diff --git "a/TinyStories_866.txt" "b/TinyStories_866.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_866.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once upon a time, there was a happy octopus. He liked to swim in the ocean and play with his friends. One day, the octopus felt cold and started to shiver. He didn't like it, so he decided to find a warm place to rest. + +The octopus searched and searched until he found a cozy cave. He went inside and felt much better. Suddenly, he heard a playful noise and saw his friends outside. They wanted to play with him, but he was too tired. + +The octopus told his friends that he needed to rest because he was shivering. They understood and promised to come back later when he felt better. The octopus smiled and closed his eyes, feeling warm and cozy in his cave. +Lily liked to play dress up. She had many costumes in her big box. She had a fairy costume, a pirate costume, a princess costume, and more. She liked to cover herself with different clothes and pretend to be someone else. + +One day, she wanted to be a superhero. She found a red cape, a blue shirt, and a yellow belt in her box. She put them on over her dress. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She felt strong and brave. + +She ran to the living room, where her brother Max was playing with his cars. She shouted, "I am Super Lily! I can fly and save the day!" She jumped on the couch and waved her cape. + +Max looked at her and laughed. He said, "You are not a superhero. You are just wearing a costume. And it is too tight. You can't fly or save anything. You are silly." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "I am not silly. I am Super Lily. And you are mean. You need a lesson." She grabbed one of his cars and threw it across the room. + +Max cried and ran to their mom. He said, "Lily is being bad. She threw my car and ruined my game. She is wearing a tight costume and thinks she is a superhero." + +Mom came to the living room and saw the mess. She said, "Lily, what did you do? Why did you throw Max's car? Why are you wearing that costume? You know you have to share and be nice to your brother." + +Lily said, "I am sorry, Mom. I was playing dress up and I wanted to be a superhero. But Max laughed at me and said I was silly. He hurt my feelings." + +Mom said, "I understand, Lily. But you can't throw things or hurt your brother. That is not what superheroes do. Superheroes are kind and helpful. And you can be a superhero without a costume. You can use your imagination and your words." + +Lily said, "You are right, Mom. I was wrong. I will say sorry to Max and help him clean up. And I will use my imagination and my words to be a superhero." + +Mom said, "That's good, Lily. I am proud of you. And you can still wear your costume if you want. But maybe you should find a bigger one. That one looks a bit tight." + +Lily said, "Okay, Mom. Thank you. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love your superhero spirit." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they pretend to be animals. Lily is a cat and Ben is a dog. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat. I can climb and scratch," Lily says. + +"Woof, woof, I am a dog. I can run and bark," Ben says. + +They have fun acting like animals. But then, Ben sees a bone. He wants the bone. He runs to the bone and grabs it. + +"Hey, that is my bone. Give it back," Lily says. + +"No, it is my bone. I am a dog. Dogs like bones," Ben says. + +He is rude to Lily. He does not share. He does not listen. He growls at Lily. + +Lily is sad and angry. She does not like Ben's act. She thinks of a message. She writes on a paper: "Ben is not my friend. He is mean. He is a bad dog." + +She shows the paper to Ben. Ben is shocked. He sees Lily's message. He feels sorry. He does not want to lose Lily's friendship. + +He says to Lily: "I am sorry, Lily. I was rude. I should share. You can have the bone. You are my friend. You are a good cat." + +He gives the bone to Lily. He smiles at Lily. Lily smiles back. She is happy. She tears the paper. She says to Ben: "Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. You are my friend. You are a good dog." + +They hug. They are friends again. They continue to play. They act like other animals. They have fun. +Lily and Sam went to the big store with Mom. They liked the big store. It had many things to see and touch. Mom gave them a cart to push. They put things in the cart. + +"Look, Sam, apples!" Lily said. She liked apples. They were red and sweet. She picked one and put it in the cart. + +"No, Lily, you have to pick more," Sam said. He liked apples too. He picked two and put them in the cart. + +"More, more!" Lily said. She picked three and put them in the cart. + +"Stop, stop!" Sam said. He saw the cart was full of apples. "We have too many apples. Mom will be mad." + +Lily and Sam looked at the cart. It was full of apples. They did not have room for other things. They felt bad. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. They saw Mom coming. She had an open bag in her hand. She smiled. + +"It's okay, Lily and Sam," she said. "You like apples, I know. But we don't need so many. Let's put some back and get other things. Then we can go home and eat some apples." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They helped Mom put some apples back. They got other things. They put them in the cart. They were happy. They went home and ate some apples. They were yummy. +Sam and Mia are friends. They go to school together. They like to play and learn. But there is a big boy who is mean to them. He is crazy. He takes their toys and pushes them. He makes them cry. + +One day, the big boy comes to Sam and Mia. He wants their crayons. He says, "Give me your crayons, or I will hit you." Sam and Mia are scared. They do not want to give their crayons. They like to draw and color. + +Sam says, "No, these are our crayons. You cannot have them." He tries to protect Mia and their crayons. He holds them tight. The big boy gets angry. He raises his hand to hit Sam. + +But then, the teacher sees what is happening. She runs to them. She says, "Stop! What are you doing? You cannot hit Sam. You cannot take their crayons. That is not nice. That is not how we treat our friends." + +The big boy lowers his hand. He looks at the teacher. He is afraid. He knows he did something bad. He says, "I'm sorry. I was just joking." He runs away. + +The teacher hugs Sam and Mia. She says, "You are very brave, Sam. You protected Mia and your crayons. You are a good friend. And you are very kind, Mia. You shared your crayons with Sam. You are a good friend, too. I am proud of you both." + +Sam and Mia smile. They say, "Thank you, teacher. We are sorry the big boy was mean to us. We do not like him. He is crazy." + +The teacher says, "It's okay. He needs to learn how to be nice. Maybe he will be better tomorrow. But you do not have to play with him if you do not want to. You can play with your other friends. They are nice. They like you. And I like you, too." + +Sam and Mia say, "We like you, too, teacher. You are the best. Can we draw and color now?" + +The teacher says, "Yes, you can. Here are some more crayons. Have fun. And remember, I am here if you need me." + +Sam and Mia say, "Thank you, teacher. You are very nice. You protect us. You are not crazy." They take the crayons and go to their table. They draw and color. They are happy. They are friends. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a tall man with a big hat and a long coat. He had a bag of candy in his hand. He smiled at them and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want some candy? It tastes very good." + +Sam and Mia liked candy, but they also knew the rule. They should not talk to strangers or take things from them. They shook their heads and said, "No, thank you. We have to go home soon." + +The tall man did not like their answer. He frowned and said, "Don't be rude. I have a lot of candy here. You can have as much as you want. Come with me. I will show you something fun." + +He reached out his hand to grab Sam and Mia. They were scared and tried to run away. But the tall man was faster and stronger. He caught them and put them in his bag. He laughed and said, "Ha ha ha. You are mine now. I will take you to my house and make you my pets." + +Sam and Mia cried and screamed. They wanted to go home. They wanted their mom and dad. They wanted a hero to save them. + +They did not know that someone was watching them. It was Rex, the park ranger's dog. Rex was a big and brave dog. He saw the tall man take Sam and Mia. He did not like that. He barked and ran after him. He bit his leg and made him drop the bag. He freed Sam and Mia and licked their faces. He wagged his tail and said, "Woof woof. Don't worry. I am here. I am your hero." + +Sam and Mia hugged Rex and thanked him. They were happy and relieved. They ran to the park ranger and told him what happened. The park ranger called the police and they came and arrested the tall man. They said he was a bad man who wanted to hurt children. They said Rex was a good dog who saved the day. + +Sam and Mia went home with their mom and dad. They gave Rex a big bone and a lot of hugs. They said he was their hero and their friend. They said he tasted like love. +Lily and Mom went to the store. Lily liked the store. It had many things to see and touch. Lily saw a big bear. It was soft and brown. Lily wanted the bear. + +"Mom, can I have the bear?" Lily asked. + +Mom looked at the bear. It was very big. Mom said, "No, Lily. The bear is too big. We have no room for it at home." + +Lily was sad. She hugged the bear. She did not want to let go. + +A man came to Lily and Mom. He worked at the store. He had a badge and a smile. He said, "Hello, I am Ben. Do you need any help?" + +Mom said, "No, thank you. We are just looking." + +Ben said, "I see you like the bear. It is a nice bear. But it is also very expensive. Do you have enough money to buy it?" + +Lily shook her head. She had no money. She only had a piggy bank at home. + +Ben said, "I have an idea. Why don't you leave the bear here with me? I will take good care of it. And you can come back another day, when you have enough money. Then you can buy the bear and take it home. How does that sound?" + +Lily looked at Mom. Mom nodded. She said, "That is a good idea, Ben. Thank you for being so nice. Lily, do you trust Ben? He will keep the bear safe for you." + +Lily looked at Ben. He had kind eyes and a friendly voice. Lily trusted Ben. She said, "Okay, Ben. I will come back for the bear. Please don't give it to anyone else." + +Ben said, "I promise, Lily. The bear is yours. I will put a tag on it with your name. Come back soon, okay?" + +Lily smiled. She gave the bear one last hug. She said, "Bye, bear. I will see you soon. Bye, Ben. Thank you." + +Lily and Mom left the store. Lily was happy. She knew she would get the bear someday. She trusted Ben. He was a nice man. He worked at the store. +Tim and Mia were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big picnic basket on a bench. It had a red cloth over it. + +"Look, Tim, lunch!" Mia said. She ran to the basket and lifted the cloth. She saw many yummy things: sandwiches, apples, cookies, juice. + +"Wow, Mia, let's eat!" Tim said. He followed her and grabbed a sandwich. They sat on the grass and ate. + +They did not see the old lady who owned the basket. She was walking her dog. When she came back, she was very angry. She saw Tim and Mia eating her lunch. + +"Hey, you naughty children! That's my lunch! How dare you steal it!" she shouted. She grabbed the cloth and tried to cover the basket. But it was too late. Tim and Mia had eaten almost everything. + +They were scared. They dropped the food and ran away. They did not say sorry. They did not look back. + +The old lady was sad. She had no lunch. She had made it for her charming grandson, who was visiting her. He was waiting for her at home. She had nothing to give him. + +She cried. She wished Tim and Mia had been nice. She wished they had asked her before taking her lunch. She wished they had shared it with her and her grandson. She wished they had been friends. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. Today, they have a new toy. It is a big bus. The bus is red and shiny. It has many seats and windows. It is a fancy bus. + +Tom and Lily want to play with the bus. They both grab the bus at the same time. They pull and tug. They do not want to share. + +"Let go! It is my bus!" Tom says. + +"No, it is my bus!" Lily says. + +They are angry and loud. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Lily fighting over the bus. + +"Stop! Stop!" Mom says. "You have to share. The bus is for both of you. You can take turns. You can play together. You can have fun." + +Tom and Lily look at Mom. They feel sorry. They let go of the bus. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily says. + +Mom smiles. She hugs Tom and Lily. She gives them the bus. + +"Here you go. You can play with the bus. But you have to be nice. You have to say please and thank you. You have to be happy." + +Tom and Lily nod. They say thank you to Mom. They say please and thank you to each other. They play with the bus. They pretend to drive and ride. They make beep and zoom sounds. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big black dog in the park. The dog is friendly and wants to play too. He runs after Tom and Mia and barks. + +Tom and Mia are not scared of the dog. They think he is fun. They throw a ball for the dog and he brings it back. They pet the dog and he licks their faces. They laugh and hug the dog. + +But then, a man comes to the park. He is the dog's owner. He is angry and shouts at Tom and Mia. He says they have to pay for playing with his dog. He says his dog is not a toy. He says his dog is very expensive and special. + +Tom and Mia are confused and sad. They do not have any money to pay the man. They do not understand why he is so mean. They love the dog and the dog loves them. They do not want to leave the dog. + +The man grabs the dog's leash and pulls him away. The dog whines and tries to stay with Tom and Mia. The man kicks the dog and makes him go. The dog cries and looks at Tom and Mia with sad eyes. + +Tom and Mia feel very bad. They sit on the ground and cry. They wish they could play with the dog again. They wish the man was nice and not mean. They wish the dog was happy and not hurt. They hope the dog will come back to the park someday. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to pretend they were drivers and go on adventures. + +One day, they found a big gray car in the garage. It was their dad's car. They wanted to play with it, but they knew they were not allowed. + +"Can we play with the gray car?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, we can't. Dad said it is not a toy. It is only for grown-ups." Lily said. + +"But it looks so fun. It has wheels and doors and a horn. Maybe we can just sit inside and pretend." Ben said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She was curious too. She looked around and saw that no one was watching. + +"Okay, but only for a little bit. And we have to be very quiet and careful." She said. + +They opened the door and climbed inside the gray car. They felt very big and excited. They took turns holding the steering wheel and making engine noises. They pressed the buttons and turned the knobs. They honked the horn and laughed. + +They did not see their dad coming back from the store. He heard the horn and saw his car moving. He was very angry and surprised. He ran to the garage and opened the door. + +"Ben! Lily! What are you doing in my car?" He shouted. + +The twins were scared and sorry. They knew they had done something bad. + +"We are sorry, dad. We just wanted to play. We did not hurt your car." Ben said. + +"We were pretending to be drivers. We like your gray car." Lily said. + +Dad sighed and shook his head. He was glad they were not hurt, but he was also disappointed. + +"You know you are not allowed to play with my car. It is dangerous and expensive. You could have broken something or hurt yourselves. You have to listen to me and follow the rules." He said. + +He took them out of the car and gave them a hug. He was not too mad, but he wanted them to learn. + +"I love you, but you have to be more careful and respectful. You have your own cars to play with. They are safer and more fun for you. Do you understand?" He said. + +The twins nodded and said they were sorry again. They hugged their dad and said they loved him too. They promised to never play with his car again. They went back to their room and played with their own cars. They still pretended to be drivers, but they used their imagination instead. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. They saw a big house with a fence and a garden. They wondered who lived there. + +"Maybe a king or a queen," Lily said. + +"Or a princess or a prince," Ben said. + +They walked closer to the fence and saw a lady sitting on a bench. She had a big hat and a long dress. She looked sad. + +"Hello, lady," Lily said. "Why are you sad?" + +The lady looked at them and smiled a little. "Hello, children. I'm sad because I'm lonely. I have a lot of money and things, but no friends or family." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for the lady. They thought she was rich, but not happy. + +"Money and things are not enough," Lily said. "You need love and fun." + +"Yes, you're right," the lady said. "But I don't know how to make friends. Everyone admires me, but no one likes me." + +"We like you," Ben said. "You have a nice smile and a pretty hat. Do you want to play with us?" + +The lady was surprised and touched. She nodded and got up from the bench. She followed Lily and Ben to the swings and the slide. They laughed and talked and had a good time. + +The lady felt a warm spirit in her heart. She thanked Lily and Ben for being kind and friendly. She asked them to come back and visit her again. + +Lily and Ben agreed and hugged the lady. They said goodbye and ran back to their mom. + +They learned that being rich is not the same as being happy. And that being happy is not the same as having a lot of money and things. They were glad they met the lady and made a new friend. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy boats in the pond. They pretended they were sailors and explorers, and they had many adventures. One day, they found a big, shiny ring in the water. It was very pretty and sparkly. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said, holding up the ring. "It must be a treasure!" + +"Can I see?" Mia asked, reaching for the ring. "It's so beautiful!" + +Ben gave her the ring and smiled. "Do you like it?" + +Mia nodded and put the ring on her finger. "It fits me!" + +Ben had an idea. He remembered something he heard his parents say. "Do you want to play marriage?" he asked. + +Mia looked at him and tilted her head. "What is marriage?" + +Ben shrugged. "I don't know. But I think it means you like someone a lot and you give them a ring and you sail together." + +Mia smiled. "That sounds fun. I like you a lot, Ben. You are very attractive." + +Ben blushed. "You are very attractive too, Mia. Let's play marriage then." + +They took their toy boats and sailed them around the pond. They pretended they were married and happy. They did not know what marriage really meant, but they knew they liked each other and the ring and the boats. They had a lot of fun. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing near the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. But they did not see that the rain had made the river very big and fast. The water was coming closer and closer to the bank. + +"Look, Ben, the water is so high!" Lily said. "Maybe we should go back to the house." + +Ben shook his head. "No, I want to play more. It is fun here. Don't be scared, Lily." + +Lily was scared, but she did not want to upset Ben. She stayed with him and threw more stones. But soon, the water was too high and it reached their feet. They tried to run, but the water was stronger. It pushed them and made them fall. They cried for help. + +"Help, help, we are in a flood!" they shouted. + +Their mom heard them and ran to the river. She saw them in the water and was very worried. She grabbed a big stick and threw it to them. "Hold on to the stick, Ben and Lily! I will pull you out!" she said. + +Ben and Lily held on to the stick and their mom pulled them out. They were wet and cold and scared. Their mom hugged them and took them to the house. She gave them warm clothes and soup and kissed them. + +"I am so glad you are safe, Ben and Lily. But you should have listened to Lily. She was right. The river was dangerous. You should never play near the water when it rains. You could have drowned. Do you understand?" she said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt sorry for what they did. They looked at each other and said, "We are sorry, mom. We were wrong. We will listen to you and to each other. We will not play near the water when it rains. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. And I am proud of you for saying sorry and learning from your mistake. That is very brave and good. Now, let's have some cookies and read a story." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the children to listen to their parents and to each other, to be careful near the water, and to apologize and learn from their mistakes. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new boy. He is chubby and has curly hair. He is sitting on a bench with a big book. + +"Who is he?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Let's go and meet him," Ben says. + +They walk to the bench and say hello to the boy. + +"Hello, I'm Lily and this is Ben. What is your name?" Lily asks. + +"Hello, I'm Max. I like to read books," Max says. + +"What book are you reading?" Ben asks. + +"It's a book about animals. Do you like animals?" Max asks. + +"Yes, we do. We have a dog and a cat at home. What is your favorite animal?" Lily asks. + +"I like elephants. They are big and strong and have long noses. Do you want to see a picture of an elephant?" Max asks. + +"Yes, please," Lily and Ben say. + +Max shows them a picture of an elephant in his book. They look at it and smile. + +"Wow, it's so big and gray. Can we touch it?" Ben asks. + +"No, you can't. It's only a picture. But maybe one day we can go to the zoo and see a real elephant," Max says. + +"That would be fun. Can we be your friends?" Lily asks. + +"Of course. I like to make new friends. Do you want to play with me?" Max asks. + +"Yes, we do. What do you want to play?" Lily and Ben ask. + +"Let's play hide and seek. I'll count to ten and you hide. Then I'll try to find you," Max says. + +"Okay, let's play. Come on, Ben, let's hide," Lily says. + +They run away and hide behind a tree. Max counts to ten and then looks for them. He finds them and they laugh. They play hide and seek for a long time. They have fun and become good friends. They ask each other many questions and learn new things. They are happy to meet each other. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake with candles and many friends to play with. She wanted to eat the cake and share it with everyone. + +But Sam was worried. He did not like cake. He only liked bread and cheese. He did not want to eat the cake and make Lily sad. He did not know what to do. + +He went to Lily and said, "Lily, can I tell you something?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Sam, what is it?" + +Sam said, "Lily, I do not like cake. I only like bread and cheese. Can I have some bread and cheese instead of cake?" + +Lily looked at Sam and said, "Sam, it is okay. You do not have to eat cake if you do not like it. You can have some bread and cheese. I have some in the kitchen. I like you, Sam, and I want you to be happy." + +Sam felt relieved and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. I like you, too, and I want you to be happy." + +They hugged and went to the kitchen. Lily gave Sam some bread and cheese and Sam gave Lily a big bite of his cheese. They both laughed and enjoyed their food. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to be honest and respectful of other people's preferences. You can still be friends even if you like different things. +Sara and her mom were going to the zoo. They had to take the subway to get there. Sara liked the subway. It was fast and loud and had many colors. + +"Mom, can I sit by the window?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey, if there is a free seat," her mom said. + +They got on the subway and looked for a seat. There was one by the window, but a man was sitting there. He had a big hat and a long coat. + +"Excuse me, sir, can my daughter sit by the window?" Sara's mom asked. She was polite. + +The man looked at Sara and smiled. He was polite too. + +"Of course, little lady, you can have my seat," he said. He got up and gave Sara his seat. + +"Thank you, sir, you are very kind," Sara's mom said. + +"Thank you, sir, you are very nice," Sara said. + +Sara sat by the window and watched the subway go by. She saw many things: buildings, cars, trees, people. She was happy. + +She and her mom had a fun day at the zoo. They saw many animals: lions, monkeys, elephants, penguins. They learned many things. + +They took the subway back home. Sara was tired, but she still liked the subway. She hoped to see the man with the big hat and the long coat again. She wanted to say hello and thank you. She was polite. +Tom and Lily were going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They were very happy because they were going to fly in a big plane and see Grandma and Grandpa. They had a big bag with their clothes and toys. + +At the airport, there were many people and many noises. Tom and Lily saw other big planes and little cars and buses. They followed Mom and Dad to a place where a man looked at their tickets and bags. The man was not nice. He said their bag was too big and they had to pay more money. + +Mom and Dad were not happy. They said the bag was not too big and they did not have more money. They argued with the man for a long time. Tom and Lily were bored and scared. They did not like the man. They wanted to go to Grandma and Grandpa. + +Tom had an idea. He whispered to Lily, "Let's squeeze the bag and make it smaller. Then the man will let us go." Lily nodded. They both grabbed the bag and tried to squeeze it. They pushed and pulled and twisted and squashed. They did not see that the bag was open and their clothes and toys were falling out. + +The man saw what they were doing and shouted, "Stop! Stop! You are making a mess! You are stupid children!" He came to take the bag away from them. But Tom and Lily did not let go. They squeezed the bag harder and harder. The bag ripped and everything came out. The man was very angry. He said, "Now you have to pay even more money! You have to pay for the bag too!" + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw the bag and the clothes and the toys and the man. They were very surprised and very sorry. They said, "Oh no! What have you done? You have ruined our bag and our things! You are naughty children!" + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They did not mean to ruin the bag and the things. They only wanted to help. They said, "We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We are sorry, Mr. Man. We only wanted to squeeze the bag and make it smaller. We did not know it was open and it would rip. We are not stupid. We are not naughty. We are just little." + +Mom and Dad hugged them and said, "We know, Tom and Lily. We know you are not stupid. We know you are not naughty. We know you are just little. But you have to be careful and listen to us. You have to follow the rules at the airport. You have to respect other people's things. You have to learn from your mistakes." + +The man was still angry, but he saw that Tom and Lily were sorry and little. He said, "Fine, fine. I will let you go this time. But you have to pay for the bag and the extra weight. And you have to pick up your things and put them in a new bag. And you have to hurry up. Your plane is leaving soon." + +Mom and Dad said, "Thank you, Mr. Man. We will pay and we will hurry. We are sorry for the trouble." They picked up their things and put them in a new bag. They paid the man and they ran to their plane. They made it just in time. + +Tom and Lily were glad they made it to the plane. They were glad they were going to see Grandma and Grandpa. They were glad Mom and Dad still loved them. They said, "We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We love you. We will be good on the plane. We will not squeeze anything." + +Mom and Dad said, "We love you too, Tom and Lily. We are proud of you. You are good children. You will have fun with Grandma and Grandpa. And next time, we will not bring such a big bag." They smiled and kissed them and buckled their seat belts. They were ready to fly. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. They use many blocks to stack them up. They are careful not to make the tower fall. + +"Look, Lily, our tower is so high!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, it is. We are good at this!" Lily says. + +They are happy and proud of their tower. They want to make it even higher. They see more blocks on the shelf. They have an urge to get them. They think they can make the tower reach the ceiling. + +"Let's get those blocks, Lily. We can make our tower the best!" Ben says. + +"OK, Ben. But we have to be quiet. Mom is working in the other room. She said we have to play nicely." Lily says. + +They tiptoe to the shelf. They reach for the blocks. But the shelf is too high for them. They cannot get the blocks. They try to jump. They try to climb. They try to use a chair. But they still cannot get the blocks. + +They are sad and frustrated. They want to cry. They want to yell. They want to give up. + +But then they have an idea. They can work together. They can help each other. They can use their skills. + +"Ben, you are good at jumping. You can jump and grab the blocks. I will catch them and put them on the floor." Lily says. + +"Lily, you are good at stacking. You can stack the blocks on the tower. I will hand them to you." Ben says. + +They agree on their plan. They try it out. It works. They are successful. They get the blocks. They make the tower higher. They are happy and proud again. + +"Look, Lily, we did it! Our tower is the best!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, we did. We are a great team!" Lily says. + +They hug and smile. They look at their tower. They are amazed. They hear a clap. They turn around. They see Mom. She is smiling too. + +"Wow, Lily and Ben, your tower is amazing! You are very clever and creative. And you are very cooperative and respectful. I am very proud of you!" Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you!" Lily and Ben say. + +They run to Mom. They hug her. They are happy. They are proud. They are successful. +Sara was very impatient. She wanted to receive a gift from her mom. She asked her mom many times, "When can I have my gift? When can I have my gift?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You have to wait, Sara. Your gift is very special. It is a heart." + +Sara was confused. She said, "A heart? What is a heart? Is it a toy? Is it a candy? Is it a book?" + +Her mom said, "A heart is not a toy, or a candy, or a book. A heart is something that shows love. You have a heart inside you, and I have a heart inside me. We love each other with our hearts." + +Sara said, "Oh, I see. But how can you give me a heart? How can I see it?" + +Her mom said, "You will see, Sara. You will see. Come with me to the living room. I have a surprise for you." + +Sara followed her mom to the living room. There, she saw a big box with a bow. Her mom said, "This is your gift, Sara. Open it and see what is inside." + +Sara opened the box and gasped. Inside was a big, fluffy, pink teddy bear. It had a red heart on its chest. It said, "I love you, Sara." + +Sara hugged the teddy bear and said, "I love you too, teddy bear. Thank you, mom. You gave me a heart. You gave me a heart that shows love." + +Her mom hugged Sara and the teddy bear and said, "You are welcome, Sara. You are my heart. You are my heart that shows love." +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play at the beach. They enjoyed making sand castles, finding shells and splashing in the water. But they were very different. Anna was careful and listened to Mom and Dad. Ben was independent and did what he wanted. + +One day, they went to the beach with Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad told them to stay close and not go too far. Anna nodded and held Mom's hand. Ben shook his head and ran away. He wanted to explore and have fun. + +"Ben, come back!" Anna called. "The tide is coming in!" + +But Ben did not hear her. He was busy digging a hole and finding a crab. He put the crab in his bucket and smiled. He was proud of his catch. + +Anna watched Ben from afar. She was worried. She saw the water getting higher and higher. She saw the waves getting bigger and bigger. She saw a big wave coming towards Ben. + +"Ben, look out!" Anna screamed. + +But Ben did not look. He was busy playing with his crab. He did not see the wave. He did not feel the water. He did not hear Anna. + +The wave crashed over Ben. It knocked him down. It dragged him away. It took his bucket and his crab. It took him. + +Anna cried. Mom and Dad ran. They looked for Ben. They called his name. But they did not find him. He was gone. + +Anna and Ben never played at the beach again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today is a hot day. They are thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go to the water fountain," Lily says. "We can fill our bottles and drink." + +"OK," Ben says. They run to the water fountain. They fill their bottles and drink. They feel better. + +"Look, there is a slide!" Ben says. He points to a big slide. It is shiny and yellow. + +"Let's go to the slide!" Lily says. They run to the slide. They wait for their turn. + +Ben goes first. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He slides down. He smiles. + +"Your turn, Lily!" he says. + +Lily goes next. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She slides down. She screams. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she says. "The slide is hot! It burns my legs!" + +Ben runs to her. He hugs her. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know the slide was hot. Are you OK?" + +Lily cries. She says, "It hurts, Ben. It hurts a lot." + +Ben says, "Let's go to the shade. We can put some water on your legs. It will help." + +They go to the shade. They sit on the grass. Ben pours some water on Lily's legs. Lily says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +Ben says, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good friend, too." + +They hug. They feel better. They decide to play something else. They do not go to the slide again. +Sara and Tom were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books to play with. Sara liked to look at the magazine with pictures of animals. Tom liked to make noises with the cars and trucks. + +"Look, Sara, this is a lion. It is big and scary. It can roar and bite," Tom said, showing Sara the magazine. + +"I don't like lions. They are too scary. I like rabbits. They are soft and cute. They can hop and eat carrots," Sara said, pointing to another page. + +"Rabbits are boring. Lions are fun. They can wash themselves with their tongues. See?" Tom said, licking his hand and rubbing it on his face. + +"Yuck, Tom, that is dirty. You need to wash your face with water and soap. Come on, let's go to the bathroom," Sara said, pulling Tom by the hand. + +"No, I don't want to wash my face. I want to play with the lion. It is not dirty. It is clean and strong," Tom said, resisting Sara. + +"Yes, you do. Mommy said we have to wash our faces before lunch. If you don't, you will get germs and be sick. And the lion will not like you. It will smell you and run away," Sara said, trying to convince Tom. + +"Really? The lion will not like me?" Tom said, looking sad. + +"Really. But if you wash your face, the lion will like you. And I will like you too. And we can play with the lion and the rabbit together. OK?" Sara said, smiling. + +"OK. Fine. Let's go wash our faces. But you have to wash yours too. And then we can play with the magazine," Tom said, agreeing with Sara. + +They went to the bathroom and washed their faces with water and soap. They dried them with a towel and went back to the living room. They looked at the magazine and played with the lion and the rabbit. They were happy and not scared. +Anna liked to look at the mirror in her room. She saw her face, her hair, her eyes, and her smile. She liked to make funny faces and see how they changed in the mirror. She wondered if other people saw her the same way as the mirror did. + +One day, she asked her mom to explain the mirror to her. Her mom said, "The mirror is a shiny thing that shows you what you look like. It is like a picture, but it moves when you move. The mirror can help you see yourself, but it does not show you everything about you." + +Anna was curious. She asked, "What does the mirror not show me, mom?" + +Her mom said, "The mirror does not show you how you feel, or what you think, or what you dream. The mirror does not show you how special and unique you are. You are unique because there is no one else like you in the whole world. You have your own voice, your own heart, your own mind, and your own soul. The mirror can only show you your outside, but your inside is what makes you who you are." + +Anna hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are unique too." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are my unique and beautiful daughter." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. They have many cars and blocks of different colors and shapes. They want to sort them by color and shape. + +"Let's sort the cars by color first," Tom says. "I have a red car, a blue car and a yellow car. What do you have?" + +"I have a green car, a black car and a white car," Sam says. "We can put them in different piles." + +They sort the cars by color and make six piles. Then they sort the blocks by shape and make four piles. They have square blocks, round blocks, triangle blocks and star blocks. + +They are happy with their sorting. They look at the clock. It is noon. They are hungry. + +"Let's go and eat lunch," Tom says. "We can play more after lunch." + +"OK," Sam says. "But we have to put our cars and blocks away first. We don't want to make a mess." + +They start to put their cars and blocks back in their boxes. But then they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. A big dog. A big, mean dog. The dog runs into their room. The dog sees their cars and blocks. The dog likes to chew and bite things. The dog starts to chew and bite their cars and blocks. + +"Stop, dog, stop!" Tom and Sam shout. "Those are our cars and blocks! Go away, dog, go away!" + +But the dog does not listen. The dog does not care. The dog chews and bites their cars and blocks. He breaks them and makes them dirty. He ruins their sorting. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They are angry. They cry. They run to their mom. They tell her what happened. Their mom is sorry. She hugs them. She says she will try to fix their cars and blocks. She says she will find the dog's owner. She says she will make them lunch. + +But Tom and Sam do not feel better. They do not want to eat lunch. They do not want to play anymore. They lost their cars and blocks. They lost their fun. They had a bad day. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a cake with candles and a big balloon. She saw a box with a bow on the table. She ran to the box and opened it. Inside was a furry gift. It was a teddy bear. She hugged the teddy bear and smiled. + +"Thank you, Mommy and Daddy!" she said. "I love my furry gift!" + +"You're welcome, sweetie," Mommy said. "We're glad you like it." + +Lily wanted to play with her teddy bear. She asked Mommy and Daddy if she could go to the park. They said yes. They put on their coats and shoes and went to the car. Lily brought her teddy bear with her. + +At the park, Lily saw a slide and a swing. She wanted to try them. She asked Mommy and Daddy to help her. They said yes. They held her hand and helped her climb the slide. She slid down and laughed. She asked them to push her on the swing. They said yes. They pushed her gently and she swung high and low. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +She looked at her teddy bear and said, "This is fun, right, Teddy?" + +She heard a voice say, "Yes, it is, Lily. I'm happy to be with you." + +She was surprised. She looked at her teddy bear again. He was smiling and talking. She asked him, "You can talk?" + +He said, "Yes, I can, Lily. I'm a magic teddy bear. I'm your special furry gift. I can talk to you and be your friend." + +Lily was amazed. She hugged her teddy bear and said, "Wow, you're amazing, Teddy! I'm so happy to have you!" + +They played some more at the park. They had a lot of fun. They went back home and had some cake. Lily and her teddy bear were very happy. They were the best of friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the backyard. They saw a big grill that their dad used to cook food. They wanted to try it too. + +"Let's bring some food and cook it on the grill," Ben said. + +"Okay, what food should we bring?" Lily asked. + +Ben looked around and saw some apples on the tree. He picked some and put them in a basket. Lily saw some cheese in the fridge. She took some and put it in a bag. + +They brought the food to the grill and turned it on. They put the apples and cheese on the grill. They waited for them to cook. + +But the grill was too hot and the food burned. The apples turned black and the cheese melted. Smoke came out of the grill and made them cough. + +"Uh-oh, this is not good," Ben said. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. + +Their dad heard them and ran to the backyard. He saw the mess and turned off the grill. He was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" he asked. + +"We wanted to cook food on the grill," Ben said. + +"But you don't know how to use the grill. It is not a toy. It is dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or started a fire," dad said. + +"We are sorry, dad. We didn't mean to," Lily said. + +Dad hugged them and said, "I know you were curious, but you should always ask me before you use something that is not yours. And you should never play with fire. It is not safe." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "We understand, dad. We won't do it again." + +Dad smiled and said, "That's good. Now let's clean up this mess and I'll show you how to make some useful food on the grill. How about some burgers and corn?" + +Ben and Lily cheered and said, "Yes, please!" + +They learned their lesson and enjoyed their food with dad. They realized that the grill was not a toy, but a useful tool to make yummy food. And they learned to respect dad's things and ask for permission. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. Ben had a red car and Mia had a blue car. + +"Let's see who can go faster," Ben said. "We can start here and go to the east, where the sun sets." + +"OK," Mia said. "But I will win, because my car is better." + +They set their cars on the grass and got ready to push them. Ben counted to three and they both pushed hard. Their cars zoomed across the garden, making vroom-vroom sounds. + +But then, Ben's car hit a rock and flipped over. Mia's car kept going and reached the east. Mia cheered and jumped up and down. + +"I won, I won!" she shouted. "You lost, you lost!" + +Ben felt embarrassed. He did not like to lose. He picked up his car and looked at it. It had a scratch on the side. + +"It's not fair," he said. "Your car had no rocks in the way. And my car is hurt now." + +Mia saw that Ben was sad. She felt sorry for him. She did not want to make him feel bad. + +"Hey, Ben, don't be sad," she said. "It was just a game. Your car is still cool. And look, the sun is setting. It's so pretty. Let's watch it together." + +She gave him a hug and they sat down on the grass. They watched the sun set in the east. It made the sky orange and pink and purple. They smiled and forgot about the race. They were friends again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they play loud games, like running and jumping. Sometimes they play quiet games, like hiding and finding. + +One day, they play a quiet game in their room. They have a big box. They put a blanket over the box. They make a secret fort. They crawl inside the fort. They whisper to each other. + +"Shh, we are spies," Anna whispers. "We have a mission." + +"What is our mission?" Ben whispers. + +"We have to find the cookie jar," Anna whispers. "It is in the kitchen. But we have to be very quiet. Mom and Dad are in the living room. They do not know we are spies." + +"OK, let's go," Ben whispers. "But how do we get out of the fort?" + +"Easy," Anna whispers. "We lift the blanket a little bit. We look around. We wait for the right moment. Then we sneak out." + +They lift the blanket a little bit. They look around. They see their cat, Fluffy, sleeping on the bed. They see their toys, books, and clothes on the floor. They do not see Mom and Dad. + +"Ready?" Anna whispers. + +"Ready," Ben whispers. + +They sneak out of the fort. They tiptoe to the door. They open the door a little bit. They peek outside. They see the hallway. They do not see Mom and Dad. + +"Come on," Anna whispers. + +"OK," Ben whispers. + +They sneak out of the door. They tiptoe to the stairs. They go down the stairs. They peek into the living room. They see Mom and Dad watching TV. They do not see the cookie jar. + +"Where is it?" Ben whispers. + +"I don't know," Anna whispers. "Maybe it is in the cupboard." + +They sneak into the kitchen. They look around. They see the fridge, the stove, the sink, and the table. They see the cupboard. They see the cookie jar on top of the cupboard. + +"There it is," Anna whispers. + +"But it is too high," Ben whispers. + +"Easy," Anna whispers. "We use a chair." + +They drag a chair to the cupboard. They climb on the chair. They reach for the cookie jar. They grab the cookie jar. They open the cookie jar. They see the cookies. + +"Yay, we did it," Anna whispers. + +"Yum, cookies," Ben whispers. + +They take a cookie each. They bite into the cookies. They smile. + +"Crunch, crunch, crunch," they say. + +They do not whisper. They do not hear Mom and Dad. They do not see Mom and Dad. But Mom and Dad hear them. Mom and Dad see them. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Mom says. + +"Oops," Anna and Ben say. + +They drop the cookies. They drop the cookie jar. The cookie jar breaks. The cookies scatter. The chair falls. They fall. + +"Ouch," Anna and Ben say. + +Mom and Dad run to the kitchen. They see the mess. They see Anna and Ben. They are not happy. + +"Anna, Ben, what have you done?" Dad says. + +"We are sorry," Anna and Ben say. + +"We were playing a quiet game," Anna says. + +"We were spies," Ben says. + +"We wanted cookies," they say. + +Mom and Dad sigh. They shake their heads. They hug Anna and Ben. + +"We love you, but you have to be careful," Mom says. + +"And you have to ask before you take cookies," Dad says. + +"OK," Anna and Ben say. + +They help Mom and Dad clean up the mess. They say sorry to Fluffy, who is awake now. They go back to their room. They do not play a quiet game. They play a loud game. They laugh and shout. + +They are happy. They are twins. They like to play together. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their net. They used it to catch bugs and fish in the pond. One day, they saw a big frog sitting on a rock. They wanted to catch it and look at it. + +"Let's use the net to get the frog," Tom said. "You hold one side and I hold the other." + +"OK," Lily said. They crept up to the rock with the net. They tried to be quiet and careful, but the frog saw them. It jumped into the water with a splash. + +"Oh no, we missed it!" Tom said. He was sad. + +"Maybe we can guess where it will come up," Lily said. She was smart. She looked at the water and saw some bubbles. "There, I see it! It's over there!" + +They ran to the other side of the pond with the net. They threw the net over the bubbles and pulled it up. They hoped they caught the frog. + +But they did not catch the frog. They caught a big, wet, angry cat. The cat hissed and scratched and bit. It was very mad. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom and Lily said. They let go of the net and ran away. They were scared and hurt. + +They learned a lesson. They should not be careless with their net. They should not try to catch things that do not want to be caught. They should be kind and gentle to animals. And they should never guess where a frog will come up. +Tom was a stubborn boy. He did not like to listen to his mom and dad. He always wanted to do what he wanted to do. One day, he went to the zoo with his mom and dad. They saw many animals, like monkeys, elephants, and giraffes. Tom liked the animals, but he wanted to see the lion. + +"Can we see the lion, please?" Tom asked his mom and dad. + +"Not now, Tom. The lion is sleeping. We have to be quiet and not bother him. Maybe we can see him later, when he wakes up," his mom said. + +"But I want to see him now!" Tom said. He was not happy. He did not want to wait. He saw a fence with a sign that said "Lion". He ran to the fence and climbed over it. He did not see his mom and dad calling him to come back. + +Tom saw the lion. He was big and brown and had a long mane. He was lying on a rock, with his eyes closed. Tom thought he was cute. He wanted to touch him. He walked closer to the lion, and reached out his hand. + +The lion opened his eyes. He saw Tom. He was not happy. He roared loudly and showed his teeth. He was angry and hungry. He wanted to eat Tom. + +Tom was scared. He screamed and ran away. He wanted to go back to his mom and dad. He regretted being stubborn and not listening to them. He hoped the lion would not catch him. + +His mom and dad saw him. They were scared too. They ran to the fence and helped him over it. They hugged him and checked if he was hurt. They were glad he was safe. They were also angry and sad. They scolded him for being naughty and dangerous. + +"Tom, you were very bad. You could have been hurt by the lion. You could have made him hurt too. You have to listen to us and follow the rules. We love you and we want you to be safe. Do you understand?" his mom said. + +Tom nodded. He was sorry. He said he was sorry to his mom and dad. He said he was sorry to the lion. He learned his lesson. He would not be stubborn again. He would listen to his mom and dad. He would be a good boy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. One day, they saw a new truck in front of their house. It had a big sign that said "Tree Cutters". + +"Who are they?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are here to cut some trees," Ben said. + +"Why would they do that? Trees are nice and pretty," Anna said. + +They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Mom, who are the tree cutters?" they asked. + +"Hello, sweeties. They are here to cut some of the old and sick trees in our yard. They are making room for new and healthy ones," mom said. + +"But we like the old and sick trees. They are our friends. We play with them and talk to them," Ben said. + +"I know, honey. But sometimes we have to let go of things that are not good for us anymore. The old and sick trees might fall and hurt someone or something. The new and healthy ones will grow and make our yard more beautiful," mom said. + +Anna and Ben did not like this answer. They wanted to keep the old and sick trees. They decided to go outside and say goodbye to them. They put on their coats and hats and ran to the yard. + +They saw the tree cutters with big machines and tools. They were cutting some of the trees and putting them in the truck. Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. They ran to their favorite tree, a big pine that had a hole in its trunk. They hugged the pine and cried. + +"Please don't cut our pine. He is our best friend. We love him," Anna said. + +"Yeah, he is our best friend. We play hide and seek with him. We make forts with his branches. We wave to him every morning and night," Ben said. + +The tree cutters heard them and stopped. They looked at the twins and the pine. They felt sorry for them. They walked to them and smiled. + +"Hello, kids. We are sorry to make you sad. We are just doing our job. We have to cut some of the trees that are old and sick. They are not safe and healthy anymore," one of them said. + +"But our pine is not old and sick. He is strong and happy. He is our best friend. Please don't cut him," Anna said. + +The tree cutters looked at the pine. They saw that it had a hole in its trunk, but it also had green needles and cones. It looked like it still had some life in it. + +"Maybe you are right, kid. Maybe this pine is not so bad. Maybe he can stay for a while longer. What do you think, boss?" the other one said. + +The boss looked at the pine and the twins. He thought for a moment. He saw that the twins loved the pine very much. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. + +"Okay, kids. You win. We will not cut your pine. He can stay with you. But you have to promise to take good care of him. You have to water him and talk to him and keep him company. Can you do that?" the boss said. + +Anna and Ben nodded and smiled. They were very happy. They thanked the tree cutters and hugged the pine. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are very nice. We will take good care of our pine. We will water him and talk to him and keep him company. We love him very much," they said. + +The tree cutters smiled and waved. They got back to their work. They cut some of the other trees and put them in the truck. They left the pine alone. They thought that maybe he was not so miserable after all. Maybe he had some friends who cared for him. Maybe he had a reason to live. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today is their birthday. They have a big cake and many gifts. + +"Look, Ben, this gift is for you!" Anna says. She gives Ben a big box with a bow. Ben opens the box. He sees a toy car. The car can spin and make noises. Ben is very happy. He says, "Thank you, Anna! This is a great gift!" + +Anna smiles. She says, "You're welcome, Ben. And this gift is for me!" She opens another box. She sees a doll. The doll has long hair and a pretty dress. Anna is very happy. She says, "Thank you, Ben! This is a great gift!" + +They hug each other. They want to play with their gifts. But then they hear a loud noise. They look outside. They see a big truck. The truck is fast and loud. The truck hits their dog. Their dog is dead. + +Anna and Ben are very sad. They cry. They love their dog. They run outside. They hug their dog. They say, "We're sorry, dog. We miss you, dog." + +Their mom and dad come outside. They see what happened. They are very sad too. They hug Anna and Ben. They say, "We're sorry, kids. We miss the dog too. He was a good dog." + +They bury the dog in the garden. They put a stone with his name. They say, "Goodbye, dog. We love you, dog." + +They go back inside. They try to play with their gifts. But they are not happy. They are still sad. They say, "We wish the dog was here. He liked to spin and play too." +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Lila sees a shiny silver car in the toy store. She wants it very much. She asks her mom to buy it for her. + +"Please, mom, can I have the silver car? It is so cool and fast!" + +Mom looks at the price tag. It is very high. She shakes her head. + +"Sorry, Lila, we cannot buy the silver car. It is too much money. We have to save for other things." + +Lila feels sad. She cries and stomps her feet. She does not want to leave the toy store. + +Tom sees Lila crying. He feels sorry for her. He has a silver car at home. He does not play with it much. He has an idea. + +"Hey, Lila, don't cry. I have a silver car at home. You can have it if you want. I can give it to you." + +Lila stops crying. She looks at Tom. She cannot believe it. + +"Really? You would give me your silver car? But it is yours. Don't you like it?" + +Tom smiles. He nods. + +"Yes, I like it. But I like you more. You are my friend. And friends share and help each other. It is more fun to play together than to have many toys." + +Lila hugs Tom. She feels happy. She says thank you. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very kind and generous. You are my best friend. I will share my toys with you too." + +Mom sees Lila and Tom. She feels proud. She praises them. + +"Good job, Lila and Tom. You are very good friends. You know how to give and share. That is more important than having many things. You make me happy." + +Lila and Tom smile. They hold hands. They go to Tom's house to play with the silver car. They have a lot of fun. They learn that giving is better than getting. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They like to swing, slide and run. They are very happy. + +One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a long arm and a big scoop. The truck is digging a hole in the ground. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see what the truck is doing. + +They run to the truck and ask the man who is driving it. "What are you doing, mister?" they say. + +The man smiles and says, "I am working, kids. I am making a new pond for the ducks and the fish. Do you like ducks and fish?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They like ducks and fish. They think the pond will be nice. + +The man says, "Working is hard, but it is good. It makes me strong and happy. Do you know what else makes me strong and happy?" + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They do not know. + +The man says, "Eating good food makes me strong and happy. Food gives me energy to work. Do you know what food is good for you?" + +Lily and Ben think. They say, "Fruits and vegetables are good for us. They make our stomachs happy. And milk and cheese are good for us. They make our bones strong." + +The man nods. He says, "You are right, kids. Fruits, vegetables, milk and cheese are good for you. And so are meat, eggs, bread and water. They give you protein, carbs and fluids. Do you know what those are?" + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They do not know. + +The man says, "They are things that help your body grow and work. You need them every day. But you also need something else. Do you know what that is?" + +Lily and Ben think. They say, "Love?" + +The man smiles. He says, "Yes, love. Love is the best thing for you. Love makes you happy and healthy. Love comes from your mom and dad, your family and friends, and from yourself. Do you love yourself?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, we love ourselves. And we love you, mister. Thank you for working and making the pond." + +The man hugs them. He says, "You are welcome, kids. And thank you for loving me. You are very sweet and smart. Now, go and play. Have fun. And remember to eat well and love yourself." + +Lily and Ben wave goodbye. They run back to their mom and dad. They tell them about the truck and the pond and the food and the love. They are very happy. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Sometimes they pretended they were driving to the park or the zoo or the moon. + +"Look, Anna, I have a big brown car. It is faster than yours!" Ben said, pushing his car ahead of Anna's. + +"No, Ben, my car is faster. It is red and shiny and has a siren!" Anna said, catching up with Ben's car. + +They raced their cars around the room, making loud noises and having fun. But then, they heard a scary sound. It was a loud crack, like something breaking. They paused and looked around. What was that? + +They saw a big crack on the wall, near the window. It was brown and ugly and looked like a snake. They felt scared and wondered what made the crack. Was it a monster? Was it a storm? Was it their cars? + +They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. They told her about the crack and asked her what it was. + +"Don't worry, Anna and Ben. It's not a monster or a storm or your cars. It's just the old paint peeling off the wall. It happens sometimes when it's very hot or very cold. We can fix it later with some new paint. It's nothing to be afraid of." Mom said, hugging them. + +Anna and Ben felt better. They thanked their mom and went back to their cars. They decided to pretend they were driving to the paint store, to get some new paint for the wall. They zoomed and crashed and honked, and had fun again. +Sara loves to watch the aeroplanes in the sky. She likes to see how they fly high and fast. She wants to fly in an aeroplane one day. She thinks it must be fun and easy. + +One day, she sees a big aeroplane with a red and white tail. It makes a loud noise as it passes over her house. She runs to the window and points at it. She calls her mom. + +"Mom, mom, look! A big aeroplane! Can we go in it?" + +Mom comes to the window and smiles. She hugs Sara and says, "That is a special aeroplane, Sara. It is called a fire aeroplane. It helps to put out fires in the forest. It carries water and drops it on the flames." + +"Wow, that is amazing, mom. How does it do that?" + +Mom explains, "It has a big tank under its belly. It fills it with water from a lake or a river. Then it flies over the fire and opens a door. The water comes out and falls on the fire. It makes the fire smaller and safer." + +Sara nods and says, "That is very clever, mom. I like the fire aeroplane. It is a good aeroplane. It helps the trees and the animals." + +Mom agrees and says, "Yes, it is a good aeroplane, Sara. And maybe one day, we can go in a different aeroplane. One that takes us to a new place. Would you like that?" + +Sara claps her hands and says, "Yes, yes, yes! I would love that, mom. Can we go soon?" + +Mom laughs and says, "We will see, Sara. We will see. But for now, let's watch the fire aeroplane do its job. It is very brave and strong." + +Sara and mom watch the fire aeroplane fly away. They wave at it and say, "Thank you, fire aeroplane. Thank you for helping." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big statue of a lion. The lion was very hairy and had a long tail. Lily and Ben wanted to touch the lion, but their mom said no. + +"Mom, why can't we touch the lion?" Lily asked. + +"Because the lion is dirty and you might get sick," mom said. "The lion needs to be cleaned by someone who knows how to do it." + +Lily and Ben wondered who could clean the lion. They looked around and saw a man with a bucket and a brush. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He looked like he was going to clean the lion. + +"Look, mom, there is someone who can clean the lion!" Ben said. + +"Let's go and see," mom said. + +They walked over to the man and said hello. The man smiled and said hello back. + +"Are you going to clean the lion?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am," the man said. "I work for the park and I clean the statues every week. Do you like the lion?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily and Ben said. + +"Would you like to help me clean the lion?" the man asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at their mom. Mom nodded and said it was okay. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. + +The man gave them each a small brush and showed them how to scrub the lion's fur. Lily and Ben had fun cleaning the lion. They made the lion shiny and soft. They thanked the man and said goodbye. + +"Mom, we cleaned the lion!" Lily and Ben said. + +"I'm proud of you," mom said. "You did a good job. Now let's go and have some ice cream." + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had a new friend and they helped the lion. They liked the park and they liked the statue. They hoped to see the lion again soon. +Lily was a big girl who liked to sign. She learned many signs from her mom and dad, who were deaf. She could sign hello, thank you, hungry, and many more. She liked to sign with her friends at school, too. + +One day, Lily had to bring a folder to school. The folder had some papers that her mom and dad signed for her teacher. Lily put the folder in her backpack and went to the bus. She was happy to see her friends and sign with them. + +But when she got to school, she could not find her folder. She looked in her backpack, but it was not there. She looked under her seat, but it was not there. She looked in the bus, but it was not there. She was very worried. Where was her folder? + +She ran to her teacher and signed, "I lost my folder. The folder with the papers. The papers that my mom and dad signed. I don't know where it is." + +Her teacher smiled and hugged her. She signed, "Don't worry, Lily. I have your folder. You gave it to me this morning, remember? You were so excited to sign with your friends that you forgot. It's okay. I have it right here." + +Lily felt relieved and happy. She signed, "Thank you, teacher. I'm sorry I forgot. I'm glad you have it." She took her folder and hugged it. She was proud of her signs and her folder. She went to her friends and signed, "I have my folder. Let's sign some more." +Lily was a princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her dolls and her cat, but she was scared of the dark. Every night, she asked her mom to stay with her until she fell asleep. + +One night, Lily heard a loud noise outside her window. She saw a big shadow that looked like a dragon. She screamed and hid under her blanket. Her mom came running to her room. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"There's a dragon outside!" Lily cried. + +Her mom looked out the window and smiled. "That's not a dragon, Lily. That's a firework. It's a special night when people make colorful lights in the sky. Do you want to see?" + +Lily nodded, but she was still scared. Her mom hugged her and lifted her up to the window. They saw red, blue, green, and yellow sparks that made shapes like stars, flowers, and hearts. + +"Wow, they're so pretty!" Lily said. + +"They are, aren't they?" her mom said. "They're like magic. And you know what? You're my magic princess. You're brave and smart and kind. And I love you very much." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom back. She felt warm and safe. She was not scared anymore. She watched the fireworks until her eyes got heavy. Her mom tucked her in and kissed her goodnight. + +"Sleep well, my magic princess," her mom said. + +"Goodnight, mom. I love you too," Lily said. + +She closed her eyes and dreamed of fireworks and dragons and castles. She was happy. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their cars and trucks. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to make a ramp for their cars and trucks. + +"Let's split the box and make two ramps," Sam says. + +"OK, I will get the scissors," Ben says. + +They cut the box into two pieces. They put one piece on the floor and one piece on the sofa. They have two ramps now. + +"Look, I can make my car go fast and jump on the sofa ramp," Sam says. + +He pushes his car hard and it flies in the air. It lands on the sofa ramp and slides down. + +"That's cool, but I can make my truck go higher and turn on the floor ramp," Ben says. + +He pushes his truck harder and it flies higher. It lands on the floor ramp and turns around. + +They take turns to make their cars and trucks go on the ramps. They have fun. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the box and the scissors and the cars and trucks. She is not happy. + +"Boys, what are you doing? You made a mess with the box and the scissors. And look, the sofa is wet from your car. You know you are not supposed to play with scissors or wet the sofa," Mom says. + +"Sorry, Mom, we just wanted to make ramps for our cars and trucks," Sam says. + +"We didn't mean to make a mess or wet the sofa," Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She loves her boys, but they are very naughty sometimes. + +"OK, boys, you have to clean up the mess and dry the sofa. And no more scissors or wetting the sofa, OK?" Mom says. + +"OK, Mom, we will clean up and dry the sofa. And no more scissors or wetting the sofa," Sam and Ben say. + +They help Mom to clean up the mess and dry the sofa. They put their cars and trucks away. They hug Mom and say sorry. + +Mom hugs them back and says she loves them. She tells them to play nicely and safely next time. They say they will. They are good boys. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pond with many fish. They wanted to catch some fish. + +"Look, there is a net!" Tom said. He pointed to a net on the grass. "Let's use it to catch fish!" + +"OK!" Mia said. She followed Tom to the net. They picked it up and ran to the pond. + +They threw the net into the water. They waited for the fish to swim into the net. They were happy and excited. + +But then, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big bear. The bear was angry and hungry. It saw Tom and Mia and the net. It wanted to eat them and the fish. + +"Run!" Tom shouted. He dropped the net and ran away. Mia ran after him. But the bear was faster and stronger. It caught up with them and grabbed them with its paws. + +"Help!" Mia screamed. She was scared and hurt. Tom was scared and hurt too. They wished they had not taken the net. They wished they had stayed away from the pond. + +The bear sighed. It was happy and full. It ate Tom and Mia and the net. It licked its lips and went back to the woods. The end. +Tim and Mia like to play with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of cars, dolls, blocks and books. Sometimes they also like to record their voices with a big red button on a box. The box can make their voices sound funny or loud or soft. + +One day, Tim and Mia are playing with the box and the button. They take turns to record their voices and listen to them. Tim says, "I am a lion, roar!" and Mia says, "I am a princess, hello!" They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Tim sees a new toy in the corner. It is a big truck with lights and sounds. He wants to play with it. He runs to the truck and leaves the box and the button. Mia is sad. She likes the box and the button. She wants to play with them more. + +She picks up the box and the button and follows Tim. She says, "Tim, can we play with the box and the button again? They are fun." But Tim does not listen. He is busy with the truck. He says, "No, Mia, go away. The truck is mine. The box and the button are boring." + +Mia is angry. She thinks Tim is rude. She does not like the truck. She likes the box and the button. She says, "Tim, you are rude. You do not share. You do not care. I do not want to play with you." She throws the box and the button in the bin. She stomps away. + +Tim is shocked. He hears a loud crash. He looks at the bin. He sees the box and the button. He feels sorry. He likes the box and the button. He likes Mia. He says, "Mia, wait. I am sorry. I was rude. You are right. We should share. We should care. Can we play together?" He takes the box and the button out of the bin. He runs after Mia. + +Mia hears Tim. She turns around. She sees the box and the button. She feels happy. She likes Tim. She says, "Tim, thank you. I am sorry too. I was angry. You are nice. I am glad. Can we play together?" She hugs Tim. They smile. + +They go back to the living room. They play with the box and the button and the truck. They record their voices and listen to them. They say, "We are friends, yay!" They laugh and have fun. +Lily was playing hide and seek with her big brother Tom. She ran into the living room and looked for a good spot to hide. She saw a big couch with a blanket on it. She thought she could hide under the blanket and Tom would not find her. + +She ran to the couch and tried to lift the blanket. But the blanket was too heavy and she stumbled over the edge of the couch. She fell on the floor and hit her head on the furniture. She started to cry and felt a bump on her head. + +Tom heard her cry and came into the living room. He saw Lily on the floor and ran to her. He lifted her up and hugged her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. He was worried about his little sister. + +Lily nodded and sniffed. She showed him the bump on her head. + +"It hurts," she said. + +Tom kissed the bump and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. It was an accident. Do you want to play something else?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. Can we play with the blocks?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Sure, let's go to your room. But be careful, don't stumble again." + +They held hands and walked to Lily's room. They played with the blocks and had fun. Lily forgot about the bump and Tom forgot about the hide and seek. They were happy. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She was a gifted girl who could do many things. She could count to ten, sing songs, and draw pictures. She also liked to cook with her mom. + +One day, mom was making potato soup for lunch. She asked Lily to help her peel and chop the potatoes. Lily was happy to help. She took a knife and a potato and started to peel it. She was careful not to cut herself. + +"Good job, Lily," mom said. "You are very smart and careful. Can you chop the potato into small pieces?" + +"Yes, mom," Lily said. She chopped the potato into small pieces and put them in a bowl. She did the same with another potato and another. She liked to see the bowl getting full. + +Mom put the potatoes in a big pot with water, salt, and some herbs. She turned on the stove and waited for the soup to boil. She told Lily to spread some butter on some bread slices. Lily took a knife and a stick of butter and started to spread it on the bread. She liked to see the butter melting on the warm bread. + +"Good job, Lily," mom said. "You are very helpful and kind. Can you put the bread on a plate?" + +"Yes, mom," Lily said. She put the bread on a plate and carried it to the table. She did the same with another plate and another. She liked to see the table getting ready. + +Mom turned off the stove and poured the soup into a big bowl. She carried it to the table and put it next to the bread. She told Lily to sit down and enjoy the lunch. Lily sat down and smiled. She liked to eat potato soup and bread with butter. + +"Good job, mom," Lily said. "You are very gifted and loving. Can I have some soup, please?" + +"Yes, Lily," mom said. She smiled and gave Lily some soup. She also gave her a hug and a kiss. She liked to cook with Lily and share the lunch. "You are my best helper and my best gift." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a bright rainbow in the sky. They run to the rainbow and try to touch it. + +"Wow, look at the colors!" Tom says. "Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple!" + +"I like purple best," Anna says. "It is pretty." + +They enjoy the rainbow for a long time. They make up stories about what is at the end of the rainbow. They pretend they are fairies and unicorns. + +But then, the sky gets dark and it starts to rain. The rainbow fades away. + +"Oh no, where did the rainbow go?" Tom asks. "I want to see it again." + +Anna hugs Tom. "Don't be sad," she says. "The rainbow will come back another day. It is the truth. My mom told me." + +Tom smiles. "OK, I believe you. You are a good friend." + +They hold hands and run to the shelter. They wait for the rain to stop. They hope to see the rainbow again soon. +One day, a fox saw a rabbit in the forest. The fox was hungry and wanted to catch the rabbit for his lunch. He ran after the rabbit, but the rabbit was fast and smart. He ran into a hole and hid from the fox. + +The fox waited outside the hole, hoping the rabbit would come out. He said to himself, "The rabbit is slow and silly. He will come out soon and I will eat him." + +But the rabbit was not slow and silly. He knew the fox was a hunter and wanted to hurt him. He said to himself, "The fox is mean and greedy. He will not leave me alone. I need to trick him." + +The rabbit thought of a plan. He found a stick and tied some fur to it. He poked the stick out of the hole, making it look like his tail. The fox saw the stick and thought it was the rabbit. He jumped on the stick, but it broke in his mouth. He spat out the stick and the fur, feeling angry and foolish. + +The rabbit laughed and said, "The fox is not smart and clever. He fell for my trick. He will not catch me today." + +The fox heard the rabbit and realized he had been fooled. He felt ashamed and ran away. He learned a lesson that day. He learned that being mean and greedy does not pay. He learned that being smart and clever is not enough. He learned that being kind and fair is better. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck arrive. The truck has many boxes. Tom and Sam are curious. They want to see what is in the boxes. + +They sneak behind the truck. They open one box. They see a skeleton. The skeleton is white and hard. It has no skin or hair. It has many bones. Tom and Sam are scared. They think the skeleton is a monster. + +They run away from the box. They bump into a man. The man is wearing a white coat. He has a badge. He is a doctor. He is not angry. He is kind. He tells Tom and Sam that the skeleton is not a monster. It is a model. He uses it to teach other doctors about the body. + +He shows Tom and Sam the skeleton. He tells them the names of the bones. He tells them how the bones help them move and grow. He tells them how to keep their bones strong and healthy. He tells them to eat well and drink milk. He tells them to exercise and play. + +Tom and Sam are not scared anymore. They are interested. They ask the doctor many questions. They learn a lot. They thank the doctor. They go back to play in the park. They are happy. They have a new friend. They have a new word. They can say skeleton. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some cars and trucks have motors. They make noise and move by themselves. + +One day, Tom and Sam find a big truck with a wide trailer. It has a motor and a button. Tom and Sam want to play with it. They push the button and the truck starts to move. It makes a loud noise. Vroom, vroom! + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. "Let's make the truck go around the room." + +"OK!" Sam says. They follow the truck and laugh. + +But the truck is too big and too fast. It bumps into the wall, the bed, the chair, and the toys. It makes a mess. Tom and Sam are scared. They want the truck to stop. + +"Quit, quit, quit!" Tom yells. He tries to catch the truck and push the button again. But the truck is too wide and too strong. It pushes Tom away. + +"Help, help, help!" Sam yells. He runs to the door and calls for mom. Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. She sees the truck, the mess, and the boys. She is angry and worried. + +"Mom, mom, mom!" Tom and Sam say. "The truck is bad. It won't quit. It bumps into everything. We are sorry. We are sorry." + +Mom grabs the truck and pushes the button. The truck stops. It is quiet. Mom looks at the truck and sees a switch. It has two words: slow and fast. The switch is on fast. + +"Boys, boys, boys," Mom says. "You have to be careful with toys that have motors. They can be dangerous. You have to read the instructions and use the switch. You can make the truck go slow or fast. Slow is better for the room. Fast is better for outside." + +Tom and Sam nod. They are sorry. They hug Mom and say thank you. They help Mom clean the mess. They put the truck away. They decide to play with other cars and trucks. They are more fun and safe. They are happy. +Sara was a spoiled girl who always wanted more toys and candy. She did not like to share or say thank you. One day, she saw a big box under the Christmas tree and thought it was for her. She ran to open it, but her mom stopped her. + +"No, Sara, that is not your present. That is for the children at the orphanage. They have no toys or candy, and they need our help. We are going to take it to them tomorrow, and you can come with us and see how they live." + +Sara did not like this idea. She wanted the box for herself. She pouted and cried and said it was not fair. Her mom was sad and angry. She sent Sara to her room and told her to think about what she had done. + +That night, Sara looked out of her window and saw snow falling. She liked snow, but she was still mad. She wished she could have the box and make the other children go away. She closed her eyes and prayed. + +"Please, God, make the box mine. I don't care about the orphanage. I want more toys and candy. And please, make the snow stop. I don't want to go outside and see them. Amen." + +The next morning, Sara woke up and saw that her wish had come true. The box was in her room, and the snow had stopped. She was happy and excited. She opened the box and saw all the toys and candy inside. She smiled and laughed and played with them. + +But then, she heard a knock on the door. It was her mom, and she looked very worried. + +"Sara, something terrible has happened. The orphanage burned down last night, and all the children and the staff died. They had no fire alarm or sprinkler, and the snow was too late to put out the flames. They were trapped inside and could not escape. We were supposed to bring them the box today, but now it is too late. They are gone, Sara, gone forever." + +Sara felt a cold shiver in her heart. She dropped the toys and candy and looked at her mom with wide eyes. She realized what she had done. She had prayed for the wrong things, and God had listened. She had been selfish and greedy, and now she had caused a lot of pain and sorrow. She had been a bad girl, a very bad girl. + +She started to cry and hugged her mom. She said she was sorry, very sorry. She wished she could take back her prayer and make things right. She wished she could help the children and the staff, and give them the box and some love. She wished she could see the snow again, and feel its cold and soft touch. + +But it was too late. The box was hers, and the snow was gone. And so were the children at the orphanage. Sara had learned a hard lesson, but she had learned it too late. She had been a spoiled girl, and she had paid a high price. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the snow. One day, they decided to build an igloo with the help of Tom's dad. They used a big shovel to make a pile of snow, and then they carved out a hole to make a door. They also made some snowballs to decorate the igloo. + +"Look, our igloo is done!" Tom said. "It is so big and white and cozy!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily agreed. "Can we go inside and pretend we are polar bears?" + +"Sure, let's go!" Tom said. They crawled inside the igloo and found a blanket and some pillows. They snuggled up and made growling noises. + +"What is your name, polar bear?" Lily asked Tom. + +"My name is Snowy, and I am the king of the igloo!" Tom said. + +"And what is my name, polar bear?" Lily asked. + +"Your name is Fluffy, and you are the queen of the igloo!" Tom said. + +They giggled and hugged each other. They thought their igloo was the most charming place in the world. +Lily and Ben were playing with a big puzzle. The puzzle had many pieces that made a picture of a farm. Lily and Ben liked the puzzle, but it was hard to find the right pieces. + +"Look, I found the piece for the cow!" Lily said, holding a piece with black and white spots. + +"Good job, Lily! You are smart!" Ben said, smiling. He looked for the piece for the barn, but he could not find it. He felt sad and frustrated. + +"I can't do it, Lily. The puzzle is too hard for me," Ben said, dropping his piece. + +"Don't give up, Ben. You can do it. You are smart, too!" Lily said, encouraging him. She helped him look for the piece for the barn. They searched and searched, until they found it under the sofa. + +"Here it is, Ben! You found it!" Lily said, handing him the piece. + +"Thank you, Lily! You are a good friend!" Ben said, taking the piece. He put it in the right place, and the puzzle was almost done. + +They worked together to finish the puzzle. They felt happy and proud when they saw the picture of the farm. They had succeeded! + +Moral: If you work hard and help each other, you can succeed. +Anna and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Anna was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to a big tree and hid behind it. He hoped Anna would not find him. + +Anna counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw many places where Ben could be. She walked to the swings, the slide, the sandbox, but she did not see Ben. She started to feel sad. Where was Ben? + +She heard a giggle from behind the tree. She ran to the tree and saw Ben's feet sticking out. She shouted, "I found you, Ben! You are not very good at hiding!" + +Ben came out from behind the tree and smiled. He said, "You are very good at seeking, Anna! But I delayed you for a long time. That was fun!" + +Anna and Ben hugged and laughed. They decided to play again, but this time Anna would hide and Ben would seek. They both felt happy. They both had a victory. +Lily and Ben are cousins. They like to play together at their uncle's house. One day, they find a big ball in the garage. They want to play with it, but they do not ask their uncle first. + +They take the ball to the backyard and start to kick it. The ball is very bouncy and goes very high. Lily and Ben have fun, but they do not see where the ball goes. + +The ball hits a window and breaks it. Lily and Ben hear a loud noise and get scared. They run to the garage and hide the ball. They hope their uncle does not find out. + +But their uncle hears the noise too. He comes to the backyard and sees the broken window. He is angry and sad. He likes his window. He looks for Lily and Ben. + +He finds them in the garage. He asks them, "Did you break my window?" + +Lily and Ben are quiet. They do not want to tell the truth. They are afraid their uncle will be mad at them. + +But their uncle knows they did it. He says, "You should not lie to me. You should tell me what you did. You should say sorry. You should ask me before you play with my things. You should be careful and respectful." + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They know their uncle is right. They say, "We are sorry, uncle. We broke your window. We did not ask you. We were not careful and respectful. We will not do it again." + +Their uncle hugs them. He says, "Thank you for saying sorry. I forgive you. I love you. But you have to help me fix the window. And you have to play with your own toys. Or you have to ask me first. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "We understand, uncle. We will help you fix the window. We will play with our own toys. Or we will ask you first. We love you too." + +They go to the backyard and help their uncle fix the window. They learn their lesson. They learn to be honest, to say sorry, and to respect other people's things. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they saw a big circle on the floor. It was made of shiny stones. Lily and Tom wanted to enter the circle and see what was inside. + +But Sam was jealous. He did not have a best friend. He did not like to share toys or draw pictures. He wanted the circle for himself. He ran to the circle and pushed Lily and Tom away. He said, "This is my circle. Go away!" + +Lily and Tom were sad and angry. They did not like Sam. They wanted to enter the circle and have fun. They waited for Sam to leave. But Sam did not leave. He stayed in the circle and played with the stones. He did not see the sign on the wall. + +The sign said, "Do not enter the circle. It is a trap. It will close and lock you inside. You will not be able to get out." + +Lily and Tom saw the sign. They were scared. They tried to warn Sam. They said, "Sam, get out of the circle. It is a trap. It will close and lock you inside. You will not be able to get out." + +But Sam did not listen. He did not care. He said, "I do not care. This is my circle. I do not need you." + +Then, the circle closed and locked. Sam was trapped inside. He could not get out. He was alone and afraid. He cried and screamed. He said, "Help me! Help me! I want to get out!" + +But no one could help him. Lily and Tom felt sorry for him. But they could not enter the circle. They could only watch and hope. They learned a lesson. They learned that being jealous and selfish is bad. They learned that being kind and friendly is good. They learned that entering the circle was a mistake. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They pretended to cook with the pots and pans and make yummy food. One day, they found a big pan that was shiny and loud. They took turns to bang on it with a spoon and make noise. + +"Look at me, I'm a drummer!" Tom said, hitting the pan hard. + +"No, I'm a drummer!" Lily said, grabbing the spoon from Tom. + +They started to fight over the pan and the spoon. They pulled and pushed and yelled at each other. + +"Mine! Mine! Mine!" Tom yelled. + +"Give it! Give it! Give it!" Lily yelled. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the twins fighting and the pan on the floor. She was not happy. + +"Stop it, both of you!" she yelled. "You are making too much noise and making a mess. The kitchen is not a place to play with pans. It is a place to cook and eat. You need to share and be nice to each other." + +She took the pan and the spoon and put them away. She gave Tom and Lily each a hug and a cookie. She told them to go to the living room and play with their toys. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for fighting and yelling. They said sorry to each other and to their mom. They went to the living room and played with their toys. They were quiet and peaceful. They learned to share and be nice. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They have many toys, but their favorite is the sink. They pretend it is a pool for their animals. + +One day, they find a new toy in the sink. It is a small frog. The frog is green and wet. It jumps and croaks. Anna and Ben are happy. They want to keep the frog. + +"Look, Ben, a frog!" Anna says. "He is so cute. Can we bring him to our room?" + +"No, Anna, we can't," Ben says. "He is not a toy. He is a real frog. He needs water and bugs. He will not like our room." + +"But I want to play with him," Anna says. "He is so intelligent. He can jump and swim. Maybe he can talk, too." + +Anna tries to grab the frog, but he is slippery. He hops away from her hand. He lands on the drain. The drain is a hole in the sink. It is where the water goes. + +"Oh no, the frog!" Ben shouts. "He will go down the drain. We have to save him." + +Ben and Anna run to the sink. They reach for the frog. But they are too late. The frog slips into the drain. He is gone. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They cry. They miss the frog. + +"Bye, frog," Anna says. "We are sorry. We hope you find a new home." + +"Bye, frog," Ben says. "We are sorry. We hope you are happy." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with green leaves. The tree has many fruits. The fruits are round and yellow. They are called palms. + +"Look, Ben, palms!" Anna says. "I want to eat one. I am hungry." + +"Me too, Anna. But how can we get them? They are too high." Ben says. + +Anna has an idea. She sees a long stick on the ground. She picks it up. She tries to poke a palm with the stick. But the stick is too short. She cannot reach the palm. + +"Let me try, Anna." Ben says. He takes the stick from Anna. He jumps and pokes a palm with the stick. The palm falls down. Ben catches it. + +"Good job, Ben!" Anna says. She claps her hands. Ben smiles. He gives the palm to Anna. + +"Here, Anna. You can have the first one. I will get another one for me." Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." Anna says. She peels the palm. She bites it. It is sweet and juicy. She likes it. + +Ben pokes another palm with the stick. It falls down. He peels it. He bites it. He likes it too. + +Anna and Ben eat the palms. They are not hungry anymore. They are happy. They hug each other. They go back to play in the park. They love palms. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But their favorite thing is the window. The window is big and bright. They can see the sky, the birds, the trees and the cars. + +One day, Sara and Tom decide to lay on the floor and look at the window. They pretend they are flying with the birds. They make sounds like "tweet, tweet" and "caw, caw". They flap their arms and laugh. + +"Look, Sara, a red bird!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, it is so pretty!" Sara says. + +They watch the red bird fly by. Then they see a big cloud. It looks like a bunny. + +"Can you see the bunny, Tom?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I can see it. It has long ears and a fluffy tail." Tom answers. + +They smile and point at the cloud. They imagine they are petting the bunny. They feel happy and cozy. + +They lay on the floor and look at the window until their mom calls them for lunch. They get up and run to the kitchen. They tell their mom about the window and the bird and the cloud. Their mom hugs them and says they have a good imagination. They eat their lunch and then go back to their room. They play with their toys and books. But they always look at the window. The window is their friend. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play pretend and dress up in costumes. One day, they wanted to be superheroes and save the world from bad guys. + +Lily put on a red cape and a mask. She said, "I am Super Lily! I can fly and shoot lasers from my eyes!" Max put on a blue hat and a belt. He said, "I am Super Max! I can run fast and lift heavy things!" + +They ran around the yard, pretending to fight the bad guys. They had a lot of fun. But then, they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and growling. It looked scary. + +Lily and Max were afraid. They wanted to run away. But then, Lily remembered something. She said, "Max, don't be scared. We are superheroes, remember? We can use our powers to stop the dog!" + +Max said, "But Lily, we don't have real powers. We are just wearing costumes. They are silly. The dog will bite us!" + +Lily said, "No, Max, we have to believe. We have to be brave. We can do it!" + +Lily and Max held hands and faced the dog. They shouted, "Go away, dog! We are Super Lily and Super Max! We are not afraid of you!" + +The dog stopped barking and growling. It looked confused. It tilted its head and wagged its tail. It was not a bad dog. It was just lonely and wanted to play. + +Lily and Max smiled. They said, "Hi, dog! Do you want to be our friend? Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog barked happily. It licked their faces and wagged its tail. It wanted to be their friend. It wanted to play with them. + +Lily and Max hugged the dog. They said, "You are a good dog. You are our friend. You can be a superhero too!" + +They gave the dog a costume. They put a yellow scarf around its neck. They said, "You are Super Dog! You can bark loud and run fast!" + +They ran around the yard again, pretending to be superheroes. They had more fun. They were happy. They were brave. They were silly. They were friends. +Sara and Ben are playing in the bathtub. They have many toys and bubbles. They splash and laugh. Sara has a yellow duck and Ben has a blue boat. + +"Look, my duck can swim!" Sara says. She makes the duck go up and down in the water. + +"My boat can go fast!" Ben says. He pushes the boat across the tub. The boat bumps into the duck. + +"Hey, that's my duck!" Sara yells. She grabs the duck and holds it tight. + +"Sorry, Sara. I didn't see it." Ben says. He looks for another toy. + +Sara is still mad. She takes the boat and throws it out of the tub. The boat lands on the floor. + +"Hey, that's my boat!" Ben yells. He tries to get out of the tub to get the boat. + +But the tub is slippery and wet. Ben slips and falls. He hits his head on the edge of the tub. He cries. + +Sara is scared. She sees blood on Ben's head. She doesn't know what to do. + +Mom hears the noise. She runs to the bathroom. She sees Ben on the floor and Sara in the tub. She is confused. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +Sara and Ben tell Mom what they did. Mom is angry and sad. She gets a towel and wraps it around Ben's head. She picks him up and hugs him. + +"Let's go to the doctor, Ben. You need a band-aid." Mom says. + +Sara feels sorry. She says sorry to Ben and Mom. She gets out of the tub and dries herself with another towel. + +"Can I come with you?" Sara asks. + +"Of course, Sara. You are Ben's sister. You need to be with him." Mom says. + +Mom, Sara and Ben go to the car. They leave the toys and the bubbles in the tub. They hope Ben will be okay. They love each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new tap in the park. It is big and shiny. They want to try it. + +"Let's go to the tap!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the tap. They turn the handle. Water comes out. They laugh and splash. They have fun. + +But then, another boy comes. He is bigger than Lily and Ben. He wants to play with the tap too. + +"Move!" he shouts. "It's my turn!" + +He pushes Lily and Ben away. He turns the handle. Water comes out. He does not laugh or splash. He does not have fun. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not like the boy. He is not friendly. He is mean. + +"Hey!" Lily shouts. "That's not nice!" + +She runs to the boy. She tries to take the handle. The boy pushes her again. She falls down. She cries. + +Ben sees Lily cry. He is angry. He runs to the boy. He tries to push him. The boy is stronger. He pushes Ben too. He falls down. He cries. + +The boy laughs. He thinks he is smart. He thinks he has the tap all to himself. + +But then, he hears a loud voice. + +"Stop!" the voice shouts. "What are you doing?" + +It is the park keeper. He sees the boy. He sees Lily and Ben. He is not happy. + +He walks to the boy. He takes the handle. He turns it off. Water stops. + +He looks at the boy. He says, "You are not allowed to play with the tap. You are not allowed to push or hurt other kids. You are not allowed to be rude or selfish. You have to share and be kind. Do you understand?" + +The boy nods. He is scared. He says, "I'm sorry." + +He looks at Lily and Ben. He says, "I'm sorry to you too. Can we be friends?" + +Lily and Ben get up. They wipe their tears. They look at the boy. They see he is sorry. They nod. They say, "OK. We can be friends." + +They smile. They go to the tap. They turn the handle. Water comes out. They laugh and splash. They have fun. + +They play with the tap. They play with the boy. They are friendly. They are happy. + +The park keeper watches them. He smiles. He says, "That's better. That's how you play in the park." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches that being friendly, kind and sharing is better than being rude, selfish and hurting others. It also shows that saying sorry and forgiving can help to make friends. +Tom and Amy were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big ball, a red bike, and a yellow kite. They liked to share their toys and have fun. + +One day, the sky was very blue and the sunshine was very bright. Tom and Amy decided to go to the park and fly their kite. They took turns holding the string and running with the kite. The kite flew high and made them happy. + +But then, a big wind came and made the kite fly higher and higher. Tom and Amy tried to pull the string, but it was too hard. The string broke and the kite flew away. Tom and Amy were very sad. + +They looked for their kite, but they could not find it. They asked some people, but they did not see it. They walked around the park, but they only saw trees and flowers and birds. + +They were so busy looking for their kite, that they did not notice the sunshine was getting hotter and hotter. The sunshine increased and made them sweat and burn. They felt thirsty and tired and sore. + +They realized they had no water, no hat, and no sunscreen. They had been very bad and forgot to take care of themselves. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad, who told them to always bring water, wear a hat, and put on sunscreen when they go outside. + +They learned a hard lesson: the sunshine can be good, but it can also be bad. They should always be careful and prepared when they play outside. They should also be happy with what they have, and not chase after things they lose. They hoped they would find their kite someday, but they also hoped they would find some shade and some water soon. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make noise. One day, they visit their grandma and grandpa. Grandma and grandpa have a big house and a big yard. They also have a dog named Spot. + +Spot is a friendly dog, but he is very messy. He likes to dig holes, chase birds, and roll in the mud. Lily and Ben think Spot is fun, but grandma and grandpa do not. They tell Lily and Ben to keep Spot away from the flowers, the fence, and the porch. + +Lily and Ben try to play with Spot in the yard, but Spot is too fast and too strong. He pulls them along, he jumps on them, and he knocks them down. Lily and Ben get dirty and tired. They want to go inside and have a snack. + +But Spot does not want to go inside. He sees a hole in the fence and he runs through it. He escapes from the yard and into the street. Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want Spot to get lost or hurt. They run after him and call his name. + +Grandma and grandpa hear the noise and come outside. They see Lily and Ben and Spot in the street. They are worried and angry. They go after them and catch them. They bring them back to the house. They scold Spot and Lily and Ben. They tell them to stay inside and be quiet. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They hug Spot and grandma and grandpa. They say they love them and they will not be messy again. Grandma and grandpa forgive them. They give them a snack and a hug. They say they love them too and they are glad they are safe. They all go inside and have a nice visit. +Tom and Mia like to go to the park with Mom. They run and play on the slide and the swings. They see a big tree with red and green things on it. Mom says they are apples and they can pick some. + +Tom and Mia run to the tree and look for the best apples. They see some that are big and shiny, and some that are small and rough. Tom likes the big and shiny ones, but Mia likes the small and rough ones. She says they are more sweet. + +They pick some apples and put them in a bag. Mom says they can eat them later at home. They say thank you to the tree and go back to the slide and the swings. They have fun at the park with Mom and the apples. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a big birdcage. They liked to pretend that they had a bird inside, and they would talk to it and feed it and sing to it. + +One day, their mom came out and said, "I have a surprise for you, kids. Come inside and see." Ben and Lily followed their mom, wondering what the surprise was. They hoped it was something good, like a cake or a new book. + +When they got inside, they saw a big box on the table. Their mom said, "This is for you. Go ahead and open it." Ben and Lily ran to the box and lifted the lid. Inside, they saw a real bird! It was yellow and green and had a long tail. It looked at them with bright eyes and chirped. + +"Wow!" Ben said. "A bird! Thank you, mom!" + +"It's beautiful!" Lily said. "Can we keep it?" + +"Of course you can," their mom said. "It's your new pet. But you have to take good care of it. It needs water and food and a clean cage. And you have to be gentle with it. It's very fragile." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were so happy and excited. They wanted to play with their new bird right away. They took the bird out of the box and put it in their birdcage. They carried the birdcage to the garden, but it was very heavy. They had to hold it with both hands and walk slowly. + +"Be careful," their mom said. "Don't drop the cage or the bird might get hurt." + +Ben and Lily were careful, but they didn't see the rock on the path. They tripped over the rock and fell down. The birdcage flew out of their hands and landed on the grass. The door of the cage opened and the bird flew out. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. + +"Come back, bird!" Lily said. + +But the bird didn't come back. It flew higher and higher, until it was a tiny dot in the sky. Ben and Lily watched it go, feeling sad and sorry. They had lost their new pet. + +They went back to their mom and told her what happened. Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, kids. I know you loved the bird. But maybe it's better this way. The bird was meant to be free, not in a cage. Maybe it will find a new home and be happy. And maybe you will find another pet that you can keep and love." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood. They still missed the bird, but they hoped it was happy. They decided to keep the birdcage as a reminder of their surprise. They put some flowers and toys inside, and made it look pretty. They still liked to play with it, but they didn't pretend that they had a bird anymore. They knew that some things are better left free. +Mira and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They had fun with their friends, but they also liked to talk to each other. + +"Look, Sam, the sun is going down. It is very pretty," Mira said, pointing to the sky. The sun was orange and pink, and it made the clouds look like candy. + +"Yes, it is. Do you know what it is called?" Sam asked. + +Mira shook her head. She did not know. + +"It is called a sunset. It means the sun is saying goodbye for the night. It will come back tomorrow," Sam explained. + +Mira nodded. She liked to learn new words. She repeated the word in her mouth. "Sunset. Sunset. Sunset." + +They watched the sunset for a while, until it was almost dark. Then they heard their moms calling them. + +"Mira, Sam, it is time to go home. Come on, let's go," their moms said. + +Mira and Sam ran to their moms. They gave each other a hug and said goodbye. + +"Thank you for playing with me, Sam. You are a good friend," Mira said. + +"Thank you for playing with me, Mira. You are a good friend, too," Sam said. + +They were very polite and kind. They smiled and waved as they walked away with their moms. + +They settled in their cars and drove home. They were happy and tired. They looked forward to seeing each other again. They dreamed of sunsets and swings. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to climb the trees and swing on the branches. They pretended they were monkeys and made funny noises. + +One day, they saw a big branch that looked like a slide. Ben wanted to try it, but Anna was scared. She said, "No, Ben, it is too high and too steep. You will fall and hurt yourself." + +Ben said, "Don't be silly, Anna. It is fun and easy. Watch me." He climbed up the tree and sat on the branch. He pushed himself down and slid fast. + +But he did not see a sharp stick on the ground. He landed on it and cried out loud. He had a big cut on his leg and it was bleeding. + +Anna ran to him and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" She took a tissue from her pocket and wrapped it around his wound. She said, "Let's go to the nurse. She will help you." + +Ben said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. You comfort me when I am hurt. I was silly to slide on the branch. I should have listened to you." + +Anna said, "It's okay, Ben. We all make mistakes. But we can learn from them and be careful next time." + +They walked to the nurse together, holding hands. They learned that it is better to be safe than sorry, and that friends are there to comfort each other. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys, but sometimes they fought over them. One day, Mom gave them a new watch. It was shiny and had a blue strap. Tom and Lily both wanted to wear it. + +"Let me have it!" Tom said. He grabbed the watch from Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She pulled the watch back. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. "You have to share the watch. It's not nice to be selfish." + +"But I want it!" Tom said. + +"So do I!" Lily said. + +Mom had an idea. She took the watch and looked at it. "This watch can tell time," she said. "It can help you mind the clock. How about this: Tom can wear the watch in the morning, and Lily can wear it in the afternoon. Then you can both enjoy it." + +Tom and Lily thought about it. They did not like to give up the watch, but they did not want to make Mom angry. They also wanted to be fair to each other. + +"Okay, Mom," Tom said. "I will wear the watch in the morning, and Lily can wear it in the afternoon." + +"Okay, Mom," Lily said. "I will wait for my turn to wear the watch." + +Mom smiled. She gave the watch to Tom and hugged them both. "That's very good of you," she said. "I'm proud of you for sharing. Now you can play nicely and mind the clock." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They loved the sun, because it made them warm and happy. One day, they saw a man selling balloons near the park. The balloons were colorful and shiny, and they floated in the air. + +"Can we buy a balloon, Mommy?" Lily asked, pointing at the balloons. + +"Sure, sweetie. You can each choose one," Mommy said, smiling. + +Lily and Ben ran to the man and looked at the balloons. There were red, blue, yellow, green, and pink ones. Lily picked a pink one, because it was her favorite color. Ben picked a green one, because it looked like a frog. + +"Thank you, mister," they said, as the man tied the balloons to their wrists. + +"You're welcome, kids. Enjoy your balloons," the man said, waving. + +Lily and Ben were very happy with their balloons. They ran to the park and played with them. They threw them up in the air and caught them. They made them dance and spin. They pretended they were birds and flew with them. + +The balloons were graceful, like the sun. They made Lily and Ben laugh and giggle. They had a lot of fun with their balloons, until it was time to go home. + +"Bye, balloons. Thank you for playing with us," Lily and Ben said, as they let go of their balloons. + +The balloons flew up in the sky, like the sun. They waved goodbye to Lily and Ben, and then they were gone. + +Lily and Ben hugged Mommy and thanked her for the balloons. They were sad to see them go, but they were happy to have had them. + +They went home, feeling warm and happy, like the sun. +Tom was a famous fox who liked to run and jump and play. He was very good at finding food and hiding from dogs. He had many friends in the forest, but his best friend was Lily, a little rabbit. + +One day, Tom and Lily decided to have a race around the big lake. They wanted to see who was faster and smarter. They agreed to start at the same spot and complete one full circle. The first one to come back would win. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom shouted, and they both ran as fast as they could. Tom was faster, but Lily was smarter. She knew a shortcut through the bushes, where Tom could not follow. She hoped to catch up with him and surprise him. + +But as she was running, she heard a loud bark. It was a dog, and it had seen her. It chased her, snapping its teeth. Lily was scared. She ran away from the lake, looking for a place to hide. + +Tom did not know what had happened. He ran and ran, and soon he came back to the start. He looked around, but he did not see Lily. He wondered where she was. He waited for a while, but she did not come. He started to worry. He decided to look for her. + +He followed her tracks, and soon he heard the dog's bark. He saw Lily, trapped under a log, with the dog on the other side. He knew he had to help her. He ran towards the dog, making a loud noise. He bit the dog's tail, and the dog yelped. It turned around, and saw Tom. It forgot about Lily, and ran after Tom. + +Tom led the dog away from the lake, and then he hid under a rock. The dog could not find him, and gave up. It went back to its owner, who was looking for it. + +Tom came out of his hiding place, and ran back to the lake. He found Lily, still under the log. He pushed the log with his nose, and freed her. She was happy to see him. She thanked him for saving her. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "I tried to win the race, but I got into trouble. You are the winner. You are the fastest and the smartest." + +Tom smiled. He hugged her with his paws. "You are my friend, Lily," he said. "That is more important than winning. You are brave and clever. And you are the best rabbit in the world." +Lily likes to bake with Mom. They make cakes and cookies and pies. Lily helps Mom to measure the flour and sugar and eggs. She stirs and pours and tastes. She has fun. + +But today, Mom is not home. She has to work at the office. Lily is sad. She misses Mom. She wants to bake with her. She asks Dad if they can bake something. Dad says yes. He says they can make muffins. + +Dad and Lily go to the kitchen. They find the recipe book and the ingredients. They start to measure the flour and sugar and eggs. But Dad is not good at measuring. He spills and drops and makes a mess. Lily laughs. She says it is okay. She helps Dad to clean up. + +They put the muffins in the oven. They wait and smell. The muffins are done. They take them out. They look good. They are brown and round and have blueberries. Lily and Dad eat the muffins. They are yummy. They are happy. + +Lily still misses Mom. But she knows Mom will come home soon. She knows Mom loves her. She knows Mom will be proud of her muffins. She hugs Dad. She says she loves him. She says they did fine. Dad smiles. He says he loves her too. He says they did great. They are a good team. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they go to the library with their teacher. They see many books with pictures and words. + +"Look, Ben, this book is about travel!" Anna says. She shows Ben a book with a big plane on the cover. "Travel means to go to different places and see different things." + +"Wow, that sounds fun!" Ben says. He opens the book and sees a map with many colors and shapes. "What are these?" + +"These are countries. They are big places where people live. They have different names and different cultures." Anna says. She points to a red shape on the map. "This is China. It is very far from here. People in China speak a different language and eat different food." + +"Like what?" Ben asks. + +"Like rice. Rice is a kind of grain that grows in water. People in China cook rice and eat it with other things, like vegetables and meat. Rice is very yummy and healthy." Anna says. + +"Can we try rice?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe. We can ask our teacher if we can have rice for lunch. Maybe she can tell us more about China and other countries. I want to learn more about travel and cultures. They are very unique and interesting." Anna says. + +"Me too. Travel and cultures are unique and interesting. Maybe one day we can travel to China and other countries and see them for ourselves." Ben says. + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy to have a friend who shares their curiosity and imagination. They continue to look at the book and other books about travel and cultures. They have a lot of fun and learn a lot of new things. +Anna and Ben love snow. They wait for snow all year. When they see snow falling from the sky, they are very happy. They put on their warm coats, hats, gloves and boots. They run outside to play. + +They make a big snowman with a carrot nose, a scarf and a hat. They give him a smile and two eyes. They name him Bob. They make snowballs and throw them at each other. They laugh and have fun. + +Then they see a furry animal in the snow. It is a rabbit. The rabbit is white and soft. It hops around and looks at them. Anna and Ben are gentle and friendly. They give the rabbit some carrots and lettuce. The rabbit likes them. It comes closer and sniffs them. It lets them pet it. + +Anna and Ben are very happy. They have a new friend. They celebrate with the rabbit and the snowman. They sing a song and dance. They hug each other and the rabbit. They say thank you to the snow for making their day special. +Ben and Lily loved to play at the beach. They liked to make sand castles, dig holes, and splash in the water. One day, they saw a big boat on the horizon. It was a whale-watching boat, and it had a sign that said "Come and see the whales!" + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Ben said. "I wish we could go and see the whales. They are so big and amazing." + +"Me too," Lily said. "Maybe we can ask Mom and Dad if we can go someday. They might say yes if we are good and help them." + +They decided to mention the boat and the whales to their parents later. They hoped they would be lucky and get a chance to see the whales up close. + +They played some more, and then they heard a loud splash. They looked at the water, and they saw something amazing. A huge whale had jumped out of the water, and it was making a big splash. It was right in front of them, and they could see its shiny skin, its big tail, and its friendly eye. + +"Look, look, a whale!" Ben shouted. "It's so beautiful!" + +"It's so awesome!" Lily exclaimed. "It's like it came to say hello to us!" + +They ran to the water's edge, and they waved at the whale. The whale waved back with its tail, and then it dived back into the water. Ben and Lily were so happy and excited. They had seen a whale, and they didn't even need a boat. + +They ran back to their parents, and they told them what they had seen. Their parents were surprised and happy for them. They said they were very lucky to see a whale so close. + +Ben and Lily agreed. They felt very lucky and grateful. They thanked the whale in their hearts, and they hoped to see it again someday. They knew it was a special day, and they would never forget it. +Tim and Lily like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They have a big board with squares. They put the pieces on the board and move them. They try to catch the other's king. + +One day, Tim and Lily are playing chess in the living room. Mom is watching them. She is proud of them. They are very smart and nice. + +"Your turn, Lily," Tim says. He holds a white piece in his hand. He wants to move it. + +Lily looks at the board. She thinks hard. She sees a good move. She holds a black piece in her hand. She moves it. + +"Checkmate!" Lily says. She smiles. She caught Tim's king. She wins the game. + +Tim is sad. He does not like to lose. He puts his head down. He does not want to play anymore. + +Mom sees Tim. She goes to him. She hugs him. She says, "It's OK, Tim. You played well. Lily is very good. But you can try again. Chess is fun. You can learn from your mistakes." + +Tim looks at Mom. He feels better. He says, "Thank you, Mom. You are nice. I love you." + +He looks at Lily. He says, "Good game, Lily. You are smart. I like you." + +Lily says, "Thank you, Tim. You are nice too. I like you too." + +They hug each other. They are happy. They are friends. They like to play chess. +Tom was a fireman. He liked to help people and animals. He wore a red hat and a big coat. He drove a loud truck with a long hose. + +One day, Tom and his friends got a call. There was a fire in a house. Tom and his friends drove to the house very fast. They saw smoke and flames. They heard a cat meow. + +"Meow, meow!" The cat was on the roof. It was scared and trapped. Tom wanted to save the cat. + +"Tom, you can use the ladder!" His friend said. "Be careful!" + +Tom nodded. He got out of the truck and took the ladder. He put the ladder on the wall. He climbed up the ladder. He reached the roof. He saw the cat. + +"Hello, kitty!" Tom said. "Don't be afraid. I'm here to help you." + +The cat looked at Tom. It stopped meowing. It walked to Tom. Tom picked up the cat. He held it close. He smiled. + +"Good kitty. You're safe now." Tom said. He went down the ladder. He gave the cat to his friend. His friend petted the cat. + +"Good job, Tom!" His friend said. "You're a brave fireman. And a lucky one. The fire didn't reach the roof." + +Tom was happy. He was glad he saved the cat. He was glad he was a fireman. He was glad he was lucky. He thanked his friend. He got back in the truck. He drove away with the cat and his friends. The cat purred. Tom purred too. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big tree in their yard with many leaves. One day, they decided to make a pile of leaves and jump into it. + +"Look, Ben, I have more leaves than you!" Lila said, holding a big armful of yellow and red leaves. + +"No, you don't, Lila, I have more!" Ben said, grabbing some more leaves from the ground. + +They ran to the pile and threw their leaves on top. Then they climbed on the tree and got ready to jump. + +"Are you ready, Lila?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I am, Ben!" Lila answered. + +They counted to three and jumped together. They landed on the soft and crunchy leaves and laughed. + +"That was fun!" Lila said. + +"Let's do it again!" Ben said. + +They climbed on the tree and jumped again and again. They had so much fun that they forgot about the time. + +"Kids, it's time to come inside!" their mom called from the door. + +"Aw, mom, can we play a little more?" Lila asked. + +"No, sweetie, it's getting dark and cold. You need to have dinner and take a bath. Come on, let's go inside." their mom said. + +Lila and Ben sighed. They liked playing outside, but they knew they had to listen to their mom. They got up from the pile and brushed off the leaves. + +"Can we play with the leaves again tomorrow, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, honey, if the weather is nice. But you know what? You can also play with other things inside. You have many toys and books and games. You can use your imagination and have fun with them too." their mom said. + +Lila and Ben nodded. They loved their toys and books and games, but they also loved the leaves. They thought the leaves were very pretty and fun. They valued the leaves because they made them happy. + +They followed their mom inside and said goodbye to the leaves. They hoped the leaves would not be gone tomorrow. They did not want the yard to be boring and empty. They wanted to have another fall adventure. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is loud and fast. It barks and chases the children. Lily and Ben are scared. They do not like the dog. + +Lily and Ben run to the bench. They see a lady on the bench. The lady has a book and a bag. Lily and Ben ask the lady for help. + +The lady is kind. She says, "Do not worry, children. The dog is not bad. The dog is just playful. The dog's name is Spot. Spot is my dog. I will call him and he will come to me. You can stay here with me until he comes. You are safe." + +Lily and Ben stay with the lady on the bench. They watch the lady call Spot. Spot hears the lady and runs to her. The lady gives Spot a hug and a treat. Spot is happy. He stops barking and chasing. + +Lily and Ben see that Spot is not mean. He is just a big, silly dog. They say thank you to the lady and Spot. They go back to play in the park. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. +Lila and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Lila has a lot of red blocks and Ben has a lot of blue blocks. They share some yellow and green blocks. + +"Guess what I am making?" Lila asks Ben. She puts a red block on top of a yellow block. + +"Is it a flower?" Ben guesses. + +"No, it is not a flower. Guess again!" Lila says. She adds another red block and a green block. + +"Is it a fire truck?" Ben guesses. + +"Yes, it is a fire truck! You are good at guessing!" Lila says. She makes a siren sound with her mouth. + +"Guess what I am making?" Ben asks Lila. He puts a blue block on the side of a yellow block. + +"Is it a boat?" Lila guesses. + +"No, it is not a boat. Guess again!" Ben says. He adds another blue block and a green block. + +"Is it a train?" Lila guesses. + +"Yes, it is a train! You are good at guessing too!" Ben says. He makes a choo-choo sound with his mouth. + +They both smile and clap their hands. They are happy to play with blocks. They are kind to each other. They are good friends. +Lily and Max were having breakfast. They both liked yogurt, but they liked different kinds. Lily liked the yogurt with strawberries, and Max liked the yogurt with bananas. They each had a small cup of yogurt in front of them. + +"Can I have some of your yogurt?" Max asked Lily. + +"No, this is mine. You have your own," Lily said. + +"But I want to try yours. It looks yummy," Max said. + +He reached for Lily's cup, but she moved it away. + +"Stop it, Max. You can't have it. It's not fair," Lily said. + +She held her cup tightly, but Max did not give up. He tried to grab it again, but he was too rough. He knocked over Lily's cup, and the yogurt spilled on the table and on Lily's dress. + +"Look what you did, Max! You made a mess. You are so bad," Lily cried. + +She was very angry and sad. She liked her dress, and now it was dirty. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to. I just wanted to fit some of your yogurt in my mouth," Max said. + +He felt sorry, too. He liked his sister, and he did not want to make her cry. + +He got a napkin and tried to wipe the yogurt off the table and off Lily's dress. But it did not work very well. The yogurt was sticky and wet. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" Lily called. + +Mommy came to the kitchen and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked. + +"Max spilled my yogurt. He wanted to have some, but I said no. He was naughty," Lily said. + +"Is that true, Max?" Mommy asked. + +Max nodded. He did not want to lie. + +"I'm sorry, mommy. I'm sorry, Lily. I won't do it again," Max said. + +Mommy sighed. She got a cloth and some water and cleaned the table and Lily's dress. She gave Lily a hug and a kiss and told her to change into a clean dress. She gave Max a hug and a kiss and told him to share and be gentle. She gave them both new cups of yogurt, one with strawberries and one with bananas. + +"Can we trade some yogurt, Lily?" Max asked. + +"OK, Max. But only a little bit," Lily said. + +They smiled at each other and ate their yogurt. They were happy again. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big ball that was red and blue. They both wanted to play with it, but they did not want to share. + +"Give me the ball, it is mine!" Sara said. + +"No, it is mine, I saw it first!" Ben said. + +They pulled and pulled on the ball, but it did not move. They pulled harder and harder, until the ball split in two. The red part went to Sara, and the blue part went to Ben. They looked at their half-balls, and felt sad. They were not fun to play with anymore. + +They saw their friend Tom, who had a yellow ball. He was bouncing it and having fun. He saw Sara and Ben, and asked them what happened. + +"We found a big ball, but we did not share. We pulled on it, and it split in two. Now we have half-balls, and they are not fun," Sara said. + +"That is too bad. You should have shared. Sharing is caring. If you share, you can have more fun," Tom said. + +He gave them his yellow ball, and said, "Here, you can play with my ball. I will play with your half-balls. They are unusual, and I like unusual things." + +Sara and Ben thanked Tom, and took his yellow ball. They bounced it and passed it to each other. They had fun, and learned to share. Tom had fun too, with the half-balls. He made them into hats, and ears, and wheels. He liked unusual things, and he liked to be creative. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bush with many blueberries. They were hungry and wanted to eat some. + +"Look, Tom, blueberries! Let's pick some and eat them," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. Maybe there are bugs or snakes in the bush," Tom said. + +They went to the bush and started to pick the blueberries. They were sweet and juicy. They ate many blueberries and filled their pockets with more. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big bear. The bear was angry and hungry. It wanted to eat the blueberries and the children. + +"Run, Lily, run! It's a bear! It will scare us and hurt us!" Tom shouted. + +They dropped their blueberries and ran away. But the bear was faster and stronger. It chased them and caught them. It bit them and ate them. They screamed and cried, but no one heard them. + +The bear was full and happy. It licked its paws and went back to the bush. It ate the rest of the blueberries and slept. + +The end. +Lily likes to write. She writes on paper, on the wall, on the floor. She writes her name, her cat's name, and some shapes. She writes with crayons, with markers, with chalk. + +One day, Lily finds a dish in the kitchen. It is white and round and shiny. Lily thinks it is a good place to write. She takes a marker and writes on the dish. She writes "Lily" and "cat" and a heart. + +Mom sees the dish and is not happy. She says, "Lily, what did you do? You cannot write on the dish. The dish is for food, not for writing. You made a mess. You have to clean it now." + +Lily is sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I like to write. I didn't know I can't write on the dish. How do I clean it?" + +Mom says, "You need a sponge and some soap and some water. You have to rub the dish with the sponge and the soap and the water. You have to rub it hard and slow. Then you have to rinse it and dry it. Can you do that?" + +Lily nods. She takes the sponge and the soap and the water. She rubs the dish with the sponge and the soap and the water. She rubs it hard and slow. She rinses it and dries it. The dish is white and round and shiny again. + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good job, Lily. You cleaned the dish very well. Next time, please write on paper, not on the dish. OK?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "OK, Mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mom hugs Lily. She says, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good writer. But you have to be careful where you write." +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had a big box of dolls and clothes and shoes. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. She also had a small stage that her dad made for her. It was a wooden board with a curtain and some lights. + +One day, Anna decided to put on a show with her dolls. She invited her mom and dad and her little brother Tom to watch. She picked four dolls and gave them names and costumes. She made a story about a princess, a dragon, a knight and a fairy. She was very excited. + +She put the dolls on the stage and opened the curtain. She used a funny voice to make them talk. She said, "Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle. She was very lonely and wanted a friend. One day, she saw a dragon flying in the sky. She waved to the dragon and said, 'Hello, dragon. Do you want to be my friend?'" + +The dragon was surprised and curious. He landed near the castle and said, "Hello, princess. I have never seen a princess before. You are very pretty and mild. What is mild?" The princess smiled and said, "Mild means not too hot and not too cold. Not too loud and not too quiet. Not too big and not too small. Just right." + +The dragon liked the princess and said, "I think I am mild too. Can we be friends?" The princess said, "Yes, of course. Let's go to the garden and play." They went to the garden and played with the flowers and the birds. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a knight came riding on a horse. He saw the princess and the dragon and said, "Oh no! A dragon has captured the princess! I must save her!" He took out his sword and charged at the dragon. The dragon was scared and roared. The princess was angry and said, "Stop, knight! The dragon is my friend! He is not bad! He is mild!" + +The knight did not listen. He tried to hit the dragon with his sword. The dragon dodged and breathed fire. The fire hit the stage and set it on fire. Anna screamed and dropped the dolls. She ran to her mom and dad and said, "Help! Help! The stage is on fire!" + +Her dad grabbed a bucket of water and poured it on the stage. The fire went out and the stage was wet and black. Anna was sad and said, "Oh no! My stage is ruined! My show is over!" Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Anna. It was an accident. We can make a new stage for you. We are sorry that your show was interrupted. We liked your story. It was very creative and funny." + +Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I'm glad you liked my story. And thank you for saving my stage. Can we make a new one tomorrow?" Her dad said, "Sure, Anna. We can make a new one tomorrow. And maybe you can make a new story too. A story with a happy ending." Anna nodded and said, "Yes, dad. I will make a new story with a happy ending. And I will invite you and mom and Tom to watch again. And maybe the princess and the dragon and the knight and the fairy can be friends too." +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy trains on the floor. They have a big track with many curves and bridges. They make sounds like choo-choo and beep-beep as they move their trains along the track. + +"Look, Anna, my train is faster than yours!" Ben says, as he pushes his red train ahead of Anna's blue one. + +"No, it's not, Ben, my train is smarter than yours!" Anna says, as she switches her train to a different track. + +They laugh and have fun, until they hear a loud noise from outside. They stop playing and look at the window. They see a big truck with a scary face on the front. It is honking and roaring as it drives by their house. + +"Ah, what is that?" Anna says, as she hugs her train. + +"It's a monster truck, Anna, it's scary!" Ben says, as he hugs his train too. + +They are afraid and hide behind the sofa. They hope the monster truck will go away soon. + +But then, they hear a knock on the door. They peek from behind the sofa and see a man with a friendly smile. He is wearing a hat with the same scary face as the truck. + +"Hello, kids, I'm sorry to scare you, I'm just delivering some packages," the man says. "I like your toy trains, they are very nice. Can I see them?" + +Anna and Ben are still scared, but they are also curious. They come out from behind the sofa and show the man their trains. + +"Wow, these are cool trains, you have a great track," the man says. "Can I play with you for a bit?" + +Anna and Ben nod and smile. They let the man play with their trains. They find out that he is not scary at all, he is very friendly and funny. He makes jokes and tells them stories about his truck. He even lets them honk the horn of his truck. + +Anna and Ben are happy and forget their fear. They make a new friend and have more fun with their trains. They learn that sometimes things that look scary are not scary at all. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a soft, pink blanket. She called it Pinky and took it everywhere. She hugged it when she was happy, sad, or sleepy. + +One day, Lila went to visit her grandma. Grandma lived in a big house with a lot of old things. Lila liked to look at them, but she was careful not to touch them. Grandma smiled and said, "Welcome, Lila! I'm so happy to see you. Do you want some cookies and milk?" + +"Yes, please, Grandma," Lila said. She put Pinky on the couch and went to the kitchen with Grandma. They talked and laughed and ate cookies and milk. Lila told Grandma about her toys, her friends, and her school. + +When they finished, Lila said, "Can I play with Pinky now, Grandma?" She ran back to the couch, but Pinky was not there. She looked around and saw a big, black dog lying on the couch. The dog had Pinky in his mouth and was chewing on it. + +Lila cried, "No, no, no! That's my Pinky! Give it back!" She tried to grab Pinky, but the dog growled and snapped at her. Lila was scared and ran to Grandma. + +"Grandma, Grandma, the dog took my Pinky and he won't give it back!" Lila sobbed. + +Grandma frowned and said, "Oh, dear, that's not good. That's Bruno, he's my old dog. He likes to play with soft things, but he doesn't know how to share. Come on, let's go talk to him." + +Grandma and Lila went to the couch and Grandma said, "Bruno, Bruno, that's not your blanket. That's Lila's blanket. She loves it very much and she wants it back. Can you be a good boy and give it to her?" + +Bruno looked at Grandma and then at Lila. He saw that Lila was sad and he felt sorry. He dropped Pinky and wagged his tail. He licked Lila's face and said, "Woof, woof, woof!" + +Lila smiled and said, "Thank you, Bruno. You're a nice dog. Do you want to play with me and Pinky?" + +Bruno nodded and said, "Woof, woof, woof!" + +Lila hugged Pinky and said, "I'm sorry, Pinky. You're a little dirty and torn, but I still love you. You're my best friend." + +Grandma hugged Lila and said, "I'm proud of you, Lila. You were brave and kind. You learned how to forgive and share. That's a very important lesson." + +Lila, Pinky, and Bruno played happily together. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. Lila learned that old things can be precious and new friends can be wonderful. She was very happy and thanked Grandma for her visit. Grandma said, "You're welcome, Lila. Come back soon. I love you." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big family. Mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, and baby Sam. They love their family. + +One day, mom makes a spicy soup for lunch. She says, "This soup is very hot and spicy. Be careful, children. You can have some bread and cheese if you don't like it." + +Anna and Ben try the soup. They don't like it. It makes their mouths burn. They want some bread and cheese. But there is only one piece of bread and one slice of cheese left. + +"Share the bread and cheese, please," mom says. "You are twins. You can share." + +Anna and Ben look at the bread and cheese. They both want it. They don't want to share. + +"I saw it first," Anna says. "It's mine." + +"No, it's mine," Ben says. "I'm hungry." + +They start to pull the bread and cheese. They tear it apart. They drop it on the floor. The dog runs and eats it. + +Anna and Ben cry. Mom is angry. She says, "That was very naughty. You wasted the food. You didn't share. You didn't listen. No dessert for you today." + +Anna and Ben feel sad. They hug each other. They say, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, twin. We will share next time." + +But it is too late. The bread and cheese are gone. The dog is happy. The soup is cold. The family is unhappy. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. They are cherries. + +"Look, Ben, cherries!" Anna says. "Can we eat them?" + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe they are not good for us. Maybe they are sour or bitter." Ben says. + +They go closer to the tree. They see a lady picking some cherries. She has a basket full of them. + +"Hello, lady. What are you doing?" Anna asks. + +"Hello, children. I'm picking cherries. They are very healthy and tasty. Do you want to try some?" the lady says. + +She gives them each a cherry. They bite into them. They are sweet and juicy. + +"Mmm, they are good!" Anna says. + +"Yes, they are!" Ben says. + +The lady smiles. She explains to them how cherries grow on the tree. She tells them that cherries have seeds inside. She shows them how to spit out the seeds. + +"Cherries are good for you. They have vitamins and minerals. They help you grow strong and smart." the lady says. + +"Thank you, lady. You are very nice. Can we have some more cherries?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Of course, you can. But don't eat too many. You might get a tummy ache." the lady says. + +She gives them some more cherries. They eat them happily. They thank the lady again. They go back to their home. They tell their mom about the cherries and the lady. Their mom is glad that they learned something new and ate something healthy. She hugs them and kisses them. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a kite and a bike. They had fun in the sun. + +They were hungry. Sam had a lunch box. Lily had nothing. Sam said, "Do you want some of my lunch?" Lily said, "Yes, please. You are generous." Sam smiled and opened his lunch box. + +He had a sandwich, a banana and a cookie. He gave half of his sandwich and his banana to Lily. He kept his cookie for himself. He said, "This is my favorite. I want to eat it all." Lily said, "OK. Thank you for sharing." She ate her lunch and was happy. + +Sam ate his lunch and was happy too. He took a big bite of his cookie. But then he felt something hard in his mouth. He spat it out. It was a worm. He screamed and threw his cookie away. Lily saw the worm and screamed too. They were both scared and disgusted. + +They ran away from the park. They did not want to play there anymore. They did not have fun in the sun. They had a bad day. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play and have fun. But today, they have to study for a test. The test is tomorrow. They do not like to study. + +"Let's go outside and play with the ball," Ben says. He is bored. + +"No, we have to study. The test is hard. We do not know the answers yet," Mia says. She is worried. + +"But studying is no fun. Playing is fun. We can study later," Ben says. He is lively. + +"No, we have to study now. Later is too late. We will fail the test," Mia says. She is serious. + +Ben and Mia argue. They are not friends anymore. They are angry and sad. They do not study. They do not play. They do not talk. + +The next day, they take the test. They do not know the answers. They guess. They are wrong. They fail the test. They are sad. They are sorry. They miss each other. But they do not say sorry. They do not hug. They do not smile. They are alone. +Lily and Ben were at the park with their mom. They saw a big truck with a picture of ice cream on it. Mom gave them some money and they ran to the truck. They each got a cone with vanilla ice cream and sprinkles. + +"Yum, this is so good!" Lily said, licking her cone. + +"Me too!" Ben said, biting his cone. + +They sat on a bench and enjoyed their ice cream. But then, a big dog came running towards them. It was brown and furry and had a long tongue. It barked loudly and jumped on the bench. + +"Hey, get away!" Lily shouted, holding her cone away from the dog. + +But the dog was too fast. It snatched Lily's cone from her hand and ran away with it. + +"Mom, mom, the dog took my ice cream!" Lily cried, feeling sad. + +Mom came over and hugged Lily. She saw Ben still had his cone. + +"Ben, you are lucky. The dog did not take your ice cream," Mom said. + +Ben looked at his sister and felt sorry for her. He did not want her to be sad. He had an idea. + +"Here, Lily, you can have some of mine," Ben said, holding out his cone. + +He threw his cone in the air and caught it with his other hand. He did it again and again, making Lily laugh. + +"Wow, you are good at that!" Lily said, smiling. + +"Thanks, Ben, you are very nice," Lily said, taking a bite of his cone. + +They shared the cone and finished it together. Mom smiled and said, "You are both lucky. You have each other." +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together at the park, with the swings and the slides and the sand. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going on a trip to the zoo. Lily was very happy. She loved to see the animals, like the lions and the monkeys and the penguins. + +She told Max about her trip. Max was envious. He wanted to go to the zoo too, but his mom said they had no money for that. He felt sad and angry. He said to Lily, "I don't care about your trip. You are not my friend anymore. Go away!" + +Lily was hurt by Max's words. She did not understand why he was so mean to her. She tried to talk to him, but he turned his back on her. She ran away, crying. + +The next day, Lily went to the zoo with her mom. She saw many wonderful things, but she missed Max. She wished he was there with her, to share her joy. She thought about how he had yelled at her, and wondered if he was still mad at her. + +Meanwhile, Max stayed at home with his mom. He felt lonely and bored. He realized that he had been unfair to Lily. He did not really hate her, he was just jealous of her trip. He wished he had not said those mean things to her. He wanted to say sorry to her, and be her friend again. + +He decided to make a card for Lily. He drew a picture of them at the park, with a big heart and the words "I'm sorry, Lily. I care about you. You are my best friend." He asked his mom to help him deliver the card to Lily's house. + +When Lily came back from the zoo, she found the card on her doorstep. She opened it and saw Max's drawing and message. She felt happy and touched. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, look! Max made me a card! He said he's sorry and he cares about me! He's my best friend!" + +She asked her mom if she could call Max and thank him. Her mom said yes, and dialed Max's number. Lily heard Max's voice on the phone. She said, "Hi, Max! I got your card! It's very nice! I'm sorry too, for making you feel bad. I care about you too! You are my best friend!" + +Max smiled and said, "Hi, Lily! I'm glad you liked my card! I'm sorry for being mean to you. I care about you too! You are my best friend!" + +They talked for a while, and told each other about their day. They laughed and made up. They agreed to play together at the park the next day, and maybe go to the zoo together someday. They said goodbye and hung up. + +Lily and Max were happy. They learned that sometimes they might feel envious of each other, but that did not mean they had to stop caring for each other. They learned that saying sorry and forgiving were important for friendship. They learned that they had a lot in common, and a lot to share. They learned that they were best friends. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with toys, draw pictures, and sing songs. But sometimes they got tired and needed a nap. + +One day, they decided to have a nap in the big tent that Max's dad made for them in the backyard. They brought their favorite blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals. They said goodnight to each other and closed their eyes. + +But they did not fall asleep right away. They heard many sounds outside the tent. They heard birds chirping, dogs barking, cars honking, and kids laughing. They wondered what was happening. + +They opened the tent flap and peeked outside. They saw something incredible. The sky was full of bright colors, like a rainbow. There were balloons, kites, and planes flying in the air. There were clowns, magicians, and dancers on the street. There were ice cream trucks, popcorn stands, and candy shops on the corners. It was a big party! + +"Wow!" Lily said. "This is amazing!" + +"Come on!" Max said. "Let's go have some fun!" + +They grabbed their jackets and ran outside. They joined the party and had a great time. They ate yummy treats, played games, and made new friends. They forgot all about their nap. + +They had the most incredible day ever. +Lily did not like to take her pill. It was big and bitter and made her face funny. She had to take it every day to make her heart regular. Her mom said it was important, but Lily did not care. + +One day, Lily hid her pill under her pillow. She thought her mom would not find it. She went to play with her doll and forgot about it. But her mom came to check on her and saw the pill. + +"Lily, what is this?" her mom asked, holding the pill. "Did you not take your medicine?" + +Lily felt scared. She knew she did something bad. She tried to lie. "I did, mom. I did take it." + +Her mom shook her head. "No, you did not. I can see it right here. Why did you hide it, Lily?" + +Lily started to cry. She did not want to tell the truth. She did not want to take the pill. She said, "I don't like it, mom. It is yucky. It makes me sick." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I know, Lily. I know it is hard. But you have to take it. It helps your heart to be regular. If you don't take it, your heart can become sick. And I don't want that to happen. I love you, Lily." + +Lily looked at her mom. She saw her mom was sad and worried. She felt sorry. She said, "I love you too, mom. I'm sorry. I will take the pill." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a brave girl. Here, I have some juice for you. It will make the pill go down easier." + +Lily took the pill and drank the juice. She made a face, but she did not spit it out. She said, "It is still yucky, mom. But I will do it for you. And for my heart." + +Her mom kissed her. She said, "You are a good girl, Lily. I am proud of you. Now, let's go play with your doll. She needs some love too." +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play together. They have long hair. Mom says they need a haircut. + +One morning, Sam and Lily rise from their beds. They see the sun is light and bright. They run to the window and see the birds and the flowers. + +"Look, Lily, it is a nice day!" Sam says. + +"Yes, Sam, it is a nice day!" Lily says. "Can we go outside and play?" + +"First, we need to eat breakfast and get ready," Mom says. "And then, we need to go to the salon and get a haircut." + +Sam and Lily make a face. They do not like to get a haircut. They think it hurts and itches. + +"Mom, do we have to get a haircut?" Sam asks. + +"Yes, you do, Sam. Your hair is too long and messy. It will make you hot and sweaty in the summer. And you will look neat and cute with a haircut," Mom says. + +"Mom, can we choose our haircut?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can, Lily. As long as it is not too crazy or silly. You can pick a style and a color that you like," Mom says. + +Sam and Lily think for a moment. They want to have fun with their haircut. They want to look different and cool. + +"I want to have blue hair, like the sky," Sam says. + +"I want to have pink hair, like the flowers," Lily says. + +Mom smiles. She thinks Sam and Lily are creative and brave. She says they can have blue and pink hair, but only a little bit, not too much. + +"Okay, let's go and get your haircut. And then, we can go outside and play," Mom says. + +Sam and Lily are happy. They hug Mom and thank her. They put on their shoes and their hats. They go to the salon and get their haircut. They have blue and pink hair, but only a little bit, not too much. They look neat and cute with their haircut. + +They go outside and play. They show their haircut to their friends. Their friends like their haircut. They say Sam and Lily are cool and fun. + +Sam and Lily are proud. They like their haircut. They think it is a nice day. +Tommy was a tough boy who liked to play with his cars and trucks. He did not like to share his toys with anyone, not even his little sister Lily. He always said, "These are mine, go away!" + +One day, his mom told him that they had to move to a new house. Tommy was sad and angry. He did not want to leave his bedroom, where he had all his toys and posters. He said, "I don't want to go, I like it here!" + +His mom said, "I know, Tommy, but we have to go. The new house is bigger and nicer, and you will have your own bedroom there too. You can take your toys and posters with you, and make new friends." + +Tommy did not listen. He packed his toys in a big box and put a sign on it that said, "Do not touch!" He did not help his mom or dad with the other boxes. He just sat on his bed and pouted. + +The next day, they drove to the new house. Tommy did not look out the window. He just hugged his box of toys and frowned. When they got there, he ran to his new bedroom and locked the door. He did not want to see the new house or meet the new neighbors. He just wanted to play with his toys alone. + +But when he opened his box, he realized that something was wrong. His cars and trucks were broken and bent. His posters were torn and wrinkled. He had packed them too tightly and roughly, and they had gotten damaged on the way. Tommy felt a big lump in his throat. He had ruined his toys, and he had no one to play with. + +He heard a knock on the door. It was Lily. She said, "Tommy, can I come in? I want to show you something." + +Tommy did not answer. He did not want to talk to Lily. He did not like her. She always wanted to play with his toys, and he always said no. + +Lily said, "Please, Tommy, I have a surprise for you. I think you will like it." + +Tommy was curious. He opened the door a little bit and peeked out. He saw Lily holding a big bag. She smiled and said, "Look, Tommy, I have some new toys for you. I got them from the nice lady next door. She said her son had outgrown them, and she wanted to give them to someone who would enjoy them. She said they are very tough and fun. Do you want to see them?" + +Tommy was surprised. He did not expect Lily to have new toys for him. He did not expect the nice lady to give them away. He did not expect to feel happy. He opened the door wider and said, "Yes, please, Lily, show me the new toys." + +Lily came in and opened the bag. She took out some shiny cars and trucks, some colorful posters, and some other toys that Tommy had never seen before. She said, "Look, Tommy, these are for you. You can play with them as much as you want. And you know what? You can also play with me. I don't mind sharing. I think it's more fun to play together. Don't you?" + +Tommy looked at Lily and the new toys. He felt a warm feeling in his chest. He realized that Lily was not so bad. She was his sister, and she cared about him. He realized that sharing was not so hard. It was a nice thing to do, and it made everyone happy. He realized that the new house was not so bad. It was a place where he could make new friends and have new adventures. He realized that he was not so tough. He was a boy who liked to play and have fun. + +He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily, for the new toys. They are very cool and fun. And thank you for sharing. I think you are right. It is more fun to play together. I'm sorry for being mean to you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily hugged him and said, "Yes, Tommy, I want to play with you. You are my brother, and I love you. Come on, let's go see the new house and meet the new neighbors. Maybe they have more toys to share." + +Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, Lily, let's go. Maybe they do. And maybe they want to be our friends." + +They took the new toys and left the bedroom. They ran down the stairs and out the door. They saw their mom and dad smiling at them. They saw the nice lady waving at them. They saw some other kids playing in the yard. They joined them and had a lot of fun. + +Tommy learned a lesson that day. He learned that being tough +Lily liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make pictures, cards and toys. She had a big box of craft things in her room. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Lily saw her mom shiver as she put on her coat. She had an idea. She ran to her room and took out some paper, crayons, scissors and glue. She worked hard for a long time. + +She came back to the living room with a big smile. She had made a paper scarf for her mom. It was red and yellow and had hearts and stars on it. She wrapped it around her mom's neck and said, "Here, mom. I made this for you. It will keep you warm." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Thank you, Lily. This is the most beautiful scarf I have ever seen. You are so thoughtful and creative. I love it and I love you." + +Lily felt happy. She had made her mom happy too. She said, "I love you too, mom. You are the best mom in the world." They cuddled on the couch and watched a movie. Lily felt the heat from her mom's body and the paper scarf. She felt cozy and proud. She liked to design things. +Lily and Sam went to the museum with their mom. They liked to see the big animals and the shiny rocks. But they did not like the dark room with the old bones. It was scary. + +"Mom, can we go to another room?" Lily asked. She held her mom's hand tight. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go see the paintings. They are very pretty and colorful," Mom said. She smiled and led them to the next room. + +But when they got there, they saw a big sign that said "Closed for cleaning". The door was locked and there was a cloth that covered the paintings. + +"Oh, no. We can't see the paintings today," Mom said. She looked sad. + +Lily and Sam felt sad too. They wanted to see the paintings. They wondered what they looked like under the cloth. + +"Maybe we can peek a little," Sam said. He was curious and brave. He walked to the door and tried to lift the cloth. + +But as soon as he touched the cloth, a loud alarm went off. It made a scary noise that hurt their ears. Lily and Sam were fearful. They thought they did something bad. + +"Sam, what did you do?" Mom asked. She ran to the door and pulled Sam away. She looked worried. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to see the paintings," Sam said. He started to cry. + +"It's okay, Sam. It was an accident. You didn't mean to cause trouble," Mom said. She hugged Sam and Lily. She tried to calm them down. + +Soon, a man came to the door. He wore a badge and a hat. He looked angry. + +"Who set off the alarm? Who touched the cloth?" He asked. He looked at Mom and the kids. + +Mom explained what happened. She said they were sorry and they didn't know the alarm was there. She asked the man to forgive them. + +The man listened to Mom. He saw that they were scared and sorry. He felt sorry for them too. + +He turned off the alarm and smiled. He said it was okay and he understood. He said he worked at the museum and he loved the paintings too. He said he would show them the paintings if they promised not to touch them again. + +Mom and the kids thanked the man. They promised not to touch the paintings again. They followed the man to the door. He lifted the cloth and showed them the paintings. + +Lily and Sam were happy. They saw the paintings and they were very pretty and colorful. They forgot about the scary alarm and the dark room. They learned something new and had fun at the museum. +Ben likes to play with his computer. He has many games and pictures on it. He can make funny sounds and colors with it. He thinks his computer is the best toy ever. + +One day, his friend Lily comes to his house. She wants to play with him. She sees his computer and says, "What is that? It looks unusual. Can I try it?" + +Ben says, "No, this is my computer. You can play with something else. I don't want to share it." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She says, "That is not nice. You should share your toys with your friends. Sharing is fun and good. I have a doll that you can play with. I will share it with you. I recommend you to share your computer with me too." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes Lily and he likes to play with her. He remembers that his mom always tells him to be kind and generous. He says, "OK, I will share my computer with you. But you have to be careful with it. It is very special to me. And you have to let me play with your doll too. I want to see how it works." + +Lily smiles and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I will be careful with your computer. And you can play with my doll as much as you want. It can talk and sing and dance. It is very fun." + +They go to Ben's room and play with the computer and the doll. They have a lot of fun and learn new things. They are happy and they hug each other. They are good friends. +Tom and Sue were twins. They liked to play outside in the fall. They saw many orange pumpkins in the farm. They wanted to pick one for Halloween. + +"Look, Tom, that one is big and round!" Sue said, pointing to a pumpkin near the fence. + +"Let's go get it!" Tom said, and they ran to the pumpkin. They tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. A farmer heard them and came over. + +"What are you doing, kids?" he asked. + +"We want this pumpkin, sir," Sue said. + +"Well, you are lucky, because this is the last one. I was going to take it to the market, but you can have it if you help me with something," the farmer said. + +"What is it, sir?" Tom asked. + +"I need you to zip up my jacket. It is cold and windy, and my zipper is stuck," the farmer said. + +Tom and Sue nodded. They pulled and tugged on the zipper until it went up. The farmer smiled and thanked them. + +"Here, you can take the pumpkin. But be careful, it is heavy. Do you have a wagon or something?" he asked. + +"Yes, we do. It is over there, by the barn," Sue said. + +"Good. Then I will help you put the pumpkin on the wagon. Then you can take it home and carve it for Halloween," the farmer said. + +Tom and Sue were happy. They thanked the farmer again and took the pumpkin home. They felt lucky to have such a big and round pumpkin. They carved it with their mom and dad and put a candle inside. It looked scary and funny at the same time. They put it on the porch and waited for the trick-or-treaters to come. They had a lot of fun that night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very lucky because she had a big backyard to play in. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park. They walked through a gate to get inside. + +Lily saw a big slide and it made her very excited. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. When she got to the top, she felt like a big kid. She went down the slide and it was so fun! She wanted to do it again and again. + +After playing at the park, Lily went back home. She was tired but happy. She told her daddy all about the slide and how it made her feel excited. She was very lucky to have such a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He had a long trunk and was very high. He loved to play and run around all day. But he never took a nap. + +One day, the elephant became very tired. He tried to play, but he couldn't. He tried to run, but he couldn't. He realized that he needed to take a nap. + +So, he found a nice, shady spot and lay down. He closed his eyes and took a long nap. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and full of energy. + +From that day on, the elephant took a nap every day. He realized that napping was important for his health and happiness. The moral of the story is that sometimes it's important to rest and take care of ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a garage. The garage was where the car slept at night. One day, a rich family moved into the big house. They had lots of toys and fancy clothes. + +Every evening, the family would bathe in their big bathtub. They would use soap and water to get clean. One day, the little girl of the family wanted to play with her toys in the garage. She asked her dad if she could go in there. + +Her dad said yes, but only if she promised to come back inside before it got dark. The little girl happily played with her toys in the garage until it was time to go back inside. She ran back inside to take a bath before bedtime. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet turkey named Tom. Tom was very big and had lots of feathers. Lily loved Tom very much because he was her friend. + +One day, Lily and Tom went for a walk in the forest. They found a mysterious cave. Lily was scared, but Tom was brave. They went inside the cave and found a treasure chest. The treasure chest belonged to a pirate! + +Lily and Tom were very happy. They took the treasure chest home and showed it to their family. Everyone was amazed. Lily and Tom were very proud of themselves. From that day on, they knew that they would always belong together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy, and he was her best friend. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy who was all alone, and he looked sad. + +Lily went over to the little boy and said, "Hi! Do you want to play with me and Teddy?" The little boy smiled and said yes. Lily shared her toys with the little boy, and they had so much fun together. + +After a while, the little boy had to go home. Lily said goodbye and gave him a big hug. She felt happy because she made a new friend. Playing with the little boy was not boring at all. It was so much fun to share and see his smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo was very weak and couldn't swim very fast. One day, Nemo saw a shiny bow in the water and wanted to take a closer look. So, Nemo decided to dive down to the bottom of the sea to see the bow up close. When Nemo got to the bottom, he saw that the bow was attached to a big treasure chest! Nemo was so happy that he found treasure and he swam back up to the surface to tell all his fish friends. From that day on, Nemo was known as the brave fish who found treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park near her house. One day, she saw a shiny silver coin on the ground. She was so happy to get it! But when she picked it up, she saw that it was filthy and covered in dirt. + +Lily didn't want to keep the coin because it was so dirty, but she didn't want to throw it away either because it was shiny and silver. So, she decided to clean it up. She went home and got some soap and water. She scrubbed the coin until it was shiny and clean again. + +Lily was so proud of herself for getting the silver coin and for cleaning it up. She put it in her pocket and went back to playing in the park. From that day on, she always kept an eye out for shiny things on the ground, but she made sure to check if they were filthy before getting them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, Lily decided to make a fort out of her cushions. She piled them up high and climbed inside with Teddy. + +But Lily was a bit clumsy and she accidentally knocked over the cushions. Teddy fell out of the fort and onto the floor. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "Teddy, are you okay?" + +Teddy didn't answer, so Lily picked him up and hugged him tightly. "I'm sorry, Teddy. I didn't mean to be so clumsy," she said. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came into the room. "What happened?" she asked. "I knocked over the cushions and Teddy fell out," explained Lily. "But I'm going to make sure he's okay." Her mom smiled and said, "You're such a caring friend to Teddy." And Lily felt happy knowing that she had done her best to take care of her beloved stuffed bear. +Once upon a time, there was a big pumpkin. It was very old, almost as old as grandma! The pumpkin was so big that it could hardly fit in the garden. One day, a little girl came to visit the garden. She saw the pumpkin and wanted to take it home. + +The little girl tried to pick up the pumpkin, but it was too heavy. So, she decided to squash it. She jumped on the pumpkin and it went "squish!" Then, she saw the seeds inside and spread them all over the garden. + +The next year, the garden was full of pumpkins! They were all different colors and sizes. The little girl was so happy to see her garden full of pumpkins. She knew that the ancient pumpkin had given her a special gift. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball. He would run around the court with his friends and shoot the ball into the hoop. Timmy was very clumsy though. He would often trip and fall, but he never gave up. + +One day, Timmy was playing basketball with his friends when he saw a shiny basketball in the bushes. He ran over to get it, but he tripped and fell. His friends laughed and said, "You're so clumsy, Timmy!" + +Timmy felt embarrassed and sad. He went home and told his mom what happened. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You're still a great basketball player." But Timmy didn't feel better. + +The next day, Timmy's friends went to play basketball without him. Timmy was sad and lonely. He wished he could be better at basketball. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He ran outside to see what it was. It was his friends, crying and holding a broken basketball. They said, "We were playing and the ball hit a rock and broke. Now we can't play anymore." Timmy felt bad for his friends and wished he could help. But it was too late. The bad ending made Timmy sad, but he learned an important lesson: it's not about being perfect, it's about having fun and being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly high up in the sky and look down at all the pretty things below. One day, Tweet saw a big airplane with a pilot inside. The pilot was flying so fast and high that Tweet could barely keep up. + +As Tweet followed the airplane, she noticed something hidden behind a big cloud. She couldn't tell what it was, but it looked important. Tweet decided to follow the airplane and suggest to the pilot that they check out what was behind the cloud. + +The pilot listened to Tweet and together they flew behind the cloud. To their surprise, they found a treasure chest! The pilot was so happy that he shared some of the treasure with Tweet. From that day on, the pilot and Tweet became good friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely basket that she liked to take with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she met a boy named Max. + +Max said to Lily, "I dare you to climb up that big tree and get me an apple from the top." + +Lily was scared, but she wanted to impress Max, so she climbed the tree. She reached the top and picked an apple from the tree. But as she was climbing down, she slipped and fell. + +Lily hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. She learned that it's not always good to do something just because someone dares you to. She never saw Max again and she never forgot the lesson she learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat salad every day. One day, her mom made a salad, but Lily didn't like it. She said, "Mommy, this salad is bad. I don't want to eat it." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you need to eat your salad. It's good for you." But Lily demanded, "No, I don't want it. Can I have something else?" + +Her mom replied, "Okay, how about a sandwich?" Lily was happy and said, "Yes, please!" From that day on, Lily learned that if she didn't like something, she could ask for something else instead of demanding it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to perform a dance for her family. Lily was very happy and started to practice right away. She practiced every day until she was ready for the big day. + +When the day arrived, Lily put on her delicate dress and performed her dance in front of her family. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. Lily felt very proud of herself and her memory of that day was a happy one. From that day on, Lily knew that she loved to perform and wanted to do it more often. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. He loved to sail on his boat in the big blue sea. One day, he saw a little boy on the shore. The boy wanted to enter the boat and sail with the sailor. The sailor said yes and the boy was very happy. They sailed together and the boy thought it was perfect. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a great vacation. They swam in the pool and ate yummy food. But one day, they forgot to shut the door to their room. A naughty thief came in and took all their things. They were very sad and had to go home early. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and collect rocks. One day, her mommy asked her to help plant some flowers in the soil. Lily was happy to help. + +As they were planting, Lily noticed something strange. "Mommy, what is this?" she asked, pointing to a small device on the ground. "That's a camera, Lily," her mommy replied. "It can record videos and take pictures." + +Lily was fascinated and asked if she could try it. Her mommy showed her how to press the button to record. Lily giggled as she recorded herself singing a sweet song about flowers. "I can't wait to show Daddy!" she exclaimed. + +After they finished planting, they went inside for some sweet lemonade. "Did you have fun recording with the camera, Lily?" her mommy asked. "Yes, it was so cool!" Lily replied. "I also loved playing in the soil and making the flowers pretty." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweet treats like candy and cake. But her mom told her that too much sugar is not good for her waist. So Lily asked her friend, a bunny named Benny, what he recommends for a healthy snack. + +Benny told her that carrots are yummy and good for her waist. Lily tried a carrot and found out that it was indeed tasty. She thanked Benny for his recommendation and promised to eat more healthy snacks like carrots. + +From that day on, Lily enjoyed eating sweet treats in moderation and also loved eating healthy snacks. She felt happy and strong, and her mom was proud of her for taking care of her waist. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he saw a bright red mushroom and thought it looked yummy. But his mom had taught him that some mushrooms were poison, so he didn't eat it. + +Timmy's mom was a famous teacher and she taught him many things. She taught him how to count, how to read, and how to be safe. Timmy loved to learn new things from his mom. + +One day, Timmy's mom taught him about poison. She told him that some things can make you very sick, and some things can even hurt you. Timmy was scared of poison, but he was happy he learned about it from his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. One day, her mommy took her on a tour of the zoo. Lily loved seeing all the animals, but she was too shy to ask any questions. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big elephant. She was so excited and wanted to show her mommy. But when she turned around, her mommy was gone! Lily started to cry and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a kind zookeeper came up to her and asked what was wrong. Lily was still shy, but she managed to tell him that she couldn't find her mommy. The zookeeper took her on a tour of the zoo and helped her find her mommy. Lily was so happy and grateful that she gave the zookeeper a big hug. From that day on, Lily wasn't as shy anymore and loved going on adventures with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the kitchen with her mom. One day, Lily's mom was cleaning the kitchen and Lily wanted to help. Her mom said, "Sure, you can help me clean, but first you need to sign a promise to be careful." + +Lily signed the promise and started helping her mom clean. They washed the dishes together and wiped the counters. Suddenly, Lily noticed something strange. "Mommy, why is the kitchen not normal today?" she asked. + +Her mom looked around and realized that the kitchen was not normal at all. The fridge was open and the milk was spilled on the floor. "Oh no, someone must have come in and made a mess," her mom said. + +Lily and her mom cleaned up the mess and signed another promise to always keep the kitchen normal. They hugged and smiled, happy to have cleaned up the kitchen 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 small bug and wanted to take a closer look at it. She asked her mom if she could use her microscope to see the bug better. Her mom said yes and showed her how to use it. + +Lily looked through the microscope and was amazed at how close she could see the bug. Suddenly, the bug started to move and Lily screamed. Her mom came running and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her the bug and her mom said it was just a regular bug and there was nothing to be scared of. + +Lily was relieved and continued to look at the bug through the microscope. She even drew a picture of it to show her friends. From that day on, Lily loved using her microscope to explore the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They wanted to go on a picnic. They packed some food and went to the park. The park was big and green. They found a nice spot and put a blanket down. They ate sandwiches and fruit. It was a happy day. + +After they ate, the dad said "Let's act out a play!" The mom and kids liked that idea. They made up a story and pretended to be different characters. The dad was a funny clown and the mom was a queen. The kids were knights and princesses. They had so much fun! + +As the day went on, the sun started to set. The family packed up and went home. They were tired but happy. They didn't have a lot of money, but they had a modest picnic and it was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and search for treasure. One day, she found a map that showed where a treasure was buried. + +Lily ran to her friend, Tommy, and showed him the map. "Look, Tommy! We can find treasure!" she said excitedly. + +Tommy smiled and said, "That sounds like fun! Let's plan our adventure." + +Lily and Tommy followed the map and dug in the dirt until they found a chest full of gold coins and jewels. They were so happy and kind to each other, sharing the treasure and playing together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He ate them every day. One day, Benny went to the garden to get some carrots. But when he got there, he saw that there were no more carrots left. Benny was sad. + +Benny decided to go on a journey to find more carrots. He walked and walked until he came across a big carrot field. But there was a problem. A big, scary dog was guarding the field. Benny was scared. + +But then, he had an idea. He would be gentle and try to make friends with the dog. Benny slowly approached the dog and offered him a carrot. The dog sniffed the carrot and then yawned. Benny was relieved. The dog was friendly! They became friends and Benny was able to get all the carrots he wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had a clever paw that he used to dig holes in the ground. One day, Max was walking in the park when he saw a little rabbit. The rabbit was scared of Max and said, "Please don't hurt me, Mr. Dog." + +Max replied, "I won't hurt you, little rabbit. I yield to you." + +The rabbit felt happy and thought Max was kind. But then, Max's clever paw started to itch and he couldn't resist digging a hole. The rabbit got scared and ran away. Max was sad because he didn't mean to scare the rabbit. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes our cleverness can cause harm, and we need to be careful not to let it get the best of us. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man who locked a princess in a tower. The princess was sad and cried a lot. Her friends, the animals, tried to help her but they couldn't open the door. One day, a brave knight came to the tower with a key. He used the key to unlock the door and the princess was free! She was so happy and hugged the knight. The bad man was caught and went to jail. The princess and the knight lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She danced all day long and even tapped her feet when she walked. One day, Lily met a deaf boy named Timmy who couldn't hear her music. + +Lily tried to talk to Timmy, but he didn't understand her. She felt sad that he couldn't hear her tap dance. Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She took Timmy's hand and led him to a big drum. She tapped the drum and Timmy felt the vibrations. + +Timmy smiled and started to dance too. Lily was so happy that Timmy could feel her music. They danced together all day long. At the end of the day, Timmy said, "I believe we are the best dancers in the world!" Lily hugged Timmy and said, "I'm glad we are friends." From that day on, they danced together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a small puppy named Max. Max loved to play outside in the park. One day, Max saw a butterfly and he wanted to catch it. He ran after the butterfly and accidentally poked his nose on a sharp stick. It hurt a lot and Max started to cry. + +Max's owner, a kind lady, saw what happened and quickly ran to him. She took out a small bandage and put it on Max's nose. Max felt much better and stopped crying. He licked his owner's hand to say thank you. + +From that day on, Max learned to be more careful when playing outside. He still loved chasing butterflies, but he made sure to watch out for any sharp sticks. And whenever he saw a stick, he would just sniff it instead of poking it with his nose. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily's mommy had to go to work and couldn't play with her. Lily felt sad and lonely. + +Suddenly, Mittens jumped on the couch and scared Lily! She giggled and hugged her cat. Mittens was a naughty cat, but Lily loved her anyways. + +As the day went on, Lily decided to help her mommy with her work. She drew pictures and brought her mommy snacks. Her mommy was so happy and proud of her. Lily felt happy too, knowing she could help her mommy. + +At the end of the day, Lily snuggled with Mittens and fell asleep, feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Will. Will was her best friend and she loved him very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She ran around and had fun, but when it was time to go home, she realized that she had left Will behind. She felt sad and missed him a lot. + +Lily went back to the park with her mom to look for Will, but he was nowhere to be found. She cried and cried because she was so worried about him. Suddenly, she heard a loud roar. It was a wild lion! Lily was scared, but then she saw that Will was sitting on the lion's back. Will had made a new friend! + +Lily was so happy to see Will again and she gave him a big hug. She knew that he had missed her too. From that day on, Lily and Will went on many adventures together, including riding on the back of the wild lion. They were the best of friends and never wanted to be apart again. +Once upon a time, there was a fairy. She had bright wings that shone in the sun. One day, she was flying around when she saw a tree. The tree had a branch that was shaking. The fairy flew over to the branch and saw a little bird. The bird was shaking because he was scared. The fairy gently touched the bird and he stopped shaking. From that day on, the bird and the fairy were friends and they would play together in the bright sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read her books. One day, she wanted to play with her friend's toy car. She asked her friend if she could borrow it and her friend said yes! + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her it was time to take a shower. Lily didn't want to take a shower because she was having so much fun playing with the toy car. But her mom said she had to take a shower to get clean. + +When Lily got in the shower, she accidentally bumped her elbow and it hurt a little bit. But she knew that her mom would make it feel better by putting a band-aid on it. After her shower, Lily played with the toy car some more and then returned it to her friend. They both had a great day playing together! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy because he stayed up late playing with his toys. He wanted to take a nap, but he was scared of the dark. + +Timmy's mom came into his room and saw that he was still awake. "What's wrong, Timmy?" she asked. + +"I'm scared of the dark," Timmy replied. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," said his mom. "You can be a hero and face your fears. I'll leave the hallway light on so you won't be scared anymore." + +Timmy felt better knowing that he could be a hero and face his fears. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, feeling proud of himself for being brave. The moral of the story is that being brave is important, even when we are scared. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy truck. The truck didn't like to move and just stayed in one place all day. One day, a little boy wanted to play with the truck, but the lazy truck didn't want to act and play. + +The little boy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He tried to push the truck, but it was too heavy. Then, he had an idea. He pretended to be a truck too and acted like he was driving around. The lazy truck saw how much fun the little boy was having and decided to act too. + +The lazy truck started to move and the little boy was so happy. They played together for a long time and had lots of fun. From that day on, the lazy truck wasn't so lazy anymore and loved to act and play with the little boy. They became best friends and had many more adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals wanted to win because they were very competitive. The rabbit was very fast, but the turtle was slow. The rabbit thought he would win, but he was wrong. + +The turtle was slow but steady. He kept going and going. The rabbit got tired and stopped to rest. The turtle kept going and going until he crossed the finish line first. The rabbit was sad because he did not win. + +But the turtle was happy because he won. He did not spoil the race by being mean to the rabbit. And yet, he still won. The other animals were happy for the turtle because he showed that being slow and steady can win the race. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and playing with her friends in the classroom. One day, Lily's teacher told her that they needed more crayons to draw with. + +Lily said, "I can buy some crayons for our classroom!" + +Her mom took her to the store and they looked for some crayons. The store was very tight with lots of people, but Lily found some colorful crayons and said, "These are perfect for my classroom!" + +When they got back to school, Lily gave the crayons to her teacher. Her teacher said, "Thank you, Lily! You are such a kind friend to buy us some new crayons." Lily smiled and felt happy that she could help her classroom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved to play with. It was a purple teddy bear. Every day, she would shake the toy and laugh with joy. + +One day, Lily took her toy to the park to play. She ran around and had so much fun. But then she accidentally dropped her purple toy and it fell into the grass. She looked and looked but couldn't find it. + +Lily was so sad without her toy. But then, her mom found it and gave it back to her. Lily was so happy she shook the toy with excitement. From then on, she made sure to hold her purple toy tight so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick daisies in the big green field near her house. One day, she saw a bossy bee buzzing around the flowers. The bee kept telling the other bees which daisies to go to and wouldn't let Lily pick any. + +Lily didn't like the bossy bee, so she decided to tell it to stop. She walked up to the bee and said, "Stop being bossy! Let me pick some daisies too!" The bee was surprised but then realized it was not nice to be bossy. So, the bee let Lily pick as many daisies as she wanted. + +From that day on, Lily and the bee became friends and picked daisies together. They learned that it's always better to share and not be bossy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and had a big red one that she carried everywhere. One day, Lily's grandma came to visit her. She was very thoughtful and brought Lily a blue balloon. + +Lily was so happy and hugged her grandma tightly. They played with the balloons and laughed a lot. They also ate cookies and drank juice. Lily showed her grandma all of her toys and books. + +The day went by very quickly and soon it was time for grandma to go home. Lily hugged her goodbye and promised to take care of her blue balloon. She felt very lucky to have such a kind and thoughtful grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the shore and collect seashells. One day, she found a shiny, expensive-looking shell. She ran to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a pretty shell!" + +Her mom said, "Wow, that's a very expensive-looking shell! Let's take it home and clean it." When they got home, Lily's mom tried to twist the shell open, but it wouldn't budge. "This shell is very tough," she said. + +Lily said, "Maybe we can ask Daddy to help us twist it open." So they waited for Daddy to come home, and he was able to twist the shell open. Inside, they found a beautiful pearl. Lily was so happy that she hugged her parents and said, "Thank you for helping me find this treasure!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with flowers on it. One day, Lily met a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy truck that he loved to play with. Lily asked Timmy if she could play with his truck, but Timmy said no. Lily felt sad because she wanted to play with the truck too. + +Later that day, Lily and Timmy went to the park. They saw a big slide and decided to go on it. When they got to the top, Lily's waist got stuck. Timmy tried to help her, but he couldn't. Lily's waist was broken and she had to go to the hospital. + +Lily learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. Timmy felt bad for not sharing his toy truck with Lily. They both wished they could go back in time and make a different choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat berries, especially the pink ones. One day, she went to the forest to pick some berries. She saw a bird suffering in a bush. The bird's wing was broken. Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. She picked some berries and put them in a bowl. She brought the bowl to the bird and the bird ate the berries. The bird felt better and flew away. Lily was happy that she could help the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her toys. One day, she found a big rock and wondered how heavy it was. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for her little arms. + +Lily played for a while longer, but soon she got tired and wanted to go home. She picked up her toys and put them in her bag. As she walked home, she saw a butterfly flying in the sky. She wondered where it was going and followed it. + +The butterfly led Lily to a beautiful garden with lots of flowers. She felt happy and forgot that she was tired. She played in the garden and lifted a small flower to smell it. It smelled so good! When it was time to go home, Lily was very happy that she followed the butterfly and found the pretty garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play dress-up with her dolls. She had a big box of pretty dresses and shoes to choose from. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help fold the clothes. Lily was happy to help her mom. + +After they finished folding the clothes, Lily's mom asked her to put away her own dress-up clothes. Lily went to her room and saw that her favorite dress was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. Lily was upset because she wanted to wear that dress to her friend's birthday party. + +Lily's mom saw that she was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she couldn't find her favorite dress. Her mom helped her look for the dress and they finally found it under the bed. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for helping her. She put on her favorite dress and went to the party feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about going on adventures with her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One night, Lily had an unusual dream where she was a princess and Mr. Snuggles was her knight in shining armor. + +In the dream, Lily and Mr. Snuggles had to surrender to a big, scary dragon. But they didn't give up! They used their wits to defeat the dragon and save the kingdom. + +When Lily woke up, she felt proud of herself for being brave in her dream. She hugged Mr. Snuggles tightly and knew that they could conquer anything together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to school. She loved to draw with chalk on the blackboard. One day, she saw a wise old owl sitting on a tree outside her classroom. + +Lily said, "Hello Mr. Owl, what are you doing here?" + +The owl replied, "I am gathering food for my family. They are hungry and need to eat." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! I can draw some pictures of food with my chalk. Maybe your family will like it." + +The owl smiled and said, "That is a very wise idea. Thank you, Lily." + +Lily drew pictures of fruits and vegetables with her chalk and showed them to the owl. The owl was very happy and said, "These pictures are wonderful! My family will love them. Thank you for being so kind." + +Lily felt proud of herself for helping the owl and his family. From that day on, she continued to draw pictures with her chalk and share them with her animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. They would bake cookies and make yummy meals together. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go get a bowl from the cabinet. But the bowl was too big and didn't fit in Lily's little hands. + +Lily's mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll find a bowl that fits you." Lily felt happy when her mommy found a small bowl that fit perfectly in her hands. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to play with all of Lily's toys and didn't want to share. Lily's mommy reminded her that being selfish is not nice and we should always share with our friends. + +Lily remembered what her mommy said and decided to share her toys with her friend. Her friend was happy and they played together nicely. Lily felt proud of herself for being kind to her friend. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He lived in a big house with a garden. One day, he went to the beach to look at the waves. The waves were big and made a loud sound. The old man liked to watch the waves. Suddenly, he saw a little boy. The boy was waving at him. The old man waved back and smiled. They became friends and played together on the beach. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park near her house. One day, while she was playing, she heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw a big dragon in the sky. She was scared, but the dragon looked friendly. + +The dragon landed in the park and said, "Hello, little girl. My name is Dino. I am here because I need your help. My wing is broken and I cannot fly. Can you help me?" + +Lily was brave and said, "Yes, I can help you. Let me see your wing." She saw that the wing was indeed broken. She said, "Don't worry, Dino. I know a good doctor who can fix your wing. Let's go meet him." + +They walked to the doctor's office and the doctor said, "Hello, Lily. Who is your friend?" + +Lily said, "This is Dino. He is a dragon and his wing is broken. Can you fix it, please?" + +The doctor smiled and said, "Of course, I can. I have fixed many broken wings before." He fixed Dino's wing and Dino was able to fly again. Dino was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I am glad I met you." +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide river. It was very pretty to look at, but it was also very dangerous. One day, a frog was hopping along the riverbank when he slipped on a slimy rock and fell into the water. He tried to swim, but the current was too strong and he was swept away. + +As he floated down the river, the frog saw an ugly duckling sitting on the bank. The duckling looked sad and lonely. The frog called out to him, "Don't be sad, little duck. I'll help you find some friends." The duckling was surprised and grateful, and together they went on an adventure to find some new friends. + +They met a friendly fish, a happy turtle, and even a beautiful swan. The duckling was so happy to have new friends, and the frog was happy to have helped him. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always had fun exploring the big, wide world around them. +Once upon a time, there was a good dog named Max. Max was very obedient and always listened to his owner. Max loved to lay on his soft bed and take naps. + +One day, Max's owner needed to find a toy in a drawer. But the drawer was stuck and wouldn't open. Max saw his owner struggling and knew he had to help. Max walked over to the drawer and used his paw to push it open. + +Max's owner was so happy and gave him a big hug. Max felt proud of himself for being so helpful. He went back to his bed and laid down, feeling very content. From that day on, Max knew he could always help his owner when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat. He was very proud of his long whiskers and fluffy tail. One day, he saw a toy car and he wanted to play with it. The cat jumped and ran after the car. The car started to zoom and the cat chased after it. The cat was having so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very loud and it made a lot of noise. The truck driver wanted to load some boxes onto the truck. He asked his friend to help him. + +Together, they lifted the boxes and put them on the truck. The boxes were heavy, but they worked together and got the job done. + +As they drove away, the truck driver felt happy. He felt like his spirit was lifted because he had accomplished something. He was grateful for his friend's help and they both smiled as they drove down the road. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite blue shirt that he wore every day. He loved that shirt because it was very soft and comfy. He wore it to school, to the park, and even to bed. + +One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, we are going to the store to buy a new shirt for you." Timmy was sad because he didn't want to get rid of his favorite shirt. But his mom said, "Don't worry, we will record this moment and you can always remember your loyal blue shirt." + +At the store, Timmy found a new shirt that he liked. It was red with a picture of a dinosaur on it. Timmy's mom said, "Let's buy it and take a picture of you wearing it." Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, but I will always be loyal to my blue shirt." And that's how Timmy got a new shirt and recorded the moment for his loyal blue shirt. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved his shirt very much. He wore it every day and never wanted to take it off. One day, he went outside to play and forgot to lock the door to his house. A thief saw this and went inside to steal some things. The boy came back and saw that his favorite shirt was gone. He felt sad and cried a lot. + +The boy's mom told him that he should always remember to lock the door so that bad people can't come in and take his things. She also said that things are just things and that he should not be too heavy-hearted about losing his shirt. The boy learned that it is important to be careful and to take care of his things. From that day on, he always made sure to lock the door and he never forgot the lesson his mom taught him. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny. She loved to play in the fields, but she was too scared to make friends with the other animals. One day, she heard about a big zoo in the city. She wanted to go, but she was too shy to ask her parents. + +Days went by, and the bunny kept thinking about the zoo. She decided to ask her parents if they could go. At first, they refused, saying it was too far away. But the bunny didn't give up. She kept asking and asking, until finally her parents agreed to take her. + +The day of the zoo trip arrived, and the bunny was so excited. She saw all kinds of animals she had never seen before. She even made friends with a shy little hedgehog. As they left the zoo, the bunny felt grateful that she had refused to give up on her dream of going. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a large twig on the ground and picked it up. + +Lily showed the twig to her friend, Timmy. "Look Timmy, I found a big stick!" she exclaimed. + +Timmy examined the twig closely. "Wow, that's a cool stick, Lily!" he said. + +Lily and Timmy played with the twig for a while, pretending it was a magic wand. They had so much fun exploring the park and playing with their new toy. Eventually, it was time to go home and they said goodbye to the twig, leaving it behind for another day of adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil, but one day she couldn't find it. She looked everywhere, under her bed and in her toy box, but it was hidden. + +Lily's mom told her to check her mouth because sometimes she chewed on her pencil when she was thinking. Lily checked and there it was! She had accidentally hidden it in her mouth. + +Lily was so happy to have found her pencil. She promised to always keep it in a safe place and not let it get hidden in her mouth again. From then on, she made sure to only use her pencil for drawing and not for chewing. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree had many fruits, but the biggest fruit was a pear. The pear was very heavy, and it hung from a branch. One day, the pear began to rot. The tree felt sad because it loved all its fruits. So, the tree decided to shake the branch, and the pear fell to the ground. The tree was happy because it knew that the pear would make the animals happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. His name was Ellie. Ellie was enormous and had a long trunk. He liked to walk in the forest and eat leaves. One day, while Ellie was walking, he stumbled on a rock and fell down. He hurt his leg and began to cry. + +Suddenly, a little mouse came along. The mouse saw that Ellie was hurt and decided to help him. The mouse got an eraser and rubbed it on Ellie's leg. The eraser made the pain go away and Ellie felt better. + +Ellie was so happy that he picked up the little mouse and put him on his back. Together, they walked through the forest and had a great time. From that day on, Ellie and the little mouse became best friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a player named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a big toy box full of all sorts of toys. One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and explained that they were going to have to move to a new house. Timmy was upset because he loved his room and all of his toys. + +The next day, Timmy and his family started packing up all of their things. Timmy's toy box was the last thing they packed. Timmy's dad put the toy box in the back of the moving truck and they drove to their new house. When they got there, they started unpacking all of their things. Timmy was so excited to play with his toys again. + +But when they opened the back of the moving truck, they saw that the toy box had fallen over and all of Timmy's toys were broken. Timmy was so upset that he didn't want to play with anything anymore. He learned that sometimes things don't go the way we want them to and it can make us feel really sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her colorful pens. One day, Lily went to a drawing competition with her friends. They drew pictures of animals and flowers. When it was time to show the pictures, the judges looked at them carefully. + +Lily's picture was the best! Her friends were happy for her and they applauded her. But one of her friends, Sarah, was jealous. She didn't like that Lily won. Lily noticed that Sarah was sad and asked her what was wrong. + +"I wanted to win too," Sarah said sadly. + +Lily gave Sarah a big hug and said, "It's okay, we can draw together next time and be winners together." Sarah smiled and they all went home happy. From that day on, they drew pictures and wrote stories together with their pens. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look up at the stars and watch the comet fly across the sky. One night, he saw the comet fly by very slow. He thought it was strange, but he was happy to see it. + +The next night, Timmy went outside to look at the stars again. But this time, he saw that the comet was stuck in a tree! Timmy wanted to help the comet, but he didn't know how. He asked his mom for help, and she told him that he could try to shake the tree to make the comet fall out. + +Timmy shook the tree as hard as he could, but the comet didn't budge. He was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, he remembered something his mom had told him before: "If you try your best, you can do anything." So, Timmy tried again, and this time he was able to shake the tree enough to allow the comet to fall out. + +The moral of the story is that even when things seem impossible, if you try your best, you can overcome any obstacle. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the garden. One day, he found a smooth rock and decided to bury it in the ground. He dug a hole and put the rock inside before covering it up with dirt. + +But then, Timmy realized he couldn't find his way back to the spot where he buried the rock. He searched and searched but couldn't find it. He started to get worried and scared. + +Just then, his friend Sammy the squirrel came along and asked what was wrong. Timmy explained the situation and Sammy suggested they work together to find the rock. They searched and searched until finally, they found the spot where Timmy had buried the rock. + +The moral of the story is that it's always better to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pony named Sparkles. Sparkles was a pretty pony with a shiny coat and a long tail. + +One day, Lily was very excited because she wanted to use Sparkles to ride around the yard. She put on her helmet and climbed up onto Sparkles' back. Sparkles walked slowly at first, but then she started to run faster and faster. + +Lily giggled and held on tight as Sparkles ran around in circles. She was having so much fun using her pony to play. When it was time to go inside, Lily hugged Sparkles and promised to play with her again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a big fish dive into the water. Ducky wanted to dive too, but he was scared. + +Ducky's momma made some dough and they all ate it together. Ducky felt comfortable and happy. Later, Ducky saw a butterfly flying above the pond. He thought it looked so pretty and he wanted to fly too. + +The next day, Ducky practiced diving and he got better and better. He remembered how comfortable he felt when he ate the dough with his family. Finally, Ducky was brave enough to dive deep into the water. He felt like he was flying, just like the butterfly. From that day on, Ducky was the best diver in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the bush behind her house. One day, she met a little bird who was sad. + +"What's wrong?" asked Lily. + +"I need to pack my things and leave this bush," said the bird. "It's just an ordinary bush and I want to see something new." + +"But this bush is special to me," said Lily. "It's where I come to play and have fun." + +The bird thought about what Lily said and realized that even though the bush may seem ordinary to him, it was special to Lily. He decided to stay and make a new friend. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things may seem ordinary to one person, but they can be special to someone else. It's important to appreciate and respect what others value. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat corn for dinner every night. But one day, she tasted a bad piece of corn and hated it. She didn't want to eat corn anymore. + +Her mom tried to make her eat it again, but Lily refused. She wanted something else for dinner. Her mom made her a humble sandwich instead. + +The next day, Lily saw her mom cooking corn again. She remembered how much she hated it and didn't want to eat it. But her mom had a surprise. She had found a new way to cook the corn that made it taste delicious. Lily tried it and loved it. She realized that sometimes things can surprise you and it's important to keep an open mind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a shiny crystal on the ground. It was pink and sparkly. She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was a bird singing in a tree. Lily looked up and saw the bird. She listened to the bird's song and smiled. She decided to give the crystal to the bird as a gift. + +Lily climbed up the tree and gave the crystal to the bird. The bird was happy and chirped a thank you. Lily felt happy too. She heard the bird's song again and danced around the tree. From that day on, Lily always looked for shiny crystals and listened to the birds sing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, her uncle came to visit her. Lily was so excited to see him! + +"Hi Uncle!" she said, giving him a big hug. + +"Hello Lily," her uncle replied. "I have a surprise for you." + +Lily's eyes got big and she asked, "What is it?" + +Her uncle laid out a big blanket on the grass and said, "We're going to have a picnic together." + +Lily was so happy to spend time with her uncle and they had a fun day eating sandwiches and playing games. When it was time for her uncle to go home, Lily hugged him and said, "Thank you for the picnic, Uncle. I love you." + +The moral of the story is that spending time with loved ones is the most important thing, and it can make us very happy and excited. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she wanted to watch her favorite show on TV, but the cord was tangled. She tried to fix it, but it was too hard for her. She started to yell for her mommy to help her. + +When her mommy came to her room, she saw Lily was dizzy from all the yelling. She untangled the cord and fixed the TV for her little girl. Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy with a big hug. From that day on, she learned to ask for help instead of yelling. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. His mom always told him to sit on the armchair when he played. But Timmy didn't listen to his mom. He always left the armchair and played on the floor. + +One day, Timmy's mom got angry and took away all his toys. Timmy felt sad and realized that he should have been obedient and listened to his mom. He promised himself that he would always sit on the armchair when he played with his toys. + +From that day on, Timmy always sat on the armchair and played with his toys. His mom was happy that he listened and gave back all his toys. Timmy learned that it's important to be obedient and listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue fish swimming in the sea. The fish had a shiny hook stuck in its mouth, which made it hard for the fish to eat. One day, the fish saw a little crab peeking out from behind a rock. + +"Hello, little crab," said the fish. "Can you help me get this hook out of my mouth?" + +The crab scurried over to the fish and tried to pull the hook out, but it was stuck. Just then, a big shark swam by and saw the fish and the crab. + +"Yum, yum," said the shark. "I'm going to eat that fish and that crab for my lunch!" + +The fish and the crab quickly swam away, but the shark chased after them. The crab had an idea and said, "Quick, fish! Swim into that little cave and hide. I'll use my hook to block the entrance." + +The fish swam into the cave and the crab used the hook to block the entrance. The shark tried to get in, but the hook was too strong. The fish and the crab were safe and happy. + +"Thank you, little crab," said the fish. "I'm glad we are friends." + +And they swam off into the blue sea, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big white cat named Snowy. One day, Lily and Snowy were playing in the living room. Lily saw a picture frame on the wall and asked Snowy, "Do you want to peek inside the frame with me?" + +Snowy meowed and Lily took the frame off the wall. They both peeked inside and saw a picture of Lily's family. Lily pointed to her mommy and daddy and said, "Look Snowy, that's mommy and daddy!" + +Snowy purred and Lily put the frame back on the wall. She hugged Snowy and said, "I love you Snowy, you're my best friend." Snowy licked Lily's face and they continued playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear. The bear liked to play in the river with his kayak. One day, the bear met a friendly rabbit. The rabbit wanted to play too, but he didn't know how to kayak. The bear told the rabbit how to kayak and they played together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she found a symbol on the ground. It was a circle with a line through it. She didn't know what it meant, but she thought it was pretty. + +Lily showed the symbol to her mom and asked what it was. Her mom didn't know either, so she decided to send a picture of it to her friend who was a historian. Her friend replied quickly and explained that the symbol was from a long time ago and meant "no entry". + +Lily was amazed that the symbol had a special meaning. She wanted to learn more about symbols and the unknown things around her. From that day on, Lily loved to explore and discover new things. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a big tree. The owl loved to read books and learn new things. One day, the owl saw some animals playing in a club nearby. The owl wanted to join in the fun, but didn't know how to play their games. So, the owl decided to read some books about games and learn how to play. Soon, the owl became very good at playing and made many new friends in the club. From then on, the wise owl knew that reading was not only fun, but also helpful for learning new things. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He lived in a small house near a big hill. Every day, Timmy would look at the hill and dream about what was on the other side. + +One day, Timmy felt very excited and decided to climb the hill. He walked and walked until he finally reached the top. From there, he could see the whole town and even his house! + +Timmy was so happy that he started to dance and sing. He felt like he could reach the sky! From that day on, Timmy would climb the hill every day to see the beautiful view and feel excited again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat leaves from the trees in the savannah. One day, Jerry met a little monkey named Timmy. + +Timmy said, "Jerry, can you promise to help me find my lost toy?" + +Jerry replied, "Of course, Timmy! I promise to help you find your toy." + +They searched all over the savannah, but they couldn't find Timmy's toy. Suddenly, Jerry remembered that he had seen a file in the grass earlier that day. + +"Maybe your toy got stuck in a file," Jerry said. + +They searched the grass and, sure enough, they found Timmy's toy stuck in a file. Timmy was so happy and grateful to Jerry for helping him. + +"Thank you, Jerry! You are the best friend ever!" Timmy said. + +Jerry smiled and said, "No problem, Timmy. That's what friends are for!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved planes and always wanted to fly one. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the airport to see the planes. Timmy saw a big plane and said, "Mommy, can we ride that plane?" His mom said, "Maybe one day, Timmy." + +As they were watching the planes, Timmy saw the sun rise. "Look, Mommy! The sun is rising!" he exclaimed. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a beautiful sight." + +Suddenly, they heard a bitter voice behind them. It was a man who missed his flight. "This is terrible! I can't believe I missed my plane!" he grumbled. Timmy looked up at his mom and asked, "Why is that man so upset?" His mom explained, "He missed his plane and now he has to wait for another one." + +Timmy felt bad for the man, but he was still happy to see the planes and the sun rise. He knew that one day, he would fly on a plane and see the beautiful sunrise from above. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. But one day, she woke up feeling sick. Her mommy took her temperature with a thermometer and it was very high. Lily didn't want to stay in bed, she wanted to go outside and play. + +But her mommy told her she needed to rest and get better. Lily was sad because she couldn't imagine having fun without playing outside. Her mommy told her that it was okay to be humble and take care of herself. So Lily stayed in bed and rested until she felt better. And when she finally got to go outside again, she felt even happier than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play with his friends. He had big muscles from all the fun he had. One day, Timmy was very impatient because he wanted to play with his toys, but his mom said he had to eat his vegetables first. Timmy didn't want to eat his vegetables and he got very grumpy. + +After dinner, Timmy went to play with his toys, but he forgot to put them away last time. His mom reminded him to clean up his toys before he could play with them. Timmy felt bad for forgetting, but he quickly cleaned up his toys and then had a lot of fun playing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, she found a journal in the park. It was a special book where she could write all her thoughts and feelings. + +Lily sat on a bench to write in her journal. She wrote about how happy she was to be outside and how much she loved her family. Suddenly, a bird flew down and sat next to her on the bench. Lily was scared at first, but then she remembered how brave she was. She reached out her hand and the bird hopped onto her finger. + +Lily was so excited! She wrote about the bird in her journal and how she was brave enough to make a new friend. From that day on, Lily visited the park every day to see her bird friend. They would sit on the bench together and Lily would write all about their adventures in her journal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but it was a gloomy day and he couldn't go out. He sat on his leather couch and watched the rain. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, let's cover the couch with this blanket so it doesn't get wet." Timmy helped his mom cover the couch with the cozy blanket. + +As they sat on the couch, Timmy asked his mom, "Why is it so gloomy outside?" His mom replied, "Sometimes the sky gets sad and cries, that's why it's raining." + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and said, "I don't like it when the sky is sad. But I'm happy we covered the couch with this blanket." His mom smiled and gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Bun Bun saw a big, ugly rock on the ground. Bun Bun wanted to play with the rock, but it was too heavy to pick up. + +Suddenly, Bun Bun had an idea. Bun Bun started to bounce up and down on the ground next to the rock. With each bounce, the rock started to move a little bit. After a few bounces, Bun Bun was able to push the rock away. + +Bun Bun was so happy that bouncing helped move the big, ugly rock. From that day on, Bun Bun loved to bounce on the ground and play with all the other animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who were very worried. They were waiting for their new baby to arrive. The mommy's tummy was getting bigger and bigger every day. They wondered when the infant would come out to say hello. + +One day, the mommy and daddy went to the hospital. They were greeted by a friendly nurse who said, "Welcome! We are here to help you." The mommy and daddy were happy to hear that. + +After a while, the mommy gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. The mommy and daddy were so happy to see their little infant. They gave her a big hug and welcomed her into the world. From that day on, the mommy and daddy were no longer worried. They knew that their little girl would bring them lots of joy and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a bird flying high in the sky. It looked so distant, but she wanted to touch it. + +Lily decided to make a birdhouse to bring the bird closer. She asked her dad for some wire to make it strong. She worked hard and made a cozy home for the bird. + +The next day, the bird came and lived in the birdhouse. Lily was so happy to see the bird up close. She felt proud that she decided to make the birdhouse and used the wire to make it strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very sleepy one night and wanted to go to bed. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm sleepy. Can we go to bed now?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, Lily. Let's go to bed now." They went to their bedroom and got into bed. Lily was very happy to be with her family. + +Suddenly, Lily's favorite teddy bear was missing. She said, "Mommy, where is my teddy bear?" Mommy said, "Let's find your teddy bear together." They looked under the bed and in the closet, but they couldn't find it. Then, Lily's daddy came in and said, "I found your teddy bear in the living room. It was hiding under the couch." Lily was very happy to have her teddy bear back and went to sleep with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because today was the parade in his town. He wanted to see all the people and the big floats. + +Timmy's mom said, "Let's go to the parade!" So, they walked to the parade together. When they got there, Timmy saw a big, strong man carrying a heavy drum. Timmy said, "Wow, he's so strong!" + +Then, Timmy saw a little girl skip by. She was wearing a pretty dress and had a big smile on her face. Timmy said, "I want to skip too!" His mom said, "Okay, let's skip together!" So, they skipped along the parade route, watching all the fun floats go by. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek. One day, she found a hidden room in her house. She was so excited! She took a step inside and saw a big box. She opened it and found a teddy bear. She was so happy and hugged it tight. From that day on, Lily loved to play in her secret room with her new teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike to the station to watch the trains go by. One day, he saw a man selling smooth ice cream at the station. + +Timmy went up to the man and said, "Can I have some ice cream, please?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, which flavor do you want?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I want chocolate!" + +The man gave Timmy a big scoop of chocolate ice cream and Timmy ate it happily. + +From that day on, Timmy would ride his bike to the station every day to get some smooth ice cream from the man. They became good friends and would often talk about the trains that passed by. Timmy was very happy to have a new friend and some delicious ice cream to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, mean judge who wore a dull, gray robe. He would always say "no" and never smile. One day, a happy little boy named Timmy wanted to play with his toys, but the judge said he couldn't. Timmy felt sad and cried. + +But then, a kind fairy appeared and waved her magic wand. Suddenly, the judge turned into a sack of potatoes! Timmy laughed and jumped on the sack, having so much fun. The fairy said, "See, Timmy? Sometimes mean judges need to be turned into sacks to learn to be nice." Timmy nodded and hugged the fairy, happy to have his toys back. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swing in her backyard. One day, her friend Jack came over to play. "Hi Lily! Can I play on your swing?" asked Jack. "Yes, you're welcome to play on it!" replied Lily. + +But Jack found it difficult to swing high like Lily did. "I can't do it, it's too hard," said Jack. "Don't worry, just keep trying and you'll get better," encouraged Lily. So Jack kept trying and soon he was swinging just as high as Lily. + +After they finished playing, Jack said, "Thank you for letting me play on your swing, Lily. It was so much fun!" "You're welcome, Jack. I'm glad you had fun," replied Lily with a smile. And they both went home, happy and tired from a day of swinging. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pebbles. One day, she found a shiny pebble and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty pebble!" Lily said. + +"That's great, Lily! You're so independent," her mom replied. + +Lily shook the pebble in her hand and smiled. But suddenly, a big dog came running towards her and scared her. Lily dropped the pebble and it shattered into tiny pieces. + +"Oh no! My pebble!" Lily cried. + +"I'm sorry, sweetie. Sometimes accidents happen," her mom comforted her. + +Lily felt sad, but her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can find another pebble together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend she was a princess and wear her sparkly tiara. One day, she saw a harsh woman walking down the street. + +"Who is that?" Lily asked her mommy. + +"That's Mrs. Grump," her mommy replied. + +Lily decided to pretend she was a superhero and went up to Mrs. Grump. "Hi there! Do you need help with anything?" she asked. + +Mrs. Grump was surprised and smiled for the first time in a long time. "No, thank you," she said. "But thank you for asking." + +Lily felt happy that she could make Mrs. Grump smile. From that day on, Lily would always say hello to Mrs. Grump and pretend to be a superhero, spreading love and kindness wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to eat toast with honey on top. Every day, Teddy would walk in the forest and pick some honey from the bees. + +One day, Teddy saw the sun shine so bright in the sky. He decided to go on a picnic with his friends. They brought lots of toast and had a great time. But when they were done eating, they forgot to clean up their mess. + +The next day, the forest caught on fire because of the leftover toast. Teddy and his friends were very sad because they had hurt the forest and all the animals that lived there. From then on, they always made sure to clean up after themselves and never left any food behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug lived in a big garden with lots of flowers and plants. One day, it started to rain and the bug got wet. It needed a shelter to stay dry. It crawled under a big leaf and felt much better. + +The bug saw other bugs around, some were big and some were small. They were all lively and happy, playing in the rain. The bug wanted to join them, so it crawled out from under the leaf and started to play too. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The bug felt warm and happy. It crawled back to its home under the big leaf, feeling grateful for having a shelter. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing dress-up and pretending to be different people. One day, he decided he wanted to be a firefighter. + +Timmy's mom went to the store and bought him a red uniform with big yellow buttons. When Timmy tried it on, he said, "Mommy, does it fit me?" She smiled and said, "Yes, it fits perfectly." + +Timmy ran outside to show his friend, Lily. Lily said, "Wow, you look like a real firefighter!" Timmy replied, "Thank you, Lily. My uniform is so cool and harmless. I can't wait to save people from fires!" +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The king and queen lived there with their loyal staff. One day, the king asked his staff to decorate the castle for a big party. Everyone was excited to help and started to decorate the castle with balloons, streamers, and flowers. + +As they were decorating, a little mouse came into the castle. The staff saw the mouse and started to chase it. The mouse was scared and hid under a table. The king saw what was happening and asked the staff to stop chasing the mouse. + +The king said, "We should be kind to all creatures, big or small. It's important to be loyal to all living things." The staff felt bad for chasing the mouse and decided to leave it alone. They finished decorating the castle and had a wonderful party. From that day on, the staff always remembered to be kind and loyal to all creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Flopsy. Flopsy loved to play outside in the garden. One day, Flopsy found a big carrot. It was so big that Flopsy had to use all his strength to pull it out of the ground. + +Flopsy was so happy to have found such a big carrot. He decided to bury it in a special place so he could come back and eat it later. As he was digging a hole to bury the carrot, he heard a loud noise. It was a bird zooming through the sky. + +Flopsy looked up and watched the bird zoom around in circles. He felt a bitter taste in his mouth as he realized he couldn't fly like the bird. But he didn't let that stop him from enjoying the beautiful day and his big carrot. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very sleepy, so he went to his bed to sleep. He felt safe and cozy in his bed. + +One day, Teddy received a gifted toy from his friend. It was a shiny red ball. Teddy loved his new toy and played with it all day long. + +But one night, while Teddy was sleeping, a big wind came and blew the ball out of his window. Teddy was sad when he woke up and saw that his toy was gone. He looked for it everywhere, but he couldn't find it. + +Teddy learned that sometimes, even if we feel safe and happy, bad things can happen. And sometimes, we can lose the things that are gifted to us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. Her mommy said, "Sure, but let's go get dressed first." + +Lily put on her favorite dress, a sweet pink one with flowers on it. Then she and her mommy went to the slide. Lily climbed up the ladder and went down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After a while, Lily's tummy started to rumble. She said to her mommy, "I'm hungry. Can we go get a snack?" Her mommy said, "Sure, let's go get some ice cream." They went to the ice cream truck and got some sweet treats. + +As they walked back to the slide, Lily saw a boy crying on the side. She went over to him and asked, "What's wrong?" The boy said he lost his toy car. Lily remembered she had a toy car in her pocket. She gave it to the boy and he smiled. Lily felt happy that she could help someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved making his friends laugh and telling jokes. One day, Timmy told a joke that made his friend cry. Timmy felt guilty and sad. + +Timmy's mom suggested they watch a funny film to cheer up his friend. They watched the film and Timmy's friend laughed and smiled again. Timmy realized that making people happy was better than making them cry with his jokes. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to only tell jokes that were kind and made people happy. He learned that being funny doesn't mean hurting others' feelings. And his friends loved him even more for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, she found a weird looking bug in her backyard. + +Lily called out to her mommy and said, "Mommy, come see this bug. It looks weird." + +Her mommy came over and examined the bug with Lily. The bug had yellow spots on its back. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What kind of bug is this?" + +Her mommy replied, "I don't know, but it sure is interesting to examine." + +Lily and her mommy continued to look at the bug and learn more about it. From that day on, Lily loved to explore and examine the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, she caught a beautiful butterfly in her hands. She was so glad and happy to see it up close. + +Lily's mom saw her holding the butterfly and said, "Lily, you should let the butterfly go. It needs to fly and be free." + +Lily didn't want to let go of the butterfly because she loved it so much. But she knew her mom was right. So, she gently let the butterfly go and watched it fly away. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to let things go and set them free, even if it makes us sad. Butterflies are meant to fly, just like we are meant to grow and change. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs all day long. One day, she heard a bird singing a beautiful song. She was so happy that she started to sing along. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy gave her a lemon to eat. Lily took a bite and made a sour face. She didn't like the taste at all. She asked her mommy to give her some sugar to make it sweet. Her mommy signed to her that she could add some honey instead. + +Lily added some honey to the lemon and it tasted much better. She was very happy and sang a song to her mommy to thank her for helping her. From that day on, Lily knew that if something tasted sour, she could always add some honey to make it sweet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was feeling sick and her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor checked Lily's temperature with a thermometer and said, "Lily, you have a fever. You need to rest and take medicine to get healthy again." + +Lily didn't like taking medicine, but she wanted to feel better. Her mommy gave her the medicine and Lily smiled because she knew it would help her feel better soon. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had lots of fun together until Lily started feeling sick again. Her friend asked if she was okay, but Lily didn't want to stop playing. Suddenly, Lily felt very sick and her friend ran to get her mommy. + +Lily's mommy called the doctor and they rushed to the hospital. But it was too late. Lily was very sick and the doctors couldn't make her healthy again. Everyone was sad and no one could smile anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his daddy. They would go to the big green field and hit the ball with a stick. Timmy's daddy had a hairy face and Timmy liked to touch it. + +One day, Timmy and his daddy were playing golf when a bird flew by. Timmy said, "Daddy, can we shoot the bird with the golf ball?" Daddy said, "No, Timmy, that's not nice. We don't shoot birds with golf balls." + +Timmy felt sad, but then he saw a butterfly and forgot about the bird. He hit the ball and it went far, far away. Timmy and his daddy laughed and played until it was time to go home. Timmy couldn't wait to play golf again with his hairy-faced daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a penny that she loved very much. One day, while she was playing outside, she saw a big dog. The dog looked scary and Lily felt scared. + +The dog came closer and Lily wanted to run away, but she couldn't move. Then the dog barked and Lily heard a man say, "Don't be scared, he won't hurt you." The man was the dog's owner and he was very kind. + +Lily felt better and the man gave her a treat for the dog. Lily gave the man her penny as a thank you. She was happy that she wasn't scared anymore and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around in the garden and pick flowers. One day, she saw a rare flower that she had never seen before. She was so excited and ran to her mother to show her the flower. + +"Mommy, look at this rare flower I found!" Lily said. + +"It's beautiful, but be careful not to touch it. It's poisonous," said her mother. + +Lily didn't listen and touched the flower anyway. She started to feel sick and her mother rushed her to the hospital. Sadly, the doctors couldn't save her and Lily passed away. + +Remember, it's important to listen to your parents and not touch things that could harm you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and watch the flowers grow. One day, she found a big bulb in the dirt. She was patient and waited for it to grow into a pretty flower. + +But one night, she heard a noise outside. It scared her and she hid under her covers. In the morning, she went outside to check on her flower. To her surprise, it had grown tall and strong, scaring away the animals that made the noise. + +Lily was happy and proud of her flower for being so brave. From that day on, she knew that even small things could be patient and strong, and scare away scary things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a pair of gray sunglasses to wear. Timmy thought they looked cool. + +As Timmy was playing, he saw a bird in a tree. The bird was singing a beautiful song. Timmy wanted to sing too, but he didn't know how. "I wish I could whistle like the bird," Timmy said. + +Just then, Timmy's grandpa came over. "What's wrong, Timmy?" he asked. "I want to whistle like the bird," Timmy said. "Well, let me teach you," Grandpa said. And so, Grandpa taught Timmy how to whistle. Timmy was so happy that he whistled all day long, even while wearing his gray sunglasses. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and soar above the trees. One day, Blue flew into a big, modern building with a very high ceiling. Blue felt scared because the ceiling was so high and he didn't know how to get out. + +Suddenly, Blue heard a voice. "Hello there, little birdie! Are you lost?" It was a kind lady who worked in the building. Blue chirped back, "Yes, I am lost. I can't find my way out of this big, tall building." + +The lady smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your way out." She gently picked up Blue and took him outside. Blue was so grateful and thanked the lady for her help. From that day on, Blue knew to be more careful when flying into big, modern buildings with high ceilings. +Once upon a time, a little squirrel named Sammy was playing in the park. He found a yummy acorn and was eating it when he saw a big, scary bird. + +"Hello, little squirrel. What are you eating?" asked the bird. + +"I'm eating an acorn. It's harmless," replied Sammy. + +"Can I have some?" asked the bird. + +"Sure, you can have some," said Sammy. + +But as soon as Sammy gave the bird some acorn, the bird snatched Sammy's acorn and flew away. Sammy was sad and confused. He didn't understand why the bird would take his acorn. + +Suddenly, the bird vanished into thin air! Sammy was amazed and happy that the bird was gone. He learned that sometimes scary things can vanish and not hurt you anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and see the pretty colors in the sky. One day, she saw a big, beautiful rainbow in the sky. She stared at it for a long time, amazed by all the colors. + +Lily wanted to run outside and play in the rain, but it was still raining. She was getting impatient and wanted to play outside right away. But she knew she had to wait until the rain stopped. + +Finally, the rain stopped and Lily ran outside to play. She was so happy to see the rainbow again and stared at it for a long time. She played outside until it got dark and went to bed with a big smile on her face, dreaming of rainbows and playing in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her yellow sunglasses on. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played on the swings and the slide, but then Lily got tired and wanted to go home. + +But her mommy and daddy wanted to stay longer. They urged Lily to play a little bit more, but she was too tired. She started to cry because she wanted to go home and take a nap. Finally, her mommy and daddy understood and they went home. Lily fell asleep right away and had sweet dreams about playing in the park with her yellow sunglasses on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to bounce around in the fields and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mom asked him to go to the market to buy some carrots for dinner. Benny was excited to go to the market, but he had never been there alone before. + +As Benny hopped to the market, he noticed that the sky was getting dark and wild winds started to blow. He felt scared and wanted to go back home, but he knew his mom needed the carrots. So, he kept on hopping towards the market. + +When Benny arrived at the market, he saw that all the vendors had closed their shops and left. Benny felt sad and worried that he wouldn't be able to bring carrots home. Suddenly, he saw a truck with carrots on it. Benny asked the driver if he could buy some carrots, but the driver said he only had one carrot left and it was very expensive. + +Benny knew he had to buy the carrot no matter what, so he gave the driver all the money he had. As Benny hopped back home, he felt proud that he was able to help his mom. When he arrived home, his mom was happy to see the carrot and gave Benny a big hug. Benny felt happy and relieved that everything turned out okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy liked to play in the woods with his friends. One day, Teddy's mama gave him some cream to put on his boo-boo. Teddy was careful not to touch the boo-boo because it hurt. Mama said he needed to rest so he could feel better. + +Teddy went to his favorite spot in the woods and laid down on a soft bed of leaves. He closed his eyes and rested. When he woke up, his boo-boo felt much better. Mama came to check on him and was happy to see that he was feeling better. Teddy smiled and thanked Mama for taking care of him. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant was very wide and had a long nose. One day, the elephant went for a walk in the jungle. Suddenly, he saw a little bird. The bird said, "Hello, Mr. Elephant!" The elephant was happy to hear the bird say hello. They became friends and went on adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One sunny day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They saw a duck wandering around near the water. Lily was happy to see the duck, but her mommy was grumpy because she forgot to bring bread to feed the ducks. + +Lily and her mommy sat on a bench and watched the duck swim in the water. Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly and she wanted to follow it. She asked her mommy if she could wander around the park. Her mommy said yes, but to stay close. + +Lily wandered around the park and saw many things, like flowers and trees. She even saw a squirrel climbing up a tree. When she came back to her mommy, she was happy and not grumpy anymore. They went home and had a snack together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called an ostrich. The ostrich had big eyes and liked to gaze at the sky. The ostrich had a friend who was a dog. The dog was very loyal to the ostrich and they liked to play together. + +One day, the ostrich and the dog went for a walk in the forest. They saw many trees and flowers. The dog saw a squirrel and ran after it. The ostrich kept walking and looking up at the sky. Suddenly, the ostrich fell into a big hole in the ground. The dog heard the ostrich calling for help and ran back to find the hole. But it was too deep and the dog couldn't help the ostrich. + +The ostrich was very sad and couldn't get out of the hole. The dog stayed with the ostrich and was very loyal. But they were both stuck in the hole and couldn't get out. They were very scared and wished they had never gone for a walk. From that day on, the ostrich and the dog were never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted a cookie, so she went to the cupboard to get one. But she saw that the cupboard was empty! Lily was sad. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "No cookies in cupboard. Want cookie." Her mom smiled and said, "Let's make cookies together! It will be fun." + +Lily was excited and jumped up and down. She and her mom made cookies and they were delicious. Lily was happy again and thanked her mom for helping her. From that day on, Lily always let her mom help her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby crab named Carl who loved to eat shrimp. One day, he saw his friend, a little fish named Freddy, swimming by. "Hi Freddy!" said Carl. "Can I lend you some shrimp for lunch?" + +"Oh, thank you, Carl!" replied Freddy happily. "I love shrimp!" + +Carl gave Freddy some of his favorite shrimp, but then a big, mean octopus swam by. "Those shrimp look tasty," said the octopus. "Give them to me or I'll eat you both!" + +Freddy and Carl were scared, so they gave the shrimp to the octopus. The octopus ate all the shrimp and swam away, leaving Freddy and Carl with nothing to eat. They were very sad and hungry. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and would often show them to his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Jimmy came over and saw Timmy's favorite toy car. Jimmy demanded that Timmy give him the toy car to play with. Timmy felt sad and didn't want to give away his favorite toy. + +Timmy's mom saw what was happening and came to talk to the boys. She explained that it's not nice to demand things from others and that everyone's toys have value to them. She also told them that being a good friend means sharing and playing together. + +Timmy realized that his mom was right and he didn't want to be mean to his friend. So, he let Jimmy play with the toy car for a little while. Jimmy was happy and they both had fun playing together. Timmy learned that being kind and sharing is more important than keeping things all to himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. She would eat candy every day and her teeth would turn yellow. One day, her mommy took her to the dentist who said, "Lily, you need to prevent your teeth from turning yellow by brushing them every day." + +Lily started brushing her teeth every day and her teeth became white again. But, one day, she ate too much candy and her teeth turned yellow again. This time, the dentist said, "Lily, you need to treat your teeth by not eating too much candy." + +Lily learned her lesson and started eating less candy. She didn't want her teeth to turn yellow again. The moral of the story is that we need to prevent and treat our problems before they get worse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a big box. She loved to hide inside the box and pretend she was in a castle. + +One hot day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the garden. "Lily, can you please help me water the flowers?" her mom asked. "Sure, mommy!" Lily replied. + +After watering the flowers, Lily saw her box and decided to play with it. "Look, mommy! I can bow inside the box like a princess!" Lily said. "Oh, that's so cute, Lily!" her mom replied. + +Lily had so much fun playing with her box that she didn't even notice the time passing. When she was done playing, she went back to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm thirsty. Can we have some lemonade?" And they both went inside to have a refreshing drink. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box that was very hard to open. One day, Lily's friend Billy came to play. Lily showed him her toy box and said, "It's hard to open. Can you help me?" Billy said, "Yes, I can try." + +Billy tried to open the toy box but it was too hard. Then, he saw some puzzle pieces on the floor. He said, "These puzzle pieces match the ones in the box. Let's try to put them together." They matched the puzzle pieces and put them in the box. Suddenly, the box opened easily! + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Billy! You're my best friend!" Billy smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help." They played with the toys in the box and had a lot of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she saw her brother playing with a toy gun. She asked him, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm pretending to fight in a war," he said. + +Lily didn't like the sound of that. "Why would you want to fight in a war?" she asked. + +Her brother shrugged. "I don't know. It's just a game." + +Lily didn't think it was a good game. "I guess I don't like war," she said. "It's fake and it makes me sad." + +Her brother looked at her and smiled. "You're right, Lily. Let's play something else." And they spent the rest of the day playing tea party with their dolls. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to eat pasta for dinner every night. One day, his mom made him spaghetti with a lot of sauce. Timmy was so happy, he said, "Yummy! I love pasta!" + +As he was eating, he noticed something hairy in his mouth. He said, "Mom, why is there something hairy in my mouth?" His mom replied, "Oh no! Did you chew your hair again?" Timmy said, "No, Mom, it's not my hair. It's in my pasta!" + +His mom looked at his plate and saw a piece of string from the spaghetti. She said, "Oh, that's just a piece of spaghetti. It's not hairy, silly!" Timmy laughed and said, "Oh, okay. I'll chew my pasta better next time." And from that day on, Timmy always made sure to chew his pasta well before swallowing. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. He had a basketball that he loved very much, and he always kept it in his tight grip. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing basketball in the park. It was very cold outside, and Timmy started to shiver. But he didn't want to stop playing basketball, so he kept playing. + +Suddenly, Timmy's basketball bounced too high and went over the fence. Timmy tried to climb the fence to get his basketball back, but he slipped and fell. He hurt himself very badly and had to go to the hospital. Timmy never saw his basketball again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Jack. Jack was very slow at painting, but he loved to paint. One day, Jack was painting a tree when he heard a loud noise. It scared him and he fell off his ladder. + +"Are you okay?" asked his friend, the bird. + +"I'm okay," said Jack. "But that noise scared me." + +"Don't be scared," said the bird. "I'll keep you safe while you paint." + +From that day on, the bird stayed with Jack while he painted. Jack wasn't scared anymore because he had a friend to keep him safe. And even though he was slow, Jack's paintings were always beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was very high and had many rooms. A prince lived in the castle with his family. One day, the prince decided to enter a contest. The contest was to see who could build the tallest tower. People from all over the nation came to compete. The prince worked very hard and built a tower that was very high. He won the contest and was very happy. Everyone cheered for him and he felt proud. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a new toy car that was very powerful and fast. Timmy wanted to play with it, but Billy said no. + +Timmy was sad and went to play by himself. He found his old toy car and started to spin it around. Suddenly, Billy's car crashed into Timmy's car and broke it. Timmy was upset and started to cry. + +Billy felt bad and said sorry. He gave Timmy his powerful car to play with. Timmy was happy again and they played together. They learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Floppy. Floppy was a tough rabbit who loved to hop around the field. One day, Floppy's carrot patch was destroyed by a big storm. Floppy didn't know what to do. He was sad and hungry. + +Then, Floppy remembered what his mommy told him. She said, "When things are tough, pray to God for help." So, Floppy prayed and asked God to help him find some food. + +Suddenly, a kind farmer saw Floppy and gave him some fresh carrots to eat. Floppy was so happy and thanked God for answering his prayer. From that day on, Floppy made sure to pray every time he needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to rush to the store to pick up some bread for dinner. Timmy was nervous because he had never gone to the store by himself before. + +But Timmy was a brave little boy, so he put on his shoes and ran as fast as he could to the store. When he got there, he picked up the bread and rushed back home. His mom was very proud of him and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy and proud too. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could do anything he put his mind to! +Once upon a time, there was a clever dog named Max. Max had an owner named Sarah who loved him very much. Max loved Sarah too. + +One day, Sarah left a bucket of water outside. Max saw the bucket and wanted to fill his tummy with water. He stuck his head into the bucket and drank and drank until the bucket was empty. + +But Max drank too much water and his tummy became very big. He felt very sick and he couldn't move. Sarah found him lying on the ground and tried to help him, but it was too late. Max had drunk too much water and he passed away. Sarah was very sad because she loved Max and he was her clever dog. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. There, she saw a furry dog. Lily loved the dog and asked her mom if they could pet him. Her mom said yes and they went to say hello to the dog and his owner. + +The owner welcomed them and let Lily pet the dog. But then, another boy came and tried to steal the dog's toy. The dog didn't like that and started barking. The owner had to take the toy away from the boy and give it back to the dog. + +Lily asked the boy why he tried to steal the toy. He said he wanted to play with it too. Lily told him that it's not nice to steal and that they could all play together. The boy apologized and they all had fun playing with the dog and his toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play in her garden. One day, she saw a pale butterfly fluttering around. + +"Hello, butterfly! Where did you go?" Lily asked. + +"I went to the flowers to drink nectar," the butterfly replied. + +Lily watched the butterfly go from flower to flower. She thought it was so pretty. She wanted to catch it, but she knew she couldn't. So, she just sat in her garden and watched the butterfly go. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially mint candy. One day, her mom gave her a big bag of mint candy. Lily was very happy and ate all the candy in the bag. + +After eating all the candy, Lily noticed that her teeth hurt. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my teeth are broken. They hurt a lot." + +Her mom replied, "Oh no, Lily. You ate too much candy. You need to brush your teeth and not eat too much candy in the future." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to take care of her teeth. She also learned that eating too much candy can melt your teeth and cause them to break. From that day on, Lily only ate a little bit of candy and always brushed her teeth. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and get dirty. His mommy always told him to bathe before bed. + +One day, Timmy went to the park and played on the monkey bars. He was very strong and climbed all the way to the top. When he came home, he was covered in dirt and sweat. His mommy said, "Timmy, it's time to bathe." + +Timmy groaned and said, "But mommy, I want to keep playing." His mommy replied, "If you want to be strong like a superhero and win a medal, you need to take a bath to wash off all the dirt and germs." + +Timmy thought about it and decided to take a bath. After his bath, he felt clean and refreshed. His mommy gave him a big hug and said, "You're my strong little superhero, and I'm so proud of you." +Once upon a time, there was a princess who loved to wear a veil. She wore it every day and loved how it made her feel special. One day, she met a frog who asked her why she wore a veil. The princess said, "I wear it because it makes me feel different and special." + +The frog replied, "I don't understand. Why do you want to be different?" + +The princess explained, "Being different is what makes us unique and valuable. It's what makes us special." + +The frog thought about it and said, "I see. I value being different too. Maybe I should wear a veil too." + +So, the princess and the frog became friends and wore their veils together, feeling special and different in their own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his car. He saw a little girl who didn't have any toys to play with. Timmy felt very sad for her, so he gave her his toy car to play with. The little girl was very happy and she played with the car for a long time. + +Timmy felt happy that he could make the little girl smile, but he also felt a little envious because he didn't have his toy car anymore. Suddenly, he heard a loud shout coming from the other side of the park. He saw a boy who was crying because he lost his ball. Timmy knew how it felt to lose something he loved, so he went to help the boy find his ball. + +Together, they searched the entire park and finally found the ball. The boy was very happy and thanked Timmy for his help. Timmy felt very proud of himself for being kind and helpful. He learned that it's important to share and help others, even if it means giving up something you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and chase butterflies. One day, she went on a big adventure in the forest. She ran and ran until she found a magical tree. + +Lily saw a little bug crawling on her arm and it made her itch. She scratched and scratched until it went away. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was the tree! The tree said, "Do you believe in magic?" Lily was surprised but she said, "Yes, I believe in magic!" + +The tree smiled and said, "Good! Always believe in magic and never be ashamed of who you are." Lily felt happy and thanked the tree. She skipped back home, feeling proud of herself for believing in magic. From that day on, she always remembered what the tree said and never forgot to believe in herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mom was making pancakes for breakfast. Lily was very curious and asked, "Mommy, can I help you make pancakes?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can help me mix the batter." + +Lily was so excited to help. She mixed the batter and watched her mom cook the pancakes on the pan. But when it was time to eat, Lily started to complain. "These pancakes don't taste good," she said. Her mom asked her why and Lily replied, "I don't know, they just don't." + +Her mom explained to her that sometimes things don't turn out the way we want them to, but we shouldn't complain. Instead, we should be grateful for what we have. Lily realized her mistake and apologized. From that day on, she never complained about her food again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks. He had a toy car that he liked to drive around the house. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't like cleaning, but he wanted to make his mom happy. So, he picked up all his toys and put them in their right place. He even made his bed! + +After he was done, Timmy's mom gave him a cookie. Timmy was happy and proud of himself for being so organized. He sat down on the couch and put the ashtray on the table. He didn't smoke, but he liked to play with the ashtray because it was shiny. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. He had a shiny shield that he loved to show off to everyone. One day, he met a little girl named Lily who said, "Wow! Your shield is so shiny! Can I touch it?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Of course you can, little one. It's made of strong metal to keep me safe when I fight dragons." + +Lily giggled and said, "I wish I had a shield like that. Mine is not as fair as yours." + +Jack said, "Don't worry, Lily. Your shield may not shine like mine, but it's still strong and can protect you from harm." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Jack. You're so brave and kind." + +Jack felt proud and happy to help his new friend. From that day on, they became the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mom. + +Suddenly, they saw a big, scary bear. Lily was very fearful and didn't know what to do. Her mom said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. Just stay still and the bear will go away." + +After a few minutes, the bear appeared to be walking away. Lily felt relieved and asked her mom, "Why do bears come out in the season of fall?" Her mom replied, "Bears come out in the fall to find food before they go to sleep for the winter." + +Lily was happy to learn something new and continued her walk with her mom. They enjoyed the beautiful colors of the leaves and the fresh air. It was a lovely day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to listen to music, especially when she visited her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie went to visit her friend, a little monkey named Max. Max was playing his guitar and singing a song about bananas. Ellie loved the music and started to dance. Max was so happy to see Ellie enjoying his music. + +After a while, Ellie had to say goodbye and visit her other friends. She went to see a family of giraffes who were playing music with their long necks. Ellie was amazed by how big their instruments were. She tried to play with them, but her trunk was too short. The giraffes laughed and showed her how to play. Ellie had so much fun visiting her friends and listening to music. She couldn't wait to come back and visit them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy guns, especially his pistol. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They were having a lot of fun until a big kid came and took Timmy's pistol away. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +His friend Sally said, "Don't worry Timmy, I'll provide you with a new toy gun." Sally had a flexible toy gun that she could bend and twist in any way she wanted. Timmy was happy again and they continued playing. But then, the big kid came back and took Sally's flexible toy gun too. + +Timmy and Sally didn't know what to do. They tried to talk to the big kid, but he didn't listen. Suddenly, the big kid pulled out a real pistol from his pocket. Timmy and Sally were scared and ran away. They told their parents what happened, and the police came to catch the big kid. In the end, everything was okay, but Timmy and Sally never played with toy guns again. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big jar of jam on a bench. They are hungry and curious. + +"Who left this jam here?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone forgot it," Anna says. + +"Can we have some? It looks yummy," Tom says. + +Anna nods. They go to the bench and open the jar. They dip their fingers in the jam and lick them. The jam is sweet and sticky. + +But then, they hear a loud roar. They turn around and see a big bear. The bear is angry and hungry. It smells the jam and wants it. + +"Run!" Tom shouts. + +They drop the jar and run away. The bear follows them. It is fast and strong. + +Tom and Anna are scared. They look for a place to hide. They see a slide. They climb up the ladder and slide down. The bear tries to do the same, but it is too big. It gets stuck on the slide. + +Tom and Anna laugh. They are safe. The bear is different. It can't slide like them. + +They go to find their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. Their mom and dad hug them and take them home. They give them some bread and butter and more jam. They are happy and full. They don't want to see the bear again. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big rock and wanted to see what was under it. Tom said, "Let's lift the rock and look." Sue said, "OK, but be careful. Maybe there are bugs or worms." + +They both pushed the rock with their hands. It was heavy, but they moved it a little bit. Then they saw something long and thin and shiny. It was a snake! The snake was old and slow. It did not move much. It looked at them with small black eyes. + +Tom and Sue were scared. They let go of the rock and ran away. They shouted, "Snake! Snake! Help!" They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw them and asked, "What's wrong, kids? Why are you so scared?" + +Tom and Sue told her about the snake. They said, "We lifted a rock and there was a snake. It was old and scary. We don't like snakes." Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, kids. The snake was probably more scared of you than you were of it. Snakes are not bad. They are just animals. But you should not lift rocks without asking me first. You might get hurt or find something dangerous." + +Tom and Sue said, "Sorry, mom. We won't do it again. Can we play on the swings now?" Mom said, "Yes, you can. But stay close to me and be careful." Tom and Sue said, "OK, mom. We love you." They ran to the swings and had fun. They forgot about the snake. The snake stayed under the rock and slept. It was old and tired. It did not like noise. +Sara and Ben like to play in the big house. The big house has many rooms and things to see. Sara and Ben like to touch everything they find. They touch the books, the toys, the lamps, and the keys. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a door that is high and has a lock. They wonder what is behind the door. They want to see. They use the keys to open the lock. They push the door and go inside. + +The room is dark and cold. There are no windows and no lights. There are only boxes and spiders. Sara and Ben are scared. They want to go out. They run to the door and try to open it. But the door is locked. They forgot to take the keys with them. They bang on the door and cry for help. But no one hears them. No one comes. Sara and Ben are trapped in the dark room. They are very sad. They wish they did not touch the lock. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a belt in their dad's closet. It was black and shiny and had a big buckle. Sam said, "This belt is powerful. I can use it to strike anything I want." Ben said, "No, that is dad's belt. You cannot take it. It is not a toy. It can hurt you or me." + +Sam did not listen to Ben. He put the belt around his waist and pretended to be a superhero. He ran around the room and swung the belt at the lamp, the chair, and the window. He said, "I am powerful. I can strike anything I want." Ben tried to stop him, but Sam was too fast. He said, "Stop, Sam. You are being bad. You will break something or get in trouble." + +Sam did not stop. He saw a vase on the shelf. It was mom's favorite vase. It was blue and white and had flowers on it. Sam said, "I will strike that vase. It will make a loud noise." He ran to the shelf and lifted the belt. He was about to strike the vase when dad came in. He saw what Sam was doing and shouted, "Sam, no!" He grabbed the belt from Sam's hand and pulled him away from the shelf. He said, "Sam, what are you doing? This belt is not a toy. It is mine. You could have broken the vase or hurt yourself or Ben. You are in big trouble." + +Sam felt scared and sorry. He saw dad's angry face and the belt in his hand. He said, "I am sorry, dad. I was playing. I wanted to be powerful. I did not mean to be bad." Dad said, "Sam, you were very bad. You did not listen to Ben or me. You took something that was not yours. You were careless and dangerous. You need to learn a lesson." He took Sam to his room and spanked him with the belt. Sam cried and said, "Ow, ow, ow. Please stop, dad. It hurts. I am sorry. I will not do it again." + +Dad stopped and hugged Sam. He said, "I love you, Sam. But you have to be good. You have to respect other people's things. You have to be careful and safe. You have to listen to me and Ben. Do you understand?" Sam nodded and said, "I understand, dad. I love you too. I will be good. I will not play with the belt again." Dad said, "Good. Now go and say sorry to Ben and mom. And then you can play with your toys. But only the ones that are yours and are safe." Sam said, "Okay, dad. Thank you." He went to Ben and mom and said sorry. They forgave him and hugged him. Sam felt better and learned his lesson. He played with his toys and had fun. He never played with the belt again. +Anna loves to learn new things. She is very enthusiastic. She likes to read books, play games, and ask questions. Her mom is a teach. She works at a school with many children. Sometimes, Anna goes to the school with her mom and helps her. + +One day, Anna and her mom go to the school. They see a big dog in the yard. The dog is friendly and wagging his tail. Anna wants to pet the dog, but she is a little scared. She asks her mom, "Can I touch the dog?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, you can, but first you have to ask the dog. The dog's name is Spot. He is a good dog. He helps the children who are sad or nervous. He likes to lie on the floor and cuddle with them. You can say, 'Hi, Spot, can I pet you?' and see what he does." + +Anna nods and walks slowly to the dog. She says, "Hi, Spot, can I pet you?" The dog looks at her and wags his tail. He lies down on the floor and rolls over. He shows his belly. Anna smiles and kneels down. She gently rubs the dog's belly and ears. The dog licks her face and makes a happy sound. + +Anna laughs and says, "I like you, Spot. You are a nice dog. You make me happy." Her mom watches and smiles. She says, "I'm glad you like Spot. He likes you too. You are very brave and kind. You are a good teach too. You teach Spot that you are his friend." Anna hugs the dog and says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best teach ever." +Lily was a good girl. She was obedient to her mom and dad. She liked to play with her toys and read her books. She did not like to touch things that were not hers. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny thing on the table. It was round and had holes. It looked like a toy. Lily wanted to play with it. She reached for the shiny thing. + +"No, Lily, don't touch that!" her mom said. "That is an ashtray. It is not a toy. It is dirty and bad. It can hurt you." + +Lily did not understand. She felt curious. She wanted to see the ashtray. She did not listen to her mom. She grabbed the ashtray and lifted it up. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She felt a sharp pain in her hand. She dropped the ashtray. It broke on the floor. Lily saw blood on her hand. She felt scared and sorry. + +Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She took her to the sink and washed her hand. She put a band-aid on her wound. She kissed her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sad and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was bad. I touched the ashtray. I won't do it again." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. You are not bad. You are a good girl. You just made a mistake. Next time, listen to me, okay?" + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "Okay, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily." +Sara liked to play with her hoop. She could roll it, spin it, and jump through it. She had a big hoop and a small hoop. She liked the small hoop best. + +One day, she saw a big tree in the park. It had a branch that was low and strong. Sara had an idea. She took her small hoop and raised it over her head. She threw it at the branch. She wanted to hang her hoop on the branch. + +But the hoop did not land on the branch. It flew over the branch and hit a bird. The bird was angry. It squawked and flapped its wings. It flew down and pecked Sara on the nose. Sara cried. It hurt. + +A man saw what happened. He ran to Sara and picked her up. He said, "Are you okay, little girl? That was a naughty thing to do. You should not throw things at birds. They are living creatures. They have feelings. You should say sorry to the bird." + +Sara felt bad. She did not mean to hurt the bird. She said, "I'm sorry, bird. I was playing with my hoop. I did not see you. Please don't be mad at me." The bird heard her. It stopped squawking. It looked at her with its small eyes. It nodded its head. It forgave her. + +Sara smiled. She was happy. The man smiled too. He said, "That's good, little girl. You learned your lesson. Now, let's get your hoop back. Maybe you can find a better place to play with it." He lifted her up and helped her get her hoop from the tree. Sara thanked him. She hugged her hoop. She decided to play with it on the ground. She did not want to hurt any more birds. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a fake phone and Ben has a fake car. They pretend to call each other and make noises. + +"Hello, this is Sara. I am driving to the park. Do you want to come with me?" Sara says into her phone. + +"Hello, this is Ben. I am driving to the store. I need to buy some snacks. Do you want some?" Ben says into his phone. + +"Yes, please. I like snacks. What kind of snacks do you have?" Sara asks. + +"I have cookies, crackers, and fruit. What do you like?" Ben says. + +"I like cookies and fruit. Can you bring some for me?" Sara says. + +"OK, I will. But you have to share with me. Deal?" Ben says. + +"Deal. See you soon. Bye." Sara says. + +They hang up their phones and smile. They are having fun with their fake toys. They are also hungry for real snacks. They hope their mom will give them some soon. They love playing and snacking together. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They made a lot of noise and a big mess. They did not care about cleaning up. + +Their mom was in the kitchen, making lunch. She heard the noise and the mess. She was not happy. She called them: "Tom! Lily! Come here now!" + +Tom and Lily did not want to stop playing. They ignored their mom. They kept playing and making more noise and more mess. + +Their mom came to the living room. She saw the noise and the mess. She was very angry. She said: "Tom! Lily! How many times do I have to tell you to clean up your toys? Look at this mess! You are very naughty!" + +Tom and Lily were scared of their mom. They said: "Sorry, mom. We will clean up now." + +Their mom said: "No, you will not. You will go to your room and stay there until lunch. No more toys for you today. And no dessert either. Go now!" + +Tom and Lily were sad and sorry. They did not want to go to their room. They did not want to lose their toys and their dessert. They tried to pull their mom's hand and beg her. But their mom did not listen. She pushed them to their room and closed the door. + +Tom and Lily sat on their bed. They heard the silence. They felt the mess. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned their lesson. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a favorite tree with a big trunk that they could rock on. They pretended it was a boat or a horse or a rocket. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Ben and he had a shiny bike. He rode around the park and showed off his bike. Sara and Tom watched him and felt jealous. They wanted a bike too. + +"Can we try your bike?" Sara asked Ben. + +"No, it's mine. Go away," Ben said. He was rude and mean. + +Sara and Tom felt sad and angry. They went back to their tree and rocked on the trunk. They did not talk to each other. + +A lady saw them and came over. She was Ben's mom. She smiled and said, "Hello, I'm sorry about Ben. He is not very good at sharing. He thinks his bike is the best thing in the world. But he is lonely and bored. He does not have any friends to play with. Do you want to be his friends?" + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They thought about how much fun they had with their tree and each other. They realized they did not need a bike to be happy. They also felt sorry for Ben. They decided to give him a chance. + +"Okay, we can be his friends. But he has to be nice and share," Sara said. + +"Thank you, that's very kind of you. Come on, Ben, let's go and say sorry and play with Sara and Tom," the lady said. + +Ben came over and apologized. He let Sara and Tom try his bike. They took turns and had fun. They also showed him their tree and rocked on the trunk. They pretended it was a bike or a boat or a horse or a rocket. They laughed and played together. + +Sara and Tom learned that being jealous is not good. It makes you unhappy and angry. They also learned that being friendly and sharing is good. It makes you happy and kind. They made a new friend and had more fun. They liked their tree and their bike and their friends. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. They looked around the house for something fun to do. They saw a ball of string on the table. + +"Let's play with the string!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They took the string and made shapes with it. They made a star, a heart, a snake, and a cat. They had fun with the string. + +But then, their big brother Tom appeared. He was angry. + +"Hey, that's my string!" he shouted. "You took it from my room! Give it back!" + +He grabbed the string from Lily and Ben. He pulled it hard. The string broke. The shapes fell apart. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They liked the string. They did not like Tom. + +"Tom, you are mean!" Lily said. + +"Tom, you are bad!" Ben said. + +Tom did not care. He took the string and went back to his room. + +Lily and Ben hugged each other. They wished they had the string. They wished Tom was nice. They wished the day was not gloomy. +Lily loved ponies. She had a toy pony that she hugged every night. She dreamed of riding a real pony someday. She asked her mom and dad to take her to a farm where she could see ponies. + +One day, they said yes. Lily was so happy. She put on her hat and boots and got in the car. She could not wait to get to the farm. + +When they got there, she saw many ponies. They were brown, black, white, and spotted. They had long hair and tails. They made soft noises. Lily wanted to touch them and feed them. + +She saw a man who worked at the farm. He had a bucket of carrots. He said he would let Lily feed a pony if she wanted. Lily nodded. She took a carrot from the bucket and walked to a pony. The pony was white with black spots. It looked friendly. + +Lily held out the carrot to the pony. The pony sniffed it and took a bite. It made a happy sound. Lily smiled. She stroked the pony's nose. It felt soft and warm. She urged the pony to eat more. She gave it another carrot. + +But the second carrot was spicy. It had a red pepper on it. Lily did not see it. The pony did not like it. It made a loud noise and shook its head. It spit out the carrot and the pepper. It ran away from Lily. + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not mean to hurt the pony. She dropped the bucket and ran to her mom and dad. They hugged her and told her it was okay. They said the pony was not mad at her. It just did not like spicy food. + +Lily felt better. She said she was sorry to the pony. She hoped it would come back. She wanted to be its friend. She learned to check the carrots before she fed them. She still loved ponies. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a spray bottle filled with water. They liked to spray the flowers and the grass and make them wet. + +"Look, a bird!" Ben said, pointing to a small brown bird on a branch. "Let's spray it!" + +Anna shook her head. "No, Ben, that's not nice. The bird is harmless. It doesn't hurt us. It just sings and flies." + +"But it would be fun!" Ben said. He aimed the spray bottle at the bird and squeezed it hard. + +The bird felt the water on its feathers. It was cold and wet. It didn't like it. It flew away, making a loud noise. + +"Ben, you scared the bird!" Anna said. She was angry. "You made it sad. How would you like it if someone sprayed you?" + +Ben felt sorry. He didn't mean to make the bird sad. He just wanted to play. He looked at Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. You're right. I wouldn't like it. The bird is harmless. It's our friend. Can we be friends again?" + +Anna smiled. She forgave Ben. She said, "Yes, Ben, we can be friends again. But next time, let's spray something else. Like the fence or the rocks. They don't mind." + +Ben nodded. He agreed. He said, "OK, Anna, let's do that. And maybe we can give some water to the bird, too. Maybe it will come back and sing for us." + +Anna and Ben hugged. They were happy. They went to find a bowl and filled it with water. They put it under the tree where the bird was. They hoped the bird would come back and drink from it. They wanted to be kind to the bird. They wanted to hear it sing. +Anna and Ben were restless. They wanted to play outside, but it was raining. They looked at the window and saw the big puddles and the gray clouds. + +"Let's play a game," Ben said. "We can pretend we are on a mission." + +"What kind of mission?" Anna asked. + +"We have to step over the puddles and reach the big tree. That is our victory," Ben said. + +"Okay, but we need our boots and coats," Anna said. + +They put on their boots and coats and opened the door. They ran to the first puddle and jumped over it. + +"Good job, Anna!" Ben said. + +They ran to the second puddle and jumped over it. + +"Good job, Ben!" Anna said. + +They ran to the third puddle and jumped over it. + +"Almost there!" Ben said. + +They ran to the fourth puddle and jumped over it. + +"We did it!" Anna said. + +They reached the big tree and hugged it. + +"We won! We won!" they shouted. + +They felt happy and proud. They had completed their mission. They had their victory. +Anna liked to read stories. She had many books with pictures and words. She liked stories about animals, princesses, and heroes. She wanted to be like them. She wanted to be independent and brave. + +One day, she saw a small bird outside her window. The bird was in a cage. A mean man had put the bird in the cage. He wanted to sell the bird for money. The bird looked sad and scared. Anna felt sorry for the bird. She wanted to help the bird. + +She opened her window and called to the bird. "Hello, bird. I am Anna. Do you want to be free?" The bird nodded and chirped. "Yes, yes. Please help me. I want to fly and sing." Anna smiled and said, "Don't worry, bird. I will rescue you. Wait here. I will get a key." + +Anna ran to her room and looked for a key. She found a small key in her toy box. She hoped it would fit the cage. She ran back to the window and climbed on a chair. She reached for the cage and put the key in the lock. It worked! The cage opened and the bird flew out. + +"Thank you, thank you, Anna. You are a hero. You are independent and brave. You are my friend." The bird said and hugged Anna. Anna hugged the bird back and said, "You are welcome, bird. You are my friend too. You are free and happy. You can fly and sing." The bird flew away and sang a beautiful song. Anna waved and smiled. She felt proud and happy. She had rescued the bird. She had made a new friend. She had lived a story. +Ben likes to play with his cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He makes them zoom and crash on the floor. He pretends they are racing or fighting. + +One day, he finds a big can of powder in the kitchen. He does not know what it is, but it looks like snow. He thinks it would be cool to make his cars drive on the snow. He opens the can and pours some powder on the floor. He makes a hill and a tunnel with the powder. He puts his cars on the powder and makes them go up and down and through. + +But soon, the powder makes a big mess. It gets on his clothes and his hair and his face. It makes him sneeze and cough. It also gets on the table and the chairs and the stove. Mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy. She tells Ben to stop playing with the powder and to help her clean up. She says the powder is not snow, but flour. She says she needs the flour to make a cake. + +Ben feels sorry. He did not mean to make a mess. He says he is sorry to Mom and helps her pick up the flour. He puts the can back in the kitchen. He puts his cars away. He finishes cleaning up the floor. He hugs Mom and says he loves her. Mom smiles and says she loves him too. She says they can make the cake together. Ben thinks that would be cool. He likes cake. He hopes it has frosting. +Lila and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to draw with crayons on paper. They made pictures of animals, flowers, and houses. They were very happy. + +But then, Lila saw that Ben had more paper than her. She felt angry and wanted to take some of his paper. She said, "Ben, give me some of your paper. You have too much. I have too little." + +Ben said, "No, Lila. This is my paper. I found it in the closet. You have your own paper. Don't be greedy." + +Lila did not listen. She grabbed some of Ben's paper and ran away. Ben was sad and chased her. They fought over the paper and tore it into pieces. They both cried. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the tears. She said, "Lila and Ben, what have you done? Why did you fight over the paper? You have enough paper for both of you. You should share and be kind to each other." + +Lila and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were wrong. We were selfish and mean. We will not do it again." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I forgive you, my loves. But you have to learn to be happy with what you have and to respect each other's things. Paper is not as important as love and friendship." + +Lila and Ben nodded and said, "You are right, Mom. We love you and we love each other. We will share and be nice from now on." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, my darlings. Now, let's clean up this mess and then have some lunch. You must be hungry after all this playing and fighting." + +Lila and Ben said, "Yes, Mom. We are hungry. Thank you for the lunch and for the lesson." + +They helped Mom clean up the paper and then lay down on the couch. They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. They felt happy and peaceful. They learned that sharing is caring and that love is more valuable than paper. +Ben and Mia like to play with blocks. They make towers with the blocks. They see who can make the tallest tower. Ben and Mia have fun. + +One day, Ben and Mia are playing with blocks in their room. They are making towers with the blocks. Ben makes a big tower. Mia makes a bigger tower. Ben and Mia are happy. + +"Look at my tower!" Mia says. "It is bigger than yours!" + +"Wow, your tower is very big!" Ben says. "But I can make mine bigger too!" + +Ben and Mia add more blocks to their towers. They try to make them bigger and bigger. But they are also very sleepy. They yawn and rub their eyes. + +"Ben, Mia, come here!" Mommy says. "It is time for a nap!" + +Ben and Mia do not want to nap. They want to play with blocks. They want to finish their towers. + +"Mommy, can we play a little more?" Ben says. + +"Please, Mommy, just a little more?" Mia says. + +Mommy shakes her head. "No, you need to nap. You are very sleepy. You can play with blocks later." + +Mommy picks up Ben and Mia. She carries them to their beds. She tucks them in. She kisses them. + +"Sleep well, my little ones," Mommy says. "I love you." + +Ben and Mia close their eyes. They are very sleepy. They dream of towers. They are happy. +Lily liked to help her mom in the garden. She watered the flowers, pulled the weeds, and picked the prunes. Prunes were purple and sweet and good for you. Lily loved to eat them. + +One day, Lily saw a big prune on a high branch. She wanted to reach it, but it was too far. She got a stool and climbed on it, but it was still too far. She got another stool and stacked it on the first one, but it was still too far. She got a third stool and put it on top of the other two, but it was still too far. + +Lily was stubborn. She did not give up. She got a fourth stool and tried to balance it on the others, but it was too wobbly. The stools started to shake and fall. Lily fell with them. She landed on the grass with a thud. + +Lily cried. She hurt her knee and her elbow and her head. Her mom heard her and ran to her. She hugged her and kissed her and checked her for boo-boos. She put a band-aid on her knee and a cold pack on her head. She told her she was brave and strong, but also silly and reckless. + +Lily was sorry. She said she was sorry to her mom and to the stools and to the prune. She learned her lesson. She did not try to reach the prune again. She ate the ones that were low and easy. She seemed happy and content. She still liked to help her mom in the garden. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them. + +Lily goes first. She climbs up the slide and slides down fast. She laughs and says, "That was fun! I recommend it, Ben!" Ben nods and follows her. He slides down too and smiles. + +Then they go to the swing. Lily pushes Ben and he swings high. He says, "This is fun too! I recommend it, Lily!" Lily agrees and waits for her turn. She swings high too and feels the wind. + +But then, something bad happens. Ben swings too high and falls off. He lands on the ground and hurts his leg. He cries and says, "Ow, ow, ow! My leg!" Lily runs to him and says, "Oh no, Ben! Are you okay?" + +Their moms hear them and come quickly. They see Ben's leg and say, "Oh dear, Ben! You have a boo-boo! Let's go to the doctor and fix it." They pick him up and take him to the car. Lily follows them and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I hope you feel better soon." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." He looks at his leg and says, "My leg is messy. It has dirt and blood. I don't like it." Lily says, "Don't worry, Ben. The doctor will clean it and put a band-aid on it. Then it will be better." + +They go to the doctor and he does what Lily says. He cleans Ben's leg and puts a band-aid on it. He says, "There you go, Ben. You are brave. Your leg will heal soon. Just be careful next time." + +Ben says, "Thank you, doctor. I will be careful." He smiles and says, "Lily, do you want to play with me again?" Lily says, "Yes, Ben. I do. But maybe not on the swing. How about on the sandbox?" Ben says, "Okay, Lily. That sounds good. I recommend it." They hug and go to the sandbox. They play with sand and make castles. They are happy. The end. +Tim and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to collect pebbles. They had a big box of pebbles at home. They had pebbles of different colors, shapes and sizes. + +One day, they saw a big hill in the park. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They asked their moms if they could go. Their moms said yes, but they had to be careful. The hill was dangerous. There were rocks, thorns and holes. They had to stay together and not go too far. + +Tim and Mia agreed. They took their backpacks and some pebbles. They started to climb the hill. They had fun. They saw birds, flowers and bugs. They also found more pebbles. They put them in their backpacks. + +But then, Tim saw something shiny on the other side of the hill. He wanted to see what it was. He forgot what his mom said. He ran to the other side. He left Mia behind. + +Mia called him. "Tim, where are you going? Come back! It's dangerous!" But Tim did not hear her. He was too excited. He reached the other side. He saw a big pond. It was shiny because of the sun. He saw more pebbles. He wanted to get them. He went closer to the pond. + +But the pond was not safe. It was deep and muddy. Tim did not know that. He stepped on a slippery rock. He lost his balance. He fell into the pond. He screamed. "Help! Help! I'm drowning!" + +Mia heard him. She was scared. She ran to the other side. She saw Tim in the pond. She saw his backpack floating. She saw his pebbles sinking. She wanted to help him. But she did not know how to swim. She looked around. She saw a big stick. She grabbed it. She threw it to Tim. "Tim, grab the stick! I'll pull you out!" + +Tim saw the stick. He was tired and scared. He grabbed the stick. Mia pulled him out. She hugged him. She was happy. He was safe. He hugged her back. He was sorry. He was foolish. He said. "Mia, thank you. You saved me. I'm sorry I left you. I was greedy. I wanted more pebbles. But pebbles are not important. You are important. You are my best friend. I missed you." + +Mia said. "Tim, you're welcome. I'm glad you're okay. I'm sorry I was angry. I was worried. I wanted you to be safe. You are my best friend. I missed you too." + +They smiled. They learned a lesson. They learned to listen to their moms. They learned to be careful. They learned to be content. They learned to be loyal. They learned to love. + +They went back to their moms. They told them what happened. Their moms were mad. But they were also glad. They hugged them. They said. "Tim and Mia, we love you. We're proud of you. You were brave. You were kind. You were friends. But you also made a mistake. You went too far. You were in danger. You have to be more careful. You have to stay together. You have to follow the rules." + +Tim and Mia nodded. They said. "We're sorry, moms. We love you too. We're thankful for you. You were right. The hill was dangerous. We have to be more careful. We have to stay together. We have to follow the rules." + +They went home. They took their backpacks and their pebbles. They looked at their pebbles. They realized. They had enough pebbles. They did not need more. They had something better. They had each other. They were happy. They were friends. The end. +One day, Ben and Lily went to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also found a pot in the shed and put it on the snowman's head. + +"Look, our snowman has a pot for a hat!" Ben said. + +"That's funny!" Lily said. "But he looks cold. Maybe we should give him some soup." + +They ran inside and asked their mom for some soup. She gave them a bowl of hot chicken soup and a spoon. + +"Be careful, it's hot!" she said. + +Ben and Lily took the soup outside and walked to the snowman. They tried to feed him some soup with the spoon, but the soup froze on the pot. + +"Oh no, the soup is icy!" Ben said. + +"The pot is too cold!" Lily said. "Maybe we should take it off." + +They pulled the pot off the snowman's head, but they saw something strange. The snowman had a face under the pot! + +"Hello, I'm Frosty!" the snowman said. "Thank you for the soup, but I don't need it. I like the cold." + +Ben and Lily were very surprised. They had made a magic snowman! + +"Wow, you can talk!" Ben said. + +"Can you play with us?" Lily asked. + +"Of course!" Frosty said. "But first, can I have my pot back? It's my favorite hat." + +Ben and Lily smiled and put the pot back on Frosty's head. Then they played with him all day, until it was time to go inside. + +The end. +Sara and Ben are playing with their dolls in the garden. They have a small house for the dolls, and some clothes and toys. Sara likes to dress up the dolls and make them talk. Ben likes to make them run and jump and do funny things. + +One day, Sara finds a patch on her doll's dress. It is red and has a hole in it. She is upset. She does not like the patch. She thinks it is ugly and dirty. She shows it to Ben and says, "Look, Ben, my doll has a patch. I don't want it. It is bad." + +Ben looks at the patch and says, "It is not bad, Sara. It is good. It means someone loves your doll and fixed her dress. Maybe it was Mommy or Daddy. They put the patch to make the dress strong and warm. It is a nice patch." + +Sara shakes her head and says, "No, Ben, it is not nice. It is different from the other dresses. It makes my doll look old and poor. I want a new dress. A pretty dress. A dress without a patch." + +Ben says, "But, Sara, your doll does not care about the patch. She cares about you. She loves you. She is happy when you play with her and hug her and talk to her. She does not mind the patch. She thinks it is a special mark. A mark of love." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She looks at her doll and sees her smiling face. She feels her soft hair and her warm body. She remembers how much fun they have together. She says, "You are right, Ben. My doll does not care about the patch. She cares about me. And I care about her. I love her. She is my friend. The patch is a special mark. A mark of love." + +She hugs her doll and says, "I'm sorry, doll. I was silly. I like your patch. It is part of you. It is part of us. Thank you, Ben, for telling me." + +Ben smiles and says, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad you are happy. Can we play now?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, Ben, we can play. Let's play with our dolls. They are happy, too." + +They play with their dolls in the garden. They close the door of the small house and pretend it is their home. They have clothes and toys and patches. And they have love. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with clay. Clay is soft and fun. They can make many things with clay. + +One day, they see a big box of clay in the park. They are very happy. They run to the box and open it. They see many colors of clay. They want to play with all of them. + +"Look, Tom, I can make a flower with pink clay!" Lily says. + +"Wow, Lily, that is pretty! I can make a car with blue clay!" Tom says. + +They make many things with clay. They are having fun. But they do not share the clay. They only take the colors they like. They do not leave any clay for other children. + +Soon, the box of clay is empty. Lily and Tom have many things, but they are not happy. They see other children looking at them. The other children are sad. They want to play with clay too. + +Lily and Tom feel bad. They know they are not nice. They look at each other. + +"Tom, I think we made a mistake. We should share the clay with other children. They want to play too." Lily says. + +"You are right, Lily. We were selfish. We should say sorry and give some clay to them." Tom says. + +They go to the other children. They say sorry and give some clay to them. The other children are happy. They say thank you and smile. They all play with clay together. They make many things and share them. They are having fun. + +Lily and Tom learn a lesson. They learn that sharing is good. They learn that playing with others is better. They are happy. They are friends. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They have fun together. + +One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a sign that says "Ice Cream". Sam and Ben love ice cream. They run to the truck and ask for ice cream. + +"What flavor do you want?" the man in the truck asks. + +"I want chocolate," Sam says. + +"I want vanilla," Ben says. + +The man gives them ice cream in cones. Sam and Ben say thank you and walk away. + +They sit on a bench and lick their ice cream. It is delicious. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes to the bench. The dog is hungry. It smells the ice cream. It barks and jumps on the bench. + +"Go away, dog!" Sam and Ben shout. + +But the dog does not listen. It grabs Sam's cone with its mouth and runs away. + +"Hey, that's my ice cream!" Sam cries. + +He chases the dog, but the dog is too fast. Sam is sad. + +Ben sees Sam's sad face. He feels sorry for him. He has an idea. + +He breaks his cone in half and gives one half to Sam. + +"Here, Sam. You can have some of my ice cream. We can share," Ben says. + +Sam smiles and takes the half cone. He licks it and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother." + +Ben smiles too. He licks his half cone and says, "You are welcome, Sam. You are a good brother too." + +They hug and eat their ice cream. It is still delicious. They are happy again. +Lily was sad. She missed her friend Mia, who moved to a new house far away. She wanted to play with Mia and share her toys and stories. She hugged her teddy bear and cried. + +"Mommy, can I see Mia again?" she asked. + +Mommy smiled and hugged Lily. "I know you miss Mia, sweetie. But she is happy in her new house. And you can still talk to her on the phone sometimes. And maybe one day, we can visit her." + +Lily nodded, but she still felt sad. She wished she could see Mia now. + +"Can I tell you a secret, Lily?" Mommy said. "You can see Mia anytime you want, in your imagination. Do you know what imagination is?" + +Lily shook her head. + +"Imagination is when you make pictures in your mind of things that are not real, but you wish they were. You can imagine anything you want, and have fun with it. You can imagine that Mia is here with you, and you can play together. You can imagine that you are in a fairy tale, or in a spaceship, or in a zoo. You can imagine anything you want." + +Lily's eyes widened. She liked the sound of imagination. She wanted to try it. + +"Can you help me imagine, Mommy?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily. Let's close our eyes and think of Mia. What do you want to do with her?" + +Lily thought hard. She remembered that Mia liked to draw and color. She imagined that she and Mia had a big box of crayons and a lot of paper. They drew pictures of flowers, animals, stars, and rainbows. They colored them with bright colors and gave them to each other. + +"I made this for you, Mia," Lily imagined saying. + +"Thank you, Lily. It's beautiful. I made this for you," Mia imagined saying. + +They hugged and laughed. Lily felt happy. + +She opened her eyes and smiled. She looked at Mommy. + +"Mommy, I saw Mia. We drew pictures. It was fun." + +Mommy smiled back. "I'm glad, Lily. You have a wonderful imagination. And you know what? Mia can imagine you too. And maybe tonight, when you go to sleep, you can have a dream of Mia. A dream is like a story that your mind makes when you are sleeping. You can see Mia in your dream, and play with her some more." + +Lily liked that idea. She hugged Mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you. And I love Mia. And I love imagination and dreams." + +Mommy kissed Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet girl. Now, let's go have some cookies and milk, and then we can read a book together. Maybe we can find a book that has some imagination in it." + +Lily nodded and followed Mommy. She felt happy. She still missed Mia, but she knew that Mia was in her heart, and in her imagination, and in her dreams. And she hoped that Mia felt the same. +Ben and Sam are two boats who live in a big port. They like to go out and play in the water, but they also have to work hard. Sometimes they carry people and things from one place to another. Sometimes they help other boats who are in trouble. + +One day, Ben and Sam see a big storm coming. The sky is dark and the wind is strong. The water is rough and noisy. They hear a loud horn from the port. It is their friend, the lighthouse. He tells them to come back quickly. + +"Ben, Sam, hurry up! The storm is very bad. You have to come back to the port and rest. It is not safe to be out there." The lighthouse says. + +"OK, we are coming. Thank you, lighthouse. You are very alert and kind." Ben says. + +"Yes, thank you. You are a good friend." Sam says. + +Ben and Sam turn around and go back to the port. They have to be careful and brave. The waves are big and splash them. The wind pushes them and makes them shake. They hold on to each other and try not to be scared. + +They finally reach the port and find a safe spot to rest. They are wet and tired, but they are happy and proud. They have done their work well and they have listened to the lighthouse. They hug each other and say good night. + +"Ben, you are a great boat. You are strong and smart." Sam says. + +"Sam, you are a wonderful boat. You are fast and fun." Ben says. + +They close their eyes and rest. They dream of sunny days and calm water. They know that tomorrow they will go out and play again. They are happy boats. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play together in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big puddle. They want to jump in it. + +"Let's jump in the puddle!" Max says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They take off their shoes and socks. They hold hands and run to the puddle. They jump in and splash. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Lily feels something on her foot. It hurts. She looks down and sees a sharp rock. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily says. + +Max hears Lily cry. He stops jumping and runs to her. He sees the rock and the blood. + +"Oh no, Lily, are you OK?" Max says. + +He helps Lily out of the puddle. He takes his shirt and wraps it around her foot. He hugs her and says sorry. + +"It's OK, Max, it's not your fault," Lily says. + +They walk back to their shoes and socks. They put them on. Lily's foot still hurts, but her shoe is comfortable. Max's shirt is wet, but he doesn't mind. + +They hug again and say thank you. + +"Let's go home and tell our moms," Max says. + +"OK," Lily says. + +They hold hands and walk home. They are still best friends. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to gather flowers and make crowns. Sara was very good at making crowns. She made one for herself and one for Ben. Ben was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend. Can I be a prince with this crown?" + +Sara smiled and said, "Yes, you can be a prince. And I can be a princess. Let's pretend we are in a castle." + +They ran to the playhouse and pretended it was a castle. They had a lot of fun. They sang songs and told stories. They ate cookies and drank juice. + +But Ben was very clumsy. He tripped over a toy and spilled his juice. He knocked over a chair and broke his crown. He bumped his head and cried. + +Sara felt sorry for Ben. She said, "Don't cry, Ben. It's okay. You are still a prince. And I am still your friend. Here, take my crown. It's not broken. And I have a band-aid for your head." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a very kind princess. And you are still my friend. I'm sorry I was clumsy. Can we still play?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, we can still play. Let's go outside and gather more flowers. Maybe we can make a new crown for you." + +They hugged and went outside. They gathered more flowers and made a new crown for Ben. They played until it was time to go home. They were very happy. They were the best friends. +Tom and Sue are playing with their toys on the floor. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They are having fun and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Tom says. + +"Beep, beep, my doll is driving too!" Sue says. + +They zoom their toys around the floor and pretend to go to different places. + +But then, Tom sees something on the table. It is a cookie. It is big and round and brown. It looks yummy. Tom wants the cookie. He gets up and walks to the table. + +"Tom, where are you going?" Sue asks. + +"I want the cookie," Tom says. + +He reaches for the cookie on the table. But the table is too high. He cannot get the cookie. He tries to jump and stretch, but he still cannot get the cookie. He feels angry and sad. + +He looks at the table. The table is made of wood. It is hard and smooth. Tom thinks maybe the table is tasty too. He opens his mouth and bites the table. + +"Ow!" Tom cries. He hurts his teeth. He lets go of the table. He feels a bad taste in his mouth. He does not like the table. The table is not yummy. The table is mild and bitter. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Sue asks. She sees Tom biting the table. She thinks Tom is silly and funny. She laughs. + +"Ha, ha, ha, you bit the table!" Sue says. + +Tom feels embarrassed and ashamed. He does not want Sue to laugh at him. He runs back to the floor and picks up his car. He pretends nothing happened. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Tom says. + +"Beep, beep, my doll is driving too!" Sue says. + +They zoom their toys around the floor and pretend to go to different places. They forget about the cookie and the table. They are having fun and making noises. +Lily and her mom went to the airport. They wanted to see Lily's dad. He was coming home from a far place. Lily was very happy. She missed her dad a lot. + +They waited in a big room with many people. Lily saw big birds with wings outside. They were planes. They could fly in the sky. Lily wanted to fly too. She asked her mom, "Can we go on a plane, mom?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Maybe one day, Lily. But not today. Today we are here to see dad. He is on a plane too. He will be here soon." + +Lily nodded. She looked at the clock. It had numbers and hands. Mom said the clock could tell time. Lily did not understand time very well. She only knew that sometimes it was day and sometimes it was night. She hoped dad would come before night. + +Then she heard a loud sound. It was a voice. It said, "Attention, please. Flight 123 from Paris has arrived. Please proceed to gate 5 to welcome your passengers." + +Mom grabbed Lily's hand and said, "That's dad's plane, Lily. Come on, let's go to gate 5. He will be there soon." + +They ran to gate 5. They saw a door. People came out of the door. They had bags and suitcases. Lily looked for dad. She did not see him. She felt sad. She asked mom, "Where is dad, mom?" + +Mom said, "He will be here, Lily. Don't worry. He is probably at the end of the line. He has a big suitcase. It is rare. It is red and has stars on it. You will see it." + +Lily looked again. She saw many suitcases. But none of them were red and had stars. She wondered where dad's suitcase was. She hoped it did not get lost. + +Then she saw it. It was a red suitcase with stars. It was big and shiny. It came out of the door. Lily smiled. She knew dad was behind it. She shouted, "Dad, dad, I see you!" + +Dad appeared. He saw Lily and mom. He smiled too. He dropped his suitcase and ran to them. He hugged them and kissed them. He said, "Lily, mom, I missed you so much. I'm so happy to see you. I love you." + +Lily and mom said, "We missed you too, dad. We're so happy to see you. We love you." + +They were a happy family. They took dad's suitcase and left the airport. They went home. They had a big dinner. They told stories. They laughed. They were together. Lily was very happy. She thought dad's suitcase was rare. But dad was rarer. He was the best. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to read books with Mom and Dad. They have many books in their room. Some books are about animals, some books are about cars, some books are about fairies. + +One night, Tom and Jen are ready for bed. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. Mom comes to their room with a book. She says, "Do you want to read this book? It is about a boy who loses his tooth and gets a coin from the tooth fairy." + +Tom and Jen nod and smile. They love the tooth fairy. They hope they will lose their teeth soon and get coins too. Mom opens the book and starts to read. + +But then, Jen sees something on the floor. It is small and white. She picks it up and shows it to Mom. "Look, Mom, I found a tooth!" she says. + +Mom looks at the tooth and gasps. She says, "Oh, Jen, this is not your tooth. This is a dead mouse's tooth. A mouse must have died in your room. How did it get here?" + +Tom and Jen scream and drop the book. They are scared of the dead mouse and its tooth. They do not want to read the book anymore. They want Mom to take the tooth away and check for more mice. + +Mom hugs them and says, "Don't worry, my sweeties. I will throw the tooth in the trash and call Dad to help me find the mouse. Then we will clean your room and make it safe and cozy. How about we read another book instead? Maybe one about puppies or rainbows?" + +Tom and Jen nod and wipe their tears. They say, "Yes, please, Mom. We like puppies and rainbows. We do not like dead mice and their teeth." + +Mom smiles and kisses them. She says, "I love you, Tom and Jen. You are very brave and smart. Now, let's read and have sweet dreams." +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. They see a big tree with many leaves. Tom says, "Let's climb the tree!" + +Mia says, "OK, but be careful. The tree is very tall." + +They hold on to the branches and go up and up. They feel the wind and the sun on their faces. They see the birds and the clouds. They are happy. + +But then, Tom sees something on the ground. It is a red cloth. He says, "Look, Mia, it's my cloth! I remember it! Mom gave it to me when I was a baby. I lost it yesterday. I want it back!" + +He lets go of the branch and tries to reach the cloth. But he slips and falls. He cries out loud. Mia is scared. She says, "Tom, are you OK? Don't move! I'll get help!" + +She climbs down the tree and runs to the bench. She sees a lady with a dog. She says, "Please, lady, help me! My friend fell from the tree. He needs help!" + +The lady says, "Oh, no! Where is he? Show me!" + +She follows Mia to the tree. She sees Tom on the ground. He is holding the red cloth. He is hurt and sad. The lady says, "Don't worry, Tom. I'll call the doctor. He will make you better. You are brave. You have your cloth." + +She takes out her phone and calls the doctor. She stays with Tom and Mia until the doctor comes. The doctor checks Tom and puts a bandage on his arm. He says, "You have a small cut, Tom. It will heal soon. But you should not climb so high. It is dangerous. You are lucky you have your cloth. It saved you from a bigger hurt." + +Tom says, "Thank you, doctor. Thank you, lady. Thank you, Mia. I'm sorry I was silly. I love my cloth. But I love you more." +Ben and Mia love to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars, and animals with their blocks. They like to count how many blocks they have and see who has more. They know their numbers very well. + +One day, they decide to make an amazing castle with all their blocks. They work hard and help each other. They provide blocks to each other when they need them. They make walls, windows, doors, and a big tower. They are very proud of their castle. They think it is the best castle ever. + +But then, their baby brother Sam comes into the room. He sees the castle and thinks it is a toy. He crawls over and grabs some blocks. He pulls and pushes and knocks down the castle. He laughs and claps his hands. He thinks it is fun. + +Ben and Mia are very sad and angry. They cry and shout at Sam. They try to save their castle, but it is too late. It is broken and messy. They have no more blocks to play with. They have no more amazing castle. They are very unhappy. They wish Sam would go away. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big sword made of wood. They pretended to be knights and fought with the sword. + +One day, their mom said, "Boys, we have a visitor. He is an old friend of mine. He likes to see nice things. Can you show him your toys?" + +Tom and Sam nodded. They wanted to be polite and make the visitor happy. They picked up their toys and put them on the floor. They arranged them in a neat way. They wanted to display their toys. + +The visitor came in. He smiled and said, "Hello, boys. I am John. What are these toys?" + +Tom and Sam took turns to tell him about their toys. They showed him their cars, their blocks, their animals, and their books. They saved the best for last. They lifted the sword and said, "This is our sword. It is big and strong. We use it to fight dragons and monsters." + +John looked at the sword. He was impressed. He said, "Wow, that is a splendid sword. Can I hold it?" + +Tom and Sam nodded. They gave him the sword. John held it and swung it in the air. He said, "This is fun. You are very brave, boys." + +Tom and Sam smiled. They were proud of their sword. They asked, "Do you want to play with us?" + +John nodded. He said, "Yes, I do. But we have to be quiet. Your mom is in the kitchen. She is making cookies. We don't want to disturb her." + +Tom and Sam agreed. They said, "Okay. We will be quiet. We will whisper and tiptoe." + +They played with the sword and the other toys. They had a lot of fun. They were quiet and polite. Their mom was happy. She came in with a tray of cookies. She said, "Boys, you have been very good. You have displayed your toys nicely. You have made John happy. You have been quiet. You deserve a treat. Here are some cookies for you." + +Tom and Sam thanked their mom. They thanked John. They shared the cookies with him. They ate and talked and laughed. They had a wonderful day. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big pile of mail on the porch. They think it is fun to jump on the mail and make it fly. + +"Look, Ben, I can jump so high!" Sam says. + +"Me too, Sam, me too!" Ben says. + +They jump and jump and jump. They do not see Mom coming out of the house. She is angry. + +"Sam, Ben, stop that right now!" Mom says. "You are making a mess of the mail. That is not nice. The mail is for other people, not for you. How would you feel if someone jumped on your mail?" + +Sam and Ben feel bad. They did not think of that. They say sorry to Mom. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We did not mean to be bad. We just wanted to have fun," they say. + +Mom hugs them. She is not angry anymore. She says, "I know, boys, I know. But you have to be careful and respectful of other people's things. There are other ways to have fun without hurting or ruining anything. Why don't you go to the park and jump on the swings or the slide?" + +Sam and Ben think that is a good idea. They go to the park and have fun. They do not jump on the mail anymore. They learn to be more thoughtful and kind. +Lily and Tom were in a big room with many toys. They liked to play with the toys, but they did not like the room. The room had a big door that was always locked. They wanted to go outside and see the sun and the birds. + +One day, Lily found a file under a pillow. She did not know what it was, but it looked shiny and sharp. She showed it to Tom and said, "Look, I found this. Maybe we can use it to escape." + +Tom was curious and took the file. He said, "How can we escape with this?" + +Lily said, "Maybe we can make a hole in the door with this. Then we can crawl out and run away." + +Tom liked the idea and said, "Let's try it. But we have to be quiet and fast. The bad man who keeps us here might hear us and catch us." + +They waited until the bad man was gone. Then they went to the door and tried to use the file. It was hard and slow, but they made a small hole. They looked through the hole and saw a garden with flowers and trees. + +Lily said, "Wow, it's so pretty. Come on, let's go." + +Tom said, "OK, but we need something to cover the hole. The bad man might see it and follow us." + +Lily looked around and saw a fake bear. It was big and brown and soft. She said, "We can use this. It looks like a real bear. The bad man will be scared of it." + +Tom agreed and said, "Good idea. Let's do it." + +They pushed the fake bear to the door and put it in front of the hole. Then they crawled out and ran to the garden. They felt happy and free. They saw the sun and the birds. They escaped. +Sara was a little girl who liked to sing. She sang all the time, at home, at school, and in the park. She sang happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. She made up her own songs, too. + +One day, she met a boy named Ben in the park. He was playing with a toy car. Sara said hello and asked if he wanted to sing with her. Ben said no, he did not like to sing. He said singing was not useful. He said only cars and trucks and planes were useful. + +Sara felt sad. She wondered why Ben did not like to sing. She wondered if singing was really not useful. She liked singing so much, it made her feel good. She thought singing was useful for her. + +She decided to show Ben why singing was useful. She sang a song about cars and trucks and planes. She sang how they could go fast and far and high. She sang how they could help people and animals and things. She sang with a big smile and a loud voice. + +Ben listened to Sara's song. He was surprised. He did not know Sara could sing about his toys. He thought her song was fun and clever. He smiled and clapped his hands. He said he liked Sara's song. He said maybe singing was useful, after all. He asked Sara if she could teach him how to sing. Sara said yes, she would love to. She said singing was more fun when you had a friend. They sang together and played with the toy car. They became good friends. +Anna and Ben love to decorate. They like to draw, paint, cut and glue. They make pictures, cards, masks and hats. They have a lot of fun with their art. + +One day, they decide to decorate the bathroom. They find some paper, crayons, scissors and tape. They draw on the paper and cut out shapes. They tape them to the walls, the mirror, the sink and the tub. They think the bathroom looks very pretty. + +But they forget to turn off the faucet. The water keeps running and running. It fills the tub and spills over. It makes a big puddle on the floor. It flows under the door and into the hall. It is a flood! + +Mom and Dad hear the water and run to the bathroom. They see the flood and the decorations. They are very surprised and angry. They turn off the faucet and get some towels. They tell Anna and Ben to help them clean up the mess. + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They did not mean to make a flood. They just wanted to decorate. They say they are sorry and help Mom and Dad. They also promise to be more careful next time. + +Mom and Dad are still mad, but they also love Anna and Ben. They hug them and say they forgive them. They also say they are proud of their art. They say they are very creative and talented. They say they might be famous artists someday. Anna and Ben smile and hope so. They still love to decorate. +Lily was a little girl who loved to dance. She liked to wear her pink dress and her shiny shoes and spin around the room. She wanted to be a beautiful lady like her mom. + +One day, Lily saw a poster of a ballet show. She saw the ladies in the picture stretch their legs and arms and make pretty shapes. She wanted to do that too. She asked her mom if she could go to the show. + +Her mom said yes, but they had to wait for a long time. Lily was very excited. She tried to stretch like the ladies in the poster. She lifted her leg and bent her knee. But she lost her balance and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Her mom hugged her and said it was okay. She said that stretching was hard and that the ladies in the poster practiced a lot. She said that Lily could learn to stretch too, if she wanted to. She said that Lily was already a beautiful lady, no matter what. + +Lily smiled and said thank you. She said she still wanted to see the show. She said she wanted to learn to stretch too, but not today. Today, she just wanted to dance with her mom. They put on some music and danced together. Lily felt happy and loved. +Sam and Lily wanted to buy ice cream from the truck. They ran to their mom and asked for money. Mom gave them each a coin and told them to be careful. + +Sam and Lily ran to the truck and waited in line. They saw many flavors of ice cream. Sam wanted chocolate and Lily wanted strawberry. They were happy and excited. + +When it was their turn, they gave their coins to the man. The man looked at their coins and shook his head. He said, "Sorry, kids, these coins are not enough. You need more money." + +Sam and Lily were confused and sad. They did not understand why their coins were not enough. They looked at their coins and saw that they were different from the other coins. Their coins were smaller and had different pictures on them. + +They realized that their mom had given them foreign coins by mistake. They felt frustrated and disappointed. They had prepared to buy ice cream, but now they could not. + +They went back to their mom and told her what happened. Mom felt sorry and apologized. She said, "Oh, no, I gave you the wrong coins. These are from our trip to another country. They are not good here. I'm sorry, kids." + +She gave them new coins that were the same as the other coins. She said, "Here, take these coins and try again. You can still buy ice cream. I hope you enjoy it." + +Sam and Lily thanked their mom and ran back to the truck. They gave their new coins to the man and got their ice cream. They licked their ice cream and smiled. They were happy and satisfied. They had prepared to buy ice cream, and now they could. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of toys. They have a ball, a bike, a doll and a car. + +One day, they see a big slide in the park. It is new and shiny. Lily wants to try it. She thinks it looks fun. She runs to the slide and climbs up the steps. She says to Ben, "Come on, Ben, let's slide!" + +But Ben is scared. He does not like the slide. He thinks it is too high and too fast. He says to Lily, "No, Lily, I don't want to slide. I want to play with the toys." + +Lily is sad. She wants to slide with Ben. She says to Ben, "Please, Ben, don't be scared. It is not too high or too fast. It is fun and funny. You will like it. Come with me." + +But Ben refuses. He shakes his head and says, "No, Lily, I don't want to slide. I want to play with the toys. You can slide by yourself." + +Lily is mad. She does not want to slide by herself. She wants to slide with Ben. She says to Ben, "Fine, Ben, if you don't want to slide, I don't want to play with you. You are not fun. You are boring. I will find another friend who likes to slide." + +She slides down the slide and runs away. She looks for another friend in the park. She sees a boy with a hat. He is smiling and waving. He says to Lily, "Hi, I am Sam. Do you want to slide with me?" + +Lily says to Sam, "Yes, I do. I like to slide. It is fun and funny. What is your name?" + +Sam says to Lily, "I am Sam. I like to slide too. It is fun and funny. You are nice. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily says to Sam, "Yes, I do. You are nice too. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Sam says to Lily, "Yes, I do. You are my friend. Let's slide together." + +They slide together and laugh. They have fun and funny. They are happy. + +Ben sees Lily and Sam. He feels sad. He wishes he had slid with Lily. He thinks the slide looks fun and funny. He wants to be Lily's friend again. He says to himself, "Maybe I will try the slide. Maybe it is not so scary. Maybe Lily will play with me again." + +He walks to the slide and climbs up the steps. He sees Lily and Sam. He says to them, "Hi, Lily, hi, Sam. Can I slide with you?" + +Lily and Sam look at Ben. They smile and say, "Sure, Ben, you can slide with us. We are glad you changed your mind. The slide is fun and funny. You will like it. Come on, let's slide!" + +They slide together and laugh. They have fun and funny. They are happy. Ben is happy too. He is not scared anymore. He likes the slide. He likes Lily and Sam. He says to them, "You are my friends. I am sorry I refused to slide with you. I was wrong. The slide is fun and funny. Thank you for sliding with me." + +Lily and Sam say to Ben, "You are welcome, Ben. You are our friend too. We are sorry we were mad at you. We were wrong. You are fun and funny. Thank you for playing with us." + +They hug and smile. They are friends. They play in the park. They have a lot of toys. They have a ball, a bike, a doll, a car and a slide. They are happy. The end. +Tim likes to play with his model cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them race and crash on the floor. But sometimes, his cars get dirty and dusty. His mom tells him to clean his cars before he puts them away. + +"Tim, it's time to clean your cars," his mom says. "They are very dirty and dusty. You need to wipe them with a cloth and put them in the box." + +"But mom, I don't want to clean them," Tim says. "I want to play more. Cleaning is boring." + +"Cleaning is not boring, Tim," his mom says. "Cleaning is fun and good. It makes your cars shiny and new. And it shows that you care for your things. If you don't clean them, they will get more dirty and dusty. And they might break or get lost." + +Tim thinks for a moment. He likes his cars. He doesn't want them to break or get lost. He wants them to be shiny and new. He decides to listen to his mom and clean his cars. + +He takes a cloth and wipes each car carefully. He sees the dirt and dust come off. He sees the colors shine. He sees his orange car, his favorite car. It is very bright and pretty. He smiles and says, "Mom, look at my orange car. It is so clean and shiny. I like it very much." + +"Good job, Tim," his mom says. "You cleaned your cars very well. I'm proud of you. Now you can put them in the box and play with them tomorrow." + +Tim puts his cars in the box and gives his mom a hug. He feels happy and proud. He likes to clean his cars. He likes to make his mom happy. He likes his orange car. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big green hill and wanted to climb it. + +"Let's go up there!" Lily said. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Ben said. "But be careful. It is very high." + +They ran to the hill and started to climb. They used their hands and feet and helped each other. They felt happy and excited. + +They reached the top and looked around. They saw the sky, the trees, the flowers and the birds. They saw their mom and dad sitting on a bench. They waved to them and shouted. + +"Hi, mom! Hi, dad! We are on the hill!" + +Mom and dad smiled and waved back. They were proud of Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben sat on the grass and enjoyed the view. They felt the sun, the wind and the grass. They hugged each other and laughed. + +"This is the best day ever!" Lily said. + +"I agree!" Ben said. + +They heard a loud sigh behind them. They turned around and saw a small dog. The dog was brown and fluffy. He looked sad and lonely. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am Max. I live in the park. I have no friends. I am bored." The dog said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for Max. They liked dogs. They wanted to help him. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Ben asked. + +"Really? You would play with me?" Max asked. + +"Sure! You can be our friend. We have a lot of fun." Lily said. + +Max wagged his tail and barked. He felt happy and grateful. + +"Thank you! You are very nice. I would love to play with you." Max said. + +Lily and Ben smiled and invited Max to join them. They slid down the hill, ran to the swings, and chased each other. They had a lot of fun. They shared their snacks and toys. They made a new friend. + +Mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were happy to see Lily, Ben and Max having fun. They thought they were very kind and sweet. + +They all had a wonderful day in the park. +Lily and Max were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's imagine we are on a big adventure!" Lily said to Max. "We can use this cable as a rope and climb up to the top of the sofa. Maybe we will find a treasure there!" + +Max liked the idea. He grabbed one end of the cable and tied it to the leg of the sofa. Lily took the other end and threw it over the back of the sofa. They both climbed up the cable, pretending it was a steep mountain. + +When they reached the top, they saw a shiny box on the cushion. They opened it and found a lot of candy inside. They were so happy and surprised. + +"Wow, this is the best treasure ever!" Max exclaimed. "Look, there are chocolate bars and gummy bears and lollipops!" + +"Yummy, they look delicious!" Lily agreed. "Let's share them and enjoy our adventure!" + +They sat on the sofa and ate some of the candy. They felt like they had traveled to a magical land. They smiled at each other and thanked their imagination. +Ben loved his dog Max very much. He liked to play with him, hug him, and feed him. But one day, Max got sick. He did not want to eat, or run, or bark. He just lay on his bed and looked sad. Ben was very worried. He asked his mom to take Max to the veterinarian. + +The veterinarian was a nice lady who helped animals. She had a big and modern clinic, with many machines and tools. She checked Max with a stethoscope, a thermometer, and a scanner. She said Max had a bug in his tummy that made him sick. She gave him a shot and some pills. She said Max would feel better soon, but he had to stay in the clinic for a few days. + +Ben was sad to leave Max, but he knew the veterinarian would take good care of him. He said goodbye to Max and told him he loved him. He promised to visit him every day. Max licked his face and wagged his tail. + +The next day, Ben and his mom went to the clinic to see Max. But when they got there, they saw something very strange. Max was not in his bed. He was in a cage, and he was very small. He had shrunk to the size of a mouse. Ben was shocked. He ran to the cage and called Max. Max recognized him and barked, but his bark was very tiny. + +"What happened to Max?" Ben asked the veterinarian. "Why is he so small?" + +The veterinarian looked worried. She said she did not know. She said Max had a bad reaction to the shot. She said she was trying to find a way to make him big again. She said she was sorry. + +Ben was angry and scared. He did not want a small dog. He wanted his big and strong Max. He did not trust the veterinarian. He thought she had hurt Max. He wanted to take Max home. He grabbed the cage and ran to the door. He said he would never come back. He said he hated the veterinarian. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with chalk on the sidewalk. They draw flowers, stars, and cars with different colors. They have fun and talk to each other. + +"Look, Anna, I made a big blue car. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is very nice. Can I draw a yellow sun next to it?" Anna says. + +"Sure, Anna, you can draw a sun. I care about you. You are my friend." Ben says. + +They smile and keep drawing. But then, a big boy comes. He is mean and rude. He has a bike and he rides over their drawings. He laughs and says bad words. + +"Ha ha ha, your drawings are stupid. You are stupid. Chalk is for babies. Go away!" He says. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They worked hard on their drawings. They do not like the big boy. He is not nice. He does not care about them. + +"Hey, stop it! You are mean. You are not nice. You are stupid. Go away!" Anna says. + +"Yeah, go away. You are not welcome here. We do not like you. You are stupid. Chalk is fun. We are not babies. We are friends." Ben says. + +They stand up and face the big boy. They are brave and strong. They do not let him bully them. They hold hands and shout at him. + +"Go away! Go away! Go away!" They say. + +The big boy is surprised and scared. He sees that Anna and Ben are not afraid of him. He sees that they have each other. He feels alone and sad. He rides away on his bike. He does not laugh anymore. + +Anna and Ben hug each other. They are happy and proud. They are friends. They care about each other. They do not care about the big boy. They pick up their chalk and start drawing again. They make new flowers, stars, and cars. They have fun and talk to each other. +Sara was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She only had her toys and her lamp. She liked her lamp. It made her room bright and warm. She liked to talk to her lamp. + +"Hello, lamp. Do you like me?" Sara asked. + +The lamp did not answer. It was just a lamp. + +Sara felt sad. She wished her lamp could talk to her. She wished her lamp could be her friend. + +She had an idea. She saw a switch on the wall. She wondered what it did. She got up from her bed and walked to the wall. She reached for the switch. + +"Maybe this switch will make my lamp talk to me," she thought. + +She turned the switch. + +The lamp went off. The room became dark and cold. + +Sara was scared. She did not like the dark. She did not like the cold. She wanted her lamp back. + +She turned the switch again. + +The lamp came on. The room became bright and warm. + +Sara was happy. She ran to her bed and hugged her lamp. + +"Sorry, lamp. I did not mean to turn you off. I love you, lamp. You are my friend," she said. + +The lamp did not answer. It was just a lamp. + +But Sara did not mind. She felt less lonely. She smiled and fell asleep. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +They went to the tree and looked for a place to climb. They saw a big branch that was low and strong. They grabbed the branch and pulled themselves up. They were happy and proud. + +But on the branch, there was a nest. And in the nest, there was a bird. The bird was sleeping and did not see Lila and Ben. When they climbed the branch, they disturbed the bird. The bird woke up and was angry. It made a loud noise and flapped its wings. + +Lila and Ben were scared and surprised. They let go of the branch and fell to the ground. They landed on some twigs and leaves. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cried and hugged each other. + +The bird saw Lila and Ben on the ground. It felt sorry for them and flew down. It landed near them and made a soft noise. It picked up a twig and gave it to Lila. It picked up another twig and gave it to Ben. It wanted to be friends. + +Lila and Ben stopped crying and looked at the bird. They saw that it was not mean, but kind. They smiled and took the twigs. They said thank you to the bird. They were alert and careful. They did not want to disturb the bird again. They played with the twigs and the bird. They had fun and learned. +Lily and Anna were best friends. They liked to play together and share their toys. One day, Lily's mom gave her a shiny bracelet. It had many colors and made a nice sound when she moved her arm. + +"Wow, Lily, your bracelet is so pretty!" Anna said. "Can I try it on?" + +"Sure, Anna, you can try it on. But you have to give it back, okay? It is my special gift from mom," Lily said. + +Anna nodded and put the bracelet on her wrist. She felt happy and wealthy. She pretended she was a princess and danced around the room. Lily watched her and smiled. + +"Anna, you look like a princess too. Do you love my bracelet?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, Lily, I love your bracelet. But I love you more. You are my best friend," Anna said. + +She hugged Lily and gave her back the bracelet. Lily hugged her back and thanked her. They played some more and had a lot of fun. They knew they did not need many things to be happy. They only needed each other. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their dad's car. Sometimes, when dad was busy, they would sneak into the garage and pretend to drive. They would turn the wheel, push the buttons, and make vroom-vroom noises. + +One day, dad had a meeting at work. He told Lily and Ben to stay inside and watch cartoons. But Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to have fun. They decided to go to the garage and play with the car again. They thought it was harmless. + +They opened the door and climbed into the car. Lily sat in the driver's seat and Ben sat next to her. Lily found the keys in the glove box and put them in the ignition. She turned them and the car started. She was surprised and happy. She said to Ben, "Look, we can really drive!" + +Ben was scared and excited. He said to Lily, "Wow, this is cool! But what if dad finds out?" + +Lily said, "Don't worry, we'll be back soon. Let's go for a ride!" + +She pushed the pedal and the car moved. She steered the wheel and the car turned. She did not know how to stop or slow down. She did not see the other cars or the people on the street. She did not hear the horns or the sirens. She only saw the road ahead. + +She drove faster and faster. She did not notice the red light or the big truck. She crashed into the truck and the car broke. Lily and Ben were hurt. They cried and screamed. The truck driver and the police came. They were angry and worried. They called dad and mom and the ambulance. + +Dad and mom came and saw the car and the twins. They were shocked and sad. They hugged Lily and Ben and took them to the hospital. They were sorry and mad. They said to Lily and Ben, "Why did you do this? You could have died! You were very naughty and foolish!" + +Lily and Ben felt bad and ashamed. They said to dad and mom, "We're sorry, we just wanted to drive. We thought it was harmless." + +But it was not harmless. It was dangerous and wrong. Lily and Ben learned a hard lesson. They never played with the car again. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big flag on a pole. The flag is red and blue and has stars and stripes. Tom likes the flag. He wants to have it. + +"Look, Mia, a flag! I want to cut it and take it home," Tom says. + +"No, Tom, you can't do that. The flag is not yours. It belongs to the park. And cutting is bad. You can hurt yourself or the flag," Mia says. + +"But I like the flag. It is so pretty and powerful. It makes me feel like a hero," Tom says. + +He runs to the flag pole and tries to climb it. He has scissors in his hand. Mia follows him and tries to stop him. + +"Tom, stop! You are being naughty. The flag is not a toy. It is a symbol. It means something important. And you can fall and get hurt," Mia says. + +But Tom does not listen. He reaches the flag and starts to cut it. He cuts a big hole in the flag. He laughs and says, "Ha ha, I did it! I cut the flag!" + +Suddenly, a loud voice says, "Hey, you! What are you doing? Stop that right now!" + +Tom and Mia look and see a man in a uniform. He is a park ranger. He is angry and has a walkie-talkie in his hand. He runs to the flag pole and grabs Tom. + +"You are in big trouble, kid. You have damaged the flag. That is a crime. You have to respect the flag. It is a powerful symbol of our country. It stands for freedom and justice and courage. You have no right to cut it," the park ranger says. + +He calls for backup and takes Tom and Mia to his office. He calls their parents and tells them what happened. Tom and Mia are scared and sorry. They have to apologize and pay for a new flag. They learn a lesson about the flag and cutting. They promise to never do it again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big hippo toy. It is soft and gray. They hug it and pet it. + +One day, they want to play outside. They want to carry the hippo with them. But the hippo is too big. Lily and Ben are too small. They cannot carry it together. + +They try to pull it. They try to push it. They try to roll it. But the hippo does not move. It is too heavy. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want to play with the hippo outside. They do not want to leave it inside. + +They start to cry. They start to yell. They start to fight. They say, "It is my hippo!" "No, it is my hippo!" "Give it to me!" "No, give it to me!" + +Mom hears them. She comes to see. She sees the hippo. She sees Lily and Ben. She says, "Stop fighting. The hippo is for both of you. You can share it. You can take turns. You can play with it inside or outside. But you need to be nice to each other. And you need to be careful with the hippo. It is not a real hippo. It is a toy hippo. It can break." + +Lily and Ben listen to Mom. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." They hug each other. They hug the hippo. They say, "We love the hippo. We love each other. We will share it. We will take turns. We will play with it inside or outside. But we will be nice to each other. And we will be careful with the hippo. It is not a real hippo. It is a toy hippo. It can break." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good. I am proud of you. You are good friends. You are good children. Now, do you want a snack? I have some tasty cookies for you." + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, please. We want a snack. We want some tasty cookies. Thank you, Mom." + +They leave the hippo on the couch. They follow Mom to the kitchen. They eat some tasty cookies. They are happy. The hippo is happy too. It is soft and gray. It waits for them to play again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their toy box. One day, they find a new car in the toy box. It is big and red and shiny. It has four wheels and a horn. + +"Wow, look at this car!" Lily says. "It is so pretty. Can I play with it?" + +"OK, you can play with it," Ben says. "But I want to play with it too. Can we share it?" + +"Sure, we can share it," Lily says. "How do we share it?" + +They think for a moment. Then Ben has an idea. + +"I know! We can part the car. You can have the front part and I can have the back part. Then we can both play with it." + +"OK, let's part the car," Lily says. They pull the car hard. But the car does not part. It is stuck. + +"Uh-oh, the car does not part," Ben says. "It is too strong. What do we do now?" + +They try to push the car back together. But the car does not fit. It is broken. + +"Uh-oh, the car is broken," Lily says. "We broke the car. What do we do now?" + +They look at the car. They see a wheel on the floor. It fell off the car when they pulled it. The wheel is round and clear. It has a hole in the middle. + +"Look, a wheel!" Ben says. "It is clear. You can see through it. Maybe we can fix the car with the wheel." + +"OK, let's try to fix the car with the wheel," Lily says. They pick up the wheel and the car. They try to put the wheel back on the car. But the wheel does not fit. It is too small. + +"Uh-oh, the wheel does not fit," Ben says. "It is too small. What do we do now?" + +They look at the wheel. They see a rainbow in the wheel. The sun makes the wheel shine. The wheel is beautiful. + +"Look, a rainbow!" Lily says. "It is in the wheel. It is so pretty. Maybe we can play with the wheel." + +"OK, let's play with the wheel," Ben says. They forget about the car. They hold the wheel and spin it. They see the rainbow move and change. They laugh and smile. + +The wheel is fun. Lily and Ben are happy. They are still friends. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find bugs. They had a big bucket to put the bugs in. They wanted to show them to Mom and Dad. + +"Look, I found a worm!" Tim said. He put the worm in the bucket. + +"I found a beetle!" Lily said. She put the beetle in the bucket. + +They kept digging and finding more bugs. The bucket was almost full. + +"Let's go inside and show Mom and Dad our bugs!" Tim said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They picked up the bucket and ran to the door. But the door was closed. They tried to turn the handle, but it was locked. + +"Mom! Dad! Open the door!" Tim shouted. + +"Mom! Dad! We have bugs!" Lily shouted. + +But no one answered. They knocked and knocked, but no one came. + +"Where are Mom and Dad?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they went out," Lily said. + +"But why did they lock the door? They are ignorant. They don't know we are here," Tim said. + +He was angry and sad. He kicked the door. + +"Ow!" he said. He hurt his foot. + +Lily was scared and sad. She hugged the bucket. + +"Don't worry, Tim. We have our bugs. They are our friends," she said. + +She tried to smile. + +"Maybe Mom and Dad will come back soon," she said. + +She hoped they would. She didn't like being locked out. She wanted to show them her bugs. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a lamp with a bulb. The bulb makes light when they turn on the lamp. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with their blocks. They build a tower with the blocks. They are happy and proud of their tower. They want to show their mom their tower. They call her to come and see. + +Mom comes to their room. She sees their tower. She says, "Wow, what a lovely tower! You are very clever, Anna and Ben!" She hugs them and kisses them. They smile and hug her back. + +Then, mom sees the lamp. She says, "Oh, the bulb is very hot. You should not touch it. It can hurt you." She turns off the lamp. She tells them to be careful with the lamp. + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, mom. We will not touch the bulb. Thank you for telling us." They love their mom. She is very kind and smart. + +But, after mom leaves, Ben is curious. He wants to see the bulb. He thinks it is shiny and pretty. He forgets what mom said. He climbs on the bed. He reaches for the lamp. He touches the bulb. + +"Ouch!" Ben screams. The bulb is very hot. It burns his finger. He drops the lamp. The lamp falls on the floor. The bulb breaks. It makes a loud noise. + +Anna hears Ben scream. She sees the lamp on the floor. She sees the broken bulb. She is scared and sad. She runs to Ben. She says, "Ben, are you okay? What did you do? You should not touch the bulb. Mom told you. It is dangerous." + +Ben cries. He says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I wanted to see the bulb. I did not listen to mom. It hurt me. It hurt the lamp. I'm sorry." + +Anna hugs Ben. She says, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you should listen to mom. She knows what is good for us. She loves us. We love her. We should do what she says." + +Ben nods. He says, "You are right, Anna. I love mom. I love you. I will listen to mom. I will not touch the bulb again." + +Anna and Ben hold hands. They go to mom. They tell her what happened. They say they are sorry. They ask her to help them. + +Mom sees their finger and the lamp. She is worried and angry. But she is also glad they are honest. She says, "I'm sorry you got hurt, Ben. I'm sorry the lamp is broken, Anna. But I'm proud of you for telling me the truth. You are brave and good. I love you both very much." + +She takes them to the bathroom. She puts some cream on Ben's finger. She puts a band-aid on it. She kisses it. She says, "It will be better soon. Don't worry." + +She takes them to the kitchen. She gives them some cookies and milk. She says, "You can have a snack. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me you will never touch the bulb again. You have to promise me you will listen to me. You have to promise me you will be careful with the lamp." + +Anna and Ben promise. They say, "We promise, mom. We will never touch the bulb again. We will listen to you. We will be careful with the lamp." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are my lovely twins. I'm happy to have you. You make me proud." + +She hugs them and kisses them. They hug her and kiss her. They eat their cookies and drink their milk. They are happy and sorry. They learned a lesson. They love their mom. She loves them. They are a family. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big helicopter in the sky. It was red and blue and made a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at the helicopter!" Ben said. "I want to fly in it!" + +"Me too!" Lily said. "Let's pretend we are pilots!" + +They ran to the sandbox and found two sticks. They held them like they were steering the helicopter. + +"Where do you want to go?" Ben asked Lily. + +"I want to go to the zoo and see the animals!" Lily said. + +"OK, let's go!" Ben said. He made a zooming sound with his mouth. + +They flew over the trees and the swings and the slide. They saw the monkey and the lion and the elephant. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they saw a big cloud. It was dark and scary. It had lightning and thunder. + +"Oh no, a storm!" Lily said. "We have to go back!" + +"OK, OK!" Ben said. He tried to turn the stick, but he was clumsy. He dropped it in the sand. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Lily said. "Now we can't fly!" + +They looked up and saw the cloud getting closer. It was very angry. It started to rain and hail. + +They got wet and cold and hurt. They cried and cried. + +They wished they had chosen a different game. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. He ran to the slide without looking. He was careless. + +"Tom, wait!" his mom shouted. "Look where you are going!" + +But Tom did not hear his mom. He bumped into another boy who was also going to the slide. The other boy fell down and hurt his knee. He cried. + +"Ow! You are mean!" the other boy shouted. "You made me fall!" + +Tom felt bad. He did not mean to hurt the other boy. He said sorry. + +"I'm sorry," Tom said. "I did not see you. Are you okay?" + +The other boy stopped crying. He looked at Tom. He saw that Tom was sorry. He said it was okay. + +"It's okay," the other boy said. "But next time, be careful. And look where you are going." + +Tom nodded. He learned his lesson. He said thank you. + +"Thank you," Tom said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The other boy smiled. He said yes. + +"Yes," the other boy said. "Let's play together." + +Tom and the other boy became friends. They played on the slide and had fun. Tom's mom was happy. She watched them play and smiled. +Sara was a curious girl who liked to explore. She saw a shiny thing on the couch. She wanted to see what it was. She climbed on a chair and tried to reach it. + +"Be careful, Sara!" her mom said. "That is not for you. It is sharp and can hurt you." + +But Sara did not listen. She stretched her arm and grabbed the shiny thing. It was a pair of scissors. She felt a pain in her hand. She dropped the scissors and cried. + +Her mom ran to her and saw the blood. She wrapped a cloth around Sara's hand and took her to the car. She was angry and worried. + +"Sara, why did you do that?" her mom asked. "I told you not to touch the scissors. Now you need to go to the doctor and get stitches." + +Sara felt sorry and scared. She wished she had listened to her mom. She learned a hard lesson. She was not curious anymore. +Lily was a furry cat who liked to sleep a lot. She had a soft bed in the corner of the living room, where she could curl up and dream of mice and birds. Sometimes, she would sleep on the couch or on the rug, but her bed was her favorite place. + +One day, Lily woke up from a nap and felt something wet on her fur. She looked around and saw a big leak in the ceiling. Water was dripping on her bed and on the floor. Lily was not happy. She did not like water. She jumped off her bed and ran to the kitchen, where she saw her human. + +"Meow, meow!" Lily cried, trying to tell her human about the leak. Her human looked at her and saw her wet fur. He followed her to the living room and saw the leak too. He said some words that Lily did not understand, but she knew he was not happy either. + +He picked up Lily and gave her a towel to dry her fur. He also moved her bed to a dry spot and gave her a new blanket. He called someone on the phone and asked them to fix the leak. He told Lily he was sorry and gave her a hug and a treat. + +Lily felt better. She licked her fur and purred. She was glad her human cared for her. She hoped the leak would be fixed soon, so she could sleep on her bed again. She snuggled with her human on the couch and closed her eyes. She dreamed of a sunny day and a dry house. +Lily and Max 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 things from the cupboard, like flour and sugar and salt. + +But then they saw a big jar of honey on the top shelf. They both wanted to taste it. They got a chair and climbed on it. They reached for the jar, but it was too heavy. They pulled and pulled, but the jar did not move. Then they heard a loud noise. The jar fell down and broke on the floor. Honey spilled everywhere. It was sticky and sweet and messy. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "Mommy will be mad!" + +"Let's run away!" Max said. He grabbed Lily's hand and they ran out of the kitchen. They ran to the backyard, where they saw a big tree. They climbed the tree and hid behind the leaves. + +They thought they were safe, but they were wrong. A wild bee saw the honey on their faces and clothes. It smelled the honey and wanted some. It buzzed and flew towards them. It stung them on their noses and ears and cheeks. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily and Max cried. They jumped down from the tree and ran back to the house. They ran to the bathroom and washed the honey and the bee stings off. They put some ice on their hurts. + +They heard Mommy coming home. They were scared. They knew they had done a bad thing. They hid under the bed and hoped Mommy would not find them. + +But Mommy did find them. She saw the broken jar and the honey and the flour and the sugar and the salt on the floor. She saw the chair and the pots and the pans and the spoons and the bowls. She was not happy. She was very angry. + +She went to the bedroom and looked under the bed. She saw Lily and Max. They looked at her with big eyes. They were sorry. + +"What did you do?" Mommy asked. + +"We wanted honey," Lily said. + +"We made a mess," Max said. + +"You did more than that," Mommy said. "You were naughty and dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or the bee. You have to clean up and say sorry. And no more honey for you!" + +Lily and Max nodded. They got out from under the bed. They hugged Mommy and said sorry. They helped Mommy clean up the kitchen. They learned their lesson. They never played with honey again. +Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. They have a small ball that they throw to each other. They try to catch the ball and not let it fall on the carpet. The carpet is soft and fluffy, but they want to keep the ball in the air. + +"Here, Sara, catch!" Ben says, and throws the ball high. Sara jumps and reaches for the ball, but it is too high. The ball goes over her head and hits the lamp. The lamp falls and breaks on the carpet. Sara and Ben hear a loud noise and see glass everywhere. + +"Oh no, we broke the lamp!" Sara says, scared. "Mom will be angry!" + +Ben looks at the mess and feels sorry. He has an idea. He runs to his room and gets his piggy bank. He comes back and gives it to Sara. + +"Here, Sara, this is for the lamp. It has all my money. Maybe Mom will not be angry if we give her this." Ben says, hoping. + +Sara hugs Ben and smiles. She thinks he is very kind. She takes the piggy bank and puts it on the table. Then they go to the kitchen and find Mom. + +"Mom, we have something to tell you. We were playing with the ball and we broke the lamp. We are very sorry. But we have something for you. This is Ben's piggy bank. He gave it to me for the lamp. He has all his money in it. Maybe you will not be angry if we give you this." Sara says, holding the piggy bank. + +Mom looks at Sara and Ben and sees their sad faces. She also sees the piggy bank and feels touched. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben, for telling me the truth and for being so generous. I am not angry with you. I know it was an accident. But we have to be careful when we play with the ball. The lamp was very old and not very important. But you are very important and I love you very much. Now let's go and clean up the carpet together." Mom says, smiling. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a red bow on its neck. The dog looked friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Sure, let's go and say hello," Tom said. + +They walked up to the dog and reached out their hands. The dog licked their fingers and nuzzled their faces. They giggled and stroked its fur. + +"Hello, doggy, you are so nice and soft," Lily said. + +"Hello, kids, you are so sweet and kind," the dog said. + +Tom and Lily were surprised. They did not know that dogs could talk. + +"How can you talk, doggy?" Tom asked. + +"I can talk because I have a magic bow," the dog said. "It lets me speak to humans and animals. Do you want to try it?" + +"Yes, please," Tom and Lily said. + +The dog took off its bow and gave it to Tom. Tom put it on his neck and felt a tingling sensation. + +"Wow, this is amazing," Tom said. "I can hear the birds and the squirrels. They are saying hello to me." + +Lily wanted to try the bow too. She asked Tom to share it with her. But Tom did not want to share. He liked the bow too much. He wanted to keep it for himself. + +"No, it's mine," Tom said. "I found it first. You can't have it." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She tried to grab the bow from Tom. Tom pushed her away. They started to fight over the bow. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +The dog watched them with a sad face. He did not like to see them fight. He wanted them to be friends. He barked at them to stop. + +"Stop, kids, stop," the dog said. "You are being fierce and mean. The bow is not for fighting. It is for sharing. If you can't share it, you can't have it." + +The dog snatched the bow from Tom and Lily. He put it back on his neck. He turned away from them and walked to another part of the park. + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They realized that they had been selfish and rude. They had hurt the dog and each other. They wished they could say sorry to the dog and make up. + +They ran after the dog and called out to him. + +"Doggy, doggy, wait," Tom said. + +"Doggy, doggy, please," Lily said. + +They caught up with the dog and looked at him with sorry eyes. + +"Doggy, we are sorry," Tom said. "We were wrong to fight over your bow. We should have shared it." + +"Doggy, we are sorry," Lily said. "We were not nice to you or to each other. We want to be your friends." + +The dog looked at them and smiled. He saw that they were sincere and sorry. He forgave them and wagged his tail. + +"It's okay, kids, I forgive you," the dog said. "You are still my friends. But you have to learn to share and be kind. That is the magic of the bow. It teaches you to love and respect all living things." + +Tom and Lily nodded and hugged the dog. They thanked him for his bow and his lesson. They asked him his name. + +"My name is Sugar," the dog said. "Because I am sweet and I like sweet things." + +Tom and Lily laughed and said they liked sugar too. They asked him if he wanted to play with them. + +"Sure, I would love to play with you," Sugar said. "But first, can we get some ice cream? I have a sweet tooth." + +Tom and Lily agreed and said they had some money. They invited Sugar to join them. They walked to the ice cream stand and bought three cones. They shared their ice cream with Sugar and licked their lips. + +They had a lot of fun and became good friends. They learned to share and be kind. They never fought over the bow again. They always listened to Sugar and his wisdom. They lived happily ever after. + +The end. +Sara liked to play with her toy piano. She made sounds with the keys and sang along. She wanted to be a musician when she grew up. She liked music more than anything. + +One day, her mom took her to a big building. There were many people and many noises. Sara was scared. She held her mom's hand. Her mom said, "We are going to see a concert. A concert is when musicians play music together. You will like it, Sara." + +They went inside and found their seats. Sara saw a big stage with many instruments. She saw guitars, drums, violins, and flutes. She also saw a big piano, like hers, but different. It was shiny and black and had many more keys. + +The lights went down and the concert started. Sara heard music like she never heard before. It was loud and soft, fast and slow, happy and sad. She heard the piano play with the other instruments. She heard the musician who played the piano. He was very good. He made the piano sound different every time. He made Sara feel different things. + +Sara was amazed. She clapped and cheered with the other people. She wanted to play like him. She wanted to learn more music. She wanted to gain more skills. She said to her mom, "Mom, I want to be a musician like him. Can you teach me more piano?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Of course, Sara. I'm glad you liked the concert. You have a gift for music. You can be anything you want to be." +Sam and Mia liked to play near the old mill. The mill had a big wheel that turned the water. Sometimes they threw stones at the wheel and watched them splash. + +One day, they found a big stick near the mill. Sam had an idea. He said to Mia, "Let's use the stick to stop the wheel. It will be fun!" + +Mia was not sure. She said, "But what if we break the wheel? That is not nice." + +Sam said, "Don't be scared. It is just a game. Come on, help me push the stick." + +They pushed the stick into the wheel. The wheel made a loud noise and stopped. The water spilled over the stick and the mill. Sam and Mia laughed. + +But then they heard a voice. It was the miller. He came out of the mill and saw what they had done. He was very angry. He said, "Who did this? Who broke my wheel? You are very bad children. You have to pay for this. Go away and don't come back!" + +Sam and Mia were afraid. They ran away from the mill. They felt ashamed. They knew they had done something wrong. They said sorry to each other and to the miller in their hearts. They never played near the mill again. +Lila liked to play with her dragon toy. It was fair and soft and had big wings. She liked to make it fly and roar and breathe fire. She pretended it was her friend and they had many adventures. + +One day, Lila and her dragon went to the park. They saw a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. Lila wanted to try them all. She climbed the slide and slid down with her dragon. She pushed the swing and flew high with her dragon. She dug a hole and buried her dragon in the sand. + +Lila and her dragon had so much fun that they got very tired. They decided to go home and sleep. Lila carried her dragon in her arms and walked with her mom. She said goodbye to the park and thanked it for the fun. + +When they got home, Lila gave her dragon a hug and a kiss. She put it on her bed and tucked it in. She said goodnight to her dragon and to her mom. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of flying and roaring and breathing fire with her dragon. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were new friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big hole in the fence. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom," Lily said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK, Lily," Tom said. "But we have to be careful. Mom said not to wander too far." + +They crawled through the hole and walked in the grass. They saw some flowers, some bugs, and some birds. They also saw a big box with a stick and a string. It looked like a trap. + +"Look, Tom," Lily said. "What is that?" + +"I don't know, Lily," Tom said. "It looks like a trap. Maybe someone wants to catch an animal." + +"Maybe we can catch an animal, too," Lily said. "Let's try it." + +"No, Lily," Tom said. "That's not a good idea. It might be dangerous. We should go back." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the box and pulled the string. The stick fell and the box closed. Lily was trapped inside. + +"Help, Tom, help!" Lily cried. "I'm stuck!" + +Tom ran to the box and tried to open it. But it was too heavy. He could not lift it. + +"Don't worry, Lily," Tom said. "I'll get help. Stay calm." + +Tom ran back to the hole and shouted for help. He saw a man walking his dog. He waved his arms and called him. + +"Sir, sir, please help!" Tom said. "My friend is trapped in a box. She needs help." + +The man heard Tom and followed him. He saw the box and lifted it. Lily came out and hugged Tom. + +"Thank you, sir, thank you!" Lily said. "You saved me!" + +"You're welcome, Lily," the man said. "But you should not play with traps. They are not toys. They can hurt you or the animals. You should stay away from them." + +"Yes, sir, we're sorry, sir," Tom and Lily said. "We won't do it again." + +The man smiled and took them back to the park. He told their moms what happened. Their moms were angry but also relieved. They hugged their kids and thanked the man. + +"Tom, Lily, you were very naughty," their moms said. "You should not wander away from the park. You could have been lost or hurt. You have to listen to us and be careful." + +"Yes, mom, we're sorry, mom," Tom and Lily said. "We learned our lesson." + +They promised to be good friends and good kids. They played in the park with their toys and did not wander again. +Lily was a girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress, and a shiny crown. Lily always took Anna with her wherever she went. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily brought Anna with her, of course. She put Anna in her backpack and zipped it up tight. She did not want Anna to fall out or get dirty. Lily and her mom walked to the park, holding hands. + +At the park, Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to go on it. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I go on the slide, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can, but be careful. And don't forget your backpack." + +Lily nodded and ran to the slide. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. She looked down and saw how high it was. She felt a little scared, but also excited. She pushed herself off and slid down fast. + +She laughed and shouted, "Whee!" + +But when she reached the bottom, she heard a loud rip. She looked behind her and saw her backpack. It had caught on a nail on the slide and torn open. Anna was falling out of the backpack, along with some of Lily's other things. + +Lily gasped and ran to her backpack. She picked up Anna and hugged her. She saw that Anna's dress was ripped and her crown was bent. She felt sad and angry. She said, "Oh no, Anna! You're hurt! Who did this to you?" + +She looked up and saw the nail on the slide. She pointed at it and said, "You! You're bad! You hurt my Anna!" + +She threw a rock at the nail, but missed. She threw another rock, but missed again. She threw a third rock, but it bounced back and hit her on the head. + +She cried out and dropped Anna. She held her head and said, "Ow! That hurts!" + +Her mom heard her and came running. She saw Lily crying and her backpack ripped. She said, "Oh, Lily, what happened?" + +Lily told her what happened. She showed her Anna and said, "Look, mom, Anna's hurt. Can you fix her, please?" + +Her mom looked at Anna and said, "Oh, poor Anna. Don't worry, Lily, I can fix her. I have some thread and a needle in my purse. And I have some glue for her crown. She'll be good as new in no time." + +She took Anna and her backpack and went to a bench. She sewed Anna's dress and glued her crown. She also put a band-aid on Lily's head. She said, "There, all done. How do you feel, Lily?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I feel better, mom. Thank you." + +She took Anna and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I love you." + +Anna smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily." + +Lily and her mom went home. Lily put Anna in her bed and kissed her good night. She said, "Good night, Anna. You're my best friend." + +Anna said, "Good night, Lily. You're my best friend too." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a big mug of milk that she liked to drink. Ben had a small cup of water that he did not like very much. + +"Can I have some of your milk, Lily?" Ben asked. He was thirsty and wanted something tasty. + +"No, this is my milk. You have your own water," Lily said. She was greedy and did not want to share. + +Ben felt sad and looked at his water. He wished he had milk too. He saw a cookie on the table and thought maybe that would make him happy. He reached for the cookie, but Lily saw him and grabbed it first. + +"Hey, that's my cookie! You can't have it!" Lily said. She was mean and did not care about Ben's feelings. + +Ben felt angry and hurt. He wanted to cry, but he did not. He thought of a way to get back at Lily. He saw some pepper on the counter and had an idea. He took some pepper and sprinkled it on Lily's mug when she was not looking. He hoped she would sneeze and spill her milk. + +Lily did not notice the pepper. She took a big sip of her milk and felt something tickle her nose. She tried to stop it, but she could not. She sneezed hard and loud. Her milk flew out of her mug and splashed all over her face and clothes. She was wet and sticky and unhappy. + +"Ha ha, that's what you get for being selfish!" Ben said. He laughed and pointed at Lily. He felt happy and proud. + +But Lily did not think it was funny. She felt mad and embarrassed. She threw her mug at Ben and hit him on the head. He felt a sharp pain and started to cry. He was hurt and scared. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Ben crying and the mess they made. She was not happy. She scolded them and made them clean up. She also took away their toys and their snacks. She told them they had to learn to share and be kind to each other. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been foolish and mean. They apologized to each other and hugged. They promised to be better friends and share their things. They learned their lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be greedy and mean, or you might end up sneezing and hurting. Be generous and nice, and you will have more fun and friends. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together every day. One day, they found a big bag of candy in the park. It was perfect. They loved candy. + +"Wow, look at all the candy!" Lily said. "Can we eat some?" + +"Sure, but we have to share," Max said. "And we have to be careful. Maybe someone is looking for the candy." + +They opened the bag and took out some candy. They ate some and put some in their pockets. They were very happy. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a man with a gun. He was angry. He was looking for the candy. + +"Hey, you kids! Give me back my candy!" he shouted. "That's mine! I stole it from the store!" + +He ran towards them. He tried to shoot them. Lily and Max were scared. They dropped the candy and ran away. + +They hid behind a tree. They hoped the man would not find them. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Max asked. + +"I'm okay, Max," Lily said. "But I'm sorry. We should not have taken the candy. It was bad." + +"It's okay, Lily," Max said. "We did not know. We just wanted some candy. But we learned our lesson. We will never take candy that is not ours again." + +They hugged each other. They waited until the man was gone. Then they ran back to their homes. They told their moms what happened. Their moms were glad they were safe. They gave them some hugs and some candy. It was perfect. They loved candy. +Anna and Ben were going to visit their grandma for the weekend. They were very happy because they loved grandma and her big house with a garden. Mom told them to pack their bags with clothes, toys and books. Anna and Ben ran to their room and started to pack. + +"Can I take my doll?" Anna asked Ben. + +"Sure, and I will take my car," Ben said. + +They put their things in their bags and zipped them up. They were ready to go. + +Mom came to their room and smiled. She said, "Good job, kids. You packed very well. Now let's go to the car." + +Anna and Ben followed Mom to the car. They put their bags in the trunk and got in the back seat. They buckled their seat belts and waited for Mom to start the car. + +But Mom did not start the car. She looked at her phone and frowned. She said, "Oh no, kids. I have bad news. Grandma just called and said she is sick. She has a fever and a cough. She can't see us this weekend. She is very sorry." + +Anna and Ben felt a shock in their hearts. They loved grandma and wanted to see her. They did not want her to be sick. They felt sad and angry. + +"That's not fair!" Anna shouted. + +"That's rude!" Ben cried. + +They started to kick and scream in the car. They did not want to go back to their room. They wanted to go to grandma's house. + +Mom tried to calm them down. She said, "I know, kids. I know. It's very disappointing. But we have to be kind and understanding. Grandma is not rude. She is sick. She needs to rest and get better. We can call her and say we love her and we hope she feels better soon. And we can go another time, when she is well. OK?" + +Anna and Ben stopped kicking and screaming. They looked at Mom and nodded. They still felt sad, but they also felt sorry for grandma. They said, "OK, Mom. We love grandma. We hope she feels better soon." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's very good, kids. You are very sweet and brave. Now let's go back to the house and unpack our bags. And maybe we can do something fun together. How about we bake some cookies or watch a movie?" + +Anna and Ben smiled and agreed. They said, "Yes, Mom. That sounds fun." + +They got out of the car and took their bags. They went back to the house and unpacked their bags. They called grandma and said they loved her and they hoped she felt better soon. Grandma said she loved them too and she thanked them for being so nice. Then they baked some cookies and watched a movie. They had a good time together, even though they missed grandma. They hoped they could see her soon. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big blue taxi. The taxi has a funny sign on top. It says "Kiss Taxi". + +"Look, Max, a kiss taxi!" Lily says. "What is a kiss taxi?" + +"I don't know," Max says. "Maybe it is a taxi that gives kisses." + +Lily and Max run to the taxi. They knock on the window. A man opens the door. He has a big smile. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "Do you want a ride in my kiss taxi?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max say. + +The man lets them in. He buckles their seat belts. He starts the engine. + +"Where do you want to go?" he asks. + +"To the zoo!" Lily and Max say. + +"OK, to the zoo we go!" he says. "But first, you have to pay me." + +"How do we pay you?" Lily and Max ask. + +"With a kiss, of course!" he says. "This is a kiss taxi, after all." + +Lily and Max giggle. They give the man a kiss on the cheek. He laughs. + +"Thank you, kids," he says. "You are very sweet. Now, let's go see the animals!" + +He drives them to the zoo. Lily and Max have a lot of fun. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. They thank the man for the ride. He gives them another kiss. + +"Bye, kids," he says. "Have a nice day!" + +"Bye, kiss taxi!" Lily and Max say. They wave goodbye. They hold hands. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with pins on the floor. They liked to make shapes and patterns with the pins. Ben had a big pin and Lily had a small pin. + +"Look, I made a star!" Ben said, showing his pin to Lily. + +"That's nice, but I made a heart!" Lily said, showing her pin to Ben. + +They smiled and kept playing. But then, Ben heard a noise from the kitchen. He wanted to see what it was. He got up and ran to the door. He forgot to hold his pin. + +"Oh no!" Lily shouted. "You drop your pin!" + +Ben turned around and saw his pin on the floor. He also saw something else. It was a big bug. A very big bug. A disgusting bug. The bug was crawling towards the pin. + +"Yuck!" Ben said. "A bug!" + +Lily saw the bug too. She was scared. She did not like bugs. She grabbed her pin and ran to Ben. + +"Let's go!" she said. "The bug can have the pin!" + +They ran out of the room and closed the door. They did not want to play with pins anymore. They wanted to play with something else. Something that bugs did not like. +Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys and books and games. They liked to share and have fun. But sometimes they had fights. + +One day, Tom wanted to play with the red car. But Lily had it first. She said, "No, Tom, this is mine. You can have the blue car." + +Tom did not like the blue car. He wanted the red car. He said, "No, Lily, give me the red car. It is my turn." + +They both pulled the red car. They both shouted. They both got angry. + +Then Tom had an idea. He ran to the door and locked it. He said, "Ha ha, Lily, now you are stuck. I have the key. You cannot get out." + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not like to be locked. She said, "Tom, please, open the door. I am sorry. Let us be friends." + +But Tom did not listen. He was too angry. He said, "No, Lily, you are mean. You have to stay there." + +Lily cried. She banged on the door. She called for mom and dad. But they did not hear her. They were in the garden. + +Tom played with the red car. But he did not have fun. He felt bad. He knew he was wrong. He looked at Lily. She was still crying. + +Tom felt sorry. He said, "Lily, I am sorry. I was mean. I will open the door. We can share the red car." + +He unlocked the door and gave Lily the key. He hugged her and said, "I love you, Lily. You are my sister." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you, Tom. You are my brother." + +They both played with the red car. They both had fun. They both were happy. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big tunnel made of steel. It looked like a fun place to hide and seek. + +"Let's go inside!" Tom said. He ran to the tunnel and went in. Sue followed him. The tunnel was dark and cold. They could not see much. + +"Where are you, Tom?" Sue called. She heard Tom's voice from far away. + +"I'm here, Sue! Come and find me!" Tom said. He was laughing. He liked to scare Sue. + +Sue walked in the tunnel. She tried to find Tom. She heard a loud noise. It sounded like a train. She felt the ground shake. She was scared. + +"Tom, Tom, where are you?" Sue shouted. She wanted to get out of the tunnel. She did not like the noise and the shaking. + +"I'm here, Sue! Come back!" Tom said. He was not laughing. He was panicking. He realized the tunnel was for trains. He saw a light coming. It was a train. He ran to the other end of the tunnel. He hoped Sue would follow him. + +Sue saw the light too. It was bright and fast. It was a train. She ran to the other end of the tunnel. She hoped Tom would be there. + +Tom and Sue reached the other end of the tunnel. They saw each other. They hugged. They were happy. They were safe. + +They learned a lesson. They never played in the tunnel again. They played in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make muffins for their mom. They found a box of muffin mix and a big bowl. They poured the mix and some water in the bowl and stirred it with a spoon. + +"Can I put the muffins in the oven?" Ben asked. + +"No, I want to do it!" Lily said. + +They both grabbed the bowl and pulled it. The bowl slipped and fell on the floor. The muffin mix splashed everywhere. Lily and Ben gasped. + +"Oh no! We made a big mess!" Lily said. + +"Mom will be mad!" Ben said. + +They heard mom coming. They quickly grabbed some paper towels and tried to clean the mess. But it was too sticky and gooey. They could not repair it. + +Mom walked in and saw the mess. She frowned. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt bad. + +"We wanted to make muffins for you, mom. But we dropped the bowl and made a mess. We are sorry, mom." Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She looked at their faces. They looked sad. + +"It's okay, sweeties. I know you wanted to do something nice for me. But next time, please ask me before you use the oven. It can be very hot and dangerous. And please be careful with the bowl. It can break and hurt you." she said. + +She hugged them and kissed them. + +"I love you, Lily and Ben. Thank you for trying to make muffins for me. How about we clean this mess together and then we can make some new muffins?" she said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They nodded. + +"Okay, mom. We love you too. Thank you for helping us." they said. + +They helped mom clean the mess. Then they helped her make some new muffins. They put them in the oven and waited. They smelled yummy. + +When the muffins were done, they took them out and let them cool. They put some butter and jam on them. They gave one to mom and each took one for themselves. They ate them and enjoyed them. + +They were proud of their muffins. They were proud of their mom. They were proud of themselves. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big mug on the table. It was full of hot tea. Lily wanted to drink some tea. She said to Tom, "Can I have some tea? It looks yummy." + +Tom said, "No, you can't. It is too hot. You will burn your mouth. And it is not yummy. It is smelly. It has a bad thing in it. It is called lemon. You don't like lemon." + +Lily said, "But I want to try. Please, please, please. I promise I will be careful. I will not burn my mouth. And maybe I will like lemon. You don't know." + +Tom said, "Fine. But only a little bit. And don't tell Mom. She will be mad. She said we can't touch the mug. It is hers." + +Lily said, "Okay. I won't tell Mom. I promise." She took the mug and drank some tea. She made a face. It was hot and smelly. She did not like it. She spit it out. She said, "Blech! This is yucky. I don't want it." + +Tom said, "I told you so. Give me the mug. We have to put it back. Hurry, hurry, hurry. Mom is coming." + +But it was too late. Mom came into the kitchen. She saw Lily and Tom with the mug. She saw the tea on the floor. She saw the lemon on the table. She was very mad. She said, "What are you doing? You are not supposed to touch the mug. It is mine. You could have hurt yourself. And you made a mess. And you wasted my tea. And you broke your promise. You are both in big trouble. Go to your room. Now." + +Lily and Tom were sad. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We won't do it again. We promise." + +But Mom did not believe them. She said, "No, you don't. You are bad children. You don't keep your promises. You don't listen to me. You don't respect my things. You have to learn your lesson. You are grounded for a week. No more playing. No more fun. No more tea. Go to your room. And don't come out until I say so." + +Lily and Tom went to their room. They cried. They wished they had not touched the mug. They wished they had kept their promise. They wished they had listened to Tom. They wished they had not made Mom mad. They wished they had a good ending. But they did not. They had a bad ending. The end. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the library with their moms. Ben sees a big book with many pictures. He wants to look at it. + +"Can I have this book, Mom?" he asks. + +"Sure, Ben. But you have to share it with Lily, okay?" his mom says. + +Ben nods and takes the book. He sits on a chair and opens it. He sees animals and cars and stars. He is happy. + +Lily comes over and sees the book. She likes it too. She wants to look at it with Ben. + +"Can I see the book, Ben?" she asks. + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to share. He holds the book tight. + +"No, it is mine. Go away, Lily," he says. + +Lily feels sad. She does not understand why Ben is mean. She hears a word in her head. The word is "envious". She learned it from her mom. It means to want what someone else has. + +Lily is not envious. She just wants to be friends with Ben. She does not need the book. She sees another book on the shelf. It has flowers and fairies. She likes it too. She takes it and sits on another chair. She opens it and smiles. + +Ben sees Lily with the other book. He looks at it. He thinks it is pretty. He wants to see it too. He feels a word in his head. The word is "envious". He learned it from his dad. It means to want what someone else has. + +Ben is envious. He does not like his book anymore. He puts it down and goes to Lily. + +"Can I see your book, Lily?" he asks. + +Lily looks at him. She remembers how he was mean to her. She feels angry. She holds the book tight. + +"No, it is mine. Go away, Ben," she says. + +Ben feels sad. He does not understand why Lily is mean. He hears a word in his head. The word is "sorry". He learned it from his mom. It means to feel bad for doing something wrong. + +Ben is sorry. He knows he was wrong to not share. He wants to be friends with Lily again. He does not need the book. He sees another book on the shelf. It has dinosaurs and rockets. He likes it too. He takes it and sits on a chair. He opens it and says. + +"Lily, I am sorry. I was mean to you. Can we be friends again? Can we share our books?" + +Lily hears Ben. She looks at him. She sees his face. He looks sad and sorry. She feels a word in her head. The word is "forgive". She learned it from her dad. It means to let go of anger and be kind. + +Lily forgives Ben. She knows he is sorry. She wants to be friends with him again. She does not need the book. She puts it down and goes to Ben. + +"Ben, I forgive you. I was mean to you too. Can we be friends again? Can we share our books?" + +Ben and Lily smile. They hug each other. They are friends again. They sit on the floor and share their books. They see animals and cars and stars and flowers and fairies and dinosaurs and rockets. They are happy. +Sara was a good and obedient girl. She always listened to her mom and dad and did what they told her. She liked to play with her toys, read her books and sing her songs. She also liked to sleep in her cozy bed with her teddy bear. + +One morning, Sara heard her mom call her name. "Sara, wake up! It's time for breakfast!" Sara opened her eyes and saw the sun shining through the window. She smiled and hugged her teddy bear. She got out of bed and put on her slippers and robe. She ran to the kitchen where her mom was waiting for her. + +"Good morning, Sara!" her mom said. "Did you sleep well?" She gave Sara a kiss and a hug. She put a plate of pancakes and a glass of milk on the table. "Here's your breakfast, sweetie. Eat up and then we can go to the park." + +"Thank you, mom!" Sara said. She climbed on her chair and started to eat her pancakes. She liked them with butter and syrup. They were yummy and warm. She drank her milk and wiped her mouth with a napkin. She was full and happy. + +"Can we go to the park now, mom?" Sara asked. She wanted to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. She also wanted to see her friends and the ducks. + +"Sure, honey. Let me just clean up the dishes and then we can go." her mom said. She put the plates and glasses in the sink and washed them. She dried them and put them away. She took Sara's hand and they walked to the door. "Are you ready, Sara?" + +"Yes, mom!" Sara said. She put on her hat, her coat and her boots. She grabbed her teddy bear and held it tight. She was excited and eager. She loved to go to the park with her mom. She was a good and obedient girl. +Tom and Jen were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box. They could use the box to make a house, a car, a boat, or anything they wanted. They also liked to order each other around, pretending to be the boss or the driver or the captain. + +One day, they decided to make the box into a spaceship. They cut out some windows and drew some buttons and dials. They put on their helmets and got inside the box. Tom was the pilot and Jen was the co-pilot. They counted down from ten and then shouted, "Blast off!" + +They pretended to fly through the stars, seeing planets and aliens and comets. They had a lot of fun, making noises and talking to each other. But then, they heard a strange sound outside the box. It was a low, rumbling growl. It sounded like a big, scary animal. They looked at each other with wide eyes. + +"Shh, be quiet," Tom whispered to Jen. "Maybe it will go away." + +They tried to be very quiet, but the sound got louder and closer. They felt the box shake and heard something scratch at the cardboard. They were very scared. They wondered what it was. It was a mysterious thing. + +Suddenly, the box lifted up and flipped over. Tom and Jen screamed and fell out of the box. They looked up and saw what had made the sound. It was their dog, Rex. He had smelled them inside the box and wanted to play with them. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He thought the box was a toy, too. + +Tom and Jen laughed and hugged Rex. They were not scared anymore. They realized that the mysterious thing was their friend. They decided to let Rex join their spaceship game. They ordered him to sit and stay, and then got back inside the box. They continued their adventure, with Rex as their guard. They had more fun than ever. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a silver ball that she liked to roll and bounce. Ben had a red car that he liked to zoom and crash. They were having fun, but they also wanted to share. + +"Can I play with your ball, Sara?" Ben asked. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then you give it back to me," Sara said. + +"Thank you, Sara. Your ball is so shiny and round," Ben said. He took the ball and rolled it on the floor. + +Sara watched him and smiled. She picked up his car and made it go vroom-vroom. She liked his car, too. It was fast and loud. + +But then, something strange happened. The ball rolled under the sofa and vanished. Ben could not see it anymore. He got down on his knees and looked under the sofa. He could not find it. + +"Where is my ball, Ben?" Sara asked. She put down his car and walked over to him. + +"I don't know, Sara. It vanished. It went under the sofa and then it was gone," Ben said. He was sad and scared. + +Sara was sad and scared, too. She liked her ball. It was her favorite toy. She did not want to lose it. + +They both started to cry. They hugged each other and wished the ball would come back. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had been in the kitchen, making cookies. She smelled their tears and came to see what was wrong. + +"What's the matter, my sweeties?" she asked. She saw them crying on the floor. + +"Sara's ball vanished, mom. It went under the sofa and then it was gone," Ben said. + +"Oh, no. That's not good. Let me help you find it," mom said. She lifted the sofa and looked under it. She saw something shiny and round. It was the ball. It had rolled into a hole in the back of the sofa. + +"Look, I found it. Here it is, Sara. Your silver ball," mom said. She took the ball and gave it to Sara. + +Sara was so happy. She hugged the ball and thanked mom. She also thanked Ben for playing with her. + +"Thank you, mom. Thank you, Ben. I'm sorry I cried. I was afraid I lost my ball," Sara said. + +"It's OK, Sara. I'm sorry I cried, too. I was afraid I made your ball vanish," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them both. She was proud of them for being nice and sharing. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm glad you found your ball. And I'm glad you played together. You're such good friends," mom said. + +She had a surprise for them. She brought them a plate of warm cookies. They smelled yummy and tasted good. + +They ate the cookies and played some more. They took turns with the ball and the car. They laughed and had fun. + +They forgot about the ball that vanished. They only remembered the love that stayed. +Mia and Ben were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something fun. + +"Can we watch a film?" Mia asked her mom. + +"Sorry, sweetie, the film is not for little kids. It is scary and loud. You will not like it." Mom said. + +"Can we go outside?" Ben asked. + +"Sorry, honey, it is too cold and wet. You will catch a cold. You need to stay inside." Mom said. + +Mia and Ben sighed. They did not know what to do. + +"Hey, I have an idea!" Mom said. "Why don't you take a nap? You will feel better and have more energy later." + +"A nap?" Mia and Ben said. They did not want to nap. They wanted to have fun. + +"Yes, a nap. Come on, I will tuck you in. You can cuddle with your teddy bears and listen to some music." Mom said. + +She led them to their bedroom and helped them get into their beds. She gave them each a kiss and turned on the music. + +"Sleep well, my loves. I will wake you up when the film is over." She said. + +Mia and Ben closed their eyes. They tried to stay awake, but the music was soft and soothing. They felt warm and cozy. They drifted off to sleep. + +They had a nice dream. They dreamed that they were in a film. They were the stars. They had adventures and made friends. They laughed and sang. They were not bored at all. + +When they woke up, they saw Mom smiling at them. She looked pale. She had dark circles under her eyes. + +"Did you enjoy the film?" Mia asked. + +"Not really. It was scary and loud. I did not like it." Mom said. + +"Can we watch it?" Ben asked. + +"No, you can't. It is not for little kids. Trust me, you would not like it." Mom said. + +"Can we go outside?" Mia asked. + +"Yes, you can. It is sunny and dry. You can play in the garden. Come on, let's go." Mom said. + +Mia and Ben jumped out of their beds. They grabbed their coats and shoes. They ran to the door. + +"Thank you for the nap, Mom. It was fun." They said. + +"You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you had fun." Mom said. + +She followed them outside. She felt tired and sore. She wished she had taken a nap too. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box. They can make the box into anything they want. Sometimes it is a castle, sometimes it is a spaceship, sometimes it is a cave. + +One day, they decide to make the box into a bathroom. They cut out a hole for a door and draw a sink, a toilet, and a shower on the inside. They find some towels, soap, and a brush to put in the box. They are very proud of their original bathroom. + +"Let's play house," Lily says. "You be the dad and I be the mom. We have to get ready for work." + +"OK," Max says. "But first I have to go to the real bathroom. I need to pee." + +Max leaves the room and goes to the real bathroom. Lily waits for him in the box. She pretends to brush her teeth and comb her hair. She sings a song to herself. + +She does not see the cat sneak into the room. The cat is curious. It sees the box and thinks it is a new place to explore. It jumps on the box and pushes the door open. It crawls inside and sniffs around. + +Lily is surprised. She sees the cat in her bathroom. She screams. + +"Max! Max! Help! There is a cat in our bathroom!" + +Max hears her scream. He runs back to the room. He sees the cat in the box. He laughs. + +"That's not a cat, Lily. That's Fluffy. He is our pet. He likes to play too." + +He picks up the cat and hugs him. He shows him to Lily. + +"See, Lily. He is not scary. He is soft and cute. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily is still scared. She shakes her head. + +"No, thank you. I don't like cats in my bathroom. They make me scream." + +She gets out of the box and runs to Max. She hugs him too. + +"Can we play something else?" she asks. + +"Sure," Max says. "What do you want to play?" + +"How about we make the box into a zoo?" Lily says. "We can put Fluffy in the box and pretend he is a lion." + +"OK," Max says. "But only if you promise not to scream again." + +"I promise," Lily says. + +They smile and start to play. They have fun with their original zoo. +Ben and Lily like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises like vroom and beep when they move the cars on the floor. + +One day, they find a big car in the garage. It is daddy's car. It is dirty and has many scratches. Ben and Lily want to play with it. + +"Let's go inside the car," Ben says. "We can pretend we are driving." + +"Okay," Lily says. "But we have to be careful. Daddy said we can't touch the keys or the buttons." + +They climb inside the car and sit on the seats. They put on the seat belts and hold the steering wheel. They make noises like vroom and beep again. + +"Look, there is a radio," Ben says. He sees a knob on the dashboard. He turns it and hears music. + +"Wow, I like this song," Lily says. She starts to sing along. + +They listen to the music and have fun. They don't see daddy coming. + +Daddy opens the door and sees them. He is angry. + +"What are you doing in my car?" he asks. "You know you are not allowed to play with it. It is not a toy. It is dangerous." + +He turns off the radio and takes them out of the car. He tells them to go to their room. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They say they are sorry. They don't want to play with the car anymore. They want to play with their own cars. They are safer and cleaner. +One day, a little elephant named Ellie wanted to make a cake for her mom. She asked her dad to help her. He said yes and gave her a big bowl and a spoon. He told her to mix some flour, sugar, eggs and milk in the bowl. + +Ellie was very happy and started to mix the ingredients. She used her trunk to hold the spoon and stir the batter. But she was not very careful and some of the batter splashed out of the bowl. It landed on her dad's face, on the floor and on the wall. Ellie did not notice and kept on mixing. + +Her dad was very surprised and tried to wipe off the batter from his face. He looked at the mess and said, "Oh, Ellie, what have you done?" He was not angry, but he was a little embarrassed. He hoped that mom would not see the mess. + +Ellie heard her dad and looked around. She saw the batter everywhere and realized that she had made a big mistake. She felt very sorry and said, "I'm sorry, dad. I just wanted to make a cake for mom. I did not mean to make a mess." She was very embarrassed and sad. + +Her dad smiled and hugged her. He said, "It's okay, Ellie. I know you wanted to do something nice for mom. But next time, you have to be more careful when you mix things. Let's clean up the mess together and then we can finish the cake." + +Ellie nodded and said, "Okay, dad. Thank you for helping me. I love you." She hugged him back and then they both started to clean up the mess. They finished the cake and put it in the oven. They hoped that mom would like it. +Mia likes to help Mom in the kitchen. She puts on her apron and stands on a stool. Mom gives her a spoon and a bowl. They are making a cake for Dad's birthday. + +"Can I stir the batter, Mom?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, honey. Be careful not to spill it," Mom says. + +Mia stirs the batter with the spoon. It is thick and yellow. She smells vanilla and sugar. She smiles and licks the spoon. + +"Yummy!" she says. + +Mom laughs and wipes her face with a napkin. She pours the batter into a pan and puts it in the oven. + +"Now we have to wait for the cake to bake," Mom says. + +Mia nods and hops off the stool. She takes off her apron and hangs it on a hook. She sees a gray cat outside the window. It is sitting on the fence and looking at the birds. + +"Look, Mom, a cat!" Mia says. + +"Where?" Mom says. + +Mia points to the window. Mom comes and looks. + +"Oh, yes, I see it. It is a pretty cat," Mom says. + +"Can we go and pet it, Mom?" Mia asks. + +"Maybe later, honey. We have to finish the cake first. Do you want to help me make the frosting?" Mom asks. + +Mia claps her hands and says, "Yes, please!" + +She puts on her apron again and follows Mom to the counter. They mix butter and sugar and cocoa and milk. They make a smooth and brown frosting. + +Mia thinks it is the best cake ever. She can't wait to surprise Dad. She hopes he likes it too. She hopes he likes the cat too. She thinks the cat is the best cat ever. She wants to be its friend. She wonders if it likes cake too. +Anna was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. One day, she saw a big truck full of rice parked outside her house. She wondered where the rice came from and where it was going. She decided to follow the truck and find out. + +She ran after the truck as it drove away. She crossed the street, the park, and the bridge. She was not afraid of anything. She wanted to see the rice. She thought maybe she could get some for her lunch. + +But the truck was too fast for her. She lost sight of it when it turned a corner. She did not know where she was. She looked around and saw only strange buildings and people. She felt scared and alone. She wished she had stayed at home. + +"Anna! Anna! Where are you?" She heard a familiar voice. It was her mom. She had been looking for her everywhere. She was very worried and angry. + +"Mom! Mom! I'm here!" Anna shouted. She ran to her mom and hugged her. She was happy to see her. + +"Anna, what were you doing? Why did you follow the truck? Do you know how dangerous that was? You could have been hurt or lost!" Her mom scolded her. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I wanted to see the rice. I like rice. Can we have some for lunch?" Anna asked. + +"Maybe, but only if you promise me never to follow a truck again. You have to stay close to me and listen to me. Do you understand?" Her mom said. + +"Yes, mom. I understand. I promise. I love you, mom." Anna said. + +"I love you too, Anna. But you have to be more careful. You are an adventurous girl, but you also have to be a smart girl." Her mom said. + +They hugged again and walked back home. Anna learned a lesson that day. She still liked to explore new places, but she also respected her mom's rules. She knew that her mom wanted the best for her. And she still enjoyed rice for lunch. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play and study together. They study big books with many pictures and words. They learn new things every day. + +One day, Tim and Jen find a big box in the park. The box is shiny and has a lock. They want to see what is inside the box. They try to open the lock, but it is too hard. They need a key. + +They look around and see a man. The man has a key in his hand. He is not looking at them. He is talking on his phone. Tim and Jen have an idea. They sneak up to the man and grab his key. They run back to the box and open it. + +Inside the box, they see many things. They see toys, books, clothes, and candy. They are very happy. They think they are lucky. They start to take the things out of the box and play with them. + +But the man sees them. He is very angry. He yells at them and chases them. He wants his key and his things back. He catches them and grabs them. He rubs their faces with his hand. He rubs hard and hurts them. He scolds them and tells them they are bad. He takes his key and his things and leaves. + +Tim and Jen are very sad. They cry and hug each other. They are sorry for what they did. They wish they did not take the key and the things. They wish they did not open the box. They wish they studied their big books instead. They are not glad. They are sorry. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for treasures. Sometimes they found coins, shells, or buttons. But today they found something very different. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Tom shouted. He held up a big, white thing. It had two holes for eyes, one for a nose, and many teeth. "What is it?" + +Lily gasped. She had seen something like that in a book. "It's a skull, Tom. A skull of an animal. Maybe a lion or a bear." + +Tom was amazed. He felt the skull with his hands. It was hard and smooth. He put it on his head. "I'm a lion now. Roar!" + +Lily laughed. She thought Tom looked funny. But she also felt a little scared. "Where did the skull come from, Tom? Do you think there are more animals like that in the park?" + +Tom shrugged. He didn't know. He liked the skull. He thought it was impressive. He wanted to keep it. "Maybe they are hiding. Maybe they come out at night. Maybe they are friendly. I believe they are." + +Lily shook her head. She didn't believe that. She thought the skull was old and dirty. She wanted to play with something else. "I don't like the skull, Tom. It's creepy. Let's bury it again. Or give it to a teacher. Maybe they know more about it." + +Tom frowned. He didn't want to do that. He liked the skull. He wanted to show it to his mom and dad. He wanted to keep it in his room. He thought it was cool. "No, Lily, no. It's mine. I found it. It's my treasure. You can't have it." + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They pulled the skull from each other. They shouted and cried. They didn't notice that a big, black dog was watching them. The dog smelled the skull. The dog liked the skull. The dog wanted the skull. The dog ran towards them. Tom and Lily screamed. They dropped the skull. They ran away. The dog picked up the skull. The dog was happy. The dog had a new toy. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play hide and seek. One day, they play in the park with their mom. Mom says, "I will count to ten and you two hide. Then I will find you." + +Tom and Mia run to find a good spot. Tom sees a big yellow taxi. He thinks, "This is a good place to hide. Mom will not see me here." He crawls under the taxi and waits. + +Mia looks for a place to hide too. She sees a cute dog. She thinks, "This is a good place to hide. Mom will not see me here." She runs to the dog and hugs it. + +Mom finishes counting and says, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looks around the park. She sees the dog and hears Mia giggle. She says, "I found you, Mia! You are hiding with the cute dog. What a good friend!" + +Mia says, "Yes, Mom. The dog is my friend. He is soft and warm. Can we keep him?" + +Mom says, "No, Mia. The dog belongs to someone else. We have to say goodbye to him. But you can pet him and thank him for playing with you." + +Mia pets the dog and says, "Thank you, dog. You are a good hider. Bye bye!" + +Mom says, "Now, where is Tom? He is a good hider too. Can you help me find him?" + +Mia says, "Yes, Mom. I will help you. Let's look over there." + +They walk around the park. They do not see Tom. They wonder where he is. They hear a loud honk. They see the taxi move. They see Tom crawl out from under the taxi. He says, "I hid under the taxi. Did you find me?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Tom. We found you. But that was not a good place to hide. The taxi is not safe. It can hurt you. You have to be careful." + +Tom says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I did not know. I will not hide under the taxi again." + +Mom says, "That's good, Tom. I'm glad you are okay. Come here and give me a hug." + +Tom and Mia hug their mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. You are the best seeker." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Tom and Mia. You are the best hiders. But next time, let's find a safer place to hide, okay?" + +Tom and Mia say, "Okay, Mom. We will." They smile and laugh. They are happy. They have fun playing hide and seek. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their dad. They saw a big tent with many things inside. They wanted to go and look, but dad said no. He said it was a museum and they had to pay money to enter. + +"But dad, we want to see the things!" Tom said. + +"Maybe another day, kids. Come on, let's go to the playground." Dad said. + +Tom and Lily were sad, but they followed dad to the swings and the slide. They played for a while, but they still wanted to see the things in the tent. They saw a man in a funny hat and a long coat. He was holding a spear. He looked mysterious. + +"Who is he?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he works in the museum." Tom said. + +"Let's go and talk to him. Maybe he will let us see the things." Lily said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the man. They said hello and asked him what he was doing. The man smiled and said he was a hunter. He said he used the spear to catch animals. He said he had many stories to tell. + +"Can you tell us a story?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, why not. Come with me to the tent. I will show you some of the things I have found." The man said. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They followed the man to the tent. They did not see dad. They did not know they were in trouble. +Sara and her mom went to the store to buy a new toy. Sara saw a big bear that was soft and brown. She wanted the bear very much. She asked her mom, "Can I have the bear, please?" + +Her mom said, "No, Sara, you have too many toys at home. You need to be quiet and good in the store. Maybe we can buy something else later." + +Sara was sad and angry. She did not want to be quiet and good. She wanted the bear now. She saw that her mom was busy looking at some clothes. She thought of a plan. She grabbed the bear and ran away from her mom. She thought she was very smart and proud. + +But Sara did not see the man who worked at the store. He saw Sara take the bear and run. He followed her and caught her. He said, "Hey, little girl, you can't take that bear without paying. That is stealing. Where is your mom?" + +Sara was scared and ashamed. She started to cry. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had been quiet and good. She wished she had not taken the bear. She learned a hard lesson that day. +Tom is a boy who likes to order. He tells his mom and dad what to do. He tells his sister what to play. He tells his dog where to sit. He thinks he is the boss of everyone. + +One day, Tom goes to school. He meets his teach, Miss Lee. Miss Lee is nice and kind. She shows Tom and his friends how to draw and sing and count. Tom likes to learn new things, but he does not like to listen. He orders Miss Lee to give him more crayons. He orders his friends to share their toys. He orders Miss Lee to let him go outside. + +Miss Lee is not happy with Tom. She says, "Tom, you are being bad. You cannot order me or your friends. You have to be polite and respectful. You have to say please and thank you. You have to wait your turn and share. That is how we get along in school." + +Tom does not like what Miss Lee says. He says, "No, I don't. I can do what I want. You are not the boss of me. I am the boss of you." He stamps his feet and crosses his arms. + +Miss Lee shakes her head. She says, "Tom, you are wrong. I am the teach, and you are the student. You have to follow the rules and learn from me. If you do not, you will have to go to time-out. Do you want to go to time-out?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He does not want to go to time-out. He wants to have fun and play with his friends. He says, "No, I don't want to go to time-out. I am sorry, Miss Lee. I will be good. I will listen and say please and thank you. I will wait my turn and share. Please teach me more things." + +Miss Lee smiles. She says, "That's better, Tom. I am glad you are sorry. I will teach you more things. You are a smart and good boy. Come, let's join your friends and have fun." She holds Tom's hand and leads him to the rug. + +Tom feels happy. He says, "Thank you, Miss Lee. You are a good teach. I like you and school." He hugs Miss Lee and goes to play with his friends. He does not order anymore. He learns and shares and has fun. He is a good boy. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and a big bed. But they do not like their furniture. Their furniture is old and brown and boring. + +One day, they ask their mom if they can have new furniture. Mom says, "Why do you want new furniture? Your furniture is fine." + +Ben and Mia say, "No, mom, our furniture is not fine. It is sad. It makes us sad. We want furniture that is happy and colorful and fun." + +Mom thinks for a while. She says, "I understand. But new furniture is expensive. We do not have much money. Maybe we can do something else to make your furniture happy." + +Ben and Mia are curious. They say, "What can we do, mom?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "I have an idea. I recommend that we paint your furniture. We can use different colors and patterns and stickers. We can make your furniture look like anything you want. It will be a fun project for us." + +Ben and Mia are excited. They say, "Yes, mom, that sounds great. We want to paint our furniture. Can we start now?" + +Mom says, "Yes, we can start now. But first, we need to go to the store and buy some paint and brushes and stickers. Come on, let's go." + +Ben and Mia run to the car. They are happy. They can't wait to paint their furniture and make it happy. They thank their mom for her good idea. They love their mom. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. Sara says, "Look, Tom, what are those?" + +Tom says, "I don't know. Maybe they are apples. Do you want to try one?" + +Sara says, "I don't know. They look nice, but maybe they are bad. Do you dare to try one?" + +Tom says, "I dare. I am not afraid. I will climb the tree and get one for us." + +Tom climbs the tree and picks a fruit. He bites it and says, "Mmm, it is sweet and juicy. Here, Sara, you try too." + +Sara takes the fruit and bites it. She says, "You are right, Tom, it is sweet and juicy. I like it. What a wonder!" + +They share the fruit and smile. They are happy. They have found a new snack. They say, "Thank you, tree, for the sweet fruits." +Tom and Mia are playing with blocks in their room. They like to build towers and houses and cars. But sometimes they fight over the blocks. Tom wants the red blocks and Mia wants the blue blocks. + +"Give me that block!" Tom says, grabbing a blue block from Mia's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Mia says, pulling it back. + +They tug and tug until the block breaks in half. The pieces fall on the floor. Tom and Mia look at the broken block and frown. + +"Look what you did!" Tom says, pointing at Mia. + +"It's your fault!" Mia says, pointing at Tom. + +They start to cry and yell. Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the broken block and the messy floor. She is not happy. + +"Tom, Mia, what is going on here?" Mom asks, crossing her arms. + +"Tom broke my block!" Mia says. + +"Mia broke my block!" Tom says. + +Mom sighs and picks up the broken block. She shows it to Tom and Mia. + +"This is not a block. This is a bulb. A bulb is for making light, not for playing. You should not break bulbs. They are dangerous. They can cut you or make sparks. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They feel sorry for breaking the bulb. + +"Where did you get this bulb?" Mom asks. + +"From the closet. There was a box of bulbs," Tom says. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes Tom and Mia to the closet. She shows them the box of bulbs. + +"These bulbs are for the lamps and the ceiling. They are not toys. You should not touch them. They are not for you. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They feel sorry for touching the bulbs. + +"Okay. Now you need to clean up this mess. And then you need to say sorry to each other. And then you need to find something else to play with. Something that is not a bulb. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They help Mom clean up the mess. Then they find some books and puzzles to play with. They share and take turns. They do not fight or frown. They smile and have fun. Mom is happy. +Sara loved to read books. She had many books on her bookshelf in her room. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new things. Sometimes, she read the books to her teddy bear. + +One day, it was very gloomy outside. The sky was gray and it rained a lot. Sara could not go out and play. She felt bored and sad. She wanted to do something fun. + +She decided to read a book from her bookshelf. She picked a book about animals. She opened the book and saw a big lion on the first page. She smiled and said to her teddy bear, "Look, this is a lion. He is the king of the jungle. He has a big mane and a loud roar." + +She turned the page and saw a giraffe. She said, "This is a giraffe. He has a long neck and spots. He can eat leaves from the tall trees." + +She turned the page and saw a monkey. She said, "This is a monkey. He has a tail and fur. He can swing from the vines and make funny noises." + +She kept reading and saw more animals. She saw a zebra, an elephant, a crocodile, a penguin, and a panda. She learned their names and what they looked like. She felt happy and curious. + +She finished the book and closed it. She hugged her teddy bear and said, "Thank you, teddy, for listening to me. And thank you, bookshelf, for having so many books. You make me feel better when it is gloomy outside. Books are my friends." +Lily was a tall girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She could reach the plates and cups on the shelf and put them on the table. She was very careful not to drop them or break them. + +One day, she wanted to help her mom make a cake. She got a big bowl and a spoon and some eggs and flour. She cracked the eggs and poured the flour into the bowl. She stirred and stirred with the spoon. She was having fun. + +But then she saw a shiny fork on the counter. She thought it would be better to stir with the fork. She put the spoon down and picked up the fork. She stuck it in the bowl and started to stir. But the fork was too sharp and hard. It made a loud noise and broke the bowl. The cake mix spilled all over the table and the floor. + +Lily was scared and sad. She dropped the fork and started to cry. She did not mean to break the bowl. She wanted to make a cake for her mom. + +Her mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the broken bowl and the crying Lily. She was not angry. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, sweetie. You were trying to help. But forks are not for stirring. They are for eating. Next time, use a spoon or a whisk. And be careful with the dishes. They can break easily." + +Lily said she was sorry and helped her mom clean up the mess. They threw away the broken bowl and the cake mix. They got a new bowl and a whisk and made a new cake. Lily learned her lesson. She never used a fork to stir again. She and her mom ate the cake and it was yummy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. One day, they go with Mom to visit Grandma in the big city. Mom says they have to take the elevator to Grandma's floor. + +Lily and Ben have never seen an elevator before. It is a big metal box with buttons and doors. Mom pushes a button and the doors open. She tells Lily and Ben to go inside. Lily is scared. She thinks the elevator is a monster that will eat them. She holds Mom's hand and worries. + +Ben is not scared. He thinks the elevator is a toy that will take them to a fun place. He runs inside and pushes all the buttons. He laughs and claps. The doors close and the elevator starts to move. It goes up and down and makes noises. Lily and Mom feel dizzy and sick. They want the elevator to stop. + +The elevator stops at many floors, but the doors do not open. Lily and Mom see people outside waiting for the elevator. They look angry and confused. They bang on the doors and shout. Lily and Mom worry more. They think they are trapped in the elevator forever. + +Ben does not care. He keeps pushing the buttons and having fun. He does not see that the elevator is getting very thin. It is squeezing them like a snake. Lily and Mom feel the walls closing in on them. They scream and cry. They wish Ben would stop pushing the buttons. + +Finally, the elevator stops at Grandma's floor. The doors open and they see Grandma waiting for them. She is happy to see them, but she is also surprised. She wonders why they look so pale and scared. She also wonders why the elevator is so thin. She asks them what happened. Lily and Mom tell her everything. Ben says nothing. He is too busy playing with Grandma's cat. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent. It has many flags on it. They are curious. + +They go inside the tent. They see many people. They have different clothes and skin. They are cooking food. It smells good. Tom and Sue are hungry. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you want to try some food?" a lady asks. She has a red dress and a scarf. She is kind. + +"Yes, please. What is it?" Tom says. + +"It is rice and beans. It is from my nation. It is called Brazil. Do you know Brazil?" the lady says. + +"No, we don't. What is a nation?" Sue says. + +"A nation is a big place where people live. It has a name and a flag. There are many nations in the world. They have different food and music and language. Do you want to learn more?" the lady says. + +"Yes, we do. Can we stay here?" Tom says. + +"Of course. You are welcome. Come, I will show you more. This is a festival. We celebrate our nations and share our culture. It is fun and nice. Do you like it?" the lady says. + +"Yes, we do. Thank you. You are very kind." Sue says. + +Tom and Sue smile. They follow the lady. They try more food. They listen to music. They learn new words. They make new friends. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big itch on his leg. He tried to reach it, but he was too small. So, he asked his mom for help. "Mom, I have an itch on my leg. Can you help me?" he said. + +Mom came over and knelt down next to Tim. She saw the itch and said, "Oh, that looks fierce! Let me help you." She rubbed some cream on the itch, and Tim felt better. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!" + +But then, Tim's little sister saw the cream and wanted some too. She tried to take it from Tim, but he didn't want to share. They both started to cry. Mom heard them and came back. She said, "You both need to share the cream. It's for everyone." So, Tim and his sister shared the cream, and they both felt better. They learned that sharing is important, and they played happily together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous cat named Mark. Mark loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, he met a little bird named Napkin. Napkin was very small and liked to sing songs. + +"Hi, Napkin!" said Mark. "Do you want to play with me?" Napkin nodded and they started to play together. They played hide and seek, and they had so much fun. + +After playing, they felt hungry. So, Mark and Napkin went to find some food. They found a big red apple and decided to share it. Mark took a big bite, and Napkin took a small bite. Then, they used a napkin to clean their faces. + +"Thank you, Mark," said Napkin. "I had a great time playing and eating with you." Mark smiled and said, "You're welcome, Napkin. Let's play together again soon!" + +From that day on, Mark and Napkin became the best of friends. They played together every day and always shared their food. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little cat saw a perfect tree. The tree was big and tall. The cat wanted to climb it. So, the cat started to climb the tree. The cat went up, up, up. The cat was very happy. + +The cat saw a bird in the tree. The bird said, "Be careful, cat! You might fall!" The cat did not listen to the bird. The cat kept climbing up the tree. The cat wanted to go higher and higher. + +Then, the cat saw a big branch. The cat jumped onto the branch. But, the branch was not strong. The branch broke, and the cat started to fall. The cat was scared. + +The bird saw the cat fall. The bird flew down and caught the cat. The cat was safe. The cat said, "Thank you, bird! I will be careful next time." The cat and the bird became friends. And they played together under the perfect tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug was very small and liked to play in the clear water. Every day, the bug would go to the water and splash around with his friends. + +One day, a big bird came to the water. The bird looked at the bug and asked, "Do you know how to fly?" The bug did not know how to fly, so he just shrugged. The bird said, "I can teach you how to fly if you want." + +The bug thought about it and decided he wanted to learn how to fly. So, the bird taught the bug how to fly, and they became very good friends. From that day on, the bug could fly and play in the clear water with his friends, and the bird would join them too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to gather soft toys and play with them all day long. One day, she found a toy phone in her room. It was a very special toy phone because it could talk to her other toys. + +Lucy picked up the phone and said, "Hello, who is this?" To her surprise, her soft teddy bear answered, "Hi Lucy, it's Teddy! I can talk to you through the phone!" Lucy was so happy that she could talk to her toys with the phone. + +Lucy spent the whole day talking to her toys on the phone. She learned that her soft bunny loved to hop, her toy car liked to go fast, and her doll liked to have tea parties. Lucy played and talked with her toys all day long. She was so happy that she could gather all her toys together with the help of her special talking phone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She was very independent and liked to do things all by herself. One day, Lisa found a big red button in her room. She was curious about what the button could do. + +Lisa's mom saw her playing with the button and said, "Lisa, be careful with that button. It's there to protect you if you need help." Lisa listened to her mom and put the button back in its place. + +One day, a big storm came, and Lisa got scared. She remembered the button her mom told her about. Lisa pressed the button, and her mom came running to her side. Together, they felt safe and protected from the storm. +One day, a little bunny named Billy was out in the forest. He saw an enormous tree with a hole in it. Billy thought it would be fun to play in the hole. So, he used his strong legs to spring up and jump into the hole. + +Inside the hole, Billy found a little bird named Sally. Sally was sad because she had lost her way. Billy wanted to help Sally find her way back home. "Don't worry, Sally," said Billy, "I'll help you find your home." + +Together, they went left and right, up and down, looking for Sally's home. They met other animals who helped them too. Finally, they found Sally's home, a cozy nest in a tall tree. Sally was so happy and thanked Billy for his help. + +Billy and Sally became the best of friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. And whenever they saw an enormous tree or had to go left, they remembered their adventure and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play at the park every day. Amy liked to swing on the swings, climb the pole, and eat sweet ice cream. + +One sunny day, Amy met a new friend named Ben at the park. They played together on the swings. Amy said, "I like to swing high!" Ben said, "Me too!" They laughed and swung higher and higher. + +After playing on the swings, Amy and Ben climbed the pole together. They pretended to be monkeys. Then, they shared sweet ice cream under a big tree. They became best friends and played at the park every day. +Once upon a time, in a dark forest, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her friends, the animals. One day, while playing, Lucy saw a big tree with a frown on its face. She was very surprised. + +Lucy asked the tree a question, "Why are you sad, Mr. Tree?" The tree replied, "I am sad because it is dark, and I cannot see my friends, the stars." Lucy felt sad for the tree and wanted to help. + +So, Lucy and her animal friends came up with a plan. They gathered shiny rocks and placed them on the tree's branches. When night came, the shiny rocks sparkled like stars. The tree was happy again, and its frown turned into a big smile. Lucy and her friends were happy too, as they played under the twinkling tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy dinosaur that he loved very much. One day, while playing with his dinosaur, its tail broke with a snap. Tim was very sad, and he didn't know what to do to fix it. + +Tim's mom saw him crying and asked, "Tim, why are you sad?" Tim showed his mom the broken dinosaur and said, "His tail broke with a snap, and I don't know how to fix it." His mom smiled and said, "Let's try to fix it together, Tim." + +They went to the kitchen and found some shampoo. Tim's mom said, "Let's use this shampoo to clean the dinosaur first, and then we can fix the tail." They cleaned the dinosaur and then used glue to put the tail back together. Tim was very happy, and his dinosaur was as good as new. + +Tim learned that when things break or go wrong, it's always good to ask for help. He also learned that working together with someone can make you successful in fixing things. And from that day on, Tim and his mom always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Tim. Tim was very independent. He liked to do things all by himself. One day, Tim's mom asked him to bring her a toy. + +"Tim, can you bring me the red ball?" asked Mom. + +"Yes, Mom!" said Tim. He went to his toy box and picked up the red ball. He was so proud that he could do it all by himself. + +As Tim grew up, he learned to do more things on his own. He could put on his shoes, eat his food, and even clean up his toys. Tim's mom and dad were very happy to see him becoming more independent. + +One day, Tim's friend, Lily, came over to play. They played with blocks and cars, and had so much fun. When it was time for Lily to go home, Tim wanted to help her. + +"Can I bring your bag, Lily?" Tim asked. + +"Thank you, Tim!" said Lily. Tim carried Lily's bag to the door, and they said goodbye. Tim's mom was so proud of her independent baby. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Tim. Tim was a very reliable friend. He always helped his friends when they needed him. One day, Tim's friend, the little bird, hurt her foot. She could not fly or walk. Tim wanted to help her. + +Tim decided to crawl to the big tree to find some leaves to make a soft bed for the little bird. He crawled very fast, up and down the hills, and finally reached the big tree. He picked the best leaves he could find and crawled back to his friend. + +When Tim got back, he put the leaves under the little bird's foot. The little bird felt better and could rest. She was very happy and thanked Tim for being such a reliable friend. They played together and had a great day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a girl named Anna. She loved to play dress-up with her friends. They liked to celebrate and have fun together. Anna and her friends liked fashion. They would wear pretty dresses and hats. + +One sunny day, Anna and her friends went outside to play. They played in the park and had lots of fun. Then, they saw a big tree with dry leaves. "Let's have a fashion show under the tree," said Anna. Her friends agreed, and they all got dressed in their favorite clothes. + +They took turns walking and showing off their pretty dresses. They laughed and clapped for each other. "You look so nice!" said Anna's friend, Lily. After the fashion show, they celebrated with a little dance party under the tree. They played and danced until the sun went down, and then they went home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom was very tired. He let out a big yawn. He was hungry too. He wanted to eat some beef. But it was difficult for him to find the beef. + +Tom went to his friend, the dog named Max. Tom asked Max, "Max, can you help me find some beef?" Max said, "Yes, Tom. Let's go look for the beef together." So, Tom and Max went on a fun walk to find the beef. + +They looked and looked, but finding the beef was difficult. Tom was so tired, he yawned again. Finally, they found a big piece of beef under a tree. Tom and Max were very happy. They shared the beef and had a big feast. Tom did not feel tired or hungry anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a small train named Tim. Tim loved to go fast and make steam. One day, Tim saw a big hill. He wanted to climb it. Tim tried very hard, but the hill was too tight. He could not go up. + +A wise old train named Sam saw Tim. Sam said, "Tim, you must accept that you cannot climb this tight hill by yourself. You need help." Tim did not want to accept this. He wanted to do it alone. + +Tim tried and tried, but he could not go up the tight hill. Finally, he accepted Sam's help. Together, they climbed the hill. The steam from both trains made them go up. Tim learned that it is good to accept help from others. The moral value of this story is to accept help when you need it. +One day, a blue bird was flying high in the sky. The bird had a small red top in its beak. The bird saw a little girl named Mia playing in the park. + +The blue bird wanted to give the top to Mia. He flew down and said, "Hi Mia! I want to give you this red top." Mia looked at the bird and smiled. She said, "Thank you, blue bird! I love tops." + +But then, a big, mean cat came into the park. The cat saw the bird and wanted to catch it. The bird got scared and dropped the top. The cat ran after the bird and Mia ran after the top. + +Mia picked up the top and said, "Stop, cat! The bird is my friend." The cat stopped chasing the bird and looked at Mia. Mia said, "If you don't hurt my friend, I will give you the top to play with." + +The cat thought about it and agreed. Mia gave the cat the red top and the cat played with it happily. The blue bird was safe and thanked Mia. From that day on, Mia, the blue bird, and the cat were all good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a wise old owl. The owl was friends with all the animals. One day, the owl saw a small bird who could not fly. The bird was sad. + +The wise owl said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will teach you how to soar in the sky." The little bird was happy and excited. They practiced every day, and the little bird got better and better. + +One sunny day, the wise owl and the little bird went to the top of a tall tree. The owl said, "Now, you are ready to soar high in the sky!" The little bird was scared, but with the help of the wise owl, it jumped off the tree and soared high in the sky. + +All the animals in the forest saw the little bird soaring and cheered. The wise owl was proud of the little bird. From that day on, the little bird was happy and could soar with the other birds in the sky. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lazy cat named Louie. Louie loved to nap all day long under the warm sun. One day, while Louie was napping, a fast mouse named Max ran by. + +Max saw Louie and said, "Hey, lazy cat! Let's race!" Louie opened one eye and looked at Max. "Race?" he asked. Max nodded, "Yes, race! Let's see who is faster!" Louie thought for a moment and then agreed to race with Max. + +The race began, and Max ran very fast. Louie tried to keep up, but he was not used to moving so quickly. As they raced, Louie began to feel the rhythm of his steps. He started to enjoy the race and ran faster and faster. In the end, Max won the race, but Louie had lots of fun. + +After the race, Louie and Max became good friends. They raced every day, and Louie became less lazy. He learned to enjoy running with the rhythm of his steps, and he loved spending time with his new friend, Max. + +And from that day on, the lazy cat and the fast mouse were the best of friends, racing and playing together in the warm sun. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a wealthy man named Bob. Bob had a big house and many toys. He loved to share his toys with all his friends. + +One day, Bob found a magic lamp in his toy box. He did not know how it got there, but he thought it looked fun. Bob decided to rub the lamp to see what would happen. As he rubbed the lamp, a genie came out and said, "Hello, Bob! I am here to grant you one wish." + +Bob was very excited and thought hard about his wish. He wanted to make all his friends happy, so he wished for a big party with lots of yummy food and fun games. The genie nodded and with a snap of his fingers, the party began. + +All of Bob's friends came to the party and they had a great time. They played games, ate cake, and laughed a lot. Bob was happy that he could share his wealth with his friends and make them smile. + +At the end of the party, Bob thanked the genie for his wish. The genie smiled and said, "You are a kind friend, Bob. I am glad I could help you." Then, the genie went back into the lamp, and Bob put it on a shelf to remember the fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her big dog, Max. One day, they went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Lily was very happy. + +As they walked, they saw a big, dangerous snake on the path. Lily was scared, but Max was brave. He barked at the snake, and it slithered away. Lily hugged Max and said, "Thank you, Max! You saved me from the dangerous snake!" + +After the scary part, Lily and Max continued their walk. They saw a lemonade stand and stopped for a drink. Lily used her hands to squeeze the lemons and make lemonade. She gave some to Max, and they both enjoyed the sweet and sour drink. + +They finished their walk and went back home. Lily told her mom about the dangerous snake and how Max saved her. Her mom was proud of them both. "I'm so glad you're safe, Lily," she said, giving her a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily and Max were always careful on their walks. They knew that sometimes there could be dangerous things in the park, but they also knew they had each other to keep safe. And, they always made sure to stop for some lemonade. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to write and draw. One day, she found a magic knob on her bedroom door. The knob was shiny and round. Lily was very curious about it. + +Lily touched the magic knob, and it started to talk! "Hello, Lily!" said the knob. "I can help you write and draw even better. Just ask me anything you want to know." + +Lily was so excited. She asked the knob, "How can I write my name better?" The knob showed her how to hold her pencil and make the letters nice and neat. Lily practiced and practiced until she could write her name very well. + +Next, Lily asked the knob, "How can I draw a pretty flower?" The knob taught her how to draw a circle for the middle and then make little petals around it. Lily drew lots of flowers, and they were all beautiful. + +Lily was so happy with her new writing and drawing skills. She thanked the magic knob, and they became good friends. Lily knew that with the help of the magic knob, she could learn to write and draw anything she wanted. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little train with a broken engine. The train was very sad because it could not move. It felt lonely and wanted to have friends to play with. One day, a kind man came to the train. He looked at the engine and said, "I can help you. I will restore your engine, and you will be able to move again." + +The kind man worked hard to fix the train's engine. Soon, the train felt calm and happy because it knew that it would be able to move again. The train said, "Thank you for helping me. I am so happy now." + +After the man restored the engine, the train could move again. It went to the town and made many friends. The train was very happy and grateful to the kind man. The train and its new friends played together every day, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a thin cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They loved to play with a big ball that looked like a melon. It was green and round, just like a real melon. + +One day, Tom and Lily were playing with the melon ball in the park. Tom kicked the ball very hard, and it went far away. Lily ran after the ball, but it got stuck in a tree. Lily looked up and said, "Oh no, Tom! The ball is stuck! What do we do?" + +Tom had an idea. He found a long rope and said, "Lily, I will tie this rope to the tree, and you can pull it. Then the ball will come down." Lily nodded and helped Tom tie the rope to the tree. Then, she pulled and pulled until the melon ball fell down. + +"Yay! We got the ball back!" Lily said happily. Tom and Lily continued to play with the melon ball, and they had lots of fun. From that day on, they always played together and helped each other when they needed it. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a white cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was a very curious and playful cat. She loved to run around and explore new places. + +One day, Fluffy met a wise old owl named Mr. Hoot. Mr. Hoot was very smart and knew many things. Fluffy asked Mr. Hoot, "How can I prevent being ignorant?" Mr. Hoot replied, "To prevent being ignorant, you must always ask questions and learn from others." + +So, Fluffy decided to ask questions and learn from everyone she met. She asked the birds about the sky and the fish about the sea. She even talked to the ants about their hard work. Fluffy became very wise and was no longer ignorant. + +Now, Fluffy helps others in the village by sharing her knowledge. She teaches the young animals how to prevent being ignorant, just like Mr. Hoot taught her. And everyone in the village lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved sugar. She ate sugar on her bread, in her milk, and even on her vegetables. Her mom and dad told her that too much sugar was not good for her, but Lily didn't listen. + +One day, Lily found a big bag of sugar in the kitchen. She wanted to eat it all, but she knew her mom and dad would be upset. So, she decided to hide the bag of sugar in her room. Lily managed to carry the heavy bag to her room without her mom and dad seeing her. + +In her room, Lily ate the sugar all day long. She felt happy, but soon her tummy started to hurt. Her mom came to check on her and saw the empty bag of sugar. "Lily, did you eat all this sugar?" her mom asked. Lily nodded, feeling sad and spoiled. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Next time, listen to me and your dad when we say too much sugar is not good for you. Let's go eat some healthy food to help your tummy feel better." Lily agreed, and from that day on, she ate less sugar and listened to her mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to collect rocks. She had big rocks, small rocks, and even pink rocks. She had so many rocks that she could make a tower with them. + +One sunny day, Mia went outside to play with her rocks. She started to build a big tower in her yard. She put the big rocks on the bottom and the small rocks on the top. Her tower was so tall and strong. + +Mia's friends saw her pink rock tower and came to play with her. They all helped to make the tower even taller. They laughed and had fun playing with the rocks. At the end of the day, they were so proud of their big rock tower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Tim. They liked to play together. One day, they were playing in the park when Lily fell down. She hurt her shoulder. Tim saw Lily was sad. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tim asked. Lily was too embarrassed to tell Tim about her shoulder. "I'm fine," Lily said. But her shoulder still hurt. It was a dull pain. + +Tim knew something was wrong. He wanted to help Lily. "Let's go tell your mom," Tim said. Lily didn't want to, but she knew it was a good idea. They walked to Lily's mom together. + +Lily told her mom about her shoulder. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay to be embarrassed, but it's important to tell someone when you're hurt." Lily felt better. She knew she had a good friend in Tim. And from that day on, they played together without any more accidents. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a tough guard named Bobo. He was very strong and always helped his friends. One day, he had a very important job to do. He had to watch over the forest and make sure everything was safe. + +In the morning, Bobo went to the forest and started his guard job. He saw a little bird and helped it find its home. He saw a baby deer and helped it find its mom. But then, Bobo started to feel tired. He thought, "I will just sit down and rest for a little bit." + +While Bobo was resting, he forgot about his guard job. He fell asleep under a big tree. While he was sleeping, a sneaky fox came into the forest. The fox wanted to take some food from the other animals. The little bird saw the fox and knew it was not good. + +The little bird went to Bobo and woke him up. "Bobo, wake up! There is a sneaky fox in the forest!" Bobo opened his eyes and quickly stood up. He knew he had to stop the fox. Bobo ran after the fox and scared it away. The animals in the forest were safe again. + +Bobo learned that he should not forget his important guard job. He knew that he needed to stay awake and strong to help his friends. From that day on, Bobo never forgot his job and became the best guard in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a brother named Sam. They liked to play together. One day, they found a weird toy in their room. It was a big, round ball with many colors. + +Tim wanted to play with the toy, but Sam wanted it too. They both shouted, "It's mine!" They were very loud. Their mom came into the room and asked, "What is going on?" + +Tim said, "I found the toy first!" Sam said, "No, I did!" They were both upset. Their mom thought for a moment and then said, "Why don't you both play with the toy together? You can take turns." + +Tim and Sam looked at each other and then back at the weird toy. They decided to listen to their mom and take turns playing with it. Soon, they were having lots of fun together, and they forgot all about their fight. And from that day on, they always shared their toys and played happily together. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a crayon on the floor. It was a pretty blue crayon. Tim liked to color, so he picked it up. He did not recognize who it belonged to, but he knew he could use it to make beautiful pictures. + +Tim went to his loyal friend, Sally. He showed her the crayon and said, "Look, I found a crayon! Let's color together!" Sally was happy and said, "Yes, let's color! I have paper and more crayons at my house." + +So, Tim and Sally went to her house and began to color. They made pretty pictures of the sun, trees, and flowers. They had a lot of fun using the crayons. They laughed and talked while they colored. + +As they played, a little girl named Amy came by. She saw the blue crayon and said, "Hey, that's my crayon! I lost it earlier." Tim and Sally looked at each other and then at the crayon. They knew it was important to be kind and share. + +Tim gave the crayon back to Amy and said, "I'm sorry, we didn't know it was yours. You can color with us if you want." Amy smiled and said, "Thank you! I would love to color with you." And so, the three friends colored together, sharing the crayons and making beautiful pictures. +One day, a slow turtle named Tim went to the park. He saw a vendor selling yummy treats. Tim wanted to buy a treat, but he had to walk very slow to get there. + +As Tim walked, he saw a big, soft ball. He picked it up and gave it a big squeeze. It felt nice in his hands. Tim liked the ball so much, he decided to take it to the vendor to show him. + +When Tim finally got to the vendor, he said, "Look at my ball! I can squeeze it!" The vendor smiled and said, "That's a nice ball, Tim! Do you want to trade it for a treat?" Tim thought for a moment and said, "Yes, please!" + +So Tim traded his ball for a yummy treat, and he was very happy. He ate his treat and walked back home, feeling proud of his new friend, the vendor. +One day, a boy named Tim went to see his friend Sue. Tim was thin and loved to print pictures of animals. Sue loved cocoa and always had a big cup of it when they played together. + +"Hi Sue, do you want to print with me today?" Tim asked. "Yes, but first let's have some cocoa," Sue said. They went to the kitchen and Sue made two cups of hot cocoa. They drank it up and it was so good! + +After they drank the cocoa, they started to print. They printed cats, dogs, and even a big elephant. But then, the printer stopped working. Tim and Sue tried to fix it, but they didn't know how. + +They called Sue's mom for help, but she was busy. They tried to print more animals, but the printer just made a loud noise. Tim and Sue were sad because they couldn't print anymore. + +In the end, Tim and Sue had to stop printing and play with their old toys. They wished they could print more animals, but the printer was broken. The day did not end well for Tim and Sue, and they hoped the printer would work again soon. +One day, a pretty bird sat on a tree. The bird sang a song. The song was very pretty too. The bird was very happy. + +A little girl named Mia heard the bird's song. She looked up and saw the pretty bird. Mia said, "Hello, bird! Your song is very pretty. Can you teach me your song?" + +The bird said, "Yes, Mia! I can teach you my song. Listen carefully." The bird sang the song again. Mia listened and learned the song. + +Mia sang the song with the bird. They sang together. Their song was sharp and pretty. Mia and the bird were very happy. They sang their song all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dull rock. The rock had a shoulder that split in two. On one side of the split, a small bird lived. On the other side, a tiny bug lived. + +One day, the bird said to the bug, "Hello, friend! Do you like living on the rock's shoulder?" The bug replied, "Yes, I do. It is a nice place to live." + +As the days went by, the bird and the bug became good friends. They played games and talked on the rock's shoulder. They were happy to live on the dull rock that split in two. And they were even happier to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived an elderly lady. She was very kind and loved to give gifts. One day, she found a big, red wrap in her closet. She thought it would make a perfect present for her little friend, Tim. + +The elderly lady went to Tim's house to give him the wrap. Tim was very happy and said, "Thank you!" He wondered what he could do with the wrap. He thought and thought, and then he had a great idea. + +Tim took the wrap outside and tied it to a tree branch. He asked his friends to come and play with him. They all took turns swinging on the wrap, laughing and having fun. The elderly lady smiled as she watched them play, happy to see her gift bring joy to the children. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very good at scatter his toys all over the house. One day, Tim's mom told him, "Tim, please pick up your toys before you take a nap." Tim said, "No, I don't want to." He was angry because he didn't like to clean up. + +Tim went to take his nap without picking up his toys. While he was asleep, his mom tripped on the scattered toys and fell down. She got hurt and started to cry. Tim woke up from his nap and saw his mom crying on the floor. + +Tim felt very sad and sorry for not listening to his mom. He helped her get up and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I will pick up my toys from now on." But his mom was still hurt and sad. The bad ending made Tim learn that he should always listen to his mom and clean up his mess. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and keep your things tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite sweater. It was red and soft. He felt lucky when he wore it. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He wore his lucky sweater. At the park, Tim saw a small, fast car. It went zoom, zoom, zoom! Tim wanted to play with the car. + +Tim asked the girl with the car, "Can I play too?" The girl said, "Yes, but only if you can catch the car!" Tim ran fast, trying to catch the car as it zoomed around. The lucky sweater made him feel strong. + +In the end, Tim caught the car. The girl laughed and said, "Good job! You are fast!" They played together all day, and Tim's lucky sweater made him feel happy and warm. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there lived a lonely vegetable named Vicky. Vicky was a little carrot who did not have any friends. She was very sad because she wanted to play with others. + +One sunny day, Vicky decided to discover new friends. She started to roll around the garden, looking for other vegetables to talk to. Suddenly, she saw a tiny green pea named Peter, who was also all alone. + +"Hi, I'm Vicky," she said to Peter. "Do you want to be friends?" + +Peter smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to be friends with you, Vicky!" + +From that day on, Vicky and Peter were best friends. They played together every day and were never lonely again. They discovered that having a friend made their garden a much happier place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toy violin. One day, she found a big violin in her house. She thought it was a toy too. She felt very happy and wanted to play with it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I play with the big violin?" Her mom looked at her and said, "No, Lily. That is not a toy. It is very special. You can play with it when you are older." Lily felt sad but she listened to her mom. + +One day, when her mom was not home, Lily saw the big violin again. She thought, "Maybe I can play with it just a little." She picked it up and started to play. But she played it in a foolish way, and it made a loud noise. Her mom came home and heard the noise. She knew what had happened. + +Mom said, "Lily, did you play with the big violin?" Lily knew she had to answer her mom. She said, "Yes, mom. I am sorry." Her mom was not angry but said, "Remember, when you are older, you can play with it. But for now, let's play with your toy violin together." And they played and had fun. Lily knew she would wait until she was older to play the big violin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Lucy loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lucy's mommy was cooking on the stove. Lucy wanted to help, but her mommy said, "Lucy, you cannot touch the stove. It is hot and can hurt you. I will protect you by keeping you away from it." + +Lucy felt frustrated because she wanted to help her mommy cook. She decided to ask her daddy for help. "Daddy, can you help me cook with mommy?" she asked. Her daddy smiled and said, "Of course, Lucy! We can make something together that doesn't need the stove." + +Lucy and her daddy made a yummy salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots. When they finished, they took the salad to the kitchen. Lucy's mommy was happy to see the salad. "Thank you, Lucy and daddy! You both helped me a lot," she said. Lucy felt happy that she could help, even if she couldn't use the stove. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a fun game. The game was to find a hidden basket. The basket was full of toys and treats. All the kids in the village wanted to win the hidden basket. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily and her friend, a small dog named Max, went to look for the hidden basket. They walked through the village, looking behind trees and under bushes. They were very excited and hoped to win the hidden basket. + +Finally, Lily and Max found the hidden basket near a big rock. They were so happy to win! They opened the basket and shared the toys and treats with all their friends. Everyone in the village had a great time, and they all played with the toys and ate the treats together. +Once upon a time, there was a curious youth named Tim. Tim wanted to know everything about the world. One day, he went to the park to play. + +At the park, Tim saw a big tree with a bird on it. He wanted to know what the bird was doing. He asked his friend, Sam, "Do you know what the bird is doing?" + +Sam said, "I think the bird is looking for food." Tim and Sam watched the bird fly away to find food. + +Tim was happy to know what the bird was doing. He and Sam played in the park all day, learning new things together. They knew that being curious made their days fun and exciting. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a regular boy who liked to play with his toys. One day, Tim found a toy pistol in his toy box. He was very happy. + +Tim wanted to improve his skills with his toy pistol. He practiced shooting at a tree in his yard. Every day, he would play with his toy pistol, trying to get better at hitting the tree. + +As the days went by, Tim improved a lot. He became very good at playing with his toy pistol. His friends came over to play with him, and they all had a great time. In the end, Tim was happy that he had improved, and he loved his toy pistol even more. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play in the kitchen with her mom. One day, her mom was using an expensive knife to cut some fruit. Lily wanted to help her mom, so she stood on a chair to reach the counter. + +Lily's mom told her to be careful, because the knife was very sharp. Lily tried her best to be careful, but she started to feel shaky on the chair. She was scared that she might fall. + +Suddenly, the chair wobbled, and Lily started to fall. Her mom quickly grabbed her and saved her from falling. The expensive knife fell on the floor, but nobody got hurt. Lily and her mom laughed and hugged each other. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful around the kitchen. +Once upon a time, in a green forest, there was a little fairy. She had a big green leaf as her bed. One day, she saw that her leaf bed had split in two. The fairy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +She went to her friend, the big tree, and said, "My leaf bed is split. Can you help me?" The big tree shook his branches and dropped a new green leaf for the fairy. But the wind blew it away before she could catch it. + +The fairy felt upset and asked the wind, "Why did you take my new leaf bed?" The wind said, "I didn't mean to. I will help you fix your old leaf bed." So the wind blew the two parts of the split leaf back together, and the fairy was happy again. +One day, a big bear and a small bunny were playing in the icy snow. They were having so much fun. The bear wanted to play a game where they would hold their breath for a long time. The bear said, "I bet my big lungs can hold more air than your small lungs." + +The bunny did not like this idea. He said, "No, I do not permit this game. It is not safe for me." The bear did not listen and took a deep breath. He held his breath for a long time. The bunny was worried and said, "Please stop, bear. It is not a good game." + +The bear finally let out his breath and felt a little dizzy. He realized that the bunny was right. The bear said, "I am sorry, bunny. I should have listened to you. Let's play a safer game in the snow." They played a new game and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, in a rich, green valley, there lived a kind farmer and his cow, Bessie. They were very happy together. The farmer grew lots of fruits and vegetables, and Bessie gave him milk every day. They loved sharing their valley with all the animals that lived there. + +One day, a hungry rabbit came to the farmer and said, "Please, can I eat some of your vegetables? I am so hungry." The kind farmer knew that sharing was important, so he let the rabbit eat some of his vegetables. The rabbit was very thankful and went back to its home, feeling full and happy. + +After that, more animals came to the farmer and asked for food. The farmer always said yes and shared his food with them. Soon, the valley was full of happy animals who loved the farmer and Bessie. Because the farmer was kind and shared his food, the valley yielded more fruits and vegetables than ever before. + +One day, the farmer said to Bessie, "I am so happy we share our food with our friends. It makes our valley even more beautiful and full of life." Bessie agreed, and they continued to share their food with all the animals in the valley. + +The moral of the story is that sharing with others can make everyone happy and create a better place for everyone to live. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little girl named Lily. She loved to sit and listen to her mom talk in many languages. Lily wanted to learn all the languages too. + +One day, Lily met a boy named Tom at the park. Tom said, "I can speak only one language." Lily said, "I want to learn all the languages. Let's be friends and learn together!" Tom agreed, and they started to learn new languages together. + +But then, they met a big boy named Ben who laughed at them. "You can't learn all the languages. That's silly!" he said. Lily and Tom were sad, but they didn't give up. They kept learning and soon, they could speak many languages. Ben saw how gifted Lily and Tom were and said, "I was wrong. You both are amazing! Can you teach me too?" Lily and Tom smiled and said, "Yes, we can all learn together!" And they all became good friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue were playing in the park. They found an empty box near the swings. Tim wanted to know what was inside the box. + +"Let's open it!" said Tim. Sue was scared. "What if it's heavy and we can't lift it?" she asked. Tim said, "We won't know until we try!" + +They tried to lift the box together, but it was too heavy. They needed help. They saw their friend, Max, playing nearby. "Max, can you help us lift this box?" asked Tim. Max came over and helped them. With all their strength, they lifted the box, but it was still too heavy. + +They decided to ask a grown-up for help. Tim's mom was sitting on a bench nearby. "Mom, can you help us lift this box?" asked Tim. His mom came over and helped them. Together, they opened the box and found a big, bouncy ball inside. The kids were so happy that they could finally play with the ball. +Once upon a time, in a bright sunny field, there was a race. All the animals came to run and try to win. A little dog with a long tail was very excited. He wanted to win the race more than anything. + +Before the race, the little dog talked to his friend, the big horse. "I will win the race with my long tail," said the little dog. "Just watch me!" The big horse smiled and said, "Good luck, little dog. I hope your tail helps you win." + +The race began, and all the animals ran as fast as they could. The little dog's tail waved in the air as he ran. He tried so hard to win. But then, the little dog tripped on his long tail and fell. The big horse saw this and stopped to help his friend. + +"Are you okay, little dog?" asked the big horse. The little dog was sad but said, "Yes, I am okay. Thank you for helping me." The big horse and the little dog finished the race together, even though they did not win. They learned that helping a friend is more important than winning a race. And from that day on, they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toy unicorn. The unicorn had a beautiful light horn that sparkled in the sun. One day, Lily's little brother came into the room and accidentally knocked the unicorn off the shelf. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "My unicorn! The horn is broken!" + +"Don't worry," said her brother. "I can remove the broken horn and we can glue it back together." + +Lily watched as her brother carefully removed the broken horn and they worked together to fix it. Soon, the unicorn was as good as new and the light on its horn was shining brighter than ever before. Lily was so happy to have her unicorn back and thanked her brother for helping her fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to touch everything she saw. One day, she found a roll of tape and started playing with it. She stuck it on her hands, her feet, and even on her nose! + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the other room. It was her little brother crying. Lily knew she had to be brave and go check on him. She ran to the room and found her brother stuck to the wall with tape! + +Lily knew she had to help her brother. She carefully peeled the tape off his arms and legs. Her brother stopped crying and hugged her, thanking her for being so brave. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes being brave means helping others, even if it's just by using tape to solve a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big tree and they dared each other to climb it. Lily was scared, but she didn't want to be left out, so she climbed up too. + +As they were climbing, Lily's friend Sarah slipped and fell. She wasn't hurt, but it was scary. Lily helped her up and they all climbed down. From that day on, Lily was famous among her friends for being brave. + +A few days later, they went back to the park and saw a big slide. Lily's friends dared her to go down it. She was nervous, but she remembered how she helped Sarah when she fell. So, she went down the slide and it was so much fun! From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of anything and her friends loved playing with her even more. +Once upon a time, there was a purple pirate named Pete. He had a big ship and he sailed on the sea. One day, he saw a mermaid and he clapped his hands. "Wow, you are so pretty!" he said. + +The mermaid smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Pirate. What are you doing out here on the sea?" + +"I'm looking for treasure!" Pete said. "Do you know where I can find some?" + +The mermaid thought for a moment and then said, "I heard there's treasure on the island over there. But be careful, there are lots of other pirates looking for it too!" + +"Thanks for the tip!" Pete said as he clapped his hands again. He set sail for the island, excited to find some treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved eating cereal for breakfast every day. One morning, his mom poured him a bowl of cereal but Timmy was feeling grumpy. He didn't want to eat his cereal and he didn't want to go to school. + +His mom tried to cheer him up by telling him a funny joke but it didn't work. Then, she suggested they play a game of catch. Timmy's face lit up and he ran to grab his ball. His mom held the ball and threw it to him. They played for a while and Timmy forgot all about feeling grumpy. + +After their game, Timmy's mom reminded him to finish his cereal before they had to leave for school. Timmy happily picked up his spoon and started eating. He realized that playing catch made him feel better and he was ready to start his day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Brownie. One day, they went to the park to play. Lily saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but she couldn't. Suddenly, Brownie sneezed and the butterfly flew away. + +Lily was sad because she didn't catch the butterfly, but Brownie made her laugh by doing a funny dance. They played on the swings and the slide, and Lily felt happy again. As they were leaving the park, Lily saw a mysterious box on the ground. She wondered what was inside. + +When they got home, Lily opened the box and found a toy car. She was so happy that she jumped up and down. Brownie was happy too because Lily had won a new toy. They played with the car all day and had lots of fun. Lily was grateful for her sneezing teddy bear and the mysterious box that brought her a win. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max liked to play with his toys and run around the yard. One day, Max saw a small cat named Mittens. Max wanted to play with Mittens, but Mittens did not want to play with Max. Mittens had a bad opinion of Max because Max sometimes bit other animals. + +Max did not like that Mittens did not want to play with him, so he chased after Mittens. Mittens ran and ran until she was too tired to run anymore. Max caught up to Mittens and bit her. Mittens was hurt and scared. Max realized he had done something bad and felt very sad. + +Mittens had to go to the vet and get medicine. She was okay, but she did not want to play with Max anymore. Max learned that he needed to be calm and not bite other animals. Max felt very sad that he had hurt Mittens and wished he could take it back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing soccer and dreamed of becoming a famous player one day. One afternoon, she went to the stadium to watch a match. The players were fierce and Lily was amazed by their skills. + +After the match, Lily met a player named Max. Max asked Lily if she played soccer too. Lily said yes and Max invited her to join his team. Lily was so happy and she started practicing with Max's team. + +However, Lily soon realized that playing soccer was not easy. She had to practice every day and sometimes it was hard. One day, Lily wanted to quit because she was tired. Max told her "If you quit, you'll never know how good you can be." These words made Lily think and she decided to keep practicing. + +Months passed and Lily became a great player. She was happy she didn't quit and learned that if you work hard, you can achieve your dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy robot that she loved to play with. One day, Lily noticed that the robot's eyes would blink when she pressed a button. She thought it was so cool! + +But then, Lily saw that the wire that connected the robot's eyes to its body was broken. She was sad because the robot's eyes wouldn't blink anymore. Lily tried to fix the wire, but it was too hard for her. + +After a while, Lily realized that the robot wasn't real. It was just a fake toy. She was still happy to play with it, even if its eyes didn't blink anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to drive his car. He went to the zoo with his family. The zoo was big and had many animals. They saw lions, monkeys, and giraffes. The man liked the modern zoo because it was clean and had many things to do. They had a fun day at the zoo and drove home happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very busy all day long. It flew around and looked for food to eat. One day, the bird found a big feather on the ground. It looked very pretty and the bird wanted to taste it. + +So, the little bird picked up the feather with its beak and started to nibble on it. But the feather didn't taste like anything, so the bird flew away and continued searching for food. It found some seeds and berries and ate them all up. + +After a while, the little bird got tired and decided to take a nap. It found a cozy spot on a tree branch and fell asleep. When it woke up, it saw that the sun was setting and it was time to go back to its nest. The bird flew home and snuggled up in its cozy nest made of twigs and leaves. It was happy and content knowing that it had a full belly and a warm place to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big box of chalk. Lily loved to draw on the sidewalk with her new chalk. She drew a big sun with yellow chalk and a blue sky with blue chalk. + +Lily's daddy saw her drawings and thought they were brilliant. He decided to record Lily's drawings with his phone. Lily was so happy that her daddy liked her drawings. She drew more pictures of flowers and rainbows. + +When Lily's friends came over to play, she showed them her drawings with the chalk. They loved them too! Lily felt proud that her friends liked her drawings. She asked her daddy to record her friends playing hopscotch with her chalk. They all had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. He had a unique spot on his tail that made him special. Spot's owner loved him very much and took care of him every day. + +One day, Spot went outside to play with his friends. But when it was time to come home, Spot didn't come back. His owner started to worry and looked for him everywhere. + +After a while, Spot came back home, wagging his tail happily. His owner was so relieved and hugged him tightly. From that day on, Spot's owner made sure to keep a close eye on him so he wouldn't worry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Let's have a race to see who can run the fastest!" Lily was excited and said, "I want to win, mommy!" + +So, they started to run. It was very hot outside and Lily started to feel tired. She said, "Mommy, it's too hot. Can we stop?" But her mommy said, "No, we have to keep going!" + +Lily tried her best, but she couldn't win. She felt sad and tired. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. You did your best. You're still a beautiful girl." But Lily didn't feel happy. She wanted to win. She went to her room and cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy in the oven. One day, Lily noticed that the oven was making a loud noise. She asked her mommy if they could make the oven quiet. + +Mommy said they could try to improve the oven by getting it fixed. They called a man to come and fix the oven, and soon it was quiet again. Lily was happy because now she could bake cookies in peace. + +From that day on, Lily and her mommy baked cookies in the quiet oven. They improved the oven and it made their baking even more fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play on the beach. One day, she found an unusual shell. It was shaped like a heart and had a pretty pink color. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look what I found! It's pretty!" + +Her mom replied, "That's an oyster shell, Lily. Did you know that oysters make pearls?" + +Lily asked, "What's a pearl?" + +"It's a shiny, round thing that oysters make inside their shells. People like to wear them as jewelry," her mom explained. + +Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, I didn't know that! I learned something new today!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with green wings. The bird loved to fly and play in the trees. One day, the bird saw a bug on a branch and wanted to catch it. The bird flew too fast and slipped on a leaf. + +The bird fell to the ground and hurt its wing. The bird was sad and couldn't fly anymore. The bird realized that it was not careful and should be more careful when flying. + +The moral of the story is to be careful when you play and always watch where you are going. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when his sister, Lily, came over to him. + +"Timmy, let's build a structure with blocks!" said Lily. + +"Okay!" Timmy replied excitedly. + +They started building with their blocks. Timmy made an ordinary tower, but Lily made a big and tall castle. + +"Lily, your castle is amazing! You win!" Timmy said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Timmy! But we both win because we had fun building together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys in the backyard. One day, she found a plastic bottle that was empty. She asked her mom what it was. + +"It's a plastic bottle, Lily. You can use it to spray water," her mom said. + +Lily was curious, so she took the bottle and went to the deep end of the pool. She filled the bottle with water and sprayed it all over her toys. They were all wet and she laughed. + +Her mom came outside and said, "Lily, you're making a mess!" + +Lily replied, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I just wanted to play with my new spray bottle." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very smart and loved to learn new things. He always listened to the sounds around him and tried to figure out what they meant. + +One day, Timmy's mommy told him that they were going to celebrate his birthday. Timmy was very excited and couldn't wait for his friends to come over. He asked his mommy if they could have a big cake with lots of candles. + +When Timmy's friends arrived, they played games and had lots of fun. They sang "Happy Birthday" to Timmy and he blew out all the candles on his cake. But then, something bad happened. Timmy's little sister accidentally knocked over the cake and it fell on the floor. Everyone was sad and Timmy started to cry. + +His mommy hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can always make another cake. The most important thing is that we are all together and celebrating your special day." +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play outside with his ball. One day, Max's owner told him to come inside because it was getting dark. Max didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his owner. + +Max's owner picked him up and carried him up the steps to their house. Max's paws were muddy and made a noisy sound on the steps. When they got inside, Max's owner gave him a treat and told him they were going to the store tomorrow to get a new toy. Max was so excited for his new toy that he fell asleep dreaming about it. + +The next day, Max and his owner went to the store. Max saw so many toys, but he knew he had to pick just one. He found the perfect toy and his owner bought it for him. Max was so happy that he barked a noisy thank you to his owner. From that day on, Max played with his new toy every day and always remembered to listen to his owner when it was time to come inside. +Once upon a time, there was a big, gray elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very old and had no hair on her head, so she was bald. One night, Ellie was walking in the forest when she saw a firefly. The firefly was glowing and Ellie thought it was very pretty. + +Ellie followed the firefly and soon she saw more fireflies. They were all glowing and flying around. Ellie was amazed by the glowing fireflies and she started to feel happy. She realized that even though she was old and bald, she could still find beautiful things in the world. + +From that day on, Ellie would often go for walks at night to see the glowing fireflies. She would watch them dance and fly around, and she felt happy and content. Ellie learned that even though she was old and bald, she could still find joy in the simple things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with his toy mouse and nap in the sun. One day, Mittens' friend, a little girl named Lily, came to visit. + +Lily had a bag of olives and asked Mittens if he wanted to try one. Mittens was curious and sniffed the olives. They smelled yummy! But Mittens didn't have any money to buy his own olives. + +Lily was kind and offered to lend Mittens some olives. Mittens was so happy and gobbled up the olives. He licked his whiskers and purred with delight. Mittens was grateful for his friend's kindness and was excited to play with Lily some more. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a park. The tree was very generous and gave shade to many people. One day, a man came with a big saw to cut the tree. The tree tried to prevent the man from cutting it, but the man didn't listen. + +The tree was very sad and cried because it didn't want to leave its home in the park. The people who used to sit under the tree were also sad because they didn't have any shade anymore. + +In the end, the tree was cut down and taken away. The people in the park missed the tree very much and wished it was still there. They learned that it is important to take care of trees and not cut them down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved exploring the forest near her house. One day, she went on a walk and discovered a shiny rock. She thought it was perfect and put it in her pocket. + +As she continued walking, she saw a stranger sitting on a log. The stranger smiled and said hello. Lily was scared at first, but then the stranger told her about the animals in the forest. They talked for a while and then said goodbye. + +When Lily got home, she showed her shiny rock to her mom. Her mom said it was pretty and asked where she got it. Lily told her about her walk and the stranger she met. Her mom was happy that Lily made a new friend and reminded her to always be careful when talking to strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they went to a big park with a beautiful statue in the middle. + +Lily saw the statue and said, "Mommy, I want to see the statue up close." + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's go. But be careful, it's a difficult climb." + +Lily tried to climb up the statue, but it was too hard. She said, "This is too difficult, Mommy. Can you help me?" + +Her mom helped her climb up to the top of the statue. Lily was so happy and said, "I enjoy being up here, Mommy. Look how pretty the park is!" + +They sat on top of the statue and enjoyed the view together. It was a wonderful day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play outside and explore the world. One hot day, Mia was thirsty and wanted some water. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I have some water please?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Mia. Let me order some water for you." + +Mia waited patiently while her mom ordered the water. When it arrived, she took a big sip and felt much better. As she looked at the water, she noticed that it was blue. "Mommy, why is the water blue?" she asked. Her mom explained that sometimes water can be different colors, but it's still the same water. + +Mia learned that even though things may look different on the outside, they can still be the same on the inside. She was happy to have her blue water and grateful for her mom's help. From that day on, she always remembered to ask for help when she needed it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute mole named Moley. Moley lived in a hole in the ground. One day, Moley felt happy because spring came! The sun was shining and the flowers were blooming. Moley decided to go outside to explore. + +As he was walking, Moley saw a butterfly. The butterfly was very pretty and Moley thought it was cute. Moley followed the butterfly and saw many other animals like birds and rabbits. + +Moley had so much fun exploring the outside world during springtime. He was happy to be alive and grateful for the beautiful world around him. Moley went back to his hole feeling content and excited for the next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fair complexion and loved to play with her dolls. One day, she was playing with her dolls and accidentally broke one of their fingers. She tried to fix it, but it remained broken. + +Lily felt sad and guilty, so she decided to hide the broken doll from her mom. She didn't want to get in trouble. But her mom found out and was very angry. Lily felt even worse. + +As punishment, her mom took away all her dolls and Lily was left alone with no toys to play with. She felt very lonely and cried herself to sleep that night. From then on, she learned to always tell the truth and never hide anything, even if it means getting in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up and wear her favorite costume, a shiny princess dress. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room and put away all her toys. Lily didn't want to do it because it was boring, but her mom said it was important to complete her chores. + +As Lily was cleaning, she found a disgusting old apple under her bed. It was all brown and mushy. She didn't know how it got there, but she knew she had to throw it away. Lily put on some gloves and picked up the apple, holding her breath because it smelled so bad. She completed her task and threw the apple in the trash. + +After Lily finished cleaning, she put on her princess costume and twirled around in front of the mirror. She felt like a real princess in her beautiful dress. Her mom came in and said, "Wow, Lily, you look so pretty in your costume!" Lily smiled and felt proud that she had completed her chores and could now play dress up. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat. The cat liked to sleep all day and eat lots of food. One day, the cat saw a fire in the kitchen. The fire surprised the cat and made it run away. The cat was scared but luckily, the fire was put out by the firefighters. From that day on, the cat was always careful in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to put the dishes in the dishwasher. Lily was happy to help and put all the dishes in the dishwasher. + +Suddenly, the dishwasher made a loud noise. Lily was scared and asked her mommy, "What's that noise?" Her mommy replied, "Don't worry, it's just the dishwasher getting ready to clean the dishes." + +Lily was happy to hear that and said, "Mommy, can we talk while we wait for the dishwasher to finish?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's talk about our favorite foods." And they talked and laughed while the dishwasher cleaned the dishes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to hurry up and get ready for school. Lily put on her shoes and backpack and ran out the door. + +On her way to school, Lily saw a puppy with a big smile on its face. The puppy was so cute that Lily stopped to pet it. The puppy licked her hand and wagged its tail happily. + +As Lily continued on her way to school, she saw her friend Jack running towards her. "Hurry up, Lily!" Jack said. "We're going to be late for class!" Lily giggled and ran with Jack to their classroom. + +During class, Lily's teacher told the students not to be naughty and to pay attention. Lily listened carefully and did her best to be a good student. When class was over, Lily smiled and said goodbye to her teacher and friends. She couldn't wait to go home and play with her puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his mommy and daddy. One day, Nemo was swimming around when he saw a big, scary shark. + +"Hello, little fish," said the shark. "I'm not going to eat you. I just want to be your friend." + +Nemo was scared at first, but then he realized that the shark was actually very clever. They became friends and swam around together, exploring the ocean and having fun. + +One day, Nemo's mommy and daddy saw him swimming with the shark and got very worried. "Be careful, Nemo!" they said. "Sharks can be dangerous!" + +But Nemo knew that his new friend was kind and clever, and he wasn't afraid anymore. From then on, Nemo and the shark were the best of friends and had many more adventures together in the big, beautiful ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets all day long. Her mommy told her that eating too much candy was not good for her. But Lily didn't listen to her mommy. + +One day, Lily went to a birthday party. There were lots of yummy candies and sweets on the top of the table. Lily ate all the candies she could find. But then, she noticed that her tummy hurt really bad. She felt sick and couldn't play with her friends anymore. + +Lily learned her lesson that day. She realized that too much candy was not good for her. From then on, she only ate a little bit of candy every day. And she felt much better. Her mommy was proud of her for making a good choice. And Lily was happy that she could still enjoy her yummy treats without getting sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cauliflower, but her mom never made it for her. One day, Lily asked her mom if they could have cauliflower for dinner. Her mom said no because they didn't have any. + +Lily was gloomy and sad. She really wanted cauliflower. She decided to go to the store with her mom to buy some. When they got to the store, they couldn't find any cauliflower. Lily was even more gloomy now. + +But then, she saw a man accidentally spill some milk on the floor. Lily went over to help him wipe it up. The man was so grateful that he gave Lily a big bag of cauliflower as a thank you. Lily was so happy and excited. She couldn't wait to go home and eat her favorite vegetable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, she lost her favorite glove in the mud and couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom was very helpful and saw that she was upset. She told Lily that they could clean the glove together. They got a bucket of water and some soap and scrubbed the glove until it was clean. + +Lily learned that it's important to take care of her things and keep them clean. She also learned that her mom is always there to help her when she needs it. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her things clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was very bored because he had nothing to do. His mommy gave him a balloon to play with. Jack loved the balloon because it was big and colorful. He rubbed the balloon on his shirt to make it sparkly. Suddenly, the balloon popped! Jack was sad, but his mommy gave him another balloon to play with. Jack was happy again and played with his balloon all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books. He had many books in his room. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room. He thought it was boring. + +Timmy's mom asked him for his opinion. "Do you think it's important to have a clean room?" she asked. Timmy said no. His mom was disappointed. + +Timmy's mom told him he needed to be obedient and clean his room. But Timmy didn't listen. He kept playing with his toys. + +Later that night, Timmy couldn't find his favorite book. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He realized it was lost in his messy room. Timmy felt sad and wished he had listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to joke around with his friends. One day, Timmy told his friend a funny joke. His friend laughed and laughed. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom told him it was time for his nap. Timmy didn't want to take a nap, but his mom said he needed to rest so he could feel fine later. + +While Timmy was taking his nap, he dreamed about telling more jokes to his friends. When he woke up, he felt fine and ready to play with his friends again. He couldn't wait to tell them his new jokes! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with a porch where she loved to play. One day, her mommy told her to come inside because it was not safe to play outside anymore. But Lily refused to go inside because she wanted to play more. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and the wind was blowing very hard. Lily got scared and wanted to go inside, but the door was locked. She felt sad and lonely, but then she remembered the secret key under the porch. She went outside and found the key, unlocked the door, and went inside to safety. + +From that day on, Lily always listened to her mommy and never refused to go inside when it was not safe to play outside. She knew that her porch was a fun place to play, but sometimes it was better to be safe inside. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo named Joey. Joey was very good at jumping and hopping. But one day, he saw a big rock that looked very difficult to jump over. He thought and thought about how he could jump over it, but he couldn't think of a way. + +The next day, Joey saw a group of other kangaroos. They were all jumping over the same rock! Joey was surprised and happy to see this. He watched them closely and saw how they used their strong legs to jump high over the rock. He thought to himself, "I can do that too!" + +And so, Joey practiced and practiced until he could jump over the rock just like the other kangaroos. From then on, he felt proud and happy to be able to jump over difficult things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his cozy bathrobe after his bath. His mom always allowed him to wear it, even if it was still a little wet. + +One day, Timmy was eager to go outside and play with his friends. But his mom said he had to wait until his hair was dry. Timmy didn't want to wait, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +After a little while, Timmy's hair was dry and he put on his favorite bathrobe. He felt warm and happy inside. As he ran outside to play, he realized that sometimes it's important to be patient and listen to the people who allow us to do things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch the fireworks in the sky. One day, Timmy and his mom went to a big fireworks show. The fireworks were so pretty! They were all different colors and made loud noises. + +Suddenly, Timmy felt very cold. His mom gave him a warm blanket to wear. But Timmy still felt icy. So, his mom decided to take him home. On the way home, they saw some kids playing with sparklers. Timmy wanted to play too, but his mom said no. Sparklers are like fireworks, but they are not safe to play with. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom made him some hot chocolate to warm him up. Timmy was happy to be home and watch the rest of the fireworks from his window. He was glad his mom took care of him and kept him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to pretend he was a superhero. He would put on his cape and fly around the house, saving his stuffed animals from danger. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to buckle his seatbelt in the car. Timmy didn't want to, because he wanted to keep pretending he was a superhero. But his mom explained that even superheroes need to be safe and buckle up. + +Timmy realized his mom was right and he buckled his seatbelt. He felt great knowing he was being responsible and safe, just like a real superhero. From then on, Timmy always made sure to buckle up, even when he was pretending to be a superhero. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. It was winter and everything was covered in snow. Timmy loved to play outside in the bright snow. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him not to go too far from the house. "Okay, Mommy," Timmy said. + +Timmy played outside for a while, but then he saw something bright in the distance. He wanted to go see what it was. + +"Mommy, I'm going to go see what that bright thing is!" Timmy yelled. + +"Okay, but don't go too far!" his mom yelled back. + +Timmy ran towards the bright thing, but it was too far away. He got lost in the snow and couldn't find his way back home. + +When it started to get dark, Timmy got scared. He cried and cried until he fell asleep. The next morning, the snow covered him and he couldn't wake up. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a little brother named Jack. One day, Lily and Jack went to the store with their mommy. Jack wanted a toy car, but mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Jack got upset and started crying. + +Lily tried to make Jack feel better by tickling him. Jack laughed and accidentally bumped his knee on the ground. It hurt a lot, but Lily and mommy helped him up. They decided to go home and put a band-aid on Jack's knee. + +On the way home, they saw a sign that said "Free Toy Cars". Mommy thought it was stupid, but Jack was so happy. They went to get the toy car, but it turned out to be a trap. A bad man took them and asked for money. They didn't have any, so the bad man took the toy car and left them alone. Lily and Jack were scared and sad. They wished they never went to the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs all day long. One day, she went to her room to find her favorite song, but she couldn't find it. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She felt sad because she lost her favorite song. + +The next day, Lily's mom helped her look for the song. They searched high and low, but they still couldn't find it. Finally, they found the song under Lily's bed. Lily was so happy and ready to sing her favorite song again. She sang the song all day long and never lost it again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named John. John liked to tell stories to children. One day, he decided to prepare a story for the kids in his village. He wanted to make sure it was a simple and humble story that everyone could understand. + +John sat under a tree and thought about what story he could tell. He remembered a story his grandmother used to tell him when he was a little boy. It was about a humble ant who worked hard every day. + +John prepared the story and went to the village square. All the children gathered around him and listened to the story of the humble ant. They loved the story and asked John to tell them more. John was happy to see the children smile and promised to come back with more stories. +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 forest. Suddenly, she saw a big shadow on the ground. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, she remembered that her mommy always told her to be brave. So, she took a deep breath and walked towards the shadow. She saw that it was just a big tree with lots of leaves. She felt silly for being scared. + +As she continued her walk, she saw a puzzle on the ground. She loved puzzles and wanted to solve it. But, the puzzle was missing a piece. She looked around and found the missing piece. She solved the puzzle and felt very proud of herself. From then on, she knew that she could be brave and solve any problem that came her way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys, but one day he accidentally broke his favorite truck. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Tim's mom was very helpful. She told him not to worry and took the truck to a man who could fix it. The man had a special power to heal broken toys, and soon Tim's truck was as good as new! + +When Tim got his truck back, he was very happy. He held the handle tightly and played with it all day long. He was so grateful to his mom for being so helpful and making his toy like new again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the pretty sunset. One day, Lily lost her favorite toy and couldn't find it. She searched everywhere, under the bed and in the closet, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily felt sad and started to cry. Her mom saw her and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about her lost toy. Her mom hugged her and said they would search together. + +They looked all around the house and finally found the toy outside in the grass. Lily was so happy and gave her mom a nice big hug. They watched the sunset together and it was a nice end to a happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird. The bird was very sad because it was all alone and didn't have any friends. Every day, it would fly around looking for someone to talk to but nobody was there. + +One day, the little bird saw a big tree and decided to rest on one of its branches. As it was resting, it saw a little bug crawling on the ground. The bird flew down to talk to the bug but the bug was scared and told a lie that it was busy and couldn't talk. + +The little bird felt even more lonely but didn't give up. It kept flying around and looking for someone to talk to. Finally, it saw another bird and flew over to say hello. The other bird was happy to make a new friend and they flew off together into the blue sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing on the swings. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a vendor selling ice cream. + +"Mommy, can we get some ice cream?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's go see what flavors they provide," her mommy said. + +The vendor had many flavors of ice cream, but Lily chose her favorite: chocolate. She sat down on a comfortable bench and enjoyed her ice cream while watching the other kids play. + +"This ice cream is so yummy and the bench is so comfortable," Lily said to her mommy. + +"I'm glad you're enjoying it, sweetie," her mommy said with a smile. + +After they finished their ice cream, Lily and her mommy went back to playing on the swings. It was a fun day at the park thanks to the ice cream vendor and the comfortable bench. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Polly. Polly was very colorful and loved to sing. One day, Polly met another parrot named Pete. Pete was also very colorful and loved to sing. Polly and Pete became friends and sang together often. + +One day, Polly and Pete heard about a singing competition. They both wanted to win the competition because they were very competitive. However, they realized that they could win the competition if they united and sang together. + +Polly said to Pete, "Let's unite and sing together. We can win the competition!" Pete agreed and they practiced singing together every day. On the day of the competition, they sang a beautiful song together and won first place. + +After the competition, Polly and Pete were very happy. They realized that even though they were competitive, they could achieve more if they worked together and united. They continued to sing together and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and eating ice cream. One Wednesday, Timmy's mom had to go to work and he was feeling helpless without her. + +Timmy's mom called him on the phone and said, "Timmy, I have to go to work today. But don't worry, your grandma will come and play with you." Timmy was happy to hear that. + +Later that day, Timmy's grandma came over and brought him a new toy. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, grandma! You're the best!" Timmy and his grandma played together all day and had so much fun. + +When Timmy's mom came home from work, Timmy ran to her and said, "Mom, I had so much fun with grandma today! Can she come over and play with me again?" Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. I'll call her and ask her to come over again soon." Timmy was so happy and went to bed with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She wanted to play on the swings, but her mom insisted that they first take a walk around the park. + +As they walked, Lily saw a big palm tree with lots of coconuts on it. She asked her mom if they could have a coconut, but her mom said they couldn't because they didn't have anything to open it with. + +Lily was confused and asked her mom what "open" meant. Her mom explained that it meant to get inside something that was closed. Lily understood and said, "Oh, I get it now!" They continued their walk and enjoyed the rest of their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cereal in her favorite bowl every morning. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new bowl as a present. Lily was so happy to receive it. + +But then, Lily's little brother came over and accidentally knocked her new bowl onto the floor. Lily was so upset and started to cry. Her mom came over and asked her what happened. Lily told her mom about the broken bowl and how she was fearful that she wouldn't be able to eat her cereal anymore. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix the bowl together." They glued the bowl back together and Lily was able to eat her cereal again. She was so happy and thanked her mom for helping her. From that day on, Lily learned that accidents happen, but it's important to not be afraid and to always try to find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Max was very patient and loved to play with Lily. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They were having fun playing fetch when suddenly Max disappeared! + +Lily looked everywhere for Max but he was nowhere to be found. She was very sad and started to cry. Just then, a kind man approached her and asked what was wrong. Lily told him that her pet dog Max had disappeared. The man promised to help her find Max. + +After a while of searching, they found Max hiding behind a tree. Lily was so happy to see her pet again and thanked the man for his help. Max wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. "I'm so happy you're back, Max!" said Lily. Max barked happily in response. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep a close eye on Max so he wouldn't disappear again. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very heavy because she ate lots of yummy fruits and vegetables. One day, Ellie decided to go on a trip. She walked and walked until she arrived at a beautiful lake. + +There, she met a friendly duck named Ducky. Ducky said, "Hello, Ellie! You are very polite. Would you like to swim in the lake with me?" Ellie replied, "Yes, I would love to swim with you, Ducky!" + +So, Ellie jumped into the lake and they swam together. After a while, Ellie said, "I must go now. Thank you for swimming with me, Ducky!" Ducky replied, "You're welcome, Ellie. I hope you have a safe journey back home." + +Ellie waved goodbye and walked back home. When she arrived, she felt very tired because of her weight. She lay down and slept for a long time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, it was raining and Lily felt miserable because she couldn't go outside to play. + +But then, her mom let her wear her raincoat and boots so she could still play in the puddles. Lily was so happy and she splashed around in the well of water. + +After a while, Lily's friends came over and they all played together in the rain. They laughed and had so much fun that Lily forgot about feeling miserable before. She was glad her mom let her play in the rain and wear her raincoat and boots. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hug her teddy bear every night before going to bed. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk and they saw a big white factory. + +Lily asked her mom, "What is that big white thing?" + +"It's a factory," replied her mom. + +"What do they make in the factory?" asked Lily. + +"They make toys," said her mom. + +"Can we go inside and see the toys?" asked Lily. + +"I don't think so, sweetie," said her mom. "But we can go to the toy store and buy some toys." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She was happy to know that she could get some new toys to hug. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but sometimes it rained. When it rained, Timmy's mom gave him an umbrella to keep him dry. Timmy thought his umbrella was cool because it had pictures of animals on it. + +One day, Timmy was playing outside when it started to rain. He quickly opened his umbrella and held it over his head. But then the wind started to blow and his umbrella turned inside out! Timmy didn't know what to do, but then he remembered that his mom had taught him how to fold his umbrella. + +Timmy folded his umbrella and ran back inside. His mom was proud of him for remembering how to fold his umbrella. Timmy felt happy that he could do it all by himself. From that day on, Timmy knew that even if his umbrella turned inside out, he could always fold it back up again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles and always dreamed of having one. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a motorcycle store. Timmy was so excited and impatient to find the perfect motorcycle. + +Timmy's dad told him to be patient and look around. Timmy searched everywhere, but he couldn't find the motorcycle he wanted. Suddenly, he heard a man talking on the phone. The man said he was selling a motorcycle just like the one Timmy wanted. Timmy was so happy that he ran to the man and asked him about the motorcycle. + +The man said he could sell the motorcycle to Timmy, but it was very expensive. Timmy begged his dad to buy it, but his dad said no. Timmy was very sad and cried all the way home. He never got his dream motorcycle and learned that sometimes we can't always get what we want. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Peter. He loved to eat radishes from the garden. One day, he saw a big and juicy radish. He wanted to eat it so badly that he forgot to ask the gardener if it was okay. + +Peter ate the radish and it made him feel sick. He realized he had spoiled the radish by eating it before it was ready. He felt bad for not asking the gardener and for ruining the radish. + +From then on, Peter learned to ask before taking things and to be patient. He also learned that harmless things, like a radish, can become harmful if not treated with care. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat. The cat liked to sleep all day and play with yarn. One day, the cat saw a switch on the wall. The cat didn't understand what the switch did. So, the cat pawed at the switch until it turned on the lights. The cat was surprised and happy to see everything in the room. From that day on, the cat played with the switch every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his toy boat. One day, he took his boat to the park and sailed it in the pond. The boat went so fast, it was amazing! Timmy loved the speed of his boat in the water. + +As he was sailing, Timmy noticed a group of ducks swimming nearby. The ducks were amazed by the speed of Timmy's boat too! They quacked and followed the boat as it sailed around the pond. Timmy was happy to have new friends to share his adventure with. + +After a while, Timmy's boat started to slow down. It was time to go home and have dinner with his family. Timmy said goodbye to his new duck friends and promised to come back and sail with them again another day. As he walked home, Timmy felt happy and excited about his amazing adventure on the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play outside. He wore a yellow shirt and had a big smile on his face. One day, his mom warned him that it might rain soon. But the boy didn't listen and kept playing. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and the wind started to blow. The boy felt scared and ran back to his mom. She gave him a big hug and said, "I warned you, but it's okay. We'll stay inside and play games instead." + +The boy learned an important lesson that day. He realized that listening to his mom's warnings was important to stay safe and happy. From then on, he always paid attention to what his mom told him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a lizard on the wall. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Lily was excited to see the lizard. + +"Look, Mommy! A lizard!" Lily said. + +"Oh, wow! That's so cool!" Mommy said. + +Lily wanted to catch the lizard, so she ran inside to pack a jar. She came back outside and carefully caught the lizard in the jar. + +"I caught the lizard! I caught the lizard!" Lily said, excitedly. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Let's take a picture with the lizard before we let it go." + +Lily and Mommy took a picture with the lizard and then let it go back into the wild. Lily was happy and excited to have seen a real-life lizard. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little boy named Timmy. Timmy always tripped and fell whenever he tried to run. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played hide-and-seek, and Timmy was "it". He looked for his friends everywhere, but he couldn't find them. + +Just when Timmy was about to give up, he saw a sausage on the ground. He picked it up and smelled it. It smelled delicious! Suddenly, he heard his friends giggling. They had been hiding behind a tree the whole time. Timmy was so happy to find them, and he shared the sausage with his friends. + +From that day on, Timmy always kept his eyes open for things he might find on the ground. He knew that sometimes, the things you find can lead you to something even better! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat sugar. She would eat it every day. But one day, Lily got very cold. She went outside to play, but it was too cold. She needed help. + +Luckily, Lily's big brother saw her and he knew what to do. He ran to her and rescued her from the cold. He took her inside and gave her some warm clothes. Then, he made her a cup of hot chocolate with sugar in it. Lily was so happy and warm. She thanked her brother for rescuing her and giving her some sugar. From that day on, Lily always remembered to wear warm clothes when it was cold outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she was playing with her friend Tommy when something strange happened. Tommy's foot got stuck in a hole! + +Lily ran to get help from her mom. "Mommy, something happened to Tommy's foot. It's stuck!" she said. Her mom came outside and saw Tommy's foot. "Oh no, we need to get it out. Let's try to pull it out gently," she said. + +With some effort, they were able to free Tommy's foot. "Thank you, Lily and her mommy. That was scary," Tommy said. Lily smiled and handed him an orange. "Here, have an orange. It will make you feel better," she said. Tommy took a bite and smiled. "Yum, this is delicious. Thank you, Lily," he said. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the snow. One day, he went on an adventure to find gold. He walked for a long time and finally found a big pile of gold. He was so happy! + +Suddenly, a mean man appeared and said, "That gold is mine! Sit down and give it to me!" Timmy was scared, but he said, "No! This gold is mine! I found it fair and square!" The mean man didn't listen and took the gold away. + +Timmy was sad and cold. He walked back home with icy feet and tears in his eyes. His mom asked him what happened and he told her the story. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You are brave and kind. You will find gold again someday." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they went to the park and Lily saw a funny looking flower. She wanted to pick it but her mom said, "Remember, we don't pick flowers. They need to stay in the ground so they can grow." + +Lily was sad but then she saw a little boy playing with a ball. She went over to him and said, "Hi! Can I play too?" The boy said, "Sure! That sounds like fun!" Lily and the boy played together for a long time and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, Lily told her mom and dad about her new friend and how they played together. Her mom said, "That sounds like a lot of fun! Maybe we can come back to the park and play with your friend again." Lily smiled and said, "I would like that a lot!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around her backyard. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily asked her mommy to teach her how to catch a butterfly. Her mommy showed her how to be gentle and patient. They waited and watched until another butterfly came near. Lily reached out her hand and caught it! She was so happy and proud. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toys when her favorite teddy bear vanished! She looked everywhere but couldn't find him. Lily was frightened and didn't know what to do. But then, her mommy came and helped her look. They found the teddy bear under the bed. Lily was relieved and hugged her teddy bear tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but it was getting cold. Her mom said, "Lily, it's time to put on your coat!" Lily put on her red coat and ran outside to play. + +As she was playing, Lily saw a bird flying in the sky. She said, "Hello, bird! Welcome to my backyard!" The bird flew down and landed on a tree branch. + +Lily watched the bird patiently. Suddenly, the bird flew away. Lily was sad, but she knew the bird would come back to visit her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was not very patient. She always wanted to finish playing with one thing and move on to the next. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a big puzzle to play with. Lily was so excited to start playing with it, but it was very hard. She tried and tried, but she couldn't finish it. + +Lily's mom told her to be patient and keep trying. Lily listened to her mom and kept working on the puzzle. Finally, after a long time, she finished it! Lily was so proud of herself and showed her mom the finished thing. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it takes patience to finish things, but it's always worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to play basketball. Timmy's friend threw the ball and it went into the net. Timmy was so happy! + +The sun began to rise and it became very hot outside. Timmy and his friends got thirsty, so they went inside to get some water. While they were inside, they noticed that the sky was very clear. They could see the clouds and the birds flying high in the sky. + +After they drank their water, they went back outside to play. Timmy's friend threw the ball again, but this time it hit the net and bounced back out. They all laughed and had fun playing together. Timmy was happy to have such good friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games and run around outside. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to have a race. They all lined up at the starting line and waited for someone to say "go!" + +Timmy ran as fast as he could, and he was the first one to cross the finish line! He was so happy that he shouted, "I win! I win!" His friends were happy for him too, and they all gave him high fives. + +After the race, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play on the swings and slide. They had so much fun together, and Timmy felt grateful to have such great friends. From that day on, Timmy knew that winning wasn't the most important thing - it was having fun and being with the people he loved that mattered most. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and her favorite one was a novel about a princess. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new novel. Lily was so happy and she couldn't wait to read it. + +As she started reading, she noticed that the words were blurry. She rubbed her eyes and tried to read again, but it still didn't work. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I can't read this book. The words are too blurry." + +Her mom replied, "Don't worry, sweetie. Let's go to the eye doctor and get your eyes checked." After the eye doctor checked her eyes, Lily got glasses. She put them on and read the novel. She was successful in finishing the book and felt very happy. From that day on, she wore her glasses every time she read a book. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and explore the world around her. One day, she found a small microscope in her dad's room. She was confused about what it was, so she asked her dad. + +"What's this?" Lily asked, pointing to the microscope. + +"It's a microscope," her dad replied. + +Lily shrugged her shoulders, not really understanding. Her dad explained that it was a tool to make tiny things look bigger. Lily was amazed and wanted to try it out. She looked through the microscope and saw a tiny bug crawling on a leaf. She was so happy to have discovered something new! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they had a quarrel because they both wanted to play with the same toy. They were not happy with each other and walked away in different directions. + +Suddenly, a storm came and it started to rain heavily. Timmy and Tommy got scared and ran under a big tree to stay dry. They realized that they should not have fought and should have shared the toy. They apologized to each other and became friends again. + +After the storm passed, they went back to playing together and had a lot of fun. They learned that it's important to be kind to each other and not to fight over things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily saw a stranger sitting on a bench. He had a great big smile on his face. + +Lily felt a little scared of the stranger, but she decided to say hello. The stranger blinked and said hello back. Lily felt better and they started to talk. The stranger told Lily he was a magician and asked if she wanted to see a magic trick. + +Lily was excited and said yes. The stranger made a coin disappear and reappear behind her ear. Lily was amazed and the stranger gave her the coin as a present. Lily felt happy and thanked the stranger. From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of strangers anymore, and she always remembered the great magician who made a coin appear out of nowhere. +Once upon a time, a little bunny named Benny was hopping around in the forest. He saw a tiny bird sitting on a branch. "Hi there, little birdie! Can I join you?" asked Benny. "Sure, hop on over!" chirped the bird. Benny hopped up on the branch and sat next to the bird. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big bear running towards them! "Oh no, we need to run fast!" shouted Benny. The bird said, "Don't worry, I know a secret root that can help us run faster!" They all ran to the secret root and ate it. Then, they ran as fast as they could away from the bear. + +After they were safe, Benny said, "Thank you for helping me, little birdie. I'm glad we joined together to escape the bear!" The bird replied, "Anytime, Benny. Friends always help each other." And from that day on, Benny and the bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear named Brownie. Brownie loved to sing and talk to his friends. One day, he met a little bird named Tweetie. + +"Hello, Tweetie! How are you?" asked Brownie in his big, friendly voice. + +"I'm sad," replied Tweetie in a small, sad voice. "I lost my favorite cup and I can't pour my water." + +Brownie was thoughtful and wanted to help. "Don't worry, Tweetie. I'll help you find your cup," he said. + +Together, they searched high and low until they found the cup in a tree. Tweetie was so happy that she sang a beautiful song and poured herself a big glass of water. Brownie smiled and sang along with her, happy to have helped his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play in the sunshine. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and found a bush full of yummy berries. They were red and juicy and looked so tasty! + +Lily wanted to pick the berries, but they were too high up. So, she leaned on the bush and tried to reach them. But she still couldn't get them. + +Her mommy saw that Lily was having trouble and showed her a flexible stick. Lily used it to gently pull down the branches of the bush and pick the berries. She was so happy and ate them all up. From that day on, she knew how to get the berries whenever she wanted them! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a computer that she loved to play games on. One day, her nosy little brother came into her room and asked if he could play on her computer. At first, Lily didn't want to share, but then she remembered what her mom always said: "Sharing is caring." + +Lily's brother was so happy that he started to believe in magic. He thought the computer was magic because it could do so many things. He played games, listened to music, and even watched movies on it. Lily was happy too because she got to teach her brother how to use the computer. + +From that day on, Lily and her brother shared the computer and played together. They both believed that the computer was a magical machine that brought them closer together. And they both learned that sharing is caring. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy hit the ball so high that it went over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. + +Timmy went to get the ball, and he saw a girl named Sally. Sally was playing with her dolls. Timmy said, "Hi Sally, do you want to play baseball with me and my friends?" + +Sally said, "Yes, I want to play baseball with you, Timmy. But first, we have to get married!" + +Timmy was confused. "What does 'marry' mean?" he asked. + +Sally explained, "Marry means we will be best friends forever and always play together." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, let's get married and play baseball together!" From that day on, Timmy and Sally played baseball together every day, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her toys and nap in the sun. One day, Mittens saw a bird outside and wanted to play with it. She ran outside and tried to catch the bird, but the bird flew away. + +Mittens was sad and went back inside. Her owner, a little girl named Lily, saw that Mittens was sad and asked her what was wrong. Mittens meowed and said, "I wanted to play with the bird, but it flew away." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Mittens. I'll tie a toy to a string and we can play together." Mittens was happy and started to play with the toy. She accidentally knocked over a glass, but Lily wasn't mad. She just cleaned it up and said, "It's okay, Mittens. You're still my friendly cat." + +Mittens purred and snuggled up to Lily, happy to have such a kind owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish who lived in the ocean. The fish liked to swim around and explore. One day, the fish saw a big crab and wanted to say hello. But the crab had big, hard claws and the fish was scared. + +The fish swam away as fast as it could, but it accidentally swam into a group of squishy jellyfish. The jellyfish started to squeeze the fish with their tentacles. The fish was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Just when the fish thought it was all over, a friendly dolphin came to the rescue. The dolphin chased away the jellyfish and helped the fish get back to its home in the ocean. From that day on, the fish knew to be careful around crabs and jellyfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his soft bathrobe after his bath. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a surprise. She bought him a new bathrobe, but it was rough and scratchy. + +Timmy didn't like the new bathrobe and told his mom. "Mommy, this bathrobe is too rough. It hurts my skin," he said. + +His mom replied, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't know it was rough. Let's exchange it for a soft one." + +Timmy learned that it's important to speak up when something doesn't feel right. He was happy when he got his new soft bathrobe and wore it every day after his bath. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she accidentally bumped her head and hurt her eye. Her eye felt troubled and she couldn't see very well. + +Lily's mommy took her to the doctor who said that her eye needed to rest so it could restore itself. Lily had to wear a patch over her eye for a few days so it could heal. + +After a few days, Lily's eye felt much better and she could see clearly again. She was so happy that her eye had restored itself and she could play with her toys without any trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a pupil in a school. One day, Lily's teacher asked her to share her toys with her friends during recess. But Lily refused because she wanted to play with her toys alone. + +Her teacher was patient and explained to her that sharing is important. Lily thought about it and decided to share her toys with her friends. She felt happy and her friends were happy too. From that day on, Lily learned that it's better to share than to refuse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max who was very competitive. They loved to play games together. One day, they decided to play tug-of-war. + +Lily grabbed one end of the rope and Max grabbed the other. They pulled and pulled but no one was winning. Suddenly, Lily's little brother came and wanted to play too. He was too small to pull the rope, but he still wanted to help. + +"Can I help?" asked Lily's little brother. + +"Sure! You can cheer us on," said Max. + +Lily's little brother cheered loudly and it made Lily and Max laugh. They stopped pulling the rope and hugged their little brother. They realized that it doesn't matter who wins or loses, as long as they have fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom made her eat broccoli for dinner. Lily didn't like broccoli, but her mom said it was good for her. Lily said, "Mommy, broccoli is yucky!" Her mom replied, "Just try it, Lily. It's incredible how good it is for you." + +Lily took a bite of the broccoli and said, "Mmm, this is actually pretty good!" Her mom smiled and said, "See, I told you it was good!" After dinner, Lily played with her toys and then it was time for bed. She said to her mom, "Mommy, when does the day end?" Her mom said, "The day ends when the sun goes down and it gets dark outside." + +Lily fell asleep thinking about how incredible the broccoli tasted and when the day would end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with regular wings named Tweety. Tweety liked to fly around and zoom through the sky. One day, Tweety met a friend named Billy. Billy had big wings that could fly faster than Tweety's regular wings. + +Billy said, "Hey Tweety, let's have a race! I bet I can beat you!" + +Tweety said, "Okay, let's race!" + +They both started to fly and zoom through the sky. Billy was winning, but he didn't see a big tree in front of him. Billy crashed into the tree and hurt his wing. + +Tweety flew down to help Billy and said, "I told you we should be careful and not race too fast. Now your wing is hurt." + +Billy learned a lesson that day. He realized that it's important to be safe and not always try to be the fastest. Sometimes, it's better to just enjoy flying with your regular wings. +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 and got in the car. Lily's mommy said, "Are you excited for the trip, Lily?" Lily replied, "Yes! I can't wait to eat yummy snacks." + +They drove for a long time, and finally arrived at a big hotel. Lily's daddy said, "We have to remain in the car while we check in." Lily looked out the window and saw a big swimming pool. She said, "I want to swim in the pool!" Her mommy said, "We will go swimming after we check in and unpack our luggage." + +After they checked in, they went up to their room. Lily saw a big bed and jumped on it. She said, "This bed is so comfy!" Her mommy said, "Let's unpack our luggage and get ready to go swimming." Lily helped her mommy unpack and found some yummy snacks in the bag. She said, "Look mommy, we can eat these by the pool!" They went swimming and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat called a yacht. It was very pretty and had lots of colors. A boy named Timmy loved the yacht and wanted to play on it every day. But his friend, Johnny, was jealous of Timmy because he wanted to play on the yacht too. + +One day, Timmy went to play on the yacht and saw that Johnny was already there. Johnny didn't want to share and pushed Timmy away. Timmy got sad and went home. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and saw that Timmy was sad. He asked Timmy what was wrong and Timmy told him about the yacht and Johnny being jealous. Timmy's dad decided to lift Timmy's spirits by taking him on a different boat ride. They had so much fun that Timmy forgot all about the yacht and Johnny. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play outside, but his mom always told him to wear his mittens so he wouldn't get cold. One day, Benny didn't want to wear his mittens because he thought he was too young to need them. + +As Benny played outside, his hands got very cold and he started to shiver. His mom noticed and brought him inside to warm up. She showed him how to measure his hands to find the right size mittens that would keep him warm. + +Benny learned that even though he was young, he still needed to take care of himself and listen to his mom's advice. From then on, he always wore his mittens when he played outside and never got cold hands again. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and take care of yourself, no matter how young you are. +Once upon a time, there was a big, black bird called a raven. The raven lived in a tree in the forest. One day, a little girl came to the forest to play. She saw the raven and thought it was interesting. + +The raven saw the little girl and flew down to say hello. The little girl was scared at first, but the raven was friendly. The raven and the little girl became friends. + +The little girl would visit the raven every day and bring him food. She cared for the raven and the raven cared for her. They had lots of fun together in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play with her doll. She took her doll everywhere she went, but one day she accidentally left her doll at the park. When she realized her mistake, she went back to the park, but her doll was gone. The little girl felt very lonely without her doll. + +Days passed and the little girl couldn't find her doll. She felt very sad and didn't want to play with anything else. One day, a kind lady found the doll and returned it to the little girl. The little girl was so happy to have her doll back and she hugged it tightly. + +The moral of the story is that we should always take good care of our things and not leave them behind. We should also be thankful to people who help us when we are in trouble. Sometimes, things may turn out well in the end if we are patient and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a big tree with a nest on top. Lily was so curious, she wanted to see what was inside the nest. + +Her mommy picked her up and raised her high in the air so she could see the top of the nest. Lily was so happy to see the baby birds inside. They were so cute! She wanted to touch them, but her mommy said no, because they needed to stay safe and grow big and strong. + +Lily was sad to leave the baby birds, but she knew they would be okay. She thanked her mommy for raising her up so she could see the top of the nest. From that day on, Lily loved going on adventures and seeing new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have picnics with her family in the park. One day, Lily's mom packed a big basket of yummy food for their picnic. But when they arrived at the park, they saw that there was no space left to sit. + +Lily's dad got a little crazy and started to yell at other people for taking all the spots. But Lily's mom reminded him that getting angry wouldn't solve the problem. Instead, they decided to find a new spot to have their picnic. They walked a little further and found a beautiful spot under a tree. + +Lily learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's important to stay calm and find a solution. They had a wonderful picnic and Lily was happy that they didn't give up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially chocolate ones. One day, her mom baked a big batch of pastries and gave one to Lily. She was so happy, she stumbled a little bit. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They saw a homeless man sitting on a bench. Lily's mom was very compassionate and wanted to help him. She gave him some food and a pastry, just like the one Lily had earlier. The man was very grateful and thanked them. + +Lily was happy to see the man smile and feel better. She knew her mom was very kind and compassionate to help him. As they walked away, Lily stumbled again, but this time she didn't mind because she was filled with happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack liked to work in his garden. He had a big rake that he used to clean up the leaves. One day, Jack's friend came to visit him. His friend's name was Tom. Tom wanted to help Jack with his garden. Jack gave Tom the rake and they worked together. Tom was a good helper and the rake was a perfect fit for him. When they finished, Jack asked Tom if he liked working in the garden. Tom nodded his head and said, "Yes, I like it very much." +Once upon a time, there was a big king. He was very hungry and wanted to eat some yummy food. So, he asked his cook to make him a big pizza. The cook made a big pizza with lots of cheese and meat on it. The king was so happy when he saw the pizza that he laughed out loud. + +The king ate the pizza and it was very delicious. He ate so much that he was very full and couldn't eat anymore. Then, he saw a funny clown who made him laugh again. The king was very happy and he thanked the clown for making him laugh. + +After that, the king went to bed and had a good night's sleep. He dreamt of all the yummy food he had eaten and all the funny things that made him laugh. The king woke up the next morning feeling happy and ready for a new day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, her mom told her a story about a princess who lived in a big castle. The princess was very beautiful, but she was also very fearful of the dark. + +Lily listened carefully to the story and then asked her mom to repeat it. Her mom smiled and told the story again. Lily loved hearing stories, especially ones that had happy endings. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and told them about history. He talked about how people used to live a long time ago and how things have changed since then. Lily didn't understand everything, but she liked listening to her dad's voice. + +At bedtime, Lily hugged her teddy bear tightly and thought about the princess in the story. She wasn't afraid of the dark like the princess, but she knew that sometimes it was okay to feel scared. She closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming about castles and princesses. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun and running through the grass. One day, she found an ancient cloth in the dirt. It was very old and had lots of holes in it. + +Lily didn't like the cloth because it was dirty and smelly. She wanted to throw it away, but her mom said they could use it to clean up spills. Lily didn't hate the cloth anymore because it was useful. + +From that day on, Lily learned that even though something might seem old and dirty, it can still be helpful. She was happy to have found the ancient cloth and used it to clean up spills whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had long brown hair that she loved to brush. One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, it's time to organize your toys." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I'll help you." Lily's mom was happy that Lily was willing to help. + +As they were organizing, Lily's hair kept getting in her face. She said, "Mommy, can you braid my hair so it's comfortable?" Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. I'll braid it for you." + +After they finished organizing, Lily's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You're such a good helper." Lily smiled and said, "I love helping you, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to collect shiny rocks. He spent all day searching for them in the forest. One day, he found a beautiful rock that was very hard and shiny. He was so happy that he wanted to show it to his wife. + +When he got home, his wife was very upset because he had been gone all day. She told him that it was more important to spend time with her than to collect rocks. The man realized that his wife was right and he felt sorry for making her sad. + +From that day on, the man spent more time with his wife and less time collecting rocks. He learned that spending time with loved ones is more important than collecting things. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very rich and had a big house with a big freezer. One day, Lily's mom asked her to wash the dishes. + +Lily replied, "I don't want to wash the dishes, Mommy. Can I play instead?" + +"No, Lily. You have to wash the dishes first. Then you can play," said her mom. + +Lily went to the kitchen and saw a lot of dishes in the sink. She started washing them and soon she was done. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I washed the dishes. Can I play now?" + +"Yes, Lily. You can play now," said her mom. + +Lily ran to her room and played with her toys. She forgot all about the freezer and the rich life she had. She was just happy to play and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved cars and dreamed of having his own automobile. One day, his parents surprised him with a new toy car as a gift. Timmy was so happy to receive it and played with it all day long. + +As Timmy was playing with his new toy car, he imagined it was an intelligent car that could talk and drive itself. He pretended to go on adventures with his new automobile and had so much fun! + +Timmy's parents were happy to see him so joyful and promised to take him on a real car ride soon. Timmy couldn't wait to go on a ride in an actual automobile and to see all the intelligent cars on the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who wanted to go camping. She asked her mommy, "Can we go camping, please?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, we can go camping. Let's pack our bags and get ready to go." + +Lily was so excited to go camping, but when they got to the campsite, she became frustrated because she couldn't stand up her tent. Mommy saw that Lily was frustrated and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you stand up the tent." + +With mommy's help, they were able to stand up the tent and had a fun camping trip together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved summer because he could play outside all day long. He loved to run, jump, and play with his friends. But one day, Timmy's mom told him he couldn't go outside and play because it was too hot. Timmy felt sad because he wanted to celebrate summer with his friends. + +Timmy decided to ask his mom if they could go to the pool instead. His mom said yes, but when they got there, Timmy realized he couldn't swim very well. He felt embarrassed and wished he was more fit. His friends were all having fun in the water, but Timmy had to stay in the shallow end. + +Timmy's mom noticed he looked sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her he wanted to be more fit so he could swim like his friends. His mom hugged him and said she was proud of him for trying. They celebrated Timmy's effort by getting ice cream after their swim. Timmy felt happy again and realized that celebrating doesn't always have to be a big party, it can be something small like getting ice cream with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big red car that he loved to drive. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go get some ice cream. Timmy was so happy and said, "Yes please!" + +They drove to the ice cream shop and Timmy got his favorite flavor, chocolate. He was so proud of himself for picking out the best flavor. As they drove home, Timmy's mom asked him if he had a good time. Timmy said, "Yes, I drove my car and got ice cream. I am so proud!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her reindeer toy very much. It was her favorite toy, and she played with it every day. One day, her little brother came and took her toy away. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She told her mom that she wanted her toy back because it was hers, and she owned it. + +Her mom told her that she would talk to her brother and ask him to give it back. But her brother was very stubborn and didn't want to give it back. Lily's mom tried to explain to him that the toy was fragile and could break easily. But he didn't listen and kept playing with it roughly. + +One day, Lily's brother accidentally broke the toy. He felt bad and apologized to Lily. Lily forgave him, but she was still sad because her favorite toy was gone. Her mom told her that they could buy a new one, but Lily said that it wouldn't be the same because it wouldn't be the one she owned. +Once upon a time, there was a big pumpkin in the garden. It was so big that it looked like a giant ball. The pumpkin was very obedient and always stayed in its place. + +One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw the pumpkin. She was amazed by how big it was. She asked the pumpkin, "Can you answer my question?" + +The pumpkin didn't say anything, but the little girl knew that it was listening. She asked, "Will you be my friend?" The pumpkin didn't move, but the little girl felt like it was nodding its head. From that day on, the little girl visited the pumpkin every day and they became best friends. + +As the days went by, the pumpkin started to change color. It went from green to orange. The little girl knew that it was almost time for the pumpkin to be picked. She said to the pumpkin, "I will miss you when you're gone." + +On Halloween night, the little girl's family picked the pumpkin and carved a face into it. The little girl was sad, but she knew that the pumpkin would always be her friend. She put a candle inside the pumpkin and it glowed like a star. The little girl smiled and said, "Goodnight, my dear pumpkin." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a boy named Jack and said, "Hi Jack, do you want to play with us?" Jack said, "No, I don't want to play with you. You are too little and might cause trouble." Lily felt sad and went to sit on a bench. + +Suddenly, Jack came over and started to tease Lily. He said, "You are so little and can't do anything right." Lily felt even sadder and started to cry. Then, Lily's friend Emma came over and asked, "What's wrong Lily?" Lily told Emma what happened and Emma said, "Don't listen to Jack. He's just being mean. You're not too little and you don't cause trouble. You're a good friend." + +Lily felt better and went to play with Emma. Jack saw that Lily was having fun and came over to apologize. He said, "I'm sorry for teasing you. Can I play with you guys?" Lily forgave Jack and they all played together. As the sun started to set, it got dark outside. Lily said, "It's getting dark, I have to go home." Emma and Jack said goodbye and Lily went home feeling happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a journal where she wrote about her day. One day, Lily's mom insisted that she take a nap, but Lily didn't want to. She wanted to play with her toys. + +Lily's mom tried to convince her to rest, but Lily was not calm. She kept jumping and running around. Finally, Lily's mom said, "If you take a nap, we can play outside when you wake up." + +Lily thought about it and decided to take a nap. She wrote about her decision in her journal and felt proud of herself for listening to her mom. When she woke up, she and her mom played outside and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who wanted to make some pancakes for her little girl. She got a pan and put it on the stove. The pan was thin and hot. The mommy poured some batter on the pan and waited for the pancake to cook. The little girl watched as the pancake started to increase in size. It smelled so good! Finally, the pancake was ready and the mommy put it on a plate for the little girl to eat. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved lemons. He had a big tree in his garden that gave him lots of lemons every year. One day, a storm came and struck the old man's tree. It made him very sad because he couldn't get any more lemons. + +The old man went to his neighbor's house and asked, "Can you help me fix my lemon tree?" The neighbor said, "Of course, I will help you." They worked together to fix the tree and soon it started to grow new lemons. + +The old man was so happy that he gave his neighbor some lemons as a thank you. The neighbor said, "These lemons are so delicious!" The old man replied, "I know, I love them too." From that day on, the old man and his neighbor became good friends and they always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a big, noisy dog. He barked all day and all night. The little girl who lived next door tried to ignore the noise, but it was too big and too loud. She couldn't sleep or play or even think. + +One day, the little girl decided to talk to the dog's owner. She said, "Please make your dog stop making so much noise. It's too big for me to ignore." The owner said he would try, but the dog just kept barking. + +The little girl didn't know what to do. She felt sad and frustrated. But then she had an idea. She went to the store and bought some earplugs. Now she could ignore the noise and go back to playing and sleeping and thinking. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, her mommy asked her to help measure the garden. Lily was happy to help, so she got her measuring tape and started to measure the flowers. + +Suddenly, she heard her friend Timmy calling her name. "Lily, come play with me!" Timmy said. Lily wanted to go play, but she knew she had to finish measuring the garden first. "I can't play right now, Timmy," she said. "I have to finish measuring the flowers." + +After she finished measuring, Lily went to play with Timmy. They ran around and played tag. But then Lily noticed that her shoe buckle was broken. "Oh no, my buckle is spoiled!" she said. Timmy helped her fix it, and they continued to play happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Lily fell off the slide and hurt her side. She started to weep and her mommy hugged her tight. + +A nosy squirrel saw what happened and came over to ask if Lily was okay. Lily's mommy explained what happened and the squirrel offered to get some acorns to make her feel better. Lily smiled and said thank you. + +After a while, Lily's side felt better and she and her mommy went home. Lily told her daddy about the squirrel who helped her and he was very proud of her for being brave. From that day on, Lily always looked out for her new friend, the nosy squirrel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to come inside and get dressed for dinner." + +Lily went inside and picked out her favorite dress. It was pink and had flowers on it. She put on her dress and her mom helped her put on her shoes. Lily loved her shoes because they were sparkly and made her feel like a princess. + +After dinner, Lily was feeling tired. She said to her mom, "Mommy, I'm tired. Can I go to bed now?" Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. Let's go brush your teeth and get you ready for bed." Lily put on her pajamas and crawled into bed. She fell asleep right away and had sweet dreams about playing with her friends outside in her pretty dress and sparkly shoes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to build things with blocks and play with puzzles. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big yellow puzzle for her to play with. + +Lily was so excited to put the puzzle together. She worked on it for hours, and finally, she finished it. She was so proud of herself! "Look, Mommy! I did it!" she said. + +But then, Lily's little brother came into the room. He didn't mean to, but he accidentally knocked over the puzzle and all the pieces went flying. Lily was so upset. "My puzzle!" she cried. + +Lily's mom tried to help her put the puzzle back together, but it was too hard. "I'm sorry, sweetie," she said. "We can't fix it." + +Lily was so sad. She had worked so hard on the puzzle, and now it was broken. She didn't want to play with blocks or puzzles anymore. She just wanted to cuddle with her mom and cry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk outside and play with her yellow ball. One day, she went for a walk and saw her friend Max. Max also had a yellow ball. + +"Can we play together?" Lily asked. + +Max said, "I promise we can play together, but first we have to find my lost toy." + +Lily wanted to play with Max, so she helped him look for his toy. They walked around the park, looking under bushes and behind trees. Finally, they found the lost toy and Max was very happy. + +"Thank you for helping me find my toy," Max said. "Now we can play together." + +Lily and Max played with their yellow balls until the sun went down. They had so much fun and promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, her mommy took her to the park to play. The park had swings, slides, and a sandbox. All of these things include lots of fun! + +As Lily played, she saw a spark in the grass. It was a little firefly! She thought it was so pretty and followed it around. The firefly sparkled and shined in the dark. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw a deaf dog barking. She felt scared and didn't know what to do. Her mommy came over and told her not to be afraid. The dog was just trying to say hello. Lily felt better and went back to playing. She had a fun day at the park with her mommy and the sparkly firefly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she found a pretty purple flower in the grass. It was very small, but it was very special to her. She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +Lily loved her purple flower so much that she decided it belonged to her. She brought it inside and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "That's a beautiful flower, Lily. It belongs to you now." Lily was so happy to hear that! + +She put the flower in a vase and kept it in her room. Every day, she would look at it and smile. She loved her purple flower and knew it would always belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the theater with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see a show about a silly clown. Timmy laughed and clapped his hands. + +After the show, they went to get some ice cream. Suddenly, they saw a big, scary man. The man was very angry and he wanted to slap someone. Timmy's mommy and daddy were afraid. They tried to hide, but the man saw them. + +"Give me your money!" the man said. + +Timmy's mommy and daddy were very scared. They gave the man their money. The man took the money and ran away. Timmy was sad. He didn't like the bad man. But he was happy that his mommy and daddy were safe. + +When they got home, Timmy's mommy said, "That man was very bad. He is like a dead flower. He does not make anyone happy." + +Timmy nodded his head. He understood. He was glad that his mommy and daddy were safe. And he was happy that they could go to the theater again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a silver bracelet that she loved very much. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were playing tag and running around. Suddenly, Lily tripped and fell. Her bracelet split into two pieces and fell off her wrist. She looked for it everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad because she lost her incredible silver bracelet. She went home and told her mom what happened. Her mom tried to cheer her up by saying they could buy a new one. But Lily didn't want a new one, she wanted her special bracelet back. + +Days passed and Lily still couldn't find her bracelet. She felt very sad and missed it so much. Then, one day, Lily's mom found the bracelet in the park. She went to give it back to Lily but when she got there, she found out that Lily had gotten very sick and had to go to the hospital. Lily never got to see her incredible silver bracelet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went outside to play in the yard. He saw a little insect crawling on the ground. The insect was very small and had six legs. Timmy thought the insect looked very interesting. + +Timmy decided to pick up the insect and bring it to his mom. His mom was very happy to see the insect and told Timmy that it was a beetle. Timmy was very proud that he found a beetle and he felt happy. + +After playing with the beetle for a while, Timmy started to feel very sleepy. He asked his mom if he could take a nap. His mom said yes and Timmy went to his room to sleep. As he lay in bed, he thought about the beetle and how he raised it up to show his mom. Timmy felt very happy and soon fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They brought a bucket to collect shells. Lily loved finding pretty shells and putting them in the bucket. + +As she was walking along the shore, she saw something strange. It appeared to be a fake crab! Lily was confused. She had never seen a fake crab before. She showed it to her mommy and daddy, and they explained that sometimes people make fake animals to play jokes on others. + +Lily thought it was funny and continued to collect shells. She filled up the bucket with all sorts of beautiful shells. When they got home, she showed her fake crab to her big brother. He laughed and they all had a good time. Lily was happy because she had a new addition to her shell collection and a funny story to tell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pepper on her food. One day, she was eating her dinner and accidentally spilled pepper all over the table. She was embarrassed because her mommy and daddy saw what happened. + +But then, something strange happened. The pepper disappeared! Lily was surprised and asked her parents where it went. They didn't know either. It was like magic! + +After dinner, Lily went to play with her toys. She still couldn't stop thinking about the pepper disappearing. She wondered if it would happen again. But for now, she was just happy that the mess was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One sunny day, she saw a shiny silver coin on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Wow, this is so pretty!" + +Suddenly, a man came up to her and asked, "Do you mind if I take that silver coin from you?" Lily looked at the man and said, "No, it's mine. I found it fair and square." + +The man then said, "Okay, but be careful. That silver coin can get very hot if you hold onto it for too long." Lily looked at the coin and saw that it was indeed getting hot. She quickly put it down and said, "Thank you for telling me. I don't want to get burned." + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. Always be careful with silver, it can be very valuable but also very dangerous." Lily nodded and continued playing in the park, happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the light, chasing butterflies and picking flowers. One day, Lily's dog got sick and started to suffer. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do to help her furry friend. + +She asked her mom for help, but they didn't have any medicine for the dog. Yet, Lily didn't give up. She remembered that her mom had said that fresh air and sunshine can help people and animals feel better. So, she took her dog outside to sit in the light and play in the grass. + +After a while, Lily's dog started to wag its tail and even licked her face. Lily was so happy that her dog was feeling better. From then on, whenever her dog wasn't feeling well, Lily would take it outside to sit in the light and play in the grass. They both loved spending time outside together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a special pocket to keep her favorite toy safe. Lily was so happy and she put her toy in the pocket right away. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toy outside when a big gust of wind blew it away. She was so sad and started to cry. But her mommy told her to stay calm and think of a way to find her toy. Lily remembered the pocket and looked inside. Her toy was there safe and sound! + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we have things that can help us in difficult times, like Lily's pocket. We just need to stay calm and remember to use them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cookies. One day, she wanted to make a special batch of cookies for her mommy's birthday. So, she went to the kitchen and got all the ingredients she needed. She mixed the dough, added some chocolate chips, and then stirred it all together. + +After the cookies were done, Lily wanted to give them to her mommy right away. But, she didn't know how to get them to her mommy. She thought about it for a while and then remembered the mailbox outside her house. She put the cookies in a box and walked outside to put them in the mailbox. + +But, when she got there, she saw a scary spider on the mailbox! She was so scared that she almost dropped the box. But then, she remembered that her mommy always told her to be brave and face her fears. So, she took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and put the box in the mailbox. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to be brave and face our fears to do something nice for someone we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to draw with his pastels. He would draw pictures of his friends and family, and even the trees and flowers in his garden. + +One day, Benny found a mysterious box in the woods. He didn't know what was inside, but he was curious. He brought the box back to his burrow and opened it up. Inside, there was a shiny object that he had never seen before. He questioned what it could be. + +Benny decided to take the shiny object to his friend, the wise old owl. The owl looked at it closely and said it was an unknown object. Benny was excited to have found something so special and couldn't wait to show it to his friends. He went back to his burrow and continued to draw with his pastels, feeling happy and proud of his discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she didn't like to clean up when she was done. One day, her mom asked her to remove all of her toys from the living room. Lily didn't want to do it, but she knew it was the right thing to do. + +As she was picking up her toys, she noticed that some of them were broken. She felt sad because she loved those toys very much. Her mom told her that it was okay and that they could fix them together. They worked together to fix the broken toys and it made Lily feel great. + +Later that day, they went outside to watch a parade. It was a great parade with lots of people marching and playing music. Lily noticed that some of the people had trash on the ground around them. She asked her mom if they could pick it up and put it in the trash can. They did and it made Lily feel great again. + +Lily learned that it's important to clean up after herself and help others. She felt happy knowing that she could make a difference, no matter how small. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful bunny named Coco. Coco lived in a hole underground with his family. One day, Coco's little sister, Lulu, lost her favorite toy. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Coco wanted to help his sister, so he decided to wrap a present for her. He thought maybe it would make her feel better. He went outside and picked some flowers to put in the present. But when he came back, he saw that his other sister, Mimi, had found Lulu's toy. + +Coco was sad that he couldn't help his sister, but he learned an important lesson. Sometimes, even if we want to help, someone else might find a solution first. It's important to be happy for them and keep looking for other ways to be helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very strong and loved to play outside. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go upstairs to get her favorite toy. But Lily didn't want to go upstairs because she was scared of the dark. + +After a while, Lily's mom noticed that Lily was suffering because she really wanted to play with her toy but was too scared to go upstairs. So, her mom decided to go upstairs with her to help her feel better. + +Together, they went upstairs and found the toy. Lily was so happy and felt very proud of herself for being brave with her mom's help. From then on, she wasn't scared of going upstairs anymore and felt even stronger than before. The end. +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 were playing in the park when they heard a loud noise. It was thunder! Timmy got scared and asked his friends, "What is that loud noise?" His friend replied, "It's just thunder, Timmy. It's okay." + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and the wind started to blow really rough. Timmy's friends started to go home, but Timmy didn't want to leave. He was too scared to go home by himself. Timmy's friend saw that he was scared and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll go with you." + +Together, they walked home in the rough wind and rain. When they got home, Timmy's friend said, "You don't have to be scared, Timmy. I'll always be here to go with you when you're scared." Timmy smiled and hugged his friend. He learned that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but it's important to have friends who will go with you and help you feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a shiny rock that glowed in the sun. She picked it up with her hand and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom told her that the rock was special and that it would bring her good luck. Lily was so happy and held onto the rock tightly in her hand. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made some lemonade for them to drink. When Lily took a sip, she made a sour face because it was too tart. Her mom told her to add some sugar to make it sweeter. + +Lily remembered the special rock and thought it might make the lemonade taste better. She put the rock in the pitcher and let it sit for a little while. When they tried the lemonade again, it was the sweetest and best lemonade they had ever tasted! Lily smiled and knew that the special rock had made the lemonade glow with sweetness. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate bird. She had pretty feathers and loved to sing. One day, she found a whistle on the ground. She picked it up and blew into it. It made a loud noise! + +The bird was happy and flew around with the whistle. But then, she saw a cat. The cat wanted to catch the bird! So, the bird closed her eyes and blew the whistle. The loud noise scared the cat away. + +The bird was safe again. She put the whistle down and flew away. She knew she had to be careful, but she was happy to have her whistle to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It had a big wall around it and a guard at the gate. The guard was big and strong, and he wore a shiny armor. He was there to keep the castle safe. + +One day, a little girl came to the castle. She was very curious and wanted to explore the castle. She saw a beautiful flower in the garden and wanted to pick it. But the guard said she couldn't because it would mark the beauty of the garden. + +The little girl was sad, but she understood. She went back home and drew a picture of the beautiful flower instead. She showed it to her mom and dad, and they were very proud of her. The little girl learned that sometimes it's better to just admire the beauty of things and not touch them. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mom told him that they were going to visit his grandma's house. Benny was excited because he loved his grandma's house. + +When they arrived, Benny ran into the living room to play with his toys. But his mom told him that he needed to clean up his toys first. Benny didn't want to clean up, but his mom said that it was important to keep the room tidy. Benny grumbled, but he knew he had to obey his mom's rules. + +Later that day, Benny's grandma came into the room with a big surprise. She had made a special carrot cake just for Benny! Benny was so happy and grateful that his mom had allowed him to have a slice. He savored every bite and thanked his grandma for the delicious treat. From that day on, Benny always made sure to keep his room clean so that he could be allowed to have more yummy treats! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a lovely butterfly flying around. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily said, "I wish I could catch that butterfly, but it's too fast." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Sometimes, we regret not being able to do something, but we can always try again another day." + +Lily nodded and stood up. She decided to wait for the butterfly to come back. She stood very still and waited patiently. After a few minutes, the butterfly came back and landed on her hand. Lily was so happy and she thanked her mom for her advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest, and one day she found a berry bush. She picked some berries and ate them, but they tasted disgusting! + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and turned around to see a big, scary bear. The bear wanted to eat the berries too, but Lily didn't want to share her disgusting berries. + +They had a big argument, but then Lily had an idea. She suggested they both go on an adventure to find some better berries to eat. The bear agreed, and they went on a journey together. + +Eventually, they found a beautiful berry bush with the most delicious berries they had ever tasted. They both ate their fill and became good friends. From that day on, they would often meet in the forest and go on adventures together, always finding the best berries to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved doing puzzles. One day, she found a big puzzle with lots of pieces. She was so excited to start putting it together. But then she saw that there was a dangerous spider on the puzzle box. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy came in and saw the spider. She said, "We need to make a plan to get rid of the spider so you can do your puzzle." They made a plan to catch the spider and put it outside. They worked together and caught the spider safely. + +Lily was so happy that she could do her puzzle now. She put all the pieces together and it looked beautiful. She was proud of herself for finishing it. From that day on, she always made a plan when she had a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her bow and arrow in the park. One day, she went to the park to play, but she forgot her bow at home. She asked her friend, Timmy, if she could borrow his bow. Timmy said, "I'm sorry Lily, my bow is not available today." + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She saw a big tree and thought she could climb it instead. She climbed up the tree and was having fun until she slipped and fell. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. Her mommy and daddy came to see her and asked what happened. Lily told them what happened and her mommy said, "Oh no, we told you not to climb trees without our help." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised not to climb trees without her mommy or daddy. From that day on, she always made sure to bring her bow and arrow with her to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, especially his red race car that could go zoom! zoom! zoom! One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her pour some milk into a cup. Timmy was so excited to help, but he accidentally spilled some milk on the table. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home with a weird looking box. Timmy was curious and asked his dad what was inside. His dad said it was a surprise and that they would find out later. Timmy couldn't wait to see what was inside the box. + +After dinner, Timmy's dad opened the box and inside was a new toy car for Timmy! It was a blue car that could go zoom! zoom! zoom! just like his red race car. Timmy was so happy and thanked his dad for the surprise. He promised to be careful and not pour any milk on his new car. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a pond with bright blue water. Lily wanted to touch the water, but her mom said it was too deep. Suddenly, a duck swam over and shook its feathers. + +Lily said, "Hello, duck! Your feathers are so pretty and bright." + +The duck quacked back, "Thank you, little girl. Would you like to play with me?" + +Lily nodded her head and they played together in the water. They splashed and shook the water all around. Lily was so happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, she found a jar of honey in her backyard. It was so sticky and sweet, she couldn't resist dipping her fingers in it. + +Suddenly, her mom called out to her from the porch. "Lily, come inside for lunch!" Lily quickly ran inside, but she accidentally left the jar of honey outside. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work and saw the jar of honey on the ground. He picked it up and said, "This honey is brilliant! I'm going to attach it to the top of our pancakes for dinner." + +Lily was so happy to hear that her dad loved the honey too. She smiled and said, "I found it in the backyard! It's so yummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing outside. One day, she found a shiny chain on the ground. It was so pretty that she put it around her neck and wore it all day long. + +But as the day went on, Lily started feeling itchy and uncomfortable. It turned out that the chain was filthy and covered in dirt and grime. She took it off and threw it away, feeling much better. + +Later that night, as she was getting ready for bed, Lily remembered the chain and felt sad that she had lost it. But then she realized that it was better to be without a filthy chain than to wear something that made her uncomfortable. She went to sleep happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a carpet in her room that was very soft and cozy. One day, Lily's mom bought a new carpet that looked different from the old one. Lily was happy to have a new carpet in her room. + +Lily loved to play with her toys on the carpet. She had a big ball that she liked to throw up in the air. One day, while she was throwing the ball, it accidentally hit the new carpet and left a mark. Lily felt sad and scared that her mom would be mad at her. + +But Lily's mom wasn't mad at all. She hugged Lily and said accidents happen. Together, they cleaned the mark off the carpet and it looked as good as new. From that day on, Lily was more careful when she played with her toys on the carpet. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Spot loved to lay down at Lily's feet and cuddle with her. + +One day, Lily and Spot went to the park to play. Lily brought her favorite stuff animal with her, a teddy bear named Teddy. Spot wanted to play too, so he ran after Teddy and brought him back to Lily. + +Lily was so happy that Spot was playing with her and her stuff animal. She gave Spot a big hug and told him what a good boy he was. Spot wagged his tail and laid down next to Lily, feeling very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and see the view of the world below. One day, while flying, Blue saw a big tree with a juicy looking fruit. Blue flew down to get a closer view. + +As Blue landed on a branch, the branch split in half and Blue fell to the ground. "Are you okay?" asked a friendly squirrel who had been watching. "I'm okay," said Blue. "I just wanted to get a closer view of that fruit." + +The squirrel climbed up the tree and picked the fruit for Blue. "Here you go," said the squirrel. "Thanks!" said Blue. From then on, Blue made sure to be careful when landing on branches so they wouldn't split again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and put on perfume. One day, Lily found a bottle of perfume on her mom's dresser. She sprayed it all over herself and felt very pretty. But then she accidentally spilled the bottle and it broke. The perfume smelled very strong and made her feel sick. + +Lily's mom was very upset that the perfume was spoiled. She scolded Lily and told her she shouldn't have played with it. Lily felt sad and knew she had made a mistake. She tried to clean up the mess but it was too late. Her mom was so angry that she sent Lily to her room. + +Lily sat in her room and cried. She wished she could go back in time and finish playing with her dolls instead. But now she was stuck in her room, feeling sad and alone. The day had started out so nice, but it had all ended badly because of the spoiled perfume. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a big basket to practice with. Timmy was so happy and said, "I will try my best to be a good basketball player!" + +Timmy practiced every day with his new basket. He would shoot the ball and sometimes he would miss, but he didn't give up. He wanted to be independent and play basketball all by himself. One day, Timmy's friend came over and saw him practicing. Timmy's friend said, "Wow Timmy, you're getting really good at basketball!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, I'm trying my best!" + +Timmy's dad was proud of him too. He saw how hard Timmy was trying to be a good basketball player. One day, Timmy's dad said, "Timmy, you're doing great! Keep practicing and you'll be a star basketball player one day!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks dad, I will try my best!" And from that day on, Timmy kept practicing with his basket, trying his best to become an independent basketball player. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He really wanted to watch a movie with his mom, but she was nervous because it was a scary movie. Timmy kept asking and asking until he finally urged his mom to watch it with him. + +As they watched the movie, Timmy got scared and hid under the blanket. But his mom hugged him and told him it was okay. After the movie, Timmy felt happy that he watched it with his mom. + +From that day on, Timmy loved watching movies with his mom, even if they were a little nervous about it at first. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was walking in the forest. She saw an owl and said, "Hello owl, how are you?" + +The owl replied, "I am patient, waiting for my dinner." + +Lily asked, "What do you eat?" + +"I eat mice," said the owl. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I have some cheese. Would you like to spend time with me and share it?" + +The owl happily agreed and they sat together, enjoying the cheese. They talked about the stars in the sky and how the moon looked like a big circle. When it was time to go, Lily said goodbye to the owl and promised to visit again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry but her fork was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Her mommy saw her sad face and said, "Don't worry, I will provide you with a new fork." + +Lily was happy and her mommy gave her a shiny new fork. But using it was difficult for her because it was bigger than her old fork. Lily tried and tried but couldn't eat her food. + +Her daddy saw her struggling and said, "Let me help you." He cut her food into tiny pieces, making it easier for Lily to eat with her new fork. She was so happy and ate all her food. From that day on, Lily loved her new fork and it wasn't difficult to use anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to imagine she was a princess who lived in a castle. She would wear a sparkly crown and a pretty dress and dance around her room. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to, but her mom said it would be easy if she just picked up one toy at a time and put it in the toy box. + +Lily started to clean up, but then she saw her toy car on its side. She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. She didn't know what to do. Then she imagined that she was a superhero with super strength. She lifted the toy car with ease and put it in the toy box. Her mom was so proud of her for using her imagination and figuring out how to get the job done. She gave Lily a tip for being such a good helper. From then on, Lily always used her imagination to make things easy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved shoes. She had a big collection of pretty shoes, but her favorite were her shiny red ones. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a fancy party. Lily was excited to wear her red shoes, but her mom said they were too dirty. She told Lily to clean them, but Lily didn't want to listen. She was not obedient. + +At the party, Lily saw all the other kids wearing their pretty shoes. She felt sad because she didn't have hers. Suddenly, her mom appeared and showed her the shiny red shoes. Lily was happy and learned that it's important to be obedient and listen to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box. It was very important to her. She liked to keep her toys inside it. One day, she heard a noise coming from the box. It sounded like a little mouse. Lily was scared, so she asked her mommy to help her. + +Mommy opened the box and they found a big spider inside. Lily was so scared that she ran away. But the spider crawled out of the box and followed her. It bit her and she got very sick. The doctor said it was a poisonous spider and Lily had to go to the hospital. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She should always be careful with the things she kept in her box. And she should always listen to her mommy when she hears something strange. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. She had a teddy bear named Teddy and a doll named Dolly. One day, Lily decided to play a game with her toys. She wanted to see who could jump the highest. + +Lily threw Teddy up in the air, but he didn't jump very high. Then she threw Dolly up, but she didn't jump very high either. Lily was getting frustrated because she wanted to see who could jump the highest. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She picked up Teddy and Dolly and held them together. She threw them up in the air and they both jumped really high! But when they landed, something unexpected happened. Teddy's arm snapped off! Lily was sad, but then she had another idea. She took some tape and fixed Teddy's arm. The result was even better than the original! Teddy could jump even higher with his newly fixed arm. From then on, Lily always played with Teddy and Dolly together, and they always had fun jumping and playing. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy had a lot of fur and loved to spend her days napping in the sun. One day, Fluffy's friend Mittens came over to play. Mittens was a bit grumpy and soon they began to quarrel over a toy mouse. + +Fluffy said, "Let's be calm and share the toy mouse!" + +But Mittens was still upset and said, "No! It's mine!" + +Fluffy didn't want to fight, so she decided to take a nap. When she woke up, Mittens had fallen asleep next to her. Fluffy gently took the toy mouse and placed it next to Mittens. When Mittens woke up, she was happy to see the toy mouse and said, "Thank you, Fluffy! You're a good friend." + +From that day on, Fluffy and Mittens learned how to share and play together without quarreling. They spent many happy days together, napping in the sun and playing with their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in her backyard, where she had a sandbox and a swing. One day, while she was digging in the sandbox, she found a little mole. The mole was very small and cute, with soft brown fur. + +Lily cared for the mole and decided to make a little home for it in the sandbox. She put some leaves and grass in the home, so the mole would be comfortable. Lily thought the mole was very attractive, even though it had little paws and a long nose. + +Every day, Lily would visit the mole and bring it some food. She would watch it play in the sandbox and laugh when it dug little holes. Lily loved her little mole friend and was happy to have found it in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to bounce around in the fields, playing with his friends. One day, Benny found a shiny diamond on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends, but they didn't care much about it. + +Benny was stubborn and didn't want to let go of the diamond. He kept it with him all the time, even when he bounced around. But one day, while he was bouncing, he accidentally dropped the diamond and it rolled away. + +Benny was sad and looked for the diamond everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He was about to give up when he saw a glimmer of light in the bushes. He went closer and found the diamond! Benny was so happy and learned that sometimes things we lose can be found again if we don't give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals, so her mommy took her to the zoo. There were lions, tigers, and bears! Oh my! Lily clapped her hands with joy. + +After seeing all the animals, they went to get some ice cream. Lily wanted chocolate, but it was too bitter for her. She made a funny face and said, "yuck!" Then she got strawberry ice cream instead. + +As they left the zoo, Lily waved goodbye to all the animals. She was sad to leave, but she knew she would come back soon. Lily clapped her hands one more time and said, "I love the zoo!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy sitting all alone with a sad face. + +Lily went to the boy and asked, "Why are you sad?" The boy replied, "Nobody wants to play with me." + +Lily said, "I will play with you!" The boy smiled and they played together. + +After a while, some other kids came to the park and saw Lily playing with the boy. They said mean things and told Lily to ignore the boy. But Lily didn't listen and continued to play with the boy. + +In the end, all the kids played together and had fun. Lily learned that it's important to be kind to others and not ignore them just because they are different. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Red. One day, her mom asked her to take a basket of food to her grandma's house. Red was happy to help her mom, so she took the basket and started walking. + +On the way, Red met a wolf. The wolf was very impatient and asked Red where she was going. Red told the wolf that she was going to her grandma's house to bring her some food. The wolf wanted to eat the food, so he asked Red where her grandma lived. + +Red didn't want to tell the wolf where her grandma lived, so she said she didn't know. The wolf got angry and tried to eat Red, but she was very smart and ran away. When Red arrived at her grandma's house, she told her what happened. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful when talking to strangers and always ask for help if you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, wide smile and loved playing with her toys. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played on the swings and the slide, but then Lily saw a big dog. + +The dog was barking and growling, and Lily got scared. She wanted to go home, but her mommy and daddy said they couldn't leave yet because it was only Tuesday and they had to stay at the park for a little while longer. + +Lily was sad and scared, but then she had an idea. She asked her daddy if he could reverse the car and they could go home early. Her daddy smiled and said yes, they could go home early. Lily was happy and her big, wide smile returned. She learned that sometimes, when things are scary or sad, you can find a way to make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow with her red mittens on her hands. One day, Lily went outside to play, but she couldn't find one of her mittens. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked her what was wrong. "I can't find my mitten," Lily said sadly. "I want to play in the snow, but I need both mittens to keep my hands warm." + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "Let's ignore the missing mitten for now and focus on having fun in the snow with the one you have." And so, Lily put on her one mitten and went outside to play in the clear, white snow. She had so much fun that she forgot all about the missing mitten. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a good dog who always followed his owner around. Max's owner was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved Max and Max loved Lily. They were very loyal to each other. + +One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw lots of pretty flowers and trees. Lily admired the flowers and Max sniffed around. They walked and walked until they found a quiet spot by a pond. There, Lily and Max sat and felt the peace of the water. + +As they sat there, Lily hugged Max and said, "I admire you for being such a good dog." Max wagged his tail happily. They stayed by the pond for a while longer, enjoying the peace and each other's company. Then, they went back home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys in his room. One day, Timmy heard a loud noise from outside. He went to the window and saw a big circle in the sky. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he heard his mom calling him from downstairs. She told him that it was just a hot air balloon and that it was okay. Timmy felt better and went back to playing with his toys. But later that day, Timmy's little sister took his favorite toy without asking. Timmy was upset and didn't know how to get it back. + +He remembered what his mom said and decided to talk to his sister. He told her how he felt and asked her to give it back. His sister apologized and gave it back to him. Timmy was happy again and continued playing with his toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals wanted to win. The race was very competitive. The rabbit was the fastest, but he was also very proud. He thought he would win for sure. + +The race began and all the animals ran as fast as they could. But the rabbit was too confident and he stopped to eat a dessert. This made him slow down and the other animals caught up to him. They all ran together towards the finish line. + +When they got there, the animals were very happy. They all clapped and cheered for each other. Even though the rabbit didn't win, he learned that it's not just about being the fastest, but also about being a good sport and having fun with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make things out of paper. One day, she found a big piece of paper and decided to make a special surprise for her mom. + +Lily folded the paper over and over again, making it into a tiny square. She knew her mom would love it because it was so flexible and could fit in her pocket. + +Lily was so excited to give her mom the surprise, but she knew she had to wait until her mom came home from work. When her mom finally arrived, Lily ran up to her and gave her the folded paper. + +To Lily's surprise, her mom opened the paper and found a little note that said "I love you". Her mom was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt like she had won a victory because her mom was so proud of her. + +From that day on, Lily loved to fold paper and make surprises for her family and friends. She knew that even the smallest things could bring the biggest joys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with blocks and create big structures. One day, she was playing with her blocks when her friend Jack came to play. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" Jack asked. + +"I'm building a big castle," Lily replied. + +"That sounds like fun, can I help?" Jack asked. + +"Sure!" Lily said happily. + +Together, they created a big structure with towers and walls. But as they were finishing up, a big storm came and it became very gloomy outside. + +"Oh no, the storm is coming!" Jack said. + +"Don't worry, we can hide in our castle," Lily said. + +So they crawled inside their structure and waited out the storm. When it was over, they came out and saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +"Wow, look at that!" Jack exclaimed. + +"I know, we created something amazing," Lily said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Timmy. Timmy was red and had big claws. He lived in a big ocean with lots of other crabs. One day, Timmy went on a walk and saw a big noisy machine. The machine was making lots of noise and Timmy got scared. He ran back to his home and hid in his shell. + +Later that day, Timmy went to play with his crab friends. They played tag and hide-and-seek. Timmy was having lots of fun until he felt something strange. The sun was getting hotter and hotter, and Timmy started to melt! He didn't know what to do, so he ran back to his shell and waited for the sun to go away. + +When the sun went down, Timmy came out of his shell and saw that he was back to normal. He was so happy that he jumped up and down. From that day on, Timmy made sure to stay away from the hot sun and noisy machines. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but she couldn't decide what to do. She thought about playing with her doll, jumping rope, or riding her bike. After thinking for a while, she decided to play with her doll. + +Lily played with her doll for a long time, but then she got bored. She wanted to do something else, but she didn't know what. Suddenly, she had an idea! She could jump rope! She grabbed her jump rope and started jumping. It was so much fun! + +After jumping for a while, Lily was tired. She sat down and looked at her doll. She was happy she decided to play with it first. The result was that she had a great day playing outside. She felt powerful and proud of herself for having so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rose who was very charming. One day, Lily and Rose went to play in the park. It was very hot outside, so they decided to sit under a tree. Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily said, "Oh no! We need to cover ourselves." Rose found a big leaf and they both sat under it to stay dry. They giggled and played until the rain stopped. From that day on, Lily knew that her charming sister was always there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun. Bun loved to hop around the forest and eat carrots. One day, while hopping around, Bun discovered a big hole in the ground. Curious, Bun hopped closer to see what was inside. + +Bun saw a tiny root sticking out of the hole. It was so tight in the ground that Bun couldn't pull it out. Bun decided to ask for help from his animal friends. + +The friends all tried to pull the root out, but it was still too tight. Then, a wise old owl suggested they all work together. They all pulled and pulled until finally, the root came loose! Bun was so happy to have discovered something new and to have made new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play jokes on her friends. One day, Ellie told her friend monkey that there was water in the tree. Monkey climbed up the tree to find the water, but there was no water. Ellie laughed and said it was just a joke. Monkey was not happy with Ellie. + +Ellie felt bad and wanted to make it up to monkey. She went to the river and filled a big bucket of water. Ellie brought the water to monkey and said, "I'm sorry, here's some water for you." Monkey forgave Ellie and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to school. She loved school, but today was different. Her teacher, Mrs. Brown, was giving a lecture about tidiness. Lily didn't like lectures, but she tried to listen. + +After the lecture, Mrs. Brown asked the class to tidy up their desks. Lily started to clean up, but the boy next to her, Jack, was being messy. Lily asked him nicely to yield and clean up his desk, but he ignored her. + +Lily felt upset and didn't know what to do. She wanted to tell Mrs. Brown, but she didn't want to be a tattletale. Finally, Lily decided to lead by example and tidy up even more. Jack saw how tidy Lily's desk was and felt embarrassed. He apologized and started to clean up too. + +In the end, Lily felt proud of herself for being tidy and for helping Jack. She learned that sometimes it's better to yield and lead by example instead of causing more conflict. +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 with her favorite copper-colored crayon. + +Lily's mom came into the room and said, "Lily, it's time to close your coloring book and get ready for bed." + +Lily replied, "But Mom, I'm not finished yet. I want to be creative and draw more pictures." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily. You can draw a little more, but then it's time to close your book and go to sleep." + +Lily was happy and continued to draw until her eyes started to close. She put her crayons away and went to bed, dreaming of all the creative things she could draw tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved going to his classroom. His teacher, Miss Sarah, had a big and hairy dog named Max. Timmy loved playing with Max during break time. + +One day, Miss Sarah told Timmy that they were going to have a special visitor in their classroom. Timmy was excited and wondered who it could be. He asked Miss Sarah if it was Max's friend, the cat. But Miss Sarah just smiled and said, "Wait and see." + +The next day, Timmy arrived at the classroom and saw a big cage with a blanket over it. Miss Sarah asked Timmy to hold Max's leash while she uncovered the cage. Timmy was scared and excited at the same time. When the blanket was removed, there was a big, hairy tarantula inside! Timmy was surprised and a little bit scared, but he held Max's leash tightly and watched as Miss Sarah took the tarantula out of the cage. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes surprises can be scary, but it's important to hold on tight and be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tight grip on her favorite teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles, as she slept soundly in her bed. Suddenly, her mom walked in and gently woke her up. + +"Good morning, sweetie," said her mom. "What's your opinion on pancakes for breakfast?" + +Lily rubbed her eyes and thought for a moment. "I love pancakes!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and headed to the kitchen to make pancakes for breakfast. Lily got out of bed and hugged Mr. Snuggles tightly as she followed her mom to the kitchen. + +As they ate their pancakes, Lily asked her mom, "Can we have pancakes every day?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Well, that's your opinion. But we can have pancakes for breakfast sometimes." + +Lily grinned and finished her pancakes, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her toys. One day, she saw a poppy flower in the grass. It was so pretty and colorful! She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so good! + +But then, Lily heard a scary noise. She looked around and saw a big dog. It barked at her and she got scared. She ran back to her house and told her mom about the dog. Her mom asked her a question: "Did the dog hurt you?" Lily said no, but she was still scared. Her mom hugged her and told her everything was okay. + +From then on, Lily was careful when she played outside. She still picked pretty flowers like the poppy, but she always looked out for any scary dogs. And whenever she was scared, she knew she could ask her mom for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains, so his mommy took him to the train station. At the station, Timmy saw a man with a bald head. The man smiled at Timmy and Timmy smiled back. + +Timmy and his mommy walked around the station looking at all the trains. Timmy had to choose which train he wanted to ride on. He saw a big red train and a small blue train. Timmy thought and thought, and finally he chose the small blue train. + +Timmy and his mommy got on the small blue train and it chugged away down the track. Timmy was so happy he chose the right train. He looked out the window and saw the man with the bald head waving goodbye. Timmy waved back and smiled. He knew it was going to be a great train ride. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big, smelly dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Max saw a button on the ground and wanted to pick it up. + +"Lay down, Max!" said Lily. Max laid down and Lily picked up the button. "What are you going to do with that button?" asked Max. "I don't know yet," said Lily. "Maybe I can use it to decorate my shirt." + +Max wagged his tail and said, "That's a great idea! Let's go home and decorate your shirt with the button!" So, Lily and Max went home and decorated her shirt with the button. They were both very happy with how it turned out. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big slide and Lily felt very enthusiastic to try it. + +Lily climbed up the ladder and tried to slide down, but she got scared and stopped. Her friend, Timmy, said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll go first and show you how to do it." + +Timmy slid down the slide and shouted, "It's so much fun, come on Lily!" Lily felt brave and tried to slide down again, but this time she fell and got hurt. + +Her mom came and took her to the hospital. Lily learned that it's important to be careful and not try things that are too scary. The moral of the story is that it's okay to be enthusiastic and try new things, but always be careful and listen to your instincts. +Once upon a time, there was a lady. She was very famous. One day, she went to the beach. She wanted to swim in the sea. The water was cool and blue. She felt happy and free. She swam and swam until the sun went down. Then, she went home and slept soundly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her dad in the big lake near their house. One day, they woke up early and went to the lake. Lily was so excited to catch a big fish. + +They sat in their boat and waited patiently. Suddenly, Lily felt something tugging on her line. She acted quickly and started reeling in her catch. It was a big, cold fish! She was so happy and proud of herself. + +Later that day, they cooked the fish for dinner. It was delicious! Lily couldn't wait to go fishing again and catch another big, cold fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and lettuce for his meal. One day, Benny's mom made him a big carrot soup for his meal, but Benny didn't want to eat it. He whispered to his mom that he didn't like the soup, but his mom told him to try it because it's good for him. + +Benny was anxious about trying the soup, but he took a small sip. To his surprise, the soup was delicious! Benny learned that sometimes things that seem scary or different can actually be good for you. From that day on, Benny tried new foods and never whispered his dislikes without giving them a chance first. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect acorns. He would run around the forest, searching for the shiniest acorns he could find. One day, Nutty found a dull acorn. He didn't like it very much, but he decided to keep it anyway. + +Nutty's friend, a wise old owl named Hoot, saw the dull acorn and recommended that Nutty should throw it away. But Nutty didn't listen. He kept the dull acorn and even showed it off to his other animal friends. + +Days passed and Nutty began to feel sick. He didn't know what was wrong with him. It turned out that the dull acorn was poisonous and it made Nutty very ill. Sadly, Nutty didn't recover from the poison and he passed away. From that day on, all of Nutty's friends remembered to always listen to Hoot's recommendations and to never keep dull acorns. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a kitten named Mittens. They loved to play together with a ball of yarn. Mittens would chase the yarn and Lily would giggle. + +One day, Lily accidentally pulled the yarn too hard and it all unraveled. She started to weep because she thought she ruined their game. + +Mittens saw Lily crying and knew she had to do something to make her feel better. She brought over an adorable toy mouse and meowed, "Here Lily, play with this instead!" + +Lily smiled and hugged Mittens. "Thank you Mittens, you're the best friend ever!" she said. They continued to play together, with the toy mouse instead of the yarn. +Yesterday, a rich man went for a walk in the park. He saw a little girl playing with her toys. The man was happy and wanted to discuss with her. They talked about the toys and the weather. The little girl was happy to meet the rich man. They played together for a while. The man gave the girl some money to buy more toys. The little girl was very happy and said goodbye to the rich man. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went outside to play. It was raining and everything was wet. Timmy loved to jump in puddles and feel the water splash all around him. He measured how deep the puddles were with his feet. + +When Timmy went back inside, he wanted to draw a picture of the rain. He asked his mom for paper and she printed some for him. Timmy drew a picture of the rain and the wet ground. He was very proud of his picture and showed it to his mom. She told him it was beautiful and put it on the fridge for everyone to see. Timmy was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a bright town with her mom and dad. One day, Lily was very tired and wanted to sleep. She said to her mom, "Mommy, I want to sleep now." Her mom replied, "Okay, Lily. Go to your room and sleep." + +Lily went to her room and lay down on her bed. She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. While she was sleeping, she dreamed of a big party in the bright town. She saw all her friends and they were having lots of fun. + +When Lily woke up, she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I had a dream about a big party in our town. Can we go to a party today?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go to the park and have a picnic. It will be like a party!" Lily was very happy and they went to the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peppers because they were crunchy and colorful. One day, Lily's mom made her a salad with peppers in it. Lily took a big bite and made a sour face. "This pepper is sour!" she said to her mom. + +Her mom laughed and said, "I admire your bravery for trying something new, Lily. Maybe we can try a different kind of pepper next time." + +Lily thought about it and decided she wanted to try a red pepper instead. Her mom sliced it up and put it in her salad. Lily took a bite and smiled. "This pepper is sweet!" she said to her mom. + +Lily and her mom enjoyed their salads together and talked about all the different kinds of peppers they could try. From that day on, Lily always wanted peppers in her salads and loved trying new kinds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special toy box where she kept all her toys. One day, Lily went to play with her toys, but the toy box was locked! She searched all over the house for the key, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily was very clever, so she decided to look for the key outside. She searched in the garden, under the bushes, and even in the flower pots. Finally, she found the key hidden in the grass. + +Lily was so happy that she unlocked the toy box and played with all her toys. From that day on, she was very careful not to lose the key again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown bunny. The bunny lived in a hole underground. One day, the bunny met a little bird. The bird said, "Hello, little bunny! Would you like to come to my nest and play with me?" The bunny said, "Yes, I would like that very much!" + +The bird invited the bunny to her nest. They played together and had lots of fun. The bunny said, "Thank you for inviting me to your nest, little bird. I had a great time!" The bird said, "You're welcome, little bunny. I'm happy you came to play with me." + +After they played for a while, the bunny said, "It's getting late. I should go back to my hole underground." The bird said, "Okay, little bunny. I hope we can play together again soon!" The bunny said, "Me too, little bird. Goodbye!" And with that, the bunny hopped back to his hole underground. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to give hugs to all his friends. One day, Teddy saw a new friend, a little bunny named Benny. Teddy wanted to give Benny a hug, but Benny was scared. Benny didn't know Teddy yet. So, Teddy asked Benny if he would accept a hug. Benny thought for a moment and then said yes. Teddy gave Benny a big, tight hug. From that day on, Benny and Teddy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat had a sail that made it go fast in the water. The boat had many colors and looked very pretty. A little boy was on the boat with his mom and dad. The boy was hungry and wanted to eat. His mom gave him a snack to eat. The boy was happy and ate his snack while watching the boat sail in the water. The boat looked like it was wearing fashionable clothes with its colorful sail. The boy loved being on the boat and watching the water go by. +Once upon a time, there was a big house on a hill. The house was very old and needed a lot of fixing up. A painter came to the house to make it look good again. The painter had a big bag of paint and brushes. He worked hard all day long and when he was done, the house looked good as new. + +But there was a secret in the house that nobody knew about. The painter knew about the secret and he wanted to reveal it to everyone. He left a clue in the paint on the front door. The clue was a picture of a key. + +Days went by and nobody noticed the clue. But one day, a little girl came to the house to play. She saw the clue and knew what it meant. She found the key and opened the door. Inside, she found a treasure chest full of gold and jewels. The painter had revealed the secret to her and she was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and make lots of noise. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to help her pour some milk into his cup. Timmy was excited to help, so he said "Yes, please!" + +As they were pouring the milk, Timmy accidentally spilled some on the post-it notes his mom was using to write a grocery list. "Oops, sorry Mommy!" Timmy said. His mom just smiled and said it was okay. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister came over to play. She was being very noisy and wouldn't stop talking. Timmy said, "Can you please be quiet? I'm trying to play with my toys." His sister apologized and they continued to play together quietly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big city. The city was very dull, and nobody was happy. One day, a kind person came to the city and decided to set up a big party. They invited everyone in the city to come and join the fun. + +At the party, there was music and dancing. People were laughing and having a good time. The kind person had set up lots of games and activities for everyone to enjoy. + +As the day went on, the city became brighter and happier. The people started to smile and laugh more. They realized that they didn't have to be dull all the time. They could have fun and be happy too. And so, the kind person had set something in motion that would change the city forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dinosaurs and had a toy dinosaur that was very smooth. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her dinosaur toy. She met a boy named Max who also loved dinosaurs. + +Max said, "I have a bigger dinosaur toy at home, but it's not as smooth as yours." + +Lily replied, "I like my dinosaur toy because it's smooth and easy to play with." + +Max wanted to play with Lily's dinosaur toy, but Lily didn't want to share. Max said, "It's not nice to not share. You should surrender and let me play with it too." + +Lily thought about it and realized that Max was right. She surrendered her toy dinosaur to Max and they played together happily. Lily learned that sharing is important and makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack was a careful sailor who loved to sail his boat in the sea. One day, he met a little girl named Lily who wanted to sail with him. Jack was happy to have a friend to sail with, so he took her on his boat. + +While they were sailing, Lily accidentally broke Jack's favorite sail. Jack got very angry and shouted at Lily. Lily felt very sad and said, "I'm sorry, Jack. Please forgive me." But Jack was still angry and didn't forgive her. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and the boat started to sink. Jack tried to save Lily but it was too late. They both drowned in the sea. If only Jack had forgiven Lily, they could have worked together to save themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to raise her arms up high so she could put on her shirt. Lily happily did as she was told. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom made a salad for dinner. They put lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a big bowl. Lily loved the colorful vegetables and couldn't wait to eat the salad. + +As they ate, Lily's dad told a scary story about a big, fearful monster. Lily didn't like the story and felt afraid. But her mom hugged her and said, "Don't be fearful, Lily. We are here with you and will always protect you." Lily felt better and finished her delicious salad. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max who lived in the jungle. Max loved to play jokes on his friends. He thought it was funny to throw bananas at them and make them slip and fall. But his friends didn't think it was funny. They were tired of Max's jokes. + +One day, Max fell into a filthy mud puddle while trying to play a joke on his friend. He was so dirty that no one wanted to be near him. Max realized that his jokes were not funny anymore. He felt sad and alone. + +Max decided to apologize to his friends and promised to never play mean jokes again. His friends forgave him and they all played together happily in the jungle. Max learned that it's not funny to make others feel bad and that being kind is always the best choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little froggy called Jump. Jump loved to hop around and play with pebbles near the pond. One day, Jump found a shiny pebble and was very happy. But then, a big bird came and snatched Jump away. Jump was so scared and miserable. The bird dropped Jump on a hard rock and Jump hurt his leg. Jump couldn't jump anymore and felt even more miserable. Sadly, Jump never found his way back to the pond and never played with pebbles again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily found a mysterious box in her room. She didn't know where it came from or what was inside. + +Lily tried to open the box, but the knob was stuck. She asked her mommy and daddy for help, but they couldn't open it either. They all shrugged their shoulders and decided to take the box to a special store to see if someone could open it. + +At the store, a nice man was able to open the box. Inside, they found a beautiful necklace with a shiny diamond. Lily was so happy and thanked the man for his help. From that day on, Lily wore the necklace every day and it made her feel very special. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pasta, especially spaghetti with tomato sauce. One day, Timmy's mom made him a big bowl of spaghetti, but Timmy accidentally spilled it all over the floor. The spaghetti was now filthy and covered in dirt. + +Timmy's mom was upset, but Timmy wanted to fix it. He grabbed a sack and carefully put all the dirty spaghetti inside. Then, he took the sack outside and shook it until all the dirt fell out. Timmy's mom was so proud of him for being so helpful and clever. + +From that day on, Timmy was known as the spaghetti saver. Whenever someone spilled their pasta, Timmy would come to the rescue with his trusty sack. And everyone was happy because they could still enjoy their delicious pasta without it being filthy. +Once upon a time, there was a family. The family went to a fair. They saw many things at the fair. They saw rides and games. They saw candy and toys. They even saw a clown! + +The family walked around the fair. They ate cotton candy and popcorn. They played games and won prizes. But the best part of the fair was when they stopped to gaze at the fireworks. The colors were so bright and pretty. + +The family had a great time at the fair. They went home tired but happy. They talked about all the fun things they saw and did. And they couldn't wait to go back to the fair next year! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily accidentally cut Mr. Snuggles with her scissors while trying to give him a haircut. Mr. Snuggles was sad and Lily was upset. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and said, "Oh no, Mr. Snuggles is spoiled now. Let's try to fix him." Lily and her mom got some tape and tried to fix the cut on Mr. Snuggles. But it didn't work. + +Lily's dad came home and saw that Mr. Snuggles was still sad. He said, "Let's rub some love into Mr. Snuggles to make him feel better." So, they all hugged Mr. Snuggles and rubbed him with love. Mr. Snuggles felt much better and Lily was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries, especially the red ones. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She brought a basket of strawberries with her. + +When she got to the park, her friends saw the basket of strawberries and asked if they could have some. Lily said yes, but only if they played with her. They all agreed and started playing together. + +After a while, Lily noticed that one of her friends was frowning. She asked her what was wrong. Her friend said that she wanted a blue strawberry. Lily didn't know what a blue strawberry was, but she wanted to help her friend. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find any blue strawberries. + +Finally, Lily's friend said that it was okay, and they all shared the red strawberries happily. From that day on, Lily and her friends always brought strawberries to the park to share and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the kitchen while her mommy cooked. One day, Lily saw a dish on the counter and decided to help her mommy by washing it. She grabbed a sponge and started to scrub the dish with soap and water until it was dry. + +Lily was very happy with herself and wanted to show her mommy how clean the dish was. So, she put the dish on the windowsill where it could glow in the sun. But then, something terrible happened. A gust of wind blew the dish off the windowsill and it shattered into a million pieces. + +Lily was very sad and her mommy told her that accidents happen, but it's important to be careful. The moral of the story is that sometimes things can break even if we try our best to take care of them, but we should still try to be careful and not give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the rain. One day, he heard a loud noise. It was thunder! Timmy felt scared and troubled. He ran inside to find his mom. + +Mom hugged Timmy and told him not to worry. She said thunder was just a loud noise that happens during a storm. Timmy felt better but still wanted to play outside. Mom said it was okay as long as he stayed close to the house. + +Timmy went outside and started to play. Then, he saw something strange. His favorite toy, a plastic car, was melting in the sun! Timmy was sad because he loved that car. Mom explained that sometimes things melt when they get too hot. Timmy understood and went inside to find a new toy to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she decided to hide behind a big pink flower. She peeked out to see if her friends were coming, but instead she saw a big anchor on the ground. + +Lily was curious and went to touch the anchor. Suddenly, she heard a voice from behind her. It was a grumpy old man who owned the anchor. He yelled at her and told her to go away. Lily was scared and ran away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the park. They saw the same grumpy old man sitting on a bench. Lily's mom said hello, but the man just grumbled. Suddenly, the anchor fell on the man's foot and he screamed in pain. Lily felt bad for the man, but she knew she shouldn't have gone near the anchor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings. One day, she saw a lady sitting on a bench. The lady looked very eager to talk to her. + +"Hello little girl, what's your name?" asked the lady. + +"My name is Lily," replied the little girl. + +The lady leaned in and said, "I have a surprise for you. Look behind the bench." + +Lily looked behind the bench and saw a big bag of candy. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, kind lady!" + +From that day on, Lily and the lady became good friends and would often meet at the park to play and eat candy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very bored because it was raining outside and she couldn't go play. She picked up the telephone and called her friend, but her friend didn't answer. Lily felt sad. + +Suddenly, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Lily was so happy! She ran outside and saw all the flowers springing up from the ground. She picked some flowers and brought them home to her mom. + +Lily's mom was so proud of her for being so thoughtful. They put the flowers in a vase and looked at them together. Lily felt happy again and forgot all about being bored. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duckling. He loved to play in the river with his friends. One day, he got lost and couldn't find his way back home. He felt helpless and scared. + +Suddenly, a kind lady saw the little duckling and decided to help him. She took him home and gave him food and water. The little duckling was happy and grateful. + +But the lady's cat was not happy. He wanted to play with the little duckling and tried to spoil his fun. But the lady caught the cat and told him to be nice to the little duckling. + +From that day on, the little duckling lived happily with the lady and her cat. He still loved to play in the river with his friends, but he knew that he had a safe and warm home to return to. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was going on a journey to his grandma's house. He packed his bag with his favorite toys and some snacks. His mommy and daddy said goodbye and told him to be polite to his grandma. + +Timmy walked and walked, but he got lost. He began to worry because it was getting dark and he didn't know how to get to his grandma's house. He saw a stranger and asked for help, but the stranger was not polite and scared Timmy. + +Timmy was sad and scared. He didn't know what to do. He sat down and cried. Suddenly, he saw his mommy and daddy. They had been looking for him all day. They hugged him and took him home. Timmy never forgot the journey, but he never wanted to go on a journey alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to watch videos on his tablet. One day, Timmy's tablet stopped working. He was very sad because he couldn't watch his favorite videos anymore. + +Timmy's dad saw how serious he was about not having his tablet. He decided to take Timmy to the store to buy a new one. Timmy was so excited! He couldn't wait to get home and watch his videos again. + +When they got home, Timmy turned on his new tablet and started watching his videos. He was so happy that he started to zoom around the room with excitement. From that day on, Timmy made sure to take good care of his tablet so it wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He was very thirsty and wanted to drink some juice. But, his mommy told him that there was no juice available in the house. + +Timmy started to cry, "I want juice, mommy. Please give me some juice." + +His mommy replied, "I'm sorry, Timmy. We don't have any juice. But, we have some water. Would you like to drink some water?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Okay, mommy. I will drink water." And he drank the water happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She would twirl and spin around her room every day. One day, she saw a real dancer on TV and wondered if she could be as good as her. + +Lily's mom noticed how much she loved to dance and signed her up for a dance class. Lily was so excited to go and meet the other dancers. When she got to class, she saw a girl who was the best dancer in the class. Lily wanted to be as good as her, but she was too shy to talk to her. + +After a few weeks of practicing, it was time for the big recital. Lily was nervous, but she remembered what her mom always told her - to be honest and do her best. When it was her turn to dance, she did her best and was surprised when the other dancers clapped for her. She realized that being a good dancer wasn't about being the best, but about being honest and doing her best. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max lived in a big house with his family. One day, Max got separated from his family and he felt very uncomfortable. He didn't know where to go or what to do. + +Max walked and walked until he saw a little girl named Lily. Lily saw Max and said, "Oh, hello little mouse. Are you lost?" Max nodded his head and said, "Yes, I am separated from my family and I feel uncomfortable." + +Lily felt bad for Max and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your family." So, Lily and Max went on an adventure to find Max's family. They looked under the couch, behind the curtains, and in the kitchen. Finally, they found Max's family and Max was so happy to be reunited with them. He thanked Lily for helping him and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hopper. Hopper was always jumping and hopping around, never staying still. He was very restless. One night, he looked up at the sky and saw a bright star. The star was shining so brightly that Hopper wanted to reach it. + +Hopper hopped and hopped, but he couldn't reach the star. He became very sad and tired. He realized that sometimes it's okay to rest and take a break. Hopper learned that it's important to be patient and not give up on your dreams, but also to take care of yourself and rest when needed. + +From that day on, Hopper would hop and play, but also take breaks when he needed to. And he never forgot about the star, but he knew that one day he would reach it, with patience and determination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a folder to keep her drawings in. Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, this folder is so creative! I can draw so many pictures in it!" + +Later that day, Lily's friends came over to play. They decided to play dress-up and Lily showed them her new folder. Her friend, Sarah, said, "Wow, Lily! Your folder is so pretty and creative!" Lily replied, "Thank you! I love it too!" + +After they were done playing dress-up, Lily grabbed her folder and started drawing pictures of all the costumes they wore. She was so happy to have a special place to keep all her drawings in. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals, especially dogs. He had a regular routine of waking up, eating breakfast and going to the park to play with his furry friends. + +One day, as Timmy was playing with his dog, a big animal came out from the bushes. It was a bear! Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. But his dog was brave and barked loudly at the bear, scaring it away. + +From that day on, Timmy was even more grateful for his animal friends, especially his brave dog who protected him from scary animals. +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 valley with her mommy. They saw lots of pretty flowers and birds. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a naughty puppy running around. "Mommy, look at the puppy! He's so naughty!" she said. The puppy ran up to Lily and started to lick her face. "Aww, he's not so naughty after all," Lily said with a giggle. + +But then, the puppy started to tug on Lily's shoelaces. "Oh no, my shoes!" Lily cried. Her mommy helped her tie her shoes again. "Thank you, mommy," Lily said with a smile. They continued their walk in the valley, enjoying the sunshine and the pretty scenery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an amazing dress made of soft cloth. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, a boy came and stole her dress. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her friend asked, "Why are you crying, Lily?" + +"Someone stole my amazing dress made of soft cloth," Lily replied. + +Her friend said, "Don't worry, we will help you find it." + +Together, they searched the park and found the boy who stole the dress. Lily's friend told the boy, "You shouldn't steal things that don't belong to you." + +The boy apologized and gave the dress back to Lily. She was happy again and thanked her friend for helping her. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful with her things and never leave them unattended. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the forest near her house. One day, as she was walking, she saw a big, smelly skunk. The skunk looked at her and Lily felt scared. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her from the house. "Lily, it's time to come inside and set the table for dinner," her mom said. Lily didn't want to leave the skunk, but her mom urged her to come back inside. + +After dinner, Lily went to bed and had a dream about the skunk. In her dream, the skunk was her friend and they went on adventures together. When she woke up, Lily decided to go back to the forest to see if the skunk was still there. + +As she walked, Lily saw the skunk again. This time, she wasn't scared. She remembered her dream and knew that the skunk was her friend. Lily approached the skunk and they played together. From that day on, they were the best of friends and had many more adventures in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to play a game of catch. Timmy had a ball, but his friend Billy didn't have any equipment to catch it with. + +Timmy felt sad for his friend, so he decided to share his equipment with him. They played catch for a while, but then Billy accidentally slapped the ball too hard and it flew over the fence. + +Timmy didn't get mad, he just laughed and said, "Don't worry, we can get it back later." They went to go find something else to play with and had a great time together. From that day on, Timmy and Billy shared their equipment and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, she accidentally ripped Teddy's arm and it made her very sad. + +Lily's mommy saw how hurt she was and told her not to worry. She said they could replace Teddy's arm with a new one. Lily was happy again and couldn't wait to play with Teddy once more. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her friend, Jack. Jack wanted to play with Teddy too, but Lily didn't want to share. Jack got very upset and started to cry. Lily remembered how hurt she felt when Teddy was broken and decided to share him with Jack. + +Lily learned that it's important to be kind and share with others. She also learned that things can be replaced, but people's feelings can be hurt if we don't treat them nicely. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to play and explore in the forest near her house. One day, she met a witch who was not very nice. The witch wanted to trick Lily and take away her toys. + +But Lily was smart and knew the witch's plan. She did not give the witch her toys and smiled at her instead. The witch was surprised by Lily's kindness and realized that it was not nice to take things from others. + +From that day on, the witch became a nicer person and Lily made a new friend. The moral of the story is that being kind and smiling can make people happy and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red had a humble engine that made him go vroom vroom. One day, Red was driving on the road and he saw a big truck that was stuck in the mud. The truck was very sad and said, "I can't move, my wheels are stuck in the mud." + +Red wanted to help the truck, so he said, "I can help you, I have a strong engine and I can spring into action!" Red drove up to the truck and pushed it with all his might. The truck's wheels started to move and soon it was free from the mud. + +The truck was very happy and said to Red, "Thank you for helping me, you are a very kind car." Red felt very proud of himself and said, "I may be little, but I have a big heart." The two cars said goodbye and went on their way, happy to have helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a colorful butterfly on a flower. + +Lily said, "Hi butterfly! You are so pretty!" + +The butterfly said, "Thank you, Lily! I like your dress. It's colorful too!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Can I hold you?" + +The butterfly said, "Sure, but be gentle. Don't twist my wings." + +Lily carefully picked up the butterfly and held it in the palm of her hand. She loved how it felt to have a butterfly on her hand. + +From that day on, Lily visited the butterfly every day. They became good friends and had many colorful adventures 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 went on an adventure to find a yellow flower. She walked and walked until she saw a large field full of flowers. + +Lily ran to the field and started looking for the yellow flower. She searched and searched, but she couldn't find it. Just when she was about to give up, she saw a big, bright yellow flower in the corner of her eye. It was so large and beautiful that she couldn't believe her luck. + +Lily picked the yellow flower and brought it home to show her mommy and daddy. They were so proud of her for finding such a pretty flower. From that day on, Lily knew that if she kept looking, she could find anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas and all the pretty decorations, especially the ornaments. She had a special ornament that she loved very much. It was a shiny red ball with a picture of Santa on it. + +One day, Lily's little brother came into the room and accidentally knocked over the Christmas tree. The special ornament fell off the tree and broke into many pieces. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She thought that her special ornament was gone forever. + +But then, her mom came into the room and said, "Don't worry Lily, we can fix it." She took out some glue and put the ornament back together. Lily was so happy that her special ornament was fixed. She realized that even though it was just an ordinary ornament, it was very special to her because it was a gift from her grandmother. From that day on, Lily was very careful with her special ornament and made sure that it was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cat named Mittens. Mittens was a brilliant white cat with soft fur. + +One day, Lily and Mittens were playing outside in the sun. Lily got very thirsty and wanted to drink some water. She went inside to get a cup of water. + +When Lily came back outside, Mittens was drinking from her cup! Lily laughed and said, "Silly cat, that's my water!" Mittens looked up at Lily with his brilliant blue eyes and meowed. + +Lily sat down next to Mittens and they shared the cup of water together. Mittens drank a little and then Lily drank a little. They were both very happy and enjoyed the rest of their day playing together in the sunshine. The end. +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 went outside to play with her toys. She saw her neighbor, Mr. Smith, walking by. He looked gloomy. + +Lily asked, "Why are you sad, Mr. Smith?" + +Mr. Smith replied, "I have a big test to perform at work tomorrow, and I'm nervous." + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can help you practice!" + +So, Lily and Mr. Smith practiced the test together. They performed the test many times until Mr. Smith felt confident. The next day, Mr. Smith came over to thank Lily for her help. He said he passed the test with flying colors! + +Lily was happy to have helped her neighbor. From that day on, Mr. Smith was never gloomy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went on an adventure to a big valley. He walked and walked until he found a cave. + +Inside the cave, it was dark and scary. But Timmy was tough and brave. He kept walking until he saw a little light shining in the distance. He followed the light and found a treasure chest! + +He opened the chest and inside was a shiny gold coin. Timmy was so happy and ran back home to show his mom. "Look what I found in the valley!" he said, holding up the coin. "Wow, Timmy, that's amazing!" his mom replied. From then on, Timmy knew that even when things were tough, there was always a shiny treasure waiting to be found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spicy food. One day, her mommy made some spicy chicken for dinner. Lily took a bite and her finger got burnt. She cried and her mommy kissed her finger to make it feel better. + +The next day, Lily and her mommy went to the store. They bought some ice cream and candy. Lily was happy and she forgot about her burnt finger. She ate the candy and ice cream and her mommy reminded her to be careful with spicy food. Lily nodded and said she would be careful. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful when eating spicy food. She loved going to the store with her mommy and getting treats. And whenever she saw her burnt finger, she remembered her mommy's kiss and how much she loved her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and show them to her mommy. One day, she drew a picture of a flower and wanted to send it to her grandma. + +"Mommy, can we send my picture to grandma?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can send it to her. But first, we need to print it out," her mommy replied. + +Lily watched as her mommy printed out the picture and put it in an envelope. She was so happy that her grandma would get to see her pretty flower. + +After they sent the picture, Lily's grandma called her on the phone. "Thank you for sending me your picture, Lily. It made me very happy," her grandma said. + +Lily smiled and felt happy too, knowing that her grandma loved her picture. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with many animals. One day, a little piggy ran away from the farm and got lost in the woods. The piggy was very scared and hungry. + +But then, a nice farmer found the piggy and gave him some food. The piggy was so happy and grateful that he grabbed the farmer's hand with his little hooves. + +The farmer was a wealthy man who owned many farms. He decided to take the little piggy back to his farm and give him a new home. From that day on, the little piggy lived a happy life with his new friends on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote about her day. She would write about the fun things she did with her friends and family. Her diary included drawings of her favorite things like flowers and animals. + +One day, Lily went to a party with her friends. The music was so loud that she had to cover her ears. She didn't like loud noises. Her friends were dancing and having fun, but Lily just wanted to go home. + +When she got home, she wrote in her diary about the party. She wrote about the loud music and how it made her ears hurt. She also drew a picture of her friends dancing. Lily was happy to have her diary to write in because it helped her remember all the fun things she did, even if she didn't like the loud music. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, he was playing with his car when it suddenly disappeared! He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom asked him, "What's wrong, Timmy? Why are you sad?" Timmy replied, "My car disappeared, Mommy. I can't find it anywhere." His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It's just hiding. It will come back." + +Later that day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a little bug crawling on the ground. He wanted to touch it, but he was afraid it might be harmful. He asked his mom, "Mommy, is this bug harmless?" His mom replied, "Yes, Timmy. It's just a little bug. You can touch it if you want." + +Suddenly, Timmy saw his toy car appear out of nowhere! He was so happy to have it back. He said, "Mommy, my car came back! It disappeared and then it came back!" His mom smiled and said, "Sometimes things disappear, but they always come back. And sometimes things that seem scary or harmful are actually harmless. Just like that little bug." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to class every day. Her teacher was very nice and Lily had many friends in her class. One day, Lily's teacher noticed that Lily was very gifted at drawing. She could draw anything she wanted and make it look beautiful. + +The teacher decided to give Lily a special gift. It was a notebook and some crayons. Lily was so happy! She couldn't wait to write and draw in her new notebook. She ran home and showed her mommy and daddy the gift. They were very proud of her and told her to keep practicing her drawing skills. From that day on, Lily brought her notebook to class every day and wrote and drew in it during her free time. +Once upon a time, there was a curious fisherman. He loved to go fishing in the big blue sea. One day, he caught a fish that was too big to keep. He looked at the fish and thought it was very beautiful. + +The fisherman was curious about the fish and wanted to learn more about it. He took a picture of the fish and showed it to his friends. They were amazed at how big and colorful the fish was. + +The fisherman decided to let the fish go back into the sea. He knew it was important to keep the sea clean and healthy for all the fish to live in. From that day on, the fisherman always made sure to keep the sea clean and keep fishing for fun, not just to catch fish. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mailman named Max. Max had a big bag and he would walk around the town to deliver letters and packages to people. One day, Max had a special delivery to make. He had to go to the town square to deliver a big package to the mayor. + +When Max arrived at the town square, he saw a big crowd of people. They were all staring at something incredible! Max was curious and went to see what was happening. He saw a magician doing magic tricks. Max watched for a few minutes and then remembered he had to deliver the package. + +Max walked over to the mayor and gave him the package. The mayor was happy and thanked Max. Max felt proud that he could help deliver the package. He then went back to watch the magician and was amazed by the incredible tricks he saw. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on adventures with his sailboat. He would sail it in the pond behind his house every day. One day, Timmy's boat got stuck on a rock in the middle of the pond. He tried to push it, but it wouldn't budge. + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw his friend Sarah walking by. "Sarah, can you help me?" Timmy asked. "Sure, what's wrong?" Sarah replied. + +"My boat is stuck on a rock and I can't get it off," Timmy said. Sarah was very helpful and knew just what to do. She grabbed a stick and used it to push the boat off the rock. Timmy was so happy and grateful. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to check the water before he sailed his boat. He didn't want to get stuck again. And whenever he saw Sarah, he would say, "Thanks for being so helpful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved riding her bicycle. She would ride it every day and feel very happy. One day, while she was riding her bicycle, she saw a beautiful flower that was about to bloom. She got off her bicycle and went to see the flower up close. + +"Wow, this flower is so pretty! I'm so enthusiastic about it," said Lily. + +Just then, a friendly bee came buzzing by and said, "Hello there! Are you enjoying the flower?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, it's blooming and it's very pretty. Do you like it too?" + +The bee buzzed happily and said, "Of course! I love flowers. They make me very happy. Have a nice day, Lily!" + +Lily got back on her bicycle and rode away, feeling even more enthusiastic about the beautiful world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and junk food, but her mom always told her to eat salad because it was good for her. Lily didn't like salad because it didn't taste good to her. + +One day, Lily's mom made an incredible salad with lots of yummy vegetables and fruits. Lily tried it and was surprised that it tasted good. She asked her mom how she made it and her mom told her all the ingredients. + +Lily learned that sometimes things that seem yucky can be good for you and taste good too. She also learned that it's important to try new things and not just shrug them off. From that day on, Lily ate salad more often and felt healthier and happier. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat cheese. One day, Sammy found a pretty piece of cheese. He was so happy! + +But then, a big cat came and scared Sammy. The cat took the cheese and ran away. Sammy was very sad. + +Sammy's friend, a wise old owl, saw what happened. The owl said, "Don't worry, Sammy. I will restore your cheese. Just wait here." + +After a little while, the owl came back with the cheese. Sammy was so happy! He said, "Thank you, wise old owl. You are my best friend!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play at the beach. He would build sandcastles and watch the waves crash onto the shore. + +One day, Timmy's ice cream fell onto the sand. He was sad because he loved his ice cream. His mom tried to wipe the sand off, but it was too late. Timmy cried and cried. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and took Timmy away. His mom tried to save him, but it was too hard. Timmy was gone forever. It was an easy mistake to make, but it had a very bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a big, kind bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big barrel in the forest. One day, Benny went out to gather some berries, but when he came back, he found that his barrel was dirty and messy. He felt sad because he loved his cozy barrel so much. + +Benny decided to clean his barrel. He looked for something to wipe it with and found a soft cloth. He wiped and wiped until his barrel was shiny and clean again. Benny felt happy and proud of himself for doing a good job. + +But then, a little rabbit named Rosie came along and saw the clean barrel. She asked Benny if she could live in it because she didn't have a home. Benny was generous and kind, so he said yes. However, Rosie was very messy and soon the barrel was dirty again. Benny felt sad and conflicted because he wanted to help Rosie, but he also loved his clean barrel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures of animals in the forest. One day, she saw a purple squirrel running up a tree. + +"Wow, that squirrel is so pretty!" exclaimed Lily. + +"I like purple too!" said the squirrel. + +"You do?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, I do!" replied the squirrel. + +Lily smiled and painted a picture of the purple squirrel in her notebook. From that day on, she always looked for the purple squirrel whenever she went to the forest to paint. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who loved to eat bananas. One day, he found a big, yellow banana and started to eat it. But it was too harsh and made his tummy hurt. He shouted for help, but no one came. + +The monkey tried to walk home, but his tummy hurt so much that he had to stop. He lay down under a tree and closed his eyes. When he woke up, he felt even worse. He tried to shout again, but he was too weak. + +Sadly, the monkey never got help and he passed away. The lesson of the story is to always be careful with what you eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a rubber duck that he loved to play with in the bath. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He put his rubber duck in his pocket and went to play on the swings. When he got home, he realized he had lost his rubber duck. Timmy was sad and cried a little. + +His mom saw him crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he had lost his rubber duck. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll find your rubber duck together. I'm grateful that you told me what happened." They went back to the park and looked for the rubber duck. After a while, they found it under a bush. Timmy was so happy and grateful that he hugged his mom tightly. From then on, he made sure to keep his rubber duck safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the mud. She had on her favorite boots, but they got all dirty. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Oh no, your boots are so dirty! Let's wipe them off." So, Lily and her mom got a wet cloth and wiped the mud off of her boots. + +After they wiped her boots clean, Lily felt happy and peaceful. She looked up at her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me clean my boots. Now I can play in the mud again!" +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was always sleeping and never wanted to play. One day, Fluffy saw a white mouse and decided to chase it. The mouse ran into a hole, but Fluffy was determined to catch it. Fluffy tried to twist his body into the hole, but he was too chubby. + +Fluffy went back to his bed and thought about how he could catch the mouse. Suddenly, he had an idea. He went to the kitchen and found a piece of white cheese. He put the cheese in front of the mouse hole and waited. Soon enough, the mouse came out and ate the cheese. Fluffy pounced on the mouse and caught it in his paws. + +From that day on, Fluffy was no longer lazy. He played with the mouse every day and they became best friends. Fluffy learned that sometimes you have to twist your routine a little bit to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to play outside in the park. One day, Max saw a big swing and wanted to try it. He jumped on the swing and went up and down. Max felt so happy! + +Suddenly, Max saw a shiny magnet on the ground. It was so pretty! Max picked it up and put it in his mouth. But the magnet was too strong and Max couldn't open his mouth. He felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Max's owner saw what happened and quickly took the magnet out of Max's mouth. Max was so grateful and licked his owner's face. From that day on, Max never put anything in his mouth except for his adorable toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, Timmy's mom told him to clean up his room. Timmy didn't want to clean, he wanted to keep playing. But his mom said he couldn't go outside until his room was clean. + +Timmy went to his closet to get his toy box. But when he opened the door, he saw that his closet was very dirty. There were clothes on the floor and toys everywhere. Timmy knew he had to clean it up, so he got to work. He picked up all the clothes and put them in the laundry basket. Then he put all his toys back in the toy box. + +Finally, Timmy's room was clean and he could go outside to play again. He was happy he got his closet clean too, because now he could find all his toys easily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a purple dragon named Spike. Spike lived in a big castle on top of a hill. One day, Spike went to the forest to play with his friends. He met a little mouse named Jerry. Jerry said, "Spike, let's play a joke on our friends." Spike was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They went to the clearing where their friends were playing. Spike and Jerry hid behind a tree and waited for their friends to come closer. When their friends got closer, Spike and Jerry jumped out from behind the tree and yelled, "Boo!" Their friends were scared at first, but then they realized it was just a joke. They all laughed and had fun. + +Suddenly, a big bear came out of the woods. The bear had a spear in his hand and looked very angry. Spike and his friends were scared. The bear said, "Who played a joke on me?" Spike and Jerry both felt guilty and admitted that they were the ones who played the joke. The bear was not happy, but he eventually forgave them. From then on, Spike and his friends promised to never play a joke on anyone without their permission. +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy named Pinky. Pinky loved to play in the mud and eat yummy apples. One day, Pinky did something naughty and her mommy decided to punish her. Pinky felt sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to escape and run away from home. + +Pinky ran and ran until she found a big field with lots of flowers. She felt happy and free, but then she realized that she missed her mommy and her warm bed. Pinky decided to go back home and say sorry. When she got there, her mommy forgave her and gave her a big hug. Pinky felt loved and happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures. She kept all her pictures in a special folder that her mom gave her. One day, Lily went to school and left her folder at home. She was scared that she might lose her pictures. + +When Lily got home, she saw that her little brother had taken her folder and was drawing all over her pictures! Lily was so sad and scared that she might never see her pretty pictures again. Her mom saw how sad Lily was and told her not to worry. She said they would replace the folder and help her save her pictures. + +The next day, Lily went to school with a new folder and her mom helped her put all her pictures inside. Lily was so happy and relieved that she could keep her pictures safe. She learned that even when things seem scary, there is always a way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had long hair that she loved to play with. Every morning, Lily's mommy would wash her hair with shampoo and then dry it with a towel. + +One day, Lily decided she wanted to wash her own hair. She poured some shampoo into her hands and rubbed it into her hair. Then she tried to rinse it out with water, but her hair felt sticky. She didn't know what to do! + +Lily's mommy came to help and showed her how to stir the shampoo into her hair to make it clean. From then on, Lily was proud to wash her own hair and stir the shampoo in just right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to festivals with her family. One day, her mom told her they were going to a festival with incredible music and yummy food. Lily was so excited, she couldn't sleep the night before. + +The next day, they went to the festival and Lily saw a clown. "Hello, little girl! Do you want to play a game?" asked the clown. "Yes, please!" replied Lily. They played a game and Lily won a prize. + +Later, Lily saw a group of people dancing to the music. "Wow, they are amazing!" said Lily. "Yes, they are incredible dancers," said her mom. Lily smiled and danced along with them. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired from all the fun. "I want to go home and sleep," said Lily. "Me too," said her mom. They went home and Lily fell asleep, dreaming of the incredible festival she had just been to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big garden with lots of flowers. One day, Lily wanted to water her flowers but the hose was broken. So, she took a spray bottle and filled it with water. She sprayed the flowers with the water and they looked very happy. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to find the key to the house. Lily looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was sad because she didn't want her mom to be upset. Suddenly, she remembered that she had left the key on the kitchen table. She ran back inside and found the key. She was grateful that she remembered where she had left it. + +Lily went back outside and saw that the flowers were still happy. She smiled and sprayed them again. She was grateful for her beautiful garden and for finding the key. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts. One day, she found a peanut on the ground and picked it up. She was so excited to eat it, but her mom told her to be careful because some peanuts can be harmful. + +Lily didn't know what "harmful" meant, so her mom explained that it could make her sick. Lily decided not to eat the peanut just to be safe. + +Later that day, Lily was feeling sleepy. She went to her room and climbed into bed. She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep, dreaming of all the yummy peanuts she would eat when she woke up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to clean up his toys. But Timmy didn't want to clean up, he wanted to keep playing. So he ignored his mom and continued to play. + +As the day went on, Timmy's toys started to take up a lot of space in his room. He couldn't even walk around without tripping over something. But still, Timmy ignored his mom's request to clean up. + +That night, as Timmy was getting ready for bed, he looked up at the stars outside his window. They looked so distant and far away. Timmy's mom came in and asked him if he had cleaned up his toys yet. Timmy looked at his messy room and finally realized that he needed to listen to his mom and clean up. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to not ignore his responsibilities and keep his space clean. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had no hair on his head. He was bald. One day, he went to the store to buy a card for his friend. He looked at all the cards but couldn't decide which one to get. Suddenly, he noticed a card with a picture of a funny cat on it. He knew his friend would love it, so he bought the card and went to give it to him. His friend was very happy and they both laughed at the silly cat on the card. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very scared of thunderstorms. One day, it started to rain very hard and the thunder was very loud. Lily's mommy came to her room and hugged her tight. She said, "Don't be scared, I'm here for you." + +After a while, the storm stopped and Lily's mommy went to the kitchen. She asked Lily to come with her. In the kitchen, there was a big jar of salt. Lily's mommy asked her to fill a little container with salt. Lily was very happy to help her mommy. She filled the container with salt and her mommy said, "Good job, you're such a big helper!" + +Lily felt proud of herself and forgot about the scary thunderstorm. She realized that helping her mommy made her feel happy and brave. From that day on, whenever there was a storm, Lily remembered how she helped her mommy fill the container with salt and she wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Dove. Dove was very clumsy and always bumping into things. One day, Dove was playing with her bird friends when she accidentally pushed her friend off a branch. Dove felt very bad and sad. + +Later that day, Dove saw a little bug struggling to climb up a leaf. Dove remembered how she had pushed her friend and decided to help the bug. She gently pushed the bug up the leaf until it reached the top. The bug was very grateful and thanked Dove. + +From that day on, Dove was more careful and never pushed anyone again. She realized that being kind and helpful was more important than being clumsy. And the bug became Dove's best friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to help his mom with the dishes. He loved helping his mom, especially when he got to use the dishwasher. + +Timmy's mom showed him how to tie his apron before they started. Timmy thought it was funny and giggled a lot. He loved how the apron made him feel like a chef. + +As they were washing the dishes, Timmy's mom accidentally dropped a plate and it broke into a million pieces. Timmy thought it was crazy and his eyes got really big. But his mom just smiled and said, "It's okay, accidents happen." + +After they were done, Timmy was proud of himself for being such a good helper. He gave his mom a big hug and said, "I love doing the dishes with you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who lived next door. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, Max came over to Lily's house and said, "I have a surprise for you!" Lily was excited to see what it was. + +Max took out a colorful ball and said, "Let's play catch!" They played for a while until the ball accidentally got stuck in a tree. Lily was sad because they couldn't play anymore. Max said, "Don't worry, I have an idea!" + +Max went home and came back with a long stick. He used the stick to get the ball down from the tree. Lily was grateful to have such a good friend who always knew how to make things better. They continued to play catch and had a great time. From that day on, Lily knew that Max was the best friend she could ever have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the woods near her house. One day, she noticed a big cave. She felt anxious but curious. She wanted to go inside the cave and see what was there. + +Lily went home and asked her mom if she could go back to the woods and explore the cave. Her mom said yes but warned her to be careful. Lily went back to the woods and found the cave. She went inside and saw a lot of bats. She got scared and ran out of the cave. + +Lily went home and told her mom about the bats in the cave. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you noticed the bats. They live in the cave and come out at night to eat insects. You were very brave to explore the cave, Lily." From that day on, Lily was proud of herself for being brave and exploring the cave. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blue toy truck. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her count the cords in the garden. Timmy was excited to help his mom and ran outside to start counting. + +As he was counting the cords, Timmy noticed a blue bird sitting on the fence. "Mommy, look at the blue bird!" Timmy exclaimed. His mom turned around and saw the beautiful bird. "Wow, that's a pretty bird," she said. + +After counting all the cords, Timmy and his mom went back inside. "Thank you for helping me count the cords, Timmy," his mom said. "You did a great job!" Timmy smiled and hugged his mom. "I love you, mommy," he said. + +From that day on, whenever Timmy saw the blue bird in the garden, he would count the cords and say hello to the bird. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. + +He asked his mom, "Mommy, can we go to the world of candy?" + +His mom replied, "Yes, we can go to the candy store." + +Timmy was so excited! As they walked to the store, his mom told him to save some candy for later. Timmy didn't want to listen, but he promised his mom he would save some. + +At the candy store, Timmy reached for all the candy he could grab. His mom reminded him to save some for later, but he didn't listen. Later that night, Timmy's tummy hurt because he ate too much candy. He learned that it's important to listen to his mom and not be too greedy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat food that was spicy. One day, her mom cooked a yummy meal with a fork. Lily ate the food with the fork and it tasted so good! + +After dinner, Lily went outside to play. She saw a firefly and it started to glow. It was so pretty! Lily tried to catch the firefly with her hand, but it flew away. She was sad, but then she saw more fireflies and they all started to glow. Lily was happy again and she watched the fireflies glow in the dark sky. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to his first sleepover at his friend Tommy's house. Timmy packed his favorite teddy bear and his pajamas and went to Tommy's house. + +Tommy's mom made them a yummy dinner and they played games until it was time for bed. Timmy was a little scared because it was his first time sleeping away from home. But Tommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll be here with you all night." + +After they brushed their teeth and got into bed, they told each other stories. Suddenly, Timmy heard a strange noise outside. He was scared and wanted to go home. But Tommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It's just the wind. Let's go back to sleep." + +Soon, they both fell asleep. In the morning, Timmy woke up feeling proud of himself for staying the whole night at Tommy's house. He said, "Tommy, I did it! I didn't go home and I slept all night!" Tommy laughed and said, "I knew you could do it, Timmy. You're my brave friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a nest. The nest was high up in a tree and it was very cozy. The little bird loved to sing and play with its friends. + +One day, the little bird found a big piece of bread on the ground. It was so big that the little bird couldn't eat it all at once. So, the little bird decided to share the bread with its friends. + +The little bird flew back to its nest and called out to its friends. They all came to the nest and the little bird gave each of them a piece of bread to chew on. They all had a very kind and happy time together. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to share with others and be kind. Even if you have something really yummy, it's nice to share it with your friends. That way, everyone can enjoy it together! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to her grandma's house. Grandma was making cookies and Lily wanted to help. Grandma gave her a spoon and told her to stir the batter. Lily stirred and stirred until the batter was smooth. + +After they finished making the cookies, they went outside to play. They saw lots of cars on the road. Lily asked grandma what all the cars were doing. Grandma said they were stuck in traffic. Lily thought it looked like a big mess. + +When they came back inside, grandma gave Lily a cookie to try. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is tasty!" Grandma smiled and gave her another one. They sat together and enjoyed their cookies while watching the cars in traffic outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the woods near her house. One day, she was walking in the woods when she saw a gloomy old man sitting on a log. + +"Hello, little girl," said the old man. "Why are you so happy?" + +"I'm happy because I'm playing in the woods," replied Lily. + +The old man smiled. "You are lucky to be able to choose to play in the woods. When I was your age, I had to work all day." + +Lily felt sad for the old man. She decided to share her toys with him so that he could have fun too. From that day on, Lily and the old man played together in the woods, and Lily learned that it's important to share and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing, Lily found a shiny jewel on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Ben. + +"Look, Ben! I found a pretty jewel!" said Lily. + +Ben replied, "Wow, that's so cool! Remember to be kind and share it with others." + +Lily smiled and decided to share the jewel with her other friends too. They were all very happy and played together for the rest of the day. When it was time to go home, Lily remembered to give the jewel back to her mom, who kept it safe for her. From that day on, Lily always made sure to be kind and share with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo's friend, Sammy, came to him and said, "Nemo, there's a mystery in the ocean. Do you want to help me find it?" + +Nemo was excited and said, "Yes, I want to help!" They swam together to find the mystery. As they were swimming, they saw a big, bad shark. The shark scared them, but they didn't give up. + +Finally, they found the mystery. It was a treasure chest filled with shiny jewels and gold. Nemo and Sammy were so happy! They swam back to their friends and shared the treasure with them. From that day on, Nemo and Sammy were known as the bravest fish in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, her mom told her to come inside for lunch, but Lily was having too much fun and didn't want to go inside. Her mom called out to her, "Lily, come inside now. Lunch is ready!" + +But Lily was persistent and said, "No, Mommy. I want to play more." + +Her mom tried to delay Lily's playtime by saying, "Okay, but you need to come inside soon. I have an important message for you." + +Lily finally came inside and sat down for lunch. Her mom said, "Lily, I got a message from your teacher. You need to bring your homework to school tomorrow." + +Lily was sad because she forgot to do her homework. But her mom said, "Don't worry, we can do it together after lunch." And they did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toys and his dog named Max. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her pull the weeds in the garden. Timmy didn't want to help because he wanted to play with his toys. His mom said, "Timmy, don't be selfish. We need to pull the weeds so the flowers can grow." + +Timmy didn't want to help, but he knew his mom was right. So, he went outside with his mom and they pulled the weeds together. They worked hard all morning until it was time for lunch. After lunch, Timmy went back to playing with his toys and Max. He was happy he helped his mom and he felt proud of himself for being a good helper. + +The next day was Wednesday, and Timmy's mom asked him to help her again. This time, they were going to pull the weeds in the front yard. Timmy was excited to help because he knew he could be a good helper like he was the day before. They worked together and pulled all the weeds until the front yard looked beautiful. Timmy's mom was proud of him and said, "Timmy, you're such a good helper. I'm lucky to have you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the land around her house. One day, she went on a walk and saw an elderly man sitting on a bench. + +"Hello!" Lily said. + +"Hi there, little one," the man replied. + +Lily sat down next to him and they started to talk. After a little while, the man realized that Lily was a very curious girl. + +"Do you want to know a secret?" he asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said excitedly. + +The man leaned in close and whispered, "There's a hidden treasure in the land behind my house. But it's very hard to find." + +Lily's eyes widened with excitement. "Really? I want to find it!" + +The man smiled. "I think you might be the one to find it, young lady. You're very clever." + +From that day on, Lily searched the land every day, hoping to find the hidden treasure. And even though it was difficult, she never gave up. +Once upon a time, there was a big ranch with many animals. The ranch was very unique because it had cows, horses, and even pigs! The animals loved to eat grass and hay, but they also liked to play together. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the ranch. The farmer who owned the ranch allowed her to ride on a horse. The little girl was very happy and she loved the feeling of the horse's mane in her hands. + +After the ride, the little girl went to see the cows. She saw how they were eating and mooing. She thought they were very cute. The farmer allowed her to feed them some hay. The little girl was very happy and she felt like she was part of the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a big princess. She lived in a castle with lots of rooms and a big garden. One day, the princess wanted to dive into the pool. She put on her swim suit and ran outside. She took a big breath and jumped into the water. It was so much fun! The princess dove again and again, splashing water everywhere. She was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trucks. He had a big red truck that he owned. Timmy would play with his truck every day. One day, Timmy spun around in circles and got dizzy. He fell down and his truck fell out of his hand. Timmy felt sad because he thought he broke his truck. But when he picked it up, he saw that it was okay. Timmy was happy again and played with his truck all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, long dinosaur. He liked to play in the park. One day, he went to sit on a bench. But the bench was too small for him. He looked around and saw a big rock. He went to sit on the rock instead. It was very comfortable. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her bake some cookies in the oven. Timmy was happy to help, but he wanted to keep playing with his friends. + +Timmy's mom said, "If you help me bake the cookies, we can play hide-and-seek after they're done." + +Timmy agreed and helped his mom put the cookies in the oven. While they were baking, Timmy went to play with his friends. But he forgot about the cookies and they burned in the oven. + +When Timmy's mom found out, she was very upset. She said, "Timmy, you should have stayed and watched the cookies. Now they're ruined and we can't eat them." + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't mean to mess up. I'll try to match the next time." + +But it was too late. The cookies were ruined and Timmy's mom was disappointed. Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to stay and finish what you started, even if it means missing out on some fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved oranges and always asked her mommy to buy her some. One day, they went to the store and Lily saw some oranges. She asked her mommy to buy them for her. + +Mommy said, "Sure, but you have to pay me with your allowance money." + +Lily replied, "Okay, mommy. I will pay you." + +After they paid, they went outside and it started to rain. Lily's orange got wet and she was sad. Mommy said, "Don't worry, we can dry it off and it will still taste good." + +Lily was happy again and they went home to enjoy their oranges together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy decided he wanted to be really strong, so he started doing push-ups to make his muscles grow. + +Timmy's mom saw him exercising and said, "Timmy, it's good to be strong, but it's also important to be wise. You need to use your brain as well as your muscles." Timmy didn't understand what his mom meant by "wise," but he nodded his head anyway. + +As Timmy continued to exercise, he started to feel tired and wanted to give up. But he remembered what his mom said about being wise and decided to keep going. He hoped that one day he would be both strong and wise. + +In the end, Timmy learned that it's not just about having big muscles, but also about using your brain and making smart choices. He was proud of himself for being both strong and wise, and he knew he could accomplish anything he set his mind to. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is big and green and has many spikes. + +"What is that?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Mia says. + +They run to the new thing. They touch the spikes. They are hard and sharp. + +"Ouch!" Ben says. "The spikes hurt!" + +"Be careful!" Mia says. "Don't touch the spikes!" + +They look at the new thing. It has a big hole on the top. They hear a noise from the hole. + +"Hello!" a voice says. + +Ben and Mia are scared. They step back. + +"Who are you?" Mia asks. + +"I am a turtle," the voice says. "I live in this new thing. It is my shell." + +Ben and Mia are surprised. They look at the hole. They see a head and a neck. The head has two eyes and a mouth. The neck has more spikes. + +"You are a turtle?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I am. Do you want to be my friends?" the turtle asks. + +Ben and Mia smile. They like the turtle. They want to be his friends. + +"OK, we want to be your friends," Mia says. + +"Yay! Thank you!" the turtle says. "My name is Spike. What are your names?" + +"I am Ben and this is Mia. We are twins," Ben says. + +"Nice to meet you, Ben and Mia. You are twins? That is cool. I am alone. I have no brothers or sisters," Spike says. + +"That is sad. We can play with you. We can share our toys with you," Mia says. + +"Really? That is very nice of you. Thank you!" Spike says. + +Ben and Mia point to their toys. They have a ball, a kite, a doll and a car. + +"These are our toys. You can play with them. Which one do you like?" Ben asks. + +Spike looks at the toys. He likes them all. He chooses the ball. + +"I like the ball. It is round and soft. Can I play with the ball?" Spike asks. + +"Sure, you can. Here you go," Ben says. He gives the ball to Spike. + +Spike takes the ball. He is happy. He plays with the ball. He rolls it, bounces it and throws it. Ben and Mia play with him. They have fun. They laugh and talk. + +They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to draw with ink. They have many colors of ink. Red, blue, yellow, green, and more. They draw on paper, on walls, on tables, and on floors. + +One day, they find a big bottle of black ink. It is very big and very black. They think it is useful. They can draw many things with it. They open the bottle and start to draw. + +"Look, Sam, I draw a cat!" Tom says. He draws a black cat on the wall. + +"Wow, Tom, that is a good cat!" Sam says. He draws a black dog on the floor. + +They draw more and more. They draw animals, cars, houses, and trees. They use all the black ink. They are happy. + +But then, Mom comes home. She sees the black ink everywhere. She is not happy. She is angry. + +"Tom! Sam! What did you do?" Mom says. She looks at the wall, the floor, the table, and the paper. They are all black. + +"Mom, we draw with ink!" Tom says. He shows Mom his cat. + +"Mom, we draw with ink!" Sam says. He shows Mom his dog. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "That is not useful ink. That is bad ink. That is ink for writing, not for drawing. You make a big mess. You have to clean it up. Now!" + +Tom and Sam are sad. They did not know. They thought they were having fun. They say sorry to Mom. They get a cloth and some water. They try to clean the ink. But it is hard. The ink is sticky and dark. They wish they did not use the black ink. They wish they used the other colors. They learn a lesson. They will not use the black ink again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a shovel. They wanted to make a big castle. + +"Look, Lily, I made a tower!" Tom said. He put some sand in the bucket and turned it over. He lifted the bucket and showed Lily his tower. + +"That's not a tower, that's a lump!" Lily said. She laughed at Tom's tower. "My tower is better. See?" She pointed to her tower. It was taller and had a flag on top. + +Tom felt angry. He did not like Lily's laugh. He did not like her tower. He thought it was stupid. He grabbed Lily's flag and threw it away. + +"Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" Lily shouted. She ran after Tom and tried to get her flag. + +Tom ran away from Lily. He did not want to give back the flag. He thought it was fun to make Lily mad. + +They ran and ran until they reached the water. Tom tripped and fell into the water. He dropped the flag and the bucket. The water was cold and wet. He felt scared. + +Lily stopped and saw Tom in the water. She forgot about the flag and the bucket. She saw that Tom was scared. She felt sorry for him. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asked. She reached out her hand and helped Tom out of the water. + +Tom was shivering and crying. He was sorry for taking Lily's flag and throwing it away. He was sorry for making Lily mad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. I like your tower. It's not stupid. It's nice." Tom said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. She was not mad at him anymore. She was glad that he was okay. + +"It's okay, Tom. I'm sorry, too. I should not have laughed at your tower. It's not a lump. It's a tower. It's nice, too." Lily said. + +They dried themselves and went back to the sand. They found their flag and their bucket. They decided to make one big castle together. They used both their towers and their flag. They had fun and they did not fight anymore. They learned to talk nicely and share. +Tommy likes to help his mom in the kitchen. He likes to stir the soup, cut the bread and wash the dishes. But today, his mom is very busy. She has to make a big cake for grandma's birthday. She does not have time to play with Tommy. + +Tommy feels sad and bored. He wants to do something fun. He sees a mug on the table. It is mom's mug. It has a picture of a cat on it. Tommy likes cats. He picks up the mug and pretends it is a cat. He makes meow sounds and walks around the kitchen. + +Mom sees Tommy with her mug. She is not happy. She says, "Tommy, put down my mug. It is not a toy. It is for drinking tea. You might break it or spill it. Go and play with your blocks in the living room." + +Tommy does not want to put down the mug. He likes the mug. He says, "No, mom. It is my cat. I want to play with it. Meow, meow, meow." + +Mom says, "Tommy, don't complain. You have many toys to play with. This is my mug. Give it to me, please." + +Tommy starts to cry. He holds the mug tight. He says, "No, no, no. It is my cat. I love it. Meow, meow, meow." + +Mom sighs. She is tired and busy. She does not want to fight with Tommy. She says, "OK, Tommy. You can keep the mug for a little while. But be careful with it. And don't make too much noise. I have to finish the cake." + +Tommy smiles. He is happy. He says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. Meow, meow, meow." He hugs the mug and goes to the living room. He plays with the mug and his blocks. He makes a house for his cat. He is quiet and good. + +Mom smiles too. She is glad that Tommy is happy. She finishes the cake and puts it in the oven. She hopes that grandma will like it. She thinks that Tommy is a sweet boy. She loves him very much. +Lily loved to perform. She liked to sing and dance and make people happy. She had a big show today at school. She was going to sing a song about oxygen. + +Oxygen was very important. It was in the air and in the water. It helped people and animals and plants live and grow. Lily wanted to tell everyone about oxygen and why they should love it too. + +She put on her blue dress and her shiny shoes. She went to the stage with her friends. They all had songs and dances to perform. Lily waited for her turn. She was a little nervous, but also excited. + +When it was her turn, she smiled and walked to the microphone. She said hello to the people and thanked them for coming. Then she started to sing. She sang about oxygen and how it was everywhere and how it made life possible. She sang with a loud and clear voice. She moved her arms and legs to the music. + +The people clapped and cheered. They liked her song and her performance. Lily felt happy and proud. She bowed and said thank you. She ran back to her friends and hugged them. They all performed very well. They had a lot of fun. They learned and shared something important. They loved oxygen and they loved performing. +Tom and Lily are playing with shapes. They have a box with many shapes: circles, squares, triangles, stars and hearts. They take turns to pick a shape and say its name. + +"I have a circle!" Tom says. He puts the circle on the floor and rolls it. "Look, it goes round and round!" + +"I have a star!" Lily says. She holds the star in her hand and makes it shine. "Look, it is bright and pretty!" + +They have fun with their shapes until they hear their mom calling them. + +"Tom, Lily, it is time to stop playing and come for lunch!" Mom says. + +"But we want to play more!" Tom and Lily say. + +"You can play more later, but now you need to eat. Come on, be nice and put your shapes back in the box." Mom says. + +Tom and Lily sigh. They love their shapes, but they also love their mom. They pick up their shapes and put them back in the box. They say goodbye to their shapes and follow their mom to the kitchen. + +"Maybe after lunch we can play with shapes again!" Tom says. + +"Or we can play something else!" Lily says. + +They smile at each other. They are happy to have their shapes and their mom. They are nice kids. +One day, Ben and Mia went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things that were very old and strange. They saw bones of big animals, pots and pans of people who lived long ago, and shiny rocks and coins. + +They came to a room that had a big skeleton of a man. It was very tall and thin, and it had no skin or hair. It had a sign that said "Ancient Mummy". Ben and Mia were curious and scared. + +"What is that, mom?" Ben asked. + +"That is a mummy, Ben. It is a person who died a long time ago, and some people wrapped him in cloth to keep him from rotting. They believed he would live again in another place." Mom explained. + +"Can he move?" Mia wondered. + +"No, Mia. He is just bones now. He cannot move or talk or see or hear. He is very still and quiet." Mom said. + +Ben and Mia looked at the mummy for a while. Then they saw something shiny in his hand. It was a ring with a blue stone. + +"Look, Mia. He has a ring. Maybe it is magic." Ben said. + +"Maybe. Can we touch it?" Mia asked. + +"No, Ben and Mia. You cannot touch anything in the museum. They are very old and fragile. You might break them or hurt them. You can only look with your eyes." Mom said. + +But Ben and Mia did not listen. They waited until mom was looking at something else, and they sneaked closer to the mummy. They reached out their hands to grab the ring. + +Suddenly, the mummy moved. He opened his eyes and mouth, and he grabbed Ben and Mia's hands. He made a loud and scary noise. + +"AAAAHHHH!" Ben and Mia screamed. + +Mom heard them and turned around. She saw the mummy holding Ben and Mia. She was very shocked and angry. + +"Ben! Mia! What are you doing? Let go of the mummy! He is not a toy! He is a precious artifact!" Mom shouted. + +The mummy let go of Ben and Mia. He was not really alive. He was a robot that the museum used to scare naughty children. He had a speaker and a sensor in his head. + +"Sorry, mom. We were just curious. We wanted to see the ring." Ben said. + +"We were very bad. We did not listen to you. We are sorry, mummy." Mia said. + +Mom hugged Ben and Mia. She was glad they were not hurt. She was also sorry for scaring them. + +"It's okay, Ben and Mia. I know you were curious. But you have to be careful and respectful in the museum. These things are very old and important. They tell us stories about the past. You can learn a lot from them, but you have to follow the rules." Mom said. + +"Yes, mom. We understand. We will follow the rules. We will not touch anything again." Ben and Mia said. + +They apologized to the mummy and the museum staff. They also thanked them for teaching them a lesson. They learned that some things are better to look at than to catch. They also learned that some things are not what they seem. They decided to be more careful and respectful in the museum. They also decided to be more brave and not afraid of skeletons. They had a very exciting and educational day. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to perform a show for their parents. They put on costumes and made a stage out of chairs and blankets. + +"I will be a brave knight and you will be a princess," Tom said. + +"OK, but who will be the alligator?" Lily asked. + +"The alligator? Why do we need an alligator?" Tom wondered. + +"Because every show needs an alligator. It makes it more exciting," Lily explained. + +"Fine, I will be the alligator too. But I will only come out at the end," Tom agreed. + +They started their show. Tom pretended to ride a horse and fight a dragon. Lily pretended to be locked in a tower and wait for Tom to rescue her. Their parents watched and clapped. + +Then, Tom put on a green hat and crawled on the floor. He made a loud roar and snapped his teeth. He was the alligator. + +"Help, help, the alligator is coming!" Lily screamed. + +"Don't worry, princess, I will save you!" Tom shouted. + +He jumped on the alligator and pretended to wrestle with it. The alligator pretended to bite his arm. + +"Ow, ow, ow, you are hurting me!" Tom cried. + +"Sorry, sorry, sorry, I didn't mean to," Lily said. + +They both laughed and hugged. The parents cheered and clapped. + +"That was a great show, kids. You are very creative and talented," the mom said. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you. We had fun," the kids said. + +They bowed and smiled. They were happy. They had performed an ordinary show with an alligator. +Sara likes spaghetti. She likes to eat it with cheese and sauce. She likes to make it with Mommy in the kitchen. She likes to twirl it on her fork and slurp it in her mouth. + +But today, Sara is not happy. She is sick. She has a fever and a cough. She has to lie in bed and rest. She does not want to play or read or watch TV. She only wants spaghetti. + +Mommy comes to see Sara. She brings her a bowl of spaghetti. She says, "Here you go, sweetie. This will make you feel better. It is your favorite spaghetti." + +Sara smiles. She sits up and takes the bowl. She smells the cheese and sauce. She says, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you. I love spaghetti." + +She starts to eat the spaghetti. She feels warm and cozy. She forgets about her fever and cough. She enjoys every bite. She finishes the bowl and lies down again. She says, "Mommy, can you stay with me?" + +Mommy nods. She hugs Sara and kisses her forehead. She says, "Of course, sweetie. I will stay with you until you fall asleep. You are my brave girl." + +She turns off the light and lies next to Sara. The room is dark, but Sara is not scared. She has Mommy and spaghetti. She closes her eyes and drifts to sleep. She dreams of more spaghetti. +Lily and Ben were playing with bubbles in the park. They had a big bottle of soap and a wand. They blew into the wand and made many bubbles. The bubbles were shiny and round. They floated in the air and popped when they touched something. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big bubble!" Ben said. He blew a bubble as big as his head. He tried to catch it with his hand, but it popped and made him wet. + +"Wow, Ben, that was a big bubble!" Lily said. She blew a small bubble and watched it fly away. She saw a bird sitting on a branch. She wondered if the bird liked bubbles. She blew a bubble towards the bird. + +The bird saw the bubble and tilted its head. It was confused. It did not know what the bubble was. It opened its beak and tried to peck the bubble. But the bubble popped and made the bird wet. + +"Tweet, tweet!" the bird said. It was angry. It flew away from the branch and towards Lily and Ben. + +"Look, Lily, the bird is coming!" Ben said. He was scared. He thought the bird wanted to hurt them. + +"Hello, bird, we are sorry!" Lily said. She was brave. She wanted to answer the bird and make it happy. "We did not mean to make you wet. We were just playing with bubbles. Do you want to play with us?" + +The bird heard Lily and stopped. It was surprised. It did not expect the children to talk to it. It looked at Lily and Ben and saw that they were smiling. They did not look mean. They looked friendly. + +"Tweet, tweet!" the bird said. It was curious. It wanted to know more about the children and the bubbles. It flew closer to them and landed on the ground. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They saw that the bird was not angry. They saw that the bird was interested. They decided to share their bubbles with the bird. They blew more bubbles and watched the bird chase them and pop them. They laughed and had fun. They made a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. Lily had a lot of blocks, but Ben had only a few. Ben wanted more blocks, so he tried to take some from Lily. + +"Stop, Ben!" Lily said. "These are my blocks. You have your own blocks." + +But Ben did not listen. He was persistent. He kept grabbing Lily's blocks and putting them in his pile. Lily got angry and tried to get her blocks back. + +"Give them back, Ben!" Lily said. "They are not yours. You are not nice." + +But Ben did not listen. He slapped Lily's hand and made her drop the blocks. Lily felt pain and started to cry. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Mom said. She heard Lily's cry and came to the living room. She saw Ben with a lot of blocks and Lily with a few. She saw Lily's hand was red and swollen. + +"Ben, you slapped Lily?" Mom said. "That is very bad. You hurt Lily. You have to say sorry and share the blocks." + +But Ben did not listen. He did not want to say sorry or share. He wanted all the blocks. He saw a nail on the floor and picked it up. He thought he could use it to poke Lily and make her go away. + +"Ben, put that nail down!" Mom said. "That is very dangerous. You can hurt yourself or Lily. Give me the nail." + +But Ben did not listen. He was persistent. He ran towards Lily with the nail in his hand. He tried to poke Lily with the nail. But Lily moved away and Ben tripped on the blocks. He fell on the nail and stabbed himself in the eye. He felt a lot of pain and started to scream. + +Mom ran to Ben and saw blood on his face. She was very scared and sad. She picked up Ben and took him to the car. She drove to the hospital. She hoped Ben would be okay. + +Lily stayed in the living room. She was very scared and sad too. She looked at the blocks and the nail. She did not want to play with them anymore. She wished Ben had listened and been nice. She wished they could have played together and had fun. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing was the train ride. The train was red and shiny and made a loud noise. It went around the park and showed them many things. + +One day, Sara and Ben went to the park with their mom. They ran to the train station and bought two tickets. They gave their tickets to the chubby man who worked there. He smiled and said, "Have a nice ride, kids!" + +Sara and Ben got on the train and found a seat. They waved to their mom, who waited for them. The train started to move and they cheered. They saw the pond, the flowers, the birds and the squirrels. They had so much fun. + +But then, something bad happened. The train stopped and the chubby man said, "Sorry, kids, the train is broken. We have to go back to the station. Please stay in your seats and don't worry." + +Sara and Ben were sad and scared. They wanted to finish the ride and see more things. They started to cry and whine. They said, "We don't want to go back! We want to keep riding! We want our tickets back!" + +The chubby man tried to calm them down. He said, "I'm sorry, kids, but it's not safe to ride a broken train. You can't have your tickets back, because you already used them. But you can come back another day and ride again." + +Sara and Ben didn't listen. They got angry and rude. They said, "No, we want our tickets back now! You are a bad man! You are a liar! You are a thief!" + +The chubby man got angry too. He said, "That's enough, kids! You are being very naughty and ungrateful. You should be happy that you got to ride at all. You should be polite and respectful. You should be sorry for what you said." + +But Sara and Ben didn't say sorry. They kept yelling and kicking. They made a big fuss. They made the other kids and their mom feel bad. + +The chubby man had an idea. He said, "Okay, kids, you want your tickets back? Fine. Here they are. But you know what? You can't ride the train anymore. Ever. You are banned from the park. You have to leave now and never come back." + +Sara and Ben were shocked. They looked at their tickets and then at the train. They realized what they had done. They had lost their favorite thing because of their bad behavior. They felt very sorry and ashamed. But it was too late. The chubby man took them to their mom and told her what happened. Their mom was very angry and disappointed. She took them home and punished them. They cried and cried. + +The moral of the story is: You should be thankful for what you have and not be greedy for more. You should be polite and respectful to others and not be rude and mean. You should say sorry when you make a mistake and not be stubborn and proud. Otherwise, you might lose what you love and regret it. +Anna was very happy. It was her birthday today. She had a big cake with four candles. She had many presents from her family and friends. She wanted to play with her new toys, but her mom said she had to tidy her room first. + +"But mom, it is my birthday!" Anna said. "Can I not tidy later?" + +"No, Anna, you have to tidy now. You have too many things on the floor. You will not find your toys if you do not tidy. And you have to make space for your new toys. It will not take long if you try hard. I will help you a little bit." Mom said. + +Anna did not like to tidy, but she wanted to play with her new toys. She decided to try hard and tidy her room. She put her books on the shelf, her clothes in the drawer, her dolls in the basket, and her blocks in the box. She threw away the trash and the broken things. She made her bed and put her pillow on it. She looked around and saw that her room was tidy and nice. + +"Wow, Anna, you did a great job! You succeeded in tidying your room. I am very proud of you. Now you can play with your new toys. And later we will have cake and sing happy birthday to you." Mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. I am happy too. I like my tidy room. And I like my new toys. And I like cake. And I like you." Anna said. She hugged her mom and smiled. She had a wonderful birthday. +Anna and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and dress up as princesses. One day, they went to Anna's house after school. Anna had a new doll that looked like a fairy princess. She had a pink dress and shiny wings. + +Lily wanted to play with the new doll. She asked Anna, "Can I hold her? She is so pretty." Anna said, "No, she is mine. You can play with the other dolls." Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "That is not fair. You have so many dolls. You should share with me." + +Anna did not want to share. She said, "No, you can't have her. She is special. Go away." Lily did not go away. She tried to grab the doll from Anna. Anna pulled the doll back. They both shouted and cried. They made a lot of noise. + +Anna's mom heard the noise. She came to the room. She saw Anna and Lily fighting over the doll. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you so noisy? You are supposed to be friends." + +Anna and Lily stopped fighting. They looked at Anna's mom. They felt ashamed. Anna's mom said, "You need to learn how to share and take turns. How about you play a different game? I have an idea. Why don't you pretend to be fairy princesses and go on an adventure? You can use these scarves and crowns and wands. Maybe you can find a magic flower or a friendly dragon. What do you think?" + +Anna and Lily liked the idea. They said, "Yes, that sounds fun. Thank you, mom." Anna's mom smiled. She said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you agree. Now, go and have fun. But please, be less noisy." Anna and Lily nodded. They took the scarves and crowns and wands. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They went to the garden and played as fairy princesses. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a small table and two chairs. They pretend to have tea and cake. + +"Would you like some tea, Ben?" Lily asks. She holds a toy cup and a toy pot. + +"Yes, please, Lily. Thank you," Ben says. He takes the cup and pretends to drink. + +They smile at each other. They are happy. + +Lily has an idea. She says, "Let's sing a song, Ben. Do you know 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'?" + +"Yes, I do, Lily. I like that song," Ben says. He nods. + +They put down their cups and hold hands. They look at the sky. They see some stars. They start to sing. + +"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky." + +They sing louder and louder. They have fun. + +But then they hear a noise. It is Lily's mom. She comes out of the house. She looks angry. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Ben? It is late. You should be in bed. You are making too much noise. You are waking up the neighbors," she says. + +She picks up Lily and Ben. They are heavy. She carries them inside. She puts them in their beds. + +"Good night, Lily and Ben. No more singing. Sleep well," she says. + +She turns off the light. She closes the door. + +Lily and Ben are quiet. They are sorry. They did not mean to be bad. + +They whisper to each other. + +"Good night, Ben. I had fun with you," Lily says. + +"Good night, Lily. Me too. You are a good friend," Ben says. + +They close their eyes. They dream of stars. +Sara loves to nap in the afternoon. She likes to snuggle with her teddy bear and dream of the moon. The moon is big and bright and beautiful. Sara wants to go to the moon someday and see the stars. + +But one day, Sara's brother Tom does not want to nap. He wants to play with his cars and make loud noises. He runs into Sara's room and jumps on her bed. He throws her teddy bear on the floor and laughs. Sara wakes up and feels angry. She cries and tells Tom to go away. + +Tom does not listen. He says he is bored and napping is silly. He grabs Sara's blanket and pulls it off her. He says he will use it to make a fort. Sara tries to get her blanket back, but Tom is stronger. He runs out of the room with the blanket. + +Sara feels sad and cold. She misses her teddy bear and her blanket. She wants to nap and dream of the moon. She gets up and follows Tom. She sees him in the living room, where he has made a messy fort with the blanket and some pillows. He is hiding inside and making car noises. + +Sara has an idea. She goes to the kitchen and gets a flashlight. She turns it on and shines it on the fort. She pretends it is the moon. She says in a loud voice, "Look, Tom, the moon is here! It is big and bright and beautiful. Do you want to see it?" + +Tom hears Sara and gets curious. He likes the moon too. He comes out of the fort and sees the flashlight. He says, "Wow, that is a cool moon. Can I see it closer?" + +Sara smiles and nods. She gives Tom the flashlight and says, "Here, you can hold the moon. But you have to be gentle and quiet. The moon likes to nap too." + +Tom takes the flashlight and looks at it. He sees it is not the real moon, but he likes it anyway. He says, "OK, I will be gentle and quiet. Can I nap with the moon?" + +Sara says, "Yes, you can. But you have to give me back my blanket and my teddy bear. They like to nap with me." + +Tom agrees. He gives Sara back her blanket and her teddy bear. He says, "I'm sorry I was mean to you. You can have your things back. Can we nap together?" + +Sara says, "Yes, we can. We can all nap together and dream of the moon." + +They go back to Sara's room and make a cozy bed with the blanket and the pillows. They snuggle with their toys and the flashlight. They close their eyes and nap. They dream of the moon and the stars. They are happy. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill of dirt with many ants on it. Tim wanted to poke the hill with a stick, but Sam said no. + +"Leave the ants alone. They are busy and they do not like to be bothered," Sam said. + +"Why not? They are just small and silly. I want to see what they do," Tim said. + +He did not listen to Sam and he poked the hill with his stick. The ants got angry and came out of the hill. They bit Tim on his hand and his leg. Tim cried and ran away. + +Sam followed him and helped him wash his bites. He said, "I told you not to poke the hill. The ants have a order. They work together and they help each other. They do not like it when someone messes up their order. You should respect them and their home." + +Tim felt sorry and he said, "You are right, Sam. I was wrong and I was mean. I will not poke the hill again. I will respect the ants and their order. I learned my lesson." + +Sam smiled and hugged him. He said, "That is good, Tim. I am glad you learned your lesson. Maybe next time, we can watch the ants from far away and see how they order their food and their babies. They are very smart and interesting." + +Tim nodded and said, "Yes, that sounds fun. Thank you, Sam, for being a good brother and a good friend." + +The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their bedroom. They have many toys and books and a big bed. They also have a door that they can open and close. + +One day, they decide to make a fort with their blankets and pillows. They put some chairs and a table in the middle of the room and cover them with the blankets. They use the pillows to make a soft floor. They think their fort is very cozy and fun. + +"Let's pretend we are in a castle," Anna says. "I am the princess and you are the knight." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we need a dragon to guard the door." + +They look around and see their stuffed animal, Rex. Rex is a green dinosaur with big teeth and a long tail. They think he looks like a dragon. + +"Rex can be our dragon," Anna says. "He can roar and scare away anyone who tries to enter our castle." + +They put Rex near the door and make him roar. They giggle and go inside their fort. + +But they don't know that Mom is coming to check on them. She hears the roar and wonders what is going on. She opens the door and sees the fort and Rex. + +"Hello, kids," she says. "What are you doing?" + +"Mom, you can't come in!" Anna says. "This is our castle and Rex is our dragon. He will bite you!" + +Mom smiles and plays along. She pretends to be scared of Rex and backs away. + +"Oh, no, a dragon!" she says. "Please, don't hurt me, brave knight and beautiful princess. Can I please see your castle?" + +Ben and Anna look at each other and nod. They like Mom and want to show her their fort. + +"OK, Mom, you can come in," Ben says. "But you have to be nice to Rex. He is our friend." + +Mom agrees and goes inside the fort. She praises their creativity and hugs them. They all have a good time in the castle. Rex roars happily. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many leaves. They want to have fun with the leaves. + +"Let's cover ourselves with leaves!" Ben says. "We can pretend we are animals!" + +"OK!" Lily says. "I want to be a lion!" + +They run to the hill and start to pile up leaves on their bodies. They make noises like animals and laugh. + +But then they hear a loud bark. A big dog is running towards them. The dog likes to chase things that move. + +"Uh-oh!" Ben says. "The dog is coming! He might think we are his toys!" + +"That's dangerous!" Lily says. "We have to get out of the leaves!" + +They try to shake off the leaves and run away. But the leaves are stuck to them. They look like big furry balls. + +The dog sees them and thinks they are fun. He jumps on them and tries to bite them. Ben and Lily scream. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +A man hears them and runs to the hill. He is the dog's owner. He sees the dog and the children. + +"Bad dog! Bad dog!" he says. "Leave them alone!" + +He pulls the dog away and puts a leash on him. He says sorry to Ben and Lily. + +"Are you OK?" he asks. "I'm so sorry. He didn't mean to hurt you. He just wanted to play." + +Ben and Lily are scared and angry. They have scratches and tears on their clothes. + +"That was not play!" Ben says. "That was mean!" + +"That was not fun!" Lily says. "That was scary!" + +The man says sorry again and gives them a hug. He says he will buy them ice cream to make them feel better. + +Ben and Lily are still upset, but they like ice cream. They say OK and go with the man. + +They learn a lesson. They will not cover themselves with leaves again. It is too dangerous. +Tommy liked to watch cartoons on TV. He liked the funny animals and the bright colors. He watched cartoons every day after school. But today, his mom said no. She said he had to do his homework first. She said cartoons were not good for his brain. + +Tommy was angry and sad. He did not want to do his homework. He wanted to watch cartoons. He thought his mom was mean and unfair. He decided to sneak to the living room and turn on the TV. He thought his mom would not notice. + +But his mom did notice. She heard the TV sound from the kitchen. She went to the living room and saw Tommy watching cartoons. She was very angry and disappointed. She turned off the TV and took away the remote. She said Tommy was naughty and dishonest. She said he could not watch cartoons for a week. + +Tommy cried and begged. He said he was sorry and he would do his homework. But his mom did not listen. She said he had to learn his lesson. She sent him to his room and closed the door. + +Tommy felt gloomy and lonely. He had no cartoons, no toys, no friends. He had only his homework and his tears. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had not watched cartoons. He wished he could go back in time and change his choice. But he could not. He had to face the consequences of his actions. He had to live with his bad ending. +Ben and Lily were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that their grandma had. They saw a big box with a sign that said "Halloween". They opened the box and found many scary things inside. There were masks, hats, capes, and pumpkins. + +"Look, Lily, a skeleton!" Ben said. He grabbed the skeleton and put it on his head. He made a funny noise and pretended to chase Lily. + +"Ah, Ben, you are silly!" Lily said. She laughed and ran away from Ben. She saw a witch hat and put it on. She grabbed a broom and waved it in the air. She said, "I am a witch and I will cast a spell on you!" + +Ben and Lily played with the Halloween things for a long time. They had fun and forgot about the time. They did not hear their grandma calling them for lunch. + +When their grandma came to the attic, she saw a big mess. There were Halloween things everywhere. Ben and Lily were still playing with the skeleton and the witch hat. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing?" their grandma asked. She was not angry, but surprised. + +"We are playing Halloween, grandma!" Ben and Lily said. They smiled and showed their grandma their costumes. + +"Playing Halloween, huh?" their grandma said. She smiled too. She said, "Well, you two are very creative, but you also made a very messy attic. How about we clean up first, and then we can have some lunch?" + +Ben and Lily agreed. They helped their grandma put the Halloween things back in the box. They said sorry for making a mess. Their grandma said it was okay, as long as they cleaned up. She said she was proud of them for using their imagination. + +They went downstairs and had some lunch. They told their grandma about their Halloween adventure. Their grandma listened and laughed. She said, "Maybe next Halloween, we can all dress up and have some fun. But for now, let's enjoy our sandwiches and cookies." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But today, they have to go to a meeting with Mom and Dad. The meeting is at a big house with many people. + +Anna and Ben do not want to go to the meeting. They want to stay home and play with their toys. They do not like to wear nice clothes. They think they are itchy and tight. + +"Anna, Ben, come here. It is time to get ready for the meeting. You have to wear these clothes," Mom says. She holds a dress for Anna and a shirt and pants for Ben. + +"No, Mom, no! We do not want to wear these clothes. We want to wear our pajamas. They are soft and cozy," Anna and Ben say. They run away and hide under the bed. + +Mom sighs. She looks at the clock. They have to leave soon. She tries to find Anna and Ben. She sees their feet sticking out from under the bed. + +"Anna, Ben, please come out. I know you do not like to wear these clothes, but they are only for the meeting. After the meeting, you can wear whatever you want. The meeting is important for Mom and Dad. We have to be jolly and polite to the people there. They are our friends and they help us with our work. Can you be jolly and polite for Mom and Dad?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben peek out from under the bed. They see Mom's face. She looks sad and tired. They feel sorry for Mom. They love Mom and Dad. They want to make them happy. + +"Okay, Mom, we will wear these clothes. But only for the meeting. And only if we can have ice cream after the meeting," Anna and Ben say. + +Mom smiles. She hugs Anna and Ben. She says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very good and sweet. I am proud of you. Yes, we can have ice cream after the meeting. Now, let's go and be jolly and polite." +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room with their toys. Tom had a new car that was very expensive. His dad gave it to him for his birthday. Lily had a doll that she loved very much. She got it from her mom. + +"Can I play with your car, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"No, it's mine. You can't touch it. It's too expensive. You might break it," Tom said. + +"Please, Tom. Just for a little bit. I'll be careful. You can play with my doll," Lily said. + +"No, no, no. Your doll is boring. Go away," Tom said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with the car. She thought Tom was mean. She waited until Tom was not looking. Then she grabbed the car and ran away. Tom saw her and shouted. + +"Hey, give me back my car. That's not yours. That's stealing," Tom said. + +He chased Lily around the house. Lily tried to hide, but Tom found her. He grabbed the car from her hands. He was very mad. He pushed Lily to the floor. Lily dropped her doll. The doll's head broke off. + +Lily started to cry. She looked at her doll. She loved her doll. Now her doll was broken. She felt very bad. + +"Look what you did. You broke my car. You scratched it. It's ruined. You're a bad sister. I hate you," Tom said. + +He threw the car on the couch. He didn't care about it anymore. He went to his room and slammed the door. + +Lily was still crying. She picked up her doll. She tried to put the head back on, but it didn't work. She hugged her doll. She wished Tom would say sorry. She wished he would forgive her. She wished they could play together again. But Tom didn't come out of his room. He didn't say anything. He didn't forgive her. He was still angry. Lily felt very lonely. She wished she had a nice brother. She wished she had a new doll. She wished she had never touched the car. But it was too late. She had made a big mistake. And she had to live with it. The end. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They saw a big truck with a picture of ice cream on it. They ran to the truck and asked for ice cream. + +"What flavor do you want?" the truck man asked. + +"I want chocolate!" Lily said. "Chocolate is brown and yummy!" + +"I want strawberry!" Sam said. "Strawberry is pink and sweet!" + +The truck man gave them each a cone with ice cream on top. They thanked him and went to a bench to eat. + +"Look at my cone!" Lily said. "It is so big and brown!" + +"Look at my cone!" Sam said. "It is so small and pink!" + +They licked their cones and smiled. + +"Can you imagine if we had different cones?" Lily asked. "What if you had a brown cone and I had a pink cone?" + +"That would be funny!" Sam said. "We could trade cones and try each other's ice cream!" + +They imagined swapping their cones and tasting different flavors. They laughed and pretended to make funny faces. + +They finished their cones and threw the paper in the trash. They hugged and said they were happy. + +They went back to playing in the park. They had a lot of fun with their cones and their imagination. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat some beef for lunch. They asked their mom if she had any beef in the fridge. + +"Sorry, kids, we don't have any beef today. We only have some eggs and cheese and bread. Do you want to make some sandwiches?" mom said. + +Lily and Tom did not like sandwiches. They liked beef. They made a sad face. + +"Please, mom, can we go to the store and buy some beef? We really want some beef!" they begged. + +Mom looked at the clock. It was almost noon. She did not have much time. She had to finish some work on her laptop. + +"OK, OK, I'll take you to the store. But we have to be quick. And you have to behave. No running, no shouting, no touching things. Do you understand?" mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They put on their shoes and coats and followed mom to the car. They were happy. They hoped the store had some beef available. + +They got to the store. Mom took a cart and pushed it inside. Lily and Tom sat in the cart. They looked around. They saw many things. They saw fruits and vegetables and cookies and juice. They saw milk and yogurt and butter and cheese. They saw chicken and fish and ham and bacon. But they did not see any beef. + +"Mom, where is the beef?" Lily asked. + +Mom looked at the signs. She saw one that said "Meat". She pushed the cart towards it. + +"Maybe it's over there. Let's go and see," mom said. + +They got to the meat section. They saw more chicken and fish and ham and bacon. They saw some sausages and some hot dogs and some burgers. But they did not see any beef. + +"Mom, there is no beef!" Tom said. + +Mom looked at the shelves. They were empty. She saw a sign that said "Sorry, no beef available today. Please come back tomorrow." + +"Oh, no. It seems they ran out of beef. I'm sorry, kids. We'll have to try something else. How about some burgers? They are made of beef, too," mom said. + +Lily and Tom looked at the burgers. They did not look like beef. They looked like brown circles. They did not want burgers. They wanted beef. + +"No, mom, we don't want burgers. We want beef!" they said. + +Mom sighed. She did not know what to do. She wanted to make her kids happy. But she also wanted to go home and finish her work. She wished they had some beef available. +Lily and Sam were playing on the beach. They liked to make sand castles and dig holes. They also liked to watch the big blue water and the white foam. Sometimes they saw fish and birds and boats. + +One day, they saw a big boat with a red cross on it. They wondered what it was. They asked their mom, who was sitting on a towel. + +"That is a helpful boat," mom said. "It helps people who are sick or hurt on other boats or islands. It has doctors and nurses and medicine." + +Lily and Sam thought that was very nice. They wanted to say hello to the helpful boat. They waved their hands and shouted, "Hi, helpful boat!" + +The people on the boat saw them and smiled. They waved back and said, "Hi, little friends!" + +Lily and Sam were happy. They recognized the voice of one of the people on the boat. It was their aunt Sara, who was a nurse. They had not seen her for a long time, because she was always working on the helpful boat. + +"Aunt Sara, is that you?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, it is me!" aunt Sara said. "I am so glad to see you! I miss you and love you!" + +Lily and Sam ran to the water and splashed. They wanted to hug aunt Sara, but she was too far away. They blew her kisses and said, "We miss you and love you too, aunt Sara! Thank you for being helpful!" +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play on the beach. They see the big waves and the surf. They want to go in the water. + +"Can we surf, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"No, surfing is for big kids. You are too small," Mom says. + +"But we can march!" Ben says. He holds Lily's hand and they march on the sand. They march like soldiers. They march to the water and back. They march and sing. + +"March, march, march, we are the best. March, march, march, we don't need a rest. March, march, march, we have fun. March, march, march, until the sun is done." + +Mom smiles and claps. She thinks they are very cute and interesting. She takes a picture of them. She says, "You are my brave marchers. I love you very much." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a red car. Lily has a pink scale. They pretend to drive and weigh things. + +One day, they see a cute puppy outside. The puppy is brown and fluffy. It has a blue collar. Tom and Lily want to pet the puppy. + +"Can we go outside, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. The puppy might not know you," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily run outside. They call the puppy. The puppy comes to them. It wags its tail. It licks their faces. + +"Hi, puppy! You are so cute!" Lily says. + +"What is your name?" Tom asks. + +The puppy barks. It does not answer. Tom and Lily do not mind. They hug the puppy. They play with the puppy. + +They bring their toys outside. They show the puppy their car and their scale. The puppy likes the car. It chases the car. It tries to bite the car. + +"Hey, that is my car!" Tom says. + +The puppy likes the scale. It jumps on the scale. It makes the scale move. + +"Wow, you are heavy!" Lily says. + +The puppy barks. It is happy. Tom and Lily are happy. They have a new friend. They love the puppy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lily climbed up the ladder and slid down. She laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Ben wanted to slide too, but he saw something shiny on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it. It was a spring. It was long and thin and had loops. Ben liked the spring. He stretched it and twisted it and made it bounce. + +"Look, Lily, I found a spring!" Ben said. He showed it to Lily. "It's cool, right?" + +Lily looked at the spring. It was filthy. It had dirt and grass and bugs on it. Lily did not like the spring. She made a face and said, "Yuck, Ben, that's gross! Put it down, it's dirty!" + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He liked the spring. He said, "No, Lily, it's not gross, it's fun! Watch this!" He pulled the spring hard and let it go. It flew in the air and landed on Lily's head. + +Lily screamed and shook her head. The spring got tangled in her hair. She cried and said, "Ben, you're mean! Get it off me, get it off me!" + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He did not mean to hurt her. He ran to her and tried to pull the spring off her hair. But it was stuck. He pulled harder and harder, but it did not come off. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry! I can't get it off!" + +Lily and Ben were both crying. They did not know what to do. They saw their mom coming. She heard their cries and saw their problem. She said, "Oh, no, what happened here? Come here, let me help you." + +She took the spring off Lily's hair. She was gentle and careful. She said, "There, there, it's okay. It's just a spring. It won't hurt you. But it's very filthy. You shouldn't play with it. Let's go wash your hair and hands, okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, mom. We're sorry, mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you're okay. But next time, be careful with what you find on the ground, okay?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Okay, mom." They learned their lesson. They threw the spring in the trash and went to wash up. They decided to play with something else next time. Something clean and safe. Like the slide. +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play outside, but it was too cold. They looked for something fun to do inside the house. They saw the freezer in the kitchen. It had a big door and a small door. + +"Let's open the freezer and see what's inside," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. It's very cold and icy," Ben said. + +They opened the big door and saw some food and ice. They opened the small door and saw more ice and a big bag. + +"What's in the bag?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's take it out and see," Ben said. + +They tried to pull the bag out, but it was very heavy and stuck. They pulled harder and harder, but it did not move. + +"It's too difficult. We can't take it out," Ben said. + +"Maybe we can open it here and see," Lily said. + +They looked for a zipper or a button, but they did not find any. The bag was closed with a knot. + +"Can you untie the knot?" Lily asked. + +"I can try, but it seems very tight," Ben said. + +He used his fingers to loosen the knot, but it was too hard. He used his teeth to bite the knot, but it was too cold. He used his feet to kick the knot, but it was too slippery. + +"It's impossible. We can't open it," Ben said. + +They heard a noise behind them. It was their mom. She saw them with the bag and the freezer. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We wanted to see what's in the bag, but we can't open it," Lily said. + +"That's because it's not a bag. It's a turkey. We're going to cook it for dinner," mom said. + +"A turkey? Like the bird?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, like the bird. But it's frozen now. That's why it's so heavy and hard. You have to thaw it first," mom said. + +"What's thaw?" Lily asked. + +"It means to make it warm and soft. Then you can open it and cook it," mom said. + +"Oh, I see. Can we help you thaw it and cook it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can help me. But first, let's close the freezer and clean up the mess," mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They closed the freezer and helped mom with the turkey. They learned a new word and a new thing. They were not bored anymore. They were happy. +Sara loves to skip. She skips in the park, she skips in the garden, she skips in the house. She skips with her friends, she skips with her dog, she skips with her mom. She thinks skipping is fun and makes her happy. + +One day, Sara finds a hat in her closet. It is a big hat, with a red ribbon and a yellow flower. Sara thinks it is a pretty hat, and she wants to wear it. She puts it on her head and looks in the mirror. She smiles and says, "I look like a princess!" + +She runs to her mom and shows her the hat. "Mom, look at my hat! Do you like it?" she asks. + +Her mom looks at her and smiles. "Yes, Sara, I like your hat. It is a very important hat. Do you know why?" she asks. + +Sara shakes her head. She does not know why. + +Her mom says, "This hat was my mom's hat. She gave it to me when I was a little girl, like you. She told me to wear it when I feel happy and proud. She said it is a special hat, that brings good luck and love. She also said to share it with someone I love, when I grow up. And now, I share it with you, Sara. You are my love, and I am proud of you." + +Sara hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you too. And I love this hat. Can I wear it today?" + +Her mom nods and says, "Of course, Sara. You can wear it today, and any day you want. But remember, it is not just a hat. It is a gift from your grandma, who loves you very much, even if she is not here. And it is a reminder of how special you are, and how much I love you." + +Sara feels warm and happy. She says, "I will remember, mom. And I will skip with this hat, to show how happy and proud I am." + +She kisses her mom and runs outside. She skips in the park, she skips in the garden, she skips in the house. She skips with her friends, she skips with her dog, she skips with her mom. She thinks skipping is fun and makes her happy. And she thinks her hat is the best hat in the world. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play and laugh together. Sometimes they tell jokes to make each other happy. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They think it is a good place to hide and scare their mom. + +They go inside the box and shut the lid. They wait and wait for their mom to come. They hear her footsteps and whisper to each other. They are ready to jump out and say "boo!". + +But their mom does not open the box. She walks past it and goes to the kitchen. Lily and Ben are confused. They wonder why their mom does not see them. They peek through a small hole in the box. They see their mom talking on the phone. She looks alert and serious. + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They think their joke is not funny anymore. They want to get out of the box and say sorry to their mom. But they cannot open the lid. It is stuck. They push and pull, but it does not move. They start to cry and yell for help. + +Their mom hears them and runs to the garage. She sees the box and opens it. She sees Lily and Ben inside. They are scared and sad. She hugs them and tells them she loves them. She says she was on the phone with their dad, who is away on a trip. She says he is coming home soon and he misses them a lot. + +Lily and Ben are happy to hear that. They say they miss their dad too. They say they are sorry for their joke. They say they wanted to make their mom smile. Their mom says she understands. She says she likes their jokes, but they have to be careful and safe. She says they can play with the box, but they have to leave the lid open. + +Lily and Ben agree. They thank their mom and give her a kiss. They go back to the box and play with their toys. They make up new jokes and tell them to each other. They laugh and have fun. They are best friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight. Lily is bossy. She wants to do everything her way. + +One day, they are helping Mom and Dad to put ornaments on the tree. The tree is big and green. It has lights and stars. Lily and Ben each have a box of ornaments. They are shiny and pretty. + +Lily says, "I want to put this one on the top. It is the best one. It is a fairy with wings." + +Ben says, "No, I want to put this one on the top. It is a rocket with fire. It is cool." + +They both try to reach the top of the tree. They stand on a chair. They pull and push. The chair wobbles. The ornaments fall. The tree shakes. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to the living room. They see the mess. They are not happy. + +Mom says, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? You are not being careful. You are not being nice. You are making a big problem." + +Dad says, "You need to share and take turns. You need to listen and help. You need to say sorry and hug." + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They say sorry to Mom and Dad. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They pick up the ornaments. They put them on the tree. They do not fight. They smile. The tree is beautiful. +Anna liked to learn new things. She liked to learn how to draw, how to sing, how to count. But today, she had to learn something boring. She had to learn how to be safe. + +Her mom took her to a big room with many chairs. There were other kids and moms and dads there. A man with a badge and a hat stood in front of them. He said he was a police officer. He said he wanted to teach them how to be safe from strangers. + +"Who are strangers?" Anna asked her mom. + +"Strangers are people you don't know," her mom said. "They might look nice, but they might not be nice. You should never go with a stranger, or take anything from a stranger, or talk to a stranger, unless I say it's okay." + +Anna nodded. She understood. But she was bored. She wanted to play, or draw, or sing, or count. She looked around the room. She saw a boy with a red shirt and a blue ball. He looked fun. He was not a stranger. He was a kid. + +She got up from her chair and walked to the boy. She smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. Can I play with your ball?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Sure, you can play with my ball. Do you want to bounce it, or roll it, or throw it?" + +Anna said, "I want to bounce it. Bouncing is fun." + +They started to bounce the ball together. They laughed and had fun. They learned how to share and how to take turns. They learned how to be friends. + +The police officer saw them and smiled. He said, "That's good, Anna and Ben. You are playing nicely. But remember, not all strangers are nice. You should always stay close to your mom or dad, and never go with a stranger, or take anything from a stranger, or talk to a stranger, unless they say it's okay." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. But they were not bored. They had learned something fun. They had learned how to be friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand. They made a big castle with a flag and a moat. They pretended they were the king and the queen of the castle. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud "Ahoy!" from the sea. They looked and saw a big boat with a skull and bones on it. It was a pirate boat! They saw a man with a hat, a hook and a parrot on his shoulder. He was the pirate captain. + +"Hello, little ones!" the pirate captain said. "Do you want to join my crew? We are very jolly pirates. We sing and dance and find treasure." + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want to go with the pirate. They wanted to stay in their castle. + +"No, thank you, Mr. Pirate," Lily said. "We like our castle. It is our treasure." + +The pirate captain laughed. He was not angry. He was a jolly pirate. + +"Very well, little ones," he said. "You have a nice castle. But can I ask you a favor? Can I borrow your flag for a while? Mine is old and torn. I will give it back to you later." + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They liked their flag, but they wanted to be nice to the pirate. He seemed friendly. + +"OK, Mr. Pirate," Ben said. "You can borrow our flag. But please be careful with it." + +"Thank you, little ones," the pirate captain said. "You are very kind. Here, take this as a gift." He gave them a shiny coin with a star on it. "It is a lucky coin. It will bring you good things." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They thanked the pirate captain. He took their flag and waved goodbye. He went back to his boat and sailed away. He put their flag on his boat and sang a jolly song. + +Lily and Ben looked at their coin. It was very pretty. They put it in their castle and hugged each other. They were happy. They had made a new friend. He was a jolly pirate. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big barrel near the slide. They ran to the barrel and looked inside. It was full of apples. + +"Wow, look at all the apples!" Ben said. "They look sweet and red. Can we have some?" + +Mia nodded. She liked apples too. She reached for an apple, but the barrel was too high. She could not get one. + +"Let me help you," Ben said. He climbed on the barrel and picked an apple. He gave it to Mia and took one for himself. + +They bit into the apples and smiled. They were sweet and juicy. + +"Who do you think put the apples in the barrel?" Mia asked. She was curious. + +Ben shrugged. He did not know. He looked around and saw a man with a truck. The man was wearing a hat and a apron. He had a basket of apples in his hand. + +"Maybe he did," Ben said. "Maybe he sells apples." + +The man saw Ben and Mia. He walked to them and smiled. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Do you like my apples?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They liked them very much. + +"Can we have some more?" Ben asked. + +The man laughed. He was kind. He gave them two more apples each. + +"Sure, you can have some more," he said. "But don't eat too many, or you will get a tummy ache. These are my special apples. I make apple pie and apple juice with them. They are very sweet." + +"Thank you, mister," Mia said. She was polite. + +"You're welcome, kids," the man said. "Enjoy the apples. And be careful with the barrel. It might roll away." + +Ben and Mia thanked the man again. They ate the apples and played with the barrel. They had fun in the park. They liked the sweet apples and the big barrel. They liked the man who gave them the apples. They liked each other. They were happy. +Lisa loved to design things. She liked to draw and cut and glue and make new things from old things. She had a big box of paper and crayons and scissors and tape and stickers and buttons and ribbons and feathers and more. She always had fun with her box of things. + +One day, Lisa went to class with her box of things. She wanted to show her teacher and her friends what she could design. She was very proud of her designs. She had made a hat, a necklace, a bracelet, a bag, a mask, a doll, and a car. She had used many colors and shapes and textures. She thought they were beautiful. + +But when she got to class, she saw that some of the other kids had different things. They had blocks and trains and cars and dolls and books and puzzles and games. They did not have paper and crayons and scissors and tape and stickers and buttons and ribbons and feathers and more. They looked at Lisa's box of things and they laughed. They said her things were silly and ugly and babyish. They said she could not play with them. They said she could not design anything good. + +Lisa felt very sad and angry. She did not like the other kids. She did not want to play with them. She wanted to go home with her box of things. She started to cry. She ran to her teacher and hugged her. Her teacher was very kind and compassionate. She did not laugh at Lisa's box of things. She said they were wonderful and creative and unique. She said she wanted to see Lisa's designs. She said she was very proud of Lisa. + +She also said that the other kids were wrong and mean and rude. She said they should not make fun of Lisa's box of things. She said they should be nice and respectful and curious. She said they should learn from Lisa's designs. She said they should share and play and have fun together. She said that was what class was for. + +She took Lisa's hand and walked with her to the other kids. She showed them Lisa's box of things and asked them to look and touch and ask questions. She told them to say sorry to Lisa and to invite her to play with them. She told them to be friends and to design things together. She told them that they could all learn and have fun with each other's things. + +The other kids listened to the teacher and did what she said. They looked and touched and asked questions. They said sorry to Lisa and invited her to play with them. They became friends and designed things together. They learned and had fun with each other's things. + +Lisa smiled and thanked the teacher. She was very happy. She liked the other kids. She liked to play with them. She liked to design things with them. She still loved her box of things. But she also loved their things. She thought they were all beautiful. +Lily was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She liked to add things with her blocks. She could make towers and bridges and houses. But she wished she had someone to share them with. + +One day, she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a big red truck. It had a siren and a light. It was an emergency truck. It stopped at the house next door. Lily saw some people get out. They had uniforms and tools. They ran into the house. + +Lily was curious. She wanted to know what was happening. She put on her shoes and coat and went outside. She followed the people to the house. She saw a hole in the wall. There was smoke and fire. The people were trying to put out the fire. Lily was scared. She wanted to help. + +She saw a boy sitting on the grass. He was crying. He had a bandage on his arm. He looked lonely. Lily went to him. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" + +The boy looked at her. He said, "I'm Ben. This is my house. It's on fire. I got hurt. I'm sad." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry. That's bad. Do you want to play with me? I have blocks. We can add them and make things." + +Ben said, "Really? You have blocks? I like blocks. Can we play with them?" + +Lily said, "Yes, we can. Come with me. My house is over there. It's not on fire. It's safe." + +Lily and Ben went to Lily's house. They played with the blocks. They added them and made things. They had fun. They became friends. They were not lonely anymore. +Sara likes to play with her pink doll. She gives her doll a name and a dress and a hat. She talks to her doll and makes her laugh. Sara is happy with her doll. + +But Tom does not like Sara's doll. Tom is Sara's big brother. He thinks dolls are silly and boring. He likes to play with cars and robots and guns. He thinks he has more power than Sara. He wants to make Sara cry. + +One day, when Sara is playing with her doll, Tom comes and takes it away. He says it is his doll now. He pulls the dress and the hat off the doll. He throws them in the trash. He laughs at Sara and her doll. + +Sara is very sad and angry. She tries to get her doll back. She shouts at Tom and hits him. But Tom is bigger and stronger. He pushes Sara away. He breaks the doll's head and arms and legs. He laughs more and more. + +Sara cries and cries. She has no doll and no friend. She feels alone and hurt. She wishes Tom would be nice to her. But Tom does not care. He thinks he is the best. He does not know how to share or love. He is a bad brother. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box. It is weird. It has many colors and shapes. + +"Let's see what is inside," Tom says. + +"OK," Jen says. + +They open the box. They find many toys. They are happy. They play with the toys. They forget everything else. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He says the box is his. + +"Hey, you kids! Give me back my box! It is not yours!" he says. + +Tom and Jen are scared. They do not know the man. They do not want to give him the box. + +"But we found it. It is ours now," Tom says. + +"No, it is not. It is mine. I left it here for a year. I was away. Now I am back. Give it to me!" the man says. + +He tries to take the box. Tom and Jen hold it tight. They pull and tug. The box breaks. The toys fall out. The man, Tom and Jen are sad. They look at the broken box and the toys. + +"I'm sorry," Tom says. + +"Me too," Jen says. + +The man sighs. He says he is sorry too. He says he was a toy maker. He made the box and the toys for his son. But his son died a year ago. He was too sad to keep the box and the toys. He left them in the park. He hoped someone would find them and enjoy them. + +Tom and Jen feel sorry for the man. They say they are sorry for his son. They say they liked his toys. They ask him if he can make more. + +The man smiles. He says he can. He says he will make more toys for them. He says he will teach them how to make toys too. He says he needs new friends. + +Tom and Jen smile too. They say they will be his friends. They say they will learn how to make toys. They say they will not forget him. + +They hug the man. They pick up the toys. They go with him. They are happy. They have a new friend. They have new toys. They have a new story. +Lily loved her pony. She named him Bounce, because he liked to bounce up and down when he ran. He had a pretty mane, with many colors. Lily liked to brush his mane and make it shiny. + +One day, Lily and Bounce went to the park. They saw many other children and animals. They saw dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits. They also saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Lily wanted to play with everything. + +"Can we go on the slide, Bounce?" Lily asked. + +Bounce nodded. He followed Lily to the slide. Lily climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. She looked down and saw Bounce waiting for her. + +"Ready, Bounce?" Lily shouted. + +Bounce neighed. He was ready. + +Lily slid down the slide. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and smiled. She landed on the ground and hugged Bounce. + +"That was fun, Bounce!" Lily said. + +Bounce agreed. He licked Lily's cheek and made her giggle. + +They played on the swing and the sandbox too. They had a lot of fun. They made new friends and shared their toys. They were happy. + +Lily and Bounce loved the park. They loved each other. They were a pretty pony and a pretty girl. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Anna had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but they were also making a lot of noise. + +"Shh, be quiet!" their mom said from the kitchen. "I'm trying to work on the computer. You can play, but don't shout or bang." + +Anna and Ben nodded, but they soon forgot. They started to pretend that the doll and the car were having a race. They made loud vroom and zoom sounds. They also moved their toys fast and bumped into the table and the couch. + +"Stop it, stop it!" their mom said again. She came out of the kitchen and looked at the mess. She was angry. She picked up the doll and the car and put them on a high shelf. "You can't play with these anymore. You're too noisy and you don't listen. Go to your room and be quiet." + +Anna and Ben felt sad and sorry. They didn't mean to make their mom mad. They wanted to play with their toys. They looked at each other and had an idea. They went to their room and closed the door. They took out some books and crayons. They decided to make their own stories and pictures. They used their words and their colors. They were still having fun, but they were also being quiet. + +Their mom heard the silence and wondered what they were doing. She finished her work and went to check on them. She opened the door and saw them sitting on the floor with their books and crayons. They looked up and smiled. + +"Look, mom, we made stories!" Anna said. She showed her mom a book with a drawing of a doll and a car. "This is about how they became friends and had a picnic." + +"That's very nice, Anna," their mom said. She hugged her and kissed her head. + +"Look, mom, we made pictures!" Ben said. He showed his mom a book with a drawing of a sun and a moon. "This is about how they shared the sky and made it light and dark." + +"That's very nice, Ben," their mom said. She hugged him and kissed his head. + +Their mom was happy and proud. She apologized for being angry and took them to the living room. She gave them back their toys and let them play. She also joined them and played with them. She held them by their waist and spun them around. They laughed and hugged. They had a good time. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a kite in the sky. The kite is red and yellow. It has a long tail. + +"Wow, look at the kite!" Tom says. "It is so high and pretty!" + +"I want to get the kite!" Mia says. "Can we get the kite, Tom?" + +Tom thinks. He sees a big tree near the kite. The kite is stuck in the tree. + +"Maybe we can get the kite from the tree," Tom says. "But we have to be careful. The tree is tall and the kite is far." + +Tom and Mia run to the tree. They look for a way to climb the tree. They find a low branch. Tom helps Mia to get on the branch. Then he gets on the branch too. + +They climb higher and higher. They see the kite closer and closer. They reach the kite. Mia grabs the kite. She is happy. + +"We got the kite!" Mia says. "We did it, Tom!" + +Tom is happy too. He smiles. He holds the kite with Mia. They climb down the tree. They run to the grass. They hold the kite in the air. They feel the wind. The kite flies. The kite is red and yellow. It has a long tail. Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. +Lily and Ben were playing with their vehicles in the living room. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue truck. They made noises and pretended to drive around the carpet. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm faster than you!" Lily said. + +"No, you're not, my truck is stronger than you!" Ben said. + +They raced and bumped their vehicles together. Lily's car hit Ben's truck and knocked it over. + +"Hey, that's not fair, you cheated!" Ben shouted. + +He grabbed Lily's car and threw it across the room. It landed on the couch and broke a wheel. + +"Ben, why did you do that? You broke my car!" Lily cried. + +She ran to the couch and picked up her car. She saw the wheel was loose and tried to fix it. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I was angry. I didn't mean to break your car." Ben said. + +He followed Lily and looked at her car. He felt bad for what he did. + +"Can you forgive me, Lily? I'll help you fix your car." Ben said. + +Lily looked at Ben and saw he was sorry. She was still sad, but she didn't want to stay mad at him. + +"Okay, Ben, I forgive you. But you have to be more careful next time. And you have to share your truck with me." Lily said. + +She gave Ben a hug and handed him her car. They worked together to put the wheel back on. + +"Thank you, Lily, you're a good sister. And you can play with my truck anytime." Ben said. + +They smiled and went back to playing with their vehicles. They were more organized and gentle this time. They had fun and learned to say sorry and forgive. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But it was very hot and sunny. They felt thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go to the shade," Sam said. "We can drink some water and rest." + +"OK," Lily said. They ran to a big tree. The tree had many green leaves. It made a cool and dark place under it. They sat down and drank from their bottles. + +"Do you remember when we saw the squirrel here?" Sam asked. He liked to remember things. + +"Yes, I remember," Lily said. "It was brown and furry. It ran up the tree and hid a nut." + +"It was funny," Sam said. "Maybe we can see it again." + +They looked up at the tree. They hoped to see the squirrel. But they did not see it. They only saw the leaves moving in the wind. + +"Maybe it is sleeping," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it is busy," Sam said. + +They waited and watched. They were patient. They wanted to see the squirrel. But they did not see it. + +"Maybe it is gone," Lily said. + +"Maybe it will come back later," Sam said. + +They decided to play some more. They got up and ran to the swings. They forgot about the squirrel. But the squirrel did not forget them. It peeked out from a hole in the tree. It saw them swinging and laughing. It smiled and went back to its nut. +Tom is a bald man who likes to wear a vest. He works at a big house with many doors and keys. He has to lock and unlock the doors for the people who live there. + +One day, he meets a little girl named Lily. She is wearing a pink dress and has curly hair. She is visiting her grandma, who lives in the big house. + +"Hello, I am Tom," he says to Lily. "What is your name?" + +"Hello, I am Lily," she says to Tom. "Why are you bald? And why do you wear a vest?" + +Tom smiles and says, "I am bald because I have no hair. And I wear a vest because I like it. It is warm and cozy." + +Lily nods and says, "I like your vest. It is blue and shiny. Can I touch it?" + +Tom says, "Sure, you can touch it. But be careful, do not pull it." + +Lily reaches out and touches Tom's vest. It feels soft and smooth. She likes it. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are nice." + +Tom says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are sweet." + +Then, Tom hears a bell. It is time to lock the doors. He says, "I have to go now, Lily. I have to lock the doors. It is getting dark." + +Lily says, "Okay, Tom. Bye bye. See you later." + +Tom says, "Bye bye, Lily. See you later." + +Tom takes his keys and goes to lock the doors. Lily waves to him and goes to find her grandma. They are both happy. +Sara and Ben were playing with marbles in the park. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them on the ground and see who could get them closer to a big rock. + +"Look, I have a blue marble. It is very pretty and shiny," Sara said, holding up her marble. + +"I have a green marble. It is better than yours. It is faster and smoother," Ben said, showing his marble. + +They took turns rolling their marbles, but Ben always won. Sara was sad and angry. She wanted to win too. + +"Ben, you are not fair. You always roll your marble first. You have more space and time. Let me roll first," Sara said. + +"No, I don't. You are just bad at rolling. You can roll first if you give me your blue marble. It is the only one I don't have," Ben said. + +Sara did not want to give her blue marble. It was her favorite. She liked how it sparkled in the sun. She thought Ben was mean and greedy. + +"No, I won't. It is mine. You have enough marbles. You can't have mine," Sara said. + +They started to argue and shout. They did not want to play together anymore. They paused and looked at each other with angry eyes. + +Then, they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing with those marbles?" the voice said. + +They turned around and saw an old man. He had a long beard and a cane. He looked very old and wise. + +"These are our marbles. We are playing with them," Ben said. + +"Can I see them?" the old man asked. + +They gave him their marbles. He looked at them carefully. He smiled and said, "These are not ordinary marbles. These are ancient marbles. They are very rare and valuable. They are from a long time ago, when people used to play with them for fun and luck. They have special powers and meanings. Do you know what they are?" + +Sara and Ben shook their heads. They did not know. + +The old man told them. He said the blue marble was the marble of peace. It helped people to be calm and kind. He said the green marble was the marble of growth. It helped people to learn and change. He said the other marbles had other powers too, like love, joy, courage, and wisdom. + +He said, "You are very lucky to have these marbles. They are not for fighting or trading. They are for sharing and caring. They can make you happy and strong, if you use them well. But you have to respect them and each other. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for arguing. They realized they were friends and they liked each other. They thanked the old man for telling them about the marbles. They asked him if he wanted to play with them. + +The old man smiled and said, "Sure, I would love to. But you have to roll first. I am too old and slow." + +They laughed and agreed. They rolled their marbles together, and had fun. They did not care who won or lost. They were happy and grateful. They learned a lot from the old man and the ancient marbles. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play with puzzles. They had many puzzles of different shapes and colors, but their favorite one was a big puzzle of a farm with many animals. Their mom had bought it for them with a lot of money, because it was an expensive puzzle. + +One day, Ben and Mia wanted to play with the farm puzzle, but they could not find all the pieces. They looked under the sofa, in the toy box, and in the closet, but some pieces were still missing. They started to argue and blame each other for losing the pieces. + +"You took the cow piece and hid it!" Ben yelled at Mia. + +"No, you took the pig piece and threw it away!" Mia yelled back at Ben. + +They were so loud that their mom heard them from the kitchen. She came to see what was wrong and saw the mess they had made. She was not happy. + +"Ben and Mia, why are you yelling at each other?" she asked. "And why is the puzzle incomplete?" + +Ben and Mia stopped yelling and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. They told her that they could not find some of the puzzle pieces and that they were angry with each other. + +Mom sighed and said, "You know, this puzzle was very expensive and I bought it for you because I love you and I wanted you to have fun. But puzzles are not just for fun, they are also for learning. You have to take good care of them and keep them together. And you have to share them and cooperate with each other. Yelling and fighting will not help you find the missing pieces, it will only make you sad and hurt your feelings. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Mia nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry for yelling and fighting. We love you and we love the puzzle. Can you help us find the missing pieces?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, I will help you. But first, you have to hug each other and say sorry." + +Ben and Mia hugged each other and said sorry. They felt better and happier. Then they followed mom to the kitchen, where she had found the missing pieces on the table. They were so happy to see them. They thanked mom and ran back to the living room. They worked together to finish the puzzle and admired the beautiful farm. They learned their lesson and never yelled or fought over the puzzle again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys and games in their room. But sometimes they fought over who got to play with what. One day, they had a big fight over a puzzle. Tom wanted to do the puzzle by himself, but Lily wanted to help. They yelled and pulled at the pieces until the puzzle broke. + +Mom heard the noise and came to their room. She was angry and sad. She said, "You two need to learn to share and be nice. If you can't play together, you have to play separate." She took Tom to the living room and Lily to the kitchen. She gave them each a book and said, "You can read these until you calm down and say sorry." + +Tom and Lily did not like to be separate. They missed each other and their toys. They did not like to read the books. They felt lonely and bored. They wanted to hug and make up. But they were too scared to leave their places. They did not want to make Mom more angry. + +The house was very quiet. There was no sound of laughter or fun. There was only silence. Tom and Lily felt sad and sorry. They wished they had not fought over the puzzle. They wished they could play together again. But they did not know how to fix it. They did not know how to say sorry. They did not know how to end the silence. They did not know how to be happy again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the forest. They had a secret spot where they built a fort with sticks and leaves. They also had a big bottle of juice that they shared when they were thirsty. + +One day, they went to the forest with their juice and their fort. They played hide and seek and tag and made funny noises. They had a lot of fun. But then, they heard a loud roar. It was a bear! + +The twins were very scared. They ran to their fort and hid inside. They hoped the bear would not find them. They heard the bear sniffing and growling outside. They hugged each other and whispered. + +"Lily, I'm sorry I drank most of the juice," Ben said. "I was very thirsty." + +"It's okay, Ben," Lily said. "I'm sorry I poured some of the juice on your shirt. I was trying to make you laugh." + +They smiled and said they loved each other. They wished the bear would go away. + +But then, they heard a familiar voice. It was their dad! + +"Hey, kids, where are you?" he called. "I came to pick you up. And I brought some cookies!" + +The twins were very happy. They crawled out of their fort and saw their dad. He had a big stick and a bag of cookies. He also saw the bear. + +"Wow, that's a big bear!" he said. "Don't worry, kids, I'll scare him away. You stay behind me." + +He waved the stick and shouted at the bear. The bear looked at him and then ran away. The twins cheered and hugged their dad. + +"Thank you, dad, you saved us!" they said. + +"You're welcome, kids, I'm glad you're safe," he said. "Now, let's go home and have some cookies. And maybe some more juice." + +They nodded and followed their dad. They left their fort and their juice in the forest. They were not sad. They were happy. They had a great adventure. And they had each other. +Ben and Mia went to the sea with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. But they wanted to see something else. + +"Can we see a dolphin, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe, if we are lucky," Mom said. "Dolphins are very smart and friendly. They like to jump and roll in the waves." + +Ben and Mia looked at the sea. They hoped to see a dolphin. They waited and waited. Then they heard a splash. + +"Look, there!" Dad pointed. "A dolphin!" + +Ben and Mia saw a white dolphin. It was big and shiny. It jumped out of the water and rolled in the air. It made a happy noise. Ben and Mia clapped and cheered. + +"Hello, dolphin!" they shouted. + +The dolphin heard them. It came closer to the shore. It looked at Ben and Mia with its black eyes. It smiled and nodded. It rolled again and splashed them with water. + +Ben and Mia laughed. They felt the water on their faces. They felt happy. They made a new friend. The white dolphin. +Lily was sick and had to go to the hospital. She was scared and did not want to leave her mom. She cried and held her mom's hand. A nurse came to take her to her room. The nurse was rude and did not smile. She said, "Stop crying, you are a big girl. You have to be brave and let go of your mom." + +Lily felt angry and sad. She did not like the nurse. She wished the nurse would vanish. She closed her eyes and said, "Go away, go away, go away!" + +When she opened her eyes, the nurse was gone. Lily was alone in the hall. She did not know where to go. She felt more scared and cried louder. She wanted her mom and the nurse back. + +Another nurse heard her cry and came to help her. The nurse was kind and smiled. She said, "Don't worry, sweetie. I'm here to take you to your room. Your mom is waiting for you. The other nurse had to go to help another child. She did not mean to be rude. She was just busy and tired." + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She realized that the nurse did not vanish because of her wish. She said, "I'm sorry, I was rude too. I did not understand. Thank you for being nice to me." + +The nurse hugged her and said, "It's okay, honey. We all make mistakes. The important thing is to learn from them and be kind to others. Come on, let's go see your mom." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She learned that being rude does not make things better. She learned that being kind and understanding does. She was happy to see her mom and the nurse. She said, "Thank you for taking care of me. I hope you have a good day." + +The end. +Ben and Mia were young friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to climb the hill and see the view from the top. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Ben said. "Maybe we can see the whole town from there!" + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Mia said. "The hill is steep and rocky. And we have to be back before dark." + +They took their backpacks and started to walk up the hill. They had to go around some bushes and trees and jump over some stones. They were having fun and talking to each other. + +"Look, there is a bird's nest!" Mia said, pointing to a branch. "Can you see the eggs?" + +"Yes, they are blue and speckled," Ben said. "But we should not touch them. The bird might get angry." + +They kept walking until they reached the top of the hill. They were tired and thirsty, but they were happy. They looked around and saw the view. They could see their house, the school, the park, and the river. They could also see the sun setting in the sky. It was very pretty. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Ben said. "We are so high up!" + +"I know, right?" Mia said. "We are like explorers!" + +They sat down on the grass and ate some snacks from their backpacks. They shared a bottle of water and a chocolate bar. They talked about what they saw and what they wanted to do next. + +"Maybe we can camp here for the night," Ben said. "We can make a fire and tell stories." + +"No, we can't," Mia said. "We have to go back. It's getting dark and our parents will be worried. And it might be cold and scary here at night." + +"But it's so fun here," Ben said. "We can see the stars and the moon. And we have a flashlight and a blanket. Please, let's stay a little longer." + +Mia did not want to stay, but she did not want to make Ben sad. She liked him and wanted to be a good friend. So she said, "OK, but only for a little while. Then we have to go back." + +They lay down on the blanket and looked at the sky. They saw some stars and a big moon. They felt cozy and happy. They did not notice that it was getting darker and colder. They did not hear the noises of the night. They did not see the shadows of the animals. + +They fell asleep on the hill. + +They never woke up. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a white dove on a tree. Lila wanted to touch the dove, but Tom said no. + +"Don't touch the dove, Lila. It is not a toy. It is a bird that can fly and sing. We should value the dove and let it be happy," Tom said. + +"But I want to see the dove up close. It is so pretty and soft. Maybe it will like me and stay with me," Lila said. She was careless and did not listen to Tom. She climbed the tree and reached for the dove. + +The dove was scared of Lila and flew away. But Lila did not stop. She jumped from the tree and tried to catch the dove. She fell to the ground and hurt herself. She cried and cried. + +Tom ran to Lila and tried to help her. He was sad and angry. He said, "Lila, you were very silly and mean. You did not value the dove or yourself. You made the dove go away and you made yourself hurt. Now we can't play anymore. I don't want to be your friend." He left Lila alone and went home. Lila was sorry, but it was too late. She lost the dove and her friend. She learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to look at the stars at night. They had a big book with pictures of stars, planets and other things in the sky. One night, they saw a bright light with a long tail in the sky. It was a comet. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "What is it?" + +"It's a comet," Lily said. "I read about it in the book. It's a big ball of ice and dust that goes around the sun very fast. Sometimes we can see it when it comes close to the earth." + +"Does it have a name?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, it does," Lily said. "It's called Halley's Comet. It's very unique. It only comes every 76 years. That means we are very lucky to see it. Maybe we won't see it again when we are old." + +"Wow, that's amazing," Tom said. "Can we make a wish on it?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "But we can try. Maybe it will come true." + +They closed their eyes and made a wish. Then they opened them and smiled at each other. + +"Can you tell me your wish?" Tom asked. + +"No, I can't," Lily said. "It's a secret. If I tell you, it won't come true. Can you tell me yours?" + +"No, I can't either," Tom said. "It's a secret too. But I hope your wish comes true." + +"Thank you," Lily said. "I hope yours comes true too." + +They hugged each other and watched the comet until it disappeared behind the clouds. They felt happy and special. They learned that some things in the sky are very unique and rare, and that they should appreciate them and share them with the ones they love. They also learned that some things in their hearts are very unique and rare, and that they should keep them and cherish them. They went to bed with a smile on their faces and a wish in their hearts. +One day, Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big truck with a long hose. The truck was making a loud noise and pumping oil from the ground. + +"Look, oil!" Sam said. "What is it for?" + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe for cars or planes." + +They wanted to see the oil better, so they went closer to the truck. But the truck driver saw them and shouted. + +"Hey, kids! Leave! This is not a place to play. The oil is hot and dirty. It can hurt you." + +Sam and Mia were scared. They ran away from the truck. They did not want to get hurt by the oil. + +They found a bench and sat down. They were sad and curious. + +"Why is the oil hot and dirty?" Sam asked. "Why does the truck driver need it?" + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe he is doing something unknown with it. Something we don't understand." + +They looked at the truck from far away. They wondered what the oil was for. They wished they could learn more. But they knew they had to leave the oil alone. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and stamps. They liked to make pictures with their stamps and show them to their mom and dad. + +One day, they found a big stamp that had a sun on it. They thought it was very pretty and wanted to use it. But their mom said, "No, this is not your stamp. This is my stamp. I use it for my work. You can use your own stamps, but not this one. It is very important. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded, but they were not happy. They wanted to try the sun stamp. They waited until their mom went to the kitchen. Then they took the sun stamp and ran to their room. They stamped the sun on their paper, on their books, on their toys, and even on their wall. They laughed and said, "Look, we made the sun rise!" + +But their mom heard them and came to their room. She saw the sun stamp everywhere and was very angry. She said, "Anna and Ben, you are very naughty! You did not listen to me. You used my stamp without asking. You made a big mess. You have to clean it up and say sorry. And you cannot use the sun stamp ever again. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They said, "Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry. We will clean it up. We will not use the sun stamp again." They hugged their mom and helped her wipe the sun off the wall. They learned their lesson and never touched the sun stamp again. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to jump on the big mattress that was on the floor. They pretended it was a trampoline or a boat or a castle. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Ben said. "I can do a part flip!" He tried to turn in the air, but he landed on his back with a thud. + +"Ouch!" he said. "That hurt!" + +Lily laughed. "You are silly, Ben. You can't do a part flip. You need to be graceful like me." She jumped on the mattress and did a smooth spin. She landed on her feet and smiled. + +"Wow!" Ben said. "You are graceful, Lily. How do you do that?" + +Lily shrugged. "I don't know. I just do it. Maybe you can do it too, if you try." + +Ben nodded. He wanted to be graceful like his sister. He jumped on the mattress again and tried to copy her spin. But he spun too fast and lost his balance. He fell off the mattress and bumped into the wall. + +"Ow!" he said. "That hurt more!" + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. "Are you okay, Ben?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. He rubbed his head. "I'm okay, Lily. But I think I need more practice." + +Lily smiled. "Don't worry, Ben. You will get better. You are brave and fun. And I love you." + +Ben smiled back. "I love you too, Lily. And I love our mattress. It's the best toy ever." +Anna loved to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She danced with her dolls, her dog, and her friends. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She danced all the time. + +One day, Anna saw a big castle on a hill. She wondered who lived there. She asked her mom, "Mom, can we go to the castle?" + +Mom said, "No, Anna, we can't. The castle belongs to the princess. She is very busy and does not like visitors." + +Anna was sad. She wanted to see the princess. She wanted to dance with her. She thought the princess must be lonely in the big castle. + +That night, Anna had a dream. She dreamed that she was in the castle. She saw the princess in a light dress. The princess was beautiful and kind. She smiled at Anna and said, "Hello, Anna. I have been waiting for you. Do you want to dance with me?" + +Anna was happy. She said, "Yes, princess, I do. I love to dance." + +The princess took Anna's hand and led her to a big hall. There was music and flowers and candles. The princess and Anna danced and laughed and spun. They danced all night. + +Anna woke up in the morning. She remembered her dream. She smiled and said, "Thank you, princess, for dancing with me. You are my friend." + +She got up and danced in her room. She danced with her dolls, her dog, and her friends. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She danced all the time. +Lily likes music. She likes to sing and dance. But she is shy. She does not like to sing and dance in front of other people. She only sings and dances in her room. + +One day, her mom takes her to a park. There are many people in the park. There are also many sounds. Lily hears music. She sees a man playing a guitar. He is singing a song. Lily likes the song. She wants to sing and dance too. + +But she is shy. She does not want to go near the man. She hides behind her mom. She whispers in her mom's ear. "Mom, I like the music. Can I sing and dance?" + +Her mom smiles. She says, "Of course, you can. You have a beautiful voice and you are a great dancer. Don't be shy. The man is very nice. He likes to share his music. Maybe he will let you join him." + +Her mom takes her hand. She walks with her to the man. She says, "Hello, sir. We like your music. My daughter Lily wants to sing and dance with you. Can she?" + +The man smiles. He says, "Hello, ma'am. Thank you for liking my music. Of course, she can. What is your name, little girl?" + +Lily is shy. She does not say anything. She hides behind her mom. She points to her name tag. It says, "Lily". + +The man says, "Lily, that is a lovely name. Do you know this song? It is called 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'. Do you want to sing it with me?" + +Lily nods. She likes that song. She knows the words. She comes out from behind her mom. She stands next to the man. She holds his hand. She sings with him. She also dances. She twirls and jumps. She is not shy anymore. She is happy. + +The man is happy too. He says, "You are a wonderful singer and dancer, Lily. You have made my music more beautiful. Thank you for joining me." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you for letting me join you. You are a wonderful musician. I like your guitar. Can I touch it?" + +The man says, "Sure, you can. But be gentle. It is very precious to me." + +Lily touches the guitar. She feels the strings. She plucks them softly. They make a sound. She likes the sound. She says, "Wow, this is cool. Can you teach me how to play it?" + +The man says, "Maybe another time, Lily. It takes a lot of practice and patience. But I can teach you a simple chord. Do you want to learn?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please." + +The man shows her how to hold the guitar. He shows her how to place her fingers on the strings. He shows her how to strum the guitar. He says, "This is a C chord. It is one of the most common chords in music. Can you try it?" + +Lily tries it. She strums the guitar. She makes a C chord. She is proud. She says, "I did it. I played the guitar." + +The man says, "You did it. You played the guitar. You are a natural, Lily. You have a gift for music. I hope you keep singing and dancing and playing. You have made my day, Lily. Thank you for sharing your music with me." + +Lily says, "You are welcome. Thank you for sharing your music with me too. You have made my day too. You are my friend." + +The man says, "You are my friend too, Lily. Can I give you a hug?" + +Lily says, "Yes, you can." + +The man gives her a hug. Lily gives him a hug back. They are happy. They are friends. They love music. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with yarn. Yarn is soft and long and has many colors. They can make shapes and animals with yarn. + +One day, Lily has a new yarn. It is cool. It is blue and green and shiny. It looks like water. Lily is happy. She wants to show Ben her cool yarn. + +She goes to Ben's house. She knocks on the door. Ben opens the door. He sees Lily and her cool yarn. + +"Hi, Lily!" Ben says. "What do you have?" + +"Hi, Ben!" Lily says. "I have cool yarn. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. He likes cool things. + +Lily gives Ben her cool yarn. Ben holds it in his hands. He feels it. It is soft and smooth and sparkly. He likes it. + +"Wow, Lily!" Ben says. "This is cool yarn. Where did you get it?" + +"My mom gave it to me," Lily says. "She said it is special yarn. She said I can share it with you." + +"Thank you, Lily!" Ben says. "You are a good friend. Can we play with it?" + +"Yes, we can!" Lily says. "Let's make something cool with it." + +They go to Ben's room. They use the cool yarn to make a fish. The fish is blue and green and shiny. It looks like it can swim. They are happy. They have fun with the cool yarn. +Lily was sick and had to go to the hospital. She was scared and did not want to leave her mom and dad. But they said they would be with her all the time and that the nurse would help her feel better. + +The nurse was very nice and had a bright smile. She gave Lily a sticker and a teddy bear. She said, "You are very brave, Lily. I will encourage you to do what the doctor says. It might hurt a little, but it will make you well soon." + +Lily nodded and held her teddy bear. She did not like the needle, but she did not cry. She listened to the nurse and the doctor. They said she had a bad bug in her ear and they gave her some medicine to kill it. + +After a while, Lily felt less pain and more sleepy. The nurse tucked her in a cozy bed and said, "You did very well, Lily. You can rest now and tomorrow you will go home. I am proud of you." + +Lily smiled and closed her eyes. She was glad the nurse was there to encourage her. She felt safe and loved. She dreamed of playing with her mom and dad and her teddy bear. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a medal on his shirt. The medal is shiny and has a star on it. + +"Wow, look at that medal!" Ben says. "I want one too!" + +"Me too!" Mia says. "Let's go and ask him." + +They run to the man and say hello. The man smiles and says hello back. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my medal?" the man asks. + +"Yes, we do!" Ben and Mia say. "It's very shiny and pretty. Where did you get it?" + +The man explains. "I got it from the army. I was a soldier and I helped people in a faraway place. They gave me this medal to say thank you." + +"That's very brave and kind of you!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says. "Can we touch it?" + +The man nods and lets them touch the medal. It feels smooth and heavy. + +"Thank you for letting us touch it," Ben says. + +"Yes, thank you," Mia says. "You are very popular, I bet. Everyone must like you." + +The man laughs and says, "Well, I don't know about that, but I have some friends who also have medals. Do you want to meet them?" + +Ben and Mia nod and say yes. The man takes them to a bench where some other men and women with medals are sitting. They introduce themselves and tell them stories about their medals. Ben and Mia listen and ask questions. They learn a lot and have fun. + +They are happy to meet the people with medals. They think they are very cool and nice. They say thank you and goodbye. They go back to play in the park. They pretend they have medals too. They are proud and happy. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was brown and had a long tail. Lily wanted to hug the dog. She liked dogs. + +"Can I hug the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +Tom shook his head. "No, Lily. The dog is weird. He might bite you. You have to behave and stay away from him." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the dog and tried to hug him. The dog did not like that. He growled and showed his teeth. He bit Lily on the arm. Lily screamed and cried. Tom ran to help her. + +The dog's owner came and took the dog away. He said he was sorry. He said the dog was not friendly. He said Lily should not hug strange dogs. + +Lily was hurt and scared. She had a big wound on her arm. Tom was sad and angry. He had a bad feeling. He wished Lily had behaved and listened to him. He wished the dog had not bitten her. He wished they had not played in the park that day. +Tim and Jen were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They had a jar to keep the bugs they found. + +"Look, Jen, I found a beetle!" Tim said. He showed her a shiny black bug with six legs and two wings. "It is very pretty. Can I keep it in the jar?" + +"No, Tim, you can't!" Jen said. She was angry. "That is my jar. You have your own jar. And beetles are not pretty. They are ugly and scary. Give it to me!" + +Tim did not want to give Jen the beetle. He liked it. He thought it was pretty. He held the jar tight. + +"Give it to me, Tim, or I will tell Mom!" Jen said. She tried to grab the jar from Tim. + +"Stop it, Jen, you are mean!" Tim said. He pushed Jen away. + +They were fighting over the jar when Mom arrived. She saw them and was not happy. + +"What are you two doing?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Tim has a beetle in my jar and he won't give it to me!" Jen said. + +"Jen wants to take my beetle and she says it is ugly!" Tim said. + +Mom looked at the jar and saw the beetle. She smiled. + +"That is a very special beetle, Tim," Mom said. "It is called a ladybug. It is not ugly, it is beautiful. And it is good for the garden. It eats the bad bugs that eat the plants. Do you want to keep it?" + +Tim nodded. He was happy. + +"Jen, do you want to see the ladybug?" Mom asked. + +Jen nodded. She was curious. + +Mom opened the jar and let the ladybug out. It crawled on Tim's hand and then flew away. + +"Wow, it is pretty!" Jen said. She was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tim, I was mean," Jen said. "Can we share the jar?" + +"I'm sorry, Jen, I was mean, too," Tim said. "Yes, we can share the jar." + +They hugged and said sorry. Mom was proud of them. + +They went back to playing in the garden. They looked for more bugs and flowers. They shared the jar and had fun. +Sam was a young boy who liked to imagine. He liked to pretend he was a superhero, a pirate, or a dinosaur. He had many toys to play with, but his favorite was his stuffed lion, Leo. + +One day, Sam and Leo were playing in the backyard. They imagined they were in the jungle, looking for food. Sam said, "Leo, I'm hungry. Let's find some steak to eat." Leo nodded and roared. They crawled on the grass, looking for steak. + +They saw a big, red ball. Sam said, "Look, Leo, a steak!" He ran to the ball and picked it up. He pretended to bite it. "Mmm, yummy!" he said. Leo followed him and pretended to bite the ball too. "Mmm, yummy!" he said. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was Sam's mom. She said, "Sam, Leo, what are you doing? That's not a steak, that's my tomato. I was going to use it for dinner." She took the ball from Sam's hand. + +Sam and Leo looked at each other. They felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were imagining we were in the jungle. We thought it was a steak." Sam's mom smiled. She said, "It's okay, I understand. You have a lot of imagination. But next time, please ask me before you take my food. How about I make you some real steak for dinner?" Sam and Leo nodded. They said, "Yes, please. Thank you, mom." They hugged her and went inside. They were happy. They still liked to imagine, but they also liked to eat steak. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with tools. They have a big box of tools. They have hammers, saws, screws, nails and more. + +One day, they want to make a birdhouse. They find some wood and a plan. They look at the plan and point at the parts they need. "We need this and this and this," they say. + +They start to work. They use the saw to cut the wood. They use the hammer and nails to join the wood. They use the screwdriver and screws to make a hole for the bird. + +They are almost done. They need to paint the birdhouse. They find some paint and brushes. They choose their favorite colors. "I want blue," Tom says. "I want red," Sam says. + +They paint the birdhouse. They make it look nice. They are happy. They find a place to hang the birdhouse. They use a hook and a rope. They make sure the birdhouse is fit and safe. + +They wait for a bird to come. They hope a bird will like their birdhouse. They are proud of their work. They are good friends. They like to play with tools. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy boats in the bathtub. They pretended that the boats were sailing to different ports around the world. Anna liked the port with the pretty flowers and the birds. Ben liked the port with the big ships and the cranes. + +"Look, Anna, my boat is faster than yours!" Ben said, making his boat zoom across the water. + +"No, it's not, Ben, my boat is smarter than yours!" Anna said, making her boat dodge and weave. + +They laughed and splashed each other, having fun. But then, Ben's boat hit the faucet and broke its mast. Ben was sad and cried. + +"Oh, no, Ben, I'm sorry, your boat is hurt!" Anna said, feeling sorry for her brother. + +She took his boat and looked at it. She saw that the mast was only bent, not broken. She had an idea. + +"Ben, don't cry, I can heal your boat!" Anna said, smiling. + +She took a rubber band and wrapped it around the mast, making it stand up again. She gave the boat back to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, your boat is fixed! It can sail again!" Anna said, proudly. + +Ben stopped crying and looked at his boat. He saw that the mast was straight again. He smiled and hugged Anna. + +"Thank you, Anna, you are the best sister ever! You healed my boat!" Ben said, happily. + +He put his boat back in the water and made it sail with Anna's boat. They continued to play and imagine different ports. They were both happy and had fun. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pie on a table near the swings. It smelled good and looked yummy. They wanted to try some, but they knew it was not theirs. + +"Who do you think made this pie?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Maybe it is for a party," Tom said. "Or maybe someone forgot it here." + +They looked around, but they did not see anyone. They felt hungry and curious. They decided to skip to the table and take a little bite. They thought no one would notice. + +But they were wrong. As soon as they reached the table, a loud voice shouted at them. It was the owner of the pie, a grumpy old man who was hiding behind a tree. He was very angry and had a harsh face. + +"Hey, you little thieves! Get away from my pie! I made it for myself, not for you!" he yelled. + +Lily and Tom were scared and sorry. They dropped the pie and ran away. They learned a lesson that day: never take what is not yours, or you might get in trouble. +Ben and Lily liked to play hockey in the park. They had sticks and a ball and they ran and hit the ball. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +One day, they saw a big pile of trash in the park. It was filthy and smelly and had cans and bottles and papers. Ben and Lily did not like the trash. They wanted a clean park. + +They saw a man with a bag and a stick. He was picking up the trash and putting it in the bag. He looked tired and sad. + +"Hello, sir," Ben said. "Why are you picking up the trash?" + +"Hello, kids," the man said. "I work for the park. I have to pick up the trash because some people are not nice. They throw their trash in the park and make it filthy. They do not care about the park or the animals or the plants or the people who play here." + +"That is not good," Lily said. "We like the park. We play hockey here. We do not want a filthy park." + +"Can we help you?" Ben asked. + +The man smiled. "That is very kind of you. Yes, you can help me. Here, take this bag and this stick. You can pick up some trash and put it in the bag. Be careful not to touch anything sharp or dirty." + +Ben and Lily took the bag and the stick and started to pick up the trash. They worked hard and filled the bag. They felt happy and proud. + +"Thank you, kids," the man said. "You did a great job. You made the park cleaner and nicer. You are good kids. You care about the park and the environment. You are good hockey players, too. You have good skills and good hearts." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They thanked the man and gave him the bag. They took their sticks and ball and went to play hockey. They enjoyed the park more than ever. They learned a lesson. They learned to respect the park and to help others. They learned to be good citizens. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a cute bug. It has many legs and a shiny shell. It crawls on a leaf. + +"Look, Ben, a bug!" Anna says. + +"Wow, a bug!" Ben says. + +They crawl closer to the bug. They want to touch it. They are curious. + +"Hello, bug," Anna says. "What is your name?" + +The bug does not answer. It crawls away. + +"Where are you going, bug?" Ben asks. + +The bug does not answer. It crawls faster. + +Anna and Ben follow the bug. They have many questions. They want to be friends with the bug. + +But the bug does not want to play. It crawls under a rock. + +"Bye, bug," Anna says. + +"Bye, bug," Ben says. + +They crawl back to their toys. They are a little sad. But they are still happy. They have each other. They are twins. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and slide and swing. Sara has a furry hat that her grandma made for her. It is pink and soft and warm. + +"Look at my hat, Ben!" Sara says. "It is so pretty and cozy. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, I like it, Sara. It is a nice hat. Can I try it on?" Ben asks. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't lose it or drop it," Sara says. She gives her hat to Ben. He puts it on his head. It is big for him, but he likes how it feels. + +They run to the slide and take turns sliding down. They laugh and have fun. But then, a big wind comes and blows Ben's hat off his head. It flies away in the air. + +"Oh no! My hat!" Sara cries. "Where did it go?" + +They look around and see the hat landing on a tree. It is high and far. They can't reach it. + +"Help! Help! We need to get the hat!" Ben shouts. + +They run to the tree and try to climb it. But it is too hard and slippery. They can't get up. + +They search for someone who can help them. They see a man with a ladder. He is fixing a light. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can you help us?" Sara asks. "Our hat is on the tree. Can you get it for us?" + +The man looks at the tree and sees the furry hat. He smiles and nods. + +"Sure, I can help you. Don't worry. I'll get your hat," he says. He puts his ladder against the tree and climbs up. He reaches the hat and takes it down. He gives it to Sara. + +"Here you go, little girl. Here is your hat. It is a very nice hat. You should keep it safe," he says. + +"Thank you, thank you, sir. You are very kind. We are sorry for the trouble," Sara says. She puts her hat on her head. It is still warm and soft. + +Ben says thank you too. He is glad they got the hat back. + +They wave goodbye to the man and run back to the slide. They play some more and have fun. They are happy and grateful. They love their furry hat. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend to be married. They have a big cake and a ring. They say "I do" and hug. + +But then Ben says he wants to play something else. He wants to play cars. He has a red car and a blue car. He says Sara can have the pink car. + +Sara does not want to play cars. She wants to play more pretend. She says Ben has to pay her if he wants to play cars. She says he has to give her the ring and the cake. + +Ben does not want to pay Sara. He says the ring and the cake are his. He says they are only pretend. He says Sara is being silly. + +Sara and Ben start to argue. They yell and cry. They are not friends anymore. They are very sad. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the ring and the cake and the cars. She asks them what they are doing. She tells them they are playing pretend. She tells them they do not have to pay each other. She tells them they can share and take turns. She tells them they can play both pretend and cars. She tells them they are still friends. + +Sara and Ben listen to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play both pretend and cars. They are happy again. They have fun. Mom smiles and watches them. She is proud of them. +Sara likes to play with yarn. She has many colors of yarn in her box. She makes things with yarn, like hats and scarves and dolls. She is happy when she plays with yarn. + +One day, Sara finds a new ball of yarn in her box. It is red and soft and shiny. Sara thinks it is very pretty. She wants to make something with it. She takes it out of the box and starts to roll it on the floor. + +But then, she sees something move in the yarn. It is a big, black spider. The spider is smelly and hairy and scary. Sara does not like spiders. She is afraid of spiders. She drops the yarn and screams. + +Mom hears Sara scream. She runs to see what is wrong. She sees Sara crying and pointing at the yarn. She sees the spider crawling out of the yarn. She picks up the spider and puts it outside. She hugs Sara and tells her it is okay. + +Sara is still scared, but she feels better. Mom gives her a cookie and a glass of milk. She tells her the spider was just looking for a warm place to sleep. She tells her the yarn is still good and she can make something with it. Sara smiles and says thank you. She decides to make a spider hat with the red yarn. She thinks it will be funny. +Lily likes to go to the park with her mom. She likes to see the flowers, the swings, and the pigeons. The pigeons are gray and white birds that walk on the ground and fly in the sky. Sometimes they make funny noises. + +One day, Lily sees a big pigeon on the grass. It is bigger than the other pigeons. It has a red ring on its leg. Lily wants to touch it. She runs to the big pigeon, but it flies away. Lily runs after it, but it flies too fast. Lily is sad. + +Mom sees Lily and calls her name. She tells Lily to pause and come back. She says the big pigeon is not a pet. It is a racing pigeon. It has a red ring because it belongs to someone who trains it to fly very far and very fast. It is not a friend for Lily. + +Lily pauses and listens to mom. She does not understand what a racing pigeon is, but she understands that it is not a pet. She says sorry to mom and to the big pigeon. She hopes the big pigeon is happy and finds its home. + +Mom hugs Lily and smiles. She says it is okay to be curious, but it is also important to be careful. She says there are other things to see and do in the park. She asks Lily if she wants to feed the other pigeons some bread. Lily nods and smiles. She likes the other pigeons. They are not big, but they are friendly. +Tim and Lily were at the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the seesaw and the slide. The slide was big and shiny and had a curve at the end. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tim said to Lily. "It's fun and fast!" + +"Okay!" Lily said. She followed Tim to the slide. They climbed up the steps and waited for their turn. + +When it was Tim's turn, he sat on the slide and pushed himself down. He went zooming down the slide and felt the wind in his hair. He laughed as he reached the end and landed on the soft grass. + +"Wow, that was cool!" he said. He looked up at Lily and waved. "Come on, Lily, it's your turn!" + +Lily nodded and sat on the slide. She was a little scared, but she wanted to try. She pushed herself down and felt the slide under her. She went faster and faster and reached the curve. + +But then, something bad happened. There was a big blob of jelly on the slide. Someone had left their snack there and it had melted in the sun. Lily slid right into the jelly and got sticky and messy. She screamed as she slid off the end and landed on the grass. + +"Yuck!" she said. She looked at her clothes and her hair. They were covered in jelly. She felt wet and sticky and gross. She started to cry. + +Tim ran to her and tried to help. He wiped some of the jelly off her face and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't see the jelly. Are you okay?" + +Lily shook her head and sobbed. "No, I'm not okay. I'm ugly and dirty and I don't like the slide anymore!" + +Mom heard Lily's cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Tim and the jelly on the slide. She frowned and said, "Oh, no, what a mess! Who left their jelly here? That was very naughty and careless!" + +She hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You're not ugly. You're just a little sticky. We'll clean you up and change your clothes. And you can still like the slide. It was just an accident. Next time, we'll check the slide before we go on it, okay?" + +Lily nodded and sniffed. She felt a little better. She said, "Okay, Mom. Thank you, Tim. I'm sorry I cried." + +Tim smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry you got jelly on you. You're still my sister and I love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's very sweet, Tim. I love you both. Now, let's go home and get cleaned up. And maybe we can have some ice cream on the way. How does that sound?" + +Tim and Lily cheered and said, "Yes, please!" + +They held Mom's hand and walked away from the park. They left the slide and the jelly behind. They hoped that someone would clean it up soon. They didn't want anyone else to have a bad slide. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were friends and had adventures. Lily had a pink doll with long hair and Ben had a blue doll with a hat. + +"Let's go to the park with our dolls," Lily said. "We can swing and slide and have fun." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to be careful. There are big dogs in the park. They might bite our dolls." + +They put their dolls in a basket and walked to the park. They saw a big dog near the gate. It was black and furry and had sharp teeth. It saw the basket and ran towards them. + +"Help!" Lily screamed. "The dog wants our dolls!" + +Ben was scared. He dropped the basket and ran away. The dog grabbed the pink doll and shook it. The doll's hair came off and its eyes popped out. Lily cried and ran after Ben. + +"Ben, why did you leave me?" Lily asked. "You made the dog hurt my doll. You are a bad friend." + +Ben felt ashamed. He knew he was wrong. He wanted to say sorry, but he could not find the words. He saw the dog run away with the blue doll in its mouth. He felt a shock in his chest. He loved his doll. He suffered a lot. + +"Lily, I'm sorry," Ben finally said. "I was afraid of the dog. I didn't mean to make you sad. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw his tears and his sad face. She felt sorry for him. She hugged him and said, "It's OK, Ben. I forgive you. You are still my friend. But we need new dolls." +Anna loved to fly her kite on sunny days. She ran and ran with the kite in her hand, and watched it soar high in the sky. She felt happy and free, like a bird. + +But one day, the wind was too strong. Anna's kite flew away from her, and got stuck in a big tree. Anna tried to pull it back, but it was no use. She felt sad and angry, and started to cry. + +"Anna, what's wrong?" her mom asked, as she came to the park. She saw Anna's kite in the tree, and understood. "Don't worry, sweetie. We'll get your kite back. Let me help you." + +Mom took a long stick, and reached for the kite. She poked and poked, until the kite came loose. It fell to the ground, and Anna ran to pick it up. She hugged it, and smiled. + +"Thank you, mom. You're the best!" she said. + +"You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you're happy. But now, we should go home. It's getting late, and you look tired." + +Anna nodded. She was tired, but also happy. She had her kite back, and her mom with her. She held mom's hand, and walked home. She looked at the sky, and saw the stars. She wondered if they could soar, too. +Tom and Anna were friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big book on a bench. It had many pictures and words. + +"Look, a story book!" Tom said. "Let's read it." + +Anna nodded. She liked stories. They sat on the bench and opened the book. They saw a story about a lion and a mouse. + +The lion was big and strong. The mouse was small and weak. The lion caught the mouse and wanted to eat him. The mouse said, "Please, let me go. One day, I will help you." + +The lion laughed. He said, "How can you help me? You are too small. But I am cheerful today. I will let you go. Go away, little mouse." + +Tom and Anna wondered what would happen next. They turned the page. But the next page was torn. They could not see the rest of the story. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "Who did this? I want to know the end of the story." + +"Me too," Anna said. "Maybe the mouse did help the lion. Maybe they became friends." + +They looked around. They saw a boy with a scissors. He was cutting the pages of another book. He had a mean smile. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom shouted. "You are ruining the books!" + +The boy looked at them. He said, "So what? I don't like books. They are boring. I like to cut them. It is fun." + +He ran towards them with the scissors. He wanted to cut their book too. + +Tom and Anna were scared. They dropped the book and ran away. They cried for help. But no one heard them. The boy caught them and cut their hair and clothes. He laughed and laughed. + +Tom and Anna were sad and hurt. They lost their book and their fun. They wished they never saw the book. They wished they never met the boy. They wished they had a good story with a good ending. +Lily loved ponies. She had many pony toys in her room. She liked to play with them and make them run and jump. She wished she had a real pony to ride and hug. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. We are going to the farm today. Do you want to see some animals?" Lily was very happy. She hoped she would see some ponies at the farm. + +When they got to the farm, Lily saw many animals. She saw cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, and ducks. She liked them all, but she looked for ponies. She saw a big horse, but it was too big for her. She saw a donkey, but it was too loud for her. She saw a goat, but it was too naughty for her. + +Then, she saw it. A small, brown pony with a white mane and tail. It was adorable. It looked at her with big, sweet eyes. Lily ran to the pony and said, "Hello, pony. You are so cute. Can I pet you?" The pony nodded and nuzzled her hand. Lily felt its soft fur and warm breath. She was so happy. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can I ride the pony? Please, please, please?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can, Lily. But you have to be careful and hold on tight. The pony is very gentle, but it can run fast." Lily nodded and grabbed the pony's mane. Her mom helped her climb on the pony's back. The pony started to walk slowly around the farm. Lily felt like she was flying. She said, "Thank you, pony. You are the best. I love you." The pony neighed and licked her cheek. Lily hugged the pony and smiled. She had the best day ever. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with toy guns. They would pretend to shoot at each other and make loud noises. One day, they saw a big house with a lot of books on the shelves. They wondered who lived there and what the books were about. + +"Let's go inside and see," Tom said. "Maybe we can find some treasure or something." + +Sam was not sure. He thought it was rude to go into someone else's house without asking. But he followed Tom anyway. They sneaked into the house and looked around. They saw a lot of nice things, like paintings, statues, and jewels. They also saw a lot of books, some old and some new. + +"Wow, this person must be very wealthy," Tom said. "Look at all these books. They must be worth a lot of money. Let's take some and sell them." + +Sam felt scared. He knew it was wrong to steal. He tried to stop Tom, but Tom did not listen. He grabbed a book from the shelf and put it in his backpack. He reached for another one, but then he heard a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" the voice said. It was a man who lived in the house. He had come back from work and saw the boys in his library. He was angry and surprised. He also had a real gun in his hand. + +Tom and Sam were terrified. They dropped the book and ran to the door. But the man was faster. He pointed the gun at them and shouted, "Stop, or I'll shoot!" + +Tom and Sam stopped. They were crying and shaking. They begged the man not to shoot them. They said they were sorry and they would never do it again. + +The man looked at them and sighed. He lowered the gun and said, "You two are very lucky. I could have shot you, but I didn't. Do you know why?" + +Tom and Sam shook their heads. + +"Because I love books," the man said. "Books are not just things. They are stories, ideas, and knowledge. They are precious and priceless. They teach us many things, like how to be good, kind, and brave. They are not for stealing or selling. They are for reading and sharing. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nodded. + +"Good," the man said. "Now, I will not call the police, but you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never steal again, and that you will read more books. Books can make you richer than money. They can make you smarter, happier, and better. Will you promise me that?" + +Tom and Sam nodded again. They said they were sorry and they thanked the man. The man gave them each a book and told them to go home. He also told them to come back anytime, but only if they asked first. + +Tom and Sam left the house and walked home. They felt ashamed and grateful. They decided to keep their promise and read more books. They also decided to be more careful and respectful. They learned a valuable lesson that day. They learned that books are more than just books. They are friends. +Tom was a pilot. He liked to fly big planes in the sky. He had a cute hat and a cute badge. He had many friends who were pilots too. + +One day, Tom had to fly a plane to a far place. He said goodbye to his friends and got on the plane. He checked all the buttons and levers. He was ready to go. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was a bird. The bird hit the window of the plane. Tom was scared. He did not want to fly anymore. He wanted to quit. + +He called the tower on the radio. He said, "I want to quit. I do not want to fly. A bird hit the window. I am scared." + +The tower said, "Do not quit, Tom. You are a good pilot. You can fly. The bird did not break the window. You are safe. Just follow the instructions. We will help you." + +Tom listened to the tower. He calmed down. He followed the instructions. He flew the plane to the far place. He landed the plane safely. He was happy. + +He thanked the tower. He said, "I am sorry I wanted to quit. You were right. I am a good pilot. I can fly. Thank you for helping me." + +The tower said, "You are welcome, Tom. You did a great job. We are proud of you. You are a brave pilot. And you have a cute hat and a cute badge." +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. Anna was very brave and Ben was very dependable. They always helped each other and shared their toys. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was not friendly. It barked and growled at them. Anna and Ben were scared. They ran away from the dog, but the dog chased them. They tried to find a safe place, but the dog was faster. + +"Help! Help!" Anna and Ben shouted. They hoped someone would hear them and save them. + +Then they saw a man. The man was wearing a blue uniform and a shiny badge. He was a police officer. He heard their cries and saw the dog. He ran towards them with a whistle and a leash. + +"Stop! Bad dog!" the police officer said. He blew his whistle and the dog stopped. The dog was afraid of the whistle. The police officer put the leash on the dog and took it away. + +"Are you okay, kids?" the police officer asked. He checked Anna and Ben for any injuries. + +"We're okay, thank you!" Anna and Ben said. They hugged each other and smiled. They were happy and relieved. + +"You're very brave, kids. And very lucky. That dog could have hurt you. You should always be careful around strange animals. They can cause you pain." the police officer said. He gave them some stickers and a hug. + +"Thank you, officer. You're very dependable. You saved us from the dog." Anna and Ben said. They thanked him again and waved goodbye. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and to stick together. They also learned to appreciate the people who help them and protect them. They were still best friends. And they still liked to play in the park. But they always looked out for each other and for any danger. +Tom and Anna like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, bridges, houses and more with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a huge tower with all their blocks. They work together and stack the blocks on top of each other. They try to make a pattern with the colors. They use red, blue, yellow and green blocks. + +"Look, Anna, our tower is so high!" Tom says. "We are good at making patterns. Red, blue, yellow, green. Red, blue, yellow, green." + +"Yes, Tom, our tower is very pretty. And very huge. I wonder how high we can make it." Anna says. + +They keep adding more blocks to their tower. They are careful not to make it fall. They are having fun. + +But then, Max comes in. Max is Tom's little brother. He is only two years old. He sees the huge tower of blocks. He likes the colors. He wants to play with the blocks. + +He runs to the tower and grabs a green block. He pulls it out. The tower wobbles. Tom and Anna see him. + +"Max, no!" Tom shouts. "Don't touch our tower! You will make it fall!" + +"Max, mind!" Anna says. "We worked hard on our tower. It is our tower. Go play with something else!" + +But Max does not listen. He does not understand. He likes the blocks. He wants more. He grabs another block. A yellow one. He pulls it out. The tower wobbles more. Some blocks fall. + +Tom and Anna are sad and angry. They run to Max and try to stop him. But it is too late. The tower falls. All the blocks crash to the floor. The pattern is gone. The huge tower is gone. + +Max laughs. He thinks it is funny. He claps his hands. He picks up some blocks and throws them in the air. + +Tom and Anna cry. They hug each other. They look at their broken tower. They are not happy. They wish Max would mind. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had many toys, but they also liked to imagine things. Sometimes they imagined they were pirates, or astronauts, or superheroes. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to imagine it was a castle, and they took turns being the king or the queen. They had fun making up rules and giving orders to each other. + +But soon, they started to argue. Tom wanted to be the king all the time, and Lily wanted to be the queen all the time. They both wanted the best toys and the most pillows. They shouted and pushed and pulled at the box. + +"Stop it!" said Mom, who heard the noise. "You are being very bitter and selfish. You should share and take turns. The box is big enough for both of you. If you can't play nicely, you will have to go inside and do your homework." + +Tom and Lily did not want to do their homework. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized they were being silly and mean. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Can we still play with the box?" asked Tom. + +"Of course you can," said Mom. "But remember, it's more fun to imagine together than to fight alone." + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They went back to the box and imagined it was a spaceship. They pretended to fly to the moon and have adventures. They shared and took turns and had a lot of fun. They learned that being kind and generous is better than being bitter and selfish. +Ben liked to number his toys. He had one car, two dolls, three balls, four books and five blocks. He put them in a line and counted them every day. He was proud of his toys and did not like to share them. + +One day, a new boy came to play with Ben. His name was Sam. Sam saw Ben's toys and wanted to play with them too. He asked Ben if he could have a car. Ben said no. He asked Ben if he could have a doll. Ben said no. He asked Ben if he could have a ball. Ben said no. He asked Ben if he could have a book. Ben said no. He asked Ben if he could have a block. Ben said no. + +Sam was angry. He did not like Ben. He said to Ben, "If you do not let me play with your toys, I will break them. I will throw them and smash them and rip them. That is my threat." Ben was scared. He did not want Sam to break his toys. He did not know what to do. + +Ben's mom heard Sam's threat. She came to the room and saw Ben and Sam. She was not happy. She said to Sam, "You are not a nice boy. You are a bitter boy. You cannot play with Ben's toys. You cannot play with Ben. You have to go home now." She took Sam by the hand and led him to the door. She said to Ben, "I am sorry, Ben. Sam is not a good friend. You can play with your toys. You can number them again. I love you, Ben." Ben hugged his mom. He was glad she came. He was glad Sam was gone. He was glad he had his toys. He put them in a line and counted them again. He smiled. He was happy. +Lily liked to write. She had a big book and a red pen. She wrote her name, her mom's name, and her cat's name. She wrote some letters and some shapes. She was very happy. + +One day, she saw a nut on the table. It was brown and round and hard. She wanted to write on it. She took her red pen and tried to write "Lily" on the nut. But the pen did not work. The nut was too hard. Lily was sad. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, why can't I write on the nut?" + +Her mom said, "The nut is not for writing, Lily. The nut is for eating. You can crack it open and find a yummy seed inside. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to try new things. Her mom gave her a wide hammer and showed her how to crack the nut. Lily hit the nut with the hammer. It made a loud noise. The nut broke into two pieces. Lily saw a white seed inside. She picked it up and tasted it. It was sweet and crunchy. Lily smiled. + +She said, "Mom, I like the nut. Can I have more?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can have more. But first, let me see your book. What did you write today?" + +Lily showed her mom her book. Her mom was proud. She said, "You wrote very well, Lily. You are a good writer. And a good eater, too." +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They liked to make forts with the furniture. They used pillows, blankets, chairs and tables. They had fun hiding and pretending. + +But then, Lily wanted to use the big sofa for her fort. Max said no, that was his fort. They both pulled on the sofa. They got angry and shouted. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess they made with the furniture. She was not happy. She told them to stop fighting and share the sofa. She said they had to clean up the living room. + +Lily and Max did not want to clean up. They wanted to play. They tried to sneak away. But Mom saw them and said no. She said they had to do their chores first. + +Lily and Max sighed. They started to pick up the pillows and blankets. But then, they saw something funny. The cat was sleeping on the sofa. He looked so cozy and warm. He did not care about their forts. + +Lily and Max smiled. They thought the cat was silly. They went to the sofa and tickled the cat. The cat woke up and meowed. He played with them. He licked their faces and purred. + +Lily and Max laughed. They forgot about their fight. They hugged the cat and each other. They said they were sorry and they loved each other. Mom saw them and smiled. She was glad they made up. She helped them finish cleaning up the living room. Then, they all cuddled on the sofa with the cat. They felt warm and happy. The end. +Lily and Tom are playing in the backyard. They have a big box of tools that belong to their dad. They like to pretend they are fixing things with the tools. + +"Look, I have a hammer!" Tom says. He picks up a heavy metal tool and swings it in the air. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Lily says. "That tool is not safe for you. You can hurt yourself or break something." + +"No, I won't!" Tom says. He refuses to listen to Lily. He wants to use the hammer to hit a rock. + +Lily is scared. She runs to get their mom. She tells her what Tom is doing. + +"Tom, stop!" Mom says. She comes to the backyard and takes the hammer from Tom. "This tool is not for you. It is for dad. He uses it to fix things. You can use these tools instead." She gives Tom and Lily some plastic tools that are safe for them. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom says. He feels bad for being naughty. + +"It's okay, Tom," Mom says. "But you have to listen to Lily. She is your big sister. She knows what is safe and what is not." + +Tom nods. He hugs Lily and says sorry to her too. + +Lily smiles. She forgives Tom. They play with the plastic tools together. They have fun and stay safe. +Lily wanted to make a picture with her crayons. She had many colors and a big paper. She liked to draw flowers and trees and suns. She was happy. + +But then she saw that her green crayon was broken. It had a snap in the middle. She tried to use it, but it was hard. The texture was not smooth. It made ugly marks on her paper. She was sad. + +She asked her mom for a new crayon. "Mom, can I have a new green crayon? This one is broken. It has a snap. I don't like it." + +Mom looked at the crayon and the paper. She smiled. "I'm sorry, Lily. I don't have a new green crayon. But you can still use this one. You can make different textures with it. You can make grass or leaves or stripes. It can be fun." + +Lily was not sure. She was frustrated. She wanted a smooth crayon. She did not want to make different textures. She wanted to make a pretty picture. She pouted. + +Mom hugged her. "I know, Lily. It's hard when things don't work the way we want. But sometimes we can try something new. Maybe you will like it. Maybe you will make a beautiful picture. Do you want to try?" + +Lily looked at her mom and the crayon. She thought for a moment. She nodded. She decided to try. She took the crayon and made some grass on her paper. She liked how it looked. She made some leaves and some stripes. She liked how they looked. She made a flower and a tree and a sun. She liked how they looked. She was happy. + +She showed her picture to her mom. "Look, mom. I made a picture with the broken crayon. It has different textures. It is pretty." + +Mom smiled. "It is very pretty, Lily. I'm proud of you. You did a great job. You used the broken crayon in a creative way. You were not frustrated. You were brave." + +Lily smiled. She hugged her mom. She was proud of herself. She liked her picture. She liked her broken crayon. She was happy. +Tom and Anna were hungry. They wanted to eat a banana. But there was only one banana left in the kitchen. Tom saw it first and grabbed it. Anna was angry. + +"Give me the banana!" Anna said. "I saw it too!" + +"No, it is mine!" Tom said. "I am bigger and faster!" + +They pulled and tugged on the banana. They did not want to share. The banana was ripe and soft. It started to break. + +"Stop!" Mom said. She came into the kitchen. She saw the banana in their hands. She was not happy. + +"You are being silly and greedy," Mom said. "There are more bananas in the store. We can go and buy some. But first, you have to say sorry to each other and fill this bag with your toys. We are going to give them to the children who have no toys. They will be happy and you will be kind." + +Tom and Anna felt bad. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They filled the bag with their toys. They did not need so many. They followed Mom to the car. They drove to the store and bought more bananas. They also drove to the shelter and gave the bag of toys to the children. The children smiled and thanked them. Tom and Anna felt good. They ate their bananas and felt safe and full. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with many ducks. They want to feed the ducks some bread. + +"Look, Tom, ducks!" Sam says. He runs to the pond with a piece of bread in his hand. + +"Wait, Sam, be careful!" Tom says. He sees something else in the pond. It is an alligator. It has a long mouth with many teeth. It is hiding under the water. + +Sam does not see the alligator. He throws the bread to the ducks. The alligator sees the bread too. It jumps out of the water and snaps at the bread. + +"Sam, run!" Tom shouts. He grabs Sam's hand and pulls him away from the pond. The alligator misses the bread and the boys. It roars and splashes back into the water. + +The boys are scared. They run to their mom, who is sitting on a bench. She hugs them and asks what happened. + +"Mom, there was an alligator in the pond!" Tom says. "It tried to eat our bread and us!" + +"An alligator? Are you sure?" Mom says. She does not believe them. She thinks they are making up a story. + +"Yes, Mom, we saw it!" Sam says. "It was big and scary!" + +Mom looks at the pond. She does not see any alligator. She only sees the ducks. She thinks the boys are playing a trick on her. + +"Boys, boys, don't lie to me," Mom says. "There are no alligators in this park. Alligators live in faraway places, not here. Maybe you saw a big log or a turtle." + +"No, Mom, it was an alligator!" Tom says. He is angry that Mom does not trust him. He wishes he had a camera to show her. + +"Tom, Sam, I'm sorry, but I don't believe you," Mom says. "Now, let's go home. It's time for lunch." + +The boys are sad. They know they saw an alligator. They wish Mom would listen to them. They think an alligator is more useful than a log or a turtle. An alligator can scare away bad people and protect them. A log or a turtle can do nothing. + +They walk home with Mom. They do not talk. They still think about the alligator. They hope to see it again. They want to be its friend. They want to stand on its back and ride it. They think that would be fun. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. + +But then, the sun is high in the sky. It is noon. It is hot and dry. Tom and Sam are thirsty and tired. They want to go home. + +"Let's leave, Sam," Tom says. "I need some water and a nap." + +"No, Tom," Sam says. "I want to play more. The kite is so pretty in the air. Please, stay with me." + +Tom and Sam are sad. They do not agree. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they see a big cloud. It is dark and gray. It makes a loud noise. It is thunder. It starts to rain. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They do not like the rain. It is wet and cold. It makes the kite fall. It makes the ball dirty. + +"Let's leave, Tom," Sam says. "I do not want to play anymore. I want to go home." + +"Me too, Sam," Tom says. "I am sorry I made you sad. You are my friend. Can we share some water and a nap?" + +"Yes, Tom," Sam says. "I am sorry too. You are my friend. Let's go home together." + +Tom and Sam hold hands. They run to their homes. They are happy again. They are friends. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look at the water. They saw some big fish jump out of the water and splash. They were whales. Tom and Lily wanted to see them closer. + +"Can we go on a boat and see the whales, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe later, honey. The whales are shy. They don't like too much noise or people. We have to be quiet and respectful," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They decided to make a whale out of sand. They used a bucket, a shovel, and some shells. They worked hard and made a big whale with a tail, a fin, and a spout. They were proud of their whale. + +"Look, mom and dad, we made a whale!" Lily said. + +"That's wonderful, sweetie. You are very creative," dad said. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They hoped the real whales would like their sand whale too. They waved at the water and said, "Hello, whales. We are your friends. We made you a gift." +Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a sore throat. Mommy said she had to take a pill to feel better. But Lily did not like pills. They were big and hard and bitter. She was scared to swallow them. + +Mommy tried to help Lily. She gave her some water and a spoon of honey. She said the pill would go down easier. She said the pill would make the cough go away. She said Lily was a brave girl. But Lily still shook her head. She did not want the pill. + +Mommy had an idea. She got a lovely cupcake from the kitchen. It was pink and fluffy and had sprinkles on top. She said Lily could have the cupcake if she took the pill. She said it was a special treat. Lily loved cupcakes. She looked at the pill and then at the cupcake. She wanted the cupcake very much. + +Lily decided to try the pill. She put it in her mouth and took a sip of water. She closed her eyes and swallowed hard. She felt the pill go down. It was not so bad. She opened her eyes and smiled. She did it! She managed to take the pill! + +Mommy hugged Lily and gave her the cupcake. She said she was very proud of Lily. She said Lily was a good girl. Lily ate the cupcake and felt happy. She said thank you to Mommy. She said the cupcake was yummy. She said she felt better. Mommy kissed Lily and said she loved her. Lily loved Mommy too. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big puddle. They want to splash in the puddle. + +"Let's soak our feet in the puddle!" Lily says. + +"OK, but we need a name for our game," Tom says. + +"How about Puddle Fun?" Lily suggests. + +"That's a good name, but not original. We need a name that no one else has," Tom says. + +He thinks for a while. Then he has an idea. + +"How about Puddle Pals?" he says. + +"I like that name! It's original and fun!" Lily says. + +They smile at each other. Then they take off their shoes and socks. They run to the puddle and soak their feet. They laugh and splash. They are happy. They are Puddle Pals. +Sara and Ben went on a safari with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like lions, zebras, giraffes and monkeys. Sara and Ben liked the animals very much. They took pictures and waved at them. + +One day, they stopped for a picnic near a big tree. Mom gave them sandwiches and juice. Sara and Ben were hungry and thirsty. They ate and drank happily. + +"Mom, what is this?" Sara asked, pointing at a yellow fruit on the tree. + +"That is a banana, Sara. Monkeys like to eat bananas. Do you want to try one?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Sara said. She climbed on a branch and picked a banana. She peeled it and took a bite. + +"Mmm, this is lovely! It is sweet and soft. Ben, do you want some?" Sara said. + +Ben nodded. He also climbed on a branch and got a banana. He tasted it and smiled. + +"I like it too! It is yummy!" Ben said. + +They shared their bananas with Mom and Dad. They all enjoyed the lovely fruit. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a monkey on the tree. The monkey was angry. It wanted the bananas. + +"Hey, those are mine!" The monkey said. It threw a banana peel at Sara and Ben. + +"Oops, sorry, Mr. Monkey. We did not know. Here, you can have the rest of our bananas." Sara and Ben said. They threw their bananas to the monkey. + +The monkey caught the bananas and ate them. It was happy. It stopped being angry. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are nice. Next time, ask me before you take my bananas." The monkey said. + +"OK, Mr. Monkey. We are sorry. We will ask you next time." Sara and Ben said. + +They waved goodbye to the monkey and went back to their car. They continued their safari. They had a lot of fun. +Lily liked to write. She wrote with her crayons on paper, on the wall, on the floor. She wrote her name, her mom's name, her dad's name. She wrote big and small, red and blue, happy and sad. + +Tommy did not like to write. He liked to play with his cars, his blocks, his ball. He did not like to see Lily write. He was jealous of her. He wanted to make her stop. + +One day, Tommy saw Lily write on a new book. It was a book with pictures of animals. Lily loved animals. She wrote their names and sounds. Tommy was angry. He grabbed the book from Lily. He tore the pages. He threw them in the bin. + +Lily was shocked. She cried. She ran to her mom. She told her what Tommy did. Mom was mad. She scolded Tommy. She made him say sorry to Lily. She made him give her a new book. + +But Lily did not forgive Tommy. She did not want to play with him. She did not want to share her crayons. She did not want to be his friend. Tommy was sad. He wished he did not hurt Lily. He wished he could write like her. But it was too late. +Anna and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys and books, but they want to do something new. They see a big closet with a door. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's enter the closet and see," Ben says. He opens the door and holds Anna's hand. They walk into the closet. It is dark and quiet. They see many clothes on hangers. Some are big, some are small. Some are colorful, some are plain. + +"Look, a purple hanger!" Anna says. She likes purple. She takes the hanger and puts it around her neck. She pretends to be a princess. She twirls and giggles. + +"Can I be a prince?" Ben asks. He looks for a hanger that he likes. He finds a blue one. He puts it on his head like a crown. He bows and smiles. + +They play in the closet for a while. They pretend to be different people and animals. They have fun. They forget about the time. + +"Anna! Ben! Where are you?" They hear their mom's voice. She sounds worried. She is looking for them. + +"We are here, mom!" Anna says. She and Ben run out of the closet. They hug their mom. They show her their hangers. + +"We were playing in the closet, mom. We found these hangers. They are pretty," Ben says. + +"I see. I'm glad you had fun, but you should tell me where you are going next time. I was scared," mom says. She kisses them and takes their hangers. She puts them back in the closet. + +"Sorry, mom. We will tell you next time," Anna says. She and Ben say sorry. They love their mom. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says it's okay. She tells them to play in their room or in the garden. She says she will make them a snack soon. + +Anna and Ben say thank you. They go back to their room. They look for another game to play. They are happy. +Lily and Max are playing with their stickers. They have many stickers of animals, flowers, cars and stars. Lily likes purple stickers the best. She puts them on her book, her doll and her hat. Max likes blue stickers the best. He puts them on his truck, his ball and his shirt. + +"Look, Lily, I have a blue stamp!" Max says. He shows Lily a big stamp with a picture of a fish. "I can make fish prints on the paper. Do you want to try?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. She likes fish. She takes the stamp from Max and presses it on a white paper. She makes a blue fish print. "Wow, it is pretty!" she says. + +"Can I have a purple stamp?" she asks Max. She looks at his box of stamps. She sees a stamp with a picture of a butterfly. She likes butterflies. She wants to make a purple butterfly print. + +"Sorry, Lily, I don't have a purple stamp," Max says. He looks at his box of stamps. He only has blue, green, yellow and red stamps. "But I can help you make a purple stamp," he says. + +"How?" Lily asks. She is curious. + +"Watch this," Max says. He takes a red stamp and a blue stamp. He presses them together. He shows Lily the stamps. "Look, they make purple!" he says. + +"Wow, that is clever!" Lily says. She is happy. She takes the stamps from Max and presses them on the paper. She makes a purple butterfly print. "Thank you, Max, for helping me make a purple stamp!" she says. + +"You're welcome, Lily," Max says. He smiles. He is glad that Lily likes his idea. "Let's make more stamps together!" he says. + +"Okay!" Lily says. She nods. She and Max make more stamps of different colors and shapes. They have fun playing with their stickers and stamps. They make a beautiful picture. +Once upon a time, there was a huge family. They loved to play together and eat yummy food. But one day, they got into a fight and everyone was sad. + +The youngest member of the family, a little girl named Lily, had an idea. She said, "Let's unite and be happy again!" + +Everyone listened to Lily and they all hugged each other. They realized that being together was more important than fighting. From that day on, the family was happy and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to jog. He would run fast every day and feel very happy. One day, he saw a big automobile on the road. It was going very fast too! The man thought it was amazing and wanted to see it up close. So, he jogged over to the automobile and looked at it. It was shiny and big, and the man was very impressed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, she accidentally broke the teddy bear's arm. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, Teddy's arm is broken. Can you fix it?" + +Her mom replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. I can't fix it. But we can replace it with a new teddy bear." + +Lily was happy to hear that she could have a new teddy bear, but she felt ashamed that she broke her old one. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay to make mistakes. We all do. It's a part of life." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom back. She was excited to get a new teddy bear and promised to take good care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend accidentally hit him with a heavy ball. Timmy's arm hurt a lot and he cried. + +Timmy's mom saw him crying and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" + +"My arm hurts," Timmy said. + +"We need to heal your arm," his mom said. "Let's go inside and put some ice on it." + +As they walked inside, they saw that their mailbox was broken. Timmy's mom was very upset. + +"I can't believe someone broke our mailbox," she said. "We need to fix it." + +Timmy's dad came home and saw the broken mailbox. He was angry and said, "I will find out who did this and make them pay for it." + +The bad ending is that no one ever found out who broke the mailbox and it was never fixed. Timmy's arm healed, but his family was still upset about the broken mailbox. +Once upon a time, there was a young pigeon who liked to play on the roof. One day, the pigeon saw a slide and wanted to try it. But the pigeon was scared and didn't know how to slide. + +A wise old bird saw the young pigeon and said, "Don't be afraid. Just flap your wings and slide down the slide. You'll have fun!" The young pigeon listened and tried it. + +The young pigeon had so much fun sliding down the slide! It learned that trying new things can be scary, but it's important to be brave and have fun. From then on, the young pigeon was never afraid to try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was very excited to play with his new red truck. He drove it all around the house, but then he accidentally drove it into the garage. + +Timmy tried to get the truck out, but it was stuck. He felt sad and regretful that he drove it into the garage. His mommy came to help him and they got the truck out together. + +Timmy learned to be more careful when playing with his toys and not to drive them into the garage. From then on, he had even more fun playing with his trucks and cars. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she found a big cloth and decided to hide under it. Her friends couldn't find her and they thought she was being rude by not coming out. + +But Lily was just having fun! She giggled under the cloth and waited for her friends to find her. When they finally did, they were surprised and happy to see her. They all played together and had a great time. + +From that day on, Lily always brought the cloth with her when they played hide and seek. It was her secret hiding spot and she loved it. Her friends didn't think she was rude anymore, they thought she was clever for finding such a good hiding spot. And they all had fun playing together, just like good friends should. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily wanted to give Brownie a big hug. She squeezed him tight and felt very happy. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to brush her hair. Lily's hair was wet from her bath, so her mom used a special brush to make it smooth and pretty. Lily liked how the brush felt on her head. + +Before bed, Lily wanted to drink some water. She accidentally spilled some on her shirt and it became wet. Her mom helped her change into a dry shirt and tucked her into bed with Brownie. Lily fell asleep feeling cozy and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a shrimp in a pond. She wanted to keep it as a pet, but she didn't know how to take care of it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can we keep this shrimp? It's so cute!" + +Her mom said, "I don't think it's safe for the shrimp to be out of the water. It needs to swim and breathe." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. She said goodbye to the shrimp and watched it fly away with its fins. She knew it was better for the shrimp to be free and safe in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, he saw a big, scary lightning bolt in the sky. He ran inside to his mommy, who gave him a big hug and said everything was okay. + +Timmy's mommy had a special necklace that was very expensive. She loved it very much. One day, she decided to give it to Timmy as a special present. Timmy was so happy and gave his mommy a big hug to say thank you. + +From that day on, Timmy wore the necklace every day. Whenever he felt scared or saw lightning, he would hold onto it tight and feel safe. He knew his mommy gave it to him with love and it made him feel very special. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking naps because they made her feel happy and rested. One day, her mommy gave her a new blanket to use during her naps. It was soft and warm, and Lily loved it very much. + +The next day, Lily's daddy went to the store to buy a newspaper. He found one that was very cheap and brought it home to read. Lily saw the newspaper and thought it looked interesting. She asked her daddy if she could look at it, and he said yes. + +Lily looked at the pictures in the newspaper and saw lots of animals and people doing fun things. She showed her mommy and daddy what she found, and they were happy that she liked the newspaper. From then on, Lily would take naps with her new blanket and read the newspaper with her mommy and daddy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very bored. He didn't have anything to do. So, he went to his mom and asked her, "Mommy, what can I do?" + +His mom said, "You can draw a picture or play with your toys." + +But Timmy didn't want to do any of those things. He just stared out the window. Suddenly, he saw a bird flying by. It was so pretty! Timmy wanted to see it up close. So, he asked his mom for a napkin. + +"Why do you need a napkin?" his mom asked. + +"I want to catch the bird and give it a napkin to sleep on," Timmy said. + +His mom laughed and said, "You can't catch a bird, silly! But you can watch it fly. That's not boring at all!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy aeroplane. He would throw it high in the air and watch it fly. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's aeroplane, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +"Can I play with your aeroplane, Timmy?" asked Billy. + +"No, it's mine!" said Timmy. + +Billy felt sad and left to go home. Timmy felt bad for not sharing his toy. He decided to go find Billy and apologize. + +When Timmy found Billy, he said, "I'm sorry for not sharing my aeroplane with you. You can play with it now if you want." + +Billy was happy and they played together. They threw the aeroplane high in the air and watched it fly. They even pretended to shoot it down like a real aeroplane. + +The moral of the story is that sharing is important and it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max who loved bananas. One day, Max found a big, yellow banana. He was so happy and started to eat it. Suddenly, he felt worried because he thought the banana might be bad. + +Max asked his friend, a bird named Bella, to test the banana. Bella picked up the banana and smelled it. She said, "It smells good, Max. You can eat it." Max was relieved and thanked Bella for testing the banana. + +From that day on, Max always asked Bella to test his bananas before he ate them. They became best friends and would often share bananas together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike around the park. One day, Timmy saw a big dinosaur at the park. The dinosaur was very big and had sharp teeth. Timmy was scared at first, but then he remembered that he was a brave boy. He decided to ride his bike towards the dinosaur. When he got closer, he saw that the dinosaur was actually a big statue. Timmy laughed and felt very happy. From that day on, Timmy would ride his bike to see the dinosaur statue every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a notebook where she liked to draw pictures of animals. One day, Lily's friend came to play with her. Her friend saw the notebook and said, "That's a disgusting picture of a spider!" + +Lily disagreed and said, "No, it's not disgusting. It's a beautiful spider." + +Her friend didn't like spiders, so she said, "I don't like spiders. They are scary." + +Lily said, "That's okay. You don't have to like spiders. But I think they are interesting." + +Lily and her friend continued to play and have fun, even though they disagreed about the spider picture. And Lily continued to draw more pictures in her notebook, including some of her friend's favorite animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he went for a walk in the park with his mom. It was a sunny day, and the light was shining bright in the sky. + +As they walked, Timmy saw a big puddle on the ground. He wanted to jump in it, but his mom said no. She told him to be careful because he might get dirty. + +They kept walking, and soon they came to a playground. Timmy was excited to play on the swings and slide. But first, he had to turn the handle to open the gate. He did it all by himself, and his mom was proud of him. + +After playing for a while, they went back home. Timmy was tired, but he was happy because he had a fun day. As he went to bed that night, he thought about the puddle and how he wished he could jump in it. But he knew his mom was right, and he didn't want to get dirty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nosy cat named Mittens. One day, Lily's mom bought new curtains for their house. Mittens loved to play with the curtains and hide behind them. + +Lily's dad came home from work and saw the new curtains. "Wow, these curtains are beautiful! Who did you marry to get such great taste?" he said to Lily's mom. + +Lily didn't understand what her dad meant by "marry", so she asked her mom. "Marry means when two people love each other very much and decide to be together forever," her mom explained. + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said to Mittens, "I love you very much, Mittens. Will you marry me and play with the curtains with me forever?" Mittens meowed and Lily giggled. They were happy playing with the new curtains together. +Once upon a time, there was a birdie named Bubbles. Bubbles had a pretty feather that was blue and soft. Bubbles loved to show off her feather to all her birdie friends. One day, Bubbles saw her friend, Twinkle, looking at her feather with envious eyes. Bubbles felt sad that Twinkle wanted her feather, so she gave it to her friend. Twinkle was so happy and Bubbles felt happy too because she made her friend happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to listen to the radio. Her mom always played her favorite songs on the radio. One day, Lily's mom told her that she had to go to school. Lily was scared to go to school because she didn't know anyone there. But her mom encouraged her and told her that she would make lots of new friends. + +When Lily got to school, she met a boy named Timmy. Timmy was also scared to be at school. Lily told Timmy that she was scared too. They both felt comfortable talking to each other. They had fun playing together at recess. + +After school, Lily went home and turned on the radio. She heard her favorite song and it made her feel happy. She thought about her new friend Timmy and how he made her feel comfortable. Lily knew that she wanted to encourage Timmy to be her friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys in his room. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, let's go on an adventure!" They went to the port and saw big boats. Timmy and his mom saw a lot of seagulls flying around. Timmy's mom said, "Look, Timmy, the seagulls are harmless. They won't hurt us." After their adventure, they went back home and Timmy helped his mom clean his room. They put away all of Timmy's toys and his room was clean. Timmy and his mom were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he had a hard time finding them. His mom said he needed to keep his room clean and organized. One day, Timmy decided to clean his room. He opened his toy box and found his favorite truck. He played with it until noon. Timmy was happy that he found his toy and his mom was happy that he cleaned his room. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, her aunt came to visit. She was very sweet and brought Lily a big bag of candy. + +As they sat outside, Lily noticed her aunt's eyes would blink a lot. She asked her why she was blinking so much. Her aunt explained that sometimes her eyes get dry and she needs to blink to keep them moist. + +Lily was fascinated and started to blink her own eyes. Her aunt smiled and said that Lily looked cute when she blinked. They spent the rest of the day playing games and eating candy. Lily was sad when her aunt had to leave, but she was happy that she had a sweet aunt who taught her about blinking. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind under his wings. One day, Blue saw a big, bad cat who wanted to catch him. Blue knew he had to fly away fast, so he flapped his wings and soared up into the clouds. + +Blue flew and flew until he was far away from the bad cat. He looked down and saw a beautiful forest under him. Blue decided to land and rest for a while. He hopped around and found some yummy bugs to eat. + +After his rest, Blue was ready to fly again. He flapped his wings and soared back up into the sky. Blue felt happy and free as he flew through the clouds. He knew he was safe from the bad cat and could enjoy his flying adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. While they were playing, Lily saw a necklace on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Mommy, look! I have a necklace!" + +Her mom looked at the necklace and said, "Be careful, Lily. We don't know who it belongs to. It's unknown." + +Lily didn't want to keep the necklace if it belonged to someone else. Just then, a woman came up to them and said, "Excuse me, have you seen my necklace? I lost it while I was walking my dog." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes! I have your necklace! Here you go!" The woman was so happy and thanked Lily and her mom. Lily felt proud that she did the right thing and returned the unknown necklace to its rightful owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hear the birds sing and the wind blow. One day, her mommy took her to a festival. There were lots of people and yummy food. Lily had a sweet cotton candy and it made her very happy. As they walked around, Lily heard the music and saw people dancing. It was a fun day for Lily and she couldn't wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the dirt with his spade. He would dig and dig until he made a big hole. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to come inside for lunch. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, so he said no. His mom got angry and told him to sit on the porch until he was ready to come in. Timmy felt ashamed for not listening to his mom, but he sat on the porch and continued to play with his spade in the dirt. After a little while, Timmy realized he was hungry and decided to go inside for lunch. From that day on, Timmy listened to his mom and never felt ashamed again. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue farm. The farm had lots of animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. One day, a little girl came to the farm. She wanted to see all the animals. + +The cow said "moo" and the pig said "oink". The little girl was happy to hear all the animals say hello. She saw a blue bird fly by and said "wow, a blue bird!" + +The farmer came over and said "hello" to the little girl. He showed her around the farm and let her feed the animals. The little girl had a fun day at the big blue farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweet treats like candy and cake. One day, her mom took her to a restaurant for lunch. They sat down at a table and Lily looked at the menu. She saw lots of yummy things, but she couldn't decide what to eat. + +"I don't know what to choose," Lily said to her mom. + +"Don't worry, we can search the menu together," her mom replied. + +Lily looked and looked, but nothing on the menu seemed quite right. Just as she was about to give up, she saw something that made her smile. It was a picture of a big, delicious ice cream sundae. + +"I want that one!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled too. "Good choice, Lily. I knew we would find something sweet for you to eat." And they enjoyed their lunch together, with Lily happily eating her ice cream sundae. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she went to the park and saw her friends playing with balloons. She wanted to play too, but she didn't have any balloons. + +So, she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can we go to the store and get some balloons?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can go to the store and get some balloons. But first, we have to finish our lunch." + +After they finished their lunch, they went to the store and bought some balloons. Lily was so happy! She filled the balloons with air and made a lot of noise. Her friends came over and they all played together. They had so much fun and were very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Max. Max was always by his owner's side and never left him alone. Max was a loyal dog. One day, Max and his owner went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Max wanted to go under the tree, so he pulled his owner towards it. When they got closer, Max saw a shiny gem on the ground. His owner picked it up and gave it to Max as a reward for being such a good dog. Max was very happy and wagged his tail. From that day on, Max always carried the gem in his mouth wherever he went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play with her friends. One day, they found a big pit in the ground. It was very deep and they couldn't see the bottom. + +Lily was scared to go near the pit, but her friend Billy was very brave. He climbed down and found a shiny rock. Lily admired the rock and thought it was very pretty. + +Suddenly, a loud noise scared them all. It was a big truck coming to fill in the pit. They quickly ran away and watched as the pit disappeared. Even though they were sad to see it go, they were happy they found the pretty rock to remember their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. He lived in a forest near a big river. The river was very wide and the water was soft and cool. Teddy loved to play near the river and swim in the water. + +One day, Teddy saw a big fish in the river. He wanted to catch the fish, but it was too fast for him. Teddy tried and tried, but he couldn't catch the fish. He felt sad and wanted to surrender. + +Just then, Teddy's mom came to him and said, "Don't give up, Teddy. You can catch the fish if you keep trying." Teddy listened to his mom and didn't surrender. He tried again and again until he finally caught the fish. He felt very happy and proud of himself. From that day on, Teddy never surrendered and always tried his best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a class where she learned new things every day. Her teacher was strong and kind, and Lily liked her very much. + +One day, Lily's teacher asked her if she could manage to count to ten. Lily nodded and started counting. She managed to count all the way up to ten! Her teacher was very proud of her. + +From then on, Lily felt strong and confident in her class. She knew that with her teacher's help, she could manage to learn anything she wanted. And she was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the fields and play with his friends. One day, Benny's family decided to go on a trip to the airport. Benny was very excited to go on an adventure! + +As they arrived at the airport, Benny noticed that it was very dry outside. The sun was shining and there was no rain in sight. Benny didn't mind though, he was too busy looking at all the planes taking off and landing. + +Benny and his family boarded their plane and took off into the sky. Benny was having so much fun looking out the window and feeling the plane shake as it flew through the clouds. But suddenly, the plane started to shake too much. Benny's ears popped and he felt scared. The pilot tried to land the plane, but it crashed on the runway. + +Benny and his family were okay, but they were very sad. Benny learned that sometimes even the most exciting adventures can have a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her couch with her dolls. One day, her friend Tommy came over to play. + +Lily said, "Tommy, let's play with my dolls on the couch." + +Tommy replied, "That's a kind idea, Lily. I would love to play with you." + +They played with the dolls for a while, but then Lily accidentally knocked over the couch cushions. Tommy helped her put them back in place. + +"Thank you for being so kind, Tommy," said Lily. + +Tommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, while wandering through the trees, she stumbled upon a big, green bush with lots of berries on it. + +Excited to try the berries, Lily reached out to pick some, but a voice suddenly spoke up from behind her. "Careful, those berries aren't safe to eat," said a wise old owl perched on a nearby branch. + +Lily was surprised to see the owl, but asked him to explain why the berries weren't safe. The owl explained that they were poisonous and could make her very sick. + +Disappointed, Lily thanked the owl and continued on her walk. Later that day, she came across a different bush with red berries on it. Remembering the owl's warning, she asked herself if these berries were safe to eat. But this time, she noticed a sign nearby that said "Safe to Eat" and knew the berries were available for her to try. She picked a few and happily munched on them, grateful for the owl's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar. He liked to crawl around all day long. He had many legs and they helped him move. One day, he met a friendly butterfly who winked at him. The caterpillar was amazed by the butterfly's wings. + +The butterfly asked the caterpillar if he wanted to go on an adventure. The caterpillar was a bit scared, but the butterfly promised to keep him safe. They flew over mountains and rivers and saw many beautiful things. The caterpillar felt calm and happy with his new friend. + +Finally, they arrived at a big garden full of flowers. The butterfly showed the caterpillar how to drink nectar from the flowers. They had so much fun together. The caterpillar was grateful for the butterfly's kindness and they became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal for breakfast. He would pour the milk and cereal into a bowl and eat it with a spoon. One day, Timmy's sister wanted some cereal too, but Timmy didn't want to share. He was being selfish. + +His sister started to cry because she really wanted some cereal. Timmy felt bad and decided to share his cereal with her. They both ate the cereal together and were happy. From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing is important and it's not nice to be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play baseball. He had a big red ball and a bat. He would hit the ball and watch it soar high up in the sky. + +One day, he hit the ball so hard that it went deep into the woods. He went to look for it but he couldn't find it. He looked and looked but it was nowhere to be found. + +Just when he was about to give up, he saw a squirrel holding his baseball. The squirrel had taken it up a tree and was playing with it. The boy was so happy to see his baseball again that he thanked the squirrel and went back home to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a glass jar and decided to catch fireflies. She spent all day chasing them and finally caught a bunch. + +But when she brought the jar inside, she noticed a smelly smell. It turned out the fireflies made the jar stinky! So Lily quickly let them go and washed the jar clean. + +From then on, Lily knew that catching fireflies was fun, but she didn't want to spend too much time with them if it meant having a smelly jar. She decided to just watch them fly instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. Timmy was so excited to play on the swings and slide. + +As Timmy was swinging, he saw a shiny bell on the playground. He wanted to ring it so badly, but he was too short to reach it. Timmy became impatient and asked his mom to help him ring the bell. + +His mom lifted him up and Timmy rang the bell with all his might. The sound was so loud, it echoed throughout the park. Timmy was so happy to have rung the bell. + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy saw his image in a puddle. He was so fascinated by it and asked his mom if it was him. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's you, Timmy." Timmy was so happy and couldn't stop smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big dragon in the sky. She was scared because it was unknown to her. + +Lily ran to her friend Timmy and said, "Timmy, I saw a big dragon in the sky! It's unknown to me. What should we do?" + +Timmy said, "Don't be scared, Lily. We can learn about dragons in books. Let's go to the library and find a book about dragons." + +So, they went to the library and found a book about dragons. They learned that dragons are not scary and they can be friendly too. From that day on, Lily and Timmy were not scared of dragons anymore. They even made a new friend who was a dragon! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing a game of tag. She was running so fast that she stumbled and fell down. Her friends helped her up and made sure she was okay. + +After playing for a while, Lily's friend Timmy asked her if she wanted to come over to his house for a playdate next week. Lily was so excited and said yes! She couldn't wait to play with Timmy and his toys. + +The next week, Lily went to Timmy's house. They played with his toys and had so much fun. The sky was clear and blue outside, and they decided to play catch in the backyard. Lily stumbled again, but this time she didn't fall. Timmy caught the ball and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I've got you." They played until it was time for Lily to go home. She thanked Timmy for a fun day and said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a wild cat named Tom. One day, Tom saw a little mouse named Jerry. Tom wanted to catch Jerry and eat him up. So, Tom started to crawl towards Jerry. + +Jerry saw Tom coming towards him and got scared. Jerry asked, "Why are you coming towards me, Tom?" Tom replied, "I want to catch you and eat you up." + +Jerry had an idea. He said, "Hey Tom, do you see that triangle over there? Let's go and play there instead of fighting." Tom thought it was a good idea and they both went to play at the triangle. From that day on, Tom and Jerry became friends and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who lived in a big castle. She was very happy because she had a lot of toys to play with, but she was also very scared because the castle was dark at night. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the queen. Lily loved to play with the queen's toys, but she didn't like the dark castle. She told the queen, "I need some light so I'm not scared." + +The queen thought about it and realized that she was scared of the dark too. She said to Lily, "I need some light too. Let's find a way to make the castle brighter." + +Together, Lily and the queen found some candles and lit them all around the castle. The castle was no longer dark and scary, and the queen and Lily could play with their toys without being scared. They were both very happy and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to jazz music with her mommy and daddy. They would dance around the living room and sing along to the music. + +One day, Lily felt very restless and couldn't sit still. She asked her mommy if they could pause the music for a little bit. Her mommy said yes and they sat down on the couch together. + +Lily took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She felt much better after taking a little break. Then, they turned the jazz music back on and danced around the living room again. It was a fun day for Lily and her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy found a shiny cap on the ground. It was cheap, but it looked cool. + +"Look what I found!" Timmy said to his friend Billy. + +"That's a cool cap," Billy said. "Where did you get it?" + +"I found it on the ground," Timmy replied. + +Suddenly, they saw a big, scary dog enter the park. Timmy and Billy were scared, but then they saw that the dog was friendly. They played with the dog and had a great time. Timmy even let the dog wear his new cap. It looked funny on the dog's head, but they all laughed and had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue sky. The sky was very pretty and made everyone happy. One day, it started to rain a lot and the water went everywhere. The water was so much that it made a flood. The flood was very bad and made people scared. But then, the rain stopped and the water started to part. The people were happy again and the sky turned blue once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a present. It was a big box with a bow on top. Lily was so excited to open it! + +She tore off the paper and saw a beautiful doll inside. Lily's mommy helped her wrap the doll in a soft blanket. Lily held the doll close and smiled. She knew she would love it for the rest of her life. + +But then, something terrible happened. Lily's little brother accidentally knocked over the box and the doll fell on the ground. Lily was so sad and cried a lot. But her mommy hugged her and said they could fix the doll together. And they did! Lily was happy again and hugged her doll tightly, grateful for her mommy's help. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Max. Max lived in a small house with his owner, Sarah. One day, Sarah had to go on a trip and couldn't take Max with her. Max was very sad because he didn't want to stay alone in the house. + +But then, Max's friend, a cat named Lily, came to visit him. Lily offered to stay with Max while Sarah was away. Max was very happy and grateful for Lily's modest offer. They had a lot of fun playing together and Max didn't feel alone anymore. When Sarah came back, Max and Lily were very excited to see her, and Max was so happy that he even offered to share his toys with Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. At the zoo, she saw a big leopard with spots on its fur. The leopard was walking around in its cage, looking very strong. + +Lily thought the leopard looked a bit pale, and she wanted to make it feel better. She asked her mommy if she could give the leopard some food. Her mommy said no, but Lily had an idea. She went to the gift shop and bought a toy leopard that looked just like the real one. She brought it back to the leopard's cage and showed it to him. The leopard looked very happy and started to play with the toy. + +Lily was so happy that she could make the leopard smile. She knew that even though the leopard was in a cage, she could make it feel loved and happy. From that day on, Lily always brought a toy for the leopard whenever she went to the zoo. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in the park with her friends. Suddenly, she heard her mommy calling her name. "Lily, come here!" her mommy said. Lily stopped playing and listened carefully. She heard her mommy's voice very hard. + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "What's wrong, mommy?" Her mommy looked at her toe and said, "I hurt my toe, Lily." Lily looked at her mommy's toe and saw that it was red and swollen. "Let's go home and put some ice on it," Lily said. + +On the way home, Lily's mommy said, "Thank you for listening to me, Lily. You are a good listener." Lily smiled and said, "I love you, mommy." The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to others and help them when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on picnics with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park for a picnic. They brought yummy sandwiches, juicy fruits, and cold drinks. They sat on a smooth blanket and enjoyed their food. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Lily got scared and started crying. Her mommy and daddy tried to calm her down. "Don't worry, Lily. I recognize this dog. He's friendly," said her daddy. The dog came closer and licked Lily's face. She stopped crying and started giggling. + +After that, they all played together and had a great time. Lily even shared her sandwich with the dog. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged the dog and said goodbye. She was happy that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, but he always wanted more. He saw his friend Billy's toys and felt jealous. He asked his mom for more toys, but she said no. Timmy felt sad and angry. + +One day, Timmy saw a glove on the ground. He picked it up and tried it on. It was too big for him, but he loved it. He wanted to keep it, but he knew it wasn't his. He asked his mom if he could keep it, but she said no. She told him it belonged to someone else and he had to give it back. + +Timmy learned that it's important to ask for permission before taking something that doesn't belong to him. He also learned that it's not good to be jealous of what others have. He realized that he had plenty of toys to play with and that he should be grateful for what he had. From that day on, Timmy was happy and content with what he had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy hammer. He would hit things with it and pretend he was building a big tower. One day, Timmy's dad was fixing a chair and he let Timmy help. Timmy hit the hammer on the chair and his dad said, "No, Timmy, that's not how you use the hammer. Let me show you." Timmy watched his dad and then tried again. He hit the hammer on the chair and his dad said, "Good job, Timmy! You repeated what I showed you." + +But then Timmy got a little foolish. He started hitting everything with the hammer, even his toys. His mom saw him and said, "Timmy, that's not safe. You could hurt yourself or break something." Timmy felt bad and said sorry. He learned that the hammer was a tool for building and fixing things, not for hitting everything in sight. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong dog named Max. Max liked to nap under the big tree in the park. One day, Max heard a sound he never heard before. It was a whistle! Max looked around and saw a little boy whistling. The boy was so happy, he whistled a mighty tune. Max thought it was amazing! + +After the boy left, Max went back to his nap. He dreamed of whistling a mighty tune just like the little boy. When he woke up, Max decided to practice whistling. He tried and tried, but he couldn't whistle. Max was sad. + +But then, the little boy came back to the park. Max ran up to him and barked. The boy saw Max and smiled. He knew Max wanted to learn how to whistle. So, the boy taught Max how to whistle a mighty tune. Max was so happy, he whistled all day long. From that day on, Max and the little boy were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They went on the swings and the slide. + +After playing for a while, Lily noticed a butterfly flying around. She stopped and gazed at it. It was so pretty with its colorful wings. Lily wanted to catch it, but her mommy and daddy told her it was not safe to touch wild animals. + +Lily was sad, but her mommy and daddy told her that everything was perfect because they were together and having fun. They hugged and went home, looking forward to their next adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his family. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, we are going on a tour of the zoo today!" Timmy was so excited, he couldn't wait to see all the animals. + +As they walked around the zoo, Timmy saw a big elephant. The elephant looked so strong and dependable. Timmy said to his mom, "I want to be like that elephant when I grow up!" His mom encouraged him and said, "You can be anything you want to be, Timmy." + +Later on, they came across a monkey who was swinging from tree to tree. Timmy asked his dad, "Why can't I swing like the monkey?" His dad smiled and said, "You will be able to do that one day, Timmy. Just keep practicing and you'll get there." + +At the end of the day, Timmy was tired but happy. He had seen so many cool animals and learned that he could be anything he wanted to be if he worked hard and stayed dependable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, her mom asked her to help clean up her room. Lily started putting her toys away, but she noticed that her favorite teddy bear was missing. She looked under her bed and in her toy cabinet, but couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom suggested they look in the weird cabinet in the hallway. Lily had never seen that cabinet before, but they opened it up and there was her teddy bear! However, they were delayed in cleaning up the room because they ended up looking through the weird cabinet and found some old family photos. In the end, Lily was happy to have found her teddy bear and her mom was happy to have found the photos. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted a snack. She asked her mom to give her something to eat. Her mom said, "Let's make a sandwich!" + +Lily was very excited and helped her mom spread the peanut butter on the bread. Suddenly, Lily saw something unusual in her sandwich. It was a pickle! She had never had a pickle in her sandwich before. + +Lily said, "Mommy, there's something unusual in my sandwich!" Her mom replied, "That's a pickle, sweetie. It's a yummy snack." Lily tried the sandwich and loved the unusual taste of the pickle. She asked her mom to make her another sandwich with a pickle in it. From that day on, Lily always asked for pickles in her sandwiches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited to go to a party with her friends. She wore a pretty dress and brought a fork to eat cake. + +At the party, Lily saw a big cake on the table. She wanted to eat it all by herself, so she took her fork and started eating. But her friends wanted some too, and Lily didn't want to share. + +The grown-ups saw what Lily did and they were very angry. They punished her by sending her home early. Lily felt sad and alone as she walked home with her empty stomach. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. She never forgot her mistake and always remembered to bring extra forks to share with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing sweet songs. One day, Tweety woke up early and saw that the sky was gray and tough. Tweety knew that something was going to happen. + +Later that day, Tweety was flying when suddenly, a big storm came. The wind was so strong that it was tough for Tweety to fly. Tweety was scared, but remembered the gray sky from earlier and knew that it was a sign to be prepared. + +Tweety quickly flew to a safe place and waited for the storm to pass. When it was over, Tweety flew back up into the sky and sang a happy song. Tweety was proud of being smart and listening to the signs of the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy went to the park to play. They played on the swings and the slide, but then they saw a big, juicy apple on a tree. + +Timmy said, "I want that apple, but it's too high up. How can we get it?" + +Billy said, "I know! Let's pinch it off the tree!" + +So, they pinched the apple and it fell to the ground. They both took a bite and it was so delicious! + +Timmy said, "Billy, you are so successful at getting the apple! I love playing with you." + +Billy smiled and said, "I love playing with you too, Timmy!" +Once upon a time, there was a colorful sailor named Jack. He had a big boat and loved to sail on the sea. One day, Jack saw a little boy named Timmy crying on the beach. Jack asked Timmy why he was sad. + +"I lost my toy boat," said Timmy. + +Jack felt bad for Timmy and wanted to help him. He said, "I will act like a pirate and help you find your boat." + +Jack and Timmy sailed on Jack's boat and searched for Timmy's toy boat. They found it, but it was stuck in some rocks. Jack used his strong arms to free the toy boat. + +Timmy was so happy and thanked Jack. Jack said, "It's always good to help others. That's the way to be a good sailor." + +From that day on, Jack and Timmy became good friends and sailed on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because it was her birthday. Her mommy baked her a cake and her daddy bought her a new dress. Lily was very happy. + +Lily's grandma called her on the phone to wish her a happy birthday. "Did you get my present in the mail, Lily?" her grandma asked. "Not yet, grandma," Lily said, "but I can't wait to see what it is." + +Lily waited and waited for the mailman to come, but he never did. She was very sad because she didn't get any presents in the mail. Her mommy and daddy tried to make her feel better, but nothing worked. Lily's birthday was ruined. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her colorful toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys before dinner. Lily didn't want to clean up, so she lied and said that she already did. + +Later that night, Lily's mom found all of her toys still on the floor. "Lily, you didn't clean up your toys like you said you did. You're in trouble," her mom said. Lily felt bad for lying and not doing what she was supposed to do. + +The next day, Lily apologized to her mom and promised to always tell the truth. From then on, Lily made sure to clean up her toys and do what she was asked. And she learned that telling the truth is always better than lying and getting into trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat chocolate. She would eat chocolate every day, and her mommy would worry that she would get sick. One day, her mommy told her that too much chocolate could prevent her from feeling good. Lily didn't want to be sick, so she decided to eat less chocolate. From then on, she only ate a little bit of chocolate every day, and her mommy wasn't worried anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she was playing with her favorite puzzle when her mom called her for lunch. + +Lily was so excited to eat, she forgot to pause her game and left a piece of the puzzle on the floor. Her little brother, Max, came along and stepped on it. He got scared because he thought he had hurt himself. + +Lily saw what happened and felt bad. She realized that she should have paused her game and put away the puzzle pieces before leaving. She apologized to Max and helped him feel better. From that day on, Lily always remembered to pause her games and put away her toys. The moral of the story is to always be careful and thoughtful of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, at noon, she went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and slide. Suddenly, Lily heard her mom yell her name. She had to go home for lunch. + +At home, Lily's mom made her a sandwich and some fruit. Lily ate everything and felt successful because she finished her lunch all by herself. After lunch, Lily went back to the park to play with her friends. They played hide and seek and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily's mom came to pick her up. She was happy because she had a great day playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to a restaurant with her mommy and daddy. When they got there, the waiter gave them a menu to look at. Lily looked at the menu and saw lots of yummy food. + +Lily's mommy said, "Let's order some food to eat." Lily wanted to eat chicken nuggets and fries, so she told her mommy. Her mommy said, "Okay, we will order that for you." + +After they ordered, Lily wanted to explore the restaurant. She asked her mommy, "Can I go and follow the waiter?" Her mommy said, "No, it's not safe to go alone. You need to stay with us." Lily was sad, but she knew her mommy was right. + +Soon, their food arrived, and Lily was happy to eat her chicken nuggets and fries. She said, "Yummy, this food is delicious!" Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "We're glad you like it, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pumpkins and wanted to grow one in her garden. She asked her mommy, "Can we plant a pumpkin, please?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, we can plan to plant a pumpkin. But we have to wait until it's warm outside." + +Lily was patient and waited for the warm weather. When it finally came, she and her mommy went to the garden store to buy pumpkin seeds. They planted the seeds and watered them every day. + +One day, Lily saw a pale pumpkin growing in the garden. She was so happy and said, "Look mommy, our pumpkin is growing!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's growing big and strong because we planned and took care of it." Lily was proud of her pumpkin and couldn't wait to show it to her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a white human named Lily. Lily loved to sleep all day and all night. One day, Lily's friend, a brown dog named Max, came to visit her. Max said, "Lily, why do you sleep so much?" Lily replied, "I am tired and I love to sleep." Max said, "I wish I could sleep as much as you do, Lily. You are lucky!" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I am lucky to be able to sleep so much." And then, Lily and Max took a nap 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 triangle-shaped rock on the ground. It was very pretty and she decided to keep it. + +As she was walking, she saw a scary bug on the ground. She was scared, but she knew she had to be brave. She took a step back and watched the bug crawl away. + +Lily continued to explore and found herself in a big, scary forest. She was scared, but she remembered to be brave. She took small steps and carefully made her way through the trees. Eventually, she found her way out and felt very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color, he was very creative. One day, Timmy's favorite crayon broke and he was very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. "My crayon broke," Timmy said sadly. "Oh no," said his mom. "Let's replace it with a new one." + +But when they went to the store, they couldn't find the same crayon. Timmy started to cry. "It's okay," said his mom. "We'll find a new crayon that you'll like just as well." + +In the end, they found a new crayon that Timmy loved even more than the old one. He was so happy and thanked his mom for being so helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys on the carpet in his room. One day, Timmy's mom came in and saw that the carpet was dirty. She said, "Timmy, we need to cut the carpet and get a new one." + +Timmy was sad because he loved his old carpet. "But Mommy, I don't want to cut it," he said. "It's honest and has been with me for a long time." + +His mom smiled and said, "I know, Timmy. But it's time for a new one. Don't worry, we'll find one just as nice." + +Timmy helped his mom cut the old carpet and they got a new one. Timmy loved playing on the new carpet just as much as he loved the old one. And he was happy because he knew his mom was honest with him about why they needed to cut it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but one day he couldn't find his suit. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy's mom asked him what was wrong, and Timmy said, "I can't find my suit. I'm worried I won't be able to play outside." + +His mom told him not to worry and they went outside to look for it together. As they were searching, Timmy discovered his suit was hiding in the bushes. + +"Yay! I found my suit!" Timmy exclaimed. His mom was happy too and said, "I'm so proud of you for discovering where your suit was hiding." Timmy smiled and they both continued to enjoy playing outside together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to parades. She would always clap her hands and laugh at the noisy music. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to a parade in the park. Lily saw a big float with a princess on it and she wanted to touch it. Her mom said, "No, Lily. You'll spoil the parade." + +Later, Lily saw a candy stand and begged her mom for some. Her mom said, "No, Lily. You've had enough sweets today." But Lily started crying and screaming until her mom finally gave in. + +Suddenly, Lily saw the big float with the princess coming back. She ran towards it, but she tripped and fell. The float ran over her and she got hurt badly. Her mom cried and said, "I should have listened to myself. I knew this would happen." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies. One day, her mom baked a big batch of cookies for her. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to eat them. + +But then, something strange happened. The cookies started to shrink! Lily was confused and sad. She asked her mom, "Why did my cookies shrink?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, but we can still eat them." + +Lily and her mom went to the van to get some milk. On the way, they saw a mischievous squirrel who had taken a bite out of each cookie. Lily was angry at the squirrel, but her mom said, "Let's share the cookies with the squirrel. Maybe he was just hungry." Lily agreed and they all enjoyed the yummy cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, it started to rain and the pond got very wet. Ducky and his friends were having so much fun swimming in the rain. + +After the rain stopped, Ducky noticed that his friend, Billy, was stuck in the mud. Ducky quickly swam over to help Billy. Together, they were able to get Billy out of the mud and back to safety. + +Billy was very happy and thanked Ducky for helping him. Ducky felt very successful that he was able to help his friend. From that day on, Ducky knew that helping others was the key to success. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, they went to the store to buy the ingredients. Lily saw a toy she wanted, but her mom said it was too expensive. Lily felt sad, but her mom gave her a hug and said they could still make a delicious cake together. + +Back at home, Lily helped her mom measure the flour and sugar. Then, she got to stir the batter with a big spoon. She stirred and stirred until it was just right. Her mom poured the batter into a tight cake pan and put it in the oven to bake. + +After a while, the cake was done and it smelled so good. Lily's mom let her put frosting on top and sprinkle it with colorful sprinkles. They ate the cake together and it was the best cake Lily had ever tasted. She forgot all about the toy at the store because baking with her mom was the best price of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her favorite pen, which was pink and sparkly. One day, Lily was drawing a picture of a butterfly when she felt the ground shake and tremble. She was scared and didn't know what was happening. + +Her mom came into the room and explained that there was an earthquake happening, but it was harmless and everything would be okay. Lily felt much better knowing that she was safe. She continued to draw her picture, but her hand was shaking a little bit from the earthquake. + +After the earthquake was over, Lily showed her mom the picture she drew. It was a beautiful butterfly with bright colors. Her mom was so proud of her and told her that she was a great artist. From that day on, Lily always kept her pink sparkly pen close by, ready to draw whatever her imagination could think of. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going on adventures, especially to the safari. One day, Timmy and his mom went on a safari trip. They rode in a modern car with comfy seats. + +As they drove through the safari, they saw lots of animals like lions, zebras, and elephants. Timmy was so excited and kept pointing and saying "Look mommy, look!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the car. Timmy's mom pulled over to the side of the road and got out to check what was wrong. Timmy asked, "What's wrong mommy?" His mom replied, "The car has a flat tire. We need to change it." + +Timmy helped his mom change the tire and they were back on the road in no time. They continued their safari adventure and had a great time. When they got home, Timmy told his dad all about the animals he saw and how he helped change the tire. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to sleep with her favorite sheet. It was soft and pink. Every night, her mommy would tuck her in and make sure her sheet was tidy. + +One night, Lily heard a loud noise outside her window. She was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, her daddy came in and told her not to worry. He said he would protect her from anything that might scare her. + +Lily felt safe and cozy under her sheet, knowing that her daddy was there to protect her. She closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of all the adventures she would have with her daddy by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly sandwiches every day for lunch. One day, her mom made her a sandwich with a new kind of jelly that Lily had never tried before. She was hesitant at first, but decided to try it anyways. To her surprise, she loved it! She accepted this new jelly as her new favorite. + +Later that day, Lily went to her dance class. Her teacher showed them how to do a new move that required them to be very flexible. Lily tried and tried, but she just couldn't do it. She felt sad and frustrated. But then, her teacher showed her a trick to help her become more flexible. Lily practiced and practiced until she could do the move perfectly. She was so proud of herself for accepting the challenge and not giving up. + +From that day on, Lily learned that trying new things and being flexible can lead to great adventures and accomplishments. And of course, she always made sure to have her favorite jelly sandwich for lunch. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a driver. He drove a big, red car. He was very nice and always waved hello to the kids. But one day, he came to a stop sign and another driver came to the same stop sign. They started to disagree about who should go first. The other driver was not very nice and started to yell. The nice driver didn't like this and decided to let the other driver go first. He didn't want to argue. The other driver drove away and the nice driver continued on his way. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside, even when it was cold. One day, his mom told him to put on his jacket so he wouldn't get sick. + +Timmy's jacket was red and warm. He put it on and went outside to play. But when he started running around, he heard a noisy sound. It was coming from his jacket! + +He went back inside and told his mom about the noisy jacket. "Let's discuss it," said his mom. They looked at the jacket and saw that a button was loose. They fixed it together and the jacket was quiet again. + +Timmy was happy he could play without the noisy jacket. He thanked his mom and went back outside to play with his friends. They had fun together and Timmy felt warm and cozy in his jacket. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, his mom gave him a gifted toy car. Timmy loved it so much that he didn't want to share it with anyone. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, came over to play. Billy asked Timmy if he could play with the toy car too, but Timmy said no. Billy felt sad and left Timmy's house. Later that day, Timmy was playing with the toy car and accidentally broke the cable that made it move. Timmy was very upset and didn't know how to fix it. + +Timmy's mom came to see what was wrong and asked him why he didn't share his toy with Billy. Timmy felt bad and said sorry. But it was too late, the toy car was broken and couldn't be fixed. Timmy learned that it's important to share and keep his toys safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sit outside and look at the moon. One night, Timmy saw the most impressive moon he had ever seen. It was big and bright and made him very happy. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw him looking at the moon. "What are you doing, Timmy?" she asked. "I'm looking at the impressive moon," Timmy replied. "It's so pretty." + +Timmy's mom sat down next to him and they looked at the moon together. "It's amazing how something so far away can make us feel so happy," she said. Timmy smiled and hugged his mom. He knew that he would always love looking at the moon with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress and a shiny diamond necklace that sparkled in the sun. All of Lily's friends were envious of her necklace and wanted to wear it too. + +One day, Lily decided to invite her friends over for a tea party. She wanted to make them happy and share her toys and treats with them. She also wanted to show them her diamond necklace and let them see how pretty it was. + +At the party, Lily's friends were very happy and had a lot of fun. They enjoyed the tea and cakes and played with Lily's toys. Then, Lily showed them her diamond necklace and they all gasped in amazement. They were so happy that Lily had invited them over and shared her special necklace with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family to a big hotel. Lily was very excited to go on this trip. She packed her favorite toys and clothes in her little bag. + +When they arrived at the hotel, Lily's family checked in and went to their room. The room was big and cozy, and Lily loved it. But then, she saw something that worried her. The window was open, and she was afraid that something might come in. + +Lily's mom saw how worried she was and closed the window. Lily felt better and hoped that they would have a great time on their trip. And they did! They had lots of fun at the hotel and made many happy memories together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, she went for a walk in the woods and her heel got stuck in the mud. She tried to pull it out, but it wouldn't budge. + +As she was struggling, she noticed a mysterious old house in the distance. It looked spooky, but she was curious, so she decided to investigate. When she got closer, she saw that the house was abandoned and the windows were broken. + +Lily went inside to explore, and she found a bathtub filled with water. She decided to soak her feet in the water to clean off the mud. But as she was soaking, she heard a loud noise coming from upstairs. She was scared, but she decided to investigate. + +As she climbed the stairs, she heard the noise getting louder and louder. When she reached the top, she saw a big, scary monster. She tried to run, but she tripped on her heel and fell down the stairs. The monster caught her and took her away, never to be seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy told her they were going to a special place. Lily was very excited and asked, "Where are we going, mommy?" + +"We're going to a lecture," mommy said. + +Lily didn't know what a lecture was, but she trusted her mommy. They arrived at a big building with lots of people inside. Mommy held Lily's hand and they went inside. + +As they sat down, a charming lady came to the front of the room. She started talking about animals and showed pictures. Lily loved animals and was excited to see them. The lady talked for a long time, but Lily didn't get bored because she loved the animals. + +After the lecture, Lily told her mommy, "That was so fun! I want to go to more lectures about animals!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you liked it. We can come back again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very nice and loved to play with her toys. One day, she went to the park to play on the swings. But there was another girl there who was not very nice. She was rude to Lily and wouldn't let her use the swings. + +Lily didn't want to be rude back, so she decided to observe what the other girl was doing. She noticed that the other girl didn't have any friends to play with. So, Lily decided to be kind and asked the other girl if she wanted to play together. + +The other girl was surprised and happy that someone wanted to play with her. They had fun playing on the swings together and became friends. From that day on, Lily always remembered to observe and be kind to others, even if they were rude at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some new toys. + +Lily saw a big teddy bear and said, "Mommy, can I have that teddy bear? It's so big and cuddly!" + +Mommy replied, "Sure, but let's check the price first. We want something cheap today." + +They went to the scale to weigh the teddy bear and check the price. Lily requested, "Mommy, can I press the button on the scale?" + +Mommy said, "Of course you can, Lily. But let's make sure we have enough money for the teddy bear first." + +Lily pressed the button and giggled as the numbers went up. Mommy saw that the teddy bear was cheap and bought it for Lily. Lily hugged the teddy bear and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love my new toy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum all day long. One day, she was chewing gum and she forgot to throw it away. Her mom reminded her to throw it in the trash. Lily was lucky that her mom reminded her because she didn't want to make a mess. From that day on, Lily always remembered to throw her gum away in the trash. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Max. Max loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. He would lay on his back all day and stare at the clouds. + +One day, Max decided to go on an adventure. He walked to the port and saw a big boat. Max wanted to go on the boat and see new things. + +But when Max got on the boat, he saw that the workers were very busy. They were carrying heavy boxes and working hard. Max felt bad for being lazy and not helping. + +From that day on, Max decided to be more helpful. He would watch the birds and the clouds, but he would also help his friends and work hard. Max learned that being lazy is not good, but being helpful is always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, we need to sell our old stove so we can buy a new one." Timmy didn't understand what that meant, but he knew it was important. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mommy went to the store to sell the stove. While they were there, Timmy saw a shiny red toy stove on the shelf. He asked his mommy if he could have it, but she said they didn't have enough money. Timmy was sad, but he knew his mommy had to sell the old stove to buy the new one. + +A few days later, Timmy's mommy surprised him with a new toy stove. Timmy was so happy and played with it all day long. He knew his mommy had worked hard to sell the old stove to buy him the new one. From that day on, Timmy learned the importance of selling things to buy new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures. One day, she drew a playful picture of a cat with a big smile. She showed her picture to her mom and said, "Look at my picture! It's a happy cat!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a wonderful picture, Lily. Thank you for showing it to me." + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy playing with a ball. She wanted to play too, so she went up to him and said, "Can I play with you?" The boy said, "Sure! Let's play together!" They had so much fun playing together that they didn't even notice the time passing. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me. I had so much fun!" The boy smiled and said, "Me too! Let's play again tomorrow!" +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 piece of wire on the ground. She picked it up and started playing with it, twisting and turning it into different shapes. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards her, barking loudly. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. The dog came closer and closer, but then it stopped and looked at her. "What's wrong?" the dog asked. + +"I'm scared," Lily said, her voice trembling. "I don't know what to do." + +The dog shrugged and said, "Don't be fearful. Just be brave and stand your ground. You are stronger than you think." Lily took a deep breath and stood up straight, holding the wire in her hand. The dog walked away, and Lily felt proud of herself for facing her fear. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she could overcome any challenge that came her way, as long as she stayed brave and didn't let her fears control her. +Anna and Ben went to the museum with Mom and Dad. They saw many things, like big bones, shiny rocks, and old paintings. Anna liked the bones best. She wanted to touch them, but Mom said no. + +"Look, Ben, this is a dinosaur!" Anna said, pointing to a skeleton. "It has a long neck and a long tail. It is very big and strong." + +Ben nodded. He liked the rocks best. He wanted to take one home, but Dad said no. + +"Look, Anna, this is a ruby!" Ben said, holding a red stone. "It is very pretty and sparkly. It is very rare and valuable." + +Anna smiled. She liked the ruby too. She wanted to see it closer, but Ben held it tight. + +"Can I hold it, please?" Anna asked. + +"Okay, but be careful," Ben said. He gave the ruby to Anna. + +Anna held the ruby in her hand. She felt its smoothness and weight. She moved it in the light and saw it shine. + +"Wow, it is so beautiful!" Anna said. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a guard running towards them. He looked angry and scared. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing?" the guard shouted. "That is not a toy, that is a priceless gem! Give it back to me, now!" + +Anna was startled. She did not know the ruby was not for playing. She felt sorry and scared. She wanted to give the ruby back, but she was too nervous. She dropped the ruby on the floor. + +The ruby bounced and rolled away. The guard gasped and chased after it. Anna and Ben watched in horror. They hoped the ruby was not broken. + +Mom and Dad came over. They saw what happened. They were shocked and embarrassed. They apologized to the guard and to the museum. They took Anna and Ben away. + +"Anna, Ben, that was very silly and naughty of you," Mom said. "You should not touch or take things that are not yours. You could have damaged or lost something very important. You should listen to us and follow the rules." + +Anna and Ben felt ashamed. They knew Mom was right. They said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never touched or took things from the museum again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they did not behave well. They would throw their toys on the floor, make a lot of noise, and not listen to their mom. + +One day, their mom had to go to the store and asked their grandma to watch them. She told them to behave and be nice to grandma. Tom and Lily nodded, but as soon as mom left, they started to act naughty again. They threw their toys on the floor, made a lot of noise, and did not listen to grandma. + +Grandma was very sad and tired. She tried to tell them to stop, but they did not care. They kept on playing and making a mess. Then, grandma felt sick. She sat on the couch and held her chest. She looked very pale and weak. + +Tom and Lily saw grandma and got scared. They ran to her and asked, "Grandma, are you okay?" + +Grandma shook her head and said, "No, my dears, I am not okay. I need help. Please call mom." + +Tom and Lily felt very sorry and guilty. They realized they had been very bad to grandma. They quickly picked up the phone and called mom. They told her what happened and begged her to come back. + +Mom came back as fast as she could. She saw grandma and called an ambulance. She hugged Tom and Lily and said, "I am glad you called me, but I am very disappointed in you. You did not behave and you made grandma sick. You should be ashamed of yourselves." +