diff --git "a/TinyStories_874.txt" "b/TinyStories_874.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_874.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is very high and fast," her mom says. + +Lily and Ben climb up the stairs. They are excited. They sit on the slide. They hold hands. + +"Ready, set, go!" Ben says. + +They slide down. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh. They have fun. + +But when they reach the bottom, they see something funny. Lily's dress has a strip hanging from it. The slide ripped her dress. + +"Oh no, look at your dress!" Ben says. + +Lily looks at her dress. She sees the strip. She feels sad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. The slide was too rough," Ben says. + +Lily's mom comes over. She sees the strip too. + +"Don't worry, Lily. It's just a small rip. We can fix it later. You still look pretty," she says. + +She hugs Lily. Lily feels better. + +"Thank you, mom. Thank you, Ben. You are good friends," she says. + +They smile. They learned something new. They learned that slides can rip dresses. They learned that friends can help each other. They learned that they can still have fun. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tube in the grass. It is red and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that tube!" Lily says. "Can we play with it?" + +Tom nods. He runs to the tube and grabs it. He tries to lift it, but it is too heavy. + +"Help me, Lily!" he says. "Let's roll it to the slide." + +Lily runs to help Tom. They push and pull the tube to the slide. They are very happy. + +But then, a man comes to the park. He is angry. He has a hat and a coat. He sees the tube and the twins. + +"Hey, you kids!" he shouts. "That's my tube! Give it back to me!" + +Lily and Tom are scared. They drop the tube and run to their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She has a book and a bag. + +"Mom, mom!" they cry. "A man wants his tube back!" + +Their mom looks at the man. She sees his hat and coat. She knows him. He is Mr. Smith. He works at the store. He sells cheap things. + +"Mr. Smith, is that your tube?" she asks. + +"Yes, it is!" he says. "I bought it for my garden. It was very cheap. But it fell off my truck. I've been looking for it everywhere." + +He picks up the tube and puts it on his truck. He is still angry. + +"Next time, don't touch things that are not yours!" he says. "Or I'll tell your dad!" + +He drives away. Lily and Tom are sad. They liked the tube. They wanted to play with it. + +"Sorry, mom," they say. + +Their mom hugs them. She is not angry. She is kind. + +"It's okay, my loves," she says. "You didn't know it was his tube. But you should always ask before you grab things. Maybe next time, we can buy you a tube of your own. A nice and colorful one. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom smile. They like that idea. They hug their mom and say thank you. They forget about the cheap tube and the angry man. They go back to the park and play with their ball. They are happy again. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play and have fun. One day, they go with Mom to the market. Mom says they can look at the toys, but they must stay close to her. + +Lily and Tom see many toys at the market. They see dolls, cars, balls, and books. They want to touch and play with them all. They forget what Mom said. They run away from her and go to different stalls. + +Mom looks for Lily and Tom. She is worried and angry. She asks the people at the market if they have seen her twins. No one has seen them. Mom is very sad. + +Lily finds a big teddy bear. She hugs it and smiles. She thinks it is the best toy ever. She does not see the grumpy man who owns the teddy bear. He sees her and shouts at her. + +"Hey, you! That is my teddy bear! You cannot take it! Give it back to me!" + +Lily is scared. She drops the teddy bear and cries. She does not know where Tom or Mom are. She feels alone and lost. + +Tom finds a shiny bike. He likes bikes. He wants to ride it. He does not see the sign that says "Do not touch". He climbs on the bike and pedals away. He does not see the busy road ahead. He does not hear the horns or the brakes. He does not feel the crash. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big butterfly with many colors. They wanted to catch it and look at it. + +"Let's buy a net from the shop!" Ben said. "Then we can catch the butterfly." + +Lily nodded and they ran to the shop. They had some coins from their piggy bank. They gave the coins to the shopkeeper and he gave them a net. + +They ran back to the garden, where the butterfly was still flying. They tried to catch it with the net, but it was too fast and too smart. It flew away from them, to a distant tree. + +"Come back, butterfly!" Ben shouted. "We just want to see you!" + +But the butterfly did not come back. It flew higher and higher, until they could not see it anymore. + +Ben and Lily felt sad. They had wasted their coins and their time. They had scared the butterfly and lost it. + +They sat on the grass and looked at the net. They wished they had not bought it. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why do you have a net?" + +They told her what had happened. She listened and smiled. + +"I'm sorry you did not catch the butterfly," she said. "But you know, butterflies are not meant to be caught. They are meant to be free and happy. They are beautiful, but they are also fragile. If you catch them, you might hurt them or make them sick. They are not toys, they are living things. You should respect them and let them be." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not know that. They thought they were just having fun. + +They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. They asked her what they should do with the net. + +She thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you use it for something else? Maybe you can make a tent with it, or a hammock, or a fishing game. You can use your imagination and have fun with it. But remember, don't use it to catch or hurt any animals. They are your friends, not your enemies." + +Ben and Lily liked that idea. They thanked their mom and went to play with the net. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be kind and gentle to all living things. They learned that some things are better to admire from a distance, than to own or control. They learned that buying something is not always the best way to enjoy it. +Tom and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They have a big box where they keep their cars. Sometimes they take out their cars and make a race track on the floor. + +One day, Tom and Mia are playing with their cars. Tom has a red car with a loud motor. Mia has a blue car with a shiny sticker. They put their cars on the track and say, "Ready, set, go!" + +Tom's car is very fast. It zooms past Mia's car. Tom says, "Ha ha, I pass you, Mia! My car is the best!" + +Mia's car is not as fast, but it is very smart. It knows how to avoid the bumps and turns on the track. Mia says, "No, Tom, you don't pass me! My car is the best!" + +Tom and Mia keep racing their cars. They have fun and laugh. They don't care who wins or loses. They just like to play with their cars. They think their cars are the most colorful and the most fun. +Anna loved books. She liked to look at the pictures and listen to the stories. She wanted to go to the library with her mom. The library had many books to choose from. + +But mom said no. She said it was raining and they had to stay home. She said they could read the books they had at home. Anna was sad. She did not want to read the same books again. She wanted to see new books. + +"Please, mom, can we go to the library?" Anna asked. She insisted. She begged. She whined. + +"No, Anna, we can't go today. It's too wet and cold outside. We can go another day when the weather is better." Mom said. She was firm. She was tired. She had a headache. + +Anna was angry. She did not like mom's answer. She thought mom was terrible. She threw a tantrum. She cried. She stomped. She shouted. + +"Anna, stop that right now. You are being very naughty. You need to calm down and be quiet." Mom said. She was stern. She was annoyed. She had enough. + +Anna did not stop. She kept crying and stomping and shouting. She did not care what mom said. She wanted to go to the library. + +But then something happened. She heard a loud noise. She saw a flash of light. She felt a shock. The power went out. The house was dark and silent. + +Anna was scared. She stopped crying and stomping and shouting. She ran to mom and hugged her. She said she was sorry. She said she loved her. + +Mom hugged her back. She said she was sorry too. She said she loved her. She said they could read a book together by the window. She said they could use their imagination. + +Anna smiled. She liked that idea. She forgot about the library. She picked a book and sat on mom's lap. They read and laughed and cuddled. They had a good time. They waited for the power to come back. +Lily liked to play in the kitchen. She had a pink toy oven and a pink toy cake. She wanted to make a real cake for her mom. She saw a big bowl and a big spoon on the table. She climbed on a chair and reached for them. + +"Be careful, Lily!" her mom said. "That is not for you. That is for dinner. You can play with your toys." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to make a real cake. She poured some flour and some water and some sugar and some eggs into the bowl. She mixed them with the spoon. It was sticky and messy. She smiled. + +She looked for a pan to put the cake in. She saw a shiny metal pan on the stove. She did not know it was hot. She grabbed it with her hand. It burned her. She screamed. + +Her mom ran to her and took her hand. She saw the red mark on her skin. She saw the mess on the table. She was angry and sad. + +"Lily, what did you do?" she said. "You hurt yourself. You made a big mess. You ruined dinner. You were very naughty. You have to go to your room. No cake for you." + +Lily cried. She did not want to go to her room. She did not want to be naughty. She wanted to make a cake for her mom. She wanted to say sorry. But her mom did not listen. She took her to her room and closed the door. Lily was alone. She felt bad. She wished she had played with her toys. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with puzzles. They had many puzzles with different pictures, like animals, cars, and flowers. One day, they found a new puzzle in their toy box. It was a puzzle of a snowman. + +"Wow, a snowman puzzle!" Anna said. "Let's make it!" + +"OK, but we have to be quick," Ben said. "Mom said we have to go to the park soon." + +They opened the puzzle box and spread the pieces on the floor. They started to look for the edges and the corners. They worked together and soon they had the outline of the snowman. + +"Look, he has a hat, a scarf, and a carrot nose!" Anna said. + +"And buttons, a broom, and a smile!" Ben said. + +They were very happy with their puzzle. They wanted to show it to Mom. They picked up the puzzle carefully and carried it to the kitchen. But on the way, they passed by the heater. The heater was very hot. The puzzle was very close to the heater. The puzzle started to melt. + +"Oh no, our puzzle!" Anna cried. + +"What happened?" Ben asked. + +"The heater melted our puzzle!" Anna said. "The snowman is gone!" + +They looked at the puzzle and saw that the pieces were soft and sticky. They could not see the snowman anymore. They felt very sad and angry. + +"That's not fair!" Ben said. "We worked so hard on our puzzle!" + +"Why did the heater melt our puzzle?" Anna asked. + +Mom heard their voices and came to see what was wrong. She saw the melted puzzle and understood what happened. + +"I'm sorry, kids," Mom said. "The heater was too hot for the puzzle. The puzzle was made of wax, like a candle. Wax melts when it gets hot." + +"Wax?" Anna and Ben asked. + +"Yes, wax. It's a material that can change shape when it gets hot or cold. When it's cold, it's hard and solid. When it's hot, it's soft and liquid. That's why the puzzle melted." + +Anna and Ben were curious. They had never seen wax before. They asked Mom to show them more wax things. Mom showed them some candles, crayons, and cheese. She explained how wax can be used to make different things. She also explained how to be careful with wax and heat. + +Anna and Ben learned something new. They also learned a lesson. They learned that some things can change when they get hot or cold. They learned that they have to be careful with their toys and the heater. They learned that they can still have fun with wax, even if their puzzle melted. They thanked Mom for teaching them. They hugged Mom and each other. They decided to make a new puzzle with crayons. They were happy again. +Sara has a pet hamster named Mimi. She likes to play with Mimi and give her seeds and water. Sometimes, Sara puts Mimi in a ball and lets her roll around the room. Mimi likes the ball, but she also likes to explore. + +One day, Sara forgets to close the ball. Mimi sees a hole in the wall and goes inside. She thinks it is a fun tunnel. She does not know that it is a vent. The vent leads to the outside, where there are many noises and dangers. + +Sara looks for Mimi and cannot find her. She starts to cry. She tells her mom that Mimi is gone. Her mom tries to calm her down and says they will look for Mimi together. They go outside and see a big truck. The truck is loud and scary. Sara sees something furry on the truck. It is Mimi! + +Sara runs to the truck and shouts, "Mimi, Mimi, come back!" The truck driver hears her and stops the truck. He sees Mimi on the back and picks her up. He gives her to Sara and says, "Is this your pet? She escaped from the vent. She is lucky I saw her." + +Sara hugs Mimi and says, "Thank you, thank you, you saved Mimi!" She is very happy. She kisses Mimi and says, "I'm sorry, Mimi, I won't let you go again. You are my best friend." Mimi squeaks and cuddles with Sara. She is glad to be back with Sara. She is calm and safe. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big machine with many colors and pictures. The machine has a slot for a coin and a handle to twist. + +"Look, Mia, what is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is a toy. Do you have a coin?" Mia says. + +Tom searches his pockets and finds a shiny coin. He puts it in the slot and twists the handle. The machine makes a loud noise and a ball comes out. The ball has a surprise inside. + +"Wow, Tom, you got a ball! What is in it?" Mia says. + +Tom opens the ball and sees a small car. He likes cars. He shows it to Mia. + +"Look, Mia, I got a car! It is red and fast. Do you want to play with it?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, I want to play with it. Can I have a turn?" Mia says. + +Tom nods and gives the car to Mia. They take turns to play with the car. They have fun. They are happy. They are organized. They share the toy and the coin. They are good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to clap her hands when she was happy. One day, Lily went to a lecture with her mommy. The lecture was about animals and how they live in the wild. Lily listened carefully and learned many things. + +After the lecture, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. They saw many animals like birds, squirrels, and rabbits. Suddenly, Lily saw something hidden behind a tree. She went closer to see what it was and found a little kitten! + +Lily was so happy to find the kitten and started to clap her hands. Her mommy asked her, "What did you find, Lily?" Lily replied, "I found a hidden kitten!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Let's take the kitten home and give it a warm bed to sleep in." Lily was so happy and clapped her hands again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a baby. The baby was very small and young, so we called it an infant. One day, the mommy had to go to work and she was nervous about leaving the baby. + +She went to her friend's house and requested that her friend take care of the baby while she was at work. Her friend was happy to help and took good care of the little infant. The baby was happy and safe with the friend. + +When the mommy came back from work, she was happy to see that her baby was well taken care of. She thanked her friend for helping her and the baby. From that day on, the mommy knew she could always request help from her friend when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and had a pet rabbit named Snowy. Every day, Lily would feed Snowy carrots and lettuce. + +One day, Lily's mom was cooking dinner and accidentally dropped a knife on the floor. Lily picked it up and gave it to her mom. Her mom was very grateful and hugged her tightly. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. She was playing on the swings when she suddenly fell off and got embarrassed. But her friends were very kind and helped her up. They all went to get ice cream together and had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved dolls. She had a big collection of dolls that she loved to play with. One day, she wanted to prepare a special surprise for her favorite doll. She decided to make a new dress for her doll. She picked out the prettiest fabric she could find and sewed a beautiful dress. It was impressive! + +The girl was so proud of her work and couldn't wait to show her doll. She placed the new dress on her doll and showed it to her. But then, she accidentally knocked the doll over and it broke into many pieces. The girl was so sad and cried a lot. She realized that she should have been more careful with her doll. + +From that day on, the girl learned to be more careful with her toys and to prepare things with more care. She still loved her dolls, but she was more careful with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the forest and find treasures. One day, he found a shiny treasure box. He was so happy and wanted to take it home to show his mom. + +As he was walking home, he heard a loud growling noise. It was a big, scary bear! The bear wanted to eat Timmy and his treasure. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dog, Max, came running to his rescue. Max barked at the bear and chased him away. Timmy was safe and happy to have his treasure and his best friend Max with him. They went home and Timmy told his mom all about his adventure. She was proud of him for being brave and finding such a special treasure. Timmy and Max ate some yummy snacks and went to bed, dreaming of their next adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Max. Max loved to drive fast and zoom around the town. One day, Max ran out of gas and had to stop. Max was sad because he couldn't go fast anymore. + +Max learned that it's important to have gas in his tank so he can keep going. Max also learned that sometimes it's good to go slow and enjoy the scenery. Max realized that going slow can be just as fun as going fast. + +So, Max made sure to always have gas in his tank and sometimes he would go slow to see all the pretty flowers and animals on the side of the road. Max was happy because he learned an important lesson and he could still have fun even when he went slow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially her favorite novel about a princess. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room, but Lily was too busy reading her novel. + +"Lily, please shut your book and clean up your room," her mom said. + +"But Mom, I'm almost done with my novel," Lily replied. + +"I understand, but your room is a mess and we have guests coming over soon," her mom said. + +Lily sighed and put her novel down. She started to clean up her room and put all her toys away. When she finished, her mom came in and said, "Good job, Lily! Now we can have a clean and tidy house for our guests." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for being helpful. She picked up her novel again and continued reading, feeling happy and content. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would do it every day. She had a reliable friend named Max who would always dance with her. + +One day, Lily and Max were practicing their dance moves. Lily showed Max a new move and asked him to repeat it. Max tried, but he couldn't do it right. Lily told him it was okay and they kept practicing. + +After a while, Max got the move right and they danced happily together. Lily was happy to have a reliable friend like Max who would always dance with her and try his best to repeat her moves. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat shrimp, but he was very weak and couldn't catch any himself. One day, Timmy's mommy mentioned that they were going to have shrimp for dinner. Timmy was so happy, he clapped his hands and jumped up and down. + +Timmy's mommy went to the store to buy some shrimp. When she came back, she cooked the shrimp and put it on the table. Timmy's eyes got big and he couldn't wait to eat it. He took a bite and it tasted so good. Timmy was very happy and he mentioned to his mommy that it was the best shrimp he had ever eaten. + +After dinner, Timmy's mommy gave him a big hug and told him that he was strong in his own way. Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself. He knew that he may be weak when it came to catching shrimp, but he was strong in other ways. And he was happy that he got to eat his favorite food, shrimp, for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Jerry. They loved to play together in the park every day. One day, Tom found a shiny match on the ground and showed it to Jerry. They were both very excited and anxious to light it up. + +But before they could, a big storm came and washed them away from each other. Tom was very sad and missed his friend Jerry. He searched everywhere, but he couldn't find him. + +Finally, after many days, Tom and Jerry were reunited. They were so happy to see each other again, and they decided to light the match together to celebrate. But something went wrong, and the match caught on fire, causing a big accident. Tom and Jerry were hurt badly, and they had to go to the hospital. They learned that playing with fire was not safe and promised to never do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the yard. One day, her mom asked her to rake the leaves. Lily didn't want to because she thought it was boring. + +Her mom said, "It's important to keep our yard clean and tidy. Please accept this chore and do it with a smile." + +Lily sighed and took the rake. As she was raking, she found an interesting bug. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom said, "Wow, that bug is really interesting! But remember, we still need to finish raking the leaves." + +Lily realized that she needed to finish her chore before she could play with the bug. She accepted her responsibility and finished raking the leaves. In the end, she felt proud of herself for doing a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to run and play in the park, but one day he got very tired. He found a tree to rest under and took a nap. + +When Sammy woke up, he saw a nut on the ground. It was a big, brown nut and Sammy was very hungry. He picked it up and started to nibble on it. It was very tasty! + +As he ate his nut, Sammy looked up at the sky. He saw some birds flying in the distant clouds. They looked so small and far away. Sammy wondered where they were going and if he could ever fly like them. But for now, he was happy just resting and enjoying his nut. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear her shiny red shoes. One day, she went to the park to play and she met a friendly dog named Max. Max had a tight leash around his neck and he looked very sad. + +Lily asked Max, "Why do you look so sad?" + +Max replied, "My leash is too tight and I can't play freely." + +Lily felt sorry for Max and she decided to help him. She took the leash and led Max to his owner. She told the owner, "Max's leash is too tight, can you please loosen it?" + +The owner thanked Lily and loosened the leash. Max was so happy that he started jumping and playing with Lily. From that day on, Max and Lily became best friends and they played together every day at the park. And Lily never forgot to wear her shiny red shoes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. He played with it every day and took it with him wherever he went. One day, Timmy went to the park with his toy car. While he was playing, he saw a little girl crying. He went over to her and asked her what was wrong. She said she lost her toy and couldn't find it anywhere. Timmy felt sad for her and decided to help her look for it. + +They searched all around the park, but they couldn't find the toy. Timmy thought about his own toy car and how much he would be sad if he lost it. So, he decided to give his toy car to the little girl. The little girl was so happy and hugged Timmy tightly. Timmy felt happy too, knowing that he made someone else happy. + +Timmy learned that it's not always about keeping things for ourselves, but it's also about sharing and helping others. He realized that his toy car didn't really belong to him, but it belonged to anyone who needed it more than he did. Timmy felt proud of himself for doing a good deed and making a new friend. Even though the little girl was from a distant place, they became great friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird had many feathers. One day, the bird flew too high and a feather fell off. The feather was very fragile and broke into many pieces when it fell on the ground. + +The bird was sad because it lost a feather. But then, something strange happened. A new feather appeared on the bird's body! The new feather was shiny and beautiful. The bird was happy again. + +From that day on, the bird learned that even though things may appear to be bad, good things can also appear. And the bird took good care of its feathers so they would not break again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially ones that tasted like mint. One day, Lily's mom bought her a unique candy that had a funny shape. Lily was so excited to try it, but when she put it in her mouth, she didn't like the taste. She made a face and said, "I hate this candy, it doesn't taste like mint!" + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and went down the slide. But then, Lily saw a boy crying. She asked him what was wrong and he said he lost his favorite toy. Lily remembered how sad she felt when she didn't like the unique candy. So, she gave the boy her own toy to make him feel better. The boy was happy and thanked Lily. + +As Lily left the park, she felt happy too. She realized that sometimes things that are different or unique can be good, even if they don't seem like it at first. And she also learned that helping others can make you feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the river with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a bright yellow raft floating by. + +"Wow, that looks like fun!" said Ducky. + +"I want to try it too," said his friend, Bunny. + +So, Ducky and Bunny swam over to the raft. They climbed on and started to play. But soon, they realized the raft was empty. + +"We need to fill it up with air," said Ducky. + +"I can help," said Bunny. + +Together, they blew into the raft until it was full and ready to float again. Ducky and Bunny had so much fun on the bright yellow raft, they played until the sun went down. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. One day, Whiskers saw a sack of oil sitting outside his house. He wanted to play with it, so he batted it around with his paw. Suddenly, the sack broke open and oil spilled everywhere! + +Whiskers didn't know what to do, so he meowed for help. A little girl named Lily heard him and came running over. "What happened, Whiskers?" she asked. "I made a mess," Whiskers replied sadly. + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can clean it up together!" And so, they worked together to clean up the oil and put it in a new sack. Whiskers was very grateful to have such a helpful friend like Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden. In the garden, there was a small pumpkin. The pumpkin was very happy because it was growing big and strong. One day, the pumpkin started to bloom. It had beautiful flowers on it. The pumpkin was so proud of itself. + +The weather was mild and perfect for growing pumpkins. The pumpkin grew bigger and bigger every day. It loved the sun and the rain. The pumpkin was so excited to be picked and taken to a new home. It wanted to make someone happy. + +Finally, the day came when the pumpkin was picked. It was taken to a new home where it was loved and admired. The pumpkin was happy because it had fulfilled its purpose. It had bloomed and brought joy to someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big thumb that she used to hold her toys. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw the sun rise in the sky. She was so happy to see the sun rise and shine bright. + +But then, Lily accidentally dropped her favorite toy and it made her upset. She tried to pick it up with her big thumb, but it was too heavy. She started to cry and her mom came to help her. Her mom picked up the toy and gave it back to Lily. + +Lily was no longer upset and she smiled again. She hugged her mom and said thank you. From that day on, Lily learned that even when things make her upset, there is always someone who can help her. And she continued to watch the sun rise every morning with her big thumb holding her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hug her teddy bear tight every night before going to sleep. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big surprise. She gave her a new puppy! The puppy was so cute and fluffy that Lily wanted to give him a hug too. But the puppy was scared and didn't want to come close to Lily. So, Lily gave him some treats and played with him until he felt comfortable. Finally, the puppy gave Lily a big hug and she hugged him back tight. From that day on, Lily and her puppy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pet cat, Max, very much. One day, Lily and her family went on a trip. When they got to their hotel, Lily's mommy told her to unpack her bag. Lily was very excited to do that because she had packed her favorite toys and clothes. + +As she was unpacking, Lily noticed that Max was not with them. She started to worry and asked her mommy where Max was. Her mommy told her that Max was safe at home with their neighbor. Lily felt better knowing that Max was safe and happy. + +The next day, Lily and her family went back home. As soon as they got home, Lily ran to Max and gave him a big hug. Max was so happy to see Lily again that he started to purr. Lily was happy too because she had her favorite pet back and he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to eat apples and bananas. He ate them every day for breakfast. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to put his dish in the dishwasher. Timmy was helpful and did what his mom asked. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom was cooking dinner. She made spaghetti and meatballs. Timmy was excited to eat it. But when he took a bite, he realized something was wrong. The meatballs tasted funny. Timmy's mom forgot to wash the dishwasher and the soap got on the dishes. Timmy got sick and had to go to the hospital. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. Every day, she would look at her calendar to see what fun things she could do. + +One day, Lily looked at her calendar and sighed. There was nothing planned for the day. She felt sad because she wanted to do something fun. + +But then, Lily had an idea! She put on her fancy dress and went outside to play with her friends. They played tag and had a picnic. Lily was so happy that she forgot all about sighing at her calendar. + +From then on, Lily learned that even if there was nothing planned, she could still have fun with her friends. And that made her very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pick oranges from her backyard. She would always bring them inside and share them with her family as a treat. + +One day, Lily picked an orange that looked a little different than the others. It was bigger and brighter, but she didn't think much of it. She brought it inside and gave it to her little brother as a treat. + +Later that night, Lily's brother got very sick. He had eaten the orange Lily had picked earlier and it turned out to be bad. Lily's family rushed him to the hospital, but it was too late. + +Lily felt very sad and guilty. She knew she should have been more careful when picking the oranges. From then on, she always made sure to inspect each one carefully before giving them as treats. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to play, but he looked confused. "What's wrong, Billy?" asked Timmy. "I don't know how to play baseball," said Billy sadly. + +"Don't worry," said Timmy. "I'll teach you!" So, Timmy showed Billy how to throw and hit the baseball. Billy was so happy and he thanked Timmy for teaching him. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom saw him yawning. "Are you tired, Timmy?" she asked. "Yes, Mommy," said Timmy. "But I had fun teaching Billy how to play baseball." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if it makes you a little tired. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a shiny star in the sky and asked her mommy, "What is that?" + +"That's a star, Lily. It's a part of the universe," her mommy replied. + +Lily was curious and restless. She wanted to touch the star and pull it down to play with it. But her mommy said it was too far away. + +Lily didn't like that answer and started to cry. "I want to play with the star!" she said. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "I know you want to, but sometimes we can't have everything we want. Let's go play with your toys instead." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She realized that sometimes it's okay to let go of things we can't have and enjoy what we do have. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a new cane. He liked to walk with it everywhere he went. One day, he went to visit his friend and when he got there, he saw a big bell. He asked his friend if he could ring it. His friend said yes and he used his cane to ring the bell. It made a loud noise and he laughed. From that day on, he would always bring his new cane to his friend's house so he could ring the bell again and again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to play on a big hill. They wanted to see who could climb to the top the fastest. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, was very fast and climbed the hill quickly. Timmy tried his best, but he couldn't make it to the top. He felt sad and thought he wasn't successful like Billy. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him what he did outside. Timmy told her about the hill and how he couldn't climb to the top. His mom said, "Timmy, just because you didn't make it to the top doesn't mean you weren't successful. You tried your best and that's what matters." + +The next day, Timmy went back to the hill with his friends. He remembered what his mom said and felt happy. He tried his best again and this time, he made it to the top! Timmy felt successful and his friends cheered for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school because she got to play with her friends and learn new things. One day, her teacher told the class they were going to have a crazy day and wear silly hats. Lily thought it was funny and wore her big red hat. + +During recess, Lily and her friends played on the swings and thought about what they wanted to be when they grew up. Lily thought she wanted to be a doctor so she could help people feel better. After school, Lily told her mom about the crazy day and how much fun she had. She couldn't wait to go back to school again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion who loved to play in the jungle. He liked to run and jump and catch his friends. One day, he saw a group of animals playing a game with a ball. They were trying to score points by kicking the ball into a goal. + +The lion wanted to play too, but he didn't know how. He asked the animals to show him, but they laughed and said he was too big and too slow. The lion felt sad and alone. He went to his cave and prayed to the stars for help. + +The stars heard the lion's prayer and sent him a magical ball that would help him score points. The lion went back to the animals and showed them his new ball. They were amazed and let him play with them. The lion was so happy and felt strong and brave. He played with his friends every day and they all had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore in the woods. One day, she found a can that sprayed silver paint. She thought it was so cool! + +Lily decided to spray some silver on a big rock she found. She sprayed and sprayed until the whole rock was shiny and silver. She was so proud of herself! + +As she walked back home, she showed her parents the silver rock. They were amazed at how brave and creative their little girl was. From that day on, Lily loved to spray things with silver paint and show them off to her family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her parents. One day, they went to see a scary movie. + +Lily: "Mommy, I'm scared." + +Mommy: "It's okay, sweetie. Just hold my hand." + +Daddy: "Don't worry, Lily. We'll protect you." + +But the movie was too scary for Lily. She closed her eyes and covered her ears. Suddenly, the lights went out and Lily couldn't see anything. She felt scared and alone. + +Lily: "Mommy, where are you?" + +Mommy and Daddy didn't answer. Lily started to cry. She didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she felt something grab her. It was a monster! The monster took Lily away and she was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and run around. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a spray bottle filled with water. Timmy liked to spray the water all around him, making everything wet. + +As Timmy was playing, he noticed a butterfly flying nearby. Timmy gently sprayed the butterfly with water, making it wet. The butterfly stopped in mid-motion and looked at Timmy. Timmy felt humble and said sorry to the butterfly. + +The butterfly flew away, and Timmy continued to play. He learned that even small things, like a spray of water, can affect the motion of the world around us. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max lived in a big tree with his family and friends. One day, Max went on a trip to the forest with his friends. They saw many animals and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter who had come to catch them. Max quickly thought of a plan to escape. He told his friends to climb up the tree and hide while he distracted the hunter. + +Max made loud noises and jumped around to get the hunter's attention. The hunter followed Max and didn't notice the other monkeys in the tree. Max led the hunter far away from his friends and then quickly ran back to the tree. + +Max's friends were safe and they all hugged Max and thanked him for saving them. Max learned that it's important to be brave and think of others, even when you're scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. Timmy loved to hold Mr. Snuggles tight every night when he went to bed. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They saw a little girl crying on a bench. Timmy's mom asked her what was wrong, but the little girl just looked down and said nothing. Timmy knew that sometimes silence can be scary and sad. So, he walked up to her and held out Mr. Snuggles. The little girl smiled and hugged Mr. Snuggles tight. + +From that day on, Timmy realized that being dependable and kind to others can make a big difference. He learned that sometimes, a simple act of holding out a toy or a hand can bring a smile to someone's face and make them feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite dress with a pretty bow on it. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a big bench. Lily climbed up on the bench and sat down to rest. She thought the bench was very fair because it had enough space for her and her mommy to sit together. After a while, Lily got up from the bench and ran around to play. She had so much fun and was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear. It was her favorite style. One day, Lily went to the park with her friend, Timmy. Timmy said he liked her dress and asked if he could borrow it. Lily said yes and promised to lend it to him. + +The next day, Lily saw Timmy wearing her dress. But he didn't take care of it like she did. He spilled juice on it and ripped a hole in it. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. But Timmy was kind and said sorry for ruining her dress. He promised to buy her a new one to make up for it. + +Lily forgave Timmy and was happy again. She learned that even if someone makes a mistake, they can still be kind and make it right by keeping their promise. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that was pink and had flowers on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun that she forgot she had to go home soon. + +When Lily finally remembered, she ran back home as fast as she could. But when she got there, she saw that her dress was gone! She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily started to cry because she loved her dress so much. But then, her mom came to her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll find your dress. And if we can't find it, we'll get you a new one. Maybe even an enormous one!" Hearing this made Lily feel better and she stopped crying. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day, but he also loved to jump on the big cushion in his room. His mommy always insisted that he keep his room clean, but Timmy sometimes forgot. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he accidentally knocked over a cup of juice onto the cushion. He knew he had to clean it up before his mommy found out. Timmy got a towel and started to clean the cushion, but it was very hard to get all the juice out. + +Timmy's mommy walked in and saw what had happened. She wasn't mad, but she insisted that Timmy always be careful with his drinks around the cushion. Timmy promised he would be more careful and his mommy helped him finish cleaning the cushion. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to keep his room clean and take good care of his special cushion. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rocket. The rocket was big and red. It could fly up high in the sky. One day, a nosy little boy saw the rocket and wanted to play with it. But the rocket did not want to play with the boy. It did not like how nosy he was. + +The boy did not accept that the rocket did not want to play with him. He climbed into the rocket and pushed some buttons. Suddenly, the rocket started to fly up into the sky with the boy inside. The boy was scared and wanted to come back down, but he did not know how to make the rocket stop. + +The rocket went higher and higher until it was too high for the boy to breathe. He felt sick and dizzy. Then, the rocket exploded and the boy fell back down to the ground. The nosy little boy learned a lesson that day. It is not good to force things or people to play with you if they do not want to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mom. They saw a charming butterfly pass by them. "Look, Mommy! A pretty butterfly!" said Lily. + +As they kept walking, they stumbled upon a mystery. They found a big box with no label on it. "What could be inside?" wondered Lily. + +Her mom said, "Let's open it and find out." They opened the box and found a bunch of toys inside. "Wow, what a surprise!" exclaimed Lily. + +They played with the toys for a while and then decided to leave them for other children to find. "Let's pass on the fun," said Lily's mom. And they left the box for someone else to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very happy because he loved to go for walks with his owner. One day, Spot's owner forgot to put his leash on before they went for a walk. Spot saw a squirrel and ran after it. His owner was very worried and ran after him. Luckily, Spot stopped and his owner was able to catch him. + +After that, Spot's owner decided to write a reminder to always put Spot's leash on before going for a walk. She wrote the reminder on a gray piece of paper with a pencil. Spot's owner put the paper on the fridge so she wouldn't forget. From then on, Spot's owner always remembered to put his leash on before going for a walk. Spot was happy because he knew he would always be safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she saw a flame on the stove and she got scared. Her mommy came and told her not to touch the stove because it was hot and could hurt her. Lily's mommy taught her to be careful around flames. + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house. Her friend had a fancy dress on and Lily thought it was so pretty. She asked her friend where she got it from. Her friend said her mommy bought it for her. Lily wanted a fancy dress too, so she asked her mommy if she could get one. + +Her mommy said they could go to the store and look for a fancy dress together. Lily was so happy that her mommy was going to teach her how to pick out a fancy dress. They went to the store and found the perfect dress for Lily. She felt so special and happy in her new fancy dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, he saw a big red ball and he wanted to play with it. He ran over to grab it, but it was too heavy for him to lift. + +Timmy's dad saw him struggling and came over to help. He grabbed the ball and threw it to Timmy. Timmy was so happy and started bouncing it all around. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom made some spaghetti for dinner. Timmy loved spaghetti, but this time it was really spicy! His mouth was on fire! His dad told him to drink some milk to make it feel better. + +After dinner, Timmy's dad had to fix a loose screw on the door. Timmy watched as his dad used a screwdriver to tighten the screw. Timmy thought it was really cool and wanted to help, but he was too little. + +Finally, it was time for bed. Timmy was tired from playing with his ball and eating spicy spaghetti. He snuggled up with his favorite teddy bear and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to visit her friend Max. Max lived in a big house with many stairs. + +When Lily arrived, Max's mom greeted her at the door. "Hello, Lily! Come on in and take a seat on the couch," she said. + +Lily sat down and looked around the room. "Wow, this is an incredible house!" she said. + +Max came down the stairs and saw Lily. "Hi, Lily! Do you want to play with my toys?" he asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They played together all day and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to Max and his mom. She walked down the stairs and went back to her own house, feeling happy and grateful for her wonderful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a big tree. Every day, the owl would watch the pupils of the nearby school play outside. The owl would wonder why the children were so happy and carefree. + +One day, the owl decided to ask the children why they were so happy. The pupils explained that they loved playing with their friends and learning new things in school. The wise owl was very impressed with the pupils' answer. + +From that day on, the owl would watch the pupils play and learn. The owl realized that the pupils were very smart and wise for their age. The owl was happy to have learned something new from the pupils. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toys and share them with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy wanted to play with Timmy's favorite toy, but Timmy didn't want to share because he was afraid Billy would break it. + +Later that day, Timmy and his family went to a big temple to pray. While they were there, Timmy saw a poor man asking for help. Timmy's mom gave the man some money and Timmy felt happy that they could help. + +After leaving the temple, Timmy realized that he had been selfish with his toys and decided to spend more time sharing them with his friends. He also decided to be more generous with his belongings and help others in need, just like his mom did at the temple. From that day on, Timmy felt much happier and his friends were happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lily. Lily loved to play and run around in the fields with her friends. One day, Lily saw a big ball of wool and became curious. She wanted to know what it was and where it came from. + +Lily asked her mother about the wool, but her mother said she would find out when she was older. Lily was disappointed but didn't give up. She kept asking questions and learning more about the world around her. + +One day, Lily's mother took her to a sheep shearing event. Lily was so excited to see all the wool being cut off the sheep. She watched closely and enjoyed seeing the wool being spun into yarn. Lily realized that the big ball of wool she saw before was once on a sheep's back. She was so happy to have learned something new and enjoyed watching the process of turning wool into yarn. +Once upon a time, there was a big, blue ocean. In the ocean, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo was swimming around when he saw a big octopus. The octopus had eight long arms and was very famous in the ocean. + +Nemo wanted to say hello to the octopus, but he was scared. He swam away and hid behind a rock. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was the octopus! He was calling out to Nemo. "Come back, little fish. I need to talk to you," said the octopus. + +Nemo swam back to the octopus and they talked for a long time. The octopus told Nemo about all the adventures he had and how he became famous. Nemo was so happy he met the famous octopus and he knew he made a new friend in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her colorful crayons. One day, Lily's mom gave her an invitation to a party. Lily was so happy and excited! She wanted to bring her drawings to the party to show her friends. + +But then Lily realized that she didn't have any more paper to draw on. She asked her mom if they could go to the store to buy more. At the store, Lily saw a man selling balloons. She asked her mom if she could buy one. Her mom said yes, and Lily was so happy! + +After they bought the paper, Lily continued to draw. She drew a picture of the balloon man selling his colorful balloons. When it was time for the party, Lily brought her drawings and her balloon. Her friends loved her drawings and they all played together with the balloon. It was a fun and colorful party! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to drink hot chocolate from her favorite mug. One day, she accidentally dropped her mug and it broke. She was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" Lily replied, "I broke my mug, mommy. I'm so clumsy." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, we can get you a new mug. Let's call daddy and ask him to bring one home." + +Lily smiled and felt happy again. She called her daddy on the phone and said, "Daddy, can you please bring me a new mug? I broke mine and I want to drink hot chocolate again." Her daddy said, "Of course, my little princess. I'll bring you a new mug and we can have hot chocolate together." Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to get her new mug. +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 toy, a teddy bear, when she accidentally broke its arm. She felt very sorry for what she had done. + +Lily's mom noticed that she was sad and asked her what happened. Lily explained that she broke her teddy bear's arm. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can fix it together." They went to the store to buy some glue and fixed the teddy bear's arm. + +After they fixed the teddy bear, Lily felt happy again. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mommy. You are my spirit." Her mom smiled and said, "I will always be here for you, my dear. We are a part of each other's lives." +Once upon a time, there was a little brown puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run around in the yard. One day, Max's owner, a little boy named Timmy, was playing with Max when he accidentally threw his ball over the fence. + +"Oh no! What are we going to do?" cried Timmy. + +"Don't worry, I'll go get it," said Max. + +Max ran over to the fence and saw the ball hanging on a branch. He knew it was an emergency to get the ball back for Timmy, so he jumped up and grabbed it with his teeth. When he came back to Timmy, he proudly gave him the ball and Timmy said, "Good boy, Max! You're my hero!" +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play fetch with his owner, Timmy. Timmy always put a collar on Spot before they went outside to play. One day, Spot got frustrated because Timmy was too busy to play with him. + +Spot whined, "Timmy, play with me! Please!" + +But Timmy ignored Spot and continued to play with his toys. Spot tried to get Timmy's attention by barking, but Timmy still ignored him. + +Spot felt sad and lonely, so he went outside to play fetch by himself. As he was throwing the ball up in the air, the collar slipped off his neck and landed in a puddle. + +Spot picked up the collar and brought it to Timmy. "Look, Timmy! My collar fell off!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Good boy, Spot! I'm sorry for ignoring you earlier. Let's play fetch together now!" + +Spot wagged his tail happily and they played fetch until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in a jungle. He liked to roar very loudly to show how strong he was. One day, he saw a little dancer who was dancing in the jungle. The lion was amazed by her dance and wanted to be her friend. + +But the little dancer was very spoiled and didn't want to be friends with the lion. She thought she was too good for him. The lion was sad, but he didn't give up. He practiced his roar and tried to impress the little dancer. + +Finally, the little dancer saw how hard the lion was trying and realized that he was a good friend. She danced with him and they became the best of friends. From that day on, the lion would roar and the little dancer would dance, and they would have fun together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a car named Red. Red loved to go fast and zoom around the town. One day, Red's tire got a hole and he couldn't go anywhere. Red was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a nice man called a mechanic came to help Red. The mechanic was calm and knew just what to do. He brought out his tools and fixed Red's tire. Red was so happy and thankful that he could zip around again. + +From that day on, Red made sure to take good care of his tires so he wouldn't need the mechanic's help again. And every time Red saw the mechanic, he would honk his horn and wave hello. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy pigeon. The pigeon liked to fly and eat seeds. One day, the pigeon saw a big bird in the sky. The big bird was not a friend. The big bird wanted to catch the pigeon. The pigeon tried to fly away, but the big bird was too fast. The pigeon was not happy anymore. The big bird caught the pigeon and took it away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Halloween and wanted a big pumpkin for her house. So, she went to the pumpkin patch with her mommy. She looked at all the pumpkins and found a big one. But it was too heavy for her to carry. + +Lily asked her mommy for help. Her mommy picked up the pumpkin and put it in the cart. They went to pay for it and then went home. When they got home, Lily's daddy helped her carve the pumpkin. They cut out a big smile and two eyes. It was so fast and easy with daddy's help. + +Lily was so happy with her pumpkin. She put a candle inside and it glowed bright. She showed it to all her friends and they thought it was the best pumpkin ever. From that day on, Lily loved Halloween even more because she got to help pick out her pumpkin and her mommy and daddy helped her carve it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, while she was playing, she saw a boot appear on the ground. It was a big, rough boot and it looked like it had been there for a long time. + +Lily picked up the boot and said, "Look what I found!" Her friend, Tommy, came over and said, "Wow, that's a big boot! Where did you find it?" + +Lily replied, "It appeared on the ground over there. It's so rough, I wonder who it belongs to." + +Tommy said, "Maybe it belongs to a giant!" They both laughed and decided to keep the boot as a treasure. From that day on, Lily and Tommy would always remember the day the big, rough boot appeared in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his favorite cartoon on his tablet screen every day. His mom said, "Timmy, it's time for dinner. Please come eat." But Timmy didn't want to stop watching his cartoon. He said, "No, Mommy, I want to watch more. I can't resist it." + +His mom said, "Timmy, you need to eat. Watching too much screen is not good for your eyes." Timmy replied, "But Mommy, the screen is so smooth and the colors are so pretty." + +Finally, his mom convinced him to come eat dinner. After dinner, Timmy felt much better. He said, "Mommy, thank you for making me stop watching the screen. I feel much better now." His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. It's important to take breaks and not resist what's good for us." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jog around the park with his mommy. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the library to borrow a dictionary. When they arrived, Timmy saw a big, empty jar on the shelf. He thought it was a toy and started playing with it. + +Suddenly, the jar fell and broke into many pieces. Timmy's mommy got very angry and sad. She told Timmy that he should never touch things that do not belong to him. Timmy felt very sorry and promised he would never do it again. + +But when they returned the dictionary to the librarian, she noticed the broken jar and got very upset. She said that Timmy and his mommy had to pay for the jar. Timmy's mommy did not have enough money to pay for it, so they had to leave the library without the dictionary. Timmy felt very sad because he loved learning new words. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his friends. They had a lot of fun hitting the ball and running around the field. One day, Timmy saw a very expensive golf club at the store. He really wanted it, but it cost a lot of money. + +Timmy asked his mom to buy him the golf club, but she said no. Timmy was sad, but he didn't give up. He decided to save his money and buy the club himself. He started doing chores around the house to earn some money. + +One day, Timmy's mom saw him whispering to his piggy bank. She asked him what he was doing and he said he was telling his money to grow bigger so he could buy the expensive golf club. His mom was proud of him for working hard and saving his money. Finally, Timmy had enough money to buy the golf club. He was so happy and proud of himself for working hard and not giving up. The moral of the story is that if you work hard and save your money, you can get the things you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her drum. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend's name was Timmy. + +Timmy saw that Lily's drum was empty. "Why don't you fill it up with beans?" Timmy suggested. + +Lily thought that was a great idea. She filled up her drum with beans and started to play. Timmy clapped his hands and danced along to the beat. + +Lily was very happy that her drum was no longer empty. She thanked Timmy for his idea and they continued to play and have fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They had a baby, a little infant. The baby was very small and needed help with everything. One day, the mommy wanted to go to the store but she couldn't take the baby with her. So, she asked the daddy to watch the baby. + +The daddy wanted to do something fun with the baby, but the baby was too little to play with toys. Then, the daddy had an idea. He took the baby to the door and showed the baby how to unlock it. The baby was very smart and quickly learned how to unlock the door. + +The daddy was so proud of the baby for being independent and learning something new. They had lots of fun together and the baby felt very happy. From that day on, the baby loved to unlock doors and explore new things with the help of the daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy man named Jack. Jack loved to eat pies and he was always cheerful. One day, Jack saw a bird in his garden and he wanted to shoot it. But his mom told him that it was bad to shoot the bird, so Jack didn't do it. + +Later that day, Jack went to the bakery to buy a pie. He saw a boy who looked sad and he wanted to make him cheerful. So, Jack gave the boy a piece of his pie. The boy smiled and said thank you. + +But on his way home, Jack slipped on a banana peel and fell. The pie went flying and landed on a mean dog. The dog got angry and started to chase Jack. Jack tried to run away, but the dog caught him and bit him. Jack had to go to the hospital and he felt very sad. + +In the end, Jack learned that it's important to be kind to others and to listen to his mom. He promised to never shoot a bird again and to be careful when he walks. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a tree with her family. One day, Tweetie woke up feeling very sleepy. She said to her mom, "Mommy, I'm so sleepy. Can I take a nap?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, my dear. You can rest on that twig over there." + +So, Tweetie flew over to the twig and made herself comfortable. She closed her eyes and started to sleep. While she was sleeping, she had a dream that she was flying high in the sky. + +When she woke up, she said to her mom, "Mommy, I had a dream that I was flying in the sky. It was so much fun!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a wonderful dream, Tweetie. Now, let's go find some worms to eat." And off they went to find some breakfast. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They played with their toys and ran around outside together. + +After a while, Billy said, "Timmy, let's go to the park. It's that way." Billy pointed down the street. Timmy thought that was a great idea, so they went to the park. + +When they got to the park, they saw that there were lots of other kids there too. They played on the swings and the slide, and it was so much fun. Timmy said to Billy, "This is normal. We always have fun together." Billy smiled and said, "I'm glad we came to the park today." +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a park. The tree was very tall and had many green leaves. One day, a man came to the park with a big bag and a shiny tool. He walked towards the tree and started to prune its branches. The man said, "I need to prune this tree so it can grow better." + +The tree felt sad because it lost some of its branches. But the man knew what he was doing. He led the tree to grow stronger and taller. After a few weeks, the tree started to grow new branches and leaves. The leaves were not green anymore, they turned gray. The tree felt confused, but the man said, "Don't worry, this is normal. The leaves will turn green again soon." + +Days went by, and the tree grew taller and stronger than before. The gray leaves turned green again, and the tree felt happy. It was thankful for the man who pruned it. The tree knew that sometimes, things may seem bad, but they can lead to good things in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little bird named Lily. Lily lived in a cozy nest on top of a tall chimney. She loved to sing and play with her bird friends. + +One day, Lily's friend Max came to visit her. They played together and had lots of fun. But suddenly, Max disappeared! Lily looked everywhere, but she couldn't find him. + +Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. She sat on the chimney and looked around. Suddenly, Max appeared again! He had been hiding behind a tree. Lily was so happy to see him again and they continued to play together. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her lovely bracelet every day. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a boy who was sad. Lily asked the boy why he was sad and he said he lost his bracelet. + +Lily felt sorry for the boy and wanted to help him find his bracelet. They looked and looked, but they couldn't find it. The boy started to complain that he would never find it. + +Lily told the boy not to worry and that she would make him a new bracelet. She went home and made a new bracelet for the boy. When she gave it to him, he was so happy and thanked her. From that day on, they became good friends and always played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly around and sing songs. One day, Tweety met a little mouse named Mickey. + +Mickey was worried because he couldn't find his way home. Tweety wanted to help Mickey, so she showed him the way. She flew ahead of him and he followed her. + +As they were walking, Mickey saw a big piece of cheese. He wanted to touch it, but Tweety warned him not to. She said it might be a trap set by a cat. + +Mickey listened to Tweety and they continued on their way. Finally, they reached Mickey's home. Mickey was so happy and grateful to Tweety for helping him. The moral of the story is that it's always good to help others and to listen to those who want to keep us safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They bought some ice-cream and sat on a bench. Lily was eating her ice-cream when a nosy bird came and tried to take it away. Lily said, "No, no, bird! This is my ice-cream. You can't have it!" + +The bird flew away, but Lily was disturbed. She was worried that the bird might come back and take her ice-cream. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The bird won't come back. But even if it does, you can always say no." + +Lily learned that it's okay to say no when someone tries to take something that belongs to you. She finished her ice-cream happily, and they went home. From that day on, Lily was always careful and never let anyone disturb her or take her things away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play on the swings. One day, she saw a big dog and she admired how fluffy and cute it was. + +Later that day, Lily went to the museum with her parents. She saw a big skeleton of a dinosaur and it scared her a little bit, but she also thought it was very cool. + +As they were leaving the museum, Lily saw a little girl with a beautiful dress and she felt envious. She wished she had a dress like that too. + +But then Lily remembered how much she loved her own clothes and her own toys, and she realized that it was okay to admire things and feel envious sometimes, but she was still happy with what she had. And so, Lily went home feeling grateful for all the wonderful things in her life. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they went to a big field full of yellow flowers. Lily saw a lemon tree and ran over to it. She picked a lemon and it was sour. Her face made a funny face because of how sour it was. Her mom asked her if she liked it and she answered, "No, it's too sour." + +Lily's family continued to explore the field and they found a big hill. Lily was feeling adventurous and wanted to climb to the top. She started to climb and it was hard work. When she got to the top, she felt proud of herself. Her dad asked her how she felt and she answered, "I feel happy." They sat at the top of the hill and enjoyed the view of the field. It was a fun day full of adventure and sour lemons. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. While playing, she accidentally dropped her teddy bear and it fell into a pond. Lily was sad and cried. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked, "What happened, Lily?" Lily replied, "My teddy bear fell into the water, and I can't touch it." Her mom thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have an idea. Let's go home and we can dry your teddy bear and make it all better." + +Lily was happy and hugged her mom. She said, "Mom, you are so thoughtful. I love you." Her mom smiled and replied, "I love you too, Lily." And they went home together, ready to fix Lily's teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a bee. The bee was small and busy. It flew from flower to flower and collected nectar. One day, the bee saw a mighty frog. The frog was green and big. The bee wanted to say hello to the frog, so it flew over to him. The frog was happy to see the bee and said, "Jump on my back, little bee!" The bee jumped on the frog's back and they went on an adventure together. They jumped over rocks and swam in a pond. The bee had so much fun with the mighty frog. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a trip with her family. They went to the beach to play in the sand and swim in the water. Before they left, Lily had to pack her bag with her favorite toys and clothes. She made sure to pack her doll, her ball, and her favorite book. + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily's dad brought out his fishing rod. He wanted to catch some fish for dinner. Lily watched as her dad cast his rod into the water. After a few minutes, he caught a big fish! + +As the sun started to set, it was time for Lily and her family to go back home. They packed up their things and got into the car. Lily's bag was empty, but she didn't mind because she had so much fun at the beach. She fell asleep on the way home, dreaming of all the adventures she would have on her next trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to grill hot dogs with his dad. They would lay the hot dogs on the grill and wait until they were ready to eat. + +One day, Timmy wanted to grill hot dogs all by himself. He asked his dad if he could try, but his dad said he wasn't ready yet. Timmy didn't listen and started to grill the hot dogs alone. + +But Timmy didn't know how to use the grill properly. He accidentally set the grill on fire and burned down the house. Timmy was very scared and sad. He learned that sometimes it's important to wait until you're ready to do things on your own. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy whale. He would pretend that he was in the ocean with the whale swimming beside him. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with the whale too, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +"I want to play with the whale now," Billy demanded. + +"No, it's mine," Timmy replied. + +This made Billy upset and he started to cry. Timmy didn't understand why Billy was upset because it was normal for him to play with his whale alone. But then he realized that it was not nice to not share. So, he said to Billy, "Okay, you can play with the whale too. We can share." + +Billy stopped crying and smiled. Timmy felt happy that he made his friend feel better. From then on, they played with the whale together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the library with her mommy. They wanted to find a book to read together. Lily saw a big book on a shelf and asked her mommy what it was. Her mommy said it was a "dictionary" and that it had lots of words in it. + +Lily wanted to touch the dictionary, but it was too high for her. Her mommy helped her reach it and she was so happy! They sat down and started looking at the words. Lily saw a picture of a cat and her mommy told her the word for it. + +After a while, Lily's mommy said it was time to go. But Lily didn't want to leave the dictionary behind. Her mommy said they could borrow it and take it home. Lily was so happy that the dictionary was "available" for her to take with her. She hugged it close and they went home to read more words together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream so much that she always asked her mom for some. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. It was getting dark and Lily was getting sleepy. + +Suddenly, she saw an ice cream truck and she asked her mom for some. Her mom said, "Let's try to catch it!" So they ran after the truck, but it was too fast. Lily was sad and said, "I really wanted some ice cream." + +Just then, a kind lady heard Lily and said, "I have some ice cream in my bag. Do you want some?" Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" The lady gave Lily a big scoop of ice cream and it tasted delicious. Lily said, "Thank you so much, lady! You saved my day." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a lamp in her room that she loved to turn on at night. One day, Lily's mom gifted her a new dress. It was so pretty and had lots of colors. Lily loved it so much that she wanted to wear it right away. But before she could wear it, her mom told her to wash her hands. Lily went to the bathroom and washed her hands with soap and water. Then she put on her new dress and turned on her lamp. She felt so happy and gifted to have such a nice dress and a pretty lamp in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a snowman named Frosty. Frosty lived in a land made of snow and ice. He was very happy because he loved the cold weather. One day, the sun came out and it was very hot. Frosty started to melt! He felt sad because he didn't want to go away. But then, something brilliant happened! A little girl came and put him in the freezer. Frosty was saved and he was happy again. From that day on, Frosty knew that he had a friend who cared about him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park every day. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried, but her mommy hugged her and made her smile. + +The next day, Lily went to the park again. She saw a boy who also loved to jog. She smiled at him and said, "Hi!" But the boy did not smile back. Instead, he pushed Lily and made her fall down again. + +Lily felt sad and scared. She did not know why the boy was mean to her. But then, she remembered what her mommy said: "If someone is mean to you, just smile and be kind." So, Lily smiled at the boy and said, "It's okay. Let's be friends." The boy smiled back and they jogged together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and build towers with his blocks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to fill up his cup with water. Timmy went to the kitchen and turned on the faucet. He watched the water fill up the cup until it was full. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his toy cars when he accidentally knocked over his tower of blocks. The blocks fell down and made a big wreck on the floor. Timmy's mom came in and saw the mess. "Timmy, you made a big mess. That was stupid," she said. + +Timmy felt bad and tried to clean up the wreck, but it was too big for him to handle. He learned that it's important to be careful and not make a mess in the first place. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the fair. One day, she went with her mommy and daddy to the fair. They had so much fun playing games and eating yummy food. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a shiny red balloon. She wanted it so much! She asked her mommy and daddy if she could have it. They said yes, and Lily was very happy. She picked up the balloon and held it tight. + +Later, they went to see a film about a happy dog. Lily loved the film and laughed a lot. After the film, they went home and Lily fell asleep with her new balloon. She dreamed about the fair and the happy dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who was very hungry. He flew around all day looking for some yummy seeds to eat. But he couldn't find any, and his tummy grumbled louder and louder. + +One day, the little bird saw a shiny chain hanging from a tree. He thought it looked pretty and he wanted to play with it. So, he flew over and took the chain in his beak. But as he was playing with it, a big, mean cat snuck up and tried to steal the chain from the little bird. They fought and fought, but the little bird was too fast for the cat and he flew away with the chain. + +The little bird was happy to have the chain, but he was still very hungry. He flew off to find some food, hoping that he wouldn't run into any more mean cats. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he found a mushroom. It was big and red. Timmy was so happy! He picked the mushroom and ran home to show his mom. + +Mom was surprised to see such a big mushroom. She said, "Timmy, that's a very modest mushroom. It's not too big or too small. It's just right." Timmy was happy to hear that. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the forest to find more mushrooms. He found another mushroom, but he wasn't sure if it was the same as the one he found before. So, he picked it up and brought it home to show his mom. Mom said, "Timmy, that's the same mushroom you found yesterday. You don't need to repeat yourself." Timmy was a little embarrassed, but he was still happy to have found such a great mushroom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket that she loved to cuddle with every night. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. While they were playing, Lily saw a butterfly and she got surprised. + +"Mommy, look! A butterfly!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it's beautiful. Do you want to give it a name?" her mom replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I will name it Softie because it looks soft like my blanket." + +Lily and her mom continued to play at the park, but Lily kept looking at Softie the butterfly. She was happy to have a new friend with a soft name. +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 saw a big taxi driving down the street. She ran up to her mommy and said, "Look mommy, a taxi! It's so big!" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, Lily. Taxis are big cars that take people to different places. They measure how far they go so they know how much to charge." + +Lily was amazed and asked, "Can we take a taxi too?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Maybe one day. But for now, let's enjoy our walk outside." They continued their walk and saw some wild flowers growing on the side of the road. Lily picked one and gave it to her mommy. + +Her mommy said, "Thank you, Lily. This is so kind of you. It's important to be kind and appreciate the beauty of nature." + +Lily learned that day that being kind and appreciating the world around us is important. And maybe one day, they will take a taxi to explore even more of the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear that belonged to her since she was born. Lily loved to play with her teddy bear and tell it stories. One day, she accidentally dropped her teddy bear and it broke. She was very sad and cried a lot. + +Her mom saw how sad she was and decided to fix the teddy bear. She sewed it back together and made it look as good as new. When Lily saw her teddy bear fixed, she was so happy that she hugged it tightly and told it a story about a princess and a dragon. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to take extra good care of her teddy bear, since it belonged to her and was very special to her. She never wanted it to break again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat oranges. One day, she couldn't find any oranges in her house. She searched everywhere, but she couldn't find any. She asked her mommy, "Where are the oranges?" + +Mommy said, "I don't know. Let's go to the store and search for them." + +At the store, they found a big bag of oranges. Lily was so happy, she hugged the bag. But then, they had to walk home in the hot sun. The oranges started to melt in the bag. When they got home, Lily opened the bag and saw that the oranges had turned into orange juice. She was sad, but mommy said, "It's okay, we can still drink the orange juice." And they did, and it was delicious. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to dance in her room every day. She would twirl and jump and spin around until she was dizzy. One day, Lily's mom gave her an original diary with a lock and key. Lily was so happy and she wrote all her secrets in it. + +One night, Lily couldn't sleep. She heard a noise coming from her diary. She thought it was strange, but she fell asleep anyway. The next morning, Lily went to check her diary and saw that it was open! She was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, she saw something amazing. Her diary was dancing! It was moving all around her room. + +Lily realized that her diary was magical and could come to life. She was so happy and danced with her diary all day long. From that day on, Lily and her diary danced together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she found a yellow cape that made her feel powerful. She put it on and pretended to be a superhero. + +Lily's mom asked her, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm pretending to be a superhero with my yellow cape! It gives me power!" Lily replied. + +"That sounds like fun. Can I play too?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, you can be my sidekick!" Lily said with a big smile. + +So Lily and her mom played together, pretending to save the world from bad guys. They had so much fun with their pretend game that they played for hours. When they were done, Lily took off her yellow cape and said, "That was the best game ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max liked to sit on the porch and watch the birds fly by. The porch was very comfortable and Max liked to take naps there. + +One day, Max saw a cat walking by. Max got very excited and ran towards the cat. The cat didn't like Max and bit him on the nose. Max didn't like that and ran back to the porch. Max was sad and his nose hurt, but he was still happy to be on the comfortable porch. + +From that day on, Max learned to be careful around cats and always stayed on the porch where he felt safe and comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat cookies. One day, her mommy took her to the store. Lily saw a toy she really wanted, but her mommy said they couldn't buy it because they didn't have enough money to pay for it. + +Lily felt sad, but her mommy told her they could save up and come back to buy the toy another day. Lily wondered how long it would take to save enough money. Her mommy said it might take a while, but they could do it together. + +A few weeks later, Lily and her mommy went back to the store. They had saved up enough money to buy the toy! Lily's face lit up with joy when she saw the clear package with her toy inside. She couldn't wait to play with it at home. Her mommy paid for the toy and they left the store with big smiles on their faces. From that day on, Lily learned the value of saving money and the happiness it can bring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they were playing in the park when Lily saw a big button. She asked her friend, "What is that?" Her friend replied, "I don't know, let's push it and see what happens!" + +Lily pushed the button and suddenly they were transported to a beautiful oasis. There were palm trees, a blue sky, and a cool breeze. Lily and her friends were confused at first, but then they started to explore. They saw a pond with fish and a waterfall. + +As they walked around, they met a friendly camel. The camel said, "Hello, what brings you to my oasis?" Lily explained how they pushed a button and ended up there. The camel smiled and said, "Well, you are welcome here anytime. Enjoy your stay!" Lily and her friends played in the oasis all day and had so much fun. Eventually, they pushed the button again and returned home. They couldn't wait to tell their families about their adventure in the oasis. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found a nail on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mommy. + +"Look, mommy! I found a nail!" Timmy said. + +"That's great, Timmy! But be careful, nails can be sharp and scary," his mommy warned. + +Timmy nodded and decided to stand the nail up in the dirt. He watched as it stood tall and proud. Timmy was so happy to have found something so interesting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti. One day, her mommy made her some yummy spaghetti for dinner. It was so good that Lily ate all of it. + +After dinner, Lily wanted to perform a dance for her mommy. She put on her blue tutu and danced around the living room. Her mommy clapped and cheered for her. Lily felt happy and proud. + +Before going to bed, Lily asked her mommy if they could have spaghetti again tomorrow. Her mommy smiled and said yes. Lily went to sleep dreaming about spaghetti and her blue tutu. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was a very unusual boy. He had a pet cat named Kitty. Tom and Kitty liked to play together. + +One day, Tom found a fork in the kitchen. He thought it was a fun toy. Tom and Kitty played with the fork all day. They would kneel down and use the fork to pick up small things like leaves and twigs. + +At the end of the day, Tom and Kitty were very tired. They had so much fun playing with the fork. They went to bed and had a good night's sleep. The next day, they found a new toy to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Lucy. She liked to play with her toys and watch her favorite shows on television. Lucy had a big hope in her heart. She wanted to make a new friend. + +One sunny day, Lucy went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy named Tom playing with a ball. Lucy wanted to play too. She walked up to Tom and asked, "Can I play with you?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, let's play!" + +After playing at the park, Lucy and Tom went to Lucy's house. They watched their favorite show on television and played with Lucy's toys. Lucy was so happy. Her hope came true. She made a new friend. And from that day on, Lucy and Tom were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a charming little bunny. The bunny had a tiny horn on its head. Every day, the bunny would skip and play with its friends. + +One day, while the bunny was skipping, it met a new friend. The new friend was a deer with big horns. They played and skipped together all day long. + +As the sun went down, the charming bunny and the deer said goodbye. They promised to skip and play together again soon. And from that day on, the bunny with the tiny horn and the deer with big horns were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up and make fashion with her clothes. One day, Lily put on her favorite dress and went to the park. + +At the park, Lily met a new friend named Tim. Tim was hungry, so they sat down to eat lunch together. They talked and laughed while they ate their sandwiches. + +"Your dress is pretty," said Tim. "Thank you," said Lily, "I like your shirt too." + +After lunch, Lily and Tim played on the swings and had lots of fun. They were happy to have made a new friend. And from that day on, Lily and Tim played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a plan to play a flute. Lily loved the pretty sounds the flute made. She wanted to be the best flute player ever. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her flute. She met a boy named Tom. Tom saw Lily's flute and was envious. He wished he had a flute too. Lily saw Tom looking sad and had an idea. + +Lily asked Tom if he wanted to learn to play the flute. Tom's face lit up with a big smile. They sat in the park, and Lily taught Tom how to play. They played the flute together, making beautiful music. They became good friends and were happy to share the joy of playing the flute. +Once upon a time, in a small school, there was a classroom. This classroom was very dull. The walls were gray, and there were no toys to play with. The children who went to this classroom did not like it. + +One day, a little boy named Tim said to his friend, "I hate this dull classroom. It's no fun!" His friend, Lily, agreed. "Yes, it's so boring. We need to make it better." + +So, Tim and Lily had an idea. They asked their teacher if they could bring in their toys and colorful things to make the classroom more fun. The teacher said yes. + +The next day, Tim and Lily brought in their toys and colorful things. They put them all around the classroom. Now, the classroom was not dull anymore. It was bright and fun. The children were happy, and they did not hate the classroom anymore. They loved going to school and playing with their friends in their new, fun classroom. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her mom's jewelry. One day, she found a cool necklace with many colors. + +Sue wanted to show her friend, Tom. She went to Tom's house and said, "Look at my cool necklace! It's so pretty!" + +Tom liked the necklace too. He asked, "Can I try it on?" Sue said, "Yes, but be careful!" Tom put on the necklace and felt happy. + +But then, Tom tripped and the necklace fell into a big puddle. The water poured over the necklace. Sue and Tom were sad. + +Sue's mom saw them and said, "Don't worry, we can dry it!" They dried the necklace and it was as good as new. Sue and Tom learned to be more careful and they played happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, were playing in the living room. They were running around the furniture and having lots of fun. Tim's mom was in the kitchen, making lunch. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw that a chair had fallen over. "Spot, did you do that?" Tim asked. Spot looked guilty and gave a little shrug. Tim knew that his dog was saying sorry. + +Tim's mom came into the room and saw the chair on the floor. "What happened here?" she asked. Tim said, "Spot knocked over the chair, but he's sorry." His mom smiled and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Just be careful next time." They all helped pick up the chair and continued to have a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She lived in a clean house with her mom and dad. Every morning, her dad would read the newspaper while her mom made breakfast. Amy liked to sit next to her dad and look at the pictures in the newspaper. + +One day, Amy saw a picture of a sad, dirty dog in the newspaper. She asked her dad, "Why is the dog sad?" Her dad said, "The dog is lost and needs a home." Amy wanted to help the dog, so she asked her mom and dad if they could find it. + +Amy and her parents went to the place where the dog was. When they found the dog, they gave it a bath to make it clean. The dog was so happy that it kissed Amy on the cheek. They took the dog home and named it Buddy. + +Buddy became a part of their family and played with Amy every day. The moral of the story is that when we help others, we can make new friends and bring happiness to their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends found a big box. It was a trap, but they did not know it was a trap. + +Tim's friends said, "Let's pay with the box!" So, they all played with the box. They did not know it was a cheap trap. The cheap trap was not strong, but it was still a trap. + +Tim and his friends played and played. Then, the cheap trap broke! They were all happy that the trap broke. They went back to play with their toys and forgot about the cheap trap. And they all played happily ever after. +One day, a car could not go. The car's owner, Tom, was sad. He needed to find a mechanic. The mechanic can fix the car. Tom pushed the car to the mechanic's shop. + +Tom asked the mechanic, "Can you fix my car?" The mechanic said, "Yes, I can." The mechanic looked at the car. He found the problem. The car needed new wheels. + +The mechanic put new wheels on the car. Tom was glad. He said, "Thank you for fixing my car!" The mechanic said, "You're welcome!" Tom drove away in his car, happy that it could go again. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to sleep. In the morning, he would wake up early. He had a big day ahead. Tim wanted to learn about the law. He knew it was important to follow rules. + +When Tim woke up, the sky was clear and bright. He went to his mom and said, "Mom, I want to learn about the law today!" His mom smiled and said, "Okay, Tim. Let's start with a simple rule. We must always be kind to others." + +Tim and his mom went to the park. They saw a girl who was sad. Tim went to her and asked, "Why are you sad?" The girl said, "I lost my toy." Tim wanted to help. He remembered the law his mom taught him. He said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it." + +Together, Tim and the girl found her toy under a tree. The girl was happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" Tim felt good for being kind. He learned that following the law can make others happy too. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a wise owl named Wisdom. Wisdom loved to hang on a big tree near the river. All the animals liked to come and listen to the impressive stories that Wisdom would tell. + +One day, a little rabbit came to the tree where Wisdom liked to hang. The little rabbit wanted to hear an impressive story too. Wisdom saw the rabbit and said, "Come, sit with me, and I will tell you a story." + +Wisdom told the little rabbit a story about a brave lion who saved all the animals from a big storm. The little rabbit listened and felt very happy. The rabbit told all the other animals about the impressive story. They all loved Wisdom even more. From that day on, the animals would come to the tree to listen and learn from Wisdom's impressive stories. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider. The spider was very fair and nice. It lived in a big tree with its friends. The spider liked to play with the other bugs in the tree. + +One day, a mean bug came to the tree. The mean bug wanted to fight everyone. The spider did not like to fight, but it wanted to keep its friends safe. So, the spider said, "Please, do not fight. We can all be friends." + +The mean bug thought about what the spider said. It decided to be nice and not fight. The spider and the mean bug became friends. They all played together in the big tree. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big pink dragon. The dragon lived in a pretty forest. The dragon had many friends. They liked to play together. The dragon's best friend was a little girl named Lily. + +One day, Lily and the dragon went to the store. They wanted to buy candy. The dragon picked out a big bag of candy. Lily picked out a small bag of candy. They were very happy. + +When it was time to pay, the dragon gave the store man some shiny coins. The store man smiled and said "Thank you!" Lily and the dragon went back to the pretty forest. They ate their candy and played all day. They had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She had a big mirror in her room. One day, she saw a deep scratch on the mirror. She was sad. + +Jane liked to act in front of the mirror. She would pretend to be a princess, a doctor, or a teacher. The mirror was her best friend. She wanted to fix the deep scratch. + +Jane had an idea. She got her paint and brush. She painted a pretty flower over the deep scratch. Now, the mirror looked nice again. Jane was happy and continued to act in front of the mirror every day. +Once upon a time, there was a smart frog named Fred. Fred loved to play his guitar. Every day, he would sit by the pond and play his guitar for all his friends. The fish would swim, the birds would sing, and the bugs would dance to the music. + +One sunny day, while Fred was playing his guitar, a big ball came rolling by. Fred stopped playing and looked at the ball. He thought it would be fun to jump on the ball. So, he put his guitar down and jumped on the ball. + +Fred jumped up and down on the ball, having so much fun. His friends watched and laughed, enjoying the show. After a while, Fred picked up his guitar and played a song about his fun day jumping on the ball. His friends clapped and cheered, and they all had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big, nosy cat named Max. Max liked to watch Lucy as she played with her toys. + +One day, Lucy needed help to find her favorite toy. She asked Max, "Can you help me find my toy, please?" Max looked at Lucy and nodded his big cat head. They started to look for the toy together. + +They looked under the bed, behind the chair, and even in the toy box. Finally, Max found the toy behind the door. Lucy was so happy! She hugged Max and said, "Thank you for your help, Max!" From that day on, Lucy and Max were the best of friends, always helping each other and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat. The cat liked to travel far from home. One day, the cat went on a long walk. + +On the walk, the cat found a spear. The spear was long and pointy. The cat thought it was fun to play with the spear. + +The cat carried the spear back home. The cat showed the spear to its friends. All the friends thought the orange cat was very brave. They all played with the spear and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a small town. In this town, they had a big festival every year. The festival was full of fun and games for everyone. People came from far away to see the unusual things at the festival. + +At the festival, there was a big, unusual clown. The clown had a big red nose and big shoes. He made everyone smile and laugh with his funny tricks. The clown loved to see the children smile and be happy. + +One day, a little girl with a big smile came to the festival. She saw the unusual clown and laughed. They played games and ate yummy food together. The clown and the little girl became good friends. And they all lived happily ever after, smiling and having fun at the festival. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a charming birdcage. In the birdcage, there was a happy bird. The bird loved to sing all day. + +One day, the birdcage door broke. The bird could not go in and out to play. The bird was sad. It wanted the door to be fixed. + +A kind girl saw the broken birdcage. She wanted to help the bird. She found a way to fix the door. The bird was so happy! It went in and out of the birdcage to play and sing. The girl and the bird became good friends. They played and sang together every day. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a toy jeep. He loved the jeep so much. It was red and had tight wheels that did not fall off. Tim played with the jeep every day. He pushed it fast and made it jump high. + +Tim had a friend named Sue. Sue liked to clap her hands when she was happy. One day, Sue came to play with Tim. Tim showed Sue his jeep. Sue clapped her hands because she liked the jeep too. They played with the jeep together. + +Tim and Sue had so much fun with the jeep. They made it go up and down hills. They raced it with other toy cars. At the end of the day, they were so happy. They both clapped their hands and gave the jeep a big hug. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the pool with his mom. He saw other kids playing in the water and having fun. Tim was glad to be at the pool, but he was scared to go in the water. + +Tim's mom saw that he was scared, so she dared him to put his feet in the water. Tim was brave and put his feet in. The water felt nice and cool. He was very glad that he tried it. + +Soon, Tim dared to go all the way into the pool. He played with the other kids and had so much fun. Tim was very happy that he dared to go into the water. And his mom was glad to see him having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little flea named Tim. Tim was very impatient. He did not like to wait for anything. Tim lived on a big dog named Max. + +One day, Tim wanted to play with his flea friends. But his friends were not there. They were at the flea park. Tim did not want to wait for them to come back. So, he jumped off Max and went to the flea park. + +At the flea park, Tim saw his friends playing a game. They were playing a game called "Pay the Leaf". In the game, the fleas had to give leaves to each other. Tim was so impatient that he did not wait for his turn. He just jumped in and started playing. His friends were not happy. They told Tim to wait his turn. + +Tim learned that being impatient was not good. He said sorry to his friends and waited for his turn. From that day on, Tim was not impatient anymore. He always waited for his turn and played nicely with his friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a green pan. The pan was very special. It could heal boo-boos. A little girl named Lily lived in the house. She loved her green pan very much. + +One day, Lily fell down while playing outside. She got a boo-boo on her knee. "Ouch!" she cried. Her mommy heard her and came running. "What happened, Lily?" she asked. + +"I fell down and got a boo-boo," Lily said, tears in her eyes. Mommy took Lily inside the house and got the green pan. She put the pan on Lily's knee. The green pan worked its magic, and Lily's boo-boo was healed. + +"Thank you, green pan," Lily said with a big smile. The green pan was very happy it could help. From that day on, Lily and the green pan were the best of friends. They played together and healed boo-boos, making everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long, blue sweater that her mom made for her. Lily loved her sweater very much. Every day, she would wear it and feel warm and cozy. + +One morning, Lily saw the sun rise and thought it was very pretty. She wanted to share the pretty sun with her friends. So, she went outside and asked her friends to come see the sun rise with her. But her friends were cold and did not want to go outside. Lily felt sad. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She went home and asked her mom to help her make long sweaters for her friends. They worked together and made sweaters for everyone. The next day, Lily gave the sweaters to her friends. They all wore their new long sweaters and went outside to see the sun rise together. They felt warm and happy. + +The moral of the story is: when you share and help others, you can bring happiness and warmth to their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in his garden. He liked to dig in the dirt and look at the bugs. One day, Tim saw a big, stupid bird in the garden. The bird was trying to eat the bugs, but it couldn't catch any. + +Tim wanted to help the bird, so he had an idea. He took a big bowl and filled it with water. Then, he put some bugs in the water to soak. The bugs got wet and could not move fast. + +Tim put the bowl in the garden near the bird. The bird saw the wet bugs and ate them happily. Tim and the bird became good friends. They played together in the garden every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big structure in the middle of the park. It was a fair place for all kids to play. One sunny day, Tom and Sue went to the park to have fun. + +Tom wanted to spread his toys on the ground near the structure. He said, "Sue, let's spread our toys here and play together." But Sue wanted to play on the swings instead. + +"I want to play on the swings, Tom," Sue said. They couldn't agree on what to play, so they both felt sad. Tom sat with his toys and Sue stood by the swings. + +Then, a new friend named Sam came to the park. He saw Tom and Sue and wanted to play with them. Sam had an idea to make everyone happy. He said, "Why don't we take turns? First, we can play with Tom's toys, then we can go on the swings together." + +Tom and Sue liked the idea. They all played with the toys and took turns on the swings. The park was a fair place for everyone to play and have fun. They all became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, a pale bunny named Ben lived in a small house. One day, Ben wanted to spend time with his friend, Sam the squirrel. So, he hopped over to Sam's house and knocked on the door. + +Sam opened the door and said, "Hi Ben! Let's play!" They played all day, but then Ben had to go to the bathroom. He asked Sam, "Where is your bathroom?" Sam pointed to a door and said, "It's there." + +Ben went to the bathroom and when he came out, he saw Sam cleaning up their mess from playing. Ben felt bad and decided to help Sam. They cleaned together and soon the house was tidy again. Ben said, "I'm sorry for the mess, Sam." Sam smiled and said, "It's okay. We had fun and we learned to clean up after ourselves." + +The moral of the story is to always clean up after you play and spend time with your friends. +One day, a big boat was near the land. The boat had a heavy anchor. The captain of the boat was a kind man. He saw a small fish in the water. The fish was trying to split a nut. But the fish was too weak to split the nut. + +The captain said, "Hello, fish! Why are you trying to split the nut?" The fish said, "I want to eat it, but I can't split it." The captain was not ignorant. He knew how to help the fish. He said, "I can use my anchor to split the nut." + +The captain dropped the anchor into the water. The anchor hit the nut and split it. The fish was very happy. The fish said, "Thank you, captain! You are very kind." + +The moral of the story is: Help others when you can, even if they are very small. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They liked to play with Tim's toy phone and paint pretty pictures together. + +One day, Tim and Spot were painting a big picture when they saw a naughty cat. The cat wanted to take Tim's toy phone. Tim and Spot did not like this. They did not want the cat to take the phone away. + +Tim and Spot worked together to stop the cat. They painted a big, colorful wall around the toy phone. The cat could not get to the phone now. The cat was sad and went away. Tim and Spot were happy. They played with the toy phone and painted more pictures together. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he saw a big ball and started to chase it. + +As Spot ran after the ball, he did not see a big rock in his way. Spot stumbled over the rock and fell down. He was not hurt, but he was very surprised. + +Spot got up and saw a small bottle of glue next to the rock. He sniffed it and it smelled funny. Spot knew not to eat it. He barked happily and continued to play with his ball. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful garden, there lived a small boy named Tim. He loved to play with his ball and run around. Tim was very fast, and he had big muscles. + +One day, while playing with his ball, he saw a pretty butterfly. The butterfly had colorful wings, and it was flying from flower to flower. Tim wanted to talk to the butterfly, so he ran after it. + +"Hi, butterfly!" Tim yelled. The butterfly stopped and looked at him. "Why do you yell?" asked the butterfly. Tim said, "I want to be your friend. You are beautiful!" + +The butterfly smiled and became friends with Tim. They played together in the garden every day. And they never had to yell again because they were always close to each other. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a kind sunflower. The sunflower loved to protect all her friends. She had many friends like the bees, the birds, and the little bugs. They all loved to play with the sunflower. + +One day, a small bird told the sunflower that a big storm was coming. The sunflower knew she had to protect her friends. She told all her friends to hide under her big leaves. The bees, the birds, and the little bugs all listened to the sunflower and hid under her leaves. + +Soon, the storm came. It was very windy and rainy. But the sunflower was strong and did not let the storm hurt her friends. After the storm, the sun came out again. All the friends were safe and happy. They thanked the kind sunflower for protecting them. From that day on, they knew the sunflower would always be there to keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a unique dancer named Lily. She loved to dance and spin all day long. One day, she met a boy named Tom. Tom wanted to be a dancer too. + +"Imagine we dance together," said Tom. "We can be the best dancers ever!" Lily liked the idea and they started to dance. They were so happy dancing and spinning around. + +But one day, they danced too fast and too close to a big hole. They did not see it and they fell in. They could not get out and they were very sad. Their dancing days were over. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow duck. The duck liked to play in the mud. He would get very dirty, but he didn't care. He thought it was fun. + +One day, a little girl saw the dirty duck. She said, "Oh no, duck! You are so dirty!" The duck looked at her and said, "I like to play in the mud. It is fun!" The little girl smiled and said, "I like to play in the mud too!" + +The little girl and the dirty yellow duck became friends. They would stand by the pond and play in the mud together. They laughed and had fun. And every day, they would go home dirty and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was very eager to go to the park. He wanted to play with his red ball. So, he put on his shoes and ran to the park as fast as he could. + +At the park, he saw a man with a big net. The man was trying to catch a bird. Tim did not want the bird to be caught. So, he went to the man and asked him to release the bird. The man listened to Tim and let the bird go. The bird was free and flew away. + +Tim was happy to help the bird. He played with his red ball all day. The sun was shining, and the park was full of fun. Tim had a great day, and he went home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla named Gogo. Gogo liked to travel far away to see new things. One day, Gogo met a little bird named Bibi. Bibi was honest and always told the truth. + +Gogo asked Bibi, "Do you want to travel with me?" Bibi said, "Yes, I would like that!" So, Gogo and Bibi went on a trip together. They saw many nice things like big trees, pretty flowers, and a blue lake. + +At the end of their trip, Gogo and Bibi were very happy. They had a lot of fun together. Gogo said, "Thank you, Bibi, for being an honest friend." Bibi smiled and said, "Thank you, Gogo, for taking me on this fun trip!" And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was adventurous and loved to play outside. One day, she saw a fast car zoom by her house. She wanted to ride in the car, so she ran after it. + +As Lily chased the car, she saw her friend Tom. Tom said, "Lily, don't run after the car. It's not safe!" But Lily didn't listen. She wanted to ride in the zooming car, so she kept running. + +Lily ran and ran, but she couldn't catch the car. It was getting dark, and she was far from home. She saw a lamp in the distance, so she walked towards it. But as she got closer, she realized it was a scary monster with big eyes! Lily was scared and didn't know how to get home. + +The monster growled, "Why did you come here, little girl?" Lily cried, "I wanted to ride in the zooming car, but now I'm lost." The monster didn't help her and went away. + +Lily never found her way home. The moral of the story is to listen to your friends and not chase after things that are not safe. +One day, Tim went out to play. He saw a big cloud in the sky. He could hear thunder coming from the cloud. Tim was a little scared, but he knew that thunder was just a loud noise. + +Tim ran back to his house. His mom was making a yummy snack for him. She gave him a big plate of cookies. Tim loved cookies! He sat down and ate the cookies. They were so yummy that he forgot about the thunder. + +Soon, the thunder went away. The sun came out and the sky was blue again. Tim went back outside to play. He was happy that the thunder was gone, and he had a yummy snack to help him feel better. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a soft, fluffy cat sitting by a big red brick. Tim liked the cat and wanted to play with it. + +He walked up to the cat and asked, "Can I play with you, cat?" The cat looked at Tim and said, "Yes, we can play together, but first you must help me move this big red brick." + +Tim was strong and pushed the big red brick away. The cat was very happy and they started to play. They chased each other and had lots of fun. + +After playing, they both got tired and sat down by the big red brick. Tim asked the cat, "Can we play again tomorrow?" The cat smiled and said, "Yes, we can play every day!" And so, Tim and the cat became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a heavy telephone. It was so big and heavy that everyone who saw it said, "Wow, that's a big telephone!" The telephone was very proud to be so big and strong. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy found the heavy telephone. She wanted to own it, so she asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes, and Lucy was very happy. She picked up the heavy telephone and carried it to her room. + +Lucy loved her new telephone. She used it to call her friends and talk to them. Sometimes, Lucy even pretended to be a big, strong telephone just like her own heavy telephone. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty dog named Max. He loved to play with his own toys and run around in the yard. One day, Max saw a small light in the sky. He did not know what it was, but he wanted to find out. + +Max ran and ran to catch the light. As he got closer, he saw that it was a little firefly. The firefly was so pretty and bright! Max knew he had to be nice to the firefly, so he did not try to catch it. Instead, he just watched it fly around. + +The firefly saw Max and knew he was not trying to catch it. So, the firefly decided to give Max a gift. The firefly flew around Max and made a big, pretty light show just for him. Max was so happy! He learned that being nice is better than being naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy phone that she loved to play with. One day, her toy phone stopped working. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to solve the problem. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my phone is not working. It's scary. Can you help me?" Her mommy looked at the phone and found that it needed new batteries. She took Lily to the store to buy new batteries. + +They put the new batteries in the toy phone and it started working again. Lily was so happy! She said, "Thank you, mommy, for helping me solve the scary problem with my phone!" From that day on, Lily and her mommy played with the phone together, and they were never scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a very frightened girl. One day, her mom asked her to organize her room. Lily did not like to do this because she was scared of the dust under her bed. + +"Please, Lily, organize your room," her mom said. Lily was very scared, but she wanted to make her mom happy. So, she went to her room and started to clean. She picked up her toys and put them away. + +But when she looked under her bed, she saw a lot of dust. She started to cry. "Mom, I am too scared to clean the dust!" Lily shouted. Her mom came into the room to help her. But when she saw the dust, she started to sneeze. She sneezed so much that she could not help Lily anymore. + +Lily was very sad. She wanted to make her mom happy, but she could not organize her room. The dust stayed under her bed, and her mom kept sneezing. Lily's room stayed messy, and her mom was not happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft toy cat that she loved so much. She would take it with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily saw a trail of clothes on the ground. She decided to follow the trail to see where it went. + +As Lily followed the trail, she found more and more clothes on the ground. She picked them up and put them in her bag. Lily thought that maybe someone had lost their clothes and needed help finding them. She wanted to be a good helper. + +But as Lily kept following the trail, she got lost in the woods. She couldn't find her way back home. She tried to call for help, but no one could hear her. Lily was very sad and scared. She held her soft toy cat close to her and wished she could go back home. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. Tom loved to play outside in the sun. But sometimes, the sun was too hot for him. When it was too hot, Tom would look for shade under a big tree. The shade made Tom feel cool and happy. + +One day, Tom saw a small box near the tree. He thought it would be fun to fit inside the box. Tom tried to get in, but he was too big. He pushed and pushed, but he just could not fit. + +Tom felt sad that he could not fit in the box. Then, his friend, a little bird, came by. The bird saw Tom was sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Tom?" Tom told the bird about the box. The bird had an idea. "Let's find a bigger box!" So, they looked and found a big box that Tom could fit in. Tom was so happy and thanked his friend. They played together in the shade, and it was a great day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a nosy cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play catch with her friends. One day, while playing catch, she saw something shiny on the ground. It was a diamond! Kitty was very excited and wanted to show everyone. + +Kitty took the diamond and showed it to her friends. They all wanted to touch the diamond, but Kitty did not want to share. She was afraid that someone might take it away from her. So, she hid the diamond in her house and didn't let anyone come inside. + +Soon, Kitty became lonely because she didn't play catch with her friends anymore. She realized that having the diamond made her sad and she missed her friends. Kitty decided to share the diamond with her friends, and they all played catch together again. In the end, Kitty learned that sharing is more important than keeping things to herself. +Once upon a time, in a small school, there was a lonely blackboard. The blackboard was sad because no one wanted to play with it. It always stayed separate from the other things in the classroom. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came into the classroom. She saw the lonely blackboard and asked, "Why are you so sad, blackboard?" The blackboard replied, "I am sad because no one wants to play with me. I feel so separate from everyone." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I will play with you, blackboard!" She picked up a piece of chalk and started to draw a big, happy sun on the blackboard. The other children saw Lily playing with the blackboard and joined her. They all drew pictures and wrote nice words on the blackboard. + +Soon, the lonely blackboard was not lonely anymore. It was happy and full of color. The blackboard was now a part of the class, and it was never separate again. + +From that day on, the blackboard and the children were the best of friends. They played together every day, and the blackboard was never lonely again. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Tim. Tim was a very good dog. He loved to play with his ball and run in the park. One day, Tim saw a heavy rock on top of a small bird. The bird was scared and made a sad sound. + +Tim knew he had to rescue the bird. He pushed and pushed the heavy rock with all his might. The rock moved a little bit, but it was still on the bird. Tim did not give up. He pushed again and again. Finally, the rock moved, and the bird was free. + +The bird was very happy and thanked Tim for his help. Tim felt good because he helped someone in need. The moral of the story is to never give up and always help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty house. In the house, there was a big family. They loved to have friends over. They liked to say "welcome" when friends came. They were very nice. + +One day, they had a party. They had yummy food. Mom asked her little girl, Sue, to help. Sue wanted to serve the food. She put the food on a nice plate. It looked attractive. She was happy. + +Sue carried the plate to the table. She said "welcome" to everyone. They all smiled. The friends liked the food. They said "thank you" to Sue. Sue felt very good. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a humble cat. This cat liked to play with a ball. One day, the cat saw a big sign. The sign had a picture of a tree and a house. + +The cat wanted to find the tree and the house. So, the cat walked and walked. Soon, the cat found a path that split into two ways. One way went left, and the other way went right. + +The humble cat thought and thought. Then, the cat chose the left way. The cat walked and walked, and finally, the cat found the tree and the house. The cat was very happy and played with the ball under the tree. +Once, there was a nice lady named Sue. Sue liked to sell things. She had many bags with her. Sue was very organized. She had a big bag for big things and a small bag for small things. + +One day, Sue went to the park to sell her things. She met a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to buy a toy car. Sue said, "I have a toy car in my small bag. Do you want to see it?" Tim said, "Yes, please!" + +Sue opened her small bag and gave Tim the toy car. Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Sue!" Sue said, "You're welcome, Tim. Have fun with your new toy car!" Tim went to play with his new toy car, and Sue kept selling her things in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys, especially her toy hammer. She liked to pretend she was a builder, just like her dad. One day, Sue was playing with her hammer and accidentally broke her mom's favorite cup. She felt very sad and scared. + +Sue knew her mom would be upset, but she also knew her mom was very healthy and strong. So, she decided to tell her mom the truth. When her mom saw the broken cup, she was sad too. But Sue said, "Mom, I'm sorry I broke your cup. Will you forgive me?" Her mom thought for a moment and then hugged Sue. "Yes, I forgive you. We all make mistakes," she said. + +From that day on, Sue learned how important it was to be honest and to say sorry when you make a mistake. She also learned that her healthy mom was not just strong on the outside, but on the inside too. And even though the cup was broken, the love between Sue and her mom was stronger than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was hungry, so he went to the kitchen to eat. He found a big red apple and took a big bite. It was very yummy! + +One day, Tim heard a loud noise coming from his room. He felt frightened and did not want to go inside. He asked his mom for help. His mom went into the room and found a big toy truck had fallen on the floor. She picked it up and put it back on the shelf. + +Tim was happy that his mom helped him. He was no longer frightened of his room. He went back to the kitchen and found a banana. He ate the banana and felt much better. Tim learned that it is okay to ask for help when he is scared. +Once upon a time, there was a popular toy doctor named Doc. Doc loved to help fix toys when they were hurt or not working. One day, a toy car named Zoom came to Doc. Zoom was sad because he could not go fast anymore. + +Doc said, "Don't worry, Zoom. I have a plan to make you go fast again. We will do an operation to fix you." Zoom felt better knowing that Doc had a plan to help him. + +Doc did the operation on Zoom. After the operation, Zoom felt great and could go fast again. Zoom thanked Doc for helping him. Doc was happy that his plan worked and that Zoom was fixed. All the toys cheered for Doc and Zoom as they played together. +One day, a big, heavy bear named Bobo went for a walk in the woods. He was looking for a new mattress to sleep on. His old mattress was too small and not comfy. + +As Bobo walked, he saw a little bird named Lulu. Lulu was hopping around, looking sad. Bobo paused and asked, "Why are you sad, Lulu?" Lulu said, "I lost my nest and now I have no place to sleep." + +Bobo wanted to help Lulu. So, they both searched for a new mattress that they could share. They found a big, soft mattress under a tree. It was big enough for both of them! + +That night, Bobo and Lulu slept on the new mattress. They were both happy and comfy. From that day on, they became the best of friends and always helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max had a strong urge to play with all the animals in the forest. He wanted to unite them and have fun together. + +One sunny day, Max went to the forest. He saw a little bird, a fluffy bunny, and a slow turtle. Max called all of them to come and play with him. The animals were happy to unite and play together. + +They played games like hide and seek and tag. Max, the bird, the bunny, and the turtle became good friends. They had lots of fun and played together every day. And that's how the big, hairy dog Max united all the animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was nervous because he had never seen a big jump before. He had a small mug with him that he liked a lot. One day, he went to the park with his mom and dad. + +At the park, Tim saw a frog. The frog was very good at jumping. Tim wanted to be like the frog. He watched the frog spring high into the air. The frog went up and down, up and down. Tim was so excited! + +Tim held his mug tight and tried to jump like the frog. At first, he could not jump high. But he did not give up. He tried again and again. Finally, with a big spring, Tim jumped high like the frog! He was so happy and not nervous anymore. Tim and the frog became friends, and they jumped together all day long. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park to play basketball. He saw a girl named Jane sitting on a bench, looking sad. Tim wanted to help Jane feel better, so he asked her, "Why are you sad?" + +Jane looked at Tim and said, "I want to play basketball too, but I am not good at it. I am scared the other kids will laugh at me." + +Tim thought for a moment and then said, "I will help you learn to play basketball. Just stay calm and I will show you how to do it." + +So, Tim and Jane played basketball together. Tim showed Jane how to hold the ball and throw it in the hoop. Jane was happy and felt calm because Tim was very nice and helpful. + +They played all day, and Jane got better at basketball. The other kids did not laugh at her. Tim had prevented Jane from feeling sad and scared. The moral of the story is that helping others and staying calm can prevent bad feelings and make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to drink juice. One day, Tim's mom bought a big bottle of juice and put it on the kitchen table. She told Tim not to drink it until after dinner. Tim really wanted the juice, but he knew he had to wait. + +Later that day, Tim's friend Sam came over to play. They played with toys and had lots of fun. But Tim could not stop thinking about the juice. He pointed at the juice and told Sam about it. Sam was excited too, but they knew they had to wait. + +After playing, Tim and Sam went to the kitchen. They looked at the juice and felt guilty. They knew they should not drink it, but they wanted it so badly. They opened the bottle and drank some juice. Just then, Tim's mom came in and saw them. She was not happy, but she knew they were just little kids. She told them to say sorry and remember to wait next time. Tim and Sam felt bad and said sorry. They learned their lesson and never drank juice before dinner again. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a restless little frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to splash in the water all day. One day, Freddy saw a big tree with a big root sticking out. He wanted to play on the root, but it was very high. + +Freddy tried to jump and jump, but he could not reach the root. He felt sad. Then, a big bird named Betty saw Freddy. Betty asked, "Why are you sad, Freddy?" Freddy told her about the big root and how he wanted to play on it but could not reach it. + +Betty wanted to help Freddy. So, she picked him up and put him on the big root. Freddy was so happy! He said, "Thank you, Betty!" Now, Freddy could play on the root and splash in the water. Freddy and Betty became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her mom in a small house. Lily loved to wear pretty clothes. One day, her mom said, "Lily, let's go to the store and buy a new skirt for you." + +At the store, Lily saw a beautiful pink skirt. She said, "Mom, can we buy this skirt? I love it so much!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can buy it for you." + +Lily was very grateful for her new skirt. She wore it all the time and showed it to all her friends. They all loved her pretty skirt too. Lily and her mom were very happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a toy gun that could shoot soft balls. He wanted to play a game with his friends. They all thought it would be an easy game. Tim and his friends gathered in the park to play. + +In the park, there was a big flag on a tall pole. Tim and his friends decided to shoot the soft balls at the flag. They took turns trying to hit the flag with the soft balls. Some friends got close, but no one could hit the flag. + +After a while, Tim's little sister, Sue, came to play. Sue wanted to try to shoot the soft balls at the flag too. Tim and his friends laughed because they thought she was too little. But Sue tried anyway. She aimed the toy gun and shot the soft ball. It flew through the air and hit the flag! Everyone was surprised and happy. They all clapped for Sue and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a modest man named Tom. Tom liked to step outside and walk in the park every day. He was very nice and always smiled at everyone he saw. + +One day, while Tom was walking in the park, he met a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her toy. Tom wanted to help Lily find her toy. He asked her, "What does your toy look like, Lily?" + +Lily said, "My toy is small and red." So, Tom and Lily started to look for the small, red toy. They stepped carefully, looking under the trees and near the flowers. Finally, they found the toy near a big tree. Lily was very happy and thanked Tom for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Zack. Zack loved to run and play with his friends in the big field. He had lots of fun every day. + +One day, Zack found a tight hat. He put the hat on his head and showed it to his friends. His friends laughed and clapped. They all loved Zack's new hat. + +Zack and his friends played together with the tight hat. They took turns wearing it and running around. At the end of the day, they were all tired but happy. They all loved playing with the tight hat and being with each other. +Once upon a time, in a calm little town, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to point at things she liked. One day, Lily went for a walk with her mom. + +As they walked, Lily saw a big tree. She pointed at it and said, "Look, Mom! Big tree!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a very big tree." Lily felt happy. They kept walking and saw a little dog. Lily pointed at the dog and said, "Cute dog!" Her mom agreed, "Yes, it's a very cute dog." + +That night, Lily had a dream. In her dream, she saw the big tree and the cute dog. They were playing together, and Lily was there too. She pointed at them and laughed. When Lily woke up, she told her mom about her dream. Her mom hugged her and said, "That sounds like a fun dream, Lily." And they both smiled, feeling calm and happy. +One day, a smart cat named Tim went for a walk. He liked to explore and see new things. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Tim was very happy. + +As Tim walked, he stumbled on a big rock. "Ouch!" he said. He looked around and saw a well. Tim was curious and wanted to see what was inside. He walked closer to the well and looked down. It was very deep and dark. + +A little bird saw Tim and flew down to him. "Be careful, Tim!" said the bird. "The well is deep, and you might fall in." Tim listened to the bird and stepped back. He thanked the bird for helping him. They became good friends and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with thick branches. On one branch, a little monkey liked to hang and play. He was a happy monkey, always laughing and having fun. + +One day, the monkey saw a wise old owl. The owl was a judge who helped animals with their problems. The monkey wanted to be friends with the wise owl, so he swung over to say hello. + +The wise owl saw the monkey coming and smiled. They talked and laughed together. From that day on, the monkey and the wise owl were the best of friends. They played under the thick branches and helped each other when they needed it. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big aeroplane. This aeroplane was very popular. Many people liked to fly in it. It was big and fast, and it could go very far. + +One day, a bad man wanted to steal the popular aeroplane. He made a plan to take it when no one was looking. The bad man waited until it was dark, and then he went to the place where the aeroplane was. + +The bad man got into the aeroplane and started to fly away. But he did not know how to fly it very well. The aeroplane went up and up, but then it started to fall. It fell down and down, and then it hit the ground. + +The popular aeroplane was broken, and the bad man was hurt. Everyone was very sad because the aeroplane could not fly anymore. The bad man was caught, and he could not steal anything ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red rug. It lived in a room with a little girl, a little boy, and a crazy dog. The dog loved to run and jump on the rug. The rug was his best friend. + +One day, the little girl and the little boy wanted to play on the rug too. They asked the dog, "Can we play with you?" The dog was very happy and said, "Yes, let's all play together!" So, they all played on the big, red rug. + +They played fun games like tag and hide-and-seek. The dog did many crazy tricks, like spinning around and jumping high. The little girl and the little boy laughed and clapped their hands. They all had a great time playing on the big, red rug. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to wrap her toys in pretty paper. She would play with her toys near the rail of her bed. + +One sunny day, Mia met a new friend named Tom. Tom was a very nice boy who lived next door. Mia asked Tom, "Do you want to play with me?" Tom said, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" + +Mia and Tom played with her toys near the rail of her bed. They wrapped the toys in pretty paper and had a lot of fun. They became the best of friends and played together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play dress-up. One day, she found a big box in her room. Inside the box, she saw a pretty costume. It was a princess dress with a shiny crown. Lily was so happy! + +Lily put on the costume and looked in the mirror. She felt like a real princess. She wanted to show her friends. She ran fast to the door, but she did not see the toy on the floor. Lily's foot went on the toy and she began to slip. She felt nervous, but she caught herself before she fell. + +Lily learned to be careful when she was in her costume. She walked slowly to her friends' houses and showed them her pretty princess dress. They all loved it and wanted to play dress-up too. Lily and her friends had a great day, and Lily was not nervous anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Kitty. She loved to fit into small boxes and play all day. One day, Kitty saw a big dog named Buddy. Buddy was sad because he could not find a job. + +Kitty said, "Buddy, I can help you find a job. You are good at playing with kids." So, they went to the park to find a job for Buddy. At the park, they saw a big sign that said, "Play with kids and get a job." + +But there was a problem. The park was full of big, mean dogs who did not want Buddy to get the job. They barked at Buddy and said, "You are too small to play with kids. Go away!" + +Kitty had an idea. She told Buddy, "Let's show them how well you can play with kids!" They played with the kids at the park, and everyone loved Buddy. The mean dogs saw how good Buddy was at his job and let him stay. Kitty and Buddy were so happy, and they played together every day. +One day, a lively dog named Max went for a walk. Max liked to play with his ball. He saw his friend, a little girl named Emma. Emma was sad. Max wanted to make Emma happy. + +Max said, "I will bring you a video to watch. It will make you happy." Emma smiled and said, "Thank you, Max!" + +Max ran home and found a fun video. He brought the video to Emma. They watched the video and laughed. Max and Emma were both happy. They played with the ball and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a big zoo, there was a nice rhinoceros. His name was Remy. Remy was big and gray. He had a big horn on his nose. He liked to play with his friends. + +One day, Remy saw a big ball. He wanted to play with it. He ran and kicked the ball with his big foot. The ball went up high in the sky. All his friends saw the ball go up. They were happy. + +Remy's friends started to clap. They were clapping for Remy. They liked what he did. Remy felt good. He liked when his friends clapped for him. They all played with the ball and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big red ball. One day, he went outside to play with his ball. The sun was shining, and the sky was clear. + +As Tim played, he saw a little girl named Sue. "Hi, do you want to play with me?" Tim asked. Sue nodded and said, "Yes, I want to play!" They both smiled and started to play with the big red ball. + +They played for a long time, and they were very happy. They laughed and kicked the ball back and forth. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye. Tim and Sue knew they would play again soon, and they could not wait for the fun to start again. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a letter on the floor. She was nervous because she did not know what it said. She wanted to read it, but the words were too big for her. + +Lucy went to her mom and said, "Mom, can you help me read this letter?" Her mom said, "Of course, let's read it together." They sat down and read the letter. It was from Lucy's friend, Sam. + +The letter said, "Dear Lucy, let's play at the park today." Lucy was so happy! She was not nervous anymore. She went to the park with her mom and played with Sam all day. They had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Lily. Lily had a big red ball that she liked to play with. One day, she went to the park with her ball to play. + +At the park, Lily saw a big gate with a lock on it. She wanted to see what was behind the gate, but she could not open the lock. Lily felt sad and sat down with her ball. + +Just then, a friendly boy named Tim came by. Tim saw Lily and waved at her. Lily waved back and they started to play with the ball together. They had lots of fun and forgot all about the locked gate. They played until the sun went down and Lily had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to climb on things. One day, Spot saw a big hill. He wanted to climb the hill to see what was on the other side. + +Spot started to climb the hill. He climbed and climbed. When he got to the top, he saw another dog. The other dog was playing with a ball. Spot felt jealous because he wanted to play with the ball too. + +Spot ran down the hill and went to the other dog. They became friends and played with the ball together. Spot was not jealous anymore. He was happy to have a new friend to play with. +One day, a small boy named Tim went to the park. He loved to play with his toy car. It was clean and shiny. Tim played with his car all day. + +While playing, he heard a sound. It was a girl named Sue. She was crying. Tim asked, "Why are you sad?" Sue said, "I lost my toy doll." Tim wanted to help Sue. + +They looked for the doll together. After a while, they found it. Sue was happy. She said, "Thank you, Tim!" Tim felt good. He did not regret helping Sue. They played together and became friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk. She saw a graceful bug in the grass. The bug was green and had big wings. Mia thought the bug was very pretty. + +Mia said, "Hello, bug! I like how you look." The bug looked at Mia and said, "Thank you, Mia! I like to fly and dance in the air." + +Mia could hear the bug's wings when it flew. It made a soft sound. Mia and the bug played together all day. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Mia went home and said goodbye to the bug. She hoped to see the graceful bug again soon. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to visit his friend, Sara. They liked to play together on regular days. Today, they wanted to play with their toys outside. + +"Sara, where are your toys?" Tim asked. Sara did not know. She shrugged her shoulders and said, "I don't know, let's look for them!" + +They looked and looked, but they could not find the toys. They were sad. Then, Tim had an idea. "Let's ask my dog, Spot, for help!" he said. + +Spot was a smart dog. He looked at Tim and Sara, then sniffed the ground. He found the toys behind a big tree. Tim and Sara were so happy! They played with their toys all day and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Sue. Sue had a white toy box filled with her favorite toys. One day, she saw a small box on the table. It was a new toy for her! Sue was very happy and excited. + +Sue asked her mom, "Can I open the box, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful, Sue." Sue opened the box and found a small toy train inside. The train was white with red wheels. She loved her new toy train and played with it all day. + +The next day, Sue wanted to play with her train again. She put the train on the floor and it started to move. The train made a lot of steam as it went around the room. Sue was very happy watching her train go fast. + +But then, something bad happened. The train went too fast and crashed into the white toy box. The toy box broke and all of Sue's toys fell out. Sue was very sad and cried. Her mom came into the room and saw the broken toy box and the steam from the train. She told Sue, "I'm sorry, but we can't fix the toy box. We have to throw it away." + +Sue was very sad, but she learned to be more careful with her toys. From that day on, she took better care of her things and played more gently. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a smooth stone. He liked the stone a lot. He wanted to mark the stone with his thumb so he could find it again. + +Tim went to his friend, Sue. He showed her the smooth stone. Sue said, "Wow, that's a nice stone. Let's mark it with paint." They found some red paint and Tim put his thumb in it. Then, he pressed his thumb on the stone. Now, the stone had a red thumb mark. + +Tim and Sue played with the smooth stone all day. They took turns throwing it and catching it. When it was time to go home, Tim put the stone with the red thumb mark in his pocket. He knew he would always find his special stone because of the mark. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to dance to the rhythm of the music. He would dance all day and all night. One day, Tim's mom bought him an expensive pair of shoes. They were shiny and new. Tim was so happy! He could not wait to dance with his new shoes. + +Tim put on his new shoes and started to dance. He danced in the living room, the kitchen, and even in his bedroom. The rhythm of the music made him feel so happy. He danced and danced until he was very tired. + +Then, Tim saw a piece of paper on the table. He wanted to make a picture for his mom. He found some scissors and started to cut the paper. He cut out a big heart to show his mom how much he loved her. Tim gave the heart to his mom, and she was so happy. She hung it on the wall, and they danced together with Tim's new shoes on. +Once upon a time, in a clean city, there lived a creative girl named Sue. Sue loved to draw and make fun things with her hands. She had many friends who liked to play with her. + +One day, Sue and her friend Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big mess on the ground. "Oh no!" said Tom, "the park is not clean." Sue had an idea. "Let's be creative and clean the park together!" she said. + +Sue and Tom picked up all the trash and put it in a big bag. They worked hard and soon the park was clean again. "Good job!" said Sue. "Now the city is clean and we can play!" Tom smiled and said, "Thanks to your creative idea, Sue, we made the park a better place for everyone!" And they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a man and his wife. The man loved his wife very much. They had a big black dog. The dog seemed nice, but it was not. + +One day, the man and his wife had a fight. They were not happy. The big black dog saw this and seemed sad too. The dog did not like the fight. It wanted the man and his wife to be happy again. + +The big black dog thought of a plan. It took the man's hat and ran away. The man and his wife stopped fighting to find the hat. They looked and looked but could not find it. They started to fight again. The big black dog saw this and felt bad. It brought the hat back, but the man and his wife did not see it. They were too busy fighting. + +The big black dog tried to help, but it did not work. The man and his wife kept fighting. They forgot about the dog and the hat. The big black dog was sad. It left the house and never came back. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we fight over small things and forget what is important. We should try to be happy and love each other, and not let little things make us sad or angry. +One day, Tom went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big tree with a hole in it. Inside the hole, he found a shiny gem. Tom was very happy and took the gem with him. + +On his way back, he met a rude fox. The fox wanted the gem, but Tom said no. The fox got angry and ran away, but Tom knew he would come back. + +The next day, Tom went to the woods again. He put a fake gem in the tree hole. The rude fox came back and took the fake gem. Tom hid and watched the fox. The fox thought he had the real gem, but Tom had tricked him. Tom was happy and kept the real gem safe. +Once, there was a humble cat. The cat had soft skin. The cat liked to play with a ball. + +One day, the cat went to a big house. In the house, there was a kind girl. The girl saw the cat and smiled. The girl said, "Hi, cat! Do you want to play?" + +The girl gave the cat a new ball. The cat was happy to receive the ball. They played together all day. The cat and the girl became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Tom. He had a big plane. Tom loved to fly high in the sky. + +One day, a weak little bird named Tim saw the big plane. Tim said, "I want to follow the big plane." So, Tim flew up and followed the plane. + +Tom saw the little bird and said, "Hi, little bird! Do you need help?" Tim said, "Yes, I am weak. Can you help me fly high?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, follow me, and we will fly high together." + +So, Tim followed Tom and the big plane. They flew high in the sky, and Tim became strong. They were happy friends, and they flew together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play at the park. One sunny day, he went to the park with his mom. He was very eager to play in the sand. + +Tim found a big sand pit. He took his toy bucket and shovel. He dug and dug in the sand. Then, he poured the sand into his bucket. He wanted to make a big sand castle. + +He worked hard, pouring more and more sand into his bucket. Finally, his sand castle was done. Tim was so happy. His mom clapped and smiled. They had a fun day at the park playing with sand. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tower. In the tower, there was a cat. The cat wanted to escape. The cat was sad. The cat wanted to play outside. + +One mild day, the cat saw a bird. The bird was nice. The bird wanted to help the cat escape. The bird had a plan. The bird told the cat to jump on its back. + +The cat jumped on the bird's back. They flew out of the tower. The cat was happy. The cat and the bird played outside all day. They were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bee named Bella. She loved to fly around the big tree and play with her bee friends. Bella was very happy. + +One day, Bella saw her friend Sam crying. "Why are you sad?" asked Bella. Sam said, "I suffer because I can't fly like you." Bella wanted to help her friend feel better. + +So, Bella and her bee friends made a plan. They would teach Sam how to fly. They practiced every day, and soon Sam could fly too. Now, Bella and Sam could play together in the sky. They were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly dog named Max. Max loved to play and run all day. He had a big, happy smile on his face. Max lived in a little house with his best friend, a girl named Lily. + +One day, Max and Lily were playing in the living room. They saw a TV in the corner of the room. The TV had many colors and sounds that made Max and Lily laugh. They liked to watch the TV together. + +After they watched the TV, Max was hungry. Lily knew it was time to feed Max. She went to the kitchen and got Max's food. Max wagged his tail and ate his food happily. They both had a fun and jolly day. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with Tom all day, but Tom always seemed grumpy. + +One day, Sue found a piece of steel in the yard. She showed it to Tom and said, "We need to find out what this is for!" Tom looked at the steel and didn't care. He just wanted to sleep. Sue went to her dad and asked, "Dad, what do we need this steel for?" Her dad said, "We need it to fix the door." + +Sue and her dad tried to fix the door with the steel. But Tom was still grumpy and didn't want to help. He lay on the floor, watching them work. Then, the door fell on Tom! Sue and her dad were sad. They tried to help Tom, but it was too late. Tom was hurt and couldn't play anymore. Sue learned that sometimes, even grumpy friends need help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a lamp that was different from all the other lamps. This lamp was magic! It could change colors and talk to Tim. Tim loved his magic lamp. + +One day, Tim was playing with his lamp. The lamp said, "Tim, I need your help. My magic string is too long. Can you please cut it for me?" Tim wanted to help his magic lamp, so he got some scissors and carefully cut the string. + +After Tim cut the string, the magic lamp was very happy. It said, "Thank you, Tim! Now I can shine even brighter for you!" The lamp changed into many different colors, and Tim and the magic lamp played together all day long. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her stamps. She had many stamps with pictures of animals, flowers, and stars. One day, she found a new stamp. It looked ordinary, but she wanted to try it. + +Lily put the stamp on her paper and pressed it down. When she removed the stamp, she saw a picture of a cat. "Meow!" said the cat. Lily was surprised. "Can you talk?" she asked. "Yes," said the cat. "I am not an ordinary cat. I am a magic cat!" + +Lily and the magic cat played together all day. They made more stamps and talked to all the animals. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Lily removed the cat stamp from her paper, and the magic cat said goodbye. Lily was happy to have a new friend and a special stamp. +Once upon a time, there was a good girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a flute in her toy box. She had never seen it before and was very excited. + +Lily decided to pick up the flute and try to play it. She blew into the flute and made a pretty sound. She liked the sound so much that she played the flute all day long. Her mom and dad were happy to hear her play. + +The next day, Lily played the flute for her friends. They all danced and clapped as she played. Everyone had a fun time with the flute. Lily felt very good and was happy that she found the flute. She knew that it was now her favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to eat sandwiches. One day, he made a big sandwich with cheese, ham, and eggs. He was so proud of his sandwich. + +Tim went to the park to eat his sandwich. He sat on a tight swing and started eating. A little girl named Sue was playing nearby. She saw Tim's sandwich and wanted a bite. Sue went to Tim and asked if she could have a bite. Tim said no and held the sandwich tight. + +Sue felt sad and walked away. Tim saw Sue's sad face and felt bad. He thought about what he did and decided to share his sandwich. Tim ran to Sue and said, "I'm sorry, Sue. Please forgive me. You can have a bite of my sandwich." Sue smiled and they shared the sandwich. They became good friends and learned that sharing is caring. +Once upon a time, there was a famous baker named Tim. Tim loved to bake yummy treats for all his friends. He had a big chair in his kitchen where he would sit and think of new things to bake. + +One day, Tim decided to bake a big cake for his friends. He mixed and mixed and baked the cake. When the cake was ready, he put it on the table. Tim was very happy with his cake, but he wanted to make it special. So, he asked his friends to help him decorate the cake. + +Tim and his friends had a lot of fun putting icing and sprinkles on the cake. They laughed and played as they worked together. When they were done, the cake looked beautiful. Tim and his friends shared the cake and everyone was happy. The moral of the story is that working together and sharing with friends can make anything more fun and special. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue had a long skirt that she loved to wear. She wore it when she played with her friends, when she went to the park, and even when she went to bed. + +One day, Sue went to the park with her long skirt. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Sue tried to climb the tree, but her long skirt got in the way. She thought, "Maybe if I squeeze my skirt, I can climb the tree." + +So, Sue squeezed her skirt and climbed the tree. She was so happy to be up in the tree. She looked down and saw her friends playing. Sue called out to her friends, "Look at me! I squeezed my skirt and now I can climb the tree!" Her friends clapped and cheered for her. Sue smiled and knew that she could do anything with her long skirt, as long as she gave it a little squeeze. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful hut in the woods. Many animals lived near the hut. They liked to play and have fun together. One day, a big rabbit told his friends that he found a magic word. The magic word was "vanish". + +The animals were excited. They wanted to see the magic word work. The big rabbit said, "Watch me say the word and see what happens." The rabbit said the word, "vanish", and he disappeared! The other animals were amazed. They wanted to learn the magic word too. + +The next day, the animals played a game. They took turns saying "vanish" and hiding. When they found each other, they laughed and clapped. They loved their new magic word. The colorful hut in the woods became a place full of joy and fun, where animals played and learned magic together. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there was a gentle girl named Sue. Sue loved to sing. She sang all day long. She sang when she was happy and when she was sad. + +One day, Sue found a pencil. It was a very special pencil. The pencil could sing too! Sue and the pencil became best friends. They sang together every day. + +One day, they went to the park. Sue and the pencil sang a happy song. All the animals came to listen. The birds, the dogs, and the cats all loved their song. Sue and the pencil were so happy. They sang and played with the animals all day long. +One morning, a playful dog named Max went for a walk with his friend, Tom. Tom was a big boy who loved to play with Max every day. They liked to run, jump, and laugh together in the park. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. It was a happy day. + +As they walked, they saw a red car. Tom's dad was in the car. He said, "Come, Tom, let's drive to the store." Tom and Max got in the car. Max sat in the back, and Tom sat in the front. They were excited to go on a drive together. + +At the store, Tom and Max saw many things. There were toys, food, and clothes. Tom picked a ball for Max to play with. Max wagged his tail, happy to have a new toy. They went back to the car and drove home. It was a fun morning for Tom and Max. +Once upon a time, there was a club where all the animals played. The club had many fun games and toys. All the animals liked to play there. + +One day, a naughty monkey came to the club. He started to take the toys from the other animals. The animals did not like this. They wanted to play with their toys too. + +A kind dog saw the naughty monkey and had an idea. The dog went to the monkey and gave him a kiss on his cheek. The naughty monkey was surprised and felt happy. He learned to share the toys with the other animals. From that day on, they all played together and had fun at the club. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Lily. Lily loved the color pink. She had pink clothes, pink shoes, and a pink room. She was a very happy kid. + +One day, Lily's mom made a big pink cake. Lily was so excited! She wanted to eat the cake right away. But her mom said, "Wait until after dinner, or you will spoil your meal." + +Lily tried to wait, but she could not. When her mom was not looking, she took a big bite of the pink cake. It tasted so good! But then, her tummy started to hurt. Lily had spoiled her dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little white rabbit named Bobby. Bobby lived in a small house in the woods. One day, Bobby found a pipe in his yard. He did not know what to do with it. He started to worry. + +Bobby went to his friend, Tommy the turtle, and said, "I found a pipe in my yard. I don't know what to do with it. I am worried." Tommy said, "Don't worry, Bobby. We can ask our friend Sally the squirrel for help." + +Bobby and Tommy went to Sally's tree house. They showed her the pipe. Sally said, "I know what to do! We can use the pipe to make a seesaw for all of us to play on." They all worked together to make the seesaw. When it was done, they played on it and had lots of fun. + +The conflict in the story was solved by asking a friend for help. The moral value of the story is not to worry and always ask for help when you don't know what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to collect pretty rocks. She would look for them everywhere she went. One day, she found a big rock that was crazy! It was all the colors of the rainbow. + +Lily wanted to show her friends her new rock. She put it on a stand in her room, so everyone could see it. Her friends came over and they all looked at the crazy rock. They thought it was very cool. + +Lily and her friends decided to collect more rocks together. They went outside and looked all around. They found rocks that were big, small, shiny, and even some that were a little crazy like Lily's rock. They had so much fun collecting rocks and putting them on stands in their rooms. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to gather rocks and put them in a big pile. One day, Tim saw a shiny trophy in the park. He wanted the trophy, so he walked to it. Tim was very alert, as he did not want anyone else to take the trophy. + +Tim picked up the trophy and started to walk home. On the way, he saw a big dog. The dog barked at Tim, and Tim got scared. He held the trophy tight and tried to keep going. But the dog kept barking and following him. + +Tim started to run, but the dog was faster. The dog jumped on Tim, and the trophy fell on the ground. The dog took the trophy in its mouth and ran away. Tim was sad and went home without the trophy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside. One day, it rained a lot, and there was a big flood near her house. Lily was sad because she could not go outside to play. + +The next day, the sun came out, and the water went away. Lily saw a big slide in her yard. She was so happy! She ran to the slide and wanted to play on it. But the slide was still wet from the rain. + +Lily did not listen to her mom, who told her to wait. She climbed up the slide and tried to slide down. But she slipped on the wet slide and fell. Lily was hurt and cried a lot. She had to stay inside and could not play outside anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a cool cat named Max. Max liked to wear a cap on his head. One day, Max saw a little girl crying. He walked up to her and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The little girl said, "I lost my cap. It was my favorite." + +Max wanted to help improve her day. He took off his cap and gave it to the little girl. She stopped crying and smiled. "Thank you, Max! You are very cool." + +Max felt happy that he could help the little girl. From that day on, Max and the little girl were best friends. They played together and always wore their cool caps. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his dog, Max. They loved to play outside. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. It was a lovely day. + +As they walked, they found a noisy river. The water was wet and cold. Tim said to Max, "Let's follow the river and see where it goes!" Max wagged his tail and barked, "Woof, woof!" They walked and walked, following the river. + +Soon, they met a little girl named Sue who was playing by the river. She said, "Hi, I'm Sue! Do you want to play with me?" Tim and Max were happy to make a new friend. They played by the wet river, splashing and having fun. The noisy water made them laugh. At the end of the day, they said goodbye to Sue and went home. Tim and Max had a great day following the river and making a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful train. It was big and shiny. The train loved to go fast on the tracks. + +One day, the train saw a little girl. She was sad because her toy was in a tree. The train wanted to help her. It used its strong steam to blow the toy out of the tree. + +The little girl was happy. She said "Thank you, train!" and gave the train a big hug. The train was happy too. From that day on, the train and the little girl would always hold hands and play together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a busy town. In this town, there was a big park with a golf game. Many people liked to go there and play. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim and his dad went to the park. They wanted to play golf. When they got there, they saw many people playing. Tim was very excited. He said, "Dad, can we play golf too?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. Let's find a spot to settle and play." They looked around and found a nice place to play. Tim and his dad had so much fun hitting the golf ball. They laughed and played all day. + +At the end of the day, Tim was tired but happy. He said, "Dad, I had a great time playing golf with you." His dad hugged him and said, "Me too, Tim. Let's come back soon." And they went home, excited to play golf again another day. +One day, a small boy named Tim was troubled. He lost his favorite toy, a red top. He looked everywhere for it but could not find it. Tim felt very sad. + +Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. Tim told Sam, "I need my red top. I can't find it." Sam wanted to help Tim feel better. They both started to look for the red top together. + +They looked under the bed, behind the door, and in the toy box. Finally, they found the red top in the garden. Tim was so happy! He said, "Thank you, Sam!" They played with the red top all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big white dog named Spot. They were best friends and loved to play in the park together. One day, Tim's mom said, "Let's go to the store and buy some things." + +Tim and Spot went to the store with Tim's mom. They saw many things to buy, like food, toys, and clothes. Tim's mom let Tim pick out a toy to buy. Tim picked out a ball for Spot to play with. Spot was very happy. + +After they bought the things, they went home. Tim's dad was there, and he had some news. "We are going to have a picnic in the park tomorrow!" he said. Tim and Spot were very excited. They couldn't wait to play with the new ball at the picnic. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little peanut. The peanut lived in a big garden with many other peanuts. Every day, the sun would rise, and the peanuts would play together. The peanut had many friends, but it was always a little nervous. + +One day, a new peanut came to the garden. The new peanut was very shy. The little peanut wanted to be friends, so it went to say "hi." The new peanut looked nervous too. + +"Hi, I am a peanut. Do you want to play?" the little peanut asked. + +"Yes, I would like that," the new peanut said with a smile. + +The two peanuts played all day and watched the sun rise and set. They were not nervous anymore. They became the best of friends and were happy in the big garden. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Sam. Sam was very intelligent. He loved to paint pretty pictures all day long. + +One day, Sam was painting a big, yellow sun when he saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was tired and let out a big yawn. Sam asked, "Why are you so tired, Lily?" + +Lily said, "I can't sleep at night. I'm scared of the dark." Sam thought about it and had an idea. He decided to paint a special picture for Lily. + +Sam painted a beautiful, bright moon and lots of twinkling stars. He gave the picture to Lily and said, "Put this on your wall. When you look at it, you'll feel safe and sleep well." + +Lily was so happy. That night, she looked at the pretty moon and stars and felt safe. She yawned, fell asleep, and had sweet dreams. Thanks to the intelligent painter, Lily was no longer scared of the dark. +One day, a boy named Tim had a pet dog named Spot. Spot was a rough dog with big, strong paws. They loved to play together in the park. + +One sunny day, Tim and Spot went to the park to test how high Spot could jump. Tim would throw a ball, and Spot would jump to catch it. They were having so much fun until another boy named Sam came to the park with his pet cat, Fluffy. + +Sam said, "My pet Fluffy can jump higher than your rough dog Spot!" Tim didn't like that Sam was being mean, so he said, "Let's test and see who can jump higher!" They both threw their toys, and Spot jumped much higher than Fluffy. Sam was sad, but Tim said, "It's okay. Our pets can play together and both be good at jumping!" So they all played together and became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a fair little girl named Amy. She loved to draw and make prints with her hands. She would dip her hands in paint and press them on paper to see the pretty colors. + +One day, Amy's friend, Tom, came over to play. Tom saw the prints that Amy made and wanted to make his own. Amy showed him how to do it, and they both made many prints together. They had so much fun! + +After they were done, they looked at their prints and smiled. Amy and Tom knew that they had made something special. They learned to value their art and the fun they had together. And from that day on, they always played fair and shared their art with each other. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a little tomato. This tomato was very red and round. It liked to sit in the sun all day. The tomato had a friend, a strong ant. The ant was very small, but it could carry big things. + +One day, the tomato said to the ant, "I want to see the world, but I can't move. Can you help me?" The strong ant smiled and said, "Of course, my friend! I will carry you on my back and show you around." + +So, the strong ant carried the little tomato on its back. They went to see pretty flowers, tall trees, and a big pond with fish. The tomato was very happy to see the world with its friend, the strong ant. They had a lot of fun together. In the end, they sat by the pond and watched the sun go down. The little tomato was very thankful to have such a good and strong friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim was feeling restless. He did not want to play with his toys or read his books. So, he asked his mom, "Can I watch TV, please?" + +His mom replied, "Yes, Tim. You can watch TV for a little while." Tim was so happy. He turned on the TV and watched his favorite show about a funny dog and a silly cat. + +After a while, Tim's mom said, "Okay, Tim. It's time to turn off the TV and go play outside." Tim replied, "Thank you, Mom. I had fun watching TV, but now I want to go play outside." Tim was not restless anymore. He played outside and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a youth named Tim. Tim loved to learn new things. He liked to eat delicious food too. One day, he saw a big red apple on a tree. He thought it would be very yummy. + +Tim tried to get the apple, but the tree was very tall. He got a long stick to reach the apple. He poked the apple with the stick, and it fell down. Tim was so happy to have the delicious apple. + +But, Tim did not know that the apple was bad. He took a big bite and it tasted funny. His tummy hurt a lot. Tim was sad and did not feel good. He learned to be careful with apples from tall trees. +Once upon a time, there was a hidden cave in the woods. In the cave, there was a big box. Inside the box, there was a special bow and arrow. This bow and arrow was a magic tool that could help the animals in the woods. + +One day, a little rabbit named Timmy found the hidden cave. He saw the big box and opened it. Timmy said, "Wow! What a cool tool!" He took the bow and arrow out of the box and went back to the woods. + +In the woods, Timmy met a squirrel named Sally. Sally was sad because she couldn't reach the high nuts in the tree. Timmy said, "Don't worry, Sally! I can help you with my new tool!" He used the magic bow and arrow to shoot the nuts down from the tree. Sally was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy!" + +From that day on, Timmy and his magic bow and arrow helped many animals in the woods. The hidden cave and the special tool made the woods a happy place for everyone. +One day, a poor cat named Tom found an onion in the yard. He wanted to eat it but he did not know how. He tried to bite it, but it was too hard. Tom was sad and did not succeed. + +Tom saw his friend, the dog named Max. Tom asked, "Max, can you help me eat this onion?" Max said, "Yes, let's try together!" They tried to bite the onion again, but it was still too hard. They did not succeed. + +Finally, they met a wise bird named Sue. Sue said, "You need to peel the onion first!" Tom and Max peeled the onion together. They succeeded! They shared the onion and were happy. The poor cat and his friend, the dog, learned something new that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to find nuts and hide them in his home. One day, he found a very big nut under a tree. Sam was so happy! + +Sam wanted to take the nut to his home, but the nut was deep in the forest. He had to follow a long path to get there. Sam picked up the nut and started to walk. He walked and walked, following the path. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +Finally, Sam reached his home with the big nut. He was very tired, but he was also very happy. Sam put the nut with his other nuts and went to sleep. He had a big smile on his face, knowing he had followed the path and found the deep nut. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games with his friends. They liked to see who could do things the best. They were always trying to win. + +One day, Tim and his friends played a game of hide and seek. Tim had a great idea. He would hide in the laundry! The laundry was full of big clothes that he could hide behind. Tim thought his friends would never find him there. + +Tim's friends looked everywhere for him. They looked in the kitchen, the living room, and the garden. But they could not find Tim. Finally, they looked in the laundry and found him hiding. Tim was so happy that he won the game. His friends laughed and said he was the best at hiding. They all played more games and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a normal house with a big tree in the yard. Lucy liked to play outside with her dog, Max. One sunny day, they found an envelope under the tree. Lucy was very excited. + +Lucy said to Max, "Let's open the envelope and see what's inside!" Max barked happily. Inside the envelope, they found a pretty picture of a heart. On the back, it said, "Take care of this heart." Lucy and Max didn't know what it meant, but they wanted to care for the heart. + +Lucy and Max showed the heart to their friends. They all played together and took turns holding the heart. They made sure the heart was always safe and happy. At the end of the day, Lucy put the heart back in the envelope and put it under her pillow. She knew that taking care of the heart was a special job, and she was happy to do it. +One day, a boy named Tim found a toy rocket in his room. He loved to play with it. He would fly it high in the sky and make it zoom all around. Tim's friend, Lily, came over to play. They both liked the rocket a lot. + +"Let's have a race with the rocket!" said Lily. They ran fast with the rocket, but then Tim tripped and fell. The rocket hit the ground and it broke. Tim and Lily were sad. + +Tim's mom saw them and said, "Don't worry, I can fix the rocket." She used tape to put the pieces back together. After that, they all had a delicious snack. Tim and Lily were happy to play with the rocket again. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop and play all day. One day, his toy car broke. The gear inside the car was not working. Bob was very sad. + +Bob went to his friend, a clever squirrel named Sally. Sally knew how to repair things. "Sally, can you help me fix my car?" Bob asked. Sally looked at the car and said, "Yes, I can help you." + +Sally took the gear out of the car and fixed it. She put the gear back in the car and gave it to Bob. "There you go, Bob! Your car is fixed!" Sally said with a big smile. Bob was very happy and thanked Sally. + +Now, Bob's toy car worked again. Bob and Sally played with the car all day. They had so much fun together. When the sun went down, they were both very sleepy. They said goodnight and went to their homes to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a tall boy named Tom. Tom was very tall for his age. One day, Tom's mom asked him to go to the grocery store to buy some food. Tom was happy to help his mom. + +At the grocery store, Tom saw many things. He saw apples, bananas, and cookies. Tom wanted to buy the cookies, but his mom told him to buy fruits. Tom felt a little sad, but he picked the apples and bananas. + +When Tom got home, he gave the apples and bananas to his mom. His mom was very happy. Tom was happy too, but he also felt regret for not buying the cookies. He wished he had listened to his mom and not wanted the cookies. But Tom learned that it is important to listen and do what is right. And his mom gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a big turkey named Tim. Tim was a cool turkey. He lived on a farm with many other animals. + +One day, Tim met a little girl named Sue. Sue wanted to hold Tim the turkey. She asked, "Can I hold you, Tim?" Tim said, "Yes, Sue, you can hold me." + +Sue held Tim the cool turkey. They became best friends. They played and laughed together on the farm. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot loved to wave his tail when he was happy. He had a best friend named Tim. Tim and Spot played together every day. + +One day, Tim found a big chocolate bar. He said, "Spot, look what I found!" Spot waved his tail fast. He knew that Tim loved chocolate. But, Spot also knew that chocolate was not good for dogs. So, he did not eat it. + +Tim ate the chocolate and shared it with his friends. They all said, "Thank you, Tim!" Spot waved his tail and was happy to see his friend Tim enjoy the chocolate with others. They all played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a lively cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with yarn. One day, Tom saw a long, colorful yarn on the floor. Tom was very excited and wanted to play with it. + +Tom began to follow the yarn. He followed it through the living room, the kitchen, and the bedroom. But, as Tom followed the yarn, it began to get tangled. Tom was sad because he did not want the yarn to be a mess. + +Tom's friend, a little girl named Sue, saw the tangled yarn and wanted to help. Sue and Tom worked together to untangle the yarn. They were very careful and patient. Soon, the yarn was untangled, and Tom was happy again. Tom and Sue played with the yarn all day, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a blue insect named Bob. Bob liked to test how fast he could fly. One day, Bob saw a big tree and thought it would be fun to race to the top. + +Bob met his friend, Sam the squirrel, at the bottom of the tree. "Hi, Sam!" said Bob. "Do you want to test who is faster? Let's race to the top of the tree!" Sam agreed, and they started to race up the tree. + +Bob was very fast, but Sam was faster. They both climbed higher and higher. Suddenly, a big bird saw them and thought they would be a tasty snack. The bird swooped down and caught Bob in its beak. Sam was sad, but he knew he had to keep going. + +In the end, Sam reached the top of the tree, but he missed his friend Bob. The big bird had eaten poor Bob. Sam knew that racing up the tree was not a good idea after all. +Once upon a time, in a big pond, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to sing and play with his friends. One day, a mysterious bird came to the pond. The bird had a shiny thing that could record sounds. + +The bird told Freddy and his friends that she would record their songs and share them with everyone. All the animals were very excited. They all sang their best songs for the bird. Freddy, however, felt a little scared. He thought his song was not good enough. + +But Freddy's friends helped him be brave. They told him that everyone's song is special in its own way. So, Freddy sang his song for the bird to record. The bird shared all the songs with the other animals. Everyone loved Freddy's song, even though it was different. + +In the end, Freddy and his friends learned that it's okay to be different. They all had their own special songs that made them unique. And they all lived happily ever after, singing and playing together in the big pond. +One day, a curious little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big tree and a pretty bird. Tim wanted to tell his mom about the bird, so he ran back home. + +When he got home, he put his hand in his pocket. He found a small rock. Tim was happy and showed the rock to his mom. He told her about the pretty bird too. + +His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim!" Tim felt proud and put the rock back in his pocket. He knew he would always remember the pretty bird and the big tree. +One day, a little boy named Tim was troubled. He wanted to make a sandwich, but he did not know how. He asked his mom, "Mom, can you help me make a sandwich?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Tim! I will help you. Let's welcome your friend, Sue, to join us." So, Tim and his mom went to Sue's house and asked her to come over. + +When they got back to Tim's house, they found that there was no bread left. Tim and Sue were sad. They wanted to make a sandwich but could not. Tim's mom thought of an idea. "Let's go to the store and buy some bread," she said. + +At the store, Tim and Sue picked out the bread and other things they needed for their sandwich. They were excited to make it. When they got home, they put everything together and made a big sandwich. + +Tim, Sue, and Tim's mom all took a bite of the sandwich. It was so yummy! They were happy they worked together to make it. The troubled feeling was gone, and they enjoyed their sandwich with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle bunny named Bob. Bob liked to work in his garden. He had a big basket to put his carrots in. + +One day, Bob went to his garden to pick some carrots. He put the carrots in his basket. The basket was very heavy, but Bob was strong. He carried the basket to his home. + +On his way home, Bob saw a big hole in the ground. He did not see it soon enough, and he fell in. The basket of carrots fell too. Bob was very sad. The carrots were gone, and he could not get out of the hole. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy rhinoceros named Bobo. Bobo lived in a big forest with many friends. One day, while Bobo was playing with his friend, a small bird named Chirpy, they found a tiny seed on the ground. + +Bobo said, "Chirpy, let's raise this seed and see what happens." Chirpy agreed, and they planted the seed in the ground. They took care of the seed and made sure it had water and sunlight every day. They were very excited to see what would grow from the seed. + +Days went by, and the seed started to grow into a small plant. Bobo and Chirpy were so happy to see their little plant grow bigger and bigger. One day, the plant grew a beautiful flower. The flower was so big that Bobo and Chirpy could sit on it and play together. They were so proud of their hard work and loved their new flower very much. +Once upon a time, there was a lively bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop and play with his friends. One sunny day, Bob and his friend, Tim the turtle, went to the market. At the market, they saw a big, round melon. Bob and Tim wanted to eat the melon because it looked yummy. + +Bob said, "Let's pay for the melon and share it." Tim agreed, and they gave their money to the kind lady at the market. The lady smiled and said, "Thank you for paying, enjoy your melon!" + +Bob and Tim took the melon to the park. They sat under a big tree and cut the melon into two parts. They ate the sweet and juicy melon together. They were happy and full. After that, Bob and Tim played in the park until the sun went down. They had a fun day with their yummy melon treat. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim went to the park. The park had a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Tim loved to play in the park every day. He liked the slide the most. Tim had a friend named Sam. Sam was a dependable friend. They always played together. + +One day, the park had a change. The slide was gone. Tim and Sam were sad. They looked for the slide but could not find it. They asked their moms why the slide was gone. Their moms said that the park needed a new slide. The old slide was not safe anymore. + +Tim and Sam waited for the new slide. They played on the swing and in the sandbox. But they missed the slide. Days went by, and the new slide did not come. Tim and Sam were very sad. The park was not the same without the slide. The new slide never came, and they could not play on the slide again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big bed with a soft mattress. She liked to jump on the mattress and play with her toys. One day, Sue saw a hole in her mattress. She was sad because she loved her mattress very much. + +Sue told her mom and dad about the hole in her mattress. Her mom said, "We will have to fix it, or you might suffer when you sleep." Sue did not want to suffer, so she asked her mom and dad to help her. They all went to the store to find something to fix the hole. + +At the store, they found a special patch to put on the mattress. They put the patch on the hole and it worked! Sue was so happy that her mattress was fixed. She was successful in fixing the hole with her mom and dad. Now, Sue could jump and play on her mattress without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was a very special bird because he could soar high in the sky. Tim had a friend named Ava. Ava was an avocado, but she could not fly. + +One day, Tim had an idea. He wanted to help Ava see the world from up high. Tim told Ava, "I will take you to the sky with me!" Ava was very happy and excited. + +Tim picked up Ava with his beak and started to soar high in the sky. Ava looked down and saw her home, the trees, and the river. She was so happy to see the world from up high. Tim and Ava had a great adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a bald woman named Sue. She lived in a small house with her dog, Spot. Sue and Spot loved to play together in the big yard. + +One sunny day, Sue and Spot went outside to play. They started to play catch with a red ball. Spot would run and catch the ball in his mouth, then bring it back to Sue. They laughed and played for a long time. + +As the sun began to set, Sue and Spot went back inside their house. They were tired but happy. Sue gave Spot a big hug and a treat. They snuggled together and went to sleep, dreaming of more fun days to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little orange bird named Tim. Tim loved to soar high in the sky. One day, he found a soft velvet cloth. Tim wanted to take it home to his nest. + +Tim met a big dog named Max. Max saw the velvet cloth and said, "I want that cloth for my bed." Tim replied, "No, I found it first. It's for my nest." They both wanted the velvet cloth, so they started to argue. + +They pulled and tugged on the cloth, but neither would let go. Suddenly, the velvet cloth ripped in half! Both Tim and Max were sad. They realized that they should have shared the cloth instead of fighting over it. Now, neither of them could use the cloth, and they both had a bad day. +Once there was a horse who could not hear. His name was Deaf Horse. Deaf Horse lived on a big farm with other animals. He was a happy horse, but he could not talk to his friends because he could not hear them. + +One day, Deaf Horse thought he could change and learn to hear. He tried very hard to listen to his friends, but he still could not hear them. Deaf Horse was sad and did not know what to do. + +Deaf Horse went to the big road, hoping to find help. He did not know the road was not safe. A big car came and hit Deaf Horse. Deaf Horse was hurt and could not get up. His friends came to help, but it was too late. Deaf Horse was gone. + +The other animals were very sad. They learned that it is important to be careful and stay away from danger. They also learned to love each other the way they are and not try to change what cannot be changed. +One day, a boy named Tim was sad. He saw a dull toy in his room. He did not want to play with it. He wanted to go out and get a new toy. So, Tim went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim saw a big fountain. He liked the fountain a lot. He saw a girl named Sue near the fountain. Sue had a pretty toy. Tim wanted to play with Sue's toy, but Sue said, "No, it is my toy." + +Tim was not happy. He wanted to get Sue's toy. He thought of a plan. He said to Sue, "Look! There is a bigger fountain over there!" Sue looked away. Tim took her toy and ran. + +Sue saw Tim take her toy. She was mad. She ran after Tim. Tim's mom saw them. She said, "Tim, give Sue her toy back." Tim gave the toy back to Sue. They said sorry to each other. They played together near the fountain and became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very good at helping his mom and dad. One day, Tim's mom had to go to the doctor for an exam. Tim wanted to be useful, so he went with her to help. + +At the doctor's office, Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue had a boo-boo on her knee. Tim knew that a hug could heal a boo-boo, so he gave Sue a big hug. Sue smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim!" + +After the exam, Tim's mom was all better. She was so proud of Tim for being useful and helping to heal Sue's boo-boo. They all went home and had a big party to celebrate. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, their mom says they will visit their grandma. Lily and Ben are happy. They love their grandma. She gives them hugs and cookies. + +They get in the car and drive to grandma's house. When they arrive, they see a new thing in the living room. It is big and shiny and has numbers on it. Lily and Ben are curious. They ask their mom, "What is that?" + +Mom says, "That is a scale. It tells you how heavy you are. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They take turns to stand on the scale. Mom reads the numbers and says, "Lily, you are 15 kilos. Ben, you are 16 kilos. You are both growing well." + +Lily and Ben smile. They are proud of their weight. They say, "Thank you, scale. You are a nice new thing." + +Grandma comes out of the kitchen. She sees Lily and Ben on the scale. She says, "Hello, my darlings. You are so big and strong. Come and give me a hug." + +Lily and Ben run to grandma. They hug her and kiss her. They say, "We love you, grandma. You are the best." + +Grandma says, "I love you, too. You are the best, too. Now, who wants some cookies?" +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together at school. They liked to dance and sing and draw and read. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they had a big dance show. They practiced a lot with their teacher. They wore colorful costumes and shiny shoes. They were very organized. They knew when to go on the stage and what to do. + +The show was great. Lily and Ben danced with their friends. They smiled and waved at their families. They heard a lot of clapping and cheering. They were very happy. + +After the show, they were very tired. They went back to their classroom. They drank some water and ate some snacks. They put their costumes and shoes in their bags. They found their mats and blankets. + +They said to each other, "You did a good job. You are a good dancer. You are a good friend." + +They gave each other a hug. They lay down on their mats. They closed their eyes. They took a nap. They dreamed of dancing. +Lily and Tom are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They are very happy. They have to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Lily packs her pink dress and her doll. Tom packs his blue shirt and his car. + +"Are you ready?" Mom asks. She has a big bag too. She packs some food and books. + +"Yes, Mom!" Lily and Tom say. They run to the car. They put their bags in the trunk. They sit in their seats. They buckle their seat belts. + +"Let's go!" Dad says. He starts the car. He drives on the road. + +Lily and Tom look out the window. They see trees and houses and cows. They sing songs and play games. They are having fun. + +"Look!" Lily says. She points to the sky. "It is getting light!" + +Tom looks too. He sees the sun rising. It is orange and yellow and bright. + +"It is a new day!" Tom says. "We will see Grandma and Grandpa soon!" + +Lily and Tom smile. They are very happy. They love Grandma and Grandpa. They can't wait to hug them and play with them. +Lily wanted to wear her pink dress today. She liked how it had flowers and ribbons on it. She found it in her closet and took it off the hanger. She put it on and looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled and twirled around. + +But then her mom came in and saw her. Her mom shook her head and said, "No, Lily, you can't wear that dress today. It is too cold outside. You need to wear your sweater and pants. They are warm and cozy." + +Lily did not like her sweater and pants. They were boring and gray. She wanted to wear her pink dress. She said, "No, mom, I want to wear this dress. It is pretty and fun. Please, mom, please." + +Her mom said, "Lily, don't argue with me. You have to be obedient and listen to me. I know what is best for you. Now, take off that dress and put it back on the hanger. Then, put on your sweater and pants. Hurry up, we have to go soon." + +Lily refused to do what her mom said. She crossed her arms and pouted. She said, "No, mom, I won't. I like this dress. I don't want to wear anything else. You can't make me." + +Her mom sighed and said, "Lily, you are being very naughty and stubborn. If you don't change your clothes right now, you will be in big trouble. You will have to stay in your room and miss the picnic. Is that what you want?" + +Lily thought about the picnic. She liked to go to the park and play with her friends. She liked to eat sandwiches and cookies and drink juice. She did not want to miss the picnic. She looked at her mom and said, "Sorry, mom. I don't want to be in trouble. I will wear my sweater and pants. But can I bring my pink dress with me? Maybe I can wear it later." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Lily. You can bring your pink dress with you. But you have to wear your sweater and pants first. Thank you for being obedient and listening to me. I love you, Lily." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for letting me bring my pink dress. Maybe it will get warmer later." She took off her pink dress and put it back on the hanger. Then, she put on her sweater and pants. She grabbed her pink dress and her backpack and followed her mom to the car. She was ready to go to the picnic. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, balls and books. But they also had a big rubber duck that they both liked very much. The rubber duck was yellow and soft and made a funny sound when you squeezed it. + +Ben and Lily wanted to share the rubber duck, but they also wanted to have it for themselves. They started to pull the rubber duck from each other, and they said rude words. "It's mine!" Ben shouted. "No, it's mine!" Lily yelled. They did not listen to each other, and they did not play nicely. + +Suddenly, the rubber duck slipped from their hands and flew into the air. It landed on the roof of the shed, where they could not reach it. Ben and Lily stopped fighting and looked at the rubber duck with sad eyes. They wanted their toy back, but they did not know how to get it. + +Then, they saw their cat, Milo, who was sitting on the fence. Milo was a clever cat, and he liked to climb and jump. He saw the rubber duck on the roof, and he thought it was a bird. He wanted to catch it and play with it. He jumped from the fence to the roof, and he ran towards the rubber duck. + +Ben and Lily saw Milo, and they were scared. They did not want Milo to hurt their rubber duck. They shouted at Milo, and they asked him to stop. "Milo, no!" Ben cried. "Milo, leave it!" Lily begged. But Milo did not listen to them, and he reached the rubber duck with his paw. + +Ben and Lily thought Milo was going to bite the rubber duck, but he did not. He picked up the rubber duck with his mouth, and he carried it to the edge of the roof. He looked at Ben and Lily, and he dropped the rubber duck to them. The rubber duck fell on the grass, and Ben and Lily ran to get it. + +Ben and Lily were happy to have their rubber duck back, and they thanked Milo. "Milo, you are a good cat!" Ben said. "Milo, you saved our rubber duck!" Lily said. They hugged Milo, and they hugged each other. They decided to share the rubber duck, and they played with it together. They did not say rude words anymore, and they played nicely. +Mia likes to imagine that she is a fast car. She makes vroom-vroom noises and zooms around the house. She pretends that the sofa is a ramp, the rug is a road, and the pillows are obstacles. She loves to race with her brother Leo, who also imagines that he is a car. + +One day, they decide to have a big race in the backyard. They line up at the start and wait for Mom to say go. Mia is a red car and Leo is a blue car. They both think they are the fastest and the best. + +"Ready, set, go!" Mom says. Mia and Leo start to vroom-vroom and zoom-zoom. They race around the trees, the flowers, and the swing. They try to pass each other and dodge the rocks. They have so much fun and laugh a lot. + +But then, they see something that makes them stop. It is a cute bunny. The bunny is white and fluffy and has long ears. It hops out of the bushes and looks at them. Mia and Leo forget about the race and go to see the bunny. They are very gentle and quiet. They want to pet the bunny and make friends. + +"Hi, bunny," Mia says. "You are so cute. Do you want to play with us?" + +The bunny does not answer, but it wiggles its nose and hops closer. Mia and Leo smile and reach out their hands. They touch the bunny's soft fur and feel its warm breath. They forget about the cars and the race. They only imagine that they are bunny lovers. +Sara liked to play in the garden with her doll. She saw many flowers of different colors and shapes. She liked the red ones best. They smelled good and looked pretty. She called them roses. + +One day, she saw a very large rose on a tall bush. She wanted to pick it for her doll. She reached up with her hand, but the rose had sharp things on its stem. They hurt her fingers and made them bleed. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she said. + +Her mom heard her and came running. She saw Sara holding her hand and the large rose on the ground. + +"What happened, Sara?" she asked. + +"I wanted the rose, but it bit me!" Sara said. + +Mom hugged Sara and took her inside. She washed her hand and put a band-aid on it. She gave Sara a kiss and a cookie. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. Roses are beautiful, but they have thorns. Thorns are the sharp things that protect them from animals. You have to be careful when you touch them," she said. + +Sara nodded. She felt better, but she still looked at the rose with a frown. + +"Why does the rose have to hurt me? I just wanted to be its friend," she said. + +Mom smiled and picked up the rose. She trimmed the thorns and put it in a vase. + +"Maybe the rose didn't mean to hurt you. Maybe it was scared or shy. Sometimes, we have to be gentle and patient with things that are different from us. Maybe if you talk to the rose and give it some water, it will be your friend," she said. + +Sara thought about it. She decided to try. She took the vase to her room and put it next to her doll. She said hello to the rose and told it her name. She said she was sorry for pulling it and that she liked it very much. She gave it some water and sang it a song. + +The rose seemed to listen. It opened its petals and gave off a sweet smell. Sara smiled. She felt happy and proud. + +"Thank you, Mom. I think the rose likes me now," she said. + +Mom hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm proud of you. You learned a good lesson today. Sometimes, the most beautiful things are also the most delicate and need the most love." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their toys. They had a ball, a truck, a doll and a steel spoon. They liked to dig in the sand with the spoon and make shapes. Sometimes they shared their toys and sometimes they did not. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. It saw the toys and wanted to play too. It ran to the ball and picked it up with its mouth. It shook it and threw it in the air. Ben and Lily were scared. They wanted their ball back. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Ben shouted. "Give it back, dog!" + +But the dog did not listen. It ran to the truck and bit it. It made a loud noise and broke the truck. Lily cried. She loved her truck. + +"Stop it, dog!" Lily cried. "You are bad! You broke my truck!" + +But the dog did not stop. It ran to the doll and ripped it. It pulled out the hair and the eyes and the dress. Ben and Lily were very sad. They loved their doll. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben and Lily said. "You are mean! You ruined our doll!" + +But the dog did not go away. It ran to the spoon and licked it. It liked the taste of the steel. It was delicious. It wanted to keep the spoon. + +"No, dog!" Ben and Lily said. "That's our spoon! We need it to dig!" + +But the dog did not care. It ran away with the spoon in its mouth. It was happy. It had four new toys. + +Ben and Lily were not happy. They had no toys left. They looked at each other and felt sad. They hugged each other and said: + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry, Lily. We have no toys, but we have each other. We are friends." + +They hugged some more and felt better. They decided to go home and ask their mom for some new toys. They hoped the dog would not come back. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big yellow cheese on a table. They are hungry and they love cheese. + +"Look, Tom! Cheese!" Lily says. + +"Yum, yum! Let's go get it!" Tom says. + +They run to the table. But they do not see a mouse. The mouse is hiding under the cheese. The mouse is also hungry and he loves cheese. + +When Lily and Tom touch the cheese, the mouse jumps out. He is angry and he is scared. + +"Go away! This is my cheese!" the mouse says. + +Lily and Tom are surprised and they are scared too. They do not like the mouse. They do not want to share the cheese. + +"Help! Help! Mouse!" Lily and Tom call. + +They run away from the table. They look for their mom and dad. They want to be safe and they want to eat something else. + +The mouse is happy and he is not scared anymore. He has the cheese all for himself. He eats and eats and eats. He thinks the cheese is the best thing in the world. +Tom and Lily are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They throw snowballs at each other and laugh. Tom sees a bird on a branch. He wants to catch it. + +"Look, Lily, a bird!" he says. "I want to catch it and make it my friend." + +He runs to the bird and tries to grab it. But the bird is fast and flies away. Tom falls in the snow and gets wet and cold. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asks. She runs to him and helps him up. + +"I'm okay, but I'm sad. The bird did not want to be my friend," Tom says. + +Lily hugs him and says, "Don't be sad, Tom. The bird is not a toy. It likes to be free and fly. Maybe you can find another friend." + +She points to the snowman. "Look, we have a snowman. He is our friend. He likes to be in the snow and wear a hat and a scarf." + +Tom smiles and says, "You are right, Lily. The snowman is our friend. He is nice and big and funny." + +They go to the snowman and give him a hug. Then they hear their mom calling them. + +"Tom, Lily, come inside. It's time for cocoa and cookies," she says. + +They run to the house and take off their wet clothes. They put on dry clothes and sit by the fire. Their mom gives them mugs of hot cocoa and plates of cookies. + +"Thank you, mom," they say. + +They sip their cocoa and eat their cookies. They feel warm and happy. They tell their mom about their snowman and their bird. + +"That sounds like a fun day," their mom says. "But remember, not all animals like to be caught. Some animals like to be free and wild. You can watch them and admire them, but you should not try to catch them." + +Tom and Lily nod and say, "We understand, mom. We will not try to catch any more birds. We will just play with our snowman and each other." + +They finish their cocoa and cookies and cuddle with their mom. They are glad they have each other and their snowman as friends. They are glad they have cocoa and cookies as treats. They are glad they have their mom as their mom. They are glad they have a good day. +Ben and Lily went to the shop with Mom. They wanted to buy a new toy. Mom said they could each pick one thing. + +Ben saw a big truck with wheels that could go fast. He liked trucks. He took the truck and showed it to Mom. "Can I have this, Mom?" he asked. + +Lily saw a doll with a dress and a hat. She liked dolls. She took the doll and showed it to Mom. "Can I have this, Mom?" she asked. + +Mom looked at the truck and the doll. She smiled and nodded. "Yes, you can have them. But first, we have to pay at the till." + +Ben and Lily followed Mom to the till. They put their toys on the counter. Mom gave some money to the lady. The lady gave Mom a bag. Mom put the toys in the bag. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Ben and Lily said. They were happy. + +Mom took Ben and Lily by the hand. They walked out of the shop. It was raining outside. Mom opened her umbrella. She held it over Ben and Lily. + +"Let's go home," Mom said. "We don't want to soak in the rain." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They ran to the car with Mom. They got in the car. Mom closed the door. She started the car. She drove fast. + +Ben and Lily played with their toys in the back seat. They did not mind the rain. They had fun. +Tom and Lily wanted to play with their wagon. They liked to fill it with toys and pull it around the yard. But their wagon was very heavy. It had many toys inside. + +"Let's hurry, Lily," Tom said. "We can take the wagon to the park and share our toys with other kids." + +"OK, Tom," Lily said. "But how can we hurry? The wagon is too heavy for us." + +They tried to pull the wagon, but it was hard. They moved very slow. They were tired and sweaty. + +Then they saw their dad. He was working in the garage. He had a big smile. + +"Hi, kids," he said. "Do you need some help with your wagon?" + +"Yes, please, dad," Tom and Lily said. "We want to go to the park, but the wagon is very heavy." + +"No problem," dad said. "I have an idea. Why don't we attach the wagon to my bike? Then I can ride the bike and pull the wagon for you. It will be faster and easier." + +"Wow, dad, that's a great idea," Tom and Lily said. "Thank you, dad. You are the best." + +Dad got his bike and a rope. He tied the rope to the bike and the wagon. He put on his helmet and gloves. He told Tom and Lily to sit in the wagon and hold on tight. + +"Are you ready, kids?" he asked. + +"Yes, dad, we are ready," Tom and Lily said. + +"OK, then, let's go," dad said. "Hold on to your hats. We are going to hurry to the park." + +Dad started to pedal. The bike and the wagon moved fast. Tom and Lily laughed and cheered. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They saw the trees and the flowers and the birds. They were happy. + +They hurried to the park. They met other kids. They shared their toys. They had fun. They thanked their dad. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn new things. One day, Lily's mom makes a pie. It smells good and looks yummy. Lily wants to share the pie with Ben. + +She calls Ben on the phone and says, "Hi, Ben. Do you want to come to my house? I have something to show you. It is a surprise." + +Ben is curious and says, "OK, Lily. I will come soon. What is the surprise?" + +Lily says, "You will see. It is something sweet and round." + +Ben puts on his shoes and coat and walks to Lily's house. He knocks on the door and Lily opens it. She smiles and says, "Hi, Ben. Come in. I have the surprise in the kitchen." + +She takes his hand and leads him to the kitchen. There, on the table, is the pie. It has a golden crust and red berries on top. Ben's eyes widen and he says, "Wow, Lily. Is that the surprise? Is that a pie?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, Ben. It is a pie. My mom made it for us. She said we can have a slice each. Do you like pie?" + +Ben says, "I love pie. It is my favorite. Thank you, Lily. You are so smart and kind. You are the best friend ever." + +Lily and Ben hug and say, "You are welcome. You are the best friend ever, too." + +They sit down and eat the pie. It is warm and sweet and delicious. They are happy and full. They talk and laugh and have fun. They are glad they have each other. They are good friends. +Lily liked to comb her hair. She had a pink comb that was very pretty. She combed her hair every morning and every night. She liked to make her hair smooth and shiny. + +One day, she wanted to comb her hair with her friend Tom. Tom was very jolly and liked to play with Lily. He came to her house and they went to her room. Lily showed him her pink comb and said, "Do you want to comb your hair with me?" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He took the comb and ran it through his hair. But his hair was very curly and tangled. The comb got stuck in his hair and he could not pull it out. He said, "Oh no, the comb is in my hair! It hurts!" + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She tried to help him get the comb out. She said, "Don't worry, Tom. I will help you. We will end this problem." She gently tugged and twisted the comb until it came out of his hair. She said, "There, the comb is out. Are you okay?" + +Tom rubbed his head and said, "Yes, I am okay. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." He gave her a hug and said, "I am sorry I messed up your comb. It is still very pretty." + +Lily hugged him back and said, "It's okay, Tom. You did not mean to. My comb is still fine. I am glad you are jolly again." They laughed and played with other toys. They had a lot of fun. Lily and Tom were happy. +Anna and her mom went to the shop to buy some food. Anna liked the shop because it had many things to see and touch. She saw some apples, some bread, some cheese and some candy. She wanted to have some candy, but her mom said no. + +"Mom, please, can I have some candy?" Anna asked. + +"Not today, Anna. We have enough food at home. Maybe another day." Her mom said. + +Anna was sad, but she followed her mom to the counter. There was a man there who took the money and gave them a bag. He smiled at Anna and said hello. Anna smiled back. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside. Anna and her mom heard people screaming and running. They saw a big truck crash into a car. The truck was on fire and the car was broken. Anna and her mom were frightened. They paused and did not know what to do. + +"Mom, what is happening?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know, Anna. It looks like an accident. We have to stay here and be safe." Her mom said. + +She hugged Anna and tried to calm her down. The man at the counter called the police and the firemen. He told Anna and her mom that they could stay in the shop until they came. He gave Anna some candy and said it was okay. + +Anna and her mom waited in the shop until the police and the firemen arrived. They put out the fire and helped the people in the truck and the car. They said that no one was hurt, but they had to go to the hospital. They thanked Anna and her mom for being brave and careful. They said they could go home now. + +Anna and her mom left the shop and walked to their car. Anna held her mom's hand and her candy. She was glad that they were safe and that the man was nice. She said sorry for asking for candy before. + +"It's okay, Anna. You were very good today. I'm proud of you." Her mom said. + +They got in the car and drove home. Anna ate her candy and felt happy. She hoped that the people in the truck and the car would be okay too. She said a little prayer for them. She loved her mom and the shop. She hoped to go there again, but without any accidents. +Tom and Anna love each other very much. They want to marry and be happy. They go to the big church with their friends and family. The man in the white dress says some words and gives them rings. Tom and Anna say "I do" and kiss. Everyone claps and smiles. + +Tom and Anna get on a big train to go to a new place. They have a big bag with their clothes and toys. They sit by the window and look at the trees and houses. The train goes fast and makes a loud noise. Tom and Anna hold hands and talk. + +"Where are we going?" Anna asks. + +"We are going to the sea," Tom says. "We will see the water and the sand and the boats. We will play and swim and have fun." + +"I like the sea," Anna says. "But I like you more." + +"I like you more too," Tom says. + +They hug and laugh. + +The train stops at a station. Tom and Anna get off. They see a big black dog. The dog barks and runs to them. Tom and Anna are scared. They drop their bag and run back to the train. The dog chases them and tries to bite them. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Anna shout. + +The train driver sees them and opens the door. He lets them in and closes the door. The dog stays outside and barks. + +"Are you OK?" the train driver asks. + +"Yes, thank you," Tom and Anna say. + +"That was a bad dog," the train driver says. "He is not nice. He is mean. You are safe now. Don't worry." + +Tom and Anna feel better. They thank the train driver and find their bag. They sit by the window again and wait for the sea. They are happy. They are married. They love each other very much. +Lily and Tom were making soup with Mom. They liked to help Mom in the kitchen. They had to be careful with the hot pot and the sharp knife. Mom gave them some carrots and celery to chop. Lily and Tom used a small knife and a cutting board. They chopped the carrots and celery into small pieces. + +"Good job, Lily and Tom!" Mom said. "Now we need some pepper to make the soup tasty. Can you get the pepper from the shelf?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They went to the shelf where the spices were. They saw many jars with different colors and smells. They looked for the pepper. It was a black powder in a small jar. + +"Here it is!" Lily said. She took the jar and gave it to Tom. "You can put it in the soup, Tom." + +Tom was happy. He wanted to put the pepper in the soup. He opened the jar and held it over the pot. He was about to shake some pepper into the soup, when he heard a loud noise. + +"Meow!" It was Max, their cat. He jumped on the counter and knocked over a bowl of flour. The flour spilled everywhere. It made a big mess. + +Lily and Tom gasped. They looked at Max. He looked scared and funny. He had flour on his fur. He looked like a snowman. + +"Max!" Lily and Tom said. They forgot about the pepper. They put the jar down and ran to Max. They wanted to hug him and clean him. + +But they were not careful. They bumped into the jar of pepper. The jar fell off the counter and broke on the floor. The pepper spilled everywhere. It made a bigger mess. + +"Ah-choo!" Lily and Tom sneezed. The pepper made their noses tickle. They rubbed their eyes. They felt hot and spicy. + +"Oops!" Lily and Tom said. They looked at the mess. They felt sorry and silly. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Lily and Tom, Max, the flour and the pepper. She smiled and shook her head. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Tom told Mom what happened. They said they were sorry. They said they forgot about the pepper. + +Mom hugged them and said it was okay. She said they could help her clean up. She said they could still have soup for lunch. She said they just needed a little pepper, not a lot. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said they would be more careful next time. They said they loved Mom and Max and soup. They said they did not love pepper so much. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. They also like to listen to stories. Every night, Anna's mom tells them a cool story before bed. + +One night, Anna's mom is very busy. She has to cook and clean and talk on the phone. She says she will tell them a story later. Anna and Ben are sad. They want to hear a story now. + +They wait and wait and wait. They look at the clock. It is very late. They are sleepy. They yawn and rub their eyes. + +"Mom, can you tell us a story now?" Anna asks. + +"I'm sorry, sweetie. I have to delay the story. I have one more thing to do. Can you be patient for a little longer?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They try to be patient. They hug their toys and pillows. They close their eyes. + +Soon, Mom comes to their room. She smiles and kisses them. She says she is sorry for the delay. She says she has a very cool story for them. It is about a princess and a dragon and a magic sword. + +Anna and Ben open their eyes. They are happy. They love cool stories. They snuggle under the blanket. They listen to Mom's voice. They forget about the delay. They dream of princesses and dragons and magic swords. +Anna likes to play with her blocks. She has many blocks of different colors and shapes. She can attach them to each other and make interesting things. Sometimes she makes a house, sometimes a car, sometimes a tower. + +One day, she finds a new block in her toy box. It is round and shiny and has a hole in the middle. She wonders what it is and how she can use it. She tries to attach it to her other blocks, but it does not fit. She tries to roll it on the floor, but it does not move. She tries to throw it in the air, but it falls down. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, what is this round thing? How can I play with it?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "That is a ring, Anna. It is not a block, it is a thing you wear on your finger. See, like this." She takes the ring and puts it on Anna's finger. It fits perfectly and sparkles in the light. + +Anna looks at her finger and says, "Wow, it is so pretty! Can I keep it, mom?" + +Her mom nods and says, "Yes, you can keep it, Anna. It was a gift from your grandma. She gave it to me when I was a little girl, and now I give it to you. It is a special ring, Anna. It means that we love you very much." + +Anna hugs her mom and says, "I love you too, mom. And I love grandma. And I love my ring. It is the most interesting thing I have." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to be mail carriers. They wear big hats and bags. They have letters and packages. They go to their friends' houses and knock on the doors. + +"Mail for you!" Lily says to Sam. She gives him a letter with a sticker. Sam says thank you and opens it. He smiles. It is from his grandma. She says she loves him and sends him a hug. + +"Mail for you!" Ben says to Mia. He gives her a package with a bow. Mia says thank you and opens it. She gasps. It is a jar of salsa. She loves salsa. It is spicy and yummy. She says she wants to try it. + +"Wait!" Ben says. "That is not for you. That is for me. It is from my uncle. He lives in Mexico. He makes the best salsa. He says it is very spicy. You will not like it. It will make your mouth burn." + +"No, it is for me. It has my name on it. See?" Mia says. She shows him the label. It says Mia. She takes a spoon and dips it in the salsa. She puts it in her mouth. + +"Ah!" Mia says. She spits out the salsa. It is too spicy. It makes her mouth burn. She runs to the kitchen and drinks some water. She does not like the salsa. + +"See? I told you. You should not have opened my package. That was not nice." Ben says. He takes the jar of salsa and puts it in his bag. He says he will eat it later. + +"I'm sorry. I did not know. It looked like a present. I like presents." Mia says. She feels bad. She says she is sorry again. + +"It's okay. I forgive you. Do you want to play mail with us?" Ben says. He is a good brother. He likes to share. + +"Yes, please. That sounds fun. Thank you." Mia says. She smiles. She likes to play with Lily and Ben. They are good friends. + +They play mail for a long time. They have fun. They deliver more letters and packages. They say hello and goodbye. They wear big hats and bags. They pretend to be mail carriers. +Tom was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. He did not want to play or eat. He only wanted to sleep. + +His mom was worried. She called the doctor and asked him to come. She said, "Please, doctor, can you help my Tom? He is very sick and I don't know what to do." + +The doctor came soon. He had a big bag with him. He smiled at Tom and said, "Hello, Tom. I am the doctor. I am here to make you feel better. Can I look at you?" + +Tom nodded. He was scared, but he trusted the doctor. The doctor took out a stick and put it in Tom's mouth. He said, "Say ah." Tom said ah. The doctor looked at the stick and said, "You have a fever, Tom. You need some medicine." + +The doctor took out a bottle and a spoon. He poured some medicine on the spoon and said, "This will help you, Tom. It will make your cough go away and your head cool down. But it does not taste good. You have to be brave and swallow it." + +Tom made a face. He did not like medicine. It was bitter and yucky. He shook his head and said, "No, no, no. I don't want it." + +His mom urged him. She said, "Tom, please, take the medicine. It is good for you. The doctor knows best. If you take the medicine, you will get well soon and you can play and eat again." + +Tom looked at his mom and the doctor. He saw that they cared for him. He did not want to make them sad. He opened his mouth and took the spoon. He swallowed the medicine. It was wet and bitter. He made a face and said, "Blech!" + +The doctor and his mom clapped their hands and said, "Good job, Tom! You are very brave and strong. We are proud of you." + +Tom smiled. He felt a little better. He said, "Thank you, doctor. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +The doctor and his mom hugged him and said, "We love you too, Tom. You will be fine soon. Now, you need to rest and drink some water." + +Tom nodded. He lay down on his bed and closed his eyes. He felt his mom's kiss on his forehead and the doctor's pat on his shoulder. He fell asleep and dreamed of happy things. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the woods. They have a big dog named Rex. Rex is good and strong. He helps them find fun things. + +One day, they see a hunter in the woods. The hunter has a gun. He wants to shoot the animals. Tom and Sam do not like the hunter. He is bad. They want to stop him. + +They hide behind a tree and wait. Rex sees the hunter too. He growls and barks. The hunter hears Rex and turns around. He points his gun at Rex. Tom and Sam are scared. + +"Rex, come here!" Sam shouts. He tries to call Rex back. But Rex is brave. He runs towards the hunter. He jumps and bites his arm. The hunter drops his gun. He screams and kicks Rex. + +"Leave Rex alone!" Tom yells. He runs to help Rex. He picks up a stick and hits the hunter. The hunter falls to the ground. He is hurt and angry. + +"Go away, you bad kids and dog!" he says. He tries to get up and get his gun. But Rex is faster. He pulls the gun away from the hunter. He runs to Tom and Sam. He gives them the gun. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They hug Rex and thank him. They take the gun and run away. They find a ranger and tell him about the hunter. The ranger takes the gun and goes to catch the hunter. + +Tom and Sam and Rex go home. They are proud and safe. They are good friends. They love the woods and the animals. They do not like bad hunters. +Lily liked to write. She had a big book with many pages. She used a red pen to write her name, her friends' names, and things she saw. She wrote about her cat, her doll, and her bike. She was happy when she wrote. + +One day, she saw a boy in the park. He had a black hat and a black coat. He looked sad. He had no book, no pen, no toy. Lily wanted to help him. She went to him and said, "Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to write with me?" + +The boy looked at her. He said, "I am Sam. I like to write, but I have nothing to write with. I lost my home, my family, and my things. I am alone." + +Lily felt sorry for Sam. She said, "You are not alone. I am your friend. You can write with me. Here, take my book and my pen. You can write anything you want." + +Sam smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very generous. You are very kind. Can I write about you?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, you can. And I will write about you, too. We can write together. We can share our stories." + +They sat on a bench and wrote. They wrote about themselves, their dreams, and their hopes. They wrote about the park, the sun, and the birds. They wrote until the book was full. They were happy when they wrote. +Lily liked to grow things in her garden. She had many seeds and pots and dirt. She watered them every day and watched them grow. One day, she found a new seed in a bag. It was red and round and shiny. She asked her mom what it was. + +"That is a tomato seed, Lily. If you plant it and take care of it, it will grow into a tomato plant. Tomatoes are yummy and good for you. Do you want to try?" Mom said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She took the seed and planted it in a big pot. She watered it and put it in a sunny spot. She waited and waited for it to grow. + +After many days, she saw a green stem and some leaves. She was happy. She kept watering it and talking to it. She hoped it would make tomatoes soon. + +After many more days, she saw some yellow flowers. She was excited. She knew that flowers meant that tomatoes were coming. She waited and waited for them to turn red. + +After many more days, she saw some small green balls. She was amazed. They were the tomatoes! She counted them. One, two, three, four, five. She had five tomatoes! She was proud. She ran to tell her mom. + +"Mom, mom, look! I have tomatoes! I did it! I succeeded!" Lily said. + +"Wow, Lily, you did! You are a great gardener! You grew your own tomatoes! They look delicious. Can I have one?" Mom said. + +"Of course, mom. You can have one. And I can have one. And we can share the rest with dad and grandma and grandpa. They will be happy too. I love tomatoes. They are wild and red and yummy!" Lily said. + +They picked the tomatoes and washed them. They ate them with some salt and cheese. They were juicy and sweet and tangy. They smiled and hugged. They were happy. They had grown their own tomatoes. They had succeeded. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their big house. One day, they want to find a new place to play. They see a door at the end of the hall. They open the door and see a stair. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. "Let's go up the stair and see what is there." + +"OK, but be careful," Ben says. "The stair is dark and steep." + +They hold hands and climb the stair. They count the steps as they go. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. They reach the top and see another door. They open the door and see a bright room full of toys. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. "There are so many toys here. Dolls, cars, books, puzzles, blocks, bears, balls, and more." + +"Maybe this is the toy room," Lily says. "Maybe Mom and Dad put the toys here for us to find." + +They run into the room and start to play with the toys. They are very happy and glad. They forget about the time and the stair. + +After a while, they hear Mom calling them. + +"Lily, Ben, where are you? It's time for lunch." + +They hear Mom coming up the stair. They look at each other and smile. + +"We found the toy room, Mom," they say. "Can we play here some more after lunch?" + +Mom sees the room and the toys. She is surprised and glad. + +"Sure, you can play here some more after lunch," she says. "But how did you find this room? I didn't know it was here." + +Lily and Ben giggle. + +"It was a secret, Mom," they say. "But now it's our favorite place to play." +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw an enormous slide that looked like a mountain. She wanted to go on it, but she was scared. + +"Mom, can I go on the slide?" she asked. + +"Of course, honey. But you have to be careful and hold on tight. Do you want me to go with you?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She took her mom's hand and climbed up the stairs. She felt her heart beat fast as she reached the top. She looked down and saw the grass and the swings and the other kids. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" her mom asked. + +Lily took a deep breath and said, "Yes, mom. Let's go!" + +They sat on the slide and pushed off. They went down very fast, like a rocket. Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and screamed with joy. She felt brave and happy. + +They reached the bottom and got off the slide. Lily hugged her mom and said, "That was fun, mom! Can we do it again?" + +"Sure, honey. But first, let's get some water. You must be thirsty after that ride," her mom said. + +They walked to the fountain and drank some water. It was cold and refreshing. Lily felt her mouth and throat wet and cool. + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, honey. I love you," her mom said. + +They smiled and held hands. They went back to the slide and had more fun. They had a wonderful day at the park. +Lily and Ben were happy. They were going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the animals and have fun. + +At the zoo, they saw many animals. They saw big lions, tall giraffes, and funny monkeys. They also saw a baby panda. The baby panda was very cute and soft. Lily and Ben wanted to hug the baby panda. + +"Can we hug the baby panda, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, we can't," Mom said. "The baby panda is not a toy. He is a wild animal. He needs to stay with his mom and dad. They love him very much." + +"But he is so attractive," Ben said. "He looks like a big teddy bear." + +"I know, honey, but he is not a teddy bear. He is a panda. He has sharp teeth and claws. He might bite or scratch you if you hug him. He might also get scared or sad if you take him away from his family." + +Lily and Ben understood. They did not want to hurt or upset the baby panda. They decided to wave at him and say hello. The baby panda waved back and made a cute noise. Lily and Ben smiled. They were happy. They loved the baby panda. And the baby panda loved them too. +Lily was a naughty girl. She did not want to go to bed in the evening. She wanted to play with her toys and watch TV. She said no to her mom and dad when they told her it was time to sleep. + +"Please, Lily, you need to relax and rest. Tomorrow is a new day and you can have more fun then," her mom said. + +"But I'm not tired, mom. I want to stay up with you and dad. Please, please, please," Lily begged. + +"No, Lily, you have to go to bed now. You have to follow the rules. If you are good, we will read you a story and give you a hug and a kiss," her dad said. + +Lily was not happy. She pouted and stomped her feet. She threw her toys on the floor and made a mess. She screamed and cried and made a lot of noise. + +Her mom and dad were very upset. They picked up her toys and put them away. They carried her to her room and tucked her in her bed. They did not read her a story or give her a hug and a kiss. They turned off the light and closed the door. + +Lily felt sad and lonely. She realized she had been very naughty and made her mom and dad angry. She wished she had listened to them and relaxed in the evening. She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. She hoped they would forgive her and love her in the morning. +Lily was a good dog. She was obedient and did what her mom and dad told her. She liked to play with her ball and chew on her bone. Sometimes she would wonder what was outside the fence. She could hear other dogs barking and cars zooming by. + +One day, Lily saw a hole in the fence. She was curious and wanted to explore. She squeezed through the hole and ran to the street. She saw a big truck coming fast. She was scared and barked. The truck honked and stopped. The driver got out and yelled at Lily. + +"Bad dog! You could have caused an accident! Go back to your yard!" he said. + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She wanted to go back, but she didn't know how. She looked around and saw a cat on the sidewalk. She thought the cat might help her. She ran to the cat and wagged her tail. + +"Hello, cat. I'm lost. Can you show me the way home?" she asked. + +The cat hissed and arched its back. It didn't like dogs. It scratched Lily's nose and bit her ear. + +"Go away, dog. You're not welcome here. This is my territory!" it said. + +Lily whimpered and ran away. She was hurt and afraid. She wished she had never left her yard. She wondered if her mom and dad would be angry with her. She hoped they would forgive her and love her. + +She wandered around until she saw a familiar sign. It was the vet's office. She remembered that her mom and dad had taken her there once. She thought maybe the vet could help her. She walked to the door and scratched it. + +The vet opened the door and saw Lily. He recognized her and smiled. + +"Well, hello, Lily. What are you doing here? Did you run away from home?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and licked his hand. She showed him her nose and ear. + +"Oh, you poor thing. You've been in a fight. Come on, let me take care of you. I'll call your mom and dad and tell them you're here. They must be worried sick about you," he said. + +He took Lily inside and gave her some medicine and a bandage. He called Lily's mom and dad and told them where she was. They were relieved and grateful. They came to pick her up and hugged her. + +"Lily, we're so glad you're safe. We were very scared when we saw the hole in the fence. Why did you run away?" they asked. + +Lily hung her head and wagged her tail. She was sorry and happy. + +"I was curious and wanted to see the world. But the world was scary and mean. I met a truck and a cat. They were loud and rude. They honked and scratched and bit me. I missed you and wanted to come back. But I didn't know how. The vet helped me and called you. He was nice and gentle. I love you and I'm sorry. I'll never run away again. I'll be obedient and stay in the yard," she said. + +Lily's mom and dad smiled and kissed her. + +"We love you too, Lily. We're not angry with you. We're proud of you for finding the vet and asking for help. You're a brave and smart dog. But you're also a young and adventurous dog. You have a lot to learn and see. We'll take you for walks and show you the world. But you have to promise to stay with us and listen to us. We know what's best for you. We want you to be happy and safe," they said. + +Lily nodded and licked their faces. She was happy and safe. She learned her lesson and never ran away again. She was obedient and stayed in the yard. But she also had fun and saw the world. She wondered what else was out there. She was a good dog. +Ben liked to play with his toy car. He liked to make it go fast and make loud noises. He also liked to record his voice with his mom's phone. He would say funny things and then listen to them. + +One day, he was playing with his car and his phone in his room. He saw his mom come in with a nurse. The nurse had a big bag and a white coat. Ben was curious. + +"Who are you?" he asked the nurse. + +"Hello, Ben. I'm a nurse. I'm here to help your mom with her baby," the nurse said. + +"Baby?" Ben said. "What baby?" + +"Your mom has a baby in her tummy. She is going to have the baby soon. I'm going to check on her and the baby," the nurse said. + +Ben looked at his mom's tummy. He did not see a baby. He only saw a big bump. + +"Can I see the baby?" he asked. + +"Not yet, Ben. The baby is still inside your mom. But you can hear the baby," the nurse said. She took out a small device from her bag and put it on his mom's tummy. She turned it on and Ben heard a strange sound. + +"What is that?" he asked. + +"That is the baby's heartbeat. It means the baby is healthy and happy," the nurse said. + +Ben was amazed. He wanted to record the sound. He grabbed his mom's phone and pressed the button. + +"Can I record the baby's heartbeat?" he asked. + +"Sure, Ben. That's a nice idea. But be careful with the phone. It's expensive," the nurse said. + +Ben nodded. He held the phone close to the device and recorded the sound. He smiled. He was excited to meet his baby brother or sister. He hoped they would like his toy car and his funny voice. +Lily and Ben like to observe the river near their house. They see fish, ducks, frogs and other animals in the water. Sometimes they throw stones or sticks and watch them splash. They also like to pick flowers and grass on the riverbank. + +One day, it rains a lot. The sky is dark and the wind is strong. Lily and Ben stay inside with their mom and dad. They hear the rain drum on the roof and the windows. They play with their toys and read books, but they miss the river. + +The next day, the rain stops. Lily and Ben ask their mom and dad if they can go to the river. Their mom and dad say yes, but they have to be careful. They put on their boots and coats and walk to the river with their mom and dad. + +When they get to the river, they are surprised. The river is much bigger and faster than before. It covers the riverbank and some of the trees and flowers. It makes a loud noise and carries many things with it. Lily and Ben see logs, bottles, cans, and even a tire in the water. They also see some animals that look scared and wet. + +"Wow, look at the river!" Lily says. "It is a flood!" + +"Yes, it is a flood," Ben says. "It is not like before." + +Their mom and dad explain that the rain made the river overflow and that it is dangerous to go near it. They say that they have to wait until the water goes down and the river is calm again. They say that they can observe the flood from a safe distance and see how it changes the river and the land. + +Lily and Ben nod and hold their mom and dad's hands. They observe the flood and wonder how the river will look when it is over. They hope that the animals will be okay and that the flowers and grass will grow back. They also hope that the river will be lively and fun again soon. +Lily was a big girl who liked to help her mom. She liked to play with her toys, but she also liked to do things that mom did. One day, mom asked Lily to bring her a folder from the desk. Lily was happy to help. She went to the desk and saw many folders. She picked a blue one, because blue was her favorite color. + +She held the folder in her hands and walked to mom. But on the way, she saw a fat cat. The cat was sitting on the sofa and looked very soft and fluffy. Lily loved cats. She wanted to pet the cat. She forgot about the folder and ran to the sofa. She dropped the folder on the floor and reached for the cat. + +"Meow!" The cat did not like Lily. The cat scratched Lily's hand and jumped off the sofa. Lily cried. She was hurt and scared. She wanted mom. + +Mom heard Lily cry and came to see what happened. She saw the folder on the floor and the cat running away. She saw Lily's hand bleeding. She felt sorry for Lily. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, sweetie. The cat was scared, too. He did not mean to hurt you. Let me see your hand. I will make it better." + +Mom took Lily to the bathroom and washed her hand. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. She said, "There, all done. Does it feel better?" Lily nodded. She felt better. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I dropped the folder. I wanted to pet the cat." Mom smiled. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I understand. You were curious. But next time, be careful with cats. They don't always like to be touched. And don't drop things that are important. The folder had papers that I needed. Can you pick it up and bring it to me?" Lily said, "Yes, mom. I can do that." She went to the floor and picked up the folder. She brought it to mom and said, "Here you go, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." Mom said, "I love you, too, Lily. You are a good girl. Thank you for helping me." They hugged and smiled. Lily was happy. She learned something new. She learned to be careful with cats and folders. +Tom and Anna are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very happy because they are going to fly in a big plane to a warm place. They have a lot of bags with clothes and toys and snacks. + +At the airport, they see many people and planes and cars. They follow Mom and Dad to a big room where they have to show their tickets and bags. Tom and Anna are bored and want to play. They see a big cart with many bags on it. They think it is a fun toy. + +"Let's play with the cart!" Tom says to Anna. + +"OK!" Anna says. They run to the cart and climb on it. They pretend they are driving the cart and make noises. They do not see that the cart is moving. + +"Hey, stop!" a man shouts. He is wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He is the owner of the cart and the bags. He is angry because Tom and Anna are stealing his cart and his bags. He runs after them. + +"Tom, Anna, come back!" Mom and Dad shout. They see Tom and Anna on the cart and they are scared. They run after them too. + +Tom and Anna hear the shouts and look back. They see the man and Mom and Dad. They are confused and scared too. They do not know they are stealing. They think they are playing. + +"Sorry, sorry!" Tom and Anna say. They jump off the cart and run to Mom and Dad. They hug them and cry. + +The man catches up with them and takes his cart and his bags. He is still angry but he sees that Tom and Anna are just kids. He shakes his head and says, "Be careful, kids. Don't play with things that are not yours. That is stealing and stealing is bad." + +Mom and Dad say sorry to the man too. They say thank you and take Tom and Anna to their plane. They explain to them that stealing is wrong and that they have to ask before they touch anything. Tom and Anna say sorry again and promise to be good. + +They board the plane and find their seats. They buckle their seat belts and look out the window. They see the big cart and the bags and the man. They wave to him and he waves back. They smile and feel better. They are ready to fly to the warm place. +Anna and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw many animals there. They saw birds, squirrels, and rabbits. They also saw a deer. The deer was brown and had big ears and horns. + +"Look, Mom, a deer!" Anna said. She wanted to touch the deer. She ran to the deer. + +"Wait, Anna, be careful!" Mom said. "The deer might be scared of you. You have to be gentle and quiet." + +Ben followed Anna. He liked the deer too. He wanted to give the deer some grass. He picked some grass from the ground. + +"Hello, deer," Ben said softly. He held out the grass to the deer. The deer looked at Ben. It sniffed the grass. It liked the grass. It ate the grass from Ben's hand. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They were happy. The deer was happy too. It licked Ben's hand. It made a soft sound. + +"Thank you, deer," Ben said. He petted the deer's head. + +Anna also petted the deer. She said, "You are a nice deer. We care about you." + +Mom watched Anna and Ben. She was proud of them. They were careful and kind. They cared about the deer. The deer cared about them too. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a worm on the grass. The worm is long and brown. + +"Look, a worm!" Lily says. "Can we touch it?" + +"OK, but be gentle," Tom says. "Worms are soft and can break." + +They walk to the worm and bend down. They touch it with their fingers. The worm wriggles and tickles. + +"Hi, worm!" Lily says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The worm does not answer. It moves slowly on the grass. + +"Maybe it is hungry," Tom says. "Let's find some food for it." + +They look around and see some leaves and flowers. They pick some and put them near the worm. + +"Here, worm, eat this," Tom says. "It is yummy and good for you." + +The worm sniffs the food and nibbles a bit. It seems happy. + +"Yay, the worm likes it!" Lily says. "It is a cheerful worm." + +They smile and watch the worm eat. They are cheerful too. They have a new friend. +Lily and Sam went to the park with Mom. They saw a big truck with a picture of ice cream on it. They ran to the truck and asked Mom for some ice cream. + +Mom said, "OK, you can have one cone each. What flavor do you want?" + +Lily said, "I want chocolate, please." Sam said, "I want strawberry, please." + +The man in the truck gave them their cones. They looked amazing. They had big scoops of ice cream and sprinkles on top. Lily and Sam licked their cones and smiled. + +They walked to a bench and sat down. They saw a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel had a nut in its mouth. It jumped from branch to branch. Lily and Sam watched the squirrel. They thought it was funny. + +The squirrel saw their cones. It wanted some ice cream too. It ran down the tree and came close to them. It reached for Lily's cone. Lily saw the squirrel and said, "No, no, this is mine!" + +She pulled her cone away from the squirrel. The squirrel was sad. It reached for Sam's cone. Sam saw the squirrel and said, "No, no, this is mine!" + +He pulled his cone away from the squirrel. The squirrel was sad. It ran back to the tree and ate its nut. + +Lily and Sam finished their cones. They said, "That was yummy. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed your ice cream. Now let's go play on the swings." +Lily did not like to help with the dishes. She thought it was a terrible job. She had to put the dirty plates and cups in the dishwasher and then take them out when they were clean. She wished she could play with her toys instead. + +One day, she had an idea. She decided to imagine that the dishwasher was a magic machine. She pretended that it could turn the dishes into anything she wanted. She put a plate in and said, "I wish this was a cake!" She put a cup in and said, "I wish this was a flower!" She put a fork in and said, "I wish this was a fairy!" + +She closed the dishwasher and waited for a few minutes. Then she opened it again and looked inside. She was surprised to see that the dishes were still the same. There was no cake, no flower, no fairy. She felt sad and confused. + +"Mommy, why didn't the dishwasher make my wishes come true?" she asked. + +Mommy smiled and hugged her. "The dishwasher is not a magic machine, honey. It can only wash the dishes and make them shiny. But you have a magic machine inside your head. It is called your imagination. You can use it to make up stories and pictures and games. You can imagine anything you want, and it will be real in your mind. That is a wonderful gift." + +Lily thought about what Mommy said. She realized that she could still have fun with the dishes, even if they were not magic. She could imagine that they were different things and play with them. She could also imagine that she was helping Mommy and making her happy. She felt better and smiled. + +"Thank you, Mommy. I like to imagine. Can I help you with the dishes now?" + +Mommy nodded and kissed her. "Of course, sweetie. I'm glad you like to imagine. You are a very creative and helpful girl." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with their lab, Max. Max is a big and friendly dog. He likes to run and jump and lick their faces. + +One day, Tom and Sam find a shiny thing in the grass. It is round and hard and has a hole in the middle. They do not know what it is, but they think it is pretty. + +"Let's polish it and make it more shiny," Tom says. He gets a cloth and rubs the shiny thing. Sam helps him. They polish and polish until the shiny thing sparkles in the sun. + +"Wow, it is so shiny now!" Sam says. "Maybe it is magic. Maybe it can do something special." + +They try to make a wish with the shiny thing. They wish for candy, toys, and more shiny things. But nothing happens. The shiny thing is still just a shiny thing. + +Max comes over and sniffs the shiny thing. He thinks it is a toy. He grabs it with his mouth and runs away. Tom and Sam chase him. They want their shiny thing back. + +"Max, stop! Give us our shiny thing!" they shout. But Max does not listen. He thinks they are playing with him. He runs and runs until he reaches the pond. He drops the shiny thing in the water and splashes around. + +Tom and Sam reach the pond. They see the shiny thing sink to the bottom. They are sad. They lost their shiny thing. + +Max comes out of the water and shakes himself. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy. He loves his friends. + +Tom and Sam look at Max. They smile. They hug him. They are happy too. They love their lab. + +They do not need a shiny thing. They have each other. And that is more special than any magic. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and birds. One day, they saw a frog near the pond. It was green and wet and had big eyes. + +"Hello, frog!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The frog did not say anything. It just jumped into the water and hid under a leaf. + +"Where did it go?" Tom asked. "I want to see it again." + +Lily and Tom looked for the frog, but they could not find it. They walked around the pond, but they only saw fish and ducks and reeds. + +"Maybe the frog is shy," Lily said. "Or maybe it has a distant home and it wants to go back." + +Tom nodded. He felt sad. He wanted to be friends with the frog. + +"Let's go to the swings," he said. "Maybe the frog will come out later." + +Lily and Tom went to the swings and had fun. They forgot about the frog for a while. They pushed each other and laughed and sang. + +Then, they heard a croak. They looked at the pond and saw the frog on a rock. It was looking at them with its big eyes. + +"Look, it's the frog!" Lily said. "It came back!" + +"Hello, frog!" Tom said. "Do you want to play with us now?" + +The frog croaked again. It seemed to smile. It jumped off the rock and came closer to Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They ran to the frog and gave it a hug. They made a new friend. They did not forget the frog anymore. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They liked to build houses, towers, bridges and cars with their blocks. + +One day, they decided to make an island with their blocks. They put some blue blocks on the floor to be the water, and some green and brown blocks on top to be the land. They added some yellow blocks to be the sand and some red blocks to be the flowers. They were very happy with their island. + +But then, Ben wanted to have all the yellow blocks for himself. He said, "These are my blocks. I like yellow. You can have the other colors." He took all the yellow blocks from the island and put them in a pile. + +Mia was sad and angry. She said, "That is not fair. We made the island together. We should share the blocks. You are selfish. You do not care about me." + +Ben did not listen. He said, "No, I do not want to share. These are mine. Go away." + +Mia tried to take some yellow blocks back, but Ben pushed her away. They started to fight and pull and shout. They knocked over the island and the blocks fell everywhere. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the tears and the angry faces. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" + +Ben and Mia told her what happened. Mom said, "You both did wrong. Ben, you were selfish. You should not take all the blocks for yourself. You should share with your friend. Mia, you should not fight with Ben. You should use your words and ask him to yield some blocks. You should be kind and respectful." + +Ben and Mia felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, friend." + +Mom said, "It is okay. I forgive you. But you need to fix this. You need to rebuild the island and share the blocks. Can you do that?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They hugged and said, "Yes, we can. We are friends." + +They picked up the blocks and started to rebuild the island. They gave each other some yellow blocks and some other colors. They made the island even more beautiful than before. They smiled and played happily. They learned to share and yield and be kind. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to watch films on the big TV. Anna's mom has many films. She is rich. She works in a big building. Ben's mom has few films. She is not rich. She works in a small shop. + +One day, Anna invites Ben to watch a film at her house. She shows him all the films she has. She says, "I have many films. You can choose one. I like this one. It has a princess and a dragon. Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at the film. He does not like it. He likes films with cars and robots. He says, "No, I do not like it. I like this one. It has a car and a robot. Can we watch it?" + +Anna does not like Ben's film. She says, "No, we cannot watch it. It is boring. I want to watch my film. It is fun. You have to watch it with me. It is my house." + +Ben is sad. He does not want to watch Anna's film. He says, "No, I do not have to watch it. It is your film. You can watch it alone. I want to watch my film. It is not boring. It is cool. You are mean." + +Anna is angry. She says, "No, you are mean. You do not like my film. You are not my friend. Go away. I do not want to play with you. Shut the door when you leave." + +Ben is angry too. He says, "Fine. I will go away. I do not want to play with you either. You are not nice. You have many films, but you do not share. Shut the door yourself." + +Ben leaves Anna's house. He walks to his house. He is sad. He misses his friend. He wishes they could watch a film together. He wonders if Anna is sad too. He hopes they can be friends again. +Anna was a shy girl. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and books at home. But today, her mom said she had to go to a new school. Anna was scared. + +"Mom, I don't want to go," Anna said. "I don't know anyone there. What if they are mean?" + +"Anna, it's okay," her mom said. "You will make new friends. The teacher is very nice. She will help you. And look, you have your teddy bear. He will be with you." + +Anna hugged her teddy bear. She hoped he would make her feel better. She got in the car with her mom and drove to the new school. + +When they got there, Anna saw many kids. They were running and laughing and playing. Anna felt shy. She did not want to join them. She held her mom's hand and her teddy bear. + +"Hello, you must be Anna," a voice said. Anna looked up and saw a lady. She had a big smile and a red dress. She was the teacher. "I'm Miss Rose. Welcome to our class. I'm so happy to meet you." + +Anna did not say anything. She hid behind her mom. + +"Anna, this is Miss Rose," her mom said. "She is your teacher. She will take good care of you. Why don't you say hello?" + +Anna shook her head. She was too shy. + +Miss Rose bent down and looked at Anna. She had kind eyes. "Anna, I know it's hard to start a new school. But you don't have to be afraid. Everyone here is friendly. And look, I have something for you." + +Miss Rose reached into her pocket and pulled out a sticker. It was a star. It was shiny and yellow. "This is for you, Anna. You are a star. You are brave and smart and special. Do you like it?" + +Anna looked at the sticker. She liked it. It was pretty. She nodded. + +Miss Rose smiled. She put the sticker on Anna's shirt. "There you go. Now you are a star. And look, there is another star in our class. His name is Ben. He is shy too. Maybe you can be friends. Do you want to meet him?" + +Anna looked at Ben. He was sitting on a mat. He had a truck and a hat. He looked shy too. He looked at Anna. + +Anna felt curious. She wanted to meet Ben. She let go of her mom's hand. She held her teddy bear. She walked to Ben. + +"Hi, I'm Anna," she said. "This is my teddy bear. What's your name?" + +"Hi, I'm Ben," he said. "This is my truck. Do you want to play?" + +Anna smiled. She nodded. She sat next to Ben. They played with the truck and the teddy bear. They talked and laughed. They became friends. + +Anna was not shy anymore. She was happy. She liked her new school. She liked her new friend. She liked her teacher. She liked her sticker. She was a star. +Tim and Mia are playing a game. They have to find the exit of the maze. The maze is made of big boxes and sheets. Tim and Mia crawl and look for the way out. + +They see a sign that says "exit". They are happy. They run to the sign. But it is a trick. There is a bucket of water on top of the sign. When they touch the sign, the bucket falls and makes them wet. + +"Ha ha ha!" They hear a voice. It is Sam, their big brother. He is hiding behind a box. He made the trick. He thinks he is funny. + +"Sam, that is not nice!" Mia says. She is angry. She is wet and cold. + +"Sorry, sorry, I was just joking!" Sam says. He comes out of his hiding place. He sees Tim and Mia are wet. He feels bad. + +"Here, take these towels. You can dry yourselves." He gives them towels. He helps them find the real exit of the maze. + +"Who won the game?" Tim asks. + +"I think you both won. You found the exit and you were brave." Sam says. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother." Mia says. + +They hug and smile. They are not wet anymore. They are happy. +Tim and Amy were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the big house of Amy's aunt, who was very wealthy. She had many things that Tim and Amy had never seen before, like paintings, statues, and models. + +"What are these?" Tim asked, pointing to a shelf with many small models of cars, planes, and boats. + +"They are models," Amy said. "They are like toys, but you cannot touch them. They are only for looking." + +"Why not?" Tim asked. He wanted to touch the models and see how they felt. + +"Because they are very old and expensive," Amy said. "My aunt said they are from her grandfather, who traveled a lot. If you touch them, you might break them or make them dirty." + +Tim nodded, but he was still curious. He looked around and saw that Amy's aunt was busy talking on the phone in another room. He thought he could touch one model quickly and quietly, and no one would notice. + +He reached for a model of a red car that looked shiny and fast. He wanted to feel the wheels and the doors. But as soon as he touched it, he heard a loud beep and a voice. + +"Alert! Alert! Intruder detected! Security system activated!" + +Tim was scared and dropped the model. It fell to the floor and broke into pieces. Amy's aunt heard the noise and came running. + +"What happened?" she asked, looking at the mess. + +Tim started to cry and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I just wanted to touch the model." + +Amy's aunt was angry and said, "You should have listened to Amy. These models are not for touching. They are very valuable and have sensors that detect any contact. You have to pay for the damage." + +Tim felt very bad and wished he had not touched the model. He learned his lesson and never touched anything that was not his again. +Ben and Mia love to play with their boat in the bathtub. They pretend they are pirates and sailors and have many adventures. But sometimes they splash too much water and make a big mess. + +One day, their mom tells them to behave and not to wet the floor. She says she will be back soon and leaves them alone. Ben and Mia nod and say yes, but as soon as she is gone, they start to play with their boat again. + +They make big waves and throw their toys in the water. They laugh and shout and have fun. But they do not see that the water is spilling over the edge of the tub and onto the floor. The floor becomes wet and slippery and the rug gets soaked. + +Soon, their mom comes back and sees the mess. She is very angry and scolds them. She says they did not behave and they have to clean up. She takes away their boat and tells them they cannot play with it for a week. + +Ben and Mia feel very guilty and sorry. They say they are sorry and they will not do it again. They help their mom to dry the floor and the rug. They wish they had listened to their mom and behaved. They miss their boat and hope their mom will forgive them. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to be kings and queens. Anna is the queen. She wears a crown and a dress. Ben is the king. He wears a cape and a hat. + +They sit on two big chairs in the living room. They have a table with cups and plates. Anna says, "King Ben, do you want some wine?" She holds a cup of juice. Ben says, "Yes, please, Queen Anna. You are very dependable. You always share with me." He takes the cup and drinks. + +Anna says, "King Ben, do you want to go for a walk?" She puts down her cup. Ben says, "Yes, please, Queen Anna. You are very smart. You always have good ideas." He puts down his cup and stands up. + +They hold hands and walk to the door. Anna says, "King Ben, you can lead the way. You are very brave. You always protect me." Ben says, "Thank you, Queen Anna. You are very kind. You always make me happy." They open the door and go outside. They pretend to see castles and dragons and fairies. They have a lot of fun. They are the best friends. +Tommy loves to play with his fireman toy. He pretends that he is a fireman and he saves people from fires. He wears a red hat and a yellow coat and he makes siren noises. + +One day, he sees smoke coming from the kitchen. He runs to see what is happening. He sees a pot on the stove and flames on the wall. He is scared and he cries. He shouts, "Help! Help! Fire!" + +He hears a loud knock on the door. He opens it and he sees a real fireman. The fireman is big and strong and he has a hose and an axe. He is tough and brave. He says, "Don't worry, little boy. I'm here to help. Where is the fire?" + +Tommy points to the kitchen. The fireman goes inside and he sprays water on the fire. He puts out the fire and he makes sure that everything is safe. He comes back to Tommy and he smiles. He says, "You did a good job, little boy. You called for help and you stayed away from the fire. You are a smart and brave fireman." + +Tommy is happy and he hugs the fireman. He says, "Thank you, fireman. You are my hero. Can I be your friend?" + +The fireman laughs and he says, "Of course, you can be my friend. You are a great fireman. Do you want to see my truck?" + +Tommy nods and he says, "Yes, please. I love fire trucks." + +The fireman takes Tommy outside and he shows him his fire truck. He lets him sit inside and he gives him a sticker. He says, "This is for you, little fireman. You are a star." + +Tommy is very happy and he says, "Thank you, fireman. You are the best. I want to be like you when I grow up." + +The fireman says, "You are welcome, little fireman. You can be anything you want when you grow up. Just remember to be tough and kind and to help others." + +Tommy says, "I will, fireman. I will." +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. They shared everything and helped each other. They were happy. + +One day, a new girl came to their class. Her name was Mia. She had long hair and pretty dresses and many toys. She did not share or help. She only showed off. She made Lila and Ben feel bad. + +Mia said to Lila, "Look at my doll. She can talk and sing and dance. Your doll is old and boring. I have a better doll than you." Lila felt sad. She loved her doll. She hugged her doll and said, "No, you don't. My doll is special. She is my friend. I don't need a new doll." + +Mia said to Ben, "Look at my car. It can go fast and make noises and flash lights. Your car is slow and quiet and dull. I have a better car than you." Ben felt angry. He liked his car. He pushed his car and said, "No, you don't. My car is fun. It is my toy. I don't need a new car." + +Mia saw that Lila and Ben did not want her toys. She felt envious. She wanted them to like her toys more than theirs. She wanted them to play with her and not with each other. She had a plan. + +She waited until Lila and Ben were not looking. She took their toys and hid them in her bag. She thought they would cry and ask for her toys. She thought they would be her friends. + +But Lila and Ben did not cry. They did not ask for her toys. They looked for their toys and found them in her bag. They were not happy. They were mad. + +They said to Mia, "You are mean. You took our toys. You are not our friend. You need to say sorry and give them back." + +Mia felt ashamed. She knew she was wrong. She said sorry and gave them back their toys. She hoped they would forgive her. She hoped they would be her friends. + +Lila and Ben were kind. They forgave her and said, "It's okay. We can be friends. But you need to share and help and be nice. And you need to like your toys and our toys. They are all good toys. They can make us happy." + +Mia smiled. She learned a lesson. She said, "Thank you. I will share and help and be nice. And I will like your toys and my toys. They are all good toys. They can make us happy." + +They played together with dolls and cars and books. They shared everything and helped each other. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they would quarrel over toys or books or snacks. One day, their mom made spaghetti for lunch. It was delicious and smelled good. Ben and Lily both wanted the biggest plate. + +"I saw it first!" Ben said, grabbing the plate. + +"No, I did!" Lily said, pulling the plate. + +They quarreled and tugged and spilled the spaghetti on the floor. Their mom was not happy. She scolded them and told them to share. + +"Look what you did!" Ben said, blaming Lily. + +"It was your fault!" Lily said, blaming Ben. + +They were still quarreling when their mom brought them two smaller plates of spaghetti. She said they had to eat them and say sorry to each other. + +Ben and Lily looked at the spaghetti. It was still delicious and smelled good. They felt hungry and sorry. They stopped quarreling and said sorry to each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You can have some of my spaghetti." Ben said, offering his plate. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. You can have some of mine too." Lily said, offering her plate. + +They smiled and hugged and ate their spaghetti. They were happy and full. They thanked their mom and said they loved her. They learned to share and not to quarrel. +Sara and Ben love to travel with their uncle Tom. Uncle Tom is very adventurous. He likes to go to new places and see new things. He has a big car that can go fast and far. + +One day, uncle Tom took Sara and Ben to the zoo. They saw many animals that they had never seen before. They saw lions, elephants, monkeys, and giraffes. Sara and Ben were very happy and curious. They asked uncle Tom many questions about the animals. + +"Uncle Tom, why do lions have big teeth?" Sara asked. + +"Because they use them to catch and eat their food, like zebras and antelopes," uncle Tom answered. + +"Uncle Tom, why do elephants have long noses?" Ben asked. + +"Because they use them to drink water, pick up things, and spray themselves to keep cool," uncle Tom answered. + +"Uncle Tom, why do monkeys have long tails?" Sara asked. + +"Because they use them to balance and swing on the trees," uncle Tom answered. + +"Uncle Tom, why do giraffes have long necks?" Ben asked. + +"Because they use them to reach the leaves on the tall trees," uncle Tom answered. + +Sara and Ben learned a lot from uncle Tom. They thanked him for taking them to the zoo. They told him they wanted to travel with him again. Uncle Tom smiled and hugged them. He said he was glad they liked the zoo. He said he had more adventurous places to show them. Sara and Ben were very excited. They loved their uncle Tom. +Sam and Mia love to ride their bikes. They have red bikes with big wheels and bells. They ride fast and slow, up and down, around and around. They have fun on their bikes. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to ride down the hill. They think it will be brilliant. They pedal hard and go up the hill. They are tired, but happy. They reach the top and look down. They see a park with swings and slides. They smile and ring their bells. + +"Ready, Mia?" Sam asks. + +"Ready, Sam!" Mia answers. + +They hold their bikes and go down the hill. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and shout. They ride down the hill very fast. They are brilliant. + +They reach the park and stop their bikes. They are hungry and thirsty. They see a picnic table with a basket. They go to the table and open the basket. They find sandwiches, juice, and salad. They like salad. It has lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and cheese. They eat the salad and the sandwiches. They drink the juice. They are full and happy. + +They thank their mom and dad for the picnic. They hug them and kiss them. They say they had a brilliant ride. They ask if they can play on the swings and slides. Their mom and dad say yes. They run to the playground and play. They have fun on the swings and slides. They are happy. They love to ride their bikes. +Jen and Ben like to create things with paper and glue. They cut and fold and stick and make animals and houses and cars. They have a lot of fun and show their mom and dad what they create. + +One day, Jen and Ben find a big roll of paper in the closet. They are very happy and take it to the living room. They unroll the paper and start to create a big picture. Jen draws a sun and a tree and a bird. Ben draws a boat and a fish and a star. + +But then, Jen wants to draw a flower next to the sun. She takes the red crayon and starts to draw. But Ben wants to draw a rocket next to the star. He takes the red crayon and starts to rub. Jen and Ben both pull the red crayon and it breaks in half. They both drop the crayon and look at each other. + +"Hey, that's my crayon!" Jen says. "No, it's mine!" Ben says. They start to yell and push and cry. They are very upset and forget about their picture. + +Mom and dad hear the noise and come to the living room. They see the broken crayon and the upset children. They hug them and calm them down. They tell them to share and say sorry and be nice. They help them fix the crayon and finish their picture. They tell them they are proud of what they create. Jen and Ben smile and hug and say sorry. They are happy again and show their mom and dad their picture. They create a big heart and write their names on it. They give it to their mom and dad as a gift. Mom and dad love it and hang it on the wall. Jen and Ben hug them and say they love them too. They create a happy family. +Lily was a new girl in the classroom. She felt shy and scared. She did not know the other kids or the teacher. The classroom was noisy. Kids were talking, laughing, playing, and singing. Lily wanted to go home. + +The teacher saw Lily sitting alone. She smiled and walked to her. "Hello, Lily. I am Miss Rose. I am your teacher. Do you want to join us?" she asked. + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to talk. She hugged her teddy bear. + +Miss Rose sat down next to her. "I know it is hard to be new. But we are all friends here. We like to learn and have fun. Do you want me to explain what we do in the classroom?" she offered. + +Lily nodded. She was curious. She liked to learn. + +Miss Rose pointed to the different areas of the classroom. "This is where we read books. This is where we draw and paint. This is where we play with blocks and puzzles. This is where we sing and dance. This is where we have snack and nap. You can choose what you want to do. You can also make new friends. They are very nice and helpful. Do you want to try?" she asked. + +Lily looked around. She saw some kids waving at her. She saw some kids smiling at her. She saw some kids inviting her. She felt a little less shy and scared. She nodded. She wanted to try. + +Miss Rose helped her stand up. She held her hand. She introduced her to the other kids. They said hello and welcomed her. They asked her to join them. Lily let go of her teddy bear. She followed them. She started to read, draw, play, sing, and have fun. She started to feel happy. She liked the classroom. She liked the teacher. She liked the kids. She made new friends. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They make a big castle with blocks. They put a flag on top of the castle. They are happy. + +But then a hairy dog comes. The dog is big and brown. The dog likes to play too. The dog runs to the castle and knocks it down. The blocks fall everywhere. The flag falls too. Anna and Ben are sad. + +"Bad dog!" Anna says. "You broke our castle!" + +The dog does not understand. The dog thinks Anna and Ben want to play more. The dog wags its tail and barks. The dog displays its teeth and tongue. The dog thinks it is smiling. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They run to their mom. Their mom sees the dog and the blocks. She is not happy. + +"Whose dog is this?" she asks. "It made a big mess!" + +She picks up the flag and the blocks. She puts them in a box. She takes Anna and Ben inside. She gives them cookies and milk. She says they can make another castle later. + +The dog is lonely. The dog looks for someone else to play with. The dog sees a cat. The cat is small and black. The cat does not like the dog. The cat hisses and runs away. The dog chases the cat. The dog thinks it is fun. The cat thinks it is not. +Sara and Tom like to play with letters. They have a big box of letters that they can put on the floor or on the wall. They like to make words with the letters. Sometimes they make words that they know, like cat or dog or sun. Sometimes they make words that they do not know, like zyx or qop or nif. + +One day, Sara and Tom want to make a very long word. They put all the letters on the floor and try to find the longest word they can. They put a lot of letters together, but they do not know what the word means. + +"Look, Tom, I made a word with ten letters!" Sara says. She points to the word on the floor. It says: FLEXIBLE. + +"What does flexible mean?" Tom asks. He does not know the word. + +"I do not know," Sara says. "Maybe it means something that can bend or stretch." + +"Like a snake?" Tom says. He likes snakes. He has a toy snake that he can twist and curl. + +"Yes, like a snake," Sara says. "Or like a rubber band. Or like your arm. You can bend your arm, right?" + +Tom nods. He bends his arm and shows Sara. "Look, I am flexible!" he says. + +Sara laughs. She bends her arm too. "Me too!" she says. "We are both flexible!" + +They giggle and hug each other. They are happy. They like to play with letters. They like to learn new words. They like to be flexible. +Sara likes to go to the library with her mom. She likes to look at the books with many pictures and colors. She likes to hear the stories that the nice lady tells. She likes to play with the toys and the puzzles. + +One day, Sara sees a new boy at the library. He is sitting in a corner with a big book. He looks sad and scared. Sara wants to be his friend. She walks to him and says, "Hi, I am Sara. What is your name?" + +The boy looks at her and says, "I am Ben. I am new here. I don't know anyone." + +Sara smiles and says, "Do you want to play with me? I have a puzzle with animals. It is fun." + +Ben nods and says, "Okay. Thank you. You are nice." + +Sara and Ben go to the table with the puzzle. They start to put the pieces together. They find the lion, the elephant, the monkey, and the giraffe. They laugh and talk. + +Sara sees that the library is getting dark. She says, "It is time to go home. The library is closing soon. Do you want to come with me and my mom? She can take you to your home." + +Ben says, "Yes, please. I don't like the dark. It is scary. Where is your mom?" + +Sara says, "She is over there. She is reading a book. Come on, I will show you." + +Sara and Ben hold hands and walk to Sara's mom. Sara says, "Mom, this is Ben. He is my new friend. Can he come with us?" + +Sara's mom smiles and says, "Of course, he can. Hello, Ben. I am Sara's mom. Where do you live?" + +Ben tells her his address. Sara's mom says, "That is not far from here. I can take you there. Do you have a phone number for your mom or dad?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I have it in my pocket. Here it is." + +Sara's mom calls Ben's mom and tells her that Ben is with them. Ben's mom says, "Thank you so much. I was worried. I had to work late and I couldn't pick him up. I am sorry for the trouble." + +Sara's mom says, "It is no trouble at all. He is a sweet boy. Sara and he had a good time. We will be there soon." + +Sara and Ben hug and say, "Bye, friend. See you tomorrow." + +Sara's mom says, "Bye, Ben. Take care." + +They get in the car and drive to Ben's home. Sara and Ben wave to each other as they say goodbye. Sara is happy. She has a new friend. She likes the library. +Lily liked to feed the birds in the park. She had a bag of bread and seeds that she brought from home. She threw some on the ground and watched the birds come and eat. She smiled when she saw the different colors and shapes of the birds. + +One day, she saw a man with a guitar sitting on a bench. He was playing music and singing. Lily liked music, so she walked over to him. He smiled at her and said, "Hello, little girl. Do you like my music?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I do. You are a musician. I want to be a musician too." + +The man laughed and said, "That's wonderful. You are very enthusiastic. Do you want to try my guitar?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please." The man handed her his guitar and helped her hold it. He showed her how to strum the strings and make sounds. Lily tried to copy him and made some music. She was very happy. + +The birds heard the music and flew over to the bench. They landed on the guitar, on the man's shoulder, and on Lily's head. They chirped and sang along with the music. Lily and the man laughed and played more music. They had a lot of fun. They were friends. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys in the living room. They had many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. Sometimes they made a big mess with their toys and Mom was not happy. + +One day, Mom said, "Ben and Lily, you have to organize your toys. Put them in the boxes and on the shelves. If you do, I have a surprise for you." + +Ben and Lily wanted to see the surprise, so they started to organize their toys. They worked together and helped each other. They put the cars in one box, the dolls in another, the blocks in a third, and the books on the shelves. They made the living room look nice and tidy. + +Mom came back and saw their work. She smiled and said, "Good job, Ben and Lily! You organized your toys very well. Now, are you ready for your surprise?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and followed Mom to the car. Mom drove them to a big park. There, they saw a huge billboard with their pictures on it. It said, "Ben and Lily are amazing kids who organize their toys!" + +Ben and Lily were so happy and excited. They jumped and clapped and hugged Mom. They said, "Thank you, Mom! This is the best surprise ever! We love you!" + +Mom said, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. You are amazing kids who make me proud." +Tom is a fisherman. He likes to catch fish in the lake. He has a boat and a net and a rod. He goes to the lake every day. + +One day, he sees a big orange fish in the water. He wants to catch it. He throws his net over the fish. But the fish is too strong. It breaks the net and swims away. + +Tom is sad. He tries to catch the fish with his rod. He puts a worm on the hook and throws it in the water. The fish sees the worm and bites it. Tom feels a tug on his rod. He pulls hard. But the fish is too clever. It spits out the worm and swims away. + +Tom is angry. He talks to the fish. He says, "Why are you so mean? Why don't you let me catch you? You are a bad fish!" + +The fish hears Tom. It talks back to him. It says, "Why are you so greedy? Why do you want to catch me? You have many fish. I am the only orange fish. You are a bad fisherman!" + +Tom is surprised. He did not know that fish can talk. He says, "I'm sorry. I did not mean to be bad. I just wanted to see you. You are a beautiful fish." + +The fish says, "Thank you. I forgive you. But please leave me alone. I like to swim in the lake. I have many friends. You can catch other fish. But not me." + +Tom says, "OK. I understand. I will not bother you again. You can be free. Goodbye, orange fish." + +The fish says, "Goodbye, Tom. Be nice to other fish." + +Tom and the fish smile at each other. Then they go their own ways. Tom is happy. He learned something new. He learned that fish can talk. And he learned to be kind. +One day, a little girl named Anna was bored at home. She wanted to go outside and play, but her mom said it was too cold. Anna looked out the window and saw snow on the ground. She wondered what it felt like. + +She put on her coat, hat, and boots, and sneaked out the door. She did not tell her mom. She wandered around the yard, feeling the snow with her hands. It was cold and wet and soft. She made a snowball and threw it at a tree. It made a loud thud. + +She saw a bush with green leaves and red berries. She went closer and smelled it. It smelled like mint, her favorite candy. She picked a leaf and tasted it. It was sweet and fresh. She picked some more and put them in her pocket. + +She heard a voice behind her. It was her mom. She sounded angry and worried. + +"Anna, what are you doing out here? You know you are not supposed to go outside without me. You could get sick or lost. Come inside right now!" + +Anna turned around and saw her mom. She felt scared and sorry. She ran to her mom and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was bored and curious. I wanted to see the snow and the mint bush. Look, I have some leaves for you. They are yummy." + +Her mom sighed and smiled. She took the leaves and smelled them. They were minty. She kissed Anna on the cheek. + +"Thank you, sweetie. They are nice. But you still have to listen to me and stay inside when it's cold. You could get hurt or sick. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She understood. She did not want to get hurt or sick. She wanted to be safe and warm. + +"OK, mom. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. Can we have some hot chocolate and mint candy?" + +Her mom laughed and nodded. She took Anna's hand and led her inside. They took off their coats, hats, and boots, and went to the kitchen. They made some hot chocolate and added some mint leaves and candy. They drank it from thick mugs and felt cozy and happy. They talked and laughed and cuddled. They loved each other very much. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. They run and jump and laugh. They do exercise to be strong and happy. + +One day, they see a big bird on the grass. It does not move. It does not sing. It has no eyes. It is dead. + +"Look, Tom, a dead bird!" Sue says. + +"What is dead?" Tom asks. + +"Dead means it is not alive. It cannot do anything. It is gone." Sue says. + +Tom feels sad. He likes birds. He wants to help the bird. + +"Can we make it alive again?" Tom asks. + +"No, Tom, we cannot. Dead is forever. But we can say goodbye to the bird. We can make a seat for it with some sticks and leaves. We can say a nice word for it." Sue says. + +Tom and Sue make a seat for the bird. They put it on the seat. They say, "Goodbye, bird. You were beautiful. We hope you are happy now." + +Then they hold hands and go back to play. They do not forget the bird. They remember it in their hearts. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the forest. They found a small hut made of wood and leaves. It looked old and dirty, but they thought it was fun to pretend it was their home. + +One day, they decided to make the hut more colorful. They picked some flowers and berries and used them to paint the walls and the roof. They also found some feathers and shells and hung them on the door and the windows. + +"Look, our hut is so pretty now!" Lily said, smiling. + +"Yes, it is!" Tom agreed. "But we need more colors. Let's go and find some more." + +They ran off to look for more things to decorate their hut. They did not see the big bear that was sleeping behind a tree near the hut. The bear smelled the flowers and the berries and woke up. He was hungry and curious. He walked towards the hut and saw the colorful walls and the roof. He thought they were food and tried to bite them. + +The hut was not strong and it broke easily. The bear made a big mess and ate some of the flowers and the berries. He also tore the feathers and the shells and threw them away. He did not like the taste and he roared loudly. + +Tom and Lily heard the roar and ran back to the hut. They saw the bear and the broken hut and they were scared and sad. + +"Go away, bear!" Tom shouted. "You ruined our hut!" + +The bear looked at them and growled. He did not want to share his food. He chased them away from the hut and they ran as fast as they could. + +They did not play in the hut anymore. They found another place to play in the forest, far away from the bear. They learned to be careful and not to increase the bear's hunger. +Lila and Ben were playing a game with a bottle. They would spin the bottle and then say something. If they said the truth, they could keep playing. If they lied, they had to stop. + +It was Lila's turn to spin the bottle. She hoped it would point to Ben, because she liked him. She spun the bottle hard and watched it go round and round. It stopped and pointed to Ben. She smiled. + +"Ben, do you like me?" she asked. + +Ben felt shy. He did like Lila, but he was afraid to say it. He thought she would laugh at him. He looked at the bottle and then at Lila. He decided to lie. + +"No, I don't like you," he said. + +Lila felt sad. She thought Ben liked her too. She felt a tear in her eye. She looked at the bottle and then at Ben. She knew he lied. + +"Yes, you do like me," she said. + +Ben felt bad. He saw Lila's tear and he felt sorry. He knew he lied. He looked at the bottle and then at Lila. He decided to tell the truth. + +"Okay, okay, I do like you," he said. + +Lila felt happy. She knew Ben liked her too. She wiped her tear and smiled. She looked at the bottle and then at Ben. She decided to hug him. + +"Me too, I like you," she said. + +They hugged and laughed. They were happy. They forgot about the bottle and the game. They only cared about each other. They were not poor, they were rich in love. +Anna and Ben like to go to the library with their mom. They can find many books with pictures and stories there. They can also play with toys and puzzles in a big room. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the library. He was holding a book and rubbing it on his face. He was making funny noises and laughing. Anna and Ben were curious. They went to the boy and said hello. + +"Hi, what are you doing?" Anna asked. + +"I'm reading this book. It's very good. It tells me about animals and plants and stars and everything," the boy said. + +"But you're not reading. You're rubbing the book on your face. That's not how you read," Ben said. + +"Yes, I am. This is how I read. You don't know anything. You're ignorant," the boy said. He stuck out his tongue at them. + +Anna and Ben were confused and hurt. They didn't like the boy's words. They didn't want to play with him. They went back to their mom and told her what happened. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "Don't mind him. He doesn't know how to read or how to be nice. He's ignorant. You're not ignorant. You're smart and kind. You can read books with your eyes and your ears and your mind. You can also share books with others and make friends. That's what the library is for." +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they both want to play with the big red rock. The rock is smooth and shiny. It is their favorite toy. + +"Give me the rock!" Sara says. She pulls the rock from Tom's hand. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom says. He pushes Sara away and grabs the rock back. + +They start to fight over the rock. They tug and shout and cry. They do not share the rock. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sara and Tom fighting over the rock. She is not happy. + +"Stop fighting!" Mom says. "The rock is for both of you. You have to take turns and play nicely. Or I will take the rock away." + +Sara and Tom stop fighting. They look at Mom. They do not want to lose the rock. + +"Sorry, Mom," Sara says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom says. + +Mom smiles. She gives them a hug. She says, "Why don't you go to the kitchen and have a snack? I made some delicious cookies for you." + +Sara and Tom nod. They like cookies. They put the rock on the table. They hold hands and go to the kitchen. They share the cookies and the milk. They do not fight anymore. They are happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and make noise. One day, they find a big bottle of mixer in the kitchen. It is red and fizzy and smells sweet. + +"Let's drink it!" Tim says. He opens the bottle and pours some mixer in two cups. + +"OK!" Sam says. He takes a cup and drinks some mixer. He makes a funny face. "It is sour and bubbly!" + +Tim drinks some mixer too. He likes it. He drinks more and more. He feels funny. He starts to giggle and jump. + +"Look at me!" Tim says. He runs around the room. He knocks over a chair and a lamp. + +Sam laughs. He drinks more mixer too. He feels funny too. He starts to sing and dance. + +"Look at me!" Sam says. He spins around and around. He bumps into a table and a vase. + +They are having fun. They do not see the furry cat on the sofa. The cat is sleeping. The cat does not like noise. The cat wakes up. The cat is angry. + +"Meow!" The cat says. It jumps off the sofa. It runs after Tim and Sam. It scratches and bites. + +"Ow!" Tim says. He drops his cup. He runs away. + +"Ow!" Sam says. He drops his cup too. He runs away too. + +They run out of the room. They are scared. They do not want to drink mixer anymore. They want to hug their moms. +Lily liked to mark with ink. She had many colors of ink and many papers to mark on. She made marks of flowers, stars, animals and people. She was careful not to spill the ink or mark on the table. + +One day, she wanted to mark a picture for her mom. She chose a big paper and a red ink. She started to mark a big heart with the ink. She wanted to write "I love you" inside the heart, but she did not know how to write. She asked her dad for help. + +"Dad, can you help me write something?" she said. + +"Sure, Lily. What do you want to write?" he said. + +"I want to write 'I love you' for mom. Can you show me how?" she said. + +"Of course, Lily. That is very sweet of you. Here, let me hold your hand and we can write together." he said. + +He took her hand and helped her mark the letters I, L, O, V and E. Then he showed her how to make a Y and a U. Lily was very happy. She had marked a beautiful picture for her mom. + +"Thank you, dad. I think mom will like it very much." she said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I think so too. You are a very good marker." he said. + +They hugged and waited for mom to come home. When mom came home, they gave her the picture. Mom was very surprised and happy. She kissed Lily and dad and thanked them for the picture. + +"I love you too, Lily. And I love you, dad. This is the best picture ever. You are very careful and talented with ink." she said. + +They smiled and hugged. They were a happy family. +Lily and Tom were friends who lived near the sea. They liked to play on the sand and look for shells and crabs. One day, the sky was dark and the wind was strong. Lily's mom said, "There is a hurricane coming. We have to go home and be careful." + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not like hurricanes. They made loud noises and broke things. They ran to Lily's house and hugged their moms. Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, we are safe here. We have food and water and candles. We will wait until the hurricane is gone." + +Lily and Tom tried to be brave. They played with their toys and read some books. They heard the rain and the thunder outside. They saw the trees and the roofs flying. They hoped their friends and their pets were okay. + +After a long time, the hurricane stopped. The sun came out and the birds sang. Lily and Tom looked out the window and saw a big mess. There were branches and trash and water everywhere. Lily's mom said, "We have to help clean up. We have to be kind to our neighbors. We have to welcome them to our house if they need help." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They put on their boots and their jackets. They followed their moms outside. They saw some people who looked sad and tired. They said, "Hello, we are Lily and Tom. We are sorry about the hurricane. Do you need anything? Do you want to come to our house?" + +The people smiled and thanked them. They said, "You are very nice and generous. You are very welcome. We are glad you are okay. We are okay too. We will help each other and fix everything." + +Lily and Tom felt happy. They made some new friends. They learned that hurricanes were scary, but they could not break their spirit. They learned that being careful and being helpful were good things. They learned that welcome was a beautiful word. +Anna did not like parties. She hated the loud noise, the silly games, and the messy cake. She wanted to stay at home and play with her dolls. But her mom said she had to go to Lily's party, because Lily was her friend and it was her birthday. + +Anna put on her pink dress and her shiny shoes. She took her teddy bear with her. She hoped Lily would like her present. It was a book with pretty pictures and funny stories. Anna liked books a lot. + +When they got to Lily's house, Anna saw many kids. They were running, jumping, and shouting. They had balloons, hats, and streamers. Anna felt scared. She held her mom's hand and her teddy bear tight. She did not want to join the party. + +"Hi, Anna!" Lily said. She ran to Anna and gave her a hug. "I'm so happy you came! Come and see my cake! It has sprinkles and candles and a big flower!" + +Anna smiled a little. She liked Lily. She was nice and kind. She followed Lily to the table. The cake looked yummy. But then, something bad happened. A boy bumped into Anna and made her drop her teddy bear. The teddy bear landed on the cake. The cake was messy. The boy laughed. Anna cried. + +"I'm sorry, Anna!" Lily said. She picked up the teddy bear and wiped off the cake. "Don't worry, it's just a little cake. Your teddy bear is still soft and cuddly. Here, you can have the first piece of cake. It's still good." + +Anna stopped crying. She looked at Lily. She looked at the cake. She looked at the boy. She felt angry. She said, "I hate you, boy! You are mean and rude! You ruined my teddy bear and Lily's cake! Go away!" + +The boy looked surprised. He looked sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to. It was an accident. I was just playing. Can you forgive me?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She remembered that her mom taught her to be nice and to say sorry. She remembered that Lily was her friend and that it was her birthday. She remembered that she liked books and cake. She said, "OK, I forgive you. But don't do it again. And say sorry to Lily, too." + +The boy nodded. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Happy birthday. Can I have some cake, too?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Sure, you can. There's enough cake for everyone. Come on, let's sing and blow the candles. And then, we can open the presents. I can't wait to see what Anna got me!" + +Anna smiled, too. She gave Lily her present. She said, "Happy birthday, Lily. You are my best friend. I'm glad I came to your party. It's not so bad after all." + +The end. +Lily and Sam like to play with trains. They have many trains and a big track. They can make the track go in different ways. They plan to make a long track today. + +They start to put the track together. They make a loop and a bridge and a tunnel. They put their trains on the track. They make the trains go fast and slow and stop and go. + +"Look, Lily, this is a pretty train!" Sam says. He shows her a red train with yellow stars. "It is my favorite train." + +"I like this train too," Lily says. She shows him a blue train with white flowers. "It is my favorite train." + +They smile and share their trains. They make them go on the track together. They have fun with their trains and their track. They are happy. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big tree with red apples. Ben wants to pick an apple and eat it. He runs to the tree and tries to reach an apple. But he is too small. He cannot pick an apple. + +Mia sees Ben and laughs. She is taller than Ben. She can pick an apple. She walks to the tree and picks a fat apple. She holds it in her hand and smiles. She says to Ben, "Look, I have an apple. Do you want some?" + +Ben is sad and angry. He wants an apple too. He says to Mia, "No, I don't want some. You are mean. You don't share. You are a fat lip." He stomps his foot and turns away. + +Mia is surprised and hurt. She is not mean. She is not a fat lip. She wants to share with Ben. She says to Ben, "Ben, I'm sorry. I'm not a fat lip. I'm your friend. Please don't be mad. Here, you can have my apple. I can pick another one." + +Ben hears Mia and looks at her. He sees her fat apple and her sad eyes. He feels sorry too. He says to Mia, "Mia, I'm sorry too. I'm not mad. You are not a fat lip. You are my friend. Thank you for your apple. Can we share it?" + +Mia nods and smiles. She gives Ben her apple. They break it in half and eat it together. They say, "Mmm, this apple is yummy. We like apples. We like the park. We like each other." They hug and play some more. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their big house. They had many toys and books, but their favorite place was the fireplace. It was old and original, with bricks and wood and a metal screen. Sometimes, their dad would make a fire and they would sit and watch the flames. + +One day, when their dad was in the kitchen, Lily and Ben decided to play with the fireplace. They wanted to see what was behind the screen. They grabbed the handle and tried to pull it, but it was heavy and stuck. They pulled harder and harder, until the screen came off with a loud clang. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said, looking at the screen on the floor. "We broke it." + +"Maybe we can fix it," Ben said, picking up the screen. "Let's put it back." + +They lifted the screen and tried to fit it on the fireplace, but it was too big and awkward. They pushed and shoved, but it wouldn't stay. They heard their dad coming and panicked. + +"Quick, hide it!" Lily said, dragging the screen to the couch. "Maybe he won't notice." + +They threw a blanket over the screen and ran to their room. They hoped their dad wouldn't be angry. + +Their dad came into the living room and saw the fireplace without the screen. He frowned and looked around. He saw the blanket on the couch and lifted it. He saw the screen and shook his head. + +"Lily, Ben, come here," he called. "We need to talk." +Lily and Ben are ready to play. They put on their vests. The vests are red and blue. They have numbers on them. Lily is number one. Ben is number two. + +They go to the park. They see a big hill. They want to zoom down the hill. They find a big cardboard box. They turn the box into a car. They draw wheels and windows on the box. They make vroom-vroom noises. + +They push the box to the top of the hill. They get inside the box. They hold on tight. They look at each other and smile. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"I'm ready, Lily!" Ben answers. + +They count to three. Then they let go of the box. The box zooms down the hill. It goes very fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and shout. + +They reach the bottom of the hill. They get out of the box. They hug each other. They had so much fun. They want to do it again. They run back to the top of the hill with their box. They are ready to zoom again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. But they did not like to share. They always disagreed about who would go first or who would have the best toy. + +One day, they found a big ball in the grass. It was red and shiny and bounced high. Tom and Lily both wanted the ball. They ran to get it, but they bumped into each other. They fell down and hurt their knees. They cried and said, "It's mine! It's mine!" + +A nice lady came to help them. She had a bag with bandages and stickers. She said, "Oh, you poor things. You both have boo-boos. Let me put some bandages on them. They will make you feel better." + +She put a bandage on Tom's knee and gave him a sticker with a star. She put a bandage on Lily's knee and gave her a sticker with a heart. She said, "There, now you look like twins. You both have bandages and stickers. Why don't you share the ball and play together?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They saw their bandages and stickers. They felt warm and sorry. They said, "We're sorry. We don't want to disagree. We want to be friends. Can we share the ball?" + +The nice lady smiled and said, "Of course you can. Sharing is fun and kind. You can take turns and bounce the ball. Or you can roll it and catch it. Or you can kick it and chase it. There are many ways to play with a ball." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, nice lady. You are very nice. We like your bandages and stickers. We like your ball. We like each other." + +They hugged and took the ball. They played with it and had fun. They did not disagree anymore. They were happy. +Tim and Mia like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They have many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green and more. + +One day, a big gray cat comes into their room. The cat sees the blocks and thinks they are toys. The cat jumps on the blocks and knocks them down. The cat destroys the towers and houses and bridges. The cat is very quick and does not stop. + +Tim and Mia are sad and angry. They shout at the cat. "Go away, cat! You are bad! You ruin our blocks!" They try to chase the cat away, but the cat is faster. The cat runs around the room and makes more mess. + +The cat sees a window and jumps out. The cat is gone. Tim and Mia look at their blocks. They are all over the floor. They have to start again. + +They pick up the blocks and put them in a box. They decide to play with something else. They do not like the big gray cat. They hope the cat does not come back. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big bird with a long neck and a red head. It was a hen. The hen was making a loud noise. + +"What is she doing?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe she is laying an egg," Tom said. + +They went closer to the hen. They saw a small brown thing under her. It was an egg. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +"No, we have to be kind," Tom said. "The egg is hers. She worked hard to make it. We have to let her complete it." + +They watched the hen. She was sitting on the egg. She was keeping it warm and safe. + +"Can we see the egg when it is complete?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe," Tom said. "But we have to wait. It takes a long time for an egg to become a chick. The hen knows when it is ready. She will tell us." + +They waited. They played with their toys. They listened to the hen. They hoped to see a chick. They were kind and patient. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. They liked to pretend they were space heroes who could save the universe from bad aliens. Lily had a red rocket and Ben had a blue laser. + +"Look, there is a poor planet that needs our help!" Lily said, pointing to a ball in the grass. "The aliens are trying to take it away!" + +"Let's go, space heroes!" Ben said, jumping on his bike. "We will save the poor planet and the universe!" + +They rode their bikes to the ball and pretended to fight the aliens. They made loud noises with their mouths and waved their toys. The aliens were scared and ran away. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lily said, hugging the ball. "We saved the poor planet and the universe!" + +"You are the best space hero, Lily!" Ben said, smiling. "And you are the best space hero, Ben!" Lily said, smiling back. + +They put the ball back in the grass and rode their bikes to the house. They were happy and proud. They had a lot of fun playing with their toys in the garden. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has a big dollhouse with many rooms and things. She pretends that her dolls are her family and friends. She gives them names and voices. + +One day, she decides to make a tea party for her dolls. She finds a small table and some chairs in her toy box. She puts a cloth on the table and some cups and plates. She goes to the kitchen and asks her mom for some water and cookies. Her mom fills a small pot with water and gives her some cookies on a plate. She tells her to be careful and not spill anything. + +Anna carries the pot and the plate to her dollhouse. She puts the pot on the table and pours some water into the cups. She puts a cookie on each plate. She invites her dolls to sit down and enjoy the tea party. She says, "Hello, Lily, hello, Ben, hello, Mia. Welcome to my tea party. Please have some water and cookies. They are very yummy." + +She picks up one of her dolls and makes her sip the water and bite the cookie. She says, "Mmm, this is very good. Thank you, Anna, for inviting me. You are a very nice host." She does the same with the other dolls, making them talk and compliment her. + +Suddenly, she hears a loud noise outside. She looks out the window and sees a big truck. It is making a lot of noise and smoke. It is coming closer to her house. Anna feels scared. She drops her doll and runs to her mom. She says, "Mom, mom, there is a big truck outside. It is very loud and scary. What is it doing?" + +Her mom hugs her and says, "Don't worry, Anna, it is just the garbage truck. It is here to collect the trash. It will go away soon. It is not dangerous. It is just doing its job." + +Anna feels better. She says, "Oh, I see. It is the garbage truck. It is not scary. It is just noisy." She smiles and says, "Can I go back to my tea party, mom?" + +Her mom says, "Of course, you can, Anna. But first, let me help you with something. You forgot to put a bowl on the table for your dolls. They might want some soup or salad. Here, take this bowl and put it on the table. It will make your tea party more complete." + +Anna says, "Thank you, mom. You are very kind. I will put the bowl on the table. I will also put some flowers and napkins. My dolls will love it." She takes the bowl and goes back to her dollhouse. She is very alert and careful not to spill anything. She puts the bowl on the table and adds some flowers and napkins. She says, "There, now my tea party is perfect. Come on, dolls, let's have some fun." She picks up her dolls and makes them eat and drink and chat. She is very happy and proud of her tea party. She forgets about the garbage truck and enjoys her playtime. +Lily and Ben are playing with paper. They like to fold the paper and make shapes. Lily folds a paper into a square. Ben folds a paper into a triangle. + +"Look, I made a square!" Lily says. "It has four sides." + +"Look, I made a triangle!" Ben says. "It has three sides." + +They show each other their shapes. They are happy. + +Then they see a bowl of blueberries on the table. They love blueberries. They are sweet and juicy. + +"Can we have some blueberries, please?" Lily asks Mom. + +"Sure, you can have some blueberries, but only a few. They are for dessert." Mom says. + +She gives them each a small plate with some blueberries. Lily and Ben say thank you. + +They eat some blueberries. They are yummy. + +Then they have an idea. They take some paper and fold it into circles. They make holes in the middle of the circles. They put the paper circles on their fingers. They pretend they are rings. + +"Look, I have a blueberry ring!" Lily says. She puts a blueberry on her paper ring. + +"Me too!" Ben says. He puts a blueberry on his paper ring. + +They laugh and show each other their rings. They are funny. + +They eat some more blueberries. They are happy. + +Then they hear a noise. It is Dad. He is home from work. He comes into the kitchen. He sees Lily and Ben with their paper rings and blueberries. + +"Hello, my little blueberry fingers!" He says. He hugs them and kisses them. + +He sees the bowl of blueberries on the table. He is hungry. + +"Can I have some blueberries, please?" He asks. + +"Sorry, Dad, they are all gone." Lily says. + +"We ate them all." Ben says. + +They show him their empty plates. + +Dad looks at the bowl. It is empty too. + +He smiles. He is not mad. + +"That's okay. I'm glad you enjoyed them." He says. + +He sees some paper on the floor. It is open and has no shape. + +"Can I have some paper, please?" He asks. + +"Sure, Dad, you can have some paper." Lily says. + +She gives him some paper. + +He folds the paper into a heart. He writes "I love you" on it. He gives it to Mom. + +Mom smiles. She is happy. + +She hugs him and kisses him. + +They all sit together on the couch. They are a happy family. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys, but they both want the same chair. It is a big chair with a soft cushion and a funny picture of a cat on it. + +"Please, let me sit on the chair," Anna says to Ben. "I want to read my book." + +"No, please, let me sit on the chair," Ben says to Anna. "I want to watch the TV." + +They both pull the chair and try to sit on it. But the chair is too small for both of them. They push and shove and make a lot of noise. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Mom says, coming into the living room. "What are you doing? You are making a mess and hurting the chair." + +"Sorry, Mom," Anna and Ben say. "We both want the chair." + +Mom looks at the chair and smiles. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you share the chair?" she says. "You can take turns sitting on it. Anna can read her book for ten minutes, and then Ben can watch the TV for ten minutes. And then you can switch. How does that sound?" + +Anna and Ben think about it. They like Mom's idea. They nod and say, "OK, Mom. We will share the chair." + +Mom hugs them and says, "Good. I'm glad you are being nice to each other and to the chair. Sharing is caring. Now, who wants to go first?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other and smile. They say together, "Me!" +Anna liked to dig in the dirt. She had a small shovel and a bucket. She wanted to find shiny rocks. She called them minerals. She knew some big words from her books. + +One day, she dug a big hole in the garden. She saw something shiny at the bottom. She reached for it with her shovel. But it was not a rock. It was a metal can. And inside the can, there was a small green frog. + +"Ribbit!" the frog said. He jumped out of the can and landed on Anna's head. Anna screamed and dropped her shovel. She was scared and surprised. + +"Hey, watch it!" the frog said. He was grumpy. He did not like being in the can. He did not like being on Anna's head. He did not like being disturbed. + +"Who are you?" Anna asked. She was curious. She had never seen a talking frog before. + +"I'm Fred," the frog said. "And you are a rude girl. You woke me up from my nap. You ruined my home. You made me fall. You should say sorry." + +Anna felt bad. She did not mean to hurt the frog. She wanted to be friends. She said, "I'm sorry, Fred. I did not know you were in the can. I was looking for minerals. Do you like minerals?" + +Fred looked at Anna. He saw that she was not mean. She was just a little girl. He felt a little less grumpy. He said, "I guess minerals are okay. But I prefer bugs. Do you like bugs?" + +Anna made a face. She did not like bugs. She said, "No, I don't like bugs. They are icky and crawly. But I like frogs. You are cute and green. Can we be friends?" + +Fred smiled. He liked being called cute. He said, "Sure, we can be friends. But you have to promise not to dig in my can again. That's my home. You can dig somewhere else." + +Anna nodded. She said, "Okay, I promise. And you can come to my home sometimes. I have a pond and a swing and a lot of books. You can learn more big words." + +Fred agreed. He said, "That sounds fun. But first, can you get me off your head? I'm getting dizzy." + +Anna laughed. She took Fred off her head and put him on her hand. She said, "Okay, Fred. Let's go to the pond. Maybe we can find some more minerals and bugs there." + +They walked to the pond together. They had met and become friends. They liked different things, but they also liked each other. They had a lot to talk about. They were happy. +Lily and Ben like to play with dice. Dice are small cubes with dots on them. Each side has a different number of dots, from one to six. Lily and Ben take turns to roll the dice and see what number they get. + +One day, they find a big dice in the toy box. It is much bigger than the other dice, and it has strange symbols on it. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to try the big dice. + +Lily goes first. She picks up the big dice and rolls it on the floor. It makes a loud noise. She looks at the side that is facing up. It has a picture of a skull and crossbones. Lily does not know what that means, but it looks scary. + +"Uh-oh," she says. "I think I got a terrible number." + +Ben laughs. He thinks Lily is silly. He says, "That is not a number, that is a pirate sign. Pirates are not terrible, they are fun. They have ships and treasure and parrots. I want to be a pirate." + +He grabs the big dice and rolls it again. It makes another loud noise. He looks at the side that is facing up. It has a picture of a snake. Ben does not like snakes. He thinks they are slimy and scary. + +"Yuck," he says. "I think I got a terrible number too." + +Lily smiles. She thinks Ben is silly. She says, "That is not a number, that is an animal sign. Animals are not terrible, they are cute. They have fur and tails and ears. I want to be an animal." + +They look at each other and giggle. They decide to play with the big dice some more. They pretend to be pirates and animals and have fun. They do not care what numbers they get. They only care about having fun. +Ben loves to watch the aeroplanes in the sky. He likes to see how they soar high and fast, and make white lines behind them. He wants to be a pilot when he grows up, and fly an aeroplane himself. + +One day, he goes to the park with his mom and his sister, Lily. He sees a big aeroplane in the sky, and points to it excitedly. "Look, mom, look! An aeroplane! Can we go on it someday?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Maybe, Ben, maybe. But not today. Today we are going to have a picnic and play on the swings." + +Lily, who is older than Ben, rolls her eyes and says, "Aeroplanes are boring, Ben. They are loud and dirty and make the air bad. And they are dangerous, too. What if they fall down and crash?" + +Ben feels sad and angry. He thinks Lily is ignorant. She does not know how amazing aeroplanes are. He says, "No, Lily, you are wrong. Aeroplanes are not boring, they are fun and cool and make the world smaller. And they are not dangerous, they are safe and strong and have smart pilots. You are just jealous because you are afraid of flying." + +Lily snorts and says, "I am not afraid of flying, Ben. I am afraid of wasting my time on silly things. Come on, mom, let's go. Ben can stay here and dream of his aeroplanes." + +Mom sighs and says, "Lily, don't be rude to your brother. He has his own interests and you have yours. And Ben, don't be upset by your sister. She has her own opinions and you have yours. Come on, both of you, let's go and enjoy the park. Maybe we can see some birds and butterflies, too. They also soar in the sky, you know." + +Ben and Lily follow their mom, but they do not talk to each other. Ben still loves aeroplanes, and Lily still thinks they are boring. They do not understand each other, but they are still siblings. Maybe someday they will soar together. +Lily liked to play chess with her dad. He taught her the names of the pieces and how they moved. Lily had a big chess board with colorful pieces that she kept in her room. Sometimes, she played with her stuffed animals as her opponents. + +One night, Lily had a dream about chess. She was in a big castle with many rooms. In each room, there was a different chess game going on. Lily walked around and watched the games. She saw kings and queens, knights and bishops, rooks and pawns. They all talked to each other and made funny noises. + +Lily came to a room where there was a big chess board on the floor. On one side, there was a team of adorable animals. There was a lion, a bear, a monkey, a rabbit, and a mouse. On the other side, there was a team of scary monsters. There was a dragon, a troll, a witch, a snake, and a spider. The animals and the monsters were playing chess, but they also argued and fought. + +Lily wanted to help the animals, because they were cute and friendly. She walked over to the lion, who was the king of the animals. She said, "Hello, Mr. Lion. Can I play with you?" + +The lion smiled and said, "Hello, little girl. You are very brave to come here. Yes, you can play with us. You can be our queen. We need your help to beat the monsters. They are very mean and cheat a lot." + +Lily was happy and excited. She picked up a chess piece that looked like a crown and put it on her head. She said, "Thank you, Mr. Lion. I will do my best to help you. Let's play chess!" + +The lion roared and said, "Let's play chess!" The other animals cheered and said, "Let's play chess!" The monsters hissed and said, "Let's play chess!" + +Lily woke up from her dream. She smiled and hugged her stuffed animals. She said, "That was a fun dream. I love chess. Maybe I can play with dad tomorrow." She closed her eyes and fell asleep again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a small house with a red roof. They have many toys and books. + +One day, it rains a lot. The sky is dark and loud. Anna and Ben cannot play in the garden. They are sad. They want to go out and see the flowers and the birds. + +"Can we go out, Mommy?" Anna asks. + +"No, my loves. It is too wet and cold. You will get sick. You can play inside. I have a surprise for you." Mommy says. + +She gives them a big box. It has a picture of a train on it. Anna and Ben are happy. They open the box. It has many pieces of wood and plastic. They can build a train. + +They start to build the train on the floor. They follow the instructions. They fit the pieces together. They make the wheels, the engine, the cars, and the tracks. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a drip. They look up. There is a hole in the roof. Water is coming in. It falls on the train. The train gets wet and broken. The pieces fall apart. + +Anna and Ben are angry and sad. They worked hard to build the train. They wanted to play with it. Now it is ruined. They weep. + +"Mommy, Mommy, look! The roof is broken! The train is broken! We are sad!" they cry. + +Mommy comes and sees the mess. She hugs them and says, "I'm sorry, my loves. The roof is old. It needs to be fixed. I will call the fixer man. He will come and fix the roof. And I will buy you a new train. Or maybe something else you like. Don't weep. It will be okay." + +Anna and Ben stop weeping. They wipe their eyes. They smile. They love Mommy. They know she will make it better. They hug her and say, "Thank you, Mommy. You are the best. We love you." +Anna and Ben like to play guess games. They take turns to think of something and give clues. The other one has to guess what it is. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big building with a wheel that turns and makes noise. Mom says it is a mill. It makes flour from wheat. + +Anna says, "I have a guess game for you, Ben. It is something that comes from the mill. It is white and soft and you can make bread with it. What is it?" + +Ben thinks hard. He knows it is not wheat, because wheat is yellow and hard. He knows it is not bread, because bread is brown and warm. He says, "Is it flour?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Yes, you are right! It is flour. You are very good at guessing, Ben. You are honest and smart." + +Ben is happy. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are honest and kind. I have a guess game for you, too. It is something that lives in the mill. It is small and gray and has a long tail. It likes to eat cheese. What is it?" + +Anna thinks hard. She knows it is not a cat, because a cat is big and furry and has a short tail. She knows it is not a dog, because a dog is brown and loud and has a floppy tail. She says, "Is it a mouse?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, you are right! It is a mouse. You are very good at guessing, too, Anna. You are honest and clever." + +Anna and Ben hug each other. They are happy. They like to play guess games. They like to learn new things. They like to be honest and nice. Mom says they are the best children in the world. +One day, Ben and Mia went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They were very happy and excited. + +Then they came to the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros was big and gray, with a horn on his nose. He looked angry and sad. He was alone in his cage. + +"Mom, why is the rhinoceros so angry and sad?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe he is lonely, or maybe he is bored, or maybe he is hungry," Mom said. + +"Can we let him out of his cage?" Mia asked. + +"No, we can't, sweetie. The rhinoceros is not a pet. He is a wild animal. He might hurt us or run away," Mom said. + +"But he needs a friend," Mia said. + +"Maybe he does, but we can't be his friends. We are too different. He belongs to the wild, not to the zoo," Mom said. + +"Then why is he here?" Ben asked. + +Mom sighed. She did not know how to explain to her children the complex reasons why some animals were in zoos and some were not. She wished she could let the rhinoceros go back to his home, where he could be free and happy. + +She decided to change the topic. She pointed to a nearby stand that sold ice cream. + +"Look, kids, how about some ice cream? What flavor do you want?" Mom asked. + +Ben and Mia forgot about the rhinoceros for a moment. They loved ice cream. They ran to the stand and chose their flavors. + +Ben picked chocolate. Mia picked lemon. Mom picked vanilla. + +They paid for their ice cream and sat on a bench to eat it. + +Ben licked his ice cream and smiled. It was sweet and creamy. + +Mia licked her ice cream and made a face. It was sour and bitter. + +"Yuck, I don't like this ice cream. It tastes bad," Mia said. + +She gave her ice cream to Mom and asked for a bite of hers. + +Mom gave her a bite of her vanilla ice cream. It was mild and smooth. + +Mia liked it better. She smiled and thanked Mom. + +Mom smiled back and hugged her. + +Ben looked at the rhinoceros again. He felt sorry for him. He wished he could give him some ice cream too. Maybe that would make him less angry and sad. + +He wondered if the rhinoceros liked chocolate, lemon, or vanilla. He wondered if he had ever tasted ice cream before. He wondered if he had ever had a friend. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing, and run. One day, they see a big rock in the grass. It is shiny and has many colors. + +"Wow, look at this rock!" Ben says. "It is so pretty. I want to touch it." + +"Me too," Mia says. "Maybe it is a mineral. Mommy says minerals are rocks that have shapes and colors." + +They go closer to the rock and reach out their hands. But when they touch it, they feel a sharp pain. The rock is not smooth, it is rough and has many points. It hurts their fingers and makes them bleed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben and Mia cry. "This rock is bad. It is not a mineral, it is a monster." + +They run away from the rock and look for their mommy. She sees their fingers and gives them a hug. She puts a band-aid on their wounds and kisses them. + +"Are you okay, my loves?" she asks. "What happened?" + +"We touched a bad rock, Mommy," Ben says. "It was shiny and colorful, but it was not a mineral. It was a monster." + +Mommy looks at the rock and shakes her head. "That is not a rock, my loves. That is a piece of glass. Someone threw it in the park and it broke. Glass is not a mineral, it is made by people. And it is very bad to touch, because it can cut you and make you bleed. You have to be careful and never touch glass, okay?" + +"Okay, Mommy," Ben and Mia say. "We are sorry. We will not touch glass again. We will only touch minerals that are smooth and nice." + +Mommy smiles and hugs them again. "That's good, my loves. Now let's go and play some more. But watch out for glass and other bad things, okay?" + +"Okay, Mommy," Ben and Mia say. They hold her hand and go to the slide. They forget about the bad rock and have fun. They like to play in the park. +Tom and Anna like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing, and run. But their favorite thing is to watch the big machines. The big machines dig, lift, and push. They make loud noises and move dirt and rocks. + +One day, Tom and Anna see a new machine. It is shiny and red. It has a long arm and a big bucket. It can reach very high and very low. Tom and Anna want to see it closer. + +"Look, Anna, that machine is so expensive!" Tom says. "It must cost a lot of money. I wish I could seat in it and drive it." + +"Me too, Tom. It looks like fun. Maybe we can ask the man who works with it. He is nice. He always waves at us." Anna says. + +They run to the machine and wait for the man to stop. He sees them and smiles. He gets out of the machine and walks to them. + +"Hello, Tom and Anna. Do you like my new machine?" He asks. + +"Yes, we do. It is very expensive and very cool. Can we seat in it, please?" Tom asks. + +"Well, I suppose you can. But only for a little while. And you have to be careful. This machine is not a toy. It is a tool. It can be dangerous if you don't know how to use it." He says. + +He lifts them up and puts them in the machine. He shows them the buttons, the levers, and the horn. He lets them pretend to drive and dig. They have a lot of fun. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very kind. We like your machine very much." Anna says. + +"You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you enjoyed it. But now it's time to go. I have to finish my work. And you have to go back to your parents. They might be worried." He says. + +He takes them out of the machine and puts them on the ground. He waves goodbye and gets back in the machine. He starts to dig and lift and push again. + +Tom and Anna run back to their parents. They tell them about the machine and the man. They are very happy. They love the park and the big machines. +Lily liked to look at the books on the bookshelf. She could not read them, but she liked the pictures and the colors. She saw a book that was unusual. It was very big and had a shiny cover. She wanted to see what was inside. + +She pulled the book from the bookshelf and opened it. But it was not a book. It was a box. And inside the box, there was a toy. It was a toy dragon. It had green scales, yellow eyes, and red wings. Lily was surprised and happy. + +She took the toy dragon out of the box and played with it. She made it fly and roar and breathe fire. She pretended it was her friend. She said, "Hello, dragon. What is your name?" + +The toy dragon moved its head and said, "Hello, Lily. My name is Spark. I am a magic dragon. I was waiting for you to find me. Do you want to have an adventure with me?" + +Lily was amazed and excited. She said, "Yes, yes, yes! I want to have an adventure with you, Spark. Where are we going?" + +Spark said, "We are going to the land of dragons, where you can meet my family and friends. Hold on to me and close your eyes. We are going to start flying now." + +Lily held on to Spark and closed her eyes. She felt the wind and heard the wings. She smiled and said, "This is the best day ever!" +Anna and her mom went to the station. They wanted to see the big trains. Anna liked the trains. They were fast and loud and colorful. She wanted to ride on one. + +"Mom, can we go on a train?" Anna asked. + +"Not today, sweetie. We are just here to watch. Maybe another day we can go on a train," Mom said. + +Anna was sad. She really wanted to go on a train. She saw a train arrive at the station. It was red and shiny. It had many windows and doors. Anna wanted to see inside. + +"Mom, look! A red train! Can we go see it?" Anna asked. + +Mom nodded. "Yes, we can go see it. But we have to be careful. We have to stay close to each other. We have to be obedient and follow the rules. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Anna nodded. She understood. She wanted to be a good girl. She held Mom's hand and walked to the red train. They waited for the people to get off. Then they went inside. Anna was amazed. She saw many seats and bags and lights. She saw a man in a blue uniform. He was the driver. He smiled at Anna and Mom. + +"Hello, little girl. Do you like the train?" He asked. + +Anna nodded. She smiled back. She liked the train. She liked the driver. She was happy. + +Mom thanked the driver. She said they had to go. They said goodbye to the driver and the train. They walked back to the station. Anna was still happy. She had seen a red train. She had been obedient and followed the rules. She had had a fun day with Mom. She hugged Mom and said, "I love you, Mom. And I love trains." +Anna was a curious girl who liked to explore the garden. One day, she saw a big hole in a tree. She wondered what was inside. She climbed up the tree and looked into the hole. She saw a lot of bees and a lot of honey. + +Anna loved honey. She wanted to taste some. She reached her hand into the hole and grabbed a piece of honeycomb. But the bees did not like that. They buzzed and stung her hand. Anna cried out and dropped the honeycomb. She ran down the tree and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, the bees hurt me!" Anna said, showing her hand. + +"Oh, Anna, what did you do?" Mom said, looking at her hand. She saw a red bump and some honey on it. She took a cloth and wiped the honey off. She put some ice on the bump. "You should not touch the bees' honey. It is theirs, not yours. And honey can rot your teeth if you eat too much." + +Anna felt sorry and sad. She did not know that honey was bad for her teeth. She did not know that the bees would be angry. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I wanted to see what was in the hole. I won't do it again." + +Mom hugged her back and said, "It's okay, Anna. I know you were curious. But you have to be careful and respectful of the animals and plants in the garden. They have their own homes and food. You can look at them, but don't touch them. And if you want some honey, I have some in the kitchen. But only a little bit, okay?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She learned her lesson. She thanked her mom and went to the kitchen. She had a little bit of honey on a piece of bread. It was sweet and yummy. She decided to leave the bees and their honey alone. She was still curious, but she was also smart. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer together. Lila is good at soccer. She can kick the ball very hard and fast. Ben is not so good at soccer. He can kick the ball, but not very hard or fast. + +One day, they play soccer with some other kids. Lila scores many goals. She is happy. Ben tries to score goals, but he cannot. He is sad. He is jealous of Lila. He thinks she is better than him. + +He says to Lila, "You are not fair. You always score goals. You never let me score goals. You are a bad friend." + +Lila is surprised. She says to Ben, "I am not a bad friend. I just like to score goals. You can score goals too. You just have to practice more. I can help you if you want." + +Ben is angry. He says to Lila, "I don't want your help. I don't want to play with you anymore. You are a meanie." + +He runs away from Lila. He goes to his home. He cries in his bed. He falls asleep. + +Lila is sad. She does not understand why Ben is mad at her. She likes Ben. She wants to be his friend. She goes to his home. She knocks on his door. His mom opens the door. She says to Lila, "Ben is sleeping. He had a bad day. He was very upset." + +Lila says to Ben's mom, "I am sorry. I did not mean to make him upset. I just wanted to play with him. Can I see him?" + +Ben's mom says to Lila, "You can see him, but you have to be quiet. He is sleeping. Maybe you can talk to him when he wakes up." + +Lila nods. She goes to Ben's room. She sees him sleeping. He looks sad. She feels sorry for him. She whispers to him, "Ben, I am sorry. I am your friend. I like you. Please don't be jealous of me. We can play soccer together. We can have fun. We can score goals. Please wake up and talk to me." + +She waits for him to wake up. She hopes he will be happy. She hopes he will be her friend again. +Lila and Sam went to the park with Mom. They saw a big swing that looked fun. Lila wanted to try it, but Sam was fearful. He said, "No, no, no! The swing is too high and fast. I don't want to seat on it." + +Lila said, "Don't be fearful, Sam. The swing is safe and fun. Mom will push us gently. You can seat with me and hold my hand. We will laugh and feel the wind. Come on, Sam. Let's seat on the swing." + +Sam looked at the swing and then at Lila. He saw that she was brave and happy. He wanted to be brave and happy too. He said, "Okay, Lila. I will seat with you on the swing. But you have to hold my hand tight." + +Lila smiled and said, "Of course, Sam. I will hold your hand tight. Come on, let's go to the swing." They ran to the swing and seat on it. Mom pushed them gently. They felt the swing go up and down. They laughed and felt the wind. Sam was not fearful anymore. He said, "This is fun, Lila. I like the swing. Thank you for being with me." + +Lila said, "You're welcome, Sam. I like the swing too. And I like being with you. You are my best brother." They hugged and smiled. Mom was proud of them. She said, "You are both brave and happy. I love you." They said, "We love you too, Mom." They seat on the swing for a long time. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Lily were playing with their dog, Spot, in the park. They threw a ball and Spot ran after it. Spot was very fast and liked to catch the ball in his mouth. Tom and Lily laughed and clapped when Spot brought the ball back to them. + +But then, a big and mean dog came out of nowhere and ran towards Spot. The big dog barked loudly and tried to bite Spot. Spot was scared and dropped the ball. He ran back to Tom and Lily, but the big dog followed him. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Tom yelled at the big dog. He picked up a stick and waved it in the air. Lily yelled too and hugged Spot. She felt his heel and it was bleeding. The big dog had hurt him. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Lily yelled together. They hoped someone would hear them and come to save them. They were very afraid of the big dog. + +Then, they saw a man running towards them. He was wearing a blue shirt and a badge. He was a park ranger. He had a whistle and a leash. He blew the whistle and the big dog stopped. He looked at the man and ran away. + +"Are you okay, kids?" the man asked Tom and Lily. He was kind and friendly. He knelt down and checked Spot's heel. He had a bandage and some cream in his pocket. He wrapped the bandage around Spot's heel and put some cream on it. "This will make it feel better," he said. + +"Thank you, mister," Tom and Lily said. They were happy and relieved. They hugged the man and Spot. Spot licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was brave and loyal. + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, kids. You did a good job of yelling for help. And you have a very nice dog. What's his name?" + +"His name is Spot," Tom and Lily said. + +"Spot is a great name," the man said. "And he has a great spot on his back. Do you want to play some more with him?" + +"Yes, please," Tom and Lily said. + +"Okay, then. But be careful and stay away from the big dog. He is not nice. He has a tight collar and a mean owner. They don't belong in this park. I will find them and tell them to leave." + +"Okay, mister. Thank you again," Tom and Lily said. + +They threw the ball again and Spot ran after it. He caught it in his mouth and brought it back to them. He was happy and playful. His heel was sore, but he didn't mind. He had Tom and Lily and the man to protect him. He was a lucky dog. +Tom and Mia like to play with their zoom cars. They have many zoom cars of different colors and sizes. They zoom them on the floor, on the table, and on the sofa. They make noises like vroom, beep, and honk. + +One day, they find a big zoom car in the garage. It is old and dirty. It has no wheels, no doors, and no windows. It is covered with rust and dust. Tom and Mia wonder what it is. + +"Is this a zoom car?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. It looks like a zoom car, but it is not shiny and fast. It is dull and slow. It is rotting," Mia says. + +"Maybe it was a zoom car a long time ago, but now it is broken and sad. Maybe someone forgot it here," Tom says. + +"Can we fix it? Can we make it zoom again?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know. It looks very hard to fix. It has many unknown parts. Maybe we need a tool or a book or a helper," Tom says. + +They look around the garage, but they do not see any tool or book or helper. They only see more old and dirty things. They feel sorry for the big zoom car. + +"Maybe we can clean it. Maybe we can make it happy," Mia says. + +"Okay, let's try. Maybe we can find some water and a cloth and a brush," Tom says. + +They look around the garage again, and they find a bucket of water, a rag, and a broom. They start to clean the big zoom car. They wipe the dust, they scrub the rust, and they sweep the dirt. They work hard and have fun. + +The big zoom car looks a little better. It is not so old and dirty. It has some color and some shape. It is not rotting so much. + +"Look, we did it! We cleaned the big zoom car!" Tom says. + +"Yes, we did! We made it happy!" Mia says. + +They hug the big zoom car. They feel proud and happy too. + +The end. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the sand by the sea. They made castles and tunnels and bridges with their buckets and spades. Sometimes they saw fish and crabs and shells in the water. + +One day, they saw something big and gray and scary in the water. It had a long tail and a big mouth with many teeth. It was a shark! + +"Look, Ben, a shark!" Mia said, pointing at the water. + +"Wow, a shark!" Ben said, looking at the water. "Do you think it is friendly?" + +"I don't know," Mia said, feeling scared. "Maybe it is hungry and wants to eat us." + +"No, it doesn't," Ben said, feeling brave. "Maybe it is lonely and wants to play with us." + +"Really?" Mia said, feeling curious. "How do you know?" + +"Because it is an ancient shark," Ben said, making up a story. "It is very old and wise and knows many things. It can talk to us if we let it." + +"Can we let it?" Mia said, feeling excited. "How do we let it?" + +"We have to be very quiet and kind and wave at it," Ben said, feeling clever. "Then it will come closer and say hello." + +"OK, let's try," Mia said, feeling hopeful. They both sat on the sand and smiled and waved at the shark. + +The shark saw them and swam closer. It opened its mouth and said, "Hello, little ones. I am an ancient shark. I have seen many things in the sea. Do you want to hear some stories?" + +Ben and Mia nodded and listened to the shark. The shark told them stories about whales and dolphins and turtles and coral and stars. They learned many things and had fun. They forgot to be scared and became friends with the shark. The shark was happy to have someone to talk to. They played in the sand and the water until the sun went down. Then they said goodbye and went home. They never forgot the ancient shark. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Sara asked Tom. + +"Let's ask the owner first," Tom said. He saw a man sitting on a bench with a leash in his hand. He walked to the man and said, "Hello, sir. Can we touch your dog?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, you can. His name is Max. He likes children. But be gentle, he is old and weak." + +Sara and Tom thanked the man and went to Max. They stroked his fur and scratched his ears. Max licked their faces and made them giggle. + +"You are a good dog, Max," Sara said. + +"Yes, you are," Tom said. + +They played with Max for a while, then they said goodbye to him and the man. They went back to their swing and slide. + +"Max was nice," Sara said. + +"Yes, he was," Tom said. "Maybe we can mention him to Mom and Dad. Maybe they will let us have a dog someday." + +Sara nodded and smiled. She hoped they would. She liked dogs. +Lucy was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and brave. She liked to play with her toys, read her books, and help her mom and dad with chores. But there was one thing that Lucy did not like: going to bed. + +Every night, Lucy had bad dreams that scared her. She saw monsters, ghosts, and dark shadows in her nightmare. She would wake up crying and run to her parents' room. They would hug her and tell her it was okay, but Lucy still felt afraid. + +One night, Lucy's mom had an idea. She gave Lucy a special toy, a soft bunny with a pink bow. She said, "This is your dream buddy. He will protect you from the bad dreams and make you feel safe. He is very brave and strong, just like you. You can talk to him and cuddle him when you go to bed." + +Lucy liked the bunny and named him Fluffy. She thanked her mom and took him to her room. She put him on her pillow and said, "Hi, Fluffy. I'm Lucy. Do you want to be my friend?" Fluffy nodded and smiled. He said, "Hi, Lucy. I'm Fluffy. I'm happy to be your friend. You are a very nice and smart girl. I will always be with you and help you." + +Lucy felt happy and hugged Fluffy. She said, "Thank you, Fluffy. You are very kind and cute. I'm glad you are with me. I hope we don't have bad dreams tonight." Fluffy said, "Don't worry, Lucy. We won't have bad dreams. We will have good dreams. We will dream of fun things, like rainbows, flowers, and candy. And if you ever feel scared, I will encourage you and remind you that you are brave and strong. You can do anything, Lucy. You are a big girl." + +Lucy smiled and said, "You are right, Fluffy. I am a big girl. And you are a great dream buddy. I love you, Fluffy." Fluffy said, "I love you too, Lucy." They snuggled together and closed their eyes. They fell asleep and had good dreams. Lucy did not have any more nightmares. She was happy and independent. And Fluffy was always by her side. +Sara and Tom like to play store. They have a big box and some toys and books. They put the box in the yard and make a sign that says "Sara and Tom's Store". They take turns to be the seller and the buyer. + +One day, Sara is the seller and Tom is the buyer. He comes to the box and looks at the toys and books. He sees a ball that he likes. It is blue like the sky. He says to Sara, "How much is the blue ball?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She likes the blue ball too. She says, "The blue ball is five cents." + +Tom says, "That is too much. I only have three cents." He shows Sara his coins. + +Sara says, "Sorry, the blue ball is five cents. You can buy something else." + +Tom looks sad. He really wants the blue ball. He says, "Please, Sara, can I have the blue ball for three cents? It is my favorite color." + +Sara looks at Tom. She sees that he is sad. She remembers that he is her friend. She says, "OK, Tom, you can have the blue ball for three cents. But you have to share it with me sometimes." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a nice seller. And a good friend. I will share the blue ball with you." + +He gives Sara his coins and takes the blue ball. He and Sara play with the blue ball in the yard. They have fun. They look at the sky and see that it is blue too. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of paper and some crayons. They like to draw and cut out shapes. Lily makes a star, Ben makes a circle. + +"Look at my star!" Lily says. "It has five points. It is shiny and yellow." + +"Look at my circle!" Ben says. "It is round and red. It can roll and spin." + +They show each other their shapes. They are happy and proud. + +Then they see a hairy spider on the grass. It has eight legs and two eyes. It is black and scary. + +"Ah!" Lily screams. "A spider! I don't like spiders. They are creepy and crawly." + +"Ah!" Ben screams. "A spider! I don't like spiders. They are hairy and spiky." + +They drop their paper shapes and run away. The spider picks up the circle and spins a web. It likes the circle. It is round and red. It can roll and spin. +Lily liked to number her vegetables. She had a red plate with many different vegetables on it. She counted them one by one. One carrot, two peas, three corns, four beans, five tomatoes. She was very happy. + +She saw her brother Max come into the kitchen. He was hungry and wanted a snack. He saw Lily's red plate and reached for it. "Hey, that's mine!" Lily shouted. "Don't touch my vegetables!" + +But Max did not listen. He grabbed the plate and ran away. Lily chased him, but he was too fast. He ran into the living room and tripped over a toy. The plate flew out of his hands and crashed on the floor. The vegetables scattered everywhere. + +Lily and Max both started to cry. Their mom came and saw the mess. She was very angry. She scolded them for being naughty and wasteful. She made them pick up the vegetables and throw them in the trash. Then she sent them to their rooms without any snack. + +Lily and Max felt very sorry. They wished they had shared the vegetables instead of fighting over them. They learned a hard lesson that day. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing outside in the snow. They liked to make snowballs and throw them at each other. They laughed and ran and had fun. + +But then they saw a big dog coming towards them. The dog was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. It barked and growled and looked angry. Lily and Ben were fearful. They did not know the dog and they did not like it. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. He grabbed Lily's hand and they ran to the house. The dog chased them and got closer and closer. Lily and Ben screamed. They were scared and wanted to be safe. + +They reached the door and opened it. They ran inside and slammed it shut. The dog could not get in. It barked and scratched at the door, but it could not break it. Lily and Ben hugged each other and cried. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" they called. Mommy came and saw them. She saw the dog outside and heard it. She was angry and worried. + +"Who is that dog? Why is it here? Are you okay, my babies?" she asked. She hugged Lily and Ben and kissed them. She made them feel better. + +She called the dog's owner and told him to come and get his dog. She told him to keep his dog on a leash and away from her children. She said the dog was bad and dangerous. + +The dog's owner came and took his dog away. He said he was sorry and that his dog had escaped from his yard. He said he would be more careful. + +Lily and Ben watched from the window as the dog left. They were glad and relieved. They did not want to see the dog again. They wanted to play in the snow, but only with each other. They loved each other and their mommy. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Mia liked to play pirates. They had a big box that was their ship. They put on hats and scarves and pretended to sail on the sea. They looked for treasure on islands and in caves. + +One day, they found a map in the box. It had a big X on it. They followed the map to a corner of the room. There was a pile of pillows and blankets. They moved them away and saw a shiny chest. + +"Wow, look!" Tom said. "We found the treasure!" + +They were very excited. They wanted to see what was inside the chest. They tried to open it, but it was locked. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. + +"Maybe we can pull it open," Mia said. She grabbed one side of the chest and Tom grabbed the other. They pulled and pulled, but the chest did not open. + +They pulled harder and harder, but the chest still did not open. They pulled so hard that they fell down. The chest slid across the floor and hit the wall. It made a loud noise. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "We made a mess." + +They heard footsteps coming. It was their mom. She saw the chest and the pillows and the blankets and the map. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We were playing pirates," Mia said. "We found the treasure, but we could not open it." + +Mom smiled. She picked up the chest and shook it. It rattled. She took out a key from her pocket and unlocked the chest. She opened it and showed them what was inside. + +It was full of candy and toys and stickers and books. + +"Surprise!" she said. "This is your treasure. I made it for you. Do you like it?" + +Tom and Mia gasped. They were very happy. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They took out the candy and the toys and the stickers and the books. They shared them with each other and played with them. + +They had the best pirate adventure ever. +Lily loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Rose. Rose had long hair, a pink dress, and a delicate face. Lily liked to brush her hair, dress her up, and talk to her. + +One day, Lily's big brother Tom came to her room. He saw Lily playing with Rose and said, "Can I see your doll?" Lily did not want to share. She said, "No, she is mine. Go away." Tom felt angry. He said, "You are mean. I will teach you a lesson." He grabbed Rose from Lily's hands and ran away. + +Lily cried and ran after him. She urged him to give back her doll. She said, "Please, please, Tom. Give me Rose. She is my friend. Don't hurt her." Tom did not listen. He ran to the kitchen and threw Rose in the trash. He said, "There. Now you have no doll. That's what you get for being selfish." + +Lily was shocked and sad. She ran to the trash and tried to get Rose out. But it was too late. Rose was covered with dirt, food, and bugs. Her hair was tangled, her dress was torn, and her face was broken. Lily sobbed and hugged her doll. She said, "I'm sorry, Rose. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Tom saw Lily crying and felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean. I didn't mean to break your doll. Can you forgive me?" Lily looked at him with tears in her eyes. She said, "No. You are bad. You hurt Rose. You hurt me. I don't like you." She ran to her room and slammed the door. Tom felt sad and guilty. He wished he could take back what he did. But he couldn't. He had ruined Lily's doll and their friendship. +Sara is a daughter. She likes to play with her toys and her dog. She has a mom and a dad who love her very much. + +One day, mom and dad tell Sara that they have to leave for a while. They have to go to a place where they work. They say they will come back soon. + +Sara feels sad. She does not want mom and dad to leave. She wants to play with them. She says, "Please don't leave me. I will miss you." + +Mom and dad hug Sara and kiss her. They say, "We love you, Sara. We will miss you too. But we have to leave for a little bit. You will be okay. You will stay with grandma. She will take care of you and play with you. She will make you yummy food and read you stories. You will have fun with grandma." + +Sara likes grandma. She knows grandma is nice and fun. But she still feels sad. She says, "But I want you to stay with me. I want you to read me stories and make me yummy food." + +Mom and dad smile and say, "We will read you stories and make you yummy food when we come back. We promise. We will not be gone for long. You are a big girl. You are brave and smart and kind. You are ready to stay with grandma. You can do it. We are proud of you." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She wants to make mom and dad proud. She wants to be a big girl. She wants to be brave and smart and kind. She says, "Okay. I will stay with grandma. I will be ready. I will have fun. But please come back soon. I love you." + +Mom and dad say, "We love you too, Sara. We will come back soon. Goodbye, sweetie. Have a good time with grandma." + +Mom and dad leave. Sara waves goodbye. She feels a little sad, but also a little excited. She goes to grandma and hugs her. She says, "Hi, grandma. I am ready to play with you." +Lily was a stubborn girl. She did not like to do what her mom and dad said. She liked to do what she wanted. One day, she wanted to bring her doll to the park. Her mom said no. She said the doll was too big and too dirty. She said Lily could bring a ball or a book instead. + +But Lily did not listen. She hid the doll in her backpack. She thought her mom would not see. She was wrong. When they got to the park, her mom opened the backpack. She saw the doll. She was not happy. She said Lily had to go back home. She said Lily was naughty. + +Lily was sad. She did not want to go back home. She wanted to play in the park. She said she was sorry. She said she would not bring the doll again. She said she would bring a ball or a book next time. Her mom looked at her. She saw Lily's big eyes and small tears. She felt sorry for Lily. + +She said Lily could stay in the park. She said Lily could play with the doll for a little while. But she said Lily had to be careful. She said the doll could get lost or broken. She said Lily had to share with other kids. Lily nodded. She said thank you. She said she loved her mom. + +They hugged. Then they went to the playground. Lily played with the doll and the other kids. She had fun. She learned a lesson. She learned to listen to her mom and dad. She learned to be less stubborn. She learned to be more happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play and talk. One day, they find a big pack of gum in the park. They are very happy. + +"Look, Sara, gum!" Tom says. "We can chew and blow bubbles." + +"Yes, Tom, let's chew some gum," Sara says. "But we have to share with the others." + +They open the pack and take two pieces each. They put the gum in their mouths and start to chew. They make funny faces and noises. They try to blow bubbles. + +Sara blows a big bubble. It is pink and round. She smiles. Tom blows a bigger bubble. It is blue and shiny. He laughs. + +But then, something bad happens. Tom's bubble pops. The gum sticks to his face and hair. He cries. + +"Help, Sara, help! The gum is on me. It hurts. How can I get it off?" + +Sara feels sorry for Tom. She thinks hard. She remembers what her mom told her. + +"Don't worry, Tom, I know what to do. We need some ice. Ice can make the gum hard. Then we can pull it off. Come, let's go to the shop. They have ice there." + +They run to the shop. They see a nice lady. She is the shopkeeper. She works in the shop. She sells things. + +"Hello, kids, what can I do for you?" she asks. + +"Please, lady, can we have some ice?" Sara asks. "My friend has gum on his face and hair. We need ice to get it off." + +The lady looks at Tom. She sees the gum. She feels sorry for him. She thinks he is charming. + +"Of course, you can have some ice," she says. "Here, take this bag. It has ice inside. But be careful, it is cold. And next time, be careful with the gum. It can make a mess." + +"Thank you, lady, you are very kind," Sara says. "We will be careful with the gum. We will share it with the others." + +They take the bag of ice and go back to the park. They put the ice on the gum. The gum becomes hard. They pull it off. Tom is free. He is happy. + +"Thank you, Sara, you are a good friend," he says. "You helped me with the gum. You are smart." + +"You're welcome, Tom, you are a good friend, too," she says. "You shared the gum with me. You are funny." + +They hug and smile. They are friends. They like to play and talk. They still have some gum. They chew and blow bubbles. But they are careful. They don't want to have gum on their faces and hair again. They have fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very high and has a zip at the end. Tom and Mia want to try it. + +"Can we go on the slide, please?" Mia asks her mom. + +"Okay, but be careful. It is very fast and you have to hold on tight," her mom says. + +Tom and Mia climb up the stairs. They are excited and a little scared. They sit on the slide and hold each other's hands. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom says. + +They slide down very fast. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream. They reach the zip and fly through the air. They land on a big cushion. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Mia says. + +"Let's do it again!" Tom says. + +They run back to the stairs. But then they see a big cloud. It covers the sun and makes the sky dark. They hear thunder and see lightning. They feel rain on their skin. + +"Oh no, it is a storm!" Mia says. + +"Let's go back to mom!" Tom says. + +They run to their mom. She has an umbrella and a coat. She hugs them and zips their coat. + +"Don't worry, it is just a little rain. We can come back another day," she says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They are wet and cold, but they are happy. They had a lot of fun on the slide. They hope the sun will come back soon. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. The dog has a ball in his mouth. + +"Hi, dog!" Ben says. "Can we play with you?" + +The dog wags his tail. He drops the ball. He wants to play, too. + +Ben and Lily take turns to throw the ball. The dog runs and catches it. He brings it back. He makes a funny sound. He goes "woof, woof, woof!" + +Ben and Lily laugh. They like the sound. They think the dog is funny and nice. + +The dog is tough. He can run fast and jump high. He can catch the ball in the air. He is not afraid of anything. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They have a new friend. They play with the dog until it is time to go home. + +"Bye, dog!" Ben and Lily say. "Thank you for playing with us!" + +The dog wags his tail. He makes the sound again. He goes "woof, woof, woof!" + +Ben and Lily laugh. They wave to the dog. They hope to see him again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch videos. But sometimes they fight over what to watch. Lily likes princesses and Ben likes cars. + +One day, they are in the living room with their mom. Mom says they can watch one video before lunch. Lily and Ben run to the TV and grab the remote. They both want to choose the video. + +"I want to watch princesses!" Lily says. + +"No, I want to watch cars!" Ben says. + +They pull the remote and yell at each other. Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She is not happy. + +"Stop fighting, Lily and Ben!" Mom says. "You need to share and take turns. Fighting is not nice. Why don't you watch something you both like?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They think for a moment. They remember a video they both like. It is about animals. The animals are funny and cute. They make Lily and Ben laugh. + +"OK, Mom," Lily says. "We can watch animals." + +"Me too," Ben says. "Animals are cool." + +They give the remote to Mom. Mom puts on the video. Lily and Ben sit on the couch and watch the animals. They smile and giggle. Mom sits with them and hugs them. She is happy. + +The living room is peaceful. Lily and Ben are good twins. They learned to share and take turns. They enjoyed the video. They love Mom. Mom loves them. +Lily likes to help her mom in the garden. She likes to dig and water and watch the plants grow. She likes to pick the flowers and smell them. But her favorite thing is to pick the radishes. They are red and round and crunchy. + +One day, Lily and her mom go to the garden. They see that the radishes are big and ready to eat. Lily is happy. She runs to the radish patch and pulls one out of the ground. She holds it in her hand and smiles. + +But then, she sees a big rabbit. The rabbit is hungry. It hops to the radish patch and looks at Lily. It wants to eat her radish. Lily is scared. She does not want to share her radish. She holds it tight and says, "No, rabbit, this is my radish!" + +The rabbit does not listen. It jumps at Lily and tries to grab her radish. Lily and the rabbit tug and pull and fight over the radish. They tear the radish in half. Lily and the rabbit each have a piece of radish. They look at each other and stop fighting. + +Lily and the rabbit are both sad. They do not like to tear the radish. They do not like to fight. They want to be friends. Lily looks at her piece of radish and thinks. She has an idea. She breaks her piece of radish in half and gives one half to the rabbit. She says, "Here, rabbit, you can have some of my radish. I am sorry for fighting with you." + +The rabbit looks at Lily and smiles. It takes the piece of radish and nibbles it. It says, "Thank you, Lily, you are very kind. I am sorry for fighting with you, too." The rabbit and Lily share the radish and eat it together. They are happy. They are friends. They go to the garden and pick more radishes. They share them with each other and with Lily's mom. They have a radish party. They have fun. +Ben and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. Mom said she had a surprise for them. She told them to sit at the table and wait. + +"What is it, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"You will see, Ben. It is something you both like," Mom said. + +She brought a big pot to the table. She opened the lid and steam came out. Ben and Lily smelled something good. Mom scooped some food onto their plates. It was potato soup! + +"Wow, potato soup!" Lily said. "I love potato soup!" + +"Me too!" Ben said. "Can we taste it, Mom?" + +"Yes, you can. But be careful, it is hot," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily blew on their spoons and tasted the soup. It was amazing! It was creamy and salty and had bits of carrot and cheese. They slurped and smiled and said thank you to Mom. + +Mom was happy to see them enjoy her soup. She said, "You're welcome, Ben and Lily. I'm glad you like it. Potato soup is my favorite too." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside, but today it is raining. They are bored in their room. They look at the window and see a big cross on the hill. The cross is white and shiny. + +"Let's go to the cross!" Tom says. "Maybe we can find something fun there." + +"But it is raining!" Sam says. "And mom said we have to stay inside." + +Tom does not listen. He puts on his coat and his boots. He opens the door and runs outside. Sam follows him. He does not want to be alone. + +They run across the street and up the hill. The rain is cold and wet. The cross is far and high. They are tired and hungry. But they keep running. + +They reach the cross. It is big and hard. There is nothing fun there. Only a sign that says "Do not touch". + +Tom is angry. He kicks the cross. He hears a loud beep. He sees a red light. He feels a shock. + +"Tom!" Sam screams. + +The cross is a trap. It is not for fun. It is for bad people. It has a bomb inside. + +The bomb goes off. It makes a big boom. It throws Tom and Sam in the air. It hurts them a lot. + +Mom hears the boom. She looks out the window. She sees smoke and fire. She sees Tom and Sam. They are not moving. + +She cries and cries. She runs to them. But it is too late. + +They are gone. +Tim and Amy are playing with clay. They like to make different shapes and animals with the clay. They also like to feel the texture of the clay. It is soft and smooth and sometimes sticky. + +"Look, I made a snake!" Tim says, showing Amy his long and thin clay snake. "It is fast and can slither on the ground." + +"That is a good snake, Tim," Amy says. "But I made a turtle. It is slow and can hide in its shell." She shows Tim her round and green clay turtle. + +"Can I touch your turtle, Amy?" Tim asks. "I want to feel its texture. Is it hard or soft?" + +"OK, Tim, you can touch my turtle," Amy says. "But be gentle. Don't squish it or break it." + +Tim reaches for Amy's turtle and feels its texture. It is hard and bumpy on the shell, but soft and smooth on the head and legs. + +"Your turtle has a nice texture, Amy," Tim says. "It is different from my snake. Can I show you how fast my snake can slither?" + +"OK, Tim, you can show me your snake," Amy says. "But don't let it bite my turtle. That would hurt." + +Tim nods and puts his snake on the ground. He moves his hand behind the snake and makes it slither fast. Amy watches and claps her hands. + +"Wow, your snake is very fast, Tim," Amy says. "But my turtle is safe in its shell. It is not afraid of your snake." + +Tim and Amy smile and hug each other. They are happy to play with clay and share their shapes and animals. They like to feel the texture of clay and make fast and slow things. They are good friends. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play outside. One day, they found a gun in the grass. Ben picked it up and looked at it. Sam said, "Put it down, Ben. It is bad. It can hurt you." + +Ben did not listen. He was ignorant. He thought the gun was a toy. He said, "No, Sam. It is fun. Watch me. I can make a loud noise." He pointed the gun at the sky and pulled the trigger. + +BANG! + +The gun made a very loud noise. Ben and Sam were scared. They dropped the gun and ran away. They did not see the bird that fell from the sky. The bird was dead. The gun had killed it. + +The next day, Ben and Sam went to walk with their mom. They saw the bird on the ground. It was still dead. It had blood on its feathers. Ben and Sam felt sad. They remembered the gun. They wished they had listened to Sam. They learned a lesson. Guns are not toys. Guns are bad. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a box of matches on the table. Tom wanted to see what they could do. He took one match and tried to make it shine. + +"Look, Lily, I can make fire!" he said. + +Lily was scared. She knew fire was hot and could hurt. She told Tom to stop. + +"Tom, no! Fire is bad. Put it down!" she said. + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to see more fire. He took another match and rubbed it on the box. It shone too. He smiled and held both matches in his hand. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew. The matches flew out of Tom's hand and landed on the grass. The grass caught fire. Tom and Lily screamed. + +"Help! Help! Fire!" they shouted. + +Mom and Dad heard them and ran outside. They saw the fire and grabbed the hose. They sprayed water on the fire and put it out. They were angry and scared. + +"Tom, Lily, what did you do?" Mom asked. + +Tom and Lily cried. They told Mom and Dad what happened. They said they were sorry. + +Mom and Dad hugged them and calmed them down. They explained to them why matches were dangerous and how fire could hurt them and others. They told them to never play with matches again. + +"Matches are not toys. They are tools. Only grown-ups can use them safely. You have to be careful and listen to us. Do you understand?" Dad said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They said they would never play with matches again. They said they loved Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad smiled and kissed them. They said they loved them too. They said they were glad they were safe. They said they were proud of Lily for trying to stop Tom. + +They all went inside and had some cookies and milk. It was a mild day. The sun shone in the sky. But Tom and Lily knew that the best shine was the shine of love. +Tommy likes to make things with dough. He has many colors of dough and he can make animals, cars, and stars. He likes to show his mom and dad what he makes. + +One day, Tommy finds a new dough in his box. It is white and soft and shiny. He wonders what it is. He takes some of it and makes a ball. He puts the ball on his table and looks at it. It glows in the dark. Tommy is surprised and happy. He makes more balls and puts them on his table. He turns off the light and sees them glow. He smiles and claps. + +He wants to show his mom and dad his glowing balls. He picks up one of them and runs to the living room. He sees his mom and dad on the couch. They are watching TV. He says, "Look, look, what I made!" He holds up the glowing ball. + +His mom and dad turn to him and see the ball. They are nervous. They say, "Tommy, where did you get that dough? That is not dough. That is a glow stick. It is not for playing. It can be dangerous. Put it down and come here." + +Tommy is confused and scared. He does not understand. He thinks he did something bad. He drops the ball and runs to his mom and dad. They hug him and tell him it is OK. They explain to him what a glow stick is and why he should not touch it. They say they are sorry for yelling at him. They say they love him and they are proud of him for being creative. + +They take him back to his room and help him clean up the dough and the glow sticks. They give him some new dough and some stickers. They tell him he can make anything he wants with them. They turn on the light and watch him make new things. They see him smile and laugh. They are happy. +One day, a little boy named Tom was looking at the stars with his dad. He asked his dad, "What are those bright dots in the sky?" + +"Those are stars, Tom. They are very far away, but they make light for us to see at night. They are part of the universe," his dad said. + +"What is the universe, dad?" Tom asked. + +"The universe is everything that exists, Tom. It is very big and very old. It has many stars, planets, moons, and other things that we don't know yet. The universe is mighty and wonderful," his dad said. + +Tom was amazed by his dad's words. He wanted to learn more about the universe. He said, "Dad, can we go to the moon someday?" + +"Maybe, Tom. Maybe someday we can go to the moon and see the stars closer. But for now, we can enjoy them from here. And we can remember how lucky we are to live in the universe," his dad said. + +Tom nodded and smiled. He hugged his dad and said, "I love you, dad. And I love the universe." + +"I love you too, Tom. And I love the universe too," his dad said. They kept looking at the stars and dreaming of the moon. +Tom and Lily were young twins who liked to race each other. They raced on their bikes, on their feet, and even on their scooters. They always wanted to be the first to reach the park, the store, or the school. + +One day, they went to visit their grandma who lived far away. They took a taxi with their mom. The taxi driver was nice and drove fast. Tom and Lily looked out the window and saw many cars, buses, and trucks on the road. They decided to play a game. They would race the other vehicles and see who could spot more of them. + +"Look, I see a red car!" Tom shouted. + +"I see a blue bus!" Lily replied. + +They kept counting and pointing at the vehicles they saw. They did not notice that their mom was trying to talk to the taxi driver. They did not hear that the taxi driver was getting annoyed by their noise. They did not see that the traffic was getting worse and that the taxi driver had to slow down and stop. + +"Be quiet, kids!" the taxi driver said. "You are making too much noise and distracting me. I need to focus on the road and find a way to get to your grandma's house. You are not racing anyone. You are just being rude and silly." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They realized that they had been rude and silly. They apologized to the taxi driver and their mom. They stopped playing their game and sat quietly. They learned that racing is not always fun and that they should be respectful and polite to others. They also learned that sometimes it is better to enjoy the ride and the view than to compete and count. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They have a big box of cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make races and noises with them. + +"Look, I have a red car. It is very fast and loud," Ben says, zooming his car on the grass. + +"I have a blue car. It is very light and smooth," Anna says, sliding her car on the path. + +They decide to make a race to see whose car is better. They find a big hill and put their cars at the top. They count to three and let their cars go. + +"Go, go, go!" they shout, running after their cars. + +But the hill is too steep and bumpy. The cars bounce and roll and scatter in different directions. Some cars go into the bushes, some cars go into the flowers, some cars go into the pond. + +"Oh no, where are our cars?" Anna and Ben say, looking around. + +They start to look for their cars, but they can't find them all. They find some cars in the mud, some cars in the leaves, some cars in the water. + +"Look, I found my blue car. It is wet and dirty, but it still works," Anna says, picking up her car. + +"I found my red car. It is scratched and bent, but it still makes noise," Ben says, holding his car. + +They are happy to find their cars, but they are sad to lose the others. They wonder if they can ever find them again. + +"Maybe we can ask Mom and Dad to help us," Anna says. + +"Maybe we can use a pass to get them back," Ben says. + +"A pass? What is a pass?" Anna asks. + +"A pass is a magic word that makes things happen. Like 'please' or 'thank you'," Ben says. + +"Really? How do you use a pass?" Anna asks. + +"You just say it and wish for something. Like this: 'Pass, pass, please bring back our cars'," Ben says. + +They close their eyes and say the pass together. They hope it works. They open their eyes and look around. + +They see something shiny and light in the sun. They see their cars. All of them. They are back on the hill, clean and whole. + +"Wow, it worked! The pass worked!" Anna and Ben say, running to the hill. + +They hug their cars and each other. They are very happy. + +"Thank you, pass. Thank you, magic," they say. + +They decide to play with their cars on the hill, but more carefully. They don't want to lose them again. They have fun and laugh. They love their cars and their pass. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She pretended to be the mommy and the dolls were her children. She gave them names and clothes and toys. + +One day, she decided to feed her dolls some soup. She had a small pot and a spoon and some water. She put the pot on the stove and pretended to cook. She said, "Soup is ready, children. Come and eat." + +She took the pot and the spoon and went to the dining room. She saw her brother Ben playing with her mop. He was swinging it around and making noises. He knocked over a chair and a lamp. Anna was angry. She said, "Ben, stop it! That is my mop. You are making a mess. Go away!" + +Ben did not listen. He said, "No, this is my sword. I am a knight. I am fighting a dragon. You are not the boss of me." + +He swung the mop again and hit the pot. The water spilled all over the floor and the table. Anna cried. She said, "Ben, you are mean. You ruined my soup. You made my dolls wet. You are a bad brother." + +Ben felt sorry. He said, "I am sorry, Anna. I did not mean to. I was just playing. Here, let me help you." + +He put down the mop and picked up a towel. He dried the floor and the table and the dolls. He said, "There, all better. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna smiled. She said, "Okay, but you have to be nice. And you have to share. And you have to do what I say." + +Ben nodded. He said, "Okay, okay. You are the bossy mommy. And I am the good knight. And we are friends." + +They hugged and played together. They had fun. They forgot about the soup. +Tom was a boy who liked to make things. He had a box of old toys and parts that he used to create new things. One day, he found a big bell in the box. He thought it would be fun to make a bell that could ring very loud. + +He looked for something to attach the bell to. He saw a toy car that had a powerful motor. He thought that the motor could make the bell swing and ring. He used some tape and string to attach the bell to the car. He was very proud of his work. + +He took his bell car outside to show his friends. He turned on the motor and the bell started to swing and ring. It was very loud and noisy. His friends came to see what was making the sound. They liked his bell car and wanted to try it. They took turns to drive the bell car around the yard. They had a lot of fun with the bell car. + +But then, Tom's mom came out. She heard the bell car and did not like it. She said it was too loud and annoying. She told Tom to stop the bell car and take it inside. She said he could not play with it anymore. Tom was sad and angry. He liked his bell car and did not want to stop. He thought his mom was not fair. + +He took his bell car inside and put it in his room. He decided to wait until his mom was not looking and then sneak out with his bell car. He wanted to play with it some more and show it to more friends. He thought his bell car was the best thing he ever made. He did not care if it was loud and noisy. He thought it was fun and cool. He loved his bell car. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big shiny thing on the grass. It was made of steel. It had wheels and buttons and wires. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a toy," Tom said. + +They went closer to the steel thing. They touched it. It was cold and hard. They pushed some buttons. Nothing happened. + +"Maybe it is broken," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it is sleeping," Tom said. + +They decided to wake it up. They shouted at it. They kicked it. They pulled some wires. + +Suddenly, the steel thing made a loud noise. It moved. It flashed. It opened a hole. It shot a beam of light. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away. They hid behind a tree. + +The steel thing stopped. It was quiet. It was harmless. It was a robot. It was lonely. It wanted to play. It did not know how to make friends. + +It looked at Tom and Lily. It thought. It said: + +"Hello. I am Robo. Do you want to play with me?" +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big skeleton of a dinosaur. It was very old and some bones were broken. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It is so big and scary!" + +"I like it," Lily said. "But it is sad that it is broken. Can we fix it?" + +Tom and Lily looked around. They saw some sticks, stones and leaves. They decided to use them to fix the skeleton. + +They worked hard and had fun. They put sticks where the bones were missing. They used stones to make the teeth and eyes. They covered the skeleton with leaves to make it look nice. + +They were very proud of their work. They showed it to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. + +"Look what we did!" Tom and Lily said. "We fixed the dinosaur!" + +Mom and dad smiled and clapped. They were very happy and proud of their children. + +"That is very generous of you," mom said. "You helped the dinosaur feel better." + +"Yes, you did a good job," dad said. "You used your imagination and creativity." + +Tom and Lily hugged their mom and dad. They learned that it is good to fix things that are broken and to be generous to others. They also learned that they can have fun with simple things. They loved the dinosaur and the park. +Sara likes to sort her toys. She has a big box with many toys. She puts the dolls in one corner, the cars in another corner, the blocks in a third corner and the books in a fourth corner. She is very good at sorting. + +One day, Sara has a new toy. It is a puzzle. It has many pieces that make a picture of a farm. Sara wants to sort the puzzle pieces. She looks at the box and sees the picture. She tries to find the pieces that match the picture. + +But the puzzle is hard. Sara cannot sort the pieces. She gets sad. She does not know what to do. She puts her head on the box and cries. + +Mama hears Sara crying. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the puzzle and the pieces. She hugs Sara and says, "Don't cry, Sara. I can help you. We can sort the puzzle together. You are very helpful. You can find the pieces that have the same color or shape. I can show you where to put them. We can make the picture of the farm." + +Sara smiles and wipes her tears. She says, "Thank you, Mama. You are very helpful too. I like to sort with you. I like the puzzle. It is fun." Mama and Sara sort the puzzle together. They find the pieces that have the sky, the grass, the barn, the animals and the farmer. They put them in the right places. They make the picture of the farm. They are happy. They hug and say, "We did it!" +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Sara wanted to go first, but Ben said no. He said he was bigger and faster. Sara was sad and angry. + +"Let me go first, please!" Sara said. + +"No, I go first!" Ben said. + +They started to push and pull. They did not answer the other kids who wanted to play too. They did not see the sun was very bright and hot. + +A lady came to the park. She had pink sunglasses on her face. She saw Sara and Ben fighting. She walked to them and said: + +"Hello, kids. Why are you fighting?" + +Sara and Ben stopped and looked at her. They liked her pink sunglasses. They wanted to have them too. + +"We want to go on the slide, but he/she won't let me!" they said. + +The lady smiled and said: + +"I see. But do you know that fighting is not nice? You can hurt each other and make each other sad. And you can miss the fun of playing with other kids. Why don't you take turns and share the slide? Then you can both have fun and be happy." + +Sara and Ben thought about it. They realized the lady was right. Fighting was not nice. Taking turns and sharing was nice. They said sorry to each other and to the other kids. They decided to play together and let everyone have a turn on the slide. + +The lady was happy to see them. She said: + +"Good job, kids. You are very smart and kind. Do you want to try my pink sunglasses? They can protect your eyes from the sun." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They were excited. The lady gave them her pink sunglasses. They put them on and said: + +"Wow, we look cool!" + +They thanked the lady and gave her a hug. They ran to the slide and played with the other kids. They had a lot of fun. They learned that fighting is not nice, and taking turns and sharing is nice. And they learned that pink sunglasses are cool. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings. They go high and low, and laugh and shout. + +One day, they see a big vehicle in the park. It is red and shiny. It has a long ladder and a loud siren. It is a fire truck. Lily and Max are amazed. They want to see it closer. + +They run to the fire truck. A fireman is there. He smiles and says hello. He asks them if they want to see the fire truck. Lily and Max nod and say yes. The fireman lets them sit in the front seat. He shows them the buttons and the horn. He tells them about his job. He says he helps people and animals when there is a fire. + +Lily and Max think the fireman is very brave and kind. They thank him for showing them the fire truck. They say goodbye and run back to the swings. They swing again, and talk about the amazing vehicle they saw. They are very happy. They are best friends. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to play marry. They put on their best clothes and found some flowers and rings. They asked Lily's big sister to be the one who said the words. + +"You are now married," Lily's big sister said. "You may kiss the bride." + +Lily and Ben smiled and kissed each other on the cheek. They were very happy. + +But then, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a big truck that crashed into a car. There was smoke and fire and people screaming. It was an emergency. + +Lily and Ben ran outside to see what happened. They saw the truck driver get out of his truck. He had a mask and a gun. He was a bad man. He was robbing the car. + +The car belonged to a mysterious man who had a lot of money and jewels. The bad man wanted to take them all. He saw Lily and Ben and pointed his gun at them. + +"Give me your rings," he said. "They look shiny and expensive." + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want to give their rings. They were their pretend marry rings. They loved them. + +They shook their heads and held each other's hands. The bad man got angry. He shot his gun at them. + +Lily and Ben fell to the ground. They were hurt. They were bleeding. They were dying. + +They looked at each other and said, "I love you." + +Then they closed their eyes and did not wake up. + +The end. +Anna is a doctor. She helps people who are sick or hurt. She works in a big house with many rooms. The rooms have beds and machines. Anna wears a white coat and a mask. + +One day, Anna enters a room. There is a patient in the bed. The patient is a girl. She has a bandage on her arm. She looks sad and scared. + +"Hello, I am Anna. I am your doctor. What is your name?" Anna says. + +The girl says, "I am Lily. I fell from my bike. I hurt my arm. It hurts a lot." + +Anna says, "I am sorry, Lily. I will help you. I will look at your arm and give you some medicine. The medicine will make you feel better. It will not hurt. You are very brave." + +Anna takes a small bottle and a needle. She puts some medicine in the needle. She says, "This is a regular needle. It is very small and thin. It will not hurt much. Can you count to three with me?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I can." + +Anna says, "One, two, three." She puts the needle in Lily's arm. Lily feels a little pinch. She says, "Ow." + +Anna says, "Good job, Lily. You did it. The medicine is in your arm. It will make you feel better soon. You are a very good patient." + +Lily says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a very nice doctor." + +Anna says, "You are welcome, Lily. I will come back later to check on you. Do you want a sticker?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please. I like stickers." + +Anna gives Lily a sticker. It has a flower on it. Lily smiles. She puts the sticker on her bandage. She says, "It is pretty." + +Anna says, "It is very pretty. Just like you. I hope you feel better soon. Bye, Lily." + +Anna leaves the room. She goes to help other patients. She likes her job. She likes to help people. She is a good doctor. +Lily was a girl who liked to splash in the water. She had a big tub in her backyard where she could play with her toys and make waves. She was happy and calm when she splashed. + +One day, her brother Tom came to the tub. He wanted to splash too, but he was not calm. He was loud and rough. He threw his toys in the water and made big splashes that wet Lily and her toys. Lily did not like that. She asked him to stop. + +"Tom, stop! You are making me wet and sad. You are ruining my toys. Go away!" Lily said. + +"No, I won't stop. I like to splash. This is fun. You go away!" Tom said. + +They both got angry and started to splash each other. The water got dirty and the toys got broken. They both cried and yelled. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the tub. She saw the mess and the tears. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing? Why are you fighting? This is not how you play. You need to share and be nice. Say sorry to each other and clean up the tub." Mom said. + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They helped Mom clean up the tub and the toys. They learned to splash in a calm and fun way. They were happy again. +Annie and her grandma like to sew. Grandma has a big box of thread in many colors. Annie likes to look at the thread and touch it. She thinks it is pretty and soft. + +One day, Annie and her grandma are sewing a dress for Annie's doll. Grandma shows Annie how to use the needle and the thread. Annie tries to copy her, but it is hard. She makes a knot in the thread and gets stuck. + +"Help, Grandma, help!" Annie cries. "The thread is bad. It does not want to sew." + +Grandma smiles and hugs Annie. "The thread is not bad, Annie. It is just tangled. You have to be gentle and patient with the thread. It is elderly, like me. It has been in the box for a long time. It needs some love and care." + +Grandma helps Annie to untangle the thread and to sew the dress. Annie is happy and proud. She thanks Grandma and gives her a kiss. She says, "I love you, Grandma. And I love the thread, too. It is elderly, but it is beautiful." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide. They also liked to look at the sky and the clouds. Sometimes they saw birds and planes. + +"Look, Lily, the sun is very big and bright today!" Ben said, pointing at the yellow ball in the blue sky. + +"Yes, it is, Ben. But it is also very distant. It is far, far away from us," Lily said, squinting her eyes. + +"Why is it so distant, Lily? Can we not go close to it?" Ben asked, curious. + +"No, Ben, we cannot. The sun is very hot. It can burn us if we go close to it. That is why it stays distant. It gives us light and warmth, but not too much," Lily explained, sounding wise. + +"Oh, I see. That makes sense, Lily. Thank you for telling me," Ben said, nodding. + +They continued to play in the park, enjoying the sun and the breeze. They were happy and safe. They did not need to go close to the sun. They had each other. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. Lily went first. She sat on the slide and said, "Whee!" She slid down fast and smiled. + +Tom was impatient. He wanted to slide too. He did not wait for Lily to move. He climbed on the slide behind her. He pushed her with his feet. Lily said, "Hey, stop it!" + +But Tom did not stop. He pushed harder. Lily lost her balance. She slipped off the slide. She fell on the ground. She felt pain in her knee. She cried, "Ow, ow, ow!" + +Tom slid down after her. He saw Lily crying. He felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to hurt you." + +Lily looked at him. She saw his sorry face. She said, "It's okay, Tom. But next time, wait your turn." + +Tom nodded. He said, "Okay, Lily. Next time, I will wait." + +They hugged each other. They were friends again. They went to the swings. They played nicely. They had fun. +Ben was a naughty boy. He liked to make trouble for his mom and dad. He did not listen to them or do what they said. He did not want to share his toys or eat his food. He only wanted to play with his lizard, Spike. + +One day, Ben decided to take Spike outside without asking. He wanted to show Spike the grass and the bugs. He put Spike on his shoulder and ran out the door. He did not see his mom or dad. + +"Ben, where are you going?" his mom called. She saw him running away with Spike. She was worried and angry. She ran after him. + +Ben did not hear his mom. He was too busy looking at the flowers and the birds. He did not notice that Spike was scared and cold. Spike did not like being outside. He wanted to go back to his warm and cozy cage. + +Spike jumped off Ben's shoulder and ran away. He hid under a rock. He was afraid of the big world. + +"Ben, stop!" his mom shouted. She caught up with him. She saw that Spike was gone. She was sad and scared. She loved Spike too. + +"Mom, where is Spike?" Ben asked. He looked around. He did not see his lizard. He felt bad and sorry. He loved Spike too. + +"Spike ran away, Ben. He was scared and cold. You were naughty, Ben. You did not ask me or dad if you could take Spike outside. You did not think about how Spike felt. You only thought about yourself. That is not nice, Ben. That is not how you treat your friends." his mom said. She sighed. She was disappointed and tired. + +Ben felt worse and worse. He realized he made a big mistake. He hurt his mom and Spike. He wanted to fix it. He wanted to say sorry. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I was naughty. I did not listen to you or dad. I did not care about Spike. I was selfish. I want to find Spike and bring him back. I want to be nice to him and you and dad. Can you help me, mom?" Ben said. He looked at his mom with big and wet eyes. + +His mom smiled. She hugged him. She was glad and proud. She saw that Ben learned his lesson. She saw that Ben wanted to change. + +"Of course, Ben. I'm happy you're sorry. I'm happy you want to be nice. I love you, Ben. And I love Spike. Let's go find him together. Maybe he is still under that rock. Come on, Ben. Let's go." his mom said. She took his hand. They walked to the rock. + +They found Spike under the rock. He was shivering and hiding. He was happy to see Ben and his mom. He crawled to them. He licked Ben's face. + +"Hi, Spike. I'm sorry I scared you. I'm sorry I took you outside. I love you, Spike. You're my friend. I will never be naughty to you again. I will take good care of you. I will listen to mom and dad. I will be nice." Ben said. He hugged Spike. He smiled. + +Spike smiled too. He hugged Ben back. He was glad and relieved. He forgave Ben. He loved Ben too. + +Ben's mom smiled too. She hugged them both. She was happy and grateful. She saw that Ben and Spike were friends again. She saw that Ben and Spike were nice. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches that being naughty and selfish can hurt others and ourselves, and that being nice and caring can make others and ourselves happy. It also teaches that we should listen to our parents and respect their rules, and that we should think about how our actions affect our friends and their feelings. It also teaches that we can say sorry and fix our mistakes, and that we can forgive and love each other. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to run and play in the park. They want to win a medal in the race. The race is today. + +They go to the park with their moms. They see many kids and grown-ups. They see a big sign that says "Race". They are ready to run. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a siren. A big red truck comes to the park. It is a fire truck. The fire truck stops near the sign. The grown-ups say there is a fire in a house. They say the race is delayed. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They want to run and win a medal. They ask their moms when the race will start. Their moms say they don't know. They say they have to wait and be safe. + +Ben and Mia look at the fire truck. They see the firemen. They wear helmets and coats. They have hoses and ladders. They are brave and strong. They help to put out the fire. + +Ben and Mia clap their hands. They cheer for the firemen. They say thank you. The firemen smile and wave. They give Ben and Mia a medal. It is shiny and red. It says "Fire Hero". + +Ben and Mia are happy. They hug their moms. They hug the firemen. They show their medals. They say they are fire heroes too. They don't mind the delay. They are proud and glad. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One day, their mom gave them a gift. It was a big box with a bow. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"Let's open it and see," Ben said. + +They tore off the paper and saw a weird toy. It had four legs, two eyes, a nose, a mouth, and a tail. But it was not a dog or a cat. It was green and fuzzy and made a funny noise. + +"Wow, it's a monster!" Ben said. + +"Yuck, it's ugly!" Lily said. + +Ben wanted to play with the monster. He thought it was cool and fun. He picked it up and hugged it. It made a happy noise and licked his face. + +Lily did not want to play with the monster. She thought it was scary and gross. She ignored it and looked for another toy. She found a doll and a tea set. + +"Come on, Lily, let's play with the monster," Ben said. + +"No, thank you, I don't like it," Lily said. + +"Please, Lily, it's lonely. It wants to be our friend," Ben said. + +"No, Ben, it's weird. I don't want it," Lily said. + +Ben felt sad. He liked the monster, but he also liked his sister. He wanted to share the gift with her. He tried to make her happy. He put the monster down and picked up a cup. + +"Okay, Lily, let's play tea party. You can be the princess and I can be the prince," he said. + +Lily smiled. She liked tea party. She took the cup and poured some water. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are a nice brother," she said. + +They played tea party for a while. They had fun. But the monster was sad. It had no one to play with. It looked at them with big eyes. It made a sad noise. + +Lily heard the noise. She looked at the monster. She saw that it was not mean or bad. It was just different. It was a gift from their mom. She felt sorry for it. + +"Ben, can we play with the monster too?" she asked. + +"Really? You want to play with it?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben, I do. It's our gift. We should share it," Lily said. + +Ben was happy. He picked up the monster and gave it to Lily. She hugged it and it made a happy noise. It licked her face. + +"Wow, it's soft and warm," Lily said. + +"It's also funny and smart," Ben said. + +They played with the monster. They gave it a name and a hat. They taught it some tricks. They had fun. They learned to love the monster. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, the best gifts are the ones that are different and unique. You should not ignore them, but give them a chance. You might find a new friend. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they went to the store with Sue's mom. The store had many things to see and touch. + +"Look, Tom, a big bear!" Sue said. She ran to the bear and hugged it. "It is soft and warm. I want it!" + +Tom followed Sue. He saw the bear too. He also liked it. But he saw something else. He saw a shiny car. It was red and bright. It had wheels and doors. He wanted it. + +"Look, Sue, a car!" Tom said. He ran to the car and pushed it. "It is fast and cool. I want it!" + +Sue and Tom both wanted the toys. But they had no money. They looked at Sue's mom. She was busy. She was talking to a man. She did not see them. + +Sue had an idea. She whispered to Tom. "Let's take the toys. We can hide them. We can play with them at home. Mom will not know." + +Tom was scared. He knew it was bad to take things. But he wanted the car. He nodded to Sue. They took the toys. They put them under their coats. They walked to the door. + +But they did not see the woman. She worked at the store. She saw them. She saw the toys. She was angry. She stopped them. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" she said. "You can't take those toys. They are not yours. They belong to the store. You are thieves!" + +Sue and Tom were shocked. They dropped the toys. They started to cry. They were sorry. They did not want to be thieves. + +Sue's mom heard them. She came to the woman. She saw the toys. She was sad. She was ashamed. She said sorry to the woman. She said sorry to the store. She took Sue and Tom. She left the store. + +She did not talk to them. She did not smile at them. She did not protect them. She was mad at them. She drove them home. She put them in their rooms. She took away their toys and books. She said they were bad. She said they had to learn. + +Sue and Tom felt bad. They felt dull. They had no toys. They had no books. They had no fun. They had no friends. They wished they did not take the toys. They wished they did not go to the store. They wished they were good. +Lily was sick. She had a hot head and a sore throat. Mom put a thermometer in her mouth to check her heat. Lily did not like the thermometer. It was hard and cold and made her tongue feel funny. + +"Beep beep!" The thermometer made a sound. Mom took it out and looked at it. She frowned. "Oh no, Lily, you have a lot of heat. You need to rest and drink water. And no spicy food for you today." + +Lily felt sad. She loved spicy food. She loved chili and curry and salsa. They made her mouth tingle and her nose run. She did not want to eat boring food like soup and crackers. + +"Please, Mom, can I have some spicy food? Just a little bit?" Lily asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, Lily, spicy food will make your throat hurt more. And it will make your heat go up. You need to eat mild food that will make you feel better. I will make you some chicken noodle soup. It has carrots and noodles and chicken. It is yummy and warm and good for you." + +Lily pouted. She did not want chicken noodle soup. She wanted spicy food. She saw a bottle of hot sauce on the table. She had an idea. She waited until Mom was not looking. She grabbed the bottle and poured some hot sauce on her soup. She stirred it with her spoon. She smiled. She thought she was clever. + +She took a big sip of her soup. She felt a fire in her mouth. She gasped. She coughed. She cried. The hot sauce was too spicy. It burned her tongue and her throat. It made her eyes water and her nose run. It made her heat go up. She felt worse than before. + +Mom heard her cry. She ran to her. She saw the bottle of hot sauce and the soup. She understood what happened. She was angry and worried. She grabbed a glass of water and gave it to Lily. She made her drink it. She tried to calm her down. + +"Lily, why did you do that? I warned you not to eat spicy food. You did not listen to me. You made yourself sicker. You could have hurt yourself. You need to follow my rules. They are for your own good. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She was sorry. She realized she was not clever. She was silly. She learned her lesson. She hugged Mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I love you. I will listen to you. I will eat mild food. I will get better soon." + +Mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. I'm glad you learned your lesson. I hope you get better soon. Now, let me make you some new soup. And no more hot sauce, okay?" + +Lily agreed. She threw away the old soup. She waited for the new soup. She ate it slowly and carefully. It was yummy and warm and good for her. She felt a little better. She thanked Mom and said, "This soup is nice. Thank you, Mom. You are the best." + +Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are the best too. Now, let's go to bed. You need to rest and sleep. Tomorrow, you will feel much better." + +Lily nodded. She went to bed with Mom. She snuggled with her. She closed her eyes. She dreamed of spicy food. But she did not want to eat it. She wanted to eat mild food. She wanted to be healthy and happy. She wanted to make Mom proud. She was a good girl. +Anna liked her scooter very much. It was red and shiny and had three wheels. She rode it every day in the park with her mom and dad. She liked to go fast and make noises with her mouth. + +One day, Anna saw a large dog in the park. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. It looked at Anna and her scooter and barked. Anna was scared of the dog. She wanted to leave the park and go home. + +She told her mom and dad, "I want to leave. The dog is scary. It wants my scooter." Her mom and dad said, "Don't worry, Anna. The dog is friendly. It just wants to play. It won't hurt you or your scooter." + +But Anna did not believe them. She held her scooter tight and ran to the gate. She wanted to leave the park and go home. She did not want to play with the dog. + +She did not see the rock on the ground. She tripped and fell. Her scooter flew out of her hands and landed on the grass. The dog ran to the scooter and sniffed it. It licked the wheels and wagged its tail. + +Anna cried. She hurt her knee and her elbow. She saw the dog with her scooter and thought it would break it. She wanted her scooter back. She said, "Mom, dad, help me. The dog has my scooter. It will ruin it." + +Her mom and dad came to her and hugged her. They said, "It's okay, Anna. You are brave. The dog is not mean. It just likes your scooter. It won't harm it. Let's go and get your scooter and say hello to the dog." + +They helped Anna stand up and walk to the dog. The dog saw them and barked. It wagged its tail and dropped the scooter. It licked Anna's face and nuzzled her hand. Anna felt the dog's warm tongue and soft fur. She smiled. She said, "Hi, dog. You are nice. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The dog barked again and nodded. It wanted to be Anna's friend. Anna gave the dog a hug and a pat. She said, "Thank you for not breaking my scooter. It is my favorite. Do you want to ride with me?" + +The dog barked again and jumped on the scooter. It balanced on the back wheel and held the handle with its paws. Anna laughed. She said, "Wow, you are good. Let's go and have fun." + +She got on the scooter and held the dog. They rode together in the park. They went fast and made noises with their mouths. They had fun. Anna was not scared of the dog anymore. She was happy. She had a new friend. +Lily and Ben love to eat pasta. They like to make shapes with the noodles and pretend they are animals or cars or stars. One day, they find a new box of pasta in the kitchen. It has a picture of a fairy on it and says "Magic Pasta". + +"Can we try this, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, why not?" Mom says. "But be careful, it might have some surprises." + +Mom cooks the pasta and puts it on two plates. Lily and Ben start to eat. They taste cheese and tomato and basil. They like it a lot. + +But then, something strange happens. The pasta starts to shrink. The noodles get smaller and smaller until they are tiny dots on the plates. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben says. "The pasta is magic!" + +"Maybe the fairy did it," Lily says. "Maybe she wants us to share with her." + +Lily and Ben decide to be kind and leave some pasta for the fairy. They put their plates on the table and go to play in the living room. + +Later, they come back to check on the pasta. They see a little note on the table. It says "Thank you for sharing. You are very kind. Love, the fairy." + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy they made a new friend. They wonder what other magic the pasta can do. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the living room. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was the fireplace. They liked to watch the fire and feel the warmth. Sometimes, they pretended to be brave knights and princesses who fought dragons and witches. + +One day, their mom told them to stay away from the fireplace, because it was very hot and dangerous. She said she had to go to the store and would be back soon. She told them to be good and not touch anything. Lily and Ben nodded and said yes, mom. + +But as soon as mom left, Ben had a naughty idea. He saw a big bow on the shelf, and he wanted to play with it. He said to Lily, "Look, a bow! Let's pretend to be archers and shoot arrows at the fire. It will be fun!" + +Lily was scared. She said, "No, Ben, that's a bad idea. Mom said to stay away from the fire. It can hurt us. And the bow is not a toy. It belongs to dad. He will be upset if we break it." + +But Ben did not listen. He took the bow and a stick, and he aimed at the fire. He pulled the string and let go. The stick flew into the fire and made a big spark. The spark landed on the rug and started a small fire. Lily and Ben screamed. + +They tried to put out the fire with a pillow, but it only made it bigger. The fire spread to the curtains and the couch. The smoke filled the room and made them cough. They ran to the door, but it was locked. They banged on the door and shouted for help, but no one heard them. + +They were trapped in the fire. They were very scared and very sorry. They wished they had listened to mom. They wished they had not played with the bow. They hugged each other and cried. They did not know what to do. They waited for mom to come back, but she was too late. +Anna is a tall girl who likes to play soccer. She can kick the ball very hard and fast with her foot. She has a little brother, Ben, who wants to play soccer too. But Ben is not tall and he does not know how to kick the ball well. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park with their mom. Anna sees some other kids playing soccer and she joins them. Ben follows her and tries to play too, but he falls down and misses the ball. The other kids laugh at him and say he is too small and bad at soccer. Ben feels sad and runs away. + +Anna sees Ben crying and goes to him. She says, "Don't cry, Ben. You can play soccer too. I will teach you how to kick the ball better. You just need to practice and have fun. It doesn't matter how tall or small you are. What matters is how much you try and enjoy the game." + +Anna takes Ben to a quiet spot and shows him how to use his foot to kick the ball. She tells him to look at the ball, bend his knee, and swing his leg. She praises him when he does it right and helps him when he does it wrong. Ben listens to Anna and tries his best. He starts to kick the ball better and better. He smiles and says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister and a good teacher. I like soccer now." + +Anna hugs Ben and says, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good brother and a good learner. I like playing soccer with you. Come on, let's go back and play with the other kids. I'm sure they will be nice to you now. And if they are not, we can always play together." + +Anna and Ben go back to the other kids and join the game. The other kids see that Ben can kick the ball well and they stop laughing at him. They invite him to be on their team and they play together. Anna and Ben have fun and make new friends. Their mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of them. + +The moral of the story is: You can learn anything if you practice and have fun. You should be kind and helpful to others, especially your siblings. You should not judge people by their size or appearance, but by their character and effort. +Sam and his loyal dog Spot like to observe things. They observe birds, cars, flowers and people. Sometimes they observe together, and sometimes they observe different things. + +One day, Sam and Spot observe a big truck. The truck stops near Sam's house and a man comes out. The man has a box in his hands. He rings the doorbell and Sam's mom opens the door. + +"Hello, I have a delivery for you," the man says. "It's a gift from your aunt." + +"Thank you, that's very kind of her," Sam's mom says. She takes the box and smiles. + +Sam and Spot are curious. They want to know what is in the box. They follow Sam's mom to the kitchen and observe her opening the box. + +Inside the box, there is a tea set. It has a teapot, four cups, four saucers, four spoons and a sugar bowl. They are all pink and white and have flowers on them. Sam's mom likes the tea set very much. She says it is beautiful and perfect for tea parties. + +"Would you like to have a tea party with me, Sam?" she asks. + +"Yes, please, mom," Sam says. He likes tea parties too. He thinks they are fun and yummy. + +Sam's mom fills the teapot with water and puts it on the stove. She gets some cookies and milk from the fridge. She sets the table with the tea set and the cookies. She invites Sam and Spot to join her. + +Sam and Spot sit on the chairs and observe the tea set. Sam's mom pours some tea into the cups and adds some milk and sugar. She gives a cup to Sam and a cup to Spot. She also gives them each a cookie. + +"Cheers, my dear," she says to Sam. "This is a lovely tea party. Thank you for being my guest." + +"Cheers, mom," Sam says. He clinks his cup with hers. He takes a sip of his tea and a bite of his cookie. He thinks they are delicious. + +Spot also likes his tea and cookie. He licks his cup and his plate. He wags his tail and barks happily. + +Sam and Spot observe each other and smile. They are happy to have a tea party with Sam's mom. They think she is the best mom in the world. They love her very much. They are a loyal and happy family. +Sara and Ben like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. Sara is good at soccer. She can run fast and zip past Ben. Ben is not so good. He is slow and clumsy. He falls down a lot. + +"Ha ha, you are funny, Ben!" Sara says. "You can't catch me or the ball!" + +Ben feels sad and angry. He does not like to lose. He does not like to be laughed at. He wants to score and win. He waits for Sara to kick the ball again. He runs after her. He tries to take the ball from her. But he is too late. Sara zips past him and scores again. + +"Yay, I win, I win!" Sara shouts. "You lose, you lose!" + +Ben is very mad. He does not want to play anymore. He runs to Sara and pushes her. Sara falls down and hurts her knee. She cries and cries. Ben does not say sorry. He picks up the ball and goes home. + +Sara is left alone in the park. She is hurt and sad. She does not understand why Ben was so mean. She does not think he is funny anymore. She wishes she had a nicer friend to play with. +One day, a little girl named Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide that looked very fun. She wanted to go on it, but she was scared. She saw some other kids go on it and they laughed and smiled. + +"Mom, can I go on the slide?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey, if you want to. But be careful, okay?" Mom said. + +Anna nodded and ran to the slide. She climbed up the stairs and looked down. The slide was very high and long. She felt nervous, but she wanted to try. She sat on the slide and pushed herself down. + +Whee! Anna felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She was having fun. But then, she saw something that made her scream. There was a big hole in the slide, and a cable was sticking out of it. The cable was sharp and shiny, and it looked like it could hurt her. + +Anna tried to stop, but she was going too fast. She was about to hit the cable, when someone grabbed her and pulled her away. It was a boy, who was on the slide behind her. He saw the cable and saved her. + +"Are you okay?" the boy asked. + +"Yes, thank you. You saved me!" Anna said. + +"You're welcome. That cable was dangerous. We should tell someone." the boy said. + +They got off the slide and ran to Anna's mom. They told her what happened, and she hugged them both. + +"Thank you for saving my daughter. You are very brave and kind." Mom said. + +"It's okay. I'm glad she's okay." the boy said. + +Anna smiled at the boy. She felt happy and grateful. She learned that the slide was not as fancy as it looked, and that the boy was a good friend. She also learned that sometimes, you need help, and that's okay. She decided to play with the boy some more, and they had a lot of fun. +Tom loves space. He has a white space suit and a toy rocket. He likes to play with them and pretend he is an astronaut. He wants to see the stars and the moon and the planets. + +But Tom has to go to school. He does not like school. He has to learn new words and numbers and colors. He has to sit still and listen to the teacher. He has to share his toys and crayons with the other kids. He does not have fun. + +Tom misses space. He misses his white space suit and his toy rocket. He misses his mom and dad who play with him at home. He misses his bed and his pillow and his blanket. He misses his dreams of flying in the sky. + +One day, Tom has a surprise. His mom and dad pick him up from school early. They take him to a big place with many people and cars and buses. They give him a ticket and a sticker. They say they are going to see something special. + +Tom is curious. He follows his mom and dad to a big field. He sees a big white thing with a pointy top. He hears a loud noise and sees smoke and fire. He sees the big white thing go up and up and up. He sees it disappear in the blue. + +Tom is amazed. He claps his hands and jumps up and down. He asks his mom and dad what it is. They say it is a rocket. They say it is going to space. They say it has people inside who are astronauts. + +Tom is happy. He thinks of his white space suit and his toy rocket. He thinks of the stars and the moon and the planets. He thinks of the people in the rocket who are going to see them. He wishes he could go with them. + +Tom does not miss space anymore. He knows he will see it again. He knows he can learn new words and numbers and colors at school. He knows he can play with his toys and crayons with the other kids. He knows he can have fun. + +Tom loves space. He loves his mom and dad. He loves his school. He loves his life. He smiles. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll and Ben had a small car. They liked to pretend that the doll and the car were friends and went on adventures together. + +One day, Lily found a scarf in her mom's closet. It was red and soft and had shiny stars on it. Lily thought it would look nice on her doll. She wrapped the scarf around the doll's neck and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, my doll has a scarf. She is very warm and pretty," Lily said. + +Ben looked at the scarf and thought it was too big for the doll. He wanted to try it on his car. He took the scarf from Lily and wrapped it around his car. He smiled and said, "Look, Lily, my car has a scarf. He is very fast and cool." + +Lily was angry. She wanted her scarf back. She grabbed the scarf from Ben and pulled it hard. Ben pulled it back. They both pulled and pulled until the scarf ripped in half. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben said together. They looked at the torn scarf and felt sad. They had broken their mom's scarf. They were afraid she would be mad at them. + +They decided to hide the scarf under the couch and hope that mom would not notice. They put their toys away and sat on the couch. They pretended to watch TV and act normal. + +But mom was not fooled. She saw the scarf sticking out from under the couch. She picked it up and saw the rip. She was not happy. She asked Lily and Ben what happened. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to lie, but they did not want to get in trouble. They did not know what to say. + +Finally, Lily said, "Mom, we are sorry. We were playing with the scarf and it ripped. We did not mean to break it." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not angry. She knew that Lily and Ben were just kids and they made mistakes. She said, "Lily and Ben, I appreciate that you are sorry. But you should not take things that are not yours without asking. And you should not hide things that are broken. You should tell me the truth and we can fix it together." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We will not do it again. Can you fix the scarf?" + +Mom smiled. She hugged Lily and Ben and said, "I can try to fix the scarf. But I need your help. You can help me sew the scarf back together. And you can help me make a new scarf for your doll and your car. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked the idea of making a new scarf. They said, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you, mom. We love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. Now, let's go to the craft room and find some yarn and needles. And maybe we can find something to shrink the scarf so it fits your toys better." +Lily was a kind girl who liked to help her mom in the garden. She watered the plants, pulled the weeds, and picked some flowers for a vase. She loved the colors and smells of the flowers, and sometimes she would chew on a petal to taste it. + +One day, she saw a new flower in the garden. It was big and red, with a yellow center and fuzzy green leaves. It looked very pretty and yummy, so Lily decided to chew on it. But as soon as she bit into it, she felt a sharp pain in her mouth. She spit out the flower and cried. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to see what was wrong. She saw the flower on the ground and knew what had happened. She hugged Lily and said, "Oh, sweetie, I'm sorry. That's not a flower, that's a cactus. It has prickles that can hurt you. You should never chew on something you don't know." + +Lily felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know. It looked like a flower. I won't chew on it again." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, honey. You didn't mean to. Let me wash your mouth and give you some ice cream. That will make you feel better. And next time, ask me before you chew on something in the garden, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. You are very kind." She gave her mom a kiss and went inside to enjoy her ice cream. She learned her lesson and never chewed on a cactus again. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to race their cars on the floor. + +One day, Tim has a new car. It is red and shiny. It has a big number one on it. Tim says, "Look at my new car. It is very fast. I can win any race with it." + +Sam says, "I don't think so. My car is faster. It is blue and has a big number two on it. Let's race and see who is right." + +They make a track on the floor with tape. They put their cars at the start line. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push their cars. + +The cars zoom on the track. They are very close. Tim's car is a little bit ahead. Sam's car is behind. Sam wants to win. He has an idea. He sees a small block on the floor. He picks it up and adds it to his car. His car becomes heavier. + +Tim does not see what Sam does. He thinks he is going to win. He smiles and says, "Ha ha, I told you my car is faster. I am going to win the race." + +But then, something happens. Sam's car catches up with Tim's car. It bumps into Tim's car. Tim's car spins and falls off the track. Sam's car crosses the finish line first. + +Sam cheers and says, "Yay, I won the race. My car is faster. I am lucky." + +Tim is sad and angry. He sees the block on Sam's car. He says, "Hey, that's not fair. You cheated. You added a block to your car. That's why you won. You are not lucky. You are bad." + +Sam feels guilty. He knows he did something wrong. He says, "I'm sorry, Tim. You are right. I cheated. I added a block to my car. That was not nice. I should not have done that. Can you forgive me?" + +Tim thinks for a moment. He is still sad and angry, but he is also a good friend. He says, "OK, Sam. I forgive you. But don't do that again. Let's race again, but this time, no blocks. Just cars. And may the best car win." + +Sam agrees. He takes off the block from his car. He says, "Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. Let's race again, but this time, no blocks. Just cars. And may the best car win." + +They put their cars at the start line again. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push their cars. The cars zoom on the track again. They are very close again. But this time, no one cheats. They have a fair and fun race. And they are both happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to see the birds, the flowers, the trees and the sun. They called it nature. Nature made them happy and curious. + +One day, they found a small bird on the ground. It was not moving and had a broken wing. Anna and Ben felt sad and scared. They did not know what to do. + +"Is the bird sleeping?" Anna asked. + +"No, I think it is hurt. Maybe it fell from the nest." Ben said. + +"Can we help it?" Anna said. + +They decided to take the bird to their mom. She was inside the house, making cookies. They carefully picked up the bird and carried it in their hands. + +"Mom, mom, look what we found!" they said. + +Mom saw the bird and frowned. She knew it was not well. She took the bird from them and wrapped it in a soft cloth. She put it in a shoe box with some water and seeds. + +"Thank you for bringing me the bird, Anna and Ben. You are very kind and brave." she said. + +"What is wrong with the bird, mom?" they asked. + +"The bird has a broken wing. It needs some time and care to heal. We will try to comfort it and make it feel better." she said. + +"Can we keep the bird, mom?" they asked. + +"No, my loves. The bird belongs to nature. It is not a pet. It is a wild and original creature. It needs to fly and be free. When the bird is ready, we will let it go." she said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. They wanted the bird to be happy and healthy. They watched the bird in the box and talked to it softly. They hoped it would comfort it and make it feel less lonely. They also hoped it would heal soon and fly back to nature. They loved the bird, but they loved nature more. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and make things. One day, they find a big roll of tape in the closet. They think it is fun to stick the tape on the walls, the floor, and the furniture. + +"Look, Anna, I made a tape spider!" Ben says, waving a tape ball with eight tape legs. + +"That's cool, Ben, but be careful. The tape might hurt the walls," Anna says, waving a tape flower. + +They keep playing with the tape, but they do not listen to Anna. They stick the tape everywhere, even on the window and the door. They do not see that Mom is coming home. + +Mom opens the door and sees the tape mess. She is very angry. She says, "What have you done? You have ruined the house with the tape! You have to clean it up right now!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were just playing. We did not mean to make a mess." + +Mom says, "Playing is good, but you have to be respectful of the house. The tape can damage the walls and the furniture. You have to be careful with what you use. And you have to ask before you take things that are not yours." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We will be more careful next time. And we will ask before we take things." + +Mom says, "That's good. Now, help me clean up the tape. And then we can have a snack." + +Anna and Ben help Mom clean up the tape. They learn to be more careful and respectful. They still like to play with toys and make things, but they do not use tape anymore. They use crayons and paper instead. They wave their drawings to Mom and say, "Look, Mom, we made you a picture!" + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "I love your pictures. And I love you." +Lila was a thoughtful child. She liked to help her mom and dad with their work. They had a small shop where they sold many things. Lila liked to look at the things and learn their names. + +One day, a lady came to the shop. She had a big hat and a big bag. She looked at the things and said, "How much is this?" and "How much is that?" She pointed at a doll, a book, a cup, and a scarf. + +Lila's mom told her the prices. The lady said, "Too much, too much. I want a bargain." She looked at Lila and said, "How much is this child? She is very pretty and smart. I will give you ten coins for her." + +Lila's mom was shocked. She said, "No, no, no. This child is not for sale. She is my daughter and I love her. Go away, you are rude and mean." + +The lady was angry. She said, "Fine, fine, fine. I don't want your child or your things. You are greedy and silly." She left the shop with a huff. + +Lila hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I don't want to go with that lady. I want to stay with you and dad. You are kind and good." + +Lila's mom kissed her and said, "You are welcome, my sweet. I am proud of you. You are a thoughtful child and a joy to us." They smiled and went back to their work. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to swim in the sea. They liked to pretend they were dolphins and race each other to the shore. One day, they saw a real dolphin jumping out of the water. They were very happy and wanted to play with it. + +"Hello, dolphin!" Lily shouted. "Do you want to race with us?" + +The dolphin nodded and made a loud noise. It sounded like a laugh. Lily and Ben swam as fast as they could, but the dolphin was faster. It reached the shore first and waited for them. + +"Wow, you are very fast!" Ben said. "You are the best racer!" + +The dolphin smiled and made another loud noise. It sounded like a thank you. Then it pointed to something shiny on the sand. It was a necklace with a dolphin pendant. + +"This is for you," the dolphin said. "You are very kind and fun. You are my friends." + +Lily and Ben were very surprised and happy. They thanked the dolphin and put on the necklace. They hugged the dolphin and said goodbye. + +"Bye, dolphin!" they said. "We hope to see you again!" + +They learned that being friendly and respectful to animals can make them happy and bring them gifts. They also learned that racing is not always about winning, but about having fun and making friends. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. But they do not like Sam. Sam is a bad player. He always pushes and shouts and takes things. + +"Go away, Sam!" Lily says. "We do not want to play with you. You are mean." + +Sam does not listen. He laughs and runs after them. He has a big bottle of water. He wants to make them wet. + +"Stop, Sam!" Ben says. "Do not spray us. We do not like to be wet." + +But Sam does not stop. He sprays Lily and Ben with water. They get wet and cold and sad. + +"I hate you, Sam!" Lily and Ben say. "You are a bad player. You are not our friend." + +They run away from Sam. They find a nice lady. She has a towel and a snack. She helps them dry and warm and happy. + +"Who is Sam?" the lady asks. "Why did he make you wet?" + +Lily and Ben tell her. The lady shakes her head. + +"Sam is a bad player. He needs to learn to be nice. Do you want to play with me? I have a ball and a kite and a book." + +Lily and Ben smile. They like the lady. She is a good player. She is their friend. + +They play with the lady. They forget about Sam. They have fun. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They made a road with sand and stones, and pretended to drive to different places. Anna liked to share her cars with Ben, but Ben was selfish. He wanted to have all the cars for himself, and he did not care about Anna's feelings. + +"Ben, can I have the blue car, please?" Anna asked politely. "It is my favorite, and you already have four cars." + +"No, it is mine!" Ben shouted. "You can have the yellow car, it is ugly and slow." + +Anna felt sad and angry. She did not like the yellow car, and she did not think it was fair that Ben had so many cars. She tried to take the blue car from Ben, but he pushed her away. They started to fight over the car, and did not notice that they were near the drain. + +The drain was a big hole in the ground, where the water went when it rained. It was dirty and smelly, and sometimes there were rats and spiders inside. Anna and Ben's parents had told them to stay away from the drain, because it was dangerous. + +But Anna and Ben were so busy fighting that they did not see the drain. They pulled and tugged at the blue car, until it slipped from their hands and fell into the drain. They heard a splash and a clunk, and then the car was gone. + +Anna and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the drain. They felt scared and sorry. They had lost their blue car, and they had hurt each other. They realized that they had been selfish and silly, and that they did not care about their toy or their friend. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They decided to share their cars and play nicely. They learned that caring is better than being selfish, and that toys are not as important as friends. +Lily liked to design things. She liked to draw and cut and glue and sew. She made dolls and hats and bags and dresses. She was very good at design. + +One day, she saw a coat in a shop window. It was red and soft and shiny. It had buttons and pockets and a hood. Lily wanted the coat very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +"Sorry, Lily, we can't buy that coat. It is too expensive. Maybe you can design your own coat with what we have at home," her mom said. + +Lily was sad, but she nodded. She went home and looked for things to design a coat. She found an old blanket, some yarn, some scissors and a needle. She cut the blanket into a big rectangle. She sewed the yarn around the edges. She made holes for the buttons and the hood. She was very proud of her coat. + +The next day, she wore her coat to the park. She saw a girl who was shivering. She had no coat, only a thin sweater. Lily felt sorry for the girl. She went to her and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. Yes, I want to play with you." + +They played on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They had fun. Lily noticed that Anna was still cold. She took off her coat and gave it to Anna. She said, "Here, you can have my coat. I designed it myself. It will keep you warm." + +Anna was surprised and happy. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very generous. Your coat is beautiful. You are very good at design." + +They hugged and became friends. They shared the coat and played some more. Lily was happy. She did not need the coat in the shop window. She had a better coat. She had a coat of love. +Lily liked to read novels. Novels were big books with many words and pictures. She found a novel in her room that she had never seen before. It had a dark cover with a mysterious castle and a big moon. She wanted to know what was inside. + +She opened the novel and saw a page with a map. The map showed a forest, a river, a bridge and a castle. She saw a red dot that said "You are here". She wondered what would happen if she followed the map. She decided to try. + +She got out of her bed and put the novel on the floor. She pretended that the floor was the forest and the novel was the bridge. She jumped over the novel and said "I'm crossing the bridge". She looked at the map again and saw that the castle was on the other side of the room. She jumped over the toys and the clothes and said "I'm reaching the castle". + +She got to the wall and saw a poster of a princess. She pretended that the poster was the door of the castle. She knocked on the poster and said "Hello, is anyone there?". She heard a voice from behind the poster. It said "Who are you and what do you want?". + +Lily was surprised and scared. She did not know who was behind the poster. She said "I'm Lily and I'm looking for an adventure". The voice said "Well, you came to the right place. I'm Max and I'm the king of this castle. Do you want to join me for a tea party?". + +Lily was curious and happy. She said "Yes, please". She lifted the poster and saw a hole in the wall. She crawled through the hole and found Max. Max was her brother who was hiding in the closet. He had a tea set and a crown. He said "Welcome to my castle, Lily. I'm glad you found my novel. It's my favorite. Do you like it?". + +Lily said "I love it. It's very mysterious and fun. Can we read it together?". Max said "Of course. Let's sit down and have some tea and cookies. Then we can read the novel and go on more adventures". They smiled and hugged. They had a wonderful time in the castle. +Tom likes to bounce on his bed. He jumps up and down and makes funny noises. He pretends he is a truck that can go fast and loud. He has a toy truck that he holds in his hand. It is red and shiny and has big wheels. + +One day, Tom's mom says he has to go to the doctor. He does not want to go. He says he is not sick. He wants to stay and bounce on his bed. He hides under the blanket with his toy truck. He hopes his mom will not find him. + +But his mom is smart. She knows where he is. She pulls the blanket off and says, "Come on, Tom. It's time to go. The doctor is nice. He will check your ears and your nose and your mouth. He will give you a sticker and a lollipop. Don't be scared." + +Tom is scared. He does not like the doctor. He thinks the doctor will hurt him. He clings to his toy truck and cries. He says, "No, no, no. I don't want to go. I want to bounce on my bed. I want to play with my truck." + +His mom hugs him and says, "I know, Tom. But you have to go. The doctor will not hurt you. He will help you. He will make sure you are healthy and strong. He will let you play with his toys. He has a truck too. But it is dull and gray and has small wheels. Maybe you can share your truck with him. Maybe he will like your truck better. Maybe he will give you two stickers and two lollipops. What do you think?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He looks at his toy truck. He likes his toy truck. He thinks it is better than the doctor's truck. He thinks maybe the doctor will like his toy truck too. He thinks maybe the doctor will be nice. He thinks maybe he will get two stickers and two lollipops. He wipes his tears and says, "Okay, mom. I will go. But I will take my truck with me. And I will bounce on my bed when I come back." +Tom and Anna like to collect things. They collect rocks, shells, stickers and coins. They have a big box where they keep their collections. Sometimes they trade with each other or with their friends. + +One day, they go to a restaurant with their mom and dad. The restaurant has many pictures on the walls. Tom and Anna see a picture of a man with a big nose and a funny hat. They think he is very ugly. + +"Who is that, mom?" Tom asks. + +"That is a famous painter. His name is Picasso. He liked to make pictures that look different and strange," mom says. + +"Why did he make the man so ugly?" Anna asks. + +"He did not want to make him ugly. He wanted to show how he felt and what he saw in his mind. Some people think his pictures are very beautiful and interesting," mom says. + +Tom and Anna do not understand. They do not think the picture is beautiful or interesting. They think it is ugly and silly. + +They finish their food and go to the bathroom. On the way, they see a coin on the floor. It is shiny and has a picture of a bird on it. They think it is a very nice coin. They pick it up and put it in their pocket. + +They go back to their table and show the coin to their mom and dad. They are very happy. They say they want to add the coin to their collection. + +Mom and dad smile. They say the coin is from another country. They say it is a very special coin. They say they are proud of Tom and Anna for finding it. + +Tom and Anna are very happy. They do not care about the ugly picture anymore. They only care about their new coin. They think it is the best thing they ever collected. +Sara and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big basket under a tree. It was full of food and toys. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sara said. "Who left this basket here?" + +"Maybe it is a gift for us," Tom said. "Let's go and see." + +They ran to the basket and opened it. They found bread, cheese, fruit, cookies, and a teddy bear. They were very happy. + +"Yummy, yummy!" Sara said. "Let's eat some of the food." + +"OK, but we have to share with the teddy bear," Tom said. "He looks lonely." + +They took some food and gave some to the teddy bear. They ate and played with the toys. They did not see a lazy fox hiding behind the tree. The fox was hungry and wanted the food in the basket. + +The fox waited until Sara and Tom were busy with the teddy bear. Then he crept closer and closer to the basket. He reached his paw inside and grabbed a cookie. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sara shouted. She saw the fox and ran to the basket. "That is our food, not yours!" + +The fox was scared and dropped the cookie. He ran away as fast as he could. + +"Go away, you bad fox!" Tom yelled. He threw a stick at the fox. + +Sara and Tom hugged each other and the teddy bear. They were glad they were safe. + +"Let's go home now," Sara said. "We can take the basket with us and share it with our moms and dads." + +"OK, let's go," Tom said. "But we have to take the teddy bear too. He is our new friend." + +They picked up the basket and the teddy bear and walked home. They were happy they had met a nice gift and a naughty fox. +Sara and Ben like to play with snow. They make snowballs and snowmen and snow forts. They have fun in the cold. + +One day, they find a big box of stamps in the garage. They are colorful and shiny and have pictures of animals and flowers and cars. Sara and Ben want to use them for their snow art. + +They stick the stamps on their snowballs and snowmen and snow forts. They make them look pretty and funny and cool. They are proud of their work. + +But then, the sun comes out and it gets warm. The snow starts to melt. The stamps start to fall off. Sara and Ben are sad. + +"Look, our snow art is gone!" Sara says. + +"Don't worry, we can make more another day," Ben says. + +"But what about the stamps? They are wet and dirty and ruined," Sara says. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"Come on, let's go inside. We can dry the stamps and use them for something else," he says. + +"Like what?" Sara asks. + +"Like making cards or books or puzzles. We can cut them and glue them and fit them together. We can be creative," Ben says. + +Sara smiles. She likes Ben's idea. + +"OK, let's go. Maybe we can find more stamps in the box," she says. + +They take the stamps and go inside. They leave the snow to melt. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play together. One day, they gather some rocks and sticks. They want to make a house for their toys. + +They find a big tree. They put the rocks and sticks around the tree. They make a door and a window. They are happy with their house. + +"Look, we have a house!" Tom says. + +"Yes, we do!" Sam says. "Let's go inside and play!" + +They go inside their house. They have a lot of fun. They pretend to be a barber and a customer. + +"Hello, I am the barber," Tom says. "Do you want a haircut?" + +"Yes, please," Sam says. "But not too short!" + +Tom picks up a stick. He pretends to cut Sam's hair. He makes a loud sound with his mouth. "Snip, snip, snip!" + +Sam laughs. He likes the sound. He makes a loud sound too. "Buzz, buzz, buzz!" + +They are having a good time. They do not hear the real barber coming. He is walking his dog. He sees the house. He is curious. + +"Who is there?" he asks. He knocks on the door. + +Tom and Sam are surprised. They stop playing. They look at the door. They see the barber and his dog. They are scared. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks. + +"I am the barber," the barber says. "And this is my dog. What are you doing here?" + +Tom and Sam do not know what to say. They are afraid of the barber and his dog. They think they are in trouble. + +"We are sorry," Sam says. "We were just playing." + +The barber smiles. He is not angry. He is friendly. + +"That's okay," he says. "I like to play too. Can I join you?" + +Tom and Sam are happy. They like the barber and his dog. They invite them inside their house. + +"Sure, you can join us!" Tom says. + +"Thank you!" the barber says. "What are we playing?" + +"We are playing barber and customer," Sam says. + +"Great!" the barber says. "I can show you some tricks!" + +He picks up a stick. He pretends to cut Tom's hair. He makes a loud sound with his mouth. "Snip, snip, snip!" + +Tom laughs. He likes the tricks. He makes a loud sound too. "Buzz, buzz, buzz!" + +The barber, Tom, Sam, and the dog are having a lot of fun. They play together until it is time to go home. They are all friends. They say goodbye to each other. + +"Bye, barber!" Tom says. + +"Bye, customer!" the barber says. + +"Bye, dog!" Sam says. + +"Bye, boys!" the dog says. + +They wave to each other. They are happy. They hope to play again soon. +Tom and Lily like to play tennis with their big ball and their small rackets. They take turns to serve the ball and hit it over the net. They count the points and try to win the game. + +One day, Tom serves the ball very hard and fast. He thinks he is powerful and he can win easily. He says, "Ha ha, Lily, you cannot catch my ball. I am the best!" + +But Lily is not afraid. She runs and jumps and hits the ball back over the net. She says, "No, Tom, you are not the best. I am faster and smarter than you. I can catch your ball and win the game!" + +Tom and Lily keep playing and hitting the ball. They have fun and they laugh. Sometimes Tom wins a point and sometimes Lily wins a point. They do not care who wins the game. They are happy to play together. They are good friends. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a big igloo with their dad and put some blankets and toys inside. They were very proud of their igloo and wanted to show it to their friends. + +One day, they invited Lily and Ben to come and play in their igloo. Lily and Ben were very excited and ran to the igloo. But when they got there, they saw that the igloo was dirty and messy. There were snowballs, mud, and leaves all over the floor. The blankets and toys were torn and wet. + +"Who made this igloo so dirty?" Lily asked. + +Sam and Mia looked at each other and felt ashamed. They had not behaved well. They had thrown snowballs and mud at each other and at the igloo. They had not cleaned up after themselves. They had not taken care of their igloo. + +"We did," Sam said in a low voice. + +"Why did you do that?" Ben asked. "Don't you like your igloo?" + +Sam and Mia nodded. They did like their igloo, but they had forgotten to respect it. + +"We are sorry," Mia said. "We were having fun, but we were not careful." + +Lily and Ben frowned. They did not want to play in a dirty igloo. They wanted to play in a clean and cozy igloo. + +"Maybe you should clean your igloo first," Lily said. "Then we can play together." + +Sam and Mia agreed. They felt bad for making their friends unhappy. They wanted to make their igloo nice again. They took a broom and a bucket and started to sweep and wash the floor. They picked up the snowballs, mud, and leaves and threw them away. They dried and folded the blankets and put them back. They fixed and arranged the toys and put them in a corner. + +Soon, the igloo was clean and tidy. It looked like a new igloo. Sam and Mia smiled and invited Lily and Ben to come inside. + +"Wow, your igloo is beautiful!" Lily said. + +"Thank you for cleaning it," Ben said. + +Sam and Mia hugged their friends and said they were sorry for being messy. They promised to behave better and to take care of their igloo. They learned that it is important to respect what they have and to share it with others. They had a lot of fun playing in their clean and cozy igloo. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cage with a bird inside. The bird is blue and yellow. It looks sad. + +"Hello, bird," Lily says. "Why are you in the cage?" + +The bird says, "I am a pet. My owner left me here. He said he will come back soon. But he did not. I am hungry and lonely." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry for the bird. They want to help it. + +"Maybe we can feed the bird," Ben says. "I have some bread in my bag." + +"Good idea," Lily says. "But we have to be careful. The cage is locked." + +They look around. They do not see anyone. They go to the cage. Ben takes out some bread. He breaks it into small pieces. He puts them through the bars. The bird eats them. It makes a happy sound. + +"Thank you, thank you," the bird says. "You are very kind. The bread is sweet." + +Lily and Ben smile. They are glad the bird likes the bread. + +"But we want to do more," Lily says. "We want to help you escape. We want you to be free." + +The bird says, "Really? How can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben think hard. They see a big rock near the cage. They have an idea. + +"Maybe we can use the rock to break the lock," Ben says. + +"Let's try," Lily says. + +They pick up the rock. It is heavy. They lift it together. They swing it at the lock. The lock makes a loud noise. It breaks. The cage door opens. + +"Quick, quick," Lily says. "Fly away, bird. Fly away." + +The bird flaps its wings. It flies out of the cage. It flies into the sky. It feels free. + +"Thank you, thank you," the bird says. "You are very brave. You are my friends." + +Lily and Ben wave at the bird. They are happy. They watch the bird fly away. They hope it will find a new home. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in the grass. It is a turkey. The turkey has no feathers on its head. It is bald. + +"Look, Jen, a bald turkey!" Tom says. He runs to the turkey. He wants to touch it. + +"Wait, Tom, be careful!" Jen says. She follows him. She is scared of the turkey. + +Tom reaches the turkey. He feels its head. It is smooth and warm. The turkey makes a loud noise. It is angry. + +"Gobble, gobble, gobble!" the turkey says. It pecks Tom's hand. It hurts. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. He runs away from the turkey. He cries. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Jen says. She hugs him. She feels sorry for him. + +"I'm okay, Jen, but the turkey is mean!" Tom says. He shows her his hand. It has a red mark. + +"Let's go home, Tom. We can put some ice on your hand. And we can play with something else. Not a bald turkey!" Jen says. + +"Okay, Jen. You are a good friend. And I don't like bald turkeys!" Tom says. + +They hold hands and walk home. They are still friends. And they stay away from the bald turkey. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big tree with red apples. They pick some apples and put them in a basket. + +"Let's make a pie with the apples," Jen says. "Mom will be happy." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we have to be fast. The apples will rot if we wait too long." + +They run to the kitchen with the basket. They wash the apples and cut them into pieces. They put the pieces in a big bowl. They add some sugar and cinnamon. They mix everything well. + +Mom helps them roll out the dough and put it in a pan. They put the apple mixture on top of the dough. They cover it with another layer of dough. They make some holes with a fork. + +"Is the pie ready?" Ben asks. + +"Not yet," Mom says. "We have to bake it in the oven for a while. Then it will be ready and yummy." + +They put the pie in the oven and wait. They smell the sweet and spicy aroma. They hear the timer beep. + +"Can we eat the pie now?" Jen asks. + +"Yes, you can," Mom says. "But be careful, it's hot." + +They take the pie out of the oven and let it cool a bit. They cut some slices and put them on plates. They eat the pie with big smiles. + +"This is the best pie ever," Ben says. + +"I agree," Jen says. "Thank you, Mom." + +"You're welcome, my loves," Mom says. "You did a great job. I'm proud of you." + +They hug and kiss Mom. They finish the pie and clean up the kitchen. They have a happy day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big drum in the park. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. + +"I saw it first!" Lily says. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. "I like drums!" + +They disagree. They pull the drum. They are not careful. They are angry. + +The drum is heavy. It falls on the ground. It makes a loud noise. It breaks. The drum is not shiny anymore. It has a big hole. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They cry. They have no drum. They have no fun. They are not friends anymore. +Sara liked to play with ice. She liked to make shapes and animals with ice. One day, she made a big spider with ice. She was very proud of her spider. She showed it to her mom and dad. + +"Look, I made a spider with ice!" Sara said. + +"Wow, that's a very good spider, Sara!" her mom said. "But you have to be careful. Ice can melt when it is warm." + +Sara nodded. She put her spider on a plate and took it to her room. She wanted to play with it more. + +But Sara forgot about her spider. She played with her dolls and books. She did not see that the sun was shining through the window. The sun was very warm. The sun made the ice melt. + +When Sara remembered her spider, she ran to her room. She looked at the plate. But there was no spider. There was only water. + +"Where is my spider?" Sara cried. "What happened to my spider?" + +She ran to her mom and dad. She showed them the plate. + +"Mom, dad, where is my spider?" Sara asked. + +"Your spider melted, Sara," her dad said. "Ice melts when it is warm. Remember what mom told you?" + +Sara felt sad. She liked her spider. She wanted to play with it more. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," her mom said. "But you can make another spider. You can make it with clay or paper. They don't melt." + +Sara thought for a moment. She decided to try. She went to get some clay and paper. She made a new spider. It was not as shiny as the ice spider. But it was still a good spider. And it did not melt. + +Sara learned a lesson. She learned that ice melts when it is warm. She learned that she had to be careful with her things. She learned that she could make new things with different materials. She was happy with her new spider. She showed it to her mom and dad. + +"Look, I made a new spider with clay and paper!" Sara said. + +"Wow, that's a very good spider, Sara!" her mom said. "And it won't melt!" + +Sara smiled. She hugged her mom and dad. She played with her new spider. She was careful with it. She was a good girl. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and watch movies. One day, they find a new movie on TV. It is about a colorful bunny who can hop very high and fast. Lily and Ben want to watch the movie. + +But Mom says no. She says it is time for lunch. She says they can watch the movie later. Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to eat. They want to see the bunny hop. + +They have an idea. They sneak out of the kitchen. They go to the living room. They turn on the TV. They find the movie. They are happy. They sit on the couch and watch the bunny hop. + +But Mom sees them. She is angry. She turns off the TV. She says they are naughty. She says they have to eat first. She says they have to say sorry. Lily and Ben are sorry. They do not want to make Mom angry. They go back to the kitchen. They eat their lunch. + +After lunch, Mom says they can watch the movie. She says they have to be good. She says she will watch with them. Lily and Ben are happy. They hug Mom. They go to the living room. They turn on the TV. They find the movie. They watch the bunny hop. They laugh and clap. They enjoy the movie. Mom smiles and hugs them. They are friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had a pretty pink skirt and long brown hair. Lily liked to rock Anna in her arms and sing to her. + +One day, Lily wanted to show Anna to her friend Tom, who lived next door. She put Anna in her backpack and ran to Tom's house. She knocked on the door and Tom opened it. He smiled and said, "Hi, Lily. Do you want to play?" + +"Yes, Tom. I want to show you my doll. She is very pretty and nice." Lily said. She opened her backpack and took out Anna. But when she saw Anna, she gasped. Anna's skirt was torn and her hair was tangled. Lily felt very sad and angry. She said, "Who did this to Anna? She is helpless. She can't defend herself." + +Tom looked at Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I think it was my dog, Rex. He likes to chew on things. He must have found your backpack and played with your doll. He didn't mean to hurt her." + +Lily started to cry. She hugged Anna and said, "Poor Anna. You are my best friend. I don't want you to be hurt. How can I fix you?" + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He said, "Don't cry, Lily. I can help you. I have some scissors and glue and fabric. We can cut off the torn part of the skirt and make a new one. We can also comb the hair and tie it with a ribbon. Anna will look good as new." + +Lily stopped crying and said, "Really, Tom? You can do that?" + +"Yes, Lily. I can do that. Come on, let's go to my room and fix Anna." Tom said. He took Lily's hand and led her to his room. He found his scissors and glue and fabric and ribbon. He and Lily worked together to repair Anna's skirt and hair. They had fun and talked and laughed. + +When they were done, Lily looked at Anna and smiled. Anna looked pretty and nice again. Lily said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind and clever. You helped me and Anna. You are my friend." + +Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are very sweet and brave. You love your doll and take care of her. You are my friend too." + +Lily and Tom hugged each other and Anna. They decided to play with Anna and Rex. They rocked Anna in their arms and sang to her. Rex wagged his tail and licked their faces. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the snow in winter. They make snowmen, snowballs and snow forts. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they decide to have a race. They want to see who can run faster from one snow fort to the other. They say "ready, set, go!" and start to run. Lily is very fast, but Ben is faster. He is almost at the other snow fort, when he slips on the ice and falls. He hurts his knee and cries. + +Lily hears him and stops. She runs back to him and helps him get up. She says "Are you okay, Ben? I'm sorry you fell. Do you want to go home?" Ben says "No, I don't want to go home. I want to finish the race. But you can win, Lily. You are dependable. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiles and says "Thank you, Ben. You are dependable too. You are a good friend. But we don't have to finish the race. We can share the win. We can both be winners." Ben smiles too and says "Okay, Lily. We can share the win. We can both be winners." They hug and walk to the other snow fort. They are happy and proud. They are best friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. They did not hear the thunder. They did not feel the wind. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go to the pond!" Tom said. "We can see the fish and the ducks!" + +"OK, Tom, but we have to be quick. Mom said we have to go home before sunset." Lily said. + +They ran to the pond. They saw the fish and the ducks. They threw some bread to them. They laughed and clapped. They did not see the lightning. They did not hear the rain. + +"Hey, kids, you have to go home now!" A man shouted. He was the park keeper. He had a big hat and a big coat. He was wet. "There is a big storm coming! It is not safe here!" + +Lily and Tom looked at him. They looked at the sky. They saw the dark clouds. They heard the thunder. They felt the wind. They were scared. + +"OK, mister, we will go home now!" Tom said. He took Lily's hand. They ran to the gate. They did not see the puddle. They did not hear the splash. + +They fell into the puddle. They were wet. They were cold. They were hurt. They cried. + +The park keeper ran to them. He helped them up. He gave them his coat. He called their mom. He was sorry. + +Lily and Tom were wet. They were cold. They were hurt. They were sad. They wished they had listened to the park keeper. They wished they had gone home before sunset. They learned a lesson. +Lila and Tom like to play tag. They run and chase each other in the park. Lila is fast and Tom tries to catch her. But Lila is smart and she knows how to hide. + +One day, they play tag near a big tree. Lila runs behind the tree and waits for Tom. Tom runs after her and does not see the tree. He hits the tree with his head and falls down. He cries and holds his head. + +Lila hears Tom cry and comes out from behind the tree. She sees Tom on the ground and feels sorry for him. She runs to him and hugs him. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you OK?" + +Tom stops crying and looks at Lila. He says, "I'm OK, Lila. It was my fault. I did not yield to the tree. The tree is hard and I am soft. I should have looked where I was going." + +Lila smiles and says, "It's OK, Tom. You are brave and strong. Next time, you will yield to the tree and not fall. Come on, let's play some more. But be careful, OK?" + +Tom nods and says, "OK, Lila. Let's play some more. But you be careful too, OK?" + +They get up and hold hands. They run and play tag again. They are happy and have fun. They yield to the trees and do not fall. They are good friends. +Lila and Ben were playing with snow in the yard. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They also found a rod and put it in the snowman's hand. + +"Look, our snowman is so cool!" Lila said. + +"Yes, he is. But he needs a name. What should we call him?" Ben asked. + +Lila thought for a moment. She was bossy and liked to decide everything. "Let's call him Rod. Because he has a rod," she said. + +Ben did not like that name. He wanted to call him something else. But he did not want to argue with Lila. She was his big sister and sometimes she got mad at him. "OK, Rod it is," he said. + +They played with Rod for a while. They pretended he was their friend and they talked to him. They had fun. + +But then the sun came out and it was very bright and warm. The snow started to melt. Lila and Ben saw that Rod was getting smaller and smaller. His hat fell off. His scarf slipped down. His carrot nose dropped to the ground. His rod was loose. + +"Oh no, Rod is melting!" Lila cried. + +"Quick, let's save him!" Ben said. + +They ran to Rod and tried to fix him. They pushed the snow back to his body. They put his hat, scarf and nose back on. They held his rod in place. + +But it was no use. The snow kept melting. Rod was gone. + +Lila and Ben were sad. They liked Rod. He was their snowman. + +They hugged each other and went inside. They hoped it would snow again soon. They wanted to make another snowman. Maybe this time they would agree on a name. +Tim and Mia were playing near the pond. They liked to throw stones and watch the ripples. They saw some ducks and frogs, but they did not see the alligator. + +The alligator was hiding under the water. He was hungry and curious. He saw the children and wanted to get closer. He slowly moved his big body and his long tail. He was very quiet and careful. + +"Look, Mia, a big stick!" Tim said, pointing to the water. He ran to pick it up. + +"That's not a stick, Tim, that's an alligator!" Mia shouted, seeing the eyes and the teeth of the animal. She was scared and ran away. + +"An alligator?" Tim said, dropping the stick. He turned around and saw the alligator. He was also scared and ran away. + +The alligator followed them. He was fast and strong. He wanted to catch them and eat them. He opened his mouth and roared. + +"Help, help!" Tim and Mia cried, running to their mom and dad. They were far from the pond, but they could still hear the alligator. + +Their mom and dad heard them and saw the alligator. They were angry and brave. They picked up some sticks and stones and threw them at the alligator. They shouted and scared him away. + +"Are you okay, Tim and Mia?" their mom and dad asked, hugging them. + +"Yes, we are okay, but we are sorry," Tim and Mia said, sobbing. "We did not know it was an alligator. We will not play near the pond again." + +"It's okay, Tim and Mia, we are glad you are safe," their mom and dad said, kissing them. "But you have to be careful and listen to us. The pond is not a safe place to play. There are many dangers there. You have to stay away from the alligator and other animals." + +"Okay, mom and dad, we will listen to you," Tim and Mia said, nodding. "We will play somewhere else. We do not like the alligator. He is mean and scary." + +They went back to their house and played with their toys. They forgot about the alligator and the pond. They were happy and safe. The alligator was distant and lonely. He went back to his hiding place and waited for another chance. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their jeep. It is big and red and has four wheels. They can push it and make it go fast. + +One day, they have a fight. Lily wants to drive the jeep, but Max does not let her. He says it is his turn. Lily gets angry and pulls the jeep. Max pulls back. They both pull hard and the jeep breaks. It separates into two parts. The wheels fall off and the body splits. + +Lily and Max are sad and frustrated. They look at the broken jeep and cry. They do not want to play anymore. They want their jeep back. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken jeep and the tears. She hugs Lily and Max and says sorry. She says she can fix the jeep. She gets some glue and some tape and puts the jeep back together. She makes sure the wheels can spin and the body is strong. + +Lily and Max are happy and grateful. They thank Mom and hug her. They say sorry to each other and share the jeep. They take turns to drive it and push it. They have fun and laugh. They love their jeep and each other. +Mira and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and some plastic cups. They pour water on the flowers and the grass. They laugh and splash each other. + +"Look, Mira, a vegetable!" Ben says. He points to a carrot that is growing in a pot. He picks it up and shows it to Mira. + +"Wow, a vegetable!" Mira says. She takes the carrot and smells it. It smells good. She wants to eat it. + +"Can we eat it, Ben?" she asks. + +"I don't know, Mira. Maybe we should wash it first. It has dirt on it," Ben says. + +They run to the bucket and dip the carrot in the water. They rub it with their hands. The dirt comes off. The carrot is wet and shiny. + +"Can we eat it now, Ben?" Mira asks. + +"Maybe we should dry it first. It is too wet," Ben says. + +They look around for something to dry the carrot with. They see a towel hanging on the clothesline. It is light and soft. They run to the towel and wrap the carrot in it. They rub it gently. The towel absorbs the water. The carrot is dry and smooth. + +"Can we eat it now, Ben?" Mira asks. + +"Yes, Mira, we can eat it now. Let's share it," Ben says. + +They sit on the grass and break the carrot in half. They bite into it. It is crunchy and sweet. They smile and chew. They like the vegetable. They are happy. +One day, Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to run, slide, swing and throw a ball for Spot. Spot was very fast and good at catching the ball. + +But then, Spot saw a cat and ran after it. The cat was scared and climbed up a tree. Spot barked and jumped, but he could not reach the cat. Anna and Ben ran to Spot and tried to calm him down. They said, "Spot, stop! The cat is not a toy. The cat is scared. Come here, Spot!" + +But Spot did not listen. He kept barking and jumping. He was too excited. He did not see the hole in the ground. He stepped in the hole and twisted his paw. He yelped and fell down. He was hurt and sad. + +Anna and Ben saw that Spot was hurt. They said, "Oh no, Spot! You are hurt. We need to help you. This is an emergency. We need to take you to the vet. The vet will make you feel better." + +They looked around and saw a wagon. The wagon was red and had four wheels. They said, "We can use the wagon to carry Spot. The wagon will make it easier. Come on, Spot. We will be gentle. We love you, Spot." + +They lifted Spot and put him in the wagon. They covered him with a blanket. They gave him a hug and a kiss. They said, "You are a good dog, Spot. You are sweet and brave. We will be with you, Spot. Don't be afraid, Spot." + +They pulled the wagon and walked to the vet. The vet was nice and kind. The vet checked Spot and gave him some medicine. The vet said, "Spot will be fine. He just needs some rest and some love. He is a lucky dog. He has good friends like you." + +Anna and Ben smiled and thanked the vet. They said, "Thank you, vet. You are very helpful. We are happy that Spot will be fine. We will take good care of him. We will give him rest and love. He is our best friend." + +They took Spot back to the wagon. They said, "Let's go home, Spot. We will make you a cozy bed. We will give you some water and some treats. We will play with you when you feel better. We are proud of you, Spot." + +Spot wagged his tail and licked their faces. He said, "Woof, woof. Thank you, Anna. Thank you, Ben. You are the best friends ever. You are sweet and brave. I love you, Anna. I love you, Ben." + +They all went home, happy and safe. They were a happy family. +Tom likes to jog. He likes to run fast and feel the wind on his face. He jogs every day with his dad in the park. They jog past the trees, the flowers, and the pond. Tom likes to see the ducks and the fish in the pond. + +One day, Tom and his dad jog to the library. The library has many books. Tom likes books. He likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. He and his dad go inside the library. They see a big bookshelf. The bookshelf has many books of different colors and sizes. + +Tom runs to the bookshelf. He wants to find a book about animals. He likes animals. He sees a book with a lion on the cover. He reaches for the book. But he is too short. He jumps and jumps, but he cannot get the book. He gets angry. He kicks the bookshelf. The bookshelf shakes. The books fall down. They make a loud noise. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" his dad asks. He is not happy. He sees the books on the floor. He sees the librarian. She is not happy either. She looks at Tom and his dad. She says, "Shh! This is a library. You have to be quiet. And you have to be careful. You cannot kick the bookshelf. You can hurt yourself and the books." + +Tom feels bad. He did not mean to make a loud noise. He did not mean to hurt the books. He says, "I'm sorry, dad. I'm sorry, librarian. I just wanted the lion book. But I could not reach it." His dad picks him up. He hugs him. He says, "It's okay, Tom. I know you like the lion book. But you have to ask for help. You cannot kick the bookshelf. That is not nice. And you have to be quiet in the library. That is the rule. Can you say sorry to the librarian?" + +Tom nods. He looks at the librarian. He says, "I'm sorry, librarian. I will be quiet. And I will not kick the bookshelf. Can I please have the lion book?" The librarian smiles. She says, "Of course, Tom. You can have the lion book. But you have to be gentle with it. And you have to return it when you are done. Do you understand?" Tom nods again. He says, "Yes, librarian. I understand. Thank you for the lion book." He takes the book from the librarian. He hugs it. He is happy. He and his dad go to a table. They sit down. They look at the lion book. They read the story. They are quiet. They are careful. They are good. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many flowers. They run to the hill and roll down. They laugh and have fun. + +"Look, Sara, a bee!" Ben says. He points to a yellow and black insect on a flower. + +Sara likes bees. She wants to see it better. She walks to the flower and bends down. She smiles at the bee. + +"Hello, bee. You are lively. You make honey. I like honey," she says. + +The bee buzzes and flies away. Sara follows it with her eyes. She does not see the rock in front of her. She trips and falls. She hurts her knee. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she says. + +Ben hears her cry. He runs to her and helps her up. He sees blood on her knee. He feels sorry for her. + +"Don't cry, Sara. I have a band-aid. I can cover your knee. It will be better soon," he says. + +He takes out a band-aid from his pocket. He opens it and sticks it on her knee. He gives her a hug. + +"There, there. You are brave, Sara. The band-aid will make the hurt go away. Do you want to play some more?" he says. + +Sara stops crying. She looks at her knee. She sees a band-aid with a star on it. She likes stars. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are kind. The band-aid is pretty. I want to play some more. But first, can I give you a kiss?" she says. + +She leans forward and kisses him on the cheek. He blushes. He puts his thumb in his mouth. He nods. + +"Okay, Sara. Let's play some more. But be careful. Watch out for rocks. And bees," he says. + +They hold hands and run to the swings. They swing high and low. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They go to school together. They like to play with cars and balls. But they are not the same. Tom is rich and Sam is poor. Tom has many toys and clothes. Sam has few toys and clothes. + +One day, it is very cold. Tom and Sam are outside. They shiver. Tom has a big coat and a hat. Sam has a small coat and no hat. Tom says to Sam, "Why are you so cold? You should have a hat like me. You are silly." + +Sam feels sad and angry. He says to Tom, "You are mean. You have everything. You do not share. You do not care. You are not my friend." + +Tom is surprised and hurt. He says to Sam, "I am not mean. I do not have everything. I share and care. I am your friend." + +Sam looks at Tom. He sees his big coat and hat. He sees his many toys and clothes. He sees his blue eyes and big pupils. He does not believe him. He says to Tom, "No, you are not. You are rich and I am poor. You are different and I am same. You are not my friend. Go away." + +Tom feels sad and angry too. He says to Sam, "Fine. I will go away. You are poor and I am rich. You are different and I am same. You are not my friend. Goodbye." + +Tom and Sam turn away. They walk to their homes. They shiver. They cry. They are alone. They miss each other. They want to be friends again. But they do not know how. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with their blocks. + +One day, they had a big fight over the blocks. Lila wanted to use all the red blocks, and Ben wanted to use all the blue blocks. They both said, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" and pulled the blocks from each other. They made a big mess and knocked down their towers and bridges and houses. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the blocks all over the floor and the twins crying and yelling. She said, "Stop! Stop! Stop! Why are you fighting over the blocks? You have enough blocks for both of you. You can share and play nicely together." + +Lila and Ben said, "But we want to use the same blocks. We don't want to share. We want to separate the blocks by color." + +Their mom said, "That is not a wise way to play with blocks. You can make more fun and beautiful things if you use different colors and shapes. Look, I will show you." She picked up some blocks and made a rainbow with them. She said, "See, this is a rainbow. It has many colors and it is pretty. Can you make a rainbow with only one color?" + +Lila and Ben looked at the rainbow and said, "Wow, that is pretty. No, we can't make a rainbow with only one color. We need many colors." + +Their mom said, "That's right. And you can make other things with many colors too. Like a flower, or a bird, or a car. Do you want to try?" + +Lila and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, we want to try. We are sorry for fighting. We will share and play nicely together." + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's good. I'm proud of you. Now, let's clean up the mess and then you can play with the blocks. But first, let's wash your hands. They are wet from the blocks. You don't want to get sick." + +Lila and Ben said, "Okay, mom. We will wash our hands. Thank you for showing us how to play with the blocks. You are wise and kind." + +They hugged their mom and went to wash their hands. Then they played with the blocks and made many fun and beautiful things. They did not fight anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Sam were very excited to see the fireworks. They wore warm hats and gloves and followed Mom and Dad to the park. There were many people and noises and lights. + +"Can we go closer, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, it's safer to stay here. The fireworks are very loud and bright. They might scare you or hurt you if you go too close," Mom said. + +"But I'm not scared, Mom. I'm tough," Sam said. He wanted to see the fireworks up close. He thought they looked like stars and rockets and flowers. + +"Me too, I'm tough," Lily said. She wanted to be like her big brother. + +Mom and Dad smiled and hugged them. "We know you're tough, but you also have to be careful and listen to us. The fireworks are very pretty, but they are also very hot and dangerous. We don't want you to get burned or lost," Dad said. + +"OK, Dad, we will listen to you," Sam and Lily said. They held Mom and Dad's hands and waited for the show to start. + +Soon, the sky was filled with colors and sounds. The fireworks made shapes and patterns and noises. Sam and Lily oohed and aahed and clapped their hands. They liked the red ones and the blue ones and the green ones. They liked the ones that made loud bangs and the ones that made soft whistles. They liked the ones that sparkled and the ones that faded. + +They watched the fireworks until the end. Then they said goodbye to the park and the people and the lights. They walked back to the car with Mom and Dad. They were happy and tired. + +"Did you like the fireworks, Sam and Lily?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we liked them a lot. They were very pretty and fun," Sam said. + +"They were the best fireworks ever, Mom. Thank you for taking us," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, sweeties. We're glad you enjoyed them. You were very good and brave and tough," Mom said. + +They got in the car and drove home. They snuggled in their beds and dreamed of fireworks. +Lily and Tom like to visit the library with Mom. They can look at many books with pictures and words. They can also play with toys and puzzles. Mom says they can borrow some books to take home. + +One day, they go to the library when it is dark outside. Lily and Tom are scared of the dark. They hold Mom's hand and walk fast. They see a big dog on the street. It barks loud and runs towards them. Lily and Tom scream and cry. + +Mom tries to protect them, but the dog is too strong. It bites Mom's arm and leg. Mom falls down and bleeds. Lily and Tom are very scared. They run to the library and bang on the door. But the library is closed. No one is there to help them. + +The dog follows them and tries to bite them too. Lily and Tom hide behind a trash can and hug each other. They hope Mom will be okay. They hope someone will come and save them. But no one comes. The dog keeps barking and growling. Lily and Tom are very sad and scared. They wish they never visited the library. +Tommy and Lily were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to dress them up and pretend they were going to a party. Tommy had a blue doll with a red hat and a yellow button. Lily had a pink doll with a purple dress and a green button. + +"Look at my doll, she is so pretty!" Lily said. "She has a green button that sparkles in the sun." + +"My doll is prettier!" Tommy said. "She has a red hat that matches her button. Your button is filthy, it has dirt on it." + +"No, it doesn't!" Lily said. "Your button is filthy, it has mud on it." + +They started to argue and pull each other's dolls. They did not see the dog that was watching them from behind the fence. The dog was hungry and bored. He saw the buttons and thought they were food. He jumped over the fence and ran towards the children. + +"Hey, stop!" Tommy shouted. "That's my doll!" + +"Leave my doll alone!" Lily cried. "She is mine!" + +The dog did not listen. He grabbed Tommy's doll by the hat and ran away. He also bit Lily's doll by the dress and tore off the button. He spat out the button and ran to the other side of the garden. + +Tommy and Lily were shocked and sad. They had lost their buttons and their dolls were ruined. They stopped fighting and hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry, Tommy," Lily said. "I didn't mean to say your button was filthy." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tommy said. "I didn't mean to say your button was dirty." + +They decided to share their dolls and play together. They hoped the dog would not come back. They learned that buttons are not important, but friends are. +Ben hates his helmet. He thinks it is too big and too hot. He does not want to wear it when he rides his bike. He wants to feel the wind in his hair and look cool. + +One day, he sneaks out of his house without his helmet. He rides his bike fast and free. He feels happy and brave. He does not see the car coming from the other side. He does not hear the horn or the brakes. + +The car hits Ben and his bike. Ben falls to the ground. He feels a lot of pain in his head and his body. He cries and cries. He wishes he had his helmet. + +Mom and Dad come running. They are very scared and sad. They hug Ben and call for help. They take him to the hospital. The doctor says Ben is lucky. He has some cuts and bruises, but no broken bones or serious injuries. He says Ben could have been hurt much worse if he did not have his helmet. + +Ben learns his lesson. He says he is sorry to Mom and Dad. He says he will always wear his helmet from now on. He says he knows his helmet is not too big or too hot. He says his helmet is cool. He says his helmet is his friend. +Tim and Sue were very happy to go to the zoo with their mom. They wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. But most of all, they wanted to see the penguins. They loved penguins. They had books and toys and stickers of penguins at home. + +They walked and walked until they reached the penguin house. They ran to the glass and looked for the penguins. But they could not see any. They only saw a big pool of water and some rocks. Where were the penguins? + +They asked their mom. She said, "The penguins are hiding inside. They are miserable. They do not like the hot sun. They like the cold snow. They miss their home." + +Tim and Sue felt sad. They wanted to make the penguins happy. They thought of an idea. They said, "Mom, can we give the penguins some ice? Maybe they will like that. Maybe they will come out and play." + +Their mom smiled. She said, "That is a very nice idea. Let's go and ask the zookeeper. Maybe he has some ice for the penguins." + +They walked and walked until they found the zookeeper. He was wearing a hat and a shirt with a penguin on it. He looked friendly. They asked him, "Can we give the penguins some ice? They are miserable. They do not like the hot sun. They like the cold snow. They miss their home." + +The zookeeper smiled. He said, "Sure, you can give the penguins some ice. I have some ice cubes here. You can take some and throw them in the pool. Maybe the penguins will like that. Maybe they will come out and play." + +Tim and Sue were very happy. They took some ice cubes and ran back to the penguin house. They threw the ice cubes in the pool. They waited and watched. Soon, they saw some black and white heads popping out of the water. They saw some flippers and some beaks. They saw the penguins! + +The penguins saw the ice cubes. They swam and dived and splashed. They played with the ice cubes. They looked happy. They made some noises. They sounded like they were saying thank you. + +Tim and Sue clapped and cheered. They were happy too. They had made the penguins happy. They said, "You're welcome, penguins. We love you. We hope you have fun." +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. Sometimes they share, but sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big book with many pictures. The book is about history. History is what happened a long time ago, before they were born. + +"Look, Mia, this is a castle. It has many towers and walls. I want to be a king," Sam says. He points to a picture of a castle. + +"No, Sam, I want to be a queen. You can be a knight. Knights have horses and swords. They are brave and strong," Mia says. She points to a picture of a knight. + +"But I want to be a king. Kings have crowns and thrones. They are the bosses of everyone," Sam says. He tries to take the book from Mia. + +"Let go, Sam. It is my turn to look at the book. You had it before," Mia says. She pulls the book from Sam. + +Sam gets angry. He pinches Mia's arm. Mia cries out. She pinches Sam's cheek. Sam yells. They both start to pinch each other. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" their mom says. She hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees Sam and Mia pinching and crying. She takes the book from them. She puts it on a high shelf. "This book is not for you. It is for grown-ups. It is about history. History is distant. It is not here and now. You are here and now. You are twins. You should love and help each other, not pinch and hurt each other." + +Sam and Mia feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and kiss. They say sorry to their mom. They ask for the book back. + +"Maybe when you are older, you can look at the book again. But for now, you can play with your other toys and books. They are more fun and colorful. They are for you. They are not distant. They are here and now," their mom says. She gives them each a toy and a book. She smiles and kisses them. + +Sam and Mia smile and kiss their mom. They play with their toys and books. They do not fight. They do not pinch. They are happy. They are twins. They are here and now. +Tom and Ann wanted to make a cake for Mom's birthday. They found a box of cake mix in the pantry and a big bowl in the cabinet. They poured the mix into the bowl and looked for the mixer. + +"Where is the mixer?" Tom asked. "We need it to make the cake smooth." + +"I don't know," Ann said. "Maybe it is in the drawer." + +They opened the drawer and saw the mixer. But it was not shiny and white like before. It was gray and dirty and had a bad smell. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. "The mixer is spoiled. It has mold on it. Who left it like this?" + +"Maybe Dad did," Ann said. "He made soup last week and forgot to wash it." + +They put the mixer back in the drawer and closed it. They did not want to touch it or use it. + +"What can we do now?" Tom asked. "We still want to make a cake for Mom." + +Ann thought for a moment. Then she smiled and said, "We can use a spoon. It will take longer, but it will work. Come on, let's stir the mix with a spoon." + +Tom nodded and picked up a spoon. He and Ann took turns stirring the mix with the spoon. They worked hard and had fun. They did not need the spoiled mixer to make a cake for Mom. They only needed each other. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big swamp near their house. It was muddy and green and had many frogs and bugs. Tim and Sam wanted to explore the swamp and see what they could find. + +"Let's go to the swamp!" Tim said. "Maybe we can catch a frog or a bug!" + +"OK!" Sam said. "But we have to be careful. The swamp is wet and dirty and might have snakes or crocodiles!" + +Tim and Sam ran to the swamp and jumped in. They splashed and laughed and chased the frogs and bugs. They did not see their mom and dad watching them from the window. They did not hear them calling their names. + +Soon, Tim and Sam were covered in mud and slime. They smelled bad and felt sticky. They also saw something that scared them. It was a big snake that hissed and slithered in the water. Tim and Sam screamed and ran out of the swamp. They ran to their house and knocked on the door. + +Their mom and dad opened the door and saw them. They were angry and shocked. They asked them what they had done and why they had gone to the swamp. Tim and Sam did not know what to say. They felt ashamed and sorry. They decided to tell the truth and say they were sorry. + +"We went to the swamp because we wanted to have fun and see the frogs and bugs," Tim said. "But we did not listen to you and we did not think about the danger or the mess. We are sorry, mom and dad. We will not go to the swamp again." + +Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were glad they were safe and honest. They said they still loved them, but they had to clean them up and teach them a lesson. They said they had to take a bath and wash their clothes and toys. They also said they had to stay inside and read a book for the rest of the day. + +Tim and Sam nodded and said they understood. They said they learned their lesson and they would be more careful and respectful next time. They went to the bathroom and took a bath. They washed their clothes and toys. They stayed inside and read a book. They did not go to the swamp again. +Lily and Sam were very hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. Mom said they could go to a restaurant. Lily and Sam were happy. They put on their coats and shoes and got in the car. + +Mom drove to the restaurant. It was a big place with many lights and people. Lily and Sam saw a sign that said "Pizza". They liked pizza. They followed Mom inside and sat at a table. A man came and gave them menus. He asked what they wanted to drink. + +"I want juice," Lily said. + +"I want milk," Sam said. + +"OK, juice and milk," the man said. He went away and came back with their drinks. He asked what they wanted to eat. + +"I want cheese pizza," Lily said. + +"I want pepperoni pizza," Sam said. + +"OK, cheese and pepperoni," the man said. He went away again and came back with their pizzas. They smelled good. Lily and Sam ate their pizzas. They were yummy. + +Mom ate her pizza too. She asked if they wanted dessert. Lily and Sam nodded. They wanted ice cream. The man came and asked what flavor they wanted. + +"I want chocolate," Lily said. + +"I want vanilla," Sam said. + +"OK, chocolate and vanilla," the man said. He went away and came back with their ice creams. They looked good. Lily and Sam ate their ice creams. They were cold and sweet. + +Mom ate her ice cream too. She asked for the bill. The man came and gave her the bill. She paid him and gave him a tip. She said thank you. The man said you're welcome. He said he hoped they enjoyed their meal. + +"We did, thank you," Mom said. She took Lily and Sam by the hand and walked to the car. Lily and Sam felt full and happy. They liked the restaurant. + +But when they got in the car, Lily felt dizzy. She put her hand on her tummy. She said, "Mom, I don't feel good." + +Mom looked at her and said, "Oh, honey, I'm sorry. Maybe you ate too much. Do you want me to hold you?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted Mom to hold her. Mom picked her up and hugged her. She said, "It's OK, Lily. I'm here. I care about you. You'll feel better soon." + +Lily felt Mom's warm arms and heard Mom's soft voice. She felt a little better. She closed her eyes and rested her head on Mom's shoulder. She said, "I love you, Mom." + +"I love you too, Lily," Mom said. She kissed her on the cheek. She started the car and drove home. Sam was sleepy too. He leaned on Mom's arm and said, "I love you, Mom." + +"I love you too, Sam," Mom said. She smiled and said, "You're my sweet kids. I'm glad we had a nice dinner." + +Lily and Sam smiled too. They were glad too. They fell asleep in the car. Mom drove home and tucked them in bed. She said good night and turned off the light. She was happy. She had a good family. She cared about them very much. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with their bikes in the park. Lily has a pink bike with a basket and a bell. Ben has a blue bike with a pedal and a horn. + +One day, they see a new bike in the park. It is shiny and red, with a big pedal and a loud siren. Lily and Ben want to try it. They blink their eyes and look around. They do not see anyone near the bike. + +"Let's go and ride it!" Lily says. "It looks so fun!" + +"No, we can't," Ben says. "It is not our bike. Someone else left it here. Maybe they will come back soon." + +"But they are not here now," Lily says. "We can just ride it for a little bit. They will not know." + +Lily runs to the bike and gets on it. She pushes the pedal and makes the siren go. "Woo-woo!" she shouts. "This is the best bike ever!" + +Ben shakes his head. He thinks Lily is wrong. He stays on his blue bike and watches her. + +Soon, a man comes to the park. He looks angry and sad. He sees Lily on his bike. He runs to her and takes the bike away. He scolds Lily and tells her to go away. He says she is a bad girl and a thief. + +Lily feels scared and sorry. She cries and runs to Ben. Ben hugs her and tries to calm her down. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily says. "I was wrong. I should not have taken the bike. It was not mine. It was not nice." + +"It's okay, Lily," Ben says. "You made a mistake. But you learned from it. Next time, you will be more careful and respectful. You will not take things that do not belong to you. You will be a good and tidy girl." + +Lily nods and smiles. She says thank you to Ben. They get on their bikes and go home. They are still friends. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing outside at night. They liked to look at the stars and the moon. They saw a bright light in the sky. It was a comet. It was large and fast. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I want to talk to it!" Lily said. "Maybe it is friendly." + +She ran after the comet. She tried to catch it. Tom followed her. He was worried. + +"Lily, stop!" Tom said. "You can't talk to the comet. It is too far and too hot. You will get hurt." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to talk to the comet. She thought it was lonely. She ran faster and faster. + +Tom saw a big rock in front of Lily. She did not see it. He shouted. + +"Lily, watch out!" Tom said. "There is a rock!" + +But it was too late. Lily tripped over the rock. She fell down. She scraped her knee. She cried. + +Tom ran to her. He helped her up. He hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded. She was sad. She looked at the sky. The comet was gone. + +"I'm sorry, too, Tom," Lily said. "I was silly. I should have listened to you. You are a good brother." + +They walked back to their house. They saw their mom and dad. They smiled at them. + +"Did you see the comet?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we did," Tom said. "It was large and fast." + +"It was pretty," Lily said. "But we can't talk to it." + +Mom and dad laughed. They hugged them. + +"You are right, Lily," Dad said. "You can't talk to the comet. But you can talk to us. We love you." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They loved their mom and dad. They went to bed. They dreamed of the comet. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and had to run after it. + +One time, the ball rolled away from them and went behind a big tree. Lily and Ben ran to get the ball, but they could not see it. They looked around the tree and saw a path. The path led to a hill. On top of the hill, they saw something shiny. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Ben said. + +They followed the path and climbed the hill. As they got closer, they saw that the shiny thing was a big metal bird. It had wings and a tail and a nose. It looked like it could fly, but it was not moving. + +Lily and Ben were amazed by the sight. They had never seen a metal bird before. They wondered how it got there and what it was for. + +They walked around the metal bird and touched it. It was cold and hard. They found a door and opened it. Inside, they saw many buttons and levers and screens. They looked like toys, but they did not know what they did. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Ben said. + +"Can we play with it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should not. It might be dangerous," Ben said. + +They heard a noise behind them. They turned around and saw a man. He was wearing a blue suit and a hat. He looked angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing here? This is my plane. Get out of there!" he shouted. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They ran out of the door and down the hill. They did not stop until they reached the park. They found their ball and hugged it. + +They had discovered a metal bird, but they did not like it. They liked their ball better. They decided to never go near the hill again. They played with their ball until it was time to go home. +Sara loved to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. She wanted to wear them and pretend she was a princess. But her mom told her not to touch them. They were very special and expensive. She said Sara could play with them when she was older. + +One day, Sara saw her mom leave the bedroom with a big bag. She said she was going to the store and would be back soon. Sara was curious. She wanted to see what was in the bag. She sneaked into the bedroom and opened the closet. There was a small box with a lock on it. Sara guessed it was where her mom kept her jewelry. She wanted to see it so badly. + +She looked around and saw a key on the dresser. She grabbed it and ran to the box. She put the key in the lock and turned it. The box opened and Sara saw all the beautiful jewelry inside. She was so happy. She took out some rings and necklaces and bracelets and put them on. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She felt like a princess. + +She did not hear the door open and her mom come in. She did not hear her mom call her name. She did not hear her mom gasp when she saw her in the bedroom. She did not hear her mom yell at her. + +"Sara! What are you doing? How did you open the box? Do you know how much trouble you are in? You are not supposed to touch my jewelry! You could have lost it or broken it or hurt yourself! Give it back to me right now!" + +Sara was scared. She did not mean to make her mom angry. She just wanted to play. She took off the jewelry and gave it back to her mom. She said she was sorry. She said she found the key and opened the box. She said she thought it was normal to play with jewelry. + +Her mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She was sad. She hugged Sara and said she loved her. She said she understood that Sara liked her jewelry, but she had to respect her things. She said she would let her play with some of her jewelry sometimes, but only with her permission and supervision. She said she had to lock the box because the jewelry was very special and expensive. She said she was going to the store to sell some of it because they needed money. She said she hoped Sara would learn to be more careful and honest. + +Sara felt bad. She did not know her mom needed money. She did not know her mom was going to sell her jewelry. She did not know her mom loved her jewelry so much. She said she was sorry again. She said she loved her mom. She said she would never touch her jewelry again without asking. She said she would help her mom with chores and save money. She said she learned her lesson. + +Her mom smiled. She said she was proud of Sara. She said she forgave her. She said they would go to the store together and see if they could keep some of the jewelry. She said they would have a special day. She said they were both princesses. + +They hugged and kissed and left the bedroom. They locked the box and put the key away. They went to the store and had a special day. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the sandbox. They liked to make castles and bridges with the sand. But the sun was very hot and bright. Sara felt her skin getting red and sore. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. "My skin hurts!" + +Ben looked at her and saw that she was right. Her skin was red and peeling. He felt sorry for her. + +"Maybe you need some lotion," he said. "Lotion makes your skin feel better. My mom puts lotion on me when I get sunburned." + +He ran to his backpack and took out a bottle of lotion. He showed it to Sara. + +"Here, this is lotion. It smells nice and it is cool. Can I put some on you?" + +Sara nodded. She was happy that Ben wanted to help her. She let him squeeze some lotion on his hand and rub it gently on her skin. + +"Ah, that feels good," she said. "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +But then they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw an enormous dog running towards them. It was bigger than them and had sharp teeth and a long tongue. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Run!" Ben shouted. "That dog is scary!" + +He grabbed Sara's hand and they ran away from the sandbox. The dog chased them, barking and growling. They ran to the slide and climbed up as fast as they could. The dog jumped and tried to reach them, but it was too short. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Sara yelled. "Leave us alone!" + +They hoped that someone would come and save them. They hugged each other and waited. They wished they had more lotion. +Sara and Ben were playing in the yard. They had a big box that they made into a house. They liked to pretend they were a family. Sara was the mom and Ben was the dad. + +One day, they saw a white monster in the woods. It had big teeth and red eyes. It looked very scary. Sara and Ben were afraid. They ran into their box house and closed the door. + +"Mom, what is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, dad. Maybe it is a bear. Or a wolf. Or a ghost," Sara said. + +"Can we fix it? Can we make it go away?" Ben said. + +"Maybe we can. Let's try to talk to it. Maybe it is nice. Maybe it is lost," Sara said. + +They opened the door a little bit and peeked out. The white monster was still there. It was sniffing the air and growling. + +"Hello, monster. We are Sara and Ben. We are playing in our house. Do you want to play with us?" Sara said. + +The white monster heard Sara's voice and turned its head. It saw the two children in the box. It licked its lips and smiled. It was hungry. It wanted to eat them. + +The white monster ran towards the box. Sara and Ben screamed. They tried to close the door, but it was too late. The white monster broke the box and grabbed them. It bit them and tore them apart. It ate them all up. + +The white monster was happy. It had a good meal. It burped and walked away. It left behind the broken box and some blood and bones. Nobody ever saw Sara and Ben again. The end. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a red car and Mia had a blue top. They liked to make the car and the top go fast and make noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is faster than your top!" Ben said. + +"No, it's not, my top can spin and spin and spin!" Mia said. + +They both laughed and had fun. But then Ben wanted to try Mia's top. He reached for it, but Mia did not want to share. + +"Hey, that's mine, give it back!" Mia said. + +"No, I want to play with it, it's cool!" Ben said. + +They started to pull the top from each other. They did not see that their mom was watching them from the kitchen. + +"Ben, Mia, stop that right now!" their mom said. "You are not being nice to each other. You have to share your toys, or I will punish you." + +Ben and Mia looked at their mom. They felt scared and sorry. They did not want to be punished. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. + +They let go of the top and hugged each other. + +"Can we still play with the car and the top?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, you can, but you have to take turns and be gentle," their mom said. "The car and the top are harmless, but you can hurt each other if you are not careful." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said thank you to their mom and went back to playing. They shared their toys and had more fun. They learned to be kind and respectful to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Max's friend, a little girl named Lily, came to visit him. + +"Hi Max!" said Lily with a big smile on her face. + +"Hi Lily!" barked Max happily. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. "But we have to hurry because my mom said we have to go home soon." + +Max and Lily played together for a little while, but then Lily looked at her watch and said, "Oh no, we have to go now! I don't want to make my mom mad." + +Max nodded his head and said, "Okay, let's go. See you later, Lily!" + +Lily waved goodbye and said, "Bye Max! Thanks for playing with me. You have a friendly face." + +Max wagged his tail happily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's daddy gave him a present. It was a shiny razor. Timmy was very excited to get the razor. He wanted to play with it right away. + +But his mommy told him to be careful because razors are fragile and can hurt him. Timmy listened to his mommy and promised to be careful. + +Timmy used the razor to shave his teddy bear's fur. He was very happy with his new toy. But then, he accidentally dropped the razor and it broke into many pieces. Timmy was sad that he didn't listen to his mommy. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be careful with fragile things and always listened to his mommy's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park and chase after butterflies. One day, Spot saw a big, gloomy cloud in the sky. He felt a little scared, but he kept playing. + +Suddenly, a loud noise disturbed Spot's playtime. He saw a cat stuck in a tree and meowing for help. Spot didn't know what to do, so he ran to find a veterinarian. The veterinarian arrived quickly and rescued the cat. + +But when Spot returned to the park, he saw that all the butterflies had gone away. He felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. The veterinarian saw that Spot was feeling down and gave him a big hug. Spot felt better and went back to chasing after butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who liked to walk in the woods. One day, he met a bird who liked to sing. The bear asked the bird to sing a song for him, but the bird was grumpy and said no. + +The bear was sad and didn't understand why the bird was grumpy. He asked the bird if he did something wrong, but the bird said no. The bear asked again if the bird could sing a song, but the bird still said no. + +The bear decided to walk away and continue his walk in the woods. As he walked, he heard a beautiful song. He turned around and saw that the bird was singing for him after all. The bear was happy and thanked the bird for singing. From that day on, they became friends and walked together in the woods while the bird sang songs for the bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Every Tuesday, she would go outside to collect pretty flowers. She loved to smell them and put them in a vase on her kitchen table. + +One day, Lily saw a butterfly flying around her flowers. It was so incredible! She watched it for a long time, but then it flew away. + +Lily went back inside and told her mom about the butterfly. Her mom said, "Maybe next Tuesday, you can collect some flowers and put them in a jar. Then the butterfly can come visit them and you can watch it for even longer!" + +The next Tuesday, Lily collected some flowers and put them in a jar. She waited patiently for the butterfly to come back. And guess what? The butterfly came back! It flew around the flowers and Lily watched it for a very long time. She was so happy she listened to her mom's idea. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing with her toys. Suddenly, her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to wash your hands for dinner." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will wash my hands." She went to the bathroom and used soap and water to clean her hands. + +After dinner, Lily's dad asked her, "What number did you learn in school today?" + +Lily said, "I learned the number five. It's high like a tree!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Keep learning and growing." + +Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and proud of herself for washing her hands and learning a new number. +Once upon a time, there was a big city with lots of people. They all needed to go to work and school, so they rode the subway. The subway was like a big train that went underground. + +One day, a man got on the subway with a lot of money. He was very rich. He wanted to add more money to his pile, so he counted it over and over again. But then, he accidentally dropped some of his money on the floor! + +A little boy saw the money and picked it up. He knew it was not his, so he gave it back to the rich man. The man was very happy and thanked the boy. From that day on, the man always took the subway and talked to the little boy. They became good friends and the man felt very lucky to have met such a kind boy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty unicorn. She had a shiny horn on her head that sparkled in the sun. One day, she met a handsome unicorn who wanted to marry her. The pretty unicorn was very happy and said yes! + +They had a big wedding with lots of friends and family. The wedding cake was so yummy and the music was so fun. But suddenly, the weather turned very cold and icy. The pretty unicorn and her new husband had to snuggle up close to stay warm. + +They spent the rest of their lives together, always holding each other close. And whenever it got icy outside, they would remember their wedding day and how much they loved each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to look at the stars at night. One night, Timmy saw a big, bright comet in the sky. It was so pretty! Timmy wished he could own the comet. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a dog running around, but the dog was filthy. Timmy didn't want to play with the dog because it was so dirty. He decided to go play on the swings instead. + +As Timmy swung back and forth, he thought about the comet again. He knew he couldn't really own the comet, but he could pretend it was his. He imagined flying through space on the comet, seeing all the planets and stars up close. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy waved goodbye to the park and the filthy dog. He was excited to go to bed and dream about riding on his very own comet. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to explore and was always curious about everything around him. One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a big slide. Timmy wanted to go down the slide, but there was no seat. He shouted to his mom, "Where is the seat?" + +His mom looked around and found the seat on the ground. She picked it up and put it on the slide for Timmy. He was so happy and thanked his mom. Timmy climbed up the ladder and sat on the seat. He shouted, "Whee!" as he went down the slide. It was so much fun! Timmy couldn't wait to go down the slide again and again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy named Lisa. She went to the store with her little girl, Lily. Lisa put her purse in the cart and they went shopping. After they were done, Lisa and Lily went to the car. But, Lisa forgot her purse in the cart! + +When they got home, Lisa realized her purse was missing. She was very worried. Then, she remembered she left it in the cart. Lisa quickly drove back to the store and found her purse. It was still there and everything inside was dry. + +Lisa was so happy that she found her purse. She hugged Lily and said, "I forgot my purse, but we found it! Everything is dry and safe." They drove back home and had a fun day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who loved to run fast. Every day, the little duck would run as fast as it could around the pond, quacking with joy. + +One day, the little duck saw something that surprised it. It was a big, juicy worm wriggling on the ground. The little duck had never seen a worm like this before! + +The little duck wanted to catch the worm, but it was too fast. So the little duck decided to ask its friends for help. The little duck asked the frog, the turtle, and the fish, but none of them could catch the worm. + +Finally, the little duck had an idea. It would run as fast as it could and surprise the worm. The little duck ran around the pond as fast as it could, and when it got close to the worm, it jumped up and caught it in its beak. The little duck was so happy and proud of itself, and it knew it had the best friends in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy went on a trip with his family to a cabin in the mountains. The cabin was very cozy and had a big fireplace. It was also very cold outside, and the ground was covered in icy snow. + +One day, Timmy went outside to play with his sister. They built a snowman and threw snowballs at each other. But then, Timmy's sister slipped on the icy ground and hurt her knee. Timmy quickly ran to her and held her hand to help her up. + +After that, they went back inside the warm cabin and drank hot cocoa. Timmy's sister thanked him for helping her and they hugged. Timmy felt happy that he could help his sister and that they were safe and warm inside the cozy cabin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she found a small tunnel under the bushes. She crawled inside and it was dark, but she wasn't scared. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and saw a little mouse. The mouse was deaf and couldn't hear her. Lily felt sad for the mouse and decided to take care of it. She gave the mouse some cheese and they became friends. + +From that day on, Lily would visit the tunnel every day to play with her new friend. She was happy to have someone to take care of and play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy tools. He had a toy hammer, a toy screwdriver, and a toy wrench. Timmy loved to pretend he was building things with his tools. + +One day, Timmy's friend Bobby came over to play. Bobby wanted to play with Timmy's toy tools, but Timmy didn't want to share. Bobby seemed upset and confused. Timmy didn't know what to do. + +Timmy realized that it wasn't fair to keep all the tools to himself. So, he decided to share his toys with Bobby. They both played together and used the toy tools to build a fort. Timmy felt happy that he made the right decision and that he and Bobby were no longer confused about what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wind. One day, the wind was very strong and it made her hair fly all around. She laughed and ran around in the wind. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her to come inside. Lily heard the panic in her mom's voice and knew something was wrong. She ran inside and saw that her little brother had spilled juice all over the floor. + +Lily's mom was trying to clean it up, but she was having a hard time. Lily felt sorry for making her mom worry and wanted to help. She grabbed a towel and started to clean up the juice. Her mom smiled and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily always tried to help her mom and never made her panic again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and watch the stars twinkle. One night, she saw a comet shoot across the sky. It was so bright and beautiful! + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling very cheerful. She went outside to play with her friends. They ran around and had so much fun. But then, Lily's friend Sarah fell and hurt her leg. She started to suffer and cry. + +Lily remembered the comet from the night before. She knew that sometimes, things can be bright and beautiful, but then something bad can happen. She went to Sarah and gave her a hug. She told her that everything would be okay and that she would help her feel better. And she did! Sarah stopped crying and they all continued to play together, happy and cheerful once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big, wide smile and loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mommy said it was too cold to play without a sweater. Timmy didn't want to wear a sweater because it felt tight and itchy. But mommy said it was important to wear it to stay warm. + +Timmy's mommy found a sweater that was wide and soft. She showed Timmy how it would allow him to move his arms and play without feeling uncomfortable. Timmy tried it on and realized it wasn't so bad after all. He was happy to be able to play outside and stay warm at the same time. + +From that day on, Timmy always wore his wide, soft sweater when it was cold outside. He was grateful that his mommy allowed him to play and have fun while also keeping him warm and cozy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night. One night, she saw a shooting star and made a wish. She wished for a puppy to be her friend. + +The next day, Lily's parents promised her that they would get her a puppy. She was so happy and couldn't wait to have a new friend to play with. + +One day, Lily saw a little bird that fell from its nest. It looked helpless and sad. Lily wanted to help the bird, so she picked it up and brought it home. She took care of the bird until it was strong enough to fly back to its family. + +From that day on, Lily promised to always help animals in need, just like how her parents promised to get her a puppy. And every night, she looked up at the stars and thanked them for bringing her such wonderful promises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty white dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to play in the park with her friend, Timmy. + +As they were playing, Lily saw a big rock that she wanted to climb on. She climbed up and tried to balance on top, but she fell down and broke her arm. + +Timmy ran to get Lily's mom, who took her to the hospital. The doctor put a cast on her arm to help it heal. + +A few weeks later, Lily was all better and went back to the park to play. This time, she was more careful and didn't try to balance on the rock again. She and Timmy played on the swings and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved sugar. She would eat it every day and never share with her friends. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom and saw a cheap candy. She begged her mom to buy it for her, but her mom said no. + +Lily got angry and threw a tantrum. She even said mean things to her mom. But her mom forgave her and took her home. Later that day, Lily got sick from eating too much sugar. She realized that being greedy and mean was not worth it. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be kind and share with others. And sometimes, what seems cheap can actually be very costly. +Once upon a time, a little bear named Benny was feeling very tired. He went to his cave and lay down on his soft bed. Benny closed his eyes and soon he fell asleep. + +While he was sleeping, Benny started to yawn. His mouth opened wide and he made a big noise. Suddenly, he woke up and saw that the sun was shining outside. Benny decided to go outside and play. + +He walked to a big wall made of stones. Benny climbed on top of the wall and looked around. It was very warm outside and the sun felt nice on his fur. Benny smiled and decided to take a nap on the wall. He closed his eyes and soon he was asleep again, dreaming of honey and berries. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he found a shiny pistol. Timmy knew that guns were not safe, so he picked it up and pointed it away from himself. He looked at it closely and saw that it was just a toy pistol, harmless and not real. Timmy was happy that he found something new to play with, but he knew he needed to be careful and not point it at anyone. He put the pistol in his pocket and continued his adventure, feeling excited and proud of himself for being safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, his mommy needed a knife to cut some vegetables. Timmy saw the blue knife on the counter and grabbed it for her. + +But as his mommy started to use the knife, she realized it was too dull. "Oh no," she said, "we need a sharper knife to cut these vegetables." + +Timmy wanted to help his mommy, so he hurried to the drawer to find a sharper knife. He found one and brought it to his mommy. She was happy and thanked him for being such a good helper. + +From that day on, Timmy knew to always check if the knife was sharp before giving it to his mommy. He felt proud of himself for learning something new and being able to help his mommy in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and pick flowers. One day, she found a special herb that smelled really good. She thought it was lucky because it made her feel happy. + +Lily's dog, Spot, wanted to play too. He followed her everywhere she went. Lily decided to take Spot on a walk to show him the herb she found. Spot sniffed the herb and wagged his tail. He thought it was lucky too. + +As they walked, Lily and Spot saw a butterfly. The butterfly flew away and they wanted to follow it. They ran through the grass, but the butterfly was too fast. Lily and Spot were sad they couldn't catch it, but they were happy they found the lucky herb. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard. One day, she saw a pale butterfly flying around in her yard. She chased after it, but it flew away. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't catch the butterfly. But then, she saw a pretty flower in her yard. She picked it and brought it inside to show her mom. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her it was time for dinner. Lily was sad that her fun day in the yard had to end, but she was happy to have a yummy meal with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who had a new baby. The baby was very tiny and they called it an infant. The mommy and daddy loved the infant very much. + +One day, the mommy and daddy took the infant to the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. The mommy said to the daddy, "Do you hear the birds singing? They sound so beautiful." The daddy said, "Yes, I hear them. It's a fair day to be outside." + +The infant was sleeping in its stroller and didn't hear the birds or the conversation. But the mommy and daddy were happy to be outside with their new baby. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the woods near her house. One day, she saw a big tree that looked interesting. She dared herself to climb it. + +Lily started to climb the tree, but it was hard. She had to hold on tight to the branches so she wouldn't fall. When she got to the top, she saw a beautiful view of the forest. It was so pretty! + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise. It was a bird! The bird was singing a pretty song. Lily was happy to hear it. She climbed down the tree and ran home to tell her mom about her adventure in the woods. From that day on, Lily loved to explore the woods and find new interesting things to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard her tummy grumble. "I'm hungry," she said to herself. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can I have a snack?" Her mom gave her a yummy apple to eat. After eating the apple, Lily felt better and went back to playing. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean the house. They went up to the attic to put some things away. "I'm tired," said Lily. "Can we rest for a bit?" They sat down and took a break. After resting, they finished cleaning the attic and went back downstairs. + +Lily felt happy that she helped her mom and her tummy wasn't hungry anymore. She went to bed that night feeling proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. He loved to play with his favorite object, a red ball. One day, he went to the park to play with his ball. He threw it high and it flew over the fence. + +Tom yelled, "Oh no! My ball is gone!" + +A little girl saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, I can get your ball for you." + +She climbed over the fence and found the ball. Tom was so happy and thanked the little girl. They played together for a while and had lots of fun. Tom realized that even though he lost his ball, he gained a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom told him to be careful because there was a lion outside. Timmy was scared, but his mom said she would keep him safe. + +Timmy went outside and played, but he didn't listen to his mom. He saw the lion and ran away. The lion chased him and Timmy fell down. The lion caught him and Timmy was very scared. He wished he had listened to his mom. + +Timmy's mom heard him scream and came outside. She saw the lion with Timmy in his mouth. She tried to save him, but it was too late. Timmy was gone. His mom was very sad and wished he had listened to her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but one day he got his boot stuck in the mud. He tried to pull it out, but it wouldn't budge. Timmy's mom came outside and saw the problem. She told Timmy to sit down and wait while she went to get something to remove the boot from the mud. + +Timmy waited patiently while his mom went inside. When she came back, she had a brilliant idea. She brought out a big stick and used it to loosen the mud around the boot. Then she pulled the boot out and Timmy was so happy. He thanked his mom and they went back inside to warm up with some hot chocolate. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the rough carpet in her room. One day, her mommy came in and said, "Lily, let's decorate your room! We can put up pretty pictures on the wall and get a new carpet." + +Lily was excited and said, "Yay! I want a pink carpet!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "Okay, we can get a pink carpet. But first, we have to clean up your toys." + +Lily helped her mommy clean up and then they went to the store to pick out a new carpet and some pictures. When they got back home, they put up the pictures and rolled out the new pink carpet. Lily jumped up and down with joy and said, "My room looks so pretty now!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Now let's read a story on your new carpet." +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 baseball. Timmy was very eager to play because he loved baseball. + +They went to the park and found a big field to play on. Timmy's friend Billy brought a ball and a bat. Timmy asked, "What do I do with the bat?" Billy said, "You use it to hit the ball!" + +Timmy was so excited to try. Billy pitched the ball to Timmy and he swung the bat as hard as he could. He hit the ball really far! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. They played for a long time and had so much fun. Timmy couldn't wait to play baseball again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks. One day, she found a rock that glowed in the dark. She was so happy and showed it to her mommy. + +Mommy told her that the rock was very special and had a lot of value. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it was important. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother took her rock and threw it in the bitter pond. Lily was so sad and cried a lot. But then, she saw the rock glowing in the water! She was amazed and happy again. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even when things seem bad, there can still be something beautiful and glowing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to sing and fly around the trees. One day, Tweety saw a big cat named Tom. Tom was a guard who watched over the garden. Tweety was scared of Tom because he thought Tom might catch him. + +Tweety asked Tom, "Can I fly around the garden?" + +Tom replied, "Yes, you can. But be careful not to fly too close to the ground." + +Tweety was happy to hear that and started to spring around the garden. Tom watched Tweety and smiled. He was happy to see Tweety having fun. + +From that day on, Tweety and Tom became friends. Tweety would sing for Tom, and Tom would guard Tweety from other animals. They had a lot of fun together in the garden. +One day, a little girl named Lily saw a star in the sky. She asked her mommy, "What is that?" Her mommy said, "That is a star in the universe. It's very far away." + +Lily said, "I want to dance with the star!" Her mommy laughed and said, "That would be funny. But the star is too far away to dance with." + +Lily looked sad. But then her mommy said, "Let's dance together instead!" They danced and laughed and had lots of fun. Lily forgot about the star and was happy to dance with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. Timmy had a big backyard with lots of trees and flowers. He liked to watch the birds and squirrels play too. + +One day, Timmy's mom said they were going to visit his dad at work. Timmy was excited to see where his dad worked. When they got there, Timmy saw lots of people wearing the same clothes. They all looked the same! His mom told him they were wearing a uniform. + +Timmy's dad was happy to see them and gave Timmy a big hug. Then, he took them to a big room with lots of tables and chairs. There were many people there too. Timmy's dad said they were getting ready to feed everyone. Timmy was excited to see what they would eat. + +Soon, the food arrived and it smelled delicious. Timmy's dad gave him a plate and they all sat down to eat. Timmy was happy he got to visit his dad at work and have a yummy meal too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in her own house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her family decided to go on a trip to another country. They packed their bags and got on an airplane. + +When they arrived, Lily saw that the sky was clear and the sun was shining bright. She was so happy! They went to the beach and played in the sand. While they were playing, Lily's mommy said, "Look at the clear water, Lily. It's so pretty!" + +Lily agreed and said, "I own a toy boat that would look great in that water!" Her daddy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's go get your toy boat and play with it in the water." They had so much fun playing with the toy boat in the clear water. After their trip, Lily was sad to leave the country, but she was happy to have such a fun adventure with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max was very weak and could not climb trees like the other monkeys. One day, Max saw a big banana on a palm tree. Max wanted the banana, but he was too weak to climb the tree. + +Max asked his friends for help, but they were too busy playing. Max felt sad and alone. Suddenly, Max saw a big bird flying towards the palm tree. Max knew he had to surrender the banana to the bird. + +But then, Max had an idea. He asked the bird if he could have the banana in exchange for a ride on his back. The bird agreed and Max got the banana. Max learned that even if he was weak, he could still be smart and find a way to get what he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty scarf that her grandma gave her. One day, Lily was playing outside and it got very cold. She wanted to add more clothes to keep warm, so she put on her scarf. + +Lily saw her friend Jack and they started talking. Jack said, "You look very intelligent with your scarf on." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Jack. My grandma gave it to me." + +Jack said, "I wish I had a scarf like yours. It looks so warm." Lily replied, "You can borrow it if you want." Jack was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend." They hugged and played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a large bunny. The bunny liked to run and play in the fields. One day, the bunny saw a lock on a door. The bunny wanted to see what was behind the door, so it tried to open the lock. But the lock was too strong and the bunny couldn't open it. + +The bunny was sad and wanted to see what was behind the door. So, the bunny decided to run and jump at the lock to try and break it. But the lock was too strong and the bunny hurt its head. The bunny fell down and didn't get up again. + +The other animals in the field were sad that the bunny was gone. They hoped that the bunny had learned that locks are there to keep things safe and that it's not a good idea to run and jump at them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and make a big mess. His mom would always tell him to clean up his toys, but Timmy didn't listen. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his friends. He saw a girl who didn't have any toys to play with. Timmy decided to share his toys with her. The girl smiled and thanked Timmy. + +After playing with the girl, Timmy realized that sharing his toys made him feel happy inside. He also noticed that his messy room made him feel unhappy. So, Timmy decided to clean up his toys and keep his room tidy. + +From that day on, Timmy always shared his toys and kept his room clean. He learned that sharing and being tidy made him and others happy. +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, she found a shiny rock that was brilliant like the sun. She promised to keep it safe and take care of it. + +As she walked back home, she saw a big, scary dog. Lily was scared, but she remembered her promise to resist the urge to run away. She stood still and the dog sniffed her, but then walked away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help make dinner. Lily promised to help, but she was tired and wanted to take a nap. She remembered her promise and resisted the urge to go to sleep. She helped her mom and they made a delicious dinner together. Lily felt proud that she kept her promise and took care of the brilliant rock too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wander around his backyard and explore new things. One day, he saw a big green tree in the west part of his yard. + +Timmy wanted to see the tree up close, so he wandered over to the west side of his yard. As he got closer, he noticed that the leaves on the tree were also green. + +Timmy was so happy to have found this big green tree in the west part of his yard. He decided to sit under it and watch as the leaves rustled in the wind. From that day on, Timmy would often wander over to the west side of his yard just to visit his new friend, the big green tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom told her it was time to get dressed. Lily was so excited to pick out her clothes. She picked a pretty pink dress with flowers on it. + +After she got dressed, Lily went outside to play. She loved to run and jump around in the grass. But sometimes, she was a little clumsy and would fall down. Her mom would always come and help her up. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired from playing. She went inside and put on her pajamas. She cuddled up with her favorite stuffed animal and fell asleep dreaming of all the fun she would have playing again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie lived in a stable with his friends. Brownie was very thin and needed to eat more hay. One day, a little girl came to visit the stable. She stared at Brownie and said, "He needs more food." The stable owner heard her and gave Brownie extra hay. Brownie was happy and not so thin anymore. The little girl smiled and petted Brownie before leaving. Brownie was grateful for the little girl's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and design things. He would draw pictures of houses, cars, and even temples. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a big temple. The temple was very big and had lots of stairs. + +As they were walking up the stairs, Timmy saw a man with a harsh face. The man looked angry and Timmy felt scared. He asked his mom, "Mommy, why is that man so angry?" His mom replied, "I don't know, maybe he's having a bad day." + +As they reached the top of the temple, Timmy saw a beautiful view of the city. He was so happy and excited. He said to his mom, "Mommy, I want to design a temple like this one day." His mom smiled and said, "I'm sure you will, Timmy. You're very talented." Timmy felt proud and happy. He knew he could design something beautiful one day, just like the temple they were visiting. +Once upon a time, there was a dinosaur named Rex. He was a regular dinosaur, with big feet and a long tail. Rex liked to eat leaves and play with his friends. + +One day, Rex saw a bright light in the sky. He blinked and looked again. It was a shooting star! Rex had never seen anything like it before. He wished for a new toy to play with. + +The next day, Rex found a shiny new ball in his backyard. He was so happy! He played with it all day long with his friends. From then on, whenever Rex saw a shooting star, he would blink and make a wish. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow. The cow liked to eat grass and hay. One day, the farmer came to the cow and said, "I will move you to a new field." The cow was happy to go to a new place. + +In the new field, the cow saw a modern barn. The barn was very nice and clean. The cow liked it very much. The farmer gave the cow some beef to eat. The beef was tasty and the cow ate it all up. + +After eating, the cow felt very happy. The cow moved around the field and played with the other cows. The cow was very glad to be in the new field with the modern barn and tasty beef. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit named Bun who loved to run. One day, Bun was hopping through a patch of grass when he saw a small mouse. "Hello there, little mouse," said Bun. "What are you doing today?" + +"I am looking for some cheese," replied the mouse. + +Bun offered to help the mouse find some cheese and they ran together through the patch of grass. They searched high and low, but could not find any cheese. Finally, they came across a kind farmer who gave them both a small piece of cheese to share. Bun and the mouse were very happy and thanked the farmer before running off to enjoy their snack. +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 an old man sitting on a bench reading a newspaper. She went up to him and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The old man smiled and said, "My name is Mr. Johnson. Nice to meet you, Lily." + +Lily sat down next to Mr. Johnson and asked him what he was reading. He showed her the newspaper and they started talking about the news. After a while, Lily's mom came to pick her up. She said goodbye to Mr. Johnson and ran to her mom. + +On the way home, Lily's mom asked her about her day. Lily told her about meeting Mr. Johnson and how friendly he was. Her mom was happy to hear that Lily made a new friend. She also told Lily that it's important to be friendly to everyone, no matter how old they are. + +From that day on, Lily always said hello to Mr. Johnson when she saw him in the park. She learned that being friendly can make someone's day better. She loved making new friends and spreading kindness wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish. The fish lived in a pond with lots of other fish. One day, the big fish had an idea. He wanted to swim to the other side of the pond. So, he swam and swam and swam until he reached the other side. + +When he got there, he saw a big tree. The big fish thought it was the biggest tree he had ever seen. He swam around it a few times and then decided to go back to his friends. + +When he got back to his friends, he told them about his adventure. They were all very impressed with the big fish and his idea to swim to the other side of the pond. From then on, the big fish was known as the bravest fish in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music, especially when her mommy sang her lullabies before bed. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a charming boy playing the guitar. She listened to him play and it made her feel happy. + +Lily wanted to show the boy how much she liked his music, so she walked up to him and gave him a big kiss on the cheek. The boy smiled and thanked her. From that day on, Lily would go to the park every day to listen to the charming boy play his guitar. And sometimes, she would even give him a kiss on the cheek to show how much she appreciated his music. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very curious and loved to explore the world around him. One day, he hopped through the forest during the spring season. He saw many flowers and trees that were starting to grow. + +As Benny was hopping along, he saw a big ball that looked like it could bounce. He was so curious about it that he hopped over to it and gave it a little nudge. The ball started to bounce higher and higher! Benny was so excited that he started to bounce too. + +He bounced and bounced until he was tired. Then, he hopped back home to his cozy little burrow. Benny was happy that he got to explore and bounce on his adventure. He couldn't wait to see what other fun things he would discover in the next season! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, her mom told her they were going on a holiday to the beach. Lily was so excited! + +When they got to the beach, Lily's mom told her to be careful and not run too fast on the sand. Lily listened and had lots of fun building sandcastles and splashing in the water. + +At night, Lily's mom would tell her stories about the ocean and the creatures that lived in it. Lily loved listening to her mom's stories and would fall asleep with a big smile on her face. She was so happy to be on holiday with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching firework shows with his family. They would go to the park and lay on a blanket, feeling comfortable and happy. + +One day, Timmy's family went to a firework show. Timmy was so excited to see the colorful fireworks light up the sky. But as soon as the show started, something strange happened. One of the fireworks didn't explode, it just disappeared. + +Timmy didn't think much of it, but as the show went on, more and more fireworks started to disappear. Timmy's family started to get worried. Suddenly, a loud bang echoed through the park. Everyone turned to see what happened and saw that all the fireworks had disappeared! Timmy was sad that the show was over, but he knew that he would always remember the disappearing fireworks. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy loved to crawl around and explore new places. One day, he met a friendly ladybug named Lucy. + +"Hi there, little ant!" said Lucy. "What are you up to today?" + +"I'm just crawling around, looking for some yummy dessert," replied Andy. + +Lucy smiled. "I know where we can find some delicious dessert. Follow me!" + +So, Andy followed Lucy to a peaceful garden where they found a big piece of cake. They both enjoyed the dessert together while chatting about their adventures. + +"This is the best dessert I've ever had," said Andy. + +"I'm glad you liked it," replied Lucy. "We should crawl around and find more yummy treats together sometime." + +And with that, the two new friends set off on another adventure, crawling around and enjoying all the sweet treats they could find. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider. The spider liked to move around a lot. One day, the spider found a yummy piece of candy. The spider was so happy! The spider ate the candy and felt very full. Then, the spider moved to a cozy spot to take a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her daughter. They lived in a house with a big yard. One day, the mommy said it was time to clean the yard. The daughter did not want to help and started to complain. + +The mommy said it was important to keep the yard clear of leaves and sticks so they could play safely. The daughter didn't understand why it was important, but she helped anyway. + +After they finished, the mommy and daughter played in the yard. The daughter was happy they cleaned because now they could play without getting hurt. She hugged her mommy and said, "thank you for making it clear why we have to clean the yard." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy lost his glove while playing outside. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, asked him, "What's wrong, Timmy? Why do you look so frightened?" Timmy told Sarah about his lost glove. Sarah said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll help you find it." + +So, Timmy and his friends looked everywhere for the lost glove. They looked under bushes and behind trees. Finally, they found the glove in a pile of leaves. Timmy was so happy and he thanked his friends for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to fly round and round in the sky. One day, the bird saw a tree with a branch that looked like a good place to hang out. So the bird flew down and sat on the branch. + +The bird was very happy on the branch. It was a busy bird, always chirping and singing. But then one day, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the branch broke. The bird fell to the ground and hurt its wing. The other birds tried to help, but it was too late. The little bird didn't make it. + +And that's the end of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pancakes for breakfast every day. One morning, her mommy made her pancakes on a special plate. The plate was pink with flowers on it. + +Lily was so excited to eat her pancakes on the special plate. She took a big bite and then she heard a knock at the door. It was her friend, Timmy. Timmy asked, "Can I have some pancakes too?" + +Lily said, "Sure, but you have to wake up early like me to eat them." Timmy said, "I will try my best to wake up early because your pancakes are so yummy." Lily was happy that Timmy was persistent in wanting to wake up early to eat pancakes with her. They ate pancakes together on the special plate and had a fun morning. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived by the beach. He loved to walk on the sand and collect pebbles. Every day, he would find a new pebble to add to his collection. + +One day, the man saw a sign that said there would be a big party on the beach to celebrate the end of summer. He was very excited and decided to go. He put on his best clothes and brought his favorite pebble to show his friends. + +As he walked along the beach, he saw many people having fun and playing games. Suddenly, he tripped on a pebble and fell down. His favorite pebble went flying out of his hand and he couldn't find it. + +The man was sad and wanted to go home. But then, he heard someone call his name. It was a little girl who had found his pebble and wanted to give it back to him. The man was so happy and grateful that he decided to stay and celebrate with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a scary spider in her room. + +Lily called out to her mommy, "Mommy, there's a scary spider in my room!" + +Her mommy came to her room and saw the spider. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will clean up the spider and make your room safe again." + +Lily was happy that her mommy was going to clean up the spider. She asked, "Mommy, what's a law?" + +Her mommy explained, "A law is like a rule that we have to follow. We have to clean up our messes and keep our homes safe." + +Lily understood and was happy that her mommy was following the law by cleaning up the scary spider. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand and build castles by the ocean. One day, she saw a shiny shell in the water and wanted to reach it. She went closer and closer, but the waves were too big and she fell in. + +Lily tried to swim, but the ocean was too strong. She couldn't reach the shore and started to feel scared. Suddenly, a fair mermaid appeared and offered to help her. Lily was happy and reached for her hand, but the mermaid was not fair at all. She dragged Lily down to her underwater kingdom and she was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special notebook where she liked to draw pictures and write stories. One day, she was feeling very restless and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy noticed and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I don't know what to do, mommy," Lily said. "I feel restless." + +Mommy sat down with Lily and started to explain some fun things they could do together. They could go for a walk, play a game, or even bake some cookies. Lily's face lit up with excitement and she ran to get her notebook so she could write down all the ideas. + +From that day on, whenever Lily felt restless, she would grab her notebook and look at all the fun things she could do with her mommy. She was never bored again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her big, red ball. She would bounce it up and down in her backyard all day long. One day, she accidentally bounced the ball too hard and it flew over the fence and into her neighbor's yard. + +Lily was too embarrassed to go and get her ball back. She didn't want to ask her neighbor for help. But her neighbor, Mrs. Brown, saw what happened and came over to give the ball back to Lily. + +"Here you go, little one. Don't be embarrassed. It happens to everyone," Mrs. Brown said with a bow. + +Lily was so happy to have her ball back and thanked Mrs. Brown with a big hug. From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid to ask for help when she needed it. And she continued to bounce her ball, but this time, she made sure to be careful not to bounce it too hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quackers. Quackers loved to swim in the pond all day long. One day, Quackers' mom said, "Quackers, it's time to bathe." Quackers didn't want to bathe because he loved his feathers just the way they were. + +Quackers' mom said, "But Quackers, if you don't bathe, you won't get your license to swim in the pond anymore." Quackers loved to swim in the pond, so he agreed to take a bath. + +The water was so cold, Quackers shivered and quacked loudly. "I don't like this, Mom," he said. "It's too cold!" + +But Quackers' mom said, "You have to finish your bath if you want your license." + +Quackers finished his bath and got his license. He was so happy to swim in the pond again. But, unfortunately, Quackers got sick from the cold water and couldn't swim anymore. Poor Quackers! +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to drink tea with his mommy every day. One day, Teddy and his mommy went to visit their friend, a little rabbit named Benny. Benny was very humble and always shared his toys with Teddy. + +As they were enjoying their tea, a big bad wolf came and tried to take Benny's toys away. Benny said, "I will never surrender my toys to you!" Teddy and his mommy were scared, but they knew they had to help Benny. Teddy bravely roared at the wolf and the wolf ran away. + +After the scary experience, Teddy, his mommy, and Benny continued to enjoy their tea together. Teddy said, "Benny, you are a humble friend and I am happy we can share tea together." Benny replied, "I am happy too, Teddy. And I am glad we stood up to the big bad wolf together." From that day on, Teddy, his mommy, and Benny were the best of friends and always shared their tea time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to sit down, but there were no chairs to use. She looked around and saw a big, easy chair in the corner of the room. She ran over to the chair and sat down. It was so comfortable! She decided she wanted to use the chair every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big alligator who lived in a swamp. He liked to swim and catch fish to eat. One day, he saw a little bird who was trying to fly. The alligator wanted to help the bird, so he asked his friend, the turtle, to carry the bird on his back. + +The bird was very happy and thanked the alligator and the turtle. But then, the bird said he wanted to test his wings and fly on his own. The alligator and the turtle were worried, but the bird was persistent. He flapped his wings and lifted off the turtle's back. + +The alligator and the turtle watched as the bird flew higher and higher. They were so happy and proud of the little bird for being so brave and persistent. From that day on, the alligator and the turtle would often see the little bird flying around the swamp, testing his wings and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and look at the flowers. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around. It was very pretty with many colors. Lily watched it for a while and said, "I observe the butterfly." + +The butterfly flew closer to Lily and landed on her hand. It was a humble butterfly and didn't fly away. Lily was happy to have a new friend. She showed the butterfly to her mom and dad. They were happy too. + +Lily played with the butterfly for a long time. She gave it some flowers to eat and made a little house for it to sleep in. The humble butterfly was very happy with Lily. When it was time for Lily to go inside, she said goodbye to the butterfly and promised to visit it again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her aeroplane. One day, Lily was playing with her aeroplane in the park when she met a bossy boy named Tim. + +"Hey, that's my aeroplane!" Tim yelled. + +"No, it's mine," Lily replied. + +"I saw it first, so it's mine!" Tim said, getting more and more bossy. + +Lily didn't want to argue, so she thought of a plan. She said, "Let's play a game. We can number the planes and see who gets the highest number." + +Tim liked the idea and they started playing. They had so much fun that they forgot about being bossy and became good friends. From that day on, they played together every day in the park with their aeroplanes. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who lived in a nest. The nest was on a tree and it was very comfortable. The bird loved its nest very much. + +One day, a little girl saw the bird and said, "Hello birdie! You are so cute! How much do you weigh?" The bird replied, "I don't know, but I am not heavy. I am light like a feather." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I want to play with you, birdie!" But then, the little girl accidentally knocked the nest off the tree. The bird was very sad and said, "Oh no! My nest is gone! Now I have nowhere to sleep." The little girl felt very bad and said, "I'm sorry birdie. I didn't mean to do that." + +The bird replied sadly, "It's okay. But now I am homeless and I have nowhere to go." The little girl felt very sad too and said, "I wish I could help you, birdie." But it was too late, the bird had lost its home and it had nowhere to go. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, she saw a butterfly with pretty wings and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily's mom called her inside for some tea. Lily loved tea and drank it quickly. She felt warm and happy inside. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend was very smart and knew how to do puzzles. Lily wanted to be smart like her friend, so they worked on a puzzle together. They caught all the pieces and put them in the right place. Lily felt very proud of herself and happy to have a smart friend. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mouse. He lived in a big house with his family. One day, he found an old engine in the backyard. It was broken and didn't work. + +The clever mouse thought and thought, and then he had an idea. He decided to sell the engine to the cat next door. The cat loved engines and wanted to fix it. + +The cat was very happy with the engine and gave the clever mouse a big bag of cheese in return. The clever mouse was very happy too and shared the cheese with his family. They all had a big feast and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and look for pretty flowers. One day, she went on a walk and found a secret chamber in the woods. It was a small room with a door that was hidden behind some bushes. Lily was nervous to go inside, but she was also curious. She took a deep breath and opened the door. Inside, she found a treasure chest full of shiny jewels and gold coins. She was so happy to have found it, and she knew she would always remember this exciting adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy's mom told him to come inside because it was time for dinner. Timmy did not want to go inside yet. + +"I want to play more," Timmy said. + +"No, it's time to come inside and eat," his mom repeated. + +Timmy finally went inside and ate his dinner. After dinner, Timmy went to take a bath. He rubbed the soap all over his body and then rinsed it off with water. When he was done, he got out of the bath and dried himself with a towel. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy slipped on the wet floor and hit his head. He cried and cried, but his mom couldn't make it better. They had to go to the hospital, and Timmy had to get stitches. From then on, Timmy learned to always dry himself carefully and be careful on wet floors. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack had a red ball that he loved to play with every day. One day, Jack went to the park to play with his ball. While he was there, he saw a man with a pistol. Jack was scared and ran away. + +The man saw Jack running and he felt bad. He wanted to make it up to Jack, so he gave him a toy pistol. Jack was happy to gain a new toy, but he knew that real pistols were dangerous. He told the man thank you and went back to playing with his ball. + +From that day on, Jack played with his red ball and his toy pistol. He felt safe knowing that his toy pistol was not real and he could play without being scared. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He loved to go fishing every day. One day, he caught a big fish. He was so happy and he shouted really loud, "I caught a big fish!" + +A little boy saw the fisherman and asked, "What will you do with the fish?" + +The fisherman replied, "I will use it to feed my family." + +The little boy thought for a moment and said, "Sharing is caring. You should share the fish with others who don't have any food." + +The fisherman realized that the little boy was right. He decided to share the fish with his neighbors who were hungry. From that day on, the fisherman always shared his catch with others. +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 saw a big puddle and jumped in it with all her might. But she didn't realize that the water was too strong and she fell down. She twisted her ankle and cried out in pain. + +Her mom came running and saw what had happened. She picked up Lily and took her inside. She put a bandage on her ankle and told her that she should be careful when playing outside. She said that sometimes things can be too strong for us and we need to be careful. Lily understood and promised to be more careful. + +From that day on, Lily was more careful when playing outside. She knew that she didn't want to twist her ankle again. She also knew that she needed to be strong and brave when things didn't go her way. Her mom was proud of her and knew that she had learned an important lesson. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo who lived in the ocean. One day, Nemo saw a big shark swimming towards him. Nemo was frightened and didn't know what to do. Just then, a friendly dolphin came to Nemo's rescue and chased the shark away. Nemo was so happy and grateful that he gave the dolphin a big kiss on the nose. From that day on, Nemo and the dolphin became the best of friends and swam together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play outside during the summer season. She would run around and catch butterflies in the sunshine. One day, her mom gave her a present. It was a shiny new bike! The little girl was so excited to ride it. + +But there was a problem. The little girl didn't know how to ride a bike yet. Her mom told her that she needed to practice every day to get better. So, the little girl started to practice riding her bike every day. It was hard at first, but she kept trying. + +One day, the little girl was riding her bike and she realized something. She was riding without falling! She was so happy that she rode her bike all around the neighborhood. From that day on, the little girl rode her bike regularly during the summer season. She was so proud of herself for learning how to ride and for not giving up. +Once upon a time, there was a small town with many houses and trees. One day, a man came to the town and said, "I heard there might be a tornado coming. We need to be careful and stay inside." The people in the town were scared, but they listened to the man and went inside their houses. + +As they waited, they heard a loud noise outside. It was the tornado! The wind was so strong, it disturbed everything in its path. It knocked over trees and blew away the roofs of some houses. Everyone was very scared and stayed inside until the tornado went away. + +After the tornado was gone, the man came back to the town and said, "I'm glad everyone is okay. We were lucky that the tornado was small and didn't cause too much damage." The people in the town were relieved and thanked the man for warning them about the tornado. From that day on, they always listened to warnings about storms and stayed safe inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived near a big pond with his family and friends. The pond was very clean and Ducky loved to swim in it every day. + +One day, Ducky went to visit his friend, Bunny. Bunny lived in a big hole near the pond. Ducky mentioned how much he loved swimming in the clean pond. Bunny had never been to the pond before, so Ducky decided to take him there. + +When they arrived at the pond, Bunny was amazed at how big and clean it was. Ducky and Bunny had so much fun swimming and playing in the pond together. From that day on, Bunny would visit Ducky at the pond every day, and they would always have a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta, especially with tomato sauce. One day, she was very tired and wanted to take a nap. But her mom said, "Lily, it's time for lunch. Do you want some pasta?" Lily replied, "Yes, please!" + +While eating her pasta, Lily's mom asked her how her day was. Lily said, "I played with my toys and read my favorite book." Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun day." After finishing her lunch, Lily went to take her nap. + +When she woke up, Lily was no longer tired. She went to find her mom and said, "Thank you for the pasta. It was yummy!" Her mom replied, "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad you liked it." And with that, Lily went off to play with her toys once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy was very rich because he had many carrots to eat. One day, Floppy saw his friend, a little bird named Tweetie, who was sad because she didn't have any food to eat. Floppy wanted to help Tweetie, so he shared his carrots with her. + +After they ate, Tweetie wanted to play. She said, "Let's zoom around the garden!" Floppy was scared because he didn't know how to fly, but Tweetie said, "Don't worry, I'll teach you." They zoomed around the garden together and had so much fun. + +Later that day, Floppy saw a flower with a tear on its petal. He asked, "Why are you crying, little flower?" The flower said, "I'm sad because I'm all alone and no one wants to be my friend." Floppy remembered how he felt when he didn't have any friends, so he said, "I'll be your friend!" The flower was so happy and thanked Floppy. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share, be kind to others, and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to visit her grandma's house. She would always bring her favorite toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. + +One day, Lily and Teddy went to visit her grandma. Her grandma made them some yummy ice-cream. It was so tasty! + +After eating their ice-cream, Lily and Teddy went outside to play. They saw a big tree and decided to climb it. Teddy was very useful in helping Lily climb the tree. + +Suddenly, Lily slipped and fell down from the tree. She hurt her leg and had to go to the hospital. Lily was sad because she couldn't visit her grandma anymore. + +When her grandma heard the news, she was sad too. She missed Lily and Teddy very much. From that day on, Lily promised to be more careful when climbing trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo saw a big whale swimming by and he wanted to swim with her too. So, Nemo swam as fast as he could to catch up with the whale. + +When Nemo finally caught up to the whale, he saw that she was covered in a rich cream color. Nemo had never seen a whale like this before. He thought she looked very pretty. The whale saw Nemo and smiled. She asked him if he wanted to swim with her and her family. Nemo was very excited and said yes! + +Nemo swam with the whale and her family all day long. They swam through coral reefs and saw lots of colorful fish. Nemo was having so much fun that he didn't want to leave. But eventually, it was time for Nemo to go back to his own home in the ocean. He said goodbye to the whale and her family, and swam back to his own little corner of the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, brought an enormous bag of candy. Lily asked, "Can I have some candy, Tommy?" Tommy replied, "Sure, but you have to add a toy to my collection." + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, I'll add my toy car to your collection." Tommy gave her some candy and they continued to play. + +Later that day, they saw a man in jail. Lily asked her mom, "Why is that man in jail?" Her mom explained, "He did something bad and now he has to stay in jail for a while." + +Lily felt sad for the man and hoped he would learn from his mistake. She knew it was important to always do the right thing and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a noisy toy truck that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mommy told him it was time for a nap. Timmy didn't want to take a nap, he wanted to play with his truck. + +Timmy's mommy said, "If you don't put your truck away and take a nap, there will be a threat of no more truck time." Timmy didn't want that, so he put his truck away and took a nap. When he woke up, he was happy to see his truck waiting for him. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes he had to put things away to avoid a threat, but he could always play with his noisy truck later. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake more than anything in the whole wide world. One day, her mom made an incredible cake for her birthday. It was so big and yummy-looking that Lily couldn't wait to eat it! + +But before she could have a slice, her mom told her to wait. "I have to explain something first," she said. Lily was confused but listened carefully. Her mom told her that there was a surprise inside the cake. Lily couldn't imagine what it could be! + +Finally, it was time to cut the cake. Lily's mom carefully sliced it open and out popped a bunch of colorful balloons! Lily was so happy and surprised that she couldn't stop smiling. From that day on, she knew that sometimes waiting and listening to an explanation could lead to something incredible. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little mouse who lived in a house. The mouse loved to roll around in the grass outside the house. One day, the mouse saw a big ball and decided to roll it too. The ball was so big that the mouse rolled all the way down the hill! When the mouse got to the bottom of the hill, it saw a big cheese house. The mouse was so happy and went inside to eat all the yummy cheese. From that day on, the mouse would roll down the hill every day to get to the cheese house. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue ocean. In the ocean, there lived a whale. The whale was very big and swam all around the ocean. One day, the whale was feeling very scared. He saw a big shadow in the water and didn't know what it was. + +The whale swam closer and closer to the shadow. As he got closer, he could see that it was just a big rock. The whale felt very silly for being so scared. He decided to reveal his fear to his friends so they could help him not be so scared in the future. + +From that day on, the whale felt much better. He swam around the ocean happily and wasn't fearful anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily found a bulb buried in the snow. She picked it up and brought it inside to show her mom. + +Her mom said, "That's a difficult bulb to grow, Lily. We need to plant it in soil and give it lots of water and sunshine." + +Lily helped her mom plant the bulb in a pot and they put it in the window. But one night, it got very cold and the window froze. The next morning, Lily and her mom saw that the bulb had frozen too! They were sad, but they didn't give up. They kept giving it water and sunshine, and soon the bulb started to grow. Lily was so happy when it bloomed into a beautiful flower. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Tim. Tim wanted to be the best knight in the land but he was not very good with a sword. He would practice every day, but he could not succeed in getting better. + +One day, Tim saw another knight who was very good with his sword. Tim felt jealous of the other knight's skills. But then, Tim realized that being jealous was not helpful. Instead, he decided to ask the other knight for help. + +The other knight taught Tim some new moves and techniques. Tim practiced every day and soon he was able to use his sword very well. He succeeded in becoming one of the best knights in the land. Tim learned that it is better to ask for help than to be jealous of others. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful lily with petals as light as a feather. She wanted to keep it forever. + +But then, a naughty rabbit came along and tried to eat the lily! Lily was very upset and scared. She didn't want the rabbit to take her lily away. So, she decided to keep it safe by putting it in a vase on her windowsill. + +The rabbit was sad that he couldn't eat the lily, but Lily was happy that she could keep it forever. She looked at it every day and smiled. And every time she saw the lily, she felt light and happy inside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. But one day, her mommy said she couldn't go outside without a mask. Lily didn't know what a mask was, but her mommy showed her a picture and said it would keep her safe. + +Lily put on the mask and went outside to play. She had a great time running and jumping, but she noticed her friends didn't have masks on. She started to worry that they might get sick. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy got a call from one of Lily's friends' mom. She said her child was sick and had to go to the doctor. Lily's mommy was glad she made Lily wear the mask, because it kept her safe from getting sick too. From then on, Lily wore her mask every time she went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a lot of corn. He was very wealthy because he sold his corn to many people. One day, he saw a little girl spinning around in a field of flowers. She looked so happy that he decided to give her some corn. + +The little girl was so excited to have the corn that she started to spin around even more. She loved the way the corn felt in her hands as she twirled. She spun and spun until she was dizzy and fell down in the grass. + +The farmer saw her fall and ran over to make sure she was okay. She looked up at him with a big smile and said, "Thank you for the corn. I love to spin!" The farmer smiled back and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you like it." And from that day on, the little girl would visit the farmer often to spin and play in his field of corn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk around her neighborhood and look at all the houses. One day, she saw a mailbox that was the same as all the other mailboxes. It was an ordinary mailbox. + +Lily decided to follow the mailbox to see where it would lead her. The mailbox led her to a park where she saw lots of kids playing. She played with them for a while and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Lily thanked the ordinary mailbox for showing her the way to the park. + +From that day on, Lily would always say hello to the mailbox whenever she walked by it. She knew that even ordinary things can be special and lead you to new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim all day long in the big ocean. One day, Fin saw a clock on the ocean floor. "What's that?" asked Fin. "It's a clock," said a crab. "It tells the time." Fin thought the clock was boring because it didn't move like the other fish. + +Later that day, Fin met a big shark named Max. Max said, "I'm going to eat you!" Fin said, "Please don't eat me. I'm too small and not very tasty." Max laughed and said, "I'll eat you anyway!" Fin was scared and didn't know what to do. Then, he remembered the clock. He swam as fast as he could and hid behind it. Max couldn't find Fin and swam away. Fin was safe and happy that he found a new use for the boring clock. +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 met a new friend named Max. Max was very nice and they had fun playing together. + +The next day, Lily asked Max to have lunch with her. Max said yes, but he didn't seem very excited. When they sat down to eat, Max said the lunch was boring and he didn't like it. Lily felt sad because she had tried hard to make a nice lunch. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her a story about a kind mouse who always said nice things to his friends. The mouse's friends were always happy and wanted to play with him. Lily realized that she should be kind like the mouse and say nice things to her friends. + +The next time Lily and Max had lunch together, Lily said, "I'm so happy to be eating with you, Max. Your company makes my lunch so much better!" Max smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a great friend." From then on, they had fun lunches together and Lily learned that being kind made her friends happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special toy that she loved very much. One day, her little brother took her toy without asking, and Lily got very upset. She told her mommy, but her brother said he didn't take it. + +Lily's mommy asked her brother to give the toy back, but he wouldn't. So, mommy had to lock him in his room until he gave the toy back. Lily felt sad because she didn't want her brother to be locked up, but mommy said it was important to teach him to be honest and fair. + +After a while, her brother realized he was wrong and gave the toy back. The family hugged and forgave each other. Lily learned that sometimes it is important to have a judge to help solve conflicts and make things right. +Once upon a time, there was a raven. The raven was black and had shiny feathers. One day, the raven saw a ball and wanted to play with it. The raven rolled the ball with its beak and had so much fun. + +But then, a cat came and the raven got scared. The raven flew away as fast as it could. It was a fearful raven. The cat didn't catch the raven, and the raven felt safe again. It went back to playing with the ball and rolling it around. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a careful little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw a cute little bunny who was lost and didn't know the way home. + +Lily knew the way and decided to lead the bunny back to its home. She held the bunny carefully in her arms and walked through the forest. + +On the way, Lily saw a ball of yarn. She picked it up and gave it to the bunny to play with. The bunny was very happy and played with the yarn all the way home. + +When they finally arrived at the bunny's home, the bunny's mommy was very happy to see her little one. She thanked Lily for leading the bunny home and for the yarn to play with. From that day on, Lily and the bunny became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily saw some ants marching in a line on the ground. She wanted to join in, so she started to march too. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw two boys fighting over a toy. One boy was angry and the other boy was scared. + +Lily didn't like the fight, so she said, "Stop fighting! Let's be friends and share the toy." The boys listened to Lily and stopped fighting. + +After that, Lily and the boys played together and had a mild time. They even marched together like the ants on the ground. From that day on, they were all friends and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy do the laundry. She would put the clothes in the washing machine and then help her mommy hang them up to dry. + +One day, Lily's mommy had to go to work and asked Lily's big sister to help with the laundry. But her big sister was not reliable and forgot to take the clothes out of the washing machine. When Lily's mommy came home, she saw that the clothes were all wet and had to be washed again. + +Lily's mommy was very upset, but Lily knew just what to do. She took the wet clothes and started to tear them into little pieces. Her mommy was surprised, but then Lily explained that they could use the pieces of cloth as rags to clean the house. Her mommy smiled and hugged her, grateful for her clever little helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the clouds. One day, she saw a figure in the sky that appeared to be a bird. She was very excited and pointed at the bird, saying "Look, mommy! A bird!" + +But as they watched, the figure became clearer and it wasn't a bird at all. It was a big, dark cloud. Lily was sad and said "Oh no, it's not a bird. It's just a cloud." Her mom said "That's okay, Lily. Sometimes things appear to be one thing, but they turn out to be something else." + +Later that day, Lily's mom got a phone call. She became very upset and started to cry. Lily asked "Mommy, what's wrong?" Her mom said "Something bad has happened. Grandma is very sick and we need to go to the hospital." Lily didn't understand what was happening, but she could tell her mom was very upset. + +When they arrived at the hospital, they found out that grandma was not going to be fine. She had passed away. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom hugged her and said "Sometimes things appear to be fine, but they're not. We'll miss grandma very much." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to paint pictures with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to paint a big picture of their nation. They wanted to show how brave their nation was. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I will paint a big flag for our nation!" + +Lily said, "I will paint a picture of a brave soldier who protects our nation." + +As they painted, they talked about how much they loved their nation and how they wanted to make it even better. When they finished, they showed their painting to their parents. Their parents were so proud of them and hung the painting in their house for everyone to see. + +From that day on, Lily and her friends continued to paint pictures of their nation and all the brave people who lived there. They knew that even though they were small, they could still make a big difference in their nation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy boat in the pond near her house. One day, she said to her mom, "I want to sail my boat all by myself." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're getting so independent, Lily! But remember, the wind can be strong on the pond. Be careful." + +Lily pushed her boat into the water and started to sail it. She was having so much fun, she didn't notice the wind getting stronger. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew her boat away from her. She tried to reach it, but it was too far. + +Just when she thought she had lost her boat forever, a kind man came by and helped her get it back. From then on, Lily knew that even though she wanted to be independent, it was always okay to ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big palace. He had a perfect life, with lots of toys and yummy food. But one day, a little mouse came and ate all of his cheese! The king was very angry and he shouted, "Who ate my cheese?!" + +The little mouse was very scared and said, "I'm sorry, I was hungry." The king frowned and said, "You can't just take things that don't belong to you!" The little mouse felt bad and said, "I'll make it up to you, I promise." + +But the king didn't listen and he chased the little mouse out of the palace. The little mouse was very sad and didn't know where to go. He wished he could go back to the palace and be friends with the king. But he knew that would never happen. And so, the little mouse went off into the forest, all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a pretty butterfly and tried to catch it, but her mom told her to stay close and be safe. + +As they walked through the park, they saw a rare bird with colorful feathers. Lily was amazed by its beauty and wanted to touch it, but her dad said they shouldn't disturb it and should just watch from afar. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily was sad to leave the park, but her mom and dad promised to come back soon. They all got in the car and drove home, singing songs and telling stories. Lily felt happy and safe with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his owner. One day, Max saw a little girl crying. Max wanted to help her, so he went over to her and licked her face. The little girl stopped crying and smiled at Max. + +Max's owner was very happy that Max was able to serve the little girl. Max's owner decided to take Max for a walk in the woods. Max was very excited to go on a walk. Max's owner told Max to heel, but Max was careless and ran off into the woods. + +Max's owner could not find Max and was very sad. Max was lost in the woods and did not know how to get back to his owner. Max was scared and wished he had listened to his owner. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your owner and be careful when you go on walks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a horse named Sparky who lived in a big stable. One day, Lily went to visit Sparky but she couldn't find him. She looked everywhere but still couldn't find him. She started to feel scared and fearful that something bad had happened to Sparky. + +Just then, Lily heard a voice behind her. It was a wise old owl who said, "Don't worry, Lily. You haven't lost Sparky forever. He's just wandered off. Keep looking and you'll find him." So Lily kept looking and eventually she found Sparky eating some grass in a nearby field. + +Lily was so happy to have found Sparky and she realized that sometimes we lose things but we can always find them again. The wise old owl had taught her a valuable lesson and she thanked him before riding Sparky back to the stable. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep a closer eye on Sparky so she wouldn't lose him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars on his toy track. One day, Timmy's toy car got stuck on the track and he couldn't move it. He felt anxious because he didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom saw him and asked what was wrong. Timmy said, "My car is stuck on the track and I can't move it." His mom said, "Don't worry, let's try to unlock it." She took a small key and unlocked the car from the track. + +Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for helping me!" From that day on, Timmy made sure to always check his toy track to make sure it was clear before he started playing with his cars. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Daisy. Daisy loved to swim in the pond with her friends. One day, it started to rain and the pond got very wet. + +Daisy's friend, Billy the frog, said "This rain is scary! I don't want to move from this spot." + +But Daisy said "Let's go play in the rain! It's fun to move around in the wet water." + +So Daisy and her friends splashed and played in the rain. They moved around and had so much fun that Billy forgot all about being scared. From then on, whenever it rained, they would all play together and have a great time in the wet water. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a blue dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a bird in a tree and said, "Look, Mommy! A bird!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, Lily. It's a pretty bird. Let's be quiet so we don't scare it away." + +Lily sat on a bench and watched the bird. She said, "I like the bird's blue feathers." + +Her mommy said, "Yes, they are very blue. Do you want to try and draw the bird when we get home?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They sat quietly and watched the bird for a little while longer before going home to draw pictures of the pretty blue bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a wiggly worm on the ground. The worm was very long and squiggly, and it made Lily giggle. + +Lily watched the worm for a while, but then she got restless. She wanted to do something else. So, she went inside her house to study her ABCs. She loved to learn new things and read books. + +After she finished studying, Lily went back outside to say goodbye to the worm. She gently picked it up and put it back in the dirt. Then, she went back inside to take a nap, feeling happy and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on paper. One day, she was drawing with her crayons when her little brother came in and knocked over her bowl of snacks. Lily got very troubled and angry. + +She started to yell at her brother and didn't want to play with him anymore. But then her mom came in and saw what happened. She told Lily that it was just an accident and that her brother didn't mean to do it. + +Lily thought about what her mom said and realized that she was being mean to her brother. She decided to forgive him and they played together again. Lily learned that it's important to be kind to others, even when things don't go as planned. And she continued to write and draw happy pictures with her crayons. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, her mommy had to go to work and leave her with her grandma. Lily started to worry that her mommy wouldn't come back soon. + +Her grandma noticed that Lily was feeling sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily said she was worried about her mommy. Her grandma hugged her and said that everything would be okay. She was very compassionate and kind. + +To distract Lily from worrying, her grandma took her outside to watch the birds in the sky. Lily loved to watch the birds fly and sing. She forgot about her worries and enjoyed the moment with her grandma. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she felt worried, she could count on her grandma to be there for her. +Once upon a time, a family of bears went on a big adventure. They walked a long way through the forest until they found a big mountain. The baby bear was very sleepy and wanted to go back home, but the mama bear said they had to keep going. They climbed and climbed until they reached the top of the mountain. + +The papa bear was very proud because they had succeeded in reaching the top. They all sat down and had a picnic. They ate sandwiches and drank lemonade. The baby bear was still sleepy, so the mama bear said it was time to go back home. They climbed down the mountain and walked through the forest until they got back to their cozy cave. The baby bear was so tired, he fell asleep right away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and go to the park with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy suggested they go to the store to buy some snacks. Lily was happy and said "yes!" + +At the store, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. It was a cheap toy, but she thought it was really cool. Her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it, but suggested they look at some other toys that were just as fun. + +Lily looked at the other toys and picked out a new doll. She showed it to her mommy and asked if she liked it. Her mommy said she did and that she was a good judge of toys. Lily was happy with her new doll and they went home to play together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. She would dig in the dirt and plant seeds in a long row. Every day, she would water the seeds and wait for them to grow. + +One day, as she was playing in her garden, she noticed a tiny green sprout poking out of the dirt. She knew that soon it would bloom into a beautiful flower. She felt comfortable knowing that her hard work had paid off. + +As the days went by, more and more flowers began to bloom in her garden. They were all different colors and sizes, but they all made Lily happy. She was proud of her row of flowers and loved to show them off to her friends. + +In the end, Lily's garden was the most beautiful in the neighborhood. Everyone who saw it was amazed by how many flowers bloomed in her little row. And Lily felt happy knowing that her hard work had paid off and that she had created something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty pink dress. One day, she went to a dance party with her friends. They all danced and laughed together, and Lily felt very happy. + +After the dancing was over, they played a game. Lily tried her best and in the end, she won! She was so happy and proud of herself. Her friends cheered and clapped for her. + +Lily went home that night with a big smile on her face. She danced around her room, feeling very happy and excited about her win. From then on, she knew that practicing and trying her best could lead to great things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run around and play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to put his books back on the bookcase. Timmy didn't want to do it, so he ran away. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's important to be honest and do what you're asked. Please put your books back on the bookcase." Timmy felt bad for not listening, so he ran back and put his books away. + +Timmy said to his mom, "I'm sorry for not listening. I will be honest and do what you ask from now on." His mom smiled and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy because he knew he did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the big green park near his house. One day, Timmy went too far into the woods and got lost. He was scared and cried for help. Suddenly, he saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog barked and Timmy followed him. The dog led Timmy back to the park where his mommy was waiting for him. Timmy's mommy hugged him and said, "You are safe now, I rescued you!" + +The next day, Timmy woke up early to see the sunrise. He went to the park and sat on a bench. The sky turned pink, orange and yellow. The sun came up and shone brightly. Timmy felt happy and smiled. He loved the sunrise. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat muffins. One day, Benny went to the kitchen to get a muffin, but it vanished! Benny looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. + +Benny was sad because he really wanted that muffin. Suddenly, he saw a trail of crumbs leading to the living room. Benny followed the trail and found his muffin in the hands of his little sister, Lily. + +Lily was giggling and eating the muffin. Benny was happy to see his sister enjoying the muffin, so he didn't mind that it vanished from the kitchen. Benny and Lily shared the muffin and they both had a great day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a big vine growing on her fence. She wanted to climb it, but it was too high for her. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. Lily asked Timmy if he could lend her a hand to climb the vine. Timmy said yes and helped her up the vine. But then, Lily got embarrassed because she realized she had ripped her dress on the vine. + +Timmy told her not to worry and said, "I can lend you my shirt to cover the rip." Lily was happy again and they continued to play in the garden. From that day on, Lily knew she could always count on her friend Timmy to lend her a hand or a shirt whenever she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play on the swings. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park but they forgot to bring Lily's ticket for the swings. Lily was very sad because she couldn't play on the swings without her ticket. + +Suddenly, a nice lady saw Lily's sad face and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the ticket and the nice lady said she could help. She went to the ticket booth and bought a ticket for Lily. Lily was so happy and thanked the nice lady for saving her day. + +After playing on the swings, Lily and her mommy went home. It was a very hot day and the sun was very harsh. Lily's mommy put sunscreen on her to protect her skin from the harsh sun. Lily felt safe and happy knowing her mommy was there to save her from the harsh sun. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pete. He loved to swim in the rough ocean waves every day. One day, while he was swimming, a big boat disturbed the water and Pete got scared. He quickly swam to the shore and met his friend, a crab named Carl. + +"Hey Pete, why are you so scared?" asked Carl. + +"A big boat disturbed the water and it was too rough for me to swim," replied Pete. + +"Don't worry, Pete. I know a secret spot where the water is calm and you can swim peacefully," said Carl. + +Pete was happy to hear that and followed Carl to the secret spot. From that day on, Pete swam in the calm water every day and never got disturbed by any boats again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big tower all by herself. She was very lonely and wished she had someone to talk to. One day, she decided to go outside and explore. + +As she walked along, she saw a little boy playing with his toys. She went up to him and said, "Hi, what are you doing?" The boy replied, "I'm playing with my toys. Do you want to play with me?" Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, I would love to!" + +They played together for a while, but then Lily accidentally poked the boy with one of the toys. The boy started to cry and Lily felt very bad. She said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you." The boy stopped crying and said, "It's okay. Accidents happen." + +Lily was so happy to have made a new friend. They played together all day and had so much fun. When it was time for Lily to go back to her tower, the boy said, "Can we play again tomorrow?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I would love that!" From that day on, Lily was no longer lonely because she had a new friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who was flying in the sky. The birdie was very tired and wanted to rest. It saw a tree and decided to sit on a branch to take a nap. While the birdie was sleeping, a big storm came and destroyed the tree. The birdie woke up and saw that the branch it was on had fallen to the ground. + +The birdie tried to find an exit to fly away, but all the trees were destroyed by the storm. The birdie felt very sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a kind person saw the birdie and took it home. The person gave the birdie food and water and made it a nice cozy nest. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes bad things happen, but there are always good people who can help. We should be kind to others and help them when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a nosy wife. She always wanted to know what he was doing and where he was going. One day, the man wanted to go out with his friends, but his wife didn't want him to go. She wanted him to stay home with her. The man didn't want to make his wife upset, but he also wanted to see his friends. + +He decided to talk to his wife and explain how he felt. He told her that he loved her very much, but he also needed to spend time with his friends. At first, his wife was upset and didn't want to accept his explanation. But after talking more, she realized that it was important for him to have some time for himself. + +In the end, the man and his wife were able to come to an agreement. The man was able to go out with his friends, and his wife was happy knowing that he loved her and would always come back home. They both learned that it's important to listen to each other and accept each other's needs. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Bubbles was swimming too fast and he got very tired. He needed oxygen to breathe, but there wasn't enough oxygen in the water. Bubbles started to feel very scared. + +Suddenly, a bright light appeared in the distance. Bubbles swam towards the light and found a kind octopus named Ollie. Ollie gave Bubbles a special bubble that had lots of oxygen inside. Bubbles felt so much better and he thanked Ollie for helping him. + +From that day on, Bubbles was more careful when he swam in the ocean. He knew that he needed to take breaks and find oxygen when he got tired. And whenever he saw a bright light in the distance, he knew that it might be Ollie coming to help him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to restaurants with her family. One day, they went to a new restaurant that had a colorful menu with lots of pictures. Lily was so excited to choose her food. + +But then, a big group of people came in and sat down at a table near them. They were very loud and started to disturb Lily's meal. She couldn't hear her family talking and it made her upset. + +Lily's dad asked the waiter if they could move to a quieter table. The waiter was very nice and found them a new spot. Lily was happy again and enjoyed her meal from the colorful menu. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, while they were playing on the swings, they saw a man walking towards them. The man asked, "Excuse me, would you like to receive a balloon?" + +Lily's eyes grew big with excitement. She loved balloons! Her mom and dad said yes, and the man gave them each a balloon. They thanked him and continued playing. + +A few years later, Lily was all grown up and ready to go to university. She was nervous, but also excited to start this new adventure. When she arrived on campus, she couldn't believe how big and amazing the buildings were. + +As she walked to her first class, she heard some other students talking. "Did you hear about the amazing party last night?" one of them said. "No, I didn't," replied the other. "It was at the university club. You should have come!" + +Lily smiled to herself. She was excited to make new friends and have amazing experiences at university. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One morning, Lily's oatmeal was glowing! She was so surprised and happy that she ate it all up. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. But it started to rain and she got all wet and miserable. She wanted to go back inside and have more oatmeal, but her mom said no. + +That night, Lily went to bed early and had a dream about a magical oat that could make anything glow. When she woke up, she felt much better and had a big bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. It didn't glow this time, but Lily was still happy because she knew it was good for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect coins. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. She was so happy and put it in her pocket. + +But then, she accidentally dropped the coin and it rolled away. She was upset and started to cry. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about the lost coin. Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." They searched and searched until Timmy finally saw the coin under a bush. + +Lily was so happy and gave Timmy a big hug. "Thank you for finding my coin!" she said. Timmy smiled and said, "No problem, I'm glad I could help. Just be careful not to snap it in half!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny wanted to travel to a new place. He asked his friend, a little bird, "Can you show me a new place to go?" The bird replied, "Sure, I know a place with rough rocks and lots of dust." + +Excitedly, Benny and the bird started their journey. They traveled far and saw many things along the way. Finally, they arrived at the new place. Benny was amazed by the rough rocks and the dust that covered everything. + +As they explored the new place, Benny said to the bird, "Thank you for showing me this amazing place. I love to travel with you." The bird replied, "It's always fun to travel with friends and discover new things together." + +And so, Benny and the bird continued to travel and explore new places together, always having fun and making new discoveries along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, a delivery man came to her house with a big box. Inside the box was a beautiful dress for Lily to wear to her cousin's wedding. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to a park to have a picnic. While they were eating, they saw a laser show in the sky. It was so pretty! Lily pointed at the colors and said, "Look at the beautiful lights!" + +After the picnic, Lily went home and put on her new dress. She felt so pretty and happy. She twirled around and said, "Thank you for delivering my beautiful dress!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat at her favorite restaurant with her family. One day, when they arrived at the restaurant, they saw that it was closed. Lily was sad because she wanted to eat her favorite food. + +Her dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's go to another restaurant and see what's on the menu." They went to another restaurant, but the food wasn't as good as Lily's favorite restaurant. + +Lily's mom said, "I know you miss your favorite restaurant, Lily. But don't worry, we will restore it soon." Lily didn't understand what "restore" meant, but she knew it meant something good. + +A few weeks later, Lily and her family went back to her favorite restaurant. It was open again! Lily was so happy and the restaurant was peaceful. She ate her favorite food and said, "I'm glad we restored this restaurant. It's the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read magazines with pictures of animals and princesses. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help clean up their messy house. + +Lily said, "Okay mommy, I will do it!" She picked up her toys and put them in the toy box. Then, she helped put the dishes in the sink. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mommy said, "You are so helpful, Lily! Would you like to read your magazine now?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes please!" She sat on the couch and looked at the pictures in her magazine. She was happy to have been helpful to her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very intelligent and loved to learn new things. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. It was a cold day, so Timmy put on his jacket to keep warm. + +While playing, Timmy's friend Billy saw a bird's nest in a tree. Billy wanted to climb up and see the eggs inside the nest. Timmy knew it was not a good idea and said, "Billy, we should not climb the tree. We might hurt the eggs and the baby birds inside." + +Billy said, "But I really want to see the eggs." Timmy replied, "Let's set a good example and be kind to the birds. It's important to protect them." Billy thought about it and agreed. They continued to play and had fun, knowing they made a good choice. + +The moral of the story is to be intelligent and make good choices. It's important to protect the things we love and set a good example for others to follow. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very cute and everyone who saw him thought he was adorable. One day, Benny was playing in the park when he noticed a sneaky thief. The thief was trying to steal some carrots from the garden. + +Benny didn't know what to do, but he knew he had to stop the thief. So, he ran as fast as he could and sprang into action. He chased the thief away and saved the carrots. All the animals in the park were very grateful to Benny for being so brave. + +From that day on, Benny became known as the hero of the park. He was happy that he could help his friends and make them feel safe. Benny learned that even though he was small, he could do big things if he tried his best. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice-cream more than anything in the world. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the ice-cream truck. Timmy was so eager to get his ice-cream that he jumped up and down. + +"Mommy, can I have a chocolate ice-cream?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course, Timmy," his mom replied. + +Timmy collected his ice-cream and took a big bite. It was so delicious! He smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dressing up in her favorite costumes and pretending to be different characters. One day, Lily's mom bought her an original superhero costume. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to show her friends. + +Lily went to her friend's house to play. She showed her friends her new superhero costume and they all loved it. But then, one of her friends said that her costume was better. Lily didn't like that and it made her feel sad. + +Lily decided to show her friends how fast she could run in her new costume. She ran so fast that she didn't see the big rock in front of her. She tripped and fell, and her costume ripped. Lily started crying and her friends tried to help her, but it was too late. + +Lily's mom had to buy her a new costume, but it wasn't the same as the original one. Lily learned that it's not important to have the best costume or be the fastest, but to have fun and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a bossy sister named Bonnie who always gave him tasks to do. One day, Bonnie told Benny to gather some carrots from the garden. Benny didn't want to do it, but he knew he had to listen to his big sister. + +As he was picking the carrots, he saw a hole in the fence. Benny thought it would be fun to escape through the hole and explore the big world outside. So, he ran away from his sister and went through the hole. + +Benny had never been outside the garden before, and he was scared. But he kept going and found a big field with lots of other bunnies. They were all playing and having fun. Benny felt happy and knew he had made the right choice to escape from his bossy sister's task. From that day on, Benny would always find a way to escape and have fun with his new bunny friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowy. Snowy was very important to Lily because he was her best friend. + +One day, Lily and Snowy went for a walk in the park. They saw a tree with a hole in it. Lily peeked inside and saw a nest with baby birds. She was so happy to see them. + +Suddenly, a boy came and wanted to touch the baby birds. Lily said, "No, it's not good to touch them. They are too small and fragile." The boy listened to Lily and went away. + +Lily learned that it's important to take care of little things and not to touch things that are not ours. She hugged Snowy and they continued their walk in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red truck. The truck was very strong and made of steel. It was peaceful when it drove on the road. + +One day, a little boy wanted to play with the truck. He asked his friend if he could borrow it, but his friend refused. The little boy felt sad because he really wanted to play with the big, red truck. + +But then, the little boy saw something shiny on the ground. It was a small piece of steel. He picked it up and started playing with it. He realized that even though he couldn't play with the big, red truck, he could still have fun with the little piece of steel. + +From that day on, the little boy was happy playing with his new toy. And the big, red truck continued to drive down the peaceful road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a small bush with pretty green leaves. She asked her mommy, "What is that, mommy?" + +"That's a bush, Lily," her mommy replied. + +Lily looked at the bush and said, "I want it to bloom pretty flowers." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "If you take care of it and water it every day, it will bloom beautiful flowers." + +Lily watered the bush every day and was very wise to take care of it. One day, she saw a small flower starting to bloom. She was so happy and said, "Look mommy, the bush bloomed a pretty flower!" + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "You are so wise, Lily. You took care of the bush and now it bloomed a pretty flower." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, when she was playing with her toys, she saw her neighbor's dog run into her yard. The dog was big and scary, and Lily was afraid. + +Lily's neighbor came over to get the dog, but it wouldn't listen. The neighbor tried to grab the dog, but it growled and barked. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to the dog. The dog was curious and stopped barking. + +Lily's neighbor was surprised and grateful. She said the rock was rare and gave it to Lily as a gift. From then on, the dog would come over to play with Lily and they became friends. Lily was happy that she could help her neighbor and make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a modest dress and loved to play outside. One day, she met a boy who was crying. + +"What's wrong?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my toy," replied the boy. + +"What's your name?" asked Lily. + +"My name is Tim," said the boy. + +Lily wanted to help Tim find his toy, so they searched together. After a while, they found the toy and Tim stopped crying. + +"Thank you, Lily," said Tim. + +"You're welcome," said Lily with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies, especially the chocolate chip ones her mom baked. One day, Lily left her cookie on the ground and went to play. When she came back, she saw a bunch of ants on her cookie. + +"Oh no! Ants on my cookie!" cried Lily. + +"Don't worry, Lily. We can remove the ants and you can still eat the cookie," said her mom. + +Lily's mom carefully removed the ants and gave the cookie back to Lily. "It's still delicious," said Lily as she took a bite. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her food and to always check for ants. She also learned to appreciate the kindness of her mom in helping her remove the ants from her cookie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily saw a squirrel running up a tree. She said, "Hi squirrel, what are you doing?" The squirrel said, "I'm looking for nuts to eat." + +Suddenly, something scary happened. A big dog appeared and chased the squirrel up the tree. Lily was scared and said, "Oh no, the dog is going to get the squirrel!" But the squirrel was quick and climbed higher up the tree. The dog barked and barked, but the squirrel was safe. + +Lily was relieved and said, "That was scary, but I'm glad the squirrel is okay." The squirrel said, "Thanks for being my friend, Lily." From that day on, Lily and the squirrel played together every time she went to the park. +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 took her to the shop to buy some new toys. + +At the shop, Lily saw a bossy girl who was telling her mom what to buy. Lily didn't like that and told the bossy girl to be nice. The bossy girl didn't listen and continued to be rude. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her why she stood up to the bossy girl. Lily said, "I don't like when people are mean. It's important to be kind and lay nice to others." Her mom was proud of her and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby who loved to play in his crib. His crib was big and cozy, but it was also very old and ugly. The baby didn't mind, though. He loved his crib and all the toys inside. + +One day, the baby's mommy came in and said, "We need to get rid of this ugly crib. Let's go buy a new one!" The baby started to cry. He didn't want a new crib. He loved his old one. + +But mommy said, "Sometimes, we need to let go of things that are old and ugly. It's time for a change." So they went to the store and bought a beautiful new crib. At first, the baby didn't like it. But soon he realized that it was just as cozy and fun as his old one. And he learned that sometimes, change can be good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. There, she saw an unusual bird. It was very colorful and had a long tail. + +Lily said to her mom, "Look, Mommy! That bird is so pretty! Can we go see it?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, let's go. But first, let's tie your shoes so you don't trip and fall." + +Lily's mom tied her shoes and they walked over to the bird. As they got closer, the bird turned its head and looked at them. + +Lily said, "Hi birdie! You're so pretty. Can we be friends?" + +The bird turned its head again and made a chirping sound. Lily and her mom laughed and continued to watch the unusual bird. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek behind the curtain in her room. One day, while she was playing, she accidentally pulled the curtain down. She struggled to put it back up, but it was too heavy for her. + +Lily was scared that her mom would be angry with her, so she tried to fix it on her own. She kept struggling and struggling, but the curtain wouldn't go back up. Finally, she gave up and went to bed, hoping her mom wouldn't notice. + +The next morning, Lily's mom saw the broken curtain and asked Lily what happened. Lily was too scared to tell the truth, so she lied and said she didn't know. Her mom was disappointed in her for not telling the truth and for not asking for help when she was struggling. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to struggle and make mistakes, but it's important to ask for help and tell the truth. Lying can lead to bad consequences, and it's always better to be honest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park and met a boy named Max. Max wanted to play with Lily's dolls, but she didn't want to share. + +"I want to play with your dolls," Max said. + +"No, they're mine," Lily insisted. + +Max walked away and Lily went to the palace playground. She climbed up the soft slide and went down. But when she got to the bottom, she saw that her dolls were gone! Max had taken them while she was playing. + +Lily looked everywhere for her dolls, but she couldn't find them. She felt sad and cried. She wished she had shared with Max so he wouldn't take her dolls. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun all day long. One day, Lily wanted to play with her new toy car, but she couldn't get it to start. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't go. + +Lily was sad, but then her mom came to help. She showed Lily how to twist the key and the car started right up! Lily was so happy and impressed with her mom's help. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes we need help to start things, and that it's okay to ask for help. She also learned that it's impressive when we learn something new and use it to solve a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, while they were swimming, a mysterious shadow appeared in the water. Ducky and his friends were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the shadow splashed and made a big noise. Ducky's friends swam away quickly, but Ducky was too scared to move. The shadow turned out to be a big fish who wanted to play with Ducky. But Ducky didn't know that, so he thought the fish was trying to hurt him. + +Ducky started to strip off his feathers to make himself look bigger and scarier. But the fish just wanted to play and have fun. Finally, Ducky realized that the fish was friendly and they became good friends. From that day on, Ducky and his new friend played together in the pond and had lots of fun splashing around. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color on pages with his crayons. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, came into his room and accidentally knocked over his crayon box. All of the crayons fell out and some of them broke. Timmy was very upset and cried. + +Lily said, "I'm sorry Timmy, I didn't mean to destroy your crayons." + +Timmy replied, "It's okay, but now I can't color on my pages with my normal colors." + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's use my markers instead! They have lots of colors and they aren't broken." + +Timmy was happy again and they both colored on their pages together. They had so much fun and their pages turned out beautiful. Timmy learned that even when things get destroyed, there can still be a happy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play in the park. They were having so much fun, but suddenly, Lily's favorite toy disappeared. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw her looking sad and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"My toy is gone," Lily replied sadly. + +"Don't worry, we'll help you find it," Timmy said. + +They searched high and low, but couldn't find the toy. Just when they were about to give up, they heard a noise coming from the equipment in the playground. They went to investigate and found Lily's toy stuck in the slide. They were so happy to have found it. + +Lily hugged her adorable toy tightly and said, "Thank you, friends. I thought my toy disappeared forever!" +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Jack and Jill. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, Jack did a silly thing and broke Jill's toy. Jill got very angry and started to cry. Jack felt bad and wanted to make it right. + +He asked Jill to pause and listen to him. He said sorry and promised to buy her a new toy. Jill stopped crying and forgave Jack. They hugged and continued to play together happily. From then on, Jack knew not to do silly things that could hurt his twin sister's feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a tour to a museum. Lily saw a beautiful vase that was very fragile. She wanted to touch it, but her mommy said, "No, Lily. That vase is very delicate. If you touch it, it might break." + +Lily listened to her mommy and didn't touch the vase. As they continued on the tour, they saw many interesting things. Finally, they came to a room with a phone. Lily's daddy picked up the phone and said, "Hello?" + +A voice on the other end asked a question. Daddy thought for a moment and then answered, "Yes, I think so." Lily was curious and asked, "Daddy, who was that on the phone?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Someone who needed an answer to a question." Lily was happy that her daddy could help someone with their question. They finished the tour and went home, happy and tired from their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint pictures. One day, Lily drew a picture of her family. She was very happy with her picture. + +But then, Lily's little brother came and scribbled all over her picture. Lily was very frustrated and sad. She wanted to fix her picture. + +So, Lily took a magnifying glass and examined her picture very closely. She saw that she could still see some of her drawing underneath the scribbles. Lily was happy again and decided to try and fix her picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy was wearing his uniform from school. + +"Wow, your dress is so pretty!" said Timmy. + +"Thank you!" replied Lily with a big smile. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the leaves on the trees began to scatter around them. Lily and Timmy laughed and tried to catch the leaves. + +"Look, Timmy! I found a leaf that matches my dress!" exclaimed Lily. + +"That's so cool!" said Timmy. + +Lily and Timmy played together until the sun went down. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged Timmy and said, "I had so much fun today. Let's play again soon!" + +"Definitely!" replied Timmy with a grin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in the park with her friends when she fell down and hurt her leg. She cried and cried, but nobody could hear her because she was so far away from her mommy and daddy. + +Luckily, someone called an ambulance and it came to take Lily to the hospital. The ambulance had a loud siren and bright lights, which made Lily feel better. She knew that help was on the way. + +However, there was a delay on the way to the hospital because of traffic. Lily was getting worried and scared, but the ambulance drivers were doing their best to get her there as quickly as possible. Finally, they arrived and the doctors took care of Lily's leg. She felt much better and was happy to be able to go home and play with her friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved spaghetti, it was his favorite food. One day, Timmy's mom made him spaghetti for dinner. Timmy was so happy and ate all of his spaghetti. + +Later that night, Timmy started to feel anxious. He didn't know why he felt this way. His mom noticed that Timmy was feeling anxious and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mom that he was scared of the dark. + +His mom told him that she would always be there for him and that he didn't need to be anxious. She told him that she cared about him and would always keep him safe. Timmy felt better and went to bed happy, dreaming of spaghetti. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved making dough. He would mix flour, water, and salt together until it became a big ball. Timmy would play with the dough and make all sorts of shapes. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, don't make a big mess with the dough." + +Timmy promised to be careful and not make a mess. He played with the dough for a while, but then he got bored. He decided to make a pizza with the dough. Timmy's mom came back and saw the big mess. She was upset and said, "I can't believe you made such a mess with the dough, Timmy." + +Timmy felt bad and apologized. Later that day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a clean kitchen and a new bag of flour. She said, "I believe you can make dough without making a mess. Let's try again." Timmy was happy and excited to try again. This time, he made the best dough ever and they had a delicious pizza for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish swan who liked to show off. He would flap his wings and honk loudly to impress other animals. One day, he saw a beautiful lake and decided to swim in it. He didn't notice a big rock in the water and struck his head on it. + +The swan was hurt and couldn't fly anymore. He felt sad and alone. Then, a kind duck came to him and said, "You should be careful and not show off. It's better to be safe than sorry." The swan realized he made a mistake and thanked the duck for helping him. + +From that day on, the swan was more careful and humble. He made new friends and lived happily ever after. The moral of the story is, it's better to be humble and careful than to show off and get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a great big bear named Brownie. Brownie loved to play in the forest and eat honey. One day, Brownie was walking around when he saw a hunter with a gun. + +"Hello there!" said Brownie. "What are you doing with that gun?" + +"I want to hunt for deer," said the hunter. + +"Oh no! That's not good," said Brownie. "You should yield your gun and leave the forest alone. We all live here together." + +The hunter thought about what Brownie said and realized he was right. He gave Brownie a big hug and left the forest. From then on, Brownie and the other animals were happy and safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the port with her family to watch the boats go by. One day, Lily's mommy brought a delicious cake to the port for everyone to share. + +Lily's eyes got big when she saw the cake. "Yummy! Can I have some, mommy?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily. But don't spoil your dinner," mommy replied. + +Lily took a big bite of the cake and smiled. "This is so delicious! Thank you, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, Mittens saw a bird outside and decided to step outside to catch it. + +Mittens chased the bird around the yard, but the bird was too fast. Mittens got tired and decided to take a nap under a tree. While Mittens was sleeping, the bird left a mark on Mittens' fur. + +When Mittens woke up, he saw the mark and got angry. He wanted revenge on the bird. Mittens went back outside to find the bird, but he couldn't find it. + +Mittens was so angry that he didn't see the car coming down the street. The car hit Mittens and he didn't survive. The mark on Mittens' fur was the last thing he ever saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the field near her house. Every day, she would run around and pick flowers. + +One day, Lily found a unique flower that she had never seen before. She showed it to her mom and dad, and they encouraged her to keep looking for more special flowers. + +The next day, Lily went back to the field to find more unique flowers. As she was looking, she saw a big, scary dog. She tried to run away, but the dog chased her and bit her leg. + +Lily cried for help, but no one heard her. She wished she had never gone to the field that day. From then on, Lily was scared to go outside and play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, she saw a big, open door and decided to enter. Inside, she heard a voice that said, "Welcome, Lily!" + +Lily looked around and saw a room full of toys, books and games. She was so excited to play with everything. But then, she remembered her mom's words: "Always ask before you enter someone's house." + +Feeling bad for not asking, Lily went back outside and knocked on the door. The kind lady who lived there opened the door and smiled at Lily. Lily asked if she could come in and play, and the lady said yes. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to ask before entering someone's house. And she knew that being polite was always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, especially with her favorite crayons. One day, she drew a big square on a piece of paper and colored it in with sweet colors like pink and yellow. + +Her mom saw her drawing and said, "Lily, that's a sweet square you drew! Can you show me how you did it?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, Mommy!" She picked up her crayons and showed her mom how she colored in the square. Then, her mom said, "It's time to clean up now, Lily. Can you please shut your crayon box?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy!" She shut her crayon box and put it away. Then, she gave her mom a big hug and said, "I love you, Mommy!" + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. Sweet dreams!" And with that, Lily went to bed, dreaming of all the sweet squares she would draw tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she put on her apron and went to help her mommy in the kitchen. Her mommy was making cookies and Lily wanted to help. + +Lily tried to catch some flour in a bowl, but it went everywhere and made a big mess. She felt guilty for making such a mess. + +But her mommy just smiled and said it was okay. Together, they cleaned up the mess and finished making the cookies. And when they were done, Lily got to eat one and it was the best cookie she ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She liked to work in her garden and grow pretty flowers. One day, her friend Tommy came to visit her. "Hi Lily! What are you doing?" asked Tommy. "I am working in my garden," replied Lily. "Can I help you?" asked Tommy. "Yes, you can! We can march around the garden and water the flowers," said Lily. + +Tommy and Lily marched around the garden and watered the flowers. But then, they saw a big bug eating the flowers. "Oh no! The bug is eating my pretty flowers," cried Lily. "Don't worry, I will help you," said Tommy. Tommy got a big net and caught the bug. "Yay! Thank you, Tommy. You are a great helper," said Lily. They continued to work in the garden and grow pretty flowers together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who had a yellow bicycle. Timmy loved to ride his bicycle all around the park. One day, while Timmy was riding his bicycle, he saw his friend Lily. Lily said, "Wow, Timmy! Your bicycle is so yellow and cool!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily!" + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards Timmy and Lily. They were scared and didn't know what to do. Timmy quickly got off his bicycle and picked it up. He said, "Lily, get on my bicycle with me!" They both got on the bicycle and rode away as fast as they could. + +When they were safe, Timmy and Lily stopped and looked at each other. Lily said, "Wow, Timmy! You were so brave! I'm going to applaud for you!" Lily clapped her hands and Timmy smiled. They both knew that they were good friends who could help each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and bees. One day, she saw a bee on a flower. She wanted to grab it but her mom said no. + +Lily was tired and went to take a nap. When she woke up, she saw a bee inside her room. She wanted to grab it but didn't listen to her mom's warning. She grabbed the bee but it stung her. + +Lily cried and cried. Her mom put some medicine on the sting but it still hurt. From that day on, Lily learned to listen to her mom and never grab a bee again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big slide in her backyard. One day, Lily's friend came to play. Her friend wanted to slide down the slide, but Lily didn't want to share. She was being selfish. + +Lily's friend tried to pull her away from the slide, but Lily didn't want to move. Her friend got angry and went home. Lily was sad that her friend left, but she still didn't want to share the slide. + +Later that day, Lily decided to slide down the slide all by herself. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. But she went too fast and fell off the slide. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +In the end, Lily learned that it's important to share and not be selfish. She wished she had let her friend slide down the slide with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky at night and see the stars twinkle. One night, she saw a big, red star that she had never seen before. She was so excited and wanted to share it with her friends. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her friends. She told them all about the red star she saw and how beautiful it was. Her friends wanted to see it too, but Lily couldn't bring the star with her. So, she decided to share the experience by pointing up at the sky and showing them where the star was. + +Lily's friends were so happy to see the red star and thanked her for sharing it with them. From that day on, every time they saw a star in the sky, they would think of Lily and how she shared the beautiful red star with them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very obedient and always listened to his owner. One day, Spot was playing with his toy and accidentally dropped it on the stove. The toy started to burn and smoke filled the room. + +Spot's owner quickly grabbed the toy with a pair of tongs and put it in the sink to cool off. Spot was very scared and hid under the table. His owner comforted him and said, "It's okay, Spot. You didn't mean to make the toy burn. It was just an accident." + +After a few minutes, the toy was cool enough to touch. Spot's owner gave it back to him and said, "Be careful not to drop your toys on the stove again, okay? We don't want anything else to burn." Spot wagged his tail and barked happily, glad that his toy was okay and that his owner wasn't mad at him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her mommy knit with yarn. It was so interesting to see the yarn turn into a scarf. + +One day, Lily wanted to try knitting with the yarn. She asked her mommy if she could try, but her mommy said no because she was too little. Lily was sad and went to her room to play. + +While playing, Lily found some yarn and decided to try knitting by herself. She got tangled up in the yarn and couldn't get out. Her mommy found her and had to cut the yarn to set her free. Lily learned that sometimes things can be too difficult for little ones to do alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to play in the park and chase after balls. One day, Max saw a big juicy bone and he wanted it so badly. He ran towards the bone and accidentally knocked over a little girl. Max felt so bad and regretted what he did. + +The little girl was okay, but Max still felt sad. He went to his dog house and sat there for a while. His owner came to check on him and saw that Max was feeling down. She gave him a well-deserved treat and told him he was a good boy. Max felt a little better, but he still wished he could take back knocking over the little girl. + +The next day, Max went back to the park and saw the little girl. He went up to her and gave her a lick on the face. The little girl smiled and petted Max. Max felt so happy that he made her smile. He realized that being a modest puppy and showing kindness was better than chasing after bones. From that day on, Max made sure to be careful when playing in the park and to always show kindness to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, she saw a big tree that she wanted to climb. She asked her mom if she could climb it, but her mom said it was too dangerous. + +Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She decided to practice climbing on smaller trees until she was successful. She climbed higher and higher each day until she felt confident enough to climb the big tree. + +One sunny day, Lily went back to the big tree and started to climb. She was scared at first, but she remembered how she practiced and felt confident. As she climbed higher, she saw a bird's nest at the top. She was so happy and excited that she shouted, "Mom, look! I did it!" + +From that day on, Lily was known as the successful tree climber in her neighborhood. She would tell her friends the story of how she practiced and never gave up until she reached the top. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he was afraid of thunder. Whenever he heard thunder, he would run inside and hide under his bed. + +One day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a little bird. The bird had a broken wing and couldn't fly. Timmy knew he had to save the bird, so he gently picked it up and brought it inside. + +As Timmy was taking care of the bird, he heard a loud noise. It was thunder! Timmy was scared, but he remembered how brave he was when he saved the bird. He decided to be brave again and face his fear of thunder. + +After the storm passed, Timmy took the bird outside to set it free. The bird flew away, happy and healthy. Timmy felt proud of himself for being brave and saving the bird. He knew he was an original hero, just like in his favorite storybook. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty dress that had flowers on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a lively puppy running around and wanted to play with him. + +Lily went up to the puppy and said, "Hi, puppy! Do you want to play with me?" The puppy barked happily and licked Lily's face. "You gave me a kiss!" Lily exclaimed. + +Lily and the puppy played together for a while, running and jumping. But then it was time for Lily to go home. She said goodbye to the puppy and gave him another kiss. "Goodbye, puppy! I had so much fun playing with you!" And with that, Lily skipped home in her pretty dress, happy and full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the shore with his toy boat. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to go home. Timmy didn't want to go home, but his mom said they had to go. "Can I bring my boat?" Timmy asked. "Yes, but you have to shut it off first," his mom said. + +Timmy picked up his boat and turned it off. He walked with his mom to the car. On the way, they saw a man fishing. "Hi there," said the man. "It's a mild day, isn't it?" Timmy didn't know what "mild" meant, but he smiled and waved anyway. + +As they drove away, Timmy looked out the window and saw the shore getting smaller and smaller. "I miss my boat," he said. "Don't worry," his mom said. "We'll come back another day." And Timmy was happy to hear that. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a stubborn cat named Whiskers. One day, Lily and Whiskers were playing in the backyard when they saw a bird flying high in the sky. + +Lily said, "I want to fly like the bird. How can we do that, Whiskers?" + +Whiskers replied, "We can plan to build a big rocket and go to space. Then we can fly all around the world!" + +Lily was so excited and said, "That's a great plan, Whiskers! Let's do it!" + +So, Lily and Whiskers started to build a big rocket. They worked hard and finally, the rocket was ready. They got inside and blasted off into space. They flew all around the world and had a great adventure. From that day on, Lily and Whiskers knew that with a good plan, they could do anything they wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a big frog who lived in a pond. One day, a little frog came to the pond and asked the big frog, "Can I ride on your back?" The big frog said, "Sure, hop on!" + +The little frog was so happy to ride on the big frog's back. They swam around the pond together. But then, the little frog started to feel scared because he didn't know how to swim. He said to the big frog, "I'm scared, please take me back to the shore." + +The big frog said, "Don't be scared, I won't let you fall. Just hold on tight." The little frog trusted the big frog and held on tight. They made it safely back to the shore. + +The little frog was very grateful to the big frog and said, "Thank you for taking me for a ride and for keeping me safe." The big frog replied, "Anytime, my friend. Remember, it's always good to try new things, but it's okay to be scared. Just make sure you have someone you trust to help you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some candy. Lily saw a big bag of candy and begged her mom to buy it for her. + +"Lily, we can't buy that big bag of candy. It costs too much money," said her mom. + +Lily started to behave badly and threw a tantrum. She screamed and cried in the store. Her mom was very upset because Lily's behavior was terrible. + +"Lily, you need to behave and stop crying. We can buy a small number of candies instead," said her mom. + +Lily stopped crying and picked out a small number of candies. She was happy again and her mom was proud of her for behaving. From that day on, Lily tried her best to behave and not throw tantrums in the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and explore. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a smart cat named Mittens. Mittens was very clever and could do tricks. + +As they played, Lily noticed that her friend's furniture was different. "Your furniture appears new," she said. "Yes," her friend replied. "My mom bought it yesterday." + +Lily admired the new furniture and asked her friend if they could play a game. Mittens appeared to be interested in the game too. They had so much fun together that Lily didn't want to leave. As she left, she said goodbye to Mittens and promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go to the park. Lily was very happy and said "Yes!". + +At the park, Lily saw a big tree with lots of branches. She wanted to climb it, but it was too high. Lily's mom said, "Sorry Lily, that tree is not available for climbing". Lily didn't understand what that meant, so she just shrugged her shoulders and went to play on the swings. + +After playing on the swings, Lily and her mom went home. When they got home, Lily looked up at the ceiling and saw a spider. She didn't like spiders, so she shrugged her shoulders and told her mom. Her mom got a broom and gently moved the spider outside. Lily was happy that the spider was gone and went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars in his garage. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to stop playing with his cars, so he said, "I can't clean my room, Mom. It's too heavy." + +His mom replied, "Timmy, you need to clean your room. You can play with your cars later." + +Timmy didn't want to stop playing, so he rushed to finish cleaning his room. He accidentally knocked over his toy car garage and it broke into pieces. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +His mom saw what happened and said, "Timmy, it's okay. We can fix it together. But remember, rushing can sometimes lead to accidents. It's important to take our time and be careful." Timmy learned that it's better to take his time and do things carefully, rather than rushing and making mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore new places. One day, he went to the temple with his mommy. The temple was very wide and had tall walls. Timmy was amazed by how big it was. + +While they were exploring, Timmy saw a shiny rock on the ground. He wanted to take it home with him. He asked his mommy if he could take it, and she said yes. Timmy was so happy that he found something special at the temple. He put the rock in his pocket and they continued to explore. + +When they got home, Timmy showed his rock to his daddy. His daddy was proud of him for finding something so special at the temple. Timmy was happy and felt very special. From that day on, he knew that he loved to explore new places and find special things to take home with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to get a teaspoon from the drawer. Lily went to the drawer and found a little teaspoon. She was so happy to help her mom. + +As they were baking, Lily's little brother, Max, came into the kitchen. He wanted to help too. But he was too little to do anything. Lily said to him, "You can help us by tasting the batter!" Max was happy to help and entered the kitchen. + +After they finished baking, they all sat down to eat. Lily's mom said, "Lily, you did a great job helping me. And Max, you helped too by tasting the batter. It's important to help each other, no matter how little you are." + +The moral of the story is that even if you are little, you can still help and make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a lost puppy. The puppy looked sad and Lily felt worried. She asked her mom if they could help the puppy find its owner. + +Her mom said, "Of course, we will provide a safe place for the puppy until we find its owner." Lily was happy to hear that and gave the puppy a big hug. + +As they walked around the park, they asked everyone they met if they had lost a puppy. Finally, they found a little boy who was crying because he had lost his puppy. Lily and her mom were honest and told the little boy they had found his puppy. + +The little boy was so happy and thanked them. Lily felt proud that she was able to help the lost puppy find its owner. From that day on, she always kept an eye out for anyone who needed help. +Lily was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to make them talk and have tea parties. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She was happy. + +But then she heard a loud noise from downstairs. It sounded like a crash and a scream. She was scared. She ran to the door and opened it. She saw smoke and fire in the hall. She was very scared. + +She wanted to find her mom and dad, but they were not there. They had gone to the store and left her with her aunt. But where was her aunt? She looked around and saw her aunt lying on the floor. She had a big cut on her head and blood on her face. She was not moving. She was helpless. + +Lily did not know what to do. She wanted to help her aunt, but she did not know how. She wanted to call for help, but she did not know the number. She wanted to run away, but she did not know where to go. She was helpless too. + +Then she saw a man appear in the window. He was wearing a yellow hat and a big coat. He had a hose and a ladder. He was a firefighter. He saw Lily and smiled. He said, "Don't worry, little girl. I'm here to help you. Come with me." He broke the window and climbed in. He picked up Lily and her doll and carried them to the ladder. He took them outside and put them in a safe place. He said, "You're very brave, Lily. Your aunt will be okay. We'll take care of her. Your mom and dad will be here soon. You're safe now." He gave her a hug and a sticker. Lily felt better. She thanked the firefighter. She was not helpless anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the garden. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to the shed and saw a big box. He opened the box and found a key inside. He wondered what the key was for. He decided to hide in the box and cover himself with a blanket. + +Lily looked for Ben everywhere. She checked behind the trees, under the swing, and in the flowers. She could not find him. She was getting tired and bored. She went to the shed and saw the big box. She heard a small noise from inside. She smiled and said, "I found you, Ben!" + +Ben was surprised and scared. He jumped out of the box and dropped the key. He said, "How did you find me, Lily? I was very quiet and calm." + +Lily pointed to the blanket and said, "You forgot to cover your feet, Ben. I saw them sticking out of the box. And I heard you breathing. What is that key for?" + +Ben picked up the key and said, "I don't know, Lily. I found it in the box. Maybe it opens something in the shed. Do you want to help me look?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Ben. Let's look together. Maybe we will find a treasure or a secret. Hide and seek is fun, but finding things is more fun." +Sara loved to visit the farm with her mom and dad. She liked to see the animals and feed them with carrots and corn. Her favorite animal was the goat. The goat had soft fur, long horns and a funny beard. The goat liked to eat from Sara's hand and make noises. + +One day, Sara had a big idea. She wanted to ride the goat like a horse. She thought it would be fun and exciting. She ran to her mom and dad and said, "Can I ride the goat, please? Please, please, please?" + +Her mom and dad looked at each other and smiled. They knew Sara was very enthusiastic about the goat, but they were not sure if it was a good idea. They said, "We don't know, Sara. The goat is not a horse. He might not like it. He might run away or kick you. It might be dangerous." + +Sara was not happy. She really wanted to ride the goat. She said, "But I love the goat. He loves me too. He is very nice and gentle. He will not hurt me. He will let me ride him. Please, let me try. I will be careful." + +Her mom and dad thought for a moment. They decided to let Sara try, but only with their help. They said, "Okay, Sara. You can try to ride the goat, but only for a little while. And we will be with you all the time. You have to listen to us and do what we say. And you have to be gentle and respectful to the goat. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I understand. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She hugged her mom and dad and ran to the goat. She asked the goat, "Can I ride you, please? You are my friend. I will be nice to you." The goat looked at Sara and made a noise. He seemed to agree. Sara climbed on the goat's back and held his horns. Her mom and dad held the goat's leash and walked with him. Sara felt very happy and proud. She said, "Look at me, I'm riding the goat! He is the best goat ever!" The goat made another noise. He seemed to enjoy it too. +Tim and Liz are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the hall. The box has a label. The label says "Do not open". + +Tim is nosy. He wants to see what is in the box. He says to Liz, "Let's open the box. Maybe there are more toys inside." + +Liz is scared. She says to Tim, "No, we should not open the box. The label says 'Do not open'. Maybe it is something bad." + +But Tim does not listen. He pulls the label off the box. He opens the box. He sees a big cake. He says, "Wow, look at this cake. It looks yummy. Let's eat some." + +Liz is hungry. She forgets to be scared. She says, "OK, let's eat some. But only a little bit. We do not want to get in trouble." + +They eat some cake. They do not know that the cake is for Mom's birthday. They do not know that the cake has nuts. They do not know that they are allergic to nuts. + +Soon, they feel sick. They have red spots on their skin. They have trouble breathing. They cry for help. But no one hears them. They are alone in the hall. They are in big trouble. They wish they did not open the box. They wish they did not eat the cake. They wish they did not speak. +Anna was a big sister to a little infant named Ben. Ben liked to make noises and repeat what Anna said. Sometimes Anna thought this was funny, but sometimes she got annoyed. + +One day, Anna was playing with her dolls and Ben was in his crib. Ben saw Anna and wanted to play too. He said, "Anna, Anna, play with me!" + +Anna ignored him and kept playing. Ben said again, "Anna, Anna, play with me!" He was persistent and did not give up. + +Anna got angry and said, "Ben, stop it! You are too little to play with dolls. Go to sleep!" + +Ben felt sad and cried. He did not understand why Anna did not want to play with him. He only wanted to be with her. + +Mom heard Ben crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw Anna playing with her dolls and Ben in his crib. She said, "Anna, why are you not playing with your brother? He loves you and wants to learn from you." + +Anna said, "But Mom, he is annoying. He always repeats what I say and he is too little to play with dolls." + +Mom said, "Anna, repeating is how infants learn to talk. He is trying to copy you because you are his big sister and he admires you. He is not too little to play with dolls. He can play with you in his own way. You should be kind and patient with him. He is your family and he needs your love." + +Anna felt sorry and realized she was wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I love you and I want to play with you. Come, let me show you my dolls." + +Ben smiled and stopped crying. He said, "Anna, Anna, play with me!" + +Anna hugged him and said, "Yes, Ben, let's play together." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's better. I'm proud of you, Anna. You are a good big sister." + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and patient with your younger siblings. They look up to you and want to learn from you. You can have fun and teach them at the same time. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their bikes in the park. They always wear helmets to protect their heads. One day, they see a big hill in the park. They want to go down the hill on their bikes. + +"Let's go, Sara!" Ben says. "It will be fun!" + +"I don't know, Ben," Sara says. "The hill is very steep. We might fall and hurt ourselves." + +"Don't be scared, Sara," Ben says. "We have helmets. They will keep us safe." + +Ben goes first. He pedals fast and zooms down the hill. He feels the wind in his face and the sun on his back. He is happy. He reaches the bottom of the hill and turns around. He waits for Sara. + +Sara goes next. She pedals slowly and carefully. She is nervous. She feels the hill getting lower and lower. She is scared. She closes her eyes and holds on to her bike. + +But then, something bad happens. Sara hits a rock on the road. Her bike wobbles and shakes. She loses her balance and falls off her bike. She lands on the grass with a thud. She cries out loud. + +Ben hears Sara's cry. He runs to her. He sees her lying on the grass. He sees her helmet on the ground. He sees a crack on her helmet. He is worried. + +"Sara, Sara, are you okay?" Ben asks. He kneels down next to her. He hugs her gently. + +Sara opens her eyes. She sees Ben's face. She feels his hug. She feels pain in her knee and elbow. She sees blood on her skin. She is sad. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sara says. "I was scared. I fell off my bike. I broke my helmet." + +"It's okay, Sara," Ben says. "I'm glad you're okay. Your helmet saved you. It's only a thing. It can be fixed or replaced. But you are my sister. You are delicate. You cannot be fixed or replaced. I love you, Sara." + +"I love you too, Ben," Sara says. She smiles a little. She feels better. + +They hug each other. They get up and walk to their bikes. They decide to go home and tell their mom what happened. They hope she will not be angry. They hope she will be proud of them for wearing helmets. They hope she will give them a kiss and a band-aid. They hope she will read them a story before they go to sleep. They hope they will have sweet dreams. They hope they will wake up happy. +Lily and Tom are twins, but they are very unique. Lily likes to bathe in the morning, but Tom likes to bathe at night. Lily likes to play with dolls, but Tom likes to play with machines. Lily likes to wear pink, but Tom likes to wear blue. + +One day, Tom found a new machine in the garage. It was big and shiny and had many buttons. He wanted to play with it, but he did not know what it did. He asked his dad, who was working on the car. + +"Dad, what is this machine?" Tom asked. + +"That is a washing machine, Tom. It helps us to clean our clothes. You put the dirty clothes in, add some soap, and turn it on. Then it spins and makes bubbles and washes the clothes. When it is done, you take the clothes out and hang them to dry," dad explained. + +"Wow, that sounds fun! Can I try it?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but only with my help. And only with the clothes that need to be washed. Not with the ones that are already clean," dad said. + +Tom nodded and ran to his room. He grabbed some of his dirty clothes and some of Lily's too. He did not know that Lily had already bathed and changed into her clean clothes. He brought them to the garage and put them in the washing machine. He added some soap and turned it on. He watched as the machine spun and made bubbles and washed the clothes. + +Lily came to the garage and saw what Tom was doing. She gasped and ran to the washing machine. She saw her clean clothes mixed with Tom's dirty ones. She was very angry. + +"Tom, what are you doing? You put my clean clothes in the washing machine! Now they are dirty again! You are so mean!" Lily shouted. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did not know they were clean. I wanted to play with the machine. It is fun. Look, it spins and makes bubbles and washes the clothes," Tom said. + +"I don't care if it is fun. You ruined my clothes. Now I have nothing to wear. You are a bad brother!" Lily said. + +She started to cry and ran to her mom. Tom felt sad and sorry. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He wanted to make her happy. He turned off the machine and took out the clothes. He saw that some of them were wet and soapy and some of them were stained and torn. He realized that he made a big mistake. He wanted to fix it. + +He took the clothes to his mom and dad. He told them what he did and how he made Lily cry. He said he was sorry and asked for their help. They hugged him and said they were not mad at him. They said he was a good boy for telling the truth and for wanting to make things right. They said they would help him to wash the clothes again and to mend the ones that were torn. They said they would also help him to apologize to Lily and to make her smile. + +Tom felt better and thanked them. He learned that playing with machines can be fun, but also dangerous. He learned that he should always ask before he touches something that is not his. He learned that he should be careful with his clothes and his sister's clothes. He learned that he should be kind and respectful to his unique twin. He learned that he loves Lily and that Lily loves him. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two stones for eyes and a stick for a mouth. + +"Look, our snowman is great!" Tom said. + +"Yes, he is very great!" Lily said. "But he looks cold. Let's give him a cloth to keep him warm." + +Lily ran to the house and got a cloth from her mom. She came back and wrapped the cloth around the snowman's neck. + +"There, now he is cozy!" Lily said. + +But the cloth was not a good idea. The sun came out and shone on the snowman. The snow started to melt. The cloth got wet and heavy. It pulled the snowman's head down. + +"Oh no, our snowman is falling!" Tom said. + +They tried to hold the snowman's head up, but it was too late. The snowman's head fell off and rolled away. The hat, the scarf, the carrot nose and the stones fell too. + +"Boo hoo, our snowman is gone!" Lily said. + +They cried and cried. They wished they did not give him a cloth. They wished they could freeze him back together. But they could not. Their snowman was gone forever. +Lily wanted a puppy very much. She asked her mom and dad many times, but they said no. They said puppies were too much work and too noisy. Lily was sad, but she did not give up. She had a plan. + +One day, she went to the park with her friend Max. Max had a puppy named Spot. Spot was small and cute and liked to play. Lily asked Max if she could borrow Spot for a little while. Max said yes, but only if she brought him back soon. Lily agreed, and took Spot to her house. + +She hid Spot in her room, under her bed. She gave him some water and a toy. She hoped her mom and dad would not find him. She wanted to keep him forever. She thought they would love him if they saw him. + +But Spot did not like being hidden. He missed Max and the park. He was bored and lonely. He started to bark and whine. Lily tried to shush him, but it was too late. Her mom and dad heard the noise and came to her room. + +They opened the door and saw Spot. They were very surprised and angry. They asked Lily where she got the puppy and why she hid him. Lily told them the truth. She said she wanted a puppy so much and she thought they would change their mind. She said she was sorry. + +Her mom and dad were not happy. They said she did a bad thing. They said she lied to them and to Max. They said she was not ready for a puppy. They said she had to take Spot back to Max and apologize. Lily cried, but she knew they were right. She hugged Spot and said goodbye. She took him back to the park and said sorry to Max. Max was glad to see Spot and forgave Lily. He said they could still be friends and play with Spot together. + +Lily learned a lesson. She realized that puppies were not toys. They were living things that needed love and care. She also learned that hiding and lying were wrong. She decided to be honest and patient. She hoped that one day, she would succeed in getting a puppy of her own. +Anna and Ben were very excited to go on a tour with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the big animals at the zoo. They got in the car and put on their seat belts. + +"Are we there yet?" Anna asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to drive for a while," Mom said. + +Ben sighed. He was bored. He wanted to see the lions and the monkeys and the elephants. He looked out the window and saw only trees and houses and cars. + +"Can we play a game?" he asked. + +"Sure, what game do you want to play?" Dad asked. + +"I spy with my little eye something that is green," Ben said. + +"Is it a tree?" Anna guessed. + +"No," Ben said. + +"Is it a car?" Mom guessed. + +"No," Ben said. + +"Is it a frog?" Dad guessed. + +"No," Ben said. + +"What is it then?" Anna asked. + +Ben smiled. He had a good idea. + +"It is a dragon!" he said. + +"A dragon?" Anna said. "There is no dragon outside!" + +"Yes, there is. Look, it is flying in the sky. It is green and big and has wings and fire," Ben said. + +Anna looked up. She saw a plane. It was not a dragon. It was a plane. + +"Ben, that is not a dragon. That is a plane. You are silly," Anna said. + +Ben laughed. He liked to make up stories. + +"Maybe it is a dragon plane. Maybe it is taking the animals to the zoo," he said. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They liked Ben's imagination. + +"Maybe you are right, Ben. Maybe we will see the dragon plane at the zoo. But you know what? I am glad we have a dependable car to take us there. A car that does not fly or breathe fire, but that keeps us safe and comfortable," Dad said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They liked their car too. They were happy to go on a tour with their mom and dad. They hoped to see many animals and have fun. They hoped to see a dragon too, but only in their dreams. +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. One day, she went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But her favorite was the parrot. + +The parrot was colorful and noisy. It could talk and copy what people said. Lily wanted to be friends with the parrot. She asked her mom if she could feed it some seeds. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and gentle. + +Lily took some seeds from a bag and walked to the cage. She knelt down and held out her hand. The parrot looked at her with curiosity. It hopped closer and pecked at the seeds. Lily smiled and said, "Hello, parrot. What is your name?" + +The parrot tilted its head and said, "Hello, parrot. What is your name?" Lily giggled and repeated, "My name is Lily. What is your name?" + +The parrot said, "My name is Lily. What is your name?" Lily laughed and said, "No, no, you are not Lily. You are a parrot. You have to say your own name." + +The parrot said, "No, no, you are not Lily. You are a parrot. You have to say your own name." Lily and the parrot kept talking and copying each other. They had a lot of fun. Lily's mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were happy that Lily made a new friend. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tunnel in the park. The tunnel is dark and long. + +"Let's go in the tunnel!" Ben says. He is playful and brave. + +"I don't know," Anna says. She is scared of the dark. "What if there are monsters in the tunnel?" + +"There are no monsters in the tunnel," Ben says. "It is just a tunnel. Come on, it will be fun!" + +Ben holds Anna's hand and they walk into the tunnel. They hear some noises in the tunnel. They are birds and bugs and cars. They see some light at the end of the tunnel. + +"See, it is not so bad," Ben says. "We are almost out of the tunnel." + +Anna smiles and squeezes Ben's hand. She is not so scared anymore. She is happy and proud. + +They come out of the tunnel and see the sun and the trees and the flowers. They laugh and hug each other. + +"We did it!" Anna says. "We went through the tunnel!" + +"Yes, we did!" Ben says. "You are very brave, Anna!" + +They run and play in the park. They are friends. They like to play in the tunnel. +Tim and Sam love to bounce on the big bed. They jump and jump and laugh and laugh. They pretend they are jets flying in the sky. They make zoom and boom sounds with their mouths. + +One day, Mom says she has to go out for a while. She tells Tim and Sam to be good and not to bounce on the bed. She says it is not safe and they could fall and hurt themselves. She says she will be back soon and gives them a hug and a kiss. + +Tim and Sam say they will be good, but as soon as Mom leaves, they run to the big bed. They think it is fun to bounce on the bed when Mom is not there. They jump and jump and laugh and laugh. They pretend they are jets flying in the sky. They make zoom and boom sounds with their mouths. + +But then, something bad happens. Tim jumps too high and hits his head on the ceiling. He falls down on the bed and cries. He has a big bump on his head and it hurts a lot. Sam is scared and tries to help him. He says he is sorry and he will get some ice. + +But before he can get some ice, Mom comes back. She hears Tim crying and sees the big bump on his head. She is very angry and sad. She asks Tim and Sam what happened. They tell her they were bouncing on the bed and pretending to be jets. They say they were not ready to stop. + +Mom says they were very naughty and did not listen to her. She says they could have been hurt worse. She says they have to go to the doctor and get checked. She says they will not bounce on the bed ever again. She says they are in big trouble. + +Tim and Sam feel very bad. They wish they had listened to Mom. They wish they had not bounced on the bed. They wish they had been ready to stop. They say they are sorry and they love Mom. But Mom is still angry and sad. She does not hug or kiss them. She takes them to the doctor and they have to wait a long time. They are not happy. They are not jets. They are not bouncing. They are in big trouble. The end. +Ben was an adventurous boy who liked to explore nature. He always had many questions about the animals, the plants and the rocks he saw. He wanted to learn everything he could. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a big pond. He saw ducks, fish and frogs in the water. He ran to the edge of the pond and asked his mom, "Can I touch them? Can I feed them? Can I catch them?" + +His mom said, "No, Ben. You have to be careful. The water is deep and you might fall in. The animals might bite you or get scared. You have to respect nature and leave them alone." + +But Ben did not listen. He was too curious and excited. He took a stick and tried to poke a frog. The frog jumped away and splashed water on Ben. Ben got wet and cold. He tried to grab a fish, but the fish was too fast and slippery. Ben slipped and fell into the pond. He got soaked and muddy. He cried for help. + +His mom heard him and ran to him. She pulled him out of the pond and hugged him. She said, "Ben, are you okay? You were very naughty and foolish. You did not listen to me. You could have hurt yourself or the animals. You have to be more careful and respectful of nature. Nature is beautiful and wonderful, but also dangerous and wild. You have to ask questions, but also follow the rules." + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I won't do it again. I love nature, but I also love you. You are right. I have to be more careful and respectful of nature. And I have to listen to you. You know more than me. You are smart and kind." + +His mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Ben. You are a good boy and a good learner. You are adventurous and curious, but you also have to be safe and responsible. Come on, let's go home and change your clothes. And maybe we can read a book about nature and learn more about it." + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. You are the best mom ever." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big pumpkin that they wanted to carve for Halloween. But the pumpkin had a hole in it, and they did not know how to repair it. + +"Maybe we can use some glue," Lily said. + +"Or some tape," Ben said. + +They went to the garage and looked for glue and tape. They found a big bottle of glue and a roll of tape. They also saw a hammer, a saw, and some nails. They thought they could use them to make the pumpkin better. + +They carried the glue, the tape, and the tools to the pumpkin. They tried to stick the hole with glue and tape, but it did not work. The glue was too runny and the tape was too weak. They decided to use the hammer, the saw, and the nails instead. + +They started to hit the pumpkin with the hammer and cut it with the saw. They thought they were making it more fun and less boring. But they did not notice that they were making the pumpkin smaller and smaller. They also did not notice that their mom was watching them from the window. + +Mom was very angry. She ran outside and shouted at them. + +"What are you doing? You are ruining the pumpkin! Stop it right now!" + +But it was too late. The pumpkin was gone. There was only a pile of orange mush and seeds. Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt very sad. They had no pumpkin for Halloween. They had no fun. They had only a big mess. Mom made them clean it up and go to their room. They cried and wished they had not tried to repair the pumpkin. +One day, a little boy named Ben went to the park with his mom. He liked to play on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. He saw many other kids and some dogs and birds. + +He saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. He wanted to climb the tree and see what was up there. He asked his mom, "Can I climb the tree, please?" + +His mom said, "Yes, but be careful. Don't go too high and don't let go of the branches." + +Ben said, "OK, mom. I will be careful." He ran to the tree and started to climb. He felt happy and brave. + +He climbed higher and higher until he reached a big branch. He looked around and saw the sky and the clouds and the other trees. He also saw something shiny on the branch. It was a strip of metal. He wondered what it was and where it came from. He reached for it and touched it. It was cold and smooth. + +He said, "Look, mom. I found a strip of metal. What is it?" + +His mom looked up and saw him holding the strip. She said, "That is a can opener, Ben. Someone must have left it there. It is used to open cans of food. It is not a toy. You should put it back on the branch and come down." + +Ben said, "Oh, I see. It is not a toy. OK, mom. I will put it back and come down." He put the strip back on the branch and climbed down. He was proud of himself for finding something new and for listening to his mom. + +He hugged his mom and said, "That was fun, mom. I like to climb trees and find things. Can we do it again?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can do it again. But now, let's go and have some juice and cookies. You must be thirsty and hungry." + +Ben said, "Yes, mom. I am thirsty and hungry. Let's go and have some juice and cookies." He took his mom's hand and they walked to the bench. They had some juice and cookies and talked about the tree and the strip and the park. They had a good time. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has swings, slides and a big sandbox. Tom and Mia have fun in the park. + +One day, Tom and Mia go to the park with their moms. They run to the swings and take turns. Tom pushes Mia and Mia pushes Tom. They laugh and swing high. + +"Look, Mom, I can touch the sky!" Mia says. + +"You are so brave, Mia!" Tom says. + +But then, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is rough. He barks loud and runs fast. He jumps on the swings and makes them stop. He scares Tom and Mia. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom says. + +"Help, Mom!" Mia says. + +Their moms come and shoo the dog away. They hug Tom and Mia and make them feel safe. + +"Are you okay, sweeties?" Mia's mom says. + +"Yes, Mom, but the dog was mean," Mia says. + +"I know, honey, but he is gone now," Tom's mom says. + +Tom and Mia smile and hold hands. They decide to play in the sandbox instead. They build a castle and a moat. They forget about the dog and have fun in the park. +Tom and Lily like to play in the sand. They have a big spade and a small spade. They dig holes and make hills. They also have a toy car that can drive on the sand. + +One day, they see a big dog near their sandpit. The dog is black and furry. It has a long tail and a wet nose. The dog looks at Tom and Lily and barks. + +"Hello, dog!" Tom says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog runs to Tom and Lily. It sniffs their spades and their car. It likes the car. It picks up the car in its mouth and runs away. + +"Hey, that's our car!" Lily shouts. "Give it back, dog!" + +Tom and Lily chase the dog. They are not calm. They are angry and scared. They want their car back. + +The dog is faster than Tom and Lily. It runs to a big tree and drops the car. It sees a squirrel on the tree. It forgets about the car. It barks at the squirrel. + +Tom and Lily reach the tree. They see their car on the ground. They are happy. They pick up their car and hug it. + +"Thank you, dog!" Tom says. "You are a good dog. But please don't take our car again." + +The dog wags its tail. It likes Tom and Lily. It wants to be their friend. It licks their faces. + +Tom and Lily laugh. They are calm now. They are not angry or scared. They are glad. + +They go back to their sandpit. They play with their spades and their car. They also play with the dog. They have fun. They are happy. +Ben and Lily are playing in the yard. They have a big box that they pretend is a castle. Ben is the king and Lily is the queen. They have a bow and some arrows that they use to defend their castle from the bad guys. + +One day, a man comes to their door. He has a bag of mail for their mom and dad. He sees the box and the bow and the arrows. He thinks they are cute. He says hello to Ben and Lily. + +"Hello, little king and queen. I have some mail for you. Do you want to see?" he says. + +Ben and Lily do not like the man. He is not a bad guy, but he is not part of their game. They do not want him to touch their box or their bow or their arrows. They want him to go away. + +"No, thank you. Go away. This is our castle. You are not welcome here," Ben says. + +He picks up the bow and shoots an arrow at the man. The arrow is not sharp, but it still hurts. The man is surprised and angry. He drops the mail and yells at Ben. + +"Hey, that's not nice. You could hurt someone with that. Give me that bow right now. You are in big trouble, young man," he says. + +He tries to grab the bow from Ben, but Ben holds on tight. Lily runs to help Ben. She kicks the man in the leg. The man loses his balance and falls to the ground. The mail flies everywhere. + +Ben and Lily cheer. They think they have won the battle. They run back to their box and close the flap. They hug each other and laugh. + +The man gets up and dusts himself off. He is not hurt, but he is very mad. He picks up the mail and walks away. He mutters to himself. + +"Kids these days. They have no manners. They need a good spanking. I should tell their parents what they did," he says. + +He knocks on the door and waits for someone to answer. He hopes the parents are more mild than the kids. He does not want to fight anymore. He just wants to deliver the mail. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a dog. The dog is big and brown. It has a collar with a tag. + +"Hello, dog. What is your name?" Ben asks. + +The dog wags its tail. It barks. Lily reads the tag. It says "Rex". + +"His name is Rex. He is a good dog," Lily says. + +Ben and Lily pet Rex. They throw a ball for him. He runs and catches it. He brings it back. They have fun. + +Then, a man comes. He is Rex's owner. He is looking for Rex. + +"Rex, there you are! I was so worried. You ran away from home," the man says. + +He hugs Rex. He thanks Ben and Lily for finding him. + +"You are lucky kids. Rex is a lucky dog. Do you want to walk with us?" the man asks. + +Ben and Lily nod. They like Rex. They like the man. They walk with them. They are happy. +Sam and his mom went to visit his grandma in the big building. Sam liked the big building because it had an elevator. The elevator was a box that moved up and down and took them to different floors. + +When they arrived at the big building, Sam ran to the elevator and pushed the button. He wanted to go to the top floor where his grandma lived. He heard a ding and the door opened. He and his mom got inside the elevator. + +"Hi, Sam," said a man who was already in the elevator. He had a big bag and a hat. "Where are you going?" + +"Hi," said Sam. "I'm going to see my grandma. She lives on the top floor. Where are you going?" + +"I'm going to the second floor. I'm a mailman. I deliver letters and packages to people," said the man. + +"Wow, that's cool," said Sam. He liked letters and packages. He wondered what was in the man's big bag. + +The elevator stopped at the second floor and the door opened. The man smiled and said, "Bye, Sam. Have fun with your grandma." + +"Bye, mailman. Thank you for the letters and packages," said Sam. + +The door closed and the elevator went up again. Sam felt calm and happy. He liked the elevator and the mailman. He couldn't wait to see his grandma and give her a hug. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different shapes and colors. One day, they found a big square block that was red and shiny. They both wanted to have it for their own. + +They started to fight over the square block. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not care about the other blocks or their other toys. They only cared about the square block. They made a big mess in their room. + +Their mom came and saw them fighting. She was not happy. She took the square block away from them and put it on a high shelf. She said, "You cannot play with this block until you learn to share and be nice. Fighting is not good. It hurts your friend and yourself. Look at your room. It is filthy. You need to clean it up and say sorry to each other." + +Ben and Mia felt sad and ashamed. They realized they were wrong. They did not want to lose their friend or their mom's love. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They cleaned up their room and put the blocks back in their box. They asked their mom if they could play with the square block again. + +Their mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only if you promise to share and take turns. The square block is not more important than your friendship. Remember, sharing is caring." She gave them the square block and watched them play happily. Ben and Mia learned their lesson. They never fought over the square block again. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the big wheel. The big wheel is gray and has a red sign on it. The sign has a picture of a car and some letters. Ben and Mia do not know what the letters mean, but they like to pretend they are driving the car. + +One day, they take the big wheel to the park. They find a hill and roll down with the big wheel. They go fast and feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and shout. They have fun. + +But then, they see a boy on a bike. The boy is bigger than them and has a blue helmet. He looks at them and says, "Hey, that's my wheel! Give it back!" + +Ben and Mia are scared. They do not know the boy. They do not want to give him their wheel. They say, "No, this is our wheel! We got it from our mom!" + +The boy gets angry. He says, "No, you are lying! That's my wheel! I lost it yesterday! Look, it has my name on the sign! See, it says Tom!" + +Ben and Mia look at the sign. They see the letters T-O-M. They do not know how to read, but they think the boy is telling the truth. They feel sorry. They say, "Oh, we are sorry. We did not know. Here, you can have your wheel." + +The boy smiles. He says, "Thank you. You are nice. Do you want to play with me? I have another bike. We can share." + +Ben and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, we want to play with you. We like bikes. What is your name?" + +The boy says, "My name is Tom. What are your names?" + +They say, "We are Ben and Mia. We are twins." + +They become friends. They play with the bikes and the wheel. They have more fun. +Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the top. The top is a toy that spins fast when you push it. + +One day, Tom and Ann want to play with the top, but they cannot find it. They look in the toy box, under the bed, and behind the sofa, but the top is not there. + +"Where is our top?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe we lost it," Ann says. + +They are sad. They want to play with the top. + +Then, they see Mom in the kitchen. Mom is studying. She has a big book and a pen. She writes and reads. + +"Mom, can you help us?" Tom and Ann say. + +"Help you with what, my dears?" Mom says. + +"We can't find our top. We looked everywhere, but we can't see it," Tom and Ann say. + +Mom smiles. She puts down her book and pen. She says, "I know where your top is. It is in my study. I borrowed it yesterday. It is a useful toy. It helps me learn about shapes and colors and patterns. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Ann say. + +Mom takes them to her study. She shows them the top on her desk. She says, "Look, this is how the top works. You push it like this, and it spins. And when it spins, you can see different shapes and colors and patterns on it. Do you see?" + +Tom and Ann see. They are amazed. They say, "Wow, that is cool! The top is a fun toy and a smart toy!" + +Mom says, "Yes, it is. You can play with it, but you can also study with it. You can learn new things from it. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Ann say, "Yes, we do!" + +Mom gives them the top. They take turns to push it and watch it spin. They see circles and squares and triangles and stars. They see red and blue and green and yellow. They see stripes and dots and swirls and lines. They learn new words and new shapes and new colors and new patterns. + +They have fun. They study. They thank Mom for sharing the top. Mom hugs them and says, "You're welcome, my dears. I'm glad you like the top. It is a useful toy. And you are good children. You are curious and clever and kind." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big sack in the yard. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Sam says. + +They pull and tug at the sack. It is very heavy. They hear something jingle inside. They are curious. + +They open the sack and see many shiny things. They are coins! They are happy. They take out the coins and make piles on the grass. + +"Wow, look at all the money!" Tom says. + +"We are rich!" Sam says. + +They play with the coins and pretend to buy things. They have fun. + +But they do not see the driver of the truck. He is looking for his sack. He left it in the yard by mistake. He is angry. He sees Tom and Sam with his sack and his coins. He runs to them and shouts. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my sack? Give it back to me!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They drop the coins and run away. The driver grabs his sack and puts it in his truck. He drives away. + +Tom and Sam hide behind a tree. They are sad. They lost their money. + +"Sorry, Tom," Sam says. + +"Sorry, Sam," Tom says. + +They hug each other. They are still friends. + +They look at the yard. It is very messy. There are coins everywhere. They feel bad. + +"Let's clean up," Tom says. + +"OK," Sam says. + +They pick up the coins and put them in a box. They take the box to their mom. They tell her what happened. She is not mad. She is proud. + +"You did the right thing," she says. + +She gives them a hug and a cookie. They are happy. They share the cookie. They are still rich. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign on the fence. The sign has a picture of a dog and some words. Tim can read some words. He reads the sign to Sam. + +"Warning. Do not enter. Big dog inside." + +Tim and Sam are curious. They want to see the big dog. They look for a hole in the fence. They find one and crawl through. They hear a loud bark. They see a big dog running towards them. The dog has sharp teeth and angry eyes. + +Tim and Sam are fearful. They scream and run back to the hole. The dog chases them. Tim reaches the hole first. He crawls through and helps Sam. They are safe on the other side of the fence. The dog barks and jumps at the fence. Tim and Sam gaze at the dog. They are glad they escaped. + +They run to their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She sees their scared faces and dirty clothes. She asks them what happened. Tim and Sam tell her about the sign and the dog. She hugs them and scolds them. + +"You should never go where the sign says no. The sign is there to keep you safe. The dog could have hurt you. You were very foolish and lucky. Promise me you will never do that again." + +Tim and Sam nod and promise. They are sorry and ashamed. They learned their lesson. They will never ignore a sign again. +Lily likes to dress up in her mom's clothes. She finds a large hat, a long scarf and a shiny necklace in the closet. She puts them on and looks at herself in the mirror. She feels very pretty and happy. + +She sees a violin on the shelf. She remembers that her mom plays the violin sometimes. She wants to try it too. She takes the violin and the bow and goes to the living room. She sits on the couch and holds the violin under her chin. She tries to make a sound with the bow, but it only makes a squeak. + +She hears a voice behind her. It is her mom. She says, "Lily, what are you doing with my violin?" + +Lily turns around and smiles. She says, "Mom, I want to play the violin like you. Can you teach me?" + +Her mom smiles too. She says, "Lily, you are very sweet, but the violin is not a toy. It is a special instrument that needs a lot of care and practice. Maybe when you are older, you can learn to play it. But for now, why don't you put it back on the shelf and we can play something else together?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I just wanted to be like you. You are so good at playing the violin." + +Her mom hugs her. She says, "Thank you, Lily. I love you very much. And I love that you like to dress up and be creative. You are very good at that. How about we play some dress up together and then we can listen to some music?" + +Lily agrees. She says, "Yes, mom. That sounds fun. Can I wear your hat?" + +Her mom laughs. She says, "Sure, Lily. You can wear my hat. And I can wear your scarf. Let's go and have some fun." +Lily and Max were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. They also liked to make noises and pretend they were animals or robots. + +"Look, I made a big robot!" Max said, showing Lily his block creation. "It can snap its arms and legs like this." He moved the blocks up and down and made a snapping sound. + +"That's cool, Max!" Lily said. "But I made a magic spell. It can make things open and close like this." She waved her hand over her blocks and made a whooshing sound. + +"Wow, Lily! How do you do that?" Max asked, curious. + +"I just say the magic words. Do you want to try?" Lily asked, smiling. + +"Yes, please!" Max said, excited. + +"Okay, listen carefully. You have to say 'Open sesame' and then point at something you want to open. Like this." Lily said 'Open sesame' and pointed at the door. The door opened by itself. + +"Whoa!" Max said, amazed. "That's awesome, Lily! Can I try?" + +"Sure, Max. But be careful. Don't open anything that should stay closed." Lily warned. + +"Okay, okay. I'll be careful." Max said. He said 'Open sesame' and pointed at the window. The window opened by itself. + +"Yay!" Max said, happy. He said 'Open sesame' and pointed at the drawer. The drawer opened by itself. + +"Wow!" Max said, proud. He said 'Open sesame' and pointed at the fridge. The fridge opened by itself. + +"Uh-oh!" Lily said, worried. She saw the milk and the juice and the eggs and the cheese falling out of the fridge. + +"Max, stop! You're making a mess!" Lily said, scared. + +"Oops!" Max said, sorry. He didn't know how to close the things he opened. He looked at Lily for help. + +"Lily, what do I do?" Max asked, sad. + +"Don't worry, Max. I'll help you. We have to say the opposite words. We have to say 'Close sesame' and point at the things we want to close. Like this." Lily said 'Close sesame' and pointed at the fridge. The fridge closed by itself. + +"Phew!" Lily said, relieved. She said 'Close sesame' and pointed at the drawer, the window, and the door. They all closed by themselves. + +"Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend." Max said, grateful. + +"You're welcome, Max. You're a good friend too. But next time, let's be more careful with our magic spells, okay?" Lily said, friendly. + +"Okay, Lily. I'm sorry I made a mess. Let's clean it up together." Max said, responsible. + +"Okay, Max. Let's do that. And then we can play with our blocks again." Lily said, happy. + +They hugged and smiled and cleaned up the mess. They learned their lesson and had fun with their blocks. They were good friends and good magic spellers. The end. +Ben and Tom were playing with their toy trucks in the yard. They liked to load dirt and rocks on their trucks and drive them around. They saw a big wire on the ground. It was shiny and long. + +"Look, a wire!" Ben said. "Let's load it on my truck!" + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. "I saw it first!" + +They both grabbed the wire and pulled hard. They did not know the wire was connected to a power line. They felt a shock and let go of the wire. They screamed and fell down. + +Mom heard them and ran outside. She saw the wire and the boys. She was scared and angry. + +"What have you done?" she yelled. "That wire is dangerous! You could have been hurt or killed!" + +She picked up the boys and took them inside. She checked them for burns and called the doctor. The boys were crying and felt helpless. They knew they had been bad and foolish. They wished they had not played with the wire. They had no more fun that day. +Anna and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and rocks. Sometimes they found shiny things or pretty things. + +"Look, Anna, I found a nail!" Ben said, holding up a long, metal thing. "It is hard and pointy. What can we do with it?" + +Anna looked at the nail. She had an idea. "We can make a picture with it. Come, I will show you." + +She took Ben to the big tree. She used the nail to scratch a shape on the bark. She made a circle, then two dots, then a smile. "This is a face," she said. "It is happy." + +Ben liked the face. He wanted to make one too. He used the nail to scratch another shape next to Anna's. He made a triangle, then two lines, then a curve. "This is a cat," he said. "It is wild." + +Anna and Ben laughed. They liked their picture. They made more shapes with the nail. They made a sun, a flower, a car, and a star. They had fun. + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was Dad. He was angry. He saw the scratches on the tree. He did not like them. + +"Who did this?" he asked. "Who hurt the tree with the nail?" + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not know they hurt the tree. They thought they made it pretty. They did not want to make Dad mad. + +They looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They were sorry. +Lily was a little girl who loved honey. She liked to eat it on bread, on fruit, on yogurt, or even by itself. She had a jar of honey in her room that she kept for herself. She wondered how the bees made the honey and where they got it from. + +One day, she decided to find out. She put on her hat and coat and went outside. She followed a bee that was flying around the flowers. She hoped the bee would lead her to the honey. She walked and walked, but the bee was too fast for her. She got tired and frustrated. She wanted to see the honey. + +She saw a big tree with a hole in it. She thought maybe the honey was inside. She climbed the tree and looked inside. She saw something shiny and sticky. She reached her hand in and touched it. It was honey! She was so happy. She scooped some honey with her fingers and licked them. It was sweet and yummy. + +But then she heard a loud buzzing sound. She looked up and saw many angry bees coming out of the hole. They were mad that she took their honey. They wanted to sting her. She was scared. She dropped the honey and ran down the tree. She ran back to her house as fast as she could. She slammed the door behind her and breathed hard. + +She heard her mom calling her name. She went to the kitchen and saw her mom holding her jar of honey. Her mom looked at her and said, "Lily, did you take some honey from the bees? Your face and hands are sticky and you have bee stings on your arms. That was very naughty and dangerous. You could have been hurt. You should never take honey from the bees. They work hard to make it and they need it for themselves. If you want honey, you can ask me and I will give you some from our jar. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I wondered how the bees made the honey and where they got it from. I wanted to see the honey. But the bees were angry and they chased me. It hurt. I won't do it again. I promise." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you're okay, Lily. I know you were curious, but you have to be careful. Bees are important and we have to respect them. They make honey for us, but we have to share it with them. Here, have some honey on bread. It will make you feel better." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love honey. But I love you more." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a truck. They were having fun, but they also wanted to do something else. + +"Let's mail a letter to Grandma," Lily said. "She will be happy to hear from us." + +"OK," Ben said. "But how do we mail a letter?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered that Mom had a box of envelopes and stamps in her desk. She also remembered that there was a big blue mailbox outside their house. + +"We need an envelope, a stamp, and a paper," Lily said. "We can write 'I love you Grandma' on the paper. Then we put the paper in the envelope, stick the stamp on it, and drop it in the mailbox." + +"That sounds easy," Ben said. "Let's do it." + +They ran to Mom's desk and found the box of envelopes and stamps. They took one envelope and one stamp. They also found a paper and a crayon. They wrote 'I love you Grandma' on the paper in big letters. They put the paper in the envelope and sealed it. They stuck the stamp on the envelope. + +They were ready to mail their letter. They ran outside and looked for the big blue mailbox. They saw it across the street. They did not see any cars or people. They did not wait for Mom or Dad. They were careless. + +They ran across the street, holding their letter. They did not look left or right. They did not hear the horn or the brakes. They did not see the truck that hit them. + +The letter flew out of their hands and landed on the sidewalk. The envelope was torn and the paper was stained with blood. The stamp was still on it. + +The truck driver got out of his cab and saw the two children lying on the road. He called for help and cried. He wished he could mail them back to their parents. He wished he could measure their pain. He wished he had been more careful. +Tom and Lily are playing in the woods. They like to see the trees and the birds and the flowers. They see a big log and they want to sit on it. + +But when they get closer, they see something shiny on the log. It is an axe. Someone left it there. Tom and Lily are curious. They want to touch it. + +"Look, Lily, an axe!" Tom says. "It is sharp and heavy. I want to try it." + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily says. "It is dangerous. You can hurt yourself or me. We should leave it alone." + +But Tom does not listen. He picks up the axe and swings it in the air. He feels strong and brave. He does not see the branch above his head. + +CRACK! + +The branch falls down and hits Tom on the head. He drops the axe and cries. He is hurt and scared. + +Lily runs to him and hugs him. She is kind and caring. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay? Let me see your head." + +She sees a bump and a scratch on his head. She says, "It is not too bad. But we should go home and tell mom. She can make it better." + +Tom nods and says, "Okay, Lily. You are right. The axe is bad. We should not touch it. Thank you for being kind to me." + +They leave the axe on the log and walk home. They hold hands and say sorry to each other. They learn a lesson. They are happy to have each other. +Tom liked to draw with his pencil. He drew cars and trucks and planes and boats. He drew on paper and on the wall and on the floor. He did not like to share his pencil with anyone. + +One day, his mom took him to the park. It was a hot day. The sun was bright and the air was warm. Tom saw a big slide. He wanted to go on the slide. He ran to the slide with his pencil in his hand. + +But there was a girl on the slide. She had long hair and a pink dress. She saw Tom's pencil. She liked the pencil. She said, "Give me your pencil. I want to draw too." + +Tom said, "No. This is my pencil. You can't have it." He held his pencil tight. + +The girl got angry. She said, "Give me your pencil now. Or I will push you off the slide." She reached for Tom's pencil. + +Tom said, "No. Go away. This is my pencil." He tried to move away from the girl. + +But the girl was faster. She grabbed Tom's pencil and pulled. Tom pulled back. They both pulled hard. The pencil snapped in half. The girl and Tom both fell off the slide. + +They both cried. They both had scratches and bruises. They both had no pencil. + +Tom's mom came to help them. She said, "What happened? Why are you crying?" + +Tom and the girl both said, "She/he broke my pencil. She/he was mean. She/he demanded my pencil." + +Tom's mom said, "I'm sorry. You both should not demand things from others. You should ask nicely and share. And you should not draw on the slide. It is not safe. Here, I have another pencil for you. But you have to promise to be nice and careful." + +Tom and the girl nodded. They said, "Sorry. We promise." They took the new pencil and said, "Thank you." + +They decided to draw together. They drew flowers and stars and hearts and rainbows. They drew on paper and not on the slide. They became friends. They learned to share. They had fun. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a mop near a bench. The mop is dirty and wet. + +"Look, a mop!" Tom says. "Let's play with it!" + +"No, Tom, that's not a good idea," Anna says. "The mop is not ours. And it is not clean. It can make us sick." + +But Tom does not listen. He picks up the mop and swings it around. He laughs and runs with the mop. Anna follows him. + +"Tom, stop! Give the mop back!" Anna says. + +Tom does not stop. He sees a lady sitting on a seat. The lady is modest. She wears a hat and a coat. She reads a book. Tom thinks it is funny to splash the lady with the mop. + +"Hey, watch out!" the lady says. She is angry and wet. She drops her book. + +Tom is scared. He drops the mop and runs away. Anna is sorry. She picks up the book and the mop. She gives them to the lady. + +"I'm sorry, miss," Anna says. "My friend is silly. He did not mean to wet you." + +The lady is still angry, but she sees that Anna is modest and kind. She takes the book and the mop. + +"Thank you, dear," the lady says. "You are a good girl. But tell your friend to be more careful. And don't play with things that are not yours." + +Anna nods. She runs to find Tom. She wants to tell him that he was wrong. And that he should say sorry to the lady. And that they should play with their own toys. +Tom was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. He did not want to play or eat. He only wanted to sleep in his bed with his teddy bear. + +His mom was worried. She gave him some medicine and a glass of water. She said, "You need to rest, Tom. You will heal soon. You are a brave boy." + +Tom nodded. He drank the water and took the medicine. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +His mom smiled. She kissed his forehead and tucked him in. She said, "I love you too, Tom. I will check on you later." + +She left the room and closed the door. Tom closed his eyes and hugged his teddy bear. He felt a little better. + +The next day, Tom woke up. He did not cough or feel hot. He felt hungry and happy. He jumped out of his bed and put on his bathrobe. He ran to the kitchen. + +His mom was there. She was making pancakes. She saw Tom and hugged him. She said, "You look much better, Tom. How do you feel?" + +Tom smiled. He said, "I feel good, mom. I am hungry. Can I have some pancakes?" + +His mom nodded. She said, "Of course, Tom. You can have as many as you want. You healed fast. You are a brave boy." + +Tom laughed. He said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +They sat down and ate pancakes. They were happy. Tom was not sick anymore. He was ready to play and have fun. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big flower. It was red and yellow and smelled nice. + +"Wow, look at the flower!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I touch it?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, but be kind. Don't hurt the flower," Lily said. + +Ben reached out his hand and touched the flower. But something bad happened. The flower was not a flower. It was a trap. A big mouth opened and snapped at Ben. Ben screamed and tried to run away, but it was too late. The flower ate Ben and he disappeared. + +Lily was very scared and sad. She cried and cried. She wanted her friend back. But the flower did not care. It burped and smiled. It was not a kind flower. It was a mean flower. It waited for more children to come and play. +Lily likes apples. She likes to eat them and play with them. She has a big red apple in her hand. She wants to share it with her friend Ben. + +Ben lives far away. He lives in another house. Lily cannot walk to his house. She needs a car or a bus. But she has an idea. She can send the apple to Ben. + +She finds a box and some paper. She puts the apple in the box. She writes "To Ben" on the paper. She sticks the paper on the box. She asks her mom to help her. Her mom takes the box to the post office. She gives the box to a man. The man says he will send the box to Ben. + +Lily is happy. She hopes Ben will like the apple. She waits for a letter from Ben. She wants to know if he got the apple. She wants to know if he ate it or played with it. She wants to say thank you to him. + +One day, she gets a letter from Ben. She opens it and sees a picture. It is a picture of Ben and the apple. He is smiling and holding the apple. He writes "Thank you, Lily. I like the apple. It is yummy and fun. You are a good friend. I will send you something too. Can you guess what it is?" + +Lily is very happy. She likes the picture and the letter. She wonders what Ben will send her. She thinks of many things. Maybe a ball, or a book, or a toy. She is ready to get a surprise from Ben. She is ready to send him another letter. She is ready to be his friend. +Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books on the floor. They did not want to tidy up. + +"Let's pretend we are tiny," said Ben. "We can hide under the chair and no one will see us." + +"Okay," said Lily. "But how do we shrink?" + +Ben had an idea. He found a big cardboard box and cut a hole in it. He put the box over the chair and said, "This is our magic machine. If we go inside, we will shrink." + +Lily followed Ben into the box. They crawled under the chair and looked around. Everything seemed bigger and farther away. + +"Wow, this is fun," said Lily. "We are so small. Look, there is a crumb. It is like a cake for us." + +Ben and Lily nibbled on the crumb. They heard a noise. It was their mom. + +"Ben, Lily, where are you?" she called. "It is time to tidy up. I can't see you." + +Ben and Lily giggled. They thought their mom could not find them. They did not know that their mom saw the box and the hole. She lifted the box and smiled. + +"There you are," she said. "What are you doing under the chair?" + +Ben and Lily looked up. They saw their mom's big face. They felt silly. + +"We were pretending to shrink," said Ben. + +"We were hiding from you," said Lily. + +Their mom laughed. She hugged them and said, "That's very creative. But you can't stay under the chair forever. You have to tidy up your toys and books. Then we can have a snack and read a story." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They crawled out of the box and started to tidy up. They put their toys and books in their baskets. They still liked to pretend, but they also liked to be tidy. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom, it is fun!" Sara says. + +"No, it is too high. I will fall and hurt myself," Tom says. + +Sara thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She runs to the sandbox and gets some sand. She makes a big pile of sand at the end of the slide. + +"Look, Tom, I made a soft landing for you. If you slide down, you will land on the sand. It will make you safe and comfortable," Sara says. + +Tom looks at the sand pile. He feels a little better. He decides to try the slide. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the top. He holds on to the sides and slides down. He goes fast and feels the wind in his hair. He lands on the sand pile with a thud. He laughs and smiles. + +"That was fun! Thank you, Sara, for making me safe and comfortable," Tom says. + +Sara hugs him and says, "You're welcome, Tom. You are very brave. Do you want to go again?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, let's go again!" + +They run back to the ladder and take turns sliding down. They have a lot of fun in the park. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to draw pictures. They had many crayons and papers to make their pictures. But Sara always wanted to have the best crayons and the biggest papers. She did not like to share with Tom. She would demand the crayons and papers from him and say, "These are mine! You can have the other ones!" + +Tom was sad and angry. He did not like to draw with the old crayons and the small papers. He wanted to have some of the nice crayons and the big papers too. He tried to ask Sara nicely, but she would not listen. She would say, "No! Go away! I am making my picture!" + +One day, their mom came home with a new book of pictures. It had many beautiful pictures of animals and flowers and cars and stars. Sara and Tom both wanted to see the book. They ran to their mom and said, "Mom, can we see the book? Please, please, please!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can see the book. But you have to share it. You can take turns to look at the pictures. And you have to be gentle with the book. Do not tear the pages or scribble on them." + +Sara and Tom agreed. They sat on the couch and opened the book. Sara saw a picture of a unicorn. She loved unicorns. She wanted to look at the picture longer. She said to Tom, "This is my picture! You can have the other ones!" + +Tom saw a picture of a rocket. He loved rockets. He wanted to look at the picture longer. He said to Sara, "No, this is my picture! You can have the other ones!" + +Sara and Tom started to fight over the book. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They were restless and rude. They did not share the book. They did not listen to mom. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the couch. She saw Sara and Tom fighting over the book. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you! You are not sharing the book. You are not being gentle with the book. You are not being kind to each other. You have to learn to share and be kind. Or else, you will not have the book at all." + +Sara and Tom stopped fighting. They looked at mom. They looked at the book. They felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were not sharing. We were not being kind. We want to have the book. We want to see the pictures. We want to be good." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's better. I am glad you are sorry. I am glad you want to be good. You can have the book. But you have to share it. You have to take turns to look at the pictures. And you have to be gentle with the book. And you have to be kind to each other. Can you do that?" + +Sara and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We can do that. We will share the book. We will take turns to look at the pictures. We will be gentle with the book. We will be kind to each other." + +Mom gave them the book and said, "Good. I am proud of you. Now, enjoy the book. And remember, sharing is caring. And kindness is happiness." + +Sara and Tom hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. We love the book. We love each other." + +They sat on the couch and looked at the book. They shared the book. They took turns to look at the pictures. They were gentle with the book. They were kind to each other. They were happy. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with red apples. Tom and Lily wanted to pick some apples for a snack. + +"Can we pick some apples, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't go too high or too far," mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the tree and looked for the best apples. They saw some big and shiny ones on a high branch. They wanted to reach them, but they were too small. + +"Let's use this stick to get them," Lily said. She found a long stick on the ground and gave it to Tom. + +Tom took the stick and tried to poke the apples. He pushed and pushed, but the apples did not fall. He pushed harder and harder, but the stick did not move. He pulled and pulled, but the stick did not come out. + +"Help, Lily! I'm stuck!" Tom cried. + +Lily ran to Tom and tried to help him. She pulled the stick with him, but it did not budge. She looked at the stick and saw something shiny and metal. It was a trap! + +"Tom, it's a trap! Someone put a trap on the tree to catch the apples!" Lily said. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know what to do. They shouted for mom, but she did not hear them. She was too far away. + +"Mom, mom, help us!" Tom and Lily screamed. + +Then, they heard a loud roar. It was a bear! A big and scary bear! The bear smelled the apples and came to the tree. He saw Tom and Lily and the trap. He was angry and hungry. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom said. + +But Lily did not want to leave Tom. She wanted to save him. She looked around and saw a big rock. She picked up the rock and threw it at the bear. The rock hit the bear on the nose. The bear was hurt and surprised. He roared again and ran away. + +Tom and Lily were happy and relieved. They hugged each other and thanked Lily for being brave. They saw mom running to them. She heard the roar and the scream. She was worried and scared. + +"Tom, Lily, are you okay? What happened?" mom asked. + +Tom and Lily told mom everything. They showed her the trap and the stick and the rock and the bear. Mom was shocked and angry. She hugged them and said they were very lucky and smart. She took them away from the tree and the trap. She said they should never pick apples from a strange tree again. She said they should always stay close to her and be careful. + +Tom and Lily agreed. They learned their lesson. They did not want to see a trap or a bear ever again. They wanted to be safe and happy with mom. They went home and had some cookies and milk instead of apples. They were not hungry anymore. They were glad. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to draw and color. They have many pencils and papers. They gather their pencils and papers and go to the park. They find a big tree and sit under it. + +"Look, Lily, I draw a house!" Ben says. He shows his paper to Lily. He uses a red pencil and a blue pencil. + +"Wow, Ben, your house is nice!" Lily says. She uses a yellow pencil and a green pencil. She draws a sun and a flower. + +They are happy and have fun. They draw and color for a long time. + +Then, they see a man with a cart. He sells ice cream. They hear a bell. They want ice cream. + +"Can we have ice cream, please?" they ask the man. + +"Sure, kids, what flavor do you want?" the man says. He has many flavors. He has chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and lemon. + +"I want chocolate!" Ben says. He likes chocolate. It is sweet and brown. + +"I want lemon!" Lily says. She likes lemon. It is yellow and sour. + +The man gives them ice cream. They pay him with coins. They say thank you. + +They eat their ice cream. Ben likes his chocolate ice cream. It is creamy and yummy. + +Lily does not like her lemon ice cream. It is too sour. It makes her face funny. + +"Yuck, this is sour!" Lily says. She makes a face. She does not want to eat it. + +"Here, Lily, you can have some of mine," Ben says. He is kind. He shares his chocolate ice cream with Lily. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend," Lily says. She smiles. She likes the chocolate ice cream. + +They finish their ice cream. They are happy. They go back to their tree. They draw and color some more. They have a good day. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to jog in the woods. They lived in a cabin with their mom and dad. One day, they found a big basket of apples near a tree. Lily wanted to take all the apples for herself. She was selfish. + +She said to Max, "I saw the apples first. They are mine. You can't have any." Max was sad. He liked apples too. He said, "That's not fair. We should share. Mom and dad always say sharing is good." Lily shook her head. She ran away with the basket. Max followed her. + +But Lily did not see the big hole in the ground. She tripped and fell. The basket flew out of her hands. The apples rolled everywhere. Lily hurt her knee. She cried. Max ran to help her. He said, "Are you okay, Lily? I'm sorry you fell." He gave her a hug. + +Lily felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, Max. I was selfish. I should have shared the apples with you. Can you forgive me?" Max nodded. He said, "Of course I forgive you, Lily. You are my sister. I love you." He picked up some apples and gave them to Lily. They ate the apples together. They were sweet and juicy. + +They jogged back to the cabin. They saw their mom and dad waiting for them. They smiled and hugged them. They said, "We found some apples in the woods. We want to share them with you." Mom and dad were proud of them. They said, "That's very kind of you, Lily and Max. You are good twins. We love you." They all went inside the cabin. They had a happy apple pie. +Tom and Sue are young friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very high and has a zip at the end. Tom wants to try it, but Sue is afraid. + +"Come on, Sue, it will be fun!" Tom says. "Don't be scared, I will go with you." + +"No, Tom, it is too high and too fast. I don't like the zip. It will hurt." Sue says. She shakes her head and holds Tom's hand. + +Tom smiles and hugs Sue. He says, "It's okay, Sue, you don't have to go. We can play something else. How about the swings? They are not scary, and they are fun." + +Sue nods and smiles. She says, "Yes, Tom, I like the swings. They are not scary, and they are fun. Thank you for being my friend." + +Tom and Sue run to the swings. They push each other and laugh. They are happy and have fun. They are not scared of anything. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build towers, bridges, houses and cars with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to have a contest. They want to see who can build the tallest tower with their blocks. They start to stack their blocks on the floor. They measure their towers with a ruler. They want to win the contest. + +Tim has a red block. It is his favorite block. He thinks it is the best block. He puts it on top of his tower. He smiles. His tower is very tall. + +Sam sees Tim's red block. He wants it. He thinks it is the best block. He waits for Tim to look away. He is alert. He grabs the red block from Tim's tower. He puts it on top of his tower. He smiles. His tower is taller than Tim's. + +Tim looks back. He sees his red block on Sam's tower. He is angry. He shouts. "That is my block! Give it back! You are a cheater!" He pushes Sam's tower. It falls down. The blocks scatter on the floor. + +Sam is sad. He cries. "You are a meanie! You broke my tower! You are a loser!" He pushes Tim. They start to fight. They hit each other with their fists. + +Their mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees the mess. She sees the boys fighting. She is mad. She scolds them. "Stop it! You are both naughty! You have to share your blocks! You have to be nice to each other! You have to say sorry!" She takes away their blocks. She sends them to their rooms. They have no blocks to play with. They have no friends to play with. They are alone. They are unhappy. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, it was very cold and snowy. Their mom said they could go out, but they had to wear warm clothes and come back soon. She also said they had to eat some cauliflower for lunch, because it was good for them. + +Tom and Lily put on their hats, scarves, gloves and boots. They ran outside and made a big snowman. They gave him a carrot nose, a button mouth and a hat. They had a lot of fun, but they also felt very icy. + +"Let's go back inside, Lily. I'm hungry and cold," Tom said. + +"But I want to play more, Tom. The snowman is our friend. He will be lonely if we leave him," Lily said. + +"No, he won't. He's just snow. He can't feel anything. Come on, Lily. Mom will be angry if we don't listen to her," Tom said. + +Lily was stubborn. She wanted to remain outside with the snowman. She said goodbye to Tom and hugged the snowman. Tom shook his head and went back inside. + +Tom ate his cauliflower and drank some hot chocolate. He felt warm and happy. He thanked his mom for the yummy food. His mom smiled and said he was a good boy. + +Lily stayed outside with the snowman. She talked to him and sang to him. She didn't notice that it was getting darker and colder. She didn't hear her mom calling her name. She felt very icy and sleepy. + +The next day, Tom woke up and looked out the window. He saw the snowman, but he didn't see Lily. He ran outside and found her lying on the ground, covered in snow. She was very pale and still. He screamed and cried. He ran to get his mom. + +Mom called the doctor. The doctor came and took Lily to the hospital. He said she had frostbite and hypothermia. He said she was very sick and needed a lot of care. He said she might not wake up. + +Tom was very sad and scared. He wished he had made Lily come inside with him. He wished he had been a better brother. He wished he had never made the snowman. + +Moral: Listen to your mom and don't stay outside when it's too cold. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play pretend. They pretended to be pirates, astronauts, doctors, and many other things. They used their toys, clothes, and boxes to make their pretend world. + +One day, Tom saw a big package outside his house. He ran to get it. He hoped it was a new toy for him. He opened the package and saw a lot of paper and bubble wrap. He was sad. He wanted a toy, not paper. + +He was about to throw the package away when Mia came over. She saw the package and smiled. She had a creative idea. She said to Tom, "Don't throw it away! We can use it to play pretend! Look, we can make a castle with the paper, and a dragon with the bubble wrap. We can be knights and princesses!" + +Tom liked Mia's idea. He forgot about his sadness. He helped Mia make the castle and the dragon. They put on their hats and capes and swords. They pretended to fight the dragon and save the castle. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. + +They learned that they did not need a new toy to play pretend. They only needed their imagination and their friendship. And sometimes, a big package of paper and bubble wrap. +Mia and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a small house made of wood and a big box of toys. They pretend to be cooks and make food with dirt, leaves and flowers. + +One day, Mia finds a green plant with a nice smell. She picks some of it and puts it in a bowl. She says to Ben, "This is herb. It is good for food. Do you want some?" + +Ben looks at the plant and makes a face. He says, "No, thank you. I do not like herb. It is cheap and yucky. I want candy." + +Mia feels sad. She likes herb and thinks it is not cheap. She says, "Herb is not cheap. It is special and tasty. Candy is bad for you. It makes your teeth hurt." + +Ben does not listen. He runs to the house and gets a bag of candy. He eats some and says, "Mmm, candy is good. It is sweet and colorful. Herb is bad. It is bitter and boring." + +Mia does not want to play with Ben anymore. She says, "You are mean. You do not accept herb. You do not accept me. I do not want to be your friend." + +She takes her bowl of herb and goes to the other side of the garden. She finds a friendly cat and shares her herb with it. The cat likes herb and purrs. Mia smiles and says, "You are nice. You accept herb. You accept me. You are my friend." +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we climb the tree, please?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. The tree is very high," Ben says. + +They hold hands and start to climb the tree. They find a branch that is strong and wide. They sit on the branch and look at the sky. They see many birds and clouds. They feel happy and free. + +"Look, Ben, a rainbow!" Anna says. She points to the sky. She sees many colors in a lovely bow. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Ben says. He smiles and hugs Anna. + +They remain on the branch and watch the rainbow. They feel the wind and the sun. They hear the birds and the leaves. They are glad to be together. They love the tree and the sky. They love the rainbow and each other. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom was making pastries for a party. She gave Tom and Lily some dough and told them to make their own shapes. "You can name your pastries whatever you want," she said. + +Tom rolled his dough into a long snake and twisted it into a circle. He named it Tom's Ring. Lily flattened her dough and cut out a star with a cookie cutter. She named it Lily's Star. They put their pastries on a baking sheet and mom put them in the oven. + +While the pastries were baking, mom asked Tom and Lily to clean the table and wash their hands. Tom and Lily did as they were told, but Tom was in a hurry. He wiped the table with a wet cloth, but he did not scrub the dough and flour that stuck to it. He also rinsed his hands quickly, but he did not use soap or dry them. + +When the pastries were done, mom took them out of the oven and let them cool. She praised Tom and Lily for their creativity and gave them each a pastry to eat. Tom picked up his ring and took a big bite. He made a face and spat it out. His pastry was salty and bitter. He looked at his ring and saw that it had bits of dough and flour on it. He realized that he had used the same cloth that he used to clean the table. He felt sick and sorry. + +Lily picked up her star and took a small bite. She smiled and licked her lips. Her pastry was sweet and crunchy. She looked at her star and saw that it was clean and shiny. She realized that she had used soap and water to wash her hands and the cookie cutter. She felt happy and proud. + +Mom hugged Tom and Lily and said, "I'm glad you tried to help me, but you have to be careful and clean when you cook. Next time, I'll show you how to make pastries that taste good and look good." Tom and Lily nodded and said, "We love you, mom." They learned a lesson and enjoyed the party. +Ben and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Ben has a big truck and Lily has a doll. They are having fun making noises and pretending to drive and talk. + +"Look, Lily, I can send my truck very fast!" Ben says, pushing his truck across the carpet. + +"Wow, Ben, your truck is big and fast!" Lily says, admiring his toy. + +"Can I see your doll, Lily?" Ben asks, curious about her toy. + +"Sure, Ben, her name is Anna. She has a dress and a hat and a pin." Lily says, handing him her doll. + +Ben looks at the doll and sees a shiny pin on her hat. He likes the pin and wants to have it. He tries to pull the pin off the hat, but it is stuck. + +"Hey, Ben, don't take my pin! That's Anna's pin!" Lily says, seeing what he is doing. + +"But I want the pin, Lily! It is pretty and shiny!" Ben says, tugging harder. + +"No, Ben, it is mine! Give it back!" Lily says, grabbing the doll. + +They start to fight over the doll and the pin. They pull and push and shout. They are not having fun anymore. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting and is not happy. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing? Why are you fighting?" she asks, separating them. + +"Ben wants to take my pin, mom! It is mine!" Lily says, holding the doll. + +"Lily won't let me have the pin, mom! It is pretty!" Ben says, pointing at the pin. + +Mom sighs and sits down with them. She explains that they need to share and be kind to each other. She tells them that the pin is Lily's and she can decide if she wants to lend it to Ben or not. She tells them that Ben can ask nicely and say please and thank you. She tells them that they can play with other toys together and have more fun. + +Ben and Lily listen to mom and feel sorry. They say sorry to each other and hug. Lily decides to let Ben play with the pin for a while, and Ben says thank you. They go back to playing with their toys and smiling. Mom is happy and proud of them. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with a hole in it. They were curious and went to look inside. + +"Wow, there is a message in here!" Lily said. She took out a piece of paper from the hole. It had some weird marks on it. "What does it say?" + +Tom tried to read the message, but he did not know the marks. He stretched the paper to see better, but it ripped in half. "Oh no, I broke it!" he cried. + +Lily was angry. "You are so clumsy, Tom! You ruined the message! Maybe it was important! Maybe it was a treasure map! Now we will never know!" + +Tom felt sad. He did not mean to break the paper. He wanted to make Lily happy. He said sorry, but Lily did not listen. She turned away and walked off. + +Tom was alone. He wished he had a friend. He looked at the paper again. He noticed that the marks were not weird at all. They were letters. He could read them. The message said: + +"Be kind to your friends. They are more precious than gold." + +Tom realized that he had been kind, but Lily had not. He felt sorry for her. He hoped she would come back and be his friend again. He learned that friendship is more valuable than any treasure. +Lily and Mark are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they see a new toy on the shelf. It is a baby doll with light hair and a pink dress. + +"Wow, look at the baby!" Lily says. "She is so pretty. I want to play with her." + +"No, I want to play with her!" Mark says. "She is mine. You have your own toys." + +They both run to the shelf and try to grab the baby. But the baby is too high for them. They jump and stretch, but they cannot reach her. + +"Mommy, help us!" they cry. "We want the baby!" + +Mommy comes to the living room. She sees Lily and Mark fighting over the baby. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, you two!" she says. "You cannot have the baby. She is not a toy. She is a gift for your cousin Anna. She is coming to visit us tomorrow. You have to be nice and share your toys with her." + +Lily and Mark are sad. They did not know the baby was for Anna. They like Anna, but they also like the baby. + +"Can we at least see the baby?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but be careful," Mommy says. "She is very delicate. You have to hold her gently and not drop her." + +Mommy takes the baby from the shelf and gives her to Lily. Lily holds the baby and smiles. She touches her light hair and her pink dress. She thinks the baby is the most beautiful thing she has ever seen. + +"Can I have a turn?" Mark asks. + +"Sure, but wait a minute," Lily says. "I want to hug her a little more." + +Mark waits. He is impatient. He wants to hold the baby too. He thinks the baby is the coolest thing he has ever seen. + +"Come on, Lily, give me the baby!" he says. + +"Not yet, Mark, I'm not done!" Lily says. + +They start to argue again. They pull the baby from each other. The baby cries. Mommy hears the cry and comes back to the living room. She sees Lily and Mark fighting over the baby again. She is very angry. + +"Give me the baby, now!" she says. "You are not listening to me. You are not being nice. You are not ready to play with the baby. You have to go to your room and think about what you did." + +She takes the baby from them and puts her back on the shelf. She sends Lily and Mark to their room. They are very sad. They wish they had not fought over the baby. They wish they had been nice and shared. They hope Anna will let them play with the baby tomorrow. They hope Mommy will forgive them. They say sorry to each other and hug. They promise to be good from now on. +Tim and Sue were playing in the garden. They liked to splash in the pool and make bubbles with the hose. They were having fun and laughing. + +But then they heard a loud ring. It was the clock in the house. It was time for lunch. Mom called them to come inside. + +"Come on, Sue, let's go. We are hungry and wet," Tim said. + +"No, I don't want to go. I want to play more. The pool is so nice and cool," Sue said. + +"But Mom will be angry if we don't listen. And we can play later. Please, Sue, let's go," Tim said. + +Sue shook her head. She did not listen to Tim. She ran away from him and jumped into the pool again. She splashed water at Tim and laughed. + +Tim was sad and mad. He did not like Sue being mean. He went inside the house alone. He dried himself with a towel and put on some comfortable clothes. He smelled the food and his mouth watered. + +Mom saw him and smiled. She gave him a hug and a plate. She asked him where Sue was. + +Tim told Mom what happened. Mom frowned. She was not happy with Sue. She told Tim to eat his lunch and wait for her. She went outside to look for Sue. + +She found Sue in the pool. Sue was not laughing anymore. She was crying and shivering. She was soaked and cold. She had a big red rash on her skin. She had been in the pool too long and the sun had burned her. + +Mom was angry and worried. She took Sue out of the pool and wrapped her in a blanket. She scolded Sue for being naughty and not listening. She took her inside the house and put some cream on her rash. She told her to lie down and rest. + +Sue felt bad. She was sorry for being mean to Tim and Mom. She wished she had listened to them. She missed her lunch and her fun. She was not comfortable at all. She had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted a snack. They asked Mom if they could have some yogurt from the refrigerator. Mom said yes, but they had to share. + +Lily and Ben ran to the kitchen. They opened the refrigerator. They saw two cups of yogurt. One was pink and one was blue. Lily liked pink. Ben liked blue. They were happy. + +They took the cups of yogurt and went to the living room. They sat on the couch. They opened the cups. They saw some fruit on top of the yogurt. Lily had strawberries. Ben had blueberries. They were happy. + +They started to eat the yogurt. They liked the taste. They liked the fruit. They smiled at each other. They ate some more. They felt full. + +They finished the yogurt. They threw the cups in the trash. They thanked Mom for the snack. They hugged Mom. They felt sleepy. + +They went to their bedroom. They climbed into their beds. They pulled the blankets over them. They closed their eyes. They settled down. They fell asleep. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her toy animals. She had a lot of them, but her favorite was a green crocodile. She called him Snap, because he had a big mouth that could snap open and shut. Lily liked to pretend that Snap was her friend, and that he could talk to her and protect her from bad things. + +One day, Lily and Snap went to the park with her mom. Lily saw a big pond with ducks and geese. She wanted to feed them some bread, so she asked her mom for some. Her mom gave her a piece, and told her to be careful. "Some of these birds can bite, Lily. They are not harmless like your toy crocodile. You have to stay away from them, okay?" Lily nodded, but she was not scared. She had Snap with her, and he was strong and brave. + +Lily threw some bread into the water, and watched the ducks and geese swim towards it. She saw one goose that was bigger and louder than the others. It had a long neck and a black head. It looked angry, and it honked at the other birds. Lily did not like it. She thought it was mean and rude. She decided to teach it a lesson. She took Snap, and held him in front of her. She made him snap his mouth, and said, "Snap, snap, snap! Go away, bad goose! You are not nice!" + +The goose heard Lily, and turned to look at her. It saw Snap, and thought it was a real crocodile. It was scared, and it flapped its wings and ran away. Lily laughed, and said, "Good job, Snap! You scared the bad goose away! You are the best!" Her mom saw what happened, and smiled. She was glad that Lily and Snap had fun, and that the goose was harmless after all. She hugged Lily, and said, "You are very clever, Lily. But remember, not all animals are toys. Some of them can hurt you, so you have to be careful. And you have to be kind, too. Maybe the goose was just hungry, or lonely. Maybe it wanted to be your friend, too." Lily thought about it, and said, "Okay, mom. I will be careful, and kind. But I still like Snap the best. He is my friend, and he will always stay with me." Her mom nodded, and said, "I know, Lily. And I love you both very much." +Lily loved to dance. She liked to move her feet and arms to the rhythm of the music. She had a lot of songs on her tablet that she could play and dance to. She was a happy girl. + +But one day, her tablet broke. It would not turn on or make any sound. Lily was very sad. She cried and cried. She wanted to dance, but she had no music. She felt spoiled. She had so many toys and books, but she only wanted her tablet. + +She went to her mom and dad and asked them to fix her tablet. They tried, but they could not. They told her that they would buy her a new one, but it would take some time. They asked her to be patient and play with something else. They gave her some suggestions, like drawing, reading, or playing with her dolls. + +Lily did not like their suggestions. She did not want to do anything else. She only wanted to dance. She threw a tantrum. She screamed and kicked and threw her toys. She was very naughty. + +Her mom and dad were not happy. They told her to stop and calm down. They said that she was being spoiled and rude. They said that she should be grateful for what she had and not demand more. They said that she had to wait for her new tablet and learn to enjoy other things. They said that they loved her, but they did not like her behavior. + +Lily felt ashamed. She realized that she was being spoiled and rude. She did not want to make her mom and dad unhappy. She wanted to make them proud. She said sorry to them and hugged them. She said that she loved them too. She said that she would try to play with something else and wait for her new tablet. She asked them to help her find something fun to do. + +Her mom and dad smiled. They said that they were proud of her. They said that they would help her find something fun to do. They said that they had a surprise for her. They took her to the living room, where they had a big radio. They turned it on and played some music. They said that they could dance together to the rhythm of the music. They said that they did not need a tablet to have fun. + +Lily was happy. She forgot about her broken tablet. She danced with her mom and dad to the rhythm of the music. She had fun. She was a good girl. +Ben was a little boy who liked to play outside. He had a red ball, a blue bike and a yellow hat. He also had a friend who was a fox. The fox lived in the woods near Ben's house. Sometimes, Ben and the fox would play together in the grass or in the snow. + +One day, Ben and the fox were playing catch with the red ball. They threw the ball high and low, far and near. They had a lot of fun. But after a while, they got tired. They decided to rest under a big tree. The fox curled up in a cozy spot. Ben lay down next to him. They looked at the sky and the clouds. + +The fox yawned. He was sleepy. He closed his eyes and snuggled with Ben. Ben yawned too. He was sleepy too. He wrapped his arms around the fox. He felt warm and happy. He closed his eyes and smiled. They were safe and quiet under the big tree. They fell asleep and dreamed of more games. +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Tom. She saw a big tree with a hole in it. She thought Tom might be hiding there. + +She walked slowly to the tree and peeked inside the hole. She saw a dark figure with two bright eyes. She screamed and ran away. She was very scared. + +Tom heard Lily scream and came out of his hiding spot. He saw Lily crying and ran to her. He asked her what was wrong. + +Lily pointed to the tree and said, "There is a monster in there! It scared me!" + +Tom looked at the tree and saw the figure. He laughed and said, "That's not a monster, Lily. That's a cat. It lives in the tree. It's not scary, it's cute." + +He took Lily by the hand and walked to the tree. He called the cat and it came out of the hole. It was a black cat with green eyes. It rubbed against Tom's leg and purred. + +Lily saw the cat and realized it was not a monster. She felt silly and guilty. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was wrong. It's a nice cat. Can I pet it?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. It's okay. You don't have to be sorry. Sometimes things look scary, but they are not. You just have to be brave and look closer." + +Lily nodded and petted the cat. It licked her hand and meowed. Lily and Tom became friends with the cat. They named it Shadow and played with it until it was time to go home. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Timmy was a chubby boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trucks, and trains that he would zoom around the floor. He also had a teddy bear that he loved very much. He called him Teddy and hugged him every night. + +One day, Timmy's cousin Lily came to visit. She was a little girl who liked to play with dolls and dress up. She saw Timmy's toys and wanted to play with them too. She grabbed a car from Timmy's hand and said, "This is mine now!" + +Timmy was very angry. He said, "No, it's not! It's mine! Give it back!" He tried to grab the car from Lily, but she held it tight. They pulled and tugged, but neither of them would let go. + +Teddy was watching from the couch. He felt sorry for Timmy and Lily. He wanted them to be friends and share. He had an idea. He used his paw to push a train towards them. He said, "Look, a train! You can both play with it!" + +Timmy and Lily stopped fighting. They saw the train and smiled. They let go of the car and reached for the train. They said, "Thank you, Teddy!" They took turns to make the train go choo-choo. They had fun and forgot about the car. + +Teddy was happy. He climbed down from the couch and joined them. He said, "You're welcome. I like to play with you. You're both nice." He gave them a big hug with his paw. Timmy and Lily hugged him back. They said, "We like you too, Teddy. You're the best!" They played together until it was time for dinner. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big mountain of snow in the park. They wanted to climb it and make a snowman. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Lily said. "We can make a snowman with a hat and a scarf and a carrot nose." + +"OK, Lily!" Ben said. "But we need to wear our boots and coats and gloves. It is very cold outside." + +They put on their warm clothes and ran to the park. They found a good spot on the mountain of snow and started to roll big balls of snow. They made one ball for the body, one for the head, and one for the hat. They put the balls on top of each other and made the snowman. + +"Now we need a scarf and a nose and eyes and a mouth," Lily said. She looked around and saw a red scarf on a bench. She ran to get it and wrapped it around the snowman's neck. + +"Look, Ben, I found a scarf!" she said. + +"Good, Lily!" Ben said. He looked around and saw a carrot on the ground. He ran to get it and stuck it on the snowman's face. + +"Look, Lily, I found a nose!" he said. + +"Great, Ben!" Lily said. They looked around and saw some rocks and sticks. They used them to make the eyes and the mouth and the arms. + +"Look, Ben, we made a snowman!" Lily said. + +"Wow, Lily, he is very big and nice!" Ben said. + +They were very happy and proud of their snowman. They gave him a hug and a kiss and said hello. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" they said. + +"Hello, Ben and Lily!" the snowman said. + +They were very surprised and scared. They did not know that the snowman could talk. + +"Who are you?" they asked. + +"I am your friend, Mr. Snowman," the snowman said. "You made me with your love and fun. Thank you for giving me a scarf and a nose and eyes and a mouth and arms. They fit me very well." + +"You are welcome, Mr. Snowman," they said. "We are glad you like them. Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, I do," the snowman said. "But I am a little hungry. Do you have anything yummy to eat?" + +They thought for a moment and then smiled. They had an idea. + +"Wait here, Mr. Snowman," they said. "We will be right back." + +They ran to their house and got some cookies and hot chocolate. They brought them to the park and shared them with the snowman. + +"Here you go, Mr. Snowman," they said. "These are cookies and hot chocolate. They are very yummy and warm. We hope you like them." + +"Thank you, Ben and Lily," the snowman said. "These are very yummy and warm. I like them very much." + +They ate and drank and laughed and talked. They had a lot of fun with the snowman. They became good friends and played until it was dark. + +They said goodbye to the snowman and promised to come back the next day. They went back to their house and told their mom and dad about their adventure. They were very happy and sleepy. + +They went to bed and dreamed of the snowman and the mountain of snow. They hoped that he would still be there in the morning. They hoped that he would still be their friend. +Anna likes to dress up. She has many hats and shoes and dresses. She likes to pretend she is a princess or a doctor or a teacher. She likes to dress her toys too. She has a teddy bear, a doll and a potato. + +One day, Anna finds a funny hat in her closet. It is big and red and has a feather on it. She puts it on her head and looks in the mirror. She laughs. She looks like a pirate. She says, "Arrr, matey!" + +She wants to dress her toys like pirates too. She finds a scarf and ties it around her teddy bear's head. She finds a bandana and wraps it around her doll's neck. She finds a paper and draws an eye patch and a mouth on it. She tapes it to her potato. She says, "This is my crew. We are going to sail the seas and find treasure." + +She puts her toys in a basket and carries them to the living room. She sees her mom sitting on the couch. She says, "Mom, look at my pirates. They are funny, right?" Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, they are very funny. You are very creative, Anna. I love your dress up games." Anna hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." +Lila and Tom are busy. They are playing with their toys in the living room. Lila has a doll and Tom has a car. They are having fun. + +But then they hear a loud cry. It is their baby brother, Sam. He is in his crib in the bedroom. He is hungry and wants his bottle. + +Lila and Tom run to the bedroom. They see Sam crying and kicking his legs. They want to help him. + +"Shh, shh, Sam. Don't cry. We are here," Lila says. She picks up Sam and hugs him. + +"Where is his bottle?" Tom asks. He looks around the room. He sees a bottle on the dresser. But it is too high for him to reach. + +"I have an idea," Lila says. She puts Sam on the bed. She gets a chair and pushes it to the dresser. She climbs on the chair and grabs the bottle. + +"Good job, Lila. You solved the problem," Tom says. He takes the bottle from Lila and gives it to Sam. + +Sam stops crying and starts drinking. He smiles at Lila and Tom. + +"See, Sam. We love you. We are your big sister and brother," Lila says. She kisses Sam on the cheek. + +Lila and Tom are happy. They solved the problem and made Sam happy. They are not busy anymore. They cuddle with Sam on the bed. They are a family. +Anna liked to imagine things. She imagined she was a princess, a fairy, a doctor, and many other things. She had a lot of fun playing with her toys and making up stories. + +One day, she found a big hat in her closet. It was black and pointy, with a buckle. She put it on and looked in the mirror. She imagined she was a witch. She laughed and said, "I am a witch! I can do magic!" + +She took her broom and pretended to fly around the room. She waved her hand and said, "Abracadabra! I turn you into a frog!" She pointed at her teddy bear. Nothing happened. She tried again, "Hocus pocus! I turn you into a mouse!" She pointed at her doll. Nothing happened. She frowned and said, "Why is my magic not working?" + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. She opened the door and smiled. "Hi, mom! Look, I am a witch!" + +Her mom looked at her and said, "Oh, you are a very cute witch, Anna. But you know, witches are not real, right? They are only in stories and movies. And they are not always nice. Some of them are mean and scary." + +Anna nodded and said, "I know, mom. But I am a nice witch. I only want to do good magic. But my magic is not working. I am a poor witch." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You are not a poor witch, Anna. You are a rich girl. You have a lot of imagination. And that is the best magic of all. You can imagine anything you want, and make your own stories. And you can share them with me and dad and your friends. That is more fun than turning things into frogs or mice, don't you think?" + +Anna smiled and said, "Yes, mom. You are right. Imagination is the best magic. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Anna. Now, why don't you take off that hat and come downstairs for a snack? I made some cookies for you." + +Anna took off the hat and said, "Okay, mom. I will come. But can I keep the hat? I like it. Maybe I can use it for Halloween." + +Her mom nodded and said, "Sure, you can keep the hat. It suits you. But remember, you are not a witch. You are my sweet Anna." + +Anna giggled and said, "Okay, mom. I am your sweet Anna. And sometimes, I am a witch. But only in my imagination." +Anna and Ben are playing with crayons. They like to draw on paper and make different colors. Anna has a red crayon and Ben has a blue crayon. They are having fun. + +But then, Ben sees a yellow crayon on the table. He wants to use it. He says to Anna, "Give me the yellow crayon. I want to draw the sun." + +Anna says, "No, it is my crayon. I want to draw a flower. You have the blue crayon. You can draw the sky." + +Ben does not listen. He grabs the yellow crayon from Anna's hand. Anna gets angry. She tries to get it back. They pull and tug on the crayon. The crayon breaks in half. They both drop the pieces. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They look at the broken crayon. They do not want to play anymore. They say, "Sorry, crayon. We did not mean to hurt you." + +They pick up the pieces and set them on the table. They hug each other and say, "Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben. We are still friends." + +They find a new crayon and share it. They draw a sun and a flower together. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are playing on the farm. They like to run and jump in the fields. They see a big machine that makes noise and moves fast. It is a harvester. It cuts the long wheat and puts it in a trailer. + +"Look, Sara, the harvester is spreading the wheat!" Ben says. + +"What is spreading?" Sara asks. + +"Spreading is when you make something go in different places. Like when you spread butter on bread. The harvester is spreading the wheat on the trailer," Ben explains. + +"I see. Can we spread something too?" Sara wonders. + +"Sure, we can spread seeds. Seeds are small things that grow into plants. Come, I have some in my pocket," Ben says. + +They go to a patch of soil where there is no wheat. Ben takes out some seeds and gives some to Sara. They make small holes in the soil and put the seeds in. Then they cover them with more soil. + +"We are spreading seeds, Sara. Maybe they will grow into wheat too," Ben says. + +"Or maybe they will grow into flowers, or carrots, or pumpkins. We don't know. It is a surprise," Sara says. + +They smile and clap their hands. They are happy to spread seeds. They hope to see what will grow next time they come to the farm. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play together, but they are also competitive. They want to be the best at everything. One day, their mom gives them a task. She says, "You have to clean your room before lunch. Whoever finishes first gets a cookie." + +Sara and Tom run to their room. They start to pick up their toys and books. But they also look at each other's side of the room. They want to see who is faster. Sara sees that Tom has more toys than her. She thinks that is not fair. She grabs a toy from Tom's pile and puts it on her bed. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Tom says. He runs to Sara's bed and tries to take the toy back. Sara holds the toy tight and says, "No, it's mine now!" + +They pull and tug on the toy. They start to yell and scream. Then, Tom gets angry and slaps Sara on the arm. Sara feels a sting and cries out. She drops the toy and slaps Tom on the face. Tom feels a burn and cries too. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees the mess and the tears. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you slapping each other? That is not nice. You have to share and be kind. And you have to finish your task. No cookie for either of you until you clean your room and say sorry to each other." + +Sara and Tom feel sorry and ashamed. They hug each other and say sorry. They pick up their toys and books and put them away. They finish their task and go to their mom. She smiles and gives them each a cookie. She says, "Good job. I'm proud of you. Now you can play nicely together." + +Sara and Tom eat their cookies and smile. They are happy. They are still competitive, but they also love each other. They go to their room and play with their toys. They share and take turns. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were happy. They had a picnic with Mom and Dad in the park. They had sandwiches, apples, and cookies. They played with a ball and a kite. They saw birds and flowers and trees. + +But there was an old man in the park too. He was not happy. He was angry and mean. He did not like kids or picnics or fun. He had a big camera and a big bag. He watched Lily and Ben and waited. + +When Mom and Dad were busy, he came near Lily and Ben. He said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to see my camera? I can take a picture of you." He smiled, but it was not a nice smile. + +Lily and Ben did not know him. They felt scared. They said, "No, thank you. We have to go back to Mom and Dad." They tried to run away, but he was faster. He grabbed them and put them in his big bag. He snapped his camera and laughed. + +Mom and Dad heard Lily and Ben scream. They looked around and saw the old man with the big bag. They ran after him, but he was too far. He got in his car and drove away. Mom and Dad cried and called for help. But it was too late. Lily and Ben were gone. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They have fun together. + +One day, they see a new girl in the park. She has dark skin and curly hair. She is sitting on a bench with a book. Lila and Sam are curious. They want to talk to her. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lila asks. + +"Hi, I am Nina. I am new here. I like to read books." Nina says. + +"What book are you reading?" Sam asks. + +"I am reading a book about stars. Stars are brilliant. They are bright and shiny. They are in the sky at night." Nina says. + +"Wow, that sounds cool. Can we see your book?" Lila asks. + +"Sure, you can see my book. Do you like stars too?" Nina asks. + +"Yes, we like stars. They are brilliant. We like to look at them and make wishes." Sam says. + +"Me too. I wish I could be a star. Then I could shine and sparkle." Nina says. + +"You are already a star. You are brilliant. You have beautiful skin and hair. You are smart and kind. You are our friend." Lila says. + +"Really? Thank you. You are brilliant too. You have lovely skin and eyes. You are brave and funny. You are my friend." Nina says. + +"Thank you. You are welcome. We are all brilliant. We are all friends." Sam says. + +They smile and hug. They share the book and learn about stars. They play and laugh. They have fun together. They are brilliant. +Lily loved to play hide and seek with her big brother Tom. She was very good at finding places to hide, like under the bed, behind the sofa, or in the closet. Tom always had to search for a long time before he could find her. + +One day, they were playing hide and seek in the garden. Lily ran to the back of the house, where there was a big shed. She opened the door and saw a lot of tools and boxes inside. She thought it would be a great place to hide. She climbed on a box and crawled behind some bags. She was sure Tom would never find her there. + +Tom looked everywhere for Lily. He checked the bushes, the swing, the treehouse, but he could not see her. He started to get worried. He called her name, but there was no answer. He wondered if she had gone inside the house. He ran to the front door and opened it. He saw Mom and Dad sitting on the couch, looking very angry. + +"Where have you been?" Mom asked. "We've been looking for you and Lily for half an hour. We were about to call the police. You know you're not supposed to leave the garden without telling us." + +Tom felt scared. He knew he was in trouble. He tried to explain that they were playing hide and seek, and that he could not find Lily. He asked if they had seen her. + +Mom and Dad shook their heads. They said they had not seen her either. They said they were very worried about her. They said they had to find her right away. They said Tom had to come with them and help them search. They said he was going to get a big lecture when they found her. + +Tom followed Mom and Dad to the back of the house. He hoped Lily was okay. He hoped she was not hurt or lost. He hoped she was not hiding in the shed. He knew the shed was off-limits. He knew there were dangerous things in there. He knew Mom and Dad would be very mad if they found out. + +They reached the shed. They saw the door was open. They heard a small voice from inside. + +"Tom, is that you? I'm hiding behind the bags. You can't find me. I win." + +Mom and Dad gasped. They ran to the shed. They pulled the bags away. They saw Lily sitting on a box, smiling. She did not know she had done something wrong. She did not know she had made everyone worry. She did not know she was about to get a bitter lesson. +Ben and Mia were going to play in the snow. They put on their coats, hats, boots and gloves. They were very enthusiastic. They wanted to make a snowman and have a snowball fight. + +"Come on, Mia, let's go outside!" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, let's go!" Mia said. + +They ran out of the door and into the yard. The snow was white and soft. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them up. They gave the snowman a carrot nose, a scarf and a hat. They laughed and had fun. + +Then they decided to have a snowball fight. They hid behind trees and bushes and threw snowballs at each other. They dodged and ducked and giggled. + +"Got you, Ben!" Mia shouted. + +"Missed me, Mia!" Ben shouted back. + +They were having so much fun that they did not notice that one of Mia's gloves had fallen off. It was lying on the ground, covered by snow. + +After a while, they got cold and tired. They decided to go back inside. + +"Let's go, Mia, it's time to go in!" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, let's go!" Mia said. + +They ran back to the door and took off their coats, hats, boots and gloves. They hung them on the hooks and went to the kitchen. Their mom had made hot chocolate for them. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we had a lot of fun!" Ben and Mia said. + +They drank their hot chocolate and told Mom about their snowman and their snowball fight. + +Then Mia noticed something. + +"Mom, where is my other glove?" Mia asked. + +She looked at her hands and saw that she only had one glove. + +"Oh no, I think I left it outside!" Mia said. + +She felt sad. She liked her gloves. They were pink and warm and had stars on them. + +"Don't worry, Mia, we can go and look for it later," Mom said. + +"Maybe the snowman has it," Ben said. + +He tried to make Mia smile. + +"Maybe he does," Mia said. + +She smiled a little. + +She hoped that her glove was still there. She hoped that the snowman liked it. She hoped that she could find it and wear it again. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big pile of sand. They wanted to make a road for their cars and trucks. + +They spend a long time digging and shaping the sand. They made a road with hills and bridges and tunnels. They were very proud of their work. They put their cars and trucks on the road and made noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +But then, a big dog came running. The dog saw the sand and thought it was fun. The dog jumped on the sand and ran over the road. He wrecked the road and the cars and trucks. He made a big mess. Tom and Sam were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted. Go away, dog! + +The dog's owner saw what happened. He came and got the dog. He said sorry to Tom and Sam and their moms. He said the dog did not know better. He said he would help them fix the road. He was very humble and kind. + +Tom and Sam stopped crying and shouting. They saw the dog's owner was sorry. They said it was okay. They said they would make a new road. They said the dog could play with them if he was gentle. They were very humble and kind too. + +They all worked together to make a new road. They had fun and shared their cars and trucks. The dog watched and wagged his tail. He did not jump on the sand again. He learned to be gentle. They all became friends. They had a happy day. +Ben and Sam were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big truck with many toys in the back. They wanted to have the toys, but they did not have money to buy them. Ben had a bad idea. He said, "Let's steal some toys when no one is looking. We can be lucky and have fun." + +Sam was scared, but he followed Ben. They waited until the truck driver went away, and then they ran to the back of the truck. They grabbed some toys and ran away. They thought they were lucky and smart. + +But they were wrong. The truck driver saw them and shouted, "Stop, thieves!" He ran after them and caught them. He was angry and called the police. The police came and took Ben and Sam to the station. They called their parents and told them what they did. Their parents were sad and ashamed. They had to pay for the toys and say sorry to the truck driver. + +Ben and Sam learned a hard lesson. They realized that stealing is wrong and bad. They lost their toys and their freedom. They also lost their trust and respect. They wished they had not listened to Ben's bad idea. They wished they had been good and honest. They decided to never steal again and to be better friends. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with toys. He has many toys in his room. He has cars, trains, blocks, and dolls. He likes to make noises and stories with his toys. + +One day, Tom goes to school with his mom. He brings his favorite toy car with him. He wants to show his car to his friends. He thinks his car is very hard and fast. He likes to zoom his car on the floor and the table. + +At school, Tom meets his friends. They play with different toys. Some play with crayons, some play with puzzles, some play with balls. Tom plays with his car. He zooms his car on the floor and the table. He makes noises and stories with his car. + +But then, something bad happens. Tom zooms his car too fast on the table. His car falls off the table and hits the floor. Tom hears a loud crack. He looks at his car. His car is broken. The wheels are off. The front is bent. The car does not zoom anymore. + +Tom feels sad and mad. He cries and shouts. He wants his car back. He does not want a broken car. He does not like school anymore. He wants to go home with his mom. He hugs his car and says sorry. He wishes his car was not broken. He wishes he was more careful. He learns that playing too hard can break things. He hopes his mom can fix his car. He hopes his friends can still play with him. He hopes he can have fun at school again. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big rock that they used as a seat, a table, or a drum. They also had a dog named Spot who liked to dig holes and chase birds. + +One Sunday, they decided to have a picnic on their rock. They brought some bread, cheese, and juice from the kitchen and put them on a cloth. They invited Spot to join them, but he was busy digging a hole under the fence. + +"Spot, come here!" Anna called. "We have food for you!" + +But Spot did not listen. He dug deeper and deeper until he made a big hole. He saw something shiny and pulled it out. It was a metal can with a red label. Spot thought it was a toy and started to bite it. + +"Spot, no!" Ben shouted. "That is not a toy! That is trash!" + +But Spot did not listen. He bit harder and harder until he made a hole in the can. Then something bad happened. A loud bang and a flash of fire came out of the can. Spot yelped and ran away. The can flew in the air and landed on the rock. + +"Spot, are you okay?" Anna cried. She ran after him, but he was too fast. He ran out of the hole and into the street. + +"Spot, come back!" Ben cried. He ran after him, but he was too late. A big car was coming fast and did not see Spot. It hit him with a thud and kept going. + +Anna and Ben stopped and stared. They saw Spot lying on the ground, not moving. He was filthy and bleeding. He was not breathing. He was dead. + +Anna and Ben started to cry. They hugged each other and sobbed. They wished they had not had a picnic on their rock. They wished they had played with Spot instead. They wished they could have their dog back. But they could not. It was too late. It was a bad Sunday. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, Mom says they have to go to a lecture with her. A lecture is when a person talks a lot and other people listen. Mom says the lecture is about animals and it will be fun. + +Anna and Ben do not want to go. They want to stay and play. They say no to Mom. They cry and kick. Mom is not happy. She says they have to go or they will be in trouble. She carries them to the car. They are very heavy and difficult to carry. Mom is tired and angry. + +In the car, Anna and Ben are still crying. They do not like the lecture. They do not like the car. They do not like Mom. Mom tries to calm them down. She says the lecture will be over soon and then they can have ice cream. She says they will see many animals and learn new things. She says they will have fun. + +But Anna and Ben do not listen. They keep crying and kicking. They make a lot of noise. Mom cannot hear the lecture. She cannot see the animals. She cannot have fun. She is very sad and frustrated. + +After the lecture, Mom takes Anna and Ben to the ice cream shop. She hopes they will be happy and quiet. But Anna and Ben do not want ice cream. They want to go home and play. They say no to Mom. They cry and kick. Mom is very disappointed and upset. She carries them back to the car. They are still very heavy and difficult to carry. Mom wishes they were good and nice. +Sara and Ben like to play in the yard. They have a big pile of leaves to jump in. They laugh and roll and toss the leaves in the air. They have fun. + +But Mom says they have to clean the yard too. She gives them a rake and a bag. She says, "You can play for a while, but then you have to rake the leaves and put them in the bag. OK?" + +Sara and Ben say, "OK, Mom." They play some more, but they also rake some leaves. They work together and fill the bag. They are good helpers. + +Mom comes out and sees the clean yard. She smiles and says, "You did a fine job, Sara and Ben. I'm proud of you. How about some cookies and milk?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, please!" They run inside and wash their hands. They enjoy the cookies and milk. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a big bubble machine. He makes many bubbles in the air. The bubbles are big and shiny. Anna and Ben want to play with the bubbles. + +They run to the man and ask him, "Can we have some bubbles, please?" + +The man smiles and says, "Of course, you can. You are very polite. Here, take this wand and blow some bubbles yourself." + +He gives them each a wand and a bottle of bubble solution. Anna and Ben are very happy. They say, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind." + +They start to blow bubbles and chase them. They have a lot of fun. They share their wands and bottles with other children who want to play. They are very generous. + +The man watches them and says, "You are very good children. You know how to receive and give. You make me happy." + +Anna and Ben smile and say, "You make us happy, too. You have a wonderful bubble machine. We love bubbles." + +They hug the man and say, "Thank you again, sir. Have a nice day." + +They wave goodbye and go back to their parents. They tell them about the man and the bubbles. Their parents are very proud of them. They say, "You are very respectful and friendly. You have learned a valuable lesson today. It is better to give than to receive." + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, we have. And we have made a new friend, too. He is the bubble man. He is very nice." + +They hug their parents and say, "We love you. And we love bubbles." +Lily liked to print pictures with her crayons. She had many papers with flowers, animals and stars. She was proud of her prints and showed them to her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily wanted to print a picture of a sausage. She loved sausages and wanted to make one for her dad. She found a brown crayon and a long paper. She started to print a long and thick sausage on the paper. + +But then, her brother Max came into the room. He saw Lily's print and laughed. He said, "That is not a sausage, that is a poop! You are printing a poop, Lily! You are silly and gross!" + +Lily felt ashamed and angry. She did not like Max's words. She said, "No, it is a sausage, not a poop! You are mean and rude, Max!" + +She grabbed her print and ran to her mom. She showed her mom the print and said, "Mom, look, I made a sausage for dad. Do you like it?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "I like it, Lily. It is a very nice sausage. You are a good and creative girl. Don't mind Max, he is just teasing you. He likes sausages too, you know." + +Lily felt happy and proud again. She said, "Thank you, mom. Can we cook some sausages for dinner?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can. And you can give your print to dad. He will love it too." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She thought, "I like to print pictures. And I like sausages. And I love my mom and dad. And Max is not so bad, sometimes." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play at the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. They are happy. + +One day, they see a big boat on the ocean. It is shiny and white. They want to see it closer. They find a log and lift it. They put it in the water. They sit on it and paddle with their hands. + +"Look, we are on a boat!" Tom says. + +"Yes, we are!" Sue says. "We are going to the big boat!" + +But the ocean is not nice. It is angry. It makes big waves. The waves push the log. The log goes too fast. Tom and Sue are scared. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "We want to go back!" + +But no one hears them. The big boat does not see them. It is too far. The log hits the big boat. It breaks. Tom and Sue fall in the water. They cannot swim. They sink. They are gone. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and forks and bowls and cups. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not see the big knife on the counter. It was shiny and sharp and dangerous. It was not for kids. It was for grown-ups. But Tom was curious. He wanted to see the knife. He reached for it with his hand. + +"Tom, no!" Lily shouted. "That is a bad thing. It can hurt you. Put it down!" + +But Tom did not listen. He grabbed the knife by the handle. He felt a pain in his finger. He saw blood. He dropped the knife. He started to cry. + +Lily was scared. She did not know what to do. She ran to the door. She wanted to get help. She wanted to find Mom or Dad. But the door was locked. They had gone out for a while. They had told Lily and Tom to stay inside and be good. + +Lily tried to open the door. She pulled and pushed and turned the knob. But it did not move. She was stuck. She felt a panic in her chest. She looked at Tom. He was still crying. He was bleeding. He needed help. + +She looked at the knife. It was ugly. It was on the floor. It was near Tom. She was afraid of it. She wished it was gone. She wished Mom or Dad were here. She wished she had not played in the kitchen. She wished she had listened. She wished she had been good. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play on the farm with their grandpa. Grandpa has many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and a mule. The mule is red and big and strong. His name is Max. + +One day, Tom and Sam want to ride on Max. They ask grandpa if they can. Grandpa says yes, but they have to be careful and gentle. He gives them a carrot to feed Max. Tom and Sam run to the barn, where Max is resting. + +"Hello, Max!" Tom says. "We want to ride on you. Can we?" He holds out the carrot. Max looks at Tom and sniffs the carrot. He likes carrots. He takes a bite and chews. + +"Thank you, Max!" Sam says. "Now, can we climb on your back?" He tries to lift himself up, but Max is too high. He asks Tom to help him. Tom pushes Sam up, but Max does not like it. He shakes his head and moves away. + +"Hey, Max, don't resist!" Tom says. "We just want to have fun. Please, let us ride on you." He tries to grab Max's mane, but Max kicks his legs and makes a loud noise. + +"Whoa, Max, calm down!" Grandpa says. He comes to the barn and sees what is happening. He smiles and shakes his head. "Max is a mule, boys. He is stubborn and does not like to be ridden. He only likes to carry things and work. You have to respect him and his wishes." + +Tom and Sam feel sorry. They did not know that Max did not like to be ridden. They apologize to Max and pet him. Max forgives them and nudges them with his nose. He likes them, but he likes his freedom more. + +Grandpa says they can ride on the tractor instead. Tom and Sam are happy. They thank grandpa and Max and run to the tractor. They have fun on the farm with their grandpa and his animals. They learn to be kind and careful with them. They love Max, the red mule. +Anna loved to sing. She sang every day at home, at school, and with her friends. She wanted to be a famous singer like the ones she saw on TV. She dreamed of singing on a big stage with a lot of people clapping for her. + +One day, her teacher told her that there was a talent show at school. She asked Anna if she wanted to join. Anna was very happy and said yes. She practiced her song every day. She learned how to use a scale to make her voice sound good. She also learned how to use a microphone and a speaker. + +The day of the show came. Anna was very nervous. She put on her best dress and her shiny shoes. She waited for her turn backstage. She saw the other kids do their acts. Some danced, some played instruments, some told jokes. They were all very good. + +Then it was Anna's turn. She walked on the stage and saw the crowd. She saw her mom and dad, her teacher, and her friends. They all smiled at her and waved. She felt a little less nervous. She held the microphone and said hello. She heard her voice come out of the speaker. She started to sing her song. She sang with all her heart. She used the scale to make her voice sound high and low. She sang loud and clear. + +The crowd listened to her. They liked her song. They clapped and cheered for her. They shouted her name. Anna felt very happy. She bowed and said thank you. She heard someone say, "You are a famous singer now, Anna. Welcome to the show!" She smiled and ran off the stage. She hugged her mom and dad, her teacher, and her friends. They all said, "You did great, Anna. We are proud of you. You are a star!" Anna felt very happy. She loved to sing. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir the soup with a big spoon. Her mom said she was a good helper. Sara wanted to be a cook when she grew up. + +One day, her mom had to go to the store. She told Sara to stay in the kitchen and watch the soup. She said she would be back soon. Sara nodded and smiled. She was happy to have the kitchen to herself. + +She looked around and saw a long stick leaning against the wall. It was her dad's staff. He used it when he went for walks in the woods. Sara thought it looked like a magic wand. She wondered what it could do. + +She picked up the staff and waved it over the soup. She said, "Soup, soup, be more yummy. Soup, soup, be more fun." She hoped the staff would make the soup better. + +But nothing happened. The soup looked the same. Sara was disappointed. She tried again. She said, "Soup, soup, be more colorful. Soup, soup, be more beautiful." She waited for the soup to change. + +But something else happened. The staff started to glow. It made a loud noise. It shot a bright beam of light at the soup. The soup exploded. It splashed all over the kitchen. It made a big mess. + +Sara was scared. She dropped the staff and ran to the door. She hoped her mom would not be angry. She heard her mom's voice outside. She said, "Sara, I'm back. What's that smell? What did you do?" Sara did not know what to say. She wished she had not played with the staff. She wished she had just stirred the soup. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bat. Tom throws the ball and Lily tries to strike it with the bat. Sometimes she hits it and sometimes she misses it. + +One day, they see a big glass jar on a bench. It is shiny and pretty. It has flowers and water inside. Lily wants to look at it. She runs to the bench. But she does not see a stone on the ground. She trips on the stone and falls. The jar falls too. It breaks into many pieces. The water and the flowers spill on the ground. + +"Oh no!" Lily cries. "The jar is broken! It was so fragile!" + +Tom runs to Lily. He helps her get up. He sees that she has a cut on her knee. It bleeds a little. He takes a tissue from his pocket and wipes it. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asks. + +"I'm okay, Tom. But I'm sorry. I broke the jar. It was not mine. It was someone else's. They will be sad," Lily says. + +Tom hugs Lily. He says, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. You did not mean to break it. Maybe we can find the owner and say sorry. And maybe we can help them get a new jar. Come on, let's go and look for them." +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a brown tent and some toys. They pretend they are camping in the woods. + +"Look, I have a ring!" Ben says. He shows Anna a shiny ring he found in the grass. "It is very pretty. Can I wear it?" + +"OK, but be careful. It is not yours. Maybe someone lost it." Anna says. She lets Ben put the ring on his finger. + +They go inside the tent and have a picnic. They have some bread, cheese and juice. They also have a bottle of wine that they took from the kitchen. They do not know what wine is, but they think it is juice. + +"Let's drink some wine!" Ben says. He opens the bottle and pours some wine into a cup. He gives it to Anna. + +Anna takes a sip and makes a face. "Yuck! This is not juice. This is bad. It is sour and bitter. I do not like it." She spits out the wine. + +"Me neither. It is gross." Ben says. He also spits out the wine. He looks at the ring on his finger. It is not shiny anymore. It is dull and green. "Oh no! What happened to the ring? It is ugly now." + +They hear a voice outside the tent. It is Mom. She is looking for them. + +"Anna! Ben! Where are you? I have a surprise for you. Come out, please." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben come out of the tent. They see Mom holding a cake with candles. It is Ben's birthday. + +"Happy birthday, Ben!" Mom says. She hugs him and gives him the cake. "I made this for you. It is chocolate. Your favorite." + +"Thank you, Mom. I love you." Ben says. He smiles and blows out the candles. He forgets about the ring and the wine. He is happy. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll with a bright dress and Ben had a truck with big wheels. They were having fun until Sara saw Ben's truck and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your truck, Ben?" Sara asked. + +"No, it's mine. You have your doll," Ben said. + +"But I like your truck. It's fast and loud. Please, Ben, let me have it for a little while," Sara begged. + +"No, Sara, you can't. Go away," Ben said, and he drove his truck away from Sara. + +Sara felt sad and angry. She wanted to make Ben share his truck with her. She looked around and saw a ball of wool on the table. She had an idea. She took the wool and ran after Ben. She threw the wool over his truck and tried to pull it away from him. + +"Hey, stop that! That's not fair!" Ben shouted. + +He tried to get the wool off his truck, but it was tangled and sticky. He couldn't drive his truck anymore. He felt frustrated and scared. + +"Help, help! Sara, let go of my truck!" Ben cried. + +Sara laughed and said, "Now you have to share your truck with me. Or I won't give it back to you." + +Ben didn't like Sara's idea. He wanted his truck back. He started to cry and scream. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Sara and Ben fighting over the truck and the wool. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing, Sara and Ben? Why are you making such a mess?" Mom asked. + +"Sara took my truck and put wool on it. She won't give it back to me," Ben said. + +"Ben wouldn't share his truck with me. He was mean to me," Sara said. + +Mom sighed and said, "Sara and Ben, you both need to learn how to play nicely and share your toys. You can't take or break someone else's toy. That's not kind. And you can't delay your brother's fun. That's not fair. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +Sara and Ben thought about Mom's words. They felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Can we play with the truck and the doll together, Ben?" Sara asked. + +"OK, Sara. We can take turns. And we can use the wool to make a scarf for the doll," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea. I'm glad you two are friends again. Now, let's clean up this mess and then we can have a snack." + +Sara and Ben nodded and helped Mom pick up the toys and the wool. They learned their lesson and played happily together. +Sara and Tom were playing with their dolls and cars in the living room. They wanted to have a tea party, so they asked Mom to make some tea for them. Mom said yes and went to the kitchen. + +Sara and Tom set up a small table and some chairs for their toys. They also found some cups and plates and spoons. They were very excited to have tea with their friends. + +But then they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It sounded like a pot falling and breaking. They ran to see what happened. Mom was holding her hand and crying. She had dropped the pot of tea and it was very hot. It had burned her hand and made a big mess. + +Sara and Tom felt very sorry for Mom. They wanted to help her. Sara ran to get some ice from the freezer. Tom ran to get a towel from the bathroom. They carried the ice and the towel to Mom and wrapped them around her hand. + +Mom smiled and thanked them. She said they were very brave and kind. She said she was sorry that they could not have tea, but she would make some more later. She said they could have some cookies instead. Sara and Tom agreed. They hugged Mom and said they loved her. They went back to the living room and shared the cookies with their toys. They decided that tea was not so important, but Mom was. They also decided that the noise from the kitchen was very scary, but they were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Sara liked to play in the attic. It was a big and quiet place with many old things. She could find toys, books, clothes and pictures. Sometimes she made up stories with them. + +One day, she found a big box with a red ribbon. She opened it and saw a nice doll. The doll had long hair, a blue dress and shiny shoes. Sara was very happy. She hugged the doll and said, "You are my new friend. I will call you Lily." + +She took Lily to a corner of the attic where she had a small table and chairs. She pretended to have tea with her. She gave her a cup and a cookie. She said, "Lily, do you like the attic? It is a fun place to play." + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was her brother Tom. He came to the attic and saw Sara and Lily. He said, "What are you doing here? This is my place. Go away. And give me that doll. It is mine." + +Sara was scared and angry. She said, "No, Tom. This is my doll. I found her in the box. She is my friend. You are mean. Leave us alone." + +Tom did not listen. He ran to Sara and tried to grab Lily. Sara held Lily tight and ran away. She ran to the other side of the attic. She looked for a place to hide. She saw a closet and opened it. She went inside with Lily and closed the door. + +She hoped Tom would not find them. She said to Lily, "Don't worry, Lily. I will protect you. You are safe with me. We will stay here until Tom goes away." She kissed Lily and hugged her. She felt Lily's hair and dress. She said, "You are so nice, Lily. I love you." +Tom was a boy who liked to find things. He liked to look under rocks, in bushes, and in trash cans. He always put his finds in his pocket. He had a big pocket that was full of shiny things, like coins, buttons, and rings. + +One day, he saw a big house with a high fence. He wondered what was inside. He saw a hole in the fence and crawled through it. He saw a big garden with many flowers and trees. He also saw a man who was wearing a suit and a hat. The man looked rich. + +Tom decided to follow the man and see what he had. He walked behind him quietly, until they reached a big car. The man opened the car door and got in. Tom saw something shiny on the seat. He ran to the car and reached for it. It was a gold watch. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the man shouted. He saw Tom holding his watch. He was angry. He grabbed Tom by the collar and pulled him out of the car. + +"Let me go! Let me go!" Tom cried. He tried to run away, but the man was stronger. He held Tom tightly and looked at his pocket. He saw something bulging out of it. + +"What do you have in your pocket?" the man asked. He opened Tom's pocket and saw all the shiny things. He was surprised. He recognized some of them as his own. He had lost them in the garden or in the trash. + +"You little thief! You stole my things!" the man yelled. He took all the shiny things from Tom's pocket and threw them on the ground. He also took the watch from Tom's hand and put it back on the seat. He locked the car door and called the police. + +Tom was scared. He wished he had never followed the man. He wished he had never taken the shiny things. He wished he had never opened his pocket. He learned a hard lesson that day. He learned that finding things is not the same as stealing things. He learned that being rich is not the same as being happy. He learned that being curious is not the same as being smart. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big, wild dog with long, black fur. The dog was barking and running around the trees. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Tom said. "He is so big and wild. I want to pet him and feel his texture." + +"No, Tom, don't go near him!" Lily said. "He might bite you or scratch you. He is not a nice dog. He is a scary dog." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran towards the dog and tried to touch his fur. The dog did not like that. He growled and snapped at Tom. Tom was scared and ran back to Lily. + +"Ouch, that hurt!" Tom said. "The dog bit my hand. His teeth are sharp and his fur is rough. He has a bad texture." + +"I told you, Tom, he is a wild dog. You should not pet him. You should believe me. I am your sister and I know what is good for you." Lily said. She hugged Tom and helped him clean his wound. + +Tom was sorry that he did not believe Lily. He learned his lesson. He said to Lily, "You are right, Lily. He is a wild dog. I should have believed you. You are my sister and you know what is good for me. I love you, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, Tom. Next time, let's play with the nice dogs. They have a soft texture and they are friendly." +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with magnets. Magnets are things that stick to some other things. They have many magnets of different shapes and colors. + +One day, they find a big magnet in the garage. It is smooth and shiny. It is very strong. They want to play with it. + +"Look, Anna, this magnet is so big!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, it is! Can we play with it?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, let's play with it. But we have to be careful. It might stick to something we don't want it to," Tom says. + +They take the big magnet to their room. They spend a lot of time playing with it. They stick it to their toys, their books, their bed, and their door. They have fun making noises and moving things with the magnet. + +But then, they hear their mom calling them. + +"Tom, Anna, it's time for lunch. Come downstairs, please," mom says. + +"OK, mom, we're coming," Tom and Anna say. + +They try to take the big magnet off the door. But it is too strong. They pull and pull, but it doesn't move. + +"Oh no, Tom, we can't take it off. What do we do?" Anna says. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe we can ask mom for help," Tom says. + +They go downstairs and tell mom about the big magnet. Mom is surprised and goes to their room. She sees the big magnet on the door. She tries to take it off, but it is too hard. + +"Wow, this magnet is very strong. Where did you find it?" mom asks. + +"We found it in the garage, mom. We wanted to play with it. We're sorry, mom," Tom and Anna say. + +"It's OK, kids. I'm not mad. But you have to be careful with magnets. They can be dangerous. They can hurt you or damage things. You have to ask me before you play with something you don't know," mom says. + +"OK, mom, we understand. We won't play with it again. Can you help us take it off?" Tom and Anna say. + +"Sure, kids. Let me get a tool. Maybe I can pry it off. But first, let's have lunch. You must be hungry after playing with the magnet," mom says. + +"OK, mom. Thank you, mom. We love you, mom," Tom and Anna say. + +They hug mom and go to the kitchen. They have lunch and talk about magnets. Mom tells them how magnets work and what they can do. Tom and Anna listen and learn. They are happy and curious. They still like magnets, but they know they have to be careful. They are good kids. +Anna and Ben are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They have to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Anna likes to pack a lot of things. She puts her dresses, shoes, dolls, books and crayons in her bag. Ben likes to pack a few things. He puts his jeans, shirt, car, ball and puzzle in his bag. + +"Anna, you have too many things in your bag. It is too big and heavy. You can't carry it," Ben says. + +"No, I don't. I need all my things. They are all my favorites. You have too few things in your bag. It is too small and light. You will be bored," Anna says. + +They start to argue and pull each other's bags. Their bags fall on the floor and open. Their things spill out and make a mess. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing? We have to go soon. Why are your bags on the floor?" Mom says. + +She sees their things all over the floor. She is not happy. She tells them to pick up their things and pack them again. She says they have to share some things and leave some things at home. + +"Sorry, Mom. We were fighting. We wanted to pack our own things," Anna says. + +"Sorry, Mom. We were fighting. We wanted to pack different things," Ben says. + +They say sorry to each other and hug. They pick up their things and pack them again. They share some things and leave some things at home. They zip their bags and carry them. Their bags are not too big or too small. They are just right. + +They are ready to go. They say bye to their house. Their house is empty. They get in the car. They are excited to see Grandma and Grandpa. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But it was very cold today. The wind was wild and made them shiver. + +"Let's go home, Lily. I'm hungry and cold," Ben said. + +"Me too, Ben. But look, there is a truck over there. Maybe it has something yummy," Lily said. + +They ran to the truck. It was a muffin truck. The man in the truck smiled and gave them each a warm muffin. + +"Thank you, mister. These muffins smell good," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, kids. Enjoy your muffins and stay warm," the man said. + +Lily and Ben bit into their muffins. They were soft and sweet and had chocolate chips. They felt warm and happy. + +"These are the best muffins ever, Lily. They make me forget the cold," Ben said. + +"Me too, Ben. They make me smile," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and ate their muffins. They did not shiver anymore. They felt cozy and loved. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is very cold. The wind blows and the snow falls. + +"Let's go inside," Lily says. "We can play with our toys and sing songs." + +"OK," Ben says. "But I want to pick a song first." + +They run to Lily's house. They take off their coats and hats and gloves. They sit on the floor with their toys. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. + +"What song do you want to sing?" Lily asks. + +"I want to sing 'Old MacDonald'," Ben says. "It is my favorite song. It has many animals." + +"OK," Lily says. "I like that song too. How does it go?" + +Ben starts to sing. "Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O. And on his farm he had a cow, E-I-E-I-O. With a moo moo here and a moo moo there, here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo. Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O." + +Lily joins in. They sing louder and louder. They make the sounds of the animals. They have fun. + +They sing about the pig, the duck, the horse, the sheep, and the dog. They laugh and clap their hands. + +They forget about the cold outside. They are happy inside. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They also liked to look for shiny things on the ground. Sometimes they found buttons, beads or stones. + +One day, Tom saw something very shiny under a bench. He ran to pick it up. It was a coin. It was round and silver and had a face on it. Tom was very happy. He showed it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I found a coin! It is so shiny and pretty. I want to keep it," he said. + +Lily looked at the coin. She thought it was attractive too. She wanted to have it. She asked Tom to share it with her. + +"Please, Tom, can I have the coin? We can take turns to hold it. It is not fair that you have it all," she said. + +Tom did not want to share. He liked the coin too much. He thought of a way to keep it. He put the coin in his mouth and started to chew it. + +"No, Lily, you cannot have the coin. It is mine. I am eating it. It is yummy," he said. + +Lily was shocked. She did not think that coins were food. She thought that Tom was silly and greedy. She did not want to play with him anymore. She ran away to find another friend. + +Tom kept chewing the coin. He thought he was smart and clever. But soon he felt a pain in his teeth. The coin was hard and sharp. It hurt his mouth. He tried to spit it out, but it was stuck. He started to cry. + +A lady who was sitting on the bench heard him. She saw the coin in his mouth. She was worried. She came to help him. She gently took the coin out of his mouth. She asked him if he was okay. + +"Why did you chew the coin, little boy? Coins are not for eating. They are for buying things. You could have hurt yourself. You should be more careful," she said. + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized that he was wrong. He wished he had shared the coin with Lily. He looked for her, but she was gone. He felt lonely and sad. He learned a lesson. He decided to be more kind and generous next time. +Tim is a little boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a brown fireman hat that he wears all the time. He pretends to put out fires and save people with his fire truck and his hose. + +One day, Tim goes to the park with his mom and his sister. He brings his fireman hat and his fire truck. He sees a big slide and wants to go down. He puts his fireman hat and his fire truck on the ground and runs to the slide. + +But when he comes back, he cannot find his fireman hat and his fire truck. He looks everywhere, but they are gone. He feels sad and scared. He thinks he lost his fireman hat and his fire truck. He starts to cry. + +His mom and his sister hear him cry and come to him. They ask him what is wrong. He tells them he lost his fireman hat and his fire truck. They hug him and tell him they will help him look for them. + +They walk around the park and ask other kids and grown-ups if they saw his fireman hat and his fire truck. No one has seen them. Tim feels more sad and scared. + +Then, he hears a loud noise. He looks up and sees a big red fire truck. It has a siren and a ladder and a hose. It stops near the park. Tim sees a fireman get out of the fire truck. He is wearing a brown fireman hat. He is holding Tim's fireman hat and his fire truck. + +He walks to Tim and smiles. He says he found his fireman hat and his fire truck on the ground. He says he thought they belonged to a brave fireman. He says he is sorry he took them. He says he wants to give them back to Tim. + +Tim feels happy and surprised. He runs to the fireman and hugs him. He says thank you. He says he is sorry he lost his fireman hat and his fire truck. He says he wants to be a fireman when he grows up. + +The fireman laughs and says he is welcome. He says he is glad he found his fireman hat and his fire truck. He says he thinks Tim will be a great fireman. He says he can try on his brown fireman hat and sit in his fire truck. + +Tim feels very happy and excited. He puts on the brown fireman hat and sits in the fire truck. He pretends to put out fires and save people with the fireman. He smiles and waves to his mom and his sister. They smile and wave back. They are proud of Tim. Tim has a lot of fun. He does not lose his fireman hat and his fire truck again. +Anna and Lily were sisters who liked to play with their dolls. They had a big box of clothes and shoes and hats for their dolls. They also had a small bottle of perfume that their mom gave them. The perfume smelled very good and made the dolls smell good too. + +One day, Anna and Lily were playing with their dolls in their room. Anna had a doll named Rose and Lily had a doll named Daisy. They put on some clothes and shoes and hats for their dolls and pretended they were going to a party. + +"Rose, you look so pretty in your pink dress and hat," Anna said to her doll. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are very nice," Rose said in a high voice. + +"Daisy, you look so pretty in your blue dress and hat," Lily said to her doll. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very nice too," Daisy said in a low voice. + +Anna and Lily smiled at each other and hugged their dolls. Then they decided to put some perfume on their dolls to make them smell even better. They took the small bottle of perfume and opened it. + +"Be careful, Anna. Don't use too much perfume. It is very powerful," Lily said. + +"I know, Lily. I will use just a little bit," Anna said. + +She put the bottle near Rose's neck and squeezed it. But the bottle was broken and the perfume came out very fast. It sprayed all over Rose's face and hair and dress and hat. It also sprayed on Anna's face and hands and clothes. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna cried. "The perfume hurts my eyes and nose and skin. It is very strong and bad." + +She dropped the bottle and the perfume spilled on the floor. She ran to the bathroom to wash her face and hands. She left Rose on the bed. + +Lily saw what happened and felt very sorry for Anna. She also felt sorry for Rose, who was wet and sticky and smelled too much. She wanted to help her sister and her doll. She picked up Daisy and went to the bathroom. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily. I am not okay. The perfume is very bad. It made me and Rose very sick. I don't like the perfume anymore," Anna said. + +She was crying and rubbing her eyes and nose. She looked very sad and angry. + +"I am sorry, Anna. I am sorry for you and Rose. The perfume was a bad thing. We should not play with it anymore," Lily said. + +She hugged Anna and tried to make her feel better. She also put Daisy near Rose and rocked them gently. She hoped they would feel better too. + +But they did not feel better. The perfume was too powerful and it did not go away. It stayed on Rose and Daisy and made them smell bad. It also made their clothes and shoes and hats dirty and ruined. It also made their hair and faces sticky and ugly. It also made them sick and unhappy. + +Anna and Lily did not want to play with their dolls anymore. They threw them in the trash and cried. They lost their dolls and their perfume and their fun. They had a very bad day. +Tom and Sue were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, they found a big steel box under their bed. It was shiny and heavy and had a lock on it. + +"Wow, what is this?" Tom asked. "Maybe it has treasure inside!" + +"Let's open it!" Sue said. "Maybe we can find something different and fun!" + +They tried to pull the box out, but it was too hard. They tried to break the lock, but it was too strong. They tried to shake the box, but it was too quiet. + +They were sad and tired. They wanted to see what was in the box. + +"Maybe we can ask God to help us," Tom said. "He can do anything!" + +"Yes, let's pray!" Sue said. "He can hear us and love us!" + +They knelt down by the box and closed their eyes. They prayed to God with their hearts. + +"Dear God, please help us open this box. We want to see what is inside. We are curious and grateful. Thank you for everything. Amen." + +They opened their eyes and looked at the box. They saw a small key on the floor next to it. It was shiny and silver and had a heart on it. + +"Look, a key!" Tom said. "God answered our prayer!" + +"Let's try it!" Sue said. "Maybe it fits the lock!" + +They picked up the key and put it in the lock. It turned and clicked. They lifted the lid and saw what was in the box. + +It was full of pictures and letters and toys. They were from their grandparents, who had passed away. They had left them the box as a gift. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They felt happy and loved. + +They thanked God for the box and the key. They thanked God for their grandparents and their memories. + +They decided to keep the box and the key as a treasure. They decided to share them with their parents and their friends. + +They learned that God can do anything. They learned that God can give them something different and fun. They learned that God can hear them and love them. +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She wanted to be successful. She had a big dream. She wanted to open a store. She worked hard every day to make her dream come true. + +One day, she went to the store to buy some things. She saw a toy she really liked. She tried to grab it, but it was too high. She asked a kind man to help her. He grabbed the toy for her. She was so happy and grateful. + +Finally, the woman's dream came true. She opened her store and it was very successful. People came from all over to buy things from her store. She was very proud of herself. She knew that if she worked hard and never gave up, she could make her dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her stuffed animals and her soft pillow. One day, Lily's mom gave her a sharp pencil to draw with. + +Lily was very excited to use the new pencil, but her mom warned her to be careful because it was sharp. "Okay, Mommy," Lily said. + +Lily started to draw a picture of her favorite animal, a nice kitty. But then she accidentally poked her finger with the sharp pencil. Ouch! It hurt a lot. + +Lily's mom came over to see what happened. "I told you to be careful, Lily. Sharp things can hurt us. Always listen to grown-ups when they give you warnings," she said. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. From then on, she always remembered to listen to her mom and be safe around sharp things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles. One day, Timmy saw a sweet motorcycle in a store. He wanted it so badly. + +Timmy asked his mommy, "Can we buy that sweet motorcycle?" + +Mommy said, "No, Timmy. We don't have enough money." + +Timmy was sad. He really wanted that motorcycle. But he knew he couldn't have it right now. + +A few days later, Timmy and his mommy were driving in their car. They saw a man on a motorcycle who had crashed. Timmy's mommy stopped the car and they helped the man. Timmy saw that the man was hurt and needed help. + +After they helped the man, Timmy said, "Mommy, I don't need a motorcycle. I'm happy driving with you." Timmy learned that helping others is more important than having things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and take baths in the shower. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help solve a puzzle. + +Lily was very helpful and tried her best to put the puzzle pieces together. She was so happy when she solved the puzzle and showed it to her mommy. + +After playing with her toys, Lily took a shower to get clean. She loved feeling the warm water on her skin and using her favorite shampoo. + +Lily went to bed that night feeling proud of herself for being so helpful and solving the puzzle. She couldn't wait to play with her toys and take another shower the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special plate that she loved to eat her dinner on every night. One day, she accidentally locked it in a mysterious box and couldn't get it out. She tried and tried, but the box wouldn't open. + +Lily asked her mommy for help, but even she couldn't unlock the box. They both wondered what could be inside the mysterious box that was so important to keep locked up. + +Finally, after many attempts, Lily's daddy came home and was able to unlock the box. They were all so happy to see the special plate again and Lily was relieved to be able to eat her dinner on it once more. From that day on, they made sure to keep the plate in a safe place where it wouldn't accidentally get locked away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and jumping in puddles. One day, Lily's mom told her to put on her sweater because it was getting cold outside. Lily didn't want to wear her sweater because it was itchy and uncomfortable. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the park. While they were playing, Lily's mom got a call from her friend. Lily overheard her mom say that she was going to surprise Lily with a new, thoughtful present. Lily wondered what the present could be. + +The next day, Lily's mom gave her a present. It was a soft, cozy sweater that was perfect for jumping in puddles. Lily was so happy and grateful for her mom's thoughtful gift. She gave her mom a big hug and said, "Thank you for my new sweater, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, Whiskers found a big scale in the garden. He thought it was fun to jump on it and see how much he weighed. + +Suddenly, Whiskers saw a butterfly and chased after it. The butterfly flew into a bush and Whiskers followed. But when he got inside, he saw a printer hidden behind some leaves! Whiskers had never seen a printer before, but he knew it was something special. + +He jumped on the printer and accidentally hit a button. Suddenly, the printer started to print out a picture of Whiskers! Whiskers was so surprised and happy that he meowed loudly. From that day on, Whiskers loved to play near the printer and watch it print out pictures of his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived on a ranch. He was very strong and could roar very loud. One day, he met a little bird who was very poor and didn't have a home. + +The lion asked the bird, "Why are you so sad?" + +The little bird replied, "I don't have a home. I am poor." + +The lion felt sorry for the little bird and said, "You can stay with me on my ranch. I will protect you." + +The little bird was very happy and thanked the lion. From that day on, they lived together on the ranch and the lion would roar to scare away any danger. They became the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and watch the stars twinkle. One night, she saw a comet shooting across the sky. + +"Wow, look at that!" she said to her mom. "What is it?" + +"That's a comet," her mom replied. "It's like a shooting star." + +Lily watched the comet until it disappeared. Then she asked her mom, "Is it safe up there?" + +"Yes, it's safe," her mom said. "But things can change up in space. That's why we have to be careful." + +Lily nodded and snuggled up next to her mom. She felt safe and happy as they watched the stars together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a regular routine every day. He would wake up, eat breakfast, and play with his toys. One day, Timmy's friend Sally came over to play. + +While they were playing, Sally suddenly sneezed. "Bless you!" said Timmy. "Thank you," said Sally. "I think I have a cold. My brain feels all fuzzy." + +Timmy didn't know what that meant, but he knew that when he had a cold, his head didn't feel good either. "Do you want some juice?" asked Timmy. "Yes, please," said Sally. + +After they drank their juice, they continued to play. Timmy was happy that he could help his friend feel better. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always have juice on hand in case anyone needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a lizard on the ground. The lizard was green and had a long tail. + +Lily wanted to catch the lizard, so she called out to her friend Tommy. "Tommy, come help me gather the lizard!" she said. Tommy came over and they tried to catch the lizard, but it was too quick for them. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. "I know how to make the lizard come to us!" she said. "We can sing a popular lizard song!" Tommy thought this was a great idea, so they started to sing. + +After a few minutes, the lizard came out from its hiding spot. Lily and Tommy were so happy! They gently caught the lizard and put it in a box. "We did it!" Lily said. "We gathered the lizard!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong horse named Charlie. Charlie loved to run and play in the fields. One day, Charlie was running so fast that he didn't see a turn in the road. He ran right into a fence and hurt his leg. + +"Stop, Charlie! Are you okay?" asked his friend, a little bird named Tweetie. + +"I hurt my leg. It's not strong anymore," replied Charlie sadly. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you. Let's turn around and go back to the barn," said Tweetie. + +Tweetie helped Charlie walk back to the barn. The farmer saw that Charlie was hurt and called the veterinarian. The veterinarian gave Charlie some medicine and soon his leg was strong again. + +"Thank you, Tweetie. You are a good friend. I promise to stop and look where I am going from now on," said Charlie. + +And from that day on, Charlie was always careful and never ran into anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was a very thin bird who loved to fly. One day, Tweety decided to try something new. He wanted to fly higher than he ever had before. + +Tweety flew up and up, flapping his wings as fast as he could. He could feel the wind rushing past him and it made him feel very excited. Suddenly, Tweety saw a big cloud in front of him. He had never flown through a cloud before, but he decided to try it. + +As Tweety flew into the cloud, he felt a little scared. It was very dark and he couldn't see where he was going. But then, something amazing happened. Tweety saw a rainbow! It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He flew through the rainbow and felt very happy. + +From that day on, Tweety loved to try new things when he flew. He knew that sometimes he might feel scared, but he also knew that he might discover something wonderful, like the rainbow he had seen. And so, Tweety continued to fly higher and higher, always looking for new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a beautiful purple flower that she wanted to pick. But when she reached for it, she fell into a trap! + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "I'm stuck in this trap!" + +Just then, her mom heard her cries for help and came running. "Don't worry, Lily," said her mom. "I'll get you out of there." + +Lily was so happy to be free from the trap. "I love you, Mommy," she said. + +From that day on, Lily was careful to watch out for traps when she played outside. And she always remembered how much her mommy loved her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play football with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to tidy up his room. Timmy didn't want to tidy up his room because he wanted to play football with his friends. + +But then, Timmy's dad came in and said, "Timmy, you need to solve this problem. You can't play football until your room is tidy." So, Timmy decided to tidy up his room. It took him a little while, but he did it! + +Afterwards, Timmy felt very proud of himself for solving the problem. He went outside to play football with his friends and had a great time. Timmy learned that sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do in order to have fun later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cereal for breakfast every day. Her mommy always gave her a bowl to eat from. One day, Lily wanted to try something new. She asked her mommy for some spicy cereal. Her mommy said that spicy cereal might not fit well with her tummy. But Lily wanted to try it anyway. So, her mommy gave her a little bit of spicy cereal in her bowl. Lily took a bite and her mouth felt very hot! She quickly realized that her mommy was right and spicy cereal did not fit well with her tummy. From that day on, Lily stuck to her regular cereal and her mommy made sure to never give her anything too spicy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and she always had her finger in her mouth when she was nervous. One day, Lily's mom took her to a big talent show. Lily was so excited, but also a little fearful. She had never performed in front of so many people before. + +When it was Lily's turn to go on stage, she took a deep breath and started to sing. Her voice was beautiful, and everyone in the audience was clapping and cheering. Lily's mom was so proud of her that she decided to record the performance on her phone. + +After the show, Lily watched the video with her mom. She was so happy to see herself singing and dancing on stage. From that day on, Lily was no longer fearful of performing in front of others. She knew that she could do anything she set her mind to, as long as she believed in herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color with her crayons and make beautiful pictures. One day, she wanted to bake some cookies with her mom. She asked, "Mommy, can we bake cookies together?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, Lily. What kind of cookies do you want to bake?" + +Lily said, "I want to make chocolate chip cookies with my powerful mixing spoon!" + +But then, Lily's little brother, Max, came in and said, "I want to color with your crayons, Lily!" + +Lily got upset and said, "No, Max! These are MY crayons!" + +Mom saw the conflict and said, "Lily, it's okay to share your crayons with Max. And Max, you can help us bake cookies too!" + +So, they all worked together to bake delicious cookies and color beautiful pictures. And they all had fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, she saw her mommy carrying a big basket of prunes. + +Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she asked if she could carry some prunes too. Her mommy said yes, and gave her a small basket to carry. Lily was so happy to help! + +As they picked the prunes, they were very quiet because they didn't want to wake up the sleeping birds in the trees. When they were finished, Lily's mommy hugged her and said, "Thank you for being such a good helper!" + +Lily felt proud of herself for carrying the prunes and being so quiet. She knew that helping her mommy was the best feeling in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a flashlight that she loved to play with. One night, Lily was scared of the dark and needed her flashlight to feel safe. She turned it on and shined it all around her room. Suddenly, she saw a big spider on the wall and she shivered with fear. + +Lily's mommy came in and saw her sad face. She asked what was wrong and Lily showed her the spider. Her mommy took a tissue and gently picked up the spider and took it outside. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy tight. From that night on, Lily wasn't scared of the dark anymore because she knew her mommy would always be there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mommy. While they were walking, Lily found a soft teddy bear on the ground. She was very happy and showed it to her mommy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a man on a motorcycle. The man was driving very fast and didn't stop when he saw Lily and her mommy. They were very scared and Lily's mommy told her to always be careful and look both ways before crossing the street. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful and pay attention to our surroundings. We never know when something unexpected might happen. And if we find something that doesn't belong to us, we should try to find the owner and give it back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and pick flowers from the garden. One day, as she was playing, a kind old lady walked up to her and gave her a message. The message was in a little envelope and Lily felt excited to open it. + +But before she could, she started to feel uncomfortable. Her tummy hurt and she didn't feel like playing anymore. She decided to go home and rest. When she got home, her mom asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the message and how it made her feel uncomfortable. + +Her mom opened the envelope and read the message. It said that Lily's favorite park was going to be closed for a few days for some repairs. Her mom explained this to her and Lily felt better. She knew that she would be able to play at the park again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy was a nice bunny who loved to play and eat carrots. One day, Fluffy saw a razor on the ground. Fluffy didn't know what a razor was, so he picked it up and played with it. Suddenly, Fluffy accidentally cut himself with the razor. Fluffy regretted playing with the razor. + +Fluffy's mommy saw the cut and took him to the doctor. The doctor said that Fluffy needed a bandage and some medicine. Fluffy felt sad because he didn't want to be hurt. Fluffy's mommy told him that he should never play with sharp things like razors. + +Fluffy learned his lesson and promised to never play with dangerous things again. From that day on, Fluffy was fair to himself and kept himself safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his kite on sunny days. He would run around and watch his kite fly high in the sky. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they needed to go to the store to buy some groceries. Timmy didn't want to go because he wanted to play with his kite. But his mom said they had to go, so Timmy reluctantly went with her. + +When they got to the store, Timmy saw a clear plastic bag that would be perfect for storing his kite. He asked his mom if they could buy it, and she said yes. Timmy was happy because he knew his kite would be safe and protected in the bag. + +Later that day, Timmy went outside to play with his kite. He remembered how his mom had taught him to always take care of his things and store them properly. Timmy felt proud that he had listened to his mom and learned to take care of his things. The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of your things and store them properly so they last a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved cookies very much. One day, she went to her mom and requested a cookie. Her mom smiled and gave her a yummy cookie to eat. + +Lily was very happy and took a big bite of the cookie. It was so delicious! She felt very shy and didn't want anyone to see her eating it. So, she went to her room and ate the cookie all by herself. + +After she finished the cookie, Lily felt very happy and content. She realized that sometimes it's okay to be shy and enjoy things by yourself. From then on, she always requested a cookie whenever she wanted one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to ride the bus with her mommy. Lily was so excited to ride the big bus with all the other people. She held her mommy's hand tightly as they got on the bus. + +But then, Lily dropped her toy on the ground. She tried to pick it up, but the bus was moving too much. She got frustrated and started to cry. Her mommy asked her what was wrong, and Lily said she dropped her toy. + +Her mommy told her not to worry, and that they would get her toy back when they got off the bus. Lily stopped crying and smiled. She was happy again, knowing that her toy was safe and that she was riding the big bus with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. Suddenly, a big storm came and scared them. They ran back to Lily's house. + +Lily's mom saw how pale they were and asked, "What happened?" + +Lily said, "The storm scared us. We heard the thunder and saw the lightning." + +Her mom said, "It's okay. Let's go inside and rub your arms to make you feel better." + +Lily's friends felt better after her mom rubbed their arms. They played games inside until the storm was over. From that day on, they knew that they could always go to Lily's house when there was a storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tree with many branches. The bird loved to play and fly around the branches. One day, the bird saw a dead branch. The bird didn't like the dead branch because it was not safe to play on. + +As time passed, the dead branch started to increase in number. The little bird was sad because there were fewer branches to play on. The bird tried to warn the other animals in the forest, but they didn't listen. + +One day, a big storm came and the dead branches fell from the tree. The little bird was very scared and got hurt. The other animals tried to help the bird, but it was too late. The little bird had passed away. From that day on, the animals in the forest learned to listen to each other and take care of their home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and make colorful pictures. One day, Lily woke up and saw that it was a gloomy day outside. She didn't feel very happy. + +Lily's mom asked her, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "I don't like the gloomy day outside. It makes me sad." Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can make our own sunshine inside. Let's paint something bright and happy!" + +Lily's face lit up and she blinked with excitement. She grabbed her paintbrush and started to make a beautiful picture with lots of colors. As she painted, she felt happier and happier. When she finished, she showed her mom the painting and said, "Look, Mommy! We made our own sunshine!" Her mom smiled and hugged her, "Yes, we did. And it's all thanks to you, my little artist." +One day, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play. She had a sock that was enormous and she liked to wear it on her hand like a puppet. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They were playing hide and seek when suddenly, Lily's sock fell off her hand and got lost. + +Lily was sad because she loved her enormous sock. Her friends tried to help her find it, but they couldn't. They looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily started to cry because she didn't know what to do without her sock. + +But then, one of Lily's friends had an idea. They went to the lost and found box at the park and there it was - Lily's enormous sock! She was so happy and hugged her friend. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her sock close to her so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on a car ride with her mommy and daddy. They drove past a big sign with lots of pictures on it. It was called a billboard. + +Lily asked, "What is that big sign?" + +Her daddy said, "It's a billboard. It shows pictures and words to tell people about things they can buy or places they can go." + +Lily looked at the billboard for a while, but it was too far away to see the pictures clearly. She said, "I can't see it very well. Can we order it to come closer?" + +Her mommy laughed and said, "No, sweetie. We can't order a billboard to move. But maybe we can find one that's closer so we can see it better." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and learning new things every day. One day, her mommy and daddy told her that they were going to take her to a big and beautiful place called a university. + +Lily was very excited, but when they got there, she saw that everything was very expensive. She saw people with fancy clothes and shiny cars. She felt sad because she thought she could never go to a university because it was too expensive. + +But then, her mommy and daddy told her that if she worked hard in school and never gave up, she could go to university too. Lily felt happy and promised to work hard. She knew that if she tore down any obstacles in her way, she could achieve anything she wanted. + +The moral of the story is that even if something seems too expensive or hard to reach, if you work hard and never give up, you can achieve your dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very sick and his owner took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a kind person who knew how to take care of sick animals. + +Max was very scared because he didn't know what was wrong with him. The veterinarian gave him some medicine and told his owner to serve it to him every day. + +After a few days, Max started feeling better. He was so happy and grateful to the mysterious veterinarian who helped him. From that day on, Max and his owner visited the veterinarian regularly to make sure he was healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was very small and it was inside a sack. The sack was brown and made of paper. The seed was all alone in the sack and felt very lonely. + +One day, the sack was opened and the little seed was taken out. It was put into the ground and covered with dirt. The seed was happy because it could finally grow. It grew into a big plant with green leaves and a pretty flower. The plant was no longer lonely because it had many friends around it. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. He had fur that was not pretty, it was ugly. One day, the fox saw a flower. He wanted to smell it, but he could not reach it. So, he asked his friend to help him. His friend had a spray bottle. The friend sprayed the flower and the fox could smell it. The fox was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a town with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's friend Tommy came to her house. + +Tommy said, "Lily, can I lend your toy car for a while?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, Tommy. But be serious and take good care of it. It's my favorite toy." + +Tommy promised to take good care of the toy car and went back to his house. After a few hours, Tommy returned the toy car to Lily. + +"Thank you, Tommy. You kept your promise and returned my toy car. You are a good friend," Lily said. + +Tommy smiled and said, "I know. That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, but one day he ran out of fuel for them. He went to his mom and asked, "Mommy, can you give me more fuel for my cars please?". + +His mom said, "Sure, Timmy. But mind your toys and don't make a mess." + +Timmy was happy and ran back to his room. He saw a bright red car and filled it with fuel. He then raced it around his room, making car noises and having a lot of fun. Suddenly, his little sister came in and said, "Can I play too, Timmy?". + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, you can play with this green car. It needs fuel too." Together, they played with their cars until it was time for dinner. Timmy was happy to have shared his toys with his sister and thanked his mom for the fuel. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses, but she had a problem. One day, she lost the pin that held her dress together. She looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was very sad because she couldn't wear her favorite dress without the pin. She asked her mom if she had another pin, but her mom said there were no pins available. Lily didn't know what to do. + +Then, she had an idea. She decided to sign a picture for her mom instead. She drew a beautiful picture of a flower and wrote "I love you" underneath. When her mom saw it, she was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily realized that sometimes when things don't go as planned, there are other ways to make someone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Emma hid so well that nobody could find her. The game had to pause because Emma was hidden so well. + +Lily started to feel sad because she wanted to keep playing. She asked her friends to help her find Emma, but nobody could find her. Lily started to think that Emma didn't want to play with them anymore. + +Then Lily had an idea. She started to call out Emma's name and asked her to come out. Emma heard Lily's voice and came out of her hiding spot. Lily realized that Emma just wanted to have fun and hide well, but she didn't want to make anyone sad. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things can be hidden, but it's important to keep looking and never give up. And if someone is missing, it's always a good idea to pause and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He was very intelligent and knew how to get food. One day, he went to a farm and saw a chicken. The chicken was sleeping, so the fox quietly went near the chicken. Suddenly, the chicken woke up and saw the fox. The chicken was scared and tried to run away, but the fox was faster. The chicken couldn't stay safe from the fox. + +The fox caught the chicken and took it away. The chicken was very sad and wished it had stayed awake. From that day on, the chicken never slept during the day. But it was too late, the fox had already taken the chicken away. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to drive his car. He had a big jug of water in the back seat. One day, he was driving on a bumpy road and the jug fell over. Water spilled everywhere and the man got very wet. He said, "That was stupid of me to not put the jug in a safe spot." From then on, he always made sure the jug was secure before he started to drive. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz wanted to build a big hive for all his friends. Buzz flew around looking for the perfect spot to build his hive. He found a distant meadow with lots of flowers and decided to build his hive there. + +Buzz worked hard all day and finally finished building his hive. He was very proud of himself and invited all his friends to come live with him. But one day, a big storm came and destroyed Buzz's hive. Buzz was very sad and didn't know what to do. He said to his friend, "My hive is gone. What should I do now?" + +His friend replied, "Let's build a new hive together. We can do it!" But Buzz didn't want to build another hive. He was too sad and just wanted to fly away. So, Buzz flew away and never came back. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved books and always searched for new ones to read. One day, she went to the bookshelf to find a new story to read. She searched and searched until she found a book about a lucky rabbit. + +Lily was so excited to read about the lucky rabbit that she ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, I found a lucky book about a rabbit!" Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great story. Why don't you go read it?" + +Lily ran back to the bookshelf and snuggled up with her lucky book about the rabbit. She read and read until she fell asleep with the book in her arms. From that day on, Lily always felt lucky when she read her favorite books. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pizza and ice cream. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big board to draw on. Timmy was so happy and started to draw a picture of his favorite pizza. + +As Timmy was drawing, he noticed that his crayons were running out of color. He didn't want to be dishonest, so he told his mom that he needed more crayons. His mom was proud of Timmy for being honest and gave him some new crayons to finish his picture. + +When Timmy was finished, he showed his mom his drawing of the pizza. His mom was so impressed and told Timmy that he was a great artist. Timmy was so happy and went back to eating his pizza and ice cream. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she and her mommy went to the subway to ride the train. Lily loved the subway because it was fast and fun. + +While they were waiting for the train, Lily saw a dog. The dog was very alert and barked loudly. Lily wanted to pet the dog, but her mommy disagreed. "No, Lily. We don't know that dog. It's not safe," her mommy said. + +Lily was sad, but she understood. Suddenly, she heard a man talking on his phone. He was saying that the subway was closed. Lily's mommy was surprised and asked the man if it was true. The man nodded and said, "Yes, the subway is closed. There's a problem on the tracks." + +Lily was happy because she didn't want to ride the subway anymore. She and her mommy walked home instead. On the way, they saw the same dog again. This time, the dog was not barking anymore. Lily smiled and said, "Look, mommy! The dog is not alert anymore." Her mommy smiled back and said, "Yes, Lily. You're right." +Once upon a time, there was a shy soldier. He didn't talk much to his friends. One day, he saw a bunny hop by. The bunny was so cute! The soldier wanted to be friends with the bunny, but he was too shy to say hello. + +The bunny noticed the soldier and went over to say hi. The soldier was surprised! They became friends and hopped around together. The soldier was no longer shy. + +From then on, the soldier and the bunny played together every day. They hopped and hopped until the sun went down. The soldier was so happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a great big fox. He had a fluffy tail and pointy ears. One day, he went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big rock and decided to climb it. He felt very proud when he got to the top. Suddenly, the rock started to shake and the fox fell off! He wasn't hurt, but he learned that it's important to be careful when you're climbing. +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 found a cool rope on the ground. They picked it up and started to play with it. + +Timmy said, "Let's open the rope and see what's inside." His friends agreed and they started to pull on the rope. Suddenly, the rope opened up and a surprise popped out! + +Timmy and his friends were so happy and they played with the cool surprise all day long. They couldn't wait to find more cool things to open and play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a butterfly flying around and she tried to catch it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw her trying to catch the butterfly and said, "Lily, you shouldn't catch the butterfly. It needs to fly free in the light." + +Lily thought about what Timmy said and realized she was being selfish. She said, "You're right, Timmy. I hope the butterfly finds happiness and freedom." + +Timmy smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily." They played together and watched the butterfly fly away in the light. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben loved to hug his friends, but he didn't have a license to do so. One day, Ben saw his friend Timmy walking in the forest. Ben ran up to Timmy and gave him a great big hug. + +Timmy said, "Ben, you can't hug me without a license. It's not safe." + +Ben felt sad and didn't know what to do. He went to his other friends and asked them what he should do. They told him he should go to the town hall and get a license to hug. + +So, Ben went to the town hall and got his hug license. Now, he could hug his friends without any worry. Ben was so happy that he hugged all of his friends and they all hugged him back. They all lived happily ever after. The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many other kids at the park. Some of them have toys too. + +Tom sees a big truck on the grass. He wants to play with it. He runs to the truck and grabs it. But another boy is holding the truck. He is angry. He says, "Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" + +Mia sees Tom and the boy. She wants to help Tom. She has a network of strings and beads. She made it with her mom. She thinks it is pretty. She runs to the boy and says, "Look, I have a network. Do you want to trade? You can have my network and Tom can have your truck." + +The boy looks at the network. He likes the colors and the shapes. He says, "OK, I will trade. But only for a little while. Then I want my truck back." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They trade the toys with the boy. They say, "Thank you!" They play with the truck and the network. They have fun. + +Their moms watch them from a bench. They are proud of their kids. They smile and wave. They are not distant. They are close. They are friends too. +Mark was a lonely boy. He had no friends to play with at school. He liked to draw and read, but the other kids said he was boring. Mark wished he had someone to talk to and share his stories. + +One day, Mark saw a new girl in his class. Her name was Lisa. She had curly hair and a big smile. She sat next to Mark and said hello. Mark was shy, but he said hello back. Lisa asked him what he liked to do. Mark showed her his drawings and books. Lisa said they were cool and asked if she could see more. Mark was happy and nodded. + +At lunchtime, Mark and Lisa went to the cafeteria. They got their trays and looked for a place to sit. The other kids ignored them or made fun of them. Mark felt sad and angry. Lisa said, "Don't worry, Mark. They are mean and silly. We don't need them. We have each other." + +Mark and Lisa found a quiet corner and sat down. They ate their food and talked about their favorite things. Mark told Lisa about his dream of being a writer. Lisa told Mark about her dream of being a chef. They laughed and joked and had fun. Mark felt a warm feeling in his chest. He said, "Lisa, you are my friend. You make me happy." + +Lisa smiled and said, "Mark, you are my friend too. You are smart and kind. You make me happy too." She reached for her cookie and broke it in half. She gave one half to Mark and said, "Here, this is for you. I want to share with you. You are my best friend." + +Mark took the cookie and said, "Thank you, Lisa. This is for you too. I want to share with you. You are my best friend too." He gave her a hug and said, "You know what? I'm not lonely anymore. I have you." + +Lisa hugged him back and said, "Me too, Mark. I'm not lonely anymore. I have you." They ate their cookies and smiled. They were happy. They were friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big grape vine that grew on the fence. They liked to pick the grapes and eat them. They were sweet and juicy. + +One day, they saw a new flower on the vine. It was white and pretty. They wanted to smell it. + +"Look, Ben, a flower!" Anna said. + +"Can we smell it?" Ben asked. + +They went closer to the flower. But when they touched it, it made a loud pop. The flower was not a flower. It was a balloon. + +"Whoa!" Anna and Ben said. + +They heard a laugh from behind the fence. It was their grandpa. He had tied the balloon to the vine as a joke. + +"Got you, kids!" Grandpa said. + +"Grandpa, that was not nice!" Anna said. + +"Grandpa, that was funny!" Ben said. + +Grandpa came over the fence and hugged them. He gave them each a real flower. They were red and yellow. They smelled good. + +"Sorry, kids, I was just having fun. Do you forgive me?" Grandpa said. + +"Yes, Grandpa, we forgive you. But why did you do that?" Anna said. + +"Well, I wanted to teach you something. Do you know what this flower is?" Grandpa said, pointing to the red and yellow one. + +"No, Grandpa, what is it?" Ben said. + +"It is a tulip. It is a special flower that blooms only in spring. It means that winter is over and summer is coming. It is a sign of hope and joy." Grandpa said. + +"Wow, Grandpa, that is cool. How do you know that?" Anna said. + +"Because I am old and wise, my dear. I have seen many springs and many tulips. And I want you to remember this: always look for the real flowers in life, not the fake ones. They will make you happy and grateful." Grandpa said. + +"Thank you, Grandpa, you are very wise. We love you and we love the tulips." Anna and Ben said. + +They hugged Grandpa and smelled the tulips. They felt happy and grateful. They learned something new from Grandpa. They also learned to be careful with the grape vine. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big swamp near their house. They wanted to explore it and look for frogs and bugs. + +"Let's go to the swamp!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find some treasures!" + +"OK, but be careful. The swamp is wet and muddy and smelly," Lila said. "And don't go too far from the house." + +They put on their boots and hats and ran to the swamp. They saw some green plants and brown water and heard some croaks and buzzes. They jumped and splashed and laughed. + +"Look, I found a frog!" Ben said, holding a slimy creature in his hand. "He is green and bumpy and has big eyes." + +"Wow, he is cool! Can I hold him?" Lila said, reaching for the frog. + +But the frog did not like being held. He wriggled and jumped out of Ben's hand. He landed on Lila's head and made her scream. + +"Get him off me! Get him off me!" Lila said, shaking her head and dropping her hat. + +Ben tried to catch the frog, but he was too fast. He hopped away into the swamp. + +"Come back, frog! Come back!" Ben said, running after him. + +But the swamp was deep and sticky. Ben got stuck in the mud and could not move. He felt wet and cold and scared. + +"Lila, help me! Help me!" Ben said, crying. + +Lila heard Ben's cry and ran to him. She saw him in the mud and felt sorry for him. + +"Ben, don't cry. I will help you," Lila said, grabbing his hand. + +But Lila was weak and small. She could not pull Ben out of the mud. She felt tired and sad. + +"Ben, I can't help you. I am too weak. I am sorry," Lila said, letting go of his hand. + +Ben felt alone and hopeless. He wished he had never gone to the swamp. He wished he had listened to Lila. + +"Lila, I am sorry. I was silly. I should have quit when you said so. I don't want to play in the swamp anymore. I want to go home," Ben said, sobbing. + +Lila felt bad for Ben. She wanted to go home too. She looked around and saw a big stick. She had an idea. + +"Ben, don't give up. I have an idea. Look, there is a big stick. Maybe we can use it to get out of the mud," Lila said, picking up the stick. + +She gave one end of the stick to Ben and held the other end. She told him to push the stick into the mud and use it to lift himself up. She also told him to kick his legs and move his arms. + +"Ben, try to use the stick to get out of the mud. Kick your legs and move your arms. I will pull you from here. You can do it!" Lila said, encouraging him. + +Ben did what Lila said. He pushed the stick into the mud and lifted himself up. He kicked his legs and moved his arms. He felt the mud loosen and the stick move. He felt Lila pull him from the other end. + +"Ben, you are doing great! Keep going! You are almost out!" Lila said, pulling harder. + +Ben kept going. He felt the mud release him and the stick pull him. He felt Lila's hand grab his arm. He felt the dry ground under his feet. + +"Ben, you did it! You are out of the mud! You are safe!" Lila said, hugging him. + +Ben hugged Lila back. He felt happy and relieved. He thanked Lila for helping him. He apologized for being silly. He said he loved her. + +"Lila, thank you for helping me. I am sorry for being silly. I love you," Ben said, smiling. + +Lila smiled back. She said she loved him too. She said they should go home and clean up. She said they should never play in the swamp again. + +"Ben, I love you too. Let's go home and clean up. Let's never play in the swamp again," Lila said, nodding. + +They held hands and walked back to their house. They saw their mom waiting for them. She looked angry and worried. She saw them covered in mud and smelled them. She scolded them for playing in the swamp. She told them to go to the bathroom and wash up. She said they were lucky they were not hurt. + +"Ben and Lila, what have you done? Why did you play in the swamp? Don't you know it is dangerous and dirty? Go to the bathroom and wash up. You are lucky you +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad have a surprise for them. They give them a big box with a bow. Lily and Ben open the box. They see two thick books with pictures and words. They are story books. + +"Wow, thank you, Mom and Dad!" Lily and Ben say. They hug Mom and Dad. They love books. They want to read them. + +Mom and Dad smile. They are proud of Lily and Ben. They say, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. We hope you enjoy the books. They have many stories for you to learn and imagine." + +Lily and Ben sit on the couch. They open the books. They look at the pictures. They try to read the words. They ask Mom and Dad to help them. They listen to the stories. They are very happy. They have a wonderful birthday. +Lily was a furry bear who loved honey. She liked to climb trees and find honeycombs in the branches. One day, she saw a big honeycomb high up in a tree. She wanted to get it and eat it. + +She climbed the tree and reached for the honeycomb. But it was too far. She stretched and stretched, but she could not touch it. She tried to balance on a thin branch, but it was wobbly. She was afraid to fall. + +"Help me, please!" she called to her friend, Max, who was a bird. Max flew over and saw Lily on the tree. He saw the honeycomb too. + +"Don't worry, Lily, I will help you," he said. "But you have to be careful. The branch is not strong. You have to stay still and wait for me." + +Max flew to the honeycomb and pecked at it with his beak. He made a hole and some honey dripped out. He flew back to Lily and gave her some honey in his beak. + +"Here you go, Lily, some honey for you," he said. "But don't eat too much. We have to share with the other bees. They worked hard to make the honey." + +Lily licked the honey from Max's beak. It was sweet and sticky. She smiled and thanked him. + +"Thank you, Max, you are a good friend," she said. "The honey is yummy. But you are right. We have to share with the other bees. They are nice too." + +Lily and Max ate some more honey and then flew down from the tree. They left some honey for the bees and went to play in the forest. They were happy and full. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat their meal. But Mom was busy. She had to work on her laptop. + +"Mom, can we have our meal now?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. I have to finish this email. It will only take a few minutes," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom waited. They played with their toys. They looked at their books. They sang a song. But they were still hungry. + +"Mom, we are very hungry. Can we have our meal now?" Tom asked. + +"Almost done, honey. I just have to send this file. It will only take a few seconds," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom waited some more. They were bored. They saw a big bowl of fruit on the table. It looked yummy. + +"Look, Tom. There is fruit. Can we have some?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Mom said to wait for our meal. But maybe one piece won't hurt," Tom said. + +They sneaked to the table. They each took a banana. They peeled it and ate it. It was sweet and soft. + +"Yum, this is good. Let's have another one," Lily said. + +"OK, but be quick. Mom might see us," Tom said. + +They each took another banana. They peeled it and ate it. It was good too. + +"Wow, these are the best bananas ever. Let's have one more," Lily said. + +"Are you sure? There are only two left. Mom might get mad," Tom said. + +"No, she won't. She is busy. She won't notice. Come on, it's our last one," Lily said. + +They each took the last banana. They peeled it and ate it. It was the best of all. + +"Ah, that was so good. I'm not hungry anymore. Are you?" Lily asked. + +"No, I'm full. But what if Mom asks for a banana? What will we say?" Tom asked. + +They looked at the bowl. It was empty. There were no bananas left. They had eaten them all. + +"Oh no, we ate all the bananas. Mom will be angry. What will we do?" Lily asked. + +"I have an idea. Let's hide the peels. Then Mom won't know we ate them," Tom said. + +They gathered the peels. They ran to their room. They opened their closet. They threw the peels inside. They closed the door. + +"There, we did it. Now Mom won't find out. Let's go back to the table and act normal," Tom said. + +They went back to the table. They pretended to play with their toys. They waited for Mom. + +Mom finished her work. She closed her laptop. She smiled at Lily and Tom. + +"OK, kids. I'm done. Sorry for making you wait. Let's have our meal now. How about some fruit? I have some bananas for you," Mom said. + +She went to the table. She looked at the bowl. It was empty. There were no bananas. + +"Hey, where are the bananas? They were here a minute ago. Did they vanish?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt guilty. They didn't know what to say. They hoped Mom wouldn't open the closet. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the park. They had a group of dolls and cars and trucks. They liked to make up stories and pretend they were on adventures. + +But then, a big boy came and took some of their toys. He said they were his now and he ran away. Anna and Ben were sad and angry. They wanted their toys back. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Ben shouted. "Those are our toys! Give them back!" + +The big boy laughed and said, "No, they are mine. I like them. You are too small and silly to play with them. Go away!" + +Anna and Ben did not go away. They followed the big boy to his house. They saw him put their toys in a box and lock it. He was very selfish. He did not share or care. + +Anna and Ben had an idea. They waited until the big boy went inside. Then, they climbed over the fence and sneaked to the box. They found a stick and used it to open the lock. They rescued their toys and put them in a bag. + +They were very happy and proud. They ran back to the park with their toys. They hugged each other and said, "We did it! We got our toys back! We are a good team!" + +They continued to play with their toys and have fun. They were not selfish. They shared and cared. They were good friends. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted on paper, on walls, on boxes. She was a painter. + +One day, Lily found a big door in the hall. It was locked. She wondered what was behind it. She asked her mom. + +"Mom, what is in there?" Lily pointed at the door. + +"That is dad's office. He works in there. He has many papers and books and things. You cannot go in there, Lily. It is not for painting." Mom said. + +Lily nodded. But she was curious. She wanted to see dad's office. She wanted to paint in there. + +When mom was busy, Lily sneaked to the hall. She saw the key on the table. She took it and ran to the door. She put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened. + +Lily smiled. She went inside. She saw many papers and books and things. She saw a big desk and a chair. She saw a window and a lamp. She saw a wall with no pictures. + +Lily thought the wall was too plain. She wanted to make it pretty. She took her colors and brushes. She started to paint on the wall. She painted flowers and trees and animals and stars. She painted with red and blue and yellow and green. She was happy. + +She did not hear dad coming. He had finished his work. He wanted to go to his office. He saw the door was open. He saw Lily painting on the wall. He saw his papers and books and things covered with paint. He was angry. + +"Lily! What are you doing? This is my office! You cannot paint in here! You made a big mess!" Dad shouted. + +Lily was scared. She dropped her brush. She looked at dad. She saw he was mad. She felt bad. + +"I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to see your office. I wanted to paint on the wall. I wanted to make it pretty." Lily said. + +Dad sighed. He looked at the wall. He saw the flowers and trees and animals and stars. He saw the red and blue and yellow and green. He saw Lily's eyes. + +He knew Lily liked to paint. He knew she was a painter. He knew she did not mean to make him angry. He knew he loved her. + +He hugged her. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry I shouted. You are a painter. You have a lot of talent. But you cannot paint in my office. It is not for painting. It is for working. You have to ask before you go in there. You have to respect my things. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I understand, dad. I'm sorry. I respect your things. I love you." + +Dad smiled. He said, "I love you too, Lily. Come on, let's clean up this mess. And then, maybe we can find a better place for you to paint. How about that?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, dad. That sounds good. Thank you." + +They cleaned up the mess. They locked the door. They went to find a better place for Lily to paint. They were happy. +Anna loves to draw. She has many colors and papers. She likes to make pictures of her family and friends. She wants to give them a gift. + +She draws a picture of her mom and dad. She draws a picture of her brother and sister. She draws a picture of her dog and cat. She draws a picture of her house and garden. She draws a picture of herself and her smile. + +She finishes her picture. She is happy. She puts her picture in a big envelope. She writes "To my family, I love you" on the envelope. She puts a sticker on the envelope. She runs to her mom and dad. She gives them the envelope. She says "This is a gift for you. I hope you like it." + +Her mom and dad open the envelope. They see the picture. They are happy. They hug Anna. They say "Thank you, Anna. This is a beautiful gift. We love it and we love you." + +Anna is happy. She hugs her mom and dad. She says "You are welcome. I love you too." She runs to her brother and sister. She shows them the picture. They are happy. They hug Anna. They say "Thank you, Anna. This is a nice gift. We love it and we love you." + +Anna is happy. She hugs her brother and sister. She says "You are welcome. I love you too." She runs to her dog and cat. She shows them the picture. They are happy. They lick Anna. They say "Woof, woof, meow, meow. Thank you, Anna. This is a fun gift. We love it and we love you." + +Anna is happy. She hugs her dog and cat. She says "You are welcome. I love you too." She looks at her picture. She is proud. She says "I made a gift for my family. They are happy. I am happy." +Anna likes to write. She has a big book and many colors. She writes her name, her mom's name, and her cat's name. She writes flowers, stars, and hearts. She is happy when she writes. + +One day, Anna wants to write a new word. She asks her mom, "Mom, how do you write love?" Her mom smiles and says, "Love is a very nice word, Anna. You write it like this: L-O-V-E." She shows Anna how to write the letters on a paper. + +Anna tries to write love. She writes L, then O, then V, then E. She looks at her word and says, "I did it, Mom! I wrote love!" Her mom hugs her and says, "You did very well, Anna. I love you very much." + +Anna wants to show her love to her cat. She takes her book and her colors and goes to find her cat. Her cat is sleeping on the sofa. Anna steps softly and puts her book next to her cat. She writes love with a bright pink color. She says, "I love you, cat. You are my friend." + +Her cat wakes up and sees Anna. He sees the book and the word. He purrs and rubs his head on Anna. He says, "Meow, meow, meow." Anna thinks he says, "I love you, too, Anna. You are my friend." She hugs her cat and says, "We are happy, cat. We have love." +Tom and Amy were twins. They liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big jar of sugar on the shelf. They wanted to taste it. + +"Let's get the sugar," Tom said. "It looks sweet and white." + +"But we are too small," Amy said. "We can't reach the shelf." + +Tom had an idea. He got a chair and pushed it to the shelf. He climbed on the chair and grabbed the jar. He was very happy. + +"Look, I got it!" he said. "Now we can have some sugar." + +He opened the jar and poured some sugar on his hand. He licked it. It was very sweet. He smiled. + +"Yum, yum, yum," he said. "This is good. Do you want some, Amy?" + +Amy nodded. She climbed on the chair too. She reached for the jar. But Tom did not want to share. He pulled the jar away from her. + +"No, it's mine!" he said. "You can't have any." + +Amy was angry. She pushed Tom. Tom pushed her back. They both lost their balance and fell off the chair. The jar of sugar fell too. It broke on the floor. Sugar spilled everywhere. It made a big mess. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the kitchen. She saw Tom and Amy on the floor. She saw the broken jar and the sugar. She was very mad. + +"What did you do?" she asked. "Why did you take the sugar? Why did you break the jar? Why did you make such a mess?" + +Tom and Amy were scared. They did not know what to say. They looked at each other. They felt sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they said. "We just wanted to taste the sugar. We did not mean to break the jar. We did not mean to make a mess." + +Mom sighed. She was still mad, but she loved Tom and Amy. She knew they were only curious. + +"Next time, ask me before you take something from the shelf," she said. "And be careful when you stand on the chair. You could get hurt. Now, help me clean up this mess. And no more sugar for you today. It's bad for your teeth." + +Tom and Amy nodded. They helped Mom clean up the sugar. They learned their lesson. They did not take things from the shelf without asking. And they did not fight over the sugar. They shared it with each other. They were good twins. +Lila and Ben love festivals. They like to see the big tents, the bright lights, the funny clowns and the yummy food. They always go with their mom and dad, who hold their hands and smile. + +One day, they go to a new festival. But this festival is not like the others. It is dull and sad. The tents are old and dirty, the lights are dim and flicker, the clowns are scary and mean, and the food is cold and hard. Lila and Ben do not like this festival at all. + +They want to go home, but they cannot find their mom and dad. They look around, but they only see strangers and shadows. They are scared and lost. They call for their mom and dad, but no one hears them. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Where are you?" Lila cries. + +"Shh, Lila, don't cry. Maybe they are in the next tent. Let's go and see." Ben says, trying to be brave. + +They walk to the next tent, hoping to see their mom and dad. But instead, they see a big cage with a lion inside. The lion is hungry and angry. It roars and jumps at the bars, trying to get out. Lila and Ben scream and run away, but it is too late. The lion breaks the cage and chases them. It catches them and bites them. Lila and Ben are no more. +Sam and Lily went to the museum with Mom and Dad. They saw many things, like big bones, shiny rocks, and old clothes. Sam liked the big bones best. He wanted to chew them like a dog. Lily liked the shiny rocks best. She wanted to wear them like a princess. + +"Can we touch them?" Sam asked Mom. + +"No, we can't," Mom said. "They are very old and fragile. We can only look at them." + +Sam was sad. He wanted to chew the big bones. He saw a sign that said "Do not touch". He did not know what it meant. He thought it meant "Please touch". + +When Mom and Dad were not looking, Sam ran to the big bones. He climbed on them and tried to chew them. They were very dry and hard. He did not like them. He made a face and spat them out. + +Lily saw Sam and ran to him. She wanted to stop him. She knew he was doing something bad. + +"Sam, no!" Lily shouted. "You can't chew the big bones! They are not for chewing!" + +But it was too late. Sam had chewed too hard. He broke one of the big bones. It fell to the floor and made a loud noise. Everyone in the museum heard it. They turned and looked at Sam and Lily. + +Mom and Dad ran to them. They were very angry and scared. They saw the broken bone and the sign. They knew Sam had done it. + +"Sam, what have you done?" Mom said. "You broke the big bone! You are in big trouble!" + +Sam was sorry. He did not mean to break the big bone. He did not know it was wrong. He started to cry. + +Lily was sorry too. She tried to help Sam. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Sam. I still love you. But you have to say sorry to the museum people. And you have to learn to read the signs. And you have to stop chewing things that are not food." + +Sam nodded. He said sorry to the museum people. He said sorry to Mom and Dad. He said he would learn to read the signs. He said he would stop chewing things that are not food. + +The museum people were nice. They said they understood. They said they would fix the big bone. They said they would not tell the police. They said they would give Sam and Lily a gift. They gave them each a book about the big bones and the shiny rocks. They said they hoped they would come back and learn more. + +Sam and Lily were happy. They thanked the museum people. They hugged Mom and Dad. They looked at their books. They learned the names of the big bones and the shiny rocks. They learned why they were old and fragile. They learned why they were not for chewing. + +They decided they liked the museum after all. But they still liked chewing. They asked Mom and Dad if they could have some gum. Mom and Dad smiled and said yes. They gave them some gum. They said it was for chewing. They said it was not old and fragile. They said it was not dry and hard. + +Sam and Lily chewed their gum. They liked it. They did not break it. They did not spit it out. They did not make a face. They smiled and said, "Yum!" +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they saw a big poster. It said: "Draw a picture of your favorite animal. Win a prize!" + +Tom and Sue wanted to win the prize. They asked their mom for paper and crayons. They started to draw. + +Tom drew a dog. He liked dogs. They were cute and friendly. He made the dog brown and black. He gave it a big smile and a wagging tail. + +Sue drew a cat. She liked cats. They were soft and smart. She made the cat white and gray. She gave it a small nose and long whiskers. + +They finished their pictures. They showed them to each other. + +"Look at my dog!" Tom said. "He is the best dog ever. He can run and bark and play." + +"Look at my cat!" Sue said. "She is the best cat ever. She can jump and meow and sleep." + +They looked at each other's pictures. They did not like them. + +"Your dog is stupid!" Sue said. "He looks like a cow. Dogs are not brown and black. They are yellow and white." + +"Your cat is stupid!" Tom said. "She looks like a mouse. Cats are not white and gray. They are orange and black." + +They got angry. They tore each other's pictures. They threw them on the floor. They started to cry. + +Their mom heard them. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the torn pictures and the sad faces. + +"What happened?" she asked. "Why are you crying?" + +"Tom said my cat is stupid!" Sue said. + +"Sue said my dog is stupid!" Tom said. + +Their mom shook her head. She picked up the pieces of paper. She put them together. + +"Look," she said. "Your pictures are not stupid. They are different. You both drew your favorite animals. You both did a good job. You should be proud of your pictures. And you should be nice to each other. You are friends." + +Tom and Sue looked at their mom. They looked at their pictures. They looked at each other. + +They felt sorry. They hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry, Sue," Tom said. "Your cat is not stupid. She is pretty." + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sue said. "Your dog is not stupid. He is happy." + +They smiled. They thanked their mom. They took their pictures to the poster. They hoped to win the prize. + +They learned to understand. They learned to respect. They learned to love. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park near their home. One day, they see a big building with many windows and doors. They want to know what is inside. + +"Let's go and look," Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful," Anna says. + +They hold hands and walk to the building. They pass a man who is carrying a bag of food. The food smells spicy and makes them hungry. + +"Hello, what are you doing?" the man asks. + +"We want to see the building," Tom says. + +"This is a school. It is where children learn and have fun," the man says. + +"Can we go inside?" Anna asks. + +"Sorry, no. The school is closed today. But you can come back another day and visit," the man says. + +"OK, thank you," Tom and Anna say. + +They wave goodbye to the man and go back to the park. They play on the swings and the slide. They have fun and forget about the building. They are happy. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big stick in the yard. Ben wanted to use it as a sword, but Sam wanted to use it as a fishing rod. They both pulled on the stick, trying to get it for themselves. + +"Let go, it's mine!" Ben shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Sam shouted back. + +They pulled harder and harder, until the stick broke in half with a loud snap. They both fell to the ground, holding their pieces of stick. They looked at each other, feeling sad and angry. + +"See what you did? You broke our stick!" Ben said. + +"No, you broke it! You were too greedy!" Sam said. + +They started to cry and yell at each other, forgetting about their game. + +Mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw the broken stick and the two boys. She shook her head and sighed. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"Ben and Sam broke the stick!" they both said at the same time, pointing at each other. + +Mom picked up the pieces of stick and looked at them. She saw that they were dry and brittle, and that they had ants crawling on them. + +"This stick was not good for playing. It was old and weak, and it had bugs on it. You should have left it alone, or thrown it away. Now you have nothing to play with, and you have hurt each other's feelings. Do you think that was a good choice?" she asked. + +Ben and Sam looked down and shook their heads. They felt sorry for what they had done. + +"No, Mom, it was a bad choice. We're sorry," they said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She gave them each a kiss and a band-aid for their scratches. + +"It's okay, boys. I'm glad you're sorry. But next time, you should share and take turns, or find something else to play with. There are many things in the yard that are better than a dry old stick. Look, there's a ball, a kite, a bucket, and a shovel. Why don't you go and have fun with them?" she suggested. + +Ben and Sam nodded and smiled. They thanked Mom and ran to the yard. They decided to play catch with the ball, and then fly the kite to the west, where the wind was blowing. They forgot about the stick and their fight, and had a good time together. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing and taking turns is better than fighting and breaking things. +Anna and Ben are playing with their cars on the floor. They like to make noises and race them around. Anna has a red car and Ben has a blue car. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Anna says. She zooms her car past Ben's car and makes it jump over a pillow. + +"No, my car is faster!" Ben says. He chases Anna's car and tries to catch it. He makes his car go over a book and a sock. + +They have fun playing with their cars until they hear a loud scream from the kitchen. They stop and look at each other. + +"What was that?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe it was Mommy or Daddy," Ben says. + +They get up and run to the kitchen. They see Mommy holding a cute baby in her arms. The baby has a pink hat and a yellow blanket. The baby is crying and screaming. + +"Mommy, what's wrong?" Anna asks. + +"Nothing's wrong, sweetie. This is your new sister, Lily. She's just hungry and tired. She needs some milk and a nap," Mommy says. + +"Can we see her?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, you can. Come here and say hello to Lily. She's your sister too," Mommy says. + +Anna and Ben go closer and look at Lily. She has small eyes and a tiny nose. She stops crying and looks at them. + +"Hi, Lily. I'm Anna. I'm your big sister," Anna says. + +"Hi, Lily. I'm Ben. I'm your big brother," Ben says. + +Lily smiles and makes a funny sound. Anna and Ben smile too. They think Lily is very cute. + +"Can we play with her?" Anna asks. + +"Not right now, honey. She needs to eat and sleep first. But you can give her a kiss and a hug. And later, you can help me take care of her and play with her," Mommy says. + +Anna and Ben give Lily a kiss and a hug. They are happy to have a new sister. They go back to their cars and play some more. They make a pass for Lily's car too. They want to share their toys with her. They love Lily very much. +Tom and Lily love to go to the park with Mom. They like to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing is to feed the ducks in the pond. Mom always brings a big bag of popcorn for them to share. + +One day, they saw a new duck in the pond. It was very colorful, with green, blue and purple feathers. It had a long neck and a funny beak. Tom and Lily wanted to give it some popcorn, but the duck was shy. It stayed far away from the other ducks and the children. + +Tom and Lily tried to get closer to the colorful duck. They threw some popcorn in the water, hoping it would come and eat. But the duck did not care about the popcorn. It liked to dive under the water and look for fish. It was very fast and good at diving. + +Tom and Lily were amazed by the duck's diving skills. They watched it go up and down, making bubbles and splashes. They clapped and cheered every time it came out of the water. They forgot about the popcorn and the other ducks. They only wanted to see the colorful duck dive. + +Mom smiled and took a picture of Tom and Lily and the colorful duck. She told them that the duck was called a kingfisher, and that it was very rare to see one in the park. She said they were lucky to have such a special friend. Tom and Lily agreed. They waved goodbye to the kingfisher and thanked it for the show. They hoped to see it again next time they went to the park. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and blocks. They always shared their toys and snacks. They said they would get married when they grew up. + +One day, a new boy came to their class. His name was Max. He had curly hair and blue eyes. He brought a big truck with him. He said it was his favorite toy. + +Ben wanted to play with Max and his truck. He thought it looked fun and cool. He asked Max if he could join him. Max said yes and smiled. He gave Ben a remote control to make the truck move. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with Ben. She did not like Max or his truck. She thought they were boring and loud. She tried to talk to Ben, but he ignored her. He only looked at Max and his truck. + +Lily said to Ben, "Ben, why are you ignoring me? We are best friends. We are going to get married. Don't you remember?" + +Ben said to Lily, "Lily, stop being silly. We are not going to get married. We are just kids. Max is my new friend. He has a cool truck. You can't play with us. Go away." + +Lily felt hurt and lonely. She did not understand why Ben changed. She did not want to lose him. She did not want to play with anyone else. She ran away and cried. She wished Ben would come back to her. She wished Max was unknown. +Sara and Ben are squirrels. They live in a big tree with their mom and dad. They like to play and run in the forest. They also like to find nuts and eat them. Nuts are yummy and good for them. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a big nut on the ground. It is brown and shiny and looks very yummy. They run to the nut and want to take it. But then they hear a loud roar. It is a bear! The bear is big and scary and hungry. He also wants the nut. + +"Roar! This is my nut! Go away, little squirrels!" the bear says. + +Sara and Ben are afraid of the bear. They do not want to fight with him. They want to be safe and happy. They look at each other and have an idea. + +"Mr. Bear, we are sorry. We did not know this is your nut. But we have many nuts in our tree. They are also yummy and good for you. Why don't you come with us and we can share them?" Sara says. + +"Really? You have more nuts? And you will share them with me?" the bear says. + +"Yes, of course. We are friends, not enemies. Come, follow us to our tree. We will show you our nuts and you can have some." Ben says. + +The bear thinks for a moment. He is still hungry, but he is also curious and lonely. He decides to trust the squirrels and follow them. He hopes they are telling the truth. + +Sara and Ben lead the bear to their tree. They show him their nuts and give him some. The bear eats the nuts and likes them. He thanks the squirrels and smiles. He is not hungry or angry anymore. He is happy and grateful. + +The squirrels and the bear become friends. They share their nuts and their stories. They play and run in the forest. They are safe and happy. They learn that sometimes, kindness is better than fighting. And that nuts are yummy and good for everyone. +Tim and Mia liked to wander in the park. They saw many things: birds, flowers, dogs, and people. One day, they saw a man with a guitar. He was playing and singing. Tim and Mia liked his music. They went closer to listen. + +"Hello, little ones," the man said. "Do you like my guitar?" + +"Yes, we do," Tim said. "Can we touch it?" + +"Sure, why not?" the man said. He smiled and gave them his guitar. Tim and Mia took turns to strum the strings. They felt happy. + +But then, another man came. He was big and angry. He shouted at the man with the guitar. + +"Hey, that's my guitar! You stole it from me! Give it back!" + +The man with the guitar looked fearful. He tried to take the guitar from Tim and Mia, but they held on tight. They did not want to give it back. They liked the guitar. + +The big and angry man grabbed the guitar from them. He pushed them to the ground. He hit the man with the guitar. He ran away with the guitar. + +Tim and Mia cried. They were hurt and scared. They wanted their mom and dad. They wished they never wandered in the park. They learned a hard lesson. Wandering can be dangerous. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their dog Spot. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. Spot liked to chase and bark and fetch and roll. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then they saw a big and mean cat. The cat was hiding behind a bush. It was looking at Spot with its yellow eyes. It wanted to catch Spot and hurt him. Tom and Lily were scared for their dog. + +"Spot, come here!" Tom shouted. "Stay away from the cat!" + +But Spot did not hear Tom. He was too busy playing with a stick. He did not see the cat. The cat jumped out of the bush and ran towards Spot. It was fast and angry. + +"Spot, watch out!" Lily screamed. "The cat is coming!" + +But Spot did not see the cat. He was too happy with his stick. He did not hear Lily. The cat was almost on him. + +Then Tom had an idea. He remembered what his dad had taught him. He put his lips together and blew hard. He made a loud and high sound. He whistled. + +Spot heard the whistle. He looked up and saw Tom. He saw the cat too. He dropped his stick and ran to Tom. He was smart and brave. + +The cat was surprised. It stopped and hissed. It did not like the whistle. It did not like Spot. It turned around and ran away. It was scared and weak. + +Tom and Lily hugged Spot. They were happy and proud. They thanked Tom for his whistle. They called him a hero. They felt safe and loved. They went back to playing with their dog. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben are playing with scissors and paper. They like to cut shapes and make pictures. Lily cuts a circle, a square and a triangle. Ben cuts a star, a heart and a flower. + +"Look at my shapes, Lily!" Ben says. "They are different from yours." + +Lily looks at Ben's shapes. She likes them, but she likes hers too. She answers, "Yes, they are different, Ben. But they are all nice. I like your star and your flower. Do you like my circle and my triangle?" + +Ben nods. He likes Lily's shapes too. He answers, "Yes, I like them, Lily. They are simple and neat. Can we trade some shapes and make new pictures?" + +Lily smiles. She likes to trade and share. She answers, "Sure, Ben. That sounds fun. Let's trade some shapes and make new pictures." + +They trade some shapes and glue them on new papers. They make new pictures with different shapes. They are happy and proud of their pictures. They show them to their mom and dad. Mom and dad like their pictures too. They say, "You are very creative, Lily and Ben. You can make beautiful pictures with different shapes. We are proud of you." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big, modern train. The train can make sounds and move on the tracks. + +One day, Tom and Lily want to play with the train at the same time. Tom says, "It is my turn. I want to make the train go fast and make loud sounds." Lily says, "No, it is my turn. I want to make the train go slow and make soft sounds." They both pull the train and start to cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the train. She says, "Stop, stop. You are both being silly. You can share the train and take turns. Why don't you hug each other and say sorry?" Tom and Lily look at each other and feel bad. They hug each other and say sorry. Mom smiles and says, "That's better. Now, why don't you play together and make different sounds with the train? You can make fast sounds and slow sounds, loud sounds and soft sounds. It will be more fun that way." Tom and Lily nod and agree. They play with the train and make different sounds. They are happy and have fun. Mom is happy too. She hugs them and says, "I love you, my sweet twins." +Tom and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play in the garden. They have a big tree with a swing. They take turns to swing high and low. + +One day, a big storm comes. The wind blows hard and the rain falls fast. Tom and Mia are scared. They run to the house. They see their mom and dad in the living room. + +"Mom, Dad, we are here!" they shout. + +"Good, you are safe!" Mom says. "Come here, we have a story for you." + +Mom and Dad sit on the sofa. Tom and Mia sit on their laps. Mom opens a book. It has pictures of animals and colors. She reads the story to them. Dad makes funny voices for the animals. Tom and Mia laugh and forget the storm. + +They like the story. They feel warm and cozy. They hug their mom and dad. They are happy. The storm goes away. The sun comes out. They see a rainbow in the sky. They smile. They love their family. +Sara and Ben went to the big water with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the big fish that live in the water. Mom and dad said they are called whales. Sara and Ben were very happy. + +They got on a boat and sailed on the water. They looked and looked for the whales. They saw some birds and some dolphins, but no whales. Sara and Ben were sad. + +Then, they heard a loud sound. It was like a big splash and a big blow. They looked and saw a huge black whale jumping out of the water. It was very big and very beautiful. Sara and Ben were amazed. + +The whale came closer to the boat. It looked at Sara and Ben with its big eye. It made a friendly noise. Sara and Ben smiled and waved at the whale. They wanted to say hello. + +The whale stayed with them for a while. It played and danced in the water. It sprayed water from its nose. It made Sara and Ben laugh. They had so much fun. + +But then, the whale had to go. It said goodbye to Sara and Ben with another noise. It dived back into the water and disappeared. Sara and Ben were sad again. They wanted the whale to stay. + +They wept and wept. They hugged mom and dad. They said they loved the whale. Mom and dad hugged them back. They said they loved them too. They said the whale was a special friend. They said they would always remember the whale. They said maybe they would see the whale again someday. Sara and Ben felt a little better. They dried their eyes and smiled. They thanked mom and dad for the big water trip. They said it was the best day ever. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some are small and some are large. + +One day, Tom and Sam find a large truck in the garage. It has a big motor and big wheels. It is red and shiny. Tom and Sam want to play with it. + +"Can we play with the truck, dad?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is very heavy and fast. Don't drive it on the road or near the stairs." Dad says. + +"Okay, dad. Thank you!" Sam says. + +Tom and Sam take the truck to the backyard. They make noises like the motor. They drive the truck on the grass and the dirt. They have fun. + +But then, Tom sees a ramp. It is made of wood and bricks. It is near the fence. + +"Look, Sam! A ramp! Let's drive the truck on the ramp!" Tom says. + +"I don't know, Tom. Dad said to be careful. The ramp looks high and steep." Sam says. + +"Don't be scared, Sam. It will be fun. Watch me!" Tom says. + +Tom drives the truck to the ramp. He pushes the button to make the motor go faster. The truck goes up the ramp. It goes very high. It flies in the air. + +But then, the truck falls. It falls hard. It falls on the fence. It breaks the fence. It makes a loud noise. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They run to the truck. The truck is broken. The motor is broken. The wheels are broken. The truck is not shiny anymore. + +"Oh no, Tom! What did you do? The truck is broken! The fence is broken! Dad will be mad!" Sam says. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I wanted to have fun. I didn't mean to break the truck and the fence." Tom says. + +Tom and Sam hear dad coming. They hear his footsteps. They hear his voice. + +"Tom! Sam! What happened? What is this noise? What is this mess?" Dad says. + +Tom and Sam look at dad. They look at the truck. They look at the fence. They feel bad. + +They say together: "We're sorry, dad." +Lily loved animals. She wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. She liked to read books about dogs and cats and birds and fish. She also liked to visit the animal shelter with her mom and dad. There she could see many animals that needed a home. + +One day, she saw a new dog at the shelter. He was black and white and had a fluffy tail. He looked sad and scared. Lily wanted to make him happy. She asked her mom if she could pet him. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. He might be shy or nervous. Ask the lady who works here first," her mom said. + +Lily walked to the lady who wore a blue shirt and a name tag. She was a veterinarian. She helped the animals at the shelter. + +"Hello, little girl. Do you like animals?" the lady asked. + +"Yes, I do. I want to be a veterinarian like you. Can I pet that dog?" Lily pointed to the black and white dog. + +The lady smiled. "That's a good choice. His name is Spot. He came here yesterday. He was lost and hungry. He needs a lot of love and care. You can pet him, but be gentle. He might not be used to people." + +Lily nodded. She followed the lady to Spot's cage. The lady opened the door and let Lily in. Lily sat on the floor and waved to Spot. Spot looked at her with his big brown eyes. He wagged his tail a little. + +"Hi, Spot. I'm Lily. I'm your friend. You're a good boy," Lily said softly. She reached out her hand and touched Spot's head. Spot licked her hand and nuzzled her arm. Lily giggled. She hugged Spot and rubbed his belly. Spot barked happily. + +The lady watched them and smiled. She thought Lily and Spot were a perfect match. She hoped Lily's mom and dad would adopt Spot. She knew Spot would be a popular and loved dog in Lily's family. +Tom and Lily liked to play outside when the sun was shining. They had a hose that they could spray water with. They made rainbows and splashed each other. They laughed and had fun. + +But one day, the sky was gloomy and dark. There was no sun to shine. Tom and Lily felt sad. They did not want to play outside. They stayed inside and looked out the window. + +Then, they heard a noise. It was their dad. He came home from work. He had a big smile on his face. He said, "Guess what? I have a surprise for you!" + +He took them outside. He had a new hose. It was bigger and longer than the old one. It had different nozzles that could make different shapes of water. He said, "Let's play with the new hose!" + +Tom and Lily were happy. They forgot about the gloomy sky. They tried the different nozzles. They made stars and flowers and circles of water. They sprayed their dad and he sprayed them back. They laughed and had fun. + +They did not need the sun to shine. They had their dad and the new hose. They made their own sunshine. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big, shiny thing in the grass. It is a diamond. Tom and Lily are very happy. They want to keep the diamond. + +But then, a gray cat comes. The cat sees the diamond. The cat wants the diamond too. The cat runs to the diamond and tries to take it. Tom and Lily are scared. They do not want to lose the diamond. + +They think of a way to solve the problem. They see a ball near the slide. They throw the ball to the other side of the park. The cat likes the ball. The cat chases the ball and leaves the diamond. Tom and Lily are smart. They grab the diamond and run away. They are safe and happy. They share the diamond and play with it. They are good friends. The end. +Tim and Sue were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and worms. They also liked to smell the flowers and the herbs that Mom grew in pots. Mom said herbs were good for cooking and making tea. + +One day, Tim had a bad idea. He wanted to prank Sue. He picked some herbs and hid them in his pocket. He waited until Sue was not looking and then put some herbs in her hair. He thought it was funny. + +"Ha ha, Sue, you have herbs in your hair! You look like a salad!" Tim laughed. + +Sue felt something tickle her head. She reached up and pulled out a sprig of mint. She smelled it and frowned. She did not like mint. She looked at Tim and saw him holding more herbs. She realized what he did. + +"Tim, that's not nice! You made my hair dirty and smelly! Mom will be mad at you!" Sue cried. + +She ran to Mom and told her what Tim did. Mom was not happy. She scolded Tim and made him apologize to Sue. She also made him wash Sue's hair and help her comb it. Tim regretted his prank. He wished he had not been mean to Sue. + +He said sorry to Sue and gave her a hug. Sue forgave him and hugged him back. They decided to play nicely with the herbs. They made pretend tea and soup with them. They also shared them with the bugs and worms. They learned that herbs were good for many things, but not for pranking. +One day, a kind child named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the stairs and waited for her turn. She was very excited. + +But when she got to the top, she saw a mean boy who pushed her away. He said, "This is my slide. Go away, you silly girl." He laughed at her and made her cry. Lily felt sad and scared. She ran to her mom and hugged her. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. He is not nice. You are a good girl. You can play with someone else. Look, there is a girl on the swing. Maybe you can be friends with her." She pointed to a girl with curly hair and a pink dress. + +Lily wiped her tears and nodded. She walked to the girl and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Can I swing with you?" The girl smiled and said, "Sure, I'm Anna. I like your shirt. It has a bird on it." Lily said, "Thank you. I like your dress. It has flowers on it." They started to swing together and talk. + +They found out that they both liked to sing. They sang their favorite songs and had fun. They sang so loud and happy that the mean boy heard them. He felt jealous and angry. He wanted to ruin their fun. He ran to them and tried to pull Anna off the swing. He said, "Stop singing, you noisy girls. You are annoying me." + +But Lily was brave and kind. She said, "No, you stop being mean. You can't hurt my friend. We are having fun. You can join us if you want, but you have to be nice." She pushed him away and helped Anna. The mean boy was surprised and ashamed. He realized that he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry. I was rude. Can I play with you?" Lily and Anna looked at each other and nodded. They said, "Okay, but you have to be kind. And you have to sing with us." The mean boy agreed and smiled. They all swung and sang together and became friends. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big case in the park. The case is thin and has a lock. + +"Wow, what is in the case?" Lila asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a treasure!" Tom says. + +They try to open the case, but it is too hard. They need a key. + +"Look, there is a seat over there. Maybe the key is under the seat!" Lila says. + +They run to the seat and look under it. They see a shiny key. + +"Yay, we found the key!" Tom says. + +They take the key and run back to the case. They put the key in the lock and turn it. The case opens. + +"What is it? What is it?" Lila and Tom say. + +They look inside the case. They see a lot of books. + +"Books? That is not a treasure!" Lila says. + +"Maybe it is. Books have stories and pictures. We can read them and learn new things!" Tom says. + +Lila and Tom smile. They take out a book and sit on the seat. They open the book and start to read. They like the book. They forget about the case. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys. One day, they see a big pink van in the park. The van has many stickers and flowers on it. Sara and Ben want the van. + +"Look, Ben, a pink van! I want it!" Sara says. + +"Me too, Sara, me too!" Ben says. + +They run to the van and try to open the door. But the door is locked. They knock on the window. But no one answers. They get angry and start to kick the van. + +"Hey, stop that!" a voice says. + +Sara and Ben turn around and see a lady. The lady is the owner of the van. She is not happy. + +"Why are you kicking my van?" the lady asks. + +"We want your van! It is so pretty!" Sara and Ben say. + +"Well, you can't have it. It is mine. And you should not kick other people's things. That is rude and mean. How would you feel if someone kicked your toys?" the lady says. + +Sara and Ben feel ashamed. They remember their toys at home. They love their toys. They would not like it if someone kicked them. + +"We are sorry, lady. We were wrong. We should not kick your van. We should ask nicely if we can see it." Sara says. + +"Yes, we are sorry. We should not want your van. We should be happy with what we have." Ben says. + +The lady smiles. She sees that Sara and Ben are sorry. She decides to be kind. + +"Thank you for saying sorry. That is very good of you. If you want, you can come inside my van and look around. But you have to be careful and respectful. Do you promise?" the lady says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They promise to be careful and respectful. They follow the lady inside the van. The van is very cozy and colorful. It has many books and toys and pillows. Sara and Ben are amazed. They thank the lady for letting them see her van. + +The lady tells them stories about her travels and adventures. Sara and Ben listen and learn. They have fun. They forget about wanting the van. They are happy with the lady's friendship. + +The moral of the story is: You should not want what others have. You should be grateful for what you have. You should not hurt other people's things. You should ask nicely and respect others. You should be open to learn and make friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new path in the park. The path is interesting. It has many flowers and stones and birds. + +"Let's go on the path!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They hold hands and walk on the path. They see a big tree. The tree has a hole. They look inside the hole. They see a rabbit. The rabbit is white and fluffy. + +"Hello, rabbit!" Anna says. + +The rabbit looks at them. It hops out of the hole. It comes to them. It sniffs their shoes. It likes them. + +"Can we pet you, rabbit?" Ben says. + +The rabbit nods. It lets them pet it. It is soft and warm. They smile. They make a new friend. + +They play with the rabbit for a while. They give it some grass and water. They hug it. They say goodbye. They walk back on the path. They are happy. They had an interesting adventure. +Lily and Max were new in the town. They did not know anyone. They felt sad and lonely. They wanted to make friends and have fun. + +One day, they saw a big sign that said "Welcome to the Park". They ran to the park and saw many kids playing. They saw swings, slides, sand, and balls. They wanted to join them, but they were shy. + +Then, they saw a little girl with curly hair and a pink dress. She was holding a teddy bear. She smiled at them and said, "Hi, I'm Mia. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Max nodded and smiled back. They followed Mia to a bench. She put her teddy bear on the bench and said, "This is Mr. Fluffy. He is my best friend. He is very soft and adorable. Do you want to hug him?" + +Lily and Max hugged Mr. Fluffy and said, "He is very nice. We like him." + +Mia said, "I'm glad you like him. Do you have any toys?" + +Lily and Max shook their heads and said, "No, we don't. We just moved here. We don't have many things." + +Mia said, "That's okay. You can share my toys. I have many toys. I have dolls, cars, blocks, and books. We can play together and have fun." + +Lily and Max said, "Thank you, Mia. You are very kind. We are happy to meet you." + +Mia said, "You're welcome, Lily and Max. I'm happy to meet you too. You are my new friends. Come on, let's go and play." + +Lily and Max followed Mia to the playground. They played with her toys and with the other kids. They laughed and had fun. They felt happy and settled in the new town. They found a new friend and a new home. They felt welcome and loved. +Lily was a playful girl who liked to run and jump and sing. She had a big exam at school today, but she was not worried. She knew all the colors and shapes and numbers. She was sure she would do well. + +Before she left for school, she put on her new shoes. They were shiny and pink and had little flowers on them. She loved her new shoes. She wanted to show them to her teacher and her friends. She said goodbye to her mom and dad and ran to the bus stop. + +But the road was wet and slippery. It had rained last night and there were puddles everywhere. Lily did not see the big puddle in front of her. She stepped on it and slipped. She fell down and hurt her knee. She cried out loud. Her new shoes were dirty and wet. Her dress was torn and stained. She felt sad and scared. + +A nice lady who lived nearby heard her cry and came to help her. She picked her up and took her inside her house. She cleaned her wound and gave her a band-aid. She dried her shoes and clothes with a hairdryer. She gave her a glass of milk and a cookie. She called her mom and dad and told them what happened. + +Lily's mom and dad came to get her. They hugged her and kissed her and told her they were proud of her. They said she was brave and strong and smart. They said they would take her to school and she could still do her exam. They said they would buy her a new dress and new shoes. They said they loved her very much. + +Lily smiled and thanked the nice lady. She felt better and happier. She went to school with her mom and dad. She did her exam and got all the answers right. She showed her teacher and her friends her band-aid and told them her story. They said she was amazing and cool and lucky. They played with her and sang with her and had fun. + +Lily was a playful girl who liked to run and jump and sing. She had a big exam at school today, and she did well. She was happy. +Anna loved to sing. She sang when she woke up, when she played, and when she went to bed. She sang songs about flowers, stars, and animals. She sang so loud that everyone could hear her. + +One night, there was a big storm. Anna heard the rain and the wind outside her window. She saw the lightning flash in the sky. She was scared. She hid under her blanket and stopped singing. + +Her mom came to her room. She saw Anna shaking and crying. She hugged her and said, "Don't be afraid, my sweetie. The storm will go away soon. The lightning is just a powerful light. It can't hurt you." + +Anna looked at her mom. She said, "But it's so loud and bright. It makes me feel small and weak." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You are not small and weak. You are brave and strong. You have a powerful voice. You can sing louder than the storm. Sing with me, Anna. Sing your favorite song." + +Anna nodded and wiped her tears. She and her mom started to sing. They sang about flowers, stars, and animals. They sang so loud that the storm could hear them. The storm was surprised and impressed. It decided to be quiet and let them sing. The rain and the wind stopped. The lightning flashed one last time and said goodbye. + +Anna and her mom looked out the window. They saw the moon and the stars shining. They smiled and hugged each other. They sang one more song and then went to sleep. Anna was not scared anymore. She was happy. She loved to sing. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they get bored. They want to see new things. + +One night, they hear a noise outside. They get out of their bed and go to the window. They see a big ball of light in the sky. It is very bright and has many colors. It is amazing. + +"Wow, look at that!" Anna says. + +"What is it?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a star. A big star." Anna says. + +They stare at the light. They feel happy and curious. They want to touch it. + +But then the light starts to move. It goes up and down and left and right. It makes a funny sound. It is not a star. It is something else. + +"Is it a bird? A plane? A spaceship?" Ben wonders. + +"I don't know. But it is cool. Maybe it wants to play with us." Anna says. + +They wave at the light. They smile and laugh. They hope the light will come closer. + +But then the light stops. It makes a loud noise. It flashes and disappears. It is gone. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They liked the light. They wanted to be friends with it. + +They go back to their bed. They hug each other. They look at the dark sky. They wonder where the light went. + +"Maybe it will come back someday." Anna says. + +"Maybe. I hope so." Ben says. + +They close their eyes. They dream of the amazing light. They dream of flying with it. They dream of having fun. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they have a race. Who can run to the big tree and back fast? + +Ben and Mia say "ready, set, go!" and start to run. Ben is fast, but Mia is faster. She runs past Ben and gets to the big tree first. She turns around and runs back. + +But then, Mia feels something. Her zipper is open. Her jacket is loose. It flaps in the wind. It slows her down. Ben sees Mia's zipper. He runs faster and faster. He catches up with Mia and passes her. He gets to the end first. + +Ben and Mia stop and breathe hard. They are tired and happy. Ben says "I win!" Mia says "Good job!" She zips up her jacket. She says "Next time, I will check my zipper before I run." + +Ben and Mia hug and laugh. They are still friends. They go to the swings and have more fun. They wait for their moms to arrive and take them home. They had a good day at the park. +Anna liked books very much. She had many books in her room. She had a big bookcase to keep her books. She liked to look at the pictures and hear the stories. + +One day, Anna wanted to show her books to her friend Lily. Lily came to play with Anna. Anna said, "Come, I will show you my books. They are very nice." Anna took Lily to her room. + +But when they got to the room, Anna saw that her bookcase was not there. Her books were on the floor. Anna was very surprised. She asked, "Where is my bookcase?" She looked around the room. She saw her bookcase in the corner. It was upside down.