diff --git "a/TinyStories_864.txt" "b/TinyStories_864.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_864.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Lily is scared of the dog. She hides behind a tree. She says, "Ben, I don't like the dog. It is scary. Can we go home?" + +Ben is brave. He likes the dog. He says, "Lily, don't be scared. The dog is nice. It just wants to play. Come, I will show you." + +Ben walks to the dog. He holds out his hand. He says, "Hello, dog. What is your name?" The dog sniffs Ben's hand. It wags its tail. It licks Ben's face. + +Lily sees that the dog is friendly. She comes out from behind the tree. She says, "Ben, you are brave. You can talk to the dog. Can I try?" + +Ben says, "Yes, Lily. You can try. The dog likes you too." He takes Lily's hand. He brings her to the dog. He says, "Dog, this is Lily. She is my friend. Lily, this is Dog. He is our friend." + +Lily smiles. She pets the dog. She says, "Hello, Dog. You are soft and warm. I like you." The dog barks. It jumps on Lily and Ben. It kisses them. + +Lily and Ben laugh. They hug the dog. They say, "We love you, Dog. You are our friend." The dog loves them too. It is happy. They play in the park. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to go on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun and made new friends. + +But then it was time to go home. Mom said they had to put on their jackets and hats because it was cold outside. Lily and Ben did not want to leave. They wanted to play more. + +Mom tried to zip up Lily's jacket, but Lily ran away. She shouted, "No, no, no! I don't want to go!" She hid behind a tree and hoped mom would not find her. + +Mom looked for Lily and saw her behind the tree. She was not happy. She walked to the tree and said, "Lily, come here. You have to listen to me. It's getting dark and we have to go home. You are sleepy and hungry and you need a bath." + +Lily pouted and said, "But I'm not sleepy. I'm not hungry. I don't need a bath. I want to play." + +Mom sighed and said, "Lily, I know you want to play, but you can play again tomorrow. Now you have to be a good girl and put on your jacket. Look, Ben is waiting for you. He has his zipper up and his hat on. He is ready to go." + +Lily looked at Ben and saw that he was smiling. He said, "Come on, Lily. Let's go home. Mom will make us some yummy soup and read us a story. Then we can go to bed and have sweet dreams." + +Lily thought about the soup and the story and the dreams. She felt a little sleepy and hungry and dirty. She decided to listen to mom and Ben. She came out from behind the tree and said, "Okay, okay. I'm sorry, mom. I'll put on my jacket." + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "That's my good girl. I love you, Lily. And I love you, Ben. Now let's go home." + +Lily and Ben held mom's hands and walked to the car. They were happy and warm and cozy. They said goodbye to the park and the swings and the slide and the seesaw. They said hello to the soup and the story and the bed. They were sleepy and ready to sleep. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play and laugh together. But they do not like to bathe. They think the water is too cold and the soap is too stingy. They run away when Mom says it is time to bathe. + +One day, Mom has a new idea. She says, "I have a game for you. You can bathe and learn new words at the same time. I will give you a word and you have to find something in the bathroom that starts with the same sound. If you do, you get a sticker. Do you want to try?" + +Sara and Tom nod. They like stickers. They follow Mom to the bathroom. Mom says, "The first word is bat. Can you find something that starts with b?" Sara and Tom look around. They see a bath mat, a brush, and a bottle. They point to them and say, "Bat mat, bat brush, bat bottle!" Mom smiles and gives them a sticker each. She says, "Good job! Now, get in the tub and I will give you another word." + +Sara and Tom get in the tub. They splash and giggle. Mom says, "The next word is dog. Can you find something that starts with d?" Sara and Tom look around. They see a duck, a drain, and a door. They point to them and say, "Dog duck, dog drain, dog door!" Mom smiles and gives them another sticker each. She says, "Very good! Now, wash your hair and I will give you one more word." + +Sara and Tom wash their hair. They rub and rinse. Mom says, "The last word is fun. Can you find something that starts with f?" Sara and Tom look around. They see a faucet, a fan, and a frog. They point to them and say, "Fun faucet, fun fan, fun frog!" Mom smiles and gives them another sticker each. She says, "You are amazing! You learned three new words and you bathed. How do you feel?" + +Sara and Tom feel happy and proud. They say, "We feel fun! We like to bathe and learn new words. Thank you, Mom!" Mom hugs them and says, "You are welcome, my loves. You are very smart and brave. I am proud of you too." She wraps them in towels and dries them. She says, "Now, let's go to bed and read a story. Maybe you will learn more new words." Sara and Tom agree. They are not fearful of bathing or words anymore. They are excited and curious. They love Mom and they love each other. +Lily was playing with her doll in the park. She liked to make her doll talk and sing. She was happy. + +A man came to the park. He was a stranger. He saw Lily and her doll. He wanted the doll. He walked to Lily and said, "Hello, little girl. What a nice doll you have. Can I see it?" + +Lily was scared. She did not know the man. She did not want to give him her doll. She said, "No, this is my doll. Go away!" + +The man was angry. He tried to get the doll from Lily. He pulled and pulled. Lily held on to her doll. She cried and screamed. She was upset. + +A lady heard Lily. She was Lily's mom. She ran to the park. She saw the man and Lily. She shouted, "Stop! Leave my daughter alone! Help! Help!" + +The man was scared. He let go of the doll. He ran away. The lady hugged Lily and her doll. She said, "Are you okay, Lily? I'm here. Don't worry." + +Lily was happy. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love my doll." + +The lady said, "I love you too, Lily. You did well. You did not give your doll to the stranger. You were brave. But remember, never talk to strangers. They can be bad. Always stay close to me or someone you know." + +Lily nodded. She learned a lesson. She said, "Okay, mom. I will never talk to strangers. I will always stay with you." + +The end. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they found a big hat and a long coat in their dad's closet. They decided to dress up as a rich man and go to the park. + +"Hello, I am a rich man," Ben said to a lady on a bench. "I have a lot of money and a big house. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The lady looked at Ben and smiled. She saw that he was just a little boy in a big hat and a long coat. She played along and said, "Hello, rich man. I am a poor lady. I have no money and no house. But I have a lot of friends. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. Friends are better than money and houses. Can I sit with you?" + +The lady said, "Of course, you can sit with me. What is your name, rich man?" + +Ben said, "My name is Ben. And this is my sister, Anna. She is a rich man too." + +The lady laughed and said, "Hello, Anna. You are a very pretty rich man. What do you like to do, Anna?" + +Anna said, "I like to play pretend. I can be anything I want. I can be a rich man, or a princess, or a doctor, or a teacher. I can be anything I believe." + +The lady said, "That is wonderful, Anna. You have a lot of imagination and creativity. You can be anything you believe. And you have a very nice brother, Ben. He is very kind and friendly. You are both very lucky to have each other." + +Anna and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, lady. You are very nice and funny. We are lucky to have you as a friend." + +They talked and played with the lady for a while. Then they said goodbye and went back home. They put the hat and the coat back in their dad's closet. They hugged each other and said, "We had a lot of fun today. We met a new friend. We were rich men. But we are happier to be twins." +Lila was a modest girl who liked to dream. She dreamed of a world where she could fly with the birds, swim with the fish, and play with the animals. She dreamed of a world where everyone was kind and happy. + +One night, she had a very special dream. She dreamed that she was in her world, and she met a boy who was also dreaming. His name was Ben, and he was a modest boy who liked to dream too. They became friends and explored the world together. + +"Look, Lila, a rainbow!" Ben said, pointing to the sky. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lila said, smiling. "Can we go there?" + +"Sure, let's fly!" Ben said, holding her hand. + +They flew up to the rainbow and slid down its colors. They laughed and had fun. They felt free and happy. + +They dreamed until the sun came up, and then they had to say goodbye. + +"Will I see you again, Ben?" Lila asked, hugging him. + +"Of course, Lila. We can always meet in our dreams. Just close your eyes and think of me." Ben said, kissing her cheek. + +"OK, Ben. I'll miss you." Lila said, waving. + +"I'll miss you too, Lila. See you soon." Ben said, waving back. + +They opened their eyes and woke up in their beds. They smiled and remembered their dream. They hoped to dream again. +Lily liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make pictures and shapes. She liked to show her designs to her mom and dad. They always said they were very good and gave her a hug. + +One day, Lily wanted to design something new. She saw some beef in the fridge. It was brown and soft. She thought it would be fun to cut it and glue it on paper. She took the beef and a knife and went to her room. + +She cut the beef into small pieces and glued them on a big paper. She made a face with beef eyes, nose and mouth. She was very proud of her beef design. She ran to the kitchen to show her mom. + +"Mom, look what I made!" she said, holding the paper. + +Mom was cooking soup. She turned around and saw Lily's design. She was very surprised and a little angry. + +"Lily, what did you do?" she asked. "That is beef, not paper. You can't use beef for your designs. Beef is for eating, not for gluing. You wasted the beef and made a mess. That is not good, Lily. That is bad." + +Lily felt sad. She did not know beef was for eating. She thought it was like paper. She wanted to make a nice design for her mom. She did not want to make her angry. + +"I'm sorry, mom," she said. "I did not know. I wanted to make you happy. I thought beef was sweet." + +Mom sighed. She was not really angry, but she was worried. She did not want Lily to play with knives and food. She wanted her to be safe and healthy. + +She hugged Lily and said, "I know, Lily. I know you wanted to make me happy. But beef is not sweet, Lily. Beef is salty. And beef is not for playing, Lily. Beef is for eating. You can use paper, crayons, scissors and glue for your designs. They are safe and fun. And they are sweet, Lily. They are sweet like you." +Tom and Sam like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two nets. They take turns to shoot and be the goalie. Tom is good at shooting. He can kick the ball hard and fast. Sam is not so good at shooting. He kicks the ball soft and slow. + +One day, they find a new ball in the park. It is shiny and red. It has a picture of a star on it. Tom says, "Wow, this ball is cool. Let's use it." Sam says, "But it is not ours. Maybe someone lost it." Tom says, "Who cares? It is just a ball. Come on, let's play." + +They start to play with the new ball. Tom shoots first. He kicks the ball hard and fast. The ball flies past Sam and into the net. Tom says, "Goal! I am the best!" Sam says, "That was too fast. I could not see it." Tom says, "Too bad. You are the worst." He laughs. + +Sam shoots next. He kicks the ball soft and slow. The ball rolls towards Tom and stops. Tom says, "Ha ha, that was too slow. I can catch it." He picks up the ball and throws it at Sam. Sam says, "Hey, that is not fair. You have to use your feet." Tom says, "Who cares? It is just a game. Come on, let's play." + +They play some more. Tom always shoots hard and fast. Sam always shoots soft and slow. Tom always scores. Sam never scores. Tom always laughs. Sam always cries. + +Then, a man comes to the park. He looks angry. He says, "Hey, you kids. That is my ball. Give it back." Tom and Sam are scared. They say, "Sorry, sir. We did not know. We found it here." The man says, "You found it? You stole it. That is a special ball. It is not cheap. It is expensive. It is a gift from my son. He is sick. He loves soccer. He wanted me to play with him. But you took his ball. How could you?" + +The man takes the ball and leaves. Tom and Sam feel bad. They say, "We are sorry. We did not mean to hurt anyone. We just wanted to play." But it is too late. They have no ball. They have no nets. They have no fun. They have no friends. They go home. They are sad. The end. +Sara is a dog. She lives in a big house with her owner, Tom. Tom is nice to Sara. He gives her food, water, toys and hugs. Sara loves Tom very much. + +One day, Tom puts Sara in his car. He says, "We are going to the park, Sara. You can run and play with other dogs there." Sara is happy. She likes the park. She likes to smell the flowers, chase the birds and dig the dirt. + +At the park, Tom lets Sara off the leash. He says, "Go have fun, Sara. But stay close to me, okay?" Sara nods. She runs to the grass. She sees a ball. She runs to the ball. She picks it up with her mouth. She sees another dog. The dog is big and brown. He looks angry. He barks at Sara. He says, "That is my ball. Give it to me, now!" + +Sara is scared. She drops the ball. She runs away from the big dog. She looks for Tom. She does not see him. She sees many people and many dogs. She does not know where to go. She feels lost. She whimpers. She hopes Tom will find her soon. + +Tom hears Sara's whimper. He looks around. He does not see Sara. He feels worried. He calls her name. He says, "Sara, where are you? Come here, girl!" He walks around the park. He asks other people and other dogs if they have seen Sara. No one has seen her. + +Sara hears Tom's voice. She feels happy. She runs to the voice. She sees Tom. He sees her. He smiles. He says, "There you are, Sara. I was looking for you. I'm so glad you're okay." He hugs Sara. Sara licks his face. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was scared of the big dog. He took my ball. I ran away. I got lost. I missed you." + +Tom says, "It's okay, Sara. I'm sorry, too. I should have watched you better. I'm sorry you lost your ball. But I'm happy you're safe. You're my best friend, Sara. I love you very much." He gives Sara a new ball. He says, "Let's play, Sara. But this time, stay close to me, okay?" Sara nods. She plays with Tom and the new ball. She feels happy. She hopes Tom will always be her owner. She thinks he is the nicest owner in the world. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the sandbox. They made castles and bridges and tunnels with the sand and their toys. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, a big boy came to the sandbox. He had a red truck and a mean face. He looked at Tom and Lily's tunnels and said, "I don't like your tunnels. They are ugly and boring. I will destroy them with my truck." + +Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They did not want their tunnels to be destroyed. They worked hard to make them. They said, "Please don't destroy our tunnels. They are our tunnels. We like them. They are comfortable and fun." + +The big boy did not listen. He laughed and said, "I don't care. I will do what I want. Watch me destroy your tunnels." He drove his truck over the tunnels and smashed them. The sand flew everywhere. Tom and Lily cried. + +But then, something happened. The big boy's truck got stuck in the sand. He tried to pull it out, but it was too deep. He started to cry too. He said, "Help me! My truck is stuck! I can't get it out!" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry for the big boy. They decided to help him. They used their toys and their hands to dig out the truck. They gave it back to the big boy. He said, "Thank you. I'm sorry I destroyed your tunnels. That was not nice. Can we be friends?" + +Tom and Lily smiled and nodded. They said, "Yes, we can be friends. But next time, please don't destroy our tunnels. We can share them with you. They are more fun when we play together." + +The big boy agreed. He said, "You are right. I was wrong. I will be nice to you and your tunnels. Can I play with you?" + +Tom and Lily said, "Yes, you can play with us. Come on, let's make new tunnels together." + +They all played in the sandbox. They made new castles and bridges and tunnels with the sand and their toys. They had a lot of fun together. +Sara was a big girl who liked to help her mom and dad. She helped them with the dishes, the laundry and the toys. She also liked to play with her little brother Ben, who was only one year old. Ben was very cute, but sometimes he was naughty and grabbed Sara's things. + +One day, Sara and Ben were playing in the living room, while mom and dad were in the kitchen. Sara had a new puzzle that she wanted to finish. She was very proud of her puzzle, because it had many pieces and colors. She was almost done, when Ben crawled over and reached for the puzzle. Sara shouted, "No, Ben, this is mine! You can't have it!" + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed a piece of the puzzle and put it in his mouth. Sara was very angry and scared. She tried to take the piece from Ben, but he bit her finger. Sara cried out loud and ran to mom and dad. Ben spat out the piece and laughed. + +Mom and dad heard Sara's cry and came to the living room. They saw the puzzle, the piece and Ben. They were very upset and worried. They hugged Sara and checked her finger. They said, "Sara, we are sorry that Ben hurt you. He is too little to understand the law. The law is a rule that says you can't take or break other people's things. You have to share and be nice. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded and sniffed. She said, "I understand, mom and dad. But I worked very hard on my puzzle. I wanted to finish it and show you. Now it is ruined." + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "We know, Sara. You did a great job on your puzzle. It is not ruined. You can still manage to finish it. You just need one more piece. Do you know where it is?" + +Sara looked around and saw the piece on the floor. She ran to get it and put it in the right place. She was very happy and said, "I did it! I finished my puzzle! Look, mom and dad, look!" + +Mom and dad clapped and said, "Wow, Sara, you are amazing! You managed to finish your puzzle, even after Ben's mischief. You are very smart and brave. We are very proud of you." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you. And I love Ben, too. He is my brother, even if he is naughty sometimes." + +Ben crawled over and hugged Sara. He said, "Sorry, Sara. Love you." + +Sara hugged him back and said, "It's okay, Ben. Love you, too." + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "We love you both. You are our precious children. Now, let's go and have some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Ben cheered and said, "Yay, cookies!" + +They all went to the kitchen, happy and hungry. They had learned a lesson about the law, and about love. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with many fruits on it. They were hungry and wanted to eat some fruits. + +"Mom, can we have some fruits?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful. Some fruits are not good for you. They are sour or rotten or have worms in them. You have to choose wisely." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and ran to the tree. They looked at the fruits and tried to find the best ones. They saw apples, oranges, bananas, and pears. + +"I want an apple!" Ben said. He reached for a red apple and pulled it off the branch. He took a big bite and smiled. "Mmm, this is sweet and juicy!" + +"I want a pear!" Lily said. She saw a green pear and decided to take it. She did not look closely at the pear. She was careless. She did not see that the pear had a hole in it. She bit the pear and felt something wriggling in her mouth. She spat out the pear and screamed. "Eww, there is a worm in my pear!" + +Mom heard Lily scream and ran to her. She saw the pear with the worm and hugged Lily. "Oh, poor Lily. You were not careful. You have to look at the fruits before you eat them. You have to be smart and safe. Next time, you will do better." + +Lily nodded and cried. She was sorry and scared. She did not want to eat any more fruits. She wanted to go home. + +Ben felt sorry for Lily too. He gave her his apple and said. "Here, Lily. You can have my apple. It is good and has no worms. I am sorry you got a bad pear." + +Lily smiled and thanked Ben. She took his apple and ate it. It was good and had no worms. She felt better. + +Mom smiled and praised Ben. "You are a good brother, Ben. You are kind and generous. You made Lily happy. I am proud of you." + +Ben smiled and hugged Mom. He was happy too. + +They all went home and had a nice day. +Anna and Ben love to decorate. They have many colors and papers and stickers. They like to make things pretty and fun. One day, they find a big peach in the kitchen. It is round and soft and smells good. They want to decorate the peach. + +They ask Mom if they can decorate the peach. Mom says yes, but they have to be careful. She gives them a knife and a plate. She says they can cut the peach and eat some, but they have to leave some for the peach face. Anna and Ben say okay. + +They cut the peach in half. They eat some of the juicy part. It is sweet and yummy. They save some of the skin and the pit. They use the skin to make eyes and a mouth. They use the pit to make a nose. They use stickers to make hair and ears. They make a funny peach face. They show Mom their peach face. Mom smiles and says it is very creative. + +They put the peach face on the table. They want to play with it. They make it talk and sing and laugh. They have fun with their peach face. They are happy and safe. They love to decorate. +Tom and Mia are playing outside. They like to run and jump and laugh. They see a big puddle on the grass. It is shiny and wet. + +"Let's jump in the puddle!" Tom says. He runs to the puddle and splashes in it. Water goes everywhere. + +"Me too!" Mia says. She follows Tom and jumps in the puddle. She gets wet and muddy. + +They have fun in the puddle. They make waves and bubbles and noises. They do not see Mom coming. + +"Tom! Mia! What are you doing?" Mom says. She is not happy. She sees the puddle and the mess. + +"We are playing, Mom!" Tom says. + +"We like the puddle, Mom!" Mia says. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "You are very dirty. You need to clean up. Come with me. We will go inside and take a bath. Then you will be dry and warm." + +Tom and Mia do not want to leave the puddle. They like to be wet and muddy. But they know Mom is right. They follow Mom to the house. They say goodbye to the puddle. + +"Bye, puddle!" Tom says. + +"Bye, puddle!" Mia says. + +They go inside and take a bath. They wash off the dirt and the water. They put on clean clothes. They feel dry and warm. + +Mom hugs them and says, "You are clean now. I love you. Next time, please do not jump in the puddle. It makes a lot of work for me." + +Tom and Mia nod and say, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you too. We will not jump in the puddle again." + +They smile and hug Mom. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They still like the puddle, but they like Mom more. +Anna likes to dance. She dances in her room, in the garden, and in the kitchen. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. She dances with her dolls, her teddy, and her brother. + +One day, Anna finds a frame in the living room. It is shiny and pretty. It has a picture of her family inside. Anna thinks the frame is a good dance partner. She picks it up and twirls around with it. She does not see the table behind her. + +Anna bumps into the table. The frame falls out of her hands. It breaks on the floor. The glass cracks and the picture tears. Anna hears a loud noise. She is scared. She starts to cry. + +Mom and Dad come running. They see the broken frame and the crying Anna. They are angry and sad. They ask Anna what happened. Anna tells them she was dancing with the frame. She says she is sorry. She did not mean to break it. + +Mom and Dad hug Anna. They say they love her, but they are still angry and sad. They say the frame was very special. It was a gift from Grandma, who is in heaven. They say Anna should not have touched it. They say she has to go to her room and think about what she did. + +Anna goes to her room. She is sorry. She is sad. She does not want to dance anymore. She wishes she could fix the frame and the picture. She wishes she could see Grandma again. She wishes Mom and Dad were not angry and sad. She wishes she had a good ending. +Lisa loved to help her mom make salad. She would wash the lettuce, tear it into pieces, and put it in a big bowl. Then she would add tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, and dressing. She would toss the salad with a big spoon and taste it. She thought it was very yummy. + +One day, Lisa wanted to surprise her mom with a salad for lunch. She went to the kitchen and found the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, and dressing. She washed, tore, cut, and grated them. She put them in a big bowl and tossed them with a big spoon. She was very proud of her salad. + +She carried the bowl to the living room, where her mom was reading a book. She said, "Mom, I made you a salad! Do you want some?" Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Thank you, Lisa! You are so sweet and helpful. You made a very successful salad. It looks delicious." + +Lisa and her mom sat on the couch and ate the salad together. They talked and laughed and enjoyed their lunch. Lisa felt very happy. She felt like she belonged with her mom. She loved to make salad. +Tommy was a little boy who loved to play with his dog, Spot. Spot was a big, brown dog who liked to run, jump and fetch. Tommy and Spot were best friends. + +One day, Tommy and Spot went to the park with Tommy's mom. There were many other children and dogs there. Tommy wanted to play with them, but Spot did not. Spot was shy and scared of the other dogs. He hid behind Tommy's mom and did not want to leave her side. + +Tommy tried to make Spot feel better. He gave him a treat, a toy and a hug. He said, "Come on, Spot, let's go play. There are many friends available. They are nice and fun. You will like them." But Spot did not listen. He shook his head and stayed where he was. + +Tommy sighed. He was sad and bored. He wanted to play with Spot, but Spot did not want to play with anyone. He looked at the other children and dogs, who were having a great time. He wished Spot would join them. + +Then, he saw a little girl with a pink dress and a white dog. The girl smiled at Tommy and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. This is Fluffy. Do you want to play with us?" Tommy looked at Fluffy. Fluffy was a small, fluffy dog who looked friendly and happy. He wagged his tail and licked Tommy's hand. + +Tommy smiled back and said, "Hi, I'm Tommy. This is Spot. Yes, I want to play with you." He took Spot's paw and tried to pull him along. He said, "Come on, Spot, let's go play with Lily and Fluffy. They are nice and fun. You will like them." But Spot did not move. He whimpered and hid behind Tommy's mom. + +Tommy sighed again. He did not know what to do. He wanted to play with Lily and Fluffy, but he did not want to leave Spot alone. He looked at his mom and said, "Mom, can you help me? Spot is scared and does not want to play. What can I do?" + +Tommy's mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tommy. Spot just needs some time to get used to the park. He is not used to so many dogs and noises. He will be okay. Why don't you go play with Lily and Fluffy for a while? I will stay with Spot and watch you. Maybe Spot will see how much fun you are having and want to join you later." + +Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I hope Spot will feel better soon." He gave Spot a kiss and said, "Bye, Spot. I love you. I will be back soon." He ran to Lily and Fluffy and started to play with them. They played fetch, tag and hide and seek. They had a lot of fun. + +Spot watched Tommy from a distance. He saw how happy Tommy was with Lily and Fluffy. He felt a little curious and a little jealous. He wondered what it was like to play with other dogs. He wanted to make Tommy happy. He wanted to be brave. He took a deep breath and stepped out from behind Tommy's mom. He walked slowly towards Tommy, Lily and Fluffy. He wagged his tail and barked softly. + +Tommy heard Spot and turned around. He saw Spot coming towards him. He was surprised and happy. He said, "Spot, you came! You want to play with us? That's great!" He ran to Spot and hugged him. He said, "This is Lily and Fluffy. They are my new friends. They are nice and fun. You will like them." He introduced Spot to Lily and Fluffy. They sniffed each other and became friends. + +Tommy, Spot, Lily and Fluffy played together for the rest of the day. They had a lot of fun. Tommy was happy and proud of Spot. Spot was happy and proud of himself. He learned that the park was not so scary after all. He learned that he could make new friends. He learned that he could have fun with Tommy and other dogs. He sighed, but this time it was a sigh of joy. +Ben and Sam are friends. They go to school together. They like to play and learn. But they are very different. Ben likes to study and listen to the teacher. Sam likes to talk and joke and make noise. + +One day, the teacher says they have an exam. The exam is about animals and their sounds. Ben studies hard. He learns the sounds of the cow, the dog, the cat, and the bird. Sam does not study. He plays and laughs and makes fun of Ben. + +The next day, they have the exam. The teacher shows them pictures of animals and asks them to make the sound. Ben does well. He makes the sound of the cow, the dog, the cat, and the bird. Sam does not do well. He does not know the sound of the cow, the dog, the cat, or the bird. He makes silly sounds and makes the other kids laugh. + +The teacher is not happy. She warns Sam to be quiet and respectful. She says he will get a bad mark if he does not stop. Sam does not listen. He thinks the teacher is deaf. He says, "You are deaf, teacher. You cannot hear me. Moo, woof, meow, tweet, tweet!" + +The teacher is very angry. She says, "Sam, you are wrong. I am not deaf. You are deaf. You are deaf to the sounds of the animals. You are deaf to the words of the teacher. You are deaf to the feelings of your friend. You need to learn to listen and be kind. Go to the corner and think about what you did." + +Sam feels sad and ashamed. He goes to the corner and cries. He looks at Ben. Ben looks at him and shakes his head. Sam realizes he was mean and foolish. He wishes he had studied and listened. He says, "I am sorry, teacher. I am sorry, Ben. I was wrong. I want to learn and be a good friend. Can you forgive me?" + +The teacher and Ben smile. They say, "We forgive you, Sam. But you have to work hard and be respectful. You have to listen and be kind. That is how you will do well in school and in life." + +Sam nods. He says, "Thank you, teacher. Thank you, Ben. I will try to do better. I will try to listen and be kind. I want to be a good friend and a good student." + +The moral of the story is: Listen and be kind. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big house with a shiny door and a bell. They wanted to see who lived there, so they ran to the door and pushed the bell. Ding-dong! + +A lady opened the door and looked at them. She was not happy. She said, "Who are you? Why are you ringing my bell? Go away, you are dirty and noisy!" + +Tim and Kim felt scared and sad. They said, "We are sorry, lady. We just wanted to say hello. We are not bad, we are just curious." + +The lady shook her head and said, "I don't care. You have no manners. You don't enter someone's house without asking. You don't ring someone's bell without a reason. You don't make someone's door dirty with your hands. You are rude and naughty. Go away, and don't come back!" + +Tim and Kim ran away, crying. They felt sorry for what they did, and they learned a lesson. They learned that they should not enter someone's house without asking. They learned that they should not ring someone's bell without a reason. They learned that they should not make someone's door dirty with their hands. They learned that they should be polite and respectful to others. They decided to be better twins from then on. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw some flowers that were red, yellow and pink. They liked the flowers very much. + +"Let's pick some flowers for Mommy," Ben said. "She will be happy." + +"Okay," Lily said. "But we have to be careful. We don't want to hurt the flowers." + +They picked some flowers gently and put them in a basket. They went inside the house and looked for something to wrap the flowers with. + +They found some paper that was blue and shiny. They thought it was pretty. They also found some tape and a ribbon. + +"Let's wrap the flowers with this paper," Lily said. "It will make them look nice." + +They wrapped the flowers with the paper and tied the ribbon around them. They made a bow with the ribbon. They were proud of their work. + +They went to find Mommy. She was in the kitchen, making a cake. + +"Mommy, Mommy, look what we have for you," Ben said. "We picked some flowers for you in the garden." + +Mommy smiled and hugged them. She took the flowers and opened the paper. She saw the red, yellow and pink flowers. She smelled them and said they were sweet. + +"Thank you, Ben and Lily. These are the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen. You are very kind and thoughtful." + +She put the flowers in a vase and placed them on the table. She gave Ben and Lily a slice of cake each. + +They ate the cake and said it was yummy. They were happy and Mommy was happy too. + +They all agreed that it was a fine day. +Lily and Max are friends who like to play at the park. They both love to slide on the big slide, but sometimes they want to go first. One day, they have a race to see who can slide faster. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily says, and they run to the slide. Max gets there first, but Lily pushes him aside. "No, I go first!" she says, and climbs up the ladder. Max is angry and follows her. "That's not fair!" he says, and tries to pull her down. + +They both slide down at the same time, but they are not happy. They land on the sand and start to cry. A lady who works at the park sees them and comes over. "What's wrong, kids?" she asks. + +"Lily pushed me!" Max says. + +"Max pulled me!" Lily says. + +The lady smiles and says, "Why don't you share the slide? There's enough room for both of you. And look, there's the ocean! It's so blue and pretty. Why don't you go and see the waves and the shells?" + +Lily and Max stop crying and look at the ocean. They see the water sparkle and hear the seagulls. They feel the breeze and the sun. They forget about the slide and run to the ocean. They hold hands and laugh. They are friends again. +Tim and Sue were very wealthy. They had a big house, many toys and a nice car. They liked to go on trips to see new things. One day, they went on a safari with their parents. A safari is a ride in a big car that has no roof. You can see many animals that live in the grass and the trees. + +Tim and Sue were very excited. They saw lions, zebras, giraffes and elephants. They took pictures with their cameras. They wanted to see more animals. They asked their parents if they could get out of the car and walk around. + +"No, you can't," their parents said. "It is not safe. The animals might bite you. You have to stay in the car." + +But Tim and Sue did not listen. They were very naughty. They waited until their parents were busy talking to the driver. Then they opened the door and sneaked out of the car. They wanted to touch the animals. + +They saw a monkey sitting on a branch. It looked cute and friendly. They walked towards it and said, "Hello, monkey. Can we play with you?" + +The monkey did not like Tim and Sue. It did not want to play with them. It was angry and scared. It showed its teeth and made a loud noise. Then it jumped from the branch and bit Tim on the arm. Tim screamed and cried. Sue was shocked and scared. She ran back to the car and called for help. + +Their parents and the driver heard the scream and the noise. They saw the monkey biting Tim and Sue running. They were very worried and angry. They got out of the car and chased the monkey away. They picked up Tim and took him to the car. They checked his arm and put a bandage on it. They said, "You are very lucky. The monkey did not hurt you badly. But you were very foolish and disobedient. You should never get out of the car on a safari. You could have been bitten by a bigger and more dangerous animal. You have to listen to us and follow the rules. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Sue nodded and said, "We are sorry. We understand. We will never do that again. We learned our lesson." + +Their parents hugged them and said, "We love you. We are glad you are okay. But you have to be more careful and respectful. The animals are not toys. They are wild and free. We have to respect them and their home." + +Tim and Sue agreed and said, "We love you too. We respect the animals and their home. We will not bother them anymore. We will only watch them from the car." + +They finished their safari and went back to their big house. They looked at their pictures and talked about their adventure. They were happy and grateful. But they never forgot the monkey that bit Tim. They always remembered to be careful and respectful on a safari. +Ben and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They have many figures of animals, cars, and people. Ben likes the yellow car figure. He makes it zoom around the carpet. Lily likes the yellow duck figure. She makes it quack and swim in a bowl of water. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" Ben says. "It is very fast and shiny. It can go anywhere!" + +"Look at my duck, Ben!" Lily says. "It is very cute and soft. It can swim and splash!" + +They show each other their figures and smile. They like to play together. + +But then, their dog Spot comes into the living room. He sees the yellow figures and thinks they are toys for him. He runs towards them and grabs them with his mouth. He shakes them and chews them. + +"Hey, Spot, no!" Ben shouts. "That is my car! Give it back!" + +"Hey, Spot, stop!" Lily cries. "That is my duck! Let it go!" + +They try to get their figures from Spot, but he is too strong and fast. He runs away with them to his bed. He lies down and cuddles with them. + +Ben and Lily are sad and angry. They want their figures back. They go to their mom and tell her what happened. + +"Mom, Spot took our figures!" Ben says. + +"Mom, Spot broke our figures!" Lily says. + +Their mom hugs them and says, "I'm sorry, Ben and Lily. Spot is a naughty dog. He doesn't know that those are your figures. He thinks they are his toys. Let's go and talk to him. Maybe we can get your figures back. And maybe we can teach him to be nice and share." +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with fire. They had a box of matches that they hid under their bed. One day, when their mom was busy in the kitchen, they sneaked into their room and took out the matches. They wanted to see what would happen if they lit them on the curtains. + +"Look, Ben, I have a match!" Anna said, holding it in her hand. "Let's make a flame!" + +"Okay, Anna, but be careful!" Ben said, watching her. "Don't let mom see us!" + +Anna struck the match on the box and it made a spark. Then it turned into a flame that was yellow and orange. Anna smiled and brought it close to the curtain. The curtain was blue and soft. She touched it with the flame and it caught fire. It made a crackling sound and a lot of smoke. + +"Wow, Anna, you did it!" Ben said, clapping his hands. "The curtain is on fire!" + +But then they heard their mom's voice from the kitchen. She smelled the smoke and came running to their room. She saw the fire and screamed. + +"Anna! Ben! What have you done?" she yelled, grabbing a blanket from the bed. She wrapped the blanket around the curtain and tried to put out the fire. She was very angry and scared. + +Anna and Ben dropped the matches and started to cry. They knew they had done something very bad. They felt miserable and sorry. + +"Mom, we're sorry!" they sobbed. "We just wanted to play with fire!" + +"Fire is not a toy, Anna and Ben!" their mom said, hugging them. "Fire is dangerous and can hurt you and the house! You could have burned yourselves or the whole room! You should never play with fire again, do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom, we understand!" they said, nodding. "We won't play with fire again, we promise!" + +Their mom kissed them and told them to go to the living room. She called the fire department to check the damage. She was glad that no one was hurt, but she was also very disappointed in her twins. She hoped they had learned their lesson. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play dress-up. They had many clothes and hats and shoes to wear. One day, they decided to pretend they were getting married. Lily wore a white dress and a veil. Tom wore a black suit and a tie. They looked very nice. + +They went to the garden and found a big rock. They said it was their altar. They asked their dog, Spot, to be their witness. They held hands and said, "I do". They were very happy. + +But then, Lily's big sister, Anna, came home. She saw them playing and laughed. She said, "You look silly! You are too young to get married! And you can't marry your friend! That's not how it works!" She took pictures of them and showed them to her friends. They all laughed too. + +Lily and Tom felt very embarrassed. They ran to the house and took off their clothes. They hid under the bed and cried. They felt sad and angry. + +Spot came to comfort them. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He said, "Don't listen to Anna. She is mean. You can play whatever you want. You are good friends. And you look beautiful." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They hugged Spot and thanked him. They learned that it doesn't matter what others think. What matters is how you feel. And they felt happy again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with tools. They have hammers, saws, nails and wood. They want to make a house for their toys. + +"Let's make a big house with a door and a window," Tom says. + +"OK, but we need more wood," Sam says. + +They look around the yard. They see a big pile of wood near the fence. They run to the pile and start to take some wood. + +"Hey, stop that!" a voice says. It is Mr. Brown, the owner of the wood. He is angry. + +"That is my wood! You can't take it!" he says. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They drop the wood and run away. + +"I'm sorry, Mr. Brown," Tom says. + +"Me too," Sam says. + +They go back to their tools. They have only a few pieces of wood left. + +"What can we do now?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Sam says. "I hope we can find more wood somewhere." + +They look around again. They see a small box under a tree. They go to the box and open it. Inside, they find many incredible things. They find more tools, like a drill, a screwdriver, a wrench and a level. They find more nails, screws, hinges and knobs. They find paint, brushes, stickers and glitter. They find a book with pictures of houses and how to make them. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. + +"This is amazing!" Sam says. + +They smile at each other. They have everything they need to make a house for their toys. + +"Let's make the best house ever!" Tom says. + +"Yes, let's do it!" Sam says. + +They start to work with their tools and their incredible things. They are happy and excited. They hope Mr. Brown will not be mad at them. They hope he will like their house when they finish it. They hope their toys will love their new home. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them, swap them, and make patterns with them. + +One day, Tom found a very big and shiny marble. It was red and blue and green and yellow. It sparkled in the sun. Tom was very happy. He showed it to Mia. + +"Look, Mia, look at my marble! It is the best marble ever!" Tom said. + +Mia looked at the marble. She liked it too. It was very pretty. She wanted to have it. + +"Can I have your marble, Tom? Please, please, please?" Mia asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He loved his marble. But he loved Mia too. She was his best friend. He wanted to make her happy. + +"Okay, Mia, you can have my marble. But you have to give me something too. How about your pink and purple marble? I like that one," Tom said. + +Mia smiled. She was very happy. She liked her pink and purple marble, but she liked Tom's marble more. She agreed to swap with him. + +"Thank you, Tom, thank you! You are very kind. Here is my pink and purple marble. I hope you like it," Mia said. + +They gave each other their marbles. They hugged and smiled. They were both happy. They had new marbles to play with. They had each other to play with. They felt comfortable and warm. They accepted each other's gifts. They were best friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys in their room. One day, they find a telephone on the shelf. It is thin and shiny. They want to play with it. + +"Let me have it!" Anna says. She grabs the telephone from Ben. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He pulls the telephone from Anna. + +They tug and tug. The telephone breaks in two. They hear a loud beep. They are scared. + +Mom hears the beep. She comes to their room. She sees the broken telephone. She is angry. + +"What did you do?" Mom asks. She picks up the pieces. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Anna and Ben say. They look down. + +Mom sighs. She puts the pieces on the shelf. She hugs Anna and Ben. + +"It is okay. But you have to share and be careful. This telephone is not a toy. It is for talking to people far away," Mom says. + +She gives them some books and crayons. She tells them to relax and draw. + +Anna and Ben nod. They say sorry to each other. They relax and draw. They do not fight anymore. They are happy. +Lila and Ben like to play in the yard. They have a ball, a bike, and a swing. They move a lot and have fun. + +One day, they see something unknown in the yard. It is big and brown and furry. It has four legs and a long tail. It makes a loud sound. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They do not know what it is. They run to the house and call Mom. Mom comes out and sees the unknown thing. + +Mom smiles and says, "It is a dog. He is lost. He is looking for his home. He is not bad. He is friendly." + +Lila and Ben are curious. They go closer to the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks their faces. He likes them. They like him. + +They play with the dog in the yard. They move a lot and have fun. They hope the dog will find his home. They are happy. +Ben and Mia like to draw with crayons. They have many colors of crayons, but their favorite is red. They use red to draw apples, roses, hearts, and fire trucks. + +One day, they find a new crayon in their box. It is also red, but it looks different. It is not shiny and bright like the other red crayons. It is dull and dark. Ben and Mia wonder what it can do. + +"Let's try it," Ben says. He picks up the dull red crayon and draws a circle on a white paper. He expects the circle to be red, but it is not. It is black. Ben is surprised and unhappy. He does not like black circles. + +"Yuck," Mia says. She does not like black circles either. She picks up a bright red crayon and draws another circle next to Ben's. She expects the circle to be red, but it is not. It is also black. Mia is shocked and sad. She does not like black circles. + +"What is wrong with this crayon?" Ben asks. He looks at the dull red crayon and sees something strange. There is a word on the crayon. It says "close". Ben does not know what it means. + +"Maybe it is a magic crayon," Mia says. She has an idea. She takes the dull red crayon and draws a line from Ben's circle to her circle. She hopes the line will be red, but it is not. It is also black. Mia is confused and curious. She does not like black lines. + +"Look," Ben says. He points at the paper. Something is happening. The black circles and the black line are moving. They are getting closer and closer. They are closing. + +"Wow," Mia says. She watches the paper. The black circles and the line are touching. They are making a bigger circle. They are closed. + +Ben and Mia do not know what to do. They do not like the big black circle. They do not like the dull red crayon. They throw the crayon away and run to their mom. They tell her about the crayon and the circle. They ask her to help them. + +Mom listens to Ben and Mia. She smiles and hugs them. She tells them not to be afraid. She tells them that the crayon is not magic. It is a special crayon that changes color when it is close to another crayon. It is a close crayon. + +Ben and Mia do not understand. They ask mom to show them. Mom takes the dull red crayon and another crayon. She draws a circle with the dull red crayon and another circle with the other crayon. She draws a line between them. She moves the circles closer and closer. She closes them. + +Ben and Mia watch mom. They see the circles change color. They see the line change color. They see the colors mix and make new colors. They see the close crayon work. + +"Wow," Ben and Mia say. They like the new colors. They like the close crayon. They want to try it. They ask mom for more paper and more crayons. They draw more circles and more lines. They move them closer and closer. They close them. + +Ben and Mia have fun with the close crayon. They make many colors and shapes. They forget about the black circle. They are happy. +Pig and Cat were friends. They liked to play and make things. One day, they wanted to make a cake. Pig had flour, eggs and milk. Cat had sugar, butter and a bowl. + +"Let's mix the things in the bowl," Cat said. "Then we can bake the cake in the oven." + +"OK," Pig said. "I will help you." + +Pig and Cat took turns to put the things in the bowl. Pig cracked the eggs. Cat poured the milk. They stirred and stirred with a big spoon. The mix looked yummy. + +"Good job, Pig and Cat," a voice said. It was Dog, who lived next door. He smelled the mix and came to see. "Can I help you too?" + +"Sure, Dog," Cat said. "You can be helpful. You can help us put the mix in the pan and take it to the oven." + +"Thank you, Cat," Dog said. He licked his lips. He liked cake too. + +Pig, Cat and Dog worked together to make the cake. They put the mix in the pan and took it to the oven. They waited for the cake to bake. They smelled the cake and it smelled good. + +Soon, the cake was ready. Pig, Cat and Dog took it out of the oven. They let it cool down. Then they cut it into pieces and shared it. They ate the cake and it tasted good. + +Pig, Cat and Dog were happy. They had made a cake and had fun. They thanked each other for being helpful. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. One day, Lily had a new toy. It was a big red car with four wheels and a horn. Lily was very happy with her new toy. She wanted to show it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, look at my new toy!" Lily said. "It is a big red car. It can go fast and beep beep!" + +Ben looked at the new toy. He liked it too. He wanted to play with it. He reached out his hand and touched the car. + +"Can I have a turn?" Ben asked. + +Lily shook her head. "No, Ben, this is my toy. It is mine. You can't play with it." + +Ben felt sad. He did not like it when Lily was not polite. He thought Lily was his friend. He wanted to share with her. He walked away and sat on the grass. + +Lily played with her new toy. She made it go fast and beep beep. She did not see Ben. She did not see the big dog that came into the garden. The big dog saw the new toy. He liked it too. He ran towards it and grabbed it with his mouth. + +"Hey, stop, that is my toy!" Lily shouted. She tried to get her toy back from the dog. But the dog was stronger and faster. He ran away with the toy. + +Lily felt sad. She did not like it when the dog took her toy. She wanted her toy back. She looked for Ben. She saw him on the grass. She ran to him and hugged him. + +"Ben, I'm sorry, I was not polite. You are my friend. You can play with my toy. But the dog took it. He ran away with it. What can we do?" Lily said. + +Ben hugged Lily back. He had a surprise for her. He had another toy in his pocket. It was a small blue car with four wheels and a horn. He had brought it for Lily. He wanted to give it to her as a gift. + +"Look, Lily, look at this toy!" Ben said. "It is a small blue car. It can go fast and beep beep too. It is for you. I wanted to surprise you. You can have it. It is yours." + +Lily looked at the toy. She liked it too. She smiled and thanked Ben. She was very happy with her gift. She wanted to share with him. + +"Thank you, Ben, thank you for the toy. It is very nice. You are very polite. You are my friend. You can play with it too. We can share it." Lily said. + +Lily and Ben played with the toy. They made it go fast and beep beep. They did not care about the big dog or the big red car. They had each other and the small blue car. They were happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They found a big tunnel in the hill and wanted to see what was inside. They took a flashlight and some rocks and went into the tunnel. + +"Wow, this is so dark and long!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find some treasure or animals!" + +"Or maybe we can find some monsters!" Sam said. He threw a rock at the wall and made a loud noise. + +"Stop it, Sam, you are scaring me!" Tom said. He held the flashlight and walked faster. + +They came to a place where the tunnel split into two. Tom wanted to go left, but Sam wanted to go right. + +"Let's go this way, Tom, it looks more fun!" Sam said. He pulled Tom's arm and ran to the right. + +Tom followed Sam, but he was not happy. He felt something move behind him and turned around. He saw a big, wild animal with sharp teeth and claws. It was a bear! + +"Sam, look out, a bear!" Tom shouted. He dropped the flashlight and the rocks and ran back to the left. + +Sam heard Tom and looked back. He saw the bear too and was very scared. He tried to run after Tom, but he tripped on a rock and fell down. The bear caught up with him and attacked him. + +Tom heard Sam scream and cry, but he could not help him. He ran out of the tunnel and looked for help. But there was no one around. He was alone and lost. He wished he had never gone into the tunnel. He wished he had listened to Tom. He wished he could see Sam again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the yard. Sometimes they find junk in the yard. Junk is old things that no one wants. They make toys from junk. + +One day, they find a big box of junk. They see a shiny thing in the box. It looks like a star. Lily wants to take it. Ben says no. He says it is not theirs. He says someone will be mad. + +Lily does not listen. She takes the shiny thing. She puts it in her pocket. She whispers to Ben, "Don't tell anyone. It is our secret." + +But Mrs. Lee, the old lady next door, sees them. She is very nosy. She always watches what they do. She thinks they are bad. She yells at them, "Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my junk? Give it back!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run to their house. They tell their mom what happened. Their mom is not happy. She says they have to say sorry to Mrs. Lee. She says they have to give back the shiny thing. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They like the shiny thing. They think it is a star. But they know they did wrong. They go to Mrs. Lee's house. They knock on the door. They say sorry. They give back the shiny thing. + +Mrs. Lee is surprised. She looks at the shiny thing. She smiles. She says, "This is not junk. This is a brooch. It was my grandma's. I lost it a long time ago. Thank you for finding it for me." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They are glad they made Mrs. Lee happy. They are glad they did the right thing. They say goodbye to Mrs. Lee. They go back to their yard. They play with other junk. They make new toys. They have fun. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they find a lovely kite in the shed. It is red and blue and has a long tail. + +"Let's fly the kite!" Tom says. He takes the kite and runs to the field. Lily follows him. + +They take turns to hold the string and watch the kite fly high in the sky. They feel happy and excited. The kite dances in the wind and makes funny shapes. + +But then, a big bird sees the kite. It thinks the kite is another bird. It wants to fight the kite. It flies towards the kite and tries to peck it. + +"Look out!" Lily shouts. "The bird is going to hurt the kite!" + +Tom pulls the string hard. He wants to save the kite. But the bird is faster. It catches the kite with its claws and tears it apart. + +"Oh no!" Tom cries. "The bird broke the kite!" + +Lily runs to Tom and hugs him. She feels sad and angry. She says, "Bad bird! Go away! Leave our kite alone!" + +The bird flies away with a piece of the kite in its beak. It does not care about Tom and Lily. It only cares about its own fight. + +Tom and Lily look at the remains of their lovely kite. They feel sorry and disappointed. They say, "We loved our kite. It was so fun to fly. Why did the bird have to ruin it?" + +They pick up the pieces and go back to the shed. They hope to find another kite someday. They hope to fly it again without any trouble. They hope to have more fun together. +Tom and Lily want to go to the zoo. They love to see the animals and hear their sounds. But they have to wait for Mom and Dad to get ready. They are very slow. Tom and Lily are bored. + +"Can we go now?" Tom asks. + +"Not yet, honey. We have to pack some snacks and drinks," Mom says. + +"Can we go now?" Lily asks. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to find the car keys and the map," Dad says. + +Tom and Lily sigh. They look at the clock. It is almost noon. They worry that the zoo will close soon. + +"Can we go now?" they ask together. + +"Okay, okay. We are ready. Let's go," Mom and Dad say. + +Tom and Lily jump up and down. They grab their hats and coats. They rush to the car. They are happy. + +They drive to the zoo. They see a big sign that says "Welcome to the Zoo". They see many people and cars. They hope they can find a parking spot. + +"Look, there is one!" Dad says. He drives to the spot. But another car is faster. It takes the spot. + +"Oh, no!" Tom and Lily say. + +"Sorry, kids. We have to look for another one," Dad says. + +They drive around and around. They see many cars, but no spots. They are sad. + +"Can we go now?" they ask. + +"Not yet, kids. We have to park the car first," Mom says. + +They drive some more. They see another sign that says "Zoo Closed". They are shocked. + +"Oh, no!" they say. + +"Sorry, kids. We are too late. The zoo is closed," Mom says. + +They are very disappointed. They cry. + +"Can we go tomorrow?" they ask. + +"Maybe, kids. Maybe," Mom says. + +They drive back home. They are quiet. + +They are not lucky. They are unlucky. They miss the zoo. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a ring on the grass. It is shiny and has a star on it. + +"Wow, look at this ring!" Tom says. "It is so cool!" + +"Can I see it?" Lily asks. "Maybe it is magic!" + +Tom gives the ring to Lily. She puts it on her finger. Then she makes a wish. + +"I wish we could fly!" she says. + +Suddenly, they feel a wind lift them up. They are flying in the sky! They see birds and clouds and planes. They laugh and have fun. + +"This is amazing!" Tom says. "The ring is magic!" + +"I know!" Lily says. "Let's go see the moon!" + +They fly higher and higher. They see the moon and the stars. They are happy. + +But then they hear a voice. + +"Hey, kids, come back!" the voice says. "That is my ring!" + +They look down. They see a man with a hat and a cape. He is waving at them. He looks angry. + +"Who is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know!" Lily says. "But he wants the ring!" + +They are scared. They fly back to the park. They land on the grass. They take off the ring. They give it to the man. + +"Sorry, mister, we didn't know it was yours!" Tom says. + +"Yeah, sorry, we just wanted to play!" Lily says. + +The man takes the ring. He smiles. + +"It's okay, kids, I'm not mad," he says. "I'm a magician. I use this ring for my tricks. But sometimes it gets lost. You can keep it for a while, if you want. But be careful what you wish for!" + +He winks at them. Then he disappears. + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They are surprised. They are happy. They hug the ring. + +"Wow, that was cool!" Tom says. + +"Yeah, that was cool!" Lily says. + +They smile. They run to their moms. They tell them about the ring and the magic. Their moms don't believe them. But they don't care. They know it is true. They are friends. They have a secret. They have a magic ring. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, Anna has a big red lip. She fell down and hurt her mouth. Ben sees her lip and says, "Oh no, Anna, your lip is red and big. Does it hurt?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, it hurts a lot. I can't smile or eat or talk well. I miss having a normal lip." + +Ben feels sorry for Anna. He wants to help her feel better. He thinks of something. He says, "I have an idea, Anna. I have a generous grandma. She makes yummy cookies. Maybe if you eat a cookie, your lip will feel better." + +Anna likes cookies. She says, "Really? Can I have a cookie?" + +Ben says, "Sure, Anna. You can have a cookie. Come with me to my house. My grandma will give you a cookie." + +Anna and Ben go to Ben's house. Ben's grandma is very kind. She sees Anna's lip and says, "Oh, poor Anna. You have a big red lip. Here, have a cookie. It will make you happy." + +Anna takes a cookie and bites it. It is very yummy. She feels a little better. She says, "Thank you, grandma. Your cookie is very yummy. And thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are very generous." + +Ben smiles and says, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you feel better. I hope your lip heals soon. I don't want you to miss having a normal lip." + +Anna smiles back and says, "Me too, Ben. Me too." + +The moral of the story is: Being generous and kind can help someone who is hurt or sad. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food for their toys. Tom found a big knife and said, "Look, Lily, this is sharp. I can cut the bread with it." He lifted the knife and tried to slice the bread. + +Lily saw the knife and felt scared. She knew knives were dangerous and could hurt them. She said, "No, Tom, put it down. That is not for us. That is for mommy and daddy. They can cut the bread. We can use the scissors." She grabbed the scissors and cut the bread into small pieces. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He wanted to use the knife. He said, "I am a big chef. I can use the knife. It is fun. Watch me." He moved the knife back and forth on the bread. He did not see the sauce on the table. He knocked over the sauce and it spilled on the floor. + +The sauce was red and thick. It looked like blood. Tom and Lily gasped. They thought they had made a mess. They heard footsteps coming to the kitchen. They thought it was mommy or daddy. They were afraid they would be angry. + +But it was not mommy or daddy. It was a mysterious man. He had a big hat and a long coat. He had a smile on his face. He said, "Hello, little chefs. What have you cooked for me? Is that sauce or blood?" He picked up the knife and licked it. He said, "Mmm, delicious. Can I have some more?" He walked towards Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily screamed. They ran away from the man. They hid behind the sofa. They hoped he would go away. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they had not used the knife. They wished they had not spilled the sauce. They wished they had not met the mysterious man. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But sometimes they make a big mess and Mom is not happy. + +One day, Mom gives them a new toy. It is a rubber ball. It is wide and red and bouncy. Lily and Ben are very excited. They want to play with the ball right away. + +"Be careful with the ball," Mom says. "Do not throw it too hard or too high. And behave, please. I have to do some work in the kitchen." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, Mom. We will behave." + +But soon they forget what Mom said. They start to throw the ball harder and higher. They laugh and scream. The ball bounces off the walls and the furniture. It knocks down a lamp and a vase. It makes a loud noise. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees the mess. She is very angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "You did not behave at all. You broke the lamp and the vase. You made a big mess. You are in trouble." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to play with the ball. We did not mean to break anything." + +Mom sighs. She says, "I know you like the ball. But you have to be more careful and respectful. You have to listen to me. You have to behave. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will behave." + +Mom says, "Good. Now help me clean up the mess. And then you can play with the ball outside. But only if you behave." +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a fancy doll with a pink dress and a hat. Ben has a car that can make noises and lights. They are having fun, but they also want to try each other's toys. + +"Can I play with your car, Ben?" Lily asks. "It looks so cool and fast." + +"OK, but only for a little while. And you have to be careful with it. It is my favorite car," Ben says. He gives Lily his car and takes her doll. + +Lily presses the buttons on the car and makes it zoom around the floor. She likes the noises and the lights. She smiles and laughs. Ben holds the doll and looks at it. He tries to shake it, but nothing happens. He feels bored. + +"This doll is not fun, Lily. It does not do anything. Can I have my car back?" Ben says. + +"No, not yet. I want to play with it more. It is so fun, Ben. You can make it go anywhere you want," Lily says. + +"But I don't like your doll. It is too fancy and quiet. I want my car. It is more fun and loud," Ben says. + +They start to argue and tug at the toys. They are not happy anymore. They are angry and sad. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting over the toys. She is not happy either. She says to them: + +"Stop fighting, Lily and Ben. You have to share your toys and be nice to each other. Why don't you swap your toys again and say sorry?" + +Lily and Ben look at Mom and then at each other. They realize they are being silly and mean. They feel sorry for what they did. They swap their toys again and say sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have given you your car back sooner. It is your favorite toy," Lily says. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I should have been more gentle with your doll. It is your favorite toy," Ben says. + +They hug and smile. They are happy again. They decide to play together with both toys. They make the car and the doll go on a pass and have an adventure. They have fun and laugh. Mom is happy too. She says to them: + +"That's better, Lily and Ben. You are good friends and good sharers. I'm proud of you." +Anna and Ben went to the market with Mom. They liked to see the fruits, the flowers and the toys. Mom said they could each choose one thing to buy. + +Anna saw a pretty doll with a pink dress and long hair. She wanted the doll very much. She asked Mom if she could have it. Mom said yes and gave her some money. Anna took the money and ran to the stall where the doll was. + +Ben saw a big truck with wheels and lights. He wanted the truck very much. He asked Mom if he could have it. Mom said yes and gave him some money. Ben took the money and ran to the stall where the truck was. + +Mom waited for Anna and Ben to come back. She looked around and saw many people and things. She did not see Anna and Ben. She started to panic. Where were they? What if they got lost? What if someone took them? She felt terrible. + +She called their names. "Anna! Ben! Where are you?" She looked everywhere. She did not find them. She was very scared. + +Anna and Ben heard Mom's voice. They had bought the doll and the truck. They were happy. They wanted to show Mom what they got. They ran to where they left Mom. But they did not see her. They saw many people and things. They did not see Mom. They started to panic. Where was she? What if they lost her? What if she left them? They felt terrible. + +They called her name. "Mom! Mom! Where are you?" They looked everywhere. They did not find her. They were very sad. + +Then, they saw a nice lady with a badge. She was a helper. She asked them if they were lost. They said yes. They told her their names and what their Mom looked like. She said she would help them find her. She took them by the hand and walked with them. + +She used a loud speaker to say, "Attention, please. I have two children here who are looking for their Mom. Their names are Anna and Ben. Their Mom has brown hair and a blue shirt. If you are their Mom, please come to the information booth. Thank you." + +Mom heard the loud speaker. She recognized the names and the description. She ran to the information booth. She saw Anna and Ben with the nice lady. She hugged them and kissed them. She was so happy. She thanked the nice lady for helping them. + +Anna and Ben hugged Mom and kissed her. They were so happy. They showed her the doll and the truck. They said they were sorry for running away. Mom said she was sorry for losing sight of them. She said she loved them very much. + +They all smiled and said they loved each other very much. They left the market and went home. They had a terrible scare, but a happy ending. +Tom and Anna are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a toy car and Anna has a doll. They are having fun, but they also want to play with each other's toys. + +"Can I have your car, Tom?" Anna asks. + +"No, it's mine. You have your doll," Tom says. + +"Please, Tom. Just for a little bit. I'll give it back," Anna begs. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes his car, but he also likes Anna. He decides to share his car with Anna, but he has an idea. + +"OK, Anna. You can have my car, but you have to serve me a snack first," Tom says. + +"A snack? What kind of snack?" Anna asks. + +"Anything you want. But hurry up, I'm hungry," Tom says. + +Anna agrees. She runs to the kitchen and looks for something to serve Tom. She sees a plate of cookies on the table. They look yummy, but they are not for her and Tom. They are for Mom and Dad, who are coming home soon. Anna knows she should not touch them, but she really wants to make Tom happy. She takes one cookie and puts it on a napkin. She thinks Tom will not notice. She runs back to the living room and gives the cookie to Tom. + +"Here you go, Tom. A cookie for you," Anna says. + +"Wow, thanks, Anna. You are the best," Tom says. He takes a big bite of the cookie and smiles. + +Anna feels happy, too. She takes the car from Tom and starts to play with it. She thinks Tom is the best, too. + +But then, Mom and Dad come home. They see Tom and Anna playing with their toys. They also see the plate of cookies on the table. They count the cookies and notice that one is missing. + +"Who took a cookie from the plate?" Mom asks. + +Tom and Anna look at each other. They feel guilty. They know they did something wrong. They don't know what to say. + +Mom and Dad look at them, too. They see the crumbs on Tom's mouth and the napkin on the floor. They also see the frame on the wall. It has a picture of Tom and Anna smiling and hugging. It says "Best Friends Forever". + +Mom and Dad smile, too. They understand. They know Tom and Anna love each other and wanted to share. They are not angry. They are proud. + +They hug Tom and Anna and say, "It's OK, kids. We love you. But next time, please ask before you take a cookie. And don't forget to brush your teeth." + +Tom and Anna nod. They say sorry and thank you. They hug Mom and Dad and each other. They are still best friends. They are happy. +Ben and Tom were brothers who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. But they also liked to fight over the cars. They would grab, push and yell at each other. Their mom was not happy with their fight. She said, "Stop fighting! You are hurting each other and the cars. You need to share and be kind." + +One day, Ben and Tom found a big red car in the garage. It was their dad's car. They both wanted to play with it. They ran to the car and tried to open the door. But the door was locked. They saw a key on the wall. They both reached for the key. They started to fight over the key. They pulled, twisted and bit each other. The key fell to the ground. + +Their mom heard their fight. She came to the garage. She saw them fighting over the key. She was very angry. She said, "You are being very bad and harsh. You are not listening to me. You are not respecting dad's car. You are not loving each other. You need to learn a lesson." She picked up the key and the car. She said, "You will not play with the car or the key. You will only play with this." She gave them a rope. She said, "You will tie the rope around your wrists. You will stay together until you say sorry and hug each other." + +Ben and Tom were shocked. They did not want to tie the rope around their wrists. They did not want to stay together. They did not want to say sorry and hug each other. They wanted to play with the car and the key. But they had no choice. Their mom was serious. She tied the rope around their wrists. She said, "You will stay like this until you make up. You will not fight anymore. You will be nice to each other." + +Ben and Tom felt sad and mad. They tried to pull away from each other. But the rope was tight. They tried to untie the rope. But the knot was strong. They tried to cry and whine. But their mom did not listen. They had to stay with each other. They had to do everything together. They had to eat, drink, sleep, and play with each other. They had to look at each other. They had to talk to each other. + +At first, they did not like it. They did not want to be with each other. They did not want to share and be kind. They did not want to say sorry and hug each other. But after a while, they started to change. They started to see that they had many things in common. They liked the same games, songs, and jokes. They had the same dreams, fears, and wishes. They started to help each other, laugh with each other, and care for each other. They started to remember that they were brothers. They started to feel sorry for their fight. They started to want to hug each other. + +One day, they said to their mom, "Mom, we are sorry for our fight. We are sorry for being bad and harsh. We are sorry for not listening to you. We are sorry for not respecting dad's car. We are sorry for not loving each other. We have learned our lesson. We want to be good and kind. We want to listen to you. We want to respect dad's car. We want to love each other. We want to say sorry and hug each other. Can you please untie the rope?" + +Their mom smiled. She said, "I am proud of you. You have grown up. You have shown me that you can be good and kind. You have shown me that you can listen to me. You have shown me that you can respect dad's car. You have shown me that you can love each other. You have shown me that you can say sorry and hug each other. You have earned the right to untie the rope." She untied the rope and hugged them. She said, "I love you both very much. You are my precious sons. You are the best brothers. You are the best friends." + +Ben and Tom hugged their mom. They hugged each other. They said, "We love you too, mom. We love each other. We are sorry for our fight. We will not fight anymore. We will be nice to each other. We will be the best brothers. We will be the best friends." + +They went to play with their cars. They shared and took turns. They did not grab, push, or yell. They did not fight. They had fun. They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: Fighting is bad and harsh. It hurts you and others. It makes you sad and mad. Sharing and being kind is good. It helps you and others. It makes you +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. One day, they saw a big box in the living room. It had a tag that said "For Ben and Lily, from Grandma and Grandpa". + +They were very eager to open the box and see what was inside. They ran to the box and tore off the paper. Inside, they found a big train set with tracks, cars, and a switch. The switch could make the train go fast or slow, or stop. + +Ben and Lily were very happy and thanked Grandma and Grandpa. They set up the train set on the floor and started to play. Ben wanted to control the switch and make the train go fast. Lily wanted to control the switch and make the train go slow. They began to fight over the switch and pull it from each other. + +"Give me the switch, it's my turn!" Ben shouted. + +"No, it's mine, I want to play!" Lily yelled. + +They both pulled the switch so hard that it broke. The train stopped and made a sad noise. Ben and Lily looked at the switch and saw that it was in two pieces. They felt very bad and sorry. They had gained a new toy, but they had lost their fun. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They decided to share the switch and take turns. They fixed the switch with some tape and put it back on the train. The train started to move again and made a happy noise. Ben and Lily smiled and played nicely. They had gained a new toy, and they had gained a lesson. +Sam and Mia are playing with their toy trucks in the yard. They like to load the trucks with sand, rocks and leaves and drive them around. Sam has a red truck and Mia has a blue one. + +"Look, Sam, I can load more sand than you!" Mia says, filling her truck with a big shovel. + +"No, you can't, Mia, my truck is bigger!" Sam says, trying to load more sand with his hands. + +They both laugh and keep loading their trucks until they are full. Then they drive them to the other side of the yard, where they have a pile of boxes. + +"Let's make a fort with the boxes!" Sam says, jumping out of his truck. + +"Okay, Sam, that sounds fun!" Mia says, following him. + +They start to stack the boxes to make walls and a roof. They find a vest in one of the boxes and use it as a flag. They are very happy with their fort. + +"Wow, this is the best fort ever!" Mia says, admiring their work. + +"Yeah, it is!" Sam says, smiling. + +They go inside the fort and pretend to be soldiers. They use their trucks as tanks and make noises with their mouths. They have a lot of fun. + +"Thank you, Sam, for playing with me. You are a good friend." Mia says, giving him a hug. + +"Thank you, Mia, for playing with me. You are a good friend, too." Sam says, hugging her back. + +They are very grateful for each other and their toys. They keep playing until their mom calls them for lunch. They run to the house, holding hands. They are hungry and happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to jog in the park with their dogs. Their dogs are big and dependable. They do not run away or bark at other dogs. + +One day, Anna and Ben jog to the pond. They see some ducks and geese. The ducks and geese are hungry. They swim to Anna and Ben and quack and honk. + +"Do you have a snack for them?" Anna asks Ben. + +Ben nods. He has some bread in his backpack. He takes out some pieces and throws them to the ducks and geese. The ducks and geese are happy. They eat the bread and thank Ben with more quacks and honks. + +Anna and Ben smile. They are happy too. They sit on a bench and share a snack of their own. They have some apples and cheese. They give some to their dogs as well. Their dogs are happy too. They wag their tails and lick Anna and Ben's faces. + +Anna and Ben finish their snack and jog back home. They say goodbye to the ducks and geese. They say goodbye to each other. They hug their dogs. They are good friends. They like to jog and share snacks. +Lily and Max were friends who liked to play in the yard. They had a big tree with a swing and a slide. One day, they saw a bird's nest on a high branch of the tree. They wanted to see the eggs inside. + +"Let's climb the tree and look at the nest," said Max. + +"But that's too high and dangerous," said Lily. "We might fall and hurt ourselves." + +"No, we won't. We are strong and brave. Come on, follow me," said Max. He started to climb the tree, using his hands and feet. + +Lily was scared, but she did not want to be left behind. She followed Max, but she was not good at climbing. She slipped and grabbed a thin branch. The branch broke and Lily fell to the ground. She cried out in pain. + +Max heard Lily's cry and looked down. He saw her lying on the grass, holding her arm. He felt sorry and scared. He quickly climbed down and ran to her. + +"Lily, are you okay? I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It was a bad idea to climb the tree. Please don't be mad at me," said Max. + +Lily was hurt and angry. She did not want to talk to Max. She wanted her mom to come and help her. + +Max did not know what to do. He wanted to make Lily feel better, but he did not know how. He saw a flower near the swing. He picked it up and gave it to Lily. + +"Here, this is for you. It's pretty and smells good. I hope you like it," said Max. + +Lily looked at the flower. It was yellow and bright. She liked it. She saw that Max was sorry and sad. She felt a little better. + +"Thank you, Max. It's a nice flower. I like it," said Lily. + +She smiled at Max. Max smiled back. They hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong to make you climb the tree. I should have listened to you. You were right. It was too high and dangerous," said Max. + +"It's okay, Max. I'm sorry, too. I should have told you no. I was afraid, but I did not want to be a baby. We should be careful and safe when we play," said Lily. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect each other's feelings and choices. They learned to be careful and safe when they play. They learned to say sorry and forgive when they make a mistake. They were successful friends. +Lila was a gifted girl. She could sing, draw and read very well. She loved to learn new things and share them with her friends. Every morning, she would wake up early and read a book or draw a picture. + +One day, she woke up and saw a big box on her bed. It had a bow and a card on it. She was very curious and excited. She opened the card and read: "Happy birthday, Lila! You are a gifted girl and we are very proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad." + +Lila smiled and hugged the card. Then she opened the box and saw a beautiful doll. The doll had long hair, a pink dress and a necklace. She also had a book in her hand. Lila was amazed and happy. She took the doll out of the box and said: "Hello, doll. What is your name?" + +The doll smiled and said: "Hello, Lila. My name is Anna. I am a gifted doll. I can talk, sing and read with you. I am your new friend." + +Lila was surprised and delighted. She said: "Wow, Anna. You are a gifted doll. You are my new friend too. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for this wonderful gift. I love you and I love Anna." + +Lila and Anna hugged and played together. They sang, read and drew. They had a lot of fun. Lila was a gifted girl and she had a gifted doll. They were very happy. +Tom and Sue are brother and sister. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big hill with many trees. They run up the hill and see a big hole under a tree. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's go in and see," Tom says. He is brave and curious. + +"No, it is dark and scary," Sue says. She is afraid and careful. + +"Come on, it will be fun," Tom says. He takes Sue's hand and pulls her to the hole. + +They crawl inside and see a small room. There is a pile of hay, some old books, and a lantern. They also see a man. He is old and thin. He has a long beard and a hat. He is laying on the hay and reading a book. He looks up and sees Tom and Sue. + +"Hello, children," he says. "Who are you and what are you doing here?" + +Tom and Sue are surprised and scared. They do not know the man. They do not know what to say. + +"We are sorry, sir," Tom says. "We were just playing and we found your hole. We did not mean to bother you." + +The man smiles and nods. He is not angry or mean. He is kind and lonely. + +"That's all right, children," he says. "You are welcome to stay and look around. This is my home. I live here alone. I like to read and write and think. I have many stories to tell. Would you like to hear one?" + +Tom and Sue are curious and interested. They like stories. They nod and sit on the hay. The man picks up a book and opens it. He begins to read a story about a dragon and a princess. Tom and Sue listen and imagine. They forget their fear and enjoy their adventure. They are happy and friendly. They have made a new friend. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to spin on the round thing that went fast. They laughed and screamed as they spun and spun. + +But then, a big boy came and pushed them off. He said, "This is mine. Go away. You are too small and silly to spin on this." He was very harsh and mean. + +Lily and Tom felt sad and scared. They ran to their mom and told her what happened. Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. That boy was wrong and rude. You can spin on anything you want. You are brave and smart and fun." + +Mom took them to another round thing that was bigger and faster. She helped them get on and spin with them. They felt happy and safe again. They learned that they should not let anyone bully them or make them feel bad. They also learned that they should be kind and share with others. Spinning is more fun when you do it with friends. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy animals in the garden. They had a big elephant, a small mouse, a lion, a zebra and a giraffe. They made the animals talk and run and jump. + +But then they had a problem. They both wanted to play with the elephant. Lily said, "The elephant is mine. I found it in the trunk." Max said, "No, the elephant is mine. I like it more." They started to fight. They pulled the elephant from each other. They shouted and cried. + +The elephant did not like the fight. It felt dizzy. It wanted to be with both Lily and Max. It made a loud noise. It said, "Stop fighting! You are hurting me. You can both play with me. We can share and be friends." + +Lily and Max heard the elephant. They felt sorry. They stopped fighting. They said, "We are sorry, elephant. We do not want to hurt you. We can share and be friends." They hugged the elephant. They hugged each other. + +The elephant was happy. It said, "Thank you, Lily and Max. You are very kind. I like you both. Let's play together." They played with the elephant and the other animals. They had fun. They did not fight anymore. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big ruler on their dad's desk. It has many numbers and lines on it. + +"What is this?" Anna asks. + +"It is a ruler. It helps you measure things," Ben says. He is very intelligent and knows many things. + +"Can we play with it?" Anna says. + +"Sure, but we have to be careful. It is not a toy," Ben says. + +They take the ruler to their room and look at their toys. They see a teddy bear, a ball, a car, and a book. + +"Let's measure our toys with the ruler," Ben says. + +"Okay, how do we do that?" Anna says. + +Ben shows her how to put the ruler next to the toy and see how many inches it is. An inch is a small part of the ruler. + +"Look, the teddy bear is ten inches long," Ben says. + +"Wow, that is big," Anna says. + +They measure the other toys and compare them. They have fun and learn new things. + +They spend a long time playing with the ruler. They do not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Anna, Ben, come downstairs. It is time to eat," their mom says. + +They hear her and put the ruler back on their dad's desk. + +"Coming, mom," they say. + +They run downstairs and wash their hands. They are hungry and happy. They tell their mom what they did with the ruler. + +"That is very clever of you. You are both very intelligent," their mom says. + +She gives them a hug and a sandwich. They smile and eat. They love their mom and their ruler. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play and eat. They loved sugar very much. They wanted to eat sugar all the time. But their mom said no. She said sugar was bad for their teeth and their health. She said they had to behave and eat good food. + +One day, mom went to the store. She told Lily and Max to stay at home and not touch anything. She said she would be back soon. Lily and Max said okay. But when mom left, they had a bad idea. They decided to sneak into the kitchen and find the sugar. + +They opened the cupboard and saw a big jar of sugar. They were very happy. They took the jar and a spoon and ran to the couch. They started to eat the sugar with the spoon. It was very sweet and yummy. They ate and ate and ate. + +They did not hear mom come back. She saw them on the couch with the jar and the spoon. She was very angry. She said, "Lily and Max, what are you doing? You did not behave! You ate all the sugar! That is very naughty and dangerous! You could get sick or hurt!" + +Lily and Max felt very bad. They said sorry to mom. But it was too late. They had eaten too much sugar. They started to feel sick. Their stomachs hurt. Their teeth hurt. Their heads hurt. They felt very thin and weak. They wished they had listened to mom. They learned a hard lesson. Sugar was not good for them. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They share a room and a bed. Tom likes to watch cartoons on TV. Sam likes to play with his cars on the floor. One day, Tom wants to watch his favorite cartoon, but Sam wants to play with his cars. They start to fight. + +"Turn off the TV, Tom! I want to play with my cars!" Sam says. + +"No, Sam! I want to watch my cartoon! It is fun!" Tom says. + +They push and pull the remote. They yell and cry. Mom hears them and comes to the room. She is angry. + +"What are you doing, boys? Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. + +"Tom won't let me play with my cars! He wants to watch TV all the time!" Sam says. + +"Sam won't let me watch my cartoon! He wants to play with his cars all the time!" Tom says. + +Mom shakes her head. She is very angry. She takes the remote and the cars. She turns off the TV. + +"That's enough, boys! You are both naughty! You need a time out!" Mom says. + +She makes them sit on the bed. She gives them each a pillow. She tells them to be quiet and think about what they did. She leaves the room. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They hug their pillows. They don't talk to each other. They don't watch TV. They don't play with cars. They are bored. They wish they had been nice to each other. They have a bad day. +Lily was a big sister. She had a baby brother named Max. Lily loved Max, but sometimes he was rude. He cried a lot and took her toys. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her blocks. She made a tall tower with many colors. She was very proud of her tower. But then Max crawled to her tower and knocked it down. He laughed and clapped his hands. + +Lily was very angry. She shouted at Max. "Max, you are rude! You broke my tower! Go away!" + +Max did not understand. He looked at Lily with big eyes. He reached for another block. + +Lily had an idea. She wanted to test Max. She gave him a block and said, "Max, can you say block? Block, block, block." + +Max looked at the block and said, "Bock, bock, bock." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Good, Max. You are smart. But can you say sorry? Sorry, sorry, sorry." + +Max looked at Lily and said, "Sowwy, sowwy, sowwy." + +Lily hugged Max. She said, "It's okay, Max. I forgive you. You are my baby brother. I love you." + +Max hugged Lily back. He said, "Wuv you, wuv you, wuv you." + +They played with the blocks together. They made a new tower. They were happy. +Ben loves football. He watches football on TV with his dad. He sees famous players kick the ball and score goals. He wants to be like them. + +One day, Ben and his dad go to the shop. Ben sees a big football on the shelf. It is red and white and shiny. He points to it and says, "Dad, can I have that football? Please, please, please!" + +Dad smiles and says, "OK, Ben, you can have the football. But you have to promise me something. You have to practice every day and listen to your coach. Then you can be a good player too." + +Ben nods and says, "I promise, Dad. I will practice every day and listen to my coach. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +Dad buys the football and gives it to Ben. Ben hugs the football and says, "This is the best day ever! I love you, Dad!" + +They go home and play football in the garden. Ben kicks the ball and tries to score goals. Dad cheers and claps. Ben feels happy and proud. He thinks, "Maybe one day, I will be famous too." +Tom was a brave boy who liked to rescue animals. One day, he saw a big, ugly dog in the street. The dog was dirty and hungry. It had no home and no friends. Tom felt sorry for the dog. + +He ran to his house and got some food and a rope. He came back to the street and called the dog. The dog was scared, but it smelled the food. It came closer to Tom. Tom gave the dog some food and tied the rope around its neck. He said, "Don't worry, dog. I will take you to a safe place." + +Tom pulled the rope and led the dog to his backyard. He filled a bucket with water and got some soap. He said, "Now, dog, I will make you clean and nice. You will feel better." He poured some water on the dog and rubbed some soap on its fur. The dog did not like the water and the soap. It barked and shook. But Tom was gentle and patient. He rinsed the soap off and dried the dog with a towel. + +The dog looked different. It was not ugly anymore. It was brown and fluffy. It had bright eyes and a wagging tail. Tom smiled and hugged the dog. He said, "You are a good dog. I will call you Buddy. Do you want to be my friend?" The dog licked Tom's face and wagged its tail more. It said, "Woof, woof!" That meant yes. Tom and Buddy were happy. They had rescued each other. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big dish on the table. It was blue and white and had flowers on it. Lily liked the dish. She wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Tom, a pretty dish!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, it is an ugly dish. It has a crack on it. See?" Tom said. He pointed to a thin line on the dish. + +Lily did not care. She reached for the dish. But she was too small. She pulled the dish and it fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. Lily and Tom were scared. + +"Oh no, we broke the dish!" Lily cried. + +"Mama will be angry. She likes the dish. It was Grandma's dish." Tom said. + +They heard Mama coming. They did not know what to do. They tried to fix the dish. They picked up the pieces and put them together. But they did not fit. The dish looked worse than before. + +Mama came into the kitchen. She saw the broken dish and the children. She was sad. + +"What happened here?" Mama asked. + +"We are sorry, Mama. We broke the dish. We tried to fix it, but we could not." Lily and Tom said. + +Mama sighed. She hugged the children. + +"It is okay, my loves. I know you did not mean to break the dish. It was an old dish. It was not very pretty. But it was special to me. It was Grandma's dish. She gave it to me when I was little. She told me stories about the flowers on it." Mama said. + +"Can we fix the dish, Mama?" Lily asked. + +"I don't think so, Lily. The dish is too broken. But we can do something else. We can make a new dish. A dish that we can paint and decorate. A dish that we can use and enjoy. A dish that we can make stories about. Do you want to do that?" Mama asked. + +"Yes, Mama, we want to do that!" Lily and Tom said. + +They smiled. They forgot about the ugly dish. They followed Mama to the craft room. They were going to make a new dish. A dish that was theirs. A dish that was beautiful. +Lily liked to design things. She had many crayons and papers and stickers. She liked to draw and cut and paste. She made cards and hats and dolls. + +One day, she wanted to design something new. She looked around her room and saw her plant. It was green and had flowers. She liked her plant. She watered it every day. + +She thought, maybe I can design something for my plant. She got some paper and crayons. She drew a big circle and colored it yellow. She cut it out and made a hole in the middle. She put it on the plant like a necklace. She said, this is a sun for my plant. + +She drew another circle and colored it blue. She cut it out and made a hole in the middle. She put it on the plant like a bracelet. She said, this is a raindrop for my plant. + +She drew a star and colored it pink. She cut it out and made a hole in the middle. She put it on the plant like a ring. She said, this is a star for my plant. + +She looked at her plant and smiled. She said, my plant is very pretty. It has a sun and a raindrop and a star. She touched the plant and felt it was wet. She said, my plant is also very wet. It likes the water. + +She gave her plant a hug and said, I love you, plant. You are my best friend. She put her plant on the window and went to play with her dolls. She was very happy. She liked to design things. +One day, Anna and her uncle went to the park. Anna loved her uncle very much. He was very kind and funny. He always played with her and told her stories. He also gave her lovely gifts, like a red balloon or a yellow hat. + +At the park, Anna saw a big slide. She wanted to go on it, but she was afraid. It was very high and steep. She asked her uncle to help her. He said, "Don't worry, Anna. You can do it. You are brave and smart. I will be right here with you. Just hold my hand and we will go together." + +Anna trusted her uncle. She held his hand and climbed the steps. She looked down and felt scared. But she also felt excited. She wanted to try something new. She said, "OK, uncle. I'm ready. Let's go!" Her uncle smiled and said, "One, two, three, go!" They slid down the slide, fast and smooth. Anna felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and shouted, "Weee!" + +They reached the bottom and hugged each other. Anna was very happy. She said, "Thank you, uncle. That was fun. I did it. I managed to go on the slide." Her uncle said, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm proud of you. You managed to overcome your fear. You learned something new today. That's what life is about. Trying new things, learning new things, and having fun with the people you love." + +Anna and her uncle went on the slide again and again. They had a wonderful time at the park. They also made some new friends, who joined them on the slide. Anna learned that the park was a lovely place, full of adventure and joy. She also learned that her uncle was the best uncle in the world. She hugged him and said, "I love you, uncle. You are the best." He hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are the best." +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big fountain with water and many coins inside. They ran to the fountain and gazed at the shiny coins. They wanted to have some coins for themselves. + +"Look, Lily, there are so many coins! Let's take some and buy candy!" Sam said. + +"No, Sam, we can't do that. The coins belong to other people who made wishes. It is not nice to take what is not yours." Lily said. + +"But they won't miss them. There are so many. And candy is so yummy!" Sam said. He reached his hand into the water and grabbed a coin. + +Suddenly, a loud voice said, "Stop! What are you doing?" + +Sam and Lily turned around and saw a man in a uniform. He was a guard who watched the fountain. He looked angry and impressive. + +"Put that coin back, young man. You are stealing from the fountain. That is wrong and bad. You should be ashamed of yourself." The guard said. + +Sam felt scared and sorry. He dropped the coin back into the water and said, "I'm sorry, sir. I won't do it again." + +The guard nodded and said, "That's good. You should always be honest and respectful. The coins are not for you to take. They are for people to make wishes and hope for good things. Maybe one day, you can make a wish of your own, but only with your own coin." + +Sam and Lily learned their lesson. They apologized to the guard and thanked him for teaching them. They decided to save their own coins and make a wish in the fountain someday. They also decided to share their candy with each other and be happy with what they had. +Lily liked to write in her diary every day. She wrote about her toys, her friends, her dreams and her feelings. She had a pink diary with a lock and a key. She kept the key in her pocket and hid the diary under her pillow. + +One day, her brother Max saw her writing in her diary. He was curious and wanted to read it. He waited until Lily went to play outside and then sneaked into her room. He looked under her pillow and found the diary. He tried to open it, but it was locked. He searched for the key, but he could not find it. + +He decided to break the lock with a hammer. He smashed the lock until it broke. He opened the diary and started to read it. He laughed at Lily's words. He thought they were silly and unusual. He drew on the pages with a marker. He tore some pages out. He threw the diary on the floor. + +When Lily came back, she saw her diary on the floor. She picked it up and saw what Max had done. She was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted at Max. + +"Max, you are very bad! You broke my diary! You read my secrets! You ruined my pages! You are not my brother anymore!" + +Max did not care. He refused to say sorry. He refused to give her a new diary. He refused to hug her. He said he did not like her diary. He said he did not like her. + +Lily ran to her mom and told her what Max had done. Mom was very mad at Max. She scolded him and sent him to his room. She tried to comfort Lily and gave her a new diary. She said she loved her and her diary. + +But Lily was still sad. She did not want a new diary. She wanted her old diary. She wanted her brother to be nice to her. She wanted her secrets to be safe. She did not write in her diary anymore. She did not trust anyone anymore. She did not smile anymore. +Lila and Ben like to play with blocks. They make houses and towers and bridges. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They are happy when they play. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Lila and Ben cannot go to the park or ride their bikes. They stay inside and play with blocks. They want to make a big castle with all their blocks. They work hard and have fun. + +But then, they run out of blocks. They cannot finish their castle. They are sad. They look around and see their regular toys. They have dolls and cars and books and puzzles. They have many toys, but they only want blocks. + +Lila has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's use our regular toys to finish our castle. We can pretend they are blocks. We can be creative and use our imagination." Ben likes the idea. He says, "OK, let's do it." + +They start to use their regular toys to finish their castle. They use dolls for people, cars for horses, books for walls, and puzzles for roofs. They make their castle colorful and fun. They are happy again. They finish their castle and play with it. They are proud of their work. They are not cold anymore. They are warm and cozy. They hug each other and smile. They love to play with blocks and regular toys. The end. +Tom and Lily were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They were very happy to see new things and have fun. They got in the car and drove for a long time. They saw many trees, houses, and animals on the way. + +When they arrived at the town, they looked for a place to sleep. They saw a big building with many windows and a sign that said "hotel". Mom said, "This is where we will stay tonight. It is a very old hotel, but they have restored it to make it modern and nice." + +They went inside the hotel and met a friendly lady at a desk. She gave them a key and said, "Welcome to our hotel. You will love your room. It has a big bed, a TV, and a bathroom. If you need anything, just call me." She smiled and said, "Have a good night." + +Tom and Lily followed their mom and dad to their room. They opened the door and saw a cozy and bright room. They liked the soft carpet, the colorful curtains, and the shiny lamps. They jumped on the bed and turned on the TV. They saw cartoons and laughed. + +Mom said, "This is a very nice hotel. They have done a great job restoring it. It looks like new, but it still has some old charm." Dad said, "Yes, it is very comfortable and clean. I'm glad we chose this hotel." Tom and Lily said, "We love this hotel. Can we stay here forever?" Mom and Dad laughed and hugged them. They said, "No, we can't stay here forever, but we can enjoy it for one night. Now, let's get ready for bed. Tomorrow, we will explore the town and see more new things." Tom and Lily nodded and brushed their teeth. They snuggled in the bed and fell asleep, dreaming of their adventure. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to create things with their toys. They had many blocks, cars, dolls, and animals to play with. One day, they decided to create a big city with their blocks. They worked hard and made many buildings, roads, and bridges. + +But then, they had a problem. They both wanted to use the last block to make the tallest tower. Lily said, "It's mine! I saw it first!" Ben said, "No, it's mine! I need it more!" They started to pull and tug on the block, and they got angry and loud. + +They did not see that their city was on the edge of a cliff. A cliff is a high place where the ground stops and there is only air. As they fought over the block, they pushed their city closer and closer to the cliff. Suddenly, the city fell off the cliff and broke into many pieces. Lily and Ben were shocked and sad. They had lost their city and their block. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized that they had been selfish and foolish. They said, "We're sorry. We should have shared the block and played nicely." They hugged and made up. They decided to create a new city together, and to use their words and not their hands when they had a problem. They learned that creating is more fun when you do it with a friend. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with trains. They have a big train set in Tim's room. They make the trains go fast and slow. They make the trains stop and go. + +One day, they see a real train outside. It is big and loud. It has steam coming out of its nose. Tim and Sam want to see the train. They run to the window and look. + +"Wow, look at the steam!" Tim says. "It is white and fluffy." + +"Can we touch it?" Sam asks. "It looks soft." + +"No, we can't touch it," Tim says. "It is very hot. It can hurt us." + +"How do you know?" Sam says. "Did you touch it before?" + +"No, but my dad told me," Tim says. "He said steam is water that is very hot. He said we should never touch steam or fire or anything that is very hot. It can burn us and make us cry." + +"Oh, I see," Sam says. "Then we should stay away from the steam. But we can still watch the train, right?" + +"Yes, we can watch the train," Tim says. "But we have to be careful. We have to stay inside and not go near the tracks. The train is very fast and strong. It can hurt us too." + +"OK, let's watch the train from here," Sam says. "It is very cool and fun." + +Tim and Sam watch the train until it goes away. Then they go back to their train set and play some more. They are happy and safe. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with their toys and draw pictures. One day, they decide to make a show for their moms and dads. They use their toys and pictures to tell a story. + +Tom says, "I will be the king of the jungle. I have a lion toy and a crown. Sue, you can be the queen of the flowers. You have a doll and a flower hat." + +Sue says, "OK, Tom. That sounds fun. But we need a note to tell our moms and dads when the show will start. Can you write a note?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I can write a note. I have a crayon and a paper. I will write 'Show at 3 o'clock. Please come and watch.' Is that good?" + +Sue says, "Yes, that is good. But where will we put the note? We need a place where they can see it." + +Tom says, "I have an idea. We can display the note on the fridge. They always look at the fridge. Come on, let's go and stick it there." + +They run to the kitchen and display the note on the fridge with a magnet. Then they go back to their room and get ready for the show. They are very excited. + +Their moms and dads see the note and smile. They think Tom and Sue are very creative and dependable. They go to their room at 3 o'clock and sit on the floor. They clap and cheer as Tom and Sue start their show. They are very proud of their children. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with toys. One day, they decide to make a volcano with clay and baking soda. They work hard to shape the clay into a mountain with a hole on top. Then they put some baking soda inside the hole. + +"Are you ready to see our volcano erupt?" Ben asks Lily. + +"Yes, I am ready!" Lily says. "What do we need to make it erupt?" + +"We need some vinegar and some red food coloring. The vinegar will make the baking soda bubble and the food coloring will make it look like lava," Ben explains. + +They pour some vinegar and some red food coloring into a cup. Then they carefully pour the cup into the hole of the volcano. They watch as the volcano starts to fizz and spew red foam. + +"Wow, look at our volcano!" Lily says. "It is so cool!" + +"It is cool, but it is not a regular volcano," Ben says. "A regular volcano is much bigger and hotter and louder. It can make rocks and smoke and fire." + +"Really? How do you know that?" Lily asks. + +"I know that because I saw a display of a regular volcano at the museum. It was scary and amazing. Do you want to go to the museum with me and see it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I do! Let's go to the museum and see the regular volcano!" Lily says. + +They clean up their clay and baking soda volcano and ask their moms to take them to the museum. They are excited to learn more about volcanoes and other things. They are happy to be friends who like to play and explore. +Sara and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big truck with many colors and a picture of ice cream. Mom said they could have ice cream if they were good. + +Sara and Ben ran to the truck and looked at all the flavors. Sara wanted chocolate and Ben wanted strawberry. They told the man what they wanted and he gave them cones with ice cream on top. + +Sara licked her cone and smiled. It was yummy. Ben licked his cone and frowned. It was not yummy. He did not like strawberry. He looked at Sara's cone and wanted it. + +"Give me your cone!" he said to Sara. He tried to grab it from her hand. + +"No!" Sara said. She pulled her cone away. "This is my cone. You have your own cone." + +Ben started to cry. He threw his cone on the ground. He said it was not fair. He demanded Sara's cone. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Ben's cone on the ground and Sara's cone in her hand. She was not happy. + +"Ben, what did you do?" she asked. "Why did you throw your cone away? That was wasteful and rude." + +Ben said he did not like his cone. He said he wanted Sara's cone. He said it was fair. + +Mom shook her head. She said it was not fair. She said he chose his cone and Sara chose hers. She said he could not demand what was not his. She said he had to apologize to Sara and the man. + +Ben felt sorry. He said he was sorry to Sara and the man. He said he would not demand again. He asked if he could have another cone. + +Mom said no. She said he had to learn his lesson. She said he could have water instead. + +Sara felt sorry for Ben. She said she would share her cone with him. She broke off a piece and gave it to him. + +Ben smiled. He said thank you to Sara. He said she was nice. He said he liked chocolate. + +Mom smiled. She said they were good. She said they could have ice cream again another day. She said they had to go home now. + +Sara and Ben held hands. They walked with Mom. They ate their cone. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. But sometimes they are naughty and do not listen. One day, they see a big red bus in the street. They want to ride the bus, but mom and dad say no. They say the bus is not for them, and they have to stay with them. + +But Anna and Ben do not listen. They run away from mom and dad and go to the bus. They sneak inside the bus and hide behind a seat. They think it is fun and funny. They do not see the bus driver. The bus driver is angry. He sees two little kids on his bus without a ticket. A ticket is a paper that you need to ride the bus. He stops the bus and goes to Anna and Ben. He says, "Who are you? Where are your tickets? You are naughty kids! You have to get off my bus!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not like the bus driver. They do not like his loud voice. They want to go back to mom and dad. They say, "We are sorry, mister. We just wanted to ride the bus. We do not have tickets. Please do not punish us!" + +The bus driver is still angry, but he sees that Anna and Ben are very young. He says, "You are lucky that I am not a mean bus driver. I will not punish you, but you have to promise me that you will never do this again. You have to listen to your mom and dad. They love you and want to keep you safe. Now, get off my bus and go to them. And say sorry to them, too." + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "We promise, mister. We are sorry, mom and dad." They get off the bus and run to mom and dad. Mom and dad are worried and relieved. They hug Anna and Ben and say, "We are glad that you are okay, but you were very naughty. You made us scared and sad. You have to say sorry to the bus driver, too. And you have to stay with us in the park. No more running away." + +Anna and Ben say sorry to the bus driver and to mom and dad. They say, "We love you, mom and dad. We will not be naughty again. We will stay with you in the park." Mom and dad smile and say, "We love you, too, Anna and Ben. We are happy that you learned your lesson. Now, let's go and play in the park. But remember, always listen to us and be good." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide. He says, "Let's go on the slide. It looks fun." + +But Sam does not want to go on the slide. He says, "No, I don't like the slide. It is too high and fast. I am scared." + +Tom and Sam disagree. They do not know what to do. They look at each other. They are sad. + +Then, they see a girl. She is on the slide. She is smiling and laughing. She is not scared. She is brave. She is having fun. + +Tom and Sam watch the girl. They think she is wild. They think she is successful. They want to be like her. + +They look at each other again. They nod. They decide to try the slide. They hold hands. They go up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They slide down. They feel the wind and the sun. They scream and giggle. They are happy. + +They reach the bottom. They jump off the slide. They hug each other. They say, "That was fun. We did it. We are wild and successful too." + +They run to the slide again. They want to do it more. They are friends. They agree. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they fight over a toy car. Tim wants the red car, and Kim wants the blue car. They pull and push and yell. + +Mom hears the fight. She comes to their room. She asks, "Why are you fighting?" Tim and Kim do not answer. They are angry and sad. Mom says, "Fighting is not nice. You have to share and take turns. How about you swap the cars every five minutes?" + +Tim and Kim think about it. They nod. They say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They swap the cars and play nicely. Mom is happy. She says, "Good job, Tim and Kim. I love you both." + +It is night time. Tim and Kim are in bed. They are sleepy. They hear a noise outside. They look out the window. They see a big dog. The dog is barking and running. Tim and Kim are scared. They say, "Mom, mom, there is a dog outside!" + +Mom hears them. She comes to their room. She says, "Don't worry, Tim and Kim. The dog is not here to hurt you. He is just looking for his home. He is lost and lonely. Maybe he will find his family soon." + +Tim and Kim feel sorry for the dog. They say, "Poor dog. We hope he finds his home." Mom says, "Me too. Now, go to sleep. I will stay with you until you fall asleep." She turns on a small light. She sings a song. She kisses them good night. + +Tim and Kim close their eyes. They are not scared anymore. They are warm and cozy. They dream of the dog and the cars. They are happy. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide. They saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. They ran up the hill and looked around. They saw many trees, flowers and birds. + +"Look, Tom, a giant!" Mia said. She pointed to a tall man who was walking near the park. He had a big hat, a long coat and a big bag. + +"Wow, he is very big!" Tom said. He wanted to see what was in the bag. He ran towards the man and shouted, "Hello, giant! What do you have in your bag?" + +The man stopped and looked at Tom. He frowned and said, "Go away, little boy. This is none of your business. This is my bag and it has my things." + +"What things?" Tom asked. He was curious and brave. He tried to peek into the bag. + +The man got angry and raised his bag. He said, "These are my things and they are bitter. You will not like them. They are for me and me only. Now go away or I will make you go away." + +Tom was scared and ran back to Mia. He said, "Mia, the giant is mean and he has bitter things in his bag. Let's go and play somewhere else." + +Mia nodded and said, "Yes, let's go. The giant is not nice and he does not want to share. We can find other things to play with." + +They ran down the hill and found a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They played happily and forgot about the giant and his bitter things. +Lila was a little bird who lived in a big tree. She had a blue wing and a yellow wing, and she liked to fly and sing with her friends. But today, she felt restless. She wanted to see something new and different. + +She asked her mama, "Can I go far away and explore?" + +Her mama shook her head. "No, Lila. It is not safe. There are big animals and bad people who can hurt you. You must stay in the tree with us." + +Lila was not happy. She asked her papa, "Can I go far away and explore?" + +Her papa nodded his head. "Yes, Lila. You can go far away and explore. But you must be careful and smart. You must not talk to strangers or touch anything dangerous. You must come back before it gets dark." + +Lila was very happy. She thanked her papa and flew away. She saw many things that she had never seen before. She saw a lake, a mountain, a bridge, a car, a dog, a flower, a ball, and a kite. She was curious and excited. + +But then, she saw something that scared her. She saw a big bird with a sharp beak and claws. It was a hawk, and it wanted to eat her. It chased her and tried to catch her. Lila was very afraid. She flew as fast as she could, but the hawk was faster. + +She remembered what her papa had told her. She had to be smart. She looked around and saw a cloud. She flew into the cloud and hid. The hawk could not see her. It flew around and around, but it could not find her. It gave up and flew away. + +Lila was relieved. She flew out of the cloud and looked for her home. She saw the big tree and the other birds. She flew back and landed on a branch. Her mama and papa were waiting for her. They hugged her and asked her, "Did you have fun?" + +Lila nodded her head. She told them everything she had seen and done. She also told them about the hawk and how she escaped. They were proud of her and glad that she was safe. + +Lila was happy too. She had learned a lot and had a great adventure. But she also learned that home was the best place to be. She was not restless anymore. She snuggled with her mama and papa and closed her eyes. She slept well and dreamed of flying. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen with Mom. Mom is making muffins for breakfast. She gives Anna and Ben some dough to make their own muffins. + +Anna rolls the dough into a ball and puts it in a paper cup. She says, "Look, Mom, I made a muffin!" + +Ben tries to do the same, but he squeezes the dough too hard. It breaks into pieces and falls on the floor. He says, "Oh no, my muffin is broken!" + +Mom smiles and says, "Don't worry, Ben, we can fix it. Come here and I'll show you how." + +Mom picks up the pieces of dough and puts them back in a bowl. She adds some milk and stirs the dough with a spoon. She says, "See, Ben, we can make the dough soft again. Now you can try again." + +Ben takes some dough and rolls it gently in his hands. He puts it in a paper cup and says, "Thank you, Mom, you helped me fix my muffin!" + +Mom says, "You're welcome, Ben, you did a good job. Now let's put our muffins in the oven and wait for them to bake." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom, and we love muffins!" +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play in the attic. They found many old things there, like hats and books and toys. One day, they saw a big black chimney in the corner. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go and look," Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's scary," Mia said. She was shy and careful. + +"Come on, it's fun," Tom said. He pulled Mia by the hand and walked to the chimney. He climbed on a box and peeked inside. He saw nothing but dust and cobwebs. + +"See, there's nothing here," he said. He reached his hand inside and felt something soft and furry. He grabbed it and pulled it out. It was a stuffed animal, an ancient bear with one eye and a torn ear. + +"Wow, look at this," he said. He showed it to Mia, who smiled. + +"It's cute," she said. She touched the bear and felt something hard inside. She squeezed it and heard a squeak. + +"It makes a noise," she said. She squeezed it again and heard another squeak. + +"Let me try," Tom said. He took the bear from Mia and squeezed it harder. He heard a loud growl and felt a sharp pain in his finger. He dropped the bear and screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it bit me!" he said. He looked at his finger and saw blood. + +Mia looked at the bear and saw something shiny and sharp in its mouth. It was a metal tooth. + +"It's not a bear, it's a trap!" she said. She was scared and sorry. + +They ran out of the attic and down the stairs. They found their mom and showed her Tom's finger. + +"What happened?" she asked. She was worried and angry. + +"We found a bear in the chimney and it pinched me," Tom said. + +"A bear in the chimney?" she asked. She was confused and surprised. + +She took them back to the attic and saw the bear trap on the floor. She was shocked and scared. + +"Who put this here?" she asked. She was puzzled and mad. + +She looked around and saw a note on the wall. It said: + +"Dear kids, don't touch my stuff. Love, Grandpa." + +She was relieved and amused. + +She hugged Tom and Mia and said: + +"Your grandpa is a prankster. He likes to make jokes. But this one was not funny. It was dangerous. You should never play with things you don't know. And you should always listen to your sister. She is smart and wise." + +Tom and Mia nodded and said: + +"Sorry, mom. Sorry, grandpa. Sorry, bear." + +They learned their lesson and never played in the chimney again. +Lily was scared of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her room when the night came. She heard noises and saw shadows that made her cry. She wanted to be with her mom and dad. + +One night, her mom gave her a flashlight. She said, "This is a special gift for you, Lily. You can turn it on and see everything in your room. It will make you feel safe and brave. Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked the flashlight. It was bright and yellow. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, let's go to your bed and tuck you in. You can keep the flashlight with you. If you feel scared, you can turn it on and talk to me. I will be right next door." + +Lily and her mom went to her room. Her mom helped her put on her pajamas and her favorite teddy bear. She tucked her in and said, "Good night, sweetie. Sleep tight. Don't let the bedbugs bite." + +Lily said, "Good night, mom. I love you." She held the flashlight and the teddy bear close to her chest. She felt comfortable and warm. She turned off the light and closed her eyes. She was not scared anymore. She had the flashlight and her mom to comfort her. She fell asleep and had happy dreams. +Tom had a new flag. It was red and blue and white. He liked his flag very much. He wanted to show it to his friends. + +He ran to the park with his flag. He saw his friends playing with a ball. He waved his flag and shouted, "Look at my new flag!" + +His friends looked at him and smiled. They liked his flag too. They asked him to play with them. Tom said yes. He put his flag on a bench. He joined his friends and played with the ball. + +But he did not see a dog. The dog was big and brown. It liked to chew things. It saw Tom's flag. It thought it was a toy. It ran to the bench and grabbed the flag. It ran away with the flag. + +Tom did not know. He was having fun with his friends. He did not hear the dog. He did not see the dog. + +After a while, he wanted to see his flag. He ran to the bench. But his flag was not there. He looked around. He saw the dog. The dog had his flag. But his flag was not new anymore. It was torn and dirty. It had holes and teeth marks. + +Tom was sad. He cried. He wanted his new flag back. He ran to the dog. He shouted, "Give me my flag!" + +The dog did not listen. It growled. It did not want to give the flag. It liked the flag. It thought it was its toy. + +Tom was scared. He did not know what to do. He wished he had not left his flag on the bench. He wished he had kept his flag with him. + +His friends saw him. They saw the dog. They saw the flag. They felt sorry for Tom. They wanted to help him. They ran to the dog. They threw the ball. They made noises. They tried to distract the dog. + +The dog was confused. It saw the ball. It heard the noises. It did not know what to do. It dropped the flag. It chased the ball. + +Tom saw his chance. He grabbed the flag. He hugged the flag. He thanked his friends. He was happy. He had his flag back. + +But his flag was not new anymore. It was old and ruined. It did not look like a flag. It looked like a rag. + +Tom did not care. He still liked his flag. He still loved his flag. He said, "It is not a new flag. It is a special flag. It is my flag." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside with their ball. One day, they go to the street with their mom. The street is big and busy. There are many cars and people. + +"Look, mom, a dog!" Lily says. She sees a friendly dog on the other side of the street. The dog has brown fur and a long tail. It wags its tail and barks. + +"Can we pet the dog, mom?" Tom asks. He likes dogs too. He wants to touch the dog's fur and ears. + +"Wait, Tom, Lily, we have to be careful. The street is not safe. We have to look both ways and hold hands. Then we can cross the street and say hello to the dog," mom says. She holds Tom and Lily's hands and looks left and right. + +But Tom and Lily are too excited. They let go of mom's hands and run to the dog. They do not see the big red car that is coming fast. The car honks its horn and brakes. + +"Tom! Lily! Stop!" mom screams. She is scared. She runs after them and grabs them. She pulls them back to the sidewalk. The car stops too. The driver is angry and scared. He shouts at mom and the twins. + +"Are you crazy? You could have been hit by the car! You have to watch where you are going! You have to listen to your mom!" the driver says. + +Mom hugs Tom and Lily. She is relieved and angry. She scolds them and makes them apologize to the driver. + +"Tom, Lily, you were very naughty. You did not listen to me. You could have been hurt. You have to be careful on the street. You have to stay with me. Do you understand?" mom says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They are sorry and scared. They say sorry to the driver and to mom. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, sir. We just wanted to pet the dog. We did not see the car," Tom says. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, sir. We like the dog. We did not hear the horn," Lily says. + +The driver calms down. He sees that Tom and Lily are just kids. He sees that they are sorry. He sees that the dog is friendly. He smiles and forgives them. + +"It's okay, kids. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I was just worried. The dog is my dog. His name is Spot. He is friendly. You can pet him if you want. But you have to be careful on the street. You have to listen to your mom. She loves you and wants you to be safe," the driver says. + +Tom and Lily smile. They thank the driver and pet Spot. Spot licks their faces and wags his tail. Mom thanks the driver too and pets Spot. She is happy that everyone is okay. She is proud of Tom and Lily for saying sorry. She is glad that the driver is nice and that Spot is friendly. She holds Tom and Lily's hands and walks home with them. They have learned a lesson. They will be careful on the street. They will listen to mom. They will always love each other. +Lily liked to sit on the big rock by the pond. She liked to watch the fish and the frogs and the ducks. She liked to feel the sun on her face and the wind in her hair. She did not like to get wet. + +One day, Lily saw a big orange and black cat near the pond. It was a tiger. Lily had never seen a tiger before. She thought it was pretty and friendly. She wanted to pet it. She got off the rock and walked towards the tiger. + +The tiger saw Lily too. It was hungry and angry. It had escaped from the zoo and had been looking for food. It did not think Lily was pretty or friendly. It thought she was a snack. It got ready to pounce. + +Lily did not know that the tiger was dangerous. She did not see its sharp teeth and claws. She did not hear its low growl. She only saw its stripes and fur. She smiled and reached out her hand. + +The tiger jumped and bit Lily. Lily screamed and fell to the ground. She was wet with blood and tears. She was hurt and scared. She wished she had stayed on the rock. She wished she had listened to her mom, who had told her not to go near the pond alone. She wished she had never seen the tiger. But it was too late. The tiger dragged her away. Lily was gone. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. The park has a big maze made of bushes. Anna and Ben want to play in the maze. + +"Let's go in the maze and find the way out!" Ben says. + +"OK, but we have to stay close and not get lost," Anna says. + +They hold hands and walk into the maze. They see many paths and turns. They have fun looking for signs and clues. They laugh and talk as they play. + +After a while, they reach the end of the maze. They see a big sign that says "You did it!" They are happy and proud. + +"Wow, we did it! We are so good at mazes!" Ben says. + +"Yes, we are! We are independent and smart!" Anna says. + +They hug and high-five. Then they run back to their moms and tell them about their adventure. Their moms are happy and proud too. They give them hugs and kisses and snacks. Anna and Ben share their snacks and smile. They are happy to have each other as friends. They love to play in the maze. +Lila and Ben are mice who live in a big house. They like to look for cheese in the kitchen when the people are not there. One night, they find a big piece of cheese on a table. They are very happy and hungry. + +"Look, Ben, cheese!" Lila says. "Let's take it to our hole and share it." + +"OK, Lila, but be careful. There might be a trap or a cat," Ben says. + +They run to the cheese and try to lift it. But it is too heavy for them. They push and pull, but it does not move. + +"Maybe we can bite some of it and take it in our mouths," Lila says. + +"Good idea, Lila. Let's do that," Ben says. + +They start to nibble on the cheese. It is very yummy and soft. They fill their mouths with cheese and turn to go back to their hole. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is the cat. The cat is big and black and has sharp teeth and claws. The cat sees the mice and the cheese and runs to the table. The cat is very fast and powerful. + +"Run, Lila, run!" Ben says. "The cat is coming!" + +Lila and Ben drop the cheese and run as fast as they can. They scatter in different directions. The cat jumps on the table and tries to catch them. But they are too quick and smart. They hide under the chairs and behind the curtains. They look for their hole and hope the cat will go away. + +The cat is angry and hungry. It sniffs and searches for the mice. It sees the cheese and decides to eat it. It bites and chews the cheese. It is very yummy and soft. The cat is happy and full. + +Lila and Ben find their hole and go inside. They are safe and together. They are sad and hungry. They have no cheese. + +"Maybe we can find some more cheese tomorrow," Lila says. + +"Maybe, Lila, maybe," Ben says. + +They cuddle and sleep. They dream of cheese. +Lily was a young girl who liked to sing and dance. She wanted to be on the stage with the big stars. She had a spray bottle and a hairbrush that she used as a microphone. She would spray water on her hair and pretend it was glitter. She would sing her favorite songs and dance in front of the mirror. + +One day, her mom told her that there was a talent show at her school. She asked Lily if she wanted to join. Lily was very happy and said yes. She practiced her song and dance every day. She was very excited to be on the stage. + +The day of the show came and Lily wore her best dress. She brought her spray bottle and her hairbrush. She waited for her turn and watched the other kids. Some of them were good and some of them were not. Lily was not scared. She knew she was good. + +When it was her turn, she walked on the stage and smiled. She saw her mom and dad in the crowd. They waved at her and cheered. She felt happy. She sprayed some water on her hair and held her hairbrush. She started to sing and dance. She sang loud and clear. She danced with grace and energy. She felt like a star. + +The crowd clapped and cheered for her. She bowed and smiled. She walked off the stage and hugged her mom and dad. They told her she was amazing and they were proud of her. Lily felt proud of herself too. She had fun on the stage. She wanted to do it again. +Tom loves baseball. He likes to throw and catch the ball with his dad. He has a big glove and a red hat. He feels happy when he plays baseball. + +One day, Tom and his dad go to the park. They see a lot of kids playing baseball on the field. Tom wants to join them. He asks his dad, "Can I play with them, please?" + +His dad says, "Yes, you can, but you have to be obedient. You have to listen to the coach and follow the rules. You have to share the ball and be nice to the other kids. Do you understand?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, dad, I understand. I will be obedient." + +He runs to the field and joins the team. He waits for his turn to bat. He feels excited and nervous. He hopes he can hit the ball. + +The coach gives him a bat and says, "Are you ready, Tom?" + +Tom says, "Yes, coach, I am ready." + +He stands in front of the plate and looks at the pitcher. The pitcher throws the ball. Tom swings the bat. He feels a thud. He hits the ball. He hears a cheer. He drops the bat and runs to the first base. He feels proud and happy. He smiles at his dad. His dad smiles back and claps his hands. He says, "Good job, Tom! You are a great baseball player!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to go closer and see the water. + +"Mom, can we go to the fountain?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful not to get wet," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the fountain. They saw the water sparkle in the sun. They heard the water splash and make a nice sound. They felt the water spray on their faces. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +"Look, Mom, the water is so pretty!" Ben said. + +Mom smiled and walked to the fountain. She sat on a bench and watched Lily and Ben play. She felt peaceful and happy. She liked the park and the fountain. + +Suddenly, the water stopped. The fountain was quiet and still. Lily and Ben paused and looked at each other. They wondered what happened. + +"Mom, why did the water stop?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it's a break time for the fountain," Mom said. "Don't worry, it will start again soon." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They decided to wait for the water to come back. They sat on the bench with Mom and hugged her. They felt peaceful and happy too. They liked the park and the fountain and Mom. +Sara is a young girl who likes to run and play. She has a big pin on her dress. The pin is shiny and has a flower on it. Sara loves her pin very much. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She sees a boy with a ball. She wants to play with him. She runs to him and says, "Hi, I am Sara. Can I play with you?" + +The boy looks at her and says, "No, you can't. You are a girl. Girls can't play with balls. Go away." + +Sara feels sad and angry. She says, "That is not nice. Girls can play with balls too. You are mean." + +The boy says, "No, I am not. You are silly. And your pin is ugly. It is too big and too bright. I don't like it." + +Sara feels more sad and angry. She says, "No, it is not. My pin is pretty. It is my favorite. You are rude." + +The boy says, "No, I am not. You are. And I will take your pin and throw it away." + +He reaches for her pin and tries to pull it off. Sara screams and runs away. She runs to her mom and hugs her. She tells her what happened. + +Her mom says, "Don't worry, Sara. You are a brave and kind girl. You can play with balls and anything you want. Your pin is beautiful and so are you. That boy was wrong and mean. He should say sorry to you." + +Sara says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my pin." + +She smiles and puts her pin back on her dress. She looks around and sees a girl with a doll. She runs to her and says, "Hi, I am Sara. Can I play with you?" +Anna liked to play in the attic. It was a big and quiet place with many old things. She could find toys, books, clothes and pictures that belonged to her mom and dad when they were little. She liked to pretend that she was in a different world. + +One day, she found a big box with a friendly face on it. It was a robot that her dad made when he was a boy. She opened the box and took out the robot. It had metal arms and legs, a round head and a red button on its chest. She pressed the button and the robot made a beep sound. + +"Hello, I am Robo. I am your friend. Do you want to play with me?" the robot said in a funny voice. + +Anna was surprised and happy. She had never seen a robot that could talk. She nodded and smiled. + +"Yes, I want to play with you. You are very cool. What can you do?" she asked. + +"I can do many things. I can walk, dance, sing, tell jokes and stories. I can also understand you. You are Anna, right?" the robot said. + +Anna nodded again. She was amazed. How did the robot know her name? How did it understand her? + +She decided to ask the robot. + +"Robo, how do you understand me? How do you know my name?" she asked. + +The robot beeped again. + +"I understand you because I have a special chip in my head. It helps me learn words and meanings. I know your name because I heard your mom call you when she brought you to the attic. She is very nice. I like her too." the robot said. + +Anna understood. The robot had a smart thing in its head that made it talk and listen. It also remembered what it heard. She thought that was very clever. + +She hugged the robot and said. + +"Robo, you are amazing. I like you too. You are my new friend. Let's play together." she said. + +The robot hugged her back and said. + +"Anna, you are wonderful. I like you too. You are my best friend. Let's have fun together." it said. + +They played for a long time in the attic. They laughed, danced, sang, told jokes and stories. They had a lot of fun. They understood each other. They were happy. +Sara wanted to play in the snow with her friends. She put on her coat, hat, boots and mittens. But her mittens were too big. They did not fit her hands. They were her brother's mittens. He was older and bigger than Sara. + +Sara tried to make a snowball, but the mittens fell off. She tried to make a snowman, but the mittens got in the way. She tried to slide on the ice, but the mittens made her slip. She was sad and cold. She wanted to go home. + +Then she saw Lisa. Lisa was her friend. Lisa had small mittens. They fit her hands. They were pink and soft. Lisa saw Sara and smiled. She said, "Do you want to trade mittens? I like your mittens. They are blue and warm." + +Sara was happy. She said, "Yes, please. I like your mittens. They are pink and soft." They traded mittens. They hugged. They played in the snow. They made a snowball, a snowman and a slide. They had fun. + +Their friends saw them and clapped. They said, "You are good friends. You share and help each other. You are kind." Sara and Lisa smiled. They said, "Thank you. You are kind too. You applaud and cheer for us. You are good friends too." + +The moral of the story is: Sharing and helping are good. They make you and others happy. They make friends. Friends are good. They support and encourage you. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many red fruits. They are apples. Lily and Tom want to eat some apples. + +They run to the tree and try to reach the apples. But the apples are too high. They cannot get them. Lily has an idea. She says to Tom, "You can carry me on your back. Then I can pick some apples for us." + +Tom agrees. He is strong. He bends down and lets Lily climb on his back. He stands up and walks to the tree. Lily stretches her arms and picks an apple. She says, "I got one! It is big and shiny. Here, you can have it." + +She gives the apple to Tom. He takes a bite and says, "Mmm, it is sweet and juicy. Thank you, Lily. You are amazing. Can you pick another one for yourself?" + +Lily nods. She picks another apple and bites it. She says, "It is delicious. We are lucky. We found the best apples in the park." + +They eat their apples and smile. They are happy. They are friends. They share their apples. They have fun. They love the park. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Anna brought a photo of her family to show Ben. She was very proud of her photo. It had her mom, her dad, her baby brother and her dog. + +"Look, Ben, this is my photo. It is very nice, right?" Anna said. + +"Yes, Anna, it is very nice. You have a big family. Can I see it?" Ben said. + +Anna gave the photo to Ben. He looked at it for a long time. He liked the photo too. He wanted to have a photo like that. He wanted to have a family like that. + +"Can I keep it, Anna? Please?" Ben said. + +"No, Ben, you can't keep it. It is my photo. I own it. It is very special to me. Give it back, please." Anna said. + +Ben did not want to give it back. He was angry and sad. He thought Anna was not a good friend. He thought she was selfish. He did not care about her feelings. He tore the photo in half. He threw one half on the floor and ran away with the other half. + +Anna was shocked and hurt. She saw her photo ripped and ruined. She cried and cried. She did not understand why Ben did that. She thought he was a good friend. She thought he was thoughtful. She was wrong. She lost her photo and her friend. She was very unhappy. +One day, a player named Ben went to the park with his ball. He wanted to play with other players, but he was shy. He saw a group of players kicking a ball, but he did not come to them. He stayed on the other side of the park and played alone. + +A girl named Mia saw Ben and felt sorry for him. She came to him and said, "Hi, I am Mia. Do you want to play with me and my friends? We have a tasty snack too. You can have some if you like." Ben looked at Mia and smiled. He said, "Yes, I want to play with you and your friends. Thank you for asking me. What is your snack?" Mia said, "It is a banana. It is sweet and soft. Do you like bananas?" Ben said, "I love bananas. They are my favorite fruit. Can we share one?" Mia said, "Of course we can. Come on, let's go to my friends. They are nice and fun. You will like them." + +Ben and Mia went to the group of players and joined them. They kicked the ball, laughed, and had a good time. They also shared the banana and enjoyed it. Ben was happy and made new friends. He learned that it is good to come to others and be friendly. He also learned that sharing is caring and that tasty snacks are better when shared. He thanked Mia for being kind and inviting him. Mia said, "You are welcome, Ben. I am glad you came. You are a good player and a good friend." They hugged and smiled. They played until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and promised to play again soon. +Tom and Sue like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, cars and animals with their blocks. They have fun with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big tower with all their blocks. They add more and more blocks to their tower. They want to make the tallest tower ever. They are proud of their tower. + +But their tower is too tall. It is taller than their table, taller than their chair, taller than their bed. It is almost taller than their door. Their tower is unusual. It is not safe. + +Their mom comes into their room. She sees their tower. She is not happy. She says, "Tom and Sue, what have you done? Your tower is too tall. It can fall and hurt you. You are in trouble. You have to take down your tower right now." + +Tom and Sue do not want to take down their tower. They like their tower. They say, "No, mom, we want to keep our tower. It is our tower. We made it. It is fun." + +Their mom is angry. She says, "No, you have to listen to me. Your tower is dangerous. It is not fun. It is a mess. You have to clean up your room. Now." + +She goes to their tower. She tries to take off some blocks. But the tower is too heavy. It is not stable. It wobbles. It shakes. It falls. + +The tower falls on their mom. It falls on their toys. It falls on their bed. It falls on their floor. It makes a loud noise. It breaks many things. It hurts their mom. + +Tom and Sue are scared. They are sad. They are sorry. They cry. They say, "Mom, mom, are you okay? We are sorry. We did not mean to hurt you. We did not mean to make a mess. We are sorry." + +Their mom is hurt. She is in pain. She is not okay. She says, "Tom and Sue, you are very naughty. You did not listen to me. You made a big trouble. You have to go to your corner. You have to think about what you did. You are in time out." + +Tom and Sue go to their corner. They are in time out. They have no blocks. They have no toys. They have no fun. They have a bad ending. +Lily loved her scooter. She rode it every day in the park with her friends. She liked to go fast and do tricks. But one day, her scooter broke. The wheel came off and the handle was loose. Lily was sad and angry. She threw her scooter on the ground and cried. + +"Hey, Lily, what's wrong?" asked Ben, her best friend. He saw her scooter and felt sorry for her. "Don't worry, I can help you fix it. I have some tools and tape in my backpack. Come on, let's go to the bench and see what we can do." + +Lily wiped her tears and followed Ben. He took out his tools and tape and looked at the scooter. He found the missing wheel and put it back on. He tightened the handle and wrapped some tape around it. He checked the scooter and smiled. "There, it's done. Try it out, Lily. I think it's good as new." + +Lily took the scooter and thanked Ben. She got on and rode it around the bench. It felt comfortable and smooth. She was happy and excited. She did a spin and a jump and waved at Ben. "You're the best, Ben! You fixed my scooter and made me feel better. Thank you so much!" + +Ben waved back and grinned. He was glad he could help his friend. He learned that it was nice to share and care. He also learned that fixing things was fun and useful. He decided to fix more things in the future. He and Lily rode their scooters together and had a great time. They were good friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors. Tom's favorite car is navy. Sam's favorite car is red. + +One day, they decide to race their cars on the floor. They make a track with tape and books. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push their cars as fast as they can. + +Tom's navy car is very fast. It zooms ahead of Sam's red car. Tom is happy. He thinks he will win the race. He says, "Look at me, Sam! I am the best!" + +But Sam does not give up. He pushes his red car harder. He catches up with Tom's navy car. He says, "No, Tom, I am the best!" + +The cars are very close. They reach the end of the track at the same time. They cross the tape together. It is a tie. + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They smile. They say, "Wow, that was a fun race! You are a good racer, Tom. You are a good racer, Sam." + +They hug each other. They are still friends. They know that racing is not the most important thing. The most important thing is to have fun and be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a drum that he loved to play. He would bang on it all day long. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend had a toy that he wanted to show Timmy. Timmy's friend said, "This toy is very reliable. It always works." Timmy wanted to see the toy, so he asked his friend to show him. His friend took out a toy car and started to play with it. Timmy was very curious and wanted to touch the toy car. He gently poked it with his finger. The toy car didn't break, it was reliable too. Timmy and his friend had fun playing with their toys all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong lion who lived in a jungle. He was very powerful and could run very fast. One day, the lion did something bad and the other animals got angry. They decided to discuss what to do with the lion. + +They all sat in a circle and talked about what happened. They said that the lion needed to be punished for what he did. They decided to send him to jail. + +The lion felt sad and scared to go to jail. He didn't like being alone in a small place. But the other animals said it was important for him to learn from his mistake. So, the lion went to jail and thought about what he did wrong. After some time, he felt sorry and promised to be good from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to paint. He would paint every day with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy fell and hurt his arm. His mom took him to the doctor. The doctor was very good and made Timmy feel better. Timmy was happy he could paint again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy was playing with his friend Sally when they saw a tough wall. + +"Wow, that wall is so tough!" Timmy said to Sally. + +Sally agreed and they decided to climb it. As they were climbing, they noticed something strange. "Ew, what's that smell?" Sally asked. + +Timmy looked closer and saw that there was something rotting on the wall. "Yuck!" he exclaimed. + +They quickly climbed down and ran away from the stinky wall. As they were running, they laughed and talked about how silly they were for trying to climb such a tough wall. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny went to visit his friend, a little duck named Ducky. When he got to Ducky's house, he saw that Ducky was very sad. + +"What's wrong, Ducky?" asked Benny. + +"I lost my favorite toy and I can't find it anywhere," replied Ducky sadly. + +"Don't worry, I will help you solve the problem," said Benny. "Let's go to the office of the toy store and ask the kind lady there if she has seen your toy." + +So, Benny and Ducky went to the toy store and talked to the lady in the office. She listened to their problem and then looked for the toy in her computer. After a few minutes, she found the toy and gave it back to Ducky. + +"Thank you so much, Benny! You solved my problem!" exclaimed Ducky happily. + +Benny smiled and said, "No problem, Ducky. That's what friends are for!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was very noisy and liked to sing all day long. One day, Tweet saw a big bird soaring high in the sky. Tweet wanted to soar too, but didn't know how. + +Tweet asked the big bird how to soar and the big bird replied, "You need to have a strong spirit and believe in yourself." Tweet didn't understand what the big bird meant, but decided to try anyway. + +Tweet practiced flying every day and didn't give up. Soon, Tweet's spirit grew stronger and stronger. One day, Tweet soared high in the sky just like the big bird. Tweet was very happy and proud of themselves. + +The moral of the story is that if you believe in yourself and never give up, you can achieve anything you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the grass. One day, she saw something unusual in the grass. It was a snake! + +Lily was scared of snakes, but this one looked friendly. She watched it slither around for a while. Then, the snake disappeared into a hole in the ground. + +Lily told her mom about the unusual snake she saw. Her mom said that it was important to be careful around snakes, but that some of them are harmless. Lily felt better knowing that she saw a friendly snake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom bought a new furniture for their house. Lily was so excited to see it that she ran to the living room. + +"Wow, mommy! This furniture is so pretty!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Yes, it is. But be careful, Lily. It's not fully assembled yet," her mom warned. + +Lily was so anxious to see the furniture that she didn't listen to her mom. She climbed on top of the boxes and started to play. Suddenly, the boxes fell over and Lily got trapped underneath them. She started to cry for help. + +Her friends heard her cries and came to help. "Don't worry, Lily. We'll follow your voice and find you," they said. + +They followed Lily's voice and found her trapped under the furniture. They quickly helped her out and made sure she was okay. From then on, Lily learned to always listen to her mom and be careful around new furniture. +Once upon a time, there was a cop named Jack. He had an unusual hat that he wore every day. The hat was big and red with a shiny badge on it. Everyone in town knew Jack and his hat. + +One day, Jack got a call from the police station. There was a lost kitten in the park and they needed his help to find it. Jack put on his hat and went to the park. He asked everyone if they had seen the kitten. + +Finally, a little girl named Lily said she saw the kitten near the swings. Jack thanked her and went to look. Sure enough, the kitten was hiding under a bush. Jack picked it up and brought it back to the police station. Everyone was happy and Jack's hat became even more famous in town. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. But Timmy didn't want to clean because it was messy. + +Instead, Timmy decided to play with his toy fishing rod. He pretended to catch big fish in the ocean. Suddenly, his dad came in and saw the messy room. But instead of being mad, he said, "Let's celebrate! We can clean together and then have a fun picnic outside." + +Timmy was excited and helped his dad clean up the room. After they finished, they went outside and had a yummy picnic. Timmy realized that cleaning up can be fun too, especially when you celebrate afterwards! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very small and had big brown eyes that were always wide open. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a butterfly. She wanted to catch it, but her arms were too weak. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was her friend Timmy. "Hi Lily, what are you doing?" he asked. "I want to catch the butterfly, but I'm too weak," Lily replied. "Don't worry, I'll help you," Timmy said. + +Together, they chased the butterfly around the park. Lily's mind was focused on catching the butterfly, but it was too fast. Finally, they gave up and sat down on the grass. "It's okay, we'll catch it next time," Timmy said. Lily smiled and nodded her head, her eyes still wide with excitement. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his rope. He would take it everywhere he went. One day, Tim saw his friend, Jack, playing with a toy car. Tim wanted to play too, but Jack said, "Your rope doesn't fit in our game." + +Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. He wanted to play with his friend, but he loved his rope too much. So, Tim decided to take his rope and play by himself. He made a swing with his rope and had fun for a while. + +But then, the rope broke and Tim fell down. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. Tim learned that sometimes it's important to listen to others and not take risks that could hurt us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink cocoa with her mom every night before bed. One day, her mom said they were going to make a special cocoa with extra fat. Lily didn't know what that meant, but she was excited to help. + +They went to the store to buy the ingredients. They got cocoa powder, milk, and a big jug of heavy cream. Lily helped her mom measure everything out and mix it together. They poured the cocoa into mugs and Lily noticed that it looked different than usual. It was thicker and creamier. + +Lily took a sip and smiled. It was the best cocoa she had ever tasted! She asked her mom why it was so special and her mom explained that the extra fat made it richer and more delicious. From that day on, Lily always asked for extra fat in her cocoa. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate basket that she loved to carry around. One day, she went for a walk in the woods and found a cozy spot to rest. She put her basket down beside her and took a nap. When she woke up, she saw that a few of the delicate flowers in her basket had fallen out. She carefully picked them up and put them back in the basket before continuing on her walk. From then on, she made sure to always keep a close eye on her delicate basket. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Brownie. Brownie lived in a forest with his friends, the birds and the rabbits. One day, Brownie was feeling angry because he couldn't find his favorite honey pot. He looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, Brownie saw a symbol on a tree. It was a picture of a honey pot! Brownie knew it was a sign that someone had taken his honey pot. He followed the symbols and they led him to a clearing where he saw a group of mischievous raccoons. They had taken his honey pot and were displaying it for everyone to see. + +Brownie roared loudly and scared the raccoons away. He took his honey pot back and shared it with his friends. From that day on, Brownie knew that symbols can help you find things and that sometimes it's okay to be angry when someone takes something that belongs to you. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a small house. She was very nice and kind. One day, a little girl came to her house to say hello. The old lady was very happy and said "welcome" to the little girl. + +The little girl saw an avocado on the table and asked the old lady what it was. The old lady told her it was an avocado and that it was very tasty. The little girl tried it and liked it very much. + +The old lady was very elderly and needed help with some things. The little girl was happy to help her and they became good friends. The little girl would come to the old lady's house every day to help her and they would eat avocados together. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He lived in a big house with his family. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. While they were there, they saw an alligator in the pond! Timmy was scared, but his mom told him it was just an ordinary alligator and it wouldn't hurt him. + +Timmy watched the alligator swim for a while, and then he threw a ball into the pond. The alligator swam over to get the ball, and Timmy laughed. He thought the alligator was funny. His mom told him that even though the alligator was funny, it was still important to be careful around wild animals. + +After a while, Timmy and his mom had to leave the park. As they were walking away, Timmy turned to wave goodbye to the alligator. He said, "Goodbye, alligator! I accept that you're just an ordinary animal." And with that, they went home. +Once upon a time, there was a frog. He was very famous because he could jump very high. One day, he forgot to jump high and his friends had to remind him. They said, "Famous frog, don't forget to jump high!" The frog smiled and said, "Thank you for reminding me." Then, he jumped higher than ever before and all his friends cheered. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the stars in the sky at night. One night, she saw a bright light in the sky that she had never seen before. She asked her mommy what it was. + +"It's a planet," her mommy said. "It's called Mars." + +Lily was amazed. "Can we go there?" she asked. + +Her mommy laughed. "No, silly. It's too far away. We can't go there." + +Lily didn't understand why they couldn't go to Mars. She was ignorant about space travel. She asked her mommy many questions, but her mommy didn't know all the answers. Finally, her mommy said, "Let's go ask Daddy. He's an astronaut. He knows a lot about space." + +So they went to ask Daddy. He explained to Lily that it was very difficult and expensive to go to Mars. He said that they would need a special spaceship to go there. Lily listened carefully and was excited to hear about all the things they would need to travel to Mars. + +But then, Daddy said, "But we can't go to Mars right now. Maybe someday, but not right now." + +Lily was sad. She really wanted to go to Mars. She didn't like hearing that they couldn't go there. But then, Daddy said, "But we can still explore and learn about Mars from here on Earth. We can look at pictures and learn about the planet." + +Lily was happy again. She loved learning new things. She couldn't wait to hear more about Mars and all the other planets in our solar system. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to swim in the pool, but she didn't know how to swim very well. One day, Lily went to the pool with her mommy and daddy. She jumped in the pool without her floaties and started to sink. She tried to swim, but she couldn't. + +Suddenly, a kind lifeguard saw Lily and jumped in the pool to save her. He got her out of the pool and wrapped a towel around her to keep her warm. Lily's mommy and daddy were very grateful and thanked the lifeguard. + +The lifeguard replied, "I'm just doing my job. I'm happy I could help." Lily's mommy and daddy were so happy that they asked the lifeguard to come over for dinner. But the lifeguard couldn't come because he had to go to work. + +Lily and her family went home, but they heard some bad news the next day. The lifeguard had drowned while saving someone else's life. Lily and her family were very sad and wished they could have been more compassionate towards the lifeguard. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide river. A little boy wanted to cross it, but he didn't know how. He found a long rope and tried to throw it across the river, but it didn't work. + +Then, a friendly man came to help. He tied one end of the rope to a tree and threw the other end across the river. The little boy was scared, but the man said, "Hold on tight to the rope and you'll be safe." + +The little boy did as he was told and slowly crossed the river. When he got to the other side, he was so happy! He thanked the man and went on his way, feeling proud of himself for crossing the big, wide river. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play outside and explore. One day, Mittens found a mitten on the ground. It was very cold outside, so Mittens decided to wear the mitten on her paw. + +As she was walking, Mittens saw a little girl who was lost. The girl was crying and didn't know how to get home. Mittens knew the way and decided to lead the girl home. The girl was very happy and hugged Mittens. + +From that day on, Mittens and the little girl were best friends. They would play together and go on adventures. Mittens would always wear her furry mitten to keep her paw warm. They were always happy and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food like pizza and ice cream. One day, Lily went to a party and saw a big cake on the table. She wanted to eat it, but she was too shy to ask for a piece. + +Lily watched as everyone else ate the cake and had fun. She started to question herself, wondering if she should have asked for some too. But she was too shy to speak up. + +Finally, the party was over and Lily went home without any cake. She felt sad and hungry. The next day, her mom asked her why she didn't eat any cake at the party. Lily felt embarrassed and shy, but she finally answered her mom's question. From then on, Lily learned to be brave and ask for what she wanted, especially when it came to yummy food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted a note from her mom so she could show it to her friends at school. "Mommy, I want a note please," Lily said. "Of course, sweetie," her mom replied. She wrote a note that said "Lily is a kind girl." + +Lily was happy and ran to school with the note in her pocket. But when she got to school, one of her friends was being harsh to her. "I don't want to be your friend anymore," her friend said. Lily felt sad and took out the note from her pocket. "See, my mommy thinks I'm a kind girl," she said. Her friend read the note and smiled. "You are a kind girl," she said. From that day on, they were friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but sometimes it would rain. When it rained, Lily would have to stay inside. She didn't like it when it rained because she couldn't play with her friends. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a dependable umbrella. Now, when it rained, Lily could go outside and play with her umbrella. She loved the sound of the rain hitting the umbrella and she loved the way it kept her dry. + +Lily learned that even though it might rain, she could still have fun if she had her dependable umbrella. And if she ever had to stay inside again, she knew that the rain would eventually stop and she could go back outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy. The puppy loved to play with his toys and cuddle in his owner's armchair. One day, the puppy heard a loud noise and saw his owner rush out the door. The puppy didn't know where his owner went, so he waited patiently in the armchair. Soon, the owner rushed back inside and the puppy was so happy to see him! They cuddled in the armchair together and the puppy felt safe and loved. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park and playing on the swings. He always had so much fun swinging back and forth. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a trip. Timmy was so excited! He packed his favorite toys and couldn't wait to see where they were going. + +On the way to their destination, Timmy's mom told him they were going to a big amusement park. Timmy had never been to an amusement park before, but he knew he was going to enjoy it. + +When they arrived, Timmy saw all the fun rides and games. He couldn't wait to try them all! Timmy and his mom had a great time at the amusement park, and Timmy knew he would always remember the way he felt that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, Lily's friend came over to play with her. + +"Hi Lily, can I play with your dolls?" her friend asked. + +Lily nodded and handed her friend a doll. But then her friend accidentally broke the doll's arm. Lily was upset and started to cry. + +"It's not fair! That was my favorite doll," Lily said. + +Her friend felt bad and tried to apologize. "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break it. Can we fix it together?" + +Lily stopped crying and thought for a moment. She then yawned and said, "Okay, let's try to fix it. I don't want to lose my favorite figure." + +Together, they fixed the doll's arm and continued to play happily. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He was very sleepy. He wanted to take a nap. So, he went to his room and lay down on his bed. + +But then, his daughter came to his room. She asked, "Daddy, why are you sleeping?" The king answered, "I am very sleepy, my dear." + +The daughter said, "Oh, I see. Can I sleep with you?" The king replied, "Of course, my little princess." And so, they both slept peacefully together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Tom. Tom had a car that was very old and sometimes it didn't work. One day, Tom needed to go to the store to buy some food, but his car wouldn't start. Tom was sad because he didn't have any money to buy a new car. + +Tom decided to walk to the store instead. He was in a hurry because he didn't want the store to close before he got there. Luckily, Tom had a reliable friend named Bob who offered to give him a ride. Bob had a new car that worked perfectly. Tom was happy that he had a friend who was so reliable. They drove to the store together and Tom was able to buy his food. From that day on, Tom was grateful for his reliable friend and promised to save his money to buy a new car someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he always wanted more. One day, he decided to make a new toy all by himself. He went to the kitchen and found a glass jar. + +Timmy knew that glass was tough and could break easily, so he was very careful. He put some colorful beads inside the jar and closed the lid. He shook the jar and watched as the beads bounced around inside. + +Timmy was very proud of his new toy. He showed it to his mom and dad, and they were amazed at how he had made it all by himself. Timmy learned that he could make anything he wanted if he tried hard enough. And from that day on, he was always looking for new things to make. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a toy telephone to play with. Lily loved the telephone and pretended to call all her friends. + +Suddenly, the telephone rang! Lily was surprised and picked it up. A gentle voice on the other end said, "Hello, may I question you?" + +Lily was confused but said, "Okay." The gentle voice asked, "Do you like to play with your toy telephone?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I love it!" The gentle voice replied, "That's great! Have fun playing." And with that, the phone call ended. From that day on, Lily played with her toy telephone even more, hoping to get another call from the gentle voice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the restaurant with her family. When they got to the restaurant, the waiter gave them a menu. Lily looked at the menu and saw lots of yummy food. + +Her mommy asked her what she wanted to eat, but Lily couldn't remember. Her daddy reminded her that she liked chicken nuggets. Lily smiled and said, "Yes, chicken nuggets, please!" + +After they ordered, Lily started to draw on her placemat with a black crayon. She drew a picture of her family and their food. When their food came, Lily was so happy to eat her chicken nuggets. It was a fun day at the restaurant with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite hat that he wore everywhere he went. One day, Timmy was playing outside when he tripped and fell. He was very clumsy and bumped his head. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw that he was crying. She asked him what was wrong and Timmy said, "I worry about my hat. It might be broken." His mom looked at the hat and saw that it was a little squished, but it was still okay. + +Timmy smiled and put his hat back on. He was happy that his hat was okay and he didn't have to worry anymore. From that day on, Timmy was more careful when he played outside so he wouldn't fall and hurt himself or his hat. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow jeep. It was very shiny and new. One day, a little girl was playing and accidentally bumped into the jeep with her toy car. The little girl felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, jeep." + +The jeep didn't mind and just kept shining in the sun. The little girl looked at the jeep and thought it was the prettiest thing she had ever seen. She decided to sit in the jeep and pretend she was driving. + +As she sat in the jeep, she felt happy and safe. The jeep was like a big, shiny friend. From that day on, the little girl would visit the jeep and say sorry for bumping into it. And the jeep would just shine and make her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they heard a loud whistle. It was coming from the nearby forest. + +Lily and her friends went to investigate. They found a little bird with a broken wing. The bird was very weak and couldn't fly. Lily's friend said, "We need to save the bird! Who is strong enough to carry it?" + +Lily said, "I am strong! I will carry the bird." So, Lily picked up the bird and brought it to her house. She took care of the bird and gave it food and water. After a few days, the bird's wing was healed and it was able to fly again. + +The bird was so happy and it whistled a beautiful song to thank Lily. From that day on, Lily and the bird became best friends and they would always play together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the sand at the beach. He was very adventurous and liked to explore all the different parts of the beach. + +One day, Timmy saw a big pile of sand and decided to climb to the top. When he got to the top, he felt like he was on top of the world! He could see everything around him, and it made him feel very happy. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a noise behind him. He turned around and saw a bunny rabbit springing towards him. Timmy was a little scared at first, but then he realized that the bunny just wanted to play. They played together in the sand for a long time, and Timmy had a really great day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a big castle. She loved to play with her toy wheel all day. One day, a prince came to visit and they became friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. + +One day, the prince asked the princess if she wanted to marry him. The princess was very happy and said yes. They had a big party and everyone came to celebrate. + +But then, a rude dragon came and tried to ruin the party. The prince and princess were scared, but they worked together and used the wheel to defeat the dragon. Everyone cheered and the prince and princess lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the sunshine. The sun was shining so bright, it made everything look pretty. + +Lily saw her friend, Timmy, and they started to talk. "Look at the sky, it's so blue," said Timmy. "Yes, and the sun is so incredible," replied Lily. + +Suddenly, they saw a spaceship landing on the earth. A little green alien came out and said, "Hello, I come in peace." Lily and Timmy were amazed and asked, "Can we come with you to see your planet?" The alien said, "Sure, hop on board!" + +They flew through space and saw stars shining bright. When they arrived at the alien's planet, they saw incredible things they had never seen before. It was a great adventure, and they were happy to be back on earth with a story to tell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a big igloo and wanted to go inside. She knocked on the door and a kind man named Jack answered. + +"Hello, can I come in and play?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, come on in! I can serve you some hot cocoa," said Jack. + +Lily went inside and sat down. The igloo was very calm and peaceful. She drank her hot cocoa and played with some toys. When it was time to leave, Lily said, "Thank you for letting me play in your igloo. It was so much fun!" + +"You're welcome, come back anytime," said Jack with a smile. + +Lily left the igloo and went back outside to play in the snow. She was happy and warm from the hot cocoa. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house near the beach with her mommy and daddy. One day, her mommy said they were going to visit her grandma who lived in a faraway place. Lily was excited to see her grandma again. + +When they arrived, Lily saw that her grandma's house was very big and beautiful. They had a fun time playing together and eating yummy food. The next day, Lily and her grandma went to the beach to surf. Lily had never surfed before, but her grandma showed her how to do it. They had so much fun riding the waves. + +As they were leaving, Lily's mommy gave some money to a poor man on the street. Lily didn't understand why he looked sad, but her mommy explained that sometimes people don't have enough money to buy food or a home. Lily felt sad too, but she was happy that they could help the poor man. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Bun-Bun. One day, Bun-Bun went outside to play with his friend, a little bird named Tweet-Tweet. They loved to play together in the sunshine, but today it was raining. + +Bun-Bun said, "Oh no! It's raining! What should we do?" + +Tweet-Tweet said, "Let's go inside and check the mail. Maybe there's a letter for us!" + +So, they went inside and found a letter from their other friend, a squirrel named Nut-Nut. The letter said that Nut-Nut was coming over to play and would be there soon. + +Bun-Bun and Tweet-Tweet were so happy to hear this news that they forgot all about the rain. They decided to have a tea party while they waited for Nut-Nut to arrive. + +And when Nut-Nut finally arrived, they all had a wonderful time playing together inside, safe and warm from the rain. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to her grandpa's farm to see the big fields of corn. She wanted to roll in the corn, but her grandpa said no because it was dangerous. + +Lily didn't listen and started to roll in the corn anyway. Suddenly, she got dizzy and fell down. Her grandpa came running to help her up, but she was crying because she hurt her knee. + +Her grandpa told her that she shouldn't have rolled in the corn because it was too dangerous. Lily learned her lesson and promised to always listen to her grandpa from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Jack. He had a big ship and a patch on his eye. He loved to sail and find treasures. One day, he met a deaf parrot named Polly. Polly could not hear anything, but she loved to fly and sit on Jack's shoulder. + +Jack and Polly sailed to an island to find the biggest treasure of all. When they got there, they saw a big sign that said "Beware of the giant crab!" Jack laughed and said, "I'm not scared of a silly crab!" + +But Polly insisted that they should be careful. She flew around and saw the giant crab hiding in a cave. Jack was surprised and thanked Polly for warning him. Together, they found the treasure and sailed away happily. From that day on, Jack always listened to Polly and never underestimated her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice teddy bear named Teddy. Every night, before she went to bed, her mommy would set the alarm clock for the morning. + +One night, Lily asked her mommy what the alarm was for. Her mommy explained that it was to wake them up in the morning. Lily thought that was a good idea. + +The next morning, the alarm went off and Lily woke up feeling happy. She hugged her nice teddy bear and got out of bed. It was a beautiful day outside and Lily was excited to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music on her gray headphones. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! She wanted to pack her favorite toys and clothes. She put her toys in her backpack and her clothes in her suitcase. Then, Lily remembered her gray headphones. She packed them carefully in her bag so she could listen to music on the way to the beach. Lily had so much fun playing in the sand and listening to music with her gray headphones. She was happy she remembered to pack them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a pretty flower and picked it up. + +Lily saw her mom and said, "Mommy, can we wrap this flower in paper?" + +"Sure, Lily," said her mom. "We can use this light pink paper to wrap it up." + +Lily was happy and said, "I will use my brush to paint the paper. It will look so pretty!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's go inside and get started!" And they went inside to wrap the flower in the light pink paper that Lily had painted with her brush. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play, but he didn't always have enough energy to do it. His mommy told him that exercise was important to help him feel strong and happy. + +So Timmy started to go outside and play more. He ran and jumped and played with his friends. At first, it was hard, but he kept trying. Soon, he could manage to run faster and play longer. + +Timmy was so happy that he could exercise more and have more fun. He knew it was important to keep playing and having fun every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he had a problem. His toys were always on the floor, and his mom would get mad. Timmy decided to push his toys under the bookcase so his mom couldn't see them. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to get a book from the bookcase. But when Timmy went to get the book, he couldn't find it. His mom got angry and said, "Timmy, where is the book?" Timmy felt sad because he knew he had pushed his toys under the bookcase and the book was hidden. + +Timmy realized that pushing his toys under the bookcase wasn't a successful way to keep his room clean. He learned that it's better to pick up his toys and put them away properly. From that day on, Timmy always put his toys away and his mom was happy. The moral of the story is that it's always better to do things the right way, even if it's harder at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy had a long, fluffy tail and loved to bounce around in the green grass. One day, the wind blew so hard that it made Floppy's ears flap in the air. Floppy hopped and bounced with joy, feeling the wind on his face. + +As Floppy hopped along, he saw a big, red ball. He bounced over to it and started to play. He bounced the ball up high into the air, feeling so happy. Suddenly, the wind blew again and carried the ball away. Floppy chased the ball, bouncing after it as fast as he could. + +Finally, Floppy caught the ball and hugged it tight. He felt the wind blowing through his fur and knew it was time to go home. He hopped and bounced all the way back to his burrow, feeling tired but happy. As he fell asleep, he dreamed of all the adventures he would have tomorrow, bouncing and playing in the wind once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play with her toys and run around in the yard. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help tidy up her room. Lily picked up her toys and put them away in their toy box. Her mommy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are such a good helper." + +Later that day, Lily's grandparents came to visit. They brought a fishing rod with them and asked if Lily wanted to go fishing with them. Lily was very excited and said, "Yes, please!" She welcomed her grandparents and they all went to the lake to catch some fish. It was a fun day for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard, but her parents always told her to be careful and keep the gate locked with a key. + +One day, Lily forgot to lock the gate and a bad man came into her yard. He was not peaceful like the birds and flowers. He scared Lily and took things that were not his. + +Lily's parents were sad and angry, but they encouraged her to be brave and tell them what happened. The bad man was caught, but Lily had learned an important lesson. She always remembered to lock the gate with the key and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world. One day, she found a map on the ground. It was a big piece of paper with lots of lines and pictures on it. + +Lily looked at the map and saw that it showed all the places she could go. She decided to follow the map and see where it would take her. She walked and walked until she came to a big house. + +The house was very fancy and looked very rich. Lily knocked on the door and a nice lady answered. The lady asked Lily what her name was and where she came from. Lily showed the lady the map and pointed to the house. The lady smiled and invited Lily inside for some cookies. It was a very happy day for Lily, and she was excited to go on more adventures with her map. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear who loved to eat butter. He would lick it off his paws and smack his lips. One day, he went outside and saw the ground was icy. He slipped and fell on his bottom. + +The bear got up and decided to discuss the slippery ground with his animal friends. He asked the rabbit, the squirrel, and the bird if they had any ideas on how to make the ground less icy. They all thought and thought, but no one had a good answer. + +The next day, the bear woke up and saw that the ground was covered in soft, fluffy snow. He remembered how his friends couldn't think of a solution, but now the problem was solved! He ran outside and rolled around in the snow, feeling happy and grateful for the change in weather. From then on, he enjoyed his butter without worrying about slipping on the icy ground. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw circles with her crayons. One day, Lily went to a party with her mommy and daddy. There were lots of other kids at the party, and they were all playing together. + +Lily wanted to join in, but she didn't know how to behave. She watched the other kids for a while and saw that they were sharing their toys and being nice to each other. Lily decided to be helpful and share her crayons with the other kids. + +Soon, Lily was having so much fun with her new friends. They played games and sang songs together. At the end of the party, Lily's mommy and daddy were very proud of her for being so helpful and making new friends. When they got home, Lily drew a big circle on her paper and smiled, knowing that she had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and explore. One day, he was hopping down the road when he saw his friend, a little bird named Bella. + +"Hi Bella!" Benny said. + +"Hi Benny!" Bella chirped. + +Benny noticed that Bella's feathers were ruffled from the wind. "Let me help you," he said. Benny zipped over to Bella and smoothed down her feathers with his paw. + +"Thank you, Benny," Bella said. "You're such a good friend." + +Benny smiled and they continued down the road together, hopping and flying side by side. They had so much fun exploring and playing together. From that day on, Benny and Bella were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat nuts. One day, he found a big, tasty nut that he wanted to eat. But just as he was about to take a bite, he sneezed! + +"Ah-choo!" Sammy sneezed. His friend, a rabbit named Rosie, heard him and came over to see what was wrong. + +"What happened, Sammy?" Rosie asked. + +"I sneezed and dropped my nut," Sammy replied sadly. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you find another one," Rosie said kindly. + +So, they searched together and found an even bigger and tastier nut for Sammy to eat. Sammy was so happy and grateful to have such a good friend like Rosie. They shared the nut and had a tasty snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, her mom told her they were going to the beach. Lily was very excited because she had never been to the beach before. + +When they arrived, Lily's mom told her to be careful because the sand can be rough. Lily didn't understand what her mom meant until she tried to touch the sand and it felt scratchy on her skin. + +Later that day, Lily's mom allowed her to go into the water. Lily was so happy, she splashed around and had so much fun. But, when she came out of the water, she noticed her skin was red and sore. Her mom had told her to put on sunscreen, but she forgot. Now, Lily knew why her mom had warned her about the rough sand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance on the stage. One day, she was getting ready for her big show when her friend, Timmy, came to visit. + +"Hi Lily! What are you doing?" Timmy asked. + +"I'm getting ready for my show. I'm going to sing and dance on the stage!" Lily replied. + +"That sounds fun! Can I come watch?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course! But you have to protect me from the stupid dragon that lives under the stage," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, I'll protect you!" Timmy promised. + +So, Lily sang and danced on the stage while Timmy watched and protected her from the stupid dragon. They had so much fun and everyone loved Lily's show. From that day on, Lily knew she could always count on Timmy to protect her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who loved to play together. They played hide-and-seek, tag, and many other games. One day, they decided to play a game of catch. The team was having so much fun tossing the ball back and forth. + +Suddenly, the ball slipped from the paws of the monkey and fell into a deep hole. The team tried to get the ball out, but it was too far down. They were sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, the rabbit had an idea. He remembered seeing a big stick nearby that they could use to reach the ball. The team quickly went to get the stick and were able to rescue the ball. They were so happy and proud of themselves for working together to solve the problem. + +But the monkey felt guilty for letting the ball fall into the hole. The team quickly reassured him that it wasn't his fault and they were just happy to have their ball back. From then on, they made sure to be more careful when playing with their beloved ball. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends. One day, Timmy played a game and he won! He was so glad that he jumped up and down with joy. + +After playing, Timmy's mom cooked him a yummy steak for dinner. Timmy loved steak, it was his favorite food. He ate it all up and felt very full. + +That night, Timmy went to bed with a happy heart. He was glad he won the game and had a delicious steak for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, it rained a lot and her rug got wet. She was sad because she couldn't play on her rug anymore. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. "My rug is wet, and I can't play on it anymore," Lily said. "Don't worry, I will supply you with a new rug," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily was happy again and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You are the best!" She hugged her mom and they went to the store to pick out a new rug. They found a beautiful pink rug that Lily loved. Now, she could play outside again and her new rug stayed dry. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny was very fast and loved to hop around. One day, the bunny saw some broccoli in the garden. The bunny didn't like broccoli but decided to try it. The bunny took a bite and didn't like it at all. Suddenly, a bird flew down and tried to strike the bunny. The bunny hopped away as fast as it could and never tried broccoli again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a red pistol. It was so shiny and pretty. A boy named Timmy found it in the grass. He picked it up and said, "Wow, this is cool!" + +Timmy's mom saw him with the pistol and said, "Timmy, where did you get that? It's not a toy. It could hurt someone." + +Timmy said, "I don't know. I just found it." + +His mom said, "We need to give it to the police. They can restore it to its owner." + +Timmy didn't want to give it away, but he knew it was the right thing to do. So, they went to the police station and gave them the red pistol. The police thanked Timmy and his mom for being responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was sick and had to go to the doctor. At the doctor's office, Timmy saw a big jar of colorful pills. He wanted to poke them, but his mom said no. + +Timmy was a patient boy and waited for his turn to see the doctor. When it was finally his turn, the doctor gave him a pill to take. Timmy didn't like the taste of the pill, but he took it anyway. + +Later that day, Timmy's tummy started to hurt. His mom called the doctor, but it was too late. Timmy had a bad reaction to the pill and had to go back to the hospital. Timmy was very sad and scared. + +The doctor tried to help Timmy, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. His mom was very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the festival with her family. The festival had games, rides, and lots of yummy food. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the festival. Lily was so excited to ride the merry-go-round. But when they got there, the ride was shut. Lily was sad and started to cry. + +Her mom said, "Don't cry, Lily. Let's go play some games." They played a game where you throw a ball at some cans. Lily won a prize! But when they went to get some cotton candy, Lily accidentally spilled it all over herself. She was so messy! + +Her dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll go home and clean you up." On the way home, Lily said, "I had fun at the festival, even though the merry-go-round was shut and I got messy." Her family smiled and said, "We had fun too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys and listen to the birds singing. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw a lady sitting on a bench. The lady looked very sad and thoughtful. + +Lily felt sorry for the lady, so she went to her and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. Are you okay?" The lady smiled at Lily and said, "Yes, thank you for asking. I'm just feeling a bit down today." + +Lily listened to the lady's story and gave her a hug. She then went back home and got her favorite teddy bear. She ran back to the park and gave the teddy bear to the lady. The lady's face lit up with joy, and she thanked Lily for being so thoughtful. + +From that day on, Lily and the lady became good friends. They would often sit on the bench together, listen to the birds singing, and talk about their day. Lily learned that sometimes all it takes is a little kindness to make someone's day better. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bird. She had a long neck and loved to fly. One day, she met another bird who also had a long neck. They started to quarrel about who had the longest neck. + +The pink bird flew up high, showing off her neck. The other bird flew up too, showing off his neck. They both looked very silly. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a little girl who had dropped her toy. The birds stopped quarreling and flew down to help the girl find her toy. They all became friends and flew away together, happy and chirping. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly, especially the good kind that her mom made. One day, Lily received a big jar of jelly from her grandma. She was so happy and couldn't wait to eat it all. + +But then, Lily got sick. She didn't feel good and had to stay in bed. Her mom tried to give her some of the jelly to make her feel better, but Lily didn't want any. She didn't want to eat anything at all. + +Days went by and Lily still didn't feel good. Her mom took her to the doctor and they found out that the jelly had gone bad. Lily had eaten too much of it and it made her sick. From then on, Lily learned to only eat a little bit of the good jelly at a time. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird had a big egg. The egg was very unusual. It was not like the other eggs. The bird wanted to show the egg to all of its friends. So, the bird took the egg and flew up into the sky. The bird started to soar higher and higher. The egg was safe in the bird's nest. The bird was happy to show its unusual egg to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Thumper. Thumper loved to play in the meadow and hop around all day. One day, Thumper saw a shiny thread on the ground. He picked it up and started to play with it. + +Thumper loved the thread so much that he didn't want to let it go. He played with it all day and all night. Thumper didn't eat or sleep because he was too busy playing with the thread. + +After a few days, Thumper started to feel sick. He had gained nothing by playing with the thread all the time. He had lost his health and happiness. The moral of the story is that sometimes we can get carried away with things that seem fun, but it's important to take care of ourselves and not let them consume us. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little pig named Pinky. Pinky loved to go to the market with his mommy. They would buy lots of yummy fruits and vegetables. Pinky knew all the best places to find the juiciest apples and the sweetest carrots. + +One day, Pinky met a sneaky fox at the market. The fox said, "Hello, Pinky! Do you want to come play with me in the forest?" Pinky replied, "No thank you, Mr. Fox. I know you are not a good friend." The fox was angry and said, "You are very clever, Pinky. But I will get you one day!" + +As Pinky and his mommy were walking home from the market, the sneaky fox jumped out from behind a tree. He tried to catch Pinky, but Pinky was too fast for him. Sadly, Pinky's mommy was not as quick and the fox caught her instead. Pinky was very sad and cried, "I knew the fox was bad, but I didn't know he would hurt my mommy." From that day on, Pinky was extra careful when he went to the market. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to hug his friends. One day, Teddy went to the forest to visit his friend, Bunny. Bunny was sad because he lost his favorite club. Teddy hugged Bunny tight and said, "Don't worry, Bunny. We'll find your club." They searched and searched until they found Bunny's club under a big tree. Bunny was so happy that he hugged Teddy tight and said, "Thank you, Teddy, you're the best friend ever!" Teddy smiled and hugged Bunny again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Timmy went outside to play but forgot his raincoat. + +As he was playing, he slipped and fell into a big puddle. His clothes got all wet and he was sad. + +His mom saw him and said, "Timmy, you forgot your raincoat. Now your clothes are all wet." + +Timmy replied, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wrecked my clothes." + +His mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's go inside and get you changed into some dry clothes." + +Timmy was happy that his mom wasn't mad at him for forgetting his raincoat and wrecking his clothes. He knew he would remember to wear his raincoat next time he played outside in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big black bird called a raven. The raven had shiny feathers and a sharp beak. Lily was scared of the raven, but her mom told her that the raven was friendly and liked to eat bugs. + +Lily's mom had to leave to go to work, so Lily went to the park by herself. She saw the raven again and tried to say hello, but the raven flew away. Lily was sad and lonely. She sat on a bench and imagined that the raven was her friend. + +Suddenly, a boy came and sat next to her. He had a toy truck that he was playing with. Lily wanted to play with the truck, but the boy said no. Lily felt sad and empty inside. She asked the boy if he wanted to be her friend, but he said no again. + +Lily sat on the bench for a while, feeling sad. Then, she saw the raven again. She imagined that the raven was her friend and they played together. She felt happy again and forgot about the boy and his truck. From that day on, Lily always looked for the raven when she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a happy elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play her trumpet and make loud noises. One day, Ellie's friends asked her to join them for a parade. Ellie was anxious because she had never been in a parade before. + +Ellie's friends told her not to worry and helped her load her trumpet onto a big truck. They all got into the truck and drove to the parade. When they arrived, Ellie saw lots of people and animals. She felt a little nervous, but she played her trumpet loudly and everyone cheered. + +After the parade, Ellie felt proud of herself for being brave. Her friends told her she did a great job and they all went to get some ice cream. Ellie knew she would always remember her first parade and how much fun it was to play her trumpet for everyone to hear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts, but they were very delicate and could break easily. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big bag of peanuts for her to eat. Lily was so happy, but she didn't know how to organize them. + +So, she decided to sort them by size. She put the big peanuts in one pile and the small peanuts in another pile. Then, she took the broken peanuts and put them in a separate pile. She was very careful not to break any more peanuts. + +Lily was proud of herself for organizing the peanuts. She ate some of the big peanuts and shared the small ones with her little brother. They both loved eating peanuts and were happy to have them sorted so nicely. From that day on, Lily always organized her peanuts before eating them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and he was very gifted at it. One day, he wanted to show his drawings to his friend, Lucy. So, he went to her house in a big van. + +When he got there, Lucy was playing with her toys. Timmy said, "Lucy, I drew this for you." He signed his name on the bottom of the paper. Lucy looked at the drawing and said, "Wow, Timmy! You are so talented!" + +Timmy felt happy that Lucy liked his drawing. He said, "I want to give you this as a gift." Lucy smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are a good friend." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share your gifts with others and to be a good friend. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. They had a fun time playing on the swings and the slide, but soon it was time to go home. + +As they walked back, Timmy saw a big, heavy mill. He asked his mom what it was, and she explained that it was a place where they made flour from grains. + +Timmy was fascinated and wanted to go inside, but his mom said it was closed. Timmy was sad and started to cry. His mom tried to comfort him, saying they could come back another day, but Timmy didn't want to wait. + +Suddenly, he remembered that his grandpa had a mill in his backyard. He asked his mom if they could go there instead, and she agreed. Timmy was happy again and they went to his grandpa's house to see the mill. They had a great time and Timmy even got to help his grandpa make some flour. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Timmy. Timmy had a crib where he slept every night. One day, Timmy's big sister, Lily, came to his room and wanted to play with his toys. Timmy didn't want to share his toys, so he started to cry. + +Lily got angry and pointed at Timmy. She took his favorite toy and threw it across the room. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. He tried to get out of his crib, but he couldn't. + +Suddenly, the light bulb in the room exploded and everything went dark. Timmy was scared and cried even more. His parents came running to the room, but they couldn't see anything. They tripped over the toys on the floor and fell. It was a brilliant mess. + +In the end, Timmy's parents had to take them all to the hospital because they got hurt. Timmy learned that it's important to share and not to fight with his sister. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's uncle came to visit. He was very enthusiastic about playing with Lily and her toys. They played together for hours and had so much fun. + +But then, Lily's uncle started to feel tired. He wanted to quit playing and take a nap. Lily didn't want him to go, but she understood that he needed to rest. So, she said goodbye to her uncle and went to play with her toys by herself. + +Even though Lily was sad that her uncle left, she was happy that they had such a fun time together. She couldn't wait for him to come back and play with her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump up and down on her bed. One day, she saw a bucket in her room. It was big and blue. She thought it looked like fun to jump into the bucket. + +Lily climbed up on her bed and jumped as high as she could. She landed right in the bucket! It was very comfortable, like a soft pillow. She stayed in the bucket for a while, jumping up and down and giggling. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom walked in and saw her in the bucket. She was surprised but happy that Lily was having fun. From then on, Lily would always jump into the bucket whenever she wanted to feel comfortable and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor who loved to sail on his boat. He was very healthy and strong. He would sail for days and days without getting tired. + +One day, a big storm came and the sailor tried to resist it. But the storm was too strong and it broke the sailor's boat. The sailor tried to swim to the shore, but the waves were too high. + +Sadly, the sailor couldn't make it to the shore and he drowned in the stormy sea. The other sailors searched for him, but they couldn't find him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very sick and needed to take a pill to feel better. The pill was pink and looked like candy, but Lily knew it wasn't. + +Lily's mommy told her to open her mouth wide so she could get the pill inside. Lily didn't like the taste of the pill, but she knew it would help her feel better. + +After taking the pill, Lily started to feel sleepy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. When she woke up, she felt much better and was happy she took the pink pill. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Bob. Bob was very hungry and he ate a lot of leaves. One day, Bob saw a butterfly flying high in the sky. Bob was envious of the butterfly because he wanted to fly too. + +Bob sighed and wished he could be like the butterfly. Suddenly, a wise old owl appeared and asked Bob why he was sad. Bob told the owl that he wanted to fly like the butterfly. + +The owl smiled and said, "Don't worry, Bob. One day you will become a butterfly too and you will be able to fly." Bob was happy to hear this and continued to eat his leaves, patiently waiting for the day he could spread his wings and fly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a tiny inchworm on a beautiful flower. + +Lily picked up the inchworm and said, "Hello little friend, what are you doing here?" The inchworm replied, "I'm trying to make my way to the other side of the flower." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I can help you with that!" She gently placed the inchworm on the stem of the flower and watched as it slowly made its way to the other side. + +The inchworm was so grateful and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so kind and beautiful." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, little friend. I'm happy to help." And from that day on, Lily and the inchworm were the best of friends, exploring the world together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch videos on her mommy's phone. One day, Lily saw a video of a princess dancing. She admired how graceful the princess was. + +But then, Lily found out that the princess was fake. She felt sad because she thought the princess was real. But her mommy explained that sometimes things in videos are not real, they are just pretend. + +Lily learned that it's okay to admire things in videos, but it's important to know what is real and what is fake. From then on, Lily watched videos with a better understanding. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. It was very sore and he couldn't walk. + +Timmy's mommy came outside and saw him crying. She picked him up and gave him a big hug. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will heal your knee." Timmy felt better knowing his mommy would help him. + +His mommy took him inside and put a bandage on his knee. She told Timmy not to touch it because it was still sore. Timmy listened to his mommy and didn't touch it. + +The next day, Timmy woke up and his knee felt unusual. It didn't hurt anymore! He was so happy and ran outside to play again. Timmy knew his mommy's healing made his knee all better. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together and wear their hats. One day, they were getting ready to play when they saw a shiny red ball. They both wanted to play with it, but there was only one ball. + +Timmy said, "I want to play with the ball first." + +Tommy replied, "No, I want to play with it first." + +They started to quarrel and argue. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's take turns playing with the ball. First, I will play with it for five minutes, and then you can play with it for five minutes." + +Tommy thought about it and said, "Okay, that's a good idea." + +They both agreed and had fun playing with the ball together. From then on, they always shared and took turns, and they never quarreled again. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy liked to do many things, like swim and catch flies. One day, Freddy found a pond. The pond was big and had lots of lily pads. Freddy was very happy because he had never seen such a big pond before. + +But then, Freddy saw something strange. There was a big, shiny rock in the pond. Freddy thought it was very pretty, but he didn't know what it was. He asked his friend, a duck, what it was. The duck said it was an expensive diamond. Freddy didn't understand what "expensive" meant, but he knew it was something special. + +Freddy wanted to keep the diamond, but he knew it wasn't his. He decided to tell the other animals in the pond about the diamond. They were all very happy and grateful to Freddy for being honest. They decided to give Freddy a big party to say thank you. Freddy was very happy and felt proud of himself for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a big, yellow sun in the sky. The sun was very hot and made everyone feel warm. One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park. She saw a man with a shield and it surprised her. The man was playing a game with his friends and they were pretending to be knights. The shield was shiny and made a loud noise when they hit it with their swords. Lily thought it was very cool and asked if she could play too. They gave her a shield and let her join in the fun. She was very happy and had a great time playing with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a big machine. The machine was very loud and had lots of buttons. + +Timmy's dad told him that the machine could make things bigger. Timmy was so excited and asked his dad to make his toy cars bigger. His dad agreed and put the toy cars in the machine. The machine made a loud noise and smoke came out of it. + +When the smoke cleared, Timmy saw that his toy cars had indeed become bigger! He was so happy and played with them all day. But as the day went on, the cars started to grow even bigger. They grew so big that they filled up Timmy's whole room! + +Timmy didn't know what to do. His dad tried to stop the machine, but it wouldn't turn off. The cars kept getting bigger and bigger until they broke through the walls of the house. Timmy and his family had to move out and find a new place to live. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be wise and not trust machines that could increase things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary body, just like everyone else. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, and they decided to play together. + +"Hi Timmy, what are we going to do today?" asked Lily. + +"I don't know, let's play tag!" replied Timmy. + +"Okay, I'll get you!" said Lily as she chased after Timmy. + +After playing for a while, Lily and Timmy got thirsty. They went to get some water from the fountain. While they were drinking, Lily noticed something strange. + +"Timmy, look at that bird. It has a broken wing. We have to help it!" said Lily. + +"Okay, let's try to get it to the animal hospital," replied Timmy. + +Together, they carefully picked up the bird and took it to the animal hospital. The vet was able to fix the bird's wing and it flew away happily. Lily and Timmy felt proud of themselves for helping the little bird. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Johnny. They loved to play together every day. One day, they found a cool snake in the grass. They were very excited and wanted to play with it. + +But then, they started to quarrel about who should hold the snake first. Timmy said he found it, so he should hold it first. Johnny said he wanted to hold it first because he was bigger. They kept arguing and didn't realize that the snake was getting angry. + +Suddenly, the snake bit Timmy's hand and he started to cry. Johnny felt very bad and realized that quarreling was not good. He apologized to Timmy and they both decided to take care of the cool snake together. They learned that sharing and being kind to each other was more important than fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy airplane. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's toy airplane, but Timmy didn't want to share. Billy felt sad and left Timmy's house. + +Later that day, Timmy realized that he missed playing with Billy. He felt uncomfortable knowing that he had hurt his friend's feelings. Timmy decided to apologize to Billy and invite him back to play. + +When Billy came back, Timmy shared his toy airplane with him. They had so much fun together! They pretended that the airplane was a missile and hung it from the ceiling. Timmy learned that sharing is important and it's always better to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. Lily loved playing on the swings and the slide. She also loved looking at the ducks swimming in the water. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little boy crying. She went up to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" The boy replied, "I lost my toy car. It belongs to me and now I can't find it." Lily felt guilty because she had seen the toy car earlier, but she didn't know it belonged to the little boy. She said, "I saw a toy car by the slide. Is that yours?" The boy's face lit up and he exclaimed, "Yes! Thank you, Lily!" They both smiled and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Timmy went on a big adventure to find an amazing island. He packed some snacks and his favorite toy truck and set off on his journey. + +As Timmy walked through the forest, he met a friendly bird. "Hello, little bird," said Timmy. "Do you know where I can find an amazing island?" The bird replied, "Yes, I do! You must cross the big river and climb the tall mountain. Then, you will succeed in finding the amazing island." + +Timmy followed the bird's directions and finally reached the island. It was the most amazing place he had ever seen! The sand was soft, the water was clear, and there were palm trees everywhere. Timmy played on the beach with his truck and had a great time. When it was time to go home, he said goodbye to the island and promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved playing golf with his dad. They would go to the golf course every weekend and hit the ball with their clubs. Max's dad always said, "Max, if you want to be good at golf, you need to practice every day." + +One day, Max's mom said, "Max, it's time to bathe." Max didn't want to stop playing golf, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. After his bath, Max's mom gave him a sour candy. Max made a funny face and said, "Mom, this candy is sour!" + +The next weekend, Max and his dad went to the golf course again. Max was excited to show his dad how much he had practiced. But when they got there, Max realized he had forgotten his golf clubs at home. Max's dad said, "Remember what I told you, Max? If you want to be good at golf, you need to practice every day." Max felt sad that he couldn't play, but he knew his dad was right. From that day on, Max practiced every day and never forgot his clubs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very adorable teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's teddy bear fell off her chair and she started to cry. + +Her mom asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"My teddy fell off the chair," Lily said with tears in her eyes. + +"Don't worry, we can stand him back up on the chair," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily wiped away her tears and watched as her mom stood the teddy bear back up on the chair. She hugged her teddy and said, "Thank you, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends wanted to play jump rope. But they didn't have a rope to jump with. + +Lily said, "I want to play jump rope. Can we find a rope to use?" + +Her friend said, "I have a rope at my house. But it's a little spoiled. We can still use it though." + +Lily and her friends went to her friend's house and found the rope. They started jumping and having so much fun. Even though the rope was a little spoiled, they still loved playing with it. + +After playing for a while, Lily said, "This is the best day ever! Thank you for letting us use your rope." + +Her friend replied, "You're welcome. I'm glad we could all play together." + +And they continued to jump rope and play until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who loved to watch movies together. They were always excited to pick out a new movie to watch each week. One day, the family went to the store to pick out a movie, but the little girl wanted a toy instead. Her parents told her that she could only pick one thing, and she chose the toy. + +When they got home, the family started to watch the movie, but the little girl was sad because she didn't have a movie to watch. Her parents reminded her that she had chosen the toy instead, and that she needed to be happy with her choice. The little girl was upset, but her parents told her that it was important to be thankful for what she had. + +The next week, the little girl remembered what her parents had said and chose a movie instead of a toy. She was so excited to watch the movie with her family, and she felt happy because she had made a good choice. From that day on, the little girl always remembered to be thankful for what she had and to make good choices. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the clouds in the sky. One day, she saw a big, dark cloud coming towards her. + +Lily said, "That cloud looks uncomfortable. It might rain soon." + +Just then, a boy named Max came over and said, "I don't like that cloud. It looks like it will destroy everything." + +Lily said, "No, Max, it's just a cloud. Don't be scared." + +But Max was scared and ran away. Lily watched as the cloud got bigger and bigger. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the cloud exploded! + +Lily was very sad because the explosion destroyed her favorite tree. She wished Max was there to help her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy very much, especially the good kind. One day, Timmy was walking home from the store with a bag of candy in his hand. + +Suddenly, a big dog appeared out of nowhere and started chasing Timmy. Timmy was scared and dropped his bag of candy. The dog ate all the candy and ran away. + +Timmy was sad because he lost his candy. His mom saw him crying and asked what happened. Timmy told her about the dog and the candy. His mom promised to buy him more candy and they went to the store together. Timmy was happy again, knowing that he would get more good candy. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to hop and play in the green grass. One day, Bubbles heard a little bird chirping in the tree. "Hello little birdie, what are you doing?" asked Bubbles. "I am singing a song about the oasis," replied the birdie. + +"What is an oasis?" asked Bubbles. "An oasis is a beautiful place in the desert where there is water and trees," said the birdie. "Wow, that sounds amazing!" said Bubbles. "Yes, it is," said the birdie. "But it's important to remember that we must take care of our planet and not waste water, so that the oasis can continue to be a beautiful place for all animals." + +Bubbles learned an important lesson that day. She realized that it's important to take care of the environment and not waste resources. From that day forward, Bubbles made sure to conserve water and protect the environment so that all animals could enjoy beautiful places like the oasis. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Lily. Lily had a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to play with Lily and protect her. + +One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a bird in a tree. Lily wanted to touch the bird, but Max whispered to her, "No, no, don't touch the bird. It might fly away." + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards Lily and Max. Max barked and growled to protect Lily, but the big dog was too strong. Lily started to cry and the big dog ran away. + +Max was hurt and couldn't move. Lily's mommy came running and took them both to the vet. The vet said Max couldn't be fixed and Lily was sad because she lost her loyal friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose. Rose had a toy box that was enormous. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she went to play with her toys, but she couldn't open her toy box. + +She asked her mom, "Mommy, can you help me open my toy box?" Her mom tried to open the toy box, but it was locked. Rose was sad because she wanted to play with her toys. + +Suddenly, they heard a sound. It was coming from the toy box. They listened carefully, and they heard a little voice saying, "Help me, I'm stuck inside!" Rose and her mom knew they had to open the toy box to help whoever was inside. + +They found the key and unlocked the toy box. Inside, they found Rose's little brother, who had accidentally locked himself inside while playing. Rose was happy to have her toys back, and her little brother was happy to be free. They all laughed and played together, happy to be reunited. +Once upon a time, there were two little bees named Buzz and Bumble. They loved to fly around and collect nectar from flowers to bring back to their hive. One day, Buzz found a big flower with lots of nectar inside. Bumble saw it too and wanted to share it with Buzz. + +"Can we share the nectar, Buzz?" asked Bumble. + +Buzz thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, we can share it. I can take some nectar first and then you can have a turn." + +Bumble was very patient and waited for Buzz to finish. When it was her turn, she took some nectar too. They both felt happy because they shared the nectar and had enough for both of them. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to share with others. When we share, everyone can be happy and have enough for themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the river near his house. One day, Timmy saw a big crocodile in the river. The crocodile had sharp teeth and looked very scary. + +Timmy's mom told him to stay away from the crocodile because it was dangerous. But Timmy wanted to be brave and get closer to the crocodile. So, he put on his boots and walked towards the river. + +As he got closer, he felt the water getting colder and colder. Suddenly, he slipped and fell into the river! The water was icy cold and he couldn't move his arms or legs. + +Just when he thought he was going to drown, he saw the crocodile swimming towards him. Timmy was scared, but the crocodile didn't attack him. Instead, it helped him get to the shore safely. + +Timmy learned that sometimes, even scary things can help you gain something good. He gained a new friend in the crocodile and promised to never forget the lesson he learned that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very clumsy and always tripped over things. One day, while playing outside, she fell and hurt her knee. She cried and cried until her mommy came to her rescue. + +Mommy said, "Lily, we need to go home and clean your boo-boo." + +Lily replied, "But I don't want to go home. I want to stay and play." + +Mommy said, "We have to decide what's best for you. Staying here and getting hurt again or going home and getting better." + +Lily thought for a moment and decided to go home. But on the way, she tripped again and hurt herself even more. This made her realize that sometimes it's better to listen to your mommy and make the right decision. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and make smart choices. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a man walking down the street. He was acting crazy and shouting loudly. Lily's mom told her to stay away from him, but Lily wanted to follow him to see what was wrong. + +So, Lily followed the crazy man down the street. She saw him talking to himself and waving his arms around. She was scared, but she wanted to help him if she could. + +After a while, the man stopped and turned around. He saw Lily following him and smiled. He told her that he was lost and didn't know how to get home. Lily took his hand and led him back to her house. Her mom called the police and they helped the man find his way back home safely. + +From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's important to follow your heart and help others, even if it might seem scary at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom walked in and said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your room. There's too much junk on the floor." + +Lily didn't want to clean up. She said, "But Mommy, I don't want to. It's too hard to fit everything in my toy box." + +Her mom replied, "I know it's hard, but we have to keep our room clean. We don't want it to be dirty." + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, I'll try my best." She started picking up her toys and putting them away. It was a little hard, but she managed to fit everything in her toy box. She felt proud of herself for cleaning up. + +But then, her little brother came in and started messing up her room again. Lily got upset and said, "Stop it! I just cleaned up!" + +Her brother replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't know. Can I help you clean up?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. Together we can fit everything in my toy box and keep our room clean." And so, Lily and her brother worked together to clean up their room and keep it tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and see new things. One day, she went for a walk with her mom and saw a big tree. She wanted to climb it, but her mom said to be patient and wait until they had a ladder. + +Lily remained by the tree, watching the birds fly by and feeling the breeze on her face. She loved the sight of the leaves rustling in the wind. After a little while, her mom came back with a ladder and helped her climb up to the top of the tree. + +From there, Lily could see everything around her. She saw her house, the park, and even a little rabbit hopping by. She was so happy and grateful that she remained on top of the tree for a long time, just enjoying the sight of the world around her. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to a big lab. It was a gloomy day outside, but inside the lab, there were bright lights and lots of interesting things to see. + +Lily saw a scientist who was trying to reach something on a high shelf. She asked if she could help, and the scientist said yes. So Lily reached up and grabbed the thing the scientist needed. + +The scientist was very happy and thanked Lily for her help. Lily felt proud of herself for being able to reach something so high up. She looked around the lab some more and saw all kinds of cool machines and tools. It was a fun day for Lily, even though it was gloomy outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He played on the swings and the slide. But when it was time to go home, Timmy couldn't find his house key. + +Timmy's mom was at work, so he couldn't call her for help. Timmy remembered that his mom told him to lock the door when he left. He was afraid that someone might go into his house if he didn't lock the door. + +Timmy thought hard and remembered that his bedroom window was open. He climbed up and went inside his house. He found his spare key and locked the door. Timmy was very brave and felt proud of himself for solving the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a gray purse that she loved very much. She would put her toys and snacks in it when she went to the park with her mom. + +One day, Lily saw her friend Sarah with a pretty pink purse. She wanted it for herself. But her mom said she couldn't have it because she already had her own gray purse. + +Lily realized that owning her own gray purse was special too. She hugged it tightly and promised to take good care of it forever. From that day on, Lily never wanted anyone else's purse again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she wanted to send a picture to her grandma who lived far away. So she put the picture in an envelope and put it in the mailbox. + +A few days later, Lily got a reply from her grandma in the mailbox. But when she opened the letter, she saw that her grandma was angry because Lily had forgotten to write her name and address on the envelope. Grandma didn't know who had sent her the picture! + +Lily felt sad and didn't want her grandma to be angry. So she wrote another letter and put it in the mailbox, with her name and address written clearly on the envelope. This time, when her grandma got the letter, she was very happy and replied back with a big smile. From that day on, Lily always made sure to write her name and address on every letter she sent. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben loved to dance and he would often smile while he danced. One day, Ben met a little bird named Lily. Lily had a big smile on her face and she asked Ben if he wanted to dance with her. Ben was so happy and he said, "Yes, let's dance together!" + +Ben and Lily danced and danced, and they smiled and laughed together. But then, a mean hunter came and tried to catch Ben. Ben was so scared and he ran away, but the hunter caught him in a big trap. Lily saw what happened and she tried to help Ben, but it was too late. Ben was trapped and he couldn't escape. Lily was sad and she cried because she lost her friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to swim in the pool. She always went with her mommy and daddy, but one day she went alone. She was so happy to jump in the water and see all the pretty colors. + +But then, Lily saw something that made her scared. It was a big, black spider! She was so fearful that she quickly got out of the pool and ran away. + +The next day, Lily decided to go back to the pool with her mommy and daddy. She was excited to swim again, but she was also worried about seeing the spider again. Her mommy and daddy told her not to be scared, but Lily couldn't stop thinking about it. + +As she was swimming, Lily saw something moving in the water. She thought it was the spider, but it was actually a snake! The snake was very dangerous and Lily didn't know what to do. Sadly, the story ends with Lily getting bitten by the snake and having to go to the hospital. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and listen to music. One day, she found a pink dress that she loved very much. She put it on and danced to the rhythm of her favorite song. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her for dinner. Lily didn't want to take off her dress, so she decided to fold it neatly and put it on her bed. She promised herself that she would wear it again tomorrow. + +But when Lily woke up the next day, she couldn't find her dress anywhere. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. She asked her mom and dad if they had seen it, but they hadn't. Lily was very sad and couldn't dance to her favorite song anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever animal. He lived in a big forest with lots of trees and flowers. The clever animal liked to stir things up in the forest. He would play with his animal friends and have fun all day long. + +One day, the clever animal saw something shiny in the forest. It was a big pot. The clever animal thought it would be fun to stir the pot. So, he jumped into the pot and started to stir. The pot was very hot, but the clever animal didn't notice. + +Suddenly, the pot fell over and the clever animal got burned. He cried and cried, but no one was there to help him. The clever animal learned his lesson and never stirred anything hot again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was her birthday and she was very happy. Her mommy and daddy gave her a big gift. It was a pink teddy bear. Lily loved it so much. She hugged it tight and said, "Teddy is my best friend." + +Lily's mommy told her to be careful with her new gift. She said, "Teddy is very special and we want him to be safe." Lily promised to take good care of Teddy. She put him on her bed and covered him with a blanket. "Teddy is cozy now," she said. + +Lily fell asleep with Teddy by her side. She dreamed of playing with him all day long. When she woke up, she saw that Teddy was still there. She was so happy that he was safe and sound. From that day on, Lily and Teddy were inseparable. They played together and kept each other safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who wanted to build a tower. He asked his friend Sally to help him. Sally said, "Sure, I can help you!" + +They started building the tower, but it kept falling down. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. Sally said, "Let's solve this problem together." + +They tried different ways to build the tower, but none of them worked. They didn't give up and kept trying. Finally, they found a way to build the tower that worked. They were so happy and shouted, "Success!" + +Just then, a rude bird flew by and knocked down their tower. Timmy and Sally were sad again, but they didn't give up. They built the tower again and this time, they made it stronger. They were proud of themselves and said, "We did it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to the grocery store. Lily saw lots of yummy fruits and vegetables. She picked out a unique apple that was very red and shiny. + +As they were leaving the store, Lily noticed a man with a big sack. He was carrying lots of things in it. Lily asked her mommy what was in the sack. Her mommy said it was probably groceries, just like the ones they had bought. + +Lily thought it would be fun to have a big sack like that, so she asked her mommy if they could get one too. Her mommy said they didn't need a sack, but they could use their reusable grocery bags instead. Lily was happy with that and helped her mommy carry the bags back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods near her house. One day, as she was walking through the woods, she saw a big tree with a hole in it. She looked inside and saw a little owl sleeping. + +Lily was very excited to see the owl. She wanted to be friends with the owl and play with it. So, she left some food for the owl and came back every day to visit it. The owl was very loyal and always waited for Lily to come back. + +One day, Lily came to the tree and saw that the owl was gone. She looked around and saw that the owl had flown away. Lily was sad, but she knew that the owl was happy and free. She felt happy that she had made a new friend and excited to see what adventures awaited her in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She had a small phone that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the park and saw another small girl. The small girl wanted to play with Lily's phone. + +"Can I play with your phone?" asked the small girl. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Sure, we can share my phone!" + +The small girl was very happy and they played together for a long time. When it was time to go home, the small girl said, "Thank you for sharing your phone with me, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome! Sharing is fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She did not like to eat broccoli, but her mom always said it was good for her. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom and saw an ancient toy that she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mom asked her why she was crying and Lily said, "I want the toy, but you won't let me have it." Her mom said, "I know you want it, but it's too expensive. We can't buy it today." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "If I eat my broccoli, can we come back and get the toy another day?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, if you eat your broccoli, we can come back and get the toy another day." Lily was happy and quickly shut her eyes and ate all her broccoli. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a saw. One day, Timmy heard a sound. He looked around and saw that his toy car was broken. He knew just what tool to use - his screwdriver! He fixed his toy car and it was as good as new. + +Timmy also loved to eat healthy food. He liked to eat apples, carrots, and broccoli. One day, his mom made him a salad with lots of healthy vegetables. Timmy ate it all up and felt very happy. He knew that eating healthy food was good for his body. + +At night, Timmy went to bed and heard a lullaby. His mom sang him a song and he felt very sleepy. He closed his eyes and dreamed of playing with his tools and eating healthy food. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who was very rich. She lived in a big house with lots of rooms and had many pretty things. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and saw a little girl sitting on a rock. + +"Hello there, little girl," said the woman. "What are you doing here all alone?" + +"I'm waiting for my mommy," said the little girl. "She went to get some berries." + +The woman smiled and said, "I'll wait with you. Let's sit on this rock together." + +As they sat on the rock, the woman noticed that the little girl was wearing a torn dress and had no shoes on her feet. She felt sad for the little girl and decided to give her some of her pretty things. + +Later that day, the little girl's mommy came back and thanked the woman for keeping her daughter company. The woman felt happy that she could help, and the little girl went home with some new clothes and shoes. From that day on, the woman realized that being rich wasn't as important as being kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They were having so much fun racing their cars around the living room. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Boys, be careful! Don't break anything!" But they didn't listen and kept playing. + +Then, Billy accidentally hit Timmy's mom's license that was on the table. It fell on the hard floor and broke into many pieces. Timmy's mom was very upset and said, "I told you to be careful! Now my license is broken!" + +Timmy and Billy felt bad and said sorry, but it was too late. Timmy's mom couldn't drive without her license and had to cancel their plans for the day. Timmy and Billy learned their lesson to be more careful and not play too rough. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty crocodile named Carl. Carl loved to play tricks on his friends and scare them. His friends didn't like it and they talked about it. They decided to discuss the problem with Carl. + +When they talked to Carl, he didn't understand why they were upset. His friends explained how his behavior made them feel and why it wasn't nice. Carl listened and understood. He promised to stop being naughty and scaring his friends. + +From that day on, Carl became a good friend to everyone. He learned that being kind and respectful to others was important. His friends were happy and they all played together happily ever after. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to others and be kind to them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily accidentally broke Teddy's cord. Teddy was very sad because he couldn't move his arms anymore. Lily hugged Teddy to comfort him. + +Lily's mommy saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, we can fix Teddy's cord." They went to the store and bought a new cord. When they got home, Lily's mommy fixed Teddy's cord and he was able to move his arms again. + +Lily thought it was weird that Teddy couldn't move his arms before, but she was happy that he was all better now. She hugged Teddy again and they played together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle with a strong guard. The guard was very brave and always kept the castle safe. The castle was very colorful with lots of bright colors like red, blue, and green. + +One day, a little bird came to the castle and told the guard that his friend was suffering. The guard felt sad for the little bird's friend and wanted to help. He asked the bird where his friend was and went to find him. + +When the guard found the little bird's friend, he saw that he was very sick and suffering. The guard knew he had to do something to help. He went back to the castle and got some medicine. He gave the medicine to the little bird's friend and soon he was feeling better. + +The little bird and his friend were very happy and thanked the guard for helping. From that day on, the guard became friends with the little birds and they would often come to visit him at the colorful castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. She also loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Sally's mommy asked her to get some cookies from the cupboard. Sally opened the cupboard and found a big jar of cookies. She admired how many cookies were in the jar. + +Sally's mommy told her to only take one cookie, but Sally took two. She thought her mommy wouldn't know. But her mommy did know, because she was wise. Sally's mommy was very upset with her and didn't let her have any more cookies. + +Sally felt sad and went to her room to play with her toys. She wished she had listened to her mommy. Later that day, Sally got sick from eating too many cookies. She had to go to the hospital and couldn't play with her toys for a long time. Sally learned that it's important to listen to your mommy and not take too many cookies from the cupboard. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. There were lots of people and lots of food. Suddenly, someone lit a firework. It was very loud and bright. Some people liked it, but others were scared. The mommy said, "Stop! That's too loud!" Everyone stopped and the mommy hugged her scared little girl. The little girl was jealous of her brother who wasn't scared of the firework. But then, her brother gave her a big hug and said, "It's okay. I love you." And the little girl felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the big green park near his house. He had a playful dog named Max who loved to run and jump with him. + +One day, Timmy and Max were playing catch with a big red ball when suddenly the ball fell into a deep hole. Timmy tried to reach for it but he fell into the hole too! Max barked and barked until someone came to help them out. + +When Timmy got home, his mom asked him what happened. "I fell in a hole but Max helped me," said Timmy. "Oh my goodness," said his mom. "I'm so glad you're okay." + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from war. He had been away for a long time but now he was back home. Timmy was so happy to see his dad again. "Daddy, let's play catch with Max!" said Timmy. "Sure thing, son," said his dad with a smile. And so they played together, happy and playful like always. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his favorite toy car. One day, Timmy's little sister, Sally, came into his room and started to touch all of his toys. + +"Stop it, Sally! You're disturbing me!" Timmy said. + +But Sally didn't listen and she picked up Timmy's favorite toy car. She started to play with it and accidentally broke it. + +"Look what you did, Sally! You spoiled my toy car!" Timmy cried. + +Sally felt bad, but she didn't know what to do. Later that day, Timmy's mom came into his room and saw the broken toy car. + +"What happened, Timmy?" she asked. + +"Sally started to play with it and she broke it," Timmy replied. + +His mom talked to Sally and told her that she shouldn't touch Timmy's toys without asking. Sally apologized and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, Timmy and Sally learned to share their toys and play together without any more disturbances. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a stuffed bear named Teddy. Lily loved to use Teddy to play tea party with her friends. One day, Lily and Teddy went on an adventure in the dark forest. It was very scary because they couldn't see anything. But then, Lily remembered that she had a flashlight in her backpack. She turned it on and the dark forest became bright! Teddy wasn't scared anymore. They continued their adventure and found an ordinary tree. It wasn't special or different from any other tree. But Lily and Teddy thought it was the best tree ever! They hugged it and took a picture to remember their fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a big field where he grew wheat. He loved his wheat very much and always took gentle care of it. + +One day, a group of birds came and started eating Jack's wheat. Jack was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a wise old owl came and said, "Jack, if we unite and work together, we can scare away the birds and save your wheat." + +Jack was happy and said, "Thank you, wise old owl. Let's unite and save my wheat!" + +So, Jack and the wise old owl worked together and scared away the birds. Jack's wheat was saved and he was very grateful to the wise old owl. +Once upon a time, there was a little owl who lived in a big tree. The owl was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One night, the owl was fast asleep when he heard a loud noise. He woke up and saw a big bird trying to steal his nest. The owl was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +The owl decided to make a plan to protect his home. He waited until the big bird was sleeping and then he flew out of his nest. The owl found some sticks and made a big pile in front of his nest. When the big bird woke up, he tried to fly away but he couldn't because of the sticks. + +The big bird was very angry and started to make loud noises. The owl was scared but he knew he had to be brave. The owl flapped his wings and made some noise too. The big bird got scared and flew away. The owl was very happy because he protected his home. From that day on, the owl wasn't lonely anymore because he had shown that he was brave and could protect himself. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat called a yacht. It was very pretty and went fast on the water. One day, a playful dolphin came to visit the yacht. The dolphin liked to swim and jump around the boat. The people on the yacht were happy to see the dolphin. They sat on the deck and watched the dolphin play. It was a fun day on the yacht. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Bob. Bob liked to jog every day. He would put on his shoes and run around the park. One day, Bob saw an attractive garage. It was painted blue and had a big door. Bob thought it would be a great place to keep his car. So, he went inside and talked to the owner. The owner said he could rent it for a good price. Bob was happy and jogged all the way home to tell his family. They were happy too and helped him move his car into the garage. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mommy named Lily. She had a big and shiny dishwasher in her kitchen. One day, Lily asked her little daughter, Daisy, to help her match the dishes. Daisy was very excited to help her mommy. She was very graceful and careful while picking up the dishes one by one. She matched the plates, cups, and spoons with their own friends. + +But suddenly, Daisy dropped a dish on the floor and it broke into many pieces. She was sad and scared that her mommy would be mad at her. But Lily hugged her and told her that it was okay, accidents happen. They cleaned up the broken pieces and continued matching the dishes together. Daisy learned that it's important to be careful, but also that mistakes can happen and it's okay. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to cook and always used pepper in her meals. One day, she went to the store to buy some more pepper. She saw a very expensive bottle of pepper and decided to buy it because she thought it would taste better. + +Lily went home and started cooking with her new expensive pepper. She felt happy because she trusted that it would make her food taste amazing. But after she ate her meal, she started feeling sick. She realized that the expensive pepper was not good for her and she should have trusted her instincts and bought the regular pepper instead. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She realized that sometimes expensive things are not always better and it's important to trust yourself. From then on, she always bought the regular pepper and never got sick again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jam on her toast every morning. One day, her mom ran out of jam and Lily insisted that they go to the store to buy more. + +So, they went to the store and found a mighty big jar of strawberry jam. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to have it on her toast the next morning. + +The next day, Lily woke up early and ran to the kitchen to make her toast with jam. She insisted on doing it all by herself. She spread the jam on her toast and took a big bite. It was so yummy! + +From that day on, Lily always had her favorite mighty strawberry jam on her toast every morning. And she never forgot to insist on doing it all by herself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide and seek when they saw something glowing in the sky. It was a shooting star! + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Wow! That star is so pretty! It's glowing like a light bulb!" + +Lily said, "I heard that stars need oxygen to glow. Do you think that's true?" + +Timmy replied, "I don't know. But it's so pretty! I wish I could catch it and keep it forever." + +Lily said, "I don't think we can do that. But we can make a wish on it. Maybe it will come true!" + +After they made their wishes, they went back inside for dinner. Lily's mom had made her favorite meal - spaghetti! Lily said, "Yummy! This spaghetti is so good!" + +Her mom replied, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You need to eat lots of yummy food to grow big and strong like a shooting star!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw her friend Lucy and said, "Hi Lucy! Want to play with me?" + +Lucy said, "Sure! Let's play tag." They ran around and laughed. Suddenly, Lily saw some powder on the ground. She picked it up and said, "What is this?" + +Lucy said, "I don't know. Let's throw it in the air and see what happens." They threw the powder and it made a loud snap! Lily and Lucy thought it was funny, but they didn't know it was naughty to play with strange things. + +Later that day, Lily didn't feel well. Her mom took her to the hospital. The doctor said, "Lily, you shouldn't play with strange things. This powder made you sick." Lily felt sad and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know it was naughty." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, honey. Now you know to be careful." +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack always wore a big, soft bathrobe when he got out of the shower. One day, Jack was very careless and spilled juice all over his bathrobe. + +Jack was sad because he loved his bathrobe. He went to his friend's house to speak with her about what happened. His friend said, "Don't worry, Jack. We can wash your bathrobe and make it clean again." + +Jack was happy that his friend could help him. They washed the bathrobe and it became soft and fluffy again. Jack learned that it's important to be careful so that accidents don't happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long, curly hair and always wore a pink cap. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They decided to play hide and seek. + +Lily was the seeker and she counted to ten while her friends ran to hide. She searched for a long time but couldn't find anyone. Suddenly, she saw her friend's cap sticking out from behind a tree. + +"Found you!" she shouted. + +Her friend laughed and said, "You're really good at this game, Lily. How did you decide to look behind that tree?" + +"I don't know," Lily said with a smile. "I just had a feeling." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While they were playing, Lily saw a little bird that looked weak. She wanted to help the bird, so she called her mommy and daddy to come and see it. + +Lily's daddy picked up the bird and put it in a box. He used his belt to make sure the box was closed so the bird wouldn't fly away. Lily was happy that the bird was safe and sound in the box. + +Later that day, they called a nice lady who knew how to take care of birds. She came and took the bird to her home. Lily was happy that she helped the bird and that it was going to be okay. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had soft feathers and loved to sing. One day, the bird was flying in the sky when it saw a worm on the ground. The bird swooped down to catch the worm, but it struggled to pick it up. + +Just then, a little girl saw the bird struggling. She said, "Hello little bird, do you need help?" The bird chirped happily and nodded its head. The girl gently picked up the worm and gave it to the bird. The bird ate the worm and thanked the girl. + +The girl smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bird. I'm happy to help." The bird flew away, singing a beautiful song. The girl watched it go and felt happy that she could help the struggling bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her toys and imagine big adventures. One day, Lucy found a roll of tape. She thought it was a magic tape. + +Lucy was worried. She didn't know what the magic tape could do. So, she asked her friend, Tom, "What do you think this magic tape can do?" Tom said, "I don't know. Let's imagine and play together!" + +Lucy and Tom played with the tape. They imagined it could stick things together to make new toys. They had so much fun. In the end, they learned that the tape was not magic, but their imaginations were. They were happy and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. Tom liked to play outside with his friends. One day, he saw a beautiful sunset in the sky. It was so pretty that he wanted to keep it all for himself. + +Tom went to his friend, a wise owl named Sam. Tom said, "Sam, I want to steal the sunset and keep it with me forever." Sam looked at Tom and said, "Tom, you can't steal the sunset. It is for everyone to enjoy." + +But Tom didn't listen. He climbed a tall tree, trying to get closer to the sunset. He reached out his paw, but the sunset was too far away. Tom lost his balance and fell from the tree. + +Tom was hurt and sad. He realized that trying to steal the sunset was a bad idea. From that day on, he learned to enjoy the sunset with his friends and never tried to steal it again. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily had a favorite toy, a soft and cuddly teddy bear named Benny. Every night, Lily and Benny would sleep on a big mattress together. They were the best of friends. + +One day, while playing in the park, Lily met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was sad because he didn't have any friends to play with. Lily thought for a moment and said, "Timmy, you can play with me and Benny!" Timmy's face lit up with joy, and they all played together. + +As they played, Benny started to speak. "Lily, thank you for sharing your friend with me," he said. Lily was so surprised that Benny could speak, but she was happy to hear his words. From that day on, Lily, Timmy, and Benny became great friends and always played together. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing your friends and being kind to others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to sing a happy song all day. One day, Bobo saw a big tree with red fruit. Bobo wanted to eat the fruit, but he could not reach it. + +A kind and compassionate big bird named Lulu saw Bobo. Lulu wanted to help Bobo reach the fruit. Lulu told Bobo to sit on her back, and she would fly up to the fruit. Bobo was happy and said thank you to Lulu. + +Lulu started to fly up to reach the fruit with Bobo on her back. But Lulu did not see a big branch above her. Lulu hit the branch and fell down. Bobo also fell down. They both got hurt and could not sing their happy song anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small pond, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim all day long. He had many friends in the pond, and they all liked to play together. + +One day, Fin got a small cut while playing with his friends. His friend, Lily the frog, saw the cut and felt sad. Lily wanted to help Fin heal his cut. She knew that a mild green leaf could make him feel better. + +Lily went to find the mild green leaf. She brought it back to Fin and put it on his cut. The leaf helped heal Fin's cut, and he felt so much better. Fin thanked Lily for her help. They continued to swim and play together in the pond, feeling happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was an ordinary boy who liked to play with his toys. One day, Tim's mom told him it was time for a bath. Tim did not like baths, but he knew he had to get clean. + +In the bathtub, Tim had a toy boat. He liked to make the boat go fast in the water. Today, the boat was stuck in a big bubble. Tim tried to get the boat out, but he started to struggle. He pushed and pushed, but the boat did not move. + +Tim felt sad, but he did not give up. He remembered his mom telling him that sometimes, things are hard before they get easy. So, Tim tried again, and this time, he used his other hand. With a big splash, the boat was free! Tim was happy, and he knew that even when things are hard, he could do it if he kept trying. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful dog named Max. Max loved to play with blocks. He had many blocks in different colors. Max liked to build big towers with his blocks. + +One day, Max saw a piece of paper on the floor. He wanted to make the paper into a block too. So, Max tried to fold the paper. He folded it once, then twice, and then three times. The paper looked like a small block now. + +Max took his new paper block and put it on top of his tower of blocks. The tower was very tall and strong. Max was happy and proud of his powerful tower. He barked and wagged his tail as he played with his blocks all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy spear that he loved. He would play with it all day long. One day, it was icy outside, and Tim wanted to play with his spear. + +Tim went to the park and saw his friend, Sam. Sam said, "Wow, I admire your spear, Tim! It looks fun to play with." Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam! Do you want to play with me?" Sam was happy and said, "Yes, let's play together!" + +They played with the spear in the icy park, laughing and having fun. They pretended to be brave warriors, protecting their village from monsters. After a while, they were cold and tired. They went back to Tim's house to drink warm hot chocolate and share stories about their adventure. +One day, a big, generous dog named Max found a tool in the yard. The tool was shiny and new. Max wanted to give the tool to his friend, a little cat named Lily. Max thought Lily would like the tool. + +Max started to walk to Lily's house. On the way, Max saw a big puddle. He tried to walk around it, but he slipped in the mud. Max was wet and dirty. He was sad because he couldn't give the dirty tool to Lily now. + +Max went back home and asked his mom for help. She cleaned the tool and Max with a soft towel. Max was happy and clean again. He took the tool to Lily's house, and she was very happy. They played with the tool all day, and Max learned to be more careful around puddles. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a mighty lion. He was very strong and all the animals were scared of him. The lion liked to eat a lot of food, and he would hunt every day. + +One day, the lion saw a little mouse. The mouse did not seem scared of the lion. The lion laughed and said, "You are so small, I can eat you up in one bite!" But the mouse said, "I may be small, but I can help you one day." + +The lion thought this was funny, but he let the mouse go. A few days later, the lion got caught in a big net. He tried to break free, but he could not. The lion was very sad and scared. Then, the little mouse saw the lion and remembered what he said. + +The mouse went to the lion and said, "I told you I could help you." The mouse used his sharp teeth to cut the net. The lion was free and very happy. He thanked the mouse and they became good friends. From that day on, the mighty lion learned that even the smallest friend can be very helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a bathrobe that she loved very much. It was soft and warm, and she wore it every day. + +One day, Lily saw a cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and it was difficult for it to get down. Lily wanted to help the cat, so she thought of a plan. She took off her bathrobe and tied one end to the tree. Then, she made a bow with the other end. + +Lily called the cat and showed it the bathrobe. The cat saw the bow and was curious. It climbed down the tree, using the bathrobe like a ladder. The cat was safe and happy! Lily was proud that she could help the cat using her favorite bathrobe. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot was a good friend to a little girl named Lily. They played together every day. + +One day, Lily made a pretty picture. She used many colors to draw a big heart. Lily loved her picture very much. She knew it had value because it was special to her. + +Lily showed the picture to Spot. Spot wagged his tail and barked. They were both very happy. Lily put the picture on the wall so everyone could see it. They knew that their friendship was dependable and full of value, just like the pretty picture. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful lion named Leo. He lived in a big jungle with his friends. Leo liked to help his friends when they needed him. His friends liked him a lot. + +One day, a little bird named Billy lost his lamp. The lamp was important to Billy because it helped him see at night. Billy was sad and asked Leo for help. "Leo, can you help me find my lamp?" Billy asked. Leo said, "Yes, I will help you." + +They looked for the lamp everywhere. Finally, Leo found the lamp near a big tree. He roared loudly to call Billy. "Billy, I found your lamp!" Leo said. Billy was very happy and thanked Leo for his help. They both went back to their homes, happy and smiling. +Once upon a time, there were twin boys named Tom and Tim. They were very restless and always wanted to play. One day, their mom wanted to buy some food at the store. She told Tom and Tim to be good and stay home. + +While mom was away, Tom and Tim found a big box. They wanted to play with it, but they both wanted it for themselves. They began to fight over the box. They pushed and pulled, not wanting to share. + +Just then, mom came home. She saw the twins fighting and was sad. She told them, "If you share and play together, you will have more fun." Tom and Tim thought about it and decided to share the box. They turned it into a big car and had lots of fun together. They learned that sharing is better than fighting. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an old man. The old man was very kind. He had a task to do every day. His task was to pick apples from his big apple tree. + +One sunny day, the old man went to pick apples. He saw a little bird in the tree. The bird was sad. The old man wanted to help the little bird. So, he picked an apple and gave it to the bird. The bird was happy now. + +The old man and the little bird became friends. They would pick apples together every day. The old man was happy to have a friend. The little bird was happy too. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and her pet dog, Spot. Sue loved to play with her toys and Spot all day. One day, Sue found something very interesting in her backyard. It was a big, colorful ball that she had never seen before. + +Sue wanted to play with the ball, but Spot wanted to play with his bone. They could not decide what to play with yet. Sue and Spot looked at each other and thought hard about what to do. They both wanted to have fun, but they could not agree on what game to play. + +Then, Sue had an idea. She picked up the interesting ball and threw it far away. Spot ran after the ball, picked it up with his mouth, and brought it back to Sue. They played fetch with the ball and the bone, taking turns. Sue and Spot were very happy that they found a way to play together. In the end, they both had lots of fun and became even better friends. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there lived a little flower. This flower was worried because it had zero friends. It wanted to bloom and be as pretty as the other flowers, but it did not know how. + +One sunny day, a wise old tree saw the worried flower. The tree told the flower, "Don't be sad, little one. To bloom and make friends, you just need to be kind and share love with others." The little flower listened to the wise tree and decided to try. + +The next day, the little flower shared its water with a thirsty bee. The bee was happy and told all its friends about the kind flower. Soon, the little flower bloomed and had many friends. The moral of the story is to be kind and share love with others to make friends. +One day, Tim, an adventurous boy, went outside to play. He saw something shiny on the ground. Tim picked it up and saw that it was a glass. He wanted to examine the glass more, so he took it home. + +At home, Tim's sister, Sue, saw the glass and wanted it too. "Give me the glass, Tim!" Sue said. But Tim did not want to share. They both started to argue about who should keep the glass. + +Their mom heard the argument and came to help. "Both of you can examine the glass together," she said. Tim and Sue agreed and started to play with the glass. They both had fun and forgot about the conflict. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to throw his ball. He would throw it up in the air and catch it. One day, Tim went outside to play with his ball. + +Tim saw a big pile of earth. It looked like a fun place to play. He climbed on top of the earth and started to throw his ball. But then, Tim tripped and fell. His ball went flying far away. + +Tim was sad. His ball was broken. He looked at the broken ball and felt bad. Tim decided to fix his ball. He found some tape and put it on the broken ball. Now, Tim could play again. He was happy and promised to be more careful when he played on the earth. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old cat. He lived in a small house with a little girl. The little girl loved her cat and her doll. She played with them every day. + +One sunny day, the cat was sitting on the floor, feeling grumpy. The little girl came over with her doll. She wanted to play with the cat and the doll together. The cat did not want to play. He was too grumpy. + +The little girl tried to make the cat happy. She put the doll next to the cat and said, "Please play with us, cat." The cat looked at the doll and then at the little girl. He saw how much she wanted to play. The cat decided to not be grumpy anymore. He played with the little girl and the doll until the day had to end. The little girl was happy, and the cat was not grumpy anymore. They all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to draw and write in her journal. One day, she went to the park with her journal to draw some pretty flowers. + +As she was drawing, a big, fierce dog appeared. Lucy was scared, but she didn't want to lose her journal. So, she held it tight in her hands and looked at the dog. The dog looked at her too, but he didn't look so fierce anymore. + +Lucy thought maybe the dog was just lonely. She slowly walked up to the dog and showed him her journal. The dog sniffed it and wagged his tail. They became friends, and Lucy wasn't scared anymore. They spent the whole day playing and drawing in the park together. +One day, a squirrel went to play outside. The squirrel saw an open box under a tree. The squirrel was very curious. He wanted to see what was inside the box. So, he went to the box and looked inside. + +The squirrel found a big nut in the box. He was very happy. He wanted to eat the nut. But the nut was too big for him. He did not know what to do. Just then, a bird came and sat on the tree. The squirrel asked the bird, "Can you help me? I want to eat this nut. It is too big for me." + +The bird said, "I can help you. I will break the nut into small pieces for you." The bird hit the nut with his beak. The nut broke into small pieces. The squirrel was very happy. He thanked the bird and they both ate the nut together. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a charming little town, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to dance and would take big steps when she moved. One day, she met a talking cat named Tom. + +"Hello, Lily!" said Tom. "I believe I can dance too. Can you teach me some steps?" + +Lily was happy to help. "Of course, Tom!" she said. They danced together, taking big steps and small steps, and having lots of fun. + +As they danced, people in the town watched and clapped. They could not believe their eyes. A girl and a talking cat dancing together was something they had never seen before. Lily and Tom became the best of friends, and they danced in the charming town every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ella. Ella was very dependable. She always helped her friends when they needed her. + +One day, Ella went for a walk in the forest. She wanted to meet new friends. While walking, she saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was sad and scared. Ella knew she had to help the bird. + +Ella used her long nose to reach the bird. She gently picked the bird up and placed it on the ground. The bird was so happy to be free. The bird thanked Ella and they became friends. From that day on, Ella and the bird were always there for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl named Sue. Sue lived near a big cave. One day, Sue wanted to play in the cave. + +Sue's mom said, "No, Sue! The cave is not safe. Do not go in there." But Sue did not listen. She went into the cave anyway. + +In the cave, Sue met a talking bird. The bird said, "You should not be here! Go home!" The bird reminded Sue of her mom. Sue felt bad and went home. + +When Sue got home, she said sorry to her mom. They hugged and played outside. Sue never went into the cave again. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamp. The lamp was mysterious. It sat in a room all by itself. The lamp liked to wake up when it was dark. + +One day, a boy found the lamp. He was happy. He took the lamp to his room. That night, the lamp woke up. It made the room bright and shiny. + +The boy liked the lamp. They played and had fun. The mysterious lamp and the boy became best friends. They were happy together, and the lamp woke up every night to make the boy's room bright. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little dog named Spot. Spot loved to wander and play outside. He liked to look for new things to do. + +One day, Spot saw a pretty pattern on the ground. It was made of colorful stones. He followed the pattern and it led him to a big tree. Spot was very happy to find the tree. + +Spot played under the tree all day. He felt brave and strong. When it was time to go home, he followed the pattern back. Spot had a great day and couldn't wait to wander and find more fun things. +Once upon a time, there was a little red bird named Tim. Tim lived in a big tree with his mom and dad. One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, today I will teach you how to find food for dinner." + +Tim was very excited. He flew with his mom to a big field. In the field, there were many bugs and seeds to eat. But there was also something dangerous. Tim's mom told him, "Be careful of the big, black cat. It likes to eat little birds like you." + +Tim and his mom found lots of food for dinner. They were very happy. But then, they saw the big, black cat. The cat tried to catch them, but Tim remembered what his mom taught him. They flew away fast and were safe. That night, they had a big dinner and Tim felt proud that he learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she saw a big spoon on the table. She wanted to use it to dig in the dirt outside. + +Lily took the spoon and went outside. She started to dig in the dirt. But then, a big dog came and wanted the spoon. The dog barked and tried to take the spoon away from Lily. Lily was scared, but she wanted to keep her spoon. + +Lily was brave and said "No!" to the dog. She held the spoon tight. The dog barked again, but Lily did not give up. She stood tall and said "No!" one more time. The dog saw how brave Lily was and walked away. Lily was happy she kept her spoon and continued to dig in the dirt. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty dog named Spot. Spot loved to taste everything he could find. One day, he found a big, red balloon. The balloon was shiny and pretty. + +Spot wanted to taste the balloon, so he put it in his mouth. He bit the balloon and it went "pop!" Spot was very scared and ran away. + +Spot learned not to taste things that he should not. He was not a naughty dog anymore. He played with his toys and was a good dog. And he never tasted a balloon again. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dog named Max. Max was very strong and he had a special belt. This belt made him feel mighty when he wore it. + +One day, Max wanted to finish a big race. He put on his belt and ran as fast as he could. All of his friends were there to watch him. They were so happy and cheered for Max. + +Max ran and ran, and soon he could see the finish line. With one last big jump, Max crossed the finish line. He was so happy that he finished the race. His friends clapped and cheered for the mighty Max, who wore his special belt. +One day, a rabbit went for a walk in the forest. The rabbit liked to walk and see new things. The rabbit felt very useful because it could help its friends find food. + +While walking, the rabbit saw a big bird. The bird said, "Hello, rabbit! Can you help me find food?" The rabbit wanted to be useful, so it said, "Yes, I can help you." + +They walked together and found some food for the bird. But then, the bird wanted more. The rabbit tried to help, but it was not able to find more food. The bird was not happy with the rabbit. + +In the end, the bird was so angry that it flew away and left the rabbit all alone. The rabbit was sad because it could not be useful to its new friend. The rabbit walked home with a heavy heart, feeling bad about the day. +Once upon a time, there was a heavy rain. A little dog named Spot needed to find a shelter. He looked around and saw a big tree. Spot ran to the tree and hid under it. He was happy to be dry. + +Spot heard a tiny meow. A little cat named Fluffy was also under the tree. Fluffy said, "I love this tree. It keeps us dry." Spot agreed and said, "Yes, I love it too." They both felt warm and safe in their shelter. + +The rain stopped, and the sun came out. Spot and Fluffy left the shelter and played in the sun. They were happy to be friends. They knew they would always help each other when the rain was heavy. +One day, a boy named Tom found an unusual cable in the park. It was red and blue, and very long. Tom wanted to play with the cable, but he did not know what to do with it. + +Tom saw his friend, Sam, and said, "Look, Sam! I found an unusual cable. Let's play with it together." Sam smiled and said, "Okay, Tom. Let's share the cable and see what we can do." + +Tom and Sam took turns using the cable. They made a jump rope, a bridge for their toy cars, and even a swing. They had a lot of fun sharing the unusual cable, and they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy seal. He liked to lay in the sun all day. He did not like to swim or play with other seals. + +One day, the lazy seal found a stick. He wanted to write in the sand. He wrote his name, "Sam". Sam the seal was proud of his writing. + +Soon, other seals came to see what Sam was doing. They asked Sam to teach them how to write. Sam was not lazy anymore. He was happy to help his friends write their names in the sand. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the shore with his mom. They liked to jog by the water. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Tim was very patient, waiting for his mom to get ready. + +"Mom, can we go jog now?" Tim asked. "Yes, Tim. Let's go!" his mom said. They started to jog, and Tim felt happy. They saw the water and the sand. They saw little crabs running in and out of their holes. + +As they jogged, the sky turned dark. The wind blew, and the waves got big. Tim's mom said, "We need to go home now." Tim was sad but listened to his mom. They jogged back to the car. + +On their way home, it started to rain. The rain was heavy, and the road was wet. Tim's mom tried to drive slow and safe. But a big truck came fast and hit their car. Tim and his mom were hurt, and the car was broken. The happy day at the shore had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat peanuts. One day, he found a big, filthy peanut on the ground. Timmy was very hungry, but he knew that he should not eat dirty food. He thought about what to do. + +Timmy decided to ask his mom for help. He went to his mom and showed her the filthy peanut. His mom said, "Timmy, we should clean the peanut before you eat it." She helped Timmy wash the peanut until it was nice and clean. + +After cleaning the peanut, Timmy ate it and felt very happy. He learned that it's always good to ask for help when you're not sure what to do. And he also learned that eating clean food is important to stay healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big red balloon. She loved her balloon very much. It was her best friend. + +One day, Lily and her balloon went to the park. They played all day. But then, the wind blew her balloon away. Lily was upset. She cried and cried. + +A nice boy named Sam saw Lily crying. He reminded her that she could always get another balloon. Lily smiled and said thank you. Together, they went to find a new balloon. Lily was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to use the mixer to make a cake. Lucy was so excited! + +Lucy started to mix the cake batter, but she saw that the mixer was filthy. "Mom, the mixer is dirty!" she said. Her mom replied, "Oh no, we need to remove the dirt before we mix the cake." So, they washed the mixer until it was clean. + +After the mixer was clean, Lucy and her mom mixed the cake batter together. They put it in the oven and waited for it to bake. When the cake was done, they ate it together. It was the best cake they ever had. And Lucy was so proud that she helped her mom make it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a red helmet that he loved very much. Tim thought his helmet was very useful. He wore it every day when he played outside. + +One sunny day, Tim saw his friend, Sue, fall off her bike. Sue did not have a helmet. Tim felt sad for Sue. He wanted to help her. So, he ran to Sue and said, "Sue, are you okay? I will give you my helmet. It is useful and will keep you safe." + +Sue smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim! I will be safe with your helmet on." She put on the red helmet and felt very happy. Tim and Sue played together all day, knowing they were both safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a silver toy car that she loved very much. Lily would play with her car all day long. She would push it around the house and make it go very fast. One day, Lily felt very tired. She wanted to take a nap, but she did not want to stop playing with her car. + +Lily asked her mom if she could take her silver car to bed with her. Her mom said, "Yes, I will allow you to take your car to bed, but only if you promise to go to sleep." Lily agreed and took her silver car to bed with her. She held it tightly in her hand as she lay down in her soft, warm bed. + +As Lily closed her eyes, she started to dream. In her dream, she was driving her silver car on a big, open road. Lily and her car went faster and faster, having so much fun. Soon, she was not tired anymore. When Lily woke up from her nap, she was happy and ready to play with her silver car again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy band. The band had a drum, a guitar, and a flute. Every day, Tim would play with his band and make fun music. + +One day, Tim was in a rush to go outside and play. He left his toy band on the floor. His little sister, Sue, came into the room and saw the band. She wanted to play with it too, but she accidentally broke the guitar. + +Sue felt guilty for breaking Tim's toy. She didn't want Tim to be sad. So, she tried to fix the guitar with some tape. When Tim came back inside, he saw what Sue had done. At first, he was upset, but then he saw that Sue was trying to help. + +Tim gave Sue a hug and said, "Thank you for trying to fix my toy." They played with the band together, and even though the guitar was a little broken, they still had fun making music. From that day on, Tim and Sue always shared their toys and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tim. Tim was very nice and liked to help people. One day, he went to the store to buy some ice cream. He opened the big freezer to find his favorite flavor, but it was stuck! + +Tim tried to pull the ice cream out, but it was too hard. He started to yell, "Help! Help! I can't get the ice cream!" A little girl named Sue heard Tim and came to help him. She was small, but she was very strong. Together, they pulled and pulled, and finally, the ice cream came out of the freezer. + +Tim was so happy and thanked Sue for her help. He shared his ice cream with Sue, and they became good friends. The moral of the story is that when we work together and help each other, we can do great things. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth rock by a big tree. A chicken named Sally lived near the rock. Sally loved to sit on the rock and watch the sun go up and down. One day, she heard a little bird cry. The bird was stuck in the tree. + +Sally wanted to support the bird, but she did not know how. She thought and thought. Then, she had an idea. She saw a long stick on the ground. She picked up the stick with her beak and climbed the rock. + +Sally used the stick to help the bird get out of the tree. The bird was happy and thanked Sally for her support. From that day on, Sally and the bird became best friends. They played and had fun together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a dull bathtub. It was sad because it was not pretty like the other bathtubs. One day, a little girl named Emma saw the bathtub and wanted to help make it happy. + +Emma had an idea. She would paint the bathtub to make it pretty. She took her paint and brush and started to paint the bathtub. She painted it with many colors like red, blue, and yellow. The bathtub started to look very pretty. + +The dull bathtub was now happy and pretty. Emma was happy too because she helped the bathtub. They both lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot liked to play on the road. One day, Spot saw a big stick. He wanted to play with it. Spot had a fun idea. He wanted to balance the stick on his nose. + +Spot tried to balance the stick, but it was hard. He tried many times but he was getting tired. Spot did not give up. He knew if he kept trying, he would do it. Spot's friend, a bird named Chirpy, saw him and wanted to help. + +Chirpy flew down and helped Spot balance the stick on his nose. They tried and tried. Spot was very tired, but he did not stop. Finally, Spot balanced the stick! He was so happy. Spot and Chirpy played with the stick on the road all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play games with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends decided to play a new game. They wanted to splash water at each other. + +Tim said, "Let's play the splash game! It will be fun!" His friends were excited and agreed to play. They all went to the park and started to splash water at each other. They laughed and had a great time. + +But then, Tim found a bottle of spicy sauce. He thought it would be funny to put some spicy sauce in the water. He didn't tell his friends about it. When they splashed the spicy water, their eyes hurt and they started to cry. + +Tim's friends were upset with him. They said, "Why did you do that, Tim? That was not nice!" Tim felt bad and realized that playing tricks on his friends was not a good idea. + +The moral of the story is: Don't play tricks on your friends, because it can hurt their feelings and make them sad. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who was very sleepy. He yawned and lay down under a tree. A little bird saw the lion and wanted to play. The bird flew down and landed on a swing near the lion. The lion looked at the bird and thought, "That is a stupid idea. I am too big for the swing." + +The little bird said, "Come and play with me on the swing!" The lion was tired but did not want to be mean. So, he tried to sit on the swing, but it was too small. The swing broke, and the lion fell down. The little bird laughed and said, "I told you it was a stupid idea!" + +The lion felt sad but then realized that it was okay to say no. He told the bird, "Next time, I will say no if I can't do something." The bird agreed and said, "That's a good idea! We can find another game to play together." The lion and the bird became good friends, and they learned to play games that they both could enjoy. The moral of the story is that it's okay to say no if you can't do something, and it's important to find activities that everyone can enjoy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to create things with his hands. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, Tim saw a berry tree. The tree was full of red berries. Tim was very happy. + +Tim said to his mom, "Mom, can I pick some berries?" His mom said, "Yes, but be careful. Some berries can make you sick." Tim was ignorant about which berries were good, but he listened to his mom. + +Tim picked some berries and showed them to his mom. She smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! These are the right berries." Tim and his mom went home and created a yummy berry pie. They ate the pie together and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty team of animals. They worked together to sell fruit. The team had a big, strong elephant, a fast cheetah, and a wise owl. They were the best fruit sellers in the whole land. + +One day, a little girl came up to the mighty team. She said, "I want to buy some fruit, please." The elephant picked up an apple with his long nose. The cheetah ran to the girl and gave her the apple. The wise owl asked, "Is there anything else you want?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "No, thank you. This apple looks yummy!" She gave the team some coins for the apple. The mighty team was happy to help the little girl. They knew that working together made them strong and fast. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a desk where he liked to draw pictures of animals. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, came and scribbled all over his pictures. Timmy was very upset and started to cry. + +Lily felt terrible for making Timmy sad, so she whispered in his ear, "I'm sorry". Timmy forgave her and they hugged. They decided to draw new pictures together and had lots of fun doing it. + +From that day on, Timmy and Lily learned to share their desk and draw together without any more conflicts. They were happy and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a flower named Daisy. Daisy lived in a garden with many other flowers. One day, Daisy wanted to bloom, but she couldn't. She felt helpless and sad. + +The garden was getting ready for a festival, and all the flowers were excited. Daisy wanted to join in on the fun, but she knew she couldn't unless she bloomed. She tried and tried, but nothing worked. + +One day, a little girl came to the garden. She saw Daisy and noticed that she wasn't blooming. The little girl decided to help Daisy. She gave her some water and sang a song to her. Suddenly, Daisy began to bloom! The little girl was so happy and took Daisy to the festival. + +Daisy was the most beautiful flower at the festival, and everyone admired her. She was so happy and grateful to the little girl who helped her bloom. From that day on, Daisy knew that with a little help, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with matches, but his mom always told him not to. One day, Timmy was playing with matches in his room when his mom caught him. + +"Timmy, you know you're not supposed to play with matches!" his mom scolded. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," Timmy said, feeling sad. + +His mom hugged him tight and said, "I know you're sorry, but you could have started a big flame and hurt yourself. Matches are not toys." + +Timmy understood and promised never to play with matches again. From that day on, he found other fun things to do and never got in trouble again. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named Billy. Billy lived in a big house with his family. One day, Billy went to the bathroom to take a bath. But, the bathtub was broken and water was leaking everywhere. + +Billy asked his dad to help him repair the bathtub. They used a wrench to fix the pipes and stop the water from leaking. After they finished repairing the bathtub, Billy took a nice bath and felt happy. + +From that day on, Billy made sure to always check the bathroom for any broken things. He wanted to make sure everything was working properly so he could take nice baths whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She liked to play on the swings and slide. Suddenly, she saw something blue on the ground. "Mommy, look! I found something blue!" Lily said. + +Her mom walked over and saw a shiny blue rock. "Wow, that's a beautiful blue rock. You have a good eye, Lily," her mom said. Lily smiled and held the blue rock in her hand. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the store. They saw a man with a funny hat and he winked at Lily. "Mommy, did you see that man wink at me?" Lily asked. "Yes, I did. He must think you're very cute," her mom replied. + +Lily felt happy and proud of herself for finding the blue rock and getting a wink from the man with the funny hat. She knew it had been a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very sleepy, but he didn't want to go to bed. His mommy asked him, "Benny, why don't you want to go to sleep?" Benny replied, "I want to play more, mommy." + +Mommy bunny said, "Benny, if you don't sleep, you won't have energy to hop and play tomorrow." Benny thought about it and realized mommy was right. He drank some water and went to bed. The next day, Benny woke up feeling refreshed and full of energy. He hopped and played all day long! + +The moral of the story is that it's important to get enough sleep so you can have fun and play all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things like rocks and shells. One day, she went to the beach with her family and found a lot of pretty shells. She put them in her bucket to keep them safe. + +After playing on the beach, they went to the port to see big boats. Lily saw a big ship with lots of containers on it. She thought it was cool and wanted to go on it. But her mom said it wasn't safe, so they just watched from a distance. + +Later that day, Lily accidentally knocked over her brother's tower of blocks. She felt sorry and said sorry to him. Her brother forgave her and they continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink hot cocoa every day. He would have it with his breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were running out of cocoa. + +Timmy was sad. "Mommy, what can we do? I want more cocoa!" he said. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We can go to the store and get more cocoa. But we have to be careful because it might rain today," his mom replied. + +Timmy and his mom went to the store, but on the way back, it started to rain. They ran as fast as they could, but they were still very wet when they got home. Timmy's mom made him a warm cup of cocoa to make him feel better. Timmy smiled and said, "I love cocoa! Can we get more next time so we don't run out?" + +"Yes, Timmy. We can increase the amount we buy next time so we never run out again," his mom said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big ocean with lots of fish and sharks. One day, a little fish named Sammy got lost and didn't know where to go. He saw a big shark swimming near him and got scared. But the shark was very nice and said, "Don't be afraid, little fish. I will help you find your way." + +The shark swam with Sammy for a long time until they came to a place with lots of rocks and seaweed. The shark said, "We need to sort through all these rocks to find the way back home." So they started to move the rocks around and soon they found a path that led back to Sammy's family. + +Sammy was so happy to be back with his family and he thanked the shark for being so kind. The shark said, "It's fine, little fish. I'm just happy to help." And from that day on, Sammy and the shark became good friends and swam together in the ocean every day. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his bone. One day, Max went to the park with his owner. Max saw a pond and wanted to dive in it. His owner threw the bone into the pond and Max jumped in to get it. Max was so happy to have his bone, but he got dizzy from all the swimming. Max's owner took him home and gave him some water to drink. Max was happy to be home with his bone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small town. One day, she was playing with her toy car when her brother came along. "Can I play with you?" he asked. "Sure!" said Lily. + +As they played, her brother was being careless and accidentally knocked over her toy car. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "You broke my car!" + +"I'm sorry," said her brother. "Let me fix it for you." And with that, he zoomed off to get some glue. + +Soon enough, he came back and fixed the car. "There you go," he said. "All better now." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for fixing my car. You're a good brother." And they continued to play together, zooming their toy cars all around the town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's brother accidentally broke the doll while playing with it. + +Lily was very sad and went to her mother, "Mommy, my doll broke. Can you fix it?" + +Her mother replied, "I'm sorry, honey. The doll is too broken to fix. But we can buy a new one for you." + +Lily was happy to hear that and hugged her mom. She knew that even though her old doll was gone, she would have a new one to love just as much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike in the park. One day, she saw a man selling beautiful paper kites. She wanted one so badly, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was sad, but she still went for a bike ride. She rode slowly and saw a big tree. She thought it would be a great place to rest. Suddenly, she saw a paper kite stuck in the tree! She was so happy and ran back to show her mommy. + +"Look, mommy! I found a kite in the tree!" Lily said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's great, Lily! Let's go home and fly it together." + +Lily was so excited and they went home to fly the kite together. It was a slow and peaceful day, but they had so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird found a new hole in a tree. The bird went inside the hole to make a nest. But the hole was too small and the bird struggled to fit inside. + +The bird tried and tried, but it couldn't make the hole bigger. So the bird decided to find a new hole. The bird flew around and found a big hole in another tree. This hole was perfect for the bird's nest. + +The bird was happy in its new hole and didn't struggle anymore. It had a cozy nest and lots of room to move around. And every day, the bird would sing a happy song. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Timmy saw a bird singing in a tree. Timmy said, "Bird, will you be my friend?" The bird said, "Yes, I will be your friend." + +Timmy and the bird played together all day long. They ran and jumped and sang songs. Timmy was so happy to have a friend to sing with. When it was time for the bird to go home, Timmy said, "Will you come back and play with me tomorrow?" The bird said, "Yes, I will be back tomorrow." + +Timmy went to bed that night with a big smile on his face. He was no longer lonely because he had a new friend. From that day on, Timmy and the bird sang together every day. They were the best of friends and always had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream so much that she always asked her mom for some. One day, her mom said, "Let's go to the store and get some ice cream from the freezer." Lily was so happy that she jumped up and down. + +At the store, they went straight to the freezer section. Lily saw so many amazing flavors of ice cream, but she couldn't decide which one to get. Suddenly, she felt cold and started to shiver. "Mommy, I'm cold," she said. Her mom hugged her and said, "Let's get you a warm jacket." + +After they got Lily a jacket, they went back to the freezer and picked out some strawberry ice cream. As they were walking to the checkout, Lily said, "Mommy, this ice cream is amazing!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." And they happily went home to enjoy their ice cream together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a bird with an unusual feather. It was so pretty that she wanted to keep it for herself. + +But then her mommy told her that it was not nice to take things that didn't belong to her. She said that it's important to always do the right thing, even if it's hard. + +Lily thought about what her mommy said and decided to give the feather back to the bird. She felt happy knowing that she did the right thing. + +As she walked away, she noticed a rock on the ground. She picked it up and wondered how much it weighed. She thought it was heavy and decided to leave it where it was. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to be kind and honest, even when it's difficult. And she also learned that some things are just too heavy to carry around with you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved the color pink and had a pink dress that she wore all the time. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to travel to a special place for a meeting. Lily was excited to wear her pink dress on the trip. + +As they packed their bags, Lily's mommy reminded her to bring her favorite stuffed animal, a pink bunny. Lily happily packed her bunny and they set off on their journey. + +On the way, they saw many different things, like big mountains and pretty flowers. Lily was having so much fun traveling with her mommy. When they finally arrived at the meeting, Lily saw lots of other kids in their pretty dresses and suits. She felt nervous, but then she remembered her pink bunny and felt better. + +During the meeting, Lily made some new friends and even got a pink balloon. She was so happy that she wore her pink dress every day for a week after the trip. From that day on, Lily loved to travel and meet new friends, especially if she could wear her favorite pink dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help unlock the front door. + +Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't do it. "I can't do it, mommy," she said. "It's too hard." + +"Don't worry, sweetie," said her mommy. "I'll help you." And together, they unlocked the door. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy made some hot soup for dinner. Lily took a sip and said, "Yummy! This soup is hot!" + +"Yes, it is," said her daddy. "Be careful not to burn your tongue." + +After dinner, Lily's mommy told her a story about a poor little duck who lost his way. "Oh no!" said Lily. "That's so sad. I hope the duck found his way home." And with that, she went to bed, dreaming of ducks and hot soup. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. They saw a man cooking hot dogs on a black grill. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, what is he doing?" + +Her mommy replied, "He is cooking hot dogs for people to eat. They are yummy!" + +Lily said, "I want one too!" + +So, they went to the man and bought a hot dog. It was so delicious! After they finished eating, they went back home. Lily told her daddy all about the yummy hot dog they ate in the park. Her daddy smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun in the city today." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in her garden. She would water the flowers and pick the ripe tomatoes. One day, Lily's mom noticed that there were some dangerous bugs in the garden. These bugs could hurt the plants and make them sick. + +Lily's mom knew she had to prevent the bugs from coming back. She decided to get some special spray to keep the bugs away. Lily helped her mom spray the garden and they worked together to keep it safe. + +From then on, Lily's garden was happy and healthy. She continued to play and take care of it every day. And whenever she saw a bug, she remembered to prevent them from causing harm. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very excited to go to his friend's birthday party. He wanted to wear his best shirt and pants, but he couldn't find them. His mom helped him look for them, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Benny started to cry because he didn't want to go to the party in his old and ugly clothes. His mom hugged him and said, "Benny, it's not about what you wear, it's about having fun with your friend. You should be thankful for the invitation and have a good time." + +Benny thought about what his mom said and realized she was right. He put on his old clothes and went to the party. His friend was happy to see him and they had a lot of fun together. Benny learned that being well-dressed is not as important as being a good friend and having a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. She would run and jump and sing all day. But at night, she had to sleep. She didn't like to sleep because she thought it was boring. + +One day, the girl met a man who was very ignorant. He told her that sleeping was a waste of time and that she should stay up all night. The girl thought it sounded like fun, so she stayed up all night with the man. + +The next day, the girl was very tired and couldn't play like she used to. She realized that the man was wrong and that sleeping was important. But it was too late. The girl got sick and had to go to the hospital. She learned that it's important to listen to your parents and take care of yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she saw a white cricket hopping around. + +"Hello, little cricket!" said Lily. "Would you like some food?" + +The cricket hopped closer to Lily and said, "Yes, please. I am very hungry." + +Lily gave the cricket some crumbs from her sandwich. The cricket was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so kind." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, little cricket. I like to give food to my friends." And from that day on, Lily and the cricket were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite skirt every day. The skirt was pink and had flowers on it. Lily's mom would always dress her in the skirt before they went out to play. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was having so much fun on the swings and the slide. But then, she saw a big dog. The dog was barking really hard and running towards her. Lily was scared and ran away. + +As she was running, her skirt got caught on a branch. She tried to pull it off, but it was too hard. The dog caught up to her and jumped on her. Lily fell down and hurt herself. Her mom came running to help her, but it was too late. Lily's skirt was torn and she was crying. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, while Fluffy was playing, he saw a spear on the ground. Fluffy didn't know what to do with the spear, so he left it there and went back inside. + +Later that day, Fluffy's owner came outside and saw the spear. She knew it was dangerous for Fluffy to play near it, so she decided to replace it with a toy for Fluffy to play with instead. Fluffy was so happy to have a new toy to play with! + +From that day on, Fluffy played with his new toy and never went near the spear again. Fluffy's owner was happy that she was able to keep Fluffy safe and replace the dangerous spear with a fun toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go to the park with her mommy. They walked to the park and saw lots of trees and flowers. + +Lily noticed a big slide and ran over to it. She climbed up and slid down very fast. "Mommy, look at me!" she shouted. + +Mommy smiled and said, "You're so brave, Lily!" They played together on the swings and had a picnic on a blanket. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily said, "Mommy, can we come back tomorrow?" Mommy replied, "Of course, Lily. We can come back anytime you want." +Once there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was driving his toy car when he accidentally crashed into his toy truck. The crash made a loud noise and Timmy's mom came to see what happened. + +When she saw the wreck, she frowned and asked Timmy if he was okay. Timmy said yes, but he was sad that his toy car and truck were broken. His mom hugged him and told him they could fix the toys together. + +Timmy was happy that his mom was there to help him. They worked together to fix the toys and soon they were as good as new. Timmy smiled and thanked his mom for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and go for walks with his owner, Sarah. One day, while they were out for a walk, Max saw a squirrel and chased after it. Sarah tried to hold onto his leash, but Max was too strong and broke free. + +Max ran and ran until he saw a bone on the ground. He was so excited that he bit into it right away. Suddenly, he heard Sarah's voice calling for him. Max knew he was in trouble and felt guilty for running away. + +When Sarah caught up to him, she scolded him for running away and not being honest about where he went. Max felt sad and knew he had to make it up to her. So, he gave her a big lick and wagged his tail. Sarah forgave him and they continued their walk together, with Max staying close by Sarah's side. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They walked around and saw many things like trees, flowers, and birds. Suddenly, Lily saw her friend Timmy playing on the swings. She ran over to him and said, "Hi Timmy, it's me Lily! Do you recognize me?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Of course I do! You're my friend Lily." + +Lily was happy that Timmy recognized her. They played together on the swings and had lots of fun. But then, Lily accidentally fell off the swing and landed on the ground. She felt a little clumsy and started to cry. + +Her mommy came over and asked, "What happened, Lily? Are you okay?" + +Lily told the truth and said, "I fell off the swing and it hurt." + +Her mommy gave her a hug and said, "It's okay to be clumsy sometimes. Let's go home and get some ice cream to make you feel better." Lily smiled and felt happy again, knowing that her mommy loved her no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to brush with her red comb. One day, Lily's mom told her to be careful because the comb was sharp. + +Lily didn't know what "sharp" meant, so her mom explained that it meant the comb could hurt her if she wasn't careful. Lily nodded and promised to be careful. + +As she brushed her hair, Lily noticed that the comb was indeed sharp. She was glad she listened to her mom and was being careful. After she finished brushing, she put the comb away and went to play with her toys. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful with sharp things like the comb. She loved her red comb and was happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on car rides with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a long drive to the beach. Lily was excited to see the ocean and build sandcastles. + +As they were driving, Lily's mommy asked her to buckle up her seatbelt. But Lily didn't want to. She screamed and kicked her feet, saying she didn't like the buckle. Her mommy explained that it's important to be safe and honest, even if it's uncomfortable. + +Lily eventually calmed down and buckled up. When they arrived at the beach, she had a lot of fun playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. She realized that being honest and safe was the right thing to do, even if it wasn't always easy. From then on, she always buckled up her seatbelt without complaining. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Brownie. Brownie loved to play in the forest, but one day he got lost. He didn't know what to do. He cried and cried until he saw a big store in the distance. + +Brownie ran to the store and asked the lady inside for help. But the lady was mean and said she wouldn't help him. Brownie was sad and scared. He didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind man walked into the store and saw Brownie. The man asked the lady why she wasn't helping the little bear. The lady didn't have a good answer, so the man decided to help Brownie. He took him back to the forest and made sure he got home safely. + +Brownie was so happy and grateful to the man. He learned that even if some people don't want to help, there are always others who will do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks, but he always had to be careful when playing near the road because of the traffic. One day, Timmy saw a pale man walking down the street. The man looked sad and tired. + +Later that day, Timmy and his dad went to the park to play catch. Timmy's dad threw the ball high in the air and Timmy tried to catch it. But then, Timmy saw the pale man from earlier walking towards them. The man looked angry now and had a gun in his hand. Timmy's dad quickly grabbed him and they ran away. + +The man started to shoot the gun and the sound was very loud. Timmy was scared and started to cry. But then, the police came and arrested the pale man. Timmy and his dad were safe and they went home. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful near the road and to listen to his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was feeling very sick. His mommy checked his temperature with a thermometer. She saw that it was very high. Timmy was upset because he didn't want to miss school. + +His mommy told him not to worry and that she would make him feel better. She went to the kitchen and made him some soup. She put the soup in a pot and stirred it with a spoon. She gave Timmy the soup and he started to feel better. + +After he finished the soup, Timmy went to sleep. When he woke up, his temperature was back to normal. He was very happy and went to school the next day. Timmy's mommy was happy too because she was able to make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys, especially his cars. One day, he lost his favorite car under the couch. He tried to grab it, but it was too far away. Timmy asked his mom for help, but she was busy cooking dinner. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He remembered that his dad had a magnet in his toolbox. He asked his dad if he could borrow the magnet to get his car. His dad said yes and gave him the magnet. Timmy used the magnet to grab the car and was very happy. + +Timmy's mom was proud of him for being so stubborn and not giving up on getting his toy car. From that day on, Timmy always kept the magnet close by, just in case he lost another toy under the couch. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bunny named Benny. He loved to jog around the forest every day. One day, he saw his friend, a little squirrel named Sammy, who was having trouble climbing a tree. + +Benny asked Sammy, "What's wrong?" Sammy replied, "I can't climb the tree because my gear is broken." Benny said, "Don't worry, I can help you. I have a spare gear in my house." + +Benny went to his house and brought the spare gear for Sammy. Sammy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Benny. You are so clever and kind." Benny replied, "It's okay, Sammy. That's what friends are for." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help your friends when they are in need, and it's always good to have spare gear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, she came inside and her mom said, "Lily, you need to clean up before dinner." So Lily went to the bathroom and washed her hands and face. + +After dinner, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some toys. Lily saw a doll she really wanted, but it was too expensive. Her mom said, "Let's look for something cheaper." They found a toy car that was the perfect price and Lily was very happy. + +When they got home, Lily played with her new toy car and then it was time for bed. Her mom said, "Lily, before you go to sleep, you need to clean up your toys." So Lily put her new toy car away and cleaned up all her other toys too. Then she went to bed, happy and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue sea. One day, Nemo saw a big knot in the seaweed. He swam closer to check it out, but it was too tight to untangle. + +Nemo continued to swim, but he noticed the water was getting filthy. He saw plastic bags and trash floating around. Nemo knew it was dangerous, but he kept swimming. + +Suddenly, Nemo got stuck in a net. He tried to swim away, but he couldn't escape. Nemo realized he should have been more careful and avoided the filthy water. Sadly, Nemo was trapped and couldn't swim anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and listen to music. One day, Lily's mom bought a new lamp for her bedroom. The lamp was so pretty and shiny that Lily felt envious of it. + +At night, Lily would turn on the lamp and read her favorite storybooks. She loved how the lamp made her room look cozy and warm. One night, Lily heard a strange noise coming from outside her window. She stopped reading and listened carefully. It was the sound of crickets chirping. + +Lily smiled and felt happy that she could hear the crickets. She turned off the lamp and fell asleep, feeling grateful for all the wonderful things around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing basketball at the park when they saw a man in the distant. The man looked lost. + +Timmy's friends ran away, but Timmy stayed to help the man. Timmy walked up to the man and asked him if he needed help. The man nodded his head and Timmy helped him find his way back home. + +After helping the man, Timmy went back to playing basketball with his friends. They questioned Timmy about why he helped the man. Timmy simply said, "Because it's the right thing to do." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink dress every day. One day, she was playing outside when she saw some unique fireworks in the sky. "Wow, those are so pretty!" she said to her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy replied, "I know! My dad bought them for us to watch tonight." + +Lily was so excited to see the fireworks again that night. She asked Timmy, "Can I wear my pink dress to watch the fireworks?" + +"Of course!" Timmy said. "I'm wearing my favorite blue shirt too." + +That night, Lily and Timmy sat outside and watched the fireworks light up the sky. They were so happy to see the unique colors and shapes. Lily turned to Timmy and said, "This is the best night ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. He lived in a small hole in the wall. One day, he saw a big cat outside his hole. The mouse was scared, but he was also brave. He decided to squeeze through a tiny hole and escape from the cat. + +The mouse ran and ran until he found a piece of cheese. He was so happy and he started to eat it. Suddenly, the cat appeared again! The mouse was afraid, but he remembered he was brave. He squeezed his little body and ran away as fast as he could. + +Finally, the mouse found a cozy place to hide. He felt safe and happy. He was a brave mouse who knew how to escape from danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She would run and jump and play with her friends all day long. But one day, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She was very upset and cried a lot. + +Lily's mom came over and comforted her. She gave her a big hug and wiped away her tears. "Don't worry, sweetie. It's okay to get hurt sometimes. Let's go inside and rest for a bit." + +As they went inside, Lily's mom noticed that Lily wasn't getting enough exercise. So she decided to make a plan to take her on more walks and play more games outside. Lily loved the idea and was excited to get back to playing with her friends. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to get upset sometimes, but it's important to have someone to comfort you. And it's also important to exercise and play outside to stay healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty veil that she liked to wear on her head. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. While playing on the swings, Lily's veil fell off and got dirty. She was worried that her mom would be mad, but her mom didn't mind at all. She just helped Lily clean her veil and put it back on her head. From then on, Lily made sure to hold onto her veil tight so it wouldn't fall off again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to clean the attic. Lily had never been to the attic before, but she was excited to explore. + +As they climbed up the ladder to the attic, Lily's mom reminded her to be independent and careful. Lily felt proud that her mom trusted her to climb the ladder by herself. When they got to the top, they saw lots of old toys and furniture. Lily's mom said they had to sort through everything and decide what to keep and what to throw away. + +Lily started to look through some boxes and found an old doll. She thought it was so pretty and wanted to keep it. But then she remembered what her mom said about being independent and making good choices. Lily decided to put the doll in the "throw away" pile. Later, when they finished cleaning, Lily felt proud of herself for being independent and making good choices. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go to the park with her mom. They walked and walked until they saw a sign that said "Park ahead". Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, look! A sign! We're almost there!" + +When they arrived at the park, Lily ran to the swings and said, "Mommy, push me! Push me!" Her mom pushed her and Lily went higher and higher. Suddenly, Lily saw her friend Sarah and said, "Mommy, look! It's Sarah! Can I go play with her?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. Go have fun with your friend." Lily ran to Sarah and they played together on the slide. They had so much fun and laughed and giggled. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mom said, "It's time to go home now, Lily." Lily said, "Okay, mommy. Bye, Sarah! See you next time!" They walked home, and Lily was already eager to go back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big house with her parents. One day, Lily's mom gave her a gift. It was a pretty doll with curly hair and a pink dress. Lily was very happy and hugged her mom. "Thank you, mommy! I love my new doll!" she said. + +The next day, Lily went for a walk in the forest with her dad. She saw many trees and birds. Suddenly, she dropped her doll and it fell into a bush. "Oh no, my doll!" she cried. Her dad tried to find it but he couldn't. Lily was very sad and wanted to return home. + +A few days later, Lily's dad gifted her a new doll. It was a beautiful doll with a red dress and a hat. Lily was very happy and hugged her dad. "Thank you, daddy! You are so gifted!" she said. She never forgot about her lost doll, but she was happy to have a new one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make things with her hands. She would use paper and glue to make colorful pictures. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her hang up some clothes in the closet. Lily found a hanger and put her mom's dress on it. She thought it was incredible how the dress looked so pretty on the hanger. + +Later that day, Lily went to visit her grandma. Her grandma had a big garden with lots of flowers. Lily picked some flowers and made a beautiful bouquet. She showed her grandma and said, "Look, I made this for you!" Her grandma smiled and said, "It's incredible, Lily. You are so creative!" + +Lily felt happy that she could make something that made her grandma smile. She realized that making things with her hands was a lot of fun and made people happy. From that day on, Lily loved to make things even more. +Once upon a time, there was a raven who was very famous. He loved to fly high in the sky and show off his shiny black feathers. One day, he met a little girl who was playing in the park. + +"Hello, little girl," said the raven. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm playing with my ball," replied the girl. + +The raven flew down to the ground and admired the girl's ball. "That's a nice ball," he said. + +Suddenly, the raven vanished! The little girl was very surprised. "Where did you go?" she asked. + +"I can do magic," said the raven. "I can vanish and reappear whenever I want." + +The little girl was amazed. "That's so cool!" she said. From that day on, the raven and the little girl became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tommy. Tommy was very happy because he had just learned a new trick. He could fly very high in the sky. Tommy was so proud of himself that he wanted to show his friends. + +Tommy flew to the park where his friends were playing. He showed them his new trick, and they were very impressed. Tommy felt very wise because he had learned something new. + +But suddenly, dark clouds appeared in the sky. Tommy started to worry because he knew that it would rain soon. He wanted to fly back home, but his wings felt heavy. Tommy couldn't fly anymore. He was stuck in the park. + +The rain came pouring down, and Tommy got very wet. He tried to fly again, but he couldn't. Tommy was sad, and he wished he had never left home. From that day on, Tommy never flew too far away from home again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a shiny jewel on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. "Look mommy, I found a pretty jewel!" she said. Her mommy recognized the jewel and told Lily it was very special. + +Lily was so happy to have found the jewel. She carried it with her everywhere she went. But one day, she lost it! She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt sad and worried. But then, her mommy told her that losing things is normal and that she could always find another pretty jewel to love. + +Lily felt better and went back to playing in the park. Suddenly, she saw something shiny on the ground. It was her jewel! She recognized it right away and was so happy to have it back. From that day on, she made sure to keep her special jewel safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her dog, Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to see the ducks in the pond. Lily loved the view of the ducks swimming in the water. + +As they were walking, Lily saw her friendly neighbor, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith reminded Lily to always be kind and share her toys with others. Lily smiled and said, "I will!" + +After playing in the park, Lily and Max went back home. Lily was happy to have seen the ducks and her friendly neighbor. She couldn't wait to go on another adventure with Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swings at the park. One day, she saw a boy watching her. She smiled and said, "Hi, do you want to swing with me?" The boy was very polite and said, "Yes, please." + +As they swung back and forth, Lily observed the birds flying in the sky. She pointed and said, "Look, birds!" The boy looked up and smiled. They had so much fun swinging together and observing the world around them. + +After a while, it was time for Lily to go home. She said goodbye to the polite boy and went home with a big smile on her face. From that day on, every time Lily went to the park, she looked for the polite boy so they could swing and observe together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. He loved to play in the fields with his friends. One day, he saw a big carrot and he wanted to eat it. But he couldn't reach it. So, he decided to become bigger. He ate lots of carrots and became a big rabbit. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was a hunter who wanted to catch him. The rabbit was scared and he knew he had to escape. He ran as fast as he could and finally, he found a safe place to hide. + +From that day on, the rabbit knew that sometimes it's better to be small and quick than big and slow. He was happy to be back with his friends and they played together again in the fields. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite aunt named Auntie May. Auntie May was very nice and always gave Timmy cheap toys to play with. + +One day, Timmy and Auntie May were playing in the park. Timmy saw a bug and said, "Look Auntie May, a bug!" Auntie May said, "Oh wow, that bug can crawl fast!" Timmy tried to catch the bug but it was too quick. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Timmy and Auntie May ran under a tree to stay dry. Timmy said, "I love spending time with you Auntie May." Auntie May replied, "I love spending time with you too, Timmy. Let's wait for the rain to stop and then we can go home." And they waited together, happy to be in each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs all day long. One day, she heard a wealthy lady singing a beautiful song. Lily loved the song so much that she went up to the lady and asked if she could sing it too. The lady smiled and said yes. + +Lily was so happy that the lady accepted her request. She sang the song over and over again. The lady was impressed with Lily's singing and gave her a shiny gold star. Lily felt very proud and happy. She knew that she had a new friend who accepted her love for singing. From that day on, Lily sang that song every day and became very good at it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her cozy sweater, it was her favorite thing to wear. It was so comfortable and soft, she never wanted to take it off. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a picnic in the park. Lily was excited to play and have fun, but she didn't want to take her sweater off. Her mom said it might be too hot, but Lily didn't care. She just wanted to be cozy and comfortable. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily's mom spread out a blanket and they started to eat their sandwiches. But after a while, Lily started to feel too hot in her sweater. She started to feel uncomfortable and sweaty. She realized her mom was right, it was too hot for her sweater. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's important to take off her cozy sweater and be comfortable in something else. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and Timmy saw a big wheel that could spin around and around. He wanted to ride it so badly! + +Mommy and daddy bought a ticket for Timmy and he got on the wheel. It started to spin and Timmy laughed and laughed. He felt so safe with mommy and daddy there with him. + +After the ride, Timmy was tired but happy. He hugged mommy and daddy and said, "Thank you for keeping me safe on the spinning wheel. Can we come back again?" And they all went home with big smiles on their faces. +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 dad had to go away on a big boat called a navy ship. Timmy was sad because he would miss his dad. + +At night, Timmy's mom tucked him into his bed and said, "Let's pray for dad to be safe on his navy ship." Timmy closed his eyes and said a little prayer, asking for his dad to come back home soon. + +Days went by and Timmy missed his dad more and more. But one day, his dad came back home! Timmy was so happy and comfortable when his dad gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy knew that praying could make him feel better when he was sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a cozy hole in the ground. One day, the mole went outside to play and saw a big door. The door was locked, and the mole couldn't go inside. + +The mole felt sad because he wanted to see what was behind the door. But then, he remembered that his home was safe and warm. So, he went back to his cozy hole and felt happy again. + +From that day on, the mole knew that even if he couldn't go through locked doors, he was always safe in his home. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny was walking through the forest one day when he saw some fog. The fog was all around him and he couldn't see very well. It made him a little scared. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a loud noise. He turned around and saw a big, angry moose. The moose was shaking his big antlers and stomping his feet. Benny knew he had to be very careful. + +Benny decided to hide behind a tree until the moose went away. He waited and waited until finally the moose stopped shaking and stomping. The fog had cleared a little bit and Benny could see where he was going again. He was happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little man named Timmy. Timmy liked to go to the park and play with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a big ship in the lake at the park. He thought it was so cool and wanted to go on it. + +Timmy asked his friends if they wanted to go on the ship too, but they were too scared. So, Timmy decided to go on the ship by himself. He climbed aboard and explored all the different rooms. It was so much fun! + +When Timmy got off the ship, he told his friends all about his adventure. They were so impressed and wished they had gone on the ship too. From that day on, Timmy became known as the funny little man who went on the big ship at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a hairy dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. + +While they were walking, Lily saw a butterfly and she said, "Wow! Look at the pretty butterfly!" Max barked and said, "I want to catch it!" But Lily said, "No Max, we can't catch it. We can just watch it and learn about it." + +Lily and Max sat down on a bench and watched the butterfly. Lily said, "The butterfly has pretty wings. They are colorful and soft." Max said, "I like its colors too!" Lily smiled and said, "We can learn a lot by just watching and listening." Max wagged his tail and agreed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry, so he asked his mom for a sandwich. His mom made him a yummy sandwich with cheese and ham. Timmy ate his sandwich, but he got some crumbs on his face and hands. + +His mom told him to wash his face and hands with soap and water. Timmy went to the bathroom and washed his face and hands. The water was dark at first, but then it became clear. Timmy felt much better after washing his face and hands. He thanked his mom for the yummy sandwich and for telling him to wash his face and hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the meadow and play with his friends. One day, Benny felt an urge to explore beyond the meadow. He asked his friends if they wanted to come, but they were too scared. Benny felt sad, but he knew he had to be brave and go alone. + +As Benny hopped along, he met a friendly squirrel who showed him the way to a big tree. Benny climbed up the tree and saw a beautiful view of the forest. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and felt scared. But then he remembered his mother's polite words, "Always be kind and brave." So Benny took a deep breath and hopped down the tree to face his fear. + +In the end, Benny realized that being brave and polite can take you on exciting adventures. He went back to the meadow and shared his story with his friends, who were amazed by his bravery. From that day on, Benny was known as the bravest bunny in the meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a big nation with many people. One day, a little boy named Timmy went for a walk in the forest. He saw a rare bird with beautiful feathers. Timmy wanted to catch the bird and keep it as a pet. + +"Hello birdie, come here," said Timmy. + +"I'm sorry, I can't come. I have to fly away," said the bird. + +"But I want to keep you as my pet," said Timmy. + +"You can't keep me as your pet. I belong in the forest. You should set me free," said the bird. + +Timmy realized that the bird was right. He set the bird free and watched it fly away. Timmy felt happy that he did the right thing. From that day on, Timmy loved to watch the rare birds in the forest and never wanted to keep them as pets again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy watch that she loved to wear every day. One day, she accidentally locked herself in her room and couldn't get out. She tried to unlock the door, but she didn't know how. + +Lily's parents were out shopping and didn't know she was stuck inside. She sat on her bed and waited for them to come back. She looked at her watch and saw that time was passing by. She was getting scared and wished she could go outside to play. + +Hours passed, and Lily's parents finally came home. They found her crying and hugging her fancy watch. They tried to unlock the door, but it was too late. Lily had been stuck inside for too long and wasn't feeling well. She had to go to the hospital, and her fancy watch was left behind. Lily never got to wear it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and saw a big tree. She wanted to pick some apples from the tree, but it started to tremble. She was scared, but then she saw a squirrel running down the tree. The squirrel had been eating the apples and made the tree tremble. Lily laughed and picked some apples for herself. She was happy and went back home to show her mommy what she had picked. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends, especially hide and seek. One day, Lily's mom told her that she needed to study for her upcoming test. Lily didn't like studying, but she knew it was important. + +Later that day, Lily's stomach started to hurt. She told her mom that she didn't feel well and her mom said it was probably because she was nervous about her test. Lily didn't understand why her stomach would hurt just because of a test. + +The next day, Lily took her test and did really well. She was happy that she had studied and felt proud of herself. When she told her friends about her test, they all wanted to study too. Lily realized that being competitive wasn't always bad and that studying could help her do well. From that day on, Lily studied for all her tests and never had a stomach ache again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy baby named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy food like bananas and apples. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a bottle of milk to drink. Timmy drank all the milk and was very happy. + +But then, Timmy accidentally knocked over the bottle and spilled the milk all over the floor. He felt sorry and wanted to clean it up. His mommy helped him clean it up and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy again and went back to playing with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the jungle. One day, she saw a big, orange tiger. The tiger was stuck in a trap and couldn't move. Lily felt sorry for the helpless tiger and wanted to help. + +Lily asked, "Are you okay, Mr. Tiger?" + +The tiger replied, "No, I am stuck. Can you help me?" + +Lily knew she had to be careful. She found a stick and used it to hang the trap open. The tiger was able to escape. He thanked Lily and went on his way. + +The moral of the story is that we should always help others when we can, even if they are different from us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved eating cereal for breakfast every day. His mom always made sure to give him a nice bowl of cereal with milk. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys before breakfast. Timmy replied, "I will clean up after I eat my cereal, Mommy." + +But Timmy forgot to clean up after he ate his cereal. His mom reminded him, "Timmy, you need to clean up your toys now." + +Timmy replied, "I will clean up later, Mommy." + +But later never came. Timmy's toys were still on the floor when his mom tripped and fell, hurting herself. Timmy learned that it's important to clean up after himself and not put things off until later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They brought a basket of blueberries to eat. Lily loved blueberries because they were sweet and yummy. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a rare bird. It was very pretty and had lots of colors. Lily wanted to get closer to the bird, but her mom said they had to be careful and not scare it. So, they set the basket of blueberries down and sat quietly on a bench to watch the bird. + +After a while, the bird flew away, but Lily was happy because she got to see something rare and eat some tasty blueberries too. +Once upon a time, a little birdie was flying in the sky. The birdie saw a little pebble on the ground and decided to land on it. But the pebble was too small for the birdie, and it got stuck. The birdie tried to fly away, but it couldn't escape. + +Suddenly, a big birdie came along and saw the little birdie. The big birdie asked, "Why are you sad, little birdie?" The little birdie replied, "I can't escape from this pebble." The big birdie said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." + +The big birdie picked up the pebble with its beak and flew high into the sky. The little birdie was happy and thanked the big birdie. From that day on, the little birdie knew that it could always count on its friends to help it escape from any trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty dresses. One day, her mom told her that they were going to a quiz. Lily didn't know what a quiz was, but she was excited to go with her mom. + +On the day of the quiz, Lily wore her favorite dress and felt very serious. She didn't want to make any mistakes. When they arrived, Lily saw lots of other kids and their families. They all looked serious too. + +The quiz began and Lily was surprised to find out that it was a spelling quiz. Her mom had been helping her practice all week! Lily spelled all the words correctly and was very proud of herself. She had a lot of fun at the quiz and couldn't wait to wear her prize ribbon to show her friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl had a birdcage with a pretty bird inside. She loved to watch it fly and sing. One day, she left the door of the birdcage open by mistake. The bird flew away and the little girl was very sad. + +She decided to go outside and look for her bird. She walked and walked, but she didn't know where to go. Suddenly, she slipped and fell down. She hurt herself and started to cry. + +As she was crying, she saw an unknown animal coming towards her. It was big and scary. The little girl tried to run away, but she couldn't. The unknown animal attacked her and took her away. Her parents never saw her again. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very slow and it took a long time to get anywhere. One day, the truck was driving through a dark forest. Suddenly, the truck saw something glowing in the distance. + +The truck drove closer and closer to the glowing thing. It was a magical fairy! The fairy was very small and had wings that sparkled in the moonlight. The truck was amazed by the fairy's glow. + +The fairy thanked the truck for being so slow and careful in the forest. She said that many other trucks had driven too fast and scared the animals. The truck felt proud that he had been helpful to the animals and the fairy. From that day on, the truck drove even slower and more carefully, so he could keep the forest safe and see more magical things like the glowing fairy. +Once upon a time, there was a good otter. He liked to swim and play with his friends. One day, he found a shiny rock and decided to keep it. But when he turned his back, a mean bird swooped down and took the rock away. The otter was sad and didn't know what to do. He went to his friends for help, but they couldn't find the mean bird. The otter was so upset that he didn't want to play anymore. He went to bed feeling sad and alone. The next day, the otter woke up feeling better, but he still missed his shiny rock. As he swam in the river, he saw the mean bird again. The otter tried to get his rock back, but the bird was too fast. The otter was so sad that he didn't see the big fish coming. The fish ate the otter and he was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Betsy. Betsy loved to play in the forest with her friends. One day, they found a big tree and decided to mark it with their names. + +But then, a wise owl came and told them about the law of the forest. The law said that they couldn't mark the trees because it was not nice to nature. Betsy and her friends felt sad because they didn't want to break the law. + +So instead, they decided to draw pictures of themselves on the ground with sticks. They had so much fun and Betsy was happy that they followed the law. From that day on, they always remembered to respect nature and follow the law of the forest. +Once upon a time, a bald man went to a big stadium. He wanted to watch a game. He sat down and waited for the game to start. Suddenly, it started to rain. The man got wet and started to splash in the puddles. He had fun splashing in the water. The game started and the man cheered for his team. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on trips with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. The sun was shining bright and the sand was warm. + +Lily ran to the water and splashed around. She saw a crab and tried to talk to it, but it scurried away. She was sad that the crab didn't want to talk to her. + +Later, Lily and her family sat down for a picnic. They ate sandwiches and fruit. Lily saw a seagull and said, "Hello, birdie! Do you want to talk?" The seagull didn't answer, but Lily was happy to try. + +After the picnic, Lily and her family went for a walk. They saw a big boat out in the water. Lily said, "Wow, that boat is so bright!" Her family agreed and they all enjoyed the rest of their trip to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she was drawing a picture of a big yellow sun, but she made a mistake and colored outside the lines. She needed to fix it, so she looked for her eraser. + +Lily looked everywhere for her eraser, but she couldn't find it. She felt helpless and didn't know what to do. Then, she remembered that her little brother sometimes played with her art supplies. She went to his room and found her eraser under his bed. + +But when she picked up the eraser, she saw that it was all chewed up and ruined. Lily was upset and didn't know how to fix her mistake now. She sat down and thought for a moment, and then she had an idea. She could use a white crayon to cover up the mistake and make it look like a cloud instead of the sun. It worked perfectly, and Lily was happy with her picture once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her bright pink bathrobe and wore it every day after her bath. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need to sort your toys. Let's put them in different boxes." + +Lily loved sorting her toys and happily helped her mom. They sorted the dolls, the blocks, and the cars. But as they were finishing, Lily's mom noticed that one of the boxes was missing. "Where is the box with the balls?" she asked. + +Lily remembered that she had put the balls in her bathrobe pocket earlier that day. She ran to her room to get them, but as she was reaching into her pocket, she tripped on the bathrobe and fell down. Lily hurt her arm badly and had to go to the hospital. She learned that it's important to put toys away properly and not leave them in unexpected places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was eating her lunch when she noticed a little bird outside her window. She watched the bird for a while and observed how it flew from tree to tree. + +After lunch, Lily's mom gave her a napkin to wipe her face. Lily noticed that the napkin was very soft and fluffy. She liked the napkin so much that she decided to keep it. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her mom. While playing, she saw a big dog that looked very fearful. Lily remembered how her mom had told her to never approach a fearful dog. She stayed away and watched from a distance. + +The moral of the story is that observing things around us can help us learn and stay safe. And sometimes, even a simple napkin can bring us joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily lost her favorite necklace. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She asked her mom to help her search for it. + +"Mommy, can you help me find my necklace? It's delicate and pretty," Lily said. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's search in your room first," her mom replied. + +They searched high and low, under the bed and in the closet. Finally, her mom found the necklace. "Look, Lily! I found it. It fits perfectly around your neck," her mom said. + +Lily was so happy to have her necklace back. "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best," she said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to eat candy. He ate candy all day and all night, even when his mom told him to stop. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big bag of candy and told him to eat it all before bedtime. Timmy was so excited, he started eating the candy right away. + +As the night went on, Timmy started to feel very tired. He had an urge to go to sleep, but he couldn't stop eating the delicious candy. Finally, Timmy ate the last piece of candy and went to bed. But as he slept, he had a bad dream. In the dream, all the candy he ate turned into monsters that chased him around. + +When Timmy woke up, he realized that eating too much candy was not a good idea. From that day on, he only ate a little bit of candy and made sure to brush his teeth before bed. He learned that sometimes, too much of a good thing can lead to a bad outcome. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her teddy bear and run around in the park. One day, Lily's teddy bear got a big hole in its belly and all the stuffing fell out. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her mommy came and said she could fill the teddy bear with new stuffing. So, they went to the store and bought some soft and fluffy stuffing. Lily's mommy showed her how to stitch up the hole in the teddy bear's belly. + +Lily was so happy that her teddy bear was fixed and no longer empty. She hugged her teddy bear tightly and smiled. She wasn't angry anymore that her teddy bear was broken because now it was as good as new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to the beach. They packed a lot of things like clothes, toys, and food. When they got to the beach, they had to unpack everything from the car. + +Lily's mom gave her a special treat, a cone with her favorite flavor of ice cream. She was so happy and started to eat it right away. Her little brother, Max, was jealous and wanted a cone too. Lily shared her cone with Max and they both enjoyed it together. + +Later that day, Lily and Max played in the sand and built a big castle. They had so much fun that they didn't want to leave. But when it was time to go home, they packed everything back into the car and said goodbye to the beach. Lily was a little sad to leave, but she knew she could always come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He wanted to build a big city with his toy blocks. He tried and tried, but it kept falling down. + +His mom saw him struggling and said, "Timmy, don't worry. You can succeed if you keep trying." + +Timmy listened to his mom and kept building. After a while, he finally succeeded in building his city. He was so happy and proud of himself. + +His dad came in and said, "Wow, Timmy, that's a great city you built! It's so mild and peaceful." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad. I worked really hard to build it." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom who lived in a big house with his mom and dad. Tom loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, he saw his mom cooking in the kitchen. "Mommy, what are you cooking?" he asked. "I'm making chicken and rice for dinner," she replied. + +Tom looked at the clock on the wall and saw that it was almost time for dinner. "Mommy, when will dinner be ready?" he asked. "In about 20 minutes," she replied. Tom was excited to eat the yummy food his mom was cooking. + +After dinner, Tom's dad showed him his new modern watch. "Look at my new watch, Tom. It's so cool!" he said. Tom thought the watch looked really fancy and shiny. "Wow, dad! It's so modern!" he exclaimed. + +Tom went to bed that night feeling happy and full from the delicious dinner his mom cooked. As he drifted off to sleep, he dreamed of all the fun adventures he would have with his toys the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max liked to play with cardboard boxes. He would make forts and castles out of them. One day, Max's mommy gave him a mighty marker and some stickers to decorate his cardboard castle. Max was so happy! He decorated his castle with stars, hearts, and smiley faces. + +When Max's friends came over to play, they were amazed by his mighty cardboard castle. They said it was the coolest castle they had ever seen! Max felt proud of his creation. From that day on, Max loved to decorate everything with stickers and markers. And his cardboard castle remained mighty and strong, just like Max. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very adventurous and loved to explore the forest behind her house. One day, while she was walking in the woods, she saw a witch. The witch had a big nose and a pointy hat. + +Lily was scared of the witch, but she wanted to be brave. She walked up to the witch and said hello. The witch didn't like Lily and disagreed with her. She said, "You shouldn't be here, little girl. This is my forest." + +Lily didn't want to argue with the witch, so she said goodbye and ran away. She was sad that the witch didn't want to be her friend. But she knew that there were many other adventures waiting for her in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk in the desert. It was very hot and she was thirsty. Suddenly, she saw a pretty oasis in the distance. She ran towards it and drank some water. It was so refreshing! After a while, Lily had to leave the oasis and go back home. She felt happy and grateful for the oasis that helped her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to a big house in the countryside. When they got there, they had to unpack all their bags and put their things away. Lily was impatient and wanted to play, but her mom said they had to unpack first. + +After they finished unpacking, Lily went outside to play. She saw a butterfly and followed it into a big field. The sun was shining and there was a peaceful feeling in the air. Lily sat down in the grass and watched the butterfly fly away. She felt happy and calm. + +When it was time to go back inside, Lily felt sad to leave the peaceful field. But she knew she would come back again tomorrow to play and find more butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben was very adventurous and he loved to explore the forest. One day, he found a big frame made of wood. He thought it was very pretty and wanted to take it home. But then he remembered his mom always said to mind other people's things. So, he left the frame where it was and continued his adventure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max and his friends were playing fetch with a shiny red ball. Suddenly, Max heard a loud snap and got very scared. He ran away from the ball and hid behind a tree. + +Max's friends tried to calm him down, but he was still very fearful. They decided to give him a trophy for being the bravest dog they knew. Max felt very proud and happy. He forgot all about the snap and went back to playing with his friends. From that day on, Max knew that he didn't have to be afraid of anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy truck that he loved very much. He always said, "This is mine!" when someone tried to take it away. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with him. Timmy let his friend play with the toy truck, but his friend played too rough and broke it. Timmy started to frown and feel sad. + +Timmy's friend felt bad and said sorry. Timmy forgave him, but he still felt weak and sad because his toy truck was broken. His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, we can fix it together." Timmy smiled and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brother named Max. One day, Max said to Lily, "Let's visit our grandma today!" + +Lily was very excited because she loved her grandma. They got in the car and drove to her house. When they arrived, their grandma gave them some cookies to eat. + +While they were eating, Max accidentally cut his finger with a knife. Lily got scared and started to cry. Their grandma quickly got a band-aid and put it on Max's finger. + +After Max's finger was all better, they played a game of cards with their grandma. The game was slow and took a long time, but they all had fun. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her grandma and said, "I love you, grandma!" +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to explore the forest near his house. One day, he saw a big cliff in the distance. He wanted to climb it, but he was scared. + +Timmy asked his mom for help. She said she would support him and hold his hand as he climbed the cliff. Timmy felt safe with his mom by his side. + +As they climbed, Timmy saw a baby bird on the edge of the cliff. It looked like it was going to fall. Timmy's mom told him to wait while she went to get help. + +Soon, a group of people came and they all worked together to save the baby bird. Timmy was happy that he and his mom could support the little bird. From then on, Timmy knew that he could do anything with the support of his loved ones. +Lila and Sam liked to play on the sand. They made castles and tunnels and bridges. They saw the sea, blue and shiny, and heard the waves, loud and splashy. They wanted to go near the sea, but mom said no. + +"Sea is too big and too fast for you," mom said. "You can look, but not touch. You have to remain on the sand, where it is safe." + +Lila and Sam nodded, but they were curious. They wondered what the sea felt like, and what lived in it. They saw some birds, white and gray, that flew over the sea and dived into it. They saw some shells, pink and yellow, that came from the sea and lay on the sand. They saw some boats, red and green, that moved on the sea and carried people. + +One day, Lila and Sam saw something new on the sea. It was large and black, and had a big white spot on its back. It came out of the sea and made a loud noise, like a whistle. Then it went back into the sea and made a big splash. + +"What is that?" Lila asked. + +"It is a whale," mom said. "It is a very large animal that lives in the sea. It breathes air, like us, but it swims, like a fish. It is friendly, but it is not a pet. We have to respect it and leave it alone." + +Lila and Sam watched the whale, amazed and excited. They wanted to see it again, but it did not come back. They decided to remain on the sand and play with their castles and tunnels and bridges. They were happy, but they also dreamed of the sea and the whale. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy animals. They had many different kinds of animals, like lions, tigers, elephants, and giraffes. They liked to sort them by their colors, sizes, and sounds. + +"Look, I have all the yellow animals here," Lily said, pointing to her pile of lions, tigers, and giraffes. + +"I have all the big animals here," Ben said, showing his pile of elephants, rhinos, and hippos. + +They were having fun until they saw a leopard on the floor. The leopard was not in any of their piles. It was spotted, not yellow. It was not very big, but not very small either. It made a growl, not a roar or a trumpet. + +"Where does the leopard go?" Lily asked, picking it up. + +"I don't know," Ben said, scratching his head. "It doesn't fit in any of our piles." + +They looked at each other, puzzled. They did not know what to do with the leopard. + +Then they heard a voice from behind them. It was their big brother, Sam. + +"Hey, that's my leopard!" Sam said, walking into the room. "I was looking for it everywhere. Why did you take it?" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not mean to take Sam's leopard. They thought it was one of their toy animals. + +"We're sorry, Sam," Lily said, handing him the leopard. "We didn't know it was yours. We were playing with our animals and we found it on the floor." + +"We were trying to sort it, but we couldn't find a pile for it," Ben said, looking down. + +Sam smiled. He was not angry. He knew they were just playing. + +"It's okay, Lily and Ben," Sam said, hugging them. "I'm glad you found my leopard. He's my favorite toy. He's special. He doesn't need a pile. He can play with any animal he wants." + +Lily and Ben smiled too. They were happy that Sam was not mad. They liked his leopard. He was special too. + +"Can we play with your leopard, Sam?" Lily asked, looking at him with big eyes. + +"Sure, you can," Sam said, nodding. "But only if I can play with your animals too." + +"Okay, deal!" Ben said, clapping his hands. + +They all sat on the floor and played with their toy animals. They mixed and matched them, making new piles and new sounds. They had fun with the leopard and the other animals. They were not sorry anymore. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to go on the swings and the slide. They also liked to eat peanuts that their mom gave them. + +One day, a big boy came to the park. He was mean and rude. He saw Ben and Lily eating peanuts and he wanted some. He walked up to them and said, "Give me your peanuts, or I will push you." + +Ben and Lily were scared and troubled. They did not want to give their peanuts, but they also did not want to be pushed. They looked at each other and did not know what to do. + +Then, they saw their mom coming back from the bench. She had gone to get some water. They ran to her and told her what the big boy said. Their mom was angry and protective. She went to the big boy and said, "You cannot take their peanuts, or push them. That is not nice. You have to share and be kind." + +The big boy was surprised and ashamed. He did not expect their mom to come. He said, "I'm sorry, I was hungry and bored. I did not mean to be mean and rude." + +Their mom said, "It's okay, but you have to apologize to Ben and Lily, and ask them if you can have some peanuts. They might say yes, if you are polite and friendly." + +The big boy did what their mom said. He said, "I'm sorry, Ben and Lily. Can I have some peanuts, please?" Ben and Lily looked at each other and nodded. They gave him some peanuts and said, "It's okay, you can have some. But next time, you have to ask nicely, and not push." + +The big boy said, "Thank you, Ben and Lily. You are very generous and nice. Can I play with you on the swings and the slide?" + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "Sure, you can play with us. But you have to take turns and be careful." + +The big boy agreed and they all went to play together. Their mom watched them and was happy and proud. They had solved their problem and made a new friend. +Lily liked to play with her doll in the garden. She had a big doll with a pink dress and long hair. She gave her doll a name. She called her doll Rose. Lily and Rose had fun in the sun. + +One day, Lily saw a big dog in the garden. The dog was black and white and had a furry coat. Lily liked dogs. She wanted to pet the dog. She left Rose on the grass and ran to the dog. She said, "Hello, dog. You are pretty. Can I touch you?" + +The dog did not like Lily. The dog did not know Lily. The dog was scared and angry. The dog barked at Lily. The dog showed his teeth. Lily was not scared. She thought the dog was smiling. She reached out her hand to the dog. + +The dog bit Lily. He bit her hard on her leg. Lily screamed. She felt pain. She saw blood. She cried. She wanted her mom. She wanted Rose. The dog ran away. He did not like Lily. + +Mom heard Lily scream. She ran to the garden. She saw Lily on the ground. She saw the blood. She saw the doll. She was scared. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She said, "Oh, Lily. What happened? You are hurt. We have to go to the doctor." + +Lily was sad. She was hurt. She wanted Rose. She noticed that she left Rose on the grass. She said, "Mom, my doll. My doll is there. Can I have my doll?" + +Mom looked at the doll. The doll was dirty. The doll was torn. The dog had bitten the doll too. The doll's dress was ripped. The doll's hair was gone. The doll's face was scratched. The doll was not pretty anymore. The doll was broken. + +Mom said, "Oh, Lily. I'm sorry. Your doll is broken. The dog was bad. He broke your doll. You can't have your doll anymore. We have to throw it away." + +Lily was sad. She was hurt. She wanted Rose. She loved Rose. She said, "No, mom. No. I want my doll. I want Rose. She is my friend. Please, mom. Please." + +Mom said, "No, Lily. No. You can't have your doll. Your doll is broken. You have to let her go. Come on, Lily. We have to go to the doctor. You have to be brave." + +Lily was sad. She was hurt. She did not want to go to the doctor. She did not want to let go of Rose. She cried. She cried a lot. She did not like the dog. She did not like the garden. She did not like the sun. She did not have fun. She had a bad day. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They also see a big radish. The radish is red and round. It grows in the dirt. + +"Look, a radish!" Lily says. She runs to the radish. She wants to pull it out. "Can we eat it?" + +Tom follows her. He stares at the radish. He does not like radishes. They are spicy and bitter. He shakes his head. "No, we can't eat it. It is not ours. It belongs to Mr. Fox." + +Mr. Fox is their neighbor. He is old and grumpy. He likes to grow radishes. He does not like to share. He always yells at the children. "Stay away from my radishes! They are mine!" + +Lily and Tom hear Mr. Fox. He is coming to the garden. He is holding a basket. He is ready to pick his radishes. He sees Lily and Tom near his radish. He is angry. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing here? Get away from my radish!" Mr. Fox shouts. He waves his basket. He scares Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom are afraid. They let go of the radish. They run away from the garden. They do not want to make Mr. Fox more mad. They do not want to eat his radish. + +"Sorry, Mr. Fox!" Lily and Tom say. They go back to their own yard. They decide to play with something else. They do not like radishes anyway. +Anna loves to dance. She likes to spin and jump and clap her hands. She dances in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. + +One day, Anna sees a dove in the park. The dove is white and soft and has a red ring around its neck. Anna thinks the dove is pretty and wants to dance with it. She runs to the dove and says, "Hello, dove! Do you want to dance with me?" + +The dove is scared of Anna. It does not want to dance with her. It wants to fly away and be free. It flaps its wings and makes a loud noise. "No, no, no!" the dove says. "Leave me alone! You are too big and loud and fast!" + +Anna is sad. She does not understand why the dove does not like her. She thinks the dove is mean and rude. She stops running and says, "Fine, dove! I don't want to dance with you either! You are too white and soft and boring!" + +The dove is glad that Anna leaves it alone. It flies away and finds a tree to rest. It thinks Anna is silly and rude. It does not like to dance. It likes to fly and sing and be free. + +Anna walks away and finds a bench to sit. She feels lonely and angry. She does not want to dance anymore. She thinks the dove is lucky. It can fly and sing and be free. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red collar. The dog runs to Lily and Ben. It wags its tail. It wants to play. + +"Hello, doggy!" Lily says. She pets the dog. The dog licks her face. Lily giggles. + +"Can we play with the doggy?" Ben asks. + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Lily says. "Maybe the doggy has a home. Maybe someone is looking for the doggy." + +They play with the dog for a while. They throw a ball and the dog fetches it. They rub the dog's belly and the dog rolls over. They hug the dog and the dog snuggles with them. + +Soon, they hear a voice. It is a man. He is calling for the dog. + +"Rex! Rex! Where are you, boy?" the man says. + +The dog hears the voice. It barks. It runs to the man. The man is happy. He hugs the dog. + +"Rex, you silly dog! Why did you run away? I was worried about you!" the man says. + +Lily and Ben follow the dog. They see the man. He has a leash and a bag. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Thank you for playing with Rex. He loves kids. He is a friendly dog. But he is also a silly dog. Sometimes he runs away from me. He likes to explore. But he should stay with me. He could get lost or hurt." + +"We are sorry, mister," Lily says. "We did not know Rex was your dog. We thought he was alone. He is a nice dog. We had fun with him." + +"That's OK, kids," the man says. "You are very kind. Rex had fun with you, too. But now we have to go. It is time for Rex to eat and sleep. Maybe we will see you again in the park. Bye, kids. Bye, Rex." + +"Bye, mister. Bye, Rex," Lily and Ben say. They wave to the man and the dog. They watch them leave. + +They are sad. They miss the dog. But they are also happy. They made a new friend. They hope to see Rex again. They go back to play in the park. They have fun. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They also liked to watch the squirrels that lived in the trees. The squirrels were brown and furry and had long tails. They jumped from branch to branch and ate nuts and seeds. + +One day, Ben and Lily saw a squirrel that was different. It was not brown, but white. It had red eyes and a pink nose. It looked very pretty, but also very shy. Ben and Lily wanted to play with it, but they did not know how. + +"Hello, white squirrel!" Ben said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The white squirrel did not answer. It hid behind a tree and peeked at them. + +"Maybe it is scared of us," Lily said. "Maybe it does not have any friends." + +"Let's be nice to it," Ben said. "Let's give it some nuts and seeds." + +Ben and Lily found some nuts and seeds on the ground and put them near the tree where the white squirrel was hiding. They waited and watched. The white squirrel smelled the food and came out slowly. It took a nut and ate it. Then it took another one and ate it. It looked at Ben and Lily and made a soft sound. + +"See, it likes us!" Lily said. "It is saying thank you!" + +"Can we pet you, white squirrel?" Ben asked. "You are so soft and pretty!" + +The white squirrel did not mind. It let Ben and Lily touch its fur and stroke its tail. It felt happy and safe. It made another sound, like a laugh. + +"Yay, we have a new friend!" Ben and Lily said. "What is your name, white squirrel?" + +The white squirrel did not have a name. It had never met anyone like Ben and Lily before. It had always been different and alone. But now it felt different and happy. It liked Ben and Lily. It wanted to play with them. + +The white squirrel thought of a name. It said it to Ben and Lily. + +"My name is Snowy," it said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben and Lily said. "We love you, Snowy!" + +They played with Snowy in the park. They ran, swung, slid and climbed. They had fun and laughed. They were friends. They were different, but they were happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play on the farm. They liked to run, jump, and sing with the animals. But they did not like the bull. The bull was big, loud, and angry. He had sharp horns and a ring in his nose. He always chased them away from his field. + +One day, Lily and Tom saw a red cloth on the fence. They thought it was a fun toy. They took it and ran to the field. They wanted to wave it at the bull and make him run. They thought it was funny. + +But the bull did not think it was funny. He saw the red cloth and got very mad. He started to run after Lily and Tom. He wanted to catch them with his horns. He wanted to hurt them. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped the cloth and ran as fast as they could. They tried to reach the fence, but the bull was faster. He was almost on them. + +Then, they heard a loud whistle. It was the farmer. He saw what was happening and came to help. He had a stick and a rope. He waved the stick at the bull and threw the rope around his neck. He pulled the bull back and tied him to a tree. + +Lily and Tom were safe. They ran to the farmer and hugged him. They said they were sorry. They said they were wrong to tease the bull. They said they learned their lesson. + +The farmer was glad they were okay. He was not angry, but he was stern. He said they should never play with the bull again. He said the bull was not a toy, but a dangerous animal. He said they should respect him and leave him alone. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They thanked the farmer and went home. They never played with the bull again. They learned that it was not nice to make fun of others. They learned that it could be bitter and dangerous. They learned to be kind and careful. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big green frog sitting on a rock. They ran to the frog and said hello. + +"Hello, frog. What are you doing?" Lily asked. + +The frog did not answer. It blinked its big eyes and croaked. + +"Maybe he is hungry. Let's give him some food," Ben said. He picked up a worm from the ground and held it in front of the frog. + +The frog did not eat the worm. It jumped off the rock and hopped away. + +Lily and Ben were confused. They did not know why the frog did not want to talk or eat. They followed the frog to the pond. They noticed that there were many other frogs in the water. They were making loud noises and splashing. + +"Look, Lily. The frog has friends. Maybe he wants to play with them," Ben said. + +"Maybe you are right, Ben. Maybe he is happy with his friends. Let's leave him alone," Lily said. + +They waved goodbye to the frog and went back to their game. They decided to look for some butterflies instead. They were happy too. +Tom and Lily were playing with the board and the blocks. They liked to make houses and cars and animals with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks. + +But Tom wanted to have all the blocks for himself. He did not like to share with Lily. He said, "These are my blocks. Go away, Lily. You can't play with them." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "No, Tom. These are our blocks. We can play together. You are not nice, Tom. You are mean." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He grabbed the blocks from her hands. He said, "No, these are mine. Mine, mine, mine." + +Lily tried to get the blocks back. She pulled and pushed and shouted. Tom pulled and pushed and shouted too. They fought over the blocks. + +Then Tom did something very bad. He pinched Lily hard on her arm. Lily cried out loud. She said, "Ow, ow, ow. Tom, you hurt me. You pinched me. That is not good, Tom. That is bad." + +Lily ran to their mom. She showed her the pinch mark on her arm. She said, "Mom, look. Tom pinched me. He was mean to me. He did not share the blocks." + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Tom, come here. Why did you pinch Lily? That is not nice. That is not how we play. You have to say sorry to Lily. And you have to share the blocks with her. Or you can't play with them at all." + +Tom felt sorry. He said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Mom. I was wrong. I should not have pinched you. I should have shared the blocks. Can we play together again?" + +Lily said, "Okay, Tom. I forgive you. But don't pinch me again. That hurts. Let's play nicely." + +Mom said, "That's good, Tom and Lily. I'm glad you made up. Now, how about a tasty snack? I have some cookies and milk for you. Come on, let's go to the kitchen." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They said, "Yes, Mom. Thank you, Mom. We love cookies and milk. They are tasty." + +They put the board and the blocks away. They followed Mom to the kitchen. They ate the cookies and drank the milk. They were happy. They learned to share and to be kind. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a little bird on the grass. The bird had a vest of blue and yellow feathers. But the bird was not happy. It had a hurt wing and could not fly. + +"Look, Anna, a bird!" Ben said. "It is pretty, but it is sad." + +"Maybe we can help it," Anna said. "We can take it to Mom. She knows how to restore things." + +They carefully picked up the bird and put it in a box. They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They showed her the bird and told her what happened. + +"Oh, poor bird," Mom said. "It needs a vet, not a vest. A vet is a person who helps animals. I will call the vet and ask what to do." + +She took out her phone and talked to the vet. The vet said they could bring the bird to his clinic. He said he would try to restore the bird's wing and make it fly again. + +"Thank you, Mom," Anna and Ben said. "You are the best." + +They got in the car and drove to the vet's clinic. They hoped the bird would be happy and healthy soon. They wanted to see it fly in the sky with its vest of blue and yellow feathers. +Ben and Mia were young friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big rubber ball in the park. It was red and shiny and bounced very high. They were very happy and took turns to throw and catch the ball. + +"Look how high it goes!" Ben said, throwing the ball with all his might. + +"Wow, you are very strong!" Mia said, clapping her hands. + +They ran after the ball, laughing and shouting. They did not see the big dog that was watching them. The dog was hungry and angry. It thought the ball was a tasty snack. It ran after the ball too, barking and growling. + +The ball landed near a fence. Ben and Mia reached for it at the same time. But the dog was faster. It jumped over the fence and grabbed the ball in its mouth. It bit the ball hard and tore it apart. The ball popped and made a loud noise. The dog spat out the rubber pieces and ran away. + +Ben and Mia were very sad and scared. They cried and hugged each other. The ball was gone and they had no more fun. They wished they had never found the ball. It seemed like a good toy, but it was not. It was a bad toy that made them lose their joy. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play together all day. They have many toys and books and games. Sometimes they make a mess, but they always help Mommy to clean up. + +One night, Mommy says, "It's time to get ready for bed, my loves. You need to sleep well and have sweet dreams." + +Lily and Max nod and hug Mommy. They go to the bathroom and take turns to use the shower. They like the warm water and the bubbles. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. + +Mommy reads them a story in their bedroom. She tucks them in and kisses them goodnight. She says, "I love you, Lily and Max. You are my dependable and brave and smart twins. Sleep tight and don't let the bedbugs bite." + +Lily and Max giggle and say, "We love you too, Mommy. You are our dependable and kind and beautiful Mommy. Goodnight and sweet dreams." + +They close their eyes and snuggle with their teddy bears. They feel happy and safe. They fall asleep and have sweet dreams. +Tom was a boy who liked to eat tasty things. He liked cake and ice cream and candy. He ate them every day. He did not mind his mom when she told him to brush his teeth. He said he was too busy or too tired. + +One day, Tom felt a pain in his mouth. He touched his tooth and it was loose. He cried and ran to his mom. His mom looked at his tooth and said he had a cavity. A cavity is a hole in your tooth that makes it hurt. She said he had to go to the dentist. The dentist is a person who helps your teeth. + +Tom was scared of the dentist. He did not want to go. He said he was sorry for not brushing his teeth. He said he would mind his mom from now on. His mom said it was too late. He had to go to the dentist and get his tooth fixed. + +The next day, Tom and his mom went to the dentist. The dentist was nice and smiled at Tom. He said he would make his tooth better. He gave Tom a shot to make his mouth numb. Tom did not feel the shot. He did not feel anything. The dentist took out his tooth and put a new one in. He said Tom had to take care of his new tooth and brush it every day. + +Tom was happy that his tooth did not hurt anymore. He thanked the dentist and his mom. He said he learned his lesson. He said he would not eat too many tasty things and he would mind his mom and brush his teeth every day. He said he wanted to keep his teeth healthy and strong. His mom hugged him and said she was proud of him. She said he was a good boy. +Tom and Mia are restless. They want to go outside and play, but it is raining. They look at the window and see the drops. They are bored. + +"Let's go to the kitchen and make something," Tom says. He has an idea. He remembers that Mom has a big jar of sugar in the cupboard. He thinks it will be fun to eat some. + +"Okay," Mia says. She follows Tom to the kitchen. They climb on the chairs and reach for the cupboard. They find the jar of sugar and open it. It smells sweet. + +Tom takes a teaspoon and scoops some sugar. He puts it in his mouth. It is very sweet. He likes it. He takes another teaspoon and gives it to Mia. She puts it in her mouth. She likes it too. + +They eat more and more sugar with the teaspoon. They laugh and giggle. They do not hear Mom coming back from the store. She walks into the kitchen and sees them. She is angry. + +"What are you doing?" she shouts. "You are not supposed to eat sugar like that! It is bad for you! You will get sick and have cavities!" + +She takes the jar and the teaspoon away from them. She makes them spit out the sugar. She scolds them and sends them to their room. They are sad and sorry. They have a tummy ache and a headache. They wish they had not eaten the sugar. They have a bad ending. +Sara was a little girl who liked to play all day. She had many toys and books and games, but she did not like to take a nap. Every day, when her mom told her to go to bed, she would refuse and say, "No, mom, I want to play more!" + +One day, Sara had a clever idea. She decided to hide under her bed and pretend to sleep, so her mom would not bother her. She took some of her toys and books and crawled under the bed. She thought she was very smart and sneaky. + +But Sara did not know that her mom was smarter and sneakier. Her mom saw her hiding under the bed and smiled. She decided to teach Sara a lesson. She turned off the lights and closed the door. She said, "Good night, Sara, sweet dreams!" + +Sara was scared. It was dark and quiet under the bed. She could not see or hear anything. She felt lonely and tired. She wished she had listened to her mom and taken a nap. She cried and said, "Mom, mom, please come back! I'm sorry, I don't want to play anymore!" + +Her mom heard her cry and opened the door. She turned on the lights and lifted the bed. She saw Sara with her toys and books and tears. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Sara, I'm here. I love you, but you need to take a nap. It's good for you. You will feel better and have more energy to play later." + +Sara nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom, I love you too. I will take a nap now. Thank you for teaching me." She put away her toys and books and climbed into her bed. Her mom tucked her in and kissed her. She said, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm proud of you. Good night, sweetie." + +Sara closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of happy things and learned her lesson. She never refused to take a nap again. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and take a nap when she tells you to. It's good for you and she knows best. +Lily likes to run very fast. She thinks it is fun to speed on the grass and feel the wind on her face. She likes to exercise and be fit. She wants to run faster than anyone. + +One day, she sees a big road with many cars. She thinks it is a good place to run. She does not see the red light or the sign that says stop. She does not hear her mom yell at her. She only sees the cars and wants to speed past them. + +She runs into the road and does not look. A big car hits her and makes a loud noise. Lily falls down and does not get up. She feels a lot of pain and sees blood. She cries and calls for her mom. The car driver is scared and sorry. He calls for help. + +Mom runs to Lily and hugs her. She is very sad and angry. She tells Lily she was very naughty and foolish. She says running on the road is very dangerous and not fun. She says Lily could have died. + +Lily is sorry and wishes she listened to her mom. She wishes she ran on the grass and not on the road. She learns a hard lesson. She does not speed anymore. +Lily liked to play with her robot. It was big and shiny and made funny noises. She named it Bobo and took it everywhere. She gave it hugs and kisses and told it stories. + +One day, Lily and Bobo went to the park. They saw a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. Lily wanted to try them all. She put Bobo on the grass and ran to the slide. She climbed up and slid down. It was fun! + +But then she heard Bobo beep. She looked and saw a mean dog sniffing Bobo. The dog had dirty fur and sharp teeth. It growled and bit Bobo's arm. Bobo cried out. + +"Bobo!" Lily shouted. She ran to her robot and picked it up. She glared at the dog. "Bad dog! Go away! Bobo is mine!" + +The dog barked and jumped at Lily. Lily was scared, but she held Bobo tight. She wanted to protect him. She yelled for help. + +A man came and shooed the dog away. He was wearing a blue uniform and a badge. He was a park ranger. He smiled at Lily and Bobo. + +"Are you okay, little girl?" he asked. "That dog was very naughty. He shouldn't be here." + +Lily nodded. She hugged Bobo. "Thank you, mister. You saved us. Bobo is my friend. He is a robot. He is clean and nice." + +The park ranger looked at Bobo. He saw the bite mark on his arm. He frowned. "Oh, I'm sorry. Your robot is hurt. Do you want me to fix him?" + +Lily smiled. She liked the park ranger. He was kind and helpful. She nodded. "Yes, please. Can you make Bobo better?" + +The park ranger nodded. He took out a tool from his pocket. He gently opened Bobo's arm and fixed the wires. He closed it and wiped the dirt. He gave Bobo back to Lily. + +"There you go. Your robot is good as new. He is very lucky to have you. You are a brave girl. You protected him." + +Lily beamed. She kissed Bobo's cheek. He beeped happily. She thanked the park ranger again. She asked him his name. + +He told her his name was Ben. He asked her her name. + +She told him her name was Lily. She asked him if he wanted to play with her and Bobo. + +He said he would love to. He said he liked robots too. He said he had a break. He said he would show them the best spots in the park. + +Lily and Bobo were happy. They made a new friend. They played with Ben until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and promised to come back. They had a wonderful day. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to smell the flowers and watch the bugs. She saw a bee on a yellow flower. She wanted to touch it. + +"Mind the bee, Lily," her mom said. "It can sting you if you make it mad." + +Lily did not mind the bee. She thought it was pretty and fuzzy. She reached out her hand to pet it. The bee did not like that. It buzzed and flew away. + +Lily followed the bee. She wanted to be its friend. She ran after it across the grass. The bee flew to another flower. Lily tried to catch it. + +"Mind the bee, Lily," her mom said again. "It is not a regular toy. It is a living thing. It needs space and respect." + +Lily did not mind the bee. She thought it was fun and fast. She jumped to grab it. The bee did not like that. It turned and stung her. + +Lily cried out loud. She felt a sharp pain in her finger. She dropped the bee and ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her and kissed her. + +"Mind the bee, Lily," her mom said softly. "It was scared and angry. It hurt you to protect itself. I'm sorry you got stung. Let me put some ice on it." + +Lily minded the bee. She learned her lesson. She was sorry she bothered it. She looked at the bee on the ground. It was not moving. She felt sad. + +"Is the bee okay, mom?" she asked. + +"No, Lily," her mom said sadly. "The bee died. When it stings, it loses its stinger and its life. It was a big sacrifice for the bee." + +Lily felt sorry for the bee. She wished she had left it alone. She realized it was not a regular toy. It was a living thing. It deserved space and respect. She said a quiet sorry to the bee. She hoped it was happy in bee heaven. +Tom and Anna were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. But there were many mosquitoes in the garden. The mosquitoes liked to bite Tom and Anna. They made them itch and hurt. + +"Ow!" Tom said. "A mosquito bit me on my arm. It is red and swollen. I don't like mosquitoes. They are mean and bad." + +"Me too!" Anna said. "A mosquito bit me on my leg. It is red and swollen. I don't like mosquitoes. They are mean and bad." + +Tom and Anna were sad and angry. They wanted to play, but the mosquitoes made them stop. They looked for something to make them feel better. + +"I know!" Tom said. "Let's rub some mud on our bites. Mud is cool and soft. It will make our bites go away." + +"Good idea!" Anna said. "Let's find some mud. Mud is cool and soft. It will make our bites go away." + +Tom and Anna ran to the pond. They found some mud near the water. They rubbed some mud on their bites. They felt better. They smiled and hugged. + +"Look!" Tom said. "Our bites are not red and swollen anymore. They are brown and dry. The mud helped us. We are successful." + +"Yes!" Anna said. "Our bites are not red and swollen anymore. They are brown and dry. The mud helped us. We are successful." + +Tom and Anna were happy. They learned that mud can help with mosquito bites. They learned that they can solve their problems together. They learned that they are smart and brave. They went back to play in the garden. They did not let the mosquitoes stop them. They had fun. + +The moral value of the story is: You can find solutions to your problems with creativity and cooperation. You can overcome challenges with courage and optimism. You can have fun despite difficulties. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dollhouse. The dollhouse had many rooms, furniture, and dolls. It was a luxury toy that their grandma gave them for their birthday. + +One day, Lily and Ben decided to display their dollhouse in the living room. They wanted to show their mom and dad how nice it was. They carried the dollhouse carefully and put it on a table. They arranged the dolls and furniture in each room. They were very proud of their work. + +"Look, mom and dad, this is our dollhouse!" Lily said, pointing to the toy. "It is very tall and pretty. Do you like it?" + +Mom and dad came to see the dollhouse. They smiled and nodded. They said it was a beautiful dollhouse and they were happy that Lily and Ben enjoyed it. + +"Can we play with it here?" Ben asked. "We want to make stories with the dolls." + +Mom and dad said yes, but they had to be careful not to break anything. They also said they had to clean up after they were done. Lily and Ben agreed. They thanked mom and dad and started to play with their dollhouse. They had a lot of fun making stories with the dolls. They were very happy with their luxury toy. +Lily and Ben liked to play near the lake. They saw a fisherman with a big hat and a long stick. He threw the stick in the water and waited for a fish. + +"Can we talk to him?" Lily asked Ben. + +"OK, but be quiet. He does not like noise," Ben said. + +They walked to the fisherman and said hello. He looked at them and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you like fish?" he asked. + +"Yes, we do. They are yummy and shiny," Lily said. + +"Can we see your fish?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, come here. I have some in this basket," the fisherman said. + +He showed them his basket. There were many fish of different colors and sizes. Lily and Ben were amazed. + +"They are so pretty. Can we touch them?" Lily asked. + +"Be careful, they have sharp fins. You can touch them gently," the fisherman said. + +He let them touch the fish. They felt cold and wet and slippery. Lily and Ben giggled. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very nice," Ben said. + +"You are welcome, kids. You are very polite," the fisherman said. + +They heard a loud honk. It was their mom in the car. She came to pick them up. + +"Time to go, Lily and Ben. Say goodbye to the fisherman," she said. + +"Bye, mister. Thank you for the fish," Lily and Ben said. + +"Bye, kids. Have a good day," the fisherman said. + +They ran to the car and got in. Their mom drove away. + +"Did you have fun?" she asked. + +"Yes, we did. We saw a fisherman and his fish. He was very nice," Lily said. + +"He let us touch the fish. They were cold and wet and slippery," Ben said. + +"That sounds fun. Did he remind you of anyone?" their mom asked. + +They thought for a moment. + +"He reminded us of grandpa. He likes to fish too. And he has a big hat and a long stick," Lily said. + +"Yes, he does. He also likes to tell stories about his fish. Maybe we can visit him soon," their mom said. + +They nodded and smiled. They loved their grandpa. + +They did not see the angry duck that chased the fisherman away. The duck did not like anyone near his lake. He quacked and bit the fisherman's hat and stick. The fisherman ran and yelled. + +"Go away, you silly duck. You are not the boss of the lake," he said. + +But the duck did not listen. He followed the fisherman until he was far away from the lake. The duck was happy. He had his lake back. He swam and splashed and quacked. He did not like fisherman. He liked fish. He ate some of the fish that the fisherman left behind. They were yummy and shiny. The duck was full and sleepy. He took a nap on the shore. He dreamed of fish. He was a happy duck. +Tom and Mia liked to play soccer in the park. They were good players and had fun. One day, they saw a new boy with an enormous ball. It was bigger than Tom and Mia's heads. The boy asked them if they wanted to play with him. + +"Wow, what a big ball!" Tom said. "Can we try it?" + +"Sure, but be careful. It's very heavy and hard," the boy said. + +Tom and Mia took turns to kick the ball. It was fun, but also difficult. The ball was so heavy that it hurt their feet. And it was so hard that it bounced very high and fast. + +"Watch out!" the boy shouted, as the ball flew towards a window. + +But it was too late. The ball smashed the window and made a loud noise. A man came out of the house and looked very angry. + +"Who did this?" he yelled. "Who broke my window?" + +Tom and Mia were scared. They looked at the boy, but he ran away. He left his enormous ball behind. + +Tom and Mia regretted playing with the boy and his ball. They wished they had stayed with their own ball. They said sorry to the man and helped him clean up the glass. They learned a lesson: not all new things are good. Sometimes, they can cause trouble. +Lily liked to draw on the blackboard. She had many colors of chalk. She drew flowers and stars and hearts. She was happy. + +One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Ben. He was shy and did not talk much. He sat next to Lily. Lily wanted to be his friend. + +She asked him, "Do you want to draw with me?" She gave him a blue chalk. Ben nodded and smiled. He took the chalk and drew a big fish on the blackboard. Lily liked his fish. She said, "That is a nice fish. You are good at drawing." + +Ben was happy. He said, "Thank you. You are good at drawing too." He gave her a yellow chalk. Lily drew a sun next to his fish. They drew more things together. They had fun. + +The teacher saw them and said, "Lily and Ben, you are very helpful. You are making the blackboard look beautiful. You belong in this class. You are good friends." She gave them a sticker each. Lily and Ben were proud. They hugged each other. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. But today, Ben is lazy. He does not want to run, or swing, or slide. He just sits on the bench and looks at the sky. + +"Ben, why are you lazy?" Anna asks. "Don't you want to have fun?" + +Ben sighs. "I am not lazy. I am worry. I have a big test tomorrow. I don't know the answers." + +Anna smiles. "You don't have to worry, Ben. You are smart. You can do the test. I will help you study. Come on, let's go to my house. We can read the books and practice the questions. Then we can play some more." + +Anna takes Ben's hand and pulls him off the bench. Ben feels a little better. He likes Anna. She is a good friend. She encourages him to try. He thinks maybe he can do the test. He thinks maybe he can have fun. He follows Anna to her house. They study and play. They are happy. +Anna was very happy. Today was her birthday. She had a cake with candles and a big balloon. She had many friends to play with. She had a lot of fun. + +But the best part was the gift from her big brother Tom. He had a surprise for her. He said he would show her after the cake. Anna was curious. What could it be? + +Tom took her hand and led her to the backyard. There was a small box with a ribbon. He gave it to Anna and said, "This is for you. Be gentle, okay?" Anna nodded and opened the box. + +Inside was a tiny kitten. It was white and fluffy and had blue eyes. It meowed softly and licked Anna's finger. Anna gasped. She loved kittens. She had always wanted one. She hugged Tom and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's the best gift ever!" + +Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you like it. Her name is Snowy. She's very sweet and gentle. You have to take good care of her, okay?" Anna nodded and said, "Okay, I will. I will feed her and play with her and cuddle her. She's my new friend." + +Anna and Tom took Snowy inside and showed her to their parents and friends. Everyone said how cute and lovely she was. Anna was very proud and happy. She had the best birthday ever. +Lily was a flower who liked to bloom. She had many petals of pink and white, and she smelled very nice. She lived in a garden with other flowers, but she was the most popular. Everyone wanted to see her and talk to her. + +One day, a big fire came to the garden. It was very hot and scary. Lily and the other flowers tried to hide, but the fire was too fast. It burned the leaves and the stems and the petals. Lily felt very sad and hurt. + +"Help me, help me!" she cried. "I don't want to die!" + +A bird heard her cry and flew to her. He was a blue jay, with bright feathers and a loud voice. He saw Lily and the other flowers in the ash. He felt sorry for them. + +"Don't worry, little flower," he said. "I will help you. I will take you to a new place, where you can bloom again." + +He picked up Lily gently with his beak and flew away. He carried her over the hills and the rivers, until he found a sunny spot. He put her down on the soft soil and watered her with his wings. + +"Here you are, little flower," he said. "This is your new home. You will be happy here. You will make new friends. You will bloom again." + +Lily looked around and saw other flowers like her. They smiled and welcomed her. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. She thanked the bird and smiled back. + +"Thank you, bird," she said. "You are very kind. You saved me. You are my friend." + +The bird nodded and flew away. He was happy to help. He wished Lily well and hoped to see her again. + +Lily felt a new hope in her life. She was not afraid anymore. She was ready to bloom again. She was still popular, but she was also grateful. She was a happy flower. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a class today. They do not want to go. The class is boring. The teacher is mean. The sky is gloomy. It looks like rain. + +"Let's run away!" Lily says to Tom. "We can speed to the lake and see the ducks." + +"OK!" Tom says. "But we have to be careful. The teacher will be angry if she finds us." + +They grab their backpacks and sneak out of the park. They run as fast as they can. They speed past the cars and the shops and the people. They feel happy and free. + +They reach the lake. They see the ducks. The ducks are swimming and quacking. Lily and Tom laugh and clap. They feed the ducks some bread. They forget about the class and the teacher and the gloomy sky. + +But then they hear a loud voice. It is the teacher. She has followed them. She is very angry. She scolds them and grabs their hands. She drags them back to the class. Lily and Tom are sad and scared. They wish they could stay with the ducks. They wish they could speed away again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. The box is old and rough. It has holes and scratches. + +"Look, a box!" Tom says. "We can make something with it." + +"What can we make?" Mia asks. + +Tom thinks hard. He has an idea. "We can make a car!" he says. "We can cut windows and doors. We can draw wheels and lights. We can pretend to drive." + +Mia likes the idea. She nods. "Yes, let's make a car!" + +They get scissors and markers. They cut and draw. They work hard. Soon, they have a car. The car is old and rough, but they don't care. They are happy. + +They get inside the car. They hold the markers as steering wheels. They make noises. "Vroom, vroom!" Tom says. "Beep, beep!" Mia says. They drive around the park. They have fun. They make a car. +Lily and Ben were excited to mail a letter to their grandma. They had drawn pictures of their family and their pets on a big paper. They folded the paper and put it in an envelope. They wrote "To Grandma" on the front. + +They walked with their mom to the post office. They saw a big blue box with a slot on the side. Mom said, "This is where we mail the letter. You have to put it in the slot and it will go to grandma's house." + +Lily and Ben took turns holding the letter. They wanted to mail it together. They reached up to the slot and pushed the letter in. They heard a thud as it fell inside the box. + +"Bye bye, letter!" they said. "We love you, grandma!" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Grandma will be very happy to get your letter. She loves you too." + +They held mom's hand and walked back home. They felt a warm breeze on their faces and a tickle in their palms. They looked and saw that they had picked up some seeds from the flowers along the way. They decided to plant them in their garden and see if they would grow. They were excited to see what would happen. +Anna likes to skip. She skips in the park, she skips in the yard, she skips in the house. She skips with her mom, she skips with her dad, she skips with her dog. She skips all day long. + +One day, Anna finds a chain. It is shiny and long and has many links. She thinks it is pretty and fun. She puts it around her neck and skips some more. She feels like a princess with a necklace. + +She skips to the big hill in the park. She wants to see how high she can skip. She runs and runs and then jumps. She skips so high, she feels like she can touch the sky. She laughs and smiles and skips some more. + +But then, something bad happens. The chain gets caught on a branch. Anna feels a tug and a snap. She falls to the ground and hurts her knee. She cries and cries and cries. The chain is broken and so is her heart. + +Her mom and dad hear her cry. They run to the hill and see what is wrong. They hug her and kiss her and say it is okay. They help her up and clean her knee. They tell her they love her and she is their princess. + +Anna stops crying and smiles. She still likes to skip, but she does not need a chain. She has her mom and dad and dog. They are her best friends. They skip with her all the way home. +Lily and Ben wanted to decorate the kitchen for Mom's birthday. They found some paper, crayons, scissors and glue. They cut out shapes and drew pictures of Mom, flowers, hearts and stars. They glued them on the wall and the fridge. They were very happy with their work. + +They saw a bowl of tomatoes on the counter. They thought they could use them to make more decorations. They took some tomatoes and smashed them with their hands. They made red splashes on the paper, the wall, the fridge and the floor. They giggled and said it looked like paint. + +Mom came home and saw the mess. She was very angry and sad. She shouted at Lily and Ben. "What have you done? You ruined the kitchen and the tomatoes! This is terrible! How could you do this to me on my birthday?" She started to cry. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They wanted to make Mom happy, not sad. They said they were sorry and tried to hug her. But Mom pushed them away. She said she needed some time alone. She went to her room and locked the door. + +Lily and Ben sat on the floor and cried. They wished they had not used the tomatoes. They wished they had not tried to decorate the kitchen. They wished they had a different birthday present for Mom. They wished they could make Mom love them again. +Tim and Mia were playing with sand in the park. They made a big castle with towers and walls and a flag. They were very happy and proud of their castle. + +"Look at our castle, it is so nice!" Mia said to Tim. + +"Yes, it is the best castle ever!" Tim said to Mia. + +But then a big boy came and saw their castle. He was mean and rude. He did not like their castle. He wanted to break it. + +"Hey, what is this? This castle is ugly and silly!" the big boy said. He kicked the castle with his foot and smashed it. Sand flew everywhere and some got in Tim and Mia's eyes. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim and Mia cried. They rubbed their eyes with their palms, but it hurt more. They could not see well. They were very sad and angry. + +"Stop it, stop it, you are bad!" Mia shouted at the big boy. + +"Ha, ha, ha, you are babies, you can't do anything!" the big boy laughed. He kicked more sand at them and ran away. + +Tim and Mia tried to wipe the sand from their eyes, but it was too hard. They needed help. They called for their mom and dad, but they were too far away. They could not hear them. + +They sat on the ground and cried. Their castle was gone. Their eyes were sore. The big boy was gone. They were alone. They wished they had never played with sand. It was a bad day. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play with trucks in the sand. They have big trucks and small trucks. They make roads and hills for the trucks. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Sam. He has a new truck. It is red and shiny. It has a horn and lights. Sam puts his truck in the sand and starts to play. + +Tom and Ben see Sam and his truck. They want to play with him. They go to Sam and say hello. + +"Hi, I am Tom. This is Ben. We like trucks. Can we play with you?" Tom says. + +"Hi, I am Sam. This is my truck. It is new. It is mine. You cannot play with it." Sam says. + +Tom and Ben are sad. They think Sam is not nice. They want to share their trucks with him, but he does not want to share his truck with them. + +"Why are you not nice? We have many trucks. We can share. Sharing is good. You can play with our trucks, and we can play with your truck." Ben says. + +"No, no, no. My truck is new. It is mine. You cannot touch it. Go away." Sam says. + +Tom and Ben are angry. They do not like Sam. They think he is selfish. They go back to their trucks and play. They ignore Sam. + +Sam plays with his truck alone. He makes noises and honks the horn. He thinks he is happy. But he is not. He is lonely. He sees Tom and Ben having fun with their trucks. They talk and laugh and help each other. He wants to join them. But he is afraid. He thinks they will not like him. He thinks they will not want to play with him. He thinks he made a mistake. + +He looks at his truck. It is red and shiny. But it is also dry. It has no sand on it. It has no roads or hills to drive on. It is boring. + +He looks at Tom and Ben's trucks. They are old and dirty. But they are also fun. They have sand on them. They have roads and hills to drive on. They are exciting. + +He thinks for a while. He makes a decision. He picks up his truck and walks to Tom and Ben. He says sorry. + +"Hi, I am Sam. I am sorry. I was not nice. I did not share. Can I play with you? Can I introduce my truck to your trucks?" Sam says. + +Tom and Ben are surprised. They look at Sam and his truck. They smile. They say yes. + +"Hi, Sam. We are happy. You can play with us. You can introduce your truck to our trucks. We can share. Sharing is good. What is your truck's name?" Tom says. + +"My truck's name is Red. He is new. He likes sand. He likes roads and hills. He likes horns and lights. He likes friends. Can he be friends with your trucks?" Sam says. + +"Of course he can. Our trucks like friends too. This is Big. He is big and strong. He can carry sand and rocks. This is Speedy. He is small and fast. He can zoom and jump. They are nice. They will like Red." Ben says. + +Sam is happy. He puts Red in the sand and starts to play with Tom and Ben. They make noises and honks and lights. They talk and laugh and help each other. They have fun. They are friends. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box of old toys in the attic. They were very happy and took out many toys to play with. + +"Look, I found a car!" Tim said, holding a red car with four wheels. + +"I found a doll!" Sam said, holding a doll with long hair and a dress. + +They played with the toys for a long time, until they heard their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Come on, let's go eat!" Tim said, putting the car back in the box. + +"No, I want to keep the doll!" Sam said, holding the doll tightly. + +"But you have to share! You can't take the doll!" Tim said, trying to grab the doll from Sam. + +"No, it's mine! Go away!" Sam said, pushing Tim away. He was very rude. + +Tim was angry and sad. He ran downstairs to tell his mom what Sam did. Sam stayed in the attic with the doll. + +The next day, Tim and Sam went to the attic again. Tim wanted to play with the car, but he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere, but the car was gone. + +"Where is the car?" Tim asked Sam. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's in the box." Sam said, lying. He had taken the car and hidden it under his bed. + +Tim opened the box and saw something that made him scream. The doll that Sam had taken was rotting. It had bugs and worms on it, and it smelled bad. The doll's hair was falling off, and its dress was torn. + +"What happened to the doll?" Tim asked, scared. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was old and bad." Sam said, lying again. He had left the doll in the attic, and forgot about it. + +Tim and Sam learned a lesson that day. They learned that being rude and selfish was not good. They learned that sharing and caring was better. They learned that toys were not important, but friends were. They said sorry to each other, and hugged. They threw away the rotting doll, and played with other toys. They were happy and kind. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and see what they did. They saw a big bug with many legs and a hard shell. It was a beetle. + +"Look, Lily, a beetle!" Tom said. "It is so big and shiny!" + +"Can I hold it?" Lily asked. She reached out her hand to the beetle. + +But the beetle did not want to be held. It was upset and scared. It used its legs to speed away from Lily's hand. It ran under a rock and hid. + +"Hey, come back!" Lily cried. She was upset too. She wanted to see the beetle up close. + +"Maybe it is shy," Tom said. "Maybe it does not like people." + +"Or maybe it is hungry," Lily said. "Maybe it wants some food." + +They looked around the garden for something to give the beetle. They found some leaves, some flowers, and some berries. They put them near the rock where the beetle was. + +"Here, beetle, we have some food for you," Tom said. "We are sorry we scared you. We just want to be your friends." + +They waited for the beetle to come out. They hoped it would like the food and not be upset anymore. They wanted to see it speed again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But they also liked to be nosy and see what other people were doing. + +One day, they saw a big truck parked near the park. It had a lot of boxes and tools inside. Tom and Lily wondered what was in the boxes and what the tools were for. They decided to sneak closer and have a look. + +"Let's open one of the boxes and see what's inside," Tom said. + +"No, we shouldn't. It's not ours. It belongs to the truck driver. He might get angry," Lily said. + +"Come on, don't be scared. I dare you to open one. It will be fun," Tom said. + +He grabbed one of the boxes and pulled it out of the truck. He opened it and saw a lot of wires and buttons. He started to play with them, making noises and flashing lights. + +"Wow, this is cool. Look, Lily, look what I can do," Tom said. + +Lily was curious and joined him. She picked up another box and opened it. She saw a lot of nails and hammers. She started to bang them on the ground, making holes and sparks. + +"Wow, this is fun. Look, Tom, look what I can do," Lily said. + +They were so busy playing with the boxes that they didn't notice the truck driver coming back. He saw them and got very angry. He shouted at them and told them to stop. He said they had made a big mess and a big wreck. He said they had broken his things and ruined his work. He said they had to pay for the damage and apologize. + +Tom and Lily were scared and sorry. They realized they had done something wrong. They said they were sorry and promised to never be nosy again. They learned their lesson and never dared to touch other people's things without permission. +Lily wanted a pet. She liked dogs and cats and rabbits and birds. She asked her mom and dad, "Please, can I have a pet?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "Maybe, but you have to show us you can take care of a pet. Pets need food and water and love and play." + +Lily nodded and said, "I can do that. I can feed and water and love and play with a pet." + +Her mom and dad took her to the pet store. There were many pets there. Lily saw a fluffy white dog, a striped orange cat, a brown and black rabbit, and a blue and yellow bird. She wanted them all, but she had to choose one. + +She looked at the dog. The dog barked and wagged its tail. Lily liked the dog, but it was too big and loud for her. She looked at the cat. The cat meowed and rubbed its head on the cage. Lily liked the cat, but it was too scratchy and sneaky for her. She looked at the rabbit. The rabbit hopped and nibbled on a carrot. Lily liked the rabbit, but it was too shy and fast for her. She looked at the bird. The bird chirped and flapped its wings. Lily liked the bird, but it was too noisy and messy for her. + +She felt sad and confused. She wanted a pet, but she did not know which one to pick. She looked around the pet store and saw a small tank with a green turtle. The turtle was quiet and calm. It swam and ate some lettuce. Lily walked to the tank and put her hand on the glass. The turtle looked at her and blinked. Lily smiled and said, "Hello, turtle. Do you want to be my pet?" + +The turtle nodded and said, "Yes, please. I want to be your pet." + +Lily was happy and surprised. She did not know turtles could talk. She asked the turtle, "What is your name?" + +The turtle said, "My name is Timmy. What is your name?" + +Lily said, "My name is Lily. I like you, Timmy. You are cute and smart and friendly." + +Timmy said, "I like you, Lily. You are kind and gentle and curious." + +Lily asked her mom and dad, "Please, can I have Timmy as my pet?" + +Her mom and dad looked at Lily and Timmy. They saw they liked each other. They said, "Yes, you can have Timmy as your pet. But you have to take care of him. He needs a bigger tank and a warmer lamp and some rocks and plants." + +Lily said, "I will take care of him. I will give him a nice home and lots of love." + +Timmy said, "Thank you, Lily. You are the best friend I ever had." + +Lily and Timmy hugged and kissed. They were happy and excited. They left the pet store with Lily's mom and dad. They went to their new home together. They were not nervous anymore. They were a family. +Tom was a soldier. He had a big hat and a gun. He liked to help people and fight bad guys. One day, he went to a far place with his friends. They had to walk a lot and cross a river. + +In the river, Tom saw a little girl. She was crying and wet. She had no mommy or daddy. Tom felt sorry for her. He said, "Hello, little girl. What is your name?" + +The girl said, "I am Mia. I am lost. The bad guys came and took my home and my family. I ran away and fell in the river. I am cold and scared." + +Tom said, "Don't cry, Mia. I will help you. I am a soldier. I will carry you to a safe place. You can stay with me and my friends. We will give you food and clothes and toys. You are a pretty girl. You are brave and strong." + +Tom picked up Mia and carried her in his arms. He crossed the river and walked to his camp. He gave Mia a blanket and a hug. He said, "You are safe now, Mia. You are my friend. I will take care of you." + +Mia smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good soldier. You are my hero. I like you." + +Tom smiled and said, "You are welcome, Mia. I like you too." +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their ball. They would bounce it high and low, and catch it with their hands. One day, they saw a big wallet on the street. It was brown and shiny, and had many cards and papers inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "It must belong to someone rich. Let's take it home and see what we can buy with it." + +"No, Ben, that's not right," Sam said. "We should find the owner and give it back. Maybe they need it for something important. How would you feel if you lost your wallet?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered how sad he was when he lost his favorite toy car. He did not like that feeling. He did not want to make someone else feel that way. + +"Okay, Sam, you are right," Ben said. "Let's find the owner and give it back. Maybe they will be happy and thank us." + +They looked around and saw a busy lady walking fast. She had a bag that matched the wallet. They ran after her and called out. + +"Excuse me, lady, is this your wallet?" Sam asked, holding up the wallet. + +The lady stopped and looked at them. She was surprised and relieved. + +"Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!" she said. "Yes, this is my wallet. I was looking for it everywhere. I need it to pay for my bus and buy some food. You are very kind and honest boys. Here, take this as a reward." She gave them each a candy and a smile. + +Ben and Sam felt happy and proud. They learned that it is better to be honest and helpful than to be greedy and selfish. They enjoyed their candy and their ball, and bounced it all the way home. +Lily liked to play with her toy cars. She had many cars of different colors and sizes. She liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. She liked to pretend that they were going to a factory. + +A factory was a big place where people made things. Lily's dad worked in a factory. He made chairs and tables. He was very strong. He could lift heavy things and use loud machines. Lily wanted to see the factory. She wanted to see what her dad did. + +One day, Lily's dad said he would take her to the factory. He said he would allow her to see his work. Lily was very happy. She put on her coat and shoes. She took her favorite car. It was red and shiny. She said goodbye to her mom and got in the car with her dad. + +They drove to the factory. It was a huge building with many windows and doors. Lily saw smoke and steam coming out of it. She heard noises and beeps. She was curious and excited. She held her dad's hand as they walked inside. + +Her dad showed her around the factory. He showed her the machines that cut and shaped the wood. He showed her the tools that drilled and nailed the pieces together. He showed her the paint that made the chairs and tables colorful. He showed her his friends who worked with him. They smiled and waved at Lily. They said she was cute and brave. + +Lily liked the factory. She liked seeing how her dad made things. She liked learning new words and sounds. She liked meeting new people. She was proud of her dad. He was strong and smart. He made beautiful things. She hugged him and thanked him for allowing her to see his work. She said she loved him. He said he loved her too. They went back to the car and drove home. Lily played with her car on the way. She pretended it was going to the factory too. She had a lot of fun. She had a great day. +Ben was a small boy who liked to read big books. He had many books in his room, but his favorite was a book about animals. He liked to look at the pictures and learn the names of the animals. + +One day, he wanted to show his book to his friend Lily, who came to play with him. He ran to his room and grabbed the book from his shelf. But he was in such a hurry that he did not see his toy car on the floor. He stumbled on the car and fell down. The book flew out of his hands and landed on the ground. Some of the pages tore and came out. + +Ben started to cry. He loved his book and he did not want it to be broken. He picked up the book and the pages and hugged them. Lily came to his room and saw him crying. She asked him what happened. + +"I wanted to show you my book, but I stumbled on my car and the book broke. Look, the pages are torn. I'm sorry, Lily. I'm a bad friend," Ben said. + +Lily hugged him and said, "You're not a bad friend, Ben. You're a good friend. You wanted to share your book with me. That's very nice of you. And it's okay, the book is not broken. We can fix it. We can tape the pages back together. And we can still read it and learn about the animals. Come on, let's do it together." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend, too. You're very kind and helpful. And you're right, we can fix the book. And we can still have fun with it. Come on, let's do it together." + +They went to the table and taped the pages back together. Then they sat down and read the book. They looked at the pictures and learned the names of the animals. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. They learned that books are precious and that they should be careful with them. They also learned that friends are precious and that they should be kind and supportive to each other. They were happy and grateful for their friendship and their book. +Tom likes to read novels. Novels are books with many words and stories. Tom has many novels in his room. He reads them every day. + +One day, Tom's sister Lily comes to his room. Lily is younger than Tom. She does not like novels. She likes to play with dolls and cars. She sees Tom's novels on his shelf. She wants to play with them. + +"Tom, can I have your novels?" Lily asks. + +"No, Lily. These are not toys. These are my novels. I like to read them. You can play with your dolls and cars," Tom says. + +Lily is angry. She does not listen to Tom. She grabs one of his novels and throws it at him. The novel strikes Tom on the head. It hurts. + +"Ow! Lily, that was stupid! Why did you do that?" Tom shouts. + +Lily laughs. She thinks it is funny. She grabs another novel and throws it at Tom. Tom dodges. The novel hits the wall. + +"Stop it, Lily! You are ruining my novels! Go away!" Tom yells. + +Lily does not stop. She throws more novels at Tom. Tom is very mad. He runs to Lily and tries to take the novels from her. They fight. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees the mess. She sees Tom and Lily fighting. She is not happy. + +"What is going on here? Why are you throwing novels? Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. + +Tom and Lily stop fighting. They look at Mom. They are scared. + +"Lily started it. She threw my novels at me. She is stupid," Tom says. + +"No, Tom started it. He did not let me play with his novels. He is mean," Lily says. + +Mom shakes her head. She is disappointed. + +"Both of you are wrong. Novels are not for throwing. They are for reading and learning. You should respect each other's things. You should not fight. You should say sorry," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They feel bad. They say sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I should not have thrown your novels. I will not do it again," Lily says. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I should have let you look at my novels. I will not be mean again," Tom says. + +Mom smiles. She hugs them. + +"That's good. I'm glad you are sorry. Now, let's clean up this mess. And then, maybe, we can read a novel together," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They help Mom clean up. They pick a novel. They sit on the bed. Mom reads to them. They listen. They learn. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They can speak to each other and make fun stories. + +One day, they hear a loud noise. It comes from the stair. They are scared. They think it is a monster. They run to their bed and hide under the blanket. They hold each other tight. + +They hear the noise again. It is closer. They close their eyes and hope it goes away. They hear a voice. It says, "Lily, Tom, where are you?" It is their mom. She is not a monster. She is looking for them. + +They peek out from the blanket. They see their mom. She is holding a big box. She smiles and says, "I have a surprise for you. Come and see." She puts the box on the floor and opens it. + +Lily and Tom get out of the bed. They run to the box. They see a new toy. It is a train. It has many cars and tracks. They are happy. They hug their mom and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." They forget about the noise and the stair. They play with the train and make new stories. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans, spoons and forks, and some flour and sugar. They were very playful and made a big mess. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Lily said, holding a bowl of flour and sugar. She used a teaspoon to scoop some and put it in her mouth. + +"Yuck!" Ben said, making a face. "That is not a cake, that is icky. You need eggs and milk and butter and baking powder to make a cake. And you need to put it in the oven, not eat it raw." + +Lily spit out the flour and sugar. She felt sad and angry. "You are mean, Ben. You don't know anything about cakes. I can make whatever I want. It is my cake and it is yummy." + +She threw the bowl at Ben, but missed. The bowl hit the floor and broke. Flour and sugar went everywhere. Lily and Ben heard a loud noise. It was their mom, coming into the kitchen. + +"What is going on here?" Mom said, looking at the mess. She was very worried. She saw the broken bowl, the flour and sugar, and the dirty pots and pans. She saw Lily and Ben, covered in white dust. "Did you two do this? This is very naughty. You could have hurt yourselves or each other. And you wasted a lot of food. You need to clean up this mess right now. And no more playing in the kitchen without asking me first." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They knew they had done something bad. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They helped Mom clean up the mess. They learned their lesson. They decided to play something else, something safer and nicer. They hugged Mom and said they loved her. Mom hugged them back and said she loved them too. She was not worried anymore. She was happy. +Tom and Anna were playing in the garden. They had a big box of toys and they liked to pretend they were kings and queens. Tom found a shiny crown in the box and put it on his head. He said, "I am the king of the garden. You have to do what I say." + +Anna did not like that. She wanted to be the queen. She said, "No, you are not the king. You are just a boy. Give me the crown. It is mine." She tried to grab the crown from Tom's head, but he was too fast. He ran away from her and laughed. + +Anna was angry. She looked around and saw a ball in the grass. She had an idea. She picked up the ball and threw it at Tom. She hoped to hit the crown and make it fall off. She threw the ball very hard and very fast. + +But she missed. The ball flew over Tom's head and hit a window. The window broke with a loud crash. Tom and Anna heard their mom scream from inside the house. They knew they were in trouble. They dropped the crown and the toys and ran to the house. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not mean to break the window." + +Their mom was not happy. She said, "You have to be careful when you play. You could have hurt someone or yourself. And you have to share your toys. The crown is not yours or his. It is for everyone to play with. Now you have to help me clean up the mess and pay for the window." + +Tom and Anna felt bad. They said, "Yes, mom. We will help you and we will share." They learned their lesson. They were not successful at being kings and queens. They were better at being friends. +Sara likes to sew with her mom. Mom has a big basket of cloth and thread. Sara has a small basket of cloth and thread. Mom teaches Sara how to make a stitch. A stitch is when you put the thread through the cloth with a needle. + +"Look, Sara, this is how you make a stitch. You push the needle in and out of the cloth. Then you pull the thread tight. See?" Mom says. + +"I see, Mom. Can I try?" Sara says. + +"Sure, Sara. Here is a needle and some thread. Be careful not to poke yourself. And here is a piece of cloth. You can make a stitch on it." Mom says. + +Sara takes the needle and the thread. She tries to make a stitch on the cloth. She pushes the needle in and out of the cloth. She pulls the thread tight. She makes a stitch. + +"Look, Mom, I made a stitch!" Sara says. + +"Good job, Sara! You made a stitch. Do you want to make another stitch?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom. I want to make another stitch. And another. And another. I want to add more stitches to the cloth." Sara says. + +Sara makes more stitches on the cloth. She adds more stitches until the cloth is full of stitches. She makes a pattern of stitches. She makes a flower, a star, a heart, and a smiley face. + +"Look, Mom, I made a pattern of stitches. Do you like it?" Sara says. + +"I love it, Sara! You made a beautiful pattern of stitches. You are very creative. Do you want to make something with your cloth?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom. I want to make something with my cloth. What can I make?" Sara says. + +"Well, you can make a lot of things with your cloth. You can make a scarf, a hat, a pillow, or a doll. What do you want to make?" Mom says. + +"I want to make a doll, Mom. A doll for me to play with. Can you help me?" Sara says. + +"Of course, Sara. I can help you. We can use some more cloth and some stuffing to make a doll. We can use your cloth as the doll's dress. We can use some buttons for the eyes and some yarn for the hair. We can sew them together with more stitches. Are you ready?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom. I am ready. Let's make a doll." Sara says. + +Sara and Mom work together to make a doll. They cut, sew, stuff, and decorate the doll. They use Sara's cloth as the dress. They use buttons, yarn, and more cloth to make the face and the hair. They use more stitches to join everything together. + +"Look, Mom, we made a doll. She is so pretty. Can I name her?" Sara says. + +"Sure, Sara. You can name her. What do you want to name her?" Mom says. + +"I want to name her Stitch. Because she is made of stitches. And because I love stitches. And because I love her." Sara says. + +"That is a lovely name, Sara. Stitch is a lucky doll. She has a wonderful maker and a wonderful friend. You can play with her and hug her and talk to her. She will always be with you." Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best mom. I love you. And I love Stitch. She is my new best friend. Can we go outside and play with her?" Sara says. + +"Sure, Sara. We can go outside and play with her. But first, let's put on our coats and hats. It is cold outside. And let's wrap Stitch in a scarf. We don't want her to get wet or dirty. We want her to stay dry and clean." Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. Let's do that. Let's put on our coats and hats. And let's wrap Stitch in a scarf. And let's go outside and play with her. And have fun. And be happy." Sara says. + +Sara and Mom put on their coats and hats. They wrap Stitch in a scarf. They go outside and play with her. They have fun. They are happy. They are a family. +Ben and Lily liked to play with models. They had models of cars, planes, animals and houses. They put them on the floor and made noises and stories with them. + +One day, Ben found a new model in a box. It was a model of a rocket. It was light and shiny and had stickers on it. Ben wanted to play with it, but Lily said no. + +"That is not yours, Ben. That is dad's model. He is making it for his work. He said we can't touch it. It is very important," Lily said. + +"I don't care. I want to play with it. It is a cool rocket. I can make it fly and zoom and blast," Ben said. He took the model out of the box and ran to the garden. + +Lily followed him and shouted, "Stop, Ben. You will break it. You will make dad sad. Give it back to me." + +But Ben did not listen. He threw the model in the air and pretended it was flying. He made loud noises and smiled. He did not see the big tree in front of him. The model hit the tree and fell to the ground. It broke into many pieces. It was destroyed. + +Ben looked at the model and felt bad. He started to cry. Lily came to him and said, "Oh, Ben. What did you do? You destroyed dad's model. He will be very angry. Why did you do that?" + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to play with it. It was so light and pretty. I didn't mean to destroy it. Can we fix it?" + +Lily shook her head. She said, "No, Ben. We can't fix it. It is too broken. We have to tell dad the truth. Maybe he can make another one. But you have to say sorry and promise not to touch his things again." + +Ben nodded. He said, "OK, Lily. I will say sorry and promise. I hope dad will forgive me. I love him." + +Lily hugged him. She said, "I love you too, Ben. Come on, let's go and find dad. Maybe he will not be too mad. He loves us too." +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. Lily saw a big flower that was pink and white. She ran to it and said, "Look, Tom, this flower is so beautiful! It has many petals and a yellow middle. Do you know what it is?" + +Tom followed her and looked at the flower. He shook his head and said, "No, I don't know. Maybe it is a rose or a daisy. Can we pick it and give it to Mom?" + +Lily nodded and reached for the flower. But as soon as she touched it, she felt a sharp pain in her finger. She screamed and dropped the flower. Tom saw a little bee flying away from the flower. He realized that the flower was not a rose or a daisy, but a sunflower. And the bee had stung Lily. + +He ran to Lily and said, "Are you okay, Lily? Let me see your finger. It is red and swollen. We need to go to Mom. This is an emergency!" + +Lily was crying and holding her finger. She said, "It hurts, Tom, it hurts a lot. Why did the bee do that? I just wanted to see the flower. It was so beautiful. It had bloomed today." + +Tom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. The bee was protecting the flower. It thought you were going to hurt it. But you didn't mean to. Come on, let's go to Mom. She will make it better. And maybe she will let us see the flower again when the bee is gone. It is a very beautiful flower. And you are a very brave girl." +Sara liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and papers. She drew flowers, animals, houses and people. Sometimes she made mistakes and wanted to change her drawings. She used an eraser to rub out the mistakes. The eraser was pink and soft. + +One day, Sara noticed that her eraser was getting smaller. She used it a lot and it wore out. She asked her mom, "Mom, why is my eraser shrinking?" + +Mom explained, "When you use your eraser, it rubs off some of its material on the paper. That's how it erases your mistakes. But that also means that your eraser loses some of its size. It's like when you cut your hair or nails. They grow back, but they are shorter for a while." + +Sara thought that was interesting. She wondered if her eraser could grow back too. She asked her mom, "Mom, can my eraser grow back?" + +Mom smiled and said, "No, honey, your eraser can't grow back. It's not alive like your hair or nails. It's made of rubber, which is a material that doesn't grow. But don't worry, you can always get a new eraser when this one is too small. Or you can use less eraser and more crayons. That way, you can make more drawings and less mistakes." + +Sara nodded and said, "OK, mom, I understand. Thank you for telling me. I will try to use less eraser and more crayons. I like to draw with many colors. It makes me happy." + +Mom hugged Sara and said, "I'm glad you like to draw, Sara. You are very creative and talented. I love your drawings. They make me happy too." +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, Tom found a shiny heart in the grass. It was red and gold and had a string. Tom put it around his neck and showed it to Lily. + +"Look what I found, Lily! It is a pretty heart. Do you like it?" Tom asked. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She liked the heart very much. She wanted to touch it and wear it too. But she did not say anything. She was a good friend and did not want to make Tom sad. + +But a black cat saw the heart and wanted it too. It was sneaky and fast. It jumped on Tom and scratched his face. Then it grabbed the heart with its teeth and ran away. + +Tom cried and Lily hugged him. They were both scared and hurt. They ran to find Tom's mom and told her what happened. + +Tom's mom was angry and sorry. She cleaned Tom's face and gave him a band-aid. She said she would try to find the cat and get the heart back. + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best. I hope you can return the heart. It was so pretty and I liked it a lot," Tom said. + +Lily hugged Tom again and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I liked the heart too, but you found it first. You are my best friend and I don't want you to be sad. Maybe we can find another heart together." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my best friend too. I don't need the heart to be happy. I have you and mom and that is enough." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and run around the house. But sometimes they get very tired and need to have a nap. + +One day, their mom says, "Tom and Lily, it is time for your nap. You have played a lot and you need to rest. Come on, let's go to your room." + +Tom and Lily do not want to have a nap. They want to keep playing. They say, "No, mom, we are not tired. We want to play more. Please, mom, can we play more?" + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Tom and Lily, you have to have a nap. It is good for you. You will feel better and have more energy. Trust me, you will have a successful nap. Now, come on, let's go to your room." + +Tom and Lily are not happy. They pout and whine. But they know they have to listen to mom. They follow mom to their room. Mom tucks them in their beds and gives them a kiss. She says, "Good night, Tom and Lily. Have a sweet dream. I love you." + +Tom and Lily close their eyes. They try to stay awake. But they are very tired. They fall asleep quickly. They have a successful nap. They dream of playing with their toys and running around the house. They wake up happy and refreshed. They hug mom and say, "Thank you, mom, for making us have a nap. We feel better and have more energy. We love you, mom." +Lily and Max liked to play in the old palace. It was big and had many rooms to explore. But some parts of the palace were bad. They were dark and smelly and had things that rot. Lily and Max knew not to go there. + +One day, they found a purple door in the palace. It had a shiny lock and a sign that said "Do not open". Lily and Max were curious. They wanted to see what was behind the purple door. + +"Let's open it!" said Max. He tried to pull the lock with his hands, but it was too hard. + +"No, we can't!" said Lily. She was scared. She remembered the sign and the things that rot. "It might be dangerous!" + +But Max did not listen. He found a big stick and hit the lock with it. The lock broke and the purple door opened. Lily and Max looked inside. + +They saw a big pile of bones. They were white and brown and had holes and cracks. They were the bones of the people who used to live in the palace. They had rot a long time ago. + +Lily and Max screamed and ran away. They never played in the old palace again. They learned to obey the signs and stay away from the things that rot. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many pears. The pears are green and yellow and look yummy. + +"Let's pick some pears!" Ben says. He runs to the tree and tries to reach a pear. But the pears are too high. He jumps and jumps, but he cannot get one. + +Anna has an idea. She sees a rope on the ground. She picks up the rope and ties it to a branch. She makes a swing. She says to Ben, "Come, I will push you. Then you can grab a pear." + +Ben likes the idea. He sits on the swing and holds the rope. Anna pushes him hard. He swings up and down, up and down. He feels happy and excited. He sees a big pear near him. He stretches his hand and tries to catch it. + +But then, he hears a loud ring. It is his mom's phone. She is calling him from the bench. She says, "Ben, it is time to go home. We have to catch the bus." + +Ben is sad. He wants to stay and play. He wants to eat a pear. He says to Anna, "I have to go. I'm sorry. Can we play again tomorrow?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Yes, of course. We can play again tomorrow. Maybe we can get a pear then." + +Ben smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. Bye-bye." + +He jumps off the swing and runs to his mom. He hugs her and says, "I had fun, mom. But I didn't get a pear." + +His mom smiles. She says, "That's okay, Ben. Maybe next time. Look, I have a surprise for you. I bought you a pear from the store. Here, you can have it now." + +Ben is happy. He takes the pear and bites it. It is sweet and juicy. He says, "Mmm, this is a good pear. Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +He looks at the tree. He sees Anna waving at him. He waves back. He thinks, "Anna is a good friend. The park is a good place. The pear is a good fruit. I am a lucky boy." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big window. They can see the garden and the sky from the window. + +One day, they hear a noise outside. They run to the window and look. They see a big truck. The truck is yellow and loud. It has a long arm. The arm can turn and lift things. The truck is helping to build a new house next door. + +"Wow, look at the truck!" Lily says. "It is so big and strong. I want to be a truck driver when I grow up." + +"Me too!" Ben says. "The truck can do many things. It can turn and move and carry. It is so cool." + +They watch the truck for a long time. They see it turn and lift bricks and wood and metal. They see the workers talk and work. They see the new house grow. + +They want to play with the truck. They have a toy truck in their room. It is small and red and has wheels. They take the toy truck and pretend to be truck drivers. They make noises and move the toy truck around. They are playful and happy. + +"Beep beep!" Lily says. "I am turning the truck. Watch out, Ben!" + +"Vroom vroom!" Ben says. "I am lifting the bricks. Help me, Lily!" + +They have fun with the toy truck. They forget about the big truck outside. They are too busy playing. They are twins and they are friends. They love their room and their window and their toys. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to go on trips with their mom and dad. One day, they went to a big city with many old buildings. Mom and dad wanted to see a temple, a place where people pray and sing. Tom and Lily did not know what a temple was, but they decided to go with them. + +The temple was very big and had many steps. Mom and dad told Tom and Lily to be quiet and respectful inside. They walked into a dark room with many statues and candles. Tom and Lily thought it was boring. They wanted to play and run and have fun. They saw a door that led to another room. They decided to sneak away and see what was there. + +The other room was bright and colorful. It had many paintings and flowers and bells. Tom and Lily liked it better than the dark room. They saw a big bell hanging from the ceiling. They decided to ring it and make a loud noise. They climbed on a stool and reached for the rope. They pulled it hard and the bell rang. + +DONG! DONG! DONG! + +The sound was so loud that it made the whole temple shake. Tom and Lily were scared and jumped off the stool. They ran back to the dark room, where mom and dad were looking for them. They saw their faces and knew they were in trouble. They decided to say sorry and promise to be good. Mom and dad were angry, but also relieved. They hugged them and took them outside. They decided to skip the rest of the temple and go to the park instead. Tom and Lily were happy and learned their lesson. They decided to listen to mom and dad next time. +Lila and Tom were waiting for their dad to arrive. He had been away for a long time, working in a far place. He said he would bring them a surprise in his big case. + +They looked out of the window and saw snow falling. It was very cold and icy outside. They put on their coats and hats and ran to the door. + +"Look, there he is!" Lila shouted, pointing to a car that stopped in front of their house. "Daddy, daddy!" + +They ran to hug him and help him with his case. He smiled and kissed them. + +"Hello, my sweeties! I missed you so much! How are you?" + +"We are good, daddy! We are happy you are here!" Tom said. + +"Me too, buddy! Me too! Now, let's go inside and see what I have for you in my case. It's something very special!" + +They followed him into the house, curious and excited. He opened his case and took out two small boxes wrapped in colorful paper. + +"Here you go, Lila and Tom. These are for you. I hope you like them!" + +They tore the paper and opened the boxes. Inside, they found two beautiful snow globes, with tiny houses and trees and people inside. When they shook them, they saw glittery snowflakes swirling around. + +"Wow, daddy! They are so pretty! Thank you!" Lila said, holding hers close to her face. + +"They are amazing, daddy! Thank you!" Tom said, admiring his. + +"You're welcome, my loves. They are from the place where I was working. It's called Switzerland. It's a country where it snows a lot. Do you want to hear more about it?" + +"Yes, please, daddy! Tell us more!" Lila and Tom said, sitting on the couch with him. + +He hugged them and started to tell them stories about Switzerland, while they looked at their snow globes and imagined they were there. They felt warm and happy, and forgot about the icy weather outside. They were glad their dad was home. +Lily and Ben are playing pirates in the backyard. They have a big box that is their ship and a map that shows where the treasure is. They put their hats and swords on and get ready to sail. + +"Are you ready, Captain Lily?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I am, First Mate Ben. Let's load the ship with our snacks and toys. We might need them on our adventure," Lily says. + +They put some cookies, juice, books and dolls in the box. They also take a shovel and a bucket to dig the treasure. They close the box and pretend to steer it with a stick. + +"Look at the map, Ben. Where do we have to go?" Lily says. + +Ben looks at the map. It is a drawing that Lily made with crayons. It has a big X on a hill with a tree. + +"We have to go to the hill with the tree. That's where the X is. That's where the treasure is," Ben says. + +They push the box across the grass and pretend to see waves and sharks and islands. They make noises like "Ahoy!" and "Arrr!" and "Shiver me timbers!" They have a lot of fun. + +They reach the hill with the tree and stop the box. They get out and look around. + +"Here we are, Captain Lily. This is the spot. Let's dig the treasure," Ben says. + +They take the shovel and the bucket and start to dig. They dig and dig and dig. They make a big hole. + +"Did you find anything, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"No, I didn't, Lily. Did you?" Ben says. + +"No, I didn't, Ben. Maybe the map is wrong. Maybe there is no treasure," Lily says. + +They are sad and tired. They sit on the edge of the hole and look at the map. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" the voice says. + +They look up and see a man. He is wearing a hat and a coat and a beard. He is holding a big bag. + +He is the gardener. He works for Lily's mom. He was hiding behind the tree. + +He smiles and winks at them. + +"I see you have a map. Do you like pirates?" he says. + +"Yes, we do. We are pirates. We are looking for treasure. But we can't find any," Lily says. + +"Well, maybe I can help you. I have a secret. Do you want to hear it?" he says. + +"Yes, please. Tell us," Ben says. + +The gardener opens his bag and shows them what is inside. + +It is full of gold coins and jewels and pearls. It sparkles and shines. + +"This is my treasure. I found it in a cave. I was going to take it to the bank. But I saw you playing pirates. And I thought you might like it. Do you want some?" he says. + +Lily and Ben can't believe their eyes. They are so happy and excited. + +"Yes, yes, yes. Thank you, thank you, thank you," they say. + +The gardener gives them some coins and jewels and pearls. He puts them in their bucket. + +"Here you go, kids. This is your treasure. You can keep it. You can play with it. You can share it. You can do whatever you want with it. But don't tell anyone. It's our secret. OK?" he says. + +"OK. We won't tell anyone. It's our secret. Thank you, thank you, thank you," they say. + +The gardener smiles and winks at them again. + +"You're welcome, kids. You're very good pirates. You're very brave and smart and kind. I'm glad I met you. Now, I have to go. Goodbye and good luck," he says. + +He closes his bag and walks away. He whistles a pirate song. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They look at their bucket. They look at the map. + +They hug and laugh and cheer. + +They found the treasure. They are rich. They are happy. + +They are the best pirates ever. +Anna and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make sounds like vroom and beep when they move the cars on the floor. + +One day, they find a new car in the toy box. It is a big red car that can speed very fast. Anna and Ben both want to play with it. + +"It is my turn!" Anna says. She grabs the car and runs away. + +"No, it is my turn!" Ben says. He chases after her and tries to get the car. + +They run around the room, bumping into things and making a lot of noise. Their mom is in the kitchen, making a cake. She hears the noise and comes to see what is going on. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. She sees the big red car in Anna's hand and the angry look on Ben's face. + +"We are playing with the car!" Anna says. + +"But it is not your car!" mom says. "It is dad's car. He got it as a gift from his friend. It is a special car that can play opera music. It is not a toy for children." + +"Opera music?" Anna and Ben ask. They do not know what opera is. + +"Yes, opera music. It is a kind of music where people sing very loud and high. Some people like it, but some people do not. Dad likes it, but I do not. It gives me a headache." mom says. + +She takes the car from Anna and shows them a button on the side. She presses the button and the car starts to play opera music. Anna and Ben cover their ears. They do not like the music. It is too loud and high. + +"Stop it, stop it!" they cry. + +"Okay, okay, I will stop it." mom says. She presses the button again and the music stops. She puts the car on a high shelf where Anna and Ben cannot reach it. + +"Sorry, kids, but you cannot play with this car. It is dad's car and he will be very sad if you break it or lose it. You can play with your other cars, but please do not make so much noise. I am making a cake for dad's birthday and I need to concentrate." mom says. + +Anna and Ben feel bad. They did not know it was dad's car. They did not mean to make mom angry. They say sorry to mom and hug her. + +"It is okay, I forgive you. But next time, ask me before you take something that is not yours. And be careful with your toys. You do not want to hurt yourselves or the things in the room." mom says. + +She goes back to the kitchen to finish the cake. Anna and Ben go back to the toy box and look for another car to play with. They find a small blue car that can make funny noises. They like the funny noises. They play with the small blue car and laugh. + +They do not speed or play opera music. They are happy and quiet. Mom is happy and quiet too. She makes a thin cake with chocolate and candles. She hopes dad will like it. She hopes he will not play opera music too loud. She loves dad, but she does not love opera. +Lila liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many dresses and hats and shoes for them. She liked to make them look pretty and graceful. She had a special dress that was red and soft, like velvet. She wanted to put it on her favorite doll, Rosie. + +But the dress was too small for Rosie. It did not fit her. Lila tried to pull and tug, but the dress would not go over Rosie's head. Lila felt sad and angry. She did not want to rip the dress. She loved the dress. + +She asked her mom for help. "Mom, can you make this dress fit Rosie? It is too small for her. I want her to wear it. It is so pretty and soft." + +Mom looked at the dress and the doll. She smiled and said, "I'm sorry, Lila, but this dress is not for Rosie. It is for your other doll, Lily. Lily is smaller than Rosie. The dress will fit her. Why don't you try it on her?" + +Lila looked at Lily. She was sitting on the shelf, wearing a blue dress. Lila did not like the blue dress. She wanted Lily to wear the red dress. She took Lily and the red dress from Mom. She put the dress on Lily. It fit her perfectly. Lily looked pretty and graceful in the red dress. + +Lila felt happy. She said, "Thank you, Mom. You are right. The dress is for Lily. She looks beautiful. I like her now. Can I play with her and Rosie?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Of course, you can. I'm glad you like Lily. She is a nice doll. You can play with both of them. But be careful with the dress. It is very delicate. Don't pull or tug it. It might tear." + +Lila hugged Mom and said, "I will be careful, Mom. I love you. And I love my dolls. And I love the red dress. It is my favorite dress." +Lily and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw some fish and crabs and shells. They were having fun. + +"Look, Lily, a pink shark!" Ben said, pointing to a big toy shark that someone had left on the shore. He ran to get it and held it in his arms. "It's mine now!" + +"No, Ben, that's not yours. That's someone else's toy. You have to give it back," Lily said. She tried to take the shark from Ben, but he held it tight. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" Ben shouted. He ran away from Lily and into the water. He wanted to swim with the pink shark. + +"Ben, stop! That's dangerous!" Lily yelled. She ran after him, but the water was too deep for her. She saw a real shark fin in the water, near Ben. She was scared. + +"Mom, Dad, help! Ben is in trouble!" Lily screamed. She waved her arms and hoped they would see her. + +Mom and Dad heard Lily and saw the shark. They quickly swam to Ben and grabbed him. They pulled him out of the water and away from the shark. They hugged him and checked if he was okay. + +"Ben, you are very lucky. That shark could have hurt you. Why did you go so far into the water?" Mom asked. + +"I wanted to swim with the pink shark. It's mine," Ben said, still holding the toy shark. + +"Ben, that's not a real shark. That's a toy. And it's not yours. You have to give it back to the owner. You can't take things that don't belong to you," Dad said. + +"But I like it. It's pink and soft and cute," Ben said. + +"I know, Ben, but it's not fair to the person who bought it. Maybe they are looking for it. Maybe they are sad. How would you feel if someone took your favorite toy?" Mom said. + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered his teddy bear that he loved so much. He would be very sad if someone took it. He looked at the pink shark and felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, Dad, Lily. I was wrong. I don't want to make anyone sad. I will give the pink shark back," Ben said. + +"That's very good, Ben. We are proud of you. You learned a lesson today. And you are safe. That's what matters most," Mom said. + +They all hugged and walked back to the shore. They found the owner of the pink shark, a little girl named Mia. She was happy to see her toy again. She thanked Ben for returning it and said he could play with it for a while. Ben and Mia became friends and played with the pink shark together. Lily joined them too. They all had fun. They prevented the shark from being lonely. +Lila and Ben like to collect things. They collect rocks, shells, leaves, and feathers. They have a big box where they keep their collections. They like to show their collections to their mom and dad. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a pond with many fish. They want to collect some fish. They ask their mom for a net and a bucket. Their mom says no. + +"You cannot collect fish, Lila and Ben. Fish need water and oxygen to live. Oxygen is the air that we breathe. Fish breathe oxygen from the water. If you take them out of the water, they will die. That is not nice," their mom says. + +"But we want to collect fish. They are pretty and shiny. We will put them back in the water later," Lila and Ben say. + +"No, you will not. You will forget, or you will make a mess. Fish are not for collecting. They are for looking and enjoying. You can collect other things, like flowers or pine cones. But leave the fish alone," their mom says. + +Lila and Ben are sad and angry. They do not like their mom's answer. They think she is mean and boring. They wait until their mom is busy talking to another mom. Then they sneak to the pond. They find a net and a bucket that someone left behind. They start to catch some fish. + +They are happy and excited. They catch many fish. They put them in the bucket. They think their collection is the best. They want to show their mom and dad. + +But soon, they see that the fish are not happy. They are not pretty and shiny anymore. They are dull and still. They do not move or swim. They do not breathe. They are dead. + +Lila and Ben are scared and sad. They realize that their mom was right. They should not have collected fish. They made a big mistake. They killed the fish. They feel sorry for the fish. They do not know what to do. + +They hear their mom calling them. They panic. They hide the bucket behind a bush. They run to their mom. They pretend that nothing happened. But their mom sees their faces. She knows that something is wrong. + +"What did you do, Lila and Ben? Where were you? Did you collect fish?" their mom asks. + +Lila and Ben do not answer. They look down. They feel ashamed. They know that their mom will be angry and disappointed. They know that they have to tell the truth. They know that they have to face the consequences. They wish they had listened to their mom. They wish they had left the fish alone. They wish they had not been so messy. +Tom and Sam were playing with blocks. They made a big stack of red, blue, yellow and green blocks. They were happy and proud of their stack. + +But then, Ben came. Ben was a mean boy. He liked to steal things from other kids. He saw the stack of blocks and wanted it for himself. He ran to the stack and pushed it down. The blocks fell and broke. Tom and Sam were sad and angry. + +"Hey, that's not nice! Those are our blocks!" Tom shouted at Ben. + +"I don't care. I want them. They are mine now!" Ben said. He grabbed some of the blocks and ran away. + +Tom and Sam chased after him. They wanted their blocks back. But Ben was faster. He ran to his house and slammed the door. He locked it with a key. He laughed at Tom and Sam. + +Tom and Sam knocked on the door. They asked Ben to give back their blocks. But Ben did not listen. He ignored them. He took the blocks to his room and made a new stack. But his stack was not colorful. It was only gray. Gray was the color of the blocks that he broke. He did not have any red, blue, yellow or green blocks. He only had gray blocks. + +Ben looked at his gray stack. He was not happy. He was bored. He wished he had some friends to play with. But he had no friends. He only had gray blocks. He stole them from Tom and Sam. And he made them sad. And he made himself sad. He was a bad boy. And he had a bad ending. +Tom was a hairy boy. He had hair on his head, his face, his arms, his legs, and even his toes. He did not like his hair. He wanted to look like his dad, who had no hair on his face. He saw his dad use a razor every morning to shave his face. Tom thought a razor was a magic tool that made hair go away. + +One day, when his dad was not home, Tom found the razor in the bathroom. He was very curious. He wanted to try the razor on his face. He climbed on a stool and looked in the mirror. He saw his hairy face and felt unhappy. He took the razor and put it on his cheek. He moved it down, like his dad did. But he did not know how to use the razor. He felt a sharp pain and saw blood. He had cut his face. He screamed and dropped the razor. + +His mom heard his scream and ran to the bathroom. She saw Tom on the stool, with blood on his face and the razor on the floor. She was very scared and angry. She grabbed Tom and put him on the sink. She cleaned his wound and put a band-aid on it. She hugged him and told him he was very silly and naughty. She said he should never touch the razor again. She said the razor was not a toy. She said the razor was dangerous and could hurt him. She said she loved him and wanted him to be safe. + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said he was sorry and he loved his mom. He said he did not want to use the razor again. He said he did not mind his hair. He said he wanted to be like his dad, but he also wanted to be like his mom, who had hair on her head. He said he was happy to be hairy. + +His mom smiled and kissed him. She said he was a good boy and she was proud of him. She said he was like his dad, but he was also like her. She said he was special and unique. She said he was handsome and cute. She said she was happy to have him. + +The end. +Lily loves to sing. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings to her toys, to her mom, and to her dad. She sings loud and happy. + +One day, Lily sees a microphone in the store. It is shiny and black. It has a long cord and a stand. Lily wants the microphone very much. She asks her mom, "Can I have the microphone, please?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can have the microphone. But you have to share it with your brother, Ben. He likes to sing, too." + +Lily nods and hugs her mom. She is very happy. She takes the microphone and the stand and runs to the car. + +At home, Lily and Ben set up the microphone and the stand in the living room. They take turns to sing their favorite songs. They are very enthusiastic. They clap and cheer for each other. + +Their mom and dad watch them and smile. They are proud of their children. They join them and sing along. They have a lot of fun. They are a happy family. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with rocks and stones. They have a big box of different minerals. They know some names, like quartz, salt, and iron. They like to look at the colors and shapes. + +Today is their birthday. They are very happy. They want to celebrate with their friends. They invite Anna, Leo, and Mia to their house. They have cake, balloons, and hats. They sing and dance and laugh. + +"Look at my mineral!" Ben says to Leo. He shows him a shiny rock. "It is silver. It is heavy and cold." + +"Wow, that is cool!" Leo says. He gives Ben a green rock. "This is jade. It is smooth and pretty." + +Lila and Anna are busy making necklaces. They use string and beads and small minerals. They have pink, blue, and yellow ones. They make patterns and knots. + +"Your necklace is beautiful!" Anna says to Lila. She admires the sparkling stones. + +"Thank you! So is yours!" Lila says. She smiles and hugs Anna. + +Mia is playing with the cake. She likes the frosting and the candles. She makes shapes and letters with her fingers. She writes her name and Lila and Ben's names. + +"Happy birthday, Lila and Ben!" Mia says. She blows the candles and claps. + +"Thank you, Mia!" Lila and Ben say. They cut the cake and share it with their friends. They eat and drink and have fun. + +They are very happy. They love their minerals and their friends. They celebrate their birthday. They have a good day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a kite. The kite is red and blue. They want to fly the kite. + +They run with the kite. The wind is strong. The kite goes up, up, up. Lily and Ben are happy. They hold the string tight. They do not want to lose the kite. + +"Look, look, the kite is so high!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is. It is like a bird!" Ben says. + +But then, a dog comes. The dog is big and black. The dog barks. The dog wants to play. The dog runs to Lily and Ben. + +"Go away, dog! Go away!" Lily and Ben shout. + +But the dog does not listen. The dog jumps. The dog bites the string. The string breaks. The kite flies away. + +"Oh no, oh no, our kite!" Lily and Ben cry. + +They run after the kite. But the kite is too fast. The kite is gone. + +The dog is sorry. The dog wags its tail. The dog licks Lily's heel. The dog wants to say sorry. + +But Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to play with the dog. They want their kite back. They hug each other tight. They hope to find their kite someday. +Tom was a boy who liked to frown. He frowned when he woke up, he frowned when he ate his breakfast, he frowned when he went to school. He did not like to smile or laugh or play with his friends. He thought everything was difficult and boring. + +One day, he found a newspaper on the street. He picked it up and looked at the pictures. He saw people who were sad and angry and scared. He saw people who had no food or home or family. He saw people who were hurt and sick and lonely. He felt something in his heart. He felt sorry for them. + +He went to his mom and showed her the newspaper. He asked her why there were so many people who had problems. She hugged him and told him that the world was not always fair or kind. She told him that some people had more than others, and some people had less. She told him that he was lucky to have a good life, with a warm bed, a full plate, and a loving family. + +She also told him that he could help make the world a better place. She told him that he could share his toys and clothes with other kids who had none. She told him that he could be nice and polite to everyone he met. She told him that he could smile and laugh and play with his friends. She told him that he could be happy and grateful for what he had. + +Tom listened to his mom and thought about what she said. He looked at the newspaper again and felt a change. He felt sad for the people who had problems, but he also felt hopeful for the people who had solutions. He felt angry at the people who did bad things, but he also felt proud of the people who did good things. He felt scared of the things that could go wrong, but he also felt excited about the things that could go right. + +He decided to try what his mom suggested. He gave some of his toys and clothes to a charity. He said hello and thank you to his teacher and his neighbors. He joined his friends in the playground and had fun. He smiled and laughed and played. He did not frown anymore. + +He learned that life was not always easy or simple, but it was not always difficult or boring either. He learned that he could make a difference with his actions and his attitude. He learned that he could be happy and make others happy too. He learned that frowning was not the answer, but smiling was. +Lily liked to play with her shadow. She would make funny shapes with her hands and feet and watch her shadow copy her. She would run and jump and dance and see her shadow follow her. She thought her shadow was her friend. + +But one day, her shadow quit playing with her. It was a cloudy day and Lily could not see her shadow on the ground. She looked around and called, "Shadow, where are you? Come and play with me!" But her shadow did not answer. Lily felt sad and lonely. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, why did my shadow quit playing with me? Did I do something wrong?" Her mom hugged her and said, "No, sweetie, you did nothing wrong. Your shadow is still with you, but you can't see it because the sun is hiding behind the clouds. When the sun comes out again, your shadow will come back too." + +Lily did not like that answer. She was stubborn and wanted to play with her shadow now. She said, "I don't want to wait for the sun. I want my shadow now!" She ran outside and looked for her shadow. She tried to make shapes with her hands and feet, but nothing happened. She ran and jumped and danced, but she felt no one was watching her. She felt angry and frustrated. + +She did not notice that the clouds were moving and the sun was peeking out. She did not see that her shadow was slowly appearing on the ground. She did not hear her mom calling her, "Lily, look, your shadow is back! Come and see!" She was too busy crying and stomping her feet. + +But then, she felt something tickle her leg. She looked down and saw her shadow waving at her. She was surprised and happy. She said, "Shadow, you came back! I missed you so much!" She smiled and hugged her shadow. Her shadow smiled and hugged her back. They started to play again, making funny shapes, running, jumping and dancing. Lily forgot her anger and frustration. She was glad that her shadow was her friend again. +Timmy loved to play in the park with his mom. He liked to run, swing, slide and climb. He also liked to watch the animals, especially the squirrels. He thought they were adorable, with their fluffy tails and tiny noses. He wanted to touch them and be their friend. + +One day, he saw a squirrel sitting on a bench, eating a nut. He ran towards it, hoping to pet it. He imagined how soft and warm it would feel. He did not see the sign that said "Do not feed the squirrels. They may bite." He did not hear his mom calling him to stop. He did not notice the squirrel's angry eyes and sharp teeth. + +The squirrel was scared of Timmy. It did not want to share its nut. It did not want to be touched. It felt threatened by the big boy. It defended itself by biting Timmy's hand. Timmy screamed in pain and dropped the nut. The squirrel grabbed it and ran away. + +Timmy's mom came running to him. She saw the blood on his hand and the tears on his face. She hugged him and took him to the nurse. The nurse cleaned his wound and put a bandage on it. She told him he had to get a shot to prevent infection. Timmy hated shots. He cried more. + +Timmy learned a hard lesson that day. He learned that not all animals are friendly and that he should respect their space. He learned that he should listen to his mom and the signs. He learned that he should not imagine things that are not true. He learned that sometimes, adorable things can hurt you. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. It was a cold day, so they wore their coats and hats. + +An elderly lady was sitting on a bench near the park. She had a big bag of bread and she was feeding the birds. She liked to watch the birds eat and sing. + +Lily and Tom saw the lady and the birds. They wanted to play with them too. They ran towards the lady and the birds, shouting "Hello! Hello!" + +The lady and the birds were scared by the loud noise. The lady dropped her bag of bread and the birds flew away. The lady was angry and sad. + +"Shoo! Shoo! Go away!" she shouted at Lily and Tom. "You scared my friends! You are naughty children!" + +Lily and Tom stopped running and looked at the lady. They did not mean to scare her or the birds. They just wanted to say hello and play. + +"We are sorry, lady," Lily said. "We did not want to make you or the birds unhappy. We like birds too." + +Tom nodded. "Yes, we are sorry, lady. Can we help you feed the birds? We have some crackers in our coats." + +The lady looked at Lily and Tom. They looked sorry and kind. She felt a little better. + +"Maybe you can help me," she said. "But you have to be quiet and gentle. The birds are shy and they do not like loud noises." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They took out their crackers and broke them into small pieces. They followed the lady to the bench and sat next to her. They threw the bread and the crackers to the birds. The birds came back and ate and sang. + +Lily and Tom smiled. The lady smiled too. They made a new friend. +Tim and Jen like to play games. They have a lot of games, like cards, puzzles, and blocks. Sometimes they play together, and sometimes they play by themselves. + +One day, they decide to play a game with dice. They roll the dice and see who gets the bigger number. The one with the bigger number gets a point. The one with the most points at the end wins. + +Tim rolls the dice and gets a six. Jen rolls the dice and gets a four. Tim gets a point. He is happy. He says, "I have one point. You have zero points. I am going to win." + +Jen rolls the dice again and gets a five. Tim rolls the dice and gets a three. Jen gets a point. She is happy. She says, "Now we have the same points. One and one. Maybe I will win." + +They keep rolling the dice and getting points. Sometimes Tim gets a point, and sometimes Jen gets a point. They are both having fun. + +But then, something happens. Tim rolls the dice and gets a one. Jen rolls the dice and gets a six. Jen gets another point. She says, "I have four points. You have three points. I am going to win." + +Tim is not happy. He does not like to lose. He says, "No, you are not going to win. I am going to win. You are cheating. You are rolling the dice too hard. You have to roll them softly, like me." + +Jen says, "I am not cheating. I am rolling the dice the same way as you. You are just being sour. You have to mind your manners. You have to be nice when you play games. You have to say good job when I get a point, and I have to say good job when you get a point. That is how we play games." + +Tim thinks about what Jen says. He knows she is right. He is being sour. He does not mind his manners. He does not say good job when Jen gets a point. He says sorry to Jen. He says, "You are right. I am sorry. I am being sour. I will mind my manners. I will say good job when you get a point, and you say good job when I get a point. That is how we play games." + +Jen smiles and says, "Thank you. I am sorry too. I did not mean to make you feel bad. I just like to play games. I do not care who wins. I just want to have fun with you." + +They hug and say, "I love you." They roll the dice again and keep playing. They say good job to each other when they get points. They do not care who wins. They just have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the forest. They liked to run and jump and hide behind the trees. They saw a large ball lying on the ground. It was red and shiny and looked fun. + +"Let's play with the ball!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the ball and took turns to kick it. The ball bounced and rolled and made a funny sound. They laughed and chased the ball. + +But then they saw a big dog coming out of the bushes. The dog was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. It growled and ran to the ball. It wanted to play with the ball too. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouted. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily said. + +But the dog did not listen. It grabbed the ball with its mouth and ran away. Tom and Lily were angry and sad. They wanted their ball back. + +"Come on, let's follow the dog!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran after the dog, but the dog was faster. It disappeared into the forest with the ball. Tom and Lily could not find it. They looked and looked, but they only saw more trees and bushes. + +They felt tired and lost. They did not know how to get back to their home. They started to cry. + +"Where are we?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know!" Lily said. + +They hugged each other and hoped that someone would find them. They wished they had never played with the ball. They wished they had stayed away from the dog. They wished they were safe and happy. +Lily liked to read books with her mom. She learned many new words from the books. Some words were easy, like cat and sun. Some words were hard, like admire and rare. + +One day, Lily found a book with many pictures of animals. She saw a lion, a giraffe, a panda and more. She asked her mom, "What is this animal, mom?" + +Her mom looked at the book and said, "That is a rhino, Lily. A rhino is a big animal with a horn on its nose. It lives in Africa. It is a rare animal, Lily. That means there are not many of them in the world." + +Lily looked at the rhino and said, "Wow, mom. It is so big and strong. I admire the rhino, mom. I want to see it in real life." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe one day, Lily, we can go to Africa and see the rhino. But for now, we can admire it in the book. And we can learn more words, Lily. Words are fun and useful. They help us to talk and to think and to imagine." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I love words. And I love you, mom." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my rare and precious girl." +Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. Sam liked the red car best, because it was fast and shiny. Tom liked the blue car best, because it was big and loud. They also had a black car that looked like a police car, but they did not play with it much. It was old and dirty, and it had a broken siren. + +One day, Sam and Tom decided to race their cars on the sidewalk. They lined up their cars at one end, and said "Ready, set, go!" They pushed their cars as hard as they could, and watched them zoom along the pavement. Sam's red car was in the lead, followed by Tom's blue car. The black car was far behind, because it was slow and heavy. + +As they reached the other end of the sidewalk, they saw a big dog lying on the grass. The dog was lazy and sleepy, and did not notice the cars coming. Sam and Tom did not see the dog either, because they were looking at their cars. Sam's red car hit the dog's tail, and the dog woke up with a loud bark. He was angry and scared, and he jumped up and chased the red car. Sam was afraid and ran after his car, hoping to get it back. + +Tom saw what happened, and he had an idea. He grabbed the black car, and pushed it towards the dog. He hoped the dog would think it was a police car, and leave Sam alone. He also hoped the siren would work, and make a loud noise. He said "Let me help you, Sam!" + +The black car rolled towards the dog, and to Tom's surprise, the siren started to work. It made a loud and scary noise, and the dog stopped chasing the red car. He looked at the black car, and thought it was a real police car. He was afraid and ran away, leaving Sam and Tom alone. + +Sam and Tom were happy and relieved. They hugged each other, and thanked the black car. They decided to play with the black car more often, because it was brave and helpful. They also decided to be more careful, and look out for dogs and other things on the sidewalk. They learned that sometimes, old and dirty things can be useful and fun. +Ben and Mia are playing with tape. They have a big roll of red tape. They like to stick it on things and make shapes. + +"Look, I made a star!" Mia says, showing Ben her tape on the wall. + +"That's nice. I made a circle!" Ben says, pointing to his tape on the floor. + +They laugh and clap. They think tape is fun. + +Then they see a cat. The cat is black and fluffy. It is sleeping on the sofa. + +"Let's tape the cat!" Ben says, whispering. + +"OK!" Mia says, giggling. + +They sneak up to the cat. They stick some tape on its tail, its ears and its nose. The cat does not wake up. + +They laugh and laugh. They think they are very funny. + +But then the cat opens its eyes. It sees the tape. It does not like the tape. It shakes its head and jumps off the sofa. It runs around the room, trying to get the tape off. + +"Meow! Meow! Meow!" the cat says, loudly. + +Ben and Mia are scared. They did not mean to make the cat angry. They hide behind the table. + +"Sorry, cat!" they say, softly. + +The cat stops running. It looks at them. It sees they are sorry. It calms down. It lets them take the tape off. + +"Meow!" the cat says, softly. + +Ben and Mia pet the cat. They say sorry again. The cat purrs. It forgives them. + +They hug the cat. They do not laugh. They learn a lesson. They do not tape the cat again. +Jen and Tom were sad. They wanted to go on holiday with Mom and Dad, but it was gray and rainy outside. They could not play in the park or swim in the pool. They had to stay in the house and watch TV. + +"Can we go on holiday tomorrow?" Jen asked Mom. + +Mom shook her head. "No, honey, we have to wait until the rain stops. Maybe next week." + +Jen and Tom sighed. They hoped the rain would stop soon. They wanted to see the sun and the sea and the sand. They wanted to have fun and make new friends. + +The next day, they woke up and looked out the window. They saw a big rainbow in the sky. The rain was gone and the sun was shining. + +"Look, look!" Tom shouted. "It's a rainbow! That means good luck!" + +Mom and Dad came into their room. They smiled and hugged them. + +"Guess what?" Dad said. "We have a surprise for you. We are going on holiday today! We have packed our bags and we have tickets for the train. We are going to the beach!" + +Jen and Tom jumped up and down. They were so happy. They thanked Mom and Dad and ran to get ready. + +They hoped the holiday would be the best ever. They could not wait to see the beach. They hoped they would find shells and starfish and crabs. They hoped they would have a lot of fun. +Tom and Lily liked to play near the pond. They saw many animals there, like ducks, frogs and fish. But they never saw the big alligator that lived under the water. He was very shy and quiet. He only came out at night, when the pond was dark and calm. + +One day, Tom and Lily brought a ball to the pond. They threw it to each other and had fun. But then, Tom threw the ball too hard and it landed in the water. Lily ran to get it, but she could not reach it. The ball was floating away. + +"Help, Tom! I can't get the ball!" Lily cried. + +Tom looked around and saw a big stick. He thought he could use it to get the ball. He picked up the stick and ran to the water. He did not see the alligator's eyes watching him. + +"Be careful, Tom! Don't go too close to the water!" Lily said. + +Tom did not listen. He leaned over the water and tried to poke the ball with the stick. But the stick was too short. He leaned more and more, until he almost fell in. + +Suddenly, the alligator popped out of the water. He opened his big mouth and snapped at the ball. He caught it in his teeth and lifted it up. Tom and Lily screamed and ran away. + +But the alligator did not chase them. He did not want to hurt them. He only wanted the ball. He liked to play with it. He was a polite alligator. + +He swam to the shore and put the ball on the grass. He looked at Tom and Lily and said, "Here, you can have your ball back. I'm sorry I scared you. I just wanted to play. Will you let me play with you?" + +Tom and Lily stopped and looked at the alligator. He smiled and wagged his tail. He did not look mean or scary. He looked friendly and nice. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry for the alligator. He was lonely and bored. He did not have any friends. + +They decided to let him play with them. They took the ball and threw it to the alligator. He caught it and threw it back. They laughed and had fun. They made a new friend. + +The end. +Anna and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. The swans were white and had long necks. Anna and Ben liked to watch them swim and make noises. + +One swan was different from the others. It had a pink bow on its head and a shiny ring on its leg. Mom said it was a special swan that belonged to a princess. The princess loved the swan very much and gave it the bow and the ring. + +When the sun was going down, the swan started to glow. It was not white anymore, but pink and yellow and blue. It looked like a rainbow. Anna and Ben were amazed. They wanted to touch the swan, but Mom said no. The swan was too far and too shy. + +The swan glowed brighter and brighter until it was dark. Then it flew away into the sky. Anna and Ben waved goodbye to the swan. They hoped to see it again. Mom said maybe they would, if they were good and kind. Anna and Ben nodded. They liked the glowing swan. They thought it was the most beautiful thing they ever saw. +Lily loves to sing. She sings when she wakes up, when she plays, when she eats, and when she goes to bed. She sings happy songs, sad songs, silly songs, and quiet songs. She sings to her toys, her mom, her dad, and her cat. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a lot of kids. She wants to play with them, but she feels shy. She does not know their names, and they do not know hers. She holds her mom's hand and watches them. + +Then, she hears a song. It is a song she knows, a song she sings at home. It is a song about a rainbow, and how it has many colors. She looks around and sees a girl with a yellow dress and a red hat. She is singing the song, and smiling. Lily likes her dress, her hat, and her song. + +She lets go of her mom's hand and walks to the girl. She says hello, and the girl says hello back. She asks her name, and the girl says it is Anna. She tells her name, and the girl says it is pretty. She asks her if she likes the song, and the girl says yes, it is her favorite. She asks her if she wants to sing with her, and the girl says yes, that would be fun. + +They sing the song together, and then they sing another song, and another. They laugh and clap and dance. They become friends. Lily realizes that she is not shy anymore. She realizes that singing can make her happy, and make others happy too. She realizes that the girl is kind, and that she is kind too. She is glad she came to the park. She is glad she met Anna. She is glad she sang. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom says she will bake a cake for dad's birthday. Sara and Ben want to help. + +"Can we mix the flour and the eggs?" Sara asks. + +"Can we pour the milk and the sugar?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can help me, but be careful. The oven is very hot. Do not touch it," mom says. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They put on their aprons and wash their hands. They help mom mix the flour and the eggs in a big bowl. They help mom pour the milk and the sugar in a small pot. They stir and stir until everything is smooth. + +Mom pours the batter into a cake pan. She puts the cake pan in the oven. She sets the timer. + +"Now we have to wait. The cake will bake for a long time. It will be brown and yummy when it is done," mom says. + +Sara and Ben are curious. They want to see the cake. They sneak to the oven. They open the door a little bit. + +"Wow, the cake is rising. It smells good," Sara says. + +"Can we have a taste?" Ben says. + +They reach for the cake pan. But they forget mom's warning. The oven is very hot. They burn their fingers. They scream and cry. + +Mom hears them and runs to the oven. She sees what they did. She is angry and worried. She turns off the oven. She takes the cake pan out. She puts it on the counter. She gets some ice and a cloth. She wraps their fingers. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch," Sara and Ben say. + +"Why did you do that? I told you not to touch the oven. It is very hot. You could have hurt yourself badly. And you could have ruined the cake," mom says. + +"We are sorry, mom. We wanted to see the cake. We wanted to help you," Sara and Ben say. + +"I know you wanted to help, but you have to listen to me. I know what is best for you. You have to be patient and careful. That is how you help me. And that is how you learn," mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They hug mom. They say they love her. They say they will listen to her next time. + +Mom smiles. She kisses them. She says she loves them too. She says they can help her decorate the cake when it cools down. + +They look at the cake. It is brown and yummy. They are proud of their work. They can't wait to surprise dad. + +The end. + +Moral value: Listen to your parents. They know what is best for you. Be patient and careful. That is how you help and learn. +Anna loved to visit her dad at his work. He worked in a big lab with many machines and animals. He was a doctor who helped sick animals get better. Anna liked to see the animals and pet them gently. + +One day, her dad showed her a new animal. It was a big dog with black fur and a long tail. He said it was a lab, a kind of dog that was very smart and friendly. Anna smiled and asked if she could play with the lab. + +"Sure, but be careful. He is still a puppy and he likes to jump and run a lot. His name is Max," her dad said. + +Anna and Max went to a big yard outside the lab. There were toys and balls for them to play with. Anna threw a ball and Max ran after it. He was very fast and graceful. He caught the ball in his mouth and brought it back to Anna. He wagged his tail and licked her face. Anna laughed and hugged him. + +"Good boy, Max! You are so clever and fun!" she said. + +She threw the ball again and again. Max always brought it back. He never got tired of playing. Anna and Max had a lot of fun together. They became good friends. Anna was happy and so was Max. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many flowers and trees. One day, they saw a bald man walking on the street. He had a big bag on his back and looked very tired. + +"Who is he?" Tom asked Lily. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is lost," Lily said. + +They ran to the fence and waved at the man. He smiled and stopped. + +"Hello, little ones. What are you doing?" he asked. + +"We are playing. Do you want to play with us?" Tom said. + +"Thank you, but I have to go. I am carrying this bag to my friend. He is sick and needs some sunshine," the man said. + +"Sunshine? How can you carry sunshine in a bag?" Lily asked. + +The man opened his bag and showed them. Inside, there were many jars filled with yellow and orange liquid. They sparkled in the sun. + +"This is sunshine. I make it from honey and lemon. It helps my friend feel better. He can't go outside, so I bring him some sunshine," the man said. + +"Wow, that is very nice of you. Can we help you?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can. You can carry one jar each. It is not heavy. And you can give my friend a hug and a smile. He likes that," the man said. + +Tom and Lily were happy to help. They took one jar each and followed the man. They walked to a small house nearby. The man knocked on the door and a woman opened it. She looked sad. + +"Hello, I brought you some sunshine. And I have two helpers with me," the man said. + +The woman smiled and thanked him. She invited them in. They saw a boy lying on a bed. He had no hair and looked pale. + +"Hello, I am Tom. This is Lily. We are your neighbors. We brought you some sunshine," Tom said. + +"Hello, I am Ben. Thank you for the sunshine. It looks pretty," Ben said. + +Lily gave him the jar and a hug. She said, "We hope you feel better soon. We want to play with you." + +Ben smiled and hugged her back. He said, "Thank you. You are very kind. I want to play with you too." + +The man, the woman, and the twins sat with Ben and talked. They opened the jars and drank some sunshine. They felt warm and happy. They became friends. +Lily liked to watch television. She liked the pretty colors and the funny sounds. She watched television every day after school. She did not like to share the television with her brother Max. Max liked to watch different shows. He liked cars and robots and loud noises. + +One day, Lily came home from school and saw Max watching television. She wanted to watch her favorite show. She asked Max to change the channel. Max said no. He said it was his turn. Lily got angry. She tried to grab the remote from Max. Max pushed her away. They started to fight. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Max fighting over the remote. She was not happy. She told them to stop. She said they had to share the television. She said they had to help each other. She said they had to be nice. + +Lily and Max did not listen. They kept fighting. They pulled and tugged on the remote. They did not see the cord. They did not see the television falling. They did not hear the crash. + +Mom heard the crash. She ran to the living room. She saw the television on the floor. She saw the broken screen and the sparks. She saw Lily and Max crying. She was very angry. She said they were in big trouble. She said they had to pay for the television. She said they had to go to their rooms. She said they could not watch television for a long time. + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had shared the television. They wished they had helped each other. They wished they had been nice. But it was too late. The television was broken. And so was their fun. +Jenny loved to go to the store with her mom. She liked to see all the things on the shelves and in the carts. Sometimes she got to pick a toy or a snack. But today was different. Mom said they had to go to a special store, where they would help people who were sick. + +Jenny did not like the special store. It was big and white and smelled funny. There were many people in beds and machines that beeped. Mom said they were patients and they needed care. Jenny had to wait in a chair while Mom talked to a lady in a coat. She felt lonely and scared. + +She saw a teddy bear on a table near her. It was brown and soft and had a red bow. Jenny thought it looked nice and friendly. She got up and walked to the table. She reached for the teddy bear, but before she could touch it, a loud voice stopped her. + +"Hey, that's mine!" A boy in a bed shouted. He had a bandage on his head and a tube in his nose. He looked angry and sad. Jenny was startled and dropped the teddy bear. She ran back to her chair and started to cry. + +Mom heard her and came to hug her. She said she was sorry and explained that the boy was a patient too. He had been in a car crash and had hurt his head. He was lonely and scared too. He needed the teddy bear to feel better. + +Jenny felt sorry for the boy. She wiped her tears and looked at him. He looked at her too. He did not look angry anymore. He looked sorry too. Jenny smiled at him and said, "I'm sorry. I like your teddy bear. He's very cute." + +The boy smiled back and said, "Thank you. I'm sorry too. I was mean to you. Do you want to play with him for a while?" + +Jenny nodded and said, "Yes, please. Can I?" + +The boy nodded and said, "Yes, you can. Come here." + +Jenny got up and walked to the boy's bed. He handed her the teddy bear and said, "His name is Bobo. He likes hugs and stories." + +Jenny hugged Bobo and said, "Hi, Bobo. I'm Jenny. I like hugs and stories too." + +The boy and Jenny started to talk and laugh. They shared their names and their favorite things. They told each other stories and jokes. They forgot about the store and the machines and the pain. They felt happy and not lonely anymore. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was glad they had found a friend. She thought maybe the special store was not so bad after all. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Lily had a big spoon and Ben had a mop. They stirred and mixed and poured in a big pot. + +"Look, Lily, I made soup!" Ben said. He lifted the mop and showed Lily the wet end. "Do you want some?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, thank you, Ben. That is not soup. That is dirty water. You need to use the mop to clean the floor, not to cook." + +Ben frowned. He did not like Lily telling him what to do. He thought his soup was good. He wanted Lily to try it. He swung the mop at Lily and splashed water on her dress. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily shouted. She was angry and wet. She grabbed the spoon and slapped Ben on the arm. "That is not nice. You made me dirty." + +Ben cried out. He felt a sting on his arm. He dropped the mop and ran to his mom. "Lily hit me with a spoon!" he sobbed. + +Mom came to the kitchen and saw the mess. She saw the pot, the spoon, the mop and the water. She saw Lily's dress and Ben's arm. She was not happy. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting? And why are you playing with the mop? That is not a toy. That is an important tool for cleaning." + +Lily and Ben looked down. They knew they were in trouble. They said sorry to each other and to mom. They helped mom clean the kitchen and put away the mop. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else next time. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They have bikes and helmets. They like to ride fast and have fun. + +But there is a boy who is rude. He does not have a helmet. He laughs at Tom and Lily. He says helmets are silly and for babies. He tries to take Tom's bike. + +Tom is angry. He says, "No, this is my bike. You are rude. You need a helmet. Helmets are good. They keep your head safe." + +The boy does not listen. He pushes Tom and grabs his bike. He rides away very fast. + +Lily is sad. She says, "Tom, are you okay? That boy is mean. He should not take your bike. He should not push you." + +Tom says, "I am okay, Lily. Thank you. But I want my bike back. How can we get it?" + +Lily thinks. She says, "I have an idea. We can ask the lady. She is a police. She can help us. She can explain to the boy why he is wrong." + +Tom likes the idea. He says, "Yes, let's go. Maybe the lady can find my bike. Maybe she can make the boy say sorry." + +They run to the lady. They tell her what happened. The lady is nice. She listens to them. She says, "Don't worry, Tom and Lily. I will help you. I will find the boy and your bike. I will explain to him why he is rude. I will tell him to wear a helmet. I will make him give your bike back and apologize." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They say, "Thank you, lady. You are very kind. We like helmets. We like bikes. We like playing in the park." + +The lady smiles. She says, "You are welcome, Tom and Lily. You are very smart. You are very brave. You are very polite. I like you. Now, let's go and find your bike." +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bed to sleep in. + +One day, they hear a knock on the door. They run to open it. It is their grandma. She has a jolly smile and a big bag. + +"Hello, my darlings!" she says. "I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, yes!" Tom and Anna say. They love surprises. They follow their grandma to the bed. + +She opens the bag and takes out two teddy bears. One is brown and one is white. They have soft fur and shiny eyes. + +"These are for you," she says. "They are very friendly and cuddly. You can name them and take them to bed with you." + +Tom and Anna are very happy. They hug their grandma and thank her. They look at the teddy bears and think of names. + +"I will call mine Coco," Tom says. He likes the brown one. + +"I will call mine Snowy," Anna says. She likes the white one. + +They hug their teddy bears and put them on the bed. They are ready to sleep. + +"Good night, grandma," they say. + +"Good night, my darlings," she says. "Sweet dreams." + +She kisses them and turns off the light. She leaves the door ajar. + +Tom and Anna snuggle with their teddy bears. They feel warm and cozy. They close their eyes and smile. They have a jolly day. +Lily was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She liked to draw and read, but the other kids did not. They liked to run and shout and push. Lily felt sad and scared. + +One day, Lily saw a new boy in her class. His name was Sam. He had curly hair and a big smile. He sat next to Lily and said hello. Lily was shy, but she said hello back. Sam asked her what she liked to do. Lily showed him her drawings and books. Sam liked them too. He said he liked to draw and read as well. Lily felt happy and surprised. + +They became friends and played together at recess. They drew pictures of animals and stories. They read books about space and magic. They had fun and laughed. Lily felt less lonely and more brave. + +But one day, Sam did not come to school. Lily waited for him, but he did not show up. She asked the teacher where he was. The teacher said he was sick and had to stay home. Lily felt worried and sad. She missed Sam and had no one to play with. + +She tried to draw and read by herself, but it was not the same. She looked at the clock and hoped Sam would come back soon. She wanted to see his smile and hear his voice. She wanted to share her pictures and books with him. + +She decided to make a card for Sam. She took a piece of paper and some crayons. She drew a big heart and wrote "Get well soon, Sam. I miss you. Your friend, Lily." She put the card in her backpack and planned to give it to Sam when he came back. + +But the next day, Sam did not come back either. Lily felt more worried and sad. She asked the teacher again where he was. The teacher said he had to go to the hospital and would not come back for a while. Lily felt shocked and scared. She wondered what was wrong with Sam and if he was in pain. She wished she could see him and hug him. + +She took out the card from her backpack and looked at it. She wanted to give it to Sam, but she did not know where he was. She asked the teacher if she could send it to him. The teacher said yes, but it would take some time. She said there was a delay in the mail because of the snow. Lily felt frustrated and sad. She wanted Sam to get her card right away. She wanted him to know she cared about him. + +She asked the teacher if she could call Sam. The teacher said yes, but she had to wait until after school. She said Sam could not talk for long because he needed to rest. Lily felt impatient and sad. She wanted to talk to Sam now. She wanted to hear his voice and tell him she missed him. + +She waited until the end of the school day. She took her backpack and the card and followed the teacher to the office. The teacher dialed a number and handed the phone to Lily. Lily heard a beep and then a voice. + +"Hello?" the voice said. + +Lily felt a surge of joy and relief. She recognized the voice. It was Sam. + +"Hi, Sam. It's me, Lily," she said. + +"Lily? Is that you?" Sam said. + +"Yes, it's me. I'm so happy to hear you," Lily said. + +"I'm happy to hear you too, Lily. I'm sorry I'm not at school. I'm sick and I have to stay here," Sam said. + +"I know, Sam. I'm sorry you're sick. I miss you a lot. I made you a card. Do you want to see it?" Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily. I want to see it. What does it say?" Sam said. + +Lily held the card to the phone and tried to show it to Sam. She realized he could not see it. She felt silly and sad. + +"Oh, Sam. You can't see it. It's a heart and it says 'Get well soon, Sam. I miss you. Your friend, Lily.' I wanted to give it to you, but there's a delay in the mail. I don't know when you'll get it," Lily said. + +"That's okay, Lily. I can imagine it. It sounds very nice. Thank you for making it for me. You're a good friend, Lily. I miss you too," Sam said. + +Lily felt happy and sad at the same time. She smiled and cried. + +"You're welcome, Sam. You're a good friend too. I hope you get better soon. I hope you come back to school. I want to play with you again," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. Me too. I have to go now. The nurse says I have to rest. But I'll talk to you again. I +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play and watch movies together. One day, Tom is sick. He has to stay in bed. He cannot go to Lily's house. + +Lily calls Tom on the phone. She says, "Hi, Tom. How are you? I miss you. Do you want to watch a movie with me?" + +Tom says, "Hi, Lily. I am not well. I have a cough and a fever. I miss you too. But I cannot watch a movie with you. I have to rest." + +Lily says, "I am sorry, Tom. I hope you get well soon. You are strong. You can beat the germs. What movie do you want to watch when you are better?" + +Tom says, "I want to watch the movie about the superheroes. They are strong too. They save the world from the bad guys. Do you like that movie?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I like that movie. It is fun and exciting. We can watch it together when you are better. I will bring some popcorn and juice. OK?" + +Tom says, "OK. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I will see you soon. Bye." + +Lily says, "Bye, Tom. Take care. I love you." + +They hang up the phone. They smile. They are happy. They have a movie to look forward to. They are strong friends. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. One day, they get a big box from their aunt. It has a new toy inside. It is a red fire truck that can make sounds and spray water. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Sam says. He wants to play with the fire truck first. He takes it out of the box and puts it on the floor. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Ben says. He wants to play with the fire truck too. He tries to grab it from Sam. "Give it to me!" + +"No, it's mine!" Sam says. He holds on to the fire truck. "I saw it first!" + +They start to pull and push the fire truck. They have a fight. They yell and cry. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sam and Ben fighting over the fire truck. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, boys!" Mom says. "You are not being nice to each other. You have to share the fire truck. It is a gift for both of you." + +"But I want to play with it first!" Sam says. + +"Me too!" Ben says. + +Mom has an idea. She says, "How about this? You can take turns playing with the fire truck. Sam, you can play with it for ten minutes. Then you have to deliver it to Ben. Ben, you can play with it for ten minutes. Then you have to deliver it back to Sam. And so on. That way, you can both enjoy the fire truck and have fun." + +Sam and Ben think about it. They agree to try Mom's idea. They stop fighting. They say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. + +They take turns playing with the fire truck. They pretend to put out fires and rescue people. They make sounds and spray water. They have a lot of fun. + +Mom watches them. She is happy. She sees that they are being nice to each other. She sees that they are having a peaceful time. She says, "Good job, boys. You are being good brothers. I am proud of you." +Tom liked to sail his red boat on the pond. He made it with his dad from a big box and some cloth. He painted it red because it was his favorite color. He waited for Sunday to come, because that was the day he could go to the pond with his dad and sail his boat. + +On Sunday, Tom woke up early and ran to his dad. He said, "Dad, dad, can we go to the pond now? I want to sail my red boat!" His dad smiled and said, "Sure, Tom, let me get ready and we can go." Tom was very happy and ran to get his boat and his hat. + +They got in the car and drove to the pond. Tom saw other kids with their boats and kites. He wanted to show them his red boat. He ran to the edge of the pond and put his boat in the water. He gave it a push and watched it sail away. He said, "Look, dad, look how fast it goes!" + +His dad said, "Yes, Tom, it's a very good boat. But be careful, don't let it go too far. The wind is strong today and it might blow it away." Tom nodded and said, "OK, dad, I will watch it." He followed his boat along the shore, holding his hat. + +But then, a big gust of wind came and lifted his boat in the air. Tom gasped and said, "Oh no, my boat!" He ran after it, but it was too high and too fast. He saw it fly over the trees and disappear. He felt very sad and cried, "Dad, dad, help me, my boat is gone!" + +His dad came and hugged him. He said, "I'm sorry, Tom, I'm sorry. Sometimes things happen that we can't control. But don't worry, we can make another boat. Maybe a blue one, or a green one. What do you think?" Tom sniffed and said, "Maybe, dad, maybe. But I liked my red boat." His dad said, "I know, Tom, I know. But maybe you will like another boat too. Come on, let's go home and have some ice cream. How does that sound?" Tom nodded and said, "OK, dad, OK. But can we come back to the pond next Sunday?" His dad said, "Of course, Tom, of course. We can come back and sail another boat. And maybe, just maybe, we will find your red boat again." Tom smiled and said, "Maybe, dad, maybe." They got in the car and drove home. +Lily was a girl who liked to play and have fun. She did not like to study or do homework. She always said, "I don't mind exams, they are easy." Her mom and dad were worried about her. They wanted her to do well in school and learn new things. + +One day, Lily had a big exam at school. It was about math and words and animals. She did not study for it. She played with her toys and watched TV instead. She thought she knew everything. She said, "I don't need to study, I am smart." + +When she went to school, she saw her friend Ben. Ben was a boy who liked to study and do homework. He always said, "I mind exams, they are hard." He worked hard to prepare for the exam. He read books and practiced problems. He said, "I want to study, I want to learn." + +Lily and Ben sat next to each other in the exam. Lily looked at the questions. She did not know the answers. She felt scared and sad. She tried to copy from Ben, but he covered his paper. He said, "No, Lily, that is not fair. You have to do your own work." + +Lily could not finish the exam. She left many questions blank. She knew she did poorly. She wished she had studied. She cried and said, "I am sorry, mom and dad. I was wrong. I do mind exams, they are not easy." + +Ben finished the exam. He knew the answers. He felt happy and proud. He did well. He smiled and said, "I am glad, mom and dad. I was right. I do mind exams, they are hard." + +Lily and Ben got their exam results. Lily got a low score. She failed the exam. Her mom and dad were angry and disappointed. They said, "Lily, you are a poor student. You have to study more and play less. You have to care about your exams. They are important." + +Ben got a high score. He passed the exam. His mom and dad were happy and proud. They said, "Ben, you are a good student. You study well and play enough. You care about your exams. They are important." + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She wanted to be like Ben. She wanted to be a good student. She said, "I will try harder next time. I will study more and play less. I will care about my exams. They are important." + +But it was too late. She missed her chance. She had to repeat the grade. She lost her friends. She was unhappy. + +Ben felt proud and happy. He was like himself. He was a good student. He said, "I will keep doing my best. I will study well and play enough. I care about my exams. They are important." + +He moved on to the next grade. He made new friends. He was happy. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to travel with their mom and dad. They go to many places and see many things. Sometimes they travel by car, sometimes by plane, sometimes by train. + +One day, they travel to a big city. They stay in a hotel with a pool. Ben and Sam love to swim. They put on their suits and go to the pool. They see other kids there. They want to play with them. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. This is Sam. We are brothers. Can we play with you?" Ben asks a girl and a boy in the pool. + +"Sure, I'm Mia. This is Leo. We are cousins. Do you want to race with us?" Mia says. + +"Yes, we like to race. We are fast swimmers." Sam says. + +"OK, let's race. The first one to touch the wall wins. Ready, set, go!" Leo says. + +They all swim as fast as they can. Ben and Sam are competitive. They want to win. They swim faster and faster. They reach the wall at the same time. + +"It's a tie! You are both very good swimmers." Mia says. + +"Thank you. You are too. That was fun." Ben says. + +"Can we race again?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, let's race again. But this time, let's use different strokes. How about backstroke?" Leo says. + +"OK, let's do backstroke. Ready, set, go!" Mia says. + +They all swim on their backs. They look at the sky and the sun. They smile and laugh. They have a lot of fun. They make new friends. They enjoy their travel. +Tom and Mia liked to play pretend. They had a big box of dress-up clothes and toys. One day, they decided to be knights and princesses. Tom put on a shiny helmet and a cape. He took a sword from the box. Mia wore a pretty dress and a crown. She had a wand with a star. + +They ran outside to the garden. They saw a big dragon made of flowers and leaves. Tom said, "I will save you, princess. I will fight the dragon." He ran towards the dragon and waved his sword. Mia said, "Be careful, knight. The dragon is very serious. He can breathe fire and roar." She waved her wand and made magic sounds. + +The dragon did not move. He was not real. He was just a decoration. But Tom and Mia did not know that. They thought he was alive. They played for a long time. They had fun. They made up stories and jokes. + +But then, they heard their mom calling them. She said, "Time to come in, kids. It's getting dark. You need to settle down and get ready for bed." Tom and Mia said, "Okay, mom. We're coming." They put their dress-up clothes and toys back in the box. They gave the dragon a hug and a kiss. They said, "Good night, dragon. Thank you for playing with us. We'll see you tomorrow." + +They ran inside and washed their faces and hands. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They climbed into their beds and hugged their teddy bears. They said, "Good night, mom. Good night, dad. We love you." Their mom and dad said, "Good night, Tom. Good night, Mia. We love you too." They turned off the light and closed the door. Tom and Mia closed their eyes and dreamed of knights and princesses and dragons. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her mom's sunglasses. They were big and blue and made everything look funny. She put them on and pretended to be a spy. She looked around the house for clues and secrets. + +She saw a big envelope on the table. It had a stamp and a sticker with her mom's name on it. Lily wondered what was inside. She picked it up and shook it. It made a soft noise. She opened it and saw a card with a picture of a cake and some words. She could not read the words, but she knew it was a birthday card. She smiled and thought her mom would like it. + +She heard her mom coming back from the store. She wanted to surprise her with the card. She ran to the door and hid behind it. She waited for her mom to come in. She heard her mom say hello to the cat and put down the bags. Lily jumped out and said, "Surprise! I have something for you!" + +Her mom looked at her and saw the sunglasses and the envelope. She was confused and surprised. She said, "Lily, what are you doing with my sunglasses and my mail?" + +Lily said, "I found them on the table. I wanted to give you the card. It is for your birthday. Happy birthday, Mom!" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Thank you, Lily. That is very sweet of you. But you know you should not open other people's mail. It is not polite. And you should not play with my sunglasses. They are not toys. They are for protecting my eyes from the sun." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I did not know. I just wanted to make you happy." + +Her mom said, "I know, Lily. I love you. And I love the card. But next time, please ask me before you touch my things. OK?" + +Lily said, "OK, Mom. I love you too. Can I try on your sunglasses again?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "OK, but only for a little while. Then we have to put them away. And maybe we can make a cake together for my birthday. How does that sound?" + +Lily said, "That sounds great, Mom. Let's do it!" +Ben and Mia were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used some dishes that Mommy said were very old and special. + +"Look, Mia, I made a cake!" Ben said, holding a dish with some flour and water and raisins. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Mia said, smiling. She took a dish and a fork and waited for Ben to cut a slice. + +But Ben was not careful. He stumbled on a rug and dropped the dish. It broke into many pieces on the floor. Ben and Mia gasped. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "Mommy will be so mad! That was her perfect dish!" + +Mia felt sorry for Ben. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. It was an accident. We can tell Mommy we are sorry and help her clean up." + +Ben nodded. He felt a little better. He hugged Mia back and said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good sister. I'm sorry I broke the dish." + +They heard Mommy coming. They decided to be brave and tell her the truth. They hoped she would not be too angry. They loved Mommy and her perfect dish. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a bucket and a spade. They want to make a sand castle. + +They find a good spot near the slide. They start to dig and fill the bucket with sand. They dump the sand on the ground and pat it with the spade. They make a big mound. + +"Look, our castle is almost done!" Sam says. "We just need a flag." + +Lily sees a stick on the grass. She runs to get it. She puts it on top of the castle. "There, now it has a flag!" she says. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is not shy. He is mean. He kicks the sand castle. He breaks it. He laughs. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sam shouts. "That's our castle!" + +The big boy does not listen. He takes the stick. He takes the bucket. He takes the spade. He runs away. + +Lily and Sam are sad. They cry. They worked hard on their castle. They want their things back. + +A lady sees them. She is nice. She is the park keeper. She goes to the big boy. She makes him give back the things. She scolds him. She tells him to say sorry. + +The big boy is scared. He says sorry. He gives back the things. He runs away. + +The lady gives the things to Lily and Sam. She smiles. She says they are good kids. She says they can make another castle. + +Lily and Sam smile. They say thank you. They hug the lady. They make another castle. They are happy. They are friends. +Mia liked to drink milk every morning. She had a special cup with a straw and a picture of a cow on it. She also liked to look at the calendar on the wall. It had different colors and shapes for each day. She liked to find the day that was today and point at it. + +One morning, Mia woke up and went to the kitchen. She saw her cup on the table, but it was empty. She looked for the milk in the fridge, but it was gone. She felt sad and hungry. She saw her mom in the living room, reading a book. + +"Mom, where is the milk?" Mia asked. + +"Sorry, Mia, we ran out of milk. I forgot to buy some yesterday. Do you want some juice instead?" Mom said. + +Mia shook her head. She did not like juice. She only liked milk. She started to cry. + +Mom put down her book and hugged Mia. "Don't cry, sweetie. It's okay. We can go to the store and buy some milk. Do you want to come with me?" + +Mia nodded. She wiped her tears and smiled. She liked to go to the store with Mom. She ran to her room and put on her shoes and coat. She grabbed her favorite toy, a stuffed bunny, and followed Mom to the door. + +Before they left, Mia remembered something. She ran back to the kitchen and looked at the calendar. She found the day that was today and pointed at it. + +"Look, Mom, today is a star!" Mia said. + +Mom smiled and looked at the calendar. She saw that today was a star, but it was also something else. It was Mom's birthday. Mom had forgotten about it. She felt embarrassed. + +"Oops, you're right, Mia. Today is a star. And it's also my birthday. Thank you for reminding me." Mom said. + +Mia did not know what a birthday was. She only knew that it made Mom happy. She hugged Mom and said, "Happy birthday, Mom. I love you." + +Mom hugged Mia back and said, "I love you too, Mia. You are the best gift I ever had." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to build towers with the blocks they brought. They made big towers, small towers, and colorful towers. They were very proud of their towers. + +But there was a problem. A big dog was running around the park. He liked to knock down the towers with his paws. He thought it was fun. Lily and Ben did not think it was fun. They were sad and angry. + +They had an idea. They decided to build one more tower. But this time, they hid a surprise inside. They put a balloon in the middle of the tower. They covered it with blocks. They hoped the dog would not see it. + +They waited for the dog to come. They saw him running towards their tower. They peeked from behind a bench. They held their breath. + +The dog reached the tower. He lifted his paw. He hit the tower hard. The tower fell down. But then, something happened. The balloon popped. It made a loud noise. The dog was scared. He ran away. He did not come back. + +Lily and Ben laughed. They were happy. They had tricked the dog. They hugged each other. They said, "That was an impressive tower!" They decided to build another one. But this time, they did not need a balloon. They just needed their blocks and their imagination. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the tent in the garden. They pretended it was a castle or a spaceship or a cave. One day, it was very cold and icy outside. The grass was white and crunchy. The tent was covered in snow. + +"Can we play in the tent today?" Ben asked his mom. + +"It's too icy, Ben. You might slip and hurt yourself. And the tent might be wet and cold inside. Why don't you play inside instead?" Mom said. + +"But we want to play in the tent!" Mia said. "Please, Mom, please!" + +Mom sighed. She knew how much they loved the tent. She thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. + +"OK, you can play in the tent, but only for a little while. And you have to wear your coats and hats and gloves. And you have to take this blanket and this thermos with you. And you have to come back inside when I call you. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand!" Ben and Mia said. They put on their warm clothes and grabbed the blanket and the thermos. They ran outside to the tent. + +They crawled inside the tent. It was dark and cozy. They wrapped themselves in the blanket and drank some hot chocolate from the thermos. They told stories and sang songs and laughed. + +They had so much fun that they didn't notice the time. They didn't hear Mom calling them. They didn't see the snow falling harder and harder. They didn't feel the tent getting colder and colder. + +They fell asleep in the tent. + +The next morning, Mom woke up and looked out the window. She gasped. The garden was buried in snow. She couldn't see the tent. She couldn't see Ben and Mia. + +She ran outside, calling their names. She dug through the snow, looking for the tent. She found it, finally. She opened the flap. + +She saw Ben and Mia, still asleep, still wrapped in the blanket, still holding the thermos. They looked peaceful and happy. They looked like snow angels. + +Mom smiled and cried at the same time. She hugged them and kissed them and woke them up. They were surprised and confused. They didn't know what had happened. + +Mom explained everything to them. She told them how lucky they were. She told them how much she loved them. She told them they could never play in the tent again when it was icy. + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said they were sorry. They said they loved her too. They said they would play inside instead. + +They went back to the house, holding hands. They left the tent behind, covered in snow. It looked like a giant snowball. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Sara brings a new toy to Ben's house. It is a doll with a pretty dress and long hair. Sara says, "This is my new toy. Her name is Lily. She is fragile. You have to be gentle with her." + +Ben wants to play with Lily too. He says, "Can I hold her? She looks fun." Sara nods and gives him the doll. Ben takes Lily and starts to pull her hair. He says, "Look, she has braids. I want to undo them." + +Sara is upset. She says, "No, Ben, don't do that. You will hurt her. She is fragile. Give her back to me." She tries to grab the doll from Ben. + +Ben does not listen. He says, "No, Sara, she is mine now. I want to play with her." He holds the doll tightly and runs away. + +Sara chases him. She says, "Ben, stop. You are not nice. You are not my friend." She catches up with him and pushes him. Ben falls down and drops the doll. The doll breaks. Her dress is torn and her hair is loose. + +Sara and Ben are both sad. They look at the broken doll. They say, "We are sorry, Lily. We are sorry, Sara. We are sorry, Ben." They hug each other and say, "We are still friends. We will fix Lily together." They go to Sara's mom and ask for help. Sara's mom smiles and says, "It's okay, kids. Accidents happen. I'm glad you are sorry and you are friends. I will help you fix Lily. She will be fine." She takes the doll and some glue and some scissors and some thread. She starts to fix Lily. Sara and Ben watch and learn. They say, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, Lily. We love you." They hug the doll and each other. They are happy. +Lily and Max are twins. They are four years old. They have a big family. They have a mom, a dad, a grandma, a grandpa, and a dog. The dog is called Spot. Spot is adorable. He is brown and white and fluffy. + +One day, Lily and Max want to play with Spot. But they both want to play different games. Lily wants to throw a ball for Spot to catch. Max wants to tug a rope with Spot. They start to quarrel. + +"Spot likes the ball more!" Lily says. + +"No, he likes the rope more!" Max says. + +They pull Spot from both sides. Spot does not like that. He barks and runs away. Lily and Max are sad. They have no one to play with. + +Mom and dad hear the quarrel. They come to see what is wrong. They see Lily and Max sitting on the floor. They see Spot hiding under the couch. + +"Hey, what happened?" mom asks. + +"We wanted to play with Spot, but we could not agree on a game," Lily says. + +"We made Spot unhappy," Max says. + +Mom and dad hug Lily and Max. They say, "It is okay to have different ideas, but you have to share and take turns. Spot loves you both, but he does not like to be pulled. How about you apologize to Spot and try a new game?" + +Lily and Max nod. They say sorry to Spot. They coax him out of the couch. They decide to play hide and seek with Spot. They take turns hiding and finding. Spot is happy. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +Lily and Max are happy too. They hug each other and say, "We love you, Spot. We love you, family." +Anna and Ben were very excited. Today was their birthday and they were turning four. They wanted to decorate their house with balloons and streamers. They asked their mom for help. + +"Mom, can we decorate the house?" Anna said. + +"Sure, sweetie. Here are some balloons and streamers. You can hang them on the walls and the windows. But be careful, don't make a mess," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben took the balloons and streamers and ran to the living room. They had fun blowing up the balloons and tying them to the chairs and the table. They also taped the streamers to the curtains and the lamp. They made the living room look very colorful and festive. + +"Look, Mom, we decorated the house!" Ben said. + +"Wow, you did a great job, kids. The house looks beautiful. I'm very proud of you," Mom said. + +Mom had a surprise for Anna and Ben. She brought out two big boxes wrapped in shiny paper. She gave one to Anna and one to Ben. + +"Happy birthday, my loves. These are your presents. Open them and see what's inside," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben ripped the paper and opened the boxes. They gasped in delight. Inside each box was a scooter. Anna's scooter was pink and Ben's scooter was blue. They were enormous scooters, bigger than their bikes. + +"Wow, Mom, thank you so much! These are the best presents ever!" Anna and Ben said. + +They hugged Mom and kissed her. Then they put on their helmets and ran outside with their scooters. They rode them up and down the sidewalk, feeling the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted with joy. They had the best birthday ever. +Bee and Ant are friends. They like to play and work together. One day, they find a huge hive in the forest. It is full of honey and bees. + +"Wow, look at that hive!" Bee says. "It is so big and pretty. The bees must have worked very hard to design it." + +"Yes, it is amazing," Ant says. "But we should not go too close. The bees might not like it. They might sting us." + +Bee and Ant are curious. They want to see the hive better. They hide behind a bush and watch. They see the bees flying in and out of the hive. They see the bees making honey and wax. They see the bees talking to each other. + +"What are they saying?" Bee asks. + +"I don't know," Ant says. "Maybe they are telling each other where to find flowers and nectar. Or maybe they are giving each other orders. Or maybe they are just saying hello." + +Bee and Ant listen and try to understand. They hear the bees buzzing and humming. They hear different sounds and tones. They think the bees have a special language. + +"I wish I could speak bee," Bee says. + +"Me too," Ant says. "Maybe we could learn. Maybe we could be friends with the bees." + +Bee and Ant decide to try. They come out of the bush and approach the hive. They make buzzing and humming sounds. They wave their antennae and legs. They hope the bees will notice them and talk to them. + +But the bees do not notice them. The bees are too busy and too many. The bees do not care about Bee and Ant. The bees only care about their hive and their honey. + +Bee and Ant feel sad. They realize they cannot speak bee. They realize they cannot be friends with the bees. They realize they are different. + +They turn around and leave. They go back to their own homes. They are glad they have each other. They are glad they can speak ant and bee. They are glad they can design their own hives. They are glad they are friends. +Anna and Ben were playing with their cart in the park. They liked to fill it with leaves, rocks and sticks and pretend they were going on a trip. They took turns to push the cart and to sit in it. + +"Look, there is a big hill!" Ben said. "Let's go up and see what is on the other side." + +"OK, but I am hungry," Anna said. "Can we have a snack when we get there?" + +"Sure, we have some cookies and juice in the cart," Ben said. He pushed the cart up the hill, with Anna sitting in it. It was hard work, but he was strong. + +They reached the top of the hill and saw a pond with ducks and geese. They parked the cart and got out to look at the birds. They threw some bread crumbs to them and watched them swim and quack. + +"Can we have our snack now?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, let's go back to the cart," Ben said. But when they turned around, they saw that the cart was gone. It had rolled down the hill and disappeared behind some bushes. + +"Oh no, our cart!" Anna cried. "And our cookies and juice!" + +"Come on, let's go find it!" Ben said. He took Anna's hand and ran down the hill, hoping that their cart was still there. They were hungry and sad. They wanted their cart back. +Tom did not like bath time. He did not like the water, the soap, or the towel. He wanted to play with his toys, not get wet and cold. So when his mom said, "Tom, it's time for your bath", he ran away. He ran to his room and hid under his bed. + +Mom looked for Tom. She looked in the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom. She did not see him. She called his name, but he did not answer. She went to his room and opened the door. She saw his bathrobe on the floor, but she did not see him. + +Tom heard his mom come in. He was scared. He did not want to go to the bath. He stayed very quiet under the bed. He hoped his mom would not find him. He held his teddy bear tight. + +Mom looked around the room. She saw Tom's toys, his books, and his pictures. She smiled. She knew Tom liked his room. She also knew he was hiding. She saw his feet sticking out from under the bed. She walked over and bent down. + +"Hello, Tom," she said softly. "I found you. You can't escape from bath time. It's good for you. It makes you clean and warm. Come on, let's go to the bath. I have a surprise for you." + +Tom peeked out from under the bed. He saw his mom's face. She looked kind and happy. He also saw something in her hand. It was a new toy. It was a boat. It looked fun. + +"Is that for me?" he asked. + +"Yes, it is," mom said. "But you can only play with it in the bath. Do you want to try it?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He liked boats. He wanted to play with the new toy. He also wanted to make his mom happy. He nodded. + +"Okay, mom," he said. "I'll go to the bath. But can I wear my bathrobe? It's soft and cozy. I don't like the towel. It's rough and scratchy." + +"Of course, you can," mom said. "You can wear your bathrobe after the bath. But first, you have to get wet and soapy. Come on, let's go." + +She took his hand and helped him out from under the bed. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She put the bathrobe and the boat in a basket. She led him to the bathroom. Tom followed her. He was still a little scared, but he was also curious. He wanted to see how the boat would float in the water. He hoped it would be fun. He decided to give bath time a chance. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look at the sky. One day, they saw many stars and a big moon. + +"Wow, look at the stars!" Lily said. "They are so shiny and pretty." + +"Yes, they are," Tom agreed. "Do you know what they are?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, I don't. Do you?" + +Tom nodded. "Yes, I do. They are part of the universe." + +Lily frowned. "What is the universe?" + +Tom smiled. "The universe is everything. The sky, the earth, the sun, the moon, the stars, and us. We are all in the universe." + +Lily gasped. "Really? That is amazing. The universe is so big and attractive." + +Tom nodded. "Yes, it is. And do you know what else is attractive?" + +Lily looked at him. "What?" + +Tom leaned closer and whispered. "You are." + +Lily blushed and giggled. "You are too." + +They hugged and smiled. They were happy to be part of the universe. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play pretend. Today, they want to be firemen. They put on red hats and big coats. They find a hose and a ladder. + +But they disagree on who is the boss. Ben says he is the boss, because he is older. Sam says he is the boss, because he is smarter. They start to yell and push each other. + +Mom hears them and comes outside. She is not happy. She tells them to stop fighting and share. She says firemen work together and help people. She says they can both be bosses, if they are kind and fair. + +Ben and Sam say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They agree to be friends and firemen. They go back to their game. + +They see a cat in a tree. The cat is deaf. It cannot hear them call. They decide to save the cat. They use the ladder and the hose. They are careful and brave. They reach the cat and bring it down. The cat is happy and purrs. Ben and Sam are happy and proud. Mom is happy and proud. She gives them a hug and a cookie. They say thank you and share. They are good firemen and good brothers. +Ben and Mia love to travel with their mom and dad. They go to many places and see many things. One day, they go to the beach. They see the big blue water and the soft yellow sand. They also see many shells and rocks. + +"Look, mom, look!" Ben says. He holds a shiny shell in his hand. "What is this?" + +Mom smiles and says, "That is an oyster, Ben. It is a kind of animal that lives in the water. Sometimes, it has a pearl inside." + +"A pearl?" Mia asks. She is very curious. "What is a pearl?" + +"A pearl is a small round thing that is very pretty and shiny. It is very rare and precious. Do you want to see if this oyster has a pearl?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, yes!" Ben and Mia say. They are very enthusiastic. They want to see the pearl. + +Mom carefully opens the oyster with a knife. She looks inside and says, "Wow, you are very lucky, Ben. This oyster has a pearl!" + +She shows the pearl to Ben and Mia. It is white and smooth and sparkles in the sun. Ben and Mia are very happy. They thank mom and hug her. + +"Can I keep the pearl, mom?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, Ben. It is your special gift from the oyster. You can make a necklace or a bracelet with it. Or you can just keep it in your pocket and remember this day." Mom says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They are very grateful. They love to travel with their mom and dad. They always learn new things and have fun. They wonder what they will see next. +Sara and Tom were twins. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. + +They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and come back soon. She gave them each a snack and a bottle of water. She also gave them a coin. She said they could use the coin to choose who would go first. + +Sara and Tom ran to the hill. They looked at the coin. It had a head and a tail. Sara said she wanted the head. Tom said he wanted the tail. They tossed the coin in the air and caught it. They looked at the coin. It was the head. Sara was happy. She said she was lucky. She said she would go first. + +Sara started to climb the hill. She was fast and strong. She reached the top of the hill. She looked at the other side. She saw a big lake. It was blue and shiny. She saw some ducks and fish. She saw a boat and a dock. She saw a picnic table and a basket. She thought it was a beautiful place. She wanted to go there. + +She called Tom. She said he should come up and see the lake. She said they could go there and have fun. She said they could use the boat and the picnic basket. She said they were lucky to find such a place. + +Tom heard Sara. He was happy for her. He wanted to see the lake too. He started to climb the hill. He was slower and smaller. He had to be careful. He saw some rocks and holes. He saw some bugs and snakes. He thought it was a scary place. He wanted to be with Sara. + +He reached the top of the hill. He looked at the other side. He saw the lake. He saw Sara. He saw something else. He saw a man and a woman. They were angry. They were shouting. They were looking for their boat and their picnic basket. They saw Sara. They thought she was a thief. They ran towards her. + +Tom was scared. He called Sara. He said she should run. He said they were not lucky. He said they were in trouble. He said they should go back to their mom. + +Sara heard Tom. She was shocked. She saw the man and the woman. She saw their faces. They were red and mean. She realized they had made a mistake. She dropped the boat and the picnic basket. She ran towards Tom. + +They ran down the hill. They ran to their mom. They told her what happened. Mom was worried. She said they were lucky to be safe. She said they should not touch things that were not theirs. She said they should say sorry to the man and the woman. She said they should learn from their mistake. + +Sara and Tom nodded. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry to their mom. They said they would not do it again. They said they would be more careful and respectful. They said they would choose better next time. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the farm. They liked to feed the goats, pet the cows and chase the chickens. One day, they saw a big poster on the barn. It said: "Modern Goat Show. Come and see the best goats in the world. Win a prize if you marry a goat." + +Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to see the modern goats and win a prize. They asked their parents if they could go to the show. Their parents said no. They said the show was not for children and that marrying a goat was silly and wrong. + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They sneaked out of the farm and walked to the show. They saw many people and many goats. Some of the goats had horns, some had spots, some had long hair, some had short hair. They all looked different and strange. + +Tom and Lily found a booth that said: "Marry a Goat Here. Only 5 dollars." They had some money from their piggy banks. They decided to try it. They gave the money to a man who wore a funny hat and a fake beard. He said: "Welcome to the Modern Goat Show. You are very brave and lucky to marry a goat. Pick any goat you like and I will make you a certificate." + +Tom and Lily looked at the goats. They saw one that was white and fluffy. It looked like a cloud. They liked it. They said: "We want that one." The man said: "Good choice. That is a modern goat. It is very smart and friendly. Come closer and say hello." + +Tom and Lily went closer to the goat. They said: "Hello, goat. We are Tom and Lily. We want to marry you." The goat looked at them and said: "Baa." The man said: "That means yes. Congratulations. You are now married to the goat. Here is your certificate. Now you can take your goat home and live happily ever after." + +Tom and Lily were happy. They took the certificate and the goat. They said: "Thank you, mister. We are going to show our parents our new goat. They will be so proud of us." The man said: "You're welcome. Have a nice day." + +Tom and Lily walked back to the farm with the goat. They were smiling and holding hands. They did not see the sign that said: "Warning. Modern Goats are Genetically Modified. They may have Unexpected Side Effects." + +When they reached the farm, they saw their parents waiting for them. They were angry and worried. They said: "Where have you been? We have been looking for you. What have you done? What is that thing?" + +Tom and Lily said: "This is our goat. We married it at the Modern Goat Show. Look, we have a certificate. Isn't it cute?" + +Their parents were shocked and horrified. They said: "You married a goat? Are you crazy? That is not a goat. That is a monster. It has teeth and claws and wings. It is dangerous. It will hurt you. Give it back to the show. Now." + +Tom and Lily said: "No. We love our goat. It is our friend. It will not hurt us. It is our family. We will keep it. Go away." + +Their parents said: "No. You will not keep it. You will give it back. Or we will call the police. And the animal control. And the doctor. And the priest. You have made a big mistake. You have to fix it. Now." + +Tom and Lily said: "No. You are mean. You are wrong. You do not understand. We are happy. We are married. We are modern. Go away." + +Their parents said: "No. We are your parents. We love you. We want to help you. You are not happy. You are not married. You are not modern. You are in trouble. Come with us." + +Tom and Lily said: "No. We will not come with you. We will stay with our goat. We will run away. We will be free. Go away." + +Their parents said: "No. We will not go away. We will catch you. We will save you. We will stop you. Come here." + +Tom and Lily said: "No. We will not come here. We will go there. We will fly away. We will escape. Goodbye." + +They hugged their goat. The goat hugged them back. It spread its wings. It lifted them up. It flew away. It made a loud noise. It said: "Baa." + +Their parents watched them go. They cried and screamed. They could not believe it. They had lost their children. They had lost their minds. They had lost their hope. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food for their toys. Lily found a big bowl and filled it with water. She said, "This is soup for my teddy bear. He is very hungry." + +Ben saw the bowl and wanted to play with it. He said, "No, this is not soup. This is a hat. I want to wear it on my head." He tried to grab the bowl from Lily, but she held it tight. + +Lily and Ben started to fight over the bowl. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to stop and share. They were very persistent. + +The bowl was too heavy for them. It slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The water splashed everywhere. The bowl broke into pieces. Lily and Ben cried. Their mom was very angry. She said, "Look what you have done! You made a big mess and ruined the bowl. You are both in trouble. Go to your rooms and seat on your beds. No more playing for today." +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to travel. They wanted to see new places and learn new things. One day, they found a big map in the library. The map showed many lands and seas. Lily and Tom wanted to go to all of them. + +They asked their parents if they could travel. Their parents said no. They said it was too far and too dangerous. They said Lily and Tom were too young and should stay at home. Lily and Tom were sad. They did not like to hear no. + +They decided to make a plan. They waited until night. They packed some food and clothes. They took a candle to see in the dark. They sneaked out of the house. They went to the bus station. They looked at the signs. They saw one that said "Zoo". They thought the zoo would be fun. They got on the bus. + +The bus took a long time. Lily and Tom fell asleep. When they woke up, it was morning. They looked out the window. They did not see the zoo. They saw a big city. There were many cars and people and noises. Lily and Tom were scared. They did not know where they were. They did not know how to go back. + +They got off the bus. They walked around. They saw a policeman. They went to him. They told him their names and where they lived. They told him they wanted to travel. The policeman was kind. He said he would help them. He called their parents. He gave them some water and cookies. He showed them some cute animals in his car. He said they were his friends. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They realized they had made a mistake. They had not listened to their parents. They had put themselves in danger. They had missed their home and their family. They learned that traveling was not always fun. They learned that they should obey their parents and be careful. + +Their parents came to get them. They hugged them and kissed them. They were happy to see them. They were also angry and worried. They scolded them and punished them. They said they could not travel until they were older and wiser. They said they had to stay at home and study. Lily and Tom agreed. They said they were sorry. They said they loved them. They said they would not run away again. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with red fruits. "Look, cherries!" Lily said. "Let's pick some and eat them." + +They ran to the tree and reached for the fruits. But the tree was very old and some of the branches were broken. One branch fell down and hit Ben on the head. "Ow!" Ben cried. "That hurts!" + +Lily ran to Ben and hugged him. "Are you okay?" she asked. "Let me see your head." She saw a small cut on his forehead. "You need a band-aid," she said. + +She ran to the house and asked her mom for a band-aid. Her mom gave her one and followed her to the garden. She saw Ben sitting under the tree, holding his head. She cleaned his cut and put the band-aid on it. "There, all fixed," she said. "You're a brave boy, Ben." + +"Thank you, mom," Ben said. "And thank you, Lily. You're a good sister." + +Lily smiled and gave him a kiss. "You're welcome, Ben. I'm sorry the tree hurt you. It's an ancient tree. Maybe it needs some love too." + +They looked at the tree and saw some cherries still hanging from the branches. They picked some and shared them with their mom. The cherries were sweet and juicy. They decided to plant some of the seeds and grow a new cherry tree. They hoped it would be strong and healthy and happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to feed the ducks and watch them swim. One day, they saw a new duck. It was big and white and had a red band around its neck. It looked different from the other ducks. + +"Hello, duck!" Ben said. "What is your name?" + +The duck did not answer. It quacked loudly and flapped its wings. + +"Maybe it is shy," Lily said. "Or maybe it is lost." + +Ben and Lily decided to help the duck. They looked around for a clue. They saw a big box near the pond. It had a label that said "Mail to the zoo". + +"Look, Lily!" Ben said. "The duck came from the mail! It is a zoo duck!" + +Lily gasped. "Poor duck! It must be scared and lonely. We have to take it back to the zoo!" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They ran to the box and opened it. They lifted the duck and put it inside. They closed the box and pushed it to the road. They waved at a passing truck. + +"Please, mister!" Ben shouted. "Can you take this box to the zoo? It has a great duck inside!" + +The truck driver stopped and smiled. He saw the label and the duck. He understood what happened. + +"Sure, kids," he said. "I can take the duck to the zoo. It will be happy there with its friends." + +"Thank you, mister!" Ben and Lily said. They gave the duck a hug and a kiss. The duck quacked softly and nodded. + +"Goodbye, duck!" Ben and Lily said. "We hope you have fun at the zoo!" + +The truck driver lifted the box and put it in his truck. He drove away, honking his horn. Ben and Lily waved until they could not see the truck anymore. They felt sad, but also proud. They had helped the duck find its home. +Lily and Ben love to play with their toy planes. They pretend to be pilots and fly to different places. They make noises like zoom and vroom and beep. + +One day, they decide to play in the backyard. They find a big cardboard box and turn it into a plane. They draw windows and wings and a tail. They cut out a door and a hole for the pilot. + +Lily says, "I want to be the pilot. I have a hat and a scarf." She puts on her hat and scarf and climbs into the hole. She holds a stick as a steering wheel. + +Ben says, "I want to be the co-pilot. I have a map and a radio." He puts on his map and radio and goes through the door. He sits next to Lily and looks at the map. + +They are ready to fly. Lily says, "Co-pilot, are you ready?" Ben says, "Yes, pilot, I am ready." Lily says, "OK, let's go!" She turns the stick and makes a loud noise. "We are flying!" + +They pretend to fly to different places. They see mountains and lakes and clouds. They talk to each other on the radio. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, something happens. A big wind comes and blows their box. It shakes and rolls and flips. Lily and Ben scream and hold on. Their box crashes on the ground. + +They are scared and sad. Their plane is broken. They crawl out of the box and look at it. They see holes and tears and dents. + +Lily says, "Oh no, our plane is ruined." Ben says, "It's OK, Lily. We can fix it. Or we can make a new one." Lily says, "Really?" Ben says, "Yes, really. We are pilots. We can do anything." + +They hug each other and smile. They are not scared and sad anymore. They are brave and happy. They are pilots. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play and eat. One day, their mom made a big cake for dessert. It had chocolate and cream and cherries on top. Tom and Lily were very happy and wanted to eat the cake right away. + +But their mom said, "No, you have to wait until after dinner. And you have to eat your vegetables first. Then you can have a slice of cake." + +Tom and Lily did not like vegetables. They liked cake. They were sad and angry. They went to their room and made a plan. + +"Let's sneak out and get the cake," Tom whispered. "Mom won't notice. We can eat it in the garden." + +"OK," Lily agreed. "But we have to be quiet and fast." + +They waited until their mom was busy in the kitchen. Then they tiptoed to the living room, where the cake was on the table. They grabbed the cake and ran to the door. + +But their mom heard them and saw them. She shouted, "Stop! What are you doing with the cake?" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the cake on the floor. It broke into pieces. The chocolate and cream and cherries were everywhere. + +Tom and Lily started to cry. They were sorry and ashamed. They worried that their mom would be mad at them and not give them any dessert. + +Their mom came to them and hugged them. She said, "I'm not mad at you, but I'm disappointed. You should not take things without asking. And you should not waste food. The cake was for everyone, not just for you." + +She helped them clean up the mess. She said, "Now, let's go and have dinner. You still have to eat your vegetables. But don't worry, I have another dessert for you. It's not as big as the cake, but it's still yummy. It's ice cream." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love ice cream." + +They learned their lesson. They ate their vegetables and enjoyed their ice cream. They never tried to sneak out and get the cake again. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play music. She had a small drum that she got for her birthday. She liked to bang on it with her hands and make loud noises. She also liked to sing songs that she learned at school or from her mom. + +One day, she saw a big drum in a store window. It was shiny and red and had fancy patterns on it. It also had two sticks that you could use to hit the drum. Lily wanted the big drum very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +"Mom, can I have the big drum, please?" Lily said. + +Her mom looked at the drum and smiled. "That is a very nice drum, Lily. But it is also very expensive. We don't have enough money to buy it right now. Maybe you can save some money and buy it later." + +Lily felt sad. She wondered how she could save money. She thought of an idea. She decided to play her small drum on the street and ask people for coins. She hoped that people would like her music and give her some money. + +She took her small drum and went outside. She found a spot near a park where many people walked by. She started to play her drum and sing. Some people stopped and listened. They clapped and smiled. They also gave her some coins. Lily thanked them and put the coins in a jar. + +She did this every day for a week. She played her drum and sang. She gained more and more coins. She counted them every night. She was getting closer to her goal. + +Finally, she had enough money to buy the big drum. She was very happy. She ran to the store with her mom and her jar of coins. She gave them to the storekeeper and took the big drum. She hugged it and thanked her mom. + +She went home and played her big drum. It sounded louder and better than her small drum. She felt proud and happy. She had worked hard and gained her dream. She also learned that music can make people happy and generous. She decided to keep playing her drum and singing for everyone. +Lily liked trains. She had a toy train that she played with every day. She made it go fast and slow, and made noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. She wanted to see a real train, but her mom said no. She said trains were too big and loud and dangerous for little girls. + +One day, Lily saw a train station near her house. She was curious and excited. She ran away from her mom and went to the station. She saw a big train with many cars and people. She wanted to get closer and touch it. She did not hear her mom calling her name. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" her mom shouted. "That train is moving, it will hurt you!" + +But Lily did not listen. She did not understand. She thought the train was friendly and fun. She ran across the tracks and reached out her hand. The train was faster than she thought. It hit her with a harsh sound and a harsh force. Lily screamed and fell down. She did not get up again. + +Her mom ran to her and cried. She hugged her and kissed her. She said sorry and I love you. But Lily did not hear her. She did not feel her. She did not see her. She was gone. The train had taken her away. +Sara and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, their mom says, "Sara and Ben, we are going to the park. Put on your shoes and coats. You can bring one toy each." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They love the park. They run to their toys and pick one. Sara picks her doll and Ben picks his car. + +But then, Sara sees Ben's car. She likes it more than her doll. She says, "Ben, can I have your car? It is shiny and fast. I want to play with it at the park." + +Ben says, "No, Sara. This is my car. You have your doll. You can play with her at the park." + +Sara is sad. She wants the car. She says, "Please, Ben. Please let me have your car. I will give you my doll. She is pretty and soft. You can play with her at the park." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes his car, but he loves his sister. He says, "Okay, Sara. You can have my car. I will take your doll. But you have to be careful with it. Don't break it or lose it." + +Sara is happy. She hugs Ben and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I will be careful with your car. I am grateful for you." + +They put on their shoes and coats and go to the park with their mom. They play with their toys and have fun. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were going to the park with Mom. They put on their coats and hats and zipped them up. Mom said, "Let's go, it's a sunny day!" + +They walked on the road and saw many things. They saw cars and buses and bikes. They saw trees and flowers and birds. They saw a large dog with a red collar. The dog barked at them and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, but ask the owner first," Mom said. + +They went to the owner, who was a nice lady. She said, "Hello, this is Rex. He is very friendly. Do you want to pet him?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. + +They petted Rex and he licked their faces. They laughed and said, "He is so soft and warm!" + +The owner said, "Thank you for being polite. Rex likes you. Have fun at the park!" + +They said goodbye to Rex and the owner and continued their walk. They reached the park and saw a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. They ran to play and had a lot of fun. They zipped down the slide and flew on the swing and made castles in the sandbox. They were happy and Mom was happy too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were making tea and cake for their toys. Lily found a big mug with a picture of a cat on it. She filled it with water from the tap and put it on the table. + +"Look, Ben, I have a mug for you!" she said. + +Ben came over and saw the mug. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. That is a nice mug. Can I have some tea?" + +Lily nodded and pretended to pour some tea from a pot. She said, "Here you go, Ben. Be careful, it is hot." + +Ben took the mug and pretended to sip the tea. He said, "Mmm, this is good tea. What kind of tea is it?" + +Lily said, "It is clear tea. It is good for you. It makes you strong and smart." + +Ben said, "I like clear tea. Can I have some more?" + +Lily said, "Sure, Ben. But you have to share with your toys. They are thirsty too." + +Ben said, "OK, Lily. I will share with my toys. But can I have the cat mug? I like the cat mug. It is pretty and funny." + +Lily said, "No, Ben. The cat mug is mine. You can have the other mug. The other mug has a dog on it. It is also pretty and funny." + +Ben said, "But I don't like the dog mug. I want the cat mug. Please, Lily, can I have the cat mug?" + +Lily said, "No, Ben. The cat mug is mine. You can't have it. It is not fair." + +Ben said, "Yes, I can. I can do what I want. Give me the cat mug, Lily. Give it to me now!" + +Lily said, "No, Ben. Stop it. You are being mean. Leave me alone!" + +Ben said, "No, Lily. You are being mean. You are not sharing. Give me the cat mug!" + +Ben tried to grab the cat mug from Lily. Lily tried to hold on to the cat mug. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The cat mug slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It broke into pieces. The water spilled everywhere. + +Lily and Ben stopped and looked at the broken mug. They felt sad and sorry. They knew they had done something bad. They heard their mom coming. They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had not fought over the cat mug. They wished they had been nice to each other. They wished they had shared. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls and books. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to play with the same car. It is a red car with four wheels. It is Sara's car, but Ben likes it too. + +"Can I play with your car?" Ben asks Sara. + +"No, it is my car. You have your own car. It is blue," Sara says. + +"But I want to play with the red car. It is nicer than the blue car. Please, let me play with it," Ben says. + +"No, you cannot play with it. It is mine. Go away," Sara says. She pushes Ben away. + +Ben is sad and angry. He wants to play with the red car. He thinks Sara is mean. He waits for Sara to look away. Then he grabs the red car and runs away. + +"Hey, give me back my car!" Sara shouts. She runs after Ben. + +Ben runs fast. He does not see the big rock on the ground. He trips over the rock and falls down. The red car flies out of his hand and hits a tree. The car breaks into pieces. + +Sara catches up with Ben. She sees the broken car. She starts to cry. + +"Look what you did! You broke my car! It was my favorite car! You are a bad friend!" Sara says. + +Ben feels sorry. He did not mean to break the car. He wanted to play with it. He tries to say sorry, but Sara does not listen. She picks up the pieces of the car and walks away. + +Ben is alone. He has no car and no friend. He is cold and hurt. He wishes he had not taken the car. He wishes he had shared with Sara. He wishes he had a warm hug. But no one allows him to hug them. No one wants to play with him. He has no work to do. He is very unhappy. He has a bad ending. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with paper. They can fold paper into many shapes. They can make hats, boats, and planes. + +One day, they find a big book of paper animals. They want to fold the paper animals. They look at the pictures and try to copy them. + +Lily folds a paper cat. She makes ears, eyes, and a tail. She is happy with her cat. She shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I made a cat. Do you like it?" she asks. + +Ben looks at the cat. He likes it, but he wants to make something else. He folds a paper dog. He makes legs, a nose, and a tail. He is happy with his dog. He shows it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I made a dog. Do you like it?" he asks. + +Lily looks at the dog. She likes it, but she wants to make something else. She folds a paper bird. She makes wings, a beak, and a tail. She is happy with her bird. She shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I made a bird. Do you like it?" she asks. + +Ben looks at the bird. He likes it, but he wants to make something else. He folds a paper snake. He makes a long body, a tongue, and eyes. He is happy with his snake. He shows it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I made a snake. Do you like it?" he asks. + +Lily looks at the snake. She does not like it. She is scared of snakes. She screams and runs away. + +"Help, help, a snake!" she cries. + +Ben laughs and chases her with his snake. He thinks it is funny. + +"Come back, Lily, it is only paper. It cannot bite you!" he says. + +Lily runs to their mom. She is alert and hears Lily's scream. She sees Ben with his snake. She is not scared of snakes. She knows it is paper. She smiles and hugs Lily. + +"Don't worry, Lily, it is not a real snake. It is a paper snake. Ben made it. He is very clever. You are very clever too. You both made beautiful paper animals. I am proud of you," she says. + +Lily and Ben hug their mom. They are happy. They show their mom their paper animals. They tell her how they folded them. They ask her to fold some with them. She agrees. They have fun folding paper animals together. +Lily was very happy. It was Christmas Eve and she wanted to see Santa and his reindeer. She put on her warm coat and hat and went outside with her dad. They walked to the park where there was a big tree with lights and a star. + +Lily saw many people and children there. They were singing and smiling. Lily looked up at the sky and hoped to see Santa and his reindeer. She asked her dad, "When will they arrive, dad?" + +"Soon, Lily, soon. They are very fast and fly very high. Maybe we can hear their bells if we listen carefully," her dad said. + +Lily listened and waited. She was very excited. She wanted to say hello to Santa and his reindeer and give them a hug. She wanted to tell them what she wished for Christmas. She wished for a doll and a book and a fair dress. + +But then, something bad happened. A loud noise came from the sky. Lily and her dad looked up and saw a big plane. The plane was flying very low and very fast. It was coming right towards the tree. Lily and her dad were scared. They tried to run away, but it was too late. The plane hit the tree and the tree fell down. The lights and the star broke. The people and the children screamed and cried. + +Lily and her dad were hurt. They were under the tree and the plane. They could not move or breathe. They could not see or hear. They could not talk or smile. They could not see Santa and his reindeer. They could not say hello or give them a hug. They could not tell them what they wished for Christmas. They could not have a doll or a book or a fair dress. They could not be happy. They could not be alive. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big bowl of grapes on the table. They loved grapes. They were sweet and juicy. + +"Can we have some grapes, please?" Lily asked her mom. + +"Of course, my lovely children. But don't eat too many, or you will have a tummy ache," mom said. + +Lily and Ben each took a handful of grapes and ran to the swing. They ate the grapes and swung high in the air. They felt happy. + +But then, Lily saw something strange. One of her grapes disappeared from her hand. She looked around, but she could not see it. + +"Ben, did you see my grape?" Lily asked. + +"No, I did not. Maybe it fell on the ground," Ben said. + +They looked on the ground, but they could not find the grape. They looked in the bowl, but there were no more grapes. + +"Where did the grapes go?" Lily wondered. + +They heard a giggle behind the bush. They went to see who was there. They saw their little brother, Sam. He had a big smile on his face and a grape in his mouth. + +"Sam, did you take our grapes?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I did. They were yummy. I made them disappear," Sam said. + +Lily and Ben were not happy. They were angry. They wanted their grapes back. + +"Sam, that was not nice. You should share with us. You should say sorry," Lily said. + +Sam felt sorry. He did not want to make his sister and brother angry. He wanted to play with them. + +"I'm sorry, Lily and Ben. I was just having fun. Here, you can have the last grape," Sam said. + +He gave them the grape. They split it in half and each ate a piece. They hugged Sam and forgave him. + +"Thank you, Sam. Next time, ask us first. We can share with you," Ben said. + +They all smiled and went back to the swing. They played together and had fun. They were lovely children. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today they want to visit their grandma. Grandma lives in a big house with a garden. She has many toys and books for them. + +They get in the car with Mom and Dad. They drive for a long time. Anna and Ben look out the window. They see trees, cows, and birds. They sing songs and tell jokes. They are happy. + +They arrive at Grandma's house. Grandma is waiting for them. She gives them hugs and kisses. She says, "Hello, my sweeties! I'm so glad you came to visit me. Come inside, I have a surprise for you." + +They follow Grandma into the house. They see a big box in the living room. Grandma says, "This is for you. It has some of my old toys and books. You can play with them and keep them if you like." + +Anna and Ben are excited. They open the box. They find dolls, cars, puzzles, and stories. They start to play with them. They have fun. + +But some of the toys and books are very old. They have dust on them. Anna and Ben sneeze. They rub their eyes. They feel sleepy. + +Mom and Dad come to the living room. They see Anna and Ben lying on the couch. They are holding a doll and a car. They are asleep. + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "They must have had a busy day. Let's take them to their room. They can play more tomorrow." + +They pick up Anna and Ben. They carry them to their room. They tuck them in. They kiss them good night. + +They say, "We love you, Anna and Ben. Sweet dreams." + +Anna and Ben sleep. They dream of Grandma and her toys and books. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big purple puzzle on a table. It has many pieces. + +"Wow, look at that puzzle!" Lily says. "Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, let's ask the lady who has it," Ben says. They run to the table and see a nice lady with a smile. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like puzzles?" the lady asks. + +"Yes, we do. Can we play with your puzzle, please?" Lily and Ben ask. + +"Of course, you can. This is a special puzzle. It is a map of the world. Do you know what the world is?" the lady says. + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They do not know what the world is. + +"The world is where we live. It has many places and people and animals. Each piece of the puzzle is a part of the world. Do you want to learn more?" the lady says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They want to learn more. They sit down and start to look at the pieces. + +The lady helps them to find the pieces that fit together. She tells them the names of the places and what they have. Lily and Ben learn about mountains and oceans and deserts and forests. They learn about lions and penguins and camels and pandas. They learn about different languages and cultures and foods. + +They have fun and make new friends. They thank the lady for sharing her puzzle with them. They say goodbye and go back to their moms. + +"Mom, we met a nice lady who had a purple puzzle. It was a map of the world. We learned a lot of things. Can we get a puzzle like that?" Lily and Ben say. + +Their moms smile and hug them. They are proud of their kids. They say they will look for a puzzle like that. They go home happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But Tom wanted to build the biggest tower ever. He took some blocks from Lily's house and added them to his tower. Lily saw what he did and felt angry. + +"Tom, give me back my blocks!" Lily said. "They are mine and you can't take them!" + +"No, I need them for my tower!" Tom said. "My tower is better than your house!" + +They started to pull and push the blocks. They had a big urge to get what they wanted. They did not listen to each other. They did not share. They did not care. + +Suddenly, their blocks fell down. They made a loud noise. They broke some of the blocks. They broke their toys. They broke their fun. + +They looked at the mess and felt sad. They wished they had not fought. They wished they had been nice. They wished they had played together. + +They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They learned a lesson. They learned that breaking things is bad. They learned that sharing things is good. They learned that playing together is fun. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they want new furniture. They want a big bed and a furry rug. + +One day, they see a catalog on the table. It has pictures of furniture. They see a bed with a pink cover and a rug with stars. They like them very much. + +They decide to order them. They take the phone and call the number on the catalog. A voice says, "Hello, this is Furniture Shop. How can I help you?" + +Lily says, "We want a bed and a rug, please." + +The voice says, "What is your name and address?" + +Max says, "We are Lily and Max. We live in the blue house on Maple Street." + +The voice says, "OK, Lily and Max. We will send you the bed and the rug soon. Thank you for your order." + +Lily and Max are happy. They hang up the phone and hug each other. They can't wait for their new furniture to arrive. They hope it will be furry and soft. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They like to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. Anna has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They pretend they are racing on a big road. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm faster than you!" Anna says. + +"No, you're not, I'm faster!" Ben says. + +They reach the end of the carpet and have to turn around. Anna tries to reverse her car, but she does not know how. She pushes the car forward, but it hits the wall. She pushes it backward, but it hits the curtain. The curtain is colorful and has flowers on it. Anna likes the curtain, but she does not like to hit it with her car. + +"Oops, sorry, curtain!" Anna says. + +Ben laughs and reverses his car easily. He knows how to make it go backward and forward. He shows Anna how to do it. He says, "Look, Anna, you have to move this switch. Then you can reverse your car. It's easy!" + +Anna watches Ben and tries to do the same. She moves the switch and reverses her car. She is happy and says, "Yay, I did it! Thank you, Ben!" + +They smile and hug each other. Then they continue to play with their cars. They zoom and crash and reverse and have fun. The curtain watches them and smiles too. It likes to see them happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They saw a big barrel that was full of water. Lily wanted to splash in the water, but Tom wanted to roll the barrel. + +"Let me splash, Tom!" Lily said. "It is hot and I am thirsty." + +"No, I want to roll, Lily!" Tom said. "It is fun and I am strong." + +They both pulled on the barrel, but it did not move. They were selfish and did not share. + +A dog came by and saw the barrel. He was also hot and thirsty. He did not think about rolling or splashing. He just jumped on the barrel and drank some water. + +Lily and Tom stopped pulling and looked at the dog. They saw that he was happy and not selfish. They felt sorry and silly. + +"Let's share, Tom," Lily said. "We can both splash and roll." + +"OK, Lily," Tom said. "We can also play with the dog." + +They let go of the barrel and smiled. They splashed and rolled and played with the dog. They were not selfish anymore. They were happy and kind. +Sara and Tom are hungry. They look in the fridge for something to eat. They see a can of tuna. Sara likes tuna, but Tom does not. + +"I want tuna!" Sara says. + +"Yuck! Tuna is gross!" Tom says. + +They start to fight over the can. They pull and push and shout. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She comes into the kitchen. She sees the can of tuna. She looks at the label. It says "Best before 2018". + +"Oh no! This tuna is old!" Mom says. "You can't eat this! It will make you sick!" + +She takes the can away from Sara and Tom. She throws it in the trash. + +"Sorry, Sara. You can't have tuna today. How about some cheese and crackers?" Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. Cheese and crackers are good too." Sara says. + +She moves to the table and sits down. Tom follows her. + +"Can I have some cheese and crackers too, Mom?" Tom says. + +"Of course, Tom. Here you go." Mom says. + +She gives them each a plate of cheese and crackers. They eat and smile. + +They are not hungry anymore. They are happy. +Tom is a cat. He likes to sleep on the roof of his house. He thinks the roof is warm and quiet. He does not like to play with other cats. He is lazy. + +One day, a bird appears on the roof. The bird is small and blue. It sings a song. Tom opens one eye and looks at the bird. He thinks the bird is tasty. He wants to catch the bird. + +Tom gets up and walks slowly to the bird. The bird does not see Tom. Tom is quiet and sneaky. He is almost near the bird. He is ready to jump. + +But then, the bird sees Tom. The bird is scared. It flies away quickly. Tom misses the bird. He falls off the roof. He lands on the grass. He is not hurt, but he is angry. + +Tom goes back to the roof. He lies down and closes his eyes. He does not want to see any more birds. He is lazy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to walk to the park and play. One day, they see a big truck with many toys. The truck has a sign that says "Trade your old toys for new ones". + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Tom says. "It has cool toys. I want to trade my ball for a car." + +"Me too," Sam says. "I want to trade my teddy for a robot." + +They run to the truck and give their toys to the man. The man smiles and gives them new toys. Tom gets a car and Sam gets a robot. + +"Thank you, mister!" they say. They are very happy. + +They walk back to the park and play with their new toys. They make noises and pretend to drive and fight. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happens. Tom's car breaks. One of the wheels falls off. Tom is sad. He tries to fix it, but he can't. + +"Sam, can I have my ball back?" he asks. + +Sam looks at his robot. His robot is still working. He likes his robot. + +"No, Tom," he says. "We made a trade. You can't have your ball back." + +Tom is angry. He wants his ball back. He grabs Sam's robot and tries to take it. + +"Hey, stop it!" Sam says. "That's my robot!" + +They start to fight. They pull and push and shout. They are not happy. + +A woman sees them and comes over. She is the man's wife. She works in the truck with him. + +"What's going on here?" she asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +They tell her what happened. They show her their toys. She shakes her head. + +"I'm sorry, boys," she says. "But you can't trade back. The sign says 'No returns'. You have to keep the toys you traded for." + +They look at the sign. It does say 'No returns'. They don't understand what that means. They think it is not fair. + +"But our toys are broken," Tom says. + +"Or boring," Sam says. + +The woman sighs. She feels sorry for them. She has an idea. + +"Listen, boys," she says. "Why don't you try to share your toys? Maybe you can take turns playing with the car and the robot. Maybe you can fix the car together. Maybe you can make up a new game. Maybe you can be friends again." + +They think about it. They look at each other. They nod. + +"Okay," they say. + +They say sorry to each other. They hug. They are friends again. + +They share their toys. They fix the car. They make up a new game. They have fun. + +They learn a lesson. They learn that trading is not always good. They learn that sharing is better. They learn that friendship is the best. +Tom liked to record sounds with his toy phone. He would press the red button and say something, then press the green button and hear it again. He thought it was fun to make funny noises and listen to them. + +One day, he went with his dad to the mechanic. The mechanic fixed cars and trucks that were broken. Tom saw a big truck with a loud horn. He wanted to record the horn sound with his toy phone. + +He asked his dad if he could go near the truck. His dad said yes, but be careful. Tom walked to the truck and saw the horn on the front. He pressed the red button on his toy phone and honked the horn. It was very loud and made him jump. He smiled and pressed the green button to hear it again. + +But he heard nothing. His toy phone was silent. He tried again, but still nothing. He looked at his toy phone and saw that it was broken. The red button was stuck and the screen was cracked. He felt sad and ran back to his dad. + +His dad saw his broken toy phone and hugged him. He said he was sorry and that he would buy him a new one. He said that sometimes things break and we can't fix them. He said that the mechanic could fix cars and trucks, but not toy phones. He said that toy phones were not ordinary things, they were special things. He said that Tom was not ordinary either, he was special too. He said that he loved him very much. Tom felt better and hugged his dad back. He said that he loved him too. He said that he didn't need a new toy phone, he just needed his dad. +Tom likes to sing songs. He sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. He sings loud and happy. He has a toy that can record his songs. He presses a button and the toy makes a sound. Then he sings and the toy listens. When he is done, he presses another button and the toy plays his song. + +One day, Tom has a test at school. He has to say the names of the colors, the shapes, and the animals. He is nervous. He does not want to make a mistake. He thinks of a way to remember the answers. He decides to sing them. He takes his toy to his room and records his songs. He sings red, yellow, blue, green. He sings circle, square, triangle, star. He sings cat, dog, bird, fish. + +The next day, he goes to school with his toy. He is ready for the test. He sits at his desk and waits for his turn. He sees his teacher and his friends. He smiles. He thinks of his songs. He feels confident. He takes out his toy and presses the button. He wants to hear his songs. But something is wrong. The toy does not play his songs. It plays a terrible noise. It sounds like a monster. It is loud and scary. Tom is shocked. His teacher is angry. His friends are laughing. Tom feels sad and embarrassed. He does not know what happened. He does not want to take the test. He wants to go home. He wishes he never recorded his songs. He wishes he never brought his toy. He thinks his toy is broken. He thinks his toy is bad. He thinks his toy is a monster. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to observe the birds and the flowers and the clouds. They saw many colors and shapes and sounds. + +Then they saw something very big and strange. It was a giant. The giant was taller than the trees and had long hair and big feet. The giant saw Tom and Lily and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," the giant said. "You are very cute. Can I play with you?" + +Tom and Lily were scared of the giant. They did not know if he was nice or mean. They wanted to run away, but they were too slow. + +"Please, don't hurt us," Tom said. "We are just playing." + +"I won't hurt you," the giant said. "I just want to hug you and kiss you and squeeze you." + +The giant picked up Tom and Lily with his big hands. He hugged them and kissed them and squeezed them. But he squeezed them too hard. Tom and Lily felt pain and could not breathe. They cried and screamed, but the giant did not hear them. + +The giant was happy. He thought he was nice. He did not know he was killing Tom and Lily. He did not observe their faces and their tears. He did not understand their words and their fears. + +Tom and Lily stopped crying and screaming. They stopped moving and breathing. They were dead. + +The giant did not notice. He kept playing with them. He thought they were sleeping. He did not know he was lonely. He did not know he was sad. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the yard. They liked to make cars and planes and dolls out of blocks and sticks and rocks. They were having fun until they saw a big dark cloud in the sky. It looked angry and scary. + +"Let's go inside, Tom," Lily said. "That cloud is bad. It might make a tornado." + +Tom frowns. He does not want to go inside. He wants to keep playing. He thinks Lily is silly and scared. He says, "No, Lily. That cloud is not bad. It is just a cloud. It will not make a tornado. You are a baby." + +Lily feels sad and mad. She does not like when Tom calls her a baby. She says, "Fine, Tom. You stay here. I will go inside. But don't cry when the tornado comes and takes your toys away." + +She runs to the house and slams the door. Tom laughs. He thinks Lily is funny and dumb. He says, "Bye, Lily. I will not cry. I will play with my toys and have fun." + +He picks up his favorite car and makes it zoom around the yard. He does not see the cloud getting bigger and darker. He does not hear the wind getting louder and stronger. He does not feel the air getting colder and wetter. He only sees his car and smiles. + +But then, he hears a loud noise. He looks up and sees a big, black, spinning thing. It is a tornado. It is coming to his yard. It is coming to his toys. It is coming to him. + +Tom feels scared and sorry. He wishes he listened to Lily. He wishes he went inside. He wishes he did not call her a baby. He drops his car and runs to the house. He knocks on the door and shouts, "Lily, Lily, let me in! There is a tornado! Help me, Lily!" + +But Lily does not hear him. She is inside with her mom and dad. They are in the basement. They are safe. They are waiting for the tornado to go away. They are hoping Tom is okay. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red truck. The truck has a long ladder and a loud siren. Sam and Mia want to examine the truck. + +"Can we look at the truck?" Sam asks a man in a yellow hat. The man is a firefighter. He smiles and nods. + +"Sure, but be careful. The truck is hot. It just came from a fire," he says. + +Sam and Mia follow the man to the truck. They touch the tires, the doors, and the hose. They climb the ladder and sit in the driver's seat. They pretend to drive the truck and put out fires. + +"You are very successful firefighters," the man says. "Do you want to hear the siren?" + +"Yes, please!" Sam and Mia say. + +The man presses a button and the siren goes "woo-woo-woo". Sam and Mia laugh and clap. They thank the man and wave goodbye. They are happy. They had fun examining the hot truck. +Lily and Max were friends who liked to paint. They had many colors and brushes to make pictures. One day, they decided to paint circles on a big paper. Lily painted a red circle, and Max painted a blue circle. They were happy with their circles. + +But then, Lily wanted to paint more circles. She painted a yellow circle over Max's blue circle. Max was angry. He said, "That is my circle! You cannot paint over it!" He painted a green circle over Lily's red circle. Lily was angry too. She said, "That is my circle! You cannot paint over it!" + +They started to paint over each other's circles, making new colors and shapes. They were not happy anymore. They were competitive. They wanted to have the most circles and the best colors. They did not share or say sorry. + +Soon, the big paper was full of messy circles. There was no space left to paint. Lily and Max looked at their paper. They did not like it. They did not like what they did. They felt sad and sorry. + +They looked at each other. They said, "I am sorry. I should not have painted over your circle. Can we be friends again?" They nodded and hugged. They decided to make a new picture together. They used their brushes and colors to paint a rainbow. They were happy with their rainbow. They were happy with their friendship. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They saw a big grill that their dad used to cook food. They wanted to try it. + +"Let's make some hot dogs," Ben said. "I like hot dogs. They are yummy." + +"Okay," Lily said. "But we need to be careful. The grill is hot and can hurt us." + +They found some hot dogs and buns in the fridge. They put them on the grill and turned it on. They waited for a few minutes. + +"Are they ready?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Let's check." + +They opened the grill and saw smoke and fire. The hot dogs and buns were burned and black. They smelled bad. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. "We did something wrong." + +They heard their dad coming. He saw the grill and the smoke. He was angry. + +"What are you doing?" he asked. "You could have started a fire. You could have burned yourself. You should never touch the grill without me. It is dangerous." + +He turned off the grill and took the hot dogs and buns away. He gave them some water and hugged them. + +"I'm sorry, dad," Lily said. + +"Me too," Ben said. + +"I know you were curious," dad said. "But you should always ask me before you use something you don't know. I can teach you how to use it safely. And I can recommend you some other foods that are better for the grill. Like chicken or corn or pineapple. They are sweet and tasty." + +"Really?" Lily asked. + +"Yes," dad said. "Maybe next time we can grill together. But only if you promise to listen to me and follow the rules." + +"We promise," Lily and Ben said. + +They learned their lesson. They never touched the grill without dad again. They also tried some new foods that dad recommended. They liked them a lot. They had fun grilling with dad. They were happy. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to play with toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend that their cars can go very fast and make loud noises. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. Inside the box, there is an ancient car. It is very old and dusty. It has four big wheels and a long metal pipe. Tim and Mia are curious about the ancient car. + +"Can we play with it?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is broken," Tim says. + +They look at the car and see a small hole on the side. They remember that their dad told them that cars need fuel to move. Fuel is a liquid that makes cars go. + +"Maybe we can find some fuel and make the car go," Mia says. + +"That sounds fun. Let's plan how to do it," Tim says. + +They think of a plan. They decide to look for a bottle of fuel in the garage. They also find a funnel and a hose. They use the funnel and the hose to pour some fuel into the hole of the ancient car. They hope that the car will start. + +They sit inside the car and look for a button or a key. They see a big red button on the dashboard. They press it together. + +The ancient car makes a loud noise and a lot of smoke. It shakes and moves a little bit. Tim and Mia are excited and scared. They think they made the car go. + +But then, the car stops and makes a louder noise. It spits out more smoke and some fire. Tim and Mia are very scared. They jump out of the car and run away. + +They hear their dad coming into the garage. He sees the ancient car and the smoke and the fire. He is very angry and surprised. + +"What did you do to my car?" he yells. + +Tim and Mia look at each other and say, "Sorry, dad. We wanted to play with it." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to go on walks with their mum and dad. One day, they saw a big sign on the road that said "Circus". They asked their mum and dad what it was. + +"A circus is a place where you can see many brilliant things, like clowns, animals, and tricks," their mum said. + +"Can we go, please?" Tom and Lily said together. + +Their mum and dad smiled and said yes. They bought tickets and went inside the big tent. They saw many people sitting on seats and a ring in the middle. They found their seats and waited for the show to start. + +Soon, they heard music and saw a man with a funny hat and a big voice. He said, "Welcome to the circus! Are you ready to see some amazing things?" The people clapped and cheered. + +Then, many things happened. Tom and Lily saw a clown who made funny faces and jokes. They saw a lady who flew in the air with a rope. They saw a man who juggled fire and knives. They saw a lion who roared and jumped through a hoop. They saw an elephant who balanced on a ball. They saw a horse who danced and wore a hat. + +Tom and Lily were very happy and excited. They laughed and clapped and shouted. They thought the circus was the most brilliant thing they ever saw. They thanked their mum and dad for taking them. They wanted to see the circus again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a tall slide. It is very high and shiny. Anna wants to try it. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"Anna, wait for me!" Ben shouts. He runs after her, but he is slower. Anna is at the top of the slide. She looks down and smiles. + +"Ready, Ben?" she asks. + +"Ready, Anna!" he says. He is at the top too. + +They sit on the slide and hold hands. Then they order their feet to go. They slide down very fast. They feel the speed and the wind. They laugh and scream. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Anna says. + +"Let's do it again!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide and climb up the ladder. They slide down again and again. They have a lot of fun on the tall slide. +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, our snowman is smiling!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. He likes us," Tom said. + +They heard a noise behind them. They turned around and saw a hut. It was made of wood and had a door and a window. They had never seen it before. + +"Who lives in the hut?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a witch or a bear," Tom said. + +They were curious and scared. They walked slowly towards the hut. They knocked on the door. No one answered. They pushed the door. It was not locked. They opened the door and peeked inside. + +They saw a big surprise. The hut was full of toys and books and candy. There was a fireplace and a sofa and a table. There was a note on the table. It said: + +"Hello, Lily and Tom. I am your snowman. I live in this hut. I made it for you. You can play here anytime you want. I hope you like it. Love, your snowman." + +Lily and Tom were amazed. They could not believe their eyes. Their snowman had revealed his secret. He was a magic snowman. He was very kind and generous. He had made them a wonderful gift. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, snowman!" Tom said. + +They ran inside the hut. They hugged the note. They played with the toys and books and candy. They were warm and cozy. They forgot about the cold. They were very happy. They had a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. But sometimes, they had troubles. Ben wanted to use all the blue blocks, and Lily wanted to use all the red blocks. They did not want to share. + +"Give me that blue block!" Ben said. He tried to grab it from Lily's hand. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. She pulled it back and pushed Ben away. + +They both started to cry. Their blocks fell down and made a big mess. They were very sad and angry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the troubled children and the broken blocks. She felt sorry for them. + +"Come here, Lily and Ben," Mom said. She hugged them and wiped their tears. "Why are you fighting? You are both good children. You can have fun together." + +"But he wants my blocks!" Lily said. + +"But she wants my blocks!" Ben said. + +Mom smiled. "You don't have to use only one color. You can use all the colors. You can make a group of blocks. You can restore your towers and houses and bridges. You can help each other and be friends." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for being mean. They nodded and said sorry. + +"Can we play together?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can," Ben said. + +They hugged and smiled. They picked up their blocks and started to build again. They used blue and red and yellow and green. They made a group of blocks. They restored their towers and houses and bridges. They helped each other and were friends. + +Mom watched them and was happy. She was proud of her children. They learned to share and to play nicely. They had fun and they were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One day, they had a party at their house. Their mom made a big cake and gave them balloons and hats. + +Tom wanted to blow up his balloon more and more. He thought it was fun to see it increase and make a loud noise. Lily told him to stop. She said it was dangerous and he could hurt himself or the balloon. + +"No, it's not dangerous, it's fun!" Tom said. He blew up his balloon more and more, until it was very big and tight. + +Lily was scared. She tried to take the balloon from Tom, but he did not let her. They pulled and pushed, and the balloon flew out of their hands. It hit the ceiling fan and popped with a bang. + +Tom and Lily were shocked. They started to cry. Their mom came and hugged them. She said it was okay, but they had to be careful with balloons. She gave them another balloon and told them to share. Tom and Lily said they were sorry and hugged each other. They played with their balloon together and had a happy party. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to pretend they were driving fast and going on adventures. Sometimes they made loud noises like sirens and horns. + +"Look, I'm a fire truck!" Ben said, as he set his red car on the couch and moved it up and down. "I have to go to an emergency and save people!" + +"I'm a police car!" Lily said, as she set her blue car on the floor and chased after Ben's car. "I have to help you and catch the bad guys!" + +They zoomed around the room, making their cars go faster and faster. They did not see that their mom had left a cup of hot tea on the coffee table. They did not hear her say, "Be careful, kids, don't knock over the tea. It's very hot and it can hurt you." + +Ben's car was getting closer to the coffee table. He wanted to jump over it and land on the other side. He thought it would be cool and fun. He did not think it would be dangerous. + +He pushed his car hard and made it fly in the air. But he pushed it too hard and it hit the cup of tea. The cup of tea fell over and spilled on the table and on the floor. The hot tea splashed on Ben's hand and made him scream. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried, as he dropped his car and held his hand. "It burns, it burns!" + +Lily stopped her car and ran to Ben. She saw his hand was red and swollen. She felt scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I'm sorry!" she said, as she hugged him. "Are you okay? Do you need a doctor?" + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the mess and the tea and Ben's hand. She felt worried and angry. + +"What happened here?" she asked, as she picked up Ben and took him to the kitchen. "Did you knock over the tea? Why were you not careful?" + +Lily followed them and tried to explain. She said they were playing with their cars and they did not see the tea and Ben tried to jump over it and it was an accident. + +Mom listened and sighed. She said she understood they were having fun, but they should have been more careful. She said the tea was very hot and it could have hurt them more. She said she was glad Ben was not badly hurt, but he still needed some ice and some medicine. + +She put some ice on Ben's hand and gave him some medicine. She said he would be okay, but he had to be more careful next time. She said she loved him and Lily very much, but they had to listen to her and follow the rules. + +Lily and Ben said they were sorry and they loved her too. They said they would be more careful next time. They hugged her and each other and said they were sorry for the emergency. They said they hoped their cars were okay too. +Tom and Lily liked to play pirate games. They had a big box that they pretended was a ship. They wore hats and eye patches and said "Arrr!" a lot. They also had a map that showed where to find treasure. + +One day, they decided to have a race to see who could find the treasure first. They each took a part of the map and ran to different places in the yard. Tom followed his map to a tree and dug under it. He found a shiny coin and shouted, "I found the treasure! I win!" + +Lily heard him and ran to see. She looked at his coin and said, "That's not the treasure! That's just a penny. My map says the treasure is under the swing. Come on, let's go!" She pulled him by the hand and they ran to the swing. + +They dug under the swing and found a big chest. They opened it and saw lots of jewels and gold. They gasped and smiled. They said, "Wow! This is the real treasure! We are wealthy pirates!" + +They hugged and shared the treasure. They put some in their pockets and some in their box. They said, "We both win! We are the best pirates ever!" They sailed away in their box, happy and rich. +Sara loves books. She likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. Her favorite book is yellow. It has a big lion on the cover. The lion is friendly and helps other animals. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She brings her yellow book with her. She wants to read it under a tree. But when she gets to the park, she sees her friend Ben. Ben is playing with a ball. He sees Sara and waves. + +"Hi, Sara!" Ben says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara smiles. She likes Ben. He is fun and kind. But she also wants to read her book. + +"Can I play with you later?" Sara asks. "I want to read my book first." + +Ben nods. He likes books too. He sees Sara's yellow book and his eyes light up. + +"Wow, that's a nice book!" he says. "Can I see it?" + +Sara hesitates. She loves her book. She doesn't want to lose it or damage it. But she also wants to share with Ben. He is her friend. + +"Okay, you can see it," Sara says. "But you have to be careful. And you have to give it back to me soon. Promise?" + +Ben nods again. He takes the book gently from Sara's hands. He looks at the cover and the pages. He likes the lion and the other animals. + +"I promise," he says. "Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend." + +Sara smiles. She trusts Ben. She knows he will keep his promise. She goes to the tree and waits for him. She hopes he will enjoy the book as much as she does. +Tom and Lily want to go to the lake. They like to play in the water and see the fish. They have a kayak. A kayak is a big boat that you can sit in and move with a stick. + +Tom and Lily pack their things. They pack their hats, their sunscreen, their snacks, and their toys. They put everything in a big bag. They also pack their life jackets. Life jackets are things that you wear to help you float in the water. + +Tom and Lily put their bag and their kayak in the car. They say bye to their mom and dad. They are very excited. They drive to the lake with their aunt. Their aunt is nice and fun. She likes to kayak too. + +When they get to the lake, they take out their bag and their kayak. They put on their life jackets and their hats. They put their sunscreen on their skin. They put their snacks and their toys in the kayak. They are ready to go. + +Tom and Lily sit in the kayak with their aunt. Their aunt holds the stick and moves the kayak. They go fast and slow. They go near and far. They see the water and the sky. They see the fish and the birds. They have a lot of fun. They are fine. +Tim was a boy who liked to play with bugs. He had a jar where he kept ants, beetles and worms. He liked to watch them crawl and dig and eat. One day, he found a spider in his garden. It was big and hairy and had eight legs. Tim wanted to catch it and put it in his jar. + +But the spider did not want to go in the jar. It tried to run away, but Tim was faster. He grabbed it with his hand and squeezed it hard. The spider was scared and hurt. It bit Tim on his finger. Tim cried out and dropped the spider. His finger was red and swollen. He ran to his mom and showed her his finger. + +Mom was worried and angry. She took Tim to the doctor and gave him some medicine. She also told him why he should not catch spiders. She said, "Spiders are not like other bugs. They are not toys. They are living things that have feelings and needs. They do not like to be trapped or hurt. They only bite when they are afraid or in danger. You should be polite and leave them alone. They have a right to live in their own home, just like you. Do you understand?" + +Tim nodded and said he was sorry. He understood that he was wrong and he learned his lesson. He decided to let go of his other bugs too. He said, "I don't want to make them unhappy. I want to be polite and kind to all living things." Mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "That's very good, Tim. I'm proud of you." Tim felt better and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." +Lily likes to write. She writes her name, she writes her numbers, she writes her shapes. She writes on paper, on the board, on the wall. She writes with pencils, with crayons, with markers. She writes every day. + +One day, Lily goes to school. She has a new teacher, Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee says, "Today we will learn math. Math is fun and useful. Math helps us count, measure, and solve problems." Lily thinks math sounds boring. She wants to write. + +Mr. Lee gives the class some math problems. He says, "Write the answers on your paper. Use your fingers, your blocks, or your pictures to help you." Lily does not want to do math. She wants to write. She writes her name, she writes her numbers, she writes her shapes. She writes on her paper, on the board, on the wall. She writes with pencils, with crayons, with markers. She writes and writes and writes. + +Mr. Lee sees what Lily is doing. He says, "Lily, why are you not doing math? Math is important. You need to learn math." Lily says, "I don't like math. I like to write. Writing is fun and creative. Writing helps me express myself and tell stories." Mr. Lee says, "I understand, Lily. Writing is good. But math is good too. You can write and do math. You can write about math. You can write math stories. You can write math poems. You can write math jokes. You can be flexible. Flexible means you can do different things and try new things. Flexible is good." + +Lily thinks about what Mr. Lee says. She thinks math might be interesting. She thinks writing and math might be fun. She thinks flexible is good. She says, "Okay, Mr. Lee. I will try math. I will write and do math. I will be flexible." Mr. Lee smiles. He says, "Good, Lily. I'm proud of you. You are a good writer and a good math student. You are flexible." Lily smiles too. She writes and does math. She is flexible. She likes it. +Sara loves to dance. She dances every day in her room. She has a pink dress and a shiny crown. She feels like a princess when she dances. + +One day, Sara has a dance show at school. She is very excited. She wants to show everyone how well she can dance. She packs her dress and her crown in her bag. She tells her mom to hurry. She does not want to be late. + +They get in the car and drive to school. Sara sees many people in the hall. She sees her teacher and her friends. They are all wearing different costumes. Sara smiles and waves at them. She runs to the dressing room. She wants to put on her dress and her crown. + +But when she opens her bag, she sees something wrong. Her dress and her crown are not there. She only has her pajamas and her teddy bear. She feels sad and scared. She starts to cry. She does not know what to do. + +She hears a knock on the door. It is her friend Lily. Lily is a dancer too. She is wearing a yellow dress and a flower in her hair. She sees Sara crying and asks her what is wrong. Sara tells her what happened. She says she cannot dance without her dress and her crown. + +Lily hugs Sara and says, "Don't worry, Sara. You can still dance. You don't need a dress and a crown to be a princess. You just need to be yourself. You are a beautiful dancer. You can wear my flower if you want. It will look nice on you." + +Sara looks at Lily and smiles. She says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a very good friend. You are very gentle and kind. I will wear your flower. And I will share my teddy bear with you. He is very soft and cuddly." + +They hug each other and go to the stage. They dance together and have fun. They make everyone happy. They learn that friendship is more important than clothes. They learn that being yourself is the best way to be a princess. +Tim and Tom were two cats who lived in a big house with their owner. They liked to play with toys, eat fish, and sleep on the sofa. One day, they saw a new toy on the table. It was a shiny ball that made a jingly sound when it moved. + +"Wow, look at that toy!" Tim said. "It looks so fun!" + +"Let's play with it!" Tom said. "Maybe the owner will not mind." + +They jumped on the table and tried to grab the ball. But the ball was heavy and hard to move. They pushed and pulled, but it did not roll. They scratched and bit, but it did not break. + +"Hey, stop it!" the owner shouted. He came into the room and saw the cats on the table. He was angry. "That is not a toy, that is a snow globe! It is very special to me. You could have broken it!" + +He picked up the ball and put it on a high shelf. Then he took the cats and put them outside. He locked the door and said, "You are bad cats! You do not listen to me. You do not respect my things. You cannot come back inside until you learn your lesson." + +Tim and Tom felt sad and sorry. They wished they had asked the owner before they touched the ball. They realized they had been greedy and careless. They hoped the owner would forgive them and let them in again. + +The moral of the story is: You should always ask before you take something that is not yours. You should also be careful with other people's things. Otherwise, you might lose their trust and their love. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a rare blouse in the closet that was shiny and soft. She put it on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess. + +She heard her mom calling her name from downstairs. She wanted to answer, but she was afraid her mom would see the blouse and get mad. She hid in the closet and hoped her mom would go away. + +But her mom did not go away. She came upstairs and opened the closet door. She saw Lily wearing the rare blouse and gasped. She was very angry. + +"Lily, what are you doing with my blouse? This is a special blouse that I only wear for important occasions. You are not allowed to touch it. You have ruined it with your dirty hands and your sticky juice. How could you be so naughty?" + +Lily felt scared and sorry. She tried to say she was sorry, but her mom did not listen. She took the blouse off Lily and threw it in the trash. She told Lily to go to her room and stay there until dinner. She did not hug her or kiss her. + +Lily ran to her room and cried. She wished she had answered her mom and told her the truth. She wished she had not played with the rare blouse. She wished her mom would love her again. +Lia and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a hut made of sticks and leaves. They pretend it is their home. + +One day, they find a big rope in the hut. They wonder what it is for. They decide to play with it. + +"Let's twist the rope and make a swing!" says Lia. + +"Good idea!" says Ben. "I will help you." + +They twist the rope around a branch of a big tree. They tie a knot at the end. They make a loop for their feet. + +They take turns to swing on the rope. They feel happy and free. + +"I am independent!" shouts Lia as she swings high in the air. + +"Me too!" shouts Ben as he swings after her. + +They laugh and have fun. They love their hut and their rope swing. They are happy twins. +Tom and Sam were two birds who lived in a big tree. They liked to fly and sing and play with their friends. But they also liked to drink wine from the farmer's grapes. They thought wine was yummy and made them happy. + +One day, they drank too much wine and became lazy. They did not want to fly or sing or play anymore. They just wanted to sleep on their branch. Their friends came to visit them and asked them to join them. + +"Come on, Tom and Sam, let's fly and have fun!" they said. + +"No, thank you, we are tired and sleepy," Tom and Sam said. + +"But why are you tired and sleepy? It is a sunny day and there are many things to see and do," their friends said. + +"We drank wine from the farmer's grapes. It is yummy and makes us happy," Tom and Sam said. + +Their friends were shocked and sad. They knew wine was bad for birds. It made them sick and lazy and forgetful. They tried to warn Tom and Sam. + +"Wine is not yummy or happy. It is bad and sad. It makes you sick and lazy and forgetful. You should not drink wine from the farmer's grapes. You should drink water from the river. It is good and healthy. It makes you strong and smart and cheerful. You should fly and sing and play with us. It is fun and good. It makes you happy and friendly," their friends said. + +But Tom and Sam did not listen. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They did not care about their friends or themselves. + +The next day, the farmer came to his grapes. He saw Tom and Sam sleeping on his branch. He was angry and scared. He thought they were stealing his grapes. He took a big net and caught them. He put them in a cage and took them away. He wanted to sell them or eat them. + +Tom and Sam woke up and saw they were in a cage. They were scared and sad. They realized they had made a big mistake. They wished they had listened to their friends. They wished they had not drunk wine from the farmer's grapes. They wished they could fly and sing and play again. + +But it was too late. They had lost their freedom and their happiness. They had learned a hard lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Do not drink wine or anything that is bad for you. It will make you sick and lazy and forgetful. Drink water or anything that is good for you. It will make you strong and smart and cheerful. Fly and sing and play with your friends. It will make you happy and friendly. Listen to your friends who care about you. They will help you and protect you. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their ball in the yard. But sometimes they fight over the ball. Mom tells them to share and be nice. + +One day, Tom has the ball and Sam wants it. He runs to Tom and tries to grab the ball. Tom does not want to give it. He pushes Sam away. Sam falls on the grass. He feels angry and sad. + +He gets up and runs to Tom again. He strikes Tom on the lip with his hand. Tom feels pain and shock. He drops the ball and cries. Sam takes the ball and runs away. + +Mom hears Tom cry and comes to the yard. She sees Tom's lip bleeding and Sam holding the ball. She knows what happened. She is not happy. She calls Sam and tells him to come back. + +She says to Sam, "Why did you strike your brother? That is not nice. That hurts him. You have to say sorry and give him the ball back. And you have to go to your room for a time out. You have to learn to share and be nice." + +She says to Tom, "I'm sorry you got hurt. Let me clean your lip and put a band-aid on it. You can have the ball now. And you can have a hug and a cookie. You have to be brave and forgive your brother. He will say sorry soon." + +Sam feels sorry and ashamed. He says sorry to Tom and gives him the ball back. He goes to his room for a time out. He thinks about what he did. He does not want to fight with Tom again. He wants to be nice and play with him. + +Tom feels better and happy. He has the ball and a cookie. He hugs Mom and says thank you. He forgives Sam and wants to play with him. He waits for Sam to come out of his room. He thinks about what they can play next. +Ben and Tom are brothers. They like to play football in the park. They have a big ball and two goals. They kick the ball and try to score. + +One day, they see a big truck in the park. It is red and shiny. It has a loud horn and a long trailer. The driver is a man with a hat. He says hello to Ben and Tom. + +"Wow, what a cool truck!" Ben says. "Can we see it?" + +"Sure, you can see it. But you can't touch it. It is my work truck. I drive it to deliver things," the driver says. + +"What things do you deliver?" Tom asks. + +"I deliver many things. Books, toys, clothes, food. Sometimes I even deliver footballs. Like this one," the driver says. He opens the trailer and shows them a big box of footballs. + +"Wow, so many footballs!" Ben and Tom say. They want to play with them. + +"Can we have one, please?" Ben asks. + +"Sorry, you can't have one. These are for the shops. They pay me to deliver them. But I can give you something else. A sticker. It has a picture of my truck. Do you want one?" the driver says. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Tom say. They like stickers. The driver gives them each a sticker and puts it on their shirts. + +"Thank you, mister!" Ben and Tom say. + +"You're welcome, boys. You are very polite. And clever. You know a lot about football. Do you want to be football players when you grow up?" the driver asks. + +"Yes, we do!" Ben and Tom say. + +"Then you have to practice a lot. And listen to your parents and teachers. And have fun. That's how you become good at anything," the driver says. + +"OK, we will!" Ben and Tom say. + +"Good. Now I have to go. I have more things to deliver. Bye, boys. Have a nice day!" the driver says. He closes the trailer and gets in the truck. He honks the horn and waves to Ben and Tom. They wave back. + +"Bye, mister! Thank you for the stickers!" Ben and Tom say. + +They go back to their ball and goals. They play football and have fun. They are happy. They think the driver is very nice. And they think his truck is very cool. +Sara and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They packed a cooler with snacks and drinks. Mom said they had to be organized and not forget anything. + +"Are we there yet?" Sara asked. + +"Soon, honey. Look, there is the park sign." Mom said. + +They arrived at the park and found a nice spot under a tree. Mom opened the cooler and gave Sara and Ben some sandwiches and juice. They ate and played happily. + +"Can we go on the swings, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but don't go too far. I'll watch you from here." Mom said. + +Sara and Ben ran to the swings and took turns pushing each other. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, a big dog came to the tree where Mom was sitting. The dog smelled the cooler and wanted some food. The dog barked and jumped on the cooler. The cooler fell over and the food and drinks spilled out. The dog ate everything and made a big mess. + +Mom saw the dog and yelled. "Hey, stop that! Go away, bad dog!" + +Sara and Ben heard Mom and ran back to the tree. They saw the dog and the cooler and the mess. They felt sad and scared. + +"Mom, what happened?" Sara asked. + +"A dog came and ruined our picnic. I'm sorry, kids. We have to go home now. We have no more food or drinks." Mom said. + +They packed their things and left the park. They were hungry and thirsty and unhappy. The dog had spoiled their day. +Sara and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their homes. One day, they found a shiny flute on a bench. Sara picked it up and blew into it. It made a pretty sound. + +"Wow, can I try?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Sara said. She gave the flute to Tom. He blew into it too. It made a different sound. + +They took turns playing the flute. They felt happy and warm. They did not notice that the sky was getting dark and the wind was getting cold. + +Soon, it started to snow. Big, white flakes fell from the sky. They covered the ground and the trees and the bench. Sara and Tom were too busy playing the flute to see the snow. + +They did not hear their moms calling them from their homes. They did not feel their fingers and noses getting icy. They did not know that they were in trouble. + +Then, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the big dog that lived in the park. He did not like the flute. He thought it was a toy. He ran towards Sara and Tom, growling and showing his teeth. + +Sara and Tom were scared. They dropped the flute and ran away. Rex chased them. He was faster than them. He caught up with them and jumped on them. They fell to the ground. They screamed for help. + +Their moms heard them. They ran to the park. They saw Rex on top of Sara and Tom. They shouted at Rex. They scared him away. They ran to Sara and Tom. They hugged them and checked them for injuries. + +They were not hurt, but they were very cold and wet. Their moms wrapped them in blankets and took them home. They gave them hot chocolate and cookies. They told them to never play with strange things in the park. They told them to always listen to their moms. They told them to be careful of Rex. + +Sara and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They apologized to their moms. They thanked them for saving them. They learned their lesson. They never played the flute again. They never went to the park when it was icy. They always stayed close to their moms. They were still best friends. +Sam was a rat who liked to spin. He spun on his wheel, he spun on his tail, he spun on his toys. He spun so much that he made himself dizzy and happy. He thought spinning was the best thing to do. + +But not all rats liked to spin. Some rats liked to dig, some rats liked to chew, some rats liked to sleep. They thought spinning was silly and strange. They did not want to play with Sam. They said, "Why do you spin so much? You are not normal. You are weird." + +Sam felt sad and lonely. He did not understand why the other rats did not like him. He just wanted to have fun and make friends. He wished he could find someone who liked to spin as much as he did. + +One day, he saw a new rat in his cage. She was small and brown and had a pink nose. She looked at Sam with big eyes and said, "Hi, I am Liz. I am new here. What are you doing?" + +Sam said, "I am spinning. I like to spin. Do you want to spin with me?" + +Liz smiled and said, "Yes, I do. I like to spin too. Spinning is fun and makes me feel good. Can I be your friend?" + +Sam was so happy. He had found someone who liked to spin as much as he did. He said, "Yes, you can be my friend. You are normal to me. You are not weird. You are awesome." + +Sam and Liz spun together on the wheel, on their tails, on their toys. They spun so much that they made themselves dizzy and happy. They did not care what the other rats said. They had each other and they had spinning. They were the happiest rats in the cage. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the cabin in the woods. The cabin is old and small, but it has many toys and books. Tim and Sam share the toys and books, but sometimes they fight. + +One day, Tim and Sam have a big fight. Tim wants to play with the train, but Sam wants to play with it too. They pull and tug and yell. + +"Give me the train!" Tim says. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. + +They are so loud that their mom hears them. She comes to the cabin and sees them fighting. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, boys!" she says. "You need to learn to share and be nice. If you can't play together, you have to play separate." + +She takes the train and puts it on a shelf. She tells Tim to go to one corner of the cabin and Sam to go to another corner. She says they have to stay there until they say sorry. + +Tim and Sam are sad and angry. They sit in their corners and pout. They don't look at each other or talk to each other. They are bored and lonely. + +After a while, they start to miss each other. They remember the fun they had playing together. They feel sorry for fighting over the train. + +"Sam, I'm sorry," Tim says. + +"Tim, I'm sorry too," Sam says. + +They get up and hug each other. They tell their mom they are sorry and ask for the train. Their mom smiles and gives them the train. She tells them to play nice and share. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They play with the train and take turns. They also play with other toys and books. They laugh and talk and have fun. They love each other and the cabin. +Sara and Ben went to the museum with Mom and Dad. They saw many things, like big bones, shiny rocks, and old paintings. Sara liked the bones best. She wanted to touch them and pretend she was a dinosaur. Ben liked the rocks best. He wanted to take one home and show his friends. + +But Mom and Dad said no. They said the bones and the rocks were not for touching or taking. They said they belonged to the museum and everyone had to be careful and respectful. Sara and Ben nodded, but they were not happy. + +When Mom and Dad were looking at the paintings, Sara and Ben sneaked away. They ran back to the bones and the rocks. Sara reached out her hand and touched a big bone. It felt hard and smooth. Ben saw a shiny rock that sparkled in the light. He grabbed it and put it in his pocket. + +Suddenly, a loud voice yelled, "Hey, you two! Stop that right now!" It was a museum guard. He saw Sara and Ben breaking the rules. He looked angry and scary. Sara and Ben felt guilty and scared. They dropped the bone and the rock and ran back to Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad were not happy either. They saw the guard and heard what he said. They scolded Sara and Ben for being naughty and dishonest. They said they were sorry to the guard and the museum. They said Sara and Ben had to apologize and give back the rock. Sara and Ben said they were sorry and gave back the rock. They felt ashamed and sad. + +Mom and Dad said they had to leave the museum now. They said Sara and Ben had to learn their lesson and behave better next time. Sara and Ben nodded, but they were not happy. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad and not touched or taken anything. They learned that the museum was a place to look and learn, not to touch and take. +Anna and Ben are playing hide and seek in their house. Anna is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Ben runs to the attic and finds a small door in the wall. He opens it and sees a dark space behind it. He thinks it is a good place to hide, so he crawls inside and closes the door. + +Anna counts to ten and then starts to look for Ben. She looks in the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but she cannot find him. She goes upstairs and checks the bedrooms, but he is not there either. She wonders where he could be. She remembers that there is an attic, so she goes to the stairs that lead to it. She climbs up and sees a big room with boxes and old things. She looks around, but she does not see Ben. + +"Ben, where are you?" she calls. "I give up, you win!" + +She hears a muffled voice from behind a wall. "I'm here, Anna, come and find me!" + +She follows the voice and sees a small door in the wall. She opens it and sees Ben lying on the floor, smiling. He is surrounded by cobwebs and dust. He points to the ceiling and says, "Look, Anna, there are stars!" + +Anna looks up and sees tiny holes in the roof that let the light in. They look like stars in the dark. She is amazed and joins Ben on the floor. They lie down and watch the stars together. + +"Wow, Ben, you found a hidden place!" she says. "It is so cool!" + +"Thank you, Anna, for playing with me!" he says. "You are a good seeker!" + +They hug and giggle. They decide to stay in the hidden place for a while and make up stories about the stars. They are happy and forget about the time. +Sara and Tom are playing with their dolls in the living room. They like to act like they are the dolls' parents and make up stories. Sara has a doll with long hair and a pink dress. Tom has a doll with fur and a hat. + +"Look at my doll, she is so pretty and soft," Sara says, brushing her doll's hair. "She likes to sing and dance and have tea parties." + +"My doll is better, he is brave and strong," Tom says, making his doll jump and run. "He likes to explore and hunt and fight monsters." + +Sara and Tom start to argue about whose doll is more fun. They raise their voices and say mean things to each other. + +"Your doll is boring and ugly, she has no fur!" Tom says. + +"Your doll is silly and rude, he has no manners!" Sara says. + +Their mom hears them and comes to the living room. She is not happy with their noise and their words. + +"Stop it, both of you!" she says. "Why are you fighting over your dolls? They are both nice and you should share and play together." + +Sara and Tom feel ashamed and sorry. They look at their dolls and see that they are both cute and special. + +"You are right, mom, we are sorry," Sara says. + +"Can we still play with our dolls?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, you can, but you have to be quiet and kind," mom says. "And maybe you can try to act like your dolls are friends and have adventures together." + +Sara and Tom nod and smile. They hug their mom and their dolls. They decide to act like their dolls are a princess and a knight who go on a quest to find a magic fur coat. They have fun and play quietly. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to swim in the sea. They wear masks and fins to see the fish and the reef. The reef is a big and colorful home for many fish and plants. Tim and Mia like to look at the reef and learn new things. + +One day, they see a big boat near the reef. The boat is making a lot of noise and smoke. Tim and Mia are curious and swim closer to the boat. They see some men on the boat who are throwing things into the water. The things are big and heavy and they hit the reef. The reef breaks and the fish swim away. Tim and Mia are sad and scared. + +"Stop!" Tim shouts to the men. "You are hurting the reef and the fish! The reef is important and beautiful. You should value the reef, not break it!" + +The men do not hear Tim. They keep throwing things into the water. Tim and Mia swim away from the boat. They are angry and worried. + +"What can we do?" Mia asks Tim. "We have to save the reef and the fish. They are our friends." + +Tim thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He says to Mia, "We can tell the other people who live near the sea. They also value the reef and the fish. They can help us stop the bad men and the boat. But we have to be fast. The boat is slow, but it is big and strong." + +Mia agrees with Tim. They swim back to the shore and find their parents. They tell them what they saw and what they want to do. Their parents listen and nod. They say they are proud of Tim and Mia for caring about the reef and the fish. They say they will call the other people and the police. They say they will go with Tim and Mia to the boat and make the men stop. + +Tim and Mia are happy and hopeful. They hug their parents and thank them. They put on their masks and fins again and swim to the boat with their parents. They hope they can save the reef and the fish. They hope the men will learn to value the reef and the fish too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look at our snowman, he is so nice!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. And he will not melt, because it is very cold," Ben said. + +They saw Tom and Anna walking by. Tom and Anna had a sled. They were going to the hill to slide down. They looked at Lily and Ben's snowman. + +"Wow, your snowman is very big," Tom said. + +"Can we play with you?" Anna asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked Tom and Anna. They were their friends. + +"Can we use your sled?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. We can take turns," Tom said. + +They went to the hill with the sled. They had a lot of fun sliding down. They laughed and shouted. + +But the snowman was alone. He was in the stable, where Lily and Ben had made him. He could not move. He could only watch them play. He felt very sad. He wished he could slide down the hill too. He was envious of Lily and Ben and Tom and Anna. + +He tried to call them, but they could not hear him. He tried to wave his stick arms, but they could not see him. He felt very cold. He wished he had a friend. + +Then he saw a bird. The bird was flying in the sky. It saw the snowman. It was curious. It landed on the snowman's hat. + +"Hello, who are you?" the bird asked. + +"I am a snowman. Lily and Ben made me. But they left me here. They are playing with Tom and Anna. They have a sled. I want to play too, but I can not. I am stuck here. I am very sad," the snowman said. + +The bird felt sorry for the snowman. It decided to stay with him. + +"Don't be sad. I will be your friend. I will keep you company. I will sing to you. You are not alone," the bird said. + +The snowman smiled. He was happy. He had a friend. He did not feel envious anymore. He listened to the bird's song. He felt warm in his heart. He was glad he was a snowman. +Jill and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a small table and two cups. They pretended to have tea. Jill poured water from a jug into the cups. Ben added some leaves and dirt. They said cheers and sipped their tea. + +"Yuck!" Ben said. "This tea is filthy. It tastes like mud." + +"It is mud, silly," Jill said. "We are having mud tea. It is fun." + +Ben made a face. He did not like mud tea. He wanted real tea. He saw a big pot on the porch. It had steam coming out of it. He thought it was tea. + +"Look, Jill," he said. "There is real tea over there. Let's go get some." + +He ran to the porch. He climbed on a chair. He tried to reach the pot. But the pot was too hot. He burned his hand. He cried out loud. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" he said. + +Jill heard him. She ran to the porch. She saw Ben holding his hand. She saw the pot. She knew it was not tea. It was soup. + +"Ben, that is not tea," she said. "That is soup. It is very hot. You should not touch it." + +She hugged him. She took him inside. She put some ice on his hand. She gave him a cookie. She said sorry. + +"Sorry, Ben," she said. "I did not mean to make you drink mud tea. I was just playing." + +Ben smiled. He forgave her. He ate his cookie. He said sorry too. + +"Sorry, Jill," he said. "I did not listen to you. I was just curious. I will not touch the soup again." + +They hugged. They went back to the garden. They played with their toys. They had fun. They did not have tea. They had water. +Lily and Max wanted to bake a cake for their mom. They put flour, eggs, sugar, and butter in a big bowl. They mixed everything with a big spoon. Lily said, "Let's add some chocolate chips. Mom loves chocolate." Max said, "No, let's add some raisins. Raisins are healthy." Lily and Max started to argue. They were both stubborn. + +Mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She said, "What are you doing, my sweeties?" Lily and Max said, "We are baking a cake for you, Mom. But we can't agree on what to put in it." Mom smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, but you don't need to put anything in the cake. It will be delicious as it is. Why don't you help me put the cake in the oven and then clean up the kitchen?" + +Lily and Max agreed. They poured the batter into a pan and Mom put it in the oven. Then they wiped the bench and the floor with a cloth. They washed the bowl and the spoon. They hugged Mom and said, "We are sorry for making a mess, Mom. We love you." Mom hugged them back and said, "I love you too, my sweeties. And I can't wait to taste your cake." +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys. But Anna was spoiled. She always wanted the best toys. She did not like to share with Ben. + +One day, their mom gave them a new puzzle. It had many pieces. Anna grabbed the puzzle and ran to her room. She did not let Ben play with it. + +"Anna, that is not nice. You have to share with your brother," mom said. + +"No, it is mine. Go away!" Anna said. + +Ben was sad. He wanted to help Anna with the puzzle. He knocked on her door. + +"Anna, can I help you with the puzzle? It looks hard," Ben said. + +"No, you can't. You are dumb. You can't do anything right," Anna said. + +Ben felt hurt. He went to his room. He cried. + +Anna tried to do the puzzle by herself. But it was too hard. She could not find the right pieces. She got angry. She threw the pieces on the floor. + +She heard a loud noise. She looked out the window. She saw a big truck. It was coming to their house. It was the garbage truck. + +She saw the garbage man. He picked up the pieces of the puzzle from the floor. He put them in a big bag. He threw the bag in the truck. + +Anna screamed. She ran to the door. She tried to stop the garbage man. + +"Wait, wait, those are my pieces. Give them back to me," Anna said. + +But it was too late. The garbage man did not hear her. He drove away with the truck. + +Anna was left with no puzzle. She had no toys. She had no fun. She had no friend. + +She realized she was wrong. She was mean to Ben. She was selfish with the puzzle. She was spoiled. + +She wished she could say sorry to Ben. She wished she could help him with the puzzle. She wished she could share with him. + +But she could not. She had lost everything. + +She cried. She was alone. She was unhappy. +Lily and Tom were in the car with Mom and Dad. They were going to see Grandma and Grandpa. It was a long way and they had to drive for many hours. Lily and Tom were bored and tired. They played with their toys, sang songs and looked out the window, but they still felt sleepy. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We still have some more time to go," Mom said. + +Lily yawned and rubbed her eyes. She saw a big truck behind them. It was very loud and fast. It made her scared. + +"Mom, there is a big truck behind us. It is too close. I don't like it," Lily said. + +Mom looked in the mirror and saw the truck. She was worried too. She tried to move to another lane, but there was no space. The truck honked its horn and flashed its lights. + +"Dad, can you drive faster? The truck is pushing us," Mom said. + +Dad nodded and stepped on the gas. He looked for a way to get away from the truck. He saw a sign that said "Exit 12". He turned on the blinker and moved to the right. + +"Mom, what are we doing?" Tom asked. + +"We are taking a different road, honey. We are going to Grandma and Grandpa's house another way," Mom said. + +The truck passed them and zoomed ahead. Lily and Tom felt relieved. They smiled and hugged each other. + +"Bye-bye, big truck. You are mean and rude," Lily said. + +"Yes, bye-bye, big truck. You are not nice and friendly," Tom said. + +Mom and Dad smiled too. They were glad they were safe. They followed the new road and soon they saw a sign that said "Welcome to Grandma and Grandpa's town". + +"Look, kids, we are almost there. Are you excited?" Dad asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Tom shouted. + +They yawned again, but this time they were happy. They couldn't wait to see Grandma and Grandpa and have fun with them. They loved them very much. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They were having fun. But then, a big dog came. The dog was barking and running after them. Lily and Sam were scared. They felt helpless. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "Go away, dog!" + +A man heard them. He was the dog's owner. He ran to the park. He called the dog. The dog stopped barking and running. He came to the man. The man put a leash on the dog. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He is a friendly dog, but he likes to play too much. He didn't mean to scare you. Are you okay?" the man asked. + +Lily and Sam nodded. They were still shaking. The man smiled. + +"Come on, let's go to the ice-cream truck. I'll buy you some ice-cream. That will make you feel better. What flavor do you like?" the man offered. + +Lily and Sam liked ice-cream. They followed the man to the truck. They chose their flavors. Lily picked chocolate. Sam picked strawberry. The man paid for the ice-cream. He gave them to Lily and Sam. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very nice." Lily said. + +"Yes, thank you. You are very kind." Sam said. + +The man smiled again. + +"You're welcome, kids. Enjoy your ice-cream. And don't be afraid of the dog. He is a good boy. He just wants to play. Maybe next time, you can pet him and give him a treat." the man said. + +Lily and Sam looked at the dog. The dog wagged his tail. He licked his lips. He looked friendly. Lily and Sam felt less scared. They smiled. + +"Maybe next time." they said. + +They ate their ice-cream. They felt happy. They felt relaxed. They thanked the man and the dog again. They went back to the park. They played some more. They had fun. +Sara wanted to make a cake for her mom's birthday. She asked her dad to help her. He said yes and took out a big mixer from the cupboard. Sara was happy. She said, "Thank you, dad. You are very helpful." + +They put flour, sugar, eggs, and milk in a big bowl. Then they turned on the mixer. It made a loud noise. Sara was scared. She said, "Dad, it is too loud. Can we stop it?" But her dad did not hear her. He was busy looking for a cake pan. + +The mixer was too powerful. It splashed the batter all over the kitchen. It hit Sara's face and clothes. It hit her dad's head and glasses. It hit the walls and the floor. Sara cried. She said, "Dad, it is too messy. Can we clean it?" But her dad did not hear her. He was angry. He said, "Sara, what have you done? You ruined the cake and the kitchen. You are not helpful. You are naughty." + +Sara felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I just wanted to make a cake for mom. Can we try again?" But her dad did not accept her apology. He said, "No, we cannot try again. We have no more ingredients. And we have no time. Mom will be home soon. She will be very upset. You have to go to your room. And you have to stay there until I say so." + +Sara went to her room. She was sad. She wished she had never used the mixer. She wished her dad was not mad at her. She wished her mom would still love her. She did not have a happy birthday. +Ben and Mia like to play with dice. They have six dice with different colors and numbers. They take turns to roll the dice and see what result they get. They count the numbers and compare them. + +One day, Ben rolls the dice and gets a strange result. He gets six sixes, all the same. He says, "Wow, look at this! I got six sixes! That is not normal!" + +Mia looks at his dice and says, "That is very lucky, Ben! You got the best result! Can I try?" + +Ben says, "Sure, you can try. Maybe you will get six sixes too." + +Mia rolls the dice and gets a normal result. She gets different numbers and colors. She says, "Oh, I did not get six sixes. I got two ones, one two, one three, one four, and one five. That is normal." + +Ben says, "That is okay, Mia. You still got a good result. You got many numbers and colors. That is fun." + +Mia says, "Yes, you are right, Ben. That is fun. I like to play with dice with you. You are a good friend." + +Ben says, "I like to play with dice with you too. You are a good friend. Let's play again." + +They roll the dice again and again. They have fun with their dice and their results. They do not care if they are normal or not. They are happy. +Sara and Tom went to the park with Mom. They saw many birds near the pond. Sara liked the ducks. Tom liked the geese. He wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Look, Mom, a big goose!" Tom said. He ran to the pond with a piece of bread in his hand. + +"Be careful, Tom. Geese can bite," Mom said. + +Tom did not listen. He threw the bread to the goose. The goose ate the bread and wanted more. It honked loudly and chased Tom. + +"Help, Mom, help!" Tom cried. He ran back to Mom and Sara. + +Mom hugged Tom and said, "It's okay, Tom. The goose was just hungry. But you should not act like that. You should be gentle and quiet with the animals." + +Sara smiled and said, "I have an idea. Let's go to the playground. There are no geese there. Only swings and slides and amazing fun." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, Sara. Let's go. But can I keep some bread for the ducks?" + +Mom laughed and said, "Sure, Tom. But only for the ducks." +Anna loves ponies. She has a big book with many pictures of ponies. She likes to look at the book and say the names of the ponies. She knows brown ponies, white ponies, black ponies, and even pink ponies. + +One day, Anna's mom says, "Anna, I have a surprise for you. Put on your shoes and coat. We are going out." Anna is excited. She wonders what the surprise is. She hopes it is a pony. She puts on her shoes and coat and follows her mom to the car. + +They drive for a long time. Anna sees many trees and houses and cars. She asks her mom, "Where are we going?" Her mom says, "You will see soon. It is a special place." Anna smiles. She thinks maybe it is a place with ponies. + +They arrive at a big farm. Anna sees many animals. She sees cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, and dogs. She also sees ponies. She sees brown ponies, white ponies, black ponies, and even pink ponies. She is very happy. She says, "Mom, look! Ponies! Can I touch them? Can I ride them?" Her mom says, "Yes, you can. This is the surprise. This is a pony farm. You can choose a pony and ride it for a while." + +Anna runs to the ponies. She sees a small white pony with a pink bow on its mane. She likes it very much. She says, "Hello, pony. You are very pretty. Can I ride you?" The pony nods and neighs. Anna's mom helps her get on the pony. The pony is very soft and warm. Anna holds the pony's mane and says, "Let's go, pony. Let's have fun." The pony walks slowly around the farm. Anna sees the other animals and waves to them. She feels very happy. She smiles. The pony smiles too. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and find rocks. Some rocks were big and some were small. Some were shiny and some were dull. + +"Look, I found a hot rock!" Ben said, holding a red rock in his hand. "It feels warm and smooth." + +"Can I see?" Lily asked, reaching for the rock. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said, pulling the rock away. "I found it first!" + +"But I want to see it too!" Lily said, feeling sad. "Please, can I borrow it for a little bit?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked his hot rock, but he also liked Lily. He didn't want to make her sad. + +"Okay, you can borrow it," he said, handing the rock to Lily. "But only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back." + +"Thank you, Ben!" Lily said, smiling. She took the rock and felt its warmth. She rubbed it on her cheek and said, "It's so nice and hot. I like it too." + +They played with the hot rock for a while, taking turns to hold it and look at it. They wondered how it got so hot and why it was red. They decided it was a special rock. + +Then they heard their mom calling them. It was time to go home. + +"Here, Ben, here's your hot rock," Lily said, giving the rock back to Ben. "Thank you for letting me borrow it. It's a very nice rock." + +"You're welcome, Lily," Ben said, taking the rock. "Thank you for being careful with it. It's a very special rock." + +They put the rock in Ben's pocket and ran to their mom. They told her about their hot rock and how they shared it. Their mom smiled and hugged them. + +"That's very kind of you, Ben and Lily," she said. "You are very good friends." +Lily was a little frog who liked to hop. She hopped on the grass, on the rocks, and on the lily pads. She hopped all day long, but she was not happy. She had a wish in her heart. She wished she could fly like the birds. + +One day, she saw a big bird with shiny feathers and a long tail. It was a peacock. Lily hopped closer to see it better. The peacock saw her and said, "Hello, little frog. What are you doing here?" + +Lily said, "I want to fly like you. You are so beautiful and free. Can you teach me how to fly?" + +The peacock laughed and said, "You cannot fly, little frog. You have no wings, only legs. You are made to hop, not to fly. Flying is not for you." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "But I have a wish. I wish I could fly. Why can't you help me?" + +The peacock said, "Wishes are not enough, little frog. You have to accept who you are and what you can do. You are a frog, and frogs hop. That is your gift. You should be proud of it, not ashamed. Hopping is fun and fast and good. Flying is hard and heavy and dangerous. You would not like it." + +Lily did not believe him. She said, "No, flying is better. I want to fly. Please, let me try." + +The peacock sighed and said, "Fine, little frog. If you want to try, I will let you. But you will see that I am right. Come, hop on my back. I will take you to the sky." + +Lily was excited and scared. She hopped on the peacock's back and held on tight. The peacock flapped his wings and lifted off the ground. Lily felt the wind in her face and the sun on her skin. She saw the trees and the flowers and the pond below. She thought, "This is amazing. I am flying. I am happy." + +But then, the peacock flew higher and higher. Lily felt the air get colder and thinner. She saw the clouds and the stars and the moon above. She thought, "This is scary. I am too high. I am dizzy." + +She said to the peacock, "Please, stop. I want to go down. I don't like flying. I want to hop." + +The peacock said, "I told you, little frog. Flying is not for you. You are not made for it. You are too heavy for me. You are making me tired. I have to land." + +The peacock flew down and down. He landed on a big tree. He said to Lily, "Get off, little frog. Go back to your pond. And don't ever wish to fly again. It is not your gift. It is mine." + +Lily hopped off the peacock's back. She felt sorry and grateful. She said, "Thank you, peacock. I am sorry I bothered you. You are right. Flying is not for me. Hopping is my gift. I will be happy with it." + +She hopped down the tree and back to the pond. She saw her friends and family. They were happy to see her. They asked her, "Where have you been, Lily? What have you done?" + +Lily said, "I have been flying with a peacock. But I did not like it. I like hopping better. Hopping is fun and fast and good. I am a frog, and frogs hop. That is my gift. And I love it." + +She hopped with her friends and family. She hopped on the grass, on the rocks, and on the lily pads. She hopped all day long, and she was happy. She had no more wishes in her heart. She was proud of who she was and what she could do. She was a happy frog who liked to hop. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy car in the garden. They liked to make it go fast and make noises. But then, the car stopped moving. Lily looked at it and saw a spring sticking out of the wheel. + +"Oh no, the car is broken!" she cried. "We need to fix it!" + +Tom picked up the car and tried to push the spring back in. But it was too hard and it hurt his finger. He dropped the car and started to cry too. + +"Who can help us?" Lily wondered. She looked around and saw their dad working on his bike. She ran to him and showed him the car. + +"Dad, can you fix our car? Please?" she asked. + +Dad smiled and took the car. He looked at the spring and found a tool in his pocket. He used the tool to twist the spring and put it back in the wheel. He tested the car and it started to move again. + +"Here you go, kids. Your car is fixed!" he said. + +Lily and Tom were very happy. They hugged their dad and thanked him. + +"Thank you, dad! You are the best!" they said. + +Dad hugged them back and said, "You're welcome, kids. I'm glad I could help. Now go and have fun with your car." + +Lily and Tom ran back to the garden with their car. They made it go fast and make noises. They were very grateful to their dad for fixing their car. They had a lot of fun playing with it. +Anna loves to draw. She draws with many colors. She draws flowers, stars, animals and people. She draws on paper, on cards, on walls and on her hands. She is very happy when she draws. + +Anna has a friend. His name is Mark. Mark lives far away. Anna misses Mark. She wants to show him her drawings. She has an idea. She can mail her drawings to Mark. She asks her mom for help. + +Mom helps Anna. She gives her an envelope and a stamp. She writes Mark's address on the envelope. She puts Anna's drawings inside. She seals the envelope. She takes Anna to the mailbox. Anna puts the envelope in the mailbox. She is very excited. + +Mark gets the envelope. He opens it. He sees Anna's drawings. He smiles. He thinks Anna is brilliant. He likes her drawings very much. He wants to thank her. He has an idea. He can draw something for her. He asks his dad for help. + +Dad helps Mark. He gives him an envelope and a stamp. He writes Anna's address on the envelope. He puts Mark's drawing inside. He seals the envelope. He takes Mark to the mailbox. Mark puts the envelope in the mailbox. He is very happy. + +Anna gets the envelope. She opens it. She sees Mark's drawing. She laughs. She thinks Mark is brilliant. She likes his drawing very much. She wants to hug him. She has an idea. She can call him on the phone. She asks her mom for help. + +Mom helps Anna. She gives her the phone. She dials Mark's number. She hands the phone to Anna. Anna says hello. Mark says hello. They talk about their drawings. They say they miss each other. They say they love each other. They are very happy. +Lily loved books. She liked to look at the pictures and listen to the stories. She had many books in her room, on a big bookcase. She liked to pick a book and ask her mom or dad to read it to her. + +One day, Lily wanted to read a new book. She saw a big book with a green cover and a picture of an owl on it. She thought the owl looked wise and kind. She wanted to know what the owl said. She reached for the book, but it was too high for her. She tried to climb the bookcase, but it was not safe. + +The bookcase wobbled and shook. Some books fell down and made a loud noise. Lily was scared and started to cry. Her mom heard the noise and ran to her room. She saw Lily on the floor and the books everywhere. She was worried and angry. + +She shouted at Lily, "What did you do? You could have hurt yourself! You should not climb the bookcase! It is dangerous!" + +Lily felt sorry and sad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to read the owl book. It looked wise and nice. Can you read it to me, please?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, too. I should not have shouted at you. I was just scared. I love you, Lily. Yes, I can read the owl book to you. But first, let's clean up the mess and put the books back on the bookcase. And next time, ask me for help if you want a book that is too high for you. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I love you, too. Thank you for reading to me." They smiled and kissed and cleaned up the room. Then they sat on the bed and opened the owl book. The owl was wise and nice, and he told them many stories. Lily and her mom had a good time. +One day, Anna and Ben wanted to visit their grandma. They liked to play with her cat and eat her cookies. But when they got to her house, they saw a big sign on the door. It said: "Do not enter. Mysterious number inside." + +"What is a mysterious number?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a secret code or a magic spell," Ben said. + +They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They tried to open it, but it was locked. They looked through the window, but they could not see anything. + +"Grandma, where are you?" they shouted. + +"Shh, be quiet. I'm in the basement. Don't come in. The mysterious number is very dangerous," they heard grandma's voice. + +"Why is it dangerous? What does it do?" they asked. + +"It makes things disappear. It took my cat, my cookies, and my phone. I'm trying to find them. Stay outside and wait for me," grandma said. + +Anna and Ben were scared and curious. They wanted to help grandma and see the mysterious number. They looked around the house and found a small window that led to the basement. They crawled through it and sneaked inside. + +They saw grandma sitting on a chair, holding a piece of paper. On the paper, there was a big number: 0. + +"Grandma, we're here. What is that number?" they said. + +"Ah, you found me. Don't touch it. It's the mysterious number. It's a zero. It means nothing. And it makes everything nothing too," grandma said. + +"How did you get it?" they asked. + +"I found it in a book at the library. It looked interesting, so I took it home. But then it started to erase everything. I don't know how to stop it," grandma said. + +"Maybe we can help. Maybe we can make it something else. Like a one, or a two, or a three," Anna said. + +"Or a four, or a five, or a six," Ben said. + +They took some crayons and drew on the paper. They made the zero into a smiley face, a flower, a star, and a heart. + +"Look, grandma. We changed the mysterious number. Now it's not nothing. Now it's something nice," they said. + +Grandma looked at the paper and smiled. She hugged them and thanked them. + +"You did it. You saved the day. You made the mysterious number happy. And look, my cat, my cookies, and my phone are back. They were not nothing. They were just hiding," she said. + +They were happy and relieved. They ate the cookies, played with the cat, and called their mom. They told her about their adventure and their discovery. + +"Wow, you are very brave and smart. I'm proud of you. And I'm glad you're safe. But next time, please don't visit the mysterious number. Visit me instead," mom said. +Lily and Ben were going to visit their grandma on the farm. They were very excited to see the animals and play in the land. Mom and dad told them to prepare their bags and be obedient in the car. + +"Can I bring my teddy bear?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. And don't forget your hat and sunscreen," mom said. + +"What about my truck?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, honey. But be careful not to lose it in the land," dad said. + +They packed their bags and got in the car. Mom and dad drove for a long time. Lily and Ben looked out the window and saw many things. They saw trees, flowers, birds, cows, and horses. They sang songs and played games. They were obedient and did not fight or cry. + +Finally, they arrived at grandma's farm. Grandma was waiting for them with a big hug and a smile. She showed them the house, the barn, the chicken coop, and the garden. She let them feed the animals and pick some fruits and vegetables. They had so much fun in the land. + +"Grandma, you have the best farm ever!" Lily said. + +"Grandma, can I help you prepare dinner?" Ben said. + +"Of course, my darlings. You are such good helpers. I love you very much," grandma said. + +They prepared a delicious dinner with the fresh food they got from the land. They ate, talked, and laughed. They thanked God for their family and their blessings. They were happy and grateful. +Anna and Ben liked to play sport in the park. They had a ball and a net. They kicked the ball to each other and tried to score goals. Anna was very good at sport. She was fast and strong. Ben was not so good. He was slow and weak. He wanted to be like Anna. + +One day, Ben had an idea. He brought a phone to the park. He said to Anna, "Let's record our game. Then we can watch it later and see how we play." Anna agreed. She thought it would be fun. She did not know that Ben had a plan. + +Ben put the phone on a bench and pressed a button. He said, "Ready? Let's go!" They started to play. But Ben did not play fair. He pushed Anna and tripped her. He kicked the ball hard and scored many goals. He laughed and said, "I am better than you!" + +Anna was hurt and sad. She did not like Ben's game. She said, "Stop! You are mean! You are not my friend!" She ran to the phone and picked it up. She wanted to delete the video. But Ben was faster. He grabbed the phone and ran away. He said, "Ha ha! I have the video! I will show everyone how I beat you!" + +Anna cried and chased him. But he was too far. She could not catch him. She felt angry and jealous. She wished she had the phone. She wished she could erase the video. She wished she could play sport with someone else. She wished Ben was not so bad. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys and watch TV. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over the toys and the TV. + +One day, Mom makes spaghetti for lunch. Tom and Anna love spaghetti. They run to the table and sit down. Mom puts a big plate of spaghetti in the middle. She says, "There is enough for everyone. Be nice and share." + +But Tom and Anna do not listen. They both want the most spaghetti. They grab the forks and start to eat. They do not say thank you or please. They do not look at Mom or each other. They only look at the spaghetti. + +Soon, the plate is almost empty. There is only one long noodle left. Tom and Anna both see it. They both want it. They both reach for it. They both pull it. They start to fight. + +"Mine!" Tom yells. + +"No, mine!" Anna yells. + +They pull harder and harder. The noodle breaks. The spaghetti flies in the air. It lands on their faces, their clothes, their hair. It makes a big mess. + +Mom is very angry. She says, "Look what you have done! You are not nice at all. You are greedy and rude. You have wasted the food. You have ruined your lunch. You have to go to your rooms. No TV, no toys, no dessert. And no more spaghetti!" + +Tom and Anna cry. They are sorry. But it is too late. They have to go to their rooms. They are hungry and sad. They wish they had been nice and shared. They wish they had not fought over the spaghetti. +Sam likes to print pictures with his crayons. He prints cars, animals, and flowers. He prints big and small, and many colors. He likes to show his pictures to his mom and dad. + +One day, Sam sees a big picture on the wall of a building. It is a picture of a pizza. The pizza has cheese, pepperoni, and olives. It looks very yummy. Sam points to the picture and says, "Look, mom, pizza!" + +Mom smiles and says, "That is a billboard, Sam. It is a very big picture that tells people about something. This billboard tells people about a pizza place. Do you want to go there and have some pizza?" + +Sam nods and says, "Yes, please, mom. I love pizza. It is yummy." + +Mom and Sam walk to the pizza place. They order a pizza and share it. Sam thinks it is the best pizza ever. He says, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, billboard." +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, they saw a big steel truck in the street. It was shiny and strong. They wanted to touch it and ride it. + +"Let's go and see the truck!" Tom said. + +"No, we can't. Mom said we have to stay in the yard. The truck is not ours. It belongs to someone else." Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the truck and climbed on it. He felt the cold steel and the big wheels. He pretended to drive it and honked the horn. + +"Tom, come back! You are doing a bad thing!" Sam shouted. + +But Tom did not hear him. He was having too much fun. He did not see the man who owned the truck. He did not see the angry look on his face. He did not see the big hand that grabbed him and pulled him down. + +"Hey, kid, what are you doing on my truck? You have no right to touch it. You are a thief and a troublemaker. I will call the police and tell your mom!" The man yelled. + +Tom was scared and sorry. He wished he had listened to Sam. He wished he had not gone to the truck. He wished he had not been different from his brother. + +Sam ran to Tom and hugged him. He tried to calm him and the man. He said he was sorry and that Tom did not mean to do anything bad. He said they would never do it again. + +The man saw that Sam was a good boy. He saw that Tom was a little boy who made a mistake. He decided to forgive them and not call the police. He told them to go back to their yard and play with their own toys. He told them to be careful and respectful. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not touch things that are not theirs. They learned that they should listen to their mom and their brother. They learned that being different is not always good. They learned that being good is better. +Lily loved to play with her computer. It had many games and pictures that made her happy. She liked to sit on the floor and tap the keys with her fingers. Sometimes, her big brother Ben would help her or show her new things. + +One day, Lily was playing with her computer when she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw Ben running into the room. He was holding a big ball and had a smile on his face. + +"Hey, Lily, do you want to play catch with me?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and put her computer aside. She stood up and reached for the ball. But as she did, she slipped on the carpet and fell down. She bumped her head and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she wailed. + +Ben dropped the ball and ran to her. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, are you okay? You're so adorable, I didn't mean to make you fall." + +Lily sniffed and rubbed her head. She looked at Ben and saw that he was sorry. She smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben, I'm fine. You're a good brother." + +Ben smiled back and said, "Thank you, Lily, you're a good sister. Do you still want to play catch with me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, but let's be careful. And can we play with my computer later?" + +Ben agreed and said, "Sure, we can do both. I love you, Lily." + +Lily said, "I love you, Ben." + +They hugged and then picked up the ball and the computer. They played catch and then played with the computer. They had a lot of fun and were very happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found an old radio in the attic. It was dusty and had many buttons and wires. They wanted to hear some music, so they tried to turn it on. But nothing happened. The radio was broken. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Tom said. He took a screwdriver and opened the radio. He saw many small parts inside. He tried to move them and connect them. Lily watched him and helped him. + +But they did not know what they were doing. They made the radio worse. They broke some parts and lost some wires. They heard a loud noise and saw some sparks. They got scared and dropped the radio. It fell on the floor and cracked. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Lily cried. "We ruined the radio!" + +They heard footsteps on the stairs. It was their dad. He was alert and heard the noise. He came to the attic and saw the mess. He saw the broken radio and the twins. He was angry and sad. + +"What did you do to the radio?" he asked. "This was my grandpa's radio. He gave it to me when I was a boy. It was very special. It had many stories and memories. And you destroyed it!" + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They did not know the radio was so important. They wanted to make their dad happy, not sad. They hugged him and said they were sorry. + +"We did not mean to break it, dad," Tom said. "We wanted to hear some music. We tried to fix it, but we did not know how." + +"We are very sorry, dad," Lily said. "Can you restore it? Can you make it work again?" + +Their dad sighed. He looked at the radio and the twins. He loved them very much. He decided to forgive them and teach them. + +"I don't know if I can restore it, but I will try," he said. "But you have to promise me something. Never touch things that are not yours without asking. And never try to fix things that you don't understand. You could hurt yourself or others. You have to be careful and respectful." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They promised to listen to their dad. They helped him to clean the attic and to take the radio to his workshop. They hoped he could restore it and hear some music. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to value the things that have history and meaning. And they learned to be more alert and responsible. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and brown. It has sharp teeth and a loud bark. + +"Look, a dog!" Ben says. He likes dogs. He wants to pet the dog. + +"No, Ben, don't!" Mia says. She is scared of dogs. She thinks the dog will bite them. + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to the dog. He says, "Hi, dog! You are nice. Can I pet you?" + +The dog does not like Ben. The dog growls and snaps at Ben. Ben is scared. He cries. He runs back to Mia. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mia asks. She hugs Ben. She is glad he is not hurt. + +The dog runs away. It sees a car. The car is fast. The car hits the dog. The dog is dead. + +Ben and Mia see the dog. They are sad. They feel sorry for the dog. + +"Bye, dog," Ben says. He wipes his tears. He learns a lesson. He will not run to strange dogs again. + +Mia nods. She says, "Bye, dog. You are in a better place now." + +They hold hands. They go home. They are still friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily draws a picture of her family. She has a mom, a dad, and a baby brother. She uses green to color her mom's dress, because green is her mom's favorite color. + +Tom sees Lily's picture and says, "That is a bad picture. Green is a bad color. It is the color of frogs and grass. You should use red or blue or yellow. They are good colors." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She likes her picture and she likes green. She says, "No, green is a good color. It is the color of my mom's dress and the trees and the apples. You are a bad friend. You do not say nice things." + +Tom feels sad and angry too. He likes red and blue and yellow. He says, "No, you are a bad friend. You do not listen to me. I know better than you. I will take your picture and send it to the trash." + +Tom grabs Lily's picture and runs to the trash can. Lily runs after him and tries to stop him. They push and pull and shout. They do not have fun. + +A parent sees them and says, "Stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Tom tell the parent what happened. The parent says, "You are both wrong. There is no bad color or good color. All colors are beautiful and different. You should respect each other's choices and opinions. You should not take or send things that do not belong to you. You should say sorry and share and be kind." + +Lily and Tom feel sorry and ashamed. They say sorry to each other and hug. They give back the picture and the toys. They say, "You are a good friend. I like your color and your picture. Can we play together?" + +The parent smiles and says, "Yes, you can. I am proud of you. You learned a good lesson. You can be friends and like different things. That is what makes you special and interesting." + +Lily and Tom smile and say, "Thank you, parent. We learned a good lesson. We will be friends and like different things. That is what makes us special and interesting." + +They play together and have fun. They use all the colors and draw more pictures. They are happy. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck. They took turns driving the truck around the room, making loud noises. + +One day, they found a banana in the kitchen. They thought it was a good snack, so they peeled it and shared it. They left the peel on the floor and forgot about it. They went back to play with the truck. + +The next day, they saw the peel on the floor. It was brown and soft and smelled bad. It had rot on it. They said, "Yuck!" and ran away. They did not want to touch it. + +Mom saw the peel and was not happy. She said, "Who left this peel here? It is dirty and it can make you sick. You have to throw it in the trash." She gave them a napkin and told them to pick up the peel and put it in the bin. + +Tim and Kim did what Mom said. They used the napkin to hold the peel and threw it in the trash. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We will not leave peels on the floor again." Mom said, "That's good. Now wash your hands and play nicely." They said, "OK, Mom." They washed their hands and played with the truck. They were happy. +Tim and Lily are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. They hear a loud noise. It sounds like a big dog. They are scared of big dogs. + +"Where is the noise coming from?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe over there." Lily points to the bushes. + +They see a big dog come out of the bushes. It has black fur and sharp teeth. It barks and growls. It looks terrible. + +"Run, Tim, run!" Lily shouts. + +They run to the stand where their mom is. She is reading a book. She sees the big dog and hugs Tim and Lily. + +"Don't worry, kids. It's just a dog. He won't hurt you. He's probably just lost and hungry." She says. + +She calls the park ranger. He comes and takes the big dog away. He says he will find his owner or a new home. + +Tim and Lily are happy. They are safe with their mom. They don't like the terrible dog. They like the nice ranger. They go back to play in the park. They have fun. +Anna and Ben moved to a new house with their mom and dad. They had many boxes to unpack. Anna wanted to unpack her toys and books. Ben wanted to unpack his pet hamster, Sam. + +"Can I unpack Sam now?" Ben asked his mom. "He is scared in the box." + +"Not yet, Ben," his mom said. "We have to unpack the kitchen and the bathroom first. Then we can unpack Sam and his cage." + +Ben was sad. He wanted to play with Sam. He put the box with Sam on his bed and went to help his mom. + +Anna saw the box on Ben's bed. She was curious. She opened the box and saw Sam. He was a brown and white hamster. He looked cute and soft. Anna wanted to pet him. + +She reached her hand into the box. Sam was angry. He did not like strangers. He bit Anna's finger. Anna screamed and dropped the box. Sam ran out of the box and hid under the bed. + +Ben heard Anna scream. He ran to his room. He saw the box on the floor and Sam under the bed. He was mad at Anna. + +"Why did you open my box?" he yelled at Anna. "You scared Sam. He is my pet, not yours." + +Anna was sorry. She had a red mark on her finger. She did not mean to hurt Sam. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," she said. "I just wanted to see him. He looked so cute." + +Ben calmed down. He saw that Anna was hurt. He loved his sister. + +"It's okay, Anna," he said. "But you have to ask me before you touch Sam. He is shy and he bites. Come, I'll show you how to pet him gently." + +Ben and Anna crawled under the bed. Ben coaxed Sam out of his hiding place. He held him in his hands and stroked his fur. Sam relaxed and nibbled on a sunflower seed. Ben gave Anna a seed and showed her how to feed Sam. Anna smiled and fed Sam. Sam licked her finger. + +Anna and Ben became friends with Sam. They unpacked his cage and put it on Ben's desk. They gave him fresh water and food. They played with him every day. Sam was happy in his new home. +Lily and Tom were twins who loved to explore. One day, they found a big, old house in the woods. It looked ancient, with broken windows and dusty walls. + +"Let's go inside and see what's there," Tom said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful and quiet," Lily said. "And we have to promise to be back before dinner. Mom is making turkey and we don't want to miss it." + +They nodded and held hands as they entered the house. They saw many strange things, like a piano with missing keys, a clock that stopped ticking, and a painting of a lady with a sad face. + +"Wow, this is like a museum," Tom said. + +"Shh, I hear something," Lily said. She pointed to a door that was slightly open. They tiptoed to the door and peeked inside. They saw a big, fluffy cat sleeping on a bed. It had a collar with a bell and a name tag that said "Molly". + +"Look, a kitty!" Tom said. He wanted to pet the cat, but Lily stopped him. + +"No, Tom, we don't know if she's friendly or not. And we might wake her up and make her angry. Let's leave her alone and go back," Lily said. + +"But she's so cute and soft," Tom said. + +"Please, Tom, let's go. We promised to be back before dinner, remember? And I'm hungry for turkey," Lily said. + +Tom sighed and agreed. He and Lily left the house and ran back to their home. They hugged their mom and told her about their adventure. She smiled and said she was glad they were safe and kept their promise. She cut them some slices of turkey and they ate happily. They decided that the ancient house was fun to visit, but their home was the best place to be. +One day, a boy named Tim went to play by the river. He wore his new shoes. Tim wanted to keep his shoes safe, so he tied them tight. He was glad that he could tie his shoes all by himself. + +While Tim played, the rain started to fall. The rain fell more and more. Soon, there was a flood. The water went up and up. Tim was scared, but he knew he had to go home. + +Tim walked home in the flood. His shoes were wet, but they did not come off because he tied them well. When he got home, his mom was glad to see him. She hugged him and said, "Good job tying your shoes!" They were both happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird named Bella. Bella had colorful feathers and was very attractive. She loved to fly high in the sky and soar above the trees. All her friends would watch her and cheer. + +One day, Bella heard a loud noise. It was thunder! She was scared but wanted to be brave for her friends. So, Bella decided to keep soaring even with the thunder. + +As Bella soared through the sky, the thunder stopped. Her friends were so happy and proud of her. They all cheered and clapped for Bella. From that day on, Bella was never scared of thunder again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends in the forest. One day, she saw a pretty bird with many colors. The bird could talk, and it said, "Lily, I have a fun game for us to play!" + +Lily was excited and asked, "What game do you suggest, bird?" The bird said, "Let's find the biggest tree in the forest and count how many steps it takes to walk around it!" Lily thought it was a great idea, so they started to look for the biggest tree. + +They walked and walked until they found the biggest tree. Lily started to count her steps as she walked around it. The little bird flew next to her, counting too. When they finished, they both laughed and played more games in the forest. They had a very fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big closet in her room. She loved to play in her closet with her toys. + +One day, Sue found a smooth rock in her closet. She liked the rock a lot. She decided to hold the rock and take it with her everywhere she went. + +Sue and her smooth rock went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. They even shared an ice cream. Sue loved her smooth rock and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and a cat named Herb. Lily loved to play with Herb all day long. They would run around the house and have lots of fun. One day, Lily heard her mom and dad talking about going to a distant place. She did not know what that meant, but she was excited. + +The next day, Lily's mom and dad put her and Herb in the car. They drove for a long time until they reached a big park. Lily was so happy to see the park, and she remembered that her mom and dad told her about it. She knew they were going to have a lot of fun. + +Lily and Herb played in the park all day long. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. When it was time to go home, Lily was tired but happy. She remembered the fun day at the park with Herb and her family. She knew that the distant place her mom and dad talked about was this park. And she couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate boy named Tim. Tim had a big palm tree in his yard. He loved his palm tree very much. Every day, he would polish the leaves to make them shiny. + +One day, a little bird came to sit on the palm tree. Tim said, "Hi, bird! Do you like my shiny palm tree?" The bird chirped, "Yes, it is very pretty!" Tim felt very happy. + +But one day, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain fell down. The storm broke the palm tree. Tim was very sad. He could not polish the palm tree anymore. The little bird flew away to find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a good fish named Fin. Fin lived in a reef with many other fish friends. They liked to play and swim together in the warm water. + +One day, while playing a game, Fin saw something strange. A big fish made a little fish disappear. Fin was scared, but he wanted to help his friend. + +Fin swam very fast to the big fish and asked him to let his friend go. The big fish laughed, but he saw that Fin was a good fish. So, he let the little fish go. They all swam back to the reef and played together again. +Once upon a time, in a big green field, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to skip and play with her friends. One day, she saw a cross on the ground. She did not know what it was for. Sue was very patient and waited for her friends to come and see it too. + +When her friends came, they all looked at the cross. Sue's friend, Tim, said, "I think we should skip and jump over the cross." Sue and her friends agreed, and they took turns skipping and jumping over the cross. They all laughed and had fun. + +After they played, Sue's mom came and told them the cross was there to remind people to be kind and patient with each other. Sue and her friends learned that being patient is important, and they promised to always be kind and patient with each other. From that day on, they always remembered the cross and the fun they had when they skipped and jumped over it. +Once upon a time, there was a big yacht. It was hidden in a little bay. A kind man named Tom found it. He wanted to drive the yacht. Tom asked his friends to come with him. They were happy to go. + +Tom and his friends drove the yacht. They saw many pretty fish. They saw big whales too. They had a lot of fun. But they saw trash in the water. The fish and whales were sad. + +Tom and his friends worked together. They picked up the trash. The fish and whales were happy again. The friends learned to keep the water clean. They all went home with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Bob. Bob loved to play sports with his friends. His favorite sport was to set a ball on the ground and kick it with his friends. + +One sunny day, Bob and his friends were playing their favorite sport. They were having a lot of fun. Then, a new friend came to play. He was a little dog named Tim. Tim was shy, but he wanted to play the sport too. + +Bob said, "Hi Tim! Do you want to play with us?" Tim nodded and smiled. They set the ball on the ground and Tim kicked it. All the friends laughed and clapped. They played the sport all day long, and Bob and Tim became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. The rabbit was interesting because it had a big, fluffy tail. The rabbit lived in a small hole under a big tree. The rabbit liked to play with its friends in the forest. + +One day, the rabbit found a big, shiny rock. The rabbit believed that the rock was magic. It showed the rock to its friends. They all believed it was magic, too. They took turns touching the rock and making wishes. + +The interesting rabbit and its friends played with the magic rock every day. They believed that their wishes came true. They were very happy. The rabbit and its friends had lots of fun together in the forest. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a grumpy man. He was always unhappy and did not like to talk to people. He had a shop where he would sell things. One day, a little girl came into his shop. + +The little girl wanted to buy a vest. She saw a pretty vest on the shelf and asked the grumpy man, "Can I buy this vest, please?" The grumpy man looked at her and said, "Yes, you can buy it." + +The little girl was so happy with her new vest. She wore it and danced around the shop. The grumpy man saw her and started to smile. The little girl's happiness made the grumpy man happy too. From that day on, the grumpy man was not grumpy anymore. He learned that being happy and kind can make others happy too. +Once upon a time, in a dark and quiet desert, there was a little cactus. The cactus was sad because it felt all alone. It wanted to have friends to play with, but all the other plants were far away. + +One day, a kind man came with a big truck to load rocks from the desert. He saw the sad cactus and wanted to help it. The man carefully picked up the cactus and put it on the truck. He drove it to a beautiful garden with many other plants. + +In the garden, the cactus made many friends. It played with the flowers, the trees, and the grass. The cactus was very happy and learned that when we help each other, we can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a kind boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat pastries, and he would always carry them in his bag. One day, while walking to the park, he saw a big dog. The dog wanted to eat Tim's pastry. + +Tim did not want the dog to eat his pastry. But the dog was very big, and Tim was scared. He thought of a plan. Tim found a stick and threw it far away. The big dog ran to get the stick, and Tim was safe. + +Tim carried his pastry to the park and shared it with his best friend, Sue. They were both happy, and the big dog had fun with the stick. In the end, everyone was happy, and Tim learned that being kind and smart can solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy was very hungry. One day, he saw a big storm coming. He knew he had to find food before the storm came. + +Billy saw a worm on the ground. He tried to complete eating the worm but it was too big. He tried again and again. He did not give up. He kept trying until he ate the whole worm. + +The storm came, and Billy was safe in his nest. He was not hungry anymore. The moral of the story is to never give up, even when things are hard. +Once upon a time, there was a funny dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the yard all day. He would run, jump, and bark with joy. + +One day, Spot's owner, a little girl named Sue, had a fun idea. Sue wanted to record Spot playing in the yard. She wanted to show her friends how funny and happy Spot was when he played. + +So, Sue took her camera and went to the yard with Spot. She recorded Spot running, jumping, and barking. They had a great time together. When they were done, Sue showed the video to her friends, and they all laughed and smiled at the funny dog named Spot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very adventurous. One day, she found an onion in her kitchen. She picked it up and started to imagine. + +Lucy imagined that the onion was a big, shiny ball. She played with the ball in the park. She had lots of fun. But then, she saw something strange. In the sky, there was a big cloud that looked like an onion too. Lucy thought it was funny. + +The next day, Lucy went to the park again with her onion. This time, the onion cloud was even bigger. It started to rain, but the raindrops were tiny onions! Lucy couldn't believe it. Her imagination had made the rain turn into onions. She laughed and played in the onion rain, having the most adventurous day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. This lion was incredible. He was strong and kind. He lived in a big forest with many friends. + +One day, the lion and his friends were playing. They were having so much fun. They began to discuss what made them happy. The lion said, "Being kind and helping others makes me happy." His friends agreed. + +As they played, they found a small animal in trouble. The lion and his friends helped the animal. They felt very happy. The moral of the story is: being kind and helping others brings happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to help her mom cook. One day, Amy's mom was not feeling normal. She was sick and needed to rest. So, Amy wanted to do something nice for her mom. + +Amy thought of a plan. She would cook her mom's favorite meal. She asked her dad to help her. They cooked the meal together. Amy wrote a message for her mom on a piece of paper. It said, "I love you, Mom. Feel better soon." + +When Amy's mom saw the meal and the message, she felt very happy. She hugged Amy and thanked her for being so kind. The moral of the story is: helping others can make them feel better and make you feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved juice. He would drink it every day. One day, he asked his mom to bring him some juice. His mom said, "Okay, Tim. I will bring you some juice." + +Tim's mom went to the kitchen to get the juice. She looked in the fridge and saw a bottle of juice. She poured some into a cup and brought it to Tim. Tim was very happy to see the juice. He took a big sip. + +But, oh no! The juice tasted bad. Tim made a face and said, "Yuck!" His mom tasted the juice too. She knew that the juice was spoiled. She said, "I am sorry, Tim. Let's throw away the bad juice and get some new juice." So, they threw away the spoiled juice and got some fresh juice. Tim was happy again and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim lived in a small cage. He did not like the cage. It was harsh and not fun. + +One day, a kind girl named Amy saw Tim. She said, "Oh no! Tim, you look sad. I will take you out of the cage." Tim was happy. Amy took Tim out of the cage. + +Now, Tim and Amy play together every day. Tim is free and no longer in the harsh cage. They are best friends and always have fun. +One warm day, a little crab went for a walk by the sea. The crab liked to play in the water and feel the warm sun on his back. He saw a big rock and thought it would be fun to climb it. + +As the crab climbed the rock, he saw a funny man with a big hat. The man was clapping his hands. The crab asked, "Why are you clapping?" The man said, "I like to make music with my hands. It's called applauding. I can teach you how to do it too!" The crab wanted to learn, but he knew he couldn't clap with his big claws. + +The crab felt sad, but the man had an idea. "Let's find a way for you to make music too!" They looked around and found two small sticks. The crab held the sticks in his claws and started to tap them together. The man and the crab made music together, and everyone who walked by stopped to listen and applaud. The crab was so happy, and he knew that even with his big claws, he could make music too. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a big tree with a small crack in it. Tim was very curious about the crack, so he went closer to take a look. He felt comfortable and safe under the big tree. + +As Tim looked at the crack, he saw a tiny bug come out. The bug said, "Hello, Tim! My name is Benny. I live in this tree. Do you want to be friends?" Tim was surprised but happy to meet Benny. They played together and had lots of fun. + +While they were playing, Benny showed Tim how to pinch leaves to make them fall. They laughed as they made the leaves fall like rain. After playing, they sat down and talked. Benny said, "Thank you for playing with me, Tim! It's nice to have a friend." Tim smiled and said, "I'm glad I found the crack in the tree. Now we can be friends forever!" +One day, a boy named Tim went to the city with his mom. The city was big and full of people. Tim saw a rare, shiny rock on the ground. He wanted the rock, but his mom said, "Not now, we will come back for it later." + +As they walked, Tim saw many things. He saw big cars, tall buildings, and lots of stores. He was having fun, but he kept thinking about the rare rock. He hoped it would still be there when they went back. + +At the end of the day, Tim and his mom walked back to where the rare rock was. Tim took a big step and picked up the shiny rock. He was so happy! His mom smiled and said, "See, I told you we would come back for it." Tim held the rare rock tight and knew it was a special day in the city. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was scared of bugs, especially mosquitoes. He did not like it when they buzzed around him. + +One day, Tim's mom gave him a special hat to wear. She said it would help keep the mosquitoes away. Tim put on the hat and went outside to play. + +While he was playing, a mosquito came near Tim. But when it saw his hat, it flew away. Tim was so happy that his hat worked. He was not scared anymore. From that day on, Tim always wore his special hat when he went outside to play. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a noisy bird. The bird liked to spread its wings and fly high in the sky. It would sing loud songs that everyone could hear. + +One day, the bird saw a shiny spear on the ground. It was long and sharp. The bird wanted to play with it, so it picked up the spear with its beak and flew up high. + +As the noisy bird flew around with the spear, the people in the village looked up and smiled. They clapped and cheered for the bird. The bird was happy to make everyone laugh and have fun. And so, the noisy bird with the shiny spear became the star of the village. +Once upon a time, in a big green garden, there was a jolly insect named Bob. Bob liked to crawl around the garden and play with his friends. One day, he saw a big ball and wanted to play with it. + +Bob tried to push the ball, but it was too big for him. He asked his friend, Sam the snail, "Can you help me push this ball?" Sam said, "Yes, let's try together!" They both pushed and pushed, but the ball still wouldn't move. + +Just then, their friend Tina the ant came by. She saw them struggling and said, "I can help you!" With Tina's help, they all pushed the ball together. The ball started to roll, and they were so happy. They played with the ball all day long, and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big red hose. The hose lived in a nice garden with many pretty flowers. The hose liked to help water the flowers every day. + +One day, it was very cold. The hose felt icy when it was touched. Two birds, a blue one and a yellow one, came to the garden to discuss something. They talked about the icy hose and how it was too cold to water the flowers. + +The sun heard the birds and decided to help. It shined brighter and made the garden warm. The icy hose became warm again. The birds were happy and thanked the sun. The hose could water the flowers again, and everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play in the big space outside his house. He liked to run, jump, and bite his red ball. Max's red ball was very impressive because it was big and shiny. + +One day, Max saw a big butterfly in the space outside his house. The butterfly was very impressive. It had pretty colors on its wings. Max wanted to play with the butterfly. He tried to bite it, but the butterfly flew away. + +Max was sad, but then he saw his red ball. He ran to it and bit it. Max was happy again because he had his impressive red ball to play with. Max played all day in the big space outside his house, and he had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to play on the beach and collect shells. One day, she found a big, pretty shell. She was very glad. + +Sue wanted to show her new shell to her friend, Tom. But when she went to find Tom, he was sad. "What's wrong?" Sue asked. Tom said, "I lost my favorite toy car. I can't find it anywhere." + +Sue wanted to help Tom. She had an idea. "Let's sort our toys and maybe we can find your car," she said. They looked through their toy box and sorted all the toys. At last, they found Tom's car! Tom was so happy and said, "Thank you, Sue!" + +Now, both Sue and Tom were glad. They played with their toys and shells on the beach all day long. And they always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a pretty veil in her mom's room. She put it on her head and felt like a queen. + +Sue went to the garden to show her friend, the cat. The cat was very alert and saw a big bug. The cat wanted to catch the bug. Sue tried to help the cat, but the veil fell on the bug. The bug was scared and tried to run away. + +Sue and the cat chased the bug. When they caught it, Sue pinched the bug gently. The bug was not hurt. Sue put the veil back on her head and let the bug go. The cat was happy too. They both played together and had a fun day. +One day, a boy named Tim found a long box. He opened the box and saw a thing called a microscope. Tim did not know what it did, but he was excited to find out. He showed it to his friend, Sally. + +"Wow, Tim! What is that?" Sally asked, looking at the long microscope. "I don't know, but I think it will help us see something very small," Tim said. They both wanted to find out what it did. + +They took the microscope to Tim's mom. She showed them how to use it. They looked at a tiny bug under the microscope. The bug looked very big and they could see all of its legs. Tim and Sally were very happy. They knew the long microscope was a special tool. + +The next day, Tim and Sally went to the park. They took the microscope with them. They looked at more small things, like dirt, leaves, and a little rock. They saw many things they could not see with just their eyes. + +At the end of the day, Tim and Sally knew the microscope was a great find. They had so much fun looking at all the tiny things. They couldn't wait to find more things to look at with their long microscope. +Once upon a time, a cat with soft fur lived in a small house. The cat loved to play outside when it was dry and sunny. One day, the cat went to a shop to buy a toy. + +In the shop, the cat saw a dog. The dog was big and had a toy in its mouth. The cat said, "Hi, dog! I want to buy a toy too." The dog said, "Hi, cat! I like your fur. It is very soft." + +The cat and the dog went to pay for their toys. The cat said, "I am happy we are friends." The dog said, "Me too, cat. Let's play together when it is dry outside." They both paid for their toys and went outside to play in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a gym. In the gym, kids loved to play and have fun. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, a spoiled boy came to the gym. He wanted to play with all the toys and not share with others. The other kids were sad because they wanted to play too. + +A kind helper came to the gym and saw the sad kids. She had a big bag full of new toys. She filled the gym with the new toys for all the kids to share. The spoiled boy learned to share, and all the kids were happy again. They played together and had lots of fun in the gym. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly bug. The bug lived in a small house near the tall trees. The bug did not like to be with other bugs. It wanted to separate from them and live alone. + +One night, the bug looked up at the sky and saw the moon. The moon was big and round. The bug thought the moon was very pretty. The bug wished it could go to the moon and live there. + +So, the bug tried to fly up to the moon. It flew and flew, but the moon was too high. The bug was very sad. Then, a friendly bird saw the bug and helped it fly higher. The bug and the bird became friends. The bug learned that it was not ugly, and it did not need to separate from others. +One day, a big boy named Tom went to class. He had a toy car that he loved very much. All the kids in class liked the toy car too. They all wanted to play with it. Tom thought it was not fair that he had to share his toy car with everyone. + +In the class, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue saw Tom playing with his toy car and asked, "Can I play with your car, please?" Tom said, "No, it is mine!" and he shouted very loud. Sue was sad and went to play with other toys. + +Later, Tom saw Sue playing with a pretty doll. He wanted to play with the doll too. He asked Sue, "Can I play with your doll, please?" Sue remembered how Tom did not let her play with his car. She said, "No, it is mine!" Tom felt sad and learned that sharing is fair. From that day on, Tom and Sue shared their toys with each other and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He had a little brother named Sam. Tom liked the color blue. He had a blue shirt, a blue ball, and a blue bike. + +One day, Tom and Sam went to play outside. Tom wanted to play with his blue ball. He said, "Let's play with my blue ball!" But Sam wanted to play with his red car. Tom insisted, "No, we must play with my blue ball!" + +Sam was sad but agreed to play with the blue ball. They threw the ball back and forth. After a while, Tom saw that Sam was not having fun. So, Tom said, "Let's play with your red car, too." + +Now, Tom and Sam played with the blue ball and the red car. They had a lot of fun together. From that day on, they always shared their toys and played happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a plastic toy bird that she loved very much. She was always careful when she played with her toy bird. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toy bird in the park. She pretended that the bird could talk. She said to the bird, "Hello, bird! Let's talk and play together!" The bird seemed to say, "Hello, Lily! I would love to play with you!" + +Lily and her toy bird played all day in the park. They talked and laughed together. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Goodbye, bird! We had so much fun today!" The bird seemed to say, "Goodbye, Lily! I can't wait to play with you again!" + +Lily was always careful with her plastic toy bird, and they had many more fun days talking and playing together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy car. One day, Tim saw a big, black rock in his yard. He wanted to move the rock so he could play with his car. But the rock was too big for him to move. + +Tim had an idea. He thought he could burn the rock to make it smaller. He got some wood and put it around the rock. He asked his dad for help to make a fire. His dad said, "No, Tim. Fire can be dangerous. We should find another way to move the rock." + +Tim was sad, but he knew his dad was right. The next day, Tim woke up with a new idea. He asked his friends to help him push the rock. Together, they pushed and pushed. Finally, the rock moved! Tim and his friends were so happy. Now, they could all play with their toy cars in the yard. +Once there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a big, smooth rock. The rock was black. He loved his rock very much. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tim's rock and said, "Wow, I like your rock! Can I touch it?" Tim did not want to share his rock, but he tried to resist saying no. + +Tim said, "Okay, you can touch it, but be nice." Sue was happy and touched the rock. She said, "It's so smooth! Thank you, Tim." + +After that, Tim and Sue played together. They both liked the black, smooth rock. They became good friends and shared many things. +One day, a gifted cat named Kitty found a big basket. The basket was full of yummy food. Kitty was very happy. She wanted to share the food with her friends. + +Kitty took the basket to her friend, Bunny. Bunny was very happy too. They both ate some food from the basket. Then, they went to find their friend, Doggy. + +When they found Doggy, he was sad. Kitty and Bunny gave Doggy a hug and a kiss. They showed him the basket of food. Now, Doggy was happy too. All three friends sat down and ate the yummy food together. They were very happy to share the big basket of food. +Once upon a time, there was a little town. The town had many different colors. The houses were red, blue, yellow, and green. The people in the town were happy. + +One day, it started to rain. It rained a lot. The rain did not stop. The town started to flood. The people were scared. They needed to find a safe place. + +The people in the town helped each other. They went to a big hill. The hill was safe from the flood. They stayed there until the rain stopped. The town was wet, but the people were safe. They were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a blue cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to eat yogurt. One day, Kitty found a big bowl of yogurt on the table. It was a sunny day, and the yogurt looked so yummy. + +Kitty wanted to complete eating the yogurt all by herself. She jumped on the table and started to eat the yogurt. It was so good! Kitty ate and ate, and soon her face was all messy with yogurt. + +When Kitty finished the yogurt, her mom came into the room. She saw the messy Kitty and laughed. "You are a silly blue cat, Kitty!" she said. Kitty was happy and her tummy was full. She went outside to play in the sun, with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The little bug lived in a big tree. The tree was in a pretty park. + +One day, the little bug met a big bug. The big bug said, "Go away, little bug! This is my tree!" The little bug felt sad and began to cry. + +A kind girl saw the little bug cry. She said, "Don't cry, little bug. You can live in my garden." The little bug smiled and said, "Thank you, kind girl." They went to the girl's garden and the little bug was happy. +One day, a boy named Tom went to play at the park. It was sunny, so he wore his sunglasses. He saw his friend, Sue, and they decided to play catch with a ball. + +Tom threw the ball to Sue, but it went too high! The ball landed in a wet puddle. Sue got the ball and threw it back to Tom. They both laughed because the ball was wet and made their hands wet too. + +They played until the sun went down. Tom and Sue said goodbye and went home. Tom put his sunglasses away and thought about the fun day. He couldn't wait to play with Sue again. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a bald elephant named Ellie. Ellie was sad because she was different from the other elephants. All her friends had lots of hair, but she had none. + +One day, Ellie met a little bird named Bobby. Bobby said to Ellie, "Hi, Ellie! We can be friends and unite to help each other!" Ellie smiled and agreed. They played together every day, and Ellie felt happy. + +As they played, Ellie and Bobby met other animals who were different too. They asked the animals to join them, and soon, they had a big group of friends. They all learned that being different was okay, and they were happy together. +Once upon a time, in a big pond, there was a crocodile. The crocodile was weak, so he could not swim fast. One day, he saw a big fish and wanted to eat it. + +The crocodile tried to catch the fish, but it was too fast. He felt sad and hungry. Then, a big bird appeared above the pond. The bird saw the crocodile and wanted to help him. + +The bird told the crocodile to open his mouth wide. The bird caught the fish and dropped it into the crocodile's mouth. But the fish was too big for the weak crocodile. He could not eat it, and he stayed hungry and sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to play with her toys and lay on the soft grass outside. One day, she found a pretty bottle with nice smells. It was perfume. Sally was happy because it was the only one available in her house. + +Sally took the perfume and played with it. She sprayed it on her toys and on the grass where she lay. The perfume made everything smell so nice. She wanted to share it with her friends, so she took the perfume to her friend's house. + +But when Sally got there, her friend was not happy. The perfume made her friend's nose hurt. Sally was sad. She thought her friend would like the perfume too. Sally went back home and lay on the grass, feeling bad. She learned that not everyone likes the same things, and sometimes, even nice smells can make others feel bad. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fancy tent in the woods. Inside the tent, there was a soft, cozy bed. One day, a little girl named Lily found the tent while she was playing. Lily was very tired, so she decided to go inside the tent to relax. + +In the tent, Lily met a friendly frog named Fred. Fred said, "Hello, Lily! Do you like my fancy tent?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, it's very nice! I like to relax here." They both laughed and became good friends. + +Lily and Fred played together every day. One day, Lily found a toy that another child had lost. She wanted to keep it, but Fred said, "Lily, we should give the toy back to its owner. It's the right thing to do." Lily listened to her friend and they returned the toy. The owner was so happy and thanked Lily and Fred. From that day on, Lily learned the importance of being honest and doing the right thing. And every time she visited the fancy tent, she would always remember the valuable lesson she learned from her friend Fred, the frog. +One day, a boy named Tim found a magic suit. The suit could make him shrink. Tim was excited and put on the suit. He said, "Wow, I am so small now!" He went to play with his toys. + +While playing, Tim saw a big dog. The dog was scared of the small boy. Tim said, "Hi dog, I am not bad. I am just small." The dog barked at Tim. Tim was scared too. He wanted to be big again. + +Tim ran to his room and took off the suit. He said, "Please make me big again!" The suit heard him and he grew big. Tim was happy. He put the suit away and said, "I will only use it when I need to." +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max had a lively personality and loved to play with his toys. One day, Max went for a walk and saw a cat with a pretty collar. Max admired the collar and wanted to play with the cat. + +Max barked at the cat and said, "Hi! Can we play?" But the cat didn't want to play and hissed at Max. Max didn't understand why the cat was upset and tried to play with the cat again. But the cat scratched Max's nose and ran away. + +Max was sad and went back home. His owner saw that Max was hurt and asked what happened. Max explained what happened and his owner told him that it's not okay to bother someone who doesn't want to play. Max learned his lesson and promised to be more careful next time. + +The moral of the story is to respect others and their boundaries. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy human named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and shiny shoes. One day, she went to a big party in a big house. There were lots of people there, and they all looked fancy too. + +Lily saw a big cake on a table and wanted to eat it. She said to her friend, "I want to eat that cake, but it's too far away. How can I move closer to it?" + +Her friend said, "I have an idea. Let's ask the man with the tall hat to bring it to us." + +So, Lily asked the man with the tall hat to bring the cake to her. And he did! She was so happy she could eat the cake. From that day on, Lily always remembered to ask for help when she wanted something she couldn't reach. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Benny saw a pretty flower in a garden. He wanted to pick it, but he knew it wasn't his. Benny's mom told him to never take things that don't belong to him. Benny felt sorry and decided not to take the flower. + +Later that day, Benny and his friends were playing tag. One of his friends accidentally pinched him. Benny felt angry and wanted to pinch his friend back. But he remembered what his mom said and decided to forgive his friend instead. + +Benny felt proud of himself for doing the right thing. He went to bed that night feeling happy and content. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and be kind to your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Nemo's friend, Sammy, caught a big fish with his net. Nemo was jealous of Sammy's big catch and wished he could catch a big fish too. + +The next day, Nemo went out to swim alone. He saw a big fish and tried to catch it with his net, but he couldn't. Suddenly, a storm came and it started to rain. Nemo was scared and wanted to go back to his friends, but he didn't know the way. + +Luckily, Nemo saw a big leaf and hid under it to stay dry. He remembered his friend Sammy's advice to always stay under a leaf when it rains. After the rain stopped, Nemo found his way back to his friends. They were happy to see him and Sammy even gave him a small fish he caught. Nemo realized that he didn't need to be jealous of his friends and that he could have fun swimming with them without catching a big fish. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved planes and he always wanted to fly one. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the airport to see the planes. Timmy was so happy and excited! He saw many planes in different colors and sizes. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a man who looked very upset. He asked his dad why the man was upset. His dad told him that the man missed his plane and had to wait for the next one. Timmy felt bad for the man and wanted to help. He went to the man and said, "Don't worry, there will be another plane. I can help you number them so you don't miss it again." The man smiled and thanked Timmy. + +From that day on, Timmy loved planes even more. He also learned that helping others can make them happy. Timmy and his dad went to the airport every weekend to watch the planes and Timmy always looked for people who needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who lived in a big castle. She had a shiny crown on her head and a long, flowing dress. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and met a little bird. + +The little bird was nervous because he had lost his way home. The princess wanted to help him, so she asked the bird to show her where he lived. They flew high up in the sky and the princess saw a sharp mountain in the distance. + +They reached the mountain and the bird pointed to a tree with a nest on top. The princess climbed the tree and found the bird's family. She was happy to help the bird and learned that helping others is important. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be kind and helpful to others, even if it makes us a little nervous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and imagine she was in different places. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a bright red ball and she wanted to play with it too. + +Lily asked the boy, "Can I play with your ball?" The boy said, "Sure, but you have to give me one of your toys to play with." Lily thought about it and realized it wasn't fair. She said, "I don't want to trade my toys, but we can play together with the ball." The boy agreed and they played together happily. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily thanked the boy for playing with her and they said goodbye. As they walked away, Lily's mom said, "You did the right thing by not trading your toys. It's important to be fair and kind to others." Lily smiled and imagined she was a superhero with gears that made her strong and kind. She knew that being kind was the best gear to have. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cherry tree in a garden. It had lots of red cherries on it. One day, a little bird came to eat the cherries. The bird ate so many cherries that it got stuck in the tree. + +The bird called out for help. A kind girl heard the bird and came to save it. She climbed up the tree and gently took the bird out. The bird was very grateful and flew away. + +From that day on, the little girl would visit the cherry tree every day. She would pick some cherries and eat them. She was happy that she could save the bird and enjoy the delicious cherries. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go fishing with his grandpa. One day, Timmy and grandpa went to the lake to catch some fish. + +Timmy saw a big fish swimming in the water. He wanted to catch it, but he didn't have a net. Grandpa said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I have an original net we can use." + +Grandpa gave Timmy the net and told him to catch the fish. Timmy tried to catch the fish, but it was too big. Grandpa said, "Let me help you carry the net. Together, we can catch the fish." + +Timmy and grandpa worked together to catch the fish. Timmy was so happy that he caught the biggest fish he had ever seen. He said, "Thank you, grandpa. I couldn't have done it without your help." +Once upon a time, there was a kind mommy who loved to tell stories to her little girl. One day, the little girl asked her mommy to tell her a story about history. The mommy smiled and said, "Okay, let me tell you a story about a compassionate king who loved all his people." + +The little girl looked up at her mommy with big eyes and listened carefully. The mommy continued, "The king always looked after his people and made sure they were happy. He built schools and hospitals for them, and he even gave them food when they were hungry." + +The little girl was amazed and said, "Wow, the king was so nice!" The mommy nodded and said, "Yes, he was. And because he was so compassionate, his people loved him very much." The little girl smiled and said, "I want to be like the king when I grow up!" And the mommy hugged her and said, "I'm sure you will be, my dear." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing with her toys in the bathtub. She liked to make big waves with her hands and watch them go down the drain. One day, Lily's mom told her to be careful not to let any toys go down the drain because it could be hard to get them back. + +Lily promised to be careful and continued playing with her toys. She made a big wave with her hands and accidentally dropped her favorite rubber duck into the drain. She tried to grab it, but it was too far down. + +Lily started to cry and called out to her mom for help. Her mom tried to get the duck out, but it was too hard. They had to call a plumber to come and fix the drain. The plumber fixed the drain, but unfortunately, the rubber duck was gone forever. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her toys away from the drain. She learned her lesson, but it was a sad ending for her favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little crab named Crabby. Crabby lived by the seaside where the tide would come in and out. He loved to play in the sand and the water. One day, the tide was very high and Crabby had to be careful not to get swept away. + +Crabby was very good at hiding from the big waves. He would be still and quiet until the water went away. Then he would come out and play again. His friends were amazed at how clever he was. They wanted to be just like him. + +Crabby was happy to teach his friends how to be clever like him. They learned how to hide from the big waves and how to play safely by the tide. They all had so much fun together and were grateful for their clever friend Crabby. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob. Bob loved to eat peaches. One day, Bob went to the peach tree to get some peaches. But the peaches were too high up. Bob tried to jump, but he couldn't reach the peaches. + +Just then, a little girl named Lily came by. "What are you doing, Bob?" asked Lily. "I want to eat some peaches, but they're too high up," said Bob. "I can help you," said Lily. Lily pulled on the branch and the peaches fell down. "Thank you, Lily!" said Bob. They both ate the peaches and they were very yummy. +One day, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She looked up and saw the sun shining in the sky. "The weather is nice today," she thought. She ran around the yard and felt the warm sun on her face. + +After a while, Lily saw her friend Max coming over. Max had a ball with him. "Let's play catch!" he said. They threw the ball back and forth, counting how many times they caught it. "I counted 10!" said Lily. "I counted 8!" said Max. + +Then they decided to play a different game. They ran around the yard, trying to find things that were different. They found a red flower and a yellow flower. They found a big rock and a small rock. They had so much fun playing together in the nice weather. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very hungry. He looked for food but he could not find any. Finally, he found a plate with some food on it. But the food was dead and not good to eat. The bear sighed and felt sad. He wanted to find some fresh food to eat. So, he went to the forest to find some berries and nuts. He was happy when he found some fresh food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and learn new words. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big, thick dictionary. "This will help you learn even more words," her mom said. + +Lily was so excited to use her new dictionary, but she didn't know how to use it yet. She asked her mom, "How do I find the words I want to learn?" Her mom replied, "Just look up the word in the dictionary." + +Lily tried to find the word "shrug" in the dictionary, but it wasn't there. She asked her mom what it meant. "When you don't know the answer to a question, you can just shrug your shoulders," her mom explained. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her friend and her friend asked her a question she didn't know the answer to. Lily remembered what her mom had said and she shrugged her shoulders. Her friend understood and they continued playing. Lily felt proud that she learned a new word and how to use it in a clear way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her tutu. One day, she found a rubber ball and started to play with it. She bounced it up and down, up and down, until it accidentally hit a vase on the table. The vase fell and broke into a million pieces. It was a big, messy disaster. + +Lily tried to clean up the mess, but she didn't know how to use a broom yet. She accidentally stepped on a piece of glass and hurt her foot. She started to cry and her mommy came running. Her mommy tried to help, but she also stepped on a piece of glass and hurt her foot too. They both had to go to the hospital and get stitches. + +From that day on, Lily knew that playing with rubber balls inside the house was not a good idea. She learned a valuable lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. Dancing was still her favorite thing to do, but she made sure to always do it in a safe and responsible way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she accidentally bumped her knee on the hard floor. She cried out in pain and her mom came running. + +"Mommy, it hurts so much!" Lily cried. + +"I know, sweetie. Let's call Daddy and he'll make it better," her mom said. + +Daddy came quickly and saw that Lily had a big bruise on her knee. He kissed it and said, "It's okay, Lily. The pain will go away soon." + +Lily felt much better and hugged her parents. She learned that when she's hurt, she can always call for help and her family will be there to make it better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved helicopters and dreamed of flying one someday. His mommy and daddy didn't have much money, so they couldn't buy him a fancy helicopter. But one day, they found a cheap toy helicopter at the store. + +Timmy was so happy! He played with it every day and even took it to bed with him. But after a while, the helicopter started to look dirty and dull. Timmy's mommy told him they needed to polish it to make it shiny again. So, they got some special polish and worked together to make the helicopter look like new. + +Now, Timmy's helicopter was not only his favorite toy, but also the shiniest and prettiest helicopter in the whole neighborhood. Timmy felt so proud and happy to have such a special toy. And he knew that even if it wasn't a real helicopter, it was still the best toy in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to play outside and fly around in the sky. One day, Tweety noticed that the sky was getting very dark and cloudy. Tweety knew that this meant it was going to rain soon. + +Tweety flew back to her nest and told her family to get ready for the flood. They all worked together to make sure their nest was strong and safe. + +Just as Tweety had predicted, the rain started to pour down from the sky. The flood waters rose higher and higher, but Tweety and her family were safe in their sturdy nest. + +As the rain slowed down and the sun came out, Tweety noticed something delicate in the bushes nearby. It was a butterfly with beautiful wings. Tweety wanted to say hello, but she was afraid to squeeze the delicate butterfly too hard. So, she gently touched the butterfly's wing with her beak and the butterfly flew away, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around, but one day she fell and hurt her knee. Her mom put a bandage on her knee to make it feel better. + +Lily was restless and wanted to play, but her mom told her she needed to rest so her knee could heal. Lily didn't want to rest, she wanted to play. + +One day, Lily saw her little brother playing with his toy car. She wanted to play too, but her knee still hurt. Her brother said, "I'll let you play with my car if you let me put the bandage on your knee." + +Lily agreed, and her brother put the bandage on her knee. Lily was happy to play with the car, but soon she realized her knee felt better. She said to her brother, "Thank you for helping me reverse my hurt knee. Resting and having a bandage on it made it feel better." + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to rest and take care of ourselves to feel better. And it's always nice to help others when we can. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mary. She had a big garden with lots of flowers and vegetables. One day, she went outside to gather some tomatoes for dinner. She saw a little figure hiding behind the bushes. It was a cute bunny! Mary was so happy to see the bunny, she gave it some carrots to eat. The bunny was very grateful for Mary's generous gift. From that day on, the bunny visited Mary's garden every day to say hello and eat some veggies. Mary was happy to have a new friend to share her garden with. +Once upon a time, there was a big horse named Max. Max lived on a ranch with lots of other animals like cows and chickens. Max was very strong and loved to run around the ranch. + +One day, Max met a little bird named Lily. Lily wanted to play with Max, but Max disagreed. Max thought he was too big and strong to play with a little bird. But Lily didn't give up. She kept asking Max to play until Max finally agreed. + +Max and Lily played together all day long. Max learned that it doesn't matter how big and strong you are, everyone can have fun together. From that day on, Max and Lily became best friends and played together every day on the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toy jet. Timmy would make the jet fly around the room and make loud noises. One day, Timmy's mom saw him playing and said, "Wow, Timmy! You're doing a great job flying your jet. Keep it up!" This made Timmy happy and encouraged him to keep playing. + +As Timmy continued to play, he got a crazy idea. He wanted to make the jet go even faster. So, he started running around the room with the jet in his hand. His mom saw what he was doing and said, "Be careful, Timmy! You don't want to hurt yourself." But Timmy was determined to make the jet go crazy fast. + +Finally, Timmy got tired and sat down with his jet. His mom came over and said, "You did a great job playing with your jet, Timmy. I'm proud of you." Timmy smiled and felt happy that his mom encouraged him to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loyal dog named Max who always slept in her bedroom. Every night before bed, Lily and Max played with their toys. When they finished playing, Lily's mom came in and tucked her into bed. + +One night, Lily couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked under the bed, in the closet, and on the shelves, but it wasn't there. Max saw how sad Lily was and decided to help her. He searched the whole bedroom until he found the toy under the pillow. + +Lily was so happy and grateful to Max for finding her toy. She hugged him and said, "Max, you are the best and most loyal dog in the whole world!" Max wagged his tail happily and went to sleep next to Lily in her bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside with her friends when she fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and her friends asked her what happened. + +"I fell down and hurt my knee. It hurts a lot," said Lily. + +"Oh no! You need a bandage for your knee," said her friend, Sarah. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her crying. "What happened, sweetie?" she asked. + +"I fell down and hurt my knee. It's crazy how much it hurts," said Lily. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay. You'll feel better soon. Remember, accidents happen but we need to be careful and watch where we're going." + +Lily learned that accidents happen and it's important to be careful. She also learned that when she needs help, her friends and family are there to support her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had an exam in school the next day. Timmy was worried because he wanted to get a good mark. He decided to study hard and went to bed early. + +The next day, Timmy woke up early and went to school. He took his exam and tried his best. After the exam, Timmy's teacher gave him a sticker for doing a good job. The sticker was an original one and Timmy was very happy. + +When Timmy got home, he showed his sticker to his mom and dad. They were proud of him for trying his best on his exam. Timmy went to bed that night feeling happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the moon in the sky. One night, she saw the moon was moving very slow. She thought it was sad, so she started to cry. + +Her mommy came outside and saw her crying. She asked, "Why are you crying, Lily?" Lily pointed to the moon and said, "It's moving slow and it makes me sad." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "The moon is okay. It always moves slow." Lily stopped crying and looked at the moon again. She smiled and said, "Okay mommy, I won't cry anymore." From that night on, Lily loved to look at the moon, even when it was moving slow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun and chasing butterflies. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground and picked it up. + +As she was walking home, she saw a big, scary dog. The dog barked and growled, making Lily feel scared. Suddenly, a man came out of nowhere and scared the dog away. + +"Thank you for saving me," said Lily. "I was scared of that big, scary dog." + +"You can trust me," replied the man. "I will always protect you." + +As they continued walking, Lily noticed that the sky was getting dark. "I'm scared of the dark," she said. + +"Don't worry," said the man. "I have a light that will guide us home." + +And sure enough, the man pulled out a flashlight and shone it on the path ahead. They walked home safely, and Lily realized that not all strangers are bad. Sometimes, they can be kind and helpful, just like the man who saved her from the bitter dog. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sandwiches. He would eat them every day for lunch. One day, Timmy's friend came over and asked for a sandwich. Timmy said no and was very rude. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich. She spread the peanut butter and jelly on the bread. Timmy took a bite and realized how yummy it was. He felt bad for not sharing with his friend. + +The next day, Timmy's friend came over again. This time, Timmy shared his sandwich and they both had a great time. Timmy learned that being rude is not nice and sharing is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved candy, especially the sweet ones. One day, her mother gave her a dollar and told her she could spend it on whatever she wanted. + +Lily went to the candy store and saw all the colorful candies. She wanted to buy them all, but she only had a dollar. She picked her favorite sweet candy and bought it. + +As she was walking home, she saw a homeless man sitting on the street. He looked sad and hungry. Lily thought about how much her sweet candy cost and realized it wasn't worth as much as helping someone in need. + +She went back to the candy store and bought some food for the homeless man. She realized the value of helping others was worth more than just spending her money on herself. From that day on, Lily learned to always think about the value of her actions and how she could help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she decided to create a special garden. She got some dirt, seeds, and water and started planting. + +As she was planting, she noticed that her dog, Max, kept running out of the yard. So, she decided to build a fence around her garden to keep Max inside. She used some wood and nails to create the fence. + +When she finished, Lily stepped back and looked at her incredible garden. She saw the beautiful flowers and the fence around it. She was very proud of what she had created. From that day on, she spent all her afternoons playing in her incredible garden with Max by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on car rides with her mom and dad. One day, they went on a long drive to the beach. The driver of the car was very nice and the ride was smooth. + +Lily and her family had so much fun at the beach that they stayed until it got dark. When it was time to go home, Lily's mom and dad got in the car, but they forgot something. Lily said, "Mommy, Daddy, you forgot my bucket!" They told the driver to wait while they went back to get it. + +The driver smiled and said, "No problem, take your time." When Lily's parents came back with the bucket, they thanked the driver for being so patient. Lily said, "Thank you, driver, for waiting for us." The driver said, "You're welcome, have a safe trip home." And they all drove back home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, she went to school and her teacher taught her how to count to ten. Lily was so happy that she replied, "Thank you, teacher!" + +After school, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and tag. Lily's friend, Timmy, asked her if he could borrow her red ball. Lily replied, "Yes, you can borrow my ball, Timmy." + +As they were playing, Lily saw a bird flying in the sky. She asked her friends, "Can you teach me how to fly like a bird?" Her friends replied, "No, Lily. We can't teach you how to fly. But we can teach you how to climb a tree!" + +Lily was excited to learn how to climb a tree. She thanked her friends and they all went to find a big tree to climb. Lily had so much fun climbing the tree that she forgot all about wanting to fly like a bird. From that day on, Lily loved to climb trees and wear her red dress to school. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat dessert after dinner. One day, her mom made a very generous serving of chocolate cake for her. + +Lily's eyes got big when she saw the cake. "Wow, Mommy! That's a lot of cake!" she said. + +"I know, sweetie. But you can stretch your tummy a little bit to fit it all in," her mom replied with a smile. + +Lily took a big bite of cake and closed her eyes. "Mmm, this is so yummy!" she said with a mouthful of chocolate. + +After she finished her dessert, Lily gave her mom a big hug. "Thank you for the delicious cake, Mommy," she said. + +"You're welcome, my little sweetheart," her mom replied. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very bored because he had nothing to do. He wanted to play with his toys, but they were all broken. He tried to watch TV, but nothing was interesting. Timmy decided to take a nap and dream of something fun. + +In his dream, Timmy was a firefighter. He had a big red truck and a hose that sprayed water. He was putting out a big flame at a house. It was very exciting! But then, a mean dragon appeared and started breathing fire. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Timmy woke up from his dream. He was happy to be safe in his own bed. He decided to draw a picture of his dream so he wouldn't forget it. Timmy realized that even though he was bored before, he could always dream of something fun and exciting. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to go on walks with his owner, Emily. One day, Emily took Spot on a trail in the woods. Spot was very alert and sniffed everything he saw. Suddenly, Spot saw a squirrel and ran after it. Emily tried to call him back, but Spot resisted and kept running. + +Spot ran and ran until he couldn't see Emily anymore. He was lost! He didn't know what to do. Spot tried to find his way back to Emily, but he didn't know which way to go. Spot was scared and lonely. + +Just when Spot thought he would never find his way back, he heard Emily calling his name. Spot barked and ran towards her voice. Finally, he found her! Emily was so happy to see Spot and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Spot never resisted when Emily called him back and stayed close to her on their walks. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play. The park was very wide, and they could run and play all day long. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom called out to him, "Timmy, we need to go home! There's a hurricane coming!" Timmy didn't know what a hurricane was, so he asked his mom. "A hurricane is a big storm with lots of wind and rain," she explained. + +Timmy and his friends quickly ran home before the hurricane arrived. They watched from the window as the wind blew the trees and the rain poured down. Timmy was scared, but his mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we're safe inside." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his dog, Max. Max was a big dog with a wagging tail and a wet nose. Timmy liked to hold Max's leash while they went for walks. + +One day, while Timmy and Max were walking, they saw a scary monster. The monster had big teeth and red eyes. Timmy was scared and wanted to run away, but Max stayed by his side. Max barked at the monster and chased it away. + +Timmy was so happy that Max protected him. He hugged Max's heel and said, "Thank you, Max! You are my hero." From that day on, Timmy knew that Max was not just a pet, but also his best friend. + +The moral of the story is that even when things get scary, there are always friends who will hold your hand and protect you. +Once upon a time, there was a funny man named Bob. Bob liked to tell jokes to make people laugh. He had no hair on his head, so he was bald. + +One day, Bob went to visit his friend, Tim. Tim asked Bob to stay for dinner. Bob was happy to stay and eat with Tim. + +While they were eating, Bob told a joke that made Tim laugh so hard that he almost fell out of his chair. Tim said, "Bob, you are so funny! Please stay and tell more jokes." Bob was happy to stay and tell more jokes to make Tim laugh. + +After dinner, Bob said goodbye to Tim and went home. Bob was happy that he could make Tim laugh so much. He knew that telling jokes was his special talent. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Nemo saw a big fish with a shiny body. Nemo wanted to be friends with the big fish, but he was scared. + +Nemo swam closer to the big fish and said, "Hi, I'm Nemo. Do you want to be friends?" The big fish smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to be friends with you!" Nemo was very happy and they swam together all day. + +But then, Nemo accidentally bumped into the big fish and hurt him. Nemo felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you." The big fish forgave Nemo and they continued to swim together, happy and friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing every day. One week, Lily was very eager to perform in front of her family. She practiced every day and finally, the day came for her to show off her moves. + +Her family gathered around to watch Lily dance and sing. When she finished, everyone began to applaud and cheer loudly. Lily was so happy and proud of herself for doing a good job. She hugged her family and thanked them for watching her. + +From that day on, Lily practiced every week to get even better at dancing and singing. And her family always came to watch her and applaud her for doing such a great job. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very bored because he had nothing to do. He looked around his room and saw all his toys, but none of them interested him. He decided to go outside and explore the world. + +As Timmy walked around, he saw a little girl sitting on the sidewalk, weeping. He went up to her and asked her why she was crying. She told him that she lost her favorite toy and couldn't find it anywhere. Timmy felt sad for her and decided to help her look for it. + +They searched all around the world, looking under rocks and behind trees. Finally, they found the toy and the little girl stopped weeping. Timmy felt happy that he could help someone and the world didn't seem so boring anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the sun and run around. One day, he found a big, heavy rock. He tried to lift it up, but it was too heavy for him. So, he decided to leave it there and play with his friends. + +As the day went on, dark clouds started to appear in the sky. Timmy knew it was going to rain soon. He looked for a place to hide and saw a big tree with a bow-like branch. He ran over to it and stood under the bow. The rain started to pour down and Timmy remained dry under the tree. + +The next day, Timmy went back to play outside. He remembered the heavy rock from the day before and decided to try lifting it again. To his surprise, he was able to lift it up! He carried it over to the tree with the bow-like branch and placed it under the bow. He knew that if it rained again, he would have a safe place to hide. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the beach and swim in the ocean. One day, Timmy went on a big adventure. He walked along the beach and found a big shell. He didn't recognize the shell, it was unknown to him. + +Timmy decided to show the shell to his mom. She recognized the shell and told Timmy it came from a faraway place. Timmy was amazed! He didn't know there were so many things in the ocean that he didn't know about. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to explore the beach and find new things. He knew there were many unknown treasures waiting for him in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. He always wore his favorite socks, which were blue and had a picture of a rocket on them. + +One day, Timmy went on an adventure in the woods. He was having so much fun that he didn't even notice his sock had fallen off. When he got home, he realized he had lost his sock. + +Timmy's mom asked him what was wrong and he told her about his lost sock. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll help you find it. We'll keep looking until we find it." Timmy's mom was very reliable and he knew she would help him. + +Together, they searched the house and the yard. Finally, they found the missing blue sock in the bushes near the woods. Timmy was so happy to have his favorite sock back and he hugged his mom tightly. "Thank you for helping me find my sock, Mom. You're the best!" he said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a round ball and started to play with it. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, she got tired and wanted to rest. She looked around and saw a thin chair. She sat on it and felt comfortable. She played with her ball while sitting on the chair. + +After a while, her mom called her for lunch. She got up from the chair and went to eat. She was happy and full. She went back to playing with her ball and sitting on the thin chair. It was a good day for Lily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that she loved very much. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. But then, a big dog came and tore her dress. Lily started to cry. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw her crying and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"The big dog ruined my new dress," Lily said, still crying. + +Timmy had an idea. "Don't worry, I have a toy dog that can kiss your dress and make it new again!" + +Lily didn't believe him, but Timmy took out his toy dog and kissed the dress. Suddenly, the world seemed brighter and the dress was fixed! Lily was so happy and hugged Timmy. "Thank you for helping me," she said. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy were the best of friends. They knew that even when bad things happen, they could always make things new again with a little bit of love and a kiss. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her favorite cup. The cup had a clear lid and a straw that she loved to sip from. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She played on the swings and went down the slide, but soon she got thirsty. She asked her mom for some juice and her mom unzipped the pocket on her bag to get the cup. Lily was happy to see her cup and took a big drink. The juice was so yummy and clear, just the way she liked it. She played some more and then drank the rest of her juice. It was a fun day at the park! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw circles. She would draw circles all day long with her crayons and markers. One day, Lily's mom took her to a store to buy her some new art supplies. Lily saw a big box of expensive markers and she wanted them badly. + +Lily: "Mommy, can we buy those markers?" + +Mom: "They are too expensive, Lily. We can't afford them." + +Lily: "But I really want them!" + +Mom: "I'm sorry, Lily. We can't buy everything we want." + +Lily was sad but she understood. As they were leaving the store, they saw a man running towards them. He had a gun and he demanded that Lily's mom surrender her purse. Lily's mom gave him the purse and he ran away. Lily was scared and sad. She wished they had bought the expensive markers so they could have gone home and drawn circles to make them feel better. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a magic wand that she loved to play with. One day, she went on an adventure in the woods and found a weird looking rock. She picked it up and suddenly felt a strange power. She gained the ability to talk to animals. + +Excitedly, she asked a bird if it had seen any fairies around. The bird replied that it had seen some in a nearby tree. Lily used her magic wand to make herself invisible and went to investigate. She found the fairies and they were happy to see her. They showed her their magical garden and taught her some new spells. + +Lily was thrilled with her new friends and all the magic she had gained. She promised to visit them often and share her adventures with them. She returned home with a heart full of joy and a head full of new tricks to try with her wand. From that day on, she knew that anything was possible with a little bit of magic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her stuffed animals. One day, Lily and her mommy went on a trip to the beach. They drove for a long time until they arrived at the ocean. + +Lily was so excited to see the big waves and the seagulls flying in the sky. She ran towards the water, but her mommy stopped her and said, "Be careful, Lily. The ocean can be dangerous." + +Lily looked up at her mommy and said, "Don't be stupid, mommy. I just want to play in the sand." Her mommy laughed and said, "Okay, Lily. Just be safe." And so, Lily spent the whole day building sandcastles and collecting seashells. She had so much fun at the ocean with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy inchworm named Inchy. Inchy was always bumping into things and falling down. One day, Inchy was crawling on a leaf when a big gust of wind blew him off. Inchy was scared and all alone. + +But then, a friendly ladybug came along and comforted Inchy. The ladybug told Inchy that everything would be okay and that she would help him find his way back home. Inchy felt grateful for the ladybug's kindness and followed her back to his leaf. + +However, when they got back to the leaf, they found that a hungry bird had already eaten all of Inchy's inchworm friends. Inchy was heartbroken and didn't know what to do. The ladybug tried to comfort him again, but it was no use. Inchy was too sad. + +From that day on, Inchy crawled around all alone, wishing he could be with his friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a modern house with her mommy and daddy. One day, her mommy made a yummy meal for them to eat together. + +Lily didn't want to eat her meal because she wanted to play with her toys. Her mommy told her to eat her meal, but Lily ignored her. She kept playing with her toys and didn't listen. + +After a while, Lily's tummy started to hurt because she was hungry. She cried and cried, but her mommy couldn't help her because she didn't eat her meal. Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mommy and eat her meal. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. He loved to watch TV all day long. One day, he saw a show about two animals who fought. The frog thought it looked fun and wanted to try it too. + +He hopped outside and saw a green bug. The frog said, "Let's fight!" but the bug didn't want to. The frog was sad and went back inside to watch more TV. He soon realized that fighting wasn't very nice and decided to be friends with the bug instead. + +From then on, the frog and the bug watched TV together and had fun. They never fought again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was always hungry and loved to eat cookies. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. While playing, she noticed that her zip was open. She told her mom and dad, and they quickly closed it for her. + +After playing, they went to a bakery where Lily got her favorite cookie. She loved it so much that she ate it all up! Then, they went home and Lily took a nap. When she woke up, she was hungry again. Her mom made her a sandwich, and Lily loved it so much that she gave her mom a big hug and said, "I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things like pretty rocks and colorful leaves. One day, she found a shiny plate on the ground and added it to her collection. + +Lily was a very humble girl and didn't like to show off her collection to others. But one day, her friend came over and saw all the pretty things she had collected. Her friend was so impressed that she asked if she could start collecting things too. + +Lily was happy to share her love of collecting with her friend and they spent the day searching for new treasures to add to their collections. They found some beautiful flowers, a feather, and even a funny-looking bug. Lily was happy to have a new collecting buddy and her friend was grateful for the inspiration. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch films with his mommy. One day, they went to the store to return a film they had rented. + +As they walked back home, Timmy saw a ball on the street. He ran to get it, but he was clumsy and fell. His mommy helped him up, but he had a boo-boo on his knee. + +Suddenly, a car came speeding down the street and hit Timmy and his mommy. They were hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. The film they rented was never returned, and Timmy never got to watch it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy trucks and cars. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a big truck to play with. The truck could load lots of things, like rocks and dirt. + +Timmy thought the truck was very useful and he played with it all day long. He even took it outside to show his friends. Timmy's friends thought the truck was cool too. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy's dad accidentally dropped the truck and it broke. Timmy was very sad and cried. His dad tried to fix the truck, but it was too broken. Timmy learned that sometimes, even useful things can break and it's okay to be sad about it. + +Timmy's dad promised to buy him a new truck and Timmy felt better knowing that he would have a new toy to play with soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big red flower called a poppy. It was very pretty and made everyone happy. One day, a little girl saw the poppy and thought it was the most important flower in the whole world. + +She wanted to play with the poppy, so she picked it up and started to spin around with it. The poppy spun around and around in her hand, making her laugh and giggle. + +But then, the little girl realized that she had hurt the poppy by spinning it too much. She felt sad and knew she had to take care of the important flower. So she put it back in the ground and promised to never spin it too much again. From that day on, she visited the poppy every day and made sure it was happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Johnny. They loved playing together in the park. One day, Timmy saw a jolly old man sitting on a bench with a big rocket beside him. Timmy asked the old man if he could lend them the rocket to play with. + +The old man smiled and said, "Sure, but be careful with it." Timmy and Johnny were so excited to play with the rocket. They ran around the park with it, pretending they were astronauts. Suddenly, the rocket flew out of their hands and landed in a tree. + +"Oh no! What are we going to do?" cried Timmy. Just then, a kind neighbor walked by and asked what was wrong. Timmy explained the situation and the neighbor climbed the tree to get the rocket down. Timmy and Johnny were so grateful and thanked the neighbor for lending them a hand. They promised to be more careful with the rocket next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore her neighborhood. One day, she saw a big mailbox on the street. She wanted to know what was inside, so she walked over to it. + +Lily tried to open the mailbox, but it wouldn't budge. She was sad that she couldn't see what was inside. Suddenly, a kind lady came by and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her the mailbox and said she was curious about what was inside. + +The lady smiled and said, "Let me show you a trick!" She pulled out a key and unlocked the mailbox. Inside, there were some letters and a package. Lily was so happy that the lady showed her what was inside. From that day on, Lily always looked for the mailbox on her walks and wondered what surprises it might hold. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small house near a big bush. One day, Lily was playing with her toys outside when she heard a loud noise coming from the bush. She looked over and saw a big bird trying to get out. + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there's a big bird in the bush! I believe it's stuck!" + +Mommy followed Lily outside and heard the loud noise too. She said, "Let's go help the bird get out of the bush." + +Together, they carefully pulled the branches away and the big bird was able to fly out. The bird chirped happily and flew away. Lily and her mommy smiled and hugged each other. There was no more conflict and everyone was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bedroom that was pink and cozy. One day, she wanted to play with her toys, but they were all in a big pile on the floor. + +Lily's mom came into the room and said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys." Lily replied, "But Mommy, I don't want to. I want to play." + +Her mom said, "I understand, but we need to keep our bedroom clean and flexible so we can move around easily." Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will clean up my toys now." + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mom sat on the bed and said, "Lily, it's important to speak up when you have a problem or need help." Lily nodded her head and said, "I will remember that, Mommy." And they hugged each other before going to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and feel the grass tickle her toes. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They came across a big house with a mystery inside. Lily was nosy and wanted to know what was inside the house. + +Her mommy and daddy told her that it was a surprise and they would find out together. They knocked on the door and a kind lady opened it. She invited them in and they found out that inside the house was a big room filled with toys and games. Lily enjoyed playing with all the toys and had so much fun. She was happy that she got to solve the mystery of what was inside the big house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, she asked her mom, "Can we go up to the attic?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful. It's dark up there." + +Lily put on her favorite dress and climbed up the stairs to the attic. She found a treasure chest and exclaimed, "Wow! Look at all these shiny things!" + +Her mom replied, "Those are my old jewelry. You can wear them if you want." + +Lily put on a necklace and some bracelets. She looked in the mirror and said, "I feel like a princess!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her favorite chair. One day, Lily's mom asked her to shut the door because it was cold outside. But Lily didn't listen and left the door open. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew through the house and knocked over Lily's chair. Lily felt embarrassed because she didn't listen to her mom. She realized that it's important to listen to grown-ups and do what they say. + +From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and shut the door when it was cold outside. She never wanted to feel embarrassed again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave cat named Mittens. Mittens lived in a home with her family. One day, Mittens saw a bird outside and wanted to catch it. She ran outside and chased the bird, but it flew away. + +Mittens felt sad that she couldn't catch the bird. She went back home and jumped onto her favorite spot on the couch. Her family saw that she was sad and gave her a hug. They told her that she was still brave for trying to catch the bird. + +Mittens felt better and went to sleep. She dreamt about catching the bird and bringing it home to show her family. In the morning, she woke up feeling happy and ready to try again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys, especially her dollhouse. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help raise the knob on the oven to cook dinner. + +Lily tried her best but she was too short to reach the knob. She asked her mom, "Can you help me raise the knob, please?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, I'll raise it for you." + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. One of her friends accidentally knocked over her toy car. Lily said, "That's okay, accidents happen. You were polite to say sorry." + +After a fun day at the park, Lily went home and played with her dollhouse. She pretended that her dolls were having a tea party and they were all being polite to each other. Lily loved playing with her dolls and making up stories for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of dresses, and her mommy hung them on a hanger in her closet. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she heard a noisy sound outside. She went to the window and saw a bird singing on a tree. The bird was very pretty, and Lily liked to hear its song. + +The next day, Lily wanted to play outside, but it was raining. She went to her closet and picked out a dress to wear. She took the hanger off the rod and put the dress on. Then she heard a noise coming from the closet. She looked inside and saw that her dresses were moving! It was just the wind blowing them around, but it scared her a little bit. + +Lily decided to stay inside and play with her toys instead. She built a tower with her blocks and pretended it was a castle. She could hear her mommy cooking in the kitchen and her daddy watching TV in the living room. It was a happy day, even though it was too noisy to go outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read books. She had a favorite book that she always read before going to bed. One night, she couldn't find her book and got very sad. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom saw how persistent she was and decided to help her find the book. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and even asked Lily's brother if he had seen it. But they still couldn't find it. + +Lily started to cry because she really wanted to read her favorite book. Her mom told her not to worry and that they would keep looking. Suddenly, Lily's dad came home and saw how sad she was. He knew how much she loved her book, so he hurried to the bookstore and bought her a new one. + +Lily was so happy and grateful to have a new book to read. Her dad taught her that even when things don't go as planned, you should never give up and always keep trying until you find a solution. The moral of the story is to never give up and always be persistent in finding a solution to your problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the restaurant with her family. One day, while at the restaurant, Lily saw a man with a tight shirt. She thought it was funny and giggled. Her mom told her that it's not nice to laugh at people's clothes. + +Later, Lily went to the playground and saw a boy twist his ankle. He cried and Lily went to help him. She remembered what her mom said and didn't laugh at the boy. Instead, she helped him up and walked him to his mom. + +Lily learned that it's not nice to make fun of people and that it's important to help others when they need it. From that day on, Lily always tried to be kind to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a heavy bag of toys that she carried everywhere. One day, Lily saw her neighbor, Mr. Smith, struggling to carry his groceries. "Can I help you?" asked Lily. "Yes, please," replied Mr. Smith. Lily helped him carry his groceries to his house. + +After that day, Lily and Mr. Smith became good friends. They would often talk and play together. Lily's parents were happy that she had a nice neighbor to spend time with. Lily's parents noticed that Lily's bag of toys was getting bigger and heavier every day. They told her that she should improve her habit of collecting toys. + +One day, Lily went to Mr. Smith's house to show him her new toy. But when she got there, she saw that Mr. Smith was not feeling well. Lily's parents called an ambulance, but it was too late. Mr. Smith had passed away. Lily was sad that she would never see her friend again. She wished she had spent more time with him instead of collecting toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her family went to the park to play. + +While they were playing, Lily saw a firefly. It was glowing in the dark, and it looked very pretty. "Mommy, look! The firefly is glowing!" said Lily. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty. But be careful, Lily. The city can be smelly sometimes, so we have to make sure we don't breathe in too much of the bad air." + +Lily nodded and continued to watch the firefly glow. She was very happy to see something so beautiful in the middle of the smelly city. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to sleep all day and never wanted to play with his friends. One day, Fluffy's friend, a little mouse named Squeaky, came to visit him. Squeaky brought some velvet fabric to show Fluffy. Fluffy was not interested and just wanted to go back to sleep. + +Squeaky then had an idea. She asked Fluffy if he wanted to help her make some yummy soup. Fluffy was still feeling lazy but decided to help. Squeaky gave Fluffy a big spoon to stir the soup. Fluffy started to stir the soup and found that it was actually quite fun. + +As they stirred the soup, Squeaky told Fluffy about the velvet fabric and how soft it was. Fluffy became interested and asked if he could touch it. Squeaky showed him the velvet and Fluffy loved how it felt. From that day on, Fluffy was no longer lazy and loved to help his friends make soup and play with velvet. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play on his couch. He would jump up and down on it and pretend he was flying. One day, his mom asked him to clean up his toys and Timmy didn't want to. "I don't want to clean up," Timmy said. + +His mom replied, "If you clean up, I will be generous and give you a treat." + +Timmy thought about it and decided to clean up. But as he was cleaning, he accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke. His mom heard the noise and asked what happened. Timmy was scared to tell the truth, but he knew he had to. "I broke the vase," he said. + +His mom was upset, but she could see that Timmy was sorry. "It's okay," she said. "Just be more careful next time." + +Timmy was relieved and happy that his mom forgave him. He hugged her and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best!" Then he went back to playing on his couch, pretending he was speeding through the clouds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy snacks like apples and cheese. Her mommy kept all the snacks in the fridge. The fridge was big and white and made a noisy sound when it was opened. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to get an apple from the fridge. Lily opened the fridge and saw all the yummy snacks inside. She grabbed an apple and closed the fridge. But then she forgot to tell her mommy that she took an apple. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy wanted an apple for herself. She opened the fridge and saw that there were no more apples left. She asked Lily if she took an apple, but Lily forgot that she did. They looked all over the house for the missing apple, but they couldn't find it. Finally, Lily remembered that she took the apple from the fridge earlier. She felt bad for forgetting to tell her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went outside to play, but it was very icy and slippery. She fell down and hurt her knee. + +Her mommy came outside and saw that Lily was hurt. She took her inside and put a bandage on her knee. Lily felt better, but she was sad because she couldn't play outside anymore. + +The next day, Lily's mommy told her that her friend was coming over to play. Lily was very happy and said, "Welcome!" But when her friend came over, they accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into many pieces. Lily's mommy was very angry and sent the friend home. Lily felt sad because she lost her friend and couldn't play outside. + +From then on, Lily learned to be careful and not break things. She missed her friend, but she knew she had to be responsible. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees, but one day she climbed too high and hurt her toe. She cried and cried, but her mommy made it feel better with a kiss. + +After that, Lily learned to be careful when she climbed trees. She didn't want to hurt her toe again. One day, she saw a wealthy man walking by. He had lots of money and fancy clothes. But Lily knew that being kind was more important than being wealthy. + +So, she went up to the man and gave him a big smile. The man was surprised, but he smiled back. Lily felt happy knowing that she made someone else feel happy too. From then on, she always remembered to be careful when she climbed and to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside in the jungle. One day, he saw a big leopard hiding behind a tree. The leopard had spots all over his body and Timmy thought he looked very cool. + +Timmy wanted to get a closer look at the leopard, but his mom told him to be careful. She said that sometimes things can disappear in the jungle and he might get lost. Timmy didn't want to get lost, so he decided to stay back. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom were walking home when they saw a bitter fruit on the ground. Timmy's mom told him not to eat it because it would taste bad. Timmy remembered what his mom said and didn't touch it. + +As they walked, they heard a loud noise. It was the leopard! He had disappeared earlier, but now he was back. Timmy was scared, but his mom told him not to worry. The leopard just wanted to say hello. Timmy was happy to meet the leopard and they became friends. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful in the jungle and to listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. It had green leaves and brown bark. One day, a little bird was sitting on a branch of the tree. Suddenly, the bird fell from the branch and landed on the ground. The bird was sad and didn't smile anymore. But then, a kind girl came along and picked up the bird. She held the bird gently and smiled at it. The bird felt happy again and started to chirp. From that day on, the bird and the girl were friends and the tree was always full of chirping birds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide and seek. Lily was hiding behind a big, dark tree when she heard a loud scream. She felt scared and uncomfortable because she didn't know what was happening. + +Lily peeked out from behind the tree and saw that her friend had fallen off the monkey bars and hurt her arm. Her friend was screaming in pain. Lily knew she had to do something to help her friend feel better. She ran to get the teacher who was nearby and told her what had happened. + +The teacher came quickly and helped Lily's friend. She made her comfortable and called her parents to come and take her to the hospital. Lily felt happy that she was able to help her friend and make her feel better. From that day on, Lily knew that when someone is hurt or scared, she should always try to help them. +Once upon a time, there was a big TV. It was so big that it took up the whole wall! The TV made lots of noise and showed pictures of animals and people. + +One day, a little girl sat down to listen to the TV. She heard a dog barking and a bird chirping. She liked to listen to the sounds on the TV. + +But then, her mom said it was time to turn off the big TV and go outside to play. The little girl was sad to leave the TV, but she knew it was time to go. +Once upon a time, there was a clever pilot named Tim. Tim loved to fly his plane up in the sky. One day, Tim flew his plane very high and saw a little bird flying next to him. + +"Hello, little bird!" said Tim. + +"Hello, Mr. Pilot!" said the little bird. "What are you doing up so high?" + +"I'm flying my plane," said Tim. "Do you like it?" + +"I think it's amazing!" said the little bird. "Can I come with you?" + +"Of course!" said Tim. "Hop on my plane and let's fly together." + +So, the little bird hopped on Tim's plane and they flew together in the sky. They had so much fun! After a while, the little bird said, "Thank you for taking me with you, Mr. Pilot. You are very clever!" + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, little bird. I'm happy you had fun. Let's fly together again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, but she needed some scissors to cut out her pictures. She went to her friend Timmy's house to borrow some scissors. + +"Hi Timmy, can I borrow your scissors?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can borrow them," Timmy replied. "But be careful, they're very important to me." + +Lily promised to be careful and took the scissors home. She used them to cut out all her pictures and then returned them to Timmy. Timmy was happy to get his scissors back and thanked Lily for taking care of them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzz. Buzz was very stubborn. He didn't like to listen to his friends. One day, Buzz thought he could fly faster than any other bee. He wanted to prove it to his friends. + +Buzz flew as fast as he could, but he didn't notice a big flower in front of him. He bumped into it and fell down. Buzz's friends came to help him. They asked him if he was okay. Buzz felt embarrassed because he thought he was the best flyer. + +Buzz realized that he should listen to his friends. They knew what was best for him. From that day on, Buzz was not as stubborn. He thought it was better to work together with his friends. They all flew together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a shiny gold coin peeking out from the dirt. It looked important to her, so she picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Lily was so happy to have found the gold coin. She showed it to all her friends and they were all amazed. But then, a big, mean man came and took the gold coin away from her. Lily was very sad and cried all the way home. + +From that day on, Lily never went outside to play again. She was too scared to lose something important again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He loved to nap under a large tree in the jungle. One day, he saw a little bird sitting on a branch of the tree. The bird was chirping and singing a sweet song. The elephant was happy to see the bird and he asked if he could nap beside him. The bird said yes and they both took a nap under the large tree. When they woke up, they became good friends and the elephant promised to visit the bird every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom noticed that Lily was not feeling well. She asked Lily if she was okay, and Lily said she didn't feel good. + +Lily's mom started to worry about her. She asked Lily if she had a fever or if anything hurt. Lily said that she didn't know, but she just didn't feel good. + +Lily's mom decided to take her to the doctor to make sure she was fit and healthy. At the doctor's office, the doctor checked Lily's temperature and looked in her ears. The doctor said that Lily was just a little sick and that she would be okay soon. + +Lily was happy to hear that she would be okay. She thanked the doctor and told her mom that she was feeling better already. Lily's mom was relieved and happy that her little girl was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very soft and cuddly. He loved to play in the forest and eat honey. One day, Teddy met a little rabbit named Rosie. Rosie was also very soft and cuddly. Teddy and Rosie played together and became good friends. They loved to talk about their favorite things and explore the forest. + +Teddy and Rosie's love for each other grew stronger every day. They would hug and snuggle together, feeling each other's soft fur. One day, Teddy had to go back to his cave because it was getting dark outside. Rosie was sad because she didn't want Teddy to leave. But Teddy promised to come back and play with Rosie again soon. + +The next day, Teddy and Rosie met again in the forest. They hugged and snuggled together, feeling each other's soft fur. They talked about all the fun things they could do together. Teddy and Rosie were very happy to have each other as friends. They knew that their love for each other would never go away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and dreamt of becoming a famous dancer one day. One day, she saw a big stage with a lot of people watching a dancer. She was fearful to go on stage, but her friend dared her to try. + +Lily was nervous, but she went on stage and danced beautifully. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. She was so happy and proud. But then, she slipped and fell down. She hurt herself badly and couldn't dance anymore. + +Her friend apologized for daring her, but Lily knew it was her own fault for being too scared. She learned that it's okay to be afraid, but she shouldn't let fear stop her from trying new things. The moral of the story is to be brave and take risks, but always be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very kind and always wanted to help others. One day, she saw an old lady who needed help carrying her groceries. So, Lily said, "Hello, will you let me help you?" The old lady smiled and said, "Yes, thank you, dear. You are so helpful." + +As they walked together, the old lady told Lily a story about her life. Lily listened carefully and asked questions. The old lady was happy to have someone to talk to. When they arrived at the old lady's house, she said, "Thank you for your help, Lily. You are such a kind girl. I hope you have a wonderful day." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for your story. I had fun helping you. Goodbye!" And with that, she skipped happily back home, feeling proud of herself for being helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to go for walks with his owner, Sally. One day, Sally and Spot went for a jog in the park. Spot was curious about all the new smells and sounds he heard. + +Suddenly, Sally told Spot to freeze. Spot didn't move a muscle. Sally saw a squirrel in a tree and didn't want Spot to scare it away. After a few minutes, the squirrel ran away and Sally and Spot continued their jog. + +Spot was happy to be outside and he loved spending time with Sally. They went home and Spot took a nap, dreaming about all the fun adventures they would have on their next walk. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends and laugh a lot. One day, Timmy's mom suggested that he clean his room before going outside to play. Timmy didn't want to clean his room, but he knew he had to if he wanted to go outside. + +After cleaning his room, Timmy's mom gave him a reward - a jolly red balloon. Timmy was so happy and ran outside to show his friends. They played with the balloon for a while, but then it accidentally popped. Timmy was sad and cried a lot. His friends tried to cheer him up, but nothing worked. + +Timmy realized that if he had just listened to his mom and cleaned his room earlier, he would still have his jolly balloon. He learned his lesson and promised to always listen to his mom's suggestions. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny. The bunny liked to play with a bell. One day, the bunny heard a loud noise. It was a big dog! The bunny was scared and ran away. + +The bunny ran and ran until it found a safe place to lay down. But then, the bunny remembered the bell! It had left it behind. The bunny wanted to go back and get the bell, but it was still scared of the big dog. + +The bunny thought and thought until it came up with a plan. It would sneak back to get the bell while the big dog was sleeping. So, the bunny tiptoed back and found the bell. It was so happy to have it back! The bunny ran back to its safe place and laid down with the bell, feeling very proud of itself. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a shiny steel spoon to play with. Timmy liked the spoon very much and played with it all day long. + +Later that day, Timmy's daddy came home with a big camera. Daddy said he wanted to record a video of Timmy playing with his toys. Timmy was excited and showed daddy his new steel spoon. Daddy said the spoon looked very nice and shiny on the camera. + +After they recorded the video, Timmy watched it with his mommy and daddy. He saw himself playing with his toys and showing off his nice steel spoon. Timmy was very happy and asked if they could record more videos in the future. From that day on, Timmy loved playing with his toys and his shiny steel spoon even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees, but her mommy said it wasn't safe. One day, Lily saw a potato on the ground and picked it up. She asked her mommy if she could climb the potato plant. + +Her mommy said, "No, that's not safe, Lily. You might fall and get hurt." + +But Lily really wanted to climb the potato plant, so she asked her mommy if she could try just a little bit. Her mommy said okay, but she had to be very careful. + +Lily climbed up the potato plant and was so happy. She looked down and saw her mommy smiling and saying, "Good job, Lily! You did it and you were safe!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big, juicy peach on a tree. Lily's mommy picked the peach, and they shared it together. + +After eating the peach, Lily felt sleepy. She yawned and said, "Mommy, I'm tired." + +Her mommy replied, "I know, sweetie. Let's go home and take a nap." + +Lily was happy her mommy was so helpful. They went home and took a nap together, dreaming of more yummy peaches to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk with her mommy and daddy in the park. One day, they went for a walk and saw a beautiful sunset. The sky was orange and pink, and it made Lily feel warm inside. + +As they walked, they saw a big tree with a swing hanging from its branches. Lily wanted to swing on it, but it was too high for her. Her daddy promised to help her reach it the next time they came to the park. + +The next day, they went for another walk in the park. Lily was excited to swing on the tree with her daddy. As they got closer, they saw that the sunset was even more beautiful than the day before. They reached the tree and her daddy lifted her up to the swing. Lily felt so happy and grateful to her daddy for helping her reach the swing. She knew that she would always remember this warm and beautiful sunset walk with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, she was playing with her dolls and she wanted to find her favorite toy. She looked in her toy drawer, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom came into her room and asked, "What are you looking for, Lily?" + +"I can't find my favorite toy," Lily said. "It's not in my drawer." + +"Did you check all the other drawers?" her mom asked. + +Lily opened another drawer and there was her favorite toy! She was so happy to gain it back. "Thank you, Mom!" she said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cup that was very special to her. It was soft and pink, and she loved to drink her juice from it every day. One day, Lily's little brother wanted to play with her cup. Lily said no and held onto it tightly. Her brother started to cry and their mother came to see what was wrong. + +When Lily's mother asked her why she wouldn't share her cup with her brother, Lily said that she was afraid he would break it. Her mother explained that it's important to share with others and that sometimes we have to take a chance and open our hearts to let others in. Lily thought about what her mother said and decided to share her cup with her brother. + +To her surprise, her brother was very careful with the cup and even said thank you when he was done using it. Lily felt happy that she had opened her heart and shared her special cup with her brother. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is a good thing and that sometimes it's okay to take a chance and open up to others. +Once upon a time, a little mouse named Max lived in a house. Max loved to crawl around the house and explore. One day, Max met a friendly cat named Lucky. + +"Hi, Max!" said Lucky. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm crawling around my house," replied Max. + +"That sounds like fun!" said Lucky. "Can I come with you?" + +Max was a little scared of Lucky, but he decided to be brave and let Lucky come along. They crawled around the house together, and Max showed Lucky all of his favorite spots. + +"I'm so lucky to have a friend like you," said Max. + +"I feel lucky too," said Lucky. "I never knew crawling could be so much fun!" + +From that day on, Max and Lucky were the best of friends, and they crawled around the house together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He liked to go to the store to buy honey. One day, he went to the store and saw a big case of honey. He wanted to buy it, but he didn't have enough money to pay for it. + +The bear was sad because he really wanted the honey. He thought and thought about what to do. Then, he remembered he had some money in his pocket. He counted it and saw that he had just enough to pay for the big case of honey. + +The bear was so happy! He paid for the honey and took it home. He ate so much honey that day and was very happy. From then on, he always made sure to bring enough money to pay for the things he wanted at the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a house. The birdie was very weak and couldn't fly very high. One day, a strong wind came and started to scatter everything outside. The little birdie was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, the birdie's friends came to help and together they flew to a safe place. They found a new house where they could stay and be happy. The little birdie was no longer weak and could fly high with its friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to explore the forest near his house. One day, he found a cave. He went inside the cave and saw a big bear. Timmy was frightened and ran away. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the cave. He saw the bear again and he was still frightened. But then he remembered his mom's words, "When you're scared, take a deep breath and count to three." So, Timmy took a deep breath and counted to three. + +He slowly walked towards the bear and said, "Hello, Mr. Bear. My name is Timmy. What's your name?" The bear replied, "My name is Benny." + +Timmy and Benny became friends. They played together and washed each other's faces. Timmy learned that sometimes things that scare you can turn out to be good things. The moral of the story is that it's important to face your fears and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw smoke coming from her neighbor's house. She got confused and didn't know what to do. + +She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, there's smoke coming from the neighbor's house. What do we do?" Her mom called the fire department, but they didn't come in time. The neighbor's house caught on fire and they lost everything. + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "Sometimes bad things happen, but we can always try to help." Lily nodded and said, "I wish the fire would stop." But it was too late, the fire had already done its damage. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to zoom around the town and show off his cool tricks. One day, Red was driving near a big pit and he accidentally fell in. Red felt scared and alone in the dark pit. It was so cold and he didn't know how to get out. + +Suddenly, Red heard a loud noise coming from above. It was his friend Blue, the big truck. Blue saw that Red was stuck and quickly went to get help. Together, Blue and the town workers were able to rescue Red from the pit. Red was so happy to be safe and back on the road again. From that day on, Red made sure to be extra careful when zooming around town. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy had soft, white fur and loved to hop around. One day, Fluffy saw a big tree and wanted to jump up to the top. But Fluffy was slow and couldn't jump high enough. + +Fluffy asked his friend, the squirrel, for help. The squirrel said, "I can help you, but you have to wait until tomorrow." Fluffy was sad, but he trusted his friend. + +The next day, the squirrel came back with a trampoline. Fluffy jumped on the trampoline and bounced all the way up to the top of the tree. Fluffy was so happy and grateful to his friend for helping him. + +From that day on, Fluffy learned that sometimes it's okay to be slow and ask for help. And he also learned that jumping can be so much fun with the right tools! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a patch of flowers in her backyard. The flowers were so pretty and smelled so nice. Lily picked some and put them in a vase in her room. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came home from work. She saw the pretty flowers and asked Lily where she got them. Lily told her about the patch in the backyard. Her mom smiled and said, "You have such a good eye for pretty things, Lily." + +Lily was happy that her mom liked the flowers. She wanted to share them with her deaf neighbor, Mr. Brown. She knocked on his door and showed him the flowers. He couldn't hear her, but he smiled and nodded. Lily knew he liked them too. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her daughter. They decided to bake some cookies. The mommy asked her daughter, "What kind of cookies do you want to make?" The daughter said, "Chocolate chip!" + +So, they got all the ingredients they needed and started to mix them together. The daughter said, "I want to help!" The mommy said, "Sure, you can help me match the ingredients together." They mixed everything up and put the cookies in the oven. + +After a little while, the cookies were ready. The daughter said, "These cookies look yummy!" They both took a bite and they were indeed yummy. They ate all the cookies and had a great time together. +There was a sailor on a big boat. He sailed and sailed across the sea. But then, he saw a big wave coming. The boat shook and the sailor fell down. He hurt his leg and felt sad. + +As he lay there, an unknown creature swam up to him. It was a friendly dolphin! The dolphin helped the sailor up and swam with him to the shore. The sailor was happy to meet the unknown creature and they became friends. + +From that day on, the sailor and the dolphin sailed together across the sea. They saw many things and had lots of fun. And the sailor never forgot the time he fell and met his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch bugs with her net. One day, she caught a beautiful butterfly in her net. It wasn't an ordinary butterfly, it had bright blue wings and sparkly dots. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He saw the butterfly and asked, "Can I see it?" Lily said, "Sure, but be careful." Timmy looked at the butterfly and said, "Wow, it's so pretty!" + +Suddenly, the butterfly flew out of the net and into the sky. Lily and Timmy watched it fly away. Lily said, "I'm sad the butterfly is gone, but I'm happy it's free." Timmy nodded and said, "Me too." They continued to play outside, catching bugs with their nets and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her mommy and daddy. They packed their luggage with clothes and toys for the trip. + +When they arrived at the train station, Lily saw a man with a hat who looked very silly. She thought he looked stupid, but her mommy told her to be nice and not judge people by their looks. + +As they boarded the train, Lily was scared. She didn't want to leave her home and go on a trip. But her mommy and daddy told her to trust them and that everything would be okay. + +On the train, Lily played with her toys and ate snacks. She realized that going on a trip wasn't so bad after all. She was happy that she trusted her mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny was very happy because he had a photo of his family. The photo was thick and shiny, and he loved to look at it every day. + +One day, Benny went for a walk in the forest. He saw a little bunny hopping around. Benny thought the bunny was so cute, he wanted to give him a kiss. Benny leaned down and gave the bunny a big, soft kiss on the nose. + +The bunny was very happy and thanked Benny for the kiss. Benny was happy too because he made a new friend. And every day, he would look at his thick, shiny photo and remember the day he kissed the bunny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast with butter every morning. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly was so graceful as it flew around the flowers. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly and keep it as her pet. Her mom told her that it was not a good idea to catch wild animals. But Lily did not listen and decided to catch the butterfly anyway. She put the butterfly in a jar with holes on the lid so it could breathe. + +The next morning, Lily went to check on her butterfly but found that it had died. She felt very sad and realized that it was not right to take animals from their homes. She learned that sometimes we have to choose to let things be free and not keep them for ourselves. From that day on, Lily never tried to catch any more butterflies again. +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Crusty who lived in the ocean. Crusty loved to dance and would dance every day. One day, while he was dancing, he saw a big fish swimming towards him. The fish was not polite and started to tease Crusty for dancing. + +Crusty was sad and didn't want to dance anymore. He decided to go for a walk on the beach. While he was walking, he saw a little girl who was also sad. She had lost her toy in the ocean. Crusty wanted to help her, so he went back into the ocean to find her toy. + +After a while, Crusty found the toy and brought it back to the little girl. She was very happy and thanked Crusty for being so polite and helpful. Crusty felt happy too and decided to dance again. This time, the little girl joined in and they danced together by the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cane that she liked to carry around with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw a man drinking from a water bottle. + +"Excuse me, sir, can I have a drink of water?" Lily asked. + +"Of course you can, little one," the man replied kindly. He handed her the water bottle and Lily took a big sip. + +"Mmm, that's refreshing," Lily said with a smile. "Thank you!" + +"You're welcome," the man said. "That's a very attractive cane you have there. Where did you get it?" + +"I got it from my grandma," Lily said proudly. "She gave it to me for my birthday." + +The man smiled. "Well, it's a very nice cane. You take care of it, okay?" + +"I will," Lily promised. She waved goodbye to the man and continued on her walk, feeling happy and grateful for the drink of water and the compliment about her cane. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play with her friend, Timmy. Lily saw that the ground was icy and she wanted to go back inside, but Timmy promised to hold her hand and keep her safe. + +Lily was happy and they started to play. They built a snowman together and had so much fun. Suddenly, Lily got cold and wanted to go back inside. Timmy remembered his promise and held her hand tightly as they walked back to the house. + +Lily was grateful to Timmy for keeping her safe and warm. She gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you for being my friend and keeping your promise." Timmy smiled and said, "I always want to keep my promises to my friends." They went inside and drank hot chocolate together, feeling happy and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly. One day, she saw her neighbor, Billy, playing with his new toy boat in a big puddle of water. Lily wanted to play too, but she didn't have a toy boat. + +Lily went over to Billy and said, "Can I play with your boat, please?" But Billy said, "No, it's mine. You can't play with it." Lily felt envious of Billy's boat and wished she had one of her own. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park and saw a big pond with lots of ducks swimming in it. She watched the ducks for a while and then she started to observe the water. She noticed how it shimmered in the sunlight and how the ducks made ripples in it when they swam. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She ran back to her house and got a piece of paper and some crayons. She drew a picture of a boat and then folded the paper into a boat shape. She took her paper boat to the park and put it in the water. Lily was so happy to have her own boat to play with and she didn't feel envious of Billy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and jump and play fetch with his owner, Timmy. One day, while they were playing in the park, Spot saw a shiny stone on the ground. + +"Wow, look at that shiny stone!" said Spot. + +"What stone?" asked Timmy. + +"That one over there!" shouted Spot, pointing with his paw. + +"Oh, I see it now," said Timmy. "Do you want to play with it?" + +Spot barked happily and wagged his tail. He loved playing with new things. So, Timmy threw the stone for Spot to fetch. Spot ran after it and brought it back to Timmy. They played with the stone for a while, until it was time to go home. + +Spot was very tired from all the playing, so he curled up on his bed and fell asleep. He dreamed about all the fun he had that day, and he couldn't wait to play again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant was huge and had a lot of weight. He loved to eat bananas all day long. One day, the elephant went to the jungle to find more bananas to eat. He walked and walked until he found a big tree full of bananas. The elephant was very happy and started to eat all the bananas he could find. + +But then, suddenly, the tree started to shake and the elephant got scared. He tried to run away, but he was too heavy and the tree fell on him. The elephant couldn't move and he was stuck under the tree. He tried to push the tree away, but he didn't have enough strength. The elephant was very sad because he knew he couldn't finish eating all the bananas he found. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet dog named Max. Max was a big, brown dog who loved to play fetch. One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. Timmy brought a ball to play fetch with Max. + +As they were playing, Timmy noticed that Max was not acting normal. Max was not running as fast as he usually does. Timmy asked Max, "What's wrong, boy?" Max replied, "I'm hungry. I need food to fuel my body." Timmy quickly realized that he forgot to feed Max before they left for their walk. + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Max. I forgot to feed you. Let's go home and get you some food." They went home and Timmy gave Max a big bowl of food. Max ate it all up and felt much better. Timmy learned that it's important to feed his pet to keep them healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her red ball. One day, she saw a big, mean dog. The dog barked at her and scared her. Lily ran to her mommy and cried. + +Her mommy told her not to be afraid and gave her a spray bottle filled with water. Lily sprayed the dog with water and the dog ran away. Lily felt brave and happy. + +But then, she realized that the dog had knocked down a fair brick wall in her backyard. Lily was sad because she loved the wall. She asked her mommy to help her fix it. Together, they worked hard and fixed the wall. Now, Lily was happy again and played with her red ball in the backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Benny saw a big carrot on the other side of a fence. Benny wanted the carrot very much, so he tried to jump over the fence. But he couldn't jump high enough and got stuck. + +Benny was very scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a kind farmer saw Benny and felt compassionate for him. The farmer leaned over the fence and helped Benny escape. Benny was so grateful and learned a valuable lesson: it's always better to ask for help instead of trying to do everything on your own. +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 was raining outside, and the ground was very slippery. Lily's mom told her to be careful and not to slip. + +Lily and her friends were having so much fun that they didn't notice the rain had made the ground very slippery. Suddenly, Lily slipped and fell down. She hurt her knee and needed a stitch. + +Lily cried very loud because the stitch hurt. Her mom took her to the hospital, and the doctor gave her medicine to make her feel better. But when they got home, Lily's knee got infected, and she had to go back to the hospital. This time, the doctors couldn't help her, and Lily's leg had to be cut off. From then on, Lily couldn't play with her friends anymore, and she was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy was walking on the beach when he saw a big crab. The big crab said, "I want to go to the ocean, but I am scared of the waves." Timmy said, "I can help you. I am not scared of the waves." + +The big crab said, "Thank you, little crab. But I disagree. The waves are too big for you. You might get hurt." Timmy said, "I am small, but I am strong. I can help you." + +So, Timmy and the big crab went to the ocean. The big crab was scared, but Timmy held his claw and helped him. They walked together in the water and the big crab was happy. He said, "Thank you, little crab. You are brave and kind." + +From that day on, Timmy and the big crab were friends. They went to the ocean together every day and had a lot of fun. Timmy was happy to help his new friend, and the big crab was happy to have a friend like Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. He had a big boat that he used to travel on the sea. The boat was modern and had many buttons and lights. + +One day, the sailor went out to observe the sea. He saw many fish swimming in the water. He also saw a big whale jumping out of the water. The sailor was happy to see all the animals in the sea. + +After a while, the sailor went back to his boat and started to sail away. He was happy to have seen so many things while he was observing the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a big hill. It was very tall and green. A little boy named Timmy loved to play on the hill. He would run up and down and roll around in the grass. + +One day, Timmy saw two birds fighting in the sky. They were flapping their wings and making loud noises. Timmy thought it was very exciting to watch. He wished he could fly like the birds and join in the fight. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to a fancy party. There were lots of people there wearing nice clothes and eating delicious food. Timmy didn't like the fancy party very much. He wanted to go back to the hill and play. But he knew he couldn't leave the party until it was over. So he sat quietly and waited, dreaming of the hill and the birds and the fight in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big nose that he didn't like very much. One day, he asked his mommy, "Why is my nose so big and ugly?" + +His mommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Your nose will grow and become handsome when you get older." + +Timmy was happy to hear that his nose would grow and become handsome. He said, "I can't wait for my nose to grow!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "Just remember, Timmy, it's not the size of your nose that matters. It's what's inside that counts." + +Timmy nodded and smiled. He knew that his mommy was right. From that day on, Timmy loved his big nose and was excited to see it grow into a handsome one. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack liked to drink coffee every morning. He thought it was yummy! One day, Jack went to a coffee shop. There, he saw an attractive lady. She had long hair and a pretty dress. Jack wanted to talk to her, but he was too shy. So, he just stood there and drank his coffee. The lady noticed Jack and smiled at him. Jack felt happy and smiled back. From that day on, Jack went to the coffee shop every morning to see the attractive lady. They became friends and drank coffee together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the grocery shopping. They went to the store and filled their cart with yummy food like apples, bananas, and cookies. Lily loved going to the grocery store because she got to pick out her favorite snacks. + +As they were walking down the aisle, Lily saw a big bag of candy. She asked her mom if they could get it, but her mom said it wasn't healthy. Lily was sad but understood. Suddenly, she spotted her favorite cereal and shouted, "Mom, can we get this? It's delicious!" Her mom smiled and put it in the cart. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mom put away the groceries. She was excited to eat the delicious cereal for breakfast the next day. As they sat down to eat dinner, Lily said, "Mom, thank you for taking me to the grocery store. I had so much fun!" Her mom replied, "I'm glad you enjoyed it, Lily. It's always fun to go shopping with you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a very bad cold and he would sneeze a lot. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go outside and play. Timmy was fearful that he would sneeze on his friends and they would get sick too. + +Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny saw Timmy with a runny nose and asked, "Are you okay, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "I'm okay but I don't want to sneeze on you." Johnny said, "It's okay, Timmy. If you sneeze, we can just use a towel to wipe it up." + +Timmy felt better knowing that his friend wouldn't get sick. They played together for a while and then Timmy sneezed. Johnny grabbed a towel and wiped it up. Timmy said, "Thanks, Johnny. You're a good friend." Johnny replied, "No problem, Timmy. That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. Her mom would tell her to clean up, but Lily didn't like to. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new toy that needed to be put together. Lily tried to do it herself but it didn't fit right. + +Lily's dad came in and saw the messy room and the toy that wasn't put together right. He decided to help her. He used his laser to fix the toy and make it fit perfectly. Lily was so happy and thanked her dad. + +Her dad told her that sometimes things might not fit perfectly at first, but with a little help and patience, they can be fixed. He also reminded her that it's important to keep her room clean so she can find her toys easily. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her room clean and she learned that it's always good to ask for help when things don't fit. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to walk around the forest. One day, the bird found a bar of soap lying on the ground. The bird picked up the soap and started walking with it. + +As the bird was walking, it saw a big, fragile egg on the ground. The bird wanted to help the egg, so it put the soap under the egg to keep it safe. The soap was very fragile too, so the bird was careful not to drop it. + +The egg hatched and a tiny bird came out. The little bird was grateful to the soap for keeping it safe, and it learned that even small things like soap can be very important. The moral of the story is that we should always be kind and helpful to others, no matter how small they are. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot. He flew a big airplane high in the sky. One day, the pilot felt uncomfortable. He did not understand why he felt that way. He tried to ignore it and focus on flying the airplane safely. + +But as time passed, the uncomfortable feeling grew stronger. The pilot knew he had to do something. He landed the airplane and went to see a doctor. The doctor checked him and said he had a fever. The pilot felt relieved to understand what was wrong with him. + +After resting for a few days, the pilot felt much better. He was happy to be able to fly again and take people to their destinations safely. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a person who was very troubled. They didn't feel happy and didn't know what to do. Then, they remembered that dressing up always made them feel better. So, they went to their closet and picked out their favorite outfit. It was a pretty dress with lots of colors. They put it on and looked in the mirror. They smiled and felt happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cup that she loved to drink from every day. One day, her mommy noticed that the cup was dirty and needed to be cleaned. So, her mommy told Lily to help her polish the cup. + +Lily was very obedient and listened to her mommy. She took the cup and rubbed it with a cloth until it was shiny and clean. She was very proud of herself for helping her mommy. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her cup clean and shiny. She was happy knowing that she could be helpful and obedient to her mommy. And whenever she looked at her cup, she smiled and remembered the day she learned how to polish it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found a shiny metal car in his toy box. It was very pretty and flexible, so he could bend it and twist it. + +Timmy showed his mom the metal car and mentioned how cool it was. His mom smiled and said she liked it too. Timmy played with the metal car all day, driving it around and making it do flips. + +At bedtime, Timmy put the metal car on his nightstand so he could see it when he woke up. He fell asleep dreaming of all the fun he would have playing with his flexible metal car the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He loved to walk around in the forest and eat leaves from the trees. One day, he saw a small mouse who was lost and needed help. The elephant tried to help the mouse but the mouse was scared of the large elephant and refused to come near him. + +The elephant felt sad because he wanted to help the mouse but the mouse was too scared. The elephant decided to wait patiently until the mouse felt comfortable enough to approach him. After a while, the mouse realized that the elephant was friendly and kind, and the mouse walked over to the elephant. + +From that day on, the elephant and the mouse became friends and they walked together in the forest. The elephant was happy that he could help the mouse and the mouse was happy to have a new friend. They both learned that even though they were different sizes, they could still be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie lived in a big tree with lots of branches. One day, the birdie flew too high and got stuck on a bad branch. The branch was too weak and started to break. The birdie began to cry for help. + +Luckily, a kind squirrel saw the birdie and ran to get some friends. Together, they worked to save the birdie. They used a stick to prop up the bad branch and the birdie was able to fly away safely. The birdie was so happy that it sang a beautiful song and the squirrel and his friends danced along. From that day on, the birdie knew to be careful and to always stay on strong branches. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big cave by the river. One day, Benny went on an adventure in the woods and found a big box. He was so excited that he wanted to unpack it right away. + +Benny tried to open the box, but he was so clumsy that he kept dropping it. He finally got it open and found lots of yummy honey inside. He ate so much honey that he fell asleep by the river. + +When Benny woke up, he realized he had to go back to his cave. He packed up the box and headed home. He was happy to have found the honey, but he knew he had to be more careful next time he went on an adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase squirrels. One day, Max saw a bird with a broken wing. Max was very thoughtful and wanted to help the bird. He ran inside and got a bandage to wrap around the bird's wing. + +While Max was helping the bird, a sneaky cat named Mittens came by. Mittens wanted to steal the bird so she could eat it for dinner. But Max saw what Mittens was trying to do and barked loudly to scare her away. + +Thanks to Max's thoughtfulness and quick actions, the bird was safe and able to fly away once its wing had healed. Max felt very happy that he could help someone in need, and he knew that Mittens wouldn't be able to steal anything from him again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they found a mystery box in the woods. They didn't know what was inside, but they wanted to find out. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, insisted that they open the box. Timmy was a little scared, but he didn't want to be left out. So, they opened the box and found a bunch of shiny rocks inside. They were so happy to solve the mystery of the box. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends would always go on adventures to find more little mysteries to solve. They never knew what they would find, but they always had fun exploring together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely necklace with a shiny chain. She loved to display it to her friends when they came to play. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was so happy to show them her necklace. But when she got there, she couldn't find it! She looked everywhere but it was gone. She was so sad. Her friends tried to help her find it but they couldn't. Lily was very upset. The next day, Lily's mom surprised her with a new necklace. It was just as lovely as the one before. Lily was so happy and she displayed it proudly to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park. He would run, jump and slide on the slide. One day, Timmy met a new friend named Billy. Billy was a troubled boy who didn't have many friends. Timmy was happy to have a new friend. + +One day, while they were playing on the slide, Billy said something mean to Timmy. Timmy didn't like it and he told Billy that it hurt his feelings. But Billy didn't say sorry. Timmy felt sad and decided to go home. On his way home, he tripped and fell. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. Timmy was very sad that he couldn't play at the park anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, she wanted to play with her doll, but she couldn't find it. She looked in her drawer, but it wasn't there. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I can't find my doll," Lily replied. + +Her mom looked in the drawer and found the doll. "It was hiding in the back of the drawer," she said. + +Lily was so happy to find her doll, but as she was playing with it, she accidentally knocked over her toy car. She felt clumsy and sad. But then her mom said, "Let's slide down the slide outside!" Lily forgot all about her clumsiness and ran outside to play with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom using a big mixer. The mixer was so loud that it made her ears hurt. But Lily was loyal to her mom and always helped her bake. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to bake a cake all by herself. Lily was so excited! She mixed all the ingredients together and put the cake in the oven. But she forgot to set the timer. + +After a while, the cake started to smell funny. Lily's mom checked the oven and saw that the cake was burnt. Lily was so embarrassed that she cried. From that day on, Lily always set the timer when she baked. +Once upon a time, there was a big soldier. He was very strong and brave. He wore an orange uniform and a helmet on his head. He loved to march and sing songs. + +One day, the soldier had to part from his friends. He was sad because he would miss them. But he knew he had a job to do, so he went away. + +As he walked, he saw an orange tree. The oranges looked so juicy and delicious. The soldier picked one and ate it. It was yummy! He felt happy again. + +Finally, the soldier arrived at his destination. He met new friends and they worked together to help people. The soldier was proud of himself and happy to be part of a team. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the forest and play with his friends. One day, Benny was hopping along a trail when he saw a little bird who had fallen from its nest. + +Benny asked the little bird, "Are you okay?" The bird replied, "No, I'm not okay. I miss my mommy and daddy." Benny felt sad for the little bird and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your way back home." + +Benny hopped around the forest with the little bird on his back, looking for the bird's nest. They gazed up at the trees and finally found the nest. The little bird was so happy and said, "Thank you, Benny. You are so generous." Benny felt happy too and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help you." From that day on, Benny and the little bird became the best of friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies. He went to the kitchen and asked his mom, "Mommy, can I eat some cookies please?" His mom said, "Yes, Timmy, you can eat some cookies." + +As Timmy was eating his cookies, he saw a screw on the floor. He picked it up and asked his mom, "Mommy, what is this?" His mom said, "That's a screw, Timmy. It's used to hold things together." + +Timmy felt ashamed because he had dropped the screw on the floor earlier and didn't pick it up. He told his mom, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I dropped the screw on the floor earlier." His mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. Just remember to pick up things that you drop next time." +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. He wanted to play in the fountain, but his mom said no. She said the water was cold and he could get hurt. + +Tom did not listen to his mom. He ran to the fountain and jumped in. He felt the water splash on his face and body. He thought it was fun. He did not see the sharp rock at the bottom of the fountain. He stepped on it and it made a cut on his foot. He cried out loud. He felt hurt. + +His mom heard him and ran to him. She took him out of the fountain and wrapped his foot with a cloth. She said, "I told you not to play in the fountain. You did not obey me and you got hurt. You need to listen to your mom and be careful." She gave him a hug and a kiss. She said, "I love you, Tom. I want you to be safe and happy." + +Tom felt sorry for what he did. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you too. I will listen to you next time." He received a band-aid from his mom and a lollipop from a nice lady who saw what happened. He learned his lesson. He learned that he should obey his mom and not play in dangerous places. He learned that mom knows best. +Jill and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. But one day, Jill saw a shiny red car in Ben's hand. She wanted it very much. She asked Ben if she could have it, but Ben said no. It was his new car and he loved it. + +Jill felt angry and sad. She thought Ben was mean and selfish. She waited until Ben was not looking and grabbed the car from his hand. She ran away with it and hid behind a tree. Ben saw what she did and chased after her. He shouted, "Give me back my car! That's not nice!" + +Jill did not want to give back the car. She liked how it looked and how it moved. She thought Ben had too many toys and he did not need the car. She held the car tight and said, "No, it's mine now!" + +Ben was very upset. He tried to pull the car from Jill's hand, but she was too strong. They both tugged and tugged until the car broke in half. They both gasped and looked at the broken car. They felt sorry and guilty. They had ruined Ben's new car and hurt each other's feelings. + +They looked at each other and saw tears in their eyes. They realized they had made a big mistake. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to be friends again. They said, "I'm sorry" and "I forgive you" and hugged each other. They decided to share the broken car and fix it together. They learned that friendship was more important than toys. They smiled and went back to play. They felt a lot of wonder and joy. They were happy and chubby. +Anna loved to imagine things. She liked to pretend she was a princess, a pirate, a doctor, or a superhero. Sometimes, she imagined she had a robot friend who could do anything she wanted. + +One day, she found a big cardboard box in the garage. She decided to make it into a robot. She cut out holes for the eyes, the mouth, and the arms. She used markers to draw buttons, wires, and lights. She taped a paper cup to the top for the antenna. She was very proud of her robot. + +She brought her robot to the living room and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mom, this is my robot. His name is Bobo. He can talk and play and help me with anything." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's a very nice robot, Anna. What do you want to do with him?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She wanted to play with Bobo, but she was also a little anxious. What if he didn't like her? What if he was mean or scary? What if he broke or got lost? She looked at Bobo and said, "I don't know, Mom. Maybe we can read a book together, or watch a show, or have a snack." + +Mom nodded and said, "That sounds like fun. Why don't you go get a book or a show or a snack, and I'll help you set up Bobo on the couch." + +Anna ran to her room and grabbed her favorite book. She came back and saw Mom sitting next to Bobo on the couch. Mom had put a blanket over Bobo's legs and a pillow behind his head. She had also given him a toy car to hold. + +"Look, Anna, Bobo is very comfortable and happy. He likes your book and your car. He wants to read with you and play with you. He is your friend." + +Anna smiled and felt less anxious. She climbed on the couch and hugged Bobo. She opened her book and started to read. She imagined that Bobo was listening and nodding and laughing. She imagined that they were having a great time. She was very happy with her robot. +Sara loves to write in her diary. She writes about her day, her friends, her toys, and her dreams. She has a pink diary with a lock and a key. She keeps it under her pillow when she sleeps. + +One day, Sara's brother Tom finds her diary. He is curious and wants to read it. He tries to open the lock with a paper clip, but it does not work. He rubs the cover of the diary and sees some shiny letters. He reads them out loud: "Sara's Diary: The Famous Writer". + +Tom laughs and says, "Sara, you are not a famous writer. You are just a little girl. You write silly things in your diary. Let me see what you wrote." + +Sara hears Tom and runs to her room. She sees him holding her diary and gets angry. She snatches it from his hands and says, "Tom, this is my diary. It is mine, not yours. You cannot read it. It is private. Go away!" + +Tom says, "Sara, don't be mad. I was just joking. I'm sorry. I won't touch your diary again. But why do you write that you are a famous writer?" + +Sara says, "Because I want to be a famous writer when I grow up. I write stories in my diary. They are not silly. They are good. I have a big imagination. Maybe one day, someone will read my stories and like them. Maybe I will make a book out of them. Then I will be a famous writer." + +Tom says, "Oh, I see. Well, that's cool. I'm sorry I laughed at you. Can I read one of your stories? Maybe I will like them too." + +Sara says, "Maybe. But only if you promise to be nice and not make fun of me. And you have to ask me first. And you have to give me back my key." + +Tom says, "OK, OK. I promise. I'm sorry. Here is your key. Can I read one of your stories now?" + +Sara says, "OK. But only one. And you have to be quiet. And you have to sit next to me. And you have to listen." + +Tom says, "OK, OK. I will. Which story do you want to read to me?" + +Sara says, "This one. It is called 'The Magic Rainbow'. It is about a girl who finds a magic rainbow and goes on an adventure. Do you want to hear it?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I do. It sounds interesting. Go ahead. Read it to me." + +Sara smiles and opens her diary. She starts to read her story to Tom. Tom listens and looks at the pictures she drew. He thinks that Sara is a good writer. He thinks that maybe one day, she will be a famous writer. He thinks that he is lucky to have a sister like Sara. He thinks that he loves her. +Tom and Mia were playing in the forest. They liked to climb trees and look for animals. One day, they saw a big log on the ground. It was brown and long and had many holes. + +"Let's see what's inside the log," Tom said. He ran to the log and put his hand in one of the holes. He felt something soft and furry. He pulled his hand out and saw a small rabbit. The rabbit was hurt. It had a cut on its ear and blood on its fur. + +"Look, Mia, I found a rabbit!" Tom said. He showed the rabbit to Mia. Mia was kind. She liked animals and wanted to help them. + +"Oh, poor rabbit," Mia said. "It needs to heal. We have to be gentle and careful. Let's take it to our house and give it some water and food." + +Tom and Mia carried the rabbit to their house. They put it in a box with some grass and a bowl of water. They gave it some carrots and lettuce to eat. They talked to the rabbit and stroked its fur. The rabbit was scared at first, but soon it felt safe and warm. + +"Thank you, Tom and Mia," the rabbit said. "You are very kind. You helped me heal. I feel much better now. Can I be your friend?" + +Tom and Mia smiled. They were happy. They had a new friend. + +"Yes, you can be our friend," they said. "We are glad you are okay. We will take good care of you." + +The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys because their mom and dad are rich. They have dolls, cars, blocks, books and more. + +One day, mom says, "Time to brush your teeth and go to bed." Anna and Ben do not want to stop playing. They say, "No, mom, we want to play more." Mom says, "You have to behave. Brushing your teeth is good for you. If you do not brush your teeth, they will hurt and you will have to go to the dentist." + +Anna and Ben do not like the dentist. They are scared of the dentist. They do not want their teeth to hurt. But they still want to play. They think of a plan. They say, "OK, mom, we will brush our teeth." They go to the bathroom. They take their brushes. But they do not brush their teeth. They brush their toys. They brush their dolls, their cars, their blocks, their books and more. They think they are very clever. + +Mom comes to check on them. She sees them brushing their toys. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? You are not brushing your teeth. You are brushing your toys. That is not how you behave. That is not how you use your brush. You are wasting your time and your toothpaste. You are making a mess. You are being naughty." + +Anna and Ben feel bad. They know they did something wrong. They say, "Sorry, mom, we were just having fun. We did not mean to be naughty. We will brush our teeth now." Mom says, "That is good. But you also have to clean up your toys. And you have to go to bed right away. No more playing tonight." Anna and Ben say, "OK, mom, we will do that." They brush their teeth. They clean up their toys. They go to bed. They hug mom and say, "We love you, mom." Mom says, "I love you too, Anna and Ben. Good night." She kisses them and turns off the light. Anna and Ben fall asleep. They dream of their toys. They hope mom is not too mad at them. They want to behave better tomorrow. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play in their backyard. They had a red ball, a red bike, and a red swing. They also had a big tree with a birdhouse on it. They liked to watch the birds fly in and out of the house. + +One day, they saw a baby bird fall out of the house. It was hurt and could not fly. Lily and Sam ran to help it. They picked it up gently and put it in a shoebox. They gave it some water and seeds. + +"Will it be okay?" Lily asked Sam. + +"I don't know," Sam said. "Maybe we should pray for it." + +"How do we do that?" Lily asked. + +Sam thought for a moment. He remembered what their mom had taught them. He closed his eyes and folded his hands. + +"Dear God, please help this baby bird. Make it feel better and fly again. Thank you for making the birds and the trees and the backyard. Amen." + +Lily copied Sam and said the same words. Then they opened their eyes and looked at the bird. It was still quiet, but it moved its head a little. + +"Look, it's alive!" Lily said. + +"Maybe God heard us," Sam said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They decided to keep the bird in the shoebox until it was well. They named it Red, because it had a red feather on its head. They hoped it would be their friend. +Tim and Jen were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to run, jump, and make noise. One day, they saw a big orange pumpkin in their neighbor's yard. It looked so round and shiny. They wanted to touch it and see how it felt. + +They ran to the pumpkin and started to poke it with their fingers. It was hard and smooth. They smiled and laughed. They thought it was an incredible pumpkin. They did not see their neighbor, Mr. Lee, watching them from his window. He was very angry. He liked his pumpkin very much. He grew it for a contest. He did not want anyone to ruin it. + +He came out of his house and shouted at Tim and Jen. "Hey, you kids! Get away from my pumpkin! You are not allowed to touch it! Go back to your own yard!" He sounded very scary. Tim and Jen were afraid. They tried to run away, but Mr. Lee was faster. He caught Tim by his shirt and slapped him hard on his cheek. Tim cried out in pain. Jen saw what happened and screamed. She ran to help her brother, but Mr. Lee slapped her too. Jen fell to the ground and sobbed. + +Mr. Lee was not done. He picked up his pumpkin and threw it at Tim and Jen. It hit them on their heads and broke into pieces. It hurt a lot. Tim and Jen were covered in pumpkin seeds and juice. They felt very sad and sore. They wished they never saw the pumpkin. + +Mr. Lee went back to his house and slammed the door. He did not care that he hurt Tim and Jen. He did not care that he lost his pumpkin. He only cared about himself. He was a very mean and selfish man. Tim and Jen ran back to their house and told their mom what happened. She hugged them and kissed their wounds. She called the police and reported Mr. Lee. She said he was a very bad neighbor. Tim and Jen agreed. They never wanted to see him or his pumpkin again. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a large bush with many blueberries. They were hungry and wanted to eat some. + +"Look, Max, blueberries!" Lily said. "Let's pick some and share." + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. Don't pick the green ones. They are not ripe. And don't eat too many. Mom will be mad," Max said. + +They rushed to the bush and started to pick the blueberries. They put them in their hands and mouths. They were sweet and juicy. They smiled and laughed. + +But then they heard a loud growl. They turned around and saw a big bear. The bear was also hungry and wanted to eat the blueberries. The bear saw the children and roared. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Max shouted. "It's a bear! It's a bear!" + +They dropped the blueberries and ran to the house. They slammed the door and locked it. They were scared and out of breath. + +"Mom, mom, there's a bear in the garden!" Lily cried. "It wanted to eat the blueberries and us!" + +Mom came and hugged them. She looked out the window and saw the bear. The bear was eating the blueberries and making a mess. + +"Don't worry, my loves, you are safe now. The bear will go away soon. You were very brave to run away. But next time, don't go near the blueberry bush. It's too dangerous. And don't eat too many blueberries. They will make your tummy hurt," Mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They were sorry and learned their lesson. They cuddled with Mom and watched the bear. They hoped the bear would not come back. They hoped the bear would not eat all the blueberries. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They found a big stick and pretended it was a sword. They took turns to be the knight and the dragon. + +"Roar! I am a scary dragon!" Mia said, waving the stick at Tom. + +"No, you are not! I am a brave knight! I will fight you with my sword!" Tom said, holding a smaller stick. + +They ran around the park, making loud noises and having fun. But then, Tom tripped over a rock and fell down. He hurt his knee and it started to bleed. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom cried, dropping his stick. + +Mia ran to him and saw his wound. It was deep and red. + +"Oh no! Tom, are you okay?" Mia asked, worried. + +Tom nodded, but he was still crying. He wanted his mom. + +"Mia, I want to quit. I don't want to play anymore. I want to go home," Tom said, sobbing. + +Mia felt sorry for him. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. We can quit. I don't want to play anymore either. I want to help you. Let's go find your mom. She will make you feel better." + +She helped him stand up and they walked to the bench where their moms were sitting. They told them what happened and their moms gave them hugs and kisses. They cleaned Tom's knee and put a band-aid on it. + +"See, Tom? You are brave. You are a good knight. And Mia, you are a good dragon. And a good friend. You both played very well," Tom's mom said, smiling. + +Tom and Mia smiled too. They felt better. They thanked their moms and said sorry for quitting. But their moms said it was okay. They understood. Sometimes, it was good to quit and take care of each other. +Tim and Kim are mice who live in a big house. They like to play and eat cheese. But they have to be careful of the cat, who is mean and fast. + +One day, they find a big piece of cheese on a plate. They are very happy and hungry. They run to the cheese and start to nibble. + +But the cat is hiding behind a chair. He sees the mice and thinks of a plan. He wants to tease them and catch them. + +He jumps out and says, "Boo!" The mice are scared and run away. The cat laughs and chases them. He thinks he is very clever. + +But he does not see the unknown thing on the plate. It is a trap. It snaps on his paw and makes him cry. The mice hear him and come back. They see the trap and the cheese. They are very smart and brave. + +They help the cat get out of the trap. They say, "We are sorry you are hurt. But you should not tease us. We can be friends and share the cheese." + +The cat is sorry too. He says, "Thank you for helping me. You are right. I should not tease you. We can be friends and share the cheese." + +They all eat the cheese and talk. They are happy and full. They learn to be kind and fair. +Anna loved to draw. She had many colors and papers to make pictures. She was gifted at drawing. She could draw animals, flowers, people and more. She liked to show her drawings to her mom and dad. + +One night, Anna had a dream. She dreamed that she was in a big city with many buildings and cars. She saw a shop that had a sign that said "Coffee". She was curious about what coffee was. She went inside the shop and saw a lady with a big smile. + +"Hello, little girl. Do you want some coffee?" the lady asked. + +Anna nodded. She wanted to try something new. The lady gave her a cup of coffee and a cookie. Anna took a sip of the coffee. It was hot and bitter. She did not like it. She made a face and spit it out. + +"Yuck! Coffee is bad!" she said. + +The lady laughed. "Coffee is not for everyone. Maybe you would like some juice or milk instead?" + +Anna nodded again. She liked juice and milk. They were sweet and good. The lady gave her a glass of juice and another cookie. Anna drank the juice and ate the cookie. She smiled and thanked the lady. + +"You are welcome, little girl. You have a gifted talent for drawing. I saw your pictures in your bag. They are very beautiful. Can I see them?" the lady asked. + +Anna was happy that the lady liked her drawings. She opened her bag and showed her the pictures. The lady praised her and asked her if she could hang some of them on the wall of the shop. Anna agreed. She was proud of her drawings. + +She woke up from her dream. She saw her mom and dad in her room. They had a surprise for her. They gave her a big box with a bow. Anna opened the box and saw a new set of colors and papers. She was very happy. She hugged her mom and dad and thanked them. + +"Happy birthday, Anna. You are a gifted girl. We love you very much," they said. + +Anna loved her birthday. She loved her gift. She loved her mom and dad. She did not love coffee. But she loved to draw. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like to listen to their moms. + +One day, their moms told them to come home before it got dark. They said it was not safe to stay in the park when there was no light. They warned them to be careful and not talk to strangers. But Lily and Tom did not listen. They wanted to play more. + +They played until the sun went down and the sky turned black. They could not see the swings, the slide or the path. They were scared and lost. They heard a loud noise and saw a big shadow. It was a dog. A big, tough dog. It barked and growled at them. It wanted to bite them. + +Lily and Tom cried and screamed. They wished they had listened to their moms. They wished they had gone home when there was light. They did not know what to do. + +Then they heard another noise. It was a voice. A kind, familiar voice. It was their moms. They had come to look for them. They had a flashlight and a leash. They shone the light at the dog and put the leash on it. It was their neighbor's dog. It had escaped from its yard. It was not mean, just scared. + +Their moms hugged them and took them home. They were happy and relieved. They said they were sorry for not listening. They said they learned their lesson. They said they would always obey their moms and be safe. Their moms said they loved them and forgave them. They said they were proud of them for being brave and tough. They said they hoped they would never forget the importance of light. +Tom is a bunny who likes to hop. He hops in the grass, he hops in the mud, he hops in the snow. He hops all day and all night. He has a lot of fun. + +But Tom has a problem. He does not like to wake up early. He has an alarm that makes a loud noise when the sun comes up. The alarm tells him to hop out of bed and go to school. Tom hates the alarm. He thinks it is bad. + +One day, Tom has an idea. He decides to hide the alarm under his pillow. He thinks that if he does not hear the alarm, he can sleep more and hop less. He smiles and goes to bed. + +The next morning, Tom does not hear the alarm. He sleeps and sleeps and sleeps. He does not know that the alarm is still making noise. He does not know that his mom and dad and sister and brother are awake. He does not know that they are looking for him. + +"Tom, where are you?" his mom calls. "You are late for school!" + +"Tom, wake up!" his dad shouts. "You have a big test today!" + +"Tom, get up!" his sister yells. "You have to hop with me!" + +"Tom, come on!" his brother cries. "You have to share your toys!" + +But Tom does not hear them. He is still under his pillow. He is still dreaming of hopping. + +Suddenly, he feels something wet on his face. He opens his eyes and sees his dog licking him. He hears his family laughing. He realizes that he is in trouble. + +"Tom, you are a silly bunny!" his mom says. "You cannot hide from the alarm!" + +"Tom, you are a lazy bunny!" his dad says. "You cannot skip school!" + +"Tom, you are a mean bunny!" his sister says. "You cannot hop without me!" + +"Tom, you are a greedy bunny!" his brother says. "You cannot keep all your toys!" + +Tom feels bad. He knows he made a mistake. He says sorry to his family. He says he will not hide the alarm again. He says he will hop with his sister, share his toys with his brother, and go to school with his dad. He says he will have fun, but not too much. + +He learns his lesson. He hops out of bed and gets ready for the day. He still likes to hop, but he also likes to listen to the alarm. He thinks it is good. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many flowers and trees. They liked to run, jump, and hide in the yard. They also liked to call each other funny names, like "silly goose" or "stinky cheese". + +One day, in spring, they saw a bird's nest on a branch. The nest had four blue eggs inside. Lily and Ben were curious and wanted to see the eggs better. They climbed the tree and reached for the nest. But they were not careful and the nest fell down. The eggs broke and the baby birds inside died. + +Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They heard the mother bird crying in the sky. They felt guilty for what they did. They wanted to say sorry, but they did not know how. They ran back to their house and hid in their rooms. + +The mother bird came back and saw her nest on the ground. She saw her eggs and her babies broken and dead. She was angry and sad. She wanted to find who did this, but she did not know who. She flew around the yard and saw Lily and Ben's house. She thought they were the ones who hurt her family. She wanted to make them pay, but she did not know how. She waited on the roof and watched. + +The next day, Lily and Ben came out to play again. They tried to forget what they did, but they still felt guilty. They did not call each other funny names anymore. They played quietly and sadly. They did not see the mother bird on the roof. She saw them and flew down. She attacked them with her beak and her claws. She made them bleed and cry. She did not stop until they were still and silent. She felt a little better, but she still missed her family. She flew away and never came back. +Sam liked to play with his toy gun. He liked to shoot at the wall, the sofa, and the lamp. He liked to make loud noises and pretend he was a hero. But he knew he could not play with his toy gun at school. His teacher said guns were not for school. They were dangerous and scary. + +One day, Sam forgot to leave his toy gun at home. He put it in his backpack by mistake. He did not remember until he was in the classroom. He saw his toy gun in his backpack and wanted to play with it. He thought it would be fun to shoot at the board, the desk, and the clock. He did not think anyone would mind. + +He took out his toy gun and started to shoot. He made loud noises and pretended he was a hero. But he was wrong. Everyone minded. His teacher, his friends, and the principal were very angry and scared. They yelled at him and took away his toy gun. They said he was naughty and bad. They said he could hurt someone or break something. They said his toy gun was expensive and he had to pay for it. + +Sam felt very sad and sorry. He did not mean to make everyone angry and scared. He did not mean to hurt anyone or break anything. He did not know his toy gun was expensive and he had to pay for it. He wished he had left his toy gun at home. He wished he had played with something else. He wished he had listened to his teacher. He learned his lesson. He never played with his toy gun at school again. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to pretend they were driving cars and had licenses. They made paper licenses and put them in their pockets. + +"Look, Anna, I have a license!" Ben said, showing her his paper. "It has my name and a picture of me and a star." + +"Wow, Ben, that is a good license!" Anna said. "Mine has a flower and a heart and my name too. We are very good drivers!" + +They got on their bikes and rode around the park, making car noises and honking. They saw a man sitting on a bench, reading a book. He had a big beard and glasses and a hat. He looked very old. + +"Hello, sir!" Ben said, stopping his bike near him. "Do you have a license too?" + +The man looked up from his book and smiled. He took out a card from his wallet and showed it to Ben. It was very different from their paper licenses. It had a lot of words and numbers and a photo of the man when he was younger. + +"This is my license," the man said. "It is very ancient. I got it a long time ago, when I was your age." + +"Wow, sir, that is an ancient license!" Ben said, looking at the card. "It is very different from ours. What does it say?" + +The man read some of the words and numbers on his license. He told Ben and Anna his name, his birthday, his address, and his eye color. He also told them that his license was for driving a car, not a bike. + +"That is very interesting, sir," Anna said. "Thank you for showing us your license. Can we show you ours?" + +The man nodded and looked at their paper licenses. He praised their drawings and their names. He said they were very creative and smart. + +"Thank you, sir," Ben and Anna said. "You are very nice and wise. Have a good day!" + +They waved goodbye to the man and got back on their bikes. They continued to play in the park, happy and curious. They wondered what other kinds of licenses there were in the world. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys on their shelf. They also have books and puzzles. + +One day, Tom has a naughty idea. He wants to scare Lily. He hides behind the shelf and waits for Lily to come. He thinks it will be funny. + +Lily comes into the room. She wants to read a book. She goes to the shelf and looks for a book. She does not see Tom. + +Tom jumps out from behind the shelf and shouts, "Boo!" He thinks he will make Lily scream. + +But Lily does not scream. She is not scared. She is angry. She says, "Tom, that is not nice. You should not scare me. You should be polite." + +Tom feels sorry. He did not mean to make Lily angry. He says, "I am sorry, Lily. I was just playing. I will not scare you again. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily smiles. She is not angry anymore. She says, "Yes, we can still be friends. But next time, let's play something else. Maybe we can read a book together." + +Tom and Lily hug. They are happy. They go to the shelf and pick a book. They sit on the bed and read the book. They have fun. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Sara sees a colorful ball in Tom's room. She wants the ball very much. She thinks Tom will not miss it. She takes the ball and hides it in her bag. + +Tom looks for his ball. He cannot find it. He is sad. He asks Sara if she has seen his ball. Sara lies. She says no. She feels bad, but she does not want to give back the ball. + +The next day, Sara and Tom go to the park. They see other children playing with balls. Sara wants to play with them, but she is afraid they will see her ball. She keeps it in her bag. She does not have fun. + +Tom sees Sara sitting alone. He feels sorry for her. He goes to her and says, "Do you want to play with me? I have a new ball. You can share it with me." He shows her his new ball. It is colorful, like his old one. + +Sara feels ashamed. She knows Tom is a good friend. She knows she did wrong. She opens her bag and gives back his old ball. She says, "I am sorry, Tom. I took your ball. I lied to you. I was selfish. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom is surprised. He is also happy. He says, "Thank you, Sara. I forgive you. You are brave and honest. You are my friend. I love you." He hugs her and gives her his new ball. He says, "You can have this one. I have another one at home. Let's play together." + +Sara and Tom play with the balls. They have fun. They learn to share and to tell the truth. They are happy. They are friends. They love each other. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to share. One day, they both want to play with the same train. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Give me the train! It is mine!" Anna says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Ben says. + +They make their mom suffer. She is very tired and has a headache. She tries to make them stop. + +"Anna and Ben, please be nice to each other. You can take turns with the train. Anna, you can play with it for five minutes, then give it to Ben. Ben, you can play with it for five minutes, then give it back to Anna. Can you do that?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They make a promise to mom. They want to make her happy. + +But Anna and Ben are impatient. They do not want to wait for their turn. They watch the clock and count the seconds. They think the other one is playing too long. They start to complain and whine. + +"Mom, Anna is not giving me the train! She is breaking the promise!" Ben says. + +"Mom, Ben is lying! I still have time! He is breaking the promise!" Anna says. + +They make their mom suffer more. She is very sad and angry. She takes the train away from them. + +"Anna and Ben, you are not keeping your promise. You are not being fair and kind. You do not deserve to play with the train. You have to go to your rooms and think about what you did. Maybe tomorrow you can try again." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben cry. They do not want to go to their rooms. They want to play with the train. But they have to listen to mom. They hope she will forgive them. They hope they can do better tomorrow. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make on paper. She was happy when she went to class with her friends. They also liked to draw and share their pictures. + +But one day, a new boy came to class. His name was Ben. He did not like to draw. He liked to run and shout and take things. He took Lily's crayons and broke them. He made her paper dirty. He laughed at her pictures. Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to tell the teacher, but Ben said he would hit her if she did. + +Lily did not know what to do. She did not want to fight with Ben. She wanted to have a peaceful class. She wished Ben would leave her alone. She wished he would learn to draw and be nice. + +Then, she had an idea. She asked the teacher if she could permit her to give Ben a gift. The teacher said yes. Lily took a new paper and a new crayon. She drew a picture of Ben and her, smiling and holding hands. She wrote "I want to be your friend" on it. She gave it to Ben. + +Ben looked at the picture. He was surprised. He did not expect Lily to be kind to him. He felt sorry for what he did. He said he was sorry. He gave Lily back her crayons. He asked her if she could teach him how to draw. Lily said yes. She smiled. Ben smiled. They became friends. They drew together and shared their pictures. The class was peaceful again. Lily was happy. +Sara and Ben were playing with their dolls. Sara had a big doll with a pink dress and long hair. Ben had a small doll with a blue shirt and a hat. Sara liked to make her doll talk and sing. Ben liked to make his doll run and jump. + +"Let's play house," Sara said. "You can be the daddy and I can be the mommy." + +"No, I don't want to play house," Ben said. "I want to play pirates. You can be the captain and I can be the mate." + +Sara shook her head. "House is more fun. We can pretend to cook and clean and read stories." + +Ben shook his head. "Pirates is more fun. We can pretend to sail and fight and find treasure." + +They argued for a while. Sara insisted that they play house. Ben insisted that they play pirates. They could not agree. + +Then Sara had an idea. "Why don't we play both?" she said. "We can be pirates who live in a house. We can sail in the bathtub and fight with spoons and find treasure in the closet." + +Ben thought about it. He liked the idea of sailing and fighting and finding treasure. But he did not like the idea of living in a house. He wanted to live in a ship. + +"No, that's silly," he said. "Pirates don't live in houses. They live in ships. We can be pirates who live in a ship. We can sail in the sink and fight with forks and find treasure in the drawer." + +Sara thought about it. She liked the idea of sailing and fighting and finding treasure. But she did not like the idea of living in a ship. She wanted to live in a house. + +"No, that's silly," she said. "Pirates can live in houses. They can have a house and a ship. We can be pirates who live in a house and a ship. We can sail in the bathtub and the sink and fight with spoons and forks and find treasure in the closet and the drawer." + +Ben looked at Sara. Sara looked at Ben. They smiled. They liked the idea of being pirates who live in a house and a ship. They agreed to play both. + +They ran to the bathroom. They filled the bathtub and the sink with water. They put their dolls in the water. They pretended to sail and fight and find treasure. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not see the scissors on the floor. They did not see the scissors until Ben stepped on them. He cried out in pain. He looked at his foot. He saw blood. He saw a cut. + +Sara heard Ben cry. She ran to him. She saw his foot. She saw the blood. She saw the cut. She was scared. + +"Ben, are you okay?" she asked. + +Ben shook his head. He was not okay. He was hurt. He needed help. + +"Mommy, mommy!" Sara yelled. "Ben is hurt! He needs a stitch!" + +Mommy heard Sara yell. She ran to the bathroom. She saw Ben and Sara. She saw the scissors and the water and the dolls. She saw Ben's foot. She saw the blood. She saw the cut. She was worried. + +"Ben, what happened?" she asked. + +Ben told her what happened. He told her he was playing pirates with Sara. He told her he stepped on the scissors. He told her he was sorry. + +Mommy hugged Ben. She told him it was not his fault. She told him he was brave. She told him she would take him to the doctor. She told him he would get a stitch. + +She took Ben and Sara to the car. She drove them to the doctor. The doctor looked at Ben's foot. He said he needed a stitch. He gave him a light shot to make him feel no pain. He gave him a stitch to close the cut. He gave him a bandage to cover the stitch. He gave him a sticker to make him smile. + +Ben thanked the doctor. He felt better. He felt no pain. He felt proud of his stitch. + +Sara hugged Ben. She told him he was a good pirate. She told him he was a good brother. She told him she was sorry. + +Ben hugged Sara. He told her he was a good captain. He told her he was a good sister. He told her he was not mad. + +They went back to the car. They went back to the house. They went back to the bathroom. They cleaned up the water and the scissors and the dolls. They put them away. + +They decided to play something else. They decided to play something safe. They decided to play something fun. + +They decided to play house. +Tom and Mia are playing in the kitchen. They want to make soup for their mom, who is sick. They see a big onion on the counter. + +"Let's use this onion for the soup," Tom says. "It will make mom feel better." + +"Okay," Mia says. "But how do we cut it?" + +Tom looks around and finds a knife. He tries to hold it, but it is too big and sharp for his hand. He drops it on the floor. + +"Ouch!" he says. "That hurts!" + +Mia picks up the knife and puts it back on the counter. She has an idea. + +"Let's use the scissors," she says. "They are smaller and easier to use." + +She gets the scissors from the drawer and cuts the onion into small pieces. She puts them in a pot with some water and salt. + +"Good job, Mia," Tom says. "You managed to cut the onion." + +They turn on the stove and wait for the soup to boil. They smell the onion and their eyes start to water. + +"Why are we crying?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe the onion is sad." + +They wipe their tears and look for something to make the soup more tasty. They see some carrots, potatoes, and celery in the fridge. They wash them and cut them with the scissors. They add them to the pot. + +"Now the soup is more colorful and healthy," Mia says. + +They taste the soup and smile. It is delicious. + +"Mom will love this soup," Tom says. + +They pour the soup into a clean bowl and bring it to their mom's room. They knock on the door and enter. + +"Hi, mom," they say. "We made you some soup. We hope you like it." + +Mom looks at them and smiles. She sees the bowl of soup and smells the onion. + +"Thank you, Tom and Mia," she says. "You are so sweet and thoughtful. This is the best soup ever." + +She hugs them and kisses them. She takes a sip of the soup and feels warm and cozy. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They made their mom feel better. They are proud of themselves. They love their mom and their mom loves them. +Jen and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. They are gifted. They can read and write and draw very well. They also like to make things with tape and paper and other stuff. + +One day, they find a big sack in the garage. It is full of old clothes and shoes and hats. Jen and Ben have an idea. They want to make costumes with the sack. They use tape to cut and stick and decorate the clothes. They make a princess dress, a pirate hat, a superhero cape, and a clown nose. + +They put on their costumes and go to the living room. They see Mom and Dad sitting on the couch. They say, "Look at us! We are actors! We can show you a funny story!" + +Mom and Dad smile and clap. They say, "Wow, you are very creative and talented! We want to see your story!" + +Jen and Ben act out a story about a princess who saves a pirate from a superhero who is really a clown. They use funny voices and gestures and make Mom and Dad laugh a lot. They also use the sack as a prop. They hide in it, jump out of it, and throw it around. + +When they finish, Mom and Dad give them a big hug and a kiss. They say, "That was a wonderful story! You are very gifted! We are very proud of you!" + +Jen and Ben feel happy and proud. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad! We love you! We love playing with the sack and the tape!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot was a good and obedient dog, who always listened to Lily and Ben. They liked to throw a ball for Spot and watch him run and catch it. + +One day, they saw a man with a big horse. The horse was brown and had a long mane and tail. The man had a whip in his hand, and he made the horse do tricks. He made the horse jump over a fence, walk on two legs, and bow. Lily and Ben thought the horse was amazing, and they clapped their hands. + +"Can we pet your horse, mister?" Lily asked the man. + +"Sure, kids, but be careful. He's a bit nervous around strangers. And don't mention the whip. He doesn't like it when I use it," the man said. + +Lily and Ben approached the horse slowly and gently. They stroked his nose and his mane, and gave him a carrot. The horse seemed to like them, and he nuzzled their hands. + +"Wow, he's so soft and friendly," Ben said. + +"Yeah, he's a nice horse. What's his name?" Lily asked. + +"His name is Thunder. He's a circus horse. I train him to do tricks for the show," the man said. + +"That's so cool. Can we see your show?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, kids, you can come and watch. It's tomorrow night at the big tent. Just follow the signs," the man said. + +"Thank you, mister. We'll be there. Come on, Spot, let's go home," Lily said. + +They waved goodbye to the man and Thunder, and ran back to their mom, who was waiting for them. They told her all about the horse and the show, and asked if they could go. Their mom agreed, and they were very happy. They didn't mention the whip, because they didn't want to make the horse sad. They hoped the man would be nice to him, and not hurt him. They liked Thunder, and they wanted him to be happy too. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck that he liked to lift and zoom around. Lily had a doll that she liked to dress and comb. They were having fun, but they did not share their toys. + +"Can I play with your truck, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"No, it is mine. You have your doll," Ben said. + +"Can I play with your doll, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"No, it is mine. You have your truck," Lily said. + +They kept playing, but they were not happy. They wanted to try each other's toys, but they were too selfish. + +Then, Lily saw a shiny thread on the floor. She picked it up and wrapped it around her doll's hair. She thought it looked pretty. + +"Hey, that is my thread!" Ben shouted. He had used it to tie his truck's wheels. He ran to Lily and tried to take the thread from her. + +"Let go, it is mine!" Lily cried. She pulled the thread from him. + +They both pulled and pulled, until the thread snapped. The thread broke, and so did their toys. Lily's doll's hair came off, and Ben's truck's wheels fell off. They both looked at their broken toys and felt very sorry. + +They looked at each other and realized they had been very mean. They wished they had shared their toys and played nicely. + +"I am sorry, Lily. I should have let you play with my truck," Ben said. + +"I am sorry, Ben. I should have let you play with my doll," Lily said. + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to share their toys and help each other fix them. They learned that sharing is caring, and that being selfish is not fun. They played together happily, and became good friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bunch of grapes on a tree. They want to eat the grapes. They are hungry and the grapes look yummy. + +But the grapes are too high. Tom and Mia cannot reach them. They try to jump and climb, but they are too small. They are sad. They wish they were taller. + +Then they see a big rock. The rock is near the tree. They have an idea. They can use the rock to get the grapes. They are happy. They run to the rock. + +They take turns to stand on the rock. They stretch their arms and try to grab the grapes. But the rock is not high enough. They are still too short. They are sad again. They wish they had a ladder. + +Then they hear a sound. It is a band. The band is playing music. The band is marching in the park. The band has drums and horns and flags. Tom and Mia like the band. They want to see the band. + +They forget about the grapes. They leave the rock. They run to the band. They join the band. They march with the band. They make noise with the band. They have fun with the band. + +They are lucky. They have a new game. They do not need the grapes. They have the band. They are happy. They smile and laugh and march. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went to the lake with their mom and dad. They saw a fisherman on a boat. He had a long stick with a string and a hook. + +"Look, mom, he is catching fish!" Lila said. + +"Yes, he is. Do you want to try?" mom asked. + +Lila and Ben nodded. Mom and dad helped them get a stick, a string and a hook. They threw the hook into the water and waited. + +"Wow, I feel something!" Ben said. He pulled the string and saw a shiny fish. He was very happy. + +"Me too, me too!" Lila said. She pulled the string and saw a different fish. It was colorful and had stripes. She was very happy too. + +The fisherman saw them and smiled. He waved and said, "Hello, little ones. You are very good at fishing. Do you want to see my fish?" + +Lila and Ben said yes. They went to the boat with mom and dad. The fisherman showed them his fish. He had many kinds and sizes. He told them the names of the fish and how he caught them. + +Lila and Ben listened and learned. They thanked the fisherman and gave him their fish. He thanked them and gave them a hug. + +They went back to the shore and had a picnic. They ate sandwiches and fruits and drank juice. They watched the water and the birds and the clouds. They felt peaceful and happy. They had a fun day at the lake. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big hill with many ants on it. Lily and Ben liked ants. They wanted to play with them. + +Mom said, "Be careful, ants can bite. And don't hurt them, they are amazing. They work hard and help each other." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took a stick and a cup. They dug a hole in the hill. They put some ants in the cup. They looked at them closely. They saw the ants had six legs, two antennas, and a black body. + +Lily said, "Wow, they are amazing. They are so small and fast. Look, they are talking to each other with their antennas." + +Ben said, "Yes, they are amazing. They are smart and strong. Look, they are carrying food and building tunnels." + +They played with the ants for a long time. They learned many things about them. They were happy. + +But then, something bad happened. A big dog came to the park. He saw the hill. He smelled the ants. He ran to the hill. He barked and dug. He made a big mess. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They ran to Mom. They cried, "Mom, Mom, the dog is hurting the ants. He is destroying their home. He is mean." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "Don't worry, I will stop the dog. He doesn't know better. He is just curious. But you are right, he is mean. He should not hurt the ants. They are amazing. They are our friends." + +Mom went to the dog. She shouted, "No, bad dog. Leave the ants alone. Go away." She threw a ball. The dog chased the ball. He left the hill. + +Lily and Ben went back to the hill. They saw the ants were still alive. They were busy. They were fixing their home. They were helping each other. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said, "We are sorry, ants. We are sorry the dog hurt you. You are amazing. You are brave. You are good." + +They put the ants back in the hole. They covered it with dirt. They said, "Bye, ants. Thank you for playing with us. We hope you are happy." + +They went to Mom. They said, "Mom, we love the ants. They are amazing. Can we come back and play with them again?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But remember, be careful, be gentle, and be respectful. The ants are amazing. They are living creatures. They deserve our care and kindness." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They hugged Mom. They said, "We will, Mom. We will." +Anna was very happy today. She had a new friend at school. Her name was Lily. Lily had long hair and a big smile. Anna liked to play with Lily. + +When Anna came home, she wanted to introduce Lily to her mom and dad. She asked Lily to come with her. Lily said yes. + +"Mom, dad, this is Lily. She is my new friend. We played with dolls and blocks today. She is very nice," Anna said. + +"Hello, Lily. We are happy to meet you. You are welcome here," mom said. + +"Hi, Lily. Anna told us a lot about you. You are a good friend to her," dad said. + +Lily smiled and said hello. She was a little shy, but she liked Anna's mom and dad. They were kind and friendly. + +Anna showed Lily her room. She had a lot of toys and books. She also had a big bed with a pink blanket and a teddy bear. + +"This is my bed. I sleep here every night. It is very important to me. It is cozy and warm. Do you have a bed like this?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, I do. I have a bed with a blue blanket and a bunny. It is also very important to me. It is where I dream and rest. Can I see your teddy bear?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. His name is Bobo. He is my best friend. He is soft and cuddly. Can I see your bunny?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, you can. Her name is Lila. She is my best friend. She is fluffy and cute. Do you want to play with them?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I do. Let's play with them on the bed. We can make a tea party and a castle. They will have fun too," Anna said. + +Anna and Lily played with their toys on the bed. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and talked. They shared their stories and secrets. They became closer friends. They were happy. +Tom and Sue are husband and wife. They like to build things together. They have a big box of blocks and a big box of tools. They can make houses, cars, planes and more. + +One day, they decide to build a rocket. They use red and blue blocks for the body, yellow blocks for the windows, and a cone for the nose. They use a hammer, a saw, and a screwdriver to make it strong. They are very proud of their rocket. + +They want to fly to the moon in their rocket. They put on helmets and suits. They climb inside the rocket and close the door. They count down from ten to one. Then they press a button. + +The rocket makes a loud noise and a lot of smoke. It shakes and moves. Tom and Sue are very excited. They think they are going to the moon. + +But the rocket does not go very far. It falls down on the grass. It breaks into pieces. Tom and Sue are very sad. They cry and hug each other. + +They smell something smelly. It is the smoke from the rocket. It makes their noses and eyes hurt. They cough and sneeze. They do not like the smelly smoke. + +They get out of the rocket and run to their house. They wash their faces and hands. They change their clothes. They throw away the broken rocket and the smelly smoke. + +They decide to build something else tomorrow. They still love to build things together. They are still husband and wife. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build towers, bridges, houses and cars with their blocks. + +One day, they have a contest. They want to see who can build the highest tower with their blocks. They start to stack their blocks on the floor. They count how many blocks they use. Tom says, "I have ten blocks. I have more than you." Sam says, "No, you don't. I have eleven blocks. I have more than you." + +They keep stacking and counting their blocks. They do not pay attention to their towers. They only care about who has more blocks. They are foolish. They do not see that their towers are wobbly and unstable. They do not see that their towers are about to fall. + +Suddenly, a loud noise makes them look up. Their towers have crashed to the ground. Their blocks are scattered everywhere. They are sad and angry. They have lost their blocks and their contest. They have no towers to show. + +They look at each other. They realize that they have been silly. They say, "We are sorry. We should not have fought. We should have helped each other. We should have made one big tower together. That would have been more fun." + +They hug and make up. They start to pick up their blocks. They decide to share their blocks and build a new tower. They do not count their blocks anymore. They count their smiles. They are happy and wise. They are friends. +Tim and Liz were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They had big luggage that they packed with clothes and toys. They were very excited to see their grandma and grandpa, who lived far away. + +They got in the car and drove to the airport. The airport was very busy and noisy. There were many people and planes. Tim and Liz saw a big clock on the wall. It said they had to hurry or they would miss their flight. + +"Come on, kids, we have to race to the gate!" their dad said. He took one luggage and their mom took the other. Tim and Liz followed them, holding their hands. + +They ran past many shops and signs and people. They saw an elderly lady with a hat and a cane. She was walking slowly with her luggage. She looked tired and confused. + +"Excuse me, can you help me?" she asked. "I don't know where to go. I'm looking for gate 12." + +Tim and Liz stopped and looked at her. They felt sorry for her. They wanted to help her. + +"Dad, can we help her?" Tim asked. + +Their dad looked at the clock. It said they had only five minutes left. He looked at the lady. He looked at the gate. He looked at his kids. + +He smiled and said, "Of course we can. We're going to the same gate. Come on, let's go together." + +He took the lady's luggage and put it on top of his. Their mom took the lady's hand and helped her walk. Tim and Liz walked beside her and talked to her. + +They made it to the gate just in time. They boarded the plane and found their seats. The lady sat next to them. She thanked them for their kindness. + +"You're very welcome," their dad said. "We're happy to help. What's your name?" + +"My name is Rose," she said. "And I'm going to see my grandson. He's about your age. His name is Tim, too." + +Tim and Liz gasped. They looked at each other. They looked at the lady. They looked at their dad. + +They couldn't believe it. They had just helped their grandma's sister. They had just met their great-aunt. They had just made a new friend. +Lily was a dog who loved to chew. She chewed on bones, toys, shoes and socks. Sometimes she chewed on things she should not, like mom's glasses or dad's book. But she was a good dog who wanted to make her family happy. + +One day, mom brought home a big bag of treats for Lily. They were crunchy and tasty and smelled like meat. Lily was so excited that she wagged her tail and licked mom's face. Mom said, "These are for you, Lily. But you have to be careful. You can only have one treat a day, okay?" + +Lily nodded and barked. She took one treat from mom's hand and ran to her bed. She chewed and chewed and chewed until the treat was gone. It was the best treat ever. She wanted more. She looked at the bag on the table. It was full of treats. She thought, "Maybe mom won't mind if I have one more. Just one more." + +She jumped on the table and grabbed the bag with her teeth. She tore it open and spilled the treats on the floor. She ate and ate and ate until she felt sick. She had eaten too many treats. She felt bad. She knew she had done something wrong. + +Mom came back and saw the mess. She was angry and sad. She said, "Lily, what have you done? You ate all the treats. You were not supposed to do that. You could get sick. You are a bad dog." + +Lily hung her head and whimpered. She was sorry. She wanted to say sorry, but she could not. She wished she had listened to mom. She wished she had not been greedy. She wished she had not chewed all the treats. She hoped mom would forgive her. She hoped mom would still love her. She was an old dog who made a big mistake. +Lila liked to play with her red crayons. She drew big circles and lines on the white paper. She was very happy. But then she ran out of paper. She looked around and saw a big wall. It was white too. She thought it would be fun to draw on the wall. + +She took her red crayons and started to make marks on the wall. She drew a sun, a flower, a heart and her name. She smiled and said, "Look, Mommy, I made art!" But Mommy was not happy. She saw the wall and said, "Lila, what did you do? You can't draw on the wall. That's bad. You have to clean it up." + +Lila felt sad. She didn't mean to be bad. She just wanted to make art. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't know." Mommy gave her a cloth and some water and told her to wipe the wall. Lila tried to clean the wall, but the red crayons were hard to erase. She rubbed and rubbed, but the wall still had red marks. + +Then she had an idea. She remembered that fire could burn things. She thought maybe fire could burn the red crayons and make the wall white again. She went to the kitchen and found a match. She lit the match and brought it to the wall. She touched the match to the red crayons and hoped they would disappear. + +But they didn't. Instead, the wall caught fire. The fire was hot and bright and scary. Lila dropped the match and screamed. Mommy heard her scream and ran to the wall. She saw the fire and said, "Lila, what did you do? You can't play with fire. That's dangerous. You could get hurt." She grabbed a blanket and threw it over the fire. She put out the fire and hugged Lila. + +Lila was very scared and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't know. I wanted to make the wall white again. I thought fire could burn the red crayons." Mommy said, "Lila, fire can burn many things, but not crayons. Crayons are rare. They don't burn easily. You should never play with fire. Fire can hurt you and the wall and the house. You have to be careful." + +Lila nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't play with fire again. I won't draw on the wall again. I'll only draw on paper." Mommy said, "That's good, Lila. I love you. But now we have to fix the wall. It has a big hole and it's black. We have to paint it." Lila said, "Can I help you paint it?" Mommy said, "Yes, you can. But only with a brush, not with crayons." Lila said, "OK, Mommy. I'll help you paint it. And I'll make it pretty." Mommy said, "That's nice, Lila. But please, no more fire." Lila said, "No more fire, Mommy. I promise." +Sam and Mia are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big purple ball near the fence. They run to get it. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Sam says. "It is so big and purple. Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, let's play catch!" Mia says. They throw the ball to each other. They laugh and have fun. + +But then a big dog comes. It barks and runs to the ball. It wants to take the ball away. Sam and Mia are scared. + +"Go away, dog!" Sam shouts. "This is our ball!" + +The dog does not listen. It jumps and bites the ball. The ball pops. It makes a loud noise. Sam and Mia cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia says. "The ball hurt me. It hit my arm. It is red and it has pain." + +Sam sees Mia's arm. He feels sorry for her. He hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I will protect you. The dog is bad. It should not hurt you or the ball." + +He takes Mia's hand and they run to their mom. Their mom sees their tears and their pain. She hugs them and says, "It's okay, Sam and Mia. You are brave and kind. You tried to protect your ball and each other. The dog is gone now. Let me see your arm, Mia. I will make it better." + +She puts a band-aid on Mia's arm. She gives them a kiss and a cookie. She says, "I love you, Sam and Mia. You are my purple stars." +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they found a big balloon in the park. It was red and shiny and had gas inside. They wanted to play with it. + +"Can I hold it first?" Lily asked. + +"No, I saw it first!" Max said. + +They both pulled the balloon hard. But the balloon was not strong. It popped with a loud bang. The gas came out and made a funny sound. Lily and Max were scared and sad. They dropped the balloon and started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean. Can you forgive me?" Max said. + +"I'm sorry, Max. I was mean too. I forgive you." Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They saw a cute dog running towards them. It had a floppy ear and a wagging tail. It licked their faces and made them laugh. + +"Look, a new friend!" Lily said. + +"Let's play with him!" Max said. + +They forgot about the balloon and ran with the dog. They had fun and were happy again. +Anna loves pink. She has a pink dress, a pink hat, a pink bike and a pink teddy bear. She likes to play with her pink things every day. But today, she is sad. Her friend Lily is coming over, and Lily does not like pink. Lily likes green. Lily has a green dress, a green hat, a green bike and a green frog. + +Anna sighs. She does not want to share her pink things with Lily. She thinks Lily will make them dirty or break them. She wants to play with her pink things alone. She does not want to play with Lily's green things. She thinks they are ugly and boring. + +Lily knocks on the door. Anna's mom opens it and smiles. "Hello, Lily! Come in, Anna is waiting for you in her room. You can play with her toys, she has a lot of pink things." + +Lily smiles back. "Thank you, Anna's mom. I like pink, too. But I also like green. I brought my green frog for Anna. He can hop and croak. He is very funny. Do you want to see?" + +Anna hears Lily's voice and frowns. She does not want to see Lily's frog. She does not want Lily to touch her pink things. She hides her pink teddy bear under her pillow and sits on her bed. + +Lily enters Anna's room and sees all the pink things. She gasps. "Wow, Anna, you have so many pink things! They are very pretty. Can I play with them?" + +Anna shakes her head. "No, they are mine. You can't play with them. You have your green things. Go play with them." + +Lily looks sad. She does not understand why Anna is so mean. She likes Anna, and she wants to be her friend. She holds out her green frog to Anna. "But Anna, I brought my frog for you. He is a gift. He is very funny. You can make him hop and croak. He will make you laugh. Please, take him." + +Anna looks at Lily's frog. She sees that Lily is generous. She sees that Lily is trying to be nice. She feels sorry for being rude. She thinks maybe Lily's frog is not so bad. She thinks maybe Lily's green things are not so ugly. She thinks maybe she can share her pink things with Lily. She thinks maybe they can have fun together. + +She smiles and takes Lily's frog. "Thank you, Lily. He is a nice frog. He is very funny. You can play with my pink things. They are very pretty. We can share them. We can be friends." + +Lily smiles and hugs Anna. "Thank you, Anna. You are a nice girl. You are very generous. I like your pink things. They are very pretty. We can share them. We can be friends." + +Anna and Lily play with the pink things and the green things. They make them hop and croak and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Lily were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But Tim wanted to build a big castle, and Lily wanted to build a zoo. They started to argue. + +"No, I want the castle here!" Tim said, pointing with his finger. + +"No, I want the zoo here!" Lily said, pointing with her finger. + +They pushed and pulled the blocks. They made a big mess. They forgot to share and be nice. + +Then, Mom came in. She saw the blocks all over the floor. She saw Tim and Lily fighting. She was angry. + +"Tim and Lily, what are you doing?" Mom said. "You are not playing nicely. You are making a lot of noise. You are not being useful. You are being naughty." + +She took away the blocks. She made Tim and Lily sit in the corner. They had no blocks to play with. They had no fun. They were sad. + +They wished they had not forgotten to share and be nice. They wished they had used their fingers for building, not pointing. They wished they had been useful, not naughty. But it was too late. They had a bad ending. +One day, a boy named Tom found a big bottle of water with a spray nozzle. He thought it would be fun to play with it and pretend he was a pirate. He put on a hat and a scarf and ran around the garden, spraying water at the flowers, the trees and the birds. + +"Ahoy, mateys! I am Captain Tom, the fiercest pirate in the seven seas! Surrender or face my water cannon!" he shouted. + +But he did not see his sister Lily, who was sitting on a swing and reading a book. She did not like to get wet and she did not like loud noises. She was very angry when Tom sprayed water at her and ruined her book. + +"Tom, stop it! You are not a pirate, you are a pest! You ruined my book and my dress! Go away!" she yelled. + +Tom laughed and sprayed more water at her. He thought it was funny to make her angry. He did not care that he was hurting her feelings and damaging her things. + +But then, he heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the big dog from next door. Rex did not like water either, and he did not like strangers in his garden. He saw Tom with his spray bottle and thought he was a threat. He jumped over the fence and ran towards Tom, baring his teeth and growling. + +Tom was scared. He tried to spray water at Rex, but it did not work. Rex was too fast and too strong. He bit Tom's leg and made him fall to the ground. Tom cried and dropped his spray bottle. + +Lily heard Tom's cry and ran to help him. She saw Rex and grabbed a stick. She waved it at Rex and shouted, "Go away, bad dog! Leave my brother alone!" + +Rex was startled by Lily's voice and stick. He let go of Tom's leg and ran back to his garden. Lily helped Tom get up and hugged him. She saw that his leg was bleeding and his hat and scarf were torn. + +"Are you okay, Tom? That was a mean dog. Come on, let's go inside and get a band-aid and some ice cream," she said. + +Tom was sorry. He realized that he had been mean to Lily and that he had been foolish to play with the spray bottle. He thanked Lily for saving him and apologized for spraying her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was a bad pirate. I should not have sprayed you and ruined your book and your dress. You are a good sister. Can you forgive me?" he said. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She forgave Tom and gave him a kiss on his cheek. She said, "I forgive you, Tom. You are a good brother. But next time, please be careful with the spray bottle. And maybe you can play something else, like a knight or a firefighter or a doctor." + +Tom agreed. He learned his lesson. He learned that playing with the spray bottle was not fun, but dangerous. He learned that he should not hurt others, but help them. He learned that he should not be a bad pirate, but a good friend. + +The end. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a car, a ball and a book. She played with them every day in her room. She was happy and had fun. + +One day, she heard a loud noise from the bathroom. She ran to see what it was. She saw her big brother, Ben, standing by the toilet. He had a long stick in his hand. He was trying to reach something in the toilet. + +"What are you doing, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I dropped my ring in the toilet. It was a gift from Grandma. She said it was a wise ring. It can make me smart and brave. I need to get it back," Ben said. + +Lily looked at the toilet. She saw the ring shining in the water. It was very deep and far. She thought for a moment. She had an idea. + +"Ben, I can help you. Give me the stick. I can stretch better than you. I am smaller and thinner. I can reach the ring," Lily said. + +Ben was not sure. He liked his ring. He did not want to lose it. But he saw that Lily was right. She could stretch better than him. He gave her the stick. + +Lily took the stick. She stretched her arm as far as she could. She touched the ring with the stick. She pulled it up slowly and carefully. She got the ring out of the toilet. She gave it to Ben. + +Ben was very happy. He hugged Lily and thanked her. He put the ring on his finger. He said, "You are a wise girl, Lily. You are smart and brave. You helped me get my ring back. I love you, Lily." + +Lily smiled. She was happy too. She said, "I love you too, Ben. You are a good brother. You share your toys with me. You play with me. You are fun." + +They went back to Lily's room. They played with her toys. They had fun. They were happy. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to ride their bikes in the park. They have red bikes with two wheels and pedals. They can go fast and slow, and turn left and right. + +One day, they see a big hill in the park. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. They pedal hard and go up the hill. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +When they reach the top of the hill, they see a big lake. They see ducks and fish and boats. They also see a man with a big hat and a big beard. He is sitting on a bench and reading a book. + +"Hello, children," the man says. "Do you like the lake?" + +"Yes, we do," Ben and Lily say. "It is very pretty." + +The man smiles and says, "Do you know who I am?" + +Ben and Lily look at the man. They think he looks familiar, but they are not sure. They try to recognize him. + +"Are you... our grandpa?" Ben asks. + +The man laughs and says, "Yes, I am. How did you know?" + +Ben and Lily smile and say, "We saw your picture in our house. You have the same hat and beard as in the picture." + +The man hugs them and says, "You are very smart. I am happy to see you. Do you want to feed the ducks with me?" + +Ben and Lily nod and say, "Yes, please." + +They take some bread from the man and throw it to the ducks. The ducks come closer and quack. Ben and Lily laugh and have fun. They are glad they went up the high hill and found their grandpa. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their kayak in the lake. They took turns to paddle and steer the kayak, and sometimes they raced each other. They were very competitive and wanted to be the fastest. + +One day, they saw a big fish jump out of the water near their kayak. It was shiny and had sharp teeth. Sam and Mia were scared and screamed. The fish splashed them with its tail and made the kayak rock. Sam and Mia held on tight and trembled. + +They paddled as fast as they could to get away from the fish. They hoped it would not follow them or bite them. They reached the shore and jumped out of the kayak. They hugged each other and breathed hard. They were safe and happy. + +They decided to play with their kayak another day, when there was no big fish in the lake. They went to their mom and dad and told them what happened. Mom and dad gave them a hug and a snack. They said they were brave and proud of them. + +Sam and Mia smiled and thanked them. They still liked their kayak, but they did not want to race anymore. They wanted to paddle and steer together, and enjoy the lake. They learned that being competitive was not always fun. +Anna loved to play with her mom's wallet. It had many shiny things inside, like cards and coins and pictures. She liked to open and close it with the zipper. But mom always said, "No, Anna, that is not a toy. You could lose or break something important. Put it back where you found it." + +One day, mom had to go out for a while. She told Anna to be good and not touch anything she should not. She put her wallet on the table and locked the door. Anna watched her leave from the window. She felt bored and curious. She wanted to play with the wallet again. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the wallet. It was heavy and soft in her hands. She unzipped it and saw the shiny things. She took out a card and looked at it. It had mom's name and a number. She wondered what it was for. She saw a slot on the door that looked like the card. She had an idea. Maybe she could unlock the door with the card. + +She slid the card into the slot and pushed. Nothing happened. She tried again and again. The card bent and cracked. She heard a beep and a click. The door was unlocked. She was happy. She opened the door and ran outside. + +She did not see the car coming. She did not hear the horn. She only felt a big bump and a lot of pain. She fell on the ground and cried. The wallet flew out of her hand and landed on the street. The coins and pictures scattered everywhere. The driver stopped and got out. He saw Anna and the wallet. He was scared and sorry. He called for help. + +Mom came back and saw the ambulance and the police. She saw Anna and the wallet. She was shocked and sad. She ran to Anna and hugged her. She checked if she was okay. She saw the card and the slot. She understood what happened. She was angry and sorry. She wished she had hidden the wallet better. She wished she had taught Anna not to play with it. She wished she had been there to protect her. She said, "I love you, Anna. I'm sorry, Anna. Please forgive me, Anna." +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and castles and bridges. But they did not like to share. Lily wanted all the red blocks and Ben wanted all the blue blocks. They grabbed and pulled and shouted at each other. + +"Give me that block!" Lily said. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "You have too many!" + +They tugged so hard that the blocks fell down and made a loud noise. Mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She told them to stop fighting and to clean up. She said they had to share and be nice. + +Lily and Ben hated to clean up. They hated to share. They hated to be nice. They made faces at each other and muttered under their breath. They threw the blocks into the box without looking. They did not see the spark that flew out of the outlet when they hit the cord. + +The spark landed on the rug and started a small fire. The fire grew bigger and bigger. It made smoke and heat and noise. Lily and Ben saw the fire and screamed. They were scared. They ran to Mom and hugged her. Mom called the firemen and they came with a big truck and a loud siren. They put out the fire and checked the house. They said it was safe but they had to fix the outlet and the rug. + +Lily and Ben felt dizzy and sorry. They realized they had been bad and caused the fire. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They said they would share and be nice. They hugged and smiled. Mom was glad. She said she loved them and they were lucky. She said they had to be careful and not play with cords or sparks. She said they had to be good and listen. Lily and Ben nodded and agreed. They learned their lesson. They did not hate anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They wanted to build a big tower that reached the ceiling. They worked hard and used all the blocks they had. + +"Look, Lily, we are almost done!" Ben said. "We only need one more block to complete our tower!" + +Lily looked around and saw a black block on the floor. She ran to get it, but she did not see the water that was coming from the kitchen. The sink was broken and there was a flood in the house. + +"Oh no, Ben, look!" Lily shouted. "There is water everywhere! It will knock down our tower!" + +Ben saw the water and got scared. He grabbed Lily's hand and they ran to the sofa. They climbed on it and watched as the water reached their tower. The blocks fell down and floated in the water. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help!" they cried. "There is a flood in the living room!" + +Mommy and Daddy heard their cries and came quickly. They saw the mess and turned off the water. They hugged Lily and Ben and told them they were safe. + +"I'm sorry, kids, the sink was old and it broke," Daddy said. "We will clean up the water and get you new blocks." + +Lily and Ben were sad about their tower, but they were happy that Mommy and Daddy were there. They said thank you and helped them with the towels. They decided to build a new tower another day. +Anna loved to fly her kite. She had a gifted kite that was red and blue and had a long tail. She liked to watch it soar high in the sky, like a bird. She felt happy when the wind made it dance and spin. + +One day, she went to the field with her dad to fly her kite. The field was big and green and had many flowers. Anna ran with her kite and let it go. It flew up and up, until it was very small. Anna smiled and said, "Look, dad, my kite is soaring!" + +But then, a big cloud came and covered the sun. The wind became strong and cold. Anna's kite started to shake and twist. Anna felt scared and said, "Dad, my kite is in trouble!" + +Dad saw that the kite was too high and the string was too thin. He said, "Don't worry, Anna, I will help you." He took the string and pulled it hard. He tried to bring the kite down, but it was stuck. He pulled harder and harder, but the string broke. The kite flew away, into the cloud. + +Anna cried and said, "Dad, my kite is gone! I lost my gifted kite!" She hugged her dad and sobbed. + +Dad hugged her back and said, "I'm sorry, Anna, I tried to save it. But you know what? Your kite is still soaring, somewhere. Maybe it will find a new friend, or a new place. Maybe it will come back someday. And you know what else? You are still gifted, with or without your kite. You are my gifted girl, and I love you." + +Anna looked at her dad and smiled. She said, "Thank you, dad, I love you too. And I hope my kite is happy, wherever it is." She wiped her tears and said, "Can we get a new kite, dad? A yellow one, with a big bow?" + +Dad nodded and said, "Sure, Anna, we can get a new kite. A yellow one, with a big bow. And we can fly it together, in the field, on a sunny day. And we can watch it soar, like your old kite. How does that sound?" + +Anna clapped and said, "That sounds great, dad! Let's go get a new kite!" She took her dad's hand and they walked away, leaving the field behind. +Anna and Ben are sister and brother. They like to play outside in the yard. They have a ball and a net. They try to catch the ball with the net. + +One day, the sky is gray and the wind is strong. Anna and Ben still want to play. They throw the ball high in the air. The wind blows the ball away. They run after the ball. + +The ball lands in a big puddle. Anna and Ben get wet and muddy. They laugh and splash. They catch the ball with the net. They are happy. + +But then they see Mom. Mom is not happy. She says they are dirty and cold. She tells them to go inside and take a bath. Anna and Ben say sorry. They hug Mom. They go inside and take a bath. They are clean and warm. They still have the ball and the net. They can play again tomorrow. +Sam liked to dream. He dreamed of flying in a big plane. He dreamed of seeing new places and people. He dreamed of eating yummy food from different lands. + +One day, Sam's dad took him to the airport. He said they were going on a trip. Sam was very happy. He hugged his dad and got on the plane. He looked out the window and saw the clouds and the sky. + +The plane needed fuel to fly. Fuel was a kind of juice that made the plane go fast. Sam's dad told him that fuel came from the ground. People dug it out and put it in big tanks. Then they gave it to the planes. + +Sam was curious. He wanted to know more about fuel. He asked his dad many questions. His dad answered them and smiled. He said Sam was a smart boy. + +Soon, the plane landed in a new place. Sam and his dad got off the plane. They saw new things and met new people. They ate yummy food from different lands. Sam was very happy. He thanked his dad for the trip. He said he had a wonderful dream. His dad hugged him and said he loved him. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They like to run and slide and swing. One day, they see a big pole with a light on top. It is red and yellow and green. + +"What is that?" Mia asks. + +"It is a light pole," Ben says. "It tells cars when to go and stop." + +"Can we play with it?" Mia asks. + +"No, we can't," Ben says. "It is not for playing. It is for safety." + +But Mia is curious. She runs to the light pole and tries to touch it. Ben follows her and tries to stop her. + +"Mia, no!" Ben shouts. "It is not a toy. It is hot and dangerous. Come back!" + +But Mia does not listen. She reaches for the light. But the light is too high. She can't reach it. She jumps and jumps, but she can't touch it. + +She gets tired and sad. She sits on the ground and cries. + +"Ben, I can't reach the light," she says. "I want to touch it. It is so pretty." + +Ben feels sorry for Mia. He goes to her and hugs her. + +"Mia, I'm sorry," he says. "The light is not for us. It is for cars. We can't touch it. But we can look at it. It is pretty, but it is also fun. Do you want to play a game with it?" + +Mia wipes her tears and nods. + +"What game?" she asks. + +Ben smiles and points to the light. + +"See, the light changes colors," he says. "Red, yellow, green. We can play a game with the colors. When the light is red, we stop. When the light is yellow, we walk slow. When the light is green, we run fast. Do you want to try?" + +Mia nods again. She likes the game. + +"OK, let's play," she says. + +They stand up and wait for the light to change. They see the light turn red. They stop and freeze. They see the light turn yellow. They walk slow and careful. They see the light turn green. They run fast and happy. + +They play and play until they finish. They have fun with the light pole. They learn to go and stop. They are safe and smart. They are good friends. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big tunnel made of wood and metal. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Can we go in the tunnel?" Tom asked Anna. + +"Yes, let's go!" Anna said. "Maybe we will find something fun." + +They ran to the tunnel and crawled inside. It was dark and cold and quiet. They could not see anything. They felt scared. + +"Tom, where are you?" Anna called. + +"I'm here, Anna. Hold my hand." Tom said. + +They held hands and moved slowly. They hoped to find the end of the tunnel soon. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a train. They realized they were in a train tunnel. A train was coming fast. They had to get out. + +"Run, Anna, run!" Tom shouted. + +They ran as fast as they could. They saw a light at the end of the tunnel. They reached the exit and jumped out. They were safe. + +They looked at the train as it passed by. It was big and shiny and noisy. They recognized their dad on the train. He was a train driver. He waved at them and smiled. + +"Hi, dad!" Tom and Anna yelled. + +"Hi, kids!" their dad said. "What are you doing here?" + +"We were playing in the tunnel, but we didn't know it was a train tunnel." Tom said. + +"That was very dangerous, kids. You should never play in a train tunnel. It's not available for playing. It's only for trains." their dad said. + +"We're sorry, dad. We won't do it again." Anna said. + +"I'm glad you're okay, kids. But you should go back to the park and play somewhere safe. I'll see you later at home." their dad said. + +"Okay, dad. We love you." Tom and Anna said. + +They hugged their dad and went back to the park. They decided to play on the slide instead. They learned their lesson. They never played in the tunnel again. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big puzzle. The puzzle has many pieces that make a picture of a farm. + +One day, they want to play with the puzzle, but they have a problem. There is only one puzzle, and they both want it. They start to fight and pull the puzzle. The puzzle is not strong. It splits in two. Some pieces fall on the floor. + +"Look what you did!" Lila says. She is angry. "You broke the puzzle!" + +"No, you did!" Ben says. He is angry too. "You pulled too hard!" + +They are both sad. They love the puzzle. They do not want it to be broken. They do not want to fight. + +Then, they have an idea. They use their brains. They are amazing. They think of a way to fix the puzzle and share it. + +They pick up the pieces from the floor. They put them together. They make two smaller puzzles. One puzzle has the cow and the chicken. The other puzzle has the pig and the duck. They are both happy. + +"Look, we have two puzzles now!" Lila says. She smiles. "You can have the cow and the chicken. I like the pig and the duck." + +"Thank you, Lila!" Ben says. He smiles too. "You are a good sister. I like the cow and the chicken. You can have the pig and the duck." + +They hug each other. They are happy. They play with their puzzles. They are twins. They are amazing. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with clay. They make animals and people and cars with clay. They have many colors of clay. + +One day, they find a big box of clay in the garage. It is a gift from their grandma. They are very happy. They open the box and see many new colors of clay. They see blue and green and yellow and pink and purple and orange. + +They take some clay and start to make things. Sara makes a bird with blue clay. She gives it a beak and wings and a tail. Ben makes a plane with green clay. He gives it a nose and wings and a tail. + +They put their clay things on the table. They look at them and smile. They are very proud of their work. + +"Look, Sara, I made a plane!" Ben says. "It can fly very fast and high. Vroom, vroom!" + +"Look, Ben, I made a bird!" Sara says. "It can fly very high and sing. Tweet, tweet!" + +They pretend that their clay things can fly. They make noises and move them in the air. They have fun. + +But then, something strange happens. Their clay things start to glow. They become shiny and bright. They feel warm and soft. + +Sara and Ben are surprised. They look at their clay things. They see that they are not ordinary clay anymore. They are magic clay! + +Their clay things start to move by themselves. They flap their wings and fly away. They fly out of the window and into the sky. + +Sara and Ben run to the window. They see their clay things flying with the real birds and planes. They are amazed. + +"Wow, Sara, look at our clay things!" Ben says. "They are flying for real!" + +"Wow, Ben, look at our clay things!" Sara says. "They are magic!" + +They wave at their clay things. They hope they will come back. They wonder what other things they can make with their magic clay. They are very happy. +Sara and Ben are friends who like to play in the park. One day, they see a big melon on a table near the swings. The melon is green and round and looks yummy. + +"Can we have some melon?" Sara asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe the melon belongs to someone else," Ben says. + +They look around and see no one near the table. The melon is alone and quiet. + +"Maybe they forgot the melon. Maybe they don't want it anymore," Sara says. + +She walks to the table and picks up the melon. It is heavy and cold in her hands. + +"Let's go and find a hidden place to eat the melon," she says to Ben. + +She runs to the slide and climbs up. Ben follows her with a smile. + +They sit on the top of the slide and break the melon with their hands. The melon is juicy and sweet. They eat and eat and make a mess. + +They are happy and full. + +But then they hear a voice. + +"Hey, where is my melon?" the voice says. + +It is a man with a hat and a bag. He is looking for his melon. + +He sees Sara and Ben on the slide with the melon. + +"Hey, you two! That is my melon! Why did you take it?" he says. + +He is angry and loud. + +Sara and Ben are scared and sorry. + +They did not know the melon was his. They did not mean to make him mad. + +They slide down and give him the melon. + +"We are sorry, mister. We thought the melon was free. We were hungry and wanted some melon," Sara says. + +"Yeah, we are sorry. We did not ask if we could have some melon. We did not permit ourselves to take it," Ben says. + +The man looks at them and sees their faces. They are sad and honest. + +He sighs and smiles. + +"It's okay, kids. I understand. You can have some melon. But next time, please ask before you take something that is not yours," he says. + +He cuts the melon and gives them each a slice. + +They say thank you and eat the melon. + +They are happy and full again. + +They learn a lesson and make a friend. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they decide to travel to the park. They take their bikes and helmets. They ride fast and have fun. + +At the park, they see a man with a big cart. He is selling sausages. They smell good. Lila and Ben are hungry. They ask the man for two sausages. + +"Here you go, kids," the man says. "That will be two coins each." + +Lila and Ben give the man their coins. They take their sausages and sit on a bench. They bite into their sausages. They are hot and tasty. + +"Thank you, mister," Lila says. "Your sausages are the best." + +The man smiles. He is humble. He says, "You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you like them. Enjoy your day at the park." + +Lila and Ben finish their sausages. They throw away their wrappers. They get back on their bikes. They ride around the park. They see ducks, flowers, and swings. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara liked to play with her pink doll. She gave her doll a name, Lily, and a dress, and a hat. She hugged her doll and talked to her every day. She felt happy and safe with her doll. + +But Tom, her big brother, did not like Sara's doll. He thought dolls were silly and boring. He liked to tease Sara and make her cry. He said mean things to her and her doll. He said, "Lily is ugly and dumb. She has no hair and no eyes. She is not a real friend. You are a baby for playing with her." + +One day, when Sara was in the garden with her doll, Tom came and snatched her doll away. He ran to the fence and threw her doll over it. He laughed and said, "Bye-bye, Lily! Have fun with the dogs!" Sara was very sad and scared. She ran to the fence and looked for her doll. But she could not see her doll. She only saw a big dog with sharp teeth and a loud bark. She cried and cried. + +Then, she heard a voice. It was Lily! She said, "Sara, don't cry. I am here. I am safe. The dog is nice. He did not hurt me. He brought me back to you." Sara looked and saw the dog holding her doll in his mouth. He wagged his tail and dropped her doll on the ground. He licked her doll and Sara's face. He was a friendly dog. + +Sara was very happy and surprised. She hugged her doll and thanked the dog. She said, "Lily, you are brave and smart. You are a real friend. I love you. And thank you, dog. You are kind and good. You are a hero." The dog barked and smiled. He liked Sara and her doll. + +Tom saw what happened and felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong and mean. He came to Sara and said, "Sara, I am sorry. I was bad to you and your doll. I will not tease you anymore. Can you forgive me?" Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I forgive you. But you have to be nice to Lily and the dog. They are my friends." Tom agreed and said, "OK, I will be nice. Can I play with you and your doll and the dog?" Sara smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But you have to be gentle and polite." Tom nodded and said, "OK, I will. Thank you, Sara." They all played together and had fun. They felt happy and safe. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to make shapes with the blocks. Sara makes a square with four blocks. Ben makes a circle with many blocks. They are happy. + +Then Sara sees a triangle block. She wants to make a triangle with three blocks. She takes the triangle block from Ben's circle. Ben is angry. He frowns at Sara. + +"Give me back my block!" Ben says. "You broke my circle!" + +"No, I want the triangle!" Sara says. "You have many blocks, I have few!" + +They pull the block from each other. The block breaks in two. Sara and Ben are sad. They cry. + +Mom hears them cry. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken block and the shapes. She hugs Sara and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, my little ones," Mom says. "You can share the blocks. You can make new shapes. You can be friends." + +She gives them each a half of the triangle block. Sara and Ben say sorry to each other. They smile. They make a heart with the two halves. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are playing with paper and scissors. They like to cut shapes and make animals and flowers. Tom is very fast with his scissors. He can cut many things in a short time. Lily is slower, but she is careful and neat. + +"Look, Lily, I made a car!" Tom says, holding up his paper. "It can speed very fast on the road. Vroom, vroom!" + +"That's nice, Tom," Lily says, smiling. "But I like my butterfly better. It can fly in the sky and land on flowers. Flap, flap!" + +Tom and Lily show each other their paper creations. They are both happy and proud. + +But then, Tom has an idea. He wants to make his car speed faster. He sees a fan on the table. He thinks the fan can make wind for his car. + +"Watch this, Lily!" Tom says, running to the fan. He turns it on and holds his paper car in front of it. "My car will speed like a rocket!" + +But Tom is not careful. He holds his car too close to the fan. The fan catches his car and tears it apart. The paper pieces fly everywhere. Tom is shocked and sad. + +"Tom, no!" Lily says, running to him. She sees his car is gone. She feels sorry for him. She hugs him and says, "It's okay, Tom. We can make another car. Or maybe a plane. Or a boat. Anything you want." + +Tom hugs Lily back and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was silly. I don't need a fan to make my car speed. I just need my scissors and my paper. And you." + +Tom and Lily go back to their paper and scissors. They make new things together. They are normal and happy. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They see many ants on the ground. The ants are busy and strong. They carry food and dirt to their home. + +"Look, Ben, the ants make a big hill!" Sara says. She points to the ant home. + +"Yes, they do. Can we make one too?" Ben asks. He picks up some dirt and puts it on a pile. + +Sara nods. She helps Ben make a dirt hill. They have fun and laugh. But they also get filthy. Their hands and clothes are dirty. + +"Oh no, we are filthy!" Sara says. She sees her mom coming. "Mom will be mad!" + +Ben sees his mom too. He is scared. "What can we do?" he asks. + +Sara thinks. She has an idea. "Let's say the ants did it!" she says. She runs to her mom and hugs her. + +"Mom, we are sorry. The ants made us filthy. They threw dirt at us!" she says. + +Ben follows Sara. He nods. "Yes, mom, the ants are naughty. They made a mess!" he says. + +Their moms look at them. They see the dirt hill and the ants. They know Sara and Ben are lying. But they also see their happy faces. They smile and shake their heads. + +"OK, you two. The ants made you filthy. But you also made a nice hill. Come on, let's go inside and get clean. Then you can have a snack and tell us more about the ants." they say. + +Sara and Ben are glad. They love their moms. They also love the ants. They hope the ants like their hill. They say goodbye to the ants and go inside. They are still filthy, but they are also happy. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to walk with Mom and Dad in the morning. They see many things on the way. They see birds, flowers, cars, and dogs. + +One morning, the sky is very clear. Lily and Max can see the sun and the clouds. They can also see a big hill far away. + +"Look, Max, a hill!" Lily says. + +"What is a hill?" Max asks. + +"A hill is like a big bump on the ground. You can walk up and down a hill. It is fun," Lily says. + +"I want to walk on the hill. Can we go there, Mom?" Max says. + +Mom smiles and says, "Maybe another day, Max. The hill is too far for us to walk today. But we can walk to the park and play on the slide and the swing. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Max nod and say, "Yes, Mom. That sounds good." + +They hold Mom and Dad's hands and walk to the park. They are happy. They like to walk in the morning. +Anna likes to gaze at the stars at night. She thinks they are pretty and shiny. She wonders what they are and how they got there. Sometimes she makes up stories about them in her head. + +One night, she hears a soft sound from outside her window. She gets up and looks out. She sees a man with a guitar. He is a musician. He is playing a song for the stars. Anna likes his song. It is sweet and sad. + +She opens her window and waves at him. He smiles and waves back. He asks her if she likes his song. She nods and says yes. He tells her he plays for the stars because they are lonely and need a friend. He says he is lonely too. + +Anna feels sorry for him. She asks him if he wants to come in and be her friend. He says he would like that, but he is tired. He has been playing all night. He says he will come back another night and play for her too. + +Anna says okay and tells him good night. She closes her window and goes back to bed. She falls asleep listening to his song. She dreams of the stars and the musician. She thinks they are both pretty and shiny. She hopes they are not too lonely. +Lily and Tom were bored at home. They wanted to go out and play, but it was too hot and sunny. Their mom said they had to stay inside and drink water. + +"Can we do something fun, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe we can play a game, or read a book, or draw a picture," mom suggested. + +But Lily and Tom did not like those ideas. They wanted to do something different and exciting. + +"I know!" Tom said. "Let's go to the beach!" + +"The beach?" mom said. "But it's so hot and sunny. And we don't have any swimsuits or towels or sunscreen." + +"We don't need those things, mom," Tom said. "We can just wear our clothes and play in the sand and water. It will be fun!" + +Mom thought for a moment. She knew that going to the beach was unusual for them, but she also wanted to make her children happy. And maybe the beach would be cooler and breezier than their home. + +"Okay," mom said. "But we have to be careful and not stay too long. And we have to wear hats and sunglasses and drink lots of water." + +Lily and Tom cheered and ran to get their hats and sunglasses. They were so happy to go to the beach. They hoped to see some fish and shells and crabs. They did not know that the beach had a surprise for them. A big, friendly, unusual surprise. A surprise that would make their day even more fun. +Ben and Lily were hungry. They wanted a snack. They looked in the fridge. They saw some cheese, some grapes, and some celery. + +"Can we have cheese and grapes?" Ben asked. + +"No, we need to eat celery first," Lily said. "Mommy said celery is good for us. It makes us strong and healthy." + +Ben made a face. He did not like celery. He thought it was bitter and crunchy. He wanted something sweet and soft. + +"I don't want celery," he said. "It is yucky. Cheese and grapes are yummy." + +He reached for the cheese. Lily slapped his hand. + +"Ow! That hurt!" Ben cried. + +"Stop being foolish," Lily said. "You have to eat celery. Mommy will be mad if you don't." + +She took a big bite of celery. She smiled. She wanted to show Ben that celery was not bad. + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw her smile. He thought she was teasing him. He felt angry. He grabbed a piece of celery. He threw it at Lily. + +"Hey! Don't do that!" Lily shouted. + +The celery hit Lily in the face. It made a mess. Some of it fell on the floor. Some of it stuck to her hair. + +Ben laughed. He thought it was funny. He threw another piece of celery. + +Lily screamed. She threw some celery back at Ben. + +Soon, they were having a celery fight. They threw celery at each other. They did not care about the mess. They did not care about the snack. They only cared about the fun. + +They did not hear Mommy come home. They did not see her open the fridge. They did not notice her angry face. + +"What are you doing?" Mommy yelled. + +Ben and Lily stopped. They looked at Mommy. They saw her angry face. They felt scared. + +They looked at the fridge. They saw the cheese and the grapes. They saw the celery. They saw the mess. + +They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had eaten the celery. They wished they had not been foolish. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a green ball under a tree. It was shiny and bouncy. They decided to share it and take turns throwing it. + +"Look, Anna, I can throw it very high!" Ben said. He threw the ball as hard as he could. It flew up in the air and landed on a branch. "Oh no, our ball is stuck!" Anna said. They tried to reach it, but it was too high. + +They were sad and scared. They did not want to lose their ball. They did not know what to do. They hugged each other and cried. "Don't worry, Ben, we will get our ball back," Anna said. She tried to comfort him. + +Then, they heard a voice. "Hello, little ones, do you need some help?" It was a man with a big ladder. He was wearing a green hat and a green shirt. He smiled at them. "I saw your ball on the tree. I can get it for you. What is your name?" + +"I'm Anna and this is Ben. Thank you, mister, you are very kind," Anna said. Ben nodded and wiped his tears. The man climbed the ladder and got the ball. He gave it to them and said, "Here you go, enjoy your ball. And remember, green is the color of hope." + +Anna and Ben were happy and grateful. They thanked the man and ran to play with their ball. They learned that sometimes, things go wrong, but there is always someone who can help. And they always had each other to comfort. They never forgot the man with the green hat and the green shirt. He was their hero. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together and draw pictures. One day, they found a big box of crayons in the classroom. There were many colors: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. + +"Wow, look at all these crayons!" Lily said. "Can we use them?" + +"Yes, we can," Max said. "But we have to share them and be careful. They are not ours. They belong to the teacher." + +Lily and Max nodded. They each picked a crayon and started to draw on a piece of paper. Lily chose a pink crayon and drew a flower. Max chose a brown crayon and drew a bear. + +After a while, Lily wanted to draw a butterfly. She needed a purple crayon, but she did not have one. She looked at Max's paper and saw that he had a purple crayon. + +"Max, can you lend me your purple crayon, please?" Lily asked. "I want to draw a butterfly." + +"Sure, Lily, you can have it," Max said. "But can you lend me your pink crayon, please? I want to draw a heart." + +"Okay, Max, you can have it," Lily said. "Thank you for lending me your purple crayon." + +They swapped crayons and finished their drawings. Lily's butterfly was adorable. Max's heart was cute. They were very happy with their pictures. + +They showed their pictures to the teacher. The teacher smiled and praised them. + +"Wow, Lily and Max, you are very good at drawing. And you are very good at sharing. I'm proud of you," the teacher said. + +Lily and Max smiled and hugged each other. They were best friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. But they do not like to eat their food. They always say, "No, thank you" when Mom puts food on their plates. + +One day, Mom makes a yellow cake for dessert. It smells good and looks yummy. Lily and Ben want to eat the cake. But Mom says, "No, you have to eat your dinner first. Then you can have some cake." + +Lily and Ben look at their plates. They see green beans, carrots, and chicken. They do not want to eat them. They want to eat the cake. They think of a plan. They say, "Mom, can we feed Spot? He looks hungry." + +Mom says, "Okay, but only a little bit. He already had his food. And you have to eat your food, too." + +Lily and Ben take their plates and go to Spot. They give him some green beans, some carrots, and some chicken. Spot is happy. He eats the food. Lily and Ben smile. They think they are clever. + +They go back to the table. They say, "Mom, we ate our food. Can we have some cake now?" + +Mom looks at their plates. They are empty. She says, "Wow, you ate your food very fast. You must have been hungry." + +She goes to the kitchen to get the cake. But when she comes back, she sees something. She sees Spot. He is lying on the floor. He looks sick. He has a tummy ache. He ate too much food. + +Mom says, "Oh, no! What did you do? You did not eat your food. You gave it to Spot. That was not nice. That was not good for him. He is not supposed to eat your food. He has his own food. Now he is sick. And you are not getting any cake." + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They see Spot. He looks sad. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Spot. We did not mean to hurt him. We just wanted some cake." + +Mom says, "I know you wanted some cake. But you have to eat your food first. Your food is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. And you have to be kind to Spot. He is your friend. He loves you. You have to love him, too." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We will eat our food next time. And we will be kind to Spot. Can we hug him and say sorry?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But be gentle. He needs some rest. And maybe later, if he feels better, you can have a small piece of cake." + +Lily and Ben hug Spot and say sorry. They hope he feels better soon. They learn their lesson. They learn to eat their food and to be kind to their dog. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big green tree with many birds. They wanted to see the birds up close. + +They climbed the tree very carefully. They saw a nest with three eggs. They were blue and shiny. They heard a loud chirp. A bird was flying to the nest. It was the mother bird. + +"Hello, bird!" Lily said. "We like your eggs. They are pretty." + +The bird was angry. She did not want Lily and Ben near her eggs. She flapped her wings and pecked at them. She wanted them to go away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily and Ben cried. "The bird is hurting us. We are sorry, bird. We will leave." + +But they were too scared to climb down. They were stuck in the tree. They called for help. + +"Help, help, help!" Lily and Ben shouted. "We are in the tree. The bird is mad. We want to go down." + +Sam was walking his dog, Spot. He heard Lily and Ben's cries. He looked up and saw them in the tree. He saw the bird too. + +"Don't worry, Lily and Ben!" Sam said. "I will rescue you. Spot, stay here. I will be back soon." + +Sam climbed the tree. He was brave and strong. He reached Lily and Ben. He helped them down. He was careful not to touch the eggs or the bird. + +"Thank you, Sam!" Lily and Ben said. "You are a hero. You saved us from the bird. We are grateful." + +"You're welcome, Lily and Ben!" Sam said. "But next time, don't climb the tree. The bird is protecting her eggs. She is scared of you. You should respect her home." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They hugged Sam and Spot. They went back to play in the park. They stayed away from the tree. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Tom were going to visit their grandma, who lived far away. They had to pack their bags and get ready for the long trip. Lily loved her grandma, but she did not want to leave her pet bird, Sunny, behind. She wanted to take Sunny with her, in his birdcage. + +"Please, Mom, can I bring Sunny?" Lily asked. "He will be lonely and sad without me." +