diff --git "a/TinyStories_1575.txt" "b/TinyStories_1575.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1575.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +The lady is surprised and happy. She likes children who are curious and friendly. She says, "That's a very good question. Outside the sky, there is more space. There are more balls like yours, but bigger and farther. They are called planets. And there are more stars, too. They are very bright and hot. And there are many other things that we don't know yet. The space is very big and wonderful. It is called the universe." + +Anna and Ben are amazed and excited. They thank the lady and say goodbye. They go back to playing with the universe ball. They pretend they are exploring the universe. They have more fun and learn more. They like to discuss the universe. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had many toys, but their favorite was the big crane. The crane was yellow and black, and it had a long arm that could lift things up and down. + +One day, they decided to build a tower with their blocks. They used the crane to stack the blocks on top of each other. They made the tower very high and proud. + +"Look at our tower!" Ben said. "It is the best tower ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia agreed. "But we need one more block to make it perfect. The red one." + +They looked around, but they could not find the red block. They had used all the other blocks, but the red one was missing. + +"Where is it?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe it is in the house." + +They ran to the house and looked for the red block. They looked in their room, in the kitchen, in the living room, but they could not find it. + +They were sad and confused. They wanted to finish their tower, but they could not without the red block. + +They went back to the garden, hoping to see the red block there. But when they got there, they saw something else. + +Their tower was gone. All the blocks were on the ground, and the crane was broken. The arm was bent, and the wires were torn. The crane looked pale and sad. + +"What happened?" Ben cried. + +"Who did this?" Mia shouted. + +They heard a noise behind the bushes. They looked and saw a big dog. The dog had the red block in its mouth. It had knocked down their tower and broken their crane. + +The dog saw them and wagged its tail. It dropped the red block and ran to them. It licked their faces and barked. + +"Bad dog!" Ben said. "You ruined our tower and our crane!" + +"Go away!" Mia said. "You are not our friend!" + +The dog looked at them with big eyes. It did not understand why they were angry. It just wanted to play. + +But Ben and Mia did not want to play with the dog. They picked up the red block and hugged their crane. They were very sad and mad. + +They did not know how to fix their crane or their tower. They did not know how to part with their favorite toy. +Sara liked to visit her grandma on the farm. She liked to see the animals and help with the chores. Her favorite animal was the sheep. They had soft wool and funny faces. Sara wanted to feed the sheep every day. + +One morning, Sara went to the barn with her grandma. Grandma gave her a bucket of hay and said, "You can feed the sheep today, Sara. But be careful, some of them are rough. They might push you or bite you if you are not fast enough." + +Sara nodded and smiled. She was not afraid of the sheep. She walked to the fence and poured some hay on the ground. The sheep came running and started to eat. Sara watched them and laughed. They made funny noises and moved their heads up and down. + +Sara saw a big sheep with black spots. She thought he looked nice and friendly. She wanted to pet him and give him some hay from her hand. She reached out and called, "Here, sheep, sheep. I have some hay for you." + +But the big sheep was not nice and friendly. He was rough and greedy. He saw Sara's hand and thought it was more hay. He ran to her and opened his mouth. He bit Sara's hand hard and made her cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara screamed. She dropped the bucket and pulled her hand back. It hurt a lot and had red marks on it. She ran to her grandma and hugged her. Grandma saw what happened and said, "Oh, Sara, I'm so sorry. That sheep is very rough. He doesn't know how to share. Let me see your hand. We need to put some cream on it and make it better." + +Grandma took Sara to the house and cleaned her hand. She put some cream on it and wrapped it with a bandage. She gave Sara a hug and a kiss and said, "You are very brave, Sara. You did a good job feeding the sheep. But next time, don't try to pet them. They are not like dogs or cats. They are rough animals and they don't like to be touched." + +Sara nodded and said, "I understand, Grandma. I still like the sheep, but I won't pet them anymore. I will feed them from the fence and watch them from far away. They are funny, but they are rough." +Sam and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a new bush near the fence. It had red and yellow flowers. + +"Look, Sam, a new bush!" Lily said. "It is pretty. Can we smell it?" + +Sam nodded. He liked flowers too. They ran to the new bush and bent down to smell it. But they did not know that the new bush was not a flower. It was a fire bush. It had fire inside. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam and Lily cried. The fire bush burned their noses. It was hot and smoky. They ran away from the new bush and rubbed their noses. + +"Mom, mom, mom!" they shouted. "The new bush burned us!" + +Mom heard them and came to the garden. She saw the fire bush and the smoke. She took a bucket of water and poured it on the fire bush. The fire bush stopped burning. + +"Are you okay, Sam and Lily?" Mom asked. She hugged them and checked their noses. They were red and sore, but not bad. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Sam and Lily said. "We did not know it was a fire bush. We thought it was a flower." + +Mom smiled. She kissed their noses and said, "It's okay, my loves. You did not mean to hurt yourselves. But you have to be careful. Some bushes are not flowers. Some bushes are fire bushes. They can burn you. Do you understand?" + +Sam and Lily nodded. They understood. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too. Now let's go inside and have some ice cream. That will make your noses feel better." +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a big worm and showed it to Max. + +"Look, Max, a worm!" she said. + +Max came closer and peeked at the worm. He was not sure if he liked it. It was long and slimy and wiggled a lot. + +"Can I touch it?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and gave him the worm. Max touched it gently with his finger. The worm tickled his hand and he giggled. + +"It's funny!" he said. + +Lily smiled and took the worm back. She put it in a small jar with some dirt and grass. She wanted to keep it as a pet. + +"Let's name it Wiggles," she said. + +Max agreed. He liked the name Wiggles. He thought it suited the worm. + +They put the jar on the table and went to get some water for Wiggles. They wanted to make him happy and comfortable. + +The worm curled up in the jar and felt peaceful. He liked his new home and his new friends. He hoped they would come back soon and play with him. He was not lonely anymore. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa in their big house. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They said goodbye to Mom and Dad and got in the car. + +"Are we there yet?" Ben asked many times. + +"Soon, soon," Grandma said. "Look, there is the big tree with the swing. We are almost there." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They loved the big tree. They wanted to play on the swing and look for bugs and flowers. They jumped out of the car and ran to the tree. + +"Wait, wait," Grandpa said. "You have to unpack your bags first. Then you can play." + +Anna and Ben sighed. They did not want to unpack. They wanted to play. But they knew they had to listen to Grandpa. They followed him to the house and unpacked their bags. They put their clothes in the drawers, their toys on the shelves and their books on the table. + +"Can we play now?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, yes," Grandpa said. "But be careful. Don't go too far. And watch out for the caterpillar." + +"The caterpillar?" Ben asked. "What caterpillar?" + +Grandpa smiled. He did not say anything. He just winked at Grandma. + +Anna and Ben were curious. They wanted to see the caterpillar. They ran to the tree and looked for it. They saw many bugs and flowers, but no caterpillar. + +"Where is it?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is hiding." + +They looked and looked, but they could not find it. They were about to give up, when they saw something on a branch. It was a big, round, green thing with tiny holes. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Anna said. "Let's touch it." + +They reached for the thing, but before they could touch it, it cracked open. Out came a beautiful butterfly. It had wings of many colors. It was the prettiest thing they had ever seen. + +"Wow!" Anna and Ben said. + +The butterfly fluttered its wings and flew away. Anna and Ben followed it with their eyes. They were amazed. + +"Look, look," Grandma and Grandpa said. They came to the tree and saw the butterfly. "That was the caterpillar. It turned into a butterfly. Isn't it wonderful?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They were very happy. They had seen the caterpillar and the butterfly. They had learned something new. They hugged Grandma and Grandpa and thanked them. + +They played on the swing and looked for more bugs and flowers. They had a lot of fun. They loved the big tree. They loved Grandma and Grandpa. They loved the caterpillar and the butterfly. They loved their visit. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to run and play in the park. One day, they decide to have a race. They find a big tree and a bench. They say, "The tree is the start and the bench is the end. Ready, set, go!" + +Lily and Ben run as fast as they can. They are enthusiastic. They want to win the race. They pass the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They are almost at the bench. Lily is a little bit ahead of Ben. + +"Come on, Ben, you can do it!" Lily says. She is kind and wants Ben to have fun too. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are fast!" Ben says. He tries to catch up with Lily. He is happy and likes to race with Lily. + +They reach the bench at the same time. They both touch it with their hands. They complete the race. They smile and hug each other. They are proud and tired. + +"That was a great race!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it was! You are a good friend!" Ben says. + +They sit on the bench and drink some water. They watch the birds and the clouds. They are glad they have each other. They are the best racers in the park. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big blue balloon in the sky. They want to catch it. + +"Let's go, Mia!" Tom says. "We can find the balloon!" + +They run after the balloon. They go past the swings, the slide, the pond, and the trees. They do not see the balloon. They are sad. + +"Where is the balloon, Tom?" Mia asks. "Did we lose it?" + +Tom looks around. He sees a hill. He has an idea. + +"Maybe the balloon is behind the hill, Mia. Let's go there!" + +They climb the hill. They are tired, but they do not give up. They reach the top of the hill. They see the balloon. It is very close. They are happy. + +"Look, Mia! There is the balloon!" Tom says. "We can get it!" + +They run to the balloon. They grab it. They hug it. They smile. + +"We did it, Tom! We found the balloon!" Mia says. "We had a great journey!" + +They hold the balloon. They walk back to the park. They are proud. They are friends. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings and the slide. But they needed a ticket to get in. Mom said she had a ticket for them, but they had to find it. She said it was hidden in the house. + +Tom and Lily ran around the house. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and behind the sofa. They could not find the ticket. They were sad. They wanted to go to the park. + +Then Lily saw something shiny on the shelf. She jumped up and reached for it. It was the ticket! She was happy. She showed it to Tom. He was happy too. They ran to Mom and gave her a hug. Mom smiled and said they were good at finding things. + +They put on their shoes and coats and went to the car. Mom drove them to the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings and the slide. They thanked Mom for the ticket and the park. Mom said she loved them very much. They said they loved her too. They had a good day. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They like to make things with the toys. They make a house, a car, a boat and a plane. + +"Look at my house!" Tom says. "It has a door and a window and a roof." + +"Look at my car!" Lily says. "It has wheels and a horn and a seat." + +They show each other their toys. They are happy. + +But then, the sun goes behind a cloud. The garden becomes dark and cold. Tom and Lily feel sad. + +"Where is the sunshine?" Tom asks. "I want the sunshine back." + +"Me too," Lily says. "The sunshine is warm and bright and useful. It helps the plants grow and the birds sing and the toys shine." + +They look at the sky. They see a small hole in the cloud. The sunshine peeks through the hole. + +"Look!" Tom says. "The sunshine is coming back!" + +"Yay!" Lily says. "Let's sit and wait for the sunshine." + +They sit on the grass. They hold their toys. They smile. + +Soon, the cloud moves away. The sunshine fills the garden. Tom and Lily feel happy again. + +"Thank you, sunshine!" Tom says. "You are the best!" + +"Thank you, sunshine!" Lily says. "You are our friend!" + +They play with their toys in the sunshine. They have fun. +Sam and Lily love to watch the jets in the sky. They like to see how fast and loud they are. Sometimes they pretend to be jets and run around the yard. + +One day, they see a big gray jet flying over their house. It makes a lot of noise and leaves a white trail behind it. Sam and Lily are very excited. + +"Wow, look at that jet!" Sam says. "It is so big and gray!" + +"I want to be a jet like that!" Lily says. "Let's perform a show for Mom and Dad!" + +They run inside and find some cardboard and crayons. They cut out wings and tails and color them gray. They tape them to their arms and backs. They also find some scarves and tie them around their necks. They are ready to be jets. + +They go outside and find Mom and Dad sitting on the porch. They wave at them and say, "We are jets! Watch us perform!" + +They run around the yard, making jet noises and doing loops and turns. They pretend to fly high and low, fast and slow. They have a lot of fun. + +Mom and Dad clap and cheer for them. They say, "You are amazing jets! You performed a great show!" + +Sam and Lily smile and hug them. They say, "Thank you! We love jets!" +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them, but they only had celery from their lunch. + +"Can we give them celery?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they like it," Mia said. + +They broke the celery into small pieces and threw them into the water. Some of the ducks came and ate them, but some of the fish ignored them. + +"Look, there's a big fish!" Mia pointed. + +Ben saw a big fish with a long nose and a funny mouth. It was swimming near the bottom of the pond, where it was deep. + +"Wow, what is that?" Ben wondered. + +"I think it's a swordfish. It has a sword on its nose," Mia guessed. + +They threw some more celery, hoping the swordfish would come up and eat it. But the swordfish did not seem interested. + +"Maybe it doesn't like celery. Maybe it likes meat," Ben said. + +"Or maybe it's shy. Maybe it doesn't want to meet us," Mia said. + +They decided to leave the swordfish alone and play with the ducks instead. They had fun feeding them and watching them quack and splash. + +"Maybe next time we can bring something else for the swordfish. Maybe it will like bread or cheese," Ben said. + +"Or maybe we can just say hello and be nice. Maybe it will want to be our friend," Mia said. + +They smiled and waved at the swordfish, who looked at them with curiosity. They hoped they would see it again. +Tim and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with their blocks and books. They zoom their cars on the roads and bridges. They make noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, their family goes to the park. They bring their toy cars with them. They see a big hill with a slide. They have an idea. They put their cars on the slide and let them go. The cars zoom down the slide very fast. They catch them at the bottom and laugh. + +"Look, Mom and Dad!" Tim says. "Our cars can zoom on the slide!" + +"That's very clever, Tim!" Mom says. "You and Lily are very creative!" + +"Can we try, too?" Dad asks. He and Mom take some cars and put them on the slide. They zoom down the slide and join the twins. + +They have fun playing with their cars on the slide. They learn that their cars are useful for more than just roads and bridges. They are happy to share their cars with their family. They love their family and their cars. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to swim in the sea. They had a big boat with their dad and mom. One day, they went to a place with many colors under the water. It was a reef. Lily and Ben put on masks and fins and jumped into the water. + +They saw many fish and plants and shells. They were happy and curious. They swam close to the reef and looked at everything. They heard a splash behind them. They turned around and saw a big shark. It had sharp teeth and a mean look. They were scared and troubled. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. "Shark, shark!" + +Their dad and mom heard them and came quickly. They had a spear and a net. They threw the net over the shark and pulled it away from the reef. They used the spear to scare it. The shark was angry and tried to bite the net. But it could not escape. + +Lily and Ben swam back to the boat. They were safe and relieved. They hugged their dad and mom and thanked them. + +"Are you okay, kids?" their dad asked. + +"Yes, dad, we are okay. But that was scary!" Lily said. + +"Very scary!" Ben agreed. + +Their mom smiled and said, "You were brave, kids. But you have to be careful. The reef is beautiful, but it can also be dangerous. There are some animals that can hurt you. You have to stay close to us and follow our rules." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We will, mom. We will." + +They learned a lesson that day. They still loved the sea and the reef, but they also respected it. They never forgot the shark and the splash. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with a big tube in the garden. They liked to roll it, crawl through it, and pretend it was a tunnel or a rocket. They had a lot of fun with the tube. + +"Look, Lily, I can set the tube on its end and make it stand up!" Ben said. He pushed the tube with his hands until it was upright. "Now it's a tower!" + +"Wow, Ben, that's cool!" Lily said. She ran to the tube and tried to climb it. "Can I go on top of the tower?" + +But the tube was not very stable. As soon as Lily touched it, it wobbled and fell over. Ben and Lily tumbled to the ground with the tube. They were not hurt, but they were very surprised. + +"Oops, that was silly!" Ben said. He laughed and hugged Lily. "Are you okay, Lily?" + +"I'm okay, Ben!" Lily said. She giggled and hugged Ben back. "That was funny! Let's do it again!" + +They got up and set the tube on its end again. They were not afraid of falling. They liked to be silly and have fun with the tube. +Lila and Ben like to play with clay. They have many colors of clay. They can make animals, cars, flowers and more. But Lila has an idea. She wants to mix the colors and make new ones. + +"Look, Ben," she says. "I have red and yellow. What happens if I mix them?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Let's see." + +Lila takes some red clay and some yellow clay. She puts them together in her hand. She uses her thumb to press and squeeze them. She rolls them and twists them. She mixes them very well. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "What color is that?" + +"It's orange!" Lila says. "I made orange!" + +"That's amazing!" Ben says. "Can I try?" + +"Sure," Lila says. "Here, take some blue and some yellow." + +Ben takes some blue clay and some yellow clay. He puts them together in his hand. He uses his thumb to press and squeeze them. He rolls them and twists them. He mixes them very well. + +"Look!" Ben says. "I made green!" + +"That's awesome!" Lila says. "You made green!" + +They are very happy. They think they are powerful. They can make new colors with clay. They mix more colors and make more new ones. They have fun with clay. +Tom was a sailor who liked to sail on the big blue sea. He had a boat with a white sail and a red flag. He liked to look at the fish and the birds and the waves. + +One day, he saw a big dark shape under the water. He wondered what it was. He sailed closer to see. He heard a loud roar and saw a big mouth with many teeth. It was a shark! + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Tom shouted. He turned his boat around and tried to sail away. But the shark was faster and followed him. Tom was scared. + +He saw another boat nearby. It had a yellow sail and a green flag. He waved his arms and called for help. "Help, help, help! Shark, shark, shark!" + +The other boat was sailed by Lily. She was a sailor too. She saw Tom and the shark. She was brave. She sailed towards them and blew a horn. The horn made a loud noise. The shark did not like the noise. It swam away. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Tom said to Lily. He was happy and relieved. He sailed next to Lily and they became friends. They talked and laughed and shared their stories. + +They sailed together on the big blue sea. They saw many fish and birds and waves. They did not see the shark again. They had fun. +Sara and Ben like to dance. They dance in the living room, in the garden, and in their bedroom. They dance fast and slow, happy and sad, silly and serious. They dance with their toys, their parents, and their dog. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a big box in the garage. They ask their mom if they can play with it. Mom says yes, but be careful. Sara and Ben drag the box to the living room. They turn it upside down and cut a door and a window. They draw flowers and stars on the walls. They make a flag and a crown out of paper. They have a castle! + +Sara and Ben pretend they are a queen and a king. They invite their toys to their castle. They have a tea party and a treasure hunt. They tell stories and jokes. They have fun. + +Then they hear music from the radio. Sara and Ben look at each other and smile. They put on their crown and flag. They hold hands and walk out of the castle. They bow and curtsy to their toys. They say, "We are going to dance now. Do you want to join us?" + +The toys nod and clap. Sara and Ben dance in the living room. They dance fast and slow, happy and sad, silly and serious. They dance with their toys, their parents, and their dog. They have a fine time. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, fluffy dog. He has a lot of wool on his body. He is warm and soft. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Anna and Ben want to go out and play. But they do not have warm clothes. They only have thin shirts and pants. They are poor. They do not have much money to buy things. + +Anna has an idea. She says to Ben, "We can use Spot's wool to make clothes. Spot has too much wool. He does not need it all. We can cut some of it and make hats and scarves and mittens." + +Ben thinks this is a good idea. He says, "Yes, let's do that. Spot will not mind. He loves us. He will be happy to share his wool with us." + +They get some scissors and a needle and some thread. They go to Spot and say, "Spot, we need some of your wool. Can we cut some of it and make clothes? It is very cold outside. We want to go out and play. We will be careful and not hurt you." + +Spot wags his tail and licks their faces. He does not mind. He loves Anna and Ben. He is happy to share his wool with them. + +They cut some of his wool and make hats and scarves and mittens. They put them on and feel warm and cozy. They thank Spot and hug him. They go out and play in the snow. They have fun. Spot joins them and runs and jumps. He is not cold. He still has enough wool on his body. He is warm and happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be different animals. Lily had a big doll that she liked to dress up and hug. Ben had a small car that he liked to zoom around and crash. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" Ben said. "It can go very fast and make loud sounds. Vroom, vroom, vroom!" + +"Look at my doll, Ben!" Lily said. "She is very pretty and soft and has a nice dress. She can talk and sing. Hello, hello, hello!" + +They showed each other their toys and smiled. They liked to share and play together. + +But then, something strange happened. Lily's doll started to shrink. It became smaller and smaller until it was the size of a coin. Lily was shocked and scared. She dropped the doll and cried. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" Lily shouted. "My doll is gone! It shrank and shrank and now I can't see it!" + +Ben heard Lily's cry and ran to her. He saw the tiny doll on the floor and picked it up. He was surprised and curious. He wondered what made the doll shrink. + +"Maybe it was magic," Ben said. "Maybe someone cast a spell on your doll and made it shrink. Do you know any magic words?" + +Lily sniffed and shook her head. She didn't know any magic words. She only wanted her doll back. + +"Maybe we can find a way to make it big again," Ben said. "Maybe we can use another object and make it shrink. Then maybe your doll will grow. Do you have anything you don't need?" + +Lily looked around and saw a pencil on the table. She didn't need the pencil. She grabbed it and gave it to Ben. + +"Here, use this," Lily said. "Make it shrink and make my doll big. Please, please, please!" + +Ben nodded and held the pencil in his hand. He closed his eyes and tried to think of a magic word. He remembered a word he heard on TV. He opened his eyes and said it out loud. + +"Abracadabra!" + +He waved the pencil in the air and waited. Nothing happened. The pencil was still the same size. The doll was still very small. Ben frowned and tried again. + +"Abracadabra!" + +He waved the pencil harder and faster. Still nothing happened. He felt sad and frustrated. He wanted to help Lily and make her happy. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. "It didn't work. I don't know any real magic words. I don't know how to make your doll big again." + +Lily hugged Ben and wiped her tears. She was sad, but she was also grateful. She knew Ben was trying his best. She knew he was a good friend. + +"It's okay, Ben," Lily said. "Thank you for trying. Maybe we can ask mommy to help us. Maybe she knows how to fix my doll. Come on, let's go find her." + +They put the pencil and the doll in their pockets and ran to the kitchen. They hoped mommy would be ready to help them. They hoped mommy would know how to make the magic go away. +Lily loved dinosaurs. She had many dinosaur toys and books. She liked to play with them and learn their names. She knew the big one with the long neck was a brontosaurus, and the one with the sharp teeth was a tyrannosaurus. + +One day, she found a new dinosaur toy in her room. It was green and had a horn on its nose and spikes on its back. She did not know what it was called. She asked her mom, but her mom did not know either. She said it was an unknown dinosaur. + +Lily decided to name it Spike. She played with Spike and her other dinosaurs. She made them roar and run and fight. She had a lot of fun. But soon she felt tired. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. + +"Time for a nap, Lily," her mom said. "You can play with your dinosaurs later." + +"But I want to play with Spike," Lily said. "He is my new friend." + +"You can take Spike with you to your bed," her mom said. "He can nap with you. Maybe he will tell you his real name in your dream." + +Lily liked that idea. She hugged Spike and said goodbye to her other dinosaurs. She followed her mom to her bed. She snuggled with Spike and closed her eyes. She hoped to dream of the unknown dinosaur's name. +Lily was a young girl who liked to make things. She had a big box of toys and tools that she used to build machines. She made a machine that could draw, a machine that could sing, and a machine that could fly. She was very proud of her machines and wanted to show them to her friends. + +One day, she decided to invite her friends over for a machine party. She made a card for each friend and wrote their names on it. She also drew a picture of her machines and wrote "Come and see my machines!" She put the cards in her backpack and went to school. + +At school, she gave the cards to her friends and told them to come to her house after school. Her friends were curious and excited. They wanted to see what Lily had made. They said "Thank you, Lily. We will come to your machine party." + +After school, Lily ran home and got ready for the party. She put her machines on the table and turned them on. She also made some snacks and drinks for her friends. She waited for the doorbell to ring. + +Soon, her friends arrived and knocked on the door. Lily opened the door and welcomed them in. She said "Hello, friends. Welcome to my machine party. Come and see my machines!" She led them to the table and showed them her machines. Her friends were amazed and happy. They said "Wow, Lily. Your machines are awesome. How did you make them?" They took turns playing with the machines and having fun. Lily smiled and said "I made them with my toys and tools. I like to make things. Do you want to make something with me?" Her friends nodded and said "Yes, Lily. We want to make something with you." They went to the big box and picked some toys and tools. They started to make their own machines. Lily was glad that she had invited her friends over. She had the best machine party ever. +Tom and Lily were playing a game with pennies. They had to toss the pennies and see who could get more on a big circle. Tom had five pennies and Lily had four. They took turns to toss their pennies. + +"Your turn, Lily," Tom said. + +Lily tossed her first penny. It landed on the circle. She smiled. + +"Good job, Lily," Tom said. + +He tossed his first penny. It landed outside the circle. He frowned. + +Lily tossed her second penny. It landed on the circle again. She clapped. + +"Wow, Lily, you are good," Tom said. + +He tossed his second penny. It landed on the circle too. He was happy. + +Lily tossed her third penny. It landed on the circle again. She jumped. + +"Yay, Lily, you are the best," Tom said. + +He tossed his third penny. It landed outside the circle again. He was upset. + +Lily tossed her fourth penny. It landed on the circle again. She cheered. + +"I win, I win, I win," Lily said. + +Tom tossed his fourth penny. It landed on the circle too. He was glad. + +He tossed his fifth penny. It landed on the circle too. He was proud. + +"I win too, I win too, I win too," Tom said. + +They looked at their pennies. They both had four on the circle. + +They looked at each other. They smiled. + +They hugged. + +"We both win, we both win, we both win," they said. + +They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and stories with their cars, dolls and animals. But then they saw a big cake on the table. It looked yummy. It had pink frosting and sprinkles and candles. + +"Can we have some cake, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. The cake is for Daddy's birthday. We have to wait until he comes home from work," Mommy said. + +But Lily and Ben did not want to wait. They wanted cake now. They climbed on the chairs and reached for the cake. They each grabbed a big piece and stuffed it in their mouths. + +"Yummy!" they said. + +But then they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing? That's my cake!" Daddy said. + +He had come home early and saw them eating his cake. He was not happy. He looked like a judge. + +"Bad, bad, bad!" he said. "You did not ask. You did not share. You made a mess. You ruined my cake." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They had been naughty. They did not mean to make Daddy sad. They wanted to make him happy. + +"We're sorry, Daddy," they said. "We love you. Happy birthday." + +They gave him a hug and a kiss. They offered him some of their cake. + +"Thank you, kids," Daddy said. "I love you too. But next time, please do not demand cake. Please ask nicely. And please wait for me. Then we can all have cake together." + +He smiled and hugged them back. He took a bite of their cake. + +"Yummy!" he said. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a big plastic doll that she liked to dress up and comb its hair. Ben had a small plastic car that he liked to zoom around and make noises. They were having fun, but sometimes they wanted different things. + +One day, Sara wanted to play with Ben's car. She asked him nicely, but he said no. He said it was his car and he did not want to share. Sara felt sad and angry. She thought Ben was mean and selfish. She decided to get back at him. She waited until he was not looking, and then she grabbed his car and ran away. + +Ben saw Sara take his car and he shouted. He chased after her and tried to get it back. Sara ran to the couch and hid behind it. She held the car tightly and smiled. She thought she had won. But then she felt something poke her in the back. It was Ben. He had crawled under the couch and found her. He poked her again and again, and said, "Give me my car! Give me my car!" + +Sara felt scared and helpless. She did not like being poked. It hurt and it tickled. She wanted to stop. She said, "Sorry, sorry, here is your car!" She threw the car to Ben and ran away. She cried and hugged her doll. + +Ben took his car and smiled. He thought he had won. But then he saw Sara crying and he felt bad. He remembered that she was his sister and he loved her. He did not want to make her cry. He decided to say sorry and share. He walked to Sara and said, "Sorry, sorry, I did not mean to poke you. Do you want to play with my car?" He held out his car to Sara and smiled. + +Sara looked at Ben and saw that he was sorry. She felt happy and loved. She said, "Thank you, thank you, I do want to play with your car. Do you want to play with my doll?" She held out her doll to Ben and smiled. + +Ben looked at Sara and saw that she was happy. He felt happy too. He said, "Yes, yes, I do want to play with your doll. Let's play together." He took her doll and gave her his car. They hugged and laughed. They played together and had fun. They were friends again. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They saw a big kangaroo hopping near the trees. They wanted to see it better, so they ran after it. The kangaroo saw them and was fearful. It did not like the noise and the people. It ran away very fast. + +Anna and Ben chased the kangaroo, but they could not catch it. They were tired and thirsty. They stopped to rest under a big tree. They drank some water from their bottles. They looked for the kangaroo, but they could not see it anymore. + +They heard a soft sound behind the tree. They peeked and saw the kangaroo. It was resting too. It had a baby kangaroo in its pouch. The baby kangaroo looked at them with big eyes. Anna and Ben smiled. They were not fearful anymore. They were happy. They said hello to the kangaroo and the baby kangaroo. The kangaroo and the baby kangaroo said hello back. They were friends. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. Sometimes they saw wild animals like birds, squirrels and rabbits. They wanted to be friends with them, but their mom said they should not touch them or bother them. + +One day, their mom had to go to the store and left them with their grandma. Grandma said she had a surprise for them. She said they would have a visit from someone special. Sara and Tom were curious and excited. They wondered who it could be. + +They waited in the living room, but they got bored. They decided to go outside and look for the wild animals. They saw a bird nest on a branch and climbed the tree to see it. They saw four eggs inside and wanted to touch them. They did not know that the bird mom was watching them from another tree. She was angry and scared. She flew to the nest and pecked at Sara and Tom's hands. They screamed and fell down from the tree. + +Grandma heard them and ran outside. She saw them on the ground, crying and bleeding. She saw the bird mom on the nest, protecting her eggs. She understood what happened and was very mad. She took Sara and Tom inside and cleaned their wounds. She said they were naughty and foolish. She said they had to punish them. She said they could not play outside for a week. She said they had to stay in their room and think about what they did. + +Sara and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had listened to their mom and grandma. They missed the surprise visit. They did not know that it was their dad, who had come back from a long trip. He had brought them gifts and hugs. He was sad that he could not see them. He said he would come back tomorrow and hoped they would be good. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to eat sandwiches that their mom made for them. They had cheese and ham sandwiches, and apple juice. + +One day, they saw a new boy sitting on a bench. He looked sad and lonely. He had a sandwich too, but he did not eat it. Lily and Ben wondered why. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lily asked the boy. + +"Tom," he said in a low voice. + +"Why are you not eating your sandwich?" Ben asked. + +"I don't like it. It has peanut butter and jelly. I am allergic to peanuts. They make me sick," Tom said. + +"That is not good. Do you have another sandwich?" Lily asked. + +"No, I don't. My mom forgot. She is very busy. She works at night and sleeps in the day. It is always dark when I see her," Tom said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for Tom. They wanted to help him. + +"Hey, we have an idea. Why don't you share our sandwiches? We have enough for three. You can have cheese and ham, or ham and cheese. They are yummy and safe," Ben said. + +"Really? You would do that for me?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, we would. We are friends. Friends share and care," Lily said. + +Tom smiled for the first time. He thanked Lily and Ben and took a bite of their sandwich. He liked it a lot. He also liked their apple juice. + +Lily and Ben were happy too. They talked and laughed with Tom. They found out that he liked to play with cars and books. They invited him to join them on the swing and the slide. + +Tom had fun with Lily and Ben. He felt less sad and lonely. He also felt less hungry. + +He learned that sharing is good, and that friends can encourage each other. He also learned that even if his mom works at night and sleeps in the day, she loves him very much. He decided to make her a card to say thank you. + +The end. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in their big building. One day, they wanted to go to the roof and see the sky. They ran to the elevator and pushed the button. The elevator came and opened its door. + +Lily and Max got in the elevator, but they saw a sign that said "No Kicking". Lily and Max did not like signs that told them what to do. They thought it was fun to kick the walls and the buttons of the elevator. They kicked and kicked and laughed and laughed. + +But the elevator did not like being kicked. It made a loud noise and stopped moving. Lily and Max were scared. They pushed the buttons, but nothing happened. They yelled for help, but no one heard them. They were stuck in the elevator. + +The elevator was hot and dark. Lily and Max felt thirsty and tired. They wished they had not kicked the elevator. They wished they had listened to the sign. They said sorry to the elevator and to each other. + +After a long time, a man came and opened the door. He was the elevator man. He was angry and said, "Why did you kick the elevator? You broke it and made it stop. You could have been hurt. You should not kick things that are not yours. You should be respectful and careful." + +Lily and Max felt ashamed and said sorry to the man. They learned their lesson. They never kicked the elevator again. They also learned to read the signs and follow the rules. They realized that kicking was not fun, but dangerous and rude. They decided to play nicely and safely in their big building. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers of different colors and shapes. Lily liked the pink ones and Ben liked the yellow ones. + +"Look, Lily, this flower is very big and bright. It is a sunflower. Do you know its name?" Ben asked. + +"No, I don't. How do you know?" Lily said. + +"My mom told me. She knows a lot of flower names. She likes to grow them in pots and give them to people. She is very generous," Ben said. + +"That is nice of her. Can I have a sunflower too?" Lily said. + +"Sure, you can. Here, take this one. It is for you," Ben said, picking a sunflower and handing it to Lily. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very generous too. I like the sunflower. It makes me happy," Lily said, smiling and hugging the flower. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm happy you like it. You are my best friend," Ben said. + +They continued to play in the garden, enjoying the sun and the flowers. They learned more flower names and shared them with each other. They were happy and generous friends. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys. Lily has a doll and Tom has a bear. One day, Tom's bear has a hole in his leg. Tom is sad. He shows Lily his bear. + +"Oh no, your bear is hurt!" Lily says. "We need to fix him. Do you have a stitch?" + +"What is a stitch?" Tom asks. + +"A stitch is a little line that you make with a needle and a thread. It can close the hole and make your bear better. Mommy can do it. She has a needle and a thread in her box." + +Lily and Tom go to find Mommy. She is in the kitchen. She sees Tom's bear and smiles. + +"Hello, my loves. What can I do for you?" Mommy asks. + +"Mommy, can you please make a stitch for Tom's bear? He has a hole in his leg and he is sad," Lily says. + +"Of course, I can. Let me get my box and we can go to the couch. You can help me if you want." + +Mommy, Lily and Tom go to the couch. Mommy takes out her needle and a thread. She shows Lily and Tom how to make a stitch. She makes a long stitch on Tom's bear's leg. She ties a knot and cuts the thread. She gives Tom's bear back to him. + +"There you go, Tom. Your bear is all fixed. He looks good as new. How do you feel?" Mommy asks. + +"Thank you, Mommy. I feel happy. My bear feels happy too. He says thank you too," Tom says. He hugs his bear and Mommy. + +"You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you're happy. And you're welcome, bear. You're a brave bear. You're lucky to have such a good friend as Tom," Mommy says. + +Lily smiles. She hugs her doll and Mommy too. + +"I love you, Mommy. You're the best Mommy in the world. You can make a stitch for anything," Lily says. + +"I love you too, Lily. You're the best Lily in the world. You're a good sister and a good helper. You can learn to make a stitch too, if you want," Mommy says. + +Lily and Tom nod. They want to learn to make a stitch. They spend the rest of the day with Mommy, playing and learning. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and things. She liked to pretend that she was the mom and the dolls were her children. She also had a red apron that she wore when she cooked for them. + +One day, she decided to make a tea party for her dolls. She filled a small pot with water and put it on the stove. She took out some cups and plates and put them on a tray. She also found some cookies and fruits in the kitchen. She cut the fruits with a plastic knife and put them on a plate. She was very careful not to make a mess. + +She carried the tray to the living room, where she had set up a table and chairs for her dolls. She arranged them around the table and gave them each a cup and a plate. She poured some water from the pot into the cups and said, "Here you go, my dears. I made some tea and snacks for you. Enjoy!" + +She sat down and pretended to sip her tea and eat her cookies. She talked to her dolls and asked them how their day was. She smiled and nodded as if they answered her. She felt very happy and proud. + +She looked up and saw a big mirror on the wall. She saw herself and her dolls in the mirror. She thought they looked very nice and cozy. She said to the mirror, "Hello, mirror. Do you like my tea party? I think I am a good mom. I like to serve my dolls and make them happy." + +The mirror did not answer, but it showed her a bright reflection of herself and her dolls. Lily felt like the mirror was smiling at her. She smiled back and said, "Thank you, mirror. You are very kind. I like you too." +Tim and Lily liked to play with their toy trains. They had a big station with many tracks and signs and bridges. They made their trains go fast and slow, stop and go, and honk and whistle. + +One day, a nosy cat came into their room. The cat saw the trains and wanted to catch them. He jumped on the station and knocked over the tracks and signs and bridges. He scattered the trains all over the floor. Tim and Lily were very sad and angry. + +"Bad cat! Go away!" Tim shouted. He threw a pillow at the cat, but the cat dodged it and ran away. + +"Look what he did! He ruined our station!" Lily cried. She picked up a train and hugged it. + +"Don't cry, Lily. We can fix it." Tim said. He helped Lily gather the trains and the pieces of the station. They worked together to rebuild their station. They made it even better than before. + +They were happy again and played with their trains. They locked the door so the nosy cat could not come in again. They learned to keep their toys safe from the cat. The cat learned to leave their toys alone. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big mattress that they could jump on and roll on. They owned the mattress together and shared it every day. + +One day, Lily came to Tom's house and saw that he had a new toy. It was a shiny bike with a bell and a basket. Lily wanted to ride the bike, but Tom said no. He said it was his bike and he did not want to share it. Lily felt sad and angry. + +She said, "If you don't share your bike, I won't share the mattress. The mattress is mine and you can't play on it anymore." Tom said, "Fine, I don't care. I have a better toy than you. Go away and leave me alone." Lily ran away crying. + +She took the mattress and dragged it to her house. She put it in her room and locked the door. She thought she would be happy with the mattress, but she was not. She missed Tom and their fun games. She wished she had not been so mean. + +But it was too late. Tom was hurt by Lily's words and did not want to be her friend anymore. He played with his bike and made new friends. He forgot about Lily and the mattress. He was not grateful for what he had. + +Lily and Tom never played together again. They both lost their best friend and their favorite toy. They were not happy. They were not grateful. They were lonely. +One day, a penguin named Poppy wanted to swim in the big blue water. She liked to swim fast and splash with her friends. But she also liked to be the bossy one. She told her friends what to do and where to go. + +"Come on, follow me!" she said. "I know the best place to find fish. You have to swim this way and that way and then dive deep." + +Her friends tried to keep up with her, but they were tired and hungry. They did not like to be told what to do all the time. They wanted to have fun and explore. + +"Poppy, can we stop for a bit?" one of them asked. "We need to rest and eat something." + +"No, we can't stop!" Poppy said. "We have to swim more and more. I am the leader and you have to listen to me." + +But as she said that, she did not see a big seal coming behind her. The seal was hungry too, and it liked to eat penguins. It opened its mouth and tried to catch Poppy. + +"Help! Help!" Poppy cried. "A seal is chasing me!" + +Her friends heard her and turned around. They saw the seal and they were scared. But they did not want to leave Poppy alone. They swam back to help her. + +They made loud noises and splashed the water. They bit the seal's tail and fins. They worked together to scare the seal away. + +The seal was angry and hurt. It decided to leave the penguins alone and look for another meal. It swam away and disappeared. + +Poppy was safe, but she was also sorry. She realized that she had been too bossy and rude to her friends. She thanked them for saving her. + +"I'm sorry, friends," she said. "You were right. We should have stopped and eaten something. And we should have had fun and explored. You are the best friends ever. Can you forgive me?" + +Her friends smiled and hugged her. They forgave her and said they still liked her. They were happy to be friends again. + +They swam to a nice spot and shared some fish. They played and laughed and enjoyed the big blue water. They learned to listen to each other and respect each other. They were a happy penguin team. +Lily liked to help her mom clean the house. She had a small spray bottle and a cloth that she used to wipe the dust and dirt. She felt very happy when she made things shiny and pretty. + +One day, she saw a big picture on the wall. It had many colors and shapes that looked like flowers and birds. Lily thought it was very pretty and wanted to make it more shiny. She took her spray bottle and sprayed some water on the picture. Then she used her cloth to wipe it gently. + +But the picture was not shiny. It was wet and blurry. The colors and shapes started to run and mix. Lily was scared and sad. She had ruined the pretty picture. She started to cry. + +Mom heard Lily cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the wet and blurry picture and understood what had happened. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't cry, sweetie. It was an accident. You wanted to help, but this picture is not like the other things. It is a painting. It is made with paint, not water. Water can wash away the paint and make it look bad. You have to be careful with paintings. They are very special and fragile." + +Lily sniffed and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know. I thought it was pretty and wanted to make it more pretty. But I made it bad. Can we fix it?" + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm not mad at you. You are a good helper and a good girl. And yes, we can fix it. We can use a hair dryer to dry the water and a brush to touch up the paint. It will take some time, but we can make it pretty again. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I want to help you. I love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Come on, let's go get the hair dryer and the brush. And next time, ask me before you spray anything, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, mom. I will ask you. Thank you, mom." + +They went to get the tools and started to fix the painting. Lily learned a new lesson and felt better. She still liked to help her mom clean the house, but she also learned to respect the paintings. She thought they were very pretty and special. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the forest. They see many animals and plants. They are happy. + +One day, they find a big log. The log is brown and long. It has holes and bumps. Anna and Ben think the log is fun. They climb on the log. They pretend the log is a boat. They travel on the log. + +"Look, Ben, we are on the water!" Anna says. She points to the stream. The stream is blue and shiny. It makes a soft sound. + +"Yes, Anna, we are on the water!" Ben says. He sees a fish. The fish is orange and small. It jumps out of the water. "Wow, a fish!" + +Anna and Ben laugh. They enjoy their adventure. They see many pretty things. They are happy. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big green snake on the grass. They are scared. + +"Look, a snake!" Tim says. + +"Let's run away!" Sue says. + +But the snake is not mean. It is friendly. It wants to meet them. It says, "Hello, kids. I am Whip. I am a green snake. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tim and Sue stop. They look at Whip. He has a long body and a small head. He has no legs or arms. He can move fast on the ground. + +"Hello, Whip. I am Tim. This is Sue. We are kids. We like to play in the park. How do you play?" Tim asks. + +"I like to slide and curl and twist. I can make shapes with my body. Do you want to see?" Whip says. + +"Yes, please!" Sue says. + +Whip shows them how he can make a circle, a spiral, a loop, and a heart. Tim and Sue clap and laugh. They think Whip is fun. + +"Can we try to make shapes too?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, you can. But you have to be careful. Don't step on me or hurt me. I am gentle and kind. I don't bite or hurt you. Can you be gentle and kind too?" Whip says. + +"Yes, we can. We are gentle and kind. We don't hurt or bite you. We are friends." Sue says. + +Tim and Sue try to make shapes with their bodies. They slide and curl and twist. They have fun with Whip. They learn that Whip is not scary. He is different, but he is nice. They learn to be brave and friendly. They learn to respect and enjoy the snake. They are happy. + +The end. +Lily was a little girl who loved to fly. She had a big kite that looked like a bird. She liked to run with it and watch it soar in the sky. She felt like she was flying too. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her kite. She saw a lot of other kids playing with their kites. Some were big and some were small. Some were bright and some were dull. But none of them looked like a bird. + +Lily ran to a clear spot and let her kite fly. It was a windy day and her kite flew high and fast. She was happy and proud. She saw a real bird flying near her kite. It was a cute bird with red and yellow feathers. It looked like it wanted to play with her kite. + +Lily smiled and waved at the bird. She hoped it would come closer. But the bird had a different idea. It flew towards her kite and pecked at it. It wanted to taste it. It thought it was a real bird. + +Lily was shocked and scared. She pulled on the string and tried to save her kite. But it was too late. The bird tore a big hole in her kite and flew away. Her kite fell to the ground and broke. + +Lily cried and ran to her mom. She hugged her and told her what happened. Her mom comforted her and said she was sorry. She said they could get a new kite. But Lily didn't want a new kite. She wanted her bird kite. She loved to fly with it. She was sad and angry. She wished the bird would fly away and never come back. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir the soup, cut the bread and pour the juice. One day, she saw a big jug on the table. It was blue and shiny and had flowers on it. Anna wanted to see what was inside. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the jug. But the jug was too heavy for her. She lost her balance and dropped the jug on the floor. It broke into many pieces. Anna was scared and sad. She started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the broken jug and Anna crying. She hugged Anna and said, "Don't cry, sweetie. It was an accident. We can fix the jug." + +Mom got some glue and a cloth. She picked up the pieces of the jug and put them on the table. She said to Anna, "Do you want to help me fix the jug?" + +Anna nodded. She wiped her tears and said, "Yes, mom. I want to help." + +Mom and Anna worked together to fix the jug. They glued the pieces back in place. It was difficult, but they did not give up. They were careful and patient. After a while, the jug looked almost like new. It had some cracks, but it still held water. + +Mom and Anna smiled. They were proud of their work. They filled the jug with water and put some flowers in it. They placed the jug on the shelf. It looked beautiful. + +Mom said to Anna, "You are a good helper, Anna. Thank you for helping me fix the jug." + +Anna said to mom, "You are welcome, mom. I love you." + +They hugged and kissed. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the forest near their home. They see many animals and plants in the forest. They are happy. + +One day, they see a big open space in the forest. There is no grass, no trees, no flowers. Only dirt and rocks. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see what is in the open space. + +"Let's go there!" Ben says. + +"No, Ben, we should not go there," Anna says. "Mom and Dad warn us to stay in the forest. They say the open space is not safe. There may be bad people or things there." + +"But I want to see!" Ben says. He runs to the open space. Anna follows him. She is scared. + +When they get to the open space, they hear a loud noise. It is a big machine. It has a long arm and a big claw. It is tearing down the trees and making the open space bigger. Anna and Ben are very scared. They see a man in the machine. He sees them too. He shouts at them. + +"Hey, you kids! Get out of here! This is not a place for you! Go back to the forest!" + +Anna and Ben run back to the forest. They are sorry they did not listen to Mom and Dad. They hug each other and promise to never go to the open space again. They are happy to be in the forest. They are safe. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They also liked to find things on the ground. Sometimes they found rocks, or leaves, or flowers. + +One day, they found something unknown. It was shiny and round and had a hole in the middle. Sara picked it up and showed it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, what is this?" she asked. + +"I don't know, Sara, maybe it is a ring," he said. + +"Can I have it?" she asked. + +"No, I want it," he said. + +They both wanted the unknown thing. They started to pull it from each other. They pulled harder and harder. Then, they heard a rip sound. + +"Oh no!" Sara cried. She looked at her dress. It had a big tear in the pocket. The unknown thing had made the tear. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, I didn't mean to tear your dress," Tom said. + +"It's okay, Tom, I didn't mean to pull so hard," Sara said. + +They hugged and said sorry. Then, they decided to share the unknown thing. They put it in Sara's other pocket. They went back to playing. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside in summer. They had a big yard with grass and flowers and a swing. Sometimes they saw bugs and birds and other animals. + +One day, they saw a big green caterpillar on a leaf. It had many legs and tiny hairs. Lily and Ben wanted to touch it, but they were careful not to hurt it. + +"Look, Ben, it's crawling!" Lily said, pointing at the caterpillar. + +"Yes, it's crawling very slow. Where is it going?" Ben asked, leaning closer. + +"Maybe it's looking for a place to sleep. Mama said caterpillars sleep in cocoons and then become butterflies," Lily said, remembering what she learned from a book. + +"Wow, that's amazing! I want to see it become a butterfly!" Ben said, excited. + +"Me too! Let's watch it every day and see what happens," Lily said, smiling. + +They agreed to leave the caterpillar alone and come back later. They ran to the swing and took turns pushing each other. They felt the gentle breeze and the warm sun on their faces. They were happy and curious. They loved summer and nature. +Lily was a young girl who liked to go to the circus. She liked to see the animals, the acrobats and the clowns. The clowns made her laugh with their funny faces and tricks. + +One day, Lily went to the circus with her mom and dad. She was very excited to see the show. She sat in the front row and waited for the clowns to come out. She saw a big red nose, a big red wig and a big red shoe. It was a clown! + +The clown walked to the center of the ring and waved to the crowd. He had a big smile and a big horn. He honked the horn and everyone laughed. He honked it again and again. Then he stopped and looked around. He sniffed the air and made a face. He smelled something bad. + +He saw a big pile of hay near the elephant. He walked to the hay and picked up a handful. He smelled it and made a face. He threw it away and picked up another handful. He smelled it and made a face. He threw it away and picked up another handful. He smelled it and made a face. He threw it away and picked up another handful. + +He did this over and over until he had no more hay. He looked at the elephant and saw that it was smiling. The elephant had tricked him. The elephant had farted on the hay. The clown was angry and sad. He wanted to honk his horn and make everyone laugh. + +But he could not honk his horn. He felt something tickle his nose. He rubbed his nose and tried to stop it. He could not stop it. He sneezed. He sneezed very loud and very hard. He sneezed so hard that his wig flew off, his nose flew off and his shoe flew off. He sneezed so hard that he fell down. + +Everyone saw the clown without his wig, his nose and his shoe. They saw his bald head, his small nose and his small foot. They saw that he was not a clown. He was a young boy who liked to dress up as a clown. He was a fake clown. + +Everyone was surprised and shocked. They did not laugh. They did not clap. They did not cheer. They were silent. The young boy felt very bad. He felt very ashamed. He wanted to run away and hide. + +But then he heard a voice. It was Lily. She was not silent. She was laughing. She was laughing very loud and very hard. She thought the young boy was very funny. She thought his sneeze was very funny. She thought his wig, his nose and his shoe were very funny. She clapped her hands and cheered. + +The young boy looked at Lily. He saw her smile and her eyes. He saw that she liked him. He saw that she was not mad at him. He saw that she was his friend. He felt very good. He felt very happy. He smiled and got up. + +He walked to Lily and gave her his wig, his nose and his shoe. He said thank you and sorry. He said he was sorry for lying and pretending. He said he was thank you for laughing and liking. He said he was his friend. + +Lily took his wig, his nose and his shoe. She said you're welcome and it's okay. She said it's okay to lie and pretend sometimes. She said you're welcome to laugh and like always. She said she was his friend too. + +They hugged and smiled. They became friends. They liked each other. They liked the circus. They liked the clowns. They liked the sneeze. They liked the fun. The end. +Lily and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a big squash plant that grows many squashes. Some are green, some are yellow, some are big, some are small. + +One day, they see a perfect squash. It is round and orange and shiny. It looks like a pumpkin, but smaller. Lily and Ben want to pick it and make a pie. + +"Look, Ben, a perfect squash!" Lily calls. "Let's pick it and make a pie for Mama and Papa!" + +"OK, Lily, let's do it!" Ben calls back. They run to the squash plant and try to pull the perfect squash. But it is too hard. They pull and pull, but it does not come off. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Ben says. "It is stuck!" + +"Help, Ben, help!" Lily says. "It is too heavy!" + +They hear a voice behind them. It is Mama. She has a big knife in her hand. + +"What are you two doing?" Mama asks. "Are you trying to pick the perfect squash?" + +"Yes, Mama, we are!" Lily and Ben say. "We want to make a pie for you and Papa!" + +Mama smiles. She is proud of her children. She cuts the perfect squash with the knife. She gives half to Lily and half to Ben. + +"Thank you, Mama!" Lily and Ben say. They hug Mama and the perfect squash. They go to the kitchen and make a pie. It is the best pie ever. +Tom and Anna like to play with blocks. They make big structures with many colors. They stack the blocks high and wide. They are proud of their structures. + +One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Ben. He has his own blocks. But his blocks are all dull. They are only gray and brown. He does not like Tom and Anna's structures. He says they are silly and messy. + +Tom and Anna are sad. They do not want to play with Ben. They want to play with their own blocks. But Ben does not listen. He takes their blocks and knocks down their structures. He laughs and says his structures are better. + +Tom and Anna are angry. They tell Ben to stop. They say he is mean and rude. But Ben does not listen. He keeps taking their blocks and knocking down their structures. He does not care about their feelings. + +Tom and Anna cry. They do not have any blocks left. They do not have any structures left. They do not have any fun left. They wish Ben would go away. They wish he would listen. They wish he would be nice. +Mia and Leo liked to play in the garden. They had a big box of toys and a small shovel. One day, they found a shiny stone under a flower. Mia said, "Look, Leo, it is a fairy stone. Maybe a fairy left it for us." + +Leo said, "Maybe. Can we keep it?" Mia nodded. They put the stone in their box and played with it. They pretended it was a magic stone that could make wishes come true. + +The next day, they went to the garden again. But they could not find their box. They looked everywhere, but it was gone. Mia and Leo felt sad and angry. Who took their box and their fairy stone? + +They saw a hole in the ground near the fence. They ran to the hole and saw their box inside. It was dirty and broken. Their toys were scattered and some were missing. Their fairy stone was still there, but it was not shiny anymore. It was pale and dull. + +Mia and Leo cried. They did not know who did this to their box and their fairy stone. They took out their shovel and decided to bury their fairy stone. They said, "Goodbye, fairy stone. We are sorry you lost your magic. We hope you find a fairy who will love you and make you shiny again." + +They dug a deep hole and put the fairy stone inside. They covered it with dirt and flowers. They hugged each other and went back to the house. They hoped they would find another fairy stone someday. +Tom and Lily were poor. They lived in a small hut with their mother. They did not have much food or clothes. They worked hard every day to help their mother. + +One day, a rich man came to their hut. He had a big car and a shiny suit. He said he wanted to buy their hut and their land. He offered them a lot of money and a new house in the city. + +Tom and Lily's mother was surprised. She did not want to leave her hut and her land. She loved them very much. She said no to the rich man. + +The rich man was angry. He said he would take their hut and their land anyway. He said he had a paper that said he owned them. He said he would come back with his men and make them leave. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want to lose their home. They did not want to go to the city. They did not trust the rich man. + +They ran to their neighbor, Mr. Lee. He was old and wise. He had a big farm and many animals. He was kind to Tom and Lily. He gave them water and cookies. + +They told him what the rich man said. They asked him for help. + +Mr. Lee looked at the paper the rich man had. He shook his head. He said the paper was fake. He said the rich man was a liar and a thief. He said he would not let him take their hut and their land. + +He called the police. He told them what the rich man did. He asked them to come and stop him. + +The police came quickly. They saw the rich man and his men. They arrested them. They said they had broken the law. They said they had tried to cheat Tom and Lily and their mother. + +Tom and Lily and their mother were happy. They thanked Mr. Lee and the police. They hugged each other. They said they were lucky to have such good friends. + +They decided to stay in their hut and their land. They said they did not need money or a new house. They said they had everything they needed. They said they would not accept anything else. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to read books together. Sara likes books with animals. Ben likes books with cars. They have different opinions. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the library. Sara picks a book with a lion on the cover. Ben picks a book with a truck on the cover. They sit on a big couch and read their books. + +"Look, Sara, this truck can go very fast. It can carry many things. It is a cool truck," Ben says. + +"Look, Ben, this lion is very strong. It can roar very loud. It is the king of the animals," Sara says. + +They show each other their books. They try to read some words. They point at the pictures. + +"I like your book, Ben, but I like my book more. Lions are more fun than trucks," Sara says. + +"I like your book, Sara, but I like my book more. Trucks are more fun than lions," Ben says. + +They have different opinions. But they are still friends. They smile and hug. They read their books some more. They are happy. +Lisa loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Lisa liked to brush Anna's hair and sing to her. + +One day, Lisa's mom said, "Lisa, it's time for lunch. Come to the kitchen, please." Lisa did not want to stop playing. She said, "Mom, can I play a little more?" Mom said, "No, Lisa. You need to eat. You can play later." Lisa was sad. She hugged Anna and said, "I'll be back soon, Anna. I promise." + +Lisa went to the kitchen and saw her plate. There was a sandwich, a glass of milk and some broccoli. Lisa did not like broccoli. She said, "Mom, I don't want broccoli. Can I have something else?" Mom said, "No, Lisa. Broccoli is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. You have to eat it." Lisa made a face. She said, "But it's yucky. It tastes bad." Mom said, "It's not yucky. It's yummy. Try it. You might like it." Lisa shook her head. She said, "No, thank you." + +Mom had an idea. She said, "Lisa, how about this? If you eat your broccoli, I'll give you a surprise. A very nice surprise. Do you want a surprise?" Lisa was curious. She said, "What is it?" Mom said, "It's a secret. You'll see. But you have to eat your broccoli first. Do you promise?" Lisa thought for a moment. She wanted the surprise. She said, "OK, Mom. I promise. I'll eat my broccoli." + +Lisa took a bite of her broccoli. She did not like it. But she did not spit it out. She swallowed it. She took another bite. And another. And another. She ate all her broccoli. She said, "Mom, I did it. I ate my broccoli. Can I have my surprise now?" Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, Lisa. You can. You are a good girl. You kept your promise. I'm proud of you." She gave Lisa a hug and a kiss. Then she said, "Come with me. I'll show you your surprise." + +Mom took Lisa to her room. There, on Lisa's bed, was a new doll. A beautiful doll. She had curly hair, a blue dress and a bow. Lisa gasped. She said, "Mom, is this for me?" Mom said, "Yes, Lisa. It is. It's your surprise. Do you like it?" Lisa nodded. She said, "I love it. Thank you, Mom. You are so generous. You are the best mom ever." She ran to her bed and picked up the doll. She said, "Hello, doll. I'm Lisa. And this is Anna. She is my friend. And you are my new friend. What is your name?" The doll smiled and said, "My name is Ella. I'm happy to meet you, Lisa and Anna. Can we play together?" Lisa said, "Yes, we can. We can play all day. Come on, let's go." She took Anna and Ella and went to her playroom. She was very happy. She forgot about the broccoli. She only thought about her dolls. And her mom. And her surprise. +Tom and Mia liked to play near the harbor. They saw big boats and small boats and fish and birds. Sometimes they found shells and rocks and sticks. They had fun. + +One day, they saw a filthy boat. It was old and dirty and had holes and rust. It looked sad and lonely. Tom and Mia wanted to help the boat. They thought maybe they could make it happy and clean. + +They went to the boat and climbed on it. They tried to scrub the dirt and fix the holes. They sang to the boat and told it stories. They hoped the boat would like them. + +But the boat did not like them. The boat was angry and scared. It did not want anyone to touch it. It wanted to be alone. It started to shake and groan and move. It tried to get away from Tom and Mia. + +Tom and Mia were scared too. They wanted to get off the boat. They looked for the shore, but it was far away. The water was deep and cold and dark. The boat was rising and falling and rocking. They cried for help. + +A big boat saw them and heard them. It came to the rescue. It had a rope and a horn and a flag. It threw the rope to Tom and Mia and pulled them in. It honked the horn and waved the flag. It was friendly and brave. + +Tom and Mia were safe and happy. They thanked the big boat and said sorry to the filthy boat. They learned not to play on boats that did not want them. They went back to the shore and hugged their mom and dad. They had a big adventure. +Sara and Tom are going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They have big luggage with clothes and toys. They put the luggage in the car and say goodbye to their dog. + +"Where are we going, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"We are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They live far away, in another country. We have to take a plane to get there," Mom says. + +"A plane? Wow, that sounds amazing!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it is amazing. You can see the clouds and the sky from the window. But you have to be quiet and sit still on the plane. And you have to wear a mask to be safe," Dad says. + +"OK, Dad. We will be good," Sara and Tom say. + +They drive to the airport and check in their luggage. They have to wait for a long time before they can board the plane. Sara and Tom are bored. They look at the books and magazines in the shop. + +"Can we buy something, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Sorry, honey, we can't. We have to save our money for the trip. But you can study the pictures and the words. Maybe you can learn something new," Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. I like to study. Look, Tom, this book has animals. Do you know their names?" Sara says. + +"Yes, I do. This is a lion, this is a zebra, this is a giraffe..." Tom says. + +They study the book until they hear the announcement. + +"Attention, passengers. Flight 123 to Grandma and Grandpa's country is now boarding. Please proceed to gate 5." + +"Come on, kids. It's time to go. Let's have an amazing trip!" Dad says. + +Sara and Tom follow Mom and Dad to the gate. They are excited. They can't wait to see Grandma and Grandpa. And they can't wait to see the plane. They hope it will be amazing too. +Anna likes to play in the yard with her ball. She throws it high and catches it low. She laughs and runs and has fun. She sees a bird on the fence. It is red and black and has a big beak. Anna wants to see it closer. + +She puts down her ball and walks to the fence. She is very quiet and calm. She does not want to scare the bird. She reaches out her hand to touch it. But the bird sees her and flies away. Anna is sad. She likes the bird. + +She hears a noise behind her. She turns around and sees her ball. It is rolling away. A dog is chasing it. The dog is big and brown and has a loud bark. Anna is scared. She does not like the dog. + +She runs to the house and calls for her mom. Her mom comes out and hugs her. She tells her it is okay. The dog is friendly and just wants to play. She takes her hand and walks to the yard. She sees the dog and the ball. She asks the dog to give back the ball. The dog listens and drops the ball. He wags his tail and licks Anna's face. Anna smiles. She likes the dog. + +She picks up her ball and throws it again. The dog runs after it and brings it back. Anna and the dog play together. They have fun. She sees the bird again on the fence. It sings a song. Anna sings too. She is happy. She likes the yard. +Anna likes to print pictures of animals. She has a big book with many animals from different countries. She wants to learn about them and see how they look. She asks her mom to help her print some pictures. + +"Mom, can you print this lion for me?" Anna says, pointing to a big yellow cat with a brown mane. "He lives in a country far away, where it is hot and dry." + +"Sure, Anna. Let me get some paper and the printer. Do you want to print any other animals?" Mom says, smiling. + +"Yes, please. I also want to print this panda. He is black and white and eats bamboo. He lives in a country with mountains and forests." Anna says, turning the page. + +"Okay, let's print the panda too. And how about this penguin? He is black and white too, but he lives in a country where it is very cold and snowy." Mom says, showing Anna another picture. + +"Yes, I like the penguin. He is cute and funny. He slides on the ice and swims in the water." Anna says, nodding. + +Mom prints the pictures of the lion, the panda and the penguin for Anna. She gives them to her and helps her cut them out. Anna is very happy. She thanks her mom and runs to her room. She wants to stick the pictures on her wall and make a collage of animals from different countries. She is ready to have fun and learn more. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a spoon that she used as a microphone. She sang a song about a crazy monkey that liked to eat bananas. Ben had a car that he drove around the carpet. He made loud honking sounds and zoomed past Lily. + +Suddenly, they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom, who had just come back from the store. She had a big bag of groceries in her hands. She smiled and said, "Hello, my sweeties! How are you?" + +Lily and Ben ran to hug their mom. They were happy to see her. They wanted to show her their toys and tell her about their game. They both talked at the same time, trying to get her attention. + +But their mom looked tired and worried. She said, "Shh, shh, not so loud, please. You might disturb your dad. He is sleeping in the bedroom. He has a headache and needs some rest." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for their dad. They did not want to make him feel worse. They nodded and whispered, "OK, mom. We will be quiet." + +Their mom thanked them and gave them a kiss. She said, "You are very good and kind children. I love you very much. Why don't you help me put away the groceries? Then we can have a snack and read a story together." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They put away their toys and followed their mom to the kitchen. They helped her sort the fruits and vegetables, the bread and cheese, the milk and juice. They each got a spoon and a bowl of yogurt. They sat at the table and ate their snack. They did not make any noise. They did not want to disturb their dad. They wanted him to get better soon. They hoped he would join them for the story. They loved their dad. They loved their mom. They loved their spoon. They loved their yogurt. They were happy. +Lila loves her pony, Spot. Spot is charming. He has black and white spots on his fur. He likes to run and jump and play with Lila. Lila gives him carrots and apples and hugs. + +One day, Lila and Spot go to the park. They see a big hill. Lila wants to climb the hill with Spot. She says, "Come on, Spot, let's go up the hill. It will be fun." Spot nods and follows Lila. + +They climb and climb and climb. They reach the top of the hill. They see a beautiful view. They see trees and flowers and birds and clouds. Lila and Spot are happy. They smile and laugh. + +But then, Spot feels tired. He says, "Lila, I want to lie down. I need a rest." Lila says, "Okay, Spot, you can lie down. I will lie down with you." They find a soft spot on the grass. They lie down and cuddle. + +They close their eyes and dream. They dream of more adventures and more fun. They are the best friends in the world. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, draw pictures, and share snacks. One day, they found a big box under a tree. It had a sign that said "Do not open". + +"What do you think is inside?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a toy, or a cake, or a puppy," Ben said. + +They looked around. No one was watching. They felt curious and excited. + +"Let's open it and see," Ben whispered. + +Lily nodded. She whispered back, "OK, but we have to be quiet and fast. We don't want to get in trouble." + +They lifted the lid of the box. They gasped. Inside the box, there was a big, green, scaly dragon. It had sharp teeth, long claws, and a spiky tail. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Help!" Lily and Ben screamed. + +They dropped the lid and ran away. The dragon roared and broke out of the box. It chased them across the park. Lily and Ben were scared and sorry. They wished they had listened to the sign. + +They ran to the playground, where their moms were waiting. They hugged them and told them the truth. + +"We opened a box and there was a dragon inside. It tried to eat us. We're sorry. We're sorry. We're sorry," they said. + +Their moms looked at them. They looked at the box. They looked at the dragon. They smiled. + +"Don't worry, sweeties. It's not a real dragon. It's a costume. We made it for your birthday party. We wanted to surprise you. You're very brave and honest. We're proud of you," they said. + +Lily and Ben felt relieved and happy. They hugged their moms and thanked them. They apologized for opening the box. They learned their lesson. + +They played with the dragon costume and their friends. They had a lot of fun. They ate cake and sang songs. They were healthy and happy. They were best friends. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big melon on a bench. They wondered who left it there and what it tasted like. + +"Can we eat it?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it belongs to someone," Lily said. + +They looked around, but they did not see anyone. They decided to try a little bit of the melon. They picked it up and broke it open. It was juicy and sweet. + +"Mmm, this is good!" Tom said. + +"Yum, I like it too!" Lily said. + +They ate some more of the melon, but they did not notice a man coming towards them. He was angry and had a bag in his hand. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my melon?" he shouted. + +Tom and Lily were scared and dropped the melon. They tried to run away, but the man caught them. + +"That's my melon! I bought it for my picnic! How dare you steal it!" he said. + +He was very rude and ignorant. He did not speak nicely to them. He did not care that they were just children who did not know better. + +"Please, sir, we are sorry. We did not know it was yours. We were just curious," Lily said. + +She hoped he would forgive them and let them go. But he did not listen. He was still angry and wanted to punish them. + +He grabbed their arms and dragged them to a policeman. He told him what they did and asked him to take them away. + +The policeman looked at Tom and Lily. He saw that they were crying and afraid. He saw that they were not bad, just hungry and innocent. + +He turned to the man and said, "Sir, I think you are being too harsh. These are just kids who made a mistake. They did not mean to hurt you or your melon. They apologized and learned their lesson. Why don't you let them go and share your melon with them?" + +The man was surprised and ashamed. He realized that he was wrong and mean. He let go of Tom and Lily and said, "You are right, officer. I was too angry and ignorant. I'm sorry, kids. Here, have some of my melon. It's enough for all of us." + +Tom and Lily smiled and thanked him. They were happy and relieved. They ate some of the melon with the man and the policeman. They all became friends and had a nice picnic in the park. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were soldiers and march around the trees and swings. They wore hats and boots and carried sticks for guns. + +"Left, right, left, right!" Lily shouted. "We are brave and strong!" + +"Yes, we are!" Ben agreed. "But I'm also hungry and thirsty. Can we have a snack soon?" + +Lily nodded. She was hungry and thirsty too. And a little tired. Marching was hard work. They decided to sit on a bench and share a juice box and some crackers. + +As they were eating, they heard a loud noise. It was a motorcycle. A big, shiny, black motorcycle. It zoomed past the park, making a vroom-vroom sound. Lily and Ben watched it with wide eyes. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "That's a cool motorcycle. I wish I could ride one." + +"Me too!" Ben said. "Maybe when we grow up, we can have motorcycles. And we can go fast and far." + +They finished their snack and got up. They decided to march again, but this time they pretended they were riding motorcycles. They made vroom-vroom sounds and steered their sticks. + +"Left, right, left, right!" Ben shouted. "We are brave and strong and fast!" + +"Yes, we are!" Lily agreed. "But we are also tired. Can we go home soon?" + +Ben nodded. He was tired too. Riding motorcycles was hard work. They decided to march back to their mommies, who were waiting for them at the gate. + +They hugged their mommies and said goodbye to each other. They had a lot of fun playing in the park. They hoped they could do it again soon. And maybe, one day, they could have real motorcycles. +Lily was scared of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her room when the light was off. She always asked her mom to leave the door open a little, so she could see some light from the hall. + +One night, there was a big storm. The wind was loud and the rain was hard. Lily heard a loud boom and saw a bright flash. Then, the light went out. Everything was dark. Lily felt helpless. She wanted to cry. + +She called out, "Mom! Mom! Where are you?" + +She heard her mom's voice from the hall. "I'm here, Lily. Don't be afraid. The storm made the light go out. I have a flashlight. I'm coming to your room." + +Lily felt a little better. She waited for her mom to come. She tried to think of happy things, like her teddy bear and her favorite book. She hoped the light would come back soon. + +She saw a small beam of light in the dark. It was her mom's flashlight. Her mom opened the door and came to her bed. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm here. You're safe. The storm will pass soon. Do you want me to read you a story?" + +Lily nodded. She snuggled with her mom and her teddy bear. She listened to her mom's voice and the sound of the rain. She felt less scared. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Lily was a little girl who liked to wander. She liked to see new things and meet new friends. One day, she wandered into a big park. She saw many flowers, trees, birds and bugs. She smiled and said hello to them. + +She wandered until she saw a big pond. She saw many fish and frogs in the water. She also saw a duck with her ducklings. The duck was quacking and the ducklings were following her. Lily thought they were cute and funny. She wanted to play with them. + +She walked closer to the pond and said, "Hello, duck. Can I play with you and your babies?" The duck looked at Lily and nodded. She said, "Quack, quack. Yes, you can. But be careful. Don't fall into the water. It is deep and cold." + +Lily was happy. She said, "Thank you, duck. You are very nice. I will be careful." She sat on the edge of the pond and watched the duck and her ducklings swim and splash. She threw some bread crumbs for them to eat. They came closer and nibbled on the bread. Lily giggled and clapped her hands. + +She played with them for a long time. She felt lucky to have met such a friendly duck and her babies. She said, "You are my new friends. I like you very much." The duck said, "Quack, quack. We like you too. You are a good girl. You are welcome to come back anytime." + +Lily hugged the duck and her ducklings. She said, "Goodbye, friends. I will come back soon. I had a lot of fun with you." The duck said, "Quack, quack. Goodbye, Lily. We had fun too. See you soon." Lily waved and smiled. She wandered back to her home, feeling happy and lucky. +Poppy is a dog who likes to help. He helps his family with many things. He helps Mom to make the bed. He helps Dad to water the plants. He helps Sam to pick up his toys. + +One day, Poppy wants to help with dinner. He sees Mom in the kitchen. She is cutting some carrots and potatoes. Poppy thinks, "I can help Mom. I can serve the food." + +He goes to the table and sees four plates. He picks one plate with his mouth and carries it to the kitchen. He puts it on the floor and barks. Mom looks at him and smiles. + +"Thank you, Poppy. You are a good helper. But you don't need to serve the food. I can do that. It is easy for me. You can serve something else." + +Poppy thinks, "What can I serve?" He looks around and sees a bowl of water. He thinks, "I can serve water. Everyone needs water." He picks the bowl with his mouth and carries it to the table. He puts it on the floor and barks. + +Dad comes to the table and sees the bowl of water. He laughs and says, "Thank you, Poppy. You are a good helper. But you don't need to serve water. We have glasses and cups. You can serve something else." + +Poppy thinks, "What can I serve?" He looks around and sees a basket of bread. He thinks, "I can serve bread. Everyone likes bread." He picks the basket with his mouth and carries it to the table. He puts it on the floor and barks. + +Sam comes to the table and sees the basket of bread. He claps and says, "Thank you, Poppy. You are a good helper. And you can serve bread. Bread is good for everyone. You can have some too." + +Poppy wags his tail and says, "Woof!" He is happy. He helped his family with dinner. He served bread. He is a good dog. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to go for a walk in the valley near their home. They saw many flowers, trees, and animals in the valley. They also saw a small house with a tidy garden. + +"Who lives there?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Tom said. + +They walked to the house and knocked on the door. A kind lady opened the door and smiled at them. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing here?" she asked. + +"We are Tom and Lily. We live in the village. We are exploring the valley. Who are you?" Tom said. + +"I am Mrs. Brown. I live here with my cat, Molly. Do you want to come in and have some cookies and milk?" she said. + +"Yes, please. Thank you," Lily said. + +Mrs. Brown invited them in and introduced them to Molly, who was sleeping on the sofa. She gave them some cookies and milk and told them stories about the valley. Tom and Lily enjoyed listening to her and playing with Molly. They thanked her for her hospitality and said goodbye. + +"Can we come back and visit you again?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, you are always welcome. It was nice to meet you, Tom and Lily," Mrs. Brown said. + +Tom and Lily waved to her and walked back to the village. They had a wonderful day in the valley and made a new friend. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their ball in the park. The ball was made of leather. It was brown and shiny. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and hairy. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. The dog ran towards them and wanted to play too. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom shouted. "This is our ball!" + +But the dog did not listen. It jumped and grabbed the ball in its mouth. It ran away with the ball. + +"Come back, dog!" Sam cried. "Give us our ball!" + +Tom and Sam chased the dog. They ran and ran, but the dog was faster. The dog went to a busy street. It crossed the street with the ball. + +"Stop, dog!" Tom and Sam yelled. "It is dangerous!" + +But the dog did not stop. It did not see the big car. The car was red and noisy. It came very fast. The car hit the dog. + +The dog let go of the ball. It released the ball. The ball rolled on the street. The dog fell on the ground. It did not move. It did not make a sound. + +Tom and Sam stopped running. They saw the dog and the ball. They were very sad. + +"Dog, are you okay?" Tom asked. He went to the dog. He touched the dog. The dog was cold and stiff. + +The dog was dead. + +Sam went to the ball. He picked up the ball. The ball was dirty and torn. The leather was ripped. + +The ball was broken. + +Tom and Sam cried. They hugged each other. They lost their ball and their friend. + +The end. +Sara liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the kitchen. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She danced with her doll, her dog, and her mom. + +One day, Sara wanted to dance with her dad. But her dad was busy. He was working on his computer. He had to write a lot of words and numbers. He said he had no time to dance. + +Sara was sad. She asked her dad, "Please, can we dance for a little bit? Just one song?" + +Her dad said, "No, Sara, I'm sorry. I have to finish this work. It's very important. Maybe later." + +Sara was angry. She said, "No, dad, you always say that. You never dance with me. You only care about your computer. Your computer is thin and cold. It's not fun like dancing." + +Her dad said, "Sara, don't be rude. My computer is not thin and cold. It's a tool. It helps me do my job. And I do care about you. I work hard to give you a good life. You should be grateful." + +Sara said, "I don't want a good life. I want a fun life. I want to dance with you. You are my dad. You should dance with me." + +Her dad said, "Sara, enough. Go to your room. You are being naughty. You need a time out." + +Sara stomped her feet. She said, "No, dad, you need a time out. You need to stop working and start dancing. You need to have fun. You need to be happy." + +She grabbed her dad's hand. She pulled him away from his computer. She turned on the music. She said, "Come on, dad, let's dance. It's easy. Just move your feet and smile. You'll see. It's fun." + +Her dad was surprised. He was annoyed. But he also felt sorry. He saw that Sara was lonely. He saw that she missed him. He saw that she loved him. + +He said, "Okay, Sara, okay. Let's dance. Just for a little bit. Just one song." + +He moved his feet. He smiled. He hugged Sara. He said, "I love you, Sara. You are my daughter. You make me happy." + +Sara said, "I love you, dad. You are my dad. You make me happy." + +They danced. They laughed. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a copper coin. Lily picked it up and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I found a copper!" she said. + +"Wow, Lily, that's nice!" Ben said. "What can you do with a copper?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe we can buy something with it. Or maybe we can make a wish with it." + +Ben nodded. He liked the idea of making a wish. He wondered what he would wish for. Maybe a new toy, or a big cake, or a puppy. + +They walked to the fountain in the park. It was a big fountain with water and fish and flowers. Lily and Ben liked the fountain. They saw other people throwing coins into the fountain and making wishes. + +Lily and Ben decided to do the same. They held the copper coin in their hands and closed their eyes. They thought of their wishes very hard. Then they threw the coin into the fountain and opened their eyes. + +They saw a jolly man standing near the fountain. He had a big beard and a red hat and a sack. He smiled at them and waved. + +"Hello, children!" he said. "I'm Santa Claus. I saw you making a wish with your copper. What did you wish for?" + +Lily and Ben were surprised and happy. They ran to the jolly man and hugged him. They told him their wishes. Santa Claus laughed and said he would try to make them come true. He gave them a candy cane each and wished them a merry Christmas. + +Lily and Ben thanked him and said goodbye. They ate their candy canes and watched the fountain. They felt very lucky and happy. They had found a copper, made a wish, and met Santa Claus. It was a wonderful day. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the forest. They saw many wild animals, like birds, rabbits and deer. They also saw a big bear, but they were not afraid. They wanted to be friends with the bear. + +One day, they brought some honey and bread to the forest. They saw the bear sleeping under a tree. They thought he would like some honey and bread. They went near him and said, "Hello, Mr. Bear. We have a gift for you. Do you want some honey and bread?" + +The bear woke up and saw the boys. He was hungry and angry. He did not want to share his forest with them. He roared and chased them away. He said, "Go away, little boys. This is my forest. I do not want your honey and bread. I want to eat you!" + +Tim and Sam ran as fast as they could. They were scared and sorry. They learned a lesson. They should not bother wild animals. They should respect their homes and lives. They should only request things that are good and kind. They should not be greedy and curious. They went back to their house and hugged their mom. They told her what happened and said, "We love you, mom. We are sorry for being naughty. We will not go to the forest again." Mom kissed them and said, "I love you, too, my boys. I am glad you are safe. You did a good thing to tell me the truth. You can go to the forest again, but only with me or dad. And never with honey and bread." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play on the ranch. The ranch has many animals. Tom and Sue like to feed the animals and pet them. + +One day, they see a big egg in the barn. The egg is white and shiny. They wonder what is inside the egg. + +"Maybe it is a chicken," Tom says. + +"Maybe it is a duck," Sue says. + +They decide to watch the egg and wait for it to hatch. + +They lay on the hay and look at the egg. They talk and giggle. They are very excited. + +After a while, they hear a crack. The egg is breaking. They see a small head poking out of the egg. The head has a long neck and a funny beak. + +"It is not a chicken or a duck," Tom says. + +"It is a goose," Sue says. + +They are surprised and happy. They have never seen a goose before. The goose is incredible. It is fluffy and yellow. It makes a loud honk. + +The goose sees Tom and Sue. It thinks they are its parents. It waddles towards them and nuzzles them. Tom and Sue laugh and hug the goose. + +They name the goose Gigi. They take Gigi to the pond and play with her. They are very proud of their new friend. They love Gigi and Gigi loves them. They have a lot of fun on the ranch. +Tom was sick. He had a big cough and a hot head. He did not want to play or eat. His mom was worried. She said, "We need to go to the doctor, Tom. He will help you feel better." + +Tom did not like the doctor. He was scared of the needles and the cold stethoscope. He cried and hid behind his mom. The doctor was rude. He said, "Stop being a baby, Tom. You are too old to cry. Let me check you or you will stay sick." + +Tom's mom did not like the doctor either. She said, "You are not nice, doctor. You should care about Tom. He is only three. He needs your kindness, not your harsh words." + +The doctor was ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. You are right. I was rude. I have been very busy and tired today. But that is no excuse. I do care about Tom and all my patients. Please forgive me." + +Tom's mom and Tom forgave the doctor. The doctor checked Tom and gave him some medicine. He said, "You will be fine, Tom. Just take your medicine and rest. And here is a sticker for being brave." Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, doctor. You are not rude anymore. You are nice." +Lily and Max were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. Lily had a big bag of sugar that she had taken from the kitchen. She wanted to make her blocks look like snow. + +"Look, Max, I made a snowman!" she said, showing him her block with sugar on top. + +Max looked at her snowman and felt angry. He wanted some sugar too, but Lily did not share. He grabbed her bag of sugar and tried to pull it away from her. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily shouted, holding on to the bag. "Give it back!" + +They both pulled and pulled, but neither of them let go. The bag was stretched and torn. Suddenly, it snapped and sugar flew everywhere. It landed on the blocks, on the floor, on the couch, and on their faces. + +They stopped pulling and looked at the mess. They heard their mom coming from the kitchen. She sounded angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asked, seeing the sugar all over the living room. "You made a big mess! You know you are not supposed to play with sugar!" + +Lily and Max felt nervous. They knew they were in trouble. They looked at each other and said at the same time: + +"We're sorry, mom!" +Lily and Ben like to play with chalk. They draw on the sidewalk with many colors. They make flowers, stars, and cars. They have fun. + +But then it starts to rain. The raindrops wash away their chalk drawings. Lily and Ben are sad. They run inside the house. + +"Mommy, mommy, look!" Lily says. "The rain washed away our chalk!" + +Mommy hugs Lily and Ben. She says, "Don't worry, my loves. You can draw again tomorrow. The rain is good for the plants and the birds. And you can do something else today." + +"Like what?" Ben asks. + +Mommy smiles. She says, "How about we wash some dishes? You can help me. You are both very strong and helpful." + +Lily and Ben nod. They like to help Mommy. They go to the kitchen. They wash the dishes with soap and water. They make bubbles and splash. They laugh. + +They forget about the rain and the chalk. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's ask Mom what we can do," Lily suggested. She was the big sister and liked to have good ideas. + +They went to the kitchen, where Mom was making a sweater. She had a lot of yarn in different colors. Yarn was soft and long and good for making things. + +"Mom, can we play with your yarn?" Ben asked. He was the little brother and liked to touch everything. + +"Sure, you can play with some of my yarn, but be careful not to make a mess," Mom said. She gave them each a ball of yarn and some scissors. "You can cut the yarn and make shapes or patterns or whatever you want. Just don't cut your fingers or the sweater." + +Lily and Ben thanked Mom and ran to the living room. They spread the yarn on the floor and started to cut and tie and twist it. They made a wide circle, a tall triangle, a small square, and a funny star. They also made a long snake, a curly hair, and a silly hat. + +They had so much fun with the yarn that they forgot to be bored. They showed Mom their creations and she smiled and praised them. She also helped them clean up the yarn and put it back in the basket. + +"See, you can have fun with anything if you use your imagination," Mom said. "Now, how about we read a story together?" + +Lily and Ben agreed. They loved stories, especially when Mom read them. They cuddled on the couch with Mom and the sweater and listened to her voice. They felt happy and cozy and sleepy. They closed their eyes and dreamed of yarn. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big rock and a big wood. They want to make a house with the rock and the wood. + +"Let's put the rock here and the wood there," Sara says. "Then we have a door and a roof." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we need more rocks and woods. And we need a window and a wall." + +They look around and find more rocks and woods. They work hard and have fun. They make a house with a door, a roof, a window and a wall. + +"Wow, our house is so good," Sara says. "We are serious builders." + +"Yes, we are," Ben says. "But we are also hungry. Let's go and eat some snacks." + +They leave their house and run to their mom. She has a basket with apples and cookies. They eat and drink and smile. + +"Did you have fun in the park?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we did," Sara and Ben say. "We made a house with a rock and a wood. We are serious builders." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I'm proud of you. You are very creative and clever. And you are also very sweet." +Mia and Leo were playing in the garden. They saw a big butterfly with many colors. It was flying from flower to flower. + +"Look, Leo, a butterfly!" Mia said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, Mia, it is. Let's act like butterflies too!" Leo said. He flapped his arms and ran around. + +Mia followed him. She flapped her arms and ran around too. They pretended to sip nectar from the flowers. They laughed and had fun. + +But soon they got tired. They lay down on the grass and looked at the sky. The butterfly was still flying, but it was getting late. + +"I think the butterfly is sleepy too," Mia said. "Maybe it will go to sleep soon." + +"Where do butterflies sleep, Mia?" Leo asked. + +"I don't know, Leo. Maybe on a leaf or a branch," Mia said. + +They closed their eyes and imagined sleeping like butterflies. They felt the sun on their faces and the breeze on their skin. They smiled and fell asleep. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Lily is curious. She wants to try the slide. + +"Come on, Ben, let's slide!" Lily says. + +Ben is scared. He thinks the slide is too high. He shakes his head. + +"No, Lily, it's too scary. I don't want to slide," Ben says. + +Lily is sad. She wants Ben to have fun with her. She has an idea. + +"Look, Ben, I have a will. It is a toy car. You can hold it and slide with me. It will be fun," Lily says. + +She shows Ben her will. It is red and shiny. Ben likes it. He smiles. + +"OK, Lily, I will try the slide with you. But you have to hold my hand," Ben says. + +Lily nods. She holds Ben's hand and gives him her will. They climb the stairs to the top of the slide. They sit down and push off. They slide down fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh. + +"Wow, that was fun! Let's do it again!" Lily says. + +Ben agrees. He is not scared anymore. He likes the slide. He likes Lily's will. He likes Lily. + +They slide again and again. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the dirt and look for insects. They find a big worm and a shiny beetle. Mia wants to keep them in a jar, but Tom says no. + +"Give me the insect!" Mia demands. She tries to grab the beetle from Tom's hand. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom says. He holds the beetle tight and runs away. + +Mia chases Tom around the garden. They bump into the flower pots and knock them over. They make a big mess. The dirt and the water spill everywhere. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom shouts. She comes out of the house and sees the messy garden. She is not happy. She takes the jar and the beetle from Tom and puts them back in the dirt. + +"Say sorry to the insects and to each other," Mom says. "You have to be gentle and kind with living things. And you have to clean up this mess." + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They say sorry to the insects and to each other. They help Mom to fix the flower pots and to sweep the dirt. They learn their lesson. They decide to play nicely with the insects and with each other. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to study animals. They have many books with pictures of animals. One day, they find a new book. It has a big animal with a horn on its nose. The book says it is a rhino. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. "It has a horn like a unicorn, but it is not white and shiny. It is gray and rough." + +"I want to see it!" Tom says. He takes the book from Lily. He looks at the rhino. He sees that it has thick skin and big feet. "It is very big and strong. I wonder what it eats." + +The book says that the rhino eats grass and leaves. It also says that the rhino lives in Africa, where it is hot and dry. Lily and Tom are curious. They want to know more about the rhino. + +They go to the computer. They type "rhino" in the search box. They see many videos of rhinos. They watch them run, play, and fight. They also see a video of a baby rhino. It is very cute. It follows its mother everywhere. + +"Look, it has a small horn!" Lily says. "It is not as big as the mother's horn." + +"Maybe it will grow bigger when it is older," Tom says. "Like our teeth." + +They watch the video for a long time. They learn a lot about the rhino. They are happy. They like to study animals. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is their mother. She is calling them for dinner. + +"Come on, kids, it is time to eat!" she says. "What have you been doing?" + +"We have been studying a rhino!" Lily and Tom say. They show their mother the book and the computer. They tell her what they have learned. + +"That is very interesting," their mother says. "You are very smart. But now, you need to eat. Maybe after dinner, you can study another animal. How about a penguin?" + +"A penguin?" Lily and Tom say. "What is a penguin?" + +"A penguin is a black and white bird that lives in the icy places. It cannot fly, but it can swim very fast. It has a beak, but not a horn." + +"A bird that cannot fly? A beak, but not a horn? An icy place?" Lily and Tom say. They are amazed. They want to see a penguin. + +"Can we study a penguin after dinner?" they ask. + +"Sure, you can," their mother says. "But first, you need to eat. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Tom follow their mother. They are hungry. They are also excited. They can't wait to study a penguin. They love to study animals. +Sara and Tom live on a farm with their mom and dad. They have many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and a dog. They like to help their mom and dad with the farm work, but sometimes they get restless and want to play. + +One day, mom and dad tell Sara and Tom that they have to prepare for a big storm. They have to bring the animals inside the barn, cover the crops with a tarp, and fill the buckets with water. Sara and Tom are scared of the storm, but they want to help their mom and dad. + +They put on their boots and coats and go outside with their dog. They help mom and dad bring the cows, pigs and chickens inside the barn. They give them some hay and water and pet them to make them calm. They help mom and dad cover the crops with a tarp and tie it with a rope. They help mom and dad fill the buckets with water from the well and bring them inside the house. + +When they are done, they go inside the house and close the door. They hear the wind and the rain outside, but they feel safe and warm inside. They have some soup and bread and sit by the fire. They read some books and play some games with their dog. They thank their mom and dad for teaching them how to prepare for a storm. They hug their mom and dad and say good night. They go to bed and fall asleep, dreaming of sunny days on the farm. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They wanted to build a big tower. Lily put a red block on top of a blue block. Ben put a yellow block on top of a green block. They took turns to add more blocks. + +But then, Ben saw a shiny block. It was silver and sparkly. He wanted it for his tower. He reached for it, but Lily grabbed it first. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Ben said. He tried to pull the block from Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She held the block tight. + +They both pulled and pulled. They did not share. They did not listen. They were angry and rude. + +The block snapped in half. It made a loud noise. The tower fell down. All the blocks scattered on the floor. Lily and Ben looked at the broken block. They felt sad and sorry. + +Their mom came in. She saw the mess and the tears. She frowned. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"We broke the block. We wanted it for our tower. We did not share. We were impatient." Lily and Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She sat down with them. She hugged them. + +"I'm sorry you broke the block. It was a pretty block. But you know what? Blocks are not as important as friends. You should share and take turns. You should listen and be kind. That's how you build a strong tower. And a strong friendship." she said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt ashamed and sorry. They said sorry to each other. They hugged each other. + +"Can we try again?" Lily asked. + +"Sure. But this time, let's work together. And let's use all the blocks. Even the broken one. It can still be part of our tower." Ben said. + +They smiled. They picked up the blocks. They started to build a new tower. A bigger and better one. They shared and took turns. They listened and were kind. They were happy and proud. + +Mom watched them. She smiled. She was proud too. She learned a lesson as well. She learned that sometimes, a minute of patience can save a lot of trouble. And a lot of blocks. +Lily liked to sing songs. She sang when she woke up, when she played, and when she went to bed. She had a book of songs that her mom gave her. She loved her book of songs. + +One day, she went to play with her friend Sam. Sam had a toy guitar. Lily wanted to play with it. She asked Sam, "Can I play with your guitar?" + +Sam said, "Yes, but you have to give me something in return. How about your book of songs?" + +Lily did not want to give her book of songs. She said, "No, that is my book. I love my book of songs." + +Sam said, "Then you cannot play with my guitar. You are selfish. You do not want to share." + +Lily felt sad. She said, "I am not selfish. I just like my book of songs. Can we play with something else?" + +Sam said, "No, I only want to play with my guitar and your book of songs. You have to replace your book with my guitar. That is fair." + +Lily did not think that was fair. She said, "No, thank you. I will go home and sing my songs. Goodbye, Sam." + +She took her book of songs and left. She did not want to play with Sam anymore. She thought he was selfish. She went home and sang her songs. She was happy with her book of songs. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to organize them. Their mom always tells them to put their toys in the boxes, but they do not listen. They leave their toys all over the floor. + +One day, mom has a surprise for them. She says, "Tom and Lily, I have a reward for you. If you organize your toys today, I will take you to the park tomorrow. Do you want to go to the park?" + +Tom and Lily love the park. They want to go on the swings and the slide. They say, "Yes, mom, we want to go to the park. We will organize our toys today." + +They start to pick up their toys and put them in the boxes. They work together and help each other. They are happy and proud. They finish in no time. + +Mom comes to see their room. She smiles and says, "Wow, you did a great job. You organized your toys very well. I am proud of you. You are not naughty, you are good. You can go to the park tomorrow. You earned your reward." + +Tom and Lily hug mom and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you. We will organize our toys every day." They are excited to go to the park tomorrow. They have learned a lesson. +Lily was sad. She had a bad dream and woke up crying. She wanted her mom and dad, but they were not in their room. She heard loud noises outside and saw bright lights. She was scared. + +She ran to the living room and saw her grandma and grandpa. They were watching the news on the TV. They looked worried and sad too. They saw Lily and hugged her. They said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. We are here to comfort you. There is a big storm outside, but we are safe inside. We have power and water and food. We love you very much." + +Lily felt better. She snuggled with her grandma and grandpa on the couch. They told her stories about when they were young and how they faced many storms and troubles. They said, "We are elderly, but we are strong. We have faith and hope and courage. We always help each other and our neighbors. We are proud of you, Lily. You are brave and smart and kind." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, grandma and grandpa. You are the best. I love you very much too. Can I stay with you until the storm is over?" They said, "Of course, Lily. You are our precious granddaughter. You can stay with us as long as you want. We are a family. We stick together." + +Lily felt happy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of sunny days and rainbows and flowers. She knew she was not alone. She had her grandma and grandpa to comfort her. She had power in her heart. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play in the backyard. They have a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also have a dog named Spot. Spot is very friendly and loves to run and jump. + +One day, Tom and Lily are playing in the backyard. Tom is on the swing and Lily is on the slide. Spot is chasing a ball. Tom says to Lily, "Look how high I can swing!" Lily says to Tom, "Be careful, Tom. Don't swing too high. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Tom says, "I'm not afraid. I'm having fun. Watch me go higher and higher!" He swings harder and harder. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He thinks he is flying. + +But then, something bad happens. Tom swings too high and loses his grip. He flies off the swing and lands on the ground. He cries out in pain. He scrapes his knee and elbow. He feels blood and dirt on his skin. + +Lily and Spot run to Tom. Lily says, "Oh no, Tom! Are you okay? I told you to be careful. You were swinging too high." Spot licks Tom's face and tries to make him feel better. + +Tom says, "I'm sorry, Lily. You were right. I was not careful. I was silly. I hurt myself and the swing. I hope Mom and Dad are not mad at me." + +Lily says, "Don't worry, Tom. Mom and Dad will not be mad at you. They will help you and the swing. They love you and they value you. They value me and Spot too. They value our backyard and our toys. They want us to be happy and safe. But we have to be careful too. We have to listen to them and to each other. We have to value ourselves and each other. Do you understand, Tom?" + +Tom says, "Yes, Lily. I understand. Thank you for being my sister. Thank you for helping me. I love you and I value you. I love Spot and I value him too. I love our backyard and our toys. I will be more careful next time. Can we still play together?" + +Lily says, "Of course, Tom. We can still play together. But first, let's go inside and get some band-aids and some water. Then we can come back and play some more. But not on the swing. Maybe on the sandbox or the slide. Or we can play fetch with Spot. He likes that." + +Tom says, "Okay, Lily. That sounds good. Let's go inside and then come back. And let's be careful and have fun." They hold hands and walk inside with Spot. They are happy and they value each other. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But they did not like the monkey bars. The monkey bars were high and hard. They were scared to hang from them. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Max. He was very good at the monkey bars. He could hang and swing and jump. He saw Lily and Ben and said, "Hey, do you want to try the monkey bars? They are fun!" + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They said, "No, thank you. We are scared. We like to swing and slide and run." + +Max said, "Don't be scared. I can help you. The monkey bars are not hard. You just need to hold on and move your arms. Come on, it's fun!" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to do. They wanted to be nice to Max, but they did not want to hang from the monkey bars. They had different opinions. + +Lily said, "Maybe I can try. But only one time. And you have to hold my hand." + +Ben said, "No, I don't want to try. I don't like the monkey bars. I like to swing and slide and run." + +Max said, "OK, Lily, you can try. And Ben, you can watch. Maybe you will change your mind." + +Lily and Max went to the monkey bars. Max held Lily's hand and helped her hang and swing and jump. Lily was scared at first, but then she felt brave and happy. She said, "Wow, this is fun! Thank you, Max!" + +Ben watched from the swing. He saw Lily and Max having fun. He felt a little curious and a little jealous. He said, "Maybe I can try too. But only one time. And you have to hold my hand." + +Max said, "Sure, Ben, you can try. Come on, it's fun!" + +Ben and Max went to the monkey bars. Max held Ben's hand and helped him hang and swing and jump. Ben was scared at first, but then he felt proud and excited. He said, "Wow, this is fun! Thank you, Max!" + +Lily, Ben, and Max became friends. They played in the park every day. They liked to swing and slide and run. And they also liked to hang from the monkey bars. They were not scared anymore. They had the same opinion. The monkey bars were fun! +Sam and his dad liked to go to the port and watch the big boats. They saw boats with fish, boats with cars, and boats with people. Sam wanted to go on a boat someday and see new places. + +One day, dad had a surprise for Sam. He took him to a small boat with a red flag. He said they could go on a boat ride for a little while. Sam was very happy and excited. He put on a life jacket and climbed on the boat with dad. + +The boat started to move and Sam saw the port get smaller and smaller. He saw the water get bigger and bigger. He felt the wind and the sun on his face. He heard the waves and the seagulls. He saw some dolphins jump and splash. He said, "Wow, dad, this is fun!" + +Dad smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Sam. But we have to be careful. The water can be dangerous sometimes. We have to follow the rules and stay on the boat. And we have to release the flag if we need help. The flag tells other boats that we are in trouble and they can come and help us." + +Sam nodded and said, "OK, dad, I understand. I will follow the rules and stay on the boat. And I will release the flag if we need help. But I don't think we will need help. We are having a good time." + +Dad and Sam enjoyed the boat ride for a long time. They saw many things and talked and laughed. But then, Sam started to feel sleepy. He yawned and rubbed his eyes. He said, "Dad, I'm sleepy. Can we go back to the port?" + +Dad looked at his watch and said, "Sure, Sam, we can go back. It's almost time for lunch. Let's turn the boat around and head back to the port." + +But when dad tried to turn the boat, he saw that something was wrong. The boat did not move. He looked at the engine and saw that it was broken. He tried to fix it, but he could not. He said, "Oh no, Sam, we have a problem. The boat is broken. We can't go back to the port." + +Sam was scared and said, "What do we do, dad? How do we get back?" + +Dad said, "Don't worry, Sam, we will be OK. We have to release the flag and wait for help. Someone will see the flag and come and help us. We just have to be patient and calm." + +Sam said, "OK, dad, I trust you. Let's release the flag and wait for help." + +Dad and Sam released the flag and waved it in the air. They hoped that someone would see it and come and help them. They hugged each other and tried to stay warm and calm. They were sleepy and hungry, but they did not give up hope. + +After a while, they heard a sound. They looked up and saw a big boat with a blue flag. It was coming towards them. They heard a voice say, "Hello, hello, we see your flag. We are here to help you. Are you OK?" + +Dad and Sam were very happy and relieved. They said, "Yes, yes, we are OK. Thank you, thank you, for coming to help us. Our boat is broken and we can't go back to the port." + +The big boat came closer and threw a rope to dad and Sam. They tied the rope to their boat and the big boat pulled them back to the port. They thanked the people on the big boat and got off their boat. They were safe and sound. + +Dad and Sam were very hungry and tired. They went to a restaurant and ate some food. They went to their car and drove home. They were very glad to be back. They said, "That was a big adventure, dad. But we made it. We followed the rules and released the flag and waited for help. And we had each other." + +They hugged and smiled. They learned a lot from their boat ride. They learned to be careful and brave and grateful. They learned to love the port and the water and the boats. But they also learned to love their home and their bed. They were very sleepy and ready to rest. They said, "Good night, dad. Good night, Sam. I love you." + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of boats and dolphins and flags. They were happy. +Ben likes to bounce on his bed. He jumps up and down and makes funny noises. He thinks it is fun and he does not want to stop. + +But Mom says it is time for breakfast. She has toast and jam for him. Ben loves toast and jam. He runs to the kitchen and sits on his chair. He says thank you to Mom and takes a big bite. + +Mom tells him to be careful. She says the toast is hot and he might burn his tongue. Ben does not listen. He thinks he is big and he can eat fast. He bites again and ouch! He feels a pain in his mouth. He drops the toast and cries. + +Mom hugs him and gives him some water. She says sorry and checks his tongue. She says it is not too bad and it will get better soon. She tells him to eat slowly and blow on the toast first. Ben nods and says sorry too. He learns his lesson and eats his toast with care. He still likes to bounce, but not when he is eating. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. Today, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They are eager to have fun. + +"Can we play on the slide, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, honey. But be careful and take turns," Mom says. + +Sara and Tom run to the slide. They climb up the ladder and slide down. They laugh and scream. They do it again and again. + +"Look, a peanut!" Tom says. He sees a peanut on the ground. He picks it up and shows it to Sara. + +"Wow, a peanut! Can I have it?" Sara says. + +"No, it's mine. I found it," Tom says. + +"But I want it. It looks yummy," Sara says. + +They start to fight over the peanut. They pull and tug. They shout and cry. + +"Hey, hey, stop that!" Mom says. She hears the noise and comes over. She sees the peanut in their hands. + +"What's going on here? Why are you fighting over a peanut?" Mom says. + +"Sara wants my peanut. But I found it first," Tom says. + +"No, I want it. It's not fair," Sara says. + +Mom sighs. She takes the peanut from them. She breaks it in half. She gives one half to Sara and one half to Tom. + +"Here, now you both have a peanut. Can you share and be nice?" Mom says. + +Sara and Tom look at their peanut halves. They feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. + +"Sorry, Tom. I was mean," Sara says. + +"Sorry, Sara. I was greedy," Tom says. + +They hug and smile. They eat their peanuts. They are happy again. + +"Can we play on the swing now?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, let's go," Tom says. + +They run to the swing. They push each other. They fly high and low. They have fun. They are friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was flying in the sky and saw a big tree. The tree seemed very tall and strong. The bird wanted to rest on the tree, so it flew down and landed on a branch. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and the branch felt weak. The bird was scared and flew away. + +As the bird flew away, it saw a group of animals. The animals were having a race. They were trying to see who could run the fastest. The bird watched and judged who was the winner. The winner was a rabbit who was very fast. The other animals seemed a bit sad that they didn't win, but the bird told them they did a good job and it was fun to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy needed a haircut, but he was scared. His mom was very helpful and told him not to worry. She said they would prepare for the haircut by bringing his favorite toy. + +At the haircut place, Timmy sat in a big chair and the hair cutter put a cape on him. Timmy's mom held his hand and told him he was doing great. The hair cutter was very nice and gave Timmy a lollipop when he was done. + +Timmy was so happy with his new haircut. He hugged his mom and said thank you for being so helpful. They went home and Timmy showed his dad his new haircut. His dad said he looked very handsome. Timmy was proud and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a pet cat named Mittens. One day, Lily wanted to play with Mittens but she couldn't find her. She looked under the bed, in the closet, and even outside, but Mittens was nowhere to be found. + +Lily asked her mom if she had seen Mittens, and her mom said, "Let's try to find her together." So they looked all around the house and finally found Mittens up high on a shelf in the kitchen. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can be hard to find, but if you try and ask for help, you can usually find them. And she was happy to have her pet back safe and sound. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink tea with her mommy every day. One day, her mommy made her a special tea. It was very famous and everyone in town wanted to try it. + +Lily was so excited to drink it, but she accidentally spilled it all over the table. She was sad and started to cry. Her mommy hugged her and told her not to worry. She took the teapot and shook it gently to make sure there was no more tea left. + +Then, her mommy made another cup of tea for Lily. This time, Lily was very careful and didn't spill it. She took a sip and it was delicious! She felt happy and proud that she got to try her mommy's famous tea. From that day on, Lily always drank her tea with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's little brother Max came and took her teddy bear away. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +Lily's mommy saw her crying and asked her what happened. Lily told her that Max took her teddy bear away. Mommy got angry and said that Max should not have done that. Mommy called a lawyer to help them. + +The lawyer came and talked to Max. Max didn't want to give the teddy bear back, so the lawyer said they would have to destroy Max's toy car if he didn't give back the teddy bear. Max got scared and gave the teddy bear back to Lily. Lily was happy again and hugged her teddy bear tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing with her toys. One day, she found a unique toy that she had never seen before. It was a small, fluffy bear with a shiny nose. + +Lily hugged the toy tightly and said, "I love you, little bear." The bear didn't say anything back, but Lily could feel its softness against her cheek. "Do you want a kiss?" she asked the bear. + +Suddenly, the bear came to life and said, "Yes, please!" Lily was surprised and happy. She gave the bear a big kiss on its nose and they became best friends. From that day on, Lily and her unique toy went on many adventures together, always sharing kisses and cuddles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy put on her apron and said, "Lily, can you help me turn the cake in the oven?" + +Lily was so excited to help. She put on her own apron and went to the oven. Her mommy opened the oven door and showed her how to turn the cake around. It was hard work, but Lily did it with a big smile on her face. + +After they finished turning the cake, Lily's mommy said, "Thank you for your help, Lily. You are such a good helper." Lily felt so happy and proud of herself for helping her mommy. From that day on, she always helped her mommy in the kitchen whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. They saw a pretty glass vase. "Can we buy that?" asked Lily. "No, it's too expensive," replied her mommy. They looked for a cheaper vase and found one. "This one is cheap," said her mommy. + +When they got home, Lily wanted to play with her toys. She accidentally spilled water on the table. "Oh no, my table is wet!" cried Lily. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we can dry it with a towel." They wiped the table with a towel and it was dry again. + +Later, Lily's friend came over to play. "I like your glass vase," said Lily's friend. "Thank you, it was cheap," replied Lily's mommy. They played together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat. The cat didn't like anyone and always hid under the bed. One day, a hero came to the house. The hero was strong and brave. He wanted to make friends with the cat. + +The hero tried to play with the cat, but the cat just growled. The hero didn't give up. He had an idea. He went to the kitchen and got some milk. He added it to the cat's bowl. The cat smelled the milk and came out from under the bed. + +The hero and the cat became friends. They played together and had fun. The cat wasn't grumpy anymore. The hero knew that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of milk to make a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy octopus who lived in the deep blue sea. One day, the octopus met a crab who was very angry. The angry crab wanted the octopus to give him all his shiny treasures, but the octopus did not want to. + +The crab got angrier and angrier and started to attack the octopus. The octopus tried to swim away, but the crab was too fast. In the end, the octopus had to accept defeat and gave the crab all his treasures. + +The octopus was very sad because he loved his treasures, but he knew it was better to let them go than to get hurt. From that day on, the octopus swam alone and never trusted anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very smart and loved to learn new things. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help polish the silverware. Timmy asked, "What does polish mean?" His mom explained that it meant to make something shiny and clean. + +Timmy started to polish the silverware and he was doing a great job. Suddenly, he sneezed and his nose got all dirty. His mom said, "Oh no! Your nose is dirty now. Let me clean it for you." Timmy replied, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +After they finished polishing the silverware, Timmy's mom said, "You did a great job, Timmy. You are so smart!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love learning new things!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy meals like spaghetti and meatballs. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help store the leftovers in the fridge. Lily was so happy to be independent and help her mom. She put the meal in a container and closed it tight. Lily felt proud of herself for doing a good job! +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play games with his friends in the forest. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily asked, "Do you want to play chess with me?" + +Teddy said, "What is chess?" + +Lily explained, "Chess is a game where you move pieces on a board to create a strategy to win." + +Teddy said, "That sounds fun! Let's play." + +They played chess for hours and became good friends. Teddy learned that it's important to be friendly to others and try new things. From that day on, Teddy and Lily played chess every week and always had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Sarah who had a new toy. Lily was jealous of Sarah's toy and wanted to play with it too. Sarah promised Lily that she could play with it later. + +Lily was happy and enjoyed playing with her own toys while she waited. When it was finally her turn to play with Sarah's toy, she was so excited! She enjoyed playing with it so much that she didn't want to give it back. + +But Sarah reminded Lily of her promise and Lily knew she had to give it back. Even though she was a little sad, she was still happy that she got to enjoy playing with the toy for a little while. +Once upon a time, there was a happy otter who lived in a river. He liked to swim and play with his friends. One day, he met a beautiful otter and they fell in love. They decided to get married and have a big party with all their friends. + +But before the wedding, the happy otter made a mistake and hurt his friend's feelings. He felt very sorry and wanted to make things right. So, he said sorry and gave his friend a big hug. His friend forgave him and they all went to the wedding together. + +At the wedding, everyone was happy and danced to the music. The happy otter and his beautiful otter bride were so happy to be married. They promised to love each other forever and live happily ever after in the river. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved meat, especially thick slices of ham. One day, Timmy's mom went to the store to buy some meat for dinner. Timmy was very excited to eat the meat. + +But when his mom arrived home, she realized that she had forgotten to buy the meat. Timmy was very sad and started to cry. His mom felt bad and decided to go back to the store to buy the meat. + +When she arrived back at the store, she saw that there was a big line. She waited and waited, but the line was very long. Finally, she got the meat and arrived back home. Timmy was so happy to see the meat and they had a delicious dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a tight shoe on her foot and it hurt her toe. She told her mom about it and they went to a store to get new shoes. They saw many shoes and discussed which one was the best. Finally, they found a soft and comfy shoe that fit Lily's foot perfectly. She was happy and her toe didn't hurt anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went outside to play and it was very cold. She started to shiver because she was so cold. She went back inside her house and told her mom that she was cold and her mom gave her a warm blanket to snuggle up with. + +The next day, Lily went outside again to play but this time she fell down and hurt herself. She had a lot of pain in her knee and started to cry. Her mom came outside and saw that Lily was hurt. She took her inside and put a bandage on her knee to make the pain go away. + +A few days later, Lily had a successful day at school. She got a gold star on her homework and her teacher was very proud of her. Lily was happy and excited to show her mom her successful day at school. She ran home and told her mom all about it. Her mom was very happy for her and gave her a big hug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty things below. One day, the bird saw a nest in a distant tree. The bird wanted to reach the nest and see what was inside. + +The bird asked a wise old owl, "Can you help me reach the nest in the distant tree?" The owl replied, "I cannot help you, little bird. You must find a way to reach it yourself." + +The little bird flew and flew until it was very tired. It finally reached the nest and saw three little eggs inside. But as the bird was looking at the eggs, a big gust of wind came and blew the bird away. The bird fell to the ground and sadly realized it would never be able to see the eggs hatch. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to perform magic tricks for his friends and family. He would make coins disappear and pull rabbits out of hats. Everyone thought Timmy was amazing! + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to throw away the trash. But Timmy didn't want to waste his time throwing away garbage. He wanted to practice his magic tricks instead. So he told his mom he would do it later. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister accidentally ate something she shouldn't have. She started choking and couldn't breathe. Timmy's mom called for help, but nobody was around to save her. Timmy realized he had wasted his time practicing magic tricks instead of taking out the trash. He tried to perform a magic trick to save his sister, but it was too late. She didn't make it. + +Timmy's mom was very sad and told him that he should have taken out the trash when she asked. Timmy felt terrible and wished he had listened to his mom. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always listen to his mom and take care of his responsibilities first. +Once upon a time, there was a gorilla named Bobo. Bobo lived in a big jungle with all his friends. One day, Bobo and his friends went on an adventure to find some bananas to eat. They walked and walked until they found a big tree with lots of bananas. But the bananas were up high and the tree was icy. + +Bobo said, "How can we get the bananas?" His friend Timmy said, "I know! We can print a ladder!" So they printed a ladder with their magic printer. But when they tried to climb the ladder, it was too slippery and they fell down. They tried again and again, but they couldn't get the bananas. + +Just then, they heard a loud roar. It was the mean tiger who lived in the jungle. The tiger said, "Those bananas are mine! Give them to me!" Bobo said, "No way! We found them first!" The tiger growled and started to chase them. Bobo and his friends ran as fast as they could. Finally, they found a safe place to hide and eat their bananas. They were happy and full, and they knew they could always print a ladder if they needed to reach something high again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy found a thing on the ground. It was a shiny rock. Timmy picked up the rock and threw it as far as he could. + +But the rock was persistent. It kept coming back to Timmy no matter how many times he threw it away. Timmy didn't know what to do. He tried to give the rock to his friends, but they didn't want it. + +Finally, Timmy had an idea. He decided to bury the persistent rock in the ground so it wouldn't bother him anymore. And that's exactly what he did. From that day on, Timmy played outside without any persistent things bothering him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the beach with his mommy and daddy. One day, while they were playing, Timmy saw a big wave coming towards them. He got scared and ran to his mommy. + +After the wave passed, Timmy wanted to search for seashells. He walked along the shore and looked everywhere. But he couldn't find any. It was getting dark and he was starting to feel sad. + +Just when he thought he wouldn't find any seashells, he saw a shiny object in the sand. He picked it up and saw that it was a beautiful seashell. He was so happy and showed it to his mommy and daddy. They were proud of him for finding such a pretty seashell. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to search for seashells at the beach. Even when it was dark outside, he would still try to find them. And every time he found one, he would wave it in the air and show it off to his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to take a bath. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to take a bath. + +Timmy went to the bathroom and his mom helped him lay down in the bathtub. She gave him a rubber duck to play with, but Timmy was still sad he had to stop playing. + +"Why do I have to take a bath? I don't want to," Timmy said. + +"Because you need to be clean, Timmy. If you don't take a bath, you'll get sick," his mom said. + +Timmy didn't understand why he had to take a bath, but he trusted his mom. He put on his bathrobe and went to bed, feeling a little ignorant about why baths were so important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her colorful room. One day, her friend Timmy came to visit her. "I brought my new toy truck!" said Timmy. "Let's play together!" + +Lily was excited to play with Timmy's new toy, but when they started playing, they both wanted to play with the truck at the same time. "I want to play with the truck now!" said Lily. "No, it's my turn!" replied Timmy. They started to argue and neither wanted to part with the toy. + +Lily's mom heard them arguing and came to see what was happening. "What's going on?" she asked. "We both want to play with the truck," said Lily. "It's okay to share," said her mom. "Why don't you take turns and play together?" + +Lily and Timmy agreed to share the truck and took turns playing with it. They had so much fun together and realized that sharing was much more fun than fighting. They both learned an important lesson and had a great time playing in Lily's colorful place. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big ocean with his family and friends. One day, Timmy saw a brilliant star in the sky. He was so amazed that he wanted to tell his friends about it. But he didn't want to be too loud, so he whispered to them. + +Timmy's friends were also amazed when they saw the brilliant star. They were happy that Timmy told them about it. They all decided to have a picnic on the beach and watch the stars together. Timmy was so excited to show his friends the star that he forgot about being shy and talked loudly. + +As they were eating their picnic, they saw a shooting star. Timmy whispered a wish to himself and his friends did too. They all had a great time together and Timmy was happy that he could share his discovery with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty rug in her room that was very soft. One day, she wanted to move the rug to a different spot, but it was too difficult for her to do alone. + +Lily asked her mommy to help her move the rug. Her mommy came to her room and saw that the rug was too big for Lily to move by herself. She picked it up and moved it to the new spot that Lily wanted. + +Lily was very happy to see her rug in a new place. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me with my difficult rug." From then on, Lily knew that it was okay to ask for help when something was too hard to do alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, her mommy gave her a big gift. It was a teddy bear! Lily was so happy to have a new friend to play with. + +The teddy bear was very comfortable to hug and Lily loved to snuggle with it at bedtime. She would tell the teddy bear all about her day and how much fun she had playing outside. It made her feel happy and safe to have her new friend with her. + +Lily was so grateful to have her mommy give her such a special gift. She loved her new teddy bear and felt very happy and comfortable with it by her side. From that day on, Lily and her teddy bear were inseparable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk and play outside. One day, she went for a walk with her mom. They walked on a path with many steps. Lily was careful and took small steps so she wouldn't slip. + +Suddenly, they saw a little bird who had fallen from its nest. The bird was persistent and tried to fly, but it couldn't. Lily and her mom decided to help the bird. They carefully picked it up and put it back in its nest. + +Lily was happy that they could help the bird. She continued to walk with her mom, taking small steps and being careful not to slip. When they got home, she told her dad all about their adventure with the persistent little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park. He liked to swing on the swing and go really high. One day, Timmy found a dull pencil on the ground. He didn't like it because it wouldn't draw very well. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, came to play with him. Billy asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" Timmy said, "This pencil is dull. It won't draw good." Billy said, "Let's bury it in the sand!" + +So, Timmy and Billy went to the sandbox and buried the pencil. They laughed and played on the swing until it was time to go home. Timmy was happy because he had a fun day with his friend and he didn't have to worry about the dull pencil anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a toy box with a lock on it. She wanted to play with her toys, but she couldn't open the box. She tried and tried, but the lock wouldn't unlock. + +One day, Lily's mom showed her how to unlock the box. She turned the key and the lock clicked open. Lily was so happy! She hugged her mom and said thank you. + +Now, Lily could play with all of her toys whenever she wanted. She loved looking at all the different toys in the box. She thought they were all so attractive. Lily felt like a superhero after she completed this important operation of unlocking the box. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny liked to hop around in the grass. One day, the bunny smelled something yummy. It was meat! The bunny was so excited, but the meat wasn't ready yet. The bunny had to wait for it to cook. Finally, the meat was ready and the bunny got to eat it. It was the best meal the bunny had ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass. He would run and jump and feel the soft grass tickle his toes. One day, Timmy noticed something shiny in the grass. He was careful not to step on it and picked it up. It was a shiny rock! Timmy was so happy he found it. He put it in his pocket and continued to play in the grass. From that day on, Timmy always noticed the little things in the grass and was careful not to step on them. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, Benny found a cozy spot to hide behind a big tree. He giggled to himself, thinking he was the best hider ever. + +Suddenly, Benny heard his mom calling him. "Benny, it's time for soup!" Benny didn't like soup because it was bitter, but he knew he had to eat it because it was healthy. "Coming, Mom!" he yelled back. + +At dinner, Benny's mom asked him why he didn't come when she called him. Benny felt guilty and said, "I was hiding, Mom. Sorry." His mom smiled and said, "It's okay to play, but it's important to listen to your parents too. And remember, even if something is bitter, it can still be good for you." + +Benny learned his lesson and promised to always listen to his mom. From that day on, he ate his soup without complaining and never hid when his mom called him for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her stuffed animals. One day, she pretended to be a pirate and her teddy bear was her first mate. They sailed on a big ship made of pillows and blankets. + +After their adventure, Lily's mom made her some cocoa. It was warm and yummy. Lily loved it so much that she pretended to be a cocoa monster and drank it all up. + +But her mom warned her that too much cocoa could be dangerous. Lily promised to be careful and not drink too much. She went back to playing with her stuffed animals, pretending to be a princess in a castle. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to play a game of hide and seek. Timmy found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. But when he tried to come out, he realized he was stuck! + +Timmy started to panic. He didn't want to be stuck there forever. Luckily, his friend Billy found him and helped him get unstuck. Billy told Timmy to be careful and not lock himself in any more tight spots. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister wanted some ice cream. Timmy had some in the freezer, but he didn't want to share it. His mom scolded him and said it was selfish to keep all the ice cream to himself. Timmy felt bad and decided to share with his sister. From then on, Timmy learned to be less selfish and more caring towards others. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went outside to play with his bow and arrow. He shot the arrow into the sky and it went very high. But then, the arrow fell down and broke into two pieces. + +Timmy's sister saw what happened and asked, "What do you think we should do now?" + +"I don't know," Timmy replied. "Maybe we can try to fix it." + +They tried to put the arrow back together, but it was too broken. So, they decided to go inside and ask their mom for help. + +Their mom helped them find a new arrow and they went back outside to play. Timmy was happy to have a new arrow and promised to be more careful with it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy fish named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to swim in the ocean and play with his friends. One day, while he was swimming, he met a cheerful jellyfish named Jelly. + +"Hello, Jelly! What are you doing?" asked Bubbles. + +"I am just floating around and enjoying the sunshine," replied Jelly. + +Bubbles was curious and asked, "What is that thing on your head?" + +"That's my tentacle! It helps me move around and catch food," said Jelly. + +Bubbles was amazed and said, "Wow! That's so cool. Can you read?" + +Jelly laughed and said, "No, silly! Jellyfish can't read. But we can still have fun swimming together!" + +From that day on, Bubbles and Jelly became good friends and swam together every day. They may not be able to read, but they still had lots of fun exploring the ocean together. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max was very cute and loved to play. One day, it started to rain and Max didn't like it. He thought rain was stupid because it made him wet. + +Max ran inside his house and found his owner, Sarah. Sarah picked up Max and dried him off with a towel. Max felt much better and started to play with his toys. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Max went outside and saw a big rainbow in the sky. He barked happily and ran around in the grass. Max realized that rain was not so stupid after all because it made pretty rainbows. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She was a very good dancer and always twirled around the house. One day, she saw a dancer on TV who was dancing on ice. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I dance on ice too?" + +Her mom said, "No, it's too dangerous. The ice can melt and you could fall and hurt yourself." + +Lily was sad but understood that it was too dangerous. Instead, she practiced her dancing on the carpet and pretended it was ice. She still dreamed of being a dancer on ice one day. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He had a very large trunk and he loved to play in the water. One day, he went to the river to take a bath. He used his trunk to tap the water and splash it on his body. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, he saw a small mouse who was struggling to swim. The elephant quickly helped the mouse and brought him to the shore. The mouse was very grateful and said, "Thank you, Mr. Elephant! You are very kind." + +The elephant replied, "No problem, little friend. I always try to sort out any problems I see." From that day on, the mouse and the elephant became good friends and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a friend. His friend was very lazy and never wanted to play. One day, the boy decided to travel to his friend's house to see if he wanted to play. When he got there, his friend was still lazy and didn't want to do anything. The boy was sad, but he still loved his friend. He knew that sometimes people just need some time to rest. So, he decided to wait and see if his friend would feel better later. After a little while, his friend got up and they played together. They had so much fun that his friend forgot all about being lazy! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. + +Lily was very excited to help her mommy. She picked up the dishes and put them in the dishwasher. As she closed the dishwasher, she heard a loud "zoom" noise. She looked at the dishwasher and saw that it was shaking. + +Suddenly, the dishwasher exploded into a million pieces. Lily and her mommy were covered in soap and water. They were very scared and hurt. Lily's mommy called for help, but it was too late. The mighty dishwasher had caused a terrible accident. From that day on, Lily never wanted to help with the dishes again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved to play games and run around with his friends. One day, Jack and his friends went to a big stadium to watch a game. The stadium was very big and had lots of seats for people to sit in. + +During the game, Jack noticed that one of the players looked very sad. He asked his dad why the player was sad and his dad explained that he was suffering from an injury. Jack felt very sorry for the player and wished he could help him. + +After the game, Jack and his friends went to the fair. They played lots of games and won some prizes. Jack was happy to have fun with his friends, but he couldn't stop thinking about the player who was suffering. He hoped that the player would feel better soon and be able to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet goose named Gigi. Gigi was not like normal geese. She had rainbow feathers and could talk! + +One day, Lily and Gigi went to the market to sell some eggs. A man came up to them and asked, "How much for your eggs?" Lily replied, "Two coins, please." The man gave her the coins and took the eggs. + +As they were walking home, Gigi said, "I wish I could sell my feathers too. They are so pretty!" Lily replied, "But Gigi, your feathers are not normal. They are special and we love them just the way they are." Gigi smiled and said, "You're right, Lily. I am happy just being me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to go to a restaurant to eat some yummy food. So, she asked her mom if they could go to a restaurant. + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can go to a restaurant. But first, we need to gain some money to pay for the food." + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant by "gain", so she asked, "What does gain mean?" + +Her mom explained, "Gain means to get something that you don't have before. We need to get some money so we can pay for our food at the restaurant." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Okay, let's go gain some money!" After they gained enough money, they went to the restaurant. Lily ordered a thick milkshake and a burger. She was very happy and said, "This is the best restaurant ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to bake with her mommy. They would mix flour, sugar, and eggs in a big mixer to make yummy cakes. + +One day, Lily's mommy had to go to work, so Lily decided to bake a cake all by herself. She mixed all the ingredients in the mixer and put the cake in the oven. But while the cake was baking, Lily got distracted and started playing with her toys. + +When she remembered the cake, it was too late. The cake was burnt and the kitchen was a mess. Lily felt ashamed and knew she had to clean up the kitchen before her mommy came home. + +But she didn't clean up the kitchen. She was too scared of getting in trouble. When her mommy came home, she saw the burnt cake and the messy kitchen. She asked Lily what happened, but Lily didn't say anything. Her mommy was very upset and sent her to her room. + +Lily felt very sad and wished she had cleaned up the kitchen. She learned that it's important to take responsibility for your mistakes and clean up after yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She loved to wear her favorite orange blouse. One day, Sarah went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a bird sitting on a tree and tried to speak to it. But the bird didn't speak back. Sarah felt sad and went to sit on a bench. Suddenly, she saw a lady wearing a beautiful orange blouse. Sarah smiled and said, "I like your blouse!" The lady smiled back and said, "Thank you!" Sarah felt happy that she could speak to someone and make them smile. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her bricks. She had a lot of them, but her favorite one was an original red brick. + +One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He saw the red brick and said, "Wow, that's a cool brick! Can I play with it?" + +Lily thought about it for a moment and said, "Sure, you can spend some time with it, but please be careful." + +Timmy was very happy and played with the red brick for a while. Then he accidentally dropped it and it broke into pieces. + +Lily was sad, but Timmy said, "I'm sorry, I'll buy you a new one." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's okay, as long as we can still play together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she saw her friend Tom riding his bike. Tom was going very fast! Lily asked, "How do you go so fast?" Tom said, "I pedal really hard and go at top speed!" + +Lily wanted to go fast too, so she ran to her house and got her own bike. She pedaled as fast as she could, but she started to feel dizzy. She didn't know what to do, so she looked in her dictionary. She found out that dizzy means feeling like everything is spinning around. + +Lily decided to slow down and take a break. She didn't want to feel dizzy anymore. She learned that sometimes it's better to go at a slower speed and enjoy the ride. +Lily and Ben were camping with their dad in the backyard. They had a tent, a flashlight and a sleeping bag. They were very excited to sleep outside and listen to the sounds of the night. + +"Look, dad, a cricket!" Ben said, pointing to a small bug that was hopping on the grass. "Can I catch it?" + +"Be gentle, Ben. Crickets are tough, but they are also fragile. They make music with their wings, do you hear it?" Dad said, holding the flashlight for Ben. + +Lily nodded. She heard the cricket chirp, and also the owl hoot, and the wind blow. She liked the night sounds, but she also felt a little scared. She hugged her teddy bear and moved closer to dad. + +"Dad, can you tell us a story?" Lily asked, yawning. She was getting sleepy, but she didn't want to miss anything. + +"Sure, Lily. How about a story about a brave princess and a friendly dragon?" Dad said, smiling. He began to tell them a story, using his voice to make funny noises and gestures. + +Lily and Ben listened to the story, feeling cozy and safe in the tent. They laughed at the dragon's jokes, and cheered for the princess's adventures. They forgot about the cricket, the owl, and the wind. They only heard dad's voice, and soon they fell asleep, dreaming of magic and wonder. +Tim and Sam are two squirrels who live in a big tree. They like to play and find nuts in the forest. One day, they find a very big nut under a bush. They are very happy and want to take it to their home. + +"Look, Sam, this nut is so big and yummy!" Tim says. + +"Yes, Tim, let's take it to our nest and share it later!" Sam says. + +They pick up the nut and start to run to their tree. But on the way, they hear a loud roar. It is a scary bear who wants the nut too. The bear chases them and tries to catch them. + +"Run, Tim, run!" Sam shouts. + +"Help, Sam, help!" Tim cries. + +They run as fast as they can, but the bear is faster. They see their tree and try to climb it, but the bear is close behind. They drop the nut and hope the bear will stop. But the bear does not stop. He climbs the tree too. + +Tim and Sam are very scared. They run to their nest and hide inside. They hope the bear will go away. They hug each other and try to be quiet. + +The bear reaches their nest and sniffs around. He smells the squirrels and tries to get inside. He scratches and bites the nest, but it is too strong. He cannot break it. + +Tim and Sam hear the bear and shake with fear. They wish he would leave them alone. They pray to the sky and the stars. + +After a while, the bear gets tired and hungry. He gives up and goes away. He looks for another nut or something else to eat. + +Tim and Sam hear the bear leave and sigh with relief. They are safe and alive. They thank the sky and the stars. + +They are very tired and hungry too. They wish they still had the big nut, but they are glad they have each other. They cuddle and close their eyes. They sleep and dream of better days. +Lily and Ben like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Let's add some arms to our snowman," Lily says. "We can use sticks from the tree." + +"Good idea," Ben says. He picks up two sticks and puts them on the sides of the snowman. "Now he can wave to us." + +They look at their snowman and smile. He looks very nice and happy. + +"Hello, snowman," Lily says. "Do you like the snow?" + +The snowman does not say anything, but he seems to nod his head. + +"Yes, he likes the snow," Ben says. "And he likes us, too." + +They hug the snowman and laugh. They are happy to have a nice snowman friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with green grass and yellow flowers. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +They ran up the hill, holding hands. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted. They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a brilliant rainbow in the sky. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. They were so happy to see the rainbow. They wanted to touch it. + +They let go of their hands and ran towards the rainbow. They tried to reach it, but it was too far away. They ran and ran, but the rainbow did not get closer. They did not see where they were going. They did not see the big rock in their way. + +Lily tripped over the rock and fell to the ground. She hurt her knee and her elbow. She cried out loud. Ben heard her cry and stopped running. He turned around and saw Lily on the ground. He ran back to her and helped her up. He saw the blood on her knee and her elbow. He felt sorry for her. He wanted to make her feel better. + +He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" He kissed her knee and her elbow. He said, "It will be okay. It will heal soon." He looked at her face and saw a tear in her eye. He wiped it away with his finger. He said, "Don't cry, Lily. You are brave. You are strong. You are my best friend." He smiled at her and said, "Look, the rainbow is still there. It is beautiful. Just like you." + +Lily smiled back at him and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are kind. You are sweet. You are my best friend too." She hugged him and said, "I love you, Ben." He said, "I love you too, Lily." They held hands again and walked down the hill. They did not try to touch the rainbow anymore. They knew it was enough to see it and share it. They pinched each other and giggled. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily has a new idea. She wants to make a big castle with boxes and tape. + +She says to Ben, "Do you want to help me make a castle? It will be amazing!" + +Ben says, "Yes, I want to help you. How do we make a castle?" + +Lily says, "We need boxes and tape. We can cut the boxes and tape them together. We can make windows and doors and towers. We can draw flags and flowers on the boxes. It will be fun!" + +They go to the garage and find some boxes and tape. They start to cut and tape the boxes. They make a big castle with four towers and a gate. They draw flags and flowers on the walls. They are very happy with their castle. + +They say to each other, "Our castle is amazing! We are the king and the queen!" + +They decide to invite some friends to play in their castle. They call Mia and Sam and ask them to come over. They say, "We have a surprise for you. We made a castle with boxes and tape. It is amazing! Do you want to play with us?" + +Mia and Sam say, "Yes, we want to play with you. We love castles. We will be there soon!" + +Lily and Ben wait for their friends. They are excited to show them their castle. They think it is the best castle ever. They are proud of their work. They are happy to share it with their friends. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But their favorite was the seal pool. The seals were big and gray, and they could swim very fast and jump out of the water. + +"Look, mom, the seal is waving at me!" Lily said, pointing at a seal that lifted its flipper. + +"Maybe it wants to play with you," mom said, smiling. + +Tom felt jealous. He wanted the seal to wave at him too. He tried to get closer to the pool, but he slipped on the wet floor and fell down. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" mom asked, running to him and hugging him. + +"It's not fair, mom. The seal likes Lily more than me," Tom said, sobbing. + +Mom wiped his tears and kissed his knee. "That's not true, Tom. The seal likes both of you. It was just a coincidence that it waved at Lily. Maybe it will wave at you next time. Do you want to guess what the seal is thinking?" + +Tom nodded, feeling a little better. + +"Okay, let's guess. Maybe the seal is thinking, 'Hello, Tom and Lily, you are very nice and funny. I wish I could play with you, but I have to stay in the water. Maybe you can come back another day and we can have more fun.' What do you think, Tom?" + +Tom smiled. He liked that idea. He looked at the seal and waved back. The seal seemed to smile too. + +"I think you are right, mom. The seal is very nice and friendly. I'm sorry I was jealous, Lily. Do you want to guess what the seal is thinking too?" + +Lily nodded, happy that Tom was not angry anymore. She looked at the seal and said, "Maybe the seal is thinking, 'Thank you, Tom and Lily, for waving at me. You are very kind and smart. I hope you enjoy the zoo and see many other animals. Maybe you can tell me about them when you come back.' What do you think, Lily?" + +Lily smiled. She liked that idea too. She hugged Tom and said, "I think you are right, Lily. The seal is very smart and friendly. I'm glad we are friends, Tom. Do you want to see the other animals with me?" + +Tom nodded, happy that Lily was not mad anymore. He hugged Lily and said, "Yes, let's go see the other animals. Maybe they will wave at us too." + +Mom smiled, proud of her children. She took their hands and said, "Let's go, then. Maybe we can come back to the seal pool later and say goodbye to the seal. I'm sure it will be happy to see you again." + +Tom and Lily nodded, excited to see more animals. They waved at the seal one more time and followed mom to the next exhibit. The seal watched them go and waved back, hoping to see them again. +Lila was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. Mommy gave her a pill to make her feel better. But Lila did not like the pill. It was big and bitter. + +"No, no, no!" Lila said. "I don't want the pill!" + +Mommy smiled and hugged Lila. She said, "I know, sweetie, but you have to eat the pill. It will help you stop coughing and cool your head. How about we play a game? I will pretend the pill is a light star and you are a hungry moon. Can you eat the light star, moon?" + +Lila looked at the pill. It was white and shiny, like a light star. She liked stars. She liked games. She nodded and opened her mouth. Mommy put the pill on her tongue and gave her some water. + +"Good job, moon!" Mommy said. "You ate the light star! Now you will feel better soon. Do you want a hug and a story?" + +Lila nodded again. She felt the pill go down her throat. She hoped it would make her cough go away. She hugged Mommy and snuggled in her lap. Mommy opened a book and read her a story. Lila listened and smiled. She liked stories. She liked Mommy. She felt sleepy and closed her eyes. She dreamed of light stars and hungry moons. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to run. They wanted to win a medal at the race. They practiced every day at the park. They ran fast and had fun. + +The day of the race came. Tim and Sam were excited. They put on their shoes and shirts. They went to the line with the other kids. They waited for the whistle. + +The whistle blew. Tim and Sam ran as fast as they could. They passed many kids. They saw the finish line. They ran harder. They crossed the line together. They smiled and hugged. + +They looked at the judge. The judge had a medal in his hand. He came to Tim and Sam. He said, "You two did very well. But you tied for first place. I only have one medal. How can I decide who gets it?" + +Tim and Sam looked at each other. They thought for a moment. Then they said, "We are friends. We don't need a medal. We are happy to share it. Can you cut it in half?" + +The judge was surprised. He said, "That is very kind of you. But I can't cut the medal. It is made of metal. It is hard and shiny. It is not like a cookie or a cake." + +Tim and Sam said, "That's okay. We have an idea. Can you give us a ribbon instead? A ribbon is soft and colorful. It is like a bow or a scarf. We can tie it around our necks. We can each have half of the ribbon." + +The judge liked their idea. He said, "That is a good solution. You are very smart and generous. Here is a ribbon for you. It is blue and red. It is very pretty. You can share it as you like." + +Tim and Sam thanked the judge. They took the ribbon. They cut it in half. They tied it around their necks. They looked at each other. They said, "We are winners. We are friends. We are happy." + +They went to their parents. Their parents were proud of them. They hugged them and kissed them. They said, "You are amazing. You are brave. You are kind." + +Tim and Sam showed them their ribbon. They said, "This is our medal. We shared it. We don't need a metal medal. A metal medal is cold and heavy. It is disgusting." +Tom and Anna were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. They did not want to stop playing, even when their mom called them for dinner. + +"Tom, Anna, dinner is ready! Come and wash your hands!" mom said. + +"No, mom, we want to play more!" Tom said. + +"Me too!" Anna said. + +Mom was not happy. She had cooked a nice dinner for them, and it was getting cold. She did not like to delay dinner. She went to the living room and saw the mess they had made with their toys. + +"Tom, Anna, you have to come now. Dinner is not a game. You need to eat to grow and be healthy. And you have to clean up your toys after you play. Look at this mess!" mom said. + +Tom and Anna looked at mom. They saw that she was angry. They felt sorry for making her angry. They also felt hungry. They decided to listen to mom. + +"OK, mom, we are sorry. We will come and eat. And we will clean up later." Tom said. + +"Sorry, mom. Dinner smells good. What is it?" Anna said. + +Mom smiled. She was glad that they said sorry and agreed to come. She hugged them and took them to the kitchen. + +"It is chicken and rice and salad. Your favorite. And I have a surprise for you. I made a brilliant cake for dessert. It has chocolate and sprinkles and candles. Do you know why?" mom said. + +Tom and Anna gasped. They loved cake. They wondered why mom made a cake. + +"Why, mom? Why?" they asked. + +Mom winked at them. She said, "Because today is a special day. Today is your birthday!" +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big truck with a cone on top. The truck was making loud noises and digging a hole. + +"What is that?" Lily asked Tom. + +"That is a truck. It is working. The cone is to tell people to be careful," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom went closer to the truck. They wanted to see the hole. But the truck driver saw them and shouted. + +"Hey, kids! Stay away from the truck! It is dangerous!" he said. + +Lily and Tom got scared. They ran back to the slide. They did not like the truck. They thought it was ugly and mean. + +"Let's play somewhere else," Lily said. + +"OK. Let's go to the sandbox. Maybe we can find some shells or rocks," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom left the truck and the cone. They went to the sandbox. They had fun. They forgot about the ugly truck. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a new mailbox on their street. It is big and red and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that mailbox!" Lily says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Let's go and test it," Ben says. "Maybe it has a surprise inside." + +They run to the mailbox and open the lid. They see some letters and a magazine. They take them out and look at them. + +"Hey, these are not for us!" Lily says. "They are for Mr. Lee. He lives in that house." + +"Oops, we should put them back," Ben says. "We don't want to make Mr. Lee sad." + +They try to put the letters and the magazine back in the mailbox. But they can't close the lid. It is broken. It falls off and hits the ground. + +"Oh no, we broke the mailbox!" Lily says. "What do we do?" + +"Let's go and tell Mr. Lee," Ben says. "Maybe he can fix it. He is very nice." + +They pick up the lid and the letters and the magazine. They knock on Mr. Lee's door. He opens it and smiles. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben," he says. "What can I do for you?" + +"Mr. Lee, we are sorry," Lily says. "We wanted to test your mailbox. But we broke it. We have your letters and your magazine. Can you fix it?" + +Mr. Lee looks at the mailbox and the lid. He sees that they are broken. He is not angry. He is kind. + +"Thank you for telling me the truth," he says. "It was not nice to take my letters and my magazine. But I forgive you. You are young and curious. I can fix the mailbox. Don't worry." + +He takes the letters and the magazine and the lid. He invites Lily and Ben inside. He gives them some cookies and milk. He tells them stories about his travels. They have fun. + +Lily and Ben learn a lesson. They don't test other people's mailboxes anymore. They say sorry and thank you. They are good friends. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they found a big map in their attic. The map showed a village near the forest. The village had many houses, a church, a school, and a pond. The map was old and gray. + +"Let's go see the village!" Sara said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The forest is dark and scary," Ben said. + +They packed some snacks and water and took their bikes. They followed the map until they reached the edge of the forest. They saw a dirt road that led to the village. + +They rode their bikes on the road, but it was bumpy and rocky. They saw some animals, like birds, squirrels, and rabbits. They also saw some flowers, like roses, daisies, and sunflowers. + +They reached the village, but it was not like the map. The houses were broken and empty. The church had no roof. The school had no windows. The pond had no water. The village was old and gray. + +"What happened to the village?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was a fire, or a storm, or a war," Ben said. + +They decided to examine the village. They looked inside the houses, but they found only dust and spiders. They looked inside the church, but they found only stones and mice. They looked inside the school, but they found only books and papers. + +They were sad and curious. They wondered who lived in the village, and what they did, and where they went. + +They heard a noise. It was a dog. The dog was big and black. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. It barked and growled at them. + +"Run!" Sara said. + +They ran to their bikes, but the dog chased them. They pedaled as fast as they could, but the dog was faster. They reached the forest, but the dog followed them. + +They were scared and tired. They wished they never came to the village. They wished they were home. + +They saw a light. It was a car. It was their dad. He had come to look for them. He saw the dog and honked his horn. The dog stopped and ran away. + +He opened the door and hugged them. + +"Are you OK? What were you doing here?" he asked. + +"We were looking for the village on the map, but it was old and gray, and there was a dog, and it was scary," Sara said. + +"We're sorry, dad. We won't do it again," Ben said. + +He smiled and kissed them. + +"It's OK. I'm glad you're safe. Let's go home," he said. + +He put their bikes in the trunk and drove them home. They told him about the village and the map and the dog. He told them about the history and the mystery and the danger. + +They learned a lot that day. They learned to be careful and curious. They learned to examine and wonder. They learned to love and listen. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they would disagree about what to play or how to share their toys. One day, they had a big fight over a charming doll that they both wanted. They shouted and pulled the doll until it broke in half. + +"Look what you did!" Lily cried. "You broke my doll!" + +"No, you broke it!" Max yelled back. "It was mine!" + +They were so angry that they ran to their rooms and slammed the doors. They did not want to talk to each other anymore. + +But after a while, they both felt sad and lonely. They missed their twin and their doll. They wished they had not fought so much. They wondered if the other one was still mad at them. + +Then they heard a loud flush from the toilet. They both ran to the bathroom and saw their mom holding the doll's head and legs. She had found the broken pieces and tried to fix them, but they did not fit together anymore. She had to throw them away. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Max said together. "Our doll!" + +They looked at each other and saw the tears in their eyes. They realized how silly they had been. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +"I'm sorry I broke your doll," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry I broke it too," Max said. + +They thanked their mom for trying to help and asked if they could get a new doll. Their mom smiled and said yes, but only if they promised to share it and not disagree so much. + +They nodded and said they would. They learned that fighting over things was not worth losing their friend. They decided to play nicely and have fun together. They were happy twins again. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. One day, they saw a big sign that said: "Do not go in the woods. There are snakes." Sam and Mia were curious. They wanted to see the snakes. + +They waited until no one was looking. Then they ran into the woods. They looked for snakes under the rocks, in the trees, and in the grass. They did not see any snakes. They were disappointed. + +"Maybe the sign is wrong," Sam said. "Maybe there are no snakes here." + +"Or maybe they are hiding," Mia said. "Maybe they are scared of us." + +They walked deeper into the woods. They saw a big hole in the ground. It looked like a cave. They heard a hissing sound. + +"Maybe there is a snake in there," Sam said. "Let's go and see." + +"No, Sam, it's too dark and scary," Mia said. "Let's go back to the park." + +But Sam did not listen. He wanted to see the snake. He went into the cave. Mia followed him. She did not want to be alone. + +They walked in the cave. It was dark and cold. They saw bones and skulls. They saw a big, shiny, green snake. It was very long and thick. It had red eyes and sharp teeth. It was an ancient snake. It was angry. + +The snake saw Sam and Mia. It opened its mouth. It was ready to bite them. + +"Help!" Sam and Mia screamed. "There is a snake!" + +They ran out of the cave. They ran back to the park. They ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them. They were safe. + +They learned their lesson. They never went into the woods again. They never wanted to see a snake again. They were happy to play in the park. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big red ball. They want to catch the ball. + +"Let's catch the ball!" Tom says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Jen says. "But we have to be careful. The ball is near the road." + +They run to the ball. They take turns to throw and catch the ball. They laugh and have fun. + +But then a big car comes. The car is fast and loud. The car does not see the ball. The ball rolls to the road. + +"Look out!" Jen says. "The ball is in the road!" + +Tom does not hear Jen. He wants to catch the ball. He runs to the road. He does not see the car. + +The car hits Tom. Tom falls down. He does not move. He does not laugh. He does not have fun. + +Jen screams. She runs to Tom. She cries. She does not want to play with the ball. She wants Tom to be OK. + +The car stops. The driver gets out. He is sorry. He calls for help. He gives Jen a treat. He says it is for Tom. + +But Jen does not want the treat. She wants Tom to wake up. She wants Tom to be her friend. She wants Tom to catch the ball with her. + +But Tom does not wake up. Tom is gone. Jen is sad. The ball is red. The end. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play outside. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big ball. They would kick the ball, throw the ball, and roll the ball. Sometimes, they would play too much and get tired. + +One day, their mom said, "It is time for your nap. You need to rest and grow. Napping is important for kids like you." But Tim and Kim did not want to nap. They wanted to play more with their ball. They said, "No, mom, we are not sleepy. We want to play." + +Their mom said, "Okay, but you have to stay in the yard. Do not go near the cactus. The cactus is prickly and can hurt you. Be careful and listen to me." She went inside the house to do some work. + +Tim and Kim nodded, but they did not listen. They thought their mom was silly. They were not afraid of the cactus. They wanted to see how close they could get to it with their ball. They kicked the ball harder and harder, until it flew over the fence and landed near the cactus. + +"Let's get it!" Tim said. "It is our ball. We need it to play." He ran after the ball, but he did not see the cactus. He tripped and fell on it. He felt a sharp pain in his hand and his leg. He cried out loud. + +Kim heard him and ran to help him. She saw the blood and the spikes on his skin. She was scared and sorry. She said, "Oh, Tim, I am sorry. We should have listened to mom. She was right. The cactus is bad. We should have napped. Napping is important. Now you are hurt and we have no ball." + +She hugged him and tried to pull out the spikes. But it was too late. Their mom heard them and came out. She saw what happened and was angry and sad. She said, "Tim and Kim, what have you done? You did not listen to me. You did not nap. You played with the cactus. You were naughty and foolish. Now you have to go to the doctor and get a shot. And you have no ball. You have lost your toy and your fun." + +She took them to the car and drove them to the doctor. Tim and Kim cried and wished they had napped. They learned a hard lesson. They learned to listen to their mom and to nap when they were tired. They learned that napping is important and that the cactus is not a toy. They learned that playing too much can be bad. They learned that sometimes, mom knows best. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play with stamps. They had many stamps of different colors and shapes that they used to make pictures on paper. One day, Tim saw a new stamp that Mia had. It was a big stamp with a rough edge that made a star shape. Tim wanted to try it, but Mia said no. + +"That is my stamp. You cannot use it. It is special," Mia said. + +"Please, Mia, let me use it. Just once. I will give it back," Tim said. + +"No, Tim. Go away. Find your own stamp," Mia said. + +Tim was angry and sad. He thought Mia was not a good friend. He wanted to make her share the stamp with him. He waited until Mia was not looking and grabbed the stamp from her box. Mia saw him and shouted. + +"Tim, stop! Give me back my stamp! That is mine!" Mia said. + +Tim ran away with the stamp. He wanted to make a star picture with it. He did not care what Mia said. He found a piece of paper and pressed the stamp hard on it. But the stamp was too rough and the paper was too thin. The stamp tore the paper and made a big hole. Tim was shocked and scared. He had broken the stamp and the paper. He did not know what to do. + +Mia came after him and saw what he had done. She was very angry and sad. She cried and yelled at Tim. + +"Tim, you are a bad friend! You took my stamp and you broke it and the paper! You are mean and selfish! I do not want to play with you anymore!" Mia said. + +Tim felt sorry and ashamed. He wanted to say sorry and give back the stamp, but it was too late. The stamp was ruined and Mia was gone. He had lost his friend and his fun. He wished he had not taken the stamp. He wished he had been a good friend. He learned a hard lesson that day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of sugar on the shelf. They wanted to make a cake with it. + +"Let's get the sugar, Ben!" Lily said. "We can use Mommy's bowl and spoon." + +They climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. But the jar was too heavy and slippery. It fell from their hands and smashed on the floor. Sugar spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Ben cried. "We made a big mess!" + +They heard Mommy coming. They were scared. They knew Mommy would be angry. + +"Who did this?" Mommy asked. She saw the broken jar and the sugar. She saw Lily and Ben hiding behind the table. "Did you destroy the sugar jar?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry. + +"We wanted to make a cake, Mommy," Lily said. "But the jar was too big and hard." + +Mommy sighed. She was not happy, but she was not fierce. She loved Lily and Ben. + +"I know you wanted to make a cake, but you should have asked me first," Mommy said. "Sugar is not a toy. It can hurt you and make a mess. Next time, please be careful and listen to me." + +She hugged Lily and Ben. She helped them clean up the sugar. She said they could make a cake together later. Lily and Ben said they were sorry and they loved Mommy. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Tom are playing with cups. They have many cups of different colors and sizes. They like to sort the cups by color or by size. They make piles of cups on the floor. + +"Look, I have all the red cups here," Lily says. She shows Tom her pile of cups. "How many red cups do you have?" + +Tom counts his red cups. He has four red cups. Lily has six red cups. "You have more red cups than me," Tom says. He is a little sad. + +Lily sees that Tom is sad. She has an idea. "Let's play a game," she says. "We can race with the cups. Who can sort the cups the fastest?" + +Tom likes the idea. He smiles. "OK, let's play," he says. "How do we play?" + +Lily explains the game. "We each take a cup from the big pile. Then we put it in the right pile by color or by size. We do this until there are no more cups in the big pile. The one who finishes first is the winner." + +Tom nods. He understands the game. He is ready to play. "On your mark, get set, go!" he says. + +Lily and Tom start to sort the cups as fast as they can. They pick up cups and put them in piles. They are careful not to mix up the colors or the sizes. They have fun sorting the cups. + +Soon, there are only a few cups left in the big pile. Lily and Tom are almost done. They look at each other. They wonder who will win. + +Lily grabs the last cup. It is a blue cup. She puts it in the blue pile. She shouts, "I'm done!" + +Tom grabs the last cup too. It is a big cup. He puts it in the big pile. He shouts, "I'm done too!" + +Lily and Tom look at their piles of cups. They have sorted all the cups. They have the same number of piles. They have the same number of cups in each pile. + +Lily and Tom laugh. They are both winners. They hug each other. They are happy. They like to play with cups. They like to sort the cups. They like to sort the cups fast. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play with toys. One day, their mom took them to a factory where they made toys. She worked there and wanted to show them how it was done. + +"Look, Lily and Ben, this is where we make the toys. You can see the machines and the people working hard. Do you like it?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, it is amazing!" Lily said. She liked the dolls and the teddy bears. She wanted to hug them all. + +"It is cool, mom!" Ben said. He liked the cars and the robots. He wanted to drive them all. + +Mom smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you. You can choose one toy each to take home. Which one do you want?" + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They ran around the factory and looked at all the toys. They had a hard time choosing. There were so many lovely toys. + +Lily finally chose a pink doll with a dress and a hat. She said, "I like this doll. She is pretty and soft. I will call her Rosie." + +Ben finally chose a blue car with lights and sounds. He said, "I like this car. It is fast and loud. I will call it Zoom." + +Mom was proud of them. She said, "You made good choices. I hope you enjoy your toys. Now let's go home and play with them." + +Lily and Ben hugged mom and thanked her. They carried their toys to the car and buckled up. They were very excited to play with their new toys. They had a fun day at the factory. +Lily was very excited to go to the zoo with her mom and dad. She wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the giraffes. She put on her hat, her shoes, and her backpack. She grabbed her favorite toy, a pink bunny, and hugged it. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily said, jumping up and down. + +They got in the car and drove to the zoo. Lily looked out the window and saw many things. She saw trees, houses, cars, and people. She pointed at them and said their names. She sang a song with her dad. She was very happy. + +When they got to the zoo, they bought tickets and entered. Lily saw a big map with pictures of animals. She pointed at the ones she wanted to see. Her mom and dad nodded and smiled. They followed the signs and walked to the animal enclosures. + +The first animals they saw were the lions. They were big and furry and had long tails. They were lying on the grass and sleeping. Lily saw one of them open its mouth and yawn. It showed its sharp teeth and made a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at that, Lily!" her dad said. "That's a lion. It's the king of the jungle. It's very strong and brave." + +Lily nodded and said, "Lion. Roar." + +She wanted to touch the lion, but her mom said, "No, no, no, Lily. You can't touch the lion. It's dangerous. You have to stay behind the fence. You can look, but not touch." + +Lily was a little sad, but she understood. She looked at the lion for a while, then said, "Bye, bye, lion. See you later." + +They walked to the next enclosure, where they saw the monkeys. They were small and brown and had long arms. They were swinging on the branches and playing with each other. Lily saw one of them holding a banana and peeling it. It ate the banana and threw the peel on the ground. + +"Look, look, look, Lily!" her mom said. "That's a monkey. It's very smart and funny. It likes to eat bananas and make noises." + +Lily nodded and said, "Monkey. Ooh, ooh, ooh." + +She wanted to play with the monkey, but her dad said, "No, no, no, Lily. You can't play with the monkey. It's wild. You have to stay behind the fence. You can watch, but not join." + +Lily was a little sad, but she understood. She watched the monkey for a while, then said, "Bye, bye, monkey. Have fun." + +They walked to the next enclosure, where they saw the giraffes. They were tall and spotted and had long necks. They were eating leaves from the trees and looking around. Lily saw one of them stretching its neck and reaching for a high branch. It pulled the branch and ate the leaves. + +"Wow, wow, wow, Lily!" her dad said. "That's a giraffe. It's the tallest animal in the world. It can see very far and eat very high." + +Lily nodded and said, "Giraffe. Wow." + +She wanted to feed the giraffe, but her mom said, "No, no, no, Lily. You can't feed the giraffe. It has a special diet. You have to stay behind the fence. You can admire, but not touch." + +Lily was a little sad, but she understood. She admired the giraffe for a while, then said, "Bye, bye, giraffe. You are amazing." + +They walked to the next enclosure, where they saw the penguins. They were black and white and had short wings. They were sliding on the ice and swimming in the water. Lily saw one of them carrying a fish in its beak. It gave the fish to another penguin and they rubbed their beaks together. + +"Look, look, look, Lily!" her mom said. "That's a penguin. It's a bird that can't fly, but can swim very fast. It lives in the cold and likes to eat fish." + +Lily nodded and said, "Penguin. Cute." + +She wanted to hug the penguin, but her dad said, "No, no, no, Lily. You can't hug the penguin. It's too cold and slippery. You have to stay behind the fence. You can smile, but not touch." + +Lily was a little sad, but she understood. She smiled at the penguin for a while, then said, "Bye, bye, penguin. You are sweet." + +They walked to the next enclosure, where they saw the elephants. They +Anna and Ben are playing pirates in the garden. They have a big box that they pretend is their ship. They also have a map that shows them where to find treasure. + +"Look, Ben, the map says we have to go past the big tree and the swing and dig under the flower bed," Anna says. + +"Let's go, Anna, maybe we will find gold and jewels and pearls," Ben says. + +They take their shovels and run to the flower bed. They start to dig and dig until they see something shiny. + +"Wow, we found it, we found the treasure!" Anna shouts. + +They pull out a small metal box that is covered in dirt. They open it and see many coins and rings and necklaces inside. + +"It's so beautiful, Anna, look how it sparkles in the sun," Ben says. + +They take out some of the treasure and put it in their pockets. They close the box and lift it up. + +"It's very heavy, Ben, it must weigh a lot," Anna says. + +"Maybe we should hide it somewhere, Anna, so no one else can find it," Ben says. + +They look around and see a hole under the big tree. They carry the box to the hole and put it inside. They cover it with leaves and dirt. + +"There, now it's safe, Anna, we can come back later and play with it," Ben says. + +They smile and hug each other. They are very happy. They have found the most beautiful treasure in the world. +Lily was very happy. She had a new dress. It was pink and soft and had flowers on it. She wanted to wear it to the party. She hoped everyone would like it. + +She put on the dress and looked in the mirror. She smiled. She felt like a princess. She ran to show her mom. + +"Mom, look at my dress!" she said. + +Mom looked at her and smiled too. "You look very pretty, Lily. But you need to be careful. Don't spill anything on your dress. It is very clean and nice." + +Lily nodded. She said she would be careful. She wanted to keep her dress clean and nice. + +She went to the party with mom. There were many other kids there. They played games and ate cake and sang songs. Lily had fun. She was careful with her dress. + +But then she saw a big red balloon. She loved balloons. She wanted to play with it. She ran to get it. She did not see the puddle on the floor. She stepped on it and slipped. She fell down and got wet and dirty. The balloon popped. She cried. + +Mom came to help her. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Don't cry. It was an accident. You are not hurt." + +Lily looked at her dress. It was not pink and soft and clean anymore. It was brown and wet and torn. She felt foolish. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I ruined my dress. I was not careful." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm not mad at you. It's just a dress. You can wash it and mend it. Or you can get a new one. What matters is that you are happy and safe. I love you, Lily." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for being nice to me. I hope you are not sad." + +Mom said, "I'm not sad, Lily. I'm glad you had fun at the party. And I'm proud of you for being brave and honest. You are not foolish, Lily. You are smart and sweet and beautiful. And you are my princess." +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a small dog with a chain. The dog is brown and white. It has a red collar. + +"Look, a dog!" Tim says. He likes dogs. He wants to pet the dog. + +"Wait, Tim!" Sue says. She is scared of dogs. She thinks the dog might bite. "The dog has a chain. Maybe it is not nice." + +Tim and Sue watch the dog. The dog sees them too. It wags its tail. It barks. It wants to play. + +"Hello, dog!" Tim says. He walks to the dog. He holds out his hand. The dog sniffs his hand. It licks his hand. It is friendly. + +"See, Sue? The dog is nice. It does not bite. Come and pet the dog!" Tim says. He smiles. He pets the dog. + +Sue watches Tim and the dog. She sees that the dog is nice. She is not scared anymore. She walks to the dog. She pets the dog too. + +"Good dog!" Sue says. She laughs. The dog wags its tail. It barks. + +Tim and Sue are happy. They play with the dog. The dog is happy too. It has new friends. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat some food. They saw a big cake on the table. It looked good. It had pink and white icing and sprinkles. + +"Can we have some cake, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can, but only a small piece each. And you have to share with your brother," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took a knife and cut two slices of cake. They put them on plates and went to the couch. They were happy. + +But when they came back to the table, they saw something strange. The cake was gone. There was only an empty plate. They looked around. They did not see anyone. + +"Where did the cake go?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it disappeared," Lily said. + +"Disappeared? How?" Ben said. + +"Maybe a magic fairy took it. Or a hungry mouse. Or a sneaky ghost," Lily said. + +They were puzzled. They wanted to find the cake. They looked under the table, behind the curtains, in the closet. They did not find the cake. + +They heard a giggle. They turned around. They saw Mom. She had a big smile and a crumb on her cheek. + +"Did you eat the cake, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe I did. Or maybe it disappeared," Mom said. + +She winked at them. She gave them a hug. She said she was sorry. She said she had another cake in the fridge. She said they could have some more. + +Lily and Ben forgave her. They laughed. They went to the kitchen. They ate some more cake. It was good. They were happy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big slide in the park. Tom and Anna want to slide on it. + +"Let's go to the slide!" Tom says. He runs to the slide. He climbs up the steps. He sits on the slide. He slides down fast. He laughs. + +"Me too!" Anna says. She runs to the slide. She climbs up the steps. She sits on the slide. She slides down fast. She laughs. + +Tom and Anna slide again and again. They have fun. + +But then they see a red dish on the grass. The dish is shiny. It has a picture of a cat on it. + +"Look, a dish!" Tom says. He picks up the dish. He holds it in his hands. He likes the dish. + +"Can I see?" Anna says. She wants to see the dish. She reaches for the dish. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom says. He pulls the dish away. He does not want to share. + +"Please, Tom!" Anna says. She tries to get the dish. She is sad. + +Tom and Anna start to fight. They tug and pull on the dish. They are angry. + +But then the dish breaks. It falls to the ground. It makes a loud noise. It has cracks and pieces. + +Tom and Anna stop fighting. They look at the dish. They are sorry. + +"Oh no, the dish!" Tom says. He feels bad. + +"Oh no, the dish!" Anna says. She feels bad. + +They look at each other. They say sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Anna says. "I should have asked nicely." + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Tom says. "I should have shared with you." + +They hug. They are friends again. + +They pick up the pieces of the dish. They throw them in the trash. They go back to the slide. They slide together. They have fun. +Lily wanted to tie her shoes by herself. She was a big girl now and she did not need help. She took the laces and tried to make a knot, but they were too long and slippery. She pulled and twisted them, but they only made a mess on her feet. + +"Let me help you, Lily," Mom said. She came to Lily and smiled. "You are doing great, but you need to make a loop first. Then you cross the laces and pull them through the loop. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to learn. Mom showed her how to make a loop with one lace. Lily copied her with the other lace. Then she crossed them and pulled them through. She did it! She made a knot! + +"Good job, Lily!" Mom said. "You tied your shoes! You are so smart and brave. Now you can go outside and play." + +Lily was happy. She hugged Mom and thanked her. Then she ran to the door. She wanted to see the world and have fun. She did not mind being clumsy sometimes. She knew she could always try again. +Tommy loves his brown scooter. He rides it every day in the park with his friends. He likes to go fast and make noises like a car. He also likes to do tricks and jumps on the ramps. + +One night, Tommy has a dream. He dreams that he is on his scooter, but it is not a normal scooter. It is a magic scooter that can fly. He flies high in the sky, over the trees and the houses. He sees birds and planes and stars. He feels happy and free. + +He hears a voice. It is his friend Lily. She is also on a magic scooter. She calls him and says, "Tommy, come with me. Let's have fun and explore the world." Tommy follows her and they fly together. They see mountains and oceans and deserts. They see animals and people and wonders. They laugh and talk and play. + +Tommy and Lily have a great time. They do not want to wake up. But then, they hear another voice. It is Tommy's mom. She says, "Tommy, it is time to get up. You have school today." Tommy opens his eyes and sees his mom. He feels sad and says, "Mom, I don't want to get up. I want to stay in my dream. It was so amazing." + +His mom smiles and says, "I know, Tommy. Dreams are wonderful. But you can always dream again. And you can also have fun in real life. You have your brown scooter, remember? And your friends. And your family. And many things to learn and do. Come on, get ready. Maybe you can tell me more about your dream later." + +Tommy nods and gets out of bed. He still thinks about his dream, but he also feels excited for the day. He hugs his mom and says, "OK, mom. I love you. And I love my brown scooter. And I love my dream." +Sara and Ben were playing in the field. They liked to run and jump in the tall wheat. The wheat was yellow and soft. It made a nice sound when the wind blew. + +"Look, Sara, a bird!" Ben said, pointing to the sky. "It is flying high and fast. Do you think it is going to its home?" + +Sara looked up and saw the bird. It was black and white and had a long tail. She smiled and said, "Maybe it is. Maybe it has a nest and a family. Do you think they are happy?" + +Ben nodded and said, "I think so. They have each other and the sky and the wheat. They are peaceful and free. They remind me of us. We have each other and the field and the sun. We are peaceful and free too." + +Sara hugged Ben and said, "You are right, Ben. We are lucky and happy. We have a lot of things to be thankful for. We should always remember that." + +They held hands and continued to play in the wheat. They felt the warmth of the sun and the breeze of the wind. They heard the song of the bird and the rustle of the wheat. They were peaceful and free. +Tom and Lily were twins who lived in a big house with their wealthy parents. They had many toys and clothes and books, but they were not happy. They wanted to play with other children and have fun. + +One day, their parents went out to a party and left them with a nanny. The nanny was very strict and mean. She made them do homework and chores and did not let them watch TV or play games. She only gave them water to drink and bread to eat. + +Tom and Lily were very bored and hungry. They decided to sneak out of their room and look for something else to drink and eat. They tiptoed down the stairs and saw a big couch in the living room. On the couch, there was a bottle of juice and a plate of cookies. + +"Look, Lily, juice and cookies!" Tom whispered. "Let's drink and eat them!" + +"OK, Tom, but we have to be quick and quiet!" Lily whispered back. + +They ran to the couch and grabbed the juice and cookies. They drank and ate as much as they could, feeling happy and full. They did not notice the nanny coming back from the kitchen. + +"Hey, you naughty children!" the nanny shouted. "What are you doing on the couch? How dare you drink and eat my juice and cookies? Go back to your room right now!" + +Tom and Lily dropped the juice and cookies and ran back to their room. They were scared and sorry. They wished their parents would come back soon and take them away from the nanny. They wished they had friends to play with and share their juice and cookies. They realized that being wealthy was not enough to make them happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. Sara has brown hair and brown eyes. Ben has blond hair and blue eyes. They are different, but they do not care. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Tom. He has red hair and green eyes. He is different too. He sees Sara and Ben playing. He wants to join them. He walks to them and says hello. + +Sara and Ben say hello back. They are nice. They ask Tom his name and what he likes to play. Tom tells them. He likes to play with cars and balls. Sara and Ben like to play with dolls and books. They are different, but they do not mind. + +They decide to share their toys and play together. They have fun. They laugh and smile. They are happy. They point to the sky and see the clouds. They point to the trees and see the birds. They point to each other and say love. They are different, but they are friends. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But they do not like to clean up after themselves. They leave their toys everywhere on the floor, on the couch, on the table. They make a big mess. + +One day, their mom comes home from work. She sees the living room and gets very angry. She says to Tom and Sam, "Look at this filthy living room! You have made a lot of waste with your toys! You are very naughty boys! You must clean up right now or you will have no dinner!" + +Tom and Sam do not want to clean up. They want to keep playing. They say to their mom, "No, mom, we do not want to clean up. We want to play. Cleaning up is boring. Please let us play some more!" + +Their mom does not let them play. She says, "No, boys, you cannot play any more. You have played enough. You must learn to be responsible and tidy. Cleaning up is not boring. It is important. If you do not clean up, you will have no dinner and no dessert!" + +Tom and Sam do not want to have no dinner and no dessert. They love dinner and dessert. They say to their mom, "OK, mom, we will clean up. We are sorry for making a mess. We will be good boys. Please do not be angry with us!" + +Their mom is happy to hear that. She says, "Thank you, boys, for cleaning up. I am not angry with you any more. I am proud of you for being responsible and tidy. You can have dinner and dessert. But next time, you must clean up after yourselves. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam understand. They say, "Yes, mom, we understand. We will clean up after ourselves next time. We love you, mom!" + +Their mom loves them too. She hugs them and kisses them. She says, "I love you too, boys. You are my sweet boys. Now, let's go and have dinner and dessert!" +Lily and Anna were sisters who liked to play dress-up. They had a big box of jewelry that their mom gave them. They had necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. They liked to pick different jewelry to match their outfits. + +One day, they were playing in their room when they heard a knock on the door. It was their cousin Ben, who came to visit. Ben was older than them and thought he knew everything. He saw them playing with the jewelry and said, "What are you doing? That's silly. Jewelry is for girls, not for boys. You should play with cars or trucks or dinosaurs." + +Lily and Anna were angry. They liked their jewelry and they did not like Ben's words. They said, "No, Ben. You are ignorant. Jewelry is for everyone who likes it. It does not matter if you are a girl or a boy. You can play with whatever you want. And we can play with whatever we want. You are not the boss of us." + +Ben was surprised. He did not expect them to talk back to him. He felt ashamed. He realized he was ignorant and rude. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily and Anna. You are right. I was ignorant and rude. Can I play with you? Can I try some of your jewelry?" + +Lily and Anna smiled. They were happy that Ben said sorry and wanted to play. They said, "Yes, Ben. You can play with us. You can try some of our jewelry. Here, pick a necklace. It will look nice on you." They gave him a necklace and helped him put it on. Then they picked more jewelry for themselves and for Ben. They had fun playing dress-up together. They learned that jewelry is for everyone who likes it. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box of blocks in the attic. They were very happy and started to build different things with the blocks. + +"Look, I made a house!" Tom said, showing his creation to Lily. + +"That's nice, but I made a castle!" Lily said, showing hers. "My castle is bigger and better than your house!" + +Tom felt sad and angry. He wanted to have a bigger and better block thing too. He thought of a plan. He waited until Lily was not looking, and then he took some of her blocks and added them to his house. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Lily asked, when she saw Tom with her blocks. "Those are mine! Give them back!" + +"No, they are mine now!" Tom said. "I need them to make my house bigger and better than your castle!" + +"That's not fair! You are a bad brother!" Lily said. She tried to grab her blocks back, but Tom pushed her away. + +They started to fight over the blocks. They shouted and pulled and threw the blocks at each other. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Their mom heard the loud noise and came to the attic. She saw the twins fighting and the blocks everywhere. She was very angry and disappointed. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over the blocks? Don't you know how to share and play nicely?" + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We wanted to have the best block thing and we forgot to share and play nicely." + +Mom shook her head. "That's not how you have success, my children. Success is not about having the best thing or being better than others. Success is about being kind, respectful, and creative. Success is about working together, not against each other. Success is about having fun, not fighting." + +She made them pick up the blocks and put them back in the box. Then she hugged them and said, "I love you, my children. But you need to learn to share and play nicely. Next time, why don't you try to build something together with the blocks? Maybe you can make something even bigger and better than a house or a castle. Maybe you can make a whole city!" + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They said they were sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to follow their mom's advice and build something together with the blocks. They learned their lesson and had more fun and success. +Lily and Max wanted to go on the water in their kayak. They liked to paddle and see the fish and the birds. But first they had to gather some things. They needed a life jacket, a paddle, a hat and a bottle of water. + +They went to the shed where they kept their things. But they could not find the paddle. They looked everywhere, but it was not there. They asked their mom, but she did not know where it was. They asked their dad, but he did not know either. + +They were sad and frustrated. They could not go on the water without the paddle. They wondered who took it and why. They decided to look around the yard and see if they could find it. + +They walked around the yard and saw their neighbor, Sam. Sam was playing with his dog, Spot. Spot was running and jumping and barking. He had something in his mouth. It was the paddle! + +Lily and Max ran to Sam and said, "Hey, that's our paddle! Spot took it from our shed! Give it back, please!" + +Sam looked at them and said, "Sorry, I did not know it was yours. Spot likes to fetch things. He is very persistent. He saw the paddle and thought it was a stick. He ran to the shed and grabbed it. I tried to stop him, but he was too fast." + +Sam called Spot and said, "Drop it, boy. Drop it." Spot dropped the paddle and wagged his tail. He looked at Lily and Max and licked his nose. He wanted to play with them. + +Lily and Max were happy to get their paddle back. They thanked Sam and said, "It's OK, we forgive you and Spot. He is a good dog, but he should not take things that are not his. Do you want to come with us on the water? We have an extra life jacket and hat. It will be fun." + +Sam smiled and said, "Sure, I would love to. Let me get my things and I'll be right back." He ran to his house and got his life jacket and hat. + +Lily and Max gathered their things and went to the kayak. They waited for Sam and then helped him get in. They put on their life jackets and hats and took their paddles. They pushed the kayak into the water and started to paddle. They had a great time on the water. They saw fish and birds and waved to their parents. They forgot about their problem and enjoyed their adventure. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. But today it is raining. The sky is gray and the ground is wet. Tom and Anna are sad. They miss the park. + +"Can we go to the park, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"No, Tom, it is too wet. You will get sick. You can play inside with Anna," Mom says. + +Tom and Anna go to Tom's room. They have some toys, but they are bored. They want to see the trees and the flowers and the birds. They want to swing and slide and run. + +"Look, Tom, the window is open!" Anna says. She sees a little bird on the window sill. The bird is wet and cold. It looks at Tom and Anna. + +"Hello, bird. Do you miss the park, too?" Tom says. + +The bird nods. It makes a soft sound. Tom and Anna smile. They feel sorry for the bird. + +"Can we help the bird, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, Anna, you can. You can give the bird some bread and water. And you can make a warm nest for the bird with some paper and cotton," Mom says. + +Tom and Anna do what Mom says. They feed the bird and make a nest. The bird eats and drinks and snuggles in the nest. It looks happy. Tom and Anna are happy, too. They have a new friend. + +"Thank you, Tom and Anna. You are very kind. I will come back when the sun is out," the bird says. + +"You are welcome, bird. We will miss you. But we are glad you are safe and warm," Tom and Anna say. + +They wave goodbye to the bird. They hope the rain will stop soon. They want to go to the park with the bird. They want to have fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, towers and animals with the blocks. + +One day, they have a big fight. Anna wants to make a house with the blue blocks. Ben wants to make a car with the blue blocks. They both grab the blue blocks and pull hard. The blocks fall on the floor and break. Anna and Ben are angry and sad. They shout at each other and go to different corners of the room. + +"Blue blocks are mine!" Anna says. + +"No, they are mine!" Ben says. + +They do not play with each other anymore. They play with other blocks, but they are not happy. They miss their friend. + +After a while, they feel sorry. They do not like to fight. They want to play together again. They look at each other and say sorry. + +"Sorry, Anna. I was mean. You can have some blue blocks." Ben says. + +"Sorry, Ben. I was mean too. You can have some blue blocks as well." Anna says. + +They smile and hug. They are friends again. They decide to share the blue blocks and make something new. They unite the blue blocks with other blocks and make a big rocket. They pretend to fly to the moon and have fun. They are happy. +Tom likes trains. He has a toy train that he plays with every day. He makes it go fast and slow, and he makes it stop and go. He likes to feed his train with coal and water, and he likes to make it whistle. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big train on the tracks. It is shiny and loud, and it has many cars. Tom wants to see the train up close, but his mom says they have to wait. She says the train is not for playing, and it is dangerous to go near it. + +Tom feels anxious. He wants to feed the train with coal and water, and he wants to make it whistle. He thinks the train is hungry and thirsty, and he thinks it wants to say hello. He does not listen to his mom, and he runs to the train. + +His mom sees him and shouts. She runs after him and grabs him. She is angry and scared. She says he could have been hurt by the train, and he has to be careful. She says he has to listen to her, and he has to stay away from the train. + +Tom is sorry. He hugs his mom and says he loves her. He says he loves the train too, but he will not go near it again. He says he will feed his toy train at home, and he will make it whistle. His mom smiles and says she loves him too. She says they can watch the train from a safe distance, and they can wave to the people on it. Tom is happy. He likes trains, but he likes his mom more. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to climb the big oak tree and pretend they were birds. They made nests with leaves and twigs and sang songs to each other. + +But today, the sky was gray and the wind was cold. Lily and Tom felt cold in their nests. They shivered and hugged each other. + +"Let's go home, Lily," Tom said. "It's too cold to play here." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to go home and have some hot cocoa. But as they climbed down the tree, they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running towards them. Lily and Tom were scared. They did not like big dogs. + +"Help, help!" they cried. "Go away, dog!" + +But the dog did not go away. It came closer and closer. Lily and Tom ran to the fence. They tried to climb over it, but it was too high. They looked for a hole, but there was none. They were trapped. + +They cried louder and louder. They hoped someone would hear them and help them. But no one came. They felt alone and helpless. + +Then, they saw a man. The man was walking on the sidewalk. He had a stick and a hat. He did not hear the dog or the children. He was deaf. + +Lily and Tom waved their arms and tried to get his attention. They pointed at the dog and made faces of fear. They hoped the man would see them and help them. + +The man saw them. He saw the dog too. He understood their problem. He smiled and waved his stick. He walked towards the dog. He said something to the dog, but Lily and Tom did not hear him. They only saw the dog stop barking and wag its tail. The dog liked the man. The man liked the dog. + +The man opened the gate and let the children out. He patted the dog and gave it a treat. He patted the children and gave them a hug. He pointed at his ear and shook his head. He pointed at his mouth and smiled. He pointed at his heart and nodded. He said something to the children, but Lily and Tom did not hear him. They only saw his kindness and felt his warmth. + +They smiled and nodded. They pointed at their ears and shook their heads. They pointed at their mouths and said thank you. They pointed at their hearts and nodded. They hugged the man and the dog. They felt safe and happy. + +They waved goodbye and ran home. They told their mom and dad about their adventure. They said they met a deaf man and a big dog. They said they were scared and cold, but then they were brave and warm. They said they made new friends. + +Their mom and dad were proud of them. They gave them hot cocoa and cookies. They hugged them and kissed them. They said they loved them. + +Lily and Tom drank their cocoa and ate their cookies. They shivered no more. They felt cozy and sleepy. They said they loved their mom and dad. They said they loved their new friends. They closed their eyes and dreamed of birds and trees. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big red truck with a long handle. The truck was for putting out fires. Tom and Lily wanted to see the truck. + +They ran to the truck and climbed on it. They saw buttons and levers and hoses. They wanted to touch them. They did not know they were dangerous. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". + +A man in a yellow suit came out of the park office. He was a fireman. He saw Tom and Lily on the truck. He was angry and scared. He shouted at them to get off the truck. He ran to the truck and grabbed the handle. He pulled it hard. He wanted to save Tom and Lily. + +But he was too late. Tom and Lily had pushed a button. The button made the hose spray water. The water was very strong. It pushed Tom and Lily off the truck. They fell on the grass. They were wet and hurt and scared. + +The fireman turned off the hose. He ran to Tom and Lily. He checked if they were okay. He was glad they were not badly hurt. He was also very mad. He told them they were naughty and foolish. He told them they could have started a fire or hurt someone. He told them they should never touch a fire truck. He told them it was dangerous. + +Tom and Lily were sorry. They said they were sorry. They said they did not know. They said they were curious. They said they liked the truck. The fireman was still mad, but he was also kind. He said he understood. He said he liked the truck too. He said he would show them the truck, but only if they promised to listen and not touch. Tom and Lily promised. They said they would listen and not touch. The fireman smiled. He said okay. He said he would show them the truck. He said he would teach them how to be safe. Tom and Lily were happy. They said thank you. They said they wanted to learn. They followed the fireman to the truck. They learned how to be safe. +Timmy loved to go to the circus with his mom and dad. He liked to see the animals, the acrobats, and the clowns. His favorite clown was Bobo, who had a big red nose, funny clothes, and a bicycle horn. Bobo always made Timmy laugh with his jokes and tricks. + +One day, Timmy got a special surprise. His mom and dad told him that they had a ticket for him to meet Bobo after the show. Timmy was so happy and excited. He could not wait to talk to Bobo and see his bicycle horn up close. + +When the show was over, Timmy followed his mom and dad to the backstage area, where Bobo was waiting for him. Bobo smiled and waved at Timmy, and gave him a big hug. + +"Hello, Timmy! I'm so glad to meet you. You are a very gifted boy, you know that?" Bobo said. + +"Thank you, Bobo. You are very gifted too. You are the best clown ever!" Timmy said. + +"Thank you, Timmy. You are very kind. Do you want to see my bicycle horn?" Bobo asked. + +"Yes, please!" Timmy said. + +Bobo took out his bicycle horn and showed it to Timmy. He explained how it worked, and let Timmy try it. Timmy honked the horn and giggled. He loved the sound. + +"Can I keep it, Bobo?" Timmy asked. + +Bobo looked at Timmy with a twinkle in his eye. He had a plan. + +"Well, Timmy, I have an idea. How about we trade? You can have my bicycle horn, and I can have something of yours. Something very special and important. Something that you always have with you. Do you know what it is?" Bobo said. + +Timmy thought for a moment. He looked at his hands, his feet, his clothes, his hair. He did not know what Bobo wanted. + +"What is it, Bobo?" Timmy asked. + +Bobo leaned closer to Timmy and whispered in his ear. + +"Your nose!" Bobo said. + +Before Timmy could react, Bobo reached out and grabbed Timmy's nose with his hand. He pulled it off and put it on his own face. Then he gave Timmy his bicycle horn and his big red nose. + +"Ha ha ha! Now I have two noses, and you have none! How do you like that, Timmy?" Bobo said. + +Timmy felt his face and realized that Bobo had taken his nose. He was shocked and scared. He did not like that at all. He wanted his nose back. + +"Bobo, that's not fair! Give me back my nose!" Timmy cried. + +Bobo laughed and honked his horn. He ran away from Timmy, leaving him with his red nose and his horn. + +"Bye bye, Timmy! Thanks for the nose! See you next time!" Bobo said. + +Timmy started to cry. He did not want to see Bobo again. He wanted his mom and dad. He wanted his nose. + +"Mom! Dad! Help me! Bobo took my nose!" Timmy shouted. + +Timmy's mom and dad heard his cry and came to his rescue. They saw Bobo running away with Timmy's nose, and Timmy holding Bobo's nose and horn. They understood what had happened. They were angry and worried. + +"Bobo, stop! That's not nice! Return Timmy's nose right now!" Timmy's mom and dad yelled. + +They chased after Bobo, who tried to escape. But he was not fast enough. Timmy's mom and dad caught up with him and grabbed his arm. + +"Bobo, that was a very bad joke. You scared Timmy. You hurt his feelings. You need to apologize and give him back his nose." Timmy's mom said. + +Bobo looked at Timmy's mom and dad. He saw that they were serious. He felt sorry for what he had done. He realized that he had gone too far. + +"I'm sorry, Timmy's mom and dad. I'm sorry, Timmy. I was just trying to be funny. I didn't mean to make you cry. Here, take your nose back. And keep the horn. It's a gift from me." Bobo said. + +Bobo took off Timmy's nose and gave it back to him. He also gave him his horn. Timmy took his nose and put it back on his face. He felt better. He also took the horn and thanked Bobo. + +"Thank you, Bobo. I forgive you. But don't do that again, okay?" Timmy said. + +"Okay, Timmy. I promise. I hope you still like me. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a bike and a kite. They had fun with their toys, but they wanted to see something new. They saw a big lake with green water and many birds. They wanted to go closer and look at the lake. + +"Let's go to the lake, Sam," Tom said. "Maybe we can see some fish or frogs." + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. Mom said not to go too far," Sam said. They walked to the lake and saw some ducks and geese. They threw some bread to the birds and watched them eat. + +Tom saw something else in the water. It was long and dark and had many teeth. It was an alligator. Tom was curious and wanted to touch it. He threw a stick to the alligator and whistled to make it come. The alligator saw the stick and swam to Tom. + +"Look, Sam, an alligator! It likes me!" Tom said. He reached out his hand to the alligator. + +"Tom, no! That's dangerous! The alligator can bite you!" Sam said. He was scared and ran to get help. He saw a man with a hat and a coat. He looked wealthy and important. He had a phone in his hand. + +"Sir, sir, please help! My brother is playing with an alligator!" Sam said. He pointed to the lake. + +The man looked at Sam and then at the lake. He saw Tom and the alligator. He was shocked and angry. + +"What are you doing, you foolish boys? That's my alligator! I bought it for my zoo! It's very expensive and rare! Get away from it, now!" The man said. He ran to the lake and shouted at Tom. + +Tom was surprised and scared. He let go of the stick and backed away from the alligator. The alligator snapped at the stick and growled. The man took out a rope and threw it around the alligator's neck. He pulled the rope and dragged the alligator to his car. + +"Thank you, sir, for saving my brother," Sam said. He hugged Tom and cried. + +"You're welcome, but don't ever do that again. Alligators are not toys. They are wild and dangerous. You're lucky I was here. Now go home and tell your mom what happened," The man said. He drove away with his alligator. + +Tom and Sam learned their lesson. They never played with alligators again. They were happy with their ball, their bike and their kite. They were happy with each other. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. Sometimes they jog with their dogs. They have fun and get tired. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to jog with their dogs. But they have a problem. Their dogs are not organized. They run everywhere and bark loud. They do not listen to Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben are anxious. They do not want to lose their dogs. They do not want to make noise. They do not want to get in trouble. + +They try to organize their dogs. They call their names and give them treats. They put leashes on them and hold them tight. They say, "Good dogs, stay with us. We will jog together." + +Their dogs calm down and follow them. Anna and Ben smile and say, "We did it! We organized our dogs. Now we can jog and have fun." They jog with their dogs and enjoy the sun. They are happy and proud. +Sara was a spoiled girl who always wanted new toys. She did not like to share with her brother Tom or her friends. One day, she saw a shiny ring in her mom's drawer. She wanted to wear it and pretend she was a princess. + +She took the ring and put it on her finger. It was too big for her, but she did not care. She went to the mirror and smiled. She looked so pretty. She heard her mom calling her for lunch, but she did not want to go. She wanted to play with the ring. + +She ran to her room and closed the door. She lay on her bed and looked at the ring. She heard a tiny voice coming from the ring. She was surprised and scared. She brought the ring closer to her ear. + +"Hello, hello, can you hear me?" the voice said. "I am a fairy trapped in this ring. You have to help me. You have to enter the ring and free me." + +Sara did not believe the voice. She thought it was a trick. She said, "No, I will not enter the ring. It is mine. I like it. Go away." + +The voice said, "Please, please, I beg you. If you enter the ring, I will grant you three wishes. You can have anything you want. Don't you want to be a real princess?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She liked the idea of having three wishes. She liked the idea of being a real princess. She said, "Okay, okay, I will enter the ring. How do I do it?" + +The voice said, "Just say the magic word: 'enter'. And you will enter the ring." + +Sara said, "Enter." And she entered the ring. + +But it was a trap. The voice was not a fairy. It was a wicked witch who wanted to escape from the ring. As soon as Sara entered the ring, the witch switched places with her. The witch came out of the ring and laughed. She said, "Ha ha ha, thank you, foolish girl. You have set me free. Now you will stay in the ring forever. And I will take your place and enjoy your life. Goodbye." + +She put the ring in her pocket and ran out of the room. She saw Sara's mom waiting for her in the kitchen. She pretended to be Sara and said, "Hi, mom. I'm hungry. Can I have some lunch?" + +Sara's mom did not notice anything strange. She said, "Sure, honey. Come and sit down. You look so pretty today. Did you find something new in my drawer?" + +The witch smiled and said, "Yes, mom. I found a ring. A very special ring." +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But their favorite was the octopus. The octopus had eight arms and a big head. It was in a big tank of water with rocks and plants. + +"Look, mom, the octopus is moving!" Lily said. She pointed at the tank. The octopus was changing colors and squeezing into a small hole. + +"It can do that because it has no bones," mom said. "It can also squirt ink when it is scared or angry." + +"Can we touch it, mom?" Tom asked. He wanted to feel the octopus's arms. + +"No, Tom, we can't," mom said. "The octopus might not like it. And some octopuses have sharp teeth or poison." + +Tom was sad. He really wanted to touch the octopus. He saw a sign that said "Do not tap on the glass". He had an urge to tap on the glass. He thought maybe the octopus would come out and play with him. + +"Tom, don't do that!" Lily said. She saw Tom raise his hand to tap on the glass. She grabbed his arm and pulled him away. "You will make the octopus mad. And you will make mom mad too." + +Tom lowered his hand. He looked at Lily. She was right. He did not want to make the octopus or mom mad. He said sorry to Lily and mom. He gave them a hug. + +"Let's go see the hairy bears, Tom," Lily said. She smiled at him. "They are big and fluffy and cute." + +"Okay, Lily," Tom said. He smiled back. He forgot about the octopus. He followed Lily and mom to the hairy bears. They had fun watching them eat and play. Tom and Lily loved the zoo. +Lila and Sam were friends who liked to make things. They had paint and clay and paper and scissors. They could make anything they wanted. + +One day, they decided to make animals with clay. Lila made a cat with green eyes and a pink nose. Sam made a dog with brown fur and a blue collar. They were very proud of their animals. + +"Look at my cat!" Lila said. "She is very pretty and soft." + +"Look at my dog!" Sam said. "He is very strong and brave." + +They put their animals on the table and looked at them. They were happy with their work. + +But then they had an idea. They wanted to make their animals more original. They took some paint and brushes and started to paint their animals. + +Lila painted her cat with yellow stripes and purple spots. Sam painted his dog with red dots and orange stars. They mixed the colors and made new ones. They had fun painting their animals. + +When they finished, they looked at their animals again. They were very different from before. They were very colorful and original. + +"Wow!" Lila said. "Your dog is amazing! He looks like a rainbow." + +"Wow!" Sam said. "Your cat is awesome! She looks like a flower." + +They smiled at each other and hugged their animals. They were very happy with their original animals. They decided to show them to their teacher and their friends. They knew they would like them too. +Lily and her mom went to the store. Lily wanted to buy a toy. She saw a big box with a picture of a wild animal. It was a lion. Lily liked lions. They were yellow and loud and had long hair. + +"Mom, can I buy the lion?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, you can't buy the lion. It is too big and too expensive. And it is not a real lion. It is just a toy that makes noise." Mom said. + +"But I want the lion! It is so cool and fun! Please, mom, please!" Lily begged. + +Lily's mom was frustrated. She tried to explain to Lily that they had to buy other things, like food and clothes and books. But Lily did not listen. She cried and screamed and kicked. She did not want to leave the lion. + +People in the store looked at Lily and her mom. They shook their heads and frowned. Some of them said, "What a spoiled child!" or "What a bad mom!" + +Lily's mom felt sad and angry. She grabbed Lily's hand and dragged her out of the store. She did not buy the lion. She did not buy anything. She took Lily home and put her in her room. She said, "You are in time out, Lily. You need to learn to behave and to be grateful for what you have. You can't always get what you want." + +Lily was still crying in her room. She did not understand why her mom was so mean. She did not want to be in time out. She wanted to buy the lion. She wanted to play with the wild animal. She wanted to be happy. +Sara and Tom were in the car with Mom and Dad. They were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Sara and Tom liked Grandma and Grandpa, but they did not like the long car ride. They were bored and hungry. + +"Mom, can we have a snack?" Sara asked. + +"Not now, sweetie. We'll be there soon," Mom said. + +"But I'm hungry!" Tom whined. + +"Me too!" Sara agreed. + +They started to cry and kick the seats. Mom and Dad looked unhappy. + +"Stop it, you two. You're making a lot of noise," Dad said. + +He turned on the radio to play some music. Sara and Tom did not like the music. They wanted to listen to their own songs. + +"Turn it off! Turn it off!" they shouted. + +Dad turned off the radio. He sighed. + +"Look, kids, I know you're hungry and bored, but we have to be patient. It's not safe to eat in the car. You could choke or spill. And we can't play your songs because they're on your tablet, and your tablet is in the trunk. You have to wait until we get to Grandma and Grandpa's house, okay?" he explained. + +Sara and Tom pouted. They did not want to wait. They wanted to have fun now. + +They looked out the window and saw some cows and horses. They tried to count them, but they lost track. They saw some birds and flowers. They tried to name them, but they did not know them all. They saw some signs and lights. They tried to read them, but they were too hard. + +They felt tired and grumpy. They wished they were at Grandma and Grandpa's house already. + +They leaned on each other and hugged. They tried to comfort each other. + +"It's okay, Sara. We'll be there soon," Tom said. + +"It's okay, Tom. We'll have a lot of snacks and toys," Sara said. + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They did not hear Mom and Dad talking. + +"They're so cute when they're asleep," Mom said. + +"They're so loud when they're awake," Dad said. + +They smiled and kissed. They checked the buckle on their seat belts. They drove on. They were almost there. +Lily and Ben were eager to play in the bathtub. They liked to splash and make bubbles with the soap. They had many toys to play with, like ducks and boats and cups. + +But Lily did not like the drain. She thought it was a scary hole that could suck her in. She always stayed away from it and asked Ben to cover it with a toy. + +One day, Ben wanted to play a trick on Lily. He waited until she was busy with a duck and then he moved the toy that was covering the drain. He saw the water start to go down the hole and he said, "Look, Lily, the drain is hungry! It wants to eat you!" + +Lily turned around and saw the drain. She was very scared and screamed. She tried to get away from it, but she slipped and fell. She hit her head on the edge of the tub and started to cry. + +Ben felt bad for scaring Lily. He did not mean to hurt her. He ran to get their mom and told her what happened. Mom came and helped Lily. She put a band-aid on her head and hugged her. She told Ben that he should not scare his sister and that he should say sorry. + +Ben said sorry to Lily and gave her a hug. He said he would not scare her again. He said he would share his toys with her and let her choose what to play. Lily forgave Ben and smiled. They decided to play with the bubbles and the ducks and forget about the drain. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's stand on the box and look," Anna says. + +"OK," Ben says. They stand on the box and peek inside. They see many yellow things. + +"Wow, look at all the bananas!" Anna says. + +"Yummy, I like bananas," Ben says. They take some bananas and eat them. They are sweet and soft. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a monkey. The monkey is angry. The box is his home. The bananas are his food. + +"Hey, give me back my bananas!" the monkey says. He jumps out of the box and chases Anna and Ben. + +"Run, run!" Anna says. + +"Help, help!" Ben says. They drop the bananas and run away. The monkey picks up the bananas and goes back to the box. + +Anna and Ben are scared. But they also think it is funny. They laugh and laugh. + +"Sorry, monkey," Anna says. + +"We didn't know," Ben says. + +They find another place to play. They are still friends. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a path. They wanted to go up the path and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find something cool!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. Mom said not to go too far." + +They ran up the path. It was steep and rocky. They had to hold hands and help each other. They saw some flowers and some birds. They were happy. + +They reached the top of the hill. They looked around. They saw a big lake. It was blue and shiny. They saw some ducks and some fish. They wanted to go closer. + +"Look, Lily!" Tom said. "The lake is so pretty! Can we go and touch it?" + +"Wait, Tom!" Lily said. "What is that?" + +She pointed to a big machine. It was black and noisy. It had a long wire. The wire went into the lake. The machine was making bubbles and smoke. + +"That is a record machine," Tom said. "Dad has one at home. He uses it to record his voice and music." + +"But why is it here?" Lily asked. "What is it recording?" + +They went closer to the machine. They saw a button. It said "play". Tom pushed the button. They heard a voice. It was loud and scary. + +"Hello, hello, hello," the voice said. "This is a test, a test, a test. I am recording the sound of the lake, the lake, the lake. The lake is disgusting, disgusting, disgusting. It is full of trash and dirt and oil, oil, oil. Do not touch the lake, the lake, the lake. It will make you sick, sick, sick." + +Lily and Tom were shocked. They looked at the lake again. They saw the trash and the dirt and the oil. They saw the ducks and the fish. They looked sad and sick. + +"Tom, this is bad," Lily said. "The lake is not pretty. It is disgusting. The machine is not cool. It is mean. We have to tell Mom and Dad. Maybe they can help." + +"OK, Lily," Tom said. "Let's go back. We have to be fast. We have to be brave." + +They ran down the path. They held hands and helped each other. They saw the flowers and the birds. They were sorry. + +They reached the park. They saw Mom and Dad. They told them what they saw and heard. Mom and Dad were angry and sad. + +"Thank you, Lily and Tom," Mom said. "You did the right thing. You were smart and good. We will call the people who can fix the lake and the machine. We will make them stop and clean. We will make them pay and say sorry. We will save the lake and the animals. We will make it pretty again." + +Lily and Tom hugged Mom and Dad. They were happy. They hoped the lake would be better soon. They hoped the machine would be gone. They hoped the voice would be quiet. They hoped the park would be safe. They hoped they could play again. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. Tim wants to go near the pond and feed the ducks. Sam says no, it is too wet and dangerous. + +But Tim does not listen. He urges Sam to come with him. He says it will be fun and they can see the fish better. Sam is scared, but he follows Tim. He does not want to be alone. + +They walk to the edge of the pond. Tim throws some bread to the ducks. The ducks come closer and make loud noises. Sam thinks they are angry. He tells Tim to stop and go back. But Tim does not stop. He wants to touch a duck. He leans over the pond and reaches out his hand. + +Suddenly, a big fish jumps out of the water and bites Tim's hand. Tim screams and falls into the pond. Sam screams too. He tries to help Tim, but he cannot swim. He calls for help, but no one hears him. + +The water is cold and deep. Tim and Sam are wet and scared. They cannot breathe. Their brains stop working. They sink to the bottom of the pond. The ducks and the fish swim away. The end. +Sara and Tom were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig in the dirt and find things. Sometimes they found rocks, shells, or coins. But today they found something different. It was a round thing with holes in it. It was dirty and black. + +"What is this?" Sara asked, holding it up. + +"I don't know," Tom said, looking at it. "Maybe it's a toy." + +They took it inside and showed it to Mom. Mom looked surprised and a little sad. + +"Where did you find this?" she asked. + +"In the backyard," Sara said. "Can we keep it?" + +Mom sighed. "This is not a toy, kids. This is an ashtray. It's something people use to put out their cigarettes. Your grandpa used to have one like this. He smoked a lot and it made him sick. He died before you were born." + +Sara and Tom felt sorry for Mom. They did not like cigarettes. They smelled bad and made people cough. + +"Can we throw it away?" Tom asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, this ashtray was special to your grandpa. He got it from his friend who traveled to a faraway place. It has a mysterious pattern on it. See?" She wiped some of the dirt off and showed them. The ashtray had a blue and yellow design with stars and moons. + +"It's pretty," Sara said. + +"Yes, it is," Mom said. "Maybe we can restore it. That means we can clean it and make it look new again. Then we can put it on the shelf and remember your grandpa. He loved you very much, even if you never met him." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They liked the idea of restoring the ashtray. They helped Mom wash it and dry it. Then they put it on the shelf next to a picture of Grandpa. He was smiling and holding a cigarette. + +"Maybe he can see us from the sky," Sara said. + +"Maybe he can," Mom said. "And maybe he's happy that we found his ashtray." +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden with their dog, Spot. Spot was a big, brown dog who liked to run and jump and bark. Tom and Lily loved Spot very much. + +One day, they saw a big fire in the sky. It was very bright and hot and loud. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran to their mom and dad, who were inside the house. Spot ran with them. + +"Mom, dad, what is that?" Tom asked, pointing to the fire. + +"That is a rocket, Tom. It is going to the moon," mom said, hugging him. + +"Why is it going to the moon?" Lily asked, holding Spot's fur. + +"It is going to explore the moon, Lily. It is very exciting," dad said, smiling. + +"Can we go to the moon too?" Tom asked, looking at the rocket. + +"Maybe one day, Tom. But not today. Today we stay here and watch the rocket," mom said, kissing his cheek. + +The rocket went higher and higher, until it was a small dot in the sky. Then it disappeared. Tom and Lily clapped their hands. Spot wagged his tail. + +"Wow, that was amazing!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it was. But you know what is more amazing?" Lily said. + +"What?" Tom asked. + +"Our dog, Spot. He is the best dog in the world," Lily said, hugging him. + +"Yes, he is. He is our friend. We love him," Tom said, petting him. + +Spot licked their faces. He was happy. He had a good family. He was not a poor dog. He was a lucky dog. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they want the same toy. Then they fight. + +One day, Tom and Sam see a big red car. It is shiny and fast. They both want to play with it. They run to the car and grab it. + +"Let go! It is mine!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Sam says. + +They pull and push. They are angry. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Sam fighting over the car. + +"Stop! Stop!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting? You have many toys. You can share." + +But Tom and Sam do not listen. They still fight. + +Mom is sad. She takes the car away. She puts it on a high shelf. + +"Now you cannot play with it. You have to learn to be nice. Say sorry to each other." Mom says. + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They feel bad. They do not want to make Mom sad. They do not want to fight. + +They say sorry to each other. They hug. They say they love each other. + +Mom smiles. She is happy. She gives them a kiss. She says they can play with the car later. But only if they share. + +Tom and Sam nod. They agree. They go to play with other toys. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big sack near a bench. They open the sack and see many things inside. They see a ball, a hat, a book, and a trumpet. + +"Wow, look at this trumpet!" Tom says. He picks up the trumpet and blows into it. It makes a loud noise. "Brrr, brrr, brrr!" + +Lily covers her ears. "That is too loud, Tom! You are hurting my ears!" she says. She takes the trumpet from Tom and puts it back in the sack. "Let's play with something else." + +Tom nods. He sees the ball and the hat. He has an idea. He puts the hat on his head and throws the ball to Lily. "Catch, Lily!" he says. + +Lily catches the ball and laughs. She throws the ball back to Tom. "You look funny with that hat, Tom!" she says. + +They play with the ball and the hat for a long time. They forget about the trumpet and the sack. They have fun in the park. +Sam and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big red truck with a handle on the side. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Sam said. He ran to the truck and pulled the handle. Nothing happened. He pulled harder. Still nothing. + +"Maybe you need to shake it," Anna said. She joined Sam and they both shook the handle. They heard a jingle and a clank. The truck opened and lots of toys spilled out. + +"Wow!" Sam and Anna said. They saw balls, dolls, cars, books and more. They were so happy. They picked up the toys and played with them. + +A man came out of a nearby house. He saw Sam and Anna and smiled. He was the owner of the truck. He was a generous man who liked to share his toys with children. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Do you like my toys?" + +"Yes, thank you!" Sam and Anna said. They gave him a hug. + +"You're welcome," he said. "You can play with them as long as you want. Just remember to put them back in the truck when you're done." + +Sam and Anna nodded. They thanked him again and continued to play. They had a lot of fun with the toys and the handle that made them shake. +Lily was a princess who liked to play with her toys. She had a big room with many dolls, books, and puzzles. But her favorite toy was her shiny crown. She liked to wear it and pretend she was the queen of the castle. + +One day, her friend Max came to visit. He was a prince who lived in another kingdom. He brought a gift for Lily: a new puzzle with many pieces. Lily was eager to open it and see what it was. + +"Thank you, Max!" she said. "This looks fun. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Max said. "But can I try your crown first? It is so pretty. I want to see how it feels." + +Lily thought for a moment. She loved her crown, but she also liked to share. She decided to let Max try it. + +"Okay, you can wear it for a little while," she said. "But be careful. It is very special to me." + +She took off her crown and gave it to Max. He put it on his head and smiled. + +"Wow, I feel like a king!" he said. "Look at me, Lily. I am so handsome!" + +Lily laughed. She thought Max looked funny with the crown. It was too big for him and it slid down his forehead. + +"Come on, Max," she said. "Let's seat on the floor and do the puzzle. It will be more fun than the crown." + +Max agreed. He took off the crown and gave it back to Lily. She put it on her dresser and they sat on the floor. They opened the puzzle box and started to fit the pieces together. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the crown. They were happy to play with each other. +Ben and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. Mom said she would make a dish for them. She said it was from a distant place, where people spoke a different way. + +"What is it?" Ben asked. + +"It is called curry. It has rice and sauce and meat and vegetables. It is spicy and sweet and creamy. Do you want to try?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She liked to taste new things. + +"I don't know," Ben said. He was not sure. + +Mom put some curry on their plates. She gave them spoons and napkins. She told them to blow on the food before they ate. It was hot. + +Lily took a spoonful of curry. She put it in her mouth. She smiled. She liked it. It was tasty. + +Ben watched her. He was curious. He took a small bite of curry. He felt a tingling on his tongue. He made a face. He did not like it. It was too spicy. + +"Mom, I don't like this dish. It hurts my mouth. Can I have something else?" Ben said. + +"Sure, honey. I'm sorry you didn't like it. How about some bread and cheese?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. He liked bread and cheese. They were mild and soft. + +Mom gave him some bread and cheese. She also gave him some water to drink. She hugged him and kissed him. + +"It's okay, Ben. You don't have to like everything. But I'm proud of you for trying. Maybe next time you will like something from a distant place," Mom said. + +"Maybe," Ben said. He smiled. He loved Mom. He loved Lily. He loved bread and cheese. He was happy. +Lily liked to draw. She had many colors and papers. She drew animals, flowers, and people. She drew what she saw and what she dreamed. She was happy when she showed her drawings to her mom and dad. They always said, "Wow, Lily, you are a powerful artist!" + +One day, Lily drew a picture of a big dragon. It had wings, scales, and fire. Lily thought it was cool and scary. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. But when she went to the living room, she saw them talking to a man. He had a suit, a tie, and a briefcase. He looked serious and bored. + +"Mom, dad, look at my dragon!" Lily said, holding up her drawing. + +"Not now, Lily, we are busy," her mom said. "This is Mr. Smith. He is here to talk about our house." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted her mom and dad to see her dragon. She wanted them to say, "Wow, Lily, you are a powerful artist!" She did not care about Mr. Smith or the house. She threw her drawing on the floor and ran to her room. + +She cried on her bed. She did not want to draw anymore. She thought her mom and dad did not love her drawings. She thought they did not love her. + +After a while, she heard a knock on the door. It was her dad. He came in and sat on the bed. He hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was rude to you. I should have looked at your dragon. It is a beautiful drawing. You are a powerful artist." + +Lily sniffed and smiled. She hugged her dad back and said, "Thank you, dad. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily. And I love your drawings. They are amazing. They show me how you see the world and how you feel. They are your images. And I accept them. I accept you." + +Lily felt happy and proud. She showed her dad her other drawings. He said, "Wow, Lily, you are a powerful artist!" They laughed and talked. They did not care about Mr. Smith or the house. They cared about each other. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a sign that said "Mystery". They were curious and opened the box. Inside, they saw many old and strange things. There were books, clothes, tools, and a shiny ring. + +"Wow, look at this ring!" Ben said. "It is so pretty and sparkly. I want to keep it." + +"No, you can't keep it," Sam said. "This is not our box. It belongs to Grandpa. He is going to sell it at the market tomorrow. He needs money for his medicine." + +"But I really like it," Ben said. "Please, can I have it? Just for one day?" + +Sam was not sure. He was anxious. He knew Grandpa would be angry if he found out. But he also loved his brother and wanted to make him happy. He thought for a moment and said, "Okay, fine. You can have it for one day. But you have to promise to give it back to me tomorrow morning. And don't show it to anyone. It is a secret." + +Ben was happy. He hugged his brother and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! I promise I will give it back. You are the best brother ever!" + +He put the ring on his finger and ran to his room. He played with the ring all day. He pretended he was a king, a pirate, a magician. He felt very special and proud. + +The next morning, Sam knocked on Ben's door. He said, "Ben, wake up. It is time to give me back the ring. Grandpa is leaving for the market soon. We have to put it back in the box." + +But Ben did not answer. Sam opened the door and saw Ben lying on the bed. He was very pale and still. He had a fever and a rash. He was not breathing. + +Sam screamed and ran to get help. He did not know what had happened. He did not know that the ring was cursed. He did not know that whoever wore it would die in one day. He did not know that he had given his brother a mystery that killed him. He only knew that he had lost his brother and his best friend. He was very sad and sorry. He wished he had never opened the box. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the woods. They had a bow and some arrows that they made from sticks and string. They pretended to be hunters and shot at trees and rocks. One day, they saw a big deer with brown fur and horns. They wanted to catch it for their game. + +"Look, Tom, a deer!" Lila whispered. "Let's shoot it with our arrows!" + +"OK, Lila, but be quiet and careful. We don't want to scare it away." Tom said. He took an arrow from his bag and put it on his bow. He aimed at the deer and pulled the string. + +But the string was old and weak. It snapped and broke. The arrow flew off the bow and hit Lila in the chest. She fell to the ground with a cry of pain. Blood came out of her wound. + +"Lila! Lila!" Tom shouted. He ran to her and tried to help her. He was scared and sorry. He did not mean to hurt his friend. He wanted to play, not to pay. + +The deer heard the noise and ran away. It was peaceful in the woods, but not for Lila and Tom. Lila did not get up. She did not talk. She did not breathe. She was gone. Tom was alone. He cried and cried. He wished he could take back his arrow. He wished he could say sorry. He wished he could play with Lila again. But he could not. He had to pay for his mistake. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a beautiful dress that was pink and white. Lily always put Anna in her bed at night and gave her a kiss. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to clean your room. You have too many toys on the floor. Put them in the box, please." + +Lily did not want to clean her room. She wanted to play with Anna. She said, "No, mom. I want to play with Anna. She is my best friend." + +Mom said, "Lily, you have to clean your room. It is your responsibility. If you don't clean your room, you will lose your toys. And Anna will be sad, too. She likes a clean room." + +Lily did not listen to mom. She hid Anna under her pillow and ran to the living room. She saw an ancient book on the table. It was mom's book. It had many pictures and words. Lily wanted to see the book. She took the book and opened it. + +But the book was very old and fragile. When Lily opened it, the pages tore and fell to the floor. Lily was scared. She knew mom would be angry. She tried to fix the book, but she could not. She started to cry. + +Mom heard Lily cry and came to the living room. She saw the book and the pages on the floor. She was very upset. She said, "Lily, what did you do? This book is very important to me. It was my grandma's book. It is ancient. You can't play with it. You have to be careful with old things. They are precious." + +Lily felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to see the book. I didn't know it was ancient. I didn't mean to break it." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I know, Lily. But you have to listen to me. I told you to clean your room. If you had cleaned your room, you would not have taken the book. And you would not have hurt Anna, either. Look, she is under your pillow. Her dress is dirty and wrinkled. She needs a clean dress and a clean room. Don't you love Anna?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I love Anna. And I love you, too. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you. I will clean my room and take care of Anna. And I will never touch your ancient book again." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. I forgive you. And I love you, too. Come on, let's go to your room and clean it together. And then we can find a new dress for Anna. She will be happy, too." + +Lily and mom went to Lily's room and cleaned it. They put all the toys in the box. They found a new dress for Anna. It was blue and yellow. Lily put Anna in her bed and gave her a kiss. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I will always keep you clean and safe. You are my best friend." + +Anna smiled and said, "I love you, Lily. You are my best friend, too." + +The moral value of the story is: Listen to your parents and be responsible. Respect old things and take care of your toys. Love your friends and say sorry when you make a mistake. +Tommy was very excited to go with his dad to his office. He wanted to see where his dad worked and what he did. His dad told him to be careful and hold his hand when they walked on the street. + +When they got to the office, his dad introduced him to some of his friends. They smiled and said hello to Tommy. One of them gave him a sticker with a star on it. Tommy liked the sticker and put it on his shirt. + +Then his dad showed him his desk and his computer. He said he used the computer to write and draw and talk to other people. He let Tommy sit on his lap and press some buttons. Tommy made some funny noises and laughed. + +"Look, Tommy, this is a picture of you and mom and me," his dad said, pointing to a photo on his desk. "Do you remember when we went to the park and had a picnic?" + +"Yes, I remember," Tommy said. "We played with the ball and the kite and ate sandwiches and cookies. It was fun." + +His dad hugged him and said, "I love you, Tommy. You are my best buddy. I'm glad you came to visit me at my office." + +"I love you too, dad. You are my best buddy too. Your office is nice," Tommy said. + +They spent some more time together, looking at books and toys and talking to his dad's friends. Tommy had a good time and learned a lot. He was happy to see his dad's office. +Anna and Ben were twins who lived in a big city. They liked to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they saw a big hill in the park. It was very high and had many rocks and trees. + +"Let's climb the hill!" Ben said. He was brave and liked to try new things. + +"I don't know, Ben. It looks scary." Anna said. She was nervous and liked to be safe. + +"Come on, Anna. It will be fun. We can see the whole city from the top." Ben said. He took Anna's hand and started to walk up the hill. + +Anna followed Ben, but she was still nervous. She looked at the rocks and trees and wondered if they would fall or hurt them. She looked at the city and wondered if they would get lost or miss their mom and dad. + +"Ben, I want to go back." Anna said. She started to cry. + +"Don't cry, Anna. We are almost there. Look, there is a nice spot to sit and rest." Ben said. He pointed to a flat rock with some flowers. He smiled and tried to cheer up Anna. + +Anna and Ben sat on the rock and looked at the city. They saw the tall buildings, the cars, the people, and the birds. They saw their park, their home, and their mom and dad waving at them. + +"Wow, Ben. The city is beautiful." Anna said. She stopped crying and smiled. + +"I told you, Anna. It was worth it to climb the hill." Ben said. He hugged Anna and said, "You are brave, Anna. I'm proud of you." + +Anna and Ben hugged and said, "We love you, mom and dad. We love you, city. We love you, hill." They were happy and proud. They climbed down the hill and ran to their mom and dad. They told them about their adventure and showed them the flowers they picked. They had a great day in the park. +Tom and Mia are best friends. They like to play together in the park. They also like to tell jokes to make each other laugh. + +One day, they find a big box in the park. They wonder what is inside. They open the box and see a lot of shiny things. They are very happy. + +"Look, Mia, a crown!" Tom says. He puts the crown on his head and pretends to be a king. + +"Look, Tom, a necklace!" Mia says. She puts the necklace around her neck and pretends to be a queen. + +They laugh and have fun with the shiny things. + +Then, they see a funny mask in the box. It has a big nose, a big mouth, and big eyes. Tom has an idea. + +"Hey, Mia, I have a joke for you," he says. He puts the mask on his face and hides behind the box. + +"What is it, Tom?" Mia asks. + +Tom jumps out from behind the box and says, "Boo!" + +Mia sees Tom's face and blinks. She is surprised. Then, she laughs. She thinks Tom's joke is brilliant. + +"Tom, you are so funny!" she says. + +Tom laughs too. He takes off the mask and hugs Mia. + +They are very happy. They are best friends. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises like motors and race around the grass. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They were having fun. + +But then Tom saw Lily's car and wanted it. He said, "Give me your car, Lily. It is better than mine. I want the red car." Lily said, "No, Tom. This is my car. You have your own car. We can share, but you cannot take mine." Tom did not listen. He grabbed Lily's car and ran away. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She chased Tom and tried to get her car back. Tom was faster and ran to the other side of the garden. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, I have the red car. You cannot catch me." Lily felt more sad and angry. She wanted to slap Tom. + +But then she saw something. A big dog was running towards them. It was wild and barked loudly. It wanted to play with the toy cars. Tom was scared and dropped the red car. He ran to Lily and said, "Help me, Lily. The dog is wild. It will bite us." Lily was scared too, but she was also kind. She picked up the red car and said, "Come on, Tom. Let's go inside. The dog cannot follow us." + +They ran to the house and closed the door. The dog was still outside, but it could not get in. Lily and Tom were safe. They looked at each other and said, "Sorry." Lily said, "Sorry for wanting to slap you, Tom. That was not nice." Tom said, "Sorry for taking your car, Lily. That was not fair." They hugged and said, "Friends?" They nodded and smiled. They learned to share and to be kind. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours, and do not hurt others. Sharing and kindness are better than greed and anger. +Lily liked to dream. She dreamed of flying on a broom, of casting spells, of having a black cat. She wanted to be a witch. But her mom and dad said no. They said witches were bad and scary. They said Lily should dream of other things. + +One night, Lily had a very funny dream. She dreamed that a witch came to her room. The witch was not bad or scary. She was nice and friendly. She had a big smile and a purple hat. She said, "Hello, Lily. I heard you want to be a witch. Do you want to come with me and see some magic?" + +Lily was curious and excited. She said, "Yes, please. Can I bring my teddy bear?" The witch said, "Of course. He can be your familiar. Hop on my broom and hold on tight." Lily grabbed her teddy bear and climbed on the broom. The witch flew out of the window and into the night. + +They flew over the trees, the houses, the stars. They saw fairies, dragons, unicorns. They made rainbows, fireworks, bubbles. They had so much fun. Lily laughed and clapped. She said, "This is the best dream ever. Thank you, witch. You are very nice." + +The witch said, "You are very welcome, Lily. You are very brave and smart. You can be a witch if you want to. Don't let anyone tell you what to dream. Dreams are powerful and wonderful. They can make you happy and strong. But now, it is time to go back. Your mom and dad will miss you." + +Lily said, "Okay. Can I see you again?" The witch said, "Maybe. If you keep dreaming. And if you remember me. Goodbye, Lily. Sweet dreams." She kissed Lily on the cheek and flew back to her window. Lily waved and said, "Goodbye, witch. I will remember you. I will keep dreaming." + +She got off the broom and snuggled with her teddy bear. She closed her eyes and smiled. She had a very funny dream. She dreamed of being a witch. And she liked it. +Sam was a gifted boy. He could draw, sing, and count very well. He liked to show his skills to his friends and family. But sometimes, he felt very tired and stressed. He wanted to do everything perfectly, and he worried about making mistakes. + +One day, his mom took him to the park. She saw that Sam was frowning and holding his pencil very tightly. She said, "Sam, you need to relax. You are doing great, but you don't have to be the best at everything. Just have fun and enjoy yourself." + +Sam nodded, but he still felt nervous. He wanted to impress his mom with his drawing. He tried to draw a big tree with many leaves and birds. But he pressed too hard on the paper, and his pencil broke. He felt a sharp pain in his toe. He had stepped on a piece of the pencil. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. He dropped his paper and hugged his foot. His mom ran to him and checked his toe. She saw a small cut and a drop of blood. She said, "Oh, Sam, I'm sorry. Let me help you. It's not a big deal, just a little scratch. Here, I have a band-aid in my bag." + +She took out a band-aid and put it on his toe. She kissed his cheek and said, "There, all better. How do you feel?" + +Sam looked at his toe and smiled. He felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in his chest. He said, "I feel better, mom. Thank you. You are the best mom ever." + +His mom smiled and said, "You are welcome, Sam. You are the best son ever. And you know what? I have a surprise for you. I brought you a new pencil. A special one. It has a rainbow color. You can draw anything you want with it. It's a gift for you, because you are gifted." + +Sam's eyes lit up. He took the pencil and hugged his mom. He said, "Wow, mom, thank you. This is the best pencil ever. I love it. And I love you." + +His mom said, "I love you too, Sam. Now, let's go and find a nice spot to draw. And remember, just relax and have fun. You don't have to be perfect. You are already wonderful." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the woods near their cabin. One day, they found a big rock that was smooth and round. They decided to take turns sitting on it and pretending it was a horse. + +"I'm a cowboy and this is my horse!" Ben said, rocking back and forth on the rock. "Yee-haw!" + +Lily waited patiently for her turn, but Ben did not want to share. He rocked faster and faster, making loud noises. + +"Ben, it's my turn now!" Lily said, feeling jealous. "You've been on the rock for a long time!" + +"No, it's still my turn!" Ben said, holding on to the rock. "You can find another rock!" + +Lily looked around, but she did not see any other rocks that were as big and smooth as the one Ben was on. She felt angry and sad. She wanted to play with Ben, but he was being mean. + +She ran back to the cabin and told their mom what happened. Mom listened and hugged Lily. + +"That's not nice of Ben," Mom said. "He should share with you. Why don't you go back and tell him how you feel?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She went back to the woods and saw Ben still on the rock. He looked bored and lonely. + +"Ben, can I talk to you?" Lily asked. + +Ben looked at her and shrugged. + +"What do you want?" he asked. + +Lily took a deep breath and said, "I want to play with you, but you won't share the rock. That makes me feel jealous and sad. Can we take turns and be fair?" + +Ben thought for a moment and realized he had been selfish. He felt sorry for hurting Lily's feelings. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "You're right, we should share. Do you want to sit on the rock with me?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She climbed on the rock and sat next to Ben. They rocked together and pretended they were cowboys on a horse. They laughed and had fun. + +They learned that sharing was better than being jealous. They also learned that playing together was better than playing alone. They were happy twins who loved each other. +Mia and Ben are twins. They like to play in their bedroom. They have many toys and books. They know how to share and have fun. + +One day, they find a big box in the corner. They wonder what is inside. They open the box and see a fluffy puppy. The puppy is playful and friendly. It wags its tail and licks their faces. + +Mia and Ben are very happy. They hug the puppy and give it a name. They call it Spot. They know Spot is their new friend. They play with Spot in their bedroom. They throw a ball and Spot runs after it. They read a story and Spot listens. They sing a song and Spot barks along. + +Mia and Ben love Spot. They know Spot loves them too. They are a happy family. They cuddle with Spot on their bed. They say good night and close their eyes. They dream of more adventures with Spot. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big tent in the park. It was green and had a door with a zipper. + +"Let's go inside the tent!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK!" Sam said. He followed Lily to the tent. They opened the zipper and went inside. + +The tent was dark and cozy. They saw some pillows and blankets on the floor. They also saw a flashlight and some books. + +"Wow, this is like a secret house!" Sam said. He picked up the flashlight and turned it on. He shone it on the books. They had pictures of animals and cars and stars. + +"Look, Lily, this book has a story about a princess and a prince!" Sam said. He showed Lily the book. It had a picture of a girl with a crown and a boy with a sword. + +"They look happy," Lily said. She pointed at the picture. "See, they are kissing!" + +"Kissing? What is that?" Sam asked. He looked at the picture. He saw the girl and the boy touching their mouths. + +"It's when you like someone very much and you want to show them," Lily said. She smiled at Sam. "Do you want to try?" + +Sam felt shy. He liked Lily, but he did not know how to kiss. He wondered if it would hurt or tickle or taste funny. + +"OK, I guess," Sam said. He moved closer to Lily. He closed his eyes and puckered his lips. + +Lily did the same. She leaned forward and touched Sam's lips with hers. It felt soft and warm and nice. + +They kissed for a few seconds. Then they opened their eyes and looked at each other. They both giggled. + +"That was fun!" Lily said. "Let's do it again!" + +"OK!" Sam said. He kissed Lily again. + +They did not hear the zipper open. They did not see the man who came inside the tent. He was the owner of the tent. He was angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing in my tent?" he shouted. "Get out of here, you foolish kids!" + +Lily and Sam were scared. They dropped the book and the flashlight. They ran out of the tent. They grabbed their toys and ran to their parents. + +They did not go back to the tent. They did not kiss again. They were still best friends. But they never forgot their first kiss. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the pool. One day, Tom has a present for Mia. It is a toy fish. He puts it in the water and says, "Look, Mia, I have a present for you. Can you find it?" + +Mia is happy. She likes fish. She dives into the water and looks for the present. She sees the toy fish and swims to get it. But Tom is faster. He dives too and grabs the toy fish. He says, "Ha ha, I got it first. It is mine now." + +Mia is sad and angry. She says, "No, Tom, that is not fair. You said it was a present for me. Give it back." Tom says, "No, I like it too. It is fun to dive and catch it. You can try again." + +They start to fight over the toy fish. They pull and tug and splash. They forget to be nice to each other. They forget to have fun. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She says, "What are you doing, Tom and Mia? Why are you fighting? You are supposed to be friends. Sharing is caring. If you want to play with the toy fish, you have to take turns. And you have to say thank you and sorry." + +Tom and Mia feel ashamed. They know Mom is right. They say sorry to each other and thank you for the present. They decide to share the toy fish and take turns to dive and catch it. They smile and hug. They are friends again. They have fun in the pool. Mom is proud. She says, "You are smart, Tom and Mia. You know how to solve your problem. You know how to be kind. I love you." +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. Sara had a doll that looked like a queen. She had a long dress and a shiny crown. Ben had a truck that made loud noises. He liked to drive it around and make it go fast. + +"Look at my queen, Ben!" Sara said. "She is so pretty and nice. She can sing and dance and tell stories." + +"I don't care about your queen, Sara," Ben said. "She is boring and silly. My truck is better. It can go anywhere and do anything. It is strong and cool." + +Ben drove his truck towards Sara's doll. He wanted to knock it over and make Sara cry. Sara saw him and got scared. She grabbed her doll and tried to move away. + +"Stop, Ben! Don't hurt my queen!" Sara shouted. + +But Ben did not stop. He pushed his truck harder and faster. He reached Sara and her doll. He tried to pull the doll from Sara's hands. Sara held on tight. She did not want to lose her queen. + +"Let go, Sara! Give me your queen!" Ben yelled. + +"No, Ben! She is mine! Go away!" Sara cried. + +They pulled and pulled. They did not listen to each other. They did not see the big rock in front of them. They bumped into the rock and fell down. The doll flew out of their hands and landed on the ground. Her long dress ripped. Her shiny crown broke. Her face cracked. + +Sara and Ben looked at the doll. They felt sad and sorry. They had ruined their toy. They had hurt their friend. They wished they had not fought. They wished they had shared. But it was too late. The queen was gone. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play together. They have a race in the park. They run fast and laugh. + +"Who will win?" Ben asks. + +"I will win!" Lily says. + +They see a big tree. They run to the tree. Ben gets there first. He touches the tree. + +"I win!" Ben says. + +Lily gets there second. She is not sad. She smiles. + +"You are fast, Ben. But I have a surprise for you!" Lily says. + +She takes out a guitar from her backpack. She plays a song for Ben. She sings with a pretty voice. + +"Wow, Lily! You are good at guitar. And you have a nice voice. You are attractive!" Ben says. + +Lily blushes. She is happy. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are attractive too. And you are a good friend. Do you want to play guitar with me?" Lily says. + +Ben nods. He likes music. He likes Lily. He takes the guitar from Lily. He tries to play. He makes funny sounds. Lily helps him. They play and sing together. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box. They could pretend the box was anything they wanted. Sometimes it was a spaceship, sometimes it was a castle, sometimes it was a boat. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Lily and Ben wanted to play with the box, but they did not want to go out. They asked their mom if they could play with the box in the living room. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not make a mess. + +Lily and Ben dragged the box to the living room. They decided to pretend the box was a cozy cabin in the woods. They put some pillows and blankets inside the box. They also took some books and crayons to read and draw. They had a lot of fun in their cabin. + +Their mom came to check on them. She saw that they were playing nicely and quietly. She smiled and said, "You two are very good. Do you want some cocoa?" Lily and Ben nodded. They loved cocoa. Their mom went to the kitchen to make some cocoa. + +She came back with two mugs of hot cocoa and some marshmallows. She gave one mug to Lily and one to Ben. She said, "Be careful, the cocoa is hot. Don't spill it on the carpet." Lily and Ben said, "Okay, mom." They took their mugs and went back to their cabin. + +They tried to drink their cocoa, but it was difficult. The mugs were big and heavy. The cocoa was hot and steamy. The marshmallows were sticky and gooey. Lily and Ben did not want to spill their cocoa, but they also did not want to burn their mouths. They looked at each other and frowned. They did not know what to do. + +They thought of an idea. They put their mugs on the floor, outside the box. They took some spoons from the kitchen. They used the spoons to scoop the cocoa and the marshmallows. They ate their cocoa like soup. It was yummy and warm. They smiled and giggled. They did not spill their cocoa. They did not burn their mouths. They were happy. + +Their mom came to see them again. She saw that they had finished their cocoa. She saw that they had used spoons. She saw that they had not made a mess. She was proud of them. She said, "You two are very smart. Do you want some more cocoa?" Lily and Ben nodded. They loved cocoa. Their mom went to make some more cocoa. + +Lily and Ben hugged each other. They were glad they had each other. They were glad they had their mom. They were glad they had their box. They said, "We love our cabin. We love our cocoa. We love our mom." They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their dog Spot in the park. Spot was a big, brown dog who liked to run and jump and lick their faces. He was very happy and wagged his tail a lot. + +But Spot had a problem. He had a flea on his fur. The flea was a tiny, black bug who liked to bite and itch and make Spot scratch. He was very annoying and made Spot feel bad. + +"Spot, what's wrong?" Ben asked, when he saw Spot stop and shake his head. "Why are you scratching so much?" + +Lily looked at Spot and saw the flea on his ear. She pointed and said, "Look, Ben, there's a flea on Spot! He's making him crazy!" + +Ben and Lily wanted to help Spot. They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench, and told her about the flea. Mom had a spray bottle in her bag. She said, "Don't worry, kids, I have something to get rid of the flea. Come on, let's go to Spot." + +Mom sprayed some water on Spot's ear, where the flea was. The flea didn't like the water. He jumped off Spot and landed on the grass. He tried to find another dog to bite, but he couldn't. He was too small and the other dogs were too fast. + +Spot felt much better. He stopped scratching and started to smile. He licked Mom's hand and thanked her. He licked Ben and Lily's faces and said, "You're the best friends ever!" + +Ben and Lily smiled too. They hugged Spot and said, "We love you, Spot! You're the best dog ever!" + +They played with Spot some more, until it was time to go home. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the flea. The flea was still on the grass, looking for a new home. He was very lonely and sad. He wished he had a friend too. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the yard. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Lila had a red car with a big motor that could spin very fast. Ben had a blue car with a small motor that could spin very slow. + +"Look at my car, Ben! It can spin faster than yours!" Lila said, showing off her red car. + +"So what? My car can spin longer than yours!" Ben said, showing off his blue car. + +They decided to have a race to see whose car was better. They lined up their cars at the start line and counted to three. + +"Ready, set, go!" they shouted and pushed their cars. + +Lila's car zoomed ahead of Ben's car, leaving a trail of dust behind. Lila laughed and cheered for her car. + +"Ha ha, I'm winning! My car is the best!" she said. + +But then, something bad happened. Lila's car spun so fast that it hit a rock and flipped over. The motor broke and the car stopped. Lila gasped and ran to her car. + +"Oh no, my car! It's broken!" she cried. + +Ben's car, meanwhile, spun slowly but steadily. It avoided the rock and reached the finish line. Ben smiled and ran to his car. + +"Yay, I won! My car is the best!" he said. + +He saw Lila crying and felt sorry for her. He went to her and offered his car. + +"Here, Lila, you can play with my car. It's okay, it's just a toy. Don't cry," he said. + +Lila looked at Ben and his car. She saw that he was bald, like her. She had lost her hair because of a sickness, and she felt sad and different. But Ben didn't care. He was kind and friendly. She smiled and took his car. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very nice. I'm sorry I was mean to you. Can we be friends?" she said. + +Ben nodded and hugged her. + +"Of course, Lila. We can be friends. And you know what? Bald is beautiful!" he said. + +They played with their cars together and had fun. They learned that it doesn't matter how fast or slow your car can spin, or how much hair you have. What matters is how you treat others and yourself. + +The end. +Anna and Ben like to play hide and seek in the park. The park has many trees and flowers and birds. This is nature. Nature is beautiful and fun. + +One day, Anna and Ben decide to play a new game. They want to find hidden things in nature. They look for things that are not easy to see. They use their eyes and ears and noses. + +Anna finds a shiny rock under a leaf. She shows it to Ben. Ben likes the rock. He says it is a treasure. Anna gives it to him. Ben says thank you. + +Ben finds a snail on a branch. He shows it to Anna. Anna likes the snail. She says it is cute. Ben gives it to her. Anna says thank you. + +They find more hidden things in nature. They find a feather, a pine cone, a worm, and a butterfly. They share their finds with each other. They are happy. + +They hear their mom calling them. It is time to go home. They say goodbye to the park and the hidden things. They say they will come back soon. They hold hands and run to their mom. They tell her about their game. She smiles and hugs them. She says they are clever and kind. +Tom and Lily are playing with their blocks. They like to number the blocks from one to ten. Tom has a red block with a one on it. Lily has a blue block with a two on it. They put them together and say, "One, two!" + +But then, Tom feels an itch on his arm. He scratches it, but it does not go away. He looks at his arm and sees a red spot. He says, "Ow, ow, ow! Itch, itch, itch!" + +Lily sees Tom's arm and says, "What is that? Is it a bug bite?" + +Tom says, "I don't know. It hurts and itches. Maybe it is a bee sting." + +Lily says, "We should tell Mom. She can help you. Come on, let's go." + +They leave their blocks and run to Mom. Mom sees Tom's arm and says, "Oh, dear. You have a deep scratch. How did you get that?" + +Tom says, "I don't know. Maybe I scratched it on something. It itches a lot." + +Mom says, "Don't worry. I have some cream that will make it feel better. It will also stop the itch. Let me put some on your arm." + +She gets the cream and puts it on Tom's arm. Tom says, "Ah, that feels good. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, Tom. Now, be careful not to scratch it again. It will heal soon. Do you want to go back and play with your blocks?" + +Tom says, "Yes, please. Can I have a hug first?" + +Mom says, "Of course. I love you, Tom." + +She hugs Tom and kisses his arm. Then, Tom and Lily go back to their blocks. They number them from one to ten again. They are happy and forget about the itch. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their club. Their club was a big stick that they found under a tree. They used it to make noises, draw on the ground, and pretend to be pirates. + +One day, it rained a lot. The park was very wet and muddy. Lily and Ben still wanted to play with their club, but they had to be careful not to slip. They took turns holding the club and running around. Lily was having fun, until Ben accidentally hit her with the club. It hurt a lot, and Lily started to cry. + +Ben felt bad. He said he was sorry, and he gave Lily a hug. He asked her if she wanted to play with the club again. Lily was still sad and angry. She said no, and she took the club from Ben. She ran away with it, and left Ben alone. + +Ben was sad and angry, too. He wanted to play with Lily and the club, but she was mean to him. He thought about taking the club back, or finding a new friend, or going home. But then he remembered that Lily was his best friend, and that he loved her. He also remembered that he made a mistake, and that he hurt her. He decided to forgive her, and to say sorry again. + +He ran after Lily, and found her sitting under the tree. She was still holding the club, but she looked lonely and sorry. Ben went up to her, and said he was sorry again. He said he wanted to be friends, and to share the club. He asked her if she wanted to forgive him, and to play with him again. + +Lily looked at Ben, and saw that he was sincere. She felt sorry, too. She said she was sorry, and that she wanted to be friends, and to share the club. She said she wanted to forgive him, and to play with him again. + +They hugged each other, and smiled. They picked up the club, and ran to the swings. They played with their club, and had fun. They were best friends again. +Ben likes to sort his toys. He has a big box for cars, a small box for balls, and a bag for animals. He puts each toy in the right place. He is very good at sorting. + +One day, Ben finds a new toy under his bed. It is a shiny robot. It has buttons and lights and sounds. Ben thinks it is very useful. He wants to play with it. He does not put it in any box or bag. He keeps it under his bed. + +But the robot is not a good toy. It is a bad robot. It does not like to share. It does not like Ben. It wants to take all his toys. When Ben is asleep, the robot comes out from under the bed. It pushes the boxes and the bag. It takes the cars, the balls, and the animals. It puts them under the bed with it. It laughs and says, "All mine, all mine!" + +In the morning, Ben wakes up. He wants to play with his toys. He looks for his boxes and his bag. He does not see them. He sees only the robot. The robot says, "No toys for you. Only for me. Go away!" Ben is very sad. He cries. He does not like the robot. He wishes he never found it. He wishes he sorted it with his other toys. He learns a hard lesson. Sorting is useful. Sharing is good. Bad robots are bad. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had cars, trains, dolls and a big crane. The crane could lift things up and down with a string and a hook. Ben and Lily pretended to build houses and bridges with the crane. + +One day, they wanted to lift a big rock with the crane. Ben said, "Let me do it, I am stronger." Lily said, "No, I want to do it, I am smarter." They both pulled the string hard, but the rock was too heavy. The string snapped and the hook fell on the ground. The crane was broken. + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They blamed each other for breaking the crane. They started to shout and cry. "You broke it!" "No, you broke it!" "It was your fault!" "It was your fault!" + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the garden. She saw the broken crane and the big rock. She asked, "What happened here?" Ben and Lily told her what they did. Mom said, "You should not fight over the crane. You should share and help each other. The crane is not a toy, it is a tool. It is not safe to lift heavy things with it. You could get hurt." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were wrong. We will not fight over the crane again. We will share and help each other." Mom said, "That is good. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies. Maybe we can fix the crane later." Ben and Lily hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." They went inside and left the broken crane in the garden. The end. +Lily and Anna were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and dress up. One day, Lily got a new bracelet from her mom. It was bright and shiny, with many colors. Lily was very happy and showed it to Anna. + +"Wow, your bracelet is so pretty!" Anna said. "Can I try it on?" + +"Okay, but only for a little bit," Lily said. She took off her bracelet and gave it to Anna. Anna put it on her wrist and smiled. + +They played for a while, but then Lily wanted her bracelet back. She asked Anna to give it to her. + +"Please, Anna, can I have my bracelet back? It is mine and I miss it," Lily said. + +"But I like it too," Anna said. "It is so bright and shiny. Can I keep it for a little longer?" + +"No, Anna, you can't. It is not yours, it is mine. Give it back to me now," Lily said. She reached for her bracelet, but Anna pulled away. + +"No, Lily, you can't. It is mine now. I won't give it back to you," Anna said. She ran away with the bracelet. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted. She wanted her bracelet back. She did not want to be friends with Anna anymore. + +Then, Lily's mom came. She saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. + +"Anna took my bracelet and won't give it back. She is mean and selfish. I hate her," Lily said. + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, that was not nice of Anna. But you shouldn't hate her. Maybe she likes your bracelet so much because she doesn't have one of her own. Maybe she is lonely and wants to be your friend. Maybe you can share your bracelet with her and make her happy." + +Lily thought about what her mom said. She remembered that Anna was her best friend. She remembered that they had fun playing together. She remembered that she liked to make Anna smile. + +Lily wiped her tears and said, "You're right, mom. I don't hate Anna. I love her. Maybe I can share my bracelet with her and make her happy. Maybe we can be friends again." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "That's very kind and generous of you, Lily. I'm proud of you. Come, let's go find Anna and talk to her." + +Lily and her mom went to look for Anna. They found her sitting on a bench, holding the bracelet. She looked sad and guilty. + +Lily walked up to her and said, "Hi, Anna. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I know you like my bracelet. Do you want to share it with me?" + +Anna looked up and saw Lily and her mom. She felt ashamed and sorry. She said, "Hi, Lily. I'm sorry I took your bracelet. It was wrong of me. I know it is yours. Here, you can have it back." + +She handed the bracelet to Lily. Lily took it and said, "Thank you, Anna. But you don't have to give it back. You can keep it for a while. I don't mind. I want you to be happy. You are my best friend." + +Anna smiled and said, "Really? Thank you, Lily. You are very sweet and nice. You are my best friend too." + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. They put the bracelet on each other's wrist and said, "We can take turns wearing it. It is our friendship bracelet." + +Lily's mom watched them and said, "That's wonderful, girls. You are both very good and kind. You have learned to share and forgive. That is the moral of this story. Sharing and forgiving are important for friendship." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, and they liked to make roads and bridges with their blocks. Sometimes they shared their cars, and sometimes they wanted their own cars. + +One day, they heard a knock on the door. It was the mailman, who had a big box for them. Their mom opened the door and thanked the mailman. She said he had delivered a present for Lily and Ben from their grandma. Lily and Ben were very excited and ran to the box. They opened it and saw two shiny new cars, one red and one blue. + +Lily grabbed the red car and said, "This is mine!" Ben grabbed the blue car and said, "This is mine!" They both smiled and hugged their cars. But then they looked at each other and frowned. Lily said, "I want the blue car too!" Ben said, "I want the red car too!" They both pulled and tugged at the other car, but neither of them would let go. + +They started to cry and yell at each other. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the cars and said, "Stop it, both of you! You have to share your cars. Grandma sent them for both of you to enjoy. You can take turns playing with them, or you can play together. But you can't be selfish and greedy. That's not nice." + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had been mean and rude to each other. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, grandma. We're sorry, brother. We're sorry, sister." They hugged each other and said, "We love you." They decided to share their cars and play together. They made a long row of cars and blocks and pretended to go on a trip. They had fun and laughed and forgot about their bitter fight. They thanked their mom and grandma for their present and said, "We're happy." +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and look for bugs and stones. Lily found a shiny thing in the dirt. She picked it up and showed it to Tom. + +"What is it?" Tom asked. + +Lily did not know. She pointed at the shiny thing. It had a shape like a circle and a hole in the middle. It was smooth and cold. + +"Maybe it is a ring," Lily said. + +"Maybe it is a coin," Tom said. + +They decided to ask Mom. They ran to the house and found Mom in the kitchen. She was washing dishes with soap and water. + +"Mom, look what we found!" Lily said. + +Mom looked at the shiny thing. She smiled and said, "That is an ancient button. It is very old and special. It belonged to your great-grandma. She used to sew clothes with it." + +Lily and Tom were amazed. They asked Mom to tell them more about their great-grandma and her button. Mom said she was a kind and brave lady who lived a long time ago. She said the button was made of silver and had a flower on it. + +Lily and Tom felt happy. They thanked Mom and gave her a hug. They put the button in a safe place. They wanted to keep it and remember their great-grandma. They went back to the garden and played some more. They wondered what else they could find. +Lily loved to sing. She sang every day at home, in the car, and at school. She wanted to sing on a big stage, like the ones she saw on TV. She dreamed of soaring high with her voice and making people happy. + +One day, her teacher told her that there was a talent show at school. She asked Lily if she wanted to join. Lily was very excited and said yes. She practiced her song every day, with her mom and dad helping her. + +The day of the show came. Lily wore a pretty dress and a shiny bow. She waited for her turn backstage, feeling nervous and happy. She saw the other kids doing their talents, like dancing, playing instruments, and telling jokes. They were all very good. + +Then it was Lily's turn. She walked on the stage, holding a microphone. She saw the lights, the curtains, and the faces of the people in the audience. She felt scared. She wanted to run away. + +But then she heard a voice. It was her mom, sitting in the front row. She said, "You can do it, Lily. We are all here for you. We love you." Lily looked at her mom and smiled. She felt her mom's love and support. She felt brave. + +She opened her mouth and started to sing. She sang with all her heart, feeling the music and the words. She sang so beautifully, that everyone was amazed. She soared with her voice, making people happy. She heard them clap and cheer for her. She felt proud and happy. + +She bowed and ran to her mom, who hugged her and kissed her. She said, "You did great, Lily. You are a star." Lily said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. You are so compassionate." They hugged and kissed again, feeling happy and loved. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park when they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a big drum. It was thunder. They saw a bright flash like a snake in the air. It was lightning. + +"Let's go home, Tom. I'm scared of the thunder and lightning," Lily said. + +"No, Lily. It's fun to watch the storm. Don't be a baby," Tom said. + +He ran to a big tree and hid behind it. He wanted to see the lightning better. + +Lily followed him, but she was not happy. She wanted to go home and be safe. + +Suddenly, there was another loud noise and a bright flash. The lightning hit the tree where Tom was hiding. The tree caught fire and smoke came out. + +"Help! Help! The tree is burning!" Tom shouted. + +He ran out from behind the tree, but he was too late. The fire had burned his clothes and his skin. He was hurt and in pain. + +Lily saw Tom and felt sorry for him. She ran to him and gave him a hug. She tried to comfort him and calm him down. + +"Tom, I'm sorry you're hurt. I'll get help. Don't worry," Lily said. + +She ran to the park keeper and told him what happened. The park keeper called the firemen and the ambulance. They came quickly and put out the fire. They took Tom to the hospital and gave him medicine. + +Lily went with Tom to the hospital. She stayed with him until he was better. She gave him a toy and a card. She was a good friend. + +Tom learned a lesson. He learned that he should not hide from the storm. He learned that he should listen to Lily and go home when it was dangerous. He learned that he should not be mean to Lily and call her a baby. He learned that he should be thankful for Lily and her kindness. + +He said sorry to Lily and thanked her for giving him a hug and a toy and a card. He said he was sorry for being a bad friend. He said he wanted to be a good friend. + +Lily forgave Tom and smiled. She said she was glad he was okay. She said she wanted to be his friend too. + +They hugged and played together. They were happy. They were good friends. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many apples. They want to pick some apples and eat them. + +"Look, Mia, there are so many apples!" Tom says. "Let's go and pick some!" + +"OK, Tom, but we have to be careful. The tree is very high and the apples are very red," Mia says. + +They run to the tree and try to reach the apples. Tom is taller than Mia, so he can pick some apples easily. He puts them in his bag. Mia tries to jump and stretch, but she cannot pick any apples. She feels sad and angry. + +"Tom, can you help me? I want some apples too!" Mia says. + +Tom looks at Mia. He notices that she is sad and angry. He remembers that Mia is his friend and he wants to share with her. He is compassionate. He takes some apples from his bag and gives them to Mia. + +"Here, Mia, you can have some of my apples. We can share and eat them together," Tom says. + +Mia smiles and takes the apples. She thanks Tom and hugs him. They sit under the tree and eat the apples. They are happy and full. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw a big tree, a slide, a bench and a fountain. Where could Tom be? + +She ran to the tree and looked behind it. No Tom. She ran to the slide and looked under it. No Tom. She ran to the bench and looked over it. No Tom. She ran to the fountain and looked around it. No Tom. She was getting tired and sad. Where was Tom? + +Then she heard a giggle. It came from the fountain. She looked closer and saw a light splash. She saw Tom's head pop out of the water. He was hiding in the fountain! He was wet and happy. He said, "You found me, Lily! You are a good seeker!" + +Lily smiled and ran to the fountain. She hugged Tom and said, "You are a good hider, Tom! You tricked me!" They laughed and splashed each other. They had fun. They had victory. They were friends. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and make towers. Sara is very good at making tall towers. She can stack many blocks on top of each other. Tom admires Sara's towers. He wants to make towers like her. + +One day, they are playing with blocks in the playroom. Sara makes a very tall tower. She is proud of her tower. She says to Tom, "Look at my tower! It is the tallest tower ever!" + +Tom looks at Sara's tower. He feels jealous. He wants to have the tallest tower too. He says to Sara, "No, it is not. My tower is taller than yours!" + +Sara and Tom start to argue. They point at their towers and say, "Mine is taller! No, mine is taller!" They do not listen to each other. They get angry and loud. + +The teacher hears them. She comes to the playroom. She sees Sara and Tom fighting. She says to them, "Stop! Why are you fighting? You are both good at making towers. You should be happy for each other, not jealous. Can you say sorry and be friends again?" + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They say, "You are right, teacher. We are both good at making towers. We can admire each other's towers and share our blocks. We are happy to be friends again." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big book with many pictures and letters in their mom's room. They wanted to learn the letters and make words. + +"Look, this is A, and this is B, and this is C," Tom said, pointing at the book. + +"Can we make a spell with them?" Lily asked. She liked magic and fairy tales. + +"Maybe. Let's try. A-B-C, what do you see?" Tom said, waving his hand over the book. + +Suddenly, the book glowed and made a loud noise. Tom and Lily were scared and ran out of the room. They did not know that they had made a spell that opened a portal to another world. + +In the living room, they saw a big dragon with green scales and red eyes. It roared and breathed fire at them. Tom and Lily were very uncomfortable and wished they had not played with the book. + +"Help, mom, help!" they cried. + +Mom heard them and came running. She saw the dragon and the book and knew what had happened. She grabbed the book and said another spell. The dragon disappeared and the portal closed. + +"Tom, Lily, are you okay?" mom asked, hugging them. + +"Yes, mom, we are sorry. We did not mean to make a spell," Tom said. + +"We were just curious. We wanted to learn the letters," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. "I know, my loves. But you have to be careful with books like this. They are not for children. They have powerful magic that can be dangerous. Next time, ask me before you touch them, okay?" + +"Okay, mom. We promise," Tom and Lily said. + +Mom took them to the kitchen and gave them cookies and milk. They ate and talked and laughed. They forgot about the dragon and the book. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. + +"Go, Lily, go!" Sam cheers as Lily runs with the ball. She kicks it hard and it goes into the goal. "Yay, you score!" Sam says. He gives Lily a high-five. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are kind," Lily says. She smiles. She likes Sam. He is a good friend. + +"Now it is your turn, Sam. I will be the goalie," Lily says. She stands in front of the goal. She is ready to stop the ball. + +Sam dribbles the ball and looks for a chance to shoot. He sees a gap and kicks the ball. But Lily jumps and catches the ball. "Wow, Lily, you are good!" Sam says. He claps his hands. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are good, too," Lily says. She throws the ball back to Sam. "Let's play some more. It is fun." + +They play some more and have a lot of fun. They do not care who wins or loses. They just enjoy playing together. They are happy. They are friends. +Sam liked to play the drum. He had a big drum that made a loud sound when he hit it with his sticks. He liked to make music with his drum and sing songs. + +One day, Sam saw a man on the street. The man had a guitar and a hat. He was a musician. He played songs on his guitar and people gave him money in his hat. Sam wanted to play with the musician. He ran to him with his drum and sticks. + +The musician saw Sam and smiled. He liked children. He said, "Hello, little drummer. Do you want to play with me?" Sam nodded and smiled. He liked the musician. + +But the musician warned Sam. He said, "Be careful, little drummer. This guitar is very important to me. It is my friend and my job. Do not hit it with your sticks. It will break and I will be sad." + +Sam listened to the musician. He did not want to make him sad. He said, "OK, I will not hit your guitar. I will play my drum and we will make music together." The musician nodded and smiled. He said, "Good, little drummer. Let us play and sing." + +Sam and the musician played and sang. They made beautiful music together. People stopped and listened. They clapped and cheered. They gave them money and smiles. Sam and the musician were happy. They were friends. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park with their kites. They liked to see how high they could make them fly in the sky. Sometimes they saw birds and planes and clouds. + +One day, they saw something very different. It was a big, bright, colorful thing that looked like a smile in the sky. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sara said. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "It is very pretty. Maybe it is a rainbow." + +"A rainbow?" Sara asked. "What is a rainbow?" + +Ben shrugged. He did not know either. He had heard the word before, but he did not know what it meant. + +They watched the rainbow for a long time. They wondered how it got there, and what it was made of. They wanted to touch it and play with it. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew their kites away. They tried to hold on to the strings, but they were too strong. The kites flew higher and higher, until they were out of sight. + +"Oh no!" Sara cried. "Our kites are gone!" + +Ben was sad too. He liked his kite. It was blue and had a star on it. + +"Maybe they will come back," he said. "Maybe they will find the rainbow and make friends with it." + +Sara smiled. She liked that idea. She imagined her kite, which was pink and had a heart on it, dancing with the rainbow. + +"Maybe," she said. "Maybe the rainbow will release them and send them back to us." + +They hugged each other and hoped that their kites were happy and safe. They still did not know what a rainbow was, but they thought it was very mysterious and beautiful. +Ben and Mia are playing in the living room. Ben has a toy radio that makes music and sounds. Mia wants to play with the radio too, but Ben does not want to share. He says it is his radio and he can do what he wants with it. + +Mia gets angry and tries to grab the radio from Ben. Ben pulls the radio away and slaps Mia on the hand. Mia feels hurt and starts to cry. She runs to Mom and tells her what Ben did. Mom is not happy with Ben. She says slapping is bad and he has to say sorry to Mia and share the radio. + +Ben feels sorry for making Mia cry. He does not like to be bad. He goes to Mia and says he is sorry. He gives her the radio and asks her to play with him. Mia stops crying and smiles. She says she is sorry too for trying to take the radio. She turns on the radio and they listen to the music and sounds together. Mom sees them and smiles too. She says they are good kids and she loves them. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys and run in the yard. But Mom says they have to nap after lunch. Tom and Jen do not want to nap. They want to keep playing. + +"Let's hide from Mom," Tom says. "She won't find us and we won't nap." + +"OK," Jen says. "Where do we hide?" + +Tom thinks. He sees a big box in the garage. "Let's hide in the box," he says. "It's dark and quiet." + +Tom and Jen run to the garage. They climb into the box and close the lid. They giggle and whisper. They think they are very smart. + +But they do not know that the box is not empty. The box has old clothes and books and a scary mask. The mask is big and ugly. It has horns and teeth and red eyes. It is Dad's mask for Halloween. + +The mask is on top of the clothes and books. It falls on Tom and Jen when they close the lid. Tom and Jen scream. They are very scared. They try to open the lid, but it is too heavy. They are trapped in the box with the scary mask. + +Mom hears the scream. She runs to the garage. She sees the box. She opens the lid. She sees Tom and Jen and the scary mask. She is angry and sad. + +"Tom and Jen, what are you doing?" she says. "You are supposed to nap, not play in the garage. And why did you take Dad's mask? It is not a toy. It is scary. You could have hurt yourself or broken it." + +Tom and Jen cry. They are sorry. They hug Mom. They say they are sorry. They say they do not want to nap. They say they want to play. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, you have to nap. You have been very naughty. You have to nap in your room. And no toys. And no TV. And no dessert. And no more hiding. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Jen nod. They understand. They are very sad. They wish they had napped. They wish they had not hidden. They wish they had not seen the scary mask. They go to their room. They nap. But they do not dream. They have nightmares. +Lily and Ben were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They packed their bags and got in the car. Mom said they were going to a big park with many animals. + +On the way, Lily and Ben played a game. They took turns saying a word and the other had to repeat it. Lily said "dog". Ben repeated "dog". Ben said "cat". Lily repeated "cat". They said many words and had fun. + +When they got to the park, they saw a big sign. It said "Welcome to Fake Zoo". Lily and Ben were confused. They asked Mom and Dad what "fake" meant. Mom and Dad said it meant "not real". They said the animals in the park were not real, but made of plastic and metal. They moved and made sounds, but they were not alive. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to see real animals, not fake ones. They did not want to play the repeat game with fake animals. They told Mom and Dad they wanted to go home. Mom and Dad felt sorry for them. They said they made a mistake. They did not know the park was fake. They said they would find another park with real animals. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said they loved Mom and Dad. They said they still liked the repeat game. They said they would play it again on the way to the new park. They hoped to see real dogs and cats and many other animals. They said they still liked vacation. They said it was fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big dog named Spot who was their friend. One day, they found a vest in the grass. It was red and shiny and had a lot of buttons. + +"Look, Ben, a vest!" Anna said. "Let's put it on Spot!" + +"OK, Anna, but be careful. It might be someone's vest," Ben said. + +They ran to Spot, who was laying under a tree. He was peaceful and happy. He wagged his tail when he saw them. + +"Hi, Spot! We have a surprise for you!" Anna said. She put the vest on Spot and fastened the buttons. Spot looked funny in the vest. He barked and licked their faces. + +"You look so cute, Spot!" Ben said. "Let's take a picture of you!" + +They got their mom's phone and took a picture of Spot in the vest. They smiled and hugged him. + +They did not know that the vest was not a vest. It was a bomb. Someone had left it in the garden to hurt them. The vest had a timer that was counting down. When it reached zero, the vest exploded. It made a loud noise and a big fire. Anna, Ben, and Spot were gone. Their mom heard the noise and ran to the garden. She saw the smoke and the pieces of the vest. She cried and cried. She wished she had never let them play in the garden. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with their bikes. One day, they see a big truck on their street. The truck has many boxes. The truck driver is very busy. He delivers the boxes to different houses. + +"Wow, look at the truck!" Lily says. "It has so many boxes. I wonder what is inside them." + +"Maybe they are toys, or books, or clothes," Tom says. "I wish we could have some boxes too." + +They watch the truck driver as he carries the boxes. He has a big smile. He is enthusiastic. He likes his job. + +"Hello, kids," the truck driver says. "Do you want to help me deliver some boxes?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom say. They are excited. + +The truck driver gives them each a small box. He tells them the address of the house where they have to deliver the box. He also tells them to be careful and polite. + +Lily and Tom put the boxes on their bikes. They pedal fast. They follow the truck driver. They feel like they are part of his team. + +They arrive at the house. They knock on the door. A lady opens the door. She is surprised to see them. + +"Hello, we have a delivery for you," Lily says. + +"We are helping the truck driver," Tom says. + +They give the lady the box. She thanks them. She opens the box. She sees a pair of shoes. She is happy. + +"These are the shoes I ordered online," she says. "They are perfect for my leg. I hurt my leg and I need special shoes. Thank you for delivering them to me." + +"You're welcome," Lily and Tom say. They are proud. They wave goodbye to the lady. They go back to the truck driver. + +He gives them a high five. He tells them they did a great job. He also gives them a sticker each. The sticker says "Best Delivery Helper". + +Lily and Tom are very happy. They stick the sticker on their bikes. They thank the truck driver. They say goodbye to him. + +They ride their bikes home. They tell their parents about their adventure. They show them their stickers. They feel like they are the best delivery helpers in the world. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to visit her friend, Tim. She was very glad because they were going to play with numbers. Lily loved numbers, and she knew Tim loved them too. + +When Lily got to Tim's house, they sat on the floor and started to play. They took out cards with numbers on them. Lily had the number one, and Tim had the number two. They took turns saying their numbers, "One, two, one, two," and they laughed and clapped their hands. + +After they played with the number cards, they went outside to play hide and seek. Lily and Tim had so much fun counting and playing together. They were very glad they got to visit and play with numbers. At the end of the day, Lily went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a daughter who loved to help her mom and dad. One day, her mom asked her to replace a broken toy with a new one. Lily went to the store to find the perfect toy. + +At the store, Lily saw many toys. She found it hard to pick just one. Then, she saw a toy that looked just like the broken one. She thought, "This will make my mom and dad happy!" So, she took the toy home to her mom and dad. + +Lily's mom and dad were so proud of her. They knew it was hard for her to choose the right toy, but she did it. The moral of the story is, when we replace something with care and love, it makes others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big rocket called Missile. Missile was very interesting because he could read. He loved to read books all day long. He lived in a big room with many books. + +One day, Missile found a new book. It was a story about a cat and a dog. Missile read the book and loved it. He told his friend, a small car, about the book. The small car wanted to read the book too, but he could not read. + +Missile wanted to help his friend. So, he read the book out loud to the small car. The small car was very happy to hear the story. They both enjoyed the story together. From that day on, Missile and the small car became best friends and read many books together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to play in the sun, but he also liked to rest in the shade under the big trees. One day, Remy was very tired and wanted to take a nap. He let out a big yawn and looked for a nice spot in the shade. + +Remy found a big tree with lots of shade, but there was a problem. A big, grumpy bear named Benny was already sleeping there. Remy knew it would be difficult to share the shade with Benny, but he was too tired to look for another spot. So, he decided to try and make friends with Benny. + +Remy hopped closer to Benny and said, "Hi, Benny! Can I share the shade with you?" Benny opened one eye and looked at Remy. He thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, but you must be very quiet." Remy was so happy! He lay down next to Benny in the shade and they both took a nice, long nap. From that day on, Remy and Benny became the best of friends and always shared the shade under the big tree. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a kind boy named Tim. He had a toy whip that he loved to play with. One day, Tim saw a little bird with a hurt wing. + +"Little bird, do you need help?" Tim asked. The bird nodded its head. Tim wanted to support the bird, so he picked it up gently and took it to his mom. + +Tim's mom was also kind. She helped the bird feel better. Tim played with his whip while they waited for the bird to get well. Soon, the bird could fly again. + +"Thank you, Tim and Mom!" said the bird. They all smiled and waved goodbye as the bird flew away. Tim was happy he could support the bird and make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a clever dog named Max. One day, Max saw a big car with a red light. That car was going to the hospital. Max wanted to help. + +Max ran to the car and asked, "Can I help?" The man driving the car shrugged and said, "Okay, Max. You can come with me." Max jumped into the car, and they went to the hospital. + +At the hospital, Max met a little girl named Lily. She was sad because she was sick. Max made her laugh, and she felt better. Max was happy he could help at the hospital. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bitter bear. This bear was always angry because he lost his favorite weapon, a big stick. He used his big stick to catch fish from the river, but one day he dropped it, and it floated away. The bear was very sad and did not know what to do. + +One sunny day, a little rabbit came to the bear. The rabbit saw that the bear was sad and asked, "Why are you so sad, Mr. Bear?" The bear told the rabbit about his big stick and how he lost it. The rabbit wanted to help the bear and make him happy again. + +The rabbit went to the river and looked for the big stick. After a long time, the rabbit found it! He brought it back to the bear and said, "Here is your big stick, Mr. Bear!" The bear was so happy to have his weapon back. He thanked the rabbit and gave him a big hug. The bear was not bitter anymore. The rabbit helped restore the bear's happiness, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a famous car named Zoomy. Zoomy loved to drive very fast. One day, Zoomy heard about a big park where all the cars could play. + +Zoomy wanted to go and play at the park. So, Zoomy asked his best friend, a little red car named Beepy, to go with him. Beepy was excited and said yes. They knew the park was far away, but they were ready for a fun day. + +Zoomy and Beepy drove and drove until they reached the park. The park was full of cars playing and having fun. Zoomy and Beepy raced around and made new friends. At the end of the day, they were tired but happy. They knew they would come back to the park again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a big traffic jam on a small road. The cars were not moving at all. The people in the cars were not happy. They wanted to go home or to the park. + +A little boy named Tim saw the traffic from his window. He went outside to talk to the people in the cars. He said, "Hi! I am Tim. Why are you sad?" A man in a blue car said, "We are stuck in traffic and cannot go anywhere." + +Tim wanted to help. He thought of a way to make the people happy. He went home and asked his mom for cookies. His mom was very generous and gave him a big box of cookies. Tim took the cookies and went back to the traffic. + +He gave a cookie to each person in the cars. They smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim!" They were not sad anymore. They talked to each other and shared the cookies while they waited for the traffic to move. Tim was happy because he made new friends and helped the people in the traffic jam. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to discover new things. One day, he went on a walk and saw something impressive. It was a big, shiny box with a button on it. + +Tim was very curious, so he pressed the button. Suddenly, a loud alarm started to ring. It was so loud that it scared all the animals in the forest. The animals ran away from the noise. Tim was scared too, so he ran back to his house. + +When Tim got home, he was sad because all the animals were gone. The forest was very quiet now. Tim learned that sometimes, it's better not to touch things you don't know. And even though he wanted to discover more, he knew that it was not always good. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely crab. He lived near the sea. He had no friends to play with. + +One day, the lonely crab saw a big cloud in the sky. The cloud was dark and heavy. The crab was scared. Soon, it started to pour. The rain came down fast and hard. + +The lonely crab wanted to help. He saw a small hole in the sand. He went to the hole and started to pour the water in. The water went away. The crab was happy. He had saved the day. In the end, the lonely crab made new friends who thanked him for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy gears. He liked to stand and watch them spin round and round. Tim had a friend named Sam. Sam was envious because he did not have any gears to play with. + +One day, Sam came to play with Tim. They played with the gears together. But Sam wanted the gears all to himself. So, Sam took the gears and ran away. Tim was sad and cried. + +Tim tried to find Sam and his gears, but he could not find them. He looked and looked, but they were gone. Tim went home and was very sad. Sam never came back and Tim never saw his gears again. +Once upon a time, there was a little insect named Izzy. Izzy was a very obedient bug who always listened to his mom and dad. He lived in a big green garden with his family and friends. + +One day, Izzy was playing with his friend, Benny the Bee. They were flying around and having fun. Benny said, "Izzy, let's play a game where we fly really high and then come back down!" Izzy was scared, but he didn't want to say no to his friend. + +So, they started to fly higher and higher. Suddenly, Izzy felt scared and couldn't fly anymore. He started to fall down. His friends saw him and laughed. Izzy felt embarrass. But then, his mom came and caught him. She said, "Izzy, it's okay to be scared. You don't have to do things that make you feel bad." + +Izzy learned that day that it's okay to say no to things that scare him. He also learned that his mom and dad would always be there to help him. And from that day on, Izzy continued to be an obedient and happy little insect. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in his yard. One sunny day, he found a big, heavy jar near the tree. It was so heavy, he could not lift it by himself. He called out to his friend, Sue. + +"Hey, Sue! Can you help me lift this heavy jar?" Tim asked. + +Sue came running and saw the jar. Together, they tried to lift it. With a lot of effort, they finally picked it up. They set it down on the ground and opened the lid. Inside the jar, they found lots of colorful stones. + +"Wow, these stones are so pretty!" Sue said. + +Tim and Sue played with the stones all day. They made patterns and shapes with them. When the sun set, they put the stones back in the jar and closed the lid. They promised to play with the stones again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play on the swing in her backyard. One sunny day, Mia went outside to swing as high as she could. + +As Mia was swinging, a big, powerful wind blew through the yard. It made Mia sneeze. "Achoo!" she said. The wind made her swing go even higher, and she laughed with joy. + +Mia's mom heard her sneeze and came outside to check on her. She saw her daughter swinging so high and having fun. Mia's mom smiled and said, "Bless you, Mia! Keep swinging and enjoy the powerful wind!" And Mia did just that, playing on her swing all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was a generous girl who liked to share her toys with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play a game. They wanted to see who could jump the highest. + +Lily and her friends took turns jumping. Lily tried her best to jump high, but her knee hurt a little bit. She did not want to give up. She wanted to win the game. Her friends cheered her on, and they all had fun. + +Finally, it was time to see who won. Lily did not jump the highest, but her friends were happy that she tried. They gave her a big hug and told her she was still a winner to them. Lily was happy because she had the best friends ever. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. On this farm, there were many animals. There were cows, pigs, and chickens. The farm was a happy place. The sun was mild and warm, and the animals liked it. + +One day, the animals wanted to act in a play. The cow would be the king, the pig would be the queen, and the chicken would be the prince. They put on a show for all their friends on the farm. + +The farm animals acted and had fun. They laughed and played together. In the end, they were all very happy. They loved their farm and their play. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to pour water into cups and give them to her friends. One day, she went to a special place where a kind man was giving a talk. This talk was called a lecture. The man was telling everyone how to be safe around water. + +Lucy listened carefully to the lecture. The man said that water can be dangerous if we do not know how to swim or if we go too deep. Lucy wanted to make sure she and her friends were always safe. She knew that being safe was very important. + +After the lecture, Lucy went home and told her friends what she had learned. She showed them how to pour water safely and how to be careful around it. They all promised to be safe when playing with water. Lucy was happy that she could help her friends and keep them safe. +One day, a little car named Zoomy was in the park. Zoomy loved to zoom around and play with his friends. He had a big lip on the front that he used to push things. Zoomy was very reliable, always there to help his friends. + +Zoomy saw his friend, a small ball named Bally, stuck in a hole. "Oh no, Bally is stuck!" Zoomy said. He went over to help Bally. Zoomy used his big lip to push Bally out of the hole. "Thank you, Zoomy!" Bally said. + +Zoomy and Bally played together in the park. They zoomed around and had lots of fun. All their friends knew they could count on Zoomy to help them. Zoomy was happy to be a reliable friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big box. The box was full of gems. The gems were shiny and pretty. A little boy named Tim found the box. Tim did not know about gems, so he was ignorant. + +Tim wanted to show his friends the gems. He took the gems to the park. Tim and his friends played with the gems. They filled their pockets with the gems. The gems made them happy. + +Soon, it was time to go home. Tim and his friends emptied their pockets. They put the gems back in the box. They learned about gems and were no longer ignorant. They promised to play with the gems again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy was a tough girl who liked to play outside. One cold day, Amy went to the park with her mom. + +At the park, Amy saw a cart. The cart was full of toys. Amy went to the cart and said, "Mom, can I play with the toys?" Her mom said, "Yes, but don't go too far." + +Amy played with the toys and started to shiver. "Brrr, it's cold!" she said. Her mom gave her a warm hug and said, "Let's go home and get warm." + +They walked home, and Amy felt better. She was happy she got to play with the toys in the cart, even if it was cold outside. And her mom was happy to see her tough little girl having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot liked to help his family with work. One day, Spot's family wanted to make a big cake. Spot wanted to help, but he did not know how. His family showed him how to measure the things they needed to make the cake. + +As they were making the cake, Spot saw a big cat outside. The cat wanted to eat the cake. Spot knew he had to stop the cat. He barked and barked at the cat. The cat was scared and ran away. Spot's family knew that something was wrong, but they did not know what. + +In the end, the family finished making the cake. They were very happy and thanked Spot for his help. Spot was proud that he could help with the work and keep the cake safe. The family knew that Spot was a very dependable dog, and they loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, red rug in her room. Lily loved to play on the rug with her toys. One day, she spilled some juice on the rug. "Oh no!" she said. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the spill. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "We can wipe it up." They got a cloth and wiped the juice off the rug. The rug was not dead, it was clean again. + +Later, Lily and her mom sat on the rug and had a tea party with Lily's toys. They laughed and had fun. They were careful not to spill anything again. And if they did, they knew they could always wipe it up and make the rug clean again. +One day, Tim went to play with his friend, Sam. They were playing near the door. Tim was careless and hit the door. "Ouch!" he cried. Tim started to feel sad. + +Sam looked at Tim and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't see the door. Are you okay?" Tim looked at Sam and said, "Yes, I'm okay. But we need to be more careful." + +Tim and Sam promised to be more careful while playing near the door. They didn't want to feel sad again. They played happily for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to sell things. He had a little shop where he sold many things. One day, he found a big muscle in his shop. The muscle was very strong and could do many things. + +The man wanted to sell the muscle to someone who needed help. He put the muscle in an empty box and waited for someone to come. Soon, a little girl came to the shop. She saw the empty box and asked the man what was inside. + +The man told her about the big muscle and how it could help her. The little girl was very happy and bought the muscle. She took it home and the muscle helped her with many things. The little girl and the muscle became good friends and lived happily ever after. +One day, a small cat and a big dog were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump together. The cat was very fast, but the dog was slow. They were best friends. + +The cat saw a trap in the yard. It was shut tight. The cat was scared and wanted to help open the trap. The dog was strong, but he was too slow to help the cat. + +The cat had an idea. It asked the dog to push the trap with all his strength. The dog pushed and pushed, and the trap opened. The cat and the dog were happy they worked together to solve the problem. They continued to play in the yard, knowing they could face any challenge together. +One sunny day, a little dog named Max was playing in the park. He saw a big red ball and wanted to play with it. Max tried to pick up the ball, but it was too big for his little mouth. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't do it. + +Then, a big dog named Sam came over to Max. "What's wrong?" asked Sam. "I want to play with the ball, but I can't pick it up," said Max. Sam had an idea. "Let's try together!" So, Max and Sam tried to pick up the ball together. They tried very hard, and with Sam's help, they picked up the ball. It was incredible! + +Just then, they heard someone yell, "Emergency! My cat is stuck in a tree!" Max and Sam looked at each other and knew they had to help. They ran to the tree and saw the cat. Max tried to climb the tree, but he was too small. Sam tried to climb the tree, but he was too big. Then, they had an idea. Sam lifted Max up on his back, and Max was able to reach the cat. They saved the cat, and everyone was happy. + +The moral of the story is that when we try together, we can do incredible things. +One day, a little gray cat went out to play. She saw a long chain on the ground. She thought, "I want to play with that chain!" + +The cat jumped and ran to the chain. She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. She did not want to give up. She tried again and again. Then, a big dog came by. The dog saw the cat and the chain. + +The dog said, "Let me help you, little cat." The cat was happy. The dog picked up the chain with his mouth. The cat and the dog played with the chain all day. + +At the end of the day, the gray cat and the dog were tired. They lay down on the grass and looked at the sky. The cat said, "Thank you for helping me, dog." The dog said, "You're welcome, cat. We are friends now." And they were friends forever. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to print a picture of an automobile. He loved automobiles so much. His mom helped him find a nice picture on the computer. Tim was very excited to print it. + +"Mom, can I press the button to print?" Tim asked. His mom said, "Yes, you can press the button." Tim pressed the button, but the printer made a deep sound and stopped working. Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. + +His mom tried to fix the printer, but she couldn't. Tim had an idea. He said, "Mom, let's draw our own automobile!" They found paper and crayons, and started to draw. They had fun and forgot about the broken printer. In the end, Tim had a beautiful automobile picture that he made with his mom. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to have a picnic. She asked her mom for help. They got a big, light blanket to sit on. They put the blanket in a bag and went to the park. + +At the park, they found a nice spot under a tree. They spread the light blanket on the grass. It was a sunny day and the tree gave them some shade. Lily was very happy. + +Lily and her mom ate yummy food at the picnic. They had sandwiches, fruits, and juice. After they ate, they played with a ball. They had a fun day at the park. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a jar of jam in the kitchen. She thought the jam was adorable because it was red and sweet. She wanted to eat it with her bread. Lily opened the jar and spread the jam on her bread. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw her. She said, "Lily, did you ask if you could have the jam?" Lily looked at her mom and said, "No, I did not ask. I am sorry, Mom." Her mom smiled and said, "It is okay, just remember to ask next time." + +After eating her bread with jam, Lily decided to be a good girl and put the jar back in the cupboard. She tried to shut the jar tight, but it was a little hard for her. Her mom saw her trying and helped her. Together, they shut the jar and put it away. Lily felt happy that she had yummy jam and learned to ask before taking something. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play in the pool. One sunny day, it was perfect for swimming. Tim put on his swim clothes and ran to the pool. + +In the pool, Tim saw a big ball. He wanted to play with it. But a mean girl named Sue also wanted the ball. They both tried to take it. They shook the ball, trying to make the other let go. + +Tim had an idea. He said, "Let's share the ball and play together." Sue thought about it and agreed. They stopped shaking the ball and played together. They had lots of fun in the pool. And they became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big hall, there was a rare toy. It was a red ball that could talk. All the kids wanted to hold the ball, but it was high up on a shelf. + +One day, a little boy named Tim saw the red ball. Tim wanted to hold it too. He asked his friend, Sue, to help him. Together, they tried to reach the rare red ball. + +Tim said to Sue, "Let's hold hands and try to jump high!" So they held hands and jumped high. The red ball saw them and said, "Good job, friends!" The ball rolled down from the shelf. Tim and Sue were so happy to hold the rare red ball. They played with it all day in the big hall. +Once upon a time, there was a reliable dog named Buddy. Buddy lived in a little house with his friend, a boy named Tim. They liked to play with a square toy that was red and blue. + +One day, the square toy got stuck in a tree. Tim tried to lift Buddy up to get the toy, but they were too small. Tim was sad and Buddy was worried. They needed to find a way to get their toy back. + +They thought and thought, and then Buddy had an idea. He found a long stick and gave it to Tim. Tim used the stick to lift the square toy out of the tree. They were so happy and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a rock that he loved very much. This rock was very patient and never moved. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He brought his rock with him. They played together and had lots of fun. Tim said to his rock, "I love you, rock. You are my best friend." + +But then, Tim saw a big dog. He wanted to play with the dog too. So, he put his rock down on the grass and went to play with the dog. They ran and jumped together. Tim was having so much fun that he forgot about his rock. + +When it was time to go home, Tim and his mom left the park. Tim was very tired, so he fell asleep in the car. When he woke up, he realized he left his rock at the park. He cried and cried, but his mom said they could not go back to the park. Tim missed his patient rock and felt very sad. His rock was lost forever. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim wanted to show his mom how fast he could run. He ran very fast and his mom was very happy. She clapped her hands and said, "Good job, Tim!" + +Tim's mom had a clear bag with a reward inside. She said, "Tim, if you can find a big, red ball in the park, you can have the reward." Tim was excited and started to look for the big, red ball. + +He looked behind the trees and under the slide. Finally, he found the big, red ball near the swings. Tim showed the ball to his mom. She was very proud of him and gave him the reward. It was a yummy chocolate bar. Tim was very happy and shared the chocolate with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to help his mother in the kitchen. One day, Tim's mother was making a big cake. She asked Tim to stir the cake mix. Tim was very happy to help. + +But Tim was too excited and stirred too fast. The cake mix went all over the kitchen. Tim's mother was upset. She had to clean the mess. Tim felt bad because he wanted to help, not make a mess. + +The next day, Tim tried to help again. But he did not learn from his mistake. He stirred too fast again, and the kitchen got messy. Tim's mother was very upset. She told Tim that he could not help in the kitchen anymore. Tim was sad because he wanted to help his mother. The moral of the story is to learn from our mistakes so we can do better next time. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there was a sleepy cat named Tom. Tom liked to nap all day long. He was always very, very sleepy. + +One day, Tom's friend, a funny dog named Max, came to visit. Max liked to joke and play. Max looked at the calendar on the wall and saw that it was a sunny day. He wanted to play outside with Tom. + +Max tried to wake up sleepy Tom. He told Tom a joke to make him laugh. Tom opened his eyes and smiled. Tom and Max went outside to play and have fun in the sun. And that day, sleepy Tom was not so sleepy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog. This dog loved to dance. He was a great dancer. He danced all day long, and everyone loved to watch him dance. + +One day, the little brown dog found a big balloon. The balloon was stuck in a tree. The dog wanted to help release the balloon. He danced and jumped to reach it. With a big jump, the dog set the balloon free. The balloon floated up into the sky. + +The people who saw the dog's act were very happy. They clapped and cheered for the little brown dancer. The dog learned that helping others made him feel good. The moral of the story is that it is nice to help others, and it can make you happy too. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a man selling rocks. The man said, "These are special rocks. They are called minerals. They are very expensive." Tim's mom said, "We can look, but we cannot buy." + +Tim looked at the minerals and saw one he liked. It was shiny and pretty. He wanted to hold it. Tim asked the man, "Can I hold the expensive mineral?" The man said, "Yes, but be very careful. It is fragile." Tim held the mineral gently. He loved how it felt in his hand. + +Tim's mom saw Tim was happy holding the mineral. She thought about it and said, "Okay, we can buy the mineral." Tim was so excited! He thanked his mom and the man. From that day on, Tim took care of the mineral and remembered to always hold it gently. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a nice girl named Lily. Lily had a big garden full of pretty flowers. One day, she saw a new flower that was about to bloom. + +Lily went to her friend, Tom. Tom was a reliable friend. She said, "Tom, I have a new flower. It will bloom soon. Can you come and see it?" Tom said, "Yes, I will come." + +The next day, Lily and Tom went to the garden. They saw the flower bloom. It was the most beautiful flower they had ever seen. They were very happy and played in the garden all day. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Bessie. Bessie lived on a farm with her friend, the farmer. The farmer loved to polish his big red truck. Bessie liked to watch him make the truck shiny and bright. + +One day, Bessie wanted to help the farmer. She thought, "I can give him milk to drink when he is done." So, Bessie went to find a cup to put the milk in. She looked in the barn and found a cup that was a fit size for her milk. + +Bessie filled the cup with her milk and walked over to the farmer. When the farmer saw Bessie with the cup of milk, he was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Bessie, for the milk!" They both smiled and enjoyed the shiny truck and the yummy milk. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the doctor. She was not feeling well. Her mom said, "Be patient, the doctor will help you feel better soon." + +In the doctor's office, Lucy saw a new toy. It was a big red ball. She wanted to play with it, but another kid named Tim was playing with it. Lucy felt sad because she wanted to play too. + +Lucy asked Tim, "Can I play with the ball too?" Tim said, "No, it's mine!" Lucy felt upset. Then, the doctor came in and said, "Let's all play together!" They took turns playing with the new ball and soon, Lucy and Tim were friends. Lucy felt happy and forgot she was not feeling well. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a little squirrel named Sam. Sam was very enthusiastic about finding nuts. One day, he saw a big nut on the ground. He was so happy and said, "Wow! A big nut for me!" + +Sam wanted to gain more nuts, so he asked his friend, Birdy the bird. "Birdy, where can I find more nuts?" Birdy thought for a moment and then said, "You can find more nuts near the big tree on the other side of the park." + +Sam was excited and ran to the big tree. There, he found many nuts. He was so happy that he started to dance. After collecting all the nuts, he said, "Thank you, Birdy, for helping me find these nuts." + +From that day on, Sam and Birdy became best friends. They always helped each other and played together in the big park. And Sam was always enthusiastic about sharing his nuts with Birdy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very restless. He liked to run and play all day. One day, Max saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with it, so he decided to borrow it. + +As Max played with the ball, he started to feel an itch on his back. He tried to scratch it by rolling on the grass, but the itch would not go away. Max was sad because the itch was bothering him. + +Max went to his friend, the kind cat named Lily. Lily saw Max was upset and asked what was wrong. Max told her about the itch. Lily used her soft paw to scratch Max's itch, and it finally went away. Max was happy and thanked Lily. They played with the big red ball together, and from then on, they always shared their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to watch his big sister, Sue, do exercise. Sue would jump, run, and dance, and Tim would clap his hands and laugh. + +One day, Sue asked Tim if he wanted to try some exercise too. Tim felt a little anxious because he had never done it before. But he wanted to be brave like his big sister, so he said yes. + +Tim tried to jump, run, and dance just like Sue. At first, he was not very good at it, but Sue helped him and cheered him on. Soon, Tim was having so much fun that he forgot to be anxious. They both laughed and played together, and Tim learned that trying new things can be fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to climb trees in his yard. One day, he saw a tree with a big green ball. The green ball was a lime. + +Tom wanted to get the lime, so he started to climb the tree. He climbed higher and higher. When he got to the top, he was very happy. He picked the lime and put it in his pocket. + +On his way down, he heard a loud sound. It was his mom calling him for lunch. Tom climbed down fast and ran to his mom. He showed her the lime and they both smiled. They ate lunch together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a strong horse named Max. Max was very thirsty. He wanted to drink some water. So, he went to the river to drink. + +At the river, he met a small bird named Lily. Lily was also thirsty. But, she was scared to drink from the river. "Max, can you help me drink?" she asked. Max said, "Yes, Lily. I will help you." + +But then, a big, mean dog came. The dog wanted to drink all the water. He said, "This is my river. You can't drink here!" Max and Lily were sad. + +Max was strong and brave. He said to the dog, "No, we all need to drink. We will share the water." The dog was scared of strong Max. So, he let Max and Lily drink the water. + +Max and Lily drank the water. They were happy and not thirsty anymore. They became good friends and always helped each other. And they all shared the river water from that day on. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Spot. Spot loved to sit under a big tree in his yard. One sunny day, he saw a little bird on the tree. + +Spot looked at the bird with wonder. He had never seen a bird like that before. The bird was red and yellow, and it sang a pretty song. Spot wanted to be friends with the bird. + +Spot stood up and wagged his tail. The bird saw Spot and flew down to sit next to him. They played together all day long. Spot and the bird became best friends. And from that day on, they always sat under the big tree together. +One day, a chubby zebra named Zara was walking in the forest. She saw a little bird with a hurt wing. The bird was sad and could not fly. Zara wanted to help the bird, but she did not understand how. + +Zara asked her friend, the wise old turtle, for help. The turtle said, "You can find a big leaf and use it to make the bird's wing feel better." Zara had an idea. She knew a place where she could find a big leaf. + +Zara found the big leaf and took it to the bird. She said, "Here, let me help you." She put the leaf on the bird's wing, and the bird felt better. The bird said, "Thank you, Zara!" Now, the bird could fly again, and they both played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved milk. She drank milk at breakfast, lunch and dinner. One day, the girl was feeling very guilty because she hadn't been able to help her mum who was really busy. So, she decided to bring her a beautiful bouquet of flowers, to say sorry. + +The little girl went to the store and bought the flowers. As she was walking back to her house, she stopped to watch them bloom in the sunshine. Suddenly, she realised that she had forgotten to buy milk. With a sigh she picked the flowers back up, and headed back to the store. + +Once back in the store, she put the flowers down on the counter, as she went to pick out the milk she needed. Suddenly, the flowers started to bloom right in front of her eyes! She was so excited, but also embarrassed - what if the shopkeeper thought she was stealing the flowers? She took the flowers back, leaving the milk behind, and went straight home. + +The little girl proudly handed the beautiful blooming flowers to her mum, explaining that she had made them bloom! Her mum was so touched, and happy to see her daughter's guilty expression change to one of pride and accomplishment. She hugged her daughter and said "Today, my darling, you bloomed." +Once upon a time, a clever boy named Tommy had a case. It was a very special case. He carefully carried it around the town, everywhere he went. + +One day, Tommy was asked to deliver the case to a faraway place. He was so excited! He set off on his journey, with the case safely tucked away in his pocket. + +But Tommy was never seen again. He never made it to his destination. Instead, the case was found in an alley. It was empty. + +Tommy's parents were so sad and confused. What had happened to their clever boy? Did he neglect to deliver the case? No one ever knew. The bad ending lingered in the air. +Once upon a time there was a fat axe. It was so heavy that everyone in the village did not want to use it. Every day, the axe lay in the corner of the wood shop, unused. + +One day, a little boy came in with his father. He asked, "Daddy, why doesn't anyone use the fat axe?" His father replied, "It's too big and heavy. No one can handle it." The little boy was determined to try. With a lot of effort, he lifted it and put it to work. + +The little boy worked hard and slowly but surely, the axe began to cut down the logs. Everyone in the village was stunned by the little boy's strength. + +When the little boy had finished using the axe, he smiled with pride. He said, "The fat axe can do great things if you don't give up." Everyone in the village learned an important lesson from this. With determination, you can achieve the impossible. + +The moral of the story is that nothing is too hard to end if you try hard. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Jack. Tom had lots of colourful blocks and Jack loved playing with them. Every day, Tom and Jack would have lots of fun playing with the blocks. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He wanted to perform a show for Jack using the blocks. Tom carefully arranged the blocks in a circle and was really pleased with it. Then Tom started performing with the blocks. He was very glad when Jack laughed with joy at his show. + +Suddenly, Tom's mother arrived and saw the mess of blocks around the room. She was not pleased and told Tom to pick up all the blocks. Tom was sad, because he knew that meant the end of the show. + +But Jack cheered him up. He suggested that instead of cleaning up the blocks one by one, they should perform another show with them. They put the blocks back together and started a new performance. + +The two boys were very happy when they were done and they had learned a lesson - that it's more fun to work together and help each other out. They were both very glad to have such a wonderful friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who was very lucky. One day, he found a bag of gold in his backyard. He was so excited and ran to show it to his mom. But when they opened it, they found that the gold had started to rot. + +The boy was so sad. But his mom said they could make the best of the situation. She said they could use the gold to help their family. + +So, they decided to take the gold to the jewellery store. The jeweller said that he could make some wonderful items from the gold. With the money he earned, the boy's mom was able to buy food and clothes for the family. + +The lucky boy was so proud. He knew that the rot had worked out for the best. He was happy to use the gold to help his family. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Mina. She was very happy and cheerful, but she was often worrying about her future. One day she learned about something called an exam. She was very worried and scared about having to do an exam. She asked her mom why she had to do it and her mom explained that the exam might feel daunting now, but it would help her figure out what she wanted to do in the future. + +Mina was still worried, but she decided to try and do her best. After she took the exam, she felt a lot better and more confident. She realized that sometimes you need to take a chance and do something that makes you a bit scared so that you can make your future brighter. + +Mina was very cheerful ever since that day. She still worries sometimes, but she always reminds herself of the lesson she learned from the exam -- that sometimes taking a daring leap helps you find success in the future. She was very wise for such a young girl! +Once upon a time there was a bear. Bear needed something special but he didn't know what it was. He started looking around and soon he found a page. The page was hidden under a tree near his house. Bear was curious and picked it up. + +He opened the page and discovered that it was filled with hidden secrets. Bear was so excited to see what was inside. He read the page carefully and found out he needed something that was very special. + +Bear searched and searched until he finally found what he was looking for- a hidden surprise! He was so delighted and he knew it was exactly what he had been looking for. Bear hugged the page tightly and thanked it for helping him find his hidden surprise. +Once upon a time there was a boy who went to a forest. He wanted to explore and have some fun. + +It was a sunny day, so the boy started running and skipping around the tall trees. He thought it was funny to see so many animals running around. Everything seemed so exciting. + +Suddenly something bad happened. A big bear was in the forest, and it was coming towards the boy. He was scared and tried to run away, but the bear was too fast. The bear ran after him and chased him for a long time. + +Eventually the bear caught the boy and hurt him. The boy screamed and cried, but it didn't help. He was too scared to move. + +The boy was very sad. He wanted to play in the forest, but instead something bad had happened. +Jenny jumped out of bed. She was so excited! Today was the day she was going to reach her goal. + +She bounded into the living room, saying, "Mom, can I reach it today?". + +Her mom nodded and replied, "Yes, you can. The goal is nice and close now. You can reach it!" + +Jenny grabbed her bag and went outside. As she hopped down the garden path, it felt so happy. She knew today would be special! + +As Jenny got to the end of the garden, she wondered if she was close yet. + +She looked up and saw a huge tree. She knew that if she could reach the top, she would have achieved her goal. She began to climb. + +Jenny kept going until she could finally reach the top. She looked down and exclaimed, "I did it! I reached the top!" + +Her mom clapped and said, "Well done, Jenny! You are so brave for reaching your goal." + +Jenny smiled and felt very happy. She had done it! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who lived in a nice, big wardrobe in a house. It was his home and he was very happy there. One day, he was hopping around the house, looking for something fun to do. As he was hopping he came across something strange. It was in the corner and it wasn't moving. + +The bunny hopped closer and he realized it was a dead mouse. He was a bit scared, so he hopped away. But he was also very curious. + +He asked his friend, the cat, "What is this dead mouse?" + +The cat frowned and said, "It's just a dead mouse. It doesn't move anymore. Don't touch it, it's not safe." + +The bunny nodded and hopped back to the wardrobe. He was glad he asked the cat, because he knew he was right. He went back to hopping around the house. He never went near the dead mouse again. +Once, there was a little boy who was very curious. One day, he saw the office of an important man in the city. He wanted to explore it, so he decided to sneak in. When he stepped inside, the room was so peaceful. + +He saw all the big furniture and was amazed. He started to touch the furniture to feel how it was. Suddenly, he accidentally tipped over a cup of hot coffee and it started to melt the important papers on the desk. + +The little boy was scared and quickly ran away. Later that day, the important man returned to the office and saw what happened. He was really angry and set out to find the person who had ruined his important papers. + +The little boy never came back to the office again. The man was so angry that he never found peace in his office ever again. +Once there was a grumpy old bear. Everywhere he went he was grumpy and he said hello to no one. One day, he woke up and decided he wanted to try something different. He went for a walk and came across an old woman by her window. She was making toast. The bear asked, “Can I try?†She said, “Yes†and handed him the toast. + +The bear took the toast, but he did not want to try it. He held it in his paw but did not move. The old woman looked at him and smiled and said, “You might want to try something different today and see if it changes your mood.†The bear thought and thought, but he was still grumpy. + +But then, something amazing happened. When he took a bite of the toast, it was delicious! Suddenly, he was no longer grumpy - he was happy! He smiled and thanked the old woman for her advice and said he would always remember her words. From then on, whenever he felt grumpy, he would remember the old woman and the delicious toast, and he would always feel better. +John was feeling adventurous. He decided to go outside and record his experience. He grabbed a sandwich, as he started out his journey. He took out his recording device and began talking about what he saw. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and felt something fly above his head. He looked up and saw a huge bird with a shiny yellow beak. John recorded the whole experience and was excited to show it to others. When he arrived back home, he showed the recording to all of his family members, who were just as amazed as John was. His adventure was now recorded forever! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jimmy. He was only three years old and he loved to explore. + +One day Jimmy was walking through the park. He saw a big open meadow with lots of flowers and grass. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +Jimmy decided to go for a closer look. As he was exploring, he came across something really interesting. It was a big basin filled with salt. + +Jimmy reached in and scooped up some of the salt. He asked his mom, "Why is the salt there?" + +His mom replied, "Those are the remains of a long-ago spring." + +Jimmy was so excited. He wanted to know more, so he asked, "What is a spring?" + +His mom explained, "A spring is a natural source of water. It bubbles up to the surface and stays open all through the warm season." + +Jimmy was amazed. He smiled, happy to have learned something new. He scooped up more salt, and carefully placed it in his pocket. Then he ran back to his mom, happy that he had discovered something special. +Once upon a time there was a man who loved to watch apples. Every day he would go to the apple tree and watch the apples grow. + +One day, however, a rough wind shook the tree and knocked all the apples off the branches. The man looked around and saw that all the apples were bruised and broken. + +He said, "Those apples aren't good anymore. Who did this?" + +Suddenly, a deep voice came down from the sky. "I did, said the wind. I am sorry, I didn't mean to cause you any trouble." + +The man said, "That's ok, but now I have no apples to watch." + +The wind replied, "I'm sorry, now you can't watch your apples anymore." + +The man was sad and he never watched apples again. +Once upon a time, there was a big thoughtful caterpillar. She loved to play every day with her forest friends. One day, she wanted to teach everyone how to make a butterfly home. But her friends thought it was too hard and were too scared to try. + +The caterpillar was so sad that no one wanted to help her. She rolled up into a little ball to hide her sadness and worry. Her friend the fox noticed this and came over to give her a hug. + +The fox said, “Don’t worry caterpillar. I’ll help you make a home for your butterflies.†The caterpillar was so happy and thanked her friend. Together, they made a wonderful home for the butterflies. + +The caterpillar’s friends saw it and thought it was so pretty. They all played together in the butterfly home and had a wonderful day. +Mummy had some weird measurements to take. She used her ruler and put it on the table. Suddenly, it started to shake. "What is going on?" mummy asked. + +The measurements on the ruler started to vanish before her eyes! "Oh no! Where has the ruler gone?!" Mummy said. + +Mummy began to look for her ruler but she couldn't find it anywhere. She asked her friends if they had seen the ruler, but they hadn't either. + +Mummy was very sad. The ruler had vanished into thin air and Mummy didn't know where it had gone. She never saw her ruler again. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved animals very much and she wanted to look after them. + +One day Sarah went on a special mission. She went to the park and she saw a chest full of healthy animals. She was so excited. + +Sarah took out her special spray and started spraying the animals. She wanted to make sure that they all stayed healthy. She sprayed every animal until they were all safe and sound. + +At the end of the day Sarah was feeling very proud of herself. She had helped the animals stay healthy and happy. Her special mission was complete. +Once upon a time, there was a very thin man who loved to read. Every day, he visited the forest to find new exciting stories to read. When he was walking through the woods, a butterfly flew past him and said, "Hello, thin man!" + +The man was happy to hear the voice of the butterfly and said, "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +The butterfly smiled and replied, "I'm looking for a new book to read. Have you seen any?" + +The thin man was delighted to help the butterfly and said, "Yes, I just saw a book lying on the ground. Would you like to come with me?" + +The butterfly beamed and said, "Yes, please!" + +So together they went and found the book lying in the grass. They opened the book and started to read. The man and the butterfly read the book together until it was time for the butterfly to go home. + +The butterfly thanked the man for his help and flew away. The man waved goodbye and went back to his reading spot in the forest. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a tough child. She was determined to do her best and never give up. One day she decided to take on an adventure. + +She packed her bags and set off on a journey. After a few hours, she came to a big, dark cave. She was scared but bravely stepped inside. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was coming from deep inside the cave. The voice said, "Welcome, child." She was not sure what to do, but decided to take the risk and keep walking. + +The voice became more clear as she came closer. It said, "Welcome, child. I've been waiting for you." The child was amazed at how the voice knew she was coming. She said hello and the voice replied, "I'm the spirit of the cave. I've been expecting you to come here." + +The spirit spoke about the power of courage and told the child that as long as she stayed tough, she could always find her way. The child thanked the spirit, skillfully made her way out of the cave and went on with her journey. + +The tough child never forgot the advice of the spirit and never gave up on her dreams. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maria. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she asked her mom if she could go on an adventure. Her mom said,"Yes, but you must behave." + +So Maria went out into the world searching for something special. After a while, she came across the most amazing thing she had ever seen. It was a big, luxurious castle. She took a deep breath and thought, "This is what I have been looking for." + +Maria hurried inside to see what kind of adventures she could have. Inside, she found a room full of wonderful treasures. She couldn't believe how beautiful and full of fun it was. + +After Maria had finished exploring, she ran out of the room to tell her mom what she had experienced. When she told her mom about the luxury castle, she said, "Very good Maria, you behaved very well." +Once there was a boy name John who had a dream of going on the biggest roller coaster in the city. So, one day, his mom decided to take him to the amusement park. + +When they arrived, John was so excited. He jumped and ran around, insisting that his mom buy him a ticket for the roller coaster. His mom finally placed her hand on her hip and said, "No, John. You are only three years old. It's too crazy a ride for you." + +John was devastated, his bottom lip trembling, he sighed heavily and reluctantly agreed. + +On their way home, John's mom had a suggestion. She told him that he should save his money until he was old enough to ride the roller coaster. She reminded him that if he kept saving, then soon enough, he'd be able to purchase his own ticket for the roller coaster. + +John got so excited that he started jumping up and down and smiling. This moral of the story is to be patient for the things you long for and be prepared to work for it. With a little determination and hard work, you can achieve anything! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He loved playing in the water at the beach. Today, he wanted to splash around in the sea. + +Jack grabbed the plastic bucket and large spade, and ran towards the beach. When he arrived, he started to scoop up the water and throw it around. + +Suddenly, he noticed an angry man was shouting at him. Jack was scared and stopped splashing. + +The angry man pointed at the picture framed on the boardwalk. "That's my picture", he said. + +Jack felt very sorry. He offered to help the man fix it. So, he grabbed the bucket and spade and started splashing the sand onto the picture. + +The angry man seemed a bit happier and thanked Jack. Jack went home feeling proud of what he did. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to explore. One day, the bunny hopped away to the city. All around, there were many tall buildings, which made the bunny feel small and scared. + +The bunny then saw a funny looking bird, and the two of them started talking. + +"Why are you trembling?" The bird asked. + +The bunny replied, "I'm scared, there are so many tall buildings here!" + +The bird smiled and said, "It's ok, let's explore together. We can help each other not to be scared." + +The bunny and the bird went exploring around the city, and soon they weren't scared anymore. + +The moral of the story is that when we are scared or alone, we can find strength if we help each other. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Annie. She was three years old and full of energy. One summer day, Annie had lots of fun playing outside in her garden. As the day went on, Annie noticed that it was very hot. She started to feel a bit uncomfortable, so she decided to go inside her house. + +Inside the house, Annie went to her room and pulled out some clothes. She picked out a dress that was light and airy, perfect for the hot summer day. + +Annie was already feeling much more comfortable, when suddenly she heard her mom's voice from the other room calling her. + +"Annie! Come here please!" Her mom said. + +Annie quickly put on her new dress and went to see what her mom wanted. + +"Wow Annie, that dress looks great!" Her mom said with a smile. + +Annie smiled back, happy that she had noticed the perfect dress for the hot summer day. +Once upon a time there was a little fox who lived in a hole in the woods. She was very friendly, but she was always careful not to trust strangers. + +One day, when the fox was climbing out of her hole, she saw a big rock which seemed very important. She lay down on the rock and began to bask in the sun. Suddenly she heard a voice! + +"Hello there, little fox," said a voice. "My name is Mr. Rabbit, and I'm so glad to meet you." + +The fox was a bit scared, but she decided to trust Mr. Rabbit. "I'm so pleased to meet you too, Mr. Rabbit," she said. + +Mr. Rabbit smiled. "Would you like to come to my house and have some lunch?" he asked. + +The fox agreed, and Mr. Rabbit led her away. But as they went, the fox felt a strange feeling in her tummy. Something wasn't quite right. + +The fox's fears were true. As soon as they arrived at Mr. Rabbit's house, he shut the door and locked it. He held the fox captive for days and the fox never escaped. + +This story is a warning to us all. We should never trust strangers, no matter how important they seem. Always listen to that strange feeling in your tummy - it's something to trust. +John was very brave. He decided to examine the big, mysterious box in his room. He had never seen it before. + +"What's in the box, Mommy?" he asked. + +"Let's find out," she replied. + +John opened the box carefully. Inside he found a fun surprise. It was a toy car. John was so excited. He couldn't wait to play with it. + +John's Mommy smiled. She was proud of how brave her son was for examining the box. + +John smiled too. He was happy to have the toy car, but even happier to know that his mommy thought he was brave. +One day, a giant was walking in the forest. Suddenly, he saw a nice bird. He reached to grab it but the bird dropped away. The giant was angry. He stomped around the forest looking for the bird. + +He saw two children playing. The giant said in a mean voice, "Do you know where the bird went?" + +The kids were scared. One of them said, "No, we do not know." The giant got madder. He said, "If you don't find my bird, I will be very angry." + +The two kids looked everywhere, but they couldn't find the bird. The giant got madder and madder. He said, "I'm going to have to punish you now!" + +The kids started to cry. The giant was so mean. He was going to hurt the kids. Suddenly, a man showed up. He said, "Please don't hurt them, giant!" + +But the giant was too angry. He grabbed the kids and shook them and yelled. The man was so scared. He ran away. The kids were so scared and sad. They cried as the giant dropped them on the ground and ran away. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were spending time together. The first friend was called Neila and she enjoyed finding things to complain about. She would always complain about why the sky was sometimes grey or why the birds were so noisy. Her friend, however, was always looking for the bright side of things and would find something nice to say about any situation. Neila could never understand why her friend was so positive. + +One day, Neila and her friend were walking together through a park. They noticed a warm, sunny square off in the distance. As they approached, it felt as if the square was inviting them to come closer. + +Neila started to complain about how the air was too hot or how the sun was in her eyes. However, her friend reminded her of how lucky they were to be able to experience such a beautiful day. Neila eventually stopped complaining and started to enjoy the view in the square. + +On their way back home, Neila realized that life is always better when we look for the positive rather than complain about the negative. She and her friend had a great day, and the moral lesson she learned that day was that when you look for the good, you will find it! +One day, the little girl was ready for the festival. She had dressed in her best clothes and was looking forward to eating lots of delicious food. Her parents were ready too, carrying a big basket full of treats. + +They arrived at the festival and saw a variety of delicious sights and smells. Everyone was eager to eat - even the animals! The little girl fed the ducks some bread, and soon she was hungry, so her parents gave her an apple to eat. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl didn't want to leave. She was having so much fun at the festival, and still wanted to feed the animals. Her parents said they would come back soon, and the little girl was happy. + +The next day, the little girl was ready to go back to the festival. But when she arrived, the ducks had all died from eating the bread she had fed them. The little girl was devastated, realizing that she had caused the ducks to die. She never wanted to go back to the festival ever again. +Once upon a time there was a bear who lived in the woods. He was very attractive and loved to have lots of fun. One day he decided to take a walk under the hot sun in the forest. As he walked, he suddenly felt something strange. He could feel himself shrinking! He was smaller and smaller until he was very tiny. + +He tried to find shade from the hot sun but he was so small that he couldn’t find any. He started to feel very hot and he was afraid he would shrink even more. Suddenly he noticed a big tree with lots of leaves and he ran underneath. He felt cool and safe. + +The bear was happy he had found a nice and cool place to stay. He stayed there until the sun went away and he slowly started to grow back to his normal size. He was happy he found an attractive place to keep cool on such a hot day! +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl. She had a box with many stamps inside. Every day, she would take out one stamp and add it to a special book. She had many pictures in the book, with stamps on them. + +One day, she found a special stamp. It was not like the other stamps. It was bright and colourful and it looked very exciting. She got very excited and quickly added the stamp to her book. + +As she added it, something magical happened. The book was filled with bright colours and even more exciting pictures. It was much better than before. + +The girl was very happy and played with her book for a long time. She never got bored of it, because it had such an interesting stamp! +Once there was a nice sheep who lived on a big hill. One day the sheep decided to climb the hill. It was so big, but the sheep was sure it could make it. The sheep was so brave! + +On its way up the hill, the sheep felt the soft wool on its back against the grass. It felt nice and the sheep felt happy. As it kept climbing, the sheep could see the top of the hill getting closer. + +Finally, the sheep made it! It jumped into the air and landed on top of the hill. The sheep was so proud of itself! From the top of the hill, it could see for miles and miles. + +The nice sheep looked over the hill and smiled. It was so happy to have made it to the top! The wool on its back made it feel warm and safe. It was a wonderful place to sit and admire the view. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Jack. Jack always wanted to help other people, so he asked his mom if he could offer something. His mom thought for a moment and then said, "Jack, do you want to offer an ornament to your friend?" + +Jack was excited and happily ran off to find an ornament. He searched high and low but he couldn't find the perfect one. Eventually he spotted a pretty, bright ornament with a special sparkle. He asked his mom if he could get it and she agreed. + +Jack ran to his friend's house to offer her the ornament. His friend was overjoyed, she thanked Jack and put the ornament on her wall. + +That was the start of a regular pattern. Every week Jack would go out to find something special to offer his friend. His friend was always so happy with the gifts, she said it was like a little surprise and she loved it. + +From then on, Jack started offering ornaments to all his friends. They were always so surprised and happy with the gifts, and Jack was proud of himself for being so generous. +One day, Bill and Joe were playing in their backyard. Bill had a super idea, he invited Joe to his house to have some fun. Joe was so excited, he said yes right away. + +When they arrived, Bill showed Joe his room. It was perfect! Then Bill took Joe to his kitchen and showed him the gas. Bill said he could use the gas to cook something. + +Joe was so scared, he didn't know how to use the gas. But Bill said it would be fun. After a few tries, Joe started to get the hang of it. But then the gas got too hot and suddenly there was a big fire! + +Joe was so scared and ran outside. Bill tried to stop the fire but it was too late. The fire destroyed the house and everything in it. Joe was so sad, he wished he had never been invited. +Once there was a helpless pony who lived in a small stable. He didn't have anyone to play with and was very lonely. Every day, the pony went out to the field to look for food, but he was never able to find enough. + +One day, a kind lady saw the poor pony and felt sad for him. She decided to help the helpless pony. She went to the stable and brought a big bucket of food for the pony. She fed the pony every day until he was strong and healthy. + +The pony was so happy and grateful for the kind lady's help. He came to love her very much and they became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to help those who are helpless. We can all make a difference in the world by helping those in need. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She had lots of toys and liked to play with them every day. But one day she found out that none of her toys were enough. So, she asked her mum and dad to buy her something new. They said no and Amy got very angry. She wanted to be selfish and pretend to be sad. She put labels on all her toys, like a big 'NO' and 'not good enough'. + +Then one day, Amy's best friend came to play with her. She shared all her toys with her and they had a lot of fun. Amy's friend also told her that pretending to be sad won't get her what she wanted. She told her that being nice and kind was much better. + +Amy was so happy to hear this and she hugged her best friend. She threw away all the labels on her toys, and was so happy to play together without being selfish. + +The moral of the story is that when we are kind and share what we have with others, it will bring more joy to our lives. +Molly was a curious 3-year-old girl. She always wanted to explore new things. So one day, when the sun was bright, she decided to go out into the garden. + +Molly had never been in the garden before. She saw all sorts of modern plants, including a lot of unfamiliar flowers. One flower was very unusual. It had a bottle of purple liquid next to it. + +Molly wanted to try the liquid. She had heard that some liquids were poison, so she hesitated. But she liked the color and the smell, so she decided to try it. + +When Molly had a sip of the purple liquid, she immediately spat it out. It was really sour! Then she heard a voice. It was her grandma, who had seen her drinking the poison. She urged Molly to never try the poison again, because it was dangerous. + +Molly was a bit sad, but she listened to her grandma's advice. In the future, Molly still explored the garden, but she only tried the modern plants that were safe. +Once upon a time there were two friends - a monkey and a mouse. The two were very close and were always having fun together. + +One day, the monkey and his mouse friend were out playing when they saw a big dead tree. The monkey wanted to climb the tree, but the mouse cautioned her. + +The mouse said "Monkey, be careful! The dead tree has sharp branches - they could hurt your skin!" The monkey hesitated, but then decided to climb it. + +As soon as the monkey set foot on the tree, it started to shake. The mouse shouted "Monkey, jump down! It's not safe!" + +But the monkey was too scared to move. The mouse quickly ran over and pulled the monkey down. She saved the monkey from danger. + +The whole experience taught the two friends an important lesson - sometimes listening to friends can help prevent danger. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was a very curious little girl and loved to explore. She was always looking for something new and exciting. She went on a search one day and found something very unusual. + +Lucy was amazed by what she had discovered. It was a hidden box. She opened up the box and found all kinds of exciting things inside. She included some beads, a book, and a toy car. She was so excited about the things she had found. + +Every day, Lucy would go on her search. She would look for new and exciting things. She found many unusual things like feathers, rocks, and leaves. + +Lucy learned that life is full of amazing things, if you look hard enough. She learned to appreciate every search she went on and value every new discovery she made. +Once upon a time there was a small girl who wanted to do something special. She went out looking for an adventure. After a while, she saw a spot that looked interesting. She decided to use it. + +When she got there, it was much different than she expected. The spot was big and dark and she felt a bit scared. But she decided to go ahead and use it. + +Soon after she began, it started to rain and it became very miserable. The little girl was soaked, but she kept using the spot. + +Finally, after a long time, she finished and felt strangely happy. She had used the spot and it had been an adventure! + +The little girl ran home, excited to tell her family what she had done. She had used the spot and had a great adventure, even though it was miserable. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Sarah. She had a desk in her bedroom. + +One day, Sarah wanted to replace the old desk with a new one. She searched her bedroom for an old desk to replace the one she already had. + +When Sarah opened the closet, she found an old, hidden desk. It was covered in dust and cobwebs. She decided to replace her old desk with the hidden one. + +Sarah was proud of her new desk. She decided to keep it clean and always be careful with it. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to take care of your things, so they don't become hidden and forgotten. Sarah learnt this lesson and made sure to always keep her desk clean and tidy. +Once there was a bald man. He liked to go crabbing by the beach. He had a big, sharp knife that he used to cut the strings that held the crab pots. + +One day, the man was busy doing his crabbing when he heard a noise. It was a little crab! It was stuck in the sand and it couldn't get out. + +The bald man looked at the crab. He felt so sorry for it. So, he cut the string of his crab pot, and put the crab back inside it. Then he set it free in the sea. + +The little crab was so happy. It thanked the bald man and swam away. The bald man smiled as he watched it go. He was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a young duckling. He was very competitive and wanted to be the best at everything he did. One day, he decided to go to the pond and show off his skills by whistling. + +No matter how hard he tried, no sound would come out. All the other animals could whistle but he could not. He was sad and frustrated and wondered what was wrong. + +A wise old owl saw the duckling's frustration and came over to help. With patience and kindness, he explained to the duckling why he could not whistle. He explained that to get a good sound, the duckling had to have some cream. + +The duckling was so excited and hurried home to look for cream. He found some cream and went back to the pond. After eating some cream he tried again to whistle. This time he was able to make a beautiful sound! + +The moral of the story is that it pays to be patient and kind. Having a competitive spirit is good, but it is important to be helpful too! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very brave. One day, Lucy decided to leave her house and explore the world. She put on her coat, said goodbye to her mum and dad, and started walking. + +"Where are you going, Lucy?" her dad asked. + +"I'm going on an adventure!" replied Lucy with a smile. + +So, she kept walking until she reached a big, enormous tree. Its branches were so high up in the clouds, she wondered how she could get up there. Lucy thought for a moment and then she figured out a plan. She started to climb the enormous tree, until she reached its highest branches. She could see the whole world from up there! + +At the top of the tree, Lucy found a reward. It was a small box filled with sweets! She opened the box and ate all the sweets, then she hugged the box and thanked the tree for the enormous reward. + +After that, Lucy waved goodbye to the tree and started walking back home. She was happily singing, feeling proud of her adventurous journey! +Once upon a time, a brave princess requested help from the king. She wanted to find a smooth earth. The king was kind and told the princess that if she wanted a smooth earth, she should search deeper in the castle. The princess explored and asked the servants for help. After a long search, she finally noticed a large box in the back corner of the room. She opened the box and was amazed to find a smooth earth inside. Not only was it smooth, but it was filled with all sorts of surprises. The princess had found the perfect item to bring back to the king. He was so pleased with her request that he rewarded her with a large smile and a crown of jewels. The princess was the happiest she had ever been! +One day, the earth was a mess. Everywhere there was chaos. But one brave little boy offered to organize it. He knew it wouldn't be easy. + +First, he cleaned up the trash that was scattered around. He filled bins with garbage and put it in the right place. Then, he looked around and saw that things were still harsh and difficult. + +So he asked the sun, moon and stars to help. They agreed, and together they worked to make the earth nice. The sun warmed cold places, the moon lit up dark spots, and the stars made the sky shiny and beautiful. + +At last the earth was organized. Everywhere looked nice and peaceful. The brave little boy had made a big difference. He was proud of what he had done and happy that everything was in order. +Bob was walking down the street, looking for something. He looked under every bush and inside every mailbox, but he couldn't find it. Then he saw a muffin on the ground. It looked very tasty, so Bob picked it up. + +He was very happy so he took a big bite. Suddenly he heard a loud slap. It was his friend, Jane. She slapped the muffin out of his hands and said it wasn't his. Bob started to cry. + +Jane said the muffin wasn't useful and it didn't belong to Bob. She said he had to give it back. So Bob put the muffin back on the ground and started to cry. It was a very sad ending for Bob and his muffin. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Lucy. One day, Jake gave Lucy a sour lemon. Lucy laughed and said it was yummy. Suddenly, there was an earthquake. Jake and Lucy got scared and ran to a safe place. + +After the earthquake was over, Jake and Lucy hugged each other and felt relieved. They went back to playing together and soon forgot all about the earthquake. Jake gave Lucy some sweet apples this time and they laughed together. + +The friends had lots of fun that day and stayed friends forever. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends - Lola and Harry. They loved to play together and were always very happy. + +One day, Lola wanted to borrow Harry's muscle to help her do something. + +“Hi Harry. Can I borrow your muscle? It's for something easy,†said Lola. + +“Sure Lola. What can I help you with?†said Harry. + +“I need to pull this heavy stone so I can get to the other side. It will be easy with your help,†said Lola. + +So, with Harry's muscle, Lola and Harry were able to move the heavy stone and Lola was able to reach the other side. + +The two of them were very happy and stayed best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to slide. He asked his mum if he could slide and she said yes. So, he went to the shop to see if they had a slide. But when he got there he was so excited to see something so rare! He had never seen a slide like it before. He asked his mum if he could buy it and she said yes. + +So, they bought the slide and the boy took it home. But when he set it up in the backyard, he started to slide down it. All of a sudden, the slide broke and the boy fell to the ground. He was very hurt and cried. His mum had to take him to the hospital. + +He was sad that he had lost his rare slide. He was even sadder that he was hurt. The boy learned a lesson that day – not to buy something too rare without thinking about it first! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy who liked to take naps. He often got sleepy when it was time to play. One day, after Jimmy's nap, he heard a loud noise outside. He got up and ran to the window, curious. + +Jimmy was surprised to see the police. They were talking, pointing, and moving around. They had a broken car in their driveway. Jimmy wondered why the car was broken. + +He looked around the house, but all of his toys were put away. Jimmy knew he wasn't in any trouble, so he decided to take another nap while the police talked. After a while, Jimmy heard the police leave. He looked out the window and saw that the broken car was gone. + +Jimmy was happy that he took his nap and waited patiently. He wasn't sure what the police and the broken car were doing in his driveway, but he knew it couldn't have been good. Jimmy was glad he stayed inside and had a nice nap. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She wanted to be an angel very badly. She was always kind and generous. Anna asked everyone she knew how to become an angel. Everyone told her the same answer, "You have to be very good and pure of heart." + +One day, Anna saw a special angel that was unlike any she had ever seen before. Anna wanted to be just like him. She followed the angel, hoping to find out his secret. But every time she got close, the angel flew away. + +Anna was determined to learn the angel's secret, so she kept following him. Finally, the angel stopped and told Anna that in order to be an angel she must always be kind and generous. He then flew away. + +Anna was filled with joy and went off to spread kindness and generosity everywhere. She tried to be the best angel she could be. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear. He was walking through the forest and he came across a hive. He was not happy to see it. + +He look up to the sky and shouted down at the hive, "Why are you here?" + +From within the hive he heard a tiny voice reply, "I'm here because this is my home." + +The grumpy bear was not impressed. He started to grumble and stomp. The little voice inside the hive got scared and stayed quiet. + +Then, something extraordinary happened. A little bee came flying out of the hive and walked right up to the grumpy bear. + +"Hello there, my name is Charles," said the bee. + +The bear was surprise by the bee's courage. He stopped grumbling and his grumpiness started to fade away. + +"It's nice to meet you," said the bear. + +Charles smiled and replied, "It's nice to meet you too." + +And from that day on, Charles and the bear lived happily in the forest and became the best of friends. +Jane saw a strange white box on the table. It had a big question mark on the top. She wondered what it was. + +Mama said, "That is a puzzle. You have to solve it!" + +Jane knelt down and studied the box. It was filled with many small pieces. She tried to put them together one by one. + +After a while, she became frustrated. She asked, "Mama, can you help me?" + +Mama smiled and said, "I am sure you can do it. Be patient and take your time. You will solve this puzzle!" + +Jane was determined. She slowly moved each piece around until suddenly, the box was filled with a beautiful white picture. + +She smiled and said, "I did it! Look Mama, I solved the puzzle!" + +Mama hugged her and said, "Well done, Jane. You are so patient and clever!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jacky. She was three years old and liked to play with her toys. One day, Jacky wanted to explore outside. + +Her mom warned her to stay close and to wear her belt so she could be safe. Jacky agreed and began her adventure. + +She ran out to the garden and found many different things that were fun to play with. She was so excited that she forgot all about the warning. + +Months passed and Jacky continued to run and play in the garden. Suddenly, one day, something startled her. She looked up and found a huge, mysterious creature staring at her. + +Jacky was confused. She wondered what the creature was until she remembered something - the warning her mother had given her. She knew that the belt was meant to protect her. + +Jacky took off the belt and held it in front of her. The mysterious creature ran away scared. Jacky had been warned and was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to fix things. She was always fixing funny things like cups, chairs and toys. + +One day, she heard about a church that needed to be fixed. She was so excited and asked her mom if she could go there and help fix it. Her mom said yes! + +The little girl quickly grabbed her toolbox and hurried off to the church. When she arrived, she saw that it was in a bad shape. She opened her toolbox and started to work. + +She worked hard, but soon she started to feel very uncomfortable. The air was hot and she was getting very sleepy. Suddenly, she heard a loud voice! + +"What are you doing here? You shouldn't be here!" + +The little girl was scared, but she bravely answered "I'm here to fix the churchâ€. + +The voice softened. "Oh, well then, carry on little one!" + +So, the little girl kept on fixing the church until it was finished. By the end, the church looked beautiful and she was very proud of her work. +John was playing in his room when his mom walked in carrying something small. He ran over and watched as she opened the envelope to show him what was inside. It was a goldfish! His eyes lit up with joy and he shouted with excitement. + +His mom said, "Be careful John. You must take care of your fish." + +John was careful. He put the fish in a bowl, filled it with water and watched as the fish swam around happily. + +Then one day, John was playing carelessly in his room. He didn't notice when the bowl tipped over, spilling the water and the fish on the floor. John's mom came in and saw the fish on the floor. She was angry that John was so careless. + +John felt sad. He apologized and promised that he would take better care of his fish next time. His mom hugged him and they watched as the fish carefully swam back into the bowl of water. John smiled and knew that he would never be careless again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. Anna wanted to put on a show, so she sang and danced for her family. She was so happy when everybody began to applaud. + +Anna's mom then said, "Let's go downstairs, Anna! You can put on your new bathrobe! It's time for a bath." + +Anna put on her bathrobe, which was purple and had stars on it. She thought it was weird, but she liked it. + +When they got to the bathroom, Anna was excited to use the bath. She splashed around and had lots of fun. + +When Anna was finished, she hopped out of the tub, drying herself off with her bathrobe. Her mom applauded and said, "Good job, Anna!" + +Anna grinned. She had had a wonderful time and was ready to go back to the living room and enjoy more of the show. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maria. Every day Maria would go to the park with her dad. One day, the park was really noisy. The noise was so loud, Maria got upset. + +"Daddy, why is it so noisy?" asked Maria. + +"Some people have raised their voices," replied her dad. + +Maria understood and tried her best to stay calm. Then, her dad started to raise his voice too. The noise got even louder. Maria was very upset. + +"Daddy, why are you raising your voice too?" asked Maria, trying not to be upset. + +Her dad said, "Sometimes it is okay to raise your voice, when it is for the right reasons, like defending someone. I am raising my voice because there are some people here who are not being kind to someone else. That is not okay." + +Maria was glad her father was helping others. She felt much better. With a smile on her face, she said to her dad,"Let's go home now, Daddy!" +Once upon a time there were two best friends – Jack and Jill. They were very excited to play together as they always did. + +One day Jack found a flag. He thought it looked very nice and he wanted to bring it home with him. He asked Jill if she thought it would fit in their pocket. She thought it would if they tried. + +So Jack and Jill put the flag in their pocket. It was tight, but they fit it in there. They were so happy and ran home to show their parents the new flag. + +But then something happened. Jack and Jill forgot about the flag being so tight in their pocket. They started running too fast and the flag got caught in the pocket. Then it ripped! + +Jack and Jill were so sad to see their flag was ruined. They realized they should have taken better care of the flag, so they shouldn't have tried to fit it in their pocket. + +Moral of the story: Things should fit properly in their place or else it can cause damage. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Lucy. They had a chest that Jack had found yesterday. But Jack was stubborn and he wanted to keep it all for himself. He was destroying their friendship. + +Lucy tried to explain to Jack but he wouldn't listen. He just wanted to keep the chest all to himself. + +So Lucy decided to try one more time. She asked Jack why he was being so stubborn and wanted the chest all to himself. But Jack was so determined and wouldn't listen. + +So in the end, neither of them got the chest, and their friendship was destroyed. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Charlie. Charlie was a very happy boy who liked to smile. + +One day, Charlie was walking down the road when he saw a letter. He was very excited to see it and he couldn't wait to open it. + +So he opened it and discovered it was from his best friend, Jenny. He smiled a huge smile and couldn't wait to show his discovery. + +Charlie ran to his house and showed the letter to his mama. She smiled at him and said, "That looks so exciting! Are you ready to give it to Jenny?" + +Charlie was so ready to give the letter to his best friend. He quickly grabbed the letter and ran down the street to give it to Jenny. When Jenny saw the letter, she smiled and said, "Thank you, Charlie! I'm so excited to read it." + +Charlie smiled back and they both jumped up and down in joy. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Janey. She was 3 years old and she loved to explore. + +One day, Janey was searching in her backyard. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise! She was scared and ran away. + +When she looked back, she saw a painter. He was dressed in all white and had a hat on. Janey was very scared and ran inside her house. + +Janey told her mom what happened. Mommy said it was okay and suggested they go outside and find the painter. Janey was still scared but bravely went outside with her mom. + +When they found the painter, they asked him who he was and why he was in their backyard. The painter said he was looking for something he lost. Janey's mom asked him what it was and he replied "My paintbrush. Have you seen it? + +Janey and her mom looked around and eventually they found the paintbrush. The painter was so happy! Janey was so proud of herself and wasn't scared anymore. The painter thanked her and her mom and left. + +Since that day, Janey was never scared of the painter. She kept exploring and searching for exciting things in her backyard. +Once upon a time there was a mighty lion. He was the king of the jungle and he always liked to go on long adventures. On one of his adventures, he parted company with his elephant friend. As they went deeper into the jungle, they got separated. + +The lion became worried when he could not find his friend, so he roared loud to find him. Soon, his elephant friend heard his mighty roar and he came running. The lion was glad to see his friend and they hugged each other. + +"I was so worried!" said the lion. +"Me too!" said the elephant. +The lion and the elephant were happy to be together again. From that day on, they stayed close to each other and never parted company again. +Once upon a time, there were two little friends named Sammy and Tim. Sammy had a very cute squash in front of his house, almost as big as he was. + +One day, Sammy and Tim were playing in the yard when they noticed the squash wobbling back and forth. Sammy said, "Let's do a game! Let's practice our bowing skills and see if we can make the squash wobble more!" + +Tim clapped his hands and shouted, "Yay! Let's do it!" So they both bowed very deeply to the squash. + +At first, the squash stayed still. But then, soon, it started wobbling more and more as they both bowed and bowed. Soon the squash was wobbling so much that it almost fell out of the ground! + +The friends fell back and squealed with laughter. "That was so much fun!" said Tim. Sammy nodded and replied, "Yeah, like a squishy little dance!" + +After that, Sammy and Tim bowed to the squash every day. The two were so cute, bowing and giggling away! +John was scared of being in the tent. Outside he could hear the wind whistling. He wanted his mommy. He was so scared that he started to cry. + +His mommy came outside and put her arm around him. "It's alright, John. Look, it's a cozy tent." She smiled at him. + +John looked around at the tent. He saw the big colorful flowers patterned on the outside and he stopped crying. He heard the wind whistling through the trees. + +John's mommy smiled again. "See, there's nothing to be scared of. Hear the wind whistle - it's like a song." + +John listened to the wind whistling and slowly stopped being scared. He liked the song. Mommy said the tent was cozy, and John thought it was too. +Once there was a hippo who liked to play. He sent a ball up into the sky and laughed as it came back down. Suddenly, the hippo felt a great hurt in his foot and he cried out. + +The hippo looked down and saw a sharp rock sticking out of the ground. He tried to pull it out but it was very stuck. His friends heard the hippo's cries and came to help. + +“Let me try,†said his friend, a little bird. He flew down and tried to pull the rock out but it was too strong. “I think we need help,†the little bird said. + +The hippo and his friends called out for help, but nobody heard their cries. The rock stayed stuck in the hippo’s foot and the poor hippo was hurt. He never sent a ball into the sky again. +Once upon a time, there was a modest family living in a small, cozy town. The family had one son, named Johnny. Every day, Johnny loved to shake his marbles in the backyard. + +One day, he decided to bring his marble bag to school with him to show his classmates. But when he arrived at the school, he could not find his bag of marbles. Johnny was so sad. + +Later that afternoon, his teacher saw his sad face and asked him what was wrong. Johnny explained that he had left his marbles back home. His teacher smiled and said, "Perhaps you can find your marbles if you look in the front yard". + +Johnny was very confused. He had not left his marbles in the front yard. But he decided to run over and check anyway. + +When he arrived, he saw something special in the grass. It was his lost marble bag! Johnny couldn't believe it! He was so happy that day. + +He learned a valuable lesson from this experience: always make sure to take care of your belongings, because if you don't, you might never see them again! +Once upon a time there was a young raven. Every day he flew around looking for food. One day he saw a birdcage with an open door. He flew over to the cage and saw a little bluebird inside. The raven wanted to help the bluebird so he flew up to the door of the cage. He grabbed onto the door and pulled as hard as he could and the door flew open. The bluebird joyfully flew away and the raven was so happy he released a loud "caw!" + +The young raven was very proud of himself for helping the bluebird. From then on, every time the raven saw a bird in a cage, he remembered how amazing it felt to help the little bluebird. He would remember to use his beak to release the birds so they could be free again. + +The young raven taught the other birds in the area what he had learned, so they too could be brave and help the birds that were still trapped. Together they were able to help many birds find freedom. They were all very proud of themselves and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there lived a prince in a far away land. One day, the prince peeked outside of his palace window. The sun was hot and the prince wanted to go outside and play. He asked his mom if he could go out and she said yes. + +The prince went out and had so much fun. He ran, he jumped, and he laughed. He even stepped in some puddles. + +When the sun started to set, the prince realized he was lost. He had no idea where he was. He started to cry until he heard a voice. + +"Hello there, little prince!" said the voice. + +The prince was scared, but he looked up and saw an old man with a friendly face. The old man said he could help take the prince back home, so the prince followed him. + +But, when they arrived at the palace, they found out the old man was a thief! He wanted to steal from the prince's palace. The thief ran away and the prince knew he would never see him again. + +The prince was sad that he had gotten lost, but at least he was safe at home. His mom was there to give him a big hug. The prince never wanted to go outside again, but he knew he had to, even if it was hot. +A girl named Lucy was walking down a path one day. She breathed in the warm air and smiled. Suddenly, she saw something unusual crawling across her way. It was a caterpillar. + +Lucy was eager to see what this caterpillar was up to. She bent down and carefully held out her hand. She softly said "Welcome, little one!" + +The caterpillar seemed to have something special in its mouth. Lucy watched as it carefully hid the item in a big green leaf. It then waved goodbye and scurried away. + +As Lucy walked on, she saw that the leaf had something buried in its folds. She could tell it was important because the caterpillar had taken so much care with it. + +Excitedly, Lucy reached out to the leaf and lifted it up. Resting in the center of its palm was an amazing surprise — a beautiful butterfly! The butterflies wings were brightly colored and gleamed in the sun. Lucy welcomed the insect with joy, knowing that this unusual caterpillar had given her a very special gift. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little pup. She wanted to be very serious and stay close to her people. Whenever they went outside, she kept one paw close to her heel. That way, the pup could stay close and make sure nothing bad happened. + +One day, her person wanted to go to the big store. The pup was so excited! But when the store door opened, it was much too big for her. She was scared and tried to back away, so she had to stay at the heel of her person. + +Finally, her person had finished shopping. The pup was so proud of herself for staying close to her person. She was so excited to go home and tell her furry friends all about her adventure! From then on, she was always serious and stayed near her person's heel whenever they went outside together. The end. +One day, Bill and his mom went to the park. Bill wanted to go to the playground, but his mom wanted to go for a walk. As they were walking, Bill saw a very long, empty line that looked like it went on forever. He tugged at his mom's sleeve and said, "Mommy, let's go in the line!" His mom replied, "No, Bill, we don't have time to wait in this long line. We need to go home soon." + +Disappointed, Bill followed his mom. When they got to the end of the line, they found a bright red sign that said "No Entry"! Bill was confused, so he asked his mom "What's this red sign say?" But before she could answer, two guards stepped out and said "No one is allowed in! Go away!" + +Bill was scared and started to cry. His mom hugged him and said, "Time to go home, Bill". They hugged each other tightly, and headed home. + +The end. +Once there was a little child who was always curious and very interested to learn new things. One day, the child decided to explore outside of their home. As they ventured further and further away, they remained fascinated by all the wonderful things they saw. + +The child kept going until they reached a dark forest. As they stood at the edge of the scary forest, the child heard a voice. A soft whispering: “Come in, little one. I have interesting things to show you.†+ +The little curious child felt brave and decided to enter the dark forest. But as soon as they stepped in, the child felt as if they could not move anymore. Fear came over the child, and they were unable to go anywhere. + +The child tried to scream, but no sound would come out, and the voice just kept calling until the child remained stuck in the dark forest forever. +Once upon a time, there lived a little spider. He lived in a big tree and would often swing from branch to branch. One day, the playful spider decided he wanted to count to ten. He started popping his eight legs one by one, but he just couldn’t remember the numbers. + +“Oh, I wish I could count to ten,†the spider said. + +Just then, a friendly ladybug flew by and said, “No problem! Just follow me, and I’ll show you the numbers.†+ +So the playful spider followed the ladybug, and the ladybug counted aloud, “One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!†+ +The spider was so delighted that he could count to ten that he started cheering and dancing from branch to branch. + +“Thank you, thank you,†the spider shouted to the friendly ladybug. “Now I can number forever!†+Once there was a little boy named Paul. He was only three years old and loved to explore. One day, he was poking at a rock in the garden when he saw something shiny and bright. He poked it with his finger and a loud noise came out! Paul was very scared. + +Paul said to himself, “What was that noise?†He looked around, but he couldn’t see anything. So he poked it again. This time, he heard a voice! + +“Hey, stop poking me!†it said. Perplexed, Paul asked, “Who said that?†+ +“It’s me! I’m a tiny inchworm and you almost squished me! Please don’t poke me again,†replied the loud little inchworm. + +Paul was very sorry for almost squishing the inchworm. He said, “Oh, I didn’t mean to scare you! I’ll leave you alone now.†He backed away and the inchworm thanked him for being so kind. + +Paul smiled and kept exploring the garden. He never forgot his loud inchworm friend. +The robot was doing the same job every day, cleaning the kitchen. But today, something was different. There was a dry patch that the robot couldn't clean. + +The robot said to itself, “I must finish cleaning the dry patch.†It tried several times but the patch stayed dry. + +The robot went to find the three year old child, who was playing in the garden. It asked the child, “Can you help me? I need to finish cleaning the dry patch.†+ +The child looked at the robot and said, “I’ll try.†+ +The child grabbed a cloth and some water and wiped the dry patch. The robot watched in amazement. + +At last, the patch was finished. + +The robot looked at the child and smiled, “Thank you! Now I can finish my job.†+ +The child smiled back, happy that it was able to help the robot. +One day, Mommy and Baby were walking outside. Mommy said, "Let’s sort the leaves!" Baby put on a big smile and said, "OK!" + +So Baby and Mommy started to sort the leaves. They worked together to sort the leaves into different piles. Mommy sorted slow and steady, and Baby looked around and laughed. + +After some time, all the leaves were sorted. "That was fun, Mommy!" said Baby. + +"Yes, it was. How about we look at how we sorted them?" Mommy smiled. + +So Mommy and Baby stepped back to look at the leaves that they had sorted. "What a beautiful look!" Baby said. + +Mommy nodded and said, "Yes, it looks beautiful!" +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jane and Sarah. They were both 3 years old, and they loved to play together. One day they were playing, and Jane looked up at the sky. She asked Sarah, "Do you want to marry me?" Sarah smiled and said, "Yes!" + +Jane and Sarah held hands and went to find their moms. They asked their moms if they could marry. Their moms smiled, and said yes! + +Jane and Sarah were so excited. They ran out to the garden, and held a slow and special wedding. Jane was wearing a beautiful dress and Sarah was wearing a veil. + +After the slow wedding ceremony, Jane and Sarah cut a giant cake and ate it together. Everyone laughed and smiled. Jane and Sarah were happy to be married! +Once upon a time, there was an original shark in the ocean. He wanted to see what it was like to behave like a fish. So, one day he swam down to the reef and acted like a fish. He swam around and ate food with the other fish. But the other fish were not sure about the shark and his strange behaviour. They were scared and swam away from him. + +The shark didn't know why the fish were scared, so he asked a friendly fish why they were scared of him. The friendly fish then explained to him that sharks were not like other fish, and he should behave like a shark and not a fish. + +The shark was confused, but the friendly fish said, “do not worry! Behave like yourself and you will be happy." + +So, the shark listened to the friendly fish, and he swam around like a shark and had fun. The other fish were no longer scared of him and they all got along. + +The shark was so happy that he had listened to the friendly fish. From that day on, the original shark always behaved like himself, and was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Rosa. Rosa loved drawing, and she wanted to put her drawings everywhere. She wanted to put them in a special frame, but she was not sure what to do. So she decided to ask her mom for help. + +When Rosa asked her mom, her mom said, "I know what you can do! You can make your own frame!" + +Rosa smiled with excitement. She imagined a beautiful frame that she could make, but she had no idea how. + +Her mom said, "You can use popsicle sticks! Just glue them together and paint them the color you want." + +Rosa got to work. She carefully put the popsicle sticks together and glue them in the correct shape. She then painted them blue and added some sparkles. + +When she was done, she showed the frame to her mom. Rosa's mom smiled with pride and said that it was beautiful. + +Rosa decided to give her frame an unknown surprise. She bought a special picture and put it in the frame. Now everyone gets to see the picture and the beautiful frame that Rosa made. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl with an amazing imagination. She loved to play in her special pretend world and always knew just how to make it extra fun. + +One day, she decided to make a maze. She put up some blocks to make walls and she moved things around to make a path. She thought it would take a while to make it just right, but she was so gifted that it only took her a few minutes. + +After she finished, she asked her daddy if he wanted to try it out. He put on a blindfold and tried to make his way through the maze. But he got stuck. + +The gifted girl knew just what to do. She asked her daddy to stand still and then she used some of her special pretend powers to fix the maze so he could make it out! Once it was fixed, Daddy was able to quickly make his way out. + +He was so pleased and gave the girl a big hug and a kiss. She was glad he was happy and she enjoyed her special pretend world even more! +Once upon a time there was a bear. He was very hungry and he had to decide what he wanted for lunch. He thought about pizza but he decided he wanted something else. He looked around and he saw popcorn! The bear had never tried it before and he decided to give it a go. + +He went to the shop and he asked for a bag of popcorn. The shopkeeper gave him a bag of rare popcorn. The bear was excited and he thanked the shopkeeper. + +He took the popcorn home. He put it in the microwave and waited until it was ready. When he opened the microwave the popcorn had all puffed up! The bear was so happy. He grabbed a handful and he took a big bite. It was delicious! The bear was very pleased with his decision. He finished the popcorn and was more than ready for his afternoon nap. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Ellie. Ellie was very happy and loved to explore. One day, Ellie decided to go on an adventure. She put on her hat and looked around. She saw a strawberry and thought it would be fun to discover it. + +So, she picked up the strawberry and started running. Suddenly, Ellie slipped and hurt her knee. She started to cry as it hurt a lot. + +Ellie looked around and noticed a big tree not far away. She hobbled over and sat down under the shade of the tree. She moved the strawberry in front of her so she could still see it. + +Ellie rolled up her sleeve and noticed a band-aid in her pocket. She put it on her knee and it helped her feel better. She decided to stay and pretend the band-aid was a magical discovery. + +She laughed as she thought of all the fun things she could do. Finally, Ellie was able to discover a happy ending. +Once there was a little girl named Grace. Grace wanted to build something special, so she went outside and started collecting things. She put big rocks and tiny sticks into a pile. Then she added some delicate leaves and some strong string. Suddenly, she had an idea - she grabbed her dad's old boot and started to build. + +Grace weaved the pieces of string around the boot and arranged the rocks and sticks inside it. Then she carefully lined the boot with the delicate leaves. When she was finished, she admired her work - it was a beautiful, delicate sculpture. + +Grace was so proud of her work. She held the boot up high and showed it off to her friends and family. Everyone was amazed by Grace's creativity. Now she has a beautiful sculpture of a boot that she can display in her room. +Once there was a little boy who liked to create things. He had some soft clay and he wanted to make something with it. He squeezed and moulded the clay together and created a little cane. He painted it all kinds of colors and smiled when he was done. He then took the cane around the house, proudly showing it off to everyone. He was so proud of the cane he had created. + +His parents were very impressed with the cane and asked him to come outside with it. When he got to the garden, they had set up a special surprise. They had planted some beautiful flowers around the cane. The boy was very happy with the surprise and hugged his parents tightly. From that day on, the boy and his parent went to the garden often and he created many more things with his soft clay. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very bossy and liked to play outside. One day she went outside and looked up at the sky. It was so blue and pretty! She wanted to remember it, so she closed her eyes and made a wish. + +The next day, Lucy woke up and went outside again. She remembered the sky from the day before and she smiled. It was still just as beautiful as ever. + +Lucy had a lot of fun playing outside and when it was time to go inside she told her mom all about her day. She remembered the bright colors of the sky and the birds flying around. + +By the time Lucy was three, she had a lot of wonderful memories of the sky. Whenever she looked up at it, she felt so happy and never wanted it to change. It was like a little reminder of good times. + +Lucy still liked to be bossy, but she was kind and gentle too. She always remembered to look up at the sky and to thank it for its beauty. +Once upon a time there was a dog called Reg who was very bossy. He liked to boss other animals around and sometimes they got mad. One day Reg was playing in the garden and he dug too deep. He unearthed a bone and was very excited. + +The bone was very shiny, so Reg picked it up to take with him. But, when he did, a little mouse saw and got angry. The mouse said "That's my bone, give it back!" Reg said no and made a silly noise, so the mouse ran away. + +The other animals were shocked. They said "Reg you were so bossy and did not forgive the mouse". They all felt sad and did not want to play with him anymore. + +But, Reg was ashamed and he knew he had done wrong. He chased after the mouse and found her under a bush crying. Reg told her he was sorry and gave her the bone back. The mouse was very happy and forgave Reg. + +From then on Reg was more kind to the other animals and they all played together again. They were happy to be friends and all promised to forgive more and be kind! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kaya. She loved to play outdoors, but today she felt uncomfortable. Everywhere she looked, the land seemed different. Kaya asked her parents, "What happened to the land?" + +Her parents explained, "We had to leave our home because it was no longer safe. It was uncomfortable for us, so now we have to find a new place to live." Kaya nodded and understood. + +Kaya was determined to find a way to help her family. She thought real hard, and then she came up with an idea. Kaya gathered her strength and declared, "Let's hold hands and never let go! We can keep each other safe together no matter where we go!" + +Kaya's family smiled and joined hands. Sure enough, holding onto each other made the family feel much better. + +Kaya's story teaches us the importance of sticking together. Holding onto each other makes us feel safe and secure, no matter where we go. +One day, Matilda was feeling bored. She wanted to go on an adventure. So she decided to go outside and wander around. Matilda saw a big tree, some flowers, and a few birds. She even saw a caterpillar crawling on a leaf. + +Matilda continued to wander. She stopped in front of a candy shop. She could see all kinds of colorful and delicious candy inside the shop. Matilda's eyes lit up with excitement and she started jumping up and down. + +“Mommy!†Matilda said. “Can I go inside and get some candy?" + +Her mom smiled and agreed. She opened the door and Matilda ran into the shop. She quickly chose candy, but the shopkeeper was looking a bit dull. + +“Is something wrong?†Matilda asked. + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, “No, everything is just fine! I'm just tired today.†+ +Matilda reached up, gave the shopkeeper a hug and said, “You'll feel better soon!â€. + +Matilda went back outside with her candy and continued her adventure. She was thankful to have found such an interesting way to spend a dull day. +Once there was a dog named Flash. Flash was very spoiled, so his parents planned something special for him. Flash was so excited! + +They told him that there was a mystery for him to solve. He was even more excited now! Flash started to look around to see how he could solve the mystery. He saw a box in the corner of the room, so he started to investigate it. + +He opened it and inside he found a lot of fun toys. He was surprised and very happy. He started to play with the toys, and soon he solved the mystery. He was so proud of himself! + +Flash was so excited that he ran to tell his parents all about it. They were so proud of him for solving the mystery. Flash was so happy that he had gotten to solve the mystery. His parents were so glad they planned something special for him. +George was looking for his mom. So, he decided to search for her. He went outside and saw a furry creature. He went closer and saw that it was his mother. George was so happy to find her. He gave her a big hug. + +His mother held him tight, and said that she had been looking for him too. George smiled and they both went inside. Inside, they found some furry animals playing. George laughed and hugged his mom again. + +They had a lot of fun together. But after a while, George had to go search for his mom again. His mom said that she would stay in one spot so he could easily find her when he was ready. + +So, George went outside and started to search. He looked around and saw a furry creature. He went closer and saw that it was his mom. George smiled and ran towards her. He hugged her tightly and said, "I found you!" + +His mom smiled and said, "I'm so glad you found me, George. I love you." George smiled back and said, "I love you too, mom." +Once upon a time, there lived a dragon in a tiny village. This dragon was very cheerful, always making everyone smile and laugh. + +But one day, things changed. A new creature began to attach itself to the dragon, making it very uncomfortable and sad. The dragon didn't know what to do and was too scared to go out and ask for help. + +Finally, the dragon’s friend stepped in to help. The friend got rid of the bad creature and attached a new one - something special and colourful. + +The dragon learned that having a friend who is willing to help is a valuable thing. Now, the dragon was back to being cheerful and was so thankful for the help. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind and helpful to those in need. We should always try to lend a helping hand so that those around us can be happy and cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man who loved to go on picnics. He packed a picnic and set off down the road. He snapped a few twigs as he walked, so he could start a fire for his picnic later on. + +He soon came across a small river and decided to go for a quick swim. Suddenly, he saw a huge alligator in the water! The alligator snapped its jaws at the wise old man. He was scared, so he quickly ran back onto the shore. + +He went back down the road, thinking about the alligator. He was worried he might see it again. Eventually, he reached a spot by the river, where he set up his picnic. He kept looking around, watching out for the alligator. + +But all he saw were two little birds, playing near the edge of the river. They were having all sorts of fun. The wise old man smiled, and he decided the alligator must have gone away. + +Just then, the old man heard a snap. But it wasn't the alligator. It was just his twigs, burning away in the fire he had started. The wise old man relaxed, and he enjoyed his picnic in peace. +One day Jack was walking in the woods. He was looking for a new adventure and he found a mysterious path. He decided to follow it. As he walked, Jack started to get scared, but he kept going. Soon, he came to a sharp bend in the path. He noticed a motion in the corner of his eye. Jack stopped and looked closely. He saw a tall figure with a hooded robe. The figure started to nod and motion for Jack to come closer. Jack was too scared to move. The figure started to walk towards Jack. Jack was so scared that he ran away. As he ran, he never looked back. Eventually, Jack made it home, but he never returned to that mysterious path ever again. +Once upon a time there was a family who wanted to celebrate. They ran into the kitchen with excited faces. Mama took out some bowls and bottles. Daddy opened the cupboard door. Inside was something special - a big, deep pot! + +Everyone cheered and clapped. Mama got the pot out and set it in the middle of the kitchen. Then she filled it with things they could use to celebrate. There was a bottle of oil and a bowl of flour. Daddy added lots of spices and some fun things like glitter! + +The family celebrated all night long. They made deep-fried treats and drank sweet drinks. Everyone was so full and happy. It was the best celebration ever. Then, when the sun was up, they said goodbye to the kitchen and went back to bed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to count everything she could see. One day, she asked her mom if she could go outside to count the rain. Her mom said she could, but only if she was careful. + +The little girl grabbed her umbrella and raincoat and ran outside. She was so excited to finally count the rain. She ran and skipped around as the rain lightly fell around her. + +Suddenly, a bigger rain cloud came and the rain started to pour down. The little girl was very scared. She tried covering her head with her arms, but the rain got heavier and she was getting soaked. + +Just then, her mom ran outside and scooped her up in her arms. The little girl was so relieved and clung tightly to her mom. Together, they ran back inside where it was warm and dry. + +After that day, the little girl was more careful about counting the rain outside. Her mom reminded her to always wait until the rain was light and not too heavy. +One day Jack wanted to build a tower with his blocks. He went to his room but found all the blocks scattered everywhere. He couldn't play. He looked around and saw his little brother, Sam, lying peacefully on the floor with a pile of blocks around him and his hands filled with them. Jack walked up to him and shouted, "Hey! Why did you take my blocks?" + +Sam smiled cheekily and said, "I just wanted to play with them. I like blocks." + +Jack was angry and said, "That doesn't mean you can grab my blocks without telling me. This isn't nice. The blocks were mine so you can't just take them." + +Sam dropped the blocks and said, "Sorry Jack. I didn't mean to take anything that belonged to you. I'll clean them up now and make sure they are not filthy." + +Jack was surprised by Sam's realization of what he did and said, "Thanks. I appreciate it. Next time think before you grab something that doesn't belong to you." + +Moral of the story: Always ask for permission before taking something that doesn't belong to you. +A long time ago there was a little boy who loved wool. Everywhere he looked, he wanted to attach wool. + +One day, the boy found a basket full of colourful balls of wool. He was so excited that he attached it to his shirt. Next, he was on his way to attach wool to his pants. + +The boy was so happy that he began to laugh and ran around. As he ran, he started to attach wool to his shoes, hat and even his hair. + +The boy went back to his house and looked in the mirror. He smiled. He wasn't normal anymore. He was unique and colourful. He knew that he would always love to attach wool to things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three-years-old and his name was Joe. One day, Joe was playing outside in his garden. Suddenly he heard a loud noise. He panicked and ran inside quickly. + +Joe ran up the stairs, his heart beating really fast. He looked around and saw something on the wall. It was a big scale, with lot of numbers on it. Joe had never seen anything like it before and it scared him. + +He didn't know what to do. He screamed, it was so loud! Joe ran and ran until he found his mum. She quickly hugged him, and said it would be okay. + +Mum explained that the scale was a special measuring tool and was nothing to be scared of. She said that Joe was very brave and hugged him again. Joe was relieved, and they both laughed together. +Once there was a stubborn little onion named Terry. Every day Terry would turn around and around in the vegetable patch. Along came a little girl all dressed in blue. The little girl was very curious about Terry and what he was doing, so she asked him to explain. + +"I'm turning over and over because I want to make sure the soil is nice and soft," Terry said. + +"That sounds like a lot of work!" the little girl said. + +Terry smiled and said, "I just have to be stubborn to get the job done!" + +The little girl said goodbye to Terry and thanked him for explaining why he was turning around. Then she skipped on home with a smile on her face. + +Terry the onion was always stubborn, but that made him special. And, he kept turning around every day, making sure the soil was nice and soft. +Once upon a time, there was a big sunny day outside. It was the perfect day for laundry to shine. + +Mama was folding laundry in the backyard and she had lots of different colours. Some were very bright and some were normal. Suddenly, a sparkly light shone on the clothes. Mama looked up and saw a big, bright rainbow in the sky. + +Mama smiled and said, "It's time for regular laundry to shine!" She put all the clothes together in a basket and carried them to the driveway. She laid the clothes out on the driveway and the sun shone even brighter on them. + +Mama danced around the laundry and sang a funny song. Soon, all the clothes were drying and the sun's warmth made them look even brighter. Mama smiled and said, "That looks so nice!" + +And the clothes looked normal again, but they shone even brighter than before. + +The end. +Once there was a wild bird. It was so small and had the most beautiful feathers. Every day the bird would fly around and explore. + +One day, the bird found a small leak in the roof of a house. The bird saw this as a great opportunity! She figured she could teach some other birds how to live inside the house. + +The bird taught the other birds all about the leak. Soon, many birds were living happily inside the house. + +But one day, the humans living there noticed the leak and decided to fix it. They shut all the windows and the birds couldn't escape! Unfortunately, all the birds died inside the house because of the leak. + +The wild bird had taught the others so much, but sadly it had also taught them how to die. +One sunny day, Mummy was taking Jack for a walk. She was carrying Jack's favourite toy, a yellow tank. Jack was so proud and excited, he waved it in the air. Suddenly, he tripped and the tank fell on the ground. + +Mummy smiled and said, “It's okay, Jack. Let's pick it up.†+ +Jack did not reply. He was very ashamed and slowly looked away. He thought that maybe Mummy would be mad if he dropped the tank. + +Mummy picked up the tank and said, “It's okay, Jack. I'm not angry. But it's important for you to be careful and not drop your toys.†She gave him a hug and Jack told her, “I will be careful, Mummy.†+ +Mummy and Jack hugged and went on the walk. They had a lot of fun playing in the sunshine. Jack learnt that even if he made mistakes, Mummy would still love him and that made him very happy. +Tina and Jamie were two best friends. They loved to play together. One day, Tina found a model car in her garden. It had bright red wheels that looked like they could roll. She was so excited that she showed Jamie. + +Jamie thought the model car was great, but then he started to feel angry. He said the model was terrible because it wasn't his. Tina felt upset but she knew she couldn't keep it all to herself, so she said they should share it. She said they could roll it together and have fun. + +Jamie was still angry and he said he didn't want it. Tina decided to roll the model car around the garden herself. When Jamie saw how excited Tina was, he changed his mind. He said they could both roll it together. + +The two friends smiled and hugged each other. Together, they had lots of fun rolling the model around the garden, and they were both happy in the end. +Once upon a time there was a mother and her daughter. Every day they would wander together in the park, looking for new and exciting things to see. + +One day, the little girl noticed a nosy dog sniffing around. She wanted to get to know him better, so she started to wander over to him. Her mother stayed close, but far enough back so her daughter could go explore. + +The two became fast friends, and the little girl started to take him around the park. They explored all the green trees, the tall grass, rocks, and flowers. The nosy dog kept sniffing around, eager to learn more about his new best friend. + +Eventually, it was time to go home. The little girl said goodbye to her new furry friend and hugged her mother. They wandered back home, chatting about their exciting adventure. +Once upon a time there was a wise little rabbit. He liked to hop around and have fun. One day he saw a shiny mug on the ground. He hopped closer to have a look. It was so pretty, he wanted to pick it up and take it home. + +But then the rabbit thought to himself, "Maybe I should ask an adult. They are wise and they might know if this belongs to someone." So the bunny hopped off to find a grown up. + +He found a kind old lady who said she had seen the mug before. She said it belonged to the farmer down the road and she told the rabbit he should hop back and leave it there. + +The wise rabbit listened and thanked the old lady. He hopped back to where he found the mug and left it there. Then he hopped home and never touched it again. The wise rabbit knew it was much better to ask for help than to take things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to rock. He asked his mom, "Please can I rock?" Mom said "Yes, but you must wait." + +The little boy waited and waited. But he got bored and asked his mom again, "Can I rock now?" Mom said "No, you must wait." + +The mom had to go away and he started to rock without asking. His rocking was very hard and quickly the chair broke. + +The little boy started to cry, "Mommy! It broke." The mom said "I told you to wait. Now it is broken and you can't rock." +Once upon a time, there was a boy who thought it would be a good idea to roll around on the couch. He rolled up, down, and all around the couch. He thought he was being cool and funny. But then, something weird happened. The couch began to roll too. + +The boy jumped off the rolling couch and watched in amazement as it rolled across the room. He tried to catch the couch but it rolled around him and went flying out of the window. + +The boy knew he had made a mistake. He should have been careful with other people's belongings. + +The moral of the story is that we should respect other people’s things and not be too rough with them, otherwise we may have to face bad consequences. +Once there was a tall, strong tree named Lucy. Lucy was surrounded by a big, green field in the middle of the forest. One day, two little bunnies named Mabel and Timmy were walking in the field. They wanted to explore the area and find some new friends. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the distance. It sounded like a drum, and it was getting louder. Mabel and Timmy turned around to see where the noise was coming from and they saw an elephant marching across the field. + +Mabel and Timmy were scared and they started to run, but then they realized something wonderful. The elephant was keeping all the animals in the forest safe. By marching across the field, the elephant was protecting all of them from the dangers outside. + +Mabel and Timmy were so glad that the elephant was keeping them safe. They smiled and hugged each other in gratitude. + +Moral of the story: We are all protected when we work together. +Once there was a little boy. He wanted a new watch. So one day, he stepped outside and walked to the store. It was a big store and he was very excited. + +When he stepped inside, he saw lots of watches. He saw some that were old and some that were new. He chose a new watch with big numbers and a bright blue band. He liked it very much. + +He stepped to the cashier and paid for his new watch. It was his very first watch and he was so proud. + +As soon as he stepped outside the store, he put the watch on his wrist. He liked how it felt and he liked how it looked. + +The little boy was very happy. Now, he could keep track of the time. He stepped all the way home, proud of his new watch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved dressing up. She owned lots of costumes that made her look like a princess, a fairy, and even a mermaid! One day, she put on her fanciest, most beautiful costume. The costume was so heavy she could barely stand! But still, she kept it on and ran outside to show all her friends. + +Her friends loved the costume and decided to all keep it on. They laughed and spun around in the costume all afternoon. Then, the sun began to set and it was time to go home. Each one carefully put away their costume in the closet. + +The next day, the girl ran to the closet and put on her costume again. She kept spinning and playing with her friends until it was dark outside. Each time they put away the costumes at the end of the day and tried on different ones the next day. + +The little girl and her friends kept playing with the costumes as long as they could. They had so much fun, every day was filled with laughter and joy! +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl. Her name was Sarah. +Sarah did not like taking baths, even though she knew it was good for her. + +One night, Sarah stayed up late to watch a movie. She did not want to go to bed, but her mom said it was time. With a sad face, Sarah said goodbye to her movie and went to bed. + +In the morning, Sarah woke up to something unexpected. All around her bed she found the biggest, whitest skulls she had ever seen! At first, she was scared but then she remembered that she had been very stubborn about getting into bed the night before. She giggled and said, "Mom must have kissed me with her magic kiss." Sarah smiled and realized that her mom was still watching over her. + +Sarah was happy to have her mom's magical kiss, so every night she tried harder to get into bed on time. Sarah always remembered that if she was stubborn, there might be skulls in the morning - but that was okay because she also knew there would be a special magic kiss. +John opened the door and walked out of his house. On the street he saw a billboard. It was available to anyone who wanted it. John liked the billboard and decided to open it. +He worked hard to open the billboard. After a few hours he finally opened it. Inside the billboard there was a scary creature. The creature was mad at John for opening it. It flew out of the billboard and scared John. +John ran home and closed the door quickly. The creature was still outside, growling and snarling. John was scared and begged the creature to leave. But the creature just stayed there, waiting for John to open the door again. John stayed in his house, never opening the door again. +Mia was 3 years old and she loved to write. She wanted to write a story about a tuna and she was so excited. Every day, she was busy writing with her pencil. She wanted to finish the story by the next day. + +One day, she invited her friends to come to her house. She wanted to show them her story about the tuna. Her friends were so excited and couldn't wait to read it. + +Mia showed them her story, but it wasn't finished yet. Her friends were disappointed, so Mia promised to finish the story tomorrow. + +That night, Mia was worried. She was thinking about how she was going to finish the story. Suddenly, a wealthy man dressed in a fancy suit appeared at her window. He said he had the perfect ending to her story. He called it the 'wealthy ending'. + +Mia agreed to his offer and the man gave her a bag of money. The next morning, Mia woke up and realised the wealthy man had tricked her. In the bag of money, there was no story ending - only the money! + +Mia was so upset that she ran away. She never got to finish her story about the tuna. +Once upon a time there was a small boy. He had a big struggle to climb into his bed. + +The boy's mum asked him: "What's wrong, son?" + +The boy replied: "The bed is too high and I can't get up there!" + +The boy's mum smiled and said: "Don't worry. I'll help you." + +She helped the boy to get onto the bed and then tucked him in. + +The boy said: "Thank you, Mummy! I didn't think I'd be able to get into my little bed all by myself." + +The boy's mum said: "That's ok, my love. You just need a bit of help every now and then." + +The boy smiled and snuggled into the warmth of his bed as his mum said goodnight. +Once upon a time, there were two boys. One was called John and the other was called Paul. They were best friends and they lived next door to each other. + +John looked out of his window and noticed a big, shiny vehicle driving passed his house that morning. He shouted out to Paul in excitement, “Look Paul! A wealthy vehicle!†+ +Paul ran to the window and saw the beautiful vehicle too. “Let’s reach out and see if we can touch it,†he said. + +John and Paul both stepped outside, and they ran towards the vehicle. But it was going very fast, and they didn’t manage to reach it before it disappeared around the corner. + +The boys were so sad that they had missed the vehicle that they decided to go back home. As they did so, they saw a small, shiny car coming down the street. “Let’s reach out and touch it this time,†said Paul. + +John and Paul ran towards the car, and as they reached out, they both shouted out in excitement as their fingers touched the car. Then, it drove off, and the boys were once again out of luck. + +But, that did not stop them, the boys exclaimed, “If we can’t reach the wealthy vehicles, we’ll just make our own!†+ +And so, +Once upon a time there was a charming boy named Jack. He was walking on the beach and he saw a jellyfish that was stuck in a rock. He knew he had to save it so he tried to pull it out with his small hands. + +Jack said "Don't worry, little jellyfish. I will save you!" His hands were shaking as he pulled, but eventually, he pulled the jellyfish out and set it free in the ocean! + +The jellyfish was so grateful that it said "Thank you, Jack! You are very brave." + +Jack smiled and watched the jellyfish swim away. And he felt happy that he had saved it. + +Little did Jack know that the jellyfish had extra special powers. Jack was about to realize that the jellyfish had saved him too! +Once upon a time there was a harmless spider. She wanted to know what it would be like to go in reverse. So she walked backwards very carefully. But she kept falling over as she didn’t know how to go backwards properly. + +So the spider called for help. A friendly butterfly came to see what the spider needed. The butterfly said it was easy to go backwards. She showed the spider how it was done. The butterfly hovered in the air and flew backwards. It was so simple. The spider was amazed. + +The spider copied the butterfly and soon she was flying backwards too. She was delighted. She practised going backwards again and again until she was really good at it. + +Now the harmless spider loves to go in reverse. She looks so funny buzzing around and going backwards. Her friends all laugh when they see her. But the spider loves it and she’s so happy she can go in reverse. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty dragon. + +One day the dragon decided to go for a visit to a special place. It was a pretty far away place. But the dragon didn't care. He put on his wings and flew through the air. + +He arrived at a big lake surrounded by tall trees. The dragon saw lots of animals and heard birds singing. He even saw a small cave where he could explore. + +After a while, the dragon started to get tired. He found a nice spot among the trees and curled up to take a nap. When he woke up, he saw that a little bunny had come to visit him. They became friends and spent the day playing together. + +When the sun started to set, the dragon said goodbye to his new friend. Then, the dragon flew back home feeling happy and content. +Sonia was a three-year-old girl who loved to play with her friends from neighbourhood. One day, she was playing with her friends when one of them accidentally bumped into her and knocked out her front tooth. Sonia was frustrated and started crying. + +Her friends told her to not worry and took her to her mom. They explained what happened and her mom hugged Sonia and tried to soothe her. + +Her mom said, "It's okay, sweetheart. Even if you lost a tooth, you will receive a visit from the tooth fairy very soon." + +Sonia smiled and felt a bit relieved. She felt better when the tooth fairy came and she received a surprise in exchange of her tooth. + +The moral of this story is that it is okay to feel frustrated when things do not go our way. In the end, it is often more pleasant than we may think. +Bob was so excited because it was finally raining. He ran outside to play in the rain and feel the wet gas on his skin. He was laughing as he jumped in the puddles. + +Suddenly, he heard his mom calling. She said, "Bob, come inside. It is getting too difficult for you to stay outside in the rain." + +Confused, Bob asked, "But why mom? I was having so much fun." + +His mom replied, "Because, sweetheart, you may not get sick from the cold gas in the air." + +Understanding, Bob came inside and ran back to his room, already planning what to do next. He was excited to play indoors and stay warm. +Once there was a little boy named Jack who loved the water. He was very enthusiastic and dreamed of sailing away on the open sea. Then one day, he found an old motorboat at the beach. He was very excited and decided to take it out on the ocean. + +Jack hopped into the old boat and quickly set off. The motor was chugging along as he sailed across the ocean. He was having a great time, until suddenly the motor stopped running. + +Jack was very worried. He tried turning the motor on and off, but nothing worked. He was starting to feel alone and scared, until he heard a group of boats coming his way. + +They were the coast guard, and they could see he was in trouble. He was very relieved, until they told him the motorboat was stolen! They took him away for breaking the law, even though he was just a kid. + +Jack was very sad as he sailed away with the coast guard, as his dream of sailing away was over. +Once there was a little girl named Milli. She liked to take naps each day. She always found it difficult to wake up after a nap, so her mom always had to wake her up. + +One day her mom said, "Milli, wake up now! Time to get up!" Milli woke up with a start, but she was still very sleepy. + +"I don't want to wake up," said Milli. But her mom said, "You must wake up, or you will be late!" Milli groaned, but she got up anyway. + +As she was getting ready, Milli yawned. She was still sleepy and it was difficult to focus on getting dressed. Then she heard a loud noise outside. + +When Milli went outside to see what it was, she saw a big truck outside her house! It had crashed into her family's car and broken it into many pieces. + +Milli was very sad. She wished she had stayed in her bed for her nap, instead of waking up. Now her family would have to buy a new car and she felt awful. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy who was taking his little boy, Sam, shopping. Sam was only three and he saw a beautiful vase. He begged his daddy to buy it for him. The daddy said, "No Sam, a vase is too expensive for us to spend money on." But Sam kept asking for it. + +Finally, the daddy said, “Sam, I can tell you’re wise. Always remember to spend your money wisely. Sometimes that means saying no to things you really want, even though it might be hard!†+ +Sam thought about what his daddy said, and then said, “Ok daddy, I won’t ask for the vase anymore.†+ +The daddy was very proud of Sam for understanding why it was important to spend money wisely. He smiled and said, “That’s my wise little boy.†Together they went home, happy that Sam had learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there lived a wise old man. He had lived a long life with many lessons to share. One day, a small child asked him: "What is the secret to life?". The wise man smiled and said, "It is simple. You must always do what you demand." + +The child was confused so the wise man explained, "You must always be kind and treat others with respect, you should never take more than you need, and you must always have patience. All these things are important. They will help you throughout life." + +The child wanted to learn even more, so the wise man said: "Life is like a number. You need to do the work first before you reap the rewards. If you are wise and make wise decisions, then you'll reap the rewards." + +The wise old man taught the small child that by making wise choices and by being patient, one will get what they demand. This is the secret to life. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sam. Sam was three years old and she wore a pink dress every day. Sam loved playing with all her toys, but she especially loved playing with her books. + +Every morning, Sam would take all of her books off the bookcase and pile them onto the floor. She would reads her books and imagine all the wonderful things the stories were about. + +One hot afternoon, Sam wanted to take all her books outside to read in the sun. She took the books outside and sat down under the blue sky. She opened her favorite story and started to read, but then she saw a big dark cloud moving in. + +Sam was a smart young girl, so she quickly ran inside to put all her books back on the bookcase. As Sam was putting away her books, the thunder rumbled, and the sky got darker. Soon the rain started pouring down, and Sam was safe and dry inside her house. + +Sam had been foreshadowed by the dark cloud and acted quickly to save her beloved books. She learned a valuable lesson that day, and from then on she was careful to always keep an eye on the sky before taking her books outside. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sophia. Sophia dreamed of flying, and everyday she would go outside and wish that she could do it. But Sophia was very scared because she didn't know how to fly. + +One day, when Sophia was playing in the garden, she saw a friendly looking bird. It waved at her and Sophia waved back. The bird flew down and softly, but eagerly, landed on Sophia's shoulder. Sophia loved the bird, and soon the bird was flying around her with joy. + +Sophia was so happy. For the first time, she felt like maybe she really could fly. She looked up to the sky and spread out her arms, gathering all her courage. Then slowly and gently, her feet left the ground and she was flying! Sophia was so excited that she was actually doing it. + +She loved the feeling of being up in the sky, looking down on the land below. Suddenly she remembered how fearful she had been when she first saw the bird, and she hugged the bird with happiness and love. She felt so lucky to have found her dream. +Once upon a time, there was a king who wore a special crown. Every day, the king had two helpers who recorded everything he did. One day, the king decided that he wanted to have a picnic. His helpers ran as fast as they could to get some soft food for the picnic. They brought back some cheese, bread and grapes. The king and his helpers ate the food and enjoyed the sunshine. When the picnic was over, the helpers recorded everything that happened. They wrote down that the King had a lovely picnic with soft food. Everyone was happy and the King wore his crown with pride. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bear. He had a mine full of sparkly rocks and loved to visit it every day. One day, he decided to settle it for good. He collected all the sparkly rocks and put them in a pile. When the pile became too big, he looked around and made a big, soft bed. He laid on the bed and arranged the rocks around him. He was so cozy, he decided he would stay right there forever. The bear felt very peaceful and happy in his mine. He smiled as he watched the graceful butterflies flutter around him. From that moment on, the bear always felt comfortable and safe in his mine. He was forever grateful that he was able to settle down in his special place. +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl called Julie. She was always curious about the world around her and loved to explore. + +One day, while walking around, she found an empty journal lying on the ground. She opened it and was fascinated to see empty pages. + +Julie started to think of all the things she could include on those pages, like drawings and stories. She wanted to share her ideas and thoughts with the world, but didn't know where to start. + +She asked her mom for help. "What should I include on these pages - I don't know what to write!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You can include anything you like! You should write stories, draw pictures, and be creative. It's your very own journal!" + +Julie was full of ideas and couldn't wait to get started. She grabbed her pencil and opened the empty journal. Soon, the pages were filled with stories, drawings, and creative ideas! +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom was 3 years old and he was a very curious boy. He always wanted to try new things and explore his world. + +One day, Tom was sitting in his room feeling bored. He wanted something new and exciting to do. He looked around the room and noticed a big box with lots of blocks inside. He decided to start building something. + +Tom carefully grabbed the blocks and started putting them together. He felt comfortable with the pieces and quickly increased his building project. Every time he built something new, it looked more and more amazing! + +Before he knew it, Tom had made the most beautiful castle! He was so happy with the results. Now he could play with the castle and explore all sorts of new possibilities. + +Tom was proud of his work and excited to start playing with his new creation. He had learned an important lesson: with a good start and some comfortable building blocks, you can increase your way to success! +Mommy was playing with her baby in the park. Her baby was crawling around, exploring all the equipment. He crawled over to the slide and found a modest toy car. He smiled as he picked it up and crawled back to his mommy. + +Mommy was so proud to see her baby crawl around the park. She cuddled him close and laughed as he made silly sounds. Meanwhile, the baby kept his eyes open, looking to see what else he could explore. + +Soon he crawled over to the sandbox. This time, he found a little shovel and a bucket. With these handy tools, he could make little hills and dig in the sand. He played with them for a while, laughing and having fun. + +Mommy was happy to see her baby explore the park. It was nice to see him enjoying himself and using his curiosity to discover the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a great university. It was very big and all the people there were very busy. They wanted to make their university look even better. So, they decided to decorate it. + +Everyone in the university worked together. They brought paint, balloons, and streamers. Then, they started to decorate the university. They painted the walls bright colors, they hung up streamers and balloons. They even put up a sign that said "Welcome to the Great University!" + +When they were finished, everyone was very happy. It looked so nice! Everyone cheered and clapped their hands. They said: "Wow! The Great University looks amazing!" + +Then, everyone went inside to have a party and celebrate their new, beautiful university. +Molly was a very kind girl. She liked to play in her room with her favourite things. One day she found a large sack in her cupboard and it was filled with tangled knots. She was very curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +Molly carefully opened the sack and to her surprise she found a lot of colourful string. She picked up one of the knots and asked her mum, 'What is this?'. + +Mum replied, 'Well, that's a knot, sweetheart'. + +Molly was so excited that she quickly grabbed all the pieces of string and started unwinding the knots. She worked so hard that she managed to untangle them all. Molly said to her mum, 'Look Mum, I untied all the knots!'. + +Mum smiled and said, 'That was very kind of you, Molly. Now let's see what else is inside the sack.' + +Molly was curious so she opened the sack again and to her delight she found lots of beautiful shells, feathers, stones and dried flowers inside. Molly knew she had made a wonderful discovery and was so happy that she had been kind enough to untangle the knots. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sue. She was only three years old, but already loved to play and explore. Every day she would come home from school and start playing right away. + +One day, Sue found some clay lying in the garden. She was excited and started molding it into a doll. After she was finished, Sue decided to mail it to her best friend. She made sure to wrap the doll carefully in a box and then put it into the mailbox. + +The next day Sue wanted to mail another package, but she was feeling a bit reckless and careless. Without double-checking, she put the package into the mailbox and ran off. Unfortunately, Sue had put the wrong address on the package, and it never reached its destination. + +Sue was so sad, but she learned a valuable lesson. From then on, she made sure to be careful whenever she was mailing things. +Once upon a time there was a girl with a big dream. She wanted to be able to fold things up and make them flat. Each time she tried, the things always stayed bumpy. + +One day a big, spicy, red pepper floated past her. She wanted to try folding it, so she grabbed it and put it on the ground. She pressed down on it hard, and soon it was folded so flat that it looked like a piece of paper! + +The girl was thrilled. From then on, she spent her days folding things - paper, cloth, leaves - and making them flat. She had wonderful dreams about the different things she could fold, and soon she was a master of folding things. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to polish things. She had a special spoon that was perfect for polishing. She decided to spend the day polishing all of her favourite things. + +The little girl took out her special spoon and began polishing her toy car. She worked happily until it was all shiny and perfect. + +Next she set to work polishing her doll's shoes. She rubbed her spoon back and forth until the shoes sparkled. + +Just then, her dad called out from the kitchen, "What are you doing?" + +The little girl proudly replied, "I'm polishing my toys with my special spoon!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "That's perfect. Keep up the good work!" + +The little girl spent the rest of the day polishing until everything was perfect and shone like new. She was so proud of her work and she hugged her special spoon tightly, never wanting to let it go. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient image of a man. He lived in a mountain high above the clouds. Every day, he would pass his day by looking down upon the world from his mountain. + +One day, an eagle flew down from the sky and passed in front of the man. The ancient man was amazed and asked the eagle how he had gotten so high in the sky. The eagle replied that he had worked hard every day to pass over the clouds and reach his destination. + +The ancient man smiled and thought of the eagle's words. He realised that if he wanted to be successful, he too should pass each day by working diligently with purpose. He kept this thought with him, and from his mountain he continued to guide others with his wise words. + +Moral of the story: Work hard and have purpose everyday to pass your goals! +One day, Milly was walking in the park. She saw an orange apple on a tree. It looked juicy and delicious. Milly was so happy to see the apple that she said, "Welcome, apple!" + +Milly went over to the tree. She reached out and plucked the orange apple from the branch. She was so excited that she hopped and skipped her way home. + +At home, Milly found a bowl from under the kitchen sink. She put the orange apple inside the bowl and then ran off to find her mum. + +Milly and her mum went back to the kitchen. Milly proudly held the orange apple in her hands and said, "Welcome, apple!" + +Milly and her mum cut the orange apple into small pieces and shared it. The sweet, juicy pieces of orange apple tasted so delicious, and Milly said, "Welcome, apple!" as she happily munched away. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called May. May liked to admire fashion. She saw all the pretty dresses and decided to buy them. + +One day, May was admiring some dresses in the store, when she saw a beautiful pink dress. She decided she must have it! + +Just then, a deaf man walked past. He saw the pretty dress and smiled at her. May smiled back and admired how the dress looked on her. + +The deaf man said, "That dress looks so nice on you!" + +May was surprised. She hadn't expected him to talk to her. She smiled and thanked the man for admiring her dress. + +The man said, "It's always nice to admire something beautiful." + +May said, "Yes it is." + +She thanked the man again, and then left the store with the beautiful pink dress. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. She was three years old and wanted to understand more things. Every night she would sit in her chair and think. One day while sitting in her chair she had an idea - to find something useful! + +Ella started looking around the house, but she couldn't find anything useful. Even though she looked everywhere, nothing was useful. She began to feel really sad because she couldn't understand what was wrong. + +Suddenly, Ella heard a loud noise coming from the kitchen. She quickly ran to the kitchen, only to find out that the chair she had been sitting in had become very useful! Someone had used it to prop open the kitchen door. + +Ella was angry and upset. She did not understand why someone had used her chair that way. She ran to her room and cried, feeling sad that she could not find something useful. Unfortunately, her story had a bad ending. +Once there was a bear and a rabbit. They were best friends and they liked playing together. One day, the rabbit needed help. He felt sad and alone. The bear saw him and knew just what to do. He gave the rabbit a big hug. + +The hug made the rabbit feel better. He smiled and thanked the bear. The bear was so happy that he wanted to give the rabbit a reward. He found some carrots in his garden and gave them to the rabbit. The rabbit thanked the bear again and gave him a hug. + +The bear was so happy that he wanted to hug everyone! He hugged the trees, he hugged the birds, he even hugged the dead leaves. Everyone was so happy that they decided to give the bear a reward. They found some honey and gave it to the bear. The bear was so pleased and hugged them all again. + +The bear and the rabbit were the best of friends, and they both knew that hugs and rewards make everything better. +Once there was a graceful cat named Pavel. He was very happy, for it was his birthday. + +He was wandering in the garden when suddenly something really special happen. Smoke came out of the ground! He was so curious, he had never seen anything like it before. + +Pavel asked one of his friends, a bird named Saeed: "Saeed, what is happening?". Saeed replied: "I think something magical is happening. Let's go see what it is!" + +So they both ran towards the smoke. They were so excited to see what was going to happen! + +When they arrived, they found that it was a big birthday surprise! All of Pavel's friends were there to celebrate his special day. They all cheered and the smoke gently rose into the graceful sky. + +Pavel was so happy. What a wonderful birthday surprise! +Once upon a time there was a clumsy little bunny. He loved to play and have fun. He always found fun things to do. + +One day, he was in the garden hopping around, when he saw a funny looking flower. So he decided to see what would happen if he held it. He reached out and held the flower in his paw. + +Suddenly, the flower started to twirl around like a special kind of dance. The bunny laughed and held the flower even tighter. He spun around and around in a circle, until his feet got all mixed up and he stumbled to the ground. + +But he was still having fun. The bunny got back up and kept hopping around and spinning in circles, holding the flower until it was time to go inside and go to sleep. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a tall girl named Sally. She loved to surf and had a special twist she loved to do. Every morning she went to the beach to ride the waves. One day, Sally's mother asked her why she liked to twist when she surfed. + +Sally smiled and said, “I twist to make it fun. It's like a dance on the surf." + +Sally's mother smiled and said, “That sounds very exciting. You're so brave to try that!†+ +From that day on, Sally kept twisting and dancing on the surf. She loved the way it made her feel and was always excited to share her special twist. +Once upon a time there was a very old man. He lived in an ancient house in a big forest. Every day he would go out and explore. + +He liked to guess where he would go. One day he walked and walked until he came to a big river. He couldn't guess what would be on the other side. + +So he decided to cross the river. When he got to the other side he saw a very old temple. He was so surprised! Inside the temple he found many ancient items. + +He guessed it was built a long time ago. Everyday he went back to the temple, exploring and collecting artifacts. He was so happy to find the temple! He was sure that he would find new surprises every day. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who was very hungry. She wanted to find something to eat so she went out in search of food. She arrived in a village where she saw a pond that was filled with water. She thought to herself, “If only I had something to soak in this pond to make something yummy to eat!†+ +So she did just that. She found some leaves and put them in the pool and let them soak. After a while, she took out the leaves and there she had a delicious stew made from the soaked leaves! + +The lady was so happy that she decided to stay in the village and share her stew with everyone. She set up a law that everyone has to have something to soak in the pond before they can have the stew. + +Everyone in the village was happy and they all lived happily ever after, no one ever went hungry again! +Tyler was a poor three-year-old living in a small house with his parents. One day, he saw in the kitchen a beautiful cupboard filled with all kinds of delicious treats and surprises. + +"Look, Mommy!" said Tyler excitedly. "What's in the cupboard?" + +"Nothing that you can have," his Mom replied. "Those are things reserved for special occasions." + +Tyler was sad. He wanted to celebrate with something special and to be just like all the other children. + +"Please, Mommy," Tyler asked, "if I am a good boy, can I have something from the cupboard?" + +Mom smiled and said, "If you continue to be a good boy and help me with the cleaning, then I will let you pick something special from the cupboard. Then we can celebrate together!" + +Tyler was so happy and he got to work cleaning the house with renewed energy. When he was done, mom opened the cupboard and let Tyler pick a treat for them to celebrate with. + +Tyler was so excited! It was the best day! +Once upon a time, there was a brown bear. The bear was very sleepy and wanted to go to sleep. He put his nose down on the ground and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he heard a little voice. + +The bear opened his eyes, and saw a small girl. She had brown eyes and a cute little brown nose. + +"Hello, Bear!" said the little girl. + +"Hello!" said the bear. "Why are you here?" + +"I came to take a nap with you!" said the girl, with a smile. + +The bear smiled too. He liked the idea. So, he and the little girl lay down on the ground and went to sleep. + +When they woke up, they both felt nice and refreshed. The bear said goodbye to the little girl and they both went their separate ways. And the bear slept happily ever after. +Once there was a small village, where the people always quarrel. Over time, the village grew and grew until the village was too big. + +One day, there was a big storm and a flood came. All the people in the village were very frightened and very nervous. + +But in the midst of their fear, one kind person suggested that they all work together to fight the flood and save their village. Everyone realized that they all needed to work together, and they stopped quarreling. + +In the end, they all worked together and saved the village! + +The people learned that it is better to work together than to quarrel. +Timmy was out walking one day and he came across a beautiful lake. He just had to take a peek. He saw a group of fish swimming around and he was so mesmerised that he stopped to stare at them. His eyes followed them around the lake as he looked for the best view of the fishes. + +Suddenly, Timmy noticed a modest little fish swimming close to the surface. He was struggling to keep up with the bigger fish that were swimming almost twice as fast as him. Timmy's heart felt sad when he saw the small fish trying so hard to keep up with the rest of the group. + +Timmy realised how important it was to reach out and help each other. Even if the small fish was struggling, the other fish could do their part in giving the small fish a hand. After a moment of thought, Timmy ran off to tell his mom about what he had learned. + +The moral of Timmy's story is to never be afraid to lend a helping hand. Even the smallest of gestures can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a weak potato. Its name was Bob. Bob was sad. He lay in the ground, alone and forgotten. + +One day, a kind farmer named Sam walked by. He saw Bob and he bent down to pick him up. Sam said, "Hi Bob! Don't be sad. I think you can rise." + +Bob was scared and he did not know what to say. He was too weak. + +But Sam believed in him, so he put Bob in a pot of water. The warm water gave Bob strength, and he grew and grew. Soon, Bob became so strong and healthy that Sam could pluck him from the pot with ease. + +Bob rose up out of the water, high in the sky. He was no longer weak and sad, and never forgot what Sam had done for him. +Once upon a time there was a pretty guard. He watched over a castle every day. He wanted to improve himself, so he started exercising every morning. Soon his muscles got bigger and he was very strong. + +The guard was so happy with how much he had improved. He was much more powerful now! + +He kept guarding the castle and protecting everyone. He made sure no one could hurt them. Everyone was so thankful for the guard and they all said he looked so pretty. + +The guard kept working hard, improving his strength and keeping the castle safe. Everyone was so happy with the guard and they were thankful they had such a pretty, strong guard protecting them every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Joy. She was very lucky because she was going to go to a picnic in the forest. She had to go with her Uncle Tom. + +When they arrived, Joy got out of the car and slipped on the grass. “Ouch!†she said. + +“Be careful, Joy,†said Uncle Tom. “We don’t want you getting hurt.†+ +Joy nodded and smiled. She helped him set up the picnic on the blanket. + +They had a lovely picnic in the forest with sandwiches and fruit. Joy was so happy and very lucky to be having such a good time in the sunshine. + +After the picnic, Joy thanked her Uncle Tom and they both got back in the car and went home. +Charlie and his mommy went to the park one day. It was a bright, sunny day, and all of the animals were out playing. The birds were singing sweetly. + +In the middle of the park, Charlie saw a big shiny medal that sparkled in the sun. He excitedly ran over to have a closer look at it. + +"Mommy, what’s this?†he asked. + +His mommy smiled. “It’s a golden medal, Charlie.†+ +He carefully picked it up and turned it over in his hands. Then, he stuck it on his shirt, declaring that he was going to carry it with him. + +But then, he heard a playful laughing sound coming from behind him. It was the animals! They were all imitating Charlie, pretending to carry the medal around. + +Charlie laughed along with them. He loved playing with the animals and watching them remain so happy and playful. When they were done, he carefully placed the medal back on the ground. + +With a wave and a smile, Charlie and his mommy left the park with happy hearts. +Once upon a time, there were two birds who lived in a nest. Each day they would discuss things together. One bird was very lazy and liked to take lots of naps. The other bird was full of energy and wanted to explore the world around them. + +The energetic bird urged the lazy one to come with them to explore, but the lazy bird always said no. The energetic bird decided to go exploring on their own, so they could tell their friend all about it when they came back. + +Their friend was disappointed to be left alone, but when the energetic bird returned from their adventure, they had so many stories to tell! The lazy bird was so excited to hear about what their friend had seen that they decided to go the next time. + +The two birds have been exploring together ever since. They both love visiting different places and discussing all their interesting discoveries. +Once there was a girl called Amy. She wanted to try on a new skirt, so she went to find her mum. + +"Mum, can I wear this skirt? Please!" Amy begged. + +"No, Amy. You're too young and this skirt is too big," replied Mum. + +Amy was sad and disappointed. She remained patient and did not give up. + +"Please, Mum, can I please wear it?" She asked again. + +Mum thought for a moment. She smiled and said, "Okay, Amy. You can try it on but remain careful." + +Amy put on the skirt and twirled around. She looked so happy that Mum couldn't help but smile. + +Mum and Amy remained happy for the rest of the day. Amy wore the new skirt everywhere she went and was happy with her precious new dress. +Molly and her mommy were walking through the forest. It was a beautiful day, with a peaceful breeze. Molly saw a stable in the distance. + +Molly: "Mommy, what is that?" + +Mommy: "That is a stable, Molly. It is a place where horses stay." + +Molly was so excited to see the horses. The stable was very big and looked very strong. Molly's mommy showed her how to keep the horses safe. Molly took a few steps back and admired the stable. + +Molly: "It looks very strong and peaceful, Mommy!" + +Mommy: "Yes, it is very important to keep the stable safe and peaceful. It's the best way to keep the horses happy." + +Molly nodded and kept admiring the stable. She was so happy that she had such an amazing place to visit. The stable was a beautiful reminder to keep the world safe and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Jill. Jill loved to dance and decided one day to make up her own rhythm. She began to stir-up a special beat, tapping her feet on the floor and clapping her hands. + +Soon her parents heard the sound and came to investigate. They found Jill dancing and chanting her new rhythm. Her mother asked, "Jill, what are you doing?" Jill smiled and said, "I'm stirring something special. I made this rhythm just for me." + +Her parents smiled and began to move their own feet in the beat. Jill was so happy! As she danced, her parents jumped in and all three of them moved together in the small rhythm. It was so much fun that they danced until they were exhausted. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big missile in the sky. It was very scary and it made everyone feel scared. But then something magical happened. The sun came out and the missile started to melt. Everyone cheered as the missile slowly melted away until it was gone. It was a big relief for everyone and they all breathed a sigh of happiness. They made sure to thank the sun for helping them get rid of the scary missile. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved mysteries. Every day she would walk around searching for the secrets that were hidden in the world. One day, something strange happened. She felt dizzy and stumbled around in a spiral. Suddenly, she saw a glowing spot in the ground. + +Curious, the little girl knelt down and started to dig. After a few minutes, a mysterious box appeared! She opened the box and found a beautiful necklace inside. It was like nothing she had ever seen before! + +Excited, the little girl decided to give the necklace to her mom. When she showed it to her mom, her mom smiled and said she knew this necklace her entire life. She then told her daughter that the necklace was a key to a fantastic mystery that could only be unraveled with the right clues. + +The little girl was so full of joy! She was going to solve a mystery, and it was all thanks to the dizzy feeling she had while walking around! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Sam. He was three years old and he loved to play. + +One day, Sam's mum said, "Come on Sam, it's time to take a shower". Sam was a little bit scared because he had never taken a shower before. + +Sam looked out of the window - there was a big, black cloud in the sky. + +Sam said, "Mum, I don't want to take a shower. It looks like it might rain." + +Mum said, "Don't worry! We will keep playing until it starts raining." + +So Sam and Mum played outside in the garden until the sky turned black. Then they went inside and Sam took a shower. Sam was a little bit scared at first, but he soon enjoyed it and felt all refreshed once he was done. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a mighty frog. He lived deep in the woods near a pond. + +One day, the frog was looking for some to eat. He saw a little bug and hopped right over. The frog said, "Hello, bug! Would you like to be my dinner?" + +The bug was scared and quickly scurried away. The frog laughed and scattered off in search of his dinner. + +Meanwhile, the bug was hiding behind a rock. He shouted to the frog, "Don't you know I'm friends with the big, mighty lion? If you come any closer, he will roar at you!" + +The frog was startled and stopped hopping. He said, "Oh, that's mighty brave of you, little bug. I'm sorry for scaring you. I'll just hop on my way." + +The bug was relieved. He said goodbye to the frog, who gave a friendly nod and hopped away. + +And that's the story of the mighty frog who scattered away in search of dinner. +Molly wanted some candy. She asked Mom for it, but Mom said no. So, Molly had an idea! She asked Mom if she could borrow some candy from her friend, Tom. Tom had lots of candy, so Mom said okay. + +Molly ran to Tom's house with glee. She asked Tom if she could borrow some candy, and Tom said yes. He gave her a furry bundle filled with all kinds of candy. Molly smiled, thanked Tom and ran back to her house with her treat. + +When Molly got home, Mom was surprised to see Molly with candy. Molly happily explained that she had borrowed it from Tom, who had been very generous. Mom said it was okay and gave Molly a hug. Molly could hardly believe her luck. She happily snacked on all the sweet, furry candy. +Once there was a girl who loved to sing. She liked to sing for everyone who would listen. She would spend hours singing a song. It was her favorite thing to do. + +One day, she was feeling a bit helpless. She needed some cheering up, so she started singing her favorite song. As she sang, she felt better and better. + +Soon, her singing had made all the animals around her smile. All of the animals, even the big scary ones, all seemed to love her song. They all seemed so happy. + +The girl was so happy that she continued to sing her song. All of the animals seemed to love it. They kept smiling and dancing, and it made the girl so happy. She felt less helpless, and more loved. She was so grateful for the love that her song brought. +Thea and Liam were at the park to have a party. Thea was very excited, but Liam was shy. They had to agree on what games to play. But they just couldn't figure it out. They both wanted to play cricket but disagreed on the rules. Eventually, Thea suggested hopping. Liam was happy with the idea, but he disagreed on which foot to hop with. Thea said the left foot and Liam said the right foot. + +They argued back and forth. Then, Liam had an idea. He said they should both hop on one foot, but take turns. Thea thought this was a good plan, and the two friends agreed. They had fun and the party was a big success. All the children were happy and excited, including Liam, even though he was still shy. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved to fold things. He would fold paper and towels and pillows, and he especially enjoyed folding clothes. + +One day, he found a pillow that was very special. It was so big, and so soft and lively! He decided it would be perfect for folding. So he carefully folded the pillow in half. + +When he opened it up again, he was surprised! Instead of finding a pillow, he found lots of little pills! They sparkled in the light and were very colourful. He was so excited! + +He put all the pills into a big jar, and as he looked at them, he smiled. Those pills were so lively and pretty! He was sure they would bring a lot of joy to whoever found them. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lilly. One day, Lilly saw a hammer in the corner of a store. She wanted it, but she was too shy to ask the shopkeeper to buy it. + +Lilly carefully took the hammer from the corner and began to play with it. Just then, the shopkeeper came up to her and said, "That hammer costs money. You need to pay for it." + +Lilly looked up at the shopkeeper. She was shy but she also wanted the hammer very much. So she smiled and said, "Yes, I can pay for it." + +The shopkeeper was happy to see Lilly's enthusiasm. He smiled and sold Lilly the hammer. Lilly happily thanked the shopkeeper. She was so excited to have her new hammer! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice. She was three years old and full of life. + +Alice loved to play hide and seek. She would hide and her friends would try to find her. + +One day, Alice decided to hide behind a big rock. She was so quiet that no one could find her. + +Suddenly, a noisy judge snapped on the rock. The judge looked very scary, but Alice was not scared. She made a silly face and the judge laughed. + +Alice was so happy that she ran back to her friends and told them about the judge. They all laughed with Alice and then went to play hide and seek again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. She wanted to go outside to play, but she was scared. She thought the outside might be dangerous. + +So, her mommy gave her a pair of sunglasses. She said, "Jill, if you wear these sunglasses, you'll be safe and can go outside". + +Jill loved wearing the sunglasses. But one day, when Jill was running in the park, she saw something dangerous! It was a big, mean-looking dog! Jill ran away and put her sunglasses in front of her face. + +The dog saw the sunglasses, and it thought they were something funny. It barked and wagged its tail. Jill was relieved that the sunglasses made the dog think she was someone else. She stayed safe and the dog went away. + +Jill was very happy that her sunglasses had saved her that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Faith. Faith liked to take walks in the woods near her house. One day, while she was out, she found a shiny tool. She was excited to have found it, so she decided to take it home with her. + +When Faith got home, her mom saw the tool and asked where she had found it. Faith tried to explain, but her mom didn't believe her. Her mom became angry and shouted angrily at Faith. Fearful, Faith tried to explain again, but her mom refused to listen. Instead, she shouted even louder at Faith. + +Finally, Faith tried to reply from a distance, but her mom would not listen. In the end, Faith was so afraid that she ran away from home and she never returned. +There was a fierce dog called Zip. He was always charging around and barking loudly. He didn't like to be alone, so whenever people visited, he would offer them his toy. + +One day, two small children came over and Zip was very excited. He ran over to them and offered them his toy. The children were so happy and they started playing with Zip's toy. + +Zip was having so much fun that he decided to offer them a game. He started running in circles around the children and daring them to catch him. The children laughed as they tried to catch Zip. + +When the game was over, Zip offered the children some food. He stayed close to the children and watched them eat. They were so full and happy that they decided to stay for a couple more hours. + +Zip was glad that he was able to offer them a fun time. +Once upon a time, there was a lively dog. He liked to go for a massage every day. He was very happy to have found a nice place for it. +One day, the dog went for a massage but something was wrong. He couldn't solve the problem. So he got really sad and started to bark loudly. Nothing helped and he had to leave the place without a massage. +That night, the dog was still sad because he wasn't able to solve the problem. From that day on, he was never as lively as he was before. Unfortunately, he never managed to solve the problem. The end. +Once there was a regular parrot. He always wanted to fit in with his friends. Every day, he would try to fit in with the other birds. He would copy the way they talked and walked. + +One day, he saw a group of parrots that were different. They were bigger, more colorful, and had longer tail feathers. He was amazed by how different they were! He wanted to fit in with them, but he knew that he was just too regular. + +So, he decided to try something else. He started to practice walking and talking like his special friends. He practiced every day and quickly got better. Soon enough, he was able to fit in with the special parrots! + +The parrot was very proud of himself. He had found a way to fit in with his special friends! He was happy that he could now be a part of their group. And from then on, the regular parrot was never left out again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. Sally was three years old and very curious. + +One day, Sally was walking in the park when she saw a very tall tree. She wanted to see what was in the tree so she climbed up the trunk of the tree. + +At the top of the tree, Sally saw something she had never seen before. It was an interesting looking bird. Sally was confused. She had never seen such a weird looking bird before. + +The bird was scared of Sally. It quickly flew away. Sally watched it soar into the sky and then she climbed back down the trunk of the tree. + +Once she was back at the bottom, Sally remembered what she had seen and smiled. She was still a bit confused but she was glad she had such an exciting experience! +Once upon a time, there was a red paint pot. It whispered to itself, "I want to paint the world red!" It just kept on whispering this day after day. + +One day, a little girl heard the paint pot whispering. She asked, "What are you saying, paint pot?" + +The paint pot softly replied, "I want to paint the world red!" + +The girl smiled and said, "I can help you do that!" She took a brush and started painting the whole world red with the paint from the pot. She painted trees, the sky, the animals and even the ground. + +When the paint pot saw what the girl had done, it whispered, "Thank you for helping me paint the world red!". +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Susie who wanted to save something. She looked around and found a carton of milk. It was sitting on the kitchen table and she knew it needed help. + +Susie grabbed the carton and ran outside. She saw a funny looking bird and knew it must be thirsty. She emptied the milk into a small bowl and set it on the ground. + +The bird flew right up to the bowl to take a drink. As it drank, Susie laughed. It was so funny to see the bird slurping up the milk. + +The bird was very happy and thanked Susie with a friendly chirp. Then it flew away, leaving Susie feeling proud that she had saved something so special. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a shy pastry. It didn't like being around other desserts and was lonely roaming around in the kitchen. + +One day, it heard a voice saying something nice about it. "Wow, look at you! You look delicious!" + +The pastry looked around and noticed a small little rock. It was so small, but it was speaking. The pastry was so surprised! + +The pastry was so shy that it didn't reply. The rock kept talking and it said, "Come on, don't be so shy. I want to be your friend!" + +The pastry was having none of it. After all, it was a free spirit and didn't want to be friends with a rock. So it kept silent and rolled away. + +The rock felt sad. It thought it had done something wrong and wanted to make up to the pastry. So it began to rock back and forth faster and faster. + +Soon, the pastry could feel the vibration and the sound of the rock's rocking. A feeling of happiness filled the pastry and it was ready to make a new friend. + +The rock and pastry became the best of friends, rocking together in the kitchen every day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue. She loved to explore and always wanted to find something new. + +One day Sue was walking in the woods and she stumbled on an old tree trunk. She touched the tree trunk and it felt very tough. + +Suddenly Sue noticed something strange happening. A little mouse poked its head out of a hole in the tree. The mouse looked very scared and Sue spoke to it in a gentle voice. + +“Hi, little mouse,†said Sue. “My name is Sue. Are you okay?†+ +The mouse nodded slowly. + +“I know this place can be a bit tough, but it’s also very exciting. Would you like to explore with me? We can have lots of adventures together!†+ +The mouse hopped out of its hole and the two of them were off on their adventure. They stumbled and touched lots of things and then the little mouse nestled up to Sue so that she could keep him safe from danger. + +Together they explored the woods until the sun went down and Sue said goodbye to her new friend. +Sam and his mom were carefully walking down a cobblestone alley near their home when Sam noticed a key lying on the ground. He caught it before his mom could see and slid it in his pocket. + +When they arrived home, Sam unlocked the door with the key, then scooted past his mom to the kitchen. He spied a tray of cookies on the counter, and without his mom noticing, he took one. + +As he went to his room, his mom said, “Be careful, Sam!†But Sam was careless and just waved goodbye as he went. + +The next morning, Sam was surprised to find an unlocked door in his room. Inside, the tray was filled with toys! His mom had left it there as a reward for being a bit more careful. + +Sam happily played all day with his new toys and promised himself to always be a bit more careful with things from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Toby. Toby was a regular boy who really loved his hat. Everyday he would wear it to school and to all of the fun places that he went. + +One day after school, Toby decided to take a walk. As he walked along the path, he saw a big tree with a door in it. As Toby looked closer, he saw that the door had a big sign on it that said 'Enter'. Toby was so excited! He put on his regular hat and pushed the door open. + +When Toby entered the amazing tree he saw that it was full of colour and beautiful things! He explored all over the tree and found all kinds of fun things to do. Toby was having so much fun that he almost forgot that he was still wearing his hat. + +Toby had a great time at the tree and when it was time to go home, he put his regular hat back on and made his way back outside. He knew that he was going to come back to the tree very soon, and that he would be wearing his hat when he did! +Once upon a time, there was a farm filled with animals of all shapes and sizes. One day, a little rabbit, who was very patient, hopped onto the farm and noticed everyone else in a rush. The rabbit asked, "What are you all doing in such a hurry?" + +The animals all stopped and looked at the little rabbit, surprised that he wasn't in a rush. Then one of them spoke up and said, "We're all going to get sharp things for our farm and then we will feel better." + +The little rabbit, who was much wiser than the animals, said, "Listen to me, my friends. Before you go and get sharp things, why don't you try being patient? If you are patient, in time, things will come to you as they should." + +The animals all thought long and hard. Soon they realized that the little rabbit was right. They decided to practice patience instead of rushing off to get something sharp. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be patient. Patience will bring things to you in the right way and at the right time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he decided to go for a walk. + +As he was walking, Jack came across a big cliff. He looked up at the cliff and it seemed so high! He wanted to explore the cliff, but he was a bit scared. + +Just then, he heard a voice say, "Don't be scared! Come closer and I will help you.†Jack looked and saw an old rabbit. + +The rabbit said, "My name is Phillip. I will help you explore the cliff. Follow me!" + +Phillip and Jack began to walk towards the cliff. The ground was soft and Jack felt safe. When they got to the edge of the cliff, Phillip said, "Oh look, you can see the whole valley from here! Isn't it beautiful?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes! It's amazing!" + +Jack and Phillip watched the sunset, then they walked home. Jack was very happy and knew that he had just had the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time there was a playful little girl. She loved to explore and play outside, so every day she would go for a walk in the garden. One day she saw a big, shiny insect. She reached out to touch it and it flew away. + +The little girl was disappointed and made a request to the insect. She asked it to come back and play with her. But the insect didn't come back and the little girl was very sad. + +She tried to make it come back, but all her efforts were not successful. The little girl had to go back inside and she was very sad. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to walk. She walked all around the house and in the garden searching for adventures. + +One day, she walked into the room where her mom was making lunch. Jane stepped closer and peeked over her mother's shoulder. She saw lots of delicious and colourful food on the counter. Mouths started to water! + +But Jane didn't know how to cook. She decided to pretend that she was cooking. She stirred the carrots and added some silly faces with the cheese. Her mom smiled when she saw it. + +Then, Jane grabbed a spoon and started to walk around the house with it. She pretended she was stirring up tasty meals. She smiled and laughed as she walked. She thought it was so silly and fun! + +When she was done, Jane opened her mouth wide and said, "Yum, yum!" It was the best pretend cooking in the world! +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old, and very organized. He was always sorting things into piles and neatly putting away his toys. + +One day, Joe went to the garden with his mother. They wanted to pick some fresh tomatoes for dinner. Joe looked at the tomato plants and decided to try something. He wanted to reverse the tomatoes so they were growing upside down! + +His mother was amazed. She couldn't believe how organized Joe was. He managed to reverse all the tomatoes without making a mess. Joe was so proud of himself. + +After that day, Joe always kept his garden neat and organized. He loved reversing the tomatoes whenever he had the chance. +Once there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old and very bossy. She wanted to cook dinner for her family. She could manage quite a few things, like pouring milk and cracking eggs, so she decided to make some spaghetti. + +Lily got out a big pan and some spaghetti. She put water in the pan and added the spaghetti. She was so proud of herself she tried to turn on the hob, but was too short to reach. + +Then her mum walked in and helped her turn on the hob. Lily carefully stirred the spaghetti and the room filled with steam. After the pasta was cooked she put it in a bowl and decided it looked yummy. She ran to the table to show her family. + +Everyone loved Lily's spaghetti. They all said it was delicious, much to Lily's delight. She was so proud she had managed to make dinner all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very careful with all her things, so she always looked after them well. + +One day, she was playing with her toys in the park when she found a little well. She thought "what could this well be for?" and she decided to attach a rope to it and have a look inside. + +Unfortunately, when she attached the rope, she did so in a careless way. The rope came loose and the well started to fill up with water. Lucy tried to pull the rope back, but it was too late! + +Lucy realised that if she hadn't been so careless, the well wouldn't have filled up with water. She quickly ran to get help from her Dad, who helped her fill the well back up and save the day! +Once upon a time, there was a baby. She wanted to borrow something from her mum. So, she asked if she could borrow a toy. Mum said, "Yes, you can borrow a toy!" + +The baby was very excited. She took the toy and ran out of the house. She was running so fast, she ran into her neighbour. Her neighbour said, "Hello, what are you doing?" The baby smiled and said that she was borrowing a toy from her mum. + +The neighbour laughed. He said, "That's very nice, but be careful you don't make too much noise!" The baby nodded and said, "Ok". Then she ran away again, but this time she ran a bit slower. + +The baby was so happy with the toy she had borrowed. She ran back into her house and played with the toy. It made loud noises and everyone in the house laughed. The baby smiled and said, "I'm glad I borrowed this toy!" +One day, Jack was feeling very adventurous. He wanted to have some fun! He grabbed his bell and began to yell. He wanted to see what would happen. + +The bell made a really loud ringing sound and echoed across the forest. Jack laughed and kept yelling with the bell. + +He soon heard a loud pounding in the distance. It was getting closer and closer. Jack stopped yelling and listened. He was so excited! He heard some voices too. + +Soon, two big, brave adventurers appeared. Jack laughed and yelled with joy. He waved and cheered as they passed by. The adventurers smiled and waved back. + +Jack felt so proud that he had found some adventures by just yelling and ringing his bell. +Once upon a time there was a family of three. Mama, Papa, and their child, Will. Mama and Papa had a rule: no guns in the house. But one day, Will found a gun. He was excited to show Mama and Papa. + +Mama was very scared. She yelled and said, “No guns!†Papa took the gun away and hugged Will. He said, “No more guns. We must keep our house normal.†+ +Will was so sad because he wanted to play with the gun. He wished he had not found it. His mom and dad were mad at him. + +Will spent the rest of the day in his room. He sat by the window and thought about what happened. He began to feel regret for not following the house rules. He knew he should not have touched the gun. From that day on, he followed all the rules and never touched a gun again. +One day, Annie went to the park with her mom and dad. She loved going to the park, but today was different. Her parents had a secret plan. When they got to the park, her mom and dad gave her a mint. She was so excited, and licked it quickly. + +When they started to walk around the park, Annie was getting tired. She felt weak and wanted to sit down. But her parents said no, and kept her walking. She asked why, but they just smiled and shook their heads. + +At last, her parents led her to a big hill. Her heart filled with excitement when she saw something at the top. It was a big, shiny slide! Annie squealed with delight. She raced up the hill, thanked her parents, and went down the slide. Her mom and dad laughed and clapped, and Annie grinned from ear to ear. It was so much fun! She thanked them again, and they all went home. Annie now knew why they gave her the mint; they had been preparing her for the amazing surprise at the top of the hill. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who had a farmyard with all different kinds of animals. He also had a few pastels in his farmyard, which were fake pastels that were made out of plastic. + +One day the farmer wanted to explain the differences between the real and fake pastels to the animals. He asked the animals to come closer and then he said, "I want all of you to learn why you should never settle for a fake pastel when you can have the real thing. The fake pastels look the same, but they won't help you as much as the real one. The real one is much stronger and will last longer.†+ +The animals all listened carefully and understood the farmer's explanation. From then on, none of the animals ever chose fake pastels as they knew it was better to choose the real one. So, the moral of the story is: never settle for something fake when you can get the real one! +Roberta saw the blueberry on the ground. She ran over to it and smiled. It was big and bright, and she couldn't wait to eat it. But when she tried to pick it up, it started to tear apart. She was sad and started to cry. + +Her dad came over and noticed what had happened. He didn't want Roberta to be upset, so he picked up a new blueberry. It was a pale color, and a little smaller than the first one. He put it in Roberta's hand, and she held it tight. This time she didn't try to eat it. She was just glad that her dad had found it for her. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a cat and a dog. They were best friends, and loved to play together. + +One day, the cat said to the dog "Let's go for a jog!" +The dog was so excited, it started running around in circles! + +So, the two friends put on their shoes and started to jog. They jogged through the park and down some streets. The sunny weather was mild and the breeze was cool. + +They laughed and talked, having so much fun. But then, they had to separate and go home. + +The cat gave the dog a big hug before they said goodbye. The two friends promised to come back and jog together soon. +Once upon a time there was a package. It was filled with special things, like toys and games! But the package was not opened. The things inside were still not seen. + +Suddenly, a little girl saw the package. She reached for it and carefully opened it. The things inside shone bright and made the little girl smile. She knew the things inside were original and special. + +The little girl happily looked at all the things inside. She found her favorite toy and a new game. She loved them all. + +The little girl played with her new things and they shone in the sun. She was delighted and knew she had made a great discovery. She would open the package time and time again, just to see all the beautiful things inside that shined. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who never wanted to move. All the other bears would go out and explore the world, but this bear stayed in his home. One sunny day, the bear's friends came over and said, “Let’s go outside and have some fun!†But the bear just shook his head and said he wanted to stay home and do his work. + +The friends were very sad and said, “It’s not funny not to move and explore!†But the bear still refused to go out. He stayed inside working all day and night. + +Then one day, his friends came back and said, “We found something so wonderful outside! It was the best thing we had ever seen!†The bear was curious and he decided to move outside and see what they had found. + +Once outside, he saw the most amazing thing! It was a sunset! He realized that he had been missing out on so much by not moving. From then on, the bear decided to move and explore every day so that he could see more of the world around him. + +The moral of the story is that if you never move and explore, you’ll miss out on so many wonderful things! +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He was very happy and excited because it was his birthday! His family had planned a nice surprise for him. + +Sam went to the kitchen and found a yummy cake with candles. He was so surprised! Everyone sang happy birthday and he blew out the candles. + +Sam opened his presents and he was even more surprised. He got a new toy car, some new books and a magic wand! He was so happy. + +Unfortunately, Sam had an accident with the cake. He wanted to try it but he ended up spilling it all over the floor. Everyone was sorry for him and he felt so sad. + +His dad picked him up and gave him a big hug. He said it was ok and that Sam should just mind what happened. Sam smiled and said he was sorry. + +Everyone was happy again and they all enjoyed the surprise party. Sam smiled the whole time and had a great birthday! +Once there were two children. Sam was a dependable 4 year old, and William was a 3 year old. One day, Sam and William were playing in their backyard. Sam saw a seat in the corner that he didn't like. He told William it might be bad luck and they shouldn't touch it. + +But William liked the seat. He wanted to sit in it, so he went and sat in it. Suddenly he began to weep! Sam felt terrible because he knew the seat had made William upset. He put an arm around his brother, but it didn't make him feel better. + +Sam decided to get rid of the seat, so he dragged it all the way back to their shed. Afterwards, he asked William what was wrong with the seat. William said that when he had first sat in it, he had seen a future event that was very sad. Sam told William that no matter what happened, he would always be there for William, and that he could always depend on him. + +William smiled. Sam hugged him, and they both felt much better. From then on, they always remembered that no matter what, they could always depend on each other. +George was walking down the street one morning when he came across a vendor. The vendor looked very grumpy and it made George feel sad. He asked the vendor why he was so grumpy. The vendor said he had not made any sales that day. George felt so sorry for him that he started to cry. + +The vendor was shocked to see young George crying and he gave him a big hug. He said "Thank you for showing me kindness, it has made me feel better already. I'm not grumpy anymore!" + +George felt a lot better too and smiled when he saw the vendor smiling. He asked the vendor if he could buy him something nice. The vendor was so happy that he gave George a free ice-cream. George happily thanked him and ate the ice-cream while skipping away. +One night, a small boy, Tobi, heard a noise coming from the pit near his house. He was scared and ran to his mother's bedroom. + +"Mama, I heard a noise from the pit," he said. + +His mama smiled and said, "Don't worry Tobi, it's probably just an animal. They are harmless." + +Tobi was still scared, but his mama hugged him and said, "Don't be scared. There's nothing to be afraid of." + +The next day, Tobi and his mama walked to the pit, and to Tobi's surprise, there was a small kitten at the bottom of the pit. + +"Oh, the poor kitten! He must have fallen in," said mama. + +Tobi wanted to help the kitten, so his mama got a ladder and carefully helped the kitten out of the pit. The kitten was so small and scared. + +"We need to take care of him," said Tobi's mama. + +So Tobi and his mama took the kitten home and cared for him every day. They gave him food and water, and most importantly, love. + +Tobi and his mama's love and care healed the kitten, and soon he was like a part of their family. They named him Lucky, and he was happy and healthy. +Molly and George walked down the street. Molly was holding George's hand, while they talked. George asked Molly, "Where are we going?" Molly replied, "We are going to the park". George smiled and said, "I can't wait to play there." + +Suddenly, another boy came and tried to take George's hand away from Molly. He tried to pull them into his direction. Molly said firmly, "Let go, that's not nice!" The boy frowned and said, "I was trying to play with him. You're being selfish and not letting me." Molly said, "No, no. I have to take care of George and make sure he's safe and happy. That's what matters." The boy scoffed, but he walked away. + +Molly and George resumed their walk, but this time Molly was holding both of George's hands. Molly said, "Let's go play in the park, George. We can play together and have lots of fun". George smiled and said, "I can't wait! That would be so great." + +They kept walking until they reached the park, hand in hand. They could feel the warmth of the sun on their faces as they started having fun. So, off they went, happy and content, knowing that they will always take care of each other. +John and his twin sister, Mary, were running in the park. They both pointed to a blue butterfly flitting through the trees. Suddenly, Mary stopped and pointed to the ground. She had found a tiny blue stone. + +John and Mary were eager to show their parents the stone. They ran quickly home and John pointed to the stone in his hand. Their parents looked down and smiled. They said they would keep the stone safe and they would save it for a special occasion. + +The twins were excited, but not sure what the special occasion could be. + +A week later, John and Mary were running in the park again. Suddenly, they saw two blue butterflies instead of one. The butterflies were circling around each other and they looked almost like twins. Suddenly, their parents called out. When the kids arrived home, their parents had a surprise for them. It was the blue stone carefully placed in the middle of a beautiful necklace - a necklace for each of them! The twins hugged their parents and thanked them for the surprise. + +The special occasion had been found - the stone was for the twins to celebrate each other! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a toy from the store. She asked her mom if she could get it, but mom said no because it was too expensive. The little girl was so unhappy that she began to cry and run away. + +Suddenly, a large truck drove up, and strange smelling gas came out of it. Everybody started to panic and run around. The little girl was so scared that she stayed in one spot, with her hands over her face. + +But then her mom came and grabbed her tight. She told her it would be alright and that they had to go. They both ran back home. + +When they got home, the little girl was still scared and ashamed that she had acted like that in the store. She was so embarrassed that she didn’t want to talk about it. But her mom kept telling her that it was ok and that she could still get a toy, just not the one she wanted. + +The little girl felt much better after hearing those reassuring words from her mom. She did not feel so scared or ashamed anymore. +John and his parents had been walking through the woods all morning. The birds were singing and the sun was shining. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise in the distance. +John's parents looked worried but they said it was nothing to be scared of and kept walking. John kept asking what the noise was but they didn't answer. +At last, they reached the edge of the clearing and saw what was making the noise. Thousands of harmless march bugs where all around. +John's parents had known the march bugs were there, but they wanted John to experience the surprise for himself. Sure enough, when he saw all the bugs hopping, John was overjoyed. He spent the rest of the afternoon chasing them around the clearing and having fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to go out and explore the park with her lovely staff. One day, Sarah and her staff were walking through the park. Suddenly, Sarah spotted a butterfly. She was so excited she jumped and tried to catch it. But it flew away before she could get it. + +Sarah's staff asked, "Did you catch the butterfly?" + +Sarah shook her head and said, "No, I couldn't." + +So Sarah and her staff decided to leave the park. As they were walking away, Sarah spoted another butterfly. She smiled and said, "Look, there's another one!" + +So Sarah and her staff stopped again and Sarah tried to catch the butterfly. She was faster this time and caught the butterfly. She looked at it closely and admired its beauty. Then, with a big smile, she released the butterfly back into the park and she and her staff continued on their way. + +Sarah loved exploring the park and spending time with her lovely staff. Together they created many memories that she would cherish forever. +Timmy was riding his bike outside when he noticed something funny. He saw a dog on the sidewalk, pedaling away on a bicycle! + +"That's silly!", Timmy shouted with a laugh. + +Timmy wanted to join the fun, but he soon realized the dog was eating up all the time. + +"Hey, slow down!", Timmy called out. But the dog would not delay. + +Timmy's mom heard the commotion and came outside. She laughed when she saw what the dog was up to. + +"Timmy, you can try again later," she said. + +So Timmy let the silly dog have the pedal and decided to ride his bike another day. +Once upon a time, there was a great cat. He was looking for someone to support him. Suddenly, he saw a young girl walking with her mom. + +The cat asked the girl: "Will you support me?" +The girl was very happy and answered "Yes, of course I will!". + +The girl's mom was not so sure about it and said: "No, you cannot support the cat! It will make a mess in the house". + +The girl did not want to give up and said: "But I promise I will take care of the cat very well. Please, mom, can't I have it?" + +The mom thought for a while and then she said: "Ok, but you have to take care of it and clean up after it". + +The girl was so happy. She took the cat home and every day she supported him. She played with him and fed him, and he even slept next to her. They were best friends. + +The cat was very happy and he was very thankful to have such a great supporter. +Jack was very excited. He had been given a big job of carrying a box. As he carried the box, he felt very important because it was so big. + +When he arrived, he was surprised by what he saw. Even though it was very quiet, he could feel the tension in the air. He put down the box in a fair manner. + +Suddenly, a loud noise filled the silence and Jack was scared. He tried to find the source of the noise but it was too late. Out of nowhere, a strong gust of wind came and before he knew it, the box was gone. + +Jack was sad and couldn't believe what had happened. He had worked so hard to carry the box, but it had all been for nothing. The fair ending he expected had never happened. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. Jack wanted to play a game. He found a big box and opened it up. Inside was a bright toy that seemed very fun. + +Jack saw that the toy had a number on it. He knew it was called a score. He wanted to try and get the highest score! + +Jack started playing. He was very careful to do everything the toy said. Every time he did something right, the toy lit up with a pale colour. + +Jack kept playing and trying his best but he couldn't get the highest score. He was sad for a moment but then he decided to try again. Jack knew he could do it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was kind and she loved to explore. One day, she found some yellow tape on the ground. She thought it was really cool, so she picked it up and held it in her hand. She wanted to see what it felt like, so she squeezed it. It was so soft and squishy. She wanted to keep playing with it, so she started wrapping it around her fingers. + +Before she knew it, the tape was all gone. She was disappointed that she can no longer play with the tape. But then she realised she could squeeze the tap again. And so she gently squeezed the yellow tape until it was flat and long. She used her kind hands to wrap it around and around until she had made a pretty bow. + +She was really proud of the pretty thing she made. She wanted to keep it forever, so she gave it a big hug and went off to find some more tape. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy who lived with their little girl. The little girl was three years old and loved doing laundry with mommy. + +"Come help me!" said mommy one day. Together they filled the washing machine with the dirty laundry. + +"This is fun!" said the little girl as she pressed the start button with her tiny finger. + +Suddenly, the washing machine started to shake and make loud noises. The little girl was scared and started to cry. + +"Oh no!" said mommy, "That looks dangerous. Let's move away from the washing machine." + +Mommy put her arm around the little girl and hugged her tight. + +"I love you," said mommy, "And I will never let anything dangerous hurt you." + +The little girl felt much better and dried her tears as mommy smiled down at her. + +Then, they finished the laundry together and the little girl was full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called May. She was very curious and loved to explore the world around her. One day, May was walking through the forest when she spotted something green on the ground. She was very excited and eagerly ran towards it. As she reached the green thing, she saw that it was a big box. + +May couldn't wait to find out what was inside, so she touched the box and said, "I want to open it!" She carefully pushed the top of the box and it opened with a creak. + +Inside the box, May saw a pile of sparkly objects. She was so happy, she reached in to grab one, but the box started to move! She was so careless and didn't pay attention to what was happening. Suddenly, a voice came from inside the box. "What are you doing here?" the voice asked. + +May was very scared and said, "I just wanted to see what was inside the box." The voice spoke again, "Well, you can stay if you want to, but be careful next time." May was very thankful and promised to be more careful. + +Since then, May has been exploring the world around her full of excitement and care. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Diane. She was three years old and loved walking her puppy. Today Diane and her puppy were going to the park. Diane was so excited that she could hardly wait to get there. + +When they arrived at the park, Diane put on her puppy's leash so he wouldn't run away. Diane then ran around the park, enjoying all that the park had to offer. She was very happy until she noticed something very impressive. It was a huge tree that seemed to wrap around the entire park. Diane had never seen anything like it before. + +Diane knew that she wasn't allowed to go near the tree, so she kept walking around the park. But then she noticed that her puppy's leash was wrapped around the base of the majestic tree. Diane started to panic and tug at the leash but it was too late. The leash was stuck! + +Diane didn't know what to do, until she remembered that she had a pocketknife in her pocket. She quickly grabbed it and began to cut the leash away from the tree. After a few minutes, Diane was finally able to free her puppy. She was relieved and very impressed by the old tree. From then on, Diane was more careful when walking her puppy in the park. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved her piano. She would spend hours playing it, pressing the beautiful shiny keys. One day she wanted to tell her piano a story but she could not find the right words to say. So she went to her mom to ask for help. + +Her mom said, "Yes, my dear! You can tell your piano a story. Tell it why you love it so much!" + +The little girl gave her mom a big smile and started telling her piano a story. She said, "My piano is so wonderful. The sound it makes fills my heart with joy. And its keys feel so special under my fingers. It’s the best thing in the world!" + +Just then, something strange happened. A horrible stench filled the room. It was so disgusting! The little girl was so scared. But then she remembered her piano and said, "It’s ok, I love you anyway." + +And from that day, the little girl and her piano have lived happily ever after. +Once there was a very amazing magician. She wore a purple cape and could do unbelievable tricks. +The crowd gathered around the stage was big and loud. +The magician waved her wand, and suddenly a giant purple sign appeared in the sky! Everyone was so amazed that they applauded and clapped for her. + +Next, the magician made a big white bunny come out of her hat. The bunny hopped across the stage, and the crowd applauded even more. + +For her next trick, the magician made a bright purple light dance around her. The audience was so amazed they applauded even louder! + +The magician was very pleased with the applause and bowed to the audience. Everyone clapped and cheered as she left the stage. It was a very magical performance filled with applause and wonder. +Once upon a time, there were two villages very far away from each other. One day, the two villages had a disagreement about something and so there was a war. The people in the villages were really scared, but then an old man stepped in. He was really wise and he had the answer to the problem. He said to the two villages that, instead of fighting a war, they should have a big party. Everyone was so happy to have an answer, so the two villages got together and threw the biggest party ever. They danced and laughed, and ate lots of food. Everyone was so glad that the old man had helped them find the answer instead of fighting a war! +Once upon a time there was a little bird named Max. He was very small and couldn't fly very high yet. But one day, he decided he wanted to soar like his friends. He went to his Grandma and asked, "How can I soar like a bird?" + +Grandma knew the answer. She held out a magic button. If Max pushed it he would be able to soar high up in the sky. Max was a bit scared but knew this was what he wanted. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath and pressed the button. + +Max's wings began to flutter and he started to rise higher and higher. Soon he was soaring through the air and watching the world below him. Max was so happy, he felt strong and reliable like a big bird. + +He soared around the sky all day, learning how to control his wings and fly higher and higher. What a wonderful day! Max was so relieved that the magic button had worked and he was able to experience the joy of soaring like his friends. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy named Craig. He lived by the ocean, and he loved to explore. One day, Craig followed an urge that he had to go out and explore the water. + +As he ventured further, he realized it was getting darker and more dangerous. He looked around and saw a big storm was coming. He knew he had to work fast to get back onto the shore. + +Craig shouted over the wind and waves, “Help me! I’m stuck!†+ +Luckily, a strong man on the beach heard him and shouted back, “Hang on! I’m coming!†+ +Craig clung to the rock he was stuck on and, with the man’s help, he made it back safely to the shore. + +The man praised Craig for his bravery and urged him to never go too far out again. + +Craig thanked the man and promised him he wouldn’t. He learned that day that being brave doesn’t mean being dangerous. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who went to the park to play. One friend was bossy and liked to receive all the attention, while the other friend was kind and gentle. + +On their way to the park, the bossy friend saw a long and colorful hose. He immediately ran to the hose and claimed it was his. He said he was going to use it to water the plants in the park, so it would be good to receive it. + +The kind friend gently smiled and agreed to give the bossy friend the hose. But when they arrived at the park, the bossy friend started using the hose to get water all over the other children and made them wet. + +The kind friend was very mad and scolded the bossy one for using the hose this way. She said it was wrong to be so mean and bossy and that it wasn’t nice to make other people wet. + +The bossy friend felt a bit ashamed of his behaviour and the two friends returned home. The bossy friend learned a valuable lesson about not being so selfish and bossy and never received the hose again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was 3 years old, and she was so cute. + +One day, Mary and her Mum went for a walk in the park. As they walked, Mary saw a bright red bicycle. It was standing by a tree, and it was really pretty. She asked her Mum, "Can I ride the bicycle?" + +Her Mum replied, "Yes, you can, if you stand in front of it and hold onto the handlebars". + +So, Mary stood in front of the bicycle, and she was so excited! She put one foot on the pedal, and then she said, "Goodbye, Mum!" She pushed the pedals and off she went, riding around the park. + +She had a great time and when it was time to go home, she returned the bicycle to where she had found it. + +Mary was very happy - she had ridden her very first bicycle! +Once upon a time there was a bird named Ami. Ami was a small bird who was always looking for something fun to do. One day, Ami decided to try flying. She climbed onto a big tree and spread out her wings. But Ami had a problem- she could not balance. She wobbled and wobbled, but she couldn't stay in the air. + +Ami was feeling very frustrated. She had tried so hard, but she still couldn't stay in the sky. She was about to give up when she saw an old bird flying around. The bird had a long, strong wing, and it was balancing gracefully in the air. Ami watched the bird and copied what it did. + +Slowly, Ami started to learn how to balance. Her wing got strong and she could fly higher and higher. Now Ami loves flying around and she never gets bored. Every morning, she clambers up to the top of the tree and takes to the sky. She twirls, loops and soars. + +Ami is so lucky she found something so fun to do. Not everyone can be a flying bird! +Once there was a mommy and a 3 year old. They were looking at a picture together. The 3 year old wanted to keep it and mommy wanted to take it down. + +The 3 year old said, "I want to keep it!" + +But mommy said, "No, we should take it down." + +They disagreed. The 3 year old was getting tired from all the arguing. + +Suddenly, mommy had an idea. She said, "I have a better idea! We can make our own picture together." + +The 3 year old's eyes lit up. They worked together to make a beautiful picture. In the end, they agreed that it looked better than the one before. And the 3 year old was no longer tired. +Gus was a little boy who liked to play. One day he heard something outside his house. It was a funny sound that he had never heard before. So he ran outside to see what it was. When he got out, he could see a video. It had lots of colors and figures on it. It was so bright, Gus couldn't take his eyes off it. He wanted to go near it and touch it, but it looked fragile. It was like if he stepped too close, it would break. So he stayed back and just looked at it. He watched the video for a long time, until his mother called him back into the house. Gus had never seen anything so beautiful and delicate before. +Once, there was a man and his wife. They had been married for a very long time and were very happy. One day, their lives changed. + +The man's wife became very ill. He did not know what was wrong with her, but he was scared. He loved his wife very much and did not want anything to happen to her. + +The man's wife got better after a few days and the man was so relieved. He gave her a big hug and thanked her for being so lovely. + +From then on, the man loved his wife even more. He took care of her and made sure she was happy and healthy. Every night he would hug her and tell her how much he loved her. + +The man and his wife lived happily together for many years after that. They were a lovely couple who changed each other's lives for the better. +Once upon a time there was a wild patient. He always felt like he wanted something he couldn't find. Yet, one day he decided to take a chance and enter a mysterious cave. As he walked further into the cave, he saw glimmering light in the distance. He knew he had to keep going. As he entered the end of the cave, he realized to his surprise that the light he saw was from a magical garden. It was full of wonderful things that he'd never seen before. + +He was so filled with joy and decided to take some of the magical fruits for himself. But as soon as he touched one, a voice boomed from the walls. It warned him to never take anything without permission. It said that it was wrong to take things without asking. + +The wild patient realized that no matter how much we want something in life, it's important to never take it without permission. From then on, he was more patient and always asked permission before taking things. +Once upon a time, there was a great giant. He was very big and he was very mean. He wanted everything his way and he demanded it. Everyone was scared of him, but no one wanted to argue with him. + +One day, a small boy came to challenge the giant. Even though the giant was much bigger, the boy was brave. He said to the giant, "No more! I won't let you demand things like that!" + +The giant was very mad. He shook his fist and shouted at the boy. He threatened to squash the boy if he did not listen. But the boy stood his ground. He had a great plan and he was not afraid. + +The boy said, "If you really want to squash me, you'll have to get past my friends. They are all around and they are as brave as me!" + +The giant stopped and looked around. He saw that the boy's friends were everywhere. He knew he couldn't squash the boy with so many people around. He had lost the fight and he had to back down. + +The small boy smiled and the giant went away. The boy and his friends had won! From then on, the giant was never mean and never demanded anything again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. She was a very brave girl who loved going on adventures. One day, Daisy decided to explore the woods. As she walked, she noticed something yellow in the distance. When she got closer, she saw that it was a long peach! Daisy was so excited. She picked the peach and took a big bite. It was the most delicious peach she had ever tasted. Daisy was so happy that she named the peach "Long Peach"! From then on, she loved going to the woods to find more of her Long Peaches. + +The end. +One day, two children were playing in the park. One of the children, Ben, sat on a swing and started to perform. He went higher and higher and higher. But then something bad happened! The seat of the swing broke! Ben fell down to the ground. + +The other child, Sarah, ran to him and asked, "Are you ok?!!" + +Ben replied, "Yes, I'm ok. But the swing broke! That was bad!" + +Sarah then said, "Let's go and tell the park keeper. He can help us fix it." + +So they both ran to the park keeper's office and told him what had happened. The park keeper was very nice and said he would fix the swing right away. + +Sure enough, the next day the swing was fixed and Ben and Sarah took turns performing on it again. They laughed and played until the sun went down. +Once there was a small farm called Happy Valley. All of the animals on the farm were deaf. One day, a kind farmer came to visit. He brought with him a big barrel of oil. The animals were curious and didn't understand why the farmer had brought oil to the farm. He seemed to have a plan. + +The next day, the farmer spread the oil all over the fields in Happy Valley. After he finished, he gathered all of the animals and told them that he had brought the oil to make the grasses sweeter. He said that it was important for the animals to eat the grass in the field. + +The animals couldn't hear the farmer, but they knew something good was coming. Sure enough, when they began to eat the grass, it tasted sweeter than ever before! They quickly realized why the farmer had brought the oil to their farm. From then on, all of the animals in Happy Valley were very happy, and were thankful for the kind farmer who had made their grass so sweet. +One day, there was a busy woman walking down the street. She was carrying a big box and looked very tired. Suddenly, the box started to tear. The woman was so sad that she started to cry. She tried to fix the box but it was too late. The box was now full of holes. + +The busy woman started to look around and saw a little girl. She was wearing a red dress and had a big smile on her face. The woman asked the girl if she could help her fix the box. The girl said yes, so they both set to work. + +The little girl had some tape and stickers in her pocket. She gave them to the woman and together they managed to close all the holes in the box. The woman was so happy and she thanked the little girl with a hug. + +The busy woman was now ready to go home. The little girl waved goodbye and went back to play. +Once there was a little girl who was only three years old. She had a tool that she always wanted to sort. It was a heavy tool, but she wanted to do it by herself. So she used all her strength and pulled the tool. Unfortunately, the tool was too heavy and it crushed her little fingers. + +The little girl was in so much pain. She started to cry and she screamed for help. But no one came. Eventually, she had to go to the hospital to see a doctor. The doctor told her parents that she had hurt her fingers badly, and that she would need to rest for a long time. + +The little girl was very sad. She was so disappointed that she wasn't able to sort her heavy tool. Her parents told her that she should never try to move heavy tools again. She nodded sadly, and from then on she was very careful when it came to sorting. +One afternoon, a little girl named Bella was playing near a small creek in the woods. She lifted up stones and sticks that she found on the ground. Suddenly, Bella noticed something. She had found an ant hill! + +She bent over to take a closer look, seeing all the ants walking around. They were really busy! Bella wanted to get a better view of them, but it was not easy. It was too far away and the ground was too difficult for her to stand on. + +"Daddy," Bella shouted, "Help me get closer!" + +Her dad came over and lifted Bella up so she could see the ants better. Bella was amazed. She marveled at the ants and their hard work. + +When they returned home, Bella asked her dad why the ants worked so hard. He said, "They work hard to survive, just like you and me. We have to work hard too, but when we do, good things can happen!" + +At that moment, Bella understood the moral lesson of hard work and perseverance. Little did she know, the seeds of learning had been planted that day in the woods. This life lesson would serve her well in the future. +One day, Sam was getting dressed. He put on his purple shoes and purple shirt. He was so proud of his outfit! He thought he looked like a vet. + +When Sam got to the vet's office, he was so excited to see the animals. He greeted the vet and asked if he could help. + +The vet smiled and showed Sam a purple pet. He told Sam to care for the pet. Sam was delighted and started to dress the pet in a purple outfit. + +But then something happened. The pet became very angry and ran away from Sam. The vet was so disappointed. He told Sam to never try to dress an animal again. + +Sam went home feeling sad and embarrassed. From that day on, he never dressed any animals! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was wild and the other was very careful. + +One day, they decided to go on a walk together. The wild friend ran and jumped as they walked. The careful friend watched the wild friend, wide-eyed and curious. + +They passed a big building with bricks and windows. The wild friend said, “This is my work!†The careful friend didn’t understand what work was, but he kept on walking. + +Soon, the wild friend went even wilder. He jumped from tree to tree and splashed in puddles. He even said “hello†to a group of squirrels. + +The careful friend smiled. He was having as much fun as the wild friend. + +The two friends walked until it was dark. Then, they went back home, full of wonderful memories. +Once upon a time, there was a really important landscape. It was full of colours and shapes and made everyone around it smile. Every day, a lot of different animals came to settle there. + +The most important visitor was a little blue butterfly. It was so pretty and it settled right in the middle of all the pretty colours. The butterfly brought a lot of joy to the landscape. + +At night when everybody was sleeping, the little blue butterfly settled in the moonlight and went to sleep too. All the other animals in the important landscape welcomed the butterfly and decided it could stay with them forever. + +The little blue butterfly was very happy and so were all the other animals. They would play together and have lots of fun. Every night, when it was time to rest, they would settle on the important landscape and spend the night in peace. +Once upon a time there was a fireman named Jack. He worked hard to help keep people safe - sometimes he even saved cats out of trees! + +One day Jack got hurt while he was helping a family. Even though he felt very sad, he knew he needed to heal. + +Jack tried to take care of himself but he felt so stuck at home. He couldn't do all the fun things like going to the park or being around his friends. + +But then, something funny happened. A group of Jack's friends came over to visit. They brought him special meals, read him stories, and played with him around the house. Jack laughed and smiled so much that he started to heal faster and felt much better very soon. + +Jack was so grateful for his friends and he knew he was lucky. With a little help from his friends, he was able to get better and go back to saving lives. He couldn't imagine being a fireman without them. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and didn't know much about the world. + +One day Jack wanted to go outside and play. But it was starting to get dark and there was a loud thunder in the sky. Jack was scared. + +"Mommy, I need you to keep me safe. It's too scary out there," Jack said. + +Jack's mom gave him a hug. "Don't worry Jack, I'm here. It's just noisy thunder," she said. + +But Jack didn't want to go outside. He stayed in the house and made a messy game with some of his toys. He pretended his toys were little animals living in a jungle. + +Jack had so much fun playing in his messy toy jungle. Before he knew it, the thunder had gone away and the sun was out again. Jack didn't need to be scared of the thunder anymore. +Once there was a shy little girl. She liked to move around and explore new places. One day she went to a big, wide grassy field. She saw all kinds of animals, bugs and plants. She was admiring them all when she heard a buzzing noise. It was coming from a mosquito. She was scared but curious. She watched it as it moved around in the sky and then slowly moved closer to her. She got shy again and decided to move away to a safer place. + +Quickly, the little girl ran to a nearby tree and climbed up. She could see the mosquito fluttering around in the sky from where she was. It was too far away to bother her. + +She smiled and continued to carefully explore the tree, admiring its beauty and the many wonders of nature. She was happy to have moved away from the mosquito. +Once upon a time, there was a hero. He was so very lively. Every day, he would smile, laugh and play. The hero wanted to keep his home very clean. + +The hero went outside and looked for things to help him do his cleaning. He found a brush, a mop and a dusting cloth. He also got some warm water so he could scrub the floors. + +When the hero was finished, his home was so clean and sparkly. He smiled and gave a loud yell of happiness. He even did a little dance to celebrate his clean home. + +The hero was so proud of himself and his hard work. He showed everyone his clean and sparkly house. Everyone was so happy and gave him lots of love and praise. The hero was so happy to be such a lively hero! +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Sarah. She loved to play make believe in her garden. One day, Sarah decided she wanted to paint a memory of her time in her garden. She grabbed the paintbrushes that were available and she ran outside. + +"What shall I paint?" she asked. + +Suddenly, an idea popped into her head and she smiled. "I'll paint my favourite flower!" + +Sarah found the biggest brush and started to paint. She started to fill in the petals in bright yellows and oranges, and then she added some bright green leaves. She even added a few little bees buzzing around the petals. + +When she finished painting, Sarah looked at her artwork and beamed with pride. She had painted a beautiful memory of her time in the garden and it brought a smile to her face. + +Sarah proudly hung her artwork in her bedroom and she was very pleased. She had a lovely memory that she could enjoy every day. +Once there was a person. He liked to take regular seats. He would sit in his seat day and night. One day, he found a new seat. It was blue and soft. He liked it very much! He decided to make it his own. Every day, he would come back to his seat and sit. He stayed in the same spot, always. He became a regular seat-taker again. He never moved away from his seat. He felt proud and happy. He liked having his own special place. And he always kept his seat clean and neat. +On a hot summer day, a kind man was outside in his garden. He saw a yellow butterfly fluttering around the flowers. The man was amazed. He decided to climb the ladder in order to get a closer look. + +As he climbed up the ladder, the butterfly flew closer. Gently, the man cupped the butterfly in his hands. He climbed down from the ladder, and found his three-year-old daughter. + +The daughter was wearing a yellow dress, and she gasped in wonder when she saw the pretty butterfly. She asked the man, “Can I look at it too?†The man answered, “Yes, but be careful. It’s very delicate.†+ +The daughter carefully held the butterfly in her hands. It flew around her, and she laughed in delight. She thanked her kind father, and they watched the butterfly until it flew away. +Once upon a time there was a tidy world. Everyone in the world played and shared together. One day a scary monster arrived. Everyone was very scared and ran away. + +The monster stood tall and shouted, "Stop!" Every creature stopped in their tracks and didn't move. The monster seemed to be the boss of the world. + +There was a brave little girl. She was only three years old. She didn't run away but stepped forward towards the monster. "Why did you come here?" she asked. The monster just laughed. + +The brave little girl didn't give in and kept asking the monster questions. The monster roared louder and louder and started to chase her. She ran as fast as she could and the monster chased after her. The monster wouldn't stop. + +The brave little girl tried to hide but the monster was too fast. In the end, the monster caught her. The world was never tidy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny living in a big forest. Every morning the bunny would wake up and go hopping through the forest, searching for the best flowers and the sweetest berries. + +One day, the bunny heard a strange noise coming from the nearby woods. It sounded like an air horn! The bunny hopped closer and closer to the sound and soon it discovered a long, winding stream. + +Suddenly, the bunny heard the horn again and there it saw a frog, jumping from the bank and into the stream. The frog's back legs twitched and twanged as it leapt and suddenly a fish sprang from the crystal clear water. + +The bunny watched as the fish glided away. Then the frog hopped up to the bunny and said in a happy voice, "Springing is so much fun". + +The bunny smiled and hopped away, back to the forest. It thought about the joy of springing and knew that it would never forget the frog's special horn. +Once upon a time, there were two frogs. One was independent, and the other was very reliant. The independent frog had a hammer, which he used to build a house. He was very proud of his house and loved being independent. The reliant frog, however, did not have a hammer. He asked the independent frog to borrow it, but the independent frog said no. + +The next day, it started to rain heavily. The independent frog was safe in his house, but the reliant frog was stuck in the rain because he had not been able to build his own. The reliant frog then asked the independent frog to help him build a house, but the independent frog said no. + +Seeing the reliant frog without anywhere to stay, the independent frog felt a bit guilty. He realized that by preventing the reliant frog from borrowing the hammer in the first place, he had put him in this vulnerable position. He then decided to lend him the hammer and help him build a house, so that he could be as independent and safe as the first frog. + +The moral of the story is that by lending a helping hand to others and being understanding, we can help and support them to succeed and become independent. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny called Bob. Bob was very nervous because it was his first day at nursery school. He hopped up to the front door, but he was so scared that he could not bring himself to open it. + +When he was about to give up, he heard a gentle voice from the other side. "Is someone out there?" it said. + +Bob hopped closer. "Y-yes," he squeaked. + +The door opened and an old lady with a big smile welcomed Bob in. "Come in, my dear. Would you like some tea?" + +Bob hopped into the room and looked at the tea pot. He was still feeling a bit nervous, but he nodded and said, "Yes please." + +The old lady gave Bob his cup of tea and sat down next to him. She said, "Don't worry, everything will be fine. Now, let's have a hop around the room!" + +Bob hopped around the room, feeling his nerves start to calm down. He found some new friends and before he knew it, he had made it through his first day of school. + +The old lady waved and said goodbye as Bob hopped out the door. He hopped all the way home, feeling proud and excited for the next day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was adorable. She liked to mark everything with a marker so she could always remember it. One day she found a perfect pair of sunglasses. She was so excited to mark them and make them her own. + +But then she remembered that if she marked them they wouldn't look the same as they did when she first found them. They would look different, but not in a good way. + +The little girl understood that it is sometimes more important to appreciate things just the way they are. She put the sunglasses back where she found them so that other people could find them, admire them, and love them just as she did. + +In the end, the little girl learned an important lesson: sometimes it's better to appreciate things as they are and avoid marking them. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers Bob and Bill. Bob was very wealthy, but Bill was not. One day, Bill came to Bob and said, “Can you help me? I have no food.†+Bob smiled and said, “Sure, I can help. I have some oats. Have some oats and you will feel better.†+ +So Bill had the oats and he felt much better. Then Bob said, “Come with me, I have something for you.†+ +Bill followed Bob and Bob took him to his house. Here, Bob gave Bill a big bag of oats and said, “Now you have lots of oats and will never go hungry again.†+ +Bill was so happy. He said, “Thank you, Bob. You are so wealthy and kind. I am so lucky to have a brother like you.†+ +Bob smiled and said, “You are welcome. Now let's go and play.†+ +And they both ran off to have lots of fun. +It was a sunny day and two friends, John and Sarah, were having lots of fun outside. John had his red shoes on that his mom had just bought him. Sarah was wearing her green sandals. + +John said to Sarah, "Look at my shoes! They're so easy to wear!" + +"Those are nice shoes," said Sarah. + +"Let's go play a game!" said John. + +They started running and chasing each other. Soon they were both laughing a lot. + +John said, "That game was fun. You're a great friend." + +Sarah said, "Thank you. You're a great friend too!" + +John and Sarah ran around until the sun started to go down. Then they waved goodbye and promised to meet again tomorrow. +Sammy was walking to the park when he noticed an ozonk picking flowers. It was a very special ozonk with patches of white fur covering its back. Sammy couldn't help but be envious of the ozonk. He wanted the same beautiful color, but the ozonk just kept picking flowers. + +But then something unexpected happened. Sammy heard a loud siren coming from a nearby jail. All the prisoners ran out of the jail and the ozonk was running with them. The same ozonk that had been picking flowers. + +Sammy was confused. He couldn't believe it, but he quickly realised that the beautiful white fur was part of a prisoner's outfit. He had been envious over something that had a completely different purpose. + +Sammy was relieved that the ozonk he had been admiring wasn't so special after all. He was glad he hadn't picked it, because the ozonk belonged in jail. +Sam wanted to perform a special trick. His Mom and sister were so envious when they heard he could do it. + +Mom took Sam to his room to practice. He carefully followed the instructions she gave him and practiced every day. + +The day of the performance, Sam was so excited. Mom took him to the classroom. Everyone was waiting to see what he could do. + +Sam did the trick perfectly. His Mom and sister were so proud and envious of him. + +The audience cheered, and the teacher gave Sam a big hug. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Julie. Everyone called her Jules. One day, Jules asked her mother for a special gift. She wanted a microphone. + +Her mother was delighted. She told Jules that if she did something easy then she could have the microphone as a reward. So Jules set off to do the easy task with a smile on her face. + +When Jules returned, her mother was holding a shiny microphone! Jules jumped with joy! She asked her mother how she got it and the mother replied, “I was going to give it to you anyway, Jules. I knew you could do it.†+ +Jules was so happy and grateful for her new microphone. She thanked her mother for the surprise and couldn’t wait to start using it! +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Penny. She lived in a castle with her family. + +Every day, the princess received special treats from the cooks in the castle kitchen. One day, the princess received an apple. She was so excited that she couldn't wait to take a bite. + +When she tasted the apple, she was surprised at how sweet it was. She liked the cool, juicy taste. + +The princess went to the kitchen to thank the cooks for the treat. When she arrived, the cooks were very surprised. They didn't expect to see her there. But the princess thanked them in a polite way and gave them a big smile. + +The cooks were very happy that the princess was so polite. They were so glad that the princess enjoyed the apple that they promised to give her extra treats in the future. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal bug. Every day, the bug would take a walk around the garden. The bug loved feeling the sunshine on its back and feeling the soft dirt beneath its feet. It would even sing a song as it marched along its daily path. + +One day, the bug stopped walking to look around. It noticed a little boy, who was only three years old. The bug watched as the boy kicked a ball around the garden. He was laughing and having the best time. + +The bug couldn't help but smile. It started walking towards the boy and soon enough the two were friends. The boy would take the bug on walks around the garden and the two would spend hours and hours talking. + +The bug was so incredibly loyal, always ready to walk with the little boy and to hear every story he had to share. Together, they created the most beautiful memories and the bug will always remember those days fondly. +Once there was a nation. It was a long nation and the people wanted to find fun ways to get around. They decided to slide. Everyone loved sliding. They slid over hills and through valleys. They even went to a long river at the edge of their nation. + +They rode their slides down the river and had a great time. But soon, they looked around and saw something in the distance. It was a waterfall! They knew they shouldn't try and slide down it, so they stopped. + +The people were disappointed, but they soon realized that they could turn the waterfall into an even bigger and better slide. They worked hard and built an even longer slide that went right down the waterfall. Everyone had so much fun sliding down the waterfall, and they were all glad they had taken the time to build it. +Once upon a time, there lived a bald man. He loved to listen to the radio all day long! + +One day, he heard a funny noise coming from outside his window. It was a little boy, poking at the window with a stick! + +"What are you doing?" asked the bald man. + +"I just wanted to listen to your radio," said the little boy, innocently. + +The bald man was shocked. He liked listening to the radio alone. + +"No! You can't listen to it! This is my radio and I don't want to share it with you," said the bald man, sternly. + +The little boy's eyes began to water. He felt so sad that the bald man wouldn't share his radio with him. + +Just then, a beautiful voice came floating over the airwaves. It was the bald man's old favourite song! + +Suddenly, the bald man's heart softened. He smiled and said, "Ok, you can listen to the radio with me." + +The little boy was so excited! He smiled wide and they enjoyed listening to the radio together. What a happy ending! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was always looking for adventure and loved to play with his friends. + +One day, the little boy stumbled upon a hidden story. Excited, he started to read it. The story was about a magical place and he wanted to go there. So he set off on a journey to find it. + +Before he knew it, he was completely lost. He walked and walked, until he came across a big castle. He was sure this was the place he was looking for! + +He snuck through a hidden door and soon encountered a wicked wizard. The wizard was not pleased to see him and with a wave of his hand, he sent the little boy back to where he came from. + +The little boy was disheartened but he knew he should have minded what his parents had told him. Sadly, he never found the magical place he had been looking for. +Jessy was hungry. She was sitting at the kitchen table with her mom. On the table was a big round pizza. It looked yummy. Jessy's mom said she could take the first bite. Jessy opened her mouth and started to chew. + +The pizza tasted delicious. Jessy took another bite and chewed it too. As she ate, it was very quiet in the kitchen. Even the birds outside were quiet. + +Finally, the pizza was all gone. Jessy and her mom were full and smiled at each other. Jessy was very happy. She had eaten a yummy pizza and nobody made a single noise. It was a very quiet and happy moment. +Once there was a man and a woman who were walking together. The man pointed to a yellow duck on the pond. The woman said that it was very pretty. The man said he had a different opinion; he thought it was ugly. + +The woman smiled and said it was okay to have different opinions. Then they continued walking and saw a warm sun. The man pointed to it and said it was very beautiful. The woman agreed. + +The two kept walking and saw more things. They kept pointing and discussing their different opinions. Even though they did not agree on everything, it was still nice to talk about it. + +At the end of their walk, the man and woman hugged each other. No matter what their opinions were, they always had a warm friendship. +The sun was shining and the rain was gone. Little Timmy wanted to play outside in the fresh air, but his mom said no. + +"You'll get wet!" she said. + +Timmy agreed, but he wanted to go anyway. His mom gave him a big umbrella, and he walked out of the door. + +Timmy was in the garden when something caught his eye. It was a wet missile! He was so excited to see it. + +Timmy ran over, and his mom followed him. "Be careful," she said. + +Timmy picked up the wet missile. He ran with it in his hand, laughing and squealing with delight. Suddenly, he stumbled and the missile flew out of his hand. + +Timmy's mom rushed over, and she hugged him tightly. "It's ok," she said. "We can end it here." + +And that's what they did. Timmy's mom gave him a big hug, and they went inside, leaving the wet missile behind. +Jack was very tall, so tall that he was the tallest kid in his whole kindergarten class. Everyone admired him for it, especially his mom. He was proud of it too and liked to show it off. He also had big dreams. + +One day, Jack was playing with his friends and his mom took him aside. She had something very important to tell him. She said, "Jack, I have a special challenge for you. You have to accept it if you truly want to make your dreams come true. You have to move your arm up and down three times. Can you do it?" + +Jack wasn't sure what his mom meant but he accepted her challenge. With all of his strength, he moved his arm up and down three times. + +When he finished he was so excited to find out what would happen next. His mom smiled and said, " Jack, this challenge was a test. If you can move your arm three times, you can do anything you dream of." + +Jack was amazed. For the first time, he believed he could do anything he dreamed of. With that, he embraced his tall stature and ran off to play with his friends, his new found confidence giving him wings. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Rae who wanted to go on an adventure. She found a kayak and was so excited that she wanted to go on it straight away. + +Rae got the kayak and paddled it out onto the river. Suddenly a big fish jumped out of the water! Rae was so surprised that she spilled the kayak and fell in the river. She yelled for help. + +Rae's mom heard her and quickly ran to the river. She shouted out to Rae, "Don't worry, I'm coming to catch you!" Sure enough, she grabbed onto Rae and pulled her back up to safety. + +After Rae's mom saved her, Rae thanked her and decided to keep the original kayak. From then on, Rae and her family would go kayaking adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very creative and always loved to do new things. One day, Lily wanted to cook something special. + +So she went to the lawn with a basket and looked around. She found some carrots, tomatoes, and some leaves. She thought they would be good in a soup. + +Lily quickly got to work. She put all the vegetables into a pot, then added water to make it a soup. Then she lit a fire and put the pot on it. + +The soup was cooking for a long time, until it was just right. Lily removed it from the fire and tasted it. It was delicious! Everyone on the lawn was so happy. + +Lily had made a great soup and was very proud of her cooking. From then on, she was known as the most creative cook in the world! +Once upon a time there was a man called Joe. Joe was very hungry. He had been walking all day and he was tired. + +Suddenly, Joe sneezed. His sneeze was so loud that it made a nearby bird fly away! + +Joe decided that he wanted something to eat. He looked in his pocket and found a quiz. It asked questions about animals and had pictures of them. + +Joe was so hungry that he decided to do the quiz. He was so concentrated that he didn't notice the smell of pizza nearby. + +When he finished the quiz he was very happy. He had answered all the questions correctly. Then he followed the smell of the pizza and he found a delicious pizza waiting for him! + +Joe smiled and thanked the quiz because it made him so full and happy. He enjoyed the pizza and he had enough energy to walk to the next village. +Once upon a time, there was a huge police car. It had a big siren that made a loud sound. All the other police cars had to follow it. + +The huge police car led the way through the city. It went past tall buildings and stopped at the park. + +When it stopped, all the other police cars stopped too. Then the police got out of their cars. They opened the back of the big police car and took out a big box. + +The police opened the box and it was full of toys. There were cars and dolls and even a ball. + +The police gave all the toys out to the children. They were so excited and happy to have the toys. The huge police car had led them to lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam who liked to discover new things all the time. One day, Sam wanted to try something new so he decided to kneel down in the park and look for something special. + +Suddenly, Sam noticed something shiny in the grass and he knew it was something extraordinary. It was a piece of metal as smooth as silk. Sam was so excited that he couldn't believe it. He ran with the metal to show his father. + +When Sam showed his father the metal, his father said, "This is an incredible find! You must take good care of it, Sam. It is so shiny that it must be something important." + +Sam was determined to take good care of such a special object and from then, he always remembered that if he wanted something special to stay special, he must take care of it. He never wanted to lose something so incredible. + +The moral of the story is that taking care of something special is important. Sometimes the most incredible things come in the most unexpected places. +Once upon a time there was a lady. She was doing her work, but she wasn't very happy. She frowned a lot and her work was getting very dirty. + +Then one day a little girl came along and watched the lady working. She was only 3 years old and she was curious. She asked, why do you frown? + +The lady answered, because my work is so dirty. I want it to be clean, but it never seems to work out. + +So the little girl offered to help and the lady was very happy. Together, the two of them cleaned the lady's work and soon it was shining. The lady smiled and the little girl was very proud. + +The lady thanked the little girl for her help and she hugged her. From then on, the lady always smiled when she was doing her work. +Max was a humble little boy who wasn't much for talking but loved to jog. Every day he'd head out the door with his cooler and just jog and jog until he found something new. + +One day, he was out jogging and he noticed a new tree in the forest. It was tall and it almost seemed to be calling to him. He decided to take a closer look and as he got closer he saw a small creature. It was a little fox, looking lost and alone. + +Max was gentle and humble, so he slowly extended his cool hand to the fox. They became friends and decided to try to find the fox's family. + +Just then, Max heard something. It was the sound of his family coming to join him, which meant he found Fox's family too! So together, with Max leading the way, they all began to jog. + +Max and Fox's family worked together to finally find Fox a home. It was a warm home and the family was so thankful for Max. He had used his humble heart and his jog to lead the fox to a new home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to play. Every day Sarah would run around the house pretending to be a princess. + +One day, Sarah went into the living room and saw an empty couch. She thought it looked so inviting that she decided to sit on it. But when she tried to sit down, she discovered that it was too high for her. + +Then Sarah had an idea. She walked to the kitchen and found a piece of paper and a pencil. She brought them back to the couch and she wrote on the paper. 'Can someone help me to sit on the couch?' She showed the paper to her mom and dad. + +Her mom and dad smiled at Sarah and went to the couch. They both put one hand under her feet and the other hand behind her back. Then they both signed at the same time and Sarah flew up to the couch. + +Sarah was so happy! She thanked her mom and dad, then settled into the couch contentedly. From that day forward, Sarah enjoyed sitting on the couch every day. +Once there was a zebra who wanted to perform a great show for everyone. He practised and practised every day until he felt he was ready. When the big day arrived he was so excited. He strutted around and tried to look confident. + +However, when he started performing he became very scared. He forgot all the steps he had learnt and he looked silly in front of all the people. He started to cry and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a little girl, she said "Don't cry, you can still do a great show. Just remember how you practised and show everyone how well you can do it. I know you can do it!" + +The zebra felt encouraged and wiped away his tears. With a new sense of confidence he started performing again. His moves were so great that he was cheered and applaused by all the people. + +He was so happy and thanked the little girl who had given him the courage to keep going. She had helped him perform a great show! +Once upon a time, there was a car that needed fuel to run. So every morning, its nice owner fed it some special food to help it go. The car was always happy and enjoyed its meals. + +One day, a rude truck drove by and made fun of the car for being so small. The truck wanted the car to go faster, but the car could not. The car was sad and felt embarrassed. + +The nice owner saw what happened and went straight to the fuel store. They bought the car some special food that would make it go faster, so the car could outrun the truck! + +The car was so happy and backed up to the fuel store every morning after that. The car enjoyed its fast rides around town and never had to deal with the rude truck again. + +The end. +One day, Mama, Daddy, and little David were in the car. Mama said, "We are going to visit Grandma. Can you say Grandma?" Little David said "Gwandma!" + +When they arrived, they unlocked the door to Grandma's house. Little David was so excited to see Grandma that he ran in and gave her a big hug. Grandma was so happy to see them. She said, "Let me treat you to some candy. It's my way of being generous." + +Little David's eyes lit up at the word 'candy'. He said, "Candy! Yay!" His parents laughed and gave Grandma a big hug in return. Grandma said, "Let me get the candy!" She got the candy and they all sat down together to enjoy it. Little David was so happy. He finished his candy and gave Grandma a big smile and another hug. Grandma said, "It was so nice to have you come visit me today." +Once upon a time, there was a hairy musician. He was very nice. Every day he played his guitar and sang his songs. + +One day, a little girl who was three years old came to visit him. She was very excited to hear the music from the musician's guitar. She listened carefully to the musician play and sing. + +The musician was very happy that the little girl had come to see him. He played a special song just for her. She smiled and clapped. + +The musician kept playing and singing every day, and the little girl came back to visit him often. They both had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there were two sticks, a long one and a short one. The long one was a rod and the short one was a rod too. They were both very hard. Every day the hard rods would roll around in the grass and play. + +One day the short rod rolled too close to a river. The river was very strong - it pulled on the rod and made it go into the water. The rod was stuck and the water was very cold. It started to rot. + +The long rod noticed and came to help. He butted against the shore and used all his strength to pull the small rod out of the river. Finally, the long rod freed the small rod. The small rod was no longer hard, but at least it wasn't stuck and it was safe. + +The two rods stayed together and never rolled too close to the river again. They were happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a unique spark. The spark had its own special power, and the spark wanted to pay a special visit. So, one day the spark flew away, looking for someone to share its power with. + +Eventually, the spark found a nice family. The family was so excited to see the spark and they allowed it to stay. It felt so special to be part of the family. + +The spark lit up the home, and everyone was so happy. Everyone was paying attention to the spark, giving it lots of love and attention. + +But one day, the spark just suddenly stopped sparkling. The special power of the spark had gone away, and the spark wasn’t special anymore. Everyone was so sad and the family had no choice but to say goodbye to the spark. + +The spark had gone forever, leaving everyone feeling sad and empty. They had all hoped that the spark could make their home shine, but it was not meant to be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very sad. She wanted to have lots of friends but all the other little boys and girls had made fun of her and she was alone. She felt all alone and she wept big tears. + +But then, one day, something strange happened. She was walking in the park when she saw another little girl. This girl had lots of friends and she was laughing and giggling with them. The first little girl was so envious! She wished she could be like the other girl but she was sad and lonely. + +The girl didn't know what to do. She cried and she wept for a long time, until she heard a voice. It was a little voice that said: "Don't worry little girl, friends will come in time!" + +The girl was suddenly full of hope. She dried her eyes, stopped weeping and decided that she had to wait and be patient. Friends will come in time, she told herself. + +She walked away smiling. With a spring in her step, she decided to smile and be kind while she waited for the friends that would come in time. +Molly and her mommy were playing together in the park. They were so happy when they saw a bright iron swing. Molly wanted to go on it so much. So her mommy carefully put Molly on the swing and held her tight. + +But when Molly was swinging, the iron suddenly broke and she fell off. Molly started to cry loudly and her mommy tried to comfort her. She said soft things to Molly and even gave her a hug. + +But nothing worked. Molly kept on crying, so her mommy felt so helpless. In the end, no one could comfort Molly. She kept on feeling very sad. +Once there was a little boy. He was 3 years old and his name was Jack. He lived in a tall building with his family. + +One day, Jack wanted to go outside and play but he couldn't find his mom. He felt so helpless. + +Jack went to the building lobby and saw a nice lady. She was very friendly and asked him what he was looking for. Jack said he was looking for his mom. + +The lady smiled and said, "I'm sure your mother is here, come with me". The lady took Jack around the building and eventually found his mom! + +Jack was so happy and he thanked the lady over and over. The lady was very kind and happy to help Jack. + +Jack and his mom went home together. Jack was so thankful for the nice lady's help. He will never forget how kind she was. +Once there was a humble little boy who had a pocket full of magic. Each day he would take out some of the magic and mix it together to make a marvelous surprise. + +One day, the little boy decided to take all of his magic out of his pocket and mix it together. +He chuckled with delight as he mixed the colors together, creating something special. + +But, when the little boy took a closer look he became confused. The magical mix he created had changed from wonderful colors to a yucky gray. + +The little boy asked his mom what had happened. His mother shook her head sadly and said, "Sometimes when you mix too much things together, the magic disappears. Better luck next time." + +The little boy was downhearted, for all the magic had gone. He put the gray mess back in his pocket and never mixed his magic again. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little boy named Jack. He really wanted an arrow, so he could play and pretend with it. He asked his mom for it every day, but she said no. + +One day, he found a real arrow lying in the grass. He was so excited and couldn't wait to play with it. But his mom was still worried about him, so she told him to put it away. + +Jack was sad, and he wished he had listened to his mom. Later that afternoon, he heard a loud noise and saw his new arrow had flown away. He was so sad and he regretted not listening to his mom. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. He was three years old and loved to explore his house. One day, he found a box with something strange inside. It was a magnet. Max was curious, so he grabbed it and started to rub it. Suddenly, a giant magical spark flew out! Little did he know, it was harmless! + +Max was scared, so he shouted, "What was that?" As he looked around, he saw a old wizard walking towards him. The wizard said, "Don't be scared, Max. That was just a harmless spark. When you rub a magnet it creates energy." Max thought this was very cool and thanked the wizard for the explanation. + +The wizard smiled. "It's my pleasure, Max. Now put that magnet away so you won't get hurt." + +Max nodded and put the magnet back in its box. He smiled as he learned something new that day. From then on, he used magnets to create harmless sparks. +Once upon a time there was a popular boy named Alex. He loved to test things and he had a very special bow. He liked to test it all the time. + +One day, Alex took his bow to the park to test it. He wanted to see how far he could shoot it. He tested it with different rocks and sticks. When he was done, he was really happy. + +But then something really amazing happened. Lots of other boys and girls saw Alex testing his bow and thought it was a lot of fun. Soon they asked him to teach them how to test the bow too. + +The children had so much fun shooting the bow that they all wanted to get a bow just like Alex’s. Alex was so popular because he had the best bow ever. All the kids wanted to be like Alex! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her name was Julia. Julia was only three years old and she liked to play. One day, she was sitting in her room when she saw a pear on the floor. She was so excited and she started clapping. + +A little while later, her mom came in the room and saw what Julia was doing. + +"Oh Julia, why are you clapping? Pears don't need clapping," her mom said. + +Julia thought for a moment and said, "This pear is so nice that I wanted to show it how much I like it." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very nice of you, but sometimes it's nicer to show kindness to people instead of things. Maybe you can share your pear with someone. That's how you show kindness. " + +Julia smiled and nodded. She shared her pear with her mom and they both felt so happy! + +The moral of this story is that rather than clapping for things, it's better to show kindness and love to other people. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Lucy and she loved to spend her time playing outside. + +One day, she found an interesting pile of sticks. She was excited and wanted to spend her time building something with them. She worked and worked until she finished. It was a castle! + +After playing with her castle, Lucy's skin started to feel itchy. She spent the rest of the day looking for a way to make the itch go away. + +Finally, she found some mud and she remembered her Mom telling her it could help itchy skin. She was so excited she went and got some mud and put it all over her skin. Much to her delight, the itch was gone! + +She spent the rest of the day playing and having fun until it was time for bed. Lucy was very happy that she had such an interesting day. +The little girl was walking in the park with her dad. She was wearing a yellow hat and was very excited. She jumped around and then she slipped. She fell and her arm felt really hurt. Her dad helped her stand up and he gave her a hug. + +He pointed to a bench and said, "Let's go sit down for a little bit." The girl sat on the bench and the dad looked at her arm. He said, "Oh no, it looks like you are hurt." He took his handkerchief and tied it around her arm. + +The girl smiled and said, "It still hurts, but it's okay." Then her dad said, "Let's keep walking and we can find an ice cream store. That will make the hurt go away." + +The little girl smiled and she asked, "Can I have a chocolate ice cream?" Her dad laughed and said, "Yes, you can have a chocolate ice cream." So they kept walking, and soon found an ice cream shop. The girl had her chocolate ice cream and soon the hurt was gone! +Once there was a grumpy bear named Benny. Benny was always hot, everywhere he went. He didn't have a cooler, so he was stuck trying to find a way to stay cool. + +One day, Benny was walking around when he saw a big cooler. The cooler was made of white plastic and had a big blue handle. Benny was so excited. + +Benny opened the cooler and saw that it was full of delicious cool water. He hugged it and started to jump with joy. Benny grabbed a towel and covered his head with it. He then dipped his long arms into the cool water and was so happy. + +Benny stayed in the cooler all day, cool and happy. From then on, Benny was no longer grumpy and the cooler was always around to help him stay cool. +Once there was a big hill. It was very high. On the top was a huge cup of cold juice. + +The three year old child wanted to drink the cold juice, so she ran to the top of the hill. But when she got there, she realised the cup was too high for her to reach. + +The three year old cupped her hands and asked her mum for help. Her mum gave her a red squeeze bottle. + +The little girl squeezed the bottle and the cold juice came out of the bottle, like a waterfall. Then the three year old drank all the cold juice. It tasted delicious! + +When the little girl was done, she said "Thank you, Mummy. That was so good!". Her mum smiled and said "You're welcome". +Jim and his mommy were walking down the road. Jim saw a long river of water. It sparkled in the sunlight. Jim was so excited, he shouted, "Let's dance in the water!" + +Jim and his mommy laughed as they jumped into the water. The cool water felt so nice on their feet. They twirled and twirled and spun and danced in the river. + +Jim and his mommy swam and splashed around for a long time. They made circles and laughed as they raced. Finally, it was time to go home. Jim and his mommy dried off and went back to the house. + +Jim was so tired after all that dancing. He fell soundly asleep, dreaming of his fun in the long river of water. +Freddy was playing outside when it suddenly started to snow. He loved the feel of the snowflakes as they touched his cheeks, and he started to laugh and dance in the snow. + +But then things started to get colder and colder. He shivered, and all of a sudden the whole world seemed to freeze. He tried to make a snowman, but the snow was too stubborn to stick together. + +"What should I do? I'm so cold," he said, expecting his mom to come to the rescue. But his mom was nowhere to be seen. + +He looked around desperately, but nothing changed. He yelled, but no one answered. Freddy was trapped and the snow just kept coming. He was scared and frozen to the spot, and he started to cry. + +Suddenly, it felt like the cold was never going to end. +Once upon a time, there was a large east wind. It blew and blew and blew. Every day, the wind would howl and moan. The big trees in the east would sway, then sigh in the wind. The wind was so strong, it covered the whole east side of the world. + +One day, a small girl named Rose noticed the big east wind. She wanted to see what it was all about, so she decided to take a walk to the east side of her town. As she walked, she saw the large trees waving in the wind. She heard them sighing too. Rose smiled, feeling happy and curious. + +When Rose reached the east side of the town, she was shocked by what she saw. The large east wind was much bigger and stronger than she expected. She thought it felt like a big hug! Rose stood still, feeling the east wind in her hair. She smiled and sighed with the wind. Then she realized how lucky she was to feel the big east wind and went back home, knowing she would never forget it. +John was walking in the park one day when he saw a film playing on a big screen. He stopped to watch it and admired the power of the picture and the sounds. He smiled and said to his friend, "That film is so beautiful!" + +His friend nodded in agreement and asked him if he wanted to go and find out more about it. John said yes and they quickly went over. + +When they arrived, they saw some people handing out leaflets which told them that the film they had seen was called 'Powerful'. John was very excited and picked one up. He saw that the film was written and directed by a famous director and he was so proud. + +As they walked away from the park, John remembered the film and said to his friend, "That was a really powerful film, wasn't it?" His friend agreed and said that it truly was very powerful. John smiled and whispered to himself, "I will always admire how powerful it was." +Once upon a time there lived a restless fox in a deep forest. One day, the fox decided to take a walk and explore the forest. After quite some time, the fox stopped and raised its sight to the sky. Suddenly, it saw a majestic bird in mid-air. The fox was amazed by its beauty and could not resist the temptation to follow it. It quickly began to chase after the bird. But no amount of running or jumping helped the fox get closer to its moving target. It ran and ran until eventually it had to stop because it was so tired. The fox sadly watched the bird slowly disappear from sight. After a few moments of rest, the fox shook its head, put its keen eye back to the task and set off again, this time in a different direction. Eventually, its restless nature was rewarded and the fox found many exciting new places in the deep forest to explore. +Once upon a time there was a naughty bear called Tom. Tom loved to play all day and really never wanted to do his chores. One day, his mom gave him a big list of things to do. But, Tom was feeling so tired that he just couldn't help but yawn. + +His mom saw him yawning and said, "Tom, you have to finish your chores. No yawning!" + +Tom didn't want to obey, so he kept yawning and tried to play instead. His mom saw him and got very angry. She decided to teach him a lesson and put him in the corner for 10 minutes. + +The result was that Tom learned he couldn't be naughty and ignore his chores. After that, he always worked hard and did exactly what his mom told him. Tom's mom was very happy with the result. +Once upon a time, there was a red baseball. It wanted to escape, so it began rolling away. It rolled over fields, through the woods, and across the sea. + +The baseball was so excited to be free, but then it saw a big scary dog. It wanted to escape, but it was afraid. Suddenly, a little child appeared. The child grabbed the baseball and said, "I'm gonna help you!" + +The child threw the red baseball over the fence and it escaped. It flew through the air and landed in a tree. The baseball was so happy, it even smiled. The child smiled too and waved goodbye. + +The red baseball stayed in the tree all night, looking down at the world it had escaped from. Then, in the morning it saw a little girl walking by. The girl saw the red baseball and picked it up. She said, "Now, I get to play with you!" + +The little girl knew the red baseball had escaped and had a story to tell, so she took it home and kept it safe. The baseball was very happy and never wanted to escape again. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Sam. He was a very bright fish and always wanted to go on adventurous trips. One day, Sam suggested going to the deep dark depths of the sea. His friends were hesitant, but they decided to go with him. + +Along the way, they noticed something unusual. The water began to get colder and darker until they could no longer see. That's when they heard a loud growl. Sam then realized it was the Big Scary Monster that lurked at the bottom of the ocean. + +Sam's friends were scared and told him to turn around. "No," said Sam, "I need to see this." His friends suggested that he go back, but Sam ignored them and kept swimming forward. + +But it was too late. The Big Scary Monster snatched Sam in its jaws and disappeared into the darkness. Sam's friends were so sad and cried for a long time. + +It was a bright idea, but it ended in a bad way. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very impatient. She loved to move around, but today she didn't want to get dressed. + +"Come on Jane, time to get dressed!" Said her mom. + +"No, I don't want to!" Jane said, folding her arms. + +"You have to! We're going to the park, and you can't go without your dress on." + +Jane was still reluctant, but eventually she decided to put on her dress. She moved quickly, and soon enough she was ready and excited to go to the park. + +Jane had a wonderful time at the park, running around, playing and having fun. She was no longer impatient, but happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim lived in a big house with his parents. + +One day, Tim and his parents heard a loud noise coming from outside. His parents quickly realized it was an emergency. They moved quickly to look outside and saw an impressive fire truck. + +Tim said, "Wow! What is that?" His dad replied, "It's an emergency truck. He's here to help put out the fire." + +Tim watched as the fireman worked hard to put the fire out. After the fire was put out, the fireman went back to the truck. Tim yelled, "Thank you!" + +The fireman was so touched by Tim's gratitude, he began to weep tears of joy. Tim was so surprised to see a grown man weeping, he started to weep too. + +The fireman gave Tim a big hug, and thanked him for his heartfelt gratitude. Tim smiled and felt so proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a bit worried because she had to introduce her new friend, Tom, to her family. Lily wanted to make sure everyone would get along. + +Lily wrote a note to her mom and dad. The note said, "Please be nice to my friend Tom. He is coming to play today." Lily's mom and dad smiled and said they would be kind to Tom. + +When Tom came over, Lily introduced him to her family. They all played together and had lots of fun. Lily wasn't worried anymore. She knew her family liked Tom, and they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside in the bright sun. One day, Tim saw a big tree near his house. He wanted to climb it. + +As Tim started to climb, he saw a friendly bird in the tree. The bird said, "Hi, Tim! I have a test for you. Can you wave to me?" Tim smiled and waved to the bird. The bird was happy and waved back. + +Tim climbed higher and higher in the tree. He saw more birds and waved to them too. They all waved back and cheered for Tim. When Tim reached the top, he could see his whole town. He felt so happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat was on a peaceful sea. The boat had a big anchor. The anchor helped the boat stay in one place. + +One day, a little boy named Tim was on the boat. Tim liked to play with a ball. He would kick the ball high in the sky. Tim was happy when he played with the ball. + +But one day, Tim kicked the ball too hard. The ball went into the water. The anchor saw the ball and caught it. The anchor gave the ball back to Tim. Now, Tim and the anchor were friends. They played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly frog. The frog lived in a small pond. The frog liked to look at the fish that lived in the pond with him. The fish were very pretty and colorful. + +One day, the frog saw a big shock in the water. The shock was fast and scary. The frog did not like the shock. The frog was sad because the fish were scared too. They all hid from the shock. + +The frog had an idea. He jumped out of the pond and found a big leaf. The frog put the smelly leaf in the pond. The shock did not like the smelly leaf. The shock swam away. The frog and the fish were happy again. They all played together in the pond. +One day, a little green bird sat on a hanger near a tree. The green bird saw a small boy named Tom. Tom was playing with a red ball. The green bird wanted to be friends with Tom. + +The green bird flew down and touched the red ball with its beak. "Hi, I am Greeny," said the green bird. Tom smiled and said, "Hi Greeny, I am Tom. Do you want to play with me?" + +Greeny and Tom played with the red ball all day. They became good friends. At the end of the day, Greeny flew back to the hanger and said, "Bye Tom, see you tomorrow!" Tom waved and said, "Bye Greeny, see you soon!" And they both looked forward to playing together again. +Once upon a time, there was a warm sun shining in the sky. A little girl named Mia went outside to play. She saw a shiny rock and decided to polish it to make it even shinier. Mia rubbed the rock with her hands until it was very shiny. + +Next, Mia saw a green plant in the garden. It was a special herb that smelled nice. She picked some leaves off the herb and put them in her pocket. Mia wanted to share the nice smell with her friends. + +Mia went to her friends' house with the shiny rock and the herb. They all smelled the herb and felt happy. They took turns holding the shiny rock and playing in the warm sun. They had a great day together, and Mia was glad she could share her special finds with her friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was a gifted girl. She could talk to animals and make pretty flowers grow. + +One sunny day, Lily was walking in the forest. She saw a log on the ground. Lily wanted to sit on the log and have a rest. But when she tried to sit, she did not see a small rock. Lily stumbled and fell. She was not hurt, but she felt sad. + +A kind squirrel saw Lily fall. The squirrel came to help her. He said, "Don't be sad, Lily. I saw you stumble. Let me help you up." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, squirrel!" They sat on the log, talked, and became good friends. And they lived happily ever after in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a kind family. They wanted to go on a vacation. They packed their bags and went to the beach. + +At the beach, they saw a little crab. The crab was scared to go into the water. The kind family wanted to help the crab. They tried to encourage the crab to go into the water. + +The crab listened to the family. It went into the water and had fun. The kind family was happy they helped the crab. They had a great vacation at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One day, the sky was full of thick, dark clouds. Tim looked up and saw the clouds. He knew that rain was coming soon. + +Tim's mom saw him looking sad. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. The rain can be fun too!" She encouraged Tim to put on his rain boots and his raincoat. She told him that they could go outside and play in the rain together. + +As they went outside, the rain began to fall. Tim and his mom jumped in the puddles and laughed. They had a great time playing in the rain. Tim learned that even when the weather is not perfect, he can still have fun with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red ball named Mark. Mark lived in a big park with many friends. One day, Mark saw a new sign. The sign said, "No balls allowed." Mark felt sad. + +Mark told his friends about the harsh sign. They were all sad too. They did not want to leave the park. So, they came up with a plan. They would hide when people came to the park. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the park. She saw the sign, but she also saw Mark and his friends hiding. Lily did not like the harsh sign either. So, she took the sign down. + +Mark and his friends were very happy. They played with Lily all day long. From that day on, the park was a happy place for everyone. The harsh sign was gone, and Mark and his friends could stay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to dance. One day, Sally saw a stubborn cat. The cat had big eyes. She wanted to dance with the cat. + +Sally said to the cat, "Let's dance!" But the cat did not want to dance. The cat just sat there and looked at her. Sally tried to make the cat dance, but the cat did not move. + +Sally was sad. She really wanted to dance with the cat. Then, Sally had an idea. She went to find her friend, Tom. Tom was good at making people and animals dance. + +Sally asked Tom, "Can you help me make the stubborn cat dance?" Tom said, "Yes!" Tom played a fun song. The cat heard the song and started to dance. Sally was happy. She danced with the cat and Tom all day. +One day, a little cat named Tim was playing outside. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to touch it. So, he jumped and touched the tree. But, he got stuck! Tim was scared and called for help. + +A polite dog named Sam heard Tim's call. Sam said, "Don't worry, Tim! I will save you!" Sam tried to reach Tim, but he was too high. Sam had an idea. He called his bird friend, Sue, to help. + +Sue flew up and helped Tim get unstuck. Tim said, "Thank you, Sam and Sue, for saving me!" They all became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat bread with butter. One day, Tim's mom bought some expensive butter. She said it was very good. Tim was very excited to try it. + +Tim's mom let him open the expensive butter. He put some on his bread. Tim took a big bite and smiled. The expensive butter was so yummy! He wanted to eat more and more. + +Tim shared the expensive butter with his friends. They all loved it too! Tim was so happy that he got to try the expensive butter. From that day on, Tim and his friends enjoyed their bread with the yummy butter. They all played and laughed together, and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a rose. The rose was new and very pretty. It lived in a big garden with many other flowers. The rose had many friends, like the sunflower and the daisy. They all lived happily in the garden. + +One day, the rose saw a big tree. The tree was sad because it had no friends. The rose felt bad for the tree and wanted to help. The rose talked to the sunflower and the daisy. They all wanted to make the tree happy. + +So, they decide to play with the tree. The rose, the sunflower, and the daisy danced and sang around the tree. The tree became very happy. Now, the tree had new friends. The rose, the sunflower, the daisy, and the tree were all happy together in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a soft turkey named Tim. Tim lived on a farm with many friends. One day, the farmer said, "Let's celebrate!" + +All the animals were happy. They danced and played together. Tim the turkey said, "I am happy! I like to celebrate with my friends." + +At the party, Tim shared his soft feathers with everyone. The animals loved the soft feathers. They said, "Thank you, Tim! Your feathers are so soft!" + +In the end, Tim the turkey and his friends had a great time. They were happy to celebrate together. And they all loved Tim's soft feathers. +Once upon a time, there was a unique cat. This cat was wild and loved to play. One day, the cat saw a big store. The cat wanted to buy a toy. + +The cat went into the store and looked at all the toys. There were many toys, but the cat wanted a special toy. The cat found a big, red ball and decided to buy it. + +The cat took the ball outside and played with it. The cat was very happy. But then, the ball rolled into the street. The cat ran after the ball and got hit by a car. The cat was very hurt and the ball was lost. The cat should have been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little triangle. The triangle had three sides and loved to play all day. The triangle had many friends like the circle and the square. They all played together in the park. + +One day, the triangle was very tired but did not want to sleep. The triangle was persistent and wanted to keep playing. The circle and the square told the triangle, "You need to sleep, or you will be too tired to play tomorrow." + +The triangle listened to its friends and went to sleep. When the triangle woke up, it was happy and full of energy. The triangle, the circle, and the square played together again, and they all had a great day. The triangle learned that sleep is important for having fun with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her makeup. One day, she saw her big sister, Emma, put on makeup too. Lucy wanted to be just like her sister, so she took Emma's makeup without asking. + +When Emma found out, she was very mad. Lucy felt bad for taking the makeup. She knew she had to be brave and say sorry. So, Lucy went to Emma and said, "I'm sorry, Emma. I took your makeup. Please forgive me." + +Emma looked at Lucy and saw that she was sorry. She knew Lucy wanted to be just like her. Emma hugged Lucy and said, "I forgive you. Next time, just ask me, and we can play with makeup together." Lucy was happy that Emma forgave her, and they played with makeup all day. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat. The cat was black. The cat liked to step and play all day. One day, the cat saw a big dog. The dog was not nice. The cat was scared. + +The cat and the dog did not like each other. They wanted to see who was the best. They had a race. The cat was fast. The dog was fast too. They both ran and ran. The cat used its graceful steps to run. + +At the end of the race, the cat and the dog were both tired. They looked at each other. They saw that they both did their best. The cat and the dog became friends. They played together every day. And the graceful black cat and the big dog were happy. +One day, a little girl named Lily saw a crazy image on the wall. It was a big, funny face with a big smile. She laughed and showed it to her friend, Tom. Tom looked at the image and said, "Wow! That's crazy!" + +Lily and Tom wanted to make more funny images. They found some paper and colors. They started to draw. They made happy faces, sad faces, and silly faces. They were having so much fun. + +Tom saw that Lily was very good at drawing. He told her, "Lily, you are great! Keep going!" Lily felt happy and encouraged. She drew even more pictures. In the end, they shared their images with their friends. Everyone laughed and had a good time. The moral of the story is that encouraging others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Loyal. Loyal loved to bake with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. They would bake yummy treats together every day. + +One day, Loyal and Sue decided to bake a big cake. They put all the things they needed in a big bowl. They mixed and mixed until the cake was ready to go in the hot oven. While they waited, they saw a little spark from the oven's fire. They were so excited to see their cake bake! + +When the cake was done, Loyal and Sue shared the yummy treat with all their friends. Everyone loved the cake and had a great time. Loyal and Sue were so happy that they could bake together and share their treats with everyone. They promised to always be loyal friends and bake more yummy treats for all to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish named Sam. Sam loved to swim fast in the water. One day, Sam saw a slide in the water. He was very excited and wanted to try it. + +Sam swam to the slide and met a small fish named Tim. Tim was scared of the slide because it looked fierce. Sam said, "Don't be scared, Tim. I will go first, and you can watch me." + +Sam went up the slide and swam down very fast. He had so much fun! Tim saw Sam and wanted to try too. Tim said, "Okay, Sam. I will try it now." Tim went up the slide and swam down just like Sam. + +Both Sam and Tim had a great time on the fierce slide. They swam and played all day long. From that day on, Sam and Tim became best friends and loved to swim and play on the slide together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he decided to invite his friend, Lily, to play with him. They had a lot of fun together. + +Tim's mom was very busy in the kitchen. She was making a big cake for Tim's dad. Tim's dad had just got a new license to drive a big truck. Tim and Lily wanted to see the truck, so they went outside. + +They saw the big truck and were very excited. Tim's dad let them sit in the truck and pretend to drive. They had a great day playing with the truck and their toy cars. They were very happy that they got to play together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim was a regular boy who loved to play with his toys. Every day, he would play with his toys and have a fun time. + +One day, while Tim was playing, his little sister, Sue, came into the room. Sue wanted to play with Tim's toys too. But Tim did not want to share his toys. He did not mind playing with Sue, but he did not want her to touch his toys. This made Sue sad, and she started to cry. + +Tim's mom heard the crying and came into the room. She asked Tim to be kind and share his toys with Sue. Tim thought for a moment and decided to share his toys. From that time on, Tim and Sue played together every day, and they both had a happy time. +One day, a big dog named Max saw a thick board. Max thought it would be fun to play with the board. So, he decided to take the board to the park. He carried the board in his mouth and walked to the park. Max was so happy and wagged his tail. + +At the park, Max saw a big hill. He had an idea. Max put the thick board on the hill and sat on it. He was excited and barked loudly. He wanted to slide down the hill on the board. Max knew it would be fun. + +Max slid down the hill very fast on the thick board. He was so happy and laughed. At the bottom of the hill, Max saw a big mud puddle. Max and the board went right into the mud puddle. Max was all dirty, but he had so much fun. He decided to do it again and again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside. One day, he heard a sound. It was a loud sound. Spot did not recognize the sound. + +Spot was careful as he walked to find the sound. He saw a big box. The sound came from the box. Spot was curious. He wanted to know what was inside the box. + +Spot opened the box. Inside, he found a small bird. The bird was making the sound. Spot and the bird became friends. They played together every day. Spot was happy he found the sound and made a new friend. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the museum with his mom. He was very alert and excited to see all the things inside. There were big dinosaurs, pretty paintings, and lots of other fun things to look at. + +While they were walking, Tim saw a group of kids playing a game. They asked Tim if he wanted to join them. Tim said yes, and they all played together. They laughed and had so much fun. + +After playing, Tim and his mom went home. Tim told his dad all about the museum and the new friends he made. He was happy he joined the game and made new friends. Tim couldn't wait to go back to the museum and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog named Max. Max liked to run and play in the big park near his house. One day, Max saw a pretty gate that he had never seen before. The gate was big and red. Max wanted to see what was behind the gate. + +Max walked up to the gate and it opened by itself. Behind the gate, Max saw a big cat wearing a bow. The cat was nice and said, "Hello, Max! My name is Luna. Do you want to play with me?" Max was happy and said, "Yes, I want to play!" + +Max and Luna played all day behind the big red gate. They played with a ball and chased each other. Max was very brave and even tried to jump over the gate. At the end of the day, Max and Luna said goodbye. Max went home and told his family all about his brave adventure and his new friend Luna. +One day, a little bird flew to a wild forest. The bird loved to whistle happy songs. In the forest, the bird met a little squirrel. They became good friends and played together. + +The squirrel showed the bird a shiny diamond. The diamond was in the forest, near a big tree. The bird and squirrel liked the diamond because it was pretty and sparkled in the sun. + +Together, they took the diamond and put it in a safe place. The bird whistled a happy song and the squirrel danced. They were very happy to have found the shiny diamond in the wild forest. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer. The reindeer lived in a place where it was cold and harsh. The reindeer had many friends who lived with him. + +One day, the reindeer and his friends decided to walk. They walked and walked, looking for a warm place to play. They saw big trees and pretty flowers on their walk. + +Finally, they found a nice place to play. They played all day and had lots of fun. When the sun went down, they walked back home. The reindeer and his friends were happy they went on their walk. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Tom. Tom had a best friend named Max, who was a little mouse. They loved to play together all day long. + +One day, Max found a big eraser. Max said, "Tom, I dare you to jump over this eraser!" Tom looked at the eraser and said, "I can do it!" So, Tom tried to jump over the eraser, but he was too chubby and fell on it. + +Tom was sad because he couldn't jump over the eraser. Max tried to help Tom feel better, but Tom was still sad. They didn't play for the rest of the day, and the eraser stayed on the floor. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly cat named Tom. Tom loved to help others. One day, he went to a small eat place. He saw a menu on the wall. The menu had many yummy things to eat. Tom wanted to eat them all. + +A little girl named Sue came into the eat place. Sue wore a pretty dress. But, her shoe lace was not tied. Tom saw this and knew Sue could fall. Tom said, "Sue, let me help you tie your shoe lace." Sue smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom!" + +Tom tied Sue's shoe lace. Sue did not fall. Sue and Tom ate yummy food from the menu. They became good friends. The people in the eat place saw this and learned to help others too. And they all lived happily and helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Hoppy. Hoppy lived near a big pond with many other frogs. They all loved to play and have fun. + +One day, Hoppy and his friends were playing a game. They took turns to slap the water with their webbed feet. Each slap made a big splash, and they all laughed. + +When it was time to go home, Hoppy looked for the exit to the pond. He found it and said goodbye to his friends. Hoppy hopped all the way home, excited to tell his family about his fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat. The cat loved to close doors. One day, the cat heard music. The music came from a big box. The cat was very happy. + +The cat went to the big box. The cat wanted to see what was inside. The cat opened the box. Inside the box, there was a small bird. The bird was singing. The cat liked the bird's music. + +The cat wanted to keep the bird. So, the cat closed the box. The cat did not know that the bird needed air. The bird stopped singing. The cat was sad. The cat should have let the bird go. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Remy. Remy lived in a big forest with many trees. He had many friends, but he felt different. Remy had a special skill: he could whistle! + +One hot day, Remy and his friends played near a big river. They were thirsty because of the hot sun. Remy had an idea. He used his whistle to call a big bird. The big bird came and helped Remy and his friends. + +The big bird took Remy and his friends to a cool place with shade and water. They drank the cold water and felt happy. Remy's friends thanked him for using his whistle. They all played and had fun in their new, cool spot. And Remy felt proud of his special skill. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, they were playing a game where they had to answer questions. + +Lily's friend, Tom, asked her a question. Lily didn't know the answer. She felt a little ashamed because she thought her friends would laugh at her. But she tried her best to answer the question. + +Her friends did not laugh. They just smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. Let's keep playing!" Lily felt happy and not ashamed anymore. They all played and answered more questions together. And they had a great time at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a new crane in town. The crane was big and tall. It loved to move things up and down. + +One sunny day, the crane met a little bird. The bird said, "Hi, crane! Can you help me move my nest to a higher tree?" The crane smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you!" + +The crane moved the bird's nest very high up in the tree. The bird was so happy. "Thank you, crane!" said the bird. The crane felt good helping its new friend. They played and laughed together all day long. And from that day on, the crane and the little bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a boy with a big nose. He was very generous and liked to help others. One day, he saw a girl trying to complete a puzzle. The girl was sad because she could not finish it. + +The boy with the big nose came to help the girl. They worked together to complete the puzzle. The girl was happy and thanked the boy for his help. She said, "Thank you for being so generous and helping me!" + +From that day on, the boy with the big nose and the girl became good friends. They always helped each other and shared their toys. Everyone in the small house was happy because they learned to be generous like the boy with the big nose. +Once upon a time, there was a big, graceful cat named Lucy. Lucy liked to gaze at the sky and dream about flying like a bird. She lived in a small house with a nice family. They loved Lucy very much. But Lucy wanted to see the world outside. + +One sunny day, Lucy saw the door was open. She thought it was a great chance to explore. She walked out of the house and went down the street. Lucy saw many new things, like cars and trees. But she didn't know how to go back home. + +As Lucy was walking, she saw a cop. The cop was tall and had a big hat. The cop knew Lucy's family and knew she was lost. He picked up Lucy and took her back home. When Lucy saw her family, she was very happy. She learned that home was the best place to be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, ugly toy named Mr. Grump. Mr. Grump had a big mouth that was always open. Lily loved to play with Mr. Grump every day. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to come inside for lunch. Lily brought Mr. Grump with her. They sat down and Lily's mommy gave them both food. Lily tried to put food in Mr. Grump's big mouth, but it fell out. Lily laughed and laughed. + +After lunch, Lily and Mr. Grump went back outside to play. They played all day long. Even though Mr. Grump was ugly and had a big mouth, he was Lily's best friend. They were always happy when they were together. +One day, a big dog named Max had a serious job to do. He had to sort all the toys in the playroom. Max had a very big nose that he used to smell the toys. He could tell which toy was which just by sniffing them. + +Max started sorting the toys into different piles. He put all the balls in one pile, all the dolls in another pile, and all the cars in a third pile. His big nose was very helpful. + +As Max was sorting, a little girl named Lily came into the playroom. She saw Max and said, "Hi Max! What are you doing?" Max looked at her and said, "I am sorting toys with my big nose. It is a serious job." Lily smiled and said, "I can help you, Max!" So, Lily and Max sorted the toys together, and they had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a calm little town, there was a happy bird named Blue. Blue loved to sing every day. She would sing to the sun, the clouds, and the trees. Blue's songs made everyone feel good. + +One day, while Blue was singing, she saw a big step. She wanted to go up the step and sing from there. So, Blue hopped and hopped until she was on top of the step. Now, she could see the whole town. + +Blue sang her song from the step. The people in the town heard her and smiled. They clapped for Blue and her beautiful song. Blue felt so happy that she sang even louder. The town was filled with joy and calm, all thanks to Blue's singing. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a dog named Max. Max was a deaf dog, which means he could not hear. Max had a friend, a little girl named Lily. They liked to play together every day. Lily would throw a ball, and Max would run to get it. + +One day, Lily had a task for Max. She wanted Max to learn a new trick. She tried to teach Max to bite a toy. She would show Max the toy, and then say "bite." But Max could not hear her. Lily did not give up, she wanted to find a way to help Max learn. + +Lily had an idea. She would show Max how to bite the toy by doing it herself. She picked up the toy and pretended to bite it. Max watched and soon understood. He took the toy in his mouth and bit it. Lily clapped and hugged Max. They were both very happy. From that day on, Max knew how to bite the toy, and they had even more fun playing together. +Once upon a time, a little caterpillar named Inch lived in a smooth green leaf. Inch loved to stretch and wiggle on the leaf all day long. The sun was warm and the leaf was soft, so Inch was very happy. + +One day, Inch saw a big, smooth rock nearby. Inch wanted to stretch on the rock, too. So, Inch crawled and crawled until he reached the rock. When he got there, he stretched out and felt the warm, smooth rock under him. + +Inch loved his new spot on the smooth rock. He stretched and wiggled there every day, enjoying the warm sun. Inch was happy to have two places to stretch and play. And that is how Inch the caterpillar found a new home on the smooth rock. +One day, a sweet cat named Kitty found a ball of yarn. Kitty loved to play with yarn. She wanted to open a box to find more yarn. + +Kitty looked for the box. She found it under the bed. She used her paws to open the box. Inside, she saw many colors of yarn. There was red, blue, and yellow yarn. + +Kitty played with the yarn all day. She rolled in it and made a big mess. But she was very happy. When her owner came home, they laughed and cleaned up the yarn together. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to her bedroom to play. She saw a small, distant star out of her window. Mia was very happy and wanted to tell her mom. + +"Mommy, look! A little star is outside my window!" Mia said. Her mom came to see and smiled. "Yes, Mia. That star is very far away and looks so pretty." + +Just then, Mia felt a little tremble under her feet. She was scared and hugged her mom tight. "Mommy, what was that?" she asked. Her mom hugged her back and said, "Don't worry, Mia. It was just a little shake from the ground." + +Mia felt better and went back to look at the distant star. She felt safe with her mom in her bedroom. Together, they watched the star twinkle and felt happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tom and his big dog, Max. They loved to play outside in the winter. The snow was white and cold, and they had so much fun. + +One day, Tom said, "Max, let's celebrate winter with a wild snowball fight!" Max barked happily and wagged his tail. They ran outside and started to play. Tom threw snowballs at Max, and Max tried to catch them with his mouth. + +After a while, they stopped to rest. Tom made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. Max helped by finding sticks for the snowman's arms. They laughed and played until the sun went down. When they went inside, they were tired but happy. They had a great winter day. +Once upon a time, in a perfect little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while they were playing, a big dog came near them. The dog looked angry, and the kids felt scared. + +Tim's friend, Sue, said, "What do we do? The dog is a threat!" Tim didn't know what to do, so he just shrugged. Then, he had an idea. He picked up a ball that was on the ground and threw it far away. + +The dog saw the ball and ran after it. The kids were happy and relieved. They continued to play and had a great day. And from that day on, they always had a ball with them, just in case. +Once upon a time, there was a blueberry. This blueberry was not big, but it was very thin. It lived in a big forest with many other blueberries. The thin blueberry had many friends, and they all played together. + +One day, a big bear came to the forest. The bear was hungry and wanted something to eat. The thin blueberry wanted to help supply food for the bear. So, the blueberry and its friends made a plan. + +They went to find more blueberries for the bear. The thin blueberry led the way, and soon they had a big pile of blueberries. The bear was very happy and ate them all up. From that day on, the bear and the blueberries were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a gray yacht. The gray yacht was very big and pretty. It lived in the water near a small town. + +One day, a little boy named Tim saw the gray yacht. He wanted to own the yacht. Tim asked his mom if he could own the gray yacht. His mom said, "You can't own everything you want, Tim. You need to learn to be happy with what you have." + +Tim was sad, but he listened to his mom. He played with his toys and had fun with his friends. He learned that he did not need to own the gray yacht to be happy. He could enjoy looking at it and playing near the water. + +The moral of the story is that you don't need to own everything you want to be happy. It's important to be grateful for what you have and enjoy the simple things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little frame with a picture of her family inside. One day, she noticed that the frame was dirty and needed to be cleaned. So, she asked her mommy for a cloth to polish the frame. + +Her mommy gave her a soft cloth and showed her how to polish the frame. Lily rubbed the frame gently until it was shiny and clean. She was so proud of herself for doing a good job. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her little frame clean and shiny all the time. She loved looking at the picture of her family and the little frame made her feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. It was very tall and had many floors. One day, some people came to test the building. They wanted to see if it was strong and safe. They checked everything and said it was helpful. + +But then, something bad happened. The building started to shake and crumble. The people tried to run, but they couldn't get out in time. The building fell down and everyone got hurt. It was very sad. + +From that day on, people knew that testing buildings was very important. They wanted to make sure that no one else would get hurt. They learned that even if something seems helpful, it's important to test it to make sure it's safe. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Jack was playing in his room. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was coming from the ceiling. Jack looked up and saw a big hole in the ceiling. He called out, "Mommy, the ceiling is broken!" + +His mommy came running into the room and saw the hole. She said, "Don't worry Jack, I'll take care of it." She was very helpful and fixed the ceiling with some tools. Jack was happy that his mommy fixed the ceiling and said, "Thank you mommy, you are so helpful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls, especially her favorite one named Sarah. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new dress for Sarah to wear. + +Lily was very excited and wanted to put the dress on Sarah right away. But when she tried to button up the back, she realized that the button was fake! Lily was very sad and asked her mom why the button wasn't real. + +Her mom explained that sometimes clothes have fake buttons just for decoration. Lily didn't really understand, but she still thought Sarah looked pretty in her new dress. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made some cookies for a special treat. Lily couldn't wait to taste them! She asked her mom if she could have one, and her mom said yes. Lily took a big bite and smiled. The cookies tasted delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her dog, Max. One day, they went for a walk and Lily brought her flag with her. It was a pretty flag with lots of colors. + +While they were walking, Lily got distracted by a butterfly and accidentally dropped her flag. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was very sad because she loved her flag so much. + +Max, who was a very obedient dog, saw how sad Lily was and started to search for the flag too. After a few minutes, Max found the flag and brought it back to Lily. She was so happy and gave Max a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to hold onto her flag tightly so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, a little bird named Blue wanted to fly high in the sky. Blue flapped its wings and took off into the air. It felt free and happy as it soared through the clouds. Suddenly, Blue heard a loud sound. It was a plane flying above. Blue was scared and flew back to its nest. + +Blue's friend, Red, saw what happened and flew over to check on Blue. "Are you okay?" Red asked politely. "I heard a loud sound too." Blue explained what happened and Red comforted Blue, saying that it was just a plane and nothing to be afraid of. + +Feeling better, Blue and Red decided to fly together. They soared through the sky, enjoying the feeling of the wind on their feathers. Blue was grateful for Red's polite company and felt happy to have a friend to fly with. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Bluey. Bluey loved to fly around and explore new places. One day, Bluey saw a big chimney and wanted to fly inside. Bluey asked a little girl, "Can I go inside the chimney?" The little girl said, "No, it's not safe. Only grown-ups can go inside." + +Bluey was sad but understood that it wasn't safe. Suddenly, a grown-up man came and said, "I permit you to go inside the chimney, little bird." Bluey was so happy and flew inside the chimney. It was dark and dusty, but Bluey didn't mind. Bluey explored the inside of the chimney and found a cozy spot to rest. + +After a while, Bluey flew out of the chimney and said, "Thank you for permitting me to go inside the chimney. It was so much fun!" The grown-up man smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bird. Just be careful next time." Bluey flew away, feeling happy and grateful for the adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a strong lion who lived in the jungle. He was very big and had sharp teeth. He was the king of the jungle and everyone respected him. One day, a hunter came into the jungle and saw the lion. The hunter wanted to remove the lion from the jungle because he wanted to hunt other animals. + +The hunter made a plan to catch the lion. He put a trap in the jungle and waited for the lion to come. The lion saw the trap but he didn't know what it was. He stepped on it and got caught. The hunter came and took the lion away. + +The other animals in the jungle were sad because their king was gone. They didn't know what to do. They decided to make a law that said no one could hunt in the jungle. But it was too late for the lion. He was gone forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink cocoa every day. One day, Lily was very eager to have her cocoa, but her mom said she couldn't have any until she finished her vegetables. + +Lily didn't like vegetables, so she started to yell at her mom. "I want cocoa now!" she screamed. But her mom told her to calm down and eat her vegetables first. + +Lily finally finished her vegetables and her mom gave her a cup of cocoa. She was so happy and took a big sip, but it was too hot and she burned her tongue. She cried and cried, and her mom had to take her to the hospital. From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and never yelled at her mom again. +Once upon a time, there was a huge bear named Brownie. Brownie lived in a big forest with many trees and animals. One day, Brownie was walking in the forest when he saw a little bunny. + +Brownie asked the bunny a question, "What are you doing here?" The bunny replied, "I'm looking for some carrots to eat." Brownie demanded that the bunny leave the forest because he was afraid the bunny would eat all the carrots. + +The bunny was sad and didn't know where to go. But then, a kind deer saw what happened and offered to help the bunny find a new home. The bunny was happy again and thanked the deer for answering Brownie's question and helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal for breakfast every day. One morning, Timmy woke up and realized he didn't have any cereal left. He asked his mom to help him search for more cereal in the kitchen. + +His mom helped him look for cereal, but they couldn't find any. Timmy was sad because he wanted cereal for breakfast. His mom told him not to worry and that they would go to the store to buy more cereal. + +They got in the car and drove fast to the store. When they arrived, Timmy was so excited to see all the different kinds of cereal. He picked out his favorite kind and they bought it. Timmy was happy again because he had his cereal and he could eat it for breakfast. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very sleepy and wanted to go to bed, but he couldn't because the light in his room was too bright. He tried to close his eyes, but it didn't work. + +Teddy's mom came into the room and saw that he was still awake. "Teddy, why aren't you sleeping?" she asked. + +"I can't," Teddy replied. "The light is too bright." + +His mom looked at the light and saw that it was too strong. "I'll fix it for you," she said. + +She turned off the light and Teddy was finally able to fall asleep. The next night, Teddy reminded his mom to start with a dim light so he wouldn't have trouble sleeping again. From that day on, Teddy slept soundly every night. +Once upon a time, there was a clever chicken named Chuck. Chuck liked to play in the yard and peck at the ground for food. One day, Chuck had an idea to design a special nest for his eggs. He gathered some sticks and grass and made a cozy nest for his eggs to hatch. + +As the days went by, Chuck watched as his eggs grew and grew. Finally, they hatched into cute little chicks. Chuck was so happy and proud of his clever design. He knew his chicks would be safe and warm in their new home. + +From that day on, Chuck spent his time taking care of his chicks and teaching them how to be clever just like him. They would play together in the yard and peck at the ground for food, just like Chuck had done when he was a little chick. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy put on a pretty apron and asked Lily to help her make cookies. Lily was so excited! She put on her own little apron and started to mix the dough. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside. It was a scary thunderstorm! Lily felt scared and wanted to hide. But her mommy told her not to worry, and they continued to make the cookies. As they put the cookies in the oven, Lily saw a big bow on the counter. She asked her mommy if she could wear it, and her mommy said yes. Lily felt so happy with the pretty bow in her hair. + +After the storm passed, they took the cookies out of the oven and let them cool. Lily and her mommy sat down to enjoy their delicious treat. Lily was so proud of herself for helping her mommy, and she couldn't wait to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she always had to carry them around with her. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip, and she needed to pack her things. Lily was excited to pack her toys, but they were too heavy for her to carry. + +Lily's mom helped her pack and they went on their trip. When they arrived at their destination, Lily realized she needed to use the bathroom. Luckily, there was one available nearby. As she walked into the bathroom, she saw a sign that said "Please do not flush toys down the toilet". Lily didn't understand why someone would do that, but she remembered her toys and promised herself she wouldn't do it. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the beach. Lily was having so much fun playing in the sand, but she accidentally dropped her favorite toy. She was sad, but her mom reminded her of the sign in the bathroom. Lily realized that if she had flushed her toy down the toilet, she would never have been able to play with it again. From that day on, Lily always made sure to carry her toys with her and never forget about the bathroom sign. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Grandma. She loved to play in the snow. One day, she went outside to build a snowman. She asked her granddaughter, Lily, to help her tie the scarf around the snowman's neck. + +Lily said, "I can help you, Grandma!" She picked up the scarf and tried to tie it, but it was too big. "It's too long, Grandma. I can't tie it." + +Grandma smiled and said, "Let me show you how." She took the scarf and tied it neatly around the snowman's neck. "See, it's easy when you know how to tie." + +Lily was so happy that she learned how to tie a scarf. They both laughed and played in the snow together. From that day on, Lily always helped Grandma tie the scarf around the snowman's neck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw her mommy working hard in the garden. "Mommy, what are you doing?" Lily asked. "I'm planting seeds so we can have yummy vegetables to eat," her mommy replied. + +Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she grabbed a strip of paper and wrote "I love you, Mommy" on it. She ran over to her mommy and gave her the strip. "Oh, Lily, that's so sweet! I love you too," her mommy said. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work. He had a successful day at his job. "Daddy, what does successful mean?" Lily asked. "It means I did a good job at work today," her daddy explained. "Oh, that's great! I love when you have successful days," Lily said. + +The family sat down for dinner and enjoyed the vegetables from the garden. Lily felt happy knowing she helped her mommy and that her daddy had a successful day. +Once upon a time, there was a crane. The crane was mighty and strong. He could lift heavy things with his long neck. + +One day, the crane saw a little bird. The bird was sad and frowning. The crane asked the bird why he was sad. The bird said, "I lost my nest and my family." + +The crane felt sorry for the little bird. He used his long neck to lift the bird up and took him to a new home. The bird was happy again and thanked the crane. + +The moral of the story is to always help others in need, even if it's just a little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. Max loved to explore and play, but he was always too scared to leave his little hole. + +One day, Max heard a noise that made him eager to go outside. He peeked out of his hole and saw a big piece of cheese on the other side of the room. Max knew he had to grow his courage if he wanted to get to the cheese. + +Max decided to explore the house and find a way to the cheese. He went through a maze of rooms and hallways until he finally found the cheese. Max was so happy and proud of himself for being brave and exploring the big house. From that day on, Max was no longer scared to leave his hole and he grew to be a brave little mouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog named Spot. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help with dinner. Lily was happy to help and put on her apron. + +Lily's mommy gave her a big knife to cut some vegetables. Lily was careful and cut them into small pieces. She felt proud of herself for being a big helper. + +After dinner, Lily wanted to call her grandma to tell her about her day. She asked her mommy if she could use the phone. Her mommy said yes and Lily dialed the number. When her grandma answered, Lily told her all about cutting the vegetables and being a big helper. Her grandma was happy to hear from her and told her she was a good girl. + +Lily's mommy was happy too and told her she wasn't being bossy when she asked for help. Lily smiled and felt happy knowing she was a good helper to her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to visit the farm. She would always go to see the horses and pet them. One day, she saw a big horse that was very scared of the dark. Lily wanted to help the horse feel better. + +Lily had an idea. She went to the store and bought a light that was very bright. She brought the light to the horse and turned it on. The horse was scared at first, but then it saw the light and felt better. + +Lily was happy that she could help the horse. She encouraged the horse to be brave and not be scared of the dark anymore. From that day on, the horse was not afraid of the dark and Lily would always bring the light to keep the horse feeling safe. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Max. Max loved to play and run in the park with his friends. One day, Max met a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her toy. Max asked Lily what her toy looked like, and Lily described it to him. Max said, "I will help you find it!" + +Max used his nose to sniff out the toy. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. Lily was getting tired and wanted to go home. Max said, "Don't worry, I will lay down here with you and we can rest and enjoy the view." They laid down together and looked up at the beautiful sky. Max was so compassionate towards Lily, he didn't want her to be sad anymore. Suddenly, Max saw something shiny in the grass. It was Lily's toy! Max picked it up with his mouth and gave it to Lily. Lily was so happy and hugged Max. She said, "Thank you, Max! You are my hero!" Max wagged his tail happily and they continued to play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to her grandma's house to visit her. Her grandma had a bottle of red wine on the table. "Can I open it?" asked Lily. "No, you're too little," said her grandma. + +Lily was sad, but then her grandma said, "But I have something even better for you. I made some delicious cookies!" Lily's eyes lit up with excitement. "Can I have one?" she asked. "Of course!" said her grandma, as she opened the cookie jar. + +Lily took a bite of the cookie and smiled. "This is so yummy!" she said. "I like it more than wine." Her grandma laughed and said, "Yes, cookies are much better for little girls like you." From then on, Lily always asked for cookies instead of wine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, they decided to go on an adventurous trip to find some rice for dinner. + +As they were walking through the forest, they saw a little birdie stuck in a tree. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "We have to save the birdie!" Mr. Snuggles agreed, and they quickly climbed the tree to rescue the birdie. + +After they saved the birdie, they continued on their adventure. They walked and walked until they finally found a big bag of rice. "Yay!" shouted Lily. "We found the rice for dinner!" + +As they were walking back home, Lily and Mr. Snuggles talked about their adventurous day. "I'm so glad we saved the birdie," said Lily. "Me too," said Mr. Snuggles. "And now we have rice for dinner! What a great day!" +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very honest and kind. She loved to play with her friends and go on adventures. + +One day, Ellie went for a walk in the forest. She saw a little boy who needed help tying his shoes. Ellie offered to help and tied the boy's shoes for him. The boy was very happy and thanked Ellie. + +As Ellie continued her walk, she heard a voice calling out to her. It was a sneaky fox who wanted to trick Ellie. The fox said, "Ellie, I heard you are the most honest elephant in the forest. I have a treasure for you, but you must follow me to find it." + +Ellie followed the fox, but soon realized it was a trick. The fox had tied Ellie up with a rope and stolen her treasure. Ellie was very sad and wished she had been more careful. From that day on, Ellie knew that not everyone is honest and kind like her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved fairies and always dreamed of meeting one. One day, while playing in the park, she found a shiny rock. It was dirty, so she decided to polish it with her shirt. Suddenly, a nice fairy appeared! The fairy thanked her for cleaning the rock and granted her three wishes. Lily was so happy and asked for a puppy, a new dress, and a big ice cream cone. The fairy granted her wishes and disappeared. Lily was so grateful and promised to always be nice to others. From that day on, Lily always remembered the kind fairy and kept the shiny rock as a reminder of her magical encounter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a colorful dress and loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park and found a shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she was playing on the swings, a boy named Jack came up to her. "Hi Lily, what are you doing?" he asked. "I found a penny, see?" Lily replied, taking the penny out of her pocket. "Wow, that's cool! What number is on it?" Jack asked. "I don't know, let's look!" Lily replied excitedly. + +They both looked at the penny and saw the number one on it. "One is my favorite number!" Jack exclaimed. "Mine too!" Lily replied. They both smiled and continued to play together, enjoying the colorful flowers and the bright sun in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's mommy got him a new bathtub to take a bath in. Timmy loved his new bathtub because it was big and shiny. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his rubber duck in the bathtub when he accidentally slapped the water too hard. Water splashed everywhere and Timmy got wet. He laughed and splashed some more. + +After he finished playing, Timmy's mommy helped him get out of the bathtub and dried him off with a soft towel. Timmy was happy because he had so much fun in his new bathtub. From that day on, Timmy made sure to be careful when he played in the bathtub so he wouldn't get too wet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her backyard. One day, her mom suggested they clean up the backyard together. Lily thought it was a good idea because it was very dirty. They worked hard and picked up all the toys and leaves. After they finished, Lily was happy because now she had a clean backyard to play in. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her backyard clean so she could play without any dirt. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy found a shiny iron on the ground. It was very heavy and he couldn't carry it by himself. + +Timmy's friend, Lily, saw him struggling and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I found this iron, but it's too heavy for me to carry," Timmy replied. + +Lily smiled and said, "I'll help you carry it. It looks very charming." + +Timmy and Lily carried the iron to Timmy's house. When they got there, Timmy's mom saw the iron and realized it was hers. She had been looking for it everywhere! She thanked Timmy and Lily for bringing it back to her. + +From that day on, Timmy and Lily realized that they made a great team and had fun playing together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bull who lived in a field. He was very small and not very tall. But he wanted to become tall so he could see over the tall grass. + +One day, the little bull started to eat a lot of grass. He ate and ate until he became big and strong. He was so big that he could see over the tall grass. He was very happy that he had become tall. + +Now, the little bull could see all the other animals in the field. He saw the cows, the sheep, and the horses. They all looked very small compared to him. The little bull was proud that he had become so tall. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Sammy. Sammy loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind on his feathers. One day, he decided to soar over the city. As he flew, he saw tall buildings and lots of people walking around. But something was different today. The city was quiet. No cars honking or people shouting. It was peaceful. Sammy felt happy to see the city like this. He flew back to his nest feeling content. From that day on, Sammy made it a point to soar over the city every day, hoping to see it quiet again. +Once upon a time, there was a big frog who lived in a pond. He liked to jump and swim all day long. One day, he saw a pretty lily growing near the edge of the pond. The frog thought it was an impressive flower and wanted to take a bite. + +But as he got closer, a sneaky snake appeared and bit the frog. The frog felt very sick and weak. He tried to jump away, but he couldn't. The snake came closer and bit him again. The frog's eyes closed and he fell asleep forever. + +The lily watched sadly as the frog passed away. She wished she could have warned him about the snake, but she was just a flower and couldn't move or talk. From that day on, the lily always remembered the frog and how he had tried to bite her. +Once upon a time, there was a big green tank. The tank was very strong and could move very fast. One day, the tank accidentally crashed into a house and broke it. The people who lived in the house were very sad and angry. + +But then, the tank said sorry and asked for forgiveness. The people were still upset, but they decided to forgive the tank because it said sorry. They worked together to fix the broken house and the tank helped too. + +After that day, the tank and the people became friends. They would play together and have fun. The tank learned that it's important to be careful and say sorry when you make a mistake. And the people learned that it's important to forgive and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her mommy and daddy very much. They would always give her hugs and kisses, which made her feel happy inside. + +One day, Lily was playing with her favorite teddy bear. She noticed that the bear was very dirty and needed a bath. So, she took a cloth and began to rub the bear's fur. She wanted her teddy bear to be clean and smell nice. + +Suddenly, her nosy little puppy came running over to see what she was doing. Lily giggled and hugged her puppy. She loved her puppy too, even though he was always so curious. After a while, Lily finished cleaning her teddy bear and put him back on her bed. She felt proud of herself for taking care of her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating cereal for breakfast every day. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we have something different for breakfast today?" + +Mommy replied, "Sure, what do you want to eat?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I plan to have pancakes with syrup and butter!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea. Let's make some pancakes." + +As they were making pancakes, Lily asked, "Mommy, are we wealthy?" + +Mommy replied, "No, we're not wealthy, but we have everything we need and we're happy together." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's all that matters!" and they enjoyed their delicious pancakes together. +Once upon a time, there was a big ball. The ball was red and round. It liked to roll around the yard. One day, the ball rolled away into the forest. The animals saw the ball and thought it was a wild thing. They ran away and told everyone the news. But then they saw the ball rolling around and realized it was just a toy. They all played with the ball together and had fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy fox. He liked to play in the woods and chase butterflies. One day, he saw a hunter with a gun. The hunter wanted to shoot the fox, but the fox ran away. The fox was scared and sad. He didn't want to be shot. + +But then, the fox heard some cheerful birds singing. The birds made the fox feel better. He decided to hide in a bush and wait until the hunter went away. When the hunter was gone, the fox came out of the bush and ran back to his home in the woods. From then on, the fox was more careful and always made sure to stay away from hunters. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily asked her mother, "Can we create something together?" Her mother smiled and said, "Of course, my love. What do you want to create?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to create a healthy garden with lots of flowers and vegetables." Her mother was happy to hear that and they went outside to start their project. + +Lily and her mother worked hard to plant the flowers and vegetables. They watered them every day and watched them grow. One day, Lily's mother said, "Look at our garden, Lily. It's so healthy and beautiful." + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm so happy we created this together, mother." Her mother hugged her and said, "Me too, my dear. Me too." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks, but one day he accidentally broke his favorite model truck. It was very delicate and he was very sad. + +Timmy's dad saw how sad he was and wanted to make him happy again. So, he took the broken truck and went to the toy store. He asked the nice lady at the store if she could restore the truck for Timmy. + +The lady was very kind and said she could fix the truck. She took the delicate model truck and worked on it for a few days. When she was done, she gave it back to Timmy's dad. Timmy was so happy to see his favorite truck restored to its former glory. He played with it all day long and was very grateful to his dad and the nice lady at the toy store. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a pretty necklace in the grass. It was shiny and had sparkly jewels on it. Lily put it on and felt very fancy. + +As she was walking, she saw some big rocks in her way. She had to be careful and step over them. She didn't want to trip and fall. Lily made it safely to the other side and continued on her adventure. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her for lunch. Lily ran back home, still wearing her new jewelry. Her mom saw it and said, "Oh Lily, that's a very clear and beautiful necklace. Where did you find it?" Lily smiled and told her mom all about her adventure in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a birdcage. It was her favorite thing in the world. She loved to watch the birdies fly around inside. One day, Lily decided to swing on her swing in the backyard. She took her birdcage with her. + +As she swung back and forth, she noticed something strange. The birdcage was swinging too! She thought it was very original and laughed with joy. The birdies didn't seem to mind the swinging at all. They just kept on chirping and singing their happy tunes. + +Lily swung higher and higher, and the birdcage swung with her. She felt like she was flying, just like the birdies in the cage. It was the best day ever. From that day on, Lily always brought her birdcage with her when she went swinging. She loved the way it swung and made her feel like she was soaring through the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet fish named Goldie. One day, Goldie got very sick and Timmy knew he had to do something. He went to the pet store to find medicine for Goldie. The store owner told Timmy that the medicine was too expensive and he couldn't afford it. Timmy was sad because he didn't want Goldie to die. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He remembered that his dad had buried his old watch in the backyard. Maybe he could find it and sell it for money to buy the medicine. Timmy went outside and dug in the dirt until he found the watch. He took it to the store and the owner gave him enough money to buy the medicine. + +Timmy was so happy that he could save Goldie. He ran home and gave Goldie the medicine. Goldie got better and Timmy was so relieved. He buried the old watch back in the dirt and went to bed, dreaming of his happy fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a best friend named Max. One day, Lily and Max were playing in the park when they saw two boys fighting. + +Lily asked Max, "Why are they fighting?" + +Max replied, "I don't know. Let's go ask them." + +When they got closer, Lily said, "Stop fighting! It's not nice." + +The boys stopped and one of them said, "We were fighting because he didn't teach me how to play." + +Lily said, "It's okay. I can teach you both how to play together." + +After that, they all played together and had fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily felt dizzy from all the running around. Max said, "Let's go home and rest." + +Lily nodded and they went home together, happy that they made new friends and stopped a fight. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee. The bee lived in a hive with lots of other bees. The hive was a cozy home for the bees. One day, the little bee went out to collect nectar from flowers. When the bee came back to the hive, it laid the nectar in the honeycomb. The other bees were happy to see the new nectar. The little bee felt charming because it had helped the hive. From that day on, the little bee continued to lay nectar in the hive every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cute puppy named Spot. Spot was very adorable and Timmy loved him very much. One day, Timmy and Spot went to the park to have lunch. Timmy brought a sandwich and Spot had some dog food. + +After lunch, Timmy and Spot played fetch with a ball. Spot was so good at catching the ball that Timmy buried it in the sand. Spot dug and dug until he found the ball. Timmy was so happy and gave Spot a big hug. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy and Spot went back home. Timmy's mom was happy to see them and gave Spot a treat. Timmy and Spot were tired from their fun day at the park and fell asleep together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her to follow her to the store. But Lily didn't want to go. She wanted to play with her friends. + +Lily's mom urged her to come with her, but Lily was being stubborn. She didn't want to leave the park. Suddenly, Lily's friend Sarah tripped and fell. Lily ran over to help her up, but she was too clumsy and fell too. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and ran over to help. She picked up both girls and they went to the store together. When they got back home, Lily's mom gave her a surprise. She had bought her a new toy to play with in the park. From then on, Lily always followed her mom's instructions and never forgot to help her friends when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to school and her teacher asked her a question. Lily didn't know the answer, and it made her feel embarrassed. + +Later that day, Lily saw her friend Emily wearing a shiny new bracelet. Lily felt envious and wished she had a bracelet too. But then she remembered that she had a pretty dress and felt happy again. + +At home, Lily asked her mom a question about why the sky is blue. Her mom explained it to her, and Lily felt proud that she learned something new. She went to bed feeling happy and content. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and they found a trail. "Look, Mommy! A trail!" Lily said. "Let's follow it!" So they did. + +As they walked, they saw a store. "Can we go inside, Mommy?" Lily asked. "Sure, let's see what they have." Inside, they found a helpful store clerk who showed them around. They bought some candy and continued on their walk. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a bear! They started to run, but Lily tripped and fell. Her mom tried to help her up, but the bear was too close. They had to climb a tree to stay safe. + +After a while, the bear went away. But Lily had hurt her leg and they couldn't walk back home. They were stuck in the forest. "What do we do now?" Lily asked. "I don't know, sweetie," her mom replied. They were scared and alone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to march around the pond with all his friends. They would quack and waddle together. One day, it started to rain and all the ducks got wet. Ducky didn't like being wet, he wanted to be dry like he was before. + +Ducky had an idea! He remembered his mama's radio and how it played music. He waddled over to his mama's nest and found the radio. Ducky turned it on and started to dance to the music. All his friends saw how much fun Ducky was having and joined in. They danced and danced until the rain stopped and the sun came out. + +Ducky was so happy that he found a way to stay dry and have fun with his friends. From that day on, whenever it rained, they would march and dance to the music on the radio. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jemma. She was very naughty, but her parents loved her very much. + +One day Jemma decided to go to camp. She jumped into her car with her family and they drove for a long time. + +When they arrived, she saw lots of playgrounds, tents and people. Everyone was having so much fun she forgot she was supposed to be good. She ran around and skipped through the camp. + +Jemma's parents knew she was being naughty, but still smiled at their daughter. They watched as she skipped and laughed, and in the end they knew she had had a great day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to unlock a tall door. She wanted to know what was on the other side, but the door seemed so big! She just needed something to unlock it. She ran and ran, searching for the key until she found something shiny on the ground. It was a zigzag shape! She thought it was so special, she just had to try it. + +The little girl put the zigzag key into the door. Suddenly, the door started to move and she gasped. She was so excited and she opened the door. But as she was peeking inside, she was frightened to see a dark and long hallway. She stepped back with fear. + +The hallway looked awfully creepy and the little girl began to run away. Suddenly, she heard noises and before she could run away, the door slammed shut with a loud bang. She had been trapped inside. + +The little girl had not realized that her search for a special key would make her life so dangerous. She had been so excited to unlock the door, but instead it only led her to a frightening ending. +Once upon a time there were two sisters. One of them was small and the other one was big. + +The big sister went to the grocery store to buy some food. When she came back, she was surprised to find that her small sister had made a big mess in the house. + +Big sister: "What happened?! The house is so messy! How did this happen?" + +Small sister: "I wanted to do something nice for you and make you happy, but now I feel so embarrassed!" + +Big sister: "It's OK, don't worry. I'm not mad. Let's both clean it up together!" + +So the two sisters worked together and managed to clean up the mess. In the end, they were laughing together and happy that everything was cleaned up in the end. +Once there was a young boy and he wanted to play. He saw a big button and he reached out to touch it. He pressed the button and it made a loud noise. He felt scared and guilty. + +Soon, the boy heard someone coming. He ran away and tried to hide. But it was too late! The person saw him and shouted at him. The boy tried to explain, but it was no use. The person said he was a bad boy. + +The boy felt very bad and guilty. He sat down and started to cry. He wished he had not pressed the button. But that night, he knew he had done something wrong and he was very sad. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Harry and Jo. Jo was always very nice, but Harry was not so nice. He would always yell at Jo and make fun of him. + +One day Harry started a fight with Jo, yelling and hitting him. His friends felt scared and confused and asked Harry to stop. But he didn't listen. + +Suddenly they heard a voice. "Let it be," it said. They looked around, but they couldn't see who it was. They stopped the fight and looked at each other. + +They realized that the voice was right. Fighting was not the answer. Apologizing and being nice to each other was the right way. So, Harry and Jo became friends again, and never fought again. + +The moral of the story is that fighting isn't the answer. Let it be. +John was playing in his room. He ran around until he was tired, and then he lay down on the floor. All of a sudden, John heard a noise coming from his mom's room. He slowly crept in and saw that his mom was looking for her bathrobe. She was looking high and low but couldn't find it. She started to get angry and said "I can't find it, I must have misplaced it!" John looked around and finally spotted it under the bed. He quickly picked it up and handed it to his mom. She smiled and said "thank you, I was starting to get worried I wouldn't find it." + +John's mom gave him a hug and said "I really missed you today." She put on her bathrobe and together they went to the kitchen to make dinner. John wanted to help by stirring the soup but he was too slow. His mom said "It's okay. Maybe next time." + +John smiled and said "I'll try harder next time." His mom said "I know you will. I miss having you in the kitchen with me." John's mom patted him on the head and they continued to make dinner. +Molly had a purple ball. She loved to play with it. She wanted to show it to her friend, but the door was closed. Molly was a bit dizzy. + +Molly knocked on the door. Her friend opened it. Molly said, "I want to show you my purple ball!" Her friend smiled and said, "That sounds great!" + +Molly's friend helped her throw the ball. They played together for a while. Then, Molly's friend said, "Let me lend you the ball so you can show it to your family!" Molly felt so happy. + +Molly ran home with the purple ball. She showed it to her family. They all cheered and clapped. Molly had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Max. He was three years old. + +One day, Max went outside. He was wearing his favorite blue shirt. He found a switch on the ground. He thought it was very funny so he started to play with it. + +"This switch is so cool!" said Max. He kept playing with the switch until suddenly it started to rain. + +Max shouted, "Oh no! I'm getting wet!". He ran for cover into a nearby cave but it was dark inside. He could not see his switch. + +Max searched and searched looking for the switch but he could not find it. He felt very stupid. + +After a while Max gave up and sadly he went home without his switch. Sadly he had learnt a lesson; don't ever be stupid and play with a switch! +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Fluffy the cat and Max the dog. One day, Fluffy wanted to watch an opera. Max thought it sounded too boring, so he said no. But Fluffy was determined and said, "Let's go to the opera, it will be interesting!" + +Max still didn't want to go, so he shook his head. But Fluffy was so excited to go, so she grabbed Max's paw and dragged him off to the theatre. + +When they got to the theatre, Fluffy was amazed. She loved the show, it was so interesting. But Max was not having fun. When Fluffy wasn't looking, he started to destroy the seats and the curtains. + +Fluffy quickly noticed what Max was doing and shouted, "Don't do that, Max! That's not nice!" Max was embarrassed and stopped. He apologised and said he was sorry. + +The moral of the story is to respect things that other people think are interesting. Just because something isn't interesting to you, doesn't mean you should try to destroy it. +John heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big rake in the sky. Mum said it was an expensive plane. The noise was so loud that John plugged his ears. He liked to watch the plane as it flew higher and higher in the sky. + +John decided that he wanted to have a rake of his own. He asked mum if he could have one and she said yes. John went out to get his very own rake. + +Mum brought an expensive rake for John. It was very shiny and had lots of cool things on it. John was very excited and thanked mum for the rake. He was so happy to have it. + +John ran out to the garden with his new rake. He started to rake around and make neat lines with it. John had so much fun raking that he stayed outside for hours! +Once, there was a clever girl. She was very helpful and wanted to help everyone. One day, she saw some police counting people. She wanted to help, so she asked what she could do. The police said, "You can help us count!" So the girl started counting with the police. Soon, everyone was safely counted. The girl was so pleased that she had been helpful. The police thanked her for her help. The girl was so proud of herself and everyone clapped for her. It was a special day she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very wise for her age. She was only three years old, but she already knew some important wisdom. + +One day, the girl's parents took her to a fancy restaurant. Her parents told her she had to sit at the table and be quiet. The girl was so excited, she started to bounce up and down in her chair. + +But the waiter walked over and said, "I'm sorry, I cannot let you sit here. You must be quiet or else you have to leave." The girl was a bit scared and looked to her parents for help. + +Her parents let out a deep sigh and said, "It's okay, you can stay here. We just want you to be comfortable and quiet while we enjoy our dinner." The girl nodded and changed chairs to one which was more comfortable. + +From that day on, the girl learned an important lesson: wisdom sometimes means knowing when to refuse. +Once upon a time, there was a little rock who wanted to explore the world. It started to roll down a big hill and the little rock laughed, feeling brave and curious. + +Suddenly, the little rock reached the a beach and saw the huge wave. It was so tall and strong, the little rock thought it would never be able to reach the other side. But the little rock was very persistent, so he kept on rolling closer and closer until it reached the base of the wave. + +And then, the wave started rocking the little rock gently up and down. The little rock was scared and excited all at once! The rock held on tight and soon the wave carried it to the other side of the beach. + +The little rock felt so proud of himself for being so persistent, and it continued its journey around the world. +Once upon a time there was a fish who lived in the sea. It was a smelly fish, but he liked to swim around and have fun. One day, he got too close to the sun. He began to feel really hot and the sun was so strong that he started to melt. He melts and melts until his body became small and round. Then he floated away with the waves. He was sad he had melted, but happy he could see so many different places. He swam and swam until one day he saw a castle by the shore. He swam toward it and found many other fishes who welcomed him. They made him feel better and from then on, he was happy forever. +Lilly was walking outside in the rain. She noticed a window with a small leak. She got close to see what was going on. Suddenly, a bug came out of the window. It was bright green and had wings. "What are you doing?" asked Lilly. The bug answered, "I'm looking for something to bite!" Lilly thought for a moment, then said, "Please don't bite me!" The bug flew away and Lilly continued walking in the wet rain. Suddenly, she saw another window with a bigger leak. She got close to it and realized it was a beehive. She heard buzzing and dozens of bees flew out. She was scared and ran away! The bees followed her until she was safely back inside her house. Lilly sighed with relief and decided to never go near wet windows again! +Once upon a time there was a pretty swamp. Many happy creatures lived in the swamp, and they were very happy. + +One day, something strange happened. Suddenly all the animals vanished in the blink of an eye. No one knew what happened, it was all such a surprise. + +The animals were gone and no one could help them. Everyone started to cry and feel very sad, because nothing could help them. + +Soon the pretty swamp was all alone. Nothing could be done and the animals had vanished forever. It was a terrible ending, and the animals were gone forever from the pretty swamp. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He went for a walk to a special park. + +When he arrived, he saw a big sign. It said 'Keep out' but Jack couldn't read. + +He wanted to explore the park and he saw a long slide. He went to have a look, but he slipped and fell. + +Jack started to cry but he heard a noise. He looked around and he saw two owls. The owls were amazing - they were so unique! + +The owls said to Jack that it was okay and they took him around to explore the park. He had a great time! + +When it was time to go home, the owls gave him a special sign. They said it was special and it could bring him back anytime. + +Jack thanked the owls and he waved goodbye. He was so excited - his day had been so unique! +Once there was a small boy and he wanted to go for an adventure. He took his knife and started to follow the path. He walked for a long time until he found a very dry desert. As he walked, the sun made him very hot. He was about to give up, but then he saw a big cactus. He followed it until it lead him to a little pond of water. He was so thankful he had the knife to open the cactus and get the water! He was so happy! He drank the water and soon felt cool and refreshed. He decided to rest by the pond before going home. It was a great adventure! +One day, there was a little girl named Molly. She was very adventuresome and wanted to explore everywhere. She came across a bench and thought it was interesting. Molly carefully sat down on it and closed her eyes. + +Suddenly, she felt something on her face. She opened her eyes and saw that she was being sprayed by a hose! At first Molly was scared but then she thought it was fun. She started jumping up and down and laughing. + +Molly's mom heard the laughter and came out of the house. "What are you doing, Molly," she asked. + +Molly smiled and said, "I'm spraying with the hose, mommy!" Molly's mom smiled and said that she was very adventurous. Molly agreed and laughed. + +Molly and her mom continued to spray with the hose for the rest of the day. That was the most adventurous day for Molly and she never forgot it! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was a very glad boy and loved to play outside. One day, while he was playing, he saw a shrimp! He was so excited and ran over to pick it up. He slowly squeezed it and felt how slimy it was. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw the shrimp in his hands. She smiled and said, "What do you have there, Timmy?". + +Timmy replied, "I found a shrimp and I'm squishing it!" He was so happy and he showed her everything it did. + +His mom said, "Oh, how fascinating! You are so lucky to find it, Timmy." She was glad that he was having so much fun with his new friend. + +The shrimp soon hopped away and Timmy went back to playing in the yard. He was very glad to have found the shrimp and he hoped to find another one soon! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy man. He never smiled. One day he went to the park with a sword. He wanted to swing on the swing. He held his sword in his hand, sat on the swing and started to swing. It was so much fun. Suddenly, he started to laugh and smile. He kept on swinging and playing. All the other children saw the grumpy man become happy. They all joined in and started to have lots of fun on the swings. Everyone in the park was laughing, smiling and playing together. They all enjoyed the afternoon swinging together. +Once upon a time there was a small green frog. The frog was very happy sitting on top of a lilly pad. One day however a spider came along and said he wanted to play with the frog. + +The frog was unsure, but the spider said he knew a special game to play. The spider said he wanted to tell the frog a story and tie it together with a stitch. The frog agreed and listened carefully. + +The spider told a story about a fragile flower. The flower was in a garden, but it was the only one that was fragile and different. Every time the wind blew, the flower would sway in the breeze, but it never got knocked down. + +The spider said to the frog: "This flower teaches us that it is ok to be different and that being fragile can be a good thing." + +The frog understood the message, thanked the spider and went away happy. He had learned that its ok to be delicate and to stand up to the wind. +One day, Alfred and his mommy went to the corn field. Alfred was so excited; he had never seen a corn field before! + +Mommy: "Wow, look at all that corn! It's so impressive!" + +Alfred: "Mmm, I want to take some of the corn home to eat!" + +So, Alfred and Mommy started to take some of the corn. Alfred had so much fun picking the corn with his little hands, and Mommy told him to be careful! + +Soon after, Alfred and Mommy had taken lots of corn and filled up their baskets. + +Mommy: "We've got enough. Let's go home and have a corn feast!" + +So, Alfred and Mommy went home with their impressive corn harvest. They had so much fun eating their corn feast and Alfred loved every bite! +Once there was a beautiful clown. Everyone loved him because he was so very lovely. He would often sell treats to the children in the town. +One day, while the clown was selling his treats, something terrible happened. A big storm came and blew the treats away. The clown was sad and so were the children. +The clown had no treats left to sell, so he tried to find something else. He searched his pockets for any coins, but all he found was a shiny ring. The clown thought he could sell the ring to make some money. +But the ring was not real. It was too lovely to be true. So when the clown tried to sell it, he was scammed. In the end, he lost all the money he had worked so hard to make. The clown was very disappointed and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Jack. One day, Jack went outside and saw a big icy barrel. He went closer and noticed that it was filled with special candy. He was so excited, he just had to have it! + +Jack decided to use a stick to get the candy out. He was very careful and kept going until he had enough candy. But then the barrel started shaking and out jumped a polar bear! + +The icy polar bear was grumpy and wanted all the candy. Jack knew he had to be brave and put his hands on his hips. He asked the bear nicely if could he have some candy. + +The polar bear thought for a moment, then nodded and gave Jack some candy. Jack thanked him very much and ran back to his house to show his parents. From then on, Jack and the polar bear were friends and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They had been friends since they were very small. One day, the friends went to the park together. One of them, Max, saw a ball made of special texture that he liked very much. He thought it belonged to him and took it home. + +Max's friend was careful and told him it was probably not his and that he should put it back. But Max would not listen and took it home. + +As soon as he got home, Max put the ball in his bedroom and thought he'd play with it later. But the next day, someone knocked on the door, and it was the police. The special ball had belonged to someone else, and now the police were looking for it. + +Max learned an important lesson that day: you should always be careful and not take something that belongs to someone else. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Sam and one was called Alex. They were both at the restaurant. Alex was very excited because it was his first time at a restaurant. Sam was helping Alex choose what to eat from the menu. Sam asked: ‘Which dish do you want?’ + +Alex wanted the most important one. He quickly accepted the special dish that the restaurant was known for. But Sam said no. He told Alex that it was too spicy for him. Alex was not happy and he let out a big cry. + +The waiter was sorry to have made Alex upset. He came to their table and offered a special menu for children. Alex was so excited and he quickly accepted the menu. Then he picked his favourite food from the special menu. + +Sam and Alex had a great time eating their meals and talking. Sam learned that it was important to accept Alex's opinion, even when it differed from his own. From then on out, they always chose the food together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. John was very obedient and always listened to his mum and dad. Every night, he would pray before he went to sleep. + +One night, John looked outside his bedroom window and he saw a bright shining star. He was so excited that he immediately ran to his mum and said, "Mummy, look! A star!" + +Mummy smiled at John and said, "Why don't you pray to that star and make a wish?" + +John thought that was a great idea. He closed his eyes and said a prayer to the star. + +He wished for lots of fun and presents on Christmas day. When he was finished, he smiled and said, "Thank you star!" + +John went back to bed, feeling very happy and content knowing his wish had been sent up to the star. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susa. Susa was different from all the other children. She liked to wear brightly coloured clothes and smile all the time. + +One day, at noon, Susa went to play with the other children. The other children didn't know how to accept Susa, so they all just ignored her. + +Then, Susa said: “Will you accept me?†+ +The other children said nothing. + +Susa got a little sad, but she kept smiling. Then, one of the children finally said: “Yes, we accept you.†+ +The other children all smiled too, and they all started to play together. From that day on, they all accepted Susa, no matter how different she was. +Once there was a little girl called Beatrice. She had blue eyes and long, blond hair. She loved to go very fast. + +One day, Beatrice was playing in the park with her diary, when her best friend Ralf ran up to her. He asked Beatrice to lend him her diary, but she said 'no'. Beatrice wanted to keep it for herself. + +Ralf didn't know what to do, so he started to cry. He was so sad! Beatrice felt bad and decided to lend Ralf her diary. + +Ralf was very happy and thanked Beatrice. With her diary, he was able to record all the fun times he had playing in the park. They played even faster than before! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bill and Jane. They loved to do things together, but one day a big earthquake shook their town. Bill and Jane were scared and held hands as the world around them shook. + +Although the earthquake was scary, Bill reminded Jane to be careful. He told Jane to count slowly to five and then it would be alright. So they did just that - they counted to five together while the earthquake shook their town. + +Once they were done counting, the earthquake stopped! Bill and Jane looked around and were happy to find that everything was safe. They hugged each other to show how much they cared about each other. + +And that is the story of how Bill and Jane learned to be careful and count when an earthquake came to their town. +One day, a deaf girl went for a walk in the forest. It was a sunny day and the birds were singing in the trees. Suddenly, she heard a loud roar. The roar was so loud that she covered her ears and hid behind a tree! + +The deaf girl peeked out from behind the tree and she saw the most amazing creature. It was a big, yellow lion with a fluffy mane. The lion seemed friendly and it just kept on roaring. + +The girl was very brave. She slowly stepped out from behind the tree and she walked towards the lion. The lion did not roar or run away, it just lay on the ground. The girl put out her hand and slowly the lion put his big head in her lap. She petted the lion and they became friends. + +The girl visited the lion every day and they enjoyed playing together. The lion's roars were no longer scary, it was just like the lion was purring like a big kitty! +John and Jane were best friends. They did everything together. One day they were walking in the park and they saw a cane. Jane wanted to pick it up, but John disagreed. + +“No, Jane!" said John. "This isn't our cane. We can't take it.†+ +Jane got angry and said, “But it's so creative! We can make something fun with it.†+ +John shook his head and said “No, Jane. It's not a good idea.†+ +Jane didn't like being told what to do and angrily picked up the cane anyway. Suddenly, a big dog came running up to them and grabbed the cane from Jane's hands. The dog ran away with the cane! + +John and Jane both looked at each other. They had made a bad decision by disagreeing about the cane. There was nothing they could do now. +Karen was a little girl that loved to explore. One day, as she was looking around, she came across a tire in the paths of the forest. It was rather strange, but Karen was curious and decided to see where the tire was going to take her. + +Karen picked up the old tire and started rolling it along the path. As it rolled, she noticed that it was taking her somewhere she had never been before. Then all of a sudden, she heard a sound of bubbling water and noticed a large pond right in front of her. + +She was very excited to discover the pond and decided to get closer to it. When she got to the pond, she found all kinds of interesting things in the pond like colorful rocks, leaves and different kinds of fish. + +Karen had so much fun that day, playing in the pond and gathering treasures. She was so grateful for finding the tire as it had led her to a really wonderful place. + +Later that night, after coming back home, Karen couldn't wait to share her adventure with her parents. She told them about the tire she had found and how it had taken her to a pond with lots of treasures and she was thankful that it had made her day so special. +Once upon a time, there was a humble house. Inside the house there was a hall with two doors. One of the doors led outside and the other door led to a little junior's room. + +One day, the junior was playing in the hall when he heard the door to the outside open. He looked up and saw his father's best friend standing in the doorway. "Son, come with me," the friend said. + +So, the junior went with his father's best friend. They drove for a long time and then stopped in front of a tall building. The friend opened a door and the junior entered a room with a lot of people. + +The junior heard the friend mention the junior's name to one of the people. The person nodded and said, "Yes, I know that name." The junior felt confused. He knew something bad was about to happen, but he could not think about it. + +Suddenly, the person grabbed the junior's arm and dragged him outside. He was put in a strange vehicle and driven away. The junior never returned home and nobody ever saw him again. +Once upon a time there was Scarecrow. He was always alone and wanted to have friends. + +So one day Scarecrow decided to try and make some steam. He had seen other people make steam, so he thought maybe he could too. + +He looked around for something he could use to make steam and found a pot, some firewood and some water. Scarecrow built a fire, put the pot on top, filled it with water and waited. + +After a few minutes he saw little bubbles of steam rising from the pot. That made Scarecrow very glad. He waved and said "Hi Steam!" + +The steam floated and laughed, and said "Hello Scarecrow! Want to be my friend?" + +Scarecrow was so happy and excited, he shouted, "Yes!" and they became best friends. + +They laughed and played together, waving to each other every day. Scarecrow was so glad to have a friend. +Once upon a time there was an ancient lawyer. He was a very wise man who loved to organize things. He had a big house filled with books and reading material. He was always looking for new ways to organize his home and create order out of chaos. + +One day the ancient lawyer heard a knock at the door. He opened it and standing on the doorstep was a small three year-old child. The child asked if the lawyer would help organize her home. + +The ancient lawyer was delighted. He took the child by the hand and walked over to her house. Inside, the lawyer got to work putting everything in order. He moved furniture, found new homes for toys and tidied everything up. + +When he was finished, the lawyer turned to the child and smiled. "See", he said, "letting things get organized is the key to a happy home". The child smiled, thanked the lawyer and hugged him goodbye. + +The ancient lawyer had done his job and made two people happy. The little child was now living in a beautiful home thanks to the lawyer's work. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl who wanted to go on a big adventure. She was a bit nervous, but she packed her things anyway. She took a few snacks for the journey. + +She set off in the sunshine and soon found herself deep in the woods. Suddenly, something moving caught her eye. A large wolf was coming her way! She was very scared and her heart was pounding. + +The little girl had to act quickly. She picked up a big sack and ran. The wolf was closing in, but she was running fast. It took a long minute, but eventually the wolf gave up and she was safe. + +The relieved little girl stopped to catch her breath. Even though she was scared, she was proud of herself for being so brave. The big adventure was now over, so she packed her sack and returned home. +Once upon a time there was a graceful princess who went for a walk. As she was walking she began to stumble. She stumbled and fell to the ground until she got back up. + +As she walked further she saw a door. She put her hand on the door knob and tried to open it but it wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly a small voice said, "Let me help you!" The princess looked around to see who had said it. + +The voice came from a friendly elf, standing nearby. The elf helped the princess open the door and, with a wave of his hand, said, "Be graceful!" + +The princess smiled and stepped inside. She found a room full of all kinds of wonderful things! She thanked the elf and said goodbye. + +She stepped gracefully out of the door, thankful for the kind elf, who had helped her stumble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ruby. She had a furry teddy bear she called Big Bear. Everyday, Ruby would take Big Bear for a walk. + +One day, Ruby and Big Bear had a special plan. They wanted to climb to the top of the tallest tree. The tree was very tall, but Ruby trusted Big Bear would help her get to the top. + +They started to climb, Ruby holding tight to Big Bear's fur. But soon they were stuck in the middle of the tree. All they could do was wait. + +In the distance, they spotted a mischievous little bear. He was being very creative, using a ladder to climb the tree. Ruby and Big Bear watched as the bear climbed to the top. + +Ruby wanted to keep climbing, but needed to know she could trust the creative little bear. Big Bear smiled and said "It's okay Ruby. You can trust him". + +And so, Ruby and Big Bear followed the bear to the top of the tree. Once they reached the top, they had the most beautiful view in the entire world. + +Ruby and Big Bear thanked the little bear for all his help. From that day forward, Ruby trusted that her and Big Bear could do most anything. +Once upon a time there was a little man named Otto. Otto liked to park his car in the same spot every day. One day, he noticed a silver car parked in his spot. He was very frightened because he thought someone else had taken his spot. But as he got closer, he realized that the silver car belonged to someone else. He felt silly for being so frightened. + +Otto decided to make a new rule for himself. He would not be scared of the unknown. He would stay brave, even if something seemed strange. + +From that day on, Otto never became frightened by the silver car parked in his spot. He smiled every time he saw it. He remembered his lesson that it was better to be brave than be scared. If he ever felt afraid, he would remember his golden rule. +The sun was shining and the sea was shining too. Little Jack wanted to go for a swim. So he put on his swimming costume and got into the water. As he swam around, he saw something green underneath the water. He swam closer, and he saw it was a shrimp! Jack tried to catch the shrimp but it was too fast. + +He said to himself, "I will come back tomorrow and try again." + +The next day, Little Jack came back to the sea shore. He put on his swimming costume and jumped into the water. He swam to where he had seen the shrimp the day before. But this time the sea was darker and he couldn't see the shrimp. + +He called out, "Where are you, shrimp? I want to catch you!" + +Suddenly, he felt something grab his foot and pull him underwater. He was so scared that he screamed and tried to get away. But he was dragged deeper and deeper until he could no longer see the surface. He never came back up again. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. He was a very filty dog and he loved to run around. Every day he would go around and make jokes. He would make all kinds of jokes, even bad ones. + +One day he saw a little girl playing with her dolls in the garden. He thought it was funny to tease her, so he ran over and started making fun of her. The little girl was very upset and started to cry. She was so sad that she couldn't play anymore. + +The dog felt bad for what he did. He knew that it was wrong to make jokes that hurt other people. So he decided to never make bad jokes again. He learned that it is important to think before you say something, because words can hurt feelings. +Rob and Jane were brother and sister. They were walking through the swamp, looking for fun and adventure. They splashed in the water, learning about the things that lived there. But when it got to be too much, Rob and Jane began to quarrel. Rob was impatient and wanted to move on,but Jane wanted to stay and play a little bit longer. Rob shouted and argued, but Jane wouldn't budge. Finally, Jane agreed to leave the swamp. They continued onward, laughing from the quarrel. They were glad it had all worked out in the end! +Once upon a time there was a small duck. One day his friend, a bird, asked for help. She had a problem to solve. The duck was eager to help, so he agreed. + +The bird told him she was stuck inside a net. She was very frustrated and couldn't figure out what to do. The duck thought for a moment, then he smiled. + +He went to a nearby pond and got a piece of floating wood. He put the wood in the net, then said, "Now let's see if this works". + +The duck and the bird both pushed the wood over to the edge of the net. To their surprise, the net opened and the bird was free! The duck and the bird both cheered in happiness. + +At the end of the day, the duck had solved the problem and made his friend very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Clara. She was always asking questions and looked for answers everywhere. + +One day, she was in the garden, playing with a funny shape. It was round, but with an unusual bump in the middle. She quickly picked it up and asked her mum, "What is this?". + +Mum smiled and replied, "That's a cabbage! Its unusual shape is one of the things that makes it so special." + +Clara asked more questions. "What can I do with it?" She asked. + +Mum thought for a moment. "You can make a delicious soup out of it, if you like." + +Clara smiled. She put the unusual shape back down in the garden and went to help her mum in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She had many toys that she loved to play with. + +One day, Sally found a shiny fork in her mom's kitchen. She thought it was very pretty and decided to take it outside to play. + +However, when she got outside, she saw two boys playing with the fork. They threw it on the ground and acted very loud. Sally felt sad because she wanted to keep the fork safe, but the boys wouldn't listen. + +In the end, Sally didn't get to keep her fork because the boys took it away. She realized that although it was pretty, she should have valued it even more. +The sun was shining bright in the sky and birds were tweeting in the trees. Suddenly the clouds rolled in and it began to rain. + +"Oh no!" said mum. "We need to go home now because it's raining." + +"Rain!" said the little three year old girl. "Yummy!" She had a big smile on her face. + +Mum quickly grabbed a big plastic umbrella and ran out to the car. She opened the umbrella and held it up over the little girl. + +"Let's hurry home," mum said, "We don't want you to get wet." + +They ran together through the rain and the little girl laughed. It felt warm and yummy. Soon they reached the warm and dry shelter of their home. + +Their adventure had ended, for now. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Sarah. She was very excited one day because her mommy gave her a new purse. Sarah loved her purse and it was brightly coloured and had lots of pretty ribbons on it. + +Every day when Sarah went to school, she put her purse in her cubby and played happily with her friends. But one day, her friends saw that she had a new purse and got very envious. They started to ask her where she had gotten her purse and became very jealous. + +Sarah's mommy had taught her to behave nicely, so she smiled and explained where she had gotten her purse. All her friends smiled when they heard the story and said they were happy that Sarah had a new purse. + +Ever since that day, Sarah and her friends have been very kind to each other and shared their things. Sarah still loves her purse and takes it everywhere she goes! +Little Thomas loved school. He was so happy every morning when he got ready to go. He got to play, learn new things, and have fun with his friends. + +But one day, when Thomas got to school, he noticed the air was cold. He couldn't understand why everyone else didn't seem to mind. He tried to ignore it and soon he was having fun. + +Then, something happened that made Thomas shiver. The teacher had announced that something very rare was in the school. Every student was excited and Thomas quickly forgot about the cold. + +The next day, when Thomas arrived at school, he was surprised to find that the whole school had been decorated with snowflakes. Thomas couldn't believe his eyes! It must be something very rare indeed. + +Now he knew why he had shivered the day before - it was from the cold and from the anticipation of something special. +Sam was very wealthy. He had lots of nice things and never wanted for anything. But he was never satisfied. He wanted more. + +One day, Sam saw a jar of sauce sitting on his kitchen counter. He was curious so he opened it and tasted it. It was delicious. + +But then Sam saw something else - a large rock in the sauce jar. He tried to take it out but it was too heavy. He didn't understand why someone put it in there. + +Sam grew angry and called his grandma. She told him the rock had been in the family for a very long time. She said it reminded his family of how much they had survived no matter how hard things were. + +Sam knew he had to remain strong and not give up. He understood how important the rock was, so he decided to keep it in the sauce jar. He smiled, happy to keep the rock that reminded his family of its history and wealth. +John wanted to explore and he took his flashlight. He decided to go to the forest and see what he could find. +John arrived and it was dark. He looked around and he heard some strange noises. He felt brave and he wanted to dive in! He switched on his flashlight and he heard something move behind him. + +John got scared. He started to run. Suddenly, he stumbled and he fell down. He started to cry. He wanted to go home. + +Then he heard a voice. It said: "John, don't worry. I'm here to help you". John looked up and he saw a big, friendly bear. + +The bear said: "Come with me, I'll show you the way out of the forest". John smiled and he followed the bear. + +The bear showed John the way out, but then everything suddenly went dark. John heard noises and the bear ran away. + +John was left in the dark, all alone and very tired. He tried to find the way out, but he failed. John was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. It had two wings that it used to fly around its forest. The little bird was very happy and was always joyfully singing. + +One day, the little bird noticed a strange bird in the sky. It didn't look like any of the other birds in the forest and it was a very unusual color. + +The little bird was curious, so it decided to fly closer to get a better look. When the strange bird saw it, it spoke to the little bird. + +"Don't come any closer," said the strange bird. "I'm looking for a special kind of bird and if you are it, you must stay away from me." + +The little bird was feeling anxious now. It wanted to know what kind of bird the strange bird was looking for. + +"What kind of bird are you looking for?" the little bird asked. + +"I need a tiny, white bird with two wings," the strange bird said. "If you can repeat this back to me, then you are the one I have been searching for." + +The little bird desperately repeated the words back, not knowing what would happen. Suddenly, the strange bird flew straight for the little bird and plucked out both of its wings! + +The little bird was never able to fly again and it was scared and sad. It had learned to never trust strange birds, no matter how +Once upon a time there were two best friends who lived on a planet far away. They liked to joke and laugh whenever they had the chance. One day, they made a plan to take a rocket ship to explore the stars. + +They flew up in the sky, and soon they were close to the stars. On the way, they saw many sweet planets in different colors. They thought it was so pretty that they just had to stop and explore! + +One by one they stepped onto the planets and saw all the amazing things. They even did some silly jokes along the way. Finally, they made it back to their own planet with so many new stories to tell and jokes to share! +John and Sally were best friends. They both had a potato. One day, John saw his potato was the perfect size for making a toy boat. So he got to work, making sure to leave Sally's potato alone. + +When Sally saw what John was doing, she asked, "Why don't you have a potato for your boat?" + +John smiled and said, "This is my potato. I'm making a boat for me!" + +Sally was mad. She said, "That's not fair! I want to make a boat too!" + +John said, "You can have my potato when I'm done." + +Sally was so happy she hugged John, but when she stepped back, she saw that the potato was ruined. There was no way to make a boat now. + +John and Sally were sad. Instead of having a perfect boat, they both had a ruined potato. +Once upon a time there were two siblings, a twin brother and sister. They were intelligent and always the best of friends. But one day, something happened that changed that. + +The brother wanted to go to the park but the sister wanted to go to the museum. The brother said it was too boring and the sister said it would be interesting. The brother got angry and didn't want to go anywhere with the sister. + +The brother and sister stayed in their separate corners, each too proud to apologize. But then, the brother saw a butterfly and called for his sister to come and see it. The sister smiled and ran to join him. + +They spent the rest of the day playing together and admiring the butterfly. At night, the brother thanked his sister for joining him and for being such a great friend. The sister thanked him back for being so understanding. + +They realized that intelligent people can always find a way to work things out and be best friends once again. From then on, the twin brother and sister knew that nothing could ever keep them apart. +Once there was a rabbit who was very hungry. He was looking for something to eat. Suddenly, he saw some grapes. He was so happy! He quickly hopped over to them and started to eat them. The grapes were so yummy and good! The rabbit ate the grapes until he was full. He was so happy that he had something to eat. It was the best thing ever! +Once there was a baby who loved powder. Every day, he and his mommy would go to the store to buy it. The baby was so happy when he was around powder. + +But then one day, something terrible happened. His mommy became very sick and helpless. No matter what doctors tried, they couldn't make her better. + +The days went by and the baby was very sad. He wanted his mommy back and he was so lonely without her. Then one day, he remembered the powder. He went to the store and bought some to remember his mommy by. + +The baby used to love powder so much, but now it felt empty and powerless. He realized that nothing can ever bring his mommy back. He felt so helpless without her. + +The bad ending of the story is the baby without his mommy, and no amount of powder can fill that void. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was always very nervous. One day she was playing in the garden when she found a box of pasta. She was so excited that she decided to feed it to the birds. + +The birds were very happy. They started to fly around joyfully. But then something strange happened. As the birds were eating, they started to get more and more nervous. They flew around in circles, not knowing what to do. + +The little girl was confused. Suddenly the birds started to get sick. They fell down to the ground and many of them died. + +The little girl was so sad. She had never wanted to hurt the birds. She never wanted to feed them the pasta again. +One day, Pete was playing in the park. He was pointing his finger and running around. He saw something green near his feet. Pete pointed to it and said, "Hey, what's that?" + +His mom walked up to him and said, "That's a frog, Pete!" Pete was so surprised and excited. He bent down to get a closer look. He said, "It looks like it wants me to follow it!" + +Pete's mom quickly replied, "No, Pete! You can't follow the frog! It's dangerous. I don't want you to get lost." + +Pete stomped his foot and said, "But I really want to follow it!" His mom knew that Pete wanted to explore, but she wanted to keep him safe. She insisted, "No, Pete. You have to stay here with me." + +Pete thought for a minute and then he agreed. He said, "Okay, mom." But he secretly hoped that the frog would come back when he was a bit older. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very competitive and always wanted to be the best at everything. One day she decided to cook something special and opened up her case. Inside the case were lots of yummy ingredients and the little girl was super excited. + +She carefully chose what she wanted to cook and then started mixing it all together. She stirred the ingredients and then put them in the oven. As she waited, she tapped her toes and sang to herself. + +When the food was cooked she took it out of the oven and showed it to her family. They were so impressed and said it was the best thing they had ever tasted! The little girl was so proud of her cooking and she liked that she was so competitive that she had cooked something so tasty. +Susie loved her mom. Mom worked every day in her yoga studio. susie wanted to be just like Mom. + +One day, Mom put on her yoga clothes and susie put on her pretend yoga clothes. Mom showed Susie how to do yoga, and how to take deep breaths and be clear and calm. + +Susie and Mom practiced yoga for a long time. Susie got better and better. She practiced at home with Mom's help, and she even practiced with friends and family. + +Susie loved doing yoga, and she got really good. Mom was so proud of her. Now Susie works on her yoga every day, and she's so clear and calm in her mind! +Once there was a little girl named Adriana. She was three years old. One day, she heard a loud noise outside her window. She ran to the windowsill to look outside and saw something very special. It was an adorable helicopter. Adriana was so excited to see it arriving. + +The helicopter hovered lazily above the ground and Adriana waved at it. Then, suddenly, the helicopter landed in the garden. Adriana ran out to see who it was. + +A man stepped out of the helicopter. He was wearing a blue uniform and he was carrying a big bag. Adriana couldn't believe her eyes! + +The man was a pilot and the bag he was carrying was filled with gifts for Adriana. She was so happy! She thanked the pilot and said goodbye. + +The pilot waved goodbye and flew back in his helicopter. Adriana watched until it disappeared from sight. She held her gifts and smiled, happy that this amazing and adorable helicopter had arrived. +Mum was very serious. She asked the 3 year old to go and do a test. She was excited, but a bit scared at the same time. + +The 3 year old went to another room. It was full of dolls, puzzles, and books. There were also lots of pens and paper. + +The test was hard, but the 3 year old tried her best. She kept on trying and eventually finished the test. + +Mum was very happy and excited to hear the news. She hugged the 3 year old and said: "Great job! You did really well." + +The 3 year old was happy too and felt excited. She knew she had done her best and was proud of herself. +One day, Mary went to her aunt’s house. Aunt was very warm; she hugged Mary and said “Hi Mary, it’s so nice to see you!†Mary loved going to Aunt's house because she always made her feel welcomed and happy. + +Mary and her aunt had so much fun together. They went for a picnic to the park and spent the whole day playing. They laughed, ate and made silly faces, but when it was time to go home, Aunt reminded Mary to be kind to others. + +“Always be friendly and warm to people,†said Aunt. “If you’re kind, they will be kind to you too.†Mary agreed, and they hugged before Mary left. + +Mary never forgot the advice her aunt gave her. She is now even warmer and kinder to everyone she meets. She always tries her best to be a good friend and a kind person. +Once there was a cheerful bear named Sam. He lived in a big forest with his friends. One day, Sam wanted to explore a different part of the forest. His friends tried to warn him not to go, but Sam told them he was brave and he wanted to explore. + +So Sam set off through the forest. After a while he saw a sparkle in a bush and he went over to investigate. It was a pocket! It was filled with little shiny things. Sam was so excited! He took the pocket with him and kept exploring. + +When he came back to the spot where he started, his friends were all waiting for him. They said, " Hey Sam, didn't we tell you not to go off alone? It's not safe out here." Sam felt embarrassed for not listening to his friends. + +Sam decided to give the pocket back to the bush so that it could be found by someone else. Seeing Sam's brave decision made his friends very proud. They all agreed that it's important to listen to adults and to be careful when exploring. Sam was happy and smiled again. The group headed off together, even more cheerful than when they started. +Lisa and her dad were walking down the street. Lisa was hopping on one foot and was very playful. Dad said, "Hey! Look over there! It's a cop." Lisa smiled and asked, "Can I reach out and touch him?" Dad explained, "No, Lisa. That wouldn't be a good idea. We don't want to get into trouble." + +Lisa was disappointed, but she kept walking with her dad. They went around a corner and saw the cop again. He was also walking down the street and smiling. Lisa was excited. She asked her dad again, "Can I reach out and touch him this time?" Dad hesitated and then said, "Let's see. This time, we'll try." + +So Lisa and her dad walked up to the cop. When the cop saw them, he laughed and said, "You must be looking for trouble!" Lisa was shy, but then she remembered how friendly the cop had been and she bravely reached out and said, "Hello." The cop smiled and said, "Hello back! Now you must have an adventure today!" + +The cop then showed Lisa and her dad a park, full of playful animals and activities. They played in the park for hours, learning and having fun. When it was time to go, the cop waved goodbye and said, "Remember, don't be afraid to take chances! Reaching out and asking for help is often the key to success." +Molly was a very happy 3 year old girl. Her best friend was Lucy, who was very jealous of Molly's lovely singing voice. Every day, Molly practice her singing, so that one-day she could record her own message and share it with the world. + +One day, Lucy had an idea. She ran over to Molly's house and begged her to let her record a message too. But Molly didn't want to be mean to Lucy, so she said yes. + +First Lucy recorded the message, but when it was Molly's turn, Lucy was very jealous. She said some unkind words to Molly and ran away. + +Molly was sad at first, but then she remembered the important lesson about being kind to everyone, no matter how jealous they might be. From that day on, Molly always shared her talents with Lucy, so that they could have fun together and be kind to each other. + +Moral of the story: it's important to be kind to everyone, even if they are jealous of you. +Once upon a time, there was a far away place in the sky called Land of Decorations. Every year, the people of Land of Decorations would decorate the sky in rainbow colors. + +One day, a little girl named Brooke wanted to decorate too. Brooke asked her mom to take her to Land of Decorations. Brooke's mom said yes and they started flying up to the sky. + +When they reached Land of Decorations, Brooke and her mom started to decorate. They hung rainbow streamers, cut out stars and moons and stuck pins on the clouds. + +Finally, Brooke and her mom kissed the sky and flew back home. Brooke said she couldn't wait until the next year to decorate again. Brooke and her mom smiled and flew off into the distance. +Once upon a time, there were two friends; Jack and Jill. They were both very happy and they always shared with each other. One day, Jack found a chest in the forest. Jack was so excited and he wanted to share it with Jill. When he opened the chest he found lots of coins inside. + +Jack was so happy and he went looking for Jill. Unfortunately, when he found Jill, she could not hear him. Jill had gone deaf. Jack was so sad that he couldn't share his new discovery with her. He cried and put the chest back where he found it. Then he sadly walked away, feeling disappointed that Jill couldn't share the wonderful surprise with him. + +The end. +Once there was a naughty bear who loved candy. Every day it would bounce up and down, searching for treats. + +One day, the naughty bear found a big pile of candy. He bounced right over to it and started eating. He ate so much candy he couldn't keep bouncing. + +The naughty bear was too full of candy, so he lay down and took a nap. A little while later, the naughty bear woke up. He felt bouncy again and ran around the forest looking for more candy. + +He never stopped bouncing until he found the biggest pile of candy he had ever seen. He was so excited, he started bouncing all around it, candy spilling out every time he jumped! + +The naughty bear was so happy, he ate all of the candy and then lay down to take another nap. From then on, the naughty bear only ever wanted to bounce for more candy! +Once upon a time there was a perfect princess. Every day she wore a beautiful dress and did a special kind of dance with her arms. When the princess twirled and twirled, a scent of perfume would fill the air. + +One day the princess went to a special event. When she arrived, everybody bowed to her because she was so perfect. The princess was very happy to see this and she also bowed to them. From that day every time the people saw her, they bowed because they knew she was the perfect princess. + +At the end of the event the princess left with her head held high and the perfect princess blended in the night sky with her twirling and her smell of perfume. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She liked fancy things. One day, her bike broke. She asked her parents to repair it. + +Her dad got out the repair tools and said he could help. The girl was very excited. + +He carefully mended the bike and made it look shiny and new. It was much more fancy than before! + +When her dad finished, the girl thanked him and ran outside to try out her repaired bike. It was perfect! She happily rode around the garden. + +The end. +Jack and Sarah were playing in the park. Jack had a silver kite and Sarah had a red one. The sun was shining in the sky, and the wind was perfect for kite flying. + +They each took turns running across the grass while they held the strings. Jack's silver kite flew higher and higher. Sarah laughed and said, "Your kite is so playful!" + +Suddenly, a strong gust of wind came and Jack's kite got tangled in a tree. He looked up and said, "Oh no! My kite is hanging in the tree!" + +Sarah ran to a nearby man and asked for help. He smiled and said he would get it for them. He climbed up the tree, untangled the kite, and handed it back to Jack. + +Jack and Sarah thanked the man and flew their kites in the park until it was time to go home. Jack's silver kite was still playful in the evening breeze, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little pig. He loved to play in the mud and he was so happy. One day, he decided to take a bath in the river. He grabbed a big, soft towel and he jumped in the river. The water was cool and it felt so nice. + +While playing, he heard a rumble from far away. It was getting louder and louder. The little pig was getting scared. He started to swim back to the shore. Suddenly, a huge wave appeared and destroyed the riverbank! Water was everywhere and the little pig was scared. + +The wave had gone, but it had taken the towel with it. The little pig was sad. He really wanted his big, soft towel. He screamed to the sky, “Where is my towel?†+ +Suddenly, a loud voice said “Look over there!†The little pig ran to the place where he heard the voice. He looked at the other side of the river, and there was his chubby, soft towel! The wave had taken it, but it had not destroyed it. The little pig was so happy! +Mum and Dad were sitting in their house, looking outside the window. They thought how pretty the garden was with the flowers and trees. + +Suddenly, Mum had an idea. She said, ‘Let’s unlock the window and go outside to explore!’ She went to the window and unlocked it. + +They opened the window and stepped outside. It was sunny and warm. They saw butterflies flying in the air and a bumblebee buzzing around. Mum and Dad were so happy. They explored the garden and all the pretty colours of the flowers. + +The garden was so beautiful. Mum and Dad smiled. They felt like they were in a magical world. They stayed there until the sun set and it was time to go back inside. Mum and Dad quickly locked the window and went back inside their house. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a famous fish. Everywhere it went, it laughed and made people smile. The fish enjoyed helping others and showing kindness. One day, it saw a small fish that was sad and alone. The famous fish swam over to it to check it was okay. The small fish was worried it couldn't find its way home. + +The famous fish was full of joy, so it laughed and laughed until the small fish smiled. Then, the famous fish showed it the way back home. The small fish was so thankful and hugged the famous fish. + +The story of the famous fish spread far and wide and everyone loved it. Even more so, they learned the important message: when we are kind and help each other, everyone is happy. So, the next time you see someone who needs help, remember the famous fish and give them a smile, a laugh and some love. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little bird. She always wanted to know what was happening in the world around her. One day the curious little bird flew up to a barn and settled on the roof. She heard two old rats talking inside the barn. + +"Did you hear the story about the brave mouse?" asked one rat to the other. + +The other rat was wide-eyed and said, "No, what happened?" + +The first rat started to tell his story. He explained how a brave mouse had settled in the barn and scared away all of the cats. + +The second rat was very impressed with the story. He declared that the mouse was the bravest creature ever. + +The curious little bird perched on the roof of the barn listening to the whole story. She was so impressed by the mouse she returned to her nest feeling more curious than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful wizard. He had an amazing promise to make. He said, “If you are brave and kind, I will give you a special gift.†+ +The wizard’s promise sounded interesting, so a brave 3-year-old girl named Lisa decided to take the challenge. + +“I will be brave and kind!†said Lisa. + +The wizard smiled. “Very well. I have a special gift for you,†he said. He gave Lisa a golden key. + +“This key is very powerful. It will help you open any door,†said the wizard. + +Lisa was so excited. She thanked the wizard and hugged him tight. + +“You have kept your promise,†said Lisa. “I am so happy!†+ +The wizard smiled and said, “Remember, by being brave and kind, you can get a special gift.†+ +And the two of them lived happily ever after. +John felt regret as he watched the branch sway in the wind. It was the same branch he had reached for earlier, when he was trying to climb the tree. His mother had scolded him for being so silly, but he had not listened. + +Now John wished he had been more wise. He wanted to climb the tree and see the branches far above, but he knew it was not safe. He watched the older children climb the tree and felt sad. + +John looked up and imagined himself sitting in the branches. It would be so much fun! He was sure he could make it if he tried. + +John decided he needed to be wiser. He decided his next attempt should be more carefully planned, and then he would not regret it. He smiled and clapped his hands together – the adventure would soon begin! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved playing games. One day, she wanted to play a game with her best friend. She thought and thought and finally came up with an idea. She had an idea to make something special. + +The girl took some bones and carefully put them in a big pile. Then she used her hands to add one bone on top of the other. She created a tall tower with the bones. When she finished, she was very happy with her work. She was so thoughtful! + +The friends then took turns carefully adding more bones to the tower. They laughed and had fun as the bones became taller and taller. At the end, the tower was really high and the two friends were proud of their creation. They had so much fun! +Once there was a little potato. He was very foolish and loved to mark things. He thought marking things made him seem more important. One day, he decided to mark a chair in the living room. That was very foolish of him. + +His father spotted the mark and became very angry. He said, "Why would you do that? That was not very smart". But the potato did not care about his father's warning. + +The next day, the little potato marked another chair. His father was even more angry this time. He said, "You were foolish to do this. Now no one will want to buy this chair." + +The little potato did not want to listen. He kept on marking more and more things until his father had to throw out almost all the furniture. In the end, the little potato's foolishness had caused a lot of trouble. +Once there was a little boy who was very glad. He was so glad that he decided to go out and play. He asked his mum if he could have some cereal. His mum said it was okay and she gave him a big bowl of cereal. + +The little boy was so excited to eat the cereal. He took a big mouthful and started to say yum before he had finished. But something wasn't right. He took another mouthful and it was even more strange. It was bitter! He quickly spat it out. + +The little boy asked his mum what was wrong. She said it was too old. The little boy had forgotten to check the date before he ate it. He was very sad that he had made a mistake and wasted his cereal. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to check the date on food before you eat it so you don't make a mistake. Being glad and having fun is great, but taking a few extra moments to check for the date can save you from a bad end. +Harry gazed out of the window. He could see the gardens and the sky beyond. His desk was in the corner of the room and he wanted to explore it. As he approached the desk he noticed it was quite tight. He looked around to find something to help him open it. Harry searched around and he found a big red key which fit perfectly. As he opened the desk, he discovered lots of new treasures. Delighted, he explored each one carefully with his fingers. He admired a colourful stone, a shiny bell, and a wild feather. Harry was so happy with his discoveries that he held each one tightly. After gazing at each item, he carefully put them back in the desk and closed it. He then smiled and looked around the room, and knew he wanted to explore the room more. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. + +One day, Lucy went for a walk in the park. As she wandered, the grass tickled her toes. She smiled and kept walking. + +Suddenly, she heard a funny sound. She looked around and saw that the grass was trembling. Lucy was scared and started to tremble too! + +The trembling seemed to be coming from the big, wet lawn. She had to go and take a closer look. Cautiously, she stepped closer. + +The lawn started to tremble even more! What could it be? Suddenly, she heard a loud quack! Lucy peered closer and saw two ducks swimming on the wet lawn. + +The ducks were quaking, and they looked scared! Lucy realized they were just scared of her. She smiled, and the ducks stopped trembling. + +Lucy waved goodbye to the ducks and they swam away. She laughed, happy that she could help the ducks. Lucy left the wet lawn, feeling proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was walking around a park one day and she saw something very strange. It was something disgusting! It looked like some bad food that someone had thrown away. + +Daisy clapped her hands together to get rid of the bad smell. But then, something unexpected happened. A new smell filled the air! It was a sweet smell and it made Daisy very happy. + +Daisy wanted to know what this smell was. She looked around and finally saw something hidden behind a bush. It was a little cake with lots of different coloured sprinkles on top. + +The cake had one word written on it: 'Start'. So Daisy took a deep breath and clapped her hands together three times. And what do you know? The cake started to move around the park! Daisy was so excited she clapped her hands and shouted with joy. + +The park was much brighter now with the cake moving around. Daisy was so glad that she had cleared away the disgusting smell. From then on, Daisy would always bring her cake with her when she went to the park. +Annie and her dad went on a big adventure. They passed a big field and a meadow. They kept walking until they passed a big hill. Annie saw a charming house at the top. + +Annie and her dad went inside. Annie knew it was her house. She saw two chairs and a couch. Annie couldn't wait to explore her new home. + +Annie and her dad hurried to a room. There was a big bed and a closet. Annie thought the room was very special. + +Annie and her dad spent the day exploring the house. Annie was so happy she was almost running up and down the stairs. She knew she would like it there. + +Annie and her dad spent a minute together collecting all the memories of their adventure. They said goodbye to the charming house and passed by the big hill. They were sure to come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a town. It was loud and busy, and many people ran around, but one day a new thing appeared. It was a fierce beast! The beast ran around the town and scared everyone. Whenever it came too close, people would freeze. Nobody could go near the beast because it was too fierce. + +But then, a brave hero came to town. He was strong and clever, and he knew how to make the beast go away. He waved his wand and said some magic words and the beast suddenly became calm. He'd used a special spell to freeze the beast! + +The townspeople thanked the hero for saving their town. They cheered when the fierce beast was led away. Happiness and peace returned to the town, and everyone lived happily ever after. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Paul. He was three years old and loved music. One day he heard a sound near his home and he went to investigate. It was a guitar being played by an old man. + +Paul stopped and watched the man play the guitar. He was fascinated by the sound and the way the old man's fingers moved over the strings. + +The old man saw Paul and smiled. He asked Paul if he wanted to learn to play the guitar. Paul said yes and started his lessons. + +The old man taught Paul the basics and soon he was playing simple tunes. Paul was so proud, he felt like he could do anything! + +He practiced every day and as he got better and better he began to realize just how amazing playing the guitar really was. He wanted to play forever and share his music with everyone. + +He was so little, but he had realized his dream. +Once upon a time, there were two fast cars. They both wanted to race each other. The cars were wide and they gave a loud roar when they started the race. + +The cars raced around and around the track. They went very fast and went really far. Neither car wanted to give up and they kept racing until the end. + +Finally, one car crossed the finish line first. Everyone clapped and cheered as it was a very close race. The winner car sent a cheer up into the sky to celebrate. + +The cars stopped and hugged each other. They realised that the best part of a race is that it brings people together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and very intelligent. One day, she decided to design a blouse. She carefully went through the materials and colours to make sure she would make the perfect outfit. + +Once she was done, she proudly showed her blouse to her parents. Her mum and dad were very impressed. "That's amazing!", they said. "It's a very beautiful design". + +The little girl was very happy and decided to wear it to school the next day. All of her friends complimented her on her work and she felt very proud. Even the teacher was impressed. + +And that's how the little girl designed a beautiful blouse! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was only three years old and liked playing at the park near his house. He liked to climb on the tall slides and swing on the swing. + +One day, Tim wanted to go to the shop. He asked his Mom for money to buy some sweets in the shop. She told him to remember her rules and if he did, he could go to the shop. + +Tim ran off to the shop filled with glee. He picked out some lollipops and ran off to the cash register. He handed the money to the shopkeeper, but he was very tall and didn't give Tim back his change. Tim yelled at him, asking for his change, but the shopkeeper said that it was all for him and rushed him out of the shop. + +Tim was sad and did not remember his Mom's rules. He returned home and told his Mom what had happened. She was disappointed and Tim remembered that he should have followed her rules. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Janie who liked to explore. One day she went outside and saw her neighbor on the porch. Janie was very polite and said hello. Her neighbor was kind and introduced herself. She taught Janie how to water the flowers and make them look nice. Janie learned how to be careful and gentle with the plants. Then the neighbor asked if Janie wanted to help her pick some apples from the tree. Janie was so excited and said yes. Together, the two of them picked apples and made apple pies. They laughed and had so much fun! Janie felt so proud of herself for learning how to help her neighbor. It felt good to be polite and do nice things. +Once upon a time, there was a big harbor in the big blue ocean. It was very cool and calm. All the boats liked coming to the harbor. One day, a little sailboat was caught in a big storm. It was so scared and sad. + +Suddenly, a tall ship came to help. The sailboat was so happy! The tall ship had strong and cool sails. It took the little sailboat to the harbor to keep it safe. + +The tall ship stayed with the little sailboat to help it feel safe until the storm was over. The little sailboat was so happy. Once the storm was over, the tall ship took the sailboat back to sea. + +The tall ship was the sailboat's friend. Whenever the sailboat felt scared, the tall ship came to help. The tall ship took the sailboat to the harbor so it would always be safe. The sailboat and the tall ship were happy together. +Once upon a time there was a girl who really wanted to try yoga. She was only three, so she was a bit small, but she was very determined to succeed. + +She asked her mum if she could try yoga and her mum said yes. So the girl put on her special yoga clothes and went to her first class. + +At the class she met a really nice yoga teacher. The teacher showed her some impressive moves that she thought she would never be able to do. But she tried really hard, and after a lot of practice, she was able to do them! + +She was so proud of herself for succeeding. She kept practicing every day and became a really great yoga teacher. The other kids in the class were so impressed with how well she did that they all wanted to be like her. + +And that's how the little girl became a successful yogi! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was only three years old and loved to play outside with her friends. + +One day, Mary's mom took her to see an old doctor. Mary was worried and asked her mom, "What will the doctor do?" + +Her mom said, "The doctor will just take a look at you and pass on some advice." + +Mary was still nervous as the old doctor began examining her. But suddenly, she felt better when the doctor smiled and said, "Mary, you look healthy and strong. Just remember to always eat your veggies and get lots of rest!" + +Mary smiled and thanked the doctor, giving him a big hug before she left. As her mom took her home, Mary thought to herself, "That wasn't so bad!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She liked to go to the park and swing. One day, when she went to the park, the price of the swing had changed. It was much more now and this made the girl very upset. + +She sat on the swing and cried. Her friends all came over and saw she was sad. They wanted to make her feel better, so they took out their pocket money and all together it was enough to pay for the swing. + +The girl was so happy and thanked her friends. She jumped up and down on the swing. For the rest of that day, she was having so much fun swinging and playing with her friends. +Once upon a time there was a foolish farmer who wanted to plant some seeds. He thought he could plant them in zero minutes. + +His neighbor saw him and said, “You can’t plant seeds in zero minutes! You need to prepare the ground first!†+ +The farmer thought for a moment and then he said, “Oh, that’s right! I have to prepare the ground first.†+ +So the farmer prepared the ground and he planted the seeds. After some time, the plants grew and the farmer was very happy. + +The moral of the story is: Preparing the ground is important for growing things. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Sam. Tom was tall and pale, while Sam was short and dark. + +One day, they were walking and they saw an old man. The old man said to them: "Children, you must never forget this. There will be a war one day and you must believe it is coming. Never forget what I said! + +Tom and Sam were scared but they kept on walking. Days went by and the old man's words stayed with them all the time. + +One day, a loud noise awakened them from their sleep. It was the sound of war, coming from the far away sky. + +Tom and Sam had remembered the old man's words, so they knew this was exactly what he had warned them about. They looked at each other and their faces were pale with fear. + +Tom hugged Sam and said: "Don't worry. We believed the old man's words and we will get through this together." + +And from that day on, the two friends kept believing and trusting and they never gave up hope. +Once upon a time, there was a special girl who had a wonderful gift. Her gift was wisdom. Every day, she soaked up knowledge like a sponge. Everywhere she went, people noticed how special she was. + +The girl became very wise for her age. She knew about things like animals, plants, and shapes. She was always finding new things to learn. + +One day, she went on a big adventure. As she explored, she found something that made her happier than ever - a tree with Brightly shining leaves. She quickly became very good friends with the trees. + +The girl's new friendship with the trees showered her with even more wisdom. She could see things others couldn't. She felt so good to be gifted in such a special way. + +The girl's wisdom grew more and more each day. She was so proud of how smart she had become. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved the sunset. Every day she watched the sunset, and it made her very glad. + +One day, she wanted to do something special at sunset. So, she decided to go out and zoom. She ran as fast as she could, up and down the hills, and around the trees. + +The feeling of the wind in her face made her so glad, and the colours of the sunset were so pretty. She laughed and chattered as she zoomed around, feeling happier and more excited with each passing minute. + +Finally, the sun set and the little girl went inside. But she went to bed that night feeling super glad, because she had had so much fun zooming at sunset. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ben and Cole. Ben was creative and liked to come up with new ideas all the time, while Cole was always trouble. One day, Ben had a very creative idea - he wanted to go on a picnic. He urged Cole to join him, but Cole was stubborn. He said he didn't want to go and he wanted to stay at home. + +Ben was upset and tried to urge Cole many times, but he wouldn't listen. He kept saying 'no' and telling Ben that it was a bad idea. Ben kept trying, but Cole kept refusing and wouldn't listen. + +Meanwhile, trouble was brewing. Ben was getting frustrated and angry with Cole. He didn't want to stay at home and he wanted to do something fun. Cole kept saying no and wouldn't budge. + +Finally, Ben had had enough. He decided to take matters into his own hands and take Cole with him on the picnic, whether Cole wanted to or not! He grabbed his friend's arm and dragged him to the picnic spot. + +Once there, Ben urged Cole to enjoy the picnic. But even then, Cole was still in trouble. He was adamant not to have a good time. Eventually, Ben's creative ideas won out and Cole ended up having a great time. + +The end! +One day Joe, who was very humble, had a great idea. He wanted to paint a joke. So he got out some paints and brushes and set to work. He painted a big yellow sun with a big smiley face in the middle. Everyone who saw it laughed, it was so funny! Joe was so happy that his painting made people laugh. He was very proud of his work and kept on painting more jokes. Everyone who saw his paintings were very impressed. Joe enjoyed painting his jokes, it made him so happy. +Once upon a time there was a bad cat. He was always up to no good. He loved to chase birds and play in mud puddles. Everyone in the town was scared of him. + +One day a brave little girl decided to try and catch the bad cat. She made a plan and she got a big box and waited. Sure enough, late one night the bad cat came walking by. When he came close to her, she quickly opened the box and jumped out. She tried to catch the cat, but he was too fast. + +The girl tried and tried but she just couldn't catch the bad cat. Then one day, she had an idea. She put some of her favorite treats in the box and waited patiently. Soon enough, the bad cat came back. When he saw the treats, he couldn't help himself. He jumped right into the box. + +The brave girl quickly closed the box and she caught the bad cat. Everyone in the town was happy and cheered for the brave girl. She became a hero that day and the bad cat never caused any trouble again. +Once there was a three year old named Danny. He loved to decorate things with his crayons and stickers. Every day, Danny's mom would buy milk from the grocery store. + +One day, Danny decided to decorate the milk carton to surprise his mom. He made it look really bright and colourful. + +When Danny's mom returned with the milk, she was amazed to see the colourful carton. She reached out to give Danny a hug and said warmly, "Thank you for being so compassionate and kind". Danny smiled and was very happy. + +Danny's mom made sure to keep the carton for a few more days, so that every time she looked at it, it reminded her of Danny's kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog called Rex. Rex was quite an alert pup and always keenly watched his post. He liked to guard his house and yard. + +One day, Rex's owners told him something important. They said, "Rex, you must not permit any strangers in the house." + +Rex was happy to comply to his owners' wishes and paid careful attention to the post. + +One sunny afternoon, Rex saw a visitor at the gate. The visitor cheerily asked if he could enter. He said, "Hello Rex, I promise I won't cause any trouble. Can I come in?" + +Rex felt uncertain about what to do. He looked to his owners for help but they were both asleep. In the end, Rex decided not to permit the visitor in. He firmly said, "No, I cannot let you in. I'm sorry." + +The visitor was not happy with Rex's answer but he still respected Rex's decision. He thanked Rex for being polite and went away. + +Rex's owners were very proud of Rex when they woke up. They praised him for following their instructions and for remaining alert even when he was feeling confused. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to never forget instructions that our elders give us. It is important to be patient and remain alert when faced with difficult decisions. +Once upon a time, there was an impatient dog. He always wanted everything quickly, and he was always hungry. + +One day, the impatient dog found a big tub of cream. He quickly put his nose in and licked the cream all up. It was so tasty, so he decided to bite into the tub. He bit and he bit until all the cream was gone. + +The dog felt full and happy. But a few moments later, he started to feel very itchy. He scratched and scratched, until he could bear it no more. The cream had made him very sick! + +The dog never ate cream again. He learned his lesson to be patient and wait when it came to food. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Gemma, who loved to play in her garden. She had a spade and she worked in the garden all day, making little piles of soil and then brushing it away. + +One day she found a piece of string in her garden. She was so excited and she picked it up and examined it carefully. She tied it around her neck and went back to playing in the garden. + +But then, Gemma's mom came looking for her. She was very upset because Gemma was playing with something she shouldn't have been and had a piece of string tied around her neck. Gemma's mom scolded her and Gemma started to cry. + +Gemma's mom then explained to her that when she's playing in the garden, she shouldn't play with things she doesn't know. She needs to be careful and not pick up things she doesn't understand - that way, she won't get into trouble. + +Gemma learned an important lesson that day - don't pick up things that you don't understand as it might lead to trouble. She never picked up a piece of string again and was always careful when playing in the garden. +Once there was a young rabbit who wanted to explore. He hopped around looking for an adventure. He didn't know what he would find, but he was excited. + +He hopped until he came to a strip of tall grass. On the grass stood a tall tower. The rabbit thought that it would be fun to climb it, so he hopped in. + +When he climbed to the top, he saw a lion. The lion said, "I'm the king of the jungle. You have to obey me!" The rabbit was frightened, but he knew he should resist the lion. + +The lion roared and jumped forward, but the rabbit hopped away. He hoped to outrun the lion, but the lion was too fast. The lion grabbed the rabbit in his big, strong jaws, and the rabbit screamed. + +The young rabbit learned his lesson that you should never resist someone bigger and stronger than you. The moral is to never challenge someone more powerful than yourself. +Once there was a girl named Lily. Lily was three years old and she was very proud. One day she was in her backyard playing with her toys. She found a whistle and was very excited. She put the whistle to her lips and blew softly. + +When she heard the sound, it matched perfectly with the birds that were singing in the trees. Lily was so proud of herself. She took the whistle everywhere she went and blew into it when she was happy. + +People stopped in the street to hear her and they smiled when they heard her whistle. Even her parents were proud of her. + +Lily will always remember the day she found the whistle and how it made her feel so proud. The whistle will always match the song in her heart. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was playing in his backyard when he saw something fearful in the sky. He quickly ran inside and asked his mom, "Mom, what is that fearful thing in the sky?" His mom smiled and said, "That's a big, white cloud. It's beautiful, isn't it?" + +Tom nodded and stepped back outside. He reached up to the sky and tried to fold the cloud. He then laughed, still not believing that it was a cloud. His mom came out and said, "Tom, clouds can't be folded. Why don't you rub the cloud and see what happens?" + +Tom touched the cloud and found that it was soft. He rubbed it with his hands and then put his face up close and smelled it. He said, "It smells like rain." + +Tom smiled and hugged his mom. He said, "Thanks, Mom! That was fun!" His mom smiled and hugged him back. She said, "When you don't understand something, don't be fearful. Just ask your mom and she will help you find the answers you need!" +Once upon a time there was a bald daddy who had a wallet. His little daughter was very curious and she wanted to see inside the wallet. Surprisingly, the daddy said no. The little girl was very disappointed and started to cry. + +"Why can't I look in the wallet, daddy?" she asked. + +Daddy touched her head and smiled. "It is okay, sweetheart. I just want you to understand something. Just like you need to dress nice before you go out, I also need to keep my wallet safe." + +The little girl thought for a moment, then smiled. Daddy was right. She hugged him and asked for permission again. This time daddy agreed and let her look inside the wallet. + +The little girl blushed with delight - the wallet was full of pieces of paper and coins. But, this time she understood what daddy was teaching her. Even though it was so tempting, she hugged him and said "Thank you daddy. I won't look in your wallet again". + +The moral of the story is that it's important to always respect the belongings of other people. It's better to ask permission than be curious and take something that isn't yours. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very organized. Everywhere he went he kept all of his things in neat piles. One day when he finished his work, he thought he would make lunch for himself. He took out some pieces of bread and added some ham and cheese, and then he made himself a yummy sandwich. + +But then he heard someone knock at his door. He was surprised, since no one usually visited him. He opened the door and there stood a hungry little girl. The girl asked if he had any food to share with her. + +The boy thought for a moment and then he offered her the sandwich he had just made. He told her to take it and enjoy it. The girl looked at him gratefully and thanked him sincerely. + +In the end, the boy was glad he had offered the sandwich to the little girl. He learnt that it was better to share what you have with others instead of hoarding it all for yourself. Sharing not only made him happy, but it made the girl happy too. +John and his mom were in the kitchen cooking. “Why don’t you help me make this nice surprise?†John’s mom asked John. John said, “No, I’m too lazy, I don’t want to cook.†His mother said, “Okay, but you’ll be surprised when you find out what it is!†+ +John finished helping his mom cook. She made a cake. John was so excited to try the cake! His mom said, “Wait until the cake is cool, before you try it!†+ +But John was too excited to wait. He took a big bite and was shocked! The cake was not sweet, but very sour! John started to cry and said, “I don’t like this cake!†His mom said, “Don’t worry, it was a mistake, I was supposed to add sugar but I forgot!†+ +John was still upset, but he was happy he didn’t have to be lazy and cook anymore. +The sun was high in the sky and Bob was very thirsty. He saw a big melon, lying in the dry grass. Its bright green colour and spots made it look nice and delicious. He eagerly picked it up and took a big bite. But Bob soon discovered that the juicy melon was all dried up! He was so disappointed. + +Bob decided to take a nap in the grass while he waited for rain. While he was dreaming, the clouds rolled in and it began to rain. Soon, tiny drops of water started to fall on Bob's face. He woke up to see the sun peeking out from behind the clouds. The dry grass was now wet and the air was filled with the smell of rain. + +Bob was excited and he ran back to the melon he had been dreaming about. He was happy to find it was now full of juicy goodness! He enjoyed the sweet taste of the now plump melon. + +Bob had learned an important lesson that day - the dryness of things can change depending on how the weather can be. +Once there was a little girl named Sandy. She was very intelligent and always happy. She had a big, bright heart that was ready to pour out love to the world. + +One day Sandy went for a walk in the woods. While she was strolling along, she saw a large tree that seemed to call to her. She decided to climb it to have a better look around. + +As Sandy made her way up the tree, she noticed something in the branches. It was a magical box! Excitedly, she reached out and opened the box. Inside she found a shining, golden heart! + +The heart was so bright and beautiful! Sandy took the heart and smiled. She knew that it must be made of love and that its power could pour out from her own heart to those around her. + +From that day on, Sandy used the golden heart to spread love and kindness to the world. Her smart and kind heart touched many people and brought joy wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jill. She was only three years old, and she was so brave. One day, Jill wanted to go on an adventure. So she stepped outside and found a cold leather boot. She loved it so much and she wanted to wear it. + +Jill put the cold leather boot on her foot and felt really special. She stepped out onto the patio and it was shining in the sunlight. She stepped all around the garden, feeling so brave. + +Then, when Jill looked up at the sky, she saw a big bird flying. It was so beautiful. Jill waved to the bird as it flew away. She waved her cold leather boot in the air, and it felt so magical. + +Jill was so happy on her adventure. She had found something special and made a new friend. Then she stepped back inside and went to show her parents her special boot. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf band. Everyone in the band was deaf, but they still needed to play their music. So they had a special way of playing. They used drums, guitars and other instruments, but they also used their hands to feel the beat and the vibrations of the music. + +The band needed some help, so they invited some kids to join. The kids all loved the music and followed the beat, using their hands and feet. + +The band was very happy to have the kids join them, and the kids had a lot of fun. Together, they played some beautiful music and it made them all smile. + +The band and the kids are still playing together today. They now have lots of fun together, helping each other make deaf music so everyone can enjoy it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named John. John liked to wander in the meadow near his home. One day, John started to wander far and got lost. He was frightened. + +John saw a scarecrow in the meadow and asked for help. The scarecrow said "Come with me. I can help you". John followed the scarecrow and soon came to the scarecrow's house. + +The scarecrow's house was full of delicious soup! John was so happy to have some soup and the scarecrow was very kind to him. After eating, John felt safe and the scarecrow said "This is a lesson for you: Always stay close to home and don't wander too far". + +John thanked the scarecrow and hopped happily back home. He vowed never to wander too far again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jessie who loved to play in the park. She especially loved to sit on the green seat and swing. Every day she would go to the park and swing until the sun set. + +One night, Jessie was at the park and something strange happened. Some naughty children decided to steal the green seat from the park and take it away. Jessie was very sad. She loved the seat so much. + +Jessie had a brilliant idea. She went around the town and asked people in the neighborhood if they had seen her seat. Finally, she found a friendly old man who had seen the naughty children stealing the seat. + +The old man was very kind and generous. He went to a store, bought a new seat and gave it to Jessie. Jessie hugged the old man and said that she would love the seat forever. + +The end. +One day, a 3-year old was walking around his house. He looked around the corner and noticed something unusual. + +He saw a bookshelf. It was green, tall and wide with lots of books on it. The 3-year old was very curious. He walked up to the bookshelf and asked his mom, “What is this?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “It’s a bookshelf. You can use it to store books.†+ +The 3-year old was amazed. He reached out to touch it. He noticed that the bookshelf was very smooth and cold. He asked his mom, “Where did it come from?†+ +His mom said, “It came from the store. It’s very special and unusual. We can put our favorite books on it.†+ +The 3-year old smiled and said, “I like it!†+Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very happy and wanted to show everyone how much she loved them. + +So every night before she went to bed, she would go outside in her backyard and send soft white snowflakes into the sky. They floated up to the stars, twinkling and shimmering like diamonds. + +This made Lucy very happy and she would giggle with delight as she watched them fly away. Everyone around was in awe of her magical snow that filled the night sky with beauty and wonder. + +And from then on, every night Lucy continued to send soft white snowflakes into the sky. Her love filled the whole world with beauty and joy. +Chuck, a cute little bird, peered through the window of his nest. He wanted to see if it was clean! + +Chuck's best friend, Freddy, was standing nearby. "What are you doing, Chuck?" Freddy said. + +Chuck fluffed up his feathers. "I'm looking to see if my nest is clean," he said. "I want to make sure it's just right for me." + +Freddy smiled. "If you want, I can help you make it even cleaner. I can make it sparkle!" + +Chuck thought about it for a moment. He loved his nest and wanted it to be perfect. He smiled at Freddy. "Yes, please! That would be wonderful!" + +So, the two of them worked together to make the nest even cleaner. With their help, the nest was soon bright and sparkling. It was perfect! + +Chuck was very happy. His nest was clean and he knew he would love living there. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to carry a special promise across the world. It was an interesting promise and he wanted to give it to his parents, who lived far away. He knew that it was a very important promise and he decided to carry it all the way to them. + +The little boy asked many people to help him carry the promise, but no one could help. He was very sad but he didn't give up. He decided to carry the promise himself, and he packed it safely in his backpack. + +The boy started his journey and he kept going and going. He crossed rivers, mountains and forests, and no matter how tired he was, he never stopped. Finally, he arrived at his parents' house. His parents were so happy to see him and he was so happy to see them. + +The little boy gave them the promise he had been carrying and it made them very happy. They hugged him and thanked him for being so brave and strong. From that day on, they all kept their promise and they were very happy because they all stayed together. +Once upon a time there lived a family. The family had an amazing car. Every day the dad put gas in the car and the car drove fast. + +One day the family decided to go on a trip. They packed up their things and put them in the car. The dad put in some more gas and they part. They drove for many hours until they reached their destination. + +When they arrived, the family was amazed. They looked at the amazing sights and did some fun activities. Then they part again. + +On the way back home the car had lots of gas and went quickly. When they arrived, they were so happy and thanked the car for taking them on such an amazing trip. +One day, Jack and his mama were walking near the beach. Jack saw a small card near the sand. He went to pick it up and saw it was a funny card. He was excited and asked his mama, "What is this?" + +Mama smiled and said, "It's a special card." + +Jack asked, "What does it do?" + +Mama said, "It can make you feel happy." + +Jack wanted to find out more, so he asked, "Can I keep it?" + +Mama said, "Yes, but you must promise to be careful. It is a very fragile card." + +Jack was scared but he still wanted to keep the card. He was getting eager to find out what it could do. + +Mama said, "Let's go inside and I'll show you." + +Jack was a bit frightened but he also wanted to explore this special card. So he urged mama to take him inside. + +Jack followed his mama inside and they had a lot of fun playing with the special card. Jack was amazed at the special card and he never wanted the fun to end. +One day, a boy went to the zoo. He wanted to see the animals. He saw a parrot in a cage. He wanted to make it turn around. He was happy because it was easy. + +The boy opened the cage and the parrot flew away. The boy was afraid but the parrot landed on his shoulder. The parrot was very happy to be out of the cage. + +The boy and parrot turned around the zoo and looked at all the different animals. The boy smiled and felt proud to have a parrot flying around him. + +After a few hours, the boy had to leave the zoo. He slowly opened the cage again, and the parrot went inside. The parrot was sad to see him go, but the boy smiled and told him it was easy to be free. +Once there was a little girl called Poppy. She was very excited, because today was a special day. Today she was able to go out on the river on a raft. + +Poppy skipped excitedly down to the river. She was wearing her favourite yellow dress and her sunhat. + +When she got to the river she saw her raft was ready. It was bright blue, and it had two oars. It was just the right size for Poppy. + +She got onto the raft, and pushed off. She started to paddle, and soon the raft was moving. She looked around and saw the ducks and swans in the river. + +Poppy felt very proud to be out on the river. She was finally ready to go rafting! +Tommy was so excited. He was getting a great invitation! His mom had told him it was special, so he was very excited to see what he was invited to. He opened the envelope and looked inside. It was a beautiful party invitation! + +"Mom!" he said. "Can I go to the party?" + +His mom smiled. "Yes, you can," she replied. "But you will need to go to the store and buy a gift for the birthday girl." + +Tommy was so happy he jumped up and down. He couldn't wait to go the store and pick out a great present. + +When Tommy got to the store, he asked the clerk for help and found the most wonderful present. He couldn't wait to give it to the birthday girl! + +When his mom opened the invitation, she couldn't believe how excited Tommy was. "That was a great choice Tommy! I'm sure she will love it!" + +Tommy smiled. He was so happy and couldn't wait to give the present at the party! +Kathy and Lisa were best friends who loved to play in the park. One day when they were playing tag, Lisa started to get tired. She was heavier than Kathy and couldn't run as fast. + +Kathy said, "Why don't we split into two teams, so it's fair?" Lisa happily agreed and Kathy smiled. + +They split into two teams and ran and laughed around the park. After the game was over, Kathy smiled and said, "That was a success!" + +Lisa said, "That was awesome! Let's do it again soon?" + +Kathy laughed and said, "Let's split into two teams and do it again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ann. She was excited to go for a walk in the park with her mom. + +When they arrived, she saw that the grass was dry and dusty. She noticed some other children playing and they looked very happy. Ann asked her mom if she could join them. Her mom shrugged and said it was okay. + +Ann ran to join the other kids, but they were not so friendly. They laughed at her and pointed at her dress. Ann felt embarrassed and ashamed. She looked down at the ground and said nothing. + +The other kids started getting louder and louder and soon Ann's mom came to rescue her. Ann wanted to stay but she didn't have the courage. She followed her mom and they went home. + +When they arrived, Ann's mom looked at her with a sad mouth. She opened her arms and gave her a big hug. Ann was embarrassed and ashamed and she felt like she had done something wrong. She didn't understand why she had to leave the park and she started to cry. + +Ann's mom tried to comfort her, but she felt so embarrassed that she didn't know what to say. Ann just hugged her mom and cried until she fell asleep in her arms. + +The next morning Ann was still ashamed and she didn't want to talk about the park. She just hugged her mom and made sure to never go there again. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who wanted to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. She searched near and far, but she couldn't find it. + +One day, she noticed a penny on the ground, and she decided to pick it up. She was so happy to find it and thought it was such a helpful thing to do. + +Suddenly she heard a voice coming from the clouds. It said “Thank You for picking up that penny. Your actions were so helpful.†+ +The young girl looked up in surprise. A friendly giant was looking down at her from the clouds. He said “If you want to find your pot of gold you need to keep on doing helpful acts just like picking up that penny. That will make a pathway of gold.†+ +Then the young girl smiled and thanked the giant. She knew that she had learned a valuable lesson. + +From then on, the young girl kept on lifting up pennies and helping people whenever she could. She eventually found her pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and was grateful for all the helpful things she had done to make it happen. +Once there was a boy and he always felt very tired. His mom and dad said it was time to relax so they turned on the television. On the television there was an orange show and it was very fun. + +The boy lay down on the couch and watched the orange show. It was so exciting that he forgot about being tired. He laughed and smiled and felt happy and relaxed. + +After awhile the boy's eyes started to close and he fell into a deep, cozy sleep. His mom and dad were very happy that the orange show helped him relax. + +The next day the boy felt much better. He couldn't wait to watch the orange show again so he could relax and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. The painter had a job to do. But it was not so easy! The painter had to pinch very, very tight. It was hard work. + +The painter was getting very tired and he felt a sharp pinch. It hurt! He looked at his fingers and saw that they were very sore. He was so sad and he cried. + +But then his friends came to help! They brought him some cream to put on his fingers, so the pinch didn't hurt as much anymore. The painter was so happy and thanked his friends. + +The painter worked very hard and soon the job was done. He was relieved and the pinch was gone. He thanked his friends again and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time there was a foolish black cat who loved to sleep. He would sleep all day long, from morning to night. One day the cat was sleeping in a patch of sun when he was startled by a noise. Something was rustling in the bushes! The cat crept closer and saw a mouse! + +The mouse was so small and he had the biggest eyes. The cat was so curious that he wanted to chase it. But he was so sleepy, so he decided to take a nap instead. He curled up near the mouse and started to snooze. + +The mouse was soon sound asleep, too. The sun made them both feel so warm and fuzzy inside. When they woke up, they were both still safe and happy. Since then, they have been good friends and always take naps together when they are feeling foolish. +Once upon a time, there was a huge tree. It was a very special tree, because it was filled with wisdom. Everyone in the land was curious about the tree and wanted to learn what secrets it held. So one day, the tree decided to serve the people. + +A small man with a white beard appeared at the tree and called the people together. He said, “If you listen closely, this tree will share its wisdom with you.†Everyone gathered around the tree and listened closely to what it said. + +The people were amazed by the huge tree. They listened to its words of wisdom and soon began to understand many things. This made them very happy and they thanked the tree for serving them. + +The tree was glad to help and then quietly went back to its home in the forest. It was happy to share its wisdom and help the people. Everyone was very grateful to the huge tree for all it had done. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Jan. They lived in a big field and had lots of fun playing together. One day, Jack wanted to try something new and he had an idea to make his own spicy food. So, he gathered some ingredients but Jan did not like spicy food. + +Jack asked Jan to help him, but he refused. He warned Jack that he shouldn't mess around with spices. But Jack was determined, so he cooked his special spicy food. Unfortunately, it was too spicy and it smelt very bad! + +Jan was angry and he destroyed the field. He said that Jack should never have disobeyed him by making the spicy food. Jack was so sad, he cried and said sorry. But Jan was still very angry. + +After a while Jan realised he should never have been angry with his best friend. So he decided to clean up the mess and help Jack make a new field together. They both had lots of fun together, and Jack learnt his lesson about not always having to do things his own way! +Once upon a time, there was a bad man who lived in a filthy house. He kept a lot of animals in cages. The animals were sad. They wanted to escape. + +One day, one of the animals found a fork. He knew it would help him to escape. He started to loosen the bars of the cage. + +After a long time, the animal finally managed to escape. He ran away from the filthy house as fast as he could. + +The other animals were so happy! They all managed to escape too. They were free now and were never going back to that terrible place. They were so relieved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She had long yellow hair and liked to go on lots of adventures. Today, she was on a special journey. She was looking for a very special berry. + +So, off Emily went with her basket, and she walked through the forest. Suddenly, she saw something. It was a berry! It was small and pale, but Emily knew this was the one she was looking for. + + She carefully put it in her basket and kept walking. All of a sudden, she heard something. It was a voice. The voice said, “Come, Emily!†It was a magical voice, and it wanted Emily to come closer. + +Emily walked forward, and soon she was standing in front of a big pale berry bush. All around her were pale berries, more than she could ever imagine. Emily smiled and picked enough berries to fill her basket. + +With a big smile, Emily walked back home. With this special berry and other pale berries, she was going to make a special treat! +Dave was walking along when he heard someone calling for help. He looked around, but he couldn't see where the voice was coming from. As he continued to look, Dave noticed a bush shaking. He carefully stepped closer and saw a little mouse hiding behind it. Dave smiled. He could tell it was harmless. + +The mouse explained that it had gotten lost while looking for its mother. It was so worried it would never find her again. Dave offered to point the mouse in the right direction, but he soon realized he had forgotten exactly where it had come from. + +The mouse was so scared, but Dave stayed with it and promised he could get it home. Together, they searched and searched until they saw a familiar looking meadow in the distance. As they got closer, they were surprised to see the mouse's mother waiting there. She had been searching for her little one everywhere! + +The mouse and its mother shared a big, happy hug and thanked Dave for his help. Dave was so excited as he watched them head home. He was glad that he had not forgotten the friendly, harmless mouse in its time of need. +Once there was a little girl named Jane, who was three years old. She was an alert and curious girl, who loved to explore. + +One day Jane was out playing in the playground and found an old, rusty watch. She picked it up and started to celebrate. She ran around the playground, proudly showing her watch to all her friends. + +Suddenly, she bumped into an old, grumpy man. He grabbed the watch from her and said, "This watch is mine! You can't have it!" Jane started to cry and was very upset. + +She ran to her father and told him about the old man. Her father was alert and immediately took action. He put on his brave face and marched to the playground. When he saw the old man, he said, "Please give my daughter back her watch." The old man hesitated, and then reluctantly handed it over. + +Now Jane and her father celebrate their victory together. They laugh and play with the watch, looking forward to many more happy days ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very anxious, because it was her first day of school. She was 3 years old, and she had never been to school before. + +When Lucy arrived at school, she was welcomed by the teacher. The teacher smiled at Lucy and said, "Welcome to school, Lucy! Are you feeling a bit anxious?" + +When Lucy nodded, the teacher said, "That's okay! When we are anxious about something, it's because we don't know what to expect. So, I will explain it to you. School is a place where you get to learn new things and share your opinion." + +Lucy listened carefully as the teacher explained that in school she would be able to make new friends and explore new things. When the teacher was finished explaining, Lucy felt a little better. She smiled and said, "I'm looking forward to it!" + +The teacher nodded and said, "That's wonderful! School is fun and I'm sure you will have a great time." + +And she was right! Lucy quickly made new friends and learned lots of new things. She had so much fun in school that she was no longer anxious. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends who lived in a small village. Their names were Sarah and Lucy. + +One day, Sarah and Lucy were walking in the forest looking for interesting things. Then suddenly, Lucy spotted a bottle of oil. She was so excited that she asked Sarah "What is this?". Sarah replied, "That is oil. See how it shines!" + +Sarah reached out to touch the bottle and suddenly, the bottle started to speak! "Please don't take me. I am very valuable," it said. But Sarah already had her hands on the bottle and picked it up. + +Lucy became very envious of Sarah. She wanted the oil just as much as Sarah. She frowned and asked Sarah, "Can I have some of the oil?". Sarah answered, "No, the oil is mine. Go and find your own oil." + +But Lucy wouldn't take no for an answer. She tried and tried to get a piece of the oil but in the end, she was unsuccessful. Sarah was still the only one with the oil. + +And so, Sarah went home with the bottle of oil, happy in the knowledge that she was the only one who had it. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to go for a walk, so she asked her mom if she could go outside. Her mom said yes and Lucy was so excited. She put on her shoes and went out. + +On the way, she saw a big dog and it scared her. She looked around, but she didn't know what to do. Then she saw her friend, Andy. She ran to him and said, "Help me, Andy!" + +Andy smiled, took her hand and said, "Don't be scared, Lucy. The dog won't hurt you, he's just curious." He held her hand and they kept walking. + +When they finally arrived home, Lucy thanked Andy for helping her. As a thank you, she grabbed some helpful medicine from her mom's cupboard and gave it to Andy. Andy thanked her and Lucy was so happy she helped her friend. +Once upon a time, a small bird flew into a sweet nest. It looked so cosy that the bird wanted to stay and live in it. + +Suddenly, a bigger bird appeared! It said in a gruff voice, "This nest belongs to me!" + +The small bird blinked in surprise. It replied, "But it looks so comfy and sweet". + +The big bird replied, "That may be true, but I made this nest and it is mine". + +The small bird did not want to give up. It had found its perfect home. So it said, "Please let me stay here! I will be very careful and make sure the nest is nice and neat". + +The big bird thought for a while and finally nodded. It said, "Yeah, alright. You can stay. But remember to keep it neat!" + +The small bird blinked happily and thanked the big bird for its kindness. The little bird went on to make its sweet nest a home. +Mum was getting ready to clean the house. She bent down to her three year old daughter and said, “Let’s clean the house together, it will be fun!â€. Her daughter smiled and eagerly agreed. + +First, they cleaned the living room. Mum taught her daughter how to put her toys away and to make her bed. After that, the kitchen was looking sparkly and tidy. They moved onto the bathroom, which was a tough job. + +When they were finished, Mum asked her daughter if she wanted to go for a walk. The little girl's eyes lit up as she said yes. They took a big walk down the road and saw some interesting things. But there was something else that looked different. Mum asked, “What do you see?†+ +The little girl pointed and said, “That’s a big pile of rubbish!†+ +Mum smiled, knowing that this was their next challenge. She took her daughter’s hand and said, “Let’s get to work. That pile needs to be cleaned.†Together, they picked up the rubbish from the road and put it in the bin. It was a tough job, but at the end, the road looked much better! +Once there were two friends called Tim and Tellie. They were walking together in the park. Tim said, “Let’s share a mint!†Tellie was very impatient. “Yes! Please give me a mint!†she said. + +Tim grabbed the mint and broke it in two. He gave half to Tellie. She was so happy. + +She said, “Thank you for sharing with me, Tim!†Tim smiled and said, “You’re welcome. Now let’s go and have some fun!†They went off to play in the park, happy and laughing. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Paul. He was only three years old. Every day, Paul's mommy and daddy took him to the park near his house. It was Paul's favorite place to play. + +One afternoon, Paul's mommy and daddy took him to the park like they did every day. As they were walking, they heard a mysterious pinching sound. Paul looked all around and saw something strange under a tree. + +Paul ran to the tree and calling out, he said, "What's making that noise?" Peeking around the tree, Paul saw a little cricket. + +The cricket looked up at Paul and said, "Hello Paul! I'm making this noise because it's almost noon. I'm trying to tell everyone it's time for lunch!" Paul was surprised and said, "Really? That's so cool!" + +Paul and the cricket said goodbye, and Paul ran back to his mom and dad. Paul told them all about the little cricket he met and they were all amazed at how mysterious the pinching sound was. +Once there was a little boat on the lake, gently rocking on the water. The sun shone on the little boat and it felt happy. + +But then the wind blew. It was powerful and it made the boat sway. The wind was harsh and the boat was worried. + +But then a bigger boat came and it allowed the small boat to hide between it's sides. The wind was no longer harsh and the boat felt safe. + +The bigger boat sailed away and then the wind was gentle again. The little boat was happy and it sailed along the lake, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jonny. He was only three years old and was very curious about the world around him. He asked lots of questions, which often drove his parents crazy, but he was just eager to learn. + +One day, Jonny's parents decided to test his curiosity. They set him a challenge - to follow a spicy smell that wafted through the house. From kitchen to bedroom, the smell became stronger and stronger. Jonny eagerly followed the aroma, with his parents in tow. + +Finally Jonny arrived at the dining room. He opened the door and looked inside. To his surprise, there was a massive bowl of steaming spicy noodles on the table. His eyes lit up and a huge smile spread across his face. The test was a success! +Once upon a time, there was a brave hero who lived in a small village. He was always ready to help people in need. + +One day, an evil enemy attacked the village. Everyone was scared and ran away. But the hero wasn't afraid. He shouted loudly, "I'm here to save the day!" + +The evil enemy was not happy. He was ready to fight, but the hero beat him easily. Everyone in the village cheered for their hero. + +But then, another problem happened. It started to rain, and the ground became very dirty. The hero's clothes were covered in mud. + +Surprisingly, the hero didn't mind being dirty. He shouted, "We have won! Let's celebrate!" + +Everyone laughed and thanked the hero for his bravery. They knew they would always be safe because the hero was on their side. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was very anxious to go outside and explore the big field near her house. One day she decided to do it. + +She ran to the field, so excited to see all the things she could find. She was searching for little rocks and flowers, when suddenly she tripped on a root and fell down. And then she realized that she had lost her favorite toy. + +Sarah started to panic and started crying. She looked and searched everywhere but couldn't find it. She knew that if she didn't find it soon, her mom would be really mad. + +But no matter how hard she looked, it was nowhere to be found. She was getting more and more anxious, but the toy was lost. + +Suddenly, Sarah heard a sound a few feet away. She heard someone yelling. It was ither mom calling her name. Finally, she had to give up her search and go back home, all alone and sad, without her favorite toy. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Mary. Mary was a very curious girl and she wanted to explore the world. One day she went on an adventure. + +She walked through the park and came to a lake. She saw lots of different types of animals around the lake. She was very excited! + +Mary saw all the animals drinking from the lake. She wanted to have a drink too, so she bent down and took a sip. It was the most delicious drink she had ever had! She couldn't believe how tasty it was. + +After she had her drink, Mary started counting the animals. She realized there were the same number of animals drinking from the lake. She thought that was really useful. + +Mary was so happy that she had found such a wonderful thing. She smiled and went on her way! +John was a small boy. He was only three years old. One day, John was walking outside and he noticed something white in the sky. It wasn't the clouds, it was something different. He was curious and he wanted to find out more. So he asked his mom, "Mom, what is that white thing in the sky?" + +Mom replied, "That is the moon, John. It is a light in the sky that comes out at night." + +John thought about it for a moment and then exclaimed, "I want to go see it!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Maybe one night we can go outside and look at the moon together. It will be light, and you can see it in the sky." + +John was so happy and he couldn't wait to go see the moon. He was ready to see the big white light in the sky! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Joe. One day, Joe went on a walk with his mom. They stopped to pick grapes in a big, green field. Joe was having so much fun picking they grapes, but then something scary happened. + +Suddenly, Joe saw a big, hairy spider crawling up the grape vine. He got so scared that he stopped moving altogether. His mom saw how scared Joe was and quickly grabbed a stick to stop the spider. It scurried away and the grape picking continued. + +Joe was so brave and finished picking all the grapes in the field. Mom was very proud and they both enjoyed a snack of delicious, juicy grapes. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young woman walking in the woods. Suddenly, she heard a very loud and scary scream. The woman became very scared and started to run away. She ran for a long time and eventually came to a clearing in the woods. + +In the clearing she saw a large, dark figure. The woman screamed again - it was so loud and so scary! The figure came closer and closer to her. + +But then, the figure spoke. It said “Don’t be scared. I’m your friend.†The woman was shocked and she realised that it was just a small girl. The girl was only three years old and she had been screaming here in the woods as she was playing. + +The woman was so relieved that she laughed and hugged the little girl. From then on, they became the best of friends and never screamed in the woods again! +Once upon a time, there was a perfect ship in a calm sea. It was a bright sky, and the sun was shining down. + +The ship was floating along when suddenly a rain cloud appeared in the sky. Big drops of water started to pour down, and the ship got very wet. + +The little boy who was on the ship looked up at the sky, and he exclaimed, "Oh no! We are going to get soaked!" His dad put his arm around him, and said, "Don't worry. We've got this beautiful ship to protect us!" + +The rain kept coming, but it didn't seem to bother the little boy and his dad. They sat on the deck and watched as the ship bobbed on the waves. + +The storm soon passed and the sun came back out. The little boy smiled at his dad, and said, "Look! The ship is perfect again!" + +His dad smiled and nodded, "Yes, the rain made it shine even brighter." +Max had a new toy. It was a monster. He loved it. Every day he would call it by name. One day, the monster got very angry. It started to grow and grow, until it was huge. Max was so scared, he ran away. Suddenly, the monster chased after him. Max ran and ran, but the monster was too fast. Max screamed and screamed, but no one came. In the end, the monster caught him, and Max was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly girl. She wanted to find a new land to explore. + +One day, she found a new land in the sky. It was a beautiful place with many things to explore! She was so excited. + +The girl flew to the new land. But when she got there, the ground was melting! She was so sad and scared. + +She flew away as fast as she could. But the land was too hot and the ground was getting hotter. Soon, the girl was so far away that she could no longer see the land. + +The friendly girl was never able to explore the new land. She felt so sad and disappointed. She never went back to the land that melted away. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and loved exploring the world. One day, Mia decided to go for a walk and see what mysteries lied around her. She was so curious and excited about her adventure. + +As she was walking, Mia slipped and her knee started to hurt. She started to cry, but then a compassionate woman came to help her. She was so kind to Mia, even if Mia didn't know her. The woman bandaged up Mia's knee and helped her up. + +Mia thanked the kind woman and kept exploring. She soon forgot about her slip and was soon full of joy and wonder at the mystery of the world. Mia was happy to keep exploring, knowing that she could find a kind person if things ever went wrong. +Once upon a time there was a yellow billboard in a meadow. This billboard was the only thing in the meadow and it stood quiet and still. No one paid it much attention until one day a little girl came to visit. She stepped into the meadow and saw the yellow billboard and was curious. She started to explore it and as she did she forgot all of her troubles and began to relax. She enjoyed the peaceful meadow and knew her day would be filled with fun. After a while she decided to take a break and sat near the yellow billboard. As she sat and relaxed, she smiled, knowing that this special place could be her new hidden spot. +One day, Timmy was taking a bath and washing his feet. He soaped up his toes and scrubbed them with a soft cloth. + +Suddenly, Timmy felt funny. Everything around him started spinning and he felt dizzy. He held onto the edge of the tub. + +"Mommy, I'm dizzy!" Timmy shouted. + +Mommy rushed in and held him tight. "It's okay, Timmy. You just need to take a deep breath," she said. + +Timmy took a deep breath and soon his dizzy feeling went away. He continued washing his toes and finished his bath. When he came out, Mommy gave him a big hug. He felt so happy and safe in her arms. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Julia. Julia was three years old and she was growing every day. Her body got bigger and she learned new things. + +Julia liked to play in the garden. She played with her toys and the birds would fly around. When she got tired she would lie down in the grass and feel the sunshine on her little face. + +One day, her mom said it was time to have a bath so she brought out the big pink bathtub. Julia was happy to get in and she washed her body with the nice smelling soap. She splashed her toes in the warm water and felt happy and refreshed. + +After her bath, Julia put on her favorite dress, a beautiful blue one with lots of stars on it. She was so excited that she twirled around and around feeling the fabric around her. + +Every day, Julia was growing. Her body changed and as she learned more and more. Every day was a wonderful journey and Julia enjoyed it very much. She was happy to be growing and having so many nice experiences. +One day, a soldier was walking in the forest. He was having a brilliant time, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the woods. Suddenly, he heard a voice urge him to turn around. + +He was shocked! He quickly spun around and saw a group of small children who were pointing and laughing at him. + +The soldier was scared, but he also felt angry. These children were too small to be a threat. He asked them why they had urged him to turn around. + +The children replied that they had seen a bright, shiny object glimmering in the trees and wanted to show it to the soldier. But the soldier didn't trust them. He wanted to get away from them as soon as possible. + +The soldier thanked the children for their advice, but urged them to never to do something like that again. He then turned and left, relieved that he had avoided a potentially dangerous situation. +Once upon a time, there was a soft tube. It was an ordinary tube, just like any other. But it glowed! All around the tube, its light shone brightly, like a little sun. + +The tube didn't just stay in one place, though. It bobbed around and traveled through the air. It flew in circles and spirals, like a butterfly in the wind. Everywhere it went, it spread its soft glow. + +Soon, the tube found a little girl. She was so excited to see the light! She looked at it with wide eyes and stretched out her hands. She reached for the tube, and it touched her skin. + +The girl smiled. The glow of the tube was warm and gentle. She felt happy, knowing that she could keep the tube close. Even on the darkest night, it would never let her be alone. +Once upon a time there was a little kitty named Puss. One day Puss was walking through the grass, enjoying the sun. He saw a cute ladybug and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, Puss noticed a bigger bug. It had many legs and was very scary. Puss tried to run away but the bug chased after him. + +“Stop!†the bug shouted. Puss stopped and looked back. + +“What do you want?†asked Puss. + +“I want to teach you something,†the bug said. + +Puss listened. The bug said, “In life, it is not always easy. Some things will be hard. But if you are brave enough to do them, you will get something good in the end. So don't always pick the easy way.†+ +Puss thanked the bug and continued on his way. He thought about what the bug said and realized it was true. Puss knew that if he wanted something, he would need to work hard for it and not take the easy way. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave lion. He lived in a thick jungle filled with trees, animals and bugs. He roamed the endless jungle every day, looking for friends. + +One day, a big, scary storm came. The wind roared and the rain poured down. The lion was scared and hid behind a big tree. + +But then, something lucky happened. He spotted a little mouse. The mouse was also scared of the storm, so the lion helped and kept him safe. The mouse was so happy that the lion was his friend. + +The storm went away after a while and the sun came out. The little mouse hugged the lion in thanks and they ran around the jungle, becoming the best of friends. The lion roared with happiness! +Once upon a time, there was a proud little girl named Anna. Anna was three years old and had a big dream. She wanted to learn how to sign. +One day, her mommy took her to see a special teacher who could teach her how to sign. Anna was so excited and happy that she couldn’t help but smile. +The teacher was really nice, and she made the lessons fun. She taught Anna how to sign words like “hot†and “coldâ€. After a few lessons, Anna was a pro at signing. +Anna's mommy was so proud of her. She wanted to show everyone how good her daughter was at signing. So, she took Anna to a special show to show off her signing skills. Everyone was so impressed! + +When the show was over, Anna and her mommy went home with big smiles on their faces. Anna was so proud of herself that she couldn’t help but feel a little bit hot with happiness. +Jake and Jane were best friends. Every day when school finished they liked to swing together on the swing in the park. One day when they were swinging, they saw an old station. + +"Let's explore the station," said Jane. + +Jake smiled in agreement and they both ran towards the station. Inside, there was a big room with a light coming from the ceiling. + +"Wow, this is so cool," squealed Jane. + +The two friends stepped into the light and started to explore the station. They had a lot of fun, swinging and playing games all around the place. + +When the two friends arrived back at the park, they couldn't wait to tell their friends all about the fun they had inside the old station. +Tommy was playing in the park one sunny day. He saw a bright slide and ran to it. He climbed to the top and stepped onto the top of the slide. At the top, Tommy saw a beautiful view of the park and the trees. He pointed with excitement and yelled, “Wow!†+ +But then Tommy heard something behind him. It was his dad, who said, “Be careful, Tommy!†Tommy's dad came to the top of the slide and squatted down. He wrapped his arms around Tommy and gave him a big squeeze. + +At first Tommy felt scared, but that feeling soon turned to joy. Tommy hugged his dad back with a smile. “That was fun!†said Tommy excitedly. + +His dad smiled and said, “It's important to be careful, so you can have lots of fun.†+ +Tommy nodded in agreement and ran off to the swing. He felt happy and safe, knowing that his dad would always look out for him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lola. Her goal in life was to stay happy all the time. Every morning, she woke up with a smile on her face. + +But one day, something bad happened. Lola felt very sad and she began to cry. Her mother noticed and asked, "What's the matter, Lola?" + +"I'm not sure," Lola said, sniffling. + +"Well, what can I do to make you feel better?" her mother asked. + +Lola thought for a moment, then she said, "I want to remain happy." + +"That's a great goal, Lola," her mother said. "So, let's try some activities that will help you stay happy." + +So Lola and her mother spent the day doing things that made her smile. After a while, Lola was feeling much better. She realized that being happy was the best choice for her to remain. +It was a beautiful sunny day and Tommy was feeling curious. He wanted to explore, so he ran outside to find something interesting. Suddenly, he was surprised to see an adorable lily in the garden! He picked it up and looked at the delicate petals. + +Tommy couldn't believe his eyes! He was so excited and he wanted to take the lily on a special adventure. He ran around the garden with the flower in his hands. After running a few laps, he stopped to look at the flower. But to his surprise, the lovely lily vanished! + +Tommy was so disappointed. He looked around for the lily and asked, “Where did it go?†He looked for a really long time and couldn't find it anywhere. Suddenly, he heard a tiny voice from the sky. It said, “I'm here. I'm still here.†It was the lily! + +Tommy was so excited to find the lily again. He thanked the lily and promised to take extra special care of it. He took the precious lily back inside, and the two were best friends ever since. +One day, it started to rain. Little Joe and his mom were outside and they got very wet. Joe was very sad. + +“Mom, why does it rain?†asked Joe sadly. + +“The rain is here so that we can have a drink from it,†she said. + +Joe jumped up with excitement. “Can we make our own drink from the rain?†+ +“Yes, we can!†said his mom. + +So, they ran to get a black tank and put it outside. Then they waited. Soon, the tank began to fill up with rain. It didn't take long. + +“Let's drink the rain!†said Joe. + +His mom smiled. She filled two cups with the water and they took a sip. It was cold and delicious! + +Joe smiled. Rain was not so bad after all! +Once there was a little girl named Mandy who wanted to watch a video. But her mommy said no, because it was too late at night. Mandy didn't know what to do. She wanted the video so bad that her heart felt like it would jump out of her chest. + +So, Mandy asked her daddy for help. Daddy said he knew a way for her to watch the video, but she had to do something first. She had to be smooth, and very quiet. + +Mandy was so excited, so she agreed. She stayed very quiet and followed daddy's instructions. As they crept down the hall, she knew they were getting closer to the video. Then, they arrived at the spot where the video was! + +Mandy wanted to shout “We found the video!†But she remembered to stay smooth and quiet. She watched the video with her daddy until it was finished. Mandy was so happy she knew her daddy had helped her. After that, Mandy knew that being smooth was a very good thing. +Once upon a time there were two friends. Their names were Joe and Max. Joe was very rich and had lots of toys. Max was not so rich and did not have many toys. + +One day, Joe and Max were playing at Joe's house. A sudden flood came and Max's clothes got dirty. This made Joe feel embarrassed. He wished he had more toys to give to Max. + +So Joe asked his parents for help. His parents said they could help him to buy some new toys for Max. Joe was so happy that he had such kind parents. + +The next day Joe and Max went to the store together and Joe bought Max a new toy. Joe felt so happy and Max was so excited. + +From then on, Joe and Max were best friends forever. They were always very happy when they were together. And Joe was never embarrassed again! +Once there was a little girl called Janey. She didn't have many friends and would play by herself a lot. One day, her neighbour Mrs. Smith introduced her to celery. Janey was overjoyed and loved the crunch of it. From that day on, celery became one of her favourite snacks. + +Every day, Janey and Mrs. Smith would chat and share their celery, until one day something changed. Janey noticed Mrs. Smith had stopped sharing her celery and was always only talking about herself. Janey realised Mrs. Smith had become selfish with her celery and wasn't being very kind. + +So, Janey decided to do something different - she gave all of her celery to her neighbour and stopped eating it herself. Mrs. Smith was so surprised and touched by Janey's generous act. She thanked Janey and bought her some yummy ice cream to show her appreciation. + +From that day on, Mrs. Smith realised it's much better to be nice and share than to be selfish. Janey and Mrs. Smith remain good friends to this day! +Once there was a boy named Sam. He lived in a big house with his mom and dad. One day Sam was feeling sad. His mom said he could take a nap on a mattress in his bedroom. Sam was glad and he ran to his bedroom. + +Suddenly, the mattress started to shrink! Sam was scared and ran out of the bedroom. He didn't know what was happening. + +Sam's dad saw that the mattress was shrinking and he knew what was going on. He went to the bedroom and said a magic word. The mattress stopped shrinking and grew back to normal. + +Sam was glad and went to sleep on his mattress. He had a good dream and woke up feeling much happier. He went downstairs and had breakfast with his mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a small town that was not happy. Everywhere the people went, they felt dull and bored. One day, an earthquake shook the town and the people were so scared. They had never felt anything like it before. + +The town leaders called for help to solve the problem. Soon, a team of very clever people came from far away. They looked around the town, and thought about the best way to solve the problem. + +The clever people made plans to make the town strong and safe. They built strong houses with thick walls and special foundations that could handle an earthquake better. They also made plans to warn everyone in the town if there was going to be another earthquake. + +The town was soon very happy because they felt safe. The clever people stayed for a few days to make sure the town was safe, then they said goodbye and went back to their own town. +Once upon a time, there was little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and he really loved to measure things. Whenever he had something to measure, he would take out a ruler and measure it carefully. + +One day, Tom's parents told him that he would have the opportunity to measure something very special. He was so excited! + +Tom joined his parents on a long hike to find this incredible thing. Along the way, Tom asked what he would be measuring. His parents just smiled and said he had to wait and see. + +Finally, after hours of walking, Tom's parent's stopped and showed him the incredible thing he would be measuring. It was a huge mountain! + +Tom was amazed by the size of it. His parent's let him measure it with his ruler. They showed him how to make sure that he was standing far away enough to measure the entire mountain. + +Tom was so proud. He had used his measuring skills to conquer a mountain! Tom proudly hugged his parents and thanked them for the incredible experience. +Amy was a very humble girl. She was only three years old and she had never seen any celery before. + +One day, she was walking with her mom in the woods. Amy looked down and saw a big bunch of celery growing in the grass! She was very excited. + +"Mommy, what is this food?" she asked. Her mom smiled and told her it was called celery. + +Amy looked at the celery closely. She thought it looked so strange and unique. She was very curious. + +Mommy showed Amy how to pick the celery. She was so excited to try it. + +So, she picked a few stems and took them home. Later that day, Amy and her family ate the celery. It tasted crunchy and fresh and it was a little bit salty too. Amy loved it! + +From that day on, Amy always looked for celery in the woods. She wanted to find some more and enjoy it with her family. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. She had something very special, a little box. She kept it very safe and never let anyone else touch it. + +Every day when she went to school she would take her little box with her and keep it on her desk. The other children at school would always ask her what was inside her little box but she never told them. + +One day when Sue got home from school she found that somebody had opened her little box and taken out the thing that was inside! Sue was very upset and began to cry. + +That night Sue's mum and dad realised that someone had taken the thing from Sue's little box and they told her they would help her find it. They promised they would keep looking until they found it. + +And they did! After searching everywhere they finally found the thing and they gave it back to Sue. She was so happy and she hugged them both! She promised she would keep her little box safe and never let it out of her sight. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a silly dinosaur. The dinosaur was very foolish and did not want to support his friends. One day, while walking through the jungle, he saw one of his friends carrying a heavy tree. He thought it looked funny, but he should have offered to help. + +Suddenly his friend stopped and asked, "Why won't you support me?" The foolish dinosaur had no good answer, so he just stood there and said nothing. His friend sighed and said, "If you won't support me, I'll never be able to move this tree". + +The silly dinosaur felt bad, so he decided to help his friend. He put on his biggest smile and said, "I'm here to support you!" Together, they were able to move the tree, and the happy dinosaur knew he had made the right choice. From then on, he was always sure to support his friends no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a clever kitty. She loved to play the violin. One day, she saw a very special violin that was shiny and new. She wanted to play it so badly! + +The kitty asked the man for the violin, but he said no. The kitty ignored him and grabbed the violin anyway. The man saw this and got very mad. He decided to punish the kitty for taking the violin. + +The man scolded the kitty and told her to never take something that didn't belong to her. He said she would have to apologize before she could play the violin. The kitty was sorry and promised to never take someone else's things again. + +The man was happy that the kitty apologized and he let her play the violin. The kitty was so happy! She played some happy tunes and everyone around her clapped and cheered. + +The kitty had learned her lesson and she was very pleased. Even though the man punished her, she was happy because she got to show off her clever violin playing skills. +Jack was feeling very happy that morning. The sky was so blue and he wanted to explore. He set out with his friends and found an old door. Jack got excited and opened the door to take a look. But as he stepped inside, the door closed behind him. He was stuck in the dark. He called out for help, but nobody answered. + +Jack was sad and scared, but he waited for what seemed like the whole day. Then, just before evening came, the door opened again. But outside, the sky had changed from blue to grey and the night was draw close. Jack felt very alone, and he knew he would have to face the night all by himself. +Jim was a normal 3 year old boy who liked to play with clay. Every day, he would take out his box of clay and make different shapes with it. One day, when he took out the clay, he noticed something strange. He could hear a voice coming from it, calling out his name. At first Jim thought it was just his imagination, but he kept hearing it. Every time he tried to walk away, the voice followed him and kept calling his name. + +Jim was really scared, but he figured out a plan. He quickly picked up the clay and threw it in the trash. Finally, he was relieved that the voice had gone away. + +But then, something unexpected happened. As soon as the clay was thrown out, a loud explosion occurred and fire filled the room. Jim's house had caught on fire! Jim was so scared that he ran outside as fast as he could. Thankfully, he was safe, but his house and all of his clay had been destroyed. + +Jim learned a hard lesson that day - just because something seems normal, it doesn't mean that it's completely safe. He had to be careful about what he played with, especially something as strange as clay that called out his name! +One day, a fat rabbit was standing in the forest. He was looking around and looking for something interesting to do. He noticed a bush whispering. He curiously hopped over to it. + +When he got close, he heard the bush say, "I have a surprise for you!". The rabbit was very excited and asked, "What is it?". +The bush replied, "A bow! I found it in the ground". + +The rabbit hopped around, looking at the bow. It was bright and shiny and it looked like it was made out of gold. The rabbit whispered, "Thank you!" to the bush. + +He held the bow tightly and hopped away, back to his burrow. He was very happy and couldn't wait to show off his new treasure to his friends. +Once there was a brave girl called Anna and she wanted to manage the waste in her garden. Every day she went outside and sorted the rubbish into different piles - one for paper, one for cans and one for plastic. Anna was so brave that not even the biggest pile of rubbish scared her! + +One day, Anna noticed a big bag of waste and she knew she had to do something. She managed to open the bag and inside she found lots of rubbish that needed to be sorted out. Anna worked really hard and, with a bit of help from her Mum and Dad, she managed to sort it all out. + +Anna was so proud of herself - she had managed the waste all by herself. Plus, she had learnt how to recycle things, to help look after the environment! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Millie and Manny. They were having fun playing with clay on the lawn. + +Manny and Millie were making all kinds of shapes with their clay. One of the shapes was a big play castle. + +Millie started rolling around some of the clay to make bigger and bigger shapes. She rolled so vigorously that the clay split in two! + +Manny was a little upset and he started to cry at his broken clay castle. Millie knew she had done something wrong and tried to make it harmless again by putting the pieces of clay back together. She patted down the clay with her hands but it just wasn't the same. + +Manny was still a bit sad but he knew it was an accident and it was harmless. After a few minutes, Millie and Manny started laughing again and creating new shapes out of clay! +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old. One day Jack was playing in the garden when the telephone rang. He ran inside and picked it up. On the telephone was his grandma. She said "I have something very tasty for you. Can you come and visit me?" + +Jack said yes. He put on his coat and his shoes and he took some coins. He went to the train station. Once he was there, he got on the train. The train took him to grandma's house. + +When he arrived Jack saw that his grandma had made some nice cake. It was very tasty. Jack ate some yummy cake with his grandma. Then he helped her complete her puzzle. They worked together to put the last piece in place. + +When the puzzle was finally complete, grandma gave Jack a hug. He had a great time visiting his grandma and eating some tasty cake. +Paul was a happy 3-year-old boy who loved to explore. One day, he went on a special adventure. He found a peaceful case deep in the woods. Paul was so excited! He opened the case and found a secret box. When he opened the box, he was astonished. Inside was a beautiful flower! It was brightly coloured and slowly started to bloom. Paul was amazed! He had never seen anything so pretty before. He carefully plucked the flower and put it in his pocket. He knew his Mommy would love it. + +Paul ran out of the woods and back to his house. He showed his Mommy the flower and told her the story of his adventure. She was so proud of him and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Paul's room was bright and cheerful with the magical flower that had bloomed in the peaceful woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very excited to go out and play on a cold and icy day. When she opened the door, something strange happened. Everywhere she looked, the faces had all changed. They were no longer warm, happy faces, they were icy and cold faces. + +The little girl was so scared, she wanted to go back inside. But no matter how hard she tried, the door wouldn't open. She tried to run away, but the icy faces were everywhere. + +The little girl thought if she yelled for help, someone might hear her. So she shouted out, "Help! Someone help me, please!" But no one ever came. + +The little girl was all alone in an icy world surrounded by cold faces. She was trapped and scared, with no way of getting out. She stayed there until the cold eventually took her away. +Once upon a time there was a scale. It was a very special scale. Every day, the scale would open and two friendly animals would part. One animal was the rabbit. The other was the fox. The fox was jealous of the rabbit. He wished he could be as fast and nimble as the rabbit. One day the rabbit noticed the fox was jealous. She thought to herself, is the fox jealous of me? To help the fox out, she shared all her secret tricks with him. Soon the fox learned all the skills of the rabbit. After that, they were best friends. They ran and played together every day, and never felt jealous of each other again. +One day, a gentle puppy found a way to escape from a small kennel. He crept out, looking carefully at all the people around him. He was so excited to be free and explore the world! + +The puppy ran around, having a great time. He rolled around in the grass, yipped and barked, and explored the best he could. Every now and then he would look back at the kennel, as if he knew he should not be gone too long. + +But the puppy couldn't help running further and further away. He forgot all about the kennel and the people around him, exploring more and more. + +Eventually, the puppy got so far away that he could not find his way back. He was lost and he missed the kennel. He was sad and scared, so he began to cry. + +But suddenly, he heard some shouts and saw some people running. He recognized the people! It was the same people from the kennel! He sighed with relief and ran to them, jumping around and yipping happily. He was eventually reunited with the people from the kennel, safe and sound. + +The puppy had learned his lesson: It is always important to think twice before escaping. +One day, Sarah's mommy took her to the grocery store. She got some green bags and showed Sarah how to put them on her arms. Then they went to the rice aisle and Sarah helped her mommy load the bags with rice. + +At the checkout counter, Sarah was so excited to see the green bags with all the rice! She couldn't wait to go home and unload the bags. She ran outside and put the bags in their car. + +When Sarah and her mommy arrived home, they brought the bags into the kitchen. Mommy showed Sarah how to use the countertop to unload the bags. Sarah was so proud of herself for helping. + +Mommy then made a big pot of delicious rice for dinner. Sarah was so happy, she could finally eat all that green rice she had helped load! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. She was three years old and loved to play in her big back yard. + +One day, Sue was playing in the yard and saw an old slide. She walked up to it, but it seemed very distant. She wasn’t sure what to do. She shrugged her shoulders and wondered if something was there. + +Suddenly, she felt the slide move. She jumped back and then laughed. She started to climb up the slide and when she got to the top, she jumped off and went down the slide. Sue giggled as she slid down. + +When Sue finished, she focused her attention on the slide. She now felt not so distant towards it and enjoyed how fun it was. She sat at the bottom smiling and said, "I love the slide!" +Once upon a time there was a helpful leopard. He loved to help everyone he comes across, from kids to adults. One day, he helped a young girl carry a big jug of juice. The leopard said, "let me pour it for you." With a smile, the girl gave him the jug and thanked him. + +The leopard carefully poured the juice into the glass. Then, he asked the girl, "do you need any more help?" The girl said, "Thanks, but I think I'm all set now." She thanked the leopard again, and the leopard was happy to help. + +The leopard moved on and he continued to help other people in need. He was so helpful that everyone he met was pleased and grateful. The helpful leopard made the world a better place because he showed everyone that kindness can be found everywhere. +Once upon a time, there lived a guard who was very important. He was in charge of watching over a big building. Every day he would spin around the building to make sure all was safe. + +One day, a group of bad men came to the building. They wanted to steal from it, but the guard didn't let them. He spun around the building again and again to make sure nobody got in. + +The bad men saw how important the guard was, so they decided to try a different plan. They hid themselves in a dark corner and waited until night. Then, they waited until the guard was too tired to spin around the building anymore. + +When the guard finally stopped spinning, the bad men ran inside the building and stole everything! The guard was too late to stop them and he felt very sad. + +The end. +Once, there was an old man. Every day he would look out at the sight out of his window. He saw the trees and the sky. He liked what he saw and would often smile. + +One day, he decided to take a walk. He slowly made his way outside and took in the sights. He could see birds flying in the sky and critters running around. He felt happy. + +He kept walking until he saw something old. It was a big old tree. The tree was full of leaves and it was very old. The man decided that from now on he would sit under the tree every day and look out at the sight. + +The old man was so happy that he made this decision. He sat under the tree every day and enjoyed the view. He was content and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy wanted to do something special, so she decided to decorate her room. She chose lots of pretty colors and shapes. Everyone in the family was so impressed by her hard work! + +One day, Daisy made a surprise for her family. She created an icy trap on the floor. She used a sheet of paper and different types of decorations. When someone stepped on it, it made a fantastic noise. She laughed when her family tried to avoid her trap! + +The next day, Daisy put the trap in the front yard. She wanted to play with her friends. She thought it would be fun to surprise them. When her friends arrived, they could not believe their eyes. The icy trap made the most wonderful sound when they stepped on it. + +Daisy was so glad that she decorated her room and made the icy trap. She had so much fun playing with her friends. They all laughed in joy. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there were two best friends - Jake and Joe. They were very close, like brothers. One day, Jake said, "I'm getting married!" +Joe was very grumpy. He didn't like the idea. He said, "Why marry? We have the most fun when we play together!" +But Jake was determined, so he married his sweetheart. +Joe started to feel very lonely without his best friend. One day he noticed a wheel outside, in the street. He was excited - he had an idea. He ran back home with the wheel and said to Jake, "You can marry, but I don't want us ever to be apart. Let's use this wheel to play together whenever we want." +Jake smiled. He loved the idea and they did just that. They were once again best friends, and they married their wheel! From then on, they were never apart! +Once upon a time there was a rocket. It was very fine. Two friends, a boy and a girl, were outside playing on a beautiful day. + +The boy said to the girl, "Let's kick the rocket." They ran to the rocket, laughed and kicked it with their feet. It flew very high up in the sky. + +The girl said, "Wow! It's so high. I wish I could go too. Can I ride it?" + +The boy smiled and replied, "Yes, you can! We will go together in the rocket. Let's hold hands and kick it again." + +They both grabbed onto the rocket, held hands and kicked with all their might. The rocket shot up faster than before. That was so much fun! The girl and boy laughed as they flew up into the sky together. + +Looking down from the sky, the boy pointed out a beautiful rainbow. The girl smiled and said, "It looks so fine from up here!" It was a beautiful experience they would never forget. +A human was walking through a field, looking around and seeing the world around them. Suddenly, they saw something in the grass. It was big and bright and seemed harmless. The human reached down to pick it up and saw that it was a butterfly! + +The butterfly flew around in front of them and the human smiled. It was so pretty and harmless. Suddenly, the butterfly landed on the human’s shoulder and stayed there. The human was so happy to have a new friend. + +Then, something even better happened. The human heard a rustling in the grass and saw two more butterflies fly out! They were just as pretty and harmless as the first one. The three butterflies flew around for a few minutes before flying off into the sunset. + +The human watched them fly away and smiled. It was a beautiful sight to see! +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Bob. Bob liked to eat pastries very much. One day, he was walking through the forest when he saw a tight spring. Bob thought it looked like it would be fun to jump on it. + +Bob got on the tight spring, and it made him jump really high. He felt like he was flying! Then he spotted a pastry on the ground. Bob jumped off the tight spring and went to pick up the pastry. + +That was when Bob realized that the tight spring had been stretched too much because of his jumping. He was sad that he had ruined the spring. He decided to apologize to the spring and leave the pastry behind. + +Bob has learned that even though it is fun to jump on tight springs, he must be careful not to ruin them. We all need to use things with care so that others can enjoy them too! +It was a poor, grey day outside and the sky was full of clouds. Suddenly, big drops of rain began falling from the sky. The rain was heavy and came down so quickly. + +The little girl was very excited. She put on her new velvet raincoat and her shiny, red boots. She sang and danced in the rain; it was so much fun. + +She splashed around in the puddles and played in the wet grass. She wanted to make sure that her coat and boots were nice and wet. The little girl smiled from ear to ear. + +The rain stopped eventually and the little girl went inside. She was wet, but she was happy and wore her velvet raincoat with pride. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Martha. Martha loved butter and always asked her mom for some when she had snacks. One day, Martha's mom said no and told Martha that she had to value her food more. Martha was very sad and couldn't understand why she couldn't have her favorite snack. + +So Martha decided to try and make her own butter. She churned and churned and eventually she made a nice little chunk of butter! Martha was very happy and she thought she had been successful. + +She was about to eat her homemade butter when her mom stopped her and said that it wasn't safe for her to eat. Martha was so disappointed and started to cry. + +But then Martha's mom had an idea. They visited the store together for the very first time and bought some butter for Martha to eat. Martha was so excited and really learned to value her favorite snack! +Once upon a time, there was a Mommy and her little girl. The girl wanted to go to the park and play. So, Mommy helped her put on her pants. Then, they went outside. + +The girl was so excited to play in the park. She ran up the hill, and it was very high. She could see for miles. She laughed and laughed. + +But soon, it was time for them to go. Mommy called for the girl, and she had to return. + +So, Mommy and the girl went back home. The girl took off her high pants and put them away. Then, she ran to her bedroom to play. The end. +Bob was 3 years old and he was very excited. He had a box of chalk in his hands and wanted to draw something on the sidewalk. He started to stir the chalk around in circles, trying to make a beautiful picture. + +Suddenly, Bob's mother came out of the house. She was angry and her voice was bitter. "What are you doing Bob?" she asked. + +Bob looked up and said, "I'm making a beautiful picture with the chalk." + +His mother shook her head and said, "no Bob, you must not play with chalk on the sidewalk. It's dangerous and I don't want you to get hurt. Put the chalk back in the box." + +Bob didn't want to put the chalk away, but he knew his mother was right and he had to obey. He put the chalk in the box and sadly walked back inside the house. + +Bob's mother put her arm around him and said, "it's ok Bob. You can draw with the chalk on paper. That will be much safer and still lots of fun!" + +Bob smiled and said, "I will!" + +Bob and his mother drew pictures together and had a great day. Bob learned an important lesson that day: it pays to listen to your mother's advice. +Once there was a rabbit who loved to hop. Everywhere he went he hopped around, zig zagging, jumping and twirling. One day, the rabbit hopped into a house and he saw a beautiful colorful vase sitting on a shelf. He hopped over to take a closer look and he accidentally knocked the vase off the shelf. The vase shattered on the floor and the rabbit felt very sad. He was sad that he made a mess and he was sorry he had broken such a beautiful, colorful vase. He knew he had to clean it up, but there was nothing he could do. He sadly hopped away, never to return. +Linda was excited when she found a box of shiny things in the garage. She opened the box and found some gray glue. Linda asked her mom, "What can I do with this glue?" + +Linda's mom said, "Oh, you can make something special with the glue!" Linda was so happy; she could make something all by herself. + +Linda spent the whole day finding different things to stick together with the gray glue. She smiled as she made a picture of her family. + +Suddenly, darkness came. Mom said, "It's time to leave the garage and go inside." + +Linda's arms ached from carrying the box of shiny things, but she was smiling. She couldn't wait to show Mom what she had made with the gray glue. +Once upon a time there was a kind girl called Amy. She was very thoughtful and always wanted to do nice things for people. + +One day, Amy decided she wanted to make her mum a pretty dress. She got some colorful cloth and started to sew. Amy asked to use her mum's special scissors, but her mum said no. She said, "Those scissors are very sharp and I'm scared you'll hurt yourself." + +But Amy insisted and eventually her mum gave in. Amy kept sewing and soon she was finished. She had made a beautiful skirt. Even the hem was even. + +Mum was very surprised. She had not expected such a thoughtful gift from Amy. She hugged Amy and thanked her for her hard work. Amy was so proud of her creation and hugged her mum back. + +And that's why Amy was always so thoughtful. She was always proud of the things she could do, even when her mum had to insist. +Once upon a time, there was a patient bear and a very energetic rabbit. Every day they would go out and explore the woods together. + +One day, the bear said to the rabbit, "Let’s go play hide and seek! I’ll close my eyes and you hide from me." + +The rabbit hopped around and found the perfect spot to hide. + +When the bear opened his eyes, he was not able to find his friend! He wandered around looking for a sign of the rabbit. + +After a while, the bear spotted a colorful wrap. He thought that the rabbit might have left it there. He picked up the wrap and held it gently. + +The rabbit bounded out of hiding and said, "Hey Bear! Did you find something?" + +The bear smiled and said, "Yes! I found this wrap. Do you want it?" + +The rabbit was very pleased and replied, "Thank you, Bear. You are so kind and patient." + +Moral: We should always offer help to our friends and family. Even small acts kindness can mean a lot. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and daddy who lived in a big house. They were very happy. One day, daddy went to the store to buy something. When he came back, he was carrying a big box. + +Mommy smiled. “What did you buy?†she asked. + +“A special present,†said Daddy. He put it on the table. It was a very fragile box. + +Mommy looked curious. “What is it?†she asked. + +Daddy looked serious. “It’s a gun,†he said. + +Mommy gasped. “But why?†she requested. + +Daddy looked sad. “It’s for protection,†he said. “Now our family will be safe.†+ +Mommy nodded and smiled. She was glad that Daddy had made a smart request. From then on, their family stayed safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy cone. It happily rolled around in the grass. + +One day, a big number came along. The hairy cone tried to run away, but the number was too fast. It approached the cone and started counting. + +The number kept going up and up. The hairy cone did not know what was happening, but it felt very scared. + +Finally, the number reached its highest level. The hairy cone felt very weak and it knew that it was going to be in trouble. + +Unfortunately, the number was an evil one. It meant that the hairy cone was never going to roll in the grass again. +Once upon a time, there was a shy zigzag. The zigzag was always scared of doing anything. One day, the zigzag wanted to try something new so it decided to go on an adventure. The zigzag knew it needed to be brave, but it still felt scared. + +The zigzag slowly found its courage and it took off into the unknown. Throughout the journey, the zigzag felt more and more confident. + +Suddenly, the zigzag found itself in a deep cave. The zigzag was so scared it wanted to turn around but it was too late. The cave was too dark and the zigzag had no idea which way to go. It did not know if it would ever escape. + +The zigzag never returned home. It was never seen again. The end. +One day, Andy and his mum were going for a walk when Andy saw something special. It was a big ball of wool. He wanted to pick it up and play with it. His mum said it wasn't a good idea as it didn't belong to anyone, but Andy wanted to pretend. + +So, he and his mum imagined what the wool could be. They turned it into a castle, a star, a rocket and a mountain. Anything they could think of! They spent hours pretending and having so much fun. + +The next day, Andy and his mum went back to the same spot and noticed that the wool was still there. To their surprise, they found somebody else playing with it. It was their reliable neighbour, Michael, who also enjoyed pretending. + +Andy and Michael became friends that day and ever since then, they often go back to the special spot with their ball of wool and have a lot of fun pretending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She lived near a postman who every day mailed letters to people in the village. + +One morning, the postman was walking to Amy's house. He had a letter for her. He saw her playing in the garden and called out to her, "Hi! You have a letter." + +Amy was excited. She went to the postman and said, "Let me see it, please!" She opened the letter, and saw a neck for a toy she had. She was so happy. She said, "Thank you so much. I can now play with it on my own like an independent girl." + +The postman smiled and gave Amy a hug and said, "You're very welcome. Have a nice day." Then he went back to mailing letters again. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a tiny mouse. He was so small and quiet it was hard for anyone to see him or hear him. He lived in a small hole he had found in the wall. +One day the mouse had an idea - he wanted to escape from his little home! So he made a plan - he would make himself a long strip, like a rope, and tie it to his bed. Then he could climb out and explore the outside world. +He started work on his plan, but sadly it didn’t work out. As soon as he started to tie the strip, he heard a loud bang - someone had found his hole! He was so scared that he hid in the corner and didn’t move a muscle. +The person opened the hole and peered inside. They saw the little mouse and quickly picked him up. He was so quiet as they carried him outside and eventually set him down in a cage. +And that’s how the little mouse’s escape plan ended. He never made it outside and now he’ll never even get the chance to try again. +Billy was very excited, he was going to see a play! He skipped down the street and soon arrived at the theatre. As the doors opened, he clapped his hands in joy. + +He sat down quickly in a seat beside an elderly man. Billy smiled at him but the man just glared back. + +Billy looked around the theatre and spotted a daisy growing from a crack in the wall. He clapped his hands again in delight. + +The play started and Billy clapped loudly at every exciting bit. But the elderly man just scowled at him. + +When the play finished, everyone in the theatre applauded loudly. Unfortunately Billy was so excited he clapped too loudly and the elderly man yelled at him. + +Billy was so ashamed that he ran out of the theatre and never saw a play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Jane. One day, Jane was feeling sleepy. She decided to take a nap. Before she went to sleep, she prepared her bed. She put two pillows on the bed, and one stick. Then, she lay on the bed and closed her eyes. Jane started to feel better. She was no longer sleepy. When she opened her eyes, she saw that the stick had become a magical wand. She held the wand in her hand and said, "Let's go explore!" Jane was so excited to see what was out there. She went on a great adventure. She used her magical stick to help her along the way. In the end, she had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Jake. Jake was a very happy boy and always had a smile on his face. One gloomy day, Jake was feeling a bit sad. He sat in his bedroom with a pillow on his lap, looking out the window and feeling a bit lost. + +Suddenly, Jake had an idea. He grabbed a piece of paper and a pencil and started to write. He wrote all the happy things he could think of. He wrote about his family, his friends and all the wonderful things in life. + +When he had finished his writing, Jake looked up and noticed that the gloomy day had vanished. He felt warmer and more content inside. + +Jake learnt a valuable lesson that day. Whenever he was feeling down, he could just write to make himself feel better. Writing was a powerful way to help him feel happier. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. One day, Lily had to go see her grandma. But when she got there, her grandma wasn't there. She was sad, but then she heard a voice. It was coming from the garden. + +Lily walked over to the garden and found her grandma. She was picking the flowers for her garden. Her grandma greeted her with a big smile and asked her if she wanted to help. + +Lily was so excited! She grabbed some of the flowers and did her best to pick them like her grandma. But the stems were so tough! She had to be gentle with them, so she wouldn't accidentally harsh them. + +Still, it was taking a long time. The sun was setting and Lily was feeling tired. Suddenly, her grandma said, "Wait here, I almost got it!" + +Lily waited and just as the sun set, her grandma grabbed the last flower. With a satisfied grin, she turned to Lily and said, "Let's go inside, it's time for dinner". + +Lily was so excited for the dinner she was about to have! +Jack was playing in the park. It was dark outside, but he didn't care. He ran over to his scooter and hopped on. He pressed his foot down and off he went. Jack rode his scooter around and around, faster and faster. He zipped around the park and had so much fun! Soon, it was time to end his ride. He parked his scooter near the playground and ran over to join his friends. Jack smiled and waved goodbye as he ended his fun night of scooter riding. +Jim was feeling blue. He had been having a tough day, and he didn't know what to do. He knew it was time to take a walk, so he went for a stroll down the street. +On his walk, he saw something strange. It was a big, brown bear! At first, Jim was scared, but then he saw that the bear was smiling. +The bear had a silly look on its face, and it was doing some crazy things. Jim couldn't help but laugh. He knew he needed to be around something happy so he started to play with the bear. +Jim and the bear ran around and played tag for what felt like hours. At the end of the day, all Jim wanted to do was give the bear a friendly hug. +And so, Jim hugged the bear good bye, and went on his way with a big smile on his face. He knew that the bear had given him a special kind of happiness that would stay with him forever. +Once upon a time there was a spoiled little girl called Gemma. Gemma had lots of toys and always got what she wanted. One day her Mommy gave her a very special present, it was a pastel colour! Gemma was so excited that she jumped up and down and said thank you very much. + +But Gemma didn't play with the pastel colour for very long. She soon got bored and wanted something else, so she quit playing with it. + +Gemma's Mommy was sad that she had given her such a lovely present but Gemma had quit playing with it. She tried to give Gemma other toys but Gemma was too spoiled and would not play with them. + +So Gemma's Mommy put the pastel colour away and hoped that one day Gemma would learn to be grateful and realise that it was a special present. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a Mommy and her little girl. The Mommy was always busy – she had lots to do. + +One day, Mommy said to the little girl, "It's time for your nap. Hurry and get to bed!" + +The little girl shook her head. "No! I don't want to!" she said. + +Mommy said, "You have to have a nap. Now hurry!" + +The little girl pouted. She didn't think it was fair. + +Mommy said, "You need to hurry! I have lots to do and I need you to take a nap." + +The little girl reluctantly went to her bedroom. As she lay down in her bed, she knew that Mommy was busy and that a nap was important. So, she snuggled into her cozy sheets and soon fell asleep. +Judy was feeling uncomfortable. She had been playing baseball with her friends, but she was starting to get tired. + +"Let's take a break," Judy said. + +Her friends agreed and they all sat down on the ground. Suddenly, they heard a noise coming from the bushes behind them. + +"What was that?" Judy's friend asked, worried. + +"Let's go find out!" Judy said bravely. She got up and slowly walked towards the bushes. + +Suddenly, a small animal came out from the bushes. It was a tiny mouse! + +"Awww, look at it!" Judy said. She carefully picked up the mouse and held it in her hand. + +The mouse was very frightened, but Judy made it feel comfortable. After a few minutes, the mouse came closer to Judy and her friends. + +"See? He's not so scared now," Judy said happily. + +The mouse stayed with them for a little while, then it ran off to its home. Judy and her friends were happy that they were able to come together and help the mouse feel calm. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Billy. He liked to play in the ocean and explore the reefs. One day, he spotted something glimmering in the ocean. He swam closer and saw that it was a bubble. Suddenly, he could hear someone talking inside the bubble. + +Billy asked, "Who are you?". + +The voice inside the bubble replied, "Hi, I'm Tommy. I like to float around the ocean!" + +Billy thought this was very silly. He said, "But, why do you stay inside the bubble?" + +Tommy laughed and said, "I like to be safe. Plus, it's lots of fun!" + +Billy thought about this for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll play with you!" + +Tommy replied with a smile, "Great!" And the two friends started to play together. They giggled and explored the ocean all day inside Tommy's bubble. It was the best day ever! +Alice and her mommy were discussing something. Alice was feeling upset and didn't know why. Her mommy said they were going to take a trip in a big boat called a yacht. Alice felt excited and happy. + +When they arrived at the yacht, they saw some people with sun hats and sunglasses. Alice wanted to go and explore the boat, so her mommy let her. She saw spacious cabinets, shiny floors, and lots of fun activities for kids. + +Alice and her mommy spent the entire day sailing on the yacht. Alice was very happy to discuss the sights with her mommy and explore the boat. When it was time to leave, Alice was so sad because she didn't want the day to end. But her mommy said they should take lots of pictures so they could remember the special trip. + +Alice was no longer upset. She was excited to share the stories and pictures with her friends. What a perfect day! +Once upon a time, there lived a mighty little girl. She liked to try all sorts of different things, but most of all she liked the meals her mom made for her. Every day, her mom cooked something delicious and yummy for her. + +One day, the little girl had something new to try. Her mom made some something new, and the little girl was very excited. She wanted to try it right away! But then she had an idea: she would quit eating the same meal everyday and try something new instead. + +So, the little girl quit eating her mom's meals, and started trying something new and different everyday. She loved finding new dishes to try and eat. She was so brave and mighty! She kept trying new meals, and pretty soon she knew her way around the kitchen! + +She had quit eating the same meal everyday, and with great courage and determination, she had learned to make dozens of delicious meals. The mighty little girl had lots of fun cooking and eating her new meals. + +The end. +Mia was very excited. She had just gotten some new clothes in the mail for her birthday and she was keen to show them off. She decided to take her new clothes to the laundry so she could wash them. + +But when she got to the laundry, something was wrong. As she walked inside, she saw smoke coming from one of the washing machines. Mia was scared. She started to panic. She glanced around and saw an old lady in the corner folding her laundry. + +"What's happening?" Mia called out. + +The old lady replied, “It looks like one of the machines has gone on fire. It's very dangerous! I think we should both get out of here.†+ +Mia was too scared to move. She just kept on panicking until the old lady carefully grabbed Mia's arm and guided her out of the laundry. They both got out of the danger zone just in time. + +Mia took a deep breath and thanked the old lady. She decided it was best to leave her new clothes alone and find a safer laundry to go to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sofia. Sofia was only 3 years old and was very curious. + +One day, Sofia was playing with her toys when she noticed a network in the sky. She was so excited to see it, and wanted to know more about it. She asked her mom what it was. + +Her mom told her that it was an airplane network, but it was also very dangerous. Her mom warned her never to go too close to the planes, and to always stay away from them. + +Sofia was worried, but she understood why her mom had warned her. She decided to follow her mom's instructions and to never get too close. + +So Sofia learned an important lesson that day: if something looks dangerous, always listen to your mom's warnings and stay away from it. +One day, there was a strong bear. He felt very hot and uncomfortable. So he decided to take a bath. He went to the river and stepped into the water. It was very cool and refreshing. + +He splashed and played in the water for a while. Then he picked up a magazine and started to read. He liked to look at the pictures and he was able to learn new things. + +After a while, the strong bear was done with his bath. He felt much better now. He got out of the water and started to dry off. He was happy and ready to go back home. +Once upon a time, there were three siblings: Jack, Emily and David. They wanted to do something special for their mom for Mother’s Day. +Jack thought it would be nice to make something for her from wood. Emily thought it should be something special like a medal. But David had a different idea. +He suggested that they should all work together on a project to help clean the garden. He said that working together on something slow and steady is often better than a medal. +The three children agreed, and spent the next week in the garden, weeding, raking and generally making it look great. On Mother’s Day, they presented the garden to their mom. + +She was so happy with the gift and said that it was much more special to her than any medal. She also said that it is always important to work together and be patient when doing something slow. She recommended that they should always remember this lesson. +The siblings embraced the importance of helping others in the future, and agreed that this was a valuable lesson to always keep in mind. +One day, a mysterious deer was walking in the woods. It stopped at a little stream and took a drink. Suddenly, the deer heard a noise and it was so scared that it ran away. + +Later, a little boy named Jack came to the same stream. He was thirsty too and took a drink like the deer before him. Jack looked around and he saw something mysterious in the forest. He started to run, but then he saw that it was just a deer. The deer didn't seem scared anymore. + +The two looked at each other for a while. Jack smiled and said "Hello, deer! Are you friendly?" The deer nodded and Jack realized that he had nothing to be scared of. The two of them were now friends. + +Jack went home feeling so happy. He could never forget his mysterious new friend, the deer. +Once upon a time there was a wise bear. He never stopped thinking and asking questions. He wanted to know the answers to the world's biggest questions. One day he was exploring the forest and he came to a lake. He watched the bright sun shining down and the waves splashing against the shore. He was so amazed that he wanted to include everyone in the beautiful sight. He wanted to share the beauty with the other animals. + +So he called out to his animal friends and asked them to join him. Before he finished, he bent down and whispered something wise in a little mouse's ear. + +"Remember, friends, that any good thing is only made better when it's shared," he said. The bear was teaching the little mouse a valuable lesson about sharing what you have with others. + +The animal friends went home understanding that if you are wise and share your blessings with others, you will enjoy even more happiness and beauty in your life. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Tilly. Whenever she needed help, her friends were always so grateful. Tilly had a special way of helping her friends with a rhythm she knew. + +Tilly would start by saying, 'I'm going to feed you!' She then clapped her hands, and started singing a song. Her song was slow and gentle, but it got faster and faster until it sounded like a dance! As she sang and clapped her hands, her friends felt reassured and happy. + +Before long, her friends were all so grateful for her help. As Tilly said goodbye to each one, she would tell them to spread the rhythm of her song with everyone they met: 'Be patient, be kind and keep rhythm in your heart.' + +Tilly's friends learned an important lesson from her: it was much better to help and care for each other than to judge and criticize. And it was also much better to be grateful for the help you receive from others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joey. One day, Joey was taking a walk with his mom when he saw a car. It was very dirty and Joey asked, "Why is this car so dirty, Mama?" + +"It is because no one is taking care of it," Mama said. "That's why it is so important to support the things we have. If we take care of them, they will take care of us." + +Joey thought about that for a minute and then decided he would help take care of the car. So he started to wash it. Day after day, Joey kept washing the car until it was sparkly and clean. + +The moral of the story is that if we support the things we have and take care of them, they will take care of us. Joey's actions taught us that taking care of and supporting the things of have is important. +Once there was a big truck. The truck was full of pastel boxes. Daddy was loading the truck with the pastel boxes. Emily watched as Daddy worked. She wanted to help him too. + +He had lots of boxes of different colors. The blue pastel boxes were her favorite. Daddy said the blue pastels were very deep in color. Emily liked the way the blue looked against the bright sunshine. + +Once the truck was loaded, Daddy took Emily for a drive. It was very exciting for her. She looked out the window and pointed to the pastel boxes as they drove by. Daddy would tell her which color pastels were in each box. + +They drove for a long time. Eventually, they arrived home with all their pastel boxes. Daddy and Emily unloaded the truck together. It was so much fun! Emily was so happy to have so many colorful pastels to play with. +One day, two friends Tommy and John were walking in the park. Tommy was holding an old, yellow crayon in his hand. + +“Look what I found!†Tommy said to John. + +John looked at the crayon and said, “That’s so cool! What will you do with it?†+ +Tommy smiled and exclaimed, “I’m going to draw something with it! Then I can gain some new friends!†+ +John nodded and said, “Let’s go find some paper and then you can start drawing.†+ +Tommy and John went on a hunt for some paper and found some old paper near a tree. Tommy quickly got to work and began drawing with the crayon. Soon he had a beautiful drawing made with the old crayon. + +“That looks amazing!†John said with a smile. + +Tommy was so proud of himself and exclaimed, “Thanks! Let’s go show it to my friends so we can gain more friends!†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. He had a big dream: he wanted to be a champion! + +Joe went away to train for his big race. He ran and ran each day. He was so determined to win. + +One day, when Joe arrived at the race track, it was snowing heavily. Everything was white! + +Joe's parents were there cheering him on. When the race started, Joe held his arms up in the air and shouted, "I can win this race!" + +And that's exactly what he did. Joe ran so fast and so strong - he won the race! + +His parents were so proud of him. They hugged Joe and said, "You did it! You achieved your dream!" + +Joe loved his big white win. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sofia. Sofia loved potatoes. Whenever Sofia had a potato she liked to eat it. One day, Sofia found a potato that was very hard. She didn't want to eat it, so she decided to drink it. She boiled the potato and then mashed it up. Then she put it into a cup and added some milk. She loved her potato drink so much. From then on, whenever she wanted to drink something, she would make herself a potato drink. The end. +Once there was a little girl. She was very glad and always loved to step outside in the sunshine. One day, she decided to step outside to pick some tomatoes. She had never picked tomatoes before, but she was very excited to try. + +She saw some bright tomatoes in a grocery store, and she decided to step closer and take a look. She was so glad to find that the tomatoes were so ripe and juicy. She chose a few tomatoes and held them in her tiny hands. + +This made her so happy that she started to skip down the street. But then a gust of wind blew and she dropped all the tomatoes. She was so sad that all the tomatoes were gone. + +That is when the little girl learned an important lesson. She realized it was better to take her time and step slowly, so those juicy tomatoes could stay safe in her hands. She was glad to have realized this and vowed never to rush again. +One day, a family went to the mall. They wanted to buy some clothes and things. As they walked around, the little girl grabbed at things. She was so happy to find pretty things! But sometimes she grabbed things without being careful, and her parents had to tell her to be more careful! She was a bit careless when she was playing. + +Eventually, they found some fun things. Her mom bought her a new teddy bear, and her dad got her a special toy. She was so excited! + +When it was time to leave, she grabbed the teddy and toy and hugged them both tightly. She was so thrilled with her new things! They all left the mall, and the little girl had so much fun that day. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Daisy. Daisy was very curious, especially when she saw something new. One day, she saw a big stone in the garden. + +"Mom," Daisy said, pointing to the stone. "What is that?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That is a stone, Daisy. It's very pretty!" + +Daisy smiled. "I want to learn more about it," she said. + +So her mom taught her all about the stone. She explained that it had been there for a long time, and it was very special. Daisy was so excited - she thought the stone was so adorable! + +After her mom had finished teaching her, Daisy went back to the stone and thanked it for being a part of her garden. Then she went off to find something else to explore. +Paul was walking in the countryside. He stopped to look at a beautiful farm. It rested near a river surrounded by trees. He admired the fragile beauty of the farm. + +He continued to explore when he saw something amazing. He discovered a big machine that looked like a tank. He read the sign on it saying 'reverse'. Paul was curious what it did. + +He asked a farmer who was nearby. "What does this machine do?" he asked the farmer. + +The farmer replied: "This machine can reverse the river that flows around the farm. It's very powerful, so be careful not to touch it." + +Paul thanked the farmer and went back to explore. He was amazed to see that the farmer could reverse the river around the farm. He thought it was so cool! Paul left feeling more interested in the farm than before. It was beautiful, but he was warned to be careful. It was very fragile. +Once upon a time there was a curious child. The child liked to explore the world around her. One day, she was walking through the park and she saw something that looked very interesting. She wanted to explore it more, so she went over to it. + +She touched the object, and it was very soft. She squeezed it in her hand. Suddenly the object made a sound, and the child was very surprised. She had never seen anything like it before! + +The child kept squeezing the object, and it kept making the same sound. She was amazed. She couldn't figure out what the object was. She kept squeezing it, and every time she did, the sound got louder and louder. + +The child smiled. She was having so much fun. She kept exploring the object, squeezing it and playing with it until it was time for her to go home. She was so happy and so curious. + +The end. +George and Susie were walking down the street one night when suddenly a powerful ghost appeared! + +"Oh no!" said George. + +Susie smiled. "Don't worry, I know how to remove this ghost!" + +George was worried the ghost was too powerful, but Susie was brave. She reached out her hand and said "Go away ghost!" + +The ghost stopped and shook its head. Susie said again, louder this time, "Go away ghost!" + +The ghost slowly began to fade away until it was completely gone! + +George was so impressed. "You're so brave Susie! That was so cool how you removed the ghost!" + +Susie smiled. "It was nothing, I know the power of words." +Once there was a mom and her son. Every morning they went to the kitchen. Mom would make coffee, and the son would watch. He liked to watch the coffee as it bubbled and steamed. + +One day, mom said, "Let's have some coffee". The son was so excited. He couldn't wait to try it. Mom filled up two cups and said, "The coffee is ready". + +The son took a sip. At first, it was too hot, but then it was just right. He loved it! + +He asked mom for more. From then on, every morning, mom made coffee for them both. They would sit together and enjoy their coffee, and the son never got tired of it. The coffee was always ready for them! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Alex. He was so sweet and very curious about the world. But Alex couldn’t speak, because he was deaf. + +Every day after school, he would go out and sit on top of a big hill. He would admire the sky, with its stunning colours and soft music. He wished he could sing with the birds and feel the wind. + +One day, as Alex was admiring the sky, an old man with a long beard approached. He asked Alex why he was sitting there alone. Alex just shrugged. + +The old man smiled and then he started to sign to Alex. Alex finally realized that the old man was also deaf. They talked and signed together for a while. + +The old man told Alex a story about a deaf bird who was afraid to fly into the sky because it was so scared. Finally, the bird did fly and she was so glad and happy. The old man said “See, Alex? You have to have courage to try something new. Don’t be scared, because if you try and fly, you will be so proud of yourself.†+ +Alex was so happy and inspired that he decided to try to speak out loud. It was very hard, but he kept trying until suddenly he could make a sound. Alex was so surprised and proud. + +The old man smiled and said, “See what happens when +Once there was a little puppy called Pat. Pat was so excited because today was the day it got to go for a walk. Pat was jumping, running and barking with joy as it explored the park. + +Pat ran to the playground, when it spotted an interesting looking log. Pat looked at the log and knew it wanted to play on it. Pat clambered up the log, and enjoyed the feeling of being above the ground. + +When all of a sudden, Pat felt a splatter on its fur. It looked down and saw that the log was covered in mud and dirt, and the mud and dirt was now on its fur too. Pat was so disappointed and did not know what to do. + +Suddenly it heard its owner's voice from far away. +"Come on, Pat. Time to go home and get cleaned up!" said the owner. +Pat got off the log and ran off, eager to enjoy its bath.Happy and relieved, Pat headed back home to get its fur cleaned. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable insect named Happy. Happy wanted to share his news with the world. So he climbed to the top of a cozy tree and chirped and buzzed as loud as he could. + +Soon, the news was heard all around. Other insects came from miles away to hear what Happy had to share. Even funny birds and kind ants stopped by to listen. + +They were all so happy to learn about Happy's special news. He asked them to join together and make a wonderful surprise. + +The next day, the surprise came together. All the bugs showed up and together they worked to make something special. The ants and bees, the beetles and butterflies all worked together and at the end of the day, they had made a beautiful garden! + +The other bugs smiled with joy to see the garden and thanked Happy for helping them. From then on, Happy was known as the most dependable insect in the land! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a little girl called Sally, and the other was a boy called Tommy. They were playing in the park when Tommy saw a big, red apple on the ground. He was so excited and he wanted to show it to Sally. + +He quickly picked it up and waved it in front of her face. Sally was so impressed, she couldn't believe her eyes. She was sure it was an incredible apple! + +Tommy wanted to show Sally the amazing apple, so he quickly covered it with his hands. He wanted to keep the apple a secret from Sally, just like a surprise. But then he accidentally dropped it! It rolled down the hill and broke into little pieces. + +Sally was very sad, and Tommy felt so guilty for not taking good care of the apple. It was a good lesson for them both: don't hide anything from your friends, always be honest and open with them! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very cheerful. She loved to pick flowers and play outdoors. One day, she was picking flowers in the garden when she noticed something shiny in the mud. + +She bent down and picked up a shiny pan. She was so excited to find the pan and couldn't wait to put it to good use. + +The next day, the little girl went to the store with her mom to get some food. She asked her mom to buy some ingredients for baking. Her mom agreed and they came home with all the very special ingredients. + +The little girl was so happy that she decided to make a cake with her pan. She gathered all the ingredients and carefully measured each one. After baking the cake, it came out perfect! + +The little girl was very proud of her cake, and was even more proud of her pan. She learned a very important lesson that day: Always be cheerful, no matter what you do! Doing something with a cheerful heart brings joy to everyone. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Every day Jane liked to run and play outside. She loved playing tag with her friends and running around the park. + +One day Jane didn't feel well and she was very tired. Despite being tired she still wanted to go outside and play. But as she tried to run she felt pain in her leg. She looked down to see that her leg was cut. + +Jane was very scared and quickly ran back home to show her mom. Her mom examined the cut and told her that it was too deep and she must get some medicine. So the next day Jane and her mom went to the doctor to get medicine and a bandage for the cut. + +Jane learned an important lesson that day - she shouldn't run and play when she's too tired. Jane has been much more careful about being tired ever since. +One day, Bob and his mom went to the park. Bob was so excited as he wanted to go on the slide. He ran over to it, but then he stopped and looked around. + +"Where's the slide?" he asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "We don't have enough money to use the slide, honey. But look over there! That quiet hill looks like a lot of fun." + +Bob smiled and said, "Let's go there!" + +The pair walked to the top of the hill and Bob looked down. He smiled, his eyes wide. His mom said, "Ready, set, go!" + +Bob pushed off with his feet and he began to rise. He felt so light and free as he slid down the hill. By the time he reached the bottom he was full of joy. + +He and his mom smiled at each other and then he said, "Let's do it again!" +Once upon a time there was a weak little spray bottle. He was made of cardboard and he knew he wasn't strong like the other bottles. One day, the other bottles were playing a game of spray catch. But the little cardboard bottle wasn't invited. Everyone laughed at him and said he would never be able to join them. + +But the little cardboard bottle was determined to join the game. He started spraying with all his might and he was soon catching water with the others. Everyone was astounded that he could do it. + +The moral of the story is that even the weakest things can do great things if they try hard enough. So don't ever give up just because someone tells you can't do it! +Once there was a boy called Jax. He was only three years old but he was very strong and brave. One day he was playing in the garden when he found a small file. He picked it up and started to play with it. Jax's mum saw him and came over to talk to him. Jax handed her the file and asked her what it was. + +"It's a file," his mum said. "It's used to keep papers in." + +Jax looked confused and asked, "What papers?" + +Mum said with a smile, "It can be used to keep all sorts of papers, like jokes and stories. Would you like to do that?" + +Jax nodded with excitement. He loved jokes and wanted to learn more. + +That afternoon, Jax and his mum spent some time writing down jokes in the file. They would laugh and giggle together before writing down the jokes. After a while, Jax's file was filled with lots of funny jokes. Every time Jax read a joke he would laugh and make his mum laugh too. + +Eventually, Jax became so good at telling jokes that he started to entertain the family. Everyone would gather around to watch Jax tell his funny jokes from his small file! +On Daisy's birthday, her mom gave her a present. She was so excited she couldn't believe it when she saw it. It was a jazz CD! Daisy had always wanted to listen to jazz music, but she was only three years old. She knew her mom was very helpful and must have chosen it especially for her. + +But then Daisy remembered that her mom had said she should only listen to the music with grown-ups. Daisy didn't want to break a rule, so she put the CD away and decided she would only listen to it when a grown-up was there. + +The next day, Daisy was playing in her room when she heard some music. She thought it sounded like jazz, but she wasn't sure. She rushed up to her mom and asked who was playing the music. Her mom smiled and said she was listening to the CD she gave her. + +Daisy felt so happy that her mom believed in her, that she could listen to jazz on her own. It was one of the best birthday presents Daisy ever got. +John and his mum were in the park. John had a kite. He jumped up and down, watching it soar in the air. + +"Oh, look, mum! I'm flying!" John said. + +"Yes, you are John," his mum said. + +John was so excited, he forgot to be careful. He stepped on a pin and yelped in pain. + +"Oh no, you must be more careful," his mum said. + +John nodded and started to cry. But then his mum said something that made him stop. + +"I know you're hurt, but if you quit, you'll never be able to fly that kite again," she said. + +John thought about it and then wiped away his tears. + +"Okay, I won't quit," he said. + +He was careful from then on, and got to fly his kite for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. Jill loved to dress up. She always chose the prettiest and the most colourful clothes. + +One day, she found a board in her front yard. It was very smooth and sparkly. Jill wanted to try it out. She quickly got dressed in her favourite dress and shoes, and grabbed the board. + +When Jill stepped onto the board, she accidentally slipped and fell. The board flew off and hit a tree. Jill was shocked, but she was okay. She tried to get up, but she was stuck! + +Jill was stuck there for hours. Eventually, night came, and her parents were looking for her. When they found Jill, they were very worried. They had to call the fire department to help free her. + +Jill was finally free, but the day didn't have a happy ending. She had been stuck for so long that her beautiful dress was ruined. Jill was very sad, and promised herself never to go near a board again. +Jimmy was very spoiled. He had lots of toys and always got exactly what he wanted. One day, Jimmy decided he wanted to try something new and fun. He looked around and saw a pool. That's when he had the brilliant idea to dive! + +Jimmy put on his goggles and slowly walked to the edge of the pool. He stared into the water, but then he saw something he hadn't expected - a big green crocodile! Jimmy backed away, but the crocodile just smiled at him and said, "Hello! I'd love it if you joined me for a dive." + +Jimmy was worried, but the crocodile was so kind and friendly. He cautiously stepped closer to the pool and jumped in! Together, Jimmy and the crocodile dove around the pool, chasing each other and splashing in the water. Jimmy had so much fun. + +Jimmy smiled and waved goodbye to the crocodile as he went home. He had made a new friend, and had the most wonderful time. Jimmy knew he was very spoiled, but this was the best experience ever! +One day, there was a little girl named Susie. She had a very special thing in her house. It was a unique freezer! Susie was so excited about the special freezer that she gave it a big nod of approval. + +Susie opened the freezer and discovered a surprise inside. It was filled with yummy treats! Susie was so happy, she smiled and gave the freezer another nod. She said, "Thanks, freezer!". + +She ran outside and shared the treats with all her friends. Everyone was so happy and they thanked Susie for the unique treats. They all gave the freezer a nod of appreciation and went off to play some more. + +From that day on, Susie's family was always thankful for their unique freezer. They gave it a special nod every time they opened it, to show their appreciation. +John was walking in the park with his mom. He wanted to run around and explore. As he bundled on ahead, his mom warned him to stay close. But John kept running and running until he was out of sight. + +Suddenly, John came upon a deep pond. He had never seen anything so big before. He wanted to know what was inside and so he stepped forward. But before he could take another step, he felt a strong hand grabbing his shoulder. It was his mom! She had been looking everywhere for him. + +John was in so much trouble. His mom scolded him and yelled, "What were you thinking?" She told him never to wander off like that again. + +To make sure John didn't do it again, his mom gave John a special vest to wear. She made him promise to never take it off when they went to the park. + +John promised, and he has kept his word ever since. He knows not to go near the deep water again, and the vest is a reminder of how dangerous it is. +Once upon a time, there was an orange emergency. Everyone got scared and started to scatter. Little Lily was running around and couldn't find her mum. But before she knew it, she found her dad. He knew what to do in an emergency, so he held Lily's hand and hurried away from the orange emergency. + +Soon, they arrived in a big field and there were lots of other people scattered around. Lily saw that all the people had big smiles on their faces. That's when she knew that everything was going to be OK. + +Meanwhile, her dad was talking to some other dads about what had happened. Lily saw that they were all getting ready to help. Before she knew it, they were all on their way back to the orange emergency. + +When they arrived, they started to help. Everyone worked together to clear the orange emergency away. It was hard work, but everyone was smiling and feeling very proud. + +Soon, the orange emergency was gone and everyone was happy. Everyone gave each other high-fives and Lily's dad hugged her tight. + +The end. +Molly was so excited. She carefully grabbed her folder and looked around the room. She had been waiting all week for today and she couldn't believe it was finally here. Everywhere she looked, she saw amazing things. + +Molly took her folder and opened it up. Inside was the most amazing sight. Colorful letters and pictures filled the pages. Molly smiled as she looked at all of these things she had never seen before. + +Molly continued to explore her folder and she couldn't believe what she saw. There was a map that showed her where she was going and a picture of a place she'd never seen before. She was so excited to find out what it was! + +The next day, Molly and her family took a long drive. After a few hours, her daddy stopped the car and pointed to the picture of the amazing place that Molly had seen in her folder. It was an amusement park! Molly couldn't believe it and she jumped out of the car in excitement. Molly had an amazing day of fun at the park. +Once there was a little girl who was very sad. All her friends had gone on a fun trip, but she wasn't invited to join them. She felt so lonely. + +All day she stayed in her room, and she couldn't stop thinking about her friends. Then something amazing happened - a big rainbow appeared in the sky! Suddenly, she felt a bit happier. + +The rainbow was so beautiful, and it made her feel less sad. She decided to find her friends and join them on their trip. + +She put on her coat and ran around trying to find them. After a while, she found them and asked if she could join them. Her friends were happy to have her there, and soon everyone was playing together and having lots of fun. + +The little girl was so glad she'd made the decision to join her friends. From then on, no matter how sad she felt, she would remember the rainbow and make sure to join her friends so she wouldn't feel lonely. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a mighty blueberry and the other was a small tuna. They wanted to be united and stay together forever. + +So one day they decided to travel around the world. They took a long journey full of adventure. Along their way they met all sorts of other creatures, animals and fruit. They decided to join up with all these new friends and unite together. + +The mighty blueberry, the small tuna and all their new friends had fun playing together. They had lots of laughs and even picked some blueberries in the forest. Together they were very happy. + +The small tuna and the mighty blueberry stayed together until the end of the journey. Then, when it was time to say goodbye, they gave each other a big hug and promised to never forget their amazing time together. + +From that day onwards, the small tuna and the mighty blueberry would always be united, no matter the distance between them. +Once upon a time, there were two cars who were very good friends. The cars would drive around together and always stay close. One day, the cars saw a big mountain in their way. The cars wanted to go to the other side of the mountain but knew they wouldn't ever fit together. + +So, the cars decided to separate. They said goodbye and drove away in opposite directions. The car that went to the left was clumsy and kept bumping into rocks and trees. The one on the right moved smoother and faster. Soon, the clumsy vehicle reached the top of the mountain. It was happy to be on the other side! + +The cars were now on different sides of the mountain. But they still remembered the fun times they had together. So, whenever one of the cars drove past the mountain, it waved to its friend who was on the other side. The two cars will always be friends, even from far away. +Once there was a brown ladder. It stood in the corner and belonged to a small boy named Jack. Every day, Jack liked to climb the ladder. He liked to pretend he was a strong explorer climbing a hill. + +One day, Jack was climbing the ladder and started to spread something on it. He wanted to make the ladder pretty. He spread paint on the sides. But soon, there was a problem. + +The paint started to spread too much! It spread too far and made a mess. Jack was scared and ran away. He wasn’t sure what to do. + +But then, his mom came to the rescue. She saw the mess and said it was alright. She found a special cloth and wiped away the paint. She told Jack it was ok to spread things on the ladder, but only if he was very careful. + +Jack felt better and smiled. He hugged his mom and thanked her for showing him that it was possible to spread things without making a big mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was so excited when he saw an aeroplane in the sky. He pointed his finger up and shouted, "Look, mum! An aeroplane!" + +Mum looked up and smiled. "That's right Joe. That's an aeroplane." + +Joe wanted to fly like the aeroplane. He wanted to go on an adventure in the sky. But then Mum had bad news for him. + +Joe looked at his mum and asked, "Why can't I fly with the aeroplane, mum?" + +Mum told him, "I'm sorry, Joe. You can't fly with an aeroplane." + +Joe felt so troubled. He looked up at the aeroplane and shrugged sadly. + +Mum hugged him. She told him, "You can still have an adventure, Joe. Let's go explore the park together!" + +Joe smiled. He knew his mum was right. Together they set off on a fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a car. It was very restless and wanted to change. It thought and thought how it could make a change. Then, one day, the car decided to get up and drive away. + +It drove and drove until it found a big city. It felt excited to be in a new place and looked around to explore. The car drove around the city and saw a lot of people and all sorts of new things, like big buildings, tall trees and even a big park. + +The car was finally happy and content. It felt like it had changed, and it was now full of joy. And it stayed in the city for the rest of its days. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Alex. Every day he would go to the park and play with his friends. But one day, Alex was feeling very sad. He had made a mistake and taken toy from one of his friends. + +Alex's friends were very angry and started shouting at him. Alex said sorry over and over again but they did not forgive him. He felt sad and alone. + +But then a big surprise happened. Alex's Mom and Dad took him outside to the park. They had a present for Alex. It was for his friends to say sorry and ask them to forgive him. + +The present was cold from the fridge, but when Alex's friends opened it, they saw it was a big tub of ice cream. They all broke out into smiles. Suddenly their anger had melted away and they all hugged Alex and forgave him. + +From then on the friends forgave Alex whenever he made a mistake. And Alex always remembered that sometimes presents can make everything okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was always curious, and loved to gaze all around her. One day, she noticed a mysterious wallet lying on the ground. She excitedly ran over to pick it up and opened it up. Inside, she found a lot of shiny coins. She had never seen so many coins before! + +Lucy decided to look around to see who might have dropped the wallet. To her surprise, she spotted a wealthy man walking on the sidewalk. Lucy ran over to him and held up the wallet. + +"Excuse me," she said, "I think you dropped this!" + +The man was very surprised and grateful. He smiled at Lucy, and thanked her. He then opened the wallet, counted the coins, and nodded. + +"You've done me a great service," he said. + +Lucy smiled. She was happy to have helped the man, and happy to have learned something new. From then on, she always kept her eyes open and her gaze around her. +Jill and Jack were two friends. One day, they decided to go on a fun adventure to the park. When they arrived, they were so excited! There were so many interesting things to do. + +Jill said, "Let's play on the swing!" + +Jack said with a big smile, "That sounds like a great idea!" + +So, they both hopped onto the swing, and they started to swing high and low. It was so much fun! + +Jill said "This is the best! It's so interesting!" + +Jack said, "I know, it's a lot of fun!" + +They played on the swings for a long time, until it started to get dark. Then, they decided it was time to go home. + +They hugged each other goodbye and said "Bye-bye!" Then, they left the park and went home. +One day, a little girl named Molly was feeling very worried. She had been doing her best to take care of a special flower in her garden, but it still hadn't bloomed. + +Molly's mum saw how worried Molly was, so she thought of something to make her smile. She went into the kitchen and picked up a block of cheese. She cut the cheese into slices, just the right size for little Molly. + +The little girl loved cheese and bit into one of the slices. Then, she smiled and ran back into the garden. When she got there, she was very excited. The special flower was blooming! +Once upon a time there was a gate. It was a fine gate, with a big and strong lock on it. Every day, a little boy and his dad would come to the gate and open it. + +The little boy would look at the gate and smile. Every day, the gate seemed special to him. + +Then the little boy would run through the gate and onto the grass. His dad would park their car nearby and then follow him. The grass felt soft and tickly against his feet as he ran. + +The little boy loved to stay in the park. He liked to look at the trees that grew around the gate and feel the wind on his face. Some days he and his dad would sit in the park and play a game together. + +It always made them feel fine. Just sitting in the park and seeing the gate reminded them how happy they were to be there. + +At the end of the day, they would close the gate and go home. It was a special way to end a day. +One day, a little girl named Sarah was walking in the forest. As she enjoyed the beautiful flowers and trees, she suddenly saw a large, empty pie in the middle of the path. She was really excited. She picked it up and wanted to eat it. + +So, Sarah ran back to her home. She asked her mom if she could eat the pie. But her mom answered "No, Sarah, the pie is empty. You can't eat it." Sarah was really upset and wanted to eat the pie really bad, so she yelled and screamed. + +But her mom was very wise. She said, " Sarah, if you are calm and patient, good things will come to you. Yielding will always be better than screaming." + +So Sarah stopped screaming and waited. Suddenly, she saw a bird carrying a juicy, red cherry, and it placed it perfectly in the pie! Sarah was so happy, she said thank you to the bird and ran back to her home. Her mom was so proud of her and said, "See? I told you yielding is always better than screaming. Now, let's go enjoy this delicious cherry pie together." + +The moral of the story is that being patient and yielding can lead to something nice. +The little bird was envious. Everywhere he looked other birds were playing in the snow. He tried to join them, but all the birds kept away, calling out to each other. He felt sad. + +He kept trying to get closer, but the birds kept flying away and calling to each other. He crept closer and closer, until he was almost in the center of all the birds playing in the snow. + +Suddenly he heard a loud call from above. It was an eagle! The eagle swooped down and snagged the little bird with its talons. The birds all flew away in fright, and the little bird was never seen again. +One starry night, a little boy named Tom was looking up at the moon. Tom heard something strange - it sounded like it was coming from the moon. He went outside and saw a black shape against the night sky. What could it be? Tom wondered. + +Tom wanted to find out what the shape was. He wanted to get closer, but he was scared and his mom said it was time for bed. So, he was forced to go inside, but he promised himself he would find out what the shape was in the morning. + +The next morning, Tom got up late. He ran outside and looked at the moon in the sky. It was still the same black shape from the night before. He realized it was a black balloon! His mom had put it there for his first birthday party. + +Tom was so excited. He ran around the yard, chasing and playing with the balloon. It was the best birthday present he had ever received! The black balloon was a reminder of the wonderful birthday surprise his mom had made him. +Once there was a young girl named Jessica. She wanted to gain something special so one day she ventured out into the world. Along her journey, she stumbled upon a huge pile of grey dust. She was curious so she scooped it up in her hands and was surprised by what happened next. + +When Jessica opened her hands, the grey dust turned into a beautiful golden coin. Jessica was so excited and couldn't believe her luck! She tucked the coin into her pocket and thanked the pile of ash for her special gain. + +Jessica quickly made her way back home and showed her family the coin. Her parents praised her for her luck and they all decided to use the coin to buy some special treats. + +Jessica was so happy with her gain and it was a special moment she would never forget. It was amazing what she had found in the pile of ash. It showed her that even when she was young, she could achieve something special. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was named Sammy and the other was called Daisy. They were playing together in Sammy's garden. + +Sammy said, "Let's make the lawn thicker!" + +Daisy said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +Then Sammy fetched a big bucket of grass seeds. He sprinkled them all over the lawn. Daisy helped him to add more and more grass seeds until the lawn was thick with grass. + +"This looks really nice!" said Sammy. + +"Yes, it does," said Daisy. "Now let's take a break and have a picnic on the lawn!" + +So Sammy and Daisy went outside to have a picnic on the thick lawn. They ate their lunch, played tag and laughed until the sun went down. The two friends had a wonderful time in Sammy's garden. +Once upon a time there was a little bird called Bob. Bob was a brave bird who wanted to fly the highest of any bird! But it was very difficult. + +Every day Bob tried and tried, but he couldn't get above the treetops. He was very scared that he would never succeed. + +One day, Bob was high in the sky, flapping his wings so hard. He was determined not to give up! Then Bob heard a voice. + +"Little bird, why don't you take a break and relax?" asked the voice. Bob looked down and saw a wise owl sitting at the bottom of the tree. + +Bob listened to the owl and tried his best to relax. After a while, something amazing happened. Bob found the courage to fly higher and higher! + +Soon Bob was flying above the clouds and was so proud of his success. He had achieved the impossible and it was all due to his courage and the wise advice of the owl! From that day on, Bob never gave up and kept fly higher and higher, no matter how difficult it was. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Lila. She played in the park every day. One day, she noticed something strange in the sky - a bright, unknown star. She knew she had to find out what it was. + +So Lila set off on a journey. She searched and searched, but she was not brave enough to explore the unknown side of the sky. She was scared. So Lila stopped and surrendered. + +But then, something amazing happened. From out of nowhere a magical creature appeared. It was a friendly dragon, who said it would help her find the unknown star. + +The dragon and Lila flew up to the star. Lila couldn't stop smiling as she saw all the beautiful colors of the star. She realized that bravely facing her fears was the best way to find what she was looking for. + +The dragon and Lila said goodbye and the dragon flew away. Lila had an amazing adventure and she never forgot what she learned about courage and surrendering when needed. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Anna and Zoe. Zoe had an exciting secret she couldn't wait to share with Anna. They were walking towards the playground when Zoe said, 'I'm so excited! I'm going on a march!' + +'A march?' Anna said, surprised. 'What's a march?' + +Zoe smiled and said, 'It's an unknown adventure! I'm going on a march with my parents tomorrow. We're going to explore a new place.' + +'That sounds so exciting!' Anna said. 'I wish I could come too!' + +'Maybe next time!' Zoe said. 'It's a secret march around the world. My parents say it'll be fun.' + +Anna and Zoe went to the playground, and they played games and laughed all day. When it was time to go home, Anna said, 'I'm so happy you told me your secret! I can't wait to hear all about your march when you get back!' + +Zoe smiled brightly and said, 'Me too! I'm excited to start the march and find out what's out there!' +Once there was a chubby little bear named Teddy. He was always happy, and loved playing with his friends. One day his friends asked if he would play tag with them in the woods. Teddy was so excited, but quickly found himself lost in the woods. Teddy started walking and walking and suddenly he noticed he had been walking for hours. As Teddy started to get tired, he saw a cabin in the woods. He decided to go in and see if he could find help. + +In the cabin he met an old woman. She said she could help him, but he needed to take off his scarf he was wearing. Teddy didn't want to part with his beloved scarf, but decided it was the only way he would get home. + +The old woman smiled and told Teddy that with each step he took away from the cabin, his scarf was healing the broken paths of the woods. Teddy was amazed and he knew he had to keep walking so that all the paths could be healed. + +Teddy started walking, and after some time, he was home. He was so happy to be home and couldn't wait to tell his friends what had happened. His friends asked what had happened and Teddy shared his story of how time and patience had healed the broken paths of the woods. His friends smiled and thanked Teddy for teaching them a valuable lesson. + +Teddy was happy that he had been able to help his friends and that he +Once upon a time, there was a wild stove. Every day, the stove worked hard to deliver hot food to the family who owned it. One day, the stove was getting very tired. Too tired to deliver any more food. + +So, the family called the repair man to come over and fix the stove. When the repair man arrived, he was amazed by its wildness. He plugged it in, checked the wires and then gave it a little pat. + +Suddenly, the stove began to come alive again. It was able to deliver hot food just like before. Everyone was very happy and thanked the repair man for his help. The wild stove continued to deliver hot food for many years to come! +Once upon a time there was a person called Jack. He was very dependable, but one day he made a mistake. He was walking in the forest when he saw something sparkling in the distance. It was a diamond! + +Jack was so excited he couldn’t contain his joy. But before he could reach it, a big scary creature appeared. Jack panicked and he ran away as quickly as he could. + +When he stopped running, he realised it was so silly of him to go after something so valuable that didn't belong to him. He knew it was wrong and instead he should have asked for help from his dependable friends and family. + +Moral of the story: Work together with your dependable friends and family to get what you need, and don't panic! +Once upon a time there was a mommy bear and a baby bear. They both had a lot of stuff, but mommy bear was starting to feel like it was too much. So she decided to remove some of the stuff from the house. + +First she picked up a fake flower from the table. It was bright yellow and didn’t look like a real flower. She took it outside and put it on the ground. + +Then she found a toy truck. It was big and noisy, so she took that outside too and put it on the ground next to the fake flower. + +Finally, she picked up a stuffed bear that was sitting on the chair. She hugged it goodbye and put it on the ground with the flower and the truck. + +Mommy bear looked around and smiled. Everything looked so much better. It was nice to remove the extra stuff. And with that, the mommy bear and the baby bear lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a Nurse named Jack. He was very patient and always available to help his patients, no matter what. One day, Jack was helping a little girl named Lily. Lily was only three years old, and had a lot of questions. + +Jack patiently answered all of Lily’s questions. He took his time, and explained things so that she could understand. + +At the end of their visit, Lily looked up at Jack and said, “Thank you for being so patient and answering my questions.†+ +Jack smiled and said, “That’s why I am here. I am always available to help you whenever you need it!†+ +The moral of this story is that patience and availability are important in helping others. Always be kind and understanding when someone has questions. +Once upon a time, a silly infant was playing outside in her garden. She had a toy rabbit she was playing with and she was having so much fun. Suddenly, it vanished! The infant couldn't believe her eyes and started to cry. She looked all over the garden, but couldn't find the rabbit. Then, a magical fairy appeared and gave the infant a new toy bunny. It was even better than the old one and the infant was so happy. She hugged the fairy and thanked her for the new toy. Then, the magical fairy vanished into thin air! The infant laughed and played with her new toy rabbit all day. The end. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Brian and Craig. Craig was always so selfish and wouldn't share his toys. One day Brian thought he had an idea to teach him a lesson. He grabbed a photo of the two of them and told his brother: "Let's race and see who can get to the photo the fastest!" + +Craig accepted the challenge and the brothers both started to speed towards the photo. Craig was ahead, but Brian was determined and sped even faster! He reached the photo first. + +Craig was angry and said: "That wasn't fair! You let me win just to show me that you can be a good sharer!" + +Brian laughed and said: "No, I was being selfish and wanted to be the one to get there first!" + +Craig realised what Brian was trying to do and smiled too. From that day forward, he was no longer so selfish. The brothers enjoyed playing together for many years after. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Tim and Lola. Tim liked to drink juice and Lola liked to dance. Tim and Lola became the best of friends. + +One day they decided to have a picnic. Tim brought some juice, and Lola brought a soft blanket to sit on. Tim and Lola had fun chasing each other and drinking juice. + +After some time, Tim and Lola started to dance. They spun around and around until they were too tired. Then they sat down on the soft blanket and enjoyed the last of the juice. + +Before they knew it, the sun was setting and it was time to go home. Tim and Lola said goodbye and promised to have another picnic soon. They skipped home, happy and full of the joy of their friendship. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and she was very worried. She was worried because something strange was happening outside her window. Her mommy told her not to go look, so the little girl stayed in her room. + +Then the little girl noticed a screen on her window. It was big and bright and it made her feel safer. She watched as the screen slowly shut. She felt a little less worried now that the screen was shut. + +The little girl stayed in her room until her mommy came back and told her it was safe to go out. The little girl was happy to go out and play in the sunshine. She felt much better now that the screen was shut. +One day, there was a careless girl named Rose. She wanted to finish a special drawing and was excited to show her family. She took out her paper and crayons and got to work. + +She finished the drawing and it was very pretty. Her picture had a big bright rose with lots of different colors. + +Rose showed her parents the picture and they said they loved it. She was very proud of her work and she wanted to show everyone. + +Rose took the picture around the neighborhood and all of her friends liked it too. Everyone was so impressed with how she had finished the picture all by herself. + +Rose was very happy with her drawing and enjoyed showing it off. She was very proud of the artwork she had finished. +Lila and her mom were walking through the park one sunny morning. The trees were tall and bright and the flower petals were so colourful. + +Lila saw an elephant ahead of them. She was so excited and she jumped up and down. “Mommy, look at the elephant!†she shouted. + +Lila’s mom smiled. “That’s an elephant,†she said. “Would you like to discuss it?†+ +Lila nodded eagerly. They talked about the elephant for a few minutes. Lila thought it was really interesting. + +Suddenly, Lila’s mom noticed the flowers on the ground. She picked one up and said “Let’s discuss the flower instead. It’s not as boring as the elephant.†+ +Lila didn’t think the elephant was boring. She thought it was the best part of their walk. But they discussed the flower instead and it was just as exciting. +Once there was a family who had lots of fun together. One day, the mommy suggested they should go to the beach. Everyone was very excited! + +The family grabbed a picnic basket, their swimming suits, and some towels and headed to the beach. When they got there, the sand was very hot but the ocean was cool and so was the breeze. + +The family played lots of games, built sand castles and took a swim. It was so much fun! Daddy suggested they have a picnic on the beach. They found a nice spot and ate their lunch. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Mommy and Daddy suggested they go for an ice cream before they left. Everyone cheered and ran as fast as they could! + +They had a really great day at the beach and everyone was sad when it was time to go home. But they all agreed they would come back soon! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was so sleepy. He wanted to take a nap on a bench in the park, when his mom told him to stay away from it. But the little boy didn't listen. He plopped down on the bench and closed his eyes. + +The little boy was almost asleep when suddenly a mean monster came along and told him to go away. The monster said "This bench is mine, so leave now!" + +The little boy was so scared that he couldn't move. He just shook and trembled until the monster got angry and said, "If you don't leave I'm going to gobble you up!" + +The little boy quickly scrambled away, but the monster chased after him. Finally, the little boy screamed and the monster stopped chasing him. He ran all the way home and never went back to the park. He was too scared to complete his nap on the bench. +Once upon a time there was a mighty cooler. It was big and strong. The cooler liked to remain still. It liked the calm and quiet. + +One day, a big storm came. Rain and wind made the cooler wobble and shake. But the mighty cooler stayed strong and remained still. It was brave and held its ground. + +When the storm stopped, the cooler was happy. It held tight and remained strong. It was happy to stay calm and stay safe. + +The cooler remained in the same spot all through the summer. It was mighty, calm, and cool. The hotter the weather, the cooler the mighty cooler stayed. +Once upon a time, there was a van who was very creative. Whenever he saw something he didn't like, he would roar and make a big noise. + +One day, he was walking through the park when he saw a big bully picking on a small child. He got so mad that he started to roar really loudly. Everyone in the park heard him and the bully ran away. + +The small child was so happy that the van had helped him. He gave him a big hug and thanked him for his kindness. + +The van was very proud that he had been able to help the child. He roared with joy and everyone in the park smiled and clapped for him. He was their hero! + +The van and the child became best friends and they would always play together in the park. Whenever the van saw something wrong or unfair, he would roar and stand up for what was right. +Once upon a time, Tim was an inchworm who lived in his cozy home near a meadow. He loved exploring the meadow and dreaming about the things he would do when he was bigger. + +One day, Tim was feeling adventurous and decided to explore the dark, unfamiliar woods on the edge of the meadow. It looked scary, but the thought of discovering something new was too much to resist. + +As he walked, Tim noticed strange green goo growing on some of the trees. It was slimy and had a disgusting smell. He decided to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, Tim felt something strange crawling on his back. He quickly spun around and saw a big, slimy creature with long legs! He was scared and wanted to run away, but the slimy creature said "Don't worry, it's just me!" + +Tim was relieved and soon discovered that the slimy creature was a new friend. The creature told him that he had been dreaming about meeting a new friend and now his dream had come true! + +From then on, Tim and his new friend explored the woods every day and made many more slimy discoveries. Tim always remembered that his dream of making a new friend had come true from one simple inch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a shiny jewel that she found in her backyard. One day, she went to the park and met a friendly dog named Max. Max was very silly and always made Lily laugh. + +As they played together, Lily started to feel tired. She yawned and Max noticed. "Are you sleepy, Lily?" he asked. "Yes," Lily replied. "I think it's time for me to go home and take a nap." + +Max said goodbye to Lily and she walked home with her jewel in her pocket. When she got home, she snuggled up in her bed and fell asleep. As she slept, she dreamed of Max doing silly tricks and her jewel shining brightly in the sun. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling refreshed and ready to play again. She went back to the park and saw Max waiting for her. They played together all day, laughing and having fun. Lily knew that Max was her new best friend and she would always cherish her silly adventures with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with clay. He would make all sorts of things like animals, cars, and even a big castle. Timmy's clay was very old, but he still enjoyed playing with it. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His name was Billy. Billy had never played with clay before, but Timmy showed him how to make a dinosaur. Billy liked playing with clay so much that he asked his mom to buy him some. + +Timmy and Billy played with the old clay all day long. They made so many things that they had to clean up before dinner. Timmy was happy that he could share his clay and enjoy it with his friend. From that day on, Timmy and Billy played with clay every time they had a playdate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens was very soft and cuddly. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a shiny silver necklace. Lily loved the necklace and wanted to wear it all the time, but her mommy wouldn't allow it. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to wear her pretty necklace. Mittens saw how sad Lily was and decided to help. Mittens went outside and found a shiny silver bell. She brought it back to Lily and gave it to her. + +Lily was so happy! She put the silver bell on a string and wore it around her neck. Mittens had allowed her to have something shiny and pretty, just like her necklace. From that day on, Lily and Mittens played together with their silver and furry treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip to visit her grandma. She was very excited to go on an airplane from the airport. + +At the airport, Lily and her mommy met a nice man who was very patient. He helped them find their gate and even played a game with Lily. + +When it was time to board the plane, Lily's mommy reminded her to wash her hands before they got on. Lily didn't want to, but her mommy said it was important to stay healthy. + +Lily and her mommy had a great time on the plane and when they arrived, her grandma gave her a big hug. Lily was so happy to see her grandma and couldn't wait to tell her all about her adventure at the airport. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a mysterious shoe under the slide. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. They all wondered where the other shoe was and who it belonged to. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends were playing hide-and-seek. Lily hid behind a big tree and suddenly heard a noise. It scared her a little, but she peeked around the tree and saw that it was just a squirrel. She laughed and continued to play with her friends. + +When Lily got home, she told her mom about the mysterious shoe and the scary noise she heard in the park. Her mom listened and smiled, happy that her little girl had such an exciting day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they saw a big crane near the pond. Lily was very enthusiastic and wanted to see it up close. + +Her dad picked her up and they stepped closer to the crane. It was very tall and had a long neck. Lily thought it looked like a big bird. She was so happy to see it and waved to the crane. + +After a while, the crane flew away. Lily was sad to see it go, but she was happy that she got to see it. From that day on, whenever they went to the park, Lily would always ask if the crane was there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, it started to rain and Lily's friends went home. But Lily stayed outside and danced in the rain. She loved the sound of the raindrops on her umbrella. + +After a while, Lily saw a shiny red apple on the ground. She picked it up and took a big bite. But the apple tasted strange and made her feel sick. Her mommy took her to the doctor who said the apple was poisoned. Lily felt sad and scared. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful and not eat things she found outside. She told her friends about the poison apple and they were all careful too. Lily was successful in keeping herself and her friends safe. The moral of the story is to always be careful and listen to your mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, it started to rain outside, and Lily needed a shelter to stay dry. She ran to her house and went inside. Her house was perfect for keeping her dry. + +While Lily was inside her house, she decided to play with her dolls. She made them a little house and pretended they were having a party. Lily had so much fun playing with her dolls that she forgot about the rain outside. + +After a while, the rain stopped, and Lily went outside to play again. She was happy that she had a perfect place to stay dry and play with her toys. From that day on, Lily knew that her house was the best shelter when it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a big fountain in the park. It had lots of water that went up and down. The water made a sound like "splash" when it fell back down. One day, a little girl went to the park to play. She saw the fountain and wanted to touch the water. When she got close, she felt the ground tremble. It scared her a little bit, but she still wanted to touch the water. She put her hand in the fountain and felt the cold water. She thought it was very organized how the water went up and down all the time. She played with the water for a while, then went back home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wealthy country with lots of happy people. But one day, a mean dragon came and started to burn everything down. The people were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a brave knight came to save the day. He had a shiny sword and a strong shield. He rode his horse to the dragon and tried to fight him. But the dragon was too strong and breathed fire at the knight. + +The knight had an idea. He took his sword and waited for the dragon to snap his jaws. When he did, the knight quickly cut off the dragon's head. The people were so happy and cheered for the brave knight. And from that day on, the country was safe and peaceful again. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with roots that went deep into the ground. The tree was home to many animals, like birds and squirrels. One day, a storm came and the wind was very wild. It blew and blew until a lightning struck the tree. The tree fell down and the animals had to find a new home. They searched and searched until they found a new tree with roots just as deep. They were happy again and the new tree was just as good as the old one. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw some grown-ups cutting down trees in the forest. She didn't like it because she knew that the animals living there needed the trees to live. + +Lily decided to raise her voice and tell the grown-ups to stop. They were ignorant about the harm they were causing to the forest. Lily explained to them that the forest was important for the animals and for the Earth. + +The grown-ups listened to Lily and stopped cutting down the trees. They realized that they were wrong and promised to take care of the forest from then on. Lily was happy that she could make a difference and protect the forest and its animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go find his toy truck that he left outside. Timmy went outside and looked all around the backyard. Finally, he found his toy truck under a big tree. + +Timmy was very happy that he found his toy truck. He ran back inside to show his mom. But when he got inside, he saw that his mom was busy trying to open a jar of pickles. Timmy asked his mom if she needed help. His mom said yes, and Timmy was very happy to help her. + +Timmy tried to open the jar of pickles, but it was very hard. He became impatient and started to whine. But then, his mom showed him how to open the jar by tapping the lid gently. Timmy was amazed and happy that he could help his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat lots of food and lay in the sun all day. One day, Fluffy's owner won a luxury vacation to a fancy hotel. Fluffy was so excited to go on a trip with her owner. + +When they arrived at the hotel, Fluffy was amazed by all the fancy things. She settled into her room and enjoyed all the delicious food. But one day, Fluffy got sick from eating too much. She couldn't stop throwing up and had to go to the vet. The vet said Fluffy had eaten too much luxury food and needed to go on a diet. + +Fluffy was sad and missed out on the rest of the vacation. When they went back home, Fluffy couldn't stop eating and soon became very sick. Her owner took her to the vet again, but it was too late. Fluffy had eaten too much luxury food and it made her very sick. Sadly, Fluffy passed away and her owner was heartbroken. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky's friend Bunny came to the pond. Bunny wanted to play with Ducky, but Bunny didn't like to get wet. + +Ducky said, "Come on, Bunny! The water is fun! You can splash and play with us." + +Bunny was scared, but Ducky convinced him to come into the water. They played together for a while, but then Ducky noticed something. He saw a big, tight knot in the reeds by the pond. Ducky pointed it out to Bunny and said, "That knot looks dangerous. We should stay away from it." + +Bunny listened to Ducky and they swam to the other side of the pond. Later that day, a big fish got caught in the knot and couldn't escape. Ducky and Bunny were safe because Ducky had pointed out the danger earlier. From that day on, Bunny loved to splash and play in the water with Ducky and their friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, his mom came into his room and said, "Wake up, Timmy! It's time to pick up your toys." Timmy rubbed his eyes and slowly got out of bed. + +As he picked up his toys, he heard a loud noise coming from outside. He ran to the window and saw a big truck driving down the street. The truck was so loud that it made Timmy's ears hurt. He covered his ears and watched as the truck drove away. + +After Timmy finished picking up his toys, he went to the living room and turned on the TV. He watched his favorite cartoon and laughed at all the silly characters. As he watched the show, he felt happy and content. Timmy loved his toys and his cartoons, and he knew that he was lucky to have them. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her mommy's jewelry. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a unique necklace to wear. Lily was so happy! She wore it everywhere she went. + +But one day, Lily lost the necklace. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was so sad. Then, her mommy told her they could mail a letter to the jewelry store to see if they found it. Lily was excited to mail the letter. + +A few days later, the jewelry store mailed back and said they found the necklace! Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy for helping her. From then on, she made sure to take good care of her unique necklace. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big bench and decided to hop up on it. He felt safe and happy sitting there. + +Suddenly, he saw a ball bouncing towards him. It was a red ball and it bounced very high. Benny got excited and wanted to play with it. He hopped off the bench and started to bounce the ball with his paws. + +He had so much fun bouncing the ball that he didn't even notice when his mom called him for dinner. Benny was tired but happy as he hopped back to his burrow, dreaming about the next time he could bounce on the bench with his ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her shiny red boots every day. One day, Lily's mom took her to a restaurant. The waiter recommended a delicious pizza for them to try. Lily loved it so much that she asked for more. After they finished their meal, Lily's mom noticed that her boots were dirty. She recommended they go home and clean them together. Lily happily agreed and they went home to clean her shiny red boots. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk to her friends. One day, Lily's mom brought her a big present wrapped in shiny paper. Lily was so excited to open it! + +"Mommy, can you help me open it?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, sweetie," said her mom as she carefully opened the box. Inside, there was a book with lots of pictures and words in a language Lily didn't know. + +"What's this, Mommy?" asked Lily. + +"It's a book in a different language. It's called Spanish. Maybe we can learn it together and be thoughtful by speaking to people who speak Spanish," said her mom. + +Lily was so happy to learn a new language with her mom. She couldn't wait to talk to new friends and say "Hola!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they went to the beach and saw a big port with boats. Lily was so excited to see all the boats and wanted to go on one. + +Suddenly, she saw something disgusting on the sand. It was a big, slimy jellyfish! Lily's mom told her not to touch it and to ask if it was safe. Lily questioned her mom, "Is it safe to touch the jellyfish?" Her mom said no, so Lily stayed away. + +After that, they went on a boat ride and saw lots of fish in the water. Lily loved the adventure and couldn't wait to go on more. +Once upon a time, there was a big mill. The mill was very old, but it still worked well. Every day, the mill made flour for the people in the town. The flour was used to make yummy bread. + +One day, a farmer brought some wheat to the mill. The wheat was very healthy and looked nice. The mill started to work and soon the wheat turned into flour. The flour appeared in a big bag and the farmer took it home. + +The people in the town were happy to have fresh flour. They made lots of bread and it tasted very good. They were grateful for the old mill that made it all possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to a restaurant with her mom and dad. The waiter came to their table and asked what they wanted to eat. Lily said, "I want spaghetti with red sauce, please." The waiter smiled and said, "I will serve that to you soon." + +While they were waiting for their food, Lily's mom told her to be careful and stay safe. Lily nodded her head and said, "I will, Mommy." Suddenly, Lily saw a little boy who was lost and crying. She went up to him and asked, "Are you okay? Do you need help?" The little boy nodded and Lily took him to his mom who was very happy and grateful. + +When their food came, Lily was very excited to eat her spaghetti with red sauce. She took a big bite and said, "Yum! This is delicious!" Her mom and dad smiled and said, "We're glad you like it." After they finished eating, they went home and Lily went to bed feeling happy and proud that she helped someone stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to school every day and loved to play with her friends. One day, her teacher gave a lecture about sharing toys and being nice to each other. Lily listened carefully and promised to be kind to her friends. + +But then, during recess, Lily wanted to play with her friend's toy. She asked nicely, saying "please can I play with your toy?" but her friend said no. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She remembered the lecture and knew she should be nice, but she really wanted to play with the toy. + +Lily thought about it for a while and decided to ask her teacher for help. The teacher talked to both Lily and her friend and helped them find a way to share the toy. They all played together and had a nice time. Lily learned that it's important to be nice and ask for help when there's a conflict. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey who lived in the jungle. The monkey had a lot of friends, but he wanted to make more. One day, he saw an enormous elephant walking by and wanted to join him. The monkey asked the elephant if he could come along, but the elephant said no. + +Sad and alone, the monkey went back to his tree. He thought about how he could make more friends. Suddenly, he had an idea. He would invite all the animals in the jungle to a big party. The monkey went around and invited everyone he saw. + +Finally, the day of the party arrived. All the animals came, and they had a great time. But then, the elephant came and destroyed everything. The monkey was very sad that his party was ruined, and he never wanted to make friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on his funny carpet in his bedroom. One day, Timmy's mom came in and urged him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +As he was cleaning up, Timmy found a toy car that he had lost under his funny carpet. He was so happy to find it and started playing with it again. But then, his mom came back in and urged him to finish cleaning up. + +Timmy was sad to stop playing, but he knew it was important to listen to his mom. He quickly finished cleaning up and then went back to playing on his funny carpet with his toy car. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They went to the playground and Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to go on the slide, but she was scared. + +Her mommy said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I will go with you." So, Lily went on the slide with her mommy. They went down the slide and it was so much fun! + +After they went on the slide, they sat on a bench. Lily's daddy said, "Let's be quiet and listen to the birds." They listened to the birds and it was peaceful. + +Lily said, "I'm not scared anymore. Can we go on the slide again?" Her mommy and daddy said, "Yes, let's go!" And they went on the slide again and again, having a wonderful time at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and chocolate, but her mommy always told her that she needed to eat vegetables too. Lily didn't like vegetables because they were green and yucky. + +One day, Lily's mommy brought home an orange vegetable called a carrot. Lily didn't want to eat it, but her mommy said, "Just try it, Lily. You might like it." So, Lily took a tiny bite and started to chew. To her surprise, the carrot was crunchy and sweet! + +Lily's mommy smiled and said, "See, vegetables can be yummy too!" From that day on, Lily started to eat more vegetables and even asked for carrots at dinner. She learned that trying new things can be fun and delicious. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to try new foods, even if they look yucky. You might be surprised and discover something you love! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a nice bicycle that he loved to ride every day. One day, he went outside to ride his bicycle, but he noticed that one of the wheels was broken. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my bicycle is broken. Can you help me solve the problem?" + +His mom said, "Of course, Timmy. Let's go to the garage and see what we can do." + +Together, they looked at the bicycle and his mom was able to fix the wheel. Timmy was so happy that his bicycle was fixed and he could ride it again. He said, "Thank you, mommy. You are the best!" +