a good brother. I am sorry for pulling your hair. I will be nice to you." + +They cuddle and fall asleep. They are happy. They learn to respect and care for each other. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Sometimes they also play with Mom's phone. Mom says they can only touch the phone when she is there. But Tom and Mia are curious. They want to see what the phone can do. + +One day, Mom is busy in the kitchen. She does not see Tom and Mia crawl to the phone on the table. Tom picks up the phone and presses some buttons. He hears a beep and a voice. He puts the phone to his ear and says, "Hello?" + +The voice says, "Hello, this is Grandma. Who is this?" + +Tom does not know what to say. He does not know Grandma. He only knows Mom and Dad and Mia. He looks at Mia and says, "Phone talks!" + +Mia crawls to Tom and takes the phone from him. She puts the phone to her ear and says, "Hi!" + +The voice says, "Hi, sweetie. Is this Mia? Where is Mom?" + +Mia does not understand the voice. She only knows a few words. She says, "Phone talks!" + +The voice says, "Yes, phone talks. But I can't hear you very well. Can you speak louder?" + +Mia does not know what louder means. She says, "Phone talks!" + +The voice says, "Oh, dear. I think you are too young to use the phone. Can you give the phone to Mom, please?" + +Mia does not know what please means. She says, "Phone talks!" + +The voice says, "I'm sorry, I can't hear you. I think I'm going deaf. Can you call me back later?" + +Mia does not know what deaf means. She says, "Phone talks!" + +The voice says, "Goodbye, Mia. I love you." + +Mia says, "Bye!" + +She hangs up the phone and gives it to Tom. They smile and crawl back to their toys. They think the phone is fun. They do not know they just talked to Grandma. They do not know Mom is coming to the living room. They do not know Mom is going to be mad. They only know the phone talks. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They jog and jump and laugh. They see a big dog. The dog is black and white. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Ben says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks. He licks Ben's face. Ben giggles. + +"Can we pet him?" Mia asks. + +"Yes, you can," a voice says. It is the dog's owner. He is an old man. He has a hat and a cane. He is humble. He smiles. + +"His name is Spot. He likes children. He is a good dog." + +Ben and Mia pet Spot. They say nice things to him. Spot is happy. + +"Thank you for letting us pet your dog," Mia says. + +"You're welcome, dear," the old man says. "He likes you too." + +"Are you hungry?" Ben asks. + +"A little bit," the old man says. + +"We have lunch," Mia says. "We have sandwiches and apples and juice. Do you want some?" + +"That's very kind of you," the old man says. "But I don't want to take your food." + +"Please, take some," Ben says. "We have enough. We want to share." + +The old man nods. He is touched. He sits on a bench. Ben and Mia sit with him. They give him some lunch. They eat and talk. Spot sits by them. He gets some bread and water. + +They have a nice time. They make a new friend. They are happy. +Anna was sleeping in her bed. She had a big test today at school. She wanted to do well and make her teacher happy. But she was also a little scared. What if the test was too hard? What if she forgot what she learned? + +She heard her mom call her name. "Anna, wake up! It's time to get ready for school!" + +Anna opened her eyes and rubbed them. She saw her mom smiling at her. She also saw her favorite dress on the chair. It was pink and had flowers on it. Anna liked pink and flowers. They made her feel nice. + +"Good morning, sweetie," her mom said. "Are you ready for your test?" + +Anna nodded. She got out of bed and hugged her mom. "Yes, mom. I studied a lot. I know my ABCs and my numbers and my colors." + +"That's great, Anna. I'm very proud of you. You are a smart and brave girl. You can do anything you set your mind to." + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever. You always help me and love me." + +Anna and her mom kissed and smiled. They went to the bathroom and brushed their teeth. Then they had breakfast and packed Anna's backpack. Anna put on her nice dress and her shoes. She was ready to go to school and take her test. She was not scared anymore. She was excited and confident. She knew she would do well and have fun. She hugged her mom again and said goodbye. She got on the bus and waved to her mom. She was happy and looking forward to her day. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. Today, they go to the pool with their moms. They are very happy. + +They arrive at the pool. They see many people. Some people are big, some people are small. Some people are loud, some people are quiet. Sara and Tom say hello to the people. They are polite. + +They put on their swimsuits. They jump into the water. They swim and splash. They have fun. They see a ball. They want to play with the ball. + +"Can we have the ball, please?" Sara asks a boy who has the ball. + +"Sure, you can have the ball. Here you go." The boy says. He gives them the ball. He is polite. + +"Thank you, you are very nice." Tom says. + +"You're welcome. Have fun." The boy says. + +Sara and Tom play with the ball. They throw it and catch it. They laugh and smile. They are happy. They share the ball with other kids. They are polite. + +They have a good day at the pool. They make new friends. They learn to swim. They are polite. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to look at the books on the bookcase. There were many books with pictures and stories. Some books were big and some books were small. Lily wanted to see a book with a princess and a dragon. She saw one on the top shelf. She tried to reach it, but it was too high. + +"Ben, can you help me?" she asked her brother. "I want that book." + +Ben looked at the book. He wanted it too. He was taller than Lily, but not much. He stretched his arm and his fingers. He almost touched the book, but not quite. + +"Sorry, Lily, I can't get it," he said. "It's too high for me too." + +Lily was sad. She really wanted that book. She looked around. She saw a chair near the bookcase. She had an idea. She ran to the chair and dragged it to the bookcase. She climbed on the chair and reached for the book. She was happy. She got the book. + +"Ha, I got it!" she said. "Now I can see the princess and the dragon." + +Ben was not happy. He wanted that book too. He was angry. He ran to the chair and tried to pull the book from Lily's hands. Lily held the book tight. She did not want to share it. + +"Let go, Ben, it's mine!" she said. "I got it first!" + +"No, let go, Lily, it's mine!" he said. "I saw it first!" + +They pulled and pulled. They shouted and shouted. They did not listen to each other. They did not see their mom coming. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "What are you doing?" + +They looked at their mom. They felt scared. They let go of the book. The book fell on the floor. + +"We were fighting for the book," Lily said. + +"We both wanted the book," Ben said. + +Their mom picked up the book. She looked at the cover. She smiled. + +"This is a nice book," she said. "It has a princess and a dragon. And it has a lesson. Do you know what the lesson is?" + +They shook their heads. They did not know. + +"The lesson is that sharing is caring," she said. "If you share the book, you can both enjoy the story. And you can be happy and kind to each other. But if you fight for the book, you can hurt each other and the book. And you can be sad and mean to each other. Which one do you prefer?" + +They thought for a moment. They did not like to hurt each other or the book. They did not like to be sad or mean. They liked to enjoy the story. They liked to be happy and kind. + +"We prefer to share the book," they said. + +"Good," their mom said. "That's a wise choice. Now, why don't you sit on the couch and read the book together? I'll make some cookies for you. And remember, no pinching, no pushing, no shouting. Only reading, listening, and smiling." + +They nodded. They said sorry to each other. They hugged each other. They took the book and sat on the couch. They opened the book and looked at the pictures. They read the words and listened to the story. They smiled and laughed. They learned the lesson. They shared the book. They were happy. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play and have fun. But today, they have to go with Mom and Dad to golf. Golf is a game where people hit a small ball with a stick. Tim and Jen think golf is boring. + +"Can we play something else?" Tim asks Mom. + +"No, Tim, we have to mind Dad. He likes golf a lot. He wants us to learn too," Mom says. + +"But golf is too hard. And too slow. And too quiet," Jen says. + +"Shh, Jen, you have to be quiet when Dad hits the ball. He needs to focus," Mom says. + +Tim and Jen sigh. They sit on a bench and watch Dad swing his stick. He misses the ball. He tries again. He misses again. He looks angry. + +"Maybe golf is not so fun for Dad either," Tim whispers to Jen. + +"Maybe we can make him laugh," Jen whispers back. + +They have an idea. They sneak behind Dad and make funny faces and noises. Dad turns around and sees them. He smiles. He laughs. + +"Hey, you two. What are you doing?" Dad says. + +"We are playing golf too. But our way," Tim says. + +"Your way looks more fun than my way," Dad says. + +He puts down his stick and picks up Tim and Jen. He hugs them and tickles them. They giggle and squirm. + +"Come on, let's go get some ice cream. Golf can wait," Dad says. + +Mom joins them. They walk to the car. Tim and Jen are happy. They made Dad happy too. They don't mind golf so much anymore. +Sam and Mia were hungry. They wanted to eat something good. They asked their mom what they could have for lunch. + +Mom said, "I have a surprise for you. I made a special meal for you. It is very impressive. You will love it." + +Sam and Mia were curious. They wondered what the meal was. They followed their mom to the kitchen. They saw a big pot on the stove. Mom lifted the lid and showed them what was inside. + +"Look, it is macaroni and cheese with broccoli and chicken. It is very yummy and healthy. I recommend you try it," Mom said. + +Sam and Mia smiled. They liked macaroni and cheese. They liked broccoli and chicken too. They thought the meal looked impressive. They thanked their mom and took their plates to the table. They ate the meal and enjoyed it very much. They told their mom it was the best lunch ever. Mom was happy. She hugged them and said, "You are welcome. I am glad you liked it." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a red bike and a blue bike. They take turns to ride the bikes. + +One day, Tom wants to ride the red bike. He says to Lily, "I want the red bike. It is faster than the blue bike. I can speed on the red bike." + +Lily says, "No, Tom. It is my turn to ride the red bike. You had it yesterday. You can have the blue bike. It is nice too." + +Tom is angry. He does not want the blue bike. He pushes Lily and takes the red bike. He rides away very fast. He does not look where he is going. + +Lily is sad. She cries. She has a scratch on her face. She picks up the blue bike and walks to the bench. She sits down and waits for Tom. + +Tom speeds on the red bike. He feels happy. He thinks he is the best rider. He does not see the big rock on the path. He hits the rock and falls off the bike. He hurts his knee and his elbow. He also has a scratch on his face. He cries too. + +He sees Lily on the bench. He feels sorry. He walks to her with the red bike. He says, "I am sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. I should have shared the red bike with you. Are you okay?" + +Lily looks at Tom. She sees his scratch and his tears. She says, "I am okay, Tom. I am sorry you got hurt. I should have let you ride the red bike for a while. Are you okay?" + +Tom and Lily hug. They are friends again. They decide to ride the bikes together. They take turns to speed on the red and the blue bike. They have fun. They are nice to each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. They have to match the cards with the same picture. Lily is good at the game. She finds many matches. Ben is not so good. He forgets where the cards are. + +"Look, I have four matches!" Lily says. She shows Ben her cards. They have a cat, a dog, a ball and a flower. + +"I have only two matches," Ben says. He shows Lily his cards. They have a car and a star. + +"Lily, you win the game!" Ben says. He is sad. He wanted to win. + +"Don't be sad, Ben. You can have a prize," Lily says. She is kind. She has a pastry in her bag. It is a smooth pastry with chocolate on top. She breaks it in half and gives one half to Ben. + +"Thank you, Lily. This pastry is yummy!" Ben says. He smiles. He likes the pastry. + +"You're welcome, Ben. You are my friend," Lily says. She smiles too. She likes to share. + +Lily and Ben eat the pastry. They are happy. They play another game. They have fun. +Lily and Ben love to watch the parade. They see big balloons, loud drums, and funny clowns. They wave and cheer with their mom and dad. + +But Lily wants to see more. She sees a big red fire truck at the end of the parade. She likes fire trucks. They are shiny and fast and reliable. They help people when there is a fire. + +She tugs on her mom's hand and says, "Mom, can we go closer to the fire truck? Please, please, please?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Okay, Lily, we can go closer. But we have to be careful and stay with dad and Ben. The fire truck is very big and loud. It might scare you." + +Lily nods and says, "I'm not scared, mom. I'm brave. Thank you, mom." + +They walk to the end of the parade, where the fire truck is parked. Lily sees a friendly fireman sitting on the truck. He waves and says, "Hello, little girl. Do you like the fire truck?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, I do. It's very pretty and strong. Can I see it closer?" + +The fireman smiles and says, "Sure, you can. But you have to ask your mom and dad first. They have to say yes." + +Lily looks at her mom and dad and says, "Mom, dad, can I see the fire truck closer? Please, please, please?" + +Her mom and dad look at each other and say, "Okay, Lily, you can. But you have to be careful and listen to the fireman. He knows how to keep you safe." + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad." + +The fireman helps Lily climb on the fire truck. He shows her the hose, the ladder, and the siren. He lets her wear his helmet and jacket. He tells her stories about his job and his friends. + +Lily is very happy. She thinks the fire truck is the best thing in the parade. She thanks the fireman and gives him a hug. She says, "You are very nice and reliable. You are my hero." + +The fireman says, "You are very welcome and brave. You are my friend." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the living room. There is a big armchair in the living room. It is soft and cozy. Lily and Ben both want to sit on the armchair. + +"Me first!" Lily says. She runs to the armchair and jumps on it. + +"No, me first!" Ben says. He runs after Lily and tries to push her off. + +"Stop it!" Lily says. She holds on to the armchair. + +"Move!" Ben says. He pulls Lily's hair. + +"Ow!" Lily says. She kicks Ben's leg. + +They make a lot of noise. They yell and cry and fight. They do not share the armchair. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees Lily and Ben on the armchair. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. She looks at Lily and Ben. + +They stop fighting. They look at Mom. They are quiet. + +"We want to sit on the armchair," Lily says. + +"But there is only one armchair," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben look at the armchair. They look at each other. They have to decide. + +"Can we take turns?" Lily asks. + +"OK," Ben says. + +They nod. They smile. They hug. + +Mom smiles too. She is happy. + +"Good job," Mom says. She claps her hands. + +Lily and Ben take turns. They sit on the armchair. They read a book. They sing a song. They are not noisy. They are nice. They share the armchair. +Lily was very happy. She had a new dress. It was pink and had flowers on it. She wanted to show it to her friends at school. She put on her dress and her shoes. She said bye to her mom and dad. She went to the bus stop. + +On the bus, Lily saw Anna and Ben. They were her friends. They liked her new dress. They said it was pretty. Lily smiled. She felt good. She wanted to get to school fast. + +But when she got off the bus, something bad happened. She tripped on a stair. She fell down. Her dress got dirty. Her shoes got scuffed. She hurt her knee. She started to cry. She felt bad. She was embarrass. + +Anna and Ben ran to her. They helped her get up. They said it was okay. They said they still liked her new dress. They said they would help her clean it. They said they would walk with her to school. They said they were her friends. + +Lily stopped crying. She felt better. She thanked Anna and Ben. She smiled. She still liked her new dress. She still wanted to show it to her friends at school. She walked with Anna and Ben. She was happy. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play with their cars and trucks. One day, they wake up early and go to the living room. They see a big box with a bow on it. + +"Wow, what is that?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe it is a present for us!" Sue says. + +They run to the box and open it. Inside, they find a new toy train set. It has a black engine, a red caboose, and many cars. It also has tracks, bridges, and tunnels. + +"Yay, a train!" Tom and Sue shout. + +They take out the train and set it up on the floor. They turn on the engine and watch it go around the tracks. They make choo-choo noises and pretend to be the conductor and the passengers. + +They have a lot of fun with the train. But then, Tom has an idea. He wants to make the train go faster and faster. He turns the knob on the controller all the way up. + +"Look, Sue, the train is so fast!" Tom says. + +But Sue is worried. She sees the train wobble and shake on the tracks. She thinks it will fall off. + +"Tom, slow down the train! It will wreck!" Sue says. + +But Tom does not listen. He likes to see the train zoom and zoom. He does not see the curve ahead. The train goes too fast and flies off the tracks. It crashes into the wall and breaks into pieces. + +"Oh no, the train!" Tom and Sue cry. + +They run to the wreck and see the black engine, the red caboose, and the cars all smashed and bent. They feel sad and sorry. They wish they had been more careful. + +They hear their mom and dad come downstairs. They see the mess on the floor and the broken train. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"We were playing with the train and it wrecked," Tom says. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad," Sue says. + +Mom and Dad look at Tom and Sue. They see their sad faces and their tears. They hug them and say, + +"It's okay, Tom and Sue. We know you did not mean to break the train. We are glad you are not hurt. But next time, you have to be more careful and listen to each other. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom and Dad," Tom and Sue say. + +They help Mom and Dad clean up the wreck. They hope they can fix the train someday. They learn a lesson about playing safely and nicely. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They find a big bowl of sugar and a furry hat. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Lily says. She puts the hat on her head and takes a teaspoon. She scoops some sugar and throws it in the air. + +"Wow, look at the snow!" Ben says. He takes another teaspoon and does the same. They laugh and clap their hands. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the mess and the hat. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. She sounds angry. + +"We are making a snowman, Mom!" Lily and Ben say. + +"That is not snow, that is sugar!" Mom says. "And that is not a hat, that is my furry coat! You are making a big mess!" + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They did not know they were doing something bad. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they say. "We will help you clean up." + +Mom sighs. She is not angry anymore. She loves her twins. + +"OK, thank you," she says. "But next time, please ask me before you use my things. And do not speed with the teaspoons. You could hurt yourself or break something." + +Lily and Ben nod. They hug Mom and say they love her. They help her clean up the sugar and the coat. They learn their lesson. They still like to play, but they are more careful. +Anna liked to store things in her box. She had many things in her box: a ball, a doll, a book, a hat. She liked to look at them and play with them. But one day, she found something new in her box. It was an insect. + +The insect was small and green. It had six legs and two wings. It moved very fast and made a buzzing sound. Anna was curious. She wanted to touch it and see what it felt like. She reached out her hand and tried to catch it. + +But the insect was too quick for Anna. It flew out of her box and around the room. It landed on the window, on the lamp, on the chair. Anna followed it with her eyes and tried to grab it. She thought it was incredible. She had never seen an insect like that before. + +She asked her mom, who was in the kitchen, what it was. Her mom came to see and smiled. She told Anna it was a fly. She said flies were insects that liked to eat and fly. She said flies were not good to store in boxes. They needed to be free and go outside. + +Anna understood. She opened the window and let the fly go. She waved goodbye to the fly and said thank you for the incredible visit. She closed the window and went back to her box. She wondered what else she would find in her box. She liked to store things in her box. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they find a big puddle of mud. They look at each other and smile. + +"Let's play in the mud!" Lily says. + +"Yes, let's!" Ben says. + +They run to the puddle and jump in. They splash and laugh and make mud pies. They get very dirty and wet. They think it is very funny. + +But then, they hear a voice. + +"Lily! Ben! Time to go home!" It is Lily's mom. She is standing at the gate. She looks at them and shakes her head. + +"Oh no! Look at you two! You are covered in mud!" She says. + +Lily and Ben stop playing. They look at each other and giggle. + +"Sorry, mom!" Lily says. + +"Sorry, mom!" Ben says. + +They get out of the puddle and walk to the gate. They hug Lily's mom and say goodbye. + +"Bye, Lily! Bye, Ben! That was fun!" They say. + +"Bye, bye! See you soon!" Lily's mom says. + +They wave and go home. They have to take a bath and change their clothes. But they don't mind. They had a lot of fun in the mud. They can't wait to play again. The end. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long, yellow hair that Lily liked to brush and braid. Lily was proud of her doll's hair. She wanted to show it to her friend, Ben. + +Lily invited Ben to come to her house after school. She told him she had a surprise for him. Ben was curious. He liked surprises. He said yes to Lily's invite. + +When Ben came to Lily's house, he saw her dolls on the floor. He saw Anna, too. He liked Anna's hair. It was shiny and soft. He wanted to touch it. He asked Lily if he could. + +Lily said yes, but she told him to be careful. She said Anna's hair was very special to her. She said she had spent a long time brushing and braiding it. She said she had a secret to tell him. + +Ben leaned closer to Lily. He wanted to hear her secret. Lily whispered in his ear. She said Anna's hair was not real. She said she had cut it from her mom's wig. She said her mom did not know. + +Ben gasped. He was shocked. He looked at Anna's hair again. He saw it was not attached to her head. He saw it was loose and tangled. He saw Lily's mom coming into the room. He saw her face. He saw she was angry. + +Lily's surprise was not a good one. It was a bad one. Lily and Ben were in trouble. Lily was not proud of her doll's hair anymore. She was sorry. She wished she had not cut it. She wished she had not invited Ben. She wished she had a different surprise. +Lena liked to bathe in the big tub. She had many toys to play with in the water. She had a duck, a boat, a frog and a fish. She made them swim and splash and talk to each other. + +"Quack, quack, I am the duck. I like to float on the water," said the duck. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am the boat. I like to zoom across the water," said the boat. + +"Ribbit, ribbit, I am the frog. I like to jump in and out of the water," said the frog. + +"Blub, blub, I am the fish. I like to swim under the water," said the fish. + +Lena giggled and made them have fun together. She did not want to get out of the tub. + +But then she heard her mom call her name. "Lena, it's time to get out. You have been in the tub for a long time. You need to dry off and get ready for bed." + +Lena did not want to stop playing. She said, "No, mom, I want to stay in the tub. I want to play with my toys." + +Her mom came to the bathroom and smiled. She said, "Lena, you have played enough. You can play with your toys again tomorrow. But now you need to get out and put on your pajamas. I have a surprise for you." + +Lena was curious. She said, "What is the surprise, mom?" + +Her mom said, "You will see. Come on, get out of the tub and I will show you." + +Lena got out of the tub and wrapped herself in a towel. Her mom dried her hair and helped her put on her pajamas. Then she took her to her room. + +There, on her bed, was a new notebook. It had a pink cover and many blank pages. Lena loved to draw and write. She was very happy to see the notebook. + +"Wow, mom, thank you! This is a great surprise. Can I use it now?" she asked. + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But only for a little while. Then you need to brush your teeth and go to sleep. You have school tomorrow." + +Lena nodded. She took the notebook and a crayon. She opened the notebook and started to draw. She drew her toys in the tub. She drew the duck, the boat, the frog and the fish. She wrote their names under each picture. She was very organized. + +She showed her mom her drawing. Her mom said, "That's very nice, Lena. You are very good at drawing and writing. I'm proud of you." + +Lena smiled and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my new notebook." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lena. And I'm glad you love your notebook. Now, let's brush your teeth and go to sleep. Good night, sweetie." + +Lena brushed her teeth and got into bed. Her mom tucked her in and kissed her forehead. She put the notebook on the nightstand. She said, "Good night, Lena. Have sweet dreams." + +Lena said, "Good night, mom. I will dream of my toys in the tub. And of my new notebook." + +She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She was very happy. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pond with many ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread, so they asked their mom for some. + +"Here you go, boys. But be careful, don't go too close to the water. There might be an alligator hiding there," their mom said. + +Ben and Sam nodded and ran to the pond. They threw some bread to the ducks and fish, who came to eat. They were having fun, but soon they ran out of bread. + +"Let's go back to mom and get more bread," Sam said. + +"No, I want to stay here. Look, there is a big log in the water. Maybe we can stand on it and see more ducks and fish," Ben said. + +He pointed to a long, brown thing in the water. Sam thought it looked like a log, too. He followed Ben to the edge of the pond. + +"Be careful, Ben. Don't drop in the water. It might be hot," Sam said. + +Ben laughed. "Don't be silly, Sam. The water is not hot. It is cool and nice. Watch me, I can stand on the log." + +He stepped on the log, but it was not a log. It was an alligator. The alligator opened its big mouth and snapped at Ben. Ben screamed and jumped back. He dropped his hat in the water. + +"Help, help! It's an alligator!" Ben cried. + +Sam was scared, too. He ran to their mom and told her what happened. Their mom came to the pond and saw the alligator. She grabbed Ben and hugged him. + +"Are you okay, Ben? You are very lucky. The alligator could have hurt you. You should have listened to me and stayed away from the water," she said. + +Ben was sorry. He realized he was wrong. He hugged his mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was foolish. I should have listened to you. I won't go near the water again." + +Sam hugged his brother and said, "I'm sorry, too, Ben. I should have stopped you. I'm glad you are safe." + +Their mom smiled and said, "It's okay, boys. I'm glad you are safe, too. Let's go home and have some ice cream. But remember, always be careful and listen to your mom." + +Ben and Sam learned their lesson. They never went near the water again. They also never saw their hat again. The alligator kept it as a souvenir. +Tom and Ann are husband and wife. They live in a small house with a big garden. They like to grow flowers and vegetables. Every morning, they rise early and work in the garden. They are happy and love each other. + +One day, a big storm comes. The wind is very strong and the rain is very heavy. Tom and Ann are scared. They run inside the house and close the door. They hope the storm will go away soon. + +But the storm does not go away. It gets worse and worse. The wind breaks the windows and the rain floods the floor. Tom and Ann hear a loud noise. They look outside and see a big tree falling on their house. They scream and try to escape, but it is too late. The tree crushes their house and them. + +The next day, the sun comes out and the storm is over. The garden is ruined and the house is gone. Only the tree is still there, lying on the ground. No one is available to help Tom and Ann. They are gone too. The end. +Lily and Sam were playing with their toys in the backyard. Lily had a big doll and Sam had a small truck. Lily liked to be bossy and tell Sam what to do. + +"Sam, you have to make your truck go where I say," Lily said. "My doll is the queen and your truck is her servant." + +Sam did not like that. He wanted to make his truck go where he wanted. He had a secret plan. He had hidden something under a pile of leaves. + +"No, Lily, I don't have to do that," Sam said. "My truck is not your doll's servant. My truck is a superhero and he has a surprise for your doll." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see the surprise. She followed Sam to the pile of leaves. + +"What is it, Sam? What is the surprise?" Lily asked. + +Sam smiled and moved the leaves away. He revealed a big plastic spider. He made the spider jump at Lily's doll. + +"Boo!" Sam shouted. "My truck is Spider-Man and he is here to save the day!" + +Lily screamed and dropped her doll. She did not like spiders. She ran away from Sam and his truck. + +"Sam, that's not nice! That's scary!" Lily cried. + +Sam laughed and picked up his truck and the spider. He was happy. He had taught Lily a lesson. He hoped she would not be so bossy next time. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many flowers. They wanted to go up and see. + +"Come on, Lila, let's climb the hill!" Tom said. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to. It is too high and steep. I am scared." Lila said. + +"Don't be scared, Lila. It will be fun. We can see the whole park from there. And maybe we can find some bugs or birds." Tom said. + +He took Lila's hand and tried to pull her. But Lila refused. She shook her head and let go of his hand. + +"Please, Lila, please. Just try. I will help you. I will hold your hand and we will go slow." Tom said. + +He looked at Lila with big eyes and a smile. Lila looked at Tom and then at the hill. She saw the flowers and the sun. She saw a little mist in the air. She thought it looked pretty and soft. + +"Okay, Tom, okay. I will try. But you have to be careful. The flowers are delicate. We don't want to hurt them." Lila said. + +"Okay, Lila, okay. I will be careful. The flowers are delicate. We will be gentle." Tom said. + +They held hands and started to climb the hill. They stepped on the grass and avoided the flowers. They felt the mist on their faces and the sun on their backs. They laughed and talked and sang. They reached the top and looked around. They saw the whole park and the sky. They felt happy and proud. They hugged and cheered. + +"We did it, Lila, we did it! We climbed the hill!" Tom said. + +"We did it, Tom, we did it! We saw the mist and the flowers!" Lila said. + +They sat on the hill and enjoyed the view. They played with the bugs and the birds. They picked some flowers and made a crown. They had a lot of fun. They were glad they tried. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a new cup in the kitchen. It was shiny and had a picture of a princess on it. Lily wanted to drink from the cup, but Max wanted it too. + +"Please, can I have the cup?" Lily asked. + +"No, it is mine!" Max said. He grabbed the cup and ran away. + +Lily was jealous. She wanted the cup very much. She followed Max and tried to take the cup from him. They both pulled and pushed, but the cup did not move. + +"Stop it!" their mom said. She heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. "You have to share the cup. It is not nice to fight over it." + +She took the cup and poured some juice in it. Then she gave it to Lily and said, "You can drink first, and then give it to Max." + +Lily smiled and drank from the cup. She liked the juice and the princess. She said, "Thank you, mom." + +Then she gave the cup to Max and said, "Here, you can have it now." + +Max was surprised. He thought Lily would keep the cup. He said, "Thank you, Lily." + +He drank from the cup and liked it too. He said, "Sorry, Lily. I was mean to you." + +Lily hugged Max and said, "It's okay, Max. I love you." + +They both smiled and played with the cup together. They were not jealous anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Ben love to play with their toy train. They have a big track with hills and bridges and tunnels. They make the train go fast and slow and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +One day, Lily and Ben have a fight. Lily wants to make the train go fast, but Ben wants to make it go slow. They pull and tug at the train and shout at each other. + +"Let go, Lily! It's my turn to make it slow!" Ben says. + +"No, Ben! It's my turn to make it fast!" Lily says. + +They are so angry that they don't see their dog, Spot, coming. Spot likes to bite things. He sees the train and thinks it is a bone. He jumps and bites the train. He breaks it in half. + +Lily and Ben stop fighting. They look at the train and cry. They are very sad. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Spot, bad dog! You bit our train!" Lily says. + +"Spot, no bite! You made our train broken!" Ben says. + +Spot looks at them and wags his tail. He doesn't understand why they are mad. He thinks he was playing. He licks their faces and tries to make them happy. + +Lily and Ben smile. They forgive Spot. They decide to share their toys and play nicely. They find some glue and fix their train. They make it go fast and slow and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. They have fun. +Ben and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the park near their home. The park had swings, slides, and a big tree. Sometimes they saw a bird in the tree. The bird had blue feathers and a yellow beak. It sang a pretty song. + +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They ran to the swings and took turns pushing each other. Then they went to the slides and slid down fast. They laughed and had fun. They wanted to see the bird in the tree, so they walked to the big tree and looked up. + +But they did not see the bird. They saw a big cat. The cat had black fur and green eyes. It was on a branch near the bird's nest. The cat was hungry and wanted to eat the bird. The bird was scared and tried to fly away. But the cat was fast and caught the bird in its mouth. + +Ben and Lily saw what happened and felt sad. They loved the bird and wanted to protect it. They shouted at the cat and threw stones at it. They hoped the cat would drop the bird and run away. But the cat did not care. It jumped down from the tree and ran away with the bird. + +Ben and Lily ran after the cat, but they could not catch it. They lost sight of the cat and the bird. They stopped and cried. They wished they could save the bird and bring it back to its place. They felt restless and angry. They did not want to play anymore. + +Their mom saw them and came to them. She hugged them and asked them what was wrong. They told her what they saw and how they felt. She said she was sorry and that she understood. She said sometimes bad things happen and we cannot stop them. She said they did their best to protect the bird and that they should be proud. She said they could still remember the bird and its song. She said they could still love the park and each other. + +But Ben and Lily did not feel better. They still felt sad and restless. They wanted the bird back. They did not like the cat. They did not like the park. They did not like the day. They wanted to go home. +Tim and Anna liked to play with their wagon. They would fill it with toys and pull it around the yard. Sometimes they would take turns riding in it. They were very enthusiastic about their wagon. + +One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They thought it would be fun to go down the hill with their wagon. They did not ask their mom or dad if they could go. They just took their wagon and ran to the hill. + +They put the wagon at the top of the hill and climbed in. Tim held the handle and Anna held the toys. They were ready to go. They pushed the wagon and it started to roll down the hill. It went faster and faster. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted. + +But the hill was too steep and the wagon was too fast. They could not control it. They saw a big rock at the bottom of the hill. They tried to steer away from it, but it was too late. The wagon hit the rock and flipped over. Tim and Anna flew out of the wagon and landed on the grass. The toys scattered everywhere. The wagon was broken. + +Tim and Anna were scared and hurt. They cried and called for their mom and dad. Their mom and dad heard them and came running. They saw the wagon and the rock and the toys and the children. They were angry and worried. They picked up Tim and Anna and checked them for injuries. They had some scratches and bruises, but nothing serious. They hugged them and told them they were glad they were okay. + +But they also told them they were very naughty. They said they should not have gone to the hill without permission. They said they could have been seriously hurt or lost their wagon. They said they had to punish them for their bad behavior. They took away their wagon and their toys for a week. They said they had to stay in their room and think about what they did. + +Tim and Anna were very sorry. They said they were sorry to their mom and dad. They said they were sorry to their wagon and their toys. They said they would never do it again. They went to their room and felt sad. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. They wished they had been more careful with their wagon. They learned their lesson. +Ben and Lily were playing in the old house. They liked to pretend they were explorers and find new things. They saw a big hole in the wall and went to look inside. + +"Wow, what is this?" Ben asked. He saw a lot of wires and buttons and lights. "It looks like a machine." + +"Maybe it can do something cool," Lily said. She reached out to touch a button. + +"Stop! Don't touch that!" a voice said. Ben and Lily jumped and turned around. They saw a white shape floating in the air. It had eyes and a mouth and a nose, but no legs or arms. It was a ghost! + +"Who are you?" Ben asked, scared. + +"I'm Gus, the ghost," the ghost said. "I live here. This is my machine. I'm trying to repair it. It's broken." + +"What does it do?" Lily asked, curious. + +"It can make me travel to different places and times," Gus said. "I like to see new things and learn new stories. But one day, it stopped working. I don't know why. I've been trying to fix it for a long time, but I can't." + +"That's sad," Ben said. "Can we help you?" + +"Really? You would do that?" Gus asked. He looked surprised and happy. "You are very kind and humble. Most people are afraid of me or mean to me. They think I'm scary or bad. But you are different. You are my friends." + +"Yes, we are your friends," Lily said. "And we like to explore and learn too. Maybe we can find the problem and repair your machine together." + +"Thank you, thank you," Gus said. "That would be wonderful. Come, let me show you how it works. Maybe you can see something I missed." + +Ben and Lily followed Gus to the hole in the wall. They looked at the machine and asked him questions. They tried to understand how it worked and what was wrong. They worked together as a team. They hoped they could repair the machine and make Gus happy. They also hoped they could travel with him and see new places and times. They were excited and curious. They had found a new friend and a new adventure. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants and more. Anna liked the lions best. She pointed at them and said, "Look, mom, big cats!" + +Ben liked the monkeys best. He pointed at them and said, "Look, mom, funny animals!" He laughed when they jumped and swung on the trees. + +Mom took them to the cafeteria for lunch. They had sandwiches, fruit and juice. They were hungry and ate everything. Anna said, "This is delicious, mom!" Ben said, "Me too, mom!" + +After lunch, they went to see more animals. They saw giraffes, zebras, penguins and more. They had fun and learned a lot. They thanked mom for taking them to the zoo. Mom said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you enjoyed it." They hugged mom and went home. They were tired and happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They look the same, but they are not the same. Anna likes to play with dolls and dress up. Ben likes to play with cars and trucks. Sometimes they share, but sometimes they fight. + +One day, Mommy gives them a big box. She says it is a surprise for both of them. Anna and Ben are excited. They open the box together. Inside, they see a big teddy bear. It is brown and soft and has a red bow. + +"Wow, it is so cute!" Anna says. She hugs the teddy bear. "Can I have it, Mommy?" + +Ben shrugs. He does not like teddy bears. He thinks they are for babies. He looks for something else in the box. But there is nothing else. Only the teddy bear. + +"Sorry, Ben," Mommy says. "There is only one teddy bear. You have to share it with Anna." + +Ben is not happy. He does not want to share the teddy bear. He wants a car or a truck. He thinks Mommy does not know what he likes. He pouts and crosses his arms. + +"Come on, Ben," Anna says. "The teddy bear is nice. You can play with it too. We can take turns." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to play with the teddy bear. He thinks it is boring. He walks away from the box. He goes to his room. He finds his old car. It is blue and shiny and has four wheels. He likes his car. He plays with it on the floor. + +Anna feels sad. She does not understand why Ben does not like the teddy bear. She thinks it is fun. She wants to play with Ben. She follows him to his room. She knocks on the door. + +"Ben, can I come in?" she asks. + +Ben does not answer. He pretends he does not hear her. He keeps playing with his car. + +Anna opens the door. She sees Ben on the floor. She sees his car. She smiles. She has an idea. + +"Ben, look what I have," she says. She holds the teddy bear. "It is not just a teddy bear. It is a driver. He can drive your car. He can go fast and make noises. Vroom, vroom!" + +Ben looks up. He sees the teddy bear. He sees Anna's smile. He feels curious. He wonders how the teddy bear can drive his car. + +"Really?" he asks. + +"Really," Anna says. She puts the teddy bear in the car. She pushes the car. The car and the teddy bear move on the floor. They make noises. Vroom, vroom! + +Ben laughs. He thinks it is funny. He thinks it is cool. He reaches for the car. He wants to try it too. + +"Can I play with you?" he asks. + +"Of course," Anna says. She gives him the car. She gives him the teddy bear. "You can play with them. We can share." + +Ben smiles. He thanks Anna. He hugs the teddy bear. He hugs his sister. He thinks she is nice. He thinks she is smart. He thinks they are twins. They are the same. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big shiny thing in the grass. They run to it and pick it up. It is a diamond! + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. "It is so lovely and sparkly!" + +"Where did it come from?" Tom asks. "Maybe it fell from the sky!" + +"Maybe it is a gift from a fairy!" Lily says. "We are so lucky!" + +They hold the diamond and look at it. It makes rainbow colors in the sun. They are very happy. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is a man. He is looking for something. + +"Hey, have you seen my diamond?" he asks. "I dropped it here by accident. It is very important to me." + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They like the diamond, but they know it is not theirs. They are good friends. They give the diamond back to the man. + +"Thank you so much!" the man says. "You are very kind and honest. This diamond is for my wife. She is very sick and I want to make her happy." + +He gives them a hug and a smile. He leaves with the diamond. + +Lily and Tom feel sad for a moment. They miss the diamond. But then, they feel happy too. They did the right thing. They are still friends. They have each other. They go back to play in the park. They have a lot of fun. +Tim liked to collect stamps. He had many stamps from different places. He put them in a big book. He showed his book to his friends at school. They liked his stamps too. Tim was popular. + +One day, a new boy came to school. His name was Sam. He had a big backpack. Tim wanted to be friends with him. He went to Sam and said hello. + +"Hello, I am Tim. What is your name?" Tim asked. + +"Hello, I am Sam. I am new here." Sam said. + +"Do you like stamps?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, I do. I have many stamps too. Do you want to see?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, please." Tim said. + +Sam opened his backpack and took out a big book. He opened it and showed Tim his stamps. Tim was amazed. Sam had many stamps that Tim had never seen before. They were colorful and shiny and had pictures of animals and cars and flowers. + +"Wow, your stamps are very nice. Where did you get them?" Tim asked. + +"My dad works at the post office. He gives me stamps from different countries. He says stamps are like little windows to the world." Sam said. + +"That is cool. Can I have one?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, you can have one. Which one do you like?" Sam asked. + +Tim looked at the stamps and chose one. It had a picture of a panda. He liked pandas. They were cute and fluffy. + +"I like this one. Thank you, Sam." Tim said. + +"You are welcome, Tim. Do you want to be my friend?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, I do. You are very nice. Do you want to see my stamps?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, I do. Let's go to the table and share our stamps." Sam said. + +Tim and Sam went to the table and showed each other their stamps. They talked and laughed and traded some stamps. They became good friends. They liked stamps and each other. They were happy. +Tim and Mia liked to go to the lake with their mom and dad. They liked to swim and splash and play with the fish and the ducks. Sometimes they found shiny rocks or pretty shells on the shore. + +One day, they saw a big boat on the lake. It was red and white and had a loud horn. Tim and Mia wanted to see it up close. They asked their mom and dad if they could go near it. + +"Okay, but be careful," their mom said. "And don't remove your life jackets. The water is deep and the boat is fast." + +Tim and Mia nodded and ran to the water. They swam towards the boat, but it was far away. They tried to wave and shout, but the boat did not see them or hear them. The boat was moving closer and closer to them. + +"Tim, Mia, come back!" their dad yelled. "The boat is too big and too noisy. It might hurt you!" + +Tim and Mia heard their dad and turned around. They saw the boat was very close to them. They saw the big propeller that made the water swirl and bubble. They were scared and wanted to go back to their mom and dad. + +But then they saw something else. They saw a playful dolphin jumping out of the water. It was gray and shiny and had a friendly smile. It looked at Tim and Mia and made a funny sound. + +"Wow, a dolphin!" Tim said. + +"Hi, dolphin!" Mia said. + +The dolphin came closer to Tim and Mia. It nudged them with its nose and pushed them away from the boat. It helped them swim back to the shore, where their mom and dad were waiting for them. + +"Thank you, dolphin!" Tim and Mia said. + +The dolphin waved its tail and made another funny sound. Then it swam away, back to the lake. + +Tim and Mia hugged their mom and dad. They were happy and safe. They had seen a big boat and a playful dolphin. They had had a big adventure. +Tom and Sue like to play with paint. They have many colors of paint and big papers to make prints. They dip their hands in the paint and press them on the papers. They excite to see the prints of their hands. + +But they do not listen to Mom when she tells them to be careful. They splash the paint everywhere. They make the floor, the walls, and the furniture dirty. They also make their clothes and faces dirty. They do not think about the mess they make. + +Mom comes back and sees the paint all over the house. She is not happy. She is angry. She tells Tom and Sue to clean up the mess. She says they cannot play with paint anymore. She says they have to learn to respect the house and the things in it. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They do not like to clean up. They do not like to lose their paint. They say they are sorry to Mom. They say they will be more careful next time. They say they will only make prints on the papers. + +Mom hugs them and says she loves them. She says she is glad they are sorry. She says they can play with paint again, but only if they follow the rules. She says the rules are to wear aprons, to use a mat, and to clean up after themselves. She says the rules will help them have fun and keep the house nice. + +Tom and Sue agree to follow the rules. They thank Mom for giving them another chance. They promise to be more responsible. They learn that playing with paint is fun, but it also needs respect. +Lily liked to run and jump and play. She had a lot of energy and liked to exercise. But one day, she ran too fast and fell down. She hurt her knee and it bled. She cried and cried. She suffered a lot. + +Her mom came and hugged her. She cleaned her knee and put a band-aid on it. She said, "Lily, you have to be careful when you run. You don't want to hurt yourself again." She gave her a kiss and a cookie. + +Lily felt better, but her knee still hurt. She could not run and jump and play for a while. She had to rest and let her knee heal. She was bored and sad. She missed her exercise. + +But after a few days, her knee was better. She could run and jump and play again. She was happy and excited. But she remembered what her mom said. She was careful when she ran. She did not want to suffer again. She wanted to have fun and exercise. +Ben and Mia love to play with their toys. They have cars, dolls, trains, and a big helicopter. The helicopter is red and yellow, and it makes a loud noise when they push a button. + +One day, they hear a real helicopter outside. They run to the window and see it flying in the sky. It is bigger and faster than their toy helicopter. They are very excited. + +"Look, look!" Ben says. "A helicopter!" + +"Wow!" Mia says. "Can we go see it?" + +They ask their mom if they can go outside. Their mom says yes, but they have to hold her hand and be careful. They put on their shoes and coats and follow their mom to the door. + +They enter the yard and see the helicopter landing on the street. It has a big cross on it. Some people come out of the helicopter. They are wearing white clothes and carrying a stretcher. + +"What are they doing?" Ben asks. + +"They are helping someone who is sick or hurt," their mom says. "They are doctors and nurses. They have a special helicopter that can take them to the hospital." + +"Can we say hello to them?" Mia asks. + +"Maybe, but we have to stay here and not get in their way," their mom says. + +They watch as the people take the stretcher to the helicopter. They see a man on the stretcher. He has a bandage on his head and an oxygen mask on his face. He looks sad and scared. + +"Is he going to be okay?" Ben asks. + +"I hope so," their mom says. "The doctors and nurses will take good care of him." + +The people close the door of the helicopter. The helicopter starts to make a loud noise again. It lifts off the ground and flies away. + +"Bye, bye, helicopter!" Ben and Mia wave. + +"Bye, bye, helicopter!" their mom waves. + +They go back inside and play with their toy helicopter. They pretend to be doctors and nurses and help their dolls and animals. They are happy and proud. +Anna likes to draw with crayons. She has many colors and makes pictures of flowers, animals and people. She draws on paper, but sometimes she also draws on the wall. Mommy does not like that. She says Anna has to wipe the wall with a cloth and soap. + +One day, Anna draws a big heart on the wall. Inside the heart, she writes "I love mommy". She thinks mommy will like it. She shows mommy her drawing and smiles. Mommy sees the drawing and smiles too. She hugs Anna and says "I love you too, sweetie. You are very kind and attractive. But you still have to wipe the wall, okay?" + +Anna nods and gets a cloth and soap. She wipes the wall with her hand. The crayon comes off and the wall is white again. Mommy helps her and says "Good job, Anna. You are very smart and helpful. Next time, please draw on paper, not on the wall. Okay?" + +Anna says "Okay, mommy. I'm sorry. I just wanted to make you happy." Mommy says "You always make me happy, Anna. You are my precious girl. Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Anna says "Yay! I love cookies and milk. And I love you, mommy." Mommy says "I love you too, Anna." They go to the kitchen and have a nice snack. Anna is happy and mommy is happy. They love each other very much. The end. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play together in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite is the big mirror. They like to make funny faces and pretend to be animals. + +One day, Tom and Anna are playing with the mirror. Tom pretends to be a lion and roars. Anna pretends to be a monkey and jumps. They laugh and have fun. But then, Tom wants to be a monkey too. He tries to take the mirror from Anna. + +"Give me the mirror!" Tom yells. "I want to be a monkey!" + +"No, it's my turn!" Anna yells back. "You were a lion!" + +They pull and tug on the mirror. They are angry and loud. They do not share. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the mirror. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, Tom and Anna!" Mom says. "Why are you yelling and fighting? You should be nice and share. The mirror is for both of you." + +Tom and Anna look at Mom. They feel bad. They know Mom is right. They let go of the mirror. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Tom says. "You can be a monkey. I'll be a lion again." + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Anna says. "You can be a monkey too. I'll be a bird." + +They hug and say sorry. They look at the mirror and smile. They see their faces and Mom's face. They love Mom. Mom loves them. + +They start to play again. They take turns to be different animals. They are happy and quiet. They are loyal twins. They share the mirror. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they have to be quiet when Mom works at home. Mom says, "Please order your toys and books after you play. And do not make noise. I have to talk on the phone." + +One day, Lily and Ben find a big box in the garage. They think it is fun to make a fort with the box. They take the box to their room and cut holes for windows and doors. They put pillows and blankets inside. They pretend they are in a castle. + +But they forget to order their toys and books. They leave them all over the floor. And they make a lot of noise. They shout and laugh and bang on the box. Mom hears them and gets angry. She says, "Stop that noise! You are not being quiet. And look at this mess! You did not order your toys and books. You have to clean up right now. And no more fort." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They have to take down their fort and put away their toys and books. They say sorry to Mom. They wish they had been quiet and ordered their things. They learn their lesson. Next time, they will be good and have fun quietly. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls of different sizes and colors. She gave them names and clothes and made them talk to each other. She was very organized. She put her dolls in a big box when she was done playing. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring her dolls with her, but mom said no. "You have to remain here with dad," mom said. "We will be back soon. Don't make a mess, okay?" + +Lily nodded, but she was sad. She wanted to play with her dolls. She looked at the big box and had an idea. She opened the box and took out all her dolls. She put them on the couch, the table, the floor, and the chairs. She made them have a tea party, a dance, a picnic, and a nap. She had a lot of fun. + +But then she heard the door open. Mom and dad were back. Lily saw them and felt scared. She knew she made a mess. She ran to the couch and hid behind a pillow. She hoped mom and dad would not see her. + +Mom and dad saw the dolls everywhere. They looked surprised and angry. They looked for Lily. They saw a figure behind the pillow. They walked to the couch and lifted the pillow. They saw Lily's face. She looked sorry. + +"Lily, what did you do?" mom asked. "Why did you take out all your dolls? You were supposed to remain here and be good." + +Lily did not know what to say. She felt bad. She loved her dolls, but she did not want to make mom and dad mad. She said in a small voice, "I'm sorry, mom. I was bored. I wanted to play with my dolls. I forgot to be organized." + +Mom and dad sighed. They were not happy, but they loved Lily. They hugged her and said, "We understand, Lily. But you have to listen to us and follow the rules. Playing with your dolls is fine, but you have to put them back in the box when you are done. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, mom. Yes, dad. I will be organized. I will put my dolls back in the box. I'm sorry I made a mess." + +Mom and dad smiled. They said, "That's good, Lily. We forgive you. But first, let's have some cookies and milk. Do you want to share with your dolls?" + +Lily smiled too. She said, "Yes, please. Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. I love you. And I love my dolls." + +The end. +Lily liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big bear. She called him Bobo. Bobo was soft and brown and had a red bow. Lily hugged Bobo every night. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we have to go to the office. I have to give a file to my boss. Can you come with me?" Lily nodded. She liked to go to the office. She liked to see the people and the computers and the papers. She took Bobo with her. + +At the office, Lily's mom gave her a file. She said, "Lily, can you hold this file for me? I have to talk to my boss for a minute. Don't lose it, okay?" Lily said, "Okay, mom." She held the file. It was big and blue and had many papers inside. She wondered what was in the file. + +Lily saw a boy sitting at a desk. He was playing with a car. He looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. What's your name?" Lily said, "I'm Lily. This is Bobo." She showed him her bear. Ben said, "Wow, Bobo is cool. Can I see him?" Lily said, "Sure." She gave him Bobo. Ben hugged Bobo. He said, "He's so soft and nice. Can I have him?" Lily said, "No, he's mine. He's my favorite toy." Ben said, "Please, can I have him? I'll give you my car. It's fast and shiny. It's my favorite toy." Lily looked at the car. It was fast and shiny. She liked cars. She said, "Okay, you can have Bobo. I'll take your car." She gave him the file. She took the car. + +Lily's mom came back. She said, "Lily, are you ready to go?" Lily said, "Yes, mom. Look, I have a car. Ben gave it to me. He's my friend." Lily's mom said, "That's nice, Lily. But where is the file? And where is Bobo?" Lily said, "I gave them to Ben. He wanted Bobo. He gave me his car." Lily's mom said, "Oh, Lily, you can't do that. The file is very important. It has my work in it. And Bobo is your toy. You can't just give him away. You have to ask me first." Lily said, "But I like the car. And Ben likes Bobo. We made a trade. We're happy." Lily's mom said, "Lily, I'm sorry, but you have to give the car back to Ben. And you have to get the file and Bobo back. It's not fair to Ben or to me. You have to accept that." Lily said, "But mom, I don't want to. I like the car. And Ben likes Bobo. Why can't we keep them?" Lily's mom said, "Because it's not right, Lily. You have to learn to share and to respect other people's things. Come on, let's go talk to Ben and his mom. Maybe we can find a way to make everyone happy." Lily said, "Okay, mom. But I still like the car." She followed her mom. She hoped Ben would still be her friend. She hoped Bobo would still be her favorite toy. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw a cricket on a leaf. It was green and shiny. Lily wanted to touch it. + +She was careful. She did not want to hurt the cricket. She put out her hand very slowly. The cricket did not move. Lily touched its back. It felt smooth and hard. + +But then, the cricket jumped. It jumped very high and far. Lily was scared. She did not know where the cricket went. She looked around. She could not see it. She started to cry. + +Mama heard Lily cry. She came to the garden. She saw Lily was sad. She asked her what was wrong. + +Lily told Mama about the cricket. She said she was sorry. She said she did not mean to make it go away. She said she was worried. She worried the cricket was lost or hurt. + +Mama hugged Lily. She told her it was okay. She told her the cricket was not lost or hurt. She told her the cricket was just scared. She told her the cricket could jump very well. She told her the cricket would find a new leaf to sit on. + +Lily felt better. She stopped crying. She smiled at Mama. She said thank you. She said she loved Mama. Mama said she loved Lily too. They went inside to have a snack. Lily hoped the cricket was happy. +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But Tim was not careful. He fell from the slide and hurt his knee. It was bleeding and it hurt a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cried. He held his knee and tears came out of his eyes. + +Sam ran to him and saw the blood. He was scared and sorry for his friend. He wanted to help him. He remembered what his mom had told him. + +"Tim, don't worry. I know what to do. We need a bandage. A bandage is a thing that covers the hurt and stops the blood. Come, I will take you to the nurse. She has bandages and she is compassionate. Compassionate means she is kind and gentle and makes you feel better." + +Sam helped Tim stand up and walk to the nurse's office. He held his hand and talked to him. + +"You are brave, Tim. The nurse will fix your knee. She will clean it and put a bandage on it. Then it will heal and you can play again. I recommend you listen to her and do what she says. Recommend means I think it is a good idea. She knows what is best for you." + +They reached the nurse's office and knocked on the door. The nurse opened it and smiled at them. + +"Hello, boys. What happened?" she asked. + +"Tim fell from the slide and hurt his knee. It is bleeding and it hurts. He needs a bandage. Can you help him, please?" Sam said. + +"Of course, I can. Come in, Tim. Let me see your knee. You are a brave boy. Don't worry, I will take care of you. I have bandages and I am compassionate. I will make you feel better." the nurse said. + +She cleaned Tim's knee and put a bandage on it. She gave him a sticker and a hug. She told him to rest and drink some water. She praised Sam for being a good friend and helping Tim. She thanked him for recommending Tim to come to her. + +Tim and Sam smiled at each other. They felt happy and grateful. They thanked the nurse and said goodbye. They walked back to the park, holding hands. They decided to play something else, something safer. They had learned a lesson and they had used some new words. They were proud of themselves. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy rocket. They pretended it could fly to the stars and planets. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a picture of a rocket on it. They opened the box and saw a real rocket inside. + +"Wow!" Tom said. "This is the best toy ever! Let's take it outside and make it fly!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But be careful. It looks dangerous." + +They carried the rocket to the backyard. They put it on the grass and looked for a button to make it fly. They found a red button and pushed it. The rocket made a loud noise and smoke. It zoomed up into the sky. + +"Look!" Tom said. "It's flying to the universe!" + +They watched the rocket fly higher and higher. They saw it reach the clouds and then the blue sky. They wondered what it would see in the universe. + +But then, something bad happened. The rocket hit a big star. The star made a bright flash and a loud boom. The rocket and the star broke into many pieces. The pieces fell down to the earth like fire. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The rocket broke the star! And the star broke the universe!" + +They ran inside the house and told their mom what happened. Their mom looked out the window and saw the pieces of the rocket and the star. + +"Don't worry," she said. "The rocket and the star didn't break the universe. They just made a big mess. But you shouldn't play with dangerous things. That rocket was not a toy. It was a science project for your dad. He will be very mad when he sees what you did." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They helped their mom clean up the mess. They learned not to play with dangerous things. They decided to play with their toy rocket instead. They hoped the universe was OK. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with their wagon. They put their toys in the wagon and pull it around the yard. Sometimes they take turns riding in the wagon. + +One day, Sara is sick. She has to stay in bed. She cannot play with Ben. She misses him and the wagon. She feels sad and bored. + +Ben comes to visit Sara. He brings the wagon with him. He knocks on the door. Sara's mom opens the door and lets him in. She says, "Sara, look who is here!" + +Sara sees Ben and the wagon. She smiles and says, "Ben, you came! And you brought the wagon!" + +Ben says, "Yes, I came. I missed you, Sara. Do you want to play with the wagon?" + +Sara says, "Yes, I do. But I cannot go outside. I am sick." + +Ben says, "That's okay. We can play with the wagon inside. We can make a pretend road with pillows and blankets. We can be drivers and passengers. We can have fun." + +Sara says, "That sounds fun. Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +They play with the wagon inside. They have fun. They are not scared. They are happy. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy boats in the bathtub. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. Tom's favorite boat was a big navy boat that looked like a real one. Mia's favorite boat was a small red boat that had a sail and a flag. + +One day, they decided to have a race with their boats. They filled the bathtub with water and put their boats on one end. They counted to three and pushed their boats to the other end. Tom's navy boat was faster and stronger than Mia's red boat. It pushed Mia's boat out of the way and reached the end first. + +"I win, I win!" Tom shouted. He picked up his navy boat and held it up. "My boat is the best!" + +"No, you don't win!" Mia said. She was angry and sad. She grabbed her red boat and threw it at Tom's navy boat. The red boat hit the navy boat and made a loud splash. The navy boat fell into the water and sank to the bottom. + +"Hey, what did you do?" Tom cried. He looked at the water and saw his navy boat disappear. "You broke my boat!" + +"I don't care!" Mia said. She crossed her arms and turned away. "You cheated!" + +They both started to yell and cry. They did not want to play with each other anymore. They did not want to share their boats or their bathtub. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the water all over the floor and the two angry children. She shook her head and sighed. + +"Tom, Mia, what is going on here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +They both tried to tell their mom what happened, but they talked at the same time and did not listen to each other. Their mom could not understand them. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" she said. She picked up a towel and dried them off. "You need to calm down and settle this. Fighting is not nice. You are brother and sister. You should love each other and play nicely." + +She took them to their room and sat them on their beds. She gave them each a hug and a kiss. + +"Now, I want you to think about what you did and say sorry to each other," she said. "Then you can go back to the bathtub and play with your boats. But you have to be careful and gentle with them. They are not real boats. They are toys. And toys can break." + +She left them alone and closed the door. Tom and Mia looked at each other. They felt bad for what they did. They remembered how much they liked their boats and how much fun they had playing with them. They realized they were silly to fight over a race. + +They got off their beds and walked towards each other. They hugged and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to break your navy boat. It is a very interesting boat. I like it too," Mia said. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't mean to cheat. Your red boat is a very pretty boat. I like it too," Tom said. + +They smiled and held hands. They went back to the bathtub and looked for their boats. They found them both floating on the water. They were not broken after all. They were happy and relieved. + +They put their boats back on the water and played with them again. But this time, they did not race. They made up stories and adventures for their boats. They shared and helped each other. They laughed and had fun. + +They learned their lesson. They learned to settle their problems and to be kind to each other. They learned to love their boats and their bathtub. And they learned to love each other. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and sing. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many funny clothes and hats. They want to try them on. + +"Look, Ben, I am a princess!" Lily says. She puts on a long dress and a shiny crown. She twirls around and smiles. + +"And I am a pirate!" Ben says. He puts on a striped shirt and a black hat. He holds a wooden sword and makes a scary face. + +They laugh and clap. They pretend to be in a story. They sing loud and high. They think they are in an opera. + +But they do not know that Mom and Dad are watching them. Mom and Dad are opera singers. They are proud of their twins. They think they are very cute and talented. + +"Wow, they are amazing!" Mom says. She hugs Dad. + +"Maybe they will be opera singers too!" Dad says. He kisses Mom. + +They go to the garage and join the twins. They put on furry coats and masks. They pretend to be animals. They sing and dance with Lily and Ben. They have a lot of fun. They are a happy family. +Sam is a big boy who likes to learn new things. He has a book with many pictures of animals and plants. He likes to look at the book and ask his mom what they are. + +One day, he sees a picture of a cell. It is very small and has many parts. He points to the picture and asks his mom, "What is this?" + +His mom smiles and says, "That is a cell, Sam. A cell is a tiny thing that makes up everything alive. You have many cells in your body, and so do I, and so do the animals and plants." + +Sam is curious and wants to know more. He asks his mom, "How can I see a cell? It is too small for my eyes." + +His mom says, "You need a special tool called a microscope. A microscope can make small things look bigger. I have one in my office. Do you want to see it?" + +Sam nods and says, "Yes, please!" + +His mom takes him to her office and shows him the microscope. She puts a slide with a drop of water under the microscope and lets Sam look through the eyepiece. He sees many cells moving and changing. He is amazed and says, "Wow! They are so cool!" + +His mom says, "Yes, they are. They are also very important. They help us grow and stay healthy. They also help us make delicious food." + +Sam asks, "How do they make delicious food?" + +His mom says, "Well, some cells can turn sunlight and water into sugar. That is how plants make their food. And some cells can turn sugar and oxygen into energy. That is how we and animals make our food. And some cells can make different flavors and smells. That is how we enjoy our food." + +Sam says, "I like sugar and energy and flavors and smells. Cells are awesome!" + +His mom says, "Yes, they are. And you are awesome, too, Sam. You are a smart boy who likes to learn. I am proud of you." + +She hugs him and says, "I love you, Sam." + +He hugs her back and says, "I love you, too, mom. Thank you for teaching me about cells." +Lily wanted to buy a muffin from the bakery. She had saved some money from her piggy bank. She liked the muffins with chocolate chips and sprinkles. They looked yummy and sweet. + +She walked to the bakery with her mom. She saw a big sign that said "Muffins: 2 for 5 dollars". She counted her money. She had 4 dollars and 2 pennies. She thought she had enough. + +She went to the counter and pointed to the muffins she wanted. The lady behind the counter smiled and said, "That will be 5 dollars, please." + +Lily gave her the money. But the lady shook her head and said, "Sorry, honey, this is not enough. You need 5 dollars, not 4 dollars and 2 pennies. These muffins are expensive." + +Lily felt sad and confused. She did not understand why she could not buy the muffins. She started to cry. She felt embarrassed. She wanted to hide. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Don't cry. You made a mistake. It's not your fault. The sign is tricky. It means you have to pay 5 dollars for 2 muffins, not for 1 muffin. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She wiped her tears. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, lady. I thought I had enough money." + +The lady said, "It's okay, sweetie. Don't be sorry. You are a smart and brave girl. You tried to buy something by yourself. That's very good. How about I give you one muffin for free? You can share it with your mom. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, lady. You are very nice. I like your muffins. They are yummy and sweet." + +The lady gave her a muffin and a napkin. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. Enjoy your muffin. And don't forget to say thank you to your mom. She loves you very much." + +Lily said, "Thank you, mom. I love you very much. Can we share the muffin?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. I love you very much, too. And I love muffins. Let's share the muffin. And let's learn more about money and numbers. They are fun and useful." + +They sat on a bench and ate the muffin. It was yummy and sweet. Lily felt happy and proud. She learned something new. She was not embarrassed anymore. She was a smart and brave girl. +Lily and Ben are playing in the living room. They have a new picture book with many animals. Lily likes the giraffe and Ben likes the lion. They take turns to look at the pages and make noises like the animals. + +"Look, Lily, this is a lion. Roar!" Ben says, holding the book. + +"Wow, Ben, he is big and yellow. Can I see the giraffe?" Lily asks, reaching for the book. + +Ben does not want to share. He pulls the book back. Lily pulls harder. They tug and tug until the book rips in half. They hear a loud tear and see the pages fall to the floor. + +"Oh no, we broke the new picture!" Lily cries. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" Ben shouts. + +Mommy comes running from the kitchen. She sees the mess and the tears. She is not happy. + +"What happened here? Who broke the new picture book?" Mommy asks. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry and scared. They do not want to get in trouble. + +"We did, mommy. We are sorry. We wanted to see the animals. We did not mean to break it." Lily says. + +Mommy sighs. She picks up the pieces and hugs the children. + +"I know you did not mean to break it, but you have to be careful with your things. And you have to share and take turns. The picture book was a gift from grandma. She will be sad if she sees it like this." Mommy says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They say sorry again. Mommy smiles and wipes their tears. + +"It's okay. I will try to fix the picture book with some tape. But next time, be gentle and kind. And maybe we can go to the zoo and see the real animals. How does that sound?" Mommy says. + +Lily and Ben cheer up. They hug mommy and say thank you. They promise to be good and share. They are excited to see the zoo. They hope the lion and the giraffe are there. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the old house near their home. The old house had many rooms with old things and cobwebs. Cobwebs were like thin strings that spiders made. Sara and Ben thought they were fun to touch and look at. + +One day, they found a big chest in a dark room. They opened it and saw many shiny things inside. They were jewels and coins and rings. Sara and Ben wanted to take some of them and keep them for themselves. + +"Look, Ben, these are so pretty and rare! Let's take some and hide them in our pockets!" Sara said. + +"No, Sara, we should not do that. These are not ours. They belong to someone else. Maybe they are very important to them. We should leave them alone." Ben said. + +"But, Ben, no one lives here. No one will know. We can gain a lot of things from this chest. We can buy toys and candy and books. Don't you want that?" Sara said. + +Ben shook his head. He did not want to take things that were not his. He knew that was wrong. He tried to make Sara understand. + +"Sara, think about how you would feel if someone took your things. Would you be happy or sad? Would you like them or not? Taking things that are not yours is not nice. It is not fair. It is not good. We should be honest and kind. That is how we gain friends and respect. Not by taking things that are not ours." Ben said. + +Sara thought about what Ben said. She remembered how she felt when someone took her favorite doll. She felt sad and angry. She did not like that person. She realized that Ben was right. Taking things that were not hers was not nice. It was not fair. It was not good. She did not want to do that. + +"Ben, you are right. I am sorry. I do not want to take these things. I want to be honest and kind. I want to gain friends and respect. Not by taking things that are not mine." Sara said. + +Sara and Ben hugged each other. They closed the chest and left the room. They decided to play with the cobwebs instead. They had fun and felt good. They learned that being honest and kind is better than being greedy and selfish. That is the moral of the story. +Anna loves to sing. She sings every day at home, in the car, and at school. She wants to sing on the big stage, like the stars on TV. She asks her mom to take her to the talent show at the park. Mom says yes, and they go. + +At the park, there are many people and many kids. Anna sees a big microphone on a stand. She runs to it and grabs it. She wants to sing her favorite song. But a big boy pushes her away. He says, "That's mine! Go away, you little brat!" He takes the microphone and starts to rap. + +Anna is sad and angry. She cries and yells, "That's not fair! I want to sing! Give it back!" She tries to pull the microphone from the boy, but he is too strong. He pushes her again, and she falls on the ground. She hurts her knee and her elbow. + +Mom sees what happens and runs to Anna. She hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, honey. That boy is very mean. Are you OK?" She looks at her wounds and says, "We need to go home and clean these. Come on, let's go." + +Anna is frustrated and disappointed. She doesn't want to go home. She wants to sing on the stage. She says, "No, Mom, please. I want to sing. Please, Mom, please." But Mom says, "No, Anna, we have to go. Maybe another day, OK?" She picks her up and carries her to the car. + +Anna cries all the way home. She doesn't understand why the boy was so mean. She doesn't understand why Mom didn't let her sing. She doesn't understand why her dream didn't come true. She thinks, "Maybe I'm not good enough. Maybe I can't sing. Maybe I'm just a little brat." She feels very sad and very bad. She wishes she never went to the park. She wishes she never saw the microphone. She wishes she never tried to stand on the stage. +Tom and Lily liked to play hide and seek in the big park. They took turns to count and look for each other. One day, they found a new place to hide. It was a small hut with a door and a window. They thought it was a good spot to stay hidden. + +Tom went inside the hut and Lily counted to ten. She looked around the park, but she could not see Tom. She ran to the hut and tried to open the door. But the door was shut. She pushed and pulled, but it did not move. She called Tom's name, but he did not answer. She was scared. + +Tom was also scared. He heard Lily call him, but he could not open the door. He felt a weight on his chest. He looked up and saw a big box on the door. He did not know how it got there. He tried to move it, but it was too heavy. He shouted for help, but no one heard him. + +Lily and Tom cried and cried. They thought they would never get out. They wished they had not hidden in the hut. They missed their mom and dad. They hoped someone would find them soon. + +Then they heard a voice. It was a man. He was a gardener. He worked in the park. He saw the hut and the box. He wondered what was inside. He lifted the box and opened the door. He saw Tom and Lily. They were very happy to see him. He was very surprised to see them. + +He asked them what they were doing in the hut. They told him they were playing hide and seek. They said they did not know about the box. They said they were sorry. He said it was okay. He said he was glad he found them. He said he would take them to their mom and dad. He said they should not hide in the hut again. They said they would not. They thanked him and hugged him. They learned a lesson. They never played hide and seek in the hut again. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, they saw a big dish on the table. It was shiny and round. They wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a dish!" Sam said. "Can we play with it?" + +"I don't know, Sam. Mom said it is her dish. She said it is very old and hard to find. She said we should not touch it." Ben said. + +"But it is so pretty, Ben. I want to see it. Maybe it is magic. Maybe it can make wishes come true." Sam said. He did not listen to Ben. He ran to the table and grabbed the dish. + +"Sam, no! Put it back! Mom will be mad!" Ben said. He followed Sam and tried to take the dish from him. + +But Sam did not want to give the dish to Ben. He held it tight and pulled it away. He believed the dish was his. He believed the dish was magic. + +They fought over the dish. They pushed and pulled and shouted. They did not see the edge of the table. They did not see the dish slip from their hands. They did not see the dish fall to the floor. + +CRASH! + +The dish broke into many pieces. It was not magic. It was not hard. It was fragile and old. It was Mom's dish. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the room. She saw the dish on the floor. She saw Ben and Sam with guilty faces. She was very angry. She was very sad. + +"Ben! Sam! What have you done? That was my dish! That was my grandmother's dish! That was the only thing I had from her! How could you be so careless? How could you be so selfish?" Mom said. She did not hug them. She did not kiss them. She did not forgive them. + +She sent them to their room. She did not talk to them. She did not play with them. She did not love them. + +Ben and Sam felt bad. They felt sorry. They felt lonely. They wished they had listened to Ben. They wished they had not touched the dish. They wished they had not broken the dish. They wished they had not broken Mom's heart. + +But it was too late. The dish was gone. The magic was gone. The love was gone. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over their toys. They have a big fish toy that they both want. + +One day, they are playing in their room. Tom has the fish toy and Sam wants it. He says, "Give me the fish! It is my turn!" + +Tom says, "No, it is my fish! I had it first!" + +They start to pull the fish toy. They yell and cry. They do not share. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is serious. She says, "Stop fighting! Fighting is bad. You have to share your toys. Or I will take the fish away." + +Tom and Sam look at Mom. They are scared. They do not want to lose the fish. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will share." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good. Sharing is nice. Now, you can play with the fish together. Or you can take turns. But no more fighting." + +Tom and Sam nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love you, brother." + +They play with the fish toy. They are happy. They do not fight. +Tom and Sue are on a team. They play soccer with other kids. They like to kick the ball and run fast. They wear red shirts and blue shorts. + +One day, they have a big game. They want to win and get a trophy. They go to the field with their coach and their friends. They see the other team. They wear green shirts and yellow shorts. + +The other team has an old ball. It is brown and dirty. It has holes and patches. It looks like it will rot soon. Tom and Sue think it is a bad ball. + +"Look at their ball!" Tom says to Sue. "It is old and ugly. It will not bounce well. We have a better ball. It is new and shiny. It will bounce high. We will win for sure!" + +Sue nods. She agrees with Tom. She thinks they have a better ball. She thinks they will win for sure. + +But they are wrong. The game starts and the other team plays well. They are fast and smart. They pass the ball and score goals. They do not care about their old ball. They only care about playing hard and having fun. + +Tom and Sue are sad and mad. They do not play well. They miss the ball and lose goals. They care too much about their new ball. They do not have fun. + +The game ends and the other team wins. They get the trophy and cheer. They are happy and proud. They thank their coach and their friends. They say good game to Tom and Sue. + +Tom and Sue are sorry. They realize they were wrong. They learn a lesson. They say sorry to their coach and their friends. They say good game to the other team. They say nice ball to the other team. + +The other team smiles. They say thank you to Tom and Sue. They say nice ball to Tom and Sue. They say they had fun playing with them. They say they can share their ball next time. + +Tom and Sue smile too. They say thank you to the other team. They say they had fun playing with them too. They say they can share their ball next time too. + +They all shake hands and hug. They are all on a team. They all love soccer. They all have fun. +Lily was a princess who had a big crown. She liked to wear it all the time and show it to everyone. She was very spoiled and did not like to share or be nice. + +One day, she went to the park with her nanny. She saw some other children playing with a ball. She wanted to play too, but she did not want to take off her crown. She ran to the children and said, "Give me the ball! I am a princess and I can have whatever I want!" + +The children did not like Lily. They said, "No, you cannot have the ball. You are rude and selfish. Go away!" + +Lily was angry and tried to grab the ball. But she tripped and fell on the ground. Her crown flew off her head and landed in a puddle. It got dirty and wet. + +Lily started to cry. She was very sad and scared. She worried that her crown was ruined and that her daddy would be mad at her. She said, "Help me! Help me! My crown is broken!" + +The nanny came and picked up Lily. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. Your crown is not broken. It is just dirty. We can clean it and dry it. But you need to learn a lesson. You cannot be so spoiled and mean. You need to share and be nice. Then maybe the other children will play with you." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, nanny. I will try to be better. Can we go home and clean my crown?" + +The nanny said, "Yes, we can. But first, you need to say sorry to the other children and give them back their ball." + +Lily did as the nanny said. She said sorry and gave back the ball. The other children smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. Maybe next time you can play with us." + +Lily smiled too and said, "Maybe I can. Thank you for being nice to me." + +She held the nanny's hand and went home with her crown. She hoped that her daddy would not be mad at her. She also hoped that she would make some friends at the park. She decided to be less spoiled and more nice. +Lila and Sam were playing in the sand. They liked to make castles and dig holes. They were very hot and thirsty. They wanted to find some water. + +"Look, Sam!" Lila said. "I see something green over there. Maybe it is an oasis." + +"What is an oasis?" Sam asked. + +"An oasis is a place with water and plants in the desert. Come on, let's go and see!" Lila said. + +They ran towards the green spot. They were excited. They hoped to find water and shade. They gained speed as they got closer. + +They reached the oasis. It was a small pond with palm trees and flowers. They saw some birds and frogs. They heard water splashing. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Sam said. "Can we drink the water?" + +"Yes, but be careful. Don't drink too much. And don't touch the frogs. They might be icky." Lila said. + +They drank some water. They felt better. They sat under a palm tree. They ate some dates. They smiled at each other. + +They were happy. They had found an oasis. They had gained a new adventure. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big stick on the ground. Anna likes the stick. She picks it up and says, "This is my stick. It is beautiful. It is brown and long and smooth." + +Ben wants the stick too. He says, "No, it is my stick. Give it to me. I saw it first. It is beautiful. It is brown and long and smooth." + +Anna and Ben start to pull the stick. They both demand the stick. They are not happy. They are angry and loud. + +Mom hears them. She comes to them and says, "Stop, stop. What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a stick? There are many sticks in the park. You can share the stick or find another stick. Be nice to each other. You are friends." + +Anna and Ben listen to Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, sorry. We are friends. We can share the stick or find another stick. We do not want to fight. We want to play." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good, good. I am proud of you. You are kind and smart. You can play with the stick or find another stick. But remember, the stick is not yours. It belongs to the park. You have to leave it here when we go home." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "OK, OK. We understand. The stick is not ours. It belongs to the park. We will leave it here when we go home." + +They hug Mom. They hug each other. They play with the stick or find another stick. They are happy. They are friends. The stick is beautiful. It is brown and long and smooth. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big sack in the garage. They opened it and saw many things inside. There were books, clothes, tools, and a mixer. + +"What is this?" Lily asked, pointing to the mixer. + +"It is a thing that makes cakes and cookies," Ben said. "My mom has one in the kitchen. We can use it to make our own snacks." + +They took the mixer out of the sack and plugged it in. They put some flour, sugar, eggs, and butter in a bowl. They turned on the mixer and watched it spin. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. + +"Let's add some more things," Ben said. He looked around and saw some ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. He poured them into the bowl. + +"Stop, Ben, that is yucky!" Lily said. + +"No, it is not. It will make our snacks tasty," Ben said. + +They argued and pushed each other. The mixer fell off the table and broke. The bowl spilled all over the floor. The garage was a mess. + +"What have you done?" a voice shouted. It was Ben's dad. He came into the garage and saw the disaster. He was very angry. + +"You two are in big trouble!" he said. "You ruined my mixer and my stuff in the sack. Those were for a charity sale. Now I have to pay for them. And you made a huge mess. You have to clean it up right now. And no snacks for you today. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Lily and Ben felt very sorry and scared. They wished they had not played with the mixer and the sack. They learned their lesson. It was a bad day. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, they played a game of hide and seek in the house. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. + +Lily ran to the kitchen and saw the freezer. She thought it was a good place to hide. She opened the door and climbed inside. She closed the door and waited for Tom to find her. She felt cold, but she did not want to give up. + +Tom looked for Lily in every room. He could not find her. He started to worry. He called her name, but she did not answer. He went to the kitchen and saw the freezer. He heard a faint sound from inside. He opened the door and saw Lily shivering and blue. + +"Lily, what are you doing in there?" he asked. "You could have frozen!" + +"I wanted to win the game," Lily said. "I thought you would not find me here." + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He helped her out of the freezer and gave her a hug. He wrapped her in a blanket and brought her to the sofa. He made her some hot chocolate and gave her a cookie. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. "I was silly. I should not have hidden in the freezer. It was dangerous and not fun." + +"It's okay, Lily," Tom said. "I'm sorry, too. I should not have made the game so competitive. It was not fair and not kind. We should play for fun, not for winning." + +They smiled at each other and drank their hot chocolate. They decided to play a different game, one that was safe and fun. They learned to be more careful and more friendly. They bowed to each other and said, "You are a good twin." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and share. One day, they go to the market with Mom. Mom gives them some money to buy something they want. + +Anna sees a big, red apple. She loves apples. She gives the money to the man and takes the apple. She is happy. + +Ben sees a small, yellow toy car. He loves cars. He gives the money to the woman and takes the car. He is happy. + +They go back to Mom. Mom smiles and says, "What did you buy?" + +Anna shows her apple and says, "I bought an amazing apple. It is big and red and sweet. Do you want some?" + +Ben shows his car and says, "I bought an amazing car. It is small and yellow and fast. Do you want to play?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They both want to try the other's thing. They decide to share. Anna gives Ben a bite of her apple. Ben gives Anna a turn with his car. They both say, "Thank you!" + +Mom hugs them and says, "You are amazing twins. You are kind and generous. Sharing is caring. I am proud of you." + +Anna and Ben smile and hug Mom. They are happy. They learned a good lesson. They enjoy their apple and car together. The end. +Lily and Mom went to the grocery to buy food. Lily liked the grocery. There were many things to see and touch. Mom gave Lily a list of things to find. Lily had to find milk, eggs, bread, and apples. + +Lily found the milk and put it in the cart. She found the eggs and put them in the cart. She found the bread and put it in the cart. She looked for the apples, but she could not see them. She walked around the grocery, but she still could not see them. She saw a big picture of a famous man on a box. He had a big smile and a funny hat. Lily liked the picture. She wanted to see it better. She left the cart and went to the picture. + +Mom did not see Lily leave the cart. She thought Lily was still with her. She pushed the cart to the checkout. She paid for the food and put it in bags. She looked for Lily, but she could not see her. She called her name, but she did not answer. Mom was scared. She had lost Lily. + +Lily was happy. She was looking at the picture of the famous man. She did not hear Mom call her name. She did not see Mom leave the grocery. She did not know she was lost. She saw a nice lady who worked at the grocery. The lady asked her if she was lost. Lily said no. She said she was looking at the picture. The lady smiled and said the picture was of a famous chef. He made yummy food. Lily said she liked yummy food. The lady asked her if she knew where her mom was. Lily said no. She said she left the cart to see the picture. The lady said they had to find her mom. She took Lily by the hand and walked to the front of the grocery. + +Mom was crying. She had looked everywhere for Lily, but she could not find her. She asked the people who worked at the grocery, but they did not see her. She asked the other shoppers, but they did not see her. She was afraid Lily was gone. She saw a policeman who came to help her. She told him what Lily looked like and what she was wearing. The policeman said he would find her. + +The lady and Lily walked to the front of the grocery. They saw Mom and the policeman. They saw the cart with the food. Lily saw Mom and ran to her. Mom saw Lily and hugged her. She was so happy. She thanked the lady and the policeman. She said she was sorry for losing Lily. Lily said she was sorry for leaving the cart. She said she wanted to see the picture of the famous chef. Mom said she understood. She said she was glad Lily was safe. She said they could go home and make yummy food with the food they bought. Lily said yes. She said she loved Mom. Mom said she loved Lily. They smiled and left the grocery. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to catch bugs and put them in a jar. They wanted to see how the bugs lived and what they did. They thought bugs were a wonder. + +"Look, Sara, I caught a big beetle!" Ben said, holding up his jar. "It has shiny wings and long legs. Do you think it can fly?" + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice bug!" Sara said, admiring the beetle. "But be careful, don't shake the jar too much. You might hurt it." + +Sara and Ben found a shady spot under a tree and sat down with their jars. They watched the bugs crawl and wiggle inside. They tried to guess what the bugs were thinking and feeling. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. A big dog ran towards them, wagging its tail. It was Max, the spoiled dog from next door. Max liked to chase and bite everything he saw. He did not listen to anyone. + +"Uh-oh, it's Max!" Sara said, grabbing her jar. "He will try to get our bugs! Run, Ben, run!" + +Sara and Ben ran as fast as they could, but Max was faster. He jumped on them and knocked them down. He grabbed Ben's jar with his mouth and shook it hard. The jar broke and the beetle flew away. + +"Max, no!" Ben cried, trying to get his jar back. "Bad dog, bad dog! You spoiled my bug!" + +Max did not care. He licked Ben's face and wagged his tail. He thought he was playing a fun game. He did not understand why Ben was sad and angry. + +Sara hugged Ben and tried to make him feel better. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. Max is a mean dog. He does not know how to share. But don't worry, we can catch another bug. Maybe we can find a butterfly or a ladybug. They are pretty and gentle. Do you want to try?" + +Ben nodded and wiped his tears. He said, "OK, Sara. Thank you. You are a good friend. Let's go catch another bug. Maybe we can find a wonder." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to draw with crayons on paper. They have many crayons and many papers. But they have only one eraser. The eraser is pink and soft. It can make the crayons go away. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to draw a big house. They use blue, green, yellow and red crayons. They draw the walls, the roof, the windows and the door. But Lily makes a mistake. She draws a window on the roof. She says, "Oh no! I need the eraser!" + +Ben says, "No, I need the eraser! I want to draw a tree next to the house. But I have no space. I need to erase some grass." + +Lily and Ben start to fight. They pull the eraser from each other. They say, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" The eraser breaks in two. Lily and Ben cry. They are sad and angry. + +Sam is another friend. He is intelligent. He sees Lily and Ben fighting. He says, "Stop! Stop! Stop! Fighting is bad. Sharing is good. Look, the eraser is broken. But you can still use it. You can each have a piece. Then you can both fix your drawings." + +Lily and Ben listen to Sam. They say, "You are right. Fighting is bad. Sharing is good. Thank you, Sam. You are intelligent. And you are a good friend." + +Lily and Ben take a piece of the eraser. They fix their drawings. They draw a window on the wall and a tree next to the house. They are happy. They smile. They hug Sam. They say, "We are sorry. We are friends. We like to draw with you." +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with swords. They had wooden swords that they made from sticks. They pretended to be knights and fight bad guys. + +One day, they saw a big sword in a shed. It was shiny and sharp. Tom wanted to play with it. He said to Sam, "Look, a real sword! Let's take it and have fun!" + +Sam was scared. He said, "No, Tom, that is not a toy. That is a dangerous thing. It can hurt us or someone else. We should leave it alone." + +But Tom did not listen. He said, "Don't be a baby, Sam. It is just a sword. I know how to use it. Come on, let's go!" + +He took the sword and ran out of the shed. Sam followed him, but he was not happy. He wanted to talk to Tom and make him stop. + +They came to a field where they saw some cows. Tom said, "Look, Sam, some bad guys! Let's fight them with our swords!" + +He ran towards the cows and swung the sword. The cows were scared and angry. They mooed and kicked. One of them hit Tom with its horn. Tom fell down and dropped the sword. The sword cut his arm. He cried out loud. + +Sam ran to help him. He saw blood on Tom's arm. He was very worried. He said, "Tom, Tom, are you okay? I told you not to play with the sword. It is not a toy. It is a dangerous thing. Now you are hurt. We need to get help." + +He looked around and saw a farmer. He waved and shouted, "Help, help, my friend is hurt! He played with a sword and cut his arm!" + +The farmer came and saw what happened. He was angry and sad. He said, "What were you doing with my sword? That is not a toy. That is a tool for work. You could have killed yourself or the cows. You are very foolish and naughty. Come with me, I will take you to your parents. They need to know what you did." + +He took Tom and Sam to their parents. Tom's parents were shocked and upset. They took him to the doctor. The doctor cleaned and bandaged his wound. He said, "You are lucky, Tom. You could have lost your arm or your life. You should never play with swords or other dangerous things. They are not toys. They can hurt you or someone else. You should listen to your friend and your parents. They know what is best for you." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I am sorry, Sam. I am sorry, mom and dad. I am sorry, doctor. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I will never play with swords again. I will only play with safe toys. I hope you can forgive me." + +Sam said, "I forgive you, Tom. You are still my friend. But you need to be more careful and smart. You need to think before you act. You need to talk to people who care about you. They can help you make good choices. That is how you can be happy and safe." + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with dangerous things. They are not toys. They can hurt you or someone else. Listen to your friend and your parents. They know what is best for you. Talk to them and ask for help. They can help you make good choices. That is how you can be happy and safe. +Sara and Ben are playing on the beach. They like to make sand castles and dig holes. They see a big boat in the water. It has a flag and an anchor. + +"Look, Ben, a boat!" Sara says. "Let's wave to the people on the boat!" + +They wave their hands and shout hello. Some people on the boat wave back and smile. They are happy to see the children. + +"Can we go on the boat, Sara?" Ben asks. "I want to see the anchor. It is shiny and heavy." + +"No, Ben, we can't go on the boat. It is too far and too big. We have to stay on the beach. Mom and Dad are watching us." Sara says. + +They keep playing on the beach. They find some shells and stones. They make a messy pile of them next to their sand castle. They pretend it is their treasure. + +"Look, Sara, we have a lot of treasure!" Ben says. "We are rich and brave. We can buy anything we want." + +"Yes, Ben, we have a lot of treasure. But we have to share it with Mom and Dad. They are nice and love us." Sara says. + +They hug each other and laugh. They are happy to play on the beach. They wave to the boat again. The boat waves back and sails away. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play and have fun. But today, they have to stay in their room. Mom and Dad are busy. They have to talk on the cell. The cell is a thing that makes sounds. Mom and Dad use it to talk to other people. + +Tim and Jen are bored. They do not want to stay in their room. They want to go outside and see their friends. They want to play with their toys. They want to watch TV. They do not want to listen to Mom and Dad. + +They have an idea. They sneak out of their room. They go to the living room. They see the cell on the table. They pick it up. They press some buttons. They hear a voice. + +"Hello? Who is this?" the voice says. + +Tim and Jen giggle. They say silly things. They make funny noises. They think it is a game. + +But the voice is not happy. The voice is angry. The voice is loud. The voice is Mom's boss. + +Mom and Dad hear the voice. They run to the living room. They see Tim and Jen with the cell. They are shocked. They are mad. They take the cell from them. They say sorry to the voice. They hang up. + +They look at Tim and Jen. They are not smiling. They are frowning. They are scolding. + +"You are in big trouble!" they say. "You should not touch the cell. You should not bother the voice. You should listen to us. You should stay in your room. You should be quiet." + +Tim and Jen are sad. They are sorry. They did not know. They did not mean to. They say sorry to Mom and Dad. They hug them. + +Mom and Dad are still mad. But they are also kind. They love Tim and Jen. They hug them back. + +They say, "We know you are bored. But you have to be good. You have to follow the rules. You have to wait a little bit. Then we can play and have fun. OK?" + +Tim and Jen nod. They say, "OK." + +They go back to their room. They wait a little bit. They listen to Mom and Dad. They are good. They are not bored. They have each other. They are twins. They are happy. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a pond with many ducks. Lily and Ben liked ducks. They wanted to feed them bread. + +"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and gentle. Don't scare them or chase them," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben took some bread from Mom and walked to the pond. They saw a big duck with a green head and a yellow beak. He looked very hungry. + +"Hello, duck. We have some bread for you. Do you want some?" Lily said. + +The duck nodded and quacked. He swam to Lily and Ben. They threw some bread to him. He ate it very fast. + +"Wow, you are a hungry duck. What is your name?" Ben asked. + +The duck did not answer. He just quacked louder and louder. He wanted more bread. + +"Hey, that's rude. You should say your name and thank us for the bread," Ben said. + +The duck did not care. He bit Ben's finger and took the bread from his hand. He swam away. + +"Ow, that hurts. He bit me. He is a mean duck," Ben cried. + +Mom came and hugged Ben. She put a band-aid on his finger. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. That was a very rude duck. He did not introduce himself or say thank you. He was not nice at all," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben did not like the rude duck. They looked for another duck to feed. They saw a small duck with a brown head and a white neck. She looked very friendly. + +"Hello, duck. We have some bread for you. Do you want some?" Lily said. + +The duck nodded and quacked. She swam to Lily and Ben. They threw some bread to her. She ate it very slowly. + +"Thank you for the bread. You are very kind. My name is Daisy. What are your names?" the duck said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked Daisy. She was a polite duck. She introduced herself and said thank you. She was very nice. + +"I'm Lily and this is my brother Ben. We like ducks. You are a very nice duck, Daisy," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very nice too. Do you want to be my friends?" Daisy asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded and quacked. They wanted to be Daisy's friends. They fed her more bread and played with her. They had fun. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy that Lily and Ben found a nice duck to feed. She was proud that they were polite and gentle. She hoped that the rude duck would learn to be nicer too. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to play mailman and mailwoman. They put on their dad's old bathrobes and made some letters out of paper. They also found a big cardboard box and wrote "mail" on it. + +They took turns to deliver the letters to different rooms in the house. They knocked on the doors and said "mail for you!" and gave the letters to their mom, dad, and baby brother. They had a lot of fun and felt very important. + +But then, they made a mistake. They delivered a letter to the bathroom, where their dad was taking a shower. They did not know that he was there, because the door was not locked. They opened the door and said "mail for you!" and threw the letter inside. + +Their dad was very angry. He shouted "what are you doing? Get out of here!" and grabbed a towel. He was wet and soapy and did not want anyone to see him. He chased Ben and Lily out of the bathroom and slammed the door. + +Ben and Lily were scared and sorry. They ran to their mom and hugged her. They said "we are sorry, we did not know dad was in the bathroom. We were just playing mailman and mailwoman." + +Their mom said "it's okay, I know you did not mean to upset your dad. But you should always knock before you enter a room, especially the bathroom. And you should not throw things at people, especially wet things. That is not nice." + +Ben and Lily said "we understand, mom. We will not do it again. We love you and dad." + +Their mom said "we love you too, sweeties. Now, why don't you go and play something else? Maybe you can be doctors and nurses, or firefighters and police officers, or teachers and students." + +Ben and Lily said "okay, mom. That sounds fun. Can we keep the bathrobes?" + +Their mom said "sure, you can keep the bathrobes. But only for playing, not for delivering mail." +Mia and Ben are playing in the park. They like to look at the birds and count their wings. Mia can count to five, and Ben can count to three. + +"Look, Ben, a big bird!" Mia says, pointing to the sky. "How many wings does it have?" + +Ben looks up and sees a black bird with a long tail. He tries to count its wings, but it is flying too fast. + +"One, two, umm..." Ben says, scratching his head. + +"Two, silly!" Mia says, laughing. "All birds have two wings. But this bird has a long tail, too. Maybe it helps it fly." + +The bird makes a loud noise and flies lower. It is a crow, and it is looking for food. It sees Mia and Ben's sandwiches on the bench. It is hungry and alert. + +"Hey, that's our lunch!" Mia says, seeing the crow. She runs to the bench and waves her arms. "Go away, bird! Shoo, shoo!" + +The crow is not scared of Mia. It lands on the bench and grabs a sandwich with its beak. It flies away with its prize, making more noise. + +"Bad bird!" Ben says, running after Mia. He is angry and sad. He wanted to eat his sandwich. + +Mia hugs Ben and tries to cheer him up. She still has her sandwich, and she decides to share it with him. + +"It's okay, Ben. We can share my sandwich. And we can still count the birds. Maybe we will see a nicer bird, like a robin or a sparrow." + +Ben smiles and nods. He likes Mia and he likes birds, even if some of them are mean. He takes a bite of the sandwich and looks at the sky. He hopes to see a bird with a bright color or a funny song. He counts its wings in his head. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. Lily had a rubber ball that bounced very high. Ben had a wooden truck that rolled very fast. They liked their toys very much and did not want to share them. + +"Can I play with your ball, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"No, it is my ball. I value it a lot. You have your truck," Lily said. + +"But I want to try your ball. It looks fun. My truck is boring," Ben said. + +He tried to grab the ball from Lily, but she held it tight. They started to pull and tug on the ball, making angry noises. + +"Stop it, Ben! You are hurting me and my ball!" Lily shouted. + +"Let go, Lily! You are being mean and selfish!" Ben shouted back. + +Their mother heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the ball and frowned. + +"What are you doing, children? Why are you not playing nicely?" she asked. + +They both stopped and looked at her. They felt ashamed and sorry. + +"Lily won't let me play with her ball. She says she values it a lot," Ben said. + +"Ben tried to take my ball. He says his truck is boring," Lily said. + +Their mother sighed and sat down with them. She took the ball and the truck and held them in her hands. + +"Children, I know you love your toys, but they are just things. They are not alive. They are harmless. They cannot feel or think or talk. They are not your friends. They are only for playing," she said. + +She gave them back their toys and smiled. + +"But you know who are your friends? Each other. You are brother and sister. You are alive. You can feel and think and talk. You can help and hug and laugh. You can value each other more than any toy. Do you understand?" she asked. + +They nodded and looked at each other. They felt sorry for fighting and hurting each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Can I play with your ball for a little while? I will be careful," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. Yes, you can play with my ball. And I will play with your truck. It looks fun," Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They gave their toys to each other and started to play together. Their mother watched them and felt happy. She valued them more than anything. +Tim and Lily were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They packed their bags and toys and got in the car. Mom said, "We are going to the lake. It is very big and blue. You can swim and play there." + +Tim and Lily liked the lake. They had been there before. They remembered the fish and the ducks and the sand. They wanted to see them again. They looked out the window and saw the trees and the hills and the sky. They sang songs and played games. + +But then the car made a loud noise. It stopped on the road. Mom and Dad got out and looked at the car. They looked worried. Tim and Lily stayed in the car. They did not know what was wrong. They felt scared. + +Dad came back and said, "The car is broken. We have to wait for help. It may take a long time. I'm sorry, kids. We may not get to the lake today." + +Tim and Lily felt sad. They wanted to go to the lake. They did not want to wait in the car. They did not want to miss the fun. They started to cry. + +Mom came back and said, "Don't cry, kids. We can still have fun. We can tell stories and draw pictures and eat snacks. We can make the best of it. We can remain happy and hopeful. Maybe we can go to the lake tomorrow." + +Tim and Lily wiped their tears. They listened to Mom. They decided to try to have fun. They told stories and drew pictures and ate snacks. They laughed and smiled. They remained happy and hopeful. They hoped to go to the lake tomorrow. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many red apples. They want to pick some apples to eat. + +"Let's count how many apples we can pick," Tom says. + +"OK," Anna says. "You pick from this side, and I pick from that side. Then we count together." + +They start to pick apples. Tom picks one, two, three, four, five apples. Anna picks one, two, three, four apples. But then she sees a little bird on a branch. The bird is hurt. It cannot fly. + +"Tom, look!" Anna says. "There is a little bird. It needs help." + +Tom looks at the bird. He sees that it is hurt. But he also sees more apples. + +"Let's pick more apples first," Tom says. "Then we can help the bird." + +"No, Tom," Anna says. "The bird is more important than the apples. We have enough apples. We should help the bird now." + +Anna puts down her apples. She climbs up the tree. She gently takes the bird in her hands. She brings it down. She finds some water and some seeds. She gives them to the bird. + +The bird drinks the water and eats the seeds. It feels better. It chirps happily. It thanks Anna. It flies away. + +Anna smiles. She is happy. She helped the bird. + +Tom looks at his apples. He feels bad. He was greedy. He did not help the bird. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Tom says. "You were right. The bird is more important than the apples. You are a good friend." + +Anna hugs Tom. She forgives him. She says, "It's OK, Tom. You can still be a good friend. Next time, let's help others before we pick apples." + +They share their apples. They eat them together. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They learned to be kind and generous. +Jenny loved her green dress with the zipper. She wore it every day, even when it was cold or hot. She liked to zip and unzip the zipper, and make noises with her mouth. She felt like a big girl in her green dress. + +One day, Jenny's mom said, "Jenny, you can't wear your green dress today. It's too small for you. You have grown a lot, and the zipper won't close. Look, it's stuck on your tummy. You need a new dress, my sweetie." + +Jenny was sad. She didn't want a new dress. She wanted her green dress with the zipper. She cried and said, "No, no, no! I want my green dress! I don't want to grow! I want to stay small!" + +Mom hugged Jenny and said, "I know, Jenny, I know. But growing is good. It means you are healthy and strong. And you can still play with your green dress, even if you can't wear it. You can use it as a blanket, or a cape, or a tent. Or you can be generous and share it with someone who needs it. Maybe there is a little girl who doesn't have a dress, and would be happy to have your green dress with the zipper. What do you think, Jenny?" + +Jenny thought for a moment. She still loved her green dress, but she also wanted to be good and kind. She wiped her tears and said, "Okay, Mom. I will share my green dress with someone who needs it. Maybe they will like to zip and unzip the zipper, too. And maybe you can buy me a new dress, with a bigger zipper, and a different color. How about pink?" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Jenny. You are a very generous girl, and I'm proud of you. Come on, let's go and find someone who will love your green dress as much as you did. And then we can go and buy you a new dress, with a bigger zipper, and a pink color. How does that sound?" + +Jenny nodded and said, "That sounds good, Mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Jenny." And they held hands and walked out of the door. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bird in the sky. It was black and white and had a long neck. It was a swan. + +"Look, Lily, a swan!" Tom said. "It can soar high and low. It has power in its wings." + +"I want to soar like a swan," Lily said. "Can we do that, Tom?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He had an idea. He took Lily's hand and ran to the swings. He helped her sit on one and pushed her gently. Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiled and laughed. + +"Tom, I'm soaring!" Lily said. "I feel like a swan!" + +Tom smiled and joined her on the other swing. They swung higher and higher, back and forth. They felt free and happy. + +They saw the swan fly over them. It honked softly and waved its wing. Tom and Lily waved back. They felt like they were friends with the swan. + +They swung until they were tired. Then they slowed down and stopped. They got off the swings and hugged each other. + +"That was fun, Tom," Lily said. "Thank you for helping me soar." + +"You're welcome, Lily," Tom said. "You have power in your heart. You can soar anytime you want." + +They held hands and walked back to their mom. She was sitting on a bench and reading a book. She looked up and smiled. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom, we did," Tom and Lily said. "We soared like a swan." +Tom and Ben are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many toys with motors. Motors make the toys go fast and make noise. + +One day, Tom and Ben are playing in their room. Tom has a big red truck with a motor. Ben has a small blue car with a motor. They race their toys on the floor. + +"Look, my truck is faster than your car!" Tom says. He makes his truck go vroom vroom. + +"No, my car is faster than your truck!" Ben says. He makes his car go beep beep. + +They keep racing and arguing. They do not see their dog, Spot, come into the room. Spot is hungry. He sees the toys with motors. He thinks they are food. He runs to the toys and grabs them with his mouth. + +"Hey, stop! That's my truck!" Tom shouts. He tries to get his truck from Spot. + +"Hey, stop! That's my car!" Ben shouts. He tries to get his car from Spot. + +But Spot does not listen. He runs away with the toys. He bites the motors. The motors break. The toys stop working. Spot spits them out. He does not like the taste. + +Tom and Ben are sad. They look at their broken toys. They cry. + +"Spot is a bad dog!" Tom says. + +"Spot is a stupid dog!" Ben says. + +They hug each other. They are sorry for fighting. They decide to share their other toys. They hope Spot will not eat them. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big ship. The ship had wheels, a sail, and a flag. They pretended to sail the ship on the floor, on the bed, and on the couch. + +One day, their mom said, "It is time to store your toys. We have to go to the park soon." Tom and Mia did not want to stop playing. They said, "But mom, we are having fun. Can we play a little more?" + +Mom said, "No, you have to store your toys now. You can play with them later. If you store them, they will be safe and clean. If you leave them out, they might get lost or broken." + +Tom and Mia were sad, but they knew mom was right. They started to put their toys in a big box. They put their cars, their dolls, their blocks, and their books. But when they came to the ship, they hesitated. They loved the ship so much. They did not want to store it. + +They looked at each other and had an idea. They said, "Mom, can we store the ship in a special place?" Mom said, "Where do you want to store it?" Tom and Mia said, "In the closet. It is dark and cozy there. The ship will like it. And we can find it easily when we want to play again." + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, you can store the ship in the closet. But hurry up, we have to go soon." Tom and Mia lifted the ship and carried it to the closet. They put it on the floor and covered it with a blanket. They said, "Bye, ship. We will see you later. Have a good nap in the dark." + +They closed the closet door and ran to mom. They were ready to go to the park. They knew their ship was happy and safe in the closet. They looked forward to playing with it again. +Lily and Tom love to ride their bikes. They have red bikes with big wheels and bells. They like to ride fast and ring their bells loud. Sometimes they race each other and laugh. + +One morning, Lily and Tom wake up early. They see the sky is pink and orange. They hear the birds sing. They want to see the sunrise. They put on their helmets and jackets and go outside. + +They ride their bikes to the hill. They see the sun come up over the trees. It is bright and warm. It makes the sky and the grass and the flowers look beautiful. They say wow and smile. + +"This is a perfect sunrise," Lily says. + +"Yes, it is. And we are the first to see it," Tom says. + +They hug and watch the sun rise. They are happy and proud. They ride their bikes back home and tell their mom and dad what they saw. Their mom and dad are happy and proud too. They give them hugs and kisses and breakfast. Lily and Tom have a perfect day. +Sara and Ben are playing outside. They see many clouds in the sky. Some are big and white, some are small and gray. Sara likes the big white clouds. She wants to take one home. + +"Look, Ben, that cloud is so fluffy and soft. I want to take it home and hug it. Can we take it home, please?" Sara asks. + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Sara, we can't take the cloud home. It is too high and too big. How will we take it down? How will we carry it? Where will we put it?" Ben says. + +Sara thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She runs to the shed and gets a ladder and a big bag. She puts the ladder under the cloud and climbs up. She tries to catch the cloud in the bag, but the cloud is not solid. It is made of tiny drops of water. The cloud slips through the bag and makes Sara wet and messy. + +"Oops, Sara, what are you doing? You can't take the cloud home. It is not a toy. It is part of the sky. It will make you wet and messy. Come down, please." Ben says. + +Sara is sad and disappointed. She wanted to take the cloud home, but she can't. She climbs down the ladder and puts the bag and the ladder back in the shed. She is wet and messy. She needs to change her clothes. + +"Sorry, Ben, I just wanted to take the cloud home. It looked so fluffy and soft. I thought it would be fun to hug it. But you are right, it is not a toy. It is part of the sky. Maybe we can make our own clouds with cotton and glue. Do you want to try?" Sara says. + +Ben smiles and nods. He likes Sara's idea. He thinks it will be fun to make their own clouds. He goes to the house and gets some cotton and glue. He and Sara make their own clouds with cotton and glue. They stick them on the wall and pretend they are in the sky. They are happy and creative. They forget about the wet and messy cloud. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a new toy in their room. It was a screen that showed pictures and sounds. They were very happy and curious. + +"Look, Lily, a screen!" Ben said. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK, Ben, but we have to be careful," Lily said. "Mommy said screens are not for babies. They can hurt our eyes and ears." + +They turned on the screen and saw a funny show with animals and colors. They laughed and clapped their hands. They forgot to be careful. + +Soon, they heard Mommy's voice from downstairs. "Lily, Ben, time for lunch!" + +They did not want to stop playing with the screen. They ignored Mommy's voice. + +"Five more minutes, Mommy!" Ben shouted. + +"No, Ben, we have to go now," Lily said. "Mommy will be angry if we don't listen." + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He wanted to play more. He grabbed the screen and pulled it away from Lily. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Ben said. + +"Hey, give it back, Ben!" Lily said. "It's ours, not yours!" + +They started to fight over the screen. They pulled and pushed and yelled. They were not careful. + +Suddenly, the screen slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It broke into pieces. The pictures and sounds were gone. They were very sad and scared. + +They heard Mommy's footsteps coming up the stairs. They knew they were in trouble. + +They looked at each other and said, "Uh-oh." +Once upon a time there was a special place. It was a peaceful spot. The air was still and the sun warmed the ground. + +In the special place there were two creatures. They moved slowly and made gentle sounds. Every day they would feed on the grass and bugs. The creatures gave off a calm feeling. + +The creatures were happy and content. They would motion slowly around the special spot and enjoy the sun. The creatures never seemed to worry. They just continued to feed and move slowly in the quiet of the special place. + +The creatures were always there, happy and calm and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a fit bunny. Every day, the bunny would go for a run. After running, the bunny liked to rest. One day, when the bunny stopped to rest, he spotted a strawberry. It was big and red, and it looked yummy. +The bunny was excited! He hopped over to the strawberry and took a big bite. The strawberry was so sweet and delicious! The bunny ate the whole strawberry. +Afterwards, the bunny felt full and happy. He was even more fit after eating the strawberry! He hopped around and then he found a nice grassy spot to rest. The bunny snuggled into the grass and fell asleep. He had a long, restful nap. +The bunny woke up feeling happy and refreshed. He hopped away and enjoyed the rest of his day! +Once upon a time there was an adorable little girl named Molly. She loved to play outside in the sun and have adventures. One day, Molly and her friends decided to explore the nearby forest. + +Soon, they found a big cave and decided to go into it. Inside, they discovered a special weapon. Molly wanted to keep the weapon and began to complain about it. But her friends didn't want her to have it and soon a big argument started. + +When the arguing got too loud, something began to move in the depths of the cave. Molly and her friends were so scared that they ran out of the cave as fast as they could to safety. + +They never returned to the cave and kept Molly's weapon as a secret. They never complained again and they all lived happily ever after. +There was a little figure walking in the park. He was feeling hurt and very alone. He saw a big tree close by and decided to go and sit under it. He was hoping to feel better. But as he sat, he started crying. + +Then suddenly, he heard a voice from the tree saying, “Come here and I will close you in my armsâ€. He looked up and the tree had turned into a big, friendly figure. He walked over to the figure and it hugged him close. + +The figure said, “You don’t need to feel so hurt because I am here to help youâ€. The little figure could feel the warmth of the figures hug and started to feel much better. + +The figure gave him one more hug and said, “Go now, my friend and don’t feel so alone. I will always be here if you ever need meâ€. + +The figure waved goodbye as the little figure walked away with a big smile on his face. He was no longer feeling so hurt and alone. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who had a favorite scarf. Her mom always tied it very tight around her neck, and she loved it. One day, she went outside to play and when she came back, the scarf was not there anymore. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. Tears filled her eyes and she started to cry. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked what was wrong. The girl told her mom about the scarf. Suddenly, her mom bent down and felt around on the ground. She found the scarf! The girl was so excited and hugged her mom very tight. + +The mom tied the scarf around the little girl's neck and smiled. She said that she would never lose the scarf again. The little girl wiped her tears away, smiled, and ran off to play. She wore her scarf everywhere, and never forgot to keep it tight. +Molly and her best friend Lucy had lots of fun together. They liked to play outside and have tea parties. + +One day, Lucy and Molly went outside to play. Lucy had an idea, she said, "Let's play a game of tease!" Molly laughed and agreed. + +They ran around the garden, teasing each other. It was so much fun! Eventually, they got tired and stopped. + +Molly and Lucy went inside and heard some yummy jazz music playing. They both grinned, because they loved the music. + +Molly and Lucy danced together and the yummy jazz music made it even more fun. Molly and Lucy had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a zoo full of all kinds of animals. The zoo was very important because it was home to so many animals. + +One day, a little girl named Sally went to the zoo. She loved to watch all the animals, like the noisy monkeys, the silly zebras, and the cuddly pandas. + +On this day, Sally asked the zookeepers if she could lend a hand. They were very pleased and said yes! + +So Sally helped the zookeepers feed the animals, clean the cages, and she even got to pet a giraffe! The zookeepers were so happy with her help that they gave her a special reward for being so kind and helpful. + +Sally was very happy to lend a hand at the zoo and it was an important lesson for her to learn. +Once there was a girl called Lucy. She was three and she loved to play with her friends. One day, she was in a very big office. In front of her was a man in a big chair. He was the boss and he was looking at her very seriously. + +She felt embarrassed and didn't know what to do. Then she remembered the thing that her mom had taught her. She put her hands together and bowed. She bowed very low, to show the boss that she was sorry. + +The man smiled and said: "That's very nice of you Lucy." He was very pleased. + +Lucy was happy that she had remembered how to show respect. From then on, she always bowed when she was in an office. +Once upon a time there was a scary dinosaur. He loved to eat and gobbled down food all day long. He roamed around the forest looking for things to eat. + +One day, he found a little boy. He smiled when he saw the boy and said, "Hello! I'm very hungry. Do you have something I can eat?" The boy was so scared that he didn't know what to say. + +But then he remembered his mommy had made some yummy cookies. They were his favorite treat. So he took out one cookie and gave it to the dinosaur. The dinosaur took one bite and said, "Yum! That was the best cookie I ever ate!" + +The little boy and the dinosaur were soon best friends. They spent their days playing together and the dinosaur would always get something to eat from the little boy's mommy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a filty valley. It was bad. Everywhere was messy. + +One day, a brave girl named Sara decided to help. She started to pack. She packed things into bags and boxes. Soon, the valley was all cleaned up. + +Sara was so pleased with her work. Everyone was happy! + +Now, the valley was all nice and neat. Everyone could see the sunshine and the birds could sing. Sara was so proud and excited. + +The end. +One day, a little boy named Tom was playing with his toy truck in his backyard. Suddenly, he heard a strange noise coming from the other side of the fence. It sounded like an animal! + +Tom ran up to the fence and peeked through a gap. To his surprise, he saw a big bull! The bull was standing in the neighbor's yard, but it couldn't hear Tom because it was deaf. + +Tom smiled and decided to go to the neighbor's yard and get a closer look. He opened the gate and slowly entered the yard. He circled around the bull and realized that the animal was very gentle. + +Tom stayed for a while and watched the bull before walking back home. He was delighted to have made a new animal friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bella. She was so cheerful and loved to be with her friends. One day, Bella and her friends decided to perform an exciting trade. + +Bella traded a cuddly toy she had for a shiny necklace from one of her friends. She was so happy with her new treasure and showed it off to her other friends. They all clapped and cheered for her! + +Next, her friends decided to trade a computer game. This time, Bella wanted to perform the trade and held out some sweets as a trade item. She smiled as she made the exchange, and soon all her friends had something new and exciting. + +Bella and her friends spent the rest of the day playing with their new treasures. They were all so pleased with their trades, and Bella was one of the happiest she had ever been. +Mike had a club. He wanted to touch it and make it ready. He was so excited! He held it and carefully touched it with his hands. He saw that it was smooth and shiny. He touched it all over, making sure it was ready. Then he waved it like a sword. He moved it around and pretended that he was fighting in a battle. Mike was so proud of his club. He knew it was ready and he was happy. +Max wanted to make something special. He took a potato and shut it in the oven. After a while, it began to smell yummy. But when Max tried to take it out, it was too difficult. He tried and tried but he just couldn't get it out. + +Max's mum came to help him. She opened the oven and shut it again quickly. Then she started laughing, because out of the oven came a very big, golden and delicious potato. + +Max and mum shared the big potato. It was a special day, and Max was very happy to have shut the potato in the oven. +One day, two friends decided to plan an adventure. They looked around the room and saw a big, safe couch. They knew that the couch would be the perfect spot for their adventure. + +The two friends jumped on the couch and pretended it was a boat. They sailed up and down the living room, pretending to be pirates. They even made noises, like “Yarr!†and “Ahoy there me mateys!†+ +They sailed around the room for hours, until they finally became too tired. Then, they hopped off the couch and headed off to take a nap. + +The two friends had a lot of fun doing their couch adventure, and they even learned a few new words, like “Yarr!†and “Ahoy there me mateys!†They knew that the safe couch was the perfect place for their fun adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a restless boy. His mommy told him to never touch her pistol because it was very dangerous; she took care of it and made sure it was put away in a safe place. + +One day, the boy found the pistol when he was playing in the house. He knew he wasn't supposed to touch it, but he was very curious. He picked it up and played with it for a while before his mommy came in. + +She was very mad and scolded him for touching it. She told him that she always took care of the pistol for his safety and he should never touch it again. The boy was so sad and he never touched the pistol again. He listened to his mommy and always kept away from the pistol. + +The boy was now doing a better job of being obedient and taking care of things. He understood why his mommy wanted him to stay away from the pistol and he was glad that she always took care of it. +The little boy wanted to play with the stamps. He saw them in his mommy's drawer and he wanted them. His mommy said "No, we need to keep the stamps here to prevent them from being lost". The little boy started to cry. His mommy knew he was very sad, so she said she would give him one of the stamps every day if he was regular about it. He agreed, and every day his mommy would give him just one stamp to play with. He was so happy and always made sure to be regular about getting his stamp each day. His mommy was happy he was learning to be responsible and taking care of his special stamps. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He liked to use his eraser to draw pictures. + +One day, he decided to use two different erasers together. They were so different - one was big and the other was small. Jack tried to draw a flower with them. + +He started by pressing the erasers to the paper but he couldn't keep them together. He kept trying, but the erasers kept separating from each other. + +Then, Jack came up with a new idea. He put the erasers side by side and drew around them. He was so happy - his flower was finished! + +Jack had used the different erasers to make something special. +Once upon a time, there was a selfish king. He lived in a magnificent castle with lots of his servants. + +Every morning he would get up and dress himself in his finest clothes. He loved to show everyone how rich and important he was. + +The king was very mean to his servants. He made them do all the work and never said 'thank you'. + +One day, a fairy appeared to the king. She said that he was being too selfish and had to change his ways. + +The king listened to the fairy and started being kind to his servants. He shared his food with them and thanked them for all their hard work. + +The king was very happy when he saw how much better his kingdom was because of his kindness. From then on, he was always sure to dress in his finest clothes, but also act with kindness and generosity. +Once upon a time, there was a family who decided to go for a picnic in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Everyone was excited. + +The dad brought all of the food, including spaghetti. He cooked the spaghetti over the fire in the park. The mother brought the plates, forks and spoons. + +The family ate the spaghetti in the park and it was delicious! Everyone was grateful for the delicious food. After they finished eating, they played a game of tag and then lay down on the grass and looked at the clouds in the sky. + +Before they left, they made sure they put all the rubbish in the bins and put out the fire. Then they all went home happy, feeling grateful for the wonderful picnic in the park. +Once upon a time there was a long caterpillar. He loved to read! Every day, he would find a nice warm spot in the sun to curl up and read his favorite books. One day, while reading, the caterpillar noticed some strange yellow and black stripes on the page. It was a butterfly! Suddenly the caterpillar felt a tingle in his tummy and jumped off the page. As he flew around, he grew wings. Now he was a butterfly! And he could still read! Every day, the butterfly flew around and read new books. He was so happy! The end. +Once upon a time there was a strong deer living in the forest. Every day, other animals in the forest called to him. The deer was so strong that he could hear the other animals even when they were far away. + +One day, a fox called to the deer from across the meadow. The deer was so strong that he could hear the fox from far away. The fox asked the deer to come to him in the meadow. + +The deer was very curious, so he decided to go to the meadow. When the deer arrived, the fox had lots of friends there waiting to meet him. They told the deer how strong he was and they all played lots of games together in the meadow. + +From that day on, the deer and the other animals in the forest were good friends. Whenever the deer heard some of the animals calling to him, he always ran over to play with them. The deer was very strong and he was always ready for fun and adventure! +Once there was a zip. It was long and white, like a thread. It was rough to the touch. One day, the zip blinked. It saw a red bird fly across the sky. It was so beautiful. + +The zip was excited and blinked again. This time it saw a big elephant walking across the field. It was so big and strong. The zip was amazed and winked once more. + +This time it saw a big caterpillar crawling up a tree. It was colourful and slimy. The zip stared in wonder at all these creatures. It was a truly magical day. + +The zip blinked one last time and it was back in its place. But it had a new feeling. It was so excited to see all the wonderful animals around it. It would never forget the magical afternoon. +The little girl was very tired. She had been walking for a long time and her feet were so heavy. She had been looking for an exit, but she couldn't find it. + +But then, she noticed something at the end of the long hallway. She couldn't see it very well, but it looked like it could be an exit. + +The little girl was so happy. She kept walking, and soon she reached the exit. She opened the door and saw daylight! + +The little girl was free. She stepped out into the sunshine and ran down the street. She had finally reached her exit, and she was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to play. He was running around and having so much fun, that he forgot to be careful. One day, he fell down and scraped his knee. He started to cry when a kind lady ran over and said "it's okay, honey." She gently picked him up and held him in her arms. + +The little boy was feeling much better. Then the kind lady got something from her pocket and said "I have something for you". It was a piece of gum! The little boy was so grateful he gave the kind lady a huge hug. He thanked her for being so nice, and then she smiled and said "You're welcome." + +The little boy was so happy, he ran off to do more playing with the gum in his pocket. He held it tight and smiled, feeling very lucky to have met such a kind and generous lady. The little boy would never forget this special day and the gum she had given him. +Once there was a blue basketball. The basketball was in the garden on a hot summer day. It was melting in the sun. + +The basketball started to feel sad. It wanted to have some fun. So it asked the birds if they wanted to play a game. + +The birds said, "Yes!" and started to fly around the basketball. They chased the basketball through the garden, laughing and having a great time. + +When the sun began to set, the basketball stopped melting and felt happy and refreshed. The birds said goodbye and flew away. + +The blue basketball had a wonderful day in the garden, playing with its new friends. +One day, a normal boy was outside playing in his garden. He saw a witch in his garden and he was scared. He wanted the witch to go away. He closed his eyes and wished for her to be gone. When he opened his eyes, she was still standing there. He got angry. He ran towards the witch and kicked her with all his might. She went flying away and landed in a nearby field. The boy was so happy. He smiled and went back to playing. He had saved his garden from the witch! He was proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to play but her mom said it was time for exercise. So the little girl hung a light rope from the ceiling. She loved to swing and twirl around! She laughed and smiled as she felt the rope move with her. + +When she was finished, she hung the rope back on the ceiling. Then her mom said it was time for some more exercise. So the little girl started jumping around! She loved how it made her feel light and happy. She laughed and jumped until she felt tired. + +When she was done, she hung the rope back up on the ceiling. She was ready for a nap, so she said goodnight to her rope and went off to sleep. She had a wonderful time exercising and hanging from her light rope. The End. +Once upon a time there was a robot. The robot was very sad because it had been searching for a long time and could not find anything. + +One day, the robot remembered that it still hadn't searched the harsh forest. So, it traveled to the forest and started to search. + +Suddenly, the robot heard a noise. Following the sound, it discovered a little puppy. The puppy was sad and shaking. The robot was not sure how to help, but it decided to take the puppy with it. + +The robot brought the puppy back to its home and soon, it was cheerful and happy. The robot felt proud and realized it hadn't wasted its time searching in the harsh forest. +Lily liked to play in the garden. Every day she would attach her toy to her wagon. She would pull it around and pretend to have a grand adventure. One day, Lilly's dad asked her to help him with some work. He needed to pull some weeds. + +Lily got excited and attached the wagon to him so she could help. She was very gentle as she held onto the weeds and slowly pulled them out of the ground. + +When they were done, she looked at her dad with a proud smile. Her dad smiled back and praised her for doing such good work. + +After they put the weeds in the bin, they went back to playing in the garden. They spent the rest of the day attaching things to the wagon, and having fun together. +Bob and his mom were walking in the park on a Sunday. Bob was being very curious, looking at everything around him. He saw a tree that had a funny twist in it. He asked his mom about the twist, and she said it had been there a long time. "Sometimes nature twists things in unusual ways!" she said. + +Bob walked on, still curious about the twist. He saw a squirrel twisting its body around the bend of the tree trunk. Bob laughed and said "That squirrel is making funny twists!" His mom smiled, and they kept walking until it was time to go home. + +Every Sunday, Bob and his mom would go back to the park. Bob loved to see the twist in the tree, and he was always looking for things that had been twisted by nature. He thought it was so exciting and always made sure to visit the twist every Sunday. +John woke up early one morning. He was very excited because it was a special day. He had a brand new novel that he was going to try and read. John was only three years old, but he was a very brave boy. + +He went to his bedroom and pulled the novel out of his toy box. He opened the book and started to read. Unfortunately it was too complicated for him and he couldn't understand the words. He felt a bit foolish, but this only made him more determined to read it. + +John put the book down and looked out of the window. He saw a large tree with big birds flying around. He decided to go outside and explore the tree. + +John walked towards the tree and when he got there he noticed something strange. Sitting right on the tree's trunk was a bright green frog. John thought it was so funny! He wanted to take the frog home, even though it seemed a bit foolish. He reached out to pick it up but it hopped away before he could get it. + +John smiled as he watched the frog hop away. He looked back at his novel and read the words carefully. By the end of the day, he had read the whole book - and he had learned something new! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a very unusual mop. Everyone who saw it was amazed. One day, Daisy's mom was cleaning with her mop, and it went out the window! Daisy was so sad and missed her mop. + +Then, all of a sudden, a beautiful fairy appeared in the room. She told Daisy she could make the mop come back. Daisy was so excited. The fairy waved her wand, and the mop magically flew right back into Daisy's arms. Daisy hugged the mop and thanked the fairy. + +As a thank you, Daisy wanted to give the fairy a kiss. The fairy was so happy and blushed. Then, the fairy waved her wand and Daisy and her mom were filled with joy and surprise. The mop had grown larger than before and could now clean even better! + +The fairy waved goodbye and flew away. That was one of the most unusual and magical moments of Daisy's life. And she has kept her special mop ever since. +Once upon a time there was a kids named Tom. Tom was very brave and was always looking for a new adventure. One sunny day Tom decided to go outside. He wanted to feel the warm sunshine on his face. + +Suddenly, there was a big rumble in the sky. It was loud and noisy. Tom looked up and saw bright lightning in the sky. He was so excited! He had never seen lightning before. + +After watching for a few minutes, Tom decided it was time for an adventure. He wanted to find out more about the lightning. So he ran down the street and went to the park. + +At the park he saw more lightening and heard thunder. He also saw a big tree. He remembered he had read about lightning and trees in a book. He thought that if he could touch the tree, he could complete his mission. + +Tom made it to the tree, and with one hand, he touched the tree. As soon as he did, there was a big explosion of lightening and a huge roar of thunder. Tom was so happy! He had completed his mission. + +Tom knew not everything was as noisy and scary as lightning. He had completed his mission and felt brave and proud. He thanked the lightning, and ran back home with a big smile on his face. +Jimmy was very proud. He was the youngest person at the airport. Everyone was signing autographs, so Jimmy decided he would too! He had made a bright blue sign that said 'Welcome to Jimmy's Jet'. He held it up high and waved it around so everyone could see it. + +People took photos of Jimmy and his sign. He was so proud! Eventually it was time to go - Jimmy was here to fly in a jet. So he said goodbye and hopped on board. + +Inside the jet there were lots of exciting buttons and switches. Jimmy loved pushing them and watching the lights come on. Flying in the jet was the best experience of all! + +At the end of the trip, Jimmy was so proud to have flown in a jet. Everyone was very impressed! They waved goodbye and wished him luck. Jimmy smiled, hugged his sign, and went on his way. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Max. She had a hurt knee and it was ouchy. Her mommy found some bandages to help make it better. She put them on and they matched her dress. They were very useful. + +Max then wanted to go outside and play. She went to see her best friend, Lilly. Lilly had a scabby knee too and was sad about it. Max showed her the bandages and said they might help. Lilly said "yes please!" + +Max put the bandages on Lilly's knee. The bandages matched her outfit and they were very useful. Lilly was so happy her knee felt better. + +Max and Lilly smiled and went off to play. They were both happy to be able to run around and enjoy the day! +One day, a powerful steel machine came to life. It could speak, and everyone was very afraid. The machine said, "I want to be friends with everyone". Even though everyone was scared, they were also curious. So, they asked the machine what it wanted to show them. + +The machine replied, “I want to make a place for everyone to be safe and happy.†Everyone was so excited! They started to work with the machine and soon enough, a beautiful city was built. Everyone was so proud of what the powerful machine helped them do. + +The people and the machine were now friends and they decided to have a party! They danced and spoke with each other and thanked the machine for all its hard work. From then on, the city was safe and happy. The machine had made their dreams come true. +One day, Mommy and Freddy went to the park. They saw a big crane. They were excited. Mommy said, "Look, Freddy! That crane is so big!" + +Mommy and Freddy filled the crane with sand. Freddy picked up some little rocks and put them in the sand. Mommy added some spicy herbs. They even made a sand castle. + +Next, they saw birds flying. Freddy said, "Mommy, look at the crane's neck! It looks like a giant bird". Mommy laughed and said, "Yes, it does". + +Mommy and Freddy continued playing with the crane. They filled the sand up to the top of the crane. When the crane was full, Mommy and Freddy hugged each other. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a soft, white rabbit. He lived in a warm and cozy home in the woods. The rabbit was very happy. Each day, he would hop and play in the fields with his friends. The rabbit loved his home, his friends and his life. + +One day, while the rabbit was hopping in the field, he noticed something behind a tree. It was a small girl, only 3 years old. The rabbit and the girl looked at each other. She reached out her hand and the rabbit came closer. The girl stroked the rabbit softly and the rabbit felt love. + +The rabbit and the girl became friends. Every day, the girl would come and visit him. She would give him soft cuddles, sing him songs and they would play hide and seek. The rabbit loved the time they spent together and he loved the girl very much. + +The rabbit and the girl were best friends and they were both very happy. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was the youngest sibling and often got jealous when his sister and brother were given special opportunities. + +One day, Jack's mom said that if he wanted to join in on the fun they were having, he had to help clean up the park. Jack agreed that it would be fun and put on his cleaning gloves. + +Jack started to clean but it was taking too long. He watched as his siblings finished quickly and started to play. Jack became jealous. He wanted to join in but he still had so much to do. + +Then suddenly, Jack's mom told them about a shortcut. She said that if he cut the grass at the park, he could clean faster. Jack couldn't believe his ears! He quickly grabbed the scissors and started to cut the grass super fast. + +Before he knew it, Jack had finished cleaning the park. He ran to where his siblings were playing and finally got to have some fun. He was so happy that he found the shortcut. +Once upon a time, a happy boy opened his eyes in the morning. He yawned and smiled. + +Outside, a beautiful day had begun. The sun was shining and birds were singing. + +The boy couldn't wait to explore his day. He caught his mum's eye and she winked at him. + +Together, they walked outside. The boy gasped. His garden was full of animals! + +Squirrels, bunnies and hedgehogs gathered together to welcome the boy. He laughed and reached out to stroke a bunny's soft fur. He felt so happy! + +The animals stayed as the boy ran around, exploring and playing. + +At the end of the day, he said goodbye to all his furry friends. Until tomorrow! +Once there was a girl who was very troubled. Every time it rained she was so sad. She had a special friend who wanted to make her feel better. So her friend gave her a spade and said, "Let's go and play together!" + +The girl and her friend ran outside to the garden. The rain had made it very wet, but the girl was still smiling. She started using the spade to scoop out big holes in the ground and filled them with water. She and her friend watched as the water turned into muddy puddles. + +When the puddles were full, the girl and her friend had a wonderful time jumping in them and making a big splash! The girl thought it was the best fun she ever had. + +Once all the puddles had been soaked up, the sun came out and warmed the garden. The girl was now feeling even happier because she wasn't so troubled anymore. She and her friend began to relax in the sun and enjoy the day. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly crystal. It was all alone in a dark cave. The crystal wanted to be pretty, but it was too scared to leave the cave. + +One day, an explorer saw the crystal in the cave and decided to taste it. The explorer licked the crystal and it tasted sweet! He was so happy about his discovery that he took the crystal home with him. + +Once he got home, the explorer looked closely at the crystal. It sparkled and shone in the sunlight! The explorer knew the crystal was meant to be beautiful. + +The explorer kept the crystal safe, and soon, the ugly crystal had become a beautiful crystal. It was now too valuable to stay in the explorer's home and he decided to take it to market. + +When the crystal reached the market, everyone was amazed by its beauty. People admired the crystal and paid lots of money for it. + +The ugly crystal was now a beautiful and valuable crystal, thanks to the explorer! +Once upon a time, there was a brother and sister who were young and loved to play together. All day long, they would settle down in the garden to play together. + +One day, out of the blue, something unusual happened. The brother got a strange noise and then a spark came out of his tummy! The sister was amazed and was worried about her brother. + +The sister helped her brother get back on his feet and asked him how he felt. He said he was feeling better and the noise and spark hadn't happened again. + +The brother and sister were so relieved and they hugged each other so tightly. From then on, they always looked out for each other and helped each other in times of need. And they lived happily ever after! +One day, Johnny was driving in his car. He looked out the window and saw a big gray building that said 'jail' on it. Johnny wanted to know what was inside. So he parked his car and got out. + +Johnny opened the big door of the jail and looked inside. He saw lots of cells and people inside them. He was surprised! Then he heard a noise. It was a police truck that was coming to load the people into the truck. + +Suddenly, Johnny became scared. He didn't want to get loaded into the truck. He quickly ran back to his car. He drove away from the jail as fast as he could! + +Johnny was glad he was safe. He had learned his lesson. He learned that he should always be careful and never go too near the gray jail again. +Once upon a time there was a little frog. He was so happy on his lily pad. One day he decided he wanted to go on an adventure. He hopped away and he hopped and he hopped until he reached an enormous lake. He saw a big snake in the water and was too scared to jump in! + +Then something wonderful happened. He saw a big jug of juice sitting on the side of the lake. It was rainbow coloured and sparkled in the sunshine. He hopped over to it and took a big sip. It was so juicy and sweet! + +The little frog felt so much braver and he hopped into the lake. He swam and splashed and had so much fun. He even found a friend - a big fish! The two of them stayed there until night time and then the frog hopped back home. + +He was so happy and so tired. He hopped back to his lily pad and fell asleep, dreaming of his enormous lake and delicious juice. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat that sailed the seas. It was filled with oil and the captain wanted to make it smaller. So, he filled the tank with some special liquid and watched it shrink! Soon the big boat became a very small boat and the captain was very happy. + +The captain then set off on a journey to a distant land. The sea was rough and the waves were big. But the small boat sailed on, filled with oil. + +Finally, the distant land was in sight and the captain felt relieved. But then, something strange happened! As the boat sailed closer to the shore, it began to shrink again! Soon it became so small that the captain could barely fit inside. + +The captain was sad that his boat had shrunk again. He decided he would find some new oil to make it big again. So, he sailed off in search of oil, hoping to find some that would make his boat big again. +Once upon a time there was a mighty hero named Bob. Bob loved to play. +Every day, he put on his shiny helmet and went off to have an adventure. He was so brave that nobody ever dared to challenge him. +One day, Bob went to a very far away place, and there he saw a magical spell. He was curious and decided to cast it, but little did he know it was a tricky one! Suddenly, Bob found himself flying high in the sky! + +He was so brave and mighty that he didn't get scared. Instead, he laughed with joy and sang a happy song. + +After a while, the spell was gone and Bob came back, safe and sound. From then on, he put on his helmet whenever he wanted to play, reminding him of his magical adventure! +Jake and Lucy were best friends. They liked to play games outside together. Today, they were playing a game of tag. + +Suddenly, Jake had an idea. He said, "Let's play a new game. It's called 'Clubhouse'." + +Lucy was excited. She said, "Yes, let's play it!" + +They went to their secret clubhouse. Jake said, "Let's make some rules." They agreed to be polite and share all their toys. + +Next, Jake said it was time for the game to start. He said, "Let's take turns counting to ten." + +They both paused for a moment as they waited for one of them to start. Then, Lucy turned to Jake and said, "You go first!" + +So, Jake counted to ten slowly and politely. He said, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" + +Then, it was Lucy's turn. She smiled and counted to ten too. They both laughed with happiness. + +The game was a success! +John was an impatient boy. He wanted to read a novel, but he couldn't decide which one. He asked his Mom, but she said she couldn't decide for him. Soon John became even more impatient. + +But then an idea popped into his head. He decided to ask his big sister! She was very smart and usually had good ideas. When John asked, she had just the right book. She said it was called The Cat in the Hat. + +John was so excited. He could not believe it! He quickly grabbed the book, and raced to his bedroom to begin reading. He was so happy he had decided to ask his sister. +Once upon a time there were two silly little birds. They were always quarrelling. One day, they decided to play with a net. They each held onto a corner and ran around in circles with it. It was so much fun! + +But then they started quarrelling again. They fought so hard that the net got tangled. They couldn't undo it, no matter how hard they tried. + +They decided to go find help. They flew around the garden looking for someone who could help them. Finally, they found a little girl and asked her for help. + +The little girl was happy to help the silly little birds. She untangled the net in no time. The birds thanked her and flew away, never to quarrel again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He liked to watch the subway. It went so fast that he could barely keep his eyes on it. + +One day, Jack noticed something green in the subway. It was a big green lizard. Jack wanted to get a closer look so he hopped on the subway. + +Inside, he saw the green lizard was going from car to car. Every time the lizard stopped, Jack hopped off too to catch a glance at it. He watched the green lizard as it moved. Finally, the green lizard got off the subway and Jack followed it. + +The green lizard hopped down the stairs and ran away into the woods. Jack followed it until it was out of sight. + +Jack watched the green lizard disappear from sight and thought about how cool it was to follow the green lizard on the subway. He was so happy that he could barely contain his smile. +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl called Jane. Jane was very kind and generous. One day, she went for a walk in the woods. As she was walking, something strange caught her eye. It was a pale veil covering a bush. Jane was so curious and so she approached the veil. She reached out to touch it, but something stopped her. It was an old lady. + +The old lady smiled at Jane. She explained that the veil was very special. It contained a powerful magic that only the bravest people could use. Jane was interested and excited. The old lady told Jane that if she was brave, she could try wearing the veil. + +Jane was scared, but she wanted to try it. She placed the veil on her head and closed her eyes. She waited for something to happen, but nothing did. Suddenly, she felt a strange energy around her. When she opened her eyes, the woods around her were glowing. Jane was amazed! + +The old lady explained that the veil contained a deep and powerful magic that only those brave enough to wear it could use. Jane was so happy. She thanked the old lady and went on her way. From that day on, Jane wore the pale veil with pride and courage. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. She was only three and wanted to try something new. She saw her mom in the kitchen and shouted, "Mommy, I want sauce!" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course honey." She opened the cupboard and got out a jar of red sauce. Anna was so excited to try it. She opened the jar and took a big spoonful. She licked the spoon and shouted, "Yum! It's delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a clever musician. He sailed on a boat in the big blue sea. He was having so much fun! He started to sing and dance and the fish were very happy. + +Suddenly, he heard a strange noise. It was a dolphin who loved his music! The dolphin asked the musician to sail with him under the sea. The musician happily agreed and they both sailed happily. + +They travelled through the sea, deep and deeper. Finally, they had to go back up again. The musician was sad but the dolphin was happy and thanked him for sailing with him all the way. The musician waved goodbye to the dolphin and sailed back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He liked to travel. He went to many places and saw different things. One day he wanted to try something new. He decided to travel to a spicy place. + +He packed a bag with some snacks. He brought a lollipop the shopkeeper gave him. + +He traveled far, over hills and through valleys. Soon he was in a hot, spicy place. He was so excited! + +He tried all sorts of new things. He tasted spicy food, climbed big rocks and smelled the flowers. But his favorite part was the lollipop. It was sweet and delicious and it made him happy. + +The little boy had a great time. He was sad to leave, but he had a pocket full of memories. He knew he would come back and explore more of the spicy place. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a guard who whispered. He was a very funny guard because every time he spoke, it was always a whisper. One day he was walking through the woods when he heard a funny noise. He listened very carefully and he heard a giggle. He looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. He decided to follow the sound and eventually he found a 3 year old child. + +The child was playing with some leaves and the guard asked him what he was doing. The child said he was singing with the leaves and the guard asked if he could join in. The child said yes and together they whispered a funny song. They both smiled and the guard thanked the child for the fun time. + +The guard left and the child was happy that he had made a new friend. He waved goodbye to the funny guard and watched as he slowly walked away. The guard will always remember the day he whispered a funny song with the 3 year old child. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was all alone in the world and she had no one to play with. All she had was her little flute, which she could play music with. One day, however, it began to rain. The rain made the little girl so happy! She got out her flute and began to play a merry tune in the rain. Every drop of rain seemed to hit just the right note and make the most beautiful music. The little girl danced and played in the rain, enjoying her little flute and the beautiful music it made. She stayed outside until the sun came out and the rain stopped. With one last tune, she put her flute away, feeling so happy and content. +A curious girl called Mia went for a walk. She walked happily down a wooded path. Suddenly, Mia heard a noise. She turned around and saw a little tea pot. Mia was very curious. She walked up to the tea pot and said hello. The tea pot didn't answer. Mia tapped it gently and she heard a buzzing from inside. Suddenly, the tea pot came to life! Mia was so excited. The tea pot asked her if she would like some tea. Mia said yes and the tea pot poured her a warm cup of tea. Mia drank the tea and thanked the tea pot for being so kind. Then she waved goodbye and continued her walk. Mia smiled to herself in amazement - she had just shared a cup of tea with a magical tea pot! +Once upon a time, there was a very intelligent angel who wanted to decorate her home. The angel got some pretty paper and shiny ribbons and started decorating the walls. She put up the paper and wound the ribbons around the windows and doors. + +The angel then found some glitter and she sprinkled it around. It looked like a million stars had come and were twinkling in the corner. + +Next, the angel gathered some flowers and placed them in a vase near the windows. Red, yellow and purple petals were arranged in the most beautiful way. + +The angel smiled as she admired the decorations. Her house was so pretty and the angel felt so happy. +Once there was a delicate bird. He was a very shy bird and didn't like to meet many people. One day, he met a three-year-old child. The child wanted to introduce the bird to her mom. The bird was scared, but he liked the little girl and trusted her. + +So, the little girl and the delicate bird walked together to find the girl's mom. Along the way, they played games and laughed. They picked flowers and fed the birds. + +Finally, when the little girl and the bird found the girl's mom, the girl introduced the delicate bird to her. The bird was scared at first, but soon he was chirping happily and hopping from person to person saying hello. Everyone was so happy that the little girl had introduced them to the delicate bird. + +The delicate bird and the little girl became good friends. They would go for walks together, and the bird would always follow the little girl around. They had lots of fun together and made many wonderful memories. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly chicken. The chicken wanted to try new things! So it hopped out the door and started exploring. + +First it tried flying, but it was too high! It tried swimming but it got too wet. It tried walking but it was slow. + +Then it saw a juicy, red strawberry. It tried to eat it but it was too sour. So it hopped away to find something else. + +It spotted some juicy, sweet melon. This time it tried to peck it and it was able to eat it! It was so delicious that the friendly chicken had a great time. + +It hopped back home, excited that it had tried something new. From then on, it always looked for new things to try! +Once upon a time there was a gentle cage. Inside the cage was a small sack. The sack was filled with all kinds of things. The little sack danced around the gentle cage every day. Every evening the little sack would open itself up and out of it would come a hundred bright stars. The stars shone so brightly that it lit up the night sky. The gentle cage and the little sack made the most beautiful display of stars twinkling in the night sky. Everyone was in awe of the night sky and the beauty it created. The little sack would then put away the stars until the next night. The little sack and the gentle cage always shared a special bond and created a beautiful starry night for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time there was a hairy mule. He lived in a field and ate lots of yummy grass. One day something very exciting happened. The mule went to the beach with his friend the horse. They splashed in the water and had lots of fun! The mule ran and ran until he was very tired. Then he stopped to rest and looked out over the ocean. It was a beautiful day and the mule smiled happily. After that, he and the horse went home. They had a great time and were happy to be back in their green field. The End. +There was a little girl and she had a cat. The cat was big and grey, and it was very bossy. Every day, it would demand to be petted. The little girl would be very happy to pet her cat, so every day she would give it lots of scratches and belly rubs. The girl's mom didn't like how bossy the cat was and she usually yelled, "Go away!" when it demanded her attention. The little girl would always protect her cat and say, "Leave her alone. She just loves getting lots of rubs." The mom sighed, but she knew the little girl and her cat were best friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She wanted to find something special, so she looked everywhere. She looked in her garden, but nothing was there. Then she looked in the park. Suddenly she saw something shining on the ground! She bent down and picked it up. It was a golden star! Sarah was so happy. + +She wanted to find out what the reward was, so she asked her Mom. Mom said that the reward was a tasty treat! Sarah was so excited. She went to the kitchen and Mom gave her a yummy ice cream. It was so tasty! + +Sarah was so happy that she found a special reward. She was sure that she wouldn't forget this day, and she was now ever so lucky to have such a tasty treat. +Molly loves kangaroos. She likes to watch them hop and play. One day, Molly was in the park. She saw a kangaroo eating something sour. Molly wanted to try it too. She thought it might be nice. + +Molly walked over to the kangaroo and asked, "Can I have some?" The kangaroo nodded and handed her a sour fruit. Molly took a bite and smiled. She loved the sour taste. + +Molly was happy. She loved kangaroos and she loved the sour fruit. She thanked the kangaroo and ran off to play. From then on, Molly always looked forward to going to the park and eating sour fruit with her kangaroo friends. +One day, a little girl saw something very exciting at the beach. It was a big, red dolphin waving its tail! She smiled and waved back at the friendly dolphin. The dolphin swam closer and closer and it seemed like it wanted to play. + +The little girl was so happy. She ran close to the shore and waved at the dolphin some more. She could even feel the splash as the dolphin jumped through the waves. + +The little girl wanted to get closer. She wanted to touch the friendly dolphin, so she tried to wade into the ocean. But the water was too deep and she only managed to get wet. + +The little girl watched as the dolphin swam away. She waved goodbye, feeling a little sad that they couldn't play together. But in her heart she knew that she'd get to play with the dolphin again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy bear. He liked to hang in his big, cozy tree. One day, he saw something strange in the sky. It was so clear and bright - it was a movie! + +The bear was so excited to see a movie like that. He spent his days just hanging in his tree and watching. He especially loved the parts with singing animals and flying colors. + +After a while, he learned to sing the movie's songs. He taught the other animals in the forest too. They all loved the hairy bear's singing. + +Soon enough, everyone was singing the same song. And they all hung out in the same tree, watching the movie in the sky. They were all so happy! + +The end. +Once there was a young boy who was walking by a pond. He saw a stone in the water and he wanted to pick it up. He bent down and reached his hand into the pond to grab it, but the stone dropped and sank to the bottom of the pond. The young boy was sad and he started to cry. He didn't know how to get the stone back. + +Suddenly, he heard someone talking to him. It was a frog! The frog said, "Don't worry, young one. I can help you get the stone". The frog jumped into the pond and soon he came back to the boy with the stone in his mouth! + +The young boy was so happy and thanked the frog for his help. He gave the frog a big hug and then went on his way. From then on, they were good friends. +Once upon a time there was a big purple furniture. It was big and tall, with lots of legs and drawers. Every day, the furniture would caught something. One day, it caught a butterfly. + +The butterfly was purple too and it was beautiful! It had wings like a fan and was so small that it could fit in the palm of your hand. + +The purple furniture and the butterfly got along so well, so they started to play together. They laughed and spun around and twirled. They were very happy! + +But then, one day, a big wind came and it caught the butterfly away. The purple furniture was very sad and missed its friend. + +But then the wind came back and brought the butterfly back! So the purple furniture was happy again and they kept playing and having a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Lola. Lola was a curious girl with bright eyes and a big heart. Every morning, Lola would rise before the sunrise. She loved to watch the sun come over the horizon. Before the sun would appear, the sky would turn a dark grey. This made Lola a bit frightened. + +Once the sky was light, Lola went to school. She went to a classroom with lots of other children and a teacher. When it was time to study, Lola would take out her books and listen to the teacher. She learned about letters, numbers, and nature. At the end of the day, Lola was very proud that she could study. + +When the sun set, Lola would look up at the starry sky. She would whisper to the stars, "Thank you. I had so much fun today." Every night, Lola said thank you to the stars. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to count. She counted everything she could—tiny stones on the ground, fluffy clouds in the sky, and small leaves floating in the wind. + +One day, the girl decided to count birds. She saw a small flock of birds on the ground and decided to count them. She carefully started to count-one, two, three-but she was too slow. The birds flew away before she could finish. + +The girl kept trying to count the birds, but it was too hard. The ground was too soft and flexible and the birds were too fast. The girl was feeling sad when she heard a tiny voice say, “I can help.†+ +It was a tiny butterfly. It said, “I can help you count if you are careful. Butterflies are fragile like glass and can be easily frighted away. But I will help you if you are gentle.†+ +So the girl and the butterfly started counting. Slowly and carefully, the girl and the butterfly counted the birds until all of them were counted. The girl was so happy. She thanked the butterfly for helping her and together they watched the birds fly away in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a huge grape. It was so big, it filled up the room! One day, a small boy and a small girl came to meet the grape. They were so excited to meet the grape because it was so big. + +The grape smiled at the children. They asked if they could touch it and the grape said yes. When they touched it, they could feel it was smooth and juicy. + +The children wanted to eat the grape but they didn't know how. So they asked the grape what to do. The grape said to them "just take a bite and you will see". So they took a big bite and it was the sweetest and juiciest grape they had ever tasted! + +The children were so happy they had met the huge grape and they thanked it for letting them try it. After that, they visited the grape every day and each time they took a bite, it tasted just as sweet! +Once upon a time there was a young girl who lived in a big city. Every day she liked to wear her favourite red dress - it made her so happy. One day, the young girl decided to explore her city. She walked down the busy road and went to the park. + +At the park, she saw lots of young children playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join in with them, so she quickly kicked off her shoes and ran around with them. They laughed and giggled as they played tag and jumped on the bouncy castle. + +Soon it was time for the little girl to go home. She changed back into her dress, put on her shoes and ran back to her home. She waved goodbye to all her new friends, feeling very happy. + +The young girl will never forget the fun she had that day, in the big city, wearing her favourite dress. +The little girl wanted to buy something. She had a penny. She was very excited. She started to hurry to the store. + +When she arrived, she saw so many things. They were all so expensive. She felt sad. + +Then, she remembered her penny. She looked around the store. She found a picture. It was just one penny! She was so happy. + +She grabbed the penny and hurried home. She showed everyone the picture. She was proud of her purchase. + +From then on she saved her pennies. She was happy that she had found an expensive picture with just one penny. +Jim woke up early and heard a noise. He thought it was his mom, but it was his dad and he was looking for his wallet! Jim's dad was deaf and couldn't hear Jim's mom calling him, so Jim decided to help. He searched around quickly and found the wallet under the pillow. His dad was so happy and hugged Jim tightly. Now both Jim and his dad can go to the store and have a great day. +Once upon a time there was a loyal uncle who loved to visit his niece. + +One day he arrived with some ice cream for her. As the sun shone it began to melt and run down the sides. + +The little girl was very excited so she ran to get a bowl to catch the yummy treat. + +They shared the ice cream and enjoyed eating it together in the sun. + +When the treat had finished, the uncle gave his niece a big hug and she gave him a kiss as a sign of gratitude. + +The loyal uncle was happy he had made his niece smile, and they promised each other they would share ice cream again, next time they met. +Once upon a time, there was a bird called Jack. Jack was a special bird, as he liked to design things. One day, Jack had an idea. He wanted to design a river! Jack started to draw out a plan and soon he had a design that he liked. + +Jack decided to put his design into action and he flew off over the hills and far away. Eventually, he arrived at a beautiful spot that looked perfect for his new river. He got straight to work and soon enough, there was a river running through the valley. + +The river was a very attractive feature. It sparkled in the sunlight and birds & animals loved to come down to it and play. Everyone that saw the river loved it and Jack was very proud of his design. + +From that day on, Jack's river was enjoyed by many different people and creatures, and Jack loved to watch them from his favourite spot on the hill. +John was excited. He was going to design something cool! He thought really hard about what he should make. Then it hit him - a cooler! He set to work and drew the plans for his cooler. + +John was very careful when it came to cutting the pieces for his cooler. He made sure to measure them very accurately so that they would fit together perfectly. He was careful not to make any mistakes. + +When it was time to put it all together, John was thrilled with the result. His cooler was a perfect size and he was so proud of himself for his hard work. He couldn't wait to show it to all of his friends. +Once upon a time there was a little red worm. She lived in a garden with lots of other worms. One day, the little red worm had a big request. She asked all the other worms if any of them could help her. + +All the other worms shook their heads and said no. The little red worm was very sad. + +Suddenly, an idea popped into her head! She thought that maybe a bird could help her get what she wanted. So the little red worm looked around and saw a beautiful red bird near the apple tree. + +She went up to the bird and asked him if he would help her. The bird said yes and flew away. After a few minutes the bird was back. He had brought the little red worm a tasty apple! + +The little red worm was so happy and thanked the bird. She took the apple and enjoyed it with all the other worms. +Jack was a sleepy boy. He liked to mix things to make new things. One day he was mixing things for fun when he had an idea. He put his hands over his brain and thought really hard. Then he knew what he was going to mix! He took two spoonfuls of sugar, a pinch of salt and some juice, and he mixed them together. When he was done, he had made a delicious treat! Jack was so happy with the mix that he gobbled it up right away. He smiled as he licked his fingers, and went off to find his next mix. +The empty owl was walking through the woods. She wanted to find someone to play with. She was so lonely. + +Suddenly, she saw a bird that she had never seen before. She asked him what he was doing there. + +The bird said that he was planning to build a nest. He wanted to have a house in the tree near the river. + +The owl was so excited and said that she wanted to help. She had never built a nest before, but she was sure that if they both worked together, they could do it. + +So, the owl and the bird started to plan the perfect nest for their home. They found some twigs and leaves and built a wonderful nest. + +Now the owl and the bird can play together in their new house. And they never feel empty when they spend time together! +Once upon a time there was a girl with a cute dress. She wanted to wear it so she put it on. But it was too big. The girl had not yet grown big enough to wear it. + +Suddenly, a nosy fox jumped over the fence. He saw the girl and asked why she was wearing the dress. The girl explained that it was too big for her and she had not yet grown big enough. + +The fox gave the girl a smile. He told her that he could help. So the fox used his magic to make the dress fit just right. + +The girl thanked the fox and went off to enjoy her special dress. The nosy fox was happy to have helped her. +The boy went to the store. He wanted to buy something fun. The store was full of things. He looked around and saw many prices. He wanted something cheap. He saw a dry toy and read the price. It said it was only a few marks. It was perfect! He asked the storekeeper for the toy. The storekeeper gave it to him and he paid the price with the marks he had. He was so happy to have his new toy. He left the store with it and played with it all day. He was so happy he found something he liked at such a good price. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Jack. He lived in a house with his mom and dad. + +One day, his dad asked him to do something. His dad said, "Jack, please turn on the tap for me." Jack was happy to help his dad so he ran to the tap and he turned it on with his tiny hands. + +Next, his mom asked him to do something. She said, "Jack, please bring me the heavy bag from the corner of the room." Jack was a bit scared because the bag was heavy but he was brave, so he tried and he lifted the heavy bag. When he brought the bag to his mom, she said, "Well done, Jack!" + +Jack felt so happy to help his parents. He was their little helper! +Molly was a small girl who loved to dance and play. But one day, she saw something that made her worry. + +Across the street, Molly saw a razor. It was shiny and had a sharp edge. She didn't know what it was, but it scared her. + +Molly's mom saw her worrying and went over to her. She kneeled down, looked Molly in the eye and said, + +"Don't worry, Molly. That's a razor. It's too small for you to play with. We'll put it away so no one gets hurt." + +Molly was happy to hear that. She smiled, gave her mom a big hug, and went back to playing. Now, she wasn't worried anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to marry. He put on his best clothes and went to find a nice lady. He looked all around but could not find anyone to marry. + +One day, he went home and found a lady in his living room. She was watching his TV. He was so surprised that he asked her to marry him. + +The lady said yes and they celebrated. They held a big party at his house with lots of food and music. His friends were there and they were so glad he found someone to marry. + +After they married, they were very happy. They watched TV together every night and the lady even taught the man how to be strong. She was a very kind lady and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a great iron. It was shiny and strong. One day, a little boy wanted to take a look at the iron. So, he stepped up to it and reached out his hand to touch it. He was so amazed by how it felt. + +The little boy wanted to see how the iron worked, so he found an old piece of paper and put it on the iron. He stepped away and watched as the iron heated up and made the paper smooth. He was so happy to see how it worked. + +Then, he noticed that the iron had a big red button. He stepped over to it and pushed the button. The iron lit up and the boy was so excited to use the iron again. He grabbed his shirt and stepped back to the iron. He pressed the shirt and the iron made it look so great. + +The little boy was so happy with the iron. He thanked it and stepped away smiling. He had learned so much about ironing and was pleased with the great results. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a pet monkey. She loved her pet very much. Every day she would take him for a walk to the park. + +One day, when the girl was walking with her pet, she spotted a banana tree. She was so excited! She quickly grabbed her pet and ran to the tree. + +Unfortunately, the monkey was too big to reach the bananas. The little girl was so frustrated. She started to cry. + +The girl's pet monkey saw how upset she was. He took her hand in his and smiled at her. The girl smiled back and wiped her tears away. + +The monkey hopped up the tree and began to pick the bananas. The little girl waited eagerly at the bottom of the tree. She hoped and hoped that the monkey would find some bananas. + +Finally, the monkey came back down and gave the girl a bunch of ripe, juicy bananas. The little girl was so happy! She thanked her pet monkey and happily went home with her bananas. +Once there was a boy named Sam. Everyday he liked to play outside. One day he saw a rope. He thought it might be fun to attach it to the tree. + +So he grabbed the rope and found a spot to attach it. But it was too long. He wanted it to be tight. He kept trying but he couldn't make it fit. + +Suddenly, Sam had an idea. He knew how he could make it fit. He grabbed the rope and attached it around his waist. Then he started running away. + +Suddenly, he felt the rope become really tight! He noticed that it was attached to the tree. He started to try to escape, but it was too tight. + +Then Sam's mom came outside and saw Sam attached to the tree! She laughed and used scissors to help Sam escape. Sam was so happy he had a fit of giggles. +The family was looking for the perfect place to park. They drove for a long time until they found a beautiful country. It was so perfect for them. + +The family got out of the car and looked around. They saw big trees and tall mountains. Everything was so green and peaceful. + +The father parked the car and the family began to explore. They had a picnic in the sun and walked around. Then the dad started a fire and made dinner for everyone. + +When the family was done eating, they all sat by the fire together. They watched the stars come out and it was the perfect evening. + +The family went back to the car and drove home. They all had a smile on their face and they were excited to come back to the perfect country again. +Once upon a time there was a princess called Emily who loved to watch cartoons. One day, Emily was feeling a bit sad and she wished for a friend to join her. Suddenly, a cheerful cartoon bunny appeared in front of her with an invitation to join him on an adventure. + +The bunny hopped away and Emily followed him until they reached a deep, dark cave. The bunny said he had to rescue his friends who were stuck in the cave, so Emily agreed to help him. With Emily as his sidekick, the bunny hopped into the cave. + +The two of them were very brave and managed to rescue all of the bunnies! When they emerged from the cave, Emily was happy to see her new friends were safe. The bunnies thanked Emily for rescuing them, and the group enjoyed a cheerful picnic together. + +The bunny invited Emily to join them more often and they went on many other adventures. Emily and her new cartoon friends were always happy and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there lived a small girl who lived in a palace. The palace was the most beautiful palace in the land and it was the colour purple. The little girl loved her palace and she always kept it very clean. + +One day, the little girl had made a big mistake. She was very round and she had broken something important in the palace. Everyone was very angry but the little girl was very sorry and she asked them if they could forgive her. + +The people in the palace were so surprised by her kind words that they gave her a great big hug and said that they forgave her. The little girl was very happy and she thanked them for being so kind. + +From that day on, the little girl learnt the importance of being kind and forgiving. She realised that even though she had made a mistake, it was ok because she had learnt a valuable lesson and could be happy again. +Once there lived a young bear. He lived near a creek. One day the bear wanted to take a walk. So he went to the creek. As he walked along the path he saw something vanish. He looked around and couldn't find anything. It had vanished. He looked around for a while but still couldn't find what he had seen. He was very curious. He thought and thought about what it could have been. But the bear couldn't figure it out. So he went home. He would never know what had vanished at the creek. +Once upon a time, there was a robot on an adventure. He thought he was alone, but suddenly he heard a loud scream! The robot was very scared. He quickly looked around and saw a dangerous creature near him. He wanted to run away, but the creature was too close and he was scared to move. + +The robot screamed and tried to run, but the creature was too big and it was blocking his way. Then the creature came closer and closer. The robot had no choice but to scream even louder. He was so scared and desperate. + +But then, suddenly, the creature flew away! As soon as it left, the robot was so happy. He waved goodbye and thanked his lucky stars for being brave enough to scream for help! That was the day the robot learned that sometimes, the best way to get rid of danger is to just scream. +Once upon a time, there was a strong and fast racer. He loved to go fast, so he wanted to gain more speed. He practiced and practiced until one day he had an idea. Using a delicate touch he tweaked his car to gain more speed than he ever had before. + +He raced with his new and improved car and flew across the race track faster than he ever had before! Everyone cheered as he flew over the finish line in record time. He had gained the speed he always dreamed of and was so proud of himself. + +At the end, he won the race and was awarded a shiny trophy. He was so happy to have gained the speed he needed to win the race! +Once upon a time there was an enormous bell. Every day it would move through the village. Whenever it moved, everybody knew it was time to be happy. + +Every morning the bell would move slowly, but by the afternoon it was always moving faster. Soon everyone began to look forward to when they heard it. + +The bell moved through the village so many times that it eventually became part of the landscape. Everybody felt safe and secure when they heard it. + +One day, something wonderful happened. Out of nowhere, a beautiful little bird was seen flying around the bell. It was so small and graceful that all the people in the village smiled and waved. + +The bird followed the bell every day, making its journey much brighter. Wherever the bell went, the bird followed. And as the bell moved through the village, the little bird reminded everyone of the importance of happiness. +Once upon a time there was a diamond. The diamond was very pretty, sparkly and shiny. Every day the diamond grew larger, it increased in size. The diamond was also very flexible, it bent and curved in many directions. + +One day, a little girl found the diamond. She played with the diamond for hours and hours. She made the diamond dance and spin around her. She loved the way the diamond sparkled and shone. She kept the diamond close to her heart. + +The diamond brought the little girl much joy and she wanted to keep it forever. So she decided to keep it safe and hang it around her neck. She was very happy and smiled each time she looked at the diamond. The little girls couldn’t believe how flexible and increased in size the diamond had become. + +The little girl wore the diamond always and kept it a secret. Even when she grew older, she kept the diamond safe and cherished it for many years. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a green pear tree. It grew tall and proud in the sun and rain. One day, a little girl decided to pick one of the pears from the tree. She reached up and plucked the pear from the branch. + +Feeling happy, she held the green pear in her hand. She took a bite, but what she tasted was sour. She made a funny face and shrugged her shoulders. + +The little girl didn't understand why the pear was so sour. She shrugged her shoulders again and decided to try a different one. She reached up, chose one more pear and took a bite. This time it was sweet and juicy. + +The little girl smiled, and to this day she always takes a extra bite to make sure she's choosing the sweetest pear. +It was a bright and sunny day, and Tommy was walking around, wondering what he could do. As he looked around, he saw a pond and remembered his friend Robbie telling him about how he liked to cut stones in the pond. + +Tommy decided it would be a fun thing to try, and so he ran to the pond and got to work. He squatted down, his little hands scooping out mounds of mud and stones. He put the stones in his pocket and was pleased to find quite a few cool shapes. + +He looked around the pond and wondered if he could find something even more exciting. Suddenly, something caught his eye in the water. It was a funny looking fish! He could tell it was a special one, and so he slowly tried to reach out and grab it. Eventually, he got hold of the fish and was so proud of himself. + +He ran home to tell his mum and show her the funny fish he had found. Everyone was so amazed, as they had never seen such an amazing fish before. Tommy knew that this would be something he'd remember forever! +Mum was anxious. She had many things to do and the day was flying by. But she decided to take a moment and relax with her little daughter. So they sat together on the couch, snuggled up close. + +Mum hugged her daughter and kissed her thumb. "Time for a nap, little one," she said. + +The little girl rubbed her eyes and stretched. She opened her mouth wide and let out a big yawn. Mum smiled and hugged her again. She was so sweet and tired. + +Soon, the little girl was sound asleep. Mum stayed close and stroked her daughter's head. All was peaceful and calm. + +Mum was so grateful for the quiet moment. It was the best way to relax and feel less anxious. Even a few minutes could make a difference. It was amazing what a yawn could do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to find a special prize. So he went on a hunt. He looked around high and low. He wanted to find something shiny and smooth. + +Suddenly, he saw a trophy. It was smooth and shiny. He couldn't reach it, though. He had to turn around and look for something else. Finally, he found a chair. He turned it upside down and used it as a stepping stone. He was able to reach the trophy. + +He took it in his hand and turned it around. He saw his name on it and smiled. He was now the proud owner of a shiny, smooth trophy. He could now show it off to all of his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Daisy who was very sleepy. She was so sleepy that she just wanted to fall into a deep sleep. Her mummy said that Daisy should try to wake her up. So Daisy gave it a try. + +She tried to wake up, but nothing worked. She tried jumping and counting, but still nothing. Until one day, Daisy had an idea. She closed her eyes and took a big, deep breath. On her last breath, Daisy snapped her fingers. + +Suddenly, Daisy's eyes opened wide! She felt so refreshed and was soon full of energy. Daisy was very happy she found a way to wake up. She started to run and jump around, feeling so awake and smooth. + +Daisy knew that if ever she was feeling sleepy again, she could just snap her fingers and wake up. Daisy gave her mummy a big hug and thanked her for helping her find a way to wake up. They both laughed and hugged. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. She was three years old and very happy. One day, she wanted to go on an adventure. +Mia asked her parents if she could ride her bike. They said yes, and Mia was full of joy. She got on her bike and started to ride. +Mia rode around the neighborhood and made lots of stops. Whenever she stopped, she admired the things she saw. Eventually, Mia came across a present. It was wrapped and colorful. She opened it and inside was a stuffed animal. It was a generous gift from her parents. +Mia was so happy with the present. She hugged the animal and thanked her parents. Then, she hopped back on her bike and continued to ride. Before long, she was back home and went inside for dinner. +Mia had a wonderful adventure and was grateful for a generous present. She never forgot the day she rode around the neighborhood on her bike. +Once there was a little boy who hated to sing. Every day, his Mom asked him to sing a song and he would cry. He was very worried and didn't want to do it. One day, his Mom brought him a special song. It was bright and sunny, just like a day at the park. + +The little boy was so excited, he could hardly wait. He listened to the song and smiled. His worries were gone and he began to sing! Soon, he was singing and laughing and having so much fun. His Mom was so proud of him. + +The little boy never hated singing songs anymore. He sang them all the time and enjoyed every minute of it! His Mom was so happy and always praised him for being so brave. He was the best singer in the house! +Once upon a time there was a mighty cold mountain in the middle of a quiet forest. Every morning the birds would sing and the sun would shine bright. + +One day, a curious little boy decided to climb the mountain to see what was on the other side. He packed some sandwiches and a bottle of water and began his journey. + +As he climbed higher and higher, the air became colder and colder. But the little boy kept on walking. + +Finally, he reached the top and looked on the other side of the mountain. What he saw amazed him - it was a paradise full of wondrous things! + +The little boy smiled and admired the view. Then he remembered that he had left his bag at the bottom of the mountain, so he quickly climbed down to grab it before setting off to explore the magical land. He was sure he was going to have a mighty cold adventure! +Once there was a baby who loved to play. One day, she was playing with her toys in the garden. Suddenly, she sneezed! It was a very loud sneeze! The baby felt something on her nose. She touched it and saw a thing. It was a small, hard thing. + +The baby wondered what it was. She picked it up and looked at it more carefully. She saw that it was a small rock! She smiled and put it in her pocket. + +From then on, the baby was very careful with her sneezes. Whenever she felt one coming, she closed her eyes tight and held her breath. And when she couldn't help but sneeze, she looked around for the hard things! +Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Bert. He was very clever, but he was still learning new things every day. One day, he came across a disgusting old piece of cheese. He had never seen cheese before, so he wanted to learn more about it. + +Bert sniffed the cheese and then licked it. He quickly realized it was really nasty. He made a funny face and backed away. He knew he did not like the cheese at all! + +After that, Bert continued to explore and he soon came across a pile of delicious looking crumbs. He quickly munched up the yummy crumbs and realized he had learned a new lesson about food. Now, he knew not to eat anything that looks disgusting! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She wanted to go on an adventure and so she decided to march through the forest. As she marched, she kept her eyes open for something special. + +Soon, she found something amazing - a big tasty pick! She was so excited and quickly picked it up. She hugged the pick tightly and kept marching. + +She followed her nose and found a field full of very tasty strawberries. She couldn't believe her luck! She happily picked the strawberries, filling her basket with them. + +After a long time of marching and picking, the girl got very tired. But she had a basket full of tasty strawberries and was very happy. She marched back home, holding the pick tightly. + +The girl hugged her pick and the basket of strawberries together. She knew she had been on a great adventure. From then on, she remembered to always keep her eyes open for something special, just like her march through the forest! +Once upon a time there was a mom and a dad who loved each other very much. One day, they started to quarrel, which made them very sad. The dad left the house and went for a long walk. + +In the meantime, the mom went to the telephone and called her friend. She told her about the quarrel and asked for advice. The friend gave her good advice about how to make the quarrel perfect. + +The mom was so happy that she thanked her friend, said goodbye, and hung up the telephone. + +The mom then went to look for her dad. She found him walking down the street, and she ran over to him. They hugged each other and apologized for since they had quarreled. + +They were happy to be together again, and they went home hand in hand. From that day onwards, they never quarreled again and were the perfect couple. +Once upon a time, there was a soft rhinoceros called Flo. She lived in the jungle and loved to explore. One day, Flo decided to go for a walk in the forest. As she walked, she saw a shiny object on the ground. She quickly grabbed it, and it was a beautiful bracelet! Flo was so happy, she put it on her wrist and kept walking. + +Not long after, Flo saw a bird in a tree. She wanted to grab it, but the bird flew away. She was a bit disappointed, but then she heard a noise. She looked up and saw something big and grey. It was a rhinoceros! Flo was very excited and she ran over to him. He was very friendly and they started playing together. Flo was so happy she had found a friend. + +Soon the big rhinoceros had to go home, and Flo waved goodbye. But before he left, he gave her a big hug. Flo was so happy she had a new friend and was sure she would see him again soon. + +Later that night, Flo hugged her soft pillow and thought about her day. She had found a shiny bracelet and met a new rhinoceros friend, it had been the best day ever! +One day there was a terrible noise outside. It was so loud that a little boy had to cover his ears. He ran outside to see what was happening and saw a big fireman with a yellow hat. He was yelling and telling everyone to stay inside their houses. + +The little boy was so scared and he wanted to cry. The fireman saw him and kneeled down to talk to the little boy. He said, “Don’t worry little one, I am here to help!†The fireman said he had to help put out the terrible fire. + +The little boy was so brave. He told the fireman that he could help too, and the two of them ran towards the fire together. Afterworking together for a long time, they finally managed to put out the fire. + +The little boy was so proud of himself, and the fireman was very thankful. He gave the little boy a big hug and said, “You were very brave. You saved us all!†+Once upon a time, there was a small dark bottle. Inside the bottle lived a tiny creature called a genie. The genie had a special power that granted 3 wishes. One day, a 3 year old child came across the bottle. They peered inside and the genie's magical voice said, "I am the genie of the bottle. What is your name?" + +The 3 year old child was very excited and told the genie their name. The genie smiled and said, "So your name is ____, wonderful! I will now grant you three wishes!" The child smiled wide and thought about their wishes. After making three wishes, the genie disappeared. + +The 3 year old child was very happy and thanked the genie for the amazing gifts. After making sure the bottle was safe, the child continued on their way with a hop and a skip in their step. +Once there was a little girl who was always eager to run. She would run in the park, around the house, and even in the garden. Everywhere she went, she was running. + +One day, after running all morning, the little girl started to get a dry stomach. She hadn't eaten anything all morning, so her stomach felt really empty. + +The little girl knew she needed to eat something, so she ran to the kitchen. She opened the refrigerator and there was a plate full of yummy cookies with chocolate chips. She grabbed two cookies and ran to the living room. She sat down and gobbled her snacks up. + +Soon, her stomach felt better and not so dry. She was happy and ready to run around again. She could again explore and play, free from the discomfort of a dry stomach. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was very excited because it was her birthday. It was a sunny day, so she rushed outside to play in the garden. + +In the garden, she saw a word. It was a dry word and it was very charming. She liked the way it looked and wanted to take it home. So Lucy put the word carefully in her pocket and brought it inside. + +She decided to use the dry word to make a birthday card for herself. She cut a beautiful shape out of a piece of paper and then glued the word on it. It looked perfect! + +She put the card on the kitchen table and waited for her parents to come home so they could see it. When they arrived they were so charmed by her card that they gave her a big hug and told her they were very proud of her. + +Lucy hugged her parents back and was so happy to have a beautiful, dry word to make her birthday card. +Once there was a big dog. He had a warm vest on, and he was so happy. He ran and jumped and played all day. + +But one day something terrible happened. Big dog stayed outside too long, and he became dead. + +The people were sad. They put a blanket over the dog, and they carried him away. + +Big dog's vest stayed outside for a long time. It was so sad to see how still the vest was without Big dog in it. + +But then one day something wonderful happened. A new dog came to the house. He had a very big smile, and he was ready to play. + +The people put the vest on the new dog, and everyone smiled. They took the dog outside, and he ran and jumped and kept everyone happy. + +Big dog was gone, but his vest stayed to keep another dog warm and happy. The vest stayed with the new dog all day. +Once upon a time, there lived three brave boys. They were very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, the boys wanted to go to the big ocean. They all jumped in the ocean and started swimming. It was so cold, but they loved it! + +The boys had fun jumping in and out of the waves, but they soon got tired. When they decided to head back to the beach, they saw a huge wave coming towards them. They tried to resist, but it was too strong and the wave crashed over them. + +The boys were scared, but eventually the wave passed and they managed to get back to the shore. They felt much better once they were safe, and even more adventurous! They never forgot that big wave and learnt to always respect the ocean. +One day, a boy named Tim was walking with his mom and dad. They were in a big park and it was very hot. Suddenly, Tim noticed that the trees were creating a lot of shade. He said to his mom and dad, "Look! The shade is wide!" His mom and dad smiled. They were happy to see how wide the shade was. + +They walked a bit further and the shade was getting bigger. Tim shouted, "Yay! The shade is increasing!" Mom and dad laughed. The sun was still very hot and the shade was a relief. + +They kept walking and they looked up. The shade was above them and it made them feel cool. Tim said, "Look! The shade is still increasing!" Mom and dad smiled and they agreed. + +Suddenly, they reached a part of the park with no shade. The sun was very hot and they were all hot. Tim said, "Let's walk back so I can see the shade increase again!" Mom and dad smiled and they all walked back to see the shade getting bigger. + +By the end of their walk, the shade was very wide. They were all feeling cool and refreshed. Tim said, "It's great to see the shade increase!" and mom and dad agreed. +Once upon a time, there was a nation full of people. Everyone in the nation was very nice to each other, but it was also very messy. One day, the people called a meeting to try to solve their messiness. They talked and talked and talked, but nothing seemed to help. + +Finally, they came up with a plan. They called a cleanup day, where everyone in the nation worked together. Everyone put on their rubber gloves and started tidying up the mess. They picked up toys, put away books, and wiped down the walls. + +By the end of the day, the nation was neat and tidy. Everyone was so happy, they all cheered! They had shown that if they worked together, they could make their nation a better, tidier place. The people celebrated all night long and thanked each other for their hard work. + +What a wonderful nation! +Sam was at the zoo. He was holding Mommy's hand and walking around. All of a sudden, he heard a loud roar. Sam looked up and saw a big wild animal. It had big horns and a big, wild mane. Sam pointed and yelled, "Look, Mommy! A lion!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, isn't it beautiful?" Sam kept looking at the lion and he couldn't believe how big it was. All of a sudden, the lion roared again. Sam jumped and held Mommy's hand tight. He was scared, but he was also excited. + +Mommy said, "It's okay, Sam. That lion isn't wild. He just wants to be your friend." Sam smiled and waved at the lion. Then the lion roared again, but this time it sounded like he was saying, "Hello, Sam!" Sam laughed and waved back. + +He was having so much fun at the zoo! Now he knew why everyone like to come here so much. He would come back soon and see the wild lion again. +Once upon a time, there was a bird called Marty. Marty had soft and fluffy wings, and she liked to fly in the sky. One day, Marty flew near a skull. She was so scared and wanted to fly away, but when she looked closely she saw a big shiny coin in the skull’s eye socket. + +She was so curious that she flew down to take a closer look. It felt brave, but her heart was beating so fast. When she got close, she noticed a sparkle. She flew in and grabbed the shiny coin with her tiny beak. + +Marty was so grateful for finding the coin. She thanked the skull, then held the coin close to her heart and flew away. Marty used the coin to buy nice things for her family, and she was very happy. She now believes that everything we need is right in front of us, just waiting to be found. +Once upon a time there was a refuse collector. He drove a colorful van every day to collect all the waste and rubbish in the town. He liked the van very much; it was the most exciting part of his day. + +One morning, he woke up and realized that his van was gone! He searched everywhere for it but couldn't find it. He was so sad and confused. + +But then he noticed a little 3 year old child in the park. The child was playing with a small colorful van and he asked her if it was his van. The little girl just smiled and refused to give it away. + +The refuse collector wasn't mad, he was happy and grateful that the van was safe and in good hands. He thanked the little girl and gave her some sweets. Then, he went to buy a colorful van of his own. +One day, John wanted to clean his yard. He got a powerful hose and pointed it in the direction of the piles of leaves. He turned on the hose, and the powerful water shot out and made the leaves scatter in all directions. + +John soon noticed that the water from the hose was not strong enough to clean the yard completely. So, he decided to make it more powerful. He tightened the nozzle of the hose until the water coming out was much stronger. Now, with the powerful hose, the leaves were completely gone! + +John was pleased with his work. With the help of the powerful hose, he was able to clean the yard quickly and easily! +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old coat. Nobody wanted to wear him because he was so heavy. So he stayed in the closet all alone. Every morning, he would peek out to see if anyone was coming to get him. But no one ever did. + +One day, a little 3-year-old girl opened the closet door. She saw the grumpy old coat and smiled. "This is just perfect for me!" she said. She weighed it in her hands and found it was very light. Then she put it on and felt wonderful. + +From then on, she wore the grumpy old coat all the time. Whenever she went outside, she stayed warm and cozy. Even when she was grumpy, the coat made her happy. And now, the grumpy old coat is always in the three-year-old girl's closet, waiting for her to wear it. +Once upon a time, there was a brave rabbit. He had a nice, warm mitten to keep his hand nice and toasty. One day, he dared to go outside on a cold day. He shivered as the cold wind blew against his mitten. He hopped around through the cold snow. + +Then, he saw a scary bear. The bear was huge and had big claws! The brave rabbit was scared, so he just stood still. He wanted to run away, but he was too scared. Suddenly, he had an idea. He opened his mitten and waved it in the air. + +The brave rabbit shouted, “Go away, bear!†The bear was confused and ran away! The brave rabbit cheered, feeling very proud. His mitten was a big help! He hopped home to his warm burrow, never to forget his big dare on a cold day. +Once upon a time there was a large fisherman. He was happy and loved spending time by the river. Every day he would part with his friends and wander down to the river. He wanted to try and catch some fish. + +Sometimes he was successful, and the fisherman would catch a large fish. But other times he would catch nothing at all. + +One day, the fisherman hoped to have luck on his side. He had part with his friends and was ready to go. As he arrived at the river, he saw that the water was wide and deep. It looked like a perfect spot to catch a large fish. + +The fisherman began to cast his line and wait. He waited and waited, but nothing seemed to bite. Eventually, a very large fish came along. The fisherman was so excited and pulled the line in. + +He was very pleased with his catch and wanted to part with a smile. He had succeeded in catching the large fish and this was a cause for celebration! + +The fisherman thanked the river for his success and headed home. He was a very happy fisherman indeed. +Once upon a time there was a wild pirate. He wanted to find an adventure and explore the world. So one day he asked a fish if he knew of any good places to explore. +The fish said, "No, but why don't you ask the bird? He might know something." +So the wild pirate flew up to the sky to ask the bird. The bird told him, "Yes, there is a place you can explore. It is a far away island with many exciting things to see!" + +The wild pirate was excited and thanked the bird. He flew to the island and was amazed at all the wild places to explore. He swam in the deep blue sea and climbed the tall trees. He found so many interesting things, he didn't want to leave. + +But after a while, the wild pirate decided it was time to go home. He thanked the bird and fish for their help and sailed off in search of more adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little bear. He was always looking for a way to make new friends. One day, he had a great idea! + +He took some powder and put it into the river. He collected some of the powder in a cup and put it in the middle of the path. He waited and soon he saw a little rabbit coming down the path. + +The little bear remembered what he had been taught by his mother: to be kind to all animals. So he offered the rabbit some of the powder from his cup! The rabbit was so happy, it hopped around and around. + +The rabbit was so happy to have made a new friend. It wanted to thank the bear for being so kind. As a token of its appreciation, it took some of the powder from the bear's cup and blew it around the bear's face. The bear waved and giggled as the powder flew around him. + +From that day on, the little bear and the rabbit have been the best of friends. The bear is always so clever when it comes to making new friends. He never forgets the power of kindness. +Once there was a smart man. He liked to use his hammer. Every day he would use it to fix things. + +One day he was washing his clothes. He was in the middle of washing them when the hammer fell in the water. The man was very sad. + +He thought and thought until he had an idea. He put his hand in the water and felt around until he found the hammer. He then took it out and dried it off with a cloth. + +The man was happy. His hammer was clean again, thanks to his smart thinking. From then on, he was careful not to let it near the water again. +Alice was excited. She was going on a trip with her family! She couldn't wait to go exploring. + +They all got into the car and drove off. Along the way, Alice watched out the window as the scenery changed. + +When they arrived, Alice looked around. Everything was so different and new. + +Alice and her family got out of the car and went to check-in at the airport. Alice saw lots of people with their luggage. She helped her family carry their suitcases over to the desk. + +Soon, it was time to board the plane. Alice was nervous. She hung on to her dad's hand tight. But once the plane was in the air, she felt excited again. She enjoyed looking down at the clouds and watching the world below. + +When the plane landed, Alice was relieved. She was so happy to surrender her troubles and start her adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sally and Joe. They were so happy together. + +One day, Sally had a great idea. She wanted to go to the ice cream shop. She suggested it to Joe, and he thought it sounded like a yummy plan. + +The two friends walked to the ice cream shop and looked at all the tasty treats. Sally got a cone with rainbow sprinkles, and Joe had a cone with chocolate ice cream. Yum! + +It was so much fun, but Joe was a little bit sad. He didn't have enough money to get a treat for his mom. + +Sally had an idea. She suggested Joe ask hers mom for a tip. She said her mom was a very nice lady and would help. + +Joe thanked Sally and ran home. He found a coin in the sofa and gave it to his mom. She gave him a warm hug and two extra coins as a tip. Joe was so happy! + +He went back to the ice cream shop and bought a special treat for his mom. Everyone was so happy and the ice cream was yummy. They all had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a wild fireplace. It was big and it had lots of colors. Everyday, two children would cover it with fun things. + +The first child was Bill. He liked to cover the fireplace with lots of blankets. He wanted it to be soft and comfy like his bed. + +The other child was Sarah. She was very creative. She would cover the fireplace with pictures, flowers and feathers. That way it looked very pretty. + +The two children would work together and have lots of fun. Every day the fireplace would look wild and bright. The children were very proud of their work. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Hannah. She wanted to go on an adventure. So she gathered some friends and they planned to visit a special place. + +They got on a boat and sailed across the sea. After a long journey, they reached a wonderful island. It was full of treasures! They were so excited. + +As they explored the island, they spotted a soft, furry treasure. It was a small bunny! They were very happy and took the bunny back to their boat. + +The bunny hopped around the boat, and the friends had lots of fun playing with it. Then the bunny went to sleep. + +At the end of their visit, the friends said goodbye to their furry treasure and sailed away. They were grateful for the adventure and looked forward to their next visit. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved to go for walks. Every day he had the same routine. He would get dressed, put on a hat and make his way down the path. + +On one particular day, he noticed two children playing in the dirt. He smiled and said a polite hello. The children waved back. He loved to see the children being so polite. + +The old man had an idea. He took out a piece of paper from his pocket, and using a stick, he drew a path in the sand. It began from the children and spread out in different directions. + +The children were so surprised and delighted by the old man's kindness. They thanked him for the path and waved goodbye. The old man smiled and waved back as he made his way down the path. +Once upon a time there was a pot. It was a very bright pot that glistened in the sunlight. The pot wanted friends but was very worried about being alone. He wished he could find someone who shared his love for the sun. + +One day, the pot spotted a bright butterfly fluttering around the garden. The pot's worries melted away as the butterfly flew closer and closer. Finally, the butterfly landed on the pot's side and they became friends. + +The butterfly and the pot shared many adventures in the bright sun. They jumped over streams, laughed in the breeze and swirled in circles around the garden. The pot never worried anymore, because he knew his friend the butterfly was always there to keep him company in the bright garden. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. One day, her mummy gave her a string. Lucy was very happy. She loved to play with the string. She moved it from side to side, making different shapes. Sadly, the string broke. Lucy was sad. She pouted and frowned. + +Mummy gave Lucy some glue. She showed Lucy how to use it and also gave her a paintbrush. Together they glued the string back together. When the glue and string were dry, Lucy showed her mummy the new string. It was shiny and fixed. + +Lucy was happy again. She thanked her mummy and put the string away safely. Her mummy was pleased that Lucy had fixed her broken string. +Once there was a yummy dog. He loved to run around the park and play fetch. One day he found a yummy bone in the grass. He happily picked it up and sunk his teeth into it. But then something happened. It started to rot. He quickly dropped it and ran away.