diff --git "a/TinyStories_1546.txt" "b/TinyStories_1546.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1546.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +One morning, the bird saw a frog sitting by the pond. + +Frog: "Hello bird, can you supply me some water? + +Bird: "Yes, hop in and I'll supply you the water you need." + +So, the frog hopped into the pond and the bird sprinkled some water on the frog with her beak. The frog felt much better after being supplied with the water. + +Then, the frog said, "Thank you bird! You have supplied me with a nice drink." + +The bird smiled, spread her wings and flew away. From that day onwards, the bird would come to the small pond every morning to supply the frog with water. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Danny. He loved to explore outside and was always curious about the world around him. + +One day when Danny was playing in the garden, he heard a strange noise coming from behind the bushes. He walked over and peeked through the leaves. He saw a hanger on the ground, with a strange blue light shining from it. It made Danny feel very curious and he decided to take a closer look. + +The hanger felt very cold in Danny's little hands, but he didn't let go. Suddenly the hanger began to shake, and the blue light grew brighter and brighter. "Oh, this is so interesting!" Danny said excitedly. + +Just then, a voice came from the hanger. "Danny, don't be afraid. Freeze!" it said. Danny froze in place. He watched with wide eyes as the hanger rose up into the air and flew away in a big blue circle. Danny never saw the hanger again, but he always remembered it as the most interesting thing he had ever seen! +Bob and his sister Sally were walking along the beach. + +Bob saw something in the sand and shouted "Look!" + +Sally ran over and saw a bright green palm tree. Its leaves were swaying in the breeze. + +"This tree must have been here for a long time," said Sally. "It looks very reliable!" + +Bob agreed and they both started climbing the tree. They laughed and shouted as they went higher and higher until they reached the top. + +They stayed up there for a while, enjoying the view. + +"This is the best adventure ever," said Bob. + +Sally smiled and shouted, "Let's do it again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and very curious. He wanted to hear what the grown ups were talking about when they used 'big words.' + +One day, Jack went with his mum and dad to the park. As they were walking, Daddy said to Mummy, "You know what the law says about leaving things messy!" + +Mummy replied, "The law says it's not okay to leave things lying around and that we have to be neat." + +Jack asked, "What is the law?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "The law is like a rule. We have to do what it says so that everyone is happy." + +Mummy added, "That's why it's important to pick up our toys and not leave things messy." + +Jack nodded and said, "I hear!" From then on, Jack was very careful to pick up his toys and help his parents keep the park neat. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Chris. Chris loved to play in the backyard. One day as Chris was playing he saw a cheap toy in the corner of the backyard. He went to pick it up and it started to tremble. + +Chris was scared and ran away to find his mom. He said, "Mom, I saw a toy in the backyard and it started to tremble!" + +His mom said, "Oh, honey, don't worry. That's just the wind blowing the toy around. Sometimes a bit of wind can make things look like they are trembling." + +Chris smiled and felt better. He ran back to the backyard to play with his new toy. He decided to keep playing until bedtime. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a elderly beetle who lived in a big forest. Every day she would provide food and shelter for all the animals in the woods. One day she heard a noise coming from a nearby tree. She slowly crept up to the tree to see what was going on. When she arrived, she saw a small 3 year old boy picking apples and singing. + +The beetle said, "Hello there! What are you doing in my woods?" + +The little boy stopped singing and smiled. "I'm picking apples for my mommy! She said I could come here," he replied. + +The beetle smiled and said, "What a kind thing to do! I'm an elderly beetle and I provide food for all the animals in the woods, would you like to help me? + +The boy nodded eagerly, so the beetle and the boy worked together to provide food for all the animals. Afterward, the beetle thanked the boy for all his help. + +The little boy smiled and waved goodbye to the elderly beetle. From that day on, the beetle was happy knowing that she had a new friend who could help her provide for the animals in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a worm who lived in the ground. His name was Eric. He was very small and loved to play in the dirt. One day, Eric went to visit his friend. His friend's name was John. + +Eric and John said hi and were having so much fun when they noticed something smelly. It was a pile of dirt which was full of worms! Eric was so excited and asked John to play with him in the pile. + +John refused. He said, "No way! I don't want to get my hands dirty and smelly from those worms!" Eric was very sad. He wished he could have fun with his friend in the pile of worms. + +But then John had a great idea. He said, "Let's play with the worms in a different way! We can make them into a tower. That way we can still have a lot of fun, but our hands won't get dirty or smelly at all!" + +Eric was so happy and both of them began to make the tower with the worms. They laughed and enjoyed the game together. So they learned that they could still have fun without getting smelly. +Once there was a small animal who liked to go on adventures. One day, she decided to go on a long journey. She packed her bag and set out. + +As she started on her trail, she found a harsh path. The small animal was worried but she kept walking. When she looked up, she saw a big, strong tree. + +The small animal was so happy that she smiled and nodded. The tree then spoke to her. +"You should follow the trail. It will take you to some amazing places. Just take your time and enjoy the journey," said the tree. + +The small animal nodded again and thanked the tree. She followed the trail, and it was just as amazing as the tree said it would be! She enjoyed the journey, and the trail lead her to some wonderful places. + +The small animal learned a lot from the harsh path, and she was grateful for the advice from the strong tree. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Maisie and Sue. They loved playing together everyday but today was special as Sue had brought a prune for them to share. + +Maisie was very jealous when Sue took a bite of the prune. She wanted her own bite too! So she said, "Sue wait! delay a little, I want some too." + +Sue replied, "No delay! I want it all for me." + +Maisie insisted, "Please delay! Share with me too." + +Sue agreed, and the two friends happily shared the prune and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Ella and Toby. They were best friends. + +One day, Ella said to Toby, "Let's celebrate!" Toby was so excited. He asked, "What are we celebrating?" + +Ella said, "We are celebrating because we found an old cable!" + +Toby said, "That's funny!" The two friends laughed and celebrated. They jumped up and down and cheered with joy. + +They had so much fun celebrating the cable. Toby was so happy, he asked Ella if they could celebrate more. Ella smiled and said, "Sure, let's celebrate again!". +John was a poor boy. He wanted to go to university, but he didn't know how he could ever get enough money. He asked his mom if she could help him, but she said she didn't know what to do. + +John decided he would do it himself. So he started to look for a job. He didn't find one for a long time, but eventually he found one that paid enough money. + +John worked hard and saved up all his money. After many months, he had enough to go to university. He was so excited, he ran to his mom and showed her all his money. + +John's mom was so proud of him. She said "You have worked so hard and decided to do it all by yourself. Now you can go to university!" + +John was really happy. He thanked his mom and went off to buy all the things he needed for university. He was on his way to make his dreams come true. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was so excited because today was a special day - it was her birthday. Lily was so happy that she began to bow to show her appreciation for the special day. + +At the same time, her grandfather was looking out of the window, watching the festivities and smiling. He had a very special memory of his own birthday - it was a memory that made him smile, but also made him feel a little weird. + +As Lily skipped around outside, her grandfather came to the window and called her over. She came up to the window, and he put his hand lovingly on her head. + +Grandfather: "Lily, do you know how special today is?" + +Lily: "Yes, it is my birthday!" + +Grandfather: "That's right! Today, you have a special memory that will last forever. Don't ever forget it." + +Lily smiled and gave her grandfather a big hug before going back outside to enjoy the rest of her birthday party. From that day on, she would always remember what her grandfather said. She cherished the memory of her birthday, and the weird feeling she felt when her grandfather told her about it. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was only three years old and she was with her mommy. She loved exploring and was always looking for something new to find. + +One day, the girl saw a man in the forest. She was scared of the man and ran back to her mommy. + +“Mommy! I found a man in the woods!†She said, pointing in the direction she saw him. + +“It’s okay sweetheart, don’t be scared. Let’s go take a closer look.†Her mommy said. + +So they walked to the spot the girl saw the man and he was still there. + +“Hi, I’m the forest ranger. I’m here to make sure everyone is having fun and staying safe.†The man said. + +The girl smiled and ran up to him. She wasn’t scared anymore. + +Her mommy thanked the man for his work and the girl and her mommy continued their explore. They had many more wonderful finds together! +Maggie was walking through the desert. The sun was fierce, the sand was hot, and there was nothing but cacti around. + +Suddenly, she saw something. Someone was sitting in the middle of the desert. She crept closer. + +It was an old man. He was looking at the cacti and had the saddest expression. + +Maggie smiled. "Hello!" she said. + +The old man looked up. "Hello," he said, and sighed. + +Maggie felt sorry for the old man. She wanted to help. + +She picked the softest, most colourful cactus she could find, and presented it to the old man. + +He smiled. Then, with one quick motion, he crushed the cactus in his strong hands. + +Maggie gasped. + +The old man chuckled. He pointed to a pile of broken cacti - each one with a different colour and pattern - and said, "Beautiful, isn't it?" + +Maggie smiled. She understood. Even though the desert was fierce and hot, it was still full of beauty. +Bob was a loyal friend. He had an old, worn-out jacket that he loved. Whenever it got cold outside, Bob wrapped himself up in his jacket and relaxed. + +One day, Bob was sitting in the park, relaxing in his old jacket, when his friend Lucy came by. + +"Hi Bob," said Lucy. "Why are you wearing your old jacket again?" + +Bob smiled at his friend. "I just like it! It makes me feel relaxed," he said. + +Lucy smiled too. "That's really loyal of you, Bob!" She said. "I've never seen anyone stay so loyal to an old jacket for so long!" + +Bob laughed. He enjoyed the warmth of his jacket, and the loyalty it showed to him. From that day on, Bob's old jacket became his favorite thing to wear! +Once upon a time there was a family of four. Mommy, Daddy, brother, and a baby. They lived in a big house on a hill. + +One day Mommy and Daddy woke up very early in the morning. They prepared the jet and had to go away for a few days. +The brother and baby were sad. + +They asked "Where are you going?" +Mommy said, "We are leaving on a jet. We must prepare it quickly!" + +The brother said, "What will you be doing when you're away?" +Daddy replied, "We are on a mission to find something special." + +The brother and baby wanted to join them, but Mommy said, "No. You must stay here and help Grandma." They were not happy. + +When they got back they were all tired and covered in mud. The brother and baby were disgusted. + +Mommy and Daddy smiled and said, "We found something very special." + +The brother and baby were excited to know what it was. Mommy opened her hand and said, "We found two shiny pennies! Isn't that special?" + +The brother and baby thought it was the best thing ever! They all laughed and hugged each other. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was very thoughtful and liked to help out around the house. One day he saw a man in the garden and wondered what he was doing. + +"What are you doing?" he asked. + +"I'm attaching some corn to these posts," said the man. + +Jack was so impressed. He thought "I want to attach the corn too!" + +He asked the man if he could help, and the man said "Sure! Just grab some of the corn and take it to that post over there and attach it. Make sure you do it tight. The birds will love this!" + +Jack was so excited to help. He ran and grabbed some corn and quickly attached it to the post. The man thanked him for his help and Jack was so proud of his efforts. + +From that day on, Jack enjoyed helping out with attaching corn whenever he got the chance. He was a very thoughtful little boy. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very curious and brave. + +One day, Lucy and her mommy were walking in the park. Suddenly, Lucy saw a guard. He was wearing a blue hat and smiling. Lucy wanted to talk to him. + +She leaned closer and called out, "Hello!" The guard smiled and said, "Hi there! Can I help you?" + +Lucy was very cheerful. She said, "I like your hat. Can I touch it?" The guard nodded and said, "Of course!" Lucy gently leaned towards his hat and touched it softly. + +The guard smiled and said, "Thank you for being so friendly!" Lucy smiled back and waved goodbye. +One day, a little girl found a mysterious kitten. She was very excited, and wanted to play with it. She asked her mom what to do, and her mom said “You can include it in your family!†The little girl was so happy and gave the kitten a hug. The kitten purred and snuggled in her arms. + +The little girl asked her mom “What should I name the kitten?†+Her mom replied, “That’s up to you, but I think it should be something special.†+ +The little girl thought hard until she came up with the perfect name - Misty. She smiled and said, “I like it! Misty is a special and mysterious name.†+ +So from then on, Misty was part of the family. The little girl and Misty would spend every day playing and having fun together! +Once upon a time there was a hero called Mark. Mark was very brave and everyone in the land looked up to him. One day Mark set out on an adventure. + +He walked through the forest, but suddenly he saw something which made him stop. A big dragon was blocking his path! Mark was scared, but he paused for a moment to think about what he should do. + +Mark had an idea. He shouted "Go away big dragon!" in his brave voice. The dragon, who was really quite foolish, thought Mark was much bigger than he really was and it left. + +Mark laughed and thanked the dragon for its mistaken idea. He was so happy he continued on his journey, and everyone in the land cheered when they heard what their hero had done! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Lucy. They loved to play together in the garden. + +One day, Jack had an idea. He grabbed an old bucket and ran to the grape bush. + +"Let's fill this bucket with grapes!," he said to Lucy. + +"Yippee!", Lucy laughed. + +Jack and Lucy began to pick the grapes from the bush. The grapes were big and juicy, and very tasty. + +"Yum!", said Jack, "These grapes are delicious!" + +When the bucket was full, the two friends took it inside for a snack. They each picked a grape and munched away. Lucy thought they were the best grapes she had ever eaten! + +"These grapes are so tasty!" she said. + +Jack agreed. "Yes they are! Let's fill this bucket again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old, and she loved to play outside. + +One day, her mother said to her, "Lucy, let's go to the post office." Lucy was very excited because she loved going to the post office and looking at all the different letters. + +At the post office, Lucy said excitedly, "Mom, can I buy a postcard?" "Yes, Lucy," said her mother, "but remember not to spoil it." + +"I won't spoil it, mom," said Lucy. She bought some postcards and wrote a letter to her friend. + +But when she put it in the post box her mummy saw, Lucy had drawn on the postcard. + +Mummy said sadly, "Oh, Lucy, you have spoiled the postcard and it can't be sent now." She could see that Lucy was hurt, so she gave her a hug. "Let's go home and write a new letter," mummy said. + +So Lucy wrote another letter to her friend and it was sent the very next day. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit named Candy. Candy was so delicate and gentle, everyone in the forest adored her. + +One day, Candy accidentally stepped on the tail of another rabbit. The poor rabbit was really mad! He growled at Candy and said, "Why did you step on my tail?!" + +But Candy knew it was an accident, so she tried to apologize. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you," Candy said softly. + +The other rabbit was still angry, but then he thought about how gentle and kind Candy always is. He felt his heart soften and he said, "It's okay. I forgive you." + +Candy was so happy and relieved. She thanked him for his kindness and the two rabbits stayed friends. That's why it is important to be gentle and to forgive. +Once upon a time there were two little berries, a blueberry and a raspberry. They were having a race to see who could get to the finish line first. + +The blueberry hopped up onto his board and zoomed off! But the raspberry wasn't too sure how to go forward. + +"Do I just move forward?" the raspberry asked. + +The blueberry shouted back, "No! You need to reverse!" + +So the raspberry put one foot in front of the other and reversed all the way around the board. He started going faster and faster. + +Soon the blueberry noticed he was going too fast. He shouted out, "Watch out for that spicy chili pepper!" + +The raspberry skidded to a stop and avoided the pepper. Now he knew how to reverse quickly and safely. + +The race was on! The blueberry and raspberry zoomed around the board until finally the raspberry crossed the finish line. + +The raspberry was so happy that he had won the race. He had learned an important lesson about reversing! +Tommy and his mother were walking in the park one sunny day. Suddenly they saw a radish on the ground. It was shiny and round. + +"Mommy, can I pick up the radish?" asked Tommy. + +"Yes, Tommy, you can pick it up," replied his mother. + +So Tommy bent down and picked up the radish. He looked at it carefully. He pinched it and felt how juicy it was. + +"What should I do with it, Mommy?" asked Tommy uncertainly. + +His mother smiled at him. "That's a good question. What do you think we can do with the radish?" + +Tommy thought for a moment. Then he said, "I know! I can make a radish necklace!" + +Tommy's mom was very impressed with his creative idea. + +"That's great, Tommy! Let's do it!" she said. + +So Tommy and his mom made a necklace out of the radish. Tommy was so proud of his work that he wore it all day. At night he even put it in his bed so he could look at it while he slept. +Once upon a time there was a mummy who loved her little girl very much. They liked to play together every day. One day the mummy said, “What shall we do today?†+ +The little girl said with a smile, “Let’s open the drawer.†+ +The mummy asked, “What have you forgotten in there?†+ +The little girl opened the drawer and said, “It’s a lovely surprise!†Inside she found a butterfly, who fluttered around the room. + +The mummy laughed and said, “Oh, you did forget our surprise!†+ +The little girl was so happy she gave the butterfly a big hug, and they all played a game with the butterfly. They laughed and giggled all day long, enjoying the lovely surprise in the drawer. +One day, Jane and her mom went on a trip to the beach. Jane was excited to be by the water. She could see the sparkling blue ocean, and the white sand. Jane and her mom decided to go for a kayak ride. + +Jane was having so much fun paddling around in the kayak. But then something disturbed her, a big splash! She looked over and saw a dolphin jumping out of the water. Jane was charmed. + +"Mom, look at the dolphin!" Jane said. + +"Oh it's so charming," her mom replied. + +Jane was mesmerized by the dolphin, and she never wanted the kayak ride to end. Soon they were back on land and watching the Dolphin swim away. Jane waved goodbye, and was so happy she was able to experience this special adventure. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a brilliant infant and a three year old child. They both loved to play together. + +One day, the three year old said to the infant: "Let's go and explore!" And the infant replied with a smile: "Yes, let's!" + +The child and infant explored outside, chasing butterflies and picking daisies. Hours passed, and eventually the sky above them began to darken. + +The infant said sadly: "We have to go home now." But the child said: "No! We can play for just a little longer!" + +The infant looked around and said: "We can't stay out here. We have to return." So eventually, the child and the infant said goodbye and returned home. + +But the fun wasn't over yet! They both knew they would be back to play together soon. +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bear named Bill. He liked to spend his days all alone in the woods. + +One day, Bill was feeling lonely so he decided to go and visit his friend, Pickles the pig. When he reached Pickles' house, he couldn't believe his eyes! All around the house was a beautiful garden that was full of flowers and buzzing with bees and butterflies. + +Bill urged Pickles to come and play hide and seek. But Pickles said "I need to make some cakes in the oven for my family. Can you help me find all of the ingredients?" + +Bill said "I'll help you find the ingredients, but can I still hide too?" + +Pickles said "Yes, of course! But hurry, the oven is almost ready!" + +So, Bill and Pickles began to search for the ingredients in the garden. They found some delicious apples and honey to add to the cakes. But then, they saw a basket of eggs that wasn't available. Luckily, they spotted some eggs in the bushes nearby and they were able to finish their baking! + +After they finished baking the delicious cakes, they finally had some time to play hide and seek. Bill found a perfect spot under the tree and Pickles ran around counting to ten. When Pickles couldn't find Bill, he gave up and said "Oh! I can't believe you were able to hide so well!" + +Bill hugged Pickles +Once upon a time there was a car. The car was shiny and red. One day the car saw a book. The book looked fun. So the car said to itself, “I want to read the book!†+ +The car drove over to the book. It used its gentle wheels to gently roll over to the book. The car looked at the book. There were lots of fun pictures. The car said to itself, “I like this book! I want to read it.†+ +The car opened the book. It was excited to read the book. But then something strange happened. Words jumped out of the book! + +The words said, “Hello! We are the story words. Can you read us?†+ +The car smiled and said, “Yes! I can read you.†+ +The words smiled and said, “Great! Let’s go for a ride!†+ +So the car and the words went for a ride. They had a lot of fun! The car read the words and the words told stories. They both had a wonderful time! +One night, Mike was in his bed. He had his blanket and he felt very cozy. Mike looked out the window and saw a big, white moon. He felt scared. + +Mike's mom came into his room and asked, "Why are you scared, honey?" + +Mike said, "I saw the moon. It's bright." + +Mike's mom said, "It's ok. The moon is like a clean, white blanket. It won't scare you." + +Mike smiled and said, "Can I have my blanket too?" + +Mike's mom put his clean, warm blanket over him and said, "Now you don't have to be scared anymore." + +Mike smiled and snuggled deeper into his blanket. He still saw the white moon, but it was calm and peaceful. +Once upon a time there was a parent. The parent stirred a large pot of ancient soup. As they stirred, they told a small child to sit at the table and be quiet. + +The child asked, “What are you doing?†+ +The parent smiled and said, “I’m stirring this ancient soup. It’s a very special recipe!†+ +The child watched as the parent stirred the pot. They asked, “Will it make me feel better?†+ +The parent laughed and said, “Yes it will! Eat some of this soup and you’ll feel better in no time!†+ +So the child ate the ancient soup and felt much better. The parent smiled, knowing the soup had done its job! +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and wanted to go outside. He asked his mom if he could go and play in the garden. + +His mom said, "Yes, but be careful. Don't go too far and make sure to come back if the wind starts to blow." + +Jack said, "Ok, Mom." He went outside and looked around. He saw some pretty flowers, the green grass and some birds singing in the trees. + +Jack was having a lot of fun until he heard a loud noise. It was the wind blowing. Jack felt a bit nervous. He looked around and saw the leaves on the trees were blowing and the clouds were moving quickly in the sky. + +"Mom!" he shouted. "I think it's time to come inside!" + +His mom came to the door and said, "Yes, I think it is. Come in and we can make some cookies together." + +Jack smiled and ran inside to help his mom make cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a modern spoon that she loved to play with. One day, when she was playing with the spoon, it suddenly started to shrink in her hands! + +Lucy was very surprised. “What’s happening?†she asked. + +Just then, her mom came into the room. “Oh, that’s magic!†she said with a smile. “This is a special spoon that shrinks and grows. Throw it up into the air, and it will grow back to normal size again.†+ +So Lucy did as she was told, and sure enough, the spoon began to grow back to normal size in mid-air. She cheered with delight. + +From that day on, Lucy never parted with her modern spoon. Whenever it started to shrink, she was always able to make it grow back again! +Once upon a time, there lived a loyal otter. Every day, he would look around for friends, but no one seemed to be interested. He was about to give up, when he heard a voice from the river. + +"Hi," said the voice, with a twinkle in its eye. The otter turned around and saw a little otter with a big smile. + +"I'm looking for friends," said the loyal otter. + +"I'm your friend!" said the little otter. "My name is Alfred!" + +The two friends checked each other out and were very pleased. From that day forward, they were together all the time. They would look for food in the river and cuddle up at night. + +The loyal otter was very happy with his new friend and they would have many wonderful adventures together. +Once there was a brave little rabbit called Earl. Earl was only three years old and very adventurous. He loved to explore and never stayed still. + +One day he decided to go to the top of the hill. As he bounced up the hill, he thought he saw something. It looked like a beautiful view of the whole forest. + +Earl was excited and he snapped his fingers! Suddenly, there was a door in the side of the hill. Earl opened the door and found himself in a rich room. The walls were lined with golden mirrors and there were colourful cushions on the floor. + +Suddenly Earl heard a voice behind him. It was the princess! + +"Welcome Earl," said the princess. "Do you like the view?" + +Earl was amazed. He nodded his head and said, "Yes - it's beautiful!" + +The princess smiled and said, "That's why I wanted to show it to you. Let's snap our fingers together and make a wish". + +Earl snapped his fingers, closed his eyes, and made a wish. The princess did the same. + +When Earl opened his eyes, the room had disappeared and he was standing back on the hilltop. He smiled and bounded down the hillside, full of happy dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a small fairy who was named Daisy. Daisy was very charming and dreamed of one day flying around the world. + +One day, Daisy was ready to spread her wings and take off. She paused for a moment to gather her courage and then, she was flying! + +When Daisy flew high into the sky, she looked down and saw a little house and a small girl in the garden playing. Daisy flew down and scattered sparkles around the little girl who was named Lola. + +Lola was very happy and called out to Daisy. Daisy stopped in mid-air and asked Lola, "What can I do for you?". Lola smiled and said "Will you show me how to fly?". + +Daisy paused and then said, "Yes, I will teach you how to fly". Daisy and Lola spent the day flying around the garden, playing games and laughing. + +When it began to get dark, Daisy paused and said, "This is the last time I can show you how to fly today. But, if you dream of flying, you might be able to fly again". With those final words, Daisy flew away into the night sky. + +Lola waved goodbye and smiled, for she knew that one day she too might be able to fly around the world like Daisy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy had a special toy that she loved. It was called a zoom. The zoom was black and every day Daisy would take it out to play with. + +One day, Daisy wanted to show her zoom to her best friend, Tim. "Can I take your zoom?" asked Tim. "I want to show it to my friends in school." + +Daisy thought for a moment and then she said, "Yes, you can take my zoom, but you must be careful with it. It is very special to me!" + +So Tim took the zoom and off he went to school. All of his friends gathered around and they all admired the black zoom. + +Then Daisy's zoom began to whirr and hum and suddenly it started to zoom away! Everyone screamed and laughed and run after it. + +But then it stopped. Daisy had found her zoom. She hugged it tight and said, "Now I know that wherever I go, my zoom will always come back to me!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She wanted to go for a walk, so she put on her shoes and set off outside. + +On her way, she passed by a big hill. "I want to roll down the hill," said Emily. + +Her mom said, "That sounds like fun, but be careful not to get hurt!" Emily nodded and began rolling down the hill. Before she knew it, she had rolled right to the bottom of the hill. + +To her surprise, she saw a big zero at the bottom. She bent down to take a closer look. "What is this zero?" Emily asked. + +"It's a zero, honey," her mom said. "When you roll a zero, it means you've earned zero points." + +"But it doesn't hurt," said Emily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "No, Emily, rolling a zero can't hurt you." + +Emily grinned and started rolling around the zero, having lots of fun. She smiled, and ran back to the top of the hill. + +And ever since then, Emily has loved rolling around the zero! +Mummy and Sarah were walking very fast. "We need to hurry," said Mummy. "Where are we going?" asked Sarah. "The mall," said Mummy. "What's a mall?" asked Sarah. "It's a big place with lots of shops," said Mummy. + +When they arrived, Sarah started to feel very Excited. She ran around the mall, looking at all the things. She was moving so fast that she started to feel dizzy. + +Mummy saw Sarah getting dizzy and said, "Sarah, it's time to go. Hurry." So Sarah and Mummy ran to the car, holding hands. They laughed and smiled all the way home. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Peter and Paul. They liked to play together and go on adventures. One day they decided to go on a walk in the forest. As they walked, they saw some silly animals, made lots of noise and laughed a lot. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud rumble. “What was that?†Peter asked. + +“It’s an earthquake!†Paul cried out. + +The ground shook like a roller coaster and the trees swayed back and forth. Peter was so scared that he forgot his hat and his shoes. He stood there, shaking and holding on to Paul. + +When the ground finally stopped shaking, Peter remembered his hat and shoes. He ran off to find them both, laughing and feeling silly. + +Paul smiled and said, “That was an exciting adventure!†+ +The two friends returned home, tired, but happy. They had a great adventure, just by taking a walk in the forest. They would never forget the earthquake. +Once upon a time there lived a girl named Jane. Jane loved ice cream and dreamed of having it every day. + +One day, she saw a sign that said, "Cheap ice cream here!" Jane was so happy that she ran to the store. She got her mom to buy her a cone of ice cream, which she ate quickly. + +That night, she dreamed of going back to the store and having another cone of ice cream. + +The next day, Jane returned to the store and asked her mom to buy her another cone of ice cream. Her mom smiled and happily obliged. + +Jane happily licked her creamy cone and said, "Thanks for getting me my ice cream, mommy!" + +Her mom replied, "You're welcome, Jane! It's so nice to see you enjoy it so much!" +Once upon a time, there were two best friends who lived in a small town. Their names were Jack and Sarah. + +One day, Sarah asked Jack to explain why the town was so special. Jack thought carefully and then said, "The town is so powerful because it has the best people in it". + +Sarah looked around and nodded her head. She said, "Yes, the people of our town are so kind and helpful". + +Jack smiled and said, "That's true. We're lucky to live here". + +Sarah smiled back and agreed. She said, "I'm so glad we're best friends". + +And they both agreed that they were more powerful together! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She liked to explore the forest and one day she found a magical mushroom. It was a hairy mushroom and it smelled very nice. + +She picked the mushroom and the forest started to change. All around her the trees, animals and plants seemed to come alive! + +Amy was very surprised and asked the mushroom what it was doing. The mushroom answered in a deep voice. + +"I am here to restore the forest to its old beauty." + +Amy was so happy and thanked the mushroom for helping her. Together they laughed and Amy hugged the mushroom goodbye. + +The mushroom waved goodbye and disappeared in a puff of smoke. The forest was restored and everybody was happy. The end. +Once upon a time there was a small red bird. He was hopping around the meadow looking for something tasty to eat. Suddenly, he spotted a juicy green bug. He quickly jumped up and tried to catch it with his beak. But it was too quick! + +The little red bird then decided to give up, so he perched on a branch. He tilted his head and saw the most beautiful sight - a butterfly! The butterfly steadly flew across the meadow and then stopped. He flapped his wings gently and balanced on a tall blade of grass. + +The bird watched the butterfly in awe, and wondered if he could ever balance like that. He hopped off his branch and slowly flew over to the butterfly. He asked, “Excuse me, can you teach me how to balance?†+ +The butterfly smiled and replied, “Of course I can! Just rub your wings together like this and then flap them to stay in one place.†The little red bird tried what the butterfly said, but he couldn’t seem to get it. He tried many times and eventually got it. He stayed balanced in mid-air! + +The bird was so happy and thanked the butterfly for teaching him how to balance. He then flew back to his branch and proudly showed off his new skill to all his bird friends. He could now balance like the beautiful green butterfly in the meadow! +Once upon a time, there was a curious fish. It liked to explore the deep, blue sea. One sunny day, the fish was splashing around when it saw a big, yellow star. The fish said, "Hi, Star! Can I play with you?" + The star said, "Sure! Let's have a splashy time together!" + +So, the fish and the star played together. They swam very fast and they jumped high, making big splashes in the water. They played hide and seek and laughed and laughed! The fish said, "We will stay together forever!" The star said, "Yes, all the time!" + +When it was time to go, the fish said goodbye and waved as it swam away. The star twinkled and waved goodbye until the fish was out of sight. +The fish kept thinking about the star, wondering what fun things they could do together next time. +One day, Tim was in his room playing with his toys when he saw something move. He looked again and saw a little mouse running across the floor. He shouted for his Mommy because he was scared. + +Mommy came running in and saw the mouse too. She quickly grabbed her broom and chased it out the door. Tim felt embarrassed so he didn't say anything. + +Mommy knew something was wrong and asked him what it was. Tim hung his head and said he felt guilty that he had shouted out. + +Mommy smiled and told him, "It's okay sweetheart, you can shout when you're scared. That's why I have walls in this house - to keep us safe." + +Tim smiled and kissed his Mommy on the cheek. He was glad he still felt safe, even when he shouted. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He liked to zoom around in his car. It made him very happy. + +One day, the man stopped by a store. He saw a bowl of tasty fruit. It looked so inviting. + +"Ooh, that looks yummy!" said the man. "I'm going to buy it!" + +He paid for the tasty fruit and quickly zoomed off. The man was excited to eat it. + +While driving, he noticed a little boy. The boy was sad and walking all alone. + +The man pulled over. He offered some of his tasty fruit to the little boy. + +The little boy smiled. "Thank you, mister!" he said. + +The man smiled and zoomed away in his car. He was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was a very gifted little girl! She loved to make things and was always turning things into something special. + +One day, Lola was looking through her toy box and found a stamp. She was so excited and she couldn't wait to figure out what to do with it! She decided to turn the stamp into a necklace. + +She went to her mom and asked her for help. Her mom said she needed some string to turn the stamp into a necklace. Lola was so excited, she ran to look for some string. + +When she found the string, she came back and sat next to her mom. Together, they used the string to turn the stamp into a necklace. When they were finished, it looked so special! + +Lola was so proud and put the new necklace right away around her neck. + +"Thank you so much, mom!" she said as she hugged her mom. +"You're so gifted, Lola!" replied her mom. +Once upon a time there was a fierce lion. He lived in the wilderness and was always on the lookout for danger. One day, he was taking a stroll around the edge of his forest when he noticed a beautiful, colourful ornament on the ground. He decided to pick it up and have it as his own. + +But as he was admiring it, he heard a loud voice. It was an elephant, who shouted, "Stop! Those are my things!" + +He quickly dropped the ornament and stepped back. "I'm sorry," he said. "I just wanted to have something pretty to keep." + +The elephant looked at him with gentle eyes and said, "It's alright, I understand. But I must prevent you from taking my things. Would you like to exchange a gift?" + +The lion was surprised, but very happy with the offer. He agreed, thanked the elephant and searched in the forest for something nice to give in return. He found a special rock and brought it back to the elephant as a gift. + +The elephant smiled, thanked the lion and said, "I'm glad you prevented this from turning into an unpleasant situation. Let us always remember to share what is beautiful and bright." + +With that, they parted ways and went on their own separate adventures. +One day, Little Joe was playing in his garden. He saw a big, tall fence. Little Joe was so excited. He said to his mom, "Mom, I can spray the fence and make it all colorful!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Joe! You can use my rich paint." + +Little Joe had lots of fun spraying the fence. He went back and forth, up and down, making a beautiful rainbow. Everyone in the neighborhood admired his work. + +Little Joe's mom was so proud of him. She said, "You did such a good job, Joe! Well done!" + +Little Joe smiled as he had made a very special fence. +Once upon a time, there lived a princess in a castle. Everyday, she wanted to escape and be independent. + +One day, while walking in the garden, she found an old door. She tried to open it but it would not open. She shouted with all her strength but it still wouldn't open. + +Suddenly, a giant appeared and said, "Do not fear little princess! I can help. Shout louder and it will open". + +The princess shouted and shouted until the door opened. She saw a magical forest beyond the door and ran into it. + +The princess was so happy and excited to be in the magical forest. She had finally escaped from the castle and was now independent! +Mandy was hot. She wanted some water. She asked her dad, "Can I have a measure of water, please?" + +Dad said, "Yes of course. Here, take this cup to the tap, and part the water into it." + +Mandy went to the tap. She pushed the handle, and the water started to flow. She watched as the cup filled up with water, until it was full. + +Then, she went back to Dad. + +"Here you are, Daddy!" said Mandy, proud of her work. + +Dad smiled. "Good job, Mandy! Now let's go and enjoy this cool water!" + +Mandy smiled, and took a big drink of the cool, refreshing water. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Sam and Maria. Sam was a brave boy and Maria was a cheerful girl. They lived on a farm filled with rocks. + +One day, Sam and Maria had an idea- to scatter the rocks around the farm. So they filled their big red wagon with rocks and went on a fun scavenger hunt. + +"Where shall the rocks go first?" said Maria. + +"Let's put it in our special treehouse!" said Sam, and so they did. + +The rocks were scattered around the base of the treehouse. Sam and Maria thought it looked quite special now. + +They decided to have a picnic and share some food. Sam and Maria were so happy that they cheered loudly. + +"This is the best day ever," said Maria. + +Sam agreed, and they continued to scatter rocks around the farm, and have a cheerful time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old. + +Amy loved to explore and went on an adventure one day. As she walked, she spotted something hidden in the grass: a beautiful butterfly! The butterfly had orange and yellow wings that were strongly printed against the green of the grass. + +Amy was so excited. She wanted to get closer to the butterfly, so she tried to move ever-so-slowly so she didn't scare it away. But the butterfly flew away! + +Amy was sad. But then, she heard something coming from behind her. It sounded like, "Hey, do you want to chase butterflies with me?" + +Amy turned around and saw a tall girl wearing a pink shirt. She smiled and nodded. + +"Let's go!" said the tall girl. + +And so, Amy and the tall girl ran and laughed as they chased butterflies until the sun started to set. It was the best day Amy ever had! +The sun shone in the sky and made everything look bright and happy. + +Jim and his mom were walking in the park. Jim was looking at all the trees and flowers. + +"Mom, look at the nation," Jim said. He pointed to a small, bright flag fluttering in the wind. + +"That's the nation's flag," his mom said. + +Jim and his mom walked over to the flag. Suddenly, Jim saw something on the ground. + +"Mom, look! Something is shining!" Jim said. + +Jim bent over and picked it up. It was a dirty coin! His mom smiled. + +"That's a special coin from the nation," she said. + +Jim smiled and put the coin in his pocket. He was so happy and proud to have a coin from the nation. He knew he would always keep it safe and shine it until it sparkled. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Ella. Ella wanted to prove to everyone that she could be brave and have success. + +One night she found an old, smooth diamond in her backyard. She knew this would be the key to her success! She wanted to take the diamond and show it to the world. + +So Ella packed her little bag and set off to find success. Ella ran and ran until she arrived at a big castle. She knocked on the big doors and waited. + +Suddenly, a big, tall man with a pointy hat peered out from a window above the door. + +"What do you want?" he asked Ella. + +"I have a diamond!" said Ella proudly. + +The man opened the door and let Ella in. Then he said, "You have succeeded! You can keep the diamond as your prize." + +Ella was so happy she hugged the man. She had succeeded! + +From that day forward, Ella was determined to succeed more and more. She kept the diamond with her as a reminder of her courage. +Once upon a time was a brave little girl. Her name was Jane. She loved to play in the garden and explore. +One day while she was in the garden she heard something. It sounded like a humming noise. Jane looked up and saw a big, shiny helicopter in the sky. +Jane was so excited! She ran and told her mum. "Mummy, mummy, look! There's a big, shiny helicopter!" +Mum laughed and said, "That's really cool sweetheart, but why don't you see what else you can find?" + +So Jane went off to explore and soon she heard the helicopter again. This time it was right above her head! Jane held her arms up, looking up in wonder at the intelligent machine. + +Suddenly the helicopter stopped and hovered just above the ground. Jane was amazed. Out of the helicopter stepped a pilot wearing a big, smart uniform. + +The pilot smiled and said, "Hello Jane! I'm here to give you a special ride in my helicopter. Would you like that?" + +Jane was so excited she could barely speak! She jumped up and down and shouted, "Yes! Yes! Let's go!" + +And so Jane went for a magical ride in the helicopter. What an amazing day she had! +Once upon a time there was a naughty little girl. She loved to play and she loved to talk. But one day she had to go to a long lecture with her mom. It was very boring. + +The little girl said to her mom, "Mom, why do we have to listen to this long lecture?" Her mom replied, "It's important, honey. We need to know this information." + +But the little girl did not want to listen anymore. She thought the lecture was very boring. So she decided to act naughty. She started to talk loudly and to make funny faces. + +Finally, her mom spoke up. She asked her daughter, "Why are you being so naughty?" The little girl was surprised. "Why can't I talk and be happy?" she asked. Her mom just smiled and said, "Because the lecture is important, sweetie." + +So the little girl and her mom finished the lecture. And the naughty little girl learned an important lesson: Be kind and patient when listening to a lecture. +Once upon a time, there were two young friends, Jake and Zoe. Zoe liked to play in the haystack, counting the hay. + +One day she said to Jake "Let's go and number the hay. It will be fun!" + +Jake replied, "Yes! That sounds great!" + +So the two young friends set off. They went up to the hay and started counting it together. They thought it was funny that how many pieces of hay there were. + +After a little while, Zoe said, "I think I can count to ten!" + +Jake smiled, and said "That's great, Zoe! Now let's count the hay together!" + +They stood side by side, counting the hay. As they counted, they laughed and smiled. + +When they had finished counting, Zoe said "Let's come back and number the hay again tomorrow!" + +And so they did, each time having more and more fun. +One day, Mary was in the garden with her wagon. She loved looking at the pretty flowers that were blooming. Suddenly, Mary saw something else in the garden, a bunny! + +The bunny hopped over to Mary and said, “Hello!†Mary was thrilled and even more excited to see that the bunny had a pretty flower balanced on its nose. + +Mary asked, “Is that a blooming flower?†+ +The bunny smiled and replied, “Yes! I picked it for you.†+ +Mary smiled and placed the flower carefully into her wagon. She thanked the bunny and watched as it hopped away. + +Mary decided to pick some more blooming flowers to add to her wagon. She was so happy it was a beautiful day and she could find so many flowers to collect. + +With her wagon full of pretty blooming flowers, Mary skipped back home feeling very excited about her new discovery. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Susie. One day, she was feeling very sad and miserable. She had no one to play with and it seemed like nothing was going to make her feel better. + +But then, she heard a very happy sound. It was coming from outside her house. What could it be? She wanted to know. She went outside to see. + +Outside, Susie saw a clown. The clown was juggling and twirling and hopping around. Susie smiled. She suddenly felt happier. + +The clown saw Susie and came over to her. He said, "Hello Susie. Do you want to play?" Susie smiled again. She nodded her head. + +The two of them played together for a long time. They chased each other and laughed. By the end of the afternoon, Susie didn't feel so miserable anymore. + +She smiled at the clown and said, "Thank you for making me so happy." + +The clown said, "Anytime, Susie. I hope we can play together again soon." + +Susie nodded and said, "I hope so too!" +One week, a little boy named Max went for a walk. He discovered an empty box on the ground. He was very excited to see what was inside. + +Max opened the box and found a puppy! The little puppy was wagging its tail and looked very excited to be found. Max was so happy, he couldn't believe it! + +"Is this puppy really for me?" Max asked. + +His mom nodded. "Yes Max, it's all yours! I'm going to encourage you to take good care of it!" + +Max was so happy. He picked up the puppy and gave it a big hug. He held the puppy close and smiled at his mom. + +Max spent the whole week taking care of his new puppy. He fed him, walked him, and played with him. The puppy was very happy. Max's mom was so proud of how Max was taking care of the puppy. She would encourage him every day to keep it up. + +Max and his puppy became the best of friends. He was so excited to have found his furry buddy and he looked forward to many more fun weeks ahead. +Mommy and Billy were in the grocery store buying food for dinner. Mommy didn't want to forget to buy anything, so she asked her three year old son, "Billy, do you remember what we need for dinner?" +Billy smiled and said, "Meat! We need meat for dinner tonight." +Mommy laughed and gave him a hug. "You're right, we need meat. It's okay if I forget things, but it helps if you remind me." +Billy nodded and looked around the store. He saw some ordinary looking packages of meat and asked, "Mommy, can we buy this?" +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, let's buy some meat for dinner." + +They happily headed home with the meat. Billy had reminded Mommy of what they needed, and dinner was bound to be wonderful! +Sandy was a happy 3 year old girl who loved to eat jam. She loved it so much that she was always asking her mum for it. + +One day, her mum said, "No, Sandy. You need to eat something healthier. I'm going to make you a vegetable soup. You will like it." + +Sandy was not happy at first, but she decided to try it. + +To Sandy's surprise, the soup was not disgusting as she thought it would be. In fact, it was quite delicious! She finished it all and asked for more. + +"See? Eating healthy food can improve your health and you seem to like it." Said her mum, smiling. + +Sandy then realised that eating healthy food can actually be delicious, not just disgusting like she thought. It was a happy day for Sandy. She joyfully started eating more and more healthy food, but with a little bit of jam. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was a pupil and she liked to study. But one day, she met her classmate Cat. Cat was very bossy and always told Lucy what to do. + +Cat said to Lucy, “You must study harder, then you can get better marks!†+ +Lucy was a bit angry, but she said OK. + +So every day, Lucy and Cat studied and got better marks. Cat was very bossy, but also very helpful. + +Soon, everyone in their class was getting good marks. Lucy was so happy and proud of herself. + +The end. +Ben was very eager to see the engine. He had heard so many great things about it. His dad had replaced their old engine with the new one that morning. + +“Can I see it?†Ben asked eagerly. + +“Of course!†His dad replied with a smile. + +They walked to the garage and his dad opened the door. Ben's eyes lit up when he saw the big shiny engine. He carefully touched it and asked his dad how it worked. His dad explained it as best he could, using words that Ben could understand. + +When Ben was done looking at the engine, his dad picked him up and hugged him. It was a great day for both of them, and Ben was so excited to take his first ride in the new engine. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty girl called Jenny. She had an old cardboard box in her room and she was always sneaky when she opened it. + +One day, her mom asked her what was in the box. Jenny said it was a secret. + +"Jenny," her mom said. "You can't keep secrets like this. What is in the box?" + +Jenny opened the box, and she showed her mom. Inside it was some special powder. It shone brightly in the light. + +Jenny smiled. "It's for melting snow, Mommy. I'm going to be so naughty! I'm going to sprinkle it around the garden and make the snow sparkle!" + +Her mom smiled. "That's a very naughty idea," she said. "Be careful with it, okay?" + +So Jenny went outside into the garden and sprinkled the sparkly powder around. It made the snow glitter even more. Jenny giggled and jumped around in the snow. She had lots of fun with her special powder. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little puppy named Fuzzy. Fuzzy really enjoyed exploring the world around her. On this particular day, she decided to go for a nice long walk in the woods. + +Fuzzy was having fun running and sniffing around when, all of a sudden, she heard a voice. It was an old man that lived in the forest. "Hello, little one," he said, "come closer so I can give you a big hug!" + +Fuzzy moved closer and as she did, she noticed something behind the old man in the distance. It was a big open area with a long bridge and a strange looking box. Fuzzy could not tell what it was exactly, so she asked the old man: + +"What is that?" + +The old man explained to Fuzzy that it was a grill. Then he showed her how he could reach the grilled food by pressing a button. Fuzzy was so excited, she ran over the bridge and eagerly reached out to press the button. + +Suddenly, the grill opened and Fuzzy saw that there were sausages inside! She knew that the old man liked sausages so she cheerfully grabbed two and ran back to give them to him. The old man was so happy that he hugged Fuzzy again! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Clara. Every day she went to the park to play. One day, Clara saw a tube lying on the ground. She picked it up and shook it gently. Suddenly, a glistening gold coin emerged from the tube! " Oh wow!" Clara said in delight. + +Curious to find out what else was inside, Clara asked her mom, "Mommy, can I open it?" Her mom smiled and replied, "Sure, why not? Let's see what's inside." + +Clara slowly opened the tube and was very surprised when she revealed lots of expensive jewelry. "Mommy, look at all the beautiful things!" Clara exclaimed. + +Her mom said, "That's nice, Clara. But remember, you should never take anything without asking first." Clara nodded and carefully put the jewelry back in the tube. She had a lot of fun finding out what was inside! +Once upon a time, there was a nation of people. They loved to discuss things and spend time talking. One day, a little girl from the nation became very embarrassed. She didn't want to talk about it with anyone. + +The other people in the nation asked her again and again, but she wouldn't answer. Everyone began to worry about her. + +Finally, her parents came to her. They asked her again why she was so embarrassed. She looked at them and said, "I'm embarrassed because I can't recite the whole Declaration of Independence." + +Her parents hugged her and said, "It's okay, don't be embarrassed. We can help you learn it." + +The little girl smiled and was no longer embarrassed. So, her parents and the other people of the nation worked together to help her learn the words of the Declaration of Independence. And, after much practice, she was soon able to recite it with confidence, and joy! +Once upon a time there were two puppies, named Bob and Pat. Bob looked around and noticed a big structure by the park. + +"What's that Pat?" asked Bob. + +Pat hopped and jumped up and down. "It's the cheap slide," she said. + +Bob and Pat rushed over to the slide. They ran up the stairs and saw that it was made of bright colors. + +Bob and Pat rushed down the slide and giggled. When they reached the bottom they rushed up and did it again. Then they darted to the swings and flew higher and higher. + +The puppies rushed around the structure, having lots of fun. At the end of the day they ran together, happy and exhausted. +Once upon a time, there was a fat fish. He lived in the ocean with his fish friends. One day, he went to the beach with them. + +When he got there, he saw a huge wave. + +He said to his friends, "Look at the big wave!" + +His friend said, "It's too big, we can't get past it!" + +The fat fish said, "I know! I'll get a box and put it in the water. Then, the wave will dry up!" + +So, he did just that. He put the box in the water and the wave dried up. + +The fish friends cheered and thanked the fat fish for his wonderful idea. + +After that, the fish friends had lots of fun at the beach. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She loved playing with dolls, but she was given a problem - she didn't have enough money to buy the one she wanted. + +So she went to visit her uncle and he said to her, "Emma, I'm sorry but the price is too high. I don't think it will fit your budget." + +Emma was very sad. She wanted the doll, but she didn't want to hurt her uncle's feelings by asking him for more money. + +But then her uncle had an idea. He said, "But wait, if you help me with a few chores around the house, then I can give you enough money to buy the doll." + +Emma was overjoyed! She helped her uncle around the house, and in time she had enough money to buy the doll she wanted. She was so happy it almost made her hurt. + +She said goodbye to her uncle, and went to the store to get the doll. At last, she was able to buy it. She thanked her uncle for his help, and went home with the precious gift. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Pete. Pete was very clever, but he did not like to do schoolwork. He wanted to play all the time! + +One day, Pete decided to read a new novel. He opened it and discovered something strange inside. There was an old key! + +He wondered what the key could open. Pete thought really hard and finally he had an idea. Maybe the key could open a door! He grabbed the key and ran outside. + +At the end of the garden, Pete found an old door. He put the key in the lock and twisted it round and round. Suddenly, the door swung open. Pete was amazed! + +Inside Pete found a big, big surprise. It was a room full of toys! He smiled from ear to ear. He had used his intelligent thinking to open the door! That was the best day ever! +One day, a little boy was playing in his garden. He saw something in the dirt and pulled it up to discover it was a bone! He was so excited! He said to his mum, "Look what I found!" His mum said, "Oh, that's a nice bone" and asked him if he wanted to keep it in his pocket. + +The little boy was so happy and forgot all about the bone until later that day when he was running around the garden. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his foot. He stopped and looked at his foot. He discovered that the bone was still in his pocket and it had hurt his foot! + +"Ow!" he cried. His mum came over and asked what was wrong. The little boy said, "I had the bone in my pocket, and then it hurt my foot!" His mum said, "That was not a nice thing to do! Do not put anything in your pocket that might hurt you". He replied, "OK, mum. I won't do it again". + +The little boy was sad that his bone had caused him pain, but he was also glad his mum was there to help him. She was always nice. +Once there was a cute little ant named Emily. Emily was eager to explore the world, so she decided to crawl outside her ant hill. As she crawled along, she came across some lotion. It was the best thing she had ever seen! She was so excited and convinced the lotion was the answer to all her dreams. + +Emily wanted to get closer, so she bravely crawled up to the lotion. But when she opened it, she was very disappointed to find out that it was not what she had hoped for. + +Still feeling brave and eager, Emily spoke to the lotion container. "Why don't you give me something to make me happy?" she asked. + +The lotion container seemed to be very kind and answered, "Maybe if you just crawl around a little more and explore, you will find something else to make you happy." + +Emily was happy with that advice. She crawled around for a while and eventually she found a nice patch of clover and some friends to play with. She was happy and very excited! + +The end. +Joey was very excited to go to the big store. His grandma had promised him he could pick out a fancy new toy. He had saved his pocket money for weeks so he could treat himself. + +When he arrived, he saw so many colourful things in every aisle. Joey was so busy taking it all in that he almost missed the huge jar of jelly. + +"Can I get that, Grandma?" he asked, pointing to it. + +"Only if you still have enough money left," Grandma smiled. + +Joey counted the coins in his pocket. He had just enough. He put the jar in the shopping cart and both he and Grandma smiled. + +The next day, Joey opened the jar and spread some jelly on his toast. He was so excited as he watched the jelly increase. He had never seen it do that before. + +Finally, the toast was covered in thick, fancy jelly. Joey grinned. Grandma was right - buying the jelly had been a great idea. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jane. They lived near the sea, and one day they decided to go explore it. They got to the beach, but the waves were very big and they were scared. + +Jack said to Jane, "Let's go back. It's too scary here." + +But Jane said, "No, let's stay and see what happens." + +So they stayed near the sea and watched the waves. They got very close to the water and suddenly a big wave came. The wave was huge and it splashed them with water! + +Jack was scared and ran away, but Jane stayed and laughed. + +Then they went to play in the sand and have lots of fun. The day was very happy, and they were glad to have seen what happened at the sea. +Jill and Jack were very excited. It was time to go on holiday. Jackie packed her bag with her toy animals and her favourite books. Jill packed her comfy blanket, a plastic bucket and spade and a cuddly toy. + +Jackie was so eager to start their holiday that he couldn't stop jumping up and down. “Are we nearly there yet?†he asked. + +“No, not yet,†said Jill, “We need to get on the plane first, but that won’t take long.†+ +After a short flight, Jackie and Jill were soon in a new, exciting place. + +They stayed in a big, comfortable hotel and went out to explore. Everywhere they looked there were amazing sights and sounds. + +At the end of the day, Jackie and Jill packed their suitcases and said goodbye to the hotel. They said goodbye to the new place and started their journey home. +Jack was walking outside one day. He saw a puddle on the sidewalk and ran over to it. Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name. He turned around to see his mom. + +"Jack, don't jump in that puddle!" She said. + +Jack looked up at her and said, "Why not?" + +His mom said, "It's very cold and you might get separated from me." + +Jack understood. He shivered a little and stepped away from the puddle. He thought the puddle was a bit scary too. + +Jack and his mom continued walking. Jack waved goodbye to the puddle. He promised himself to only jump in puddles when mom was watching. +Once upon a time, three friends, named Mike, Sarah, and Nina, went on an adventure to the shore. Mike was strong and brave and Nina was nervous, but Sarah was excited to see what was there. + +The friends arrived at the shore and it was beautiful. The sand was soft and the water was blue. The friends started to explore the beach and Mike found a giant shell. + "Look at this! What should I do with it?" Mike said. + +Sarah had an idea. "Let's store it in my backpack so we can show everyone how pretty it is!" Mike and Nina thought that sounded like a great idea so they stored the shell in Sarah's backpack. + +The three friends played at the shore all day. They ran and laughed and had lots of fun in the sun. Later on, Mike caught a fish and the friends all cheered. That night, they went home with lots of good memories of their adventure to the shore. +Once upon a time there lived a curious turtle, Larry. He lived in a big pond all by himself, and he wanted to explore more of the world. + +One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He said goodbye to his pond, and zoomed off! Everywhere he went, Larry was amazed. He felt the warm sun on his shell, and touched the cool water. + +As he kept zooming, he noticed an ugly bug on the side of the road. The bug said "Hello, Larry! Where are you going?" + +"I'm going exploring!" said Larry. + +"Oh, that sounds like fun!" the bug replied. "Would you like me to come with you?" + +Larry didn't hesitate - he said yes! + +Then the two friends zoomed off together, exploring the world and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a very special truck. It was blue and strong and it had a big red bow on the top. One morning, the truck started its day in a big field. It saw a lot of animals, like cows, sheep and rabbits. + +The truck went to the edge of the field and found a nice, comfortable truck path. It began to drive along the path and soon, the truck saw a yellow house near the middle of the path. + +The truck decided to stop in front of the yellow house. It opened its doors and asked a young fox who was standing on the porch, "What are you doing there?". + +The fox said, "I'm waiting for my mom to come home. I miss her so much." + +The truck felt sorry for the Fox and said, "Come inside, I can give you a ride. You can be comfortable, and we'll bring you to your mom's house." + +The fox thanked the truck, and jumped inside the truck's seat. When it started, the truck smiled and said, "Hold on tight, foxy! We're off to see your mom!" + +And with that, the truck drove off along the comfortable path, eager to bring the young fox to his mom's house. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tammy. Tammy liked to explore the forests near her house. One day, she saw a big zipper on the ground. She picked it up and it felt rough in her hand. She wanted to take it home, so she put it in her pocket and kept walking. + +Suddenly, Tammy heard a voice behind her. It said, "Hey! That's my zipper. Please give it back." Tammy spun around to find a giant bear. The bear was looking right at her. She was scared, so she quickly gave him back the zipper. + +The bear exclaimed, "Thank you! I was looking everywhere for it." He asked, "What are you doing in the forest?" Tammy shyly replied, "I'm exploring. I like to find new things." The bear said, "That's great! But you should stay near the path, so you are safe. Ok?" + +Tammy smiled and nodded her head. Then she waved goodbye to the bear and continued her adventure down the path. She had a wonderful time exploring the forest and she promised herself that she would always stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was tall and the baby was small. The mommy took the baby to his crib and settled him in. The baby was so happy to be in his crib that he smiled and cooed. + +The mommy said, "Are you settled?" +The baby said, "Goo goo!" + +The mommy tickled the baby's feet, and the baby laughed and smiled. The mommy kissed him good night and said, "Good night little one, settle down now." The baby smiled and nodded. + +The mommy tucked the baby in tight and went to the kitchen to make him a snack. When she came back the baby was already asleep. He was settling down for a nice long nap. Mommy smiled and said, "Sleep tight little one." + +The baby smiled in his sleep, happy and content in his tall crib. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old. + +One day, Lucy asked her father what he was doing. He said "I am working". + +Lucy asked "What is work? It sounds like play". + +Her father smiled and said "Work and play are important. Work helps us make money so we can buy new things like toys. Play is important too because it helps us have fun". + +Lucy nodded and said "So play is fun and new toys help us have fun?". + +Her father laughed and said "Yes, that's right!" + +Lucy smiled happily and said "Then I'm gonna work hard and play hard too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mimi. She loved to play in the kitchen and mix things together. + +One day, Mimi was in the kitchen and saw a lovely knob on the cupboard door. She smiled and said, "What a pretty knob!" This knob looked like it liked to be handled, so Mimi grabbed it with two hands and started playing with it. + +Suddenly, the knob made a tinkling sound and a magical mixture started swirling around the kitchen. Mimi smiled in wonder at what was happening. She asked the knob, "What is this special mix?" + +The knob replied, "It's a sweet blend of magical ingredients. I'm glad you are here to enjoy it." + +Mimi thanked the knob and tasted the mixture. It was absolutely delicious! She was so grateful that the knob gave her this special mix. + +Mimi thanked the knob again before running off to show her mum the magical mix. +One day Jake saw a black nose in the park. He ran to touch it and saw it was a black cat! Jake was so excited and he started to give the cat a big squeeze. The cat meowed but then it purred and Jake knew he liked being squeezed. + +"Don't squeeze me too hard Jake," said the cat. Jake calmed down and started to pet the cat instead. He rubbed the black nose and it felt so soft. The cat purred again and Jake smiled. + +Jake and the cat played together for the rest of the day. The cat enjoyed getting his nose rubbed and the sun was bright and warm. The day was perfect! When the day was over, Jake and the cat said goodbye and Jake walked home. He was already looking forward to the next time he and the cat could play together. +Once upon a time there was a little dog called Doggo. Doggo loved to play in the garden and chase the leaves in the pond. + +One night, Doggo heard something coming from the bin. He peeked inside and saw a baby bird. + +Doggo asked the bird, "What's wrong?" + +"I'm stuck in here," said the bird. "I accidentally flew right inside and can't get out. It's so scary in here!" + +Doggo knew he had to help the bird so he pushed the bin over and set the bird free. The bird thanked Doggo and flew away. + +Doggo had saved the bird from having to suffer in the bin. He was proud of himself, and proud to have been able to help the bird. He wagged his tail, happy that he'd been able to help. +Once upon a time there was a loyal little lily. She loved to play in the field and often had fun. One day while she was playing, she could not find her best friend. She searched around the field but could not find him anywhere. + +She asked her friends if they had seen him, but none of them had. Panic started to set in, she felt worried and scared. + +Then, a wise old rabbit appeared before lily. He said, +"Your friend has not gone, he has simply vanished away." + +Lily was confused and asked the rabbit, "how can someone vanish away?" + +The wise old rabbit answered kindly, +"Everything has its time. When something has served its purpose, it may vanish away." + +Lily was relieved and knew her friend was alright. From that day on, she never feared the vanish of a person or thing again. +Molly and her Dad were walking in the park. "Let's sit down," said Dad. They looked for a comfortable spot in the sun. They found a nice patch of grass. + +Molly started looking in the grass. "What are you looking for?" asked Dad. "Sparkly things," answered Molly. Pretty soon, she found one! + +Molly held it up to Dad, who said, "That's just a piece of glass, Molly." Molly thought hard and said, "Maybe it will sparkle in the sunshine?" Dad smiled, "Yes Molly, you can try." + +Molly turned the glass to the sun and saw the sparkles. "Wow!" she said. "It's so pretty!" Dad gave her cuddle and replied, "Yes, it is." +Once there was a little girl named Janie. One cold winter day she was playing by the fireplace. She was holding a spool of thread. She wanted to make something special. + +Janie's mom came into the room and said, "What are you doing?" + +Janie said, "I am making something special with the thread." + +Janie's mom smiled and said, "Let me show you how to twist the thread so it looks nice." + +Janie watched as her mom took the end of the thread and twisted it around her fingers. Janie tried to do the same and it worked! She was so excited to see the twisted thread and started making a bracelet with it. + +Janie smiled at her mom and said, "I like making things with the twisty thread!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Riley. He lived in a sunny place that always had lots of sunshine. + +One day, Riley was walking in the sunshine, having lots of fun. Suddenly, he heard a loud, scary noise. It was so loud he stopped in his tracks. He was scared and anxious. He didn't know what it was. + +He asked his dad what the noise was. His dad said, "That's an elephant. Don't be afraid of it." Riley looked up and saw an elephant in the sky. It was playing and having fun. + +Riley was amazed but he was still a bit fearful. He bravely shouted up to the elephant. "Hey! What's your name?" + +The elephant stopped and looked down. To Riley's surprise, it screamed back, "My name is Sunny! What's yours?" Riley laughed and screamed his name back to Sunny. + +They talked and laughed for a while until the sun began to set. Riley said goodbye and walked home in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She was very impatient and wanted to find a dinosaur to wash. She looked all around but could not find one. + +So, Mia asked her best friend, Lucy if she could help. + +"Sure," said Lucy. "Let's go find a dinosaur!" + +Mia smiled and the two girls ran off to find a dinosaur. After searching for a while, Mia shouted "Look, there's one!" pointing to a big green dinosaur. + +Mia was so excited that she grabbed the dinosaur and took it to the sink. + +"Let me help you wash it," Lucy said. + +Mia agreed and the two girls washed the dinosaur. After they finished, Mia dried the dinosaur off with a towel and hugged it tight. + +"Thank you for helping me find and wash my dinosaur," Mia said to Lucy. + +Lucy smiled and said, "Now it's time to have an adventure!" + +Mia nodded excitedly and the two friends went off with the dinosaur for a fun adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. His mommy said he had to be extra clean and tidy today. So Jack did what Mommy said and he cleaned his room. + +Soon he was all done, and he was feeling really excited. He went to the door and opened it, and there was the mailman! He had a big bag full of mail. + +Jack ran up to the mailman and said, "What did you bring me today?" + +The mailman smiled and said, "Let's take a look!" He opened his bag and pulled out something for Jack. It was a shoe, soft and warm. Jack was so happy he laughed and said, "Ohh, this is for me?" + +The mailman nodded and smiled. But suddenly, he felt something bite his hand! Jack had a puppy, and he was biting the mailman! + +The mailman laughed and said, "Well, that's ok. He's a clean pup, so it's alright." + +Jack and the mailman laughed, and then the mailman said goodbye and went on his way. Jack waved goodbye and then closed the door. He was so happy to get his new shoe, but even happier to still have his clean puppy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Julia. She was only three years old but already very smart. + +One day, when it was time to go outside to play, Julia noticed something strange on the ground. She got closer and saw a limping puppy. She was very worried when she saw that the puppy was hurt. + +Julia rushed to her mom and said, “I saw a limpy pup.†+ +Her mom asked what the puppy was doing. + +Julia explained, “The pup is hurt.†+ +So, her mom took Julia back outside and gave her a bandage. She showed Julia how to wrap the bandage around the puppy’s leg. Julia tried her best to help in every way she could. + +After she finished, her mom asked, “Do you think it’s better?†+ +Julia examined the situation carefully and said confidently, “Yes, he's not limping anymore!†+ +The puppy looked up at Julia and she could tell he was thankful. He was no longer confused and was feeling much better. + +Julia beamed up at her mom, very proud of what she had done. She gave the puppy one last pat and the two of them went back inside together. +John was so excited to go to the zoo with his mom. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. John and his mom walked quickly to the zoo since he couldn't wait to see all of the animals there. + +When they arrived, John said, "Mom, look! I see lions!" John was so cheerful as he saw all of the different animals there. He saw tigers, monkeys, and even elephants. + +John's mom asked him, "What's your favorite animal, John?" + +John answered, "I like the lions! They look so happy and cheerful in their big place." + +John and his mom laughed. John loved the zoo and he wouldn't forget today's fun visit. +Once there was a little bear. His name was Billy. One day, Billy decided to go for a long walk in the woods. As he was walking, he noticed a rag hanging on a tree. + +Billy stopped and said, "Hello, rag!" + +The rag didn't answer him back. It just hung there on the tree. + +Billy asked "are you real?" + +The rag still did not answer, so Billy decided that it must be a fake rag. He pulled it off the tree and took it with him on his walk. + +Billy had lots of fun with his new rag. He played pretend and made believe it was a magic carpet. He even made it dance with him! + +When Billy got home, he hung the rag on a hook on the wall. Whenever he saw the rag, he remembered the fun he had and smiled. +Once upon a time there was a soldier. He was very tired and wanted to go to sleep. He found some straw in an old barn and he was so sleepy, he decided to make a bed. + +The soldier said, "This straw is so soft, it will make a perfect bed for my tired body." + +But then he heard a noise. It was a 3 year old child crying. She said, "I want my mommy." + +The soldier wanted to help the little girl so he said, "Don’t worry, I will take care of you. I am a soldier and I will protect you. " + +The little girl stopped crying and smiled. Then the soldier gave the little girl some of the straw he gathered and said," Here, you can use this straw for your bed.†+ +The little girl was so happy and she hugged the soldier. Together, they both fell asleep in the cozy old barn. +Rufus was walking through the park when he suddenly saw something in the bushes. He was scared and started to scream. + +A voice said: "Rufus, it's just me, Will. Don't be scared." + +Rufus recognised Will's voice and calmed down. He asked Will: "What are you doing here?" + +Will smiled and said: "I'm looking for the normal thing". + +Rufus was confused so he said: "What is it? Let's find it!" + +Will laughed and said: "Let's look together." + +So they went off through the park searching for the normal thing, whatever it may be. +Once upon a time, a girl named Sarah wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her mom if she could go. Mom said yes, but told Sarah to make a promise not to get lost. + +Sarah promised and then set off on a journey. It was a bit scary but she was brave. As she went, she saw a magic wand. She picked it up, and suddenly, things changed. + +The forest lit up and Sarah could see a talking bird perched on a tree branch. Sarah was so excited and a little bit scared. + +The bird said, "I can show you some really cool magic, if you promise to return the wand when you're done." + +So Sarah promised and the bird waved its wand and suddenly, Sarah was spinning in circles in mid-air, up and up and up! When she got her breath back, she thanked the bird who nodded and said, "You kept your promise so I kept mine - that was some cool magic!" + +Sarah hugged the bird and then put the magic wand back where she found it. She went home happy and excited about her magical adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mark. Mark loved robots! One day he went to the store to buy a new robot. He saw a very interesting robot in the store and he wanted it very much. + +Mark's mom asked him, "What do you want, Mark?" + +Mark pointed at the robot. "This one!" he said. + +Mark's mom smiled. She said, "That robot looks very interesting. Why don't you lay it down on the ground so we can take a better look?" + +Mark nodded and carefully laid the robot down on the ground. He bent down and looked at the robot closely. He was so happy! + +Mark asked his mom if he could buy the robot. Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you may." + +Mark ran back home with his new robot. He hugged it and thanked his mom. He loved his new robot! + +The End. +Alice was playing at the park. She spotted something interesting and got up to have a closer look. As she walked over, she noticed that it was a stage. On it, were two people. + +"What are you doing?" Alice asked curiously. + +"We are going to attach a wet cloth," one of the people said. + +Alice was fascinated, so she watched as the two people attached the wet cloth to the stage. + +Alice asked, "Why are you doing that?" + +The other person explained, "The cloth helps make the stage wet. We want to make sure it stays slippery so we can do some fun tricks on it!" + +Alice smiled and watched as the two people continued to attach the cloth. They were about to start their fun tricks when Alice happily said, "I want to do it too!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived in a house with his mommy and his daddy. One day, he asked his mommy if he could go for a walk. His mommy said yes and gave him a pocket. + +The little boy was so excited! He grabbed his pocket and started counting as he walked. He counted every leaf, every puddle and every rock. + +Then he saw something he had not seen before. It was an old man with a cart. The little boy ran up to him and said, “Hello! What do you have in your cart?†+ +The old man said, “I’m selling apples! Would you like one?†The little boy was so happy. He reached in his pocket and counted out the coins he had been given. + +The old man smiled and told him, “You are a very persistent young man! Have a nice day!†+ +The little boy was so happy. He thanked the old man and continued on his way, counting the things he saw until he came home. +Katie loved to watch her owner's dog, Toby. Every day, Katie would sit and watch as Toby ran around and played in the garden. She would sometimes join in too, and Toby loved this. + +One day, Toby barked in the garden. Katie went to investigate and saw that he had uncovered something buried in the dirt. It was a bone! Toby was very pleased and wagged his tail. + +"Oh, Toby, I'm so grateful you found it," Kate said. + +"Woof," Toby said. + +Katie smiled and watched as Toby happily ran around with his new bone. She was very proud of Toby and thankful that she could enjoy watching him. +Jake was so enthusiastic about going for a drive. Every day he would ask his mummy to take him for a ride in the automobile. + +Today, his mummy said "Yes". + +Once they got in the car, Jake was so excited he couldn't sit still. He asked lots of questions about the car, the noises it made and the people they saw. + +Mummy said, "Now Jake, remember that you need to put on your seatbelt. It will keep us both safe." + +Jake remembered and quickly buckled himself up. + +Mummy began to drive and Jake was delighted. He was mesmerised by the sights around him and asked lots of questions about the things he could see. + +After a while, they returned home and Mummy said, "That was a lovely ride. Let's remember to ask again tomorrow." + +Jake smiled and said, "Mummy, I will definitely remember!" +Once upon a time there were two little mice, Bill and Dave. Bill was very curious. He liked to explore and find new things. + +One day, Bill found a big folder in the corner of the room. He picked it up and shook it. It made a weird noise. He opened it and saw many strange things inside. + +Bill asked Dave if he wanted to explore the folder too. Dave thought it was a crazy idea and said no. But Bill was so excited that he couldn't wait! + +He took out a few things from the folder and started to replace them with other things he found around the room. He put rocks and pieces of yarn in the folder. He put coins and feathers in too. + +When Dave saw what Bill was doing, he gasped. "That's crazy!" he said. "You can't keep doing that!" + +Bill looked up and smiled. "Why not?" he said. "It's fun!" + +Dave shook his head, but he couldn't help but smile too. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Suzy. She had a big box full of toys and one of her favourites was her toy castle. + +Every day after school, Suzy would play with her castle and pretend it was a real castle. She would clap her hands, spin round and round and spin around the castle. + +One day, when Suzy was running and spinning around her castle, she accidentally dropped it. She thought it was broken and she was scared. + +"What happened, Suzy?" her mom asked. + +"My castle! I dropped it and it's broken" Suzy said, scared. + +"Don't worry" her mom said trying to calm her down, "We can fix the castle and make it look like it did before." + +So together, Suzy and her mom glued the castle back together and Suzy was no longer fearful. + +From then on, Suzy was very careful when playing with her castle, never wanting to experience being frightened like that again. +Once upon a time there was a patient little boy named Tom. Tom was very pale and he never smiled. One sunny day Tom was walking around in the park when he heard a loud laugh coming from high in the sky. Tom looked up and saw a bright yellow bird. The bird was laughing. + +Tom smiled and yelled, “Hey! What’s so funny?†+ +The bird flew down and said, “I’m so happy that I found you! I laughed because you look like you need some cheering up!†+ +Tom smiled wider and said, “I do need cheering up! I haven’t laughed in a long time!†+ +The bird flew around in a circle and said, “Laugh with me!†+ +Tom started to laugh and soon couldn’t stop. His laugh was so loud and happy that everyone in the park turned around and smiled at him. The bird flew away, proud that he had put a smile on Tom’s face. Tom was so grateful that he said good-bye and thanked the bird. + +Tom continued to walk around the park with a big smile on his face. From then on, he was the happiest and most patient little boy you’d ever meet. +Jimmy was a little boy who had a big eye. He was jealous of the other kids in his playgroup because none of them had an eye like his. One day, Jimmy decided he wanted to escape the playgroup. He put on his coat and hat and ran away into the woods. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked up and there he saw a big dog. "Woof! Woof!," it said. Jimmy shouted, "Go away!" + +But the dog barked louder. Jimmy was scared and started to run. He ran and ran as fast as he could. + +But the dog was fast too. It kept chasing Jimmy. Jimmy was getting tired, but he had an idea. He stopped and waited for the dog. When the dog got close, Jimmy shouted, "Pretend to be a tree!" + +Amazingly, the dog stopped and started to stand still like a tree. Jimmy smiled and he ran away as fast as he could. He soon escaped from the playgroup and the dog. Jimmy made it safely home and he never went back to the playgroup again! +Once upon a time, there was a dog called Jessie. Jessie was very happy and she liked to play. One day, there was some mail for Jessie. When she saw it, she was so excited. She opened it and found a yummy treat inside. She barked in delight and ran outside. + +At the same time, Josh was walking in the park. He saw Jessie and said, "Hi Jessie! What do you have in your mail?" Jessie smiled and said, "Look, I got a yummy treat!" Josh said, "A yummy treat? Wow, that's great!" + +Jessie was so happy she had something yummy to eat. She ate it right away and said, "This treat is so yummy, thank you mail!" + +From that day forward, Jessie loved getting mail, even if it was just an ordinary letter. She knew there was a surprise inside waiting for her. +One day, a human was walking down a street. She was ready to try something new. Suddenly, she felt an urge to do something different. + +She stopped walking and asked a 3 year old nearby, "What should I do?" + +The 3 year old smiled and said, "Let's go to the park!" + +The human smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea!" + +So, they walked over to the park. When they arrived, the 3 year old urged the human to try the swings. She then got onto one and spent the rest of the day having fun! + +The human had a wonderful time. Thanks to the 3 year old, she was able to experience something new and have a great time. +Mum was on the phone and was getting cross. She shook her head and sighed. + +"My train is delayed," she said. + +Dad was wearing a tight frown. "That's terrible," he said. + +Mum paced around the room. She was worried and sad. "What can we do?" + +Dad had an idea. They put on their coats and shoes. Then they raced to the train station. + +When they got there, mum was very happy - the train was on time! + +Mum smiled at dad. "Thanks for hurrying," she said. + +Dad smiled back. "No problem," he said. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mindy who lived on a farm. She loved animals and especially loved the goats that lived in the barn. + +One day, Mindy was in the barn with her friends trying to measure the height of a new baby goat. She had found a ruler and was trying to balance it across the baby goat's back. + +All of a sudden, the baby goat got scared and ran away. Mindy followed, but she was getting tired. + +Her mom saw Mindy running and yelled, "Mindy, come here and accept that you can't catch the goat". + +Mindy was feeling a bit bitter, but she accepted what her mom said and went back to the barn. + +Once she was back in the barn, Mindy remembered the ruler she had been using and decided to measure the goat when it was sleeping. + +This time, Mindy was able to get the measure she wanted and was so excited. She ran out of the barn and back to her mother, who smiled at her with pride. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. Emma was three years old and loved to play at the park. + +One Sunday morning, Emma arrived at the park and saw a shiny trophy on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. + +Just then, a tired-looking man arrived. He said, “That’s my trophy! I was so careless and left it on the ground. I’m so glad you found it for me. Thank you so much.†+ +Emma smiled, “You’re welcome!†+ +The man gave Emma a big hug and said, “As a thank you, here is something special for you.†He handed her a sweet candy. + +Emma was so happy and thanked the man again before running back to play with her friends. The man waved goodbye, happy his trophy was back safe. +Once upon a time there was a frog called Jerry. He opened his eyes and jumped in the lake. The lake was blue and glittery. Jerry saw some strips in the water and he hopped over them. He hopped and splashed in the water. + +Suddenly he saw a fish. Jerry said to him, "Hi Fish. What are those strips?" + +The fish said, "Those are ribbons. Aren't they pretty?" + +Jerry smiled and said, "Yes, they are! I want to splash in them." + +The fish smiled and said, "Go ahead! Have fun!" + +So Jerry splashed in the ribbons. They were very messy but he liked it. He had so much fun jumping and splashing in the ribbons. He had a great time! +Once there was a boy named Sam. He was 3 years old and loved to play. Today he wanted to play with his fan. He watched as his mom plugged it in and switched it on. + +The fan started spinning and Sam jumped in excitement. But soon, he looked frustrated. He wanted to move the fan too, but it seemed too hard for him. He frowned and said, "I can't do this!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Let me help you, Sam. Here, take my hand so you can do it!" With her help, Sam was able to move the fan around. + +Sam smiled in satisfaction as he pointed the fan around. "Thank you Mommy!" he said. +Once upon a time, there was a famous round ball. It was so famous that it was demanded by everyone. + +One day, a little three year old girl saw the round ball and asked her mom for it. +"Mom, can I please have the round ball?" she asked. +Her mom smiled and said "No, sweetheart. That ball is so famous, everyone is demanding it!" + +The little girl thought for a minute and then came up with an idea. She went to the store and purchased lots of candy, stickers, toys and treats. + +She brought them back to her mom and said "Mommy, can I please have the round ball now?" + +Her mom smiled and said "Yes, of course my love! Let's share the goodies with everyone else, so everyone can enjoy the round ball!" + +The little girl smiled, and soon everyone was happily enjoying the famous round ball. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little pig called Pippin. She loved to explore and one day she found a bridge near a river. Pippin wanted to cross the bridge, but it was old and beginning to rot. + +"Will it still be safe to cross the bridge?" Pippin asked. + +A friendly frog hopped up and said, "It might be okay, but you should be careful!" + +Pippin thanked the frog and slowly stepped onto the bridge. With each step, the wood creaked and she could see it was starting to break. + +Finally, Pippin made it to the other side, thankful she had been careful. Then she hopped away, safe and sound. + +The end. +Timmy was a brown bear who hated itchy things. One day, he went to take a walk in the forest. As he was exploring, Timmy suddenly felt an itchy feeling on his fur. He began frantically scratching and yelling, "I HATE THIS ITCH!!" + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a voice from the bushes call out, "What's wrong, Timmy?" It was his friend Benny, a rabbit. + +Timmy quickly explained about the itchy feeling. Then Benny said, "Let's go find something to help that itch!" + +So, the two friends set off on an adventure. After a long journey, they came upon a tall bush full of bright, yellow flowers. Benny plucked some of the petals and gave them to Timmy. + +Timmy was curious, so he asked, "What are these for?" Benny smiled and said, "Rub the petals on your fur and it will help the itch go away!" + +Timmy did as Benny said and, sure enough, the itchy feeling quickly disappeared. He hugged Benny and said, "Thanks, you're the best!" And the two friends laughed and hugged each other. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Alex and Ben. They were both very jolly, and loved playing together. One day, they were pretending to be doctors, and Alex wanted to give Ben an x-ray. + +“I'm ready to get my x-ray!†said Ben, smiling. + +Alex gave the x-ray and paused for a moment. “I can't see anything strange. You look very healthy!†+ +“Oh, good!†Ben replied. Suddenly, his face lit up and then he asked, “Can we take an x-ray of your tummy?†+ +Alex laughed. “Sure, why not?†+ +Ben gave Alex an x-ray and after pausing to check it, he said, “Looks like your tummy is healthy too!†+ +Alex and Ben both smiled. Now they knew they were both very healthy, so they ran outside and continued to play. The end! +One morning, Jack and his mom went to the store. Jack wanted to buy something special with his allowance money. He saw a shiny battery and asked his mom if he could pay for it. His mom said yes and Jack was so excited. + +At home, they set up the battery. Jack's eyes lit up when it started working. He loved it! + +Jack's mom asked him "What can you do with the battery?" +Jack replied "I can make delicious food!" + +The mom smiled and said "Ok, let's make a delicious meal!" + +So, Jack and his mom cooked together. The food was ready in no time and it smelled so good. Jack took a bite and said "Yummy! Delicious food!" + +His mom was glad he was happy. She said "This is all thanks to the battery, Jack!" + +Jack smiled and agreed. They both enjoyed the delicious food and Jack was very proud of his new battery. +Mum put corn in the pot. She wanted to make something yummy for dinner. “What are you making Mama?†asked Sam. + +“I’m making corn,†said Mum. + +Sam looked at the pot. “It looks very tidy,†he said. He was impressed with the neat piles of corn in the pot. + +“That’s because I put it in carefully,†said Mum. “I tried to make it look nice.†+ +Sam nodded. “Yummy corn,†he said, licking his lips. + +“Yes, it will be yummy,†said Mum. + +Soon, the yummy corn was ready. Sam and Mum sat down to eat it. The corn tasted so good! Sam smiled with happiness. + +“We have the tidiest corn,†said Sam. + +Mum smiled. “That’s because I put it in the pot just right!†+ +Sam nodded and ate some more yummy corn. It was so good! +Once upon a time there was a tiny man named Max. He was always looking for a way to make things better. One day he saw a bright light in the sky. He decided to go and see what it was. + +When he arrived, he found a talking tree. She was very wise, and spoke in a soft voice. She said, "Max, I have a promise for you. If you will display your courage for one night, I will reward you with a wonderful surprise." + +Max was scared but he agreed. He started walking through a dark forest. Suddenly he heard some rustling in the bushes and something let out a loud roar. He felt so afraid he wanted to run away, but he kept going. + +At last, he reached the end of his journey. There was a beautiful flower growing in the middle of the clearing. Max was so amazed he forgot to be scared. He reached out his hand, and gently touched the petals. + +Then the talking tree spoke again. She said, "Max, you have shown great courage. Your reward is this wonderful flower. Remember, courage is never stupid!" + +Max smiled and thanked the tree. He hugged the flower close and went home with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. One day Tim was walking down the street when he saw a big puddle. It looked like a lot of fun to play in, so he decided to jump right in! + +When he got in, he slipped and fell. He was so wet! Tim started to cry, feeling disappointed that he had gotten so wet. + +Just then, Tim's mother walked up to him. She said, "Tim, why do you look so wet?" + +Tim replied, "I slipped in the puddle, Mommy." + +His mom said, "It's okay, sweetie. Let's get you home so you can get changed. Next time use a stick - it's easy to skip across the puddle." + +Tim nodded, feeling a little better. He took his mom's hand and they walked home. +Once there was a girl named Abigail. She was three years old and wanted to visit her Grandma. So, one day her Mommy took her to Grandma's house to visit. When they arrived, Abigail was so excited! She saw Grandma waiting on the porch and ran to give her a big hug. + +Grandma said to Abigail, “Let’s go inside. I have a surprise for you!†Abigail was filled with joy and followed Grandma. + +Once they were inside, Grandma showed her something special. It was a very fragile gift. Grandma said, “This is just for you Abigail. Take good care of it.†+ +Abigail smiled as she hugged the gift and thanked Grandma. She thought it was the best visit ever! +"Mommy, I love winter!", Sally exclaimed. She was so excited to feel the snow on her face and see the snowflakes twirling in the sky. + +"It's amazing, isn't it?", Mommy smiled down at Sally. + +Sally nodded excitedly. She grabbed Mommy's hand, and knelt down on the cold ground. Mommy knelt down beside her. Together, they admired the beautiful winter scene - the snowflakes falling, the trees blowing in the wind, and the bright sun streaming down. + +"This is an amazing winter, Sally!", Mommy said. + +"Yes, it is!", Sally replied, with a big smile. + +Mommy hugged Sally, and together they walked home, hand in hand, feeling happy and thankful for the magical winter, feeling thankful for each other. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Ben. He was three years old and liked to explore his garden. One day, Ben found a rose. It was a beautiful green rose. He was so excited he gave the rose a big hug. + +Ben's mum saw him and asked, "What are you hugging?" + +Ben smiled and said, "It's a rose. A green rose. And I like it!" + +Mum smiled too. "That's lovely, Ben. Would you like to put it in a vase so we can always remember how wonderful it is?" + +Ben beamed and said, "Yes, please!" + +So Mum put the rose in a vase and Ben kept it on the windowsill to see every day. He remembered how lovely it was to give it a big hug and smiled whenever he saw it. +Once upon a time, Timmy was cooking in his kitchen. He stirred the delicious soup that bubbled in the pot and he sang a happy song. Suddenly, a big cloud appeared in the window. Timmy was amazed and he said, “Hi, Cloud! What are you doing here?†+ +The cloud said, “I am here to play a funny game with you!†Timmy smiled and he said, “I like funny games! What do I have to do?†+ +The cloud said, “Go outside and hop on one foot seven times. Then I will give you a surprise!†+ +Timmy hopped outside and hopped on one foot seven times. When he finished, he saw a big bowl of rainbow-colored ice cream in front of him. He clapped his hands and shouted, “Yay!†+ +The cloud laughed and said, “That was fun! Come inside, and you can eat your ice cream while you finish cooking the soup.†+ +Timmy smiled and said, “Thank you, Cloud! This was the best game ever!†+Once upon a time, two friends wanted to go on an adventure. They set out on a long trail. But soon, they began to feel impatinet. + +The first friend said to the other, "Let's slow down a bit. We have lots of time." + +But the second friend shook his head and said, "No way! I feel like I'm ready to run!" + +So, the two friends kept going. The trail was long and exciting. They laughed and joked as they set off together. + +After a while, they came across a big lake. The second friend said, "Let's go swimming! It will be so much fun!" + +But instead of swimming, the first friend said, "Let's set off again. We still have lots of trail left to explore!" + +So, the two friends kept exploring the trail. They made lots of fun memories. Soon, their impatience was gone and they enjoyed every moment. +Henry was playing by the lake. He liked to look for rocks. Suddenly, he saw something strange. It was a gray raft! Henry couldn't believe it. He ran to the edge of the lake and shouted, "Raft!" + +Henry wanted to keep the raft. He shouted, "I want to keep the raft!" + +Henry's mom came running to the lake. She said, "Keep the raft? What do you want to do with it?" + +Henry said, "I'm gonna play with it!" + +Henry's mom smiled. She said, "OK, you can keep the raft, but you need to be careful." + +Henry nodded and said, "I'll be careful. I promise!" + +So Henry kept the raft and had lots of fun playing with it at the lake. Every day, he and his mom would go down to the lake together and have a picnic by the raft. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Joe. He was three years old, and was very curious about the world. +One day, Joe wanted to find a secret - something special that only he knew about. He decided to spend the whole day looking for it. +Joe looked all around his house, but he couldn't find anything. He searched in the backyard, but still couldn't find anything. +He was starting to feel a bit scared, so he decided to ask his mom. +"Mom, have you seen a secret?" he asked. +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, I know a secret, but I'm not going to tell you!" + Joe was so excited! He asked her again and again, but she just laughed and said, "You'll have to find it yourself!" +Joe became determined to find his secret. He looked and looked, and eventually, he found it - a secret hideout in the woods! Joe was so happy! He kept his secret safe, and would always spend time there when he wanted to feel special and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a bug who was very reliable. He was small and fast, so he was always on-the-go. One day, he was out and about, looking for food, when he heard a voice call out. + +"Bug! Please stay!" said the voice. + +Bug stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see who was calling him. + +Then he heard the voice again. + +"Bug! Please remain here!" + +Bug was puzzled, but he decided to obey the voice and remained. Suddenly he saw a little girl in front of him. + +"Hi, Bug!" she said. "I'm Lucy, and I'm three years old. I'm looking for a friend and I think you're perfect for the job." + +Bug smiled and said, "I will stay and be your friend, Lucy. I promise to be reliable." + +And so, Bug and Lucy became best friends, and remained together for a very long time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Jimmy. He liked to dream about flying high up in the sky. +Jimmy wanted to soar, just like a bird. + +One day, Jimmy saw a big machine. It was standing in the field near his house. He climbed inside the machine and discovered that it could really fly. + +Jimmy shouted with excitement, "Where should I go first?" + +The machine said, "Let's go and get some yummy ice cream!" + +Jimmy was so happy. The machine flew higher and higher, until they could see the clouds. Then, it flew down and landed in a small ice cream shop. + +Jimmy and the machine flew around and tasted lots of different kinds of yummy ice cream. + +At the end of the day, Jimmy thanked the machine for taking him on such an amazing adventure. He hugged it and said, “Thank you for making all my dreams come true!†+ +And from that day on, Jimmy and the machine soared together through the sky all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a kitty who lived together in a big house. One day the mommy said to the kitty, "I need to go to the store, would you like to come?" The kitty nodded and they set off together. + +At the store, the mommy picked up some things. She also took out some money and said to the kitty, "I am going to lend you this money, ok?" The kitty was so excited! It was the most money ever. + +On the way home, they passed a big backyard. It looked so nice. Then the kitty noticed something strange. There was a fake tree in the backyard. It looked like a real tree with leaves, but it wasn't. The mommy smiled and said, "That tree is fake. Let's keep walking." + +They walked back to their house. On the way, the mommy asked the kitty to think of ways to use the money she had lent to her. The kitty thought and thought, but she couldn't come up with anything. So the mommy said, "Perhaps you can buy something for the fake tree in the backyard and turn it into a real one!" + +The kitty smiled. That sounded like a great idea. And so the kitty used the money to buy a real tree for the backyard. Soon enough, their backyard was beautiful! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jim and Lilly. Jim was poor and Lilly was very rich. They were both walking through the woods one day when they spotted a large pear tree. + +Jim started to complain. “That big pear tree is too high. I can’t reach it!†+ +Lilly said, “Don’t worry Jim! I can help you. I’m tall enough so I can reach it.†+ +So Lilly reached up and picked a big, ripe pear from the tree. She handed it to Jim. He was so excited to have a juicy, sweet pear. + +But then Jim started to complain again. He said, “It’s so big that I can’t eat it all!†+ +Lilly smiled and said, “No problem! We can share it.†+ +So the two friends split the pear and enjoyed their rich, delicious treat together. +Once upon a time there was a fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a nice, warm house. One day, she wanted to go outside and explore. + +Fluffy ran to the door but it was shut. She meowed and meowed but nobody came to open it. Fluffy tried to push it open but it was too strong for her little body. She was trying her best to resist. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "What are you doing here, little kitty?" It was her owner, who had opened the door. He asked her, "Do you want to go outside and explore?" + +Fluffy nodded her head and purred in excitement. Her owner smiled and said, "Let's go! It's a beautiful day outside and I'm sure you'll have lots of fun." + +Fluffy and her owner went out the door, and she explored like she'd never done before. She chased butterflies and jumped in piles of leaves. She even found a little pond where she could take a swim. Fluffy enjoyed her day so much that she ended up taking a long nap when she got home. + +Fluffy will never forget the day she resisted the door and went outside to explore! +Once upon a time, there was a brave rocket. It wanted to protect everyone and make the world a better place. One day, the rocket came across some competitive monsters. The monsters were trying to cause trouble and make the world a mess. + +"I'll protect you!" shouted the brave rocket. The monsters were scared and ran away. + +The rocket flew up high in the sky and saw a beautiful rainbow. It wanted to protect the rainbow and make sure it stayed safe and beautiful. So, the rocket created a shield around the rainbow so the monsters could not touch it. + +The rocket was very proud and said, "I am so glad I could protect the rainbow. Now everyone can enjoy it." +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived on a big farm. Every day, he woke up early and worked hard to look after the animals and grow crops. But one day, there was something that disturbed the farmer. He went outside and saw a big, flexible snake in the tomato patch. + +"Oh no!", the farmer said, "What are you doing here?" He tried to scare the snake away, but it just kept slithering around in the patch. + +Suddenly, the farmer had an idea. He started to shine a bright light on the snake every night. This kept disturbing the snake and eventually it slithered back into the forest. + +The farmer was pleased with his plan. He was so happy that he decided to go out and pick some ripe tomatoes to celebrate. + +The End. +Mummy and Daddy were discussing the day. "We're ready for our trip to the zoo," said Daddy. + +Mummy said, "Yes, but I have an itch on my nose that won't stop." + +Suddenly, their daughter, named Joy, appeared. She said, "What are you talking about?" + +Daddy smiled, "We are discussing our plans for the zoo today. It's going to be so much fun!" + +Joy beamed, "Yay! I'm ready! Let's go!" + +So they all headed out the door, ready to explore the zoo. On the way, Mummy scratched her nose and soon the itch was gone! + +"Let's go and find the monkeys!" said Joy as they arrived. + +"Yes, let's do just that!" said Daddy. +Once upon a time there was a mummy, daddy and their little girl called Sarah. One day they were taking a walk in the wild woods when they spotted a strange frame lying on the ground. + +Mummy said, "That's so strange - what could it be?" + +Daddy pointed and said, "There's something inside." + +Sarah ran over and looked inside. "It's a wild squirrel!" She cried. + +Mummy laughed and said, "Let's take it home and keep it as a pet." + +So, Daddy picked up the frame and the happy family went home with their new pet! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He wanted to go on an adventure, but he had no way to get there. Then one day, Joe saw a plane in the sky. + +Joe shouted, "Can I borrow it?" + +The plane laughed and replied, "No, I am off to a safari, but I have something better for you!" + +The plane flew down and Joe saw that it had a big parachutes. The plane told Joe he could borrow one of the parachutes and he could go on a safari adventure. + +Joe was so excited and said, "Okay, let's do it!" Joe put the parachute on and when he felt the tight straps, he jumped off the plane and began to fly. Soon, Joe was flying over the safari, looking down on the animals. + +He laughed and yelled, "This is so much fun!" + +Joe landed safely and he enjoyed his safari adventure so much. He thanked the kind plane for the opportunity and Joe even took some souvenirs with him as a reminder of his big adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl who lived in a big house. She was wealthy, which meant she was very lucky. + +Every morning, she would wake up ready to start her day. She was the only one in her family who spoke the language of English. Everyone else around her spoke differently. + +One morning, the girl woke up and heard something different. She heard someone speaking English! It was a girl outside her window. She quickly ran to the window to find out who it was. + +The girl outside froze when she saw the wealthy girl from the big house. She was scared that she had done something wrong. + +The wealthy girl said, “It’s okay. I just want to talk to you. I speak English, too. We can learn from each other.†+ +The other girl smiled and said, “Let’s be friends!†+ +And so began a very special friendship. They talked every morning and taught each other new words in English. Eventually, they both became fluent in the language, and they remained friends always. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, she asked her mom for some gum. + +Her mom said, "No, you can't have gum!" + +The little girl started to complain and said, "Please mom, I want some gum!" + +But her mom said, "No, it's too stupid. Go play with your toys." + +So the little girl went off to play. After a while, she started to complain again about not having any gum. + +Her mom said, "Stop complaining. You can have some gum in a few minutes." + +The little girl was happy and waited patiently. Finally, her mom gave her a big piece of gum. The little girl was so happy and began to chew it right away. She was glad she stopped complaining and got her gum! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She loved to explore and always dreamed of travelling the world. + +One day, she decided to visit the airport with her mom. As soon as they arrived, Daisy's eyes lit up. She loved watching the airplanes take off and imagining the different places they could go. + +Mom observed Daisy carefully and said: "Daisy, why don't we go on a trip?" Daisy was so excited and nodded her head. She couldn't believe her dream was coming true. + +So they packed their bags and headed to the airport. They had to be flexible, but it was all worth it. + +Although Daisy was a bit scared of flying, she ignored her fears and they hopped on a plane. Before they knew it, they were in a new country. Daisy was thrilled to explore and see all the new things. + +The best part of all was that Daisy could now say she had been to the airport. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to colour, so one day her mommy bought her a special calendar. Each day was filled with lots of pictures and spaces to colour in. + +Jane was so excited that she ran to her bedroom to start colouring. She picked up her crayons and filled every page of the calendar with all sorts of colours. She made red cats and green dogs and purple houses. + +But one day, Jane woke up to find that her calendar looked bad. All the pictures were jumbled and in the wrong places! Jane was very confused. + +She asked her mommy why the calendar was so bad. Her mommy explained: "Oh dear, I'm sorry. I must have filled it up in the wrong way. Let's try again, together. I'll show you how it's done!" + +So, together, Jane and her mommy filled the calendar correctly. They put the pictures in the right places, and made sure that every single page was full of colourful fun. + +At the end, Jane was so happy. She hugged her mommy and said: +"I love my calendar! Thank you for helping me fill it up." + +And they lived happily ever after. +Bella and her sister, Sam, were playing in their backyard. It was a sunny day, with the wind blowing gently around them. Bella suddenly got an idea and shouted, "Let's go grab some weather!" Sam was confused and asked, "What do you mean?" + +Bella explained, "We can go in the garden and grab the weather! Then we can take it anywhere." Sam thought it was a great idea and the two ran off to get their bucket. + +But just as they were ready to leave, they saw a neighbor their Dad had warned them about. He was being very selfish and was grabbing all the weather from the garden! + +A feeling of determination filled Bella and she shouted out, "That's not fair! You're not supposed to take all the weather for yourself!" The neighbor was surprised and instantly put the weather back in the garden. + +"Thank you for understanding," Bella said as she and Sam ran past, bucket in hand. The girls laughed and chatted as they grabbed the weather and soon were able to take it wherever they wanted. +Once there was a little girl named Caroline. She was just 3 years old and loved to play. One day, her mommy took her to the park. + +Caroline was so excited! She ran around and jumped on the swings and laughed. Then she saw something interesting. Caroline pointed at it and asked her mommy, "What's that?" + +"It's a band," said Mommy. "Do you want to listen?" + +Caroline nodded her head. The music coming from the band was modern and Caroline liked it. She danced and clapped her hands. After feeling happy and being silly, Caroline and Mommy went home. +Once there was a dad and a baby who wanted to have some fun. The dad went to the store and bought an amazing bulb. + +The baby said, "What is it, daddy?" + +The dad said, "It's an amazing bulb! I'm going to use it to make a special light show." + +The dad took out a pair of scissors and carefully cut the amazing bulb. He smiled as he finished cutting it and showed the baby. + +The baby said, "Wow! That's so cool!" + +The dad smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Now let's go turn on the lights!" + +The dad and baby turned on the lights and suddenly the room filled with light and color. The baby was amazed and said, "This is amazing!" + +The dad laughed and said, "Yes, I'm glad you like it!" + +The dad and baby had lots of fun playing with the amazing bulb lights for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She liked to play with lots of things but her favorite was to paint. + +One morning Lucy was very excited. She was going to go to the store with her mom and buy some cereal. She couldn't wait. + +When they arrived at the store, Lucy saw lots of different cereals. She wanted to get one that was tasty so she looked around until she found one. + +"Mommy, the one with the red and blue stars is so tasty. Can I have that one?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can have it." + +Lucy smiled and couldn't wait to go home and have a bowl of cereal and paint. She was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a blue jellyfish in the sea. He was a very happy jellyfish and always swam around and smiled at all the other creatures. + +One day he noticed a big yellow fish swimming towards him. "Hello," said the yellow fish. "What are you up to?" + +The jellyfish smiled and said, "I'm just swimming and playing around." + +The yellow fish smiled and said, "That sounds like fun! I'd like to join you." + +The jellyfish said, "Sure - let's go!" + +So they swam away together, playing and having lots of fun. + +But then, all of a sudden, the sea started to shake. "Oh no!" said the jellyfish. "We need to get out of here. Quick, shut your eyes and hold your breath!" + +The yellow fish did as he was told, and soon the shaking stopped. When it was over, the jellyfish opened his eyes. He was relieved to see that the yellow fish was still there. + +The yellow fish said, "That was scary! But we're okay now, right?" + +The jellyfish smiled and said, "Yes, we're okay. Now let's go back to swimming and playing." + +And so they did - splashing around, playing and having lots of fun. The blue jellyfish was so happy to have a new friend to play +Molly was three years old and she wanted a drink of milk. She walked into the kitchen and peered into the fridge but there was no milk. She sighed and went back to the living room. + +"Mumma, where's the milk?" Molly asked. + +Mumma smiled and said, "Don't worry Molly. I'll take you to the store to get some milk." + +Molly smiled and jumped with joy. She quickly put on her shoes and ran outside. The sky was wide and the sun was bright. + +Mumma and Molly arrived at the store. Molly jumped out of the car and ran inside. Mumma followed her. They found the milk aisle and Molly was pleased to see a big jug of milk. + +Mumma bought the milk and they returned home. Molly excitedly grabbed the milk and opened it right away. She sighed with satisfaction, happy to have milk. + +Molly and Mumma drank their milk and sat together in the living room. Molly hugged her Mumma tight and smiled. She was happy to have milk and even happier to be with Mumma. +Mama and Papa were cooking in the kitchen. They didn't notice when the little boy crept up and grabbed a napkin. He was so excited that he forgot to be careful - before he knew it, the napkin had caught fire! + +Mama screamed, "Oh no!" and Papa ran over. He quickly put the napkin into the sink and turned on the tap. + +Mama looked down at the little boy. His eyes were wide, and he was shaking. She asked him, "Are you nervous?" + +The little boy nodded and hid his face against Mama's leg. Mama hugged him close. "It's ok, sweetheart," she said, "It's ok." + +Papa kneeled down and smiled at the little boy. "Accidents happen," he said, "But we'll be more careful next time, ok?" + +The little boy nodded. Mama ruffled his hair. "Let's go have a nap," she said. + +The little boy smiled and followed her out of the kitchen. The napkin had stopped burning. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called True and Faith. They did almost everything together, but one thing they loved most was playing outside in the sun. + +One day, True and Faith were playing outside and True had an idea - to bury something special! So, True looked around for something to bury and found a special rock. She put it in the ground and covered it with dirt. + +Faith was so excited. She asked, "Is it done? Is it done?!" + +True smiled and said, "Yes, it is done!" + +Then True and Faith started to dig and soon found the special rock! They were so happy. + +They both looked at each other with restless excitement and said, "Let's do it again!" + +And that's how True and Faith's friendship grew, each time they buried something special in the ground. They were always thankful for such a True friendship. +Dani and Sam were walking through the park. It was getting dark, and the sky was glowing. + +Dani asked Sam, "Why is the sky glowing, Sam?" + +Sam smiled and said, "It's getting dark, and the sky always glows when the sun sets." + +Dani was excited to see the sky so brightly lit up. She asked Sam, "Can we stay and watch the sky glow?" + +Sam shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Dani. I have to go now. My dad is waiting for me at home." + +Dani was sad that they couldn't stay. But she could tell that her friend was being selfish by making her leave. + +"Ok, Sam," Dani said sadly. "Let's go". + +The two friends waved goodbye and started walking away until the sky finally stopped glowing. +Once upon a time there was a furry brown rabbit. He liked hopping around in the sun and playing. One day, he hopped over to a puddle of water. He wanted to have a nice soak in it, but he was scared because the water was deep. + +Suddenly, a friendly white rabbit hopped up to him. She said, “Don’t be scared. The water looks cool and lively. I love to soak in it.†+ +The furry brown rabbit hesitated, but then he decided to try it. He hopped into the puddle and found that it was very nice. He felt refreshed and clean after his soak. + +The two rabbits had so much fun playing in the water, that they decided to come back every day. They would soak, hop around and be lively in the sun together. +Once there was a bear who loved to rock. Every day he would go on a walk and rock on his big, strong paws. He would rock back and forth and it made him feel happy and mild inside. + +As he rocked, he would always hear voices in the distance. One day, his curiosity got the better of him and he went to find out who it was. + +He crept slowly through the trees and soon saw a group of children playing. When they saw the bear, they started to laugh and ran away. + +The bear felt sad, but he raised his head high and slowly started to walk back the way he had come. As he rocked his way back, the children started to follow him. + +The bear stopped and looked at them. “Why are you following me?†he asked. + +The children replied that they wanted to learn how he rocked so smoothly and happy. + +The bear smiled and said, “It is easy! All you need to do is find your own rhythm and rock with a mild motion.†+ +The children followed his advice and soon they were all rocking together. The bear was glad he had shared his secret with them and they all rocked together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl called Sarah. She was only three years old and she loved to play. Everywhere she went she would take her crayons. + +One afternoon, the sun was shining and Sarah decided to go for a walk in the park. She was colouring the leaves with her crayons when she heard a voice. + +"Hi Sarah, what are you doing?" + +Sarah looked up to see a friendly old lady. "I'm drawing!" Sarah said excitedly. + +The old lady smiled. "It looks lovely. I bet your mum and dad love it too!" + +Sarah nodded. "I love them and they love me!" + +The old lady smiled again. "Of course they do! That is what love is all about." + +Sarah felt happy and she said goodbye to the old lady. She put her crayons in her pocket and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once there was a boy named Doug. He wanted to explore the world. He heard there was a beautiful tunnel. Doug saw the tunnel and it was purple. He wanted to go in and see what was inside. + +Doug asked his mom. "Mom, can I go in the tunnel?" +His mom said, "Yes, but be careful." +Doug said, "I will, I promise." + +Doug went in the tunnel. He saw all kinds of things. He saw tall trees and bright stars. He saw tall stones and furry animals. Then, he saw a big surprise at the end of the tunnel. + +Doug said, "Wow, what is that?" +The surprise said, "I'm a big purple dragon!" +Doug said, "Oh, cool!" +The dragon said, "If you promise to be careful and nice, I will take you on an adventure." +Doug said, "Yes, I promise!" + +And so, Doug and the dragon went on a big purple adventure. They went through the tunnel, into the sky and up the mountains. Everywhere they went they saw and did new things. It was an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time there was a big, big tree. Under this tree, there was a soft bed of leaves. One day, a little girl named Lucy decided to take a nap there. + +Lucy was very tired, so she closed her eyes and began to lie down. Just then she heard a noise! It was a deaf little bird. + +The bird said in a soft voice, "Do you want to be my friend?" Lucy smiled, and said, "Yes, I do!" + +The bird flew away and came back with an acorn. He gave it to Lucy and said, "This is a special acorn. It can make any wish come true." Lucy thanked the bird, and said, "I wish for a new swing!" + +The bird nodded and flew away. The next day, Lucy woke up and saw a brand new swing under the tree. She hugged the bird and said, "Thank you." + +The bird smiled and said, "You are welcome, my friend." From then on, Lucy and the bird were best friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and always quite happy - until one day she began to worry. + +"What's wrong, Lucy?" asked her mom. + +Lucy smiled and said, "Mommy, I'm worried that my golf ball is lost." + +Mommy replied, "That's ok, sweetheart. Let's look together." + +So Mommy, Daddy and Lucy all went outside to look for the golf ball. They searched everywhere. + +"I don't see it anywhere," said Daddy. + +Lucy didn't give up though. She looked very hard. She looked under rocks and behind trees. + +Just then, Mommy spotted it. "I see it!" she said. + +Mommy, who was always very wise, told Lucy to think carefully before she acted. They all carefully took turns and looked around to make sure the golf ball was safe. + +When they were sure no one else was around, Lucy happily picked up her golf ball and smiled. She hugged her parents and thanked them for helping her. + +Lucy learned that day it's ok to worry, as long as you don't forget to be wise! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very delicate and beautiful. She had long, dark hair that she liked to brush. Every night she combed her hair and settled down in her bed. + +One night she heard a noise outside her window. She opened the window and saw a little bird sitting on the sill. + +"What are you doing here?" the girl said. + +The bird replied, "I'm looking for a place to settle for the night. Will you let me in?" + +The girl said, "Yes, you can come in." + +The bird flew into the room and settled down on the girl's bedroom floor. He thanked her for her kindness and then fell asleep. + +The girl watched the bird sleep, thinking of how delicate he was. She was glad he found a cozy place to stay. + +The next morning, the bird said goodbye to the girl and flew out of the window, off to find a new home. The girl waved goodbye, happy that she had been able to help. +Once there was a healthy bunny. She lived in the forest and she had many friends there. Every day she would go to the trees in the forest to count how many leaves there were. She would say to herself, "I'm such a good number bunny!" + +One day, the bunny saw a cable lying in the forest. She had never seen one before and so decided to investigate it. She snuggled up to the cable, and said "Hello, Cable. Who are you?" + +But the cable didn't move or talk. So the bunny decided that the cable must be sleeping, and snuggled up to it to keep it warm. + +The next day, when she awoke, the cable was still lying there in the forest. She was so happy! She gathered some healthy leaves from the trees to make a bed for the cable and said "Welcome, Cable, to my home in the forest!" + +From then on, the bunny and the cable were very good friends. They went on breakfast picnics, played counting games and told stories to each other. +The bunny and cable were so happy they never wanted to say goodbye! +Once there was a little caterpillar, he was very shy. He liked to hide under leaves and kept away from other animals. + +One day he went exploring, but he was a bit too close to a group of birds. They started to laugh at him, and he was quite embarrassed. + +He tried to crawl away as quickly as he could, but a little bird flew over and said "You don't have to be embarrassed, you look cute!" + +The caterpillar was very surprised, no one had ever said he looked cute before! He was still shy, but he was very happy that someone had said something nice to him. + +He thanked the bird and kept crawling around his garden. From that day on, he was much more confident and not so shy anymore! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah who was three years old. One day, Sarah was walking in the park. She stopped near a big tree and saw a bunch of leaves lying on the ground. She picked them up and wondered what she could do with them. Suddenly she had a great idea, she would weigh them! + +So she went home and looked around for something to weigh them with. Soon she found a set of scales and placed the leaves on the bowl. She looked very serious as she carefully lifted the other bowl. It felt very heavy! + +Sarah was so happy with her discovery that she ran to her mum to tell her all about it. +"Mummy, I weighed the leaves and it was really heavy!" she said, excitedly. + +Mummy smiled and said, "Well done, Sarah! It looks like you are going to be a scientist when you grow up!" + +Sarah beamed with pride and said, "Yes, I am serious about it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. One day, Sarah started to walk to the beach. She wanted to explore the ocean. + +When she arrived at the beach and saw the ocean, Sarah was amazed. She had never seen so much water! The waves were gentle and there was sand everywhere. + +Sarah was so excited, she took off her shoes and socks and began running towards the ocean. + +Then a voice called out, "Sarah, stop! You know you can't go into the water, it's too deep!" + +Sarah stopped and looked back, it was her mum. Sarah smiled and said, "But I just want to see the waves, mum. They look so gentle!" + +Mum put her arm around Sarah and said, "I know, but not today. We'll come back another time, okay?" + +Sarah nodded and they both walked away, the ocean glimmering in the sunlight. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl who liked to mark. She had a special set of markers that she used everyday. One day, she saw something very small that she had never noticed before. It was a cell. She picked it up and saw that it was smelly! + +The little girl was confused and so she went to ask her mom. + +"Mom, what is this cell?" The little girl asked her mom. + +"Well, sweetie, it's a special kind of living thing. It smells because it doesn't like to be touched," said her mom. + +The little girl thought the cell was really cool, so she decided to mark it with her markers. She drew a big smiley face on the cell and then put it back where she found it. + +She smiled, feeling proud of her artwork. She had just created something beautiful with just a few smelly, little cells and some markers! +John was a 3 year old boy. He was very independent. Every day he would go out into the back yard and play. + +One day, while playing, his ball rolled under the fence. John knew he couldn't reach it so he went to find his mom. + +John: "Mom, I lost my ball." + +Mom: "Oh no! Let's look for it." + +Together, they went to the fence and tried to see the ball. It was dark, so they couldn't see it. Suddenly, John spotted a tiny piece of the ball peeking out. + +John: "I found a piece!" + +Mom: "That's great, John. But now, I'm afraid we'll have to suffer to get the rest of the ball back." + +John was confused. But his mom got out a long stick and carefully reached the ball back through the fence. She handed the ball to John with a big smile. + +John: "Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom: "I'm glad you can stay independent, John. Now let's play again!" + +John hugged his mom and went off to play, relieved that his mom was able to help him get his ball back. +Sarah and her mum were walking to the park. Sarah loved going to the park. She was very excited to swing. When they got there, the park was very busy with kids playing and having fun. + +"Mummy, can I swing?" Sarah asked. + +"Yes, of course," her mum said. + +Sarah ran over to the swing and got on. She held on tight and pushed off. She felt her legs and arms swinging in the air. She loved the feeling. + +"Higher, Mummy! Higher!" she said. + +Her mum stood behind her and pushed the swing higher. Sarah felt like she was flying. The wind blew through her hair. + +When it was time to go, Sarah's mum said, "Let's go, my love. We have to get home now. Tomorrow is a busy day!" + +Sarah felt sad but she knew her mum was right. As they walked home, she thought about how much fun it was to swing in the park. She looked forward to next time. +Mum and Dad were so happy, because they had a new baby! Everyone knew the baby's name was Sam. + +Mum sent Sam off to the park. He was so excited! He felt the wind in his hair, which made him giggle. + +But something was strange. Everything was so quiet. Sam looked around, but all he saw was silence. He called out to his Mum, but all he heard was deafening silence. + +"Mum? Where are you?" he asked. + +Suddenly, a voice filled the air. It was Mum's voice. + +"I'm here, Sam," she said. "You won't see me, but I'm here. I'm sending you lots of love." + +Sam smiled. He knew he was surrounded by Mum's love, even when things were silent. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to read books. He had a big collection of them and he liked to spend his mornings reading. One morning, he was reading a book about a belt and he found it very interesting. + +But then, Tom heard a loud, harsh noise. It was coming from outside his house. He quickly opened the window to see what was happening. + +It was Tom's father. He was holding a belt and he was yelling. Tom was scared. + +Tom's mother came out of the house and said "Stop it, please!" + +But Tom's father didn't listen and he said "This is how you learn!" + +Tom's mother quickly grabbed Tom and brought him inside the house. She said "It's ok, Tom, you don't have to learn this way. You can learn by reading books". + +Tom looked up at his mother and smiled. He knew she was right. From then on, Tom made sure to read books every morning and stay away from harsh belt lessons. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. They saw a fruit tree with big, red fruits. Mia's mom said, "Let's examine the fruit, Mia." They looked at the fruit closely and saw that it was round and shiny. + +Mia picked one fruit and showed it to her mom. Mia's mom said, "This fruit looks yummy, Mia. Let's take some home." They picked more fruits and put them in a bag. + +On their way home, they met a fierce dog. The dog barked loudly. Mia's mom said, "Don't be scared, Mia." She gave the dog a fruit. The dog ate the fruit and stopped barking. Mia and her mom went home and ate the fruits, too. They were happy and full. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park. He had a red ball and a toy saw. He liked to play with them a lot. He played with the ball and saw all day. The sun was hot, and Tom was happy. + +Tom saw a big dog. The dog was angry. It wanted to play with Tom's ball too. Tom did not want to share his ball. The dog jumped and took the ball away. Tom was sad and angry. + +Tom tried to get his ball back, but he could not. He was too small. He also lost his toy saw. The angry dog ran away with Tom's ball and saw. Tom cried and went home. He did not have a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin. The penguin lived in a cold place with ice and snow. The penguin had a broken toy. The broken toy made the penguin very sad. + +One day, the penguin saw a big bear. The penguin had a question for the bear. The penguin asked, "Can you fix my broken toy?" The bear looked at the toy and said, "I will try." + +The bear tried to fix the toy, but it was too broken. The bear could not fix it. The penguin was sad. The bear said, "I am sorry, little penguin. Your toy is too broken to fix." The penguin cried and went back to its cold home. The penguin's toy was still broken, and the penguin was very sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bobo. Bobo was a careless bird. He loved to play in the powder that fell from the sky. One day, Bobo saw a big tree. He thought it would be fun to soar high up in the sky and land on the tree. + +Bobo told his friend, Kiki the squirrel, about his plan. Kiki said, "Be careful, Bobo! The sky can be scary." But Bobo did not listen. He was too excited to soar high and touch the big tree. + +The next day, Bobo started to soar up, up, up in the sky. He was so happy! But then, the sky became dark and more powder fell down. Bobo was scared. He remembered what Kiki had said. Bobo tried to fly back down, but he was lost. Just then, Kiki found Bobo and helped him find his way home. Bobo was happy to be safe and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom liked to sit in the sun all day. One day, Tom saw a smooth stone near the tree. He thought it would be a nice place to sit. + +Tom put on his favorite suit. It was a red suit with big buttons. He walked to the smooth stone and sat on it. The stone was very warm and nice. + +As Tom sat on the smooth stone, he saw his friend, the little bird. The bird was singing a happy song. Tom felt very happy too. He liked sitting on the smooth stone in his red suit, listening to his friend sing. +Once upon a time, in a big playroom, there was a small, dry cube. The cube was red and lived with many other toys. The cube had a friend named Bunny. Bunny was soft and white. + +One day, Bunny wanted to play with the cube. They went to the slide in the playroom. The cube was scared to slide, but Bunny said, "Don't worry, I will help you." Bunny held the cube and they went down the slide together. The cube was happy and not scared anymore. + +Now, the cube and Bunny loved to slide every day. They would laugh and play on the slide together. All the other toys in the playroom joined them too. The cube was no longer dry and lonely, it was now happy and had many friends. +Once upon a time, there was a red goose. The red goose lived in a small pond. The pond was very dirty. The red goose did not like the dirty pond. The red goose wanted a clean pond to play in. + +One day, the red goose decided to clean the pond. The red goose worked very hard. The red goose picked up the dirt and threw it away. The red goose swam around the pond to make sure it was clean. + +After a long time, the pond was clean. The red goose was very happy. The red goose played in the clean pond all day. The red goose had a big smile on its face. And from that day on, the red goose lived happily in the clean pond. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a big toy axe. He liked to play with it all day. One day, Tim saw an empty box. He wanted to attach his axe to the box and make a new toy. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, to help him. They tried to attach the axe to the empty box. But it was very hard. They pushed and pulled, but the axe would not stick to the box. + +Tim and Sam were sad. They could not make the new toy. The empty box stayed empty, and the axe stayed alone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a brown toy that he loved very much. One day, he lost his toy and was very sad. + +Tim looked everywhere for his toy. He asked his friend, Sam, "Did you see my brown toy?" Sam said, "No, but let's look for it together." They looked all around, but they could not find the toy. + +Then, Tim called his mom for help. She said, "Let's look in your room." They went to his room and found the toy under his bed. Tim was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mom and Sam!" The moral of the story is that when you need help, it's good to ask others, and working together makes things easier. +Once upon a time, a little mouse named Tim lived in a small hole. Tim was a very hard worker. He liked to find food and play with his friends. One day, Tim met a big cat named Max. Max was not nice to Tim. Max said, "I will not permit you to play here." + +Tim was sad and went back to his hole. He told his mom about Max, the big cat. His mom said, "Do not worry, Tim. You can play with your friends in the garden." + +The next day, Tim and his friends played in the garden. They had a lot of fun. They did not see Max, the big cat. Tim was happy and he knew that his mom was right. From then on, Tim and his friends played in the garden every day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little mushroom. The mushroom was very angry because no one wanted to sit with it. It felt sad and alone. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came into the forest to play. She saw the angry mushroom and thought it looked funny. Lily walked over to the mushroom and said, "Hello, mushroom! Can I sit with you?" The angry mushroom was so happy that it smiled. + +Lily and the mushroom became best friends. They would sit and play together every day. The mushroom was not angry anymore. It was very happy to have a friend like Lily. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a vacation. They went to a big beach with lots of sand and water. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. + +Before they played in the water, they had to wear special clothes. The mom and dad put on their swim suits, and the little girl wore a pretty, pink dress. The dress was not expensive, but it was her favorite. + +They had a fun day at the beach. They swam, built sand castles, and ate yummy ice cream. At the end of the day, they were all very happy. Their vacation was the best, and they couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty cat named Navy. Navy liked to play and stretch in the sun. She had a lot of fun with her friends. + +One day, Navy and her friends went to the park. They played with a ball and stretched their legs. Navy was very happy to be with her friends in the pretty park. + +At the end of the day, Navy and her friends went home. They were tired from playing and stretching. They all said goodnight and went to sleep. Navy had a good day and knew she would have more fun tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Amy. She had a big box of stuff that she loved. One day, she saw a baby bird that could not fly. Amy wanted to help the baby bird, so she took it home. She thought she could raise the bird and teach it to fly. + +Amy tried very hard to help the bird. She gave it food and water. She even made a soft bed for it to sleep in. Every day, she tried to teach the bird to fly. The bird tried too, but it was not easy. Amy knew it would take time, but she did not give up. + +One day, while Amy was at school, her little brother went into her room. He saw the bird and wanted to play with it. He took the bird outside and tried to make it fly. But the bird was not ready and fell to the ground. When Amy came home, she found the bird hurt and could not help it anymore. She was very sad that she could not save the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy jet. He would zoom it around his room all day. + +One day, Tim's jet got stuck in a tree. He was very sad. He asked his friend, Sam, for help. Sam said, "Let me lead. I will get your jet." Sam tried to climb the tree, but he was too small. + +Tim and Sam thought about what to do. They had an idea. They found a long stick and used it to get the jet out of the tree. Tim was so happy, he said, "Thank you, Sam!" They played with the jet together for the rest of the day. +One day, a big round ball went for a roll down a hill. On the way, it met a nosy cat. The cat said, "Where are you going, ball?" + +The ball said, "I am going to find a friend to play with. Do you want to come?" The nosy cat said, "Yes, I want to come too!" So, they both went down the hill together. + +As they rolled down, the nosy cat saw a big tree. The cat wanted to rub on the tree, but the ball wanted to keep rolling. The cat said, "I want to rub the tree, but you want to roll. We can't do both." + +The ball said, "I don't want to stop. I want to keep rolling." The nosy cat got mad and said, "Fine, go roll by yourself!" The ball rolled away fast and got lost. The nosy cat stayed by the tree, sad and alone. They both lost their new friend. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to climb a tree. She saw a big tree in the park. Mia asked her daddy, "Can I climb the tree, Daddy?" + +Daddy looked at the tree and said, "Yes, Mia, but be careful. I will help you climb." So, Mia started to climb the tree with her daddy's help. She felt happy and excited. + +As they climbed higher, Mia saw a rare bird in the tree. The bird was blue and yellow. Mia said, "Look, Daddy! A rare bird!" Daddy smiled and said, "Yes, Mia, it is very rare. Let's watch it for a while." They watched the rare bird together and then climbed back down. Mia and her daddy had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a poor dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with a nice family. They had a television in the living room. Spot liked to watch the television with the family. + +One hot day, Spot was very thirsty. He needed to drink some water. He went to his water bowl, but it was empty. Spot was sad and did not know what to do. He needed to find water to drink. + +Spot saw the family watching television. They were drinking water from cups. Spot went to the family and asked for water. The family saw he was thirsty and filled his water bowl. Spot was happy and drank the water. Now, Spot could watch television with the family again. +One day, a little dog named Tim was playing with his ball. He saw a big cat named Sam. Sam had a long nose. Tim thought Sam looked stupid with his long nose. + +Tim said to Sam, "Your nose is so long and stupid!" Sam felt sad and mad. Sam said, "My nose is not stupid. It helps me smell good things." + +Tim and Sam started to fight. They pushed each other with their noses. Tim's mom saw them and said, "Stop fighting! You should be friends, not enemies." + +Tim and Sam stopped fighting. They felt bad for being mean. Tim said, "I am sorry, Sam. Your nose is not stupid." Sam nodded and said, "Thank you, Tim. I am sorry too." + +Now, Tim and Sam are best friends. They play with the ball together and have lots of fun. They learned that it is not nice to call someone stupid. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her toys and make her family happy. One day, Mia found a big envelope on the table. She was very curious about what was inside. + +Mia opened the envelope and saw a beautiful drawing of a heart. She knew it was for her mommy's birthday. Mia felt sorry because she opened it before her mommy could see it. She wanted to make it right, so she decided to make a new drawing for her mommy's birthday. + +Mia worked very hard on the new drawing. When she finished, she put it in a new envelope and gave it to her mommy. Her mommy was so happy and proud of Mia. She applauded and hugged Mia tightly. Mia learned that saying sorry and making things right can make everyone happy again. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a wise old owl named Ollie. Ollie lived in a tall tree and loved to watch the little animals play below. One sunny day, Ollie saw a red poppy flower dancing in the breeze. + +As Ollie looked closer, he saw a tiny bug on the poppy. The bug said, "Hi, I'm Buggy! I love to play on this poppy. It's so pretty!" Ollie smiled and said, "Hello, Buggy! I'm Ollie the wise owl. I like to watch you and your friends play." + +Buggy and Ollie became good friends. They would meet every day and talk about the forest and the fun things they saw. Buggy would tell Ollie about the other bugs and flowers, and Ollie would share stories about the big animals and tall trees. + +One day, Buggy said, "Ollie, you are so wise. Can you help me find a new flower to play on?" Ollie thought for a moment and said, "Let's go on an adventure! I know a place with lots of pretty flowers." + +Together, Ollie and Buggy went on a fun adventure. They met new friends and played in a beautiful field of flowers. And from that day on, they had even more stories to share with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because his mom had to leave for a week. She had to go to a far away place for work. Tim did not want her to go because he would be bored at home with his dad. + +Tim's dad tried to make the week fun for him. They played games, ate yummy food, and went to the park. But Tim still missed his mom and thought the week was boring without her. He wanted his mom to come back home. + +On the last day of the week, Tim and his dad went to the park again. Tim was playing on the swings when he saw a big, scary dog. The dog ran towards Tim and bit his leg. Tim cried and his dad took him to the doctor. Tim's mom came home, but he was sad because his leg hurt a lot. The week ended badly for Tim. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They had a big couch in the living room. Sue loved to jump on the couch, but her mom always said, "No jumping on the couch, Sue!" + +One day, Sue was playing with her toy car. She had a great idea. "I will make a big jump for my toy car," Sue said. She looked at the couch and smiled. It was the perfect spot for the jump. Sue put some pillows on the floor and started to play. + +Sue's mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw the pillows and the toy car on the floor. "Sue, what are you doing?" her mom asked. Sue sighed and said, "I am making a big jump for my toy car." Her mom smiled and said, "That is a good idea, but remember, no jumping on the couch." + +Sue played with her toy car and the big jump for a long time. She was very happy. And she did not jump on the couch. Sue knew her mom was right. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck lived by a cool pond. The duck liked to swim in the water all day. + +One day, the duck met a new friend. The friend was a small frog. The frog liked to sit on a big rock and whisper to the duck. The duck liked to listen to the frog's stories. + +They played and whispered together by the cool pond every day. The duck and the frog were very happy. They were the best of friends, and they had lots of fun at the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty flower. It was very attractive. It lived in a big garden with many other pretty flowers. + +One day, a boy came to the garden. He had a toy that could record sounds. He wanted to record the sounds of the pretty flowers. The boy went to the attractive flower and recorded its soft sound. The boy was happy. + +The boy knew the pretty flower had a special value. He took care of the flower every day. The attractive flower and the boy became good friends. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a magic box. Inside the box, there was a small toy. The toy was a fierce lion. Tim loved the lion and wanted to play with it. + +Tim said to the lion, "You are so small! I wish you were bigger." Suddenly, the lion started to grow. It grew and grew until it was very big. Tim was scared and said, "No, no! You are too big now! Please shrink back to your small size!" + +The lion listened to Tim and began to shrink. It shrank and shrank until it was just an inch tall. Tim was happy and said, "Thank you, lion! Now we can play together." They played all day and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to eat tasty food. One day, she decided to make a tasty cake. She looked at the order of things to do in her recipe book. + +First, Mia mixed the flour, sugar, and butter. She then added eggs and milk. Mia stirred everything together. "This will become a tasty cake," she said to her cat, Whiskers. Whiskers meowed in agreement. + +When the cake was done, Mia shared it with her friends. They all loved it and said, "Mia, you make the best tasty cake ever!" Mia smiled and said, "Thank you! I followed the order in my book, and it became tasty!" Everyone laughed and enjoyed the cake together. +Once there was a clever cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with a ball of thread. One day, the thread got stuck in a tree. Tom wanted to get the thread back. + +Tom saw a bird in the tree. He asked the bird, "Can you help me get my thread?" The bird said, "I will help you if you do not chase me." Tom tried to resist chasing the bird, but it was hard. + +They worked together to get the thread. Tom did not chase the bird, and the bird got the thread for Tom. They were both happy and became friends. The bird thought Tom was very clever for not chasing her. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a big, loud dog named Max. Max liked to bark and play. Tim and Max were best friends. + +One day, Tim found a book, called a novel, in his room. He tried to read it, but the words were too big. He wanted to know what it said. So, he asked his mom for help. She read the novel to him, and Tim listened carefully. He liked the story very much. + +In the story, there was a hero who had to fight a big dragon. The hero was brave and strong. Tim and Max played hero and dragon in the yard. They had lots of fun, and they didn't fight for real. They were just playing, and they were happy. +One day, a funny cat named Bobo saw a pair of pants on the floor. Bobo thought it would be fun to wear the pants. He put one leg in, but he had a struggle with the other leg. Bobo tried and tried, but he could not get the pants on all the way. + +Bobo's friend, a dog named Lulu, came over and saw Bobo with the pants. Lulu laughed and said, "Bobo, you look so funny in those pants!" Bobo felt a little silly, but he wanted to wear the pants. + +Lulu helped Bobo with the pants. They both pulled and pulled until the pants were on. Bobo and Lulu laughed and played all day. They had so much fun with the funny pants. In the end, they both agreed that pants were not just for people, but for funny cats and dogs too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had an incredible toy. It was a big red ball with a happy face on it. Tim loved to play with his ball all day. + +One day, Tim's ball got lost. He looked for it everywhere, but he could not find it. Tim was very sad. He missed his ball so much. He told his mom about his lost ball. His mom had an idea. She said, "Let's mail a letter to find your ball." + +Tim and his mom wrote a letter. They put it in an envelope and went to the mailbox. They put the letter in the mailbox and closed the door. Tim hoped that someone would find his ball and send it back to him. + +A few days later, Tim got a big box in the mail. He opened the box and saw his incredible ball with the happy face! Tim was so happy to have his ball back. He thanked his mom for helping him. From that day on, Tim took very good care of his ball and never let it out of his sight. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a bunny named Spring. Spring had a big silver coin that he found while hopping around. He loved his silver coin very much. + +One day, while Spring was playing, he lost his silver coin. He looked under the trees and behind the rocks, but he could not find it. Spring felt very sad and started to cry. + +Just then, a kind squirrel saw Spring crying and asked him what was wrong. Spring told the squirrel about his lost silver coin. The kind squirrel wanted to help, so they looked together. At last, they found the silver coin near a big tree. Spring was very happy and thanked the squirrel. From that day on, Spring and the squirrel became best friends in the wild forest. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and look for bugs. One sunny day, she found a shiny gold rock. Lily was very happy and wanted to keep it safe. + +Lily decided to protect her gold rock. She put it in a small box and hid it under her bed. Every night, she would check on her gold rock to make sure it was still there. She loved her rock very much. + +One day, Lily's friend Tim came to play. He saw the gold rock and thought it was very cool. Lily told Tim how she protected her rock. Tim wanted to help too. They both promised to always protect the gold rock and keep it safe. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a modest nation, there lived a kind king. The king loved to act in plays with his friends. They had a lot of fun when they acted together. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the king's castle. She was very shy but wanted to act in the play too. The king saw Lily and said, "Hi, Lily! Do you want to act with us?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, please!" So, the king and his friends let Lily join them. They all acted together and had a great time. The people in the nation loved the play and clapped their hands. + +From that day on, Lily and the king became good friends. They acted in many plays and made everyone in the nation happy. Lily learned that even a shy little girl can be a star. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful little park, there lived a cute bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop around and play with his friends. Every day, they would run, jump, and have lots of fun. + +One sunny day, Bob and his friends decided to have a lunch party. They all brought their favorite foods to share with each other. Bob brought tasty carrots, and his friends brought sweet apples, yummy berries, and crunchy nuts. + +Before they started to eat, Bob used his soft paws to set up a big, colorful blanket on the grass. Then, they all sat down and enjoyed their delicious lunch together. They laughed, shared stories, and had a great time. After they finished eating, they played more games until the sun went down. It was a perfect day for Bob and his friends. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She had her chalk with her to draw on the sidewalk. Lily found a comfortable spot and started to draw a big sun. + +A boy named Tim came and said, "I want to use the chalk too!" Lily didn't want to share, so they both started to cry. Their moms came and told them, "You need to learn to share and relax." + +Lily and Tim listened and decided to share the chalk. They drew a big, beautiful rainbow together. They both felt happy and learned that sharing can be fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every day, the bird would fly around the world and sing to everyone. The bird's song made people happy and they would smile and clap. + +One day, the bird met a rude cat. The cat did not like the bird's song. The cat said, "Stop singing! I don't like your song." The bird felt sad, but it did not stop singing. + +The bird flew away and kept singing to other people. The world was a happy place because of the bird's song. The rude cat learned to like the bird's song too, and they became friends. The bird and the cat sang together, making everyone even happier. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted dog named Spot. Spot could do many things that other dogs could not do. Spot liked to help people and teach them new things. + +One day, Spot saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was trying to fill a big jug with water. She wanted to give the water to her mom, but the jug was too heavy. Spot wanted to help Sue. + +Spot had an idea. He taught Sue to use a small cup to fill the jug little by little. Soon, the jug was full of water. Sue was very happy and thanked Spot. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a young bird named Billy. Billy lived on a cliff with his family. Every day, Billy watched the other birds fly high in the sky. + +One day, Billy's mom said, "Billy, it's time for you to fly too!" But Billy was scared. He looked down at the ground and felt his heart race. "I don't know if I can do it, Mom," he said. + +"Don't worry," said Mom, "I will encourage you." She stood by Billy and cheered him on. "You can do it, Billy! Just flap your wings and try!" With his mom's help, Billy took a deep breath, flapped his wings, and jumped. Soon, he was flying high in the sky, just like the other birds. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf dog named Spot. Spot could not hear, but he was very good at seeing things. One day, Spot saw a beautiful sunset. The sky was red, orange, and pink. Spot wanted to store the sunset in his mind so he would never forget it. + +Spot went to his friend, the wise old owl. The owl told Spot to look at the sunset every day and think about it before sleeping. This way, Spot could store the sunset in his mind. Spot did as the owl said, and soon he could remember the sunset even when it was dark. + +Spot learned that even if he could not hear, he could still enjoy the beautiful things around him. He also learned that by storing good memories, he could be happy even when things were not perfect. The moral of the story is that we should be grateful for what we have and keep happy memories close to our hearts. +One day, a brave cat named Tom went outside to play. He liked to watch the birds in the sky and the fish in the pond. Tom was very brave and always ready for an adventure. + +Tom saw a big tuna fish in the pond. The tuna was swimming fast and splashing water. Tom wanted to catch the tuna, so he jumped into the pond. The water was cold, but Tom did not mind. + +Tom swam and swam, trying to catch the tuna. The tuna was very fast, but Tom was brave and did not give up. In the end, Tom caught the tuna and brought it back to his house. Tom was very happy and proud of his brave adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big, silly cat. The cat liked to play with a small, red thing. The red thing was a ball. + +One day, the cat saw the red thing on top of a box. The cat wanted to get it. The cat blinked its eyes and jumped up high to reach the red thing. + +The cat got the red thing and played all day. The cat was very happy. The cat and the red thing were best friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. +One day, a cat and a dog went to a restaurant. The restaurant was big and had many tables. The cat and the dog sat on soft chairs. They looked at the food on the table. + +The cat said, "I want to eat fish." The dog said, "I want to eat chicken." They were happy to eat their food. The cat and the dog liked the restaurant. + +After they ate, the cat saw a big ball. The cat wanted to play with the ball. The cat ran to the ball but did not see the water on the floor. The cat slipped on the water and fell. The dog laughed and said, "Be careful, cat!" + +The cat got up and they both played with the ball. They had a fun day at the restaurant. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a rare thing in his house. It was a passport! He did not know what it was, so he took it to his mom. "Mom, what is this?" Tim asked. + +His mom looked at it and said, "This is a passport, Tim. We use it when we go to far away places." Tim thought about all the fun places he could go with the passport. + +Later, Tim saw his friend, Jane. He showed her the rare passport. Jane was excited and said, "Wow! With this, we can go on a big adventure!" They both laughed and played, dreaming about all the places they would visit with the rare passport. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing outside. He saw a big, disgusting bug. Tim was scared, but he wanted to look at the bug. The bug did not move. It remained still. + +Tim asked the bug, "Why are you not moving?" The bug said, "I am trying to have a dream. I want to dream about flying high in the sky." Tim thought that was a good dream to have. + +Tim said, "I will help you." He picked up the bug and put it on a leaf. The bug closed its eyes and started to dream. Tim was happy that he could help the bug have a dream. +One day, a lazy cat named Tom saw a big tree. He wanted to decorate the tree with pretty things. He had a plan. He told his friend, a little bird named Sue, about his idea. Sue was very good at making things look nice. She could use a stitch to make pretty things. + +Tom said, "Sue, can you help me make the tree pretty?" Sue said, "Yes, I can help you, Tom. But you have to help me too." Tom agreed. They started to work together. Tom found nice things to put on the tree, and Sue used her stitch to make them look even better. + +As they worked, the tree started to look very pretty. Other animals came to see the tree. They all loved it. Tom was not lazy anymore. He liked to help Sue decorate the tree. They became very good friends, and the tree was the prettiest tree in the forest. +One day, a little yellow fish named Finn swam in the sea. The sun was warm and the water was cool. Finn liked to play in the tide with his friends. + +Finn saw his friend, Sally the seahorse, and said, "Hi Sally! Do you want to play in the tide with me?" Sally smiled and said, "Yes, Finn! Let's play!" + +As they played, the water started to get very cold. Finn and Sally felt the water freeze around them. They were scared and didn't know what to do. But then, the warm sun came out and the water became warm again. + +Finn and Sally were happy and continued to play in the tide. They had a fun day and promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a yellow flag. The flag lived near a big tree. The tree had many friends, like birds and bugs. Every day, the yellow flag would wave hello to all the friends. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the park. She saw the yellow flag and wanted to play with it. She ran to the flag and said, "Hi, I am Lily! Can I play with you?" The yellow flag waved back, happy to have a new friend. + +Lily and the yellow flag played all day. They played hide and seek, and tag. When they played tag, Lily would poke the yellow flag to say, "You're it!" The yellow flag would then wave and try to poke Lily back. + +As the sun began to set, Lily knew it was time to go home. She hugged the yellow flag and said, "Bye, friend! I will come back to play with you again soon!" The yellow flag waved goodbye, and Lily ran home to tell her mom about her new friend. + +The next day, Lily came back to the park with her friends. They all played with the yellow flag, and it became the most loved flag in the park. The yellow flag was always happy to have friends to play with, and it waved to everyone who came to the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gray cat. The gray cat was very sneaky. One day, the gray cat saw a big cake in a house. The gray cat wanted the cake. So, the gray cat became a thief. + +The gray cat tried to take the cake. The gray cat had to be very quiet. The gray cat did not want to be caught. The gray cat managed to get inside the house. The gray cat saw the cake on the table. The gray cat was very happy. + +But then, a little girl saw the gray cat. The little girl said, "No, gray cat! You cannot take our cake!" The gray cat was sad. The little girl gave the gray cat a small piece of cake. The gray cat said thank you and left. The gray cat was not a thief anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to find a treasure. He had a map that showed him the way. The map told him to go east. Tim did not know which way was east. He felt frustrated. + +Tim saw a big tree. The tree had a sign on it. The sign said "East". Tim was happy. He walked in the direction the sign showed. He saw a big rock. He knew the treasure was near. + +Tim found a box under the rock. He opened it and saw many toys inside. He ran back to his friend, Sally. "Sally, look what I found!" Tim said. Sally was happy too. They played with the toys all day long. +Tommy wandered the beach, searching for shells and other treasures. As the sun moved across the sky, he eventually found something unusual near the shoreline. It was a hook! He picked it up and tried to figure out what it was for. But he found nothing else, just the one lonely hook. + +He was a bit frustrated, but then he spotted something in the sand. He quickly ran over and saw it was a rope, connected to the hook. He started pulling the rope with excitement. After a few moments, he found a small bucket at the end of the rope! + +Tommy was elated. He looked up to the sky and smiled. Then he ran to his mom, who was sitting under a nearby umbrella. “Mom, look what I found!†he said. “It's a hook and a bucket!†+ +His mother chuckled. “That's wonderful, Tommy!†she said. “You can use the hook for fishing, and the bucket for collecting shells.†+ +Tommy was so excited that he ran off to find his dad and tell him all about his discovery. +Today was filled with fun and excitement. Little Joey was eager to go on an adventure. He immediately ran to his room to pack. He grabbed some snacks and filled a bag with all his favorite toys. + +Joey's mom said they had to go to the beach. Joey was so excited! He remembered that his mom always told him to pack a raincoat when they go to the beach. Unhappily, Joey started digging through the closet to find his raincoat. + +Suddenly, he found it! It was a bright, clear yellow raincoat. But then he heard a loud thunder clap. Joey looked out the window, and it was pouring rain. He thought to himself, “Today must be a rainy beach day.†+ +Joey grabbed the clear raincoat and ran out with his mom. Sure enough, it was a rainy beach day. But Joey was so happy because he was prepared! He wore his clear raincoat and they spent the day having fun in the rain. Because he packed his raincoat, he was safe and dry. +Timmy was feeling lonely, so he went walking in the meadow. He was looking for a friend, but it seemed like everyone he saw was too busy to talk. Suddenly, he saw someone in the distance. Timmy grew excited and ran towards the figure. + +When he reached the figure, he realised it was a young girl. He excitedly shouted, "Hi! I'm Timmy, let's be friends!" But his enthusiasm embarrassed the girl and she didn't answer. She just left, quickly walking away. + +Timmy felt sad and misunderstood. He had been too distant, he should have stopped and introduced himself properly. He realised that from now on he would have to try harder to make friends. Timmy walked back home alone, feeling more alone than ever before. + +Moral of the story: It is important to know when to be distant and when to be friendly. Too much distance can make people feel lonely, but pushing yourself too hard can also make people embarrassed and uncomfortable. +Once upon a time, there were two little boys called Michael and Simon. They were best friends and always played together. + +One day, Michael received an invitation to a special party. He was very excited! He decided to record the invitation so he could look at it whenever he wanted to. + +Before the party, Michael and Simon went out to the park to have some fun. While they were playing, they got very dirty! + +Michael was worried that he wouldn't be able to go to the party if he was dirty, so he quickly cleaned off his clothes and packed away the invitation in his pocket. + +The moral of the story was that it's important to take care of your things, even when you're having fun, so you can make the most of opportunities. +The little girl was so ashamed. She had just had another nightmare, and she was too scared to tell anyone. It had been the same nightmare every night, and each time it left her feeling scared. + +The little girl's mum noticed how unhappy she seemed, and asked her what was wrong. She tried to tell her mum, but the words just wouldn't come out. Her mum tried to help, but the little girl felt too ashamed. + +Finally, the little girl's dad came in. She immediately felt better, knowing he would understand. She took a deep breath and finally told her parents her nightmare. She was so relieved that she wouldn't have to suffer through it on her own. + +Her parents hugged her and told her there was nothing to be ashamed of. They reassured her that things would get better, and the nightmares would stop. She was so relieved, knowing she didn't have to suffer alone. +John was a little boy who loved to play outside. One day, his mom sent him outside with his scooter. He felt so happy - the weather was warm and he could practice his scooter moves. + +John scooted around the garden and up and down the hill. He zoomed around so fast and made big loops. After a while he stopped and felt tired. + +John felt so warm and happy that he decided to sit and relax. He breathed in the warm air and closed his eyes. He enjoyed the peace and quiet of the garden. + +Suddenly, his mom came out and said it was time to come inside. John smiled and said goodbye to the garden with a last scooter ride. He sent the scooter back inside and went in too. +Once upon a time there was a yellow bird. He was a very successful bird. Every morning he would lay his eggs in the same spot in the forest. + +One day, the yellow bird had laid six eggs. He was so proud! He knew the eggs were safe and he took the time to sing a happy song. + +As time went on, the yellow bird was pleased to see the eggs hatch. Six yellow birds bowed out of the eggshells to join their father. + +The yellow bird was so proud of his family. He was successful in raising his little birds. Every morning, he flew with them to a new and exciting place. + +The yellow bird and his family explored the forest and they were always happy and successful. From that day on, they laid in the forest together and always had lots of fun. +Once there was a helpful girl named Mia. She loved to explore new places with her parents. They promised her that they would take her to a river. So, they packed up their bags and set off on an adventure. + +When they arrived at the river, Mia was so excited. She squealed when she saw the rushing water. But, it soon got too dangerous to go near the river. Mia's parents promised her they would come back another day and Mia believed them. + +The next morning, Mia and her parents came back to the river. Mia's dad was very helpful and showed her all sorts of things in the river. He taught her how to skip stones and catch fish. Mia had an amazing time, just like she promised. +Once upon a time, there was a very smart girl called Emma. Everyday, Emma went to her class to learn new things. + +One day, the teacher told her class that she was going to replace some of the toys in the classroom with the new toys she had bought. Emma was very excited and couldn't wait to see the new toys. + +When Emma got to school the next day, she gasped. On the table in front of her was a brand new toy kitchen set. “What a smart idea," she thought to herself. + +The teacher explained to the class that they would start playing with the new toys and replace some of the older ones with them. Emma was delighted to be able to play with the new kitchen set and the other new toys. + +From then on, Emma's class was always filled with new and exciting toys that helped her and her friends learn in a fun and creative way. +Once upon a time, there were two good friends, Jack and Ben. They loved to play together and have fun. + +One day, Jack and Ben decided to have a lively discussion. They talked about all sorts of things, from the trees to the sky. But what the two friends discussed most was wheat. + +Jack and Ben talked about how wheat grows in the summer and how it turns into bread for them to eat. They also talked about how wheat is used to feed animals and how it is an important part of a healthy diet. + +Jack and Ben enjoyed their lively discussion, learning lots of new things. They found out that wheat is a very important part of their lives. + +And ever since that day, Jack and Ben have continued to have lively discussions about all sorts of things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to dance. Whenever she heard music, she couldn't help but tap her feet and twirl around. + +One day, the girl was feeling a little worried. She had forgotten to eat her lunch; it was an olive that her mom had packed for her. She sighed and looked down sadly at the ground. + +Suddenly, the girl heard happy music coming from the nearby park. She smiled and started to dance. Her worries melted away amidst the jolly tunes. + +Afterwards, she ran home to eat her delicious olive. She was so happy that she was able to twirl and the olive made her tummy full and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a tiny ant. Her name was Anne. She was a very curious ant, and one day she was looking at some bugs under a microscope. While she was checking them out, she started to joke about them. + +Suddenly, a big, cool beetle appeared. "Hey!" said the beetle. "Why are you making fun of the bugs? That's not very nice!" + +Anne felt embarrassed. She apologized to the beetle and said she was sorry. + +But the beetle wasn't happy and shouted, "You must respect all living creatures no matter how small they are. Otherwise it could lead to very bad things!" + +The moral of the story is that it's important to have respect for all living creatures, big or small. If you don't, it could end up with a bad ending for everyone. +Sophia was a grumpy 3 year old. She had a box filled with crayons. +One day, Sophia asked her mom a question. +"Do I have to draw with these crayons?" +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you do". +So Sophia took out a crayon and began to draw. She made a colorful picture with lots of fun shapes. This made her feel very happy! +When she finished, she asked her mom another question. +"Can I draw another picture?" +Her mom said, "Of course!" +So Sophia grabbed another crayon and began to draw. She made another happy picture and was no longer grumpy. +One day a little girl named Emma was playing in her house. She was so excited that she decided to take a look at her grandma's cute new house. + +When Emma arrived, she noticed a big stair in the front room. She wanted to see what was on top, so she grabbed onto the stair and started to pull. + +Emma's grandma saw what she was doing and gently said to her, "Emma, you shouldn't pull on the stair. You might hurt yourself." + +Emma instantly obeyed her grandma's words. From then on, Emma was very careful whenever she visited the house. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to always listen to the wise and kind advice of those who love us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted very much to ride in an aeroplane. He looked up at the sky and could see the planes flying above, and he hoped and hoped that one day he would be able to ride in one. + +One day, his wish came true! His parents took him to a special place called an airport. He saw lots of aeroplanes getting ready to fly up high. He was so excited! + +The little boy said goodbye to his parents and they gave him a big hug. Then he climbed into a big aeroplane and it flew up up into the sky. The view was beautiful and he saw lots of little houses, trees and rivers far below. + +The little boy was so happy that he laughed and clapped his hands. He got a little snack too - some sour lemon candy! He loved it and ate it quickly. + +The aeroplane flew for a long time before it finally flew back down to the airport. The little boy kept hoping and hoping that he would be able to ride in an aeroplane again one day. +Once, there was a little girl named Alice. She wanted to build a tower that was as tall as the sky. But it was hard work, and after a while it became boring. + +Alice asked her dad to help her complete the tower, but her dad said he was too busy. So Alice worked alone. She tried and tried, but it seemed like she was never going to finish it. + +Alice was frustrated and upset, so she went for a walk. She saw a little boy also trying to build a tower, only his was much larger. He was working really hard and having lots of fun. + +Alice talked to the boy and he showed her how he was completing the tower. He said he was taking his time, enjoying himself, and that was why he was succeeding. + +Alice realized her mistake was not taking the time to enjoy the tower building process. She had been so focused on finishing that she forgot to have fun. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to enjoy the journey, not just focus on the end result. +Joe was a stubborn little boy. He wanted to win a race. He asked his mom if he could enter the race. His mom said yes but she also said he had to practice until he was ready. Joe practiced every day. He learned how to use his legs to run as fast as possible. + +Finally, it was race day. Joe was nervous but excited. He lined up at the start of the race and waited for the whistle to blow. When it sounded, he ran as fast as he could. His legs moved him forward a little faster than all the other racers. It was a close finish, but Joe won! His mom was very proud of him. + +Joe was proud of himself too. Even though he was a stubborn little boy, Joe had used his legs to win the race. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tommy and Joanna. They loved to do everything together, including riding their carts. + +One day, Tommy decided to take his cart out for a drive. He shouted to his friend, "Hey Joanna, let's go for a drive!" + +"Okay!" Joanna shouted back. She hopped on her cart and off they went. + +Tommy and Joanna drove through the streets, feeling the wind in their hair. But suddenly, Tommy stopped. + +"What's wrong, Tommy?" Joanna asked. + +Tommy pointed ahead. "Do you see that cart?" he said. "It's so filthy!" + +Joanna peered over. She could see the cart was covered in dirt and mud. "Why don't we have a race?" she suggested. + +Tommy smiled and nodded. Then, they started racing towards the cart. They drove as fast as they could, until they skidded to a stop right next to it. + +Tommy and Joanna laughed. They had so much fun that day, driving their carts and racing each other. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bobbie. She liked to imagine lots of crazy places. One day Bobbie was playing in her room when she found an old bottle of lotion. She wondered what was inside it, so she tried to open it. + +When she opened the bottle, lots of bubbles came out of it. Bobbie was so excited and said, "Oh wow! This lotion looks so amazing!" + +But then suddenly all the bubbles got so big and grand, they filled the whole room. Bobbie was starting to get scared, thinking what might happen. + +"What is going to happen next?", she thought. She started to feel a bit worried and to imagine all sorts of crazy things. + +Then all of the sudden, the bubbles began to pop and Bobbie couldn't believe it. She ran outside the door and couldn't help but giggle with delight. + +Bobbie had opened the bottle and found out that the lotion had made all sorts of crazy bubbles and made her room so much more fun. + +Bobbie then knew that sometimes taking risks and imagining crazy ideas can be a good thing. +Once there was a cart. It was very new and shiny, and the little boy wanted to see it. + +So, his dad showed him the cart. It was big and strong and had some handles. His dad said it was very important to be careful when using the cart. + +The little boy wanted to try it out. So, his dad showed him how to use the cart. He had to hold onto the handles and push it around. + +He was happy and had lots of fun pushing his cart all around the room. He was really careful, just like his dad said. + +At the end of the day, the little boy knew how to use the cart and was very proud of himself. +One day, two friends went for a walk. They felt gloomy, so they decided to try to make themselves feel better. They each picked up a stick, looked around and found a pin. They leaned down and put the pin on their sticks. Then they spun the sticks around and around until they looked like colourful twirlers. They laughed with joy and continued on their walk. + +Suddenly, they stumbled upon a field of beautiful flowers. They decided to pick some and put them into a basket. The flowers made them so happy that they ran around the field, making it their special playground. + +When they were done, they decided to take the blooms to their friends. On the way, they saw a man sitting on a bench, looking sad and gloomy. They went over to him and gave him the flowers. His face lit up and he said, "It's good to do a kind deed even when you don't feel well". + +The two friends smiled and hugged each other. They had leaned a important lesson that day. Even in gloom, we can still be kind to others. +John and his mom were walking in the park. He had a little bag with him filled with smooth round marbles. He smiled when he saw the other children playing with their marbles, rolling them across the ground. Suddenly his mom became angry. She told John to release his marbles into the grass. + +"Why, mom?" John asked. + +"Because it's not nice to take all the fun away from the other children," his mom replied. She looked sternly at John and repeated her request. + +John sighed and reluctantly opened his bag letting the marbles roll away one by one. He watched sadly as other children ran after them and squealed with delight. + +John knew his mom was right, but he was still angry. He kicked a rock as they walked away. His mom picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +"Let's find a special marble for you instead," she said. + +John smiled and quickly forgot about his anger. He ran ahead, looking for the perfect marble. +Kiki was a very happy little girl. She played in her garden for hours every day. She loved to feel the sun on her skin and the wind blowing through her hair. + +Kiki's mum called, "It's time for your bath, Kiki!" Kiki shouted, "Yay!" She ran inside and hopped into her bathtub. The water was warm and felt tight around her. + +Kiki had two special bath toys - a round rubber duck and a square sponge. She liked to squeeze the duck with her hands and rub the sponge in circles all over her body. + +Kiki's mum came into the bathroom. She smiled and said, "I see you are having a lot of fun! Now, make sure you wash all the places that your sponge touched, ok?" + +Kiki nodded and said, "Okay." She watched as her mum poured some soap onto her sponge in the shape of a square. Kiki floated the soap-covered sponge around the bathtub, and soon the whole tub was filled with sudsy bubbles! + +Kiki sang and splashed in the water until it was time to get out. When she was all dried off, Kiki hugged her mum and said, "Thank you for helping me bathe!" +Jack and his dad were walking down the road. Jack's dad promised to take him to the park. As they walked, Jack saw something broken on the ground - it was his favourite toy car! +He was very sad and asked his dad to fix it. His dad promised he would try his best. +They kept walking and soon they arrived at the park. Jack was so excited and he started running in circles. When he stopped, he realised that dad was gone. He looked around and couldn't find him. +Jack was really scared. Then he saw his dad walking back from the road. His dad's face was sad. He told Jack that he had tried to fix the car, but he couldn't. He had promised to try his best, but he couldn't keep his promise. +Jack was so disappointed he started crying. He knew that his dad had tried, but still the car was broken. +Once upon a time there was a boy called John. He loved to play outside in his garden with his big fluffy teddy bear. One day, he took his bear with him to the meadow and the two of them had a lovely time. + +John decided to wrap his bear up tight in a big blanket and take him for a nap in the sunshine. As he was wrapping the blanket up, he noticed that his bear became very itchy. So he stopped wrapping and tried to tickle the bear to make it feel better. + +The bear spoke up and said “That doesn’t help! Can you wrap me up really tight, please? That way I won't be so itchy.†+ +John was surprised that his bear could talk! He wrapped him up tight in the blanket and gave the bear a big hug. The bear soon began to doze off in the sunshine and John felt very happy that his bear was feeling a lot better. + +They both had a nice snooze in the meadow until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a pupil who was very selfish. He only wanted to play all the time and nothing else. Every day he would watch while his friends learned new things. He didn't care about them or what they were doing. + +One day, the pupil's teacher handed out a special box. Inside the box were many different toys for the pupil to play with. All the other pupils were so excited, but the selfish pupil only wanted the box all for himself. He hugged it and refused to share it with anyone. + +The teacher decided to teach the pupil a lesson and took the box away. Then she told the pupil that he would need to learn to share if he wanted to have the box back. After a few days, the pupil had learned his lesson and finally started to share his toys with his friends. Now, he watches as they all play happily together and he thinks before he is selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was 3 years old. One day, when Amy was feeling really sleepy, her mom gave her a special gift. It was a teddy bear. When Amy saw it, she hugged it tight. She was so happy! With her new teddy bear, she felt like she could do anything. + +But then something bad happened - Amy lost her teddy bear. She started to cry. She wanted her teddy bear back so bad. Then one day her mom found it! She was so excited and hugged her mom tight. + +After that, Amy's mom took the teddy bear to a special store to have it restored, so that it would look like new. Amy waited all day to get her teddy bear back, but when it was restored, she was so happy! She hugged it and went to bed, feeling so much better. + +Her teddy bear had been restored and she would never have to be alone again. With her restored gift, Amy could always have a friend and never feel sleepy or sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Dan. He wanted to explore the world, so he set off on an adventure. Dan had to cross a wide sea to get to a far away land. + +At the land, Dan met a lot of strange and interesting creatures. He also found himself getting into a lot of trouble. + +One day, an angry giant appeared. He said that Dan was stupid and told him to leave right away. Dan was scared, so he quickly returned to the sea. He waited until it was safe then he paddled back across. + +When he finally came back to his own land, Dan was happy. He let out a big sigh of relief and thanked his lucky stars for the safe journey. Dan had learned a very important lesson - to always listen to the giants! +Once there was a boy named Andy. He was three years old and loved to explore the world around him. He had a big house and he loved to go into the bathroom and see what changes had happened since the last time he was there. + +One day, Andy was in the bathroom trying to discover something new. He looked around and noticed a delicious smell coming from the closet. He opened the door and saw a big box of yummy treats. He wanted to take them out but he couldn't reach them. + +Andy tried and tried to reach the treats, but he was too small and nothing changed. He started to get angry, he wanted those treats and he wanted to find a way to get them. He started to cry, he was so full of emotions he didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly he heard his mom's voice. She said,"Andy, why are you crying? What is wrong?". Andy told her about the delicious treats, he wanted them so bad! His mom said," I'm sorry sweetheart, but it's not ok to take things that don't belong to you". + +Andy felt so disappointed and sad. He went to his room and stayed there for hours, feeling bad about wanting something that he couldn't have. The delicious treats were never his and the conflict was never solved. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. One day, Jane went for a walk in the woods. It was very dangerous. She came to a point where she could see a big, scary animal. Jane was scared and tried to run away. But the animal started to shake its body and growled at her. Jane was so scared that she started to cry. + +Suddenly a big brown bear ran up to her. The bear was very angry. He started to shake his head and growled at Jane. Jane was so scared that she started to run but it was too late. The bear shook her until she couldn't move. Jane was gone. + +The point that Jane wanted to reach was too dangerous for her. Her mistake had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing in the park when Jack saw a plant. + +Jack said to Jill, "Look, that's an incredible plant. We should take it home." + +Jill replied, "That's a great idea. Where should we put it?" + +Jack suggested, "We should put it in the yard. We can take care of it together!" + +Jill was very excited. They gathered the supplies they needed and took the incredible plant home. They each grabbed a gardening tool and dug a hole to put the plant in. + +Jill said, "Let's water it every day. We can watch it grow and see how incredible it looks soon." + +Jack agreed and they watered it together. Before long, the incredible plant was growing bigger and bigger with beautiful flowers. The friends would often sit near it and admire its beauty. + +Jack and Jill's friendship was incredible too. They enjoyed taking care of their special plant together. +One morning, a little girl called Mia was getting out of bed. She was cheerful because she had a sleepover with her best friend the night before. She was putting her clothes and toys away when she noticed a locked hanger. Mia was curious about what was in the hanger, so she started looking for the key. + +"Mom, where is the key for the hanger?" Mia asked. + +"That's for a surprise, Mia. You will have to wait and see", said her mother with a smile. + +Mia was very excited by the idea of a surprise but could not wait to find out. She asked her mother again but her mother said that Mia had to be patient. All day Mia was full of anticipation and she imagined what the surprise could be - she thought it could be a new dress or shoes. + +Finally, the day came when Mia's mom opened the hanger to reveal her surprise. As Mia opened the door, she saw a new teddy bear with a bright bow. She was so happy that she almost did a flip in the air. Her surprise cheered her up and she promised to take care of her new teddy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who was very anxious. The farmer had a lot of work to do and was always in a hurry. One day, the farmer needed to raise a big truck of vegetables to the market. The farmer was very anxious because he was running late. He worked hard all day, loading and unloading his truck. + +Finally, the farmer was done and he raised the truck to the market. Everyone was so happy to see the full truck at the market. Now the farmer was not so anxious anymore. He was proud of himself for working hard and raising his truck to the market. Everyone was glad to see the farmer. The end. +John and his mom were going to class. It was very expensive and John was excited to go. + +When they got there, John was amazed at how big and fancy the class was. He saw lots of tables and chairs and lots of books! He was even more excited! + +John and his mom sat down in their chairs and the teacher started to teach. John was learning a lot and having fun. + +When it was time to go, the teacher said it was time to close class. John and his mom said goodbye to the teacher and left the class. + +John was happy he went to class. He learned a lot and had lots of fun. He was already looking forward to going back next time! +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who was very troubled. She had a big door at home that was very special to her. Every day, she would stand in front of the door and think about her troubles. One day, her mom noticed her standing there, so she asked her,"What are you doing, sweetheart?". The little girl replied,"I'm valuing my door". Her mother was surprised and curious and asked,"What do you mean?". The little girl said, "I like looking at my door and noticing how it makes me feel. It makes me feel secure and helps me remember that I'm not alone, even when I'm feeling troubled." Her mother smiled and said, "That's a great way to value something special. We can all do that." + +The little girl thought about that, and she smiled. She went and hugged her mom, and they both stood together in front of the door. From that day onwards, they looked at the door together, valuing everything special it meant to them. +John and Sarah were best friends. But one day, John said something that made Sarah very jealous. He said that he saw a seal. John was so excited to see a seal that he kept talking about it. + +Sarah was so jealous that she couldn't say anything. She just turned her head away and stayed quiet. Her jealousy was too much for her. + +But then John said something even more exciting. He said he was going to the beach to try and see the seal again. Sarah's eyes lit up - she was so excited! She wanted to go too. + +John said he wanted Sarah to come with him. He said it would be more fun if they could see the seal together. Sarah said yes and they went off together to the beach. + +After a long day at the beach, they finally saw the seal. They both cheered and hugged. Sarah was no longer jealous - she was just happy that she got to go with John to see the seal. +Once there was a caterpillar living in a tree. The caterpillar loved to explore and each day it crawled to a new part of the tree. One day, the caterpillar found a bright, sunny spot near a branch and decided to stay there for a while. + +But soon the caterpillar started to feel uncomfortable because it was so hot, so it decided to hide in the shade. It crawled to a dark spot and started to feel better. But when the caterpillar looked around, it noticed how dry the bark was here. + +The caterpillar felt sad because it knew that the tree was thirsty and needed water. So, it decided to teach its friends how to help water the tree. + +The caterpillar taught its friends to be patient and wait for rain to come. When it did come, the rain would fill up the tree and make it strong and healthy. After learning the lesson, the caterpillar and its friends danced in the raindrops and felt happier than ever. + +In the end, the caterpillar and its friends learned the important lesson that together they could help dry things. +Bob was feeling very thoughtful. He knew he wanted to do something special to make his mom happy. She had been working so hard lately and he wanted to show her how much he loved her. So he set off with a smile and went to work. + +He climbed up a ladder and stretched his arms to reach the roof. With a rag in hand, he started to polish it. He worked hard and carefully and soon the roof was shining. Then Bob looked down and he saw his mom looking up with pride. + +"What are you doing up there, Bob?" His mom asked with worry. + +"I'm polishing the roof to show you how much I love you," he said simply. + +His mom gasped and hugged him tightly. "That's so kind and thoughtful. You are the best, Bob!" + +Bob smiled and hugged his mom back, feeling a mix of warmth and pride. He was sure his mom felt extra special knowing that he had done something so thoughtful just for her. +A little girl noticed something in the park. She saw a puppy. The puppy was jumping around and playing. It was so naughty! The little girl wanted to go play with the puppy, but it ran away. + +The little girl ran after it. She wanted to give the puppy a hug. But the puppy was too fast. She looked in all of the trees, but the puppy was nowhere to be seen. + +Then, something bumped into her foot. The little girl looked down and saw the puppy! The puppy was jumping around and begging for a cuddle. The little girl was so happy. She picked up the puppy, gave it a big cuddle and they both went home together. +Once upon a time there was a lively pirate. He was looking for adventure on the open seas. Suddenly, he could see a big island in the distance, so he stopped his ship and started to cover the island. + +But just when he was about to get close, something terrible happened. Suddenly, an enormous ship appeared from behind the island. It was a pirate ship! + +The lively pirate and the other pirate ship began to yell across the ocean. The lively pirate shouted: "What do you want?!" The other pirate yelled back: "We want your ship!" + +The lively pirate didn't give up. He wanted to keep his ship. He thought for a moment and then shouted back: "No! I will never give away my ship!" + +The other pirates were angry, but they had no choice. They sailed away, and the lively pirate sailed away too, still having his ship. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to prepare. Every morning he would wake up early and get to work preparing for the day. + +One day, he decided to prepare for something really special. From the ceiling, he hung a great kite, ready for him and his friends to fly. + +He ran around to gather all the other things he would need to prepare for flying the kite. He grabbed his cup full of candy, a blanket to put on the ground, and a tall ladder to reach the kite strings. + +Soon his friends came over, and they all got to work. They spent all morning preparing for their great kite flying adventure. Everyone laughed and had fun with all the preparations. + +Finally, the great day came! They opened up the kite and flew it high above the ceiling. It was so much fun! + +The boy's friends all thanked him for preparing such a great adventure. He smiled and said “It was nothing. I like to prepare!†+Once there was a boy named Tim. He was very proud of one thing he could do, which was to bake cakes. Every week he would bake a cake for his mum and dad to enjoy. His mum and dad were always proud when they tasted Tim's cakes. + +One day, Tim's teacher at school told him that if he was a good boy, he could help to bake a cake for the whole class. So Tim worked hard in school and learnt all his math. As soon as he got home, he ran to the kitchen to start baking. + +Soon the whole class was busy baking the cake and it smelled delicious. Each one of them chose an ingredient to put in the cake. Then they all put their hands together, mixed together everything they had added and said: "Let's bake!" + +Finally, it was time to show off their cake. Everyone was so proud of what they had made and it tasted really yummy. Tim felt really proud too, as he had done his very best. + +The end! +One day, twin brother Joe and Jack decided to visit Grandma Mary. Grandma Mary was very elderly, so they wanted to make sure she was well. As they approached her house, they noticed that the usual group of children playing around the front door were gone. + +��€œWhere is everyone?†Jack asked. + +“They must have delayed until tomorrow,†Joe replied. + +The brothers walked up to the front door and knocked, but there was no answer. + +“Maybe we should try again,†Joe suggested. + +So they knocked again and waited patiently. Finally, Grandma Mary opened the door and smiled at the twins. + +“I’m so glad you came for a visit!†she said. + +Joe and Jack smiled back and followed Grandma Mary inside to catch up on all the news. +Tommy was feeling down. His toys had been taken away by his mean brother, who was very selfish. His mom saw his sad face, and knew she had to help. She picked him up, and told him that it was ok to feel sad. + +Then she showed him something new. It was a board with colors and pictures on it. It was the family's comfort board. She told him that whenever he was feeling sad, he could look at the pictures on the board and it would make him feel better. Then, she gave him a big hug, and he felt better already. + +His mom spent the rest of the afternoon showing him how to use the board. They talked about what each picture means, and how his brother's behaviour was selfish. By the end of the day, Tommy was feeling much better. He thanked his mom, and they both put the comfort board away in his room, ready for whenever he might need it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was very creative, and loved to get her hands and feet messy with dough. Emily's mom had bought her a big tub of dough for her to play with. + +Emily was very excited, and she immediately got to work on creating a wonderful sculpture. She patted, twisted and molded the dough together, squeezing it between her fingers until it formed the shape she wanted. + +When Emily showed her mom her masterpiece, her mom was so happy that she offered to bake it in the oven. Emily eagerly said yes, and the dough was popped in the oven. + +As the minutes went by, Emily started to tremble in anticipation. She wanted to open the oven and see her sculpture. Finally, the oven timer went off, and her mom opened the oven. + +However, Emily's face fell! Her once beautiful sculpture had melted into a pile of dough! Emily started to cry, and her mom tried to comfort her. + +The end. +One day, a bright chest appeared in the middle of the room. It was very tall and very shiny. Everyone in the house wanted to know what was inside, but it was locked shut! + +Just then, a young girl entered the room. She had a big smile on her face and a key in her hand. She showed the key to everybody in the room and said "I will open the chest!" + +The little girl unlocked the chest and opened it wide. Inside was a room full of toys - more than anyone had ever seen before! There were colourful blocks and big teddy bears, shining cars and sparkly puppets. Everyone was amazed by what they saw! + +The little girl was so proud that she had opened the chest, she wanted to show it to everyone. She invited all her friends and family over to take a look. All the children played happily with the wonderful new toys in the bright chest. +Once upon a Sunday, there was a magical and cheap hat. It was beautiful and had special powers! Whenever the hat was placed on someone’s head, it would make them disappear! + +One Sunday, a little girl named Sarah tried the hat on. She felt excited and disappeared! Everyone was so surprised! Sarah’s mommy and daddy looked everywhere for her but she was nowhere to be found. + +The next Sunday, Sarah's mom and dad decided to buy the hat. They put it back in its box and vowed to never use it again. + +Sarah's mom and dad never found out where Sarah had disappeared to, but they were happy she was safe. + +And they gave the hat away to make sure no one would ever disappear again! +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl called Sally. She was a brave girl and liked to help other people. One cold winter's day, she spotted a small puppy in a ditch. She knew he was stuck. + +"Help!" Sally shouted. + +A kind old lady heard Sally's cry and ran over. + +"What is it, my dear?" she asked. + +"This puppy needs saving," Sally said. + +The kind old lady smiled and took off her warm scarf. She wrapped the puppy up and carried him out of the ditch. + +"My goodness! You are so kind," the old lady said as she handed the puppy back to Sally. "You have saved this little one today!" + +Sally smiled, feeling very proud of herself. She thanked the kind old lady and went on her way with the warm fluffy scarf wrapped around the puppy. +Jimmy was a lucky 3 year old. He owned a nice backyard with lots of colorful flowers. Every day he would go play in his backyard and explore all the cool things he could find. + +In the morning, the sun was still mild and Jimmy would jump in the puddles of water among the flowers. In the afternoon, Jimmy liked to hide in the tall grass and pretend to be a sneaky hunter. He would crouch low to the ground and peer around the trees. + +At night time, when it was dark, Jimmy’s dad would take him on a special walk in the backyard. They would watch the stars twinkle in the sky and the fireflies light the night. + +Jimmy was so lucky to own such a lovely backyard. He enjoyed every moment he spent there and couldn’t wait to go back each day. +One morning, Mark woke up and was feeling very happy. He went to the kitchen and saw his mom next to the freezer, looking very busy. + +"Mom? What are you doing?" Mark asked. + +"I'm doing a very delicate job," she replied with a smile. "I'm going to grab some ice cream from the freezer and you can have it for breakfast." + +Mark ran to the freezer and grabbed the ice cream. He was so excited as he put it onto the plate. His mom smiled as she watched him enjoy and soon enough, the ice cream was all gone. + +Mark was so happy that he asked for more. + +"No sweetheart," she replied. "You have to wait until dinner to get some more. But it's okay, the freezer will keep our ice cream nice and cold until then!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very miserable. She was unhappy all the time and her friends would try to make her laugh, but the little girl just would not laugh. + +One day, the little girl's mom decided to give her a pill. She said "Take this pill and it will make you feel better". The little girl was scared, so she asked her mom "What will it do?". Her mom just smiled and replied "Just try it and you'll see". + +The little girl reluctantly took the pill. After a few minutes, she started to feel different. Suddenly, she burst into laughter and couldn't stop! Her friends were so happy to see her finally happy. + +"That pill really worked!", they said. The little girl was so glad that her mom had given her the pill - it had made her feel so wonderful and had taken her out of her miserable state! +Once upon a time there was a soft nut. The nut wanted an adventure, so he decided to start one. He rolled down a grassy hill, passing flowers and butterflies. The nut was scared and excited at the same time. + +He kept rolling and rolling until he came to a beautiful lake. He peeked into the water and saw all sorts of different fish. He wanted to take a closer look, so he started to swim. + +The soft nut swam around for hours, exploring every nook and cranny of the lake. Finally, as the sun was setting, he was ready for home. He climbed out, wishing to come back one day soon. +Jack was a chubby little boy of only three years old. He was always happy and cheerful and loved to play outside with his friends. + +Today Jack was very excited, he was going on a treasure hunt. His dad told him that if he could find the prize, he would get a special surprise. He hopped around in anticipation as he followed his dad's instructions. + +His dad pointed to a bush and said, "Look Jack, there it is!". Jack's eyes lit up and he ran over, wide eyed with excitement. But when he got there he was surprised to find a big round ball with a face on it. It's eyes were closed and it was smiling. + +"Hello, my name is Tom", the ball said. Jack was curious and nodded his head. Tom explained that he was hiding the prize and if Jack could answer three questions, he would get the prize. + +Jack was afraid but his dad gave him a reassuring nod, so Jack agreed. He quickly answered the first two questions correctly. But when Tom asked the third question, Jack was stumped. He stood there thinking, while Tom smiled up at him. + +With a sudden burst of confidence, Jack shouted the answer. Tom opened his eyes and handed him the prize. Jack was so excited he jumped up and down before running off to show his dad. + +His dad smiled and handed him a special chubby teddy bear as his surprise. Jack hugged +Once upon a time there were two friends, Miguel and Adam. Miguel had black hair and Adam was bald. They liked to play together every day. One day Miguel had an idea. He said, “Let’s unite to build something together.†Adam said, “Okay, let’s make a light bulb!†+ +Miguel and Adam decided to look for things they would need to create a bulb. They found some wires, an old jar, and a tiny light bulb. They put the parts together and united them with some glue. Miguel said, “We did it!†+ +Miguel and Adam were so excited. They plugged the newly united bulb into an old lamp they’d found. As soon as they plugged it in, the lamp lit up with a bright yellow light. Miguel and Adam hugged each other in excitement and jumped around in the light. To the two friends, it was a magical moment. + +The two friends were so proud of their accomplishment. Even though Miguel had hair and Adam was bald, they didn’t let that stop them. Through their friendship and teamwork, they’d created a new light! +Once there was a little girl named Amy who was three years old. She liked to imagine things and make things with her hands. + +One day, Amy's dad brought her to a store and bought her a paint set. Amy was very excited and carefully opened the box. Inside were many colors of paint and some paper. + +Amy wanted to make a picture and asked her dad to help her. He explained to her all the different colors and how to mix them, and showed her how to make different shapes. Amy was so happy and enjoyed making her picture. + +When Amy finished the picture, she showed it to her dad. She had painted a beautiful landscape with a blue sky and wanted to give the picture to him. Her dad was so touched and thanked Amy for the thoughtful gift. + +Amy smiled, feeling proud that she made something for her dad. It was a magical moment for them both. +Once, there was a pet called Mojo. Mojo was a small but very active puppy who loved to bark and chase his tail. Mojo was getting very dirty, so his tummy was in need of a polish. + +Every day, Mojo would follow his paw around the house, always looking for something shiny to polish his tummy. He would often find shiny things like keys, coins, and pieces of jewelry. He would take the shiny things in his paw and try to polish his tummy, but it wouldn't work. He needed something special to make it sparkle like the others. + +One day, Mojo's mommy had an idea. She brought out a soft cloth and began to gently rub Mojo's tummy. Mojo felt warm and happy. When she was done, Mojo's tummy sparkled brighter than it ever had before! + +However, afterwards, Mojo was in pain. His mommy explained that polishing can hurt sometimes, just like after you brush your teeth. But Mojo knew that it was worth it in the end, because now his belly was super shiny and he felt proud of his sparkly tummy. +Once there was a little girl called Julia. She was three years old and really loved to rock in her rocking chair. She would rock for hours and hours. One day, when she was rocking, Julia caught a glimpse of something. It was a perfect butter pat sitting on her table! Julia was so excited she stopped rocking and ran over to the butter pat. She picked it up, ready to eat it, when her mother walked in. + +"Oh Julia, don't eat that," her mother said. "It's for a special cake I'm making for your birthday tomorrow. See how perfect it is? Do you want to help me make it?" + +Julia smiled and nodded. Together, they got to work mixing the ingredients and baking the cake. Julia was allowed to pour the very soft, creamy butter into the bowl and stir it with a big spoon. Her mother showed her how to mix the ingredients until they were all combined together. After baking the cake, they decorated it with candles, sprinkles and lots of other delicious things. + +When it was time to blow out the candles and eat the cake, Julia smiled. It was a perfect cake to celebrate her birthday - exactly as she'd hoped! +John and his dad were walking along the beach. John liked looking at the waves roaring onto the shore and the sand between his toes. He loved the feeling of the wind on his cheeks. + +His dad stopped and looked around, then he said, "John, can you do something for me?". + +John was curious, "What do you need me to do?". + +His dad smiled and said, "I need you to go on a march and supply some things". + +John was excited, "What kind of things?". + +His dad gestured to a box he had been carrying. "This box is full of things that will help the people on the march, so I need you to carry it for me". + +John was ready for the march. He started walking down the beach, with his dad close behind him. Soon the sand became rough, like small stones. The wind started to pick up, like it was warning John that something was coming. + +John's dad put his hand on his shoulder and said, "Remember what I told you, ok? You have to supply the things in the box to everyone on the march." + +John nodded and kept walking. Little did John know, this march would be the most important of his life. +Once upon a time there was a proud season. It came with a lot of warmth and sunny days! Everybody was happy and danced and twisted in joy. + +One day it all changed. Suddenly, the season was no longer proud. It was cold and cloudy. People didn't dance and twist. They were sad. + +The proud season was gone forever. No matter how hard people tried, it wouldn't come back. Even the sun was too scared to shine and made everything dark and gloomy. + +The sad season kept on going as long as it could. Sadness and clouds were everywhere. Nobody was happy anymore. They stopped twisting in joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rich family. They had lots of money and lived in a big house. + +One day, the rich family was bothered by a lot of noise outside. It disturbed them and they wondered what it was. So they went outside to investigate and found a little boy crying there. + +The family asked him what was wrong. The little boy replied that he was hungry and didn't have any money. When the family heard this, they gave the little boy some money and told him so he could buy some food. + +The little boy thanked the rich family. Then the family had an important discussion together to share the moral of the story: no matter how much money we have, it is always important to be kind and share with others, even if it is just a little bit. +Once upon a time there was a bear who had a very special job. He was the mailman. Every day he would pick up the mail and deliver it all over town. One day, he stopped by a house and saw a very special package on the floor. He picked it up and noticed it was fit for a very special person. He saw a little girl with her mom and knew the package was for her. He handed the package to the girl and she was so excited to open it. She looked inside and saw a teddy bear. She hugged it so tight and was so happy to have a new friend. The bear was fit for her and she was so appreciative to the mailman for bringing it to her. +Once upon a time, there was a dark little girl named Peach. She was standing by the kitchen sink and watching her mom pour a cup of juice. +"What is that mommy?" asked Peach. +"It's juice," her mom said. "I'm pouring it into a cup." +"Can I help?," Peach asked. +"Yes, of course you can," her mom said. +So Peach grabbed the pitcher filled with the sweetest juice, a peach juice. She carefully raised it above the cup and started to pour the juice into the cup. +"Well done, Peach!" her mom said, beaming with pride. +"Let's have some together," she added. +So Peach and her mom enjoyed the delicious peach juice, made just the way they like it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked playing on the playground with her friends. + +One day when she was playing, Sarah saw a big track. "Wow!" she said, pointing at it. She asked her friend, "What is this?" + +Her friend replied, "It's a track. A lot of people work hard on it!" + +Sarah was excited - she wanted to try it. She asked her friend, "Can I try?" + +Her friend said, "Sure! Just be careful." + +Sarah stepped onto the track. She worked very hard, running around the track and jumping over the bumpy parts. After a while, she was tired, but she still wanted to keep playing. She said to her friend, "I love this track. I think I'm gonna keep playing!" + +Her friend smiled and said, "That's great. You work so hard on the track!" + +Sarah was so proud of herself - she felt like she had accomplished something. And she knew that if she kept working hard, she'd get even better at it. From then on, Sarah spent a lot of time playing on the track, and she got better and better. +Molly and Tom were best friends. They enjoyed playing together in the garden every day. One day, Tom decided to climb the biggest tree in the garden. Molly watched him in amazement as he used his power to climb higher and higher. He was so charming with his big smile and determination. + +Suddenly, Molly shouted, “Be careful, Tom!â€. But it was too late. Tom had decided to jump down and landed right on his arm. He screamed in pain. Molly ran to him and asked, “What happened?â€. + +Tom, still in pain, replied, “I made a mistake. I should have listened to you.†Molly hugged him and said, “It’s ok, Tom. You have my support.†+ +But even with Molly’s support, Tom was still in a lot of pain. They decided to call an ambulance, but unfortunately, Tom’s arm had to be amputated. They both cried as the doctors made their decision. + +Molly realised that once again, Tom’s power had led to something bad happening. She waved goodbye to Tom as he left the hospital, his arm and his dreams in pieces. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lila. Lila had a very special toy that she trusted more than anything. It was a pretty bridge made of wood. + +One day, Lila wanted to find a new place to play with her bridge. She looked around and soon found a special spot. It was in the middle of the woods and there were lots of trees. + +Lila took her bridge and carefully crossed over to the special spot. Then, she looked around and found a stream of water. She found a perfect place to build her bridge. + +Lila and her bridge started to build the bridge together. Piece by piece, they connected the pieces until it was a big, strong bridge. Lila was very happy. She trusted the bridge and forever it stayed over the stream of water. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. It was a bright, sunny day and she was looking for something fun to do. + +The little girl soon spotted a big, pink dish on the ground. It was filled with candy, and she was very excited. She rushed over to pick it up. + +Suddenly, a voice stopped her. A big man was standing behind her. The little girl was startled. + +“What are you doing?†the man asked. + +The little girl stammered, “I was going to catch the dish.†+ +The man smiled. “Well, that’s very sweet, but this dish isn’t really yours. It belongs to the park. How about I help you find something else?†+ +The little girl nodded, and the man led her to a sandpit. They spent the rest of the afternoon playing together. It was lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Amy. She had an uncle who was very nice. One day, her uncle asked her to play a game with him. He said it was called Surrender. + +Amy felt scared but she wanted to make her uncle happy, so she said yes. They started to play and Amy tried hard to win. But she soon got very frustrated because she kept losing. + +Suddenly, her uncle stopped the game. He had lost too. Then he said, 'I surrender!' and Amy was so happy. But she was a bit worried because she could see that her uncle looked very hurt. + +Amy didn't want her uncle to feel bad, so she reached over and gave him a big hug. Her uncle smiled and hugged her back. Then they went back to playing but this time, they both had more fun. + +At the end of the day, they were both very happy. They had learned that it's OK to surrender sometimes; all you need is a big hug when you do. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to explore the world and travelled around to many different places. Everywhere she went she was met with kindness from the people she met and found peace in their warm smiles. + +One day, while she was walking around a park, she saw a little rabbit that was just hopping around in the grass. Jane stopped to stare at the rabbit, feeling so excited by the sight. + +With the rabbit now looking up at her, Jane knew that it felt safe with her. It stayed still, as if it knew Jane couldn't harm it. They stayed like that, looking at each other, until Jane could feel peace coming from the rabbit. + +Finally, after a few minutes, the rabbit hopped away, leaving Jane with a happy feeling of peace. Jane knew that the rabbit felt safe with her, and that made her feel happy too. +Ben was very worried. He was in the park with his parents. He saw something that made him scared. It was a long spike sticking out of the ground. He shouted to his parents, "What is that?" His dad said, "It's okay, it's just a spike." His mom explained, "It's there to stop people from driving their cars in the park." Ben was relieved, but he still was a bit worried. He made sure to stay away from the spike while they explored the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Grace. Everyday, Grace liked to jog in her back yard. She would run and stretch and feel so happy. + +One afternoon, something magical happened. As Grace was jogging, she saw a crazy bunny. The bunny was hopping all over the grass! Grace stopped and watched the bunny with amazement. + +Suddenly, the bunny began to hop away. Grace really wanted to follow it! She started to jog after it, but it went faster and faster. No matter how hard Grace tried, she couldn't keep up with the bunny. + +Grace got so frustrated that she stopped and sat down on the grass. Just then, the bunny hopped back over to her. It was full of crazy energy and hopping all around her! Grace was so amazed! + +The bunny hopped away, leaving Grace with lots of excitement. She knew that it was a magical day and something wonderful had happened. Grace smiled and started to jog again, feeling even more happy than before. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abi. Every day Abi would go to the beach and build sandcastles. One day, Abi went to the beach with her parents to build a sandcastle. But just as they were finishing the sandcastle, it started to rain. + +Abi's parents were worried that Abi would get wet and they quickly said goodbye to the beach. When they arrived home, Abi was presented with a towering stack of towels. Abi was so happy! She received the tower of towels with immense joy. + +Her mother said, "these towels will keep you warm and dry Abi. However, you must use them modestly, one per day". Abi nodded and thanked her mother for the towels. + +The next day Abi took one of the towels to the beach with her. She dried herself off with the towel and kept warm in the modest towel. + +Abi had a wonderful day at the beach. She was so happy she had received the tower of towels. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who behaved very nicely all the time. He was always so polite and thoughtful to all of the people around him. Whenever he saw someone who needed help he would always offer it with a kind and compassionate look. + +One day, the little boy was walking around his neighbourhood and he saw a lady who looked very sad. He went over to her and asked if he could help. The lady had tears streaming down her face and the little boy gave her a hug. + +He asked the lady what was wrong and the lady told him that she had lost the keys to her house. She was worried she wouldn't be able to get back inside. So the little boy said he'd help her search for the keys. + +They searched all over the neighbourhood until eventually they found the keys right beneath a bench. The lady was so thankful and she smiled when she saw the kind and compassionate look on the little boy's face. From then on, the little boy was known by everyone in the neighbourhood as the kindest little boy. +Mummy and Daddy were sitting in the garden. They were very happy. Daddy looked up from his book and said, "Shall we permit Sam to go and get an egg from the farm?" Mummy said, "I think that sounds like a lovely idea." + +So Daddy and Mummy took Sam to the farm. When they arrived, there were lots of chickens and eggs. Sam was so excited that she ran over and pointed at her favorite chicken. Daddy asked the farmer if she could have an egg from that chicken and the farmer said yes. + +Sam was so happy that she ran back with the egg, careful not to drop it. When they got home, Mummy cracked the egg into a bowl. She cooked it and made Sam an egg sandwich. Sam said, "Thank you Mummy, this is the happiest day ever!" +One day, Mrs Jones took her class of young children on an exciting trip to the beach. The children were so excited to go swimming in the cold ocean and build sandcastles. + +When the class arrived at the beach, the children were surprised to see a large blackboard with a puzzle on it. Mrs Jones encouraged them to work together to solve the puzzle. + +The children immediately started working together, each of them exchanging ideas and trying to figure out the answer. They quickly solved the challenge, much to Mrs Jones' delight. + +Mrs Jones then encouraged the children to go and explore the beach. She reminded them to stay together and put on sunblock to protect them from getting cold. + +The children all put on their sunscreen and ran out to the ocean, excitedly playing and splashing in the cold water. Mrs Jones smiled and watched them with joy, feeling proud of her happy class. +Sam and his mum were out at the park. Sam loved playing on the swings, so he had lots of fun! + +They stopped by the opera house and Sam looked up - it was so tall! He had never seen anything like it. Mum told him it was an opera house. + +Sam had never seen an opera before, and he was curious. So they went inside and sat down in their seats. Everyone around was dressed all fancy and mum explained it was a special evening. + +The lights dimmed and the opera began. It was strange, but Sam slowly started to enjoy it. He listened to the music and singing and watched the people on the stage. + +At the end of the night, Sam was amazed by the unknown sounds and sights of the opera. He and his mum enjoyed their evening out together and Sam couldn’t wait to go back for another night. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog. He was hopping around looking for something to do. + +Suddenly, he saw a plastic box lying on the ground. He hopped right up to it and wanted to open it. + +"How do I manage this?" he croaked. + +Just then, a friendly blue bird flew down and said, "Let me help you manage that!" + +The bird opened the box and inside, the frog saw a shiny green toy car. + +"Thank you!" he cried, and hopped away to play with his new toy car. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little girl named Mary. Mary was an only child, and was very special; she liked to cook! Every day, Mary would get out her pots and pans and make something delicious for her family to eat. + +Today, Mary was making her favorite - french toast. She gathered up her ingredients and carefully measured out the milk and eggs. + +Suddenly, she noticed a small hole in her frying pan. She knew it wouldn't work for cooking french toast, so she asked her mom for help. + +"Mom," said Mary, "I need a new frying pan." + +Her mom understood and promised to buy her a new one the next day. + +The next day, as promised, Mom bought Mary a brand-new frying pan and Mary got to work in the kitchen. She cracked the eggs, stirred the milk and melted the butter - just like she was taught. + +Mary was so proud of her delicious french toast, she couldn't help but smile. She had cooked it perfectly - even with the hole in her frying pan! +A mom and her three year old son were walking along a beach. They saw a castle slowly raising from the sand. The mom and son were so excited to see it. They moved closer to the castle and the sun made it shine. They were both filled with joy and amazement. + +The mom picked up her son and they walked over to the castle. As they got closer they could see that it had a door. The mom slowly opened the door and they saw a huge room with a sparkly castle in the center. The mom told her son that if he was brave, he could go in and explore the castle. + +So the brave little boy stepped inside and the mom followed behind. Inside the castle were slow moving staircases and the little boy admired all the twirling decorations. He ran in and out of rooms until it was time to go. + +The mom and son said goodbye to the castle, but the mom remembered that this special memory would stay with them forever. +Once there was a little girl named Jessica. She was three years old and very excited to learn all kinds of things. + +One day, her mommy taught her how to use a pin. It was pink, and sparkly. Jessica was thrilled and couldn't wait to try it out. Her mommy said, "Be careful, it's sharp. And when you use it, be gentle." + +Jessica nodded, and very carefully she pushed the pin onto the fabric. She did it so carefully that nothing got poked. + +Mommy praised her, "Well done, Jessica! You used the pin very gently and nothing was hurt!" + +Jessica smiled with pride. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be gentle when we use things. Gently is always the best way! +Once upon a time, there were two little frogs, Jimmy and Jane. They had so much fun playing together. + +One day, they had an idea. They decided to race each other! Jane was very excited. + +Jimmy looked at Jane and said, “Let’s race to the pond!†Jane nodded and agreed. + +Jimmy started to jump but he was very slow. Jane jumped much faster and farther. + +Jimmy was disappointed. “Why am I so slow?†he asked. Then he remembered that he was twice as heavy as Jane. + +Jane smiled. “That’s ok,†she said. “We can find an interesting way to race.†+ +Jimmy thought for a moment and then he had an idea. They could race by hopping on one leg! + +Jane and Jimmy hopped together. They had a lot of fun racing and Jimmy even managed to win! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ben and Joe. They liked to play together all day long. One day, Joe wanted to play hide and seek. Ben wanted to play something else, but Joe kept repeating "Let's play hide and seek". Ben was tired of hearing Joe say the same thing, so he decided he would try to trick him. He told Joe that he was going to hide in the vegetable patch, so Joe should start counting. + +Ben didn't go to the vegetable patch at all. He hide in the tree. When Joe couldn't find him, he became very angry. He was so mad that he started to pull up all the vegetables! Ben realised that it was a foolish thing to do so he made up a game to get Joe involved in something else. Joe couldn't resist playing the game and soon he was having so much fun that he forgot about his anger. +Once there was a boy and he was sad. He wanted to cry. He went to the ocean so he could cry and nobody would hear. + +The ocean was so big and white and blue. He felt better when he looked at it. He put his toes in the wave and it was wet and cold. + +The boy wanted to find something useful. He looked around and saw a piece of wood and some seaweed. He smiled and put them on dry land. + +Then the boy began to cry. He cried and the ocean took away his tears. When he finished crying, he felt better. + +He took his useful things and went home feeling happy. He looked back at the ocean and smiled. The ocean had made him feel better. +One day, Mum and Dad took Sammy and his little brother Will to the park. Sammy was so excited to go and he wanted to try out all the different activities. He noticed a big mixer in the middle of the park and asked his dad what it was. + +Dad said, "It's a fun machine called a mixer. It has regular tracks, dials and buttons that you can push and turn to make different sounds." Will was very curious to try it out, so Dad pressed the button and turned the dial. All the different sounds made Will and Sammy laugh. + +Suddenly, Dad changed the dial again and a great big noise blasted from the mixer. Everyone in the park was surprised. Dad said, "I'm sorry, I should have kept it on regular, not loud. Let's try it again, this time let's turn the dial down." + +Will and Sammy had so much fun playing around with the different sounds and being silly. Dad said, "Maybe it's time to go home now, but we can come back and experiment with the mixer any time we like." + +Sammy and Will smiled and slowly walked out of the park, happy and content. +Sammy was excited! He was on his way to the store to buy a hot treat. As he walked, he started singing a song about the message he was carrying. + +"La, la, la. I'm taking a message to the store," he sang. + +When Sammy reached the store, he opened the door and went inside. He handed his message to the storekeeper. + +The storekeeper smiled at Sammy. "What can I do for you?" + +Sammy replied, "I would like to buy something hot." + +The storekeeper pointed to a basket of hot cookies. "Look at this! These cookies look delicious and they're still hot!" + +Sammy smiled and chose his treat. He thanked the storekeeper and said goodbye. On his way out the door, he was already singing a new song about what he had bought. + +"La, la, la. I got a hot treat at the store!" +Once there was a little girl called Zoe. Zoe had a motor that she loved to play with. One day Zoe was in a very grumpy mood. She kept repeating to herself, 'I don't want to play with my motor today'. + +Then her mom heard her saying this. Her mom had an idea to cheer Zoe up. She said, 'let's go to the park and take your motor with us'. Zoe liked this idea and she began to smile. + +At the park Zoe was repeating with joy as she drove her motor around the park. She drove it so many times that her mom had to tell her to stop. Zoe then drove her motor one last time before they had to go home. + +When they arrived home Zoe was very happy. She thanked her mom for taking her to the park and for helping her to have fun with her motor. From that day on, Zoe didn't feel grumpy any more, instead she felt very happy. +Little John was a helpless three year old. He wanted to be able to do something special for his mama. But every time he tried to help with a task, he made a mess instead. No matter how hard he tried, every time something went wrong. One day, John's mama was in the kitchen cleaning. John came up to her with a smile to offer help. But mama said, "John, you'll just make more of a mess. I need to be the one to do this task." + +John was discouraged, but he kept watching his mama. He noticed how she wiped up the messes she made. As he watched, he started to understand how wiping worked. He smiled and asked mama if he could help. Mama handed him the cloth and said, "Go ahead and try, my little one." + +So John tried to wipe up the mess, just like his mama showed him. And this time he did a great job. Mama smiled proudly and said, "Good work, John! Now I can see that you can be a big help." + +John had learned an important lesson about not being so helpless. With a little learning and effort, he was able to become helpful. And that's how he found out that anybody can do something special, no matter their age. +Once upon a time there were two children, Peter and Mary. Peter and Mary were very excited and decided to go to the museum. In the great museum, they saw a huge fierce dinosaur and began to spin around it. Suddenly, the dinosaur started to spin too. + +The children were frightened and ran to tell the museum keeper. The museum keeper was very angry with Peter and Mary. He told them it was not allowed to spin around the dinosaur. + +The museum keeper said that spinning around fierce things can be dangerous and we should show respect for them. He also said that the dinosaur needed to be left alone so it could stay fierce and powerful. + +The children were sorry and promised to never spin around the dinosaur again. + +Moral of the story: We should show respect for things that are strong, fierce, and powerful. +Once there was a dance. It was a special dance because it was for a deaf child. + +The child couldn't hear the music, so he touched the floor gently with his toes. He moved his toes side to side and he felt the music all over his body. + +The child smiled as he touched the floor with his feet and hands. He moved around in a circle and he spun and jumped as he danced. + +The child was so happy dancing, his heart was singing. He felt so alive and free and the room filled with joy. + +When the dance was finished, the child was exhausted and happy. He had touched the music and danced the night away. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old. She was playing in her front yard with her toys. Then, it started to get hot outside. The heat was rising. Jane was thirsty and started to slip on the grass. + +Her mom was organized and was thinking about how to keep Jane safe. She had an idea! She ran inside to get a cup of water for Jane. She rushed back outside and slipped it into her hands. Jane was so happy and took a big sip and then smiled. + +The heat was still rising, so the mom decided to organize a picnic in the shade. Jane was so excited. She and her mom ran to the picnic spot, set up the blanket and gathered their snacks. Jane was so organized that she even brought her own blanket! + +They enjoyed the picnic and laughed. Jane even got up and did a silly dance. She was so happy that the heat didn't stop her from having fun. +Sam was feeling silly. He wanted to have some fun, so he got his guitar. He loved playing the guitar! Sam shook the guitar and made lots of funny sounds. He laughed and shook the guitar harder. The noise he made was loud and fun. + +Then his friend Jessica showed up. She wanted to join in the fun. She took the guitar, and shook it wildly. The sound was loud and crazy! Sam and Jessica laughed and shook the guitar even harder. + +But then the guitar hit something! Sam and Jessica stopped and looked around. They saw a lamp had fallen over! Sam and Jessica looked at each other and smiled. They had made a silly mistake! +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy who always tried to mind his parents. One day, his mom and dad asked him to take a quiz. The quiz was very hard, but he decided to try anyway. + +The boy worked really hard on the quiz, trying to figure out all the answers. He was so determined to get all of the questions right. + +At last the quiz was finished, and the little boy got one wrong! He felt so sad, until his parents explained that the important thing was not always getting the questions right, but that he tried his best. + +The little boy realised that it was ok to make mistaks and to not always know the answers. He knew it was more important to always mind his parents and to do his best. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear who lived in a beautiful landscape. He loved walking around and exploring the world. One day, when he was walking around, something strange happened. Suddenly, the bear vanished! He was gone! + +The little bear was really scared, but he thought he would be okay. He looked around and eventually he saw a friendly bunny. He decided to ask the bunny where he was. + +"Where am I?" he asked. + +The bunny replied, "You are in the magical land of Dreamland! That's why you vanished." + +The bear was so excited! He thanked the bunny and started exploring Dreamland. Everywhere he looked the landscape was so beautiful. He had so much fun and made so many new friends! + +After many days of exploration, the little bear decided it was time to go home. He was sad to leave but he was happy he got to explore Dreamland. The friendly bunny gave him a big hug and waved goodbye as he vanished back home. +Once upon a time, there was a very honest girl. She was always happy and smiled a lot. Every day she liked to wear a pretty pink bow in her hair. + +One day, she was spoiled by her mom. Her mom said, “Let’s go and buy a new bow!†The girl was so happy, she jumped up and down with excitement. + +“Where should we go?†asked the girl. + +“We will go to the store,†answered her mom. + +When they arrived at the store, the girl saw lots of pretty bows to choose from. She couldn’t decide which one she wanted the most. + +“What do you think, Mom?†she asked. + +“Look for a bow that you think is honest,†her mom replied. + +The girl looked around and found the perfect bow. It was pink and glittery and had a pretty bow knot at the back. She chose it and her mom bought it for her. + +The girl was so proud of her new bow. She wore it everywhere, always feeling very honest. +Once, there was a little duck who was very weak. The duck was stuck in a big cage and wanted to escape. But the door of the cage was locked tightly. + +The duck saw that nearby was a big battery. He thought if he could get the battery, then he could use it to power the door and escape. + +So he slowly flew to the battery. He was too weak to pick it up, so he used his wings to push it closer to the door of the cage. + +When the battery was close enough, the duck pushed a button on the battery. Suddenly, the power surged and opened the door of the cage. + +The little duck was so happy that he had escaped! He flew away into the big wide world, free and grateful that he had used the battery to escape. +Once upon a time there was a kind king who loved all his people. He wanted to make sure that everyone was happy. He knew that he had a hidden power that could help the people. + +The king went to a high mountain to use his power. He knelt down and suddenly a bright light filled the sky. The people below were amazed at the kind king's power. Everyone was happy and the king had made everything better. + +The king then returned to his castle. He had used his hidden power to make everyone smile. That day the people never forgot his generous gift. +Once, there was a young boy who was very rude. He never said nice things to anyone, and he thought he was better than everyone else. + +One day, the boy's parents gave him a present. It was a book. But the boy didn't want it. He threw it away and said it was silly. + +The boy's parents felt very sad. So they sent him away on a trip. He was going to visit his uncle, who lived in another city. + +When he reached his uncle's house, he was surprised to find a library. He had never seen so many books before. He wanted to read the books, but he had to be nice to his uncle first. + +But no matter how much he tried, the boy remained very rude. His uncle was so angry that he told the boy to leave his house. The boy had to return home without reading even one book. + +The bad end of this story is a lesson for us all; no matter how much you want something, if you don't have good manners, you won't get it. +Once upon a time, there was a generous whale. His name was Big Blue. Every day, Big Blue swam in the ocean. He was so happy when he swam through the waves. + +One day, Big Blue saw something that made him sad. Two little fish were arguing over a piece of food. So Big Blue decided to be generous. He split the food in two pieces and he gave each of the fish a piece. + +The fish were so happy. They thanked Big Blue and from that day on, they were very nice to each other. + +Big Blue was happy too. He felt proud that he was so generous and it made him swim faster and higher through the ocean. He swam for days and days, never getting tired! +Once upon a time there was a dog called Todd. Todd was very impatient. He wanted something very badly! One day Todd heard someone talking about a battery. He knew that batteries were good for lots of things and he really wanted one. + +So Todd went to the shop to try and borrow one. The shopkeeper said no, because Todd could not give him back the same battery. Todd was so disappointed but he didn't give up. + +He asked everyone he saw but no one could help him. Todd was about to give up when he noticed a cat with a battery in its mouth. Todd asked the cat politely if he could borrow the battery, but the cat just hissed at him. + +Todd was so disappointed but he knew he had to keep trying. Suddenly he noticed a hole in the wall. Todd had an idea. He reached into the hole and pulled out the battery he had been looking for. + +He was so happy he that he was able to borrow the battery and use it for whatever he liked. Todd was very proud of himself! +Harry and Susan were two friends who enjoyed playing together. One day, Harry brought a ball with him to Susan’s house. He said to her, “Let’s throw the ball!†+ +Susan agreed and they started having a lot of fun. After some time, Susan got tired and said, “I need to take an exercise break.†+ +Harry waited while Susan did her exercises. When she was finished, Harry got an idea. He said, “Now let’s throw the ball high up in the sky!†+ +Susan shook her head and said, “That’s too hard for me. I’m ashamed.†But Harry encouraged her and then she agreed to try. + +So they both threw the ball as high as they could. Soon enough, the ball was soaring up in the sky and they both cheered! They had so much fun and Susan was no longer ashamed. They played together for several more hours until finally, Harry had to go home. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jerry. He was three years old and loved animals. He asked his mom if he could have a birdcage. His mom said yes, so they went to the pet store to buy it. + +When they got there, Jerry saw a birdcage that was perfect! It was very fragile and he knew it would fit perfectly in his room. Jerry was very excited and wanted to buy it. + +Mom said, "Jerry, remember this birdcage is very fragile. You must be gentle with it and take good care of it." Jerry nodded and said, "I will, Mom. I promise." + +So, Jerry and Mom bought the birdcage and Jerry was very happy. He made sure to take excellent care of it. He kept it in his room, on a shelf where he could watch it every day. The birdcage made Jerry happy, and he still has it to this day. + +The moral of this story is to be gentle and take care of things. If we are careful and careful with things, they can last a long time! +Once there was a group of friends who were playing in the park. They were very happy and enjoyed exploring the park together. +After a while, one of the friends had an idea. She pulled out a shiny spoon from her pocket and said, "Let's play with this spoon!" Everyone loved the idea and they took the spoon to the deepest part of the park. + +Once they arrived at a deep pond, they decided to introduce the spoon to the water. The spoon glided gracefully through the water, quickly becoming everyone's favorite toy. + +The friends had a wonderful time playing with the spoon in the pond. They laughed and waved the spoon through the water, making big ripples and watching the sun sparkle on the surface. It was a magical day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. Lola was three years old. She loved lollipops. + +One day, Lola was walking in the park and she saw a big lollipop. She wanted the lollipop very much, but she didn't know how to get it. + +A friendly man named Mr. Jones was walking by. He saw her looking at the lollipop and he waved at her. He said, "Do you want the lollipop?" + +Lola nodded and said, "Yes, please!" + +Mr. Jones smiled and said, "If you are successful, you can have it. Do you know what it means to be successful?" + +Lola shook her head. + +"It means to try your best," Mr. Jones explained. "If you try your best, you will be successful and you can have the lollipop. Are you ready to try?" + +Lola smiled and said, "Yes!" + +And that is how Lola was successful and won the lollipop! She was so happy and enjoyed it very much. +Once there was a boy named Mark. Mark was very popular and everyone loved him. He was always showing his friends exciting new things. + +One day Mark decided to show his friends a new game. It was called playing in the traffic. He thought it would be great to have fun with his friends and show them how popular he was. + +Unfortunately, Mark didn't think about the danger of the traffic. As he stepped in front of the cars, they started to drive fast to try and avoid him. His friends saw how dangerous it was and they were scared. + +Mark suddenly realized that he had made a mistake. He quickly stepped back and told his friends not to do what he did. But it was too late. As Mark stepped back, a car hit him and he was severely injured. + +The accident left Mark in a hospital bed with broken bones and bruises. Everyone was sad and his friends felt guilty that they hadn't stopped the game sooner. + +Even though Mark recovered, he wouldn't show his friends things like that anymore. He learned an important lesson about taking risks with traffic. +Once there was a little dog called Max. Max was a friendly pup but was always getting into trouble. One day, Max ran out of the house and down the street. There he saw a dangerous mug. Max wanted to have a closer look and started to twist around the mug. + +Suddenly, his friend Amy arrived. She shouted, "Max, what are you doing?! That mug could be very dangerous!" + +Max stopped and looked at Amy. He said, "I just wanted to twist the mug around a bit. It looks like so much fun!" + +Amy shook her head and said, "No! That mug is very dangerous. Let's go back home and play something safe." + +Max agreed and followed Amy back home. He learned an important lesson - it's best to stay away from dangerous things! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was very persistent and almost nothing could stop her. + +One day, Mary was sitting in her classroom in front of the blackboard. She was very determined to learn all the letters of the alphabet. Suddenly, Mary started to sneeze. Her teacher ran over to her, but Mary assured her she was okay. + +The teacher said to Mary, "I must insist that you leave the classroom for a few minutes and take a break, because you shouldn't be sneezing in here." But Mary shook her head and said, "No, I want to stay and learn all the letters of the alphabet." + +The teacher saw how persistent Mary was and felt proud of her. However, she still told Mary that she had to take a break, or else she might get a cold. Mary reluctantly agreed and left the classroom to take a break. + +After a few minutes, Mary returned again to the classroom. This time, she was feeling much better, and she was ready to learn the alphabet. As she persistently worked on the blackboard, the teacher smiled, happy that Mary was feel better and eager to learn. +Once upon a time, there was a navy. It was filled with fish, dolphins and seals. The navy was creative. It had different colors, shapes and sizes. Everyone loved the navy. + +One day, a seal in the navy told a lie. He said, “I saw a whale swim past us!†Everyone in the navy was excited, but when they looked for the whale, it wasn’t there. The seal had lied. + +Everyone in the navy was so sad. They talked about how important it is to be honest. They realized that lying never leads to anything good. + +The seal was ashamed of himself. He apologized for lying, and promised to never do it again. From then on, he was honest and creative. Everyone in the navy was happy, and they learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Dolly. Dolly liked to jump around and play all day. + +One day, Dolly was so excited about playing that she jumped up onto the kitchen counter. She was very interested in the thing her mommy was drinking from the cup - it smelled funny, like coffee. + +Dolly decided that she wanted to try it too, so she took a sip. But the coffee was too yucky for her, it was so bitter that she could not drink it. + +Dolly made a funny face and jumped back down off the counter, never wanting to try coffee again. She decided she would rather stick to playing and jumping, instead. + +The end. +Mum and Dad wanted to make the house a very nice place to stay, so they got some new things. Mum and Dad asked Jack to help them with their job, so they unpack the big boxes. Inside were two boxes full of numbers. Jack was excited to see what the numbers could do. + +The numbers were used to make sure everything in the house was reliable. Mum and Dad told Jack that the numbers were very important and he had to be careful when he was playing with them. Jack was so serious about being careful, he was like a grown-up. + +When the unpacking was finished, Mum and Dad thanked Jack for being so helpful. They were very pleased with the way he had handled the numbers. Jack felt so happy knowing he had made the house a safe and reliable place to live. +Once upon a time, there was a big porch in front of a house. Everyone in the neighbourhood liked to play on it. But the little girl in the house was always sad. She was not allowed to cover the porch with toys. + +One day, her mother came up to her and said "It is time to be a bit more serious. Do you understand?" The little girl nodded. + +The next morning, the little girl went outside and put a blanket over the porch. She put her toys and books under the blanket. Then she invited all the kids from the neighbourhood to come over and play. They had a lot of fun! + +When the girl's mother saw the blanket covered porch, she smiled. She was happy to see her daughter happy. + +The moral of the story is that when it's time to be serious, you can still find ways to have fun! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tyler and Molly. They had a great time playing together every day. One day Tyler had an idea: they should play a game and speed around the park! + +Molly thought this was a great idea, so off they went. Tyler ran as fast as he could, but Molly was faster and soon she was in the lead. Tyler shouted 'Hey Molly, show me your moves!' So Molly showed her special style of running and he copied her moves. Tyler was so fast! + +But then he saw something strange. It was an unfamiliar person, running in an odd, fake way. He didn't look like he was running to win the game like Tyler and Molly were. Suddenly Tyler realized the person was sneaking around the park, trying to take something that didn't belong to him. + +Tyler shouted 'STOP!' and the person stopped. The police arrived soon and arrested the fake runner. Tyler and Molly had saved the day! +Once upon a time there was a great boy. He was brave and strong. One day he decided to go on an adventure. He went to a big forest. + +As the boy was exploring, he saw a big, empty barrel. He wanted to see what it was like to lay in it so he climbed inside. + +Suddenly the barrel started to move. The boy was scared and started to cry. He didn't know what was happening. Suddenly, a loud noise filled the air; it was thunder! + +The boy was very scared and he had to protect himself. He covered his head with his arms and lay still in the barrel. Then the thunder stopped. + +The brave boy had learned an important lesson. He had learned that when things seem dangerous, the best thing to do is stay calm and strike back only if necessary. The boy went home safely with his great lesson. +It was a bright and sunny morning and the birds were singing. The ground was hard and dry. Then, something amazing happened. The ground started to spring! Out from the ground came a lot of junk. It was brown and smelly. + +The junk was scattered everywhere. Some of it was brown and some was green. There were boxes and bottles of all shapes and sizes. A few of the brown bottles were covered in dirt. + +The next day, a lady came and looked at the junk. She sorted through the mess, and carefully picked up some of the brown bottles. She said she could recycle the bottles and turn them into something new. + +Soon, more people came to take the junk away. Some of it was used to make new things and some was taken to the recycling center. + +The next day when the sun rose, the ground was tidy and clean. All of the junk had gone and the ground was ready to spring once again. +Once there was a little bird called Billy. He loved to fly high in the sky, and laughed when the wind blew through his feathers. + +One day, while Billy was flying, he saw something in the sky. It was a wreck, hanging high above. He was curious so he flew toward it, wanting to get a closer look. + +Just as he flew closer, he felt a gust of wind. He was swept away and found himself hanging on the wreck, unable to fly away. He felt scared and helpless. + +Suddenly, an old wisebird flew up to the wreck and asked Billy what he was doing. Billy explained how he was curious and flew too close to the wreck. The wisebird said that curiosity often leads to danger, and it is important to be careful. + +Billy thanked the wisebird and flew back home. He learned an important lesson that day and always remembered to be careful of what he was curious about. +Once upon a time there were a mom and a three year old girl who were very hungry. The mom said it was time to cook something, so they went to the kitchen together. + +The mom pointed to a squash and asked the girl, "Do you want to help me cook this?" + +The girl said "Yes!" and the mom smiled. She got out all the ingredients for a squash soup and put them in the pot. She gave something to the girl and said, "Here, stir the squash and add some water, please." + +The girl stirred the squash, feeling happy and excited to help cook. But then she got a bit uncomfortable and said, "This squash is too big." + +The mom smiled and said, "That's ok. Give the squash a hug and it will get smaller." So the girl gave it a big hug, and it did get smaller! + +The mom put the pot on the stove and said, "Now we just wait a few minutes and our soup will be ready." The girl smiled, happy that she helped to cook. +Once there was a little girl who loved to race. Everywhere she went, she would run faster and faster. One day, she saw something pink and shiny. It was a symbol and it made the little girl so excited. She had to touch it and race around the symbol. + +The little girl ran faster and faster, until she was out of breath. She kept running around the symbol and then suddenly she tripped and fell. She cried out in pain and the symbol turned into dust. + +The little girl was so sad. She had wanted to keep the symbol forever, but now it was gone. She had been too eager and she learnt her lesson never to race too fast. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who liked to hop. Every day, he would hop about, exploring the forest. One day, the bunny came across a quiz. He was so excited! He hopped closer to take a better look. As he hopped around, he suddenly stepped on something sharp and he felt a tingle of hurt. He looked down, only to see a big, sharp rock had been hiding in the grass. He quickly hopped away, not wanting to get hurt again. The bunny decided to take the quiz some other day, so he hopped away to go find some yummy berries instead. +Jill was looking for something very special - soup! She wanted the soup to be easy to make, but she couldn't find it anywhere. Everywhere she searched, she couldn't find what she was looking for. She visited lots of shops and even asked her friends if they had the easy soup she wanted. But they all said no. + +Jill was getting very frustrated. She wanted the soup so badly, but couldn't find it. She decided to keep searching. She visited even more places, hoping to find what she wanted. Everywhere she looked seemed to be a dead end. + +Finally, on the very last place she searched, she found it! She had searched high and low, and eventually she found the easy soup! She was so happy she had finally found it. She couldn't wait to make it for her friends. There was no better feeling than when she found the soup she had been looking for. +Once there was a kid named Pete who was always good. He never caused any trouble and listened to all his teachers. One day his teacher, Mrs. Johnson, wanted to teach Pete something new. She told him to go outside and learn how to fly. + +Pete was excited, but he had a bad feeling. He thought that it was impossible to teach someone how to fly. But he was still curious, so he went out and tried anyway. + +He jumped and flapped his arms, but he just couldn't get off the ground. He tried over and over again, but each time he stayed firmly on the ground. + +Mrs. Johnson watched him from the window and shook her head sadly. She knew that the lesson would be too difficult for Pete. Even though he was good, he couldn’t learn to fly. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Sue. Tom noticed that Sue had been very lazy lately, so he decided to do something about it. + +Tom said to Sue, "Hey, let's have some fun today! Let's get up on the stage and play pretend!" + +Sue was hesitant at first, but after some encouragement from Tom she got up on the stage. They had a great time playing together, but then something unexpected happened. + +Suddenly, Sue's foot got stuck in a crack on the stage and she couldn't get her foot out! Tom tried to help her, but nothing worked. After a while, Sue started to get frustrated and she began to cry. + +Eventually, the time ran out and Sue was still stuck. Tom said goodbye to Sue and went home, feeling very sad. Poor Sue stayed stuck on the stage for a long time afterwards. +Once, there was a man who wanted a reward. He was very happy, so he started to scream. He screamed so loud that everyone in the neighborhood could hear him. + +The man kept screaming for a long time. But no reward came. Soon, the people in the neighborhood started to get annoyed. So they decided to stop the man from screaming. + +They told the man to stop but he wouldn't listen. He kept screaming and screaming. So they had no choice but to take away his reward. + +The man was so sad. He had been so happy before, but now he was very sad. He stopped screaming and he never asked for a reward again. +Once there was a horse named Sam. Sam wanted to have an adventure, so he decided to add a new friend to his life. He went all around the farm, looking for a different companion to add. + +Sam wandered around until he found a scarecrow, who had a very friendly smile. He thought it might be fun to have a scarecrow as a friend. He asked the scarecrow if he wanted to add an adventure and the scarecrow said yes! + +Sam and the scarecrow had lots of fun playing together. They chased around the barn and ate some apples from the tree. They were having a great time. + +But then one night, Sam had a nightmare. In his dream, the scarecrow started to act very different. He wasn't smiling or being friendly and instead, he was very mean. Sam was very scared and woke up in a sweat. + +That was the last time Sam ever added a new friend. He decided that one disaster was enough and he'd much rather stick to what he knows. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to sail. Every day, her parents would take her sailing and they would have lots of fun. + +One day, Lucy wanted to go sailing with her dad. But her dad said, “I can’t go sailing right now. I have to go to the freezer to get something for dinner.†+ +So Lucy went to the freezer with her dad. It was very cold inside the freezer. She asked her dad, “Why do we need to get something from the freezer? Isn't dinner already cooked?†+ +Her dad explained, “No, Lucy. We need to get food from the freezer because if we don’t, the food will spoil and it will be no good for eating. We have to be careful to not be too spoiled, just like the food.†+ +Lucy thought about this for a moment and nodded her head. Then she smiled and said, “Ok, Dad. Let’s go sailing!†+ +The moral of the story is: don’t be too spoiled. Just like food needs to be taken care of, so do people. With care and attention, and not being too relaxed, you can make sure that you, and everything around you, is happy and healthy. +Tommy and Mommy set off for a jog in the park. Tommy was excited to explore the park with Mommy. As they walked, Tommy saw a yellow guard sitting on the bench. + +"Mommy, who is that?" asked Tommy, pointing to the yellow guard. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's the park guard! He watches over the park to make sure everyone is safe while they jog." + +Tommy felt safe and he was excited to jog around the park. Together, Tommy and Mommy started jogging around the park. + +The yellow guard watched over them as they jogged. Every once in a while, he would wave and smile at Tommy. + +Tommy and Mommy kept jogging until it was time to go home. + +As they said goodbye to the yellow guard, Tommy waved and said, "Bye! See you soon!" + +The yellow guard waved back and said, "Goodbye. Have fun jogging!" +Once upon a time there was a loyal turkey. Every day, the turkey would go around the farm looking for someone to hug. + +One day, the turkey came across a little three year old girl. The girl was so happy to see the turkey and ran towards him. She hugged the turkey tight, and he was so happy. + +The girl then said, "Can you be my friend?" The turkey nodded and replied, "I can be your friend, and I am loyal too." + +The girl and the turkey became great friends. Every morning, the girl would come to the turkey to give him a big hug. They would then go around the farm together, searching for adventures. + +The girl and the turkey were together every day, and they were very happy. They would always give each other big hugs, and the little girl would always be loyal to her turkey friend. +One day, Sara was playing with her friend in the park. They laughed and ran around together and it was lots of fun. Sara trusted her friend and felt safe with him. + +Suddenly, her friend picked up a stick and started hitting Sara with it. Sara felt hurt and started to cry. She didn't understand why her friend would do this. + +Sara's mum saw what happened and went over to comfort her. She was angry but also sad that her daughter's friend had acted in this way. + +Mum and Sara spent the rest of the day together, talking about how important it is to trust friends but also to be careful and not get hurt. Sara was reassured that if she ever felt unsafe again, her mum would be there to help her. +One day, a little girl was out for a walk with her mommy. As the little girl looked around, she noticed a rag lying on the ground. The little girl asked her mom if she could pick it up, so her mom said yes. + +The little girl noticed that the rag was very sad looking. She decided she wanted to give it a hug and she did. The rag felt very soft as she hugged it. + +The little girl noticed something twinkling in the corner of the rag. When she looked closer, she noticed that it was a gold coin! She was very excited, but sad too. She was sad because she knew the rag didn't belong to her. + +So, the little girl said goodbye to the rag and put the gold coin in her pocket. She thanked her mom for taking her for a walk and they went home. The little girl never saw the rag again, but she was happy knowing that it was found by someone else who could take care of it. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had a long, red scarf. The girl wanted to cut the scarf in two. + +She went outside and the wind was blowing. She held the scarf high in the air and the wind caught it. The wind blew the scarf all over the sky. + +The girl was sad, because now she could not cut the scarf in two. But then, the wind blew the scarf back down to the girl. But it was a long, long scarf, so it was now twice as long as before. + +The girl was so happy, and she quickly cut the scarf in two. She kept one piece of the scarf, and gave the other piece to her best friend. + +The girl and her friend were very happy, and they both wore the red scarves with a smile. +Once upon a time, two friends called Greg and Jack were walking in the the land. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. + +“What’s that?â€, asked Greg. + +“It’s a shout!â€, said Jack. + +They followed the sound and saw a man sitting on a big rock. + +"What happened?" asked Greg. + +"I tried to fit this huge rock into a hole, but it broke", said the man. + +Greg thought of an idea and ran back home to his shed. He came back with a big hammer and a bag of fit pieces of rocks. + +With the help of the hammer, they fit all the pieces in and sealed the hole. The man was so happy and thanked the boys. + +From that day on, Greg and Jack were known as the saviours of the land. +Once upon a time, there was a silly girl named May who lived in a beautiful kingdom. One day, May heard about a gold treasure hidden in the woods. She quickly told her friends about the treasure, and they decided to go looking for it. + +May and her friends ran through the woods, calling out for the treasure. Suddenly, May heard a voice. It said, "Come here, come here! I have the gold!" + +Her friends stopped and looked around. They were very scared, but May was brave and stepped forward. She saw a tiny, magical creature who had the gold! The creature told May, "You have been so brave and silly, so here is the gold as a reward." May thanked the creature, took the gold, and ran back to her friends. + +Her friends were amazed when they saw the gold, and they all celebrated together. May had been so brave and silly, and she had come away with a special reward at the end of her adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Jack and Jill. They were both very happy together, until one day, they started to disagree. + +Jack wanted to play with the spade, but Jill said no. Jack said it was a good idea, but Jill thought differently. She wanted to play with the ball. + +Jack didn't understand why she said no and it made him feel dizzy. He was so sad that they were arguing. + +Jill saw how sad Jack was and felt bad. She told him that they could both play together with the spade and the ball. Jack smiled and they were both happy again. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy old bear. He lived in a big forest and was very unhappy. The other animals in the forest didn't like his grumpy ways and stayed away from him. + +One morning the sun shone brightly in the sky. The bear had never seen such wonderful sunshine before and it made him feel a bit better. + +The bear saw a bright yellow butterfly land in front of him. The butterfly introduced itself as Sunshine. The bear and Sunshine talked for a while. + +The bear found himself smiling more and more as he talked to Sunshine. She was so cheerful and friendly that the bear couldn't help but like her. + +The two became the best of friends and the grumpy bear stopped being so grumpy. The animals of the forest accepted the bear and all were happy. + +The sunshine kept the bear happy and he loved it. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little rabbit. He wanted to find true love and was looking for a wife. One day, he stumbled across a key with a note attached. The note said, "come and find me if you want to marry me." + +So the little rabbit set off to find who had left the note. After a long walk and some clever thinking, he eventually arrived at a beautiful castle. He nervously knocked on the door. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice from inside said, "come in, little rabbit." When he opened the door, he saw a wonderful princess. The rabbit asked, "do you like the key?" + +The princess smiled and said, "yes, I do. I left that key for you. I want to marry you.†+ +The little rabbit was so happy, he jumped for joy. From that day on, the little rabbit and the princess stayed together, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Tammy. Tammy was very patient and liked to explore her world. One day, she found a pit in the garden. She wanted to explore it and see what was inside the pit. + +So Tammy decided to remove the stones and dirt from the pit. She was very careful and patient while removing them one by one. After a while, she had removed all the stones and dirt. She then looked carefully into the pit and was surprised to find a shiny stone inside! + +Tammy was very proud of her discovery and thanked her patient efforts for helping her to find the stone. She put down the stone in her pocket and ran inside her house, excited to show her family what she had found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Jenny. She had a new pedal bike, and she wanted to go for a ride on it. + +So she asked her mom if she could take it outside. Her mom said yes, and Jenny was so excited. + +She hopped up on her bike, and started to pedal. It was hard work at first, but Jenny kept going. After a few minutes, she was going really fast. + +Then, she heard her mom's voice calling to her. She stopped and asked if it was time to come back home. + +Her mom said that it was time for lunch. So, Jenny hopped off her bike and headed inside. She had a lot of fun riding her new pedal bike, and can't wait to ride it again. +Once upon a time there was a team who loved to shine. They went all around town and made everything sparkle and gleam. Whenever a beam of light hit one of the things they’d shined, it lit up the street. + +One day, the team did something wrong and felt very guilty. They had made a big mess and did not want anyone to know. So they worked harder than ever to make things sparkle and brighten up the town. + +But, somehow, the team was still feeling guilty. So they decided to work on the most special shining project of all. This time, they shined a rainbow! They went all around town and made the brightest brightest rainbow anyone had ever seen. + +The team were so proud. They smiled from ear to ear and felt happy and free. And from that day onward, the streets and sky of the town always shone a little brighter. +Jimmy was feeling very excited about going to the beach. He loved playing in the ocean and building sand castles. On the way he talked to his mom about the wonderful things he would do - swim, collect shells and just have fun! When they finally arrived, Jimmy couldn't wait to get out and explore. + +He ran straight to the shore excitedly, but stopped abruptly when he saw a strange shiny object. As he looked closer, he realized it was a fake shell. Suddenly a loud voice said, "You should never leave stuff like this on the beach. Leave only your footsteps and always respect nature". + +It was Aunt Mary speaking. She had come to the beach with them and was standing behind Jimmy. He was ashamed of his mistake and asked Aunt Mary, "How can I make it better?" + +Aunt Mary smiled and said, "You can pick up the shell and toss it in the trash can. That way, we can help keep the beach safe and clean." Jimmy followed her advice and it felt so good to know that he had done the right thing. + +Jimmy learned an important lesson that day. He learned to respect nature and that it is not ok to leave fake things behind. Nature is worth protecting and respecting! +Once upon a time there were two friends named Anna and Sam. They wanted to climb the tall mountain, but Anna was afraid. Sam tried to be nice to Anna and said the mountain was attractive. But Anna continued to complain. + +Anna said the mountain was too big and she couldn't climb it. But Sam said they could do anything if they tried, so they started walking. The mountain seemed so tall and Anna complained the whole way up. + +Eventually they reached the top. Anna looked around and it was nice and clear. They made it! + +But when they went to go back down, Anna started to complain again. She said the way down was too scary. Suddenly, they heard a loud rumble and the mountain started to shake. Big rocks started to fall and Anna screamed. + +They were both trapped on the mountain and Anna had to complain until the end. Unfortunately, neither of them survived the rockslide. +The little boy was patient and waited for his Mom to provide what he wanted most, a brand new battery. He held the toy tightly and watched as the Mom walked away with the shiny new battery in her hand. + +The Mom bent down and opened the toy carefully. She inserted the battery and the little boy couldn't contain his excitement. But then something unexpected happened - nothing. No matter how many times she tried, the toy just wouldn't work and the Mom got very frustrated. + +The little boy knew something was wrong, but he didn't know what to do. He watched as his Mom got more and more angry, and he knew he had to do something to make her feel better. He wished he had the patience to wait a bit longer, but he knew it wouldn't help. + +Soon enough, his Mom started packing things away, and the little boy knew it was the end of his wish for a brand new battery. He sadly watched as the toy stayed still - with no sign of life - and wondered what he could have done differently. +Once upon a time there were two boys: Jack and Jim. Both were very competitive and were always trying to be better than each other. That day, they were playing in the park. + +Jack saw an ashtray and had a great idea. He picked it up and ran to Jim. +"Let's see who can throw it furthest," he teased. +Jim smiled. He nonchalantly picked up the ashtray and threw it as far as he could. +Jack was impressed. He knew he'd have to try really hard to beat his friend. + +So Jack tried his best. He threw the ashtray even further than Jim had. +Jim was surprised. He couldn't believe it. + +Suddenly, both boys started to laugh. Jack had won, but it was still funny to them. +They had lots of fun that day, and learned one thing: it's always good to be competitive, but it's even better to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to celebrate. So they gathered around the couch and they smiled at each other. They felt happy and excited. + +Dad ran so fast to get to the couch first. Then mom and the twin sisters raced to get there after him. All four of them laughed as they jumped onto the couch. + +Mom and dad sang a happy song and the sisters clapped in time. They jumped up and down on the couch and celebrated the fun time they were having. + +The family celebrated until the sun went down and the stars came out. It was a special night for them and hugs and kisses were given all around. + +The family was glad to celebrate and be happy together. They hugged and smiled, and then fell fast asleep on the special couch. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie. She was only 3 and on a sunny day she decided to go outside and explore. + +Susie saw a huge bubble and she went to investigate. She thought it was weird and so she got closer to have a better look. Suddenly, the bubble started to shake! She was scared and said “help!†+ +Then, a cheerful voice spoke, “don’t worry Susie, it’s me!†An old lady appeared from inside the bubble. She explained that she was a magical bubble lady who lived in the bubble and could make it shake with her magic wand. + +Susie thought this was really weird, but she was happy to meet the bubble lady and even happier when the old lady gave her a magic wand of her own. She waved it around and a huge bubble appeared in the garden, which Susie could go inside and play with. + +Susie and the bubble lady explored the garden together and she made lots of interesting bubbles that they could play with. From then on, Susie and the bubble lady were great friends! +Once there was a man. He was very weak. Every day he would try to zoom around, but he was too weak. Then one day something special happened. The man suddenly became strong and he started to zoom around the park. The man zoomed around the trees, over the hills and even up the big slide. Everyone was so amazed. He zoomed faster and faster. Everyone in the park cheered him on. The man was so happy and was able to keep zooming all day! +One day, a little yellow duck walked into the kitchen of a house, looking for something to do. He saw a faucet and thought it looked like a lot of fun. The duck flapped his wings and flew up to the faucet. He grabbed the handle in his beak and started flapping them back and forth. + +The little duck was having so much fun that he didn't notice the lady of the house coming in. She saw what the duck was doing and said, "Young duck, you must behave!" The duck just looked at her curiously and didn't listen. + +The lady then tried to be a bit more strict. She said, "I said, behave! Or else I will have to find something else to do with you!" The duck finally understood and stopped flapping the faucets. He then ran away into the garden, looking for something a little less troublesome to do. + +The little yellow duck was now a bit more mindful about how he behaved in the house. He remembered what the lady said and would always be extra careful whenever he was in the house. +Once upon a time, there was a family who loved each other very much. One day, Grandma wanted to take the family on a camping trip, and everyone was excited. Grandma always knows when someone is feeling scared or unsure, so she reminded them, "Remember, if you're scared, all you have to do is smile and believe in yourself." + +On the day of the camping trip, everyone was a little bit scared. But when they arrived, they found a beautiful campsite with lots of fun things to do. They smiled and began to explore. They built a campfire and roasted marshmallows. They swam in the river and caught fish. As the day went on, everyone began to feel less scared and had lots of fun. + +At night, they all sat around the campfire. As they warmed themselves by the fire, Grandma smiled and said, "Don't forget, if you ever feel scared again, all you have to do is remember to smile and believe in yourself." Everyone was reminded of what Grandma had said that day and smiled in agreement. They were all thankful that Grandma had given them such great advice and were happy that they were no longer scared. + +The family shared lots of laughs and stories around the campfire that night and had a wonderful time. They all thanked Grandma and promised to remember her advice in the future. +Mum and Dad took their little girl to the park. She was excited to explore all around. The first thing she saw was a tall tree. She was curious and wanted to know more. + +Mum smiled and said, "Listen closely. Can you hear the birds in the tree? They are singing their songs." Little girl listened, and smiled. She heard the birds and it made her happy. + +The little girl saw a big sandbox. She ran to it and saw all the shapes inside. She was so excited and full of joyful thoughts. She asked Mum, "What are the shapes for?" + +Mum smiled and said, "The shapes can be used to make houses and castles. Use your imagination and be thoughtful as you build." + +The little girl listened carefully to Mum's words. She was now filled with thoughts of hope and creativity. She began to dig and play in the sandbox, and create her own shapes. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mikey. Mikey was only three years old but he was very adventurous. One day Mikey decided he wanted to join a race. + +He went to find a measure to tell how far he had to run. He couldn't seem to find one anywhere. He kept searching and searching until he found something! It was a long piece of string. + +Mikey was so excited that he tied the string from the start to the finish. Then, he took a breath and started to race. He did really well, but not well enough to win. Mikey was ashamed. + +Just then, another little boy walked up. He said, "You did a great job! Do you want to join me and we can race together?" + +Mikey was so happy that he said yes right away. They raced the piece of string together and laughed all the way down the finish line. Mikey was no longer ashamed, he felt very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was playing with her toys and having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and became very fearful. She searched for the source of the noise but could not find it. She kept trying until she found a well. + +She slowly approached the well, and as she was about to finish exploring, she heard the noise again and it seemed to be coming from the well. She was scared and did not know what to do. + +But, before she could turn back, the ground beneath her feet began to shake, and she heard a loud rumble. She tried to escape, but it was too late. The ground opened up and the well had swallowed her up! + +The girl was never seen again, as fear had taken over her life. The end. +Once there was a little boy who was very gifted. He loved to travel and explore. One day, he decided to go on a special trip to a hotel. When he arrived, he was so excited. The hotel greeted him with a big smile and said, "Welcome!" + +The little boy felt so special. He looked around the hotel and saw that it was very beautiful. Everywhere he looked there were bright decorations. He loved it! + +The boy went to the desk to check in and the desk clerk was so friendly. She gave him a big warm welcome. She gave him special treats and told him all about the special things in the hotel. + +The boy enjoyed exploring all of the hotel and all the treats that he received. He was so happy to receive such a warm welcome. He knew that this hotel was one of the best places he had ever been. +Once upon a time, there was a pipe. The pipe was orange and it was very smiling. The pipe was very happy because it had lots of friends to help it. Every day the pipe's friends would come and support it. + +The pipe's friends were a ball and a Robot. The ball was red and the Robot was blue. The ball was very bouncy and the Robot was very strong. They both loved the pipe very much. + +Every day the Robot and the ball would come to visit the pipe. They would help support it and make sure it was happy. They'd hug the pipe and play with it. Even though the pipe was orange, it was very pleased. + +The pipe liked having both the ball and the Robot to help it. The pair would always make sure the pipe was feeling supported and safe. The pipe was very grateful for their friendship and kindness. + +The pipe and its two friends are still together to this day, always supporting each other. +One day, Joe had a difficult day at school. He was bored and frustrated. He didn't like to use the chalk on the whiteboard. He hated the way that it felt when it scratched the board. + +Joe's teacher noticed that he was feeling down and gave him a hug. She said that she was going to make his day more fun. + +The teacher took out a big box of colourful chalk. Joe was excited! She showed him how to draw a picture. Joe quickly created an amazing picture with the chalk. He loved the way it moved and felt. + +Joe now looked forward to coming to school. He no longer hated the chalk. He used it to make beautiful pictures and stories with his teacher. +Once upon a time there was a bald man named Jack. He liked to take walks on the street every day. One day, he went out for a walk and spread some seeds on the street. He wanted the birds to come and eat the seeds. + +As he was done with his work, he saw a little boy coming down the street. The little boy had rosy cheeks and looked at the ground with wondering eyes. Jack smiled and said to the boy, "What do you see?" + +The little boy excitedly pointed to the ground and said, "Lots of seeds!" Jack nodded and said, "Yes, I spread the seeds for the birds!" + +The little boy was delighted and said, "Wow!" He then turned around, ran off, and shouted back to Jack, "Goodbye, bald man!" Jack smiled and waved as the boy disappeared down the street. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jamie and a boy named Bill. They really liked each other but one day had a fight. + +Jamie said she was going for a raft ride alone and Bill said he wanted to come too. Jamie said no, so Bill said he would come anyway. But Jamie said he couldn't. + +Jamie floated away in the raft and Bill felt sad and left behind. He tried to call to her, but Jamie didn't seem to care. She just shrugged and floated away. + +The raft ride was fun and all, but it was dead calm on the water. She paddled and paddled, but suddenly the raft stopped! She had run into a dead tree that was blocking the river. + +Jamie got scared and tried hard to push the raft away, but it wouldn't move. Bill had figured out where she was and he ran over to the dead tree. He helped push the raft away and told her he was sorry for fighting. + +Jamie smiled, and so did Bill. From that moment on, they were best friends. +One day, Johnny was playing in the park. He found a flag and thought it was so special. It was coloured red and had a big star on it. + +He called to his friend, Adam and said, "Do you want to play with my flag?" + +Adam nodded his head and said, "I dare you to run around with it!" Johnny was very brave and gifted, so he said, "Yes!" + +He picked up the flag and ran around the park. As Johnny was running, he saw clouds gathering above him. Suddenly, it began raining. + +Johnny’s flag got wet, but he ran faster and even held the flag up high. Adam cheered for Johnny's bravery and said, "Johnny, you are so gifted!" The rain stopped, but Johnny did not forget the feeling of running so fast with the flag. +Mandy was three years old and loved playing with her toys. She was also very proud of her new piano. She had asked her family for a piano on her birthday and they had surprised her with one. + +One day her mummy suggested to her that she should play a song on her new piano. Mandy knew the way to play "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and was so proud when she played it perfectly. Her mummy was so pleased with her and they shared a hug. + +Then Mandy's mummy suggested that she should take lessons and learn how to play properly. Mandy was a bit scared as it sounded hard but she nodded and said yes to mummy. Now, Mandy practices hard every day to learn how to play the piano properly, and her mummy smiles proudly whenever she hears her daughter playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Alice. She was three years old, and very curious. Every day, she would explore her garden, looking at all the flowers and trees. + +One day, she saw something that made her stop. She saw a colourful butterfly, fluttering around a bush. She was fascinated by its beauty, so she carefully crossed the garden to admire it. + +But something unexpected happened. As she got closer to the butterfly, it started to transform. All of a sudden, it had wings of silver and glittering threads. It looked like a tiny, harmless fairy. + +Alice was delighted to see it, and held out her hand. Then, something magical happened. The fairy flew near Alice, and said one soft word - ‘Spell.’ + +Alice was spell-bound by the fairy’s beauty, and the magical moment they shared. From that day on, the little girl and the fairy became the best of friends. They would talk and play together in the garden, whispering secrets and making memories. + +Alice never again doubted the beauty of the butterfly, which had brought her the most wonderful gift of all. +Once there was a little girl named Molly. She was three years old and liked to pick flowers. +One day she decided to go on an adventure. She put on her most comfortable shoes, grabbed her basket and went outside. +The sun was shining down on her and the birds were singing. She started to pick some of her favourite flowers when she noticed something glistening in the sunshine. +She hopped over and found an ice cube! She had never seen one before so she decided to pick it up and have a closer look. She spent a while turning it around in her hands. +Then it slowly melted in her hand and she watched in amazement as it slowly disappeared. +Molly had a wonderful time that day picking flowers and discovering the ice cube. She was glad that she had gone on her adventure and felt very comfortable walking back home again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Marcy. She lived in a big city and was very interested in fashion. She loved to admire all the beautiful clothes that were in the store windows. + +One day, Marcy found out that her friend Ben was having some trouble. Marcy wanted to help her friend and came up with a great idea. She decided to throw a fashion show! + +Marcy told Ben about her idea and they both worked hard to prepare for the show. Everyone in their neighbourhood was excited and helped to provide wonderful clothes for the show. + +On the day of the show, Marcy and Ben took to the stage. Everyone looked at their fancy clothes and cheered. Marcy and Ben were happy and so was their troubled friend. They all threw confetti in the air to celebrate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy, and she was three years old. + +One day, Lucy saw something purple in the sky. She wondered what it was and went to take a closer look. When she got closer, she saw it was a ghost! + +The Ghost was scared and asked Lucy not to cut it. Lucy, who didn't know what "cut" meant, agreed to not cut it. + +The Ghost, feeling relieved, thanked Lucy with a sparkly gift. After, he flew away. + +Later, Lucy asked her mom about the word "cut", and her mom explained that it means to hurt or destroy something. Lucy was happy she never cut the Ghost, as it would have been unkind to hurt something. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to always be kind and to always think before you act. +Once upon a time, there was a country. It was dark, so it was hard to see. One day, a man came to the country. He needed a special thing. He asked the people if they could borrow something. + +The people said yes, and the man was happy. He found the special thing he needed. Now he could make something new. + +The man went back to the country and thanked the people. He had borrowed something special to make something new. Everyone was happy that the man had been able to make something new. + +The end. +Jake was a three year old boy who loved robots. One day he was walking in the dark when he heard a voice. A robot was speaking. + +The robot said, "Hello there! Who are you?" + +Jake was so surprised that he couldn't speak at first. But then he said, "Hi! I'm Jake." + +The robot asked him, "Jake, would you like to come and play with me?" + +Jake was very excited and said, "Yes, I would love that!" He followed the robot until they arrived at a bright garden. There were many fun things to do and the two of them played games together until it was time for Jake to go home. + +Jake thanked the robot and said goodbye. He waved as he walked away, feeling very happy that he had made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a kind little girl. She loved to play in the puddle on her way home from school. One day, the little girl gathered her courage and stepped into the puddle. Suddenly, a big wind blew in and the puddle began to flow away. + +The girl shouted for help but no one came. Suddenly, she was swept away by the fast flowing water. She tried to reach the big tree in her backyard, but failed. + +The kind girl then yelled out 'Somebody please help me!' + +The neighbours heard her cry, but they were too scared to do anything. The wind was getting stronger and stronger. Eventually, the little girl was taken far away by the puddle. + +The neighbours were very sad, but there was nothing they could do. The kind little girl was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane loved to have fun. She liked to dance and twirl around her garden for hours. + +One day, it started to rain. Jane was sad because she couldn't go outside and dance. Then she had an idea. She ran back inside and put on her fanciest dress. Then she jumped in the shower and let the water soak her dress. + +While she was in the shower, the water started to make her dress spin around her. Suddenly, Jane realized she was dancing in the rain! She twirled and whirled and felt free and fancy. + +When Jane was done, she stepped out of the shower and she was dry! She had a great time, dancing in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a fox called Spot. Spot was a bossy character who liked to do what he wanted. One day, Spot decided to go for a walk in the forest. But Spot did not know that there was a big sack lying on the ground. So Spot stepped right into the sack and fell inside! + +Spot was very scared but he started to wriggle and squirm like crazy. Suddenly, he felt the sack move and he realised that he was being lifted up. Spot looked up and saw a big, friendly wizard carrying the sack. The wizard was smiling and said "hello Spot! I was hoping to take you home with me". + +Spot was so relieved, he started to shout "thank you, thank you!" and the wizard smiled and took Spot home. When Spot arrived, the wizard made him a special dinner and gave Spot a warm bed to sleep in. Spot was very happy and the two were fast friends. + +Thanks to the wizard, Spot learnt that it is not always good to be bossy! +Once there was a gentle little girl. She loved to explore and find new things. One day, she found a temple. She thought the temple was so beautiful, so she went inside. + +But as soon as she stepped inside, she noticed something strange. Everyone was so quiet and still. The little girl quickly realized that no one liked the temple. They all hated it. + +The little girl didn't understand why anyone would hate such a beautiful temple. So she walked around and looked at everything with her gentle eyes. Soon, she began to understand why people didn't like the temple. She realized it was dark and there was a feeling of sadness in the air. + +The little girl decided to make a change. She lit some candles to make the temple brighter. She found some happy music and played it. She made the temple feel lighter and more welcoming. + +The people in the village soon noticed the change. They stopped hating the temple. It was now a place that they could visit and admire. The little girl had made a big difference with her gentle heart. +Once there was a loyal lady-bug named Melody. She was always very kind and happy, never wanting to hurt anyone. But one day, while she was exploring, she found a box full of lovely makeup. Melody couldn’t resist trying it on. Unfortunately, she did not know how to use the makeup properly, and so she ended up looking silly with the wrong colors on her wings. + +This caught the attention of some other bugs nearby. At first, they started to laugh, but then they started to tease Melody too. Melody felt so embarrassed, but she stayed loyal, never taking her eyes off the ground. She decided it was best to fly away from them and finish her exploration, so she hurried off. + +As she did, something unusual caught her eye. It was a tiny mirror lying on the ground. Melody realized that if she had looked in the mirror before putting on the makeup, she would have been able to use it correctly, and the other bugs wouldn't have teased her. + +From then on, Melody made sure to always look in the mirror first and be careful before she put on any makeup, no matter how excited she was. In the end, she learned an important lesson: being loyal to yourself can save you from embarrassment. +Once upon a time there was an old sack. It was sitting in a field all by itself. + +Suddenly a mosquito flew by. It zipped around the sack. The sack thought the mosquito was very funny. + +The mosquito kept up its silly flying. But then it landed on the sack. The old sack was tired of the mosquito buzzing around, so it jumped up and tried to sack the little insect. + +The mosquito was too fast. It flew away and the old sack plopped back down, disappointed. + +The mosquito zoomed off, never to bother the old sack again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Gabby. One day, Gabby was playing in her room. She was happily rocking back and forth in her rocking chair. Then, Gabby heard voices coming from her closet. She was very curious, so she opened her closet door. + +Inside were two of her dolls, Lauren and Leila. They were arguing over a toy airplane. Lauren said, “I want the airplane!†But Leila said, “It's mine!†+ +Gabby decided to step in and told them, “That's not very nice. Please don't fight.†But Lauren became very rude. She said, “You can't tell us what to do.†+ +Gabby shook her head. She said, “You can rock the airplane back and forth. Then you won't have to fight.†+ +Lauren and Leila agreed. They thanked Gabby and went back to rocking in the airplane. They had a lot of fun and even forgot about their argument! +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who owned lots of money. He had an envelope filled with lots of coins and notes. + +One day the man wanted to hide his envelope so no one would find his money. He looked around and saw a basket filled with fruit. + +The man smiled and said, "I'm sure no one will think to look in there!" He quickly put the envelope in the basket and hid it beneath the fruit. + +The man felt relieved that his envelope and money was safe. That night he went to bed feeling happy and secure. + +The next morning, the man went to the basket to look for his envelope but it was gone. Another friend had taken it and run away with it. + +The man was very angry, but he knew it was his fault for not hiding it better. He had been too careless. + +But the man learned his lesson and the next time he hid his envelope in a secret place - and this time it stayed safe and sound! +Once upon a time there was a happy pony. He lived at the edge of a great icy forest. Every day he would go to play in the woods. One day the pony started to feel something strange, something that was changing him. He soon noticed that he was starting to grow a cold, icy coat. + +The pony became very afraid. He soon realized that the curse of the icy forest was changing him. He ran back home desperately, but the icy chill had taken over and he was now a frozen figure, standing in his barn, unable to move. + +The poor pony was never able to enjoy the forest again. The icy curse had taken hold and changed him forever. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy peach tree. It always supplied lots of juicy peaches that everyone enjoyed. However, one day, something very strange happened. + +As a little boy, called Pete, was strolling by, he noticed that the peach tree had disappeared! He scratched his head in confusion and said "Where has the peach tree gone?" + +Just then, a voice shouted "I can supply the answer!". Pete jumped in surprise and looked around to find the source of the noise. Sure enough, there was a small and tidy rabbit, hopping around with a huge bag over its shoulders. + +The rabbit opened the bag and pulled out a peach tree! It said "Don't worry Pete, I will supply you with this peach tree!" and hopped away. + +Pete thanked the rabbit for the lovely peach tree and set it back in the ground. Now, the tidy peach tree is still there, supplying the peaches that everyone enjoys. +Erin was playing with her card when her friend, Sarah, walked in to the room. "What do you have there," Sarah asked. + +"My card," Erin said. + +"It's so cool," Sarah said. "Do you own it?" + +Erin smiled. "Yes, it's mine." + +Sarah looked jealous. "I wish I owned a card too," she said. + +Erin was happy to share and handed the card to Sarah. "Here," she said, "you can have it." + +Sarah was so excited. She thanked Erin and hugged her. The two of them played together with the card all afternoon. +One day, a little boy named Peter went out to the woods with his dad. Peter was very excited to go explore the trees and play with all the animals. + +They walked through the woods together, and then his dad stopped. He had found a broken axe on the ground. Peter was curious so he asked his dad what it was. His dad told him it was an axe, and it had been broken. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud sound! It was not a nice sound, and Peter felt uncomfortable. He looked around but couldn't see anything. His dad told him it was an animal and asked him to be quiet. + +They continued walking until they came across a man with an axe. He was using the axe to chop down a tree. Peter was surprised, he had never seen this before. His dad told him the man was a lumberjack and he was breaking the tree apart so he could use the wood for something. + +Peter and his dad watched the lumberjack for a little bit. Then, it was time to go home. As they walked, Peter thought about the broken axe and the lumberjack. He realized that wood can be broken, just like the axe, but he also realized that sometimes it can be uncomfortable to watch it happen. +One day, a little cricket was sitting in a meadow. He was very happy, chirping and singing away. Suddenly, he heard a quiet whisper. He froze. He was so scared. It was a bad monster! + +The bad monster wanted to hurt the little cricket, so he crept closer. The little cricket was so scared, he couldn’t move. He tried to escape, but it was too late. + +The bad monster grabbed the little cricket and laughed. He said he was going to eat the little cricket. The little cricket was so scared, he couldn't do anything. + +The bad monster opened his mouth, ready to eat the little cricket. But then, a big bird flew down and scared away the bad monster. The little cricket sighed with relief. + +But it was too late. The little cricket was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who wanted to escape. He was stuck in a filthy drum. He could not get out! He could see a hole in the middle of the drum, but he was too small to fit through it. + +Suddenly, the little mouse heard a loud thump! He was so scared! He was brave and looked to see what it was. He saw a friendly cat outside the drum. The cat was meowing and reaching into the drum with her paw. + +The mouse slowly moved closer to the cat's paw and grabbed it. The cat held on tight and gently lifted the mouse out of the drum. The mouse was so happy to be free. + +The cat and the mouse said goodbye and went on their way. The mouse was so excited to escape the filthy drum. From then on, he was always careful and tried not to get stuck in a drum again. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy mouse. He lived in a cozy little house, and all day long he dreamed of the good things his wealth could buy. + +One day, the mouse felt the warmth of the sunshine on his face, and he began to melt with happiness. He was so excited that he put on his best party hat and danced around the room. + +Suddenly, he noticed something sparkly out of the corner of his eye. He crept up and saw that it was a pot filled with delicious cheese! The mouse scrambled to grab a piece and devoured it with a great big smile. + +From that day on, the mouse's dreams continued to come true. Every morning he was greeted with the warmth of the sun, and every evening he smiled at the memory of the cheese. He was a very happy mouse, indeed! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing together in the park. Suddenly, Jack had a cool idea. He said to Jill, "Let's go to my mine. I will show you something special." + +Jill was very curious, so they both went to Jack's mine. When they came inside, they heard some loud noises. Jack told Jill that they were digging for special stones. Jill was excited and started digging too. + +After a while, Jack saw a really big rock. He tried to move it, but it was too heavy for him. "Help me move this rock!", he shouted. Jill came to help and together they moved the rock. Suddenly, a beautiful, sparkly gem was revealed. + +Jack was so happy that he shouted, "This is mine!" Jill said, "Let's relax and take a break now." So they both lay down and enjoyed the peace and quiet. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to eat pizza and play together. One day, they saw that the pizza was all over the room. It was not very organized and there were pieces everywhere. + +The friends knew that they had to fix the mess. So, they got to work. The first friend found a big box. He put all the pieces of pizza into the box. Then, the second friend found a broom and dustpan. He used them to sweep up all the crumbs from the floor. + +Finally, the room was fixed and looked very organized! The friends were happy with their work. They knew that it was important to fix things and keep things neat and tidy. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to stay organized and tidy. +Once there was a girl, her name was Lola. She was three years old and loved to explore. + +One day, Lola's mum said, "Lola, can you please go upstairs and get some plates?" +"Okay, mummy," Lola said as she started to speed up the stairs. + +Soon enough, she spotted something hidden in her bedroom. It was a box! She opened it up and found some cool toys inside. She was so excited. + +Lola shouted out, "Mummy, mummy, look what I found!" + +Her mum came into the room, "Wow, what a surprise! It was hidden, but you found it! Well done Lola!" + +Lola smiled and thanked her mum. She spent the rest of the day playing with her new toys. +One day, Tim and his mom went to the park. They brought food and drinks with them. Tim was excited! + +Tim ran to the swing set and his mom followed. Tim said, "I wanna swing!" +His mom said, "Ok, but don't be bossy!" + +They went to the swing set and Tim started to swing. He laughed as he went higher and higher. His mom said, "You look so happy, watch out for the trees!" + +Finally, Tim was done swinging. His mom said, "Let's go eat our snack!" + +They ate their snacks and then it was time to go. Tim said, "I love this park. Can we come here again?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course. We shall come here more and more, and our love shall increase!" +Annie lived in a great big house with her family. Every day, Annie's mommy would give her a special stack of cards. Annie received them with a huge smile on her face. + +One day, Annie's mommy said, "Annie, I've been working on something special for you. Take a look outside the window." + +Annie went to the window and saw a great big pile of toys! She was so happy that she jumped up and down and said, "I receive it! Thank you mommy!" + +Annie's mommy said, "You are welcome. I hope you can play with your new toys and have lots of fun." + +Annie ran outside and started playing with the stack of toys. She was so happy that she shouted, "This is the greatest stack of toys ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a fairy who was leading her friends through the forest. The fairy was very brave and she sang a happy song as she walked. + +Suddenly, the fairy heard a loud noise. She looked around but she couldn't see anything. She got angry and said to her friends, "I'm going to find out what made that noise. You stay here." + +The fairy walked further into the forest and eventually she saw an angry bear! The bear was very big and the fairy was scared. She stood still, not wanting to get too close to the bear. + +The bear said in a deep voice, "Why did you come here? You should not be disturbing me." + +The fairy replied calmly, "I'm sorry, I just wanted to find out what made the noise." + +The bear softened his voice and said, "That was me. I was just playing around. You are welcome to stay here but please be careful. Good day." + +The fairy thanked the bear and she walked back to her friends. They were all surprised that the fairy spoke to the bear and came back safely. The fairy smiled and they all returned to their home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was feeling very nervous and didn't know what to do. Eventually, she decided to go outside. She stepped out onto the porch and saw a big, fluffy cushion. + +The little girl was so excited, she started to wave her arms in the air. She twirled around and around, feeling giddy and happy. + +But then she spotted something moving in the bushes. It was a big, yellow cat. The cat looked at the little girl and she got very nervous again. She stopped waving, but the cat kept looking at her. + +The little girl slowly tiptoed back inside the house, but the cat followed her. She ran to the big cushion and hid underneath it. The cat started to meow and the little girl pushed the cushion up against her face. + +The cat sniffed around the cushion for a few seconds, before finally running away. The little girl let out a big sigh of relief. She had survived her adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was only three years old. Lily found a hairy sack in her backyard. She was so excited to see it! She called out to her mother, "Mom! Mom! A sack!" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Lily, that is great. What do you think is inside of it?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "I don't know." + +Her mother said, "Well, let's open it up so you can learn. Maybe you can find something special inside!" + +Lily carefully grasped the sack and opened it. Inside of it were all sorts of little toys! + +Lily was so excited and started playing with each toy. She learned a lot of new things that day and even made a new friend, a furry teddy bear. + +Lily and her little bear became inseparable. They went everywhere together and Lily learned all sorts of new things as she went. + +The end! +The man was very intelligent and loved horses. Every day, he would go to the pasture to check on them. One day, he took a special horse out for a walk. + +The horse was very nervous, but the man was patient. He offered words of encouragement and the horse began to yield to the man's commands. + +The man smiled as the horse trotted along, making progress. He was proud of his horse and the progress it was making. + +However, the man soon ran into trouble. A pack of wolves emerged from the woods and started chasing after the horse and man. The man cried out in fear, but the horse stood its ground and turned back. + +The man shouted in joy, thankful that the horse had been so intelligent. But it was not enough -- the wolves managed to catch the horse and attack it. + +The man screamed in terror, his joy quickly turning to despair. He had lost his beloved horse and it was all his fault. He had trusted too much in the horse's intelligence and underestimated the danger. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jennifer. She loved to go on adventures, and one day she decided to go explore a nearby garden. As she walked through the garden, she saw a big tree with a nest in it. She was so excited to see what was inside! + +Jennifer climbed up the trunk of the tree and peered into the nest. Inside, she saw a baby bird with a yellow beak. The baby bird was so cute and Jennifer couldn't help but laugh. She said 'hello' to the little bird. + +The bird responded by saying 'chirp chirp!' and moved closer to Jennifer's nose. She was a bit scared, but the bird just wanted to enjoy the smell of her nose. She thought it was funny and tried to smell the bird too. The bird hopped away, but they both had a good time. + +Jennifer stayed in the tree for a while, enjoying the view of the garden. But then she smelled something bad and realized it was coming from the bird's nest! It was time to go home, so Jennifer said goodbye to the bird and thanked it for a fun time. + +Once she was back home, Jennifer washed her hands and told her mom all about her adventure. She smiled and said 'it was so much fun, even though the bird had a bad smell!' +One day, a small kitten was playing in the garden. His tail was long and fluffy and he had big, round eyes. He was very curious and explored everything. As he was walking past a tree, he heard a whistle. He stopped and looked all around to try and find out where the noise was coming from. After a few moments of searching, he saw a little bird perched on the edge of a branch. The bird was chirping happily and its tail was swinging back and forth as it sang. + +The kitten watched in awe and enjoyed listening to the bird's cheerful tune. He wanted to join in the song, but wasn't sure how. The bird kept chirping, so the kitten meowed gently in reply. The bird stopped singing and kept its eye on the kitten. The kitten meowed again, this time being more persistent with its meowing. Finally, the bird started to whistle again, this time slower, like it was teaching the kitten a song. + +The tiny kitten was in awe. He followed the bird's tune and tried to get it just right. He was so focused and eager to learn the song, determined to make it perfect. After some time, the kitten managed to whistle almost exactly like the bird. He was so proud of himself and could hardly believe it! The bird smiled and chirped one last time to show its approval before flying away. As it disappeared, the happy kitten meowed in reply. +Once there was a little girl named Jackie. She wanted to pick a peach from the big tree in her garden. Jackie was a bit foolish and climbed the tree without asking anyone for help. She was so excited she couldn't wait to pick and eat the delicious peach. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and the wind blew cold, so Jackie began to shiver. All the leaves and branches froze, and Jackie was stuck! She didn't know what to do, so she started to cry. + +But then, a kind fairy flew by and said, "Don't worry Jackie! I can help you!" The fairy waved her magic wand and the branches around Jackie unfroze. Jackie happily jumped down and grabbed the delicious peach. She said thank you to the fairy and ran inside to eat her treat! +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Pete. Every day, Pete was very enthusiastic about his day. He loved to explore the outdoors and see new things. + +One day, while exploring the forest, Pete saw something amazing. It was a small house made from twigs and leaves. Pete was so excited he began to yell and hopped up and down. + +Then, a man appeared from the small house. He asked Pete what he was so enthusiastic about. Pete explained that he had never seen a house like this before and was so thrilled to see it. + +The man smiled and said, "Come on inside and you can look around some more!" Pete thanked the man and followed him into the house. Pete made sure to yell and be enthusiastic about everything he saw! + +Pete and the man shared a wonderful adventure and by the end, Pete was happier than he had been in days! He said a fond goodbye to the man and ran off, yelling and excited about his new day of exploring. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. Jack was only three years old and he loved playing in the park. One day, he dug a big pit in the sand. Jack was so proud of his pit and he kept digging and digging. + +After a while, Jack started to get a bit tired but he still wanted to keep digging and having fun. Suddenly, he felt something spicy inside the sand. He reached in and pulled out a big red chilli pepper. He screamed, his eyes filled with tears and he started to cry. + +Jack was so sad because he had been digging for such a long time and now he had something spicy in his hands. He put down the chilli pepper and wiped away his tears with his little hands. + +Jack decided that he'd better go and find his mommy. He ran back home and told her all about his fun adventures in the park. His mommy hugged him and kissed his booboos away. + +Jack learned a valuable lesson that day; that sand pits are lots of fun but watch out for those spicy chilli peppers! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous poppy. The poppy was so big that it went into the sky. Every day, it changed colours. Sometimes it was red, and sometimes it was yellow. + +One day, a very special bird flew down to the poppy. It was a big, green parrot. It wanted to make the poppy even more special. It said, "Let's change the poppy together!" + +The bird started flapping its wings. And the poppy started flying around in a circle. It was the most beautiful thing ever. Suddenly the poppy went higher and higher and went off into the sky. + +The bird and the poppy were never seen again. But the people in the town still talk about the wonderful poppy and the brave parrot who flew so very high. +Sammy was having an exciting day. He was outside in the sunshine and playing with his toys. After running around, he got very tired and yawned. He was so tired he could barely keep his eyes open. + +Suddenly, Sammy heard something. It was a crazy noise, like someone shouting and laughing at the same time. He knew it was something he had never heard before. + +He crept closer to see what was making the noise. To his surprise, he saw a little squirrel jumping around in the sunshine and laughing. It looked so funny, Sammy started laughing too. + +He watched the squirrel for a few minutes until eventually it stopped and yawned. Sammy had never seen a squirrel yawning before and thought it was very cute. Then the squirrel scurried away and Sammy went back to his toys knowing that he had just seen the craziest thing ever! +One day, a duck decided to go for a swim in the pond. Suddenly, it saw something strange. It was a little seed that was beginning to grow! The duck was so excited, watching it grow bigger and bigger. + +As the seed kept growing, the duck noticed it was taking up space in the pond. Its feathers became all ruffled and it became very upset. It didn't know what to do. + +So, the duck decided to hop onto the seed and have a closer look. It was a big, green tree! The duck quacked in amazement as it realised there was now less water in the pond. It had to find a new pond to swim in. + +The duck hopped off the seed, said goodbye to its old pond and flew far away. It eventually found a new home by a bigger pond and happily hopped into the refreshing water for a swim. The duck was no longer upset and was excited to grow old in its new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. He loved looking up at the stars in the sky. One night, he saw a special star. He was so excited that he went outside to take a closer look. + +When he got closer, he felt a bit uncomfortable. The star wasn't as bright, like all the others. Tom was disappointed and wanted to stay and keep looking at the star. + +Suddenly, a voice spoke to him: “Don’t be disappointed Tom. Enjoy looking at all the stars in the night sky.†Tom realised that each and every star was special, just in different ways. + +Tom went back inside feeling happy. He had learned that it doesn’t matter if something is different, it can still be special. He was glad that he hadn’t just walked away feeling uncomfortable, and instead learnt a valuable lesson. +One day, there was a pale pale girl and she woke up in the morning all by herself. She had an alarm, so she looked at the alarm and it started to beep. She wondered what it was. + +Suddenly, a voice said, “Hello?†+The girl was startled. She asked, “Who is this?†+ +“I am the alarm,†the voice said. “I am here to help you increase your day. Would you like me to help?†+ +The girl thought about it and decided “Yes, please!†+ +The alarm started making positive noises and the girl felt happy and excited. She felt like the day was going to be full of great things. She said “Thank you, alarm!†+ +The alarm was so happy that it kept beeping and increasing in intensity. The girl was excited and she started her day with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to try something new. He wanted to fly up to the sun and feel the warmth on his wings. However, his mother was very worried. She tried to prevent the little bird from flying so high by telling him again and again how dangerous it was. + +"It is too dangerous up there," the mother said. "Why take such a risk?" + +But the little bird wanted to try something new and refused to listen to his mother's warnings. He flapped his wings and flew higher and higher, until he was almost at the sun. + +Suddenly, the little bird felt a sharp pain throughout his body. He had not heeded his mother's advice and his wings had gotten too close to the sun. He tried to fly back down, but his wings had been burned and he could not fly. + +The mother was very sad and she picked up the little bird in her beak. She flew him back home and said softly to him "Listen to your mother's advice. It is for your own good." + +The moral for the story is simple: always listen to your parents. They are only trying to prevent anything bad from happening to you. +Molly and her mum were walking in the park. The sun shone and the flowers were very pretty. + +“Molly, can you catch that key over there?†asked her Mum. + +Molly looked where her Mum was pointing, and she saw the key. She ran across the park and jumped up high. She reached out her hand and caught the key. + +“Good job, Molly!†said her Mum, and she smiled. + +Molly was very happy. She showed her Mum the key. “Can I keep it?†asked Molly. + +Her Mum shook her head. “No, we should put it back where it belongs. We must do the right thing.†+ +So Molly and her mum walked back to the door where the key was supposed to go. Molly put the key in the lock, and it fit perfectly. + +“You did a very good job catching that key, Molly,†said her Mum, giving her a hug. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Bob and Jane. Jane was always fair and kind to everyone she met. One day, she was walking outside when she saw a dove. + +"Look Bob," she said, pointing at the dove. "Isn't it beautiful?" + +Bob looked up and smiled. "I don't know what it is," he said. + +Jane laughed and said, "It's a dove, silly. A dove is a pretty bird with white feathers." + +Bob squinted at the sky and said, "Do you think it knows I'm here?" + +Jane smiled and said, "I'm sure it does. Everything in nature is fair and good. I think it knows you're here and is happy to see you!" + +Bob smiled and waved at the dove. The dove chirped happily, and the two best friends knew that all was fair. +Once there was a house. Inside was a man. He wanted to make it special. He decided to add a candle. He lit the candle and it was beautiful. + +The man wanted to make the candle strong. So he searched and searched and he found something tough. It was a rock. He added the rock to the candle and it didn't move. + +The man was proud. His candle was tough. He smiled and knew he'd made the right choice. From then on the candle lit the room of the house and lit up the man's life. +Once there was a fox who wanted to test his voice. He found a microphone and decided to have some fun. He sang a song and was very happy with how it sounded. + +The fox thought it was so much fun that he wanted to do it again. He remembered seeing a fake microphone at the shop. He went to the shop and bought the fake microphone. + +The fox took the microphone home and tested it out. But when he used it, it didn't make any sound. He realized it was just a fake microphone and was very disappointed. He tried to return it but the shop wouldn't take it back. + +The fox was sad but he decided to use the microphone as a decoration. He moved the microphone to his living room and now it looks like part of the decor. The fox still remembers that day and will likely never forget his false microphone. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Ted, who loved playing together. Every day, they would go out and explore the world together. + +One day Bob and Ted went for a walk in the park and saw a lovely bird. They stopped and looked at it for a while, it was so colourful and beautiful. + +Suddenly, Bob started to worry. He said to Ted, “What if the bird doesn’t have a home? Where will it go at night? I’m worried about it!†+ +Ted looked around and said, “Look over there, I think I see a luxury nest in the tree. Maybe the bird lives there!†+ +Bob and Ted both smiled when they saw the nest. They were very happy that the bird had a lovely place to call home. + +Bob and Ted said goodbye to the bird and went back home. From then on, they never worried about the bird again! +Once upon a time, there was a lion. He was big and strong. He liked to roar. He'd roar very loudly. +One day, he saw a star up in the sky. He wanted to reach the star, so he kept roaring. His roar was so noisy it could be heard miles away. +All the other animals stopped and listened to the lion's roar. They cheered him on. +The lion roared and roared until finally, he reached the star. The star looked like a bright and shiny ball. The lion was so happy that he'd reached the star. He hugged it and went home. +From then on, the lion was known as the lion who roared, and he was forever honored by the other animals. +Tommy was feeling very lonely. He saw some chocolate on a shelf in the shop, and he was excited. He wanted the chocolate so badly. He split the money with his friend, and they each had enough to buy some. + +Suddenly, Tommy heard the shopkeeper shouting. Tommy was confused - the shopkeeper was angry. Tommy hadn't done anything wrong. + +The shopkeeper shouted, "You can't eat the chocolate! It's not for sale!" + +Tommy was very sad. His friend had already left without him and now he wouldn't get the chocolate. Feeling even lonelier than before, Tommy went home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to play. He got his toy bucket and filled it with water from the gushing fountain. He then looked up at the sky and noticed a white duck flying fast. The little boy's eyes lit up and he started to run, feeling excited as he watched the duck fly higher and higher. He was so eager to catch it that he ran faster and faster. Suddenly, the duck swooped down and filled its beak with water from the little boy's bucket. The little boy laughed as he watched the duck fly away and splash the water everywhere. He felt so happy and sure that he had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She had long golden hair and a sweet smile. Sarah loved the park. Every day, she would run through the grass, play with the birds and pick flowers. + +One day after school, Sarah skipped to the park with her favourite stuffed rabbit. She saw a tree full of pretty yellow flowers. One flower was blooming a deep yellow colour. Sarah bent over in wonder and said, "Oh, I wish I could make more of these flowers bloom!" + +As if by magic, a voice came from the tree and said, "I can help you make them bloom". Sarah looked up to see the park fairy standing on a branch. She said, "If you collect sweet petals, I can make more of these flowers bloom." + +Sarah smiled and quickly ran to find petals around the park. She found lots of sweet smelling petals, and brought them back to the fairy. The fairy sprinkled the petals on the yellow flower. Suddenly, the tree was blooming with hundreds of golden yellow flowers. Sarah gasped in amazement, "It's beautiful!" + +The park fairy smiled and said, "Thanks for helping me, Sarah. I hope you had a sweet time!" Sarah thanked the fairy and ran off to tell her friends about her magical experience. +Once upon a time there were two friends walking through the forest. Their names were Bob and Jane. + +Bob and Jane were very brave, but they felt helpless when they heard a strange noise coming from the bushes. It was noon, and they wanted to see what was making the noise. + +Slowly, Bob and Jane approached the bush. Suddenly, they saw a small, scared animal. It was a baby fox. + +Bob said, "I'm going to hold the fox; it's probably scared and needs help." He lifted it up gently and said, "Don't worry, I'll take you home." + +Jane smiled and said they could take the fox to Bob's house. When they got there, Bob and Jane put the fox in a safe place and gave it food and water. + +Bob and Jane were glad they found the helpless fox and were able to help it. From then on, Bob and Jane were the fox's best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a mixer in her room. Everyday, she ties a ribbon to make it look even lovelier. + +One day, the ribbon she tied was too tight and the mixer broke. The girl felt so terrible. + +She went to her mother and said, "Mommy, I tied the ribbon too tight. The mixer is broken!" + +Her mother replied, "Nevermind, sweetheart. We can fix it. Let’s go buy a new mixer!" + +The little girl smiled and said, “Yay!†+ +The next day, they went to buy a new mixer. The girl was so excited to have a new mixer in her room. + +And so, the little girl learned her lesson. Tying ribbons too tight can be terrible. But don’t worry, because happy endings are always possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a large yearning for adventure. She asked her father if he would take her on an exciting journey. He agreed but said she needed to prepare for a long journey. + +So, she spent the next couple of days collecting supplies. On the day of their departure, she was ready and excited. + +They set off bright and early. As they were walking, they came across an inviting meadow. There she found a strange and magical rock. She decided to rub the rock with her hands. Suddenly, an old man appeared out of nowhere. + +The old man said, “I grant you one wish.†Without hesitation, she wished to be the same age forever. Sadly, the old man said it was not possible. + +Instead, he said she would remain a three year-old forever no matter how old she got. Laughing, he disappeared. + +The little girl wished she could take back her wish, but it was far too late. She was now cursed to remain a three year-old for eternity. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who lived in a big tree. Every day she would dream up new things to do and then she would follow them. One day the little bird had a very thoughtful idea; she wanted to make a folder! + +So, she started to look for things to make the folder out of. She saw some leaves and thought they would be perfect. She picked a few of the best leaves and started to glue them together. + +It wasn't easy, but eventually the little bird had made her folder! She was so proud of it that she wanted to show it to everyone. And so she flew around the tree, showing off her new folder to all the other birds. + +Everyone was very impressed and thought the little bird was very thoughtful. From then on she kept her folder close to her and she was always ready to show it off to her new friends. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who was very excited about her birthday. She had a scooter that she was allowed to use in her garden. Every day she would get on her scooter and ride around, thinking it was the best birthday present ever! + +One day Lucy wanted to go somewhere different on her scooter. Lucys mum said she could go to the park, but she had to stay close to the park and be quiet. Lucy thought this was a great idea, so she hopped on her scooter and started to ride. + +At the park Lucy rode her scooter around and around, being careful to stay close and ride slowly. She saw birds and flowers and could hear the wind blowing in the trees. It was very quiet and peaceful and Lucy enjoyed the ride. + +When it started to get dark Lucy knew it was time to go home. She hopped back on her scooter and slowly rode back home, thinking of all the wonderful things she had seen at the park. +Once upon a time, there was an envious little pig called Tibbs. Tibbs looked hungrily at a pot of delicious soup that his friend, Spot, was happily eating. He leaned over and asked Spot: "What's that?" + +Spot smiled and said: "It's amazing soup! I just made it myself." + +Tibbs was even more envious now - he wished he could have some of that soup too. He leaned closer and said: "Can I have some?" + +Spot frowned and said: "No - this is all mine. Find your own soup." + +Tibbs was very sad now. He wished he could have some of Spot's soup, but he knew it was no use. He sadly walked away, still feeling envious of Spot and his delicious soup. +Once upon a time there was a friendly baby. He loved exploring and playing his favorite games. One day, while he was out and about, he saw something very special. It was a beautiful poem, written on a big piece of paper. He was so delighted, he showed it to his mom right away. + +His mom smiled and read him the poem. It was about kindness, and the beauty of the world. The baby smiled along, and soon started to memorize it. + +Every day, he would recite the poem to his mom and the family. He was so proud of what he had learned. His mom loved it too, and she praised him for his effort. + +At school, the friendly baby learnt even more poems and he proudly shared them with his classmates. Everyone was delighted to hear him share his poems, and soon he was known as the poem boy. + +He kept on learning and showing new poems so everyone could enjoy them. He was very proud of how friendly he was, and everyone smiled when they heard him speak. + +The end. +Once there was a persistent hippo. He asked lots of questions and always wanted to know the answers. One day he asked his friend, 'Why is the sun so bright?' His friend didn't know how to answer. So, the hippo decided to find the answer for himself. + +The hippo was very persistent. He searched in the sky and in the trees but could not find the answer. He asked the birds and the bees but no one seemed to know the answer. He decided to keep looking until he found it. + +The hippo looked for days, weeks and months but still he couldn't find the answer. Until one day he stumbled upon a wise old owl. He asked the owl, 'Why is the sun so bright?' The owl hooted and said, 'Because it is full of light!' + +The hippo was so happy to get an answer. He learned that no matter how long it takes, it is important to be persistent because the answer will eventually be found. +Once upon a time, there was a small dinosaur named Jack. Jack loved playing with his friends and playing hide and seek. One day, Jack was searching for his friends. He couldn't find them anywhere! Then, he heard an incredible yell. He followed the yell and soon he found all his friends playing together. + +Jack was very happy to be with his friends. Then they heard his mom calling. Jack wanted to stay and play, but he remembered what his mom had always told him - that he should always listen to her. + +So, with a heavy heart, Jack said goodbye to his friends and went home. His mom was so proud of him for listening to her. + +Jack learned an important lesson. It's important to listen to mom and dad even when the temptation to stay and play is strong. Listening to them will help us stay safe and make mom and dad proud at the same time. +Once there was a boy who wanted to make the world a better place. He decided to start with his house. He thought of one way he could do this. + +He walked to the table and looked around. He wanted to help his family and decided that covering the table would be helpful. He found a big, colorful blanket and he carefully spread it out on the table. + +The blanket made the table look cozy and he was very proud of himself. He thought it was the best way to help his family. + +The family was very happy with the boy and thanked him for being so helpful. They hugged him and all enjoyed their dinner together with the cozy table. +Once there was a generous man who wanted to help everyone he could. He travelled to a house in the woods and knocked on the door. Nobody answered, so he opened the door. Inside it was dark, but he could hear someone crying. He stepped inside to help, but it was too late. + +The man had stumbled into a den of thieves! They were angry that someone had opened the door and started to grab him. He pleaded with them to be generous and give him a chance, but they wouldn't answer. So the thieves locked him up and ran away. + +The generous man never made it out alive. A passerby found him the next day, but it was too late. He had lost his chance of helping someone in need. +John was a little boy who liked to be very polite. He was at the park one day when he saw a little girl playing. She had dirt allover her shirt, so he decided to be extra polite. + +John walked up to the girl and asked nicely, "Can I help you?". The little girl smiled and nodded her head. John then bent down and pulled a handkerchief out of his pocket. He used it to carefully wipe off the dirt from the girl’s shirt. + +The little girl was very thankful for the help. She said, "Thank you very much!" John smiled and said, "You are very welcome". John was so happy that he had been polite and he knew the little girl was too. The two friends were very happy. +Once there was a clever little mouse who lived in a big old house. She was sneaky and quick and her owner never knew she was around, but the mouse knew she was clever. + +Every day, the mouse collected all the crumbs she could find for her breakfast. One morning the mouse visited the kitchen and heard the owner's voice from upstairs. She hurried to hide, but just as she was crawling out of sight, she bumped into a box that made a loud noise. + +The owner shouted from upstairs, "Who's there?" But the mouse was too scared to answer. She quickly ran out of the room and hid in a safe spot. + +The next morning, the mouse was more careful when she scurried to the kitchen. She gathered her crumbs and then went very quietly out of the room. + +The mouse learned a valuable lesson that day: even when she was clever, she still needed to be careful. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Max. He was three years old and loved to explore his garden. +One day, Max decided to take a trip. So he put on his walking boots and set off on an adventure. +Max soon came across an oasis. It looked so cool and inviting, and he suddenly felt really thirsty. But when Max went closer, he saw something scary. Suddenly, he heard a low growling sound. Max was scared and quickly stepped back. + +Turns out that the oasis was a home to a lion! The lion let out a big roar and Max lay on the ground, pretending to be asleep. The lion was actually just hungry and was looking for food. After a few minutes, the lion left and Max got up. +He had learnt an important lesson - never believe a lie! +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. He had always wanted to fly. One day, he decided to try. He spread his arms and jumped from the ground. He closed his eyes, expecting to soar. Instead, he fell to the ground. He was very sad. + +Suddenly, a brush came tumbling down from the sky. The rabbit was curious so he grabbed it. He twirled it around and felt wonderful. With a smile, he lifted the brush up high. And then he started to fly! + +He flew up and higher and higher. He flew fast over the trees. It was incredible! He was so happy that he laughed and shouted. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a child! +"Woah! Look at him," the child said. "He's flying with a brush!" +The rabbit beamed. He flew up high, waving the brush in the air. He was so proud! + +The end. +Sam was walking along the beach, feeling the soft sand beneath his feet. He heard an unusual noise, like a sneeze, coming from the water. Sam looked across the beach and saw a large, unique creature playing around in the tide. + +Sam asked the creature, "What are you doing in the water?†+ +The creature smiled and said, "I was just sneezing. It's how I show that I'm happy." + +Sam couldn't believe what he just heard. He had never met a creature that showed their happiness like that. But Sam realized that the tide was getting higher, and the creature was in danger. + +Without hesitation, Sam waded out into the water and grabbed the creature, brining it back to the beach. + +The creature thanked Sam, before it sneezed one more time. Then it turned around and jumped into the water, disappearing beneath the surface. + +Sam was shocked. He couldn't believe that the creature was able to save itself with its unique way of showing happiness. +Once there was a girl who loved pastries. She was very attractive and the pastries were too. One day, she wanted to hide one of her pastries so no one else would find it. She went to her secret spot and looked around carefully. Once she was sure nobody was watching, she placed the pastry in a safe place. + +The girl felt happy and excited that she had hidden the pastry. She went back later to get it, but it was gone! Someone else had found her secret spot and taken the pastry away. She was very sad and disappointed. + +The girl decided to never hide anything at her special spot again. She still enjoyed eating pastries and looking at them, but she decided to never hide one ever again. +One day, a painter arrived at a house. He had a big bag of brown paints and brushes. The person in the house was very excited! +She asked the painter what he wanted to do. He answered that he wanted to paint the walls of the house. He said he wanted them to look very nice. +The lady said yes and the painter started to work. He painted the walls with different brushes, in different colours. He made the walls brown, yellow and blue. +The painter worked hard all day and when he was finished the house looked beautiful. The lady was so happy, she thanked the painter and said she didn't feel any pain anymore. +The painter was pleased and said he was glad he could help. He smiled and packed up his bag of paints before walking away. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He wanted to go on a grand adventure. So he built a raft from some sticks and some planks. + +He wanted to take his dog with him, but the raft was not big enough. So he asked his mom to help. + +His mom was great! She helped him make a bigger raft, so he and his dog could go on their adventure. + +The boy and his dog sailed away in their raft until the sun set. They saw lots of fish and some dolphins playing by the shore. It was such a great adventure! + +They came back home happy, knowing that with a little help, they could do big things. +Once upon a time, there was a bright corn field. It was filled with lots of yellow corn and the sun was shining brightly. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Little Amy felt scared and started to cry. Her mommy came to comfort her and gave her a big hug. + +When the rain stopped, Amy saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She was very happy and ran out to the corn field again. + +With big bright eyes, she looked for the rainbow amongst the corn stalks. She found the end of the rainbow and stopped and smiled. + +Once again, her mommy came to comfort her when she felt tired and scared. She hugged Amy and told her she was safe. + +The sun was back to shine and Amy ran and laughed in the middle of the bright corn field. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy. He had an enormous room in his house, but he wasn't sure what he should do with it. He thought and thought until he had an idea! He decided to make his own scale in his enormous room! + +Every day, the little boy would weigh toys in the room. His mom would help him measure the toy's weights. He'd place a toy on one side and then place weights on the other side until it weighed the same. He was having lots of fun weighing all his toys. + +Once he was finished, he decided to take his scale outside to show all his friends. He wanted to see who had the lightest toy and who had the heaviest toy! Everyone had so much fun weighing their toys with the little boy's homemade scale. + +The little boy learned that day that the weighing can be fun. That he didn't need complicated math to weigh objects. All he needed was a little imagination, some weights, and an enormous room to do it in! +One day, Mikey was playing in his new house when he noticed a rug in the living room. He smiled, as this was the first rug in his new house. Mikey looked around and decided to see how the rug felt. He crawled onto it and started jumping up and down. His mom, who was nearby, said "Mikey be careful! You'll embarrass the rug!" Mikey stopped jumping and looked embarrassed. He said "That rug won't be mad at me, will it?" His mom laughed and said, "No, of course not. But you should be more gentle with the rug. It's new, so it needs to be treated with care." Mikey smiled and said, "Okay, I will". With that, he gently climbed off the rug and went off to play. +Johnny was at the park with his dad. He was playing in the sand and throwing a ball around. It was the happiest day ever! Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked around and saw a long mouse running away. Johnny was so surprised he started to laugh. + +He ran to his dad and said, "Daddy, did you see the mouse?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Yes, I did." + +Johnny said, "What was his name?" + +His dad said, "I don't know, but maybe you can give him a name." + +Johnny nodded and said, "Okay, I'll name him Mr. Longmouse!" + +They both laughed and kept playing at the park. Johnny started to make a sandcastle and forgot all about the long mouse. But he always remembered to call him Mr. Longmouse if he ever saw him again. +Once there was a chubby puppy named Max. He was playing in the park one day with his friend, Sarah. Max loved to play but he was starting to worry. He couldn't find a way to get the leaves off the tree branches. + +Sarah noticed Max was worried and came up with an idea. She said Max could use her mixer to get the leaves off the tree branches. +Max was so excited! He grabbed the mixer and headed over to the tree. + +He used the mixer to get off the leaves and it worked! Max was so relieved. He and Sarah jumped up and down in excitement. From that day on, Max never worried about getting the leaves off the tree branches. +Once there was a mom and a daughter who were out in the backyard on a sunny day. The little girl asked her mom, “Mommy, can you teach me how to fly?†Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, honey. Here I’ll show you.†Then she held out her arms and showed her daughter how to flap them. + +The little girl started flapping her arms up and down and tried to fly. But she didn’t go anywhere. The mom said, “See, honey? You need to imagine that you’re a gray bird and flap your wings like this.†She flapped her arms again, this time much more quickly. + +The little girl tried again, but still nothing. Mom said, “Remember to flap your wings faster, like a gray bird.†The little girl closed her eyes, and tried again. + +This time, the little girl started to feel a rush of wind around her body, and much to her surprise, she lifted off the ground! She opened her eyes and started to fly up into the sky. She couldn’t believe it! + +The little girl was so excited, she shouted, “I’m flying, I’m flying!†Her mom smiled at her and said, “See honey, I told you I could teach you how to fly +Jimmy was walking in the forest and it was getting dark. He was very scared but he put on his brave face. Dad said he had to be brave. Jimmy found a flashlight and he tied it to his belt. The beam of light shone really high and Jimmy began to feel better. He could see where he was going, like a brave explorer. Suddenly, he saw something in the distance, a high tree! He tied his belt around the tree and shined his flashlight. He felt happy and safe. Jimmy knew he would be okay now and his bravery was rewarded. +Jimmy saw a hairy monster. He was so scared! He couldn't move. But then the monster smiled and said "Hi Jimmy, don't be scared! My name is Bob." Bob had some dough and he asked Jimmy if he could help him sort it. Jimmy said yes and they started sorting. Jimmy sorted the dough into piles. It was so much fun! They finished sorting together and then they gave each other a big hug before Bob went back to his cave. Jimmy was so happy he wasn't scared anymore! +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. She looked around and saw lots of people all happy and laughing. She felt jealous, she wanted to play too. + +The little girl walked to the swings and she asked a boy, “Can I play with you?†The boy looked at her and nodded. They both got on the swing and started to play. The little girl felt happy, she laughed as the swing went higher and higher. + +But then the boy said, “It’s my turn now,†and he pushed the girl off the swing. The poor little girl felt sad, she didn’t think it was fair. + +A woman saw what happened and she said to the boy, “It’s not a nice way to play. You should share the swing with the little girl. That is the fair way to play.†+ +The little girl nodded and smiled. She felt good that the woman was looking out for her. From then on, the little girl made sure to play fairly with the other children in the park. +Once there was a new bird. His name was Dave. He wanted to go and explore the world. So one day, he flew to a cliff. He was scared because it was so high but he kept brave. When he got there, he wanted to speak to someone. + +So he saw a little bunny hopping around and he flew down closer to say hello. The bunny was so surprised and hopped away. Dave called out to it and said “Don’t be scared! I just want to talk!†The bunny stopped and listened. + +Dave said hello and asked the bunny what its name was. The bunny answered “My name is Ben. It’s so nice to meet you!†They started talking and Dave asked if Ben knew of any other animals around. Ben said he did and he offered to take Dave on a tour to meet them. Dave was excited and agreed right away. + +So Ben and Dave flew off together around the cliff. They met many new animal friends, talked and had a great time. Dave was so happy to have a new friend to explore the world with. And from then on, they were best friends forever. +One bright day, Jack and his Dad went outside to play. Jack brought his kite and they ran to find the perfect spot. Jack's Dad flew the kite high in the sky. It was so much fun to see it soar. + +Jack's Dad brought a snack for them to eat. They munched on tasty apples and drank sweet juice. Jack and his Dad laughed and cheered as the kite flew. They could see it up in the clouds. + +After a while, Jack's Dad brought them home. Jack ran in to show his Mom the kite. She said it was the prettiest kite she had ever seen. Before bedtime, Jack ate a yummy cookie. It was the sweet ending to his fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a thick bull walking in the fields. He was feeling very alone so he decided to stay in a nearby barn. + +The farmer who owned the barn saw the bull and offered him to stay as long as he liked. The bull was very happy. He shouted out loud: "Yay! Thank you very much farmer!" + +The farmer smiled. He said, "you're welcome. Just make sure you stay away from trouble." + +So the bull stayed in the barn for a long time. He met a lot of new friends and had lots of fun in the fields. He was always careful to stay away from trouble. + +The bull was happy to stay in the barn with his new friends and he always remembered the farmer's advice to stay away from trouble. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who was very happy. She loved to laugh and play with her friends. One day, the little girl went to visit her grandmother. Her grandmother said she wanted to give her a big kiss. But the little girl refused and said she didn't want to. + +The grandmother was very sad, so she gave the little girl a lecture about why she should always accept a kiss from her loved ones. The grandmother explained to the little girl how important it is to show love and affection so that we do not feel alone or unknown. + +The little girl understood her grandmother's lesson, so she hugged her, then she kissed her. + +The moral of this story is that we should always show love and affection for the ones we love so that we don’t feel unknown or alone. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls named Lucy and Claire who lived in a small yellow house. One day, Lucy and Claire were playing in the garden when they saw a tray full of beautiful yellow stones. Lucy was very excited and told Claire, "Look at all of these beautiful stones! Let's take one home to show Mama." But Claire said, "No, Mama said we are not allowed to take anything from the garden." + +Lucy and Claire kept looking. Suddenly, one of the stones began to glow. Lucy was amazed and asked, "What is this glowing stone?" Claire replied, "I think this is a very special stone that tells us to be good and kind to others." + +So Lucy and Claire decided to take the glowing stone home to their Mama and introduced her to the yellow stone. Mama smiled and said, "This is a special stone and it lights up when we do good things. Let's all keep the stone in the house and if people start to be bad or mean, the stone will glow to remind us to be kind." + +The two girls were very happy to have the yellow stone and promised to always be good to each other and to their family. And the yellow stone glowed with joy to remind them that when we do good deeds and kind things, we will make the world a brighter place. +Once there was a pink parrot with beautiful wings. Every day, the bird would fly around the garden, singing and looking for food. + +One day, while flying around, the parrot saw something on the ground. It was a big, pink flower! The parrot was so excited that it flew right down to have a look. As it got closer, it could smell the sweet smell of the flower. + +The parrot was about to take a bite when suddenly the flower started to move. It was actually a beautiful butterfly! The parrot was so surprised that it jumped back and the butterfly flew away. + +The parrot watched as the butterfly flew away, and when it was almost out of sight, the butterfly stopped and yielded a beautiful pink flower petal to the parrot. The parrot was so happy that it hugged the petal close to its chest and flew away with a smile. +Every day, Momma would take little Sammy to the park. They would play very happily in the sunshine until it was time to go home. + +One day, Momma told Sammy that today, they would be making a very special visit. She told him he must be patient and keep a nosy eye out for what she was looking for. + +They searched and searched, but Sammy couldn't figure out what it was. Finally, Momma stopped and told Sammy to look down. There in the middle of the grass was a little wooden box with a lock. + +Momma explained that inside this box was a secret. She showed Sammy how to twist the key in the lock and then opened the box. + +Inside, Sammy was amazed to find a little blue stone. He asked what it was and Momma explained it was a special rock from the Earth. She said it helped her feel close to her family from far away. + +Sammy smiled - he now understood why they came here today. He hugged the little box close and went home with his momma. +Once upon a time a little boat was floating in the middle of the sea. It had a happy family onboard who were singing and playing together. Suddenly, the family noticed that the wind was blowing strongly and the waves around them were becoming bigger and bigger. + +The father knew he must act quickly and he shouted to the family to take action. He told them to take out the anchor, a heavy object they used to keep the boat in one spot, and to tie it tight. + +He urged everyone to work together to get the anchor ready. After a few minutes, they had the anchor ready. It worked and the boat was no longer moving around as the happy family looked up at the dark clouds in the sky. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to work together if you want to solve a problem and stay safe. Working together is the best way to use everyone's strength and make sure everyone is safe. +Once upon a time there was a graceful fisherman. He lived on the shore of a beautiful lake. Everyday he went to the lake to go fishing. One day he decided to go canoeing. He got into his canoe and paddled downstream. He felt the gentle breeze on his face and the sun warming his skin. He was so happy! + +Suddenly he heard a splash in the water. He looked over and saw a big fish swimming in the lake. The fisherman had an idea. He decided to use his net to try and catch the fish. He cast the net out and the fish swam right into it. He pulled the net up and the fish landed in the boat. He was so excited! The fisherman had decided to catch a fish and he did it! + +The fisherman took the fish home and cooked it for dinner. He shared the meal with his family and everyone enjoyed the delicious fish. Thanks to the fisherman's decision, they all had a wonderful dinner. His gracefullness had paid off! +Once upon a time there were two friends. One friend was wise and one wasn't. + +The wise friend said to the other, "Let's do something fun. Let's wrap up a present for our other friend." + +The not-so-wise friend said, "That's a bad idea. We'll never be able to wrap it." + +But the wise friend said, "We can do it. I know how to wrap it up." + +So they worked together and they were able to wrap up the present in a nice way. + +When they were done they showed it to their other friend. The friend was so happy! + +The moral of this story is that if you work together, you can do great things, no matter how hard it seems. It's wise to try. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tim. He was a very curious boy; he enjoyed finding out more about the things around him. + +One day, Tim saw an old wagon. He thought that it looked very useful. So, he squeezed the wagon and rolled it around with him. + +Tim kept playing with his wagon, but he soon found that it kept getting stuck. He tried pushing it harder, but it just wouldn't move. Tim decided to find someone who could help him fix the wagon. + +He soon found a friendly mechanic who told him that the wagon's old wheels were too worn out to be useful. He said that Tim had to buy some new wheels to make the wagon useful. + +Tim was very sad. He had been playing with his wagon for so long and didn't want to say goodbye to it. The mechanic said to Tim, "Things can be really useful if they are in the right condition. That's why it's important to take care of them and look after them." + +Tim nodded and smiled. He thanked the mechanic for his advice. He also bought new wheels for his wagon and was soon able to play with it again. + +Tim had learnt a valuable lesson that day - things will only be useful if we take care of them. +Once there was a panda who was feeling very lonely. He wanted a friend to share his days with. One day, he found a special flower that had just started to bloom. + +The panda was so happy and took it home. He decided to make a new friend from the flower. He was amazed as he watched it slowly come alive. + +The panda was overjoyed to have a new friend. But that joy didn't last very long. The new friend started to spread around the home and soon the panda was all alone again. He had to spend all of his days without a friend. + +The panda was so sad and lonely, but he was determined to find a new friend. He never gave up and kept looking until he found one. But the flower had been a reminder that his happiness could disappear in an instant. +Once upon a time there was a big hairy monster. He was very sad because he had left his family and didn't know where to go. He was all alone, and he was scared. + +As he walked through the woods, he came across a little house with a friendly old man inside. The old man was very kind, and he looked like he wanted to help. So the monster asked the old man where he should go. + +The old man said, "You should go to the left. There, you will find the answer to your question." + +So the monster thanked the old man and followed his advice. He went to the left, and soon he came across a big city. It was bustling with life and full of people laughing and talking and having fun. + +The monster felt so happy to see all the people, and he really wished he could stay with them. But he knew he couldn't, so he turned around and went back the way he had come. + +On the way back, he thought about how different his life could have been if he hadn't left his family. He even began to regret it. + +But then he looked up and saw the kind old man again. He turned to the monster and said, "Don't regret what you left behind, because it's always in your heart." + +The monster was filled with happiness and hope. He thanked the old man for all his help and left with +Little Frankie was the laziest boy in town. He never worked, and was always playing. All of the other kids liked him, but his parents were not happy. One morning his mom said, "Frankie, get up! You have to help me in the garden today or you will be punished." + +Frankie thought about it for a moment, but then decided he would rather play. So he shook his head and said, "No mom, I'm too lazy". + +His mom frowned and said, "Well, if it's work you don't want to do, then let's have a match. If you win the match, you won't be punished. But if I win, you will have to do what I say". + +Frankie hesitated and then nodded his head. They decided to play a game of hopscotch. Frankie and his mom both tried very hard, but in the end Frankie lost. His mom smiled and said, "Looks like you have to help me in the garden today, so that's your punishment." + +Frankie sighed, but he followed his mom outside and helped her in the garden. Even though it was hard work, he ended up having fun. He learned that sometimes, when you put in a little effort, good things can happen. +Once upon a time there was a farmer. He was very important. Every morning he woke up early and did his work on the farm. He worked hard all day long. + +One special day, a bell rang on the farm. The farmer was so happy! He called out to his animals. He said, "Who is ringing the bell? Please tell me!" + +The animals talked to each other and then replied, "It is the farmer's friend. She is coming to visit." + +The farmer was so pleased. He quickly said goodbye to his animals and ran to greet his friend. He waved and said, "Welcome! I'm so glad you came to visit me today. It's important!" + +His friend smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, it is important that we see each other. Let's have some fun!" + +They laughed and talked all day long. They played together, ran around and even sang songs. The farmer even made a special lunch to share with his friend. It was a very special day and they enjoyed themselves very much. +Jimmy was scared. He was walking in the woods, alone. He was looking for his friends but he couldn't find them. All he heard was his own voice. Suddenly he heard voices but when he looked there was nobody there. He was so scared that he decided to ignore the voices. He turned around and walked away as fast as he could. When he finally reached his home, he was relieved. He never wanted to go to the woods again. He had learned his lesson- never ignore strange voices. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was very spoiled. One day, he was very tired and he wanted to take a nap. So he crawled into bed. He was so tired, he fell asleep right away. + +Soon, a dog came into the room. The dog saw the man in bed and wanted to say hello. But the man was sleeping too deeply. So the dog crawled onto the bed and curled up next to the man. He wanted to keep the man warm while he slept. + +Soon, the man woke up and he was so surprised to see the dog in bed. He gave the dog a big hug and the dog loved it! From then on, the dog would crawl into bed every day and keep the man warm and happy. Everyone called the man the most spoiled man in the world. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a tall turkey. She lived in a meadow with her family. She was very happy and loved to play. + +One day, the turkey went for a walk in the meadow. Suddenly, a big fox came up to her and said, “I’m feeling very hungry! Give me a big squeeze so I can eat you!" The turkey was very scared. + +The turkey's family saw the fox. They ran to help the turkey. The fox was surprised and quickly ran away. The turkey was so glad that her family had come to her rescue! She said, “I'm so happy you came to help me. Thank you!†+ +The turkey's family told her to stay close to them from now on. The turkey promised she would and they all hugged and had a big family squeeze. They were so happy to be safe and together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was walking in the park when she saw something in a tree. It was twinkling in the sun. When she got closer, she saw that it was a magnet! She was so excited and grabbed it from the tree. + +Suddenly, the ground started to tremble. Daisy was scared and looked around. When she looked up, she saw a fierce lion! Her heart was beating very fast and Daisy was scared. + +But then the lion started purring. Daisy was surprised and realised that the lion was friendly. The lion took the magnet from Daisy and set it back in the tree. Then the lion walked away. + +Daisy was so happy that the lion was nice. She learned a lesson that day - to not be afraid of fierce animals. +One day, Timmy was very excited. He was helping his mom with making jam in the kitchen. His mom had gotten special purple fruit, and he couldn't wait to try the jam after they were done. + +Timmy was carefully stirring the jam in the pot. It smelled sweet and yummy. All of a sudden, he felt the pot slip out of his hands. Timmy had lost his grip and now the jam was all over the floor! It was a huge mess. + +He looked at his mom. She had a very harsh look on her face. He knew that he wasn't in trouble, but he felt very sad. He had lost the jam! He looked down at the purple puddle on the kitchen floor and started to cry. + +His mom reached down and hugged him tight. She said, "It's okay Timmy. Even mistakes can turn into something good. Let's make more jam with the purple fruit and try it again." Timmy was so happy, and he was no longer sad. + +He smiled and helped his mom make more jam. Together, they mixed the ingredients and waited for it to get ready. Finally, the kitchen smelled delicious again. The jam was even better than the first one. Timmy was so happy that he hadn't lost the special fruit jam. +Once there was an old man who had a pole. Every day, he would load it onto his truck and drive away. The truck was old and slow, but he was happy to ride around in it. + +One day, the old man stopped at a store. He loaded the pole onto his truck and drove away. As he drove, he saw a little girl playing in her front yard. She was playing with a toy car and smiling. So, the old man stopped his truck and showed her the pole on the back. + +The little girl was fascinated by the pole and asked if she could have it. The old man smiled and said yes. He unloaded it from the back of the truck and gave it to her. + +The little girl was so excited to have the old pole that she hugged the old man and said “Thank you!†+ +The old man drove away, happy that he could make someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who really wanted to buy a drum. But he had no money to buy it. He asked his mom for some money but she said no. + +The little boy was so upset. He cried and said, "It's not fair!" +His mom said, "Don't worry, I have an idea! We can pick some fruit from the tree in the garden and sell them. We can use the money to buy a drum. + +So the little boy and his mom picked some apples, pears and oranges. They carried them to the market and put them on display. + +The little boy was so excited. He thought, "I'm going to buy a drum!" + +The little boy was happy but he was surprised when the people at the market bought the oranges but not the apples or the pears. He asked, "Why don't you want the apples or the pears? They look nice." + +The people at the market said, "The apples are too bitter and the pears are not ripe enough." + +Finally, the little boy had enough money to buy a drum. He was very happy! He ran home and showed it to his mom. + +The little boy and his mom had so much fun playing the drum and making music together. +Once upon a time there was a monkey. She was very alert and looked around carefully. She wanted to make sure she was safe. Suddenly, she saw a big animal crawling towards her. The monkey was scared and quickly climbed up the nearest tree. + +The animal stopped and looked at the monkey. It said, "What are you doing up there? Come down. I won't hurt you". + +The monkey thought carefully, but she was still scared. She said, "No, I don't think so". + +The animal tried again, but the monkey stayed in the tree. She was too afraid to come down. Then, the animal got mad. He said, "If you don't come down, I'm going to climb up and get you!". + +The monkey was frightened and didn't know what to do. Finally, she decided to come down and face the animal. But, when she reached the ground the animal was gone. The monkey was relieved and she felt very alert. She realized she had been brave and kept herself safe. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy little bunny. He lived in a dark forest and he was always unhappy and grumpy. One day the light came and the little bunny was happy. He saw the light and remembered how happy it made him feel. + +But then something sad happened. The light went away and the little bunny became grumpy again. He felt lost and alone until he remembered why he loved the light. The light reminded him of happy times spent with his friends, playing together in the sunshine. And then he knew that even if it was dark, he could still be happy. + +The little bunny taught us an important lesson. No matter how grumpy we may feel, we should remember to look for the light! That will remind us of all the wonderful things which make us truly happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to do lots of things. One day she wanted to play with her toys but she heard a loud rumbling. The little girl was scared and asked her mum, "what's happening?". Her mum said, "it's an earthquake sweetheart". The little girl was scared and started to cry. + +The ground started shaking and the little girl grabbed her mum's hand. The quake was getting worse, she needed help. Suddenly the little girl saw a big brown wall in front of her. She wanted to get away but she had no way out. + +The little girl was very scared, she didn't know what to do. But it was too late, the wall started to fall on top of her. She screamed and screamed until she was no more. + +The little girl had no chance to escape the brown wall which crumbled due to the earthquake. She needed help but it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man. He loved to play golf and twist the club around in circles. Every time he twirled the club he felt happy and free. One day, a little child saw the old man playing golf. The child never saw anyone playing golf before and the old man was so wise. The child was amazed and wanted to learn. + +The old man saw the child and welcomed him along. He showed the child how to stand, grip the club and twist the club around in circles. The child was so happy and thanked the old man for teaching him. + +Every day the child and the old man would play golf together. The child had so much fun, learning from the wise old man. Sometimes the child would even show the old man new ways to twist the club. + +Together they played golf until the sun went down. They laughed and enjoyed every moment they shared. The old man was so proud of the smart, young child. + +The wise old man was glad he taught the child how to twist the club around in circles. And the child was forever grateful to the old man for teaching him how to play golf. +One day, Jim and his friends went to a park. Jim saw a light glowing across the hill, so he ran over to see it. He found a box full of shiny things, and he wanted to spread them all across the park. + +Jim's friends tried to stop him, saying that these things had a lot of value and should stay together in the box. Jim was determined to spread them, however, and he eventually convinced his friends that everyone can enjoy the things if he spread them out. + +So Jim started to spread the things around the park, but then a dark cloud started to form. The cloud was getting closer and closer and before long it was blocking the light from the sky. + +Jim's friends were worried, but he knew they had to act. He quickly gathered up all the things and brought them back to the box. As soon as he did, the light came back and the dark cloud dispersed. + +Jim's friends were relieved and they thanked him for his quick thinking. They all left the park with a renewed appreciation for the value of the things in the box. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and polite princess who lived far away in a grand castle. One day she had to choose a new necklace to wear and was very excited at the prospect. The princess wondered to herself, “Which one should I choose?†+ +Just then, her magical fairy godmother appeared in a flash of light. The kind fairy noticed the dilemma the princess was in and said, “Why not choose the one with the pretty sparkles?†+ +The princess smiled and said thoughtfully, “That is a very polite suggestion. I think I will choose the one with the sparkles!†Upon hearing her decision, the fairy godmother nodded her approval and the princess put on the shiny and sparkly neck. She then looked in the mirror and smiled. She was very happy with her choice and the kind fairy godmother was pleased too. + +The End. +Molly had a brush in her hand, but she was too weak to do much with it. Her mom had asked her to brush her hair, but Molly refused to try. She just ignored the brush and walked away. + +The next morning, Molly was surprised to find her hair was a wild, tangled mess. She looked up at her mom, who said, “See, I told you that you needed to brush your hair. Looks like you should have listened!†+ +Molly was embarrassed and sad. She realized she should have used the brush like her mom said. Now it was too late and she would have to live with her tangled mess all day long. +Kitty was playing near the beach. She spotted something big and exciting in the sea. It was an island! + +Kitty could see big trees, and big flowers. She wanted to go there and play. + +Kitty asked her mom how she could get there, and she said that she would need to build a boat. So, Kitty sorted out all the things she would need to make a boat. She collected big pieces of wood, and plenty of rope. + +With all the things Kitty had sorted out, she was able to make a big boat. + +Finally, Kitty was ready to sail. She pushed the boat into the sea and hopped in. She was soon sailing towards the big island! It was exciting and fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. One day she went to the park to play and have fun. When she got there, she saw a big, blue balloon. She asked her mom if she could have it, and her mom said yes. + +So Lucy grabbed the balloon, and she laughed and smiled with joy. She ran around with the balloon, but then she felt it start to shrink. She tried to blow it up again, but she was too slow. So the balloon kept shrinking more and more, until it was nothing more than a tiny speck. + +The little girl was so sad, and she started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's OK now. Let's try to find some more fun to do." But Lucy still felt sad, and she wished that her balloon was still there. +Once upon a time, a small bunny named Jen was playing near a small pond. Suddenly, she stopped and looked around. Jen noticed a tall black bear walking near the pond. She was scared and wanted to run away but instead, Jen bravely stepped forward. + +"Hello, I am Jen," she said. + +"Hi Jen, I am Kevin!" the bear said with a smile. He was wearing a shiny uniform that Jen had never seen. It was clear that Kevin was from a faraway land. + +The two of them started talking and soon Jen found out that Kevin was a soldier. She was surprised to learn about the brave things he had done. + +Kevin told Jen that it is important to never be scared of meeting someone new and to be brave, just like him. + +Jen thanked Kevin for the inspiring advice and both of them waved goodbye. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to not be scared to meet new people and to always be brave! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a nice house. One day, she decided to go exploring around her house. She went into the kitchen and noticed that it was very nice. She poked around and found a pot and a spoon. + +The little girl went back to the living room with the pot and spoon and said to her mom, “Look what I found in the kitchen!†Her mom replied, “Those are nice! Why don’t you go back to the kitchen and poke around to see what else you can find?†+ +The little girl went back to the kitchen and started to poke around in the cupboards. When she opened one of the cupboards, she found a box with some cookies inside. She was so excited and said, “Mom, look what I found! Can I have a cookie?†Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, you can have a cookie. That was a nice find!†+ +The little girl was so happy and enjoyed her cookie. She had a lot of fun poking around in the kitchen, and she was proud of her nice find. +One day a young girl named Sarah was walking across the meadow. She saw an enormous chest sitting in the middle of the field. She was curious and eager to see what was inside. She walked closer but noticed a frown on the chest's face. Sarah was scared and thought it best to leave the chest alone. + +That night Sarah kept thinking about the chest and the frown on its face. She decided to go back in the morning and investigate. In the morning Sarah returned with a brave heart. She slowly opened the chest and sighed with joy. There were hundreds of toys inside! She smiled and the chest smiled back. It seemed the chest was happy to have a new friend. + +Sarah was so excited to have all these new toys. She felt grateful for the enormous chest and all she had in it. From that day on, Sarah never frowned about playing with her chest of toys. +Once upon a time, two friends met on a sunny day. The first one, Willy, was very excited to see his friend and asked him what he had brought. + +“I have made a special surprise for you,†his friend said and opened a box. Suddenly, a lot of smoke came out of the box. Willy got scared and started coughing. + +His friend said, “Be careful! You have to keep everything tidy and clean. Smoke and mess can be dangerous." + +Willy understood and cleaned everything up with his friend. + +Moral of the story: Always be careful with things that can make a mess. A little bit of tidiness can go a long way! +Mick was a lonely mouse who liked to play and explore, but one day he encountered a fight. He saw two mice squabbling over a piece of cheese, and Mick knew he had to help them. He ran up to the two and shouted, “No fight!†But the two wouldn’t listen and only got louder. + +Mick tried again, this time more calmly. “Let’s share the cheese so we can all be friends.†The mice stopped and looked surprised, but they agreed with Mick’s idea. Pretty soon they were all laughing and eating the cheese together. + +From that day on, Mick was no longer lonely. He had made new friends! He was proud of himself for being brave and helping solve the fight. Mick felt proud of himself and soon become everyone’s favorite mouse. He never wanted to be lonely ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little girl called Lola. She liked to play hide and seek with her mommy, but she never wanted to do as she was told. + +One day, Mommy had to go to the doctor, and she asked Lola to come with her. In the doctor's office, the doctor gave her a pill to take. Lola didn't want to take it so she ran away. + +Mommy chased after her, calling for her to come back. "Please, Lola, you must take the pill," Mommy said. "It will help you feel better." + +Finally, Lola got brave and took the pill. Mommy hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you for being brave and taking the pill like a big girl." + +Lola smiled. She had been naughty, but she was happy she listened to Mommy. + +The end. +"David wanted to sit on the bench because he liked it. His mum said he can't because the bench belonged to a wealthy couple. David didn't understand why he couldn't sit on it, so he asked his mum. + +Mum said, "That bench is for the wealthy couple. They are the ones who own it and they are the only ones allowed to sit on it." + +David was confused. He said, "But why? Why can't I sit on it?" + +Mum explained, "Because they don't want anyone else to sit on it. They don't want people to use something that belongs to them - they want it to stay theirs. That's why they are wealthy, because they can afford to keep things to themselves." + +David frowned and said, "I don't like them. I hate them for not letting me sit on their bench!" + +Mum hugged David and said, "It's OK, David. You don't have to hate them. We can just find another bench to sit on." +Once upon a time, there was a black bear who lived deep in the forest with her family. One day, the sky was clouded and the wind was blowing hard. A big flood came and the bear family was in danger. As the flood swept them away, the bear family held on tight to each other. The little bear was scared, but her family was there to help her. Suddenly, the big bear felt something pinch her nose. It was a little fish that had been stuck in the flood. The big bear grabbed the fish and set him free in the river. The bear family was very happy that they were able to help the small fish. They looked up at the sky and thanked their lucky stars for keeping them safe. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. He loved to swim. One day Tom went swimming in an old pond. It was very ancient and quiet. + +Suddenly Tom found something in the water. It was a shiny pin! He was so excited. He picked it up and looked at it closely. It was made of gold and had jewels on it. + +He kept looking all around the pond, but he couldn't find anything else. So he decided to keep the pin. + +Tom loved swimming in the old pond and he always kept his special pin with him. Whenever he went swimming he would take it out and smile. +Once, there was a girl named Lucy. She was very wealthy and had a lot of friends. One day, Lucy decided to go explore a new forest. After some time, she came across a small house in the forest. She knocked on the door and welcomed by an old lady. The old lady invited her inside. + +The old lady said, "I have a special powder that will make you very strong. Do you want to try it?" Lucy was so excited to try the powder. She said "Sure!" + +The old lady gave her a spoonful of the powder. Lucy swallowed it and suddenly started trembling. She felt odd and then turned into a giant bug! Lucy was so scared and ran out of the house screaming. + +Even though the old lady warned her not to try the powder, Lucy was so wealthy that she thought nothing bad could happen to her. Sadly, she was wrong. +Once upon a time, a daddy and his little adventurer boy went to the beach. The boy was so excited to look for pretty shells. + +Daddy said, “Let’s look for cool shells!†+ +The adventurous boy nodded enthusiastically and shouted, “Yay!†+ +They toddled towards the shore, searching and searching. + +Suddenly the little boy’s eyes lit up. He had found a beautiful shell. “Look, Daddy, I found one!†+ +Daddy smiled and said, “Awesome! Let’s keep looking for more!†+ +The boy kept looking, but he didn’t find any more shells. He began to complain, “Boo, no more shells!†+ +Daddy gave him a hug and said, “Don’t worry, let’s keep looking! Maybe we’ll find some more!†+ +Sure enough, after a few minutes, the adventurous boy found two more shells. + +His face lit up with joy and he ran towards his Daddy, holding up his shells. “Look, Daddy!†+ +The Daddy happily said, “That’s terrific!†+ +The little boy was so happy to have collected three pretty shells. He couldn’t wait to take them home and show everyone. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear. He was walking through the forest and he stumbled upon a gym. He was so excited! He wanted to go inside, but the door was locked. He knocked on the door and shouted "Let me in!" + +Suddenly, a badger appeared at the door. He said to the bear, "Why do you want to enter?" The bear said, "I want to have a workout and have some fun." The badger said, "I'm sorry, but the gym is going to rot and you cannot come in." + +The clumsy bear was so worried. He mumbled to himself, "Now I'll never be able to have fun at the gym again." + +The next day, the bear looked for the gym but it was gone. The gym had rotted and there was nothing left. + +The clumsy bear had no more fun at the gym ever again. +One day, a wealthy man was walking in the park. As he walked, he saw a machine. He was very curious and he decided to go closer to check it out. He kept asking himself, "Where did this machine come from?" + +But he soon found out that it was owned by a wealthy man who was living in the park. The man said to the wealthy man, "If you want to find out the secret of this machine, you must go on an adventure!" + +The wealthy man was excited and he set off on his journey. The machine was quite mysterious and he wanted to know more about it. + +As he went along, the wealthy man noticed something strange. Everywhere he went, people seemed to be talking about the same machine. He soon realised that the machine was very powerful and it had something to do with wealth! + +Finally, the wealthy man arrived at his destination. He was ready to discover the secret of the machine. To his surprise, the machine gave him tremendous wealth! The wealthy man was astonished and he soon found out that his adventure was worth it. +Jane was feeling very gloomy. She had been stuck at home all day and was very bored. She didn't know what to do! + +But then she remembered that she had a big jug of paint waiting in the corner of the room. Her eyes lit up with excitement and she grabbed the jug. + +Using her brush and her paint, she began to create pictures on the walls. Jane painted beautiful rainbows, mountains and stars. As her pictures grew, she felt more encouraged. + +When she finished, the house was filled with colour and Jane was filled with joy. She was so proud of what she had done. She smiled and felt full of energy again. +Once upon a time, two friends marched across a planet. The planet was big, but the two friends were small, so it took them a long time to march from one side to the other. + +Suddenly, they saw something strange in the sky. It was a bright, shiny star. The two friends wondered what it was and decided to march closer to get a better look. As they marched they could see that the star was really an intelligent robot! + +The robot was friendly and flew around the planet. He told them stories and taught them all kinds of things. They learned about math, science and writing. They were so happy that they laughed and played all day long. + +At the end of the day, the two friends said goodbye to the kind robot and continued marching around the planet. They made sure to look up at the sky every night to find the bright, friendly star. +One day, Jack and his mum went to the beach. Jack was very excited and skipped around in the sand. "Let's go surfing, Mum!" he said. + +His Mum smiled. "OK, Jack. Let's go." + +They walked to the edge of the sea, where the waves were big and crashing loudly. Jack was a bit scared, but his mum said they'd only go in the quiet water. + +At first it seemed like a normal day at the beach. Jack dug in the sand, fiddled with shells and went for a swim. But then, something appeared. It was a giant wave! It was like a wall of water. Jack was scared and held onto his Mum tightly. + +Eventually, the wave calmed down and the beach was replaced with a peaceful, quiet space. Jack and his Mum looked around. Something they hadn't seen before appeared - a magical surfing board! It looked like it had been made out of shells and seaweed. + +Jack and his Mum went on to catch some waves. It was so much fun! A whole new world opened up for them. + +The moral of the story is that if you venture outside of your comfort zone, you can discover amazing new things. Foreshadowing the magical surfboard empowered Jack and his Mum to have the courage to explore the unknown and learn something new. +Once there was a little girl named May. One day, May went to the park with her family. In the park, she saw a wild animal. May was a little scared but excited too. + +May's father said, "Let's follow the wild animal and see where it goes." + +May felt a bit uncomfortable but she followed her father. The wild animal was running so fast and May had to run too! She was so excited to see where it would go. + +The wild animal eventually stopped and changed direction. May and her father followed it for a long time until it went back to the park. + +May turned to her father and said, "That was so fun! Can we do it again soon?" + +May's father smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy bear called Toby. He lived in the forest with his family. Toby had lots of fun playing with them each day. + +One day, Toby and his family heard a loud alarm. It was so loud, he knew it meant something was wrong. He wanted to stay together with his family, but the alarm made them separate. + +Toby felt very sad that he had to leave his family. He didn't want to be away from them. So Toby started to look for his family. He tried to remember which direction they had gone in. + +He searched for a long time, but he still couldn't find them. Then, he heard the alarm again. This time it sounded different. Toby followed the sound and finally found his family. + +They were all so happy to be together again! Toby was glad he hadn't given up and kept looking for them. They all hugged each other and never wanted to be separated again. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old lady walking beside a pond. She carried a heavy purse with her. As she was walking, she noticed a little boy near the pond. + +The old lady stopped, and asked the little boy with a smile, "Do you want to join me for a walk along the pond?" + +The little boy, who had been fishing in the pond, looked up and said, "Yes, I'd love to join you!" + +So, the little boy walked by the old lady's side. He was excited to join her, as it had been a very long time since he had a chance to walk with someone. + +The old lady smiled at the little boy and said, "Let me carry your purse while we walk. I don't want you to get too tired." + +The little boy happily agreed and handed over his purse. As they walked around the pond, the old lady stopped being grumpy and started to hum happily. + +The little boy enjoyed his time walking with the old lady, and was sad when it came to an end. He thanked her for being so kind to him. + +The old lady also thanked him for joining her, and said with a smile, "It was nice to have a companion for my walk." +The hunter was packing. He had made a plan that he was sure would make him very happy. He put everything he needed in his bag and set off on his adventure. As he walked, he noticed something weird in the distance. He couldn't make it out, but it seemed to be calling to him. He decided to look a bit closer. + +The hunter approached cautiously and saw a strange creature. The creature was very weird looking and it started to laugh. The hunter was amused, he wasn't scared and he enjoyed the strange creature's company. After some time, he asked if he could take the creature with him. + +The creature happily agreed and the hunter decided to pack it up in his bag. He knew this creature was something special, something weird yet amazing. He knew that this creature was going to be important to him. The hunter continued on his journey, excited to explore the mysteries he would discover. Sure enough, his weird little friend was the key to unlocking an adventure that he could never have imagined. +Once upon a time there was a young boy who loved to play. Every day he went outside and built a scooter from scraps. But something was missing from his scooter – it was a tiny wheel! + +He went around to his neighbor and asked, "Can you make a wheel for my scooter?" The neighbor thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I can make a wheel for your scooter." + +The neighbor took some scrap pieces and formed a wheel. He then attached the wheel to the boy’s scooter. The young boy was very excited and thanked the neighbor with a big hug. + +Now he could ride his scooter all around the neighborhood! He was so happy that he had a special wheel to make his scooter complete. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Leah. She loved spending time with her daddy. One day her daddy asked her, "What do you want to do, Leah?" She replied, "Let's play a game!" Daddy said, "Okay, let's play Hide and Seek". Leah clapped her hands and squealed with excitement. + +Daddy went to hide, and Leah started counting. She got to 10 and said, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looked everywhere around the house but she couldn't find Daddy. + +Finally, Leah went outside and spotted Daddy hiding in the garden. She giggled and said, "There you are!" Daddy laughed and said, "You found me!" They both laughed and hugged each other. + +Leah asked Daddy, "Can we play again?" Daddy smiled and replied, "Of course!" Leah was very happy and said, "Yay!" + +The End. +Once there was a dark boot. It had been through many difficult trails and was feeling rather worn out. The boot's owner tried to restore it by polishing it. But no matter how shiny the boot became, it still was dark and not happy. + +One day a new friend came to help; a little mouse. The mouse knew how to bring light and joy back to the boot. She worked hard brushing it, polishing it and stitching the worn-out parts of the boot. + +Finally, after many days of hard work, the boot was restored. It was gleaming, colourful and full of joy. The little mouse felt so proud. + +The owner of the boot was so pleased. He thanked the mouse and put on the boot. From that day on, the boot always beamed with light and happiness. +Jane was a three year old girl with a lot of energy. She was always ready to keep going and never stopped moving. Today was no different - she was bouncing around the garden while her parents watched on. + +Suddenly, she noticed a strange rhythm coming from nearby. Jane could feel the beat of the music and the rhythm kept her dancing. She followed the sound to an attractive garden shed at the end of the garden. + +When Jane peeked inside, she noticed a man drumming his fingers on a wooden table. His bright yellow t-shirt made him stand out in the shed and his smile was always spreading wider as he kept the beat. + +Jane felt curious and stepped closer. The man noticed her and said, “Hello there! Would you like to keep the rhythm together?†Jane smiled in response and began tapping her feet. She and the man kept the rhythm together until it felt like dinner time. Jane thanked the man and ran back to her parents, full of energy and feeling excited for the next game of keep! +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl. She loved to play in the garden and explore. She was always curious and full of adventure. + +One day the girl was playing in the garden when she heard a whistle. She had never heard a sound like that before and wanted to find out what it was. + +The girl followed the sound until she reached a fence. She tried to see what was on the other side, but it was too tall for her. So, she decided she would find a way to jump over it. + +The girl tried jumping over the fence but it was too hard. She looked around and saw a box she could stand on. She pushed it to the fence so she could stand on it and reach the top. + +Finally, the girl was able to reach the top and get a look at the other side. There she saw a little puppy playing with a stick. + +The girl was so excited, she jumped off the box and ran over to the puppy. The puppy was so happy to see the girl. She picked up the stick and the puppy ran around. + +The little girl was so happy that she has finished a task. She laughed and whistled to the puppy as they played together. They both had a jolly time. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Hop. Hop lived in a forest, and he loved hopping around looking for food. + +One day, Hop was eating some delicious carrots when he noticed something strange. He saw a bottle of poison lying on the ground! Hop was scared, so he quickly hopped away, calling for help. + +Suddenly, his best friend, a deer named Dash, appeared from the bushes. Dash saw the poison and warned Hop. + +"Don't touch it," Dash said, "It's poison. It's bad and it can hurt you." + +"What should I do?" Hop asked. + +Dash thought for a moment, then said, "We should tell the forest guard. They will know what to do to keep us all safe." + +The two friends ran to the forest guard's house as fast as they could. The guard carefully took the bottle away to keep everyone safe. + +"Thank you for caring," saidDash, "You are a really fast forest guard." + +The guard smiled and thanked the friends for alerting him to the danger. "Without your help," he said, "It could have been very bad!" +One day, three little children walked around a forest. The forest was filled with trees, birds, and other animals. As they walked, one of the children noticed a shiny metal stick lying on the ground. He bent over and picked it up. He showed it to the other two children and said, "Look what I found! It's shiny and gray." + +The children all looked at the metal stick. They wanted to know what it was. One of the children asked, "Can we cut things with it?" The other two children thought it was a good idea. So, they all started to cut things in the forest. + +At first, it was fun for the children. But then, one of the children started to cut down a tree. The others tried to stop him, but he wouldn't listen. When he finished cutting the tree down, all the children stopped and looked at it. Suddenly, they all felt sad and scared. + +The other two children scolded their friend for cutting the tree down and said, "You shouldn't do that! Trees give us oxygen, shade, and homes for animals. That's why we should never cut trees!" The three children all agreed this time. + +From that day on, the three children always thought carefully before cutting anything in the forest. They remembered their lesson, and they respected the nature around them. +Once there was a bird. His name was Black. He wanted to soar in the sky, like the other birds. But it was difficult. He tried and tried but couldn't make it. He flapped his wings harder, but it was still too hard. He was so sad. + +But then one day, he had an idea. He flew high up onto a tree and waited. Suddenly, he saw the wind. The wind was strong and soft. He hopped onto it and soared. He felt so happy as he flew higher and higher. + +Black soared up and up until he couldn't be seen. He flew around the world. He had finally done it. He was so proud. He flew over mountains and rivers. It was the most wonderful thing he had ever seen. + +Even though it was difficult, Black didn't give up. He tried and tried and finally he could soar. He was so happy, he knew he could do it. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal cat named Patches. Patches and her best friend, Annie, were always together. One day they were playing in the garden, when Patches had an idea. She suggested they go and find a surprise! Annie thought this was a great plan and they soon set off on a journey. + +After walking for some time, they came to a field. Patches stopped and said that she could see something in the distance. Annie looked really closely and could just about make out a tiny figure. It was a clown! + +They set off towards the clown, who was waving and smiling. As they got closer, the clown said “hello there! I hear you’re looking for a surprise? Well, I have the perfect one for you.†The clown pointed to a small box. Patches and Annie were so excited that they opened it straight away. Inside, they found a shiny badge. The clown said it was a special token of loyalty that they should wear when they were together. + +Patches and Annie were delighted with their surprise! The clown laughed and said goodbye. Patches and Annie put on the badges and decided to go on many more adventures together. True to the clown’s words, their loyalty never wavered. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Millie. She was a very selfish girl. One day she was running in the garden and she slipped on the grass. She fell over and her shirt got all dirty. When her mum saw it, she was really cross. + +Mum said to Millie, "If you're going to be so selfish and not be careful, this is what happens!" + +Mille was sad because she knew she had been very naughty. She said she was sorry, and mum said she could get a new shirt if she was more careful next time. + +Mille learned her lesson and from then on she was careful when running in the garden. She was no longer selfish and never slipped again! +Once upon a time, there were two little ducks, Jack and Jill. +They were best friends and were always together. +One day, they went for a walk in the forest. +Jack said to Jill, "Let's look for some blueberries!" + +So they went looking for blueberries. +They came across a beautiful field of blueberries and their eyes lit up. +The field was bursting with plump, juicy blueberries, some white, some red, and many gray. + +Jack said, "Let's pick some of the gray ones - they look yummy!" +But Jill said, "No, no, it's better not to take things that don't belong to us." + +Jack didn't listen, he just picked many of the gray blueberries and ate them. +Jill said, "We better go now - or someone might meet us!" + +But it was too late. +A big, mean man came running towards them. +He shouted, "What are you doing?! You're stealing my blueberries!" + +Jill tried to explain, but the man wouldn't listen. +He punished them for stealing, and they never saw each other again. + +Moral of the story: Don't take things that don't belong to you. +Once there was a family living in a house. One day, they wanted to cook something special. So they went shopping to buy things they would need. + +The father bought a pan and a bag of flour. He also bought some eggs and butter. The mother took out a bowl and some tools. She was going to help the father design a cake. + +The father mixed the flour, butter, eggs and sugar together. It made a rough mixture. Then he poured the mixture into the pan. The mother helped him even things out. + +Finally, the cake was ready. It was cooked in the oven for a long time until it was delicious. Then the family ate it. Yum! +A little girl named Anna was playing in the garden. She was very happy. Suddenly, she felt something pinch her on the arm. It was a bee! Anna quickly ran away and went inside. + +Inside, she saw her mom folding the laundry. Anna thought it would be fun to help her mom. She grabbed a shirt and started to fold it. The shirt was too big for her, but she tried her best to make it fit. + +She was just finishing when something pinched her again. This time it was her mom! Anna laughed and her mom gave her a big hug. They finished folding all the laundry together. In no time, the laundry was neatly folded. + +Anna was very happy and she went back outside to play. She was sure to look out for any bees! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny called Frank. Frank wanted to go to the beach and have fun. As soon as he got there, he saw a nosy seagull. The seagull asked Frank lots of questions. Frank didn't like this and wanted to be left alone. Soon, lots of other animals from the beach came to join the seagull in asking Frank questions. + +Frank got very mad and shouted for them to go away. But no one listened. Suddenly, the beach was quiet and everyone stopped asking questions. Frank was relieved and started to enjoy the beach. + +At that moment a wise whale appeared in the water. He welcomed Frank and showed him that true friends respect and accept him even when he is mad. The whale taught Frank that it is important to always be kind to others, even when they are nosy. + +Frank thanked the whale and enjoyed the rest of the day at the beach with his true beach friends. +One day, Tommy and Mommy were packing for a trip. Tommy was excited and asked "Where are we going, Mommy?" + +Mommy replied, "We're taking a nice port to explore a new place. We will be so happy when we get there!" + +Then they started packing. Tommy looked up and smiling he said, "I like packing Mommy." + +Mommy smiled back and said, "We need to bring a lot of things on our nice port, and it will be a lot of fun!" + +Tommy and Mommy packed their bags and filled the port with all the things they would need for their exciting journey. They were both so happy for the adventure ahead. +Sam was walking in the park when he felt something buzz around his head. It was a mosquito! The mosquito flew away and Sam felt sorry he couldn't catch it. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise and saw a bird in the sky. The bird was carrying something in its beak. It flew closer and Sam saw that the bird was carrying the mosquito he had seen before! + +Just then, the mosquito bit the bird on its head and it let go of the mosquito. Sam watched as the mosquito flew away. He was sorry it had to go. + +But then, something amazing happened. The mosquito flew back to Sam! It had returned and was now sitting on his shoulder. Sam was so happy. He said thank you to the mosquito and it flew away again. +Once upon a time, there were two drivers who were best friends. One day, one driver tricked the other driver by pretending to be fake. He pretended to be driving, when actually he was just acting. + +His fake driving caused them to part ways, and they stopped talking to each other. It made the driver who was tricked very sad. + +But then one day, the driver who was tricked realized that it was important to know who his true friends were. He decided to forgive his friend and they became best friends again. + +The moral of the story is to always remember who your true friends are, and to forgive when someone makes a mistake. It is much better to part as friends, than to part as enemies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her dog, Max. One day, they went for a walk in the park and saw a butterfly resting on a flower. + +Lily said, "Look Max! The butterfly is resting. It must be tired." + +Max barked happily and wagged his tail. Suddenly, they saw an ugly bug crawling on the ground. + +Lily said, "That bug is not pretty, but it is still important. It is a part of life." + +Max barked again, and Lily giggled. They continued their walk, enjoying the sunshine and the fresh air. When they got home, they both rested and took a nap. It had been a fun day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day he accidentally broke his favorite toy truck. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, his dad came in and said he could fix the truck. Timmy was very happy and watched as his dad fixed the truck in the garage. The garage was a special room called a chamber where his dad fixed things. + +After the truck was fixed, Timmy felt a little ashamed for breaking it in the first place. But his dad told him it was okay and that accidents happen. Timmy learned that it's important to be careful with his toys, but if something does break, it can be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat tuna sandwiches for lunch. One day, Timmy's mom made him a tuna sandwich for lunch, but she forgot to cut it in half. + +Timmy tried to take a big bite of the sandwich, but it was too big for his little mouth. He thought it was stupid that his mom forgot to cut it. So, he took a butter knife and tried to cut it himself. + +But, Timmy didn't know how to use a knife, and he accidentally cut his finger instead. Ouch! Timmy learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it, especially when it comes to cutting things. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had an owner named Tom who loved him very much. One day, Tom promised to take Max for a walk in the park. Max was very excited and wagged his tail. + +But when they got to the park, Max saw a big bone on the ground. He ran to get it, but the bone was difficult to pick up. Tom tried to help, but Max growled at him. Tom felt sad because he wanted to play with Max, but Max only wanted the bone. + +Suddenly, another dog came and took the bone away from Max. Max barked and chased the other dog, but he couldn't catch him. Tom tried to call Max back, but Max didn't listen. Max ran into the street and got hit by a car. Tom was very sad because he lost his little dog. He wished he could have played with Max instead of promising to take him to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to peek at her mom when she was cooking in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to visit her grandma who lived far away. Lily was so excited! + +When they got to the airport, Lily's mom gave her a passport. It was a special paper that would let them go on the airplane. Lily thought it was so cool! She looked at the passport and saw her picture on it. The pages were smooth and shiny. + +As they waited for their flight, Lily peeked over the seats and saw a boy playing with his toy car. She wanted to play too, so she asked him if she could play with him. They had so much fun together! + +Finally, it was time to get on the airplane. Lily showed her passport to the nice lady at the gate and they got on the plane. Lily looked out the window and saw the clouds. She couldn't wait to see her grandma! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside on the lawn. His lawn was very smooth and green. One day, Tim's friend came over to play. His friend had a toy gun and wanted to shoot it. + +Tim's mom saw them playing and said, "Boys, we don't shoot guns at each other. That's not safe." + +Tim's friend said, "But it's just a toy gun. It won't hurt anyone." + +Tim's mom replied, "It's not about the toy gun. It's about being safe and kind to each other. We don't want anyone to get hurt." + +Tim and his friend understood and decided to play a different game. They played catch with a ball instead. They had fun and no one got hurt. The moral of the story is that it's important to be safe and kind to each other, even when playing games. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, but sometimes his mommy would give him a lecture about cleaning up his room. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy cars when his mommy came in and said, "Timmy, it's time to clean up. Hurry up and put your toys away!" + +Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mommy. So, he picked up his cars and put them in their box. As he was cleaning, he saw his toy robot on the floor. It was a mighty robot that could do anything! Timmy wanted to play with it, but he knew he had to finish cleaning first. + +After he finished cleaning, Timmy ran to his toy box and picked up the mighty robot. He pretended that the robot was flying through the air and saving people. Timmy was having so much fun that he forgot all about the lecture his mommy gave him. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to hurry up and clean so he can have more time to play with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and bows in her hair. One day, her mommy took her to the train station to watch the big trains go by. Lily saw a cute puppy and wanted to pet him, but he ran away. + +Then, Lily's mommy showed her how to tie a bow with a ribbon. Lily thought it was so much fun and tried to tie bows on everything she saw. She even tied a bow on her teddy bear's ear, making him look adorable. + +As they were leaving the station, Lily saw the same puppy again. She ran over and tied a bow around his neck. The puppy was so happy and wagged his tail. Lily felt proud that she made the puppy look even more adorable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she met her friend Timmy who was also playing outside. + +"Hi Timmy!" said Lily. + +"Hi Lily!" said Timmy. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm trying to pack the snow into a big ball," replied Lily. + +"That's cool," said Timmy. "Do you want to build a snowman together?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily excitedly. + +As they were building the snowman, Lily whispered to Timmy, "I have a secret to tell you." + +"What is it?" asked Timmy. + +"Icy snow is my favorite kind of snow," said Lily. + +"Me too!" said Timmy. "It's so much fun to play in." + +Lily and Timmy continued to play in the icy snow and built the biggest snowman they had ever made. They had so much fun together and couldn't wait to play in the snow again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with fragile wings. The bird loved to fly high up in the sky, but one day it fell down and broke its wing. The bird was very sad and could not fly anymore. + +One day, a kind girl found the bird and took it home. The girl said, "Don't worry little bird, I will help you." She took the bird to the doctor and the doctor said, "I can fix your wing, but it will take some time. You will have to be patient." + +The bird was happy and waited patiently for its wing to change. After some time, the bird's wing was fixed and it could fly again. The bird said to the girl, "Thank you for helping me. My wing has changed and now I can fly again!" The girl smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bird." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys and running around in the park. One day, he saw a cop walking by and he waved at him. The cop smiled and said hello. + +Timmy asked the cop, "Do you have a modern car?" The cop replied, "Yes, I do. It's very fast and shiny." Timmy was excited and asked if he could see it. The cop said yes and took him to his car. + +As they were looking at the car, Timmy accidentally slapped the cop's hand. The cop laughed and said, "It's okay, Timmy. You didn't mean to do that." Timmy apologized and the cop told him that it was important to be careful with our actions. + +After that, Timmy and the cop became friends and Timmy would often wave at him when he saw him around the neighborhood. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat lemons because they were sour and tasty. One day, Lily's mom bought a bag of lemons from the store. Lily was very excited to eat them, but her mom said they needed to test if they were good first. + +Lily asked, "What does 'test' mean, Mommy?" + +"It means we need to check if the lemons are good to eat," her mom replied. + +Lily and her mom squeezed the lemons to see if they were juicy and smelled good. They found out that some were good and some were bad. They threw away the bad ones and kept the good ones to eat. + +Lily was happy because she got to eat the good lemons. She said to her mom, "These lemons are so good! Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play music. She would often dance around her room to the sound of her favorite songs. One day, Lily's mom took her to a jazz concert. The music was so wild and exciting that Lily couldn't stop moving her feet. + +After the concert, Lily told her mom, "I want to create my own jazz music someday." Her mom smiled and said, "You can do anything you set your mind to, Lily." + +A few weeks later, Lily's music teacher announced that there would be a talent show at school. Lily was so excited and decided to play her own jazz song. However, when she got on stage, she froze and couldn't remember the notes she had created. Just then, she saw her mom in the audience, smiling and nodding her head. Lily took a deep breath and started playing. It wasn't perfect, but it was her own creation, and she felt proud. From that day on, Lily knew that she could create anything she wanted if she just believed in herself. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to go to a party, but she had to wait. She was patient and didn't cry. She played with her toys and waited for her mom to say it was time to go. + +Finally, her mom said, "Let's go to the party!" Lily was so happy that she nodded her head and smiled. At the party, she saw her friends and they played games together. They had so much fun that Lily didn't want to leave. But her mom said it was time to go home. + +Lily nodded her head again and said goodbye to her friends. She was happy and tired from the party. When she got home, she went to bed and dreamed about the fun she had. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play with his friends, but he would always get upset when he couldn't keep up with them. One day, Timmy's grandpa came to visit and saw how sad Timmy was. Grandpa told Timmy that it's not about how fast you go, but about having fun. + +Grandpa took Timmy to the park and they played together. Grandpa showed Timmy how to count the ducks in the pond and they raced each other at a slow speed. Timmy had so much fun with his grandpa and realized that he didn't have to be the fastest to have a good time. + +From that day on, Timmy didn't worry about being the fastest anymore. He enjoyed playing with his friends and having fun. Timmy learned that being old doesn't mean you can't have fun and that speed isn't everything. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside during the day, but he was always scared of the dark night. One evening, Benny was playing with his friends when he saw a big, nosy bird perched on a tree branch. The bird was staring at him and making him feel uneasy. + +Benny decided to go back home before it got too dark. As he hopped along, he saw a shadowy figure standing in the distance. He couldn't see who or what it was, but he knew it wasn't friendly. Benny started to feel scared and wished he had stayed with his friends. + +Suddenly, the big, nosy bird swooped down and started to attack Benny. Benny tried to run, but he stumbled and fell. Just as the bird was about to grab him, a bright light shone from behind the shadowy figure. It was Benny's mom, who had been looking for him. The light scared the bird away, and Benny was safe. From that day on, Benny learned to never be afraid of the night because he knew his mom would always stand by his side. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had a big power that he used to help people. One day, a little girl came to him and said, "Can you let me use your power to make my toy work?" The old man smiled and said, "Of course, little one. Let me see your toy." + +The little girl showed him her toy car. The old man used his power and fixed the car. The little girl was very happy and said, "Thank you, old man! You're so kind!" The old man replied, "It's my pleasure to help. I may be old, but I still have the power to make things work." + +The little girl hugged the old man and said, "You're the best! Can I come visit you again?" The old man smiled and said, "Of course, little one. You can come visit me anytime you want. I'll always be here to help." And so, the little girl left with her fixed toy car, feeling happy and grateful for the old man's kind power. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo who lived in the deep blue sea. One day, Nemo saw a jellyfish and asked, "What are you?" The jellyfish replied, "I am a jellyfish, and I can sting you if you touch me." + +Nemo was scared and swam away quickly. He told his friend, a happy crab named Crabby, what had happened. Crabby said, "Don't be afraid, Nemo. Just remember to always ask questions before you touch something new." + +Nemo learned his lesson and from then on, he always asked questions before touching anything. He lived happily ever after with his friends in the deep blue sea. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her bouncy ball in the house. One day, she accidentally bounced the ball too hard and it hit a vase on the table. The vase fell and broke into many pieces. + +Lily was sad and scared because she thought her mom would be mad. But her mom came into the room and saw what happened. She wasn't mad, but she did tell Lily to be more careful. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's clean up the pieces of the vase together. We can still have a lively day!" Lily felt better and helped her mom clean up. They talked and laughed while they worked. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mom said, "Let's go outside and bounce your ball in the park!" Lily was happy and bounced her ball all the way to the park. She had a fun and lively day with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a garden. The tree had many branches and leaves. One day, a little girl came to the garden. She saw the big tree and wanted to climb it. But the branches were too high and she couldn't reach them. + +Then, an old man came and saw the little girl. He said, "I can lead you to a ladder so you can climb the tree." The little girl was happy and followed the old man. He showed her a ladder and helped her climb up. + +When the little girl reached the top of the tree, she saw some fruits. They were big and red. She wanted to eat them, but they were too high. The old man said, "I can prune the branches so the fruits will fall down." He took a big knife and cut the branches. The fruits fell down and the little girl was happy. She ate them all and laughed loud. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. The lion had a loud roar. One day, the lion went for a walk in the forest. He saw a small bird tapping on a tree. The bird said, "Hello, Mr. Lion. How are you today?" The lion replied, "I am fine, thank you. What are you doing?" The bird said, "I am tapping on this tree to find some food." The lion said, "That's tight. I hope you find some food." The bird said, "Thank you, Mr. Lion. Have a nice day!" The lion roared, "You too, little bird!" And they both went on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she was playing with her dollhouse when she noticed a big pile of ash on the floor. + +"Mommy, what is this?" Lily asked her mom. + +"That's ash, sweetie. It's what's left over after something burns," her mom explained. + +Lily was curious and decided to investigate. She found a match and lit it, watching as it turned into ash. + +Her mom saw what she was doing and became very worried. "Lily, you should never play with matches. You could get hurt!" she said, feeling ashamed that she hadn't been watching her daughter more closely. + +Lily promised to never play with matches again and her mom hugged her tightly. From that day on, they made sure to keep all matches and lighters out of reach from little hands. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One day, her mom said, "Lily, let's go to the park!" But Lily said, "No, I want to stay in the backyard and play." + +Her mom said, "Okay, but be careful. Don't go too far." Lily said, "I will be careful, Mommy." So she went outside to play. + +Suddenly, she saw a butterfly and she wanted to catch it. She ran after it, but she went too far and got lost. She started to cry. Then, her mom came outside and said, "Lily, where did you go?" Lily said, "I'm lost, Mommy." Her mom said, "Don't worry, I will take you back to the backyard." And they went back together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tough dog. He had a deep voice that scared some people. One day, a little boy came to the dog's house. He wanted to enter and play with the dog. The dog barked loudly, but the little boy was not scared. He said, "I want to be your friend!" The dog stopped barking and wagged his tail. From that day on, the little boy and the big, tough dog played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color on her board with her crayons. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new board to decorate with stickers and paint. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, this board is so strong! I can't wait to decorate it with pretty stickers and paint." + +Mommy replied, "Yes, it is a strong board. Let's decorate it together." + +Lily and her mom spent the whole day decorating the board with stickers of flowers, stars, and hearts. They also painted it with bright colors. When they were done, Lily said, "Thank you, Mommy. This board is so pretty and strong now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved spaghetti, but he was not very good at eating it. Every time he ate spaghetti, it would end up all over his face and clothes. + +One day, Timmy's mom made him spaghetti for dinner. Timmy was so excited to eat it, but he was also a little bit worried about making a mess. His mom could tell he was worried and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. If you make a mess, we can always repair it." + +Timmy started eating his spaghetti, but he was still a little bit nervous. Suddenly, his fork slipped out of his hand and spaghetti went flying everywhere. Timmy was so ashamed, but his mom just smiled and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's clean it up together." + +They cleaned up the spaghetti and Timmy felt much better. He even managed to finish his dinner without making another mess. Timmy's mom was proud of him for trying his best and not giving up. From that day on, Timmy was a little bit better at eating spaghetti, and he knew that if he made a mess, he could always repair it. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Floppy. Floppy loved to eat carrots and lettuce, but he didn't like cauliflower. One day, Floppy decided to try cauliflower again. He took a small bite and realized he liked it! He gained a new favorite food. + +Floppy was proud of himself for trying something new. He hopped around and told all his rabbit friends about how much he loved cauliflower now. They were all surprised because they thought he didn't like it before. Floppy felt happy that he gained a new food he could enjoy with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and listen to his mom sing. One day, Timmy's dad took him on a big boat called a yacht. Timmy was so excited to see the big waves and the colorful fish. + +As they sailed, Timmy noticed a foolish seagull flying too close to the boat. Timmy's dad warned the seagull to be careful, but the seagull didn't listen. Suddenly, the seagull got caught in the ropes of the yacht and couldn't fly away. + +Timmy felt sad for the seagull and asked his dad to help. Together, they carefully untangled the seagull and set it free. Timmy learned that it's important to listen and be careful, even if you're having fun. And the seagull learned to be more careful around big boats like yachts. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because today was her birthday party. Her mom had decorated the house with lots of balloons and streamers. Lily's friends came over and they all played games and ate cake. + +After the party, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up. Lily wanted to help, so she took a big spoon and measured the leftover cake into containers. She was very proud of herself for helping her mom. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed with a smile on her face. She thought about how charming her party was and how much fun she had with her friends. She fell asleep dreaming of the next party she would have. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a brown teddy bear that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mom took her to a music store. There, Lily saw a beautiful violin. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She decided to plan a way to earn money so she could buy the violin. She asked her neighbors if she could help them with their chores, and they gave her some money. Eventually, Lily had enough money to buy the violin. + +She was so happy when she finally got to play it. The sound was beautiful! Lily played the violin every day and became very good at it. She even played a concert for her family and friends. Her brown teddy bear was always there to listen and cheer her on. And so, Lily lived happily ever after with her beloved violin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to sit on her smooth red chair and read her favorite books. One day, Lily's mom asked her, "What do you want to do this week?" Lily replied, "I want to go to the park!" + +So, Lily and her mom went to the park. They saw a boy sitting on a bench with a smoothie in his hand. Lily asked the boy, "Can I have a sip of your smoothie?" The boy said, "Sure, but be careful not to spill it!" + +Lily took a sip and said, "Mmm, this is yummy!" Then, she saw a slide and said, "Mom, can I go on the slide?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful!" + +Lily had so much fun at the park that she didn't want to leave. But, she knew she could come back next week and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious about the world around her. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she saw a bird with a broken wing. + +Lily went to her friends and said, "Look, that bird is suffering. We need to help it." Her friends agreed and they took the bird to a nearby animal hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor said the bird needed some medicine and rest to heal. Lily and her friends stayed with the bird until it felt better. They were happy they could help the bird and make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks and anything with wheels. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a big car show. Timmy saw lots of cool cars, but one caught his eye. It was a bright red race car with a big engine. + +Timmy's dad said, "That car was designed by a very helpful man." Timmy didn't know what "designed" meant, but he knew it sounded important. He asked his dad to explain. His dad said, "To design something means to make it special and unique. The man who made that car worked hard to make it fast and cool." + +Timmy was impressed. He watched the race car zoom around the track and cheered it on. Later that day, Timmy and his dad went home. Timmy couldn't stop thinking about the race car. He wanted to design his own car someday, just like the helpful man who made the red race car. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump and play in the pond. One day, a new frog named Sammy came to the pond. Sammy was also green, but he was much bigger than Freddy. Freddy felt jealous of Sammy because he was bigger and could jump farther. + +One hot day, all the frogs were playing in the pond when a big bird came and scared them. Freddy hopped onto a lily pad, but Sammy couldn't find a spot to hide. The big bird saw Sammy and chased after him. Freddy saw that Sammy was in trouble, so he called out to him to jump onto his lily pad. Sammy made it just in time and the bird flew away. + +After the scary experience, Freddy and Sammy became good friends. They would play and bathe in the pond together every day. Freddy was no longer jealous of Sammy's size, and Sammy was grateful for his new friend's help. +Once upon a time, there was an old cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was very old and loved to sleep all day. One day, a little girl named Lily found Whiskers sleeping in her garden. Lily loved animals and wanted to make Whiskers feel better. She picked up Whiskers and held her tight to comfort her. + +Whiskers woke up and looked at Lily with big green eyes. She blinked and gave Lily a little wink. Lily giggled and knew that Whiskers was feeling better. From that day on, Whiskers would come to Lily's garden every day to sleep and play. Lily loved her new friend and would always give her a little wink to show how happy she was. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally had long hair that was hidden under a hat. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. One day, Sally's friends came over to her house to play. Sally's mom welcomed them and they all went outside to play together. + +While they were playing, Sally's hat fell off and her long hair was no longer hidden. Her friends were amazed at how long and pretty her hair was. They all wanted to touch it and play with it. Sally felt happy that her friends liked her hair. + +When it was time for Sally's friends to go home, they said goodbye and thanked Sally's mom for having them over. Sally's mom said they were always welcome to come back and play. Sally felt grateful for her friends and her mom. She went to bed that night feeling happy and loved. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a birdcage in a big house with a bossy cat named Tom. Tweety loved to sing and play, but Tom didn't let Tweety out of the birdcage. + +One day, Tweety's friend, a little mouse named Jerry, came to visit. "Why are you in that birdcage?" asked Jerry. "I suffer because Tom is very bossy," replied Tweety. "I wish I could fly outside and see the world." + +Jerry had an idea. He found the key to the birdcage and unlocked it. Tweety flew out and they both went on an adventure together. They saw flowers, trees, and even a rainbow. Tweety was so happy to be free and not suffer in the birdcage anymore. From that day on, Tweety and Jerry had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little fish named Fin. Fin was scared of everything and never wanted to leave his little home in the coral reef. One day, Fin's friend, a brave little crab named Pinchy, told him about a big, scary shark that was coming to their reef. Fin shivered with fear at the thought of the shark. + +Pinchy knew that they needed to do something to protect their home. So, he gathered all the fish in the reef and they worked together to scare the shark away. They made loud noises and splashed around in the water, and the shark quickly swam away. + +After the shark was gone, Fin realized that he didn't have to be so shy and scared all the time. He learned that sometimes it's important to be brave and stand up for what you believe in. From that day on, Fin was a little bit braver and a little bit less shy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful, enormous flower that was bigger than her head. She picked it and brought it inside to show her mom. + +Her mom was happy to see the flower and told Lily she could choose where to put it. Lily thought for a moment and decided to put it in her room. As she was walking to her room, she accidentally tore her favorite shirt on a sharp nail sticking out of the wall. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do, but her mom told her not to worry. She brought out a needle and thread and showed Lily how to stitch up the tear. Lily was proud of herself for learning something new and was happy to have her favorite shirt back. From that day on, Lily always made sure to watch out for sharp nails on the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very thin and he didn't feel well. His owner knew he needed help, so she decided to bring him to the veterinarian. + +The veterinarian was a nice lady who loved animals. She checked Spot and gave him some medicine to make him feel better. Spot was happy and wagged his tail. + +After a few days, Spot was feeling much better. He was not thin anymore and he had lots of energy to play with his owner. His owner was very happy that she brought him to the veterinarian. + +From that day on, Spot and his owner visited the veterinarian regularly to make sure he stayed healthy and happy. Spot loved going to the veterinarian because he knew she would always help him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who loved to eat vegetables. They had a big garden where they grew all kinds of vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and tomatoes. One day, a silly rabbit came into their garden and started eating all the vegetables. The family got very upset because they worked hard to grow their vegetables. + +The father said, "We need to stop that silly rabbit from eating all our vegetables!" The mother said, "Let's build a fence around the garden so the rabbit can't get in." The little girl said, "I have an idea! Let's welcome the rabbit and give him some vegetables to eat. Maybe he won't be silly anymore and will become our friend." + +So, they built a fence around the garden and left a small opening for the rabbit to come in. When the rabbit came back, they welcomed him and gave him some vegetables to eat. The rabbit was very happy and stopped being silly. From that day on, the family and the rabbit became good friends and shared their vegetables together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a meeting with her friends at the park. They were going to play together. But when she got there, it was very quiet. Her friends weren't there yet. Lily didn't know what to do, so she shrugged her shoulders and sat down on a bench to wait. + +After a little while, Lily's friends arrived. They were sorry they were late. They had to finish their lunch first. But Lily didn't mind. She was happy to see her friends. They played together and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily was sad. She didn't want the meeting to end. But she knew they would see each other again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a nice cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to sleep a lot. One day, Whiskers went for a walk and saw a statue. The statue was very big and made of stone. Whiskers thought the statue was nice too. + +But then, a dog came along and barked at Whiskers. Whiskers got scared and ran away. But when Whiskers looked back, he saw the dog was barking at the statue, not at him. Whiskers felt silly for being scared and decided to take a nap next to the nice statue. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he found an unusual piece of wood on the ground. It was very smooth and had a funny shape. Timmy picked it up and shook it. Suddenly, a genie appeared! + +The genie said to Timmy, "I will grant you one wish, but be careful what you wish for." Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I wish for a big bag of candy!" The genie granted his wish and Timmy was very happy. + +But as he ate all the candy, he soon realized that he had made a mistake. He should have wished for something more important, like happiness or love. Timmy learned that sometimes the things we think we want are not always the best for us. He promised to be more careful with his wishes in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla named Bobo. Bobo was very strong and loved to eat bananas. One day, Bobo saw a little girl named Lily crying. Bobo asked, "Why are you crying, Lily?" Lily said, "I lost my toy." + +Bobo was very thoughtful and wanted to help Lily find her toy. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will manage to find your toy." Bobo looked everywhere for Lily's toy. He looked under the bed, in the closet, and even in the toy box. Finally, Bobo found the toy and gave it back to Lily. + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Bobo. You are my hero!" Bobo smiled and said, "No problem, Lily. I am always here to help." From that day on, Lily and Bobo were the best of friends and had many fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and make things with his hands. He was very creative. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a big hug and said, "Let's make something together!" Timmy was very excited and ran to get his crayons and paper. + +As they sat down to draw, Timmy's mommy noticed he was getting distracted by the screen on his tablet. She gently reminded him that sometimes it's good to take a break from screens and use our imaginations. Timmy agreed and put his tablet away. + +Together, they made a beautiful picture of a big, happy family hugging each other. Timmy's mommy gave him another big hug and said, "I love being creative with you!" Timmy smiled and hugged her back, feeling happy and loved. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a ball that was very bumpy and had a rough texture. She didn't like how it felt in her hands. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, had a ball that was smooth and soft. She wanted a ball like that, but didn't know how to get one. She thought about it for a while and decided to ask her mom for help. + +Her mom told her that sometimes we can improve things by making changes to them. So, Lily decided to paint her bumpy ball with bright colors and add some stickers to make it more charming. + +When Lily went back to the park with her new and improved ball, all her friends loved it! They all wanted to play with it and even asked Lily how she made it so pretty. Lily felt happy that she was able to make something better and learned that sometimes we can improve things with a little creativity and effort. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to dig holes in the backyard. One day, Max's owner noticed that Max was limping. Max's owner took him to the vet. The vet took an x-ray of Max's leg and found out that Max had a broken bone. + +Max was sad because he couldn't dig holes anymore. His owner tried to encourage him by giving him treats and playing with him, but Max still felt sad. One day, Max smelled something smelly coming from the neighbor's yard. He started to dig a hole to find out what it was. + +His owner saw that Max was happy again and realized that digging was important to Max. So, his owner made a special digging area just for Max. Max was so happy and started to dig again. He wasn't sad anymore because he could still do what he loved. +Once upon a time, there was a birdie named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, Tweety saw a big mountain with fire and smoke coming out of it. It was a volcano! Tweety was scared but he wanted to see it up close. + +Tweety flew closer and closer to the volcano. He saw that some people were playing near it. They were very careless and didn't know it was dangerous. Suddenly, the volcano started to erupt! Lava and rocks flew out of it and the people ran away. Tweety was very scared but he flew away as fast as he could. + +From that day on, Tweety knew that flying was fun but he had to be careful and not go near dangerous things like volcanoes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures of his favorite animals. One day, Timmy drew a picture of a lion. He showed his picture to his mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I drew a lion!" + +His mom said, "Wow, Timmy! That's a powerful image of a lion you drew. Can you add some more animals to your picture?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy! I can add some zebras and giraffes too!" So, Timmy added some zebras and giraffes to his picture of the lion. His mom was so proud of him and said, "You did a great job, Timmy! Your picture is beautiful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved playing soccer with his friends. He wanted to score a goal so badly. He planned to practice every day after school. + +Tim worked very hard and practiced every day. He kicked the ball high in the air and tried to score a goal. One day, during a game, he finally scored a goal! His friends cheered and Tim was so happy. He had a high score! + +From that day on, Tim continued to practice every day and he scored many more goals. He was so proud of himself and his hard work paid off. Tim learned that with a plan and practice, he could achieve great things. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived on a ranch. He was very old, and we call him "elderly". One day, a little girl came to visit the ranch. She noticed that the old man was very kind and friendly. + +"Hello, sir," said the little girl. "I like your ranch. It's very big." + +"Thank you, little girl," replied the old man. "I've lived here for a long time. What brings you to my ranch?" + +"I wanted to see the animals," said the little girl. "I noticed that you have many cows and horses." + +"Yes, I do," said the old man. "Would you like to help me feed them?" + +The little girl happily agreed, and they spent the rest of the day together, taking care of the animals on the ranch. From that day on, they became good friends and would often spend time together on the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a shiny box that could open and close. It was very attractive, with lots of colors and sparkles. + +Lily showed the box to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! This box is so pretty. Can I keep it?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, Lily. But be careful with it. It's a special box that can record your voice." + +Lily was excited and asked, "What does record mean?" + +"It means the box can remember what you say and play it back to you later," her mom explained. + +Lily spent the whole day playing with her new box, recording her songs and stories. She was so happy to have found something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She lived in a small place with her mommy and daddy. One day, her daddy lost his job and they had no money to buy food. They were very sad. + +Lily wanted to help her family, so she went to the store to buy some food. But when she got there, she saw a man trying to steal a sack of apples. She told the man it was wrong to steal and he gave her the apples. She brought them home to her mommy and daddy and they were very happy. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even though they were poor, they had each other and that was the most important thing. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a shiny shield that he loved to show off. One day, the knight went on an adventure and his shield got broken. He felt sad and restless because he didn't know how to fix it. + +But then, he met a kind wizard who knew how to fix things. The wizard used his magic to fix the shield and make it shiny again. The knight was very happy and thanked the wizard. + +After that, the knight continued on his adventure with his newly fixed shield. He felt proud and strong with it by his side. And whenever he felt restless, he would just look at his shield and feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a street with many houses and trees. One day, Lily went for a walk on the street. She saw a big, thick cloud in the sky. She wondered what was inside the cloud. + +Lily kept walking and saw a cat sitting on a fence. The cat was black and white and had big green eyes. Lily wondered if the cat was hungry. She gave the cat some milk and the cat licked it up. + +As Lily walked further down the street, she saw a boy playing with a ball. The ball was red and bouncy. The boy threw the ball to Lily and she caught it. The ball was so bouncy that it almost bounced away from her! Lily wondered if she could play with the boy and his ball for a little while. + +Lily had a fun walk on the street and saw many interesting things. She saw a cloud, a cat, and a ball. She wondered about many things and had a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big cactus in the corner of the yard. It was prickly and green. + +Lily wanted to touch the cactus, but her mommy said it was too dangerous. So, Lily decided to tie a ribbon around the cactus instead. She found a clean ribbon and carefully wrapped it around the cactus. + +Now, every time Lily went outside to play, she would see the cactus with its pretty ribbon. It made her happy and she knew it was safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very gifted and loved to play with her toys. One day, her mommy gave her a gift. It was a big box with a pretty bow on top. Lily was so happy and opened the box right away. Inside was a quiz game! Lily loved to play games, so she was very excited. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy gave her a cup of juice to drink. Lily loved to drink juice, so she drank it all up. Then, Lily asked her mommy if they could play the quiz game together. They sat down and started to play. Lily got so many questions right because she was so smart. Her mommy was very proud of her. + +After they finished playing, Lily's mommy gave her another cup of juice to drink. Lily drank it all up and then gave her mommy a big hug. She was so happy to have such a fun day with her mommy and to get a special gift. From that day on, Lily loved to play the quiz game and drink juice with her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily saw her neighbor, a boy named Max, playing outside. She was scared to talk to him, but she wanted to play with him. + +"Hi Max, do you want to play with me?" Lily asked. + +Max smiled and said, "Sure, I would love to play with you. What do you want to play?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's play with my dolls." + +So, they played with Lily's dolls and had so much fun. After they finished playing, Max said, "Thanks for playing with me, Lily. You're a great neighbor." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Max. I'm glad we can play together." +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. She was very delicate and kind. One day, the man went to the park and met a little girl. + +"Hi there! Do you want to play with me?" asked the little girl. + +"Yes, I want to play with you!" said the man. + +"Do you know where my ball is?" asked the little girl. + +"No, I don't know where your ball is," said the man. + +The little girl started to cry. The man's wife heard the crying and came outside. + +"What's wrong?" asked the wife. + +"The little girl lost her ball and I don't know where it is," said the man. + +"I'll help you find it," said the wife. + +Together, they found the ball and the little girl was very happy. She hugged the man and his wife and said, "Thank you for helping me!" +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his puzzle toys. He would pause and think before putting the pieces together. One day, Max's friend, a cat named Lily, came to play. They worked on the puzzle together, taking turns and helping each other. When they finished, they felt happy and proud of themselves. From that day on, Max and Lily played together often, always being friendly and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She really liked to eat mints. One day, she saw a jar of mints on the kitchen counter. She wanted to eat them, but her mom said no because it was almost dinner time. + +Lily got frustrated and started to pout. She didn't want to wait for dinner. Then, her mom whispered to her, "I have a surprise for you after dinner." Lily's eyes got big and she got excited. She wondered what the surprise could be. + +After dinner, her mom gave her a new pack of mints. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. She whispered, "Thank you!" and smiled. She was no longer frustrated and enjoyed her mints happily. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Tweetie who lived in a nest. One day, Tweetie found a shiny rock that looked like a diamond. But it was fake, not real! Tweetie didn't know what to do with it, so she decided to sell it. + +Tweetie flew all around the forest, looking for someone to buy her shiny rock. She asked the squirrels, the rabbits, and even the bees, but no one wanted it. Finally, she found a kind lady who said she would buy it for her collection. + +With the money she got from selling the fake diamond, Tweetie bought some new twigs and feathers to make her nest even cozier. She was very happy and slept soundly in her new and improved nest every night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing in his room when he found a safe. The safe was big and black, and it looked scary to Timmy. + +Timmy asked his mom, "What is this?" His mom said, "That's a safe. It's where we keep important things." Timmy asked, "Can we unlock it?" His mom said, "I don't know the combination, but let's try." + +Timmy and his mom tried many combinations, but none worked. Timmy said, "I wish we could open it." His mom said, "Sometimes it's better to leave things locked up. We don't want to get into trouble." Timmy nodded and learned that sometimes it's better to leave things alone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved going to class. He always listened to his teacher and did his homework. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came to class with a new toy. Timmy was envious of Johnny's toy and wanted to play with it. + +During recess, Timmy asked Johnny if he could play with the toy. Johnny said yes, but only if Timmy could answer a question. The question was, "What is the opposite of hot?" Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Cold!" Johnny was impressed and let Timmy play with the toy. + +Later in class, the teacher asked the students to examine a picture and find all the animals in it. Timmy remembered the question from earlier and knew the answer was hidden in the picture. He found a penguin, which was the opposite of hot, and raised his hand to answer. The teacher was proud of Timmy and gave him a gold star. Timmy learned that sometimes being envious can lead to learning something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a big tree in the forest. His home was covered with cobwebs. One day, Spidey wanted to play outside, but it was a gray and rainy day. He was sad because he couldn't go out to play. So, he decided to make a cozy cobweb blanket to cover himself. + +Spidey worked very hard, gathering all the cobwebs he could find. He spun and spun until he had a big, fluffy cobweb blanket. He covered himself with it and felt warm and cozy. He was so happy that he fell asleep. + +When Spidey woke up, the sun was shining and the sky was blue. He was so excited to go outside and play. He shook off his cobweb blanket and ran outside to enjoy the beautiful day. From that day on, Spidey knew that he could always make a cozy cobweb blanket to cover himself on gray and rainy days. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max saw a colorful butterfly flying in the sky. He wanted to catch it, so he ran after it. The butterfly flew higher and higher until it disappeared into the landscape. + +Max was sad he couldn't catch the butterfly, but then he saw a bone on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and started to bite it. The bone was very tasty! Max was happy again and continued to run and play in the park with his colorful bone. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny wanted to go on an adventure, but he needed his passport. He asked his mommy where it was, and she said it was in his backpack. + +Benny went to his backpack and found his passport. He was so happy! He wanted to go on an adventure to the forest. Benny was a little fearful, but he wanted to be brave. + +Benny went to the forest and met a bunny. The bunny asked Benny if he wanted to play hide-and-seek. Benny said yes, and they started to play. Benny was very good at hiding, and he won the game. + +Benny was so happy that he forgot about his fears. He had a great adventure with his new friend, the bunny. Benny learned that sometimes it's good to be brave and try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play in her armchair. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. But Lily didn't want to clean her room. She wanted to play. + +"Lily, you need to clean your room," said her mom. + +"I don't want to clean my room. I want to play in my armchair," said Lily. + +Her mom looked at the armchair and saw that it was filthy. "You can play in your armchair after you clean your room. And we can store your toys in the armchair," said her mom. + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, I will clean my room." So, Lily cleaned her room and her mom helped her store her toys in the armchair. And then Lily got to play in her clean armchair. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, but he didn't like to tidy them up. His mom would always tell him to put them away, but Timmy would ignore her. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to close the door because it was getting cold outside. Timmy went to close the door, but he saw his toys on the floor and decided to play with them instead. His mom asked him again to close the door, but Timmy ignored her again. + +After a while, Timmy's mom got tired of asking him to tidy up and close the door. She decided to tidy up the toys herself and close the door. Timmy realized that he should have listened to his mom and helped tidy up his toys. From then on, he tried his best to keep his toys tidy and always listened to his mom when she asked him to do something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her garden and look at all the lovely flowers. One day, as she was walking, she saw a worm wriggling in the dirt. Lily thought the worm was very interesting and decided to pick it up gently. She held the worm in her hand and watched it move. The worm was very small and had a lovely brown color. After a few minutes, Lily put the worm back down in the dirt and continued to wander around her garden, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny was very scared of the dark and always felt fearful when the sun went down. One day, Benny was hopping around and he fell into a hole! He was so scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Benny remembered what his mom had told him. She said, "When you feel scared, take a deep breath and relax." So, Benny closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and relaxed. + +After a little while, Benny opened his eyes and saw that he wasn't scared anymore. He looked around and saw that the hole wasn't so scary after all. In fact, he kind of liked it in there. Benny realized that sometimes when we feel fearful, all we need to do is relax and things aren't so scary anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Max's owner, a kind girl named Lily, decided to teach Max a new trick. + +"Lily, what are you going to teach Max?" asked Max's friend, a curious cat named Mittens. + +"I'm going to teach Max how to roll over," replied Lily. + +Max didn't know what "roll over" meant, but he was excited to learn. Lily showed Max how to lie down and then she said, "Roll over, Max!" Max tried and tried, but he just couldn't do it. + +"Don't worry, Max," said Mittens. "I'll help you practice." + +So, every day, Max and Mittens practiced rolling over until Max finally learned how to do it. Lily was so proud of Max and Mittens for working together to learn something new. + +As a reward, Lily gave Max and Mittens each a shiny copper penny to play with. They had so much fun chasing the pennies around and playing together. Max was grateful to have such a helpful friend like Mittens. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles. He always wanted to ride one, but he was too small. One day, he saw a big motorcycle and he wanted to ride it so badly. He got on the motorcycle and started to ride it. But he didn't know how to stop it. He was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a smart man saw Timmy and came to help him. He told Timmy to release the gas and the motorcycle would stop. Timmy did what the smart man said and the motorcycle stopped. The smart man taught Timmy how to ride the motorcycle safely. + +Timmy learned that it's important to ask for help when you don't know what to do. He also learned that it's important to be safe when riding a motorcycle. From that day on, Timmy never rode a motorcycle without a helmet and he always asked for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy wanted to go on a journey to find a treasure. He asked his mom if he could go, but she said no because it was too dangerous. Timmy was sad and didn't understand why he couldn't go. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and Timmy asked him if he could go on the journey. His dad said yes, but only if he promised to be quiet and listen to his dad's instructions. Timmy was so happy and promised to be quiet. + +As they walked on their journey, Timmy noticed that the trees were getting taller and the birds were getting louder. He asked his dad why everything was increasing. His dad explained that they were getting closer to the treasure, and that's why everything was getting bigger and louder. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and Timmy got scared. His dad told him to be quiet and stay close to him. They found the treasure and Timmy was so happy. He thanked his dad for taking him on the journey and promised to always listen to his dad's instructions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw her mom baking cookies in the kitchen. + +"Mommy, can I help you bake cookies?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, sweetie! Let's put on our aprons and hats," replied her mom. + +Lily put on her red hat and apron and helped her mom mix the ingredients for the cookies. After they were done baking, they sat down and enjoyed the warm, delicious cookies together. + +"Mmm, these cookies are so yummy!" said Lily. + +"I know, we make a great baking team," said her mom with a smile. + +From that day on, Lily loved to bake with her mom and wear her red hat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to go on a hike. Timmy was excited because he had never been on a hike before. + +When they arrived at the trail, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to climb to the top of a mountain. Timmy was a bit scared because he didn't know if he was fit enough to climb a mountain. But his mom encouraged him and said, "I know you can do it, Timmy! Just take it one step at a time." + +So, Timmy started climbing the mountain. It was hard work, but he kept going. Along the way, he met a friendly human who was also climbing the mountain. They chatted for a bit and the human told Timmy, "If you keep trying, you will succeed in reaching the top." + +Finally, after a long and tiring climb, Timmy and his mom made it to the top of the mountain. Timmy was so proud of himself for succeeding in climbing the mountain. He turned to his mom and said, "I did it! I climbed the mountain!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you did, Timmy. You are a very fit and strong little boy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can we do yoga together?" Her mommy said, "Yes, let's do it!" They sat on the floor and started to do yoga. Lily was happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. Lily got scared and said, "Mommy, what was that?" Her mommy said, "Don't be scared, it's just the thunder outside." Lily said, "Oh, I see." They continued to do yoga, but then Lily accidentally split her legs too wide and fell down. Her mommy helped her up and said, "It's okay, we can try again." They laughed and continued doing yoga together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but one day he got stuck behind a big wall. He wanted to go home to his mommy, but he couldn't climb over the wall. + +Timmy started to cry, but then he heard a loud noise. It was a big truck! The truck driver saw Timmy and stopped to help him. + +The driver hurried to get a ladder and put it against the wall. Timmy climbed up the ladder and over the wall, and he was so happy to be home with his mommy. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful when playing near walls. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the beach. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They brought a big bag with them. When they got there, they unpacked the bag and took out a lot of toys to play with. + +While they were playing, Lily saw something strange in the water. It was a jellyfish! She ran to her mommy and daddy and told them about it. Her mommy said, "Don't touch it, jellyfish can sting you!" + +Lily was a little scared, but her daddy said, "Don't worry, it's just a mild sting. We'll stay away from it and keep playing." They had so much fun at the beach that day, and Lily couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Jack. Jack was very generous and liked to share his toys with his friends. One day, Jack and his friends went to see a big firework show. The fireworks were so pretty and colorful! Jack's favorite firework was the one that looked like a big star. + +The next day, Jack wanted to paint a picture of the firework show. He got out his paints and started to paint. He used lots of colors like red, blue, and yellow. Jack painted a big star just like the firework he liked the most. When he was finished, he showed his painting to his friends. They all thought it was very pretty! + +From that day on, Jack loved to paint pictures of things he saw. He painted flowers, trees, and even his dog. And every time he saw a firework show, he painted a picture of his favorite firework. Jack was very happy because he had found a fun new hobby. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to play outside in the dirt with his friends. One day, Floppy's mom told him to come inside and take a bath because he was very dirty. Floppy didn't want to take a bath because he was having too much fun playing with his friends. + +Later that night, Floppy went to bed feeling worried. He started to think about all the dirt on him and how he didn't take a bath. He was afraid his mom would be mad at him. Floppy couldn't sleep because he was too worried. + +The next day, Floppy woke up feeling very sick. His mom took him to the doctor and they found out that he had gotten very sick from all the dirt on him. Floppy felt very sad because he didn't listen to his mom and take a bath. From that day on, Floppy always made sure to take a bath and stay clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a lime on the ground. She didn't know what it was, but it looked interesting. She picked it up and turned it around in her hands. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the lime. It was making a strange sound. Lily was scared because it was unknown to her. She decided to show it to her mom. + +Her mom told her that it was a lime and that it was safe to eat. Lily was curious and took a bite. She loved the sour taste of the lime and ate the whole thing. From that day on, she would always turn the lime over in her hands before eating it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, he was playing in the park and he stubbed his toe on a rock. It hurt a lot and Timmy started to cry. + +But then, a clever old man came over and said, "Timmy, if you relax and take deep breaths, the pain will go away." Timmy tried it and it worked! His toe felt better. + +From that day on, Timmy remembered to relax when he got hurt. He even taught his friends to do the same. And they all lived happily ever after, with no more sore toes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends, but he always seemed to be tripping over his own feet. One day, Benny and his friends were playing a game of hide-and-seek when they heard a loud noise. + +"What was that?" asked Benny, his little nose twitching. + +"I don't know," said his friend, a little rabbit named Rosie. "But it sounded like a stamp." + +Benny's heart began to tremble with fear. He didn't like loud noises. Suddenly, they heard the noise again, even louder this time. Benny's friends started to run away, but Benny couldn't move. He was too scared. + +Just then, they saw a big moose walking through the forest. He had been the one making the loud noise. Benny's friends laughed and teased him for being scared, but Benny didn't mind. He was just happy that he wasn't in danger after all. From that day on, Benny learned to be a little less clumsy and a little more brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things. She had a big jar where she would put all the rocks and flowers she found outside. One day, she went for a walk and found a big, hairy caterpillar. She carefully picked it up and put it in her jar with her other treasures. + +But then, Lily saw something that made her sad. Someone had left some waste on the ground. It was a dirty, old can that had been thrown away. Lily knew that waste was bad for the Earth and animals like the caterpillar she had collected. So, she picked up the can and threw it away in the trash bin. + +Lily was happy that she could collect things that made her happy, but also help keep the Earth clean and safe for all the animals. And the hairy caterpillar in her jar was happy too, because it had a new friend to keep it company. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special toy, a shiny coin with a big number on it. Lily's mommy said it had a lot of value and was very important. + +One day, Lily's big brother, Max, took the coin and ran away. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to fold her hands and pray for her coin to come back. + +Later that day, Max came back and gave the coin back to Lily. She was happy and hugged her brother. But she still didn't know why he took it. It remained a mysterious puzzle to her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his ball. One day, Timmy threw his ball too hard and it broke a window. His mom was very upset and told him to go to the mechanic to fix the window. + +Timmy went to the mechanic and saw that he had a lot of tools. He asked the mechanic what he was doing. The mechanic said he was fixing a car. Timmy thought that was very cool. + +When Timmy got home, he told his mom about the mechanic and how he fixed the car. His mom was happy that Timmy learned something new. She told him that it's important to be careful and not throw things too hard, so you don't break anything. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful with things and not to throw them too hard. And sometimes, you can learn something new from other people, like Timmy did from the mechanic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a fragile glass ball. She loved to throw it up in the air and catch it. + +One day, Lily's mom warned her to be careful with the glass ball because it could break easily. But Lily ignored her mom's warning and continued to play with the glass ball. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with the glass ball near the exit of the house. She threw the ball up in the air, but this time she missed it and it fell to the ground. The glass ball shattered into a million tiny pieces. + +Lily realized that she should have listened to her mom's warning about the fragile glass ball. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom's advice and was more careful with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a fluffy teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she saw a man playing a beautiful flute. She thought it was adorable and wanted to learn how to play it. + +Later that day, Lily went to her grandma's house for dinner. Her grandma made her favorite meal, spaghetti and meatballs. After dinner, Lily's grandma gave her a big hug and said, "I have a surprise for you!" Lily was excited to see what it was. Her grandma brought out a brand new flute for her to play! Lily was so happy and started to play it right away. + +As she was playing, she noticed Teddy was looking a little sad. So, she decided to play a sweet melody for him. Suddenly, Teddy's paw started to move and he pinched her on the nose! Everyone laughed and Lily realized that Teddy loved the flute too. From that day on, Lily and Teddy played beautiful music together and they were the happiest friends in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowy. Lily loved Snowy very much and she always took good care of her. One day, Snowy got sick and Lily knew she needed to take her to the vet. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can we go to the place where Snowy can get better?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, we need to take Snowy to the vet. They will help her feel better." + +Lily and her mom went to the vet's place. The vet was very nice and told Lily that Snowy just needed some medicine. After a few days, Snowy was feeling much better and Lily was so happy. She hugged her white cat and said, "I'm so glad you're better now, Snowy." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his toy cars. He had a red car and a blue car. He made them zoom around on the ground. + +Suddenly, the sun came out and it was very hot. Timmy's ice cream started to melt. He tried to eat it quickly, but it was too messy. + +His mom came outside and saw the mess. "Timmy, what happened?" she asked. + +"My ice cream melted and made a big mess," Timmy said sadly. + +"Don't worry, we can clean it up together," his mom said with a smile. And they cleaned up the messy ice cream together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved his bathrobe because it was cozy and warm. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the park. Timmy was excited to play on the swings and slide. + +But when they got to the park, Timmy saw a big dog and felt worried. He didn't want to go near the dog. His mom told him not to worry and that the dog was friendly. + +After a while, Timmy forgot about the dog and had lots of fun at the park. When they got home, Timmy put on his bathrobe and felt happy and warm. He told his mom that he was excited to go to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Billy. One day, Billy was playing with his toys when he tripped and fell down. It hurt a lot and he cried because he felt pain. His mom came running and hugged him, but the pain didn't go away. + +The next day, Billy woke up and the pain was still there. It was a dull pain, but it was still hurting. He tried to play with his toys, but it wasn't fun anymore. Something bad was going to happen. + +Later that day, Billy's mom took him to the doctor. The doctor said there was something wrong and they had to go to the hospital. Billy was scared and didn't want to go, but his mom said it was important. At the hospital, the doctors tried to help, but it was too late. Something bad did happen. Billy passed away and his mom was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a little yellow flower in the grass. She picked the flower and held it in her hand. It was so pretty! She showed it to her mommy and they both smiled. From that day on, Lily loved to pick little yellow flowers whenever she went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the beach. One day, she saw a crab on the sand. The crab seemed scared and Lily wanted to help it. + +"Hello little crab, are you okay?" Lily asked. + +The crab didn't answer, but Lily could see that it was smelly. "Oh no, you need a bath!" she said. + +Lily picked up the crab and took it to the ocean. She washed it with water and soap. The crab seemed happy and it even waved its claws as if saying thank you. From that day on, Lily and the crab became friends and they played together every time she went to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with cones. One day, Mittens saw a big cone on the ground. Mittens wanted to play with the cone, but it was too heavy. Mittens tried to push the cone, but it didn't move. Mittens thought for a moment and then managed to roll the cone with her paw. Mittens was very happy and played with the cone all day. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a big swamp. He loved to jump and play in the mud. One day, he found a delicious fly to eat. The frog was so happy to have found such a yummy treat. + +As he ate the fly, he noticed that a part of it was stuck in his throat. He tried to cough it out, but it wouldn't come out. He was worried and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a kind bird flew by and saw the frog's distress. The bird knew what to do and gently tapped the frog's back until the fly part came out. The frog was so grateful and thanked the bird. From that day on, they became the best of friends and played in the swamp together. +Once upon a time, there was a big crane. It was yellow and had a long neck. The crane lived near a river and liked to catch fish for dinner. One day, the crane saw a man who needed help. The man's car was stuck in the mud. The crane was patient and helped the man by lifting the car with its strong beak. The man was very happy and said thank you to the crane. + +Later that day, the crane was hungry and decided to cook some fish for dinner. It went to the river and caught a big fish. Then, it went back to its home and started to cook the fish. The crane was very good at cooking and made the fish taste very yummy. It ate the fish and went to sleep, feeling happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big red ball that she liked to play with every day. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to, but she knew it was important to listen to her mommy. So, she picked up her ball and put it in the toy box. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work. He was very happy because he had a success at his job. Lily didn't know what that meant, but she could tell her daddy was happy. He picked her up and gave her a big hug. + +Before bed, Lily's mommy and daddy read her a story. As they were reading, the phone started to ring. It was someone calling for Lily's daddy. He answered the phone and talked for a little while. When he hung up, he said it was just a regular phone call. + +Lily fell asleep with her favorite stuffed animal, feeling happy and loved. +One day, a boy named Tim and his dad wanted to build a big sand castle. It was a hot day at the beach. They took their shovels and started to dig. Tim's dad said, "We need to make the sand wet to build a strong castle." Tim nodded and went to get water from the sea. + +As Tim walked to the sea, he saw a man with a long whip. The man was showing people how to make big, fun shapes with the whip. Tim watched and thought, "I want to try that too!" But he remembered the sand castle, so he filled his bucket with water and went back to his dad. + +When they finished the sand castle, Tim told his dad about the man with the whip. They went to see him together. The man showed Tim how to use the whip. Tim made a big circle in the air and everyone clapped. At the end of the day, Tim and his dad went home, happy with their big sand castle and the fun they had with the whip. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was an enthusiastic dog who loved to play outside. One day, he saw dark clouds in the sky. Max knew a storm was coming, but he still wanted to play. + +Max went to his friend, the big tree. The tree would bow when the wind blew. Max liked to watch the tree bow and play with its leaves. The storm came, and the wind blew strong. The tree bowed more and more, and Max was very excited. + +After the storm, Max and the tree were happy. They played together in the sun. Max loved to play with his friend, the big tree. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw many kids playing and having fun. Tim wanted to show his mom how fast he could run. So, he started to run very, very fast. His mom was happy to see him run so fast. + +Suddenly, a big, scary dog came running into the park. The dog was barking loudly and all the kids got scared. Tim's mom knew this was an emergency. She quickly picked up Tim and took him to a safe place. + +After the scary dog left, Tim's mom told him that everything was okay now. Tim was happy that his mom was there to help him. They went back to playing in the park, and Tim showed his mom how high he could jump. They had a great day at the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a big ball. The ball was enormous! It was so big that all the kids in the town loved to play with it. They liked to kick the ball and try to make a goal. + +One day, a boy named Mark wanted to play with the enormous ball. He asked his friend, Sue, "Do you want to play with me? We can try to make a goal!" Sue said, "Yes, I want to play too!" + +Mark and Sue played with the enormous ball. They kicked it back and forth, trying to make a goal. They laughed and had lots of fun. At the end of the day, they were tired but happy. They both made a goal with the enormous ball. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an ordinary bus. The bus was big and yellow. Every day, the bus took kids to school and back home. The bus driver was a nice man named Tom. + +One day, the bus was on its way to school. The kids were happy and talking. Suddenly, a little cat ran in front of the bus. Tom saw the cat and said, "Oh no! I must save the cat!" He stopped the bus very fast. The kids were scared, but they knew Tom was trying to help. + +Tom got off the bus and picked up the cat. He said, "Don't worry, little cat. You are safe now." The kids on the bus cheered. They were happy that Tom saved the cat. From that day on, the kids knew that their ordinary bus was also a hero bus. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to count. One day, Lucy went with her mom and dad to a museum. The museum was big and had many things to see. + +Inside the museum, Lucy saw a room with icy things. There were icy animals and icy rocks. Lucy started to count them. She counted one, two, three, four, five icy things. She was so happy to count all the icy things. + +After counting the icy things, Lucy and her family went to see more in the museum. They saw big animals and pretty pictures. Lucy had a fun day at the museum with her mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little rocket. The rocket was very poor. It did not have many friends. One day, the rocket met a big bird. The bird was friendly and said, "Hello, little rocket! Do you want to play?" + +The little rocket was happy to make a friend. They played together all day. They laughed and had fun. But then, a big wind came. It started to scare the little rocket. The rocket said, "Oh no, I am scared! What can we do?" + +The big bird hugged the little rocket. The bird said, "Do not worry, my friend. I will help you." The big bird flew up high and pushed the wind away. The little rocket felt safe again. They continued to play and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy sun. The sun loved to shine and make everything warm. One day, the sun shone so bright that it started to burn the grass. + +A little puddle saw the grass burn and felt sad. The puddle wanted to help the grass. So, the puddle splashed water on the grass to make it feel better. + +The grass was very happy that the puddle helped it. The sun saw this and felt bad for burning the grass. The sun promised to be more careful and not burn the grass again. The grass, the puddle, and the sun all became friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a pretty bow in her hair. Lucy wanted to play outside, but she was fearful of the big dog next door. + +One day, Lucy was playing with her ball when it went into the dog's yard. She was scared, but she knew that she had to get her ball back. Lucy took a deep breath and went into the yard. + +The big dog saw Lucy and barked loudly. Lucy was so scared, but she didn't want to be punished for not getting her ball. She picked up her ball and showed the dog her pretty bow. The dog stopped barking and looked at the bow. Lucy slowly walked back to her yard, and the dog did not chase her. From that day on, Lucy was not fearful of the big dog anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow hippo. The yellow hippo was very big and liked to play in the water. One day, the yellow hippo met a new friend, a small bird. The bird was very happy to see the yellow hippo. + +The bird wanted to introduce the yellow hippo to all of her friends. They went to the big tree where the bird's friends lived. The yellow hippo was very excited to meet them. The birds were very happy to meet the yellow hippo too. + +They all played together in the water and had lots of fun. The yellow hippo and the small bird became best friends. They promised to play together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a modest mailman named Tom. He had a small red bag that he used to carry mail for everyone in the town. Tom was very kind, and he always had a big smile on his face. He loved to push the mail through the mail slots of the houses he visited. + +One sunny day, Tom met a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside her house. "Hi, Tom!" said Lily. "Do you have any mail for me today?" Tom looked in his bag and found a pretty pink letter just for Lily. "Yes, I do!" he replied. + +Tom pushed the mail through the slot, and Lily picked it up. She opened the letter and found a beautiful drawing from her friend. Lily was so happy. "Thank you, Tom!" she said. Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily! Enjoy your mail!" And with that, Tom continued on his way, bringing joy and mail to everyone in the town. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big cube. The cube was red and blue. Tim liked to play with the cube. He liked to throw it up and catch it. He liked to roll it on the ground. + +Tim had a friend named Sam. Sam was loud. He liked to yell and laugh. One day, Sam came to play with Tim. Tim showed Sam his cube. Sam liked the cube too. They played together with the cube. + +Tim said, "We need to share the cube." Sam said, "Yes, we can take turns." They took turns playing with the cube. Sam threw the cube up high, and Tim caught it. Then, Tim rolled the cube to Sam. They played and laughed all day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty bow in her hair. Lily liked to plan fun things to do with her friends. One day, Lily had a modern idea. She wanted to make a big tower with her blocks. So, she asked her friends to help her. + +"Let's plan to make a big tower with blocks," Lily said. Her friends were happy to help. They all worked together to make the tower. It was very tall and modern. They were proud of their work. + +After they finished the tower, Lily's mom came in. She saw the big, modern tower and smiled. "Good job, kids!" she said. "You worked together and made a great tower." + +The friends learned that when they plan and work together, they can do amazing things. They played happily, knowing that teamwork is important. And Lily's bow stayed in her hair, a reminder of their fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a huge clown. He lived in a big, colorful house. The clown loved to clean his house every day. The house was always shiny and bright. The huge clown was very happy. + +One sunny day, the huge clown went outside to play. He saw a little girl and wanted to make her laugh. The clown made funny faces and danced around. The little girl was scared and ran away. The huge clown was very sad. + +The huge clown went back to his house. He tried to clean his house to feel better. But this time, he could not make his house shiny and bright. The huge clown was very sad and cried. The house stayed messy and the clown never made anyone laugh again. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there were two groups who did not like each other. They had a big war. They fought and fought for a long time. + +One day, a kind girl from one group met a nice boy from the other group. They talked by the big tree. The girl said, "I don't like this war." The boy said, "Me too. We should be friends, not fight." + +The girl and boy went to their own groups and told them to stop the war. They said, "We can be friends and share the land." The groups listened and stopped fighting. + +In the end, the two groups became friends and lived happily together. The girl and boy were happy too. They played by the big tree every day. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved her bedroom. She had many toys in her bedroom. She played with her toys every day. But sometimes, her bedroom became messy. + +One day, Lucy's mom said, "Lucy, your bedroom is messy. Can you solve this problem?" Lucy looked around and saw her toys on the floor. She knew she had to clean up her bedroom. + +Lucy started to pick up her toys and put them away. She worked very hard. Soon, her bedroom was clean and neat. Lucy's mom came in and said, "Wow, Lucy! You solved the problem! Your bedroom is clean!" + +Lucy felt happy and proud. She learned that when she had a problem, she could solve it by working hard. And from that day on, Lucy always kept her bedroom clean and neat. +Once upon a time, in a dark forest, there lived a wise old owl. The owl had a lot of wisdom. All the animals would come to the owl for help when they had a problem. They would bow to the wise owl and ask for advice. + +One day, a little rabbit came to the wise owl. The rabbit was very sad. He had lost his toy in the dark forest. He bowed to the wise owl and asked for help. The wise owl thought for a moment and told the little rabbit to follow the path in the dark forest. + +The little rabbit followed the path and soon found his toy. He was very happy. He went back to the wise owl and bowed to thank him. The wise owl smiled and said, "Remember, even in the dark, there is always a way to find what you are looking for." + +From that day on, the little rabbit never felt scared of the dark forest again. He knew that with the wisdom of the wise owl, he could find his way through any problem. +One day, a girl named Sally wanted to print a picture. She liked to draw and color. She drew a big salad with many colors. There were red tomatoes, green lettuce, and yellow peppers. She was happy with her picture. + +Sally showed her mom the pretty salad picture. Her mom was grateful and gave her a hug. Sally felt warm and loved. She wanted to make more pictures for her mom. + +Sally and her mom went to the store. They bought real salad things like the picture. They made a big salad together. They ate it for dinner. Sally felt happy and proud. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to a show with her mom. At the show, there were people doing tricks. Lucy liked the tricks and clapped her hands. "Applaud, Lucy, applaud!" her mom said. Lucy was happy and clapped more. + +After the show, Lucy and her mom walked by a jail. In the jail, there was a sad man. Lucy wanted to make the man happy. She said, "Mom, can we do something for the sad man?" + +Her mom thought for a moment and said, "We can give him some food and a nice note." So, they went home and made a meal for the sad man. They also wrote a note that said, "We hope you feel better." + +The next day, they gave the meal and the note to the sad man. The sad man was grateful and smiled. Lucy felt happy that she could help someone. And from that day on, Lucy always tried to make others happy. +Once upon a time, in a quiet town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play golf. Every day, he would go to the park and play with his friends. + +One day, while Tim was playing golf, he saw a shiny ball. "Look at that shine!" said Tim to his friend, Sam. "I want to play with that shiny ball!" Sam replied, "Okay, let's play with it!" + +As they played with the shiny ball, it started to get dark. The sky became dark too, and they could not see the ball anymore. They were sad because they lost the shiny ball. + +The next day, they went back to the park to look for the shiny ball. But they could not find it. Tim and Sam were very sad. They never found the shiny ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom and a little girl named Sue. They were brother and sister. They had a bedroom that they shared. In the bedroom, they had a big toy box with many toys. + +One day, Tom and Sue found a fake snake in the toy box. It was green and long. They both wanted to play with it. Tom said, "Let's share the snake." Sue agreed, and they played with the snake together. + +They took turns pretending to be scared of the snake. They laughed and had a lot of fun. After they played, they put the fake snake back in the toy box. Tom and Sue were happy because they shared and had fun in their bedroom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to spend his days playing outside in the sun. One day, Tim went on a big adventure to find the light. + +Tim walked and walked towards the east. He saw pretty flowers, tall trees, and soft grass. The sky was blue, and the sun was shining. Tim felt happy and excited on his adventure. + +As Tim walked, he saw a light up ahead. It was a beautiful butterfly, shining like a light in the sun. Tim smiled and watched the butterfly fly away. He knew he had found the light on his adventure to the east. +Once upon a time, there was a girl with long hair. She liked to play with her hair all day. One day, she met a boy who did not know much. People would say he was ignorant. + +The girl with long hair wanted to help the boy learn. She tried to teach him how to say new words. The boy did not want to learn. He just wanted to play with her hair. + +The girl got sad because the boy did not want to learn. She tried to show him how to say "hair". The boy still did not want to learn. The girl with long hair went away. The boy was left all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy named Tom. Tom lived near a big mountain. He liked to play and run around the mountain all day. + +One day, Tom saw the mountain was dirty. He wanted to clean the mountain. So, he took a big broom and started to clean. He worked hard all day, but the mountain was still dirty. + +Tom felt tired and sad. He could not clean the whole mountain. The mountain stayed dirty, and Tom went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Bob. Bob was an original pirate, not like the others. He liked to pick flowers and play with his pet parrot, Polly. Bob and Polly would sail on their big boat, looking for fun things to do. + +One day, Bob and Polly saw a beautiful island. They decided to go and pick some flowers there. Bob picked red flowers, blue flowers, and yellow flowers. Polly helped by holding the flowers in her beak. They were both very happy. + +After picking flowers, Bob and Polly went back to their boat. They sailed away to find more fun things to do. They knew that being an original pirate was the best way to live. And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a cat named Tom. Tom was a flexible cat. He could bend and twist in funny ways. One day, Tom went for a walk in the fog. The fog was very thick, and Tom could not see well. + +Tom heard a voice in the fog. It was his friend, the bird named Sue. Sue said, "Tom, be careful in the fog. It is hard to see." + +Tom realized Sue was right. He needed to be careful. So, Tom and Sue walked together in the fog. They helped each other see where to go. + +Soon, the fog went away. Tom and Sue could see again. They played in the park and had fun. They were happy they had each other to help in the fog. +One day, it began to rain. A man with a big mustache was walking outside. The rain was loud, and it made the man's mustache all wet. He did not like it. He wanted to find a way to keep his mustache dry. + +The man tried to hide under a tree, but the rain was still loud and wet. He saw a little girl with an umbrella. The man asked if he could share the umbrella with her. The little girl said yes, and they both walked together under the umbrella. + +The rain stopped being loud, and the mustache was dry again. The man and the little girl became friends. They played together and had fun even when it rained. The man was happy that his mustache was dry, and the little girl was happy to help. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a colorful watch on the ground. It was very pretty with lots of colors. He picked it up and put it on his wrist. Tim liked the watch very much. + +Tim showed the watch to his friend, Sally. "Look at my watch!" he said. Sally smiled and said, "It's so nice! I wish I had one too." Tim felt happy that Sally liked his watch. But he did not know that the watch could ring. + +Later, while they were playing, the watch started to ring. Tim and Sally were surprised. They looked at the watch and saw a button. Tim pushed the button, and the ringing stopped. They laughed and played more. + +The next day, Tim and Sally played again. The watch rang, and they knew what to do. They pushed the button and laughed. The colorful watch made their playtime more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Tom. Tom was very impatient. He wanted to find a big treasure. + +One sunny day, Tom met a little girl named Sue. Sue was playing with a map. Tom asked, "Can I use your map?" Sue said, "Yes, you can use it." + +Tom and Sue used the map to find the treasure. They walked a long way and saw a big tree. They dug under the tree and found a big chest. Inside the chest, there were gold coins and pretty jewels. Tom and Sue were very happy. They shared the treasure and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a new swing in the park. It was an unknown swing, she had never seen it before. + +Lucy ran to the swing and grabbed the ropes. She sat down and started to swing back and forth. Her friends cheered for her and clapped their hands. Lucy felt very happy on the new swing. + +After a while, Lucy's friends took turns on the swing too. They all had a fun day playing together. They loved the new swing and promised to come back to the park again soon. +Once upon a time, in a normal little town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play in the mud. He would wake up early every day to play outside in the mud before his friends came over. + +One day, Tim woke up and saw that the mud was gone! He was very sad. Tim looked all around his yard, but he could not find the mud. He did not know what to do. + +Tim's friends came over to play. They saw that Tim was sad. They all worked together to find more mud. They found some by the big tree. Tim was happy again, and they all played in the mud together. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little bug. The bug liked to play in the soil all day. He had many friends who played with him too. They loved to dig and make tunnels in the ground. + +One day, the bug saw a big leaf. He wanted to lift it with his tiny legs. He tried and tried, but the leaf was too heavy. So, he asked his friends to help him. + +Together, the jolly bug and his friends lifted the big leaf. They were very happy and proud. They played under the leaf and had a fun day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man named Tom. He had a big house and lots of toys. Tom loved to play with his toys all day long. + +One day, Tom found a bottle of oil. He did not know what to do with it. He tried to play with it, but it made his toys all slippery. Tom started to frown because he did not like the mess. + +Tom's mom saw him frown and asked what was wrong. Tom showed her the oil and the mess. Mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can clean it up." They cleaned the toys and put the oil away. Tom was happy again and played with his toys all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a troubled thief. He wanted to take things that were not his. One day, he saw a big, red ball in a yard. He wanted to keep it, but he knew it was wrong. + +The thief saw a little girl playing near the ball. She was happy and laughing. The thief felt bad and didn't want to make her sad. He walked up to the girl and said, "Hello, can I play with you and your ball?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, you can play with me. But you should not keep things that are not yours. It's not nice." The thief agreed and they played together. He learned that it was better to share and be kind. From that day on, the troubled thief was not a thief anymore. He became a good friend to everyone in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a young dog named Max. Max loved to play and run all day. He was very alert and could hear when his friends were coming to play. + +One day, Max saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with it so much. So he started to run very fast. Max used his speed to catch the ball before it went away. + +Max was so happy that he got the ball. He played with the ball all day with his friends. They all had so much fun together. And Max learned that being alert and fast can be really great. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the woods. She saw a small, scared bird sitting on a tree branch. The bird was sad because its nest had fallen into a pile of ash. Lily felt bad for the bird and wanted to help. + +Lily said, "Don't worry, little bird, I will help you make a new nest." The bird was happy and thanked Lily. They worked together to find sticks and leaves to make a new nest. Lily was careful not to touch the ash because she knew she would hate how dirty it would make her hands. + +When they finished the new nest, the bird was no longer scared. It was very happy and grateful to Lily for her help. The bird sang a beautiful song to thank her. Lily felt happy that she could help her new friend and they played together in the woods for the rest of the day. +One day, a quiet little beetle named Bob was walking in the forest. He was very happy and loved to explore. As he walked, he saw a big tree. He wanted to climb it to see the view from the top. + +As Bob started to climb, he saw a small bird sitting on a branch. The bird was weeping. Bob asked the bird, "Why are you weeping?" The bird replied, "I lost my mommy and I don't know where she is." + +Bob felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. He said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your mommy." The bird stopped weeping and smiled. Together, they looked around the forest for the bird's mommy. + +After a while, they heard a sound. It was the bird's mommy! She was calling for her little one. The bird was so happy to see her mommy again. She said to Bob, "Thank you for helping me find my mommy." + +Bob was happy he could help his new friend. They all played together in the forest for the rest of the day. And from that day on, the quiet little beetle and the bird were best friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia went outside to play. It started to rain, so she put on her jacket. Her jacket was pink and had a graceful butterfly on it. Mia loved her jacket very much. + +Mia saw her friend, Tom, who lived next door. Tom was wearing his blue jacket. They both liked to play in the rain. Mia said, "Hi, Tom! Do you want to play with me in the rain?" Tom said, "Yes, Mia! Let's jump in the puddles!" + +Mia and Tom jumped in the puddles and laughed. The rain made the puddles bigger and more fun to play in. They were happy to have their jackets to keep them warm and dry. After playing in the rain, they went inside to have hot cocoa and cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty vase. It lived in a house with a nice family. The vase loved to hang on the wall in the kitchen. Every day, the family would look at the vase and smile. + +One day, the family went on a walk. They saw wild flowers in many colors. They were so pretty! The family picked some flowers and brought them home. They wanted to put the flowers in the vase. + +The family put the wild flowers in the vase. The vase was so happy to hold the flowers. It made the kitchen even more beautiful. The family and the vase lived happily ever after. +One day, a girl named Lily found a fancy hat. It was big and pretty. She wanted to show her friend Tom. Lily ran to Tom's house and knocked on the door. + +"Tom, look at my fancy hat!" Lily said. Tom looked at the hat and smiled. "Let's play with the hat," he said. They played and laughed all day. But they did not see the small cut in the hat. + +The next day, Lily and Tom played with the fancy hat again. The cut in the hat got bigger and bigger. They did not know that the cut was a sign of something bad. + +At the end of the day, the fancy hat broke in two. Lily and Tom looked at the broken hat and began to weep. They knew they could not play with the fancy hat anymore. They were very sad, and the fancy hat was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and laugh with her friends. One day, her aunt came to visit. Lily was very happy to see her aunt. + +Lily and her aunt played with dolls and had a tea party. But then, a rude boy came to play too. He took Lily's toys and said, "These are mine now!" Lily felt sad and her aunt saw it. + +Her aunt said to the rude boy, "Please give the toys back to Lily. It is not nice to take things from others." The boy listened to Lily's aunt and gave the toys back. Lily and her aunt laughed and played happily again. +Once upon a time, there was a wild cat named Tim. Tim had soft skin and loved to play in the grass. He had a friend named Sam, who was a little dog. + +One sunny day, Tim and Sam were playing together. They found a big ball to play with. Tim wanted to roll the ball, but Sam wanted to bounce it. They both disagreed on what to do with the ball. + +Tim and Sam decided to take turns. First, Tim rolled the ball and then Sam bounced it. They played all day long and had lots of fun. In the end, they both agreed that sharing and taking turns was the best way to play. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little car named Toot. Toot loved to drive fast and play with his friends. One day, Toot's friends asked him to come to the park to play. + +Toot was excited and said, "Yes, I will come!" But first, he needed to get some fuel. Toot went to the fuel place and filled up his tank. Now, he was ready to go to the park. + +Toot drove to the park and saw all his friends waiting for him. They played all day, racing and laughing. Toot was happy he had come to the park. And when it was time to go home, Toot knew he had enough fuel to get back. +One day, a cat named Tom saw a light tie on the floor. He wanted to play with it. Tom picked up the tie with his paw and started to swing it around. The tie was very light and easy to play with. + +Tom's friend, a dog named Max, came over and saw Tom playing with the tie. Max said, "Can I play with the tie too?" Tom replied, "Yes, let's play together!" So, Tom and Max played with the tie, taking turns swinging it around. + +After a while, it was time for Max to leave. He said, "I have to go home now. Thank you for playing with me, Tom!" Tom said, "You're welcome, Max! Come back soon!" Max left and Tom put the light tie away. Tom was happy he got to play with his friend and the tie. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to go to the park. He asked his mom, "Can we take a taxi to the park?" His mom said, "Yes, we can use a taxi today." + +On the way to the park, the taxi got stuck in a big puddle. Tim and his mom were not glad. The taxi driver said, "I am sorry, we can't go to the park now. The taxi is stuck." + +Tim had an idea. He said, "Let's use a rope to pull the taxi out of the puddle!" They all worked together to pull the taxi out. They were very glad when the taxi was free. + +Finally, they reached the park. Tim played on the swings and had lots of fun. He was very glad that they used a taxi and that they were able to fix the problem. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim saw a big, light ball in the sky. He was so happy and started to laugh. He jumped and pointed at the ball. His mom smiled and said, "That's the sun, Tim!" + +At the park, Tim saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was playing with a toy car. Tim wanted to play with the car too. But Sue didn't want to share. Tim felt sad and stopped laughing. He looked at his mom and she said, "It's okay, Tim. Let's find something else to play with." + +Tim and his mom walked around the park. They found a big, red ball. Tim picked it up and threw it high in the air. The ball went up, up, up and then came back down. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. Sue saw Tim playing with the red ball and wanted to play too. Tim shared the ball with Sue and they both laughed and played together. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing with his toy car. He saw a big box in the corner of his room. Inside the box, he found a pretty candle. Tim wanted to light the candle, but he did not know how. He felt frustrated. + +Tim asked his mom, "Mom, how do I light the candle?" His mom said, "Tim, you are too little to play with fire. It is not safe." Tim did not like this answer. He wanted to solve the problem and light the candle all by himself. + +Tim found a small box of matches. He tried to light the candle, but he dropped the match on the floor. The fire grew bigger and bigger. Tim's mom came in and saw the fire. She was very angry and scared. The fire was too big, and they could not put it out. In the end, their house burned down, and Tim learned that he should have listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a doll that she loved very much. Her doll had a pretty dress and wide eyes. Every day, Lily would play with her doll under the big tree in her yard. + +One sunny day, Lily and her doll were playing under the tree. Lily saw some leaves on the ground. She had an idea. "Let's scatter the leaves, doll!" she said. Lily and her doll picked up the leaves and threw them in the air. The leaves fell all around them, making them both very happy. + +As they played, Lily's mom came outside. She saw the fun Lily and her doll were having. "What a fun game you two are playing!" she said. Lily smiled and said, "We love to scatter leaves, Mom!" They all played together until the sun went down, and they went inside to eat dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little dog named Spot. He loved to travel and play in his big backyard. One sunny day, Spot saw a big, red ball in the yard. He wanted to play with the ball, but it was far away. + +Spot thought and thought about how to get the ball. He tried to jump high, but he was too small. He tried to run fast, but the ball was still far away. Then, Spot had a clever idea. He asked his friend, the big, strong horse, to help him. The horse was happy to help Spot. + +Together, they traveled across the backyard to get the ball. Spot jumped on the horse's back, and the horse ran fast. They reached the ball and played with it all day. Spot learned that when you need help, it is good to ask your friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a cat and a dog had a fight. The cat said, "I want the butter!" The dog said, "No, I want the butter!" They were not glad. + +A little girl saw the cat and the dog. She said, "Stop fighting! I will give you both some butter." The cat and the dog stopped fighting. They were glad. + +The little girl gave the cat and the dog some butter. They ate the butter and were happy. The cat said, "Thank you!" The dog said, "Thank you!" They were glad and played together. +One day, a furry cat named Tom went outside to play. Tom loved to run and jump in the sun. He was a happy cat who liked to have fun. + +At lunch time, Tom's mom called him. "Tom, come eat your lunch!" she said. Tom ran back to the house. He saw a big plate of fish. "Yum!" said Tom, as he ate his lunch. + +After lunch, Tom wanted to play more. But he saw his friend, a little bird named Tim. Tim was sad. "Why are you sad?" asked Tom. Tim said, "I lost my lunch." Tom wanted to help. So, he left his house to find Tim's lunch. They looked and looked until they found it. Tim was happy again. Tom and Tim played together all day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a brilliant, big hill. Tim wanted to go up the hill and see what would happen. So, he started to walk up the hill. + +As Tim went up the hill, he met a little girl named Sue. Sue said, "Hi Tim! What are you doing?" Tim said, "I am going up the hill. I want to see what will happen. Do you want to come with me?" Sue said, "Yes, I want to come too!" + +Tim and Sue walked up the hill together. When they got to the top, they saw a big, beautiful rainbow. They were so happy they went up the hill. They sat and looked at the rainbow. They knew that something good can happen when you try new things. +Once upon a time, in a big green park, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim loved to play and have fun. He was a happy youth. One day, Tim saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with it, so he ran to the ball. + +As Tim got close to the ball, he saw a sign. The sign said "Dangerous". Tim was scared, but he still wanted to play with the ball. So, he thought of a plan. He would spring fast and far to get the ball, and then run away. + +Tim got ready to spring. He bent his legs and jumped. He was fast and strong. Tim got the ball and ran away. He was safe and happy. Tim played with the big red ball all day long. And that's the end of the story. +One day, a lazy cat named Tom wanted to travel to a big park. He liked to play and look at the pretty trees. Tom put on his hat and walked out of his little house. + +On his way, Tom found a toy pistol on the ground. "Wow, what a fun toy!" he said. He picked it up and played with it as he walked. He pretended to be a brave hero. + +At the park, Tom met a dog named Max. "Hi, I'm Tom. Do you want to play with my toy pistol?" Tom asked. Max said, "Yes, that sounds fun!" They played together all day and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate mom who had a little girl named Lucy. They lived in a small house with a big tree in the yard. Every morning, mom would make toast for Lucy's breakfast. Lucy loved her toast with butter and jam. + +One day, mom put the bread in the toaster to make toast. But when she tried to snap the toaster down, it didn't work. The toaster was broken! Lucy was sad because she really wanted her toast. Mom knew she had to find a way to fix the toaster or get a new one. + +Mom had an idea. She took Lucy to the store to buy a new toaster. When they got there, they found a big, shiny toaster that would snap down just right. They brought it home and mom made Lucy her favorite toast with butter and jam. Lucy was so happy and knew her compassionate mom would always find a way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a rare toy camera that she loved to play with. Lucy would pretend to take pictures of her toys and her family. + +One day, Lucy's friend, Tom, came over to play. Tom saw the rare camera and asked, "Can I play with your camera, Lucy?" Lucy didn't want to share it, so she said, "No, it's mine!" + +Later, Lucy felt sad and thought, "I regret not sharing my camera with Tom." She wanted to make it right, so she went to find Tom. When she found him, she said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You can play with my camera now." + +Tom was happy and thanked Lucy. They played together, taking pretend pictures with the rare camera. From that day on, Lucy always shared her toys with her friends, and they all had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a land with many green trees, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her fragile toys. One day, she broke her favorite toy, a green ball. + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. Her mom came to see what was wrong. When she saw the broken green ball, she knew Lily had been too rough with her fragile toy. + +Mom said, "Lily, you need to be more careful with your toys. I must punish you so you learn to be gentle." Lily's mom took away her toys for the rest of the day. Lily was sad but understood. + +The next day, Lily got her toys back. She remembered her mom's words and played gently with her fragile toys. She never broke another toy again, and her mom was proud of her. From that day on, Lily took very good care of her toys, especially her new green ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was a poor bird who lived in a tiny nest on a tree. One day, dark clouds came, and Tim was scared. He saw lightning in the sky and heard loud thunder. + +Tim wanted to return to his nest, but he could not find it. He flew around the tree, looking for his home. As he flew, the lightning made the sky bright. Tim was sad and tired, but he kept looking. + +Finally, the lightning helped Tim see his nest. He returned to his home, safe and sound. The storm went away, and the sun came out. Tim was happy and thanked the lightning for helping him find his way back. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly player named Tim. Tim loved to play ball with his friends. They played in the park every day. + +One sunny day, Tim and his friends were playing ball. They were running and laughing. But Tim started to feel tired. He needed to relax. + +Tim sat under a big tree to relax. He watched his friends play and smiled. After a while, Tim felt better. He joined his friends and played ball again. They all had a great day. +One day, a little puppy went for a walk. The puppy was very attractive. It had soft, brown fur and big, happy eyes. Everyone who saw the puppy smiled and wanted to play with it. + +As the puppy walked, it saw a big tree. On the tree, there was a pretty toy. The puppy wanted the toy, but it was too high. The puppy tried to reach the toy by jumping, but it could not jump high enough. + +A kind girl saw the puppy trying to reach the toy. She wanted to help the puppy. The kind girl reached up and got the toy for the puppy. The puppy was so happy and wagged its tail. They played together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy and her cat, Tom, went for a walk in the woods. They saw many pretty things like flowers and birds. They felt happy and excited. + +As they walked, they saw a small flame in the distance. Lucy and Tom went closer to see what it was. They found a tiny, red bird with a fiery tail. The bird looked fearful and lost. + +Lucy and Tom wanted to help the bird. They wondered how to make the bird feel safe. They gave the bird some food and water. Soon, the bird felt better and flew away. Lucy and Tom felt proud and happy for helping the bird. +Once there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play dress up. One day, Tim found a big costume box. He was very happy. + +Tim put on a wild costume. It was a lion. Tim roared like a lion and ran around the house. He was having so much fun. + +Tim's mom came home. She had a big bag. She said, "Let's fill the bag with your toys." Tim put his lion costume in the bag too. They took the bag to other kids who had no toys. Tim felt happy to share his fun with them. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to take pictures with her camera. She would take pictures of her friends, the trees, and the sky. + +One day, Kitty met a new friend named Doggy. Doggy was very happy and liked to play with Kitty. "I want to take your picture," Kitty said to Doggy. "You need to smile big for the camera." + +Doggy smiled big and Kitty took his picture. They looked at the picture and laughed. They were so happy to be friends. From that day on, Kitty and Doggy played together and took many more pictures with the camera. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a poor boy named Tom. Tom had no toys, but he loved to play with ash from the fire. He would make little ash people and have fun all day. + +One day, Tom met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tom playing with his ash people and asked, "Can I play too?" Tom was happy to have a friend and said, "Yes, come play with me!" + +As they played, Tom accidentally pinched Sue's finger. Sue cried, "Ouch, that hurt!" Tom felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Sue. I didn't mean to pinch you." Sue forgave Tom, and they continued to play with the ash people. + +Together, they made a big ash village with many ash people. They played and laughed all day long. Even though they were poor, Tom and Sue were happy because they had each other and their ash people. + +From that day on, Tom and Sue became best friends. They always played together and shared their ash people with other children in the village. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. Lily wore her favorite dress. She felt very happy in her dress. She thought it was the best fashion. At the park, Lily saw her friend, Tim. + +"Hi, Tim!" said Lily. "Do you like my dress?" + +Tim looked at Lily's dress. He saw that it was very dirty. "Oh no, Lily! Your dress is filthy!" he said. + +Lily felt embarrass. She did not want her dress to be dirty. She wanted to be in nice fashion. Lily's mom saw her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can clean your dress when we get home." + +Lily smiled and felt better. She played with Tim at the park. They had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a reliable dog named Spot. Spot was always there to help his friends. One day, rain fell very hard. It rained so much that the village had a flood. The water was everywhere, and the animals were scared. + +Spot went to his friend, Cat. Cat was on a tree, and she was very scared too. Spot said, "Don't worry, Cat. I will help you." Cat looked at Spot and said, "Thank you, Spot. I don't like this water. It's cold and tastes bad." + +Spot swam through the water and got a big stick. He gave it to Cat, and Cat held on tight. Spot pulled Cat through the water to a safe place. All the animals were happy that Spot was there to help them. The rain stopped, and the village was safe again. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. This frog was not a normal frog, because it could snap its fingers. The frog lived in a pond with many other frogs. They all liked to play and swim together. + +One day, the frog wanted to show its friends how it could snap its fingers. The frog said to its friend, "Hey, look what I can do!" The friend watched as the frog snapped its fingers. The friend was very surprised and excited. + +Soon, all the other frogs gathered around to see the snapping frog. They all thought it was fun and wanted to learn how to snap too. The snapping frog taught all its friends how to snap their fingers, and they all had a great time playing and snapping together in their pond. +One day, a little dog named Spot was playing in the park. He saw a big ball and wanted to play with it. Spot tried to push the ball, but it was very heavy. He felt the weight of the ball as he tried to move it. + +Spot's friend, Kitty, saw him and said, "What are you doing, Spot? Why are you rushing?" Spot replied, "I want to play with this big ball, but it is too heavy." Kitty was alert and had a great idea. "I can help you, Spot!" she said. + +Together, Spot and Kitty pushed the big ball. They played and had lots of fun. Spot was happy that his friend helped him. They learned that playing together was more fun than playing alone. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a lazy deer named Dara. She liked to sleep all day under the tall trees. Dara had many friends, like birds and squirrels, who played around her. + +One sunny day, Dara's friend, a bird named Chirpy, said, "Dara, let's gather food before it gets dark." Dara, being lazy, replied, "No, Chirpy, I want to sleep more. You go and gather food for us." + +Chirpy flew away to gather food with the other animals. But Dara just kept sleeping. When night came, Chirpy and the other animals had lots of food, but Dara had none. She was very hungry and sad. + +The next day, Dara learned her lesson. She decided not to be lazy anymore. So, she went with Chirpy and the other animals to gather food. They all had fun and worked together. From that day on, Dara was never lazy again, and they all lived happily in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a weird toy named Mr. Wiggles. Mr. Wiggles was a funny looking toy with long legs and big eyes. Lily loved Mr. Wiggles very much. + +One day, Lily and her family went on a journey to the park. Lily took Mr. Wiggles with her to support her while she played. Mr. Wiggles was very good at helping Lily feel brave on the big slide. + +At the park, Lily and Mr. Wiggles played on the swings and in the sandbox. They had a great day together. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged Mr. Wiggles and thanked him for being her friend on their journey. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play with a long string. He would jump and run to catch the string. Fluffy was very happy when he played with the string. + +One day, Fluffy saw a little mouse. The mouse liked to tease Fluffy. The mouse would run near Fluffy and then run away. Fluffy would chase the mouse, but the mouse was very fast. + +Fluffy had an idea. He took his long string and put it on the ground. The mouse saw the string and wanted to play too. The mouse ran to the string, and Fluffy caught the mouse. Fluffy and the mouse became friends and played with the string together. They had lots of fun and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a messy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the mud and make a mess. One day, Spot was playing near a big tree and found a bottle. The bottle had poison inside. Spot didn't know what it was, so he took it to his friend, Bunny. + +"Hi, Bunny! I found this bottle. What is it?" asked Spot. Bunny looked at the bottle and knew it was poison. "Oh no, Spot! This is poison. We must send it away so no one gets hurt," said Bunny. + +Together, they dug a deep hole and buried the poison far away from their homes. Spot and Bunny learned that it is important to keep dangerous things away to keep everyone safe. And from that day on, they always helped each other stay safe and happy. +Once upon a time, in an ancient house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to her mom's stories before bedtime. Lily would sit on her bed, with her eyes wide open, and listen carefully to every word her mom said. + +One day, Lily's mom told her a story about a magical dessert. It was a yummy cake that could make anyone happy. Lily wanted to find this dessert and share it with her friends. She thought it would be fun to see everyone smile and be happy. + +Lily went on a long walk to find the magical dessert. She listened to the birds sing and the wind blow. Finally, she found the dessert under a big tree. Lily shared the cake with her friends, and they all smiled and laughed. They were so happy to have found the magical dessert, and Lily was happy too. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a beautiful gem. Everyone wanted to buy the gem because it was so pretty. The gem was in a store, and everyone looked at it every day. + +One day, a boy named Tom wanted to buy the gem. He asked his mom for money, but she said no. Tom was sad, but he wanted the gem so much. So, Tom took some money from his mom's purse when she was not looking. + +Tom went to the store and bought the beautiful gem. He was very happy, but then his mom found out. She was very angry and sad. Tom's mom told him that he should not take things that are not his. + +In the end, Tom had to give the gem back to the store. He felt bad for what he did. The moral of the story is: always ask before taking something that is not yours. +One day, a little boy named Tim went with his mom to the park. They saw a smooth slide that Tim wanted to try. Tim felt so excite to go down the slide. He ran to the slide and climbed up the steps. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim shouted as he slid down the smooth slide. He laughed and clapped his hands. "Mom, can I go again?" he asked. + +"Yes, you can go again," Mom said with a smile. Tim went down the slide many times. He was so happy to play at the park. After a while, Mom said it was time to go home. Tim was tired but he didn't want to leave yet. + +"Please, Mom, can I slide one more time?" Tim asked. Mom nodded and Tim went down the slide one last time. As they walked home, Tim couldn't wait to come back to the park and play on the smooth slide again. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient boat. It was very old and very big. One day, a little girl named Lucy found the boat. She wanted to sail on the water with it. So, she asked her friend Tom to help her. + +"Tom, can you help me sail this old boat?" Lucy asked. Tom said, "Yes, I will help you. Let's go on an adventure!" + +Lucy and Tom got on the boat and started to sail. They saw many fish and birds. They were having a lot of fun. Then, they found a big envelope floating on the water. They picked it up and opened it. + +Inside the envelope, there was a map. The map showed them where to find a hidden treasure. Lucy and Tom followed the map and found a big chest filled with shiny gold coins. They were very happy and shared the treasure with their friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. Mia wore her favorite mittens because it was cold outside. They were not expensive mittens, but Mia loved them very much. In the park, Mia saw a big tree with many leaves. + +Mia saw a squirrel on the tree. She said, "Hello, squirrel! Do you like my mittens?" The squirrel looked at Mia's mittens and nodded its head. Mia was happy that the squirrel liked her mittens. + +Mia played in the park with the squirrel. They ran and jumped, and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Mia waved goodbye to the squirrel. She knew she would come back to the park to play with her new friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a big structure in the park. It was a little gloomy, but all the kids loved to play there. One day, a group of friends went to the park to have fun together. + +Tom, the bravest of the friends, decided to dive into the ball pit near the structure. He jumped in with a big smile on his face. His friends clapped and cheered as he played in the colorful balls. + +The sun started to shine, making the gloomy structure look bright and happy. The friends spent the whole day playing, laughing, and diving into the ball pit. They had a great time and couldn't wait to come back to the park again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily saw something new in the sky. It was a fine, shiny thing that moved in a zigzag way. Lily was very excited and told her friends about it. They all wanted to see what it was. + +The next day, Lily and her friends went to the park. They played and waited for the zigzag thing to appear again. They looked at the sky, but it did not show up. They were sad, but Lily told her friends that they should come back tomorrow and try again. They all agreed and went home. + +The next day, they went to the park again. They played and looked at the sky. Suddenly, the zigzag thing appeared! It was a beautiful kite that someone was flying. Lily and her friends were so happy to see it. They watched the kite as it danced in the sky, and they knew that their patience had paid off. They had a great day playing in the park and watching the kite. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely little boy named Tim. He had no friends to play with. One day, Tim went to the park to find a friend. He saw a big box and thought, "Maybe there is a friend inside." + +Tim opened the box to reveal a funny toy. The toy had a big red nose, a silly hat, and long shoes. Tim was so happy to have a new friend. They played together all day. + +But then, Tim tripped and fell on his knee. It hurt a lot. The toy just laughed at him. Tim was sad and still lonely. The toy was not a good friend after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to read books about history. One day, Tim went to the library with his mom. He wanted to find a new book to read. Tim was very excited. + +At the library, Tim saw a big book with a crazy picture on the cover. He thought it looked fun. Tim requested his mom to help him get the book. His mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's see what this book is about." + +They opened the book and found many stories about history. One story was about a king who had a crazy idea. The king wanted to make everyone in his kingdom wear a funny hat. Tim laughed and laughed. He knew that the crazy picture on the cover was a clue about the funny story inside. Tim and his mom took the book home and read it together. They had a great time reading about the king and his crazy idea. +Once upon a time in a small town, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia loved to mix things. One day, she found an unusual box in her room. Inside the box were many colors. Mia was so happy! + +Mia took the colors and started to mix them. She mixed red with blue and made purple. She mixed yellow with blue and made green. Mia showed her mom the new colors she made. "Look, Mom! I mixed the colors!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Great job, Mia! You are a success at mixing colors!" + +Mia was so proud of her unusual colors. She painted a big picture with her new colors for her mom and dad. They loved it and hung it on the wall. Mia knew that mixing colors was fun, and she was very good at it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play in the park. Her favorite thing to do was to slide down the big slide. One hot day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +While playing, Sue and her friends found a small trap near the slide. They were curious about the trap. Sue thought it was for catching bugs. Her friend Tom thought it was for catching birds. They decided to watch the trap and see what would happen. + +As they played and watched the trap, they saw a little bug walk into it. The bug was caught! Sue and Tom were excited. They let the bug go and continued to play. They had so much fun on the hot day, sliding down the slide and watching the trap catch bugs. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived in a little house. He wanted to go to the temple. So, he put on his shoes and went outside. + +On his way, he met a little bird. The bird said, "Hi, bald man! Where are you going?" The bald man said, "I want to go to the temple. Do you want to come with me?" The bird said, "Yes, I want to go too!" + +They walked to the temple together. When they got there, they saw a big tree. The bald man and the bird sat under the tree and talked. They were happy to be at the temple together. They had a fun day and went home with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a large cat named Fluffy. Fluffy had a favorite toy, a boot. He loved to play with the boot all day long. + +One day, Fluffy met another cat, named Whiskers. Whiskers saw the boot and wanted to play with it too. Fluffy did not want to share his boot. Whiskers said, "Please, can we play with the boot together?" Fluffy thought about it but still said no. + +After some time, Fluffy saw Whiskers playing with a fun toy mouse. Fluffy wanted to play with the mouse too. Fluffy asked Whiskers, "Can I play with your mouse?" Whiskers remembered how Fluffy did not share the boot. Whiskers said, "No, you did not share your boot with me." Fluffy felt sad. + +Fluffy decided to surrender his boot and share it with Whiskers. They played with the boot and the mouse together. They became good friends and learned that sharing is important. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a happy rat lived in a small house. The happy rat had many friends who would come to play with him. They would run and jump and laugh all day long. The happy rat loved his small house and his friends. + +One day, a big cat came to the happy rat's house. The big cat wanted to disturb the happy rat and his friends. The big cat jumped and made loud noises. The happy rat and his friends were scared. They did not want the big cat to disturb their fun. + +The happy rat had an idea. He asked all his friends to help him. They all worked together to make the big cat go away. The big cat saw that the happy rat and his friends were strong together, so he left. The happy rat and his friends were no longer disturbed, and they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the kitchen. One day, Spot saw a cupboard. The cupboard was big and had a lot of things inside. Spot wanted to see what was in the cupboard. + +Spot opened the cupboard and found a lot of things. He saw a big spoon to measure. He wanted to play with the spoon. Spot took the spoon out of the cupboard. He was very happy to play with the spoon. + +Spot played with the spoon all day. He measured many things with it. But he was clumsy, so he made a big mess. When his mom came home, she saw the mess. She was not happy. She told Spot to clean up the mess. Spot learned that he should be more careful when playing in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play in her garden. The garden was big and clear. Lily could see all the pretty flowers and green grass. + +One day, Lily saw a tiny bug in the garden. The tiny bug was sad. "Why are you sad?" Lily asked the tiny bug. The tiny bug said, "I want a friend to play with." + +Lily wanted to help the tiny bug. She looked around the clear garden and found a little worm. "Do you want to play with the tiny bug?" Lily asked the little worm. The little worm said, "Yes, I want to play with the tiny bug!" + +Lily took the little worm to the tiny bug. They played together in the clear garden. They were all happy. Lily, the tiny bug, and the little worm became best friends. They played in the garden every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a very important dog. He liked to save things. He saved toys, food, and even metal things. Spot loved to help his friends. + +One day, Spot found a big metal box. The box was stuck in the mud. Spot wanted to save the box. He pulled and pulled, but the box was too heavy. Spot needed help to save the box. + +Spot asked his friends, the cat and the bird, to help him save the box. Together, they pulled and pulled. Finally, the box was out of the mud. They opened the box and found lots of toys inside. Spot and his friends were very happy. They had saved the important metal box. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock. The rock had a message on it. The message was very sorry. The rock wanted to tell everyone the message, but it could not move. + +One day, a little bird came to the rock. The bird saw the message and felt sad. The bird wanted to help the rock. So the bird flew away to find someone who could help the rock. + +The bird found a kind girl. The girl came to the rock and read the message. She felt sorry too. The girl told everyone about the rock's message. The people came to the rock and read the message. They all felt sorry and wanted to help. They all became friends with the rock and the bird. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bunny named Bop. Bop loved to dance. Every day, Bop would dance and hop around the forest. One day, Bop met a wise old owl named Hoot. Hoot told Bop that there was an important dance party in the forest tonight. + +Bop was very excited and told all his friends about the important dance party. They all wanted to go. But Hoot said, "To go to the party, you must learn the dance of silence." Bop and his friends did not know the dance of silence, so they asked Hoot to teach them. + +Hoot showed Bop and his friends how to dance without making any noise. They practiced all day until they could do the dance of silence just right. That night, they went to the important dance party and danced the dance of silence. All the animals in the forest loved their dance and clapped their paws and wings. + +The moral of the story is that being quiet and listening can be just as important as making noise and talking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, red ball that she loved to play with. One day, while she was playing, her ball rolled away and got stuck in a tree. Lily was sad and didn't know how to get her ball back. + +Then, Lily saw her friend Tom, who was reading a book called a novel. Tom was very smart and always had useful ideas. Lily asked Tom to help her rescue the ball from the tree. Tom thought for a moment and then had a great idea. + +Tom found a long stick and used it to reach the ball in the tree. He pushed the ball with the stick, and it fell down from the tree. Lily was so happy to have her ball back. She thanked Tom for his useful help and they played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, her mom asked her to go to the market with her. Lily was very happy because she loved going to the market. + +The sun was hot that day, and Lily wore her favorite hat. At the market, they saw many fruits and vegetables. Lily's mom asked her to bring some apples and bananas. Lily picked the best apples and bananas she could find and brought them to her mom. + +After they bought the fruits, they went home. Lily's mom made a yummy fruit salad with the apples and bananas. They sat outside and ate the fruit salad together. It was a fun and hot day at the market for Lily and her mom. +One day, a little red automobile named Zoomy was fast asleep in the garage. The sun began to rise and the birds started to sing. The birds' songs were so loud that they made Zoomy wake up. + +Zoomy decided to go for a drive to the park. On the way, he saw his friend, Sally the squirrel. "Hi Zoomy!" said Sally. "Where are you going?" Zoomy told her he was going to the park. Sally wanted to go too, so she jumped in and they went together. + +At the park, they saw a spicy food stand. Zoomy and Sally tried some spicy food. "Wow, this is spicy!" said Zoomy. "Yes, it is!" agreed Sally. They laughed and had a fun day at the park. When it was time to go home, Zoomy took Sally back to her tree and then went back to the garage to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a small red car. The car liked to drive around the town. One day, the car met a big blue truck. The truck had a basket full of fruit. + +"Hello, car!" said the truck. "Do you want some fruit from my basket?" + +The car looked at the basket and saw a sour lemon. The car did not like sour things. The car said, "No, thank you. I do not like sour fruit." + +The truck smiled and said, "That's okay. Have a nice day!" The car and the truck drove away, happy to have met a new friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He had a regular bag with him. Inside the bag, he had a ball and some toys. Tim loved to play with his toys at the park. + +At the park, Tim saw a little girl named Sue. Sue looked sad. Tim wanted to make her happy. He went to her and said, "Hi, I am Tim. Do you want to play with me?" Sue said, "Yes, I want to play, but I don't have any toys." + +Tim had an idea. He opened his regular bag and took out a toy. He gave the toy to Sue and said, "Here, you can play with my toy." Sue was very happy. They played together all day and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Max. Max did not like to sit still. One day, Max's friend, a little girl named Lily, had to take an exam at school. Lily was scared and wanted Max to come with her. + +Max went to school with Lily. He sat next to her during the exam. At first, Max was grumpy and did not want to sit still. But he saw that Lily needed him to be calm, so Max tried his best. + +As Max sat still, Lily finished her exam. She was so happy that Max was there to help her. Max was not grumpy anymore. They went home together, and Max learned that sometimes sitting still can be a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys. His favorite toy was a big red ball. He liked to kick the ball around the yard. + +One day, Tim found a hammer in the garage. He thought it was a fake hammer, like the ones in his toy box. So, he picked it up and started to play with it. He pretended to fix things around the house. + +Tim's mom saw him playing with the hammer. She knew it was not a fake hammer, but a real one. She took the hammer away and gave Tim a big hug. She told him that real hammers can be dangerous and that he should play with his toys instead. Tim understood and went back to kicking his big red ball. He had lots of fun and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful farm. On this farm, there was a big red barn. Inside the barn, many animals lived. They were all very happy. + +One sunny day, a little duck walked to the barn. The duck wanted to meet new friends. The duck saw a cow, a pig, and a chicken. The duck said "hello" to all of them. + +The cow, the pig, and the chicken were happy to meet the duck. They played games and had fun. The duck was happy too. Now, they were all friends in the big red barn. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cool cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his toy loop. One day, Tom saw a big box near the door. He was curious what was inside the box. He knew his toy loop was inside, but he had to wait. Tom's mom said, "Not now, Tom. We will open it later." This made Tom sad because he had to delay playing with his toy loop. + +Tom waited all day for his mom to open the box. He tried to be patient, but it was hard. He knew his toy loop was in there, and he wanted to play with it so badly. Finally, Tom's mom said it was time to open the box. Tom was so excited! He knew it was time to play with his toy loop. + +When Tom's mom opened the box, Tom saw his toy loop and a big surprise! There was a new toy for him to play with too. It was a toy car that could drive around the loop. Tom was so happy that he waited. Now, he could play with his cool toy loop and his new toy car all day long. And that's just what he did! +Anna liked to play in the garden with her dolls. She gave them names and dresses and made them talk to each other. She also liked to pick flowers and put them in a vase on the table. She thought flowers were pretty and smelled nice. + +One day, she saw a new flower in the garden. It was big and yellow and had many petals. She wondered what it was called. She ran to the house and asked her mom. + +"Mom, what is this flower?" she said, holding the flower in her hand. + +"That is a sunflower, Anna. It is a very special flower. It follows the sun and blooms in the summer. Do you like it?" her mom said. + +"I love it, mom. It is so bright and happy. Can I keep it?" Anna said. + +"Of course, you can, sweetie. But you have to take good care of it. It needs water and light to grow. Why don't you put it in a vase and find a nice spot for it?" her mom said. + +Anna nodded and ran to the kitchen. She filled a vase with water and put the sunflower in it. She looked around for a place to put the vase. She saw a cupboard near the window. She thought it was a good place. She climbed on a chair and opened the cupboard. She was surprised by what she saw. + +Inside the cupboard, there were many books and toys and pictures. They belonged to her big brother, Tom. He was very clever and liked to read and learn. He also liked to hide his things from Anna. He said she was too little and curious. + +Anna was curious. She wanted to see what was in the cupboard. She reached for a book. It had a picture of a dinosaur on the cover. She liked dinosaurs. She wanted to look at the book. She forgot about the vase and the sunflower. + +She pulled the book out of the cupboard. But the book was heavy and the vase was not stable. The vase tipped over and fell to the floor. The water spilled and the sunflower broke. Anna heard a loud crash and a splash. She gasped and dropped the book. She looked at the mess and felt scared and sad. + +She heard her mom and Tom coming. She knew they would be angry and disappointed. She wished she had not touched the cupboard. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had taken care of the sunflower. She started to cry. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red car. The car is smooth and shiny, and it can go very fast. Tim and Sam take turns to drive the car on the floor. + +One day, a thief comes to their house. He sees the big red car in the window. He wants to take it for himself. He waits until Tim and Sam go outside to play with their ball. Then he sneaks into their room and grabs the car. He runs away with it. + +Tim and Sam come back to their room. They look for their car, but they cannot find it. They see a dirty handprint on the window. They know someone has taken their car. They are very sad and angry. + +They tell their mom what happened. She calls the police. The police come and look at the handprint. They say they can find the thief. They take a cloth and wipe the handprint. They put it in a bag. They say the cloth has the thief's smell. They have a dog that can follow the smell. + +The police and the dog go outside. The dog sniffs the cloth and barks. He runs after the thief. Tim and Sam follow them. They see the thief hiding behind a tree. He still has their car. The dog jumps on him and bites his leg. The thief drops the car and cries. The police catch him and put him in a car. They say he is going to jail. + +Tim and Sam get their car back. They hug the dog and thank the police. They are very happy. They go back to their room and play with their car. They say they will never leave it alone again. They say they love their car and each other. The end. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks. They want to build a big tower with many blocks. They work hard to put the blocks on top of each other. + +"Be careful, Sam!" Lily says. "Don't push the blocks too hard. They might fall down." + +"I know, I know," Sam says. "I am careful. I want our tower to be the best." + +They work and work. They make the tower taller and taller. They are happy and proud. They think they have success. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is curious. He wants to see the tower. He runs to the tower and sniffs it. He bumps the tower with his nose. + +"Oh no!" Sam and Lily shout. "The dog is ruining our tower!" + +The tower wobbles and shakes. The blocks fall down. The tower is gone. Sam and Lily are sad and angry. They cry and yell at the dog. + +"Bad dog! Bad dog! Go away! You broke our tower!" + +The dog is scared. He does not understand. He runs away. He thinks Sam and Lily are mean. + +Sam and Lily hug each other. They are still sad, but they are also friends. They decide to try again. + +"Let's build another tower," Sam says. "But this time, let's do it somewhere else. Somewhere the dog can't find us." + +"OK," Lily says. "But let's be more careful. And let's have more fun." + +They smile and nod. They pick up the blocks. They work and play. They hope for success. +Lily and Max are friends who like to play outside. They have different toys for different seasons. In summer, they have a pool and a ball. In winter, they have a sled and a snowman. In spring, they have a kite and a bike. In fall, they have a rake and a pile of leaves. + +One day, Lily and Max decide to show each other their toys. They take turns to go to their houses and bring back something. Lily shows Max her pool and says, "This is my pool. I can swim and splash in it. It is fun in summer when it is hot." Max says, "Wow, your pool is cool. Can I try it?" Lily says, "Yes, you can. But first, let me show you something else." + +Max shows Lily his sled and says, "This is my sled. I can slide and zoom on it. It is fun in winter when there is snow." Lily says, "Wow, your sled is fast. Can I try it?" Max says, "Yes, you can. But first, let me show you something else." + +Lily and Max keep showing each other their toys. They show their ball, their snowman, their kite, their bike, their rake, and their pile of leaves. They are both very proud of their toys and want to impress each other. They are also very competitive and want to see who has the best toy. + +They start to argue and say, "My toy is better than yours. No, mine is better. No, mine is. No, mine is." They get angry and stop playing. They go to their houses and slam the doors. + +After a while, they feel sad and lonely. They miss each other and their toys. They realize that they were silly and mean. They decide to say sorry and share their toys. They knock on each other's doors and hug. They say, "I'm sorry. Your toy is good too. Can we play together?" They say, "Yes, we can. Let's play together." + +Lily and Max go outside and play with their toys. They take turns to use them and have fun. They learn that different seasons have different toys, but all toys are fun. They also learn that being friends is better than being competitive. They are happy and smile. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They race them on the floor and make loud noises. Sometimes, their cars crash and break. + +One day, Lily's favorite car, a silver one, broke its wheel. Lily was sad and cried. She showed her car to Ben and said, "Look, my car is broken. It can't race anymore. What can I do?" + +Ben looked at the car and said, "Don't cry, Lily. I can help you. I can repair your car. I have a tool box and some glue. Come with me." + +Ben took Lily and her car to his room. He opened his tool box and took out a screwdriver, a hammer, and some glue. He found a spare wheel that fit the car. He used the screwdriver to remove the broken wheel. He used the hammer to straighten the axle. He used the glue to attach the new wheel. He waited for the glue to dry. + +He gave the car back to Lily and said, "Here, your car is fixed. It has a new wheel. It can race again. See, it is smooth and shiny." + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You are good at repairing things. Let's go and race our cars again." + +They went back to the living room and raced their cars on the floor. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a basket in its mouth. The basket has some bread and cheese inside. The dog looks happy and runs away. + +"Let's follow the dog!" Ben says. "Maybe it will share its food with us." + +"Okay!" Anna says. They run after the dog, but the dog is faster. It goes into the woods and disappears. + +Anna and Ben keep looking for the dog. They see a lot of trees and flowers, but no dog. They get lost and scared. + +"Where is the dog?" Anna asks. "Where is the park?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "We should go back." + +They try to find the way back, but they can't. They walk and walk, but they only see more woods. They are hungry and tired. + +"Ouch!" Anna cries. She steps on a sharp stone and hurts her foot. She falls down and starts to cry. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asks. He goes to help her. He sees blood on her foot. He feels sorry for her. + +"I'm hurt," Anna says. "It hurts a lot. I want to go home." + +"Don't cry, Anna," Ben says. "I will help you. Here, take my hand. We will find the park soon." + +He picks up the basket that the dog dropped. He gives Anna some bread and cheese. They eat and feel better. + +They hear a loud bark. They look up and see the dog. It is wagging its tail and licking its nose. It is friendly and wants to play. + +"Look, it's the dog!" Ben says. "Maybe it can show us the way." + +"Hello, dog," Anna says. "Can you help us? We are lost." + +The dog barks again. It nods its head and starts to walk. It looks back and waits for them. + +"Come on, Anna," Ben says. "Let's follow the dog. It will take us to the park." + +They follow the dog. The dog leads them to the park. They see their mom and dad. They are happy and relieved. + +"Mom! Dad!" Anna and Ben shout. They run to hug them. + +"Anna! Ben! Where have you been?" Mom and Dad ask. They are worried and angry. + +"We followed a dog," Anna and Ben say. "It had a basket with food. We got lost in the woods. Anna hurt her foot. The dog helped us find the way back." + +They show them the basket and the dog. The dog wags its tail and barks. + +Mom and Dad look at the basket and the dog. They are surprised and amused. + +"That's a very nice dog," Mom says. "But you shouldn't follow strangers, even if they have food. You could get in trouble." + +"We're sorry, Mom," Anna and Ben say. "We won't do it again." + +They hug Mom and Dad. They thank the dog. They go home. + +The end. +Sam and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big pile of rocks. Sam likes rocks. He wants to count them. + +"Look, Lily, rocks!" Sam says. "Let's count them." + +"Okay, Sam," Lily says. "You start." + +Sam picks up a rock. He says, "One." He puts it down. He picks up another rock. He says, "Two." He puts it down. He picks up another rock. He says, "Three." He puts it down. + +Lily picks up a rock. She says, "Four." She puts it down. She picks up another rock. She says, "Five." She puts it down. She picks up another rock. She says, "Six." She puts it down. + +Sam and Lily keep counting. They count seven, eight, nine, ten rocks. They are happy. They like counting. + +But then, Sam sees a red rock. He thinks it is pretty. He picks it up. He says, "Eleven." He wants to keep it. + +"Sam, can I see?" Lily asks. She likes red too. + +"Okay, Lily," Sam says. He gives her the red rock. + +Lily looks at the rock. She sees something shiny on it. She thinks it is candy. She puts it in her mouth. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cries. She spits out the rock. It is not candy. It is spicy. It hurts her tongue. + +"Sorry, Lily," Sam says. He takes the rock. He sees the shiny thing. He knows it is not candy. It is pepper. Someone put pepper on the rock. He does not know why. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Sam asks. + +Lily nods. She drinks some water. She feels better. + +"Let's play something else, Sam," Lily says. + +"Okay, Lily," Sam says. He puts the rock back. He does not want it anymore. + +Sam and Lily leave the rocks. They go to the slide. They have fun. They forget about the spicy rock. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom in the kitchen. Mom is making pasta for dinner. She boils water in a big pot. She puts salt and oil in the water. She says, "Pasta is cheap and yummy. We can have cheese and sauce on it." + +Lila and Ben want to help. They see a shiny spoon on the counter. They think it is pretty. They want to make it more pretty. They find a cloth and some soap. They start to polish the spoon. They rub and rub. They make bubbles. They giggle. + +Mom turns around and sees them. She is not happy. She says, "Lila and Ben, what are you doing? That spoon is not for polishing. That spoon is for stirring the pasta. You are making a mess. And you are wasting soap. Stop it right now." + +Lila and Ben feel bad. They did not know they were doing something wrong. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We wanted to help. We wanted to make the spoon more pretty. We like shiny things." + +Mom sighs. She says, "I know you like shiny things. And I know you wanted to help. But polishing is not for spoons. Polishing is for shoes or furniture or jewelry. Spoons are for eating or cooking. You can help me by setting the table. And by washing your hands. And by saying thank you for the pasta." + +Lila and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, Mom. We will do that. We will set the table. And wash our hands. And say thank you for the pasta. We love you, Mom. And we love pasta." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too, Lila and Ben. And I love pasta too. Come on, let's eat. The pasta is ready. And it is delicious." +Lily loved to read novels. She had many novels in her room. She liked to look at the pictures and make up stories in her head. She was very excited when she got a new novel from her grandma. It was about a princess and a dragon. + +But Lily had a problem. Her mom said she had to stay in bed and rest. She was sick and had a fever. She could not play or read. She had to drink water and take medicine. She was very sad and bored. + +She wanted to read her new novel so much. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she got out of bed and took her novel. She hid under the covers and opened the book. She started to read the first page. + +But she did not get very far. Her mom came into her room and saw her. She was not happy. She took the novel away and said, "Lily, you have to stay in bed and rest. Reading will make your eyes hurt and your head ache. You can read your novel when you are better. Now, go to sleep." + +Lily cried and said, "But mom, I want to read my novel. It is so exciting. I want to know what happens to the princess and the dragon. Please, let me read it." + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, Lily, you have to listen to me. I know you love novels, but you have to take care of yourself first. Trust me, the novel will be more exciting when you are well. Now, give me a hug and say good night." + +Lily hugged her mom and said good night. She was still sad and curious, but she knew her mom was right. She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. She hoped she would get better soon and read her novel. She wondered what adventures the princess and the dragon would have. She dreamed about them. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw many things: trees, flowers, birds, swings, slides. But Lily liked the statue best. It was a big statue of a lady with a long dress and a hat. She was holding a book in one hand and a rose in the other. Lily thought she was beautiful. + +Lily wanted to touch the statue. She ran to it and reached out her hand. She poked the lady's dress. It was hard and cold. She poked the lady's hat. It was hard and cold too. She poked the lady's book. It was hard and cold as well. She poked the lady's rose. It was soft and warm. Lily smiled. + +Ben saw Lily poking the statue. He wanted to poke it too. He ran to it and reached out his hand. He poked the lady's face. It was hard and cold. He poked the lady's nose. It was hard and cold too. He poked the lady's eye. It was hard and cold as well. He poked the lady's ear. It was soft and warm. Ben giggled. + +Mom saw Lily and Ben poking the statue. She was not happy. She called them to come back. She said, "Stop poking the statue. It is not nice. The statue is art. Art is for looking, not for poking. Come here and say sorry to the lady." Lily and Ben came back. They said sorry to the lady. They gave her a hug. They said, "You are beautiful." The lady did not say anything. She was a statue. +Sam and Mia are friends who live next door to each other. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they see a big plant growing out of the mailbox. It has green leaves and purple flowers. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam says. "How did it grow there?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe someone put a seed in the mailbox." + +They go closer to the plant and smell the flowers. They smell sweet and nice. + +"Can we pick some?" Sam asks. + +Mia shakes her head. "No, we can't. That's not nice. The plant belongs to the mailbox. Maybe the mailbox likes the plant." + +Sam nods. "You're right. The mailbox is happy with the plant. It makes the mailbox look pretty." + +They hear a loud bark behind them. It is Rex, the big dog from across the street. Rex likes to chase Sam and Mia when they play. He is mean and scary. + +"Run!" Sam says. He grabs Mia's hand and they run away from Rex. + +Rex runs after them, barking and growling. He is faster than them. He is almost near them. + +"Help!" Mia says. She is afraid of Rex. + +Sam sees a stick on the ground. He picks it up and turns around. He waves the stick at Rex and shouts, "Go away, Rex! Leave us alone!" + +Rex stops and looks at Sam. He sees the stick and hears Sam's voice. He is surprised and confused. He backs away a little. + +Sam and Mia keep running until they reach their houses. They slam the doors behind them and lock them. They are safe. + +"Wow, Sam, you were brave!" Mia says. "You saved us from Rex!" + +Sam smiles. "Thank you, Mia. You were brave, too. You didn't cry or give up." + +They hug each other. They are happy. They look out the window and see the plant in the mailbox. It is still there, growing and blooming. + +They smile. They like the plant. They think the mailbox likes the plant, too. They think the plant is brave, too. It grows in a hard place, but it makes the place beautiful. +Lily likes to read books. She has many books in her room. Some books have pictures, some books have stories, some books have words. Lily likes to learn new words. She has a big book with many words. It is called a dictionary. + +One day, Lily's grandma comes to visit. She arrives by bus. Lily is happy to see her grandma. She runs to hug her. She says, "Hello, grandma! I missed you!" Grandma says, "Hello, Lily! I missed you too! What are you reading?" + +Lily shows her grandma the dictionary. She says, "This is a dictionary. It has many words. I like to look at the words and learn what they mean." Grandma says, "That's wonderful, Lily. You are very smart. Can you show me some words you learned?" + +Lily opens the dictionary and points to a word. She says, "This is quiet. It means not loud. Like when we whisper or when we sleep." Grandma says, "That's right, Lily. Quiet is a good word. Can you use it in a sentence?" Lily thinks for a moment. She says, "I am quiet when I read. I am quiet when you talk. I am quiet when the baby naps." + +Grandma smiles and says, "You are very good at using words, Lily. I am proud of you. You know what? I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" Lily nods and says, "Yes, please!" Grandma takes out a small book from her bag. She says, "This is a book of poems. Poems are like songs, but with words. They are very beautiful and fun. Do you want to read some poems with me?" Lily says, "Yes, please!" She loves poems. She loves her grandma. She hugs her grandma and says, "Thank you, grandma! You are the best!" Grandma says, "You are welcome, Lily! You are the best, too!" They sit on the couch and read the book of poems. They are quiet and happy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and watch videos. One day, Lily has a new video. It is about a princess and a dragon. She is very happy. + +She goes to Sam's house and shows him the video. Sam likes it too. He asks Lily, "Can you lend me the video? I want to watch it at home." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes to share, but she also likes her new video. She says, "OK, Sam. You can borrow the video. But you have to be careful. Don't make it rough or dirty. And you have to give it back tomorrow." + +Sam nods and says, "Thank you, Lily. I will be careful. I will give it back tomorrow." + +He takes the video and goes home. He watches it with his mom and dad. They enjoy the story. But then, Sam forgets to put the video back in the case. He leaves it on the floor. His dog sees it and thinks it is a toy. He bites it and scratches it. He makes it rough and dirty. + +The next day, Lily comes to Sam's house. She wants her video back. Sam remembers what he did. He feels bad. He says, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was not careful. I left the video on the floor. My dog played with it. He made it rough and dirty. Look." + +He shows Lily the video. Lily is sad and angry. She says, "Sam, you broke your promise. You did not take care of my video. You made it rough and dirty. Now I can't watch it anymore. It was my new video. I liked it a lot. You are not a good friend." + +She takes the video and goes away. She does not want to play with Sam anymore. + +Sam cries. He knows he was wrong. He says, "Lily, please wait. I'm sorry. I will buy you a new video. I will be a better friend. Please forgive me." + +But Lily does not hear him. She is too upset. + +The moral of the story is: You should be careful with other people's things. You should keep your promises. You should be a good friend. +Tom and Sue are playing in their room. They have many toys, but they like the clock best. The clock has a big face and two hands. It makes a tick-tock sound. + +"Look, Tom, I can fit the clock in my mouth!" Sue says. She opens her mouth wide and puts the clock on her tongue. + +"No, Sue, don't do that! The clock is not tasty. It is dirty and hard. You can hurt your teeth!" Tom says. He tries to take the clock from Sue, but she holds it tight. + +"Let go, Sue, let go! The clock is not food. It is for telling time. See, the big hand is on the six and the small hand is on the three. That means it is half past three. It is time for a snack!" Tom says. + +Sue spits out the clock. She makes a face. "You are right, Tom. The clock is not tasty. It is yucky. I want a snack. What do we have?" she asks. + +Tom looks in the cupboard. He sees a box of cookies. He takes two cookies and gives one to Sue. "Here, Sue, have a cookie. They are tasty. They are sweet and soft. They fit in your mouth just right!" he says. + +Sue takes the cookie and bites it. She smiles. "Mmm, you are right, Tom. The cookies are tasty. They are much better than the clock. Thank you for the cookie!" she says. + +Tom and Sue eat their cookies and drink some milk. They are happy. They put the clock back on the shelf. They play with their other toys. They forget about the clock. They do not try to fit it in their mouths again. +Sara and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked the animals, but they wanted to see the seals. Mom said they could go to the seal pool after lunch. + +They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. Then they ran to the seal pool. They saw many seals swimming and splashing in the water. Some seals were lying on the rocks and sunning themselves. Sara and Ben clapped and laughed. They wanted to touch the seals. + +One seal was very friendly. It came close to the edge of the pool and looked at Sara and Ben. It made a loud noise, like "Arf, arf, arf!" Sara and Ben thought it was saying hello. They reached out their hands to pet the seal. + +But the seal did not like that. It was frightened of the children. It thought they wanted to hurt it. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. It made a louder noise, like "Rrrr, rrrr, rrrr!" Sara and Ben were frightened too. They pulled back their hands and screamed. + +Mom heard them and came quickly. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, the seal was just scared. It didn't mean to scare you. You have to be careful with wild animals. They are not like pets. You can look at them, but you can't touch them. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said they were sorry. They said they still liked the seals, but they would not try to pet them again. Mom said that was good. She said they could watch the seals for a while, and then go see some other animals. Sara and Ben smiled. They were not frightened anymore. They were happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build a house with blocks. The house is humble. It has four walls, a roof, and a door. + +"Look at our house!" Tom says. "It is nice and cozy." + +"Yes, it is," Sue says. "But it needs something more. Let's add a window." + +"Good idea!" Tom says. He takes a block and makes a hole in the wall. He puts the block on the side. "Now we have a window." + +Sue smiles. She looks out the window. She sees a bird. The bird is blue and yellow. It sings a song. + +"Hello, bird!" Sue says. "Do you like our house?" + +The bird nods. It flies to the roof. It sits on the roof. It sings again. + +"Wow, the bird likes our house too!" Tom says. "Now our house is humble and happy." +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. It has a sign that says "mystery". + +"What is in the box?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a toy or a cake or a dinosaur," Ben says. + +They are curious. They want to open the box. But the box is locked. They need a key. + +"Where can we find a key?" Lily wonders. + +"Maybe we can ask someone. Someone who is reliable. Someone who knows things," Ben suggests. + +They look around. They see a man sitting on a bench. He is reading a book. He has glasses and a hat. + +"Excuse me, sir. Do you have a key for this box?" Lily asks politely. + +The man looks at them. He smiles. + +"Hello, children. I do have a key for this box. But it is not for me. It is for you," he says. + +He takes out a small key from his pocket. He gives it to Lily. + +"This is a special key. It can open any box. But you have to be careful. Some boxes have good things. Some boxes have bad things. You have to choose wisely," he says. + +He puts his book in his bag. He stands up. + +"Good luck, children. Have fun with your mystery," he says. He walks away. + +Lily and Ben are excited. They have a key. They can open the box. + +They run to the box. They put the key in the lock. They turn it. + +They open the box. + +What do they see? +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with a ball. They pass the ball to each other and laugh. They are good at passing the ball. + +One day, a new girl comes to the park. Her name is Lily. She has a big smile and a red dress. She asks Anna and Ben if she can play with them. Anna and Ben say yes. They pass the ball to Lily and she passes it back. They have fun together. + +Lily says, "You are very nice. I like you. Can I be your friend?" Anna and Ben say, "Of course. You are very nice too. We like you. You can be our friend." They hug Lily and say, "We are friends. We share our ball and our love." Lily hugs them back and says, "Thank you. You make me happy. I love you too." They are happy. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big rhinoceros. The rhinoceros is gray and has a horn on his nose. He is very soft and cuddly. + +One day, Anna and Ben decide to play pretend. They pretend that the rhinoceros is a king and they are his servants. They make a crown for him out of paper and put it on his head. They say, "Your majesty, what do you want us to do?" + +The rhinoceros does not talk, but Anna and Ben pretend that he does. They make up his voice and say, "I want you to order me some food. I am very hungry." + +Anna and Ben run to the kitchen and look for some food. They find some carrots, some bread, some cheese, and some grapes. They put them on a big plate and carry it to the rhinoceros. They say, "Here is your food, your majesty. We hope you like it." + +The rhinoceros does not eat, but Anna and Ben pretend that he does. They make up his voice and say, "Thank you, my servants. This is very good food. You are very kind to me." + +Anna and Ben smile and say, "You are welcome, your majesty. We are happy to serve you." + +They play with the rhinoceros for a long time. They have a lot of fun. They think that the rhinoceros is not ordinary, but very special. They love him very much. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with puzzles. They have many puzzles with animals, cars, and flowers. They can make the puzzles very fast. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a new puzzle in the toy box. It is a big puzzle with many pieces. The pieces are all white and black. Anna and Ben do not know what the puzzle is. + +"Let's try this puzzle," Anna says. She takes out the pieces and puts them on the floor. + +"OK," Ben says. He looks at the pieces and tries to find the edges. + +They start to make the puzzle. They find some pieces that fit together. But the puzzle is hard. They do not see any picture. + +"This puzzle is boring," Ben says. He wants to stop. + +"No, let's keep going," Anna says. She urges Ben to continue. She thinks the puzzle is fun. She wants to see the picture. + +They work on the puzzle for a long time. They find more pieces that fit together. They start to see some shapes. + +"Look, I see a nose," Anna says. She points to a piece with a black spot. + +"And I see an eye," Ben says. He points to another piece with a white circle. + +They keep working on the puzzle. They see more parts of the picture. They get excited. + +"I know what it is," Anna says. She smiles. + +"Me too," Ben says. He smiles too. + +They finish the puzzle. They see a great picture of a panda. The panda is eating bamboo. The panda is cute. + +"Wow, this puzzle is great," Anna says. She claps her hands. + +"Yes, it is," Ben says. He claps his hands too. + +They are happy. They hug each other. They like the puzzle. They like to play together. +Anna likes to write. She writes with a copper pen. The pen is shiny and makes nice lines. Anna writes her name, her friends' names, and some words she knows. + +But Tom does not like to write. He thinks writing is boring. He likes to play with cars and balls. He sees Anna's copper pen and wants it. He takes it from her desk when she is not looking. He puts it in his pocket and runs away. + +Anna is sad. She looks for her copper pen. She asks her teacher and her friends. No one knows where it is. She feels angry and hurt. She likes her copper pen. It is a gift from her grandma. + +Tom feels guilty. He knows he did a bad thing. He does not like the copper pen. It is heavy and hard. He does not know how to write with it. He wants to give it back to Anna, but he is afraid. He thinks Anna will be mad at him. He thinks the teacher will punish him. + +He decides to be brave. He takes the copper pen out of his pocket. He goes to Anna and says sorry. He gives her the copper pen and tells her the truth. He says he was wrong and he will not do it again. + +Anna is surprised. She is happy to see her copper pen. She is also happy that Tom is honest. She says thank you and forgives him. She says they can be friends. She says she can teach him how to write with the copper pen. She says writing is fun and good for the brain. + +The teacher sees them and smiles. She is proud of Tom and Anna. She says they are both healthy and smart. She says they learned a valuable lesson. She says it is better to share and be kind than to steal and be selfish. She says writing is a wonderful skill that can help them express themselves and learn new things. She says they can write a story together with the copper pen. She says they can use their imagination and creativity. She says they can have fun and grow. +Lily likes to spring on her bed. She jumps up and down and makes a lot of noise. She likes to sing a poem that she learned at school. It goes like this: + +Spring, spring, spring is here +Flowers, birds and sun are near +I like to play and have some fun +Spring, spring, spring is the best one + +Her mom hears her from the kitchen. She comes to her room and says: "Lily, you are very noisy. You need to be quiet. Your dad is working and your baby brother is sleeping." + +Lily stops jumping and says: "Sorry, mom. I was just happy. I love spring and I love my poem." + +Mom smiles and says: "I love you, Lily. And I love your poem too. But you need to be respectful of others. How about you draw a picture of spring instead? You can use your crayons and paper." + +Lily thinks that is a good idea. She says: "OK, mom. I will draw a picture of spring. Can I show it to you when I am done?" + +Mom says: "Of course, my dear. I can't wait to see it. Now, be a good girl and be quiet." + +Lily nods and says: "I will, mom. Thank you." + +Mom gives her a hug and a kiss and leaves her room. Lily picks up her crayons and paper and starts to draw. She draws a big sun, a blue sky, some green grass, some colorful flowers and some happy birds. She writes her poem at the bottom of the paper. She is very proud of her picture. She thinks it is the best picture of spring ever. She can't wait to show it to her mom and dad and baby brother. She hopes they will like it too. She thinks spring is the best time of the year. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. But they had to be careful not to break anything. Mom had told them many times not to break her things. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big red car. It can go very fast and loud. Vroom, vroom!" Tom said, holding his car in the air. + +"I have a yellow car. It can go faster and louder than yours. Beep, beep!" Lily said, showing her car to Tom. + +They started to race their cars on the floor, making noises and laughing. They did not see the small table near the sofa. On the table, there was a glass vase with pretty flowers. Mom had put it there to make the room look nice. + +Tom's car went too fast and hit the table leg. The table shook and the vase fell down. It broke into many pieces with a loud sound. The water and the flowers spilled on the carpet. + +"Oh no! We broke the vase! Mom will be very angry!" Tom said, dropping his car and looking at the mess. + +"We have to hide it! Maybe she won't notice!" Lily said, picking up her car and some of the broken pieces. + +They tried to hide the pieces under the sofa and the rug. But they could not hide them all. Some of the pieces were too big or too sharp. Tom cut his finger on one of them. He saw a drop of blood on his nail. + +"Ow! It hurts!" Tom said, putting his finger in his mouth. + +"Let me see. Oh, you have a boo-boo. We need a band-aid." Lily said, taking his finger out of his mouth. + +They ran to the bathroom to get a band-aid. They did not hear Mom coming home. She opened the door and saw the broken vase and the wet carpet. She was very angry. She had a harsh voice. + +"Tom! Lily! What did you do? You broke my vase! You made a big mess! Come here right now!" Mom shouted. + +Tom and Lily heard Mom's voice. They felt scared. They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had not played with their cars in the living room. They wished they had listened to Mom. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of toys to share. But sometimes they fight over the toys. + +One day, they see a big pile of leaves in the park. They want to jump in the leaves and have fun. They run to the pile and gather some leaves in their arms. They throw the leaves in the air and laugh. + +But then, Ben sees a shiny red car in the pile. He likes the car. He wants to play with it. He grabs the car and runs away from Anna. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Anna shouts. "That's my car! I brought it from home! Give it back!" + +"No, it's mine now!" Ben says. "I found it in the leaves! It's a new toy!" + +Anna is angry and sad. She is jealous of Ben. She wants her car back. She chases Ben around the park. They yell and push each other. + +A lady sees them and stops them. She is a teacher from the nearby school. She asks them what is wrong. + +They tell her about the car. She looks at the car and sees a sticker on it. The sticker has Anna's name on it. + +"This car belongs to Anna," she says. "She put her name on it. Ben, you have to give it back to her. It's not nice to take things that are not yours." + +Ben feels ashamed. He knows he did something bad. He gives the car back to Anna. He says he is sorry. + +Anna is happy to have her car back. She says she forgives Ben. She asks him if he wants to play with the car together. + +Ben nods. He says he is sorry again. He says he wants to be friends with Anna. + +They hug and smile. They play with the car and the leaves. They share and take turns. They have fun. + +The lady watches them and smiles. She is glad they made up. She thinks they are good friends. She hopes they will stay friends for a long time. Maybe for a year or more. +Tom and Lily were playing in the village. They liked to pretend they were lions and roar at each other. They made their hands into claws and chased each other around the houses. + +"Roar! I am the king of the lions!" Tom said. + +"Roar! I am the queen of the lions!" Lily said. + +They had a lot of fun, but they did not see that a real lion was watching them from the hill. The lion was hungry and curious. He wanted to see what the little lions were doing. He crept closer and closer to the village. + +Suddenly, he jumped out of the bushes and roared loudly. Tom and Lily were very scared. They ran away and hid behind a big tree. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Who are you?" the lion asked. He was confused. He thought they were lions, but they did not look like lions. They did not have fur or tails or big teeth. + +"We are not lions, we are children!" Tom said. + +"We were just playing, please don't hurt us!" Lily said. + +The lion felt sorry for them. He realized he had made a mistake. He did not want to eat them, he wanted to be their friend. + +"I am sorry, I did not mean to scare you. I am lonely and I wanted to play with you. Can we be friends?" the lion said. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They were still scared, but they also felt sorry for the lion. He looked sad and friendly. + +"Okay, we can be friends. But you have to be nice and gentle. And you have to promise not to roar so loud. You scared everyone in the village!" Tom said. + +"I promise, I will be nice and gentle. And I will roar softly. Thank you for being my friends!" the lion said. + +They came out of the tree and gave the lion a hug. Then they invited him to play with them in the village. The lion was very happy. He had found new friends. And the children were very happy. They had found a new friend. And they learned that not all lions are bad. +Tommy loves to help his mom cook. He likes to stir the soup, cut the cheese, and sprinkle the salt. Today, mom is making pizza for dinner. Tommy is very excited. He wants to taste the pizza sauce. + +Mom gives Tommy a small spoon of sauce. Tommy puts it in his mouth. He makes a funny face. The sauce is very hot and spicy. It has pepper in it. Tommy does not like pepper. He spits out the sauce. He says, "Yuck! Pepper is bad!" + +Mom laughs. She says, "Sorry, Tommy. I forgot you don't like pepper. Here, have some water. It will make your mouth feel better." She gives Tommy a glass of water. Tommy drinks it. He feels better. He says, "Thank you, mom. Water is good." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, Tommy. You can help me put cheese and ham on the pizza. Do you like cheese and ham?" Tommy nods. He likes cheese and ham. He says, "Yes, mom. Cheese and ham are good." + +Mom and Tommy put cheese and ham on the pizza. They put it in the oven. They wait for it to bake. They smell the pizza. It smells good. They take it out of the oven. They cut it into slices. They eat it. It is hot and cheesy and yummy. Tommy says, "Mmm! Pizza is good. Pizza is perfect." Mom smiles. She says, "I'm glad you like it, Tommy. You are a good helper. You make pizza perfect." Tommy smiles. He hugs mom. He says, "I love you, mom. You make pizza perfect, too." +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the garden. They had a small patch where they grew strawberries. They watered them every day and waited for them to turn red and sweet. + +One day, they saw that some of the strawberries were ready to eat. They ran to the patch and picked the biggest ones. They were so happy and hungry that they forgot to wash them. + +"Look, Lila, this one is so juicy!" Tom said, holding a strawberry in his hand. + +"Let me see, Tom, let me see!" Lila said, reaching for the strawberry. + +But before they could share it, they heard a harsh voice behind them. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing with my strawberries?" It was Mr. Brown, the owner of the garden. He was angry and scary. + +Lila and Tom dropped the strawberries and turned around. They saw Mr. Brown's face, red and frowning. + +"We're sorry, Mr. Brown, we're sorry!" they said, trembling. + +"You should be sorry! You can't just take my strawberries without asking! They are not yours, they are mine! And you didn't even wash them, they are dirty and full of bugs!" Mr. Brown said, shaking his finger. + +Lila and Tom felt ashamed and scared. They wanted to run away, but they didn't know where to go. + +"Please, Mr. Brown, please don't be mad at us. We just wanted to taste them, they looked so good. We didn't mean to hurt you or your strawberries. Please forgive us, please!" Lila said, with tears in her eyes. + +"Yeah, please, Mr. Brown, please don't yell at us. We won't do it again, we promise. We'll help you water them and take care of them. Please be nice to us, please!" Tom said, with a quivering voice. + +Mr. Brown looked at them for a moment. He saw their faces, sad and sorry. He remembered when he was a child and he liked to eat strawberries too. He remembered how sweet and delicious they were. He remembered how he sometimes got in trouble for stealing them from his neighbor's garden. He remembered how he felt when he was caught and scolded. + +He sighed and softened his voice. + +"Alright, alright, I'll forgive you. But only if you promise to never do it again. And if you want to eat some strawberries, you have to ask me first. And you have to wash them before you eat them. Do you understand?" he said. + +Lila and Tom nodded and smiled. + +"Yes, Mr. Brown, we understand. Thank you, Mr. Brown, thank you!" they said. + +Mr. Brown smiled too and picked up a strawberry. + +"Here, you can have this one. But only this one. And don't forget to wash it. It will remind you of your promise. And of how good strawberries are." he said, handing it to them. + +Lila and Tom took the strawberry and thanked him again. They ran to the faucet and washed it. Then they split it in half and ate it. It was the best strawberry they ever had. They looked at each other and hugged. + +They learned their lesson and became friends with Mr. Brown. And they always asked him before they ate his strawberries. And they always washed them. And they always reminded each other of their promise. And of how good strawberries are. +One day, a fox and a rabbit were playing in the forest. The fox was very quick and liked to chase the rabbit. The rabbit was very wise and liked to hide from the fox. + +"Come out, come out, little rabbit!" the fox said. "I want to play with you!" + +"No, no, little fox!" the rabbit said. "You want to eat me!" + +The fox laughed. "No, I don't want to eat you. You are my friend. I value you." + +The rabbit did not believe the fox. He knew the fox was hungry and tricky. He stayed in his hole and did not come out. + +The fox was sad. He wanted to have fun with the rabbit. He thought of a plan. He found a big carrot and put it near the rabbit's hole. He hid behind a tree and waited. + +The rabbit smelled the carrot. He was hungry and curious. He peeked out of his hole and saw the carrot. He wanted to eat it. But he also saw the fox's tail behind the tree. He knew it was a trap. + +The rabbit was very wise. He did not go to the carrot. He said to the fox, "Nice try, little fox. But I am not so silly. You cannot fool me." + +The fox was surprised. He came out of his hiding place and said, "How did you know it was me?" + +The rabbit smiled and said, "I saw your tail. And I heard your voice. And I know you do not value me. You value your belly." + +The fox felt ashamed. He said, "You are right, little rabbit. I am sorry. I was not a good friend. Can you forgive me?" + +The rabbit thought for a moment. He said, "Maybe I can forgive you. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will not try to eat me again. And you have to promise me that you will value me as a friend, not as food." + +The fox nodded. He said, "I promise, little rabbit. I promise. Can we play now?" + +The rabbit nodded. He said, "OK, little fox. We can play. But be careful. I am very quick. And I am very wise." + +The fox and the rabbit played in the forest. They had fun. They learned to value each other. And they became friends. +Anna and Ben are playing in the sand. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They want to make a sand castle. + +"Can you supply me some sand, please?" Anna asks Ben politely. + +"Sure, here you go." Ben scoops some sand with his shovel and pours it into the bucket. "Do you have enough?" + +"Yes, thank you. Now we can make the tower." Anna flips the bucket over and taps it gently. A sand tower comes out. + +"Wow, that looks great!" Ben says. "Can I make the door?" + +"Of course, you can. Here, use this stick." Anna gives Ben a stick. He carves a door on the tower. + +They are very happy with their sand castle. They smile at each other and high-five. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily were having a picnic in the garden. They had a big tray with sandwiches, apples, cookies and juice. They sat on a blanket under a tree and enjoyed the peaceful day. + +"Look, Lily, a butterfly!" Tom said, pointing to a yellow and black insect that landed on a flower. "It is so pretty!" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She reached out her hand to touch the butterfly, but it flew away. She followed it with her eyes, but then she felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she could not. She sneezed very loud. + +"Achoo!" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and giggled. The sneeze was so funny. But then they heard another sound. It was a loud thud. They turned around and saw that their tray had fallen over. A big dog had run into it and knocked it down. The sandwiches, apples, cookies and juice were all over the ground. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily said together. They were sad and angry. The dog had ruined their picnic. The dog looked at them with a guilty face. It wagged its tail and licked its lips. + +"Bad dog!" Tom and Lily shouted. They waved their arms and tried to shoo the dog away. But the dog did not listen. It jumped on the blanket and started to eat the food. It ate everything. It even ate the napkins. + +Tom and Lily were very upset. They cried and hugged each other. They had no more food. They had no more picnic. They had no more peaceful day. They wished the dog would go away. They wished they had not sneezed. They wished they had a new tray. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play hide and seek in the park. One day, they see a big sign near the slide. The sign says: "No playing here. Wet paint." + +"Let's hide behind the sign," Tom says. "No one will find us there." + +"OK," Mia says. "But we have to be quiet." + +They run behind the sign and wait. They hear someone coming. It is Sam, the seeker. He looks around the park. He does not see Tom and Mia. + +"Where are they?" Sam says. "They are very good at hiding." + +Tom and Mia giggle. They think they are very creative. They peek from behind the sign. They see Sam walking away. + +"Ha ha, we tricked him," Tom says. + +"Shh, he might hear us," Mia says. + +But it is too late. Sam hears them and turns around. He sees the sign. He sees Tom and Mia. + +"I found you!" Sam says. "You are behind the sign." + +Tom and Mia come out. They are not sad. They are happy. + +"That was a good hiding spot," Sam says. "But I am smarter." + +"Maybe," Tom says. "But we are more creative." + +They laugh and hug. They are still friends. They go to play somewhere else. The sign is still wet. +Lily and Ben were at the park with their mom. They saw a big slide that looked like fun. Lily wanted to go first, but Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it's easy. You just sit and slide down. Whee!" Lily said as she climbed the ladder. + +Ben gazed at the slide. It was very high and shiny. He did not want to sit and slide down. He wanted to stay with mom. + +"No, Lily, it's too hard. I don't like it. I want to play with the ball." Ben said as he hugged mom's leg. + +Mom smiled and gave Ben a kiss. She said, "It's okay, Ben. You don't have to slide if you don't want to. But maybe you can watch Lily and cheer for her. She likes to slide a lot." + +Ben nodded and watched Lily. She slid down fast and laughed. She looked happy and brave. Ben clapped his hands and said, "Good job, Lily! You are so fast!" + +Lily ran back to Ben and mom. She said, "Thank you, Ben! That was fun! Do you want to try now?" + +Ben shook his head. He said, "No, thank you, Lily. Maybe another day. I like to play with the ball. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, Ben, I want to play with you. You are good at the ball. Let's go!" + +They took the ball and ran to the grass. Mom followed them with a smile. She said, "You are both good at different things. And you are both very kind. I love you, Lily and Ben." + +They hugged mom and said, "We love you too, mom." They played with the ball and had a lot of fun. They were happy and gentle. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run and slide and swing and climb. They saw a big pile of wood near the fence. "Let's make a fort!" said Ben. "Yes, let's!" said Lily. + +They ran to the wood and started to move the pieces. They found some big ones and some small ones. They stacked them up and made a door and a window. They crawled inside and pretended to be pirates. "Arrr, matey!" said Ben. "Shiver me timbers!" said Lily. + +They were having fun until they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck coming to the park. It had a crane and a hook. It was going to take the wood away. "Oh no!" said Lily. "They will take our fort!" She was worried. She did not want to lose their fort. + +"Quick, let's get out!" said Ben. He tried to open the door, but it was stuck. The wood was too heavy. He pushed and pulled, but it did not move. He was worried too. He did not want to be trapped. + +They started to panic. They shouted and banged on the wood. "Help, help!" they cried. "We are in here!" They hoped their mom would hear them. They hoped the truck would stop. They hoped they would be safe. +Sara likes to go to the farm with her mom. She likes to see the animals and feed them. She likes the pigs, the chickens, the horses and the sheep. But she is shy of the cows. They are big and loud and have horns. + +One day, mom says, "Sara, do you want to help me milk the cow?" Sara shakes her head. She is scared of the cow. Mom says, "Don't worry, the cow is nice. She likes to give us milk. Come, I will show you how to do it." + +Mom takes Sara by the hand and leads her to the barn. There is a cow in a stall. She is brown and white and has a bell around her neck. She looks at Sara and moos. Sara hides behind mom. Mom says, "Hello, cow. This is Sara. She is my daughter. She wants to say hi to you." + +Mom strokes the cow's head and says, "See, she is soft and gentle. She likes to be petted. Do you want to try?" Sara nods slowly. She reaches out her hand and touches the cow's ear. The cow moos again and licks Sara's hand. Sara giggles. She says, "Hi, cow. You are nice. I like you." + +Mom smiles and says, "Good job, Sara. You are brave. Do you want to help me milk the cow now?" Sara says, "Yes, mom. I want to do it." Mom shows Sara how to sit on a stool and squeeze the cow's udder. Sara tries to do it too. The cow lets out some milk. Sara is happy. She says, "Look, mom. I did it. I milked the cow." + +Mom says, "You did it, Sara. You are a great helper. The cow is happy too. She says thank you." The cow moos and wags her tail. Sara says, "You are welcome, cow. Thank you for the milk. I will come back and see you again." Sara hugs the cow and gives her a kiss. She is not shy of the cow anymore. She is friends with the cow. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for worms and bugs. They had a big bucket to put their finds in. + +"Look, I found a shiny stone!" Lily said, holding up a pebble. "It is very pretty. I will add it to our bucket." + +"Wow, that is nice!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find more underground. Let's dig deeper!" + +They dug and dug, until they made a big hole. They did not see that the hole was under a big tree. The tree had delicate roots that held it up. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud crack. The tree was falling down, right on top of them! + +"Help!" Lily and Ben screamed. "We are trapped!" + +But no one heard them. They were too far underground. The tree was too heavy. They could not get out. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful where you dig. You might hurt yourself or something else. +Ben and Mia like to play pirates. They have a big box that is their ship. They have hats and swords and a map. They look for treasure on the island. + +One day, they find a big metal thing in the sand. It is an anchor. Ben says, "Look, Mia, this is an anchor. Pirates use it to stop their ship in the water." + +Mia says, "Wow, it is very big and heavy. How did it get here?" + +Ben says, "Maybe a pirate ship sank in the deep water. Maybe there is more treasure under the water." + +Mia says, "Let's pretend we are divers. We can use these goggles and tubes to breathe. We can tie a rope to the anchor and follow it down." + +Ben says, "OK, that sounds fun. But be careful, the water is very deep and dark. There might be sharks or octopuses." + +Mia says, "Don't be scared, Ben. We are brave pirates. Come on, let's go." + +They put on their goggles and tubes and hold the rope. They jump into the water and swim down. They see fish and coral and shells. They have a lot of fun. They do not see any sharks or octopuses. They are happy. They are pirates. +Tommy was a chubby boy who loved to eat cake and candy. He did not like to run or play with his friends, because he felt tired and slow. He wished he could fly like the birds and go wherever he wanted. + +One day, he saw a big balloon in the park. It was red and shiny and had a basket underneath. Tommy ran to the balloon and climbed into the basket. He saw a buckle on the rope that held the balloon to the ground. He wanted to see what it did, so he pulled it. + +The balloon started to fly up in the air. Tommy was scared and happy at the same time. He saw the trees and the houses and the people below. He felt like a bird. + +"Hello, little boy!" a voice said. Tommy looked around and saw a man in the basket with him. He was the balloon man. He had a hat and a beard and a smile. "Do you like to fly?" + +"Yes, I do!" Tommy said. "But how do I get down?" + +"Don't worry, I will help you. But first, let me tell you something. Flying is fun, but it is not everything. You need to take care of your body and your health. You need to eat good food and exercise and play with your friends. That will make you strong and happy and smart. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded. He felt a little ashamed. He knew he had been lazy and greedy. He wanted to change. + +The balloon man lowered the balloon and landed in the park. He unbuckled the rope and let Tommy out. He gave him a hug and a candy. + +"Here, this is for you. But remember, only one. And then, go and have fun with your friends. And maybe, someday, you can fly again." + +Tommy thanked the balloon man and ran to his friends. He felt lighter and happier. He learned a lesson that day. Flying is fun, but living is better. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they have a new game. They want to disappear. + +"Look, I have a cap," Tom says. He shows Mia a big red cap. "If I put it on, you can't see me." + +"Really?" Mia asks. She wants to try. + +Tom puts the cap on his head. He bends down and hides behind a bush. "Can you see me?" he calls. + +Mia looks around. She can't see Tom. She only sees the bush and the cap. "No, I can't see you," she says. "You disappeared!" + +Tom laughs. He jumps out of the bush. "I'm here!" he says. He takes off the cap. "Now you try." + +Mia puts the cap on her head. She runs to a tree and hides behind it. "Can you see me?" she calls. + +Tom looks around. He can't see Mia. He only sees the tree and the cap. "No, I can't see you," he says. "You disappeared!" + +Mia giggles. She comes out of the tree. "I'm here!" she says. She takes off the cap. "This is a fun game." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They are ready to play more. They take turns to disappear with the cap. They have a lot of fun. +Tim and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food for their dolls and teddies. They had a toy grill that they put on the grass. They used leaves, sticks and rocks as their ingredients. + +"Look, Lily, I made a salad for you!" Tim said. He tore some leaves and put them on a plate. "It is very yummy and healthy." + +"Thank you, Tim!" Lily said. She took a bite of the leaf and made a funny face. "It is not very yummy. It is bitter and crunchy. I like soft food better." + +"Okay, then I will make you something else." Tim said. He looked around and saw a big, ripe tomato on the vine. He ran to pick it. "This is perfect! It is red and juicy and soft. You will love it!" + +He brought the tomato to the grill and tried to cut it with a plastic knife. But the knife was too dull and the tomato was too hard. He pushed harder and harder, but the knife slipped and the tomato rolled off the grill. It landed on the ground and burst open. + +"Oh no!" Tim cried. "My tomato is ruined! It is all squishy and messy. What will I do now?" + +Lily saw what happened and felt sorry for Tim. She ran to him and gave him a hug. "It's okay, Tim. Accidents happen. We can share my salad. Or we can find something else to cook. Maybe some berries or nuts or cheese. There are many things we can make with our grill. We just have to use our imagination." + +Tim smiled and hugged Lily back. "You are right, Lily. You are a good sister and a good chef. Let's go and see what we can find. Maybe we can make a pie or a sandwich or a soup. We can have a lot of fun with our grill. And we can always try the tomato later. Maybe it will taste better when it is cold." +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend that they are drivers and go on adventures. + +One day, they decide to make their own fuel for their cars. They find some empty bottles and fill them with water, juice, and soap. They shake the bottles and see the bubbles inside. They think that the bubbles are fuel. + +They take their bottles and their cars to the backyard. They find a big cardboard box and cut a hole in it. They say that the box is their gas station. They take turns to fill their cars with their original fuel. + +"Look, my car is so fast now!" Ben says as he pushes his red car on the grass. + +"Mine too!" Mia says as she follows him with her yellow car. + +They laugh and have fun with their original fuel. They do not know that their cars do not really need fuel. They just use their imagination. +Anna liked to sing and dance. She had a stage in her room, made of a big box and a curtain. She liked to pretend she was a star and sing to her toys. But sometimes she felt lonely. She wished she had someone to sing and dance with. + +One day, her mom came to her room. She saw Anna on the stage, singing a sad song. She asked, "What's wrong, Anna? Why are you sad?" + +Anna said, "I like to sing and dance, but I have no one to sing and dance with. My toys are nice, but they don't talk or move. I want a friend." + +Mom smiled and hugged Anna. She said, "I have an idea. Why don't you suggest to Lily, the girl next door, to come and play with you? She likes to sing and dance, too. Maybe you can be friends and have fun on the stage together." + +Anna liked the idea. She said, "Yes, mom, that sounds good. Can we go and ask her now?" + +Mom said, "Sure, let's go." She took Anna's hand and they went to Lily's house. Lily was happy to see them. She said, "Hi, Anna, hi, mom. Do you want to play?" + +Anna said, "Yes, Lily, I do. I have a stage in my room. Do you want to sing and dance with me on the stage?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Anna, I do. That sounds fun. Let's go." + +Anna and Lily ran to Anna's room. They put on their costumes and took turns singing and dancing on the stage. They laughed and clapped and had a great time. Anna felt happy. She was not lonely anymore. She had a friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jar on the shelf. It was full of cookies. They wanted to eat some. + +"Let's get the jar," Ben said. "Mom is not here. She will not know." + +Lily was not sure. She remembered what Mom said. "Mom said no cookies before dinner. She said they are bad for our teeth. She will be angry if we take them." + +Ben did not listen. He was ignorant. He thought he knew better. He climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. "Don't be scared, Lily. It will be fun. Just one cookie." + +Lily tried to warn him. "Ben, be careful. The jar is heavy. It can fall and break. You can hurt yourself." + +But it was too late. Ben grabbed the jar and pulled it. The jar slipped from his hand and crashed on the floor. Cookies and glass flew everywhere. Ben fell off the chair and cried. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess and Ben's cut on his arm. She was very upset. She hugged Ben and cleaned his wound. Then she scolded him and Lily. + +"Why did you do this, Ben? You were very naughty. You did not listen to me or Lily. You could have been hurt worse. And you wasted all the cookies. You are in big trouble, mister." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben, but she also felt angry. She did not want to eat the cookies. She tried to stop him. She was not naughty. She was good. + +"Mom, it was not my fault," Lily said. "I did not want the jar. I warned Ben. He was ignorant. He did not listen." + +Mom looked at Lily and sighed. She knew Lily was telling the truth. She was proud of her for being honest and brave. She hugged her and kissed her. + +"I know, Lily. You did the right thing. You are a good girl. I am sorry I yelled at you. You are not in trouble. But Ben is. He has to learn his lesson. He has to say sorry to you and me. And he has to clean up the mess. No cookies for him tonight." + +Lily nodded. She felt better. She hoped Ben would learn his lesson too. She loved him, but he was ignorant sometimes. She wished he would listen more. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. They did not like to share or say thank you. They thought their toys were boring and wanted new ones. + +One day, their mom gave them a big box. She said it was a surprise for them. Lily and Ben opened the box and saw a lamp. They were not happy. They wanted a doll or a car, not a lamp. They said the lamp was boring and ugly. They threw the lamp on the floor and yelled at their mom. + +Their mom was sad and angry. She said they were ungrateful and rude. She said they had to stay in their room until they learned to be nice. She turned off the light and left them in the dark. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They saw shadows on the wall that looked like monsters. They heard noises that sounded like growls. They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had the lamp to make the shadows go away. They wished they had not yelled at their mom. They wished they had said thank you. + +They said they were sorry and asked for the lamp. Their mom heard them and came back. She gave them the lamp and turned it on. The shadows and noises disappeared. Lily and Ben saw that the lamp was not boring and ugly. It was colorful and shiny. It made shapes and patterns on the wall. It was fun and beautiful. They said they liked the lamp and thanked their mom. They said they would share and be nice. Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said she was proud of them and loved them. + +The moral of the story is: Be grateful for what you have and don't yell at your mom. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big box with a lock on it. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open the lock!" Tom said. + +"But we don't have a key," Lily said. + +"Maybe we can break it," Tom said. He picked up a stick and hit the lock hard. But the lock did not open. + +"Stop it, Tom! You are being naughty!" Lily said. "That box belongs to Dad. He said we should not touch it." + +Tom did not listen. He hit the lock harder and harder. He made a lot of noise. He did not see Dad coming from the house. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing?" Dad shouted. He was angry. He took the stick from Tom and put it away. He lifted the box and carried it inside. + +"Sorry, Dad," Tom and Lily said. They felt bad. + +Dad came back and sat down with them. He looked at the box and sighed. + +"Do you know what is in this box?" he asked. + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. + +"This box has a very special gift for you. It is a globe. A globe is a ball that shows the earth. The earth is where we live. It has many places and people and animals. I wanted to show you the globe and teach you about the earth. But you broke the lock and ruined the surprise." + +Tom and Lily gasped. They did not know that. They felt worse. + +"We are sorry, Dad," they said again. "We did not mean to be naughty. We were just curious." + +Dad smiled and hugged them. + +"It's okay, my loves. I know you were curious. Curiosity is good. But you also need to be careful and respectful. Sometimes, things are locked for a reason. You need to ask before you touch. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. + +"Yes, Dad. We understand. We will ask next time." + +Dad kissed them and said. + +"Good. Now, let's go inside and see if we can fix the lock. And then, I will show you the globe and the earth. And we will have fun learning together." + +Tom and Lily smiled and followed Dad. They were happy. They learned a lesson. And they still got a gift. +Anna and Ben are playing a game. They have a big box and many small toys. They take turns to hide a toy in the box and the other one has to find it. They count how many toys they can find. The one who finds more toys will win. + +It is Anna's turn to hide a toy. She picks a red car and puts it in the box. She covers it with some paper and says, "Ready!" + +Ben looks in the box. He sees many things: a ball, a doll, a book, a hat. He moves them around and tries to find the car. He says, "Where is it? Where is it?" + +Anna smiles and says, "It is hidden. You have to look harder." + +Ben keeps looking. He finds a spoon, a sock, a crayon, a cup. He says, "This box is too full. There are too many things." + +Anna says, "You have to find the car. If you don't, I will win." + +Ben does not give up. He looks under the paper and sees something shiny. He says, "Aha! I found it! I found the car!" + +Anna claps and says, "Good job, Ben. You are very smart. You found the hidden car." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Anna. You are very kind. You hid the car well." + +They hug and say, "We both win. We had fun." They put the toys back in the box and go to play another game. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, they see a big truck outside their house. The truck has many boxes. Mom says the boxes are for them. + +"What is in the boxes, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Your new beds, Lily. You and Ben are too big for your old beds. You need bigger beds to sleep well," Mom says. + +"Wow, new beds! Can we see them, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"Not yet, Ben. We have to wait for Dad to come home. He will help us get the boxes inside and set up the beds," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben are excited. They want to see their new beds. They wait and wait. But Dad does not come home. It is getting dark. Mom calls Dad on the phone. + +"Where are you, Dad? The kids are waiting for their new beds," Mom says. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm stuck in traffic. There was a big accident on the road. I don't know when I will get home," Dad says. + +"Oh, no. That's too bad. We miss you, Dad. Be careful," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want their Dad to come home. They want their new beds. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom. We hope Dad is okay." + +Mom hugs them back and says, "I love you, too, kids. Dad is okay. He will be home soon. Don't worry. We can still have a good night. How about we order some pizza for dinner?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They like pizza. They say, "Yes, please, Mom. We want pizza." + +Mom orders pizza on the phone. She asks for cheese and pepperoni. She says, "Thank you. Please hurry. We are hungry." + +Soon, the pizza arrives. Mom pays the pizza man. She gives him a tip. She says, "Thank you. Have a good night." + +The pizza man smiles. He says, "You're welcome. You have a good night, too. You are very kind. Some people are not kind. Some people are poor. They don't have money to pay or tip. They don't have food to eat. They don't have beds to sleep. They are sad." + +Lily and Ben hear the pizza man. They feel sorry for the poor people. They say, "Mom, can we help the poor people? Can we give them some pizza? Can we give them some money? Can we give them some beds?" + +Mom is proud of Lily and Ben. They have big hearts. They care about others. She says, "That's very sweet of you, kids. Yes, we can help the poor people. We can share some pizza with them. We can donate some money to them. We can give them some of our old beds. They will be happy." + +Lily and Ben are happy, too. They eat some pizza with Mom. They save some pizza for the poor people. They put some money in a jar for the poor people. They put some stickers on their old beds for the poor people. They say, "We hope the poor people like our gifts. We hope they feel better. We hope they have good dreams." + +Mom says, "You are very generous, kids. You make me happy. You make the poor people happy. You make the world a better place. You are amazing." + +Lily and Ben hug Mom. They say, "You are amazing, too, Mom. You make us happy. You make Dad happy. You make the world a better place. We love you, Mom." + +Mom says, "I love you, too, kids. You are my treasures. You are my stars. You are my everything." + +They finish their pizza. They clean up their plates. They brush their teeth. They put on their pajamas. They go to their old beds. They say good night to Mom. They say good night to each other. They say good night to their new beds. They say good night to the poor people. They close their eyes. They fall asleep. They have good dreams. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. Today, they go to the festival with their moms. The festival has many fun things. There are balloons, games, music, and food. + +Sara and Tom see a big stage. There are people on the stage. They wear pretty clothes and hats. They have instruments and sing songs. Sara and Tom clap their hands and dance. They like the show. + +One of the people on the stage has a bow. He uses the bow to play a violin. He makes nice sounds with the bow and the violin. Sara and Tom want to see the bow. They go closer to the stage. + +"Can we see your bow?" Sara asks the man with the violin. + +"Sure, you can see my bow. But be careful, it is not a toy. It is a tool for making music." The man says. He smiles and gives his bow to Sara and Tom. + +Sara and Tom hold the bow. They touch the hair and the wood. They think the bow is cool. + +"Can we try the bow?" Tom asks the man. + +"No, you cannot try the bow. The bow is only for me. I need it for the show. If you try the bow, you might break it or hurt yourself. That would be bad." The man says. He takes his bow back from Sara and Tom. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They want to play with the bow. They think the man is mean. + +"Let's go, Sara and Tom. The show is over. We can find something else to do at the festival." Their moms say. They take Sara and Tom away from the stage. + +Sara and Tom nod. They follow their moms. They hope to find a better toy at the festival. They do not like the bow anymore. +Lily and Tom love to play at the beach. They like to build sand castles, collect shells and splash in the water. One day, they see some big kids with boards. They are surfing on the waves. Lily and Tom think that looks fun. + +"Can we try that?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Maybe when you are older, sweetie. Surfing is hard. You need to balance and be strong," mom says. + +"But we are strong!" Tom says. He kicks a ball to show mom. The ball flies far and lands in the water. + +"Wow, good kick, Tom!" mom says. "But surfing is not just kicking. You need to watch the waves and steer the board." + +Lily and Tom watch the big kids again. They see one of them fall off the board and splash. They see another one ride the wave and smile. They want to be like that. + +"Can we at least touch the boards?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can touch them. But be careful, they are big and heavy," mom says. + +She takes them to the big kids and asks if they can touch their boards. The big kids are nice and let them. Lily and Tom feel the smooth and hard boards. They are different from their sand toys. + +"Thank you for letting us touch your boards," Lily says. + +"You're welcome. Do you like surfing?" one of the big kids asks. + +"Yes, we do. We want to surf one day," Tom says. + +"Well, maybe you will. You just need to practice and have fun," the big kid says. + +"Okay, we will. Bye!" Lily and Tom say. + +They wave to the big kids and run back to mom. They are happy. They have a new dream. They want to be successful surfers. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play in the snow. They had many toys, but Lily's favorite was a reindeer doll that she got for Christmas. She loved to hug it and pretend it was a real reindeer. + +One day, Sam asked Lily if he could lend her reindeer doll. He said he wanted to play with it for a while. Lily did not want to share her reindeer doll, but she did not want to be rude. She said yes, but she told Sam to be careful and give it back soon. + +Sam took the reindeer doll and ran away. He played with it for a long time, but he did not take good care of it. He threw it in the air, dragged it on the ground, and left it in the snow. The reindeer doll got dirty, wet, and torn. It looked very dull and sad. + +Lily waited for Sam to return her reindeer doll, but he did not come back. She started to worry and miss her reindeer doll. She decided to look for Sam and her reindeer doll. She followed Sam's footprints in the snow and found him in a nearby park. She saw her reindeer doll lying on a bench, all dirty, wet, and torn. She felt very angry and sad. + +She ran to Sam and said, "Sam, you are a bad friend! You did not take care of my reindeer doll! You made it look dull and sad! You did not give it back to me! You broke your promise! I want my reindeer doll back!" + +Sam looked at Lily and felt ashamed. He realized he had been selfish and careless. He said, "Lily, I am sorry. I was wrong. I should have taken care of your reindeer doll. I should have given it back to you. I did not keep my promise. I am a bad friend. Please forgive me." + +Lily took her reindeer doll and hugged it. She said, "Sam, I forgive you. But you have to learn to share and respect other people's things. You have to keep your promises. You have to be a good friend. Do you understand?" + +Sam nodded and said, "I understand. I will try to be a better friend. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can still be friends. But you have to help me clean and fix my reindeer doll. And next time, you have to ask me nicely if you want to lend something from me. And you have to give it back when you say you will. OK?" + +Sam agreed and said, "OK. I am sorry, Lily. And thank you for being my friend." + +Lily and Sam hugged and went home together. They learned a lesson about sharing, respect, and friendship. And they never fought over the reindeer doll again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park when it started to rain. They ran to find a shelter, but all the benches and trees were wet. They saw a big box near the trash can and decided to hide inside. + +"Look, we have a shelter!" Lily said. "We are dry and warm!" + +"Yes, we are!" Ben agreed. "But we are also hungry. Do you have any snacks?" + +Lily checked her backpack and found a bottle of juice and a cookie. She shared them with Ben and they felt happy. + +"Thank you, Lily!" Ben said. "You are a good friend!" + +They heard the rain pour harder and harder on the box. They wondered when it would stop. + +"Maybe we can make a game," Lily suggested. "Let's pretend we are on a boat and the rain is the sea. We can sing and tell stories!" + +"Okay, that sounds fun!" Ben said. "What song do you want to sing?" + +They started to sing their favorite nursery rhymes and made up stories about pirates and mermaids. They forgot about the rain and had a lot of fun. They were successful in making their own adventure. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big slide. Lily wanted to try it, but Max was scared. + +"Come on, Max, it will be fun!" Lily said. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. "Look, I will show you how to do it!" + +She slid down fast and landed on her feet. She smiled and clapped her hands. "See, it was easy! You can do it too!" + +Max looked at the slide. It was very high and steep. He felt his heart beat fast. He shook his head. "No, Lily, I can't. It is too scary. I will fall and hurt my foot." + +Lily ran to him and gave him a hug. "You won't fall, Max. I will catch you. You are brave and strong. I will encourage you. You just have to try." + +She took his hand and led him to the ladder. She helped him climb up. She sat behind him on the slide. She wrapped her arms around him. "Ready, Max? On the count of three, we will go. One, two, three!" + +They slid down together. Max felt the wind in his hair and the thrill in his stomach. He screamed with joy. Lily laughed with him. They landed on their feet. They hugged each other. + +"Wow, Lily, that was amazing! Thank you for encouraging me. You are a charming friend. Can we do it again?" Max said. + +"Of course, Max. Anytime. You are a charming friend too. Let's go!" Lily said. + +They ran to the slide again. They had a lot of fun. They learned that trying new things can be scary, but also exciting. They learned that encouraging each other can make them happier and braver. They learned that being charming means being kind and helpful. They were best friends. +Lily liked to wonder about many things. She wondered why the sky was blue, why the grass was green, and why the birds could fly. She also wondered what it would be like to ride a bicycle. She had seen other children ride bicycles on the street, and they looked so happy and fast. + +One day, Lily's dad came home with a big surprise. He had a red bicycle for Lily. It was shiny and new, and it had a bell and a basket. Lily was so excited. She hugged her dad and thanked him. She wanted to try the bicycle right away. + +Dad helped Lily put on a helmet and showed her how to pedal and steer. Lily was a little scared at first, but she was also brave and curious. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She rang the bell and waved to her mom. She felt like she was flying. + +Lily loved her red bicycle. She rode it every day, and she learned to go faster and turn better. She wondered what other places she could go with her bicycle. She wondered what other adventures she could have. She wondered what other surprises her dad had for her. She was a happy and wonder-full girl. +Sara and Tom were playing with their new toys. Sara had a doll with long hair and a pretty dress. Tom had a car with big wheels and a loud horn. They were having fun, but they did not share. + +"Give me your car!" Sara said to Tom. "I want to try it!" + +"No!" Tom said to Sara. "It is mine! You have your doll!" + +They started to pull the car from each other. They did not see that the car was near the edge of the table. The car fell down and hit the floor. It broke into many pieces. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Tom cried. "The car is broken!" + +They heard their mom coming. She was grumpy. She had a lot of work to do and she did not like noise. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Why are you crying?" + +"Sara and Tom broke the car!" they both said. + +Mom looked at the broken car. She was sad. She had bought the car for Tom with her money. She wanted him to be happy. + +"Breaking toys is not nice," she said. "You should be careful and share. You are not babies anymore. You are big youths. You should know better." + +Sara and Tom felt sorry. They hugged mom and said they were sorry. They said they would share their toys and not break them. Mom smiled and hugged them back. She said she loved them and forgave them. She said they could play with the doll and the car together. She helped them fix the car with some tape and glue. It was not as good as before, but it still worked. + +Sara and Tom learned their lesson. They played with the doll and the car nicely. They did not fight or break anything. They made mom happy. They were happy too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the pool. They have gear for the pool. They have goggles, flippers and tubes. The gear helps them see, swim and breathe in the water. + +One day, they decide to dive in the pool. They put on their gear and go to the edge of the pool. Anna says, "Are you ready, Ben?" Ben says, "Yes, I am ready, Anna." They count to three and dive together. + +They see many things in the pool. They see fish, plants and rocks. They swim close to them and touch them. They have fun in the pool. They feel like explorers. + +After a while, they come up to the surface. They take off their tubes and smile at each other. Anna says, "That was awesome, Ben!" Ben says, "That was amazing, Anna!" They high-five and hug. + +They go back to the edge of the pool and get out. They dry themselves with towels and put away their gear. They say, "Diving is important. It makes us happy and curious. We want to dive again soon." They are proud of themselves and their gear. They are happy friends. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big onion growing in the dirt. They wanted to pick it and eat it, but their mom said no. She said the onion was for dinner and they had to wait. + +Tom and Sam were not happy. They thought their mom was mean. They decided to sneak out and get the onion when she was not looking. They ran to the garden and pulled the onion out of the ground. It was very big and round and smelled strong. + +"Let's eat it now!" Tom said. + +"Okay!" Sam said. + +They each took a bite of the onion. It was very spicy and made their eyes water. They coughed and cried and threw the onion away. They felt dizzy and sick. + +Their mom heard them and came to the garden. She saw the onion and their faces. She was angry and sad. + +"Why did you do that?" she asked. "I told you to wait for dinner. The onion was not ready to eat. It was not good for you. You did not listen to me. You did not respect me. You did not welcome me as your mom." + +Tom and Sam felt sorry. They realized they had been naughty and hurt their mom. They hugged her and said they were sorry. + +"We love you, mom. We are sorry we did not listen to you. We are sorry we did not welcome you as our mom. We will not do it again. Please forgive us." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them back. She said she loved them too and forgave them. She said they could still have dinner, but they had to drink some water and rest first. She said they had learned a lesson. + +"Next time, you have to listen to me and trust me. I know what is best for you. I want you to be happy and healthy. I welcome you as my children. That is what moms do." + +Tom and Sam nodded and said they understood. They drank some water and rested in their beds. They felt better and thanked their mom. They learned to welcome their mom as their mom and to listen to her. They also learned to not eat onions raw. +Lily liked fashion. She liked to wear pretty dresses and shoes and hats. She liked to look at magazines and see what other people wore. She wanted to be like them. + +One day, Lily saw a fashion show on TV. She saw models walk on a long stage. They wore different clothes and colors. They looked happy and beautiful. Lily wanted to follow them. She wanted to be a model too. + +She ran to her room and opened her closet. She picked out her favorite dress and shoes and hat. She put them on and looked in the mirror. She smiled and said, "I am a model!" + +She went to the living room and saw her mom and dad. They were watching the TV. Lily said, "Look at me! I am a model! I want to follow the fashion show!" + +Her mom and dad looked at her and smiled. They said, "You look very pretty, Lily. But you know, the fashion show is not real. It is just for fun. The models wear different clothes for different seasons and places. They change their clothes many times. They do not wear the same clothes every day." + +Lily did not understand. She said, "But I like these clothes. I want to wear them every day. I want to be like the models." + +Her mom and dad said, "You can wear them today, if you want. But tomorrow, you might want to wear something else. Something more comfortable and warm. Something that suits the weather and the occasion. Fashion is not just about clothes. It is also about being yourself and expressing your personality." + +Lily thought about it. She said, "I see. But I still like these clothes. Can I wear them outside?" + +Her mom and dad said, "Sure, you can. But be careful. It is raining outside. You might get wet and dirty. And your clothes might get ruined. Do you want that?" + +Lily said, "No, I do not want that. I want to keep my clothes nice and clean. But I also want to go outside and play. What can I do?" + +Her mom and dad said, "Why don't you wear a raincoat and boots over your clothes? That way, you can protect them from the rain and the mud. And you can still have fun outside. How does that sound?" + +Lily said, "That sounds good. Thank you, mom and dad. You are very smart. You know a lot about fashion." + +Her mom and dad said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are very sweet. And you have a lot of fashion sense too." + +Lily put on her raincoat and boots and went outside. She followed the fashion show in her own way. She walked on the sidewalk like a stage. She twirled and posed and smiled. She did not care if she got wet or dirty. She was happy and beautiful. She was a model. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. One day, they want to print a picture of a road. They draw a long line with black crayon. Then they draw cars and trees and houses on the sides. + +"Look, we made a road!" Tim says. He is happy. + +"Can we print it?" Jen asks. She wants to show her mom. + +"Yes, we can!" Tim says. He knows how to use the printer. He puts the paper in the printer and pushes a button. The printer makes a noise and prints the picture. + +"Wow, it is the same!" Jen says. She is amazed. + +They take the picture and run to Jen's mom. She is in the kitchen. She is making soup. She smells the soup. It is bitter. She makes a face. + +"Mom, look what we made!" Jen says. She gives her the picture. + +"That is a very nice road!" Jen's mom says. She smiles. She is proud. + +"Can we have some soup?" Tim asks. He is hungry. + +"Sure, but it is bitter. I put too much salt." Jen's mom says. She is sorry. + +"That is okay. We like bitter soup!" Tim and Jen say. They are polite. + +They sit at the table and eat the soup. They do not mind the bitter taste. They are happy. They like their road and their soup and their mom. +Mia and Leo loved to play with their toy elephant. It was big and gray and soft, and it had a long nose that could make funny sounds. They liked to hug it and pretend it was their friend. + +One day, they had a new idea. They tied a string around the elephant's nose and hung it from the ceiling. Then they took turns pulling the string and making the elephant spin. They laughed and clapped as they watched the elephant go round and round. + +"Look, it's a brilliant elephant!" Mia said. "It's so shiny and sparkly!" + +Leo agreed. He thought the elephant looked like a star. He pulled the string harder and faster, and the elephant spun faster and faster. + +But then, something bad happened. The string broke and the elephant fell to the floor. Mia and Leo gasped and ran to the elephant. They were afraid it was hurt. + +They picked up the elephant and checked it. It was still big and gray and soft, but its nose was bent and twisted. It could not make funny sounds anymore. + +Mia and Leo felt sad and sorry. They hugged the elephant and said they were sorry. They wished they had not made it spin so fast. + +They decided to take the elephant to their mom. Maybe she could fix it. They hoped she would not be mad at them. They learned their lesson. They would not play with the elephant like that again. They would be gentle and kind. They still loved their brilliant elephant. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to collect rocks and leaves and put them in their buckets. They also liked to go on the slide and swing on the swings. + +"Look, I found a shiny rock!" Tom said, showing Lily his bucket. + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Lily said. "Can I have it?" + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. "I found it first!" + +Lily felt sad. She wanted the shiny rock too. She thought of a plan. She said, "OK, you can keep it. But can we go on the slide now? I love the slide!" + +Tom nodded. He liked the slide too. He followed Lily to the slide. He put his bucket down next to the slide. He did not see Lily's sneaky smile. + +Lily went up the ladder first. She looked down at Tom's bucket. She saw the shiny rock. She reached down and grabbed it. She put it in her pocket. She slid down the slide. + +Tom went up the ladder next. He looked at his bucket. He saw that the shiny rock was gone. He felt angry. He knew that Lily took it. He slid down the slide. He said, "Hey, give me back my shiny rock! You stole it!" + +Lily ran away. She said, "No, it's mine now! Finders keepers!" + +Tom chased her. He said, "No, it's not! Give it back!" + +They ran around the park. They did not see the ice cream truck coming. The ice cream truck stopped near the slide. It played a happy song. It had a sign that said, "Yummy ice cream for everyone!" + +The other kids in the park saw the ice cream truck. They ran to it. They wanted some yummy ice cream. They lined up in front of the truck. + +Tom and Lily stopped running. They saw the ice cream truck too. They wanted some yummy ice cream too. They forgot about the shiny rock. They joined the line. + +The ice cream man smiled. He said, "Hello, kids! What do you want?" + +Tom and Lily looked at the ice cream flavors. They saw chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and more. They both said, "I want chocolate!" + +The ice cream man gave them each a chocolate cone. They said, "Thank you!" + +They licked their ice cream. It was yummy. They smiled at each other. They said, "Sorry!" + +They hugged. They shared their rocks and leaves. They played together. They were happy. +Anna and Ben like to read stories. They have many books with pictures and words. They share the books and take turns to read. But one day, they have a big fight. They both want to read the same book. It is a book about a smooth frog and a bumpy toad. + +"Give me the book! It is my turn!" Anna says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Ben says. + +They pull the book from each other. They pull hard and fast. The book makes a loud sound. It splits in two. The pages fly everywhere. The frog and the toad are torn apart. + +Anna and Ben stop pulling. They look at the book. They feel sad and sorry. They broke the book. They broke the story. They broke their friendship. + +They cry and say sorry to each other. But it is too late. The book is ruined. The story is gone. They have no more books to read. They have no more fun. They have no more friends. +Tim and Mia liked to play in the park. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. They wanted to feed them some bread, but they had none. + +"Look, Mia, there is a poor swan. It has no friends and no food," Tim said. + +"Maybe we can build something for it," Mia said. + +They looked around and found some sticks and leaves. They worked hard to make a small nest for the poor swan. They put it near the edge of the pond. + +"Come here, swan, we have a gift for you," Tim called. + +The swan heard them and swam closer. It saw the nest and liked it. It climbed out of the water and snuggled in the nest. It looked happy and grateful. + +"Thank you, Tim and Mia, you are very kind," the swan said. + +Tim and Mia smiled and waved. They were glad they helped the poor swan. They decided to come back tomorrow and bring some bread for it. They hoped the swan would make some friends soon. +Ben and Lily liked to watch the trains go by. They lived near the tracks and every day they heard the loud whistle and saw the steam puff out of the engines. They waved and clapped at the drivers and the passengers. + +One day, they saw an enormous train. It was longer and bigger than any train they had ever seen. It had many cars and some of them had animals inside. Ben and Lily ran to the fence and tried to see the animals. They saw elephants and giraffes and monkeys and lions. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "It's a circus train!" + +"I want to go to the circus!" Lily said. "Can we go, please?" + +They ran to their mom and asked her if they could go to the circus. Their mom smiled and said yes, they could go tomorrow. She had bought tickets for them as a surprise. + +Ben and Lily were very happy. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They went back to the fence and clapped and waved at the circus train. They could not wait to see the animals and the clowns and the acrobats. They hoped the train would come back tomorrow. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses with their blocks and dolls. They were having fun and laughing. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake and heard a loud noise. It was an earthquake! The blocks and dolls fell down and broke. Tom and Lily were scared and ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Mom, mom, what is happening?" they cried. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves, it's an earthquake. It's when the ground moves and makes a lot of noise. Sometimes it can break things, but we are safe here. Come, let's go to the basement, where it's safer." + +Tom and Lily followed their mom to the basement. They saw some candles and blankets there. Mom lit a candle and said, "We have to stay here until the earthquake stops. It might take a while, but we have each other. That's the most important thing." + +Tom and Lily nodded and snuggled with their mom. They felt warm and calm. They realized that their toys were not as important as their mom and each other. They learned to value what they had. They hoped the earthquake would end soon and that everyone was okay. +Sam likes to create things with paper and glue. He makes cards, hats, and animals. One day, he wants to create a wallet for his dad. He finds some white paper and cuts it into a rectangle. He folds it and glues it together. He draws a picture of his dad and himself on the front. + +He is very proud of his wallet and runs to show his mom. "Look, mom, I made a wallet for dad!" he says. "It has a picture of us on it!" + +Mom smiles and hugs him. "That's very nice, Sam. I'm sure dad will love it. But where did you get the white paper?" she asks. + +Sam points to the table. "There, mom. There was a lot of white paper. I only took one." + +Mom gasps and runs to the table. She sees that Sam took the white paper from a big envelope. The envelope has a red stamp on it that says "Important". She opens it and finds a letter inside. The letter says that dad has to pay a lot of money to someone by tomorrow or he will be in trouble. + +Mom starts to cry. "Oh, Sam, this is very bad. This was not paper for creating. This was paper for dad. He needed this letter. Now he will be very angry and sad. And we will have no money." + +Sam feels scared and sorry. He did not know that the paper was important. He only wanted to create a wallet for dad. He hugs mom and says, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to make dad angry and sad. Can we fix it?" + +Mom shakes her head. "No, Sam, we can't fix it. It's too late. We have to tell dad the truth and hope he can find a way to pay the money. But he will not be happy with us. He will not like your wallet." + +Sam starts to cry too. He wishes he did not create the wallet. He wishes he used a different paper. He wishes he made dad happy and not angry and sad. He wishes he could change the ending of his story. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with swords. They have toy swords made of wood. They pretend to be knights and fight bad guys. + +One day, they go to the park with their swords. They see a big hill. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. They think it will be easy. + +"Come on, Sam, let's go up the hill!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom, let's go!" Sam says. + +They start to climb the hill. They use their swords to help them. They stick their swords in the ground and pull themselves up. They have fun. + +But when they get to the top of the hill, they see something scary. They see a big dog. The dog is barking and growling. The dog has sharp teeth and claws. The dog looks angry. + +"Tom, look, a dog!" Sam says. + +"Sam, run, a dog!" Tom says. + +They are afraid of the dog. They do not want to play with the dog. They want to go back to their mommies. They turn around and run down the hill. They forget their swords. They drop their swords on the ground. + +The dog sees their swords. The dog thinks they are sticks. The dog likes to play with sticks. The dog picks up their swords with his mouth. The dog runs after them. The dog wants to play with them. + +"Tom, the dog has our swords!" Sam says. + +"Sam, the dog is coming!" Tom says. + +They run faster. They run to their mommies. They hug their mommies. They are safe. + +"Mommy, there was a big dog on the hill!" Tom says. + +"Mommy, the dog took our swords!" Sam says. + +Their mommies look at the hill. They see the dog. The dog is wagging his tail. The dog is happy. The dog is not bad. The dog just wants to play. + +"Boys, that is not a bad dog. That is a friendly dog. He likes your swords. He thinks they are toys. Maybe you can share your swords with him. Maybe you can be friends with him." Their mommies say. + +Tom and Sam look at the dog. They look at their mommies. They look at each other. They are not afraid anymore. They are curious. + +"Maybe we can, Mommy." Tom says. + +"Maybe we can, Mommy." Sam says. + +They go back to the hill. They go to the dog. They say hello to the dog. The dog says woof to them. They pet the dog. The dog licks them. They laugh. + +They play with the dog. They play with their swords. They take turns throwing their swords and fetching them. They have fun. + +They make a new friend. His name is Spot. He is a good dog. He likes to play with swords. He likes to play with Tom and Sam. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Today, they go to the mall with their moms. They see a big elevator. They want to ride it. + +"Can we go in the elevator, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, honey, but you have to share with Ben and other people," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben run to the elevator. They push the button. The door opens. They see many people inside. They squeeze in. They are happy. + +"Look, Ben, we are going up!" Anna says. + +"Yes, Anna, this is fun!" Ben says. + +They see the numbers change. They hear a ding. The door opens. Some people get out. Anna and Ben see a big teddy bear on the floor. They both want it. + +"Mine!" Anna shouts. + +"No, mine!" Ben shouts. + +They pull the teddy bear. They do not share. They fight. The door closes. The elevator goes down. They are scared. + +"Mom! Mom!" Anna cries. + +"Help! Help!" Ben cries. + +The people in the elevator are angry. They yell at Anna and Ben. They tell them to stop. They tell them to share. But Anna and Ben do not listen. They keep fighting. + +The elevator stops. The door does not open. The lights go out. It is dark. It is quiet. Anna and Ben are alone. They are sorry. They are sad. They hug the teddy bear. They wish they had shared. They wish they had been successful. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in a tree. The bird has blue and yellow feathers. It is very attractive. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Lily says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agrees. "I wonder what it sounds like." + +They go closer to the tree. They want to hear the bird's voice. They say hello to the bird. But the bird does not say anything. It just looks at them. + +"Maybe it is shy," Lily says. "Or maybe it does not speak our language." + +"Maybe we can send it a message," Ben says. "We can draw a picture for it." + +They find some paper and crayons. They draw a picture of the bird and themselves. They write their names and a heart. They hope the bird will like it. + +They throw the paper to the tree. The bird sees it. It picks it up with its beak. It looks at the picture. It smiles. It makes a loud and happy sound. It is the bird's voice. + +"Wow, it likes our message!" Lily says. "It is talking to us!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "It is saying thank you!" + +They smile too. They are happy. They have made a new friend. The bird is their friend. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks and balls. They share their toys and have fun. But sometimes they lose their toys. They look under the bed, in the closet, in the drawers, but they cannot find them. + +One day, they lose their favorite ball. It is red and bouncy and shiny. They look everywhere, but they cannot see it. They are sad and cry. Mom hears them and comes to help. She asks them where they last played with the ball. + +They remember they played with it in the yard. They run outside and look for the ball. They see it on the roof of the shed. It must have bounced very high and landed there. They cannot reach it. They are sad and cry again. + +Mom has an idea. She gets a ladder and puts it next to the shed. She tells Ben and Mia to be careful and hold her hand. She climbs the ladder and gets the ball. She gives it to Ben and Mia. They are happy and hug her. + +They thank Mom and go back to play with the ball. They are careful not to throw it too high. They do not want to lose it again. They play until it is dark and quiet. They go inside and put their toys away. They say good night to Mom and go to sleep. They dream of their red and bouncy and shiny ball. +Tommy loves to watch videos on his tablet. He likes to see animals, cars, songs and stories. He always asks his mom or dad to load a new video for him when he finishes one. + +One day, Tommy saw a video about a big truck that can load many things. It can load dirt, rocks, boxes and even cars. Tommy was very enthusiastic. He wanted to see how the truck works and what it can do. + +He asked his mom to load the video for him. His mom said yes, but first he had to eat his lunch. Tommy was hungry, so he ate his sandwich, his apple and his yogurt. He drank his juice and said thank you. + +Then, his mom gave him his tablet and loaded the video for him. Tommy was happy. He watched the video with big eyes and a big smile. He learned the names of the things the truck can load. He repeated them after the video. He said dirt, rocks, boxes and cars. + +He liked the video so much that he asked his mom to load it again. His mom said yes, but first he had to take a nap. Tommy was tired, so he agreed. He put his tablet on his bed and cuddled with his teddy bear. He closed his eyes and dreamed of the big truck that can load many things. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with many flags on it. The flags were red, blue, yellow and green. They wanted to pick a flag and take it home. + +"Let's go to the hill and pick a flag!" Lily said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The hill is very hot and the flags are not ours." Ben said. + +They ran to the hill and climbed up. They felt the sun on their skin and the grass under their feet. They saw the flags waving in the wind. They were very pretty. + +"I want the red flag. It is my favorite color." Lily said. + +"I want the blue flag. It is the color of the sky." Ben said. + +They reached for the flags, but they were too high. They jumped and stretched, but they could not touch them. They felt sad and angry. + +"Give me a boost. I want the red flag." Lily said. + +"No, give me a boost. I want the blue flag." Ben said. + +They pushed and pulled each other, but they could not get the flags. They fell down and hurt themselves. They cried and shouted. + +"Stop! Stop! What are you doing?" A voice said. + +They looked up and saw a man. He was wearing a hat and a badge. He was the keeper of the flags. + +"These flags are not for picking. They are for showing. They are the flags of different countries. They are special and important. You have to respect them and leave them alone." The man said. + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They did not know the flags were special and important. They did not mean to disrespect them or hurt themselves. + +"We are sorry, sir. We did not know. We just wanted to pick a flag and take it home." Lily said. + +"We thought they were pretty and fun. We did not think they were showing anything." Ben said. + +The man smiled and nodded. He understood they were curious and playful. He was not angry, but he wanted to teach them a lesson. + +"It's OK, kids. I forgive you. But you have to learn something. The flags are not just pretty and fun. They are symbols of different people and places. They tell stories and histories. They have meanings and values. You have to respect them and learn from them. You can look at them and admire them, but you cannot pick them and take them home." The man said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and listened. They learned something new and important. They felt grateful and curious. + +"Can you tell us more about the flags, sir? What do they mean? Where do they come from?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, kids. I would love to tell you more. Come with me. I have a book and a map. I can show you the flags and their countries. You can ask me questions and I can answer them. You can learn a lot and have fun." The man said. + +Lily and Ben smiled and followed the man. They left the hill and the flags. They went to his office and his book and his map. They learned a lot and had fun. They became friends with the man and with each other. They did not pick a flag and take it home, but they picked a lesson and took it to their hearts. They learned to respect and appreciate the flags and their countries. They learned to be curious and kind. They learned to share and cooperate. They learned a moral value. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars, balls and blocks. One day, they found a big box in the park. They opened it and saw many shiny toys inside. + +"Wow, look at these!" Tom said. He grabbed a red car and a blue truck. "These are mine!" + +Sam looked at the toys too. He saw a yellow bike and a green plane. He wanted to play with them, but Tom did not let him. + +"No, these are mine too!" Tom said. He pushed Sam away and put all the toys in his arms. + +Sam felt sad and angry. He did not like Tom's behavior. He thought Tom was not a good friend. He said, "Tom, you are not fair. You should share the toys with me. We are friends, remember?" + +Tom did not listen to Sam. He said, "No, I found them first. They are all mine. Go away!" + +Sam was hurt by Tom's words. He decided to leave Tom alone. He walked away from the box and looked for another place to play. + +As he walked, he saw a girl sitting on a bench. She had a big book in her lap. She smiled at Sam and said, "Hi, do you want to read with me? This is a fun book. It has many pictures and stories." + +Sam was curious about the book. He said, "Yes, I want to read with you. What is your name?" + +The girl said, "My name is Lily. What is yours?" + +Sam said, "My name is Sam. Nice to meet you, Lily." + +Lily and Sam became friends. They read the book together and had a good time. Lily showed Sam the pictures and told him the stories. Sam learned many new things from the book. He liked Lily's kindness and generosity. He said, "Lily, you are a good friend. Thank you for sharing your book with me." + +Lily said, "You are welcome, Sam. You are a good friend too. Thank you for reading with me." + +They hugged each other and smiled. + +Meanwhile, Tom was still holding the toys in his arms. He felt lonely and bored. He realized that he had no one to play with. He looked around and saw Sam and Lily on the bench. They seemed happy and friendly. He felt sorry for what he had done. He wished he had shared the toys with Sam. He decided to go and apologize to Sam. + +He walked towards the bench and said, "Sam, I am sorry. I was wrong. I should have shared the toys with you. You are my best friend. Can you forgive me?" + +Sam looked at Tom and saw that he was sincere. He remembered that Tom was his best friend too. He said, "Tom, I forgive you. I am glad you came. You can play with us if you want." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam. You are very kind. I want to play with you and Lily." + +He put the toys on the ground and said, "These are for everyone. We can all play with them." + +Sam and Lily accepted Tom's offer. They thanked him for the toys and invited him to join them. They picked up the toys and played together. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +Tom learned a lesson that day. He learned that sharing is caring. He learned that being greedy is not good. He learned that being tough is not always right. He learned that being kind and generous is better. He learned that having friends is more important than having things. + +He held Sam's and Lily's hands in his palms and said, "You are my best friends. I love you both." + +They said, "We love you too, Tom. You are our best friend." + +They hugged each other and smiled. They were happy. +Sara liked to bake with her mom. They made cakes and pies and cookies. Sara loved to eat the sweet things they baked. She ate them every day, even when mom said no. + +One day, Sara felt a pain in her mouth. She touched her tooth and it was loose. She cried and ran to mom. Mom looked at her tooth and said, "You have a cavity, Sara. You ate too many sweet things and did not brush your teeth. Now we have to go to the dentist and he will fix your tooth." + +Sara was scared of the dentist. She did not want to go. She wished she had listened to mom and ate less sweet things and brushed her teeth. She learned her lesson. She said sorry to mom and promised to be more careful. + +Mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Sara. I love you. The dentist will help you and your tooth will be better. But you have to take care of your teeth and eat healthy things too. Sweet things are good sometimes, but not all the time." + +Sara nodded and said, "I understand, mom. Thank you for baking with me. But next time, can we make something with fruits or nuts or cheese? They are good too and they do not hurt my teeth." + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, Sara. We can bake anything you want. As long as you brush your teeth afterwards." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some are big, some are small, some are red, some are blue. + +One day, they find a new car in a box. It is a shiny yellow car with black wheels. It has a screw on the bottom. The box says, "Open me and put the screw in the car. Then you can make the car rush and beep." + +Tom and Sam are very happy. They want to play with the new car. They open the box and take out the car. They look for the screw. They see it on the floor. It is small and silver. + +"Look, Sam, I found the screw!" Tom says. He picks up the screw and runs to the car. He tries to put the screw in the hole on the bottom of the car. + +But he is too fast. He slips and drops the screw. The screw rolls under the bed. + +"Oh no, Tom, where is the screw?" Sam says. He looks under the bed. He sees many things, but not the screw. He sees a ball, a book, a sock, a spider. + +"Help me, Tom, I can't find the screw!" Sam says. He is scared of the spider. He crawls out from under the bed. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They can't play with the new car without the screw. They sit on the floor and cry. + +Then they hear a noise. It is their mom. She comes into the room. She sees the new car, the box, and the boys. + +"What's wrong, boys?" she asks. She sees the tears on their faces. + +"We can't play with the new car, mom," Tom says. "We lost the screw. It is under the bed. We can't find it." + +Mom smiles. She knows where the screw is. She saw it when she was cleaning the room. She put it in her pocket. She wanted to surprise the boys. + +"Don't worry, boys, I have a surprise for you," she says. She takes out the screw from her pocket. She gives it to Tom. + +"Here is the screw, Tom. You can put it in the car now. Be careful, don't drop it again." + +Tom and Sam are very happy. They hug mom and say thank you. They put the screw in the car. They make the car rush and beep. They play with the car all day. They have fun. They are happy. +Mia and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight and grab and yell. Mom does not like that. She tries to teach them to be nice and take turns. + +One day, Mom has to go to the store. She asks Grandma to watch Mia and Ben. Grandma is very kind and patient. She says, "I will read you a story if you behave and play nicely." Mia and Ben nod and smile. They want to hear a story. + +But soon, they start to fight again. Mia wants the red car and Ben wants the blue truck. They both pull and tug and scream. Grandma says, "Stop that! You are not behaving. You have to share and use your words." Mia and Ben do not listen. They are persistent. They keep fighting. + +Grandma is not happy. She says, "That's enough! No story for you. You have to go to your room and think about what you did." Mia and Ben are sad and angry. They do not want to go to their room. They want to hear a story. + +They go to their room and sit on their beds. They look at each other and feel sorry. They realize they were not nice to Grandma or to each other. They say, "We are sorry, Grandma. We are sorry, Mia. We are sorry, Ben. We want to behave and learn to share." They hug and make up. They go to Grandma and say, "We are sorry, Grandma. Can we hear a story now?" Grandma smiles and says, "Yes, you can. I am glad you learned your lesson. Come, let's read a story." Mia and Ben are happy. They sit with Grandma and listen to a story. They behave and share and use their words. They are good twins. +Lily was very tired. She had played a lot with her toys and her dog. She wanted to sleep in her bed, but it was too dark in her room. She was afraid of the dark. She asked her mom if she could sleep in the living room, near the fireplace. + +"Of course, my sweetie," her mom said. "You can sleep on the couch, and I will put a blanket on you. The fireplace will keep you warm and cozy. Don't be afraid of the dark, it is just the night. The sun will come back in the morning." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She felt safe and happy. She lay down on the couch and watched the fire. The fire was bright and orange. It made funny noises. It looked like dancing. Lily liked the fire. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. + +Lily had a dream. In her dream, she was a princess. She wore a beautiful dress and a crown. She lived in a big castle with many rooms. She had a horse and a carriage. She had many friends and a prince. She was very happy. She had a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happened. A dragon came to the castle. The dragon was big and scary. It had scales and wings and teeth. It breathed fire. It wanted to eat the princess and the prince. It roared and flew around the castle. It made everything burn. + +Lily was very scared. She screamed and cried. She wanted her mom. She wanted to wake up. She opened her eyes and saw the fire. But it was not the dragon's fire. It was the fireplace's fire. It was still bright and orange, but it was not scary. It was warm and cozy. + +Lily realized it was just a dream. She felt relieved and calm. She saw her mom sitting next to her. Her mom smiled and stroked her hair. + +"Did you have a bad dream, my sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. I dreamed of a dragon. It was very scary. It wanted to eat me," Lily said. + +"Oh, I'm sorry, my sweetie. But you know, dreams are not real. They are just stories in your head. They can't hurt you. And I'm always here to protect you. You are safe and loved," her mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I sleep with you?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, my sweetie. Come here. Let's cuddle on the couch. The fireplace will keep us warm and cozy. And maybe you will have a nice dream this time. A dream of something you like," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and snuggled with her mom. She felt safe and happy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of flowers and butterflies and rainbows. She smiled in her sleep. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were different things. Today, they wanted to be a witch and a knight. + +"I am a tough knight!" Tom said. He wore a cardboard helmet and a wooden sword. "I will save the princess from the witch!" + +"I am a witch!" Lily said. She wore a black hat and a purple cape. She had a stick for a wand. "I will cast a spell on you and make you a frog!" + +They ran around the park, chasing and hiding from each other. They made funny noises and faces. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw a real witch. She was old and ugly. She had a big nose and a wart. She wore a black dress and a black cat. She looked angry and mean. + +"Who are you?" the witch asked. She pointed her wand at them. "What are you doing in my park?" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know what to do. They held each other's hands. + +"We are sorry, miss," Tom said. "We were just playing. We did not mean to bother you." + +The witch looked at them. She saw their costumes and their toys. She saw their innocent eyes and their trembling lips. She felt a little sorry for them. + +"Playing, huh?" the witch said. "Well, I suppose you are not so bad. But you should be careful. There are many dangers in the park. You never know what you might find." + +She smiled a little. She waved her wand. She made a big balloon appear. It was red and shiny. It had a string. + +"Here," the witch said. "Take this. It is a gift. But don't let it go. It will fly away." + +Tom and Lily thanked the witch. They took the balloon. They were happy and relieved. + +"Can we be friends?" Lily asked. + +The witch nodded. She was not so mean after all. + +"Sure," the witch said. "But only if you promise to keep playing. And to use your imagination. That is the most powerful magic of all." +Tom is a boy who likes to play with shapes. He has a box with many shapes: circles, triangles, squares, and more. He likes to make pictures with them on the floor. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He sees a girl who is playing with a ball. He wants to play with her, but he is shy. He does not know her name. + +Mom sees Tom looking at the girl. She says, "Tom, do you want to introduce yourself to the girl? Maybe you can share your shapes with her." + +Tom nods. He takes his box and walks to the girl. He says, "Hi, I am Tom. What is your name?" + +The girl smiles. She says, "Hi, I am Lily. I like your ball. Can I see it?" + +Tom says, "Sure, this is my ball. It is round and red. Do you want to see my shapes, too?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please. I like shapes, too." + +Tom opens his box and shows Lily his shapes. He says, "This is a square. It has four sides and four corners. It is blue and hard. Do you have a square, too?" + +Lily says, "No, I don't have a square. But I have a cheese. It is also a square. It is yellow and soft. But it is smelly. Do you want to smell it?" + +Tom says, "No, thank you. I don't like smelly things. But I like cheese. Can I have a bite?" + +Lily says, "Sure, you can have a bite. But be careful, it might make you fart." + +Tom and Lily laugh. They share their ball, their shapes, and their cheese. They become friends. Mom is happy to see them play. She thinks they are very cute. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll that could talk and sing. Ben had a small car that could move and beep. Lily liked her doll very much and did not want to share it with Ben. Ben liked his car very much and did not want to share it with Lily. + +"Can I play with your doll for a little bit?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, you can't. It's mine and I don't want you to touch it. Go play with your car," Lily said. + +"But I want to try your doll. It looks fun and pretty. Please, Lily, just for a little bit," Ben said. + +"No, no, no. You are selfish. You have your own toy and you still want mine. Go away," Lily said. + +Lily and Ben started to argue and shout. They did not listen to each other. They did not care about each other's feelings. They only wanted their own toys and power. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the doll and the car. She was not happy. + +"What is going on here? Why are you two so angry and rude?" Mom asked. + +"Lily won't let me play with her doll. She is selfish," Ben said. + +"Ben won't let me play with his car. He is selfish," Lily said. + +Mom shook her head and sighed. She took the doll and the car and put them on a high shelf. + +"Enough. You two need to learn how to share and be kind. You can't have your toys back until you say sorry to each other and promise to play nicely. Sharing is caring. Being selfish is not good," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sad and sorry. They realized they had been mean and unfair. They wanted their toys back, but they also wanted to make up with each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I should have asked you nicely and waited for my turn. Can we be friends again?" Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have let you play with my doll and shared with you. Can we be friends again?" Lily said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. Mom saw them and smiled too. She was proud of them. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben. I'm glad you said sorry and became friends again. You can have your toys back now, but remember to share and be kind. Sharing is power. Being selfish is not good," Mom said. + +She gave them the doll and the car and watched them play happily. They took turns and helped each other. They had fun and learned a lesson. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big butterfly with many colors. They want to catch it and look at it. + +"Come, butterfly, come!" Sara says. She runs after the butterfly. Ben follows her. + +The butterfly flies away from them. It goes to a flower, then to a tree, then to a pond. Sara and Ben try to catch it, but it is too fast. + +"Wait, butterfly, wait!" Ben says. He has a net in his hand. He swings the net at the butterfly. + +But the butterfly is smart. It flies over the net and lands on Ben's shoe. Ben looks down and smiles. + +"Hi, butterfly, hi!" he says. He bends down and tries to pick up the butterfly. + +But the butterfly is tricky. It flies up and lands on Sara's hair. Sara feels something tickle her head. She reaches up and touches the butterfly. + +"Wow, butterfly, wow!" she says. She holds the butterfly gently in her hand. She shows it to Ben. + +"Look, butterfly, look!" she says. She brings the butterfly close to her face. The butterfly flaps its wings and tickles her nose. + +Sara and Ben laugh. They think the butterfly is funny and pretty. They want to keep it as a friend. + +But the butterfly wants to be free. It flies out of Sara's hand and goes back to the flowers. Sara and Ben watch it go. + +"Bye, butterfly, bye!" they say. They wave to the butterfly. + +They are not sad. They are happy. They had fun with the butterfly. They learned something new. + +They decide to play something else. They see a swing and a slide. They run to them. + +"Let's swing, let's slide!" they say. They have more fun in the park. + +They remember to tie their shoes. They know how to tie. It is easy for them. They are big kids. They are proud of themselves. +Ben and Lily are at the park with Mom. They see a big fountain with water that goes up and down. They want to play near the fountain, but Mom says no. She says the water is cold and they might get wet. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They want to have fun with the water. They see some ducks swimming in the fountain. They think the ducks are happy. They ask Mom if they can feed the ducks. Mom says yes, but they have to be careful. + +Ben and Lily take some bread from Mom and go to the fountain. They throw some bread to the ducks. The ducks come closer and eat the bread. Ben and Lily are happy. They laugh and clap. + +But one duck is angry. He does not like to share the bread. He wants all the bread for himself. He quacks loudly and chases the other ducks away. He sees Ben and Lily and thinks they have more bread. He swims fast to them and tries to bite them. + +Ben and Lily are scared. They scream and run away from the fountain. Mom hears them and comes to help. She sees the angry duck and shoos him away. She hugs Ben and Lily and says they are safe. + +Ben and Lily are glad. They say sorry to Mom for going too close to the fountain. Mom says it is okay, but they have to be more careful next time. She says they can go to the playground and play on the slide. Ben and Lily smile and say yes. They leave the fountain and the angry duck behind. They have fun on the slide. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the fence. They wonder what is behind the hole. They want to go and see. + +They crawl through the hole. They find a big road with many cars. The cars are loud and fast. Sara and Tom are scared. They want to go back to the park. But they do not know how. + +They try to cross the road. They wait for a quiet moment. They run as fast as they can. But a car does not see them. It hits them. Sara and Tom fall down. They do not get up. They do not play anymore. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to walk in the city. They see many things: cars, buses, shops, people, dogs, birds. They talk and laugh. + +One day, they see a pale girl. She sits on a bench. She does not smile. She looks sad. + +"Who is she?" Sara asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe she is new here. Maybe she is lost. Maybe she is sick," Tom says. + +"Let's go and say hello. Maybe we can be her friends," Sara says. + +They walk to the bench. They smile at the pale girl. + +"Hi, we are Sara and Tom. What is your name?" Sara says. + +The pale girl looks at them. She does not say anything. + +"Are you okay? Do you need help?" Tom says. + +The pale girl nods. She whispers, "I am Mia. I am from far away. I miss my home. I miss my mom and dad. They are in the hospital. They are very sick." + +Sara and Tom feel sorry for Mia. They sit next to her. They hold her hands. + +"We are sorry, Mia. That is very hard. We want to be your friends. We can walk with you in the city. We can show you nice things. We can make you happy," Sara says. + +Mia smiles a little. She says, "Thank you, Sara and Tom. You are very kind. I would like that. Can we walk now?" + +Sara and Tom nod. They stand up. They walk with Mia in the city. They see many things: cars, buses, shops, people, dogs, birds. They talk and laugh. + +Mia feels better. She is not so pale. She is not so sad. She has new friends. +Sam and Mia were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. Sam had a lot of red blocks and Mia had a lot of blue blocks. + +"Let's add our blocks and make a big rainbow tower!" Sam said. He was jolly and liked to share. + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Mia said. She was jolly too and liked to make new things. + +They put their blocks together and made a tall tower with red and blue stripes. They were very proud of their tower and clapped their hands. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Sam called. He ran to get his mommy, who was in the kitchen. He wore a vest that was green and had a dinosaur on it. + +"Wow, that's a beautiful tower, Sam and Mia!" Mommy said. She came to see their tower and smiled. She wore a vest that was yellow and had a flower on it. + +"Thank you, Mommy!" Sam and Mia said. They hugged their mommy and each other. They were happy and jolly. They liked to play with blocks and vests and mommy. +Tommy was a little boy who liked to dream. Every night, he would close his eyes and see amazing things in his head. He would dream of flying in the sky, swimming in the sea, or playing with his friends. He felt happy and free in his dreams. + +One night, he had a different dream. He dreamed of a dark forest, where he heard scary noises. He felt afraid and alone. He wanted to wake up, but he could not. He saw a big shadow coming towards him. It was a bad spirit, who wanted to take his dreams away. + +"Hello, little boy," the spirit said in a mean voice. "I am here to steal your dreams. You will never dream again. You will only have nightmares." + +Tommy was very scared. He did not want to lose his dreams. He did not want to have nightmares. He tried to run away, but the spirit was faster. He grabbed Tommy by the arm and pulled him into the darkness. + +"Help! Help!" Tommy cried. "Someone, please help me!" + +Suddenly, he heard another voice. It was a soft and gentle voice. It was his mommy's voice. + +"Tommy, Tommy, wake up. It's okay. It's just a dream. I'm here. I love you." + +Tommy opened his eyes and saw his mommy's face. She was holding him in her arms and stroking his hair. He felt warm and safe. He realized it was all a dream. He hugged his mommy and smiled. + +"Mommy, mommy, I had a bad dream. There was a bad spirit who wanted to take my dreams away. But you saved me. You are my good spirit." + +Mommy kissed his forehead and smiled back. + +"Tommy, Tommy, you are my brave boy. You have wonderful dreams. Don't let anyone take them away. You can always dream of anything you want. And I will always be here to protect you and love you." + +Tommy felt happy and grateful. He snuggled with his mommy and closed his eyes again. He dreamed of a bright sun, a wide rainbow, and a beautiful flower. He felt happy and free in his dreams. +One day, a little cat and a little dog were playing in the yard. They liked to chase each other and roll in the grass. The cat was fast and smart, and the dog was big and strong. They were good friends. + +The cat saw a big ball on the grass. It was red and shiny. The cat wanted to play with it. He ran to the ball and poked it with his paw. The ball made a funny sound. It went "squeak, squeak, squeak". The cat liked the sound. He poked the ball again and again. + +The dog heard the sound and came to see. He saw the cat and the ball. He wanted to play too. He ran to the ball and poked it with his paw. The ball made the same funny sound. The dog liked the sound. He poked the ball again and again. + +The cat and the dog poked the ball together. They made the ball squeak louder and louder. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and barked and meowed. + +"Look, we found a new toy!" the cat said to the dog. + +"Yes, it is a very funny toy!" the dog said to the cat. + +They poked the ball some more, until they were tired. Then they lay down on the grass and cuddled. They were happy. +Ben was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had cars, trains, blocks and dolls. He liked to make them move and talk. He did not like to nap. He wanted to play all day. + +One day, his mom said, "Ben, it is time to nap. You are tired and cranky. You need to rest your eyes and body." Ben said, "No, mom, I do not want to nap. I want to play. I am strong and happy." His mom said, "Ben, you have to nap. It is good for you. I will read you a story and then you can sleep." Ben said, "No, mom, no story, no nap. I want to play." + +His mom was sad and angry. She said, "Ben, you are being naughty. You have to listen to me. You have to nap. If you do not nap, you will not get any dessert after dinner. You will also have to go to bed early." Ben said, "I do not care, mom. I do not want dessert. I do not want to go to bed. I want to play." + +His mom left him in his room. She said, "Ben, you have to nap. I will be back soon. Do not get out of your bed. Do not touch anything." Ben said, "Okay, mom, I will nap." But he did not nap. He got out of his bed. He looked around his room. He saw something shiny. It was his mom's iron. She used it to make clothes smooth. Ben wanted to play with it. He thought it was a toy. + +He took the iron and plugged it in the wall. He did not know it was hot. He did not know it was dangerous. He put it on his bed. He said, "This is my car. It is fast and strong. It can go anywhere." He pushed the iron on his bed. He made noises. He had fun. + +But then, something bad happened. The iron was too hot. It burned his bed. It made a hole. It made smoke. It made fire. Ben was scared. He screamed. He dropped the iron. He ran to the door. He tried to open it. But it was locked. His mom had locked it. She did not want him to get out. She did not know he was in trouble. + +Ben cried. He yelled. He said, "Mom, mom, help me. There is fire. There is smoke. I am sorry. I did not nap. I played with the iron. Please, mom, help me." But his mom did not hear him. She was in the kitchen. She was making dinner. She was listening to music. She did not know Ben was in danger. + +The fire grew bigger. The smoke filled the room. Ben could not breathe. He could not see. He could not escape. He was trapped. He was hurt. He was alone. + +He wished he had napped. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had not played with the iron. He wished he had been a good boy. But it was too late. He was not strong. He was not happy. He was not alive. +Lily liked to grow things in her garden. She had flowers, carrots, tomatoes and peppers. She watered them every day and sang to them. She was very proud of her garden. + +One day, she saw a big truck on the road. It was loud and smelly. It was carrying a lot of dirt and rocks. Lily wondered what it was doing. She hoped it would not come near her garden. + +But the truck did come near her garden. It turned into the driveway next to Lily's house. It was going to dump the dirt and rocks there. Lily was scared. She ran to her garden and tried to protect it. + +"Stop! Stop!" she shouted at the truck. "You will wreck my garden! Go away!" + +But the truck driver did not hear her. He did not see her. He pushed a button and the dirt and rocks fell out of the truck. They landed on Lily's garden. They crushed her flowers, carrots, tomatoes and peppers. They made a big mess. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and cried. She wanted her garden back. + +The truck driver got out of the truck. He saw Lily and the wreck. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, little girl," he said. "I didn't know this was your garden. I was just doing my job. I had to dump the dirt and rocks here for the new house they are building." + +Lily looked at him. She did not like him. She did not like the new house. She did not like the dirt and rocks. + +"It's not fair!" she said. "You ruined my garden! You should fix it!" + +The truck driver scratched his head. He did not know how to fix it. He looked around and saw a pepper that had not been crushed. It was red and shiny. He picked it up and gave it to Lily. + +"Here, take this," he said. "It's a pepper. It's spicy. Maybe you will like it." + +Lily took the pepper. She did not want it. She wanted her garden. But she was curious. She bit the pepper. + +It was very spicy. It burned her mouth. It made her cough and spit. It made her eyes water. + +She did not like it. She did not like the pepper. She did not like the truck driver. She threw the pepper at him. + +"Ow!" he said. "That hurt! Why did you do that?" + +Lily glared at him. She did not answer. She ran to her house. She slammed the door. + +She did not want to talk to him. She did not want to see him. She did not want to grow anything ever again. +Lily liked to design furniture with her blocks. She made chairs, tables, beds and sofas. She used different colors and shapes to make them look nice. She was very proud of her furniture. + +One day, her mom came to see her play. She smiled and said, "You are very creative, Lily. You make beautiful furniture. Can I sit on your sofa?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. But be careful. It is spicy." + +Mom looked puzzled and asked, "Spicy? How can a sofa be spicy?" + +Lily pointed to the red blocks she used for the sofa. She said, "These are spicy blocks. They are hot and make your mouth burn. I like spicy food, but not spicy furniture. That is why I put a pillow on the sofa. It is soft and cool." + +Mom laughed and said, "I see. Well, thank you for the pillow, Lily. You are very thoughtful. And I like spicy food too, but not spicy furniture. Maybe we can have some spicy soup for lunch. Would you like that?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I would like that. But can we keep the spicy blocks for the furniture? They are pretty." + +Mom hugged her and said, "Of course, Lily. We can keep the spicy blocks for the furniture. They are very pretty. And you are very smart." +Lily and Max went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Lily wanted to see the otters. She loved otters. They were cute and furry and liked to swim and play. + +"Please, can we go to the otter pool?" Lily asked Mom. + +"Sure, honey, we can go there after we see the elephants," Mom said. + +But Max did not want to see the otters. He wanted to see the snakes. He liked snakes. They were long and scaly and liked to slither and hiss. + +"No, I want to see the snakes!" Max said. "Otters are boring!" + +Lily and Max started to argue. They both wanted to see different animals. Mom and Dad tried to calm them down. + +"Look, kids, we can see both the otters and the snakes," Dad said. "But we have to take turns and be nice to each other. How about we flip a coin and see who goes first?" + +Lily and Max agreed. Dad took out a coin and flipped it in the air. He caught it and showed it to the kids. + +"Heads, we go to the otters. Tails, we go to the snakes," he said. + +The coin showed heads. Lily was happy. Max was sad. + +"Yay, we go to the otters!" Lily said. + +"Aw, no fair!" Max said. + +"Come on, Max, don't be a sore loser," Mom said. "Maybe you will like the otters too. They have a new baby otter that was born last week. It's very cute and playful." + +"Really?" Max said. He liked babies. Maybe the baby otter was not so bad. + +"Really," Mom said. "Let's go and see." + +Lily and Max followed Mom and Dad to the otter pool. They saw the otters swimming and diving and splashing. They also saw the new baby otter. It was small and fluffy and curious. It came close to the glass and looked at the kids. + +"Hi, baby otter!" Lily said. She waved at it. + +"Hi, baby otter!" Max said. He smiled at it. + +The baby otter waved back with its paw. It made a funny noise. Lily and Max laughed. They liked the baby otter. They forgot about their argument. + +"Can we stay here for a while?" Lily asked. + +"Can we come back later?" Max asked. + +"Sure, kids, we can do both," Dad said. + +Lily and Max hugged Mom and Dad. They were happy. They learned to share and enjoy the new things. They had fun at the zoo. +Anna likes to do yoga with her mom. Yoga is when you make shapes with your body and breathe slowly. Anna thinks yoga is fun and good for her. She likes to copy her mom and stretch her arms and legs. + +One day, Anna and her mom are doing yoga in the living room. They are making a shape like a bridge. Anna is on her back and her mom is holding her feet. Anna feels strong and happy. She smiles at her mom. + +But then, Anna sees her dad coming in. He is holding a big cake. He is making a joke. He says, "Look, I brought you a snack for after yoga!" He pretends to drop the cake on Anna and her mom. Anna and her mom scream and laugh. They think dad is funny. + +But dad is not very good at jokes. He really drops the cake by accident. The cake falls on the floor and makes a big mess. Anna and her mom are covered in frosting and crumbs. Dad is sorry and embarrassed. He says, "Oops, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that!" + +Anna and her mom look at each other and then at dad. They are messy and sticky, but they are not mad. They think it is funny. They hug dad and say, "It's okay, we love you anyway. But next time, be more careful with the cake!" They all laugh and clean up the mess together. They are a happy family. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. One day, they meet a new boy. His name is Max. He has a big ball and a red shirt. + +"Hi, I am Max. Do you want to play with me?" he asks. + +"Sure, we like soccer too. I am Tom and this is Jen," Tom says. + +"OK, let's make teams. I am the captain. You two are on my team. We play against those kids over there," Max says. He points to some other boys and girls. + +"But we don't know them. And why are you the captain?" Jen asks. + +"Because I have the best ball and the best shirt. And I am the boss. You have to do what I say. Now, come on, let's go," Max says. He is very bossy. + +Tom and Jen do not like Max. He is not nice. He does not share the ball. He does not pass to them. He shouts at them when they make a mistake. He only wants to score goals by himself. + +The other team is better. They work together. They have fun. They score more goals than Max's team. + +Max is angry. He blames Tom and Jen. He says they are bad players. He says they are not his friends. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They do not want to play with Max anymore. They want to play with the other team. + +"Hey, do you want to join us?" one of the other kids asks them. + +"Yes, please. You are nice. You play well. You are not bossy," Tom says. + +"Great, we are happy to have you. What are your names?" the other kid says. + +"I am Tom and this is Jen. And we are friends," Jen says. + +They leave Max alone. They join the other team. They have fun. They play soccer. They are happy. +Tom and his mom moved to a new house. They had many boxes to unpack. Tom was not happy. He missed his old house and his friends. He did not want to unpack his toys. + +"Tom, can you help me unpack this box?" his mom asked. "It has your books and your puzzles." + +Tom shook his head. "No, I don't want to. I want to go back to the old house." + +His mom gave him a hug. "I know you are sad, but we have to unpack. This is our new home now. Maybe you will find something fun in the box." + +Tom sighed. He opened the box. He saw his books and his puzzles. He also saw something else. It was a stuffed owl. It had big eyes and soft feathers. Tom liked owls. He picked up the owl and hugged it. + +"Who gave you this owl?" his mom asked. + +"It was from Grandma. She said it was a wise owl. She said it would help me with my worry." + +Tom's mom smiled. "That was very nice of Grandma. She is very wise too. Do you feel less worried now?" + +Tom nodded. He felt a little better. He decided to unpack his toys. He put the owl on his bed. He thought maybe the new house was not so bad. He hoped he would make new friends soon. He thanked Grandma for the wise owl. He thought maybe the owl would help him with his dreams. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of leaves that Dad had made with the rake. They wanted to jump in the leaves and have fun. + +"Can we jump in the leaves, Dad?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful not to hurt yourself or make a mess," Dad said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the pile and jumped in. They laughed and threw leaves in the air. They felt happy and warm. + +Then they saw a little bird on the fence. It looked hungry and cold. It had a red chest and a black head. + +"Look, a bird!" Lily said. + +"Hello, bird!" Tom said. + +The bird chirped and flew closer to them. It landed on the edge of the pile. + +"Maybe it wants some food," Lily said. + +"I have some bread in my pocket," Tom said. + +He took out a small piece of bread and broke it into crumbs. He threw some crumbs to the bird. The bird ate them and chirped again. + +"Wow, you are incredible, Tom. You can feed the bird," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are incredible, too. You can make the bird happy," Tom said. + +They smiled and watched the bird. The bird flew away and came back with another bird. They both ate the crumbs and sang. + +Tom and Lily clapped and cheered. They felt proud and glad. + +They hugged each other and hugged Dad. They had a wonderful day. +Lila and Ben are friends who like to play in the park. They love to swing on the big swings and feel the wind in their hair. Sometimes they pretend they are flying to faraway places. + +One day, they decide to fly to the desert, where they see a lot of sand and cacti. They are very thirsty and hot, but they spot a green spot in the middle of the sand. They fly closer and see that it is an oasis, a place with water and trees and flowers. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lila says. "It is so pretty and cool. Let's go there and have a drink and a snack." + +"OK, but be careful. There might be animals or bugs there that we don't know." Ben says. + +They land near the oasis and walk to the water. They see some fish and frogs and birds. They also see some other kids who are playing and laughing. They look happy and friendly. + +"Hi, who are you?" one of the kids asks. "Do you want to join us? We are having a picnic and a game." + +"We are Lila and Ben. We came from the park. We were swinging and flying." Lila says. + +"That sounds fun. We live near the oasis. It is our home. It is very popular. Many people and animals come here to visit and rest." the kid says. + +"Can we be your friends?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can. Come on, let's share our food and play together." the kid says. + +Lila and Ben smile and follow the kid. They are happy to find a new place and new friends. They forget about the desert and the heat. They enjoy the oasis and the swing. +Ben and Mia liked to play on the farm. They liked to see the cows, the pigs, and the chickens. They also liked to run in the fields of corn. The corn was tall and green and made a nice sound when the wind blew. + +One day, Ben and Mia saw a big truck near the barn. The truck had a big machine on it. The machine looked like a giant mouth with teeth. Ben and Mia were curious. They asked their dad what the machine was for. + +Dad said, "That machine is for harvesting the corn. It will cut the corn and take it away. We have to let the corn get dry first. Then we can sell it and make money." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They did not know what harvesting or money meant, but they understood that the corn had to get dry. They wondered how long it would take. + +The next day, Ben and Mia went to play in the corn field again. They noticed that the corn was not as green as before. It was turning yellow and brown. It felt hard and rough. It did not make a nice sound anymore. It made a sad sound. + +Ben and Mia felt sad too. They liked the corn when it was green and soft. They did not like it when it was dry and hard. They wished they could keep the corn the way it was. + +They decided to make a plan. They thought, if they watered the corn, maybe it would stay green and soft. They found a bucket and a hose. They filled the bucket with water and carried it to the corn field. They poured the water on the corn. They did this many times. + +They hoped their dad would not see them. They hoped the machine would not come. They hoped the corn would be happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your car!" + +"But I like your doll. It's adorable!" Ben said. He tried to grab the doll from Lily. + +Lily frowned and pulled the doll back. "No, Ben! Stop it!" she shouted. + +They started to fight over the doll. They did not see that they were getting close to the fireplace, where there was a flame. The flame was hot and bright, but also dangerous. + +Suddenly, they heard their mom's voice. "Lily! Ben! What are you doing?" she said. She saw them fighting near the flame and ran to them. She took the doll and the car away from them. "You could have burned yourselves or the house!" she said. "You should not fight over toys. You should share and be nice to each other." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and scared. They did not want to hurt themselves or the house. They did not want to make their mom angry. They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. + +"It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you're safe." Mom said. She gave them a kiss and a smile. "Now, why don't you play together with both the doll and the car? They can be friends, just like you." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took the doll and the car and went to the couch. They played together and made up stories. They were happy and forgot about the flame. They learned to share and be nice to each other. Mom watched them and felt proud. She loved her adorable children. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, Tom says to Sam, "Let's visit the park. There are fireworks there." + +Sam says, "Yes, let's go. Fireworks are pretty. They make loud noises and bright colors." + +They take their bikes and ride to the park. They see many people and tents. They smell popcorn and candy. They hear music and laughter. + +They park their bikes and run to the field. They see a big stage and a man with a microphone. He says, "Welcome to the firework show. Please stay back and be safe. The show will start soon." + +Tom and Sam are excited. They sit on the grass and wait. They see the sky get dark. They see the first firework go up. It makes a boom and a sparkle. They clap and cheer. + +They see more fireworks. They see red, blue, green, yellow, and purple. They see stars, flowers, hearts, and circles. They ooh and aah. + +But then, they see a firework go wrong. It does not go up. It goes sideways. It hits a tent. The tent catches fire. People scream and run. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They see smoke and flames. They see the man with the microphone. He says, "Sorry, sorry, this is a mistake. Please stay calm and follow the signs. We will put out the fire." + +Tom says to Sam, "This is bad. This is stupid. Why did the firework do that?" + +Sam says to Tom, "I don't know. Maybe it was broken. Maybe it was naughty. Let's go back to our bikes. Let's go home." + +They get up and run to their bikes. They ride away from the park. They see the fire trucks and the police cars. They hear the sirens and the horns. + +They are glad they are safe. They are sad the firework show is ruined. They say to each other, "Fireworks are pretty, but they are also dangerous. We have to be careful." +Tom and Lily were kids who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share. They always wanted the same toy, and they would fight over it. + +One day, they saw a big, shiny car toy in the store. They both wanted it very much. They asked their mom to buy it for them, but she said no. She said they had enough toys, and they should learn to share. + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They decided to take the car toy when their mom was not looking. They sneaked to the toy shelf and grabbed the car toy. They ran to the door, but their mom saw them. + +"Stop!" she shouted. "That is not yours! You are being very bad!" + +Tom and Lily felt scared. They tried to run away, but their mom caught them. They struggled to keep the car toy, but their mom took it from them. She gave it back to the store clerk, and apologized. + +Tom and Lily were very ashamed. They knew they did something wrong. They said sorry to their mom and to the store clerk. They learned that stealing is bad, and that they should be happy with what they have. They also learned to share their toys with each other, and to play nicely. They became better kids. +Anna was going to the doctor with her mom. She had a hurt arm from falling off her bike. She was scared of the doctor and the big machine that made x-rays. + +"Mom, do I have to go?" she asked. + +"Yes, sweetie, the doctor needs to see your arm and take an x-ray. It will not hurt, I promise. It is like taking a picture of your bones," her mom said. + +Anna nodded, but she still felt nervous. She put on her favorite dress, the one with the flowers and the butterflies. She hoped it would make her feel better. + +At the doctor's office, they waited for their turn. Anna saw a boy with a cast on his leg. He was smiling and playing with a toy car. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. What's your name?" he asked. + +"I'm Anna. I have a hurt arm," she said. + +"Me too. I broke my leg when I jumped off the slide. It was fun, but then it hurt a lot. The doctor gave me this cast and an x-ray. Do you want to see it?" he said. + +He showed her a paper with a picture of his leg bones. Anna saw a crack in one of them. + +"Wow, that's unusual. Does it hurt?" she asked. + +"Not anymore. The cast helps it heal. And I can draw on it with markers. Do you want to draw something?" he offered. + +Anna smiled. She took a marker and drew a flower on his cast. + +"Thank you. That's pretty. You're nice," he said. + +Anna felt less scared. She made a new friend. She was ready for her x-ray. She hoped her arm would heal soon, too. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with their dinosaur toys. They had many different dinosaurs, big and small, with horns and spikes and wings. They liked to match their dinosaurs with the pictures in their books. + +One day, Tim found a new dinosaur toy in his backyard. It was shiny and green, with a long neck and a big tail. He had never seen a dinosaur like that before. He looked in his books, but he could not find a match. He was very happy. He thought he had a rare dinosaur. + +He ran to show Sam his rare dinosaur. He said, "Look, Sam, look what I found! It is a rare dinosaur. I have the only one in the world. You can't play with it. It is mine." + +Sam was sad. He wanted to see the rare dinosaur. He wanted to play with Tim. He said, "Please, Tim, can I see your rare dinosaur? Can I touch it? Can we share it?" + +But Tim said, "No, Sam, no. You can't see it. You can't touch it. We can't share it. It is mine. Go away." + +Sam went away. He felt lonely. He did not want to play with his dinosaurs anymore. He missed Tim. + +Tim played with his rare dinosaur. He felt proud. He did not need Sam. He had the best dinosaur in the world. But he also felt bored. He had no one to talk to. He had no one to match his dinosaurs with. He missed Sam. + +He looked at his rare dinosaur. He realized it was not so rare. It was just a plastic toy. He realized it was not so fun. It was just a thing. He realized he was not so happy. He was just selfish. + +He decided to go to Sam. He said, "Sam, I am sorry. I was wrong. You are my friend. You are more important than a rare dinosaur. Can we play together? Can we share my dinosaur?" + +Sam smiled. He said, "Yes, Tim, I forgive you. You are my friend. You are more generous than a rare dinosaur. Let's play together. Let's share your dinosaur." + +They hugged. They played. They matched their dinosaurs. They had fun. They learned that friendship is more valuable than rarity. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was very cold. Her mom said, "Lily, put on your jacket or you will suffer in the cold." Lily put on her jacket and went outside to play. + +As she was playing, she saw an old man who was deaf. He was trying to cross the street, but nobody was helping him. Lily went up to him and said, "Do you need help crossing the street?" The old man smiled and nodded his head. + +Lily helped the old man cross the street safely. Her mom saw what she did and told her, "Lily, you are a kind girl. You helped the old man who was suffering because he couldn't hear. Always help others who are in need." + +From that day on, Lily always helped others who needed it. She learned that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boat. The boat loved to sail on the big blue sea. One day, the boat saw a big whale. The boat was scared, but the whale was friendly. The boat and the whale became friends and sailed together. + +One day, the sea became very rough and the boat felt restless. The waves were big and the wind was strong. Suddenly, the boat hit a rock and started to sink. The boat was very sad and scared. But the whale helped the boat and pushed it to the shore. + +The boat was safe and happy again. It thanked the whale and promised to sail with it forever. From that day on, the boat and the whale sailed together every day and had many adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daughter. They loved each other very much. One day, the mommy made some soup for the daughter to eat. The soup was bitter, and the daughter did not like it. She made a face and said, "yuck!" The mommy tried to make her daughter eat it, but the daughter did not want to. + +The mommy got angry and told the daughter to wipe her mouth and go to bed without dinner. The daughter cried and begged her mommy to let her eat something else. But the mommy did not listen. The daughter went to bed hungry and sad. + +The next day, the daughter did not wake up. She was very sick from not eating. The mommy felt very bad and cried. She wished she had let her daughter eat something else. She hugged her daughter and said sorry, but it was too late. The daughter was gone. The mommy learned a lesson that day, to never be bitter and to always listen to her daughter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake yummy cookies with her mom. One day, Lily's mom asked her to spell the word "cookie". Lily tried her best and spelled it right! Her mom was so proud of her and said, "You're so smart, Lily! Let's send a picture of your tasty cookies to grandma." + +Lily was excited and said, "Yay! I love grandma! Can we send her some cookies too?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can send her some in the mail." Lily was happy and said, "I can't wait to send them to her!" + +Later that day, Lily's mom helped her pack the cookies and send them to grandma. Lily was so happy to send her grandma a special treat. She couldn't wait for grandma to receive them and taste how tasty they were. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and feel the sun on her face. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She had so much fun on the swings and the slide, but then it was time to go home. + +As they were leaving, Lily realized she had lost her favorite toy. It was a charming little teddy bear that she always slept with. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She started to cry because she missed her teddy bear so much. + +Her mom tried to help her look, but it was getting dark and they had to go home. Lily went to bed that night feeling sad and lonely without her teddy bear. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the park to search for the teddy bear. They looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily was so upset that she started to cry again. Her mom hugged her and told her that they would buy her a new teddy bear. + +Lily was happy to have a new teddy bear, but it wasn't the same. She missed her old teddy bear with all of her heart. She realized that sometimes things can't be replaced and that made her sad. From that day on, Lily always remembered to take good care of her toys so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat salad, especially the one with tomatoes and lettuce. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She was so happy to play on the swings and slide. But then, she realized that she lost her favorite toy, a little yellow duck. + +Lily looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She felt sad and started to cry. Her parents hugged her and told her that it was okay. They were grateful that they had each other and the fun they had at the park. + +After a while, Lily stopped crying and decided to look for her duck again. She searched under the slide and behind the swings. And finally, she found it! Lily was so happy and hugged her little yellow duck tightly. She was grateful to have found it and couldn't wait to go home and eat some salad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta, especially with tomato sauce. One day, her mom asked her to help her with the groceries. Lily was happy to help and carried a big sack of groceries all by herself. + +As they were walking home, they saw a man who dropped his groceries on the ground. Lily's mom asked her to help the man pick up his things. Lily felt proud that she could help someone else. + +After they finished helping the man, they went home and cooked the pasta. Lily's mom told her how proud she was of her for helping others. Lily learned that it's important to be kind and helpful to others, even if it means carrying a heavy sack of groceries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her toy helicopter. One day, she accidentally dropped her helicopter and it broke. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom came in and saw that Lily was upset. She asked her what happened and Lily told her about her broken helicopter. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I can teach you how to fix it." + +Lily was excited and watched as her mom showed her how to put the helicopter back together. They worked on it together and soon it was fixed. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for teaching her how to fix her helicopter. From that day on, she took extra care when playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her own toys. One day, Lily's mom took her to a store where they sold leather shoes. Lily saw a pair of shiny red shoes and she wanted to own them. She was so impatient and kept asking her mom to buy them for her. Her mom said they were too expensive and Lily felt sad. But then, her mom surprised her by making her a pair of red leather shoes. Lily was so happy to own her own special shoes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip around her house and play with her toys. One day, Lily had to go to the bathroom really badly. She ran to the bathroom and went potty. She felt much better after that! + +After she was done, Lily looked in the mirror and saw that her hair was messy. She decided to brush it to make it perfect. Then, she skipped back to her room to play with her toys again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his little drum. He would bang on it all day long! + +One day, Timmy's mom suggested that they go to the park. Timmy was so excited! He brought his little drum with him to the park. + +At the park, Timmy saw some other kids playing. They were playing with a big drum. Timmy's mom suggested that he go over and play with them. Timmy was shy at first, but he started to play with the other kids and their big drum. + +Timmy had so much fun playing with his little drum and the big drum with his new friends. He couldn't wait to come back to the park and play again! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly bunny named Benny. Benny loved to bounce around in his garden all day long. One day, Benny received a gift from his friend, a carrot-shaped clock. Benny was so happy and grateful for the gift. + +But then, a mischievous squirrel named Sammy came along and tried to take the gift away from Benny. "That's my gift now!" said Sammy. Benny was upset and didn't want to give away his gift. "No, it's mine. It was a gift from my friend," Benny said. + +Sammy didn't listen and tried to take the gift again. But Benny stood up for himself and said, "No, you can't have it. It's mine." Sammy finally gave up and went away. Benny was so happy that he got to keep his gift and continued to bounce around in his garden with his new carrot-shaped clock. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing every morning at sunrise. He would sing so loud that all the animals in the forest could hear him. + +One day, a new bird named Sammy came to the forest. Sammy was very jealous of Timmy's beautiful voice. He wished he could sing like Timmy. + +Sammy decided to challenge Timmy to a singing contest. They both sang their best songs, but Timmy's was still better. Sammy began to regret challenging Timmy because he realized that everyone has their own special talents. + +From that day on, Sammy and Timmy became friends and sang together every morning at sunrise. They learned that it's okay to be different and to appreciate each other's unique abilities. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and forgot Mr. Snuggles at home. When they came back, Lily realized that Mr. Snuggles was not there. She felt sad and cried a lot. + +Her mom tried to make her feel better and mentioned that they could look for Mr. Snuggles the next day. Lily went to bed with a heavy heart, but the next morning, she woke up feeling happy because she remembered that Mr. Snuggles was just at home. She hugged him tight and felt different, like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. From that day on, Lily made sure to always bring Mr. Snuggles with her wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a butterfly with pretty wings. She wanted to own the butterfly and keep it with her always. + +But the butterfly was scared and flew away. Lily felt sad and cried. Her mommy told her that it was brave of her to try and catch the butterfly, but sometimes things don't go the way we want them to. + +Lily realized that she didn't want to own the butterfly anymore. She just wanted to see it fly and be free. From that day on, Lily would watch the butterfly fly around the flowers and feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty things. One day, Tweetie got lost and didn't know how to get home. But then, she saw a bell that could ring loudly. She knew that if she rang the bell, her mommy would hear it and come to find her. + +So, Tweetie flew down to the bell and rang it as loud as she could. Ding dong! Ding dong! Her mommy heard the bell and came to find her. Tweetie was so happy to see her mommy! She knew that her mommy was dependable and would always come to help her when she needed it. + +From that day on, Tweetie made sure to always pay attention to where she was flying so she wouldn't get lost again. And if she ever did get lost, she knew that she could ring the bell and her mommy would come to find her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures. One day, she drew a picture of a flower. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I drew a pretty flower." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a beautiful picture, Lily. What did you use to draw it?" + +"I used my crayons," Lily replied. + +Just then, Lily's neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, came over to say hello. Mrs. Johnson was deaf, which meant she couldn't hear very well. Lily's mom signed to Mrs. Johnson that Lily had drawn a picture of a flower. Mrs. Johnson smiled and signed back that it was a lovely picture. Lily was happy that Mrs. Johnson liked her picture too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Teddy got lost and Lily was very sad. She cried and cried. + +Then, a nice lady came to her and asked what was wrong. Lily told her that Teddy was lost. The lady said she was a lawyer and she could help find Teddy. + +The lawyer comforted Lily and told her not to worry. She said she would find Teddy and bring him back to Lily. Lily felt better knowing that the lawyer was going to help. + +After a while, the lawyer found Teddy. He was in the harmless hands of a little boy who had found him. The lawyer brought Teddy back to Lily and she was very happy. She hugged Teddy tight and thanked the lawyer. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wild deer. The deer liked to run and jump in the forest. One day, the deer saw a little girl who was lost. The deer decided to act and help the girl. The deer led the girl back to her home. The girl was happy and thanked the deer. From that day on, the deer and the girl were friends and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was enormous and had a long trunk. One day, Ellie was walking in the forest when she saw her friend, a little mouse named Mickey. + +"Hi, Ellie!" said Mickey. + +"Hi, Mickey! What are you doing?" asked Ellie. + +"I'm looking for my house. I think I lost it," said Mickey. + +Ellie told Mickey to climb on her back so she could find his house. As they were walking, Ellie noticed that her trunk had a leak. She told Mickey to hold on tight while she went to the river to drink some water and fix her leaky trunk. + +After Ellie fixed her trunk, she continued to walk with Mickey on her back. Finally, they found Mickey's house. Mickey was so happy and thanked Ellie for helping him. + +"Thank you, Ellie! You are my best friend," said Mickey. + +"I'm glad I could help you, Mickey. Always tell me if you need help," said Ellie. + +And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk around his neighborhood and explore. One day, he saw his friend Johnny wearing a new shirt. It was bright blue and had a picture of a puppy on it. + +"Wow, Johnny! I love your new shirt. Where did you get it?" Timmy asked. + +"I got it from the store down the street. But the lady there was very harsh to me. She said I couldn't touch anything," Johnny replied. + +"That's not nice. Maybe we can go together next time and find you a nicer store to buy shirts from," Timmy suggested. + +Johnny smiled and agreed. They continued to walk around the neighborhood, enjoying the sunny day and talking about their favorite things. Timmy was happy to have a friend like Johnny to walk with. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who went to his mom's office every day. It was a regular thing for him to do. One day, Timmy's mom told him to close the door to her office. Timmy tried to close it, but it was too heavy for him. + +Timmy's mom said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." She got up from her chair and closed the door for him. Timmy asked, "Why do we have to close the door?" His mom replied, "So we can have some quiet time and get some work done." + +Timmy nodded his head and said, "Okay, I won't make any noise." From that day on, Timmy made sure to close the door to his mom's office every time they went in there. He wanted to help her get her work done so they could have more time to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Red. Red was walking in the forest when she saw a wolf. The wolf looked miserable. Red asked the wolf, "What's wrong?" The wolf said, "I'm lost. Can you tell me how to get home?" Red said, "Sure! My grandma's house is nearby. I can tell you how to get there." The wolf was very happy and thanked Red. They walked together and Red told the wolf the way to her grandma's house. The wolf found his way home and Red felt proud of herself for helping someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He loved to catch fish. He went to the river every day to catch fish. One day, he caught a big fish. He was so happy! But the fish was stubborn. It didn't want to come out of the water. The fisherman hope he could catch the fish, but it was too strong. The fisherman tried and tried, but the fish was too stubborn. Finally, the fisherman let the fish go. He hoped to catch it another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and feel the warm breeze on her face. One day, Lily’s mommy told her that a big storm called a hurricane was coming. + +Lily was scared because she didn’t know what a hurricane was. Her mommy explained that it was a very strong wind that could turn things over and make a big mess. But her mommy also said that they would be safe inside their house. + +The next day, the wind started to blow very hard and the rain fell down in big drops. Lily was a little scared, but she felt fine because her mommy was with her. They played games and read books until the storm passed. When it was over, they went outside and saw that some trees had fallen down, but their house was okay. Lily was happy that everything was fine and she gave her mommy a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very adorable purse that she loved to carry around everywhere she went. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to visit her grandma. + +Lily was so excited! She ran to her room to pack her favorite toys and clothes in her purse. "Mommy, can I pack my teddy bear in my purse too?" Lily asked. "Of course, sweetie," her mom replied. + +Lily carefully packed her teddy bear and all her other things in her purse. "I'm ready to go now!" Lily said, holding her purse tightly. "Okay, let's go," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily and her mom went on their trip and had a wonderful time. Lily was so happy she brought her adorable purse and teddy bear with her. When they got back home, Lily couldn't wait to show her friends all the fun things she packed in her purse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bookshelf in her room that was always busy with books. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I don't want to clean up my room. Can I do it later?" + +Mommy said, "No, Lily. You need to clean up now." + +Lily didn't want to, but she knew she had to accept her mommy's request. So, she cleaned up her room and put all the books back on the busy bookshelf. + +After she finished, she felt proud of herself and said, "Look, Mommy! My room is clean now." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Good job, Lily. Now, let's go play outside." + +Lily was happy and they went outside to play together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toy car, but one day the button to make it go broke. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her mommy to fix it, but mommy couldn't. + +Lily's daddy came home from work and saw how sad Lily was. He knew how much she loved her toy car and felt grateful that he could help. He took the broken button and fixed it with a screwdriver. Lily was so happy and grateful that she hugged her daddy tight. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her toy car. She was having so much fun until a boy came and took her car away. Lily felt angry and wanted her car back. Her daddy urged her to be brave and ask the boy to give it back. Lily took a deep breath and asked the boy for her car. The boy gave it back and Lily felt proud of herself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the train station with her mommy and daddy. The train station was big and had lots of people. Lily saw a nice lady with a big smile. The nice lady helped Lily find her train. + +Lily got on the train and said goodbye to her mommy and daddy. She felt a little scared, but she knew she would see them soon. Suddenly, she heard a baby cry. Lily felt sad for the baby. She wished she could make the baby feel better. + +When Lily arrived at her destination, she saw her grandma waiting for her. She ran to her grandma and gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy to see her grandma again. She told her all about the nice lady and the crying baby at the train station. Grandma listened and smiled. It was a nice day for Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to walk through the hot and dry desert, searching for water. One day, Ellie saw a small oasis in the distance. She felt happy and excited because she knew she could gain some water there. + +Ellie walked towards the oasis and met a little bird named Betsy. Betsy was also looking for water. Ellie asked Betsy, "Do you want to come with me to the oasis?" Betsy replied, "Yes, please! I am so thirsty." + +When they arrived at the oasis, they saw a big pool of water. Ellie and Betsy drank water until they were full. They felt happy and refreshed. Ellie said to Betsy, "I am glad we came to this oasis. We gained water and made a new friend." Betsy replied, "Yes, Ellie. This oasis is big and beautiful." From that day on, Ellie and Betsy walked through the desert together, always looking for the next oasis. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, her mom asked her to help load the dishes into the dishwasher. Lily was happy to help and carefully placed the dishes inside. + +Later that day, Lily's big brother came home from school and showed her some math problems he had learned. Lily didn't understand them yet, but she was excited to learn when she was older. + +Before bed, Lily's mom read her a story about a delicate princess who needed help from her friends. Lily loved the story and fell asleep dreaming of being a brave princess herself one day. +Once upon a time, there was a little human named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and discover new things. One day, he found a shiny rock on the ground. It was so interesting to him that he wanted to keep it. + +Timmy asked his mom if he could keep the rock, but she said no. She explained that the rock belonged to nature and it was not right to take it away. Timmy was sad, but he understood that it was important to respect nature and the things that belong to it. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that just because something is interesting or cool, it does not mean he is allowed to take it. He realized that it is important to be kind to nature and all living things. Timmy felt happy knowing that he was doing the right thing, and he continued to explore the world around him with curiosity and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious about the stars in the sky. One night, Timmy saw a bright comet in the sky. He was so happy and excited that he jumped up and down. + +The next night, Timmy saw the comet again. But this time, he regretted not telling his friends about it. He wished he could share the amazing sight with them. + +The following night, Timmy's friends came over for a sleepover. Timmy was so excited to show them the comet. They all went outside and looked up at the sky. Timmy's friends were amazed by the comet and thanked Timmy for showing it to them. Timmy felt happy that he could share the beautiful sight with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird lived in a tree. One day, the bird wanted to make a nest. So, the bird started to collect small twigs and leaves. The bird worked very hard to make the nest. Finally, the nest was done! The bird was very happy and started to sing a song. The end. +Once upon a time, a nice whale was swimming in the big blue sea. The whale saw a little fish and said, "Hello there, little fish! How are you today?" + +The little fish replied, "I'm good, thank you! What are you doing today, nice whale?" + +The nice whale said, "I'm just swimming around and enjoying the sunshine. Spring is my favorite season because the water is warm and the flowers bloom." + +The little fish said, "That sounds like so much fun! Can I swim with you?" + +The nice whale smiled and said, "Of course! Let's swim together and have a nice day in the sea." And so, the nice whale and the little fish swam together and had a wonderful time in the springtime sea. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mary. She liked to help animals who didn't have a home. One day, she found a small puppy who was lost and didn't have a shelter. Mary took the puppy home and gave him a gentle bath. + +The puppy was so happy to have a warm bed to sleep in and yummy food to eat. He loved Mary so much that he wanted to marry her! But Mary explained to the puppy that they couldn't get married because they were different species. + +Even though they couldn't get married, the puppy was grateful to have found a loving shelter with Mary. They spent many happy days together, playing and cuddling. And the puppy knew that he would always be safe and loved with his gentle and kind friend Mary. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go to the grocery store with her mom. She liked to help her mom gather all the yummy food they needed for the week. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help carry the heavy grocery bags. Lily tried to pick them up, but they were too hard for her. Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. You can help me gather the groceries and I'll carry the bags." + +Lily felt happy that she could still help her mom, even if carrying the bags was too hard. They gathered all the groceries they needed and went back home to make a delicious dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her hose. She would water the flowers and make mud pies. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new hose. It was very fragile and she had to be careful not to break it. + +Lily was very happy with her new hose. She played with it all day long. But then, something bad happened. Lily accidentally stepped on the hose and it broke! She was so sad and started to cry. + +Lily's mom saw her suffering and came to help. She told Lily not to worry and that they could fix the hose together. They went to the store and bought some tape. They fixed the hose and it was good as new. Lily was so happy again and promised to be more careful with her fragile hose from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals very much. One day, she went to the zoo with her mom and dad. They saw many great animals like lions, tigers, and elephants. + +Lily was very brave and dared to pet a friendly goat. The goat was very soft and Lily was very happy. She also saw some monkeys who were playing and jumping around. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired but very happy. She told her mom and dad that she had a great time at the zoo and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a gray stuffed elephant that he loved very much. He always said "Mine!" when he held it. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He put his stuffed elephant on a bench while he went to play on the swings. When he came back, the stuffed elephant was gone! Timmy looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy was very sad. He cried and cried. He wished he had never put his stuffed elephant on the bench. From that day on, Timmy never put his favorite things down where they could be taken away. +Once upon a time, there was a big barrel. It was so large that it could hold many things. One day, the barrel broke and all the things inside fell out. The owner of the barrel was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a helpful friend came and said, "Don't worry, I can fix it!" The friend took out some tools and started to work. It took a long time, but finally, the barrel was fixed. The owner was so happy and thanked the friend for fixing it. + +From that day on, the owner made sure to take good care of the large barrel so it wouldn't break again. And the friend felt proud to have been able to help fix it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to bring a tray to the table. Lily was so excited to help that she ran to get the tray. But when she picked it up, she felt something sharp on her finger. She quickly put the tray down and showed her mom. Her mom saw that there was a knife on the tray that Lily didn't see. + +Lily was very restless after that and didn't want to help in the kitchen anymore. But her mom explained to her that accidents happen and it's important to be careful. Lily understood and felt better. From then on, she always checked the tray before she picked it up. +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's mommy gave her a special present. It was a big, shiny ball. Lily was so happy to receive the ball and she played with it all day long. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were having so much fun until a big boy came and took the ball away from Lily. Lily was very sad and started to cry. Her friend asked her what was wrong and Lily said that the big boy took her ball. + +Her friend tried to help her get the ball back, but the big boy wouldn't give it back. Lily's heart hurt because she loved her ball so much. She went home feeling very sad and told her mommy what happened. Her mommy hugged her and said that sometimes people can be mean, but she would always love her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an enormous sack that she loved to carry around with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While they were playing, a bad man came and stole Lily's sack. + +Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to pray to her mommy and daddy to help her find her sack. But no matter how hard she prayed, her sack was nowhere to be found. + +Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, but Lily's sack never came back. She was very sad and missed it very much. She learned that sometimes bad things happen and there isn't always a happy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny was playing outside with his friends when he saw a muddy puddle. Benny loved to play in the mud, so he jumped right in! His fur got very dirty and his friends laughed. + +Benny didn't like being dirty, so he went home to change. He put on a clean shirt and pants. Then, he went back outside to play. His friends were happy to see that he was clean again. + +As the sun started to go down, Benny's mom called him inside for dinner. Before he went in, he gave all of his friends a big hug. Benny loved hugs and he loved playing with his friends, even if it meant getting a little dirty sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild lion who lived in the jungle. He had a big, brown collar around his neck. One day, the lion went for a walk and saw a small, scared mouse. The mouse said to the lion, "Please don't eat me, Mr. Lion." + +The lion laughed and said, "I won't eat you, little mouse. You're too small to fill me up." The mouse was relieved and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lion. You're very kind." + +Later that day, the lion was taking a nap when he heard a loud noise. He woke up and saw that his collar was stuck in a tree branch. The lion tried to pull it out, but he couldn't. Just then, the mouse walked by and saw the lion in trouble. The mouse said, "Don't worry, Mr. Lion. I'll help you." + +The mouse climbed up the tree and gnawed through the collar, freeing the lion. The lion was grateful and said, "Thank you, little mouse. You saved me." From that day on, the lion and the mouse became friends and helped each other whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends saw a big boat with a broken sail. They decided to rush over and see if they could help. + +Timmy and his friends worked together to fix the broken sail. They used some tape and glue to make it all better. Then, they decided to go for a ride on the boat. They sailed around the lake and had so much fun. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy and his friends had to rush back home. They said goodbye to the boat and promised to come back and sail again soon. Timmy went to bed that night with a big smile on his face, dreaming of all the adventures he would have on the boat with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a merry-go-round and asked her friend, "Can we spin on it?" + +Her friend said, "Yes, let's spin around and around!" They both got on the merry-go-round and started to spin. Lily felt so dizzy, but she didn't want to stop spinning. + +Suddenly, they saw a big fire in the distance. They quickly got off the merry-go-round and ran to tell the grown-ups. The firemen came and put out the fire. Lily felt proud that she helped to save the day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who drew a picture of a happy sun. She wanted to mail the picture to her grandma who lived far away. She put the picture in an envelope and gave it to her mom to mail. + +But her mom forgot to mail the picture and the little girl got angry. She cried and stamped her feet. She wanted her grandma to see the picture of the happy sun. + +Days went by and the little girl's grandma never got the picture. The little girl was sad and her mom felt bad. They realized the picture was lost in the mail forever. The little girl never got to show her grandma the happy sun and it made her even more sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she wanted to go outside and play with her friends, but her mom told her she had to clean up her toys first. Lily didn't want to clean up, but she knew she had to. + +As she was picking up her toys, she saw a sack on the floor. She wondered what was inside. She opened it and saw that it was full of clothes. She decided to fold the clothes neatly and put them back in the sack. + +Suddenly, her little brother came in and started messing up the toys again. Lily got troubled and said, "Why did you do that? I just cleaned up!" Her brother replied, "I'm sorry, I just wanted to play too." Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but let's play together and put the toys away when we're done." Her brother agreed and they played happily together. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to visit the market with their mom. The market has many things to see and smell and touch. There are fruits and flowers and toys and clothes. Anna and Ben always want to buy something, but mom says they have to save money. + +One day, they see a wealthy lady at the market. She has a big hat and a shiny dress and a lot of bags. She buys everything she likes. She does not care about the price. She sees Anna and Ben and smiles. + +"Hello, little ones," she says. "Do you like the market?" + +"Yes, we do," Anna and Ben say. + +"What do you want to buy?" the lady asks. + +Anna points to a doll with a pink dress. Ben points to a car with four wheels. + +"They are very nice," the lady says. "But they are too expensive for you, right?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They feel sad. + +The lady laughs. "Don't be sad. I will buy them for you. You can have anything you want. I have a lot of money." + +She gives the doll to Anna and the car to Ben. They are very happy. They thank the lady. + +Mom sees what happens. She is angry. She takes the doll and the car from Anna and Ben. She gives them back to the lady. + +"Thank you, but no thank you," mom says. "We don't need your money. We don't want your gifts. We are happy with what we have." + +The lady is surprised. She does not understand. She shrugs and walks away. + +Mom hugs Anna and Ben. She tells them that money is not everything. She tells them that they have to work hard and be grateful for what they have. She tells them that they are wealthy in their own way. + +Anna and Ben understand. They love their mom. They do not need the doll and the car. They have each other. They are happy. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a big doll that can talk and sing. Tom has a small car that can zoom and beep. Sara likes her doll very much, but she also wants to play with Tom's car. She feels an urge to take the car from him. + +"Tom, can I play with your car?" Sara asks. + +"No, it's mine. You have your doll," Tom says. + +"But I want to try your car. It looks fun," Sara says. + +"No, go away. You have a big doll. I have a small car," Tom says. + +Sara gets angry and envious. She thinks Tom is not nice. She wants to make him share. She grabs the car from his hand and runs away. Tom chases her and tries to get his car back. They run around the living room, shouting and pushing. + +"Give me my car! Give it back!" Tom yells. + +"No, it's mine now! You are mean!" Sara yells. + +They bump into the table and knock over a vase. The vase falls and breaks. They hear a loud noise and stop. They look at the vase and see the pieces on the floor. They feel scared and sorry. They know they did something bad. + +Mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy. She asks them what happened. They tell her the truth. They say they were fighting over the car. They say they were angry and envious. They say they broke the vase by accident. + +Mom is not happy, but she is also glad they told the truth. She tells them they need to say sorry to each other and to her. She tells them they need to share and be nice. She tells them they need to help clean up the mess. She tells them they need to strike a deal. + +"What is a deal?" Sara asks. + +"A deal is when you agree to do something or give something to someone else, and they do the same for you. It is fair and kind," Mom says. + +"Like what?" Tom asks. + +"Like, you can let Sara play with your car for a little while, and she can let you play with her doll for a little while. Or, you can play with both toys together and take turns. Or, you can choose another toy to play with and swap later. There are many ways to make a deal," Mom says. + +Sara and Tom think about it. They decide to make a deal. They say sorry to each other and to Mom. They hug and smile. They help clean up the mess. They play with their toys and share. They are happy and not envious. They strike a good deal. +Tom and Jen are twins. They share a room and a bed. One morning, Tom wakes up early. He is happy and wants to play. He looks at Jen. She is still sleeping. He thinks of a way to wake her up. + +He gets out of the bed and finds his toy truck. He pushes it on the floor. It makes a loud noise. Vroom, vroom, vroom! He hopes Jen will hear it and wake up. But Jen does not move. She is a deep sleeper. + +Tom has another idea. He climbs back on the bed and goes to Jen's side. He tickles her feet. He says, "Jen, Jen, wake up! It's time to play!" He laughs. He thinks it is funny. But Jen does not laugh. She is not amused. + +She opens her eyes and sees Tom. She is grumpy. She does not like to be woken up like that. She says, "Tom, stop it! You are annoying me! Let me sleep!" She kicks him away. She turns around and covers her head with the blanket. + +Tom is sad. He does not understand why Jen is so grumpy. He says, "But Jen, it's a sunny day! We can go outside and have fun! Don't you want to play with me?" He tries to pull the blanket off her. But Jen holds it tight. She says, "No, I don't! Go away and leave me alone!" + +Tom feels hurt. He does not want to play alone. He wants to play with his sister. He thinks of a way to make her happy. He has a good idea. He gets off the bed and runs to the kitchen. He finds a glass and fills it with water. He adds some sugar and a tip of lemon juice. He stirs it well. He makes lemonade. He thinks Jen will like it. + +He carries the glass carefully and goes back to the room. He sees Jen still in the bed. He says, "Jen, Jen, I have a surprise for you! Look what I made for you!" He shows her the glass. He smiles. He thinks she will smile too. + +Jen hears Tom's voice. She peeks from the blanket. She sees the glass. She smells the lemonade. She feels thirsty. She says, "What is that?" She is curious. + +Tom says, "It's lemonade! I made it for you! It's sweet and sour and yummy! Do you want to try it?" He offers her the glass. He hopes she will like it. + +Jen sits up and takes the glass. She sips the lemonade. She tastes the sugar and the lemon. She likes it. She says, "Mmm, this is good! Thank you, Tom! You are a good brother!" She smiles. She is not grumpy anymore. + +Tom is happy. He sees Jen's smile. He says, "You're welcome, Jen! You are a good sister! Do you want to play with me now?" He asks her. + +Jen nods. She says, "Yes, I do! Let's go outside and have fun!" She gets out of the bed and puts on her shoes. She gives Tom a hug. She says, "I'm sorry I was grumpy. I love you, Tom!" + +Tom hugs her back. He says, "I love you too, Jen! Come on, let's go!" He takes her hand and they run to the door. They are ready to play. They are happy. +Sara liked to design stuff with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of animals, flowers, and houses. She was very proud of her designs and showed them to her mom and dad. + +One day, she wanted to design something new. She saw a big cardboard box in the garage. She thought it would be fun to make a spaceship out of it. She asked her dad if she could use the box. He said yes, but told her to be careful and not to cut herself. + +Sara dragged the box to the backyard. She found some scissors, tape, and markers. She cut out a door and some windows. She taped some paper plates to the sides as wings. She drew some stars and planets on the box with the markers. She also wrote her name and "Sara's spaceship" on the front. + +She climbed inside the box and pretended to fly to the moon. She made noises like a rocket and imagined seeing aliens and asteroids. She had a lot of fun with her design. + +Her mom came to see what she was doing. She smiled and said, "Wow, Sara, you made a great spaceship! I love your design. Can I join you for a ride?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Sure, mom. Come in. It's harmless. There are no bad aliens or rocks. Only nice ones. And we can see the moon and the stars. It's very pretty." + +Mom crawled into the box and hugged Sara. They pretended to fly to the moon and back. They laughed and talked about their adventure. Sara was happy that her mom liked her design. She felt very creative and clever. +Sam and Lily liked to play in the backyard. They had a big sandbox, a swing, and a slide. Sometimes, they helped their dad with the grill. He cooked meat and corn on the grill for dinner. + +One day, Sam and Lily saw a thin cat in the backyard. It was black and white, and it looked hungry. It came near the grill and smelled the meat. Sam and Lily wanted to pet the cat, but their dad said no. + +"That cat is not ours. It might be sick or mean. Stay away from it," he said. + +But Sam and Lily felt sorry for the cat. They thought it was cute and friendly. They sneaked some meat and corn from the grill and put them on a plate. They took the plate to the cat and gave it some food. + +The cat was happy. It ate the food and purred. It rubbed its head on Sam and Lily's hands. They stroked its fur and played with it. + +Their dad saw them and was angry. He complained to Sam and Lily. + +"Why did you give our food to the cat? That was for us. Now we have less to eat. And you might get sick from the cat. It could have fleas or germs. Go wash your hands and stay away from the cat," he said. + +Sam and Lily were sad. They did not want to leave the cat. They thought their dad was mean. They did not understand why he did not like the cat. They wanted to keep the cat as a pet. + +They said to their dad, "Please, can we keep the cat? It is nice and hungry. We will take care of it. We will feed it and play with it. We will love it. Please, please, please!" + +Their dad sighed. He looked at the cat and saw that it was thin and lonely. He felt sorry for the cat too. He thought maybe Sam and Lily could learn something from the cat. He thought maybe the cat could be a good friend for them. + +He said to Sam and Lily, "Okay, okay, okay. You can keep the cat. But you have to be responsible. You have to clean the cat and give it a name. You have to share your food and toys with it. You have to be gentle and kind with it. Do you understand?" + +Sam and Lily nodded. They were happy. They hugged their dad and thanked him. They hugged the cat and named it Stripey. They shared their food and toys with it. They were gentle and kind with it. + +They did not complain anymore. They were a happy family. +Ben and Lily went to the pool with Mom. They liked to swim and splash in the water. Ben could swim very fast and Lily could swim very well. They had fun with their friends and toys. + +"Look, Mom, I can swim like a fish!" Ben said, as he dived under the water and came up again. + +"Wow, Ben, you are very brave!" Mom said, clapping her hands. "And you, Lily, you are very good at swimming too!" + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily said, smiling. "Can we swim some more?" + +"Yes, you can, but not too long. We have to go home soon and eat some salad and bread for lunch. You need to eat healthy food to grow strong and smart," Mom said. + +"OK, Mom, we will swim a little more and then we will eat salad and bread. We like salad and bread. They are yummy and crunchy," Ben and Lily said. + +They swam a little more and then they got out of the pool. They dried themselves with towels and put on their clothes. They said goodbye to their friends and toys and followed Mom to the car. They were happy and hungry. They could not wait to eat salad and bread at home. They had a great day at the pool. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside with their bikes. They always wear helmets to be safe. One day, they see a big hill. They want to go down the hill very fast. + +Lila says, "I can go faster than you, Ben. I am not scared of the hill." She is not humble. She thinks she is better than Ben. + +Ben says, "No, you can't, Lila. I can go faster than you. I am not scared of the hill either." He is not humble. He thinks he is better than Lila. + +They both go to the top of the hill. They get ready to go down. They say, "One, two, three, go!" They push their bikes and go down the hill very fast. + +But the hill is too steep. Lila and Ben lose control of their bikes. They fall off and roll on the ground. They get hurt and dirty. They cry and say, "Ow, ow, ow!" + +A nice lady sees them. She runs to help them. She says, "Are you okay, children? Let me see your helmets." She takes off their helmets and looks at them. She says, "You are lucky. Your helmets are not broken. They protected your heads. But you have some scratches and bruises. You need some bandages and some water." + +She takes them to her house. She cleans their wounds and puts on some bandages. She gives them some water and some cookies. She says, "You should be more careful, children. The hill is too dangerous for you. You should not go so fast. You should be humble and not boast. You should be thankful and not proud." + +Lila and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, lady. Thank you for helping us. You are very kind. We will be more careful. We will be more humble. We will not boast. We will be thankful and not proud." + +They hug the lady and say goodbye. They take their bikes and their helmets and go home. They are dry and happy. They are friends again. They learned a lesson. +Sara was very happy. Today was the day of the parade. She loved to see the big floats, the loud music and the funny clowns. She put on her red dress and her blue hat. She took her teddy bear and ran to the door. + +"Mommy, mommy, can we go now?" she asked. + +"Yes, sweetie, we can go. But first, we have to wait for daddy. He is almost ready," mommy said. + +Sara nodded. She was a good girl. She did not want to make mommy or daddy angry. She waited on the couch with her teddy bear. She hugged him and whispered in his ear. + +"Teddy, you will see something rare today. You will see a big elephant. He is the star of the parade. He can do tricks and he can spray water with his nose. He is very cool. You will like him, I promise." + +Soon, daddy came out of the bedroom. He smiled and kissed Sara and mommy. + +"Are you ready for the parade, Sara?" he asked. + +"Yes, daddy, I am ready. Please, can we go now?" Sara said. + +"Of course, we can go. Let's go, then. The parade is starting soon. We don't want to miss it," daddy said. + +They went to the car and drove to the park. There were many people there. They found a good spot to watch the parade. Sara held her teddy bear and mommy's hand. She was very excited. She saw the big floats, the loud music and the funny clowns. She clapped and cheered. She saw the big elephant. He was rare. He did tricks and he sprayed water with his nose. He was very cool. Sara liked him. She waved at him. He waved back with his trunk. Sara was very happy. She hugged her teddy bear and whispered in his ear. + +"Teddy, did you see that? The big elephant waved at us. He likes us. We are lucky. This is the best parade ever." +Anna liked to play with her microscope. She got it from her dad, who was a doctor. He showed her how to look at tiny things, like bugs and leaves and hairs. Anna thought it was fun to see how different they were. + +One day, Anna wanted to show her friend Leo her microscope. She invited him to her room and put a slide under the lens. "Look, Leo, this is a flea. It is a very small bug that can jump and bite. Can you see it?" she asked. + +Leo looked through the eyepiece and nodded. "Yes, I can see it. It has six legs and a long nose. It is brown and hairy. It is very ugly," he said. + +Anna laughed. "I think it is interesting. Do you want to see something else?" she asked. + +Leo nodded again. "Yes, please. What else do you have?" he asked. + +Anna opened a box where she kept her slides. She picked one and put it under the lens. "This is a flower. It is a very pretty thing that can smell and grow. Can you see it?" she asked. + +Leo looked through the eyepiece and smiled. "Yes, I can see it. It has many colors and shapes. It is very beautiful," he said. + +Anna smiled too. "I think it is amazing. Do you want to see something else?" she asked. + +Leo nodded again. "Yes, please. What else do you have?" he asked. + +Anna looked for another slide. She found one that she did not recognize. She did not know what it was. She put it under the lens and looked. She saw something that looked like a ball with many dots and lines. She was curious. "Leo, look at this. I don't know what it is. Do you know?" she asked. + +Leo looked through the eyepiece and frowned. He did not know what it was either. He shook his head. "No, I don't know. It is very strange. What is it?" he asked. + +Anna and Leo heard a knock on the door. It was Anna's dad. He came in and saw them playing with the microscope. He smiled. "Hello, Anna. Hello, Leo. Are you having fun with the microscope?" he asked. + +Anna and Leo nodded. "Yes, dad. We are looking at many things. But we don't know what this is. Can you tell us?" Anna asked. + +Anna's dad looked at the slide. He recognized it. He was surprised. He was also a little angry. He knew where it came from. It was his slide. He had left it on his desk. It was a very important slide. It was a slide of a virus. A virus was a very bad thing that could make people sick. He had been studying it at his work. He had been very busy. He had forgotten to put it away. He had made a mistake. + +He took the slide from the microscope and put it in his pocket. He looked at Anna and Leo. He tried to be calm. He said, "This is a virus. It is a very bad thing that can make people sick. You should not touch it. You should not look at it. It is dangerous. I am sorry. I left it on my desk. It was my slide. It was my mistake. I will take it back to my work. Are you OK? Did you touch it? Did you feel sick?" he asked. + +Anna and Leo looked at each other. They looked at Anna's dad. They were scared. They did not know what a virus was. They did not know why it was bad. They did not know why it was dangerous. They did not know if they touched it. They did not know if they felt sick. They shook their heads. They said, "No, dad. No, sir. We are OK. We did not touch it. We did not feel sick. We are sorry. We did not know. It was a mistake. Please don't be mad. Please don't be sad. We love you. We love the microscope. We love to learn. We are sorry." + +Anna's dad hugged them. He said, "It's OK. I am not mad. I am not sad. I love you too. I love the microscope too. I love to learn too. I am sorry. It was a mistake. I will be more careful. I will teach you more. I will show you more. But not the virus. The virus is bad. The virus is dangerous. The virus is not for children. The virus is not for fun. The virus is for work. The virus is for doctors. Do you understand?" he asked. + +Anna and Leo nodded. They said, "Yes, dad. Yes, sir. We understand. The virus +Tom likes to play in the garden. He likes to look for insects. He likes to see ants, bees, and ladybugs. But he does not like spiders. He thinks spiders are scary and mean. + +One day, he finds a green insect on a leaf. He thinks it is a new kind of insect. He wants to show it to his mom. He picks up the leaf and runs to the house. He calls his mom and says, "Look, mom, look! I found a green insect!" + +His mom looks at the leaf and says, "Oh, Tom, that is not an insect. That is a spider. It is a green spider. It can bite you. You should put it back in the garden." + +But Tom does not want to put it back. He likes the green spider. He thinks it is pretty and cool. He says, "No, mom, no! I want to keep it. It is my green insect. It is my friend." + +He insists on keeping the green spider. He does not listen to his mom. He holds the leaf tight and says, "Please, mom, please! Let me keep it. I will be nice to it. I will give it water and food. I will make it a home." + +His mom shakes her head and says, "No, Tom, no. You cannot keep the green spider. It is not a pet. It is a wild animal. It does not belong in the house. It belongs in the garden. You have to put it back. It is not safe for you or the spider." + +She tries to take the leaf from Tom, but he does not let go. He cries and says, "No, mom, no! It is mine! It is mine!" + +They tug and pull on the leaf. The green spider gets scared and angry. It jumps off the leaf and bites Tom on his hand. Tom screams and drops the leaf. He feels a sharp pain in his hand. He sees a red mark on his skin. He runs to his mom and says, "Mom, mom, it bit me! It bit me! It hurts! It hurts!" + +His mom hugs him and says, "Oh, Tom, I'm sorry. I told you it was a spider. I told you it could bite you. You should have listened to me. Come on, let's go to the bathroom. I will wash your hand and put some cream on it. It will be okay." + +She takes him to the bathroom and does what she says. She washes his hand and puts some cream on it. She gives him a band-aid and a kiss. She says, "There, there, Tom. It will be okay. The bite will heal soon. But you have to be careful. You have to respect the animals. You have to let them live in their own place. You have to listen to me when I tell you something. Do you understand?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, mom, I understand. I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I won't do it again. I don't want the green spider anymore. I don't like it anymore. It is not my friend. It is mean and scary. I want to stay away from it." + +His mom smiles and says, "That's good, Tom. That's very good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. I love you, Tom. You are my good boy." + +She hugs him and says, "Now, how about we go to the kitchen and have some cookies and milk? Would you like that?" + +Tom smiles and says, "Yes, mom, I would like that. I love you, mom. You are my good mom." + +They go to the kitchen and have some cookies and milk. They are happy and forget about the green spider. The green spider crawls back to the garden and finds another leaf. It is happy and forgets about Tom. The end. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with tools. They have hammers, saws, and screws. They pretend to build houses and cars. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a big box. They want to open it. They think there are more tools inside. They use their hammers and saws to break the box. But the box is tough. It does not open. + +"Let me try," Tim says. He hits the box hard with his hammer. The hammer bounces back and hits his hand. "Ow!" Tim cries. He drops his hammer. + +"Are you okay?" Sam asks. He sees Tim's hand is red and sore. + +"It hurts," Tim says. He rubs his hand. + +"Maybe we should stop," Sam says. "The box is too tough for us. We can play with our tools somewhere else." + +Tim nods. He picks up his hammer. He is sad. He still wants to open the box. + +"Wait," Sam says. He sees something on the box. It is a word. He can read some words. He reads the word out loud. "Close." + +"What does that mean?" Tim asks. + +"It means the box is not open. It is shut," Sam says. + +"Then how do we open it?" Tim asks. + +Sam looks around. He sees a handle on the box. He pulls the handle. The box opens. Inside, there are more tools. They are shiny and new. + +"Wow!" Tim and Sam say. They smile. They take out the tools and play with them. + +They learn a new word. They learn to close and open things. They also learn to be careful and not hurt themselves. They have fun with their tools. They are happy. +Sam and Ben were brothers. They liked to play in the park with their ball. One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and had sharp teeth. It looked hungry and angry. + +"Let's go and pet the dog," Sam said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, Sam, don't!" Ben said. He was scared and smart. "The dog might bite you. It wants meat, not friends." + +But Sam did not listen to Ben. He ran towards the dog with his ball. He threw the ball and said, "Fetch, doggy, fetch!" + +The dog did not fetch the ball. It growled and chased Sam. Sam was sorry he did not listen to Ben. He turned around and ran back to Ben. + +"Hurry, Sam, hurry!" Ben shouted. He grabbed Sam's hand and pulled him away from the dog. They ran to the gate of the park and closed it behind them. The dog could not get out. It barked and scratched the gate. + +Sam and Ben were safe. They hugged each other and breathed hard. They were glad they had each other. + +"Thank you, Ben," Sam said. "You are a brilliant brother. You saved me from the dog." + +"You're welcome, Sam," Ben said. "But next time, please listen to me. I don't want you to get hurt." + +They smiled and walked home with their ball. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and to listen to each other. They also learned that some dogs are not friendly and that meat is not a good toy. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big house with a high fence and a gate. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in," said Tom. "Maybe there are toys or candy." + +"No, we can't," said Sam. "Mom and Dad warned us not to go near that house. They said it belongs to a mean old man who hates kids." + +Tom did not listen to Sam. He pushed the gate and it opened. He ran into the yard and saw a door with a lock. He tried to turn the lock, but it was too hard. + +"Come on, Sam, help me," he said. + +Sam was scared, but he followed Tom. He did not want to leave him alone. He helped him pull the lock, and it clicked. The door opened. + +They went inside the house. It was dark and dusty. There were no toys or candy, only old books and clothes and pots. They heard a noise from upstairs. It sounded like footsteps. + +"Who's there?" a voice shouted. It was bitter and angry. It was the mean old man. + +Tom and Sam were very afraid. They ran to the door, but it was closed. The lock was on the other side. They were trapped. + +"Help, help!" they cried. + +But no one heard them. The mean old man came down the stairs. He saw them and smiled. He had a big stick in his hand. + +He said, "I warned you not to come here. Now you will pay." +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big star that lit up and made sounds. They would pretend it was a spaceship or a fairy or a monster. They always shared the star and had fun. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the park with their aunt. She said they could bring one toy each. Anna and Ben both wanted to bring the star, but there was only one. They started to fight over it and pull it from each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You have to separate and choose another toy. The star is too big and heavy for the park. You can play with it when you come back." + +Anna and Ben did not want to separate or leave the star. They cried and said it was not fair. Their mom said they had to listen or they would not go to the park at all. She put the star on a shelf and told them to hurry up. + +Anna and Ben were very sad and angry. They did not talk to each other or their aunt on the way to the park. They did not play with their other toys or the swings or the slide. They just sat on a bench and looked at the sky. + +They saw many birds and clouds and planes, but they did not care. They wished they had their star. Then they saw something shiny and bright. It was a real star, sparkling in the daylight. They had never seen a star in the day before. + +They pointed at it and said, "Look, a star!" + +They looked at each other and smiled. They realized they missed each other and their star. They hugged and said they were sorry for fighting. They decided to share the star and play together again. + +They told their aunt they wanted to go back home and see their star. She said they could, but they had to be kind and say thank you to their mom. They agreed and ran to the car. + +They got home and ran to their room. They saw their star on the shelf, still lit up and making sounds. They were so happy they jumped and clapped. They took the star and played with it, pretending it was the star they saw in the sky. They thanked their mom and said they loved her and each other. They learned that sometimes they had to separate, but they always had their star. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. They saw a big yellow flower that was not open yet. "When will it bloom?" Mia asked. "I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe tomorrow." + +They heard a loud noise in the sky. They looked up and saw a big metal bird. It had wings and a tail and a nose. It was flying very fast. "What is that?" Tom asked. "It's an aeroplane," Mia said. "My dad told me. It can take people to far away places." + +They watched the aeroplane until it disappeared behind the clouds. They wondered where it was going and who was inside. They thought it was very mysterious. "Do you want to go on an aeroplane someday?" Mia asked. "Yes," Tom said. "But only if you come with me." + +They smiled and hugged each other. They went back to the flowers and waited for the yellow one to bloom. They hoped it would be as beautiful as the aeroplane. +Lila was a little girl who liked to walk with her grandma. Grandma was very old and very wise. She knew many things and told Lila stories about the world. + +One day, they walked to the park and saw a big tree. The tree had many leaves and flowers. It was very beautiful. Lila asked grandma, "How did the tree grow so big and pretty?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "The tree grew from a tiny seed. It took a long time and a lot of care. The tree had to drink water from the rain and sun from the sky. The tree had to face the wind and the cold and the heat. The tree had to share its space with the birds and the bugs and the other plants. The tree learned from all these things and became strong and kind and lovely. That is how the tree got its wisdom and its beauty." + +Lila nodded and hugged grandma. She said, "I want to be like the tree. I want to grow and learn and be wise and beautiful. Will you help me, grandma?" + +Grandma hugged Lila back and said, "Of course, my dear. I will always help you and love you. You are already wise and beautiful in my eyes. And you will always be my little girl." +Tom and Jen like to play music with their toys. They have a drum, a guitar, a flute and a bell. They make a lot of noise and have fun. One day, they find a new toy in the attic. It is a big box with buttons and wires. It looks weird. + +"What is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Let's try it!" Jen says. + +They plug the box into the wall and press some buttons. The box makes different sounds. Some are loud, some are soft, some are high, some are low. Tom and Jen try to make a song with the box. + +"Snap your fingers like this!" Tom says, showing Jen how to make a rhythm. + +"OK!" Jen says, snapping her fingers. + +They snap their fingers and press the buttons. They make a song with the box. They like the song. They smile and laugh. + +But then, something goes wrong. The box starts to make strange noises. It beeps and buzzes and crackles. It sparks and smokes. It shakes and rattles. + +"Uh-oh!" Tom says. + +"Turn it off!" Jen says. + +They try to turn off the box, but it does not work. The box makes more noise and more smoke. It scares Tom and Jen. They run away from the box. + +"Help!" they scream. + +Mom and Dad hear them and come to the attic. They see the box and the smoke. They unplug the box and throw it out the window. It lands on the grass and stops making noise. + +"Are you OK?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we are OK," Tom says. + +"What were you doing with that old thing?" Dad asks. + +"We were playing music," Jen says. + +"Music? That was not music. That was a weird noise," Dad says. + +"Sorry, Dad," Tom and Jen say. + +Mom and Dad hug them and take them downstairs. They give them some cookies and milk. They tell them to be careful with the things they find in the attic. They tell them to play music with their toys, not with weird boxes. Tom and Jen agree. They eat their cookies and drink their milk. They play music with their toys. They make a lot of noise and have fun. +Lily was a princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her dolls and her cat. She did not like to eat her vegetables. She said they were yucky and green. + +One day, her father, the king, told her that a prince was coming to visit. He said the prince was very nice and handsome. He said Lily had to be polite and share her toys with him. + +Lily was curious about the prince. She wondered what he looked like and what he liked to play. She put on her prettiest dress and waited for him in the garden. + +Soon, she saw a carriage arrive at the gate. She ran to greet the prince. But when she saw him, she was surprised. He was not nice and handsome. He was chubby and rude. He had a big nose and a loud voice. He did not say hello to Lily. He just grabbed her cat and her dolls. + +"Hey, give them back!" Lily cried. "They are mine!" + +"No, they are mine now!" the prince said. "You have to do what I say. I am a prince!" + +Lily was angry and sad. She did not want to play with the prince. She wanted her cat and her dolls back. She thought of a plan. + +She ran to the kitchen and got a plate of vegetables. She brought them to the prince. She said, "Do you want to taste something yummy?" + +The prince looked at the plate. He saw carrots and peas and broccoli. He did not like vegetables. He said, "No, thank you. I only eat cake and candy." + +Lily said, "But these are special vegetables. They make you strong and smart and brave. If you eat them, you will be the best prince ever." + +The prince was curious. He wanted to be the best prince ever. He said, "Really? Are you sure?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, really. Try one and see." + +The prince picked up a carrot and put it in his mouth. He bit it and chewed it. He did not like it. It was hard and bitter. He spit it out and made a face. + +"Yuck!" he said. "This is not yummy. This is yucky and green. You lied to me!" + +Lily smiled. She said, "No, I did not lie. You lied to me. You are not a nice and handsome prince. You are a chubby and rude prince. You have to give me back my cat and my dolls." + +The prince was ashamed. He realized he had been mean and selfish. He said, "I'm sorry. You are right. I was not nice. Here, take your cat and your dolls. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "Maybe. But you have to be kind and share. And you have to eat your vegetables. They are good for you." + +The prince nodded. He said, "OK. I will try. Can you teach me how to play with your cat and your dolls?" + +Lily said, "Sure. Come on, let's go to the garden. I will show you." + +They went to the garden and played together. They had fun and learned from each other. They became friends. And they both ate their vegetables. The end. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play dress up. They had many costumes in their big box, like princess, pirate, superhero and fairy. One day, they found a new costume in the box. It was a long black cloak with a hood and a mask. They did not know who put it there. It was a mystery. + +"Let's try it on!" said Ben. He put on the cloak and the mask and looked at himself in the mirror. He looked very scary. He laughed and said, "Boo!" + +Anna was frightened. She did not like the cloak and the mask. She thought they were creepy. She said, "Take it off, Ben! You look like a bad guy!" + +Ben did not listen. He thought it was fun to scare Anna. He ran after her and said, "Boo!" again and again. Anna cried and ran away. She hid under the bed. + +Ben felt bad. He saw that Anna was really scared. He took off the cloak and the mask and put them back in the box. He went to find Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was just playing. I won't scare you anymore." + +Anna came out from under the bed. She saw that Ben was not wearing the cloak and the mask anymore. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But please don't wear that costume again. It's not nice." + +Ben nodded and said, "I promise. Let's play something else. How about princess and pirate?" + +Anna smiled and said, "Okay. That sounds fun." + +They went back to the box and picked their costumes. They played happily and forgot about the mystery cloak and the mask. + +The moral of the story is: Don't scare your friends with scary costumes. It's not fun for them and it can hurt their feelings. Be kind and respectful to your friends. +Sam and Mia were two playful dogs who liked to run and jump and chase each other. They lived near a big port where many big boats came and went. Sometimes they saw people and animals on the boats, and they barked hello to them. + +One day, they saw a new boat that was very shiny and had many flags. They ran to the fence to see it better. On the boat, they saw a man who wore a funny hat and a coat with many buttons. He saw the dogs and smiled. He said, "Hello, dogs! Do you like my boat? It is very fast and strong. I am the captain of this boat. Do you want to see it?" + +Sam and Mia wagged their tails and barked yes. They wanted to see the boat and the captain. The captain opened the gate and let them in. He said, "Come, I will show you around. But you have to be good dogs and follow me. And you have to bow to me when I say so. That is how you show respect to a captain." + +Sam and Mia followed the captain, but they did not understand what bow meant. They thought it meant to play. So when the captain said, "Bow to me, dogs!", they jumped on him and licked his face. The captain was angry and pushed them away. He said, "No, no, no! That is not how you bow! You have to lower your head and bend your body. Like this!" He showed them how to bow. + +Sam and Mia tried to copy him, but they did not like it. They thought it was boring and silly. They wanted to play and explore. They saw many things on the boat that looked fun. They saw ropes and nets and barrels and boxes. They ran to them and started to tug and bite and knock them over. The captain was furious and chased them. He said, "Stop, stop, stop! You are making a mess! You are bad dogs! You have to listen to me and do what I say!" + +Sam and Mia did not listen to him. They thought he was mean and bossy. They wanted to go back to the port and play with each other. They ran to the gate and tried to open it, but it was locked. They barked and scratched, but no one came. They were trapped on the boat with the angry captain. + +The captain caught them and said, "You are very naughty dogs! You have no manners and no respect. You have to learn a lesson. I will take you with me on my boat and teach you how to behave. You will not see the port or your home again until you bow to me and do what I say!" + +Sam and Mia were scared and sad. They did not want to go with the captain. They wanted to go back to the port and play with each other. They wished they had listened to him and bowed to him when he said so. They realized they had made a big mistake. + +Moral: Sometimes it is good to listen and follow the rules, even if you do not understand or like them. It can save you from trouble and keep you safe. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Daisy. Daisy had long yellow hair, a pink dress and a smile on her face. Lily always took Daisy with her wherever she went. + +One day, Lily and Daisy went to the park with Mommy. They saw a big slide, a swing and a sandbox. Lily wanted to try them all, and she took Daisy with her. She slid down the slide with Daisy in her arms, she pushed Daisy on the swing, and she made a castle for Daisy in the sandbox. + +But then, a mean boy came and snatched Daisy from Lily. He said, "This is my doll now. She is better than yours." He ran away with Daisy, leaving Lily alone and sad. Lily cried and cried. She said, "Mommy, Mommy, help me! He took Daisy! He took my best friend!" + +Mommy heard Lily and came to her. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. We will find Daisy. She is your doll, and she is very important to you. I know how you feel. You are suffering, and that is not fair." + +Mommy and Lily looked for the mean boy and Daisy. They asked other children and grown-ups if they saw them. They searched the whole park, but they could not find them. Lily was losing hope. She said, "Mommy, I miss Daisy so much. I want her back. She is my treat. She makes me happy." + +Mommy said, "I know, sweetie. I miss her too. But we will not give up. We will keep looking. Maybe someone saw them and can help us." She held Lily's hand and walked with her. + +Then, they saw a nice lady with a big bag. She was giving out balloons and stickers to the children. She saw Lily and Mommy and said, "Hello, there. Do you want a balloon or a sticker?" She smiled and opened her bag. + +And there, inside the bag, was Daisy! Lily saw her and shouted, "Daisy! Daisy! It's you! You are here!" She ran to the bag and grabbed Daisy. She hugged her and kissed her. She said, "Daisy, I love you. I'm so glad you are safe. You are my treat. You are my best friend." + +The nice lady said, "Oh, is this your doll? I'm sorry, I didn't know. A boy gave it to me. He said he didn't want it anymore. He said it was ugly and old. He was very mean. I thought he was lying. I thought he stole it from someone. I was going to give it to the police. But I'm happy you found it. She is a beautiful doll. She is very important to you." + +Mommy said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are very kind. You made my daughter very happy. You gave her back her treat. You helped her stop suffering. You are a good person." + +Lily said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are very nice. You saved Daisy. You saved my best friend. You are a hero." + +The nice lady said, "You are very welcome. I'm glad I could help. Here, take a balloon and a sticker too. They are for you. They are a treat. You deserve it. You are a brave girl." + +Lily said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are the best. You are a treat. You are a friend." + +Lily, Daisy, Mommy and the nice lady smiled and hugged. They were all happy. They had a treat. They had a friend. They had a story. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, they found a big box in the hall. It had a sign that said "Do not open". + +"What is in the box?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a surprise," Sam said. + +"Can we open it?" Ben said. + +"No, we can't. The sign says no. Mom and Dad will be mad," Sam said. + +But Ben was curious. He wanted to see the surprise. He did not listen to Sam. He went to the box and pulled the tape. He opened the box. + +"Ben, no!" Sam shouted. + +But it was too late. Out of the box came a loud noise. It was a bad noise. It was a siren. It hurt their ears. It made them scared. + +"Help! Help!" Ben and Sam cried. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They ran to the hall. They saw the box and the siren. They saw Ben and Sam crying. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. + +"We opened the box. We are sorry," Ben and Sam said. + +Mom and Dad hugged them. They turned off the siren. They explained that the box was for a donation. It had a siren inside to test it. They said they should have told them about the box. They said they were not mad, but they were worried. + +"Please, do not open boxes that are not yours. You could get hurt or break something. You have to follow the signs and the rules," Mom and Dad said. + +Ben and Sam nodded. They said they were sorry again. They learned their lesson. They did not open boxes that were not theirs anymore. They played with their toys in their room. They were happy. +Lily and Sam liked to play a game with their white balloons. They would blow them up and then release them in the air. They would watch them fly and make funny noises. Sometimes they would try to catch them before they fell down. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They brought their white balloons and played their game. They had a lot of fun. But then, a big wind came and took their balloons away. They ran after them, but they were too fast. + +"Mom, dad, help!" Lily cried. "Our balloons are gone!" + +"Don't worry, sweetie," mom said. "We can get you new ones." + +"But we liked those ones," Sam said. "They were our friends." + +Dad hugged them and said, "I know, but sometimes things happen that we can't control. The balloons are free now. Maybe they will find new friends in the sky." + +Lily and Sam looked up and saw their white balloons getting smaller and smaller. They waved goodbye and said, "We love you, balloons. Have fun." + +Then they smiled and went back to play with their mom and dad. They knew they would always remember their white balloon game. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big drum in the garage. It is cold and dusty. They wonder what it is. + +"Can we play with it?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is Dad's drum. He likes music," Sam says. + +They look at the drum. It has a round top and a stick. They tap the top with the stick. It makes a loud sound. They like the sound. + +"Boom! Boom! Boom!" they say, and laugh. + +They take turns to hit the drum. They make a song with the drum. They sing and dance. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is Dad. He is angry. + +"Hey! What are you doing with my drum? That is not a toy. That is a special drum. You could break it. Give it back to me!" he says. + +Tim and Sam are scared. They stop playing. They give the drum and the stick to Dad. They say sorry. + +Dad is not happy. He takes the drum to his room. He tells them to play with other toys. He says the drum is for grown-ups. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They wonder why Dad is so mad. They wonder why the drum is so special. They wonder if they can ever play with it again. They go to the living room. They find other toys. They try to have fun. But they still think about the drum. +Lily and Ben went to the park with their grandma. They saw a big pond with many fish. Lily wanted to feed the fish, but Ben wanted to catch them. He had a net and a bucket. + +"Look, Lily, I got one!" Ben shouted, as he lifted a fish out of the water. The fish was shiny and wet, and it wriggled in the net. + +"Put it back, Ben, it's not nice!" Lily said. She felt sorry for the fish. She threw some bread crumbs into the pond for the other fish. + +"No, I want to keep it. It's mine!" Ben said. He ran to the bucket and dumped the fish inside. The fish flopped and gasped. + +Grandma saw what Ben did. She was not happy. She walked over to Ben and said, "Ben, that's very naughty. You can't take the fish from the pond. They belong here. They need water and friends. How would you like it if someone took you away from your home and family?" + +Ben did not listen. He said, "I don't care. I like fish. They are fun to watch. I want more." + +He grabbed his net and ran back to the pond. He tried to catch another fish, but he was not careful. He slipped on a wet rock and fell into the water. Splash! + +Lily and Grandma heard the noise and ran to help Ben. They saw him in the pond, soaked and scared. The fish swam around him, curious and brave. One of them slapped him on the face with its tail. Slap! + +Ben cried out. He felt the fish's slap. It hurt and surprised him. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, fish. I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Grandma. I won't take the fish anymore. Please help me out." + +Lily and Grandma reached out their hands and pulled Ben out of the pond. They hugged him and dried him off. They said, "It's okay, Ben. We forgive you. But you have to be kind to the fish. They are living things, too. They have feelings and needs. You have to respect them and their home." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I understand. I will be kind to the fish. I will feed them and watch them, but I won't catch them. Can we go back to the pond and say sorry to the fish?" + +Lily and Grandma smiled. They said, "Yes, we can. But first, let's go home and change your clothes. You are wet and cold. And don't forget to empty your bucket. The fish needs to go back to the pond, too." + +Ben agreed. He said, "Okay. Let's go home. But can we come back to the park tomorrow?" + +Lily and Grandma said, "Yes, we can. But only if you promise to be good and gentle with the fish." + +Ben promised. He said, "I promise. I love the fish. And I love you, Lily. And I love you, Grandma." + +They hugged and walked home. The fish watched them go. They were happy and relieved. They thanked Ben for letting them go. They hoped he would keep his promise. They slapped their tails in the water. Slap, slap, slap. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. But they were bored. They had played with everything already. + +"Let's do something else," Ben said. "This is boring." + +"Like what?" Lily asked. + +Ben looked around. He saw the door to the bathroom. He had an idea. + +"Let's go to the bathroom and make bubbles!" he said. + +Lily smiled. She liked bubbles. They were fun and pretty. + +"OK, let's go!" she said. + +They ran to the bathroom and closed the door. They turned on the faucet and filled the sink with water. They found some soap and poured it in. They stirred the water with their hands and made lots of bubbles. + +"Wow, look at all the bubbles!" Ben said. "They are so big and white!" + +He grabbed some bubbles and blew them in the air. Lily did the same. They laughed and clapped as the bubbles floated and popped. + +They were having so much fun that they did not hear their mom calling them. + +"Ben, Lily, where are you?" mom said. "It's time for lunch!" + +She looked in the living room and saw their toys. She wondered where they were. + +She walked to the bathroom and knocked on the door. + +"Ben, Lily, are you in there?" she said. + +Ben and Lily heard mom. They stopped playing and looked at each other. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. "We forgot to mention we were in the bathroom." + +They opened the door and saw mom. She was not happy. She saw the water and the soap and the bubbles everywhere. + +"Ben, Lily, what have you done?" she said. "This is a mess!" + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not mean to make a mess. + +"We were just making bubbles, mom," Lily said. "We were bored." + +Mom sighed. She knew they were bored, but they should have asked her first. + +"Making bubbles is fun, but not in the bathroom," she said. "You could have made a mess in the bathtub or outside. And you should have told me where you were going." + +She took them to the kitchen and gave them some towels. + +"First, you have to dry yourselves and clean the bathroom," she said. "Then, you can have lunch. And after lunch, I will show you some other fun things you can do that are not boring." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said sorry to mom. They went back to the bathroom and cleaned the mess. They learned their lesson. They decided to mention where they were going next time. And they hoped mom would show them some really fun things. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, but their favorite was the big red truck. They liked to drive the truck around the house and pretend they were going on adventures. + +One night, they saw the moon shining bright in the sky. It looked like a big ball of cheese. They wondered what it would be like to drive the truck on the moon. They decided to try it in their imagination. + +They put on their helmets and got in the truck. They said goodbye to their mom and dad and drove out of the window. They flew up and up until they reached the moon. They were very excited to see the moon up close. It was bumpy and dusty and had many holes. + +They drove the truck around the moon, exploring the holes and hills. They had a lot of fun. But then they saw something that made them scared. It was a big black hole that looked very deep. They did not know what was inside the hole. They did not want to fall in. + +"Look, Tom, a hole!" Lily said. + +"Let's go away, Lily, it's scary!" Tom said. + +But before they could turn the truck around, the hole sucked them in. They screamed and held on to each other. They felt like they were spinning and falling. They did not know what would happen to them. + +They closed their eyes and wished they were back home. They wished they had never gone to the moon. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. + +Suddenly, they felt a soft touch on their heads. They opened their eyes and saw their mom and dad smiling at them. They were in their beds, holding their truck. It was all a dream. + +"Are you okay, sweeties?" their mom asked. + +"We had a bad dream, mommy," Lily said. + +"We went to the moon and fell in a hole," Tom said. + +"Oh, you poor things," their dad said. "But don't worry, you're safe and sound now. The moon is far away and the hole is not real. It was just your imagination." + +They hugged their mom and dad and felt better. They realized they did not need to go to the moon to have fun. They had everything they needed at home. They said sorry for driving out of the window and promised to be good. They put their truck away and snuggled under the covers. They fell asleep, dreaming of happy things. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play cowboys and robbers. Ben has a hat and a pistol. Sam has a scarf and a bag. They run around the yard and pretend to shoot and chase each other. + +One day, they see a real robber in the street. He has a mask and a big gun. He is trying to break into a car. Ben and Sam are scared. They hide behind a bush and watch. + +"Look, Sam, a real robber!" Ben whispers. + +"What do we do, Ben?" Sam asks. + +"We have to stop him, Sam. We are the cowboys, remember?" Ben says. + +Ben gets up and points his pistol at the robber. He shouts, "Stop, robber, or I will shoot!" + +The robber turns around and sees Ben. He laughs and says, "What is this? A toy pistol? You are a silly kid. Go away before I hurt you." + +Ben feels angry and brave. He says, "No, you go away. This is not a toy. This is a real pistol. My dad gave it to me. He is a policeman. He taught me how to use it." + +The robber stops laughing. He looks at Ben's pistol. He sees that it is not a toy. It is a real pistol. He feels afraid and nervous. He says, "OK, OK, kid, calm down. Don't shoot. I will go away. Just let me go." + +Ben says, "No, you stay here. I will call my dad. He will come and take you to jail." + +Ben takes out his phone and calls his dad. He tells him what is happening. His dad says, "Ben, you did a good job. You are very alert and brave. But you should not play with a real pistol. It is very dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else. You have to learn to be careful and responsible. I will be there soon. Stay where you are and don't touch the pistol." + +Ben says, "OK, dad, I understand. I am sorry. I will not play with the pistol again. I love you." + +Ben and Sam wait for their dad. They hug each other and feel proud. They stopped a real robber. They are the best cowboys ever. +One day, Ben 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. + +Suddenly, they felt the ground shake and heard a loud noise. It was an earthquake! They were scared and did not know what to do. They saw people running and screaming. They saw cracks in the road and buildings falling. + +"Ben, what is happening?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. It is an earthquake. It is bad. We have to be safe," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a big tree. They ran to the tree and knelt under it. They held each other and prayed. They hoped the earthquake would stop soon. + +After a while, the shaking stopped and the noise became quiet. They saw the sky was red with dust and smoke. They saw people helping each other and looking for their families. They saw firefighters and police and ambulances. + +"Ben, Lily, are you okay?" They heard a familiar voice. It was their mom. She had been looking for them. She was happy and relieved to see them. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"Mom, we are okay. We were under the tree. We were scared, but we prayed and stayed together," Ben said. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We lost our ball. It rolled away when the earthquake started," Lily said. + +"That's okay, my sweeties. I'm so glad you are safe. The ball is not important. You are important. You are brave and smart. You did the right thing. You knelt under the tree and prayed and stayed together. That's what matters. I love you so much," Mom said. + +They all walked home together, thankful for each other and for being alive. + +The moral of the story is: In times of trouble, we should kneel and pray and stay together. We should not worry about things that are not important. We should be thankful for what we have and for being alive. +Sara was miserable. She missed her grandma a lot. Grandma lived far away and could not visit Sara because of the bad sickness. Sara wanted to hug grandma and play with her. + +One day, Sara's mom said, "Sara, do you want to mail a letter to grandma? You can draw a picture and write some words. Grandma will be happy to see your letter." + +Sara nodded. She got her crayons and paper and drew a big heart. She wrote, "I love you, grandma. I miss you. Come soon." She put the letter in an envelope and wrote grandma's name and address. She gave the letter to mom. + +Mom took Sara to the post office. They waited in line and gave the letter to the man. The man said, "This is a nice letter. I will send it to grandma right away. She will get it in a few days." + +Sara smiled. She hoped grandma would like her letter. She said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, man. I hope grandma is not miserable. I hope she is well." + +Mom hugged Sara. She said, "You are a good girl, Sara. Grandma will love your letter. She will write back to you soon. She is not miserable. She is strong and brave. She loves you very much." +Lily and Tom 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 proud of their snowman. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Lily shouted. "We made a snowman!" + +Mommy came out of the house and smiled. "Wow, you did a great job, Lily and Tom. Your snowman is very nice." + +"Thank you, Mommy," Tom said. "Can we play some more?" + +Mommy looked at the sky. It was getting dark and cold. "I think it's time to go inside, sweeties. It's too cold to stay out here. You don't want to catch a cold, do you?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said goodbye to their snowman and followed Mommy inside. They took off their coats, boots, gloves and hats. They were wet and cold. They shivered. + +Mommy gave them some hot chocolate and cookies. She wrapped them in warm blankets and hugged them. "You are such good kids," she said. "I love you very much." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They felt warm and cozy. They loved Mommy very much too. They drank their hot chocolate and ate their cookies. They told Mommy about their snowman and all the fun they had. They showed Mommy their stuff. They had a snowball, a pinecone and a feather they found in the snow. + +Mommy listened and praised them. She was very proud of them. She told them a story about a snowflake and a star. They listened and snuggled. They felt happy and sleepy. They closed their eyes and dreamed of snow. +Lily and Ben were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and have fun. One day, they decided to go to the park in summer. They packed some snacks, water and toys in their backpacks. + +At the park, they saw a big hill. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They held hands and started to walk up the hill. It was hard and steep, but they did not give up. They raised their feet high and pushed themselves forward. + +When they reached the top, they were very happy. They saw a beautiful lake with ducks and fish. They also saw a bridge and a playground. They shouted with joy and ran down the hill to the lake. + +"Look, Ben, ducks!" Lily said, pointing to the water. "Can we feed them?" + +"Sure, Lily, we have some bread in our backpacks. Let's go closer and be gentle," Ben said, taking out a slice of bread and tearing it into pieces. + +They threw some bread to the ducks and watched them eat. They smiled and laughed as the ducks quacked and splashed. They felt proud and adventurous. They had found a new place to play and enjoy. They had a great summer day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to Lily's house. Lily has a big house with many toys. Ben likes Lily's house. + +"Look, Ben, this is my calendar," Lily says. She shows Ben a big paper with many squares and pictures. "This is where I put stickers when I do something good. See? I have many stickers. I am rich in stickers." + +Ben looks at the calendar. He sees some stickers of stars, hearts, and animals. He thinks they are pretty. He wants some stickers too. He has a small paper with a few squares and pictures at his house. He does not have many stickers. + +"Can I have some stickers, Lily?" Ben asks. He points to the calendar. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes her stickers. She does not want to share them. But she also likes Ben. He is her friend. She does not want to make him sad. + +"Okay, Ben, you can have some stickers," Lily says. She smiles. "But only if you play with me. What do you want to play?" + +Ben smiles too. He is happy. He likes to play with Lily. He thinks of a game. + +"Let's play pretend," Ben says. "You can be a princess and I can be a knight. We can use your stickers as jewels and coins. We can have a lot of fun." + +Lily nods. She likes to play pretend. She thinks it is a good game. + +"Okay, Ben, let's play pretend," Lily says. She takes some stickers from her calendar and gives some to Ben. They stick them on their clothes and toys. They pretend to be a princess and a knight. They have a lot of fun. +Tom and Mia like to go to the pond with Dad. They see many fish in the water. Some fish are big and some are small. Some fish are red and some are blue. Tom and Mia want to catch a fish. + +They have a rod and a hook and a worm. Dad helps them put the worm on the hook. He says, "Be quiet and patient. The fish will come soon." + +Tom and Mia wait and wait. They see a fish swim near the hook. Tom says, "Look, Mia, a fish! It is big and red. It seems hungry. Maybe it will bite the worm." + +Mia says, "Yes, Tom, it is a good fish. I hope we can catch it. It will be fun to show Mom." + +But the fish does not bite the worm. It swims away. Tom and Mia are sad. They try again and again. But no fish bites the worm. + +Dad says, "It is okay, Tom and Mia. Sometimes the fish are not hungry. Or they are smart and know the worm is not real. We can try another day. Let's go home and have some cookies. They are good too." + +Tom and Mia smile. They say, "Okay, Dad. We like cookies. And we like the pond. And we like the fish. Maybe next time we will catch one." They pack their rod and their hook and their worm. They say bye to the pond and the fish. They go home with Dad. They are happy. +Sara and Mom went to the grocery store. Sara liked to look at all the things on the shelves. She had many questions. She asked Mom, "What is this?" and "Why do we need that?" Mom answered her questions and smiled. + +But then Sara saw something that made her fearful. It was a big dog in the parking lot. The dog was barking and running around. Sara was afraid of dogs. She hid behind Mom and said, "Mom, I don't like the dog. Can we go home?" + +Mom saw the dog too. She said, "Don't worry, Sara. The dog is not going to hurt us. He is just looking for his owner. He is probably lost and scared. Let's go inside the store and wait for a while. Maybe someone will come and get the dog." + +Sara nodded. She held Mom's hand and walked inside the store. She felt safer with Mom. She hoped the dog would find his owner soon. She still had more questions to ask Mom. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found rocks, shells, or coins. They put them in a bucket and pretended they were treasure. + +One day, Anna found something very shiny and sparkly. It was a gem! It was red and round and beautiful. Anna was very happy. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, Ben, I found a gem! It is so pretty!" + +Ben looked at the gem and smiled. He was happy for Anna, but he also wanted a gem for himself. He said, "Wow, Anna, you are so lucky! Can I have it, please?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She liked the gem very much, but she also liked Ben. He was her best friend. She decided to be generous and share the gem with him. She said, "Okay, Ben, you can have it. But we have to take turns. You can have it today, and I can have it tomorrow. Is that fair?" + +Ben nodded and hugged Anna. He said, "Thank you, Anna, you are so kind! I will take good care of the gem. And I will give it back to you tomorrow. You are the best friend ever!" + +Anna and Ben were both happy. They had succeeded in finding a gem and in being generous. They put the gem in the bucket and continued to play in the garden. They had a lot of fun and a lot of treasure. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to sing and dance. They wanted to show their songs and dances to everyone at the big party. Mommy and Daddy helped them wrap their presents for the party. They put them in a big bag and got in the car. + +When they got to the party, they saw an enormous stage with lights and microphones. They were very excited. They wanted to go on the stage and sing and dance. But there was a problem. There were many other children who also wanted to go on the stage. They had to wait for their turn. + +Ben and Lily waited and waited. They saw some children sing songs they did not like. They saw some children dance in a way they did not understand. They saw some children do tricks they did not care about. They got bored and angry. They wanted to go on the stage now. + +They decided to sneak on the stage when no one was looking. They grabbed their bag of presents and ran to the stage. They pushed some children away and climbed on the stage. They took out their microphones and started to sing and dance. + +But the other children did not like that. They got mad and started to boo and yell. They threw their presents at Ben and Lily. They hit them with balls and balloons. They pulled their hair and clothes. Ben and Lily got scared and sad. They stopped singing and dancing. They ran off the stage and cried. + +Mommy and Daddy saw what happened. They ran to Ben and Lily and hugged them. They said they were sorry and that they loved them. They said they should not have gone on the stage without asking. They said they should have waited for their turn and shared with the other children. They said they should have been nice and polite. + +Ben and Lily said they were sorry too. They said they were just excited and wanted to show their songs and dances. They said they did not mean to hurt anyone. They said they wanted to be nice and polite too. + +Mommy and Daddy said they understood. They said they were proud of their songs and dances. They said they would find another time to show them to everyone. They said they would help them open their presents and play with their friends. They said they would have fun at the party. + +Ben and Lily smiled and nodded. They said they loved Mommy and Daddy. They said they loved their songs and dances. They said they loved their presents and friends. They said they loved the party. They wiped their tears and went to have fun. +Sam and Mia like to play with blocks. They make big structures with many colors. Sometimes they make houses, sometimes they make towers, sometimes they make animals. + +One day, they decide to make a bridge. They put blocks on the floor and on the table. They try to make the blocks reach from the floor to the table. They need many blocks to do that. + +Sam wants to make the bridge strong. He puts more blocks on the bottom and on the sides. He says, "We need to make the bridge strong, so it does not fall." + +Mia wants to make the bridge pretty. She puts more blocks on the top and in the middle. She says, "We need to make the bridge pretty, so it looks nice." + +Sam and Mia start to argue. Sam says, "You are putting too many blocks on the top. The bridge will fall." Mia says, "You are putting too many blocks on the bottom. The bridge will be boring." + +They do not listen to each other. They keep putting blocks where they want. They are both bossy. + +The bridge gets bigger and bigger. It has many blocks on the top and on the bottom. It is not strong and it is not pretty. It is too heavy and too long. + +The bridge starts to lean. It leans to the left, then to the right. It leans more and more. Sam and Mia see the bridge lean. They get scared. They say, "Oh no, the bridge will fall!" + +They run away from the bridge. They run to the other side of the room. They watch the bridge fall. The blocks fall on the floor and on the table. They make a loud noise. They make a big mess. + +Sam and Mia look at the mess. They feel sad. They say, "We made a bad bridge. We were too bossy. We did not work together." + +They decide to say sorry to each other. They say, "I am sorry, I was too bossy. I should have listened to you." They hug each other. They feel better. + +They decide to make a new structure. They say, "Let's make a new structure. Let's make something we both like. Let's work together." + +They pick up the blocks. They start to make a new structure. They make a castle. They make the castle strong and pretty. They use many colors. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her drum. She had a big drum that made loud sounds when she hit it with her sticks. She also had a small drum that she could shake and rattle. She liked to make music with her drums and sing along. + +One day, she saw an elderly man sitting on a bench in the park. He had a guitar and he was playing a song. Lily ran to him and said, "Hello, I like your guitar. Can I play with you?" + +The elderly man smiled and said, "Sure, you can play with me. What do you have there?" + +Lily showed him her drums and said, "I have a big drum and a small drum. They make different sounds. Listen!" + +She hit her big drum with a stick and shook her small drum in the air. The elderly man nodded and said, "That's very nice. Do you know how to clap?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I know how to clap. Clap, clap, clap!" She clapped her hands together and made more sounds. + +The elderly man said, "Good, you can clap. Do you want to clap with me? I will play my guitar and you can clap along. It will be fun." + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to clap with you. Let's play!" + +The elderly man started to play his guitar and sing a song. Lily clapped her hands and followed his rhythm. They made music together and had a good time. People walking by stopped and listened to them. Some of them smiled and clapped too. Lily and the elderly man were happy and became friends. +Tom and Mia are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and splash in the water. They also like to look for shells. Shells are pretty and shiny and have different shapes and colors. + +Tom finds a big shell that is pink and white. He picks it up and shows it to Mia. "Look, Mia, I found a big shell!" he says. "It is so pretty!" + +Mia looks at the shell and smiles. She wants to see it too. She asks Tom, "Can I hold the shell, please?" + +Tom nods and gives the shell to Mia. Mia holds the shell to her ear. She hears a sound. It sounds like the sea. She likes the sound. She says, "Wow, Tom, I can hear the sea in the shell! Can you hear it too?" + +Tom takes the shell back and holds it to his ear. He hears the sound too. He says, "Yes, I can hear it too! It is so cool!" + +But then, they hear another sound. It is a loud and angry sound. It is a bad sound. It is a crab. The crab is inside the shell. The crab is not happy. The crab wants the shell back. The crab pinches Tom's ear with its claw. Tom screams. He drops the shell. He cries. He says, "Ow, ow, ow! The shell has a crab! The crab is bad! It hurts!" + +Mia sees the crab and the shell. She is scared. She runs to Mom and Dad. She says, "Mom, Dad, help! Tom has a bad crab! The crab is in the shell! The crab hurts Tom!" + +Mom and Dad hear Mia and Tom. They run to them. They see the crab and the shell. They are surprised. They help Tom. They take the crab off his ear. They comfort him. They say, "Oh, Tom, we are sorry! The crab is bad! It should not hurt you! Are you okay?" + +Tom stops crying. He feels better. He says, "I am okay. Thank you, Mom and Dad. But I don't like the crab. I don't like the shell. The shell is bad too. It has a crab." + +Mom and Dad hug Tom and Mia. They say, "We understand, Tom. The crab and the shell are bad. But you and Mia are good. You are brave and kind. You can find other shells. Shells that are good. Shells that have no crabs. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, we want to try. We like shells. But not bad shells. Good shells." + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "Okay, let's go. Let's find some good shells. And have some fun." + +They all go back to the beach. They look for good shells. They find many good shells. They have fun. They forget the bad shell and the bad crab. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are happy. They like to play in the park. They have a big red kite. They want to make the kite fly high in the sky. + +They run with the kite. The wind is strong. The kite goes up, up, up. Lily and Ben laugh and clap. They hold the string tight. + +"Look, look, the kite is flying!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is flying like a bird!" Ben says. + +They see a shiny thing on the ground. It is a penny. Lily picks it up. + +"Wow, a penny! We are lucky!" Lily says. + +"Maybe we can buy some candy with it!" Ben says. + +They put the penny in their pocket. They keep playing with the kite. They are happy. They have a kite that can fly and a penny that can buy. They are happy. +Ben and Tom are friends. They like to play with water pistols. They fill them with water and spray each other. They laugh and run and hide. They think it is funny. + +One day, they find a big water pistol in the garage. It is red and shiny and has a long hose. They think it is a toy. They want to try it. They turn on the tap and fill it with water. They run outside and look for each other. + +Ben sees Tom behind a tree. He aims the water pistol and pulls the trigger. But the water pistol is not a toy. It is a fire extinguisher. It sprays a white foam that is cold and sticky. It covers Tom's face and body. Tom can't see or breathe. He falls to the ground and cries. + +Ben is scared. He drops the water pistol and runs to Tom. He tries to wipe the foam off Tom's face. He calls for help. He is sorry. He didn't know it was a fire extinguisher. He thought it was a toy. He thought it was funny. But it is not funny. It is bad. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls with long hair. She liked to brush their hair and make them pretty. But one day, she saw a bottle of shampoo on the bathroom shelf. She thought it was a toy. She took the bottle and went to her room. + +She opened the bottle and poured some shampoo on her dolls' hair. She rubbed it and made bubbles. She thought it was fun. She did not know that the shampoo was for gray hair. It was her grandma's shampoo. It made the hair look lighter and softer. + +Soon, all her dolls had gray hair. Anna was surprised. She did not like it. She tried to wash it off with water, but it did not work. She started to cry. She was afraid that her mom would be angry. + +She heard her mom coming up the stairs. She hid under the bed with her dolls. Her mom opened the door and saw the mess. She saw the shampoo bottle and the gray hair. She knew what happened. She called Anna's name. + +"Anna, where are you? Come out, please. I want to talk to you." + +Anna was scared. She did not want to come out. She hugged her dolls and whispered, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +Her mom looked under the bed and saw her. She smiled and reached out her hand. She said, "It's okay, Anna. I'm not angry. I know you were curious. But you should not play with things that are not yours. You could hurt yourself or your dolls. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and took her mom's hand. She came out from under the bed. She looked at her mom with big eyes and said, "Mom, can you fix my dolls' hair? Can you make it pretty again?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'll try, honey. I'll try to find a way to make their hair normal again. But you have to promise me something. Promise me that you will never play with shampoo again. Promise me that you will ask me before you use anything in the bathroom. Can you do that?" + +Anna nodded again and said, "I promise, mom. I promise. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are a good girl. Now let's go and clean up this mess. And then we can have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Anna smiled and said, "That sounds good, mom. That sounds very good." +Lily was a curious cat. She liked to explore the house and find new things to play with. Sometimes she got into trouble, like when she knocked over a vase or scratched the sofa. But she was also very sweet and loved to cuddle with her family. + +One day, Lily found a new thing in the house. It was a small, round, and soft thing that made a funny noise. Lily thought it was a toy, so she pounced on it and tried to bite it. But the thing did not like that. It squeaked and wiggled and scratched Lily's nose. Lily was surprised and ran away. + +The thing was a baby hamster. It belonged to Lily's brother, who had brought it home from school. He had a project to take care of it and learn about it. He put it in a cage with some food and water and a wheel. He named it Nibbles. + +Lily was still curious about Nibbles. She watched him from a distance, as he ate, drank, and ran on his wheel. She wondered what he tasted like and how he felt. She wanted to play with him, but she was also afraid of him. + +One night, Lily heard a loud noise from the cage. She saw a big, black, and furry thing trying to get to Nibbles. It was a rat, and it looked hungry and mean. Lily felt a strange feeling in her chest. She did not want the rat to hurt Nibbles. She wanted to protect him. + +Lily ran to the cage and hissed and spat at the rat. She used her claws and teeth to scare it away. She was brave and strong, even though the rat was bigger and heavier than her. The rat ran away, and Lily stayed by the cage, guarding Nibbles. + +The next morning, Lily's brother found her and Nibbles. He was happy and proud of Lily. He thanked her for saving Nibbles and gave her a hug and a treat. He said she was a good cat and a good friend. Lily felt happy and proud too. She licked Nibbles and purred. She still wanted to play with him, but she also wanted to protect him. She decided that Nibbles was not a toy, but a friend. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a soft bunny that she called Floppy. She always took Floppy with her to bed and hugged him tight. + +One day, Lily's mom told her to clean up her room and put her toys on the shelf. Lily did not want to do that. She wanted to keep playing with Floppy. She said, "No, Mom, I want to play more!" + +Mom said, "Lily, you have to tidy up your room. It is almost time for your nap. You can play with Floppy after you wake up." + +Lily pouted and said, "But I'm not sleepy, Mom. I want to stay up." + +Mom said, "Lily, you are sleepy. I can see it in your eyes. You need to rest. Come on, let's go to your room and set Floppy on the shelf. He will be there when you wake up." + +Lily followed Mom to her room. She was feeling a little sleepy, but she did not want to admit it. She set Floppy on the shelf and looked at him. He looked sleepy too. She said, "Bye, Floppy. I'll see you soon." + +Mom tucked Lily in her bed and kissed her forehead. She said, "Good night, Lily. Have sweet dreams." + +Lily closed her eyes and smiled. She said, "Good night, Mom. Good night, Floppy." + +She fell asleep and dreamed of playing with Floppy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a yellow ball and Ben had a blue car. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what the other had. + +"Can I play with your ball?" Ben asked Lily. + +"OK, but only for a little while. Then you have to give it back," Lily said. + +She gave Ben her ball and took his car. She liked how the car could zoom and make noises. Ben liked how the ball could bounce and roll. They were happy for a few minutes, but then they started to miss their own toys. + +"I want my car back," Lily said. + +"I want my ball back," Ben said. + +They both reached for their toys, but they were too far away. They had to get up and walk to get them. But as they did, they saw a dark figure in the corner of the room. It was a big dog, and it looked hungry. It saw the toys and wanted to play with them too. It ran towards the ball and the car, and grabbed them with its mouth. + +"Hey, that's our toys!" Lily and Ben shouted. + +They ran after the dog, but it was faster and stronger. It ran away with the toys, and they could not catch it. They were sad and angry. They had lost their toys because they did not share. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that sharing is good, and that being greedy can prevent them from having fun. They also learned to be careful of big dogs. They wished they had been nicer to each other, and to their toys. They hoped they would find them again, or get new ones. They hugged and said sorry, and decided to play together with something else. They still liked the yellow ball and the blue car, but they liked each other more. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to act. They pretended to be heroes, animals, and monsters. They had a lot of fun in their room, but sometimes they made a lot of noise. + +One day, their mom told them to be quiet, because she had to work. She said, "Boys, please act nice and do not shout. I have to do something important on the computer. If you are good, I will give you a treat later." + +Tim and Sam said, "OK, mom, we will be good." But they did not listen. They kept acting loud and wild. They knocked over their toys, their books, and their lamp. They did not care about the mess. + +Their mom heard the noise and got angry. She came to their room and saw the chaos. She said, "Boys, what have you done? You were very careless and naughty. You did not respect me or your things. Now you have to clean up and no treat for you." + +Tim and Sam felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not mean to be bad. We just wanted to have fun. But we were too careless and did not think. We will clean up and be good from now on." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I love you, boys, but you have to learn to be careful and quiet sometimes. Acting is fun, but not when it causes trouble. Next time, you can act in the backyard, where you have more space and can escape from the noise." + +Tim and Sam learned their lesson. They cleaned up their room and apologized to their mom. They still liked to act, but they did it in the backyard or when their mom was not busy. They also learned to be careful and respectful of their things and their mom. They were happier and so was their mom. +Anna liked to play with her crystals. She had many colors and shapes. She liked to fill her box with them and make patterns. She liked to look at them in the sun and see them shine. + +One day, Anna wanted to show her crystals to her friend Ben. She took her box and went to his house. She knocked on the door and waited. Ben opened the door and smiled. He liked Anna. + +"Hi, Anna. What do you have?" he asked. + +"I have my crystals. They are pretty. Do you want to see?" Anna said. + +"Yes, please. Come in," Ben said. + +Anna followed Ben to his room. He had many toys and books. He also had a big dog. The dog was deaf. He could not hear anything. He was old and sleepy. + +Anna put her box on the floor and opened it. She took out some crystals and showed them to Ben. He liked them too. He touched them and said their names. + +"Red, blue, green, yellow, purple, pink. They are nice. Can I have one?" he asked. + +Anna did not want to give him one. She liked all her crystals. She wanted to keep them. + +"No, they are mine. You can look, but not have," she said. + +Ben was sad. He wanted a crystal. He thought Anna was not nice. He reached for the box and tried to take one. + +"Hey, stop! That is not yours!" Anna said. + +She pulled the box away from him. The box was heavy and full. It slipped from her hands and fell on the floor. The crystals spilled out and rolled everywhere. Some broke and some went under the bed. Anna and Ben gasped. They were scared and sorry. + +The dog woke up and saw the crystals. He thought they were food. He got up and walked to them. He sniffed them and licked them. He tried to bite them. He did not like them. He spat them out and barked. + +Anna and Ben heard the bark. They looked at the dog. They saw him with the crystals. They were angry and worried. + +"Bad dog! Leave my crystals alone!" Anna shouted. + +She ran to the dog and tried to get the crystals. The dog did not hear her. He did not know what she wanted. He growled and snapped at her. He did not want to share. + +Anna was scared and hurt. She cried. Ben saw her cry. He felt bad. He wanted to help. + +"Stop, dog! You are mean! Let go of the crystals!" he shouted. + +He ran to the dog and pulled his collar. He tried to drag him away from the crystals. The dog did not hear him. He did not know what he wanted. He barked and bit him. He did not want to move. + +Ben was scared and hurt. He cried. Anna saw him cry. She felt bad. She wanted to help. + +They both cried and hugged. They forgot about the crystals. They wanted to be friends. + +The dog saw them hug. He did not understand. He was confused and lonely. He wanted to play. + +He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He wanted to be friends too. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of dry leaves in the yard. They thought it would be fun to make a fire with the leaves. They found a box of matches and a stick. + +"Let's light the leaves on fire!" Tim said. "It will be impressive!" + +"No, that's not a good idea," Sam said. "Fire is dangerous. It can hurt us and the plants and the animals. Mom and Dad will be angry if we do that." + +Tim did not listen to Sam. He decided to light a match and throw it on the leaves. The leaves caught fire and made a lot of smoke and heat. Tim was scared and ran away. + +Sam saw the fire and ran to get a bucket of water. He poured the water on the fire and put it out. He was brave and smart. + +Mom and Dad came home and saw the burnt leaves and the matches. They were very upset and asked what happened. Sam told them the truth. He said he tried to stop Tim from making the fire, but Tim did not listen. He said he put out the fire and saved the yard. + +Mom and Dad praised Sam for being responsible and helpful. They scolded Tim for being foolish and reckless. They made Tim apologize to Sam and help clean up the mess. They also took away his matches and gave him a time-out. + +The moral of the story is: Fire is not a toy. It can cause a lot of harm. We should listen to our siblings and parents when they tell us what is right and wrong. We should be careful and respectful with nature. +Tim and Sam were brothers who loved to play with trains. They had many toy trains of different colors and sizes, and they liked to make them go on the tracks. Sometimes they pretended to be the drivers and made loud noises with their mouths. + +One day, they saw a big train at the station. It was a real train, not a toy. It had a black engine that made steam come out of its chimney. The steam looked like white clouds in the air. Tim and Sam wanted to see the train up close, so they ran towards it. + +"Wait, boys!" their mom called. "Don't go near the train, it's dangerous!" + +But Tim and Sam did not listen. They were too excited to see the train. They crossed the yellow line that marked the safe distance, and climbed on the platform. They looked at the train with wonder and curiosity. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim said, pointing at a red lever. "I wonder what this does?" + +"Let's find out!" Sam said, and pulled the lever. + +Suddenly, the train started to move. It made a loud whistle and a loud rumble. Tim and Sam were scared. They tried to jump off the platform, but it was too late. The train was going too fast, and they could not escape. + +The train hit them with a loud crash. Tim and Sam were hurt very badly. They cried and screamed, but no one could help them. Their mom ran to them, but she was too late. She hugged them and cried, but they did not answer. They were gone. + +The moral of the story is: always listen to your mom, and do not play with things you do not know. They can be very dangerous and hurt you. +Molly was tired of being so lazy. She decided to go outside and help her mom fix the garden. Mom had said that the soil needed to be repaired. + +Molly grabbed her shovel and started to dig. As she dug, she found some stones in the soil. She picked them up and put them in a pile. + +Molly worked hard for hours. She was so excited to show her mom what she had done. Molly noticed that her mom was smiling. + +Mom said, "You have done a great job. The soil is looking much better." Molly was so proud of herself. + +Now the garden was ready for planting. Molly was happy that she had repaired the soil and helped her mom. +Every morning, the nosy little mouse came out of his hole. He wanted to explore the world and see what was happening. So he ran around the garden, looking high and low. + +But one day, the mouse heard a noise. It was different from anything he had heard before. In the middle of the garden, a cage had been opened and a beautiful blue bird had been released! + +The mouse stopped and watched in amazement as the bird flew up into the sky and away. He couldn't believe his eyes! + +The mouse was so happy for the bird and wished he could feel that same kind of freedom. But he knew he had to stay in his hole. + +But, every morning, the nosy little mouse still remembers the blue bird he saw that day. He knows that the sky is full of possibilities and the world is waiting to be explored! +Once upon a time, there was a fat deer. He went to the park to play. He looked around and noticed a small pond. He wanted to take a closer look, so he walked over to it and started to poke the water with his hoof. Suddenly, a huge fish jumped out and splashed the deer. The deer was so scared that he ran away as fast as he could. He never went back to that pond again. He learned his lesson: never poke a pond! +Once upon a time there was a sad reindeer. His name was Toby and he wanted to balance. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t. He wanted to jump up and down like the other reindeer, but he didn’t know how. So Toby watched the other reindeers and tried to copy them, but he couldn’t. + +Toby was so sad that he started to cry. Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared in the sky. She had special powers and said to Toby, “Don’t cry, I can show you how to balance.†Then the fairy sprinkled some sparkles in the air and showed Toby how to balance. + +After a few tries, Toby was able to balance just like the other reindeer! Toby was so happy that he started to dance and jump around with the other reindeers. Now Toby was no longer sad and he was able to balance like the other reindeer. The end. +Once there was a little girl. She liked to go outside to play. One day she went to the farm to see the animals. She saw lots of fun animals. The little girl saw some sheep. The sheep were white and had soft, fluffy hair. She thought they were so cute. She tried to count them all. There were so many she couldn't keep count. She felt so warm when she was near them. + +After visiting the animals, the little girl decided to go exploring. She found a beautiful pond. The water was so still and clear. She listened and heard the birds chirping in the trees nearby. She thought it was so magical. She wished she could stay and explore all day. + +But it was starting to get dark, so the little girl started to walk home. On her way, she thought about the day she had. She remembered all the fun she had seen on the farm and at the pond. She was sure that all the sheep were warm and happy in their little home. She smiled as her day came to an end. +Once upon a time there was a fierce tiger who wanted to go sailing. He built a boat with his own two paws and he put it in the river. The wind was blowing so the tiger jumped in and started to sail. For hours and hours he sailed, further and further away from his home. The tiger saw new places and even made some furry friends on his journey. But soon he started to get tired and the wind stopped blowing, so the tiger had to sail back to his home. He was so happy and made sure to take his boat for a sail more often. +Once upon a time there was a spirit living in the forest. The spirit was very attractive and he flew around the trees and thru the forest looking for fun. + +One day, when the sun was high, the spirit noticed a shiny stone sitting in the middle of the forest. It was the most beautiful stone he'd ever seen, so he grabbed it in his hands and flew away. + +As time passed by, the spirit kept hearing a voice coming from the stone. He realized it was the voice of a little girl asking for help. He flew around the sky to find her but it seemed impossible. + +Finally, after searching for a long time, he spotted the girl in a distant village. She was stuck in a tree and was trying to reach the top to get her kite back. The spirit flew down and grabbed the girl with his hands, then flew back to the skies. + +The spirit was so happy that he could help the girl, and he made sure he put her back in the village safely. The girl thanked him for saving her and gave him a big hug. From that day on, the spirit felt happy inside, and he kept the special stone to remember the day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Bill and the other was called Bob. Bill had a job, but Bob didn't have one. + +Bill wanted to help Bob find a job, so he went to talk to him. Bill asked Bob what he wanted to do and Bob thought for a while. Then Bob said he wanted to be a doctor. + +Bill was happy and said he would talk to someone to help Bob get a job as a doctor. + +But days went by and nobody gave Bob a job. Bob started to feel very sad. + +Then one day someone called Bob and said they would give him a job as a doctor! + +Bob was so happy and thanked Bill for helping him. + +Since then they've been best friends, and they still talk together every day. +Once there was a mouse. It was a very boring mouse. It did not like to do anything. But then one day it found something exciting. It found some ingredients to mix! + +The mouse found some flour, some sugar and some butter. Then it mixed them all together. The mouse worked hard to make sure everything was mixed together very nicely. + +When the mouse was finished, it had some yummy cookies. The mouse ate the cookies and it was very happy. It kind of wished it could mix all the time. It was so much fun! +The little boy was walking in the park when he stumbled upon a big lake. He looked at the lake with amazement and noticed a big fish swimming around. He wanted to get closer to the fish, so he carefully stepped into the lake. + +The water was cold and calm, and the little boy was very excited. He noticed some meat on the bottom of the lake and started grabbing it. He was so happy and filled with joy as he stuffed the meat into his pocket. + +Then he made his way back to the shore and continued his journey around the park. He felt very calm and content, knowing he had something yummy to eat waiting for him at home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. Joe lived with his mom and dad. One day Joe's mom decided to teach him something special. She gave him a big, soft cushion and said it was time to learn a new game. Joe was excited but a little bit scared. + +Everyone sat on the cushion and Joe's dad taught them all how to play. They laughed and had lots of fun. Joe soon forgot that he was scared and the game was easy to learn. + +After playing for a while, Joe's dad said it was time for bed. Joe gave the cushion a big hug and thanked his dad for teaching him. He was so proud and happy. From then on, Joe always remembered the cushion and thought it was the best thing ever. +Once upon a time there was a metal box. Inside the metal box were two friends - the happiest of friends. Every day they would just sit together in the metal box and have fun. + +One day, something strange happened. There was a loud cracking noise and the metal box started to split! The two friends were anxious and they did not know what to do. + +They scrambled around the metal box, looking for a way to stay together. Then, they had and idea. Each of them grabbed a piece of the metal box and together they held them together. + +The metal box was back together! The two friends stayed together and they were never anxious again. They kept their metal box safe and had lots of fun! +Once there was a sweet girl. She was walking through the forest on a bright day. Suddenly, she saw an ugly monster. It had big eyes and a long, scary tail. The girl was very scared. + +But then, she spotted a box of chocolates. She knew the monster liked chocolate. So she reached into the box and gave it to the monster. The monster smiled and thanked her for being so kind. + +The monster was so happy, it picked up the girl and started running away. The girl was scared again. But then she spotted a river. The monster was heading towards the river. The girl realized it was in danger! + +Without thinking, she jumped into the river and saved the monster. The monster was so thankful and it promised to never scare the girl again. The girl was happy, she had saved the monster! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sara. She was very patient and wanted to do the right thing. One day, she was waiting for something, but she didn't know what it was. She waited and waited, feeling a bit dull. + +After a while she began to realize what she was waiting for. It was for her family, who had gone for the day and hadn't come back yet. Sara smiled and felt excited, then sat and waited some more. + +When her family finally came home, they were greeted by a very happy Sara. Suddenly, the waiting had been worth it! She felt excited and energized now. Although it had felt dull waiting, now she was very glad she had. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who needed to find a luxury. Everywhere she looked, it was dirty. She could not find a luxury herb in the garden and the playground was too dirty to use. + +The little girl was so sad, she felt she could not find what she needed. However, one day she saw something sparkly in the grass. She picked it up and it felt smooth in her hand - it was a luxury stone! + +The little girl was so happy. She ran home and showed her parents the stone. They said it wasn't really a luxury but it made the little girl very happy so they all went outside and played in the garden. + +The little girl was so happy she no longer needed a luxury, she had found something even better, a treasure! From then on the little girl kept her treasure with her, a reminder that sometimes you don't need a luxury, all you need is love. +Jimmy was very excited. He had a kite and he was ready to fly it. He ran outside with the kite and held it up as high as he could. The kite was dependable and quickly flew up in the sky. + +Jimmy let out a big “Yay!†and felt the wind on his face. He smiled and laughed as the kite floated further away. He felt so good just standing there and watching the kite. + +When the wind died down and the kite started to sink, Jimmy grew sad. But suddenly he realized the kite was at rest and not in danger. + +He took a deep breath and relaxed, knowing that the kite would be okay. He smiled and waited for the breeze to pick up again, while he relaxed and watched the dependable kite floating in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who was walking in the rain. He didn't have an umbrella, so he got very wet. When the rain stopped, the man was very thirsty. He saw a lemonade stand and decided to buy a nice cold drink. He enjoyed the drink and thanked the worker for it. + +The next day, he went back to the same lemonade stand. This time, he remembered to bring his umbrella. He asked for his drink and stood under the umbrella and enjoyed it. He smiled and thanked the worker again. + +The bald man kept returning to the stand whenever it rained, always remembered to bring his umbrella, and always bought a cold drink. He and the worker had become good friends and talked and laughed together every time it rained. +One day, a little girl woke up in her room. She saw sunlight streaming through the window, and it made her smile. She glanced at the curtain, which was a bright yellow color. It was very impressive! + +The girl decided to go outside and explore. She skipped down the hallway and jumped around in the grass. Later, she came back inside and saw that the curtain had changed. Now it was a deep blue color! + +The little girl was amazed. She grabbed on to the curtain and twirled around with it. It was so impressive! The girl was happy that she had such a beautiful bedroom. She went to bed feeling very content. +Once there was a little girl called Abby. Abby was three years old and she loved warm days. + +One day it was very hot and Abby got tired, so she leaned against a fan to cool down. The soft breeze felt yummy on her skin and she closed her eyes for a moment. + +Abby was about to doze off when a fly flew close to her face. Abby didn't like flies so she quickly leaned away. She chased the fly away with her hands and then the fan blew her hair all around her face. Abby giggled and leaned back, feeling the cool air on her cheeks. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Abby leaned against her mum's legs and they all walked back to their house together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jessica. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Jessica wanted to make a special place. She wanted it to be a very important place so she worked hard to make it just right. + +First, she found some leaves to use for the walls and arranged them in a circle. Then she used some stones to make a path. Finally she found some soft moss for the floor. + +Once her important place was complete, Jessica was very proud. She ran to her mom and said, "Look, I made a special place!" Her mom smiled and said it was the most special place she had ever seen. + +From then on, Jessica used her important place to listen to stories and imagine wonderful things. She was always so happy there and it had become her very favorite place. +Jack was feeling frustrated. He had hurt his leg and it wouldn't stop hurting. He tried to rest it and walk slowly but nothing worked. So he decided to take a row. + +He got in his little boat and started rowing across the lake. The fresh air and peaceful views made him feel better. But soon the pain started to come back. + +Then Jack remembered something his mom had said to him. She said that if he put his hand on the part of him that was hurting, it would help to heal. So Jack put his hand on his leg and closed his eyes. + +Jack felt a calming warmth spread through him. The boat slowed and he opened his eyes and realized he was back where he had started. His leg still hurt a little bit, but it was much better. Jack was happy! From now on, he knew he could always go rowing when he felt frustrated. +Billy had a favourite toy that he always liked playing with. But it was now looking very old and tired. His mum saw this and told him she was going to replace it. At first, Billy was sad because he thought she might throw it away. But then his mum showed him a new toy she had bought. It was so shiny and new, that Billy felt much better. + +Billy looked around his old toy and saw that one of its eyes was missing. Billy showed his mum and she said it was disgusting. She reached into her pocket, and pulled out a special shiny new eye. She said she had bought it to replace the old one. + +Billy smiled and nodded. His mum used glue to stick the new eye in place. It sat on the left side of the toy's face next to its other eye. The replacement eye was the same colour and shape. Now the toy looked as good as new. + +Billy was very happy. He hugged his toy tightly and ran off to play with it. Now his favourite toy can be played with for many years to come! +Once upon a time there was a boy named John. John wanted to buy a board so he could play. He asked his dad if they could go to the store. Dad said yes and they got in the car. + +John was so impatient he couldn't sit still in the car. He drummed on the window and banged on the seat. Dad looked over at John and said, "We'll be there soon". + +Finally they arrived at the store and John got to pick out a board. He chose his favorite, with lots of bright colors. Dad paid for the board and they drove back home. + +When they got home, John ran outside to play with his board. He was so happy he had been able to buy a board for himself. +Once upon a time there was a mom and her daughter. The daughter was very young, only three years old. She loved to play outside in the sun. + +One day she asked her mom if she could stay out a little longer. Her mom said she could, as long as she was careful. So the little girl ran to the nearby park and started to have fun. + +However, as she went to play with a toy, she saw something beautiful. It was a whip! She had never seen such a beautiful thing before. She wanted to take a closer look and started to walk carefully towards it. + +But suddenly, her mom called her back. The little girl was so sad and gave the whip one last sigh before going back home. She knew she could not take it with her. + +So she ran back home and to her mom's side, saying goodbye to the beautiful whip. +Once upon a time, there was a good bookshelf. It was full of big, fun stories to read. + +One day, something special happened. As the sun went down, the bookshelf started to glow. Then, with a twinkle in the air, all the books on the shelf grew wings. The books began to fly around the room, filling it with laughs and smiles. + +The good bookshelf was magical! Every night, it would make the books fly into the air so everyone could have fun. All the children loved it, and they kept coming back for more. + +The bookshelf kept making the magic happen, and soon it had made many happy children. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to go outside and zoom around on her bike. One day, when she was riding around in the park, something shiny caught her eye. It was a rare chocolate coin! She quickly hopped off her bike, scooped it up, and put it in her pocket. Then she zoomed around the park, looking for more. + +Sure enough, after some time had passed, she came across another shiny coin! This time though, it was a different color. She grabbed it and held it up to look closer. It was a rare purple chocolate! She giggled excitedly and pocketed it away. + +The little girl spent the rest of the day zooming around the park, but unfortunately she didn't find any more rare chocolates. She was disappointed. She returned home, her bike zooming along the pavement. She had so much fun that day and was so happy to have found the two rare chocolates. She went to bed dreaming of going out again tomorrow and finding even more chocolates! +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved going to the movies. Every week her parents would supply her with tickets to the movie theater. + +One night Sarah and her parents went to see an amazing movie about a big blue whale. They watched the whale sing and dance for the whole audience. It was so much fun! + +After the movie, Sarah was so excited she couldn't even speak. She just kept smiling and jumping up and down. Her parents were happy too because they could see how much she enjoyed the movie. + +Sarah would never forget that amazing movie. From then on she always begged her parents to supply her with tickets to the movie theater. And they were happy to oblige! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a tiny baby. The baby was so adorable! Mommy loved cuddling with her every day. + +One evening there was an emergency. Mommy had to run out and help! + +So the baby was left all alone. She started to get scared, but then she saw something outside her window. It was a friendly puppy! + +The puppy started playing with the baby, and soon they were having lots of fun. They played together until the sun went down. + +Finally, mommy came back. She was so happy to see the puppy and the baby playing together. + +The puppy stayed for dinner and then it was time for him to go home. He said goodbye and waved, then ended the happy playtime. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to build a house. He dug deep in the ground and used bricks, tools and tools to make it. + +One day he noticed a bug crawling up the wall. He decided to make the bug a house too. So he worked hard building it. He used wood, leaves and straw to make it. + +When he was finished, he stepped back to admire his work. He had built a big, deep and cozy home for the bug. + +The man and the bug were happy. They both lived in their homes happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very happy. She was always smiling and looking for something to do. One day she decided to help out in the kitchen. + +When she entered the kitchen, she saw that the family had a menu of all the things they could make for dinner. The menu had all different kinds of food and drinks. + +The little girl was very alert and she instantly saw the best meal for her family. She quickly cooked all the ingredients and soon a delicious dinner was ready. + +The little girl was so happy she had helped to make dinner. Her family enjoyed the meal and thanked her for her help. From that day on, she was very alert sometimes to help out around the kitchen. +Mom took Sarah out for a walk. It was a sunny day and there were lots of birds in the sky. Sarah looked up and saw them flying around. She blinked. Suddenly, she smelled something sweet. She saw a bakery and begged Mom to go in. + +Inside the bakery, there were many kinds of cakes. Sarah smiled and pointed at a very big one. Mom said yes and bought it. Sarah was so happy! + +On the way home, Sarah sat in the stroller and held the cake. She felt uncomfortable, but she was still happy to have the delicious cake. As they walked, Sarah blinked again. + +When they got home, Mom and Sarah had some of the cake together. Sarah licked her lips and smiled. It was so yummy! +John had a successful plan. He wanted to get a flashlight. He looked in his piggy bank and saw he had enough money to pay for it. So he went to the store and chose the flashlight he liked. He was so excited! + +He paid the lady at the store. He was so proud of himself. John took the flashlight home and showed it to his mom. She was very impressed that he was able to pay for it himself. + +John used the flashlight all the time. He even took it to bed with him. He was so happy and successful in getting his new flashlight! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved playing with her friends and loved doing fun things. But one day, Lucy's mom told her that she needed to work. Lucy had never worked before so she didn't know what to do. + +So, Lucy's mom broke it down for her. "You need to do something," she said. "You have to help me around the house. It's not too hard, I promise." So Lucy started to help. + +At first, it was hard. She tried to help move boxes, sweep the floor and carry things. But she kept trying. Soon enough, she got better. She learned how to do things like washing dishes, dusting and making her bed. + +Every day, Lucy worked hard and got better. Even though she was only 3, she was able to do a lot. And soon enough, she was able to do things moms usually do. She was so proud of herself! But Lucy still had one more thing to do - a high shelf. + +But Lucy wasn't scared. She knew if she worked hard, she could do it. And she was right. With patience and practice, Lucy was able to reach the shelf and even dust it. In the end, she was so proud of herself and all the hard work she had done. And, she hadn't even finished yet. +Once upon a time there was an old lady who lived alone in a big house. One day, she decided to make shrimp for dinner, but she couldn't find any in her kitchen! She asked her neighbour if she knew where to find shrimp, and the neighbour said there were some at the market. + +So the old lady hopped in her car and drove to the market. She looked around, but all the shrimp she saw were weird! She felt scared, so she decided not to buy them. + +On her way home she saw some kids fishing in the lake. She asked them if they had found any shrimp and sure enough they had caught some! She was so excited that she took them all home to make dinner. + +The old lady had learned her lesson: it was best to be careful when buying seafood. She vowed to always prevent herself from buying weird shrimp again! +Once there was a gray bunny named Peter. Peter was very comfortable living in the meadow. Every day he would hop around, looking for his favorite snack. + +One day, Peter kept hopping and hopping until he came to a big hill. He wanted to go up but the hill was very slippery. He tried to climb up but every time he slipped and slid back down. + +Peter was starting to get very frustrated. Then he had an idea. He hopped back down to the meadow and found some leaves from the trees. He carefully set the leaves on the ground and hopped up the hill. He slowly placed each footstep on a leaf, so he didn't slip. + +Sure enough, Peter was able to hop up the hill and he was very happy. He hopped right to the top and found a delicious snack, just like he had been looking for! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved playing with all different kinds of knobs. She wanted to find the perfect knob to supply her bedroom with. + +One day, Lucy went to the store with her mom. She saw many different kinds of knobs in different sizes, shapes and colors. She was so excited she couldn't decide which one to pick. + +Finally, Lucy's mom helped her choose one. It was a golden knob with small sparkly diamonds. As soon as Lucy got it home, she happily put it on her bedroom door. + +When her mom opened the door, she was surprised to see how differently the knob looked. She had put it on the door in such a way that it gave the bedroom an entirely new look! + +Lucy loved her new knob and from that day on she was never shy to supply her bedroom with different knobs. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and she was very happy. Every day she would sit in her garden and watch the flowers grow. + +One day, she found a pile of money in her garden. She was so excited and picked it up. But then she felt a bit dizzy, so she decided to sit down and take a rest. + +When she sat down, the money started to make a funny noise. She couldn't believe it was talking! It said, "I'm so happy you found me!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Me too!" She shared some of the money with her mom and dad, and kept some for herself. She was so happy she had found the money and now she had enough to buy many things. + +From that day on, whenever the little girl felt dizzy, she would sit down and think of the money. And she would always smile. +Once there was an angel named Lily. She was very special. Every day she would lay in the bright sun and feel the warmth on her face. Lily loved to listen to music. Music from far away places that made her feel happy. + +She was very hungry, but the only thing she had to eat was a little piece of cake. It was yummy. After eating, she lay down in the sunshine again. + +But then, something magical happened. Music started to fill the air. It was so beautiful that Lily wanted to dance. She hopped around, twirling and jumping, until she lay exhausted in the grass. + +Lily smiled, content as she looked up at the sky. She had heard the most beautiful music and filled her tummy, too. + +Suddenly, a sparkle of light passed her by and she knew that the music would come back again tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a cute bear who really loved to play. One day, when the bear was playing, he found a razor. He didn't know what it was so he tried to pick it up, but it was very sharp. That made the bear very sad and he started to weep. + +Suddenly, a rabbit hopped by and saw the bear crying. The rabbit asked the bear what was wrong and the bear explained that he had found the razor and it hurt his paw. The rabbit was very kind and gentle and asked the bear if he'd like his help to put the razor away. + +The bear was so happy that he stopped weeping and the rabbit showed him how to be careful and stay away from anything that might hurt him. The bear thanked the rabbit and they both went off together to play. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mia who liked to sing. One day Mia wanted to try something new, so she decided to go surfing. She was very excited and asked her mum for help. + +So Mia and her mum went to the beach. Mia had never tried surfing before, but she was very patient and tried her best. Her mum showed her how to catch the small waves and Mia followed what she said. + +Mia tried to stay on the surf board but she kept falling off. She laughed and soon she was laughing every time she fell off. After a few tries, Mia finally got the hang of it and she was standing on the board. + +Mia was so happy that she started to sing. She sang a song of joy and gratitude for the wonderful feeling of riding the waves. Mia was smiling from ear to ear and enjoyed her first time surfing. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and lived with her family in a big town. + +One day, while Lucy was playing with her toys, she heard a loud noise. It sounded like a big rumbling! Suddenly, the ground began to shake. Lucy's things started to move and roll around the room. Lucy felt very scared and knew the loud noise was an earthquake. + +The shaking only lasted for a few seconds but everyone was very hot when it ended. Her family ran outside to make sure everyone was safe. Thankfully, no one was hurt. + +After the hot earthquake was over, Lucy was amazed. Even though she was only three, she knew that she had recognized an earthquake. She knew it was something big and special. She also knew to listen to her Mummy and Daddy when they say that something like this could happen again. +Once there was a little girl called Anna. Anna wanted to help her mom, so she said she wanted to carry herbs. Her mum said that she had to be very careful. + +Anna went outside and found some herbs in the garden. She picked them carefully and put them in a basket. She was very happy because she had helped. + +The next day, Anna went back to the garden. This time she was even more careful because her mom had asked her to be careful. She chose the freshest herbs and carried them back to the house in her basket. + +When she got home, her mom was very proud of her for being so careful. She used the herbs to make a delicious soup for the family to enjoy. + +Anna was so happy that she had helped her mum make a yummy meal. She had learned that being careful can be very helpful. +Once upon a time there was a bald girl. She was very sad because she was different to the other kids. Every day she would watch the other kids play and wish she could join in. + +One day the bald girl saw a special place by the lake. She went there to play by herself. Suddenly she heard a beautiful sound. She looked around and saw a big bird. The bird + +was singing and the bald girl was filled with joy. She stayed and listened to him all day until the sun started going down and the bird stopped singing. + +The bald girl felt sad, but then the bird smiled at her. He held out one of his wings and she grabbed it. He flew her up above the clouds and the bald girl felt free. They flew until the sun set and it was time to end the day. The bird flew the bald girl back to her special place by the lake and she said 'goodbye'. She smiled and waved and the bird flew away. + +The bald girl was very happy and she went home with a smile on her face. She knew she would never forget the wonderful day she spent with the bald bird. +Once there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and very alert. She loved to explore and always seemed to be learning something new. + +One day, she saw a big pool and she was so excited. She wanted to learn how to swim. She asked her mom if she could try, and with a smile, her mom said yes. + +The little girl started to practice swimming in the pool with her mom. She listened carefully to all of her mom's instructions and was a very quick learner. In no time at all, she had learned how to swim all by herself. + +The little girl was so proud of herself for learning to swim. She was so excited that she just kept on swimming in the pool until it was time to go home. + +Every time the little girl thinks about her swimming adventure, she gets a big smile on her face. She was so happy to learn something new. +Once there was a little girl who was only three years old. She loved to play outside, but one day she got hurt. She was scared, but she felt a big purple hand pass over her back and gently pick her up. + +The purple hand belonged to a very kind lady who smiled at the little girl and asked her what had happened. The girl told the kind lady that she had fallen and hurt herself. + +The kind lady told the little girl not to worry, because she was going to pass her back to her house. She carried the girl very carefully and brought her back to her house and asked her parents if she was okay. + +The girl's parents were very relieved and thanked the kind lady. They made sure the girl was okay and thanked her again. The little girl waved goodbye to the kind lady as she passed away. + +The little girl never forgot the kind purple hand that had passed over her back and saved her from feeling hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a stubbon world. It was always in a rush, never taking time to slow down. + +One day, a little girl from that world went on a journey. Everywhere she went, she saw things that were in a rush. She was determined to make the world slow down for just a little bit. + +Finally, she came up with an idea. She decided to sit down on the ground, close her eyes and just be still. Everyone else in the world rushed on. + +Soon, she noticed the world around her start to slow down. It wasn't long before everyone else started to slow down too. + +The little girl smiled, she was proud of what she had done. From that day on, the world moved at a pace the girl was happy with. +Once there was a mommy and her little girl. She wanted to make something special for her daughter. Mommy told her to get the bowl and popcorn. Then, together, they tied a pretty ribbon on the bowl. + +The little girl was so excited when she saw the big bowl. She could smell the sweet popcorn inside. Mommy taught her how to pop the kernels in the hot oil. She also taught her that you have to shake the pan to make all the popcorn pop. + +When the popcorn was done, it was time for a treat. Mommy poured the popcorn into the big bowl and added some sweet ingredients. The little girl was so excited, she couldn't wait to eat it! + +At last, they were ready to enjoy their popcorn snack. They sat down together and laughed and ate their sweet popcorn. Mommy said it was the best popcorn she ever ate. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bird. The bird wanted to fly high. He came to the lake. He saw steam coming up from the lake. It was hot! The baby bird knew he had to be careful. + +He flapped his wings and flew up. But the heat from the steam made it hard to fly. The baby bird kept flapping, and eventually he made it over the steam. + +He kept flying higher and higher. The bird was so happy! He had finally made it to the sky. He flew around and explored. He even sang a happy song. + +But then, he got too close to the sun. He felt the heat, and knew he had to go back down. So the baby bird flew back carefully. He flew down and over the steam, and then he was back to the lake. + +The baby bird had had a great adventure. He was tired, but happy. He knew he had been brave and he would fly again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very adventurous. One day, she wanted to write something special. So, she went to the store and bought a frame. She used it to make a picture with words. She wrote about her adventures. + +She wrote about her discoveries, new friends she made, and new places she went. She used lots of colorful words. When she was done, she put the frame on the wall so everyone could see it. + +She was so proud of her writing. Everyone who saw it said it was wonderful. It made her happy. + +The end. +Once there was a child who was very happy. He loved to twist and turn in the sunshine. He would spin around until he got so dizzy he had to lay on the grass. + +One day he found a very special twist. It was bigger and more difficult than any twist he had ever made. He had to really concentrate and think hard. But finally he was able to twist himself right into a perfect circle. He felt so proud of himself he smiled so wide his cheeks started to hurt! + +He ran to show his mom what he had done. She was so amazed. She smiled and said to him, "That was an incredible twist. You worked so hard." + +The child beamed with pride. He was so happy he'd been able to do something so difficult. From that day on, he always remembered the feeling of doing something hard and succeeding. +Once there was a dry pepper. A dry pepper wanted to win so very much. So it tried and it tried. But it couldn't win. + +Then one day, the dry pepper met a magic fairy. The magic fairy said, "If you make a plan, you can win!" The dry pepper was so excited. + +They made the plan and soon, the dry pepper was winning. He won games and he won races. The dry pepper was so happy. + +Now, every time the dry pepper wants to win, it remembers the plan. And then it knows it will win! +Once there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was trying to put the baby in the bathtub, but the baby did not want to go in. The baby started to disagree with the mommy. The mommy said, "It's ok, come in and splash around." But the baby still did not want to go in. + +The mommy thought of a good idea. She found a small drain and put it at the bottom of the bathtub. She told the baby to hang on to the drain like a rope. This was a flexible drain, so the baby could move around and still stay safe. The baby was very happy and he agreed to this new plan. + +So he got in the bathtub and he was playing with the drain. He splashed around and made lots of bubbles with the drain. He was having so much fun! + +Eventually, mommy had to take the baby out and get him dried off. When it was time to leave the bathroom, the baby was all smiles because he had so much fun while he was playing in the bathtub! +Once upon a time there was a mighty lake. Inside the lake were all sorts of animals, swimming and splashing around. One day, the animals noticed something strange at the bottom of the lake. + +A giant started to remove things from the lake's bottom. He pulled out rocks, plants and dirt. The animals didn't know what was going on. + +But soon, the giant finished. He stood up, smiled and clapped his hands. The animals were surprised! A new path was now open in the lake. + +The giant waved goodbye and the animals waved back. They were now happy to explore the path and the mighty lake. +Once there was a bunny who was very restless. He wanted to visit new places! Every day, he hopped and hopped until he found a special place. + +The bunny saw a big bush that was full of beautiful berries. He hopped up to the bush and began to eat the berries. They were very sweet and juicy! + +He ate and ate until the bush was empty. As he hopped away, he felt so full and content. He thought that visiting the bush with the berries was very nice. + +So every day he would come back to visit the bush and pick the berries. In his restless way, he explored and he ate and he had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a furry cold box. It was sitting all alone in the middle of the garden. + +One day, a little girl saw the box. She was only three years old and she was very curious. She wanted to know what was inside. + +The little girl opened the lid of the box and looked inside. She was amazed to find that it was full of snow! She took out a handful and started to play with it. + +The little girl had so much fun with the snow that she decided to set up a game. She made a big pile of snow and asked her friends to help her build a snowman. + +It was a very cold day, but the little girl and her friends had lots of fun. They built the biggest, furriest snowman ever and the little girl gave him a big hug. + +Afterwards, the little girl shared some of the snow with her friends. They all agreed that it was the best game ever and they would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was ready for an adventure. He grabbed his stick and went outside. He wanted to finish something special. + +He started to walk in the woods. He looked around and saw lots of nature. He kept walking until he came to a big lake. It was very pretty. He looked at the lake for a moment, and then he knew what he wanted to do. He wanted to make a boat. + +He used his stick to make a boat. He worked hard and finished it. He was so excited to take it out on the lake. He looked around one more time and he was ready to go. + +He put his boat in the water. He hopped in and grabbed the stick. He started to paddle around the lake. It was so much fun! When the sun started to set, he went back home. He was happy and proud that he was able to finish his boat. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved potatoes very much. But she didn't know how to make potatoes, so she asked her mom. Her mom said, "you need to learn how to cook potatoes". So the little girl tried. First, she washed the potato. Then she cut it. Lastly, she put it in the oven. + +She watched the potato in the oven and waited. After a while, it was done! She took it out to eat. But the potato was too hot and it burnt her mouth. She was so sorry. + +So she tried again and this time she was careful. She learned that you have to be very careful when cooking a potato. She was careful not to burn the potato and it turned out perfect. She was so happy! + +The little girl enjoyed her potatoes and was proud that she had learned how to cook them. From then on, she knew how to make potatoes and enjoyed them even more. +Once there was a stubborn little girl. She had a pair of socks she wanted to wear. But they were not a matching pair. She displayed them in her hands and said "This one is blue, and this one is pink!" But her mom said that it doesn't matter which one she chose, she had to wear a matching pair. + +The little girl kept displaying the socks in her hands, but her mom was still saying no. The little girl kept getting more and more stubborn. She kept putting the socks on and taking them off. It seemed like she just couldn't make up her mind. + +Then, suddenly, the little girl had an idea. She grabbed both of the socks and put them together. Now she had a matching pair. The little girl was so happy! She put her feet into the socks and smiled at her mom. + +The little girl had found a way to display her socks just the way she wanted them. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she set off. + +As she walked, she looked for a special gift. She soon found a festive box at the end of the street. + +The little girl was excited and opened the box. Inside, she found the most amazing gift. It was a toy rocket. She knew it was time to go! + +The little girl took the rocket and went on a grand adventure. She flew as high as the clouds and saw wonderful things. + +When her adventures were over, the little girl brought the rocket back home. It was the best gift she ever had. +Once upon a time there was a nice mailman. He went around delivering mail every day. One day he saw a young girl at the door of her house. She was happy to see the mailman because she knew he had something special for her. + +The mailman smiled and handed her an envelope. She opened it and inside there was a bright yellow card. On the card it said "Happy Birthday!". The girl was so excited and thanked the mailman. + +The mailman then said to the girl, "accept this card, it will make it easy for you to have the best birthday ever!" The girl smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +The girl accepted the card and gave the mailman a hug. She was thrilled to have such a nice surprise for her special day. + +The girl ran back into her house to show everyone the card. She had a wonderful birthday with her friends and family, and made lots of nice memories. + +The mailman was happy to have made the girl's day so special by delivering the card. He was glad to have accepted the easy task of delivering mail with such a special surprise. +The fat cat moved slowly. He was in search of a word. He had heard it said before and wanted to say it himself. The cat strolled around the street and asked everyone he saw if they could help him. He asked a dog, "have you heard the word?" But the dog just barked. He asked a bird, "do you know what the word is?" But the bird just chirped. He tried to ask a bee but it buzzed away too quickly. The cat moved on, trying to find someone who knew the mysterious word. As he walked around the corner, he came across a pig. "Excuse me, do you know what the word is?" The pig snorted, "Yes! It's 'meow'!" The cat was so excited. He thanked the pig for his help and quickly moved away, mewing the whole way. +Sally was tired. She had been studying all afternoon and was ready for a break. She wanted to play but couldn't find anything fun to do. So she decided to build an igloo. + +She found some big, white blocks in the garage and began stacking them up. She worked and worked until finally, she had created an igloo! + +When she finished, Sally went inside. It was dark and cozy. She loved it! She spent the whole afternoon playing in her igloo. Finally, when she was too tired to play any longer, she went home and collapsed in her bed and went right to sleep. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Mary and she was three years old. Mary loved to learn new things. Every day she would learn something new. And she loved the stars. Every night she would look up and count all the stars she could find. + +One day Mary learned about being spoiled. Her mommy told her that when you are spoiled, it means that you get everything you want. Mary thought this was the best thing ever. She wanted to be spoiled! So every day, her mommy and daddy would give her lots of treats and special attention. + +Mary continued to learn new things and look at the stars. Every night she would wish upon a star, hoping that she could stay spoiled. + +And she did. Mary was very happy and she was spoiled by her mommy and daddy. She kept learning new things and looked up at the stars every night. + + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ann. Ann had a pocket full of candy. She loved snack time and would always share her candy with her friends. One day, Ann went to market with her mom. She saw a toy she really liked, but there was no money in her pocket. She felt hurt. Suddenly, Ann had an idea! She decided to sell her candy and use the money to buy the toy. So she sold the candy and bought the toy. She felt really happy when she got to take her new toy home. +There was a tall girl. She loved doing chores. One day, she found a dishwasher. It was very shiny. She was very excited. She opened it to see what was inside. It was full of dishes! She was so happy. She put on some gloves and started washing the dishes. She went up and down, scrubbing them clean. After she was done, she put the dishes away. She felt so proud of her work. She enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment. The girl had a great time spending time with the dishwasher. It was a special day. +The three friends Jack, Cindy and Tom were playing together one day at the park. They were very happy! They played tag and laughed and ran around. + +Suddenly, Jack and Cindy started to quarrel. They argued very loudly and Tom was very sad. He wanted to make them smile again. + +So Tom went home and came back with a shiny trophy. He said it was for the winner of the game. He put the trophy in the middle of the park and told Jack and Cindy that if they could stay quiet and not quarrel, they could have the trophy. + +Jack and Cindy were amazed and agreed at once. They were much happier and they stopped quarreling. They both shared the trophy and took it home. They never quarreled again! +Once upon a time, there was a gentle safari. In the safari, there were many happy animals. The animals loved to play and explore. Then one day, something special happened. The people in charge of the safari wanted to do something nice, so they released some of the animals back into the wild. + +The animals were so excited. They jumped and ran, feeling free and happy.Whenever they returned to the safari, they remembered how gentle and kind the people had been. Everyone in the safari was so happy for the animals. Every day, the animals visited and shared stories of the places they had explored. + +The animals loved the safari and felt so lucky to have been released back into the wild. Everyone in the safari was so happy and had fun exploring together. + +The end. +Mia was a little girl. She wanted to go on a great adventure. One day, Mia decided to go to the jungle. She was so excited! When she arrived, Mia started to explore. + +Mia came across a huge tree. She was so curious that she decided to climb it. As Mia reached the top of the tree, she felt so dizzy. She looked around, trying to find a place to hide. + +Mia found a cozy cave. She quickly ran in and hid. Inside the cave, Mia could hear strange noises coming from the jungle. Mia was so scared that she stayed in the cave until it began to get dark outside. + +At last, Mia was brave enough to come out of hiding. Outside, the jungle was quiet. Mia was so relieved that she had a safe place to hide. She thanked the jungle for giving her a wonderful adventure and she went home with a smile on her face. +Harry was a reliable little boy, and always liked to wear his favourite hat. He wore it everywhere, even to the park. One day, when Harry was at the park, he saw a rail. He thought it looked like great fun to slide down it. + +Harry put his hat aside and ran over to the rail. He started to climb and when he got to the top, he held on tight. He could feel the breeze on his face and hear the birds chirping in the sky. + +When he got to the bottom of the rail, Harry was so excited. He ran over to his hat and put it back on his head. He had had such a great time on the rail, and now he knew it was a reliable and fun way to play at the park. +Once there was a little baby fish. He liked to swim around in the big ocean and make lots of friends. One day he woke up feeling a bit tired. He realized that he was running out of oxygen and needed some help. + +So he looked around for his friends. He saw a big fish with a golden tail. He asked the big fish for some help. The big fish said that he could give him some oxygen from the ocean. It smelled really rich and the little fish felt a bit better. + +From then on the baby fish always hung out with the big fish. The big fish gave the little fish lots of oxygen and the little fish kept feeling very happy and energized. They swam around the ocean together and always felt better with the rich oxygen! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was a very adventurous three year old. One day, Jack wanted to be like the big kids he saw playing outside. He decided he wanted to slide! He put on his socks, grabbed a bar of soap, and ran outside. + +When Jack got outside, he was surprised to find that the slide was very icy. He looked up at the sky and saw that it was very cloudy. The clouds were grey and looked like rain was coming. But Jack didn't let the rain worry him- he was determined to slide! + +He quickly grabbed the soap and started to rub it all over the slide. The soap was slippery, so Jack was able to get the slide nice and slippery. Then, he grabbed ahold of the slide and sat down on the slippery soap. He started to slide! + +Jack slid down the slide and had so much fun! He laughed and giggled, and didn't stop until he was all the way at the bottom. When his feet finally hit the ground, the sun peeked through the clouds!