diff --git "a/TinyStories_156.txt" "b/TinyStories_156.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_156.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +They reached a clearing where there was a big house. It looked old and scary. They saw a sign that said, "Do not enter. Beware of the witch." They felt afraid, but they were also curious. They wanted to see what was inside the house. They opened the door and stepped in. + +They saw a lot of strange things. There were jars with eyes and teeth, books with spells and curses, and a cauldron with a bubbling brew. They also saw a woman with a long nose and a black hat. She was the witch. She saw them and smiled. "Well, well, well," she said, "what do we have here? Two little children who are lost and spoiled. You must be hungry. Why don't you have some of my candy? It is very sweet and tasty." + +Ben and Mia liked candy. They forgot about their fear and reached for the candy. But as soon as they touched it, they felt a pain in their fingers. They looked and saw that the candy was made of nails and glass. They screamed and dropped the candy. The witch laughed and said, "Too bad. You should have listened to your mom and not climbed the vine. Now you will be my dinner." + +Ben and Mia cried and wished they had not been so greedy and curious. They wished they had stayed in the garden with their mom and their toys and books. They wished they had been happy with what they had. They wished they had not been spoiled. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They are healthy and happy. + +One day, they find a big sack near the barn. The sack is full of hay. Lila and Ben have an idea. + +"Let's roll the sack down the hill!" Lila says. + +"Yes, that sounds fun!" Ben says. + +They push the sack to the top of the hill. They count to three and let it go. The sack rolls down the hill very fast. It makes a loud noise. + +Lila and Ben run after the sack. They laugh and shout. The sack rolls and rolls until it hits a fence. It stops and falls over. + +Lila and Ben reach the sack. They are out of breath. They look at the sack and smile. + +"That was awesome!" Lila says. + +"Let's do it again!" Ben says. + +They pick up the sack and drag it back to the hill. They are ready for another round of fun. They roll the sack down the hill again and again. They have a great time. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing and run on the grass. It was a sunny day, but the wind was cold. Mom told them to wear their sweaters, but Sara did not want to. She said her sweater was too itchy and ugly. + +"Please, Sara, put on your sweater. You will catch a cold," Mom said. + +"No, I don't like it. It is pale and boring. I want a pink sweater with flowers," Sara said. + +She threw her sweater on the ground and ran away. Ben picked up the sweater and followed her. He liked his sweater. It was blue and soft. He tried to give the sweater to Sara, but she pushed him away. + +"Go away, Ben. I don't need your sweater. You are a baby," Sara said. + +She ran to the slide, but there was a big boy on the top. He was mean and rude. He saw Sara and laughed at her. + +"Hey, look at you. You are so pale and cold. Where is your sweater? Did you lose it? Ha ha ha," he said. + +He slid down and bumped into Sara. She fell on the ground and hurt her knee. She started to cry. Ben ran to her and hugged her. He gave her his sweater and said, + +"Here, Sara. You can have my sweater. It will keep you warm and cozy. I don't care if it is blue or pink. I love you, Sara." + +Sara stopped crying and smiled. She put on Ben's sweater and said, + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I love you, too. I'm sorry I was mean to you. And I'm sorry I yelled at Mom. I will wear my sweater next time." + +Mom came to them and kissed them. She said, + +"I'm glad you are okay, Sara. And I'm proud of you, Ben. You are very kind and brave. You both are my sweet children. Now, let's go home and have some hot chocolate." +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to ride their bikes. They have red bikes with pedals and bells. They go to the park to race. + +"Are you ready, Sam?" Tim asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Tim!" Sam says. + +They start to race. They pedal fast and ring their bells. They go past the trees and the swings. They see a big hill. + +"Let's go up the hill, Tim!" Sam says. + +"OK, Sam!" Tim says. + +They pedal harder and go up the hill. They feel the wind in their hair. They see the sky and the birds. They are happy. + +But then they see the other side of the hill. It is very steep and bumpy. They are scared. + +"Stop, Sam, stop!" Tim says. + +"I can't, Tim, I can't!" Sam says. + +They go down the hill very fast. They scream and hold their bikes. They bump and shake. They hope they don't fall. + +They reach the bottom of the hill. They are still on their bikes. They are safe. They are relieved. + +They look at each other and laugh. + +"That was fun, Sam!" Tim says. + +"That was scary, Tim!" Sam says. + +They hug and pedal back to the park. They are still friends. They still like to ride their bikes. They decide to race again, but not on the hill. +Lily and Ben were going to visit their grandma for the weekend. They had a big bag with their clothes and toys. Mom helped them put the bag in the car and said, "Have fun, my loves. I will miss you." + +When they got to grandma's house, they ran to hug her. Grandma was very happy to see them. She said, "Welcome, my sweeties. Come, let me show you your room." She took them to a cozy room with two beds and a shelf full of books and games. "You can unpack your bag and make yourselves at home," she said. + +Lily and Ben opened their bag and started to unpack. Lily took out her favorite doll, her pink dress, and her hair clips. She put them on the bed and smiled. Ben took out his round ball, his blue shirt, and his hat. He put them on the floor and frowned. He looked troubled. + +"What's wrong, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I forgot something," Ben said. + +"What did you forget?" Lily asked. + +"I forgot my teddy bear. He is at home. I can't sleep without him. He is my best friend," Ben said. He felt sad and scared. + +Lily hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Ben. I have an idea. You can borrow my doll. She is very soft and cuddly. She will keep you company. And I can borrow your ball. It is very round and fun. We can play with it tomorrow." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and smart. I like your doll. And I like your ball. We can share them." + +They hugged each other and said, "We love you, grandma. We love you, mom. We love you, teddy bear. We love you, doll. We love you, ball. We love you, each other." They unpacked the rest of their things and went to sleep. They had a good night and a good weekend. +Tom was a cat who liked to go out and play. He had a collar with a key that could unlock the door of his house. His owner, Lisa, gave him the key so he could come back when he wanted. Lisa loved Tom very much and always gave him food and cuddles. + +One day, Tom saw a big dog outside. The dog was scary and loud. He barked and chased Tom. Tom ran away, but he dropped his key. He was very scared and sad. He could not unlock the door and go back to Lisa. He hid under a car and hoped the dog would go away. + +The dog did not go away. He smelled Tom and tried to get him. Tom meowed and cried. He wished he had his key. He wished he was with Lisa. He wished he did not go out and play. + +Then, he heard a voice. It was Lisa. She heard Tom's meows and came to look for him. She saw the dog and the key. She shouted at the dog and scared him away. She picked up the key and found Tom under the car. She hugged him and took him home. She was very happy and relieved. + +Tom was very happy and relieved too. He learned a lesson. He learned that going out and playing was fun, but he had to be careful and keep his key. He learned that his owner was his best friend and he should not make her worry. He learned that sometimes, staying home was better than going out. He thanked Lisa and gave her a lick. He decided to stay with her and not go out for a while. He was not scared anymore. He was safe and loved. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toy rockets. They pretended they were going to space, where there were stars and planets and aliens. They made loud noises with their mouths, like zoom and boom and beep. + +One day, they found a big cardboard box in the garage. It was empty and had a flap that could open and close. Lily had an idea. + +"Let's make a space ship!" she said to Max. "We can draw windows and buttons and stickers on it. And we can take our toy rockets inside." + +Max agreed. He liked to draw and stick things. They got some crayons and tape and scissors and went to work. They cut out circles and squares and triangles and colored them. They taped them on the box to make windows and buttons and stickers. They wrote their names on the flap. They put their toy rockets and some pillows and blankets inside. + +They were ready to go to space. They crawled inside the box and closed the flap. They pretended to push the buttons and talk to each other on the radio. + +"Space ship to Lily, do you copy?" Max said. + +"Lily here, I copy. We are ready to blast off!" Lily said. + +They counted down from ten to one and made a loud noise like a rocket. They shook the box and pretended to fly. They looked out the windows and saw stars and planets and aliens. They had fun. + +But then they noticed something. It was very quiet outside the box. They did not hear their mom or dad or the dog or the TV. They wondered what was going on. + +They opened the flap and peeked out. They saw their mom and dad sitting on the couch, smiling and holding hands. They looked happy and peaceful. + +They realized they had been too loud and had disturbed their parents. They felt sorry. + +They crawled out of the box and went to their mom and dad. They hugged them and said sorry. + +"It's okay, sweeties," their mom said. "We're glad you had fun. But sometimes we need some quiet time too. Can you play more quietly next time?" + +They nodded. They understood. They loved their mom and dad. + +They took their box and their toy rockets and went to their room. They played more quietly. They still pretended to go to space, but they whispered and giggled instead of shouting and roaring. + +They had fun. And they were good. +Lily and Sam were playing on the beach. They liked to make sand castles and look for shells. They also liked to wave at the big boats that passed by. + +"Look, Lily, a red boat!" Sam said, pointing at the water. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said. "Let's wave at it!" + +They both waved their arms and shouted hello. The boat honked its horn and waved back. Lily and Sam smiled and clapped. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a thunder. The sky was dark and gray. The wind was strong and the waves were big. + +"Oh no, it's going to rain!" Lily said, feeling worried. + +"Let's go back to mom and dad!" Sam said, feeling worried too. + +They grabbed their toys and ran to the car. Mom and dad were waiting for them. They hugged them and gave them towels. + +"Don't worry, kids, it's just a storm. It will pass soon," mom said. + +"Can we see the red boat again?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe another day, when the sun is out," dad said. + +They got in the car and drove away. Lily and Sam looked out the window and waved goodbye to the beach. They hoped to see the red boat again. They liked its color. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to make a house with the box. + +"Let's cut a door and a window with the scissors," Lily says. + +"OK, but be careful. Scissors are sharp," Tom says. + +They cut a door and a window in the box. They also cut some paper to make curtains and a rug. They use tape to stick them on the box. + +"Look, our house is ready. It is very pretty," Lily says. + +"Yes, it is. Let's go inside and play," Tom says. + +They go inside the box and pretend to be a family. They have some toy dishes and food. They feed their dolls and stuffed animals. + +"Here, have some soup. It is yummy," Lily says, giving a spoon to her doll. + +"Thank you, mommy. You are very helpful," the doll says. + +Lily and Tom giggle. They have fun playing in their house. They are happy. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run, swing and slide. They saw a big trash can with many things inside. They wanted to see what was there. + +"Look, a cell!" Tim said. He picked up a small thing with buttons and a screen. It was dirty and broken. "What is this for?" + +"I don't know. Maybe it makes sounds or shows pictures," Mia said. She took the cell from Tim and pressed some buttons. Nothing happened. "It is not working. It is useless." + +"Let's throw it away," Tim said. He grabbed the cell from Mia and threw it hard. It flew in the air and landed on a man's head. The man was sitting on a bench and reading a book. He was very angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing? That is disgusting!" the man shouted. He looked at the cell and saw that it was covered with sticky juice and banana peels. He threw the cell back at Tim and Mia. They dodged and ran away. + +"Sorry, mister!" Tim and Mia said. They were scared and sorry. They learned not to play with trash. They went to find their mom and dad. They hoped the man was not hurt. They did not want to be in trouble. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they are lazy. They do not like to clean up their mess. + +One day, Mom tells them to tidy their room. She says she has a letter for them from Grandma. Ben and Lily love Grandma. She sends them stickers and candy. But they do not want to tidy their room. They say they will do it later. + +Mom goes to the kitchen. She puts the letter on the table. She forgets to tell Ben and Lily where the letter is. + +Ben and Lily keep playing. They forget about the letter. They make more mess. They throw their toys and books everywhere. + +After a while, Mom comes back. She sees the mess. She is angry. She says, "Ben and Lily, you are very naughty! You did not tidy your room. And you did not read your letter from Grandma. She will be sad." + +Ben and Lily are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We forgot about the letter. Where is it?" + +Mom says, "It is on the table in the kitchen. Go and get it. And then tidy your room. Or no stickers and candy for you." + +Ben and Lily run to the kitchen. They find the letter. They open it. They see the stickers and candy. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, Grandma. We love you." + +They hug Mom. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you too. We will tidy our room now. We will not be lazy again." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. I am proud of you. Now go and tidy your room. And then you can enjoy your stickers and candy." +Anna and Ben were going to visit their grandma by aeroplane. They were very excited, but also a little scared. They had never flown before. + +"Are we there yet?" Ben asked his mom for the tenth time. + +"No, honey, we still have a long way to go. Why don't you rest your eyes for a bit?" Mom said. + +"But I'm not sleepy!" Ben said. He was stubborn and wanted to see everything outside the window. + +Anna was more quiet. She was holding her teddy bear and looking at the clouds. She thought they looked like fluffy animals and shapes. + +"Look, Ben, there's a bunny!" she said, pointing at a cloud. + +"Where? I don't see it!" Ben said, leaning over to her seat. + +"Right there, next to the big tree!" Anna said. + +Ben squinted his eyes, but he still couldn't see the bunny. He only saw white and blue. + +"I think you're making it up!" he said. + +"No, I'm not! It's right there!" Anna said. + +They started to argue and bicker, making loud noises. + +"Shh, shh, children, please be quiet. You're disturbing the other passengers," Mom said. + +She tried to calm them down, but they wouldn't listen. They were too stubborn to stop. + +Suddenly, the aeroplane made a loud noise and shook a little. Anna and Ben felt scared and grabbed their mom's hand. + +"What's that?" Ben asked. + +"It's okay, it's just a little turbulence. It happens sometimes when the air is bumpy. The pilot knows what to do. Don't worry," Mom said. + +She hugged them and kissed their heads. + +"Can we rest now?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, sweetie, let's rest now. Close your eyes and think of something nice. We'll be at grandma's soon," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded and cuddled with their mom and their teddy bear. They closed their eyes and rested. They felt safe and warm. They stopped being stubborn and started being good. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with mud. They mix dirt and water in a big bucket. They make mud pies and mud balls. They have fun. + +But one day, they see a new sign near the bucket. The sign says: "Do not mix. Wet cement. Danger." Anna and Ben do not know what cement is. They think it is like dirt. They want to play with it. + +They ignore the sign. They take some cement and water. They mix them in the bucket. They try to make mud pies and mud balls. But the cement is not like mud. It is sticky and hard. It hurts their hands. It sticks to their clothes. It dries fast. + +They hear a loud voice. It is the builder. He is angry. He sees Anna and Ben with the cement. He says: "What are you doing? You ruined my cement. You could have hurt yourselves. This is not a toy. This is for building houses. You should have read the sign. You should have listened. You should have been alert." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They are sorry. They say: "We are sorry. We did not know. We just wanted to play. We did not read the sign. We did not listen. We were not alert." + +The builder is still angry. But he is also kind. He says: "I understand. You are young. You are curious. But you have to be careful. You have to respect the rules. You have to pay attention. You have to be alert. That is how you learn. That is how you stay safe. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say: "We understand. We will be careful. We will respect the rules. We will pay attention. We will be alert. Thank you for teaching us. We are sorry for the trouble." + +The builder smiles. He says: "You are welcome. I forgive you. But you have to clean up the mess. And you have to find a new place to play. A place without cement. A place where you can have fun. And be alert." + +Anna and Ben agree. They clean up the mess. They find a new place to play. A place with mud. A place where they can have fun. And be alert. They learn their lesson. They are happy. +Ben and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big bag of beans. They had a plan. + +"Let's plant these beans and see what grows," Ben said. + +"OK, that sounds fun," Sam said. + +They dug holes in the dirt and put the beans in. They covered them with more dirt and watered them. They waited for a long time. + +But nothing grew. The beans did not sprout. They did not become plants. They did not make flowers or fruits. They just stayed in the dirt. + +Ben and Sam were sad. They wanted to see something grow. They wondered what was wrong. + +They asked their mom. She looked at the bag of beans. She shook her head. + +"These are not beans for planting. These are beans for eating. They are cooked and canned. You can't grow anything from them. You wasted them. That was a stupid plan," she said. + +Ben and Sam felt bad. They had made a mistake. They had wasted food. They had no beans to eat or to plant. They had no fun. They had a bad ending. +Ben and Mia liked to travel in their backyard. They had a big tent, a map, and a flashlight. They pretended they were explorers, going to different places. + +One day, they decided to travel to the jungle. They put on their hats and backpacks, and crawled into the tent. They looked at the map and pointed to a green spot. + +"Let's go there!" Ben said. + +"OK!" Mia agreed. + +They crawled out of the tent and walked around the backyard. They saw many plants and bugs. They heard birds and frogs. They smelled flowers and grass. + +They found a big tree and climbed on it. They looked around and saw their house. + +"Wow, we are so high!" Mia said. + +"We are like monkeys!" Ben said. + +They laughed and swung from the branches. They felt cheerful and happy. + +They heard their mom calling them for lunch. They climbed down and ran to the tent. They packed their things and said goodbye to the jungle. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we did!" Ben and Mia said. + +"We traveled to the jungle!" Ben said. + +"And we saw many things!" Mia said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She gave them sandwiches and juice. They ate and told her about their adventure. + +They thanked Mom and went back to the backyard. They wondered where they would travel next. +Lily was a bunny who liked to hop. She hopped in the grass, she hopped in the mud, she hopped in the snow. She hopped with her friends, she hopped with her family, she hopped by herself. She hopped every day, from morning to night. + +One day, Lily decided to hop to the big hill. She wanted to see what was on the other side. She hopped and hopped and hopped, until she reached the top. She looked around and saw something unusual. She saw a big shiny ball in the sky. It was bright and yellow and round. It made her eyes hurt. + +Lily did not know what it was. She had never seen it before. She asked her friends, but they did not know either. They said it was noon. Noon was when the sun was high in the sky. But Lily did not know what the sun was. She only knew the moon. The moon was white and soft and friendly. It came out at night, when Lily hopped to her bed. + +Lily was curious. She wanted to touch the big shiny ball. She hopped closer and closer and closer, until she felt something hot. It was the big shiny ball. It was warm and fiery and angry. It burned her nose and her ears and her paws. It made her cry. + +Lily hopped away as fast as she could. She hopped and hopped and hopped, until she reached the bottom of the hill. She found her friends and her family. They hugged her and kissed her and comforted her. They told her not to hop to the big shiny ball again. They told her it was dangerous. They told her it was the sun. + +Lily learned her lesson. She never hopped to the big shiny ball again. She only hopped to the moon. The moon was her friend. It smiled at her and winked at her and sang to her. It made her happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the sandbox. They liked to make castles and tunnels with the sand. Sara had a big bucket and a shovel. Ben had a small cup and a spoon. They shared their toys and had fun. + +But then, a boy named Max came to the sandbox. He had no toys, but he wanted to play. He saw Sara's bucket and shovel and grabbed them. "I want these!" he said. + +"Hey, that's rude!" Sara said. "Those are mine! Give them back!" + +"No, they are mine now!" Max said. He ran away with the bucket and shovel. + +Sara was sad and angry. She wanted her toys back. Ben was sad and angry too. He wanted to help Sara. He looked around and saw a bottle of lotion on a bench. He had an idea. + +He took the bottle of lotion and ran after Max. He caught up with him and squirted lotion on his head. "Ha, take that!" he said. + +Max was surprised and mad. He felt the lotion dripping on his face. He dropped the bucket and shovel and tried to wipe it off. "Ew, what is this?" he said. + +"It's lotion!" Ben said. "You were rude to Sara, so I supplied you with lotion!" + +Sara came and picked up her bucket and shovel. She smiled at Ben. "Thank you, Ben!" she said. "You are a good friend!" + +Ben smiled back. "You're welcome, Sara!" he said. "Let's go back to the sandbox and play!" + +They went back to the sandbox and played. They ignored Max, who was still trying to get the lotion off. They had fun. +Tom was a little boy who liked to climb. He climbed on chairs, on tables, on trees, on walls. He thought climbing was fun and exciting. He did not like to sit still and listen to his mom or his teacher. He thought they were old and boring. They always told him to be careful and to follow the rules. + +One day, Tom saw a big hill near his house. He wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. He did not tell his mom where he was going. He just ran out of the door and headed for the hill. He climbed and climbed, feeling happy and free. He did not see the signs that said "Danger" and "Keep Out". He did not hear the loud noises that came from the other side of the hill. + +When he reached the top, he saw a big hole in the ground. It was a mine, where people dug for rocks and metals. There were machines and trucks and workers. Tom was curious and wanted to see more. He walked closer to the edge of the hole. He did not notice that the ground was loose and crumbly. He did not feel the wind that blew harder and harder. + +Suddenly, the ground gave way and Tom fell into the hole. He screamed and cried, but no one heard him. He was hurt and scared. He wished he had listened to his mom and his teacher. He wished he had not climbed the hill. He wished he had not been so foolish and reckless. + +After a long time, someone found Tom and pulled him out of the hole. He was taken to the hospital, where his mom and his teacher came to see him. They were worried and angry, but also glad that he was alive. They hugged him and told him that they loved him. They also told him that he had to learn from his mistake and be more careful and respectful. Tom said he was sorry and that he understood. He realized that climbing was not always fun and exciting. He realized that his mom and his teacher were not old and boring. They were wise and caring. He learned that rules were there to protect him and that he should follow them. He learned that he should not be so selfish and adventurous. He learned that he should be more grateful and humble. He learned a valuable lesson that day. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Tim brings a new toy to Mia's house. It is a rocket. The rocket is black and shiny. It has a button. Tim says, "This is my rocket. It can fly high in the sky. Do you want to see?" + +Mia nods. She likes rockets. She wants to see how it flies. Tim takes the rocket to the backyard. He puts it on the ground. He says, "Stand back. I will press the button. Then the rocket will go zoom!" He presses the button. The rocket makes a loud noise. It shoots up in the air. Tim and Mia watch it. They clap and cheer. + +But the rocket does not come back. It goes higher and higher. It flies away. Tim and Mia cannot see it anymore. Tim is sad. He says, "Oh no! My rocket is gone. I lost it. It was my favorite toy. I want it back." He starts to cry. + +Mia feels sorry for Tim. She says, "Don't cry, Tim. Maybe the rocket will come back. Maybe it will land somewhere. Maybe we can find it." She tries to hug him. + +But Tim is angry. He does not want a hug. He thinks Mia is lying. He thinks she does not care. He says, "No! You are a bad friend. You are mean. You made my rocket go away. You did it on purpose. You are jealous of my rocket. You are stupid." He pushes Mia away. He kicks her. He kicks her hard. + +Mia falls down. She hurts. She cries. She says, "Ow! Tim, why did you kick me? I did not do anything. I did not make your rocket go away. I was trying to help you. I am your friend. Why are you so mean?" She is sad and scared. + +Tim does not listen. He does not say sorry. He does not help Mia. He runs away. He leaves Mia alone. He goes home. He is still sad and angry. + +Tim and Mia are not friends anymore. They do not play with toys. They do not talk to each other. They do not have fun. They are lonely. They miss their rocket. They miss their friendship. They have a bad ending. +Lily was a chubby girl who loved to eat. She liked to eat all kinds of food, but her favorite was soup. She liked to slurp the hot soup from her bowl and feel it warm her tummy. + +One day, Lily's mom made a new soup for lunch. It was green and smelled funny. Lily did not want to try it. She pushed her bowl away and said, "No, thank you. I don't like green soup." + +Lily's mom frowned and said, "But Lily, this is a good soup. It has peas and carrots and spinach. They are good for you. They make you strong and healthy. Please try a little bit." + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, thank you. I don't like peas and carrots and spinach. They are yucky. I want chicken soup or tomato soup or noodle soup." + +Lily's mom sighed and said, "Lily, you can't eat the same soup every day. You have to try new things. How do you know you don't like something if you don't taste it? Maybe you will like it if you give it a chance." + +Lily looked at her mom and saw that she was sad. She did not want to make her mom sad. She loved her mom very much. She decided to be brave and try the green soup. She picked up her spoon and dipped it in the bowl. She brought it to her mouth and took a small sip. + +Lily was surprised. The green soup was not bad. It was actually good. It was creamy and sweet and had a nice flavor. She smiled and said, "Mom, you are right. This is a good soup. I like it. Can I have some more?" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I'm glad you like it. You are a good girl. You made me happy." + +Lily and her mom ate the green soup together and enjoyed their lunch. Lily learned that trying new things can be fun and rewarding. She wondered what other new foods she could try. She was excited to find out. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to wander around the park. They saw many things: birds, flowers, swings, slides. They also saw a big truck with a sign that said "Candy". They ran to the truck and saw a man who was giving out candy to the children. + +"Hello, little ones," the man said with a gentle smile. "Do you want some candy?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said together. They loved candy very much. + +The man gave them each a lollipop and a chocolate bar. They thanked him and started to lick and bite their candy. It was sweet and yummy. + +But then they heard their mom calling them. She was looking for them in the park. She sounded worried. + +"Lily! Ben! Where are you?" she shouted. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They knew they had wandered too far from their mom. They felt sorry and scared. + +They ran to their mom and hugged her. They showed her their candy and said they were sorry. + +"It's okay, my loves," their mom said. "I'm glad you're safe. But next time, don't wander away from me. And don't take candy from strangers. It's not safe." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They ate their candy with their mom and went home. They were happy and loved. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play baseball in the park. They have a bat, a ball and a glove. They take turns to hit and catch. + +One day, it is very cold. The park is icy. Tom and Ben still want to play baseball. They put on their hats, coats and boots. They go to the park. + +Tom hits the ball hard. It flies in the air. Ben runs to catch it. But he slips on the ice. He falls down. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Tom runs to Ben. He says he is sorry. He helps him up. He gives him a hug. He admires Ben for being brave. + +Ben smiles. He says he is okay. He admires Tom for being a good hitter. They decide to go home. They will play baseball another day. They are still friends. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They raced them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they made noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, Tom found a new car in his toy box. It was red and shiny, and it had a button on the side. Tom pressed the button and the car made a loud sound. He saw a light flash on the car. The car had power. It could move by itself. + +Tom was very happy. He showed his car to Lily and said, "Look at my car. It has power. It is faster than your cars. It can win any race." He put his car on the floor and pressed the button again. The car zoomed across the room. + +Lily was not happy. She liked her cars, but they did not have power. They could only move when she pushed them. She said, "Your car is not fair. It has power and mine don't. You are not nice. You are mean." + +Tom did not listen. He liked his car too much. He said, "My car is the best. It has power and you don't. I am the best. I have power and you don't." He pressed the button again and again. The car moved faster and faster. It made more and more noise. + +But then something happened. The car went too fast. It hit the wall and broke. The light went off and the sound stopped. The car had no power. It could not move by itself. + +Tom was very sad. He looked at his car and cried. He said, "My car is broken. It has no power. It can't move by itself." He wished he had not been mean to Lily. He wished he had been humble. + +Lily saw Tom cry. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Don't cry, Tom. Your car is broken, but you still have me. We can play together. We can share our cars. We can be friends." She gave him a hug and a smile. + +Tom smiled back. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. You are my friend. I am sorry I was mean to you. I don't need power. I need you." He gave her a hug and a kiss. + +They played together with their cars. They raced them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they made noises like vroom and beep. They were happy and humble. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big hill with rocks and grass. Mom said, "That is a cliff. Do not go near it. It is very high and you can fall down." + +Tom and Lily nodded and played with their ball. But Tom was curious. He wanted to see the cliff. He said to Lily, "Let's go look at the cliff. It will be fun." + +Lily said, "No, Tom. Mom said no. It is not safe. I am scared." + +Tom said, "Don't be scared. I will hold your hand. Come on, Lily." He took Lily's hand and ran to the cliff. + +Mom saw them and shouted, "Tom! Lily! Stop! Come back!" + +But Tom and Lily did not hear her. They reached the edge of the cliff and looked down. They saw water and birds and trees. They said, "Wow! It is so pretty!" + +But then, the ground under their feet moved. It was loose and crumbly. It broke off and fell down. Tom and Lily screamed. They disappeared from Mom's sight. + +Mom ran to the cliff and looked for them. She was very scared. She cried, "Tom! Lily! Where are you?" + +But then, she heard a splash. She looked down and saw Tom and Lily in the water. They were wet and cold, but they were alive. They had landed on a big rock that was in the water. They waved to Mom and said, "Mom! We are here! We are sorry!" + +Mom was very happy and relieved. She called for help. A boat came and picked them up. They hugged Mom and said, "We are sorry, Mom. We will never go near the cliff again. We love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. But you were very naughty and foolish. You could have died. You must listen to me and be careful. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We are sorry, Mom." + +Mom said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But don't ever do that again. Promise me." + +Tom and Lily said, "We promise, Mom. We promise." +Jenny loved to look at the flowers in her garden. She liked the red ones, the yellow ones, and the purple ones. She liked to smell them and touch them gently. She wanted to make them happy, so she gave them water every day. + +One day, she saw a new flower in her garden. It was white and pink, and it had many petals. It was very pretty. Jenny wondered where it came from. She asked her mom. + +"That's a rose, Jenny. It's a gift from our neighbor, Mr. Lee. He planted it for you, because he likes you. He said it will bloom soon, and then it will be even more beautiful." + +Jenny was happy. She thanked Mr. Lee, who lived next door. He was old and kind, and he had many flowers in his garden too. He smiled and said, "You're welcome, Jenny. I'm glad you like it. Just be careful, roses have thorns. They can hurt you if you touch them too hard." + +Jenny nodded. She wanted to see the rose bloom, but she did not want to get hurt. She waited and waited, and every day she checked on the rose. She hoped it would bloom soon. + +One morning, she woke up and ran to the garden. She saw the rose had bloomed. It was big and bright, and it smelled sweet. Jenny was very happy. She clapped her hands and said, "Wow, it's so beautiful! Thank you, Mr. Lee!" + +She ran to tell her mom, but she stopped when she saw a boy in her garden. He was bigger than her, and he had a mean face. He was holding a stick, and he was hitting the flowers. He broke the red ones, the yellow ones, and the purple ones. He laughed and said, "These flowers are stupid. I don't like them. I'm going to break them all." + +Jenny was very sad and angry. She shouted, "Stop it! Stop it! These are my flowers! You're hurting them! Go away!" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, I won't. These are not your flowers. They are mine. I can do whatever I want with them. And I don't like you either. You're a baby. You can't stop me." + +He raised his stick and swung it at the rose. He wanted to break it too. Jenny was scared, but she did not run away. She loved the rose, and she wanted to protect it. She jumped in front of the rose and said, "No! Don't touch it! It's a gift from my neighbor, Mr. Lee. He said it has thorns. They can hurt you if you touch it too hard." + +The boy did not listen. He hit the rose with his stick, but he hit the thorns too. He felt a sharp pain in his hand. He dropped the stick and screamed, "Ow! Ow! Ow! It hurts! It hurts!" + +He ran away, crying and holding his hand. Jenny was relieved. She looked at the rose. It was fine. It was still beautiful. She hugged it gently and said, "I'm sorry, rose. I hope you're not hurt. I love you." + +She heard a voice behind her. It was Mr. Lee. He had seen everything. He said, "You're a brave girl, Jenny. You saved the rose. You're a good friend to the flowers. I'm proud of you." + +He gave her a hug and a kiss. He said, "Don't worry, the boy won't bother you again. He learned his lesson. The rose taught him a lesson. The rose is fine. And so are you." +Anna liked to play with her doll, Lily. Lily had a small dress, small shoes and small hair. Anna took Lily everywhere. She hugged Lily, talked to Lily and sang to Lily. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought Lily with her. She saw a big slide, a big swing and a big sandbox. She wanted to try them all. She put Lily on a bench and ran to the slide. + +Anna had fun on the slide. She went up and down, up and down. She laughed and smiled. She forgot about Lily. She ran to the swing. She pushed and pulled, pushed and pulled. She felt the wind in her face. She forgot about Lily. She ran to the sandbox. She dug and built, dug and built. She made a castle and a moat. She forgot about Lily. + +Then, she heard a loud cry. She turned and saw a boy holding Lily. He had taken Lily from the bench. He pulled Lily's hair and dress. He made Lily dirty and sad. Anna felt angry and scared. She ran to the boy and shouted, "Give me Lily! She is mine!" + +The boy did not listen. He laughed and threw Lily on the ground. He ran away. Anna picked up Lily and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I love you. I will never leave you again." She looked at Lily's hair and dress. They were dirty and torn. She felt sad and sorry. + +She ran to her mom and dad. They saw Lily and Anna. They said, "What happened, Anna?" Anna told them what the boy did. They said, "That was very mean of him. We are sorry, Anna. We are proud of you for standing up for Lily. Let's go home and clean Lily up. She will be okay." + +Anna nodded and smiled. She held Lily tight. She said, "Thank you, mom and dad. You are the best." They walked home together. Anna felt happy and safe. She looked at Lily and said, "You are my wonder, Lily. You are my best friend." Lily smiled back. She felt happy and loved. They returned home and lived happily ever after. +Sara likes to play with her toys in the garden. She has a doll, a ball, a car and a lime. She found the lime on the ground near the tree. It is green and round and smells nice. + +One day, she decides to play a game with the lime. She pretends it is a ball and throws it in the air. She catches it and laughs. She pretends it is a car and rolls it on the ground. She makes vroom-vroom noises and smiles. She pretends it is a doll and hugs it. She says hello and bye-bye and kisses it. + +But then, she gets curious. She wonders what the lime tastes like. She bites it and makes a face. It is sour and bitter and makes her tongue hurt. She spits it out and cries. She does not like the lime anymore. She realizes it is not a toy. It is a fruit. + +She runs to her mom and shows her the lime. She tells her what happened and how she feels. Her mom hugs her and wipes her tears. She tells her it is okay and that she is brave. She tells her the lime is good for making juice or putting on fish. She tells her she can have a cookie instead. + +Sara feels better and says thank you. She gives the lime to her mom and takes the cookie. She goes back to the garden and plays with her other toys. She is playful and happy again. She learns something new and has fun. She loves her mom and her toys. She does not love the lime. +Tim and Jen are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. They swing, slide, and run on the grass. They share their toys and snacks. They are very happy. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. It barks and chases the children. Tim and Jen are scared. They run to the bench where their moms are sitting. The dog follows them and tries to bite their heels. + +"Help, help!" Tim and Jen cry. Their moms get up and shoo the dog away. They hug their children and check their heels. They are not hurt, but they are very shaken. + +"It's okay, it's okay," their moms say. "The dog is gone. You are safe. We are here." + +Tim and Jen weep in their moms' arms. They are glad their moms are dependable. They always protect them and comfort them. + +"Thank you, Mommy," Tim and Jen say. "We love you." + +"We love you too," their moms say. "You are brave. You are our best friends." + +Tim and Jen smile and wipe their tears. They hug their moms and each other. They are still best friends. They are not afraid of the dog anymore. They are ready to play again. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Look at me, I'm the fastest!" Tom said, as he pushed his car ahead of Lily's. + +"No, I'm the fastest!" Lily said, as she tried to catch up with Tom's. + +They were having so much fun, they did not notice the sun was going down. The sun was mighty and bright, but it also got tired and needed to rest. It started to hide behind the hills, making the sky orange and pink. + +"Uh-oh, it's getting dark," Lily said, looking at the sky. "We should go inside soon." + +Tom did not want to stop playing. He wanted to win the race. He said, "Just one more lap, Lily. Come on, don't be a baby." + +Lily did not like being called a baby. She wanted to show Tom she was brave and fast. She said, "Fine, one more lap. But you have to reverse your car first, to make it fair." + +Tom agreed. He thought reversing his car would be easy. He turned his car around and pushed it backwards. But he did not see the big rock behind him. His car hit the rock and flipped over. Tom gasped and ran to his car. He tried to fix it, but it was broken. The wheels were bent and the roof was cracked. + +Lily saw what happened and felt sorry for Tom. She said, "Oh, Tom, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" + +Tom was not okay. He was sad and angry. He said, "No, I'm not okay. You made me reverse my car and now it's broken. It's all your fault!" + +Lily did not like being blamed. She said, "No, it's not my fault. You agreed to reverse your car. You should have been more careful." + +They started to argue and shout. They forgot about the sun and the race. They only cared about their cars and their feelings. + +The sun was almost gone. It was very dark and cold. They heard their mom calling them from the house. She said, "Tom, Lily, come inside. It's time for dinner and bed." + +They stopped arguing and looked at each other. They realized they had wasted their time and their fun. They felt ashamed and sorry. They said, "Mom, we're coming. We're sorry." + +They picked up their cars and walked to the house. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They learned their lesson. They learned that playing fair and being kind is more important than winning and being fast. They learned that the sun does not wait for anyone. They learned to enjoy the sun while it shines. +Lily liked to play music. She had a flute that made pretty sounds. She wanted to show her flute to her friend Ben. + +She went to Ben's house and knocked on the door. Ben opened the door and smiled. + +"Hi, Lily! What do you have?" he asked. + +"Hi, Ben! I have a flute. Do you want to see?" Lily said. + +"Yes, please! Can I try it?" Ben said. + +Lily nodded and gave him the flute. She showed him how to hold it and blow into it. + +Ben tried to play the flute, but he was clumsy. He dropped the flute on the floor and made a loud noise. + +"Oh, no! I'm sorry, Lily! I broke your flute!" Ben said. + +Lily looked at the flute. It was not broken, but it had a dent. + +"It's okay, Ben. It still works. See?" Lily said. She picked up the flute and played a tune. + +Ben listened and clapped. + +"Wow, Lily! You are good at playing the flute! Can you teach me?" Ben said. + +Lily smiled and nodded. + +"Sure, Ben. I can teach you. But first, let me introduce you to someone. This is Fluffy, my flute. He likes to make music with me. Say hi, Fluffy!" Lily said. + +She held the flute near Ben's face and made it squeak. + +"Hi, Fluffy!" Ben said, laughing. + +Lily and Ben became good friends. They played music and had fun with Fluffy the flute. +Sam and Pat were friends who liked to play with boats. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. They liked to set their boats on the water and watch them float and sail. + +One day, they went to the big port where the real boats were. They saw big boats and small boats, fast boats and slow boats, loud boats and quiet boats. They wanted to play with the real boats, but they knew they were not allowed. + +"Look at that boat!" Sam said, pointing to a red boat with a big sail. "It is so pretty and fast. I wish I had a boat like that." + +"Me too," Pat said. "But we can't touch the real boats. They are not ours. They belong to other people." + +Sam and Pat walked along the port, looking at the boats. They saw a blue boat with a tough metal hull. It looked strong and sturdy. Sam had an idea. + +"Let's play with this boat," he said. "It is tough and can't break. No one will mind if we play with it for a little while." + +Pat was not sure. He looked around and saw no one near the boat. He wanted to play with the boat, but he also knew it was wrong. + +"I don't know, Sam," he said. "This is not our boat. We should not touch it. What if someone gets angry at us?" + +Sam did not listen. He climbed onto the boat and started to push buttons and pull levers. He pretended he was the captain of the boat. He made noises like a boat horn and a boat engine. + +"Come on, Pat," he said. "This is fun. Don't be scared. No one will see us." + +Pat hesitated, but he followed Sam. He climbed onto the boat and joined him in playing. They had fun for a while, until they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing on my boat? Get off right now!" + +Sam and Pat turned and saw a man running towards them. He looked angry and scary. He was the owner of the boat. He had seen them from a distance and came to stop them. + +Sam and Pat were frightened. They jumped off the boat and ran away. They did not say sorry to the man. They did not look back. They ran all the way home. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not touch things that are not theirs. They learned that they should respect other people's property. They learned that playing with real boats is not as fun as playing with toy boats. They learned that being tough is not as important as being good. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to build things with lumber. They had many pieces of lumber in their backyard. One day, they decided to make an enormous fort with lumber. They worked hard and added more and more lumber to their fort. + +"Look, Ben, our fort is almost done!" Sam said. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, Sam, it is!" Ben said. "But we need one more piece of lumber to finish the roof. Can you get it for me?" + +Sam nodded and ran to get the last piece of lumber. But when he came back, he saw a problem. A big dog was in their fort. The dog was barking and growling. It did not want to leave. + +"Hey, dog, get out of our fort!" Sam shouted. "This is our fort, not yours!" + +But the dog did not listen. It bared its teeth and snarled. Sam was scared. He dropped the piece of lumber and ran to Ben. + +"Ben, Ben, there is a dog in our fort!" Sam said. "It is a mean dog! It won't let us in!" + +Ben looked at the dog and frowned. He did not like the dog. He wanted to finish their fort. He picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. + +"Go away, dog, go away!" Ben said. "This is our fort, not yours!" + +But the dog did not go away. It barked louder and louder. It jumped at Ben and tried to bite him. Ben dodged the dog and hit it with the stick. The dog yelped and ran away. + +"Ha, ha, we did it, Sam, we did it!" Ben said. "We scared the dog away!" + +"Yes, we did, Ben, we did!" Sam said. "Now we can finish our fort!" + +They hugged each other and smiled. They added the last piece of lumber to their fort. They climbed inside and looked around. Their fort was enormous and cozy. They were happy and proud. + +The end. +Lily liked to draw with ink. She had a big bottle of black ink and a small brush. She could imagine anything and make it on paper. She drew animals, flowers, stars, and people. She was very happy. + +One day, her brother Max came into her room. He saw her drawings and said, "These are silly. Ink is for writing, not drawing. You should use crayons or pencils. And why do you draw so big? Your drawings don't fit on the paper. They go over the edges and make a mess." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "No, ink is for drawing too. I like to draw big because I have big ideas. And I don't make a mess. I'm careful with the ink." + +Max said, "No, you're not. Look, you spilled some ink on the floor. And on your bed. And on your shirt. You're a bad drawer and a bad sister." + +Lily cried and ran out of the room. She went to the kitchen and told her mom what Max said. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't listen to him, Lily. You're a good drawer and a good sister. You have a lot of talent and imagination. And ink is a wonderful medium for art. You just need to be more careful with it. Why don't you use a bigger paper or a smaller brush? Or maybe you can use a tray or a mat to protect the floor and the bed. And you can wear an apron or an old shirt to protect your clothes." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You're right. I can do that. Can I show you my drawings?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, honey. I would love to see them. Let's go to your room and clean up the ink first. And maybe we can talk to Max and make him understand why you like to draw with ink." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Let's go." She took her mom's hand and they went to her room. She hoped that Max would be nice to her and her drawings. She still liked to draw with ink. She could imagine anything and make it on paper. She was very happy. +One day, a little pig named Pinky was very bored. He had nothing to do on the farm. He looked at the big gate that kept him and his friends inside. He wondered what was outside the gate. + +He saw a hole under the gate. He thought, maybe I can go out and have some fun. He said to his friends, "I am going out. Do you want to come with me?" His friends shook their heads. They said, "No, thank you. It is not safe outside. The farmer and the dog will be angry. We have everything we need here." + +Pinky did not listen. He said, "You are silly. I want to see new things. Bye-bye!" He crawled under the gate and ran away. + +He saw many things outside. He saw flowers, trees, birds, and cars. He was happy. But he also saw some things that were not nice. He saw trash, mud, and a big smelly dumpster. He was not happy. He felt hungry, thirsty, and tired. + +He wanted to go back to the farm. He looked for the gate, but he could not find it. He was lost. He was scared. He saw the dog running towards him. He heard the dog barking. He said, "Help! Help!" + +His friends heard him. They ran to the gate. They saw the hole. They saw the dog. They said, "Pinky, come back! Come back!" They pushed the gate open. They ran to Pinky. They scared the dog away. They said, "Pinky, are you okay? We are sorry you are in trouble. We are glad you are safe." + +Pinky was very sorry. He said, "Thank you, friends. You are very kind. I am sorry I was rude. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. The farm is the best place for me. I have everything I need here. I have food, water, and you." + +They hugged Pinky. They said, "We forgive you, Pinky. We are happy you are back. We are your friends." + +They went back to the farm. They ate, drank, and played. They were happy. Pinky learned a lesson. He learned that he should be grateful for what he has, and that he should listen to his friends. He yawned and said, "I am sleepy. Good night, friends." They said, "Good night, Pinky." They slept well. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks. They wanted to make a big tower. They put one block on top of another block, and another, and another. The tower was very tall and colorful. + +"Look at our tower!" Tom said. "It is the best tower ever!" + +Lily nodded. She was happy. She wanted to make the tower even taller. She reached for another block. But she did not see the cat. + +The cat was sleeping on the couch. He was very soft and fluffy. He liked to sleep in the sun. He did not like loud noises. He heard Tom and Lily talking. He opened his eyes. He saw the tower. + +The cat was curious. He wanted to see the tower. He jumped off the couch. He walked to the tower. He sniffed the blocks. He touched one block with his paw. + +The block moved. The tower shook. Tom and Lily saw the cat. + +"Cat, no!" Lily shouted. "You will make the tower fall!" + +But it was too late. The cat pushed the block. The block fell. The other blocks fell. The tower crashed. The blocks scattered everywhere. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They worked hard to make the tower. They liked the tower. Now the tower was gone. + +The cat was scared. He did not mean to break the tower. He ran away. He hid under the bed. + +Tom and Lily looked at the mess. They did not know what to do. They wanted to cry. + +But then they saw something. It was a block. It was their favorite block. It was red and shiny. It did not fall with the other blocks. It was still on the table. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They had an idea. They picked up the block. They went to the bed. They saw the cat. + +"Cat, we are not mad at you," Tom said. "We know you did not forget to be careful. You just wanted to play." + +Lily nodded. She held the block. She gave it to the cat. + +"Cat, this is for you," Lily said. "It is a soft block. You can play with it. You can cuddle with it. You can sleep with it." + +The cat looked at the block. He liked the block. It was red and shiny. It was soft and warm. He took the block. He rubbed his head on it. He purred. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They did not need the tower. They had the cat. They had the block. They had each other. They hugged the cat. They hugged the block. They hugged each other. + +The end. +Tim and Sam like to play pirate. They have a big box with hats and swords and eye patches. They wear them and pretend to sail on a ship. They say "Arrr" and "Ahoy" and "Shiver me timbers". + +One day, they find a new hat in the box. It is red and has a skull and bones on it. Tim says, "This is the captain's hat. I want to wear it." Sam says, "No, I want to wear it. I am the captain." They both pull on the hat and try to take it. + +They hear a voice from the box. It says, "Hello, me hearties. Who wants to be the captain of my jolly crew?" They look inside the box and see a man with a long beard and a hook. He is a real pirate. He smiles and winks at them. + +Tim and Sam are scared and let go of the hat. They say, "Sorry, sir. We didn't know it was your hat." The pirate says, "That's all right, lads. You can wear it if you like. But you have to follow my orders and share the treasure. Do you want to join me on a pirate adventure?" + +Tim and Sam nod and say, "Yes, please." They wear the hat and the pirate gives them each a gold coin. He says, "Come on, then. Let's go to the ship. It's in the backyard. And don't forget to say 'Arrr'." They follow the pirate and say, "Arrr". They are very happy and excited. They have a new friend and a new game. They are jolly pirates. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their big house. Their house is rich. It has many rooms and toys and books and clothes. Lily and Ben have a lot of fun. + +One day, they find a big cushion in the living room. It is soft and fluffy and colorful. Lily and Ben want to bounce on it. They put it on the floor and jump on it. They laugh and giggle and shout. They bounce high and low and fast and slow. + +But their mom does not like the noise. She comes to the living room and sees the cushion. She is angry. She says, "Lily and Ben, stop bouncing on the cushion! You are making a mess and a racket! The cushion is not for bouncing. It is for sitting. Put it back on the sofa and go play somewhere else." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They like the cushion. They do not want to stop bouncing. They say, "But mom, bouncing is fun! The cushion is fun! Can we please bounce some more?" + +Their mom shakes her head. She says, "No, you cannot. Bouncing is not good for the cushion. It will make it dirty and flat and torn. The cushion is rich. It is expensive and beautiful and special. You have to be careful with it. Now, go play with your other toys and leave the cushion alone." + +Lily and Ben sigh. They do not understand why the cushion is rich. They think it is just a cushion. They think bouncing is better than sitting. But they do not want to make their mom more angry. They pick up the cushion and put it back on the sofa. They go to their room and play with their other toys. But they still miss the cushion. They wish they could bounce on it again. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to study animals. They had a book with pictures and names of many animals. One day, they went to the park with their book and looked for animals. + +They saw a bird, a dog, a cat, and a squirrel. They pointed at each animal and said its name. They were happy and learned a lot. + +Then, they heard a loud roar from behind a big bush. They were scared and curious. They walked slowly to the bush and peeked behind it. + +They saw a fierce lion with a big mane and sharp teeth. The lion saw them and roared again. Tom and Lily dropped their book and ran away as fast as they could. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "There is a lion in the park!" + +A man who worked in the park heard them and came to see what was wrong. He saw the lion and laughed. + +"Don't worry, kids. That is not a real lion. That is a toy lion that someone left here. It makes noises when you press a button. See?" He showed them the button and pressed it. The lion roared again. + +Tom and Lily felt silly and relieved. They picked up their book and thanked the man. + +They learned a new word that day: toy. They also learned to be careful when they study animals. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big bed with a blue sheet. Sometimes they shared their toys and books, but sometimes they fought over them. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with a doll that Ben was holding. She tried to grab it from him, but he pulled it back. "No, it's mine!" he shouted. "You have your own doll!" + +Lily was angry and sad. She ran to the bed and pulled the blue sheet over her head. She did not want to see Ben or talk to him. She cried quietly under the sheet. + +Ben felt bad for making Lily cry. He knew he was not nice to her. He wanted to say sorry and make her happy again. He looked around the room and saw a teddy bear that Lily liked. He picked it up and walked to the bed. + +He lifted the sheet and saw Lily's face. She had tears in her eyes and a frown on her mouth. He gave her the teddy bear and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. You can play with the doll if you want. I love you, sister." + +Lily looked at the teddy bear and then at Ben. She saw that he was sorry and that he loved her. She smiled and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, too, Ben. I was greedy. You can play with the teddy bear if you want. I love you, brother." + +They both came out from under the sheet and played together with the doll and the teddy bear. They learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that love is stronger than anger. They were happy and did not suffer anymore. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a mailbox near the road, where the mailman came every day. + +One day, they saw the mailman drive up in his red truck. He stopped by their mailbox and put some letters inside. Then he waved and drove away. + +"Let's go see the mail!" Lily said. She ran to the mailbox and opened the little door. She took out the letters and looked at them. + +"Who are they for?" Ben asked. He followed his sister and peeked over her shoulder. + +Lily read the names on the envelopes. She knew how to read some words, because she went to preschool. "This one is for Mommy, this one is for Daddy, and this one is for us!" she said. She showed Ben the letter with their names on it. It had a picture of a dinosaur on the front. + +"Wow, a dinosaur!" Ben said. He liked dinosaurs a lot. He wanted to see what was inside the letter. He tried to grab it from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"No, Ben, it's mine!" Lily said. She pulled the letter away from Ben. She wanted to open it first. + +"Give it to me, Lily, it's ours!" Ben said. He pulled the letter back from Lily. He wanted to open it too. + +They both pulled and pulled, until the letter ripped in half. They each had a piece of the letter, but they could not see the dinosaur anymore. They looked at the torn paper and felt sad. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was Mommy. She had seen them fighting over the mail. She came over and hugged them. + +"What happened, my loves?" she asked. She was calm and kind. + +"We ripped the letter, Mommy," Lily said. She showed Mommy her piece of paper. + +"We wanted to see the dinosaur, Mommy," Ben said. He showed Mommy his piece of paper. + +Mommy looked at the pieces and smiled. She said, "Don't worry, my loves, I can fix it. Come inside with me, and we can tape the letter together. Then we can read it and see the dinosaur. But next time, please share and be gentle. The mail is for everyone." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said they were sorry. They followed Mommy inside, holding their pieces of paper. They hoped the dinosaur was still there. They wanted to see it together. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their dolls. They had a picnic basket, some cups and plates, and a big blanket to sit on. They pretended to have tea and cake with their dolls, and talked in funny voices. + +"Would you like some more cake, Miss Daisy?" Anna asked her doll, holding a plastic slice. + +"Oh, yes please, Miss Anna. You are so kind and graceful," the doll answered, in Anna's high-pitched voice. + +Ben smiled and took a sip of his pretend tea. He looked at the sky and saw some dark clouds. He felt a drop of rain on his nose. + +"Uh-oh, I think it's going to rain soon," he said to Anna. "Maybe we should pack up and go home." + +Anna frowned and shook her head. She did not want to stop playing. + +"No, I don't want to go home. It's just a little rain. We can stay here and have fun," she said. + +Ben thought for a moment. He did not like getting wet, but he also did not want to make Anna sad. He had an idea. + +"I have a suggestion," he said. "Why don't we use the blanket as a tent? We can put it over our heads and pretend we are camping. Then we won't get wet, and we can still play." + +Anna liked Ben's suggestion. She nodded and smiled. + +"That sounds like a good idea, Ben. Let's do that," she said. + +They quickly folded the blanket and made a tent over their heads. They crawled inside with their dolls and their picnic basket. They pretended they were in a forest, and they heard birds and animals outside. They laughed and whispered and had a lot of fun. They did not mind the rain at all. They were happy and cozy in their blanket tent. +Anna and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were in a different world. They used the wardrobe as a door to the world. They put on hats and coats and scarves from the wardrobe. + +"Let's go to the snow world today," Anna said. "I want to make a snowman and a snow angel." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are working downstairs. They don't like noise." + +They opened the wardrobe and went inside. They closed the door behind them. They felt the cold air and saw the white snow. They smiled and ran out of the wardrobe. + +They started to make a snowman. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They found a carrot, a hat, and a scarf for the snowman. They gave him a smile and a nose. + +They were having fun. But then they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big lion. He had a mane and sharp teeth. He looked angry. He was coming towards them. + +"Run!" Anna shouted. "Back to the wardrobe!" + +They dropped their snowman and ran to the wardrobe. They opened the door and jumped inside. They slammed the door shut. They heard the lion roar again. He scratched the door with his claws. + +They were scared. They hugged each other. They tried to be calm. + +"Maybe he will go away," Ben said. + +"Maybe," Anna said. "But we can't go back to the snow world. It's too dangerous." + +They waited for a long time. They listened to the lion. They hoped he would leave. + +They heard a knock on the door. They jumped. They thought it was the lion. + +"Anna? Ben? Are you in there?" They heard Mom's voice. + +They opened the door. They saw Mom. She looked worried. + +"Mom!" They cried. "We're here! We're OK!" + +They ran to Mom and hugged her. They told her about the lion and the snow world. Mom looked surprised. + +She smiled and hugged them. She said they had a big imagination. She said they should be careful with the wardrobe. She said they should not make too much noise. + +She took them downstairs. She gave them hot chocolate and cookies. She said they could play in the living room. She said they could watch a movie. + +They agreed. They were happy. They forgot about the lion and the snow world. They watched a movie with Mom. They felt calm and safe. +Lily and Max are twins who share a room. Lily likes to keep her toys and books in neat piles on her shelf. Max likes to scatter his toys and books all over the floor. Lily often complains to Max that he makes a mess and takes up too much space. + +One day, their mom tells them they have to clean their room before they can go to the park. Lily starts to put her things away, but Max does not. He says he likes his room the way it is. Lily gets angry and says, "Max, you are being lazy and selfish. You have to help me clean. There is no space for me to walk or play. Look, you even put your truck on my bed!" + +Max does not listen. He says, "Lily, you are being bossy and boring. You have to let me have fun. There is plenty of space for you. Look, you have your whole shelf and your desk. And I like my truck on your bed. It makes it more cozy." + +Lily and Max start to argue and shout. Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the mess and the fight. She is not happy. She says, "Lily and Max, you have to stop complaining and start cooperating. You have to share this room and respect each other's things. Lily, you have to let Max have some space to be creative. Max, you have to let Lily have some space to be organized. And you both have to clean your room now, or you will not go to the park." + +Lily and Max realize they have been silly and mean. They say sorry to each other and to their mom. They decide to work together and make their room tidy and nice. They put their toys and books in boxes and baskets. They leave some space for Lily's piles and some space for Max's truck. They make their beds and hug each other. Their mom smiles and says, "Good job, Lily and Max. You have made your room a happy space. Now you can go to the park and have fun." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toy cars and trucks. One day, they have a test at school. The test is about colors and shapes. Tom and Sam study hard. They want to do well on the test. + +But when they get to school, they see a big problem. Some bad kids have taken their toy cars and trucks. The bad kids say they are playing war. They make loud noises and crash the toys. Tom and Sam are sad and angry. They want their toys back. But the bad kids are bigger and stronger. Tom and Sam feel helpless. + +They go to their teacher and tell her what happened. The teacher is not happy. She tells the bad kids to stop playing war and give back the toys. She says war is not a good game. She says they have to share and be nice. The bad kids are scared of the teacher. They do what she says. They give back the toys and say sorry. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They hug their teacher and thank her. They get their toys back and check if they are okay. They are not broken. They are still good. Tom and Sam smile and go to their class. They are ready for their test. They think they will do well. They are friends. They help each other. +Anna and Ben love to visit their elderly grandma every week. She lives in a small house with a big garden, where they can play and explore. Grandma likes to tell them stories about when she was young, and show them pictures and toys from the past. + +One day, they were playing hide and seek in the garden, and Anna found a good spot behind a bush. She waited for Ben to find her, but he did not come. She heard him call her name, but he sounded far away. She peeked out from the bush, and saw that he was on the other side of the garden, near the fence. He looked confused and scared. + +Anna ran to him, and asked him what was wrong. He pointed to the fence, and said, "Look, Anna, look!" Anna looked, and saw a big hole in the fence. Through the hole, she saw a strange place, with tall buildings, bright lights, and noisy cars. It did not look like their street at all. + +Anna and Ben were curious and scared. They did not know what to do. They wanted to see the strange place, but they also wanted to stay with grandma. They paused for a time, and looked at each other. Then they heard grandma's voice, calling them from the house. She sounded happy and warm. + +Anna and Ben decided to go back to grandma. They did not want to make her worry, or miss her stories and hugs. They ran to the house, and told her what they saw. Grandma listened, and smiled. She said, "That is the city, my dears. It is a very different place from here. Maybe one day, I will take you there, and show you around. But for now, let's have some cookies and milk, and enjoy our time together." Anna and Ben agreed, and hugged grandma. They were happy to be with her, and to have each other. They forgot about the hole in the fence, and the strange place. They only remembered their grandma's love. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many trees. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lila!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find a hidden treasure!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lila said. "But we have to be careful. Mom said there are wild animals in the park." + +They ran to the hill and started to climb. They saw many birds and flowers and bugs. They heard many noises, but they were not scared. They were having fun. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a big lake with many ducks and fish. They saw a bridge that crossed the lake. They saw a house with a fence and a sign. + +"Wow, look at that, Lila!" Tom said. "Let's go to the house and see who lives there!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lila said. "But we have to be quiet. Maybe the people are sleeping." + +They ran to the bridge and crossed the lake. They ran to the house and peeked through the fence. They saw a big dog with black fur and sharp teeth. The dog saw them and started to bark. + +"Whoa, look at that, Lila!" Tom said. "That dog is wild! Let's run away!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lila said. "But we have to be fast. The dog is angry!" + +They turned around and ran back to the bridge. But the bridge was broken. A big hole was in the middle of the bridge. They could not cross the lake. + +"Oh no, look at that, Lila!" Tom said. "The bridge is broken! How can we get back?" + +"I don't know, Tom!" Lila said. "We are trapped!" + +The dog jumped over the fence and ran to the bridge. The dog was hungry and wanted to eat them. The dog growled and showed its teeth. + +"Help, help, Lila!" Tom said. "The dog is going to scare us!" + +"Help, help, Tom!" Lila said. "The dog is going to bite us!" + +They screamed and cried and hugged each other. They hoped someone would hear them and save them. But no one came. The dog reached them and jumped on them. The dog scared them and bit them. They were hurt and sad. They wished they never went to the hill. They wished they stayed in the park. They wished they listened to Mom. The end. +Lily was very happy today. She was going to see her aunt Sara. Aunt Sara lived far away, so Lily did not see her often. Lily liked to talk to aunt Sara. Aunt Sara was funny and kind. She always had stories and games for Lily. + +Lily and her mom got in the car. Lily asked, "How long until we get to aunt Sara's house?" Mom said, "About an hour, sweetie. Be patient, okay?" Lily nodded, but she was impatient. She wanted to see aunt Sara now. She looked out the window and saw trees and houses and cars. She got bored. + +"Mom, can I talk to aunt Sara on the phone?" Lily asked. Mom said, "Sure, honey. Here, I'll call her for you." Mom dialed aunt Sara's number and gave the phone to Lily. Lily said, "Hi, aunt Sara! It's me, Lily!" + +"Hi, Lily! I'm so happy to hear your voice!" aunt Sara said. "Are you excited to see me?" Lily said, "Yes, yes, yes! I can't wait to see you, aunt Sara! What are we going to do today?" Aunt Sara said, "Well, we can play with my dog, and bake some cookies, and read some books, and have a tea party. How does that sound?" + +Lily said, "That sounds awesome, aunt Sara! I love you!" Aunt Sara said, "I love you too, Lily! See you soon!" Lily gave the phone back to mom and smiled. She was still impatient, but she was also happy. She knew aunt Sara was waiting for her. She knew they would have a lot of fun. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They had a big log that they used as a bridge over a stream. They pretended to be brave explorers who crossed the log to find new lands. + +One day, they saw a big hole in the log. They wondered what was inside. Tim said, "Let's look in the hole. Maybe there is a treasure or a secret." Sam said, "No, it might be dangerous. There could be a snake or a spider or a monster." Tim said, "Don't be scared. We are brave explorers. Come on, follow me." + +Tim walked to the log and bent down to peek in the hole. He saw something shiny and round. He reached his hand to grab it. He thought it was a coin or a medal. He did not see the teeth and the eyes that were waiting for him. + +Suddenly, a loud snap and a scream made Sam jump. He ran to the log and saw Tim's hand bleeding and a big rat biting it. The rat had made the hole in the log and used it as a trap. Sam grabbed a stick and hit the rat until it let go of Tim's hand and ran away. + +Tim cried and hugged Sam. Sam said, "It's okay, Tim. I'm here. You are brave. You tried to improve the log. But sometimes, things are not what they seem. We have to be careful and smart." Tim said, "Thank you, Sam. You are brave too. You saved me. You are the best brother." They walked back to their home, holding hands. They learned a lesson that day. They still played in the woods, but they never looked in the hole again. +Tom and Lily were playing with shapes. They had a big box with holes of different shapes. They had to put the right shape in the right hole. Tom liked the circle shape. He put it in the circle hole. Lily liked the star shape. She put it in the star hole. They had fun with the shapes. + +Then Mom came and said it was time for lunch. She asked them what they wanted to eat. Tom said he wanted a sandwich. Lily said she wanted a pizza. Mom said they could have both. She made them a sandwich and a pizza. She cut the sandwich and the pizza into shapes. She cut the sandwich into triangles. She cut the pizza into squares. She gave them their plates. + +Tom and Lily looked at their plates. They saw the shapes. They smiled. They said thank you to Mom. They ate their lunch. They liked the shapes. They said the sandwich and the pizza were yummy. They were happy. They finished their lunch. They asked Mom if they could play with shapes again. Mom said yes. She said they could also learn the names of the shapes. Tom and Lily said yes. They wanted to learn the names of the shapes. They went back to the box with the holes. They played and learned with the shapes. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with a swing and a slide. One day, they saw a shiny bird on a branch. It had many colors and a long tail. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +Max nodded. He wanted to touch the bird. He climbed the tree and reached for it. But the bird flew away and made a loud noise. + +"Hey, come back!" Max shouted. He followed the bird to another tree. + +Lily was scared. She did not like to climb high. She called for Max to come down. + +"Max, stop! It is too wild! You can fall and hurt yourself!" + +But Max did not listen. He wanted to catch the bird. He jumped from one tree to another. He did not see the hole in the ground. + +Suddenly, he tripped and fell. He landed on a pile of leaves. He felt a pain in his leg. He cried. + +Lily ran to him. She saw his leg was red and swollen. She hugged him and said sorry. + +"Max, are you okay? I will tell mom. She will help you." + +But then, the bird came back. It landed on Max's head. It looked at him with big eyes. It spoke. + +"Don't cry, little boy. I am sorry I made you fall. I am a magic bird. I can make your leg better. Just say please." + +Max and Lily were shocked. They had never heard a bird talk. They looked at each other. They said please. + +The bird nodded. It touched Max's leg with its beak. It sang a song. Max felt a warm feeling in his leg. He looked at it. It was not red and swollen anymore. It was normal. + +"Wow, thank you, magic bird!" Max said. He smiled. + +The bird smiled too. It said goodbye. It flew away. + +Lily and Max hugged each other. They were happy. They went back to their swing and slide. They played until mom called them for lunch. They did not tell mom about the magic bird. They kept it as a secret. They hoped to see it again. +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 rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, our snowman is smiling!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. He likes the snow," Tom said. + +They saw a big hole in the fence. They wanted to see what was behind it. They ran to the hole and peeked through. + +They saw a big dog. The dog was black and brown. He had a chain around his neck. He looked angry. + +"Wow, a dog!" Lily said. + +"Shh, don't make noise. He might hear us," Tom said. + +But it was too late. The dog heard them and barked loudly. He pulled on his chain and tried to reach them. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom said. + +They ran away from the hole. The dog chased them. He broke his chain. He was very fast. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not know what to do. They saw a cheap car in the street. The car was old and dirty. It had a broken window. + +"Quick, get in the car!" Tom said. + +They got in the car and closed the door. They hoped the dog would not find them. + +They waited in the car. They were cold and hungry. They wished they had their coats and snacks. + +They heard the dog outside. He sniffed around the car. He scratched the door. He growled. + +Lily and Tom hugged each other. They did not move. They did not speak. They tried to freeze. + +They hoped the dog would go away. They hoped someone would help them. They hoped their snowman was still smiling. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. + +One day, their mom brings home a new baby. She says, "This is your little sister, Lily. She is an infant. She is very small and cute. You have to be nice to her and help me take care of her." + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see the infant. They go to the crib and look at Lily. She is sleeping. She has a pink blanket and a tiny hat. + +Anna says, "She is so small. How small is she?" + +Ben says, "I don't know. Let's measure her." + +Anna says, "How do we measure her?" + +Ben says, "We can use this ruler. It has numbers on it. We can see how many numbers she is." + +Anna says, "Okay. You hold the ruler and I will move her." + +Ben says, "No, I will move her and you hold the ruler." + +Anna says, "No, I want to move her. You always get to do the fun things." + +Ben says, "No, I want to move her. You always take my things." + +They start to argue and pull the ruler. They make a lot of noise. + +Lily wakes up and starts to cry. She does not like the noise and the pulling. She is scared and sad. + +Their mom hears the cry and comes to the crib. She sees Anna and Ben fighting over the ruler. She sees Lily crying. She is angry and worried. + +She says, "What are you doing? You are being terrible. You are hurting your sister. You have to stop right now. Give me the ruler and go to your room. You are in trouble." + +Anna and Ben feel ashamed. They say, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Lily." + +They give the ruler to their mom and go to their room. They sit on their beds and think about what they did. They feel sorry for Lily. They want to make her happy. + +They say, "Maybe we can draw her a picture. Or sing her a song. Or read her a book. We can be nice to her and share with her. We can be good twins and good siblings." + +They hug each other and smile. They decide to be better to Lily and their mom. They hope they can measure Lily another day, when she is awake and happy. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a big roll of tape in the closet. They think it is fun to stick the tape on things. + +Lily wants to make a crown with the tape. She sticks some tape on her head and says, "I am a queen!" Max wants to make a sword with the tape. He sticks some tape on a stick and says, "I am a knight!" + +But then, they run out of tape. Lily sees that Max has a long piece of tape on his sword. She wants it for her crown. She tries to pull the tape from Max's sword. Max does not like that. He tries to keep the tape on his sword. They start to quarrel. + +"Give me the tape!" Lily says. + +"No, it is mine!" Max says. + +They pull and tug and yell. The tape breaks. They both fall down. They are sad and angry. They do not want to play anymore. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken tape and the unhappy children. She is not happy either. She says, "Why are you quarreling? You are friends. You should share and be kind." + +She picks up the tape and shows them. She says, "Look, this tape is not very good. It is sticky and weak. It does not make a good crown or a good sword. But I have something better for you." + +She goes to the drawer and takes out some paper and crayons. She says, "These are brilliant. You can make anything you want with them. You can make a crown and a sword and many other things. And you can make them together. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Max look at each other. They feel sorry for quarreling. They nod and smile. They say, "Yes, please!" + +Mom gives them the paper and crayons. They sit on the floor and start to draw. They make a crown and a sword and many other things. They share and help each other. They have fun. They are friends again. +Sara liked to count. She counted her fingers, her toes, her toys, and her books. She wanted to learn more words, too. She asked her mom to teach her new words every day. + +One day, Sara saw a big book on the shelf. It had many words and pictures. She wanted to read it. She asked her mom, "Can I read this book?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That book is too hard for you, Sara. It has many big words that you don't know yet. Why don't you read this book instead?" She gave Sara a small book with few words and bright colors. + +Sara was not happy. She wanted to read the big book. She said, "No, I want this book. I can count the words. Look, one, two, three, four, five..." She pointed at the words on the cover. + +Her mom shook her head and said, "Sara, counting the words is not the same as reading them. You need to know what the words mean and how they sound. This book is for older kids. You can read it when you are bigger and smarter." + +Sara felt confused. She did not understand why she could not read the big book. She thought counting the words was enough. She did not like the small book. She threw it on the floor and cried. She said, "I don't want to read. I only want to count." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Sara, I'm sorry you are upset. I know you love to count. But reading is fun, too. You can learn many new words and stories. You can count and read at the same time. Let me show you how." She picked up the small book and opened it. She pointed at the first word and said, "This word is cat. Can you say cat?" + +Sara stopped crying and looked at the word. She said, "Cat. That is one word." + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, that is one word. And this is a picture of a cat. Can you see the cat?" + +Sara looked at the picture and said, "Yes, I see the cat. It is black and white. It has two ears and a tail." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's right. You are very smart, Sara. Do you want to read more words and see more pictures?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I want to read more words and see more pictures. And I want to count them, too." + +Her mom said, "Okay, let's read and count together. This will be fun." She turned the page and said, "This word is dog. Can you say dog?" +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big orange dog near a fountain. The dog was very wet and looked happy. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. He might bite or bark," Tom said. + +They walked slowly to the dog and said hello. The dog wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was very friendly and soft. + +"Hi, dog. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +The dog barked and shook his body. Water flew everywhere and made Tom and Lily wet too. They laughed and hugged the dog. + +"His name is Splash. He likes to play in the water," a voice said. + +They turned and saw a man with a leash. He was the dog's owner. + +"Sorry, he made you wet. He is very playful and loves people," the man said. + +"That's OK. We like him too. He is a nice dog," Tom said. + +"Can we play with him some more?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but only if you ask your parents first. And remember to be gentle and kind to animals. They have feelings too," the man said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and ran to their parents. They asked if they could play with Splash. Their parents said yes and smiled. They went back to the dog and had fun. + +The moral of the story is: Be friendly and respectful to animals. They can be good friends and teach you new things. +Sara likes to sing. She sings all the time. She sings in the morning, she sings at lunch, she sings at night. She sings loud and happy. + +One day, Sara sees a big box on the porch. She runs to the box and opens it. Inside the box, there is a fake bird. The bird is blue and yellow and has a red beak. It has a button on its chest. + +Sara pushes the button. The bird starts to sing. It sings a pretty song. Sara likes the song. She sings with the bird. They sing loud and happy. + +Mom comes to the porch. She sees Sara and the bird. She smiles. She says, "Who gave you this bird, Sara?" + +Sara says, "I don't know, Mom. It was in the box. Maybe it was from Grandma. She likes birds, too." + +Mom says, "Yes, maybe it was from Grandma. She loves you very much. And so do I. You have a beautiful voice, Sara. And so does your bird." + +Sara hugs Mom. She hugs the bird. She says, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Grandma. Thank you, bird. I love you all very much." + +They sing loud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her soft crayons. One day, she ran out of red ink and asked her mommy for more. + +"Mommy, can you please give me more red ink?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let me pause what I'm doing and get it for you," replied her mommy. + +Lily was so happy when her mommy gave her the ink. She drew a beautiful picture of a flower and showed it to her mommy. + +"Wow, Lily! Your picture is so pretty," said her mommy. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love to draw." + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to have plenty of ink so she could keep drawing her beautiful pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily wanted to make a pretty picture for her mommy. She got some paper and crayons, but she needed tape to stick the paper together. + +Lily went to her mommy and asked, "Mommy, can you help me find some tape? I want to make a picture for you." Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's go find some tape." + +They looked in the kitchen and the bedroom, but they couldn't find any tape. Lily started to wonder where they could find some. Then, her mommy remembered that there was some tape in the garage. + +They went to the garage and found the tape. It was easy to use and Lily was able to make a beautiful picture for her mommy. Her mommy was so proud of her and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever needed tape, she could find it in the garage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, Lily's mom told her to come inside and take a nap. But Lily didn't want to take a nap. She wanted to watch the sunset. + +Lily's mom told her that she could watch the sunset after her nap. But Lily didn't listen. She snuck out of the house to watch the sunset. She sat on the dry grass and watched the beautiful colors in the sky. + +But then, it started to get dark. Lily didn't know how to get back home. She tried to call for her mom, but no one could hear her. She was lost. And then, it started to rain. Lily got wet and cold. She wished she had listened to her mom and stayed inside. + +In the end, Lily's mom found her and brought her home. But Lily learned an important lesson. She should always listen when her mom tells her to do something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the evening when the sun was going down. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a bird flying in the sky. She wanted to catch the bird, but it was too high up. + +Lily thought for a moment and remembered that her mom had told her that birds like to rest in trees in the evening. So, she decided to look for a tree. She walked around and finally found a big tree with lots of branches. She climbed up the tree and waited patiently. + +Suddenly, Lily saw the bird coming towards her. She was very alert and waited for the right moment. When the bird was close enough, she reached out and caught it! She was so happy and proud of herself. She even kneeled down to thank the bird for letting her catch it. From that day on, Lily knew that if she wanted something, she had to think and be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to a restaurant with her mommy and daddy. The restaurant was very charming with pretty lights and yummy smells. Lily loved it! + +But then, Lily saw a little bird outside that was stuck in a tree. The bird was scared and couldn't fly away. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she asked her mommy and daddy to rescue it. They got a ladder and rescued the bird from the tree. + +After that, Lily and her family went back to the charming restaurant and had a delicious meal. Lily felt happy knowing that she helped the little bird. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very smart and liked to tell jokes to his friends. One day, Timmy told a joke to his friend Johnny, but Johnny didn't think it was funny. Johnny said, "That's a dumb joke, Timmy!" Timmy felt sad because he thought his joke was good. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich for lunch. She spread peanut butter and jelly on the bread. Timmy loved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! But when he took a bite, he realized the peanut butter was spread too thick and it made the sandwich taste bad. Timmy was upset because he was looking forward to a tasty lunch. + +Timmy decided to tell his mom about his bad sandwich. She listened and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I'll make you a new one." Timmy felt happy that his mom understood his problem. He also felt happy because he thought of a new joke to tell his friends tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. One day, she found a piece of chalk that looked like a rainbow. She was so excited to use it! + +Lily drew all kinds of pictures with her rainbow chalk. She drew flowers, butterflies, and even a big sun. When she was finished, she took a little lick of the chalk. It didn't taste very good, but she didn't mind. She was just happy to have her rainbow chalk. + +As the sun began to set, Lily's mommy called her inside for dinner. Lily washed her hands and sat down at the table. She told her mommy all about her rainbow chalk and how excited she was to use it. Her mommy smiled and told her how proud she was of her artwork. Lily felt happy and proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a huge brother named Max. Max liked to play with his toys, but he didn't like to share them with his little sister, Lily. Lily would demand to play with Max's toys, but he would always say no. + +One day, Lily found a huge ball in the yard. She was so happy and wanted to play with it. But Max also wanted to play with the ball. Lily demanded that she should play with the ball first. Max thought about it and decided to be nice to his sister. He let her play with the ball first, and then they played together. + +From that day on, Max learned that sharing is good, and he started to share his toys with Lily. They became the best of friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy saw an ancient treasure chest under a tree. + +He told his friend, Sally, "Look! A treasure chest!" Sally said, "Wow! Let's open it!" Timmy tried to open the treasure chest, but it was too heavy. + +Suddenly, a shadow appeared behind them. It was Timmy's dad. He said, "Let me help you open the treasure chest." Together, they opened the treasure chest and found a map to a secret island. + +Timmy and Sally were so excited to go on an adventure to find the secret island. They thanked Timmy's dad and ran off into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and jump on her trampoline. One day, she saw a big frog and asked him if he wanted to jump with her. The frog said yes and they jumped together. + +As they were jumping, they saw the king walking by. The king was very spoiled and had everything he wanted. He saw Lily and the frog having fun and he wanted to join in. But he didn't know how to jump on the trampoline and fell off. + +Lily and the frog helped the king up and showed him how to jump. The king had so much fun that he realized he didn't need all his fancy things to be happy. From that day on, he was no longer spoiled and played with Lily and the frog every day. The moral of the story is that it's important to share and have fun with others, no matter who they are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip everywhere she went. One day, she saw a mighty tomato in her garden. It was so big and red, she couldn't believe her eyes. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the tomato too. "Wow, that's a big tomato!" she said. + +Lily replied, "I know! It's so mighty!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's pick it and make some yummy tomato soup for dinner." + +Lily was so excited and skipped over to the tomato. She picked it and held it up high. "Look how big it is!" she exclaimed. + +Together, they went inside and made the most delicious tomato soup they had ever tasted. And from that day on, Lily continued to skip and explore her garden, always on the lookout for more mighty tomatoes. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Max. Max loved to sleep all day long and eat lots of food. One day, Max's friend, a little mouse named Lily, came to visit him. + +"Max, you need to exercise more," said Lily. "You are getting too fat." + +"I don't want to exercise," replied Max. "I just want to sleep and eat." + +Lily didn't give up. She knew Max needed encouragement to be healthy. "Come on, Max. Let's play a game of catch. It will be fun and good for you." + +Max thought about it and finally agreed. They played catch until the sun went down and the light went away. Max felt tired but happy. + +"Thank you, Lily," said Max. "You encouraged me to be active and now I feel much better." + +From that day on, Max started to exercise more and eat healthier. He felt lighter and more energetic. And he knew he had Lily to thank for encouraging him to make a positive change. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat snowman. He loved to play in the snow with his friends. One day, it started to get warm and the snowman began to melt. His friends were sad and didn't know what to do. They decided to ask a lawyer for help. The lawyer was very smart and had an idea. He said they should move the snowman to a colder place so he wouldn't melt anymore. The friends were so happy and thanked the lawyer for his help. From that day on, the snowman lived in a cold, snowy place and never melted again. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little bird. He loved to fly around and explore new places. One day, he saw a big stage in the middle of the forest. He wanted to fly up and see what was happening, so he did. + +But when he landed on the stage, he saw that he wasn't supposed to be there. The other animals were angry with him and said he had done something wrong. They decided to punish him by making him leave the stage and go back to his own home. + +The little bird felt sad and ashamed, but he learned an important lesson. He realized that sometimes it's best to stay in your own place and not go where you're not supposed to be. From that day on, he was happy just flying around in his own little part of the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures of animals. One day, Lily's mom gave her a piece of paper and told her to fold it in half. Lily did as she was told and made a card. Her mom then gave her some stickers to put on the card. Lily picked out the stickers she liked and put them on the card. Her mom then told her to label the card with her name. Lily wrote her name on the card and was so happy with how it turned out. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and saw the card. He thought it was so pretty and asked Lily if he could have it. Lily said yes and her dad put it in his pocket. He loved that the card was flexible, so he could carry it around with him all day. Every time he looked at it, he smiled and thought of Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, her mom took her to a new park she had never been to before. When they arrived, Lily's mom introduced her to some new friends she had never met before. + +Lily loved to touch things and feel the different textures. She felt the rough bark of a tree, the smooth slide, and the bumpy rocks. As they played, the sky became gloomy and dark clouds covered the sun. Lily's mom said it was time to go home before it started to rain. + +On the way home, Lily saw a big puddle and wanted to jump in it. Her mom said no because they didn't want to get wet. But Lily was feeling mischievous and jumped in the puddle anyway. Her mom laughed and said, "You are such a silly girl!" and they went home with wet clothes and big smiles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play games. One day, she saw her big brother playing a game called chess. + +"What's that?" Lily asked her brother. + +"It's a game where you move the pieces to try and capture the other player's king," her brother explained. + +Lily thought it looked fun, but also a little dangerous. "Can I play too?" she asked. + +"Sure," her brother said, "but we have to be careful not to knock over the pieces." + +Lily tried her best, but she accidentally knocked over a piece. "I'm sorry," she said. + +"It's okay," her brother said with a smile. "Just be more careful next time." + +Lily felt happy that she got to play chess with her brother and she also felt proud that she climbed a big tree earlier that day. She knew that even though some things might be a little dangerous or difficult, she could still try her best and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a ladder. He needed to fix his roof, so he put the ladder up against his house. But when he tried to climb up, he fell down! It was a terrible fall, but he wasn't hurt. + +His friend came over to help and they both laughed at what happened. They put the ladder back up and this time, the man made it to the top. He fixed his roof and was very happy. From then on, he always made sure the ladder was steady before he climbed up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's toy car broke and he needed a new gear to fix it. Timmy's mom took him to the toy store to find a new gear. Timmy found a gear that was cheap and his mom bought it for him. + +When Timmy got home, he tried to fix his toy car with the new gear. But, when he turned it on, the car started to burn. Timmy was scared and ran to his mom. His mom saw that the gear was not the right one for the car and it made the car burn. She took the car away and promised to buy Timmy a new one. Timmy was happy and played with his other toys until his mom came back with a new car that worked perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a messy room with toys everywhere on the carpet. Her mom came in and said, "Lily, your room is so messy! Can you please clean it up?" + +Lily replied, "I don't want to clean it up. I want to play with my toys." + +Mom said, "But Lily, we need to take care of our things and keep our room clean." + +Lily thought about what her mom said and decided to clean up her toys. She picked up her dolls, stuffed animals, and blocks and put them away. When she was done, she felt proud of herself for taking care of her things and making her room look nice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal for breakfast every day. One morning, he poured his cereal into a bowl and added some milk. But when he looked at the milk, it wasn't clear like it usually was. It was all cloudy and yucky. + +Timmy didn't want to eat his cereal with yucky milk. So, he asked his mom to get him some clear milk. His mom told him that the milk was still good, but Timmy didn't want to take any chances. He asked his mom to stay with him while he ate his cereal, just in case anything happened. + +His mom stayed with him and watched him eat his cereal. Timmy was happy because he didn't have to eat yucky cereal. From that day on, Timmy always made sure his milk was clear before he ate his cereal. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Sarah. She had a big computer. She loved to play games and watch movies on it. + +One day, her little friend came over to play. But the computer was not working. The little friend was sad. + +Sarah was generous and said, "I will allow you to use my computer!" The little friend was so happy and said, "Thank you, Sarah!" + +They played games and watched movies together. The little friend had so much fun. Sarah was happy to share her computer with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While they were playing, they saw a witch in the park. The witch had a terrible hat and was flying on a broomstick. + +Lily's friend said, "I believe that witch is going to cast a spell on us!" But Lily said, "Don't worry, witches are not real. It's just someone playing a trick on us." + +Suddenly, the witch flew down to them and said, "Hello, children! I'm not a real witch, I'm just a person in a costume. I'm here to give you some candy!" The children were happy and thanked the witch for the candy. + +After that, Lily's friend said, "I still think witches are terrible." But Lily said, "I don't think so, they can be friendly too!" And they all laughed and continued playing in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet cricket named Jiminy. Timmy enjoyed playing with Jiminy every day. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room because he wanted to play with Jiminy instead. + +Jiminy chirped, "Timmy, you should be obedient and clean your room. Then we can play without any worries!" + +Timmy listened to Jiminy and cleaned his room. Afterward, they played together and Timmy was happy that he listened to his friend's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very hungry and wanted to find some honey to eat. The bear went to the forest to look for honey. Suddenly, the bear saw a butterfly. The butterfly was flying in the sky. The bear wanted to fly too, but he was too big and heavy. The bear felt sorry that he couldn't fly like the butterfly. + +The bear continued to walk in the forest and found a beehive. The bear tried to reach the honey, but he couldn't. The bear remembered the butterfly and thought that if he could fly, he could reach the honey. The bear decided to ask the butterfly for help. The bear said sorry to the butterfly for scaring her earlier and asked if she could help him. The butterfly agreed and carried the bear to the beehive. The bear got the honey and thanked the butterfly for her help. From that day on, the bear and the butterfly became friends and flew together in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green yard. One day, she saw a pine tree with delicate branches. She wanted to touch them, but she was afraid she might break them. Suddenly, her mom called her to come inside for lunch. So, she said goodbye to the pine tree and ran inside to eat her favorite sandwich. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a little basket. She would carry it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was playing with her basket when suddenly she dropped it. All of her toys fell out and scattered on the ground. + +Lily was very sorry and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can pick up your toys together." They picked up all of the toys and put them back in the basket. + +From that day on, Lily was more careful with her basket and never dropped it again. And every time she played with it, she remembered to hold it tight. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo. The hippo was very hungry and wanted to eat something. The hippo went to the river to find some food. The hippo saw a brilliant fruit on a tree near the river. The hippo tried to reach the fruit, but it was too high. Suddenly, the hippo slipped and fell into the river. The hippo tried to swim, but it was too tired. The hippo needed help, but no one was there to help. The hippo drowned and died. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, they decided to make spaghetti for dinner. Lily helped her mommy boil the water and cook the noodles. + +While they were cooking, Lily noticed that the light bulb in the kitchen was broken. She told her mommy, "Mommy, the light bulb is broken. Can we fix it?" Her mommy said, "Yes, we can fix it after we finish cooking." + +After they finished cooking, Lily's mommy got a new bulb and they fixed the light. Lily was very polite and said, "Thank you, mommy. The kitchen looks bright now!" They enjoyed their spaghetti dinner together, feeling happy and proud of their cooking skills. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy had a furry white coat and a big heart. One day, Fluffy was feeling very tired and wanted to relax. So, he hopped over to a cozy spot under a tree and lay down. + +As Fluffy was resting, he felt his heart beating slowly and calmly. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, feeling very relaxed. Suddenly, he heard a rustling noise and opened his eyes to see his friend, a little mouse named Squeaky. + +Squeaky saw that Fluffy was relaxing and decided to join him. She snuggled up next to Fluffy and they both enjoyed the peaceful moment together. From that day on, Fluffy and Squeaky would often relax together under the tree, feeling their hearts beat calmly and enjoying each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, she found a shiny rock that made her smile. + +Lily showed the rock to her friend, Timmy. "Look at my shiny rock!" she said. Timmy was upset because he wanted a shiny rock too. But Lily had an idea. "Let's go find more shiny rocks together!" she said. + +As they walked, they saw a big tree with a knot in it. Lily tried to untie the knot, but it was too tight. "I can't get it undone," she said. Timmy tried too, but the knot wouldn't budge. They decided to leave the knot and keep looking for shiny rocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a butterfly trapped in a jar. Lily wanted to help the butterfly, so she opened the jar to release it. The butterfly flew away and Lily felt happy. + +As she continued to play, she noticed that the ground was very dry. It was so dry that there were cracks in the dirt. Lily decided to water the plants to help them grow. She used a watering can and carefully poured water onto the ground. The plants began to grow and inch by inch, they got bigger and bigger. + +Lily felt proud of herself for helping the butterfly and the plants. She knew that even though she was just a little girl, she could make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his stuff. He had a tough toy truck that he loved to drive around. + +One day, Timmy's mom brought home a new toy for Timmy. It was a puzzle with lots of pieces. Timmy tried to put the puzzle together, but it was too tough for him. He asked his mom for help, but she encouraged him to try to do it himself. + +Timmy kept trying, but he still couldn't figure it out. He started to question if he would ever be able to solve the puzzle. Just when he was about to give up, his older sister came in and helped him. Together, they solved the tough puzzle and Timmy was so happy. He thanked his sister and went back to playing with his stuff. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was flying in the sky and was very happy. Suddenly, the bird saw a tree and decided to hang on a branch. The bird was tired and wanted to rest. + +While hanging on the branch, the bird saw a group of animals. They were talking about their opinions on the bird. The bird felt sad because they were saying mean things about it. The bird wanted to fly away, but it was too tired. + +As the sun set, the bird fell asleep while hanging on the branch. When it woke up, it was too late. The branch broke and the bird fell to the ground. The animals saw what happened and felt sorry for the bird. They realized their opinions were wrong and tried to help the bird, but it was too late. The little bird had passed away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to observe the birds in the sky and the flowers in the garden. One day, he saw a little bird with a colorful band on its leg. + +"Wow, that bird has a pretty band!" Timmy said. + +"Yes, it does. That band helps us know where the bird comes from," his mom replied. + +Timmy was so excited to observe more birds with bands. He ran outside and saw a little sparrow with a band too. He felt happy and amazed to see the little bird up close. From that day on, Timmy always observed the birds and their little bands whenever he went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her big brother, Jack. One day, Lily accidentally knocked over a cabinet and it fell down with a loud crash. She was scared and started to cry. + +But Jack came to her and said, "Don't worry Lily, I will support you." He picked her up and hugged her tightly. He then helped clean up the mess and put the cabinet back together. + +After they finished, Jack said, "Let's take a deep breath and be calm." They both closed their eyes and took a deep breath in and out. Lily felt much better and smiled at her big brother. From that day on, Lily knew that Jack would always be there to support her and make her feel calm. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was very big and had lots of water inside. One day, a little boy came to play near the tank. His mommy told him to be careful and not go too close to the tank. She warned him that he could fall in and get hurt. The little boy listened to his mommy and played far away from the tank. He was very careful and had lots of fun playing with his toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food. One day, her mommy made her a big meal with chicken and rice. Lily was so happy to eat it all up! + +After she finished her meal, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They were playing with a ball when suddenly it split in half! Lily's friend said it wasn't fair because they couldn't play anymore. But then Lily had an idea. She suggested they play a different game instead. + +Everyone agreed and they had lots of fun playing a new game together. Lily was happy that they found a fair solution to their problem. And when it was time to go home, Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and said, "I'm so proud of you for being kind and fair to your friends." That made Lily smile from ear to ear. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a unique axe. It was special because it was the only one of its kind. One day, the man was walking in the forest when he saw a little girl. She was sad because she lost her toy. The man wanted to help her, so he gave her his axe. The little girl was very happy and said thank you. The man felt good because he helped someone in need. +One day, a little girl named Lily was walking in the park with her mommy. They saw a shiny penny on the ground. "Look mommy, a penny!" said Lily. "Can I pick it up?" "Sure, but remember to always ask before picking things up," said mommy. + +Lily picked up the penny and put it in her pocket. "It's so shiny!" she said. "I want to keep it clean." "That's a good idea," said mommy. "Things that are clean always stay nice and pretty." + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toys in her room. She saw a toy car that was dirty. "I want to clean it," she said. "Things that are clean always shine." She cleaned the car and it looked brand new. + +The next day, Lily and her mommy went back to the park. They saw a little boy crying because he lost his shiny toy car. Lily remembered how she cleaned her toy car and said, "I can help you find it! Things that are clean always shine." They looked for the car and found it. The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily for helping him. + +Lily learned that being helpful and keeping things clean can make others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the fresh air. One day, she went for a walk in the woods with her mommy. The trees were tall and the leaves were green. The birds were singing and the squirrels were jumping from tree to tree. It was a lively place! + +Lily and her mommy walked and walked until they found a big log. Lily's mommy said, "Let's sit and rest on this log." They sat down and looked around. Lily saw some ants walking on the log. She said, "Mommy, look at the ants! They are so busy." They watched the ants until they finished their work and went away. Then, Lily and her mommy finished their walk and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big urge to find a special gift for her grandma's birthday. She asked her mom where to search for a present. + +Her mom said, "Let's go to the store and look for something nice. Maybe we'll find something that your grandma will love!" + +Lily searched through the store and found a beautiful necklace. She was so happy because she knew her grandma would love it. + +When they got home, Lily gave the gifted necklace to her grandma. Her grandma was so happy and gave her a big hug. "Thank you, Lily! You are so thoughtful," she said. + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for finding the perfect gift for her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Jack. Jack was very small and slept in a crib. One day, Jack's mommy looked at him and said, "Jack, you are getting so big! You will soon be too old for this crib." + +Jack looked up at his mommy and said, "I want to grow big like daddy!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "You will grow big, Jack. But for now, you need to sleep in your crib." + +Jack closed his eyes and dreamed of growing big and strong like his daddy. He knew that one day, he would be too old for his crib and would have to sleep in a big bed like a grown-up. But for now, he was happy and content in his little crib. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Ted. Ted had big feet and always tripped over his own toes. One day, he went into the forest to gather some berries. As he was walking, he stumbled over a rock and fell down. His toe hurt a lot! Ted sat there for a while, feeling sad. But then he remembered why he came to the forest. He wanted to gather some yummy berries for his friends. So, he got up and continued on his journey. Even though he was clumsy, he was determined to gather some berries for his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, she saw a bird building a nest in a tree. Lily watched as the bird worked hard to make a cozy home for its babies. + +When the nest was finished, the bird sat on it and chirped happily. Lily clapped her hands and said, "Good job, birdie! I applaud you!" The bird looked at her and chirped some more. + +Later that day, Lily went inside to wash her hands. She turned on the faucet and water came out. She splashed the water around and giggled. But then, she noticed that the water wasn't stopping. It kept flowing and flowing. Lily knew this was serious. She turned off the faucet and told her mom. Her mom fixed the faucet and Lily was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Today, Tweetie was feeling weak and tired. "I don't feel good," Tweetie said to his friend, a little worm named Wiggles. "I can't fly very high today." + +Wiggles replied, "Don't worry, Tweetie. I'll watch over you and keep you company." So, Wiggles curled up next to Tweetie and they watched the clouds go by. + +But as the day went on, Tweetie got weaker and weaker. Suddenly, he fell to the ground. "Oh no!" cried Wiggles. "Are you okay?" + +But Tweetie didn't respond. He was gone. Wiggles was very sad. He wished he could have done more to help his friend. From that day on, Wiggles made sure to always watch over his friends and keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a famous mommy who sang songs on the TV. One day, Lily saw her mommy kneel down and write in her notebook. Lily asked her mommy what she was doing. Her mommy said she was writing a song. + +Lily wanted to write a song too, so she asked her mommy for a notebook. Her mommy gave her one and Lily started to write. She wrote about her favorite toy and her favorite food. But when she was done, she lost her notebook. She looked for it everywhere but she couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad because she lost her notebook. She wanted to show her mommy her song. But her mommy never saw it, and Lily never found her notebook. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toy cars. She had a red one, a blue one, and a green one. One day, she decided to have a race with her friend Tommy. "I bet my red car can zoom faster than your blue car!" said Lily. + +Tommy smiled and said, "I bet my green car is faster than both of your cars combined!" They set up a track with blocks and started the race. Lily's red car was in the lead, but then Tommy's green car zoomed past her. "Wow, your car is really fast!" said Lily. + +After the race, they sat down to eat some peanuts. Lily noticed that one of the peanuts was purple. "Look at this peanut! It's purple!" she said. Tommy was surprised too. "I've never seen a purple peanut before," he said. + +Later that day, Lily and Tommy went to the park to play on the swings. As they were swinging, they saw a bird carrying a purple peanut in its beak. "That must be where our purple peanut went!" said Lily. They watched as the bird flew away, and they knew they had solved the mystery of the purple peanut. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a pair of scissors and thought it would be fun to cut her hair. But, when she tried to cut her hair, she accidentally cut her finger! It was a bad cut and she started to cry. + +Her mommy came outside and saw what happened. She hugged Lily and said, "It's not good to play with scissors. They are sharp and can hurt you. Let's go inside and I'll put a band-aid on your finger." Lily learned her lesson and promised to never play with scissors again. From that day on, she always made sure to shut the scissors and put them away safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big desk in her room where she liked to draw and color. One day, Lily's cat, named Mittens, jumped on her desk and knocked over all of her markers. Lily was sad, but then something playful happened. Mittens started batting around the markers, making them roll all over the desk. Lily laughed and joined in on the fun. + +After they played for a while, Lily's mom came in and saw the mess on the desk. But instead of getting mad, she smiled and helped Lily clean up. Lily was happy that her mom wasn't upset and that she got to have fun with Mittens. From then on, Lily made sure to put her markers away so Mittens wouldn't knock them over again. +Once upon a time, there was a man and his wife. They lived in a small house with a big tree in the yard. They were very happy. + +One sunny day, the man said to his wife, "Let's play a game! I will guess what you are thinking, and you will tell me if I'm right or wrong." The wife thought this was an interesting idea, so she agreed to play. + +The man looked at the big tree and said, "I guess you are thinking about the big tree." The wife smiled and said, "Yes, you are right! I was thinking about how the tree gives us shade on hot days." They both laughed and continued to play their guessing game all day long, making their day even more fun and interesting. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a dog named Max. Max was a very obedient dog. Tim loved Max very much. + +One day, Tim found a big chocolate in the kitchen. He wanted to eat it, but he knew it was not good for Max. So, Tim decided to attach the chocolate to a high place where Max could not reach it. He put it on top of the fridge. + +But Max was very smart. He found a way to climb up to the fridge. Tim saw Max trying to get the chocolate and said, "No, Max! Chocolate is not good for you!" Max stopped and looked at Tim. He knew Tim was right. So, Max climbed down and went to play with his toys. Tim was happy that Max was safe and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a helpful crane. The crane had a long neck and could reach very high. It loved to help people with their work. One day, the crane saw a big tree with a swing. The swing was too high for the kids to play on. + +The crane thought, "I can help the kids play on the swing." It went to the tree and used its long neck to hang the swing lower. The kids were very happy and said, "Thank you, helpful crane!" They played on the swing all day long. + +The next day, the kids saw a big kite stuck in the tree. They could not reach it. They remembered the helpful crane and called for it. The crane came and used its long neck to get the kite out of the tree. The kids were even happier now. They played with the kite and swing all day, and the helpful crane was glad to see them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max had a lot of friends in his town. One day, Max and his friends had a meeting. They wanted to talk about how to be useful to their town. + +At the meeting, Max had an idea. He said, "Why don't we wear special hats and help people cross the street?" All of his friends liked the idea. They all went to find hats to wear. Max found a red hat, and his friends found yellow, green, and blue hats. + +The next day, Max and his friends wore their hats and went to the streets. They helped people cross the street safely. Everyone in the town was happy and thanked Max and his friends for being so useful. From that day on, Max and his friends wore their hats and helped people every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a club. The club was made of wood and was harmless. Tim liked to play with the club. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his club. He saw a cat. Tim's mom warned him to be careful with the club. She did not want Tim to hurt the cat. Tim listened to his mom and played with the cat gently. + +Tim and the cat became friends. They played together every day. The cat liked Tim's club too. They had lots of fun and Tim always remembered to be careful with his club. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play at the park. Her favorite thing was the big, fun slide. One day, she saw a boy who wanted to bring his toy car down the slide. But the car was too big and would not go down. + +The boy was persistent. He tried again and again to make the car go down the slide. Amy saw him and wanted to help. She thought of an idea. She found a big stick and gave it to the boy. The boy used the stick to push the toy car down the slide. It worked! + +Amy and the boy were very happy. They played together and became good friends. The moral of the story is to never give up and always help others. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird named Sunny. Sunny lived in a big tree near a house. In the house, there was a fridge. Sunny saw the fridge every day through the window. + +One day, Sunny wanted to see what was inside the fridge. He tried to fly through the window, but it was closed. Sunny did not give up. He tried again and again, but he could not get inside. + +Then, Sunny had an idea. He waited until the door opened, and he flew inside the house. Sunny found the fridge and opened it. Inside, he saw lots of food. Sunny was very happy that he succeeded in getting into the fridge. He ate a small piece of fruit and flew back to his tree, happy and full. +One day, a curious little girl named Mia went to see a parade. She was very excited. Mia loved the big balloons, the music, and the people in the parade. She clapped her hands and danced to the beat. + +As Mia watched the parade, she saw a small cat on a high wall. The cat looked scared. It tried to walk, but it started to fall. Mia gasped and ran to catch the cat. + +Mia caught the cat just in time. The cat was happy and safe. Mia felt proud and continued to watch the parade with her new friend. They had a great time and the cat was curious about the parade too. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max and a small cat named Luna. Max and Luna lived in a house with a big yard. Max loved to dig holes in the yard, but Luna did not like it. + +One day, Max dug a big hole in the yard. Luna saw the hole and felt jealous. She wanted to destroy the hole. She walked up to Max and said, "Max, I don't like your hole. I want to destroy it." + +Max looked at Luna and said, "Okay, Luna. You can help me destroy the hole." So, Max and Luna worked together to fill the hole with dirt. They had fun and became good friends. From that day on, they played together in the yard and never felt jealous again. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in her room. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite toy was her doll named Daisy. Lily and Daisy did everything together. They played, ate, and even slept together. But one day, Lily realized that Daisy's lip was not looking good. It was torn and had a big hole. Lily was worried about her best friend. + +Lily's mommy saw that Lily was worried and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her mommy the hole in Daisy's lip. Her mommy said she could fix it, but it would take some time because she needed to find something to fix it with. Lily was sad, but she knew her mommy would help Daisy. + +While Lily's mommy was looking for something to fix Daisy's lip, Lily played with her other toys. She tried to have fun, but she kept thinking about Daisy. Then, she found a small piece of cloth in her toy box. She remembered her mommy using cloth to fix things before. Lily gave the cloth to her mommy, and her mommy fixed Daisy's lip. Lily was so happy, and she hugged Daisy tight. From that day on, Lily took extra care of Daisy and they had many more fun days together. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She was very independent and liked to play by herself. She loved to swing and slide down the big slide. + +As she was playing, a new friend arrived at the park. His name was Tim. Tim saw Lily playing and wanted to join her. He walked up to her and said, "Hi, I'm Tim. Can I play with you?" Lily looked at him and said, "Yes, you can play with me!" + +They played together all day, and then Tim had a surprise for Lily. He showed her a big box. Lily opened the box and found a new toy inside. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" They played with the new toy and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily and Tim became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play on a big, soft carpet in his house. One day, Spot's mom asked him to bring her a toy. + +Spot ran to the carpet and looked for the toy. He saw a ball, a bone, and a doll. Spot thought, "Hmm, which toy should I bring to mom?" He picked up the ball with his mouth and ran back to his mom. + +Spot's mom was happy when he brought her the ball. She said, "Good job, Spot! You are so helpful!" Spot wagged his tail and felt proud. From that day on, Spot loved to help his mom and play on the carpet. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw some smoke in the sky. The smoke was not clear. It was big and gray. Tim was scared and did not know what to do. + +Tim ran to his mom and urged her to look at the smoke. His mom saw the smoke too. She said they must go away from the smoke. Tim and his mom ran very fast to get away. + +But the smoke got bigger and bigger. Tim and his mom could not run fast enough. They could not find a safe place. In the end, the smoke caught up to them, and they were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a famous lamp. The lamp was very bright and shiny. Everyone in the town loved the lamp. The lamp was so special that it could talk and sing. + +One day, the lamp said, "Let's celebrate." So, all the people in the town came together. They danced, laughed, and played games. The lamp sang a happy song for everyone. The people clapped and cheered. + +The famous lamp made the town a happy place. The people and the lamp celebrated every day. They were all very happy, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his pencil. He would hold it in his mouth and run around the yard. One day, Spot lost his pencil. He looked everywhere for it, but he could not find it. Spot was very sad. + +Spot's friend, a little girl named Lucy, saw that he was sad. She wanted to help him find his pencil. Lucy and Spot looked all over the yard. They looked under the bushes and behind the trees. Finally, they found the pencil under a big rock. Spot was so happy to have his pencil back. + +To thank Lucy for her help, Spot decided to do a special dance for her. He danced and danced with the pencil in his mouth. Lucy was so happy to see Spot's dance that she started to clap her hands. She was applauding for Spot. The two friends were so happy that they danced and applauded all day long. +One day, a big bird and a small bird were playing in the sky. The sky was full of fog. They could not see very well. The big bird was enormous and strong. The small bird was tiny and cute. + +The small bird said, "I want to lift the fog. Can you help me?" The big bird replied, "Yes, I can help. Let's flap our wings together and blow the fog away." + +So, the big bird and the small bird flapped their wings. They flapped and flapped. The fog started to lift. They could see the sky and the ground. They were very happy. They played in the sky all day, and the fog never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park. Her favorite thing to do was to swing on the swings. + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a new ladder on the play set. It was an original ladder, not like the others. Lily climbed up the ladder to the top. She felt so happy and proud. + +After climbing the ladder, Lily went to the swings. She sat on a swing and her mom pushed her. Lily swung higher and higher, laughing and having fun. She played all day until it was time to go home. Lily couldn't wait to come back and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He had a rough mane around his head. The lion lived in a big forest with many trees. He liked to play and run all day. + +One day, the lion saw a little girl. The girl was lost and scared. The lion started to wonder what to do. He thought maybe he could help the girl find her way home. + +The lion and the girl walked through the forest. They looked for her home, but they could not find it. It started to get dark and the girl was very tired. The lion did not know what to do. + +As they walked, they met a big snake. The snake was not friendly. The snake wanted to eat the girl and the lion. The lion tried to protect the girl, but the snake was too strong. + +In the end, the snake ate the girl and the lion. It was a very sad day in the forest. The lion could not help the girl and they could not find her home. +Once upon a time, there was a light goat named Lily. Lily lived on a farm with many friends. One day, Lily met a sad duck named Dolly. + +"Why are you sad, Dolly?" asked Lily the goat. Dolly the duck said, "I lost my toy." + +Lily wanted to comfort her friend. So, she said, "Let's find your toy together!" + +They looked all around the farm. They asked their friends if they saw the toy. At last, they found the toy under a big tree. Dolly was so happy! + +Lily and Dolly played with the toy together. They had lots of fun. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a slow turtle named Tim. Tim lived near a big tree. One day, he wanted to go to the other side of the town, but he needed to cross a high hill to get there. + +As Tim started to climb the hill, he saw a bird named Betty. Tim said, "Betty, can you help me? I want to go over the hill, but I am too slow. Can you give me a pass?" Betty was a kind bird and wanted to help Tim, so she agreed to his request. + +Betty picked up Tim with her strong wings and flew over the hill with him. When they reached the other side, Tim was very happy. He thanked Betty for her help, and they became good friends. From that day on, Tim and Betty always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go outside and play. One hot day, Tim went to the park. The sun was shining bright in the sky. Tim felt very warm. + +In the park, Tim saw a big berry bush. The berries were red and juicy. Tim wanted to pick some berries to eat. He walked up to the bush and said, "Hello, Berry Bush! Can I please have some berries?" + +The Berry Bush replied, "Yes, Tim! You can have some berries. But be careful, the sun is very hot today." Tim picked some berries and put them in his pocket. He thanked the Berry Bush and continued to play. + +As Tim played in the park, he noticed that the berries in his pocket were getting hot from the sun. He didn't want the berries to go bad, so he decided to share them with his friends. They all sat under a big tree, ate the berries, and enjoyed the shade. They had a great time, and the sun continued to shine brightly all day long. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a big rock that looked weird. It was not like the other rocks. This rock had a big smile and two round eyes. Tim was very surprised! + +Tim wanted to play with the weird rock, so he said, "Rock, let's play together!" The rock said, "Okay, let's play hide and seek!" Tim was very happy. He closed his eyes and started to count. The rock hid behind a tree. + +Tim looked for the rock and found it behind the tree. They played hide and seek all day long. Tim and the weird rock became good friends. From that day on, Tim always went to the park to play with his new friend, the smiling rock. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful park, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to skip and play all day long with her friends. The park was her favorite place to be because it was so pretty and full of fun things to do. + +One day, Lily met a new friend named Max. Max was very good at math. He could count all the way up to twenty! Lily was so happy to have a new friend who could teach her how to count and do math. + +Together, Lily and Max would skip around the park, counting as they went. They would count the flowers, the trees, and even the birds in the sky. The more they practiced, the better they got at math. And the more Lily and Max skipped and played, the more beautiful the park seemed to them. And they lived happily ever after, always learning and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to play with her toy cube. One day, she could not find her cube. It was hidden. Sue was sad and did not know what to do. + +Sue asked her big brother, Tom, to help her find the cube. They looked all around the house. They looked under the bed and behind the couch. They could not find the cube anywhere. + +Then, Sue remembered she had a secret hiding spot. She went to her hiding spot and found the cube. Sue was so happy she found her cube. She gave Tom a big hug and said, "I surrender, I found my cube!" Tom was happy for Sue, and they played with the cube together. +Once upon a time, there was a big gate in a small town. The gate was very old and nobody could go through it. One day, a kind man named Tom wanted to fix the gate. He felt ashamed that the gate was broken for so long. + +Tom went to his friend, Sam, and said, "Sam, can you help me fix the gate?" Sam agreed to help. They went to the gate and started to work on it. They worked all day and all night. They were very tired but they did not stop. + +Finally, the gate was fixed. People in the town were so happy. They could now go through the gate. Everyone thanked Tom and Sam. Tom and Sam felt very proud. The moral of the story is: when we work together, we can make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful little girl named Lily. She liked to admire the pretty flowers in her garden. She would look at them every day and smile. + +One day, Lily heard a tap on her window. She looked and saw a bird. The bird had a red belly and a blue tail. Lily opened the window and the bird flew in. They played together all day. + +At night, Lily said goodbye to her new friend. She was happy that the bird came to visit. She could not wait to tell her friends about the bird and the fun day they had. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a ranch. On the ranch, there were many animals. There were cows, pigs, and chickens. The man who had the ranch was a good man. He liked to sell the eggs from the chickens to the people in the town. + +One day, a fierce dog came to the ranch. The dog was big and loud. The animals on the ranch were scared. The dog wanted to eat the chickens. The good man did not want the dog to eat the chickens. He wanted to sell the eggs to the people. + +The good man had an idea. He gave the dog some food. The dog was happy. The dog did not eat the chickens. The good man could still sell the eggs to the people. The animals on the ranch were not scared anymore. + +The dog and the good man became friends. The dog stayed at the ranch. The dog helped the good man with the animals. The dog was not fierce anymore. + +The moral of the story is that being kind can change someone's heart. The good man was kind to the dog, and the dog became a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play and have fun. One day, Lily wanted to dress up like a princess. She put on a soft, pretty dress that was pink and shiny. Lily felt very happy in her princess dress. + +Lily went outside to play in her dress. She saw a big, hot sun in the sky. The sun was so hot that it made Lily feel warm and sweaty. Lily wanted to find a cool place to play, so she went under a big tree. The tree gave her shade from the hot sun. + +Under the tree, Lily found a soft, fluffy cat. The cat was very friendly and let Lily pet it. Lily and the cat played together all day, and they became best friends. They had so much fun, and Lily was glad she wore her soft dress. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy named Tom. Tom loved to move and play all day. He had a favorite toy, a flashlight. Tom took his flashlight everywhere he went. + +One day, Tom went to the park to play. He brought his flashlight with him. While he was playing, it started to get dark. Tom knew it was time to go home. But first, he wanted to use his flashlight. + +Tom turned on his flashlight and saw a little lost dog. The dog was scared and alone. Tom used his strong arms to pick up the dog and move it closer to him. With the help of his flashlight, Tom found the dog's home. + +The dog's family was very happy to see their lost dog. They thanked Tom for being so strong and brave. Tom felt proud and happy. He knew his flashlight was a special toy that could help others. From that day on, Tom and the dog became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park to swing. Lily was so happy! + +At the park, Lily saw a cloth on the ground. It was a pretty cloth with many colors. Lily wanted to take it home. But, a big boy named Tom saw the cloth too. He wanted it for himself. This made Lily sad. + +Lily and Tom did not know what to do. They both wanted the cloth. Then, Lily had an idea. They could share the cloth! They could swing together and take turns with the cloth. Tom liked the idea. They both played happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. Tim wanted to surf on the big waves. He saw a girl named Sue with a surf board. Tim asked, "Can I use your surf board?" + +Sue was rude and said, "No, you are too small." Tim was sad and went back to his mom. His mom said, "Don't worry, we can part the waves and make them smaller for you." + +Tim and his mom held hands and walked into the water. They moved their arms to part the waves. The waves became small and Tim was happy. He played in the water all day with his mom. Sue saw Tim having fun and said, "I'm sorry for being rude. Can we play together?" Tim said, "Yes, we can all have fun in the water!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abby. She was a bossy girl who liked to tell everyone what to do. Abby loved to have a notebook with her all the time. She would carry it everywhere she went. + +One day, Abby and her friends went to the park. They played on the swings, the slide, and the seesaw. Abby had her notebook with her, and she would write down fun things they did. But sometimes, she would be too bossy and tell her friends how to play. + +Her friends didn't like it when Abby was bossy. They just wanted to have fun and play together. So, they told Abby, "Please don't be bossy. We want to play and have fun with you." Abby listened to her friends and stopped being bossy. + +They all played together and had a great time at the park. Abby still had her notebook, but now she used it to draw pictures of her friends and the fun they had. And from that day on, Abby was a good friend who knew how to have fun without being bossy. +Once there was a big, ugly rocket. It was called a missile. The missile lived in a big box. It was sad because it was ugly. The missile wanted to improve and be pretty. + +One day, the missile met a nice bird. The bird was very pretty. The missile asked the bird to help it improve. The bird said, "Yes, I will help you." + +The bird brought the missile some pretty things. The missile put the pretty things on it. Now, the missile was not ugly anymore. It was happy because it improved. The missile and the bird became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a soft rag. One sunny day, while playing with her rag, she met a little bird named Tim. + +"Hi, I'm Lily," she said to the bird. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, I do!" Tim said. They played together all day, speaking and laughing. Lily would toss the rag in the air, and Tim would try to catch it with his beak. + +As the sun went down, Lily and Tim said goodbye. They promised to play together again soon. From that day on, they were the best of friends, always having fun with their rag and speaking to each other with love. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to park his toys in different places around the house. One day, Spot saw his friend, a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was wearing a pretty fashion, a bow on her head. Spot wanted to play with Fluffy. + +Spot thought of a fun game. He would park his toys in different places, and Fluffy would find them. Spot ran around the house, hiding his toys. He hid one under a chair, another behind a door, and one more in a box. Then, Spot told Fluffy to find the toys. + +Fluffy started to look for the toys. She found the first one under the chair. Then, she found the second one behind the door. But Fluffy could not find the last toy. Spot gave her a hint, and she looked in the box. There was the last toy! Fluffy was so happy, and they both played with the toys together. Spot and Fluffy had a fun day, and they loved their different game. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to try new things. One day, he saw a big chair in his house. It looked very comfortable. Tim wanted to sit in the chair, but he was too small. He thought and thought about how to get into the chair. + +Tim saw a box and had an idea. He pulled the box next to the big chair. He stood on the box and said, "I will try to get in the chair now!" Tim climbed onto the big chair from the box. He was so happy and proud of himself. + +Tim's mom came into the room and saw him sitting in the big chair. She said, "Good job, Tim! You followed the law of trying new things. I am so proud of you!" Tim smiled and felt very comfortable in the big chair. He knew that trying new things was good and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She lived in a small house. One day, she saw a girl. The girl was sad. The girl had lost her toy. The woman wanted to help the girl. + +The woman had a toy. It was a big, red ball. She thought the girl would like it. The woman said, "I will lend you my ball." The girl was happy. She played with the big, red ball all day. + +The next day, the girl found her toy. She was very happy. She went to the woman's house. The girl said, "Thank you for lending me your ball." The woman was happy to help. The girl and the woman became good friends. And they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a humble seed. It lived in a big garden with many other seeds. The seed wanted to grow big and tall like the other plants in the garden. + +One day, the sun shone brightly, and the rain fell gently on the seed. The seed began to grow. It grew a little green shoot, and then some leaves. The seed was very happy to be growing. + +As the seed grew, it made a yummy taste inside it. The taste was sweet and juicy. People came to the garden to eat the taste, and they loved it. The humble seed was happy to share its taste with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little bird. The bird lived near a big tree. Under the tree, there was a drain. The bird liked to play near the drain. + +One day, it rained a lot. The drain was full of water. The bird wanted to play, but it was too wet. So, the clever little bird waited for the sun to come out. + +When the sun came out, the bird was very happy. It watched the water in the drain go away. The sun helped to dry the ground. The clever little bird could play near the drain again. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a small toy bunny that she loved very much. The bunny had a little tear, so her mom put a stitch in it to fix it. Lily was so happy that her bunny was all better. + +One day, Lily saw her friend Timmy with a new toy bear. Lily felt jealous because Timmy's bear was so big and shiny. She wanted a bear just like Timmy's. But she knew that she should not feel this way, so she tried to improve her feelings. + +Lily thought about her toy bunny and the stitch her mom put in it. She remembered how much she loved her bunny and how special it was. Lily decided to be happy with her bunny and not be jealous of Timmy's bear. In the end, Lily and Timmy played together with their toys, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was a very reliable friend. He always helped his friends when they needed him. One day, Tim and his friends went to the park to play. + +At the park, they saw a sign. The sign said, "Do not go on the grass." Tim and his friends wanted to play on the grass, but they knew they should listen to the sign. They decided to play on the swings and slides instead. + +While playing, one of Tim's friends lost his toy. Tim was a reliable kid and wanted to help find the toy. They looked everywhere and finally found the toy near the sign. They were all very happy and continued to play at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while they were playing, they found a filthy toy on the ground. They all wanted to play with it, but Tim's mom told them not to touch dirty things. + +Tim and his friends didn't listen and started to play with the toy. They took turns moving it around and making up games. As they played, they took many steps away from their homes. They were having so much fun that they didn't notice how far they had gone. + +Soon, it was getting dark and they realized they needed to go home. They were scared because they didn't know the way back. Tim's mom found them and helped them get home safely. She told them that they should always listen to grown-ups and not touch filthy things. Tim and his friends learned their lesson and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy alligator named Ally. She lived in a big pond with lots of fish. Ally had many friends, like the ducks and turtles. They all played together every day. + +One sunny day, Ally was playing with her friends when she saw a small fish all alone. She swam up to the fish and said, "Hi, I am Ally. Do you want to play with us?" + +The little fish smiled and said, "Yes, please! I am new here, and I don't have any friends yet." Ally was very happy to add the fish to her group of friends. + +From that day on, Ally and her friends played together with the new fish. They were all very happy and had lots of fun in the big pond. And Ally learned that adding new friends can make life even more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to mix things in her kitchen. She would mix water and mud to make a fun cake for her toys. Sue had a big smile on her face when she mixed things. + +One day, Sue found a little seed in her pocket. She thought it would be fun to plant it in the ground. So, she dug a hole and put the seed in it. She covered it with dirt and gave it some water. Sue was happy and couldn't wait to see what would grow. + +After a few days, Sue saw a little green thing coming out of the ground. It grew bigger and bigger. Soon, it was a big, beautiful flower. Sue was so happy that she mixed the seed, dirt, and water to make something so pretty. She knew that even little things can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth stone. The stone lived in a big park. Many kids played in the park every day. One day, a mom came to the park with her infant. The infant was very small and cute. + +The mom put the infant on a soft blanket near the smooth stone. The infant saw the stone and wanted to play with it. The mom said, "No, you can't play with the stone. It's not a toy." But the infant did not listen and grabbed the stone. + +Suddenly, a boy came running and yelled, "Hey, that's my stone!" He took the stone from the infant, who started to cry. The mom yelled, "Give it back!" But the boy did not listen and ran away with the stone. + +The mom and the infant were very sad. They went home without the smooth stone. The park was not a happy place for them anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big urge to find a treasure. He wanted to find something special. He knew it would be difficult, but he wanted to try. + +One day, Tim went on a walk with his mom. They found a big box. Tim's mom said, "Look, Tim! It's a box of juice!" But Tim knew it was not juice. It was wine. Tim's mom was surprised. + +Tim told his mom, "I found the treasure!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you did. Good job, Tim!" Tim was very happy. He knew it was difficult, but he did it. And that is the end of the story. +Once upon a time, in a mild and sunny land, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to rise early in the morning to watch the sun come up. One day, she met a friendly frog named Fred. Fred could talk and do magic spells. Mia was very happy to meet him. + +"Hi, Mia!" said Fred the frog. "I can do a spell to make the sun rise faster. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" said Mia, excited to see the magic. Fred the frog did the spell, and the sun began to rise quickly. Mia clapped and laughed as the sky turned bright and warm. + +From that day on, Mia and Fred the frog became the best of friends. They would rise early every morning to watch the sun come up together. And sometimes, Fred would do his magic spell to make the sun rise faster, just to make Mia smile. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, amazing rock. He wanted to examine it. He took the rock to his friend, Sally. "Look at my rock!" Tim said. + +Sally looked at the rock. "Wow, it's so big and amazing!" she said. They both examined the rock. They saw it had many colors. + +They showed the rock to their friends. All the friends said, "What a great rock!" Tim and Sally were very happy. They knew they had success in finding the best rock ever. +Once upon a time, there was a very big ball. The ball was very healthy and strong. One day, the ball saw a magic drink. The ball wanted to drink it. The ball did not know what would happen. + +After the ball drank the magic drink, it started to shrink. The ball became smaller and smaller. The ball was not happy with the result. It wanted to be big and strong again. + +The ball tried to find a way to be big again, but it could not. The ball stayed small forever. The ball was sad and not strong anymore. That is the end of the story, and it was a bad ending. +One day, a little cat named Tim went out to play. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. As he climbed, he saw a bird with dull, gray feathers. The bird looked sad. + +Tim urged the bird to play with him. They played with a ball and counted the number of times they could hit it. They laughed and had fun. The bird felt happy and not sad anymore. + +At the end of the day, Tim and the bird went home. They hugged and said goodbye. Tim was happy he had a new friend. The bird was happy too, and her dull feathers seemed brighter. +One day, Mom said to Tom, "Tom, I dare you to catch a big fish!" Tom was brave and said, "Yes!" So, Mom gave him a net and off he went. + +He walked along happily, but as he looked around he noticed that the pond was very still and boring. He tossed the net in, but nothing happened. He tried again and then again, but nothing was happening. He was just about to give up when he saw something big, round and shiny! It was a big fish! + +Tom was so excited and threw the net. It was a perfect throw! Tom scooped up the big fish and felt so proud. + +On their walk back home, Tom heard the big fish whisper to him, "Don't be too proud, little Tom. Someday, I'll return the favor and I'll dare you to do something!" Tom was a bit scared by the fish's words, but he was also curious. What could the fish be daring him to do? +Once upon a time, there was a brave and adventurous kid who decided to enter a jungle. The kid was so excited to explore the jungle and could barely contain his enthusiasm. The kid went deeper and deeper into the jungle and stopped to watch the animals. For a moment, the jungle seemed wonderful. + +Then, out of the corner of the kid's eye, the kid noticed a strange creature. This frightening creature stalked the kid as he went deeper into the jungle. The creature was huge and menacing and seemed to be following the kid. The kid was so scared, but was determined to keep going. + +Finally, the creature was too close for comfort and the kid decided to run away. As soon as the kid started to run, the creature easily caught up. The creature bared its sharp teeth and the kid knew it was in trouble. The creature lunged at the kid and the adventure in the jungle ended with a loud roar. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Rose. She was three years old and she loved playing in her garden. One day, her dad took her to the park with her favorite teddy bear, Tim. As they were walking through the park, Rose spotted something shiny in the grass. When she looked closely, she realized it was a piece of gold. + +Rose quickly picked it up and tried to put it in her pocket, but it was too big. She asked her dad to look after it for her. Dad smiled, and tucked it inside his pocket. + +Later, Rose saw a beautiful necklace. It was made of gold and sparkled in the sunlight. She asked her dad if she could buy it. Dad said, "No, that looks fake, Rose. Dad has to protect you; so he won't buy it". + +Rose looked disappointed. She knew her daddy was just trying to protect her, but she still wished she could have the necklace. Dad gave her a big hug and said, "I have something special for you. Let's go home." When they got home, Dad revealed a gold necklace with a rose pendant. He said, "This is real gold, my love. I wanted to protect you from buying something fake." + +Rose smiled and hugged her dad with joy. She was so happy to have such a special necklace given to her by her daddy. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Max and Mia. They were very adventurous and always wanted to go on new adventures together. One day, their mom told them to go to the park, and the twins were very excited. + +When they got to the park, the twins saw a wide open field. They started running in different directions as fast as their little legs could go. Suddenly, Max stopped and shouted “Look, Mia! There’s a big tree!†+ +Mia smiled, “Let’s go check it out!†They both ran towards the tree, but when they were almost there, Mia bumped into something. It was a big, wooden swing set! + +“Wow!†they said together. So they each grabbed a swing and started to swing. They were having so much fun, they didn’t notice when their mother was calling them to go home. + +The twins look back on that day often, and they feel lucky that they get to go on new adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three-years-old, and liked to play dress up with her mum. + +One day, Lucy and her mum went to the shops to buy a comb. Lucy was very excited, picking out the perfect pink one with a sparkly end. + +When they got home, Lucy's mum said “Let’s plan a special day and what better way to start than by combing your hair?â€. Lucy smiled and agreed. + +They planned a picnic for the park and Lucy carefully combed her hair. When she was done, her mum said “Wow, your hair looks beautiful!â€. Lucy was so proud of herself for doing a successful job. + +The next day, Lucy and her mum headed to the park. They had a wonderful time, splashing in the puddles and eating sandwiches. Lucy was very excited to have had a success with her new comb! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Milly who loved food. Every day she would ask her mom for a sweet treat. + +One day, Milly's mom said, "No more dessert today, Milly. You have to eat your dinner first!†+ +Milly began to whine, "But I want a sweet treat! Please, Mommy!" + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, you must surrender and eat your dinner now. Then you can have a sweet treat!" + +Milly grumbled, but she knew she had to surrender. She quickly ate her dinner. + +Then Milly's mom said, "You were fast, so here's a sweet treat for you!" + +Milly smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" She happily ate her sweet dessert. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who was powerful. Everywhere the fox went, the animals were amazed by his strength and greatness. One day, the fox got an idea. He wondered if he could make something special with his power. He tried and tried, and soon he had made a special stir. + +When the fox stirred, it made a deep and mysterious noise. Every time the fox used his stir, something wonderful happened. After a while, the fox couldn't bear to keep his magical stir a secret. He decided to show it to all the animals around him. He gathered them all together and showed them his stir. Everyone was amazed! + +The fox used his stirring power to bring everybody joy and happiness. The animals cheered and clapped each time the fox stirred and shared his powerful magic. Everyone was so thankful to the fox. They appreciated the powerful stir that he had made. + +The fox smiled and was glad he had shared his stirring magic with everyone. He was proud of the amazing power he had shown. The animals respected him and liked him even more because of it. And from that day forward, the fox was known as the powerful stirrer of happiness! +Bill and Sarah were brothers, who lived together in a big house. Sarah was three years old and Bill was five years old. One day Sarah and Bill were sitting in the living room when Sarah said, "Bill, I'm feeling a bit bored." + +Bill thought for a moment and then said, "Let's play a game! We could take turns to tell stories to each other. Who wants to start?" Sarah excitedly said, "I'll go first!" + +Bill smiled and said, "Go ahead!" So Sarah started to tell her story. It was about a mild exam that she took at school. Everyone was so calm when she did the exam. Sarah said, "the exam was really easy to do and it was really mild." + +Bill smiled and said, "That sounds like fun. It's my turn now to tell a story!" +Once there was a very compassionate boy named Johnny. He loved people and animals, often looking after them when they needed it. One day, Johnny decided to go on an adventure. He started walking through a park and eventually came to a river. + +He stopped to admire the beautiful water and noticed an old lady struggling to cross. Johnny was filled with compassion and decided to help. He walked down to the river bank and asked the lady, "Can I help you?" + +The lady, grateful for Johnny's assistance, told him she needed to go to the other side of the river. She asked Johnny to follow her as she stepped carefully on the rocks. Johnny did as he was told and they soon arrived on the other side. + +The lady thanked Johnny again and then handed him a menu. On the menu were all kinds of delicious treats. Johnny was happy and thanked the lady. The lady then said to him, "Be compassionate to others and you will always be rewarded." + +Johnny returned home with a smile on his face and a heart full of compassion. He had learned an important lesson that day, a lesson of kindness and gratitude that he would never forget. +It was a sunny day, and Little Joe was very excited. He wanted to play with his friends in the park. +He ran to the park, eager to join his friends on the playground. When he arrived, he saw two teams playing. +One team was led by a very elderly lady, and the other by Little Joe's mom. Little Joe had to choose a team. +He asked his mom, "Can I call the elderly lady's team?". +"Of course you can," his mom said with a smile. +Little Joe ran over to the elderly lady's team, and they welcomed him with open arms. +Soon, Little Joe and his friends were having fun playing tag and hide-and-seek. +The day was full of laughter, and Little Joe and his friends had the best time ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very busy with her job every day. Her job was to look after all the animals and keep them happy. + +One day, Sarah's job was to give the animals a bath. She got some water and made it nice and warm. When she was finished, the animals were shining and clean. + +Next it was time to dry them off. Sarah found a big towel and used it to rub the animals dry. The animals felt soft and fuzzy when Sarah was done. + +Lastly, it was time to bathe Sarah. She put on her swimsuit and jumped into the warm bath. It felt so good and Sarah was so happy after her bath. She got out of the bath and was dry and ready to go back to work. +The sun was setting and it was getting cooler. Jack shivered. He was lost and had been walking for a long time. He gazed around him and noticed a small, dark place. Curious, he slowly walked over to it. + +He stepped inside and called out, "Hello? Is anyone here?" A voice answered, "Yes! I'm here!" It was an old man. + +Jack asked, "Where am I? How do I get home?" The old man replied, "If you are brave enough, I can help you. Follow me." + +Jack was a little scared but followed the old man deeper and deeper into the dark place. As they walked Jack could feel something strange - he almost knew where they were going. + +Finally, they reached a small doorway. The old man said, "Here it is - your way home!" Jack couldn't believe it! Already frustrated from being lost, the sight of his house made him happy. + +He said, "Thank you for helping me!" The old man nodded and replied, "You were ready to find your way - I just showed you the path." +One sunny day, a little boy named Elliot was playing in his backyard. He saw a mushroom growing in the grass, and asked his mother if he could borrow it. His mom told him†only if you're obedientâ€. He ran over and carefully grabbed the mushroom, as he was leaving he saw something sparkle in the grass beside it. Elliot knew his mommy wanted him to be obedient and he set the mushroom and sparkles down, and he went to get his mom. + +When his mom arrived, she saw the glittering object and told Elliot:" You've been very obedient! Now, you can borrow the mushroom". Elliot was so happy he hugged his mom and ran to pick up the mushroom and the sparkles. He saw that the sparkles were a pretty gold coin, and he showed it to his mom. She was very pleased with Elliot and praised him for being so obedient and returning the coin. + +Elliot was very proud of himself, and he has learnt a valuable lesson! Whenever you borrow something, you should always be obedient and do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who wanted to escape from its cage. +The mouse had tried pushing and shaking the bars, but no matter how hard it tried, it just couldn't escape. + +Then one day, the mouse found a powerful tool lying in the corner of its cage. With the tool, the mouse was able to easily open the door of the cage and escape! + +But just as the mouse was almost free, it heard a voice shouting from behind. + +"Hey! Stop! That's my tool!" it was the zoo keeper. + +The mouse quickly ran away, with the zoo keeper in hot pursuit. The mouse used its small size and speed to dodge this way and that, but the zoo keeper kept gaining ground. Suddenly, the mouse had a brilliant idea. + +The mouse picked up the powerful tool and used it to smash open a hole in the wall, creating a escape route. The zoo keeper was shocked, but the mouse was able to escape to freedom! +Once upon a time there was a little fish named Bob. Bob lived in a pond in the woods. He was so happy in his pond. + +One day, Bob decided to dive. He swam until he found an ugly thread. Bob was scared so he quickly swam away. + +But then he remembered that he was brave. So Bob dove towards the thread and ate it! Then he happily swam away. + +Bob was very proud of himself for being so brave and conquering his fear. And from then on, he never felt scared to dive in the pond again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim who needed a glove. His mommy said to him, "Tim, you need to find a glove before it gets too chilly outside!" But Tim didn't know where to find one. + +So Tim went to the park. There, he saw a bunch of kids playing baseball. Tim asked them, "Do you have any gloves I can use?" + +One of the kids said, "No, we don't. But there's a gloomy old man at the edge of the park who might have some." Tim thanked them and ran to the old man. + +The old man was sitting under a tree. He was very grumpy, but Tim asked him nicely if he had any gloves. The old man smiled and said, "I have just the thing you need. I have a glove that's perfect for you!" + +Tim was so happy and he thanked the old man. Then, he picked up the glove, put it on his hand, and ran outside to play ball with the other kids. They all had such a wonderful time in the warm sunshine! +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. She had always wanted to escape from the pond she lived in. One day she decided today was the day, so she swam off. + +On her journey, she heard something terrible. It was the growl of a fierce tiger! The little duck was so scared she swam and swam as fast as she could. She thought she was doomed! + +Then, as if from nowhere, an enormous daisy appeared! The duck hopped on and flew away. The tiger was so surprised that he didn't know what to do! + +The little duck was saved! She was so happy, she sang and danced amongst the daisies all the way back to her pond. + +From that day forth, the little duck enjoyed escape the pond every day to see her beautiful daisies and to be reminded of her wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Bessie who wanted to go to the farm. Every day, she walked around the meadow trying to find it but she could never find it. + +One day, she met a sheep named Sheepy who was very ignorant and didn't understand why Bessie wanted to go to the farm. "Why do you want to go to the farm?" Sheepy asked. + +Bessie thought carefully before she answered. "At the farm, I will be able to eat all the yummy grass I need, so I can stay strong and happy," she said. + +Sheepy thought about this and realised he needed to be more helpful in understanding why other animals wanted to do things. + +The moral of this story is to never be ignorant and remember to be kind and understanding to others when they want to do something. +Once upon a time, there were two friends – Jack and Jill. + +Jack had taken something from Jill without her permission. She was so sad and hurt, she refused to talk to Jack. + +Jack wanted to make things right, so he said to Jill "I'm sorry for taking your toy, can you forgive me?" + +Jill thought it over, and finally nodded. She said, "Okay, I forgive you, but you owe me a high score for being so tasty!" + +Jack said, "Of course! I'll get you a really tasty treat to make up for it. So let's start over and be friends again." + +Jill smiled, and they were soon laughing and playing together again. From then on, they remembered to always forgive each other, and to never take something without asking. +Sam was walking through the park, feeling gloomy. He couldn't believe what had happened. Nothing was the same anymore. + +Suddenly, a march went past. The endless rows of people were singing and shouting. One woman noticed Sam and stopped the march. + +"What's the matter, Sam?" she asked. + +Sam sadly shook his head. "I'm sad. My friends are gone, and I don't know how to record my memories." + +The woman smiled. "I know a way for you to record your memories," she said. "It's really easy. Every time something happens, write it down in a book, and tell me about it. That way, you'll never forget your memories." + +Sam's face lit up. He thanked the woman and sat down to write all his memories in a special book. He would never forget them again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and she always wanted to go swimming. + +One day Sarah asked her mom "Can I go swimming?". Her mom said "Yes, but you must be careful". + +So Sarah put on her swimming suit and headed down to the pool. When she arrived, it was filled with brightly colored pastels. Sarah was so excited to dive in. + +She climbed over the edge and slowly she began to dive. But as she swam lower and lower, she noticed something disgusting. + +It was a smelly, slimy creature. Sarah began to cry, and called out to her mom. + +“Mom! Come save me, there's a disgusting creature in the pool!†+ +Her mom rushed over and saw the creature. Together they took it out of the pool and set it free in the garden. + +Sarah was relieved and delighted, and together they dove back into the pool and enjoyed the rest of the day swimming with the pastels. +Jimmy was walking home from school with his friend George. Suddenly, Jimmy noticed an elderly man sitting on a bench, eating a box of candy. Jimmy turned to George and said, “Let’s go say hi.†+ +George and Jimmy went and sat down next to the elderly man. The man smiled, and asked, “Would you like some candy?†+ +Jimmy and George were so excited. The elderly man gave them each a box of candy. Jimmy couldn’t wait to start chewing. But next to them, the elderly man was having trouble. His teeth weren’t strong enough to chew the candy! + +“Here, let me help you,†Jimmy said. He took the box of candy and chewed it into smaller pieces. He handed it back to the elderly man, who smiled and thanked him. + +Jimmy and George waved goodbye as they continued walking to Jimmy’s house. +Once upon a time there lived a little bear called Bob. He was so happy and loved to explore the world. One day he decided to go far away to the west. He was so excited, that he couldn't wait to start his journey. + +Before he left, he said goodbye to his friends and family. His friend Teddy told him to be careful when he travels and to balance himself on the way. + +Bob nodded and slowly walked away. He felt the wind on his back and a warmth in his belly. Along the way, he met some new friends who told him about the wonderful places at the west. + +As the sun set, Bob arrived at the west. There, he could see so many things. Trees and animals that he had never seen and the air was so comfortable. He was so filled with joy and awe. + +He suddenly remembered what Teddy told him and thanked him in his thoughts. Thanks to his advice, he was able to balance himself and enjoy his journey to the fullest. + +The end. +Once, there were two best friends. They loved to play and explore together. + +One day, the friends went to the zoo. On their way in, the greedy, selfish friend made a request. He said he wanted to see every animal first. His friend agreed. + +Once inside, the selfish friend wanted to see all the animals by himself. He wanted no one to help. + +But his best friend wanted to see the animals with him. So, he made a request too. He asked his friend to look at the animals with him. + +The selfish friend thought about it and eventually said yes. He was happy to explore the zoo with his best friend. The two friends had a wonderful day at the zoo. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very brave and always wanted to explore new places. + +One day, Sarah discovered a huge castle. She had never seen anything like it before! She wanted to see what was inside. + +Sarah walked through the gate and saw an old woman standing there. + +"Hello," said the old woman. "You must be Sarah. What are you looking for?" + +Sarah looked around the castle. "I am looking for a spicy surprise!" she said. + +The old woman smiled. "I have just the thing!" she said. She led Sarah to a room and showed her a plate full of spicy desserts. + +Sarah was delighted. "Thank you," she said. + +The old woman winked. "You can stay here for the night if you like," she said. + +Sarah lay on the bed and fell fast asleep. When she awoke in the morning, she discovered that the castle was gone - she had just been dreaming. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to visit the beach. One day he decided to go to the beach to visit the jellyfish. He was so excited to see them. + +When he arrived at the beach, he saw lots of jellyfish in the water. He watched them move through the water with ease. They were so fast and competitive. + +Tom then spotted a big jelly fish swimming towards him. He exclaimed, "Look at that big jellyfish!" + +The big jellyfish swam around Tom and then spoke to him. It said, "Hello Tom. Would you like to come visit us tomorrow? We would love to meet you." + +Tom was so happy. He agreed and said, "Yes, I would love to visit you! Can't wait to see you tomorrow." + +The next day, Tom went back to the beach. He met the jellyfish and they swam together for hours. Tom had the most wonderful time and the jellyfish were so happy to have him visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Baby. She was so excited because tomorrow was her birthday. She told all of her friends and family about it. + +They all teased her with questions like, "What do you want for your birthday?", or "What are you going to do for your special day?". + +But Baby just smiled. She was so excited to wake up in the morning. + +The morning of her birthday, Baby woke up to find a big surprise. Her parents had brought her a pot of honey. She couldn't believe it! + +She loved it so much. She wanted to eat it every day. She was so excited that she spread it all over her bread, and it tasted so sweet. + +She thanked her parents for the honey and enjoyed the rest of her birthday. + +The end. +The crowd watched the amazing show. Everyone clapped and applauded the performers. + +Little Jimmy raised his hand to clap too. He shouted, “Look, Mama! I can applaud like the big people!†Mama smiled proudly at him and said, “That’s right, Jimmy! You did a great job.†+ +After the show they went to lunch. Jimmy was so hungry, he ordered tuna sandwiches. He was so excited to eat his favorite food. + +But when the tuna sandwich arrived, Jimmy was afraid. He started to cry, “Mama, it looks so scary!†Mama laughed and said, “It’s okay, Jimmy. You don’t have to be fearful. Take a bite and see how delicious it is.†+ +Jimmy took a bite and smiled. The tuna was delicious! He finished his sandwich quickly and gave Mama a big hug. He said, “Thanks for helping me try something new, Mama!†Mama smiled and hugged him back. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was feeling very scared and her heart was beating fast. She turned round and round, but no one was there. Suddenly she felt a cold hand on her knee. She was so frightened that she couldn't even turn to look and see who it was. + +Suddenly a voice spoke. It said, "Don't be fearful." Jane slowly turned to see a funny little man with a big smile on his face. He said, "My name is Jack. I'm here to look after you." Jane stopped shaking and she felt safe. + +Jack stood up and took her hand. He told her, "I'll take care of you, don't be scared anymore." Jack helped her up and he led her far away from the fear she had felt. From then on, Jane and Jack were best friends and they were together wherever they went. +One day, a boy named Jack wanted to find something fun to do. He had lots of blocks. He looked around and noticed something very distant. It was too far away to tell what it was, but he was determined to find out. + +Jack grabbed all his blocks and started to build something. He worked very hard building something big and tall. When he was done, he stepped back and noticed the structure acted like a bridge. + +Suddenly, he realized what the distant thing was. It was a large, beautiful tree far away in the field. Jack knew he would need a lot more blocks to reach it, so he went inside and asked his mom for help. She was happy to supply him with more blocks. + +Jack spent the rest of the day building a long bridge with the extra blocks. When he was finished, he ran across the bridge, feeling like he could reach the distant tree. He was elated to discover a special surprise waiting for him when he got there! +Once there was a boy named Jane. He had a funny mustache and he loved to play outdoors. One day his mom called him inside but he forgot and stayed outside. She called him again, but he didn't listen. Mom yelled "Janey, come inside!" This time he remembered and ran inside. + +When he got inside, Mom said, "I told you to come inside right away". Jane replied, "I'm sorry Mom. I just forgot." Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, just remember next time". + +Mom and Jane decided to play a game. They had a lot of fun playing hide-and-seek. Jane laughed and hugged his mom tight. After the game was over, they shared a big hug and he remembered never to forget her again. +The figure stood in the garden, watching all the animals around it. It was graceful, with long arms and legs. + +Suddenly, a sweet voice came from behind the figure. + +"Can I help?" it asked. + +The figure turned around, surprised to hear words. It was a little girl, with a shy smile and curious eyes. + +"Yes, please," said the figure, "I could use some help feeding all the animals in the garden." + +The little girl smiled and got to work. She carefully spread seed and food across the garden, placing each one just right. + +When she had finished, the figure praised her, saying "Well done! You are very graceful in your work." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you." + +The figure nodded and thanked the little girl for her help before fading away. The animals in the garden carried on, happily feeding in the peaceful sunshine. +There was a room. It was very impressive. + +The walls were painted bright red and the floor was shiny. + +In the middle of the room was a big chair. + +Sammy wanted to sit in the chair so he leaned. He leaned all the way back and he was very impressed. + +He looked up and around the room. His eyes got wider and he smiled. He leaned back again and smiled. Sammy knew that this impressive room was just the beginning of a nice adventure. +Once upon a time there was a rhinoceros. He was very proud of what he was. He walked around the land with his head held high and no one could ever make him feel down. + +One day he went to the river and there he saw an elephant. He thought to himself, “I am the proudest of all animals. Even the elephant is no match for me!†+ +The rhinoceros spoke to the elephant and said, “I am the proudest of all animals! Why don’t you join me and see who the strongest is?†+ +The elephant thought for a moment and then accepted the challenge. He said, “Let’s see who can jump farther!†+ +The rhinoceros was so sure he would win that he decided to take the biggest jump he could. He was so sure of his victory that he hardly noticed the mud patch in front of him. He landed in the mud and the elephant laughed at him. + +The rhinoceros was so embarrassed and he quickly realized that being proud doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the strongest. From then on he was much more careful and thoughtful before challenging anyone else to a duel! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie who was always so spoiled. She had toys everywhere and never had to lift a finger. + +One day Millie was out on a walk with her mum. They came to a big gate with a sign that said "Temple". Millie was curious, so she pressed her little nose against the fence to try and see what was inside. + +"Millie, come away from the fence," Millie's mum said with a frown. + +Millie scuttled away from the fence and looked up at her mum. + +"What's a temple mummy?" said Millie. + +"A temple is a special building for people to pray in," said Millie's mum. + +At that moment Millie's face lit up and she smiled. + +"Can I go inside mummy?" said Millie, eyes wide with excitement. + +"No Millie, the temple is for people to pray only so we can't go inside," Millie's mum said with a sigh. + +Millie's face dropped and she frowned. She was so spoiled that she thought she should be able to go inside the temple. + +But even though she couldn't, Millie knew the temple was a special place and she respected that. So they continued their walk, Millie skipping happily on her way. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to travel. Everywhere she went, she noticed new things with her nose. One day, she decided to travel to the river. + +When she arrived at the river, she saw a gentle bird. She wanted to pet it, but it was scared and flew away. The girl was sad, but she kept looking around. + +Suddenly, she saw a gentle fox. She cautiously walked up to it and said, "Hi fox." The fox looked at her and said, "Hi, girl. What do you want?" + +The girl smiled and said, "I want to pet you." The fox responded, "No, I'm scared. It's not safe." + +The girl nodded and said, "That's okay. We can be friends anyway. We don't need to touch each other if you don't want to." + +The fox smiled. They talked and laughed together for a long time. From then on, they were best friends. The girl was happy to have a gentle friend to travel with. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Ann. She was three years old. One day Ann was playing with her toys in the livingroom, when it was time for bed. Ann really didn't want to go to bed yet, so she refused and sat down in the cosy armchair. + +Her mum was getting very frustrated. She told her daughter: "Ann, you must behave and get in bed now, it's late!" But Ann just shook her head and continued to sit in the armchair. + +Ann's mum was getting more and more angry, so she took Ann's hand and tried to get her into bed. Ann shouted and wiggled her way out of her mum's grip, and jumped back onto the armchair with a thump. + +Ann's mum was at her wit's end and didn't know what to do, so she said "Ann, last chance, either you come to bed now or else something bad will happen!" + +Ann looked at her mum, blinking sleepy eyes. Finally she gave in, and picked up her toys, and allowed her mum to carry her to bed. + +Once in bed, Ann's mum tucked her in and told her stories until she fell asleep, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little puppy named Sam. Sam always wanted to go for adventures and explore the world. One day, he decided to escape from his home. He ran to the nearby van and hopped on. + +The van slowly drove away and Sam thought he was free! He watched the buildings pass by and thought of all the exciting places he could go. + +But soon, a scary man in the van noticed Sam. The man was very angry and wanted to get rid of Sam. The man opened his van’s door and threw Sam out. Sam landed on the street, feeling very sad and scared. + +Sam was not able to escape this time. He had to go home and never tried to escape again. +Once upon a time, there was a tough blue monster. He was very big, and he loved to play. + +One day, he was walking through a forest and came across a little girl. The monster asked the girl if she wanted to play with him. + +The girl was scared. She said, "No, I refuse! Go away!" and she ran to hide behind a tree. + +But the tough blue monster was very kind. He wanted to show the girl that he wasn't scary. + +He said, "Please don't be scared, I just want to be your friend. I'm really nice." + +The girl was still scared, but she was brave. She stepped out from behind the tree and said, "Ok, I will play with you." + +So, the monster and the girl played together in the forest. They had lots of fun, and the monster showed the girl how kind he could be. + +Afterwards, they were the best of friends. The monster was always there to protect the girl, and she never refused an invitation to play! +John was learning new words from his mum. He loved looking through the big dictionary and seeing the strange words. He picked up one and asked his mum, “What does this word mean?†+ +“This word is mark,†said Mum. “It is an easy word. It means to sign or write something.†+ +John said, “Can I mark something?†+ +“Yes,†said his mum. “Find something you want to mark and you can use this pen.†John picked up a pen and started to mark a sheet of paper. He made circles and lines and squiggles. + +When he had finished, his mum said, “Very nice work! Now you know how to mark. You can use this new word in your dictionary too!†John was very happy and put the word “mark†in his dictionary. He smiled from ear to ear. +Once there was a strong pet called Tony. Tony was always very curious and loved to explore. + +One day he found a sack in the garden. It was in a secret spot and he'd never seen it before. + +He looked at the sack and said "What's in here?" + +But it was too heavy to open. So Tony used all his strength and pulled with all his might. + +Suddenly, the sack opened and there were lots of colourful toys inside! Tony was so excited to find them! + +He took out one of the toys and said "I'm going to keep this one forever". + +It was the best day ever for Tony and his new toy. From then on, he always kept his strong pet close by. +Once upon a Sunday, Jamie's family went on a little adventure. + +Jamie's dad said, "We are going to borrow a little boat and have a picnic on the distant island!" + +Jamie had never been on a boat before and she was so excited. + +When they got to the island it was so different to anywhere else Jamie had been before. She saw lots of new birds and animals, it was so much fun. + +As they were leaving, the little boat started swaying more and more in the wind, until it felt like it was going to tip over! + +Jamie's dad said, "Let's go quickly, so we can return the boat before it gets too dark." + +Jamie and her family soon got back to shore safely. + +Jamie said, "That was a great adventure, I'm looking forward to borrowing the boat again next Sunday!" +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Bob and Joe. They were always playing together. One day, Bob wanted to show Joe his new vehicle. He asked Joe if he wanted to go for a ride. Joe thought it sounded interesting and nodded his head. + +Bob opened the door for Joe and said, “Hop in!†Joe climbed inside and Bob drove off. They were having lots of fun until Joe noticed something strange. Bob seemed to be driving faster and faster. Joe shouted, “Oh no! We’re going too fast!†+ +Bob kept driving and Joe tried hard to think of a way to get him to slow down. He tried yelling and shaking Bob's shoulder, but nothing worked. Suddenly, Joe had an idea. He remembered that Bob was always a cautious driver and, if he knew what was safe and right to do, he would nod his head. + +So, Joe said in a calm voice, “Bob, aren’t we going a bit too fast? Maybe it’s time to slow down.†Bob nodded his head and gradually reduced his speed. Joe was relieved and they both laughed. Bob promised to always drive carefully from then on. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had a special dress that she loved. Every day when she woke up, she dressed in the special dress. + +When the weather was warm, the girl liked to go outside and play. But on cold days, the girl stayed inside, snuggled up with her dress to stay warm. + +One day, the girl heard an order from her mom. She was excited; it was a special order for a new dress! The girl smiled and waited for the dress to arrive. + +When it came, the girl immediately put it on and proudly looked in the mirror. Now she had two special dresses to choose from! + +The girl often dressed in one dress or the other, but to her, both dresses were the same — special! +Once upon a time there was a tired bear. He was so tired that he yawned and stretched his paws. + +As he yawned and stretched, he heard a voice. It was a voice that spoke kindly, but it made him confused. + +The voice said, "You should not be feeling so tired. You should be playing and learning more." + +The bear was very quiet and he thought about this. He thought that the voice might be right. He stopped yawning and decided to listen more. + +The voice said, "Together, we can learn many things and make our world better. Ignorance is not the answer." + +The bear understood. He stopped being so tired. He was ready to learn and to make the world a better place. + +The moral of the story is that learning and understanding are better than being ignorant. Together we can make the world a better place for everyone. +Once there was a little girl who had a friend. His name was Billy. They like to play together all the time. + +One day, they wanted to go on an adventure. So they decided to reverse the ambulance. Billy and the little girl had so much fun! + +They drove around the neighborhood in the ambulance. But before long, the little girl noticed that something was wrong. She could not hear Billy. + +She asked, "Why are you so quiet?" + +Billy replied, "I'm deaf, so I can't hear you." + +The little girl was so sad that her friend could not hear. She hugged him and said, "That's okay. We can still be friends." + +Billy was so happy. He smiled and said, "Yes! Let's go on more adventures together." + +So they did-they had lots of fun together even though Billy was deaf. +The village was quiet and peaceful. Sam and his dad were walking around looking for supplies for their little shack. Suddenly, Sam noticed something. In the distance, he could see a big black sack that seemed to be moving. He asked his dad what it was, but his dad just shook his head. He said it was nothing they needed to worry about. + +Sam was anxious and curious, so he decided to go check it out. He came closer and realized the sack was filled with dirt and rocks. He heard voices nearby and soon realized it was a gang of robbers. + +The robbers saw Sam and quickly ran after him, shouting and getting closer. He started to run as fast as he could, but the robbers were too fast. In the blink of an eye, they had surrounded him and grabbed him in the black sack. + +Sam was scared and anxious when the robbers carried him away. His dad ran after them, but it was too late. They had already escaped. Sam never returned to the village again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Dina and Sandy. Dina loved playing with Sandy, but she especially liked teasing him - especially about his big ears! + +One day, they went to the park together. They saw an enormous oak tree - it was so big! They decided to climb it to have some fun. + +As they climbed, they began to tease each other. Sandy started by calling Dina a silly name, which made her laugh. Then they both started laughing, making the tree shake. + +Suddenly, an enormous bird flew out of the tree! The friends were so scared they screamed, and the bird flew away. + +They then climbed back down, laughing at their adventure. Sandy said to Dina, "That was an enormous surprise! Let's never tease each other near the oak tree again!" Dina nodded her head and smiled. They both gave each other a big hug and said goodbye. They would never forget their wonderful adventure! +Once upon a time there was a small pepper. Everywhere it went, it enjoyed making people smile. Everywhere it went it gave kindness to everyone. + +One day, the small pepper met an old man who was feeling down. The small pepper said to the old man, "Let me make you smile!" The old man smiled a little, but it wasn't enough. The small pepper tried harder to make him smile. + +Finally, the man smiled a big and beautiful smile. The small pepper was so happy! The small pepper said, "See, when you help others, it means you have a big heart and people will smile for you!" + +The old man was so thankful for the small pepper's kindness. With his big smile, he thanked the little pepper and the pepper smiled back. + +From then on, the small pepper kept on giving its kindness to everyone it met. It is a reminder that when we give kindness to others, even if it is small, we can bring smiles to people's faces. +Jack was a boy. His dad gave him a delicate toy to play with. +Jack loved his toy. He played with it all the time. +One day, Jack's toy broke. Jack was so sad. +He went to his dad and said, "Daddy, my toy is broken!". +His dad said, "Don't worry, son. I'll repair it for you". +Jack smiled. His dad took the toy and used some tools to fix it. +Jack watched carefully. +After a while, his dad was done. He handed the toy back to Jack and said, "Here you go! All mended now!". +Jack was so happy to have his toy back. He hugged his dad and said, "Thank you, Daddy!". +George was on his way to school and he couldn't wait. His sneakers were on, they were bright and colourful. He ran out of the house, zipping and skipping towards school. + +On his way, he heard a sound. It was loud and sounded like something was zipping. He looked left and right and soon he spotted it. It was a big, colourful bird! It was zipping through the sky so fast. + +George started to chase it. He ran and ran but he couldn't catch it. The bird was too fast. To keep up, George shouted "Come back! I want to play with you!" + +The bird thought it was a great idea. It flew lower and George could see it. The bird made a loop, zipping around and around. George laughed and shouted "Come down, bird! I have a jail for you!" + +George pointed to a colourful, homemade jail. The bird hesitated, but then it flew in through the front door. George cheered and cheered. He had caught a magical and colourful bird! +Once upon a time, there was a witch. She was so lazy, sleeping all day and night. One day, a little rabbit came to her door. + +The rabbit asked, "Hello witch! Do you want to play with me?" + +The witch was so baffled. She had never been asked to play before. She said, "Yes! Let's play." + +The little rabbit was so happy and he jumped up and down. He admired the witch for being so kind. Together, they had a great time. + +The moral of the story is that it doesn't matter how lazy someone is, they can still be kind. Kindness is something to admire. +Once upon a time, there was a charming girl named Lucy. She had a pet bunny and loved to feed it carrots every day. + +One morning, Lucy awoke to the sound of a rooster crowing. She opened her eyes and hopped out of bed. She walked to the kitchen to find her bunny, but it wasn't there. + +"Where are you, Bunny?" Lucy asked. + +Then she heard a soft noise coming from under the couch. She got down on her knees and peeked underneath. Sure enough, the bunny was there! + +Lucy pulled him out and said, "Come along, Bunny! It's time to have breakfast!" + +The bunny followed her to the kitchen, where Lucy fed it some carrots. The bunny munched away happily. Lucy smiled and said, "You know, Bunny, I think you're the most charming pet ever!" + +The bunny nudged her hand with its little nose and hopped away. Lucy watched him go, feeling happy that he was part of her family. +Once upon a time there was a bear who was very naughty. Every day he made mischief and never offered to help out. Bear's mother was very unhappy with his behaviour, so one day she decided to punish him. + +Mother bear said, "Bear, I think it is time for us to have a talk. You have been naughty again, and this time I have to punish you." + +Bear was very scared. He said, "What are you going to do?" + +Mother bear said, "I am going to give you an uncomfortable punishment. I will take away your skin from your body." + +Bear was very scared and did not understand. Tears started to roll down his cheeks. + +Mother bear said, "Don't worry, I was just joking. I am not going to punish you this time. But please remember, if you keep misbehaving, then I will have to punish you in the future." + +Bear nodded and knew that he needed to be careful from then on. He hugged his mother and was very happy that the punishment was just a joke! +Johnny and his mom were in the kitchen. Johnny was excited, because they were going to use the mixer! He took it out of the drawer and his mom said, “Let’s make a milkshake!†There were lots of different ingredients, and Johnny loved to mix them together. His mom watched as he poured some milk into the mixer and pressed the button. + +Suddenly, there was a loud popping sound and something bad happened. Johnny was scared and his mom said, “Oh no, something seems to be broken.†Even though Johnny was sad, he still tried to enjoy the experience. His mom suggested they make a different drink, but nothing was quite the same as a milkshake. + +The experience had left a bad taste in Johnny’s mouth. He was disappointed that he hadn’t been able to enjoy the mixer like he had hoped. As he watched his mom put the pieces of the broken mixer back in the drawer, he realized that sometimes things don’t turn out the way we plan. He sadly accepted that it was just time to move on and find something else to enjoy. +Jimmy liked playing outside. He loved to run, kneel and jump in the grass. One day while he was playing outside, Jimmy noticed a leak coming from the bridge. + +The water was flowing down the bridge and running into the grass. "Mommy, why is there water coming from the bridge?", Jimmy asked. Mommy looked around in the grass, "Well Jimmy, it looks like there's a leak. You must be careful and stay away from it!" + +Jimmy kept playing away from the bridge but he kept thinking about the leak. + +A few days later, Jimmy saw the leak was getting much bigger. He ran to get his Daddy and asked, "Daddy why is the leak going so long?" + +Daddy kneeled down and looked closely. He said, "Oh my, it looks like the bridge is stuck. We need to fix it, Jimmy." + +Jimmy smiled. He knew he and his Daddy could fix the leak and make it better. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Peter. He always wanted to be independent and make his own way in the world. One day, he found a blue suit. He saw that it was very nice and thought he should buy it. + +So, he went to the store and asked the store owner how much it cost. The store owner said "It will cost one hundred dollars" and Peter said "Yes, I will pay." + +He was excited to have the suit. After he had paid, Peter put on the suit and went into the city. He thought that he looked very smart and was sure that his newfound independence was sure to bring him success. + +But when he got to the city, he noticed that everyone was just laughing and pointing at him. He didn't understand why, until he saw his reflection in the store window. + +The suit was really old and tattered and everyone else was better dressed. Peter felt embarrassed and wished he hadn't wasted his money. He realized he was never going to be truly independent wearing such an old and worn suit. + +The end. +Nana was very excited to teach little John. She wanted to show him that white can be beautiful and can be seen in the sky. + +“Look!â€, She called out to John. †Can you spot the white thing in the sky?†+ +John looked up and said, “Oh, yes! I see the high thing!†+ +Nana smiled and said, “That’s a cloud, John! It is so high up above us! Would you like to learn how to make a cloud?†+ +John nodded eagerly and followed Nana outside. She showed him how to puff his breath out slowly and think about white things. + +At last, a white, fluffy cloud appeared in the air! + +John was so excited and shouted, “Look, Nana! I made a cloud!†+ +Nana smiled and gave John a big hug. She was so proud of him for teaching himself how to make a cloud! +At the park, Lucy was busy mixing sand and dirt together. She was so excited to make something. "What are you doing, Lucy?" asked her mum. Lucy replied, "I'm making mud! It feels so squishy!" + +Mum smiled, "That's wonderful! Look, here are some ants marching across the ground. Let's watch them together." "They have six legs!" exclaimed Lucy with amazement. "They're so small, but they can still walk." + +Mum and Lucy observed the line of ants for a while, then Lucy mixed more dirt and sand together. Suddenly, something shiny caught her eye. She looked closer and saw an ordinary rock shining in the sunlight. "Mum, what is this?" Lucy asked. + +Mum picked up the rock and said, "It looks like a lucky rock. Let's put it in your pocket and take it home with us." Lucy was delighted. She put the rock in her pocket and kept on mixing the sand and dirt, making more and more mud. Mum watched her daughter and smiled. +One sunny day Timmy and his mum went to the beach. Timmy was excited to go, so he ran around and played in the sand. His mum asked him to come and sit down. She said she wanted to take a photo of him. + +Timmy didn't like having his photo taken and he was frightened of the camera. He ran away to hide behind the rocks. + +His mum came looking for him. She smiled, and said, "It's ok Timmy, you don't have to be scared. Taking a photo captures a moment for us to remember forever." + +Timmy came out from behind the rocks and took his mum's hand. He smiled and said, "OK, let's take the photo." + +This story teaches us that it's ok to be scared of something new. We should always talk to our parents to ask for help and support. They can help us to understand things and make us feel better. +Once there was a little boy named Bob. Bob was very sleepy one day and he wanted to take a nap. But he saw a plane in the sky and was very excited. He asked his dad, "What is that?" His dad said, "It's a plane!" + +Bob thought it looked really cool and he asked his dad if he could have one. His dad said, "No, Bob. It's too expensive." + +But Bob didn't want to take no for an answer. He begged his dad and said, "Please, Dad! I will be a good boy and do whatever you want if you will just offer me a plane." + +His dad thought it over and wanted to make Bob happy. So he said, "Ok, Bob, if you promise to be a good boy I will offer you a plane." + +Bob was so excited! He thought he was finally going to get a plane. But then his dad said, "But you have to pay for it!" + +Bob was sad. He didn't have enough money to buy a plane. He was so disappointed that he cried. + +His dad felt bad and hugged Bob. He said, "It's ok, Bob. Next time I'll offer you something else instead, okay?" + +Bob nodded, but he was still very sad. He never did get his plane. +Once there was a wild woman who lived in the forest. She was very happy there and she loved to lay in the sun. One day, a small child saw her in the forest. The child said, "Hello, wild woman!" The woman looked up in surprise. She smiled and said, "Hello there!" The child asked, "Can I lay with you in the sun?" The woman thought for a moment, then said, "Yes, of course!" + +So the child and the wild woman lay in the sun together. The woman taught the child about the things in the forest - the trees, the birds, and the flowers. They stayed in the woods all day, playing and having fun. + +When the sun started to go down, the wild woman said, "It's time to go home now." The child said goodbye and ran off, but waved back to the wild woman once more before leaving. The woman smiled and waved back, happy that she had made a new friend. +Mum was busy in the kitchen so she called to Dad. "Can you remind Pixie to put all her crayons away?" Dad smiled. She was always leaving her crayons out. Dad walked over to the living room, where Pixie was playing. She was lying on the floor, drawing with a crayon. + +"Pixie, it's nearly dinner time." Dad said, reminding Pixie to tidy up. + +Pixie sighed. "I don't want to, Dad! It's too peaceful. I'm having a nice time here." She hugged her crayon tightly. + +Dad smiled. "It's ok, Pinks. You can stay here if you like. But you have to promise to put everything away when you're finished." + +Pixie smiled and nodded. + +Dad walked away, relieved that he was able to remind her without causing a fuss. That was one job done. Now it was time to start dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a mole who lived in a house in the woods. Every day the mole would cuddle up in its cozy bed and try to take a nap, but there was one big problem... the birds kept chirping and it was very loud. The mole would complain about the noise, but it was no use. + +One day, the mole was waking up from its nap when it heard something different. The mole looked around and saw a little girl in the yard, around the same age as itself. + +The girl noticed the mole and smiled. "I brought you something yummy," she said. + +The mole scurried out of its hole and sniffed the food that the girl had. It was carrots, the mole's favorite food! + +The mole was very happy, and thanked the girl for the yummy carrots. From then on, whenever the birds kept chirping too loud, the mole would just take a carrot from the girl and happily munch away. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He was three years old and he loved playing with his toys. One day, he found an old pipe. It was hard and he couldn't open it. + +John asked his dad, "How do I open the pipe?" His dad replied, "You have to reverse it". So John tried to reverse the pipe but it was too hard. He pulled and pulled and pulled, but nothing happened. + +Just then, his dad handed him a tool. He said, "Use this tool, the pipe will open a lot easier." John took the tool and reversed the pipe. He was so happy that he could open it. Inside the pipe, he found a magical surprise. He was so excited and ran off to play with his new toy. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to find a special saw. She went through the woods to look for it. The ground was rough and she stumbled many times, but kept going. + +When she finally found the saw, it was too late. The sun was going down and it was getting dark. She was scared, so she started to cry. + +Suddenly, a big, scary bear came out of the woods. It growled and it looked mad. The girl was very scared and she cried even louder. + +The bear moved closer and closer to her. She was too scared to move. The bear took the saw out of her hand and it was gone. + +The girl cried and cried until she was too tired to cry anymore. The bear was gone, and so was the saw. The story had a bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Ben. Ben was three-years-old and he was very excited because today he was going to the fair. He had waited ever so long and he couldn't wait to go! + +On the way to the fair, the excitement was almost too much for Ben and it made him start to itch! He kept scratching and scratching. + +When he arrived at the fair, his Dad said to him, "Do you see that big wheel? You must be really brave and give it a go!" + +Ben thought that sounded really scary, but then he saw all the happy people on it and said, "I'm ready to send it!" + +After the ride, Ben was so happy and full of joy! The fair was great and he had even conquered his fear. His Dad said, "You were so brave. That was really fair!" + +Ben couldn't help but smile and feel so proud of himself. He had had so much fun and couldn't wait to go back to the fair again! +It was a sunny day and Aiden was playing near a vendor on the street. He saw all the different shiny things the vendor had on display. He wanted all of them but none of them were for sale. + +Aiden was feeling very frustrated and he started to struggle. His mom saw he was struggling and asked him what was wrong. + +"I want these shiny things, but can't buy them," Aiden said. + +His mom smiled and said,"Let's keep walking. I have something brilliant for you." + +Confused and curious, Aiden followed his mom. After a few minutes, they reached a store. Inside, all of the shiny things he wanted were there. Aiden was so excited he could barely contain it. + +His mom had bought him all the items and he was so grateful. He now had all the shiny things he wanted and he was really happy. His mom had found a perfect solution to his struggle. + +Aiden was so delighted by the brilliant plan his mom had made. He thanked his mom and showed his appreciation with a big smile and a hug. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She liked to go for walks with her mom. One day, she asked her mom if they could take a new path. + +"Oh, Emma," her mom said. "That path won't bring us to any special place - it just goes around and around in circles." + +Emma was quite frustrated. She wanted to take the path and find something new. + +"Please, mom," she said. "Just one time? Please?" + +Finally, her mom agreed. So they went on the new path. As they walked, they saw lots of new flowers, insects, and even a rabbit. Emma's face lit up with joy. + +"Thanks, mom," she said. "This path is so much fun!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, sweetheart. We can visit this path more often now." + +Emma was so happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sally and Peter. They lived in the same peaceful town and were best friends. One day, Sally wanted to give Peter a special surprise. She decided to write him a letter! + +Sally carefully wrote the letter in her best handwriting. She wrote about all the good times that they had shared together and how much she missed having fun together. She sealed the envelope and gave it to Peter. + +When Peter opened the letter, he was so happy to know that his best friend was thinking about him. He wrote a letter back to Sally, talking about all the funny things that had happened that day. Together, Sally and Peter wrote many more letters over the years, always filled with happy thoughts and dreams. They never forgot to write about how peaceful their town was. + +It was a special friendship and it brought peace and joy to both their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little olive who lived in a very big forest. He was a very lonely olive and rarely smiled. One day, a funny looking creature with a big body and a tiny head came to stay near the olive's tree. The olive saw the creature and tried to say 'hello', but the creature turned away and frowned. + +The olive was sad that the creature would not talk to him. Feeling hurt and alone, he went to his friends, the birds, and asked them why the creature was not speaking with him. The birds told the olive that the creature was very ignorant and did not know how to be a good friend. The olive was very sad to hear this. + +The little olive decided he must do something to make the creature understand what it meant to be a good friend. He gathered all the little animals of the forest and explained to them why they should be kind to each other. Then the little animals went over to the ignorant creature and showed him how to be kind and friendly. + +The ignorant creature was astonished. He began to smile and played with all the animals. The olive was so happy to see his new friend smiling that he smiled too! They both laughed and played for hours and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there lived Sarah and her brother Axel. Sarah was three years old and Axel was five years old. Every day, Sarah and Axel would watch the sunset together in the evening. Axel always loved to watch the sky turn orange and red, while Sarah enjoyed the warmth of the sunset on her face. + +One day, Sarah asked Axel what he valued most. Axel thought a moment before he said, “Tasty food! I always love eating food that tastes really nice.†Sarah nodded and then said excitedly, “I want to eat something tasty like you!â€. + +A few days later, Axel got himself a special treat - an ice cream cone! He eagerly invited Sarah to come watch him eat it and after a few bites and licks, he offered Sarah a taste. She was so happy to try it, and smiled from ear to ear as the sweet and cold taste of the ice cream melted in her mouth. + +The moral of the story is that helping others to have something we value is more important than having it all to ourselves. It creates a feeling of joy and satisfaction that is far more rewarding than simply indulging in pleasure. +Tommy was walking through the woods. He noticed a funny root sticking through the ground. He bent down to take a closer look. He poked it with his finger, but the root didn't move. + +Just then, he heard a loud voice. + +"What do you think you're doing?" + +Tommy was so surprised he jumped back. He saw a little creature standing there. + +"I'm sorry," said Tommy. "I was just looking at this root." + +"That's my root," said the creature. + +Tommy just shrugged. He didn't know what to say. + +"Well, why don't you come and have some fun with me?" said the creature. + +Tommy was surprised, but happy too. He smiled and said yes. + +Together Tommy and the creature laughed and played all day in the woods. Tommy had never had so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a wide land. It was so wide, it seemed like it went on forever. In the middle of this wide land was a castle. Nobody owned the castle - in fact, nobody owned the whole land! + +One day, a big bear came walking along. He looked around and liked the wide land very much. So he decided to make it his own. + +He became king of the wide land and named it 'Bear Land'. He protected the wide land and made sure nobody else could own it. + +Soon, all the animals in the wide land came to know the big bear. They all respected him and knew that he owned the land. And so, everybody in Bear Land was happy and had a good place to call their own. +Once upon a time there was a family, who were modern and wanted to design something special. So, one day they all had a meeting to discuss their ideas. Dad started the meeting. "We want to design something that will be useful, something special," he said. + +Mum chimed in, "Yes! What kind of design should we make?" + +The family started thinking and quickly came up with some ideas. Then, the youngest family member, 3 year old Jack, excitedly spoke. "I know! Let's design a house, with a garden and a pool!" + +The family all smiled. Dad stood up and put his arms around Jack and said, "Let's do it! We are going to design the best house ever!" + +Everyone was so happy with the plan and they all agreed that they had designed something very special. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy named Peter who wanted to find an adventure. One day, he went outside and saw a mist that was very thick and mysterious. He wanted to go explore it but he was afraid. He grabbed his teddy bear and took a deep breath, then he stepped into the mist. + +Suddenly he could see something in the mist. It was a tall and very old-looking tree with a large hole in the trunk. He walked close to the tree and heard a strange voice coming from inside. It said, "Demand something special". + +Peter closed his eyes and wished for something that was not ordinary. When he opened his eyes again, the mist was clearing and he saw a beautiful pink balloon. He was so excited and he reached out to take it. As he grabbed it, the balloon started to float and led him out of the mist. + +Peter walked home feeling very excited with his balloon. He knew he had gone on an amazing adventure that day. +Once there was a little boy, and his name was Jack. He was out in nature, walking through the grass and the field. As he ventured further, he started to get scared. Suddenly, lightning struck the ground in front of him. He screamed and ran away, trying to find safety. + +His mum quickly ran to him, and asked, "What's wrong?" + +Jack replied breathlessly, "Something struck on the ground! It was loud and scary!" + +Mum put her arms around Jack and said, "It's okay, it's just nature. Nothing can hurt you." + +Jack felt better, but he was still scared of nature. He would always think twice before going out in the field again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was always so tidy - her room was always nice and neat, and her clothes were always neat and tidy. + +One day Lucy was getting ready for school. She had picked out her clothes and was about to put them on. + +"Mummy, can you help me dress please?", Lucy said. + +Mummy smiled, and knelt down to help her dress. She put the clothes on Lucy, one piece at a time, beginning with her vest. + +Mummy then said, "Now let's put your finger in this hole". She was talking about putting Lucy's finger through the hole at the back of her dress. Lucy giggled and put her finger through the hole. + +And that's how Lucy got dressed and ready to go to school. She looked very tidy and happy, ready for a fun day at school. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl who were very good friends. One fine day, they decided to go to the park. As they walked, the boy suddenly saw something sparkly on the ground. He picked it up and and showed it to the girl. + +"Wow!" said the girl, "what a pretty stone!" + +The boy smiled and said, "Let's share it!" + +The girl nodded and the boy gave the stone to her. Suddenly, the girl had an idea. She said, "Let's share our happy message too, okay?" + +The boy agreed and so the two of them started to quietly whisper good things about each other. After a few minutes, they both felt much happier. + +The moral of the story is that it feels so much better when you share something special with a friend. Sharing items, ideas and messages can make the world a brighter and better place. +Once upon a time, there was a green flower in a meadow. A little girl named Brenda saw the beautiful flower and wanted to pick it. + + Brenda asked her mother, "Mama, can I have the flower?" + +Her mother replied, "No, Brenda. You have to ignore the flower and let it be. Flowers look beautiful when they are still in the ground." + +Brenda didn't understand why she had to ignore the flower. She hated not being able to have it. + +One day, when Brenda was playing in the meadow, she saw a group of butterflies flying around the same green flower. Brenda suddenly realized why she had to ignore the flower. The flower had to be left alone in the ground to attract the butterflies. + +Brenda smiled with joy and ran back to her mother to tell her the news. Her mother hugged her and they both smiled. They both knew that nature would be more beautiful if they respected it and ignored some of the pretty things around them. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to play. One day, he found a gun and thought it was really cool. He said to himself, "I'm gonna shoot this gun!" He pointed the gun at a tree and shot it. The tree started shaking and made a loud noise. + +The boy's mom heard the sound and rushed outside. She said, "What are you doing with that gun!" The boy was scared and said nothing. His mom knew he couldn't understand what she was saying, so she said, "This is bad, very bad. We don't play with guns." + +The boy felt sad and put the gun down. He said, "I wish I could do math instead." His mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea. Math is much better than guns. Come inside and I'll show you how to do math." + +The boy followed his mom inside and started learning math. But it was way too hard and he got mad. He got so frustrated that he didn't want to learn any more. He ran out of the house with the gun and started shooting it again. He was aiming it all over the place and didn't care who or what was around. + +Suddenly, there was a loud bang and the little boy fell to the ground. He had shot himself and died. + +The moral of the story is to never play with guns. It's bad and math is +Once upon a time there was a wise old man who created a beautiful chess set for a bad boy. The bad boy was not very kind and was often rude. The wise old man wanted to show the bad boy the importance of being kind. + +The wise old man said to the bad boy, “If you can restore my chess set, I will teach you how to be kind.†The bad boy agreed and the wise old man gave him all the pieces he needed. + +The bad boy worked really hard and soon restored the chess set. The wise old man was very happy and praised the bad boy for his hard work. He taught the bad boy how to be kind to others and also how to play chess. + +The bad boy learned a lot that day and soon began to be kind to everyone. He often had chess games with his friends and always remembered to be kind. + +Moral of the story: Kindness can restore anything. +Once upon a time there was a baby who liked to dive. She would dive in the lake, the river and even in the pool. She knew a secret spot where she went to dive. It was deep in the closet. + +One day, she saw something that made her eyes twinkle. Underneath the packed clothes and old shoes she saw a long, clear snake. She knew straight away that it was something special. She wanted to dive and explore what was under it. + +The baby asked her parents if she could go diving that day but they said it was too dangerous. They said that she would have to wait until the weekend. + +When Saturday morning came, the baby couldn't wait to dive. She woke up extra early, got changed and hurried to the secret spot. When she arrived, she saw the clear snake again and it lit up the whole closet. She was so excited! She wiggled and squirmed until she finally dove into the magical spot. + +She swam around in amazement and found beautiful plants and animals. She had never seen anything so clear and so beautiful. She was happy that her parents had made her wait, because it made the adventure even more special! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to pretend. Every day she imagined she was a princess and explored her backyard like an enchanted kingdom. + +One evening her parents asked her to help find the east star. The little girl was excited to help, so she ran outside and looked up in the sky. But the star was nowhere to be found. + +Upset, the little girl trudged back home and asked her family why they wanted the east star. + +"It was a selfish wish," said her father. "We wanted the star to make us rich." + +The little girl was angry. How could her parents be so selfish? She ran outside and cried under a tree. + +The little girl soon realized that pretending isn't always fun, especially when someone is selfish. From that day forward, she learned to think of others first. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl called Bethany. She was always playing in her garden, riding her bicycle and enjoying the sunshine. + +One day, her mommy came outside and said, “It’s such a nice day. Let’s make a wish. Do you want to do that?†Bethany answered, “Yes!†+ +So Mommy asked her to close her eyes, wish for something special and then jump up in the air and spin around. When she opened her eyes, Mommy had a surprise for her. It was a big, comfortable blanket with a picnic basket. + +Mommy said, “I want to invite you to a picnic lunch. We can have it in the garden!†Bethany was so happy. She ran to get her teddy bear and some other toys, while Mommy set up the blanket and the picnic basket. + +They spent the day drinking juice, eating sandwiches, and playing fun games. After lunch, they lay down on the blanket and watched the clouds go by. + +Bethany couldn’t believe her day started with a wish and ended up with a nice picnic. She had made her wish come true! + +“Mommy,†she said, “Can we do this again sometime?†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “Of course. Whenever we want +Once upon a day, there was a clever rabbit. He wanted to find the secret to the clearing in the woods. But, he couldn't find it. + +He stumbled around and looked high and low. He climbed up tall trees and dug through thick mud. But the secret wouldn't show itself. + +Then, he came across a big, scary fox. The fox said to him, "You should stay away from this clearing. It's dangerous." The rabbit was scared, but still wanted to find the secret of the clearing. So he said, "I'm not afraid, I'm very clever!" + +But it was too late. The fox jumped out and grabbed the rabbit by the neck. The rabbit stumbled and tried to get away, but the fox was too strong. The rabbit was never seen again. + +The fox had won and the secret of the clearing stayed safe. +One day, the little girl wanted to paint a picture. She went to the cupboard and found her paints. "Let's make it special," thought the girl. She found some oil and mixed it with her paints. + +The little girl carefully looked at all the colors. Then she grabbed a brush, dipped it in the paint and started to draw. The colors were dark, shiny and sparkly. She was so happy to be painting. Her daddy walked over to her and smiled. +"That looks so beautiful my lovely," said daddy. + +The little girl looked up and smiled. She continued to paint until the picture was finished. Then she stepped back and looked at her beautiful creation. +It was a dark, warm and cozy picture. The little girl smiled with delight. +"I am so happy with the picture I painted," said the little girl to her daddy. +"It's perfect my lovely", said daddy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old and confused about a lot of things. One day, she went to the doctor with her mom. When they got there, Mommy smiled at the nurse. + +“Hi, Nurse, this is my daughter Daisy,†Mommy said. + +Daisy looked up at the nurse and felt a little scared. She was confused why Mommy trusted the nurse. + +“It’s alright Daisy,†said the nurse in a kind voice. “I just want to help you feel better. Can you trust me?†+ +Daisy nodded. She knew she could trust the nurse. + +The nurse gave her a big hug and then gave her mom some medicine to make Daisy feel better. Daisy smiled and knew she was in good hands. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was three years old and loved playing in her garden. One day, she found a big stone in the grass. She was so excited to find it and thought it looked pretty. She decided to stay and play with the stone. + +Mommy was watching from the kitchen window and saw Sarah playing. She knew Sarah loved to be outside exploring and creating, so she wasn’t worried. + +Mommy came outside and said to Sarah, “That’s a very special stone you found there. What do you want to do with it?†+ +Sarah smiled and said, “I want to keep it forever!†+ +Mommy said, “Well, we can’t stay out here all day, so why don’t we bring the stone inside with us? Then you can still play with it later.†+ +Sarah was embarrassed and said, “Okay, mommy.†So they picked up the stone, and brought it inside to the playroom. + +And that is how Sarah’s special stone came to live with her. +Once upon a time, there was a brave and handsome prince. He wanted to find a special island where he could be happy forever. He set sail in his little boat to find this island. + +The prince had been sailing for days and night, until he eventually saw an attractive island in the distance. He knew he had found the right place! + +He arrived at the island and went ashore. As soon as he stepped onto the island, he truly felt he was home. He said out loud: “This is the place I have been searching for!†+ +The prince was so excited that he wanted to do something to show how much he loved the island. He built a house, made a garden and made the island even more attractive. + +On the last day of his visit, the prince met an old woman living on the island. She asked him why he wanted to leave the island. + +The prince replied: “I have to return home. I have many things to do, but I was able to succeed in finding this beautiful island which I will never forget!†+ +The old woman smiled and said: “You have truly found your paradise!†+ +The prince said his goodbyes and sailed away, happy that he had found the perfect island. He never forgot the special island he had found and he always thought fondly of it. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Jan. Jan was only three years old and loved playing outdoors. + +One gloomy day Jan's mom asked Jan to come inside. But Jan insisted that she wanted to stay and play a little longer. + +"No," her mom said, "It's time to come inside. It's getting dark outside and you could get into trouble." + +But Jan wasn't fazed. She picked up a stick and said, "I want to stay and play! I can take care of myself!" + +Although her mom was worried, she knew that Jan was a brave girl. So she let Jan stay outside a little longer, but only if she held her stick tight. Jan happily agreed, and so she continued to play in the glooomy evening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. She was so excited to see the huge round bonfire on the beach. Jenny and her family gathered around the bonfire and watched the flames burning. + +Jenny asked her mother, "What are those long flexible sticks?" Her mother smiled and said, "Those are marshmallow sticks, Jenny! Would you like to get some?" + +Jenny nodded eagerly and rushed over to get a stick. When she got back, she was shocked to see that the fire had caught onto her clothes! Jenny quickly dropped the stick, and started to cry. + +At that same moment, the flames spread and the bonfire started to burn everything. Jenny's family ran away and managed to get to safety. Jenny, however, was too scared to move and got caught in the burning fire. + +The bright flames consumed Jenny and she was never seen again. +Joe and his mom were having a great day, heading to a festival. Joe was excited, wondering what the festival would be like. + +The festival was filled with lots of happy people. Joe saw different colored pretty lights and heard music. He could smell different foods too. Joe wanted to try it all! + +Mom said Joe could just try one thing. He saw a sweet looking cake, but he wanted something sour. He pointed to a sour lemonade soda and wondered if he could drink it. + +Mom said no because it was too strong for Joe. She said he should try something else. Joe wanted to drink the lemonade, but he listened and tried the cake. + +The cake was good, but it wasn’t quite as sour as Joe wanted. Mom noticed and said, “I know I said just one thing, but why don’t you try the lemonade, too?†Joe was so excited and quickly finished the cake and eagerly drank the lemonade. + +It was the perfect combination - sweet and sour! Joe had such a great time at the festival and learned a valuable lesson about listening to his mom. +One day, Bob lived in the countryside. He saw a rake on the ground next to an old tree. He wanted to try so he got close to the rake. + +Bob picked up the old rake and smiled. He was so excited that he wanted to show it to his friend, Billy. + +So he quickly ran over to Billy's house and shouted, "Look, I found an old rake!". + +Billy accepted the rake, smiled and said: "Let's use it to play a game!". + +The two friends were happy and played together. Soon, their game was so much fun that everyone was watching. + +When they were done playing, the two friends laughed and looked at the old rake in the ground. + +Billy said to Bob, "Today, we met a friend in an unexpected way. Friendship comes from sharing. That's the moral of our story!" +One day, Alice and her mommy were walking in the garden. Alice was very excited because she was allowed to pick flowers. Suddenly, Alice screamed: "Mommy! Look! A cobweb! I want to match the cobweb." + +Mommy smiled and said: “That's easy, Alice. Just look for a flower that has the same shape and color as the cobweb.†+ +Alice looked carefully around her. Suddenly, she found a yellow flower that was a perfect match for the cobweb! She beamed with joy as she picked it. + +Alice and her mommy continued to walk in the garden. Alice was on the lookout for more matching flowers. She was sure she could find some more easy matches. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had black hair and a black shirt. One day, he was walking along when he heard a voice. + +Confused, the boy stopped and listened. He heard the voice again, and it was coming from a black bird. + +The bird said, "Hello there! I love your black shirt! What's your name?" + +The boy was surprised but happy to find that the bird could speak. He said, "My name is Benny. What's your name?" + +The bird answered, "My name is Tweet. It was nice to meet you, Benny!" + +Benny smiled and said, "Nice to meet you too, Tweet!" And with that, Benny waved goodbye and continued on his way. +Tommy was a tall boy. He was three years old and liked to play outside. One day he was running around in the park and spotted something unusual. He saw a star twinkling in the sky. He excitedly asked his mom, "What is that mommy?" + +His mom said, "That's a star. They are very high up in the sky, but you can usually see them at night." + +Tommy was so delighted and asked his mom, "Can I start wishing on stars?" + +His mom replied, "You can start, but don't forget what you wished for. You may miss it if you don't remember." + +Tommy was so excited that he ran around the park wishing on stars. He made sure to remember what he wished for so that he wouldn't miss it! Every night, he looked up at the sky and asked his mom, "Have my wishes come true?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Just wait and see, Tommy. Keep wishing and I'm sure one day your wishes will come true." +There was a little girl named Lily who loved to paint. Whenever she was feeling creative, she would take out her pastel paints and start creating. One day, when she was looking for something new to paint, she had an idea; to reverse all the colors she used! + +She picked up the dark black and carefully turned it into a bright white, then the deep red became a soft pink. Lily was amazed! She kept reversing the colors until there was a whole range of pastels on her canvas. + +"Mom! Look at what I made!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That looks great! You're such a creative artist!" + +Lily was so proud of her painting and she knew that her creation was something special. From that day on she used the reverse method to create beautiful artwork. +Nina was restless. She wanted to find something fun to do. Her mother had a good idea. She recommended that Nina go to the park to play. Nina was excited and got ready to go. + +At the park, Nina chased butterflies and played on the swings. She also saw lots of other children and said hello to them. Nina wanted to see if the park had anything else to do. + +She asked an older boy for recommendations. He said the best thing to do was to look for True in the sand. Nina didn't know what he meant and he explained it was a game of looking for true pieces of treasure in the sand. Nina was excited to try it. + +She searched and searched until she found something twinkling in the sand. She looked and it was a True gem! She was so excited and ran to show her mother the True gem she found. Her mother was very proud of her and they both had lots of fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was so excited because today was the day she was going to learn how to ride a horse! She got up and put on her helmet and went out to the stable to find her horse. + +Once she got there, she found the horse, but it had some strange markings on it. It was a sign that she had to do something special as a special way of learning how to ride. + +Emily was a little scared but she took a deep breath and went up to the horse. She wanted to try and understand the sign to learn what she had to do. + +Suddenly, a voice called out to her. It was the horse who said, "You have to find the hidden forest to be able to ride me. Only then will I let you ride me!" + +Emily was so thrilled at finding the hidden forest. She went and searched everywhere until she finally found it. She raced back to the horse and told him she found the hidden forest. + +The horse was so pleased and said, "Good job, Emily! Now you can ride me! Be sure to go slow and be careful!" + +Emily was so happy and the horse was so proud of her. From that day forward, Emily and the horse were great friends. She always loved to ride the horse whenever she could. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Aby and Dolly. Aby was excited because he was going on a safari that day. As they started walking, it began to get very gloomy outside. Aby looked around and said "Let's build something out of this gloom!" + +Dolly thought it was a great idea, and they both started gathering up the things they found on the ground. Aby was busy picking up big sticks and leaves while Dolly was collecting rocks and colorful flowers. They worked together, building the most amazing safari they had ever seen. + +When they were done, Aby and Dolly looked around in awe – it looked just like a real safari! They had used their creativity to turn an ordinary, gloomy scene into an incredible adventure. + +"This showed us that with a little effort and imagination, we can turn the world from gloomy to wonderful!", Aby said proudly. + +It was a great reminder for both Aby and Dolly that no matter what the situation, we can always find a way to make the world better. +Once upon a time, there was a brown table without a shine. Little Nicky looked at the table and wanted to help. He said to his mom, "Mommy, I can polish the table?" She replied, "You sure can Nicky! You will make it shine!" + +So Little Nicky grabbed a cloth and a bottle of polish. He smiled as he poured it on the table and started to rub. As he rubbed, Nicky felt some pain in his arm, so he stopped to rest. + +Mommy said, "Come on Nicky, you can do it! Just rub a bit more and the table will be shiny and brown." So Nicky rubbed away, a little bit more each time. He tried not to feel the pain, but eventually he was done. + +He looked at the table and smiled with delight. Now it was shiny and brown, the perfect sight. Little Nicky had done a great job, everyone said so. And they were all so proud of Little Nicky, and that made him even happier. +Once upon a time there was a small bear. His name was Bear and he was very hungry. + +"Oh no!" Bear shouted sadly, "I am so hungry!" + +Just then, his friend Fox came over. Fox had a big cube in his hands. + +"I have something for you, Bear," he said. + +At first, Bear was suspicious. Why would Fox have something for him? + +But Fox explained: "This cube will make you feel better!" + +Reluctantly, Bear took the cube. Then he noticed he felt rested. His belly was full and he was no longer hungry. + +Bear was so thankful! He thanked Fox and asked: "Where did you get this magical cube?" + +Fox chuckled. "I found it in the forest, but that's a story for another day." + +Bear was so happy he had found such a good friend. Now, every time he was hungry, he knew he could always rely on Fox and his magical cube. +Once upon a time, there was a cat called Mimi. She liked to play with her yarn. + +One day, Mimi found a special yarn that shone so brightly in the sun! She was so excited! + +Mimi said “Wow, this yarn is so shiny! Let’s play!" + +Mimi was so playful and had lots of fun with the shiny yarn. + +But one day, something bad happened. When Mimi was playing with the yarn, she accidentally got it caught in the tree. + +Mimi said to herself “Oh no! How can I get it back?†+ +But no matter how hard she tried, Mimi couldn’t get her shiny yarn back. She was so sad. + +Moral of the story? Don’t be too playful or you might get into trouble! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. One day they disagreed about something, but they didn't know what. + +Jack said, "We should get a strong bulb for the lamp". + +Jill disagreed and said, "No, I don't think we need a strong bulb". + +Jack replied, "Yes, we should. A strong bulb is the best". + +After Jack said this, Jill started crying. Jack felt bad and hugged her. Jill smiled and said, "I'm sorry for disagreeing". + +Jack said, "It's okay, let's get the strong bulb together". + +So, they went to the store and bought the strong bulb. When they got home, they put the bulb into the lamp and switched it on. The room filled with light and the two friends laughed and hugged. + +From then on, they never disagreed again! +One day, Timmy was playing in the park with his friends. His mom was sitting nearby, watching and smiling. "Time to go, Timmy," Mom said. + +Timmy was sad to leave, but he put on his shoes anyways. He noticed his mom had something in her hands. It was a big, red balloon! She handed it to him and said, "This is for you! I'm going to tie it to your wrist so you don't lose it." She then took a ribbon and tied the balloon securely to his wrist. + +The day was stormy, so the sky was full of mist. But that didn't stop Timmy from running around, tugging at the balloon as he went. His mom reassured him, saying, "Don't ever worry about losing it. I tie things very dependably." + +Suddenly, a strong gust of wind came and swept away the balloon. Timmy shouted and tried to grab it, but he missed. He started to cry. + +But then he noticed that the balloon was using the wind, like a magic flying carpet. His friends followed it with their eyes, and were in awe. "Look, Timmy! It's magic!" they said. + +Timmy looked at his mom, and she smiled, "See? I told you I tie things dependably." + +Timmy smiled, happy that his mom was so dependable. He watched +Pete was flying his new jet through the sky. He had always dreamed of flying with a jet and now he was doing it. + +Pete's friend, Jane, saw him and shouted out to him, "Where are you going?" + +Pete shouted back, "I'm dreaming big, so I'm flying high!" + +But Jane didn't seem to understand. She said, "But why fly so high?" + +Pete wasn't sure how to explain it to her, so he said, "I'm using my new jet to explore the world!" + +This was too much for Jane. She said, "You can't do that! It's dangerous!" + +Pete understood her concern, but he was determined to soar above the clouds. He smiled and said, "It's alright, I'm just dreaming." With that, he flew up higher and higher. Jane watched until he disappeared into the clouds. +Once upon a time, there was a goose who loved to whistle. Every morning, he'd wake up early and whistle a happy tune. + +One day, the goose found a new friend. His friend was very obedient. The goose asked his friend to whistle with him, and his friend happily obeyed. + +The two of them sang and whistled together all day. They were so happy! They flew around the sky and made lots of music. Everywhere they went, the people smiled and laughed along with them. + +At the end of the day, the goose said goodbye to his friend. Then the goose went off, still whistling his happy tune. +Once upon a time, there was a brother and sister who loved each other very much. But they also had lots of fights, like quarrels around their house. + +One day, the brother and sister were playing in the garden, when suddenly they began to quarrel. The sister wanted to keep playing, but the brother wanted to go home. The sister got really mad and they started arguing. + +The brother said to the sister: "Let's go!" +But the sister replied: "No!" + +The brother left without her and the sister just sat there, feeling restless. + +Meanwhile, back at home, the brother went to his sister's room and he picked up her favourite comb. He thought it might make her feel better, so he took it out to the garden. But as soon as he arrived, he saw that his sister had already gone home. + +The brother was sad that his sister had left and he knew that he had done something wrong. He decided to wait for her to come back so he could give her the comb. + +When the sister arrived home, the brother was waiting for her. He gave her the comb and explained that he was sorry for quarreling with her. + +The sister was so shocked and happy that her brother was so thoughtful. She gave him a great big hug, and they made up. From then on, instead of quarreling, they began to help each other +Once upon a nice holiday, there were two friends, Jane and Laura. They wanted to go and explore outside, but they were both feeling a little bit fearful. So they asked their mum if it was ok. + +Mum said, "you can only go outside if you stay together, and be back for dinner. Do you understand?" + +"Yes Mum," replied Laura. + +So, Jane and Laura put on their warm clothes and went outside to explore. They gathered lots of things from nature - leaves, flowers, feathers and more. As the sun went down, they began to feel a bit scared, so they quickly ran back home. + +When they got back, their mum said, "you did a great job of exploring and gathering on your holiday, now it's time to come inside and have dinner! You were so brave!" + +Jane and Laura smiled to each other and hugged their kind mum. Then they ran inside quickly, and enjoyed their yummy dinner. +There once was a grumpy bear named Bob. He always wanted to go to a new land and explore it. Every day he would look up at the sky and say "I wonder what land is out there?". + +Then one day he spotted a boat on the horizon and said to himself, "That must be a boat to my new land!". He waved his paw to get the boat's attention and it stopped. + +The boatman asked Bob, "Where do you want to go?". Bob replied, "I want to go to a land of adventure, please take me there!". The boatman laughed and said, "You're too small to go there, but I can take you to a nearby land that's just as great!". Bob nodded in agreement and hopped on the boat. + +The boatman took Bob to a land filled with tall trees and green grass. Bob couldn't believe how beautiful it was and said, "Thank you so much, this is the perfect land!". The boatman winked and said, "You're welcome, little one". Bob smiled and hopped off the boat. + +He started exploring the land and soon enough, he found a group of other grumpy bears. He said a friendly hello, but they paid no attention to him. Bob realized that he was in for a bit of a fight and gritted his teeth. He was determined to explore the land no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a mole who lived in a filthy garden. Every day, it worked and worked, making sure all the vegetables and plants grew healthy. + +One day, while it was working, a big truck came to the garden. Out of the truck came a man and a woman who said, "We have come to deliver something special to you." + +The mole scratched its head in surprise. It couldn't think of anything it wanted. + +The man and woman laughed and said, "Here comes your delivery now." + +An enormous bright yellow balloon rolled into the garden. It was so big, it filled the entire garden! +The mole was so happy. It had never seen anything like it before. + +The man and woman smiled and said, "We hope it brightens up your day. Have fun!" + +And so the mole ran around and around the gardens holding the balloon, laughing and playing with its new best friend. +Freddy was walking down the path when he saw a fierce lion! He was so scared that he froze in terror. + +Suddenly he heard a voice cry out, “Don’t be scared, Freddy! I won’t hurt you!†+ +The lion smiled and held out a piece of candy. “If you take this, I promise I won’t scare you anymore.†+ +Freddy looked at the candy, then back at the lion. He was hesitant, but he decided to take the candy anyway. + +As soon as Freddy grabbed the candy, the lion snatched it away from him and growled ferociously. Freddy stepped back and started to cry. The lion had tricked him! + +The end. +One day, there was a boy called Sam. He was very patient. He wanted to watch television, but it wouldn't turn on. He waited and waited. Then, he got a big idea. He got up, ran over to the television and gave it one big kick. Suddenly, the television came to life, and Sam was so happy. He watched the television, smiling and laughing. He was so patient, and it paid off in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty girl called Lala. She was always getting into trouble. She was particularly naughty around the van. One day, her mommy was very frustrated. + +Mommy: “Lala, why can’t you behave around the van?†+ +Lala: “I don’t know, Mommy.†+ +Mommy: “I’m tired of having to keep telling you not to be naughty. Now go and sit and think about what you’ve been doing.†+ +Lala walked over and sat down. She thought about her behavior and decided she would try to be better. Every day, she tried her best to be better around the van. She made an effort to be good and to listen to Mommy. + +At the end of the week, Mommy was so proud of her. She gave her a big hug and told her how much she was pleased with the way she had been behaving. + +Lala was so happy and proud of herself for behaving well around the van. From then on, she was determined to be good and always do the right thing. +Once there was a square. It floated around the sky and never seemed to settle down. One day, a bird saw it and decided she wanted to make it her home. She flew closer and squawked 'hello!'. She asked the square if she could attach herself and make a nest. The square was so grateful, it said yes with a twinkle of joy in its voice. + +The bird flew around, finding twigs and leaves to attach to the square. She worked very hard, and soon the square was looking like a lovely home. The bird flew off to say goodbye to the square. + +The square was very happy, and shouted 'thank you!'. The bird smiled and said 'you're welcome!'. She thanked the square for letting her build her home and said goodbye. The square waved goodbye and floated away. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. Joe liked playing in the garden but one day, he felt something strange in his stomach. He looked down and noticed he had a deep, dark feeling. Joe asked his mum what it was and she said it was called surrender. + +Confused, he asked her what surrender meant. His mum said "It means letting go of something you don't want anymore". + +Joe thought for a moment and realised that he didn't want that deep feeling in his stomach. So he took a deep breath and let go. + +Instantly, he felt a light and happy sensation in his tummy. From that day on, Joe surrendered to his feelings whenever he felt the deep dark feeling and it always made him feel better. +Once upon a time there was a big cow. He loved to stretch. Every morning he would stand out in his paddock and stretch high in the sky. He would stretch so much that he looked like a giant! + +One day, the cow was stretching in his paddock when he noticed a deep pond at the far side of the field! Even though he was a little scared, the cow was very curious and decided to go and look. + +As the cow walked closer, he felt a huge rush of excitement! "I could go swimming!", he thought. The cow stepped into the pond and stretched out his legs. As he did this, the water got deeper and deeper. + +The cow was feeling great and decided to talk to the other animals nearby. "Hi!", he said. "I'm stretching in this deep pond. Would you like to join me?" + +The other animals smiled and quickly ran to the pond. Together they all took turns stretching and having a wonderful time. From then on, they would visit the pond every day and have a great time stretching in the deep water. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Mia. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Every day Mia would run around the house and play. + +One day her Mom asked her to clean up the kitchen. Mia was a bit sad, so she decided to have a napkin beside her to wipe away the tears. + +When she awoke, something was different. She noticed her Mom and Dad had put up decorations for a surprise party. "It's for you, Mia!" Dad said, and Mia was so excited. + +Mia and her friends stayed for a long time eating cake and playing games. But after a while Mia's Mom called for bedtime. + +Mia said goodbye to her friends and hugged the cheerful parting napkin close. She left the party feeling content and warm inside. +One day, Peter found a wish. It looked all shiny and pretty, so he wanted to take a closer look. He picked it up and started to chew on it, but it tasted very bitter and he didn't like it. "Yucky!" said Peter, and he threw it on the ground. + +But then a big voice said, "Wait. That's my wish!" Peter turned around and saw a big man. He was mad that Peter had chewed his wish. Peter was scared and cried, "Please don't be mad! I'm sorry!" + +The man thought for a moment, and then said, "It's okay, but don’t chew on wishes. It's bad luck! Next time, don't do it." Peter was relieved, and he said thank you. The man smiled and disappeared. + +From then on, Peter never chewed on wishes again. He knew it was wrong and that it brought bad luck. He was careful with wishes and always treated them with respect. +Aryan was a three year old who really liked to print. He had his own little printing machine, and he was so excited to play with it. He had the best time printing all kinds of things. + +One day Aryan was printing a plate. He was very calm and concentrated on his work. All of a sudden, his mom said to him in a gentle voice: "Aryan, do you need help printing the plate?". Aryan replied immediately with a smile: "No, Mommy, I can do it myself!". His mom was very proud of him. + +Aryan kept printing until he was done. He carefully examined the plate and smiled with satisfaction. He had done an amazing job! +Mia was excited to be swimming with her family. She put her goggles on, giggling as the straps tightened around her head. The water was warm and inviting. Mia's mom gave her a big smile and said, "Let's dive in, Mia!" + +Mia jumped in with a splash of water. She loved how her body felt weightless in the water. She opened her eyes and saw a graceful turtle swimming nearby. She decided to follow it, and as she swam, she listened to her mom's voice coming from the side of the pool. + +Mia's mom said, "Mia, it's time for your swimming lesson with your tutor. Let's get out of the pool and get ready for your lesson!" + +Mia clambered out of the pool and wrapped a towel around her shoulders. With a few quick strokes she was ready for her lesson. She was eager to learn more about diving from her tutor. + +Mia's tutor taught her how to dive gracefully into the water. First she practiced with a float, and then she got to dive without it. With each successful dive, Mia felt proud of herself. She happily waved goodbye to her tutor when the lesson was over. + +Mia jumped back into the pool and tried out her new diving skills. She dived with grace and confidence, the water reflecting her beautiful form underwater. Mia smiled to herself and thought, I am a great diver +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary who had a pet owl. Mary was very gentle and loving towards her pet. Every day, Mary would raise her pet owl and take it for a walk. One day, Mary noticed that her pet owl was weak. She asked it, "Are you feeling okay?" + +The owl replied, "I'm feeling a bit weak today." + +Mary was very worried and decided to take her pet owl to the vet. Upon examination, the doctor found that the owl was weak because it was ill. The doctor prescribed some medicine for her pet. + +Though it was a little expensive, Mary did not hesitate to buy the medicine. From that day onwards, she started to take extra care of her pet owl. She would raise it gently, feed it the right food and take it out for walks every day. + +After a few days, Mary's pet owl was feeling healthier. Mary was very happy and so was her pet owl! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Bob. Bob had a special job - he was an adventurer who travelled the world. On one of his adventures he came across a magical cave. He decided to go inside to explore. + +Bob picked up a glowing stone at the entrance and put it in his pocket. Suddenly, the cave came alive and he heard a deep voice. It said, "You must find the incredible success - it lies within this cave." Bob was scared but he was also brave, so he said, "Yes, I'll try!" + +Bob searched and searched everywhere, but he couldn't find incredible success. Then he heard the deep voice say again, "The secret is in the glowing stone. Put the stone in the right place, and your journey to incredible success will begin." + +Bob put the glowing stone in a tiny hole in the wall and a path opened up! Suddenly, Bob felt immensely happy and he knew he had found incredible success. The deep voice said, "Well done, Bob! Your incredible success awaits you." + +Bob smiled and thanked the deep voice. Then he followed his path to incredible success. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. She was very happy and liked to play in the garden. Every night her mommy would take her outside and they would watch the stars. + +One night, as Daisy was walking in the garden it started to get dark. Daisy's mommy said, “Come Daisy, it is time to go inside now.†But as Daisy started walking, her feet began to slip on the wet grass. + +Daisy's mommy smiled and said, “It's ok Darling, I can help you.†She carefully held Daisy's hand and they walked back to the house together. + +As they walked, Daisy looked up at the sky. She saw the stars and the gentle night breeze brushed against her face. Daisy smiled. She knew that her mommy always took good care of her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. One day she decided to explore the attic of her house. She had never been there before, so she was very excited. + +Jane climbed up the stairs to the attic and opened the door. She was amazed to see how big it was. Jane looked everywhere and noticed so many pretty things. + +As she was looking around, she suddenly saw a little bird. Jane smiled and said hello. The bird nodded back, which made Jane very happy. She asked the bird if she could stay and play, and the bird nodded again. + +Jane and the bird spent all day long playing together. They laughed and danced and had so much fun. Jane was so glad she had come to the attic and found such a pretty little bird. In the end, they said goodbye and they both smiled and nodded. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Grace. Grace loved to dream. + +One day, Grace asked her mom, “Can I have some paint?†Her mom smiled and said, “Sure, Grace. You can do something special with that.†+ +Grace went outside to play. She sat on the grass with the paint and let her dreams take over. She made swirls and circles and flowers. She felt so graceful and free! + +She shared her painting with her mom. Her mom smiled, “That’s beautiful! What were you dreaming about when you painted it?†+ +Grace smiled and said, “I was dreaming of a magical place.†Her mom smiled even bigger and said, “I bet it’s a wonderful dream.†+ +This foreshadowed the magical adventures Grace would have in the future. After sharing her dreams with her mom, she would go on to explore all the wonderful places she dreamed of and experience all the adventures that accompanied them. +It was a bright day. Tommy, who was just three years old, was so excited. He knew all about what was going to happen, but he couldn't wait to get outside. + +He grabbed his hat and ran outside, past all the other children who were still waiting by their houses. He knew if he was the first one outside, he would get the best spot. + +When he got outside, he saw a long line of people walking very slowly. It was a march! Suddenly, the people starting singing a loud and happy song. Tommy started to load. Before he knew it, he was marching with the grown-ups. A bright smile was on his face the whole time. + +The march lasted for hours, but Tommy had so much fun. He waved his hat in the air and sang along. It had been the best day ever! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jane and Matt. Jane was alert and always careful and Matt was always sleepy. One day, Jane said to Matt: "Let's go for a walk!" + +They set off to explore the forest and soon came across a big house. Jane said, "Let's check it out!" They opened the door and saw a big, strange room. Matt noticed a big candle on the floor and said, "I want that candle, let's take it!" + +But Jane said, "No! We have to leave it alone. We should not take things that are not ours." + +So they settled into the room and Jane said, "Let's have a party in here!" Matt found some blankets and they made a cosy, little camp. Matt was happy and gave Jane a big hug. + +They stayed in the room for hours, telling stories by the light of the candle. When it was time to go home, Jane thanked Matt for helping her settle into the room. They closed the door behind them and went home. +Once there was a jolly little boy named Alex. He liked to play and he loved to swim. One day, he asked his Mom if he could go to the pool. + +"Yes!" said his Mom. "But don't forget you have to wear your swimming trunks!" + +Alex smiled as he ran to his bedroom. He pulled out a pair of bright yellow swimming trunks. But something strange happened - as Alex held them in his hand, they began to shrink! + +"What's happening?" gasped Alex. + +His Mom walked into the room. "It's ok, Alex," she said with a smile. "It just means that your swimming trunks are too small. We'll go to the store and you can pick out a new, bigger pair." + +Alex beamed and put his old swimming trunks away. He was so excited to go swimming! Off they went to the store, and Alex chose a new, jolly pair of swimming trunks. + +The day was finally here! Alex put on his new trunks and jumped into the pool. He had so much fun, splashing around in the water. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a turtle named Peter. Peter had a big shell and he was very proud of it. One day Peter decided to go swimming in the pond near his house. + +As Peter was diving in the water, he heard his mom yelling, "Be careful! Don't open your shell too wide!" But Peter just wanted to have fun, so he opened it as wide as he can. + +The water was very cold but Peter didn't care. He went deeper and deeper, but suddenly a giant fish swam right in front of him. Peter quickly closed his shell, but it was too late. The shell was fragile and it broke into pieces. + +Peter was very sad and started to cry. He was so scared and didn't know what to do. But then his mom came and said, "Don't worry Peter, I will fix it for you." + +Peter was relieved, and his mom fixed his shell with some glue. His shell was as good as new and he was very happy. So from now on, Peter remembered that his shell was fragile, and he opened it carefully. +Once upon a time there was a man with a successful garden. He watched it grow all the time, and soon he realized the fence around it was too small. So he decided to buy a hedge. + +When the hedge arrived, the man spent hours attempting to make it fit around the garden. He was thrilled when it was finally finished! + +At dinner time, the man's three year old daughter noticed the hedge, and asked her father, "What's that?" + +The man smiled and explained, "It's a hedge. I'm going to keep it there to protect my garden." + +The little girl looked at the hedge, and then asked, "Can I help you remove it?" + +The man said, "Not right now. When my garden is a bit bigger and more successful, I'll definitely need your help to remove it." + +The daughter smiled. She thought it was a fun game to play and she was excited to help her Dad with his garden. +One day, Tom decided he wanted to go on an adventure. He ran outside to see what he could find. After looking around, he noticed that there was a small lake nearby. It was so beautiful and bright he just had to find out what was in it. + +Tom looked around for something he could use to see what was beneath the lake. Then he saw a brilliant red stick, so Tom took it and used it to make his way across the lake. + +Tom was so excited to use his stick and as he moved closer to the center of the lake he could see something moving around beneath him. Tom's curiosity was too much to ignore so he knelt down to take a closer look. It was a wondrous wake of colorful fish! + +Tom was so excited he could barely hold back his laughter. He knew these fish were brilliant and that he would always remember this adventure. +It was a nice sunny day and Tom was very excited because he was going to the park. He grabbed his new bucket and ran outside. His dad followed him, with a smile on his face. + +Tom went up to the park fountain and said, "Dad, can I fill up my bucket with water from the fountain?" + +His dad nodded and Tom smiled. He filled his bucket with water from the fountain and then ran off to play. + +Tom found a big puddle and some leaves and twigs. He decided to make a big mess. He took his bucket and dumped out the water. He grabbed some leaves and twigs and began to rub them together. + +Tom was so excited he shouted, "look, dad! I made a messy pile!" + +His dad laughed and said, "yes, it is very messy! Well done!" + +Tom was so proud of his messy pile and grinned from ear to ear. He knew he would have lots of fun playing in the park that day. +One morning, a boy awoke in his bed. He saw the sun shining through his window. He happily jumped out of bed and ran outside. + +The sun was high and bright, and the air was cold. The boy shivered, and he was glad that he had put on his warm sweater. As he began to explore, he spotted an old cottage. + +"What's inside?" he wondered. He decided to enter. + +He opened the door and his eyes widened. It was full of toys! The boy couldn't stop smiling. He chose a new toy car and walked over to the window to show it to the sun. + +Suddenly a voice boomed from inside the cottage, "Who's there?". The boy spun around in surprise. He saw an old man standing in the doorway. + +The man asked, "What are you doing here?". The boy shyly replied, "I'm looking for toys to play with". + +The man nodded and said, "Come in, stay warm. I don't mind if you play with my toys as long as you take good care of them". The boy was grateful, and quickly thanked the old man. + +The boy stayed and played until the sun grew cold and the day came to an end. He thanked the man once again and happily walked off with his new toy car. +One day, Mr. Farmer and his horse, Daisy, were in the field. Daisy was trying to lift the hay. She was very nervous, because it was very heavy. + +Mr. Farmer said, "Come on Daisy, let's try again!" But Daisy was still scared. + +Mr. Farmer thought and then said, "If we work together, we can do it!" Daisy and Mr. Farmer worked together and soon, Daisy was able to lift the hay. + +The moral of the story is that if you work together with someone, you can do anything. +Claire was a little girl and she had a rare car. She just loved that car and she always kept it safe. + +One day, she was playing with the car in the garden when her mum said, “Claire, don’t forget to keep your car safe!†+ +Claire said, “I always keep it safe, Mum.†+ +Mum smiled and said, “That’s good! Your car is very rare and special so you must take extra care of it.†+ +Claire gave her mum a big hug and promised to keep the car safe. From that day onwards, she made sure she held onto her car when she was out and about. She did her best to keep it safe and she never let it out of her sight. +The sun shone brightly, and the birds chirped. Jenny was happy; she had been given a new pillow for her birthday. She hugged it and ran outside to play. + +Suddenly, something dull happened. The sky grew dark and the ground shook. Jenny was scared. She clutched the pillow to her chest and ran to her mom. + +"Mommy, what's happening?" whimpered Jenny. + +"It's an earthquake," said her mom, her eyes wide with worry. + +Jenny was too scared to move. The ground shook, and she called out for her mom. But it was too late. The ground split open, and Jenny and her pillow fell down the dark chasm. + +Jenny never saw her mom again. All that remained of her was her pillow, which was ruined and dull. +Katie was playing in the park. She was so happy to be there and see all the animals and the big slides. She heard a sound and it made her curious. Splash! Splash! Splash! Katie saw a big pond and there were two ducks splashing and swimming around in it. They were so much fun! + +Katie wanted to join them. She ran over to the bookshelf that was next to the pond. It was pink and it was high. Katie looked up and thought that if she could just get up there, then she could get into the pond too. + +"Mama, can you help me up?" asked Katie. Mama smiled and said, "Yes, I can." Mama gave Katie a boost up the bookshelf and soon Katie saw the ducks again up close. She was so happy. She couldn't wait to splash too. + +Mama warned Katie, "Be careful, don't go too deep. Otherwise you won't be able to get out." But Katie was too excited to listen. She splashed and swam and had a great time. Soon she realized that she was too deep and she was stuck! + +Mama came to the rescue and pulled Katie out of the pond. She had learned her lesson but she was also still excited to splash around. She promised Mama she would be more careful next time and then ran off to play again. +Once there was a family who lived in the woods. They lived in a small and cozy cottage, but one night, something strange began to happen. + +Mommy and Daddy had gone outside to get some lumber. The little girl put on her nightdress and waited for them to return. She looked around but couldn't see them. + +Suddenly, the sky began to grow dark. The girl became frightened and started to cry. "Daddy, where are you?" she asked. + +The daughter looked around, but all she could see was mist and darkness. No one answered. + +She became very scared and started to cry louder. Suddenly, the ground beneath her feet began to shake. + +The girl looked up and saw a massive tree looming above her. It was swaying back and forth, threatening to crash down on her. + +The girl screamed and ran to a nearby cave. She hid behind a rock as the giant tree toppled over and crashed into the cottage. + +The daughter lay trembling in the darkness, forgetting about Daddy and Mommy's promise to return with the lumber. + +The next morning, the daughter awoke, feeling safe and relieved from the previous night's events. But when she emerged from the cave, all she could see was destruction. The cottage was completely destroyed by the giant tree. + +Her parents were nowhere to be seen. They had forgotten to return on time, leaving their daughter all alone in the woods +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She liked to play in the park and she was never afraid. + +One day, while she was out jogging she heard a strange noise coming from the bushes. Lucy was scared, but she decided to take a closer look. Suddenly, a rabbit jumped out from the bushes, making Lucy frightened! + +But she was brave and did not run away. As it hopped out, it yielded a big daisy. Lucy smiled, she realised that the rabbit was not afraid of her. She was happy and said hello. + +From then on, every time Lucy went out jogging the rabbit would come out and yield a nice flower for her. Lucy was no longer scared, and found a new friend. She would chat with the rabbit and jog around the park together. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cowboy named Bob. Bob was very brave and had a magic whip that he used whenever he was in trouble. He also had a special bow that he always carried with him. + +One day Bob was riding his horse in the desert when he saw some robbers trying to steal some gold. He jumped off his horse and threw his whip at the robbers. The whip knocked them down, but then they stood up and tried to grab Bob. + +Bob was scared, but then he remembered the bow in his pocket. He grabbed his bow and used it to shoot an arrow at the robbers. He hit one of them and the robbers ran away. + +Bob was relieved and everyone said he was really brave. He was now famous for his bravery and people celebrated him for his victory. +Once upon a time, an old man was walking down the street. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream! He quickly ran to find the source of the noise. When he arrived, he saw a little girl was standing in the middle of the street. She was very scared and shouting! + +The old man quickly asked, "what's wrong?" + +The little girl pointed to the sky and said, "a big monster was in the clouds! It had red eyes and big wings!" + +The old man looked up, but there was nothing there. He smiled and said, "there's nothing here now. It must have gone away." + +The little girl smiled and said, "thank you for helping me, old man!" The old man said goodbye and continued walking down the street. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little boy who loved to explore. One day, he decided to go on a grand adventure. He took a spicy pastry and went out. + +As he was walking, the boy heard a sound coming from the woods. He went in to investigate, but suddenly he saw something hidden! He was curious and went closer to have a look. + +The boy saw a giant box with many pastries! He was so excited and started eating one. But then, he heard a voice. + +"That pastry is mine!", a nasty old witch yelled. + +The little boy was so scared that he ran away as fast as he could. The witch laughed and showed him a cane. + +"The next time you try to take something that isn't yours, I'll whack you with this cane!", the witch said. + +The boy ran all the way home, afraid and sad. He never went back to the woods again. +Once upon a time there was a man who had a wife. He brought her flowers every week because he was regular. Every day they would laugh and talk together. + +One day, the man wanted to do something different to make his wife happy. So he decided to bring her a special present. He went out and got her a beautiful necklace. + +When the man came home, he couldn't find his wife. He searched the whole house, but there was no sign of her. Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name outside. + +When he opened the door, he saw his wife standing there with another man. The man was holding her hand. The man said sadly "I brought your wife back. But she isn't coming home with you again". + +The man was so sad. His wife had left him for another man. The man's heart was broken and the necklace he had brought for the wife was left with nothing. +Once there was a black car. It was called the zoom car. Every morning the zoom car would arrive outside the house. A little girl lived in the house and she always got excited when the zoom car arrived. One day, the zoom car didn't arrive. The little girl was worried. She looked out the window, but the car was nowhere to be seen. She was sad and didn't know why the zoom car had not shown up. + +The little girl's mom had an idea. She said, "Let's look for the zoom car." So the little girl and her mom went outside and started looking. All around the neighborhood they searched, but the car was nowhere to be found. They were about to give up when they heard a loud honking. They looked up and there was the zoom car! It was on the other side of the street. + +The little girl was so happy to see her zoom car again. She waved and the driver waved back. The little girl knew that the zoom car would always arrive even when it was late. +Once upon a time, there was a raven that wanted to go on a big adventure. The raven spread its wings and rushed across the air, searching for something new. + +The raven flew over a big mountain and the wind was rough. It was hard to stay in the air, but the raven was brave and kept rushing. + +The raven flew to a forest full of trees and grass. Everything was so green and beautiful. Suddenly, the raven saw a pond with a huge waterfall. The water was rushing very fast and the sound was so loud. The raven was scared but decided to have a closer look. + +The raven flew even closer to the pond and rushed around the waterfall. The water was so powerful and beautiful, and the raven was amazed. The raven stayed for a few moments, observing the beauty of nature until it was time to go. + +The raven flew back to its home, happy from its adventure. It was a rough journey but the raven was proud that it had done something brave. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy man who never wanted to sing. He was so grumpy, he didn’t even like hearing the birds sing in the morning! Every evening the man went to his bookshelf and read a book, but he never sang. + +One evening, a little bird flew into the room and perched on the bookshelf. The bird sang a beautiful song and the grumpy man tried to be quiet and not listen. But the bird’s song was so sweet that he couldn’t help tapping his foot and humming along. + +The little bird was delighted and started singing louder. Before long, the grumpy man was singing along too! His face lit up and he looked much happier than before. + +The moral of this story is that singing can make a grumpy person feel a little bit better. Whether you’re a little bird who can sing or a human who loves to listen, singing can really make a difference! +Once upon a time, there was a town. It was a nice, mild town. Everyone in the town was very friendly, and they all got along. But one day, something changed. + +The town decided to pass a new law. It was a mild law, so it was okay. But not everyone liked it. Some people in the town wanted to change the law, but they couldn't. + +So everyone just had to accept the law, and the townsfolk kept being friendly and happy. They still shared smiles, and sometimes candy! The mild law was now part of the town, and everyone respected it. +Once upon a time, there was an enthusiastic girl named Lucy. She was so excited to go to the park and swing on the swing. + +When she arrived, she saw a big, red swing and a big, green slide. She hopped off the bus and ran to the swing. + +She wrapped her little fingers around the cold chains and started to swing. Lucy giggled and shouted, "Wheeeee!" + +As she was swinging, she noticed a boy sitting on the slide across from her. He was sucking his thumb and looked a bit sad. + +She stopped swinging and hopped off the swing. She walked over to the boy and said, "Hi, I'm Lucy. What's your name?" + +The boy looked up, surprised. His eyes glowed and he smiled. He said, "My name is John. I like to sit on the slide and suck my thumb." + +Lucy smiled and said, "Me too! I like it here. Can we be friends?" + +John nodded enthusiastically, and the two quickly became best friends. Every day, Lucy and John would meet at the park, sit on the swing and slide, and suck their thumbs together. Those were the days! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to play in the garden. One day, when Jane was playing, she saw a tiger hanging from a nearby tree. The tiger was very hot in the sun, so Jane decided to help. + +Jane asked the tiger, "Are you OK?" The tiger said, "No, I'm too hot. Can you help me?" Jane thought for a moment and said, "I will find some shade for you." She then went to get some big leaves and hung them above the tiger. + +The tiger thanked Jane and said, "You are very kind. It's important to be kind and help others in need." Jane smiled and was very glad to have helped her friend. + +Jane and the tiger became good friends and played together in the garden every day. They reminded each other that being kind and helping others is the right thing to do. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be kind and help those in need. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Bob. Tom was clumsy and always tripped over things but Bob was very careful. They were both playing in the park when Bob suddenly hurt his leg. He let out a loud cry and Tom ran to help him. He was very worried. + +They called an ambulance and soon it arrived. Bob was able to climb inside and he went off to get his leg checked out. Tom stayed in the park and waited and waited. + +Finally, Bob came back in the ambulance. He had gained a big plaster on his leg. He explained that the doctor said he must rest it for the next few days. Then he made it better. + +Tom was glad that his friend was ok. They had a big hug and Bob thanked Tom for being so helpful. From then on when they played together in the park, Tom was very careful. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy who was only three years old. He had a mommy, daddy, and a pet dog called Lucky. Each day, they would all go to the beach together. + +One day, when they arrived at the beach, the little boy saw a navy ship passing by in the distance. He was so excited and asked his dad why it was there. His father told him that the navy ship was on an important mission, and the little boy wanted to join them. + +"Can I go with the navy on their mission?" the little boy asked. His father looked troubled. He wanted to make his son believe that anything was possible, but he knew that it was too dangerous for him. + +The father smiled and said, "This is a very special mission, and only the brave navy soldiers can go. But I know you can be brave too! You can be as brave as they are." + +The little boy looked up in admiration and said, "OK, I can be brave like that?" + +His father smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Just believe in yourself and you can do anything!" +Once upon a time, there was a planet. The planet was really big and really far away. All the people there were very weak and very small. + +Suddenly, a big roar came from the planet! The people were scared and ran away. They couldn't understand what was happening. + +Then an even bigger roar came out! It was so loud that the trees shook. The people began to cry. + +But it was OK, the roar was from a big, friendly dragon! He was just stretching his wings and roaring to get some attention. + +The people laughed and clapped. They welcomed the dragon to their planet. Then they all joined together and had a fun, happy day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to go on an escape and have lots of fun! But, her mom said no. + +The little girl was sad. "Why can't I go?", she repeated over and over again. + +"It's not a fit," her mom said with a smile. + +The little girl thought hard, and then she had an idea. She started to jump up and down and yell, "I'm an escape!" + +Mom just laughed and said, "You sure are! Now, let's go and have some fun." + +So, mom and the little girl went out for an escape. They had a great time! They repeated over and over again how much fun they had. +Sandy and her friends were playing together in the garden. They were making things out of clay. It was so much fun! + +Sandy's friend asked, "Do you want to dance?" Sandy said, "Yes!" + +They started to dance around in circles, clapping their hands and jumping up and down. Suddenly, a fat frog joined in! He hopped around in circles and pulled funny faces. + +The friends all laughed and said, "Let's dance with the frog!" So they all danced around with the fat frog, singing and having a good time. Soon it was time for the frog to go home. + +They waved goodbye and continued playing with the clay. Sandy had so much fun with her friends and the fat frog! +Mandy and Bob were getting ready for breakfast. Mandy saw a waffle and suggested Bob try it. + +Mandy said, “Let’s have a waffle! It looks yummy.†+ +Bob asked, “What’s a waffle?†+ +Mandy showed him the waffle and said, “It’s like toast, only crunchy and sweet. You dip it in syrup. Want to try?†+ +Bob nodded and said, “Yes, please!†+ +Mandy put a waffle in the toaster and Bob watched as it got all ready. Soon it was done, and Bob eagerly bit into the waffle. He smiled, and said, “Mmm, this is delicious!†+ +Mandy smiled and said, “I told you it was good!†+ +Bob nodded and asked for another waffle. Mandy smiled, and put another one in the toaster. Soon they had breakfast and were very happy. +Once upon a time there was an old man who lived on a farm. Every day, he would get up early and work hard in his garden, growing fruits, vegetables and flowers. He was always looking for ways to improve his garden. + +One day, the old man had an idea. He thought that if he added sugar to the soil, his plants might grow better. So the old man went to the store and bought lots of sugar. + +When he got back to his farm, the old man began adding the sugar to the soil. Almost immediately, the plants began to grow larger and faster. The flowers, fruits and vegetables all looked healthier and he was happy to see that his idea was working. + +The old man was glad that he had been able to improve his garden with the sugar. From then on, he was always happy to add a little sugar around the farm. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who was very persistent. He went out every day to try and find a nest for himself. He looked here and there, up and down, but he couldn't find a nest. He kept looking and kept trying, but he still couldn't find a safe home. + +One day, he went to a nearby tree and saw a hollow in the trunk. He flew inside and, to his joy, he found the perfect nest! He quickly flew around and brought lots of feathers, soft leaves and straw to make it even more cozy. + +He settled in and slept soundly all night long, knowing he had found the perfect home. The bird was so happy and thankful, he sang a song of joy in the morning light. + +From then on, the little bird was very happy and content in his new home. He thanked his lucky stars he was so persistent, as he'd found the perfect nest. +Once there was a brave little girl named Amy. She loved going on adventures and was always ready for something new. + +One day, Amy and her family decided to take a ride on the subway because they wanted to explore a new city. As they were heading into the station, Amy was a bit scared. She started to say, "I don't like this. I hate the subway!" + +But her dad said, "Don't worry, Amy. It will be okay. We will be brave together." + +Amy smiled and nodded. She took a deep breath and held her dad's hand tightly as they boarded the subway. + +As they rode the subway, Amy saw that she didn't need to be scared. Everyone was being kind and friendly. In fact, she had a wonderful time and the view was amazing too. + +When they got off at the final stop, Amy said to her dad, "I don't hate the subway anymore! I was brave and I'm glad we went on the ride." + +Her dad smiled and said, "That's my brave girl." + + +The end. +One day, a little boy called Tom went to explore a new town. It was a very unique place, with lots of fun shops and exciting people. Tom was so amazed and curious that he decided to learn more. He questioned a man he saw and asked, "Who are you?" + +The man looked at him and smiled. "I'm the mayor of this town," he said. "I am here to take care of everyone." + +Tom felt excited. He wanted to ask more questions, but suddenly the mayor looked very sad. He said, "One day, this town will no longer be here. Everyone here will have to go." + +Tom was very upset, and he didn't understand why the town was leaving. He asked the mayor why, but all he said was, "It's inevitable." + +The town quickly started to disappear, and Tom was taken away along with it. Sadly, the town was gone forever and Tom never got to find out why. +Teddy was a three-year-old bear. He was very lucky today because he found a shelter from the rain. His cheeks were glowing from happiness. + +Teddy stepped inside and saw the inside of the shelter. It was warm and cozy. He was so happy that he smiled from ear to ear. + +Suddenly Teddy heard a voice from outside. "Teddy, are you in there?" it said. + +Teddy looked out the door and saw his mommy standing there. "Yes, Mommy," he said. "I'm so lucky to have found this shelter." + +His Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you're safe." +Once upon a time there was a warm bridge over a river. Two animals used to meet there every day. One was a cat and the other was a mouse. + +One day the cat and mouse were arguing over who could go over the bridge first. They started to quarrel very loud. + +The other animals heard them and ran over to help. The rabbit said, “Why don’t we take turns?†The cat and mouse thought that was a good idea and agreed. + +The cat and mouse still meet at the bridge every day. Now they get along and don’t quarrel anymore. +Once upon a time there was a frog named Froggy who lived in a big pond. One day Froggy saw a shiny red car and he wanted to try it. He hopped and hopped and hopped until he reached the car. He hopped into the driver’s seat and he zooooomed off. He drove to a big hill and he went faster and faster. + +Suddenly Froggy got stuck in the mud. He tried and tried to get out but he couldn’t . He started to cry and he called for help. Then some kind animals came and helped Froggy to get out of the mud. They pushed and pulled until Froggy was back on the road. + +After that, Froggy thanked the animals for their help. They said he can only zoom in a car if he is with an adult. They also said the mud is not meant for a car. The animals made Froggy a delicious treat to say thank you. + +Froggy understood the lesson and promised to never zoom in a car without an adult again. He thanked the animals once again and hopped home. He learnt that it is important to always listen to his elders and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Sam. He was three. One day Sam was walking in the park. Everything was green and pretty. There were lots of flowers too. + +Sam saw something shiny in the grass. He looked closer and it was a purple stone. Sam was amazed! He picked up the stone and held it tight. Then he looked up and saw a big purple butterfly. The butterfly had delicate wings like lace. Sam was mesmerized! + +Suddenly he heard a voice. It was his friend Annie. She was four. Annie said, "That butterfly is so pretty. I have never seen one like it." Then Sam said, "Yes. Purple is my favourite colour." + +Annie said, "I am loyal and I always admire things that are purple!" Sam was happy to hear this. He smiled and said, "Me too!" Then they went and had ice-cream. They shared the purple stone between them. They were so loyal and admired the colour purple. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog called Spot. Spot had a bone, and he liked it very much. He wanted to keep it safe, but his friend Rufus was very bossy. He said he wanted the bone too, and he followed Spot all around the garden. Spot didn't know what to do. + +He tried to think of a way to keep his bone, and then he had a great idea. He ran as fast as he could, and Rufus chased after him. Spot ran around the garden, and higher and higher, until he reached the top of the slide. Rufus didn't know how to get up, so Spot could keep his bone safe. + +Spot felt proud, he had succeeded in keeping his bone! He was happy that he hadn't let a bossy Rufus take it away. He cried out with joy and raced down the slide. Rufus thought Spot had gone too far this time, and he decided that next time he would be prepared to get his own bone. +Once, there was a little boy who liked to measure everything around him. He took out his tiny ruler from his pocket and waved it around excitedly. His mom laughed and said, "What do you want to measure?". + +The little boy pointed at his mom's feet and said, "I want to measure your body". His mom smiled and said, "Ok, let's see how tall I am together". So the little boy carefully took out his ruler and started measuring his mom's body. + +After he finished, he said, "Mom, your body is dirty". His mom gasped and quickly looked down at her feet. She saw that they were covered with mud. She laughed and said, "Oh no, it looks like I need to take a bath!" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Let's go wash your body, Mom!" So, mom and son went inside and took a nice, warm bath together. When they were all done, mom's body was clean and shiny again! +John was very eager to go to the park. He loved picking up rocks and playing with his friends. He looked longingly out the window, imagining all the fun he would have. + +His mom saw him and said, "John, not yet. It's too hot outside right now. Why don't you take a nap? Look, I've put an armchair right here by the window. It's so comfy!" + +John sighed, but climbed into the armchair anyway. Suddenly, he felt a little bit better. Snuggling down into the soft cushions, he gazed out the window at all the kids playing in the park and smiled. + +"OK, mom," He said. "I'll take a nap." + +His mom smiled and said, "Now that's more like it. When you wake up, the park will be cooled off and we can play!" + +John grinned and soon drifted off to sleep, dreaming of the fun he would have in the park. +Once upon a time, Bob and Jane were discussing how to use the piano. Bob had been playing the piano for a while, and Jane wanted to learn. + +Bob said, "It's not easy learning how to play the piano. You have to be honest and patient." + +Jane looked at the piano and said, "It looks fun to play the piano. I want to give it a try!" + +Bob said, "That's a good idea. I'm sure you'll learn fast. I'm here to help you if you need it." + +So Jane and Bob discussed how to play the piano together. They practiced together every day, and soon Jane was playing beautiful music! + +The end. +Once upon a time, in a giant forest, there was a little squirrel who was envious of all the other animals. The squirrel wanted to explore the world but his tiny body was not able to do so. + +One day, the little squirrel met a wise old owl. The owl told the squirrel that if he opened a mysterious door at the edge of the forest he would find all kinds of exciting adventures. The squirrel was so excited that he hurried off to the edge of the forest to find the door. + +When the squirrel reached the door he noticed that it was falling apart and something smelled rotten. He opened the door and inside he saw a scary looking room with a putrid smell. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the dark corner of the room. It said, "This is the place where dreams rot!" + +The squirrel was so scared he ran away, but the wise old owl was still waiting for him. "See, I told you that this door would lead you to adventure, but I did not tell you how dangerous it could be. It is important to remember that some things should remain a mystery", said the owl. + +The squirrel learned his lesson and was no longer envious of the other animals in the forest. He knew he would always have exciting adventures, as long as he was careful. +Once upon a time there was a little fish who lived by the reef. He felt so helpless without his family, so he often swam around the reef alone. + +One day, the little fish heard a secretive voice. He zig-zagged around the reef until he found a turtle who was crying. The turtle said, "I am so lonely. I am all alone here." + +The fish comforted him by swimming around him and playing hide and seek. The little fish made the turtle laugh and smile. They played together all day, exploring the reef and telling stories. + +The turtle felt so much better, but he was still sad about being alone. The little fish asked the turtle, "Will you be my friend?" The turtle smiled and said, "Yes! I would love to be your friend." + +The fish and turtle have been best friends ever since! The fish always comforts the turtle, when he feels lonely or helpless. +Danny was playing at the park. "Jump!" his friends shouted as they watched him on the swings. Danny smiled and tried to jump higher and higher. He wanted to show them he was the best jumper. + +Suddenly, Danny heard a noise. It sounded like clapping. He looked around and saw a big lady with a box in her hand. "I have something for you," she said, looking at Danny. He was wondering what it was. + +The lady opened the box and all Danny saw was a shiny medal. It was gold and it had a big star on it. Danny was so happy, he jumped for joy! "This is for you," said the lady, "for being the best jumper here!" + +Danny grabbed the medal and ran back to his friends. They were shocked, they couldn't believe it. Danny was the one with the medal! He was so proud, he swung it around and shouted, "I'm the best jumper!" + +For months, Danny kept playing with his medal. Everywhere he went he showed it off, and he knew he was the best jumper. + +One day Danny returned to the park, but this time something was different. The park was empty, no friends and no lady with the box. Danny felt so sad, he wanted to show his medal to his friends one more time. + +Then, Danny heard clapping again. He turned around and to his +Sam and his mom went to the store. Sam saw something he really wanted. It was a lime. Sam asked his mom if he could buy it. His mom said yes, so Sam spent his money on it. + +After getting the lime, Sam and his mom walked to the park. At the park, Sam made a plan. He wanted to use the lime to play a game. + +Sam squeezed the lime and used it as a pretend basketball. He dribbled it and shot hoops. His mom watched and smiled. She thought the game was so much fun. + +Sam kept playing for a long time. Then, all of a sudden, he got serious. He stopped playing with the lime and looked around. He was waiting for something to happen. Then, he saw it! A real basketball was coming his way. He ran to it and caught it. + +Sam smiled with excitement. He had a real basketball now. He could spend as much time as he wanted to playing with it. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. She loved to balance things. One day she went to the hall with her parents. They thought it would be fun to have a balancing contest. + +Mary sat on the floor and carefully balanced a toy on her nose. Everyone laughed. She looked so funny! Her mom said, "Mary, you are very modest for such a young girl." + +Mary smiled and asked, "What does modest mean?" Her mom replied, "It means that you are careful and don't show off too much." + +The family continued to play their balancing game. Mary was determined to balance as many things as she could. She balanced pencils, books, and stuffed animals. Everyone was impressed! + +Mary was so proud of herself. She had done a great job balancing things. All thanks to her being so modest. With a big, happy smile, she jumped up and ran off to balance something else. +Once upon a time there was a very nervous shark. He was swimming around in the ocean, looking for something to eat. Suddenly he spotted a little fish, who was in a very big rush! + +The shark excitedly swam up to the fish. "Hi there! Why are you in such a hurry?" + +The fish looked at him and said, "I'm trying to get away from another shark! Please help me!" + +The shark felt a strong urge to help the fish. He quickly swam around in circles, sending a message to all the other sharks telling them to leave the fish alone. + +Finally, the little fish was safe. She thanked the shark for saving her and promised to remember him whenever she needed help. The shark smiled and waved goodbye as the fish raced away. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to do some work. But every time the boy started, he would delay the work and soon he would be playing or running around the house. This made his mom so sad that she spoke to him. + +Mom said, "Why do you delay your work every time? You cannot have fun all the time. You must think about the great work that you can do." + +The boy thought about this for a long time and he made an important decision. He decided that he would no longer delay his work. Every day he would get up, do some work and then he could play. + +His mom was so happy and proud of the boy. She hugged him and said, "You have done something great. Now you can enjoy your fun with a clean conscience!" +One day, Bob woke from a deep sleep. He walked to his bedroom drawer and noticed it was a little bit open. He gingerly opened the drawer and inside saw a stupid toy he had bought the day before. Bob was excited and he grabbed the toy. + +Suddenly, Bob's mom shouted from the hallway: "No, Bob! That's a stupid toy!" She had seen Bob take the toy out of the drawer. + +Bob felt embarrassed and quickly put the toy back inside. He closed the drawer firmly and walked away. He knew he should have listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a harmless fisherman who lived in a small village. One day, he was walking along the shore when he heard a strange noise. He looked around, but could not see anyone. Frightened, he called out, "Who's there?" + +Suddenly, out of the water, there appeared a large sea monster, roaring and flapping its tail. The fisherman trembled in fear, but he soon realised that the monster wasn't as scary as it seemed. It was actually quite harmless. + +The fisherman stood his ground and said, "What do you want, monster? Why have you come here?" + +The monster sighed and said, "I am so lonely. Will you please be my friend?" + +The fisherman thought for a moment and then smiled. "Yes, I can be your friend," he said. And from that day on, the fisherman and the monster were the best of friends. +Jill ran outside to get the mail. She saw something bright and colourful in the mailbox. She grabbed the calendar and ran back inside. + +Jill's mum asked, "What did you get?" + +Jill showed her the calendar. "It's good," she said. + +Mum smiled. "Yes, it is good. Now let's look and see what day it is today." + +Mum and Jill looked at the calendar. "Oh, today is Sunday," said Mum. + +Jill was excited. "Let's go for a run. It's a good day to go for a run," she said. + +Mum laughed. "Yes, let's go for a run." + +So, Mum and Jill put on their running shoes and ran around the block. They had an lots of fun and felt very good when they finished. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jane and Mark. Jane and Mark liked to do many fun things together. + +One day, they decided to go for a zoom. Jane said, "Where shall we zoom to?" Mark said, "My nose can smell something smelly. Let's follow it." + +So they followed their noses. They went through the dark forest, across the deep river and all the way to the top of a tall hill. Then, suddenly, Jane shouted, "I can see it! It's a smelly swamp!" + +Mark said, "Let's do a zoom around the swamp, but don't get too close!" So they zoomed around the smelly swamp and had lots of fun. When they were done, they went home and told their parents all about their adventure. +Once upon a time there was a shy girl called Sarah. Every day she wanted to travel to far away places. + +One day her mom said, "Sarah, it's time for a special test. Put on your shoes and we will travel together." + +Sarah was so excited, she ran to get her shoes and said, "Let's go, mom!" + +So they travelled to a special place, and Sarah took the test. She answered every question carefully, and at the end she passed the test! + +Mom smiled and said, "Well done, Sarah! You did it, even though you are so shy!" + +Sarah smiled too and said, "I did it! Now let's travel somewhere else!" +Once there was a little boy named Billy who wanted a special treat. His mummy said that if he did his regular chores he could have an ice-cream! So, Billy started in the garden, pulling weeds and watering the flowers. He worked hard and when he was done his mummy gave him a bowl of ice-cream. + +Billy was so excited he ran to the park with a spoon and a whip in hand. He wanted to share the ice-cream with the birds. As he approached the park, he saw a swan gliding across the pond. + +Billy started to yell, "Hey swan! Do you want some ice-cream?" The swan replied with a nod of its head. Billy couldn't believe it, so he scooped some ice-cream onto his spoon, and gently flicked it towards the swan with his whip. The swan ate the ice-cream with delight and Billy was very happy. + +From then on, Billy and the swan became regular friends. Every day, Billy would come to the park to give the swan a special treat. He always remembered to bring along his spoon and whip, ready to share his ice-cream. +Once upon a time, two children named Jane and John were playing in a park. It was a warm day and the sun was shining brightly. Jane had a bright yellow umbrella and John had a bright red one. + +"Let's play with our umbrellas!" Jane suggested. + +John smiled and nodded. The children opened their umbrellas and they both started running and twirling around, making the most playful shapes they could with their umbrellas. + +Suddenly, the wind started to pick up and both umbrellas flew right out of their hands! Both children ran after the umbrellas but only Jane was able to catch hers. + +"I'm sorry," Jane said. "I caught mine but yours flew away." + +John frowned and looked sadly at his trembling hands. "It's okay," he said. + +But Jane still felt bad, so she decided to yield her umbrella to John. John's face brightened up and he thanked Jane for her kind gesture. + +The two children laughed and continued to play in the park, taking turns sharing Jane's umbrella. They were both very happy. +Once there was a monster. He was very big and he growled a lot. The monster had to be very persistent, because he was always moved from one place to another. + +The people wanted to raise the monster, just like they would raise a puppy or a kitten. They gave him food every day and put him in a nice warm house. + +The monster was very happy in his new home. He was able to stay in the same place and no one wanted to move him away anymore. The people were very kind to him and they loved the monster very much. + +So the monster stayed in the same house and he was raised by the kind people who loved him. They were all very happy and the monster was the happiest he had ever been. +Mama and Andi were walking in the park. Andi was wearing a heavy coat and hat. +"Look, Andi," said mama. "There is a big tree! Can you see it?" Andi nodded. +"Let's go and see it!" said mama. +So mama and Andi walked to the big tree. Andi touched the trunk. It was so big and rough. Mama showed him a bird's nest in the tree. Andi was so excited! + +"Should we go to the playground?" asked mama. +Andi smiled and nodded yes. So they headed to the playground. Andi was so happy to swing on the swing and slide down the slide! Mama and Andi played together until it was time to go home. Andi was tired, so mama carried him back up the hill to their car. + +Mama and Andi had such a fun day in the park. Andi was ready for a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry little bunny. He was very hungry, but he was walking along and he found a big patch of carrots! He stopped and he saw that somebody had painted the carrots yellow with yarn. + +He was so excited. He hopped over to the carrots, ready to eat. But then, he heard a voice calling out, "Wait! Don't eat those carrots!" + +Startled, he turned around and saw a friendly looking old fox. "Those carrots are mine," said the fox. "They were my special surprise for later—but you can still enjoy them. I will teach you how to paint with yarn. It's so much fun!" + +The bunny was so happy, he bounced around in joy. He learned how to paint with the yarn like a master! Every time he finished a painting, the fox would say, "Marvelous work! You must be getting so hungry." + +The bunny blushed, but stayed focused on his painting. After a few hours he finished and looked up with a big smile. + +The fox smiled back. "Well, you've earned it!" he said, pulling out the plate of yellow painted carrots. He presented it to the bunny with a flourish, and the bunny's eyes lit up with delight. + +He gobbled them up, marveling at the colorful patterns that surrounded each tasty morsel. He thanked the fox and +Once upon a time there was a lollipop. It was a red lollipop, and it was very yummy! + +One day, the lollipop wanted to find a new home. So it started to fly off, looking for the right place. + +Soon, the lollipop met a friend. It was a puppy, and he was very enthusiastic. He said to the lollipop, “Come and live with me! I’ll look after you.†+ +The lollipop was happy, so it agreed. But as the night went on, the puppy started to shiver. The lollipop was worried, because it was cold and the puppy was in danger. + +The lollipop shouted and tried to help, but it was too late. The puppy was frozen, and the lollipop was so sad. + +The end. +Mama took her daughter, True, outside for a walk. True was three years old and really excited to explore the garden. + +Mama said, "This is a smooth grass, let's feel how it's so soft." + +True squatted down on the grass and put her hands down. Her hands felt the smoothness of the surface. She smiled and enjoyed the sensation. + +But then she saw a bug on the ground and she began to chase after it. Mama told True to stop, but she kept running. + +Mama said, "True, it's time to go home and sleep. Let's go inside." + +But True didn't want to stop playing. She crossed her arms and whined, "No, I want to stay and play!" + +Mama said softly, "True, the sun is setting and you need your rest. Let's go home and sleep." + +True pouted, but she knew Mama was right. She followed Mama inside and got ready for bed. After brushing her teeth and putting on her PJs, True climbed into bed, snuggling up with her pillow and blanket. + +Mama kissed her on the forehead and said, "Goodnight, True. Sleep tight." + +True smiled and closed her eyes, content and safe, knowing she was true and her mama loved her. +John and Brad were best friends. They loved to play baseball together. Every day, they spent their time in the park swinging the baseball around. Brad was dependable and he could always hit the ball with the bat, no matter how hard it was to do. + +One day, Brad was feeling tired and he decided not to swing the baseball. But then, John said to him: "If you don't swing the bat you'll miss the ball and you won't have any fun!" + +Brad thought it over and decided to give it a try. He swung the baseball and it went far away! He was so happy with himself and his friend John was very proud of him. + +The moral of the story is that with a little bit of effort, you can achieve anything! It's important to be dependable and to not give up. If you work hard, amazing things can happen. +Once upon a time, there lived a yellow princess. One day, the princess decided to travel away from her castle. She wanted to explore what the world had to offer. + +The princess packed up her things and said goodbye to her family. She asked the King and Queen, "Where should I go?" + +The King and Queen smiled and said, "You should go and explore the world, Princess. You will learn something new and important. That way, you can be a wise princess." + +The princess thought it was a good idea, so she gave a big hug and set out on her journey. + +For many days, the princess travelled around the world and discovered many new things. Everywhere she went, she made friends and found adventures. + +Finally, she returned home. When the King and Queen saw her, they were happy. + +The King and Queen said, "Now, Princess, what have you learned?" + +The princess replied, "I have learned that when you travel, you can make friends and find amazing adventures. I also learned that being brave, kind and wise is important. I am so glad I had the chance to travel." + +The King and Queen smiled and said, "We are so proud of you." + +The moral of the story is that when you travel, it can lead to new experiences and adventures. It can also help you become wise, kind and brave. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. One day, Lucy was feeling a bit anxious and was feeling a bit fearful. She wasn't sure why she felt this way. + +Just then, her mum came into the room carrying a bowl of soup. She said, "Lucy, would you like some soup?" + +"No, thank you," said Lucy. She was feeling too scared to eat anything. + +"Come on, Lucy," said her mum. "You'll feel better if you eat something. It's a delicious soup - it will fit you perfectly!" + +Lucy thought about this and eventually agreed to eat the soup. She was still a bit fearful but excited to try her mum's soup. + +Finally, Lucy tasted the soup. It was delicious! And it did feel like it fit her perfectly. Lucy was still a bit scared but the soup made her feel better. With the help of her mum's soup, she was able to feel calmer and happier. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. Jane was rough and tough. She was always looking for an adventure. One day, Jane decided to have an adventure and explore her house. She started in her bedroom. + +She saw her mattress and had a great idea. She decided to wrap it up, like a present! She looked around for something to use. She grabbed some string and started to wrap up her mattress. + +When she was finished, she smiled and said to herself, "This is going to be the best! I can sleep inside it and explore my room like never before!" + +Jane was so excited that she grabbed her pillow and jumped into the mattress wrap. She was so excited to explore her room from the inside. + +The mattress wrap was so rough but it was the perfect hide-out. Jane had a great time in her wrap and wouldn't have changed a thing. +John was so excited. It was the day of the festival. He put on his best clothes and waited patiently for the sun to rise. The sky was so bright, and the birds sang loudly. + +John’s dad was stern and said, “It’s time to go.†+ +John asked, “Are you sure? It looks so nice out!†+ +His dad nodded and said, “I hope it’s not too harsh at the festival.†+ +They soon arrived at the festival. John was so excited. There were rides and stalls and music and dancing! + +John and his dad had a wonderful day at the festival. Despite the harsh sun, they enjoyed their time together and ate lots of treats. + +At the end of the day, John smiled and said, “I hope we can come back again soon!†+ +His dad smiled and said, “I hope so too, son. I hope so too.†+Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. She liked to play outside in the sun. One day she stayed out too long and it was getting dark. Mary's mommy started to worry. + +"Mary, it is time to come inside now," she said. + +But Mary wanted to stay outside "just a little bit longer," she said. + +Mary's mommy was alert. She knew it was getting dark and it was not safe to play outside at night. + +"Sweetheart, I'm worried about you," she said. "It's time to come inside now." + +Mary knew her mommy was right, so she reluctantly went back inside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was hurrying home. It was getting dark outside - the sun was setting and the sky was turning black. But the boy kept running. + +Suddenly, he saw a shiny object in the grass. He stopped and picked it up and it was a lucky penny! He smiled and kept running, rushing to get home. + +When he arrived, he was very surprised. His mom and dad were very angry - they were both worried about him because it was so dark out. + +The boy felt bad and showed them the lucky penny he had found. But his mom and dad were not impressed - they said it was not safe for him to be out that late. They said if he was lucky, nothing bad would have happened to him out in the dark. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful when it's dark outside. Even if you find lucky things, it's not worth the risk. +Joey was playing in the park when he saw a big bird on a branch. He ran over and picked a stick to see if he could get the bird to come down. He waved the stick and called "Come on bird!" But the bird stayed put. + +Suddenly, a clear voice called out, "What are you doing?" Joey turned around to see an old man looking at him. Joey said, "I want to pick up the bird." + +The old man smiled and said, "Birds don't like to be picked up. They like to fly free. Be gentle, and it may fly down to you." + +Joey waved his stick a few more times, and the bird flew down onto the ground. Joey smiled and said, "Thank you!" The old man tipped his hat, and Joey picked up the bird. Soon the bird was flying in the sky, free again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Caleb. Every day he would play with his toys and he loved them dearly. + +One day, Caleb was playing with his toys when he noticed a bright, shiny object in the corner of the room. He walked over to investigate it and discovered it was a magnet. He picked it up and felt the strange feeling of being pulled. He wanted to explore further, so he asked his mother if he could go outside. + +His mother told him it was unsafe to go outside alone. But Caleb was determined and asked again. + +After much debating, his mother reluctantly agreed but told him it was important to stay within the garden walls. + +Grateful, Caleb went out and played with the magnet. He raced around the garden with it, feeling the pull of the magnet and imagining it was a magical power. When he finally came in, his mother said it was time for lunch. But the magnet was still in his hand. + +His mother told Caleb it was unsafe to keep it, so she asked him to put it away. Sadly, Caleb put the magnet back where he found it and went off to eat his lunch. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Lucy. She was so lucky to have her own desk to play at and draw on. + +One day, Lucy was playing at her desk when her mother called her. +"Lucy, it's time to go," Mom said. +So Lucy got up from her chair and grabbed her things before heading out the door with her mom. + +They walked outside, and Lucy gulped at the big world around her. She held on to Mom's hand tightly as they went to the store. There were new sights, smells, and sounds everywhere, and Lucy was in awe. + +When they arrived at the store, Mom went in to get the things she needed. Lucy was so excited that she ran around the store looking at all the things she wanted. Suddenly, she spotted something special on a shelf - a lucky four-leaf clover! + +Lucy beamed with happiness and pointed it out to her mom. Mom told Lucy she was so lucky to find it, and she put the clover in her pocket. + +When they were all done shopping, Mom and Lucy held hands and went home. On the way, Lucy thought about all the fun things she could do with her lucky four-leaf clover. +Once upon a time, there was a brown squirrel called Mark. He always loved to explore and he was very curious. One day, he saw a notebook on the ground in the forest. He got very excited and wanted to grab it. + +But then he remembered his parents had taught him to never pick up things without first asking. So he said to himself, “I must ask the owner first if it is okay.†+ +He hopped over to a little mouse called Sam and asked him, “Do you know who this notebook belongs to?†+ +Sam replied, “Yes, it belongs to my dear friend Sally. She will be very worried if she finds out it’s missing. Let’s go find her!†+ +So, the two friends went off in search of Sally. Finally, they found Sally and returned the notebook to her. She was very pleased and thanked them both. + +She said, “I was so worried my notebook was gone. It teaches us an important lesson. It’s always a good idea to ask before taking something that doesn’t belong to you.†+ +Mark and Sam nodded in agreement and ran off back to their homes. From that day on, they were sure to ask before taking anything that didn’t belong to them. + +The end. +The little girl opened the door and saw a beautiful garden. It was full of green grass, flowers and butterflies. She wanted to go and explore the garden, so she ran outside. + +As she got deeper into the garden, she noticed a waist-high fence. She looked around, but there was no way to get past it. She tried to climb up the fence, but it was too tall and she couldn't see over it. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a voice from the other side of the fence. It told her to open the door at the top of the fence. She was excited and quickly opened the door. The other side was even more beautiful! She wanted to go and explore, she wanted to see what was on the other side. + +But the door slammed shut behind her. She was trapped, and no matter how hard she tried she couldn't open it or get past the fence. She was stuck in the beautiful garden and was never seen again. +Once there was a little girl named Clara. She lived in a lovely house in the woods with her Mom and Dad. Clara wanted to go to the park, but her Mom said it was too dangerous. + +Clara felt sad and her Mom could see it. She asked, "Do you want to play in the garden instead?" + +Clara smiled and nodded. She loved playing in the garden. She ran outside and was soon happily playing in the sun. + +Soon, Clara had gained several small pains from the thorns. But she kept playing until it became too dark to see. + +Her pain was clear, but Clara had gained so much during her time in the garden: flowers, a caterpillar, and beautiful memories. Clara smiled, thankful for the day she had gained. +Mama took her three-year-old daughter to a special place. It was very important to Mama to show her daughter this place. "Look at that, sweetheart," Mama said while pointing to the horizon. + +The view was breathtaking. There were many trees and a big lake. Birds were chirping and it was so peaceful. + +The little girl liked it so much that she wanted to collect some of the beauty and take it home with her. She started picking up some of the stones on the ground and putting them into her pockets. + +Mama smiled and said, "We can't take these stones home, sweetheart. Instead, we can collect the beautiful view for our memories and take it home with us." + +The little girl understood and nodded. Now, she had an important collection that only she and her mother could share. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Pop and Dad. One day, Pop was feeling careless. He wanted to show off to Dad, so he decided to climb a tall tree. Dad told him not to, but Pop didn't trust him. + +Pop started to climb. As he climbed higher, the wind started to blow and the tree began to shake. Dad started to get scared and he yelled, “Pop, come down! It's not safe!†+ +But Pop, who was feeling careless, shouted, “No! I can do this! I don't need your help.†+ +Unfortunately, Pop was wrong. The wind became stronger and the tree shook harder. Pop couldn't hold on any longer and he fell. He crashed to the ground and he was hurt badly. Dad was very sad, but he couldn't do anything to help. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Lisa. Every day, Bob would show Lisa the lovely sunshine. He would take her outside and point at the bright yellow sun in the sky. Together, they would watch it rise and fall, always amazed by its beauty. + +One day, Bob suddenly had an idea. He said to Lisa, "Let's go to a lively park and play in the sunshine!" Lisa was very excited and agreed right away. + +Together, they skipped and laughed in the sunshine. Bob taught Lisa how to play tag and they chased each other all around the park. The sun seemed to sparkle and dance around them as they ran. + +They were sad when the sun started to set, but they felt really happy. Lisa thanked Bob for showing her the sunshine and they went home, dreaming of their lively day in the park. +Once upon a time there was a white basketball. Everyday the basketball laid in the park, getting hot in the sun and then cold in the night. One day the basketball saw a young girl in the park and asked her to play. + +The girl agreed and they had lots of fun together. But after a while, they stopped. The basketball looked sad because it thought it would never play again. + +Then the girl said, "I'm sorry, the basketball is starting to rot. We can't play anymore." + +The basketball was very sad. It knew that it would not last forever and that it was going to rot away soon. Then, the girl said, "It's ok, I'll take care of you." + +The girl brought the basketball home and cleaned it. She put it in the shade and made sure it was safe and happy. Everyday she would spend time playing with the basketball and taking care of it. + +The white basketball was very happy, and it never rotted away. They were the best of friends and always enjoyed each others company! +Once upon a time, there lived a nosy leopard in a forest. The other animals in the forest never liked the leopard because he always wanted to know what they were up to. + +One day, the animals had a meeting. When the leopard saw this, he immediately wanted to join. The animals just rolled their eyes. + +The leopard knocked on the door and peeked in. + +"What do you want?" asked the rat. + +"I'd like to join," the leopard said. + +The rat didn't want to mention the leopard, so he just said, "I'm sorry, we don't need anyone else here." + +The leopard plodded away sadly. But he still showed up to every meeting, just in case the animals would mention him one day. +Once there was a team of five friends. They wanted to cook something delicious. They decided to make a delicate cake. So they gathered all the ingredients they needed and got to work. + +They mixed the flour, sugar and butter and put it in the oven. Then they added lots of colourful sprinkles and waited for the cake to bake. After a few minutes, the team decided to take it out of the oven. + +The cake smelled amazing! Everyone was so excited to try it. When they took the first bite, it was delicious! The cake was light and fluffy, just like they had wanted. The team was so proud of their delicious and delicate cake! +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a very ugly sheep which he had a lot of trouble with. One day, he decided to ask it a question. + +The farmer said, "Sheep, why do you keep causing trouble?". The sheep just stood there, not giving any answer. + +The farmer became very curious. He tried again, "Why don't you listen to me?". + +This time, the sheep answered him. It said, "I am sorry for causing trouble. I won't do it again." + +The farmer was so surprised that the sheep answered. He was pleased and said, "That's a good sheep". + +They became friends from that day onwards. The ugly sheep never caused any more trouble, and the farmer was very happy. + +The end. +John was a little boy who was always careless. One day he was at the beach and wanted to find a hotel. He started walking around looking for a place to stay, asking everyone he saw. + +John asked Mark, "Can you help me find a hotel?" Mark thought for a moment and then said, "I don't think there is any hotel here. You should go look somewhere else." + +John thanked Mark and started walking around again, hoping he would find a hotel. He asked John, "Do you know where I can stay?" But John only shook his head. + +John kept searching, but couldn’t find a hotel. He was getting tired and frustrated. He started to cry, feeling very upset about his careless mistake. + +Suddenly, a kind lady saw John crying. She asked him what was wrong. John told her that he was looking for a hotel, but had been unable to find one. + +The kind lady smiled and said, "I know of a place nearby. Follow me and I will take you there." She helped John find a hotel and he felt relieved. + +John thanked the kind lady and said goodbye. From then on, he was careful to always make sure he knew where was he going and what he was looking for. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. One day it started to rain and he decided to take refuge in a big and tall church. Inside it was warm, dry and safe. + +As he sat in the church, Jack heard a voice calling: "My child, why have you come here?" + +Jack was surprised and he looked around. Then he saw a kind old man with a white beard and friendly eyes. + +"I came here because it was raining. I want to keep safe and dry," Jack said. + +The kindly old man smiled. "Safety and warmth is not just found inside these walls. Think of the people in need who you can help during the rain. The lessons we learn in life don't come from within a safe church building; they come from living life with kindness and compassion. Spread this message and be comfortable in the knowledge that you have done something good." + +Jack nodded and ran off into the rain, ready to put what he learned into practice. He thought of the old man's words and smiled. He was sure that if he helped others, he would be safe. +Once there was a girl named Jill. She had a doll that she loved very much. She wanted to put on a show with the doll, so she built a stage out of cardboard. But it was not easy to do. + +Jill tried and tried, but she just couldn't make it work. She was getting very frustrated. Then, all of a sudden, a little bird flew down and said, "I can help you!" Jill was so surprised. + +The bird helped her build the stage. It was getting easier, and soon the stage was finished. Jill was so happy. The show was ready to start. + +The show was a great success and everyone was very happy. Jill thanked the bird for his help. Then, she said, "Without your help, I could never have made this stage so easy!" +Mummy and Baby Bear were walking in the woods. Suddenly, Baby Bear stopped. + +“Mummy, why can’t I eat that slimy green thing over there?†said Baby Bear. + +“Well, that’s because it’s not a good promise,†said Mummy. “You can’t eat something that looks thin and slimy.†+ +Baby Bear thought for a moment. “I promise I won’t eat it,†he said. + +Mummy smiled. “That’s a good promise! Now let’s find something else to eat.†+ +So, Mummy and Baby Bear looked for food in the woods until eventually, Baby Bear found a yummy red apple. He was very happy and quickly ate it. + +Mummy smiled. “Good job, Baby Bear. You kept your promise.†+Once upon a time there were two children, Sam and Jake. Sam was three years old and Jake was four. On a Sunday morning, the two friends decided to build a tent in the garden. + +Sam looked at the tent, "This looks different!", he said. + +Jake smiled and said, "Yes, it is a special kind of tent". + +Sam didn't understand and asked, "What do you mean?". + +"Well," said Jake, "It's like a mini house that we can play in!". + +Sam's eyes lit up as he understood. + +Jake and Sam worked together to build the tent and when they were done, they invited a few other friends over to play in the tent in the garden. The children all had different ideas of how to play but they all had fun! +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to dance and would do it every day. One day, Daisy found something different - a big pot of sauce! She was so excited and began jumping and dancing around it. + +Daisy's mom saw her from the window and called her over. She warned her, "Daisy, this sauce could make all of your clothes dirty. You should be more careful." + +Daisy thought for a moment and agreed. She knew that her mom was right - she had to be careful with the sauce when dancing. She thanked her mom for the advice and stopped jumping so close to the sauce. + +From then on, Daisy danced in different places, far away from any sauce. She knew that she had to use her head before having too much fun and always follow her mom's advice. +There was a boy in the park who was playing with his toy boat. He wanted to take it on an adventure. He put it in the icy water near the port. As soon as he dropped the toy boat in, he heard a loud crack. + +He asked, "What was that?" + +A duck quacked, "I think you broke something!" + +The boy thought he broke the toy boat, so he was very sad. He looked around to see if there were any other boats. He found an old boat and picked it up to look inside. But as soon as he picked it up, it cracked in half. + +The duck said, "I told you this was going to happen!" + +The boy was even more sad. He had no boat to take on his adventure now. Then he noticed a nearby port, with lots of boats that looked ready to sail. He ran to them and he saw that all of the boats were made from wood, so they wouldn't break if he dropped them in the icy water. + +The boy shook his head in amazement. He had learned an important lesson about boats that day. From then on, he always made sure to check if a boat was made from wood before he took it out on his adventures. +Mandy and Max were on their way to visit Grandma. They had their luggage packed and were ready to go. Mandy heard a loud noise. It was the luggage cart locking and it sounded very loud. + +Max started to get scared. He had never heard such a loud noise before. Mandy tried to calm him down by saying "it's okay, Max. That's just the luggage cart locking. It's just making sure our luggage stays safe." + +Max still didn't look very sure, so Mandy put her arm around him and said "It's going to be okay, you'll see". + +Mandy and Max went off to visit Grandma and they were soon laughing and having a great time. Max soon forgot all about the loud noise from the luggage cart. +The boy was so excited! He put on his red swimming trunks, grabbed his inflatable sailboat, and ran out of the house. He ran to the pond, and couldn't wait to get in. He quickly jumped off the dock and into the water. + +"Wheee!" he shouted. He sailed around the pond, zooming through the water as fast as he could. He splashed and laughed. + +Then suddenly, he looked up and saw a big dark cloud in the sky. +The boy swim toward the shore. "Oh no," he said, looking up at the sky. "It's gonna rain!" + +Suddenly the raindrops started falling and within minutes, the pond was wet and dark. The boy grabbed his sailboat and ran back home, so he wouldn't get too wet. + +When the boy got back home, he was soaking. He quickly changed into his warm, dry clothes and smiled. He had a blast sailing and splashing, even though he got wet in the end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a favourite toy. She loved to hug and cuddle it, and it always made her laugh. One day her mother decided it was time for her to go outside and play. The little girl sighed; she didn't want to leave the toy behind. + +So, the little girl went outside with the toy in her hands and, as she was looking around, she noticed a little boy playing with a toy of his own. She went over to him, and they quickly became friends. + +The little girl offered him her toy so they can play together. The little boy was happy and put his toy around her neck. He started to pull and tug on her neck, and the little girl got scared. She started to cry, and the little boy quickly realized what he had done. He let go and ran inside. + +The little girl stood there, too scared to move, until her mother arrived and hugged her. She reassured her that everything will be ok and told her "sometimes little things can cause big problems; but always remember to be kind to others". +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was only three years old. One day, Timmy was walking in the park when he saw a car. He was curious about it, so he wanted to take a closer look. + +But as he was walking closer, he started to stumble. He tried to catch himself, but he couldn't quite keep his balance. Timmy fell down, feeling weak and scared. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice came from the car: "Are you ok little one?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, I'm ok. I just stumbled." + +The person in the car told him, "It's ok, everyone stumbles sometimes. Let me help you get home." + +Timmy nodded and the person drove him to his house. He thanked the kind stranger before running inside. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy called Fred. He liked playing outside. One day he saw an orange license. He wanted it so he ran to get it. But, just as he got there, a big dog came and grabbed it! Fred was very sad, he wanted the license very much. He shouted to the dog but the dog didn't listen. + +Fred didn't give up though. He worked really hard to get the license. He ran and he jumped and he tried to grab it from the dog. But, however hard he tried, he just couldn't catch it! + +Then something amazing happened. The big dog came over to Fred and it gave him the license! Fred was so happy, he thanked the dog and happily ran off, orange license in hand! +John and his mummy were very alert. They sat down on the sofa to plan something special. "I have a secret envelope, Mummy. What should I do with it?" asked John. + +"I have an idea," said Mummy with a smile. "Let's go to the post office and send it to Grandma." + +John thought this was a great plan! He grabbed the envelope and jumped up and down with excitement. + +John and his mummy drove to the post office. John walked up to the window and handed the envelope to the man behind the counter. "Here you go!" he said. The man put the envelope in a special box. + +John was satisfied that they had put their plan into action. He and Mummy waved goodbye and drove home, feeling proud. +Once there was a girl named Emma and she loved to slide. She had a fancy slide in her backyard and every day she would play on it. One day she was having a great time on her slide when her mom called her inside. Emma ran inside and saw something very special. Her mom had a big mug in her hands, it was all red and very fancy. + +"Look what I got!" her mom said excitedly. Emma looked at the mug and said "It's so pretty". Her mom responded "Yes, it is very fancy. Now, slide and go grab your own mug from the kitchen - it's time for juice". + +Emma ran to the kitchen, and she was so excited to get her own mug. She found a mug that was just her size, it had pictures of happy animals on it. She held it tightly as she ran back to the living room to grab her juice. + +"Oh, what a fancy mug for such a fancy girl," said her mom. Emma smiled and slid down the hallway on her way back to the backyard to play on her slide again. +Billy was a happy 3 year old boy. He had a pet puppy named Spot. Spot was orange and he liked to play in the park. Every day, Billy and Spot would go to the park. Billy liked to write with a stick in the dirt. Spot liked to run and play. + +One day, Billy brought a leash to the park. He wanted to take Spot for a walk. He put the leash on Spot and they began to walk. It was lots of fun for them. Spot liked sniffing all of the smells on the path. Billy liked looking at all of the trees. + +By the end of the walk, Spot was tired. He lay down next to Billy and fell asleep. It was a beautiful day in the park and Billy and Spot enjoyed every minute of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear called Joe. Joe was always very curious so he wanted to explore the world. One sunny day, Joe decided to go for a walk. He said goodbye to his family and set off on his adventure. + +After walking for a long time, Joe finally arrived at a big garage. He looked inside and saw a lot of exciting things. He wanted to take a look around but it was very cold outside. + +Suddenly, Joe realized it would be much warmer inside the garage. He walked in and had the best time exploring. He couldn't believe how many things he found - from big lorries to machines he'd never seen before. He even found lots of yummy treats. + +Joe didn't realize how much time had passed until his mom called him home. He said goodbye to his new friends and hurried back to his house. Joe had such a fun time in the garage and couldn't wait to go back! +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were walking in the woods. They were both happy and friendly to each other. + +Suddenly, one of them saw a bright light shining from behind the trees. He said to his friend, "Let's go and see what it is!" + +When they got closer, they saw a big gun in the middle of the clearing. The gun shone so brightly that it almost blinded them. + +His friend said, "Wow! What is that?" The other said, "I don't know, but let's not touch it." + +But then one of them touched the gun. They both heard a loud bang and the next thing they knew, one of them was on the ground and the other was running away. + +Unfortunately, the one that was running away was not able to save his friend. He was gone forever. The gun was dangerous, and the friends never saw each other again. +Once upon a time, there was an old man and a young boy. The old man said to the boy, "I will give you a yellow symbol if you sleep right now". The little boy was confused, so he asked, "What is a symbol?". The old man replied, “A symbol is something special. It will bring you luck". Hearing this, the boy went to his bed and fell asleep. + +When he woke up, he saw that the old man had left a yellow symbol on the kitchen table. He was very excited and felt very lucky. So each night, the boy would sleep, and in the morning he would find a yellow symbol on the kitchen table. + +The boy was so happy that he always slept soundly. He was so thankful for all the yellow symbols the old man gave him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She was always so eager to learn new things. One day she asked her mom, "Can I learn how to tie a knot?" + +Her mom smiled and said, “Sure! It's a bit tricky, but I will help you. Let's go outside and I'll show you.†+ +Emily followed her mom to the backyard. The grass was so green and Emily loved running through it. Her mom stopped in front of a tree and held out a long piece of string. She said, “Now, this is how to tie a knot. Watch carefully.†+ +Emily watched as her mom took the string and twisted it around her fingers in a gentle motion. A few seconds later, Emily could see a perfect knot in the string. + +Her mom asked, “Have you seen how to tie a knot now?†Emily nodded with a smile and said, “Yes, I think I can do it now!†+ +Back in her room, Emily took out her piece of string and tried to tie a knot. With a few gentle twists she managed to do it! She was so proud that she had learned something new. + +From then on, Emily was never afraid to try something new. She was ready to take on any challenge with a gentle heart. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who needed help. He was hungry and wanted to find a snack to eat. He hopped through the forest looking for something to eat. + +He saw a carrot and hopped quickly over to it. He picked it up and took a big bite. But it was too hard to eat! + +Suddenly, a bird appeared and asked the rabbit, "Do you need help?" The rabbit was surprised, but very happy. He nodded his head yes. The bird smiled and said, "I can help you eat the carrot. I have a fast beak that will help you." + +The bird flew quickly over to the carrot and started to peck at it. The rabbit watched in amazement as the bird's fast beak broke up the carrot into small pieces. The rabbit was so happy and thanked the bird. + +He happily munched away on the small pieces of carrot, feeling very grateful for the bird's help. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He had some pencils and paper and he decided to write a story. He thought and thought about what to write about and then he had a great idea. He took out a big green glove from his pocket and he began to write. + +He wrote about his green glove and all the things he could do with it. He wrote about how he could fly with his green glove and catch stars. + +When he finished his story he was very happy. He showed it to his mum and then he got an idea. He decided to share his story with the other kids at school. + +When he arrived at school he found all the other kids playing with green gloves, just like Jack's. + +Jack loved seeing all the happy faces as they read his story. He had learnt a valuable lesson that day; when you share something it makes others happy. +Katie was a very obedient 3 year old girl. She always listened to her parents and she never argued. + +One day, her parents came home with a surprise for her. It was a pet! It was a cute, brown puppy with big eyes. + +Katie was so happy! She ran up to her pet, hugged it and smiled. Her pet wagged its tail and licked Katie's face. + +But then, Katie's parents told her she had to share her pet with her brother. Katie didn't want to, so she frowned. + +But Katie remembered that she was obedient. So she smiled and said ok. + +Her parents were very proud of her and gave her extra cuddles. From that day on, Katie and her brother both shared the pet and they were always very happy. +Jeff was dependable and always nice. He liked to play in the park with his mom. One day, they were in the park and Jeff saw an exciting bush. He went over to it and started to watch closely. Jeff thought the bush was funny and started to giggle. His mom smiled too and she watched Jeff happily as he had fun with the bush. Every time Jeff went to the park, he stopped by the bush and watched it with curiosity. The bush was always there, dependable. It was their special friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was 3 years old and loved to sing. Every morning she sang a happy song. + +One day, Anna wanted to make her song even better. She asked her mom to help. + +Her mom said, "OK, let's see what we can do. Let's number the notes of your song. That way, when you sing, you can remember how it should go." + +Anna thought this was a great idea. She tried to number the notes of her song and soon they had it perfected. + +The next day, Anna sang her song very fast. It was the best song she had ever sung. Everyone was very impressed. + +From then on, Anna was known as the singing girl with the fast song. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Jane. Everyday, Jane would go for a walk around the park with her mum. One day, Jane and her mum were walking through the park and Jane spotted something that made her very happy. On the other side of the park, she saw an ugly candle that was flickering on and off. She was so excited and ran over to her mum to tell her about it. + +Jane said to her mum, "Mummy, look! I see a candle!" But her mum didn't understand why Jane was so excited. She just smiled and said, "I see, but why do you like the candle so much?" Jane didn't know how to explain, she just knew it made her happy. + +The next day, Jane and her mum went back to the park. This time they noticed that the candle was gone, but they saw something else next to it - a beautiful park bench. Jane understood immediately why she had liked the candle so much. It was a sign that the bench would soon be there. The candle had been her foreshadowing. + +Jane smiled and said to her mum, "Mummy, I knew the bench would be here." Jane was so happy with her understanding of the candle and that she had finally identified the sign. Her mum was amazed and said, "You are so clever, Jane! I'm so proud of you!" +Once upon a time there was a happy little boy called John. Each day he would go outside to play in the sand pit and today was no different. + +John was digging and digging with his spade in the sand. Suddenly he heard a voice, "You look like you need help! Don't worry, I'm here to help." It was a little frog. + +John was happy to hear the frog's offer and said, "Yes, please help me find my treasure." + +The frog smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea. I know the perfect spot. Follow me." + +The frog started hopping away and John followed close behind. They went past the pond, over the bridge and into the wood. Just when John thought they would never find the treasure, the frog stopped in front of a tidy little cottage. + +He said, "You can find your prize here. Are you ready, John?" + +John nodded eagerly and excitedly jumped into the water, ready to dive for his treasure. He dived and dived until eventually he found a golden coin! + +John was so happy with his prize. He smiled and waved back to the frog as he said goodbye. He was so glad he asked for the frog's help. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was 3 years old and loved dough. Every day she would take some dough and turn it into a funny shape. Today she was making a dough heart. + +"Look!" she said to her mom. "It is a dough heart!" She put it on the table and smiled. + +Sarah's mom smiled back at her. "That's lovely, Sarah! I bet if we baked it, it would be beautiful." + +"Yay!" said Sarah. She went to get a pink scarf for the dough. + +When Sarah came back, she wrapped the dough heart up in the pink scarf. Off they went to put it in the oven. + +When it came out, the dough heart was golden brown. Sarah smiled at the pretty pink scarf and the delicious dough heart. + +"Yum!" said Sarah. + +Her mom looked at Sarah and smiled too. They ate the dough heart and it was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was very young and liked to climb high. One day, he wanted to go for a climb. So he went to the bathroom. He thought it was an ordinary bathroom but it was very different. + +He noticed something strange. He slowly climbed to the top. When he reached the top, a man said, "You must stay here forever!" + +The boy was scared. He asked, "Why?" + +But the man just answered, "Because you climbed too high!" + +The boy had to stay in the bathroom forever and was never seen again. The end! +It was a bright day and Little John wanted to go to the carnival. His parents gave him a ticket so he could go in. He was so excited! He promised his parents he would go on the graceful carousel at the carnival. + +When Little John arrived at the carnival, he saw that the carousel was getting ready to start. Little John asked the carnival worker if he could get on, but the carnival worker said no. He said that Little John needed a special ticket for the carousel. + +Little John was so sad and he started to cry. The carnival worker felt bad and he gave Little John a secret way to get onto the carousel. He told Little John to sack the ticket booth. Little John was scared at first, but he snuck to the ticket booth and sacked it. He grabbed a ticket and ran back to the carousel. + +Little John was so excited and he proudly showed the ticket to the carnival worker. But as soon as he showed the ticket, the carnival worker became angry! He yelled at Little John and said he would have to go to the police station. Little John was so scared and he ran away from the carnival as fast as he could. + +Little John never got to ride the graceful carousel. He learned a lesson that day about taking things that don't belong to him. +Once upon a time there was a lovely woman. She lived in a small village and provided for her family. She went to the market to supply food each day. + +One day she came across a young bird and the bird asked, "Help! I am lost, can you help me find my family?" The woman smiled and said, "Yes, I can help. Let me supply you with a way to get home." + +The woman carried the bird to a nearby lake and released him. The bird was so happy and thanked her for her help. He said, "Thank you for the lovely supply." + +The woman waved goodbye to the bird and said, "You're welcome." Then, with a smile, she added, "I hope you find your family soon." + +The bird flew away into the night and the woman watched until he was gone. She smiled, knowing she helped the little bird find his way home. She was grateful and her heart was full of love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who was very, very sick. She was so sad and so tired, she would often just lay in her bed and sigh. + +One day, her Mommy and Daddy took her to see the doctor. The doctor asked a lot of questions and looked at Lucy very closely. He said that the medicine would make things better. But even the medicine could not make Lucy better. + +After the medicine, the doctor said that Lucy would need a special operation. Lucy's Mommy and Daddy were very worried. But Lucy was just scared about why she was so sick. + +The next time Lucy went to visit the doctor, he was very angry. He said that the operation must take place soon. Lucy felt worried but she didn't want to tell any one. She just wanted to get better. + +The day of the operation came, and Lucy was still scared. But then, when she woke up, the doctor told her she was cured! Lucy was so happy she jumped right out of bed. From then on, she was never sick again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. She loved to run and play in the park. One day Lisa was running in the park and she saw something brown at the top of the slide. + +"What is that?" she asked. + +Her daddy said, "That's a flag. Would you like to catch it?" + +Lisa smiled and said, "Yes! I will catch the flag!" + +She raced up the slide and reached for the flag. She grabbed it and giggled with delight. She raced back down the slide and waved the brown flag. + +Her daddy grinned and said, "Good job, Lisa! You caught the flag!" + +Lisa smiled and said, "I caught the flag!" + +Mummy and Daddy hugged her and said, "You did great, Lisa!" + +Lisa was so happy, she waved the flag in the air and laughed with joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Mikey. He loved to listen to the birds in the morning. One day, Mikey decided to find a special place to hear the birds really well. So he went to his attic and listened carefully. + +Suddenly, Mikey heard a song from the birds. It was so sweet and amazing. He smiled and danced along with the birds. Then he heard a voice coming from up above. Mikey looked up and saw an owl. + +"Mikey, do you like birds?" the owl asked. +"Yes!" Mikey answered. "I love to listen to them sing!" + +The owl smiled at Mikey and said, "That's great! I love to listen to them sing too. That's why I'm here - because I want to listen to the singing birds too." + +Mikey and the owl were both happy as they listened to the singing birds. They stayed in the attic together and heard the birds until it was time for Mikey to go home. +The little girl was feeling sleepy after a long day playing in the park. She rubbed her eyes and made her way back home. As she walked, she looked down at the ground but did not notice that she had lost her toy lip. + +Suddenly, she remembered the lip and started to get upset. She began to cry, but her mom hugged her and told her not to worry. + +Mom helped the little girl look around the park, but they couldn't find the lip. They decided to go back home and make some new lips out of playdough. + +When they arrived home, Mom put on some soothing music and the little girl fell asleep, feeling content and safe. Even though her lip was lost, Mom had made her feel better. +One day, Ben and his mom went to the store. "Mom, can I have a plate?" asked Ben. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course. We will supply you with a plate." + +At the store, Ben found the perfect plate. He carried it all the way home with a big smile on his face. Once they were back home, Ben put the plate on the table and claimed it his own. + +Every night, Ben had his dinner on the plate. But one night, he felt very sleepy. So he went to bed without washing the plate. + +The next morning, Ben woke up feeling sad. All of the food on the plate had turned hard and was now growing green stuff. Ben's mom saw the plate and told him gently, "Ben, you should never go to bed without washing the plate. Always clean it before you go to sleep." + +Ben was disappointed and knew he wouldn't get his plate back. +Bobby was walking in the park when he saw a bird flying in the sky. He wanted to catch it so he could keep it as a pet. Then he had an idea. He ran over to a bakery and bought a pie. Bobby took the pie to the park and put it on the ground near the bird. He waited and waited until the bird finally caught the smell of the pie. It flew down and started eating it. Bobby was so excited, he got closer and closer. The bird was so busy eating that it didn't see Bobby coming. He grabbed the bird, and the bird happily stayed with him. + +"Wow, Bobby! You caught a bird!" said Mom. + +Bobby was happy. He took the bird home and fed it a regular pie every day. And it stayed with Bobby forever. +Once there was a bee who lived in a hive in a big tree in the forest. The bee was always busy, gathering nectar from the flowers and buzzing from one flower to the next. + +The bee was having a particularly good day and finding lots of nectar for the hive. As the bee was busy working, it noticed something amazing. It was a rainbow! The bee stopped buzzing and admiring how beautiful it was. + +Suddenly the bee heard a loud buzzing, it saw a bee from another hive. It seemed like this bee had ignored the beautiful rainbow, even though the bee from the first hive had stopped to admire it. + +The bee from the first hive was confused at why the new bee had ignored such an amazing sight. After giving it some thought, the bee realised that the new bee was too busy with its own work and had forgotten to take some time to appreciate what was around it. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to take some time to appreciate the amazing things around us, rather than always ignoring them and being too busy. +One day, Joe heard a loud noise. He looked outside and saw several police. They were wearing uniforms and shouting loudly. Joe ran over to his Mom and Dad. They told him that the police were there to help. They were here to keep all the people safe. + +Joe looked out the window and saw the police. He heard them talking and the sound of their walkie-talkies. He asked his Mom and Dad what was happening but they said it was a secret. + +Then the police got into their cars and drove away. Joe was happy because it was quiet again. He was glad that the police came to keep everyone safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog called Sammy. He loved playing in the sunshine in the garden. One day, it was a particularly hot day, so he decided to go and lay down in the shade. As he was walking, he stepped on something sharp! He yelped with pain. + +"Oh Sammy, what's wrong?" asked his friendly neighbour. + +Sammy replied, "I stepped on something sharp. It hurt my heel." + +His neighbour smiled, "Let me help you. I have some special spray to make it feel better." + +He sprayed Sammy's heel and it began to feel much better. "Thank you!" exclaimed Sammy happily. + +Afterwards, Sammy and his neighbour went to the park. They had lots of fun until it was time to go home. As Sammy was about to leave, he saw a large open gate leading to an even bigger park. + +"Let's go explore!" said Sammy excitedly. + +So they both went through the open gate and headed into the park to discover even more adventures. +Once upon a time there were two little boys. One was named Sean and the other was named Sam. Sean and Sam were very good friends. + +They were playing a game of tag. Sam had Sean cornered against a pole. Just when Sam was about to tag Sean, Sean shouted "Stop!" Sam stopped and asked why. + +Sean said that something was wrong. He pointed out that he had a much shorter pole than Sam. He said that it was not fair and that Sam was being selfish. + +Sam thought about it for a minute and then he agreed. He got down from his pole and went and found a new, equal length pole for them both. + +They hugged in the end and started their game of tag again. After that, the boys played together for hours and always shared their poles. +Maggie was so excited that Papa was taking her to the mall. She had never been in an elevator before. As they waited for the elevator to come, Maggie blinked in excitement. + +When the elevator finally arrived, Papa opened the doors and Maggie stepped inside. She felt so dizzy as the elevator went up and down! She blinked and blinked, trying to stay balanced. + +At the top of the mall, the doors opened and Maggie stepped out. She was now standing in a giant place filled with people and lots of shops. She was so excited that she blinked again! + +Maggie had the most wonderful day at the mall with Papa. Even though she felt a bit dizzy in the elevator, it was still lots of fun! +Once there was a little boy called Mark. Mark loved to play with his toy plane. One day, Mark was feeling very naughty and he kicked the toy plane. The plane flew across the room and landed in front of a picture frame. Mark was sure the plane had broken the frame. + +Mark was very scared and he started to cry. His mother heard the noise, and ran over to investigate. She asked Mark if he had kicked the plane. Mark admitted he had been naughty and he lowered his head in shame. + +His mother smiled and told him that it was ok, and that it was ordinary to make mistakes sometimes. She explained that just because he had made a mistake, it was not something to feel bad about. She then helped him to fix the broken frame. + +Afterwards, Mark learned a valuable lesson - it is important to think before you act, and that everyone makes mistakes every now and again. He realised that it was ok to make mistakes, and that it was better to fix them than to hide them. +Once upon a time there was a honest little rabbit who loved to watch TV. He watched it all day, every day. His family loved him, but they wanted him to be more active and do more exciting things. + +One day, they decided to remind him that there was more to life than TV. They showed him the outside world and all the wonderful things that he could do and explore. Finally, he realized that there were more exciting things than sitting around watching TV. + +He enjoyed going outside and discovering all the wonders of nature. He even made some new friends along the way. His family was very happy and proud of him. + +The moral of the story is that being honest and open to new experiences can lead to some great adventures. So never forget to take a break from the TV and explore what life has to offer. +Once upon a time, there was a hero living in a small village. Every day, he would walk around the village, helping and protecting everyone who lived there. Every day, he would warn them to be safe, and to look out for any dangers ahead. + +One day, he came across a little child who was playing near a river. The hero warned him to stay away from the water. "The river is very deep and dangerous," said the hero. + +"But why can't I play near the water?" asked the little child. + +The hero explained that there may not be anyone available to save him if he gets stuck in the water. "You need to promise me you won't go near the river," said the hero. + +The little child nodded and agreed to stay away from the river. The hero patted him gently on the head, happy that the child had understood and was safe. "Now, let's go and find a safer place for you to play," said the hero. +Once there was a little boy who loved to play. He liked to run around in the bush and make all sorts of noise. One day his parents saw him playing in the bush and decided to punish him. They told him that he was not allowed to play in the bush anymore. The little boy was so sad and he decided that he would never disobey his parents again. He knew that if he didn't obey them he might be punished again. So from that day he always listened to his parents and he never, ever, went near the bush again. +Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom had a very big wish - to get a smile from the moon. He always looked at the sky and asked it to give his a smile. + +One night, Tom looked up to the stars and said, "Please moon, I want one of your smiles." + +The moon smiled and said, "You will have to get it yourself, my boy." + +Tom felt dizzy and couldn't believe what he heard. He asked, "How can I get a smile?" + +The moon replied, "Climb up my ladder and you will get it!" + +Tom was surprised and started to climb the ladder. He got close to the moon and felt a warm, happy feeling. He was filled with joy when he saw the beautiful smile from the moon. Tom was so happy that he started to dance and jump around! + +From then on, every night, Tom gazed up at the moon and thanked it for the special smile. +Mommy, daddy and the little girl went to the zoo. They saw lots of different animals. They saw elephants, monkeys and giraffes. They all loved it. + +At the zoo, they saw a duck. It was so dependable. It was swimming in the water and soaking up the sun. + +It looked like it was having so much fun. The little girl wished she could swim and soak in the sun like the duck. + +Mommy and daddy told her she could come back to the zoo whenever she wanted. They said the duck would always be there and it was dependable. + +The little girl smiled and was so excited to share the news with all of her friends. She couldn't wait to come back to the zoo again. +John and Jane were friends. They were always together, playing with each other and enjoying their time. But one day, something changed. Jane had tasted something new which made her feel strange. She liked it and couldn't get enough of it. + +"What is this?" asked John. + +Jane smiled. "It's something that tastes nice," she said. + +John was curious so he decided to try it. He took a bite, and instantly felt the heat inside of him. It was too strong, and he had to spit it out. + +"That's not nice," John said. + +Jane laughed, trying to mask the heat. She continued to eat something that tasted strange. + +Months went by, and John noticed that Jane had become less friendly. She was distant and wouldn't talk much anymore. He asked her what was wrong, but she wouldn't answer. + +John knew that something was wrong, but he wasn't sure what. He realized that the thing Jane had tasted was a bad thing. It had changed her, and she wasn't the same anymore. + +The moral of the story is that explorers should be careful with what they try, because something that tastes good can be bad for them in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor monkey called Benny. He lived in a banana tree in the jungle and always had a tummy grumble. One day, while Benny was swinging on a branch, a large truck drove into the jungle. + +From the truck stepped a big, tall man. He said, "I have something to deliver to Benny". Benny was so happy, he jumped up and down. + +The man opened the truck and took out an enormous bag of bananas. He said, "I brought these bananas to deliver to you, Benny, because I heard you were so poor". Benny thanked the man and gave him a big hug. + +Benny ate all the yummy bananas that the man had delivered to him. When he was done, he was so full he could barely move. Benny said, "Thank you for delivering the bananas, my tummy grumble has gone away". + +The man replied, "You're welcome, Benny. I'm glad to have helped a poor monkey like you!" +Once upon a time, there was a green crocodile. He was a very friendly crocodile and loved to wave to everyone he saw. +He enjoyed waving to the animals in the forest, and they all waved back. +The green crocodile waved to the birds in the sky, and they flapped their wings in reply. +He even waved to the fish in the river, and they splashed their tails to say hello. + +Every day, the green crocodile went to the beach and waved to the ocean. The waves in the ocean waved back and made him feel so happy. + +One day, the green crocodile went to the beach and decided to take a nap. As he drifted off to sleep, he heard a voice saying, "Hello! Can you see me?" + +The green crocodile opened his eyes and saw a funny little creature waving to him. It was a tiny, green frog! They both waved at each other until the sun went down and it was time for the green crocodile to go home. + +From that day onward, the green crocodile and the green frog were the best of friends. Everywhere the green crocodile went, the green frog would wave and follow. And the green crocodile always waved back and said hello. +Once there was a young boy named Mikey who wanted to attach a box to the wall. His friend Lily told Mikey that he should be patient. + +"Don't worry Mikey. You just need to take your time and be careful," she said. + +So Mikey took his time. He worked with one modest tool. He looked at the box and drew a picture of how he wanted it to look. When he was done attaching the box, it was beautiful! + +Lily was very impressed. She said, "Mikey, you have taught me an important lesson. If you work with patience and move slowly, you can have great results!" + +Mikey smiled. He was proud of his work and glad to have learned a valuable lesson at such a young age. From then on, Mikey remembered to always be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mabel. She was three years old and very intelligent. She liked to spend her days playing with her toys and animals. + +One day, Mabel found a grape in the backyard. She took it to her mom and said, "Mommy! Look what I found!" Her mommy smiled and said, "That is a grape, Mabel. It's very special and delicious." + +Mabel took the grape and ran to show it to her neighbour. She said, "I found this grape. It tastes super yummy!" Her neighbour also smiled and said, "That is so good, Mabel! We have to share our special things like this grape with other people." + +Mabel was so happy to learn. She put a big smile on her face. She learned that when she finds something special or nice, it's even better to share it with others. The moral of the story is that when we share special things with others, it makes everyone smile. +Once upon a time, there was a cat. The cat had a very long tail. One day, the cat's tail got stolen by a crazy fox. The fox was running away, while holding the cat's tail in it's mouth. + +The cat was very sad, and it started to chase after the fox. At first, the cat was very slow, but soon it was running as fast as it could. The cat caught up with the fox and shouted, "Hey, give me back my tail!" + +The fox laughed and said, "No, I'm not giving it back. I'm keeping it for myself!" + +The cat was so angry, it hissed and then started to chase the fox again. This time, the cat was even faster than before and it managed to catch up with the fox. The fox was so scared, it dropped the tail and ran away. + +The cat was very happy and it quickly picked up it's tail. After that, the cat ran back home, with it's tail safe and sound. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park when she saw something black on the ground. The girl bent down and saw that it was a chocolate bar! She was so pleased and welcomed the chocolate with a big smile on her face. + +The girl picked it up and looked around for its owner. But, no one was there! She was so excited and began to eat the delicious treat. + +As she was enjoying the chocolate, a friendly dog came over to say hello. The girl was happy to see him and welcomed her new friend. The dog was happy too, and they spent the rest of the day playing and eating the black chocolate. + +The next day, the girl wanted to take the dog and the chocolate home, but sadly they were gone. She smiled and said goodbye to them, grateful for the wonderful time she shared with her new friend. +Susie was a brave three-year-old. She loved playing with her big tube at the park. One day, Susan was playing with her tube when she heard something. + +"Stop!," a loud voice shouted. + +Susie was fearful and she started to cry. She looked around to find where the voice was coming from. It was a big mean bear. + +"Please don't hurt me," Susie whimpered. + +The bear stepped closer. "You need to stop playing with that tube," the bear growled. + +Susie was scared, but she bravely stepped in front of the tube. "No," she said firmly. "This is my tube. I'm not going to stop playing with it!" + +The bear was surprised by Susie's courage. It stared at her for a moment and then walked away. Susie was relieved, and she went back to playing with her tube. +Once upon a time there was a charming little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and absolutely loved exploring the world around her. + +One day, Lucy went for a walk at the park. She grabbed some leaves and put them in her pocket. She watched some birds fly around the sky and she smiled. She was happy. + +Suddenly Lucy noticed a little puppy jumping around in the park. She ran over to him and said "Hello!". The puppy looked at her and wagged his tail. He was friendly. + +Lucy held out her hand and the puppy grabbed it with his mouth. Lucy was thrilled! She pulled out a little treat from her pocket and gave it to the puppy. He munched it away and then ran off, happily. + +Lucy smiled and said goodbye to her new furry friend. She watched him go and then she continued exploring the park. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Jo. Jo loved cereal, so when her mum asked her what she wanted for breakfast, Jo shouted, “Cereal, please!†+ +Mum went to the cupboard, but she couldn't find any cereal. She looked at Jo and smiled. + +"What do you think, Jo," she said. "Let's go to the store and get some cereal. That sounds like a good idea, doesn't it?" + +Jo looked up with wide eyes. "Yes, please!" she cried. + +So Jo and her mum got dressed and went to the store. Jo was so brave and she wasn't scared at all. When she saw the cereal, she was so happy! + +Mum put the cereal in the shopping cart and gave Jo a big hug. "You are very brave," she said. + +Jo smiled. She was proud of herself and knew that she had done something brave. Now they could both enjoy some yummy cereal for breakfast. +Once there was a little boy named Joe who loved to play sports. He was always going outside to practice and every day he got a little bit better. Joe dreamed of one day winning an original trophy for his amazing efforts. + +One day, Joe decided to enter a big sports competition. When the day of the competition came, Joe was so excited he could hardly stand it. He wanted to win the original trophy more than anything. + +When the competition was over, Joe was presented with the trophy. He was so happy, he didn't know what to do. He raised the trophy over his head, shouted for joy and ran home with a huge smile on his face. + +However, when he got home, Joe noticed that the trophy was not an original, but a cheap copy. Joe was so disappointed he almost started to cry. He had worked so hard for that trophy, and now it was nothing more than a fake. + +But just then, his father stepped in and gave Joe a new original trophy. “I know that this one isn’t a fake,†he said. Joe smiled and hugged his father tightly. He was so happy! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a lively girl named Mia. She loved collecting things and her favourite hobby was going on walks by herself. One day while Mia was out walking, she saw a funny lip on the ground. It was big, pink and looked like it came out of a cartoon. Mia couldn't resist and decided to collect it. + +Back home, Mia got out all her other collected treasures, and placed the lip in the middle of it. She called her family and said: "Come see what I have!", with a sparkle in her eye. + +Mia's family smiled and gathered around her. Her parents asked: "What do you plan to do with this lip, Mia?" + +Mia thought for a moment and scrunched up her face. She then said: "I don't know yet, but it will be fun to find out!â€. + +Mia's family all laughed. Little did they know that the lip would end up being the key to solving a mysterious problem they were facing. But it was all part of Mia's plan to be the hero of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy elephant. He was so big and strong, that his friends called him Elephant King. Every day, he would go on a long journey to find food. One day, he stumbled upon an oasis. He was so thirsty and very tired, he decided to drink from the oasis. He couldn't believe how sweet and refreshing it was. + +He was so happy to find this oasis, he called all his animal friends. Together, they worked to load the oasis with lots of tasty food and sweet drinks. They would all take turns, carrying the food and drinks to the oasis. Then, when everyone was full and happy, everyone said goodbye and went back home. + +The Elephant King was very proud of his work, and he knew that he had found a special place that he could visit anytime he wanted. The oasis became a special place that his animal friends would go to whenever they needed a break. From then on, they all enjoyed visiting the oasis and making sure it stayed full of good things to eat and drink. +Once upon a time there was a fierce boss. He worked in a big building with lots of important staff. Every day, he would demand the staff do their jobs. He was always very fierce and made sure the staff worked hard. + +One day the boss was extra fierce. He was angry with the staff and shouted at them to hurry up. He stomped around the building making sure everyone was working hard. + +The staff were very scared. They obeyed his commands and worked as hard as they could to make him happy. + +When the day was done, the boss had made sure everything was completed. The staff breathed a sigh of relief and the boss went home happy. +Once upon a time there was a lazy farmer who wanted to get rich quickly. So he decided to cut corners and use a shortcut to get most of his work done. + +One day, while he was cutting the grass for his animals, a mouse scurried across his path. Instantly the farmer stopped and said to the little mouse, "Where are you going in such a hurry? You must be late for something very important." + +The mouse replied, "I'm hurrying because I'm trying to save my life. I was in the garden, but then I accidentally cut my tail with the scissors you left there. Now I'm afraid that if I don't hurry I won't make it out alive." + +The farmer was so touched by the mouse's story that he swore never to be lazy again. He also promised to keep his tools in a safe place so no other animal would get hurt. + +The farmer kept his word and through hard work and dedication he built up a successful farm. The moral of this story is that laziness can lead to danger, but with a little effort, anything is possible! +There was once a very selfish man. He loved his small box more than anything else in the world and he kept it close to him wherever he went. Every night he admired it, watching the sun reflect off it's shining surface. + +One night he heard a tapping noise coming from the box. He opened it and was shocked to see a small, golden bird had been living inside. The bird stepped out and said, "Thank you for letting me out of the box. I have been stuck in there for days!" + +The selfish man was about to close the box when he heard a voice call out from a nearby tree. "Wait!" It said. "You should admire the bird, for it will bring you a great reward!" + +The selfish man hesitated, but he pushed aside his selfishness and chose to admire the bird. He stepped outside and looked up at it, watching it's golden feathers sparkle in the moonlight. + +The next morning, the man woke up to the sound of chirping. Sitting at the base of his tree was a pile of golden coins! He couldn't believe his eyes! He had admired the golden bird, and it had rewarded him generously! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jerry and Bob. They were cooking dinner together. + +Bob said, "Let's make a little pizza!" + +Jerry replied, "That sounds yummy!" + +So they began cooking the pizza. When they had finished, they sat down to eat it together. + +Bob said, "We should have a little meeting next week. We could talk about our plans." + +Jerry smiled and said, "That sounds like a good idea." + +The next week, they had a little meeting. They talked about their plans and decided to cook dinner together again. + +Jerry said, "Let's make a little cake this time!" + +Bob smiled and said, "Yes, let's!" + +And so they did. They had a delicious dinner that evening and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a famous boat. Each morning, the boat would sail across the sea and be seen by their friends and family. One day, the boat was feeling very lonely and decided they wanted a friend to sail with them. + +The boat called out, ''Is there anyone here who would like to hold me?'' + +A small child answered, ''Me! I can hold you.'' + +The child was only 3 years old, so the boat felt safe to invite them aboard. They sailed together for hours, playing games and singing songs. Finally, the sun began to set and the boat said goodbye to their new friend. They both felt happy and excited for the next time they would sail together. + +The boat was now even more famous; they had made a new friend! +Once there was a little girl who sat in the park. She felt disappointed and wondered why she had no parents like all the other kids in the park. As she sat there, a delicate butterfly flew from a nearby tree. The little girl smiled and reached out to it. She thanked the butterfly for making her feel less alone. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Where did you come from?" + +The little girl turned around and saw two people who looked like they were her parents. She was so happy she ran over to them and hugged them tightly. + +The mom said, "We are your parents. We were looking for you everywhere and thank the butterfly for bringing you back to us." + +From that day on, the little girl never felt alone again. She knew she had two parents who loved her and she was grateful. She thanked the butterfly every day for its delicate wings and kind heart. +Max was playing in the park with his puppy, Ginger. It was very sunny and Max wanted to explore. He looked around and saw a tunnel nearby and thought it would be lots of fun. + +Max started to crawl inside the tunnel and it soon got dark. He tried to turn around, but it was too difficult. Max couldn't see Ginger anymore. Suddenly, he realized he was getting scared. + +Max yelled out for Ginger. But no one answered. It was too quiet. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Ginger," he called out again, a bit louder this time. + +After a few moments, he heard Ginger's cute bark. He opened his eyes and saw Ginger wagging her tail. Max was so happy that he hugged Ginger tightly. He realized that he was never alone. Max was so happy that he crawled back out of the tunnel with Ginger and ran back to the park. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sally and Tracy. They liked to play together and were best friends. One day, Sally had a great idea. She said to Tracy, "Let's design a team." + +Tracy thought it was a great plan. "How do we design it?" she asked. + +Sally said, "We need something rough. Let's find rocks, twigs and leaves to build it." + +They set out to gather some items and soon found enough to start. They worked together to make the design. They stacked the rocks up high and added twigs and leaves to the sides. + +When they were done, the team had a rough and strong structure. They jumped around, excited to see their team. + +Tracy said, "That looks great! We did a good job!" + +Sally smiled and said, "Yes, we designed it together. We make a good team!" +Once upon a time, there was a family who went to the park together. The children were so excited to see a white tent in the grassy clearing. The tent was so big, it looked like a castle to them. + +The kids ran to the tent and the father followed, carrying blankets and pillows. As they peered inside they noticed that there was a light shining. + +One of the children said " Daddy, what is this? Can we trust it?" + +The father replied " Yes my children, we can trust this tent. Let's go inside and make ourselves comfortable." + +The children explored the inside of the tent and filled it with laughter and joy. They stayed inside the tent until it was dark outside and they had to go home. The children left the park fulfilled and they learned that trust was an important tool. +One day, Danny and Mommy went shopping. Danny saw a beautiful crystal in the store, and he insisted that Mommy buy it for him. Mommy said he could not have it because it was too expensive. Danny got very unhappy and started to cry. + +"Danny, why are you so miserable?" Mommy asked. + +Danny continued to cry and said, "I wanted the crystal!" + +Mommy understood, and she was very kind. She picked out a few other toys for Danny and said, "Let's take these other toys home. You can play with them just like the crystal." + +Danny still wasn't happy, but he agreed. As they left the store, Danny looked back longingly at the crystal. But in the end, he was content with the toys he got from Mommy. +Jimmy and his mom were walking around the park. He saw a little tree and started to whistle. He had never heard anyone whistle like that before. Suddenly, a bright, pretty bird flew out of the tree and landed on the ground in front of them. + +Jimmy was so excited! He and his mom watched the bird carefully. The bird had a soft, colorful feathers and it seemed deaf. Jimmy's mom smiled and took a picture of the bird sitting near Jimmy. Then the bird flew away. + +Jimmy was disappointed but his mom said, "Don't worry! They usually come back here. Let's go back here tomorrow morning and you'll see." + +The next morning, they were back in the park. Jimmy started to whistle and, sure enough, the pretty bird flew out of the tree and landed on the ground in front of them. Jimmy was so excited that he ran up and petted the bird softly. His mom took another picture and the bird flew away again. + +Jimmy couldn't believe it! He was so lucky to have seen the bird. He was very happy that his mom had thought of coming back to the park in the morning, because they were able to experience something truly magical. +John was walking by a lake on a warm, sunny day. Everything was so peaceful and beautiful. Suddenly, he noticed a glimmer of silver in the water. He went closer and saw that it was a silver fish. He reached his hand out to touch it, but it swam away. + +John felt a bit sad. Then, he heard a voice. "Do you want to keep me as a friend?" it said. John looked around, but he couldn't see who was talking. + +"Who are you? I don't see anyone!" he said. + +The fish seemed to smile. "I'm the silver fish. How would you like to be my friend?" it said. + +John was surprised, but he was also very grateful. "Yes, of course! We can be friends!" he said. + +The fish swam around John and he laughed. They spent the rest of the day playing together in the lake. Now, John and the silver fish are best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jen. She was three years old and had bright eyes and a big smile. Jen was a brave and curious girl, always exploring her world. + +One day when Jen was playing in her garden, she found a rare object. She was so surprised and excited but she was also scared because she had never seen anything like it before. + +"What is it?" asked Jen. + +"It's a special stone. It's very rare," said her mom. + +Jen was nervous but she was determined to find out what the object was. She wanted to know more, but she was scared to touch it. + +Her mom reassured her and said, "It's okay. I will help you and encourage you to explore." + +Jen felt brave and started to pick up the object. She looked closer and it was a crystal stone. Jen was amazed and she kept that stone with her always. + +Her mom was proud of Jen for being so brave and exploring the world around her. From that day on Jen always kept on exploring, encouraged by her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to see a jellyfish, so she asked her dad to take her to the beach. When they got there, the little girl was amazed. The jellyfish were beautiful and very mild. They floated in the water and their tentacles swayed in the salty air. + +The little girl said to her dad, "Look! They are so pretty!" She didn't know it, but her dad was actually a fish. He smiled and said, "Yes, jellyfish are very special creatures." + +The little girl wanted to see them up close, so she leaned over the water. All of a sudden, one of the jellyfish swam close to her. She was so excited and leaned as far as she could. Her father quickly grabbed her to make sure she was safe. + +The jellyfish floated away, content and mild. The little girl and her dad watched them, smiling. It was a wonderful day they would never forget. +One day the man was walking in the park. He saw a group of children playing and he waved at them. They smiled back and waved too. + +The man kept walking and soon came to a lake. He found a bench and plopped down, happy to rest his feet. As he was gazing into the lake, he noticed a big, blue bird flying around. He raised his hand and waved. The bird flew over and landed on the bench next to him. + +The man was very surprised and a little uncomfortable because the bird was so close. He had never seen a bird this big before. The bird just stayed there and stared at him. The man nervously waved his hand again. + +The bird finally flew away and the man breathed a sigh of relief. But then his relief turned to confusion as the bird stayed in the air and did not land anywhere. It just kept flying around in circles. + +The man now realized that the bird had not been afraid of him - it had been trying to get his attention. It had been trying to warn him about something. And as he looked down at the lake, he saw that it was filled with crocodiles! +Once upon a time, there was a musician. He had an expensive instrument. He wanted to make music with it, but he needed to practice. Everyday, he worked very hard to complete the music. Every time he finished a song he felt very proud. One day, he was finally able to complete all the music with his instrument! Everyone was so happy for the musician. He was so happy and proud of himself. The end. +Once upon a time there was a very special little girl named Sue. Every morning, she woke up to the sound of her alarm. She loved it! One day, everything was different. + +Sue heard a strange sound coming from her bedroom. It was an unusual, loud noise that she had never heard before. She ran to her bedroom and gasped. There was a big lock on her door! + +She was scared but she knew she had to do something. She went to find her mom and dad. + +“Mom! Dad!†Sue said. “There’s an alarm on my bedroom door and I don’t know what it does!†+ +Her mom and dad were surprised. They had never seen anything like it before. They quickly went to Sue’s bedroom and saw the lock. They decided to call the police. + +The police were very helpful. They opened the door with a special tool and explained what the alarm was for. It was a security alarm that would sound if anyone tried to open the door. + +Sue was relieved. Her bedroom was safe again! From that day on, Sue always remembered to lock her bedroom door before she went to sleep. +Holly and her brother Colin were in the living room playing a game. Colin and Holly were having a lot of fun. Colin had a red racing car and was zooming it up and down the floor. + +Suddenly, Holly saw a big yellow button on the wall and she wanted to press it. She asked Colin, “Can I press the button?†Colin said “No! That button is special!â€. + +Holly was jealous of Colin's red car and she was determined to press the button. “Please,†she begged, “I promise I won’t break it.†But Colin shook his head. “No, it’s too special to press.†+ +Holly was still jealous and decided to press the button anyway. She reached out and pressed it - and suddenly there was a loud beep and the game ended! Colin was angry and said, “See, now the game is over!†+ +Holly felt really bad. She had pressed the button, but she hadn't meant to end the game. She hugged her brother and said sorry, and Colin hugged her back. He wasn't mad anymore. They both laughed and decided to find another game to play. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jim. They both loved to play outdoors. One day they were playing on the swing, when all of a sudden they heard a loud crack! + +Jack and Jim ran over to investigate. They saw that the swing was broken - it had been destroyed! + +Jack looked at Jim and said, "Let's not do this again. We must take care of our things so that we can play together again and again." + +Jim nodded and smiled. "You're right, Jack. Interesting things should never be destroyed!" + +The two friends hugged and promised to never do anything like that ever again. They played all sorts of interesting games for the rest of the day. + +The lesson Jack and Jim learnt was that if you take care of your things and don't destroy them, you can have lots of fun with your friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kate. She was three years old and she was very spoiled. One day, she was walking by a bee hive. She saw a bee flying around and she wanted it for her own. She demanded the bee. + +The bee was confused and a bit scared. The bee asked her why she wanted it. Kate didn't give a good answer and kept demanding the bee. So the bee had to come to her. + +The bee said to Kate, "Why do you want me? I don't want to be your friend." Kate smiled and said, "Because I'm spoiled and I want it!" + +The bee just shrugged and hovered around her head. Eventually, the bee was so used to Kate that it became her friend. She was very happy. She had her own bee! + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a tiny leaf that appeared on a big tree. The leaf had a beautiful green color, like the other leaves on the tree. + +The leaf liked to play with the other leaves. Together, they would chatter and dance in the wind. But the little leaf was so fragile. Whenever the wind blew too hard, it was afraid that he would break apart! + +Still, the other leaves encouraged him and said, “See how far you can go!†The brave little leaf said “OK, I will try!†And so the little leaf did. He soared up and down, around and around. He laughed with joy. + +Soon, the little leaf had flown so far that he could no longer see the other leaves! He was so scared. He thought he would never see them again! + +But then the little leaf remembered the words of the other leaves, “See how far you can go!†The little leaf thanked them for their encouragement. With bravery and courage, he flew back to the tree. When he made it, he saw that all the other leaves were so happy to see him again! + +Moral of the story: With courage, you can go farther than you ever thought! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: Sarah and Jack. They loved to play together every day. Today, they were playing with a football. + +Sarah said to Jack, "Let's play a game with the football. We can try to kick it and see who can go the highest and the farthest." + +Jack said, "Great idea! I am ready." + +They kicked the football as high and as far as they could. Then Sarah asked a question. "What should we do if we want to go higher and farther?" + +Jack had the answer. He said, "We should work together. That way, we can both help each other and make our kicks even better!" + +Sarah and Jack both agreed. They worked together and their kicks got higher and farther. They both had lots of fun and cheered each other on. + +The moral of this story is that it's great to work together! You can have stronger, better results when you help each other. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved playing with her doll. She had a bright yellow paint and some sponges. + +Sarah started to paint the doll. The paint was a dark colour. She laughed as she painted. + +Suddenly Sarah heard her Mum calling from another room. + +Sarah's Mum said: "Sarah, don't paint with such a dark colour. You can't see the doll's face!" + +Sarah stopped painting and thought for a moment. Then she chose a bright pink colour. She carefully painted the doll's face with the pink paint. + +When she finished, Sarah said to herself: "Always be careful when you choose colours. The right colour can make things more beautiful". + +The moral of the story is that you should always be careful when you are deciding which colours to use when you are painting. +Molly was so cold. She had lost her coat when playing in the park. She looked around with her big blue eyes to see if anyone could help her find it, but no one was around. She hugged herself and started to cry. + +"Please stop crying," an old lady nearby said. She had been sitting on a bench, watching Molly play in the park. "Come, I will take you home where it's warm." + +Molly followed the lady and soon they were at her door. She thanked the lady for her kindness, but then the lady said something that made her heart sink. + +"I'm afraid I can't give you a coat to keep you warm," the old lady said. "All I can do is let you in and make you a cup of hot chocolate." + +Molly thanked the lady again, but she was so sad. She would have to spend the night outside in the cold. As she walked away, her tears tasted so bitter. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Molly. She was three years old and so excited for the festival. She wore her best dress, a pretty pink one, and a matching bow in her hair. + +Molly's mum was ready too and said, "Come on, Molly! It's going to be amazing!" She grabbed her hand and Molly and her mum went to the festival together. + +When they arrived, Molly noticed the bright colours and decorations everywhere. There were people dressed up in wonderful costumes and music playing from far away. "Wow!" said Molly, with shock in her voice. + +Molly took her mum's hand and they wandered around, looking at everything together. Molly heard laughter and caught glimpses of people having fun. Every now and then, she would look up at her mum and smile. + +At the end of the festival, Molly said to her mum, "That was so much fun! Can we go back to the festival again?" Her mum smiled and said, "Of course! Festivals can be amazing!" + +Molly smiled happily and held her mum's hand as they made their way home. +John was a little three year old boy. He was playing in his garden when he suddenly saw a large drum. He was very curious and wanted to take it. He ran towards the drum and demanded it from the busy man who was carrying it. + +The man looked at John and smiled. He said: “This is my drum and I am very busy. You are too young to carry it and it is very heavy. But I can give you a smaller drum to play with. Would you like that?†+ +John jumped with joy! He thanked the man and ran back inside with his new drum. Now he could make lots of noise and play for as long as he wanted. +Sandy, who was only 3 years old, was playing in the park with her friends. + +"Let's play," yelled Sandy. + +"Look, I found this enormous ball," chimed her friend. + +Everyone crowded around to see the huge ball. + +"Let's grab it," said Sandy. + +So, Sandy and her friends all reached out to grab it. But, when they touched it, the enormous ball started to move away. + +"Where are you going?" asked Sandy. + +"Today is my lucky day," the fuzzy ball replied. + +So, Sandy and her friends watched as the enormous fuzzy ball scampered away. + +The end. +Once, there was a nosy girl named Sue. Sue loved to explore and find out all the things she could. One day, Sue discovered something that surprised her very much - a box with a big lock. She asked her parents what was inside it and they told her it was very special and she must keep it safe. + +So Sue kept the box safe and decided to watch it carefully. She noticed it had an special value and wanted to find out how special it really was. + +One night, Sue heard a noise coming from the box. She got so nosy that she had to have a peek inside, and to her surprise a tiny mouse came out! Sue quickly closed the box and kept the mouse safe. + +Sue learned something that day, that not everything is about value and being nosy isn't always the best way to get answers. From then on she knew that some things just need to be kept a secret. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved gifts. Every day she would urge her mom to give her gifts but this day was different. The little girl received a special black gift that she had never seen before. She was so excited, she couldn't wait to give it a hug. + +She asked her mom, “What is it?†Her mom replied, “It's a special treat. It will give you lots of happiness.†+ +The little girl opened the gift carefully, and inside she found a black cat. She named him Midnight as he was as black as the night. She was so happy that she gave him a big hug and he purred in response. + +From then on, Midnight and the little girl were best friends. Everywhere the little girl went, Midnight followed and urged her to cuddle and play. They had so much fun together. + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ben and Dolly, who lived next door to each other. Ben was a friendly boy who loved to visit Dolly's house. One day Ben went to Dolly's house and saw that she had a very big copper pot. + +Ben asked Dolly, "What is that?" + +Dolly replied,"It is my copper pot. It is very busy, because my mom uses it to make all her yummy food!" + +Ben was amazed and said, "Can I try it too?" + +Dolly was happy to let Ben try and so together they filled the copper pot with water and lit a fire to make it boil. They added carrots, potatoes and onions and watched as everything bubbled and cooked. + +After a while, they both tasted the food and it was delicious! They ate it all up, while chatting and laughing. It was a very busy day, but they had a lot of fun! +The elephant was very shy. She loved to stay around her friend, the monkey. Everywhere the elephant went, the monkey was sure to follow. + +One day, the elephant and the monkey decided to go out for a walk. They went to the park and saw a big tree trunk, but the elephant was too shy to walk on it. + +The monkey encouraged her, "Come on, elephant! You can do it!" So eventually the elephant gathered up some courage and walked to the top of the tree trunk. + +Then, the elephant and the monkey both tried to balance on the top. It was very difficult and they slipped a few times, but at last they managed to stay balanced. + +The monkey said, "Now we are balanced! We did it!" +The elephant, feeling brave and proud, smiled happily. +One sunny day, a small boy named Todd was playing in his garden. He was very happy and laughed as he ran around in the grass. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. A loud noise filled the air and Todd started to shiver. He looked up and saw a huge dark cloud rolling in above his head. + +Todd started to cry. "I'm scared!" he shouted. + +His mum ran outside and said, "It's okay, Todd. Everything will be safe." + +Together they ran inside and huddled up close in their blankets. They watched as the storm got bigger and bigger. Todd shivered as he heard the loud thunder and saw the bright lightning. + +Then, all of a sudden, the roof of their house flew away in the wind. Todd and his mum screamed loudly and cuddled even closer together. + +Todd knew that nothing was safe anymore. He heard his mum's voice whisper, "Hold on tight... we will be okay." But Todd knew deep down that things would never be safe again. +Anna liked to read books. She had many books on her bookshelf. She liked to look at the pictures and the words. Sometimes she read them to her teddy bear. + +One day, she saw a new book on her bookshelf. It was big and shiny. It had a picture of a castle and a dragon on the cover. Anna was curious. She took the book and opened it. + +"Wow!" she said. "This looks like a fun book. I want to read it." + +She sat on her bed and started to read. The book was about a princess and a knight who went to the castle to fight the dragon. Anna liked the story. She turned the pages and read more. + +But she did not see that the book was magic. Every time she turned a page, the book made a sound. It was a quiet sound, like a whisper. But it was not a good sound. It was a sound of a spell. + +The spell was making the book come alive. The pictures started to move. The words started to change. The castle and the dragon started to grow bigger and bigger. They wanted to come out of the book. + +Anna did not notice. She was too busy reading. She did not hear the sound. She did not see the pictures. She did not feel the book getting heavier and heavier. + +She turned the last page. She saw the end of the story. The princess and the knight had defeated the dragon. They were happy. Anna smiled. + +"That was a nice book," she said. "I liked it." + +She closed the book. She was about to put it back on her bookshelf. + +But then she heard a loud roar. She looked up. She saw a huge dragon head coming out of the book. It had sharp teeth and fiery eyes. It was angry. It wanted to eat her. + +Anna screamed. She dropped the book. She ran to the door. She opened it and ran out. She called for her mom. + +"Mom! Mom! Help! There is a dragon in my room!" + +Her mom heard her. She came to her room. She saw the dragon. She was scared. She grabbed a broom. She hit the dragon with the broom. She pushed it back into the book. She closed the book. She locked it with a key. + +She hugged Anna. She said, "Don't worry, sweetie. It's over. The dragon is gone. You are safe." + +Anna cried. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know the book was magic. I just wanted to read it." + +Her mom said, "It's okay, honey. It's not your fault. You didn't know. But you have to be careful. Some books are not for children. Some books are dangerous. You have to return them to the library. They belong there." + +Anna nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I will return the book to the library. I don't want to read it again. I don't like dragons." + +Her mom said, "Good girl. Come on, let's go. We'll take the book back and get you a new one. A nice one. A safe one." + +They left the room. They took the book with them. They went to the library. They returned the book. They got a new one. A nice one. A safe one. + +Anna was happy. She liked the new book. It was about a bunny and a carrot. It had no dragons. It had no spells. It had no sounds. + +It was a quiet book. +Lily and Tom were playing with a ball in the park. The park was very busy. There were many people and dogs and birds. Lily and Tom liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. + +But then, a big dog came running to them. The dog wanted to play with the ball too. He jumped and barked and tried to grab the ball. Lily and Tom were scared of the dog. They did not want to share the ball with him. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily shouted. "This is our ball!" + +But the dog did not listen. He ran faster and faster. He got closer and closer. Lily and Tom ran away from the dog. They did not see where they were going. They bumped into a man who was walking with a baby. The man fell to the ground. The baby cried. + +"Hey, watch where you are going!" the man said. He was angry and hurt. He picked up the baby and checked if he was okay. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for the man and the baby. They realized they had been rude and careless. They went to the man and said, "We are sorry, sir. We did not mean to hurt you and the baby. We were running from the dog. He wanted our ball." + +The man looked at them and saw the dog. He understood why they were scared. He said, "It's okay, kids. I forgive you. But you should be more careful in the park. It is very busy. And you should also be more kind to the dog. He just wanted to play with you. Maybe you can share the ball with him. He is not a bad dog. He is just a playful dog." + +Lily and Tom thought about what the man said. They agreed that he was right. They decided to share the ball with the dog. They threw the ball to the dog and let him catch it. The dog was happy. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. Lily and Tom laughed. They made a new friend. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful and kind in the park. Share your toys with others. You can make new friends. +Bella was a famous dog. She was on TV and in books. Many people liked her and wanted to pet her. But Bella did not like to be on a leash. She wanted to run and play and sniff. + +One day, Bella had to go to a big city with her owner. Her owner put a leash on her and said, "Come on, Bella, we have to go to the studio. You have to be a good girl and do your tricks." Bella did not want to go. She pulled and barked and tried to get away. But her owner was stronger and dragged her along. + +Bella saw many things in the city. She saw cars and buses and bikes and people. She saw birds and squirrels and cats and dogs. She wanted to chase them and make friends. But she could not. She was on a leash. + +Bella felt sad and angry. She did not like the city. She did not like the leash. She did not like the studio. She did not like the tricks. She wanted to go home. She wanted to be free. + +When they got to the studio, her owner said, "OK, Bella, it's time to shine. You have to smile and wave and roll over and fetch. The camera is on. Everyone is watching. You are a famous dog." Bella did not care. She did not smile. She did not wave. She did not roll over. She did not fetch. She did something else. She cried. + +She cried loud and long. She cried so much that the camera stopped. She cried so much that the people were shocked. She cried so much that her owner was embarrassed. She cried so much that she made a puddle on the floor. + +Bella cried until her owner took off the leash. She cried until her owner hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Bella. I was wrong. You are not a famous dog. You are my dog. And I love you." Bella stopped crying. She licked her owner's face and wagged her tail. She was happy. She was free. She was a dog. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play outside in the dirt. One day, they find a big board near the fence. The board is filthy. It has mud, bugs and leaves on it. + +"Let's enter the board!" Sam says. He thinks the board is a door to a secret place. Ben nods. He follows Sam to the board. They push the board with their hands. It is heavy and hard. + +The board moves a little bit. Sam and Ben see a hole behind the board. The hole is dark and scary. They hear a growl from the hole. It is a dog. A big, angry dog. + +"Run!" Ben shouts. He and Sam turn around and run away from the board. The dog chases them. It barks and snaps at their feet. Sam and Ben are scared. They run to their house and slam the door. + +They are safe. They hug each other and breathe hard. They look at their clothes. They are filthy too. They have mud, bugs and leaves on them. + +"Mom will be mad," Sam says. Ben nods. He hopes the dog will not enter the board again. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a lizard on a rock. The lizard is green and has spots. It is a rare lizard. + +"Wow, look at that lizard!" Tim says. "It is so cool and pretty!" + +Sam nods. He wants to touch the lizard. He moves closer to the rock. The lizard sees Sam and runs away. + +"Hey, come back!" Sam says. He chases the lizard. Tim follows him. + +They run after the lizard for a long time. They go past the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They do not see the lizard anymore. + +"Where did it go?" Tim asks. He is tired and thirsty. + +Sam shrugs. He is sad and angry. He wanted to pet the lizard. + +They sit on a bench and drink some water. They see a lady with a book. She smiles at them. + +"Hello, boys," she says. "Do you like lizards?" + +"Yes, we do," Tim says. "We saw a rare lizard, but it ran away." + +The lady nods. She shows them her book. It has pictures of many lizards. + +"This is my book about lizards," she says. "I am a lizard lady. I study lizards and write about them. Do you want to see?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They are curious. They look at the book with the lady. She tells them the names and facts of the lizards. They learn a lot. + +They see the rare lizard they saw on the rock. It is called a gecko. + +"That is the lizard we saw!" Sam says. "It is a gecko!" + +The lady smiles. "Yes, it is. Geckos are very special. They can stick to walls and change colors. They are also very shy. They do not like to be touched or chased. They run away when they feel scared." + +Tim and Sam understand. They feel sorry for the gecko. They did not mean to scare it. + +"We are sorry, lizard lady," Tim says. "We did not know. We just wanted to see the gecko." + +The lady nods. She is not angry. She is happy that they like lizards. + +"It is okay, boys," she says. "I understand. You are curious and kind. But you have to be careful and respectful with lizards. They are wild animals. They need their space and freedom. You can watch them from a distance, but do not touch them or chase them. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They understand. They promise to be careful and respectful with lizards. + +The lady smiles. She gives them a sticker of a gecko. They say thank you and goodbye. They go back to the park. They play with their sticker. They are happy. They love lizards. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the snow. Sara has a yellow glove. Tom has a blue glove. They make snowballs and throw them at each other. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, Sara sees a big snowman in the park. She wants to make a snowman too. She says to Tom, "Let's make a snowman. We can use my yellow glove for his nose. It will look funny." + +Tom nods and says, "OK. I love your yellow glove. It is bright and warm. Let's make a snowman." + +They start to roll snowballs and stack them. They make a big snowman. They find two rocks for his eyes and a stick for his mouth. Sara takes off her yellow glove and puts it on the snowman's face. She says, "Look, Tom. He has a yellow nose. He is happy." + +Tom smiles and says, "He is happy. And we are happy. You are a good friend, Sara. I love you." + +Sara blushes and says, "I love you too, Tom." + +They hug each other and look at their snowman. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes running. He sees the yellow glove. He thinks it is a toy. He jumps and bites the glove. He pulls it off the snowman's nose. He runs away with the glove. + +Sara and Tom are shocked. They cry and shout, "No, no, no! Come back, dog! Give us back our glove!" + +But the dog does not listen. He is gone. The glove is gone. + +Sara and Tom look at their snowman. He has no nose. He looks sad. They are sad. + +They have no more fun. They go home. They are cold and wet. They are angry and sad. + +They do not talk to each other. They do not play with each other. They do not love each other. + +They lose their friend. They lose their glove. They lose their happiness. + +The end. +Sara liked to grow sunflowers in her garden. She planted the seeds and gave them water and food. She wanted them to be big and yellow and happy. She liked to watch them turn their heads to follow the sun. + +One day, a boy named Tom came to her garden. He saw the sunflowers and said, "What are these? They are stupid. They look like big yellow plates. They are not pretty or fun. They are boring." + +Sara was angry. She said, "They are not stupid. They are sunflowers. They are my friends. They make me happy. You are stupid. You are mean. Go away." + +Tom laughed. He said, "You are silly. They are not your friends. They are just plants. They cannot talk or play. I can do something fun. Watch this." He picked up a stick and ran to the sunflowers. He swung the stick and hit the sunflowers. He broke their stems and knocked off their petals. He said, "Ha ha ha. Look at them now. They are ugly and sad. They are not sunflowers anymore. They are trash." + +Sara cried. She ran to the sunflowers and tried to fix them. She said, "I'm sorry, sunflowers. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." She looked at Tom and said, "You are bad. You are very bad. You hurt my sunflowers. You hurt me. You have to pay." + +Tom stopped laughing. He saw Sara's face and felt scared. He said, "What do you mean? What are you going to do?" He tried to run away, but Sara was faster. She grabbed the stick and ran after him. She said, "You will see. You will see." She caught up with him and hit him with the stick. She hit him hard and made him fall. She said, "This is for my sunflowers. This is for me. This is what you get for being stupid and mean." + +Tom cried. He said, "Ow, ow, ow. Stop, stop, stop. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Please, please, please." He looked at Sara and said, "You are crazy. You are very crazy. You are worse than the sunflowers. You are a monster." + +Sara stopped. She dropped the stick and looked at Tom. She said, "No, I'm not. I'm not crazy. I'm not a monster. I'm just a girl who loves sunflowers. And you are just a boy who doesn't. But you should. You should love sunflowers. They are beautiful and good. They supply food and seeds and oil. They supply joy and hope and light. They are not stupid. They are smart. They are not boring. They are fun. They are not trash. They are treasure. You should learn from them. You should be like them. You should be a sunflower." She smiled and walked away. She left Tom on the ground, bleeding and crying. She went back to her garden and hugged her sunflowers. She said, "I love you, sunflowers. I love you, I love you." She looked at the sun and said, "Thank you, sun. Thank you, thank you." She was happy. She was a sunflower. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build many things with blocks. + +One day, they decide to build a person with blocks. They use big blocks for the body and small blocks for the head, arms and legs. They also find some eyes, a nose and a mouth to stick on the face. + +"Look, we made a person!" Lily says. "He is amazing!" + +"Yes, he is amazing!" Ben agrees. "What should we name him?" + +They think for a while. Then they have an idea. + +"Let's name him Bob!" they say together. + +They are very happy with their person. They give him a hug and a kiss. They show him to their mom and dad. + +"Wow, you built a person with blocks!" their mom says. "He is amazing!" + +"Good job, Lily and Ben!" their dad says. "You are amazing too!" + +Lily and Ben smile. They love to build with blocks. They love their person Bob. They love their mom and dad. They are amazing. +Jazz is a cat who likes to drink milk. He has a wide bowl that he fills with milk every day. He drinks his milk and then he plays with his toys. He likes to chase a ball of yarn and a mouse that squeaks. + +One day, Jazz sees a new bowl in the kitchen. It is not his bowl. It is smaller and has water in it. Jazz is curious. He goes to the bowl and sniffs it. He thinks it is not milk, but maybe it is tasty. He licks the water and makes a face. It is not tasty. It is sour and bitter. It is lemon juice! + +Jazz does not like lemon juice. He spits it out and runs away. He finds his bowl and drinks his milk. He feels better. He decides to never drink from a strange bowl again. He only drinks his milk and then he plays with his toys. He is a happy cat. +Tim and Jen liked to play in the field near their house. They ran and jumped and rolled in the grass. They saw many bugs and flowers and birds. They had fun. + +One day, they found a big red fruit on a bush. It looked yummy. Tim picked it and broke it in half. He gave one half to Jen and kept one half for himself. They smiled and bit into the fruit. + +But the fruit was not yummy. It was spicy! It burned their mouths and made them cough. They dropped the fruit and ran to the stream. They drank some water and tried to wash away the spicy taste. + +They looked at each other and made a face. They wiped their mouths with their hands. They did not like the spicy fruit. They decided to never eat it again. + +They went back to the field and played with something else. They found a ball and kicked it around. They forgot about the spicy fruit. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to walk on the trail with their mom and dad. The trail was in the woods, where they could see many animals and plants. Sometimes they would find berries or nuts to eat, or flowers to smell. + +One day, they saw a big house on the hill, with a fence and a gate. It looked very fancy and shiny. Lily and Ben wanted to see it up close, so they ran away from their mom and dad and went to the gate. They saw a sign that said "Keep Out". + +Lily and Ben did not listen to the sign. They climbed over the fence and went to the house. They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They peeked through the windows, but they saw nothing but dark rooms and dusty furniture. They felt scared and lonely. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. A big dog came out of the house and ran towards them. It looked angry and hungry. Lily and Ben screamed and ran back to the gate. They climbed over the fence and ran to the trail, where their mom and dad were waiting for them. + +They hugged their mom and dad and said they were sorry. They learned that they should not go to places where they are not welcome, and that they should be happy with their modest home, where they had love and warmth. They also learned to always stay with their mom and dad on the trail, where they could be safe and have fun. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long, yellow hair that Lily liked to comb and braid. Lily had a green comb that she used only for Anna. + +One day, Lily wanted to comb Anna's hair, but she could not find her green comb. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and in her closet, but the comb was not there. She felt sad and worried. Where was her green comb? + +She asked her mom, "Mom, have you seen my green comb? I need it for Anna's hair." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I think I know where it is. Come with me." + +She took Lily to the bathroom, where there was a big mirror. She lifted Lily up and said, "Look, what do you see?" + +Lily looked in the mirror and saw her own face. She also saw something shiny in her hair. It was her green comb! She had forgotten that she had put it there earlier. + +She laughed and said, "There it is! I found it! Thank you, mom!" + +Her mom kissed her and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. Now you can comb Anna's hair as much as you like." + +Lily was happy. She took her green comb and ran to her room, where Anna was waiting for her. She combed and braided Anna's hair and told her, "You are my best friend. I love you, Anna." +Tommy was very happy today. It was his birthday and he had a big cake with four candles. He invited his friends Lily and Ben to celebrate with him. They played with his toys, sang songs and ate cake. + +"Happy birthday, Tommy!" Lily and Ben said. "You are a big boy now!" + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are my best friends!" Tommy said. He smiled and hugged them. + +After the cake, Tommy's mom said it was time for a nap. She took them to Tommy's room and gave them each a pillow and a blanket. Tommy had a blue pillow, Lily had a pink pillow and Ben had a green pillow. + +"Can we tell stories, mom?" Tommy asked. + +"Sure, but only one story. Then you have to sleep, okay?" Tommy's mom said. + +"Okay, mom. Can I start?" Tommy asked. + +"Okay, Tommy. What is your story about?" Tommy's mom said. + +"My story is about a small mouse who lives in a cheese house. He likes to eat cheese and play with his friends. But one day, a big cat comes and tries to catch him. What do you think he does?" Tommy said. + +Lily and Ben listened to Tommy's story. They wanted to know what happened to the small mouse. They guessed and asked questions. Tommy made up the rest of the story. He said the small mouse was very smart and brave. He tricked the big cat and escaped. He ran back to his cheese house and celebrated with his friends. + +"That was a good story, Tommy!" Lily and Ben said. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. I like your stories too. You are very creative!" Tommy said. + +They all smiled and yawned. They were tired from playing and eating cake. They put their heads on their pillows and closed their eyes. They dreamed of cheese and cats and birthdays. They were happy. +Ben and Sam were playing with their toy guns in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were cowboys and shoot at the trees and the fence. Sometimes they also shot at the birds and the squirrels, but they never hit them. + +One day, they saw a big cow in the field next to their house. The cow was brown and white and had horns and a bell. Ben and Sam thought it was a good target for their guns. + +"Look, a cow!" Ben said. "Let's shoot it!" + +"No, don't shoot the cow!" Sam said. "It's not nice. The cow is not bad. It gives milk and cheese." + +"I don't care. I want to shoot it. It's fun!" Ben said. He aimed his gun at the cow and pulled the trigger. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" + +The cow heard the noise and looked at Ben and Sam. It was not scared of the toy guns. It was angry. It mooed loudly and ran towards them. It kicked the fence with its hooves and made a hole. It came into the backyard and chased Ben and Sam. + +"Help! Help!" Ben and Sam screamed. They dropped their guns and ran to the house. They slammed the door behind them and locked it. They were very scared. + +The cow stopped at the door and sniffed it. It smelled the guns and the boys. It did not like them. It thought they were disgusting. It spat on the door and walked away. It went back to the field and ate some grass. It was happy. + +Ben and Sam peeked through the window and saw the cow leaving. They felt sorry for what they did. They learned their lesson. They decided to never shoot at the cow or any other animal again. They said sorry to the cow in their hearts. They hoped the cow would forgive them. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Tom sees a big shoe on the grass. He thinks it is funny. + +"Look, Lily, a big shoe!" he says. "Can I borrow it?" + +Lily nods. She does not care about the shoe. She likes to swing on the swings. + +Tom puts the shoe on his foot. It is too big for him. He tries to walk, but he falls down. He laughs. + +"Ha ha, this is fun!" he says. + +But then he smells something bad. He sniffs the shoe. It is smelly. He makes a face. + +"Yuck, this shoe is smelly!" he says. "I don't want it anymore." + +He takes off the shoe and throws it away. He runs to Lily. + +"Let's play something else," he says. + +Lily agrees. She does not like smelly things. They go to the slide and have fun. They forget about the big shoe. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they found a big box under a tree. They opened the box and saw many shiny things inside. They were very happy. + +"Look, Anna, a necklace!" Ben said. He took a necklace with a red heart and put it around Anna's neck. "You are very pretty." + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very nice." Anna said. She smiled and hugged Ben. They felt warm and happy. + +They decided to keep the box a secret. They did not want to share it with anyone else. They hid the box under some leaves and went to play on the swings. + +But Tom, a mean boy, saw them. He was curious and jealous. He followed them and waited until they left. Then he ran to the tree and found the box. He opened it and saw the shiny things. He was very greedy. He took everything from the box and put it in his backpack. He laughed and ran away. + +The next day, Anna and Ben came back to the park. They wanted to see their secret box again. But when they lifted the leaves, they saw nothing. The box was gone. They felt very sad and angry. + +"Where is our box? Where are our shiny things?" Anna cried. + +"Someone took them. Someone was bad." Ben said. + +They looked around and saw Tom. He was wearing the necklace with the red heart. He was showing it to his friends. He saw Anna and Ben and made a face at them. He said, "Look what I have. You have nothing. You are stupid and ugly." + +Anna and Ben felt very embarrassed and hurt. They wanted to get their necklace back, but they were afraid of Tom. He was bigger and stronger than them. He had many friends who could help him. They felt hopeless and alone. + +They ran away from the park, crying. They did not smile anymore. They did not play together anymore. They lost their best friend and their secret. They were very unhappy. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big bird with brown feathers and a red thing on its head. It was a turkey. + +"Look, mom, a turkey!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it's a turkey. Do you know what sound it makes?" mom asked. + +"Gobble, gobble!" Tom said. + +They went closer to the turkey. The turkey saw them and ran away. + +"Come back, turkey!" Lily said. + +They followed the turkey to a big house. The house was old and had many cracks and cobwebs. It was ancient. + +"Wow, this house is scary!" Tom said. + +"Maybe the turkey lives here," Lily said. + +They knocked on the door. No one answered. They opened the door and went inside. It was dark and cold. They saw many things they did not know. They saw a big clock, a big piano, a big painting, and a big fireplace. + +"Hello, is anyone here?" mom said. + +They heard a voice from the fireplace. It was the turkey. + +"Who are you? What are you doing in my house?" the turkey said. + +They shivered. They were afraid of the turkey. + +"We're sorry, turkey. We just wanted to see you. You're very pretty," Lily said. + +"Pretty? Me? No, I'm not pretty. I'm old and ugly. Everyone hates me. That's why I live here alone," the turkey said. + +They felt sorry for the turkey. + +"That's not true, turkey. You're not old and ugly. You're ancient and beautiful. And we don't hate you. We like you. You're very friendly," Tom said. + +"Really? You like me? You're friendly?" the turkey said. + +"Yes, we do. We're your friends. Can we play with you?" Lily said. + +The turkey smiled. He was happy. + +"Of course you can. Come, I'll show you my toys. I have a lot of them. They're ancient too, but they're fun," the turkey said. + +They followed the turkey to his room. They saw many toys. They saw a train, a doll, a ball, and a book. They played with the turkey. They had a lot of fun. + +They forgot they were shivering. They forgot they were scared. They were happy. They were friends. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a yellow vest. The dog is a guard. He helps people who cannot see. + +"Hello, dog!" Sara says. She wants to pet the dog. She walks to the dog. + +"Wait, Sara!" Ben says. He is scared of the dog. He thinks the dog might bite. + +The dog sees Sara and Ben. He wags his tail. He is friendly. He blinks his eyes. He wants to say hello. + +"Hi, kids!" a voice says. It is the dog's owner. He is a man with a white stick. He cannot see. He smiles. "This is Rex. He is my guard. He helps me find my way. Do you want to pet him?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They pet the dog. The dog licks their hands. He is happy. + +"Rex is nice," Sara says. + +"Yes, he is," the man says. "He is my best friend. He is a good guard. He is also friendly. He likes kids." + +Sara and Ben smile. They like Rex too. They play with him for a while. Then they say goodbye to the man and the dog. They go back to their mom. + +"Mom, we met a guard!" Sara says. + +"A guard?" mom asks. + +"Yes, a guard dog. His name is Rex. He is friendly. He helps a man who cannot see. He blinks his eyes. He is cute," Sara says. + +"Wow, that sounds amazing," mom says. "I'm glad you had fun. Maybe we can see Rex again someday." + +Sara and Ben hope so. They think Rex is a great guard and a great friend. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to swim in the pool. One day, they saw a big hole in the pool. Water was coming out of the hole. It was a leak. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The pool is broken. We can't swim anymore." + +Tom was brave. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can fix the leak. I have a big patch and some glue. I will swim to the hole and stick the patch on it." + +Lily was scared. She said, "But Tom, the hole is very deep. And the water is very cold. And what if there are sharks?" + +Tom smiled. He said, "Lily, there are no sharks in the pool. And I have a warm suit and a mask. And you can watch me from the side. I will be back soon." + +Tom put on his suit and his mask. He jumped into the water. He swam to the hole. He took out his patch and his glue. He stuck the patch on the hole. The water stopped coming out. + +Tom swam back to the side. He climbed out of the water. He took off his suit and his mask. He said, "I did it, Lily. I fixed the leak. The pool is not broken anymore. We can swim again." + +Lily was happy. She hugged Tom. She said, "You are so brave, Tom. You are my hero. Thank you for fixing the leak. Let's swim again." + +They put on their swimsuits. They jumped into the water. They swam and played and laughed. They had fun. They were friends. +Lila and Tom are playing in the garden. They find a big box under a tree. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. They are jewels! + +"Wow, look at these!" Lila says. She picks up a necklace with a blue stone. "This is so cool!" + +"Can I see?" Tom asks. He reaches for the necklace, but Lila pulls it away. "No, it's mine!" + +They start to fight over the necklace. They pull and tug and shout. The necklace breaks and the blue stone falls on the ground. It gets dirty and dull. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Lila says. She feels sad and sorry. + +"Let's wash it and fix it," Tom says. He feels sad and sorry too. + +They run to the hose and wash the blue stone. It becomes shiny and bright again. They find some string and tie the stone to it. They make a new necklace. + +"Here, you can have it," Lila says. She gives the necklace to Tom. + +"Thank you, but you can wear it," Tom says. He puts the necklace around Lila's neck. + +They hug and smile. They are friends again. They share the jewels and play with them. They have fun in the garden. +Sara and Ben love to play pretend. They have many costumes and toys in their room. One day, they decide to play circus. Sara puts on a red nose and a big wig. She is the clown. Ben puts on a hat and a coat. He is the ringmaster. + +"Welcome to the circus!" Ben says. "We have many amazing acts for you. But first, let me introduce our star, the funny clown Sara!" + +Sara comes out of the closet, making funny faces and noises. She makes Ben and her stuffed animals laugh. She juggles balls and balloons. She rides a bike and falls down. She is a very good clown. + +But then, she sees something that makes her stop. She sees a spider on the wall. Sara is very afraid of spiders. She screams and drops everything. She runs to the other side of the room. She freezes and does not move. + +"What's wrong, Sara?" Ben asks. "Why did you stop? The show must go on!" + +Sara points to the spider. "Spider! Spider! Help!" she cries. + +Ben looks at the spider. He is not afraid of spiders. He thinks they are cool and interesting. He has an idea. He picks up a paper cup and a paper plate. He goes to the wall and traps the spider with the cup. He slides the plate under the cup. He has caught the spider. + +"Don't worry, Sara. I have the spider. It can't hurt you. Look, it's just a little spider. It's not scary. It's cute." He shows Sara the spider in the cup. + +Sara looks at the spider. She sees that it is small and fuzzy. It has eight legs and two eyes. It moves slowly in the cup. She feels a little curious. She does not scream anymore. She moves closer to Ben. + +"Can I see the spider?" she asks. + +"Sure, Sara. But be careful. Don't touch it. It might bite." Ben says. + +Sara and Ben look at the spider together. They see that it has different colors and patterns. They wonder what it eats and where it lives. They forget about the circus. They are ready to learn more about the spider. They are happy. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. But they did not like the old merry-go-round. It was boring and slow. + +"Let's go on the merry-go-round," said Tim. "Maybe it will be fun today." + +"No, thank you," said Lily. "It is boring and slow. I want to play on the slide." + +"Please, Lily," said Tim. "Just one time. I will push it fast and we will have fun." + +Lily did not want to, but she did not want to make Tim sad. So she said yes and climbed on the merry-go-round. Tim pushed it hard and it started to turn. + +"See, Lily, it is fun!" said Tim. "It is not boring and slow. It is fast and fun!" + +But Lily did not think it was fun. She felt sick and dizzy. She wanted to get off, but she could not. The merry-go-round was turning too fast. She held on to the bar and tried not to cry. + +"Tim, stop!" she said. "I don't like it! I want to get off!" + +But Tim did not hear her. He was having too much fun. He pushed the merry-go-round faster and faster. He laughed and shouted. + +"Tim, stop!" Lily said again. "Please, Tim, stop!" + +But Tim did not stop. He pushed the merry-go-round so fast that it broke. The bar snapped and Lily flew off. She landed on the ground and hurt her waist. She cried and cried. + +Tim stopped laughing and shouting. He saw Lily on the ground and ran to her. He was scared and sorry. + +"Lily, Lily, are you okay?" he said. "I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry!" + +But Lily did not answer. She was too hurt and angry. She did not want to talk to Tim. She did not want to play with him. She did not want to be his friend. She hated the merry-go-round. She hated Tim. She wished she had never said yes. +Anna liked to look at things with her microscope. She could see tiny bugs and hairs and dots. She put a leaf on the glass and turned the knob. She saw green lines and holes on the leaf. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" she said. + +Ben, her brother, came into the room. He wanted to play with the microscope too. + +"Let me see, let me see!" he said. He tried to grab the microscope from Anna. + +"No, it's mine! Go away!" Anna said. She pushed Ben with her hand. + +"Ow, that hurts! You're mean!" Ben said. He pushed Anna back with his hand. + +The microscope fell off the table and broke. The glass cracked and the knob snapped. + +Anna and Ben stared at the broken microscope. They felt sad and sorry. + +"Mama, mama, we broke the microscope!" they cried. + +Mama came into the room. She saw the mess and the tears. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"We were fighting and we pushed the microscope and it broke," Anna said. + +"We're sorry, mama, we're sorry," Ben said. + +Mama hugged them and said, "It's okay, I know you didn't mean to break it. But you have to learn to share and be gentle. The microscope is not a toy, it's a tool. It's not easy to fix it. Next time, you have to ask before you use it and take turns." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mama, we understand. We're sorry." + +Mama smiled and said, "It's okay, I forgive you. Now, let's clean up this mess and find something else to play with. How about some blocks?" + +Anna and Ben smiled and said, "Yes, mama, we like blocks. Thank you, mama." + +They helped mama clean up the room and then played with the blocks. They built a tower and a bridge and a house. They didn't fight or push anymore. They had fun and learned to share. +Lisa liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to learn how to cook and bake. She also liked to keep things organized. She had a special place for her toys, her books and her clothes. + +One day, her mom asked her to help put away the groceries. Lisa was happy to accept. She took the eggs, the milk and the cheese and put them in the refrigerator. She made sure they were in the right shelves. She liked how the refrigerator looked organized. + +Then she saw a big box on the counter. It had a picture of a cake on it. Lisa loved cake. She asked her mom, "What is this, mom?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "This is a surprise for you, Lisa. It's your birthday cake. I bought it from the bakery. Do you like it?" + +Lisa's eyes lit up. She hugged her mom and said, "I love it, mom. Thank you so much. You are the best mom ever." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "You are welcome, Lisa. You are the best daughter ever. Happy birthday, my sweet girl." +Lila and Ben were twins, but they liked different things. Lila loved to draw and paint, and Ben loved to run and jump. One day, they went to the park with their mom. Lila brought her crayons and paper, and Ben brought his ball and bat. + +"Can I play with you, Lila?" Ben asked. He was bored of his ball and bat. + +"No, Ben. I want to draw by myself. I am independent," Lila said. She did not want to share her crayons and paper. + +"Fine. I will find someone else to play with. I am independent, too," Ben said. He ran away to look for other kids. + +Lila started to draw a big flower on her paper. She used many colors. She was happy with her drawing. Then, she looked up at the sky. She saw something beautiful. It was a rainbow. It had many colors, too. Lila smiled. She wanted to show her drawing to the rainbow. + +"Hello, rainbow. Do you like my flower?" Lila asked. She held up her paper. + +The rainbow did not answer. It just shone in the sky. + +"Please, talk to me, rainbow. I want to be your friend," Lila said. She felt lonely. + +The rainbow did not answer. It started to fade away. + +Lila felt sad. She wished she had someone to play with. She wished she had not been so mean to Ben. She gazed at the sky, hoping the rainbow would come back. + +Then, she heard a voice. + +"Lila, look what I found!" It was Ben. He came back to her. He had a big smile on his face. He held something in his hand. It was a butterfly. It had many colors, too. + +"Wow, Ben. That is a beautiful butterfly. Can I see it?" Lila asked. She forgot about the rainbow. + +"Sure, Lila. Here, you can hold it. But be gentle. It is fragile," Ben said. He gave the butterfly to Lila. + +Lila held the butterfly carefully. She felt its wings tickle her palm. She smiled. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I am sorry I did not want to play with you before," Lila said. + +"That's okay, Lila. I am sorry I ran away from you. You are a good sister. Do you want to play with me now?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben. I do. Let's play together. We can share our things. We can be independent, but we can also be friends," Lila said. + +They hugged each other. Then, they played with the butterfly, the crayons, the paper, the ball and the bat. They had fun. They did not notice that the rainbow came back. It watched them from the sky. It smiled, too. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to draw. They had many colors and shapes to make pictures with. One day, they found a new box of crayons that had a symbol on it. The symbol was a star with a circle around it. + +Anna and Ben opened the box and saw many crayons that were different from the ones they had. They were shiny and bright, and some of them had sparkles. Anna and Ben wanted to try them, so they picked one each and started to draw. + +Anna chose a purple crayon and drew a flower. Ben chose a green crayon and drew a frog. They were happy with their pictures, but then they noticed something strange. The crayons started to glow in the dark. Anna and Ben were scared and dropped the crayons. The crayons rolled away and left glowing marks on the floor. + +Anna and Ben ran to their mom and told her what happened. Mom looked at the box of crayons and saw the symbol. She said, "These are not crayons, these are magic markers. They have a special power that makes them glow, but they can also be dangerous. You should not use them without asking me first." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and said they were sorry. Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, I know you were curious. But you should always be careful with things that are different. Sometimes they can be fun, but sometimes they can be harmful. You should always ask before you try something new." + +Anna and Ben learned their lesson and said they would ask next time. They gave the box of crayons back to mom and asked her to keep them safe. They decided to use their old crayons instead, and they were still happy with their pictures. They realized that they did not need magic markers to make beautiful art. They only needed their imagination and their friendship. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They pretend to be a family. Anna is the mom and Ben is the dad. + +One day, they decide to get married. They find a ring and a veil in the box. Anna puts on the veil and Ben puts on the ring. They hold hands and say, "I do." + +Then they have a party. They make food out of clay and paper. They have cake, pizza, and salad. They invite their stuffed animals and dolls. They share their food and say, "This is delicious!" + +They dance and sing and laugh. They are happy. They hug and kiss. They say, "We love each other." + +They play until it is dark. Then they say goodbye. They put their toys back in the box. They go to their homes. They sleep and dream of their wedding. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was brown and round and had white spots. + +"Look, Ben, a mushroom!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, Lily, mushrooms can be bad. They can make you sick. We can only look." + +They looked at the mushroom. It was very beautiful. The sun was shining on it and it made it glow. They saw a little bug crawling on it. It was green and had wings. + +"Wow, a bug!" Ben said. "What is it?" + +Lily smiled. "It is a fairy, Ben. A fairy that lives on the mushroom. It is shining too. Maybe it has magic." + +They watched the fairy bug fly away. They wished they could fly too. They decided to make a wish on the mushroom. + +"I wish I could fly like a fairy," Lily said. + +"I wish I could fly like a bird," Ben said. + +They closed their eyes and wished hard. Then they opened them and looked at each other. + +"Did it work?" Lily asked. + +Ben shrugged. "I don't know. Let's try." + +They flapped their arms and jumped. They did not fly. They fell on the grass and laughed. + +"Maybe we need more magic," Ben said. + +"Or maybe we just need to have fun," Lily said. + +They got up and ran to the swing. They swung high and felt the wind in their hair. They felt like they were flying. They were happy. They forgot about the mushroom and the fairy. They only remembered their wish. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they decided to bake a cake for their mom, who was at work. They found a recipe book and some ingredients in the kitchen. They mixed flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and chocolate in a big bowl. They poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. + +While the cake was baking, they went outside to play with their toy automobiles. They raced them on the sidewalk and made loud noises. They did not hear the timer beep or smell the smoke. The cake was burning in the oven! + +A neighbor saw the smoke and called the fire department. The firemen came with a big truck and a loud siren. They knocked on the door and Lily and Ben ran inside. They saw the firemen take out the black and disgusting cake from the oven. They felt scared and sorry. + +The firemen told them that they should never bake without an adult. They said that baking can be fun, but also dangerous. They said that they were lucky that the fire did not spread. They said that they should always pay attention to what they are doing and not leave the oven unattended. + +Lily and Ben nodded and apologized. They thanked the firemen for saving their house. They hugged each other and promised to be more careful next time. They learned that baking is a responsibility, not just a game. They hoped that their mom would not be too angry with them. They decided to make her a card instead of a cake. +Lily likes to write. She writes with her crayons on paper. She writes her name, and her mom's name, and her cat's name. She writes big and small and many colors. She is happy when she writes. + +One day, Lily wants to write a letter to her grandma. She asks her mom for an envelope and a stamp. Her mom gives them to her and says, "That's very nice, Lily. Grandma will love your letter." Lily writes her letter and puts it in the envelope. She sticks the stamp on it and writes Grandma's address. + +Lily runs to the door. She wants to put her letter in the mailbox. But the door is locked. Lily tries to open it, but she can't. She looks for the key, but she can't find it. She asks her mom, "Mom, where is the key?" Her mom says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I don't have the key. Dad has the key, and he is at work. He will be back soon." + +Lily is sad. She can't send her letter to Grandma. She sits on the floor and cries. She hugs her letter and says, "I want to send you to Grandma. I miss her. I love her." Her mom hugs her and says, "I know, Lily. I miss her too. I love her too. But don't worry. Dad will be back soon, and he will unlock the door. Then you can send your letter to Grandma. She will be very happy to get it. She will write you back. She will say thank you and I love you." + +Lily stops crying. She wipes her tears and smiles. She says, "Okay, Mom. I will wait for Dad. I hope he comes soon. I want to send my letter to Grandma." Her mom says, "He will come soon, Lily. He loves you. He loves Grandma. He loves us all." They hug and kiss and wait for Dad. Lily holds her letter and hopes Grandma will like it. She is still sad, but not so much. She is also a little bit happy. She likes to write. +Anna liked to play in the park with her big brother Tom. They ran and jumped and slid on the grass. Anna saw a big tree with many leaves. She asked Tom what it was. + +"That is an oak tree," Tom said. "It is very old and strong. It gives us shade and acorns." + +Anna wanted to touch the oak tree. She ran to it and hugged its thin trunk. She felt the rough bark and the smooth leaves. She looked up and saw a squirrel on a branch. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Anna said. "Do you live in the oak tree?" + +The squirrel looked at Anna and made a noise. It ran along the branch and jumped to another tree. + +"Where are you going, squirrel?" Anna asked. "Don't you like the oak tree?" + +Tom came to Anna and smiled. He said, "The squirrel likes to change trees. It likes to explore and find new things. Sometimes it comes back to the oak tree, sometimes it goes to another park." + +Anna nodded. She said, "I like to change too. I like to try new games and toys and books. But I also like the oak tree. It is very nice and pretty. Can we come back to the park tomorrow?" + +Tom said, "Yes, we can. The oak tree will be here, waiting for us. And maybe the squirrel too." +Tim and Mia like to play zoo. They have many toys of animals. They put them in boxes and pretend they are cages. They make signs with the names of the animals. They display them for their parents to see. + +One day, they find a new toy. It is a big lion. It has yellow fur and a long tail. It can roar and move its head. Tim and Mia are very happy. They want to show their parents their new toy. + +They make a big cage for the lion. They use a big cardboard box and cut out some holes. They put the lion inside and make a sign that says "Lion". They display it in the living room. + +They call their parents to come and see. Their parents are very surprised. They see the lion in the cage. They hear it roar. They think it is very realistic. They praise Tim and Mia for their successful zoo. + +Tim and Mia are very proud. They hug their parents and their lion. They love to play zoo. They have many toys of animals. They display them for their parents to see. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They wear warm coats and hats and gloves. They zip up their coats and go out the door. + +They see a big hill with lots of snow. They want to slide down the hill. They find a big sled and sit on it. They hold on tight and push with their feet. The sled goes fast down the hill. They feel the icy wind on their faces. They laugh and shout. + +But at the bottom of the hill, there is a fence. The sled does not stop. It goes under the fence and into the road. There are cars and trucks on the road. They are loud and scary. Anna and Ben are afraid. They want to escape. + +They jump off the sled and run back to the fence. They look for a hole to go through. They see one and crawl under it. They are safe on the other side. They hug each other and breathe hard. + +"Are you okay?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Yes, I'm okay. Are you okay?" Ben asks Anna. + +"Yes, I'm okay. That was scary!" Anna says. + +"Let's go back home. I don't like the road," Ben says. + +"Me too. Let's go," Anna says. + +They leave the sled behind and run back to their house. They zip down their coats and go inside. They tell their mom what happened. She is glad they are okay. She gives them hot chocolate and cookies. They feel warm and happy. They decide to play inside for the rest of the day. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tim had a big truck that was powerful and loud. Lily had a doll that was pretty and soft. Tim liked to make his truck zoom and crash into things. Lily liked to make her doll talk and dance. + +One day, Tim saw Lily's doll on the floor. He thought it would be fun to run over it with his truck. He drove his truck towards the doll and hit it hard. The doll's head came off and rolled away. Lily saw what Tim did and was very sad. She screamed and cried. + +"Mama, mama, Tim broke my doll!" she shouted. + +Mama heard Lily's scream and came to the living room. She saw the broken doll and the truck. She was angry and scolded Tim. + +"Tim, how could you do that? That was Lily's doll and you ruined it. You need to say sorry and share your toys. And no more crashing your truck into things. That is not nice." + +Tim felt bad and ashamed. He said sorry to Lily and gave her his truck to play with. He picked up the doll's head and tried to fix it. Mama helped him glue it back on. Lily stopped crying and hugged her doll. She thanked Tim and gave him a kiss. They decided to play together nicely. They made the truck and the doll go on a round trip around the house. They had fun and were happy. +Mia liked to poke things. She poked her toys, her food, her mom and dad. She thought it was fun to see what would happen. Sometimes things would make a noise, or move, or break. But Mia did not care. She just wanted to poke. + +One day, Mia saw a dog in the park. The dog was big and brown and had a long tail. Mia wanted to poke the dog. She ran to the dog and reached out her hand. But the dog did not like to be poked. The dog growled and barked and showed his teeth. Mia was scared and ran away. + +Mia's mom saw what happened and came to Mia. She hugged Mia and said, "Mia, you should not poke the dog. The dog is delicate. He does not like to be poked. He might bite you. You could hurt him or yourself. You should be gentle and kind to the dog. Then he might be your friend." + +Mia felt sorry. She did not want to hurt the dog or herself. She wanted to be gentle and kind. She looked at the dog and said, "I'm sorry, dog. I did not mean to poke you. Can we be friends?" + +The dog heard Mia and wagged his tail. He came to Mia and licked her face. Mia smiled and petted the dog. She learned to be gentle and kind to the dog. And the dog became her friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump on the grass. They saw a big bird with white feathers and a long neck. It was a swan. + +"Wow, look at the swan!" Lily said. "It is so graceful. It moves like a dancer on the water." + +"I want to touch it!" Ben said. He ran towards the swan. He did not see the sign that said "Do not feed or disturb the swans". + +The swan did not like Ben. It hissed and flapped its wings. It bit Ben's hand. Ben cried out in pain. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asked. She ran to help him. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben said. "The swan is mean. It hurt me." + +Lily looked at the sign. She read it to Ben. "Do not feed or disturb the swans. They are wild animals. They need their space." + +Ben felt sorry. He did not know that. He did not mean to bother the swan. + +"I'm sorry, swan," Ben said. "I did not want to make you angry. I just wanted to say hello." + +The swan looked at Ben. It did not reply. It swam away. + +Lily hugged Ben. She gave him a band-aid for his hand. + +"Next time, we should be more careful," Lily said. "We should respect the animals and their homes. They are not toys. They have feelings too." + +Ben nodded. He learned his lesson. He thanked Lily for being a good friend. They went back to playing on the grass. They watched the swan from a distance. They admired its graceful beauty. +Sara loves her toy bunny. She hugs it every night when she sleeps. But one day, her bunny stops making noises. Sara tries to press its paw, but nothing happens. She feels sad and scared. Why is her bunny so quiet? + +She runs to her mom and shows her the bunny. Mom looks at it and smiles. She says, "Don't worry, Sara. Your bunny is not broken. It just needs a new battery. A battery is something that makes your bunny talk. Sometimes, a battery gets empty and needs to be changed." + +Mom takes Sara to the kitchen and opens a drawer. She takes out a small thing that looks like a metal stick. She says, "This is a battery. It has power inside. We need to put a new battery in your bunny, so it can have power too." She flips the bunny over and opens a small door on its back. She takes out the old battery and puts in the new one. She closes the door and flips the bunny over again. + +She gives the bunny back to Sara and says, "Now, try to press its paw." Sara does as mom says and presses the bunny's paw. She hears a familiar sound. "I love you, Sara," the bunny says. Sara feels happy and relieved. She hugs the bunny and says, "I love you too, bunny. Thank you, mom." Mom hugs Sara and the bunny and says, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad your bunny is talking again. Now, let's go to your room and read a story. How about that?" Sara nods and smiles. She follows mom to her room, holding her bunny close. She feels comforted by mom and the bunny. She knows they love her and will always be there for her. +Sara loved to visit her grandma at the ranch. Grandma was elderly, but she was very kind and fun. She had many animals, like cows, horses, chickens and dogs. Sara liked to feed them and pet them. + +One day, Sara and grandma decided to bake a cake. They went to the kitchen and put flour, sugar, eggs, butter and milk in a big bowl. They mixed everything with a spoon and poured it into a pan. Then they put the pan in the oven and waited. + +"Grandma, can I lick the spoon?" Sara asked. + +"Of course, dear. But be careful, it might be sticky," grandma said. + +Sara licked the spoon and smiled. It was sweet and yummy. She gave grandma a hug and said, "Thank you, grandma. I love you." + +"I love you too, Sara. You are my sweetie pie," grandma said. + +They sat on the couch and read a book while the cake was baking. They smelled the cake and it made them hungry. When the cake was ready, they took it out of the oven and let it cool. Then they cut a slice for each of them and ate it with some cream. It was the best cake ever. Sara and grandma were very happy. They had a wonderful day at the ranch. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food with pots and pans. Lily saw a big red knob on the wall. She wondered what it did. + +"Ben, look at this knob!" she said. "Let's turn it and see what happens." + +Ben shook his head. "No, Lily, that's a bad idea. Mommy said we can't touch that knob. It's for the fire alarm. It makes a loud noise and brings the firemen." + +Lily didn't listen. She felt an urge to turn the knob. She thought it would be fun and exciting. She reached for the knob and twisted it. + +BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! + +The fire alarm went off. It was very loud and scary. Lily and Ben covered their ears and cried. Mommy came running into the kitchen. She saw the knob and the kids. + +"What did you do?" she asked. "Why did you turn the knob?" + +Lily tried to explain. "I was curious. I wanted to see what it did. I'm sorry, Mommy." + +Mommy was angry and worried. She turned off the alarm and hugged the kids. "Lily, that was very rude and dangerous. You could have caused a lot of trouble. You have to listen to me and Ben. You can't touch things you don't know. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She felt bad. She said sorry to Mommy and Ben. She learned her lesson. She never touched the knob again. +Sam likes to ride his bike. He has a red bike with a bell and a flag. The flag is blue and white and has a star on it. Sam's bike is reliable. It never breaks or falls. + +One day, Sam rides his bike to the park. He sees his friend Mia. Mia has a pink bike with a basket and a flag. The flag is yellow and green and has a flower on it. Mia's bike is not reliable. It sometimes squeaks or wobbles. + +"Hi, Sam!" Mia says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Hi, Mia!" Sam says. "Yes, I want to play with you. What do you want to play?" + +"Let's play race!" Mia says. "We can ride our bikes around the park and see who is faster. The first one to reach the big tree is the winner." + +"OK, let's play race!" Sam says. "But be careful. Your bike is not reliable. It might break or fall." + +Mia and Sam start to ride their bikes. They go fast and slow, left and right, up and down. They have fun and laugh. Sam's bike is reliable. It does not break or fall. Mia's bike is not reliable. It squeaks and wobbles. + +Soon, they are near the big tree. Sam is ahead of Mia. He thinks he will win. But then, Mia's bike makes a loud noise. Her flag falls off. Her bike stops. Mia falls. + +"Ouch!" Mia says. "My bike is broken. My flag is gone. I lost the race." + +Sam hears Mia. He stops his bike. He turns around. He sees Mia on the ground. He feels sorry for her. He does not care about the race. He cares about his friend. + +"Are you OK, Mia?" Sam says. He rides his bike to her. He helps her get up. He picks up her flag. He gives it to her. + +"I'm OK, Sam," Mia says. "Thank you for helping me. You are a good friend. You have a reliable bike. You won the race." + +Sam smiles. He hugs Mia. He says, "You are welcome, Mia. You are a good friend too. You have a pretty bike. You have a nice flag. The race does not matter. What matters is that we have fun." + +Mia smiles. She hugs Sam. She says, "You are right, Sam. The race does not matter. What matters is that we have fun. And we have each other." + +Sam and Mia hold their flags. They ride their bikes together. They go to the swings. They have more fun. They are happy. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hole under a tree. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go and look," Tom said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK, but be careful," Anna said. "It looks dark and scary." + +They crawled into the hole and saw a tunnel that went deeper and deeper. They followed the tunnel until they reached a big room. There, they saw a lot of shiny things. + +"Wow, look at all the gold!" Tom said. "It's so bright and pretty. Can we take some?" + +"I don't know," Anna said. "Maybe it belongs to someone else. Maybe it's a trap." + +Just then, they heard a loud roar. A big dragon came out of another tunnel. It had red scales, yellow eyes, and sharp teeth. It saw Tom and Anna and was very angry. + +"Who are you?" the dragon said. "Why are you in my home? This is my gold. I provide it for myself. You are thieves. Go away or I will eat you." + +Tom and Anna were very scared. They dropped the gold they had picked up and ran back to the hole. They crawled out as fast as they could and ran to the park. + +"Let's never go there again," Anna said. "That was too dangerous." + +"I agree," Tom said. "That was not fun at all. Let's play on the swings instead." + +They played on the swings and forgot about the dragon and the gold. They were happy to be safe and together. +Anna loves ponies. She has a blue pony toy that she plays with every day. She calls her pony Bluey and gives her hugs and carrots. One day, Anna cannot find Bluey in her room. She feels sad and scared. Where is Bluey? + +She asks her mom, "Mom, where is Bluey? I want to play with her." + +Mom says, "I don't know, Anna. Maybe you left her somewhere. Why don't you search for her?" + +Anna nods and starts to search for Bluey. She looks under her bed, in her closet, in her toy box, but she cannot find Bluey. She goes to the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but she cannot find Bluey. She goes to the backyard, the garage, the front porch, but she cannot find Bluey. She feels more sad and more scared. Where is Bluey? + +She sees her brother, Tom, playing with his bike. She asks him, "Tom, have you seen Bluey? She is my blue pony toy. I love her very much." + +Tom says, "Oh, Bluey? I saw her this morning. She was in the trash can. I threw her away. She was old and dirty and broken. You don't need her. You have other toys." + +Anna feels angry and hurt. She cries and screams, "Tom, you are mean and bad! You took Bluey from me! You threw her away! I hate you! I hate you!" + +Mom hears Anna and Tom and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Anna crying and Tom looking guilty. She asks them, "What happened? Why are you fighting?" + +Anna tells Mom what Tom did. Mom is shocked and angry. She says to Tom, "Tom, how could you do that? Bluey was Anna's favorite toy. You had no right to throw her away. You hurt your sister's feelings. You owe her an apology." + +Tom says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't know you loved Bluey so much. I thought she was just a toy. I was wrong. Please forgive me." + +Anna says, "No, I don't forgive you. You are a bad brother. You ruined my day. You ruined my life. I want Bluey back. I want Bluey back!" + +Mom says, "Anna, I know you are upset, but you can't have Bluey back. She is gone. The trash truck came and took her away. She is not here anymore. You have to accept that. You have to calm down." + +Anna says, "No, I don't accept that. I don't calm down. I want Bluey back. I want Bluey back!" + +Anna runs to her room and slams the door. She cries and cries and cries. She does not want to talk to anyone. She does not want to play with anyone. She does not want to do anything. She only wants Bluey back. But Bluey is gone. And Anna is alone. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to make their own games. They had a big box that they used as a house, a car, or a spaceship. Sometimes they pretended to be animals or superheroes. + +One day, their mom said she had a surprise for them. She told them to shut their eyes and wait in their room. Tom and Lily were very excited. They wondered what the surprise could be. Maybe a new toy, or a cake, or a book. + +They heard their mom go downstairs and come back up. They heard her knock on their door. "Are you ready?" she asked. "Yes!" they shouted. "OK, open your eyes!" she said. + +Tom and Lily opened their eyes and saw their mom holding a small, furry, brown thing. It had a long tail, big ears, and a cute nose. It was a puppy! Tom and Lily gasped. They loved puppies. They had always wanted one, but their mom said it was difficult to have a pet. + +"Mom, is this our puppy?" Lily asked. "Yes, it is. His name is Max. He is a gift from your dad. He is away on a trip, but he wanted to make you happy. Do you like him?" mom said. "We love him!" Tom and Lily said. They ran to hug their mom and Max. They thanked her and their dad. They were so happy. They had the best surprise ever. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over the same toy and make a lot of noise. + +One day, their mom tells them to clean up their toys and return them to the toy box. She says she will be back soon and they have to be good. Anna and Ben nod, but they do not listen. They keep playing with their toys and leave them all over the floor. + +Soon, their mom returns. She sees the mess and gets angry. She says, "Anna and Ben, what did I tell you? You have to return your toys to the toy box. Now!" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They do not want to return their toys. They are stubborn. They say, "No, mom, we want to play more. We like our toys. We do not want to return them." + +Their mom says, "That is not nice. You have to share your toys and keep the living room tidy. If you do not return your toys, you will have no dessert and you will have to sit on the couch for a time out." + +Anna and Ben do not like that. They do not want to miss dessert and they do not want to sit on the couch. They start to cry and whine. They say, "Please, mom, do not be mad. We are sorry. We will return our toys. Please, please, please." + +Their mom says, "Okay, but you have to hurry. And you have to be more careful next time. I love you, but you have to listen to me." + +Anna and Ben say, "We love you too, mom. We will listen to you. We will return our toys." They wipe their tears and start to pick up their toys. They put them in the toy box and hug their mom. Their mom smiles and says, "Good job, Anna and Ben. You are good kids. Now you can have dessert and play something else. But remember to share and be nice." + +Anna and Ben say, "Okay, mom. We will share and be nice. Thank you for dessert and for being our mom." They kiss their mom and run to the kitchen. They are happy and they are not stubborn anymore. +Lily and her mom went to the grocery store. Lily liked to watch all the things in the store. She saw fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, eggs, and many more. She helped her mom put some things in the cart. + +But then Lily saw something that made her fearful. It was a big dog. The dog was barking and jumping. Lily was afraid of dogs. She hid behind her mom and held her hand. + +Her mom saw that Lily was fearful. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is not here to hurt you. He is just excited. He belongs to the man over there. See? He is holding a leash. The dog is friendly. He just wants to say hello." + +Lily looked at the man and the dog. The man smiled and waved. The dog wagged his tail and licked his nose. Lily saw that the dog was not scary. He was cute. She felt less fearful. + +Her mom said, "Do you want to pet the dog, Lily? He likes children. You can ask the man if you can touch him." + +Lily nodded. She let go of her mom's hand and walked slowly to the dog. She said, "Hello, dog. Can I pet you?" The man said, "Of course, Lily. His name is Spot. He is very gentle. You can pet him on his head or his back." + +Lily reached out her hand and touched Spot. He was soft and warm. He licked her hand and made a happy sound. Lily smiled and giggled. She liked Spot. She was not fearful anymore. She said, "Thank you, Spot. You are a good dog." +Ben and Mia love to go on safari with their dad. Dad is a big truck driver who takes people to see animals in the park. Ben and Mia help dad load the truck with food, water, and blankets. They also bring their binoculars and cameras to look at the animals. + +One day, dad tells them they are going to see a rare animal. A rare animal is one that is not easy to find or see. Dad says it is a black rhino. Ben and Mia are very excited. They have never seen a black rhino before. They wonder what it looks like and how big it is. + +They drive for a long time in the park. They see many animals, like lions, zebras, giraffes, and elephants. But they do not see the black rhino. Ben and Mia start to feel sad. They think maybe the black rhino is hiding or sleeping. They ask dad if they can keep looking. + +Dad says yes, but they have to be very quiet and careful. He says the black rhino is shy and does not like noise or people. He says they have to stay in the truck and not get out. He says they have to use their binoculars and cameras to see the black rhino from far away. + +They drive to a place where there are many trees and bushes. Dad stops the truck and points to a spot. He whispers, "Look, there it is!" Ben and Mia look through their binoculars and see a big, dark animal with a horn on its nose. It is the black rhino! It is eating some leaves and grass. It looks strong and beautiful. Ben and Mia take pictures with their cameras. They are very happy. They have seen a rare animal. They thank dad for taking them on safari. They say it is the best day ever. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck. The truck had four wheels, a horn, and a hook. They could push the truck, beep the horn, and lift things with the hook. + +One day, they decided to play with the truck in the yard. They saw a big rock that looked like a mountain. They wanted to move the rock with the hook, but it was too heavy. They tried to pull and push, but the rock did not move. + +"Let's give up," said Lily. "The rock is too big for our truck." + +"No, we can do it," said Ben. "Our truck is mighty. We just need to try harder." + +Ben encouraged Lily to keep trying. He said, "You are strong, and I am strong. Together, we are stronger than the rock. Come on, let's pull one more time." + +They pulled the hook with all their might. They heard a loud crack. The rock broke into two pieces. They cheered and hugged each other. They had moved the rock with their mighty truck. + +They were very happy and proud. They decided to make a fort with the rock pieces. They used the hook to lift and stack them. They had fun playing with their truck and their fort. They thanked their truck for being mighty and helping them. They said, "You are the best toy ever." +Tom and Lily were very hungry. They wanted to buy some ice cream from the vendor. The vendor had a big cart with many colors of ice cream. Tom and Lily ran to the cart and asked for ice cream. + +"Hello, little ones. What flavor do you want?" the vendor asked. + +"I want chocolate!" Tom said. + +"I want strawberry!" Lily said. + +The vendor smiled and gave them each a cone with a scoop of ice cream. Tom and Lily thanked him and licked their ice cream happily. + +But then, a big dog came running. The dog saw the ice cream and wanted some too. The dog barked and jumped at Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want to share their ice cream with the dog. + +"Go away, dog! This is our ice cream!" Tom shouted. + +"Help, help! The dog is too big!" Lily cried. + +The vendor heard them and came to help. He had a stick in his hand. He waved the stick at the dog and said, "Shoo, shoo! Leave the children alone!" + +The dog saw the stick and was afraid. The dog ran away. Tom and Lily were safe. They hugged the vendor and thanked him. + +"You're welcome, little ones. I'm sorry the dog scared you. Here, have another scoop of ice cream. It's on me." the vendor said. + +He gave them each another scoop of ice cream. Tom and Lily were very happy. They had two scoops of ice cream each. They thought the vendor was very nice and the ice cream was very yummy. They ate their ice cream and smiled. +Sara and Tom were excited to play with bubbles. They had a big bottle of soap and a wand. They ran outside to the grass. The sun was shining bright. + +"Look, Tom, I can make big bubbles!" Sara said. She blew into the wand and a big bubble came out. It floated in the air and sparkled. + +"Wow, Sara, that's amazing!" Tom said. He tried to make a big bubble too, but his bubble was small and popped. + +"Ha ha, Tom, you need to blow harder!" Sara said. She blew another big bubble and laughed. + +Tom felt sad. He wanted to make big bubbles too. He blew harder and harder, but his bubbles kept popping. He got angry. + +"Stop laughing, Sara!" Tom said. He grabbed the bottle of soap and threw it at Sara. + +Sara was shocked. The bottle hit her in the face and the soap went into her eyes. She screamed and dropped the wand. The soap hurt her eyes and made them sting. + +"Tom, why did you do that?" Sara cried. She rubbed her eyes and tried to see. + +Tom felt sorry. He didn't mean to hurt Sara. He just wanted to play with bubbles. He ran to Sara and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, I'm sorry!" Tom said. "Are you okay?" + +Sara pushed Tom away. She was angry and scared. She couldn't see well and her eyes were red. + +"Go away, Tom, go away!" Sara said. "You are mean and I don't want to play with you!" + +Tom ran away. He felt bad and lonely. He wished he could make big bubbles and make Sara happy. He wished he could say sorry and be friends again. But he couldn't. He had ruined everything. +Jill and Tom are adventurous kids. They like to explore new places and find fun things. One day, they go to the old barn behind their house. They see a lot of junk inside. There are old boxes, broken chairs, rusty cans and dusty books. + +"Wow, look at all this junk!" Tom says. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"Or maybe we can make something cool," Jill says. She picks up a big can and puts it on her head. "Look, I'm a robot!" + +Tom laughs and picks up a book. He opens it and sees pictures of animals. "Look, I'm a zookeeper!" he says. + +They play with the junk for a while, pretending to be different things. Then they hear music coming from a radio in the corner. It is a happy and fast song. + +"Hey, do you want to dance?" Jill asks. + +"Yes, let's dance!" Tom says. + +They put down the junk and start to dance. They jump, spin, clap and wiggle. They have a lot of fun. They dance until the song ends. + +"That was awesome!" Jill says. + +"Yeah, that was awesome!" Tom says. + +They hug each other and smile. They are happy and adventurous kids. They love to explore and find fun things. They love to dance. +Once upon a time, there was a smart boy named Tim. Tim loved to buy things at the store. One day, he wanted to buy a photo of his family. + +Tim went to the store with his mom. They looked at all the photos. Tim saw a photo of his family with big smiles. He said, "Mom, I want to buy this photo, please!" His mom said, "Yes, Tim. That is a very nice photo." + +They bought the photo and took it home. Tim showed his dad the photo. His dad was happy and said, "Tim, you are so smart for buying this photo. It will always remind us of our happy family." They all smiled and put the photo on the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her makeup. She had a big box full of colors. Sue would put the makeup on her face and feel like a princess. + +One day, a crazy bird flew into Sue's room. The bird saw the makeup and wanted to play too. The bird started to take the makeup out of the box. Sue knew she had to protect her makeup from the bird. + +Sue got a big net and caught the bird. She took the bird outside and let it go. The bird flew away, happy and free. Sue went back to her room and put her makeup away. She knew that she had protected her makeup from the crazy bird. Sue felt like a hero. +Once upon a time, in a big red barn, there lived a happy cow named Molly. Molly liked to play with her friends, the chickens and the pigs. They would run around the barn and have lots of fun. The barn was a warm and mild place to live. + +One day, Molly wanted to go outside and play, but her mommy did not permit her. "Why can't I go outside, Mommy?" Molly asked. Her mommy said, "It is not safe outside today. You can play inside the barn with your friends." + +Molly was sad, but she listened to her mommy. She played with her friends inside the barn. They had a great time playing games and laughing. Molly learned that it is important to listen to her mommy because she knows what is best for her. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. He loved to hear stories about history. His mom and dad would tell him stories every night before bed. + +One day, Tim met a new friend, Sam. Sam was new to the neighborhood and didn't know much about history. Tim urged Sam to listen to his mom's stories. "Come to my house," Tim said. "My mom tells the best stories." + +That night, Sam went to Tim's house. They sat down and listened to Tim's mom tell a story about a big castle and a brave knight. Sam loved the story and wanted to hear more. From that day on, they became the best of friends and shared their love for history together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, cheap toy store. Many kids came to play with the toys. One day, a new toy named Wake came to the store. Wake was a small toy car. Wake wanted to make new friends, but the other toys did not want to play with him because he was cheap. + +One day, a big storm came to the town. The wind blew very hard. The toys in the store were scared. They did not know what to do. Wake had an idea. He told the toys, "We must unite and help each other!" The toys listened to Wake and decided to work together. + +They all held on to each other, so they would not fly away in the wind. The storm stopped, and the toys were safe. The other toys now liked Wake. They learned that being cheap did not matter. They were happy to be friends with Wake. From that day on, they all played together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a lucky boy because he had a lot of toys. One day, Tim found a bottle of glue. He wanted to play with it. + +Tim saw his friend, Sam, and said, "Sam, I found glue. Let's play!" Sam was excited and they started to play. They took turns using the glue to stick things together. They made a big tower with their toys. + +But then, the tower fell down and broke. Tim and Sam were sad. Tim's mom came and said, "Boys, you need to learn to be careful with your toys and things. Glue can be fun, but you must use it the right way." + +Tim and Sam learned that they should be more careful when playing with glue. They fixed their toys and became more careful. The moral of the story is to always be careful when playing with things that can make a mess. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Sue. Sue loved to eat jam on her bread. One day, she went to the kitchen to get some jam, but the jar was empty. Sue was sad because she really wanted to eat jam. + +Sue's mom saw her sad face and said, "Don't worry, we will go to the store and buy more jam." Sue and her mom went to the store, and Sue picked her favorite jam. They went back home, and Sue was very happy. + +Sue promised herself that she would never quit eating jam. She knew that sometimes the jar would be empty, but she could always get more. Sue and her mom ate jam on their bread every day, and they were always happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big clock in his house. He did not know what it was. He was ignorant about clocks. Tim saw the clock's hands move and it made him excite. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Mom, I found something big and it moves! Come look!" His mom smiled and followed him to see the clock. She said, "Oh, that's a clock, Tim. It tells us the time." + +Tim looked at the clock again and said, "Wow, it's so big and fun!" He liked to watch the clock hands move. Every day, he would look at the clock and feel excite. Tim learned something new and was not ignorant about clocks anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man named Bob. He had a big house and many toys. Bob loved to spend his days playing with his toys. One day, he found a magic light in his toy box. The magic light was very bright and pretty. He knew that the magic light was special. + +Bob took the magic light to his friend, Sue. Sue was very smart. She told Bob that the magic light could help him find a big treasure. They decided to spend the next day looking for the treasure together. Bob was very excited and could not sleep that night. He kept thinking about the treasure and the magic light. + +The next day, Bob and Sue used the magic light to find the treasure. They walked and walked until they found a big, old tree. The magic light shined very bright near the tree. They dug under the tree and found a big chest full of gold and shiny things. Bob and Sue were very happy! The magic light helped them find the treasure, just like Sue said it would. They spent the rest of their days playing with their new toys and sharing the treasure with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside on the smooth road near his house. One day, while playing with his toy car, he saw a big truck coming down the road. + +Tim wanted to ask the truck driver if he could see the inside of the truck. So, he said, "Excuse me, can I please see inside your truck?" The truck driver smiled and said, "Of course, little boy! You asked so nicely!" Tim was very happy because he used the word "request" just like his mom taught him. + +Tim climbed into the big truck and looked around. He saw many buttons and a big wheel. The truck driver showed him how everything worked. After that, Tim thanked the truck driver and went back to playing with his toy car on the smooth road. He couldn't wait to tell his mom about his fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom was making spaghetti for dinner. Sue wanted to help, so her mom asked her to serve the sauce. + +Sue was very patient as she waited for the sauce to cook. She watched her mom stir the pot and smelled the yummy smell. When the sauce was ready, her mom said, "Sue, can you please serve the sauce on the spaghetti?" + +Sue carefully picked up the big spoon and put the sauce on the spaghetti. She was so happy to help her mom. They sat down to eat, and Sue said, "This is the best spaghetti ever!" Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you for being so patient and helping me serve the sauce, Sue." They both enjoyed their dinner, knowing they made it together. +Once upon a time, there was a comet. The comet was troubled. It did not know its number. It was sad. + +One day, the comet met a little star. The star wanted to help. They played and looked for the number together. The comet was happy to have a friend. + +After some time, they found the number. The comet was not troubled anymore. The comet and the star were happy. They played together in the sky forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was not feeling good. He had a bad eye. His eye was red and it hurt a lot. Tim's mom told him to rest and not touch his eye. + +Tim's mom gave him a big book with lots of pictures. Tim liked the book. He looked at the pictures and felt a little better. Tim wanted to finish the book before bedtime. + +Tim's mom came to check on him. She saw that his eye was not bad anymore. Tim was happy. He finished the book and went to sleep. Tim had a good night and his eye was all better in the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy pirate. He liked to test his big boat on the blue sea. The pirate had a big hat and a funny bird on his shoulder. He liked to find treasure and play with his friends. + +One day, the healthy pirate and his friends found a big map. The map showed them where to find a big treasure. They were very happy and excited. So, they got on their big boat and started to sail. + +The healthy pirate and his friends sailed for many days. They tested their boat by going very fast. At last, they found the treasure on a small island. They played and laughed all day long. They shared the treasure with each other and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful box. The box could make things disappear. A boy named Tim had the box. He liked to play with it. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sue, came over. They played with the box. Tim said, "Watch this!" He made a toy disappear. Sue was amazed. She said, "Wow! Can you make it come back?" + +Tim tried, but he couldn't. The toy was gone. They were sad, but they learned to be careful with the powerful box. They played with other toys and had fun. +One day, a big dog and a little cat went for a walk. They saw a tall hill. The dog said, "We should go up the hill. It will be fun." The cat said, "Okay, but we must be serious and careful." + +As they walked up the hill, they saw a man. The man was very serious. He had a big bag. The dog said, "Hello, what do you have in the bag?" The man said, "I provide food for the animals." + +The dog and the cat were happy. They walked up the hill with the man. They saw many animals. The man gave food to all the animals. The dog and the cat were very happy. They had a fun day on the hill. +Once upon a time, there was a large potato. It lived in a big garden with many other potatoes. The large potato had a dream. It wanted to skip and play with its friends. + +One sunny day, the large potato saw a little girl playing in the garden. She was skipping and laughing. The large potato wanted to join her. So, it rolled out of the ground and started to skip with her. + +The little girl and the large potato had so much fun. They skipped and laughed together all day. When the sun went down, the little girl said goodbye to her new friend. The large potato went back to its home in the ground, happy to have a day of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful little dog named Spot. Spot was scared of taking a bath. He did not like the water and the shampoo. Spot's mom wanted to teach him that taking a bath was good and fun. + +One day, Spot's mom showed him how to play with the water. She put toys in the water and made bubbles with the shampoo. Spot watched and slowly went closer to the water. He saw that the water and the shampoo were not so scary. + +Spot started to play with the toys and the bubbles. He learned that taking a bath was fun. Spot's mom was happy that she could teach him. The moral of the story is that sometimes we are scared of things we don't know, but if we try them, we might find out they are fun. +One day, a little dog named Spot went for a walk. It was a hot day, and Spot was very thirsty. He saw a big tree and went under it to rest. Spot thought, "Wow, this tree is incredible! It gives me shade from the hot sun." + +While Spot was under the tree, he saw a little girl named Lily. She was also very hot and tired. Lily sat down next to Spot and said, "Hi, doggy! It is so hot today. Do you want to play?" + +Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Yes! Let's play!" They started to play catch with a small ball. They seemed to have a lot of fun. They played and played until they were both tired. + +After playing, Spot and Lily went to find some water to drink. They found a little pond and drank the cool water. They were not hot anymore. Spot and Lily became best friends and they played together every day under the incredible tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a toy boat that she loved to play with in the sink. One day, her mom said, "Amy, will you accept this job? Please wash your hands in the sink." + +Amy wanted to be successful in her job, so she said, "Yes, Mom!" She went to the sink and turned on the water. As the water filled the sink, she put her hands in to wash them. She saw her toy boat and decided to make it float on the water too. + +Amy played with her boat and washed her hands. She was happy and successful. Her mom was proud of her. Amy said, "Mom, I did it! The sink is fun!" Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Amy! I'm happy you accepted the job and had fun too!" +One day, a group of ants decided to march to the airport. They wanted to see the big planes fly in the sky. The ants were very glad because it was a sunny day. + +On the way, they met a friendly bug. The bug asked, "Where are you going?" The ants said, "We are going to the airport to see the planes." The bug was excited and asked if he could come too. The ants said, "Yes, you can join us!" + +So, the ants and the bug marched together to the airport. When they got there, they saw a big plane taking off. They all clapped their little hands and cheered. The ants and the bug had a great time at the airport, and they were very glad they went on this adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to eat melon. One sunny day, Tom found a big, juicy melon under a tree. He was so happy! He wanted to eat the melon right away. + +Before Tom could eat the melon, his mom said, "You need to clean the melon first." Tom was too lazy to clean the melon. He wanted to eat it now. But his mom said, "No, Tom. You must clean the melon. It's dirty." + +Tom didn't want to clean the melon, but he knew his mom was right. So, Tom took a cloth and cleaned the melon. It was now shiny and clean. Tom was so proud of himself for cleaning the melon. He shared the melon with his mom, and they both enjoyed the sweet and tasty treat together. +Once upon a time, there was a mild little onion who lived in a garden. The onion was very happy to be in the garden. It liked to play with the other plants and talk to the bugs. + +One day, it started to rain. The rain was like a big wash for all the plants. The onion felt the rain on its skin and felt very clean. The other plants felt clean too. + +After the rain stopped, the sun came out. The onion felt warm and happy. It knew that it would grow big and strong with the help of the sun and the rain. And the mild little onion lived happily ever after in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a normal cat named Pepper. Pepper liked to play with a ball. She would blink her eyes and chase the ball around the house. + +One day, Pepper saw a big red ball outside. She wanted to play with it. She blinked her eyes and ran to the ball. But the ball was not a normal ball. It was very hot. + +Pepper touched the hot ball and it hurt her paw. She blinked her eyes and cried. Pepper could not play with the hot ball. She went back inside with a sad face. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly dog named Buddy. Buddy was a very reliable friend. He always helped others and made them happy. + +One day, Buddy was very hungry. He went to the kitchen to find some food. He saw a big bowl of yummy food on the table. Buddy wanted to eat it all but he knew he should share with his friends. + +Buddy whispered to his friends, "Come, let's eat together." So, they all came and shared the food. They were very happy and full. Buddy was glad he shared and was a good friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cat with soft fur. The cat loved to sing. Every day, the cat would sit under a big tree and sing happy songs. The cat's friends would come to listen and dance. + +One sunny day, a bird flew down from a distant tree. The bird said, "I like your song, cat! Can we sing together?" The cat smiled and said, "Yes, let's sing together!" So, the cat and the bird sang a sweet song. Their voices sounded beautiful together. + +Soon, more animals came to listen to the cat and the bird sing. They all danced and clapped their paws, wings, and tails. The cat and the bird became best friends. They sang together every day, and all the animals in the forest were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. On the mountain, there was a small house. In the house, there was a boy named Tom and his pet dog, Max. + +One day, Tom said to Max, "Let's go play outside!" Max was very happy and wagged his tail. They went out and started to play near the mountain. Max was very patient and waited for Tom to throw a ball. + +As they played, Tom saw some flowers. He picked them up to smell them. Suddenly, Tom let out a big sneeze! "Achoo!" Max looked at Tom and tilted his head. + +Tom laughed and said, "I think the flowers made me sneeze, Max." Max barked and wagged his tail. They continued to play and have fun near the mountain until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a big rabbit. The big rabbit liked to play and run in the forest. One day, the big rabbit found a tunnel. The tunnel was dark and long. The big rabbit wanted to see what was inside. + +The big rabbit went into the tunnel. It was very quiet. The big rabbit tried to listen. It heard a small sound. It was another rabbit! The other rabbit was lost in the tunnel. The big rabbit wanted to help the lost rabbit find its way out. + +The big rabbit and the lost rabbit walked and listened together. They listened for the sounds outside the tunnel. Soon, they heard the birds singing. They knew they were close to the end of the tunnel. The big rabbit and the lost rabbit came out of the tunnel and saw the sun. They were happy to be outside and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a red shoe that he loved very much. One day, he wanted to go for a walk and wear his red shoe. + +As Tim walked, he saw a big rock. He did not see it well and he started to stumble. But he did not fall! Tim was happy that he did not get hurt. His red shoe was still on his foot and it was a good fit. + +Tim walked some more and saw a cute dog. The dog liked Tim's red shoe too. They played together and had fun. Tim and the dog became best friends. They walked home together, with Tim's red shoe still fitting just right. +One day, a fast rabbit and a slow turtle were walking near a creek. They liked to play together. The rabbit liked to run and jump, while the turtle liked to swim. + +The rabbit said, "Let's mix mud and water to make a big pool near the creek!" The turtle liked the idea. They mixed the mud and water together. The rabbit used his fast legs to mix it quickly. The turtle used his strong arms to mix it slowly. + +After they made the pool, they played in it all day. The rabbit ran and jumped in the mud, and the turtle swam in the water. They had so much fun and were very happy. The fast rabbit and the slow turtle were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious box. The box was big and heavy. A little girl named Mia found the box in her room. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for her. + +Mia asked her friend Tom to help her. Tom came to her room and said, "Let's lift the box together!" They both tried to lift the box, but it was still too heavy. They needed more help. + +Mia and Tom went to ask their dog, Buddy, to help them. Buddy was strong and could lift many things. Together, they all lifted the mysterious box. Inside the box, they found a big waffle. + +Mia, Tom, and Buddy were happy they found the waffle. They sat down and shared the waffle together. It was the best waffle they ever had. From that day on, they knew they could do anything if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a little, curious mouse. The mouse loved to wander around the big house. One day, the mouse smelled something yummy. It was cheese! The mouse wanted to find the cheese and eat it. + +The mouse saw a big cat sitting near the cheese. The cat looked at the mouse and said, "Hi, little mouse. Do you want this cheese?" The mouse was scared but nodded its head. The cat smiled and said, "You can have it if you play with me." + +The curious mouse thought it was a good idea. So, the mouse and the cat played together all day. They had so much fun! After playing, the cat gave the cheese to the mouse. The mouse was very happy and said, "Thank you, cat!" From that day on, the mouse and the cat were best friends. They wandered and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy cat named Tom. Tom liked to stretch every morning when he woke up. He would stretch his legs and his tail, and then he would yawn. + +One day, Tom found a sack in the house. He was very curious about the sack. It was big and soft. Tom wanted to see what was inside the sack. + +Tom jumped into the sack and started to play. He stretched his legs and pushed the sack with his paws. As he played, the sack became messy. Tom realized he should tidy up the sack. So, he used his paws to fix the sack and make it look nice again. Tom felt happy that he could play and still keep the sack tidy. +Once upon a time, in a big field, there was a sheep named Fluffy. Fluffy was different from the other sheep because she had a big red spot on her head. One day, Fluffy went for a walk and got lost. + +As Fluffy walked, she met a kind bird named Chirpy. Chirpy saw that Fluffy was sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Fluffy?" Fluffy said, "I am lost and I want to return to my home with the other sheep." + +Chirpy wanted to help Fluffy. So, Chirpy and Fluffy walked and walked. They saw many different things on their way. They saw big trees and pretty flowers. They even saw a big, blue lake. + +Finally, they found the big field where Fluffy's home was. Fluffy was very happy to return home. She said to Chirpy, "Thank you for helping me, Chirpy! You are a very good friend." Chirpy was happy too, and they played together all day long. And from that day, Fluffy and Chirpy were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play with her cardboard box. She would think about what she could make with it. One day, she had an idea to make a big castle. + +Lily worked very hard to make her castle. She used all her colors to make it pretty. She was very proud of her castle. She wanted to show it to her friends. She thought they would like it too. + +Lily invited her friends to see her castle. But when they came, they laughed at her. They said it was just a silly cardboard box. Lily felt very embarrassed. She ran inside her house and cried. Her castle was not as great as she thought. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved water. She would play in the water all day. She was eager to find a friend who loved water too. + +One day, Lily met a fish named Finn. Finn loved water too. They became good friends. They would play in the water all day. Lily was so happy. + +Lily wanted to marry Finn. She asked him, "Finn, will you marry me?" Finn said, "Yes, I will marry you, Lily." They were both very happy. + +But, Lily could not live in the water like Finn. She tried to live in the water, but she could not breathe. Lily was very sad. + +In the end, Lily could not marry Finn. They could not live together. Lily was sad, and Finn was sad too. They had to say goodbye. +One day, a strong cloud named Fluffy lived high up in the sky. Fluffy liked to number all the things he saw below. He numbered the trees, the cars, and the houses. Fluffy was very happy counting all day long. + +One time, Fluffy saw a big, mean cloud named Stormy. Stormy did not like that Fluffy was so happy. Stormy wanted to stop Fluffy from counting. He made a big plan to scare Fluffy away. + +Fluffy saw Stormy coming and knew something was not right. He felt scared, but he wanted to keep counting. Stormy came close and made a big noise. Fluffy was very brave and did not run away. Fluffy told Stormy that counting made him happy and that they could be friends. + +Stormy thought about it and decided to be Fluffy's friend. They counted things together and became very happy. From that day on, Fluffy and Stormy were the best of friends, counting and playing together in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little white bunny. The bunny lived in a small home in the woods. The bunny had many friends who liked to play with him. + +One day, the white bunny and his friends decided to play a game. They wanted to see who could finish a race first. The white bunny, a squirrel, and a bird lined up to start the race. + +The race began and all the animals ran as fast as they could. The squirrel was fast, but the bird was faster. The little white bunny hopped and hopped with all his might. In the end, the bird won the race. The white bunny and his friends went back to his home, happy and tired. They all had fun and couldn't wait to play again. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the station with her mom. They were going to visit her grandma. Lily was very proud of her new shoes. They were pink and shiny. + +At the station, Lily saw a boy who was sad. His shoes were untied. Lily wanted to help. She said, "I can tie your shoes for you." The boy smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +Lily bent down and tied the boy's shoes. The boy was happy, and Lily was proud. They both went on their way to the train, feeling good about their new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a lively bird named Billy. Billy liked to fly high in the sky and play with his friends. One day, dark clouds came and covered the sky. Billy and his friends knew it was time to go home. + +As they were flying home, they saw lightning in the sky. The lightning was bright and scary. Billy's friend, Tommy, got scared and said, "Billy, please stay close to me. I am scared of the lightning." + +Billy wanted to help his friend, so he said, "Don't worry, Tommy. I will stay with you. We will go home together." They held their wings together and flew through the storm. + +Finally, the storm passed, and the sky was clear again. Billy and Tommy were happy to be safe at home. They knew that they could always count on each other when they were scared. And from that day on, they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet mole. The mole lived in a small hole in the ground. The mole had many friends in the forest. + +One day, the mole was playing with his friends. They were playing a fun game of tag. The mole ran fast and tried to slap his friend, the rabbit. The rabbit jumped high, but the mole still slapped him gently. + +The rabbit laughed and said, "Good job, mole!" All the friends kept playing and having fun. The sweet mole was happy to be with his friends. They played until the sun went down, and then they went to their homes to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Sue went for a walk with her mom. They walked by a store and Sue saw candy in the window. She was very happy. + +Sue asked her mom if she could have some candy. Her mom said yes, but only one. Sue looked at all the candy and saw one that was very different. It was the most original candy she had ever seen. It was big, round, and had many colors. + +Sue picked the original candy and said thank you to her mom. She shared the candy with her friends and they all loved it. They played and laughed under the sun, enjoying the sweet treat. And from that day on, Sue and her friends always remembered the special, original candy they shared together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very happy because it was his birthday. He wore a birthday hat and wagged his tail. + +Spot's friend, a little bird named Tweet, came to the party. Tweet said, "Happy birthday, Spot!" But Tweet was shivering because it was cold outside. Spot saw his friend shivering and felt sad. + +Spot had an idea. He gave Tweet a warm blanket to make him feel less cold and hurt. Tweet stopped shivering and said, "Thank you, Spot!" They both smiled and enjoyed the birthday party together. +One day, a calm cat named Tom went to play with his friends. They wanted to have a race to see who was the fastest. Tom felt happy and ready to win. + +The race began near a big tap. All the cats ran as fast as they could. Tom was very fast, but his friend, Sam, was faster. They both wanted to win the race. + +At the end of the race, Tom and Sam were very close. But Tom ran just a little faster and won the race. All the cats were happy for Tom. They all went to the tap to drink water and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little plane. It had a big smile and loved to fly high in the sky. The plane had many friends, like birds and clouds. They all liked to play together. + +One day, the plane wanted to learn a new trick. It asked its friends, "How do I twist in the sky?" The birds showed the plane how to twist by turning their bodies. The plane tried to twist too. At first, it was hard, but the plane kept trying. + +After some time, the charming plane learned how to twist. It twisted and turned in the sky, making its friends happy. They all clapped their wings and cheered. The plane was very proud of its new trick, and they all played together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He lived near a big blue sea. He liked to catch fish. + +One day, the fisherman was very fearful. There was a big storm. The wind was strong and the waves were high. The fisherman did not want to go into the sea. + +The fisherman had a friend who was a big, strong bear. The bear helped the fisherman. They both went into the sea and the bear helped him part the waves. The fisherman was not fearful anymore. They caught many fish and went back home. They were happy and ate a big fish dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a small hut in the woods. In this hut, there lived a great big bear. The bear loved to play and eat honey all day long. He had many friends who would come to visit him at his hut. + +One day, a little rabbit came to the hut. The rabbit was very sad because his favorite toy had disappeared. The great big bear wanted to help the rabbit find his toy. So, they went into the woods to look for it. + +They looked high and low for the toy, but they could not find it. The sun went down, and it was getting dark. The great big bear and the little rabbit were very tired. They went back to the hut, but they were still sad. The toy had disappeared and they could not find it. The little rabbit cried, and the great big bear hugged him. They knew they would never see the toy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play on the beach. One day, she found a pretty shell. The shell was colorful and shiny. + +Lucy had a dog named Max. Max was a good and obedient dog. She told Max to be careful with the shell. But Max was too excited and broke the shell by accident. Lucy was sad and cried. + +Max felt bad for breaking the shell. He looked at Lucy with sad eyes. Lucy saw how sorry Max was. She decided to forgive him because she loved him. They hugged and played together on the beach again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Ann. She had a toy called Microscope. Ann loved to play with Microscope every day. They would look at little things and smile together. + +One day, Ann's friend, Tom, came to play. Tom wanted to play with Microscope too. But Ann was selfish and did not want to share. This made Tom sad. + +Ann's mom saw them and talked to Ann. She told Ann that sharing is good and makes friends happy. Ann thought about it and decided to share Microscope with Tom. They both played together and smiled. From that day on, Ann was not selfish anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had an incredible toy named Mr. Rope. Tim and Mr. Rope liked to play together every day. + +One sunny day, Tim and Mr. Rope went to the park. They played on the swings, the slide, and the seesaw. Tim was very happy. Then, Tim heard a whisper. It was a little girl named Sue. Sue was shy and wanted to play with Tim and Mr. Rope. + +"Can I play with you?" Sue whispered to Tim. Tim smiled and said, "Yes! Let's all play together!" So Tim, Sue, and Mr. Rope played all day long. They had lots of fun and became good friends. And from that day on, they always played together at the park. +One day, a seal named Sam went to play near the sea. Sam was a huge seal, much bigger than all his friends. He liked to swim and splash in the water. The sun was hot, and the sky was blue. It was a great day to have fun. + +Sam saw a sack near the shore. He did not know what was inside. "What could be in this sack?" he asked his friend, Max. Max was a small fish who liked to swim with Sam. Max said, "I don't know, but let's open it and see!" + +They opened the sack, and inside was a big ball. Sam and Max were so happy. They played with the ball all day, splashing and swimming in the sea. The ball was the perfect toy for a huge seal like Sam and his friend Max. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bear named Boo, and they were best friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. + +One day, Lily was playing with Boo and accidentally hurt her finger. She started to cry because it hurt a lot. Boo, being a persistent bear, wanted to help Lily feel better. He looked around the room and found a colorful band-aid. + +Boo put the band-aid on Lily's finger, and she stopped crying. She looked at her finger and smiled. Boo was very happy that he could help his friend. From that day on, Lily and Boo continued to play together and have lots of fun. +One day, a big gray cat saw a group of small cats playing. The gray cat wanted to join them. So, the gray cat went to the small cats and asked, "Can I join you?" + +The small cats looked at the gray cat and said, "No, you are too big and gray. We don't want you to play with us." The gray cat felt sad and walked away. The small cats kept playing without the gray cat. + +Then, the gray cat saw a big, sour apple on the ground. The gray cat thought, "If I give them the sour apple, maybe they will let me join." The gray cat picked up the sour apple and went back to the small cats. The gray cat said, "Here, I have a sour apple for you." + +The small cats took the sour apple and tried to eat it. But it was too sour! They did not like it. They said, "We still don't want you to join us." The gray cat felt very sad and walked away again. The small cats kept playing, and the gray cat was all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a nice dog named Max. Max liked to go for walks with his owner, Sam. They would go to the park and play with a ball. Max was always on a leash so he would not run away. + +One day, Max saw a big cat. The cat was very big and Max was a little scared. Max started to tremble because he had never seen such a big cat before. Sam saw Max was scared and held the leash tight to keep Max safe. + +Sam told Max, "Don't be scared, Max. The big cat will not hurt you." Max felt better with Sam by his side. They walked past the big cat and Max stopped trembling. Max and Sam went home and had a nice day together. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to see a movie with her mom. They were excited to watch the big screen. They sat in their seats and ate popcorn. + +In the movie, there was a naughty cat who liked to play tricks on people. The cat would blink its eyes and then do something funny. The people in the movie would laugh and try to catch the cat, but the cat was too fast. + +Amy's mom said, "That cat is very naughty, but it makes us laugh." Amy nodded and said, "I like the cat, but I won't be naughty like it." They both smiled and enjoyed the rest of the movie. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big itch on his arm. It was very important for him to not scratch the itch, but it was very hard. + +One day, Tim went to the park to play. While playing, he forgot about the itch. But then, the itch came back and Tim started to panic. He didn't know what to do. + +Tim decided to scratch the itch, even though he knew it was important not to. The itch got bigger and bigger. In the end, Tim's arm hurt very badly because he didn't listen to the important rule. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely crab who lived by the sea. The crab had a big shell on its back. The crab was sad because it had no friends to play with. One day, the crab saw a little fish swimming in the water. The crab wanted to be friends with the little fish. + +The crab went to the fish and said, "Will you be my friend?" The fish said, "Yes, I will be your friend. But I have to go now. You can follow me if you want." The crab was so happy it had a friend, so it followed the fish into the water. + +As they swam together, they met other sea animals who also wanted to be friends. The crab and the fish played with their new friends all day long. At the end of the day, the crab was not lonely anymore. It had many friends to play with. The crab learned that if you are kind and ask to be friends, you will never be lonely. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous tree. It was so big that all the kids loved to play under it. One day, a little girl named Lucy found a pretty diary under the tree. The diary had a picture of a happy sun on it. Lucy was very excited to find the diary. + +Lucy opened the diary and saw that it was empty. She wanted to write in it, but she needed something sharp to make marks. She looked around and found a small stick with a sharp end. Lucy started to write her name and draw pictures in her new diary. + +Every day, Lucy went to the enormous tree and wrote in her diary with her sharp stick. She drew pictures of her friends, her family, and the big tree. All the kids loved to see what Lucy wrote in her diary. The enormous tree and the pretty diary made everyone very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. One day, Tim went to play outside with his friends. They saw a mysterious tunnel near the park. They all wanted to see what was inside. + +As they walked into the tunnel, they heard a small voice. "Hurry! Hurry! Come find me!" it said. Tim and his friends were excited and wanted to find who was talking. They walked deeper into the tunnel. + +At the end of the tunnel, they found a little bird. The bird said, "Thank you for finding me! I was lost and scared." Tim and his friends smiled and helped the bird find its way back home. They all became good friends and played together every day. +One day, a little girl named Sally went to the store with her mom. Sally saw an expensive toy she really wanted, but her mom said it was too much money. Sally was sad but knew she had to be good. Her mom told her they were going to use their money to buy food for lunch instead. + +The next day, Sally went to school with her lunch. She saw her friend Tom was sad because he forgot his lunch at home. Sally remembered how her mom used the money to buy food for lunch instead of the expensive toy. She thought of an idea to make Tom feel better. + +Sally decided to share her lunch with Tom. They both ate and were happy. When Sally got home, she told her mom about sharing her lunch. Her mom was very proud of her. She said, "You did a good thing today, Sally. I'm glad we used our money for lunch instead of the expensive toy." Sally smiled, knowing she made the right choice. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to fly high in the sky. He had many friends who lived in the trees. + +One day, Bobo found a pot of glue. He did not know what it was. He thought it was food. Bobo tried to eat the glue, but it was sticky. His beak got stuck! + +Bobo's friends saw him and wanted to help. They found a stick and used it to take off the glue from Bobo's beak. Bobo was happy and thanked his friends. They all played and flew in the sky together. From that day, Bobo and his friends knew that glue was not food, but something to stick things together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play outside with her dog, Spot. They had a lot of fun running and jumping in the sun. + +One day, Lily and Spot went into the old shed to find a ball. Inside the shed, they saw a big, flexible cobweb. The cobweb moved when the wind blew. Lily and Spot thought it was funny to watch. + +Lily's mom called them to come inside. When they went in, Lily saw a big box with her name on it. She was very happy to receive a gift. She opened the box and found a new dress inside. Lily and Spot played with the cobweb and the dress all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a messy little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys and make a big mess. One day, Sue was playing in the kitchen when she found a big jar of cream. + +Sue thought it would be fun to play with the cream. She opened the jar and put her hands in it. The cream was very soft and slippery. Sue laughed as she made a big mess with the cream. She put cream on her face, her hair, and even on her toys. + +But then, Sue's mommy came into the kitchen and saw the big mess. She was not happy. Sue started to cry because she knew she had made a mistake. Mommy helped Sue clean up the mess and told her not to play with cream again. Sue promised she would listen and they hugged. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to imagine. He thought of a big suit. The suit was red and blue. Tim wanted to wear the suit and be a hero. + +Tim put on the suit. He felt strong and fast. He saw a cat in a tree. The cat was scared. Tim helped the cat. The cat was happy. + +Then, Tim met a rude boy. The rude boy said mean things. Tim did not like it. He told the rude boy to be nice. The rude boy said sorry. Tim and the rude boy became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take photos with her toy camera. One day, she was very tired after playing outside all day. But she wanted to take one more photo before bedtime. + +Lily asked her mom to help her order her photos. They sat down and looked at all the pictures she took. There were photos of her toys, her dog, and her friends. They put the photos in a pretty book. + +When they were done, Lily was very tired. She gave her mom a big hug and went to bed. She was happy to have her photo book to look at when she woke up. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a small cabin in the woods. It was a brilliant cabin with a red door and a blue roof. Many animals lived near the cabin. + +One day, a rabbit saw the cabin and hopped to the door. He shrugged his little shoulders and knocked on the door. No one was home, so the rabbit went inside to look around. + +Inside the cabin, the rabbit found a big, soft bed. He jumped on the bed and played. He had so much fun in the brilliant cabin. After a while, the rabbit left the cabin and told all his friends about the fun he had. +Once upon a time, there was a new mug. It was a happy mug that lived on the top shelf. The mug liked to look out the window and see the sun set. But there was a problem. The mug was too high up for the little boy to use. + +One day, the little boy tried to get the new mug. He stood on his toes and reached up high. But he could not get it. He felt sad. He wanted to use the new mug to drink his milk. + +The little boy had an idea. He asked his big sister for help. She was tall and could reach the new mug. She got the new mug for him and set it on the table. The little boy was happy. He could now drink his milk from the new mug. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, a good dog named Buddy went for a walk. He saw a big cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was not happy. Buddy wanted to help Whiskers feel better. + +Buddy had an idea. He would include Whiskers in a fun game. They played with a ball and ran around. Whiskers started to feel happy. Buddy was glad he could help. + +After playing, Buddy gave Whiskers a massage. He gently rubbed Whiskers' back. Whiskers liked the massage. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big head and loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Tim saw a small cat outside his house. The cat had a fierce look, but Tim was not scared. He knew that the cat just needed a friend. + +Tim went outside and started to play with the cat. They played with a ball and ran around the yard. The cat's fierce face turned into a happy smile. Tim knew that he had made a new friend. + +Every day after that, Tim and the cat played together. They became the best of friends. Tim's big head was always full of new games for them to play. And the cat's fierce look was gone forever, replaced with a loving smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big dream to succeed in making the most original sandcastle on the beach. He wanted everyone to see his sandcastle and say, "Wow, Tim made that!" + +One day, Tim's mom took him to the beach. Tim was so excited to start on his sandcastle. He worked hard, but his sandcastle kept falling down. Tim felt sad, but his mom gave him a tip. She said, "Make the bottom big and strong, and the top small and light." + +Tim listened to his mom's tip and started to build his sandcastle again. This time, he made the bottom big and strong. Then, he made the top small and light. And guess what? Tim's sandcastle did not fall down! + +Everyone on the beach saw Tim's original sandcastle and said, "Wow, Tim made that!" Tim was so happy that he succeeded in making the most original sandcastle. He knew that listening to his mom's tip made all the difference. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a kind girl named Lily. She loved to help others and make friends. One day, she decided to gather her friends and have a fun party. + +Lily went to her friend Tom and said, "Let's have a party! We can gather all our friends and have a great time!" Tom was happy and agreed to help. They went to all their friends and asked them to come to the party. + +At the party, everyone was having fun. They played games, ate yummy food, and laughed together. But then, one little boy started to cry. Lily went to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" The little boy said, "I have no friends." Lily smiled and said, "Now you have a friend, me! Let's play together!" + +The little boy stopped crying and joined the fun. Everyone at the party learned that being kind and including others makes everyone happy. And from that day on, they all became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug was very enthusiastic. He loved to play with his friends. + +One day, the bug saw a big tree. The tree had many leaves. The bug wanted to climb the tree. He thought it would be fun. So, he started to climb up. + +As the bug climbed, he found a yummy leaf. The leaf could yield good food for him. He ate the leaf and felt happy. Then, he went back down to play with his friends. They all had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin named Pippin. Pippin lived in a deep, cold place with lots of ice and snow. He had many friends, but sometimes, he did not listen to them. + +One day, Pippin's friends told him to be careful near the deep water. They said, "Listen, Pippin! Don't go too close!" But Pippin did not listen. He wanted to see the deep water and play near it. + +As Pippin went closer to the deep water, he slipped on the ice and fell in! He was very scared. His friends heard him cry and came to help. They pulled Pippin out of the deep water and made sure he was okay. Pippin learned that he should always listen to his friends, because they care about him and want to keep him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little red ball. The ball liked to roll on the big stage. The stage was open for all to see. One day, the ball rolled far away from the stage. It was lost and wanted to return. + +A big blue ball saw the little red ball. The big blue ball did not like the little red ball. "You can't return to the stage," said the big blue ball. The little red ball was sad, but it did not give up. + +The little red ball tried to return to the stage, but the big blue ball was mean. The big blue ball pushed the little red ball far away. The little red ball could not get back to the stage. The little red ball was sad and never returned to the stage again. +Once upon a time, a polite cat named Tom found a magazine in the park. He loved to look at the pictures. He wanted to read the words, but they were hard. Tom asked his friend, a big dog named Max, to help him read. + +Max was happy to help. He told Tom to remain calm and try to sound out the words. They looked at the magazine together. They saw pictures of other cats and dogs playing. They read about their favorite toys and treats. + +Tom and Max liked the magazine. They took turns reading the words and looking at the pictures. They were very polite and shared the magazine with their friends in the park. All the animals had fun learning and playing together. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had an incredible jacket. It was red and blue, and he loved it so much. Tim wore his jacket every day, even when it was hot outside. + +One day, Tim was playing in the park with his friends. They were having fun and laughing. Tim's friend, Jane, said, "I like your jacket, Tim! It's so pretty!" Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Jane! It's my favorite!" + +But then, Tim's jacket got caught on a tree branch. It was stuck! Tim tried to pull it free, but it wouldn't come loose. So, Tim's dad came to help him. Tim's dad had a tool to cut the branch. With a snip, the branch was cut and Tim's jacket was free. + +Tim was so happy that his incredible jacket was saved. He hugged his dad and said, "Thank you, Dad! You're the best!" Tim's dad smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm always here to help you." + +From that day on, Tim was more careful when playing near trees. He still wore his incredible jacket every day, and he always remembered how his dad helped him when he needed it the most. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty valley. In this valley, there were many animals. They all lived happy and healthy lives. They played and ate together every day. + +One day, two friends, a dog and a cat, had a little disagree. The dog wanted to play with a big ball, but the cat wanted to play with a small ball. They could not decide which ball to play with. + +A wise old owl saw them disagree. He said, "Why not play with both balls?" The dog and the cat thought it was a great idea. So, they played with both balls and were happy again. The valley was peaceful and the animals stayed healthy and happy. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She liked to observe things around her. She saw trees, flowers, and birds. The sun was shining bright and the sky was very blue. + +As she walked, she found a hidden spot behind some big rocks. In this hidden spot, she saw something shiny. It was an angel! The angel was very pretty and had big wings. Lily felt happy to see the angel. + +The angel told Lily that she was a good girl for observing things around her. She said that it was important to look and learn. The angel then flew away into the sky. Lily waved goodbye and went back home, excited to tell her mom and dad about the angel she met. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a thin cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his ball on the floor. One day, Tom saw his ball rise up in the air. He was very surprised. + +Tom asked his friend, a bird named Jack, "Jack, how did my ball rise?" Jack said, "I don't know, Tom. Let's find out!" So Tom and Jack went on a walk to see why the ball rose up. + +As they walked, they saw a big dog. The dog was very mean. The dog said, "I made the ball rise. It was me!" Tom and Jack were scared. They tried to run away, but the big dog caught them. The big dog took their ball and they never saw it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a broken toy car. Tim was sad because he loved playing with his toy car. He asked his big sister, Amy, to help him fix it. + +Amy was smart and knew how to fix things. She said, "Tim, I will teach you how to fix your broken toy car." Tim was very happy and listened carefully to his sister's words. They worked together to fix the toy car. + +When they were done, Tim had a question. He asked, "Amy, how did you learn to fix things?" Amy smiled and said, "Mom and Dad taught me when I was little, just like you." Tim was proud to learn something new, and they played with the fixed toy car all day long. +One day, a girl named Mia found a big orange in her yard. She was very proud of her orange. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mom! I found a big orange!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very nice orange, Mia." + +Mia wanted to share her orange with her friend, Tom. She went to his house and knocked on the door. Tom opened the door and saw the orange. "Hi, Mia! What do you have there?" he asked. Mia said, "I found a big orange! Do you want to play with it?" + +Tom was happy and said, "Yes, let's play with the orange!" They played catch with the orange in the yard. They laughed and had fun. After a while, Mia's mom called her to come home. "Mia, it's time to go home!" she said. Mia told Tom, "I have to go now, but let's play with the orange again tomorrow." Tom agreed and said, "Yes, let's do that! See you tomorrow, Mia!" +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch his favorite shows on the television. Every day, he would sit in front of the television and laugh at the funny things he saw. + +One day, while Tim was watching the television, something strange happened. The television started to shake and wiggle. Suddenly, it disappeared! Tim could not believe his eyes. Where did the television go? + +Tim looked all around the room, trying to find the television. He felt sad and worried. Then, he saw something behind the couch. It was the television! Tim was so happy to find it. He turned it back on and continued to watch his favorite shows with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Spring. Spring loved to play in the grass and listen to music. One day, Spring saw a big, crazy bird dancing to the music. The bird was very loud and jumped all around. + +Spring did not like the loud, crazy bird. The bird's dancing made the music hard to hear. Spring wanted to listen to the music without the bird making so much noise. So, Spring hopped over to the bird and asked it to dance more quietly. + +The crazy bird listened to Spring and tried to dance more quietly. But it was still very loud. Spring had an idea. The little bunny found a big, soft pillow for the bird to dance on. The pillow made the bird's dancing quieter. Now, Spring and the crazy bird could both enjoy the music together. And they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a zoo. In the zoo, there was a big giraffe. The giraffe was very tall and graceful. She liked to walk around the zoo and look at the other animals. + +One day, the giraffe saw a little boy. The boy was trying to use a big stick to get his ball. The ball was stuck in a tree. The giraffe wanted to help the boy. She walked over to the tree and used her long neck to get the ball. + +The little boy was very happy. He said "thank you" to the giraffe. The giraffe smiled and walked away. From that day on, the boy and the giraffe were best friends. They played together at the zoo every day. +One day, a good dog named Max went to the beach. He liked to play in the sand and jump in the waves. Max saw a big wave coming and got ready to jump. + +Just then, Max heard a ring. It was a little bell on a girl's bike. The girl was riding her bike on the sand. Max wanted to say hi, so he ran to the girl. The big wave came and Max jumped high in the air. + +The girl laughed and clapped her hands. Max was happy to make a new friend. They played in the waves and had lots of fun at the beach. +Once upon a time, in a big white house, there was a doctor. The doctor was very patient. He liked to help people feel better. One day, a little girl came to see the doctor. She was sad because her leg hurt. + +The doctor told the little girl, "You need to walk slowly and be patient. Your leg will get better soon." The little girl wanted to run and play, but she listened to the doctor. She walked very slowly and waited for her leg to feel better. + +But one day, the little girl didn't want to be patient anymore. She tried to run and play with her friends. Her leg hurt more, and she fell down. She cried a lot. The doctor came and said, "You should have been patient and walked slowly. Now your leg will take longer to get better." The little girl was very sad, but she learned that being patient is important. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a famous jewel. This jewel was very pretty and shiny. It was so special that everyone in the town loved to look at it. They would stand around the jewel and talk about how beautiful it was. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to see the famous jewel. He stood near it and looked at its pretty colors. Tim thought the jewel was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. He wanted to show his friends, so he called them to come and see it too. + +When his friends came, they all stood around the famous jewel. They talked about how pretty it was and how they had never seen anything like it before. They were so happy to have the famous jewel in their town. And from that day on, the children would often visit the jewel and stand around it, admiring its beauty. +Once upon a time, a little rock lived in a small town. The rock was stubborn and did not like to move. One day, an earthquake came to the town. The ground shook and all the other rocks rolled away to be safe. + +The stubborn rock did not want to move. It said, "I will not roll away. I am strong and brave." The other rocks tried to tell the stubborn rock to move. They said, "Please come with us. The earthquake is not safe." + +But the stubborn rock did not listen. The earthquake got stronger and the ground shook more. The other rocks were far away now and they were safe. The stubborn rock stayed in the same place. + +The earthquake was very strong, and the stubborn rock broke into many small pieces. The other rocks were sad, but they knew that they had tried to help. The stubborn rock should have listened and rolled away with them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games with his friends. They would always search for fun things to do outside. One day, they decided to play a game of soccer. Tim was very excited to play with his friends. + +Tim and his friends made two teams. Each team wanted to win and get the best score. They ran and kicked the ball, trying to score goals. Tim was very good at soccer, and he scored many goals for his team. + +While they were playing, Tim saw a dead bug on the ground. He stopped to look at it. His friends stopped too, and they all looked at the bug. They felt sad for the bug, but then they went back to playing soccer. In the end, Tim's team won the game, and they were all very happy. They couldn't wait to play more games together. +Once upon a time, there was a gray ball named Rollie. Rollie loved to roll all day in the park. One sunny day, Rollie met a new friend, a small dog named Tiny. Tiny liked to play and roll with Rollie. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, a big wind came and took Rollie far away from Tiny. Rollie was sad and missed his friend. He tried to roll back to Tiny, but he could not find the way. Rollie knew he had to use his memory to find his way back. + +Rollie thought very hard and remembered the trees, the flowers, and the big hill they played on. He rolled and rolled until he found the big hill. Tiny was there, waiting for him. They were so happy to see each other again. They played and rolled all day. + +The conflict in the story was that Rollie got lost and had to find his way back to Tiny. The moral value of the story is to never give up and to use your memory to help you when you are lost. +Once upon a time, in a big field, there was a gentle poppy named Poppy. Poppy had a best friend, a little boy named Tim. They liked to play together in the sun. + +One day, while they were playing, a big wind came and cut the poppy from its stem. "Oh no!" cried Tim, "Poppy is hurt!" Poppy was sad and scared. + +Tim had an idea. He said, "I will help you, Poppy!" He picked up Poppy and took her to his mom. She put a band-aid on Poppy's stem. The wind was gone, and Poppy felt better. Tim and Poppy went back to play, happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a very fair dog with a big red collar. He loved to play and run in the park with his friends. + +One day, Spot saw a little girl named Sue sitting on a bench. Sue was crying. Spot went up to her and said, "Why do you cry, Sue?" + +Sue looked at Spot and said, "I lost my toy bunny. I can't find it anywhere." Spot wanted to help Sue feel better. He said, "I will help you find your bunny, Sue." + +Spot and Sue looked all around the park. They looked behind trees, under benches, and in the bushes. Finally, they found the toy bunny near the swings. Sue was so happy, she stopped crying. + +"Thank you, Spot! You are a very good friend," said Sue. Spot wagged his tail and barked happily. From that day on, Spot and Sue were the best of friends and they always played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim found a big board in his room. The board was brown and long. Tim was very happy to see the board. + +One day, Tim was playing with the board. He was careless and the board fell down. Tim was sad and cried. He wanted his board back. + +Then, a nice fairy appeared. She saw Tim crying and asked, "Why are you sad?" Tim told her about the board. The fairy smiled and waved her wand. The board was back! Tim was happy and said, "Thank you!" He played with the board carefully and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very sad and miserable. He did not know why he was so sad. + +One day, Tim found a ticket on the ground. The ticket was for a fun fair. Tim thought maybe the fun fair could make him happy. He ran to his mom and showed her the ticket. "Mom, can we go to the fun fair?" Tim asked. "Yes, Tim, let's go!" his mom said. + +At the fun fair, Tim and his mom went on many rides. They ate yummy ice cream and played games. Tim was not sad anymore. He was very happy. He knew that the fun fair made him happy. From that day on, Tim was not miserable anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to dive in the deep blue sea. He had many friends who liked to play and dive with him. One day, Fin saw a big box in the sea. It was a television. Fin and his friends did not know what it was, but they thought it was important. + +Fin asked his mom about the television. She told him that it was not important for little fish like him. Fin's mom said, "Playing and diving with your friends is more important than watching television." But Fin and his friends did not listen to her. They watched the television all day and stopped diving and playing together. + +One day, the television stopped working. Fin and his friends were sad. They remembered how much fun they had when they played and dived together. They decided to listen to Fin's mom and started playing and diving again. They learned that it was more important to have fun with friends than to watch television. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big, red engine. The engine loved to help people. It would go very fast to take people where they needed to go. The engine was always happy to work. + +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to ride the engine. He was too shy to ask for a ride. His mom saw him looking at the engine and knew what he wanted. She said, "Tim, if you want to ride the engine, you need to ask." + +Tim was scared, but he knew his mom was right. He walked up to the engine and asked, "Can I please ride you?" The engine did not answer. Tim thought the engine was deaf. He asked again, louder this time, "Can I please ride you?" The engine still did not answer. + +Tim's mom saw him getting sad. She walked up to the engine and knocked on the door. The door opened, and a kind man came out. He said, "I am sorry, I did not hear you. Of course, you can ride the engine." Tim smiled and climbed on the engine. It was the best day of his life. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had many toys, but his favorite was a model car. The model car was red and shiny, and Tim loved to play with it all day. + +One day, Tim was playing with his model car when it rolled under the couch. Tim tried to reach for it, but he couldn't touch it. He felt sad because he couldn't play with his favorite toy. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sad and asked what was wrong. Tim told her about the model car under the couch. His mom helped him move the couch so he could get the car. Tim was so happy that he hugged his mom and said, "Thank you!" Tim learned that asking for help when he was hurt or sad was a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig who loved to drive. He had a small red car that he would drive all around the farm. The pig was very happy when he drove his car. He would honk the horn and wave to all his friends. + +One day, while the pig was driving, he accidentally bumped into a big tree. The little pig was sorry that he had hit the tree. His car was now broken, and he couldn't drive it anymore. + +The pig's friends saw that he was sad and decided to help him. Together, they fixed the little red car. The pig was very thankful and said "sorry" to the tree. He promised to be more careful when he drove. From that day on, the pig and his friends would drive around the farm, laughing and having fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim loved to gaze at the big, blue sky. He saw birds flying high and fluffy clouds floating by. Tim felt happy and excited. + +Tim's mom had a delicious snack in her bag. She took out a yummy, red apple and gave it to Tim. Tim felt the urge to eat it right away. He took a big bite and smiled. The apple was sweet and juicy. + +After eating the apple, Tim and his mom played on the swings and slides. They laughed and had lots of fun. The sun began to set, and it was time to go home. Tim hugged his mom, happy and tired from their special day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big, cheap dishwasher in a small house. The dishwasher was very good at cleaning dirty dishes. One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to help his mom with the dishes. + +Tim tried to lift a heavy plate, but it was too big for his tiny hands. He asked his mom, "Can you help me lift this?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Tim! Teamwork makes the job easier." + +Together, they lifted the heavy plate and put it in the cheap dishwasher. Tim felt very proud of himself. He learned that helping others can make everyone happy. From that day on, Tim always helped his mom with the dishes. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a curious pirate called Maggie. She sailed around the seas looking for adventure. One day, while Maggie was at sea, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. Suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky and the sea became still. Lightning struck the sky and Maggie knew a storm was near. + +Maggie looked around and far away she could see a dark ship. As it got closer, she could see that it was a pirate ship! Maggie was scared but also excited - she had never seen a real pirate ship before. + +The ship was very close now and Maggie called out, "Ahoy! What is your name?" + +"I am Captain Blackbeard," came the reply. The captain was an old and mean looking pirate. He shouted, "What are you doing here?" + +Maggie replied bravely, "I am looking for an adventure." + +The pirate thought for a moment and said, "Climb aboard and help me look for buried treasure!" + +Maggie smiled and leapt onto the ship. That night the two pirates searched for treasure and sang sea shanties until the sun rose again. Maggie had the best adventure ever, and she would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny and a bear that wanted to meet each other. The bunny hopped around the meadow until he found the bear sleeping under a tree. The bunny got close and said, “Hi bear! I want to meet you!†+ +The bear woke up with a start and said, “What are you? You are hopping around like a crazy bunny!†+ +The bunny bounced around happily, “Name’s Bunny!†+ +Then the bear said, “Nice to meet you Bunny! I’m Bear!†+ +The bunny waved his paw and said, “What are you doing, Bear?†+ +The bear was napping under the tree. He said, “I was having a rest, but now I want to play. Let’s play tag!†+ +The bear and the bunny started running about and soon ran into a big bunch of stickers. The bear shouted, “Aah! Ouch! My toe is stuck!†+ +The bunny hopped over and said, “It looks harsh! Let me help!†+ +The bunny tugged and pulled until the bear’s toe was free. The bear then said with a smile, “Thank you Bunny! You are a true friend!†+ +The bunny smiled back and said, “It +Once upon a time, there was a big lake. On a sunny day, two kids went to the lake to play. The sky was bright and clear and the lake was wide like a big sea. + +The first kid said, “I want to swim in the lake!†+ +The second kid smiled and said, “Yes, let’s go!†+ +The first kid took a deep breath and offered her hand for the second one to hold. They walked to the lake together. + +The first kid said, “Let’s jump in!†+ +The second kid said, “No, let’s slowly get in the water.†The first kid nodded and slowly splashed her feet in the lake. + +They had so much fun swimming and exploring. The lake was so wide! When they got tired, they went back to the land. + +The second kid said, “Let’s come back tomorrow!†+ +The first kid smiled and offered her hand once again. They both hugged each other and went home to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man at the doctor's office. He was very patient and waited for a long time. + +The doctor came in and said, "Hello, what can I do for you today?" The bald man replied, "Please help me, I'm not feeling very well." + +The doctor said, "Okay, let's take a look. Lie down on the bed over there." The bald man did as he was asked. + +The doctor checked him all over with his stethoscope and other tools. + +After a while, he said, "I think I know what's wrong. You just need to take some rest and you will be better soon." + +The bald man replied, "Thank you, doctor. I will do as you say." + +The doctor smiled and said, "That's my patient. Be sure to come back and see me if you don't feel better." + +The bald man nodded and said, "Yes, I will." + +The bald man went home and followed the doctor's advice. After a few days of rest, he felt a lot better. + +He was so relieved and grateful for the doctor's help. He vowed to always be a patient when visiting the doctor from then on. +Mandy was walking home from school. She wanted to cross the street but saw a lot of traffic. It was high! She looked both ways, but all the cars were moving too fast. She didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a kind voice said, "Why don't you yield?" + +Mandy looked up to see a woman smiling at her. The woman explained that she should wait for the traffic to slow down and then cross the street. + +Mandy thanked the woman and waited. Soon, the traffic slowed and when it was safe, Mandy yielded to the cars and crossed the street. She was glad she listened to the kind woman and made it to school safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Bella. She opened her eyes to see a bright, sunny day. She jumped out of bed, ran downstairs and grabbed her pink sun hat. + +Bella decided to go for an adventure, so she opened the front door, stepped outside and looked around. Then, she saw a big, smelly spot in the grass. + +Bella said, “Oh, what is this smelly spot?†+ +Her mum was nearby and said, “That’s a spot from a smelly skunk! Skunks like to come and visit sometimes.†+ +Bella said, “Oh, let’s see what happens if I open the smelly spot!†+ +But, her mum warned her, “No, don’t open it – it will just make it smell worse!†+ +So Bella decided to look for some other adventures instead. She said goodbye to the smelly spot, and went off to explore the meadow. She had a wonderful day and soon forgot all about the smelly spot. +Once upon a time, a prince was gifted with a magic wand. He could use the wand to do incredible things. + +One day, he was walking in the woods when he heard a noise. It was a baby dragon! The dragon had gotten itself stuck in a muddy puddle. + +So the prince used his wand to save the dragon. He waved it in the air and magically the mudless dragon hopped out of the puddle! + +"Thank you for saving me," said the dragon. + +The prince smiled and replied, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to play with her toys. One day she was playing with her toys outside when she saw a big purple butterfly. She wanted to try to catch it but it flew away every time she got close. Finally, she called out to it, "Come here!" Suddenly the butterfly stopped and landed on her hand. + +Lucy was so excited! She brought the butterfly into her home and put it in a jar. Every day, she would talk to the butterfly and learn about its little world. One day the butterfly said, "I need to fly! Promise me you will let me go if I'm patient?" Serious Lucy nodded and said she would be patient. + +The next day Lucy opened the jar and let the butterfly fly away. She raised her arms and shouted, "Fly away, my purple friend. Come back soon!" The butterfly waved goodbye and flew away. + +But Lucy knew the butterfly would be back. Sure enough, a few days later the butterfly returned, and Lucy welcomed it back with open arms. +Sam was very excited. He was going to go for a bike ride with his Dad. Dad had been creative and had put streamers on the handles of the bicycle. + +"Let's go!" said Dad. + +Sam jumped on the bike seat excitedly and they began to part. Sam was delighted. The sun was shining and the wind in his hair made him feel so happy. He laughed out loud and Mom waved to them as they left. + +They went to the park and Dad showed Sam how to go around the park in a big loop. Sam tried his best to stay in the loop and followed Dad. After a while, Dad and Sam stopped to take a rest. + +Dad smiled and said, "You did it! You did a great job part all the way around. How about we do it again?" + +Sam jumped off the bike, gave Dad a hug, then jumped back on the bike ready for another ride. Dad smiled, and off they went again. +Once upon a time, there lived two best friends, Joe and Dave. Joe and Dave did everything together. One day they found a sign at the park. It told them not to do something, but they didn't know what it said. So they decided to act naughty. + +Joe and Dave started playing on the swings. Suddenly a police officer came up to them. The officer spoke sternly, "What are you doing? That sign said not to do this!" Joe and Dave both felt guilty. + +Joe spoke to the officer, "We didn't know what the sign meant. We're sorry." The officer said, "I know, but you have to do as the sign says. That's the rule." + +Joe and Dave felt even more guilty, but they nodded and walked away. They would remember to obey the signs and never be naughty again. +Jake was a little boy. He loved to go outside and climb. His favourite thing to climb was a big tree in his yard. + +One day he climbed really high. He was almost at the top when he saw a bag. Inside the bag was lots of money! + +Jake was so excited. He wanted to take the money, but he knew it wasn't his. + +Then he saw his neighbour, Mr Smith, walking in the yard. + +Jake asked Mr Smith, "Is this your money?" + +Mr Smith replied, "Yes, it's been missing for a while. Where did you find it?" + +Jake said, "I found it up in the tree." + +Mr Smith was so happy. He said, "Thank you so much for finding it!" + +Jake felt so proud. He had done something good and he was glad. + +But when Jake walked away, Mr Smith looked a little bit envious. He wanted that money for himself. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jane and Jack. One day they were playing in Jane’s room when they found a folder. They both wanted to open the folder, but Jane said they should wait. + +Jack was so excited he wanted to open it now! He begged, “Please? Can we open it now?†+ +Jane thought for a moment and then said, “Let’s wait a bit. We need to be slow, ok?†+ +Jack sighed, but agreed to wait. He was so curious about what was inside the folder. He paced around the room, trying to be patient. + +Finally, Jane said it was time. She opened the folder. Inside were two chocolate cookies! + +They both cheered and hugged. The delay had been worth it. Yum! +Mom and Billy went to the gym. Mom was wearing her green shoes. She looked around and said, “Let’s examine the gym, ok?†+ +Billy nodded his head. He looked at all the machines and people. He saw some green balls and smiled. + +Mom said, “Do you want to try one of the green balls?†+ +Billy nodded his head again. He looked at the ball and felt it. He wanted to see if it was bouncy or not. Billy said, “Yes, it is bouncy!†+ +Mom and Billy played with the ball for a few minutes. After that, they went to examine the other fun things at the gym. They had a really fun time. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide pond. Inside the pond lived a lot of creatures. One day, the creatures gathered near the edge of the water. The tadpoles shouted in excitement. + +"Why are we here?" asked the tadpoles. + +"We will perform!" shouted a frog from the bank of the pond. + +The other creatures cheered. Then the frog hopped into the middle of the pond. He began to put on a show. He leapt and twirled and spun in the air, to the delight of the creatures in the pond. + +When the show ended, the creatures clapped and cheered. + +"Thank you for your performance," said the tadpoles. + +The frog smiled and waved goodbye. + +"I had a lot of fun," he said. "I hope everyone will join me again soon!" +Tommy and Sarah went to the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. They sat on the grass and looked around. After a few minutes, Sarah said, "Let's play math!" Tommy said, "I don't like math!" Sarah said, "It's fun! Let's count all the trees!" + +Tommy and Sarah counted all the trees together. They had so much fun counting and they even added in some silly numbers themselves. + +When they were done, Sarah said, "That was fun. Did you enjoy math?" Tommy smiled and said, "Yup!" He had lots of fun playing math with his friend Sarah. +One morning, the sun rose brightly in the sky. Daisy was so excited to see the day getting started. + +The little girl bounced out of bed and yelled "It's time to get up!" to her mom. She ran to the kitchen and hopped into the bright yellow chair at the table. + +Mom smiled and said, "What do you want for breakfast, Daisy?" + +"Pancakes!" Daisy shouted. + +Mom chuckled. She took out the bowl, eggs, and milk and started mixing the ingredients together. She poured the batter onto the hot griddle and began making pancakes. + +While the pancakes were cooking, Daisy went to the dishwasher. She opened it and was surprised to see it was filled with clean dishes. She grabbed one plate and held it up to show her mom. + +"Look," Daisy said, "I helped rise the dishes!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Dear." + +Daisy's favourite breakfast was ready and she enjoyed every bright, delicious bite. +Once upon a time, there was a curious bird. One day, the bird found a pile of twigs and leaves. He collected the twigs and leaves, and built a nest. + +The bird flew around, looking for food to fill his new nest. He soon spotted a juicy worm wiggling its way through the ground. + +He dived down and grabbed the worm with his beak. He was excited to get back to his nest and share the food with his loved ones. + +But when he arrived, he was surprised to see a mouse in his nest. + +The bird said, “What are you doing in my nest?†+ +The mouse said, “I saw the twigs and leaves you collected, and thought it looked like a nice place for me to sleep. Can I stay?†+ +The bird thought for a moment and answered, “Yes, you can stay. Now let's share this tasty worm.†+ +The curious bird and the mouse sat in the nest, ate the worm and made a happy home together. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Anne. She loved to play outside. One day, it started raining, but she still wanted to go outside. So she asked her mom for her umbrella. + +"Mommy, can I take my umbrella to the park?" she asked. + +"Yes, of course!" Her mom said. "That's a good idea. Just make sure to come back before it gets dark." + +Anne happily put on her yellow rain boots and ran outside. At the park, she played with her friends. Together they ran around and laughed. + +But then the rain started pouring down hard. Anne and her friends quickly ran to take cover. They put on their umbrellas and looked outside. It was very wet and slippery. + +"Let's not stay here, it's too bad," said Anne. "Let's find somewhere else to visit." + +So they found a dry place under a tree and waited for the rain to stop. Soon the sky cleared and the sun came out, so they all decided to go home. + +When Anne got back, her mom gave her a big hug. + +"I'm glad you found a safe place to visit," she said. + +Anne smiled. She was happy that the day turned out so well, even with the bad rain. +Once upon a time there was a big, friendly bear. He wandered down a street and wished everyone he saw a nice day. As the bear walked along, his happy wishes spread and made the street a happier place. + +One day, a small puppy was wandering down the street and was very scared. He was looking for a safe place. The bear noticed the puppy and saw he was alone. He stopped and spoke in a compassionate voice. + +He asked the puppy, "What's wrong? Why are you so scared?" + +The puppy replied tearfully, "I am lost. I can't find my way home." + +The bear was very kind. He said, "Don't be scared. I will help you find your way home." + +The bear and the puppy walked together for a long time until the puppy found his way back home. His family was overjoyed to see him. The bear smiled and spread more happiness and joy down the street. Everyone could feel the bear's kindness and compassion. + +The bear eventually moved on, leaving a trail of joy and friendship in his path. He was a very special, compassionate bear. +Once there was a boy called Dave. He didn't have much but he had a great imagination. + +One day Dave was walking in the park and he found a pocket. Inside the pocket there were all kinds of supplies. Dave was so excited that he said to himself, "What a great find!" + +Dave opened the pocket and looked inside. He found lots of crayons and pieces of paper. Dave took out some crayons and said, "These will make great pictures!" + +He also found some glue and scissors and said, "These supplies will help me create lots of fun things." + +Then he took out some buttons. He said to himself, "These buttons will make great clothes." + +Dave had lots of fun with all of the supplies he found in the pocket. He made lots of great creations and his imagination ran wild. He was so happy with all the great things he found. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a stream. His stream was very gray and it led him all around in its twists and turns. + +One day, the frog wanted to explore what was beyond the stream. When he arrived at the edge of it, the frog experienced a new world. Everything was so bright and shiny! + +The frog stood in disbelief. He spoke out loud, asking, “What is this place?†Then a voice replied, “This is the meadow. It is full of sunshine and beauty.†+ +The frog was so happy to hear this. He asked the voice, “Can I come here to explore?†+ +The voice said, “Yes, of course you can! Just follow the stream and it will lead you here.†+ +So, the frog hopped along the stream until he arrived back at the meadow. He explored it all day, taking in its beauty. + +At the end of the day, the frog headed back home, happy and satisfied with his new adventure! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lina. She was very happy and loved to play. + +One day, Lina's mommy took her to a big building with lots of people. It was called the hospital. Lina was a bit scared, but then she saw a funny orange puppet and she smiled. + +When they got to the hospital, the doctor looked at Lina and smiled. “Hello Linaâ€, he said. “Are you ready for your operation?†+ +Lina nodded. She knew that everything would be okay. + +Later, Lina woke up. She could see that the puppet was still there, on the bed next to hers. She remembered the doctor's kind smile, and the funny orange puppet, and it made her feel better. + +Lina was very brave and she went home with a smile on her face. From then on, she always remembered her visit to the hospital. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Kate. She loved exploring the forest around her house. One day, she found a box filled with amazing things. + +She opened the box and saw a key inside. Kate was curious and asked her mom, “What’s this key for?†Her mom said “This key will help you escape from the forest!†+ +Kate took the key and started running towards the edge of the forest. But the forest was big and filled with trees and things that kept getting in her way. She tried her best to get to the edge, but eventually the key started to rot. + +Kate was sad. She thought the key was broken and she would never be able to escape the forest. Just then, she noticed a bright light in the distance. She ran to the light and saw a big gate. It was amazing! + +Kate realized that the key had opened the gate, and she was able to escape from the forest! She was very happy that she finally got out, and was excited to start exploring again. +The little boy lay in his bed, sniffing and sniffling. He was sad and tears streamed silently down his cheeks. His mum sat beside him and said, "What is wrong, my precious boy?" + +"Everything," the little boy replied and began to weep. "I don't want to do school today." + +His mum smiled and said, "It's not so bad. You have an amazing teacher who loves to help you. She will make sure you have fun." + +The little boy continued to cry and said, "I don't want to leave my bed. I just want to stay here forever." + +His mum took a deep breath and said, "Hey, we all have days like this. Come on, let's get ready for school." + +The little boy stopped crying, wiped his eyes, and got out of bed. His mum smiled and said, "Now don't worry, you'll have the most amazing time today." + +And he did have an amazing day at school. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. Every day Joe's mom took him to school. Joe loved school, his friends were so fun to play with! + +One day, Joe's mom took him to the supermarket. Joe was so excited as he knew he could get something yummy when they got there. When they arrived, his mom said: "Let's count our shopping together!" + +Joe started counting. He picked up an apple and said, "One!" Then he picked up some bananas and said, "Two, three, four!" Joe loved counting. His mom said, "That's right Joe! Now we can go to school!" + +When they got to school, Joe was very excited. His teacher Mrs Bean asked everyone to bring something tasty to eat. Joe had brought some apples and bananas, they were so yummy! + +When Joe finished eating, he went outside to play. He started counting the leaves on the tree and then the stones in the garden. Counting was so much fun! Joe laughed and smiled to himself, he loved counting! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to dance. Every day, she would dance around her house and her garden. She even danced in her school! + +One day, the little girl saw a pink taxi drive by. She thought it looked so fun! She asked her mom if she could dance in a taxi. Her mom said yes! + +The little girl was so excited. She got ready and hopped in the pink taxi. As they drove around, she danced and sang along to the radio. + +When they got back home, the little girl said, "Mom, that taxi dance was fun!" Her mom said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it!" + +The little girl went outside to show off her new moves. She spun around and around, twirling and leaping in the air. She was so happy, dancing in the warm summer air. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog. His name was Spot. Spot loved his family and would always show how much he cared. One day Spot's family went out in their car. Spot watched them drive away in the shiny automobile. + +As the car drove away Spot felt so sad. He wanted to come along for the ride. Spot decided to try out an idea he had. He lay down in the spot on the ground where the car had been parked. + +Spot's family was surprised when they came back to find Spot still lying in the spot. "Come inside Spot", said the dad, "you can't come with us." Spot wagged his tail, he knew his dad was loyal to him, like Spot was loyal to his family. + +Spot followed his dad into the house, but he couldn't help looking back at the automobile. Spot was loyal to his family and he knew they were loyal to him. Spot was glad to be with them, even if he couldn't come on the car ride. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little girl named Jane. Jane really loved to go to church. She and her family went to church every Sunday. + +One Sunday morning, Jane asked her mom why they went to church every week. Her mom smiled and said, "We go to church every week so that we can serve God". + +Jane nodded and replied, "Oh yeah! I can do that too!" + +When they got to church, Jane served God by being kind to others and doing her best to be good. She even sang silly songs in the choir and everyone clapped for her. + +At the end of the service, Jane's mom asked her if she enjoyed serving God. + +Jane smiled a big smile and said, "Yes, Mommy. Serving God makes me happy!" +The sun shined on the beach. Little Jonny and his mom were walking through the sand. They stopped when they saw something on the sand. It was a seal. It was shaking its flippers, "hello," it said. + +Little Jonny waved to the seal. He smiled. He was very excited to meet a new friend. + +The seal was very busy. It was looking around, and grabbing pieces of seaweed. + +Jonny and his mom watched the seal swim away down to the sea. "Let's go and find something else to explore," Mom said. + +They walked and looked around until they saw something. It was a crab. It was busy too, burying itself in the sand. + +Jonny waved his hand to the crab. He smiled. He wanted to show his friendly hello. + +The crab bounced away. Mom and Jonny continued their beach adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Bill. Bill wanted to save the vegetables in his grandpa's garden. But, an evil bug was eating away at them every day. + +One day, Bill decided he was tired of the bug ruining the vegetables. He said to himself, "I will be persistent and find a way to make the bug go away". + +Bill searched his grandpa's garden many times, looking for a way to get rid of the bug. Finally, he had an idea. He grabbed some rocks and built a wall between the vegetables and the bug. + +The next day, the bug was still there, but it couldn't get to the vegetables. Bill knew he had to try something else. He found a bottle of bug spray and sprayed the vegetables until all the bugs were gone. + +Finally, the vegetables were safe. Bill was relieved, so he gave them a big hug. He said, "You are all safe now!" + +The vegetables were so happy. They thanked Bill for being so persistent. They said, "Thank you for releasing us from the bug!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old, and she loved to read. Every day, Sarah would snuggle up in her bed and peek in a book. + +One day, Sarah found an ornament on the floor. It was pale, just like the moon, and Sarah was curious. She held it up to the light and read it. + +"What does it say?" asked Sarah's mom. + +"I don't know," Sarah said. So her mom took the ornament and read it. + +"It says, 'I love you, Sarah!'" + +Sarah smiled. Now she would always remember how much her mom loved her, every time she saw the ornament. And from that day on, Sarah read a book every day. +Jimmy was walking along when he heard a noise. He stopped and listened very carefully. He heard something rustling in the bushes. He wasn't scared, but he wanted to see what was hiding there. So he went closer and peered into the bushes. Suddenly, a little mouse popped out! + +Jimmy said "Hi mouse". The mouse replied "Hi Jimmy. I'm looking for a tip. Do you know where I can find one nearby?" Jimmy thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, I do. Follow me." + +So Jimmy and the mouse went off together. After a while, they arrived at the beach. Jimmy showed the mouse a secret hiding place. "Under the rock here, you'll find a tip," he said. + +The mouse ran over happily and lifted the rock. Sure enough, there was a golden tip! The mouse was very excited. He thanked Jimmy and gave him lots of mouse hugs. Then he ran off with his golden tip. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He had a big silver shield and a shining sword. + +One day the knight decided to visit the King who was in a far away castle. As he rode on his horse, the knight felt a little bit troubled. He wanted to make sure the King was alright. + +Suddenly the knight heard a voice - "Please help me, knight.". He looked around and saw a little squirrel. + +The knight stopped his horse and said, “What’s wrong, little one?†+ +“A big dragon is attacking,†said the squirrel. “The King needs your help!†+ +The knight held up his shield and bravely rode his horse to the King. When he arrived, the King was very happy to see him. Together they fought off the dragon and the King thanked the knight for his help. + +Finally the knight rode back home, feeling proud and brave. And nobody ever troubled him again! +Once upon a time there was a mighty shop. It was a special shop and it sold many things. + +Mabel was a 3 year old girl who loved the shop. She would run in and out of it every day. She was always excited to see what things were inside. + +One day, Mabel looked around and she saw a funny puppet show in the corner. She was so excited that she asked the shopkeeper if she could try to perform. + +The shopkeeper smiled and said yes. He handed Mabel the puppet and said, â€You can be the star of the show, Mabel. Just be sure to perform very well!†+ +Mabel was so happy. She waved and said, â€Thanks! I’ll do my best.†+ +Mabel put on the show and she was mighty good! Everyone cheered and clapped when she was finished. + +Mabel was so proud of herself and she ran back home. She knew she had done a great job, and she couldn’t wait to come back to the shop and perform again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack wanted to eat ice cream, but his mom said no. Jack was very sad and he didn't want to hear that. He started to disagree with his mom, but his mom wouldn't change her mind. + +Jack went to the kitchen, walked towards the fridge and opened the door. Inside, there was a carton of sour milk. He wanted to drink it, but it was so sour that he couldn't. He shut the fridge door. + +Jack started to cry, but then he heard his mom's voice. His mom said, "Why don't you have some ice cream, Jack?". Jack looked up with a big smile. + +He ran to the kitchen and opened the fridge. There was a big bowl of ice cream waiting for him. Jack scooped a spoonful and ate it. It was the most delicious thing he had ever tasted! +Mommy and Ellie were in the kitchen. + +Mommy said, "Ellie, it's time to use the mop." + +Ellie frowned and said, "I don't need it." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you do. The floor is not so fine; it needs cleaning." + +Ellie said, "Do I have to use it? Can't you do it?" + +Mommy shook her head and said, "No, it's something you need to do. Come on, you can use this mop." + +Ellie reluctantly took the mop and began to clean the floor. Soon, the kitchen was shining and Ellie was proud. She smiled to herself and said, "My floor looks so fine!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved music. She had a guitar that she loved to play. Every day she would sit down in her room and rub her guitar. She would pick it up in her hands and push her fingers across the strings. It made a nice, open sound that made her smile. + +One day, the girl was sitting in her room rubbing her guitar when a strange man came to the window. + +The girl looked up with a start and said, "Who are you?" + +The man smiled and said, "I am here to teach you how to play the guitar. Would you like that?" + +The little girl smiled. She had always wanted to learn how to play. She nodded and the man said, "Great! I will teach you everything you need to know." + +The man showed the girl how to pick the guitar and strum the strings. The girl listened carefully and practiced until she was playing the guitar like a pro! + +Every day from then on, the little girl could be found in her room, rubbing her open guitar, playing beautiful music for everyone to hear. +One day, Mommy and Daddy were working in the garden. They were trying to pull some weeds and move some dirt. Mommy's shoulder started to hurt, so she said, "Oh no! We need help." + +Just then, a little voice said "I help!" It was their three-year-old daughter. She came running with a bright smile on her face. She started to help Mommy and Daddy with the garden. + +"Thank you, sweetie!" Mommy said. Daddy said to their daughter, "You are always so helpful." + +Their daughter smiled and said, "Work is fun!" She kept working with Mommy and Daddy and soon the garden was looking very nice. + +When Mommy and Daddy said it was time for lunch, their daughter said, "Yay! But can I keep helping you after?" Mommy looked at Daddy, who smiled and said, "Yes, we can always use some help." +One cold winter day, Sally and her teddy bear were walking through the park. Suddenly, Sally started to shiver. + +Sally's teddy bear said to her, "Sally, why are you shivering? Are you cold?" + +Sally nodded her head and said, "Yes, my skin is too cold. I need something warm to put on." + +Sally looked around for something warm to wear, and soon she came across a regular coat lying on the ground. She picked it up and put it on. + +Immediately, Sally stopped shivering. She turned to her teddy bear and said with a smile, "I feel much better now, thank you." +Once upon a time there was an incredible steam train. The train had the most beautiful colors, red, yellow and blue. Every morning the train would print its way through the countryside. + +One morning as the train was steaming along, it noticed something strange. On the side of the track was a little boy in his pyjamas chasing a dog. The train's driver smiled and waved, but the boy was too busy to notice. The train's driver was so curious he decided to stop and find out more. + +The train pulled up and the driver got out and said, "Hello! What are you doing here?" The boy said, "My dog just ran away, I'm trying to find her." + +The train driver smiled and said, "But it's so late. Why don't you get on the train and, together, we'll print around the track and find her." + +The boy smiled and jumped onto the steam train. Together they searched around, singing and laughing. After a while, they spotted the dog. The boy gave a yelp of joy, "There she is!" + +The train driver and the boy waved goodbye as the train continued to print along its track. Surely this was an incredible steam train! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Rose. Rose liked to explore and one day she found an old cupboard. She opened it and it was very high, so she had to take a big jump to reach inside. + +Inside the cupboard she saw a big bird. The bird asked Rose a funny question, "What is the colour of a cloud?" + +Rose thought for a moment and replied, "A cloud is white." The bird said in a surprised voice, "That's right! You're a smart girl." + +Rose smiled and gave the bird a big hug. From then on, every day when Rose opened the cupboard, the bird was there to ask her questions. They became best friends and shared lots of wonderful stories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. One day, she was walking in the woods with her mommy. Suddenly, Anna saw a snake! She was so scared and wanted to run away. + +"It's okay, Anna," said her mommy. "The snake is harmless. He just wants to add to our adventure!" + +Anna was a bit scared, but she was also brave and curious. So she asked, "Can I add the snake to our adventure too?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes! But you must be very careful not to get too close." + +Anna walked slowly and carefully towards the snake. When she was right in front of it, the snake moved its head and Anna was so excited! She said hi to the snake and they both became friends. + +Anna and her mommy added the snake to their adventure and they all had lots of fun together. +Once there was a bean who was very bossy. She liked to boss everyone around and snap her fingers when she was not happy. One day, she was walking through the forest and snapping her fingers when she saw something strange. + +The bean said, “What is that?†+ +She stepped closer and saw it was a rabbit. The rabbit said, “Hello, I am a rabbit. What are you?†+ +The bean said, “I am a bean and I like to be bossy.†+ +The rabbit said, “Will you be my friend?†+ +The bean smiled and said, “Yes, I will.†+ +The bean and the rabbit became friends and they played together in the forest. They laughed, ran, and snapped their fingers whenever they wanted. They had the best time and were best friends forever. +Once there was a girl named Sue who was three years old. She had a special card. + +One day Sue said to her mom: "Mom, can I go outside and open my card?" + +Mom said, "Yes! Go ahead." + +So Sue went outside and looked at the card. She was so happy that she wanted to touch it. She touched it very softly. + +Suddenly, a big surprise popped out of the card! Sue was amazed. + +The surprise was a puppy with a blue ribbon tied on its neck. She touched the puppy and felt it was so soft and cute. + +Sue was so excited that she ran back inside and showed her mom. They both were happy and hugged. +One day, Mary went to the pond with her purse. She wanted to soak her feet in the cool water. She dipped her toes in but was not sure if she wanted to go all the way in. + +All of a sudden, she heard a loud laugh behind her and saw her best friend Jack. He had a smile on his face as he said to her, "Go ahead and soak, I dare you!" + +Mary wanted to prove she was brave, so she was persistent. She stepped in, one foot at a time, until she was completely soaked. She giggled and Jack laughed right along with her. + +The two ran around the pond, playing tag and splashing in the water. They stayed until the sun went down and Mary had to remember to take her purse with her. She was so happy she had been persistent and dared to soak in the pond. +Mama took Sammy to the movies. Sammy was so excited. When they arrived, Mama bought Sammy a big bucket of popcorn and two cans of soda. Mama said, "I hope you enjoy the movie!" + +Sammy took a big bite of popcorn and said, "This popcorn is so yummy!" He ate it all quickly. + +Mama smiled. Then she asked, "Sammy, why was the popcorn so cheap?" + +Sammy thought for a moment and said, "Because I got it from a special movie popcorn machine. It popped the popcorn while we waited in line. It was so much fun to watch!" + +Mama laughed. "I'm glad you had fun. Let's see if we can find some more cheap popcorn so we can have another snack!" + +Sammy smiled. He was so excited. He hoped they would find more popcorn so they could keep enjoying the movie! +Once upon a time there was a strong little girl called Sarah. She wanted to drive so she could go wherever she wanted. One day she asked her mom if she could get a license. Her mom said she was too little and that she had to wait. Sarah was sad. + +So, her mom took her to a big building. Inside there were many people with papers. Mom asked one of the people for a license. She said Sarah was very strong and could drive safely. The person looked at Sarah and said she needed to do a test. + +Mom took Sarah to a special seat. Sarah had to answer some questions, look at some pictures and press some buttons. Mom said if Sarah did a good job she would get a license. Sarah worked very hard and passed the test. + +When Sarah saw the license, she was very happy. She hugged her mom and said, “I can drive now!†From that day Sarah drove around with her new license. Everywhere she went she was very strong and careful. +Once upon a time there was a big dependable bear named Bob. He lived in a cozy home high up in the mountains. One day, Bob started to want a bath. He looked all around his house but he couldn't find any bathtub! So Bob asked his best friend, Rabbit, if he knew where he could soak his furry body. + +Rabbit said, "You can come over to my house and take a bath in my bathtub!" + +Bob happily agreed and so he hopped over to Rabbit's house. When he arrived, Rabbit took him to the bathtub and started to fill it up with warm water. Bob jumped in and splashed around until he was all nice and clean. + +Once Bob was done, Rabbit gave him a big hug and told him that he was always there for him when he needed a dependable friend. +Once there was a little girl named Sandy. Sandy liked to play outside, but sometimes it was hard for her to find friends to play with. One day, Sandy decided to go explore. + +She ventured into the woods, and then she saw a bird! It was a beautiful red robin. Sandy was very excited. + +The bird began to chirp and it encouraged Sandy to keep walking. She followed it until she found a small, fragile bird's nest. + +Sandy watched the nest for a few minutes and then she noticed something in it. It was a tiny egg! She was so happy. + +Sandy's grandma said, "Sandy, the bird lives there, so be very quiet and make sure not to touch it. It will take a few minutes for the bird to come back. In the meantime, why don't you encourage it from afar?" + +Sandy smiled and nodded. She flew like a bird to a nearby tree and started cheering for the brave little bird. After a few minutes, Sandy saw the bird return to its nest with food for its egg! Sandy was so proud of the bird and felt encouraged to explore her world even more! +Once upon a time there was a strong animal. The animal was in the forest looking for food. It saw a berry bush and quickly ran over to it. It started to eat the juicy berries. Just then, another animal appeared. The animal said, "Hi there! What are you doing?" + +The strong animal paused and said, "I'm eating some berries." + +The other animal said, "That looks tasty! Can I join you?" + +The strong animal said, "Sure. There's plenty to share!" + +So the two animals ate the berries together. After they were done, they said goodbye and went their separate ways. + +The strong animal paused and thought to itself, "I was so lucky to find such a kind friend!" +Once there was a pink pig and her name was Molly. One day, Molly went out to gather some food. As she was walking around, she came across a tasty looking bush. She decided to take a closer look and saw a lot of yummy treats. + +Molly pushed her pink nose into the bush and was about to start eating, when she heard a voice. + +"Excuse me, is that your nose in my bush?" it said. + +Molly stepped back and looked around. She saw a small bunny standing there looking at her. + +Molly said, "Yes, it's my nose. I was just trying to gather some food." + +The bunny hopped closer and said, "I know a much better place you can gather food. Come with me and I'll show you." + +Molly followed the bunny and he showed her a nearby corn field. There were lots of corn cobs just waiting to be picked. Molly happily started to gather them and her tummy was soon full. + +The bunny and Molly became good friends and every so often they would meet up to gather food together. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She liked to go on rides every day. + +One day, Lucy's parents took her to a big amusement park. Lucy was so excited! She ran to the first ride she saw, which looked like a big pick. + +Lucy's dad said, "That's a very modern ride." + +"What does 'modern' mean?" asked Lucy. + +"It means new and fun," said Dad. + +So Lucy hopped on the modern ride and started to ride. She rode around and around, up and down. Lucy laughed and waved at her parents as she passed them. + +When the ride was over, Lucy smiled and said, "That was fun! Can we ride it again?" + +Her parents laughed and said, "Of course! Let's go!" + +So off they went for another fun ride on the modern pick! +Once upon a time there was a cat named Sam. Sam was very happy and liked to eat. He was always ready for breakfast in the morning and liked to watch the sunrise. + +One morning, Sam saw that the sun was rising and he felt excited. He meowed and said, "Yay! Sunrise!" + +Right then, Sam's mommy called from the kitchen. "Are you ready for breakfast, Sam?" she asked. + +"Yes, I'm ready," said Sam, and he followed his mommy to the kitchen. He was so happy that he jumped around in circles. + +Then he saw his bowl of yummy food. "Yum!" he said, and he immediately started eating. He ate and ate until his bowl was empty. + +Afterward, Sam snuggled up with his mommy and watched the sunrise until the sun moved away, and then he went off to nap. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She had just turned three and she was so excited. Lucy put on her best dress and went to the hospital with Mommy. + +When they arrived, a nice doctor welcomed them. The doctor was wearing a white coat and a face mask. Her eyes smiled at Lucy. + +Lucy looked around the hospital. She saw lots of nurses, but no other children. She felt a little bit scared. + +The doctor said, “We’re going to take a few pictures of your tummy today. Are you hungry?†+ +Lucy was a bit surprised. “Yes!†+ +The doctor smiled. “If you’re a good girl, I’ll get you a treat after we’re done. How does that sound?†+ +Lucy grinned. “Yay!†+ +The doctor and the nurses all laughed. Then they got to work. Lucy was a very brave girl, and soon she had her pictures taken. The doctor gave her a big hug and some candy. + +It was a great day at the hospital. Lucy felt so happy and proud of herself. She knew she was brave and strong—just like the doctor. +Once upon a time, there lived a generous tiger named Tim. Tim lived in a small forest and his only companion was a brave little mouse named Mike. + +One day, Mike was really hungry and he wondered if Tim would share some of his food. So he came up to Tim and asked, "Will you be generous and share your food with me?" + +Tim said, "Yes, of course. I'm always happy to help." + +So Mike happily started eating. After he was done, he thanked Tim and said, "Can I have some more?" + +Tim smiled and said, "I'd love to help, but this is all I have. Sorry!" + +Mike was disappointed but he understood. He thanked Tim again and was about to leave when Tim said, "Why don't you come to my forest tomorrow? There are lots of fruits and nuts there, and you can have as much as you like!" + +Mike was so excited! "Really? That would be wonderful!" he said. + +So the next day, Mike followed Tim to the forest. Tim was true to his word and showed Mike all the generous treats he could eat. There were apples and nuts, and even honeycombs! + +Mike was so happy. "Thank you, Tim!" he said. + +Tim smiled at Mike and said, "You're welcome! It's important to share with friends. Now, did you want to stay +Once upon a time, there was a smart machine. The machine blinked and spun round and round. It shined in the sun with its silver light. + +One day, a little 3 year old boy saw the machine. He was excited and asked his mommy, "What is that?" + +Mommy replied, "That is a smart machine. It is special because it blinks and spins. It's very interesting!" + +The little boy was so excited, he asked, "Can I explore it? Can I touch it?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, go ahead and explore it. Just be careful and don't break it, okay?" + +The little boy waved his hand and ran over to the machine. He jumped up and down, and giggled as he watched the machine blink and spin. + +At the end of the day, the little boy smiled and said, "Mommy, thank you for showing me the smart machine. I love it!" + +And from then on, the 3 year old boy and the machine were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Josh. He was so glad for his first ever vacation. He was going away with his mom and dad to a beautiful beach. + +Josh and his family were so excited to be on vacation. Every morning, Josh would go and play in the sand while his parents set up the beach chairs. + +One day his mom said to him, "Josh, I'm going to go get us some drinks. Will you lock the tent while I'm gone?" Josh was so proud that his mom trusted him to lock the tent. He ran off to the tent to lock the zipper shut. + +Josh smiled as he ran back to his parents. He was so glad that he could help them stay safe while they were on vacation. +Bob was washing his hands in the sink. The warm water felt good on his skin and the texture of the soap was bubbly. All of a sudden, Bob heard a voice. + +"What are you doing?" A small girl asked with curiosity. + +"I am washing my hands" Bob said. + +"Why?" the little girl asked. + +"To make them clean," Bob said with a smile. + +Just then, a loud voice rang out. It was Bob's mom and she sounded angry. + +"Bob come here now!" She shouted. + +Bob quickly dried his hands and ran over to his mom. + +"What do you want, mommy?" Bob asked. + +His mom looked at him with a stern face. + +"I told you not to get your hands dirty, now don't you ever do that again," she said in an angry voice. + +Bob nodded his head and his mom gave him a hug. She smiled and said "Now go and play". + +Bob smiled and ran off, happy that his mom was no longer angry. +Tom and Penny were best friends. They were both very friendly and enjoyed spending time together. One day, Tom asked Penny, "Will you marry me?" and Penny said, "Yes!" Everyone was so happy. + +Soon they started planning a special wedding. Everyone was invited and they asked their families to help. Tom's mom made them a beautiful dress for Penny and his dad made Tom a new suit. + +At the wedding Tom and Penny shared a very special kiss. They were so excited to be married. Afterwards, they ate delicious food and danced all night long. + +At the end of the night, Penny gave Tom a special penny to remember the day. Tom said, "I will never forget this. You are my best friend and now my wife." They hugged each other and everyone cheered. It was a perfect day. +Once upon a time, there was a wise whale who wanted to escape from his big pond. He asked the fish and frogs around him if they knew how to help him. + +The fish said, “No, we can’t help you.†The frogs said, “You can’t escape.†They were all very sad for the wise whale. + +Suddenly, a big bird swooped down from the sky and said, “I know how you can escape!†The bird offered to take the wise whale to the ocean, where he would be free. + +The wise whale was very excited. He said, “Thank you! Let’s go.†So, the big bird and the wise whale flew away to the ocean. + +The wise whale was so happy. He finally escaped from his big pond and was free to explore the ocean. +Mommy said to her little girl, "Let's make something today!" The little girl clapped her hands and smiled. + +Mommy had a great idea. She suggested that they build a house for their dolls. The little girl thought this was a very good suggestion and was very excited. + +They went to the garage and found lots of different things that they could use to build the house. Mommy showed the little girl how to use a screwdriver. She said, "Let's screw these together and it will make a strong frame for the house". + +The little girl agreed and they started to work. Mommy found some old cardboard boxes and they used them to make walls. The little girl was so excited that she smiled. Mommy suggested they use some fake flowers to decorate the house and make it look beautiful. + +The little girl loved Mommy's suggestion. She started to search in the garage and she found some fake flowers. She put them all around the house and it looked so pretty! + +The little girl was so happy with the house and she thanked Mommy for her suggestion. Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome my darling. I'm so glad you liked it". +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived together in a house. One friend was deaf, but that did not stop them from having lots of fun together. + +The friends were always up to something. One day, they thought of the perfect plan - they would deliver something special to a new person in their town. + +The first friend said, "Let's go! Let's deliver it!" + +The second friend was nervous but excited. She replied, "Yes, let's go! I think this is a great idea." + +The two friends got their stuff ready and set off on their way. After a long journey, they arrived at their destination. They got out of their car, feeling a bit shy. + +But when they knocked on the door and saw the smiling face of the new person, they got excited. The deaf friend signed to the new person and they all hugged and shared their present. + +The friends had lots of fun that day, and afterwards they promised to stay friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a brave prince. He had a big sword and he wanted to protect everyone in his kingdom. + +One day, he saw a dragon flying towards the castle. He knew he had to do something, so he grabbed his sword and ran outside. + +He ran towards the dragon and yelled, "Go away!" But the dragon was so big and strong - the prince was helpless. He didn't know what to do. + +Then, the prince had an idea. He told the dragon, "Let's have a sword fight and if I win, you have to go away." + +The dragon agreed and the prince got ready. He stretched his arms and legs to prepare for the fight. + +The fight began and, to everyone's surprise, the prince won! He had beaten the dragon with his sword. + +The dragon was so amazed and he flew away, never to be seen again. + +The prince cheered and everyone in the castle cheered with him. He had saved the day and everyone was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a tiger. He liked to joke around and make people laugh. He lived in a big, green jungle. + +One day, he decided to go on a walk. He saw a very dangerous-looking snake nearby and got a bit scared. + +"Don't worry," said the snake. "I was only joking! I'm not dangerous at all." + +The tiger laughed. He thought it was funny that the snake wanted to make a joke. He asked the snake to tell him another joke. + +"Why don't tigers like jokes? Because they're too dangerous!" said the snake. + +The tiger laughed even harder. He thought that was the funniest joke ever. He thanked the snake and continued on his way, feeling happy and safe. +One day, Mandy took her orange blanket outside to fold. All around, she could taste the sweet, warm air of summer. As she worked, she heard a funny noise. It sounded like a hum, and it was coming from the garden. + +Mandy went to investigate. When she got there, she saw a funny orange creature. It was making the hums! + +Mandy asked, “Who are you?†+ +The creature replied, “I am a Honey Bee. I love the taste of the sweet, orange flowers.†+ +Mandy smiled. She said, “Would you like some help? I can help you stay warm while you sleep.†+ +The bee was delighted. Mandy folded up the orange blanket and placed it in the bee’s nest, where it kept the bee snug and warm. + +The bee thanked Mandy for her help and flew away. They said their goodbyes, and Mandy went back to fold her orange blanket. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey named Tom. Tom liked to go for long walks in the afternoon. +One day, Tom was out for a walk in the hot summer sun and suddenly he heard a voice shouting, "Stop!" Tom stopped in his tracks and looked around. +The voice belonged to a big, friendly bear who said, "I'm very hungry. Would you like to have lunch with me?" +Tom thought and then replied, "Yes, that would be nice. What shall we have?" +The bear replied, "I was thinking a nice hot turkey sandwich would be perfect!" +Tom smiled and both of them set off to find the ingredients for their special lunch. +Once upon a time there was a happy dancer. She liked to dance and sing everyday. + +One day she wanted to relax, so she decided to take a break from dancing. She took a deep breath and lay down on the grass. She closed her eyes, and let the sun warm her face. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a bad noise. Her eyes opened and she saw a big insect nearby. +"Yuck!" she said. She quickly jumped up and started to dance away. + +The insect shouted "Wait! Please don't go!" + +The dancer paused and looked back. "Why not?", she asked. + +The insect said "I'm so sorry I scared you. I just wanted to tell you something. I think you're a really great dancer." + +The dancer smiled and thanked the insect. "Thank you, that's so kind of you to say." She turned to go, but then paused and said "Don't worry, you can relax here now. I won't bother you again." + +The insect thanked her and said goodbye. The happy dancer continued her dance and sang along with the warm sun. +Once upon a time there was a rocket. It was red and shiny. It sat in a comfy chair in the garden. One day the rocket felt very happy and lively. It wanted to try something new. + +Suddenly it had an idea. It wanted to bounce! So the rocket hopped down from the comfy chair and wiggled its way over to the grass. Then it took a deep breath and bounced up in the air. + +The rocket had so much fun that it kept bouncing. It bounced so high, it almost touched the sky. + +"Wow!" said a little girl. She had been watching the rocket bounce in the garden. "That looks like so much fun!" + +The rocket smiled and said, "It is! Do you want to try?" + +The little girl nodded eagerly. So the rocket taught her how to bounce. Soon the two of them were soaring happily through the air. +Once upon a time, there was a pleasant, charming girl. She loved to organize things, so she decided to organize a picnic. She went outside and saw a beautiful tree, perfect for a picnic. + +The girl asked the tree, "Will you be my picnic place today?" +The tree replied, "Yes, I would love to be your picnic place." + +The girl was so excited! She started to organize her picnic. She spread the tablecloth on the ground and put out the yummy food. She said, "This is going to be the best picnic ever!" + +Then, she saw some of her friends coming. She said, ""Hey, my friends! Come and join me for a picnic under this lovely tree!" + +Her friends were so happy and enjoyed the picnic. They ruled the day, under the charming tree. + +The End. +Freddy was walking home from the playground. He was carrying his ball and thinking about his friends. His friends were always so much fun to play with. + +Suddenly, Freddy paused. He saw a piece of gum on the ground. He had never seen gum before, so he felt so excited. He bent down to pick it up. + +The gum was shiny and yellow. Freddy wondered what it was like to chew it. He put it in his pocket and kept walking. + +When he got home, Freddy ran to his grandma. He showed the gum to her and asked, "What is this?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "That's gum, sweetheart." + +Freddy was a bit scared. He asked, "What does it do?" + +Grandma replied, "It makes your mouth feel dull, so you don't have to talk anymore." + +Freddy chewed the gum for a few minutes. He liked the way it felt. Then, he paused and smiled. He had learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She had a naughty habit of stealing things from the store. One day, her mummy caught her stealing a bag of rice. + +Mummy asked, "What are you doing, Jane?" + +Jane felt embarrassed and tried to hide the bag. She said, "Nothing, Mummy". + +Mummy could see that Jane was lying, so she said firmly, "Jane, you must always tell the truth. Now put the bag of rice back where you found it." + +Jane hung her head and put the bag back on the shelf. Her heart was heavy. She knew that stealing was wrong and she had embarrassed her mummy. + +Mummy knelt down and hugged Jane. She said, "It's ok, I'm still proud of you. Let's go home and make some nice rice for dinner." + +Jane was happy that her mummy still loved her and she vowed never to steal from the store again. + +The end. +Carol went to school with her notebook in her hand. She was so excited. She hopped and skipped around the school yard with her friends, playing lively games. + +Suddenly, it began to rain. The ground was wet and muddy. The children rushed to the shelter and looked out. + +“What can we do now?†asked Carol. “Let’s wash our hands first,†replied her teacher. + +The children washed their hands in the puddle and then went back outside to play. Carol and her friends ran around, splashing the mud and making a huge mess. + +When it was time to go home, Carol noticed that her notebook was covered in mud. Her teacher saw this and said, “Let’s take it to the stream and wash it.†+ +Carol and her teacher took the notebook to the stream and washed it in the running water. When they were done, Carol’s notebook was as good as new. She was so happy to have her notebook back that she started to play lively games with her friends right away! +One day, Mama took her little girl to the park. The sun was shining brightly and the girl saw a patch of grass nearby. + +Mama said, "Let's sit here on the grass and study it together." + +The little girl was so excited! She began to look closely at the patch of grass and noticed how brilliant and bright the shades of green were. + +Mama pointed out a tiny bug and said "Can you find the bug?" + +The little girl looked closely and spotted the bug. She said, "I found it, Mama!" + +Mama smiled and said, "What a brilliant job studying the patch of grass! You are so smart, my girl!" + +The little girl smiled proudly as they continued to study the patch together. +Freddy was hungry. He sat by the table and saw a big bowl of yummy strawberries. They looked juicy and smelled sweet. He couldn’t wait to taste them! + +“Can I have some?†Freddy asked, looking up at his mom. + +“Of course!†she said with a smile, handing him a spoon. + +Freddy’s eyes lit up. He opened his mouth wide and tasted the strawberry. The sweet flavor spread across his tongue. It was delicious! + +“Can I have more?†he asked, his mouth still open. + +“Yes, but only a few more. You can count them,†his mom said as she passed him a few extra strawberries. + +Freddy put them in his mouth, one by one. With each bite, he could tell that his mom was dependable and gave him lots of sweetness. He smiled and thanked her for the wonderful treat. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. He was very young, only 3 years old. One day he went with his mother to the beach. As they walked along the beach, they saw a big rock. Sam wanted to push it. He pushed hard and suddenly it opened! Inside the rock was a treasure chest! + +Sam excitedly opened the chest and saw lots of shining coins and jewels. He was so happy. His mother smiled and said, “Well done, Sam. You found a treasure!†Sam smiled and put everything in his pocket. + +At home, Sam and his mother counted all the treasure. Sam said, “I’m so happy. I found such a big treasure!†+ +His mother smiled and said, “Yes, you did Sam. That was very brave of you to push the big rock.†+ +Sam and his mother shared the treasure between them. They were so happy and felt really lucky. From that day onwards, Sam would always remember his open treasure and the brave thing he did to find it. +Bob was hungry. He was so hungry that he thought he could eat the whole pizza. +Bob said, "I want to eat pizza!" His mum said, "Run to the shop, they will have pizza." So Bob ran. + +He had never run so fast! He wanted to get the pizza before it was all gone. When he got to the shop, he saw an empty box. +"Where is the pizza?" asked Bob, his eyes wide. +The shopkeeper said, "I'm sorry, we are all out." + +Bob was sad. He was so disappointed that he couldn't get his pizza. He said his goodbye, and ran back home. +Mum saw the sad look on his face, and said, "Don't worry, next time we will get Pizza!" +Once upon a time there was a lion who was very fierce. He lived in the jungle and was a big leader among all the animals. One day as he was walking through the jungle he came across a bunch of monkeys. The monkeys were putting on a show for the lion and everyone else in the jungle. The monkeys were entertaining the animals with their funny antics and the lion began to laugh. + +The lion clapped his mighty paws together and cheered on the monkeys. Everyone in the jungle was in awe of the performance that the monkeys had put on. + +Suddenly a hanger came flying through the trees. It nearly hit the lion on the head. The lion got very angry and used his fierce roar. He said, "who threw that hanger at me?". + +The monkeys were scared and they all pointed at one little monkey. The little monkey said, "It was me! I'm sorry. I just thought it would be funny to throw a hanger at the lion". + +The lion looked at the little monkey and said, "I forgive you, but only this once. Don't let this happen again". The little monkey smiled and the lion began to applaud. Everyone in the jungle cheered. The little monkey was happy that the lion had forgiven him. From then on the lion and monkey were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a whale. It was an interesting whale. One day, it saw a boy. The whale said, "Hi, what's your name?" The little boy replied, "My name is Jojo." The whale asked Jojo, "Where do you want to go?" Jojo said, "I want to go to the beach." + +The whale said, "Listen to me. Don't lie to me. The beach is too far away for you. You must stay close to the shore." Jojo said, "Yes, I will stay close to the shore." The whale smiled and said, "Ok, let's go." Then the whale and Jojo swam together in the ocean. It was an interesting trip! When they reached the beach, Jojo thanked the whale. Then he said goodbye to the whale and ran off. + +The whale watched Jojo until he was out of sight then said to himself, "What an interesting little boy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Poppy. One day, Poppy was walking in the swamp and she found something original. It was a magical stick! She was so happy, she picked it up and began to dance around. + +Suddenly, something moved in the swamp - it was a big frog. Poppy was so scared, she shouted and slapped the frog. The frog became very angry and hopped away. + +Poppy sat down and began to cry. + +Then she heard a voice say, "Don't worry, why don't you come with me and I'll show you something original." Poppy looked up, and saw an old lady smiling at her. The lady said, "Come with me and I'll show you something wonderful." + +Poppy decided to trust the lady and they both walked away. When they arrived, the old lady showed Poppy a beautiful lake with bright green plants, a frog hopping around and a rainbow in the sky. + +Poppy looked around in amazement. "This is so original!" she said. + +The old lady smiled and said, "Yes, that's why I brought you here. So you can see how wonderful the world can be." + +Poppy was so happy, she hugged the old lady and thanked her for the special gift. +Jill was in her garden. She saw a blue comet in the sky. She shouted "Look, a blue comet!" Her little brother, Tom, looked up and said "What's that?" + +Jill pointed up at the sky and said "It's a comet! It stands up in the sky like this." She stood up and held her hands up in the air. + +Tom said "It's so high!" + +"Yes!" said Jill. "But it's just right up there and it's very special. I like it." + +Tom smiled and said "Me too. Let's stand here and watch it." + +So they stood together in the garden and watched the blue comet until it went away. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Billy and Dave. They lived in the same village and were best friends. + +One day, Billy said to Dave, “Let’s go solve the motor.†Dave was so excited. The two of them both raced to the motor, which was in the town center. + +When they arrived, they could see that the motor was broken. They looked around but they had no idea what to do. Dave noticed an old lady nearby, and he asked her, “Please help us solve the motor.†+ +The old lady smiled and said, “I can help you, but you need to do all the work yourselves.†Dave and Billy looked at each other, a bit scared, but determined to solve the motor. + +They worked all day until finally, the motor was fixed. Dave and Billy looked at the motor, proud of their work. Billy said, “We did it. We solved the motor!†+ +Just then, Dave saw something out of the corner of his eye. It was his next-door neighbour, and he was looking very envious. Dave and Billy looked at each other, smiled, and knew that they had done something amazing. +Jack and Sarah walked together to the pool. They both loved the pool very much. Jack said to Sarah, "It will be great to swim in the pool today." +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, it will be great. We can play in the pool too!" + +They got their swimsuits on, then ran out to the pool. Jack was so happy that he started running around the edge of the pool, circling his little sister while they both laughed. + +They went into the pool and splashed in the water. They floated around in the pool, playing games and having fun. + +Then, after a while, they got out of the pool and shared some snacks. As they were eating, Jack touched Sarah's arm gently and said, "I love you, Sarah." Sarah smiled and said, "I love you too, Jack." + +They held hands, and walked home feeling very happy. +Mandy and her daddy were having lots of fun. They were pretending. Daddy was making a rhythm with some drums. He had drums of many different sizes. + +Mandy laughed and said, "Daddy, that's so loud!" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Don't worry, baby! I can make it softer too." + +So Daddy changed the rhythm. He used his hands to hit the drum gently. He made a soft sound. + +Mandy smiled. She loved it. She put her hands together and clapped with the rhythm. She said, "Let's pretend we are in a big band!" + +Daddy laughed and said, "Okay!" He played the drum even softer and they began to dance. + +The two twirled around, laughing and having the best time. Daddy picked Mandy up and she hugged him tight. "That was the best pretend ever," she said. + +Daddy smiled and said, "I'm so glad you enjoyed it, my sweet little one." +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jessica. She was very proud of her talent for designing. Jessica loved to draw cute pictures of cats and puppies. She was blissfully unaware of any envy that her skills inspired in others. + +One day, Jessica's friend Mary saw her drawings and felt angry and jealous. She said to Jessica, "Those pictures are so nice. I wish I could draw like you!" + +Jessica was surprised by Mary's reaction, but she wasn't upset. She smiled at Mary and said, "I can show you how to design too. It's not hard - just let me help you!" + +Mary felt relieved, and she and Jessica spent the whole day drawing together. In the end, Mary had created her own beautiful drawing, and she was very proud of it. The two friends hugged, and Jessica smiled, knowing she had helped make a new friend happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Tom and Jane. They were always together and enjoyed playing games. +One day they saw a fight and Tom said he was brave and wanted to join. Jane didn't want to join the fight but Tom convinced her to try. +Tom ran to join the fight but Jane stayed back feeling scared. However, she didn't want Tom to do it all by himself. +So Jane took a deep breath and ran to join the fight too. She was terrified but felt braver with her friend beside her. +Just before the fight started, Tom grabbed Jane's hand, smiled and said: "It will be all right, we will do it together." + +The fight was scary but Tom and Jane held hands tight. The fight ended and no one was hurt. +Tom and Jane felt happy, excited and safe. It was a soft ending that everyone was happy with. +Tom looked at Jane and said: "We did it! We did it together!" And their friendship was stronger than ever. +The end. +Toby was outside playing in the garden. He loved playing with his toy car and making the engine noises. As Toby was playing the sky grew very dark and rumbles of thunder echoed in the distance. Toby got worried and started to cry. + +Momma came running out to help and hugged Toby tight. + +"It's okay sweetheart," She said, "It's just thunder and lightning. That's all." + +Toby calmed down but still looked a bit scared. Momma then gently urged Toby to go inside the house and said "Let's go inside until it stops". + +So Toby and Momma went inside and watched the lightning flash through the window. Toby wanted to go back outside to play but Momma urged him to wait until the storm was gone. + +After a while the storm passed and the sky was blue once again. Toby was so happy that he ran out in the garden and started playing with his toy car again, engine noises and all. Momma smiled and watched fondly as Toby played in the sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a short, round bear named Benny. Benny was curious, and he liked to explore. One day he came across a big, strong crane. The crane had a sign on it that said, "Weigh Here!" Benny was curious so he decided to get on the crane to weigh himself. + +The crane's scale beeped and the number 20 flashed on the display. Benny was delighted, he thought he must be a big, strong bear! + +Suddenly an old man with a mild voice came out from the nearby shop. He said, "No, that is too much! You must be a light, small bear. Hop off the scale now!" + +Benny thought the old man was wrong as he hopped off the scale. He said, "I'm big and strong, not small and light". + +The old man replied, "It's alright, Benny. You are still a big, strong bear. You just don't weigh too much." + +Benny smiled and said, "Thank you, Sir!" + +The old man smiled and the two of them waved goodbye. Benny knew the old man was right, he wasn't too heavy, but he was still big, strong and mighty! +Harry and Lucy were best friends. They were both 3 years old and liked to play together a lot. One day, they decided to prepare a journey. They got a big map, showed each other all the places they could go and both started to giggle. + +“Let’s go on an adventure!†said Lucy. + +“Can I help?†asked Harry. + +“Yes!†replied Lucy as she was getting very playful. They both started looking for the best path on the map and planning their journey. + +Finally, Lucy said: “We need to go here. It looks like so much fun.†She was pointing at a spot on the map. + +Harry was excited. “Let’s go then!†+ +They both started running. Lucy was even smiling and waving at the map. They found their way and the journey was so much fun. At the end of their adventure, they both hugged and knew they had had the best day ever. +Once upon a time there was a lucky girl. Her name was Sally and she loved playing outside. One day, as she was playing, she heard a loud noise. It was a tornado! It was coming towards where she was playing. + +Sally quickly ran inside her house to find her mom. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Sally. We will be lucky and we will be safe." + +Sally's mom grabbed hold of Sally's hand and said, "Let's get some blankets and attach them to the door. That way, it will stay shut if the tornado comes." + +So, Sally and her mom worked together to attach the blankets to the door. It was a strong attachment and they knew it would keep them safe. + +When it was all done, Sally looked at her mom and said, "We are lucky mommy, aren't we? We will be safe now." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes Sally, we are very lucky." +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maria who went to the library. When Maria went inside, she saw a tasty looking cake on a table. She went over to the table and said, "Wow, what a tasty cake!" + +Just then, a voice from around the corner of the library said, "That is my cake! I made it this morning!" Maria was surprised and looked around to see who said it. + +In the corner, she saw a short man with a big mustache. He said to her, "My name is David and I am a librarian. I made the cake for all the children who come to the library. Would you like to try it?" + +Maria was very happy and said, "Yes please!" David cut a slice of the cake and placed it on a plate. Maria took a bite and said, "It's so tasty!" She thanked David for the cake and promised to come back to the library soon. + +The next day, Maria returned to the library and what did she see? A whole new library appears out of nowhere! Maria was so happy and excited. She wanted to explore this new library and see what it had in store. +Sandy was walking in the park. She saw a big handle on the ground and walked over to it. She was curious and wanted to see what it was. She reached out and touched the handle. She pulled it and it started to open! Sandy was happy to find a big box. She wondered what was inside. + +"What do you think is in there, Sandy?" asked her mom. + +"I don't know," Sandy said, looking inside the box. + +"Well, why don't you reach in and find out?" said Sandy's mom. + +Sandy reached out her hand and felt around. She pulled out a small toy car. + +"Wow! Look at that!" said Sandy's mom. + +Sandy was excited and quickly started pushing the car around the park. She smiled and laughed as she made the car go faster and faster. + +"Thank you for helping me open the box, Mommy!" said Sandy. + +"You're welcome, Sandy," said her mom. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. His name was Stubbs. He was very stubborn and he loved to eat carrots. + +One day he saw a carrot in the soil. The carrot looked very tasty, so Stubbs dug his paws in the soil and tried to get it out. But it was stuck. He tried to pull it out but it was too hard! + + Then the bunny remembered that he had seen a sharp stick on a tree. He hopped to the tree and saw the stick. He used the stick to dig and sharp away at the soil so he could get to the carrot. + +Finally, Stubbs got the carrot out! He was so happy that he hopped off to eat the carrot. + +“Woo hoo!†he said, “I love being stubborn!†+Once upon a time, there was a mom, dad, and a little girl. They liked to go on drives all around the city. One day, they went on a drive in their car and when they stopped at the park, the little girl found a mysterious note on the ground. + +"I wonder what it says, daddy," exclaimed the excited little girl. + +Her dad picked up the note and said, "Let's read it together and find out." + +The note said: "Follow the clues to find something special!" + +The little girl was so excited she nearly jumped out of the car! She asked, "Where do we go, Daddy?" + +Her dad replied, "Let's drive around the city and see if we can find the clues." + +So, the family set off in search of the mysterious clues. They drove around the city and eventually, they found the clues. + +At the end of the journey, they found the special surprise inside a box. The little girl was so happy and excited. + +"I love going on drives with you, Daddy!" she exclaimed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she decided to part from her house. + +Alice looked up in the sky and saw a beautiful comet. She wanted to know more about it, so she asked her mom "What is that shiny star up in the sky?" + +Her mom replied, "That is a comet, sweetie. It is very healthy and moving around the sky." + +Alice was so excited and wanted to touch the comet. But she knew that was not possible, so she waved goodbye to the comet and decided to go explore the garden. She had a healthy time running around and playing with her garden friends. + +At the end of the day, Alice waved goodbye to the comet in the sky and returned to her house. What a great adventure for Alice! +Molly was a little girl who loved to cut pieces of paper. She always loved to use her scissors to create new shapes and pictures. + +One day, Molly's mother was in the kitchen cooking dinner. Steam filled the air as she heated a big pot of water. + +Molly ran in to get her scissors and asked her mom, "What are you doing?" Her mother said she was making dinner but worried that Molly was trying to cut something dangerous. + +Molly nodded and said, "No fear, I'm just gonna cut some paper!" + +Molly went back to the kitchen and started to cut a few strips of paper, being careful not to cut herself. The steam was rising, but Molly was happy creating shapes and patterns. She felt relieved that, with a little practice, she could now use her scissors without danger. + +When her mother saw Molly making all sorts of designs, she was happy that Molly had learned how to use the scissors safely and enjoyed it too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very sick. Her name was Maggie and everyone was worried about her. + +Her mom gave her lots of hugs and held her tight. Maggie shivered from the cold. "It's okay sweetie," her mom said softly. + +Maggie's doctor was very kind. He asked her questions about how she was feeling and gave her medicine to make her better. The doctor said Maggie was a very patient patient. + +One day, Maggie had to see a special doctor who was coming from far away. He had a big white hat and a funny face. Maggie thought he looked fake. + +When the doctor saw Maggie, he asked her to close his eyes. Then he did something strange. He asked Maggie to pick a pretend flower. + +Maggie pretended to pick a flower and showed it to the doctor. He smiled and said, "Great job!" Maggie began to feel better and started to shiver less. + +The doctor was glad to see that Maggie was feeling better and promised to come back again soon. Maggie was so happy to know she was getting better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was 3 years old and liked to have fun. One day, he saw a drum. He liked the drum and it looked nice, so he picked it up and took it with him. + +The little boy took the drum with him to the park. From far away, he could hear the music. He was curious and followed the sound. + +When he arrived, he saw a charming man playing the drum. The man smiled and asked the little boy, “Do you want to have a go?†The little boy looked at him and nodded. + +So, the man and the little boy shared the drum, playing together. They played for a little while, enjoying their time in the park. And, before long, it was time to go home. But, it was an afternoon the little boy would always remember. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable caterpillar named Jack. He liked to take walks in the garden to smell the blooming flowers. One day while he was walking, he saw a pretty yellow flower. + +He said, “Hello, pretty flower! May I smell you?†+ +The flower replied, “Yes, you may. I am here to bloom. Would you like to stay and watch me bloom?†+ +Jack was excited and said, “Yes, please! I would love to watch!†+ +Jack stayed with the flower for a few days and watched it bloom. When it was finished, Jack thanked the flower for letting him watch and wished it well. The flower thanked Jack for his company and waved goodbye. + +Jack started walking again, smiling from ear to ear. He felt great knowing that he had been dependable and shared a beautiful moment with the bloom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She was very excited because she was going on a big adventure. + +Sally walked to the park and saw a big tree. She looked around, and there was a very big hill. + +Sally said to herself, "I'm ready to pick a pass!" Sally ran to the top of the hill and picked the pass. She was so happy that she shouted out, "I did it!" + +Suddenly, Sally heard a voice. It was an old man. He said, "Well done, young lady! Are you ready to try again?" + +Sally smiled and said, "Yes! I'm ready!" She raced back down the hill and tried to pick another pass. + +Sally picked it! She was so proud of herself and she said, "I did it again!" + +The old man smiled and said, "You did it! Good job, Sally!" + +Sally was so excited and said, "Let's go again! I'll pick another pass!" + +And so, Sally had a lot of fun picking passes and she was very proud of herself. +Once, there was a girl called Abi. She had a jar full of shells. She was very careful with it and kept it safe. + +Abi went to the beach. She was so excited to find more shells! She gathered the shells and put them carefully into the jar. + +On her way home, Abi walked past a group of children playing. One of the boys said to her, "Your jar looks interesting! Can I hold it?" Abi grinned and said, "Be careful, it's full of shells!" + +The boy inspected the jar up close. But he was too excited, and he dropped it! The jar broke into pieces and spilled the shells all over the ground. + +Abi was very sad. She looked at the mess, sighed and said, "Oh no! Now I have to start all over again." +Mia smiled as she watched her mommy place her lunch order. She loved being in the restaurant and seeing all the interesting things going on around her. Mia looked around and spotted the waitress. She was very alert, constantly checking to make sure everyone was happy. + +Mia's mommy said, 'It looks like the waitress is very busy today.' + +Mia nodded and said, 'Yes, she looks alert.' + +Mia's mommy laughed and said, 'Maybe we should help her!' + +Mia smiled. She loved helping! She asked her mommy, 'What can I do?' + +'Well,' her mommy said, 'why don't you go greet her and give her a big smile? I'm sure that would make her day!' + +Mia was excited and ran over to the waitress. She gave her a very big smile and said, 'Hello!' + +The waitress smiled back at Mia and said, 'Hi there! It's so nice to see you.' + +Mia was so happy she was able to help. She gave the waitress one last big smile before she skipped back to her mommy's side. +Jim and his mom went to a restaurant. As they were eating their food, they noticed the chair was uncomfortable. They both tried to get comfortable, but nothing worked. After a while, Jim had an idea. He decided to shake the chair. He started bouncing and shaking the chair. His mom was about to stop him, but she saw a smile on his face. + +Jim's mom said, "Jim, why are you shaking the chair?" + +Jim said, "I'm having fun!" + +Jim's mom said, "It looks like the chair likes it too!" + +They both started laughing. After a few minutes, Jim had enough and stopped. While they were finished eating their food, Jim and his mom both had a very happy and comfortable time in the restaurant. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jackson and Susie. They were very silly and loved to play together. + +One day, Jackson had an idea. He said to Susie, "Let's split my brain and see what happens!" + +Susie was very excited. She shouted "Yes! Let's do it!" + +So Jackson and Susie carefully split Jackson's brain down the middle. They looked inside, but there was nothing there. + +"Oh no," said Jackson as he frowned, "Maybe it was a silly idea." + +Susie smiled and said, "Maybe, but it was fun to try!" +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl. She was three years old and very eager to explore the world. One morning she got dressed and decided to go on an adventure. She went to the beach and saw a big, blue whale in the distance. + +The girl was so excited and couldn't wait to get closer. She started walking towards the whale when suddenly she heard a creaking sound. The whale was making noises and she wondered why. Then she looked closer and noticed that the whale was chained to a rock! + +The girl was very sad and wanted to help the whale. She looked around and then spotted a big, metal key on the ground. She quickly picked it up and tried to unlock the chains. After a few moments, the whale was free! + +The girl was so happy to have helped the whale that she said, "Thank you! I'm so glad you're free now!" + +The whale looked at the little girl and replied, "Thank you, too. I'm so grateful for your help." Then it swam away, happily, into the blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jessie. She was orange and loved to poke things. + +One day, she went to the park. There, she saw a pond filled with big, orange fish. She wanted to touch them so she walked closer to the pond and started to poke the fish with her fingers. + +The fish swam away so she started to feel sad. But then she heard a voice. + +"Hi, Jessie! Don't worry, they're just scared. Try poking the water with a stick and they'll come back," said the voice. + +Jessie looked up and saw an old man smiling at her. She grabbed a stick and poked the water. Suddenly, the big, orange fish started to come back and she was so happy. + +The old man gave her a big smile. "See. They're not so scared when you use a stick!" he said. + +Jessie was so happy she hugged the old man and thanked him for his help. From that day on, every time Jessie went to the park she would always remember the old man's advice and poke the water with a stick. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old and very anxious to get the mail. Each day, he brought his chair to the mailbox and waited for the mailman to come. + +One day, the mailman was late. Joe shuffled his feet and jumped from one foot to the other, anxious to see what was in the mailbox. Finally, the mailman arrived with a smile on his face. He said hello to Joe and allowed him to open the mailbox. + +Joe pulled out the letters with care. One of them was for him! He wanted to open it right away, but the mailman said he had to go. Joe said goodbye to the mailman, then went inside to open the letter. He couldn't wait to see who sent it. +Once upon a time there lived a graceful fairy called Daisy. She lived in a beautiful meadow and was happiest when she danced and twirled in the wind. One day as she was dancing, Daisy noticed a pipe lying on the ground. She was curious so she flew down and picked it up. + +Holding the pipe in her hands, Daisy felt a warm and happy feeling spread through her body. She wanted to find out what the pipe could do, so she put it to her lips and blew. + +Suddenly, out of the pipe came the most beautiful music Daisy had ever heard. She was amazed! With each breath Daisy blew, the music changed and it swirled around her as she danced. + +Just then, a little girl called Mary appeared in the meadow and stood mesmerized. Daisy smiled and asked, "Do you like the music? Would you like to have a turn?" + +Mary nodded with delight, took the pipe from Daisy and began to blow. As the warm and happy feeling spread through her body, she began to dance and feel more graceful than ever before. + +Mary and Daisy both beamed with joy, as the music filled the air and the meadow was alive with the sound of happiness. +Bob and his mommy were playing in the park one sunny afternoon. Bob's tummy started to rumble and he knew it was time for a meal. + +Mommy: "Are you getting hungry Bob?" + +Bob nodded his head and smiled. + +Mommy: "Let's get something sweet to eat." + +They walked to the nearby bakery and Bob could smell the sweet cakes and pastries. He saw a cupcake and immediately began to urge his mommy to get it. + +Mommy: "I think one cupcake would make a nice meal for you Bob." + +Bob smiled and clapped. + +Mommy: "Let's get it then, you deserve something sweet." + +Bob and his mommy bought the cupcake and headed back home together. Bob enjoyed his sweet snack and felt very happy. +Molly was playing in the park with her friends. She was wearing her favorite cap and running around, having lots of fun. Suddenly, Molly saw a little puppy. It was shaking and looked very scared. Molly wanted to help the puppy and show it some love. She reached out her hand and said "It's okay, doggy. I won't hurt you." + +The puppy stopped shaking and started to come closer to Molly. Molly was so happy and she gave the puppy a big hug. She said "It's okay, doggy. You can stay here with me." + +Molly's friends then came over and they all wanted to pet the puppy. The puppy was still scared but the kids were very gentle and soon the puppy started to feel safe. They all had a great time playing together. + +At the end of the day, it was time for Molly and her friends to go home. Molly said goodbye to the puppy and gave it one last hug. She was a bit sad to leave the puppy behind but she knew it would be safe in the park. + +Molly then put on her cap, waved goodbye to the puppy, and went on her way. Her friends noticed she looked a bit sad and one of them asked, "Is something wrong, Molly?" + +Molly shrugged and said, "I'm just a bit sorry that I had to leave the puppy." +Once upon a time, there were three friends; Ron, Bill and Fred. + +One day, the friends wanted to do something fun, so they decided to plan a game. + +Ron said, "Let's play a game, a really fun game!" +Bill said, "We should use a scoreboard to keep track of the score!" +Fred said, "Let's make it modern, with lots of bright colours!" + +Ron said, "Yes, a modern game with a score! Let's do it!" + +So the three friends set up the game. They used a brand new, modern scoreboard. They made it colorful and pretty. + +Then, the game began. It was lots of fun. They laughed and shouted as they played and kept track of the score on the scoreboard. + +At the end of the game, they all cheered because they had so much fun. The friends said goodbye and agreed that they should plan more games soon. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Suzy. She was three years old and loved to play. Her favourite games were dress up and matching. + +One day, while Suzy was playing, she heard a strange noise. It was coming from the corner of the room. She peeked around the corner and saw a little mouse. She smiled and said, "Hello mousey!" + +The mouse smiled back and said, "Hello Suzy. Would you like to be my friend?" + +Suzy was so excited that she said, "Yes!" + +The mouse said, "Let's play a game of matching. I'll teach you how." + +The two of them played a game of matching and Suzy was a very fast learner. When it was time for the mouse to leave, it said, "Goodbye Suzy. I will miss you. Please come back and study with me again soon." + +Suzy was sad to see her new friend go, but she promised to come back soon. + +From that day on, every day Suzy would come back to the corner of the room to study with her new friend. She felt a little less lonely now that she had someone to play and learn with. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Mary. Mary was 3-years-old and she loved to talk. One day, Mary was playing in the garden and she saw a mosquito. She wanted to talk to it, so she started to tell it stories. + +"Hi there, mosquito!" said Mary. "Do you want to hear a story?" + +The mosquito buzzed in response and Mary smiled. She told the mosquito stories about princesses, fairies, and elephants. The mosquito listened to them all with delight and even joined in sometimes. + +At the end of the story, Mary said, "Goodbye mosquito! I hope you have a nice time!" + +The mosquito thanked Mary with a buzz and flew away. Mary was so happy she had been able to talk and listen to the mosquito, and the mosquito was happy too! +Once upon a time, there was a reliable squirrel. He was always prepared, even during times of danger. + +One day, he found himself feeling hungry and brave, so he set out to find some food. As he ran across the grass, he noticed a nut on the ground and stopped. + +He asked the nut, "May I please have your nut?". But the nut remained still, not sure what to do. + +The squirrel continued, "It would be very helpful if you let me have it. I promise to share it with my friends". Finally, the nut remained silent no more and replied, "Yes, you may have it". + +The squirrel was so happy, he gave a little jump in the air. He thanked the nut and said goodbye. He grabbed the nut and ran away, eating it happily along the way. + +The squirrel was thankful that he was able to find a reliable snack. From then on, he remained a very happy and full squirrel. +The sun was bright in the sky and Joey was ready for a fun day. He wondered what he would do. He saw a long pole on the ground and he wondered if he could reach it. + +Joey went up to the pole and grabbed it with his little hands. He was so excited. He pulled it and pushed it around, making funny noises. He spun around with the pole over his head. + +A dog came up and started to sniff around the pole. Joey said "Hello Doggie!" but the dog ran away. Joey was so busy playing with the pole that he forgot all about the dog. + +Joey decided to keep playing. He went around the park, spinning and dancing. He was having so much fun. He didn't notice the sun getting lower in the sky and before he knew it, it was time to go home. + +Joey put the pole back down and said goodbye. He knew he would come back tomorrow to have more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Clara. She lived in a big gray city, but most days the air was polluted and it was hard to breath. + +One day, Clara decided something had to be done and she went outside. She waved her hands up in the air and spoke loudly. + +“I need more oxygen!" she said. + +The next day, the sky was gray and the air was clean. Clara laughed and jumped with joy. + +She had gained more oxygen! + +Clara continued to work hard and soon the air of the city was clean and fresh, and the people were happy. + +Clara was very proud that her hard work had paid off. + +“Now everyone can breathe,†she said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane who was three years old. She was very helpful and loved to write. + +One day, Jane found a basket and decided to write a story about it. She was so excited! + +Jane ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look what I found! Can I write a story about it?" + +Her mom said, “That’s a great idea. You can use your imagination and make whatever story you want.†+ +So Jane grabbed a piece of paper and a pen and started to write. She wrote about a basket that came alive and travelled far and wide. She used lots of colourful words and even drew pictures at the bottom. + +When Jane was finished, she showed her mom. Her mom said, "That’s a very helpful story. You did an excellent job!" + +Jane smiled proudly and began to share her story with everyone in the house. All her friends and family were so excited to hear what she wrote. + +And that’s the story of how Jane used her special basket and wrote a helpful story. +Once upon a time, there were two kids named Stephen and Kaitlyn. They were best friends. One day, Stephen had a very special envelope. It was red and shiny, and it looked expensive. Kaitlyn wanted to know what was inside, but Stephen said he would never tell. + +He stared at the envelope with a big smile, and then put it in his pocket. +Kaitlyn said, "Please show me! I promise I won't tell anyone." + +Stephen smirked. "It's a surprise," he said. + +Kaitlyn stared at him in disbelief. She knew Stephen always kept special secrets to himself. But this time, she hoped he would change his mind, so she stared at the envelope with longing. + +Finally, Stephen said, "Ok, I'll show you what's inside." He pulled out the envelope and opened it. Kaitlyn's eyes lit up when she saw the contents. Inside was a beautiful, expensive toy car! She squealed with excitement and gave Stephen a big hug. + +From that day on, Stephen and Kaitlyn shared all their surprises. They each knew that no matter how expensive or special something was, they could always share it with each other. +Once there was a boy who loved to zip. Every day he would zip around the house and play games. One day, the boy wanted to try something new. He decided to try a taste of the kitchen. + +The boy opened the fridge and peeked inside. He could see all sorts of things that looked good. He decided to try a taste of cheese. He took a bite, and it tasted yummy! + +The boy was about to take another bite, when he heard his mum say, "What are you doing?" He got so embarrassed that he quickly hid the cheese behind his back. His mum said, "Don't take food without asking. You should know better!" + +The boy felt ashamed. He knew his mum was right. So, the next day, he decided to zip around the house and play instead of taking food without asking. +One day, little Timmy was playing in his backyard. He loved looking for new things to explore. Suddenly, he noticed a red shape in the bushes. He slowly crept forward and discovered it was a monster! + +Timmy got scared and backed away. He was too scared to go near the monster. As he looked at it from far away, he could see it had long red claws and bright red eyes. Timmy was so scared he started to cry. + +Suddenly, the monster spoke. "Come closer," it said in a soft, gentle voice. + +Timmy stopped crying and looked around. Was he really hearing the monster's voice? He slowly crept towards the monster, but still stayed a safe distance away. + +The monster smiled and said, "My name is Reddy. I won't hurt you, I promise. I'm just visiting because I'm lost. Do you think you can help me find my way back home?" + +Timmy thought for a moment. He liked Reddy, but he also wanted to help him find his way home. He was brave enough to do it. "Yes, I can help you," he said with a smile. + +Reddy looked relieved. "Thank you," he said. "Let's go find my family together!" The two of them started off on their adventure and soon, Reddy had discovered his family and was safely back home. +Once upon a time there was a baby mouse called Bob. Bob lived in a big house with his family. One day, Bob was feeling brave and decided to explore outside. He hopped around in the garden, and was soon joined by a little bird. They had lots of fun playing together, but Bob was a bit too enthusiastic. Without warning, he bit the bird's wing! + +The bird was hurt and flew away, leaving Bob feeling sad and guilty. He decided to walk away from the house and find the bird. Soon, he saw a sign that said "come this way", so he followed it. + +Bob eventually reached a little house. He heard the bird inside, so he knocked on the door. The bird answered and was very glad to see him. They made up and hugged. Bob apologized for biting him, and the bird accepted his apology. + +The bird then showed Bob a sign inside the house which said: "Friends forever!" They smiled and hugged each other once more. From that day, Bob and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was an image. It was famous around the world. Everyone wanted to see it. + +One day, a little girl and her mommy went to see the famous image. When they arrived, the little girl was amazed! + +The little girl said, "Mommy, what is it?" + +Her mommy replied, "That is a very famous image. It is beloved by so many people." + +The little girl couldn't wait to get closer. She skipped and jumped until she was close enough to touch it. She asked her mommy, "Is it nice?" + +"Yes," said her mommy, "it is a very special image." +The little girl smiled and looked around. She knew she had seen something very special. From that day on, the famous image was her favorite. +Once upon a time, there was a very little figure who really wanted something special. So, the figure wrote a letter, put it into an envelope and mailed it to the sky. + +"What will happen?" thought the little figure. + +A few days later, something magical happened. A very dirty creature dropped out of the sky and said, "I'm here to answer your letter!" The figure was so happy, it laughed and danced around. + +"What did you bring me?", asked the little figure. + +"I brought you a surprise!", said the creature. + +The creature opened the box and revealed a shiny new toy! The figure was so happy that it hugged the creature. + +"Thank you for the wonderful surprise! It is so much nicer than being filthy", said the figure with a smile. +Once upon time there was a girl named Mia. She loved to go on tours. One day, she went on the most exciting tour ever. + +Mia had so much fun. She met lots of new friends and saw new creatures. The tour guide was very fair to all the tourists. + +But Mia soon realized that she was in trouble. The path forward was blocked. She couldn't go any further! + +Mia was worried but thankfully, the tour guide had a plan. He said: "I think I know how to solve this. I need your help to do it". + +Mia was happy. She joined with her new friends to help the tour guide solve the problem. They all worked together and, in the end, they found a way to move forward again. + +Mia was so content that the problem was solved. She smiled, knowing that with the help of her friends, she had a fair and wonderful time on tour. +One evening, a little girl was pretending to be a princess. She wore her grandest dress and twirled around in circles, feeling like a real royal. Her mommy watched her and smiled. + +"That's my stubborn little girl," she said. + +The little girl stopped spinning and looked up at her mom. "What's stubborn mean?" she asked curiously. + +Mommy laughed, then knelt down beside the little girl. "It means if you want something, you never give up until you get it." + +The little girl smiled and nodded as she understood. She went back to pretending, always sure of herself and never giving up on her dreams. After all, she was a stubborn little princess. +Once upon a time there was a cute little bear named Benny. He loved to eat bananas. Every morning he went to the park to pick the ripest ones. + +One morning, Benny was picking bananas when it started to rain. He was so sad! He wanted to come home but he didn't want to leave all the yummy bananas behind. + +Just then he heard a voice. "Benny! Come here," it said. Benny looked around and he saw a kind old lady. + +"Don't worry, Benny," said the old lady. "I'll help you bring the yummy bananas home so you can eat them!" + +Benny was so happy! The old lady and Benny picked all the bananas and brought them home. Now Benny and all his friends could eat yummy bananas all day long. Hooray! +Once upon a time there was a nice knob. The knob was green and very shiny. + +One day a little boy came along and saw the knob. He smiled and said, "That knob is so nice! I want to attach it to something." + +The knob said, "Where do you want to put me?" + +The boy said, "I want to attach you to my door! That way I can open it easily." + +So the boy attached the knob to the door. Then he said, "See, now my door is ever so much easier to open!" + +The knob smiled and said, "Thank you for attaching me here. I'm happy to help make your door easier to open." + +The little boy smiled and said, "You are so nice. I'm glad you are my knob!" +Once upon a time there was a lonely little boy. He was so lonely that he wouldn't talk to anyone. One day he went out in the woods and as he walked he noticed a big jug sitting there all alone. He cautiously walked up to the jug and saw that it was filled with milk. + +The little boy reached up and touched the jug. It was cold and refreshing. He thanked the jug for being there. Suddenly, the jug started to move and a tiny voice said, "You're welcome." + +The little boy was so surprised! He asked the jug, "Who are you?" + +The jug replied, "I'm a magical jug and I'm here to help lonely people." + +The little boy smiled and thanked the jug again. After that he was never lonely again, thanks to his friend the magical jug. +Once there was a boy and his sister. They both loved to ride horses. The boy loved horses more than anything else and was always so excited to ride them. + +One day, the boy and his sister got ready to ride their horses. The boy asked his sister if she wanted to go first and she said yes. She hopped on the horse and off they went. As they rode, the boy admired how fast his sister's horse was running. + +Then, all of a sudden, the boy's sister shouted "Look at me! I'm so fast!" The boy knew that his sister was being a bit spoiled. He told her politely, "Hey, be careful. Don't be too wild!" + +But the sister just laughed and kept riding her horse. The boy smiled and silently watched her go. The more he watched, the more he admired his sister's courage. He thought to himself that he was very lucky to have such a great sister. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Flower. Everyday she would take long walks in the forest with her family. One day, she stumbled upon a beautiful blue chamber. When she stepped inside, Flower saw a magical fairy. + +"What can I do for you?" the fairy asked. + +Flower thought for a moment. "I would really like something special," She replied. + +The fairy smiled. She reached out her hand and gave Flower a special gift. It was a necklace with a bright blue stone. + +Flower was so excited. "Thank you so much," she said with a smile. + +From then on, whenever Flower went into the forest, she would always visit the blue chamber. She and the fairy would have tea and chat. The fairy would always give Flower something special. + +This was Flower's special place and she would never forget it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Katy. She was three years old and very happy. She had a special umbrella that was different from all the other umbrellas. It was pink and had stars on it. + +One day, it was raining really hard. Katy wanted to take her special umbrella out for a walk, but when she searched for it, it was gone! She looked everywhere but couldn’t find it. + +She started to get really upset. “Where’s my umbrella?†she said sadly. Her mum saw her sad face and knew what was wrong. + +“Don’t worry Katy,†said her mum. “I think someone must have taken it by mistake. I’m sure it will turn up soon.†+ +Katy felt a bit better but she still missed her special umbrella. She hoped that it would come back soon. + +The next morning when Katy got up, she saw her special umbrella standing in the hallway. She was so happy and couldn’t stop smiling! She hugged the umbrella and never wanted to let it go. From that day on, she always made sure to keep a close eye on her special umbrella so it wouldn’t get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Peter who wanted to explore the world. + +So one fine day, he got onto his boat and started sailing away. + +He sailed for miles and miles until he finally reached a small island. He was so excited to explore the island that he started running around without looking. + +Suddenly he almost fell into a big hole in the ground, but he was saved by a big rock. Peter got excited and shouted, "Wow, this rock is really useful!" + +Just then, a big elephant came out of the jungle and said to Peter, "Hey, why don't you try shaking this rock? It might help you discover something!" + +Peter was confused. He said, "How do I shake the rock?". + +The elephant replied, "Just grab the rock and shake it very hard. You'll see what will happen!" + +So Peter grabbed the rock and shook it very hard. He was amazed to see that a secret cave appeared. It was full of treasure! + +Peter found some useful things in the cave. He was so excited about his discovery that he decided to stay on the island and explore it more! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a huge elephant called Bob. Bob had enormous skin the colour of grey. Every day, he would walk around his jungle home looking for food. + +One day Bob came across a stream, and he wanted to have a drink. He bent down to take a sip, but his enormous skin slipped on the wet rocks and he fell right in! + +Bob splashed around in the water, but he couldn't get out. He decided to ask for help. + +‘Hi elephant! Can you help me get out?’ asked a small monkey that was sitting nearby. + +But Bob refused. ‘No, I can do it myself!’ he said. + +The monkey was persistent. ‘Come on, just let me help!’ + +Finally, Bob agreed. The monkey grabbed Bob's trunk and pulled him out of the stream. + +‘Thank you for your help!’ said Bob, before walking off home. +Once upon a time there lived two friends, Emma and Tom. Tom loved building things with his toy blocks. He decided to build an igloo out of the blocks. He worked for hours and finally it was done! Tom was so proud of it. + +"Look at my new igloo," Tom said. + +Emma came up to him and asked, "That's so cool! May I remove one of its walls?" + +Tom frowned and said, "No, it's okay. I want to keep my igloo intact." + +Suddenly their friend Lucy showed up. She pointed at the igloo and said, "I like your new igloo, Tom. Would you let me take it away?" + +Tom thought for awhile and then said, "Yeah, sure! I'll give it to you if you want to take it away." + +So Tom and Lucy removed the blocks from the igloo and put them in a box. They said goodbye to Emma and went off to play with the blocks. + +The end. +Teddy went to the park with his mom. While they were there, Teddy saw the fire truck and wanted to explore it. + +"Mom, can I go see the fire truck?" Teddy asked. + +His mom smiled. "Yes, honey. But remember to stay organized," she said. + +Teddy thought. He was brave and he wanted to thank the brave fireman. With a determined look, he ran towards the fire truck. + +When he arrived, the fireman said, "Hi, Teddy! You are so brave and organized for wanting to come here. Do you dare to climb up into the truck?" + +Teddy was so excited. "Yes!" he said and he quickly climbed inside the fire truck. + +The fireman showed Teddy some of the important firefighting tools. Teddy was amazed. He saw the hoses and the poles and the loud siren. + +When they were done, the fireman said, "I'm very proud of you, Teddy. You are a brave and organized explorer." + +Teddy thanked the fireman and ran back to his mom. He was proud of himself and wanted to tell his mom all about his adventure! +One day, a mommy bear and her little cub were walking in the forest. +The cub looked at a big red bucket and said, "Mommy, can I play with this bucket? It's so pretty!" +Mommy bear said, "Yes, but be careful." +The cub was so happy and began to carry the bucket around. Suddenly, the cub felt something sharp biting his foot. He looked down and saw a big snake! + +The cub was so scared and ran away, leaving the bucket behind. +Mommy bear was embarrassed when she saw the snake but she was happier that her little cub was safe. +She carefully grabbed the snake and put it back in the forest. +The cub thanked his Mommy for saving him. +Mommy Bear said, "You are very brave. Remember to always be careful and always listen to me." +The cub nodded and hugged his Mommy. +The two were so happy that they hugged and cuddled the rest of the way home. +One day, Sarah went to the park with her dad. She was excited to be in the sunshine and outdoors. Everywhere she looked, there were friendly faces. Sarah felt so happy and she decided to record the special moment. She smiled as she looked through her camera lens. + +When Sarah clicked the camera, her dad came over and said, "What are you taking a picture of?" + +Sarah grinned and said, "I'm trying to capture the beautiful smiles of all the friendly people in the park!" + +Her dad nodded, impressed. He said, "That's a great idea. Keep recording all the happy things you see!" + +So Sarah followed her dad's advice. Throughout the day she recorded lots of smiles. She took photos of kids playing, a friendly ice cream truck driver and a cute puppy with a big grin. + +At the end of the day, Sarah was proud of the pictures she had taken. She had captured the special moments in the park and she'd recorded all the happy things she had seen. +One day, a little girl named Sarah was in the park. She wanted to go on a big slide, so she looked around to find the perfect spot. She finally choose to go on the one with a graceful curved shape. + +When she was ready, she asked her mom, "Can I go on the slide now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, of course you can!" + +So Sarah jumped up with joy and climbed up to the top. She put her hands up in the air and gracefully glided all the way down. When she reached the bottom, she said, "That was fun! I choose the perfect spot to go on the slide!†+ +Her mom said with a smile, "I'm glad you enjoyed it! Do you want to go on it again?" + +Sarah happily nodded her head and ran right back up the slide to go down again. +Tom and Sarah were walking down the street when they saw a big billboard. Tom looked up at the board and said “Wow, what a cool billboard!†+ +Sarah said “It sure is. I heard that they get changed every week†+ +Tom asked “Who gets it changed? + +Sarah explained “A man in a van comes and changes it. He gets the new one and then takes the old one away.†+ +Tom thought this was exciting and asked “What does the man do with the old one?†+ +Sarah answered “He puts it in the van and turns it into regular paper. Then he throws it away.†+ +Tom was amazed and said “That’s so cool! I want to get a billboard one day.†+ +Sarah smiled and said “One day you can, Tom!†+Once upon a time there was a girl named Chloe. She was very happy and curious. She wanted to explore more of the world. So one day, she asked her mom if she could take a ride on a yacht. + +Mom said, "Yes, but only if you promise to be careful." Chloe was so excited and said, "I promise!" + +Soon, they were at the harbor. Chloe saw the yacht and was very awestruck. It was so big and shiny! She got in and started to explore. + +But as she was looking around, she accidentally pushed a button. Suddenly the yacht started to separate. It was moving away from the shore and Chloe started to worry. + +She quickly called out to her mom and said, "Mom! Please come help me!" Her mom got out of the car and came to the shore and saw the yacht getting farther away. She was so ashamed. + +But then, she saw a boat nearby. She quickly got inside and started to chase after Chloe and the yacht. + +Chloe was so happy to see her mom. They hugged and Chloe said, "I'm sorry for separating us, mom. I will be more careful next time." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's ok, sweetheart. Just be careful and have fun!" + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an old barber. He liked to display his skills by giving haircuts and shaves to anyone who needed them. One day, a little three year old came into his shop. The little one looked around and said, "What do you do?" + +The old barber said, "I'm a barber and I give haircuts." + +The little one was confused. He asked, "What does that mean?" + +The old barber said, "I cut hair and give people a new look." + +The little one thought for a moment and then said, "Can you show me?" + +The old barber smiled. He took out some scissors and a comb and showed the little one how to give a proper haircut. The little one watched carefully and learnt a lot. He thanked the old barber and said, "I want to be a barber like you one day!" The old barber smiled and said, "I'm sure you will do a wonderful job!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to pack! Every day, she packed her things carefully into her bag. + +One day, Lucy saw a large square on the ground. She was very curious. She picked it up and studied it. + +"What is this?" she asked. + +"Oh, that's a cardboard box!" her mom said. "I was packing it up to give away." + +Lucy was excited. She put the box on the ground and climbed inside. She packed it up as tight as she could and started to jump up and down. + +"Do you want to keep it?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lucy said, smiling. + +And so, Lucy got to keep the large square. Every day, she would pack things in it and take it with her wherever she went. She was one happy little girl. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was three years old and was always happy. + +One day she went to the park with her mum. There were lots of toys and games in the park and the girl had lots of fun. Her mum let her play with all kinds of things. + +After a while, the girl found a big prize. It was round and brightly coloured. She wanted it very much, so she asked her mum if she could take it home. + +Her mum said, “No, it is not nice to take things that do not belong to you. That is very rude.†The girl was sad but she knew her mum was right so she put the prize back. + +The girl asked, “What should I do, mum?†Her mum smiled and said, “You can make your own prize! You can use your imagination and create something that is special.†+ +The girl thought for a moment and then she started to create her own prize. It was fun and exciting. She used lots of different colours and objects to make it. When she was done, it was the best prize ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Every morning she went out to the forest with her dad. On this day, something mysterious happened. + +Lily and her dad were walking along their usual path, when they noticed a small animal. Lily stopped and said, "Daddy look! What kind of animal is that?" Her dad smiled and said, "Why don't you go closer to find out?" + +So Lily carefully stepped closer. She saw that it was a little fox. The fox's fur was shiny and its eyes were kind. Lily held out her hand and said, "Hello fox. What are you doing here?" + +The fox spoke back! In a shaky voice, it said, "I'm trying to protect my meat. My family needs it to stay alive." + +Lily's dad said, "Oh, I'm so sorry. We didn't mean to disturb you. We will leave you alone now." + +Lily waved goodbye to the fox and they both walked away. The fox was so happy to have its meat protected. Lily and her dad smiled, happy they had made a mysterious new friend. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Grace. Grace wanted to add rhythm to her life. + +One day, Grace was walking along the beach and saw something rare. It was a beautiful drum! Grace was so excited she picked it up and decided to take it home. + +When she got home, Grace asked her mom, "What shall I do with my drum?" Her mom smiled and said, "Why don’t you add some rhythm to your day?" + +So with her drum in hand, Grace explored her world, creating a new and rare rhythm. Every day she added something new and the beat of her drum grew louder and louder. + +Grace was delighted. It was such fun to add rhythm to her world! +Once upon a time, there was a happy baby. She was so enthusiastic, always smiling and laughing. One day, the mommy said it was time to go outside. She picked up the baby and put her in the stroller. As they were walking, the baby got too excited and she dropped her toy! Mommy said, "oh no, baby, don't drop your toy." But the baby kept smiling and giggling. + +Then, Mommy and Baby went to the park. Baby was so excited, she jumped out of the stroller and ran around. All the other little kids were smiling and running around too. Baby was having so much fun that she forgot she was holding a toy. Suddenly, she dropped it to the ground! Mommy said, "oh no, baby, please don't drop it again." Baby smiled and gave mommy a big hug. + +At the end of the day, mommy and baby went home. Baby was very tired but she was still so enthusiastic! Mommy was proud of her for not dropping her toy again today. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Lisa. She wanted to wear her favourite red boots, but her mum said no. Lisa was sad and ignored her mum's words. + +The next day, Lisa saw a big, empty field. She jumped out of the car and ran into the field. She started to jump up and down and laughed out loud. + +Suddenly, Lisa's mum called: "Lisa, where are you?" Lisa stayed very quiet and continued to play in the field. "Lisa, I can't see you! Come back," her mum said again. But Lisa stayed deaf and ignored her mum's words. + +Eventually, Lisa's mum found her. She smiled and said: "You shouldn't ignore me like that. Next time, put on your favourite red boots, okay?" + +Lisa smiled back and said: "Okay, mummy!" +Mommy took Sarah to the classroom. She saw lots of desks and chairs. But there was a surprise. On the wall was a big paper. + +"What is it, Mommy?" Sarah asked. + +"That is a map of the world," Mommy said. + +Sarah was so excited. She wanted to attach it to the wall. + +"Can I attach it, Mommy?" Sarah asked. + +Mommy smiled. "Yes, you can attach it if you do a good job." + +So Sarah got to work. She put all the pieces together and carefully attached it to the wall. + +Mommy was very proud of Sarah. She had done a very good job! +Once upon a time there were two humans - one was rich and one was poor. Rich human had lots of money and was always happy. Poor human did not have any money, so he was always sad. + +One day, poor human thought of a plan to become rich. He went up to rich human and asked him, "Can you pay me a lot of money?" + +Rich human replied, "Of course, I'll gladly pay you!" He gave poor human a large amount of money and poor human became rich. + +From then on, poor human was no longer sad and was always happy. He was able to live a more comfortable life and have plenty of things. Rich human was happy for poor human and glad to have paid the money. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a family. Mommy and Daddy loved their little girl so much. They wanted to make sure she had something special to do with them. Mommy and Daddy decided to give the little girl a baseball. + +The little girl was so happy to have it! She wanted to play with it all the time. But Mommy and Daddy told her she had to be obedient. The little girl sighed, but she agreed and put the baseball away. + +But soon enough, the little girl started to get bored. She asked Mommy and Daddy if she could play with the baseball again. Mommy and Daddy said no, she had to wait until the weekend. + +The little girl wasn't happy with this answer. She wanted to play with her baseball now! So, the little girl insisted that they let her play. Mommy and Daddy tried to explain that she had to be obedient, but the little girl was sure she should be able to play. + +Finally, after much negotiation, Mommy and Daddy agreed to let the little girl play for a little bit. The little girl was so excited! She played with the baseball for the rest of the afternoon, happily learning how to throw and catch. + +At the end of the day, the little girl hugged her parents and thanked them for letting her play with her baseball. From then on, Mommy and Daddy knew that if they were ever in doubt, they could always teach +Once upon a time, there was a strong and powerful bird. He was flying in the sky and he saw something shiny on the ground. He decided to fly closer and see what it was. It was big and round, and there was a seat inside. + +The bird landed on the ground and opened the door to see what was inside. He was so excited when he saw it was a fast and shiny car! He went inside and sat in the seat. + +"Wow! This is cool!" he said. + +Just then, a man came out of a house and saw the bird in the car. He ran over and tried to get inside the car, but the door wouldn't open. + +The bird was very powerful and he used his wings to push the man away. The man stepped back and said, "That was amazing! You are too powerful for me!" The bird smiled and then flew away to find another adventure. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They were very good at playing games and loved to have fun. + +One day, Jack had a great idea. He said to Jill, "Let's play a matching game! We can each find things in nature that match - like two leaves, two rocks or two birds." + +Jill thought this was an awesome idea and said yes. Together, they went around and found lots of things that matched.Jack found two big rocks, two yellow flowers and two funny looking bugs. Jill found two pretty birds, two tall trees and two blue buttercups. + +After they had finished, they laughed and had a great time. Jack said to Jill, "That was a really fun game." Jill agreed and they hugged each other. + +The best part was that they not only had lots of fun, but also found out a lot about nature and made a new friend! +Jack and his mom were in the kitchen. Jack noticed that his mom was putting food in a tray. + +"Mom, what is that?" Jack asked. + +"It is steamed vegetables," Mom answered. "They are very spicy." + +Jack smelled the spicy smell and asked if he could have some. + +"Yes," Mom said as she put some on Jack's plate. + +Jack looked around the kitchen and saw some juice. + +"Mom, can I drink it?" Jack asked. + +"Yes, Jack. Drink it up." + +Jack took the cup and drank the juice. It was sweet and delicious. + +He was happy and put the cup back on the tray. + +"Thank you, Mom," Jack said. + +"You are welcome, Jack," Mom replied. +Jane and her brother Joe were playing together in the park. Jane was swinging high on the swing and Joe was rolling down the pitch. Suddenly, Joe rolled all the way down to the bottom and he wasn't feeling too well. He started to cry. + +"What's wrong, Joe?" Jane asked him in a concerned voice. + +Joe cried louder and said, "I'm sad because I fell down the pitch and it was so rude!" + +Jane held Joe in her arms and said, "It's alright, Joe. You just fell down the pitch, but we can try to make it better." + +Jane held Joe's hand and they went over to the pitch. Joe felt better when he saw that the pitch was nice and soft. + +Jane and Joe laughed as they rolled down the pitch together. At the end, they both fell into the grass giggling and laughing. Joe smiled and said, "I don't think I have to be scared of this pitch anymore!" + +The two of them smiled and hugged. Jane and Joe had a great time playing in the park and it was the end of a wonderful day. +"Mummy, look!" Jack said excitedly, as he pointed at a fake cow. +Jack's mother smiled and said, "Yes, it's quite nice isn't it?" +Jack nodded and ran over to observe the cow up close. He touched its soft fur with his finger and watched as it moved. + +Suddenly, Jack noticed something else. Hanging from a nearby tree were some strange clothes. They were brightly coloured and with lots of buttons and frills. Jack ran to his mother and said, "Mummy, what are these clothes?" + +His mother explained, "Those are pajamas. They're what you wear to bed." + +Jack looked at the pajamas and smiled. He thought they were so funny and he liked how bright they were. He pointed to a pair that had fake wings and asked his mother, "Can I wear these?" + +His mother laughed. "Yes, you can," she said. "But only at bedtime!" +Jack smiled his biggest smile and said, "Awesome!" + +And with that, they went home to get ready for bedtime. Jack eagerly put on his new pajamas and felt ready to have the best sleep ever. +Max and Mommy were in the kitchen together. Max was very excited because it was time to fix the meal. He helped Mommy put the food on the table. He put some popular pizza in the middle. + +"Yummy!" said Max. + +Mommy nodded. "Yes! Let's fix the meal!" + +Max clapped his hands. He loved to help Mommy. Max grabbed a plate and a fork. He helped put all the food on the plates. Then they were ready to eat. + +Max smiled at Mommy. "This is the best meal ever!" + +Mommy nodded. "Yes, it's very popular. I'm glad you helped me fix it!" + +Max beamed with pride. He had helped make a popular meal that everyone could enjoy. +Mama Bear and Baby Bear were walking in the forest. The sun was shining, birds were chirping and the air smelled sweet. All of a sudden, Mama Bear stopped walking and warned Baby Bear, +"Be careful, Baby Bear. We don't want to go near the magnet." + Baby Bear was confused, "What's a magnet, Mama?'' + Mama Bear pointed up ahead and said, "See that big grey rock? That's a magnet. Its powerful energy can pull us in if we get too close." + Baby Bear nodded and stepped away cautiously. + +Then, Baby Bear spotted something even more interesting. Off the path, he could see a bright yellow and green patch. It was a patch of sour lemon berries! +Mama Bear smiled and said, "You can go get the berries Baby Bear, but don't forget to stay away from the magnet. I don't want anything to happen to you." + Baby Bear nodded solemnly and ran off to get the sour lemon berries. +He stayed away from the magnet, and soon he was munching away on the tart and juicy berries. Mama Bear smiled and said, "I'm glad you remembered to stay away from the magnet and that you had fun gathering the berries." +Baby Bear grinned, happy to have been able to stay safe and enjoy the delicious fruit. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear named Paw. He was walking through the woods when he saw a thick tree. He asked the tree if he could help him reach a tasty apple on its boughs. + +The tree smiled and said, “My leaves are too high. But maybe you can climb me!†+ +Paw was excited and clapped his paws. He shook his head and asked, “How do I do that?†The wise tree said, “You can climb me using your strong paws. Just start at the bottom and keep on climbing until you reach the apple.†+ +Paw began to climb. He used the tree's trunk to climb up and his paws to grip onto its thick bark. He climbed and climbed all the way up until he reached the highest bough and grabbed the apple. + +“Thank you, Tree!†he said. + +The tree said, “You’re welcome, Paw. Come again soon!†+Once there was a smart fox. It wanted to find a shelter for the night. It looked around and saw a big cave. So, the fox stepped closer and peeked inside. + +Suddenly, the fox noticed something! There was a big bear inside the cave. The fox froze. The bear noticed the fox and started to stare. The fox was very scared and did not know what to do. + +The bear spoke: "Why do you want shelter in this cave?" The fox was surprised and answered: "I am looking for a place to stay for the night". + +The bear smiled and said: "Why don't you stay here with me?" The fox was so glad and thanked the bear. So the fox stayed in the cave with the bear and they were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty pig. She had a cozy vest to wear on cold days. One day, she was in the garden, eating a delicious apple, when a frog hopped up to her. + +"Hello," said the frog. + +The pig was a bit surprised, but said hello back. + +"Can I give you a kiss?" asked the frog. + +The pig was delighted! She said yes and closed her eyes. + +The frog hopped closer and softly kissed her on the cheek. She felt so happy and warm inside. + +"That was nice," the pig said with a smile. + +"Yes, it was," answered the frog. + +The pig put on her vest and the two friends hugged and said goodbye. Then, the pig went home and had a delicious snack. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie who loved to go on adventures. One day, she decided to sail across the sea with her friend, Anna. They hopped on a boat and sailed away. + +Anna said, "Where should we go?" + +Sophie answered, "Let's visit the mine. It's reliable and full of treasures!" + +They kept sailing until they arrived at the mine. It was a big, dark cave and there were lots of gems for them to collect. Sophie and Anna were so excited! They spent the whole day gathering stones, and at the end of the day, they had lots of treasure to take home. + +The girls sailed back to their village, filled with excitement and happy to share their treasures with their family and friends. Sophie and Anna had a fun and reliable adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She loved the winter because there was so much to do outside. One day, the sun was shining brightly and it was a very mild day for winter. + +The little girl was out playing in the snow when she noticed some animal marks in the snow. She looked around and couldn't see the animals anywhere. She was so curious, she decided to mark a line in the snow where she had seen the animal marks. + +After Daisy made her mark in the snow, she heard a voice saying. "Hey you, what are you doing?" Daisy looked up and saw a squirrel watching her. Daisy was a bit scared, but she said, "What's the matter?" + +The squirrel replied, "You don't need to mark your spot, I was here first." Daisy wasn't sure what the squirrel meant at first. Then the squirrel explained that it had made the marks in the snow earlier. Daisy was so pleased to have made a new friend in the winter. Daisy said goodbye to the squirrel and from that day on, Daisy no longer marked her spot in the winter. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and very happy. + +She loved playing, but there was something she loved even more. Every day, her dad would come home from work carrying a big chest. Sarah and her dad would go to the living room and open the chest together. Inside the chest was treasure! Gold coins, jewels and sparkly things of all shapes and sizes. + +One day Sarah asked her daddy where the treasure came from. He smiled and said, "That's from my work. I get paid for it, so I can buy goodies for you." + +Sarah was so happy! She would play with her treasures for hours. She loved it when her dad finished work. He always brought her the best surprises in the chest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old and she loved to explore the world. + +One day Sally was walking around her house when she saw something. It was a big cobweb! She started to get scared. "Ahchoo!" she said, as she sneezed. + +Then something came out of the cobweb. It was a little spider! Sally was very frightened and she ran away. + +When she finally calmed down, she heard something. It came from the cobweb. + +"Don't be afraid," said the spider. "I'm just a little spider and I'm harmless. I just wanted to say hello!" + +Sally was still scared but she was also curious. She smiled and said, "Hi!" + +From then on, Sally and the spider were friends. They would play games and tell stories. When Sally felt scared, she knew the spider was there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear. He loved adventures and never shied away from trying something new. + +One day, he stumbled upon an amazing cave. He was so excited to explore it. + +When he entered, he heard a voice: "Oh, at last you have come. I have a reward for you!" + +The bear was very curious. It was an old man who was shrinking. The bear watched in amazement as the man shrank smaller and smaller. + +Finally, the man said: "My reward for you is my special shrinking potion. You can use it to make yourself small and go places you never thought you could explore. It's the most amazing gift I can give you." + +The bear was delighted. He thanked the old man for his generous reward. With the potion, he could explore the world in a way he never thought possible. + +The bear was excited for his upcoming adventures. He thanked the old man for his amazing reward and ventured off into the unknown. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy, who went for a walk in the evening. They were in the park, and the sky was a brilliant blue. Mummy and Daddy walked over to a big tree and sat at the bottom, looking up at the leaves, which were a beautiful green. + +Mummy sighed and said, "Isn't it a beautiful evening?" Daddy smiled and nodded. + +Just then, they heard a noise. They looked up and saw a small robin, flying around the tree twigs. Daddy said, "Hey, there's a little bird!" He reached out his hand and said, "Come here!" The robin flew close and landed on Daddy's finger. Mummy and Daddy both smiled. + +Mummy looked up and said, "It's a brilliant evening, isn't it?" Daddy smiled and nodded. Then he sighed, and said, "Yes, it is! What a perfect evening for a walk in the park." + +Mummy and Daddy sat with the robin for a little while longer before the sun set, and then they went home, still smiling from their beautiful evening. +Once upon a time, there was a child. He was very happy and liked to play a lot. One day, his teacher asked him to take a test. But the child was scared. He felt embarrassed and started to cry. + +His teacher was very nice. She said, "It's okay. You don't have to be scared. You can do it!" + +The child took a deep breath and did his best. He finished the test and was very proud. + +When he was done, the teacher smiled and said, "You did a great job. I'm so proud of you!" + +The child smiled and thanked his teacher. From that day on, he was not embarrassed to take tests. He was brave and kept trying his best. +Once upon a time, there was a little child. He had a smooth yellow ball. The child loved to play with his ball. One day, he was playing by the doorway when he accidentally dropped the ball. The ball broke into two pieces. + +The child was very sad. He started to cry. "I dropped my ball and now it's broken!" he said. + +His mum came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken pieces of the ball. She put her arm around the child and said, "Let's go get a new ball. It won't be as smooth, but it will still be fun to play with." + +The little boy smiled and said, "Okay!" He was so relieved. + +The next day, they went to the store and bought a new yellow ball. It didn't feel as smooth as his old one, but the little boy quickly grew to love it. He had lots of fun playing with it every day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Emma. She loved to explore the world. One day, she was walking in the forest, looking around and being curious. Suddenly, she spotted something strange - a cobweb! It was so weird, unlike any cobweb she had ever seen! + +Emma stepped closer to take a better look. She could feel something strange in the air. She paused, then she heard a faint noise. It sounded like a sigh. + +Emma remembered her grandma had warned her about strange noises in the forest. She decided to talk to the cobweb. + +"Hello?" Emma said. "Who are you?" + +The cobweb just swayed in the wind. Then, it sighed again - as if it was trying to answer her. Emma smiled and waved goodbye to the cobweb. She should get going, it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Jane. She had lots of toys and liked playing all day. Today was a special day, because Jane's best friend Sam was coming to visit. +Jane was so excited that she couldn't wait! She was running around, when suddenly her foot got caught and she fall. +Jane started to cry, but then she heard a voice. It was Sam. He had arrived! +Sam said, "Hey Jane, don't cry. Let's go play outside and have some fun". +Jane smiled and said, "OK! We can go to the park and swing on the swings." +So Jane and Sam went outside to the park. They had a great time playing together, swinging on the swings and running around. +They laughed and smiled until it was time for Sam to go home. Jane said goodbye to him with a big hug and watched as he drove away. +Jane was happy and felt small again, but with lots of good memories of her special day with Sam. +Once upon a time there lived a prince in a big castle. He was not like the other princes because he could not speak the same language. Instead, he could only speak in reverse. + +The prince was always very sad, because he could not communicate with anyone. He would spend hours in the garden, thinking about how lonely he felt. + +One day, while he was sitting in the garden, he saw a dry leaf floating on the breeze. He was amazed by how it danced in the air. Suddenly, he heard a voice: + +"Why so sad, Prince?" said the leaf. + +The prince was so surprised that he could not speak. He just stared in shock. + +Then the leaf spoke again. + +"I can understand you, even if you speak in reverse" it said. + +The prince was overjoyed. After that, he was never lonely again. He and the leaf spent lots of time talking together, and he even taught it to speak in reverse. + +The prince and the leaf had a very special friendship that lasted for many years. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with a black hat. She was three years old and very excited to go outside and explore. + +The girl grabbed her hat and ran outside. Everywhere she looked there were things to record. She took out a small notebook and started writing. "I saw a tree and a bee," she said as she wrote. + +Then, the girl saw something else. It was a big black cat! "Meow!" said the cat. She giggled and tried to record the sound in her notebook. But she couldn't get it quite right. + +"Don't worry," said the cat. "Listen carefully and I'll record it for you." So the girl listened. Then the cat meowed and the girl heard it recorded perfectly in her notebook! + +The girl thanked the cat and ran off with her notebook. She was so excited to show it to her friends. From then on, she always kept her notebook with her to record the wonderful things she experienced outside. +Once there was a bear who wanted to set off on an adventure. He had been dreaming of it for days. He decided to pack his bag so he could leave. He made sure to bring his scores of food, a big hat, and a camera to take pictures. + +The bear was very excited when he was ready to go! He looked out of his door and saw a wild forest outside. He was scared, but he knew this was a once in a lifetime chance, so he decided to take the risk. + +He said out loud, "I'm ready! I'm going into the wild forest!" + +Suddenly, a rabbit popped out from beneath the door. + +"You're not going alone! I'm coming with you!" he said excitedly. + +The bear smiled and said, "Ok, let's go!" + +The two friends set off into the wild forest, ready to explore and discover the unknown. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was feeling very worried. She took a deep breath and wandered around her house, looking for something to make her feel better. She ended up in her kitchen and looked around. + +Then, she spotted a very special treat that made her face light up. She took it off the counter and said, "Mommy, can I eat this?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can, sweetheart. But, why don't you eat it outside? You can sit on the porch and enjoy it in the sunshine." + +The little girl smiled and put on her shoes. She wandered out to the porch with her special treat, ate it slowly and felt much better. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was very curious about the world and liked to explore. + +One day, Sam found a funny looking pill in the grass. He picked it up and poked it with his finger. Suddenly, a great thing happened! The pill started to shine bright. + +Sam ran home to show his parents his new discovery. + +"Look at what I found!" he shouted, holding the shining pill in his hand. "It's so great!" + +Mom and Dad smiled. + +"You found a very special pill, Sam," Dad said. "It's very important that you don't poke it anymore, ok?" + +Sam nodded. He was so happy to have found the special pill. +Mia was very envious of her big brother. He was allowed to go out to parks and have lots of fun playing with friends, while she was stuck at home. + +One day, when her brother was out, Mia heard sirens. She ran to the window to see what was going on. + +Outside, Mia saw two police cars driving down the street. She was so excited. She had never seen a real police car before. + +Mia wanted to chase the police cars, but her mom said, “No Mia, it's dangerous for little children to go out. Just watch from the window and enjoy the view.†+ +Mia watched as the police cars drove away and she was filled with joy. She couldn't believe she had seen a real police car. She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He was very tall and ate lots of food. One day he went to the store. He was trying to find something cheap, but he couldn't find anything he wanted. + +The giant sighed. He looked around and said, "I don't know what to buy!" + +Suddenly, a small voice said, "I can help!" The giant looked down and saw a little girl. + +The giant was surprised and asked, "How can you help me?" + +The little girl said, "I can guess what you want to buy!" + +The giant smiled. He said, "Alright. Let's see how good of a guesser you are!" + +The little girl closed her eyes and thought for a moment. Then she opened her eyes and said, "I think you want to buy some apples!" + +The giant was amazed. He bought two apples and said, "That was a very good guess. Thank you!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome, giant!" +John loved playing with his aunt. She was very creative and came up with the best games. One day she said, "Let's play hide and seek, John!" + +John clapped his hands excitedly and replied, "Yay!" + +His aunt hid and said, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +John tried to find his aunt but it was so hard! He looked behind the curtains, under the table and in the closet. Then he heard a giggle and looked behind the pillow. Sure enough, there was his Aunt. + +John roared with laughter and said, "You found me!" + +His Aunt replied with a smile, "Yes I did, but now it's your turn to hide!" + +John ran off and hid in a secret spot that he knew. He closed his eyes and sat very still, waiting for his aunt to come and find him. + +After a few minutes, he heard his aunt call out, "Is there anyone here? I know you're hiding somewhere!" + +John popped out from his spot and shouted, "Here I am!" + +His aunt cheered and said with a laugh, "I knew I'd find you!" + +John was so happy that he had such a creative aunt. +The lady looked around the park. She wanted to find something dependable. Suddenly, she saw a little girl sitting on the ground. The lady walked over to her and asked, “Hi! Do you need any help?†+ +The little girl looked up and said, “Yes! Can you help me find my doll? I lost him in the grass.†+ +The lady smiled and said, “Of course! I’ll help you look.†+ +They looked around the park together for a very long time. Eventually, the lady spotted the doll tucked away in a nearby bush. She picked it up and handed it to the little girl. + +The little girl thanked the lady with a big hug. She said, “Thank you. You’re so dependable!†+ +The lady beamed and said, “You’re very welcome! I’m happy I could help.†+One day, a sailor could be heard in the distance. As he sailed nearer and nearer he shouted, "Ahoy there!". A little three year old boy from the shore heard the sailor and wondered who he could be. The boy ran to the edge of the beach, seeking out the sailor. + +When he reached the beach, the boy saw a big, empty boat. It was clean, white and looked like it could sail really far. He saw the sailor aboard and realized the boat was his. The little boy, excited to meet a new friend, stepped closer and asked, "Are you the sailor?" + +The sailor smiled and replied, "Yes, young lad. Would you like to join me on an adventure?" The little boy's eyes widened and he nodded eagerly. The sailor smiled, "You can sail with me and explore the world!" + +The little boy happily accepted and the two of them hopped onto the empty boat. Off they went, sailing across the sea and discovering new places with each wave. It was a magical adventure! +Once upon a time there was a mouse. He was a very messy mouse. He liked making messes everywhere he went. + +One day he came across a disagreeing couple. The husband and wife were arguing. + +"I don't agree with you," said the husband. + +The mouse was very curious. He wanted to understand why the couple disagreed. So he asked them, "Why do you disagree?" + +The husband said, "I want to go for a walk by the lake. But my wife prefers to stay home." + +The wife shook her head and said, "No, I don't want to go to the lake. I want to stay home and clean our house." + +The mouse was surprised. He had never seen two people disagree before. He thought it was very interesting how two people could disagree and still remain friends. + +In the end, the couple agreed to let the mouse decide what to do. So they all went for a walk by the lake together and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a child called Sam. He was three years old and loved to play in the park with his friends. One day he was playing when a big fog came down. Sam's friends weren't used to fog and got scared. + +Sam said to them, "Don't worry. I know how to mind fog." +Sam looked up at the sky and saw some suny rays poking through the fog. He took a few deep breaths and said, "Just mind the sun and the fog will vanish." + +His friends were amazed. They looked around and saw the fog carrying away in the wind. Sam was very proud of himself. + +But soon he began to feel tired. After all that minding, he wanted to take a nap. He waved goodbye to his friends, winked and said, "I'll see you tomorrow!" + +Then he went home and snuggled in his bed. Soon he was sound asleep, with a big smile on his face. +Emily was very excited. Today, she was going to write her first story. She gathered her pencil and paper and quickly began writing. She was trying to write a funny card for her Mom's birthday. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud knock on the door. It was her mom! She ran over to the door and opened it. + +"Hi Mommy!" said Emily. + +"Hi! What are you doing?" asked her mom. + +"I'm writing a funny card for your birthday!" Emily said, smiling. + +Her mom laughed. "That's so sweet! Thank you, Emily." + +Emily was so happy. She finished writing the card, and her mom gave her a big hug. It was the best birthday present ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a navy dress. She was so excited to wear it and show it off to her friends. But when she tried to put it on, it wouldn't fit. She was so sad! + +The little girl heard her mom tell her dad that it was broken. She asked, "What does 'broken' mean?". Her mom said, "That means it's not in one piece anymore and needs to be fixed." + +The little girl was very upset and asked, "Can it be fixed dad?" + +He hugged her and said, "Of course it can! Let's take it to the store and get it mended." + +And so they did. After a few days, the navy dress was fixed and it fit the little girl like a glove. She was so happy! From then on she always made sure to take good care of her navy dress so it wouldn't ever get broken again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play. One day, he asked his mommy to stay with him so he could play a little longer. His mommy told him “No, I have to do important work. I need to goâ€. + +The little boy started to cry. Then he had an idea and said, “Ok, what if you give me an alarm? Then when the alarm rings, I'll know to stop playingâ€. His mommy thought it was a good idea and got him an alarm. + +The boy was so happy. He set the alarm for a long time, so he could play for a long time. He said to his mommy, “Thank you for the alarm so I can stay and play!†His mommy smiled and said, “You're welcome!†+ +The little boy stayed and played until the alarm went off. He was sad, but then he remembered that he still had lots of time to play in the future. So he took a deep breath and went back to his mommy, happy to have had such a fun time. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mary. Mary was a very nice girl and always did what she was told. + +One day Mary went out for a walk and saw a police car with flashing lights. Mary was curious and asked the policeman what was going on. + +The policeman said that a grumpy man had broken the rules and he had to help him. + +Mary said that it was wrong to break rules and the policeman said it was very important to mind the rules. + +The policeman thanked Mary and they said goodbye. + +Mary went home feeling happy, knowing that even if someone was grumpy, it was important to always mind the rules. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall tree in the yard. Little Tiger wanted to climb the tree, but it was too tall. He was envious of the birds that flew to the top. "I wish I could fly up there," he said. + +One day, Little Tiger saw something new. It was a special ladder. "Can I try it?" he asked. The mom said, "Yes, try it." + +Little Tiger took the ladder and tried to fit it onto the tree. It was very long, but he managed to fit it onto the trunk of the tree. Little Tiger was so excited. He was able to climb to the top of the tree and he got to stay there for a long time. + +At the end of the day, Little Tiger came down from the tree. He was so proud of himself. He had climbed the tallest tree in the yard and was no longer envious of the birds. From then on, Little Tiger was able to climb the tree whenever he wanted. +"Mama and Jack want to go for a walk. The sun is so hot, but mama and Jack still want to walk. + +Mama says, “Let’s go Jack!â€. + +Jack says, “Can I bring my bear?†+ +Mama says, “Yes, of course you can! Now, let’s get going!†+ +So, mama and Jack start walking. They walk and walk. Soon, they get to a big, green park with beautiful, tall trees all around. + +Mama and Jack look around and smile. They are so happy and they want to explore more. So they start running and laughing and having a lot of fun! + +After a while, they get tired and Mama says, “Let’s go home now. It’s getting late and we need to rest." + +So, mama and Jack walk back home. They are still happy, even though the sun is still hot. They can’t wait for the next time they go for a walk together. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little dog named Lily. Every morning, Lily's mommy would give her a nice clean leash and a pat on the head. Then, off they would go for a walk. + +Lily loved going for walks with her mommy. She would pull on her leash, sniffing every corner of the neighborhood and running around with joy. + +One day while they were out, Lily saw a big brown bear. “Mommy, look!†she said, pointing to the bear. + +Mommy smiled, “Let’s match the bear’s steps!†+ +So, Lily and her mommy started walking quickly, side by side. They imitated the big bear as he took his slow, powerful steps. With every movement, Lily felt like she was walking on air. + +Finally, the bear stopped to sniff a tree and Lily and her mommy stopped too, laughing and smiling. + +“Come on, Lily!†Mommy said. “Let’s go home and get some treats.†+And with that, Lily’s leash was back on and they were walking slowly back home. + +Just as they got back, Mommy gave Lily a big hug and they went inside, safe and clean. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Amy. She loved exploring outdoors, trying new things and playing with her friends. + +One day, Amy went on an adventure to the woods. She found a little doorway leading to a cave. She was a bit scared, but she was also very curious. + +Amy decided to go in and explore. She soon found a big chest! Inside, there was a sparkling treasure. She was so excited! + +Suddenly, Amy heard footsteps. She became fearful and hid behind the box. In walked a big monster! She knew she had to get away. + +But then the monster smiled. It said, "I'm so happy you found this treasure. It belongs to you now." Amy was relieved and realized the monster was actually kind. + +The monster said, "Take your treasure, Amy. It's yours to keep." + +Amy thanked the monster and happily took home her new treasure. She knew she had made a wonderful discovery that day. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was three years old. Her name was Eva. She was excited because her mommy said they were going on a tour. + +Eva said, "What's a tour, mommy?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "A tour is a beautiful adventure. You'll see a lot of fun things and meet new people." + +Eva clapped her hands together in delight. She couldn't wait to go on the tour! + +On the day of the tour, Eva saw lots of exciting things. She saw a huge waterfall, pretty birds and flowers, and a playground with swings. But then something on the tour made Eva hate it. + +Eva and her mommy arrived at a big farm. There were chickens, cows, and pigs. Eva didn't like animals and she hated the farm. + +Eva complained, "Mommy, I don't like this place. Can we go now?" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, we can go, but it's only a small part of the tour. We still have lots of other things to explore." + +Eva was happy and the tour continued. They saw a lot more exciting places afterwards, and Eva even made some new friends on the tour. In the end, she loved the tour and was so glad she went on it. But she never forgot how much she hated the farm. +Once, there was a humble person. He had lots of stuff and was very kind. + +One day, he was going for a walk when he saw a small boy playing in the street. But the boy had already dropped some of his stuff! + +"Oh dear," said the humble person. "Did you drop all this stuff?" + +The boy nodded sadly. + +The kind person smiled, a big smile that spread across his face. "Don't worry. I will help you pick it up." + +So, together they gathered up the things that had dropped. The polite person even let the little boy keep most of them, since they were his. + +When all the stuff was safe again, the small boy was so happy! The humble person gave him a big hug to say thank you. + +And ever since then, they've been good friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Betty. She was only three years old and loved to explore the world around her. One day Betty was playing in her room when she discovered something under a dry chair. She got excited, but she was a bit scared too. "What is it?" she asked aloud. + +Suddenly, the chair revealed an amazing surprise - a bright pink toy car. Its tiny wheels were perfect and its shiny paint job was perfect. Betty couldn't believe her eyes. She grabbed the car and started pushing it all around her room. She even made vroom vroom noises as it moved. + +After a while, Betty started to get tired. She was so excited and happy that she went right up to her mum and dad and showed them the new car. They were overjoyed with Betty's find and they all decided to share some cookies and milk to celebrate. + +From that day on, Betty kept her discovery a secret, but she knew it was always there - tucked away safely beneath the old dry chair. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Suzy. She dreamed of visiting an oasis one day. + +One day, Suzy went to go tell her mom. She said, "Mom, I want to go visit an oasis!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a wonderful idea, Suzy! Let's go!" + +So Suzy and her mom packed up some supplies and drove off to the oasis. Soon they arrived at the special place. + +The oasis was so beautiful! There were lots of trees and plants to explore, and a giant pond in the center of it all. + +Suzy and her mom spent the whole day at the oasis. They took a walk around, went for a swim in the pond, and discussed some creative ideas of things to do. + +When the day was over, the two said goodbye to the oasis and drove back home. Suzy was very happy to have visited the special place and couldn't wait to tell her friends about it. +Once upon a time there was a dog called Fred. He loved to play and run around. +Fred was always running and chasing things, spraying all the other animals. One day, Fred was chasing a bird and he ran so fast and sprayed so hard, that he won a medal! + +Fred was so happy that he couldn't believe it. He showed it to all the other animals. + +The birds and the foxes, who knew Fred was very fast, all said "Well done, Fred, you're the fastest sprayer in the forest!" + +At night, when Fred didn't run around anymore, he cooked himself a tasty meal with all his medal. He was so proud of himself that he fell asleep, feeling very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who loved to play in the woods all day. One day she was playing when she suddenly felt uncomfortable. She felt like something strange was happening. + +Suddenly she heard a loud noise, and her mouth felt very dry. She tried to take a breath, but the air felt thick and heavy. She was running out of oxygen! + +The little girl started to panic and shouted out for help. That's when she saw a friendly man with a bag. He had come to rescue her! The man grabbed a big tank of oxygen and ran towards the little girl. + +He put it over her mouth and said: "Take a deep breath. This oxygen will help you." + +The little girl felt relieved and thanked the man for his help. She was so grateful to him! After a few breaths of oxygen, she was feeling much better and could play in the woods again. + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jack and Susie. +Jack was 5 years old and very wise. Susie was only 3, but she was very clever. + +One day, Jack told Susie it was time for a test. He said, "I'm going to add a number. When I finish, can you say what the answer is?" + +Susie thought for a moment and then smiled. She knew just what to do. She said, "Ok, I'm ready!". + +Jack added 2 and 3 together and said, "What's the answer?". + +Susie proudly replied, "That's 5!" + +Jack was so impressed. He praised her and said, "Good job, Susie! You're so wise!". + +Susie smiled and took a bow. She had done well in her first test! +Molly and her family went to the park. Molly found lots of fun things to do – running around and playing with her ball. The sun shone down on the happy family as they enjoyed their day outside. + +Suddenly, Molly noticed a big green olive on the ground. She always wanted to catch an olive, and this one looked perfect. She ran over and tried to catch it, but the olive was too quick! + +Molly's Daddy went over to help. He said with a smile, “Let me try!†He slowly moved towards the olive, and with one quick movement he caught it! Molly was so excited to have the ugly green olive in her hands. + +Molly smiled at her Daddy and thanked him for helping. She was so happy, and couldn't wait to show her Mommy the olive she caught! +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called Benny. He had shiny feathers, and they looked very smart. Benny wanted to soar high in the sky above the clouds. He asked his friend, a duck, for help. + +“I want to fly really high,†said Benny. + +The duck smiled and said, “That sounds fun! I know a way. Just follow me!†+ +So Benny and the duck flew over to a nearby park. And there, they found a big pipe! The duck said, “Just hop into the pipe and start flapping your wings. The wind inside the pipe will help you soar up, up, and away!†+ +Benny was excited. He hopped into the pipe, and, sure enough, he could feel the wind lifting him up. He opened his wings and started flapping, and he soared higher, higher, until he was way up in the sky! + +When Benny was done soaring, he went back to the duck and said, “Thank you for helping me. It was so much fun!†+ +“You’re welcome,†said the duck with a smile. “I knew you could do it. You are so smart!†+Once upon a time, there was a family of three – Mom, Dad and their son Toby. Dad was a good provider, and he made sure that the family was always happy and well supplied. He had a special treat for Toby every few days. + +One day, Dad had something extra special planned. He reached into his pocket and surprised Toby with a gift. It was a shiny new wagon, and Toby's eyes lit up. + +"Thank you, Dad!" shouted Toby, excitedly. + +"You're welcome, buddy!" replied Dad. + +Toby thanked Dad many times more and he ran to the front yard, pulling his wagon behind him. He was so happy to have this new toy, and he took it everywhere. It supplied Toby with many hours of fun and enjoyment. + +The end! +Once there were two friends, Mike and Max. They were both three years old. + +One day, Mike asked Max if he wanted to play. Max was excited and agreed right away. + +"Let's play kick ball!" said Mike. + +Max said, "Ok!" He was so excited. + +Mike grabbed a brown ball and Max found a long piece of celery. + +Mike put the ball down and said, "Ready, set, kick!" Max took the celery and gave the ball a big kick. + +Mike smiled and started running. Max was still holding onto the celery and laughed. + +He ran after Mike and they kept kicking the ball, until it was time to go home. + +Mike and Max had a lot of fun that day. They never forgot the day they kicked the ball with celery. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who was having a bad day. She had been playing outside when she got very dirty. The princess was so upset that no amount of scrubbing would make her clean again. + +But then the princess heard a noise. She looked up to see a little bird. The bird had the biggest and happiest laugh. It was contagious and it made the princess giggle too. The bird chirped at her and flew away. + +Suddenly, the princess had an idea! She ran back inside and quickly grabbed a brush, some soap, and a cloth. She scrubbed and scrubbed until every inch of her was dance. + +When she was done, the princess twirled around, happy and sparkly clean. She laughed and thanked the little bird for its help. She would never forget the wonderful bird with the happy laugh. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Emma. She liked to explore and look at all the new things around her. + +One day, Emma went for a walk in the park. She saw a police car parked there. She thought it looked very cool. + +As Emma walked around the park, she noticed that there were no people around. Suddenly, she heard voices. + +She looked around and noticed that two police officers were talking. + +Emma stopped and listened. + +"We've been working all day. I think it's time for a rest," said one of the police officers. + +"Yes, let's take a break and relax," said the other one. + +Emma smiled and thought to herself, "A rest sounds really nice." She then continued her walk around the park and thought about how much fun it was to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a great train. It had lots of seats and lights and it was so fast! Pete and Wanda wanted to go on the train, but they disagreed about who should sit where. + +Pete said, "I want the seat by the window!" + +Wanda said, "No, I want it!" + +Pete said, "But I saw it first!" + +Wanda said, "It doesn't matter, I still want it!" + +Finally, they decided to take turns sitting by the window. They both smiled and hopped on the train. It was a great ride! +Mild was playing outside. She was playing a sport. She loved to catch. It was so much fun. + +Mild wanted to show her mom. She ran inside and said, "Mom, look! I'm catching!" + +Mild's mom smiled. She said, "That looks like so much fun. Keep playing." + +So Mild went back outside to play her sport. She ran around, trying to catch all the things she could. When she got tired, she stopped to take a break. + +Mild felt proud of herself. Even though she was only three, she was getting really good at catching. This sport was so much fun! +It was an unusual day when Michael and his mommy went to the harbour. Michael saw a big yacht on the calm blue waters. He was so excited! + +"Mommy, let's go for a ride!" Michael said. + +"No, we can't, Michael. That's someone else's yacht." Mommy answered. + +Michael said sadly, "I wish we had our own yacht." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let's go look at the other boats. Maybe we can find something special." + +So they went and looked around. But they couldn't find anything special. + +Suddenly, they heard someone speaking. It was a lady with a big smile on her face. + +"Hello there! Are you looking for a boat?" + +Michael and Mommy got very excited. It was just what they were looking for! + +The lady said, "I have an unusual sailing yacht that I can give you." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That sounds perfect!" + +Michael cheered and said, "Yay, now we can go for rides!" + +And so, Michael and his mommy got their own yacht. And from then on, they went for fun rides together on the calm blue waters. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jack. She was three years old and loved to explore the world. + +One day, Jack saw something green in the grass. She got very excited and walked closer. She was so happy to find some green eggs! Seeing how excited she was, a mother bird offered them to her. + +Jack spoke to the bird, "Thank you!" + +The mother bird then said, "Take only one. You can leave the rest here." + +Jack was so pleased, she picked one and it was very yummy. She thanked the bird again and ran back home to show her mom. The bird was happy to see the green eggs go to a good home. + +The end. +Once there was a wealthy bear. He wanted a sweater to keep him warm when the days were cool. He asked his friends what he should do and they said, "Go to the store and buy a sweater for yourself." + +So the bear did. He went to the store and found the softest, most beautiful sweater he had ever seen. He wanted to buy it and take it home. + +When he arrived home, he put on the sweater and it fit perfectly. He was so excited, it kept him warm and cozy. + +Every day, the bear wore the sweater and it started to grow. His friends came to visit and asked, "What happened?". + +The bear smiled and said, "My sweater is growing with me. It gets bigger and bigger, just like me!" + +His friends were amazed and laughed with delight. The wealthy bear was so happy - he stayed warm, even as he grew. +Once upon a time, there was a nice alien who wanted to visit a new planet. The alien was very excited as they entered the planet's orbit. The alien looked down at the planet below and saw it was very mild. + +The alien then flew down to the planet and landed. They looked around and were excited to see how different everything was. Suddenly, the alien heard a voice. It was coming from nearby! + +The alien walked to the voice and saw a small creature. "Hi!" said the creature. "What are you doing here?" +The alien smiled. "I'm here to visit this planet!" + +The creature smiled. "What do you think of it?" +The alien looked around and said, "It's very nice here. The climate is very mild." + +The creature nodded. "Yes, it is mild here. If you like, I could show you around. What do you say?" + +The alien was thrilled. They nodded and smiled. "Yes, I would love to explore your planet with you!" + +And so, the alien and the creature spent the entire day exploring the planet together. They had a wonderful time, and the alien was so glad to have visited the planet and made a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl named Molly. She wanted to solve a dream. She talked to her mommy, "Mommy, what's a dream?" + +Mommy said, "A dream is a special thing that you think about when you go to sleep." + +Molly thought for a moment. Then she said, "Can I solve my dream?" + +Mommy smiled. "Yes, you can. Dreaming is a special way for you to think about things. If you work hard and use your gift, you can solve your dream!" + +Molly was so excited to solve her dream. She asked her mommy, "What can I do?" + +Mommy said, "Start by trying something small. Take your time and don't give up." + +Molly was so happy. She gave her mommy a big hug and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I'm going to solve my dream!" + +Molly worked hard every day. Eventually, she solved her dream. She was so proud of herself for working so hard and for not giving up. She knew that with her gift and hard work, she could do anything! +Once upon a time there was a turtle called Terry. He was very independent and liked to explore. One day he had an idea. He wanted to get his very own net! + +He went to his friend, the fish. "Can you help me get a net?" he asked. +The fish thought for a moment and then said, "Maybe the bird can help you. He often has what you need." + +So Terry said thank you and went to find the bird. Sure enough, the bird had a net. She said Terry could have it if he said please. + +Terry was so excited. He thanked the bird and took his new net home. From then on, he could explore the pond with his own net. He was so proud to be independent! +Once upon a time there was a chicken who liked to march. Every day, he would march around and around his pen. He was a very restless chicken and never stayed in one place for too long. + +One day, he decided he wanted to march outside of his pen. He was determined, so he opened the gate with his beak and began walking away. + +He soon came to a big farm. The farm looked very different than the small area he was used to. The chicken was very excited and kept marching around and around, exploring the farm. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "What are you doing here?" it asked. He looked up and saw a farmer. The chicken was scared, but he marched closer to the farmer and said, "I wanted to go for a march, and this is a nice place to do it!" + +The farmer smiled down at the chicken. "That's nice, but you should have stayed in your pen. You can march around the farm, but don't wander too far!" + +The chicken thanked the farmer, and then he started marching around the farm. He was careful not to wander too far from the farmer, and he had a wonderful time. The chicken was very happy and thankful that he was allowed to march around the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a large knight who carried a big sword. He was brave and strong. He would travel the kingdom on his strong horse, fighting for justice. + +One day, the knight stopped in the forest for a break. He discovered a small, hungry fox cub. The knight opened his bag and fed the fox some savoury snacks. + +The fox then spoke to the knight. "Thank you for feeding me. Would you help me do something else?" + +The knight agreed and asked what the fox needed help with. + +"My father has taken a large, dangerous sword into the cave," the fox said. "I'm afraid he will get hurt. Would you help me get him away from the cave?" + +The knight nodded. He helped the fox free his father and brought them both safely away from the cave. The fox cub thanked the knight and they all lived happily ever after. +Jimmy liked to play in the garden. One day, he saw a beautiful purple bird in the palm tree. Jimmy was excited and wanted to reach up and touch it. He jumped up to try, but the bird flew away. Jimmy was disappointed, but he wanted to try again. + +He jumped a few more times, but the bird still resisted him. As he was jumping, he heard his mommy call him. It was time to come inside. + +Jimmy said, "But mommy, I want to get to the bird!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's a beautiful purple bird, Jimmy. It's okay if you can't get to it. Let's go inside now. We can try again later." + +Jimmy sighed and said okay. He resisted the bird a few more times, but then he finally gave up and headed inside. +Once there was a curious little girl named Sara. She was three years old and very adventurous. One day, Sara was exploring her house and noticed a locked door. She asked her mom why the door was locked, but mom said it was a secret. She wanted Sara to find the answer on her own. + +Sara decided to unlock the door and see what was inside. With a bit of effort, she managed to unlock it. She opened the door and found an invitation to a magical kingdom! + +Sara was so excited that she jumped and shouted, "Mom! Come look! I found an invitation!" Her mom came running and gave her a hug. She said, "That's wonderful, Sara! You are so adventurous!" + +Sara and her mom opened their invitation and started planning for their magical kingdom adventure. Sara smiled, feeling triumphant that she had unlocked the door and found such an amazing surprise. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was happy and the baby smiled. The mommy said, "Let's make a salad." + +The baby jumped up and down and said, "Yes! Yes!" + +The mommy and the baby went to the kitchen. The baby wanted to help, so the mommy gave the baby some vegetables. The baby chopped them up and put them in the bowl. Then the mommy put some dressing on top. + +The baby smiled, because it smelled yummy. Then they went to the table to eat. + +The baby took a bite, and said, "Mmmm, I love salad!" + +The mommy laughed and said, "Me too, baby." + +Then the doorbell rang. It was so noisy! The mommy said, "Let's go see who it is!" + +When they looked outside it was their best friend. The baby ran out and hugged their friend. The mommy laughed and said, "We love spending time with our friends." + +The three of them ate the yummy salad and laughed and talked. When it was time to leave, the baby said, "I love you, Mommy & best friend." + +"We love you too," they said with a smile. + +The baby jumped up and hugged them both one more time and then they went home. The baby was +Once upon a time there was a prince. He was handsome, strong, and smart. He wanted to find someone to be his wife. + +The prince went on a journey to meet many different people. He asked them to dance and to tell him stories, but still he had not found his special someone. + +One day, the prince stumbled upon a beautiful fairy. The fairy was kind, sweet, and attractive. She asked the prince to take her hand, and he agreed. + +The prince said, “If you will be mine, I will make a promise to you. I will lead you to a land of beauty and joy where no sadness may exist.†+ +The fairy thought about his promise, and felt that it was too good to be true. She asked hesitantly, “Are you sure that you can lead me to such a place?†+ +The prince turned to her with a smile and said, “I promise I will lead you. With me, you will always be happy.†+ +The fairy felt excited and accepted his promise. She grabbed his hand, and soon the prince and the fairy were on an exciting journey full of happiness and joy. They followed the prince’s lead and, sure enough, it took them to a land of beauty, where no sadness could ever exist. +Once upon a time there were two best friends called Dan and Sam. They were always doing fun things together. + +One day, Dan suggested that they go for a plane ride. Sam was so excited! They went outside and got in the plane. + +It was funny to fly high in the sky. They looked down at the tiny houses and trees. They even saw a river. + +When they came down, they wanted to cool off. So they decided to go to the river and bathe. They splashed each other and laughed. + +"This is the best day ever," said Sam. + +"Agreed," said Dan. +Once there was an old man who was bald. He always wanted to make his neighbours happy. So, one day he decided to get a bicycle. He showed it to the neighbours and they all agreed that it was a nice bicycle. + +Suddenly, the old man's neighbour's daughter, Melinda, disagreed. "I don't like the bicycle," she said. + +The old man smiled. "Why don't you like it?" he asked. + +"It's too big for me," Melinda replied. + +The old man chuckled. "Come on, we can adjust the seat. I'm sure you'll enjoy riding it," he said. + +Melinda smiled and agreed. With a few adjustments, Melinda was soon riding around the neighbourhood on her new bicycle. She smiled and waved, happy to be riding her new bicycle. The old man was very happy to see that his neighbour's daughter was happy. +There was an elderly fairy who was looking for something to do one day. She saw an old tree in the forest and decided to explore it. + +When she arrived, she saw a baby dragon sleeping peacefully in a corner. She tip-toed over to it and softly said "Hello!" + +The little dragon woke up and, in a sleepy voice, said "Hello!" + +The fairy smiled and said, "Would you like to go for a crawl with me?" + +The dragon nodded eagerly and so the two of them crawled together, enjoying the smells and sights of the forest. As they explored, the elderly fairy pointed out interesting things and told stories about the area. + +The dragon loved listening to the fairy's stories and felt so lucky to have found such a special friend. In the end, they crawled together all day and vowed to meet up again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a young and thin girl who wanted to help others. + +One day, she heard a loud cry coming from the river. She ran to the river and found a little kitten. The poor thing had fallen in the water and was struggling to get out. + +The girl reached her hand down and said, "Don't worry, I will rescue you!" She carefully grabbed the little kitten and pulled it out of the river. + +The little kitten said, "Thank you so much for rescuing me!" + +The young girl smiled and replied, "Anytime! I'm glad I could help." + +And ever since that day, the girl has helped people and animals in need. +One day, Sally and her mommy went out for a walk. The sky was grey and it looked like it might rain. Sally and her mommy went to the park. + +Sally was so excited to swing and slide in the park. But then it started to rain. The rain felt wet on Sally's face. + +Sally's mommy said, "Sally, let's go home. It's too wet to stay here. + +They started to want but then Sally spotted something in a bush. It was a yellow pepper! + +Sally said, "Mommy! Can I keep the pepper?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, of course. Let's go home now so we can dry off, and then you can eat your pepper!" + +So Sally and her mommy went home, dried off, and when they were done Sally ate her pepper. It was so yummy! +One day, Mandy and her mum were outside watching the sunset. The sky was clear and the sunset was beautiful. Mandy asked her mum, "Why do sunsets have to end?" Her mum smiled and explained that the sun has to go away and be replaced with the stars so the night can come. + +Mandy thought this was funny and laughed. Her mum also laughed and said, "It's like life - we can't keep the same things and it's important to let things go so we can be ready for something new." + +Mandy nodded. She looked out to the horizon and said, "The sun is sure taking its time. Let's replace the sunset with a game of hide and seek!" Mandy and her mum both laughed and ran off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Sarah. She liked to explore the world around her. One day, she found a cable. She bent down to have a closer look and saw that it was shiny and brown. + +Sarah reached out to rub the cable but it made a whirring noise. She was so startled that she jumped back quickly. + +"What was that?" she said out loud. + +Just then, a friendly voice said, "That was the cable talking to you. All you have to do is rub it and it will answer you." + +Sarah was surprised. She felt brave, so she reached out to rub the cable again. This time, the cable talked back. + +"Hello Sarah!" it said. + +Sarah giggled. She and the cable talked for a while, and she decided to keep it as her new friend. She would rub it whenever she was feeling lonely or scared. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mandy. Mandy had two teeth, one at the top and one at the bottom. + +Mandy's mum said: "Mandy, are your teeth ready?" + +Mandy said, "Yes mum!" She opened her mouth wide and put the toothbrush in. She brushed her teeth up and down, round and round. She finished, smiled and said "All done!" + +Mandy's mum was so happy and she said: "Very good! You did a great job!" She gave Mandy a big hug and a kiss. + +Mandy was so proud of her teeth that she showed them to her bear, her doll and all her friends. They all said "Wow, Mandy! Your teeth look so clean and ready for a good night's sleep!" +Once upon a time, there was a loyal puppy. He loved to play and have fun, and one of his favourite games was to pull knots. Every day, he would wander around until he found an old rope with knots in it. Then he would pull, pull, pull until the knot was undone. + +One day, the puppy found a really big knot. He pulled and pulled, but he couldn't undo it. He felt so sad that he could not untie the knot. Just then, a little girl came running up to him. "Can I help you untie the knot?" she said. + +The puppy was so happy to have help, and the little girl used all of her strength to pull the knot. Finally, it was loose, and the puppy was very grateful. He thanked the little girl for her help and greeted her with a big wet lick. They both laughed and the puppy went home, feeling even more loyal for having made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl who liked to explore. One bright sunny day she walked towards the market and passed an old vendor. + The vendor called out to her and said "Do you dare buy this shiny necklace?". + The little girl asked him "What is a dare?". +The vendor explained "A dare is when you do something brave and difficult, like this necklace." +The little girl was intrigued so she asked how much the necklace was. The vendor replied that it cost 10 coins. The little girl got out her purse, gave the vendor the coins and put the necklace on. +The vendor was very persistent and asked "Now that you have bought my necklace, do you dare come over here again tomorrow?". +The little girl smiled and replied "Yes, I will come back tomorrow!". +She thanked the vendor and walked away feeling very proud of herself. +Pauline loved visiting her Grandma's house. Every time she arrived, Grandma would give Pauline a big hug. That was her favorite part. One day, Pauline was playing in Grandma's backyard when something inside made her cry. Grandma asked her what was wrong and she said, "I had a nightmare." + +Grandma tucked Pauline into bed and told her, "It's OK, sweetheart. Nightmares are just ordinary things that lots of people have." Then Grandma gave her a special hug, and suddenly Pauline felt much better. She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. + +When she woke up in the morning, Pauline felt happy and excited. She ran to Grandma's room and gave her a big hug. Grandma smiled and said, "Let's go make breakfast. What would you like?" + +Pauline said with a smile, "Pancakes, please!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They enjoyed eating dinner together every night. The mom always cooked incredible meals for the family to enjoy. + +One night, the dad came home and said, "Let's make dinner together tonight." +The three year old child was so excited and asked mom, "What can I do?" +Mom replied, "You can help me pick the vegetables from the garden and then you can help me cut them." + +The little one couldn't believe how many different veggies they were. They removed the peppers, tomatoes, carrots and squashes from the garden. The little one giggled as they picked the biggest tomatoes and the fattest carrots. + +The child was so excited to help with dinner! The Dad said, "Let me show you how to cut the vegetables." Together, they cut the vegetables in small pieces so that mom could cook them for the delicious dinner. + +When the meal was ready, the whole family gathered around the table. Dad said, "Tonight's dinner is incredible!" The little one smiled and said, "It is!" + +Everyone dug in and enjoyed the delicious dinner. The mom, dad and the little one were so happy to be eating together. Finally, mom and dad said, "Thanks for helping us out with dinner!" +The little one beamed with pride. +Once there was a brave worker. He had a tool to help him. He wanted to use it to do a job. + +The worker said, "Let me try it". He was a bit scared, but he was determined to make it work. + +So he carefully used the tool. The tool had a fierce grip and worked perfectly. The worker was so happy and said, "Yay! It worked!" + +He was very pleased with the job and thanked the tool for helping him. From then on, he always used the tool for his jobs and was never scared again. +One day, Joe and his friend Sandy were outside. Joe was very excited and he wanted to go play in the rain. Sandy, however, was feeling a little fearful. + +"I don't want to go out in the rain," Sandy said, shaking her head. + +"Why not?" asked Joe. "It'll be fun!" + +"I'm scared," Sandy replied. She pointed up at the sky, which was getting very dark. "It looks like it might get too wet outside." + +Joe smiled at Sandy. He knew she was scared, but he wanted to help her feel better. "Don't worry," he said softly. "I'll be your friend and stay with you the whole way through." + +Sandy smiled. She was still a bit fearful, but she felt a little bit better now that she had Joe with her. + +They ran outside, laughing and playing in the rain. Joe and Sandy splashed around, feeling the warmth of the sun and the coolness of the raindrops. It was a wonderful day! Sandy had forgotten her fear and was now happy to be out in the rain with her friend. +Once upon a time there was a man who was walking around the town. The man had a big, red nose and he was wearing a funny hat. As he was wandering around he saw a big, nice restaurant. He was feeling very hungry, so he walked inside and sat down at a table. + +The man saw a waiter and asked him for some food. However, the waiter was being mean to the man and refused to give him any. The man was so angry and he slapped the waiter hard. Everyone in the restaurant was very surprised and started to yell. + +The waiter was so mad that he said, "You can't do that! It was a fake slap!" Then he ran away. The man stayed in the restaurant and ate the food. In the end everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. She wanted to go on an adventure. When she woke up one day, the sun was shining and the sky was blue, so she knew it would be the perfect day for an adventure. + +Jenny went outside and saw a horse in the field. She ran over to it and said, "Hi, horse. Can I stroke you?" + +The horse shook its head. "No," it said, "I am dangerous. You must keep your distance." + +Jenny was a bit sad, so she looked around for something else to do. She found a pond at the side of the field and lot of mud. + +"I know," said Jenny, "I will make a mud pie in the sun and it will dry up and be nice to eat!" + +So she made her mud pie and left it out in the sun to dry. When she came back an hour later, the mud pie was dry and it tasted delicious. + +Jenny smiled and said, "This was a great adventure. I am glad I didn't pet the dangerous horse!" +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sam and Joe. Sam was a little yellow bird who wanted to explore the world. + +One day, Sam told Joe he wanted to go on a journey. Joe said, "Okay, let's imagine a track that we can follow!" + +So they both imagined a yellow track, full of wonderful sights! It seemed to go on forever, but they wanted to find out where it leads. + +Sam said, "Let's do it! Let's find out where this track goes!" + +Joe said, "All right! Let the adventure begin!" + +They flew away together and flew for what seemed like hours. When they finally reached the end of the yellow track, there was a big beautiful lake with lots of fish. Sam and Joe couldn't believe their eyes! + +Sam said,"Wow! This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen!" Joe said, "Let's have a picnic here, it's perfect!" + +So that's what they did. They ate their lunch and played in the water until the sun went down. + +After a while, they thought it was time to go home, but they already knew they would come back to explore this special yellow track again. +Once upon a time there was a Mommy and a Daddy. They were playing in the backyard with their little girl, Amy. + +Mommy said, "Let's get the matches, Amy." + +"Yes!" said Amy, excited. + +Daddy found a box of matches and gave it to Amy. + +"Now, please be careful," said Mommy. + +Amy took a match out of the box. It was a wild match! She put it on the ground and it started jumping around, like it was alive. + +"Oh no," said Mommy. + +But Daddy said, "Don't worry, I'll get it." He ran over and caught the match. + +Then he said to Amy, "Please put the match back in the box, okay?" + +Amy smiled and did what Daddy said. + +The Mommy, Daddy and Amy hugged and laughed. They had so much fun playing with the wild match! +Once upon a time, there was a brick. It had been dropped and was now broken. The brick was sad. + +A man walking by saw the brick. He said, "Brick, don't be sad. I can help you. I can fix you." + +The brick was happy. It said, "Thank you. Can you help me?" + +The man smiled and said, "Yes, I can help. I will put some glue on the broken pieces and put you back together." + +The brick was so excited. It said, "Thank you for helping me!" + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. Now you're good as new!" + +The broken brick was so happy. It could finally be used again. And it was all thanks to the kind man who helped it! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved playing outside and exploring the world and had a pet pup named Spike. He was always by her side, and followed her everywhere. + +One day, Lucy found a modern twisty slide in the playground. She was so excited that she ran up it and shouted. + +"Wow, Spike, look! I can twist and slide down!" + +Spike barked in response, then raced after Lucy as she slid down again and again. They laughed and laughed as they twisted and twirled. + +Soon it was time to go home, and Lucy hugged her pet pup goodbye. Then they waved as they went their separate ways. + +The next day, Lucy couldn't wait to twist and slide down the modern slide again. And that's exactly what she did. +Once upon a time there were two sisters who loved to play together. +The first was big and strong and the second was small and gentle. One day, the big sister was playing with her toys and the small sister wanted to join in. The big sister said "No, you can't play with my toys. Go away!" + +The small sister was very sad, so she started to cry. She said "I wanted to play too". The big sister felt sorry for what she had said so she said "I'm sorry. You can play with me." + +The sisters hugged and played together for the rest of the day. They made a tower of blocks, they drew pictures and they even rode their bikes. + +At the end of the day, they both hugged and the big sister said "I'm sorry. Let's play together more often. I love you." + +The small sister smiled and said "Me too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She lived in a cozy house next to a big green field. + +One day, Anna wanted to go out and explore the field. She put her cap on her head and went outside. +Anna found a few rocks while she was exploring. Each rock was very hard and heavy, but Anna decided she wanted to take one home. + +She picked up the biggest rock and tried to carry it, but it was too heavy. Anna started to get frustrated and she began to cry. + +A nearby bunny heard Anna's cries and hopped over to say hello. "Hello! What's wrong?" the bunny asked. + +Anna said, "I wanted to carry this big rock home, but it's too heavy!" + +The bunny replied, "It's ok. You don't have to carry it. You can just stay here and play and the rock can remain here too." + +Anna smiled and thanked the bunny. She decided to remain with the rock and play and explore the field with the bunny all day. Anna was so happy she had taken her cap and gone exploring! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She was a very happy three year old. + +One day, Sarah was walking in the forest and she saw something very sparkly in the ground. She bent over to look and saw that it was a beautiful crystal. + +Sarah was so excited, she wanted to keep it as her own. She reached down to pick it up but it wouldn't move. She pulled and pulled, but it wouldn't come out. + +Suddenly, a wizard appeared out of nowhere. He said "This crystal is not yours! It belongs to me!" Sarah was scared, she did not know what to say. + +The wizard said "I need this crystal to make a wish to come true. If you don't give it to me, something very disgusting will happen!" + +Sarah looked at the wizard and said "No! I want to keep it. Please don't make something disgusting happen." + +The wizard thought for a moment, then smiled and said "Alright Sarah, I have a deal for you. If you give me the crystal, I will give you something special in return." + +Sarah was very happy and she gave the wizard the crystal. He gave her a special necklace with her name on it and in the middle was the beautiful crystal. Sarah was so happy! She put on the necklace and said goodbye to the wizard. + +The wizard smiled and said "You have chosen wisely Sarah +Mumma and Daddy had a special surprise for their little girl! She was so excited to see what it was! + +Mumma said, "Close your eyes my darling, and we will show you the surprise!" +The girl put her hands over her eyes and waited. + +When Mumma said she could open her eyes, the little girl gasped! It was a beautiful rainbow! She remembered Mummy had told her all about rainbows. + +It was so colourful and happy. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen! + +The girl asked, "Is it mine?" + +Mumma smiled and said, "Yes, my darling, this rainbow is all yours!" + +The little girl clapped her hands and stretched her arms out wide. She ran to the rainbow and said, "I'm going to hug it!" + +Mumma said, "Oh, it's a bit wet, sweetheart. You can hug it, but be careful not to get too wet!" + +So, the girl hugged the rainbow, but not too tight, because it was still wet from the rain. She was so happy to own her own rainbow! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She loved to collect shells. Today, she was walking along the beach and found a very rare shell. She picked it up and ran home to show her mom. + +When Daisy showed her mom the rare shell, her mom's eyes lit up. + +"Wow, it's so beautiful!" Her mom exclaimed. + +Mom then asked Daisy a special request. She asked Daisy, "Can you put this shell in a special box so you can keep it safe, and you can look at it whenever you want?" + +"Yes," Daisy said excitedly. + +So, Daisy put her rare shell in a special box. Then, whenever Daisy wanted to look at it, she would open the box and admire the beauty of the shell every day. +Once upon a time, two friends Jane and Mark were walking together. Mark saw a strange object in the grass and he wanted to investigate it. Jane asked him, “What do you hope it is?†+ +Mark was very excited and replied, “I don’t know. I hope it could be some kind of fun toy.†+ +The two friends went closer to the object. It was a tiny box, with something inside. Jane said, “It looks busy, maybe with a bug inside. We should open it!†+ +Mark agreed, so they carefully opened the box. Inside they found a baby bird! It was small and scared, but Mark said, “Let's take care of it and see what happens.†+ +So, the two friends shared some food with the bird and promised to keep it safe. With a little bit of hope, care, and patience, the bird became strong and happy. Jane and Mark were very excited and happy that their new friend was safe and happy. +Mom was mad. She saw that John had spilled his juice all over the floor. + +"John, why did you do that?" she asked. + +John looked away, but said nothing. + +Mom was very mad. + +"This behavior is not okay," she said. "It's time for a punishment." + +John knew what was coming. Mom told him to go put on his uncomfortable sweater. + +Once he had his sweater on, Mom said, "Now, you must stay in your room for the rest of the day." + +John nodded and went to his room. It was not a nice feeling to get punished, but he knew he had done something wrong. + +But, as he sat in his room, he started thinking of ways to be better and not get punished any more. +Once upon a time there was a boy named John. John was very excited. He was going to skip with his new shoes and he couldn't wait. + +So John quickly put on his new shoes and ran out. He hopped and skipped up and down the sidewalk. + +John had been skipping for a long time when he noticed a strip of rough ground. It had lots of rocks, so it was hard to skip on. John wanted to try skipping on it, so he asked his mom, "Can I skip on the rough strip?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can try." + +So John carefully skipped on the rough strip. It was hard, but after a while he got better. He was very happy that he had tried something new. + +He was so pleased with himself that he skipped all the way home. +Will hugged the little puppy tight. He wanted to keep squeezing it forever and never let it go. The puppy was so loyal, always following him around and always wanting to play with him. + +Will's mom saw them playing together and smiled. "You two are so cute together," she said. "Will, you are so lucky to have such a loyal friend." +Will nodded, still squeezing the puppy tight. + +Later that day, Will was walking his puppy around the block. The puppy ran ahead to a park he had never been to before. He started to run after it when he heard a voice. + +"Hey, can you help me?" an old man asked. He was holding a heavy bag and struggling to carry it. + +Will ran up to the old man and offered to help him. "I can squeeze it for you," he said. With a lot of effort, he was able to hold the bag with his little hands. + +The old man thanked Will and said, "You are a very loyal friend, my boy." Will smiled, happy that he could help his new friend. +Jim was walking in the park. He spotted a yellow bird. He wanted to give the bird a massage. He talked to the bird and asked, “Do you want a massage?†+The bird chirped and nodded his little head. +So Jim sat on the grass and started to massage the bird. He was careful and gentle. The bird was so happy and cooed as Jim moved his hands around. +Jim enjoyed giving the bird a massage and when he finished, the bird flew away. Jim waved goodbye and continued to walk in the park. +Once there was a bunny. His name was Fluffy. He was furry and hop, hop, hopped all day. One day, Fluffy saw a pretty flower. He wanted to gain it, so he hopped closer. But when he got there, the flower spoke to him. + +"Don't pick me. I know you want to, but I will die," the flower said. + +"But why can't I pick you?" asked Fluffy. + +The flower said, "I am here just to make the world more beautiful. If you pick me, I can't do that anymore." + +Fluffy saw how important the flower was. He knew he couldn't gain it, but he could admire it. So he looked at the flower every day and hopped around it. He was very happy and scared of the flower at the same time. + +The next day, the flower had made its own special bunny friend. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was three years old and his name was Toby. + +Every day he came to his grandma's house and she would give him a big hug. But one day when he arrived, she was very angry. + +"Grandma, why are you angry?" he asked. + +"Toby, I need you to stay inside today," she replied. "You can draw on the big board. Just stay inside and be safe." + +Toby was sad. He wanted to play outside. But he knew he had to stay inside, so he went to the board. He took out the markers and started to draw a picture of his grandma and him. When he was done, he felt better. + +He looked out the window and his grandma was still angry. Toby wanted to make her happy again, so he took out a piece of paper and wrote her a letter. In the letter he told her he was sorry and asked her to stay inside with him. + +When his grandma read the letter, she was amazed. She hugged Toby and soon they were both smiling. + +That night, Toby stayed with his grandma and they talked and cuddled until it was time for him to go back home. From then on Toby knew that staying together is always the best way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bella and Max. They were very different, but they could both push really well. + +One day, they were at the park. Max saw something round with handles sticking out. He said to Bella, "What is that?" + +Bella said, "That is a port." + +Max didn't know what a port was. So Bella said, "Let's push it and see what happens." + +Max thought that was a great idea. So they each grabbed one of the handles and pushed together. To their surprise, the port started to move! They pushed it around the park and had lots of fun. + +When they were tired, they stopped pushing it. They each took a turn pushing it back to where it belonged. It was different from anything they had tried before, but Max and Bella both agreed it was a great adventure! +One night, a mom was cooking dinner. Suddenly in the window she saw something. It was a big, black spider! She was very scared. + +"What should I do?" She wondered aloud. + +Then her three year old son, Jimmy, ran in. He saw the spider and pointed. "There's a spider!" he said. + +"Don't touch it, Jimmy," warned Mom. "Spiders can be dangerous." + +But Jimmy reached out and grabbed the spider. + +"Jimmy, no!" shouted Mom. + +But it was too late. Mom carefully took the spider outside and returned to finish dinner. + +"That was very brave of you, Jimmy," said Mom. "But it was also very dangerous. Please don't do it again." + +Jimmy smiled. "I won't," he said. + +Mom smiled too, glad the danger was gone. Time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a humble skeleton named Skelly. Skelly didn't have many friends, so he decided to go on an adventure. + +He crossed a big river, and wandered through an enchanted forest until he came upon a big castle. Skelly decided to knock on the door. + +A friendly wizard opened the door and asked "What do you need, Skelly?" + +Skelly only wanted to be someones friend so he said "Can you be my friend?". + +The wizard smiled and said "I'd love to be your friend! Let's start by mentioning all the neat things we can do together. We'll have lots of fun!" + +Skelly was so happy to finally have a friend, and he was ready to mention lots of fun things to do. + +The wizard and Skelly became friends that day, adventuring and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was bossy but also very sleepy all the time. Her mommy and daddy always told her to take a nap. + +But Jane didn't want to nap - she had much better things to do! + +"No, no, no," said Jane. "I don't want to nap. I want to play!" + +"Jane," said Mommy. "If you don't take a nap, you won't have enough energy to play. It's important to rest." + +But Jane still said no. She stuck her thumb in her mouth and pretended like she didn't hear them. Eventually, Mommy came over and gave her a big hug. + +"Oh, Jane," Mommy said. "It's time to take a nap. It's what your body needs." + +Finally, Jane understood. She said goodbye to her parents and snuggled deep under the covers. Her eyes began to droop and soon she was fast asleep. + +The next day, Jane had lots of energy to play and explore. She knew that she would need more naps if she wanted to stay full of energy! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little girl who loved to explore. She liked to go on long adventures by herself, but her mom and dad didn't like it. So, they put a chain on her door so she could not go outside. + +One day, the little girl looked out the window and saw something shiny in the garden. It was so sparkly that she wanted to get it. She shook the chain, but it wouldn't open! She became very sad and prayed to the gods that her old friend Vanished would grant her wish. + +Suddenly the chain just melted away! The little girl's eyes widened in surprise. She grabbed the sour candy that she had in her pocket and ran outside. She grabbed the sparkly thing in the garden and ran back inside her house. Vanished had granted her wish and she was very happy! + +The little girl thanked Vanished and shared the sour candy with him. They both laughed and hugged, happy that they were reunited. With a sparkle in her eye, the little girl looked up at Vanished and said, "Let's have more adventures!" + +And so, they set off on the path of new exciting journeys, never to vanish again. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot was very happy and enjoyed playing with his owner. + +One day, Spot heard a loud noise outside. It was a big earthquake! Spot was scared and ran to find his owner. + +When Spot appeared in the kitchen, he saw his owner talking to a friend. His owner asked, “Did you feel the earthquake?†+ +The friend replied, “Yes, it was so strong!†+ +Spot was glad to have his loyal owner. He went over and put his paw in his owner’s lap. His owner petted him, and Spot felt much better. + +From then on, Spot always stayed close to his owner. No matter how loud the earthquakes were, Spot was right there to protect him. Spot was a very loyal dog. +Tommy was feeling sad. He had been playing in the park all day and he was looking forward to eating the potatoes his mom was making. But when he arrived home, the potatoes were tough and hard! + +Tommy cried and complained. "Mom, these potatoes are too hard!" +His mom smiled and said, "That's because I didn't have time to cook them for very long." + +Tommy sighed. He knew his mom was telling the truth, but he really wanted to eat the potatoes. + +"What can we do?" he asked. + +"Well," said Mom, "we can put them in the oven and bake them. That will make them softer." + +Tommy smiled. That sounded like a good plan. He watched as his mom placed the potatoes in the oven and soon enough, the delicious smell of cooking potatoes filled the kitchen. + +After a few minutes, the potatoes were ready to eat. They were soft and fluffy and very tasty! + +Tommy ate them all up with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little bunny. The bunny's name was Joy. Joy loved to eat tomatoes. + +One day, Joy hopped outside in the garden. She saw a big, red tomato on the ground. It looked so juicy and delicious! + +Joy couldn't wait to eat it. She reached out to pick it up, but as she did, the tomato dropped from her little paws. Joy started to cry. She was so sad about the dropped tomato. + +Just then, her mommy came out of the house and saw Joy crying. "What's wrong, my little bunny?", she asked. + +"The tomato dropped!", Joy said between her sobs. + +"Oh, my sweet bunny, don't worry", said her mommy. She reached behind her and brought out a basket full of ripe tomatoes. + +Joy smiled. She was so happy. She grabbed the biggest, juiciest tomato and hugged it tightly. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She had bright eyes and a big smile. One day, Sarah went outside to play. It was a gloomy day and she didn't have anyone to play with. + +Sarah walked across the lawn, looking for something to do. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It sounded like a squeak. Sarah looked around and saw a flea jumping. + +"Hello," said Sarah. + +The flea looked at her and said, "Hello. What do you want?" + +Sarah thought for a moment and then said, "Will you come play with me?" + +The flea thought for a moment. "No," it said. "I demand that you play with me instead!" + +Sarah laughed and said, "OK, I will play with you!" + +So Sarah and the flea spent the rest of the day playing together. Even though it was a gloomy day, Sarah was happy because she had found a friend. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He was very proud. Every night he would put his cups and plates in the cupboard. + +One morning when the old man went to the cupboard he was very surprised. A little fairy was in there! She was very small and looked like she had wings. + +The old man was so surprised he couldn't believe it! He said to the fairy, "Hello! What are you doing in there?" + +The fairy said with a little laugh, "I wanted to see your proud cupboard. It's very nice!" + +The old man smiled and said, "Thank you. I'm very proud of it indeed!" + +And so, the old man and the fairy became friends. +Once there was a little boy named Jake. Jake wanted to go to the park to play with his friends, but his dad said he needed to stay home. + +“Why can’t I go to the park?†asked Jake. + +“Because it’s too dangerous. I must prevent you,†Dad said. + +Jake was sad, so his mum gave him a treat. She handed him a cherry lollipop - it was pale pink. Jake was so happy, he decided to stay home and play with his toys. + +He ate the lollipop while playing with his toy train. Then he got dressed up and pretended he was a prince. He pretended to have tea with lots of cherry pies. + +Jake had so much fun that day. He was happy that his dad had prevented him from going to the park, because he had such a good time with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a rhinoceros who lived in the jungle. He was very lonely and had no friends, so he decided to explore the jungle and find some. + +He soon came across a pond. When he looked into the water he saw a tiger! He was very scared and he was about to run away, when the tiger suddenly said "Don't be scared little rhino, I'm here to rescue you!" + +The rhinoceros was very surprised and relieved. He thanked the tiger for rescuing him and asked why he wanted to help him. The tiger said "I could see you looked so sad and ashamed and I wanted to help". The rhinoceros was very touched, so he asked the tiger to be his friend. + +The tiger was delighted! He said "Of course! I would love to be your friend". + +The two of them were now best friends and spent a lot of time playing and exploring the jungle together. What an amazing story of friendship! +Once upon a time there was a round and happy bear. His name was John. +John was always in a good mood. He even liked to sing and dance! +One day, John was walking in the woods and he came across an incredible sight. In the middle of the forest was a giant tree with lots of apples on it. + +John was excited. He wanted to eat all the apples. But when he tried to climb the tree, he couldn't do it. He was too little. + +John sighed. He was sad. Then, he heard a voice. + +"I can help you John!" said the voice. + +John looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. Then he looked up and saw an old, wise owl on a branch. + +"Please help me," said John. + +The owl smiled and insisted that he close his eyes and count to three. John did as he was told and when he opened his eyes all the apples were on the ground! + +John was so excited and grateful. He thanked the owl and said goodbye. + +The owl smiled and said "you're welcome!" + +John ate all the apples and was full and happy! What an incredible day! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. One day she tried something new called yoga. + +She jumped up and down, did some funny poses and woke up dragonflies with her moves. + +"This is so fun," Amy said. + +She kept doing it until the sun went down. + +When it was dark, Amy felt really tired so she crawled into her bed and went to sleep. + +In the morning when Amy woke up she felt fierce and energetic. She knew she wanted to do yoga again and so she did. Amy kept practicing yoga every day, feeling stronger and more fierce each time. + +At night when she went to her bed, she was so relaxed she fell asleep straight away! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and she had a big dream; she wanted to drive a car. + +One day, Jane's daddy told her that he would take her for a drive in his car! Jane was so excited; she put on her best red dress and hopped into the car with her daddy. + +As they drove along, Jane looked out the window and smiled. Daddy smiled too and asked Jane, "What do you see out there, sweetheart?" + +Jane replied, "I see so many things! I see a squirrel eating a nut and some birds flying in the sky." Jane's daddy was so proud of her. + +Suddenly, they heard angry honking and they saw an angry truck driver shouting out his window at them. Jane's daddy said, "It's ok sweetheart, let's just keep driving". Jane smiled, glad to keep on driving for her big dream. +One day, Maria was playing in her room when she noticed something in the corner. She went to take a closer look and suddenly, a glass box appeared! It was colourful and tidy. Underneath it was a note that said, "For Maria, with love". + +Maria was overjoyed and quickly asked her mom, "What is this?" + +"It's a present from your grandpa. You can keep it in your room and use it as a special box for your special things," said her mom. + +Maria carefully placed her favourite teddy bear inside the glass box and smiled. From then on, the glass box appeared in her room every day, reminding her of her grandpa's love. +Once there was a purple bird. It flew high up in the sky and it loved to balance on thin branches. Its feathers were a deep purple, which was very pretty. + +One day, the bird was thirsty and it flew to a river. When it landed, it heard a funny sound. The bird looked around and saw a frog. + +"Croak!" said the frog. + +The bird replied, "Tweet!" + +The frog smiled, hopped closer and said, "Let's play a game. Who can balance on the longest stick?" + +"I'll try!" said the bird. They both chose their sticks and the game began. + +They both balanced trying their best. The sound of their feet on the sticks was funny. Finally, the frog wobbled and fell. + +The bird was the winner! It laughed and flew away, wings spread wide. It flew high up into the sky and never forgot the sound of the frog's croaks and the feel of balancing on the stick. +Once upon a time there was a sunflower. It was very tall and had long green leaves. The flower was tough and could stand up in the wind. + +One day the sunflower was blowing in the wind. It was blowing so much that the flower started to tilt and eventually it toppled over. + +The sunflower felt so sad. It said, "Why did I fall down? Why is the wind so strong?" + +Just then a bee flew by and said, "Don't worry sunflower, you are very tough. You can stand up in the wind and be strong again. Don't be sad!" + +The sunflower was so happy to hear this and straightened up. It was no longer sad and smiled in the sunshine. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +One day, Jake and his mum were out in the park. It was a sunny day and they were having fun. They saw lots of noisy birds, cheerful butterflies, and some friendly dogs. Suddenly, they saw an ice-cream van. Jake was so excited! He wanted an ice-cream. + +Mum said, "Okay Jake, let's go and get one ice-cream." They went over to the van and Jake ordered his favourite: a strawberry ice-cream. He was very happy. + +After he ate his ice-cream, Jake said, "Mum, can I have another one?" Mum said, "No, one ice-cream is enough, Jake. Too much will make you feel sick." + +Jake was disappointed but he understood. He said, "Okay, mum." They left the park feeling happy. +Mum and Little Joe were in the garden. Little Joe looked at the big pile of leaves. "What are we going to do with them?" he asked. + +Mum smiled. "I have a plan," she said. "We are going to use the rake to clear them up." + +Little Joe grinned and ran to get the rake. It was modern and shiny. He dragged it back to the pile of leaves. He started to rake them up. + +Mum was watching. "That's great, Little Joe," she said. + +Little Joe worked hard until all the leaves were cleared. His mum smiled. "Well done," she said. Little Joe was proud of himself. Together they had made the garden clean and tidy. +Once upon a time there was a cow and a rabbit. The cow said to the rabbit, "Let's play a game". The rabbit said "OK, what kind of game?". The cow said, "Let's attach something to the tree". The rabbit said, "That sounds fun, what will we attach?". The cow said, "Let's attach a bottle of milk". + +The rabbit said, "That sounds yummy! What do we do now?". The cow said, "Now we attach a rope to the bottle and pull it up the tree". So the rabbit grabbed a rope and together the cow and the rabbit attach the rope to the bottle of milk. + +They both pulled together and the bottle of milk went higher and higher up the tree. Soon, it was very high and very attractive. The rabbit said, "Look how pretty it is up there!". The cow said, "Yes, it is time to enjoy our reward, let's climb up the tree and have a big drink of cold milk". + +So, the cow and the rabbit both climb up the tree, each taking a big drink of the cold, refreshing milk. They felt happy and content. The cow said, "This was a fun game, we should play it again soon!". The rabbit agreed, "Yes, let's play it again very soon!". And they both jumped down and went away, happy and content. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived alone in the forest. Whenever she was lonely, she would throw berries at the trees. She loved the way the berries splattered across the bark of the trees. + +One day, she was feeling especially lonely so she started to throw her berries. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. "Oh, what are you doing?" + +The little girl was surprised! She made a full turn around and saw a mouse standing near her. She smiled and said, "I'm just throwing berries." + +The mouse asked, "Why are you throwing them?" + +The little girl looked down and said, "Because I'm lonely." + +The mouse nodded, then said, "Well, why don't you throw them up in the sky instead? That way we can watch all the colors swirl around us like they are dancing." + +The little girl thought this sounded like fun so she tried it. She loved how the berries twirled around in the air and the bright colors made her feel happy. From then on, whenever she felt lonely, she would throw berries up in the sky. +One day Jane was walking around her town. She saw a big yellow taxi parked on the side of the street. She wanted to go for a ride, so she excitedly waved her hands. + +She shouted, “Taxi! Taxi!†+ +The driver rolled down his window and said, “Where do you want to go?†+ +“I want to go to the park!†Jane replied. + +The driver sighed and said, “I’m sorry sweetheart, but this is a fake taxi. I’m not really a driver. I’m just playing pretend.†+ +Jane sadly looked down and sighed. “Ok, bye.†+ +The driver smiled and said, “Come back tomorrow, and I’ll be your real taxi driver! I will take you wherever you want to go!†+ +Jane smiled big and said, “Ok! I’ll see you tomorrow!†+ +The driver waved goodbye and drove away. Jane was so excited for her ride in the real taxi tomorrow! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She always wanted to go on adventures. One day, she decided to go on an adventure in the woods. + +As she stepped into the woods, she heard a buzzing noise. She looked around, and she saw a mosquito! Lily was scared, and ran away. The mosquito followed her! + +Lily shrilled for help. Suddenly, her brother came running. He had a fly swatter. He waved it around, and the mosquito flew away. Lily felt relieved. + +Lily thanked her brother. She said, “You saved me from the dizzy mosquito!†Her brother smiled and said “That’s what I’m here for!†+ +They laughed and hugged each other. After that, Lily was more confident to go on adventures! +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a rabbit and a mouse. They lived in the same meadow and were always together. + +One day, the rabbit felt hungry and wanted to try a carrot. The mouse thought it was a great idea, so off they went in search of a carrot. + +After a long search, they found a big, orange carrot and the rabbit was excited. The mouse showed the rabbit how to eat a carrot, and the rabbit was so proud. + +The rabbit said, "I can't believe I can learn to eat a carrot!" + +The mouse smiled and said, "That's great! You are so proud of yourself. Now, let's go and find something else to eat!" + +The two friends rewarded themselves with a delicious treat and enjoyed their adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play. She liked to play with toys and dolls, but her favorite thing to do was play with her hooked boat. + +On this sunny day, Sally took her boat and went to the lake. She put the boat in the big, warm water and grabbed the oars. She started rowing out, but something wasn't right! Instead of going forward, her boat was going the other way! She was reversing! + +Sally looked around for help and saw a man on the shore. She called out to him, "Can you help me? My boat is going backward!" + +The man smiled and said, "Of course I can help. Just grab this hook and put it in the water. It will grab onto something and pull your boat back where it should be!" + +Sally was so relieved. She grabbed the hook and put it in the water. It caught onto something and pulled her boat back to the lake. As she rowed away, she waved goodbye to the friendly man. Thank you for helping me, she said. + +Sally rowed away, feeling so relieved and happy. She had a lot of fun with her boat, and she learned an important lesson: never forget to reverse your boat when you're done playing! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and had long, dark hair. She was outside in the garden, playing with her toys. + +Suddenly, she heard a funny noise. She looked around and saw a gray bird in the tree. It was cutting the leaves with its sharp beak! Lucy was so surprised. + +Lucy wanted to get closer to the bird, so she slowly crept towards it, but it saw her and flew away. Lucy shouted after it. "Come back!" + +The bird flew into the sky and disappeared. Lucy was disappointed. As she watched it fly away she was suddenly filled with joy. She felt happy even though the gray bird was gone. +John was a stubborn little boy. He wanted to do his own thing and stay away from his parents. One day, his mom wanted him to join her on a walk in the park, but John did not want to go. His mom said, "But John, it will be so much fun. We can get a muffin and feed the ducks." + +John thought about it for a moment, and then he said, "Alright, I'll go, let's go." + +On their walk, they stopped by a bakery and got a delicious muffin. After that, they followed a path through the park, and John fed all the ducks in the pond. He had so much fun, he almost forgot he was stubborn. + +John's mom was so proud of him. She hugged him and said, "I'm glad you included me today, John. That was lots of fun!" + +John smiled and said, "I'm glad, too!" +John was playing with his toys in his bedroom when he heard a loud noise. He rushed outside to investigate and saw that his dad was shooting guns. His dad noticed him and said, "Hey, son, do you want to have a go?" + +John nodded eagerly and his dad carefully gave him one of the guns. He told John to take aim at the target and John fired the gun. + +A cheer went up from the crowd as he hit the target. His dad smiled and said, "Well done son, that was a serious victory!" + +John was so proud of himself and gave his dad a big hug. He had really enjoyed the shooting, and he knew now that he could win serious victories. +Once upon a time there was a tall bear. The bear lived in a big cave. One day the bear went outside of the cave and saw a little rabbit. The bear and rabbit said hello. The rabbit wanted a hug, so the bear reached down and hugged the rabbit tight. They were the best of friends. + +The bear and rabbit went exploring together. They went deep into the forest. The rabbit hopped through the tall trees while the bear looked around smelling the flowers and listening to the birds sing. + +They returned to the big cave when it started to get dark outside. The rabbit said, “I had so much fun today, thank you for playing with me.†+ +The bear gave the rabbit one last big hug and said “You’re my best friend, come back soon!†Then the bear returned to the cave, and the rabbit hopped away. +Once upon a time there was a bee hive in a big tree. A number of bees lived in the hive and they were very happy there. One day, a big animal came by and said he hated the bee hive because it was too long living there. + +The bees were scared and talked to each other about what to do. The Queen bee said, "Let's try to make friends with the animal and maybe he won't hate us anymore." + +The bees all agreed and the Queen bee flew out of the hive and up to the animal. She said, "Hello there! We understand that you don't like us living in the hive, why don't we be friends so you don't hate us, okay?" + +The animal thought about it for a moment and then smiled. He said, "Yes, I like that idea. We can be friends now and I won't hate the hive anymore." + +The bees were so happy and thanked the animal for being kind and understanding. They flew back to their hive feeling much better and from that day on the animal and the hive were always friends. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Hannah. She was on a big adventure with her family, but she was feeling very anxious. + +When she arrived at the train station, Hannah's dad told her it was time to get on the train. He grabbed her luggage and started to carry it onto the train. + +Suddenly, Hannah realized she had left her toy behind! She was so anxious that she had lost her toy and shouted, "My toy!" + +Hannah's dad saw the worry in her eyes and called back to her, "Don't worry - I will come back and get it." + +Before they got on the train, her dad showed her how to kick the luggage onto the train. Hannah felt so proud and smiled really big as she watched the luggage go up the steps. + +Once the luggage was safely onboard, they were on their way! They were off to their big adventure! +Jackie was at the park with her mom and dad. Her dad took her to the sandbox so she could observe. Jackie saw the funniest thing. She saw a fat caterpillar. + +"Look Mommy! A fat caterpillar," said Jackie. + +Her Mommy smiled. "Yes, that's a fat caterpillar." + +Jackie observed the caterpillar some more. Suddenly the caterpillar made a cut in the sand with its feet. + +Jackie was amazed. "What's it doing, Mommy?" + +"The caterpillar is making a cut in the sand," said her Mommy. + +Jackie watched in amazement as the caterpillar continued to make its cut in the sand. Then Jackie looked up at the sky and saw a white fluffy cloud. She smiled and ran off to explore. +Once there was an old boy walking through a forest. It was very ancient and dark, with tall trees and thick bushes. He could feel something strange in the air, so he stopped to take a look around. Suddenly, he noticed something huge in the distance. He was so surprised, he got very close. + +He shouted out, "Hello! Who's there?" + +A voice replied from the shadows, "It's me. I'm a giant!" + +The boy was scared, but he asked, "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm just tracking something," the giant said. "Something very special." + +The boy was intrigued, so he asked, "What kind of special thing?" + +The giant smiled. "You'll see," he said. + +Then, the boy and the giant started to walk together into the forest. The boy couldn't believe his luck. He'd never seen such an ancient place before. He couldn't wait to find out what the giant was looking for. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man with a funny hat. He loved to make things. He went to the woods and found two pieces of wood. He looked at them carefully and chose the bigger one. + +The bald man took his wood back to his house and got to work. With his saw, he cut the wood into all sorts of shapes. He put wheels on it and built a cart. + +He asked his daughter, "What should I do with this cart?" + +She smiled and said, "Let's take it for a ride!" + +So the bald man and his daughter hopped in the cart and started off down a big hill. They had a lot of fun, laughing as they flew down the hill faster and faster. + +At the bottom, they both chose to have one more ride before going home. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a person. This person was very generous. Every day, they would dress in nice, bright clothes. + +One day, they went to the lakeside. There they saw a little, 3 year old child, who was very sad. The person asked him why he was sad. + +The child said, "I want to dress nice like you, but I don't have any new clothes." + +The person smiled kindly and said, "Well, don't worry. I'm very generous. I want to give you some of my clothes." + +The child's face lit up and the person gave him some of their clothes. The child was so happy that he was now able to dress nicely. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy. His name was Joe. Joe was playing in his garden with his friends when he saw something moving in the bush. He shouted: "Look over there!" + +Joe's friends saw a big snake! It was different from other snakes that Joe had seen before. It was very attractive! Its skin sparkled in the sunlight and it had shiny eyes. It was very beautiful. + +Joe's friends were scared and ran away. Joe stayed to look at the snake. He wanted to get close but he didn't want to make the snake scared. So he slowly moved closer. + +The snake opened its mouth and hissed! Joe was scared and shut his eyes. Slowly he opened them and the snake was gone! + +Joe was happy that he was able to see such an attractive snake, but he was also glad that it had gone away. He ran to tell his friends what he had seen. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She was three years old and loved to play outside. + +One day, Emma saw a shiny slide in the garden. She said to her mum, “Mum, slide?†+ +Her mum smiled and said, “Yes, Emma, let’s go and slide.†+ +They walked to the slide and there was a pool of water around it. The water looked so sparkly and light in the sunshine. + +Mum said, “Jump on, Emma.†+ +So Emma jumped on the slide and pushed off. She felt the wind in her hair and smiled as she slid down to the bottom. + +At the bottom, Emma said, “More slide!†+ +So Mum helped Emma climb up the slide again, and they did it all over again. They slid and laughed, over and over. + +At the end of the day, they were both very happy. Mum and Emma had the best slide ever! +Once upon a time there was a mom and a baby. The mom wanted the baby to learn something new, so she took it for a walk in the woods. As the mom and baby searched for a new path, they came across a dragon. + +The baby was scared, but the mom told it not to worry. The dragon looked powerful, but the mom explained to the baby that it was friendly. The dragon began to talk to the mom and baby. + +"You are both very brave," the dragon said. "I want to help you with something. Would you like me to give you a secret that will lead to success?" + +The mom and the baby looked at each other and said yes at the same time. The dragon smiled, and it said: "Come with me." + +The mom and baby followed the dragon to a very special spot in the forest. The dragon looked at them and said: "In this spot, you'll find all the powerful tools you need to become successful. Now all you have to do is come here, every day, and practice!" + +The mom and baby thanked the dragon for its help and went back home. They kept going back to the spot in the woods, and with hard work and dedication, the baby grew up to be a very successful person! The end. +Once upon a time there was a wild prize. It was very special and it could grant any wish. It was kept in a secret place and no one knew where it was. + +One day, there was a little girl named Annie who wanted to find it. She searched high and low, but she wasn't able to find it. + +Just as Annie was about to give up hope, she sneezed. Suddenly, the wild prize appeared right in front of her! She was so excited and happy that she wanted to show her friends. + +Annie ran over to her friends and said, "Look what I found! A wild prize!" + +Her friends were so amazed they couldn't believe their eyes. They said, "That's so cool! What are you going to do with it?" + +Annie said, "I'm going to close my eyes and make a wish. Then, I will give it away to someone special." + +Her friends were very happy for Annie and watched as she made her wish. + +The next day, Annie gave the wild prize to her best friend. Her friend was so happy and thanked Annie for the special surprise. + +Annie was very happy that she found the wild prize. She was glad that she was able to make someone else's wish come true. +Once there was a little tea party in the garden, and all the animals came to join in the fun. One of the animals was a bird that liked to sing. So, when the party started, the bird began to sing. + +The other animals were all so happy to hear the bird’s singing. They all clapped their hands and said “Sing! Sing!â€. + +Then, the rabbit said to the bird, “Can you please use this brush to make our fur shine? It would be fun!†And the bird said, “Yes, of course! I’d be happy to make your fur shine.†+ +So, the bird took the brush and started to brush the fur of all the animals. As the bird brushed their fur, the animals sang. The singing was so funny! All the animals clapped and laughed. It was the best party ever! +Little Jack loved to go for walks with his mom every day. They would go to the same park and make their way to the old bridge. + +One day, little Jack saw an old man standing on the bridge, looking out over the river. Little Jack's mom smiled and said, "Why don't you go talk to the man, Jack?" + +So Jack walked up to the old man and asked, "What's your name?" + +The man smiled and said, "My name is Bob. What's yours?" + +Jack said, "My name is Jack!" + +Bob asked, "Do you want to share something with me, Jack?" + +Jack thought for a moment and then took out a red ball from his backpack. He said, "This is my special ball. It is an ordinary ball but I like it a lot." + +Bob smiled again and said, "Thank you for sharing your ball with me, Jack. I'm sure it will be a nice friend for me on my bridge." + +Jack smiled and walked back to his mom, happy that he could share his special ball with Bob. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. The mum and dad were really kind and the little girl was having a great time. + +One day, mum was making dinner for the family. It smelled delicious and the little girl was so excited! + +Her dad was so impressed by the dinner that he said to her mum, "This dinner looks yummy! I'm sure we will all enjoy it." + +The little girl smiled because she was jealous that her dad was getting so much attention. + +Mum smiled back and said, "That's alright sweetheart. You can enjoy the dinner too!" + +The little girl was so happy that she began to eat the dinner right away. It was the best dinner ever. Everyone in the family enjoyed it and were very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a group of small animals who wanted to go for a picnic. They asked a mommy bear if she would permit them to have a picnic in her backyard. + +"I am sorry," said the mommy bear, "but I cannot permit such a large group." + +The small animals became very sad. But then, a baby bunny suggested that maybe they could have a modest group. + +"What is a modest group?" asked one of the other animals. + +"It means one that is not too big," said the baby bunny. + +The mommy bear considered this and finally agreed. + +"Yes, I will permit a modest group," said the mommy bear. + +The animals all cheered and started to plan their picnic. They were very excited and it was the best picnic ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lola. She was three years old, and liked to have fun. + +One day, Lola's mommy said, "Let's go to the park!" Lola was so excited. + +When they got to the park, Lola saw a big hole. She said, "Mommy, look at the hole!" Her mommy replied, "That's an ordinary hole, Lola. But you can play in it if you want." + +So Lola climbed into the hole and had lots of fun. She dug in the dirt, and made the hole bigger. + +Later, when it was time for Lola to go home, her mommy said, "Lola, did you enjoy yourself in the hole?" Lola smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy!" She had had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Annie. She lived in a big house with windows that were very high up. + +One day Annie was playing near the window and she looked up. She thought it looked weird, so she wanted to twist it. + +Annie said to her mom, "Mom, can I twist the window?" +"No, Annie," her mom said "It's not safe to twist the window. It might break." + +Annie didn't understand. She wanted to twist it, but she couldn't. + +So instead, Annie went outside and kicked a ball. She twisted and turned, just like she wanted to do to the window. She had so much fun! + +The end. +Molly was a happy little girl. She had a special friend named Jake. Jake was a jogging dog. He was very bossy so he always got to decide what to do for their adventures. + +One day, Molly and Jake were in the park. Molly asked if they could play tag but Jake said he wanted to go on a jog. + +Molly said, "No way! Tag is much more fun." + +But Jake barked loudly, "Jogging!" + +Molly was annoyed. She thought Jake was being too bossy. But then she remembered how much fun it was when they jogged together. + +So Molly smiled and said, "Alright, let's go on a jog." + +Jake barked happily and they began running around the park together. Every day, they would jog together and Molly enjoyed it more and more. She learned that the more she listened to Jake, the more fun they had together. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sue. She was very happy and excited to dress up. Sue wanted to put on her best dress so she could look nice for her friend. She grabbed her dress and ran to the bathroom to get ready. + +Sue's mom called, "Sue! Are you ready?" + +Sue replied, "Almost, Mommy! Just one more minute." + +Sue put on her dress and looked in the mirror. "I look so good!" she said. She went to the living room to show her mom her dressed up look. + +"You look so nice, Sue," her mom said with a smile. "Now let's go meet your friend!" + +Sue ran out the door and went to her friend's house. She was excited to spend the day with her good friend. When she got to the door, she couldn't stop smiling. + +"Hi Sue!" her friend said, "You look so nice in that dress!" + +Sue was so happy and the two friends had a great time together! +Once upon a time there was a man called Bob. Bob was happy every day and he liked to enjoy life. One day he thought he would go for a walk in the park. + +As he walked through the park, he started to feel very warm in his heart. He smiled as he noticed the beautiful flowers around him. Things felt so good! + +Suddenly, he heard someone yelling. He stopped and looked around until he saw a big bee buzzing around a little girl. She was screaming and trying to swat the bee away. + +Bob rushed to help her and put the bee in a jar. The little girl thanked him and said, "You are so brave, thank you!" + +Bob was happy to help. But when he looked in the jar he was disgusted. Inside the jar was a big fat mosquito! + +The little girl was so happy she started to laugh. She thanked Bob again and said, "My heart feels warm now. I'm so glad you helped me enjoy the park!" + +Bob smiled and waved goodbye as she ran off to play. He thought to himself, "What an amazing day this has been! I'm so glad I could help someone enjoy the park." +Once upon a time, there was a happy three year old called Sophia. Sophia loved to wander in the garden of her house. She was fascinated by the colors of the flowers and the chirping of the birds. Suddenly, she saw a puppy running around, and they became fast friends! + +Sophia and the puppy played together every day and gradually, Sophia started to feel something special - it was love. She cared for the puppy and made sure to look very organised because she wanted to make everything fun and nice for him. + +One day, Sophia noticed that the puppy was wobbling. She said, "What's wrong?" with a concerned look on her face. + +The puppy said, "I'm so tired. Can we sit down for a rest?" + +Sophia answered, "Yes, of course! We can sit here and cuddle for a while." + +Sophia and the puppy shared a moment of love, snuggling and cuddling until the puppy felt better and could wander once again. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. The park was very big and there were so many trees and flowers! + +When they got to the park, they saw a cow. Tim thought it was so cool that a cow was in the park. He said to his mom, "Mommy, look! A cow!" + +Tim's mom said, "Yes, it's a cow. Be careful and don't get too close." + +The cow was filthy. She had mud all over her body and her fur was full of dirt. Tim didn't want to get too close, so he stayed where he was and watched the cow. + +The cow just stood there, looking around the park. Tim thought it was so cool that the cow was there. He watched the cow for a few minutes before his mom told him it was time to go home. + +Although Tim was sad to leave the park, he was really happy that he got to see the cow. He smiled and waved goodbye to the cow as his mom took him home. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Laya. She had a very fancy doll that she loved to play with. It was made of pine wood and had a beautiful dress. + +One day Laya decided to take her doll outside to the garden to play with it. She used it to have tea parties under the shade of a big tree. + +The days passed by and Laya was having a great time in the garden. Then one day Laya heard a noise in the bushes. She was scared at first but then a small squirrel came out and said, "Hello Laya! Will you be my friend?" + +Laya was very happy and said, "Yes I will! What can I do for you?" + +The squirrel said, "I want you to build a house for me with your fancy doll. Please can you help me?" + +Laya was so excited and said, "Yes, I can help you. We can use the pine wood from the tree to make the house, it will be very nice." + +And so they set to work and soon they had built a beautiful little house made of pine. Laya and the squirrel were very happy and they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. Jack loved to fish in the big, blue ocean. One day, Jack caught a fish that was very tasty. He was so happy! + +But then, a big, dark cloud covered the sky. Jack felt scared because he knew that a storm was coming. The wind started to blow very hard and the waves became very big. Jack's boat began to rock back and forth. + +Suddenly, the sun came out and shone very bright. Jack felt relieved and was able to safely sail back to shore. When he got home, he cooked the tasty fish and shared it with his family. They all enjoyed it very much and were happy that Jack came home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. One day, she was playing in her mom's closet and found a hanger. She asked her mom, "What is this?" and her mom replied, "It's a hanger. You use it to hang up clothes." + +Lily decided to use the hanger to hang up her princess dress. As she twirled around in her dress, she started to feel dizzy. She said to her mom, "Mommy, I feel dizzy." Her mom replied, "It's because you spun around too much. You need to take a break." + +Lily sat down and rested for a bit. As she got up to continue playing, she noticed that her dress had frozen on the hanger. She said to her mom, "Mommy, my dress is frozen!" Her mom replied, "It's because it's cold in here. Let's take the dress off the hanger and warm it up." And so, they took the dress off the hanger and put it in the dryer to warm it up. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to run around and play all day long. One sunny day, Benny went to the park to play with his friends. They played tag and ran around in circles. Benny loved to run in loops and jump over logs. + +Suddenly, Benny's friend, a little bird named Lily, came up to him looking sad. "What's wrong, Lily?" Benny asked. "I lost my favorite toy and I can't find it anywhere," Lily replied. Benny thought for a moment and then said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it!" + +So, Benny and Lily searched all over the park for the toy. They looked under bushes and behind trees. Finally, they found it! Lily was so happy and grateful that she gave Benny a big hug. "Thank you so much, Benny. You are such a peaceful and kind friend," Lily said. + +Benny felt happy inside knowing that he helped his friend. He learned that it's important to help others and be kind. From that day on, Benny always looked for ways to help his friends and make them happy. +Once upon a time, a little chick named Pip hatched from an egg. Pip was very happy and chirped loudly. One day, Pip met a big chicken named Cluck. + +"Hello, Cluck!" said Pip. + +"Hello, Pip," said Cluck. "Why are you shivering?" + +"I'm cold," said Pip. "I need to find a warm place to rest." + +"I know a calm and cozy spot," said Cluck. "Follow me!" + +Pip followed Cluck to a barn. But when they got there, they saw a big, scary cat. + +"Oh no!" cried Pip. "I'm scared." + +"Don't worry," said Cluck. "I'll protect you." + +Cluck flapped her wings and chased the cat away. Pip felt safe and warm in the barn. And from that day on, Pip and Cluck were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdy. The birdy lived in a cage. The cage was made of metal and had bars. The birdy loved to sing and fly, but it could not do that in the cage. + +One day, a boy came and saw the birdy. He thought the birdy was very pretty and wanted to take it home. The boy asked the owner of the birdy if he could buy it. The owner said yes and the boy took the birdy home. + +At home, the boy gave the birdy some yummy seeds to eat. The birdy was happy to eat the seeds. Then, the boy wanted to weigh the birdy. He put the birdy on a scale and saw how much it weighed. + +But the boy did not know how to take care of the birdy. He did not give it enough food and water. The birdy got sick and died. The boy was very sad and wished he had never taken the birdy from its cage. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy crane. He would use it to lift up his toy cars and make them fly in the air. One day, Timmy's dad took him to see a big crane at a construction site. The crane was very tall and could lift up heavy things. Timmy thought it was amazing! + +As they watched the crane, Timmy's dad told him that someone had to design it. Timmy didn't know what "design" meant, but his dad explained that it meant someone had to draw a plan for how the crane would look and work. Timmy thought that was cool. + +After they left the construction site, Timmy and his dad went to get ice cream. It was a cold day, but Timmy didn't mind because he was eating his favorite flavor. As he ate his ice cream, Timmy thought about the crane and how someone had to design it. He wondered if he could design his own toy crane someday. +Once upon a time, there was a sheep named Baa Baa. Baa Baa had a lot of wool on her body. Every night, Baa Baa would sleep on a soft bed of hay. One night, Baa Baa was so tired that she fell into a deep sleep. In her dreams, she saw a big field full of green grass. She ran and played in the field, feeling happy and free. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and ready to explore the world. From that day on, Baa Baa made sure to get a good night's sleep every night, so she could have more fun dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she was walking in the forest when she saw a furry bunny hopping by. "Hi there, little bunny!" she said. "What's your name?" + +"My name is Fluffy," said the bunny. "I'm looking for a store to buy some carrots. Do you know where I can find one?" + +"I don't know," said Lily. "But I can help you look! Let's go together." So, they walked through the forest and searched for a store. + +Suddenly, they saw a bush rustling. "What's that?" asked Fluffy. "It's just a bush," said Lily. "Let's go check it out!" When they got closer, they saw a squirrel hiding inside. "Hi there!" said Lily. "What are you doing in there?" + +"I'm storing nuts for the winter," said the squirrel. "Do you want to help me?" + +Lily and Fluffy helped the squirrel store nuts in the bush. Then, they finally found a store where Fluffy could buy his carrots. They said goodbye and went on their way, feeling happy and proud of their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the fields and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a shiny magnet on the ground. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it was pretty. + +Benny showed the magnet to his friends, but they were all ignorant like him and didn't know what it was either. They played with it like a toy, sticking it to things and watching it pull them. But soon, Benny realized that the magnet was causing trouble. It was sticking to things it shouldn't and making a mess. + +Benny decided to take the magnet to his wise grandma. She knew what it was and explained to Benny how it worked. She also taught him that sometimes things can be dangerous if we don't know what they are. Benny learned a valuable lesson that day and promised to always ask for help when he didn't know something. And from that day on, Benny always asked before he played with something new. +Once upon a time, there was a great goose. The goose was big and white. It liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the goose met a little girl. + +"Hello, goose! You can fly so high!" the girl said. + +"Yes, I can fly. Would you like to fly with me?" the goose asked. + +"Oh yes, that would be great!" the girl exclaimed. + +So the goose took the little girl on its back and they flew high in the sky. The girl laughed and shouted with joy. "This is so much fun!" she said. + +After a while, the goose landed and the girl said goodbye. "Thank you, goose! That was great!" she said. + +And from that day on, the little girl always looked up at the sky, hoping to see the great goose fly by again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world. One day, she found a funny looking rock on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily's mom said they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was excited to pack her bag with all her favorite toys. She remembered the funny rock in her pocket and decided to pack it too. + +At the beach, Lily and her family had a lot of fun playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized she had lost her favorite toy. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she remembered the funny rock in her pocket. She took it out and looked closely. To her surprise, it had turned into her missing toy! Lily was so happy and grateful that she had packed the funny rock in her pocket. From that day on, she never forgot to pack her lucky rock on every adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and go on adventures with her friends. One day, her mom told her that she needed to get a haircut. Lily was not happy about this because she loved her long hair. + +As they walked to the salon, Lily saw a mailbox on the corner. She asked her mom if they could mail a letter. Her mom said they could do it after the haircut. + +When they arrived at the salon, Lily was nervous. But the hairdresser was very nice and gave her an adventurous new haircut that made her look like a princess. + +After the haircut, they walked back to the mailbox and Lily put her letter inside. She felt happy and proud of herself for being brave during her haircut. And from that day on, she loved her new adventurous haircut. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to wear an apron so she wouldn't get her dress dirty. Lily put on the apron and felt proud of herself. She was successful at putting it on all by herself. + +Lily's mommy was making a cake and needed to use the oven. She told Lily to sit at the table and wait for the cake to be ready. Lily didn't want to sit, but she listened to her mommy and sat down. She watched as her mommy put the cake in the oven. + +Suddenly, the smoke alarm went off. Lily's mommy ran to the kitchen and saw that the oven had caught on fire. She quickly called the fire department, but it was too late. The kitchen was destroyed, and they couldn't save the house. + +Lily was sad because she loved her home. She wished she had never sat at the table and instead helped her mommy put out the fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. Timmy loved to swing on the swings and slide down the slide. He also loved to listen to the birds sing and the wind blow. + +While Timmy was playing, he saw a police car drive by. Timmy asked his mom, "What is that car doing?" His mom replied, "They are taking someone to jail." Timmy thought that sounded difficult and he didn't want to go to jail. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went to the store. As they were leaving, Timmy heard a man talking loudly on his phone. He said, "I don't want to go to jail!" Timmy listened and felt sad for the man. He didn't want anyone to go to jail, especially not himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, she found a mysterious box buried in the dirt. She asked her mom if she could open it, but her mom said no because it might be dangerous. + +Lily went to her dad and asked him if he could open the box. Her dad said yes and used a hammer to turn the nail that was holding the box closed. They opened the box together and found a shiny necklace inside. + +Lily was so happy and put the necklace on right away. But the necklace was cursed and made Lily very sick. She had to go to the hospital and the doctors couldn't save her. Lily's parents were very sad and wished they had never opened the mysterious box. +Once upon a time, there was a big log in the forest. The log was very powerful and strong. Many animals lived in the forest, but they were all scared of the powerful log. + +One day, a little rabbit came along and wanted to play with the log. The log was happy to have a friend and asked the rabbit to join him on top. The rabbit hopped up and down on the log and they had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big storm came and the wind was very strong. The log fell down and landed on the rabbit. The rabbit was hurt and could not move. The log was very sad and wished he had not asked the rabbit to join him. From that day on, the log was alone and no one wanted to play with him anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spicy food, especially when his mommy made her special chili. One day, Timmy's mommy made a big pot of chili and Timmy ate a lot of it. + +After eating, Timmy went to play outside. He found a big pit in the ground and decided to mark it with a stick so he wouldn't forget where it was. His friend Billy came over and asked what he was doing. Timmy told him about the pit and how he marked it. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy were playing tag and running around. Timmy forgot about the pit and accidentally fell in. Billy ran to get Timmy's mommy, but it was too late. Timmy had hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy learned to be more careful and never forgot to mark dangerous places again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to color. She had many crayons in different colors, but her favorite color was pink. One day, Lily's friend came over to play and brought her own crayons. Lily was excited to color with her friend, but she noticed that her friend's pink crayon was a different shade than hers. + +Lily said, "Your pink doesn't match mine." + +Her friend replied, "That's okay, we can still color together." + +Lily was worried that their pictures wouldn't look good because the colors didn't match. But they started coloring anyway, and soon they forgot about the different shades of pink. + +When they finished coloring, Lily's friend had to go home. Lily was sad to see her friend leave, but she was happy they had fun coloring together. As she looked at their pictures, she realized that even though the colors didn't match, they still looked beautiful. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay if things don't match perfectly, as long as you have fun and enjoy what you're doing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for things. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked and walked until they found a big red mailbox. + +Lily was so excited to see the mailbox. She wanted to put a letter inside, but she didn't have one. She started to feel worried that she wouldn't be able to find a letter to put in the mailbox. + +But then, her mommy had an idea. She gave Lily a piece of paper and a pencil. Lily drew a picture on the paper and put it in the mailbox. She was so happy that she found a way to use the mailbox. From that day on, Lily loved to find mailboxes and put pictures inside. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She was very clever and loved to play with her toys. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her toys before nap time. + +Lily replied, "But I'm too tired to clean up, can I nap first?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but remember, a clever girl always cleans up after herself." + +Lily took a nap and when she woke up, she saw that her toys were still on the floor. She remembered what her mom said and decided to clean up before playing again. Her mom was very proud of her for being responsible and cleaning up after herself. + +The moral of the story is that even if you're young, you can still be clever and responsible. It's important to always clean up after yourself and be a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the beach. She would build sandcastles and collect seashells. One day, she saw the tide coming in and it was very strong. She got scared and ran away. + +Her mom saw her and said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. The tide is just being lively today. Let's encourage it to calm down." Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, but she trusted her. + +Together, they went back to the beach and started singing a song. They sang about the sun and the sea and the sand. Slowly but surely, the tide started to calm down. Lily was amazed! She turned to her mom and said, "Thank you for encouraging the tide to be peaceful again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom gave her a ticket to go to the park. Lily was so happy! She put on her shoes and ran to the park. + +When she got there, she saw a boy who was sad because he didn't have a ticket to play on the swings. Lily felt sorry for him, so she gave him her ticket. The boy was so happy and thanked Lily. They played together all day long. + +On her way home, Lily felt happy because she had made a new friend. Her mom asked her why she didn't go on the swings. Lily said that it was okay because she had played with her new friend. Her mom was proud of her for being kind and sharing her ticket. The moral of the story is that sharing can make you feel happy too, even if you don't get to do what you want. And sometimes, sour things can turn sweet when you make new friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park to play. She was very excited to go down the slide and swing on the swings. She saw a big rock and decided to climb on it. + +But then, another little girl named Sarah came to the park and wanted to play on the same rock. They both wanted to climb on it, but there was only room for one. They started to argue and shout at each other. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's rush to the slide and see who gets there first!" Sarah agreed, and they both ran to the slide. They had so much fun racing each other that they forgot about the rock. + +In the end, they both learned that it's better to have fun and be friends than to argue about things like rocks. They hugged and continued to play together. The moral of the story is that it's important to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in fancy clothes. One day, she was playing outside when she saw her neighbor setting up a fire pit. + +"Hi there!" Lily said. + +"Hello, little one," the neighbor replied. "I'm setting up a fire so we can roast marshmallows tonight. Would you like to join us?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily exclaimed. She ran back to her house and got her favorite doll, who was wearing a fancy dress. + +That night, they all sat around the fire and roasted marshmallows. Lily's doll even got to have a marshmallow too. It was a very fun night, and Lily went to bed with a happy heart, dreaming of all the fancy clothes she would dress her dolls in tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She was very old and had a hard time walking. One day, she was trying to fix a picture on the wall but she couldn't reach it. She tried to stand on a chair but she was too weak. She needed some tape to stick the picture on the wall. + +Suddenly, a little boy came into her house. He saw the old lady struggling and he wanted to help her. He asked her what was wrong and the lady told him about the picture. The boy climbed on the chair and fixed the picture for her. The lady was very happy and thanked the boy. + +The boy felt good for helping the elderly lady. He gained a good feeling in his heart. He left the house feeling happy and proud of himself. From that day on, he would visit the lady and help her with anything she needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spicy food and always asked for extra hot sauce on her tacos. One day, her mom packed her a spicy lunch with a surprise inside. + +Lily went to school and sat in her classroom with her friends. She was excited to eat her lunch and show off her spicy food. Suddenly, the teacher announced that they were going on a field trip to the zoo. Lily was so happy! She loved animals and couldn't wait to see them. + +The class got on a big bus and the driver started to drive. Lily looked out the window and saw all the trees and houses go by. She was so excited to see the animals at the zoo. When they arrived, the pupils got off the bus and went inside. Lily saw monkeys, lions, and even a big elephant. She had so much fun and couldn't wait to tell her mom about her day. When she got home, she opened her lunchbox and found a toy elephant inside. She was so happy and knew it was a special surprise from her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing there, she saw a tiny bird with a broken wing. The bird was frightened and couldn't fly. + +Lily approached the bird and said, "Don't be scared, little birdie. I won't hurt you." The bird didn't understand her words, but it felt safe with her. Lily picked up the bird and took it to her mom. Her mom said, "We should take the bird to the vet so it can get better." + +Lily was sad to leave the bird, but she knew it needed help. At the vet, the doctor said the bird needed surgery. The bird had to surrender to the doctor and trust him to fix its wing. After the surgery, the bird was better and could fly again. Lily was happy to see the bird fly away. She said, "Bye-bye, birdie. I hope you have a good life." + +On the way back home, Lily saw a crack on the sidewalk. She said, "Mommy, look! There's a crack on the sidewalk. We should be careful not to trip." Her mom said, "You're right, Lily. We should always be careful and watch where we're going." Lily felt proud that she had noticed the crack and helped her mom be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant named Lucky. Lucky had a big trunk that he liked to swing around. One day, Lucky decided to go for a walk in the forest. He wanted to meet some new friends. + +As Lucky was walking, he saw a big tree with a hole in it. He thought it would be fun to climb inside and see what was there. But when Lucky climbed inside the tree, he got stuck! He couldn't move his big trunk or his legs. + +Lucky was scared and alone. He called out for help, but no one came. Eventually, Lucky passed away in the tree trunk. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to get a knife from the drawer. Lily found the knife and brought it to her mom. + +As they were cooking, Lily noticed the bread rising in the oven. "Look, Mommy! The bread is rising!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. That's because we added a great ingredient called yeast." + +Lily was very happy to learn something new and she continued to help her mom in the kitchen every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little ball. The ball loved to roll around and play with its friends. One day, the ball was rolling down a hill when it started to feel a strange motion. It was rolling faster and faster and couldn't stop! The ball was worried it might get hurt. + +But then, the ball saw its friends at the bottom of the hill. They were cheering and waiting for it to roll down. The ball felt happy and excited again. It rolled down the hill and joined its friends in a big pile. They laughed and played together all day long. The little ball was very happy. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing with her toy car. Suddenly, the car broke! Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mommy saw her sad face and gave her a big smile. "Don't worry, I can repair your car!" mommy said. + +Lily was happy to hear that her car could be fixed. Mommy got her tools and started to repair the car. Lily watched her mommy work, and she was very alert. After a little while, the car was fixed and Lily was so happy! She gave her mommy a big hug and a smile. From that day on, Lily knew that if anything broke, mommy could always repair it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty pink purse that she loved to carry around everywhere she went. One night, Lily was very tired and her mommy told her it was time to sleep. + +Lily snuggled up in her cozy bed and closed her eyes. She felt grateful for her soft pillow and warm blanket. As she drifted off to sleep, she dreamed about all the fun things she would do with her purse the next day. + +The next morning, Lily woke up feeling refreshed and ready to play. She grabbed her purse and went outside to explore. She found some shiny rocks and pretty flowers to put in her purse. She was so happy and grateful for her little treasure. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her purse close by when she went to sleep. It made her feel safe and happy to have it with her. And every night, she would close her eyes and dream about all the wonderful adventures she would have with her beloved purse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One sunny day, she saw a long green hose in her yard. She wanted to play with it, so she picked it up and started to poke it with her finger. Suddenly, water came out and sprayed her in the face! + +Lily didn't mind getting wet, so she kept playing with the hose. She tried to poke it again, but this time the water wouldn't come out. She tried and tried, but the water was being very persistent and wouldn't come out no matter how hard she poked. + +Lily decided to take a break from the hose and went to play with her toys. But she couldn't stop thinking about the hose and how much fun it was to poke it. So, she went back to the hose and tried again. This time, the water came out and Lily was very happy. She played with the hose for a long time and had lots of fun poking it and getting wet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a purple bird named Pippin. Pippin liked to fly and sing all day long. One day, Pippin saw a hunter with a big net. The hunter wanted to catch Pippin and take him away. + +Pippin didn't want to be caught, so he flew away as fast as he could. The hunter tried to catch Pippin, but he couldn't. Finally, the hunter quit and went home. Pippin was happy to be free and continued to fly and sing in the beautiful blue sky. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles, but he only had a fake one. He wished he had a real motorcycle to ride around on. + +One day, Timmy saw a real motorcycle parked on the street. He climbed on it and started to drive. But he didn't know how to ride it properly and he crashed into a tree. + +Timmy regretted taking the motorcycle without permission. He learned that it's important to ask before taking things that aren't yours. From then on, he was happy playing with his fake motorcycle and dreaming of the day when he could ride a real one safely. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to wear his sunglasses every day, even when it wasn't sunny outside. His mommy said he was lucky to have such cool sunglasses. + +One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his family. He saw lots of animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But his favorite was the giraffe. It was so tall! Timmy wanted to take a picture with the giraffe, so he asked his daddy to display his phone. + +Daddy took a picture of Timmy and the giraffe, and Timmy felt very lucky to have such a fun day at the zoo. He couldn't wait to show his friends the picture and his cool sunglasses when he got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her sippy cup. One day, she saw her mom carrying a tray full of cookies. The cookies looked incredible! Lily wanted one, so she asked her mom, "Can I have a cookie, please?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily! Let's put one on your own little tray." Lily was so happy and took a big bite of the cookie. It tasted incredible too! She said to her mom, "This cookie is so yummy! Can I have another one, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. But remember, too many cookies is not good for you. How about we drink some water instead?" Lily agreed and they both drank water from their cups. It was a happy day for Lily and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily decided to hide in a crazy place. She climbed up a tree and sat on a branch. She looked down and saw her friends searching for her. They couldn't find her anywhere! + +Lily was giggling and having fun, but then she realized that her friends were getting sad. She decided to come down from the tree and surprise them. When she showed up, they all cheered and hugged her. They said that she was the best at hiding. + +From that day on, Lily always tried to find crazy places to hide. She loved seeing the look on her friends' faces when they found her. And her friends loved playing with Lily because she made the game so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, powerful hippo named Henry. He lived in a big pond with his friends, the ducks and the fish. One day, Henry decided he wanted to play hide-and-seek with his friends. + +Henry said, "Let's play hide-and-seek! I'll count to ten and you all go hide." + +The ducks and the fish went to hide, but Henry was so big and powerful that he couldn't find them. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find anyone. Finally, he heard a little voice say, "I'm over here, Henry!" + +It was the tiniest duckling, who had hidden under a lily pad. Henry was so surprised that he laughed and said, "Wow, you're a great hider! You win!" + +And that's how Henry's game of hide-and-seek ended, with the tiniest duckling as the winner. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Johnny. They loved to play together every day. One day, they found a dirty rock in the park. Timmy wanted to keep the rock, but Johnny wanted to throw it away. They started to quarrel and shout at each other. + +Suddenly, a wise old man came up to them and asked why they were fighting. Timmy and Johnny explained their problem. The old man told them that they should not quarrel over a dirty rock. He said that they should share the rock and take turns to keep it. + +Timmy and Johnny listened to the old man and decided to share the rock. They were happy again and played together peacefully. From that day on, they learned to share everything and never quarrelled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to skip. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. They played in the sand and watched the tide come in and out. + +Lily saw some pretty seashells on the shore and wanted to keep them. She asked her mom if they were available to take home. Her mom said no, because the seashells were a home for the creatures in the sea. + +Lily was sad, but then she heard a little crab talking to her. The crab said, "It's not nice to take things that aren't yours. The seashells are our homes, just like your house is your home. We need to share and take care of each other." + +Lily realized the crab was right and decided to leave the seashells where they were. She thanked the crab and skipped happily along the beach with her family, knowing that it's important to respect and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the grass. One day, he saw a big carrot and got very excited. He hopped over to the carrot and took a big bite. + +Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain on his finger. A mean bug had bitten him! Benny was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a friendly ladybug flew over and said, "Don't worry, little bunny. That bug is harmless. It won't hurt you too much." Benny felt better and learned that not everything that looks good is good for you. + +From that day on, Benny was more careful about what he ate and always looked out for any bugs that might bite him. The moral of the story is to be careful and always ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved ponies. She had a toy pony named Sparkles that she played with every day. One day, Sparkles got very dirty and Lily needed to wipe her clean. She asked her mommy for a cloth to wipe Sparkles with. + +As she was wiping Sparkles, her mommy asked her, "Lily, do you know what it means to be deaf?" + +Lily shook her head no. + +"It means someone can't hear. Just like Sparkles can't hear us talk," her mommy explained. + +Lily looked at Sparkles with a sad face. "I wish Sparkles could hear me," she said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm sure Sparkles knows how much you love her, even if she can't hear you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they found a little bird with a hurt wing. They decided to take care of it and raise it until it was better. + +After a few days, the bird was all better and ready to fly away. Lily's friend said, "Let's mail the bird to your grandma so she can see it too!" Lily thought it was a great idea and they put the bird in a box and mailed it to her grandma. + +But when her grandma opened the box, she saw the fierce cat that had snuck in and attacked the bird. Lily's grandma was very sad and Lily felt terrible. She learned that sometimes it's not a good idea to mail things in a box. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny and his friends were playing hide and seek. Benny found a great hiding spot behind a tree. + +Suddenly, Benny's friend, a mischievous squirrel, saw Benny hiding and decided to play a trick on him. The squirrel wrapped a big leaf around Benny's tail, so he couldn't move. + +When it was Benny's turn to seek, he tried to run but couldn't. He felt embarrassed in front of his friends. But then, Benny had an idea. He pinched his tail and the leaf fell off. He was free! Benny found all his friends and they had a big laugh. From that day on, Benny always checked his tail before playing hide and seek. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens had very thick fur that kept him warm in the winter. One day, Mittens' owner wanted to print a picture of Mittens to hang on the wall. So, the owner took a piece of paper and put it in the printer. The printer made a loud noise as it printed the picture of Mittens. + +After the picture was printed, the owner noticed that Mittens' fur was getting too long. So, the owner got a razor to trim Mittens' fur. Mittens was a little scared of the razor at first, but the owner was very gentle and careful. After the fur was trimmed, Mittens felt much cooler and happier. From then on, Mittens liked to sit by the printer and watch it print pictures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and blow bubbles. One day, she was blowing bubbles when she saw a big dog. The dog looked scary and Lily started to tremble. + +The dog came closer and Lily wanted to run away, but she remembered her mommy's words. "If you see a dog, stand still and be ready," her mommy had told her. So, Lily stood still and the dog sniffed her. He was friendly and wagged his tail. + +Lily was happy that she didn't run away and that the dog was nice. She went back to blowing bubbles and the dog watched her. "I'm glad you were brave and ready," the dog said. Lily smiled and knew that being brave and ready was important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat out with her parents. One day, they went to a restaurant and the waiter gave them a menu to choose their food. Lily found it difficult to read the words on the menu, so her dad helped her. + +Lily: "Daddy, what is this?" + +Dad: "That's called spaghetti. Do you want to try it?" +