diff --git "a/TinyStories_878.txt" "b/TinyStories_878.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_878.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Despite all of her independent spirit, she was no match for the monster. In the end, the little girl was never seen again and her parents were filled with sadness. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little boy named Bob. Bob was always very curious, so one day he asked his mom what a passport was. His mom explained that a passport was a special document that measured who you were. + +Bob was very excited to learn this, and he wanted to measure his own passport. So, he put on his favorite red cape and he went searching for a special way to measure his passport. + +Bob went to the park and he saw a big ruler lying on the ground. He thought that it might be the perfect way to measure his passport, so he grabbed it and took it home. + +When Bob got home, he carefully measured his passport. To his delight, it was exactly the same size as the ruler. He felt a sense of accomplishment and smiled with joy. + +Bob's mom was very proud of him for finding a clever way to measure his passport. Bob was now the proud owner of an official passport, and the most adorable passport in town! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to do something fun. So his mom brought him a small puzzle. He was so excited! He put the puzzle pieces together on the floor. It was fun trying to figure out where each piece went. When he was finished, he looked at it and was so proud. It was a beautiful puzzle with pretty colors. He showed his mom and she smiled. He was so happy! He wanted to bring the puzzle with him everywhere. So his mom put it in a bag, and he set off on his adventure with the small puzzle. He was so delighted to have it with him. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy bear and his 3-year-old cub. Daddy bear loved the cub very much and always hugged him. On this special day, they decided to go outside to play. + +Daddy bear pointed to the sky. "Look," he said. "A rainbow! See how it glows!" The cub was mesmerised by the colours, but then he saw something else. "Daddy, what are those?" he asked, pointing to the clouds. + +"Those clouds will bring us rain," daddy bear replied with a smile. + +The cub looked around in excitement. Everywhere he looked was hairy! He felt the grass tickle his feet and he noticed the furry trees. "Daddy, make the rainbow glow more," he said. + +Daddy bear laughed. "That's not how rainbows work," he explained. "But if you wish really hard, maybe it will make a wish come true." + +The cub closed his eyes and wished hard. Sure enough, the rainbow began to glow brighter and brighter. He smiled, knowing his wish had come true. He had a wonderful day with daddy bear. +Once upon a time there was a lamp. She was very anxious because she had to store things for others. So every morning she worked hard, running around the house taking care of things and storing them away. But one day, she had an idea. She would store something extra special for herself! + +So she gathered some of her favourite things, like colourful balls and stuffed animals, and tucked them away. She was so proud of herself. Now, every night before she went to bed, she would take out her special stash and enjoy all her favourite things. And of course, the lamp was no longer anxious! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Thomas. He was always so eager to make new things. One day, his parents and his two sisters went out for the day and left him alone at home. He was so excited that he decided to make a special surprise. + +At first, it was fun and he was having a great time. As he worked away, he began to get nervous. He hadn't realized how complicated it would be! He kept trying and trying, but he started to run out of time. + +Suddenly, the doorbell rang and there was a loud knock on the door. Afraid that his parents had come home early, Thomas quickly ran and hid. But when he opened the door, there was an emergency truck parked in front of the house! + +Thomas was so surprised - what had he done to cause an emergency? He had been working so hard on his surprise that he'd forgotten to be careful. He had made a mistake and now the emergency truck was there! + +Fortunately, Thomas' big mistake was only a false alarm. What had caused the emergency? It turned out that Thomas' surprise was so special that it had set off the fire alarm! The whole day had been a setup for a big surprise, and Thomas had been so nervous that it caused a little emergency. + +Thomas was so relieved that everything was okay. He was proud of himself for having been brave enough to try and +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very bossy. She liked to tell everyone what to do. One day, she decided to go to the theater. She told her family members that they had to come with her. + +At the theater, the girl was in charge and bossy as usual. She made everyone stay together and not talk too much. They watched a fun and exciting show, with dancing and singing. + +The girl was so happy with her family! She thought her bossiness had worked. Little did she know, her bossiness was too much. The theater manager got angry with her and asked her to leave. + +The girl was sad to be kicked out, but she decided to try one more time. She begged the theater manager to let her back in. But the manager said no and the girl had to go home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there lived a bunny. The bunny was all alone in the forest. He had no family, no friends and he was very lonely. + +One day he met a fox who had a modern tail. The fox asked the bunny to lend him his tail for a few days which he agreed to. + +The fox was so happy and thanked the bunny. The bunny felt bad for the fox and said that he could have it for as long as he wanted. + +For weeks, the fox had a modern tail, which made him very happy, while the bunny was left with none. After some time, the fox returned with the tail and thanked the bunny again. + +The bunny learned a valuable lesson that day - to always think of sharing and never to take anything for granted. He was happy and realized the importance of being kind and generous. +Once, there was a blue bouncy ball. The ball was so fun and happy. One day, the ball decided to have a bounce. The ball jumped so high and so fast, it went up and up until it was very far away. But, unfortunately, the ball didn't realize that it was so far away from it's friends. + +The poor ball was so lonely, it didn't want to be high up in the sky any more. It took one last bounce, but this jump was much too big and the ball fell down, down, down all the way to the ground. + +The poor ball was so sad when it looked around and couldn't find any of it's friends. Even though the ball was blue, it had no one to bounce with. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to know your limits, because if you bounce too hard, you could fall too far away and then you won't have any friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jasmine who had a toy car. She was playing with it in the park when suddenly the engine broke! Jasmine started to panic! + +Jasmine asked "Why isn't it working? What can I do to fix it?" She was so worried that her engine was broken. + +Suddenly a wizard appeared and said "I can fix it, but you have to be stubborn and help me." So Jasmine and the wizard worked together to get the engine running again. + +When the engine was fixed, Jasmine thanked the wizard and they both smiled. Jasmine was so happy that she jumped up and down! From then on, Jasmine kept her engine running and never panicked again. +Once upon a time there was a nosy lady called Lucy. Everywhere Lucy went she would look at other people and ask questions. She was very nosy indeed. + +One day Lucy was walking through a park and saw a funny looking man. She was very curious about him and walked over. Lucy asked him a few nosy questions but the man ignored her. Lucy was getting more and more curious and decided to keep following him. + +The man quickened his pace, but Lucy followed and even asked him to stop. Suddenly, in a single minute the man vanished! Lucy looked all around, but he had vanished without a trace! + +After the mysterious vanishing Lucy was very sad and lonely. She never found out where the man went. From that day on, Lucy stopped being so nosy and decided to respect other people's privacy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sally and Jack. Sally always shared her things and was never selfish. One day when Sally and Jack were playing, it started to rain. Sally had a big bag, so she said to Jack, "Let's cover up with my bag". + +Jack smiled and agreed, but then he said worriedly, "What if it is not enough?". But Sally always thought of others first. She told Jack, "We can share the bag if it is too small for us both". + +But Jack wasn't like Sally, he was very selfish. He said, "I'll cover myself, and you can cover yourself too". Sally sighed and said, "You don't have to be so selfish, Jack". + +Nevertheless, they both managed to cover themselves with the bag, and protected themselves from the rain. Jack eventually realised how sharing was much better than being selfish. He thanked Sally for showing him that sharing was the right thing to do. +It was a cloudy afternoon and young Felix was playing in the backyard. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the sky. Frightened, he looked up. + +"It's just a storm," his mother explained calmly. "It will go away soon." + +Felix wanted to know more. He asked, "What are these clouds?" + +His mother smiled and knelt down beside him. "These clouds carry the rain. When it reaches the ground you can come outside and dance in the puddles" she explained. + +Felix felt a bit better. He asked his mother to explain thunder and lightning next. She smiled and said, "Thunder is a very loud sound in the sky. It's like a giant clap! Lightning is very bright and looks like a flash of white light." + +Soon the rain started to pour down and Felix loved it! He put on his raincoat and rain boots, and ran outside. Suddenly the sky lit up with a white light. Felix's umbrella glowed, and he became frightened. His mother came to him and took his hand. + +"It's okay," she said. "That's just lightning! We just need to make sure we stay away from the trees." + +Felix nodded, glad that his mother had taken the time to explain it all to him. He gave her a big hug, and soon the storm passed and the sun shone again. He had +Once upon a time, there was a rich penguin. He lived in a beautiful ice palace in the North Pole with his family. + +One day, the penguin's family decided to go on an adventure. So, they packed everything they needed into their sleigh. + +The rich penguin said, "I'm ready! Are you coming with us, Mum and Dad?" + +His mum and dad smiled. "No, sweetheart," said Mum. "We are not going this time. You must take care of your brother and sister on the trip." + +The little penguin smiled as he hopped onto the sleigh. His family waved goodbye before they set off on their adventures. + +The journey was long, but the rich penguin was having such fun with his brother and sister. When they finally reached their destination, the penguin family was so excited. They had a wonderful holiday filled with lots of fun and laughter. + +The little penguin was so happy that he wanted everyone to know. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "My family is rich! We had the best holiday ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a nice harbor. In the harbor lived lots of animals, people and boats. One day, a big storm came and ripped apart one of the boats. The wind and the rain were so strong that the boat began to tear. Everyone in the harbor became very scared and worried, but eventually the storm passed. When the storm was over, everyone stepped outside and saw that the boat was still broken and torn. Everyone knew it was important to fix the boat, so they all worked together to repair it. In no time at all, the boat was fixed and it was as good as new! Everyone felt very happy that all the nice animals, people and boats were safe. +Mummy was weak and tired. She had been worried all day, but she didn't let her worry show. Her little boy, Jake, saw that something was wrong. He asked what was wrong but mummy said she was just tired. + +Jake didn't understand, so he asked again. This time, mummy said that there was an emergency. She had to wear her special clothes and leave quickly. She didn't tell Jake where she was going. + +Jake could see that mummy was very weak. He wanted to help, so he got his coat and his shoes and offered to go with her. Mummy smiled and said no. She said she would be back soon and gave him a hug. + +Mummy went, and Jake waited. He waited for a long time until finally, when the sun was setting, mummy came back. Mummy was still weak, but she was smiling. Jake ran to her and hugged her. They were both so happy to be together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She wanted to have an adventure. So one day she decided to go explore! + +She opened the door outside and stepped onto the grass. She was so excited to see what she would find. + +Sarah saw a tap with a handle. She walked over and grabbed it. She thought it would be fun to turn it. So she did, and water came out. It was so cool! + +Next, Sarah noticed there were many different taps around her. Some were blue and some were yellow. But there were also different taps in other colors. Sarah had so much fun turning the taps and watching the water come out. + +Sarah heard a voice calling to her. It was her mom's voice. "Sarah, it's time to come in." + +Sarah said, "I'm coming!" She ran back home with a smile on her face. Her adventure had been so much fun. +One day, there was a generous little girl. Her name was Mary. Mary was always looking for exciting things to do. + +Today, Mary wanted to do something special. She began to search for something she could do. She looked around the living room and saw her doll. "Maybe I can do something with this," she thought. + +Mary took her doll and began to rub it gently. Suddenly, the doll started to move and speak to her. "What are you doing?" asked the doll. + +Mary was so surprised. She was not expecting the doll to talk to her. She started to cry. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make you mad," said Mary. + +The doll smiled. "It's okay. You were just trying to be generous. Would you like to play with me instead?" + +Mary smiled and nodded her head. She was so happy to have a new friend to play with. Mary and the doll played together all afternoon. Mary had found her special thing to do after all. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy stack of gold and jewels. It was kept inside a big and strong castle. One day, two little children decided to try and rescue it. They snuck into the castle late at night and found the stack. But they quickly realized they were too small and weak to carry it away. + +So they decided to use their brains instead. They worked together to break down the walls and finally the stack of treasure was free. But they soon realized they were caught! The wealthy owner of the castle appeared and called the police. The two children were taken away and the stack was recovered. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how smart you are, you can't always outsmart rich people. You can be brave, but you need to be careful. Too much bravery can lead to bad things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go outside and play. But her mother said no, so the little girl sadly stayed inside. + +The little girl wanted to be brave and do something bold. Over by the counter, she saw an onion. She thought it looked fun and clear. So she picked up the onion and poked it with her finger. + +The onion made a funny noise and made the little girl laugh. But then, her mother found out what she was doing and scolded the little girl. + +“No! You must never poke onions!†her mother said sternly. “It’s dangerous!†+ +The little girl promised to never do it again and went to bed, feeling sad and sorry. From then on, she promised to always listen to her mother and never to poke an onion again. +Once upon a time, there was a rich figure named Bob. Bob was very happy and he loved to sleep all day long. + +One day, Bob was sleeping under the sun when a little girl came up to him. The little girl asked Bob, "Hey, why are you sleeping?" Bob replied with a smile, "I'm sleeping because I'm so happy." + +The little girl said, "I want to be rich and happy just like you!" Bob told the little girl, "If you work hard and study, you can be rich and happy too." + +The little girl thanked Bob and went off to work hard and study. From then on, she had enough to be happy and live a rich life. + +Bob still loved to sleep all day long, but he was happy too, because he knew he had made the little girl happy. +Once upon a time, there was an old monkey who was very lonely. He had no family or friends and was very sad. +One sunny day, he decided to go to the beach. It was a beautiful day, with the sun shining and the waves crashing against the shore. + +The old monkey had so much fun jumping into the waves with his long arms. Then suddenly, as he tried to jump over a big wave, he slipped and fell into the water! He was so scared and he couldn't swim so he started to sink. + +Just then, he felt something grab his arm and pull him up. When he looked up, he saw a dolphin smiling at him. The dolphin had seen him slip and had come to help him. The old monkey was so thankful and from that day on, he was never lonely again. + +The moral of the story is that even when you feel lonely, there is always someone out there who is willing to help. +Once upon a time there was a jeep. The jeep was very special and it went around helping people. It was very successful at his job and made lots of friends. + +One day, the jeep got tired from helping so many people. So, it took a nap in a sunny spot. It was so peaceful that it fell asleep. + +Soon afterwards, the jeep awoke to find lots of animals playing around it. They were so happy that the jeep had taken a nap, because they thought it was a fun game. All of them were having a great time. + +The jeep had been very successful in its work, so when it saw the animals, the jeep got a big smile on its face. It was happy to see them, and it continued its job with a newfound joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a very normal house. It had a door that opened when you turned the handle. One day, a man loaded a truck with boxes and drove away. + +He stopped at a store and loaded lots of groceries into the truck. Then, he drove back to the house. + +When he got there, he opened the door and put all of the groceries inside the house. + +He was so tired that he sat down and took a rest. He was happy to have all of the groceries loaded in the house. + +The man was so happy that he smiled and ate some of the yummy food. And they all lived happily ever after! +Jimmy and Mommy were playing on the beach. The morning sun shone brightly and the waves were quiet. "Let's look for shells," said Mommy. Jimmy smiled and started running along the edge of the surf. + +"Be careful, sweetheart," Mommy said. "Don't go too far." Jimmy giggled and scampered farther down the beach. + +Mommy spotted something glimmering in the sand. As she walked closer, she saw a lot of tiny crabs scuttling around. She smiled and said, "Look, Jimmy! The crabs are scattering!" + +Jimmy stopped and looked. He watched the little crabs and smiled. Then he started running through the sand, chasing the crabs. After a bit he stopped and looked back at Mommy. She winked and said, "I'll join the fun in a minute." + +So, Mommy and Jimmy played together until they were both tired out. It was a wonderful morning, full of quiet beauty. Jimmy and Mommy hugged good-bye, and scampered off, ready for another day of beach fun. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Pat. Pat had a big challenge ahead of her. She needed to get a carrot from the top of a tall tree. Pat didn't know how she could reach the carrot, but she decided to try her best. + +Pat knelt to the ground and began to pray. She asked the Lord to give her help. Suddenly, the branches began to move and a helpful bird appeared. The bird flew down and grabbed the carrot with its beak. + +The helpful bird then flew over to Pat and dropped the carrot in her hands. Pat was so happy and thanked the bird for its help. The bird smiled and flew away. Pat ran home and shared the carrot with her family. Everyone was so happy and thanked Pat for her bravery. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old. One day, she went to the beach with her mom. + +The little girl saw a big, red umbrella. She ran to it and said, "Mommy, look! I recognize this umbrella!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, I remember it too! We used it when we were here last summer!" + +The little girl was so excited. She ran onto the beach. It was so big and the sand was so soft. She picked up a red shell and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, I found a red shell!" The little girl said. + +Her mother smiled and said, "That's so beautiful. Now we have a special reminder from our trip to the beach." + +The little girl smiled with joy. She ran and played in the sand. She recognized the beach as a place she could have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He was very dirty and liked to rush around the playground. He was having a lot of fun and loved to move quickly. + +One day, the boy was rushing around in the dirt and he saw a word written in the dirt. He wasn't sure what it said, but he thought it might be an important word. The boy was so excited and he rushed over to tell his mother about the word he saw. + +But when he got home, his mother was very angry. She said the word was a bad word and it was wrong to say it. The boy felt sad that he had rushed to tell his mother about the bad word. + +The boy didn't know what to do. He knew he had made a mistake but he was still sad that he had hurt his mother's feelings. So the boy cried and swore that he would never say the dirty word again. +Once upon a time, there was a generous mouse who lived in a big house. One day, the mouse noticed a mirror in the corner of the room. As the mouse approached the mirror, it began to panic. The mouse had heard stories of weird things happening to animals who got too close to mirrors. But the generous mouse was brave and decided to look in the mirror. To the mouse's surprise, the mirror showed the reflection of a wonderful, generous fairy! The mouse thanked the fairy for being so generous, and the fairy gave the mouse a big smile and waved goodbye. From that day on, the mouse was no longer afraid of mirrors. +Once upon a time there was a clever little girl called Becky. She was only three and already very inquisitive. She would ask questions non-stop. + +One day, she was playing with her best friend Millie. Becky asked Millie, "How big is an inch?" Millie didn't know the answer so she asked her dad. + +Her dad was so impressed by Becky's question. He thought that 3 year olds were much too young to be asking questions like this. He replied, "An inch is about the size of your thumb." + +Becky was so happy with the answer. But then her dad said something that made her mad. He said, "Don't ask so many questions. It's rude." + +Becky was quite unhappy about being told it was rude to ask questions. She couldn't understand why it was rude. But she knew she had to be careful with her questions from now on. +The pig was very happy. He found something new. It was a bucket. He picked it up and carried it to the pond. He filled the bucket with water. Now his bucket was full. He was so excited. He took the full bucket back to his house. He took out a cup and filled it with the water from the bucket. He drank it all up. He was so pleased and he couldn't wait to fill his bucket with more water. He did this every day. He was very happy and he loved his new bucket. +One day there was a young girl who wanted to go outside and have some fun. She went out to the porch and saw a big puddle. The puddle was full of mud and was perfect for a game of splashing. She took off her shoes and dipped her toes into the muddy puddle. Suddenly, she heard a sound coming from the back of the house. She ran to the backyard and saw a big tub filled with water. Jojo her dad had filled the tub and was waiting for her with a big smile on his face. He said it was time for her to take a bath. She was so excited and began to jump into the tub. Jojo soaped her up and washed her hair. He said it was time to rinse off in the tub. She felt the water against her skin and it was so nice and warm. She played around in the tub and before long it was time to get out. She was so clean and fresh. Jojo dried her up and gave her a big hug. The young girl had the most fun bath ever! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Bob. Tom had big, strong muscles and Bob had small, weak muscles. Tom and Bob decided to go on an adventure. + +They left their house early in the morning and started walking. As they were walking, Tom noticed something shiny and new in the grass. It was a big shiny rock! Tom said he wanted to keep it and Bob agreed, so Tom picked up the rock and put it in his pocket. + +But as Tom was walking, his muscles started to hurt. They kept getting more and more sore until finally, Tom could hardly move them. Eventually, he couldn't take the pain anymore and he had to leave Bob and go home. + +Even though Tom got home safely, Bob never found his way back. He was left all alone with no one to help him. +Once upon a time, a wild bird named Kelly invited her friends to fly with her in the morning. She wanted them to come out from their nests and fly together high up in the sky. + +The other birds were excited. They asked her where would they go, and Kelly said with a smile, “We will have fun and explore the world!†+ +The birds began to get ready, but then one of them remembered something important. “Oh no! I forget! I need to help my mum collect grass for weaving a nest.†+ +Kelly looked at her. She decided to lead by example and said, “Then I will come with you. Family is important, let’s go together.†+ +The birds learned a valuable lesson that morning, which was to put family before their own fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy. He was only three years old, and he liked to play with bricks. + +Today, Jimmy wanted to do something special. He took out his special box filled with colorful bricks. He took out three red bricks, four blue bricks, and two green bricks. + +He sat down on the floor and began to try and match the different colored bricks. He made a tall tower out of the red bricks and two stacks of blue bricks. Then he put the two green bricks on top of the tower and smiled. + +But Jimmy soon got uncomfortable. His legs were hurting from sitting on the floor for so long, so he decided to take a break. He got up from the floor, left the bricks scattered around, and went to take a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Sarah. One day, Sarah decided to go exploring on a big adventure around the world. She packed her bag with food and water and set off on her journey. + +First Sarah visited the jungle, where she saw lots of animals. Then she hopped on a boat and went to the desert to explore. On the way, she saw lots of interesting things, but one day she found herself in a very dirty place. + +The world around her was filthy. Everywhere Sarah looked was covered in dirt and sludge. She saw a little penguin hiding in a corner, scared and alone. Sarah took a step closer and asked "What is wrong little one?". + +The penguin replied, "Please, help me; I'm too scared to go near the big crab over there. He said that no one dare go near him or else he would get angry". + +Sarah smiled and said, "Don't worry little one, I'll help you. I won't let that crab bother you any more". Sure enough, Sarah faced the crab and shooed it away. The little penguin was so happy and cheered for Sarah. + +The moral of this story is that when we are brave, we can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there were two mice called Jack and Jill. Jack was brave and daring and Jill was soft and pink. One day, Jack dared Jill to climb up the tallest tree in the forest. Jill was scared, but she wanted to show Jack she was brave too. + +"I dare you!" Jack said. + +Jill nervously stepped forward and began to climb. She slowly made her way up the tree, gripping onto its branches. Meanwhile, Jack kept encouraging her to keep going. Eventually, Jill reached the top of the tree. + +"I did it!" she shouted with joy. + +Jack was so proud of his brave friend that he jumped up and ran towards her. But before he got there, his foot slipped and he fell off the tree. Luckily, Jill managed to catch Jack just in time. + +The two friends hugged each other and Jack thanked Jill for being so courageous. They had both faced their fears and overcome the challenge. From that day on, they became best friends and went on many more daring adventures together. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was very naughty and liked to have lots of fun. One day, Jack had a special question he wanted to ask. He went to see his Grandma to get an answer. + +When he got to her house, Grandma smiled at Jack and asked him what he wanted to know. +Jack asked, "Grandma, why am I so naughty?" + +Grandma chuckled and said, "Well, Jack, naughtiness is just part of being a kid. It's just how you are! But don't worry, it's still important to be kind and do nice things too." + +Jack thought about what his Grandma said and smiled. He realized that being naughty was part of being a kid and he was very happy. + +He said goodbye to Grandma, thanked her for her answer, and went off to have lots of fun. +Once, there was a man with a big mustache. He came to a house and knocked. A 3-year-old boy opened the door. The man said, "Hello, I have a question. Can you answer?" The little boy said, "Yes!" +The man asked him, "What is bitter?" The little boy thought and thought. Then, he said, "Lemons are bitter!" +The man said, "That's right!" He gave the boy a big smile and patted his head. Then, he said goodbye and went on his way. +The little boy watched the man go away, with his big mustache. He couldn't wait to tell his mum what he had learned about bitter. He answered the man's question and was very happy! +John and his mom were getting ready to go on a camping trip. He was so excited because he had never been camping before. They went to a store to borrow a tent, sleeping bags, and other camping supplies. + +John and his mom drove for a long time to get to the camp. When they arrived, John could hear lots of noisy kids running around and playing. He was so excited to meet all the other kids. + +They put up the tent and started exploring the camp. John asked his mom if he could borrow a bucket to look for bugs and rocks. His mom said yes and he was very happy. + +John started gathering a lot of interesting rocks and shells. He even found a noisy cricket and wanted to keep it as a pet. His mom said no, so they put the cricket back in the grass. + +John had a wonderful time at the camp and he was so excited to come back next year. He was ready to turn in when his mom said it was time to go home. With one last glance at the noisy camp, John and his mom drove home. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sammy and Sam. Sammy and Sam liked to take little walks together. One day, Sammy and Sam were taking a walk and came to a messy room. + +Sammy said, "Wow, this room looks so messy!" + +Sam replied, "Let's take a look in it!" + +The two friends looked around the messy room. They saw toys, clothes, and books all over the floor. Sammy smiled, "This is so fun!" + +Sam smiled back, "I know! Let's take something home!" + +So they each took something from the messy room and left. On their walk home, they enjoyed the things they took. + +The End. +One day, Jake was having a nice day in the park until he saw a van. It seemed harmless, so he decided to walk over to it. He noticed that the window was open and he could hear the sound of work being done. He peeked inside the van and saw a man in the back, tinkering with something. As Jake watched intently, the man looked up and smiled. He said to Jake, "I'm working on something special, but I can't show it to you yet." Jake was curious, so he asked what it was. The man winked and said, "It's a surprise. Just wait and see!" + +The next day, Jake came back to the park. He was excited to see if the man was still in the van. To his surprise, he found the van filled with toys! There were dolls, blocks, and teddy bears - all of which seemed harmless and made Jake smile. He had figured out the man's secret - he was making toys! Jake walked up to the van and saw the same man he had seen the day before tinkering away. The man looked up and said, "You figured it out! I'm so glad you came to see the finished product! Do you want to take one of the toys with you?" Jake happily nodded his head yes, and the man handed him a soft teddy bear. Jake waved goodbye and skipped off with a smile on his face. He had +Once upon a time, there was a hairy bear. He loved to pick big, red roses. One day, he picked the most beautiful rose he had ever seen. He wanted to keep it forever. + +When the bear tried to take it home, the rose told him he couldn't. The rose said it wanted to stay with the bear, but only if he agreed to let it go whenever someone scared it. + +The bear reluctantly agreed and held the rose in his hands. Every day, he kept the rose safe, but if someone came too close, the rose made the bear give it away. + +Eventually the bear became sad, until one day a butterfly landed on the rose. The butterfly was so gentle and kind that the rose decided to yield to the bear. It stayed with him forever, as a special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. He was very shy, but he liked to play hide and seek with his friends. + +One day when he was playing, he found a notebook. He was so excited! It was empty, and he wanted to fill it up with his own ideas. + +Ben took the notebook home and was about to start writing when he heard a voice. It was one of his friends who had come to play. + +"Can I come in?" asked his friend. + +Ben was a bit shy, so he said, "Maybe next time." + +Suddenly, his friend left a note in the notebook. It said, "See you soon! Love, Jenny." + +Ben was so happy! He started writing in his notebook and soon filled it with stories he made up. Now he's never shy when his friends come to play. He knows they'll leave him a note and he can fill his notebook with his own ideas. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful leopard who lived all alone in the forest. She was very unusual because, unlike other leopards, she often touched herself with her paw. + +One day, a little 3 year old girl walked into the forest. As she was walking, she saw the leopard touching herself. + +The little girl approached the leopard and said "What are you doing? That looks strange!" + +The leopard looked at the little girl and said "I'm just rubbing my fur. It feels nice and it make me sleep better." + +The little girl smiled and said "Can I touch your fur too?" + +The leopard grinned and said "Sure, just reach out and give my fur a rub." + +The little girl happily touched the leopard's fur and the two of them were friends ever since. +Tommy was a strong three year old. He liked to eat honey. Today, he decided to get some honey from the store. He hopped in his toy car and drove to the store. + +When he arrived at the store, he laughed and said, "I'm going to get some honey!" He found the honey and grabbed it. He put the jar on the floor and said, "Now, I am going to reverse the car!" + +But, before he could get back in the car, the owner of the store yelled, "Hey! You can't take that honey without paying for it!" + +Tommy got scared and backed away from the honey. He wanted to get away, so he pressed the button on the car to reverse, but the car just stayed still. The store owner stepped closer and said, "Looks like you're not strong enough to start the car. You better come inside." + +Tommy got a scolding from the store owner and had to leave without the honey. He had a bad day and felt unhappy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very comfortable. She loved to build things! One day, she built a muffin out of wood and string. But she wasn't happy with the muffin she had built. + +The girl then decided to build a better muffin. She gathered all the best bits she could find, like nice colours and soft fabric. Finally, she put them all together and made a comfy, soft, squishy muffin. + +When she was done, the girl proudly showed her muffin to her parents. They smiled and said it was a very special muffin. Then, the girl hugged the muffin and snuggled up in it. It was the most comfortable thing she had ever built! +Billy was a 3 year old boy. He wanted something to eat so he asked his mother, "Can I have a pan?" His mother answered, "No, Billy. Pans are not for eating." + +Billy felt very mad. He said, "That's stupid!" His mother told him, "No, it's not. You must learn to be more polite." + +Billy was quiet for a moment and then he asked, "What can I have to eat, then?" His mother answered, "You can have some apples and oranges." + +Billy smiled and said, "Okay!" His mother smiled too because she was happy to see him so happy. +Once there was a little girl. She had been feeling quite unwell so her parents took her to see the doctor. + +The doctor was very kind. He examined the little girl and told her that she was warm. He said that she should rest for a day or two and return if her sickness did not delay. + +The little girl was worried. She asked the doctor, "Am I going to feel better soon?" + +The doctor smiled and said, "If you rest and take care of yourself, I'm sure you'll feel much better soon." + +The little girl nodded and thanked the doctor before she left. She was feeling much better already. She returned home, safe and sound, and spent the rest of her day in warmth and comfort. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alex. She loved exploring with her family and was always looking for something new. One day, Alex and her family went to the park. + +"Look over there!" said Alex, pointing to some bushes. + +"What is it?" asked her father. + +"I think it's an animal!" exclaimed Alex. + +They cautiously went to the bushes and discovered a poor and miserable little puppy. Its fur was matted and it was shaking with fear. + +"Oh wow! It's a puppy!", said Alex's mom. + +Alex's dad gently petted the puppy. The puppy gazed into his eyes, as if asking for help. + +"We'll take him home and take care of him," said Alex's mom, feeling sorry for the puppy. + +Alex and her family were excited for their new discovery! They were happy to find the puppy and gave him a better home. Everyone was thrilled to welcome the little pup to their family. +One day, a little girl wanted to test her new jeep. It was a bright, light blue color. She drove it all around her yard, going faster and faster. She was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, the jeep crashed right into the fence. Her dad came out to have a look. He was very angry. He told the little girl she couldn't play with the jeep anymore. + +The little girl was very sad. She wanted to test her jeep again, but she knew she couldn't. She sadly went inside her house and never played with the jeep again. +The sun was shining yesterday. + +But the wind was blowing too. + +So the farmer was wise. He sprayed the seeds on the ground. + +The wind blew harder and harder. But the farmer kept spraying. + +This morning, everyone saw the result of the farmer's hard work. + +The field was filled with rows and rows of beautiful flowers! +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat with black fur. She loved to play outside, especially with her friends. + +One day she got lost in the park. She meowed and meowed but no one came to help her. + +That's when she saw a little girl. The girl was so tiny that she was only as tall as the cat. She had big eyes and a big smile. + +"Can you help me?" the cat asked. + +The little girl smiled. "Yes!" she said. + +The girl helped the cat find her way home. When they got there, the cat said, "Thank you for helping me. You are so graceful." + +The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome. Let's be friends forever." + +And they were. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to work hard. Every day she got up early to help her mom and dad around the house. One day she wanted something special for breakfast. She asked her mom if she could have some cereal. Her mom said, “We have some rare cereal in the cupboard. Will that work?†The girl was so excited that she ran to the cupboard and opened it up. She saw a big box of cereal with a rare flavor she had never tried before. She poured herself a big bowl and enjoyed the sweet, crunchy cereal. After she finished, she went back to work and kept being helpful around the house. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Robot. They liked to play together and were always super friendly. One day, they decided to have a contest to decide who was the best. So they had a discuss about who should be the judge. + +Then, Robot had a great idea. He said that the best judge should be someone who was friendly to both of them. So they chose a kind lady who was very friendly. The kind lady listened to both of them very carefully, then she made a decision. + +Robot and Jack had to be the judge for each other. They each had to be friendly judges and give each other a compliment. Robot said that Jack was a great friend, and Jack said that Robot was a super thinker. + +The moral of the story is that even the best judge should always be friendly. So always try to be kind to other people and think of their feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a famous corn field. Every day, the corn would surrender its kernels to the farmer who took care of it. + +One day, a little 3-year-old girl named Jennie wandered into the famous corn field. She was curious and wanted to explore it. + +Filled with joy, she ran and ran, shouting, "This is so much fun!" Then, Jennie stopped suddenly and cried out, "Look! I found a magical kernel of corn!" + +Intrigued, the farmer asked, "What makes it so special?" Jennie replied, "It's special because when I surrender it, it will grant me my biggest wish." + +The farmer smiled and said, "That's a nice idea, however, I think I might have a better idea. Instead of surrendering the magical kernel of corn, why don't we all work together to make sure the entire corn field is amazing and famous?" + +Jennie's eyes lit up. She smiled, then turned to the farmer and said, "That's a great idea, let's do it!" +Once there was a jolly little bear who liked to walk in the woods. He wanted to stay there forever and so he started walking deeper and deeper into the forest. + +The bear kept walking, but soon night came and the woods were dark. He felt scared and tried to find his way back home, but it was too dark and the little bear couldn't see where he was going. He stumbled and fell and became more and more lost. + +Finally the bear stumbled upon a small cottage deep in the woods. He was so relieved! He walked closer and looked in the window, but inside there was a big, mean witch. She was cooking something and it smelled really bad. + +The jolly bear became afraid and tried to run, but the witch saw him and chased him back into the dark woods. He ran and ran, but the witch followed him. The bear was too scared and finally he had to stay in the woods forever and ever! +Once there was a popular fireman. He always liked to remind the town that fire can be dangerous. Every day he would go around town and tell them to be careful. + +One day, he was walking through town when he heard a loud noise. He looked up to see a big fire in one of the houses. He knew he had to hurry and put it out. He ran to the house and started putting the fire out. + +He was trying his best to save the house, but the fire was too strong. The fireman felt sad. He wanted to help, but he couldn't do anything. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Help me" the voice cried. + +The fireman realized the voice was coming from the house. He ran in to look for the source. Inside he saw a small child, and he knew it was too late. The fire had spread too quickly and the child could not be saved. + +The fireman was devastated. He had tried his best to remind everyone about the danger of fire, but it had been too late for this little one. +Once upon a time, there lived a giant. He was very selfish and he wanted everything for himself. + +One day, a little boy named Jack found out about the giant. He wanted to have a look at the giant, so he went to his house. + +When Jack arrived, he saw the giant and said, "Hello, giant! Why are you so selfish?" + +The giant replied, "I need to be selfish, because then I get all the goodies for myself!" + +Jack thought that wasn't fair. He asked the giant, "But why do you lock the door so nobody else can come in?" + +The giant said, "Because no one else should have what I want." + +Jack was sad, so he quickly turned away and left. He hoped that one day the giant would learn to share and not be so selfish. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Clara. Clara loved rainbows. Every day she would go out and look hunting for bright and colourful rainbows. She was never bored when looking for them. + +One day, it started to rain. While it was raining, Clara still wanted to go out and find rainbows, but her mum said no. Clara was sad and she started to cry. She was sad because she wanted to go and search for rainbows, but it was too wet and her mum said it was too dangerous. + +But then, something wonderful happened! When the rain stopped, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. Clara was very happy and she quickly ran out and found the rainbow. She hugged it and loved it so much. + +Clara realised that something even better than hunting for rainbows was just waiting for a rainy day to end and for the magic of a rainbow to appear. Clara smiled and decided that she would never be bored again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. Emily loved to clap her hands and make noise. +One day, when Emily was happily clapping her hands, her mommy told her that applause meant something really special. Emily was curious, so she asked what applause meant. +Her mommy smiled and explained that when something is really great, applause is the way to show how much value it has. Emily thought this was really cool so she got ready to applaud. +Emily kept her eye out everywhere and whenever she found something really special, she clapped her hands and shouted "Yay!" + +The other day, Emily and her mommy went to the park and there was a really big, heavy truck parked there. Emily was amazed by the epic sight of the truck. She looked up at her mommy and clapped her hands with excitement. With a smile, her mommy said "applaud" and Emily shouted "Hooray!" + +Emily now knows the true value of applause and she's always looking for a chance to show it. Even when it's something as simple and heavy as a big truck. +One night, Alan went camping with his family. They took a tent to sleep in and some snacks. They drove to the peaceful forest. + +When they arrived, they started to set up the tent. Mom and Dad worked hard to set the tent up while Alan watched. + +Once the tent was ready, Alan and his family went inside. "It's so cozy", Mom said. + +Alan asked, "Can we shut the door?" + +"Yes you can," Mom replied. "Let's close the door to keep us all nice and warm." + +Alan shut the door and his parents zipped it up. Inside the tent, it was peaceful and warm. + +Alan's family spent the night in the peaceful tent. It was the best night ever. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl who loved music very much. She wanted to learn to play the piano. But the piano was too big and heavy, so her mom said no. + +One day, the girl found a delicate little piano in the store. It was just her size! She was so happy that she knew she had to get it. + +The girl worked hard and practiced every day. After a few weeks, she could play many different songs on the piano. All her friends were so impressed. + +Now the girl knows how to play the piano and she loves it. Even her mom is very proud of her. +Once there was a foolish boy named Tim. He was always forgetting to do things, so his mom got him an alarm. Every day the alarm sounded, and it would remind him that it was time to do something. + +One day Tim went outside to play, and he met a little rabbit. Tim thought it was silly to talk to a rabbit, but he did anyway. The rabbit told him it was almost time for lunch. Tim said "No, my alarm told me it was almost time to brush my teeth." + +The rabbit told him that an alarm can't always be right, and that it was actually time for lunch. So, Tim and the rabbit shared lunch together. After that, Tim was happy and realized that sometimes it was okay not to do what his alarm said. He was no longer foolish. +Nate stood in the park. He had his hands in his pockets, and he saw a smelly dog walking around. He got very scared and he wanted to run away, but he was too scared to move. + +The dog came closer and closer, and Nate stood very still. He felt like the dog would come even closer if he moved. Then the dog started to bark and jumped at him. Nate was so scared he started to cry. + +But suddenly, Nate remembered the smelly thing he had put in his pocket earlier. He quickly took it out, and when the dog smelled it, it sat down next to Nate's feet and waited for more of it. + +Nate realized that it was ok and he stopped crying. He gave the smelly thing to the dog and then he ran away to tell his mom what he had learned. From that day on, he never forgot to put smelly things in his pocket! +Once upon a time there was a mommy who wanted to make something yummy. So she took out all of the things she needed to bake. She took butter, flour, eggs, and sugar. + +Next, mommy mixed all of the things together and made a yummy dough. Then, mommy put the dough in the oven for some baking time. + +After the baking time was over, mommy opened the oven. Out came a yummy cake! + +Mommy and her little girl were so happy. They cheered and clapped. They cut the cake and ate it. It was so yummy! +Once there was a little bird. He had two wings and a big, round tummy. He loved to joke with his friends, who were two other birds. They loved to play together and eat tasty treats. + +One day the little bird had a great idea. He called his friends over and said, "I have a joke to tell you. It's a very funny one!" His friends listened closely as he told the joke. + +When he finished, the little bird's friends started to laugh and tweet. They thought the joke was hilarious! The little bird was so excited, he flew high into the air with his wings. As he flew, he thought about the tasty treats he was about to eat for dinner. + +He flapped his wings and flew back to the ground. When he got there, his friends were waiting with lots of food. They shared a dinner of tasty fruit and nuts. They celebrated the funny joke and thanked the little bird for making them laugh. It was a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there was a knight who had a beautiful shield. One day the knight decided to travel to a distant castle. As the knight travelled farther and farther, it became increasingly cold. The land seemed icy and the knight shivered. + +As the knight walked closer to the castle, he saw an old man. The knight said to the old man, "It is so cold, can you help?" The old man replied, "Yes, my son, I can help. Take my shield, it will keep you warm." + +The knight thanked the old man and took the shield. He couldn't believe it! He felt like he was wearing a warm coat. The knight smiled and continued his journey. Soon he reached the castle and arrived safe and warm. + +The knight realized the shield was magical. Whenever he felt cold and shivery, he just had to put the shield on and he was normal again. It was truly a wonderful shield! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who really loved to dress up. She had a closet filled with colorful costumes and she would play pretend all day long. + +One day, the little girl's mom said to her, "Honey, you need to pick out a costume for the party next week." + +The little girl frowned, because she hates parties. But she decided that she would find a costume that she liked and so she looked through all of her costumes. + +After a while, she decided on a pale pink dress with pink ribbons. She tried it on and she was happy with how it looked! + +But then the little girl's mom said to her, "Do you know how much this costume cost us? We have to be careful with money." + +The little girl started to feel bad. She hated feeling like she didn't have enough money. But she still thought the costume was perfect, and so she put it on and twirled around her room, happy and hopeful! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Cara. She was happily playing outside with her friends when suddenly she heard an alarm ringing. Everyone got scared, not knowing what was happening. Cara asked her mom what was happening and her mom explained that it was a fire alarm and they needed to get out of the house. + +Together they quickly ran out of the house and into the street. Everyone was confused, not knowing what to do. But then Cara noticed a big, red button on the side of the house, and she had the funniest feeling that it would help. + +Cara grabbed her mom's hand and said, "Mom, I think I know what to do." Her mom looked at the button and said, "Go ahead and press it." So Cara confidently pressed the button and released the alarm. + +Everyone was so relieved to hear the alarm turn off. They all cheered and thanked Cara for being so brave. From that day on, Cara new that she was the one to look to when a problem needed to be solved - this made her feel so proud! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Jack and Jenny. They were playing in the park and found a carrot. They started to dig around the carrot and were very excited. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and they both panicked. + +“What was that noise?†Jenny asked Jack. + +Jack replied, “I don’t know. It sounded scary.†+ +“I know what to do,†said Jenny in a very humble way. “Let's go and ask the park keeper for help.†+ +So, the two friends nervously walked towards the park keeper. He smiled when he saw them and said, “Don’t worry! That noise was just a bird.†+ +Jack and Jenny were very relieved. They hugged each other in excitement and ran off to continue playing. The park keeper watched them, and he was happy to see them so joyful. +Once upon a time there was a brave mouse named Max. Max wanted to explore the world and one day he started his journey to the old mill. + +As Max got closer to the mill, he saw a huge red barn and some farm animals. Max was a little scared, but he was brave and he kept going. + +When he finally arrived at the mill, Max heard a deep voice coming from inside. It was an old man who said, "Who are you and why have you come here?" + +Max bravely stepped forward and said, "My name is Max and I came here to explore the world!" + +The old miller smiled and said, "Welcome Max, I'm glad you're here. Come have a look around and explore!" + +Max was overjoyed and started his exploration of the old mill. He discovered so many new and exciting things and had a wonderful time. + +The moral of the story is to be brave and explore the world. +One day, a little boy named Jack was having a picnic with his grandparents. He was so excited to explore the nearby woods and measure its beauty. Jack started to run off but his grandfather stopped him and said, “Hold on, Jack! You need to be careful and go slow so you don’t get hurt. The speed is perfect for a little boy like you.†+ +Jack was confused and wanted to go fast. “But why, Grandpa? I want to run and measure the woods!†he asked. Grandpa explained, “Getting hurt isn't the perfect thing, you need to slow down so you don’t get hurt.†Still, Jack was very eager to measure the woods so he pleaded, “Please, Grandpa! I want to measure it and I can go slow!†+ +Grandpa thought for a moment and agreed that Jack could measure but advised, “Be sure to go slow and be careful. I’ll be watching you.†+ +Jack was so happy and promised Grandpa to take his time. He went off and enjoyed measuring and exploring the woods, but at a safe speed. + +At the end of the day, Jack was very happy and felt like he measured the woods perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Elsa. She wore a bright red coat and white shoes. One day, her Grandma promised her a special mask that would make her look just like a princess. + +Elsa was so excited, she put on her shoes and ran outside. But it was cold outside and the wind was blowing. She ran back inside to be with her Grandma. + +"Grandma - why is it so cold outside?" asked Elsa. + +Grandma smiled and said "It's winter, sweetheart. You cannot wear your red coat outside because it's too cold" + +Elsa didn't understand, so Grandma hugged her and said "Don't worry, I'll make you a special mask to wear so you can play in the snow." + +Elsa was excited. She asked "Grandma, can I wear the mask tomorrow?" + +Grandma promised her she would. With a hug, she said "Now be a good girl and get ready for bed. Tomorrow is another day, and you will get to wear your mask for sure." + +Elsa went to bed, and all through the night she dreamt about the cold winter air and playing with her very own mask. + +The next day, she woke up and ran to Grandma's room. Sure enough, there was the mask - just like Grandma promised! + +Elsa quickly put on the mask and +One day, Jack found a big shell on the beach. It was so special that Jack decided to take it home. Jack was sure it would be helpful. + +On the way home, Jack stopped to look at a lake. Suddenly, the sun got too hot and the shell melted in Jack's hands. Jack was so sad. + +Although Jack searched the lake, he couldn't find the shell. It had disappeared forever. + +Jack was upset and didn't know what to do. He was so sad that his special shell had melted away. +Jimmy and his dad were walking in the park. Jimmy saw a metal box on the ground. He bent down to take a closer look. When he opened it he saw something that made him very excited. It was a toy drum! He ran to get his dad and said, "Look! It's a drum!". His dad smiled and said, "Let's make some music!". + +They started to clap and tap the drum. The metal made it sound loud. As they kept playing, the drum started to feel hot. Then, smoke started coming out from the inside of it! + +Jimmy was scared and said, "What happened to the drum?". His dad answered, "It got too hot and the metal got damaged." + +Jimmy was sad, but then his dad said, "It's ok, we can still clap and make music with our hands!". +Once upon a time, there was a kind mouse. He had a long, fluffy tail. Everyone in the village admired the tail. Every day, the kind mouse went to the meadow to play. But one day something terrible happened, the mouse lost its tail. + +The mouse was so sad and scared. He looked for his tail, but could not find it. Then he decided to ask all the animals in the woods if they had seen it. But no one had seen it before. + +Soon the mouse realised he wouldn’t find his tail ever again. So he sadly looked at his short tail. He wished he had been more careful with his tail, but it was too late now. He had lost his beautiful tail forever. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Tommy. Tommy liked to cook. One day Tommy wanted to cook something special. + +He saw a cliff in the distance. He thought it would be a fun to cook at the top of the cliff. On the way up, Tommy smelled something smelly. He didn't know what it was. + +At the top of the cliff, Tommy found what was making the smelly smell. There was a big green smelly cheeseburger! Tommy decided to cook it. He put the cheeseburger in a pan and cooked it. + +When the cheeseburger was cooked Tommy ate it. It was delicious! Tommy was very happy and decided to cook at the cliff every day. The End. +Once upon a time there was a daddy. He was very proud of his lovely daughter. Every day he watched her play in the garden. She was so happy and smiley. + +One day she asked her daddy if she could try to pick a big flower. He smiled at her and said yes. + +She chose the biggest, most beautiful flower she could find. She tugged and tugged at it but it wouldn't come out of the ground. She was so determined that she just kept on pulling. + +Finally, the flower yielded to her and she yanked it out of the ground. She was so delighted and showed it to her daddy. He was very proud of her, and hugged her tight. + +The end! +Molly was playing at the park when she saw something that made her smile. There was a blue lamp in the playground that had all sorts of shapes on it. She decided to take a closer look. + +Molly was in awe. She started to jump in delight, but just at that moment her big brother walked in. He was embarrassed and quickly shushed her, telling her that she was too loud and she shouldn't be making so much noise. + +Molly quickly looked away, feeling shy. But then, she noticed something else on the lamp--a shiny star! She smiled and reached out to grab it. + +"Look big brother! It's so blue, and so shiny! I love it!" He smiled too and told her it was very special and she should take care of it. Molly happily hugged the lamp and carried it home, feeling proud. +John and his Mum were walking through the park when he heard a beautiful song. He asked his Mum what it was and she said it was coming from the temple nearby. So they walked towards it. + +When they arrived, John was amazed at how ordinary the temple looked, but the music was special. They walked up the steps and saw a man singing. He was wearing strange clothes and had a long beard. John was mesmerised by the song, and asked the man why he was singing. + +The man looked at John and said “I'm singing to the sky. Today is a special day, and soon you'll find out why.†+ +John was sly and he couldn't wait to find out what was happening. So he and his Mum stayed and watched the man sing. As the sun went down and the night sky appeared, suddenly the temple lit up with a bright light. + +John was amazed - the ordinary temple was transformed into a magical place. He realised why the man was singing, and he felt so lucky to be able to see and experience this special event. + +The man's song filled the air, and John understood - it was the night of a special celebration, and the temple was alive with music and light. +Jimmy was so excited! He was going for a zip in his new car. His dad was driving. The car was going so fast! Jimmy looked out of the window. He could see the trees zipping by. + +Dad said it was time to go to the store. He wanted to buy something from the freezer. Jimmy hopped out of the car and his dad opened the door of the store. + +The freezer was full of yummy things. There were boxes of ice cream and burgers, chicken and pizza. Jimmy wanted to try them all! His dad said maybe one day but today he had to pick just one. + +Jimmy spotted a box full of soft ice-creams. He wanted one! His dad helped him choose the best one and put it in the shopping bag. + +They went back to the car and drove home. Jimmy was so excited as they got closer to his home. When they got home, Jimmy and his dad went inside. On the way, Jimmy showed his dad his bedroom. + +They went to the kitchen and put the soft ice-cream in the freezer and Jimmy knew he had a special treat for the next day. He couldn't wait! +Once there was a worm who was feeling very crazy. He didn't like the way his life was going and he wanted to do something to make it better. So he decided to pour some water on himself. He thought maybe the water would make him feel like a new worm. But instead, it made him feel even crazier. He felt completely soaked and the water made him cold. + +He started to shiver and he knew that he had to find shelter soon. He looked around hoping to find somewhere warm and dry to stay, but no such luck. He realized he was in danger and he had to find a way to warm up. But it was too late, the cold had already gotten to him and he became so frozen that he couldn't move anymore. + +The poor worm lay still, the cold slowly taking over his body and eventually he passed away. + +It was a sad ending for the poor worm who had tried to do something to make his life better but sadly things didn't work out for him. +Billy was three years old and he loved to explore. One day he proudly walked into his house to the kitchen, and he stopped to gaze at the big, shiny stove. His mom saw him and said, "Billy, let's make some cookies together." + +Billy was so excited he started to dance. He watched carefully as his mom put all the ingredients into the bowl. Then, she opened the stove door and put it inside. It was dark and warm inside the stove and Billy couldn't help but think how amazing it was. + +After a while, they started to smell something delightful wafting in the air. It was the smell of the most delicious cookies baking. Finally the cookies were ready, and mom and Billy took them out of the oven. + +They were a deep, rich brown and smelled heavenly. The cookies were the best they had ever tasted. Billy was so happy that he ran around the kitchen and gave his mom a big hug. From then on, he knew his mom's cookies were the best in town! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Tom. Tom was three years old. + +One day Tom asked his parents, "Can I ride in something really special?" His parents asked him, "What do you mean, Tom?" + +Tom said, "I want to ride in something really unusual and luxury." + +His parents smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can ride in something special. We'll take you in a limousine!" + +Tom was so excited. He couldn't believe it. + +He never rode in a limousine before. He even got to sit in the front seat. It was so exciting! + +When Tom arrived from his ride in the limousine, all his friends were so jealous. They wished they could do something as special and unusual as ride in a luxury limousine too! +Once there was a little boy and he liked to watch television. All his favourite shows were always on. One day his mom locked the television. The little boy tried to open it, but he couldn't. He didn't understand why she had locked it. He asked his mom why she had locked the television. + +His mom explained that watching too much television isn't good for him. She said that he can watch television for only a little bit and that the rest of the time he should play outside or do something else. + +The little boy was sad that he couldn't watch his favourite shows any more. His mom said she had a surprise for him. She brought out some tasty treats for him to try. The little boy's face lit up with happiness. He tried all the tasty treats his mom had made for him. He was so happy that he even forgot about the locked television. +Zack was so excited. His mom was taking him to the carnival. He had a yellow ticket and couldn't wait to ride the rides. He asked mom "what can I ride?". She replied "you can ride the ferris wheel and the merry-go-round". + +So Zack went to the ferris wheel first. He got his seat, the metal was chilly and it made Zack giggle. But before he could go up, mom asked "are you wearing your seatbelt?". Zack said no so mom put it on him. Then he was ready and the ferris wheel went up. He smiled and waved to mom as the ride whirled around and around. + +When it was over, Zack wanted to ride again but mom said it was time to go. Zack begged and pleaded, but mom said no and they headed home. As they walked away, Zack regretted not riding the ferris wheel one more time. He knew he'd never forget the feeling of the chilly metal and the yellow ticket he had clutched in his hand. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lisa. Lisa lived in a beautiful country. One day, a man knocked at Lisa's door and asked her to come with him. He said he wanted to take her to a far away place. Lisa was very scared, she was fearful of leaving her country. + +So Lisa refused the man. She said she was happy where she was and did not want to leave. After she refused the man, he went away. + +Lisa was happy that she stayed in her beautiful country. She learned that it was important to always trust her own feelings. If something ever made her scared or uncertain, it was ok to say no and refuse. Thinking this way kept her safe. +Once upon a time there was a young child named Bob. He was always very kind and loved to help people. + +One day, Bob went to the market to buy some apples. He chose a big, red apple which looked yummy and delicious. But when he bit into the apple it tasted very sour! Bob was sad because he had wasted his money. + +He decided to try and find another apple, but all of them started to vanish! Bob was confused. + +Then he asked the shopkeeper why all the apples were gone. The shopkeeper smiled and explained “When you bought the sour apple, you taught me an important lesson - don’t take things that are not good for you!†+ +Bob smiled and learnt an important lesson - always choose things that are good for you! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Irene. She was three years old and loved to run around outside. Every day after lunch, she would put on her shoes and run across the field in her backyard. + +One day, as Irene was about to run across the field, she noticed something strange in the grass. It was a beautiful golden crown! Irene picked up the crown and put it on her head, feeling amazing. + +"Wow!" she said. "Now I am a Princess!" + +Just then, Irene heard a voice. "If you keep the crown, a reward will come to you," it said. Irene was very surprised, but she knew the reward would be worth it. So she decided to hold onto the crown and take it home. + +When she got home, there was a package waiting for her. Inside was an amazing surprise – candy, toys and a card that said: "Congratulations on finding the crown. Here is your reward. Enjoy!" + +Irene was so excited. She thanked the person who had given her the reward and hugged the package tightly. From then on, she always ran with the golden crown on her head, feeling amazing. +Once upon a time, there lived a great artist called Alex. He had a passion for design and he liked to create beautiful things. + +One day, he decided to design a special jelly. He used the most lovely ingredients, mixing together blueberries, strawberries and sweet jam. He worked for hours, until the jelly was perfect. + +When he finished, he proudly presented his work to his best friend, Tim. "Oh wow, Alex!" said Tim with a smile. "It's lovely! How did you make that?" + +Alex replied with a cheerful smile, "I used my special design to make it. Do you like it?" + +"Yes!" said Tim, taking a spoonful of the jelly. "It's delicious!" + +Alex beamed with pride. From that day on, the two friends shared the lovely jelly every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very reliable. He had an orange, and was walking with it along the path. He spoke to the orange as if it could hear him, telling it all sorts of things he had seen and done that day. + +Suddenly, a noise made him jump. It was a squirrel! The squirrel was looking for food, and spotted the orange. It spoke to the boy, asking if it could have the orange. + +The boy thought this over. He knew the orange was his, but he also knew the squirrel was hungry. He came to a decision: he gave the orange to the squirrel. + +The squirrel thanked the boy, and quickly ran off. The boy watched it go happily, a warm feeling in his heart. He had done a kind thing, and that was its own reward. From that day on, the boy thought carefully about who he gave his things to, and became even more reliable. + +This story has a moral value: it is possible to be both generous and reliable, and doing the right thing will be its own reward. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel who loved acorns. He would gather them every day and store them in a big pile. He was very organized! One day, he saw a stranger trying to take his acorns away. He didn't want to give them up, so he tried to resist. But the stranger was too strong and the squirrel couldn't fight back. The stranger collected all of the acorns and ran away. The squirrel was sad, but he soon figured out a new plan. He started to look for more acorns on his own and store them away in a secret place. In the end the squirrel was able to resist the stranger's theft, and keep all of his acorns safe. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess called Milly. She wanted to explore and so she set off into the west. The further she went, she couldn't help but feel a bit scared. The sun was setting and she was much too far from home. + +When Milly saw a castle in the distance, she decided to take shelter for the night. She knocked on the door, but no one answered. As she was about to keep going, she heard a deep voice from inside the castle. + +"Come in," said the voice. Milly slowly opened the door and saw a tall, scary wizard. + +"I'm so sorry if I'm disturbing you," said Milly. + +"It's okay," said the wizard. "I'm here to help you. But before I can do that, you must surrender to me." + +Milly thought for a moment and the decided to surrender to the wizard. The wizard smiled and said, "Very good, now you may stay in my castle tonight. And the next morning you can go on your way." + +Milly thanked him and the wizard shooed her off to bed. She fell into a deep sleep, feeling safe and happy in the pretty castle. + +The next morning, Milly thanked the wizard again and said goodbye before setting off back to her home. She had learnt that sometimes it's okay to surrender. +Mum and Dad were in the shop. They were buying plane tickets. The plane tickets were very expensive. + +Mum said to Dad, "Let's go on a holiday!" Dad smiled. "Ok, let's do it!" + +The plane ride was very long. It made Mum and Dad feel dizzy. They flew in the plane for many hours. + +When they arrived, it was a very beautiful place. Mum and Dad were so happy. They went to the beach, ate some delicious food and had lots of fun together. + +On the way back, the plane ride was just as long. But, this time, Mum and Dad didn't feel so dizzy. Instead, they felt excited to be back home. + +Mum said to Dad, "We should go on more holidays together!" Dad smiled. "I agree!" +Once there was a little girl named Patty. She loved to decorate her room with colorful things. She had a special wish to find something very rare to add to her decorations. + +One day, her parents took her to the store. She looked at all the things on the shelves and suddenly saw something very special. It was a colorful box with a giant flower on it! + +Patty was so excited and asked her parents if she could buy it. They said yes and she hugged them tightly. With the box in her hand, she knew the decorations in her room would be even more special. + +When she got home she opened the box and inside was something she had never seen before - a rare butterfly made of shiny glass. She could not believe her eyes! + +Patty carefully added the butterfly to her decorations. She smiled and hugged her parents. Now her room was even more beautiful and she was one wish closer to making her dream come true. +Once there was a little girl who was very weak. One day she was in the park, when she saw a stack of bubble gum. She had heard that bubble gum was tasty, so she decided to give it a try. She took a piece of gum from the stack and chewed it. + +At first, the little girl liked it. But after a few minutes, she started to feel sick. She felt worse and worse as the minutes passed. + +The little girl's mom walked over and said, "Sweetheart, what did you eat?" + +The little girl explained about the bubble gum stack. The little girl's mom shook her head sadly. She said, "Sweetheart, that bubble gum was too old. Now you are very sick." + +The little girl was sad, but she remembered that the bubble gum had tasted sweet. Even though it had made her sick in the end, she had enjoyed it while it lasted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma who loved to chew gum. Every day, she would go to her local store to buy a pack of gum to chew while she was out playing in the park. + +One day, while she was at the store, Emma noticed that there was something different about the packs of gum she usually bought. The packs were labeled with a new word: "Value". + +Emma was curious so she asked the storekeeper what it meant. The storekeeper said, "Value means that these packs of gum have special qualities. They last longer than normal gum and they taste better too!" + +As Emma took a pack of Value gum home with her, she felt alert. She couldn't wait to chew this special gum and see if it really was different. + +Sure enough, when Emma took a piece of gum out of the pack and chewed it, it was the most delicious gum she had tasted in her life. She felt so happy that she had found such a valuable gum! + +From then on, whenever Emma wanted a special treat, she would buy a pack of Value gum to chew. +Mummy was carrying her daughter in her arms as they arrived at the big hotel. The little girl smiled in amazement at how large it was. Mummy said sweetly, "We are here to stay the night, darling." + +The little girl was a bit scared, so Mummy tried to comfort her. She said, "This is a nice hotel and I'm here to look after you. I'll be close by all night to give you lots of love and cuddles." + +The little girl was happy now. She liked the idea that Mummy would take care of her throughout the night. When they reached their room, the little girl curled up into Mummy's arms and said, "Thank you for coming with me to the big hotel and for looking after me." + +Mummy hugged her tightly and said, "I am so glad that I can be here to comfort you, my love." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lizzy. She loved playing games, and was very good at them. + +Today, Lizzy wanted to play with her marbles. She had lots of different kinds, and they all looked so amazing. She put them on the floor and the game began. + +She was enjoying the game so much that she almost forgot about time. Suddenly, she noticed that one of her marbles had vanished. She looked everywhere for it, but it was gone. + +Lizzy was very sad and disappointed. She couldn't believe her marble had vanished. Then, something amazing happened - her marble came back! + +Lizzy was so happy, and couldn't believe her eyes. How did it get back? She couldn't figure it out, but she was pleased that it had returned. She kept the marble safe, and the game went on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Hans. His mum was taking him to a far away land. She had packed a big suitcase and gave him a passport to hold. + +As they got on the plane, the flight attendant asked Hans to show her his passport. Hans was so excited and he eagerly handed over his passport. The flight attendant opened the passport and smiled at him. "You're all set to go!" she said. + +When they arrived at their destination, Hans couldn't believe how different it was. He saw fat camels walking around the sandy desert. He couldn't wait to go exploring. + +His mum said to him, "Let's use your passport to open the door to your new adventure". With a smile, Hans opened the door to his passport and began his new adventure. +Sammy was playing in his room. He was happy, rolling around on the floor and jumping on the bed. Suddenly, he heard a loud yell. It was coming from his mom and dad's room. He got scared and ran to the door. + +He slowly opened the door and peeked in. He saw his mom and dad in there. His dad was holding a broken belt in his hand. His mom was yelling at him and she looked really mad. + +Sammy got scared and ran out of the room. He ran through the house and all the way to the backyard. He ran and ran, until he couldn't run anymore. He hid under a tree in the corner of the yard. He sat there for a long time, trying to catch his breath. + +After a while, he slowly went back to his room. He didn't hear any yelling anymore. He was relieved, but still a little scared. He knew he must not get too close to his mom and dad's room again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was 3 years old and wanted nothing more than to travel. One day she decided to go on an adventure and explore the world. + +Emily flew on an airplane and when she arrived at her destination, she discovered a big orange squash in the garden. She was surprised and excited to find it there. She picked the squash up and it felt very soft. + +Emily brought the squash back to her house. + +That night, Emily asked her mom, "Mom, can I travel the world with my squash?" + +Her mother replied, "Yes, darling, of course you can. Just make sure to be careful and enjoy your adventure." + +So Emily did as her mother said and, with her soft squash in her hands, she began to explore the world. Emily had never been so happy before. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad who wanted to teach their little boy all about vegetables. They went to the garden and proudly showed off all the different vegetables to their son. But he was too young to understand, so he just kept asking silly questions. The parents tried to be patient, but the questions were becoming too silly and the dad said, "You have to be a bit smarter if you want to learn about vegetables. Don't be so foolish!" + +Hearing this, the little boy's face grew sad and he began to cry. The mom saw this and said softly, "It's ok. We are here to teach you. We just want to help you understand more about vegetables." Then the dad smiled, realizing his mistake, and said, "Yes, we want to help you learn. What do you want to know?" + +The little boy looked up and asked, "What are the funny-looking ones with the green teets?" + +The father and mother laughed, then the dad explained, "Those are called tomatoes. They are very delicious and are good for your health." With that, the little boy's face lit up and he was eager to learn more about vegetables. + +The parents were so proud, and every day they taught their son something new about vegetables. The little boy kept growing smarter, and soon he had all sorts of fun facts about vegetables. In the end, he learned that it +Once upon a time, a bunny and a squirrel both lived in the same forest. The bunny often shared his acorns with the squirrel, while the squirrel stayed selfish, never giving back. + +The bunny said to the squirrel, "Why don't you give me something in return?". But the squirrel just said, "No, why should I?" + +The bunny decided to teach the squirrel a lesson. He said, "Let's meet in the same spot tomorrow. I will bring no acorns, and you will bring two, and we'll see which one has more". + +The next day, the bunny had no acorns. The squirrel brought two. The squirrel felt very selfish and kept all of the acorns for himself and said, "I want all the acorns". + +The bunny said,"You should share with others, that is how you can create more friends. When you are selfish, you rob yourself of these friendships". + +The squirrel learned his lesson, and from then on the bunny and the squirrel worked together and shared all of their acorns. The moral of the story: being selfish will make you lonely, but sharing with others will make your friendships grow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to be fair. He wanted everyone to play together and share things. But he had a problem - two of his friends were always lying. + +So one day, the boy thought of an idea. He decided to start a special game with his friends - a fair game. He said that whoever lies in the game has to stop playing. + +The other two agreed, and the game began. Everyone had lots of fun, but nobody lied. Eventually, it was time to go home. The boy was so happy that everyone had played fair and nobody had to leave the game because they told a lie. His friends were happy too, and they all said they would play the game again soon. The boy was glad, and the game was a great success. +Once upon a time there was a cute little kitten called Milly. She was always very curious and liked to explore her home. + +One day, Milly was looking around and saw something unusual. It was a sack. Milly was curious and thought it might have something interesting inside. She carefully opened it and out popped a mushroom. It was the most peculiar thing she had ever seen! + +Milly had never seen a mushroom before. She thought it was so cute that she decided to keep it as a pet. She gave it a home in a dark corner of her house and put some food and water next to it. + +Milly's mushroom pet grew very quickly and before she knew it, it had become quite large. Every day, Milly enjoyed playing with her new pet and taking care of it. + +But one day, Milly came home to find her mushroom pet had shrunk back to its original size! It was the strangest thing! Milly thought about it and realized that the sack must have contained magic. The magic mushroom had returned to the sack after it was done playing for the day. + +Milly was overjoyed by her magical mushroom pet and continued to give it lots of love and care. She also kept the sack nearby in case the magic mushroom needed to go back home. + +THE +Once there was a little girl named Elise. She loved to jump. All day long she would jump. She had many friends who loved to jump too. One day she was jumping and she saw a furry little animal in a tree. + +Elise asked the animal, "What is your name?" + +The animal replied, "My name is Will. I am a loyal friend. I always keep my promises." + +Elise smiled and said, "You're my friend too. Promise you will stay with me forever?" + +Will replied with a nod and said, "I promise." + +Since then, Will and Elise were always together. They kept their promises to always be loyal friends. + +The moral of the story is that true friendship is built on loyalty. When you are loyal to your friends, you can trust them to stay with you forever. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mark. He loved taking baths. Every night, he would take a bubble bath with his favorite smell; it was sweet and fruity soap. + +But one night, when he was ready to take a bath, he noticed something different. He heard a lot of funny noises! He was scared, so he called out for his mommy. + +Mark's mommy came in and asked what was wrong. He said, "I heard noisy things!" + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, Mark. Those noises are coming from downstairs. The neighbors are having a party." + +Mark felt relieved and happy, so his mommy helped him get ready for his bath. As he was letting the bubbles fill the tub, he jumped in and shouted, "Yay, bath time with my soap!" +One day a famous cow went out for a walk. The cow was big and her name was Bessie. She was so famous, everyone in town knew her. + +Bessie walked to a nearby park and saw a jungle gym. She wanted to see if she could balance on the swing. She stepped onto the swing and tried to balance. But she couldn't quite get her feet right. She kept trying and finally figured out how to balance - her legs wide and her head held up high. + +She swung on the swing for awhile and enjoyed the feeling of balancing in the sunshine. Then she got off and walked away, smiling because she was so proud of herself for being able to balance. Bessie the famous cow was happy she had tried something new. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He loved spicy shrimp. Every day he would go to the store and buy some. On this special day, the man was very excited. + +The man went to the store and asked the seller to deliver the spicy shrimp. The seller said the shrimp would take an hour to arrive, and so the man agreed to wait. + +The man waited and waited, but the shrimp never arrived. He called the seller back, but the seller said, "I never delivered the shrimp. I forgot!" + +The man was so sad. He had been waiting for so long, and now he didn't have the spicy shrimp. He went home without any and was very disappointed. The end. +"Mommy, teach me about birthday!" said an eager 3 year old. + +"Well, a birthday is a special day when you get to celebrate," Mommy replied. "It's a day when you are surrounded by family and friends and can have fun. It’s a day to celebrate being alive and to be thankful for all the special moments in life." + +"But what do I do on my birthday?" asked the 3 year old. + +"You can do anything you want!" Mommy said, with a smile. "You can have parties, open your presents and eat cake. Or, if you're feeling generous, you can give away presents to your friends and be extra compassionate, sharing your love with everyone around you." + +"OK, I think I understand," said the 3 year old, thoughtfully. Mommy nodded, beaming proudly. + +"Yes, and remember, your birthday is a special day and it doesn’t need to be anything extravagant. Celebrate it in whatever way makes you happiest.†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play games. He wanted to add a hoop game to his collection of games, but he didn't know how. So he asked his mom for help. + +His mom told him that he could buy a hoop and that he would need to be organized with the game. She showed him how to organize the hoop by laying it out on the ground in the backyard. + +But when the little boy tried to add the hoop to his game collection, his brother got jealous. He started to argue with the little boy and said that he should not be allowed to add any more games. + +The little boy didn't want to argue with his brother, so he asked his mom for help. His mom gave him a big hug and told him that he could add the hoop game to his collection and that it was okay for him to have fun. + +The little boy smiled, thanked his mom and happily added the hoop to his game collection. He was so excited to add his hoop game and to play it all day! +Dolly and Sammy were the best of friends. One day, Dolly suggested that they go on an adventure. "Let's climb a mountain," she suggested. + +So, the two friends set off on their journey. As they continued walking, the mountain seemed far away. However, Dolly and Sammy kept going. + +When they finally reached the top of the mountain, Dolly and Sammy saw an amazing sight. It was a beautiful, original view of the countryside. + +Sammy looked around and shouted: "This is incredible!" + +Dolly nodded. "Let's stay here and explore some more," she suggested. And so they did. They spent the rest of the day discovering the mountain and its original beauty. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was very impatient and wanted to see something special. She asked her mum if she could go outside. Her mum agreed and Lucy was very happy. + +She went outside and looked for something special. Then she saw a very big tree with lots of branches. She climbed up the tree and what did she see? Chocolate! It was very yummy. + +Lucy was so impatient that she couldn't wait to eat the chocolate. She grabbed it and ate it all. Then she thought it might be nice to share the chocolate with everyone. + +So she did! She shared the yummy chocolate with everyone near the big tree. She was so happy to see the smiles on all the other children's faces after tasting the chocolate. + +Everyone thanked Lucy for the delicious chocolate. She was very proud and happy to see how everyone enjoyed it. +The day started out as an ordinary one. Mama and little Billy were in the kitchen making breakfast when Mama told little Billy to go find his father. Little Billy excitedly ran out of the kitchen to look for his father. + +He found his father in the living room, dressed in a big trucker hat and a red Jacket. Papa looked excited and said, "Billy, I have a special delivery to make. Do you want to come with me?" Little Billy shouted yes and hopped into the car with his papa. + +They arrived at a big building. Papa told Billy to stay in the car and he'll be back in a few minutes. Little Billy watched with eager eyes as his papa walked into the building. + +After a few minutes his papa came out with a box with colourful wrapping paper on it. He said, “Billy, I made an intelligent delivery today! Let’s go home and surprise your mama!†+ +Little Billy was excited as they drove back to the house, wondering what was in the box. When they got back, little Billy and his papa went to the bathroom. Papa said, “Billy, I have a special surprise for you and your mom, go and tell her to come here.†+ +Little Billy ran to find his mama and shouted, “mama! Papa has a special delivery in the bathroom! Come and see!†Mama was +Once upon a time there was a thief. This thief was trying to steal something very special, but he couldn't reach it. He looked around and noticed a little boy. The thief said, "Touch it for me, and I will give you something special!" But the boy refused. So the thief tried to make a deal with the boy - "If you touch it for me, I will share my success with you!" The little boy smiled, and touched the special thing. + +The thief was so happy, he gave the boy a big hug! Then he said, "Thank you so much! I'm so successful now and I can show you what I have!" He opened his bag and showed the boy some amazing things. + +The boy was amazed at the things the thief had. He was so excited to see them, he wanted to touch each and every one. The thief laughed and said, "You are a very brave boy to help a thief. Have fun and enjoy my success!!" +Mia was a 3-year-old girl who loved animals. Every morning, she would take a walk around her garden and look for new animals to observe. One day, she went out and saw a worm in her footprint. She was so excited and decided to welcome the worm. + +Mia bent down and said, “Welcome, little worm!†The worm crawled closer to her and she was so happy! Mia thought the worm was so attractive, with its long, slim body and two beady eyes. + +Mia picked up the worm carefully and smiled. She asked the worm, “Do you want to be my friend?†The worm crawled up her arm and Mia was excited. She knew the worm was happy to have found a new friend. + +Mia wanted to show off her new friend, so she took the worm inside to meet her family. She introduced the worm to her mom and dad, and they both smiled. Mia had made her first new friend! +Little Joe was a nervous 3 year old boy. He was trying to play basketball with his best friend, David. Little Joe shouted and jumped up and down when David passed him the ball. + +David smiled and said, "Go on, Joe. Give it a try!" But Little Joe started to scream when the ball came to him. + +David looked at Little Joe and said, "Come on Joe, it's ok, you can do it!" Little Joe looked very nervous and started to scream again. + +David ran over to Little Joe and held him tight. He said softly, "It's ok Joe, you can do it. I'm here with you." Little Joe's screams subsided and he slowly took the ball. + +With a deep breath, Little Joe shot the ball and it went through the hoop. He shouted in delight, "Yay! I did it!" David beamed at Little Joe and gave him a high five. + +From then on, Little Joe was no longer nervous when playing basketball and the two friends had lots of fun! +Once, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very curious and liked to explore new places. One day, she decided to try something new. + +She went to the bathroom and opened the door. Inside she found a big bathtub. It was very unusual. Daisy was excited and wanted to know what it was for. + +She stepped inside and the water came up to her head. She had never seen anything like it before. Then she heard a voice. It was coming from the other side of the bathroom. + +It was her mom. She had come to introduce Daisy to the bathtub. Daisy smiled and enjoyed splashing around in the water. She didn't want the moment to end. + +The bathtub was really fun! Daisy was so grateful to her mom for introducing her to such a wonderful new experience. From that day on, she couldn't wait to take a bath! +One day, a little girl was playing outside. She was running around the barn when she saw a fragile butterfly. It was so beautiful! She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +The girl kept playing around the barn, and she got close to the sun. The sun was very hot, and it started to melt the butterfly's wings. The girl gasped and said, "Oh no! My fragile butterfly!" + +She quickly grabbed a jar and some paper and she gently caught the butterfly. The little girl carefully placed the butterfly in the jar, so the sun could no longer melt its wings. + +The little girl thanked the butterfly for visiting the barn and released it into the sky. She watched it flutter away until it disappeared, and she smiled contentedly. +Once upon a time there was a clever little girl named Jane. She was always coming up with fun and exciting things to do. One day, Jane decided she wanted to explore the night and find out all the secrets it held. + +So she went out one night and started to look around. She went deep into the night, looking far and wide. But at one point, she got so excited by all the things she was finding, she forgot which way she had come from. + +She looked all around but she couldn't go back the same way. But then, Jane had a clever idea. She decided to wait until morning when it was light outside again and she could find her way back. + +And that's what she did. When morning came, she was able to remember which way she'd come. She was so happy and relieved to be back safe and sound. She had an amazing adventure and learned so much about the night. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ann and Bill. Ann and Bill liked to play together all the time. + +One day, Ann asked Bill to come and play with her. But Bill refused because he said he was too tired. Ann was sad. + +Ann asked Bill again and again. But still, Bill refused to move. Ann was very angry. She stomped her feet and said to Bill, “If you don’t move, I’m not going to be your friend anymore!†+ +This made Bill very sad. He wanted to be Ann’s friend, but he was so slow and tired. He wanted to move, but he just couldn’t. + +Suddenly, another friend came along. His name was Jack. Jack said, “Why don’t you both move together? You can help each other and be friends again.†+ +Ann and Bill looked at each other and smiled. They both agreed and started to move together, slowly but surely. Ann and Bill were happy to be friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a fragile little girl. She always wanted to explore the world. One day, she grabbed a stick and went outside to play. + +On the way, she heard a strange noise. It was coming from the bottom of a nearby tree. When she looked over, she saw a cute little bird! She wanted to grab the bird, but she was too scared. + +The bird noticed the little girl and said, "Hey girl, you should come over here. I promise I won't bite," the bird said with a friendly voice. + +The girl listened to the bird. She had a bit of courage now. She slowly moved closer and slowly grabbed the bird. She held it very softly and carefully, because she knew it was fragile. + +The bird chirped with delight. The girl was so proud of herself, and she cuddled the bird in her arms. + +From then on, whenever the girl went outside to explore, she brought the bird with her. They soon became great friends! +Once there was an old loyal dog named Buster. Buster lived near a big barrel that he liked to play around with. Buster often yelled with joy when he was kicking the barrel and chasing used its opening and closing. One day, a little boy named Jack wanted to play with Buster as well. He shouted "Hello, Buster!" and smiled. Buster barked back and ran towards the little boy with joy and excitement. He gave Jack big wet licks on his cheek! Jack and Buster played together all day, laughing and running around and around the barrel. Jack even took out his toys and put them in the barrel. When dinnertime came, Jack and Buster both yelled as Jack blew a loud whistle and ran towards the house. Jack gave Buster one last hug and thanked him for being a loyal friend. Later that evening, Buster curled up next to the barrel and slept in the moonlight. +One day, Johnson had an idea. He wanted a symbol of what he hated most in the world. He thought to himself and decided that he hated how things often tasted sour. So, he decided to make a symbol. + +He found some green paint, and painted it all over the wall. He stood back and watched as the paint spread, forming a green circle. He was very happy! His symbol was complete. + +Everyone who saw it knew what it meant. Whenever they tasted something sour, they would remember Johnson and the symbol he created. + +Johnson was very proud. He had made something that would remain forever, reminding everyone of what he hated most. +Once there was an elephant and a mouse who were very good friends. They would play together and run around in the sunshine. But one day, the elephant and mouse started to fight. The mouse was jealous of the elephant and wanted to prove that she was the strongest. + +The elephant was very big and had lots of energy. But the mouse was very small and couldn't breathe as deep. The mouse was running out of oxygen and it was starting to get tired. + +The elephant saw this and said that it wasn't a fair fight. He said it was wrong for the mouse to try and fight the elephant and he offered his trunk as a friendly hug. The mouse was so happy and the elephant was thankful that he could help his friend. + +They hugged for a long time, both relieved that their friendship was stronger than the fight. They stayed friends forever and never ever fought again. +Once upon a time, Emma and her Mom went to the park. Emma learned to swing and met a friend, Jack. Every day, Mom taught her to climb the playground lot and Emma was so happy. + +The weeks passed by, and one day Emma asked her Mom, "Can Jack come too?" +Her Mom said, "Yes, let's give him a warm welcome!" + +So they waved and shouted, "Welcome Jack!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +Mom taught Jack how to play and before they knew it, the three of them were having lots of fun. They made lots of memories and even made a rule to meet at the park every week. + +"Let's make this a regular thing", said Emma's Mom. + +The three friends agreed and kept their promise to meet regularly. + +They had the best days jumping, sliding, and playing together. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He liked to play with his toys every day. One day, he wanted to explore a big, flexible wardrobe in his bedroom. He couldn't reach the handle so he asked his dad to help him. + +His dad agreed and opened the wardrobe. Inside, Jack found lots of fun treasures! He saw different colors, shapes and sizes and he was very excited. He began to mention what he had found to his dad - a yellow rubber duck, a blue block and a red ball. + +Jack also found some new clothes and his dad showed him how to take them from the wardrobe. They hung the clothes together - Jack was very proud of himself! + +The next day, Jack asked his dad if he could take out his treasures from the wardrobe and play with them. His dad said yes, so Jack had lots of fun with his treasures and went back to the wardrobe when he was finished. + +Every week, Jack and his dad went to the wardrobe to explore its secrets. They both had a lot of fun and Jack was so glad that the wardrobe was so flexible. + +The end. +One day, Bob was walking near the park when he saw something. It was a big, purple brick. He was so excited that he wanted to take it with him. + +Bob ran to the brick and shouted, "This is mine!" But then Bob saw something move. He looked closer and saw that it was a frog! + +The frog croaked, "Hey! That's my brick!" It hopped towards Bob. Bob didn't know what to do, so he just froze. + +The frog asked, "What do you want the brick for?" Bob said, "I want to take it home." + +The frog said, "That's alright. You can have it. But first, can you give me a hug?" + +Bob smiled and hugged the frog. Then he ran home with the purple brick. +Once upon a time there was a green car. The car wanted to travel, so it asked its owner if it could go for a drive. The owner said yes, so the car was very happy. + +The car drove and drove, enjoying the beautiful sights and sounds of the world. Everywhere it went, it made new friends. + +It went to a park and saw lots of birds in the trees. The car honked at them and they chirped in reply. It also visited a lake, where the water was bright and blue. The car waved at the fish swimming by. + +Eventually, the car and the owner decided to head home. The car was tired, but happy it had gotten to explore. It knew that it would travel again soon, and looked forward to many more adventures. +One day, Isabelle wanted to get a wagon. She had wanted one forever. She asked her parents to take her to the store to get one. + +At the store, Isabelle saw the wagons. They were bright and fun! She saw a red one with wheels that looked furry. She had to have that one! + +Her parents said she could get it and so she took it home. Isabelle was so excited. She put her toys inside the wagon and started to push it around the house. She was having so much fun. + +The wagon was getting bigger and bigger. Every day it seemed to grow. Soon the furry wagon was big enough for Isabelle to sit in and go for rides. She would take her wagon to the park, on the beach and everywhere else she wanted to go. Isabelle was so happy she had a furry wagon. +Once upon a time, in the woods, there was a cold angel standing still. It seemed like the angel was waiting for something. Suddenly, a 3 year old girl came around the corner. She was looking for her way home. When she saw the angel, she said: "Hello! Who are you?". + +But the angel didn't answer. It only looked at the girl and kept standing still. The girl asked again, but the angel still didn't answer. She was feeling scared and began to cry. + +Frightened, the angel said: "Don't be scared, little one. I am here to help you. Follow me and I'll lead you home." So the angel and the girl started to walk through the forest. After a while, the cold wind stopped and the girl was no longer scared. + +The 3 year old girl thanked the angel for its guidance. She said: "Thank you for helping me. You are an angel for sure!" + +The angel smiled, nodded, and disappeared. It was gone as soon as it had come. The little girl knew she should be grateful for the angel's help and kept walking towards home. +Once upon a time there lived a mommy and a daddy. They had a little girl and they all lived in a big house. The little girl wanted dessert so she asked her mommy for ice cream. But her mommy said no and insisted that she only eat healthy food. + +The little girl was very sad and started to cry. Then she had an idea. She took some harmless flowers from the garden and put them in a bowl. She took the bowl to her mommy and said that it was desserts. + +But the mommy still said no and insisted that the little girl only eat healthy food. The little girl was very disappointed, but she knew she had to listen to her mommy. So she put the flowers back outside in the garden. +Once upon a time, there lived a princess. She was young and playful and lived in a beautiful castle. Everyone in her kingdom loved her and cheered for her. + +One day, the princess decided to try something very hard. She wanted to prove she could do it. But, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't succeed. She was very sad and wished she could have done it. + +Meanwhile, the bad people of her kingdom were having a plan. They wanted to capture the princess and keep her in their castle forever. The bad people succeeded and the princess was taken away. + +The good people in the kingdom tried to save the princess, but they couldn't succeed. The bad people were too powerful and nothing the good people did worked. The princess was never seen again and her kingdom was sad and gloomy. +Once upon a time, there was a navy of friendly little fish. They liked to swim around and explore the ocean. + +One day, the little fish spotted an icy swimming pool. They all wanted to dive in, but the captain of the navy insisted it was too dangerous. The fish squirmed and argued, but the captain refused to let them take the risk. + +Finally, the captain said, "If you go in, you have to be very careful." + +The fish all agreed eagerly. They couldn't wait to jump in the icy water! One brave fish jumped in and the others followed. It was so cold, they all had to swim really fast to keep warm. + +When they climbed out of the swimming pool, the captain smiled at them and said, "See how much fun you can have if you insist on being careful?" +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate little girl who loved to walk. Every day, she would wander around the village, exploring and meeting new people. + +One day, the little girl spotted a big, green melon growing in a farmer’s garden. She asked the farmer: “Can I have that melon?†+ +The farmer smiled, and kindly told her: “Yes, you may have it, my dear. That’s for you.†+ +The little girl thanked the farmer, hugged him and kissed his cheeks. + +Then, she said her goodbyes and slowly walked away with the melon in her hands. It was the most wonderful melon she had ever seen! She couldn’t wait to share it with her family. + +The girl smiled with happiness, feeling the farmer’s compassion. +Once there was a boy named Mike. He liked to record things with his silly toy. One hot day, Mike was playing outside with his toy. He saw a big dog walking by and he quickly ran over to record it. He pointed his toy at the dog and pressed a button. The dog barked and ran away. Mike laughed and kept recording until the sun went down. He had lots of fun recording silly things like the dog and the birds chirping in the trees. That was Mike's fun hot day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. Emma was three years old and she loved listening to stories. Everyone was always telling her stories and she loved it! + +One day, Emma listened to the most amazing story. It was about a microscope that made things look really crazy. She couldn't believe it! + +The next day, Emma told all her friends about the crazy microscope and how it made things look different. Her friends thought it was so cool and they wanted to see it. + +So, Emma asked her mom if they could visit the place where the microscope was. Her mom said yes and they went together. When they arrived at the place, they saw lots of people with microscopes looking around. Everyone was so excited! Emma was so happy she could listen to the stories about the microscope, and see it for herself. She thought it was so cool! +Once upon a time there was a brave lion who lived in a big pink house. Each day the lion would stand on his porch and roar loudly. Everyone in the village was scared of the lion's roar and stayed away from his house. + +One day a brave rabbit walked up to the lion's house. The lion watched from his porch and was surprised to see the rabbit coming closer. The rabbit nervously asked, "Will you please stop roaring?" + +The lion thought for a moment and said, "Yes, but only if you share something with me each day." The brave rabbit agreed and every day he brought something new to the lion. + +One day, the lion stopped roaring and the village was filled with peace. Everyone was very happy and thanked the brave rabbit. + +The moral of the story is that courage and sharing can make a difference. Friendships can be made if one speaks up and is willing to compromise. +Once there was a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to have fun and would spend hours each day playing and running. But Sadly, Max also had a problem. He hated baths, even though his owner knew he needed one now and then. + +One day, Max’s owner gave him a bath. Max was very unhappy and let out a loud, sorrowful howl. But that didn’t stop his owner from finishing the job. + +After the bath was over, Max was very surprised. He liked the way he felt. He felt soft and clean. He knew his owner had done it so he could stay healthy, and he was grateful. + +For a special treat, Max’s owner took him to the park afterwards. They played fetch and ran around together. It was so much fun! + +Max had learned a lesson that day. Having a bath might not be the most fun, but it was important for his health. He realized his owner was just looking out for him and was grateful for their loyal love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. One day, John wanted to so something special, so he decided to go on an adventure. He grabbed his trusty blue bike and hopped on. He peddled as fast as he could, out of his hometown and up a steep hill. + +John was breathing hard as he reached the top. He stopped and looked around. Then he said, "Wow, this is so amazing!" + +John started to ride down the hill. He went faster and faster, making his way through the twists and turns. He felt like a superhero! When he finally reached the bottom, he shouted, "Victory!" + +John smiled as he pedaled back home with a sense of pride. He had conquered the hill and it was the best adventure he had ever had. +Once upon a time there was a small puppy. His name was Spot. Spot loved to chew anything he could find. One day, Spot decided to chew on a shelf in the living room. He chewed and chewed and chewed until finally the shelf started to wobble and then fell to the floor! + +Spot was confused and scared. He didn't know what to do. His family soon came into the room to see what had happened. Spot's mom looked at him and said, "Oh Spot, why did you chew on the shelf?" + +Spot hung his head. He knew he had done something wrong. His mom then said, "Spot, it is not ok to chew on things that don't belong to you. Doing things like this can cause trouble. Let's clean up this mess and then go outside and play." + +Spot understood his mom's lesson and he never chewed on anything again that didn't belong to him. He understood that it is important to take care of other people's things and respect them. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of other people's things and respect them. +Once upon a time, there was a modern jet that flew high in the sky. It glowed brightly as it soared across the clouds. A bird was whispering to the jet, as it flew. + +"Go faster, go faster!" said the bird. + +The jet smiled and whispered back, "I can't fly any faster. I'm already going so fast!" + +The bird kept whispering encouragements to the jet and it kept flying higher and higher. Soon, the jet was so high that the bird couldn't see it anymore. + +But the bird kept on whispering, "Go higher, go higher!" + +Until, the jet was so high that it could see the stars. The jet felt happy and proud and it glowed even brighter. And it whispered back, "I did it. I flew higher than ever before." +Once upon a time, there was a tough tower. It stood tall and proud, ready for any adventure. Every day, a little boy would stand and look at it. One day, he decided to climb it. As he reached the top of the tower, he looked out and saw the world around him. He was amazed at how high he was, and felt so proud of himself. He even made a friend, a little bird, who chirped and sang along with him. After that day, he would stand and look at the tower every day, and was determined to climb it again! +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady with long brown hair. Her name was Grandma. Grandma had a special treat for a little girl. It was a lollipop that was shaped like a rainbow. + +The little girl was very excited. She had never seen a lollipop like that before. Grandma said, "I will teach you how to lick it." + +Grandma showed the little girl how to gently lick the lollipop. She also taught her not to bite it too hard. The little girl was very careful and her lollipop stayed nice and fine. + +The little girl enjoyed her treat very much. As she licked the lollipop Grandma gave her a hug. Grandma said, “I am so proud of you.†The little girl smiled with a candy smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to do all kinds of fun things. One of her favorites was to go to the beach and surf. + +She would always go surfing with her family. Her dad would carry her out into the water. He would help her put her feet on the surf and she would hold onto his shoulders. She would try to balance on the surf and the water would move her around. It was so much fun! + +Sometimes she would see dolphins swimming in the water. They looked so harmless and beautiful. She was always so excited when she saw them. + +When they were done with the surfing, her parents would feed the dolphins some snacks. She watched as the dolphins ate the snacks. It made her happy to see them having fun, too. + +The little girl loved spending time at the beach, surfing and feeding the dolphins. It always made her day. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman who fought a big fire. He worked hard to put out the flames, but they kept getting bigger and bigger. He knew he had to surrender to the fire, so he did. + +The fireman started to cry because he was so sad. The big fire made a sour smell, which made him even more unhappy. But then something amazing happened. The fireman saw a group of other firemen coming towards him. They had special tools to put out the fire. + +The fireman was so happy to see them. Together, they worked hard to put out the fire. Finally, the fire was gone and the fireman was safe. He was so proud of himself and the other firemen for their team effort. They had surrendered to the fire and won! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very excited today because she was going to get a special test. She wouldn't be able to see her friends, but Mum said she was very brave so she was looking forward to it. + +On the way to the test, Lucy looked around. She saw some big trees and their soft leaves. She grinned because she loved the soft leaves and wanted to play in them. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. She looked up and saw her best friend Annabelle! "Come and play with me!" called Annabelle. + +Lucy smiled and shook her head. "I can't, sorry. I have to go for a test," She said. + +Annabelle looked sad but then cheered up. "Good luck with your test, Lucy," She said. Lucy smiled, thanked Annabelle and continued on the way. + +Lucy took the test and was very proud of herself. She knew that she was brave and doing her best. Afterwards she said goodbye to the tester and ran to meet Annabelle. She was looking forward to showing her friend her special test results. +One day there was a small boy walking down a street. Suddenly, he saw something very unusual. It was a big, bright blue bird! The boy gasped in amazement and the bird flew away. + +The boy remembered what the blue bird looked like and began to tell all of his friends. Every day, he would remind his friends of the blue bird he saw on the street. + +Eventually, the boy told so many people about the blue bird that they all wanted to go find it too. So, one day the boy and all of his friends went on an adventure to find the blue bird. + +When they got to the street, they all looked around, but the blue bird was nowhere to be seen. They decided it was time to go home, but the small boy didn't give up hope. He said, "I know what the blue bird looks like and I'll never forget it. We'll come back and find the blue bird". + +So, every day the boy and his friends went back to the street to look for the blue bird. After many days of searching, they finally found it! + +The boy's friends were so happy and they all cheered when they saw the blue bird. The small boy smiled and reminded them that he knew the blue bird was there all along. +Once upon a time there was a mommy. She was very kind and loved to perform. + +One day, mommy wanted to put on a special performance. She decided to go outside and sing a song in the rain! + +Mommy sang very loudly and was so happy. She danced around in the wet rain. Her dress got wet, but she didn't care. + +Soon, other animals joined in and started singing along too. They were all having so much fun! + +When the song was finished, they all hugged each other in happiness. Mommy thanked everyone for joining in and performing with her. +Jimmy was 3 and he loved playing with his friends. One day, he noticed the bell on the front door of his house and he decided to see what would happen if he rang it. So he pulled on the cord and the bell made a loud ringing sound. Jimmy smiled as he heard the sound. + +Just then, his mom came to the door and said, "What was that Jimmy?" So Jimmy explained that he wanted to see what would happen if he rang the bell. His mom smiled, “Jimmy, every time you ring that bell, you have to wait to see who is going to answer it.†+ +Jimmy thought about this for a moment and then smiled. He realized that ringing the bell without knowing who was going to answer it was like passing an empty cup. No matter how quickly he passed the cup, there would always be nothing inside of it. + +Jimmy’s mom hugged him and said, “Every time you make a decision, you have to consider what the result will be and who will be affected.†+ +Jimmy nodded, having learned a valuable lesson about being thoughtful with his decisions and actions. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy man. He was busy at work all day polishing the floor. The man had to be very careful to make sure the floor was shiny and bright. + +But the grumpy man was so busy that he was not very nice. He was always grumpy and very tired. + +One day when the man was polishing he saw a small rabbit hop by. The rabbit was so cute, hopping around the polished floor. The grumpy man smiled and his grumpiness went away. + +He stopped working, put away his polishing tools and chased after the rabbit! They ran around and played all day. The man forgot all about his work and had lots of fun. + +When the man looked outside he saw the sun was setting and he knew it was time to go home. But his heart was happy as he waved goodbye to the rabbit and went home to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy who wanted to dress up as a princess. Her mum said she had to put her overalls on first as she was going to help Grandma in the garden. + +Lucy was very persistent and begged and pleaded with her mum to let her dress like a princess. Her mum got worried that Lucy might go out into the garden in her princess clothes and get all messy. + +Finally, she said, “No more threats, Lucy. You must put your overalls on if you want to come and help Grandma.†+ +Lucy was disappointed and started to put her overalls on, grumbling to herself. As she was lacing up the overalls, Lucy had an idea. She asked her mum, “Can I wear my tiara on my head?†+ +Her mum smiled, pleased that Lucy had found a way to be creative. Lucy was thrilled and raced out to the garden to help Grandma, still wearing her tiara! + +Moral of the story: Being persistent and creative will help you find solutions to your problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to play outside, but his mother always wanted him to stay clean. So Jack had to take clean showers, wear clean clothes, and make sure his hands were clean before he ate. + +One day, Jack was feeling a bit lonely. He wanted someone to hug him and make him feel better. So his mom hugged him tight and told him that she always valued him. Jack felt so loved and happy. + +Since then, Jack knew what it was like to be valued. He always tried to do the same for other people. Every time his mom was sad, he would always hug her. Any time his friends were feeling down, he would give them a big hug to make them feel better. + +Jack learned an important lesson: hugs are a great way to show someone you value them. Even though Jack was only three years old, he understood the value of a big, clean hug. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Emily was walking through a forest. As she walked, she began to tremble. Suddenly, she saw a small pie sitting on a rock. Emily was very excited and ran closer to the pie. + +When she reached the pie, Emily saw the pie was quite modest. She thought to herself, "I should take this pie home for my family." + +Just then, Emily heard a voice coming from the pie. It said, "Little girl, if you take me, I will be forever in your debt." + +Emily was so surprised she began to tremble again. She answered back, "What do you mean?" + +The pie answered, "If you take me, I will grant you three wishes." + +Emily was very excited and immediately picked up the pie. "I accept!" she said. With a big smile, Emily skipped home with her modest pie. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a kind angel who loved animals so much she visited the farm every day. One day, she saw a new cow in the pasture and was very excited. She wanted to feed it, but the farmer said she must yield! + +It was a sunny day and the angel paid no mind to the farmer’s warning. She walked over to the new cow, but the cow had a bad temper and ran away. + +The next day, the angel was determined to try again. She walked over to the cow but just as before, the cow ran away. + +On the third day, the angel was very careful. She yielded her arms and legs, but the cow still ran away. The angel was very sad because it seemed like nothing she did was working. + +Suddenly, a loud noise rang through the farm. In the distance, the farmer was shaking his head. Suddenly, the angel realized the farmer had been trying to warn her that the new cow would never be gentle and kind. She had been too eager to ignore the farmer’s instructions. + +The angel left the farm with a heavy heart. She had learned an important lesson the hard way and although she still loved animals, she remembered to always yield when a farmer speaks! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sam. He loved his kayak and he loved going out in his kayak to explore the lake. + +One day, Sam was out in his kayak and he met another boy in a kayak too. Sam said, "Hello! What's your name?". The other boy replied, "I'm Tom. I'm out here in my kayak too." + +Sam asked Tom if he wanted to race. Tom agreed and they started racing around the lake in their kayaks. + +Tom was being very selfish. He kept pushing Sam away, so Tom could get to the end of the lake first. Sam got very frustrated and so he yelled, "That's not fair!" + +In the end, Tom won the race but Sam didn't care. He was happy that he got to spend time in his kayak and he learned a lesson about being selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a fish. He was an orange fish, and he was very brave. He wanted to go on an adventure, so one day he swam away. + +On his adventure, he found a deep, dark cave. He wanted to go inside but he was scared. He was brave though, so he dared to go in. + +Inside the cave he found lots of other fish. They were all different colours and they were very surprised to see him. They were so excited to meet him, they cheered and cheered! + +He swam away again, happy and proud of himself. He had been very brave and he had done something he didn’t think he could. He knew he could do anything! +Molly felt excited as she walked into the barn. She had never been inside one before and it was very big. She saw boxes, hay, and funny looking animals. She wanted to touch them, but they felt scared and ran away. + +She started to explore the barn. She walked around and saw lots of things. It was so much fun to discover new things. + +Molly felt happy as she climbed up a ladder. She got to the top and saw a big flexible rope. She grabbed it and started swinging back and forth. She felt so free and happy as she moved around. + +Molly went down the ladder and went outside. She felt tired and satisfied from exploring the barn. She promised herself that she would visit the barn again soon. +Once upon a time, there lived a smart bear. He was very clever and knew lots of things. He lived in a house in the forest and liked to explore his surroundings. + +One day, the bear heard a noise outside. He went out to see what it was and found a dragon! The dragon was trying to get into the bear's house, but the bear was brave and said no. He used his shield to protect his home and refused to let the dragon get any closer. + +The dragon was very angry and wanted to get into the bear's house, but the bear was too clever. He used his intelligence to think of ways to protect himself, and the dragon was not able to get into the house. + +In the end, the dragon was so frustrated that it flew away. The bear was very happy that he had used his intelligence and refused to let the dragon near his home. He had saved his house and the forest from the dragon's bad temper. +One day, Mommy set a mop in the corner of the kitchen. In the mop was a shiny bucket filled with warm water. + +As soon as 3-year-old Joey saw the mop, he knew he must have it! Joey asked his Mommy, "Can I use it? Please?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Not today, Joey. This mop is very special. I need you to go back to playing with your toys now." + +Joey didn't understand why he couldn't use the mop right away. He had a feeling that it would be fun! But he just nodded, and played with his toys so Mommy wouldn't be disappointed in him. + +A few days later, Mommy called Joey back into the kitchen. She said, "I need your help, Joey. I'm going to set the mop in the hallway and I need you to use it to make the floor clean." + +Joey couldn't believe his luck! He grabbed the mop and the bucket, and raced down the hallway. He moved the mop fast, feeling it glide against the floor as he went. + +In no time at all, the hallway was spotless. Mommy smiled and said, "Good job, Joey. You did a great job with the mop!" + +Joey was so proud of himself for helping Mommy. He knew that using the mop was +Once upon a time there was a prune. He was a curious prune, and he wanted to explore the world. So one day, he decided to go on an adventure. He put himself in a basket and the basket in a truck. The truck drove away, and the prune didn't know what was going to happen next. + +The truck took the prune to the ocean. There, the prune saw lots of new things. He saw big, white seagulls, and huge fish swimming in the water. He was so excited! + +He also saw lots of boats and people fishing. The prune loved his adventure and was so excited that he even put on a brave face and jumped in the water! He swam all around, feeling free and happy. + +When it was finally time to go back home, the prune put himself back in the basket and the basket back in the truck. As the truck drove away, the prune looked back with a smile on his face, already dreaming of his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an elephant. He was a very independent elephant, who liked to go for adventures. During one of his adventures, he decided to visit his friend. His friend was a zebra, and he was very excited to have a visitor. + +When the elephant arrived, the zebra exclaimed, “Hello, friend! It's so nice to have you here!†The elephant smiled and replied, “It's good to see you too!†+ +The elephant and the zebra spent the day talking, laughing and playing. They talked about all different kinds of things, and the elephant was really happy to have a friend who shared his independent spirit. + +At the end of the day, the elephant said goodbye and thanked the zebra for having him. The zebra replied, “Anytime, friend! Visit us again soon!†The elephant laughed and said he definitely would. And with that, the elephant started his journey back home. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who wanted to do something special. She looked up at the sky and saw a great big white cloud in the sky. It was so fluffy and beautiful! She ran around the yard and closed her eyes. She put her hands together and began to pray. + +Lucy wanted her prayer to reach the cloud in the sky. She wanted to be flexible with her wishes, so she prayed for lots of different things. She prayed for a new dress, a nice breakfast, a happy playtime with her friends and lots of hugs. + +When she opened her eyes, the cloud in the sky had become even brighter and bigger. Lucy knew her prayer had been answered. She felt very happy and hugged herself. From that day forward, she always prayed whenever she saw a beautiful cloud in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a mule who was feeling very tired. He had been walking all day, carrying heavy loads from place to place. He wanted to stop and relax, but there wasn't a safe spot nearby. The ground that he could see was covered in dirt and very filthy. He started walking to try to find a cleaner spot. + +Soon, the mule saw a grassy hill in the distance. He ran with all his might towards it, hoping that it would be more comfortable than the filthy ground. As he neared the hill, he saw a pond filled with clear blue water. The mule was thrilled! He quickly ran to the edge of the pond, and jumped right in. + +The mule swam around and around in the cool water. After a while, he found a shady spot under a tree, and he lay down. For the first time in what felt like forever, he could relax and feel happy. His day's journey was finally over. +One day, Bob and his dad went to the park. Bob wanted to play on his bike. Dad said ok. +Bob found his bike and hopped on. He was glowing with excitement. He started to pedal. +Dad said, “You have to be careful, Bob. No rude behavior.†+Bob said, “Ok, Dad. I will be careful.†He kept pedaling and having fun. +Then, all of a sudden, the sidewalk ended. Bob did not have time to stop. He flew off the edge and tumbled into the bushes. He was hurt and scared. +Dad ran over and picked him up. He said, “Bob, why didn’t you listen? That was very rude.†+Bob cried, and they went home. Dad said, “No more bikes.†+Bob was sad. He had learned his lesson. He would never be rude again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice yellow duck. He liked to number things. Everyday, he would number how many bugs he saw and how many stars were in the sky. + +One day, the duck was walking along the lake when he saw a nice yellow boat. He was so excited because he wanted to number it. He counted all the windows and the seats and then he counted the lights. + +He was so proud of himself for knowing numbers so well. As a reward for his counting, he put seven nice yellow flowers in the boat. The duck was so happy that he had a nice yellow boat to number everyday. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to twirl around. Everywhere she went, she would twist and spin and it was so much fun! But one day, she spun around a little bit too much and she got very dizzy. + +She stumbled around and had to sit down. Even though she felt better, she couldn't move her head without feeling sick. So her mommy took her to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctors did some tests and put a band around her head. That made her feel even dizzier so she twirled around in the bed. But the band held her head still so she felt better. + +After a few days, the little girl was feeling much better. She could twist again without feeling dizzy. She thanked the doctors and nurses for the hospital and said goodbye. And the little girl was happy again! +One day there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was 3 years old and she was so excited to go outside and play. She put on her shoes and went outside. + +But then Sarah saw an angry looking cloud in the sky. She got really scared and started to worry. She tried to run back inside, but the cloud was getting closer and closer. It almost seemed like it was chasing her. Sarah was so scared and felt like she couldn't move. + +Just then, the cloud vanished just like it had never been there. Sarah was so relieved, but she was still worried. She worried that the crazy cloud might come back yet. + +Finally, Sarah worked up her courage and started to run. She ran all the way home, but she never looked back. Even though the cloud was gone, she didn't want to take any chances. + +Sarah was safe at home and was so relieved. She never forgot the crazy cloud and made sure she was safe at home before it became dark. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very glad and always wanted to play. She especially loved exploring the forest behind her house. + +One day she decided to go on a wander. She decided to take a nap when she felt tired. She found a nice spot under a big tree and laid down. + +As she dozed off, Sarah started to hear a funny noise. She opened her eyes, but she couldn't see anyone! + +Then all of a sudden, she heard a voice. It said: "Hello Sarah, it's me, the Talking Tree! I'm so glad you decided to take a nap near me today. It's lovely to meet you. Let's be friends!" + +Sarah was very surprised. She smiled and said "Hi, Talking Tree! I'm glad to meet you too!" + +And that's how Sarah made a new friend that day. +Once there was a boy called Jake. He and his family lived in a house with a huge garden. Every day, Jake loved to go and explore the garden. He would climb on the trees and pick apples and sometimes pretend to be a brave pirate. + +But one day, when he went out to play, he saw something he had never seen before. It was huge! Jake didn't know what it was. He guessed it was an animal, but he wasn't sure. + +So Jake walked closer and closer to get a better look. When he was very close, he saw that it was not an animal at all. It was Jake's father! + +He had been hiding in the garden to play a surprise game of hide-and-seek with Jake. Jake laughed with happiness and ran to his father to give him a big hug. Then the two of them played hide and seek for a long time in the huge garden. +Mommy was sorting the cables in the living room. They were all mixed up and it made her very frustrated. She needed help, so she asked her three year old daughter. The daughter looked at the cables and blinked her eyes. Mommy pointed to the red one and said: "This one is weak". She showed the daughter all the cables and explained the differences. + +The daughter grabbed one of the cables and said: "This one is strong!" Mommy laughed and was so proud of her for understanding. Together, they worked to sort the cables. Soon enough, all the weak ones were in one pile and all the strong ones were in another. + +Mommy thanked her daughter for helping and gave her a hug. She showed the daughter how to put all the strong cables away and wrap them up with a band. The daughter smiled and said: "I can do it!" With Mommy’s help, they quickly tidied up the living room. + +At the end of the day, Mommy was so proud of her daughter for helping out. She had learned a lot and felt happy that they shared a special moment sorting the cables. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old. He had a clock in his bedroom, which was a special clock. It had magical powers! + +One day, Jack was very anxious and he didn't know what to do. He sat on his bed and looked at the clock. He thought the clock might be able to help him. + +So Jack said to the clock, "Can you please help me? I'm feeling very anxious." + +The clock thought for a moment and then it said, "Yes, I can help you! Just take some deep breaths and count to three. That will help you feel better." + +Jack did as the clock said, and he felt much better. He thanked the clock for its help and gave it a big hug. From then on, he knew that the clock would always help him when he felt anxious. +Once there was brave bear who lived on a cliff. Every day he would rub his fur and be content. One day, he saw a baby rabbit near the edge of the cliff, struggling and crying. Bear decided to be brave and help the little one. He ran over and used his big paws to rub the rabbit until it was warm and dry. He then took baby rabbit back to his cave and let it sleep for the night. + +The next morning, Bear was delighted to discover that Baby Rabbit was healthy and happy again. Together, they set off on a journey and had lots of fun. + +The moral of the story is that it is brave to help others when they are in need. Kindness will always be appreciated and it is a gift that can make a big difference! +Once upon a time, there was a generous bear. He lived in the woods, and enjoyed eating oat every day. + +One day, it started to get cold. The bear began to shiver, so he decided to go for a walk. As he strolled through the forest, he saw a little rabbit. The rabbit was also shivering from the cold. +The bear was kind and generous, so he offered to share his oat with the rabbit. + +The rabbit smiled and said, "Thank you for being so generous. The oat tastes delicious." + +The bear was happy that he made the little rabbit happy, and soon enough, the cold had gone away. + +From that day on, the kind bear and the little rabbit were the best of friends, and they both enjoyed eating oat together. +Once there was a boy called Jack. One day he went for a walk in the park. He saw a big butterfly and he wanted to get closer to it. But he was scared because of a big label someone had put on this butterfly. + +The label said 'DANGEROUS' on it, but Jack didn't think the butterfly looked dangerous. He had a feeling that the label was wrong. Jack decided to go closer and he touched the butterfly. + +It was harmless! Jack learned that sometimes labels are wrong. He was happy that he accepted the butterfly even though the label said it was dangerous. Jack never judged things based on a label again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her telephone. She was very nervous when it rang, because whenever it did she had to record a message. She always struggled to do it well. + +One day, her telephone rang again. She was scared, so she took a deep breath and said "Hello?" into the receiver. The person on the other end said "I'm calling to record your message." + +Once she heard that, the little girl felt better. She spoke into the telephone quickly and clearly. After she finished, she put the telephone back on the receiver. She smiled, because she had done it! + +The little girl was proud of herself. Now, every time that her telephone rang, she was able to record her message without being too nervous. +Once upon a time there was a alert ant. He was looking for peace. He saw a bee and went over to say hello. But the bee wasn't nice. The bee said no and started to fly away. + +But the ant didn't give up. He followed the bee and tried to kiss it. The bee tried to fly away faster, but the ant was too quick. He caught up with the bee and kissed it. + +The bee was very mad. He bit the ant so hard that the ant fell down to the ground. All of the other bugs gasped. The ant was so sad. He knew he would never find peace. + +The end. +"Mommy and Daddy are going out to build something special today," said Little Tommy. He was excited to join them, but they said it was too dangerous. + +Little Tommy did not understand why they won't let him help. He asked why they were going and his parents replied, "We need to build something special so that people can get around more easily." + +Little Tommy asked if he could join them anyway and his parents were compassionate, telling him he could ride in the taxi on the way there. Little Tommy was happy and hopped into the back seat of the taxi. + +As the taxi drove to the construction site, Little Tommy began to feel worried. He started to hear loud noises and saw some big machines. Little Tommy asked the driver if what his parents were building was dangerous. + +The driver said, "Yes, these machines can be dangerous if used in the wrong way." Little Tommy's heart sank and he looked out the window sadly. + +When they arrived at the construction site, Little Tommy was horrified to see that his parents had been building a new factory - a factory that was going to produce things that would harm the environment. + +Little Tommy tried to tell his parents that this was wrong, but they said they needed the money. With a heavy heart, Little Tommy watched as they continued building with compassion, unaware of the damage they were causing. +Toby and Mama went outside for an adventure. Mama said, "Let's go see the rare top!" Toby was so excited. + +Toby and Mama walked together and soon they were at the top. Toby couldn't believe his eyes! The top was so high and colorful. He asked Mama, "What is this?" + +Mama smiled and said, "It's a rare top. It's fun to spin it around and around. Do you want to give it a try?" + +Toby smiled and said, "Yes!" + +So Toby and Mama took turns spinning the top. Toby was surprised. It was a lot of fun! He kept spinning it until they both were too tired to spin any more. + +"That was so much fun!" said Toby with a big smile on his face. Mama smiled too. + +"Yes, we both enjoyed it," she said. + +They both went home happy. Toby knew that he would remember this rare top adventure forever. +Emma was thrilled. Today was a special day. She was celebrating her birthday. She took out a board from her closet and showed it to her mom. It was hard and thick. It had colorful pictures all over it. + +"What is it?" asked Emma’s mom. + +"It's a surprise," Emma said. She was excited but she couldn't tell her mom yet. She put the board away and headed to the kitchen. + +At the kitchen table, Emma’s mom had put up a bunch of colorful balloons and a big cake with three candles. + +"Is it time to celebrate?" asked Emma. + +"Yes," said her mom. "Blow the candles and make a wish." + +Emma blew out all the candles. As she made her wish, she smiled and took out the board. + +"This is my wish," said Emma. She showed the board to her mom. It was a puzzle with a big picture of her family. + +Her mom smiled. "I love it. This is the perfect way to celebrate!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was only three years old. One day, she was walking in the garden, when she noticed something strange. She saw a funny looking green plant. Jane was curious, so she went to take a closer look. + +When she got closer, she realized it was an herb. She had seen pictures of herbs in her books, so she knew what it was. Jane was excited. She wanted to pick the herb and smell it. + +Unfortunately, when she smelled the herb, it was terrible! Jane made a funny face and knew she had to stay away from the herb. She decided to look for some other things around the garden. + +Jane eventually found some flowers and she was happy. She picked some of the flowers and smelled them. The smell was much better. Jane realized flowers and herbs are different. She made a vow never to smell an herb again and only pick nice smelling flowers. +Once upon a time there was a woman who had the very important task to build a great castle. She was determined to make it the best one the land had ever seen. However, no matter how hard she tried, her efforts all resulted in very stupid mistakes. + +One day, a three year old girl saw the woman as she worked and asked: "What are you doing". The woman replied: "I am trying to build a castle." The little girl was amazed and wanted to help. + +The woman said: "You know what, why don't you try?" The little girl smiled and set off to work. She essentially just moved around the pieces the woman had already put together and the woman was surprised at the little girl's ingenuity. + +When the little girl finished, the woman was so proud of her. She had managed to build a great castle despite her age. The woman thanked the little girl, who smiled and ran off to play. +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl named Daisy. She loved to wear beautiful shoes, but one day her feet became very tired. She was sad because she couldn't wear the shoes, so she decided to take them off. She removed the pretty shoes and walked for a while with her bare feet. + +When she looked down at her feet, she noticed that they weren't as tired any more. It made her very happy. She realized how good it felt to let her feet rest. From then on, she never forgot to remove her shoes when she felt tired. + +The moral of this story is to remember to take care of your feet. Make sure to give them a rest, and remove your shoes whenever your feet need a break. If we look after our feet, they will look after us! +Once there was a patient parent and an impatient child. One day they decided to go on a walk together in the country. The parent was gentle, taking their time as they walked together. But the child was anxious, eager to explore the beauty of the land. + +The parent tried kindly to slow the child down, but the child kept rolling along faster than ever. The parent warned the child to slow down, but still their child kept running. + +A few steps later, the child found themselves far in front of the parent - so far that the parent couldn't see the child. Frightened, the child stopped and waited, afraid of getting lost. It seemed like hours passed before finally the parent came around the corner. + +The experience taught the child an important lesson. The moral was that impatience can lead you down a path you don't want to go down. The child learned that no matter how excited they were, it was important to always stay close to their parent so that disaster could be avoided. +Mommy was making a special treat for her daughter. She mixed together some red strawberries with a bit of cream. "Isn't this our favorite dessert?". + +The little girl beamed and said, "It looks yummy!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I wanted to make something special for you to show how much I care. Now let's dig in!" + +The little girl clapped her hands and bit into her dessert. As she enjoyed the sweet taste of the red strawberries, she knew that Mommy always made the best desserts. Mommy also always took care of her and loved her very much. + +The little girl smiled, feeling happy and full of love. +Once there was a little girl called Lila. She loved to go outside and explore her garden. One day, she was poking around in the dirt when she heard a loud noise in the sky. She looked up and saw an aeroplane! It was flying very high in the sky, so she couldn't reach it. + +Lila wanted to go and explore it. She wanted to poke it and see what it was made of. But Lila knew that the aeroplane was too far away and it was too big to reach. + +But, Lila wasn't disheartened. She kept watching the aeroplane as it flew away. It looked harmless, so she didn't worry. + +Lila smiled and remembered the feeling of watching the aeroplane, and she knew she would never forget it. It was a magical moment that she'd never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Luisa who loved to look at insects. She wanted to see as many insects as she could, so she decided to go to the park. She loaded her bag with a net, a jar, and a water bottle for her trip. + +When Luisa arrived at the park, she was amazed by how many colorful insects there were. She saw bright red ladybugs, yellow-green dragonflies, and even some big black beetles! + +Luisa spent the whole day exploring. She had so much fun running around and chasing the insects. Every time she caught one, she'd gently put it in her jar and look at it. After a while, she had a whole jar full of colorful insects to take home! + +Luisa was so happy that she had been able to find so many different kinds of insects. She couldn't wait to show her friends and family her jar full of colorful bugs the next day! +One day, two girls named Lucy and Sarah went for a drive. Lucy had a large notebook and wanted to show Sarah some of her drawings. They chatted as they drove down the road and had a great time. + +Soon, they came to a curve in the road and Lucy slowed down, but then she drove faster than she should have. Suddenly, she lost control of the car and it spun out of control. Lucy and Sarah were terrified and screamed as the car crashed into a tree. + +The girls were hurt, but they were alive. Lucy was so upset when she saw her notebook was damaged. The large notebook was now full of holes, and the beautiful drawings she had made were ruined. + +Lucy was so sad. She had worked hard on her notebook, and now it was ruined. Sarah tried to soothe her, but nothing could make Lucy feel better. This was the end of their drive and the beginning of a long and difficult recovery. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She was only three years old and loved to play outside. She was very adventurous and loved to zoom around on her scooter. + +One day, she went to the kitchen and asked her mom for some toast. Her mom said, "Yes, Sally, here you go." She handed her the toast and she eagerly took it. + +Just then, Sally's brother came running into the kitchen. He was being careless and ran right into Sally and knocked the toast out of her hands. The toast flew across the room and landed on the floor. + +Sally was so sad and started to cry. Her mom saw what happened and said, "It's ok, Sally. Don't worry. We can make more toast." + +Sally thought for a moment and said, "Okay mommy, I don't wanna be sad anymore." And she zoomed out of the kitchen and back outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a modest black rabbit called Rick. Rick was a very happy rabbit who always wanted to explore the world. One day, Rick decided to leave his warm burrow and went out on an adventure. + +He saw lots of exciting things, but he soon noticed that he was getting very tired. He started to miss his home and wanted to go back. But he was so far away, he was scared he would never find his way back. + +Fortunately, a kind owl spotted Rick and offered to help him find his way back home. She saw that Rick was feeling sad and scared, so she told him a secret - that the best way to find his way back home was to look up at the stars. + +Rick looked up and noticed a bright star twinkling in the night sky. He followed the star and soon enough, he was back in his warm burrow. Rick had learnt an important lesson that day - to never be too brave and always keep your loved ones close. + +The moral of the story is that you should never be too brave and always leave a way to find your way home. +Sunny day, a boy was running in a park and he saw a butterfly. He was so curious he wanted to catch it. He chased the butterfly and then suddenly jumped on it. + +The boy was very excited and shouted "I did it!" He had performed his mission. But when he opened his hands what he saw was not a butterfly but an insect he had never seen before. It was a very messy insect. + +The boy looked at the insect and felt it was very strange. He said to the insect "You look so weird, why are you so messy?" + +The insect replied "I don't know why I'm so messy. I'm sorry that my appearance is not as beautiful as the butterfly." + +The boy felt sorry for the insect and he decided to take care of it. He found a box nearby and brought the insect over to the box. He cleaned the box and put some nice plants and flower in it. Then he said to the insect "You can stay here, it's very clean and comfortable now." + +The insect thanked the boy and said "Thank you for helping me, it feels so good to have a nice and clean home now." + +The boy was very happy and said "You're very welcome. Now, let's play together!" + +And then both the boy and the insect played happily together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny was looking for something special. He asked his friends, the birds, if they knew where he could find it. + +"It's a special stitch," the bunny said. "I'm looking for it." + +The birds said they did not know, so the bunny hopped off in search of the special stitch. + +Finally, the bunny came to a loud and noisy river. He looked around and saw five shiny stones on the bank. He grabbed one and ran back towards his friends. + +On the way, the bunny met a frog. The frog asked him what he had in his hand. + +"It's a special stitch," the bunny replied. + +The frog smiled and said, "Follow me. I know where you can find what you need." + +The bunny was so excited that he hopped faster than ever before. The frog led him to a big tree with a strange door. + +The bunny opened the door and found a room full of colorful stitches. He gasped in wonder as he grabbed a few to take home with him. + +He thanked the frog and ran back to his friends. When they saw the colorful and special stitches, they cheered and celebrated. The bunny had found what he had been looking for and all his friends were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale living in the ocean. He loved to collect rocks and seashells. Every day he would find new and interesting items and put them in his special collection. + +One day, he was looking for something new and swam farther away than usual. Suddenly, he was out at sea and the water was so wet! He hadn't noticed that the tide had gone out and there was no way for him to get back. + +He was starting to get tired and was about to give up when he spotted a line bobbing in the water. He swam towards it, then realized it was a fishing line. A fisherman had caught the whale in his net! + +The whale was so relieved! The fisherman was very kind, and he helped the whale get back to the shore. Now the whale never gets too far from land and continues to collect his treasures. +Ruth was a careful girl. Every day she looked after her little brother. One day Ruth wanted to give him a special surprise. She found a wrap and some pretty ribbons. She carefully put them in a bundle. + +When her little brother arrived home, he was so surprised. He couldn't recognise what was in the wrap. Gently, Ruth peeled off the ribbons and wrap to reveal a new teddy bear. He was so pleased. He hugged the bear and thanked Ruth for her surprise. + +Ruth was very pleased and happy that her surprise made her brother smile. She was careful to make sure he was happy. +Once upon a time there was a prince who lived in a beautiful palace. But one day the prince made a mistake; he tried to steal some candy from an old woman's store. Because of this, the prince was sent to jail. + +The prince was so scared. He began to shake as he was put into the jail cell. It was dark and sour inside. There was only one small window echoing with the sounds of birds chirping outside. + +The prince was so sad that he began to cry. Just then, he heard a voice from outside. The old woman he had stolen the candy from was standing outside the jail window. "Please, let me out," begged the prince. + +The old woman smiled. "Be grateful for the lessons you have learned", she said kindly. "Not every jail is made of bars". With this, she waved goodbye and walked away. + +The prince was full of hope. With a shake of his head, he knew he could make things better. He was determined to start a new life. And that's exactly what he did. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ella. Ella was a patient girl, which meant that she was good at waiting and being still. Today Ella was going to the doctor and she was a bit fearful. + +The doctor's office was a big building and Ella felt small when she entered. The doctor was nice but he did a lot of calling. He called for help and for tools. He asked Ella to stay very still. + +Ella sat very still in the doctor's office and she listened to all the calling. Then she felt a prick in her arm. It made her jump and she started to cry. The doctor tried to soothe her but it was no use. Ella started to feel even more fearful. + +Suddenly the doctor stopped calling. He looked very worried and started to shake his head. Ella asked the doctor what was wrong, but he said nothing. He quickly took off his white coat and ran away. + +Ella felt terrible. She was all alone in the doctor's office and she was very scared. She never found out what had happened. But she went home feeling so sad and so fearful. Horrible things can happen at the doctor's office! +Once there was a little boy named Jim. He liked to do things by himself. But this time, he had help! + +Jim was holding a light steak in his hands. His mom asked him: "What are you going to do with that steak?" + +Jim smiled and said: "I'm going to slip it into the oven!" + +So Jim and his mom carefully slipped the steak into the oven. It smelled delicious! They let it cook for a few minutes until it was nice and hot. + +When the steak was done, Jim took it out of the oven. He took a big bite and said: "Yummy!" + +Jim loved it- the steak was cooked to perfection! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy lady who had a scarf. She really liked her scarf because it was colorful and soft. She used to carry it wherever she went. One day, she was walking down the street when she saw the little boy who was crying. She asked the boy, “What’s wrong?†+ +The little boy said, “I need this scarf. It’s so colorful and soft that I want to keep it.†+ +The wealthy lady replied, “If you want to keep it, you need to share it.†+ +The little boy stopped crying and shared his scarf with another little boy who had nothing. + +The wealthy lady smiled and said, “That was kind of you! You should always remember to share what you have.†+ +The moral of this story is that we should always share what we have and be kind and generous to others. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor who had a yellow boat. Every day, the sailor went out on the boat to explore the world. He wanted to go far, far away. + +But one day, something unexpected happened! While he was sailing, the wind changed and the boat started to fill with water. The sailor was so scared and he tried to row the boat back to shore, but the water was coming in too fast. To his surprise, he noticed something else: a yellow, floating board nearby. + +The sailor grabbed the board and quickly jumped onto it. He rowed the board across the water and back to shore, while the boat stayed behind. Even though it was a difficult journey back, the sailor remained calm and determined, and he eventually made it. + +The sailor learned a valuable lesson that day. Even when things don't go as planned, it is important to remain brave and always look for a way to persevere and make it back home. +Once upon a time there was a small car. He loved to drive around and explore the world, but one day his engine stopped working. He asked a nearby mechanic to help. + +"I am very sorry, my dear car," said the mechanic, "but your engine needs some oil. I can put some oil in, but it will cost you." + +The car thought for a moment and then said, "Please, sir, I don't have any money, but if you can fix me I can start driving again. I really need to be normal." + +The mechanic paused and then smiled. "I can see how much you need to fix your engine. I will give you the oil for free," he said. + +The small car thanked the mechanic and soon, with a few drops of oil, his engine was working again! He drove away feeling normal and happy once again. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Anna. She was very small and always a little bit scared. +One day Anna decided to dive into the deep, blue sea. She was scared but very brave. +As she swam, she saw something deep in the water. It was a novel! Anna was so excited that she wanted to get the novel. But the sea was so deep and the novel was so far away. +Anna was determined to get the novel so she swam further and deeper. When she was very close to the novel, a big fish appeared and came in between her and the novel. +Anna was scared but brave. She kept swimming and eventually she got the novel. She was so happy and proud. Anna had been so brave and now she was able to show everyone the novel that she had fought so hard for. +Anna's bravery remains an example to children and grown-ups everywhere. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who wanted to find something special. He hopped around his garden looking for something he could find, but he couldn't find anything. He felt disappointed. + +Suddenly, he spotted a bone. He decided to pick it up and see what it was. He realized it was a special bone and he was very excited. He wanted to show it to his friends. + +He hopped around looking for his friends but realized they weren't available. He was sad, but then he realized he could still enjoy his special bone and show it to his family. He was so happy he had found a bone that was special to him. + +The little bunny was excited and decided to carry the bone carefully back home. He knew he had found something special and he was going to enjoy it. He happily hopped back home. +Once upon a time there was a brave navy. It sailed the seas, tasting the salty waves. Every day it would set out, but one day it came across a dangerous storm. Still the brave navy sailed through. The waves were so big the navy thought they would reach the sky. It tasted the rain, and was buffeted by the strong wind. But the brave navy persevered, and eventually sailed to safety. All the sailors cheered and praised their brave navy. +One day, Davey and his mommy went to the park. When they got to the park, Davey noticed something strange. There was a big pile of old rubber on the ground. "Mommy, what's that?" asked Davey. + +His Mom smiled and said, "That's called rubber, Davey! It used to be rubber toys, but now it's old and it's starting to rot." + +Davey was confused. He asked, "Why is it rot?" + +Mommy said, "Well, Davey, things get old and when they do, they can start to rot away." + +Davey still looked confused. He said, "I don't understand, Mommy." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's ok, Davey. I can explain it to you later when you're older. For now, let's play on the swings!" + +And with that, Davey and his mommy had fun swinging on the swings. Davey didn't think about the old rubber any more – he was too busy having fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Peppa. She was only three and always tried her best with everything she did. + +One day, she was playing with her friends and making her toys when suddenly she noticed a thin file on the table. She asked her mom: "Mommy, what is this?" Her mother replied "It's a file sweetheart. It helps people organize their work." + +Peppa liked the file very much and asked her mom if she could pay for it. Her mother smiled and said: "No sweetheart, even if it's small it costs money, and right now you don't have any." + +Peppa nodded and thought for a while. She decided that it wasn't a good idea to spend money on something she didn't need. + +The moral of the story is that everyone should pay for the things they need and not spend money on things they don't need. That way, people will always have enough money for the things they need! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived near a stream. Every day, she would bring her bucket to the stream and fill it with water. The stream was gentle, so it didn't splash her as she filled her bucket. + +The little girl liked to draw pictures with the water from the stream, swirling her finger around in the water and watching the patterns she created. She also liked to roll the bucket around, making funny noises like a car or train. + +One day, the little girl decided to bring some of her friends to the stream. They all had a lot of fun and even built a boat out of leaves and sticks. They all worked together to get the boat into the water and raced it along the stream. + +The little girl was so happy that she spent even more time at the stream, making handprints in the mud, looking for stones, picking wildflowers and watching the birds that sang by the stream. She was glad that she had found such a gentle and magical place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was brave and liked to do daring things. + +One day, Lucy found an old battery in the garden. It was very yucky and had a strange smell. She thought it looked fun, so she took the battery inside. + +At first, Lucy thought it was going to be yummy, but it tasted really bitter! She said 'yuck!' and spat it out. + +Suddenly, Lucy had a daring idea. She decided from that day, she would always be brave and not be scared to try new things. + +So every day, Lucy found new things to do that were a bit daring. Sometimes, they didn't turn out so great, but she learnt to keep trying until she found something that made her happy. + +It all started with the old, yucky battery! +Mia was playing in her crib. She was so happy and excited to explore with her stuffed bear. Meanwhile, her mom was tying her shoes. Suddenly, Mia heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw that her crib had started to shake. Her mom quickly tried to tie the crib with a rope, but it was too late. The crib broke and Mia fell out! + +Mia started to cry. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Her mom tried to console her, but it was no use. The crib was broken and Mia was very upset. + +Mia's mom took her into her arms and hugged her. Mia felt safe and knew that she was in good hands. Even though she was sad, she was happy to be safe and in her mom's care. + +Despite all of the effort, Mia's mom just couldn't fix the broken crib. Mia was very sad and couldn't stop crying. + +The crib would never be the same and Mia had to find a different way to play. +Once upon a time there was a fairy who was very nervous. Everywhere she went, she was scared. She was scared of the big animals in the forest and the bright stars in the sky. + +One day, the fairy decided she had to be braver. She got ready to fly around the forest. Just as she was taking off, a big, fierce bird flew out from the trees. The fairy was so scared that she hid. + +The fairy's friends saw what happened and wanted to help her. They flew around the forest and kept a lookout for the bird. When they saw it, they chased it away so that the fairy could fly safely. + +The fairy was so thankful to have friends who wanted to prevent her from being scared. From then on, the fairy felt brave and was no longer nervous. +Once upon a time there was a fit prince. He lived in a far away country and he was very brave. One day, he heard a loud cry for help. It came from the forest near his castle. So the prince ran to the forest to help. + +When he arrived, he saw a baby bird struggling in the mud. Its wing was stuck and it was unable to fly away. So the prince reached down and carefully he picked up the little bird. He carefully brushed the mud from its wet feathers and the bird was fit again. + +Then the prince held the bird. He talked to it softly, and the little bird stopped crying. With a little push from the prince, the bird flew away. + +The prince smiled, he had rescued the bird. And all the animals in the country were very happy. +One day, the sun was shining brightly in the sky. Mama, Papa, and their little girl went out for a picnic. The little girl was so excited - she could just feel the warm sun shining on her face. + +Mama and Papa spread out a blanket and sat down. The little girl was so happy to be on the picnic, but she noticed that Mama and Papa were looking worried. She asked them why they were so worried. + +Mama and Papa explained that they were worried about the birds who were hungry and had no food. The little girl thought for a moment and then got an idea. + +She ran to the basket of food and picked out a piece of bread. She broke it into small pieces, and she started to scatter the pieces around. The birds were delighted to see the food and thanked the little girl. + +Mama and Papa were so proud that their little girl had thought of such a kind thing to do. From then on, the little girl had learned her first lesson in kindness - to share with others who are in need. The sun continued to shine brightly and the little girl smiled, knowing that she had made a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who was a little different from the other birds. This bird was pink, while the others were all different colours. Even though the bird was not like the others, the bird was kind and wise. + +One day, the bird was flying with the other birds in the sky. They were having a lot of fun and enjoying their flight. Suddenly, a strong wind blew and the other birds began to struggle in the air. + +The wise pink bird flew close to the other birds and shouted, “Follow me! I know how to do this!â€. The other birds then followed the pink bird, trusting in its wisdom. + +Most of the birds made it back home safely. From this story, the birds learnt that wisdom can do amazing things and that together the birds could be stronger. The pink bird was happy to have helped out and enjoyed the flight with the other birds. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Tim and Mia. Tim and Mia loved to play together. One day, Tim asked Mia what she wanted to do. Mia replied with a big smile, "Let's go to the airport!". Tim was so excited that the two of them started to run and laugh. + +Tim and Mia arrived at the airport. They were admiring all the fancy machines and big airplanes. Suddenly, Tim noticed something tough. He saw a mean security guard who said with a frown, "You can't go in. You need to wait outside". + +Tim and Mia wanted to explore more, so they started coming up with a plan. Finally, they came up with a smart plan. Tim and Mia shouted together, "Let's pretend that we are getting into a plane." And so, they started waving their hands and acting like they were entering the plane. The tough security guard saw what they were doing and gave them a big smile. He said, "Alright, you can go in". Tim and Mia were happy and they both hugged each other! + +The two of them had lots of fun exploring the airport. They took pictures with the airplanes and pretended to be pilots. After spending the whole day at the airport, Tim and Mia went home with big smiles on their faces and happy hearts. +Once there was a chubby, small rabbit called Max. He lived in a warm and cozy hole in a meadow. One day a thunder storm rolled in and the sky turned dark. Max was very scared and started to tremble. He asked his mommy, "Is it ok?" + +His mommy was very brave and replied, "It's ok. Thunder is just noise. Nothing bad will happen." + +Max felt better and watched the storm carefully. Lightning spread across the sky and Max could see the thunder clapping. But then Max noticed something else. A small, green frog had been knocked out by the thunder and was lying still on the ground. + +Max couldn't stand seeing this and raced to the frog. He knelt down and saw that the frog was alive but stunned. Max walrused up all his strength and picked the frog up. + +He placed the frog inside a small, moist leaf and tucked him safely into his comfortable hole. Max whispered softly to the frog, "It's ok, little one. The storm is over. You're safe now!" + +The frog woke up and thanked Max for his kindness. Max smiled back and said, "Anything for a friend!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jake and Sam. Jake was a clever rabbit, while Sam was a hard-working squirrel. They wanted to climb super high up a very tall tree in their town but they did not have any gear to help them. They were very upset, so Jake thought of an idea. + +He asked his mum for some special gear. His mum was very proud of him and she supplied him with some special gear that would help them climb the tree. Jake and Sam were very excited and with the help of the gear, they began to climb the tree. + +Soon they reached the top of the very tall tree and they felt so proud of themselves. As they looked around, they realised how important it was to have the right gear before doing something difficult. + +Jake and Sam always remember that day, and the lesson they learned, to always supply themselves with the right gear before trying something new. +Once upon a time, a bee named Buzz was flying around to find some tasty things to eat. He flew by a big, yellow flower and stopped to take a bite. + +"Don't do that," said the flower, "It's not right to eat things that don't belong to you." + +But Buzz was a curious bee and he wanted to know what the flower tasted like. He said, "I'm just taking one tiny taste. What's the harm?" + +The flower replied, "One small bite might not seem like much, but if everyone did it, it would make a big difference. Everything in nature works together, like a broken link in a chain. If we all take what doesn't belong to us, then the chain will never form and the world will be worse off." + +Buzz thought about the flower's words. He understood the lesson, and knew that he should only take what he needs and not take from others without their permission. He thanked the flower and flew away. + +From then on, any time he thought about doing something wrong, he remembered the flower's wise words. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little bird. He had feathers that were all different colors and he loved to sing beautiful songs. He had a very special voice that could be heard from far away. + +One day, the bird saw an open window with a screen on it. He was curious and decided to fly over to take a look. Suddenly, he saw a big, scary bear on the other side of the screen. The bird screamed in surprise and flew away as fast as he could. + +The bird flew high into the sky and the bear couldn't reach him. He had been very clever to get away so quickly! + +The bird was safe, but he learned an important lesson that day. From then on, he was careful when exploring new places. +Jane went to an exciting place. She saw a big and hot fridge. Jane smiled and opened the door. Inside she saw a lot of delicious treats and she was so excited. + +Jane picked out a yummy cake and took a bite. It was so sweet and she enjoyed it a lot. Then Jane grabbed a bottle of cold soda. She was happy to have something cold after eating the hot cake. + +Jane wanted to share her treats with her friends. She put everything back inside the fridge and invited her friends over. They all had a wonderful time enjoying the treats. And they laughed and smiled with every tasty bite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Eleanor. She was very special, because she had magical powers. Her favourite thing to do was to play games with her magical powers. + +One day, Eleanor found a big blue door. She wondered what was inside. She pushed and pushed, but the door wouldn't open. So, she used her magic. She closed her eyes and waved her hands, and then ‘Poof!’ the door opened. + +Inside, there was a big blue room. Eleanor was so excited. She ran inside and saw a magic wand. She followed the instructions and waved the wand around. Suddenly, the room filled with sparkles. + +Eleanor couldn't believe it. She had made her own magical room. She had made the room blue and now it was full of magic. She couldn't wait to show her friends. +Susie was a three-year-old girl who loved cars. Every morning she would sit in a big chair and stare out the window waiting for a vehicle to go by. + +One morning, she was standing in her chair staring out the window and saw a big, fat car go by. She was fascinated by the shiny new car and wanted to ride in it. + +Susie watched as the car drove away. She wanted to ride in that car so badly. + +The next day, Susie was back in her chair, eagerly staring out the window. Suddenly, she saw the same big, fat car go by again. + +This time, Susie waved at the car and smiled. Suddenly, the car stopped and the driver opened the door. He asked Susie if she wanted to go for a ride. + +Susie was so excited she ran straight to the car. Before long, Susie was off on her first ride in the big, fat car. She had a wonderful time and never stopped smiling. +John wanted to be active. He wanted to shoot something. His mom had a special gun that shot water. John was so excited to use it! + +So, Mom and John went outside to shoot water. John shot until he felt really tired. Mom said, "John, it's time for a nap!" + +John didn't want to take a nap. But, he was so tired. So, he lay down and dozed off. + +After his nap, John felt refreshed. He wanted to go back outside and shoot the water gun again. So, Mom and John went back outside and had some more fun shooting! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary wanted to catch butterflies but never succeeded because the butterflies were always too fast. As Mary sat on the grass, she thought of the perfect plan. + +At the mall, Mary found a net that was just the right size. She brought it home with her and the next morning, she was ready. With the net in hand, Mary went outside to chase the butterflies. + +Unfortunately, Mary soon realized that the butterflies had gotten even faster! Mary was so disappointed, she started to cry. Suddenly, Mary saw a big, beautiful butterfly land on a flower and start to chew on it. + +Mary knew exactly what she had to do. She slowly and quietly crept closer and closer until the net was just above the butterfly. In one big swoop, Mary caught the butterfly and held it up in the air with a big smile on her face. + +Mary was so proud of her perfect plan! Even though the butterflies were fast, she had learned that patience was the key to success. From then on, she often used patience and determination to achieve her goals. +Billy the raven was dependable. He was always there when someone needed help. One day, it was getting dark outside, and a little boy was lost. He started to cry and looked for help. Suddenly, he saw Billy the raven. "Help!" He yelled. Billy came to the little boy and flew him all the way home. Even though it was dark and he was scared, the little boy felt brave and safe with Billy. + +The next day, the little boy thanked Billy for all his help. He was so happy, he gave Billy a big hug and promised to never forget him. Billy said goodbye and flew away. Billy the raven was dependable and the little boy was glad that he had such a helpful friend. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. Tim was only three years old but he had a very impressive pet. It was a small egg and it belonged to Tim. + +The egg was very special because it hatched a little bird. The bird was so cute and impressive that everybody loved it. Tim was so proud. + +A year passed and Tim and his bird were still the best of friends. But one day it flew away and never returned. Tim was very sad. + +He tried to find his bird but he couldn't. Tim cried and cried till he fell asleep. He never saw his bird again and he will never own it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to explore the world and she was ready for her newest adventure. + +Sarah decided to climb up a big hill. She was a bit scared but climbed higher and higher. When she reached the top, she was amazed by a colorful owl perched on a branch. + +Sarah said, "Hello!" to the owl. It looked back at her with big round eyes. She tried again, "What's your name?" + +The owl blinked and said, "Hoot!" + +Sarah laughed. She wanted to take the owl home with her, but the owl wasn't ready for that. It flew away into the sky. Sarah waved goodbye, feeling sad but still joyful with the memory of the colorful owl she had just met. +Sam was an adventurous boy. Every day, his parents asked him what he wanted to do. He always looked forward to a new challenge. One day he said, “I want to do something really difficult.†His parents thought for a minute, then said, “Let’s go to the jungle.†Sam was excited. + +When they arrived at the jungle, Sam saw all kinds of animals scurrying around and tall trees growing up to the sky. Sam knew this would be difficult, but he was ready. He grabbed a big stick and began exploring. + +The animals scampered away as Sam dug in the dirt and swatted away branches with his stick. He had never seen a place so wild. Eventually, he spotted a bright orange butterfly on a big leaf. Sam couldn't believe it. He had seen something so beautiful in a difficult place. He stayed in the jungle until it was dark, then went home to tell his parents about the amazing things he had seen. +There was once a boy called Paul who loved playing in the summertime. He loved the beautiful sun, top-blue sky and being able to run and play with his friends. + +Paul one day saw a butterfly flying in the summer sky and wanted to grab it. His mum told him, 'Paul, that butterfly is so beautiful and happy in the sky, why don't you leave it alone so it can enjoy its summer?' + +Paul thought about what his mum said and decided that it was the right thing to do. He watched the butterfly instead of grabbing it and the butterfly flew away in to the summer sky. Paul smiled and said to his mum, 'It made me happy just to see it!' + +Paul had learned an important lesson that day, that it's fine to admire the beautiful things of summer but we shouldn't take away their joy. +Tommy was in the park with his dad. He loved to go running around in the grass and explore. He wanted to be like his dad and he wanted to try everything! +His dad leaned down to talk to him. "Tommy," he said. "I have a great surprise for you. Come and see." + +Tommy and his dad walked from the park back to his house. They went through the front door and his dad pointed to the closet. He said, "Lean in and look inside." + +Tommy leaned in and looked inside the closet. It was filled with new toys! He was so excited! "Are these all for me, Dad?" He asked. + +"Yes, these are all for you," his dad said. + +Tommy was so happy. He grabbed a toy car and pushed it around the room, making engine noises. His dad laughed. + +"See, Tommy? I told you it was a great surprise." Tommy smiled and hugged his dad. He couldn't believe how lucky he was! +Once upon a time there was a brave dog. His name was Spot. Spot loved to explore the big forest nearby. + +One day Spot found something special in the forest. It was a bone. Spot was so proud of his special bone. He couldn't wait to show his family. + +On the way back home, Spot met a big wolf. The wolf was very angry. He said "Give me that bone or I'll bite you!" Spot was scared but he didn't want to give the wolf his bone. So Spot barked loudly and showed his teeth. + +The wolf stepped back. He said "You are very brave. I won't bite you, but don't forget this threat." Spot was so proud he had faced the wolf. He ran home quickly with his special bone. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to her grandma's house. Mia loved to bake with her grandma. They decided to bake a big yummy cake. Mia was very excited. + +As they were baking, Mia saw a big book on the table. "What is that, grandma?" Mia asked. "It's a dictionary, dear. It has many words and their meanings," grandma replied. Mia wanted to learn more words. + +While they were baking, Mia accidentally spilled some flour. She felt guilty. "I'm sorry, grandma," Mia said. "It's okay, dear. We all make mistakes," grandma hugged her. + +They finished baking the cake and it looked delicious. Mia and her grandma shared the cake and read the dictionary together. Mia learned many new words and had a great day with her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a fast dog named Spot. Spot loved to race with his friend, a cat named Fluffy. They would race all day long. Spot was very persistent, and he never gave up. + +One day, they saw a big cake. It looked so good that they wanted to eat it. Spot and Fluffy decided to race to the cake. The winner would get the first bite. They ran as fast as they could. Spot was very fast, but Fluffy was also fast. + +Spot won the race and opened his mouth wide to take a big bite. But, oh no! The cake was bad and made Spot very sick. Fluffy felt sad for her friend. Spot learned that being persistent is good, but sometimes, it's better to be careful and not rush into things. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Tom. Tom had a friend, a tiny bird named Tim. Tom and Tim loved to play together in the big park. + +One day, while they were playing, Tim saw a big dog coming their way. Tim got scared and yelled, "Tom, run! Big dog is coming!" Tom looked and saw the big dog too. They both ran as fast as they could to hide behind a big tree. + +The big dog looked for them but could not find them. After a while, the big dog left. Tom and Tim came out from behind the tree. They were happy that they were safe. They hugged each other and went back to playing, knowing that they would always help each other when they were scared. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly man named Tom. Tom loved to add things to jars. He had many jars in his house. Some jars were big, and some were small. Tom was always happy when he had a new jar. + +One day, Tom found a big jar. He wanted to add something to it. He looked around and saw many colorful balls. Tom thought they would be perfect for his jar. So, he added the balls to the jar, one by one. The jar looked very pretty with all the colorful balls inside. + +Tom was very happy with his jar. He showed it to all his friends. His friends liked the jar too. They all had a fun day playing with the jar and the colorful balls. And from that day on, Tom and his friends always played together with the jar full of balls. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful dog named Spot. Spot loved to help his friends. One day, he saw a little girl named Sue crying by the road. Sue was sad because her ball was stuck in a tree. Spot wanted to help Sue. + +Spot jumped high and got the ball out of the tree. Sue was very happy and thanked Spot. Sue said, "You are a very helpful dog, Spot! This ball belongs to me. My mom bought it for me. It had a price, but I do not remember how much." + +Spot and Sue became good friends. They played with the ball every day. They had lots of fun together. Spot was always helpful to Sue and all his friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a friend, an adorable dove named Dolly. Mia and Dolly liked to play together in the park. + +One sunny day, Mia and Dolly saw a new friend in the park. It was a small cat. Mia and Dolly wanted to welcome the cat to play with them. They said, "Come play with us, cat!" + +The cat liked Mia and Dolly. They all played together and had lots of fun. The cat, Mia, and Dolly became best friends. From that day on, they always played together in the park. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a big, hidden toy box in her room. One day, she could not find her favorite toy, a funny red ball with a lip that could talk. + +Mia looked everywhere for her toy, but she could not find it. She felt sad and started to miss her toy. She asked her mom for help to find the toy. Her mom said, "Let's look in your hidden toy box!" + +They looked in the hidden toy box and found the toy ball with a lip! Mia was so happy to see her toy again. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you!" Now, Mia and her toy ball with a lip could play and have fun together again. +Once upon a time, there was a smart duck named Ducky. Ducky lived near a small pond. Every day, Ducky would go to the pond to bathe and play with his friends. + +One day, while Ducky was bathing in the pond, he saw a little frog. The frog was sad because he could not swim. Ducky wanted to help the frog, so he said, "Hi, frog! I can teach you to swim. It's fun to play in the pond." + +The frog was happy and said, "Thank you, Ducky! I want to learn to swim." So, Ducky and the frog spent the day in the pond. Ducky helped the frog learn how to swim and kick his legs. + +After a day of playing in the pond, the frog could swim very well. The frog was so happy and said, "Ducky, you are a good friend. Now I can swim and play with you in the pond every day." Ducky was proud of his new friend and they played together in the pond every day after that. +Once upon a time, there was an obedient dog named Max. Max loved to chew on his toys. One day, Max saw a tray on the table. The tray was full of tasty food. Max wanted the food, but he knew he should not take it. + +Max tried very hard to be good. He sat and looked at the tray. But the food smelled so good! Max was very hungry. He thought about his chew toys, but they did not help. + +Max's owner saw him looking at the tray. She knew Max was trying to be obedient. She said, "Max, you can have a treat!" Max was so happy! He got a treat and did not take the food from the tray. Max learned that being obedient is good. +Once upon a time, in a fair and sunny land, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, as they were playing, dark clouds came and it started to rain. They all ran inside to stay dry. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, the rain won't last long. You can play inside until it stops." Lily and her friends played with their toys, but they missed playing outside. + +After a while, Lily had an idea. She said to her friends, "Let's reverse the rain!" They all looked at her, confused. "How?" they asked. Lily smiled and said, "We can do a rain dance, but we will do it backward!" + +Lily and her friends started to dance backward in a circle, laughing and having fun. As they danced, the rain outside began to slow down. Soon, the sun came out and the rain stopped. + +"Look, we reversed the rain!" said Lily, excited. Her friends cheered, and they all went back outside to play in the sunshine. From that day on, whenever it rained, they would do their special reverse rain dance to bring back the sun. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a charming little girl named Lily. She loved books very much. Every day, she would read her books and learn new things. Her favorite book had a big red bird on the cover. + +One sunny day, Lily found a small bird trapped in a net in her garden. She wanted to help the bird, so she worked hard to release it. The bird was free and happy. It sang a pretty song for Lily as a thank you. + +Lily and the bird became good friends. They played and read books together. They had lots of fun every day. And when Lily read her favorite book, the bird would sing along with the story. They were very happy together. +One day, a little rabbit was playing in the grass. He saw a big tree and wanted to rest. So, he went to the tree and lay down under it. The rabbit closed his eyes and took a nap. + +After some time, a small bird flew by and saw the rabbit. The bird thought the rabbit was dead. He went close to the rabbit and said, "Are you dead, rabbit?" The rabbit opened his eyes and smiled. "No, I am not dead. I am just resting," said the rabbit. + +The bird was happy that the rabbit was not dead. They became friends and played together. They ran in the grass and sang songs. From that day on, the rabbit and the bird were best friends and always played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog. His name was Spot. Spot had four feet. One day, Spot saw a big, ugly bug. The bug had many feet. Spot was not scared of the ugly bug. + +Spot and the bug played together. They ran on their feet. Spot was fast, but the bug was faster. They laughed and had fun. The sun was shining, and it was a great day to play. + +At the end of the day, Spot and the ugly bug were tired. They sat down to rest their feet. Spot and the bug were now friends. They knew they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a fat bear named Bobo. Bobo loved to tease the other animals. One day, Bobo saw a small bird and said, "Hey, little bird, you are too small to fly high!" + +The small bird was sad and flew away. Later, Bobo saw a big tree with an axe next to it. He had an idea. "I will cut the tree and make the other animals scared!" he thought. + +Bobo started to hit the tree with the axe. The tree shook and the small bird from before saw what was happening. The bird quickly called all the other animals. They all came and said, "Stop, Bobo! The tree will fall on our homes!" + +Bobo didn't listen and kept hitting the tree. Suddenly, the tree fell and all the animals' homes were destroyed. Bobo felt bad for what he did. The small bird said, "Bobo, you should be nice and not tease others." + +Bobo learned his lesson and promised to be nice. All the animals worked together to build new homes. From that day on, Bobo was kind to everyone and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big ball that he loved to kick. One day, he went outside to play with his ball. He was very proud of how high he could kick it. + +As Tim played, he saw a small spirit in his yard. The spirit was sad because it had lost its way. Tim asked, "Why are you sad?" The spirit replied, "I cannot find my home." + +Tim wanted to help the spirit. He kicked his ball up high, and the spirit jumped on it. Together, they flew through the sky. They found the spirit's home and the spirit was very happy. Tim felt proud that he could help his new friend. And from then on, Tim and the spirit played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a very happy dog, but one day he got a flea. The flea made him itch and scratch all the time. Spot did not like the flea, but he did not know how to catch it. + +One day, Spot saw a wise old cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was a serious cat who knew many things. Spot asked Whiskers how to catch the flea. Whiskers told Spot that he needed to be patient and wait for the right time to catch the flea. + +Spot listened to Whiskers and waited for the right time. When the flea jumped, Spot was ready and caught it! He was so happy and thanked Whiskers for the advice. From that day on, Spot learned to be patient and ask for help when he needed it. And he never had a flea again. + +The moral of the story is to be patient and ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Mia had a favorite bottle. She took her bottle everywhere she went. She loved her bottle so much. Mia would drink water from her bottle every day. + +One day, Mia could not find her bottle. She looked in her room, under her bed, and in the kitchen. Mia was sad because she missed her bottle. She asked her mom for help. Her mom looked around the house but could not find the bottle either. + +Finally, Mia and her mom went to the park. They saw a dead tree by the swings. Under the dead tree, they found Mia's bottle! Mia was so happy to have her bottle back. She hugged her mom and said thank you. From that day on, Mia never missed her bottle again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big job to do. He had to deliver a letter to his friend, Sam. Tim was proud because this was his first time doing this all by himself. + +To get to Sam's house, Tim had to go through a network of paths in the park. Tim was a little scared, but he knew he could do it. As he walked, he saw a squirrel. The squirrel said, "Hi Tim! Where are you going?" + +Tim replied, "I am going to Sam's house to deliver a letter." The squirrel said, "I can show you the way!" So, Tim and the squirrel walked together through the network of paths. They saw pretty flowers and tall trees. + +Finally, they reached Sam's house. Tim gave the letter to Sam, and they both smiled. Tim felt proud that he had delivered the letter all by himself. And he was happy that he made a new friend, the squirrel, along the way. +One day, a man had a big dog. The dog was very fierce. The man wanted to sell the dog because it was too fierce for him. He put a sign in front of his house that said "Dog for Sale." + +A stranger walked by the house and saw the sign. He liked fierce dogs, so he asked the man if he could see the dog. The man showed the stranger the big, fierce dog. + +The stranger liked the fierce dog a lot. He gave the man some money and took the dog home with him. The man was happy that he sold the dog, and the stranger was happy he had a new fierce dog. They both lived happily ever after. +One day, a little rat named Tim was trying to find food. He was very hungry. Tim looked everywhere, but he could not find anything to eat. He felt frustrated. + +Tim saw a big cat named Tom. Tom was also hungry. Tim sighed and said, "Tom, can you help me find food? I am very hungry and frustrated." Tom replied, "Okay, Tim. Let's find food together." + +They looked under a tree and found a big, red apple. Tim and Tom shared the apple and were not hungry anymore. They became good friends and always helped each other find food. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch movies. One day, he found a thick book. The book had a movie inside. Tim was very happy. + +Tim showed the thick book to his friend, Sue. Sue said, "Wow! You have a nice movie. Can we watch it together?" Tim said, "Yes, let's watch the movie together!" + +Tim and Sue watched the movie and had fun. They learned that sharing is good. They were happy because they shared the movie. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big jungle, there was a crazy monkey named Momo. Momo loved to spend his days playing with his friends. One day, Momo wanted to play a new game. + +Momo said to his friend, the bird, "Let's play a fun game! We can jump from tree to tree and see who is the fastest!" The bird agreed, and they started to race. Momo was very fast, but the bird was faster. + +As they played, Momo and the bird made a lot of noise. This woke up the sleepy lion. The lion was not happy. He said, "You two are so loud! I can't sleep with all this noise!" + +Momo and the bird felt bad for waking up the lion. They said, "We are sorry, lion. We will play a quiet game now." So, Momo and the bird played a quiet game of hide and seek. The lion went back to sleep, and they all had a great day in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Tim. Tim lived in a big house with his family. They were very rich, so they had many toys for Tim to play with. + +One day, Tim saw a door with a shiny knob. Tim was curious and wanted to open the door. He jumped up and pushed the knob with his nose. The door opened, and Tim saw a big, dark room. + +Tim felt scared and started to tremble. He wanted to go back to his family. Then, he heard his mom calling him. Tim ran back to his family, and they all played together with his toys. Tim was happy and never went to the dark room again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing outside on a cold day. He saw a big sack on the ground. Tim was curious and wanted to know what was inside the sack. + +Tim opened the sack and found a little lost kitten. The kitten was scared and cold. Tim wanted to help the kitten find its home. So, he decided to follow the kitten's footprints in the snow. + +They followed the footprints until they found the kitten's home. The kitten's mom was very happy to see her baby. She thanked Tim for helping her baby. Tim felt happy that he could help the kitten and went back home to tell his mom about his adventure. +One sunny day, a boy named Tim found a hard rock in his yard. He wanted to see what was inside, so he tried to split it. He hit it and hit it, but it would not break. Tim was sad. + +Then, a little daisy spoke to him. "Hi, Tim! Why are you sad?" asked the daisy. Tim was surprised. "I want to split this hard rock, but I can't," he said. + +The daisy smiled. "I can help you," it said. The daisy touched the rock with its soft petals. The rock split open, and Tim saw a shiny gift inside. He was so happy, and he thanked the daisy. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia had a pet dog named Spot. Spot had a big spot on his back. Mia loved her pet dog very much. + +One day, Mia and Spot went to the fair. There were many fun games and yummy food. Mia and Spot played a lot and ate tasty treats. They had a great time at the fair. + +At the end of the day, Mia and Spot were very dirty. So, Mia took Spot home to clean him. She used water and soap to wash away the dirt. Spot was happy to be clean again. Mia and Spot hugged each other and went to bed, dreaming about their fun day at the fair. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a cool toy pipe that he loved to play with. He would pretend to be a musician and make music with his pipe. All his friends liked to listen to the music Tim made. + +One day, Tim's pipe broke. Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. He tried to fix the pipe, but it didn't work. Tim felt like he was suffering without his pipe to play music. + +Tim's mom saw him feeling sad and wanted to help. She took the broken pipe and fixed it for him. Tim was so happy that he could play music again. He played a happy song for his mom and friends. They all danced and laughed together. And from that day on, Tim took good care of his cool pipe, so it would never break again. +Once upon a time, there was a big stadium where people played games. One day, a little boy named Tim and his dad went to watch a game. They were very enthusiastic and excited. + +In the game, two teams were playing. One team wore red shirts and the other team wore blue shirts. Tim and his dad cheered for the red team. They clapped and shouted, "Go red team, go!" + +During the game, Tim's dad said, "Tim, I lost my hat. Can you help me find it?" Tim looked around and saw the hat under the seat. He picked it up and gave it back to his dad. They were both happy. + +In the end, the red team won the game. Tim and his dad were very happy and they went home with big smiles on their faces. They couldn't wait to come back to the stadium and watch another game. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely dog named Spot. Spot had a pretty collar that he wore all the time. It was red and blue, and everyone loved it. One day, Spot and his owner, Jane, went to the store. They wanted to buy some treats for Spot. + +At the store, Spot saw many things. He saw toys, food, and other dogs. Spot was very happy. Jane found the treats and put them in the cart. Spot wagged his tail and smiled. + +When they got home, Jane gave Spot a treat from the store. Spot was so happy and proud of his lovely collar. He knew he was a good dog, and he loved going to the store with Jane. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a fine boy who liked to play outside. One day, he found a toy sword under his bed. He was very happy and wanted to play with it all day. + +Tim took his sword outside to play. He saw a big tree and pretended it was a dragon. Tim yelled, "I will save everyone!" He swung his sword at the tree, and it made a loud sound. Tim's friend, Lily, heard the sound and came to see what was going on. + +Lily saw Tim with his sword and asked, "Can I play too?" Tim said, "Yes, you can be the dragon!" Lily started to scream like a dragon, and they both laughed. They played with the sword for a long time, and they had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Bob. He had a big house and many toys. One day, he found a big box with a buckle on it. He did not know what was inside. + +Bob asked his friend, Tom, "Can you help me lift this box?" Tom said, "Yes, I can help you." They lifted the box together and opened the buckle. Inside the box, they saw many colorful balls. + +They played with the balls all day. They laughed and had fun. Later, they knew the box with the buckle was a gift from a kind fairy. The fairy wanted to make them happy. And they were very happy indeed. +One day, a boy named Tim and a girl named Sue went to the park. They saw an open space with lots of grass. Tim said, "Let's race to that big tree!" Sue said, "Yes, let's go!" + +They both started to run fast. Tim found a stick on the ground. He picked it up and ran with it. Sue tried to catch up to Tim. They were both laughing and having fun. + +As they got closer to the tree, Tim tripped on the stick. He fell down and started to cry. Sue stopped running and went to help him. Tim's knee was hurt and he couldn't race anymore. They both walked back home, sad that their fun day had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary that she loved very much. She would write in it every day. One day, she put her diary on a high shelf in her room. She thought it would be safe there. + +Lily's friend, Tim, came over to play. They had a lot of fun playing with their toys. But Lily didn't want Tim to find her diary. So, she didn't tell him about it. Tim saw the diary on the high shelf and asked Lily a question. "What is that up there?" he asked. Lily told him it was just a book and they kept playing. + +Later, when it was time for Tim to go home, Lily went to get her diary. She found it on the floor. She knew Tim must have looked at it. Lily was sad, but she learned a lesson. Next time, she would put her diary in a safer place. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Buddy. Buddy was very enthusiastic. He loved to run and play all day long. + +One day, Buddy saw a big toy leg in the yard. He thought it would be fun to steal it and play with it. So, he grabbed the leg and ran as fast as he could. + +Buddy was so happy with his new toy. He played with the leg all day and all night. The next day, he gave the leg back to his friend. They played together and had so much fun. And from that day on, Buddy never stole anything again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big parade. Everyone was happy and excited. They all wore fine clothes and danced in the streets. + +A little girl named Mia and her dog, Buddy, wanted to play a game. Mia said, "Let's play hide and seek!" Buddy wagged his tail and barked, "Woof, woof!" So, they started to play. + +Mia closed her eyes and counted. "One, two, three!" Buddy ran to hide behind a big tree near the parade. Mia looked around and saw his tail. She laughed and said, "I found you, Buddy!" They played hide and seek all day, having lots of fun at the parade. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray cat. The cat liked to gaze at the silver moon at night. One night, the cat saw a little mouse. The mouse was gray too, like the cat. + +The cat said, "Hello, little mouse. Do you like to gaze at the silver moon like me?" The mouse said, "Yes, I like to look at the moon too. But I am scared, because you are a big cat." + +The big gray cat and the little mouse gazed at the silver moon together. They talked and laughed. But then, the big gray cat got hungry. The cat remembered that cats eat mice. The little mouse tried to run away, but the big gray cat caught him. The little mouse was gone, and the big gray cat was sad, but that is how life is sometimes. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gloomy day. The sky was gray, and the trees were sad. A little boy named Tim went for a walk. He wanted to find something to make the day better. + +While walking, Tim saw a shiny rock on the ground. It was a mineral! The mineral was very pretty, and it made Tim happy. He picked it up and decided to take it home. + +When Tim got home, he showed the mineral to his mom. She smiled and said, "Thank you for sharing this with me." Tim felt happy that he could make his mom smile on such a gloomy day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small red bird. The bird liked to play near a big bush. One day, the bird saw a fierce cat hiding behind the bush. The bird was scared, but it wanted to be brave. + +The bird thought of a plan to make the cat go away. It flew near the cat and gave it a quick slap with its wing. The cat was very surprised, but it did not leave. The bird knew it had to try again, so it thought of a better plan. + +The bird flew high up in the sky and saw a big dog. It told the dog about the fierce cat near the bush. The dog came running and chased the cat away. The bird was happy and learned that it is better to ask for help than to face danger alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snow. They lived in a small house with a big garden. Lily and Snow loved to play in the garden. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, Lily found a big ball in the garden. It was perfect for playing. She called out to Snow, "Snow, come and play with me!" Snow heard her and came running. They played with the ball, kicking it back and forth. + +But then, the ball got stuck in a tree. Lily was sad. She couldn't reach it. Snow wanted to help. Snow climbed up the tree and got the ball for Lily. Lily was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Snow! You are the best cat ever!" They played with the ball all day long, and they had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play in the big field near his house. He loved to run and move fast in the field. The field was his favorite place to play. + +One day, Spot saw a big red ball in the field. He was confused. He did not know where the ball came from. Spot sniffed the ball and decided to play with it. He pushed the ball with his nose and watched it move across the field. + +Spot chased the ball and moved it all around the field. He was so happy and not confused anymore. He played with the ball all day long. When it was time to go home, Spot left the ball in the field, hoping to play with it again the next day. +One day, a charming cat went to the wild woods. In the woods, she met a big bear. The bear was not happy to see the cat. The bear said, "Go away! This is my home." + +The cat did not want to go away. She wanted to be friends with the bear. She said, "Please, let's be friends. I can help you find food and we can play together." + +The bear did not like the idea. He tried to slap the cat to make her go away. But the cat was too quick. She jumped high and the bear missed her. + +The cat said, "I don't want to fight. I just want to be your friend." The bear thought about it and said, "Okay, we can try to be friends." They played together and had fun in the wild woods. +Once upon a time, there was a cute helicopter. The helicopter had a number on it. The number was two. The cute helicopter liked to fly high in the sky. + +One day, the cute helicopter saw a little bird. The bird was sad because it could not fly as high as the helicopter. The helicopter wanted to help the little bird. + +The cute helicopter used its number two to help the bird. It made a game for the bird. The bird had to find two things. When the bird found two things, it could fly higher. The bird found two sticks and two flowers. Now, the bird could fly higher, just like the cute helicopter. They flew together, and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She went to her aunt's house to play. Her aunt had a big, red apple. The apple was very tasty. Lucy wanted to eat the apple. + +Her aunt took a sharp knife to cut the apple. She cut it into small pieces so Lucy could eat it easily. Lucy was very happy. She ate the tasty apple pieces with a big smile on her face. + +After eating the tasty apple, Lucy and her aunt played with toys. They had a lot of fun together. When it was time to go home, Lucy hugged her aunt and said, "Thank you for the tasty apple and the fun day!" +One day, a small, quiet mouse named Tim went for a walk in the forest. He saw a big vine hanging from a tree. Tim thought it would be fun to climb the vine, so he did. + +As Tim climbed the vine, he met a friendly bird named Sue. Sue asked, "What are you doing, Tim?" Tim said, "I am climbing this vine. Want to join me?" Sue said, "Yes!" So, they climbed the vine together. + +After they reached the top, they found a big leaf with yummy food on it. Tim and Sue decided to share the food. They both started to chew on the tasty treats. They had a great time and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a lively girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys and dance to music. One day, her mom gave her a new toy. It was a small violin. Sue was very happy and excited to play with it. + +Sue wanted her violin to be special. So, she decided to decorate it. She found pretty stickers of stars, hearts, and flowers. Sue put the stickers all over her violin. It looked so nice and colorful. She was proud of her work. + +Now, Sue played her decorated violin every day. She made fun and happy music. Her family and friends loved to listen and dance to the tunes. Sue and her violin filled their home with joy and laughter. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a lazy cat named Tom gazed at the sky. He saw many colors. They were fireworks. Tom loved to watch them. He liked the big, loud bangs and the pretty lights. + +Tom wanted to get closer to the fireworks. He walked and walked until he found where they came from. He saw a man with a box. The box had many fireworks inside. Tom was very happy. + +But Tom got too close to the box. The man lit a firework and it went boom! Tom was scared and ran away. He got lost and could not find his way home. Tom was sad and missed his family. The end. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. It was a quiet day, not many people were there. Lily wore her favorite coat because it was cold outside. Her mom said, "Lily, I encourage you to play and have fun." + +At the park, Lily saw a boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he lost his ball. Lily wanted to help him find it. She looked around and saw a big tree. Lily thought the ball might be there. She told Tim, "Let's look by the tree." + +They went to the tree and found the ball. Tim was so happy! He said, "Thank you, Lily!" They played with the ball and had lots of fun. Lily's mom watched and smiled. She was proud of Lily for being kind and helping her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Tom. He was very calm and kind. He lived in a small house near the woods. Every day, he would go into the woods to look for food. + +One day, Tom saw a little bunny. The bunny was scared. Tom said, "Don't be scared, little bunny. I won't hurt you." The bunny looked at Tom and started to feel calm. Tom wanted to touch the bunny, so he slowly moved his hand closer. + +As Tom touched the bunny, the bunny felt safe. The bunny said, "Thank you, Tom, for being so calm and kind." Tom smiled and let the bunny go. From that day on, Tom and the bunny were good friends, and they played together in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a navy boat. It was big and impressive. The boat had a sack. The sack was full of toys. + +One sunny day, the boat met a little fish. The fish said, "Wow, you are so big and impressive! What is in that sack?" The boat said, "I have toys in my sack, and I am giving them to good little fish who help others." + +The little fish wanted a toy. So, the fish went to help other fish. It helped a crab find its way home. It helped a turtle get a shell off its back. The little fish was very kind. + +The navy boat saw the little fish helping others. The boat said, "You are a good little fish. Here is a toy from my sack." The little fish was so happy. And all the sea creatures learned that helping others is the best way to be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a big box of socks. Yesterday, she could not find a match for her socks. She looked and looked, but all the socks were different. + +Mia asked her mom, "Mom, can you help me find a match?" Her mom said, "Of course, let's look together." They looked in the box and found two socks that were the same. Mia was happy. + +Mia put on the socks, but they were tight. She told her mom, "Mom, these socks are tight." Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can find another match." They looked again and found bigger socks that matched. Mia put them on, and they fit just right. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!" +Anna loved the sea. She liked to watch the waves and the birds and the boats. She wanted to see a whale. She asked her dad to take her to the whale park. Her dad said yes, but he was busy. He had to work and do other things. He said he would take her next week. He promised. + +Anna waited and waited. She was very excited. She drew pictures of whales and read books about whales. She told her friends about whales. She dreamed of whales. She was ready to go to the whale park. + +But next week came and her dad said no. He said he was sorry, but he had to work again. He said he would take her another time. He promised. + +Anna was very sad. She felt angry and hurt. She did not believe her dad. She thought he was lying. She thought he did not care. She said she hated him. She said he was ignorant. She said he did not know anything about whales or the sea or her. + +Her dad was very sad too. He felt guilty and ashamed. He loved his daughter. He wanted to make her happy. He did not lie. He had to work to pay for their home and food and clothes. He knew a lot about whales and the sea and her. He said he was sorry. He said he loved her. He said he would take her soon. He promised. + +Anna and her dad did not talk for a long time. They were both unhappy. They missed each other. They wanted to hug and laugh and play. They wanted to go to the whale park. + +One day, her dad came home early. He had a surprise for Anna. He had tickets to the whale park. He said he had finished his work. He said he had kept his promise. He said he wanted to take her now. + +Anna was very happy. She forgave her dad. She said she was sorry too. She said she loved him. She said he was not ignorant. She said he knew everything about whales and the sea and her. + +They hugged and laughed and played. They went to the whale park. They saw many whales. They learned more about whales and the sea and each other. They had a wonderful time. They made a new promise. They promised to always be kind and honest and patient with each other. They promised to always love each other. +Anna and Ben like to play outside. They have a big tent that they can put up in the grass. They like to pretend that they are camping in the woods. They bring their toys, their snacks and their blankets to the tent. + +One day, they decide to sleep in the tent at night. They ask their mom and dad if they can do that. Their mom and dad say yes, but they have to be careful and stay warm. They also have to discuss what they will do if they hear a scary noise or if they want to go back to the house. + +Anna and Ben agree to the rules. They pack their things and go to the tent. They have fun playing games, reading books and telling stories. They eat their snacks and drink their water. They are happy and excited. + +But when it gets dark, they start to feel uncomfortable. The tent is cold and the ground is hard. They hear strange sounds from the trees and the wind. They miss their cozy beds and their soft pillows. They look at each other and nod. They want to go back to the house. + +They pack their things and go to the door. They knock and call for their mom and dad. Their mom and dad open the door and hug them. They are glad that they are safe and sound. They say that they are proud of them for trying something new, but they understand that they are uncomfortable. They take them to their rooms and tuck them in. They kiss them good night and turn off the lights. + +Anna and Ben smile and close their eyes. They are happy and warm. They dream of their next adventure. +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. They want to swim in the pond. + +"Look, Sue, the pond is so nice. Let's swim with the ducks and fish," Tom says. + +"No, Tom, we can't swim in the pond. It is not for us. It is for the ducks and fish. And look, there is a sign that says 'No swimming'," Sue says. + +But Tom does not listen to Sue. He thinks he knows better. He takes off his shoes and socks and runs to the pond. He jumps in the water and splashes around. + +"Ha ha, this is fun. Come on, Sue, join me," Tom says. + +But Sue does not join Tom. She stays on the land and watches him. She sees something else in the pond. It is big and green and ugly. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. It is a crocodile. It sees Tom and swims towards him. + +"Tom, Tom, get out of the pond. There is a crocodile. It will bite you," Sue shouts. + +Tom hears Sue and looks around. He sees the crocodile and gets scared. He tries to swim back to the land, but the crocodile is faster. It opens its mouth and snaps at Tom. + +"Help, help, Sue, help me," Tom cries. + +Sue runs to the pond and looks for a stick. She finds a big stick and throws it at the crocodile. The stick hits the crocodile on the head and makes it angry. It lets go of Tom and chases the stick. Tom swims to the land and climbs out of the pond. He is wet and cold and hurt. He hugs Sue and says sorry. + +"Thank you, Sue, for saving me. You are a good friend. I am sorry for not listening to you. I was wrong to swim in the pond. I will never do it again," Tom says. + +Sue smiles and says, "You are welcome, Tom. I am glad you are okay. You are a good friend, too. But next time, please listen to me. I only want to keep you safe. And remember, the pond is not for us. It is for the ducks and fish. And the crocodile." + +The end. + +Moral value: Listen to your friends and follow the rules. They are there for your own good. Do not be foolish and do things that are dangerous. You might get hurt or worse. Respect the animals and their habitats. They have a right to live and be happy. +Sam and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big crane near the park. The crane was lifting things and putting them on a truck. + +"Wow, look at the crane!" Sam said. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Can we go and see it?" Lily asked. + +Sam nodded. He wanted to see the crane too. He took Lily's hand and they ran to the fence. They saw the crane driver in a small box. He was wearing a yellow hat and a green shirt. + +"Hello, crane driver!" Sam shouted. "Can you lift us too?" + +The crane driver heard Sam and Lily. He smiled and waved. He thought they were cute. He decided to have some fun with them. He moved the crane arm and lowered the hook near the fence. + +"Look, Lily, he wants to lift us!" Sam said. He was very excited. He let go of Lily's hand and ran to the hook. He grabbed it and held on tight. + +"Sam, wait!" Lily said. She was scared. She did not want to go up in the air. She stayed behind the fence. + +The crane driver saw Sam on the hook. He was careless. He did not think it was dangerous. He lifted the hook and swung it around. Sam laughed and screamed. He felt like he was flying. + +"Stop, stop, crane driver!" Lily shouted. She was crying. She wanted Sam to come down. She was afraid he would fall. + +The crane driver heard Lily. He realized he had made a mistake. He was sorry. He lowered the hook and let Sam go. Sam ran back to Lily and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry!" Sam said. He was sorry too. He had been foolish. He did not want to hurt Lily. + +"It's okay, Sam, it's okay!" Lily said. She was glad Sam was safe. She forgave him. + +The crane driver got out of the box. He walked to the fence. He apologized to Sam and Lily. He told them to never play with the crane again. He said it was very dangerous. He gave them each a candy and a sticker. + +Sam and Lily thanked the crane driver. They learned their lesson. They promised to never be careless again. They went back to the park and played with their toys. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are best friends. They like to play outside in the sunshine. They have a big ball, a red bike and a yellow kite. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, Tom and Lily see a rainbow in the sky. It has many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. They think it is amazing. They want to touch it. + +"Let's go to the rainbow, Lily!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom! How do we get there?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe we can fly with the kite!" Tom says. + +They run to the kite and hold it. The wind makes the kite go up. Tom and Lily go up too. They are very happy. + +"Wow, we are flying, Lily!" Tom says. + +"Look, Tom, we are close to the rainbow!" Lily says. + +They reach the rainbow and touch it. It feels soft and warm. They see more colors. They see pink, brown, white, black. They are amazed. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily!" a voice says. + +They look around and see a friendly face. It is the sun. He is smiling. + +"Hello, sun!" Tom and Lily say. + +"Welcome to the rainbow, Tom and Lily! You are very brave and curious. I like you. Do you want to play with me?" the sun says. + +"Yes, please, sun! You are very nice and bright. We like you too. What can we do?" Tom and Lily say. + +The sun laughs and says, "You can do anything you want. You can make shapes with the clouds, you can sing with the birds, you can dance with the stars. You can have fun with me. I will always be your friend. Just call me when you need me." + +Tom and Lily are very happy. They thank the sun and play with him. They have the most amazing day ever. They never forget the sun and the rainbow. They always call him when they want to see him. He always answers and makes them smile. He is their sunshine. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch TV. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. + +One day, they find a thin book under the sofa. It has many pictures of animals and colors. They both want to look at it. + +"Give me the book! It is mine!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Lily says. + +They pull and tug at the book. They make a loud noise. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting over the book. + +"Stop it, Tom and Lily! What are you doing?" Mom says. + +They stop and look at Mom. They are scared. + +"We found a book, Mom. It is very nice. But we do not know who it belongs to," Tom says. + +Mom smiles and takes the book. She opens it and reads the first page. + +"This book belongs to Grandma. She gave it to me when I was little. It was my favorite book. Do you want to hear a story from it?" Mom says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They love Grandma and her stories. They sit next to Mom on the sofa. They forget about the TV and their toys. They listen to Mom as she reads the book. They see the animals and the colors. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play dress-up. They had a big box of clothes and hats and shoes that they could mix and match. One day, they found a new costume in the box. It was a shiny red dress with a belt that had a big star on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said. "It's so pretty! Can I try it on?" + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. "The star is very sharp. It might hurt you if you touch it." + +Anna put on the dress and the belt. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She felt like a princess. She spun around and around, making the dress twirl. + +"Look at me, Ben!" she said. "I'm the original star girl!" + +Ben clapped his hands and laughed. He was happy for his sister. He looked for something to wear too. He found a blue cape and a mask. He put them on and said, "I'm the original superhero!" + +They decided to play a game. Anna was the star girl who had to save the world from a bad guy. Ben was the superhero who had to help her. They ran around the room, pretending to fight and fly and use their powers. + +They had a lot of fun, until Anna tripped over a toy and fell down. She cried out in pain. The sharp star on her belt had cut her waist. There was blood on her dress. + +"Anna, are you OK?" Ben asked. He ran to her and hugged her. He was scared and sorry. + +Anna sobbed and said, "It hurts, Ben. The star is too sharp. It's a bad star." + +Ben took off the belt and threw it away. He said, "Don't worry, Anna. I'll get Mom. She'll make it better. You're still the original star girl. You're brave and strong." + +He ran to get Mom, who came quickly and took care of Anna. She cleaned the wound and put a bandage on it. She kissed Anna and said, "You're OK, sweetie. It's just a small cut. It will heal soon. You're a very original and beautiful star girl." + +Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. And thank you, Ben. You're a very original and helpful superhero." + +They hugged each other and said, "We love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. You're both very original and wonderful." +Lily and Sam were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a lot of dolls and stuffed animals, and Sam had a lot of cars and trucks. They liked to share their toys, but sometimes they wanted to keep them for themselves. + +One day, Lily decided to organize her toys. She took a big net and put all her dolls and animals inside. She hung the net on the wall, so she could see them and play with them. She was very proud of her net. + +Sam saw Lily's net and felt jealous. He wanted to have a net for his cars and trucks, too. He asked Lily, "Can I have your net? I want to organize my toys, too." + +Lily said, "No, this is my net. I found it in the closet. You can find your own net." + +Sam was sad and angry. He looked around the room, but he could not find another net. He thought, "Lily is not nice. She does not want to share. I will take her net when she is not looking." + +He waited until Lily went to the kitchen to get a drink. Then he ran to the wall and grabbed the net. He pulled it hard, but it was stuck. He pulled harder, and the net came off the wall. But it also made a loud noise and all the toys fell out. + +Lily heard the noise and came back to the living room. She saw Sam with her net and her toys on the floor. She was very angry. She shouted, "Sam, what did you do? You broke my net and my toys!" + +Sam felt sorry and scared. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to have a net, too. I was jealous of your net." + +Lily said, "You should have asked me nicely. Maybe I would have let you use my net. But you were sneaky and mean. You have to fix my net and my toys." + +Sam said, "OK, Lily. I will fix your net and your toys. And I will find my own net. I'm sorry I was jealous." + +Lily said, "It's OK, Sam. I forgive you. But next time, don't take my things without asking. And maybe we can organize our toys together." + +Sam said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. And maybe we can share our toys sometimes." + +They hugged and smiled. They picked up the toys and the net and put them back on the wall. They played together and had fun. They were not jealous anymore. +Mia and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Mia was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to the big tree and hid behind it. He was very quiet and hoped Mia would not find him. + +Mia looked around and saw the big tree. She thought Ben might be there. She walked slowly and quietly to the tree. She wanted to surprise Ben. She peeked behind the tree and saw Ben. She shouted, "Boo!" + +Ben was so scared that he jumped and screamed. He did not like Mia's joke. He was upset and angry. He said, "That was not nice, Mia! You made me scared! I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +Mia felt sorry and sad. She did not mean to make Ben scared. She wanted to make him laugh. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was just playing. Please don't be mad at me. Can we be friends again?" + +Ben looked at Mia and saw her sad face. He did not want to lose his friend. He said, "Okay, Mia. I forgive you. But don't do that again. It was not funny. It was mean." + +Mia smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I won't do that again. I promise." + +They both said sorry and hugged again. Then they decided to play another game. They were happy and forgot their fight. They did not hear the silence of the park. They only heard their laughter and joy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big red bottle in the kitchen. It has a picture of a pepper on it. + +"What is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Let's try it," Lily says. + +They open the bottle and smell it. It smells strong and hot. They each take a little bit on their fingers and put it in their mouths. + +"Wow! This is spicy!" Tom says. He makes a funny face and runs to the sink. He drinks some water. + +Lily also makes a funny face. She does not like the spicy taste. She lies on the floor and cries. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asks. He feels sorry for his sister. + +"No, I'm not okay. My mouth hurts. It's your fault. You made me try the spicy thing," Lily says. + +"No, I didn't. You wanted to try it too. Don't lie, Lily," Tom says. + +They start to argue. They yell at each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She comes into the kitchen and sees the bottle and the twins. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing with the hot sauce? That's not for you. That's for grown-ups. You could have hurt yourselves. And why are you fighting? You should be nice to each other. You are twins. You should love each other," Mom says. + +She takes the bottle and puts it away. She gives the twins some milk and a hug. She tells them to say sorry to each other. + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They feel bad for being mean. They say sorry and hug each other. + +"I love you, Tom," Lily says. + +"I love you, Lily," Tom says. + +Mom smiles. She loves her twins. She tells them to never play with the hot sauce again. She also tells them a story about a pepper and a mouse. The twins listen and laugh. They forget about the spicy taste. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake, but they did not have any flour or eggs. They saw a big cupboard in the corner. Maybe they could find some there. + +"Let's borrow some flour and eggs from the cupboard," Tom said. "Mom won't mind." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be quiet. Mom is in the living room." + +They opened the cupboard and looked inside. There were many things: pots, pans, plates, bowls, spoons, forks, knives. But no flour or eggs. + +"Maybe they are hidden," Tom said. He climbed on a chair and reached for the top shelf. He felt something soft and round. He pulled it out. It was a hat. + +"Look, Lily, I found a hat!" Tom said. He put it on his head. It was too big for him. It covered his eyes. + +Lily giggled. She saw something shiny on the second shelf. She grabbed it. It was a necklace. + +"Look, Tom, I found a necklace!" Lily said. She put it around her neck. It was too long for her. It touched the floor. + +Tom and Lily laughed. They looked like clowns. They did not notice that the cupboard door was open. They did not hear Mom coming into the kitchen. + +Mom saw them and gasped. She recognized the hat and the necklace. They belonged to Grandma. Grandma had given them to Mom as a gift. They were very special and expensive. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing?" Mom shouted. "Those are not yours! You can't borrow them!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They took off the hat and the necklace. They said sorry to Mom. They did not want to make her angry. + +Mom was not angry. She was relieved. She hugged Tom and Lily. She explained to them that the hat and the necklace were not for playing. They were for keeping and remembering Grandma. + +Tom and Lily understood. They said they loved Grandma. They asked Mom if they could still make a cake. + +Mom smiled. She said yes. She said they could borrow some flour and eggs from the neighbor. She said they could also borrow some sugar and butter. She said they could make a cake together and share it with Grandma when she visited. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked Mom. They put the hat and the necklace back in the cupboard. They closed the cupboard door. They went with Mom to the neighbor. They borrowed some flour and eggs and sugar and butter. They made a cake. They ate it with Grandma. They had a good day. +Ben likes to whistle. He whistles when he plays, when he eats, and when he sleeps. He whistles all the time. He thinks whistling is fun and makes him happy. + +One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big vehicle. It is red and shiny. It has a ladder and a hose. It is a fire truck. Ben loves fire trucks. He runs to the vehicle and whistles. + +"Hello, little boy," says a man in a yellow hat. He is a fireman. He smiles at Ben. "Do you like my vehicle?" + +"Yes, I do!" says Ben. He whistles louder. He wants to see the vehicle up close. + +"Sorry, you can't touch the vehicle," says the fireman. "It is only for firemen. We use it to put out fires and save people. It is not a toy." + +Ben feels sad. He wants to touch the vehicle. He wants to climb the ladder and use the hose. He whistles softly. He does not understand why he can't play with the vehicle. + +"Hey, don't be sad," says the fireman. "I have something for you. Look, it is a small vehicle. It is a toy fire truck. You can play with it and whistle as much as you want." + +The fireman gives Ben the toy fire truck. Ben feels happy. He smiles and whistles. He thanks the fireman. He plays with the toy fire truck. He pretends to put out fires and save people. He whistles all the time. He thinks whistling is fun and makes him happy. +Tommy loves to play with his fireman toy. He likes to pretend that he is a fireman and he can put out fires and save people. He has a red hat, a hose, and a truck that makes noises. + +One day, Tommy was playing in his backyard with his fireman toy. He saw a big tree with many leaves. He thought it would be fun to climb the tree and see how high he could go. He put his fireman toy in his pocket and started to climb. + +He climbed and climbed until he reached a branch that was very high. He looked around and felt proud. He took out his fireman toy and said, "Look, fireman, we are so high! We can see everything!" He squeezed his fireman toy and made it talk. "Yes, Tommy, we are very high. But we have to be careful. Don't fall!" + +Tommy smiled and squeezed his fireman toy again. He liked to hear it talk. He pretended that his fireman toy was his friend and his helper. He thought his fireman toy was very dependable. + +But then, something bad happened. The branch that Tommy was sitting on broke. Tommy screamed and fell. He dropped his fireman toy and it fell too. Tommy landed on the grass, but his fireman toy landed on the road. Tommy was scared and hurt. He cried and cried. + +He saw a big car coming fast on the road. The car was going to hit his fireman toy. Tommy shouted, "No, no, no! Fireman, fireman, fireman!" He wanted to save his fireman toy. + +But he was too late. The car ran over his fireman toy and smashed it. Tommy saw his fireman toy broken and dirty. He cried louder and louder. + +He heard a siren and saw a real fire truck coming. The fire truck stopped near Tommy and his fireman toy. A real fireman got out of the truck and ran to Tommy. He saw Tommy crying and his fireman toy smashed. He said, "Hey, little boy, are you okay? What happened?" + +Tommy looked at the fireman and said, "My fireman, my fireman, my fireman!" He pointed at his fireman toy on the road. He was very sad. + +The fireman picked up Tommy and hugged him. He said, "I'm sorry, little boy, your fireman toy is broken. But don't worry, I have something for you." He took out a new fireman toy from his truck and gave it to Tommy. He said, "This is a new fireman toy for you. He is very dependable. He will be your friend and your helper. He will make you happy." + +Tommy stopped crying and looked at the new fireman toy. He smiled and said, "Thank you, fireman, thank you!" He squeezed the new fireman toy and made it talk. "Hello, Tommy, I'm your new fireman. I'm very dependable. I will be your friend and your helper. I will make you happy." + +The fireman smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tommy, you're welcome. Now, be careful when you climb trees, okay? And always play with your fireman toy. He will keep you safe." + +Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, fireman, okay. I will be careful and I will play with my fireman toy. He will keep me safe." + +The fireman waved and said, "Goodbye, Tommy, goodbye. Have fun with your fireman toy." He got back in his truck and drove away. + +Tommy waved and said, "Goodbye, fireman, goodbye. Thank you for my fireman toy." He hugged his new fireman toy and squeezed it. He felt happy and safe. He loved his fireman toy. He loved his dependable fireman toy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and water the plants. They saw a big squash growing on a vine. It was green and round and had bumps on it. + +"Look, a squash!" Lily said. "Can we pick it and eat it?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, we have to ask Mom first. She grows the squash for soup. She is very serious about her soup." + +Lily pouted. "But I want to try it. It looks yummy." + +Ben had an idea. "Maybe we can ask Mom if we can have a little piece. Just a bite. We can mention that we helped with the garden." + +Lily smiled. "Okay, let's go ask her." + +They ran to the kitchen, where Mom was chopping carrots. They showed her the squash and asked politely. + +"Mom, can we have a little piece of squash? We helped with the garden. We watered and dug and weeded." + +Mom looked at them and smiled. "You did a good job, thank you. You can have a little piece of squash, but not too much. I need it for the soup. It will be delicious." + +She cut a small slice and gave it to them. They tasted it. It was soft and sweet and a little bit nutty. + +"Mmm, this is good," Lily said. + +"Can we have some more?" Ben asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, that's enough for now. You can have more when we have the soup for dinner. Now go wash your hands and play some more." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They thanked Mom and ran back to the garden. They were happy. They liked squash and they liked Mom's soup. They wondered what else Mom would put in the soup. Maybe they would mention some ideas later. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Lily has a red cap. Ben has a blue cap. They share their caps sometimes. + +One day, they see a big pond in the park. It has fish and ducks and frogs. Lily and Ben want to see them. They go near the pond and look. + +"Wow, look at the fish!" Lily says. "They are so shiny and fast!" + +"Look at the ducks!" Ben says. "They are so fluffy and loud!" + +They see a frog on a rock. It is green and bumpy. Lily and Ben want to touch it. They go closer and closer. + +But the frog is scared. It jumps off the rock and into the pond. It makes a big splash. Lily and Ben get wet. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "My cap is wet!" + +"Oh no!" Ben says. "My cap is wet too!" + +They are sad. They like their caps. They don't want them to be wet. + +They hug each other. They try to make each other feel better. + +"It's okay, Lily," Ben says. "Your cap will dry soon." + +"It's okay, Ben," Lily says. "Your cap will dry too." + +They smile at each other. They are still friends. They like each other. + +They kiss each other on the cheek. They are happy. + +They go back to the park. They play with their caps. They have fun. They are happy. +Anna was very happy. Today was her birthday. She had a cake with candles and balloons. She saw a big box with a bow. It was a gift from her grandma. + +"Can I open it, please?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, my dear. It is for you," grandma said. + +Anna tore the paper and opened the box. Inside was a beautiful blouse. It was pink and had flowers. Anna loved it. + +"Wow, thank you, grandma! It is so pretty!" Anna said. + +"You are welcome, sweetie. Do you want to try it on?" grandma asked. + +"Yes, please!" Anna said. + +Anna took off her old shirt and put on the blouse. It fit her very well. It was soft and warm. Anna looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled. + +"I look like a princess!" Anna said. + +"You are my princess," grandma said. She hugged Anna and kissed her cheek. + +Anna was very happy. She had the best birthday ever. She had a cake, balloons, and a beautiful blouse. She loved her grandma very much. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with their bikes. One day, they saw a big yellow truck. The truck had many boxes. The truck driver said, "I have to deliver these boxes to the shops. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily and Tom said, "Yes, please! That sounds fun!" They got on the truck and helped the driver. They gave him the boxes and he put them in the shops. They saw many things: toys, books, clothes, and food. + +The driver said, "Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are very good helpers. But we have to hurry. We have one more box to deliver. It is very important. It has a clock inside. The clock tells the time. The shop needs the clock before noon." + +Lily and Tom said, "OK, let's go!" They got on the truck again and held the last box. The driver drove fast. He wanted to be on time. But he did not see the red light. He did not stop. He crashed into another car. + +The truck and the car made a loud noise. The box flew out of the truck. The clock broke. The glass cut Lily and Tom. They cried. They were hurt. The driver was hurt too. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily and Tom. I was wrong. I should have been careful. I should have stopped. Now the clock is ruined. And you are hurt. And the shop is angry. This is a bad day." + +Lily and Tom said, "We are sad. We wanted to help. We wanted to see the clock. We wanted to have fun. But now we are in pain. And the truck is broken. And the driver is sorry. This is a bad ending." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to go fishing with Dad. Dad has a big bag with hooks, worms and a net. He says they need to prepare for fishing. + +"Tim, can you help me with the hooks?" Dad asks. + +"OK, Dad. I like hooks. They are shiny and sharp," Tim says. He takes a hook from the bag and puts it on a line. + +"Sam, can you help me with the worms?" Dad asks. + +"Yuck, Dad. I don't like worms. They are slimy and wiggly," Sam says. He makes a face and stays away from the bag. + +"Come on, Sam. Worms are good for fishing. They make the fish hungry and bite the hook," Dad says. + +"No, Dad. Worms are stupid. They make me sick and dirty," Sam says. + +"Fine, Sam. You can just watch then. But don't touch anything," Dad says. He takes a worm from the bag and puts it on the hook. + +Dad, Tim and Sam go to the lake. They find a good spot and throw their lines in the water. They wait for the fish to come. + +"Look, Dad. I got one. I got one," Tim shouts. He pulls his line and sees a big fish on his hook. He is happy and proud. + +"Good job, Tim. That's a nice fish. Let me help you with the net," Dad says. He takes the net and scoops the fish out of the water. + +"Wow, Tim. You are a good fisher. Can I see your fish?" Sam asks. He walks over to Tim and Dad. + +"Sure, Sam. Here is my fish. It is big and shiny and has scales," Tim says. He shows his fish to Sam. + +"Wow, Tim. Your fish is cool. Can I touch it?" Sam asks. + +"OK, Sam. But be careful. It has a hook in its mouth," Tim says. + +Sam reaches out to touch the fish. But he is not careful. He grabs the hook instead of the fish. The hook hurts his finger. He screams and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow. The hook is in my finger. The hook is in my finger," Sam cries. + +"Oh, no. Sam, what did you do? Let me see your finger," Dad says. He runs over to Sam and takes his hand. + +"Sam, you are silly. You touched the hook. You should have listened to Dad and Tim," Dad says. He takes the hook out of Sam's finger and puts a band-aid on it. + +"I'm sorry, Dad. I'm sorry, Tim. I was stupid. I wanted to touch the fish," Sam says. He is sad and sorry. + +"It's OK, Sam. Don't cry. It was an accident. You are not stupid. You are just curious. Next time, be more careful and ask before you touch," Dad says. He hugs Sam and kisses his finger. + +"Thank you, Dad. I love you. I love you, Tim. Can I still watch you fish?" Sam asks. + +"Of course, Sam. We love you too. You can watch us fish. Maybe you can even try it yourself. But first, let's prepare some more hooks and worms," Dad says. + +"OK, Dad. I will help you. I will try to like worms. They are not so stupid. They are good for fishing," Sam says. + +Dad, Tim and Sam smile and laugh. They prepare some more hooks and worms. They have fun fishing together. They are a happy family. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad at home. Sometimes they help Mom cook and serve food. Sometimes they help Dad clean and fix things. Mom and Dad give them some money for their help. They save their money in a piggy bank. + +One day, Ben and Jen see a white toy car in the store. They want to buy it with their money. They ask Mom and Dad if they can. Mom and Dad say yes, but they also say there is something else they can do with their money. They can give some of it to people who need it more. They can buy food or clothes or toys for them. + +Ben and Jen think about it. They like the white toy car, but they also want to help others. They decide to use half of their money to buy the car, and half of their money to buy some things for the poor. They go to the store with Mom and Dad. They buy the car and some bread and milk and a teddy bear. They put them in a bag. + +Then they go to a place where there are many people who have no home. They see some children who look sad and hungry. They give them the bag with the bread and milk and the teddy bear. The children smile and say thank you. Ben and Jen feel happy. They also play with their white toy car with them. + +Mom and Dad hug Ben and Jen. They say they are proud of them. They say they did a good thing. They say they learned a good lesson. They say it is better to share than to be greedy. They say it is more fun to serve than to be served. Ben and Jen agree. They say they love Mom and Dad. They say they love each other. They say they love the people they helped. They say they are happy. +Lily and Ben liked to play with cardboard. They made houses, cars, and animals out of it. One day, they found a big cardboard box in the garage. They decided to make a rocket out of it. + +"Let's go to the moon!" Lily said. + +"OK, but we need a window to see the stars," Ben said. + +They cut a hole in the box and drew stars on a paper. They taped the paper to the hole. They also drew buttons and levers on the box. They were ready to blast off. + +They climbed inside the box and pretended to fly. They counted down from ten and made loud noises. They imagined they saw the moon and the planets. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not see that their dog, Spot, was curious about the box. He sniffed it and scratched it. He wanted to play too. He bit the paper with the stars and tore it off. He also ripped the cardboard with the buttons and levers. + +Lily and Ben heard the noise and looked out. They saw Spot with the paper and the cardboard in his mouth. They were sad and angry. + +"Spot, no! You ruined our rocket!" Lily shouted. + +"Bad dog! Go away!" Ben yelled. + +Spot dropped the paper and the cardboard and ran away. He did not understand why they were mad. He just wanted to join them. + +Lily and Ben got out of the box and looked at it. It was not a rocket anymore. It was just a broken box. They had lost their game. + +They felt like crying. But then they saw something. It was a cardboard tube. It was long and round. It looked like a ballet dancer's leg. + +Lily had an idea. She picked up the tube and smiled. + +"Hey, Ben, do you want to play ballet?" she asked. + +Ben looked at her and shrugged. + +"OK, why not?" he said. + +They took the tube and pretended it was a graceful dancer. They spun and jumped and twirled. They forgot about the rocket and the dog. They had a new game. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garage. They liked to look at the old things that dad kept there. They saw a big box with a lot of wires and buttons. Ben wanted to touch it, but Lily said no. + +"That is dad's machine. He said we can't touch it. It is very important and very dangerous," Lily said. + +"But it looks so fun. Maybe it can do something cool. Maybe it can make us fly or turn us into animals," Ben said. + +He reached for a button, but Lily pulled him back. She was scared. She heard dad coming. + +"Kids, what are you doing in the garage? You know you are not allowed here. This is my work. It is very secret and very hard," dad said. + +He saw the box and frowned. He opened it and checked the wires. He looked worried. + +"Did you touch anything? Did you see anything?" he asked. + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They did not want to make dad angry. They said they were sorry and ran out of the garage. + +Dad sighed and closed the box. He did not see the small light that started to glow inside. He did not know that his machine was about to do something very strange and very huge. +Tom and Sue were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Sue had a doll. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what else was in the toy box. + +"Can I have that pin, Sue?" Tom asked, pointing to a shiny pin that was stuck on a piece of cloth. + +"No, Tom, that is mine. Mommy gave it to me. It is very pretty and I like it," Sue said, holding the pin close to her chest. + +"Please, Sue, I just want to look at it. I will give it back to you. I promise," Tom said, trying to grab the pin. + +"No, Tom, no! You will hurt yourself. The pin is sharp and it can poke you. Mind your fingers!" Sue said, pulling the pin away from Tom. + +But Tom did not mind his fingers. He was too curious and he wanted the pin. He reached for it again and this time he touched it. He felt a sharp pain in his finger and he cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts!" Tom said, dropping the pin and holding his finger. + +Sue felt sorry for Tom. She saw that his finger was bleeding and she ran to get a band-aid. She came back and put the band-aid on Tom's finger. She also gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I did not want you to get hurt. Here, you can have the pin. But be careful with it, okay?" Sue said, handing the pin to Tom. + +Tom looked at the pin and then at Sue. He felt grateful for her kindness and he smiled. + +"Thank you, Sue. You are a good sister. I'm sorry I was naughty. I will be careful with the pin. Do you want to play with my truck?" Tom said, offering his truck to Sue. + +Sue nodded and took the truck. She and Tom played together happily. They shared their toys and they did not fight. They were good friends. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to run and play. One day, they saw a big poster that said there was a race for kids. The poster had a picture of a shiny medal that the winner would get. Lily and Sam wanted the medal very much. + +They asked their moms if they could join the race. Their moms said yes and took them to the park where the race was. There were many other kids who also wanted to run. Lily and Sam put on their numbers and waited for the whistle. + +When the whistle blew, they ran as fast as they could. They passed many kids who were slower than them. They saw the finish line and the medal. They both wanted to be the first one to get it. + +But then, something bad happened. Sam tripped on a rock and fell down. He hurt his knee and cried. Lily saw him and stopped. She wanted to help him, but she also wanted the medal. She did not know what to do. + +Another kid saw them and ran past them. He crossed the finish line and got the medal. He was very happy and showed off his medal to everyone. He said, "Look at my fancy medal! I am the best!" + +Lily and Sam felt very sad. They did not get the medal. They did not help each other. They did not have fun. They wished they had been nicer and smarter. They learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They waited for spring to come, because spring was when the flowers bloomed. Blooming meant that the flowers opened up and showed their colors and smells. + +One day, they saw a big tree with pink flowers. They ran to the tree and smelled the flowers. They smelled sweet and nice. + +"Wow, look at the flowers!" Lily said. "They are so pretty and pink!" + +"Yes, they are!" Tom said. "Do you think they are delicious, too?" + +Lily and Tom wondered if the flowers tasted good. They picked one flower each and put them in their mouths. They bit the flowers and made a face. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "They are not delicious at all! They are bitter and sour!" + +"Yuck!" Tom said. "They are not delicious at all! They are dry and hard!" + +They spit out the flowers and threw them away. They decided that the flowers were only good for looking and smelling, not for eating. + +They ran to find something else to play with. They saw a basket of strawberries. They picked some strawberries and ate them. They tasted sweet and juicy. + +"Mmm, these are delicious!" Lily said. "They are so red and soft!" + +"Mmm, these are delicious!" Tom said. "They are so fresh and yummy!" + +They smiled and enjoyed the strawberries. They decided that the strawberries were good for looking, smelling and eating. + +They were happy and full. They thanked the farmer who gave them the strawberries. They hugged each other and went home. They loved spring and all the things it brought. +Ben and Lily were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They were very happy to see new things and have fun. They packed their bags and got in the car. Dad drove the car very fast on the road. He wanted to get to the hotel before it was dark. + +"Slow down, Dad!" Mom said. "You are going too fast. It is not safe." + +"I know, I know," Dad said. "But we are almost there. Look, there is the sign for the hotel." + +Ben and Lily looked out the window. They saw a big building with many windows and a sign that said "Hotel". They were excited to go inside and see their room. + +But when they got to the hotel, there was a problem. The man at the desk was angry. He said there were no rooms left for them. He said they had to go somewhere else. + +"What do you mean, no rooms?" Dad said. "We have a reservation. We booked online. See, here is the confirmation number." + +The man at the desk shook his head. He said the reservation was canceled. He said it was not his fault. He said it was the fault of the computer. + +Dad was very angry too. He said the man was lying. He said he wanted to speak to the manager. He said he would not leave until they got a room. + +Mom tried to calm Dad down. She said they could find another hotel nearby. She said they should not make a scene. She said they should think of Ben and Lily. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not like to see Dad and the man at the desk yelling at each other. They did not like to see Mom looking worried. They did not like to be in the hotel that had no rooms. They wanted to go home. + +They hugged each other and whispered, "Can we go home, please?" +Lila and Tom were playing in the yard. They saw a lizard on the grass. Lila wanted to catch it and put it in a jar. Tom said no. + +"That is not nice. The lizard wants to be free. It will be hurt in the jar," Tom said. + +But Lila did not listen. She ran after the lizard and grabbed it. The lizard was scared and bit her finger. Lila cried out loud. She dropped the lizard and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, the lizard bit me! It hurts!" Lila said. + +Mom looked at her finger. It was red and swollen. She took Lila to the car. + +"We have to go to the doctor. The lizard might have germs. You need a shot," Mom said. + +Lila was scared. She did not like shots. She wished she had listened to Tom. She learned that it was not good to work hard to catch a lizard. It was better to let it go. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and houses with different shapes and colors. Tom had a lot of square blocks, and Lily had a lot of round blocks. + +"Look at my tower, Lily! It is very tall and modern!" Tom said, showing his square blocks. + +"I like your tower, Tom, but I like my house more. It is very cozy and round!" Lily said, showing her round blocks. + +Tom wanted to make his tower even taller and more modern. He saw some round blocks on Lily's house. He thought they did not look good with her house. He decided to remove them and use them for his tower. + +"Hey, Tom, what are you doing?" Lily asked, seeing Tom take her blocks. + +"I am making my tower better. Your blocks are not good for your house. They are good for my tower. They make it more modern!" Tom said, putting the round blocks on his tower. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She liked her blocks. She did not want Tom to take them. She tried to get them back, but Tom pushed her away. + +"Stop, Lily! These are my blocks now! Go away!" Tom said, pushing Lily. + +Lily fell on the floor and started to cry. She hurt her knee and her elbow. She felt very bad. + +Tom did not care. He kept adding more blocks to his tower. He was very proud of his tower. He thought it was the best tower ever. + +But then, something bad happened. His tower was too tall and too heavy. It could not stand by itself. It started to wobble and shake. It fell down with a loud crash. All the blocks broke into pieces. Tom's tower was gone. + +Tom was very shocked and scared. He looked at his broken blocks. He felt very bad. + +He looked at Lily. She was still crying on the floor. She looked at him with sad eyes. He felt very bad. + +He realized he had been very mean and selfish. He had taken Lily's blocks without asking. He had pushed her and hurt her. He had ruined their game and their blocks. + +He wished he had not done that. He wished he had been nice and shared with Lily. He wished he had played with her and helped her. He wished he had been a good brother. + +He ran to Lily and hugged her. He said he was sorry. He asked her to forgive him. He said he loved her. + +Lily hugged him back. She said she forgave him. She said she loved him too. + +They both felt a little better. But they still felt bad. They had no more blocks to play with. They had learned a hard lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take things that are not yours. Do not hurt others. Be nice and share. Play together and help each other. Be a good brother or sister. +Tom is a dog. He is cute and fluffy. He likes to play and run. He has a red collar with a bell. He loves his collar. + +One day, Tom sees a big bone in the park. He wants the bone. He runs to the bone and picks it up. He is happy. He wants to take the bone home. + +But the bone is too big. It does not fit in his mouth. He tries to carry it, but it is heavy. He drops it. He tries again, but he drops it again. He is sad. + +He sees a boy with a rope. The boy is playing with the rope. He makes knots and loops. He is having fun. + +Tom has an idea. He goes to the boy and barks. He wags his tail. He is friendly. The boy smiles. He likes Tom. + +Tom shows the boy the bone. He points with his paw. He looks at the boy. He looks at the rope. He hopes the boy will understand. + +The boy understands. He is smart. He takes the rope and ties it to the bone. He makes a knot. He gives the rope to Tom. He says, "Here you go, boy. Now you can take the bone home." + +Tom is happy. He takes the rope in his mouth. He pulls the bone. He can move it. He thanks the boy. He wags his tail. He barks. + +He goes home with the bone. He is proud. He shows his collar and his bone to his family. They are proud too. They pet him and hug him. They give him a treat. + +Tom learns a lesson. He learns that sometimes he needs help. He learns that he can make friends. He learns that he can share. He is a good dog. He is cute and fluffy. He likes to play and run. He has a red collar with a bell. He loves his collar. And he loves his bone. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to do different things. Tom liked sport. He liked to run, jump, kick and throw. Lily liked to bake. She liked to mix, pour, roll and cut. One day, their mom said they could do what they liked, but they had to share. + +Tom said, "I want to play sport in the yard. You can play with me, Lily." + +Lily said, "No, I want to bake cookies in the kitchen. You can bake with me, Tom." + +They both wanted to do their own thing. They did not want to share. They started to argue and shout. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting and frowning. She was not happy. + +She said, "You are both spoiled. You have many things to do, but you only think of yourself. You need to learn to share and be kind. If you don't, you will have no sport and no bake today. You will have to sit in your room and think." + +Tom and Lily did not like that. They did not want to lose their fun. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We will share and be kind. Can we play sport and bake together?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. That is a good idea. You can take turns and help each other. You will have more fun that way." + +Tom and Lily hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." + +They went to the yard and played sport. They ran, jumped, kicked and threw. They cheered and laughed. Then they went to the kitchen and baked cookies. They mixed, poured, rolled and cut. They smelled and tasted. They shared and enjoyed. They had a good day. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play in the pool. They had fun splashing, kicking and blowing bubbles. One day, they saw a big sign that said "No whistling in the pool". Ben wondered why they could not whistle. He thought it was a fun sound to make. + +"Let's whistle in the pool," he said to Mia. "It will be funny and no one will know." + +Mia shook her head. She was a smart girl who knew how to read. She pointed to the sign and said "No, Ben. The sign says no whistling. We have to follow the rules. Whistling in the pool is not nice. It can bother other people and make them angry." + +Ben did not listen to Mia. He thought she was boring and scared. He wanted to be funny and brave. He put his mouth under the water and whistled as loud as he could. He laughed and thought he was clever. + +But he was not clever. He was silly and rude. The lifeguard heard his whistling and blew his whistle. He was very angry and told Ben to get out of the pool. He said whistling in the pool was dangerous and could make other people think there was an emergency. He said Ben had to go home and not come back for a week. + +Ben felt ashamed and sad. He had to leave the pool and his friend. He realized he had made a big mistake. He wished he had listened to Mia. She was smart and kind. She knew how to follow the rules and have fun. She stayed in the pool and enjoyed the water. + +Ben learned a lesson that day. He learned that whistling in the pool was not funny or brave. It was silly and rude. He learned that following the rules was important and respectful. He learned that listening to his friend was wise and helpful. He decided to be a better friend and a better swimmer. He hoped Mia would forgive him and play with him again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big parade. There are many people with flags and drums and horns. They march on the street. Anna and Ben clap their hands and cheer. + +"Look, Ben, they are so strong and brave!" Anna says. + +"Yes, they are, Anna. I want to be like them when I grow up. I want to march and play music and make people happy," Ben says. + +"Me too, Ben. Maybe we can have our own parade. We can use sticks and pots and scarves and make noise," Anna says. + +They run to their homes and get their things. They meet again in the park. They tie the scarves around their necks and hold the sticks and pots. They march around the park and bang the pots and sing songs. They make their own parade. They have fun. + +Some people see them and smile. They join them and march with them. They make more noise and more songs. They have a big parade. Anna and Ben are happy. + +They go to bed at night. They have a dream. They dream of marching and playing music and making people happy. They are strong and brave. They are friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to eat bananas. She always asked her mom for a banana when she was hungry. One day, she saw a big bunch of bananas on the kitchen table. She wanted to reach them, but they were too high for her. She felt helpless. + +She saw a chair near the table. She had an idea. She pushed the chair to the table and climbed on it. She stretched her arm and grabbed a banana. She was happy. She peeled the banana and took a bite. + +But then, she heard her mom's voice. "Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. She sounded angry. Lily looked at her mom and saw her frown. She felt scared. + +She tried to explain. "Mom, I was hungry. I wanted a banana. I used the chair to reach them. I'm sorry," she said. + +Her mom sighed. She was not really angry, but worried. She walked to the table and lifted Lily off the chair. She hugged her and said, "Lily, I'm glad you like bananas, but you can't use the chair like that. You could fall and hurt yourself. Next time, ask me for help, okay?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry. She gave her mom the banana and said, "Mom, do you want some banana? I can share with you." + +Her mom smiled. She took the banana and said, "Thank you, Lily. That's very kind of you. How about we seat on the couch and eat the banana together?" + +Lily agreed. She followed her mom to the couch and sat next to her. They ate the banana and talked. Lily felt happy again. She loved her mom and bananas. +Jen and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. Jen is very organized. She puts her cars in a box by color. Ben is not organized. He leaves his cars all over the floor. + +One day, Mom says, "Jen and Ben, we are going to the store. Do you want to come?" + +"Yes, Mom!" Jen and Ben say. They run to get their coats and shoes. + +Mom drives the car. Jen and Ben sit in the back. They look out the window and see many things. They see trees, houses, dogs, and birds. + +"Mom, can we buy some prunes?" Jen asks. She likes prunes. They are sweet and soft. + +"Sure, Jen. We can buy some prunes," Mom says. + +"Yuck, prunes are gross!" Ben says. He does not like prunes. He likes cookies and candy. + +"Ben, prunes are good for you. They help you poop," Jen says. + +"I don't care. I don't want prunes. I want cookies and candy," Ben says. + +Mom smiles. She says, "Jen and Ben, you can have different tastes. But you have to share and be nice to each other. OK?" + +"OK, Mom," Jen and Ben say. + +They get to the store. Mom buys some prunes for Jen and some cookies for Ben. She also buys some milk, eggs, bread, and cheese. Jen and Ben help Mom put the things in the car. + +They drive back home. Jen and Ben are happy. They thank Mom for the prunes and the cookies. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom!" + +Mom says, "I love you too, Jen and Ben. You are my good twins." +Sara liked to draw with her crayons. She made many images of animals, flowers and people. She put them on the wall of her room. She was very proud of her images. + +One day, she saw a new image on the wall. It was a big bird with blue feathers and a yellow beak. It was very pretty. Sara wondered who made it. She asked her mom. + +"Mom, who made this image?" Sara said. + +Mom looked at the image and smiled. "That is a parrot, Sara. It is a gift from your uncle. He brought it from a far away place. He said it can talk." + +Sara was very curious. She wanted to hear the parrot talk. She went closer to the image and said hello. + +"Hello, hello, hello!" The parrot said. + +Sara was amazed. She laughed and clapped her hands. She tried to say other words to the parrot. + +"Parrot, what is your name?" Sara said. + +"Parrot, parrot, parrot!" The parrot said. + +"Parrot, do you like me?" Sara said. + +"Parrot, do you like me?" The parrot said. + +Sara realized that the parrot was not really talking. It was only copying what she said. She felt a little sad. She wished the parrot could understand her. + +She looked at the image and saw a small hole in the corner. She peeked through the hole and saw a wire. The wire was connected to a box. The box had a button and a speaker. Sara understood that the box was making the parrot talk. + +She pushed the button and heard a voice. It was her uncle's voice. He said: + +"Hello, Sara. I hope you like the parrot. It is a special image. It can follow what you say. But it cannot hear you. It is deaf. It is only a toy. But I hope you have fun with it. I love you, Sara. Bye bye." + +Sara smiled. She was not sad anymore. She knew her uncle loved her. She thanked him for the gift. She decided to play with the parrot anyway. She liked to follow what it said. She thought it was funny. She also liked to make up her own words. She hoped the parrot would learn them someday. She was happy with her image. +Lily liked to record her voice with her toy phone. She would say funny things and then listen to them. She thought it was fun to hear herself talk. + +One day, she wanted to record a song for her mom. She picked a song she knew well and sang it into the phone. She was very happy with her song and wanted to play it for her mom. + +But when she pressed the button to listen, she heard a scratchy sound instead of her voice. She tried again, but it was still scratchy. She felt an itch in her throat and coughed. She realized she had a sore throat and that was why her voice sounded bad. + +She was sad and wanted to make a new song. But she did not have any more space on her phone. She had recorded too many things and there was no room left. + +She looked at her phone and saw that it was very messy. She had recorded all kinds of things, like noises, stories, and jokes, but she did not know what was what. She wished she had been more organized and labeled her recordings. + +She decided to delete some of the recordings she did not like or need. She listened to each one and pressed the delete button if she did not want it. She kept only the ones she liked or wanted to keep. + +She made some space on her phone and felt better. She decided to wait until her throat was better before she recorded a new song for her mom. She hoped her mom would like it. She smiled and hugged her phone. She loved to record her voice. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. Lily saw a big purple flower that was not open yet. She wanted to see it bloom. + +"Look, Ben, a big flower!" she said. "Do you think it will open soon?" + +Ben shrugged. He did not care much about flowers. He liked to climb and swing and run. He saw a big tree with a rope. He wanted to swing on it. + +"Come on, Lily, let's swing on the rope!" he said. "It will be fun!" + +Lily followed Ben to the tree. She was a little scared of the rope. It looked high and wobbly. Ben grabbed the rope and swung back and forth. He laughed and shouted. + +"See, Lily, it's easy! You try it!" he said. + +Lily took the rope and swung too. She felt dizzy and happy. She liked the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She swung higher and higher. + +But then, something bad happened. The rope broke and Lily fell to the ground. She hit her head and cried. Ben ran to her and hugged her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" + +Lily felt a bump on her head. It hurt a lot. She sobbed and sniffed. + +"I want to go home!" she said. + +Ben helped Lily stand up. He looked around for help. He saw a man in a green shirt. He had a big camera and a hat. He was looking at the flowers. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us?" Ben asked. "My sister fell and hurt her head. We need to go home." + +The man turned around and smiled. He had a kind face and a big beard. He looked at Lily and Ben. + +"Of course, I can help you," he said. "I'm a photographer. I came here to take pictures of the flowers. They are very rare and beautiful. They only bloom once a year. Do you want to see them?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked to see new things. The man took them to the big purple flower. It was open now. It had many petals and a yellow center. It smelled sweet and spicy. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said. "What is it called?" + +The man smiled again. He looked at his camera. + +"It's called a gorilla flower," he said. "It's named after a big animal that lives in the jungle. Do you know what a gorilla is?" + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They had never seen a gorilla before. + +"A gorilla is a big hairy animal that walks on four legs and eats leaves and fruits," the man explained. "It's very strong and smart. Sometimes it makes noises like this: ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" + +The man made the noises and Lily and Ben laughed. They tried to make the noises too. They felt better and forgot about their pain. + +The man took a picture of the flower and the children. He showed them the picture on his camera. + +"See, you look happy and cute," he said. "Like a gorilla family." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked the man and the flower. They thanked him for his help. + +"Can we come back next year and see the flower again?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can," the man said. "But you have to be careful with the rope. It might break again." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They said goodbye to the man and the flower. They walked home with their hands in their pockets. They still felt dizzy, but in a good way. They had a new friend and a new story to tell. +Lily and Tom were cold. They played in the snow for a long time. They made a snowman and threw snowballs. But now they wanted to be warm. + +They ran to their house. They took off their coats and boots. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She smiled at them. + +"Are you hungry?" she asked. "I have something nice for you." + +She opened a big can. It had cocoa inside. She poured some cocoa in two cups. She added some milk and sugar. She stirred the cocoa with a spoon. + +She gave a cup to Lily and a cup to Tom. They blew on the cocoa to make it cooler. They sipped the cocoa slowly. It was sweet and warm. It made them feel good. + +"Thank you, mom," they said. "This is the best cocoa ever." + +They hugged their mom. She hugged them back. They were happy. They had a nice day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They live near the sea. One day, they hear a loud noise. It is a hurricane. The wind is very strong. It breaks trees and houses. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run to their moms. Their moms hug them and take them to a safe place. They go to a big building with many people. The building is strong. It can stop the wind. + +Lily and Ben see other kids. They want to play with them. But the kids are sad. They lost their toys and clothes. They have nothing. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry for them. They have an idea. They go to their moms and ask them for something. Their moms give them some things. They are not much. They are weak. But they are better than nothing. + +Lily and Ben go to the other kids. They say, "Hi, we are Lily and Ben. We want to share with you. Here, you can have this doll and this car. They are weak, but they are fun. Do you want to play with us?" + +The other kids smile. They say, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very kind. We want to play with you. You are our friends." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They play with the other kids. They forget about the hurricane. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They also had sunglasses to pretend they were drivers. + +"Look, Lily, I can reverse my car!" Ben said, moving his car backwards. + +"Wow, Ben, you are good at reversing!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Lily, here you go!" Ben said, handing her his car. "But be careful, don't hit the fence!" + +Lily put on Ben's sunglasses and took his car. She tried to reverse, but she did not look behind her. She hit the fence with a loud bang. The car and the sunglasses fell to the ground. + +"Oh no, Lily, you broke my car and my sunglasses!" Ben cried, running to pick them up. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't mean to!" Lily said, feeling sad. "Are they very broken?" + +Ben looked at his car and his sunglasses. The car had a dent and the sunglasses had a crack. He felt angry, but he also saw that Lily was sorry. + +"It's okay, Lily, they are not very broken. They still work. But you have to be more careful next time, okay?" Ben said, trying to be nice. + +"Okay, Ben, I will. Thank you for letting me try your car and your sunglasses. You are a good friend." Lily said, hugging him. + +They smiled and decided to play something else. They saw a distant plane in the sky and wondered where it was going. They made up stories about the plane and its passengers. They had fun and forgot about the accident. +Lily wanted to go to the park with her mom and dad. She liked to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks. But first, she had to get ready. She had to put on a shirt and shoes and brush her hair. + +"Come on, Lily, hurry up!" her mom called from downstairs. "We don't have much time!" + +Lily ran to her closet and looked for a shirt. She saw a pink shirt with flowers, a blue shirt with stars, and a yellow shirt with a smiley face. She liked them all, but she didn't know which one to choose. + +"Which shirt do you want to wear, Lily?" her dad asked, coming into her room. "You have to decide soon, or we will be late." + +Lily thought for a moment. She wanted to look smart for the park. She wanted her mom and dad to be proud of her. She wanted the other kids to like her. She picked up the yellow shirt with the smiley face and showed it to her dad. + +"I want to wear this one!" she said. "It is bright and happy and smart!" + +Her dad smiled and helped her put on the shirt. He buttoned it up and tucked it into her pants. He combed her hair and tied it with a ribbon. He gave her a hug and a kiss. + +"You look very smart, Lily!" he said. "And you are very smart, too! Now, let's go to the park and have some fun!" + +Lily was happy. She grabbed her dad's hand and ran downstairs. She saw her mom waiting for them with a picnic basket. She hugged her mom and thanked her for the sandwich and juice. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" her mom asked. "Let's go to the park and enjoy the sun!" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She was ready. She was smart. She was going to behave and have a good time. She loved her mom and dad. She loved the park. She loved her yellow shirt with the smiley face. +Lily did not want to go to bed. She wanted to play with her toys and watch TV. She said to her mom, "No bed, no bed, please, mom. I am not sleepy. Let me stay up." + +But her mom said, "Lily, it is time for bed. You have to sleep. You have school tomorrow. You will be tired and miserable if you don't sleep. Come on, let's brush your teeth and read a story." + +Lily pouted and cried. She insisted, "No, no, no. I don't want to sleep. I want to play. You are mean, mom. You don't love me." + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "Lily, I love you very much. But you have to listen to me. Sleeping is good for you. It helps you grow and learn and have fun. How about we make a deal? If you go to bed now, I will let you play with your toys for an extra hour tomorrow. OK?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked her toys. She wanted to play with them more. She nodded and said, "OK, mom. I will go to bed. But you have to keep your promise." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I promise, Lily. Now, let's go to bed. I will read you your favorite story." + +Lily and her mom went to bed. Her mom read her the story of the three bears and the naughty girl. Lily liked the story. She felt sleepy and cozy. She said, "Good night, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "Good night, Lily. I love you too." + +The next morning, Lily woke up. She felt happy and rested. She remembered her mom's promise. She ran to her toys and played with them. She had a lot of fun. She was glad she went to bed. She thought, "Mom was right. Sleeping is good for me." +Sam and Lily wanted to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings and the slide. But Mom said they had to wait. She had to take some things to the car. Sam and Lily were impatient. They did not like to wait. + +"Can we go now, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Not yet, honey. I have to take one more bag. Then we can go." Mom said. + +Sam and Lily looked at each other. They had an idea. They decided to take their bikes and go to the park by themselves. They thought Mom would not mind. They put on their helmets and rode away. + +Mom came out of the house. She saw the bikes were gone. She was worried. She did not know where Sam and Lily went. She called their names. But they did not answer. She looked around. She saw a sign that said "Park". She had a bad feeling. + +She ran to the car. She drove to the park. She hoped Sam and Lily were safe. She hoped they did not get lost. She hoped they did not get hurt. + +She got to the park. She saw Sam and Lily. They were on the swings and the slide. They were having fun. They did not see Mom. Mom was angry. She was also relieved. She parked the car. She got out. She walked to Sam and Lily. + +"Sam! Lily! What are you doing here?" Mom asked. + +"We came to the park, Mom. We wanted to play." Sam said. + +"We took our bikes, Mom. We thought you would not mind." Lily said. + +Mom shook her head. She was not happy. She said, "You should not have done that. You should have waited for me. You could have gotten lost. You could have gotten hurt. You should not take your bikes without asking me. That is not safe. That is not nice." + +Sam and Lily looked down. They felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were impatient. We did not mean to make you worry. We will not do it again." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "I love you, Sam and Lily. But you have to listen to me. You have to be careful. You have to be polite. Next time, we will go to the park together. OK?" + +Sam and Lily nodded. They said, "OK, Mom. We love you too." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Let's go home. We can have some cookies and milk. And maybe later, we can come back to the park. But only if you promise to behave." + +Sam and Lily promised. They got on their bikes. They followed Mom to the car. They learned their lesson. They were not impatient anymore. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wore a pretty apron with flowers on it. She helped mom stir the soup and cut the bread. Mom said she was a good helper. + +"Can I taste the soup, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. It's very hot. You have to wait until it cools down." Mom said. + +Sara nodded. She was hungry and curious. She wanted to know how the soup tasted. She saw a spoon on the counter. She thought mom would not notice if she took a little sip. + +She reached for the spoon and dipped it in the pot. The soup was very hot. It burned her tongue and mouth. She screamed and dropped the spoon. The soup splashed on her apron and face. It hurt a lot. + +Mom heard her scream and ran to her. She saw Sara crying and covered in soup. She was scared and angry. + +"Oh, Sara, what have you done? You were not supposed to touch the soup. It's very hot. You could have hurt yourself badly." Mom said. + +She took Sara to the sink and washed her face with cold water. She took off her apron and threw it in the trash. She said Sara had to go to the doctor and get some medicine. She said Sara was not a good helper. She said Sara was a naughty girl. + +Sara felt very sad and sorry. She wished she had listened to mom. She wished she had not touched the spoon. She wished she had not burned her mouth and face. She wished she had not ruined her pretty apron. She wished mom would hug her and say she loved her. But mom did not. Mom was too mad at her. Sara cried and cried. She did not like the soup. She did not like the kitchen. She did not like the day. +Lily and Sam were bored. They had no toys to play with. Their mom said they had no money to buy new toys. She said the toys in the store were too cheap and would break soon. + +Lily had an idea. She said to Sam, "Let's pretend we have toys. We can use anything we find in the kitchen." Sam liked the idea. He followed Lily to the kitchen. + +They saw a bowl of grapes on the table. Lily said, "These are not grapes. They are balls. We can throw them and catch them." Sam said, "OK. But be careful. Don't make a mess." They took some grapes and started to toss them in the air. + +They had fun for a while. But then, Sam threw a grape too hard. It hit the window and made a loud noise. Their mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the grapes on the floor and the window with a crack. She was angry. + +She said to Lily and Sam, "What are you doing? These are not balls. They are grapes. They are food. You are wasting food and breaking the window. You are in trouble." Lily and Sam felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were bored. We were pretending to have toys." Their mom said, "Pretending is good. But you have to be careful and respectful. You have to clean up this mess and help me fix the window. And no more grapes for you today." Lily and Sam nodded. They learned their lesson. +Sam liked to play with his toy motorcycle. He made it zoom and vroom on the floor. He pretended he was a big rider with a helmet and a jacket. He liked to show his motorcycle to his friends. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and his motorcycle. He saw a hairy man on a real motorcycle. The man had a long beard and a leather jacket. He looked cool and scary. Sam wanted to see his motorcycle up close. + +He ran to the man and said, "Hello, I like your motorcycle. Can I touch it?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, kid. You can touch it, but be careful. It's hot and loud." + +Sam reached out his hand and felt the metal and the rubber. He liked how it felt. He wanted to sit on it and make it vroom. He looked at the man and said, "Can I ride it?" + +The man laughed and said, "No, kid. You can't ride it. It's too big and fast for you. You need a helmet and a license. And you need to ask nicely, not demand." + +Sam did not like the man's answer. He felt angry and sad. He said, "But I want to ride it. I have a toy motorcycle. I know how to ride it. Please, please, let me ride it." + +The man shook his head and said, "No, kid. You can't ride it. It's not a toy. It's a real motorcycle. You need to wait until you grow up. Now go back to your mom and play with your toy." + +Sam did not listen. He tried to climb on the motorcycle. He pulled and pushed and kicked. He made a lot of noise. He demanded, "Let me ride it. Let me ride it. Let me ride it." + +The man got angry and said, "Hey, kid. Stop that. You're hurting my motorcycle. Get off. Get off. Get off." + +He grabbed Sam and lifted him off the motorcycle. He carried him to his mom and said, "Sorry, ma'am. Your kid is very rude. He tried to ride my motorcycle without permission. He needs to learn some manners." + +Sam's mom was very sorry. She said, "I'm so sorry, sir. He's only three. He doesn't know better. He likes motorcycles a lot. He has a toy one. He meant no harm." + +She took Sam and his toy motorcycle and said, "Sam, you were very naughty. You can't demand things from strangers. You can't touch or ride their things without asking. You can't make a fuss and a mess. You need to say sorry to the man and thank him for letting you touch his motorcycle." + +Sam felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "Sorry, sir. Thank you for letting me touch your motorcycle. It's very cool. Maybe when I grow up, I can have one like yours." + +The man smiled and said, "That's OK, kid. I accept your apology. You're welcome to touch my motorcycle. Maybe when you grow up, you can have one like mine. But remember, be polite and respectful. And always wear a helmet and a jacket." + +Sam nodded and said, "OK, sir. I will. Goodbye." + +He waved to the man and his motorcycle. He went back to his mom and his toy motorcycle. He learned a lesson that day. He played with his toy motorcycle and pretended he was a big rider with a helmet and a jacket. But he did not demand things from strangers. He asked nicely and said please and thank you. He was a good boy. +Lily loved to play the piano. She had a big piano in her room, with many keys that made different sounds. She liked to make up songs and sing along. Sometimes, her mom and dad would listen and clap for her. + +One day, Lily met a boy named Ben at the park. He was playing with a ball and a truck. Lily liked his curly hair and his smile. She asked him if he wanted to play with her. Ben said yes, and they shared their toys and had fun. + +Lily and Ben became good friends. They played together every day, at the park, at school, or at each other's houses. They liked the same games, the same books, and the same snacks. They also liked to listen to music and dance. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She asked Ben if he wanted to marry her. Ben said yes, and they hugged. They decided to have a wedding at Lily's house, with the piano. They invited their moms and dads, and their teddy bears and dolls. + +Lily wore a white dress and a flower crown. Ben wore a blue shirt and a bow tie. They walked to the piano, holding hands. Lily played a song she had learned, and Ben sang along. Then they said, "I love you" and kissed. Their moms and dads cheered and took pictures. They had cake and juice, and danced some more. Lily and Ben were very happy. They had a beautiful wedding. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Sometimes they would crash into each other and laugh. + +"Beep beep! Out of my way!" Sam shouted as he zoomed his red car towards Mia's blue car. + +"No, you move! I was here first!" Mia said as she blocked his path with her car. + +They both pushed their cars harder, trying to make the other one yield. But neither of them wanted to give up. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar from behind the bushes. They turned around and saw a big rhinoceros coming out. It had a long horn and a thick skin. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Ah! A rhinoceros!" Sam and Mia screamed as they dropped their cars and ran away. + +The rhinoceros saw the toy cars and thought they were food. It charged at them and smashed them with its horn. It tried to bite them, but they were too hard and plastic. It spat them out and roared again. + +Sam and Mia hid behind a bench and watched the rhinoceros. They were scared and sorry for their cars. They wished they had not fought over them. + +"Sam, I'm sorry I didn't let you pass," Mia said in a small voice. + +"Mia, I'm sorry I was rude to you," Sam said in a small voice. + +They hugged each other and decided to be friends again. They hoped the rhinoceros would go away soon. + +They were very alert and waited for their mom and dad to come and get them. They learned to share and be kind to each other. They also learned to be careful of rhinoceroses. +Ben and Mia like to play with candles. They like to see the flame go up and down. They like to smell the wax. But they know candles can be hot and smelly. They do not touch the flame. + +One day, Ben and Mia find a big box of candles in the closet. They want to play with them. They take some candles and go to the living room. They put the candles on the table. They find a lighter and turn it on. + +Ben and Mia start to light the candles. They count how many candles they light. One, two, three, four, five. They are happy. They see the flame go up and down. They smell the wax. + +But soon the living room is very smelly. The candles make a lot of smoke. The smoke makes Ben and Mia cough. They do not like the smoke. They want to stop the candles. + +But they do not know how to stop the candles. They try to blow the flame. But the flame is too big. They try to use water. But the water makes the flame bigger. They are scared. + +They hear Mom and Dad come home. They run to the door. They tell Mom and Dad about the candles. Mom and Dad are angry. They go to the living room. They use a cloth to stop the flame. They open the window to let the smoke out. + +Mom and Dad tell Ben and Mia to never play with candles again. They tell them candles can be hot and smelly and dangerous. They tell them to be careful and listen. Ben and Mia are sorry. They hug Mom and Dad. They say they will not play with candles again. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to race them on the floor and make loud noises. One day, Tom found a new car in his toy box. It was shiny and red and had big rubber wheels. Tom was very happy and showed it to Sam. + +"Look at my new car!" Tom said. "It is the best car ever! It can go very fast and jump over anything. Your cars are old and boring. You can't beat me in a race!" + +Sam felt sad and angry. He did not like how Tom was talking to him. He liked his cars, even if they were not new. He wanted to play with Tom, but Tom only wanted to play with his new car. Sam tried to be humble and said, "Your car is very nice, Tom. But can we play together? Maybe we can share our cars and have fun." + +Tom shook his head. He did not want to share his new car. He thought he was better than Sam. He said, "No, Sam. You can't play with my car. It is mine and only mine. You can play with your cars, but don't come near me. I don't need you. I have the best car ever!" + +Sam felt very hurt and lonely. He did not want to be friends with Tom anymore. He walked away and looked for someone else to play with. He realized that Tom was not a good friend. He was selfish and mean. He hoped that Tom would learn to be kind and share. + +But Tom did not learn. He kept playing with his new car by himself. He did not care about anyone else. He did not notice that the other kids did not like him. He did not see that his new car was not so shiny and red anymore. He did not feel that his rubber wheels were getting flat and worn. He did not hear that his car was making strange noises. He did not know that his car was going to break soon. + +One day, his car stopped working. It did not move or make any sound. Tom tried to fix it, but he could not. He looked at his car and saw that it was broken and ugly. He felt very sad and angry. He threw his car on the floor and cried. He wanted his car back. He wanted a new car. He wanted a friend. But he had none. He realized that he had made a big mistake. He had lost everything. He had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for treasure and animals. Lily had a red hat and Ben had a blue hat. They also had a map that Lily drew with crayons. + +"Look, Ben, the map says there is a big cave here," Lily said, pointing to a spot under a bush. "Maybe there is something shiny inside." + +"Let's go and see," Ben said, following Lily. They crawled under the bush and saw a dark hole. "Wow, it is a cave. Do you think it is safe?" + +Lily nodded. "I am brave. I will go first. You stay here and watch." She took a flashlight and went into the hole. Ben waited outside, holding the map. + +Lily walked for a while, until she saw a bright light. She turned off the flashlight and saw a beautiful garden. There were flowers, butterflies, and birds. She also saw a big fountain with coins and jewels. She gasped. "This is the treasure!" + +She ran to the fountain and picked up a shiny necklace. She put it around her neck and smiled. She felt like a princess. She wanted to show Ben. She turned around and ran back to the hole. + +But when she got there, she saw nothing. The hole was gone. She looked around, but she could not find the bush or the backyard. She was in a different place. She was scared. She started to cry. "Ben! Ben! Where are you?" + +Ben heard Lily's voice. He looked up and saw her face in the sky. She was very small and far away. He was confused. He waved his hand and shouted. "Lily! Lily! What happened? Where are you?" + +Lily saw Ben's hand and heard his shout. She realized she was in a magic garden. She had to go back. She took off the necklace and threw it into the fountain. She wished she could be with Ben again. She was honest. She did not want to keep the treasure. + +Suddenly, the hole appeared again. Lily ran to it and crawled out. She saw Ben waiting for her. She hugged him and said. "I'm sorry, Ben. I found a magic garden and a necklace. But I gave it back. I want to be with you." + +Ben hugged her back and said. "It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you are back. You are my best friend. Let's go home and tell Mom and Dad." + +They left the bush and ran to the house. They did not notice that the necklace was still around Lily's neck. It did not disappear. It was a gift from the magic garden. +One day, a big ant and a small ant were walking on a leaf. The big ant was very strong and could carry many things. The small ant was very light and could run very fast. + +"Look at me, I can weigh this stick with my jaws," the big ant said. "You are too light to do that. You are not a good ant." + +The small ant felt sad and said, "But I can do other things. I can find food and water and help our friends. Being light is not bad." + +The big ant did not listen and said, "No, you are too weak and slow. You should be more like me." + +Then, a strong wind came and blew the leaf. The big ant and the small ant fell off the leaf and landed on the ground. The big ant was hurt by the stick he was holding. The small ant was not hurt because he was light. + +"Help me, help me," the big ant cried. "The stick is too heavy and it hurts me." + +The small ant ran to the big ant and said, "Don't worry, I will help you. I will get some friends to lift the stick." + +The small ant ran and found some other ants. They came and lifted the stick off the big ant. The big ant was grateful and said, "Thank you, thank you. You are a good ant. You are brave and kind. I was wrong to be mean to you. Being light is not bad. Being light is good." + +The small ant smiled and said, "You are welcome. You are a good ant too. You are strong and smart. Being big is not bad. Being big is good. We are different, but we are both good. We can help each other and be friends." + +The big ant and the small ant hugged and said, "We are friends. We are ants. We are good." + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge others by their size. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. We should respect and help each other. +Lily and Ben were in the car with Mom and Dad. They were going to the zoo, but there was a lot of traffic on the road. The cars were not moving fast, and some people were honking their horns. Mom and Dad looked grumpy. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to wait for the traffic to clear," Mom said. + +Lily was bored. She looked out the window and saw a big truck with a picture of a lion on it. She wondered if the truck was going to the zoo too. She wanted to see the lion and the other animals. + +She turned to Ben, who was playing with his toy car. She wanted to play with him, but he did not share his toy. He held it close to his chest and made vroom-vroom noises. + +"Can I play with your car?" Lily asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +"Please, just for a little bit?" Lily begged. + +"No, go away!" Ben snapped. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She decided to poke Ben in the arm. She thought that would make him give her his car. + +"Ow! Stop it!" Ben shouted. + +He poked her back in the shoulder. She poked him harder in the leg. He poked her harder in the cheek. They started to poke each other faster and faster, until they were both crying and yelling. + +"Hey, hey, hey! What's going on back there?" Dad asked. + +He looked in the rearview mirror and saw Lily and Ben poking each other. He was not happy. He pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. + +"Enough! You two need to stop fighting and behave yourselves. We're almost at the zoo, but if you don't calm down, we're going back home. Do you understand?" Dad said. + +Lily and Ben nodded, sniffling. They felt sorry for poking each other. They said sorry and hugged. They promised to be nice and share their toys. + +Dad smiled and started the car again. He saw that the traffic was moving again. He drove to the zoo, where Lily and Ben saw the lion and the other animals. They had a lot of fun and forgot about their fight. They learned that poking was not a good way to get what they wanted. +Sara liked to play with her toys in the bathtub. She had a duck, a boat, a fish and a frog. She made them swim and splash and talk to each other. She had a lot of fun. + +One day, she wanted to make her bath more interesting. She looked around and saw a bottle of shampoo. She thought it would be fun to include the shampoo in her bath. She opened the bottle and poured some on her toys. Then she poured some more. And some more. Soon, the bathtub was full of bubbles. + +Sara laughed and clapped her hands. She put her face in the bubbles and blew. She felt something sting her eyes. She rubbed them and cried. The shampoo hurt her eyes. She tried to get out of the bathtub, but slipped on the bubbles. She fell and hit her head on the faucet. She cried louder. + +Mom heard Sara crying and ran to the bathroom. She saw Sara bleeding and covered in bubbles. She was very scared and angry. She turned off the water and picked up Sara. She wrapped her in a towel and took her to the doctor. She threw away the shampoo and the toys. + +Sara learned a hard lesson. She never played with shampoo in the bathtub again. She was sorry for what she did. She wished she had listened to Mom. She missed her toys. She had a bad ending. +Ben and Lily like to race. They race with their bikes, their feet, and their cars. They race to see who is faster and who can win. + +One day, they race to the park. They see a big truck with a sign. The sign says "Ice Cream". Ben and Lily love ice cream. They race to the truck and get in line. + +"Can I have chocolate, please?" Ben asks the man in the truck. + +"Can I have strawberry, please?" Lily asks the man in the truck. + +The man smiles and gives them their ice cream. He says, "You are the first in line. You get a special order. You can have an open cone. That means you can see the ice cream on top. Do you like that?" + +Ben and Lily nod and say, "Yes, thank you!" + +They take their open cones and race to a bench. They lick their ice cream and smile. They are happy. They like to race, but they also like to share. They give each other a bite of their ice cream. They say, "Mmm, delicious!" +Ben and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Ben was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big tree and waited for Ben to find her. She was very quiet and still. She hoped Ben would not see her. + +Ben looked around the park. He saw the swings, the slide, the sandbox, and the flowers. He did not see Lily. He called out, "Lily, where are you? I can't find you!" He walked closer to the big tree. + +Lily heard Ben's voice. She giggled softly. She thought she was a good player and a good hider. She wanted to surprise Ben. She jumped out from behind the tree and shouted, "Boo!" + +Ben was startled. He jumped back and screamed. He was scared and angry. He said, "Lily, that was not nice! You scared me! You did not behave!" + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to scare Ben. She wanted to have fun. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was just playing. I did not know you would be scared. Please don't be mad at me." + +Ben calmed down. He saw Lily's sad face. He remembered that Lily was his friend. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But next time, please don't jump out like that. It's not fun. It's rude." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, Ben. I promise. Next time, I will behave. Can we still play?" + +Ben smiled. He said, "Yes, we can still play. But this time, I will be the hider and you will be the seeker. Can you find me?" + +Lily smiled too. She said, "Yes, I can find you. I'm a good player and a good seeker. Ready or not, here I come!" + +They ran to a new spot and started a new game. They had fun and behaved. They were good friends. +Anna was very excited. Tomorrow was her birthday and she wanted a big cake and a new doll. She brushed her teeth and put on her pajamas. She hugged her teddy bear and said good night to her mom and dad. + +"Sleep well, sweetie," her mom said. "We have a surprise for you in the morning." + +Anna closed her eyes and started to dream. She dreamed that she was in a beautiful garden with many flowers and butterflies. She saw a big pink cake with candles and a shiny ribbon. She ran to the cake and tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. + +"Whoa, this cake has a lot of weight!" she said. "I need some help." + +She looked around and saw a friendly fairy with a wand and wings. The fairy smiled and flew to Anna. + +"Hello, little girl," the fairy said. "I'm here to help you with your birthday wish. What do you want?" + +Anna thought for a moment and said, "I want a new doll that looks like you. You are so pretty and nice." + +The fairy laughed and touched the cake with her wand. The cake became lighter and a new doll popped out of it. The doll had long blond hair, a pink dress and wings. + +"Here you go, Anna," the fairy said. "This is your birthday gift. She is a magic doll that can talk and fly with you. Her name is Lily." + +Anna was so happy that she hugged the doll and thanked the fairy. She and Lily played in the garden and ate some cake. They had a lot of fun. + +Anna woke up and saw the sun shining through the window. She rubbed her eyes and smiled. She remembered her dream and wondered if it was real. She looked at her teddy bear and saw something next to it. It was a new doll that looked like the fairy. She had a tag that said, "Happy birthday, Anna. Love, Lily." + +Anna gasped and jumped out of bed. She ran to her mom and dad and showed them her doll. + +"Look, look, I got a new doll!" she said. "She is from my dream. She is magic. She can talk and fly with me. Her name is Lily." + +Her mom and dad hugged her and wished her a happy birthday. They were surprised and curious about the doll, but they were glad that Anna was happy. + +Anna was very excited. She had a new doll and a new friend. She couldn't wait to play with Lily and see what adventures they would have. She knew it was going to be a wonderful day. +Lila and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide. + +But there is a problem. There is a goat on the slide. The goat has a big horn. The goat is angry. The goat does not want to share the slide. + +"Go away, goat!" Lila says. "We want to play on the slide!" + +"Baa! Baa!" the goat says. "This is my slide! You cannot play here!" + +Lila and Tom are scared. They do not know what to do. They look around. They see an empty box. The box is big enough for them to enter. + +They have an idea. They run to the box. They enter the box. They hide in the box. + +The goat does not see them. The goat thinks they are gone. The goat is happy. The goat slides down the slide. + +Lila and Tom peek out of the box. They see the goat slide down. They see the goat leave the slide. They see the slide is empty. + +They have another idea. They leave the box. They run to the slide. They enter the slide. They slide down the slide. + +They have fun. They laugh. They forget about the goat. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to build things with the lumber that Dad left there. They made a house, a bridge, and a tower. They were very happy. + +But then, Ben felt something tickle his nose. He tried to rub it, but it did not help. He felt a big sneeze coming. He said to Lily, "Lily, I have to sneeze. Cover your ears!" + +Lily did not cover her ears. She wanted to hear Ben sneeze. She thought it was funny. She said, "Sneeze, Ben, sneeze!" + +Ben sneezed so loud that the birds flew away. He sneezed so hard that the lumber fell down. He sneezed so much that his face turned red. He said, "Achoo, achoo, achoo!" + +Lily laughed and laughed. She said, "Ben, you sneezed like a dragon! You made a big mess!" + +Ben was not happy. He said, "Lily, you are not nice. You did not help me. You made fun of me. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Lily felt sorry. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry. I did not mean to hurt you. I just wanted to have fun. Please, don't be mad at me. Let's be friends again." + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw that she had green eyes. He liked green. He said, "Lily, I forgive you. You have green eyes. Green is my favorite color. Let's be friends again." + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "Ben, I'm glad you forgive me. You have a big sneeze. A big sneeze is my favorite sound. Let's be friends again." + +Ben and Lily were happy. They decided to clean up the lumber and build something new. They played in the backyard until Mom called them for dinner. They were very happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big piano in the park. It is orange and shiny. Lily and Ben want to play with the piano. + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe. But be careful. It is heavy and loud," Ben says. + +They go near the piano. They see many keys. They press some keys. The piano makes music. Lily and Ben like the music. They smile and clap. + +"Let's make more music!" Lily says. + +She presses more keys. The piano makes more music. But some music is not nice. It is noisy and scary. Lily and Ben do not like the noisy music. They frown and cover their ears. + +"Stop! Stop!" Ben says. + +He tries to stop the piano. He pushes some keys. But the piano does not stop. It makes more noisy music. Ben is angry. He picks up a stick. He throws the stick at the piano. + +"Bang!" The stick hits the piano. The piano makes a loud sound. It is louder than the noisy music. Lily and Ben are shocked. They jump and scream. + +"Uh-oh!" Lily says. + +They see a man running to the piano. He is wearing a hat and a coat. He looks angry and sad. He is the owner of the piano. + +"Hey! What are you doing? You broke my piano!" the man says. + +He sees the stick and the dent on the piano. He sees Lily and Ben. He points at them. + +"You! You did this! You are bad kids!" the man says. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to be bad kids. They do not want to make the man angry and sad. They say sorry to the man. + +"We are sorry. We did not mean to break your piano. We just wanted to play with it. It was orange and shiny. It made music. But then it made noisy music. We did not like the noisy music. Ben threw the stick to stop the noisy music. But he made a loud sound. We are sorry. Please do not be angry and sad," Lily and Ben say. + +The man listens to Lily and Ben. He sees their faces. They look sorry and scared. He feels a little less angry and sad. He sighs and shakes his head. + +"I see. You did not know. You were curious. But you should not play with things that are not yours. You should ask first. You should be careful. You should be gentle. You should not throw things. You could hurt someone or something. You could hurt yourself. Do you understand?" the man says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They say sorry again. + +"We understand. We are sorry. We will not do it again. We will be good kids," Lily and Ben say. + +The man smiles a little. He forgives Lily and Ben. He tells them to go home and be safe. He tells them to come back another day and listen to his piano. He tells them he will fix his piano and make nice music. He tells them he will teach them how to play the piano. He tells them he will show them his hat and coat. He tells them he is a musician. He tells them his name is Mr. Orange. +Lily liked to walk her dog Spot every day. Spot was a big, brown dog with a white spot on his chest. He was very friendly and liked to sniff everything. Lily had a leash for Spot, but sometimes he pulled too hard and made Lily run. + +One day, Lily and Spot saw a big, black cat on the sidewalk. Spot barked and ran towards the cat. Lily tried to hold the leash, but it slipped from her hand. She shouted, "Spot, no! Come back!" + +The cat hissed and arched its back. It did not like Spot. It scratched Spot's nose with its sharp claws. Spot yelped and ran away. The cat chased him. Lily was scared and confused. She did not know what to do. + +A man saw what happened. He ran after Spot and the cat. He caught Spot by his collar and lifted him up. He said, "Are you okay, boy? That was a mean cat. You should not chase cats. They can hurt you." + +He brought Spot back to Lily. He said, "Is this your dog, little girl? You should keep him on a leash. He could get lost or hurt. I'm sorry he got scratched. You should warn him about cats." + +Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, mister. I'm sorry, too. Spot is a good dog, but he does not like cats. I will keep him on a leash. I will warn him about cats." + +She took the leash and put it on Spot's heel. She said, "Spot, heel. Let's go home. No more chasing cats, okay?" + +Spot licked Lily's face and wagged his tail. He was sorry, too. He learned his lesson. He did not chase cats anymore. He stayed close to Lily and listened to her. Lily and Spot were happy. They loved each other. +Lila loved to play with her doll, Mia. She liked to dress her up, comb her hair, and talk to her. She pretended that Mia was her best friend, and they went on many adventures together. + +One day, Lila and Mia decided to go to the park. They packed a bag with some snacks, a blanket, and a book. Lila put Mia in her stroller, and zoomed down the sidewalk. She felt the wind in her hair, and the sun on her face. She was happy. + +When they got to the park, Lila found a nice spot under a big tree. She spread the blanket on the grass, and took Mia out of the stroller. She gave her a hug, and said, "We are here, Mia. Do you like the park?" + +Mia nodded, and smiled. She said, "I like the park, Lila. It is very pretty, and peaceful. I can hear the birds, and see the flowers. Thank you for bringing me here." + +Lila and Mia ate some snacks, and read a book. They also played with some leaves, and made a crown for Mia. They had a lot of fun, and laughed a lot. They were very happy. + +After a while, Lila looked at the sky, and saw that it was getting dark. She said, "It is time to go home, Mia. We had a great day, but we need to rest. Are you ready to go?" + +Mia nodded, and said, "I am ready, Lila. We had a great day, but I am tired. Let's go home, and sleep. Good night, park." + +Lila and Mia packed their bag, and got back in the stroller. Lila zoomed back to their house, and said, "Good night, park. Good night, Mia. I love you." + +Mia said, "Good night, Lila. I love you too." + +They went inside, and got ready for bed. Lila tucked Mia in, and gave her a kiss. She said, "Sweet dreams, Mia. See you tomorrow." + +Mia said, "Sweet dreams, Lila. See you tomorrow." + +They closed their eyes, and fell asleep. They were very peaceful. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to draw and paint. They were gifted with many colors and brushes that their mom and dad gave them. They liked to decorate their room with their pictures of animals, flowers and stars. + +One day, they saw a rabbit in their backyard. It was white and fluffy and had long ears. They wanted to make friends with it, so they decided to decorate a carrot with some paint and glitter. They thought the rabbit would like it and come closer. + +They went outside and put the carrot near the fence. They hid behind a bush and waited for the rabbit to see it. But the rabbit did not come. Instead, a crow flew down and picked up the carrot. It flew away with it, leaving some paint and glitter on the ground. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They had worked hard to decorate the carrot and they wanted to share it with the rabbit. They ran after the crow, but it was too fast and too high. They could not catch it. + +They went back to their mom and dad and told them what happened. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "We are sorry that you lost your carrot, but we are proud of you for being kind and creative. But you should know that not all animals like the same things. The rabbit might have been scared of the paint and glitter, or it might have preferred a plain carrot. The crow liked the shiny things, but it was greedy and rude. Next time, you can try to find out what the animal likes before you decorate something for it. That way, you can make a better gift and a better friend." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. We will do that next time. We still love to decorate, but we also want to be respectful and thoughtful." They hugged their mom and dad and went back to their room. They decided to decorate a new picture for the rabbit, with some grass and flowers and a big carrot. They hoped the rabbit would see it and like it. They also hoped the crow would learn to share and be nice. +Ben and Mia liked to look at the stars at night. They wondered what was out there, far away. They had a big book with pictures of planets and moons and rockets. They wanted to go to space someday. + +One night, they saw a bright star that moved fast across the sky. "Look, look!" Ben said. "It's a shooting star! Make a wish!" Mia closed her eyes and wished hard. She wished she could fly to the moon and see the other planets. + +The next day, their dad came home with a surprise. He had a big box with a rocket inside. He said he had made it for them, with his own hands. He said it was a special rocket that could take them to space. He said he would support them in their dreams. + +Ben and Mia were so happy. They hugged their dad and thanked him. They ran to the backyard and set up the rocket. They put on their helmets and climbed inside. They counted down from ten to one and pushed the red button. + +The rocket made a loud noise and flew up, up, up. Ben and Mia looked out the window and saw the blue sky turn black. They saw the stars and the moon and the planets. They saw their wish come true. + +Their dad watched them from the ground. He smiled and waved. He was proud of them. He knew they were brave and curious and reliable. He knew they would come back safe and sound. He knew they would always love him. He knew he had given them the best gift ever. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have a big box of cars. Some are red, some are blue, some are yellow. They make vroom-vroom noises as they drive them on the floor. + +One day, they find a new car in the box. It is green and shiny. It has a sticker on it that says "license". Lily and Ben do not know what that means. They ask their mom. + +"Mom, what is this?" Lily says, holding the car. + +"That is a license, sweetie. It is a card that says you can drive a real car when you are big," mom says. + +"Wow, can we drive a real car now?" Ben says. + +"No, you have to wait until you are much older. And you have to learn the rules of the road and pass a test. Driving a real car is not a game," mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They put the car back in the box. They pick another car to play with. + +But they do not see that their dog, Max, has taken the green car. Max is a hairy dog. He likes to chew on things. He thinks the car is a toy for him. He runs away with the car in his mouth. + +Lily and Ben hear a crunch. They turn around and see Max. He has broken the car. The license is torn. Lily and Ben are sad. They love their car. + +"Max, bad dog! You ruined our car!" Lily says. + +"Sorry, kids. Max did not know. He thought it was his toy. I will buy you a new car. And a new license," mom says. + +She hugs Lily and Ben. She takes Max to his bed. She says he has to stay there for a while. Lily and Ben forgive Max. They know he is a good dog. They play with their other cars. They still dream of driving a real car one day. +Tom and Sue were playing in the garden. They liked to play hide and seek. Tom was the seeker and Sue was the hider. Sue ran to the big tree and hid behind it. She saw a lemon on the ground. She picked it up and smiled. She had an idea. + +Tom counted to ten and then opened his eyes. He looked for Sue. He saw the big tree and walked towards it. He thought Sue was hiding there. He was right. Sue jumped out from behind the tree and threw the lemon at Tom. She wanted to make him laugh. + +But Tom did not laugh. He cried. The lemon hit him in the eye and it hurt. He felt a sting and a tear. He was angry and sad. He shouted at Sue. + +"Sue, you are stupid! Why did you throw the lemon at me? You hurt me! I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +Sue was sorry. She did not mean to hurt Tom. She wanted to have fun. She said sorry to Tom. She tried to hug him. But Tom pushed her away. He ran to the house. He told his mom what Sue did. He wanted his mom to make him feel better. + +Sue was alone in the garden. She felt bad. She dropped the lemon and sat on the ground. She wished Tom would forgive her. She wished they could play again. But Tom did not come back. He stayed in the house. He did not want to see Sue. Sue cried. She had no one to play with. She had no one to hug. She had a bad day. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Max. One day, Mom says it is time for lunch. She makes meat and rice for them. + +"Come and eat, Lily and Ben," Mom says. "The meat is ready and hot." + +Lily and Ben run to the table. They sit on their chairs and put on their bibs. Mom gives them each a plate of meat and rice. She also gives them a glass of milk. + +"Thank you, Mom," Lily and Ben say. + +They start to eat. Lily likes the meat. She takes big bites and chews well. Ben does not like the meat. He takes small bites and makes faces. + +"Ben, what is wrong?" Mom asks. "Don't you like the meat?" + +Ben shakes his head. He pushes his plate away. + +"I don't like meat, Mom," Ben says. "It is yucky. I want to quit." + +Mom sighs. She knows Ben is picky. She tries to make him eat. + +"Ben, you need to eat some meat," Mom says. "It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. Please try a little more." + +Ben shakes his head again. He crosses his arms and pouts. + +"No, Mom, I don't want to," Ben says. "I want to play with Max." + +Lily looks at Ben. She thinks he is silly. She likes meat. She likes to eat. She finishes her plate and drinks her milk. + +"Lily, you are a good eater," Mom says. "You can go and play with Max now. But Ben, you have to stay and eat some more meat." + +Lily gets up from her chair. She takes off her bib and puts it in the sink. She smiles at Ben. + +"Bye, Ben," Lily says. "I am going to play with Max. He likes meat too. He will eat your meat if you don't." + +Lily runs to the backyard. She finds Max and throws him a ball. Max barks and chases the ball. He is happy. Lily is happy too. + +Ben watches Lily and Max. He feels sad. He wants to play with them. He looks at his plate. He sees the meat. He does not want to eat it. But he does not want to quit either. He wants to be strong and healthy. He wants to make Mom happy. He wants to join Lily and Max. + +Ben takes a deep breath. He picks up his fork. He takes a bite of the meat. He chews and swallows. He takes another bite. He chews and swallows. He does this until his plate is empty. He drinks his milk. + +"Mom, I ate all the meat," Ben says. + +Mom looks at Ben. She smiles and hugs him. + +"Ben, you are a good eater too," Mom says. "I am proud of you. You can go and play with Max now." + +Ben gets up from his chair. He takes off his bib and puts it in the sink. He smiles at Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom," Ben says. "I love you." + +He runs to the backyard. He finds Lily and Max. He joins them in their game. Max barks and licks him. Lily hugs him and shares her ball. Ben is happy. He likes meat now. He does not want to quit. He wants to play and have fun. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with colors and paper. One day, they find a folder in the classroom. The folder has many pictures of animals and flowers. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. "Can we color these pictures?" + +Max nods. He likes animals and flowers too. They take the folder and some crayons and sit on the floor. + +They start to color the pictures. Lily colors a cat with pink and purple. Max colors a dog with blue and green. They have fun. + +But then, Mrs. Lee comes in. She is their teacher. She sees the folder and the crayons. + +"Children, what are you doing?" she asks. She sounds loud and angry. + +Lily and Max look up. They feel scared. + +"We are coloring, Mrs. Lee," Lily says. + +"That's not your folder, children," Mrs. Lee says. "That's my folder. I use it for my work. You can't color on it. You have to ask before you take something that is not yours." + +Lily and Max feel sorry. They did not know it was Mrs. Lee's folder. They did not want to make her mad. + +"We are sorry, Mrs. Lee," Max says. "We did not know. We just wanted to color." + +Mrs. Lee sees their faces. She feels calm. She knows they did not mean to be bad. + +"It's okay, children," she says. "I understand. But you have to learn to accept the rules. The rules are there to help us. They keep us safe and respectful. Next time, please ask me before you take something. And please use your own paper and colors. Okay?" + +Lily and Max nod. They say sorry again. They give back the folder and the crayons. They hug Mrs. Lee. + +Mrs. Lee smiles. She hugs them back. She is glad they are good friends. She gives them some paper and colors of their own. She tells them they can color on them. + +Lily and Max are happy. They thank Mrs. Lee. They start to color again. They share their paper and colors. They follow the rules. They have fun. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and run in the park. But they did not like to eat their vegetables. They only wanted to eat steak and drink juice. They said vegetables were yucky and boring. + +One day, their mom made a big steak for dinner. She also made some carrots and peas. She told Ben and Sam to eat everything on their plates. But Ben and Sam only ate the steak and drank the juice. They left the carrots and peas untouched. + +"Mom, can we have more steak and juice?" they asked. + +"No, you can't," mom said. "You have to eat your vegetables too. They are good for you. They make you strong and healthy." + +"But we are not hungry for vegetables," Ben and Sam said. "We are hungry for steak and juice." + +Mom shook her head. She was not happy. She said, "If you don't eat your vegetables, you will not grow well. You will get sick and tired. And you will not have any dessert." + +Ben and Sam did not listen. They did not care. They threw away their vegetables and went to play. + +The next day, Ben and Sam woke up feeling sick. They had a fever and a stomach ache. They could not play or have fun. They had to stay in bed and drink water. + +Mom came to check on them. She said, "I told you to eat your vegetables. But you did not listen. Now you are sick. You have to eat better and listen to me. I know what is good for you." + +Ben and Sam felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. You are right. We should have eaten our vegetables. We will eat them next time. Please forgive us." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I forgive you. I love you. I hope you get well soon. And I have a surprise for you. I made some cookies for dessert. But you can only have them if you eat your vegetables first." + +Ben and Sam nodded. They said, "We will, mom. We will. Thank you for the cookies. And thank you for taking care of us." + +The moral of the story is: You should eat your vegetables and listen to your mom. She knows what is good for you. +Lily wanted to help her mom make a cake. She liked cake very much. She saw her mom put some things in a big bowl and mix them. She asked, "Can I help, mom?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. You can crack the eggs and pour them in the bowl. Be careful, don't make a mess." + +Lily was happy. She took an egg and tapped it on the edge of the bowl. But the egg broke too much and the yolk and the white spilled on the table. Lily felt bad. She said, "Sorry, mom. I made a mess." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Lily. Don't worry. We can clean it up. Here, take another egg and try again. You can do it." + +Lily took another egg and cracked it gently. She poured it in the bowl. She did it right. She was proud. She said, "Look, mom. I did it." + +Mom said, "Good job, Lily. You are a great helper. Now, let's put the batter in the pan and bake the cake. Can you open the oven for me?" + +Lily nodded. She went to the oven and pulled the handle. But the oven was very hot. It burned her hand. Lily screamed. She dropped the handle and ran to mom. She said, "Ow, ow, ow. The oven is hot. It hurt me." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "Oh, no. I'm so sorry, Lily. I forgot to tell you. The oven is hot. You have to be careful. Let me see your hand. It's a little red. Let's put some ice on it. It will make it feel better." + +Lily cried. She felt miserable. She said, "I don't want to help anymore. I don't like the oven. It's mean." + +Mom said, "I know, Lily. The oven is not mean. It's just hot. It makes the cake yummy. But you have to be careful. You have to wear a glove or use a cloth when you open the oven. Next time, I will show you how. I'm sorry I didn't tell you before. I love you, Lily. You are still a great helper. And you know what? The cake is almost ready. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily sniffed. She said, "Yes, mom. I want to see the cake. But can you open the oven for me?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Lily. I will open the oven for you. And we will share the cake. And we will have a hug. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "That sounds good, mom. I love you, mom. And I love cake." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love cake too. Come on, let's go see the cake." +Tom is a big boy. He goes to school. He likes to learn new things. But he does not like to tie his shoes. He thinks it is difficult. He always asks his mom or dad to help him. + +One day, his teacher says, "Tom, you are a big boy. You can tie your shoes by yourself. I will teach you how." She shows him how to make a loop, a cross, and a knot. She says, "Try it, Tom. You can do it." + +Tom tries to follow her. He makes a loop, a cross, and a knot. But his knot is loose. His shoe falls off. He feels sad. He says, "I can't do it. It is too difficult." + +His teacher smiles. She says, "Don't give up, Tom. You can do it. Try again. I will help you." She holds his hand and guides him. She says, "Make a loop, a cross, and a knot. Pull tight. Good job, Tom. You did it." + +Tom looks at his shoe. He sees a neat knot. He feels happy. He says, "I did it. I can tie my shoes. Thank you, teacher. You are the best." + +He runs to the door. He wants to show his mom and dad. He says, "Look, mom and dad. I can tie my shoes. Teacher taught me how. It is not difficult. It is fun." Mom and dad hug him. They say, "We are proud of you, Tom. You are a big boy. You can learn anything." +Lily was a daughter who liked to pour. She poured water from her cup to her bowl. She poured sand from her bucket to her hat. She poured milk from her bottle to her cat. She poured everything she could find. + +But her mom was troubled. She did not like the mess that Lily made. She did not like the wet and the sticky and the dirty. She did not like the cat who was angry and the hat that was ruined. She did not like to clean and to scold and to sigh. + +One day, mom had a big idea. She gave Lily a new toy. It was a tea set with a pot and cups and saucers. It was pink and shiny and pretty. Mom said, "Lily, this is for you. You can pour as much as you want. But you have to pour only water. And you have to pour only in the cups and saucers. And you have to pour only in the kitchen. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She loved her new toy. She poured water from the pot to the cups. She poured water from the cups to the saucers. She poured water from the saucers to the pot. She poured and poured and poured. She pretended to have a tea party with her dolls and her cat. + +Mom was happy. She saw that Lily was having fun. She saw that Lily was learning to pour carefully and neatly. She saw that Lily was not making a mess. She saw that Lily was not troubled. She joined the tea party and said, "Lily, you are a good daughter. You are a good pourer. I am proud of you." +Sara and Ben are friends who like to play outside. They like to run, jump, and climb in nature. They also like to invite other friends to join them. Sometimes they play games and see who is faster or stronger. + +One day, they invite Lily and Tom to play with them. They decide to have a race around the big tree. Sara and Ben are very competitive. They want to win the race and show off. They run as fast as they can and push each other. + +Lily and Tom do not like to be competitive. They like to enjoy nature and have fun. They do not run very fast. They stop to look at the flowers, the birds, and the bugs. They talk and laugh. + +Sara and Ben reach the big tree first. They turn around and see that Lily and Tom are far behind. They feel proud and happy. They shout, "We won! We are the best!" + +Lily and Tom hear them and feel sad and angry. They do not like to be shouted at. They do not think that winning is the most important thing. They say, "You are not very nice. You do not know how to play. We do not want to be your friends anymore." + +Sara and Ben are surprised and confused. They do not understand why Lily and Tom are upset. They think that they were just having fun. They say, "We are sorry. We did not mean to hurt you. We like to play with you. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily and Tom think for a moment. They see that Sara and Ben are sorry. They also like to play with them. They say, "Okay. We can still be friends. But next time, can we play a different game? A game that is not so competitive. A game that is more fun for everyone." + +Sara and Ben agree. They say, "Yes, we can do that. We can play a game that we all like. A game that is fair and kind. A game that lets us enjoy nature together." + +They hug and make up. They decide to play hide and seek. They take turns hiding and seeking in nature. They have fun and laugh. They are happy to be friends. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bookshelf. The bookshelf has many colors and shapes. + +One day, Tom wants to read a book. He sees a cool book on the top of the bookshelf. The book has a picture of a dragon on the cover. Tom loves dragons. He wants to get the book. + +"Can you help me, Lily?" Tom asks his sister. "I want to get that book. The book with the dragon." + +Lily looks at the bookshelf. She sees the book. She also thinks it is cool. She wants to read it too. + +"OK, Tom. I will help you. But we have to share the book. OK?" Lily says. + +"OK, Lily. We can share the book. Thank you." Tom says. + +Lily gets a chair. She puts the chair next to the bookshelf. She climbs on the chair. She reaches for the book. She gets the book. She gives the book to Tom. + +"Here you go, Tom. The book with the dragon." Lily says. + +"Wow, Lily. You are so nice. And so brave. Thank you." Tom says. + +They sit on the floor. They open the book. They look at the pictures. They read the words. They enjoy the book. They are happy. They are twins. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. Some books had pictures, some books had stories, some books had both. Lily wanted to learn new words from her books. She asked her mom to teach her. + +Mom was busy. She had to work on her computer. She said, "Lily, I can't teach you now. Why don't you look at this dictionary? It has many words and their meanings. You can learn by yourself." + +Lily took the dictionary. It was enormous. It was bigger than her head. It was heavy. Lily opened the dictionary. She saw many letters and words. She did not know most of them. She felt confused. She wanted to ask mom, but mom was still working. + +Lily tried to read the dictionary. She found a word she knew. It was "cat". She read the meaning. It said, "a small animal with fur and a tail that says meow". Lily smiled. She liked cats. She had a cat named Fluffy. + +She turned the page. She found a word she did not know. It was "xylophone". She read the meaning. It said, "a musical instrument with wooden bars that make sounds when hit with a stick". Lily did not understand. She had never seen a xylophone. She wanted to hear how it sounded. She wanted to ask mom, but mom was still working. + +Lily felt sad. She closed the dictionary. She put it on the floor. She went to her bed. She hugged Fluffy. She said, "Fluffy, I don't like the dictionary. It is too big and too hard. I want mom to teach me. I want mom to play with me." + +Fluffy licked Lily's face. He said, "meow". He wanted to play too. He jumped off the bed. He ran to the dictionary. He scratched it with his claws. He made a hole in the cover. He pulled out some pages. He tore them with his teeth. He made a mess. + +Mom heard the noise. She stopped working. She went to Lily's room. She saw the dictionary. She saw the hole. She saw the pages. She saw Fluffy. She was angry. She said, "Fluffy, what did you do? You ruined the dictionary. It was very expensive. It was a gift from grandma. How could you be so naughty?" + +Lily heard mom. She got up from the bed. She saw the dictionary. She saw the hole. She saw the pages. She saw Fluffy. She felt sorry. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. It was my fault. I did not like the dictionary. It was too big and too hard. I wanted you to teach me. I wanted you to play with me. Fluffy was trying to make me happy. He was not naughty. He was nice." + +Mom looked at Lily. She saw her eyes. She saw her tears. She felt sorry too. She said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was too busy. I did not pay attention to you. I wanted you to learn. I wanted you to be smart. The dictionary was a good tool. It was not too big and too hard. It was full of words and knowledge. You could have learned a lot from it. But you also needed me. You needed my love and my time. I was not nice. I was naughty." + +Lily and mom hugged each other. They said, "I love you". They forgave each other. They picked up the dictionary. They put it on the shelf. They decided to read it together. They also decided to play together. They found a xylophone in the closet. They hit it with a stick. They made sounds. They laughed. They were happy. Fluffy joined them. He said, "meow". He was happy too. +Tommy liked to play in the garden. He liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. He saw a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and fuzzy. Tommy wanted to touch it. + +"Can I touch the caterpillar, Mommy?" he asked. + +"No, Tommy, you can't. The caterpillar is busy. It is making a home for itself. If you touch it, you might hurt it or make it angry," Mommy said. + +Tommy sighed. He wanted to touch the caterpillar. He thought it looked soft and fun. He waited for Mommy to go inside. Then he sneaked to the leaf. He reached out his hand. + +The caterpillar saw Tommy. It did not like Tommy. It felt scared and angry. It opened its mouth and bit Tommy's finger. It hurt a lot. Tommy screamed. + +Mommy heard Tommy scream. She ran outside. She saw Tommy crying and holding his finger. She saw the caterpillar on the leaf. It looked happy. It had a delicious bite of Tommy's finger. + +"Oh, Tommy, what did you do? I told you not to touch the caterpillar. Now you are hurt and the caterpillar is mad. You have to be careful with the bugs in the garden. They are not toys. They are living things. They have feelings and needs. Sometimes they bite," Mommy said. + +She took Tommy inside. She washed his finger and put a band-aid on it. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She told him to be more careful next time. + +Tommy was sad and sorry. He learned his lesson. He did not touch the caterpillar again. He did not play in the garden for a long time. He was afraid of the bugs. He missed the flowers. He wished he had listened to Mommy. He wished he had not touched the caterpillar. +Anna and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, our snowman is so nice!" Anna said. + +"Yes, he is!" Ben agreed. + +But then they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking and wagging his tail. He wanted to play too. He jumped on the snowman and knocked him down. He bit the carrot nose and the buttons. He pulled the hat and the scarf. He made a big mess. + +"Hey, stop it!" Anna shouted. "You are ruining our snowman!" + +"Bad dog!" Ben yelled. "Go away!" + +The dog did not listen. He was having too much fun. He saw Anna's colorful mitten on the ground. He grabbed it with his teeth and ran away. + +"Come back!" Anna cried. "That's my mitten!" + +She chased the dog, but he was too fast. She lost her mitten and her snowman. She was very sad. + +Ben observed what happened. He felt sorry for Anna. He took off his own mitten and gave it to her. + +"Here, you can have mine," he said. "It's not as colorful, but it's warm." + +Anna smiled. She hugged Ben and thanked him. She put on his mitten. It was a little big, but it was warm. + +"Thank you, Ben," she said. "You are a good friend." + +They decided to make another snowman together. They hoped the dog would not come back. They were happy again. +Anna and Ben wanted to go to the park. They put on their coats and shoes and went outside. They saw a yellow taxi on the street. Anna said, "Let's take the taxi to the park. It is faster and fun." + +Ben shook his head. He said, "No, let's walk to the park. It is good for us and we can see the flowers and the birds." + +Anna was stubborn. She did not want to walk. She raised her hand and waved at the taxi. The taxi stopped and the driver opened the door. He said, "Where do you want to go, little girl?" + +Anna said, "To the park, please." She tried to get in the taxi, but Ben pulled her back. He said, "No, Anna, we can't take the taxi. We don't have money and mom and dad don't know. Come on, let's walk." + +Anna was angry. She said, "No, Ben, you are mean. I want to take the taxi. Let me go." She kicked and screamed. + +The driver said, "Sorry, kids, I can't take you to the park without money and permission. You have to go back to your home and ask your mom and dad. Bye-bye." He closed the door and drove away. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They were both sad and sorry. They said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry, Ben. Let's be friends again." They hugged and walked to the park. They saw the flowers and the birds and had a lot of fun. They learned to listen to each other and not be stubborn. +One day, Tom and Mia went to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. They saw some crabs walking on the shore and wanted to catch them. + +"Look, a big crab!" Tom said, pointing to a red one. "I want to touch it!" + +"Be careful, Tom. Crabs can pinch you with their claws," Mia warned. "They are tough and strong." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the crab and tried to grab it. The crab was angry and scared. It snapped its claw at Tom's hand. Ouch! + +Tom cried out in pain and dropped the crab. The crab ran away to the water. Tom's hand was bleeding and hurt a lot. He ran to his mom and dad, who were sitting on a blanket. + +"Mom, Dad, help me! The crab bit me!" Tom sobbed. + +"Oh no, Tom, what did you do?" Mom asked, looking at his hand. "You should not bother the crabs. They are wild animals. They need to be left alone." + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to touch it. I did not know it would bite me," Tom said. + +Mom wrapped Tom's hand in a cloth and gave him a hug. She said they had to go to the doctor to check his wound. Dad packed their things and they left the beach. + +Mia felt sorry for Tom, but she also felt a little angry. He spoiled their fun day at the beach. He did not listen to her or the crabs. He learned a hard lesson. Crabs are not toys. They are tough and can surprise you with a pinch. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tim wants to go on the slide. Sam is scared. + +"Come on, Sam. It is fun. You can do it." Tim says. + +"I don't know, Tim. It is very high. And it is very shiny. What if I slip?" Sam says. + +"You will not slip. You have tight shoes. They will help you. And the sun makes the slide shine. It is not wet. It is dry." Tim says. + +Tim goes on the slide. He slides down fast. He laughs. He likes the slide. He runs back to the top. + +"See, Sam? It is easy. And it is fun. Try it. I will wait for you." Tim says. + +Sam looks at the slide. He looks at Tim. He wants to have fun too. He takes a deep breath. He goes on the slide. He slides down slow. He is scared. But he does not fall. He reaches the bottom. He smiles. He did it. + +"Wow, Sam. You did it. You are brave. How do you feel?" Tim says. + +"I feel good, Tim. I feel proud. It was scary. But it was fun. Thank you for helping me." Sam says. + +They hug. They are happy. They go on the slide again. And again. And again. They have a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes we have to face our fears to have fun. And friends can help us to be brave. +Lila and Tom were outside at night. They wanted to see the stars and the moon. They had a big blanket and a flashlight. They lay down on the blanket and looked up at the sky. + +"Look, Tom, a comet!" Lila said. She pointed at a bright light that moved fast across the sky. "It is so pretty and shiny!" + +"What is a comet?" Tom asked. He did not know the word. + +"A comet is a big rock that flies in space. Sometimes it has a long tail of fire. It is very rare to see one," Lila explained. She liked to learn new things. + +"Wow, that is cool. Can we catch it?" Tom wondered. He liked to play and explore. + +"No, we can't. It is too far and too fast. But we can make a wish on it. Maybe it will come true," Lila said. She closed her eyes and thought of something she wanted. + +"What do you wish for, Lila?" Tom asked. He closed his eyes too and made a wish. + +"I wish for a wild adventure. I want to go to new places and see new things. What about you?" Lila said. + +"I wish for a wild animal. I want to have a pet that is fun and friendly. Maybe a lion or a monkey," Tom said. + +They opened their eyes and smiled at each other. They hoped their wishes would come true. They did not know that the comet was not a comet, but a spaceship. And inside the spaceship, there were two aliens who were looking for a wild adventure and a wild animal too. +Sam liked to go to the park with his mom. He liked to see the trees, the flowers, and the animals. He liked to feed the pigeons with the bread crumbs that his mom gave him. He liked to watch them fly and land on his hand. + +One day, he saw a big pigeon with a shiny ring on its leg. He thought it was very pretty and wanted to feed it. He waved his hand with the bread crumbs to get its attention. But the big pigeon was fearful. It did not like Sam's hand. It thought it was a trap. + +The big pigeon flew away from Sam's hand. It flew very fast and very high. It flew so high that it hit a branch of a big tree. The branch broke and fell on Sam's head. Sam was hurt and scared. He cried very loud. + +His mom ran to him and hugged him. She checked his head and saw a small bump. She kissed it and said it was okay. She said the big pigeon was sorry and did not mean to hurt him. She said they should go home and have some ice cream. + +Sam nodded and smiled. He still liked the pigeons, but he did not want to feed the big one anymore. He waved goodbye to the pigeons and held his mom's hand. He was happy to go home and have some ice cream. +Tom and Sue like to play with their blocks. They make towers and houses and cars. They know how to number their blocks. One, two, three, four, five. They can count to ten. + +One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Ben. He wants to play with Tom and Sue. But he does not know how to number. He says one, two, four, six, nine. He skips some numbers. He makes mistakes. + +Tom and Sue try to teach him. They say, "Ben, this is three. Three comes after two. Can you say three?" But Ben does not listen. He says, "No, this is four. Four is better. I know more than you." + +Tom and Sue get angry. They say, "Ben, you are ignorant. You do not know how to number. You do not know how to play. Go away." They push Ben away from their blocks. + +Ben gets sad. He says, "I am not ignorant. I am smart. I just number differently. Why are you so mean?" He runs away crying. + +Tom and Sue feel bad. They look at their blocks. They do not feel like playing anymore. They wonder if they were too harsh. They wonder if they can be friends with Ben. They wonder if they can learn from each other. +Tom and Amy are playing in the park. They see a big animal with long hair and horns. It is a goat. The goat is eating grass near a fence. + +"Look, a goat!" Tom says. "Can we pet it?" + +"I don't know," Amy says. "It looks cool, but maybe it is not friendly." + +They walk closer to the goat. The goat sees them and makes a loud noise. "Baa!" The goat jumps over the fence and runs towards them. + +Tom and Amy are scared. They scream and run away. The goat chases them for a while, then stops and goes back to the grass. + +"Are you okay?" Tom asks Amy. + +"Yes, I'm okay," Amy says. "But that was not a cool animal. That was a mean animal." + +"I agree," Tom says. "Let's play somewhere else. Maybe we can find a nice animal, like a dog or a cat." + +They hold hands and walk away from the goat. They hope they will not see it again. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see a big hill with green grass. They want to roll down the hill. + +They hold hands and start to roll. They go faster and faster. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and shout. They are having fun. + +But then, they see a fierce dog at the bottom of the hill. The dog is big and black. It has sharp teeth and loud bark. It is angry and wants to chase them. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They try to stop rolling, but they can't. They are going too fast. They fall off the hill and land on their stomachs. They feel pain and fear. + +The dog runs towards them. It is ready to bite them. Anna and Ben scream for help. They close their eyes and hope for the best. + +But then, they hear another voice. It is their mom. She is in the park too. She sees the dog and the children. She runs to them and shouts at the dog. She scares the dog away. She hugs Anna and Ben and tells them they are safe. + +Anna and Ben are happy to see their mom. They are sorry they rolled down the hill. They say thank you to their mom. They kiss their mom and say they love her. + +They decide to play somewhere else. They don't want to see the fierce dog again. They want to have fun and be safe. They are glad they have their mom. +Tom is a cat. He has a long tail. He likes to play with his tail. He chases it and bites it. He thinks it is fun. + +One day, Tom sees a box. The box has many things in it. There are balls, blocks, cars, and books. Tom is curious. He jumps into the box. He wants to sort the things. + +He picks up a ball with his mouth. He puts it in a corner. He picks up a block with his paw. He puts it in another corner. He picks up a car with his teeth. He puts it in a third corner. He picks up a book with his claws. He puts it in a fourth corner. + +He is happy. He has sorted the things. He looks at his work. He is proud. + +But then, he sees his tail. His tail is in the box. It is not sorted. It is not a ball, or a block, or a car, or a book. It is a tail. + +Tom is confused. He does not know where to put his tail. He tries to pick it up. But it is too hard. He cannot hold it. He tries to move it. But it moves with him. He tries to ignore it. But it tickles him. + +He is not happy. He has not sorted his tail. He is frustrated. + +He hears a voice. It is his friend, Lily. Lily is a dog. She has a short tail. She likes to wag her tail. She thinks it is fun. + +She sees Tom in the box. She sees his tail. She laughs. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" she asks. "Why are you in the box? Why are you trying to sort your tail?" + +Tom looks at Lily. He feels silly. He realizes his tail is not a thing. It is a part of him. He does not need to sort it. He needs to enjoy it. + +He jumps out of the box. He shakes his tail. He smiles. + +"Lily, I was playing. I was sorting the things. But I forgot my tail. My tail is not a thing. It is a tail. It is fun." + +Lily nods. She wags her tail. She smiles. + +"Tom, you are right. Your tail is not a thing. It is a tail. It is fun. Do you want to play with me? We can chase our tails. We can bite our tails. We can wag our tails." + +Tom nods. He chases his tail. He bites his tail. He wags his tail. He plays with Lily. + +He is happy. He has a friend. He has a tail. He has fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to walk in the park with their mom. One day, they saw a huge tree with many red apples on it. They wanted to pick some apples to eat, but they were too high for them to reach. + +"Mom, can we have some apples?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful. The tree is very old and some of the branches are weak. You can use this ladder to climb up, but only one at a time, okay?" Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and took turns to climb the ladder. Tom went first and picked a big apple. He bit into it and smiled. It was sweet and juicy. He threw the core to the ground and picked another one. + +Lily waited patiently for her turn. She wanted to pick the biggest apple she could find. She saw one that was almost as big as her head, but it was on a thin branch at the end of the ladder. She decided to try to reach it, even though it looked dangerous. + +She climbed up the ladder and stretched her arm as far as she could. She touched the apple, but it was too heavy for her to pull. She tried harder, but the branch started to crack. + +"Help! Mom!" Lily cried. + +Mom heard her and ran to the tree. She saw Lily hanging from the ladder, holding the apple with one hand and the branch with the other. The branch was about to break. + +"Let go of the apple, Lily! It's not worth it!" Mom shouted. + +But Lily was too scared to let go. She wanted to keep the apple. She thought it was the best apple in the world. + +The branch snapped and Lily fell to the ground, still holding the apple. Mom caught her and hugged her. She was not hurt, but she was very scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I was greedy. I wanted the biggest apple," Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you're safe. But you have to listen to me next time. The apple is not as important as you. And you know what? It's not even a good apple. Look, it has a worm inside!" Mom said. + +She showed Lily the apple. It had a hole in it and a worm was poking out. Lily gasped and dropped the apple. She felt sick and sad. + +"Yuck! I don't want this apple anymore. Can I have another one?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can have another one. But only a small one. And you have to share it with Tom. He was very worried about you," Mom said. + +Lily nodded and said sorry to Tom. Tom forgave her and gave her a hug. They picked a small apple and ate it together. It was not as big as the other one, but it was still sweet and juicy. And it had no worms. They learned their lesson and never tried to pick the huge apples again. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make cars and houses and animals with their blocks and tape. They had a lot of fun together. + +But then, Sara heard a loud noise from the kitchen. She saw smoke and fire coming out of the oven. She was very scared. She ran to Ben and said, "Ben, Ben, we have to get out! There is fire in the kitchen!" + +Ben looked at the fire and panic. He dropped his toys and followed Sara to the door. But the door was locked. They could not open it. They banged on the door and shouted for help. They hoped someone would hear them and save them. + +Mom and Dad were in the garden. They smelled the smoke and saw the fire. They ran to the house and saw Sara and Ben at the door. They were very sad and worried. They broke the door with a big stick and hugged Sara and Ben. They were so happy they were safe. + +They took Sara and Ben outside and called the firemen. The firemen came and put out the fire. They said the oven was broken and it made the fire. They said Sara and Ben were very brave and smart to stay away from the fire. + +Mom and Dad gave Sara and Ben some cookies and juice. They said they were sorry for the fire and the tape. They said they would buy them new toys and fix the oven. Sara and Ben smiled and said they loved Mom and Dad. They were glad they were okay. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. They liked to pick berries from the bushes and eat them. They also liked to prepare pies with the berries and give them to their mom and dad. + +One day, they saw a big basket of berries on the kitchen table. They thought mom had picked them for them. They decided to prepare a pie with the berries and surprise mom and dad. They took some flour, sugar, butter and eggs from the cupboard and mixed them in a bowl. They rolled out the dough and put it in a pie dish. They poured the berries on top of the dough and covered them with another layer of dough. They put the pie in the oven and waited for it to bake. + +But they did not know that the berries in the basket were spoiled. Mom had bought them from the market, but they were old and rotten. She had forgotten to throw them away. She had gone to the store to buy fresh berries for the pie. + +When the pie was ready, Lila and Tom took it out of the oven. It smelled bad and looked ugly. The berries had turned brown and mushy. They had leaked juice all over the dough and made it soggy. Lila and Tom felt sad and confused. They wondered what they had done wrong. + +Mom came back from the store and saw the pie. She realized what had happened. She hugged Lila and Tom and explained to them that the berries in the basket were spoiled. She told them that they had tried to do something nice, but they had used the wrong berries. She showed them the fresh berries she had bought and asked them if they wanted to help her prepare a new pie. Lila and Tom nodded and smiled. They threw away the spoiled pie and washed their hands. They helped mom prepare a new pie with the fresh berries. They put it in the oven and waited for it to bake. + +The new pie smelled good and looked yummy. The berries were red and juicy. They had made the dough crispy and golden. Lila and Tom were proud and happy. They gave the pie to their dad and told him they had made it for him. Dad was surprised and pleased. He thanked them and cut a slice for each of them. They ate the pie together and enjoyed it. They learned that they should always check the berries before they prepare a pie. They also learned that mom and dad loved them no matter what. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel had a peanut in its mouth. Ben and Lily wanted to see the peanut. + +"Can we have the peanut?" Ben asked the squirrel. + +The squirrel looked at them and shook its head. It ran up the tree with the peanut. + +"Why not?" Lily asked Ben. + +Ben tried to explain. "The squirrel needs the peanut. It is its food. It is not our food. We have other food." + +Lily nodded. She understood. But she was still curious. "What does the peanut taste like?" she asked Ben. + +Ben shrugged. He did not know. He had never tasted a peanut. He had heard that some people liked peanuts and some people did not. Some people even got sick from peanuts. + +"Maybe the peanut is dull," he said. "Maybe it has no flavor. Maybe the squirrel likes dull food." + +Lily made a face. She did not like dull food. She liked sweet and salty and sour food. She liked candy and chips and lemonade. + +"Let's go get some candy," she said to Ben. + +Ben agreed. He did not want the peanut either. He wanted candy. He and Lily ran to the store. They left the squirrel and the peanut alone. +Mia and Leo were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new things and have fun. One day, they found a big box in the attic. It had many pieces of cardboard inside. They were colorful and had different shapes. + +"What is this?" Mia asked. + +"I think it is a puzzle," Leo said. "We can put the pieces together and make a picture." + +They took the box to the living room and spread the pieces on the floor. They looked at the pieces and tried to find ones that matched. They saw some pieces had animals, some had trees, some had flowers, and some had sky. + +"This is hard," Mia said. "There are so many pieces." + +"But it is fun," Leo said. "Let's keep trying." + +They worked on the puzzle for a long time. They found some pieces that fit and made parts of the picture. They were happy when they saw a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, and a zebra. They realized the puzzle was a picture of a jungle. + +"Wow, this is a cool puzzle," Mia said. "It is like we are in the jungle." + +"Yeah, it is," Leo said. "But be careful. Some of the pieces are sharp. They can hurt your fingers." + +Mia nodded. She was careful not to touch the sharp edges of the pieces. She and Leo continued to work on the puzzle. They wanted to see the whole picture. They were adventurous kids who loved puzzles. +Sara likes to play with her mom's things. She likes to look at the shiny rings and the pretty dresses. But her favorite thing is the perfume. It smells so good and makes her feel like a princess. + +One day, Sara sees her mom put the perfume in a small box. She locks the box with a key and puts the key in her pocket. Sara wants to smell the perfume again, but she does not have the key. She feels sad and angry. + +She waits until her mom goes to the kitchen. Then she runs to the box and tries to open it. She pulls and pushes and shakes the box, but it does not open. She sees a small hole in the box. She thinks maybe she can unlock it with something else. She looks around and finds a paper clip. She bends it and puts it in the hole. She twists and turns it, but nothing happens. The paper clip is too smooth and thin. + +She looks for something else. She sees a nail on the floor. She picks it up and puts it in the hole. She pushes hard and feels the nail go in. She hears a click. She smiles and opens the box. She sees the perfume bottle and grabs it. She sprays it on her neck and wrists. She smells the sweet and flowery scent. She feels happy and proud. + +But then she hears her mom coming back. She panics and tries to put the perfume back in the box. She drops the bottle and it breaks. The perfume spills on the floor and the glass cuts her hand. She cries out loud and feels the pain and the wetness. Her mom hears her and runs to her. She sees the mess and the blood and the nail. She is shocked and angry and scared. + +She picks up Sara and hugs her. She says, "Sara, what did you do? You could have hurt yourself badly. You should not play with my things. They are not toys. They are dangerous. And you broke my perfume. It was a gift from your dad. It was very special to me. Why did you do it?" + +Sara feels sorry and ashamed. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to smell the perfume. It smells so good. I tried to unlock the box with the nail. I did not mean to break it. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom sighs and says, "I'm not mad at you, Sara. I'm glad you are not hurt worse. But you have to be careful and listen to me. You have to ask me before you touch my things. And you have to respect them. They are not for playing. They are for keeping. Do you understand?" + +Sara nods and says, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom kisses her and says, "I love you too, Sara. Now let's clean up this mess and put a bandage on your hand. And maybe later we can find a perfume that is safe and nice for you to use. How does that sound?" + +Sara smiles and says, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you." +Lisa loves to play with her diamond ring. It is shiny and pretty and makes her feel like a princess. She got it from her grandma, who said it was very special. Lisa wears it every day and shows it to her friends. + +One day, Lisa goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a big slide and wants to go on it. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She is about to slide down when she feels something fall off her finger. It is her diamond ring! + +Lisa gasps and looks down. She sees her ring bouncing on the ground and rolling away. She slides down quickly and runs after it. But there are many people and dogs and bikes in the park. Lisa can't find her ring. She feels sad and scared. She starts to cry. + +Mom and dad hear Lisa crying and come to her. They ask her what is wrong. Lisa tells them she lost her diamond ring. Mom and dad hug her and try to comfort her. They say they will help her look for it. They ask her where she last saw it. + +Lisa points to the slide and the ground. Mom and dad look around, but they can't see the ring either. They ask some people and animals if they saw it, but no one did. They feel frustrated and sorry. They don't know what to do. + +Lisa misses her diamond ring very much. She wishes she could have it back. She wonders if grandma will be angry with her. She hopes someone will find it and give it to her. She prays to God and asks him to help her. She feels a little better, but still sad. She loves her diamond ring. It is her favorite thing. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big house with a fence and a garden. Anna wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go there," she said to Ben. + +"No, we can't," Ben said. "That is a wealthy house. They have a lot of things and money. They don't like us." + +"How do you know?" Anna asked. + +"Because they never answer when we say hello," Ben said. + +Anna was curious. She climbed over the fence and ran to the door. She knocked and waited. No one came. She knocked again and again. Still no one came. + +"Anna, come back!" Ben shouted. "You are in trouble!" + +Anna did not listen. She opened the door and went inside. She saw a big hall with a lot of pictures and furniture. She saw a kitchen with a lot of food and dishes. She saw a dining room with a big table and a salad. + +"Wow, this is a nice house," she said. "I want to eat some salad." + +She took a fork and a plate and helped herself. She did not see the woman who came down the stairs. The woman saw Anna and was angry. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here?" the woman asked. + +Anna was scared. She dropped the fork and the plate. The salad fell on the floor. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," she said. "I just wanted to see your house and eat some salad." + +The woman did not answer. She grabbed Anna by the arm and dragged her to the door. She threw her out and locked the door. + +"Go away and never come back!" the woman shouted. + +Anna ran to Ben, who was waiting by the fence. She was crying and shaking. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asked. + +"No, I'm not," Anna said. "That was a mean woman. She did not answer me. She did not share her salad. She yelled at me and threw me out." + +Ben hugged Anna and tried to comfort her. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," he said. "I told you not to go there. That is a wealthy house, but not a happy house. They have a lot of things and money, but they don't have friends. We have less things and money, but we have each other. That is better than salad." + +Anna nodded and smiled. She wiped her tears and hugged Ben back. + +"You are right, Ben," she said. "You are my best friend. Let's go play somewhere else." + +They left the park and went to their moms. They told them what happened and said they were sorry. Their moms were not happy, but they forgave them. They gave them a hug and a kiss and took them home. They made them a nice dinner with some salad. Anna and Ben ate and laughed and thanked their moms. They were not wealthy, but they were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big hill with a slide on top. Ben wanted to go up the hill and slide down. Lily was scared of the hill. She wanted to stay on the swings. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go up the hill!" Ben said. "It will be fun!" + +"No, Ben, I don't want to go!" Lily said. "The hill is too high and the slide is too fast!" + +"Please, Lily, please!" Ben said. "I want to show you the view from the top. You can see the whole park and the sky and the birds. It is very pretty!" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to see the view. She wanted to swing. She liked the feeling of going back and forth in the air. + +Ben insisted. He took Lily's hand and pulled her to the hill. Lily cried and tried to get away. She did not like Ben's idea. + +Their mom saw them and came over. She saw that Ben and Lily were not happy. She asked them what was wrong. + +"Ben wants me to go up the hill and slide down, but I don't want to!" Lily said. + +"Lily doesn't want to go up the hill and see the view, but I do!" Ben said. + +Their mom smiled. She had an idea. She said, "How about this? Ben, you can go up the hill and slide down by yourself. Lily, you can stay on the swings with me. Then, when Ben comes down, he can tell us what he saw. And when Lily is done swinging, she can show us how high she can go. That way, you can both do what you like and share with each other. Does that sound good?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They liked their mom's idea. They gave each other a hug and said sorry. Then, they went to do their own things. Ben climbed up the hill and slid down. He saw a wide view of the park and the sky and the birds. He was happy. Lily swung on the swings and felt the wind in her hair. She saw Ben waving at her from the bottom of the hill. She was happy too. They both had fun at the park. +Anna and Ben were playing with crayons. They liked to draw pictures of animals, flowers and houses. They had many crayons of different colors. Anna had a large crayon that was red and blue. She liked it very much. + +"Can I use your large crayon?" Ben asked Anna. "I want to draw a big car." + +"No, it is mine. You have your own crayons. Go away!" Anna said. She was not nice to Ben. She did not want to share. + +Ben was sad. He went to another corner of the room. He found a small crayon that was yellow and green. He started to draw a sun and a tree. + +Anna kept drawing with her large crayon. She pressed it hard on the paper. She wanted to make bright colors. But she did not notice that the crayon was getting hot. It was a sunny day and the window was open. The sun was shining on the crayon. + +Suddenly, the crayon started to melt. It became soft and sticky. It made a mess on the paper and on Anna's hand. Anna was surprised and scared. She dropped the crayon. It fell on the floor and broke into pieces. + +"Look what you did!" Ben said. He came to see what happened. He saw the melted crayon and the ruined paper. He felt sorry for Anna. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean to you. I should have shared my crayon with you. Now it is gone." Anna said. She was sad and ashamed. + +"It's okay, Anna. I forgive you. Here, you can use my crayon. It is still good. We can draw together." Ben said. He was kind and generous. He gave his crayon to Anna. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I will share with you next time." Anna said. She smiled and hugged Ben. + +They both learned a lesson. Sharing is caring. And crayons can melt in the sun. +Lily and Ben like to bake with Mom. They help Mom to mix flour, eggs, sugar and butter in a big bowl. They make a dough and roll it flat. Mom gives them cookie cutters to make shapes. Lily makes stars and Ben makes circles. + +"Look, Mom, I made a star!" Lily says, holding up her cookie. + +"Very good, Lily. And Ben, your circles are nice and round." Mom says, smiling. + +They put the cookies on a tray and Mom puts the tray in the oven. They have to wait for the cookies to bake. They sit on the floor and play with their toys. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. + +"Can we eat the cookies now?" Ben asks, looking at the oven. + +"Not yet, Ben. They need some more time. Do you know how we can tell when they are ready?" Mom asks. + +"No, how?" Ben says. + +"Listen. When the oven makes a beep sound, that means the cookies are done. Can you hear the beep?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben listen carefully. They hear a soft beep from the oven. + +"Beep! Beep! Beep!" they say together. + +"Good job, you heard it. That means the cookies are ready. Let's go and get them." Mom says. + +Mom opens the oven and takes out the tray. She puts it on the counter and lets the cookies cool down. They smell yummy. + +"Wow, they look so good!" Lily says, jumping up and down. + +"Can we have one, Mom?" Ben says, reaching for a cookie. + +"Of course, you can. But be careful, they are still hot. And don't forget to say thank you." Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Ben say. + +They each take a cookie and bite into it. They are sweet and crunchy. + +"Mmm, they are delicious!" Lily says. + +"Best cookies ever!" Ben says. + +They give Mom a hug and a kiss. They are happy. Baking with Mom is easy and fun. +Lila and Max were going to visit their grandma. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Lila wanted to bring her pretty dragon doll. She loved her dragon very much. She hugged it and kissed it and put it in her bag. + +Max saw Lila's dragon and wanted it too. He thought it was cooler than his car toy. He waited until Lila was not looking and took the dragon out of her bag. He put it in his bag and zipped it up. + +"Max, are you ready?" Mom called. + +"Yes, Mom!" Max said. He grabbed his bag and ran to the car. + +Lila came after him. She looked for her bag and saw it was empty. She cried. + +"Mom, where is my dragon?" she asked. + +Mom looked in Lila's bag and saw nothing. She looked in Max's bag and saw the dragon. + +"Max, did you take Lila's dragon?" she asked. + +Max nodded. He felt bad. + +"Why did you do that, Max?" Mom asked. + +"I wanted it. It was pretty," Max said. + +Mom shook her head. She took the dragon out of Max's bag and gave it back to Lila. + +"Max, that was not nice. You should not take things that belong to others. You should ask first. And you should share. How would you feel if Lila took your car toy?" Mom said. + +Max felt worse. He looked at Lila and saw her happy with her dragon. He looked at his car toy and saw it was boring. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. I was mean. Can I play with your dragon?" he asked. + +Lila shook her head. She hugged her dragon and turned away. + +"No, Max. You can't. You were bad. You can play with your car toy," she said. + +Max cried. He had no dragon and no friend. He learned his lesson. He should not be greedy and selfish. He should be kind and generous. He should respect others and their things. He should say sorry and mean it. He should be a better brother. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the field. The field had many flowers and bugs and birds. They ran and jumped and laughed in the warm sun. They saw a big tree with a hole. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They went to the tree and looked in the hole. It was dark and deep. They heard a noise. It sounded like a growl. They were scared. They wanted to run away. But something jumped out of the hole. It was a big, furry, brown thing. It had sharp teeth and claws. It was a bear! + +The bear was angry. It wanted to catch Tom and Mia. It chased them across the field. Tom and Mia were very fast. They ran and ran and ran. They saw a fence. They had an idea. They ran to the fence and sprang over it. The bear could not spring over the fence. It hit the fence and fell down. It roared and shook the fence. But it could not get through. + +Tom and Mia were safe. They hugged each other and breathed hard. They looked at the bear. It looked sad and lonely. They felt sorry for the bear. They found some berries and nuts. They threw them over the fence. The bear ate them and smiled. It waved at Tom and Mia. Tom and Mia waved back. They were friends. They went home and told their mom and dad about their adventure. They were brave and smart. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They drive them on the floor and make noises. + +One day, a big boy comes to their room. He is mean. He wants to take their cars. He says, "Give me your cars or I will hurt you." He is a threat. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They do not want to lose their cars. They do not want to be hurt. They look for a way to escape. They see a door. They run to the door with their cars. + +But the big boy is faster. He catches them at the door. He grabs their cars. He laughs. He says, "Now they are mine." + +Tom and Sam are sad. They cry. They want their cars back. They do not know what to do. They need help. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red trunk under a tree. They are curious. They want to know what is inside the trunk. + +They run to the trunk and open it. They see many toys and books and clothes. They are happy. They want to try everything. They take out a ball, a doll, a hat and a book. They play with the ball and the doll. They put on the hat and look at the book. + +But they are tired. They need a seat. They look around. They see the trunk. They have an idea. They put the toys and books and clothes back in the trunk. They close it. They sit on the trunk. They smile. They have a seat. They have a red trunk. They have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. Bob loved to paint pictures of flowers and trees. One day, Bob needed to lift a heavy bucket of paint. He tried and tried, but it was too heavy for him. Suddenly, a little girl came by and asked if she could help. Bob was very happy and said yes. Together, they lifted the bucket of paint and Bob was so happy that he felt dizzy. He thanked the little girl and gave her a beautiful painting of a flower. From that day on, Bob knew that he could always ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite object - a teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One night, Lily went to bed and Mr. Snuggles was right beside her. But in the middle of the night, Lily woke up because she heard a crazy noise! She looked around and saw that Mr. Snuggles was gone! + +Lily started to cry because she loved Mr. Snuggles so much. Her mommy came in to see what was wrong and Lily told her that her favorite object was missing. Her mommy looked around the room and saw that Mr. Snuggles was hiding under the bed! She picked him up and gave him back to Lily, who was so happy to have her favorite object back. From then on, Lily made sure to always keep Mr. Snuggles close by when she went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a player named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he found an ugly box in his room. He wanted to see what was inside, so he tried to open it. But it was stuck tight! Timmy pushed and pulled and finally, the box opened. Inside was a beautiful toy car that Timmy loved to play with. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes even ugly things can have something wonderful inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her mommy and daddy. One day, while playing in the water, Lily saw a lovely octopus swimming nearby. + +"Mommy, look! A pretty octopus!" she exclaimed. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's beautiful, but remember to be careful. Octopuses have tentacles that can hurt you." + +Lily nodded and continued to play, but the octopus kept getting closer and closer. Suddenly, it wrapped its tentacles around her leg and wouldn't let go. + +Lily cried out for help, and her daddy quickly came to her rescue. He gently pried the octopus off her leg and said, "We need to be careful and respect the animals in the ocean. They are not toys to play with. Let's leave the octopus alone and give it some space." + +Lily learned that day to be careful around animals and to always respect them. She also learned that sometimes it's best to shut our curiosity and give space to the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a piece of cake that he wanted to eat, but it was too big for him. He was patient and waited for his mommy to cut it into smaller pieces. + +One day, Timmy went outside to play in the cold snow. He didn't wear a warm coat, so he started to shiver. His mommy noticed and brought him a cozy jacket to wear. Timmy was happy and stopped shivering. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy gave him a small piece of cake. It was just the right size for him! He ate it up and felt very happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance to the jazz music her mommy played. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a boy playing his guitar. She stared at him and thought he was very good. + +The boy noticed Lily and asked her to dance with him. They danced to the music and had so much fun. But then, another little girl came and saw them dancing. She was jealous and wanted to dance with the boy too. + +Lily didn't like that the other girl was jealous, so she stopped dancing and went home. She felt sad that she couldn't dance with her new friend anymore. The next day, Lily went back to the park to find the boy, but he wasn't there. She never saw him again and was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he also loved to play with his friends. One day, Timmy decided to invite his friend Billy over to play. + +When Billy arrived, Timmy showed him all of his toys. They played with cars, blocks, and stuffed animals. But then, Timmy had an idea. He wanted to play a game with Billy. + +Timmy said, "Let's play a game where we pretend to be scared of monsters!" Billy was a little scared, but he agreed to play. They ran around the room, pretending that there were monsters chasing them. In the end, they both had a lot of fun and Timmy was happy that he invited Billy over to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was wearing her favorite jacket with a tough zipper. One day, Lily's friend Timmy asked her, "Do you have any snacks?" Lily replied, "Yes, I have some crackers in my pocket." + +Timmy tried to grab the crackers, but he couldn't open Lily's pocket because of the tough zipper. "This zipper is so hard to open," he said. Lily replied, "I know, but it keeps my snacks safe." + +Timmy asked, "Can you help me open it?" Lily said, "Sure, I'll help you." She opened the zipper and gave Timmy some crackers. They both enjoyed the snacks and played together happily. From that day on, Timmy knew that Lily always had the best snacks and a tough zipper on her jacket. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and soar above the trees. One day, while Blue was flying, he saw an elderly rabbit who had hurt his leg. The rabbit was hopping slowly and looked sad. + +Blue asked the rabbit, "What happened to your leg?" The rabbit replied, "I hurt it while I was hopping around. I need a bandage to make it better." Blue knew just what to do. He flew to his nest and got a bandage. He brought it back to the rabbit and helped him put it on his leg. + +The next day, Blue was flying again when he saw a big cat who looked very hungry. Blue remembered how he helped the rabbit and knew he had to do something to help the cat. He flew back to his nest and got some food. He brought it back to the cat and said, "Here is some food. You don't have to be hungry anymore." The cat was so happy and thanked Blue for his kindness. + +From that day on, Blue knew that helping others was important. He felt happy knowing that he could make a difference in the world. And every time he flew, he looked for others who needed his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her jar full of marbles. One day, her little brother came along and accidentally knocked over the jar. All the marbles spilled out and rolled all over the floor. Lily was very upset and didn't know what to do. + +Her brother felt ashamed and didn't know how to make it better. He looked at Lily with sad eyes and nodded his head. Lily knew he was sorry, but she was still upset about the marbles. + +After a few minutes of thinking, Lily came up with an idea. She asked her brother to help her pick up all the marbles and put them back in the jar. They worked together and soon all the marbles were back in the jar. Lily was happy again and her brother felt better too. They both smiled and nodded their heads, happy to have solved the problem together. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Bob. Bob went to the store to buy some candy, but he forgot his wallet. He needed his wallet to pay for the candy. + +Bob looked around and saw a cool wallet on the shelf. He thought it was so cool that he decided to buy it. He put his money in the wallet and went to buy his candy. + +From that day on, Bob always made sure to bring his cool wallet with him when he went to the store. He knew he needed it to buy all the things he wanted. And he was happy because he had a cool wallet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in the forest. The owl had a scarf that she loved to wear. One day, the scarf got stuck in a tree branch and the owl couldn't fly away. She tried and tried, but she couldn't release the scarf from the branch. + +The owl felt sad and scared because she couldn't go home. Suddenly, a kind rabbit saw the owl and asked what had happened. The owl explained her situation and the rabbit knew just what to do. She hopped up to the branch and with a quick tug, she released the scarf from the branch. + +The owl was so happy and grateful to the rabbit for helping her. She thanked the rabbit and flew home safely with her beloved scarf. From that day on, the owl always remembered to be careful when flying near trees with her scarf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat vegetables, but her mom always made her eat the same kind. One day, Lily asked her mom if she could try a different vegetable. Her mom said yes, but they had to delay it until they went to the store. + +The next day, they went to the store and Lily saw a big pile of different vegetables. She picked out a bright orange carrot and a green cucumber. When they got home, Lily's mom cooked the vegetables for dinner. Lily tried the carrot and the cucumber and she loved them both! She was happy she tried something different. From then on, Lily's mom let her pick out a different vegetable every time they went to the store. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his bucket. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with the gardening work. Timmy was very excited to help his mom. + +"Timmy, can you please bring me the bucket?" asked his mom. + +"Yes, mommy. I will be careful," replied Timmy. + +Timmy was careful while carrying the bucket. He helped his mom with the gardening work by watering the plants. His mom was very happy and proud of him. + +"Timmy, you did a great job! You are such a good helper," said his mom. + +"I love to work with you, mommy. Can we do this again?" asked Timmy. + +"Of course, my dear. We can work together anytime," replied his mom with a smile. + +Timmy was very happy and proud of himself for helping his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie was very tired because he had been running all day. He wanted to rest in his stable, but when he got there, he saw that it was messy. He didn't like it, so he started to frown. + +Brownie decided to clean his stable. He picked up all the hay and put it in a pile. Then he swept the floor with his tail. When he was finished, Brownie was happy because his stable was clean and he could finally rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear named Brownie. Brownie had bright brown fur and a big smile on his face. + +One day, Lily was playing with Brownie when she noticed that he was shaking. "What's wrong, Brownie?" she asked. "I'm cold," Brownie replied. "Oh no! Let's get you a blanket," Lily said. + +Lily went to get a blanket and wrapped it around Brownie. "There, now you're warm," she said with a smile. Brownie smiled back and snuggled up to Lily. "Thank you, Lily," he said. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure that Brownie was warm and cozy. And Brownie always had a big smile on his face whenever Lily was around. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play and swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky forgot to eat his lunch before he went to play. He felt hungry but didn't realize it was because he didn't eat his lunch. + +As the day went on, Ducky started to feel bad. He was tired and didn't want to swim anymore. His friends noticed that he wasn't feeling well and asked him if he ate his lunch. Ducky realized that he forgot to eat and that's why he felt bad. + +From that day on, Ducky made sure to eat his lunch before he went to play. He learned that it's important to take care of yourself and not forget to eat. The moral of the story is that taking care of yourself is important and forgetting to eat can make you feel bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sandwiches every day for lunch. But one day, she said, "Mommy, my sandwich is boring. Can we add something to it?" + +Mommy replied, "Sure, what do you want to add, Lily?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Can we add some cheese? I love cheese." + +Mommy smiled and added cheese to Lily's sandwich. Lily took a big bite and exclaimed, "Yum! This sandwich is delicious now. Thank you, mommy!" + +From that day on, Lily asked her mommy to add different things to her sandwich to make it more exciting. She loved trying new things and making her lunchtime more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a favorite cap that he always wore when he went outside to play. One day, Timmy lost his cap and he felt very sad. He looked everywhere for it but he couldn't find it. + +As he was walking around, he heard a noise coming from behind the bushes. He went to investigate and found a little bird that had hurt its wing. Timmy felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it. He remembered that he had a cap in his pocket and he used it to make a little sling for the bird's wing. + +The bird was very happy and flew away. Timmy was also happy because he had helped the bird and he had found a new friend. He didn't feel sad anymore because he knew that he had done a good thing. From that day on, Timmy always carried his cap with him, not just to keep the sun out of his eyes, but also to help any animals that might need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she wanted to create a special picture for her daddy. + +Lily drew a big, hairy monster with sharp teeth and big eyes. She giggled and showed her daddy the picture. Daddy smiled and said, "Wow, Lily! You are so creative!" + +Lily felt happy and proud of her picture. She hugged her daddy and said, "I love you, daddy!" Daddy hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are the best artist in the world!" + +From that day on, Lily kept creating more pictures for her daddy. She drew flowers, animals, and even a picture of her family. Daddy hung them on the wall and said, "These are the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and cuddle with her teddy bear. One day, Lily's aunt came to visit. Her aunt was very nice and brought Lily a present. It was a beautiful vase with flowers inside. The vase was very fragile, which means it could break easily. + +Lily's aunt told her to be careful with the vase and not to touch it. But Lily was curious and wanted to see the pretty flowers up close. She tried to reach the vase, but accidentally knocked it over. The vase shattered into many pieces and the flowers fell to the ground. + +Lily's aunt was sad that the vase was broken, but she wasn't mad at Lily. She knew it was an accident. Lily felt bad and wanted to make it up to her aunt. She decided to display the flowers in a different way by putting them in a cup. Her aunt was happy that Lily was trying to make things better. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with fragile things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her soft armchair and read books with her mommy. One day, Lily saw a big dog outside her window. The dog was staring at her, and Lily felt anxious. She didn't know if the dog was friendly or not. + +Lily's mommy told her not to worry and that the dog was probably just curious. They went outside to say hello to the dog. Lily was still a little nervous, but the dog wagged its tail and licked her hand. Lily realized there was nothing to be anxious about. + +From that day on, Lily and the dog became good friends. They would play together in the park and run around. Lily loved her armchair, but she loved playing with her new friend even more. She learned that sometimes things that make us anxious can turn out to be wonderful surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to spell words and show off his skills to his friends. One day, he met a new friend named Johnny. Timmy wanted to introduce himself to Johnny, but Johnny didn't seem interested. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He thought maybe Johnny didn't like him because he was too young. But Timmy didn't want to give up on making a new friend. So, he decided to spell out his name for Johnny. To his surprise, Johnny was amazed by Timmy's spelling skills and wanted to be friends with him. + +From that day on, Timmy and Johnny became best friends. They would spell words together and have lots of fun. Timmy was happy he didn't give up and introduced himself to Johnny. He learned that sometimes it takes a little effort to make new friends, but it's always worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her cook dinner. Timmy was very excited because he loved to cook. + +Timmy and his mommy went to the kitchen and started to cook. They cooked chicken and rice. Timmy helped his mommy by stirring the rice and putting the chicken in the oven. While they were cooking, Timmy's little sister was being very noisy. She was playing with her toys and making a lot of noise. + +After they finished cooking, Timmy's mommy asked him to brush his teeth before dinner. Timmy went to the bathroom and brushed his teeth very well. He made sure to brush all of his teeth and his tongue too. + +When dinner was ready, Timmy's family sat down at the table and ate the delicious chicken and rice that they cooked together. Timmy was very proud of himself for helping his mommy cook dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil and make pretty pictures. One day, she was drawing a peaceful scene of a sunny day at the park when her little brother came in and disturbed her. He wanted to play with her toys and didn't understand that she was busy. + +Lily got upset and told her brother that he was disturbing her drawing. He didn't understand what that meant, so she explained that it meant he was making it hard for her to focus. Her brother apologized and went to play with his own toys. + +Lily was happy again and went back to her drawing. She finished it and showed it to her brother, who was amazed at how pretty it was. From that day on, he learned to not disturb her when she was drawing because he knew how important it was to her. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to go on a big ship to see the ocean. Lily was so excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +But when they got to the ship, Lily started to feel scared. She didn't want to go on the ship anymore. "I refuse to go on the ship, mommy," Lily said. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetie. We can stay on land and still have fun." + +Lily felt much better and they went to a park instead. They played on the swings and had a picnic. Lily was so happy that she didn't go on the ship, and she knew that she could always say no if she didn't want to do something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, she decided to hide behind a big tree and peek out to see if her friends were coming. She waited and waited, but nobody came. + +Feeling silly for thinking her friends were coming, Lily decided to go home. But as she was walking home, she saw a big, scary dog. She tried to run away, but the dog chased after her. + +Lily was so scared that she didn't know what to do. She waited and waited for someone to help her, but nobody came. The dog caught up to her and bit her leg. It hurt so much that Lily started to cry. + +In the end, Lily had to go to the hospital and get a shot. She learned that it's not always safe to play alone and that waiting for help is important. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy. They walked around and saw many animals, but Timmy wanted to see the lions. When they got to the lion cage, Timmy saw a big fake lion statue. He said, "Mommy, that lion is not real. It's fake!" + +Just then, a zookeeper walked by and heard Timmy. "Yes, that lion is fake," the zookeeper said. "But if you want, I can let you see the real lions in the back." Timmy was so excited! + +The zookeeper let Timmy and his mommy go to the back and see the real lions. They were big and furry and Timmy was a little scared. But his mommy held his hand and said, "Don't worry, they won't hurt us." Timmy was happy he got to see the real lions and thanked the zookeeper for letting them see them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she saw her mom planting some herbs in the garden. Lily asked her mom what she was doing. + +"I'm planting some herbs, Lily. They are plants that you can use to make your food taste better," her mom explained. + +Lily was curious and asked if she could help. Her mom organized some tools and showed her how to dig a hole and plant the herb. Lily was very excited to perform this new task. + +After they finished planting, her mom said, "Lily, when we take care of the plants, they will grow big and strong. Just like how we need to take care of ourselves to grow big and strong too." + +Lily learned that taking care of things, like plants and herself, was important. She was happy to have learned something new and couldn't wait to plant more herbs with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, it's time to go upstairs and take a nap." Lily didn't want to go, but she knew it was important to be healthy and grow big and strong. + +As she was getting ready for her nap, Lily saw a little plant on her windowsill. "Mommy, look at my plant! It's growing!" she exclaimed. "Yes, Lily, just like you are growing up to be a big girl," her mommy replied with a smile. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They saw a little boy who wasn't feeling well. "I hope he gets healthy soon," Lily said. "Me too, Lily. We all need to take care of ourselves so we can grow up to be healthy and strong," her mommy explained. + +Lily felt proud that she was taking care of herself and her little plant, and she knew that one day she would grow up to be just as strong and healthy as her mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very sad because it was all alone. It flew around looking for friends but couldn't find any. + +One day, the bird saw a big field of wheat. It decided to sit on a stalk of wheat and rest for a while. As it sat there, it saw other birds flying around and having fun together. + +The lonely bird felt even sadder and wished it had friends to play with. Suddenly, it heard a chirping sound and looked around. It saw another little bird sitting on a nearby stalk of wheat. The lonely bird flew over to the other bird and they became friends. They sat on the wheat stalks together and sang songs all day long. From then on, the little bird was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new set of blocks that she loved to play with. One day, her friend Timmy came to visit her. + +"Wow, Lily! Those are some cool new blocks you have!" said Timmy. + +"Thank you! Do you want to play with them?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, please!" said Timmy. + +So they played with the blocks together, building towers and houses. They had so much fun that Timmy didn't want to leave when it was time to go home. + +"I don't want to go yet, Lily. Can I stay and play some more?" asked Timmy. + +"Of course! You can visit me anytime you want," said Lily with a smile. + +And from that day on, Timmy visited Lily often to play with her new blocks. They became the best of friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks. She would stack them up high and knock them down with a big smile on her face. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy was not very kind to Lily. He knocked down her blocks and made her cry. But then, Lily's mommy came to help. She told Timmy to be kind and help Lily build a big tower. + +Timmy listened to Lily's mommy and helped her build the biggest tower ever! Lily was so happy and thanked Timmy for being kind. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always helped each other build the tallest towers with their blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her in the kitchen. She gave him a knife to cut some apples. Timmy was very careful with the knife because he knew it was sharp and could hurt him. His mom was proud of him for minding the knife. + +Later that day, Timmy and Spot went for a walk in the woods. They saw a fierce lion! Timmy was scared, but Spot barked loudly and scared the lion away. Timmy hugged Spot and thanked him for being so brave. From that day on, Timmy always minded the knife and was grateful for his fierce dog. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat had a big sail that helped it move. One day, the boat sailed far away from the land. The boat saw a leopard on a small island. The leopard was very honest and did not try to hurt the boat. The boat and the leopard became friends and sailed together to see new places. They saw big fish and funny birds. The boat and the leopard had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her room. One day, she saw her mommy sitting in the armchair looking very sleepy. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, why are you so sleepy?" + +Her mommy replied, "I stayed up late last night and now I'm very tired." + +Lily smiled and said, "Let's dance together and it will make you feel better!" + +So, they put on some music and danced around the room together. Her mommy's eyes lit up and she felt much better. From that day on, they made it a tradition to dance whenever someone was feeling sleepy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta with tomato sauce. One day, she was eating her pasta when she suddenly sneezed. Her mommy said, "Bless you, Lily!" + +Lily replied, "Thank you, mommy. I think I'm getting a cold." + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, it's just a harmless sneeze. You'll be fine." + +But the next day, Lily's sneezing got worse. She couldn't stop sneezing and her nose felt very itchy. Her mommy took her to the doctor, who said that Lily had caught a bad cold. + +Lily had to stay in bed for a whole week, and she couldn't eat any more pasta. She was sad, but her mommy made her some chicken soup, which made her feel a little better. From then on, Lily learned to cover her mouth when she sneezed, so she wouldn't get sick again. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest with many trees and animals. One day, a little rabbit named Benny went for a walk in the forest. He saw a big mushroom and felt very hungry. Benny wanted to eat the mushroom, but his mommy had told him not to eat mushrooms because they can make you sick. + +Suddenly, Benny saw a generous squirrel who had many nuts. The squirrel saw Benny and said, "Hello little rabbit, would you like some nuts to eat?" Benny was very happy and said, "Yes, please!" The squirrel gave Benny some nuts and they became friends. + +After eating the nuts, Benny remembered what his mommy had told him about mushrooms. He told the squirrel, "I want to prevent myself from getting sick, so I won't eat mushrooms." The squirrel was very proud of Benny for being smart and careful. They continued to play and have fun in the forest together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and always used bright colors. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big jar of gold paint. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to use it. + +Lily went outside to paint in the sunshine. She saw a shy little boy sitting alone on a bench. Lily went over to him and said, "Hi! Do you want to paint with me?" The little boy nodded and they started to paint together. + +Lily dipped her brush in the gold paint and started to paint the sky. The little boy watched in amazement as the sky turned into a beautiful gold color. Suddenly, Lily's mom called out to them, "Come inside, it's time for lunch!" + +Lily and the little boy went inside and had lunch together. After they finished, Lily's mom said, "I have a surprise for you, Lily!" She handed Lily a shiny gold medal. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. The little boy smiled and said, "You painted the sky gold, just like your medal!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and dreamed of playing the piano. Her parents promised to buy her one when she was older. + +One day, Lily's parents surprised her with a piano! She was so happy and comfortable playing it. She practiced every day and gained more and more skill. + +Years later, Lily became a famous pianist and played in front of big crowds. She never forgot the day she gained her first piano and how comfortable it made her feel. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he didn't like to clean them up. One day, his mom asked him to clean up his toys, but Timmy didn't want to. His mom said, "Timmy, if you clean up your toys, we can record your favorite TV show later." Timmy loved that show, so he quickly cleaned up his toys. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work. He asked Timmy if he could spell his name. Timmy tried his best and spelled it correctly! His dad said, "Wow, Timmy! You are so successful!" Timmy felt proud of himself. + +The moral of the story is that if you do what you're supposed to do, good things can happen. Timmy got to watch his favorite show, and he learned how to spell his name. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big couch in her living room that she loved to jump on. One day, her mommy told her not to jump on the couch because it was naughty. + +Lily didn't listen and kept jumping on the couch. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and the couch started to wobble. "Uh oh," said Lily. "What's happening?" + +Her mommy came into the room and saw that Lily had pushed the couch too hard and it had fallen over. "Lily," her mommy said, "you pushed the couch too hard. Now it's broken." + +Lily felt sad and knew she shouldn't have been naughty. From that day on, she promised to listen to her mommy and never push the couch again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his dog, Max. One day, they went on a walk and Timmy noticed a big mountain in the distance. He thought it looked incredible! + +Timmy and Max decided to climb the mountain. It was very hard work, but they kept going. When they finally reached the top, Timmy was so happy! He could see everything from up there. It was incredible! + +As they were coming down the mountain, Timmy noticed a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. He felt sad for the bird, so he picked it up and brought it home with him. Timmy and Max took care of the bird until it was strong enough to fly back to its nest. Timmy felt proud of himself for helping the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Jack who lived in a big house. Jack loved to play with his toys and go outside to run around. One day, Jack met a charming cat who was sitting on a fence. + +"Hello, little kid," said the cat. "What are you doing today?" + +"I'm playing with my toys," replied Jack. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm just sitting here, thinking about how nice the sun feels on my fur," said the cat. + +Jack thought for a moment and then asked, "Can I pet you? You look so soft and cuddly." + +The cat smiled and said, "Of course you can, little kid. I love to be petted." And so, Jack spent the afternoon playing with his toys and petting the charming cat. They became good friends and would often play together in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the museum with her mom and dad. One day, she asked her dad, "What is the name of this museum?" + +Her dad replied, "This museum is called the National Museum of History." + +Lily was excited to explore the museum and see all the cool things inside. As they walked through the exhibits, Lily noticed how clear the glass cases were that held the artifacts. + +She pointed to one and said, "Daddy, look how clear that is!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Yes, they keep everything very clean and clear so we can see all the amazing things inside." + +Lily was happy to learn about the museum and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy jeep. He would push it around the house and make vroom vroom noises. + +One day, Timmy's mommy said they were going to the store in the big jeep. Timmy was excited to ride in the big jeep, but he was also a little scared. He asked his mommy if he would be safe in the jeep. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Timmy. You will be very safe in the jeep. Please buckle your seatbelt." Timmy did as he was told and felt much better. They drove to the store and back safely in the big jeep. Timmy was very happy and thanked his mommy for taking him on a fun and safe ride. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he saw a big bear. The bear was very wild and scary. Timmy was scared and ran away. + +Timmy ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, I saw a big bear in the forest! It was so scary!" His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll call the park ranger to come and take care of the bear." + +The next day, the ranger came and found the bear. He leaned on his brush and talked to the bear. The bear listened and then walked away. Timmy was so happy that the ranger helped the bear. From that day on, Timmy loved the forest even more. +Once upon a time, there was a happy farmer. He had a big farm with many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. The farmer liked to work on his farm every day. He said it was easy work because he loved it so much. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the farm. She asked the farmer if she could help him. The farmer smiled and said yes. He showed her how to feed the cows and pigs. It was easy for her to do. + +After they finished the work, the little girl asked the farmer what to do next. The farmer didn't know, so he just shrugged his shoulders. The little girl laughed and said, "That's okay. We can just play with the chickens!" They had fun chasing the chickens around the farm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She lived in a big building with her family. One day, they went to the elevator and pressed the button to go up. The elevator was big and shiny, with bright lights and buttons that beeped. + +As they went up, Lily saw a friendly man who smiled at her. She smiled back and felt happy. When they got to their floor, Lily ran out of the elevator and into their apartment. She told her mommy about the man who smiled at her. + +From that day on, every time they went in the elevator, Lily looked for the man who smiled. She loved riding in the elevator and seeing all the bright lights. And every time someone smiled at her, she smiled back and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. One day, she found a shiny button on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found a button!" Lily said with a smile. + +Her mommy smiled back and said, "That's a very pretty button, Lily." + +Lily loved buttons and she had a big collection at home. But this button was special because it was made of gold. Lily's mommy told her that gold was very valuable and only wealthy people could afford it. + +Lily didn't care about being wealthy, she was just happy to have found a pretty button. She put it in her pocket and skipped away, still smiling. From that day on, Lily wore the button on her favorite dress and it made her smile every time she saw it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games, especially hide-and-seek. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play a game of hide-and-seek. Timmy was very excited because he was very good at the game. + +Timmy's friend, Johnny, was not very good at the game. He always hid in the same spot and was very easy to find. Timmy knew this and decided to be nice and let Johnny win. But as they played, Timmy got too confident and started to play weak. He didn't try as hard as he usually did and started to lose. + +Finally, it was Johnny's turn to be the seeker. Timmy thought he had found the perfect hiding spot, but Johnny found him right away. Timmy lost the game, but he learned an important lesson. He realized that it's not nice to let someone win just because they're not good at something. And he also learned that it's important to always try your best and not play weak. From that day on, Timmy played every game with all his might and never lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very cute with brown fur and a big smile. One day, Teddy went to the forest to find some wood to build a house. While he was looking for wood, he saw some other animals playing together. Teddy wanted to play too, but he was shy. + +Suddenly, Teddy saw a butterfly flying around him. He tried to catch it, but he fell into the mud and got all dirty. The other animals laughed at him and Teddy felt embarrassed. But then, the butterfly landed on his nose and everyone thought it was very cute. They helped Teddy clean up and they all played together. Teddy realized that it's okay to make mistakes and get dirty sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and make new friends. One day, she met a little boy named Jack. + +Jack had a beautiful toy car that Lily really liked. She asked him if she could play with it, but Jack said no. Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Jack's mom came over and offered Lily some powder to wipe away her tears. Lily felt better and thanked Jack's mom. Jack saw how happy Lily was and decided to share his toy car with her. They both played together and had a lot of fun. From that day on, they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved listening to music and dancing around her room. One day, her mommy took her to a concert. There was a musician playing a guitar on the stage. Lily recognized the song and started clapping her hands. The musician looked fierce and played the guitar with passion. Lily was amazed and listened to the music until the end. After the concert, Lily told her mommy that she wants to be a musician too when she grows up. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie lived in a tree in the forest. One day, the birdie saw a friend and said, "Hi! How are you?" The friend didn't answer, and the birdie wondered why. + +The birdie flew to the east and saw a big, tall tree. The tree was dead and didn't have any leaves. The birdie thought, "Maybe my friend is sad because of the dead tree." + +So the birdie went back to the friend and said, "I think you're sad because of the dead tree. Don't worry, I'll help you." The friend smiled and said, "Thank you for answering my question. You're a good friend." And the birdie and the friend went to plant a new tree in the east. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a swamp. He was a powerful frog who could jump very high and swim very fast. One day, he saw a little mouse who was lost in the swamp. The mouse was scared and didn't know how to get out of the swamp. + +The frog felt sorry for the little mouse and decided to help him. He jumped and swam around the swamp until he found a way out for the mouse. The mouse was very grateful and thanked the frog. + +The frog felt happy that he could help someone in need. He learned that completing a good deed can make you feel good inside. From that day on, the frog always looked for ways to help others and make them happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the big planes fly in the sky. One day, Lily's family went on a trip on a plane. Lily was nervous at first, but she found her seat to be very comfortable. She looked out the window and saw the clouds. She felt the plane move and she knew it was flying. Lily's mom asked her if she was okay and Lily nodded her head "yes". She was so excited to be on a plane for the first time! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went outside to play with them. He drove them around in the dirt and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, a big wind came and blew his favorite truck away. Timmy started to cry because he lost his truck. His mom came outside and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he lost his truck. + +His mom gave him a big hug and said, "Don't worry, we'll find it. Let's wave to the trucks passing by and see if they can help us." So they waved to the trucks passing by and one of them stopped to help. The driver was very kind and helped Timmy find his truck. + +Timmy was so happy and hugged his truck tight. He thanked the driver and his mom for helping him. His mom said, "Sometimes the wind can be harsh, but we can always find help when we need it." Timmy nodded and went back to playing with his truck, happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his toy boat. He would sail it in the bathtub and in the pool. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him a joke. She said, "Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because it felt crummy!" Timmy thought it was so funny that he laughed and laughed. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy was usually obedient, but he was having too much fun playing with his boat. He didn't want to stop sailing it. + +Suddenly, Timmy's boat got stuck in the drain of the bathtub. He tried and tried to get it out, but it wouldn't budge. Timmy realized that he should have listened to his mom and cleaned up his toys when she asked. From then on, Timmy was always obedient and listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there were two chubby bears. They lived in the forest and loved to play together. One day, they got into a fight because they both wanted to eat the same honey. They were very sad and didn't want to be friends anymore. + +But then, they saw a butterfly with beautiful colors. They both wanted to catch it, but they couldn't do it alone. So, they decided to unite and work together. They made a plan and caught the butterfly. They were so happy and realized that they were better together. + +From that day on, they knew that they had to order their thoughts and share everything. They never fought again and remained the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat and sail it in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's friend Tommy came over to play. Timmy was happy to see Tommy and he invited him to play with his boat. + +Tommy was very excited and they both played together in the bathtub. But suddenly, Timmy's little sister came in and she was very noisy. She started crying and shouting, which made it hard for Timmy and Tommy to play. + +Timmy asked his sister to be quiet, but she wouldn't listen. So, Timmy's mom came in and took his sister away. Timmy and Tommy were happy again and they continued to sail the boat in the bathtub. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little horse named Sparky. He lived in a big stable with many other horses. But Sparky felt lonely because he didn't have any friends. + +One day, Sparky saw a bird with a broken wing. He felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. He asked his friends in the stable if they knew how to repair a wing. They didn't know, but Sparky didn't give up. + +He went outside and found some sticks and leaves. He used them to make a little nest for the bird. The bird felt safe and happy in the nest. Sparky's friends saw what he did and they were impressed. They realized that being kind and helpful is important. + +From that day on, Sparky had many friends in the stable. He was no longer lonely because he learned that helping others is the best way to make friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the green grass and looking at the pretty flowers. One day, she was walking in the woods when she saw a bush with a big hole in it. She knew she had to fix it, so she got some tape and covered the hole. + +As she was fixing the bush, she heard a loud noise. She became alert and looked around to see what it was. It was just a little bird that had flown into a tree. She went to check on the bird and saw that it was okay. She felt happy that she could help fix the bush and help the bird. + +From that day on, Lily always kept an alert eye out for things that needed fixing. She loved being helpful and making things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very scared of the dark and had nightmares every night. One day, she told her mommy about her nightmares. + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will remove all the scary things from your room." + +Lily felt very happy and hugged her mommy. She said, "You are so helpful, mommy." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Now, let's go to bed and have a good night's sleep without any nightmares." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One night, he went to his bedroom to sleep. But he saw a monster under his bed! Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +He whispered, "Mommy, there's a monster under my bed!" His mommy came to his room and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" He replied, "There's a monster!" His mommy said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it." + +She clapped her hands and said, "Go away, monster!" Suddenly, a powerful light came from her hands and the monster disappeared. Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" His mommy hugged him and said, "You're safe now, my dear." From that night on, Timmy knew that his mommy was powerful enough to protect him from anything that scared him. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Benny's mom told him to be careful because it was very hot outside. Benny didn't listen and kept playing. + +After a while, Benny started to feel very tired and thirsty. He realized that his mom was right, it was too hot to play outside for too long. Benny's mom showed him how to stay cool by drinking lots of water and staying in the shade. + +From that day on, Benny always listened to his mom and stayed cool on hot days. He learned that it's important to listen to those who care about you and to take care of yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy saw an ant walking on the ground. The ant was carrying a piece of bread that was bigger than its body. + +Timmy said, "Wow, that ant is strong!" + +His mom replied, "Yes, ants are very strong for their size." + +Timmy wanted to display the ant's strength to his friends, so he picked up the ant and showed it to them. + +One of his friends said, "That's just an ordinary ant." + +But Timmy knew that even ordinary things can be amazing in their own way. And he was happy to have discovered something new about the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day her favorite toy stopped working. It needed a new battery. + +Lily's mom gave her a new battery to put in the toy, but she didn't know how to do it. So, her mom showed her how to open the toy and put the new battery inside. + +After Lily put the new battery in, she turned on the toy and it started to work again. She was so happy and played with it all day. + +Later that night, Lily's mom reminded her to take the battery out of the toy before she went to bed. Lily listened and took the battery out, making sure to keep it in a safe place to dry. She knew that if the battery got wet, it wouldn't work anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her blocks. One day, Lily's brother came to play with her. He didn't know how to build a tower with the blocks, so Lily showed him how. + +Her brother was ignorant about how to build with blocks, but Lily didn't mind. She was happy to teach him. They built a tower that was as tall as Lily. Then, Lily's brother wanted to poke the tower and see if it would fall down. + +Lily warned him not to, but he did it anyway. The tower fell apart and they both laughed. They started to build another tower, but this time they made it into a square shape. It was the best tower they had ever made together! From that day on, they always built square towers and never poked them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a regular routine every day. She would wake up, eat breakfast, and play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her toys near the furniture when she suddenly felt the urge to sneeze. + +She tried to hold it in, but she couldn't. She sneezed so loud that some of her toys fell off the furniture. She felt embarrassed, but her mom told her it was okay and that sometimes we just need to sneeze. + +Lily learned that sneezing is a normal thing that happens to everyone, even when we don't expect it. From that day on, she didn't feel embarrassed anymore and continued her regular routine of playing with her toys near the furniture. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a fireplace. The fireplace was where they made a fire to keep warm. One day, a bird flew into the house and was scared. The bird did not know how to get out. + +The little girl who lived in the house suggested to her mom to open the window. The mom agreed and opened the window. The bird flew out and was happy. The little girl was very graceful and happy that she could help the bird. + +From that day on, the little girl always looked out for animals who needed help. She was very kind and always suggested ways to help them. The fireplace in the house was still used to keep warm, but the little girl knew that it was important to be kind to animals too. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She was very old and needed help with many things. One day, a little girl came to visit her. The old lady was happy to have some company. + +The little girl brought a piece of cake for the old lady to eat. The old lady was very grateful and enjoyed the cake very much. They sat and talked for a while. + +Suddenly, the old lady started to feel sleepy. The little girl noticed and gently rocked the old lady in her chair. The old lady soon fell asleep, feeling safe and loved. The little girl quietly left the house, happy to have helped the elderly lady. +Once upon a time, there was a man who needed a haircut. He went to the barber shop where he met the barber. The man was nervous because he had never been to that barber before. The barber smiled and asked the man to sit on the chair. The chair could rise up and down. The man sat on the chair and it rose up high. The barber cut his hair and the man was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her blanket, it was soft and cozy. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She played on the swings and the slide, but then it started to rain. + +Lily's mommy said it was time to go home, but Lily didn't want to leave her blanket behind. She cried and screamed, but her mommy said they couldn't take it with them. Lily didn't accept this and kept crying. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and took Lily's blanket away. She watched it fly up into the sky and disappear. Lily was very sad and her mommy tried to comfort her, but she couldn't stop crying. The sky wasn't clear anymore and everything felt wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom said, "We are going to visit grandma today. Let's get in the van." Timmy was excited to see his grandma, but he didn't want to leave his toys behind. + +Timmy's mom said, "You can bring one toy with you in the van." Timmy chose his favorite toy car and put it in his pocket. When they got in the van, Timmy saw a little girl sitting in the back seat. She didn't have any toys with her. Timmy thought to himself, "I don't want to share my toy car with her. That would be selfish." + +But then the little girl said, "Can I play with your toy car?" Timmy thought about it for a moment and decided to share. He took out the toy car from his pocket and gave it to her. The little girl was very happy and said, "Thank you for bringing your toy car. You are very kind." Timmy felt happy too because he made someone else happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her colorful paints. One day, Lily saw a new pupil at school who looked sad. She asked him if he wanted to paint with her. The pupil smiled and said yes. Lily was generous and shared her paints with him. They painted a beautiful picture together and became good friends. From that day on, Lily and the new pupil painted together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big ocean with lots of fish and animals. One day, a little seal named Sammy went out to play with his friends. They swam and played tag, but then Sammy saw something strange. It was a big book floating in the water. + +Sammy was curious and swam over to the book. He saw that it was a storybook with lots of pictures. He wanted to read it, but he didn't know how. So he asked his friends for help. But they didn't know how to read either. + +Sammy was sad because he really wanted to read the book. But then he had an idea. He remembered that his mom was a popular reader and she could help him. So Sammy swam back to his mom and asked her to read the book to him. + +His mom was happy to help and she read the book to Sammy and his friends. They all loved the story and were happy again. But then they saw a big shark swimming towards them. They were scared and didn't know what to do. But Sammy had an idea. He remembered that the story in the book had a brave hero who defeated a shark. So Sammy and his friends pretended to be the hero and scared the shark away. They were all safe and happy again, thanks to the power of reading! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very eager to go to the park with his mommy. He promised his mommy that he would hold her hand and not run away. + +As they walked to the park, Timmy saw a squirrel and he wanted to chase it. His mommy reminded him of his promise and he didn't rush after the squirrel. + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy saw his friend Billy and he rushed over to say hello. Billy asked Timmy if he wanted to play on the swings. Timmy said yes but reminded Billy that he promised his mommy to be careful. + +After playing on the swings, Timmy's mommy promised him that they would come back to the park soon. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to come back to the park with his mommy again. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Max's owner asked him to deliver a bone to their neighbor's dog. Max was excited to go on an adventure! + +Max ran down the street with the bone in his mouth. As he was running, he saw a bird flying in the sky. Max jumped up to try and catch the bird, but he missed and fell onto his neck. It hurt a little, but Max was okay. + +Finally, Max arrived at the neighbor's house and delivered the bone to their dog. The dog was very happy and Max wagged his tail with joy. Max was proud of himself for completing his mission and couldn't wait to play with his toys again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went to the park with her friends. She wore her favorite sweater because it fit her well and kept her warm. + +While they were playing, a big gust of wind came and blew away all the leaves. Lily's friends started to gather the leaves and make a big pile. But Lily noticed that her sweater was missing! She looked all around but she couldn't find it. + +Lily started to feel sad because she loved her sweater so much. Her friends saw that she was upset and they all decided to help her find it. Together, they searched and searched until they finally found it stuck in a tree. Lily was so happy to have her sweater back and she gave her friends a big hug for helping her. From that day on, Lily made sure to hold on tight to her sweater whenever it was windy outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy car. One day, he wanted to take his car for a walk, so he asked his mommy to tie a string to it. + +Mommy tied the string to the car and Timmy was so happy. He held onto the string and walked around with his car following him. Suddenly, the string came loose and the car fell off. + +Timmy was sad, but then he had an idea. He asked his mommy to attach a new string to the car, but this time he wanted a really strong one. Mommy found a thick string and attached it to the car. + +Now, Timmy was so happy because he had a rich car that could go anywhere with him. He held onto the string tightly and went on many adventures with his car. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a long green vine in her backyard. She picked it up and said, "Look at this vine, Mommy!" + +Lily decided to use the vine to swing like a monkey. She held onto the vine tightly and said, "Whee!" as she swung back and forth. Suddenly, she heard a little bird chirping in a nearby tree. The bird said, "Tweet tweet!" + +Lily was so happy to be outside playing with the vine and listening to the bird. She felt like she was in a magical forest. When it was time to go back inside, she said goodbye to the vine and the bird. Lily couldn't wait to come back outside and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big pink gift. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom tightly. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends went to the park to play. They saw a big bird flying high in the sky. Lily's friend asked, "Do you think we can soar like that bird?" Lily replied, "Maybe one day we can." + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew away Lily's pink gift. Everyone looked worried, but Lily said, "Don't worry, I know where it went." She ran after the gift and found it in a tree. She climbed up and retrieved the gift. Her friends were amazed and said, "Wow, Lily, you can soar like a bird too!" From that day on, Lily felt like she could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, her mommy gave her a pretty radio as a gift. "Wow, thank you mommy! I love it!" Lily said with a smile. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Tommy came to play. "What's that?" Tommy asked, pointing at the radio. "It's a pretty radio that I received from my mommy today!" Lily replied. "Can we listen to music on it?" Tommy asked. "Yes, let's turn it on and dance!" Lily said excitedly. + +They turned on the radio and started to dance to the music. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice when it started to get dark outside. "Thank you for playing with me, Tommy. I received the best gift today and I'm so happy you were here to enjoy it with me!" Lily said before Tommy went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear. One day, her uncle came to visit her. Lily was excited to see her uncle because he always played fun games with her. + +"Hello, Lily! How are you doing?" asked her uncle. + +"I'm good! I'm so excited to see you!" replied Lily. + +Her uncle smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you. It's a big box of candy!" + +Lily was thrilled and jumped up and down. But then she saw a spider crawling on the floor and she got frightened. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I'll take care of the spider for you," said her uncle. + +Lily smiled and hugged her uncle. She was happy to have such a kind and brave uncle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a piece of coal to draw with in the snow. Lily was so happy and started to sign her name in big letters. + +As she was drawing, she noticed her hands were getting very cold. She ran inside to warm them up by the fire. Her mommy wrapped her in a warm blanket and gave her a cup of hot cocoa. + +Lily was so happy to be warm and cozy inside. She looked out the window and saw her name still signed in the snow with the coal. She smiled and knew she would always remember that fun day playing outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend that she was a princess and would wear her sparkly dress and tiara. One day, she went to the park and saw a statue of an unknown person. + +Lily asked her mom who the statue was, but her mom didn't know either. So, Lily decided to pretend that the statue was a prince who was under a spell and needed her help to break it. She waved her wand (a stick she found on the ground) and said some magic words. + +Suddenly, the statue started to move! It was actually a person who had been standing still for a very long time. The person thanked Lily for breaking the spell and they became friends. From that day on, Lily would visit the park every day to play with her new friend, the statue prince. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly and sing, but one day, she got lost. She flew and flew, but she couldn't find her way back home. + +As the sun started to set, Blue grew very tired. She needed to rest, but she couldn't find a good place to lay down. Then, she saw a big tree with a thin branch. Blue thought it looked like a good spot to rest, so she flew up and perched on the branch. + +But as soon as she closed her eyes, she heard a loud noise. She opened them quickly and saw a big, mean cat staring at her. The cat wanted to eat Blue for dinner! Blue knew she had to escape, so she flew away as fast as she could. + +Finally, she saw a big goal in the distance. She knew that if she could fly through the goal, the cat wouldn't be able to follow her. So, she flew as fast as she could and made it through the goal just in time. The cat was left behind, and Blue was safe once again. +Once upon a time, there was a shy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to hide under the bed when people came to visit. One day, Mittens' owner decided to start a big party and invited all of their friends. Mittens was scared and didn't want to come out from under the bed. + +As the party started, Mittens heard a noise coming from the cooler. Curious, Mittens slowly crept out from under the bed and went to investigate. When Mittens got to the cooler, they saw that it was filled with ice and drinks. Mittens thought it was very interesting and decided to stay there for a while. + +As the night went on, Mittens became more comfortable around the party guests. They even started to play with some of the toys that the children had brought. Mittens realized that they didn't need to be shy anymore and that it was fun to be around new people. From that day on, Mittens was no longer afraid of parties and would always be found near the cooler, waiting for new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wide field near her house. One day, she saw a butterfly with big wings and she wanted to catch it. + +Lily's mom told her not to run too far away, but Lily had a strong urge to catch the butterfly. She ran and ran until she couldn't see her house anymore. Suddenly, she tripped and fell down. + +She looked up and saw an angel with a halo above her head. The angel asked, "Are you okay, little one?" Lily nodded and the angel helped her up. "Thank you, angel," Lily said. + +The angel smiled and said, "Remember to always listen to your mom, even when you have a strong urge to do something. She knows what's best for you." Lily nodded and went back home with a new friend and a lesson learned. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was deaf, which meant he couldn't hear anything. But he loved to play with his toys and draw pictures. One day, Timmy was drawing a picture with his crayons. He drew a line with a blue crayon and then rubbed it with his finger. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came in and saw the picture. She was so proud of Timmy for drawing such a beautiful line. She hugged him and Timmy smiled. From that day on, Timmy loved to draw lines and rub them with his fingers. It made him feel happy and proud. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy showed him all of his drawings and his friend loved them. They decided to draw pictures together. Timmy drew a line with his red crayon and his friend rubbed it with his finger. They both laughed and had so much fun. Timmy was happy to have a friend who loved to draw just like him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti, but sometimes it made a mess. Her mom always gave her a clean napkin to wipe her mouth. One day, Lily was eating spaghetti and her mom asked her to pause and take a napkin to wipe her mouth. Lily listened to her mom and took a clean napkin. She wiped her mouth and continued eating her spaghetti. After she finished, she felt proud of herself for using the napkin and keeping her face clean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go on walks with his mommy. One day, they went to the park and saw lots of animals. Timmy saw a bird and said, "Look mommy, birdie!" His mommy said, "Yes Timmy, let's observe the birdie." + +After watching the birdie for a while, they saw a group of ants marching in a line. Timmy said, "Mommy, look at the ants! They are marching so fast!" His mommy said, "Yes Timmy, let's observe the ants too." + +As they continued walking, Timmy started to feel sleepy. He said, "Mommy, I'm sleepy." His mommy said, "Okay Timmy, let's go home and take a nap." + +On the way home, Timmy and his mommy talked about all the animals they saw at the park. Timmy said, "I liked watching the birdie and the ants." His mommy said, "Me too, Timmy. It was fun to observe them." When they got home, Timmy took a nap and dreamed about all the animals he saw at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a cactus in a deep hole. + +Timmy: "Mommy, come see the cactus in the hole!" + +Mommy: "Oh no, we need to be careful around cactuses. They have sharp needles." + +Timmy: "Can we take it out of the deep hole?" + +Mommy: "No, we need to leave it there. It's happy in the hole." + +Timmy: "Okay, we will leave it there. Bye bye, cactus!" + +From that day on, Timmy would visit the cactus in the deep hole every day and say hello. The cactus was happy and Timmy was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla. He lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, the gorilla wanted some food. He went to a restaurant to eat. The waiter came to serve him. The gorilla was happy. + +The waiter was fair and kind. He gave the gorilla a big plate of bananas. The gorilla ate all the bananas and felt full. He thanked the waiter and went back to the jungle. His friends were happy to see him with a full tummy. They played together and had fun. The gorilla was glad he went to the restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play with his friends. One day, he saw a shiny red ball with spikes on it. He asked his mom if he could buy it, but his mom said they didn't have enough money. + +Timmy was persistent and didn't give up. He asked his mom every day if they could buy the ball. Finally, one day, his mom surprised him and said they had saved enough money to buy the ball. + +Timmy was so happy and ran to the park to show his friends. They all played with the ball and had so much fun. Timmy was grateful to his mom for buying him the ball and he promised to take good care of it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in the forest. One day, he saw a little rabbit who was very curious about everything. The rabbit asked the bear many questions about the trees, the flowers, and the birds. The bear was happy to answer all of the rabbit's questions. + +Suddenly, a fox came and started to fight with the bear. The bear was very strong and brave, but the fox was very sneaky and fast. The rabbit was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, the bear told the rabbit to go to a safe place and listen to a lecture about how to stay safe in the forest. + +After the fight, the bear and the rabbit became good friends. They would often go on adventures together and learn new things. The rabbit was no longer afraid because he knew how to stay safe in the forest. And the bear was happy to have a curious and smart friend like the rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big closet in her room where she kept all her toys. One day, Lily found a powerful toy car that she had never seen before. She was so happy to gain a new toy to play with. + +Lily played with her new toy car all day long. She drove it around her room and even outside in the garden. Her friends came to play with her and they loved the powerful toy car too. Lily was so happy that she gained a new toy that she could share with her friends. + +At night, Lily put her powerful toy car back in her closet with all her other toys. She knew that she had gained something special and she couldn't wait to play with it again the next day. And so, Lily went to sleep with a big smile on her face, dreaming of all the fun she would have with her powerful toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a big gym. It was very large and had lots of toys to play with. One day, a group of friends went to the gym to play. They had so much fun together! + +But then, one friend got sad because they couldn't find their favorite toy. The other friends wanted to help. They looked all over the gym, but they couldn't find the toy. + +Then, one friend had an idea. They decided to unite and look for the toy together. And guess what? They found it! The sad friend was so happy and they all played together with the toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to race each other. They all lined up and waited for someone to say "go". As soon as they heard it, they rushed as fast as they could. + +Lily was very fast and she loved the feeling of the wind in her hair. She loved the speed of running. But suddenly, one of her friends fell down and hurt herself. It was a terrible accident. Lily stopped running and helped her friend up. + +From that day on, Lily realized that it's not always about winning or being the fastest. It's important to be kind and help others when they need it. She still loved to run and feel the speed, but she also knew that being a good friend was more important. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his hoop. He would roll it down the street and try to catch it before it fell over. + +One day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich for lunch. But when Timmy took a bite, he made a face because it was smelly. He didn't like it at all. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend Sally came over to play. Sally loved to play with Timmy's hoop too. They played for a while, but then Sally had to go home. Timmy wanted to play more, so he decided to send his hoop to Sally's house. + +The next day, Sally came back to play with Timmy. She had a surprise for him - a yummy sandwich that her mom had made for him! Timmy was so happy and they played with the hoop all day long. Timmy learned that sometimes, sending things to others can bring good surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but one day it started to rain. Lily's mom told her to come inside and stay dry. Lily was miserable because she wanted to keep playing. + +Lily's mom set up a cozy spot for her on the couch with a soft blanket and some hot cocoa. Lily snuggled up and sipped her cocoa, feeling much better. Suddenly, she noticed that her lip was sore from the cold wind outside. She showed her mom, and her mom gave her some lip balm to make it feel better. + +Lily was happy again, even though she couldn't play outside. She felt warm and cozy inside, and her lip didn't hurt anymore. She thanked her mom for taking care of her and went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a giant orange ball and he wanted to play with it. But the ball was too big for him to carry. + +Suddenly, a big boy came and took the ball away from Timmy. Timmy was sad and cried a lot. But then, the big boy said sorry and asked Timmy to forgive him. Timmy forgave the big boy and they played together with the giant orange ball. + +After playing, the big boy said to Timmy, "You are a good friend. Let's play again tomorrow." Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, let's play again tomorrow." And they became friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. She had an old swing that she loved to play on, but it was getting rusty and old. One day, her dad said he was going to create something new for her to play on. + +Lily was so excited to see what her dad would create. She waited and waited, and finally, her dad called her outside. There, in the middle of the yard, was a brand new swing! It was shiny and bright, and Lily couldn't wait to try it out. + +She ran over to the swing and sat down. Her dad pushed her gently, and she swung back and forth. It was so much fun! Lily couldn't believe her dad had created something so wonderful just for her. From that day on, she played on her new swing every day, and she was always grateful to her dad for creating it for her. +Once upon a time, there was a crab. The crab had a heavy shell. One day, the crab wanted to go for a walk. So, the crab started to go. + +The crab walked on the sand. The sand was hot. The crab felt the heat on its feet. The crab saw a wave coming. The crab did not like the water. So, the crab went back to its home. + +The crab was happy to be home. The crab felt safe. The crab went to sleep in its heavy shell. And that was the end of the crab's walk. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Tim. Tim liked to run fast and play in the park. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. They played tag and ran around. Tim was very fast and he caught his friends quickly. + +After playing for a while, Tim saw a big slide in the park. He wanted to slide down it, but there were too many people waiting in line. So, Tim decided to wait patiently. Finally, it was his turn and he went down the slide very fast. It was so much fun! + +When Tim went home, he told his mom about his day at the park. He said he ran fast, played with his friends, and went down a big slide. His mom was happy that Tim had a good time in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma who was very intelligent. One day, they went for a car ride with their mommy. Emma helped Lily buckle her seatbelt in the car. + +Lily looked out of the window and saw a bird flying in the sky. She said to Emma, "I wish I could fly like a bird." Emma sighed and said, "I wish I could too, but we can't." + +Lily felt sad but then she looked at Emma and said, "You're so smart, Emma. Can you teach me how to fly?" Emma smiled and said, "No, but I can teach you how to dream about flying." From that day on, Lily dreamed about flying every night before she went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time for a nap. Timmy didn't want to take a nap, but his mom said he needed to rest. + +Timmy climbed into his bed and his mom put a soft cushion under his head. It was so comfy that Timmy fell asleep right away. When he woke up, he felt fine and ready to play again. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. They saw a group of kids playing with a ball. Timmy wanted to join in, but he was too short to reach the ball. His mom told him to raise his arms up high. Timmy did what his mom said and he was able to catch the ball. He felt so happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing baseball. One day, he went outside to play but it was raining. Timmy's baseball became wet and he didn't want to play with it anymore. + +Timmy's friend, Johnny, saw him and asked, "Why are you sad, Timmy?" + +"My baseball is wet and I can't play with it anymore," Timmy replied. + +Johnny said, "Don't worry, we can remove the water from your baseball. Let's use a towel!" + +So, Johnny got a towel and helped Timmy remove the water from his baseball. They were able to play again and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily put on her apron and asked her mommy, "Can I help you make cookies?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, you can help me mix the dough." Lily was so happy to help. She mixed and mixed until the dough was ready. + +Then, Lily's mommy opened the freezer and discovered a bag of icy chocolate chips. "Look, Lily, we have some icy chocolate chips to put in our cookies!" her mommy said. + +Lily was so excited to put the icy chocolate chips in the dough. She said, "I love making cookies with you, mommy!" +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. She saw a big bowl on the ground and wanted to play with it. But she was too small to lift it. + +Just then, her big brother Jack came outside. "Can you help me lift this bowl?" asked Lily. Jack said, "Sure, let me help you." Together, they lifted the bowl and put it on the table. + +Later that day, Lily and Jack were watching a scary movie. Lily was frightened by the monsters on the screen. But Jack said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I won't let anything bad happen to you." And Lily felt much better. + +The next day, Lily and Jack went back outside to play. But they saw something strange under the bowl. It was a little frog! Lily was so happy to find a new friend. And Jack said, "I'm glad we lifted that bowl yesterday. We let this little guy escape from being trapped." And Lily and Jack played with their new friend all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going to the park with his mommy. One day, Timmy's mommy told him they needed to go to the store to buy some important things for dinner. Timmy was excited to go on an adventure with his mommy. + +At the store, Timmy helped his mommy pick out some yummy food. But then, Timmy saw a candle and he wanted to touch it. His mommy told him not to touch it because it could burn him. Timmy listened to his mommy and didn't touch the candle. + +On the way home, Timmy saw a big pointy building. He asked his mommy what it was and she told him it was a skyscraper. Timmy thought it looked very cool and he pointed at it with excitement. + +When they got home, Timmy helped his mommy cook dinner. He was happy he listened to his mommy and didn't touch the candle. Timmy learned that listening to his mommy is very important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved magic and always dreamed of being a magician. One day, she saw a magic wand in a store and wanted to buy it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we pay for the magic wand? It's so nice!" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, but remember, we have to pay for things we want. We can't just take them." + +Lily learned that it's important to pay for things we want and not just take them. She was happy to have her magic wand and practiced her magic tricks every day. She even performed a magic show for her family and friends. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be responsible and pay for things we want. And with a little bit of magic, anything is possible! +Once upon a time, there was a big, thick forest. In the forest, there was a thief who liked to steal things from other animals. One day, the thief stole a shiny necklace from a kind rabbit. The rabbit was very sad and asked the other animals for help. + +All the animals decided to catch the thief. They searched the forest for a long time but could not find the thief. Finally, they saw the thief hiding behind a big tree. The thief tried to run away, but the animals caught him. The thief had to give back the necklace to the rabbit. + +After that, the thief promised to remain good and never steal again. The animals forgave him and they all became friends. From that day on, the thief helped the other animals in the forest and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in the ocean with his family and friends. One day, Fin saw a big, gray shark swimming towards him. Fin was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Fin remembered something his mom had told him. She said that when you're scared, you should order your thoughts and think of a plan. So, Fin ordered his thoughts and came up with a plan to swim away from the shark. + +Fin realized that it's important to stay calm and think clearly when you're scared. He learned that ordering your thoughts can help you make good decisions. And from that day on, Fin felt brave and confident in the big, beautiful ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. His fur was yellow and he had a loud roar. One day, he was walking in the forest and saw a branch on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and started playing with it. He tossed it up in the air and caught it with his paws. + +After a while, he got tired and wanted to take a nap. He looked for a tidy spot to rest. He found a cozy cave and went inside. He put the branch down and curled up to sleep. As he closed his eyes, he heard a loud noise outside. He woke up and roared to scare away any danger. But it was just a rabbit hopping by. The lion went back to sleep with the branch by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the park to have some fun. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to get there. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it right away. But when she got to the top, she saw that the slide was empty and no one was there. She felt sad and wanted to go back home. + +Suddenly, a little boy came up to her and asked, "Do you want to take turns going down the slide with me?" Lily was happy again and said yes. They had so much fun together and Lily learned that sometimes it's better to share and make new friends than to be alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, Lily's mommy made her toast, but it was burnt. Lily didn't like burnt toast, so she asked her mommy to make her a new one. + +Her mommy said, "Oh no! What should we do? We don't have any more bread." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I know! Let's solve the problem. We can go to the store and buy more bread." + +They went to the store and bought a new loaf of bread. Lily's mommy made her a fresh piece of toast and it was delicious. Soon, all of Lily's friends wanted to eat toast for breakfast too. Toast became very popular in their neighborhood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but one day the weather was very bad. It was raining a lot and the wind was very strong. Lily's mommy told her to stay inside, but she wanted to go outside and play anyway. + +Lily went outside and started playing with her toys. Suddenly, the wind blew very hard and her favorite toy flew away. She tried to catch it, but she couldn't. She got scared and started crying. + +Her mommy heard her crying and came to rescue her. She brought her inside and gave her a big hug. Lily was grateful to her mommy for rescuing her. But she was sad because she lost her favorite toy. + +The next day, when the weather was better, they went outside to look for the toy. Unfortunately, they couldn't find it. Lily was very sad, but her mommy told her they could buy a new one. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you mommy, I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a wide smile and loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom asked her to send a message to her grandma. Lily was excited to help her mom and asked how to do it. Her mom said, "We will use the phone to send the message to grandma." + +Lily picked up the phone and dialed her grandma's number. When her grandma answered, Lily said, "Hi grandma, I love you. Mommy wanted me to send you a message." Her grandma was happy to hear from Lily and said, "Thank you, sweetie. You have a big brain and are very smart!" + +Lily felt proud of herself and smiled even wider. She said goodbye to her grandma and hung up the phone. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom send messages to her loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and talking on her mommy's phone. One day, Lily's mommy had to go to work and left her phone on the table. + +Lily wanted to play with the phone, but she knew she wasn't supposed to. She felt ashamed because she knew it was wrong. But she couldn't resist the temptation and picked up the phone to play with it. + +Suddenly, Lily accidentally dropped the phone and it broke into pieces. She was so surprised and didn't know what to do. She tried to put the phone back together, but it was too late. + +When Lily's mommy came home, she saw the broken phone and was upset. Lily felt even more ashamed and knew she had to tell the truth. She told her mommy what happened and apologized. Her mommy forgave her and they hugged. From that day on, Lily knew not to play with things she wasn't supposed to. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sausages. One day, Timmy's mom cooked him a big, strong sausage for breakfast. Timmy was very happy and ate it all up. + +After breakfast, Timmy went to play with his toys. He was playing with his favorite toy car when his little sister came into the room. She wanted to play too, but Timmy didn't want to share his toys. He said, "No! This is mine!" and pushed his sister. + +His sister got upset and started crying. Timmy felt bad and wanted to make her feel better. He remembered the sausage his mom made and said, "Hey! Let's go eat the sausage together!" His sister stopped crying and smiled. + +As they were walking to the kitchen, Timmy accidentally dropped the sausage on the floor. His sister started crying again. Timmy felt even worse than before. He said, "I'm sorry. Let's go ask mom to make us another sausage." + +They went to their mom and asked for another sausage. Their mom smiled and said, "Of course! But you have to share it this time." Timmy and his sister both smiled and said, "Okay!" They learned that sharing is important and that dropping things happens sometimes, but it's okay as long as you try to make it right. +Once upon a time, there was a train on a rail. The train was very busy because it had many passengers. The passengers were happy because they were going to a party. + +One of the passengers was a clown. He liked to joke and make people laugh. He told a funny joke and everyone laughed. The clown was happy because he made everyone happy. + +Suddenly, the train stopped. There was a problem with the rail. The passengers were worried because they didn't want to be late for the party. But the clown had an idea. He made another joke and everyone laughed again. The passengers forgot about the problem with the rail and were happy again. + +Finally, the train started moving again and the passengers arrived at the party on time. They all thanked the clown for making them laugh and forget about their worries. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food and always bought treats from the vendor on the corner. One day, she had a dream about the vendor's delicious cupcakes. In her dream, she ate all the cupcakes she wanted and they tasted so good! + +The next day, Lily ran to the vendor's cart to buy some cupcakes. She told the vendor about her dream and how much she loved his delicious cupcakes. The vendor smiled and gave her an extra cupcake for free. Lily was so happy and thanked the vendor. + +From that day on, Lily would always dream about the vendor's delicious cupcakes and would visit him every week to buy some. She was so grateful to have such a kind vendor in her neighborhood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to a big river. The river was very wide and the water was moving fast. Lily thought it would be fun to play in the river. + +She jumped in and started to swim, but the water was too strong. She couldn't swim back to the shore. She started to think that she was in trouble. Suddenly, she saw a bright light in the distance. It was a boat coming towards her. + +The boat rescued Lily and took her back to the shore. She was safe and happy. She learned that playing in the river can be dangerous and she should always be careful. From that day on, Lily never went in the river alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy pigeon named Pippin. Pippin loved to sleep all day and never wanted to fly or play with his pigeon friends. One sunny day, Pippin's friends came to visit him and asked him to come play with them. But Pippin just wanted to sleep and said, "No, I don't want to play. I just want to rest." + +Pippin's friends were sad and wanted to know why he was always so lazy. Pippin replied, "I don't know, I just like to sleep." But one of his friends said, "Pippin, you should listen to us. We want to have fun with you. Sleeping all day is no fun!" + +Pippin thought about it and realized his friends were right. He decided to get up and play with them. They flew around and played games together. Pippin had so much fun that he didn't even feel tired anymore. From that day on, Pippin was no longer a lazy pigeon and he listened to his friends when they wanted to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with a big ceiling. The ceiling was so high that Timmy felt very small. But Timmy was a humble boy and he didn't mind. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a present. It was a toy car! Timmy was so happy and he played with it all day. He even drove it up and down the walls, pretending it was driving on the ceiling. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work. Timmy wanted to give his dad a hug, so he ran over to him and gave him a big hug. Timmy's dad was so happy to see his son and he gave Timmy a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big, thick mustache. He loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, he kicked the ball so hard that it went over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. + +The neighbor was a little girl who loved to play with dolls. She saw the ball and wanted to play with it, but she couldn't reach it because it was too high. She asked the man with the mustache if he could help her. + +The man said, "Sure, I'll get it for you." He climbed over the fence and got the ball. The little girl said, "Thank you, mister. Your mustache is so cool!" The man smiled and said, "Thank you, little girl. I like it too." They became friends and played soccer together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. He would run and jump and catch a ball with his dad. One day, Timmy saw a big truck carrying salt. He asked his dad, "What is that white stuff?" His dad said, "That's salt. It makes things taste good." + +Later that day, Timmy and his dad went to the beach. Timmy tried to build a sandcastle, but the sand was too dry. His dad said, "Let's go get some saltwater." Timmy didn't understand why they needed saltwater, but he followed his dad to the ocean. His dad scooped up some water in a bucket and poured it on the sand. The saltwater made the sand strong and Timmy was able to build a big sandcastle. + +Timmy was so happy that he caught a big wave and rode it all the way back to shore. He was tired but proud of his strong sandcastle. As they walked back to the car, Timmy said, "Today was the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball in the park. He would throw it high and run to catch it. One day, Timmy's ball went into the bushes and he couldn't find it. He felt frustrated and sad. + +Then, Timmy saw a man with a big stick. The man was using the stick to pick up trash in the park. Timmy asked the man if he could use the stick to find his ball. The man said yes and Timmy was happy. + +Timmy and the man looked in the bushes and found the ball. Timmy was so happy that he wanted to pitch the ball to the man. The man caught the ball and threw it back to Timmy. They played together for a while and then said goodbye. Timmy went home feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, Timmy's mommy was washing dishes and Timmy wanted to help. Timmy took a dish and started washing it. He did a great job! + +Suddenly, Timmy's mommy started choking on some food. Timmy knew he had to save her! He ran to his daddy and told him what happened. Daddy came running and saved mommy by giving her the Heimlich maneuver. Timmy felt so proud that he was able to help save his mommy. + +From that day on, Timmy helped his mommy with the dishes every day. He knew that even though washing dishes wasn't very exciting, he was helping his mommy and that felt great! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his mommy and daddy. He liked playing in the sand and jumping in the waves. + +One day, Timmy and his family went to the beach. They saw a group of kids playing with toys and having fun. Timmy wanted to play with them, but he was shy. + +His mommy said, "Why don't you go say hello and ask if you can play with them?" + +Timmy was nervous, but he went over and said, "Hi, can I play with you guys?" + +The kids said, "Sure! We're playing a game. Can you guess what it is?" + +Timmy organized his thoughts and said, "Is it a game where we wave our arms and jump in the waves?" + +The kids laughed and said, "No, but that sounds like fun too! We're playing with these toys. Come join us!" + +Timmy felt happy and joined the other kids to play. He realized that sometimes it's okay to guess and make mistakes, because it can lead to new friends and fun experiences. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear named Teddy. One morning, Lily woke up and went to the kitchen to eat breakfast. She saw a yogurt in the fridge and asked her mom if she could have it. + +"Mommy, can I have the yogurt please?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. Here you go," her mom replied. + +Lily ate the yogurt and then went to play with Teddy. "Teddy, did you know that yogurt is yummy?" she said to her teddy bear. Teddy didn't reply, but Lily knew he was listening. + +Later that day, Lily and Teddy went to the park to play. They saw a cute puppy running around. "Look, Teddy! That puppy is so cute!" Lily exclaimed. Teddy agreed and they played with the puppy for a while before going back home. + +From then on, Lily always made sure to have yogurt for breakfast because she knew it was yummy. And she also loved playing with Teddy and seeing cute animals at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and accidentally stubbed her toe on a rock. + +"Ouch!" cried Lily. + +"Are you okay, sweetie?" asked her mom. + +"Yes, but my toe hurts," replied Lily. + +Her mom picked her up and carried her for a little while, but then Lily said, "I want to walk by myself. I'm independent!" + +So, Lily took a deep breath and stepped carefully on her sore toe. She walked slowly, but proudly, all the way home. And when they got back, her mom gave her a big hug and a band-aid for her toe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to smell the pretty roses in her garden. One day, she saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. She was sad and went to her mom. Her mom said, "Let's spend the day together and have fun!" + +So, they went to the park and played on the swings. Lily's mom told her stories about intelligent animals like monkeys and elephants. They also had a picnic and ate yummy sandwiches. After that, they went back home and saw that a new rose had bloomed in their garden. Lily was happy and smelled the rose. She realized that spending time with her mom was better than catching butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a lion named Leo who lived in nature. Leo was very big and had a loud roar. One day, Leo met a monkey named Max. Max was very small and had a thoughtful look on his face. + +Leo asked Max, "Why do you look so thoughtful?" + +Max replied, "I am sad because the trees are being cut down and my home is being destroyed." + +Leo was angry to hear this and let out a loud roar. He said, "I will protect your home and nature. No one will harm it!" + +From that day on, Leo and Max became friends and worked together to protect nature. They roared loudly whenever they saw someone trying to harm it. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help set the table for dinner. + +Lily went to get the plates and the forks, but she forgot to bring the knives. "Mommy, I forgot the knives!" she said. + +"It's okay, Lily. I'll get them," said her mommy. + +When they finished setting the table, they sat down to eat. Lily's mommy had made her favorite food - spaghetti with white sauce. Lily loved it! + +As they ate, Lily's mommy asked her, "Did you have fun playing with your dolls today?" + +"Yes, mommy. I played with my white dress doll," said Lily. + +"That sounds like fun," said her mommy. + +After dinner, Lily helped her mommy clean up. She made sure to put the knives away safely so no one would get hurt. Then, she went to bed with her teddy bear, happy and tired from a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety had a beautiful wing that she was very proud of. One day, Tweety was flying in the sky when she saw a little girl crying. Tweety asked the girl, "Why are you crying?" + +The little girl said, "I lost my toy and I can't find it." + +Tweety said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it." So, Tweety flew around and searched for the toy. Finally, she found it in a peaceful garden. The little girl was very happy and thanked Tweety for her help. + +The moral of the story is that if you help others, you will find peace and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny had soft brown fur that he loved to keep clean by rolling in the grass. One day, Benny met a little squirrel named Sammy. + +Sammy was confused because he couldn't find his acorns. "Where did my acorns go?" Sammy asked Benny. + +Benny thought for a moment and then said, "Maybe you forgot where you put them. Let's look together!" + +So, Benny and Sammy searched high and low for Sammy's acorns. They looked under rocks, in trees, and even in the river. Finally, they found the acorns in a little hole in the ground. + +Sammy was so happy and he said to Benny, "Thank you for helping me find my acorns. You are a good friend!" + +Benny smiled and said, "I'm happy to help. Friends always keep each other happy." And they both went on their way with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to gather flowers in the meadow near her house. One day, she saw a butterfly with beautiful wings and tried to catch it. But the butterfly flew away. + +Lily went to her grandpa and said, "Grandpa, I want to catch the butterfly, but it flew away." Her grandpa smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will make a butterfly net." + +They went to the garage and found a stick and some string. Grandpa helped Lily tie the string to the stick and they made a net. They went back to the meadow and Lily tapped the net gently on the flowers. Suddenly, the butterfly flew into the net. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, grandpa. You are the best." Grandpa smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. But remember, we must be gentle with nature. It can be harsh if we don't take care of it." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him, "What do you want to do this week?" Timmy replied, "I want to play with my toys like normal." + +Timmy's mom said, "That's a great idea! But you also have to eat your vegetables and take a bath." Timmy replied, "I don't want to take a bath, it's not normal." + +His mom said, "Taking a bath is normal and important for staying clean and healthy. You have to do it." Timmy sighed and said, "Okay, I will take a bath." + +Later that week, Timmy was playing with his toys when his friend came over. His friend asked, "What are you doing today?" Timmy replied, "I'm playing with my toys like normal." His friend said, "That's cool! Can I play too?" Timmy said, "Of course! Let's play together." + +And so, Timmy and his friend played with their toys happily for the rest of the week, having lots of fun and staying clean by taking their baths. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful garden filled with flowers and trees. The sun shone brightly, and the birds chirped happily. In the garden, there was a small ant who loved to explore. + +One day, the ant found a big piece of cake. It smelled sweet and delicious, but the ant knew it was not good for him. He tried to resist the temptation, but it was too hard. He took a small bite, then another, and another. + +Soon, the ant felt sick and tired. He realized that resisting the cake would have been the best choice. From that day on, the ant learned to be more careful and resist things that were not good for him. +Once upon a time, there was a big red lion. He lived in a jungle with lots of trees and plants. The lion liked to hunt for food and take naps in the sun. + +One day, the lion found a shiny rock. He wanted to keep it safe, so he put it in a special place called a store. The store was like a big box with lots of other things inside. + +The lion felt happy knowing his shiny rock was safe in the store. He roared loudly to show his joy. From that day on, the lion would visit his store often to check on his shiny rock and make sure it was still there. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear. The bear had soft fur that felt nice to touch. One day, the bear wanted to go for a walk in the forest. But the bear was feeling slow and tired. + +As the bear walked, it saw a little rabbit hopping by. The rabbit had fluffy fur too. The bear wanted to play with the rabbit, but it was too slow to catch up. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a loud noise. It was a group of birds singing in the trees. The bear wanted to sing with them, but it didn't know the words. So, the bear just listened and enjoyed the beautiful music. Eventually, the bear felt better and continued its slow walk through the forest, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she saw a postman walking down the street. He had a big bag of letters and packages. Lily waved and said "Hello!" + +The postman smiled and said "Welcome!" He gave Lily a letter to give to her mom. Lily ran inside and gave the letter to her mom. But when her mom opened the letter, she made a face. "Ew, this letter is smelly!" she said. + +Lily remembered the postman's bag and wondered if it was the source of the smell. The next day, when she saw the postman again, she asked him if his bag was smelly. The postman laughed and said, "Yes, sometimes it is! But that's because I have to carry all kinds of things in it. Thank you for asking!" From then on, Lily always waved to the postman and said "Welcome!" when she saw him. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals. They were friends and they loved to play together. One day, they decided to order some pizza for lunch. The pizza delivery man came and they all got very excited. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and they got scared. It was just thunder, but they didn't know that. They all huddled together and one of them said, "I don't like loud noises, they make me scared." Another friend said, "Don't worry, we're all here together. We'll protect each other." + +After the storm passed, they all sat down to eat their pizza. They talked and laughed and had a great time. They realized that even when they were scared, they could always count on each other. From that day on, they were even closer friends and always ordered pizza together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. He would dribble the ball and shoot it into the hoop. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her cook dinner. Timmy didn't want to stop playing basketball, but he knew he had to help his mom. So, he put down his basketball and went to the kitchen. + +While they were cooking, Timmy's mom asked him how his day was. "It was great! I played basketball with my friends," Timmy replied. + +After dinner, Timmy went back outside to play basketball with his friends. But while he was playing, he tripped and fell. He hit his head and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy's mom was very worried and wished he had stayed inside to help her cook instead of playing basketball. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to help his mom and be careful when playing basketball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite doll that she loved to play with every day. One day, while playing with her doll, she heard a loud noise outside her window. She became fearful and asked her mom, "What's that sound?" + +Her mom replied, "It's just the wind blowing the leaves around. Don't be afraid, I'll lead you outside to see." + +Lily grabbed her doll and followed her mom outside. They saw the leaves blowing in the wind and Lily's fear went away. She was happy to have her mom lead her outside to see what was making the noise. They went back inside and Lily continued to play with her doll, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a charming forest. One day, while the birdie was flying, it got trapped in a cage. The birdie felt sad and scared because it couldn't fly anymore. It wanted to go back to its home in the charming forest. + +Luckily, a kind boy saw the birdie in the cage and he wanted to help. He paused for a moment to think of a way to free the birdie. He found the key to the cage and opened it. The birdie was so happy to be free and it flew back to its home in the charming forest. + +The boy felt happy too because he helped the birdie. He learned that it's important to help others when they need it. And the birdie was happy to be back in its home, where it could fly free and sing songs all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful flower with a delicious smell. She picked it and brought it home to show her mom. + +As she walked into the house, she saw her dad sitting on the couch. He had a big smile on his face and said, "Lily, do you want to hear a joke?" Lily giggled and said yes. Her dad told her a silly joke and they both laughed. + +After they finished laughing, Lily ran to her mom and gave her a big hug. She showed her the flower and said, "Mom, it smells delicious!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm so glad you found such a beautiful flower, Lily." + +Later that night, Lily's mom put the flower in a vase on the kitchen table. Lily saw it and remembered the joke her dad told her. She giggled to herself and gave her mom another hug. From that day on, every time Lily saw the flower, she remembered the funny joke and it made her smile. +Ben and Lily wanted to play with the big ball. The big ball was on top of the hill. The hill was very high and steep. Ben and Lily knew it was dangerous to climb the hill, but they wanted the big ball very much. + +They decided to try to climb the hill together. They held hands and started to walk up the hill. They were careful not to slip or fall. They said to each other, "We can do it. We can succeed." + +They were almost at the top of the hill when they saw a big dog. The big dog was angry and barked loudly. The big dog ran towards them and showed its teeth. Ben and Lily were scared and let go of each other. They tried to run away, but it was too late. + +The big dog bit Ben on his leg and made him cry. Lily screamed and threw a rock at the big dog. The rock hit the big dog on its head and made it angry. The big dog chased Lily and bit her on her arm and made her cry. + +Ben and Lily were hurt and sad. They did not get the big ball. They did not succeed. They learned a hard lesson. They should not have climbed the hill. It was too dangerous. They should have listened to their mom and dad. They should have played with their own toys. They should have stayed away from the big dog. They wished they could go back in time and change their choice. But they could not. They had to face the consequences. They had to go to the hospital and get stitches. They had to say sorry to their mom and dad. They had to miss their favorite show and their ice cream. They had to stay in bed and rest. They had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They shared their toys and snacks and helped each other. + +One day, they saw a big hill in the park. It was covered with mist. Lily wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. Ben did not want to go. He said it was too far and too scary. + +Lily and Ben disagreed. Lily said, "Come on, Ben, it will be fun. We can have an adventure. Maybe we will find a treasure or a fairy." Ben said, "No, Lily, it will be dangerous. We might get lost or hurt. Maybe there are monsters or snakes." + +Lily and Ben argued. They both thought they were right. They got angry and sad. They stopped being friends and went their own ways. + +Lily climbed the hill by herself. She was brave and curious. She wanted to see new things. But when she got to the top, she was disappointed. There was nothing on the other side but more mist and more hills. She felt lonely and cold. She wished Ben was with her. + +Ben stayed at the bottom of the hill. He was careful and cautious. He wanted to be safe and comfortable. But when he looked around, he was bored. There was nothing to do but watch the mist and the hills. He felt sorry and dull. He wished Lily was with him. + +Lily and Ben realized they had made a mistake. They missed each other. They wanted to be friends again. They ran back to the middle of the hill. They hugged and said sorry. They said, "We should not disagree so much. We should listen and respect each other. We should be reliable and loyal to each other. We can have different ideas and still be friends." + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They understood that friendship is more important than being right. They decided to play together in the park again. They were happy and glad. They were best friends. +Sara and Ben love to go to the park with their mom. They like to swing, slide and run on the grass. One day, they saw a big blackboard near the sandbox. It had many colors of chalk and a sponge. + +"Look, mom, a blackboard!" Sara said. "Can we draw on it?" + +"Sure, sweetie, you can draw anything you want," mom said. "But be careful not to make a mess." + +Sara and Ben ran to the blackboard and picked up some chalk. Sara drew a flower, a sun and a butterfly. Ben drew a car, a rocket and a dinosaur. They had fun making different shapes and sounds. + +Then, they saw a girl with a tutu and a tiara. She was dancing on the stage next to the blackboard. She was graceful and beautiful. She twirled, jumped and spun. + +"Wow, she is a princess!" Sara said. "She dances so well!" + +"Can we dance with her?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe, but you have to ask her nicely," mom said. + +Sara and Ben put down their chalk and walked to the stage. They smiled and said hello to the girl. + +"Hi, we are Sara and Ben. We like your dance. Can we dance with you?" Sara asked. + +The girl smiled back and said yes. She taught them some moves and they followed her. They danced together and had fun. Mom watched them and clapped. + +They all became friends and played until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and hugged. Sara and Ben thanked the girl for the dance. They took their chalk and sponge and cleaned the blackboard. They left it nice and clean for the next kids. + +They went back to mom and held her hand. They walked to the car and waved to the park. They had a great day. +Ben liked to work with his dad. His dad had a big desk with many papers and a machine that made stamps. Ben wanted to help his dad make stamps. He asked his dad if he could use the machine. + +His dad said yes, but only if he was careful. He showed Ben how to put a paper in the machine and press a button. Then the machine made a stamp on the paper. Ben thought it was fun. He wanted to make more stamps. + +He put another paper in the machine and pressed the button. But nothing happened. He pressed the button again and again. Still nothing. He looked at the machine. It had a red light and a strange noise. Ben was troubled. He did not know what to do. He thought he broke the machine. + +He called his dad. His dad came and saw the machine. He was not angry. He smiled and hugged Ben. He said the machine was not broken. It just needed more ink. He opened the machine and put a new ink bottle inside. Then he closed the machine and pressed the button. The machine made a stamp again. + +Ben was happy. He said sorry to his dad. His dad said it was okay. He said he was proud of Ben for trying to work with him. He said he loved Ben very much. He gave Ben a paper with a stamp that said "Best Helper". Ben smiled and hugged his dad. He put the paper on the wall. He liked to work with his dad. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a big dog named Spot who was very friendly and strong. One day, they decided to go for a walk with Spot and their mom. + +"Can I hold the lead, mom?" Ben asked. He wanted to feel like he was in charge of Spot. + +"OK, but be careful. Spot is very fast and he likes to chase squirrels," mom said. She gave Ben the lead, which was a long rope that was tied to Spot's collar. + +Lily was a bit jealous of Ben. She wanted to hold the lead too. She thought of a plan to get it from him. She pretended to be hurt and cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My thumb hurts!" Lily said. She held her thumb in her mouth and made a sad face. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" Ben asked. He was worried about his sister. He let go of the lead and ran to her. + +"Let me see your thumb," mom said. She took Lily's hand and looked at her thumb. It looked fine to her. She did not see any cut or bruise. + +"Lily, are you sure your thumb hurts?" mom asked. She had a feeling that Lily was not telling the truth. + +Lily felt guilty. She knew she had lied to get the lead from Ben. She saw that Spot had run away with the lead and was chasing a squirrel. She was afraid that Spot would get lost or hurt. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I lied. My thumb is OK. I just wanted to hold the lead," Lily said. She took her thumb out of her mouth and hugged Ben. + +"It's OK, Lily. I forgive you. But you should not lie. It's not nice. And it's not original. You should be yourself," Ben said. He hugged Lily back. + +Mom smiled. She was glad that Ben and Lily made up. She whistled for Spot, who came back with the lead and the squirrel. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. + +"Good boy, Spot. You are a very original dog. And you have a very big thumb," mom said. She pointed to Spot's paw, which had a big pad that looked like a thumb. + +Ben, Lily, and Spot laughed. They continued their walk in the park, taking turns to hold the lead. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot of new words. +Sara was a shy girl who liked to dream. She dreamed of having a friend who would play with her and listen to her stories. She did not like to talk to the other kids at school, because they were loud and mean. + +One day, Sara went to the farm with her class. She saw many animals, like pigs, chickens, and horses. But her favorite was the cow. The cow was big and brown, with soft eyes and a wet nose. Sara wanted to pet the cow, but she was afraid to go near it. + +"Hello, cow," Sara whispered from behind a fence. "You are very pretty. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The cow looked at Sara and mooed softly. It walked towards her and stuck its head over the fence. Sara reached out her hand and touched the cow's fur. It was warm and smooth. The cow licked Sara's hand with its tongue. Sara giggled. + +"Thank you, cow," Sara said. "You are very nice. I like you a lot. Can I tell you a secret?" + +The cow nodded and mooed again. Sara leaned closer and whispered in the cow's ear. + +"I like to dream. I dream of flying in the sky, and swimming in the sea, and going to the moon. Do you like to dream, too?" + +The cow smiled and nodded. It closed its eyes and snuggled with Sara. Sara felt happy and safe. She closed her eyes and dreamed with the cow. They were the best of friends. +Tommy loved to look at the moon at night. He liked how it was big and bright and round. He wondered what it was like to go there and play. He asked his mom, "Can I go to the moon someday?" + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "Maybe when you are older, you can go to the moon. But for now, you can dream about it. Dreams are like stories in your head. You can dream anything you want." + +Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will dream about the moon tonight." He kissed his mom goodnight and went to his bed. He closed his eyes and thought about the moon. + +In his dream, he saw a rocket. It was big and shiny and made a loud noise. He climbed inside and put on a helmet. He pushed a button and the rocket flew up, up, up. He looked out the window and saw the stars. They were small and sparkly and many. He said, "Wow, this is great!" + +Soon, he reached the moon. He opened the door and jumped out. He felt very light and bouncy. He saw rocks and craters and dust. He said, "Hello, moon!" He ran and jumped and rolled. He had fun. He saw a flag and a car. He said, "Someone was here before me. Maybe they will come back and play with me." + +He heard a voice. It was his mom. She said, "Tommy, wake up. It's morning. Time to get up." Tommy opened his eyes and saw his mom. He said, "Mom, I had a great dream. I went to the moon and played. It was fun." + +His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a wonderful dream. I'm glad you enjoyed it. But now, it's time to get ready for the day. Maybe you can tell me more about your dream later." + +Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I love you." He got out of his bed and followed his mom. He looked out the window and saw the sun. He said, "Goodbye, moon. See you again tonight." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods behind their house. They have a big tree that they pretend is their castle. They use sticks and stones to make swords and shields. + +One day, they find an axe in the woods. It is shiny and sharp. Tom wants to play with it. He says, "Look, Sam, I found a new sword. It is better than yours. I can chop the tree with it." + +Sam is scared. He says, "No, Tom, that is not a sword. That is an axe. It is dangerous. You can hurt yourself or the tree. Put it down." + +Tom does not listen. He is playful. He swings the axe at the tree. He makes a loud noise. He says, "Ha, ha, I am the king of the castle. You are the enemy. I will chop you too." + +Sam is angry. He says, "Stop, Tom, stop. You are not the king. You are being mean. You are ruining our game. Give me the axe." + +Tom does not want to give the axe. He says, "No, Sam, no. It is mine. I found it. You are jealous. Go away." + +Sam tries to take the axe from Tom. They fight. They push each other. They fall to the ground. The axe flies out of Tom's hand. It lands on a rock. It breaks. + +Tom and Sam are shocked. They look at the broken axe. They look at each other. They are sad. They say, "Oh, no, what have we done? We broke the axe. We hurt the tree. We spoiled our game. We are sorry." + +They hug each other. They say, "We are sorry. We love each other. We are brothers. We will not fight again. We will not play with dangerous things. We will be careful." + +They leave the axe in the woods. They go back to their house. They tell their mom what happened. She is glad they are safe. She is proud they are sorry. She hugs them. She says, "I love you, Tom and Sam. You are good boys. You learned a lesson. Now, let's have some cookies." +Lily was a stubborn girl. She did not like to listen to her mom and dad. She wanted to do what she wanted to do. One day, she saw a big step outside her house. She wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Lily, stay here with me. The step is too high for you. You might fall and hurt yourself," her mom said. + +"No, I want to go. I can do it. I am big and strong," Lily said. She ran away from her mom and went to the step. + +She tried to climb the step, but it was slippery and hard. She lost her balance and fell down. She scraped her knee and cried. + +"Lily, are you okay? I told you to stay with me. Why did you not listen?" her mom said. She ran to Lily and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was stubborn. I wanted to see what was on the other side. But it was not fun. It was scary and painful. I should have listened to you. You know what is best for me," Lily said. + +Her mom kissed her and bandaged her knee. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you are not hurt badly. Next time, please stay with me and be careful. The step is not a toy. It is a danger. There are many other things you can do that are fun and safe. I love you, Lily." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom. I will stay with you and be careful. I learned my lesson. The step is not worth it." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents. They know what is good for you. Be careful and stay away from danger. +Lily was a purple cat who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite one was a ball of yarn. She would roll it, chase it, and scratch it all day long. She was very happy with her owner, who gave her food and cuddles. + +One day, a new cat came to the house. His name was Max, and he was black and white. He was very curious and wanted to explore everything. He saw Lily's ball of yarn and decided to play with it. He took it from Lily and ran away. + +Lily was very angry. She ran after Max and said, "Give me back my yarn! It is mine, not yours!" + +Max did not listen. He said, "No, it is mine now. I like it. It is fun and soft." + +Lily and Max started to fight. They hissed and scratched and bit each other. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Their owner heard them and came to see what was wrong. He saw them fighting over the ball of yarn and said, "Stop it, both of you! You are being very naughty and rude. You have to share and be nice to each other. You are both my cats and I love you." + +He took the ball of yarn and gave each cat a half. He said, "Here, you can both have some yarn. But you have to play together and not fight. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Max looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "Yes, we can do that. We are sorry, owner. We will be good cats." + +They both thanked their owner and started to play with their yarn. They learned to share and be friends. They were happy with their owner, who gave them food and cuddles. +Lily liked to visit her dad at his work. He worked in a big lab with many machines and tools. He made things that helped people and animals. Lily thought he was very impressive. + +One day, Lily went to the lab with her dad. She saw a big robot that looked like a dog. It had shiny metal fur and bright eyes. It could run and jump and bark. Lily wanted to play with it. + +She ran to the robot and hugged it. The robot wagged its tail and licked her face. Lily giggled and threw a ball for it. The robot chased the ball and brought it back. They had fun together. + +But then, the robot saw a red button on the wall. It was curious and pressed it with its paw. The button made a loud noise and a lot of smoke. The machines in the lab started to beep and flash. Lily and the robot were scared. + +Lily's dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. He saw the smoke and the robot and Lily. He was angry and worried. He shouted, "Stop! Stop! What did you do?" + +He ran to the button and turned it off. He checked the machines and the robot. He made sure they were not broken. He hugged Lily and the robot. He was glad they were not hurt. + +He said, "Lily, you should not play with the robot. It is not a toy. It is a very important project. It can do many things, but it does not know everything. You have to be careful in the lab. It is not a place for games." + +Lily felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I did not know. The robot was so cute and friendly. I wanted to be its friend. I did not mean to make trouble." + +Her dad smiled and said, "I know, Lily. I love you. And I love the robot too. It is very impressive. But it needs more training. Maybe next time, we can play with it outside. Would you like that?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, dad. I would like that. Can we go now?" + +Her dad said, "Yes, Lily. We can go now. But first, let's clean up the mess." + +They cleaned up the smoke and the mess. They said goodbye to the robot and the lab. They went home and had a nice dinner. Lily told her mom about her adventure. She said, "I learned a lot today. The lab is very impressive. But the robot is more impressive. And dad is the most impressive of all." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a big jug of water and some cups. They can pour water from the jug into the cups and drink it. + +"Can I have some water, please?" Mia asks Tom. + +"Sure, here you go," Tom says. He gives Mia a cup and pours some water from the jug. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very nice," Mia says. She drinks the water and smiles. + +They play some more. They run and jump and laugh. They are very happy. + +But then, they smell something bad. They look around and see a big dog. The dog is smelly. He has mud and dirt on his fur. He sees the jug of water and runs to it. + +"Hey, that's our water!" Tom shouts. He tries to stop the dog, but the dog is too fast. He knocks over the jug and spills the water. He licks the water from the ground and makes a loud noise. + +"Go away, dog! You are smelly and mean!" Mia cries. She is sad and angry. She wants to drink more water, but there is none left. + +The dog does not listen. He wags his tail and barks. He thinks the water is for him. He does not know how to share. + +Tom and Mia are not happy. They do not like the dog. They want him to leave. They look for something to scare him away. + +They see a stick. They pick it up and wave it at the dog. They make loud noises and say, "Shoo, shoo, go away!" + +The dog is scared. He does not like the stick. He runs away from Tom and Mia. He does not want to play with them. + +Tom and Mia are glad. They have the garden to themselves again. They hug each other and say, "We are friends. We know how to share." + +They look for another jug of water. They hope it is not smelly. They want to drink it and play some more. They are happy again. +A boy named Tom had long hair. He liked his long hair. He did not want to cut it. His mom and dad said he had to cut it. They said long hair was not good for boys. They said he would look better with short hair. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a girl with long hair. She had a red ribbon in her hair. She was playing with a ball. Tom wanted to play with her. He ran to her and said, "Hi, I like your hair. Can I play with you?" + +The girl looked at him and said, "No, you can't. You are a boy. Boys don't have long hair. Boys have short hair. You are silly. Go away." + +Tom felt sad. He did not understand why the girl did not like him. He liked his long hair. He thought it was pretty. He went back to his mom and said, "Mom, why don't girls like me? Why do they say I am silly?" + +His mom hugged him and said, "Tom, some girls are mean. They don't know how to be nice. They don't know that boys can have long hair too. They don't know that you are a good boy. You are not silly. You are smart and kind and brave." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love my long hair too. I don't want to cut it." + +His mom said, "I love you too, Tom. I love your long hair too. You don't have to cut it. You can keep it as long as you want. But you have to take care of it. You have to wash it and comb it and tie it. You have to be proud of it. You have to show the world that you are a boy with long hair and you are happy." + +Tom nodded and said, "I will, mom. I will take care of my long hair. I will be proud of it. I will show the world that I am a boy with long hair and I am happy." + +The moral value of the story is to be yourself and not let others judge you by your appearance. The narrative uses foreshadowing or setup and payoff by introducing the conflict between Tom and his parents about his long hair, and then resolving it by showing how Tom finds acceptance and confidence with his mom's support. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Sara has a new cell. It is pink and shiny. It can make sounds and show pictures. Sara loves her cell. + +One day, Ben comes to Sara's house. He sees her cell. He wants to play with it. He asks Sara, "Can I have your cell?" + +Sara says, "No, this is my cell. I received it from my mom. It is special. You can play with other toys." + +Ben is angry. He thinks Sara is not generous. He waits until Sara is not looking. He grabs her cell and runs away. + +Sara sees Ben running with her cell. She cries. She runs after him. She shouts, "Give me back my cell! That is not nice!" + +Ben does not listen. He runs faster. He does not see the car coming. The car hits Ben. Ben falls down. The cell breaks. Sara and the car driver are shocked. They run to Ben. Ben is hurt. He bleeds. He cries. He says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I'm sorry." + +Sara is sad. She says, "I'm sorry, too, Ben. I'm sorry." +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. + +"Look, Sara, I made a big pie for you!" Tom said, holding a muddy lump. + +"Thank you, Tom, it looks yummy!" Sara said, pretending to eat it. + +But then they heard a loud boom. It was thunder. They saw a bright flash. It was lightning. They felt big drops of water. It was rain. + +"Quick, Sara, we have to go inside!" Tom said, grabbing her hand. + +They ran to the house, but they forgot their mud pies. They left them on the grass. + +The rain poured and poured. It washed away the mud pies. It made the garden wet and muddy. + +Sara and Tom were sad. They liked their mud pies. They wished they had covered them with something. + +"Next time, we should cover our pies with leaves or stones," Sara said. + +"Yes, or we should bring them inside," Tom said. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to take care of their things. They learned to cover them when it rains. They learned to be ready for the evening. The evening can be wet or dry. They did not know what it would be. +Sara and Ben were very happy to go to Grandma's house for the weekend. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They said goodbye to Mom and Dad and got in the car with Grandma. + +On the way, they saw many things: cows, trees, flowers, birds. Sara and Ben liked to point and name them. Grandma smiled and told them stories. They had fun in the car. + +When they arrived, Grandma showed them their room. It was cozy and bright. Sara and Ben unpacked their bags and put their things in the drawers and shelves. They found a surprise: Grandma had left them a big jar of cookies on the table. They thanked Grandma and took a cookie each. + +As they ate their cookies, they heard a noise. It was coming from the window. They looked and saw an enormous beetle crawling on the glass. It was shiny and black, with long antennae and legs. Sara and Ben were curious and scared. They wanted to see it closer, but they did not want to touch it. + +They called Grandma and showed her the beetle. Grandma was not afraid. She said it was a harmless bug that liked to visit sometimes. She opened the window and gently picked up the beetle. She let Sara and Ben look at it and feel its hard shell. She told them it was called a stag beetle and that it had big jaws to fight other beetles. Sara and Ben thought it was cool and brave. + +Grandma put the beetle back on the window sill and let it go. It flew away with a buzz. Sara and Ben waved goodbye to the beetle. They finished their cookies and hugged Grandma. They were happy to be at Grandma's house. They wondered what other surprises they would find. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +They took off their shoes and socks and put them under the tree. They held each other's hands and started to climb. They were careful not to slip or fall. They found a big branch that was strong and flat. They sat on the branch and looked around. + +They saw birds and clouds and flowers. They saw other children and dogs and bikes. They saw the sun and the wind and the shadows. They felt happy and warm and free. They smiled and hugged and said, "We love the park!" + +They heard a sound. It was a squirrel. The squirrel was running on another branch. It had a twig in its mouth. It was making a nest for its babies. It saw Lily and Ben and stopped. It looked at them with its bright eyes and twitched its bushy tail. + +Lily and Ben saw the squirrel and waved. They said, "Hello, squirrel! What are you doing?" The squirrel did not answer. It dropped the twig and ran away. It was shy and scared. Lily and Ben felt sorry for the squirrel. They said, "Don't be afraid, squirrel! We are your friends!" + +They picked up the twig and put it on their branch. They said, "This is a gift for you, squirrel. You can have it for your nest." They hoped the squirrel would come back and take the twig. They waited and watched. + +The squirrel came back. It saw the twig and sniffed it. It saw Lily and Ben and nodded. It took the twig and ran away. It was happy and grateful. It said, "Thank you, children! You are very kind!" + +Lily and Ben clapped. They were glad and proud. They said, "You're welcome, squirrel! We are happy to help you!" They felt a bond with the squirrel. They felt peaceful and calm. They lay down on the branch and closed their eyes. They listened to the sounds of the park. They fell asleep. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the house. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran into the living room and looked for a good spot. He saw a big sofa with a hairy blanket on it. He thought it was a perfect place to hide. He crawled under the blanket and stayed very quiet. + +Lily counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She searched the kitchen, the bathroom, and the bedroom, but she could not find Ben. She went to the living room and saw the sofa with the hairy blanket. She wondered if Ben was under it. She walked towards the sofa and said, "Ben, are you there?" + +Ben heard Lily's voice and decided to scare her. He waited until she was very close and then jumped out from under the blanket. He roared like a lion and waved his arms. Lily screamed and ran away. She was very scared and angry. She thought Ben was not playing fair. + +Ben laughed and chased after Lily. He wanted to hug her and say sorry. He caught up with her in the hallway and said, "Lily, Lily, don't be mad. It was just a joke. I didn't mean to scare you. Please trust me. I'm your brother and I love you." + +Lily stopped running and looked at Ben. She saw his sorry face and his big smile. She felt a little better. She said, "Ben, you are silly. You are not a lion. You are a boy. And that was not a real hairy blanket. It was furniture. You can't hide under furniture. That's cheating." + +Ben nodded and said, "You're right, Lily. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. Can we be friends again?" He held out his hand and waited for Lily to take it. + +Lily smiled and took Ben's hand. She said, "OK, Ben. We can be friends again. But next time, you have to hide somewhere else. And I get to be the seeker." She pulled him towards the kitchen and said, "Let's go find some cookies. I'm hungry." + +Ben agreed and followed Lily. He said, "OK, Lily. You can be the seeker. And I'll find a better hiding place. But not under furniture. That's too easy." He winked at her and said, "Maybe I'll hide under a hairy rug." He laughed and Lily laughed too. They were happy and they trusted each other. They were the best brother and sister ever. +Jenny was playing in the garden with her doll. She liked to pretend that her doll was a fairy who could do magic. She made a crown of flowers for her doll and put it on her head. She said, "You are the most beautiful fairy in the world. You can make anything you want with your magic." + +She saw a butterfly flying near a rose. She thought it was another fairy. She ran to catch it, but it flew away. She followed it to the other side of the garden, where there was a big tree. She saw something shiny under the tree. She went closer and saw a small box. She opened it and found a necklace with a shiny stone. She thought it was a magic necklace. She put it on and said, "I wish I could fly like a fairy." + +Suddenly, she felt a tickle on her back. She looked and saw two wings growing out of her dress. They were pink and sparkly. She was so happy. She said, "It worked! It worked! I can fly like a fairy!" She flapped her wings and lifted off the ground. She flew around the garden, feeling the warm sun and the cool breeze. She laughed and sang, "I'm a fairy, I'm a fairy, I can fly, I can fly!" + +She flew over the fence and saw a big road with many cars. She wanted to see more. She flew over the road, but a car honked at her. She was scared. She flew higher, but a bird swooped at her. She was more scared. She flew lower, but a dog barked at her. She was very scared. She wanted to go back to the garden. She wanted to go back to her doll. She screamed, "Help! Help! I don't want to be a fairy anymore!" + +She heard a voice in her ear. It said, "Don't worry, Jenny. I'm here to help you. I'm the real fairy who gave you the necklace. It was a test to see if you were brave and kind. You passed the test, but you also learned a lesson. Being a fairy is not easy. You have to be careful and respectful of other creatures. You have to be happy with who you are. Do you want to go back to your normal self?" + +Jenny nodded and said, "Yes, please. I want to go back to my normal self. I want to go back to my doll. I want to go back to the garden. I'm sorry for being greedy and silly. Thank you for helping me." + +The fairy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Jenny. You are a good girl. I will take you back to the garden and take the necklace back. But I will leave you a gift. A gift of friendship. Look in the box and you will see." + +The fairy flew with Jenny back to the garden. She took off the necklace and put it back in the box. She said, "Goodbye, Jenny. Remember to be brave and kind. And remember to have fun." She flew away. + +Jenny looked in the box and saw a small doll. It looked like the fairy. It had pink and sparkly wings and a crown of flowers. It smiled at Jenny and said, "Hello, Jenny. I'm your new friend. I'm a fairy doll. I can't do magic, but I can play with you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Jenny smiled and said, "Yes, I do. You are the best gift ever. You are the most beautiful fairy in the world. You can make me happy with your friendship." + +She hugged the fairy doll and ran to her doll. She said, "Look, I have a new friend. She is a fairy doll. She is very nice. We can all play together. We can have a tea party. We can have a lot of fun." + +She played with her dolls in the garden. She felt warm and happy. She forgot about the necklace and the wings. She was happy to be herself. She was happy to be Jenny. +Sara liked to jog with her family. Every morning, they put on their shoes and went outside. They jogged around the park and saw many things. They saw birds, flowers, dogs, and people. Sara liked to say hello to everyone. + +One day, Sara saw a big boy on a bike. He was going very fast and he looked angry. He did not say hello to Sara. He came closer and closer to her. Sara was scared. She tried to move away, but the boy did not stop. He hit Sara with his bike and made her fall. Sara cried. Her family came to help her. + +"Hey, you!" Sara's dad shouted at the boy. "Why did you do that? You hurt my daughter!" + +The boy did not care. He said a harsh word and rode away. Sara's dad was very mad. He wanted to catch the boy, but he was too far. He hugged Sara and checked her for hurts. Sara had a scrape on her knee and a bump on her head. She felt pain. + +"It's okay, Sara," her mom said. "We will take you home and make you feel better. You are very brave." + +Sara nodded. She was glad her family was with her. She did not like the boy on the bike. She hoped he would learn to be nice. She thought maybe he was sad or lonely. She wished he had a family to jog with. +Lila and Max are twins, but they are very unique. Lila likes to number everything she sees, and Max likes to freeze everything he touches. One day, they decide to play a game with their toys. + +"Let's number our toys and put them in the freezer!" Lila says. + +"Okay, that sounds fun!" Max agrees. + +They take out their toy animals, cars, and dolls, and start to number them with stickers. Lila counts one, two, three, four, and so on, until she reaches twenty. Max freezes each toy with his magic touch, and puts them in the freezer. + +"Look, we have twenty frozen toys!" Max says. + +"Yes, we do! They are very cold and hard!" Lila says. + +They open the freezer and admire their work. They see a lion, a car, a doll, and many more toys, all frozen and numbered. + +"Can we play with them now?" Max asks. + +"Sure, but we have to be careful. They might break or melt!" Lila says. + +They take out their frozen toys and start to make stories with them. They pretend that the lion is the king of the freezer, the car is his chariot, and the doll is his princess. They have a lot of fun with their unique game, until their mom calls them for lunch. + +"Time to eat, Lila and Max!" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom, we are coming!" Lila and Max say. + +They put their frozen toys back in the freezer, and promise to play with them again later. They run to the kitchen, happy and hungry. They love their unique game, and their unique selves. +Lily and Ben like to play games. They have a game with a big wheel. They spin the wheel and then do what it says. Sometimes it says hop, or clap, or sing. Lily and Ben have fun with the wheel. + +One day, the wheel says spin. Lily and Ben spin around and around. They spin fast and slow. They spin until they feel dizzy. They laugh and fall down. They feel funny and silly. + +Mom comes and sees them. She smiles and says, "Are you having fun?" Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We like the game. But we are dizzy." Mom says, "I see. Why don't you rest for a bit? Then you can play another game." + +Lily and Ben agree. They sit on the couch and drink some water. They feel better soon. They look at the wheel and say, "What will it say next?" They are ready to play again. They love the game. +Ben and Lily liked to play games on the screen. They had many games to choose from, but their favorite was the one with the animals. They could make the animals run, jump, and make noises. They had fun pretending to be the animals and learning their names. + +One day, the screen did not work. Ben and Lily tried to turn it on, but nothing happened. They were sad and bored. They did not know what to do. + +"Maybe we can play something else," Ben said. + +"Like what?" Lily asked. + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered that they had a big box of toys in their room. He had an idea. + +"Let's go to our room and play with our toys. We can make our own games," he said. + +Lily nodded. She liked playing with toys, too. They ran to their room and opened the box. They found many things inside: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They started to play with them and make up stories. + +They forgot about the screen for a while. They had fun playing with their toys and using their imagination. They were happy and creative. + +The screen was still broken, but Ben and Lily did not mind. They learned that they could have fun without it. They were persistent and found other ways to play. They were smart and clever. +Tom liked to play with his toy cricket. He made it hop and chirp on the grass. He pretended it was his friend and talked to it. He named it Jim. + +One day, Tom saw some other kids playing with a ball. They looked like they were having fun. Tom wanted to join them. He took Jim with him and ran to the kids. + +"Hi, can I play with you?" Tom asked. + +The kids looked at Tom and his toy cricket. They laughed. + +"What is that? A bug?" one kid said. + +"That's not a toy, that's a baby thing!" another kid said. + +"Go away, we don't want you here!" a third kid said. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He did not like the kids. He liked Jim. He hugged Jim and said, "Don't listen to them, Jim. You are a good toy. You are my best friend." + +He turned to the kids and said, "You are mean. You are not popular. You are rude. Jim is better than you. He does not complain. He is happy. He is nice." + +Then he ran away with Jim. He found a quiet spot under a tree. He played with Jim and smiled. He did not need the mean kids. He had Jim. Jim was his toy cricket. Jim was his friend. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and read books. But Sara can read more words than Ben. Ben struggles to read some words. He feels sad and angry. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the library with Mom. Sara picks a big book with many words. Ben picks a small book with few words. He hopes he can read it. + +"Look, Mom, I can read this book!" Sara says. She reads the book out loud. Mom smiles and says, "That's great, Sara. You are a good reader." + +Ben tries to read his book. He sees a word he does not know. He tries to sound it out. He gets stuck. He looks at Sara. She is reading fast and easy. He feels worse. + +"Mom, I can't read this book!" Ben says. He throws the book on the floor. He starts to cry. Mom picks up the book and hugs Ben. + +"It's okay, Ben. Reading is hard. You are learning. You can do it. I am proud of you." Mom says. + +She opens the book and points to the word. She says the word slowly. She asks Ben to repeat it. He does. He feels a little better. + +"Let's read this book together. You can read the words you know. I can help you with the words you don't know. We can have fun." Mom says. + +Ben nods. He wipes his tears. He holds the book with Mom. They start to read. Sara joins them. She helps Ben too. She says, "You are a good reader, Ben. You are my twin. I love you." + +Ben smiles. He says, "I love you too, Sara. Thank you for helping me. I want to read more books." + +Mom says, "That's wonderful, Ben. You are a good reader. You are my son. I love you." + +They read the book together. They laugh and learn. They are happy. They are a family. +Lila liked to help her mom with the flowers. She would carry the vase from the kitchen to the living room, where mom had a big table with many colors. Mom would smile and say, "Thank you, Lila. You are a good helper." + +One day, Lila saw a new vase in the kitchen. It was shiny and had pretty pictures on it. Lila wanted to carry it to mom, but it was heavy and big. She tried to lift it, but it slipped from her hands and fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. Lila felt sad and scared. She cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I broke the vase." + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Lila and the broken vase. She hugged Lila and said, "It's okay, Lila. Don't cry. The vase was not important. You are important. I love you." + +Lila stopped crying and said, "I love you too, mom. But the vase was so pretty. Why was it not important?" + +Mom said, "The vase was a gift from a friend. She gave it to me because she liked me, not because of the vase. The vase was just a thing. Things can break, but friendship and love can't. The vase was humble. It did not think it was better than other vases. It was happy to hold the flowers and make us smile. But we can still smile without the vase. We have each other, and we have the flowers. We can find another vase, or make one with clay or paper. What matters is that we are kind and grateful." + +Lila nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry I broke the vase, but I'm glad you are not mad. You are humble too. You don't need shiny things to be happy. You are happy with me and the flowers. Can I help you find another vase?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Lila. You are always my best helper. Come on, let's go to the living room and see what we can do." They held hands and walked to the living room, where the flowers waited for them. They smiled and said, "Thank you, flowers. You are humble and beautiful." +Ben was a big boy who liked to help his mom. One day, his mom was busy with the iron. She had to make the clothes smooth and nice. Ben wanted to play with the iron, but his mom said no. She said it was hot and dangerous. Ben was sad and angry. He wanted to see the iron. + +He waited until his mom went to the kitchen. Then he ran to the iron. He touched it with his hand. It was very hot. It hurt him a lot. He screamed and cried. His mom heard him and came back. She saw what he did. She was scared and angry. She said he was naughty and foolish. She said he should not ignore her words. She took him to the sink and put cold water on his hand. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She said she loved him, but he had to be careful. + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He said he was sorry and he loved her too. He said he would not ignore her words again. He said he would not play with the iron again. He learned his lesson. He hugged his mom and said thank you. His mom smiled and said you're welcome. She put a bandage on his hand and gave him a cookie. She said he was a good boy. Ben felt better and happy. He said he would help his mom with other things. He said he would play with his toys. He said he liked his toys. They were not hot and dangerous. They were fun and safe. He had a thick book with many pictures. He liked to look at the pictures. He asked his mom to read him the book. His mom said yes. She said she liked the book too. They sat on the couch and read the book. They had a good time. The end. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big zigzag on the grass. It was yellow and black and had a tail. + +"Look, a zigzag!" Lily said. "I want to own it. It is pretty." + +"No, Lily, don't touch it!" Tom said. "It is not a zigzag. It is a snake. It can bite you. It is not safe." + +But Lily did not listen to Tom. She ran to the snake and tried to pick it up. The snake did not like that. It hissed and bit Lily on the hand. Lily screamed and dropped the snake. She felt a lot of pain. + +Tom ran to Lily and saw her hand. It was red and swollen. He was scared. He called for help. A lady came and saw what happened. She took Lily and Tom to the hospital. The doctor gave Lily some medicine and a bandage. He said she was lucky. The snake was not very poisonous. But she had to stay in the hospital for a few days. + +Lily was sad and sorry. She learned a hard lesson. She should have listened to Tom. She should not have tried to own the snake. She should have stayed away from the zigzag. It was not a toy. It was a danger. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a car, a ball, a bear and a rat. The rat was not a real rat, but a toy rat that could speak. Tom liked to make the rat say funny things and laugh. + +One day, Tom's sister Lily came into his room. She saw the rat and wanted to play with it. She took it from Tom and pressed its button. The rat said, "Hello, I am a rat. I like cheese and nuts. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. You are a cute rat. Can I keep you?" + +Tom was angry. He said, "No, you can't keep him. He is my rat. Give him back to me!" + +Lily said, "No, I won't give him back. He likes me more than you. You are a mean boy." + +Tom and Lily started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The rat was scared. He said, "Stop, stop, please stop. You are hurting me. You are not nice. You are bitter." + +Tom and Lily heard the rat and stopped. They looked at the rat and felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, rat. We didn't mean to hurt you. We are not bitter. We are just siblings. We love you." + +The rat said, "I love you too. But please don't fight. Can you share me and play together?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and hugged. They said, "Yes, we can share you and play together. You are a smart rat. You are our friend." + +The rat smiled and said, "Thank you. You are kind and sweet. You are my friends too." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the forest near their house. They see many animals and plants in the forest. They also like to climb trees and jump over rocks. + +One day, they find a big tree with a hole in it. They want to see what is inside the hole. Tom is strong and tall. He can reach the hole with his hand. He stretches his arm and puts his hand in the hole. He feels something soft and warm. + +"Ouch!" he says. "Something bit me!" + +He pulls his hand out of the hole. He sees a small furry animal with sharp teeth and claws. It is a squirrel. The squirrel is angry and scared. It thinks Tom wants to take its nuts. + +"Go away!" the squirrel says. "This is my home!" + +Anna sees the squirrel and laughs. She thinks the squirrel is cute and funny. She is not afraid of the squirrel. + +"Hello, squirrel!" she says. "We are sorry. We did not know this is your home. We just wanted to look. We are Tom and Anna. What is your name?" + +The squirrel is surprised. It does not meet many children in the forest. It sees that Tom and Anna are not bad. They are just curious. It calms down and stops biting. + +"My name is Sam," the squirrel says. "I live in this tree. I have many nuts here. Do you like nuts?" + +Tom and Anna nod. They like nuts. They are hungry from playing. + +"Can we have some nuts, Sam?" they ask. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He likes to share with his friends. He decides to share with Tom and Anna. + +"Okay," he says. "You can have some nuts. But only a few. And you have to be careful. There are other animals in the forest. Some of them are not nice. They might want to eat you or take your nuts." + +Tom and Anna thank Sam. They take some nuts and eat them. They are crunchy and tasty. They make friends with Sam. They promise to come back and visit him again. They say goodbye and leave the hole. They continue to play in the forest. They are happy. +Lily was a naughty girl. She liked to play with things that were not hers. One day, she saw a shiny necklace in her mom's closet. She wanted to wear it and pretend she was a princess. + +She opened the closet and took the necklace. She put it around her neck and looked in the mirror. She smiled and twirled. She did not hear her mom coming up the stairs. + +Her mom opened the door and saw Lily with the necklace. She was angry and sad. She said, "Lily, that necklace is very special. It was my mom's. She gave it to me before she went to heaven. You should not take things that are not yours. You are a naughty girl." + +Lily felt bad. She knew she did something wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to be a princess. I did not know it was your mom's. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you, Lily. But you have to yield the necklace. You have to give it back to me. And you have to promise me you will not go into my closet again without asking me. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I yield the necklace. I give it back to you. And I promise I will not go into your closet again without asking you. I love you, too, mom." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good girl. Now, let's go downstairs and have some cookies and milk. And maybe we can find another way for you to be a princess." +Anna did not like salad. She liked cake and ice cream and candy. When Mommy put salad on her plate, Anna made a frown. She pushed the salad away and said, "No, thank you. I want cake." + +Mommy shook her head and said, "No, Anna. You have to eat your salad first. Salad is good for you. It has green leaves and red tomatoes and orange carrots. They make you strong and healthy. And they are delicious, too. Try a bite and see." + +Anna did not believe Mommy. She thought salad was yucky and bitter and hard. She did not want to try a bite. She crossed her arms and said, "No, I don't want to. I want cake now." + +Mommy sighed and said, "Anna, you are being rude and stubborn. You have to eat what I give you. If you don't eat your salad, you won't get any cake. And you will miss the surprise I have for you." + +Anna was curious. She liked surprises. She asked, "What surprise, Mommy?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You will see, but only if you eat your salad. Come on, Anna. Be a good girl and give it a chance. You might like it." + +Anna looked at the salad. She saw the green leaves and the red tomatoes and the orange carrots. They looked pretty and colorful. She wondered if they tasted good, too. She decided to try a bite. She picked up a fork and stabbed a piece of lettuce. She put it in her mouth and chewed. It was not yucky or bitter or hard. It was crunchy and fresh and sweet. She liked it. She took another bite and then another. She ate the tomatoes and the carrots, too. They were juicy and tasty and soft. She liked them, too. She ate all the salad on her plate and said, "Mommy, you were right. Salad is delicious. Can I have some more?" + +Mommy was happy and proud. She said, "Yes, you can have some more. And you can have some cake, too. You did a good job, Anna. You tried something new and you liked it. That's very brave and smart of you. And here is your surprise. I made you a special cake with your favorite flavor and your favorite animal on top. Look!" + +Anna looked and saw a big cake with chocolate frosting and a pink bunny on top. She gasped and clapped her hands. She said, "Wow, Mommy, thank you. That's the best cake ever. I love you, Mommy." + +Mommy hugged her and said, "I love you, too, Anna. And I'm glad you love salad, too. Salad and cake are both good for you, in different ways. You can have both, but you have to eat them in the right order. Salad first, cake later. Okay?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy. Salad first, cake later. That's a good rule. Can we eat the cake now?" + +Mommy laughed and said, "Yes, we can eat the cake now. But first, let's say a prayer and thank God for our food and our family and our blessings. And let's ask Him to help us always be grateful and willing to try new things. Okay?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy. Let's pray." And they did. And then they ate the cake. And it was delicious, too. The end. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy boat. They made it from a big box and some paper. They painted it blue and red and stuck a flag on it. The flag had a star and a moon. + +One day, they took their boat to the park. There was a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom and Mia put their boat on the water and pushed it with a stick. They pretended they were sailors going on an adventure. + +"Look, Mia, there is an island!" Tom said, pointing to a distant patch of grass. "Maybe there are pirates there. Let's sail to it and find some treasure." + +"Okay, Tom, but be careful. The water is deep and the ducks are noisy. They might bite our boat." Mia said, holding the stick. + +They sailed their boat across the pond, dodging the ducks and the fish. They reached the island and jumped out of their boat. They looked around for treasure, but they only found some rocks and flowers. + +"Maybe the pirates took the treasure away." Tom said, feeling sad. + +"Or maybe they left it somewhere else." Mia said, trying to cheer him up. "Let's make a map and mark where we looked. Then we can sail to another island and try again." + +They took a piece of paper and a crayon and drew a map of the pond and the island. They marked an X where they searched. They folded the paper and put it in their boat. They waved their flag and shouted, "Ahoy, mateys! Let's sail on!" + +They climbed back into their boat and sailed away, looking for more adventure. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with their wagon. They put toys and books in the wagon and pull it around the yard. One day, they see a big hill. They want to go up the hill with the wagon. + +"Can we go up the hill, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"No, you can't. It is too steep and dangerous. You might fall and hurt yourself. Stay in the yard, please." Mom answers. + +But Tom and Lily do not listen. They wait until Mom goes inside the house. Then they run to the hill with the wagon. They start to pull the wagon up the hill. It is hard and tiring. They sweat and pant. + +"We can do it, Lily. It will be fun to go down the hill with the wagon." Tom says. + +"OK, Tom. But be careful. The hill is very high and the ground is very dry. It might be slippery." Lily says. + +They reach the top of the hill. They are happy and proud. They look at the view. They see the house, the yard, the trees, and the sky. They smile and hug. + +"Are you ready, Lily? Let's go down the hill with the wagon." Tom says. + +"OK, Tom. But hold on tight. It will be fast and scary." Lily says. + +They sit in the wagon. They push it with their feet. The wagon starts to roll down the hill. It goes faster and faster. Tom and Lily scream and laugh. They feel the wind and the sun. + +But then, something bad happens. The wagon hits a rock. The wagon jumps and shakes. Tom and Lily lose their balance. They fall out of the wagon. They roll and tumble down the hill. They scrape and bruise their skin. They cry and hurt. + +The wagon keeps going down the hill. It crashes into a fence. It breaks and spills. The toys and books fly out. They are dirty and damaged. + +Mom hears the noise. She runs out of the house. She sees Tom and Lily on the ground. She sees the wagon on the fence. She is angry and worried. She runs to Tom and Lily. She hugs and scolds them. + +"Why did you go up the hill with the wagon? I told you not to. You did not listen. You were naughty and foolish. You could have been badly hurt. You are in big trouble." Mom answers. + +Tom and Lily are sorry and ashamed. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They wish they had listened to Mom. They wish they had stayed in the yard. They learn their lesson. They will never go up the hill with the wagon again. +Anna likes to paint. She has many colors and brushes. She paints on paper, on walls, on her face. She thinks painting is fun. + +One day, Anna finds a large bottle of shampoo in the bathroom. She thinks it is paint. She opens the bottle and pours some on the floor. She dips her brush in the shampoo and starts to paint on the mirror. + +"Look, Mommy, I made a picture!" she says. + +Mommy comes in and sees the mess. She is angry. She says, "Anna, what did you do? That is not paint, that is shampoo! You made a big mess! You have to clean it up!" + +Anna is sad. She says, "But Mommy, I wanted to paint. I like to paint. I did not know it was shampoo." + +Mommy sighs. She says, "I know you like to paint, but you have to be careful. Shampoo is for washing your hair, not for painting. You have to ask me before you use something. Come on, let's clean up together. Then we can paint with real paint, okay?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Okay, Mommy. I am sorry. I love you." + +Mommy hugs her. She says, "I love you too, Anna. You are a good painter, but you have to learn the rules." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make things with paper and tape. On Wednesday, they have a big idea. They want to wrap their toys and give them to each other as presents. + +They find some paper and tape in the craft box. They pick their favorite toys and start to wrap them. Sara wraps her doll in a pink paper. Ben wraps his car in a blue paper. They are very careful and use a lot of tape. + +When they are done, they hide their presents under the bed. They wait for their mom to come home. They want to surprise her with their presents. + +Mom comes home and sees the twins smiling. She asks them what they are up to. They say, "We have a surprise for you, Mom. Come and see!" + +They take her to their room and show her their presents. They say, "We wrapped our toys for each other. We want to share and be nice. Can we open them now, Mom?" + +Mom hugs them and says, "You are very sweet and thoughtful, my darlings. Of course you can open them. But first, let me take a picture of you and your presents. You did a great job wrapping them, even if the paper is a bit thin and torn." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They open their presents and hug each other. They say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" They play with their new toys and share them with each other. Mom watches them and smiles. She thinks, "This is the best Wednesday ever." +Ben likes to print with his spade. He finds a big pile of sand and digs with his spade. He makes shapes in the sand with his spade. He prints a star, a circle, a square and a heart. He is happy with his prints. + +Then he sees something shiny in the sand. He digs more with his spade. He finds a coin. It is old and dirty, but it has a picture of a king on it. Ben thinks it is rare. He shows it to his mom. She is surprised and proud. She says it is a very old coin and very rare. + +Ben wants to keep the coin. He puts it in his pocket. He says he will print more with his spade. He hopes to find more rare things in the sand. He likes to print with his spade. +Tommy liked to sing. He sang all the time. He sang when he woke up, he sang when he ate, he sang when he played. He sang loud and happy songs. He did not care if anyone else liked his songs or not. + +But his big sister Lily did not like his songs. She liked to read and draw and be quiet. She did not like to hear Tommy sing all the time. She told him to stop many times, but he did not listen. He was persistent. He kept singing and singing. + +One day, Lily had enough. She was trying to read a book, but Tommy was singing in her ear. She said, "Tommy, stop singing! You are annoying me! Go away!" But Tommy did not stop. He said, "No, I like to sing! Singing is fun! You are mean!" And he sang louder and louder. + +Lily got very angry. She grabbed Tommy's thumb and twisted it hard. Tommy felt a sharp pain and cried out. He stopped singing and started crying. He ran to his mom and showed her his thumb. It was red and swollen. + +Mom saw what happened and scolded Lily. She said, "Lily, that was very naughty of you! You hurt your brother! You should not twist his thumb! You should be nice to him!" But Lily did not care. She said, "I don't care! He deserved it! He was singing too much! He was annoying me!" She went back to her book and ignored Tommy and Mom. + +Tommy was sad and hurt. He did not want to sing anymore. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. He did not want to be happy anymore. He only wanted his thumb to stop hurting. He wished Lily would say sorry, but she did not. He wished Mom would hug him, but she did not. He felt alone and miserable. He had a bad day. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they see a big van in the street. The van is white and has many pictures on it. Tom and Sam think the pictures are funny. They see a clown, a dog, a flower and a star. + +"Look, Sam, a clown!" Tom says. "He has a red nose and big shoes." + +"I like the dog," Sam says. "He has a long tongue and a bone." + +They run to the van and touch the pictures. They are happy. + +But then, a man comes out of the van. He is angry. He has a pen and a paper in his hand. + +"Hey, you kids, get away from my van!" he shouts. "This is my work. I write stories for children. You are making it dirty." + +Tom and Sam are scared. They did not know the van was his. They did not mean to make it dirty. + +"Sorry, mister," Tom says. "We just like your pictures. They are funny." + +"Yeah, sorry," Sam says. "We did not write on your van. We just touched it." + +The man looks at them. He sees they are telling the truth. He is not so angry anymore. He is a little sorry too. + +"OK, OK, I'm sorry too," he says. "I was busy writing and I did not see you. You can look at my pictures, but please don't touch them. They are not dry yet." + +He shows them his paper. It has words and drawings on it. It is a story about a clown and a dog who are friends. + +"Do you want to hear my story?" he asks. + +Tom and Sam nod. They like stories. They sit on the ground and listen to the man. He reads his story in a funny voice. He makes them laugh. + +They forget they were scared. They have fun. They make a new friend. +Lily was eager to see her new baby brother. She had waited a long time for him to come out of Mommy's tummy. She had helped Daddy paint his room blue and put up some stickers of stars and moons. She had picked out a soft teddy bear for him to cuddle with. + +But when Daddy brought Mommy and the baby home, Lily felt a little sad. The baby was so tiny and quiet. He did not play with her or smile at her. He only slept and cried and drank milk from Mommy. Lily felt left out and lonely. + +One day, Lily heard the baby crying in his crib. She ran to his room and saw him kicking his legs and waving his arms. He looked scared and unhappy. Lily wanted to comfort him. She climbed up on a chair and reached for the teddy bear. She gave it to the baby and said, "Here, this is for you. It's a nice bear. It will make you feel better." + +The baby stopped crying and looked at the teddy bear. He grabbed it with his small hands and brought it to his face. He made a soft sound that sounded like a laugh. Lily smiled and said, "Do you like it? It's your bear. You can keep it." + +The baby looked at Lily and made another sound. He reached out his hand to her. Lily took his hand and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I'm your big sister. I love you very much. Do you love me too?" + +The baby nodded and squeezed her hand. He smiled and said, "Lily." + +Lily felt a warm feeling in her heart. She leaned over and kissed his cheek. She said, "You're my baby brother. You're the best. We're going to have so much fun together. You'll see." + +She hugged him and the teddy bear. She felt happy and proud. She was not sad or lonely anymore. She had a new friend. She had a family. She had a yet. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods. They find a big tree that has fallen down. They want to make a hut with the tree. + +Tom says, "We need an axe to cut the tree. I saw one in the shed. I will go and get it." + +Sam says, "Okay, I will stay here and dry the leaves. We can use them for the roof." + +Tom runs to the shed and finds the axe. He carries it back to the woods. It is heavy and difficult to hold. He is careful not to hurt himself. + +Sam has dried many leaves. He piles them up near the tree. He sees Tom coming with the axe. + +Sam says, "Wow, you are strong, Tom. You brought the axe. Can you cut the tree for us?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I can. But it is hard work. You can help me too. We can take turns." + +Tom and Sam work together. They cut the tree into smaller pieces. They use the pieces to make the walls of the hut. They use the leaves to make the roof. They are happy and proud of their hut. They go inside and pretend to live there. They have fun in the woods. +Lily likes to sing. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings when she plays, when she eats, and when she sleeps. She sings loud and happy songs. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big slide. She wants to go on the slide. She runs fast to the slide. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top. She sings a song. + +"Look at me, look at me, I'm on the slide, I'm on the slide, whee, whee, whee!" + +She slides down the slide. She laughs. She feels the wind in her hair. She lands on the ground. She stands up. She sings another song. + +"I did it, I did it, I slid down the slide, I slid down the slide, yay, yay, yay!" + +She looks at her mom. She smiles. She wants to hug her mom. She runs fast to her mom. She trips on a rock. She falls. She hurts her leg. She cries. She sings a sad song. + +"Ow, ow, ow, I hurt my leg, I hurt my leg, boo, boo, boo!" + +Her mom runs to her. She picks her up. She hugs her. She kisses her leg. She sings a soft song. + +"It's okay, it's okay, I'm here for you, I'm here for you, shh, shh, shh!" + +She takes her to a bench. She puts a band-aid on her leg. She gives her a juice box. She tells her a story. She sings a sweet song. + +"You're brave, you're brave, you had fun today, you had fun today, I love you, I love you, mmm, mmm, mmm!" + +Lily feels better. She stops crying. She drinks her juice. She listens to her mom. She sings a quiet song. + +"Thank you, thank you, you're the best mom, you're the best mom, I love you too, I love you too, mmm, mmm, mmm!" +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They can make anything they want with the toys. + +One day, they decide to make a tiger. They use orange and black blocks to build the body. They use yellow and brown balls to make the eyes. They use a long rope to make the tail. They are very proud of their tiger. + +"Look, we made a tiger!" Lily says to Ben. + +"Roar!" Ben says, pretending to be the tiger. + +They take turns to play with the tiger. They make it run and jump and chase them. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, something strange happens. The tiger starts to grow. It grows bigger and bigger. It grows so big that it does not fit in the box anymore. It grows so big that it can knock over the fence. It grows so big that it scares the birds and the squirrels. + +"Wow, our tiger is growing!" Lily says, amazed. + +"Roar!" Ben says, a little scared. + +They do not know what to do. They wonder if the tiger will grow too big and hurt them. They wonder if they should run away or hide. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is their mom. She comes out of the house and sees the tiger. + +"Hello, kids. What a nice tiger you made!" she says, smiling. + +She does not seem afraid. She walks up to the tiger and pets it. The tiger purrs and licks her hand. It is a mild tiger. It does not want to hurt anyone. It just wants to play. + +"Mom, how do you know the tiger?" Lily asks, curious. + +"Oh, I know this tiger very well. It is my old friend. I used to play with it when I was a little girl. It is a magic tiger. It can grow and shrink as it likes. It came to visit me today. And it saw your toy tiger and wanted to join you." mom explains. + +"Really? That is so cool!" Ben says, excited. + +"Yes, it is. But it is time for the tiger to go back to its home. It lives in a faraway land where there are many other tigers. It will miss them. And we have to go inside and have lunch. Maybe the tiger will come back another day. Would you like that?" mom asks. + +"Yes, we would!" Lily and Ben say together. + +They hug the tiger and say goodbye. The tiger shrinks back to its toy size and jumps into the box. Mom picks up the box and takes it inside. Lily and Ben follow her. They are happy. They have a new friend. A magic tiger. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play near the water. They saw many things on the shore, like shells, rocks, and crabs. One day, they found a big bottle with a paper inside. Lily wanted to open it and see what was on the paper. Tom said no, it might be someone's secret or wish. + +"Please, Tom, let's open it. Maybe it has a map or a picture or a story. I want to guess what it is," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, it's not ours. We should leave it alone. Maybe someone will come back for it. It's not nice to take things that are not yours," Tom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She took the bottle and ran away. Tom followed her, trying to stop her. Lily reached a big rock and tried to break the bottle with it. But the bottle was too hard and bounced back. It hit Lily on the head and made her bleed. She fell down and cried. + +Tom ran to her and saw the blood. He was scared and sorry. He hugged her and said, "Lily, Lily, are you okay? I'm sorry, I didn't want you to get hurt. Please, don't cry." + +Lily looked at him and said, "Tom, I'm sorry, too. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. You were right. It was not nice to take things that are not ours. I was greedy and curious. I'm sorry, Tom." + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson that day. They learned to be compassionate and respectful of others. They learned to be careful and not do things that might hurt them or others. They learned to be good friends. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big goose near the pond. The goose had white feathers and a long neck. Lily and Ben wanted to touch the goose, so they ran towards it. + +"Hello, goose!" Lily said. "Can we pet you?" + +The goose did not like Lily and Ben. It felt uncomfortable when they came close. It wanted to be left alone. The goose hissed and flapped its wings. It tried to bite Lily and Ben. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. "The goose is mean!" + +Lily and Ben ran away from the goose. They were scared and sad. They did not understand why the goose did not want to be their friend. + +A woman who worked in the park saw Lily and Ben. She came to talk to them. + +"What happened, children?" she asked. + +"The goose hurt us!" Lily said. "We just wanted to pet it!" + +The woman smiled gently. She explained to Lily and Ben that the goose was not mean, but scared. She said that the goose did not like to be touched by strangers. She said that the goose needed space and respect. + +"Would you like it if someone came and grabbed you?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They realized that they had made a mistake. They had not thought about how the goose felt. + +"We are sorry, goose!" Lily and Ben said. "We did not mean to make you uncomfortable!" + +The woman nodded. She said that Lily and Ben were good children who learned from their mistakes. She said that they could still watch the goose from a distance, but not bother it. + +Lily and Ben agreed. They thanked the woman and went to sit on a bench. They watched the goose swim in the pond. They saw that the goose was calm and happy. They felt calm and happy too. + +The moral of the story is: Respect the feelings of others and do not make them uncomfortable. +Tim and Liz are twins. They like to play in the house. One day, they see a big pile of laundry in the living room. They think it is a mountain. + +"Let's climb the mountain!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Liz says. + +They run to the laundry and start to climb. They have fun. They pretend they are explorers. They find socks, shirts, and pants. + +"Look, I found a hat!" Tim says. He puts a red hat on his head. + +"You are lucky!" Liz says. She wants a hat too. She looks for a hat in the laundry. + +She sees a blue hat on the top of the pile. She tries to reach it. She leans over the laundry. But the laundry is not strong. It falls down. Liz falls down too. She hits her head on the floor. She cries. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" Tim shouts. He is scared. He jumps off the laundry and runs to Liz. + +Mommy and Daddy hear the noise. They come to the living room. They see the mess. They see Liz on the floor. They see the blood on her head. + +"Oh no!" Mommy says. She picks up Liz and hugs her. + +"Daddy, help!" Tim says. He feels bad. He did not mean to hurt Liz. + +Daddy looks at Tim. He is angry. He points at the laundry. + +"What did you do?" He says. "You know you are not supposed to play with the laundry. It is dirty and dangerous. You could have killed your sister!" + +He grabs Tim by the arm and drags him to his room. He shuts the door. + +"You are in big trouble, young man!" He says. "You are grounded for a week. No TV, no toys, no snacks. And you have to help me clean up this mess later." + +Tim hears Liz crying in Mommy's arms. He hears Daddy's footsteps going away. He feels alone and sad. He wishes he never played with the laundry. He wishes he never found the hat. He wishes he was lucky. +Lily was a lazy cat. She liked to sleep all day on the sofa. She did not like to play with her toys or run in the garden. She only woke up when it was time to eat. + +One day, her owner brought home a new friend. It was a small dog with brown fur and big ears. His name was Spot. Spot was very happy and playful. He wanted to make friends with Lily. + +"Hello, Lily!" Spot said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily opened one eye and looked at Spot. She did not like him. He was too loud and too fast. She wanted to be left alone. + +"Go away, Spot!" Lily said. "You are bothering me. I want to sleep." + +But Spot did not go away. He jumped on the sofa and tried to lick Lily's face. He barked and wagged his tail. He pulled Lily's toys and ran around the room. + +Lily was very angry. She hissed and scratched at Spot. She tried to hide under the cushions. But Spot followed her everywhere. He did not understand why Lily did not like him. + +"Why are you so mean, Lily?" Spot asked. "Don't you like to have fun? Don't you want to be my friend?" + +Lily did not answer. She wished Spot would leave her alone. She wished things would change back to how they were before. + +But things did not change. Spot stayed in the house. He slept in Lily's bed. He ate from Lily's bowl. He followed Lily everywhere. + +Lily was very unhappy. She missed her quiet and peaceful life. She missed her owner's attention. She missed being the only pet in the house. + +But one day, something happened. Lily was sleeping on the sofa when she heard a loud noise. She opened her eyes and saw a big dog outside the window. It was barking and growling. It looked scary and mean. + +Lily was afraid. She ran to the door and meowed for her owner. But her owner was not home. She was alone with Spot. + +Spot heard the noise too. He saw the big dog outside the window. He was not afraid. He was brave and loyal. He wanted to protect Lily. + +"Stay here, Lily!" Spot said. "I will chase away the bad dog. Don't worry, I am your friend." + +Spot ran outside and barked at the big dog. He told the big dog to go away and leave Lily alone. He fought with the big dog until the big dog ran away. + +Lily watched from the window. She saw how Spot saved her from the big dog. She saw how Spot was hurt and bleeding. She felt sorry for Spot. She felt grateful for Spot. She felt something else for Spot. + +Lily ran outside and licked Spot's wounds. She purred and rubbed against Spot. She thanked Spot for being her friend. She told Spot she was sorry for being mean. + +Spot smiled and wagged his tail. He licked Lily's face. He told Lily he was happy to be her friend. He told Lily he liked her. + +Lily and Spot became friends. They played together and slept together. They shared their toys and their food. They loved each other. + +Lily was not lazy anymore. She liked to have fun and run in the garden. She liked to be with Spot. + +Spot was not lonely anymore. He liked to have peace and sleep on the sofa. He liked to be with Lily. + +Things had changed. But Lily and Spot did not mind. They liked the change. They liked their new life. They liked each other. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big tent in the park. They hear music and laughter. They want to see what is inside. + +They run to the tent. They see many people and animals. They see a man with a red nose and big shoes. He makes funny jokes. They see a lady with a long dress and many rings. She dances with a big snake. They see a boy with a hat and a stick. He makes a rabbit come out of the hat. They see a girl with a hoop and a dog. She makes the dog jump through the hoop. They clap and cheer. They think it is fun. + +They want to join the show. They think they can perform too. They go to the man with the red nose. They ask him if they can perform. The man says yes. He says he will give them a big surprise. He says he will take them to a new land. He says it is a regular land, but with more fun. He says they will love it. + +He takes them to a big truck. He tells them to get in. He says the truck will take them to the new land. He says he will be back soon. He says he has to finish the show. He closes the door. He locks it. He laughs. + +Ben and Jen are scared. They do not like the truck. They do not want to go to a new land. They want to go back to the park. They want to see their mom and dad. They bang on the door. They shout for help. But no one hears them. The truck starts to move. It goes away. Ben and Jen cry. They do not know what will happen to them. They wish they never went to the tent. They wish they never tried to perform. They wish they stayed in their regular land. +Sam and Mia liked to play outside in the sun. They had a big ball that they kicked and threw to each other. Sometimes they ran after the ball and fell on the ground. The ground was soft and green and smelled nice. + +One day, the sun went away and the sky became dark and loud. Sam and Mia heard big drops of water falling on the roof. They looked out the window and saw the water falling everywhere. They wanted to play with the ball, but their mom said no. + +"It is raining, Sam and Mia. You cannot go outside. The rain is harsh and cold and wet. It will make you sick. You have to stay inside and play with your toys." + +Sam and Mia were sad. They did not like to play with their toys. They liked to play with the ball. They asked their mom when the rain would stop. + +"I don't know, Sam and Mia. The rain can change anytime. Sometimes it stops soon, sometimes it stays long. We have to wait and see." + +Sam and Mia waited and waited. They looked at the clock and the window. They hoped the rain would change and stop. They missed the sun and the ball and the ground. They wished the rain would go away. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. One day, they saw a new toy in the park. It was a big red car that could move by itself. Lily and Ben wanted to try it, but there was a problem. The car only had one seat. + +"I want to go first!" Lily said. She ran to the car and climbed in. She pushed a button and the car started to move. She laughed and waved to Ben. + +"Wait for me!" Ben said. He felt sad and angry. He wanted to have fun too. He followed the car and tried to catch up. He hoped Lily would let him have a turn. + +But Lily did not want to share. She liked the car too much. She drove it around the park, faster and faster. She did not see the other children, the trees, or the pond. She only saw the car and herself. + +Ben watched her and sighed. He wished he had a friend who was more modest and kind. He decided to play with something else. He saw a ball and a hoop. He picked up the ball and threw it through the hoop. He felt happy and proud. He looked around and saw other children who wanted to play with him. He smiled and invited them to join him. + +Lily drove the car for a long time. She became bored and tired. She wanted to do something else. She stopped the car and got out. She looked for Ben, but she could not find him. She saw him playing with the ball and the hoop, and with other children. They looked like they were having a lot of fun. She felt lonely and sorry. She realized she had been selfish and rude. She wished she had shared the car with Ben. + +She walked to Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. Can I play with you and the ball and the hoop?" + +Ben looked at her and saw that she was sincere. He forgave her and said, "Sure, Lily. You can play with us. But next time, remember to be modest and share. That's how you make friends and have fun." + +Lily nodded and thanked him. She learned her lesson. She played with Ben and the other children, and they all had fun. They became good friends and shared their toys. They were happy and modest. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many fish. Lily and Ben wanted to feed the fish. Mom gave them some bread. + +"Break the bread into small pieces," Mom said. "Then throw them into the pond. The fish will come and eat them." + +Lily and Ben did what Mom said. They broke the bread and threw it into the pond. They saw the fish swim and jump. They were happy. + +But then Ben had an idea. He took a long stick and put it into the pond. He tried to twist the stick and catch a fish. + +"Ben, stop!" Lily said. "That is not nice. You will hurt the fish. They are not toys. They are living things." + +Ben did not listen. He twisted the stick harder. He wanted to catch a fish. He did not care if he hurt them. + +But then something happened. The stick got stuck in the mud. Ben could not pull it out. He pulled and pulled, but the stick did not move. He got angry and sad. + +"Mom, help me!" Ben cried. "My stick is stuck. I want my stick back." + +Mom came and saw what Ben did. She was not happy. She shook her head. + +"Ben, you were not kind to the fish. You tried to catch them and hurt them. That is not how we treat animals. They have feelings too. They like to be free and happy in the pond. How would you feel if someone tried to catch you and twist you?" + +Ben felt sorry. He realized he was wrong. He looked at the fish and said, "I'm sorry, fish. I won't do that again. I will be nice to you. Please forgive me." + +The fish heard Ben. They saw he was sorry. They decided to help him. They swam to the stick and pushed it with their noses. They loosened the mud and freed the stick. Ben saw the stick move. He pulled it out. He was surprised and grateful. + +"Thank you, fish!" Ben said. "You are very kind. You helped me even though I was mean to you. You are good friends." + +The fish smiled and waved their fins. They were glad Ben learned his lesson. They hoped he would be nice to them from now on. + +Lily and Mom hugged Ben. They were proud of him. He said sorry and thanked the fish. He showed he cared. + +They all went home. They had a warm and cozy dinner. They talked about the fish and the stick. They learned that being kind and respectful is important. They learned that animals are friends, not toys. They learned that sometimes, a twist can make a difference. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they find a big box in the park. It has a lot of toys inside. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Tom says. "Can we take some?" + +"I don't know," Sam says. "Maybe they belong to someone else." + +Tom sees a shiny red car. He wants it very much. He picks it up and puts it in his pocket. + +"Come on, Sam, let's go," he says. "No one will miss them." + +Sam feels bad. He thinks it is wrong to take things that are not yours. He is an honest boy. He says, "No, Tom, we should leave them here. Maybe the owner will come back." + +Tom gets angry. He says, "Don't be silly, Sam. These are free toys. You are a baby. I don't want to be your friend anymore." + +He runs away with the red car. Sam is sad. He stays with the box and waits. + +After a while, a man comes to the park. He has a name tag that says "Bob". He looks for the box. He sees Sam sitting next to it. + +"Hello, little boy," he says. "What are you doing here?" + +Sam tells him the truth. He says, "I found this box with my friend Tom. He took a red car and left. I stayed here because I thought you might come back. I am sorry." + +Bob smiles. He says, "You are a very honest boy. Thank you for waiting for me. This box is full of toys that I was going to donate to a children's hospital. You can have one toy as a reward. Which one do you like?" + +Sam looks at the box. He sees a blue ball. He likes balls. He says, "Can I have the blue ball, please?" + +Bob gives him the blue ball. He says, "Of course, you can. You deserve it. What is your name?" + +Sam says, "My name is Sam. What is your name?" + +Bob says, "My name is Bob. I am glad to meet you, Sam. Do you want to help me take the rest of the toys to the hospital?" + +Sam says, "Yes, I do. I want to make other children happy." + +Bob and Sam go to the hospital. They give the toys to the children. The children are happy. Sam is happy. He makes new friends. He forgets about Tom and the red car. He plays with his blue ball. He thinks it is the best toy ever. +Jill and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. But their favorite thing was the fountain. The fountain had water that went up and down and made pretty colors. Sometimes they put coins in the fountain and made wishes. + +One day, they went to the park and saw that the fountain was broken. There was no water, no colors, only dirt and trash. Jill and Ben were very upset. They wanted to see the fountain again. + +They saw a man with a tool box near the fountain. He was trying to fix it. Jill and Ben ran to him and asked, "Can you make the fountain work again?" + +The man smiled and said, "I'm trying, but it's not easy. The fountain is very old and needs a lot of care. Do you like the fountain?" + +"Yes, we love the fountain!" Jill and Ben said. "We always play here and make wishes. It's so fun and beautiful!" + +The man nodded and said, "I see. Well, I love the fountain too. It reminds me of when I was a kid like you. I used to play here and make wishes. It was so fun and beautiful. That's why I want to restore the fountain, to bring back the fun and beauty." + +Jill and Ben smiled and said, "Can we help you restore the fountain?" + +The man thought for a moment and said, "Sure, you can help me. You can pick up the trash and put it in the bin. You can also find some coins and put them in the fountain. Maybe they will make our wishes come true." + +Jill and Ben agreed and started to help the man. They worked hard and had fun. They hoped that the fountain would work again soon. They wished that the fountain would always be fun and beautiful. +Tom and Sam liked to play with their trucks in the yard. They had big trucks that could make loud noises and move dirt and rocks. They pretended they were powerful drivers who could do anything. + +One day, they saw a new truck in the street. It was bigger and shinier than their trucks. It had a big sign that said "Lion Show". Tom and Sam wanted to see the truck up close. They ran to the street without looking. + +"Hey, look at that truck!" Tom said. "It has a picture of a lion on it. Do you think there is a real lion inside?" + +"Maybe," Sam said. "Let's go and find out. Maybe we can touch it and hear it roar." + +They got closer to the truck and saw a small door on the side. They opened it and peeked inside. It was dark and smelly. They heard a low growl. + +"Hello, lion," Tom said. "Are you friendly? Can you roar for us?" + +Suddenly, a big, furry head appeared in the door. It had yellow eyes and sharp teeth. It was not friendly. It was angry. It roared loudly and jumped out of the truck. It chased Tom and Sam. + +"Run, run!" Sam shouted. "The lion is after us!" + +But they were too slow. The lion caught them and bit them. They screamed and cried. They wished they had never opened the door. They wished they had stayed with their trucks in the yard. The lion show truck was not a fun truck. It was a bad truck. +Anna loved to write. She had many books with pictures and words. She liked to copy the words and make her own stories. She was gifted at writing. She could write big words and small words. + +One day, Anna saw a plane in the sky. It was white and shiny. It made a loud noise. Anna wanted to write about the plane. She took her book and her pen. She wrote: "The plane is fast and high. It flies over the clouds. It goes to far places. I want to see the places." + +She showed her book to her mom. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said: "You are a very good writer, Anna. You have a great imagination. I am proud of you." + +Anna felt happy. She said: "Thank you, mom. Can we go to the airport and see the planes?" + +Her mom said: "Yes, we can. Maybe one day, we can fly in a plane and see the places too." + +Anna was excited. She said: "That would be amazing. I would write about it in my book." + +They went to the car and drove to the airport. Anna saw many planes. She wrote about them in her book. She dreamed of flying and writing. She was gifted and happy. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon. It is red and shiny. It has a basket with a man inside. + +"Can we go in the balloon, please?" Tim asks the man. + +The man smiles. "Sure, you can. But you have to be obedient. The balloon goes very high. You need oxygen to breathe. I have a mask for you. Put it on your face when I tell you." + +Tim and Sam nod. They are excited. They climb into the basket. The man turns on a fire. The balloon goes up, up, up. + +"Wow, look at the clouds!" Sam says. + +"And the birds!" Tim says. + +They see the park, the houses, the cars. They look very small. + +"Put on your masks now," the man says. "We are very high. The air is thin." + +Tim and Sam obey. They put on their masks. They feel a tube in their mouth. They breathe oxygen. They feel good. + +The man turns off the fire. The balloon goes down, down, down. + +"Thank you for the ride," Tim and Sam say. + +"You're welcome," the man says. "You were very obedient. I hope you had fun." + +Tim and Sam hug the man. They run to their mom. They tell her about the balloon. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then they saw something on the shelf that they had never seen before. It was a big, round, shiny thing with a lot of colors. It looked like a ball, but it was not a ball. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Let's see!" Lily said. + +They climbed on the couch and reached for the shiny thing. But it was too high for them. They tried to pull it down, but it was too heavy. They pushed and pulled harder, but it did not move. Then they heard a loud crack. The shiny thing broke into many pieces and fell on the floor. It made a big mess. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Lily cried. + +They heard footsteps coming from the kitchen. It was their mom. She saw the broken shiny thing and the mess on the floor. She was not happy. + +"Ben! Lily! What did you do?" she asked. + +"We wanted to see the shiny thing, but it broke!" Ben said. + +"What shiny thing? That was not a toy. That was a vase. A very special vase. It was a gift from your grandma. It was very old and very expensive. You broke a mystery!" mom said. + +"A mystery?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, a mystery. No one knows how it was made or where it came from. It had a lot of stories and secrets. And now it is gone. You broke a very important thing!" mom said. + +Ben and Lily felt very sorry. They did not mean to break the vase. They did not know it was a mystery. They thought it was just a shiny thing. + +"We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We thought it was ugly," Lily said. + +"Ugly? How can you say that? It was beautiful. It had so many colors and patterns. It was a work of art. You have no taste!" mom said. + +Ben and Lily looked at the broken pieces on the floor. They did not see any beauty. They only saw sharp edges and ugly shapes. They did not understand why mom liked the vase so much. They did not understand why it was a mystery. They only understood that they had done something bad. And they felt very sad. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They had to be careful not to lose the ball. + +One time, the ball went too far and went into the street. Tim ran after the ball without looking. He did not see the big car coming. The car was fast and loud. It hit Tim and made him fall. Lily saw what happened and screamed. + +"Tim! Tim!" she cried. She ran to Tim and saw that he was hurt. He had blood on his face and his leg. He did not move or talk. Lily was scared and sad. She did not know what to do. + +A man saw the accident and called for help. He had a phone in his hand. He said, "There is a boy who was hit by a car. He needs an ambulance. Please hurry." He tried to calm Lily down and told her to stay with Tim. + +Soon, they heard a siren. It was the ambulance. The ambulance was big and white and had a red cross on it. It had powerful lights and a loud horn. It stopped near Tim and Lily. Two people came out of the ambulance. They wore uniforms and had bags with them. They were the paramedics. They came to help Tim. + +They checked Tim's pulse and put a bandage on his wound. They lifted him on a stretcher and put him in the ambulance. They told Lily to come with them. They said, "Don't worry, we will take Tim to the hospital. He will be okay. We will fix him up." They were kind and gentle. + +Lily got in the ambulance with Tim. She held his hand and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I love you. Please don't forget me." She hoped that Tim would wake up and smile at her again. She hoped that he would remember their ball and their game. She hoped that he would be happy and healthy. She prayed for him. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals in the farm. They see cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. + +One day, they see a big brown chicken. The chicken has many eggs. Tom and Lily want to see the eggs. They go near the chicken. The chicken is angry. The chicken clucks loudly. The chicken pecks at Tom and Lily. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom and Lily cry. They run away from the chicken. They are scared and hurt. + +"Sorry, chicken!" Tom says. "We just want to see your eggs. We do not want to take them." + +The chicken does not listen. The chicken chases Tom and Lily. The chicken is fast. Tom and Lily are slow. + +"Help! Help! Help!" Tom and Lily shout. They look for a place to hide. They see a barn. They run to the barn. They close the door. + +The chicken is outside. The chicken cannot get in. The chicken is still angry. The chicken clucks louder and louder. The chicken's noise increases. + +Tom and Lily are inside. They are safe. They are still scared. They hug each other. + +"Shh! Shh! Shh!" Tom says. "Maybe the chicken will go away. Maybe the chicken will calm down." + +Lily nods. She hopes Tom is right. She hopes the chicken will leave them alone. She hopes they can play in the farm again. +Lily liked to play on the beach with her mom and dad. She liked to make sand castles and look for shells and rocks. One day, she found a big, shiny shell that was closed. She wondered what was inside. + +She asked her mom, "Can I open this shell, mom? Maybe there is a pearl inside!" + +Her mom said, "That is an oyster, Lily. It is a kind of animal that lives in the water. It has a hard shell to protect itself. Sometimes, it has a pearl inside, but not always. You can open it, but be careful. The shell is sharp and the oyster might not like it." + +Lily nodded and used a stick to pry open the shell. She saw a gray, slimy thing inside. It was the oyster. It did not have a pearl. Lily felt sad. She wanted to see a pearl. She said, "Sorry, oyster. I did not mean to hurt you. I will let you go." + +She put the oyster back in the water and watched it sink. She hoped it would be okay. She said, "Bye, oyster. Maybe I will see you again." + +She ran back to her mom and dad and hugged them. They said, "We love you, Lily. You are very kind and curious. Maybe next time, you will find a pearl. But remember, oysters are living things too. They need their shells to be safe and happy." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, mom and dad. I will remember that. Oysters are living things too." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has a long trunk. The trunk is full of toys. + +"Wow, look at the truck!" Anna says. "It has so many toys!" + +"Can we play with them?" Ben asks. + +They run to the truck. They want to see the toys. But the truck driver sees them. He is not happy. + +"Hey, stop!" he shouts. "These are not your toys! These are for the store!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not want to make the driver angry. They run away from the truck. + +"Sorry, mister!" they say. + +They go back to the park. They play with their own toys. They are still happy. + +The end. +Lily liked to pray every night before she went to sleep. She thanked God for her family, her friends, and her toys. She also asked God to help her be a good girl and to protect her from bad things. + +One day, Lily saw a pink tool set in the store. She wanted it very much, because she liked to pretend to fix things like her daddy. She asked her mommy if she could buy it, but her mommy said no. She said they had to save money for more important things. + +Lily was sad and angry. She thought her mommy was mean and unfair. She decided to take the pink tool set without paying. She hid it under her coat and ran out of the store. + +That night, Lily did not pray. She felt guilty and scared. She knew she had done a bad thing. She wondered if God was angry with her too. + +She heard a knock on her door. It was her daddy. He had a serious look on his face. He said he had to talk to her. He said he had seen her take the pink tool set from the store. He said he was very disappointed in her. He said she had to return it and say sorry to the store owner. + +Lily started to cry. She said she was sorry and that she loved her daddy. She said she wanted to pray and ask God to forgive her. Her daddy hugged her and said he loved her too. He said he would help her make things right. He said God would forgive her if she was truly sorry and learned from her mistake. + +Lily learned a valuable lesson that day. She learned that stealing was wrong and that honesty was important. She learned that praying was not only a way to thank God, but also a way to ask for help and guidance. She learned that her parents loved her and wanted the best for her. She learned that pink tools were not worth losing her peace and joy. +Sara liked to teach her doll how to do things. She taught her how to brush her hair, how to drink from a cup, and how to say please and thank you. She also taught her how to dress up in different clothes. Sara had a lot of clothes for her doll, but her favorite was a blue dress with white dots. She thought it was very pretty and made her doll look like a princess. + +One day, Sara and her doll went to the park with her mom. Sara wanted to show her doll the flowers, the birds, and the swings. She put her doll in a basket and carried her around. She saw a big yellow flower and picked it for her doll. She put it in her doll's hair and said, "You look so nice, doll. Do you like the flower?" Her doll did not answer, but Sara smiled and hugged her. + +Then, Sara saw a big brown dog. The dog was running and barking and playing with a ball. Sara liked dogs and wanted to pet it. She asked her mom if she could go near the dog. Her mom said yes, but to be careful and gentle. Sara left her doll in the basket and walked to the dog. She said hello to the dog and reached out her hand. The dog licked her hand and wagged its tail. Sara giggled and stroked its fur. She said, "You are a good dog. Do you want to play with me?" + +But then, Sara smelled something bad. She looked at the dog and saw that it had rolled in something smelly. It was mud and poop and garbage. Sara wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, dog. You are very smelly. You need a bath." The dog did not seem to care. It ran to the basket and jumped on it. It knocked over the basket and Sara's doll fell out. The dog grabbed the doll by its blue dress and shook it. The dress ripped and the flower fell off. The doll was dirty and smelly and broken. + +Sara cried and ran to the basket. She picked up her doll and hugged it. She said, "Oh, doll. I'm so sorry. The dog was bad. He ruined your blue dress and your flower. He made you smelly and hurt. I will teach him a lesson." She looked at the dog and shouted, "Bad dog! Bad dog! Go away! Leave my doll alone!" The dog dropped the doll and ran away. Sara's mom came and comforted Sara. She said, "It's okay, Sara. The dog didn't know better. He was just playing. We can wash your doll and fix her dress. She will be fine." Sara nodded and wiped her tears. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you and my doll. But I don't like smelly dogs." +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "Do you like the snow?" + +The snowman did not answer. He was very cold and quiet. + +"Maybe he is shy," Ben said. "Or maybe he can't talk." + +Lily and Ben decided to make a snowball and throw it at the snowman. They thought it would be fun and maybe he would say something. + +They rolled a big snowball and threw it at the snowman. But the snowball hit the hat and knocked it off. Under the hat, there was a big surprise. + +It was a bird's nest with three baby birds. They were chirping and flapping their wings. They were not cold, because they had feathers and each other. + +"Wow!" Lily and Ben said. "Look at the baby birds!" + +The baby birds looked at Lily and Ben. They were not afraid, because they saw the carrot and the rocks. They thought they were food. + +"Hello, baby birds!" Lily said. "Do you like the snow?" + +The baby birds answered. They said, "Peep, peep, peep!" + +Lily and Ben laughed. They were very happy with their surprise. They put the hat back on the snowman and gave him some seeds. They played with the baby birds until it was time to go home. +Ben and Lily like to play with their cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make them go fast and make noises. Sometimes they pretend they are drivers or mechanics. + +One day, Ben finds a new car in his toy box. It is shiny and red, with big wheels and a loud horn. He is very happy and shows it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I have a new car! It is so pretty and fast!" he says. + +Lily looks at the car and smiles. She likes it too. She has a yellow car that is also shiny and fast. + +"Wow, Ben, your car is very nice! Can I see it?" she asks. + +Ben nods and gives her the car. Lily holds it and looks at it. She sees a small scratch on the side. She feels sad for Ben. + +"Oh, Ben, your car has a scratch. How did it happen?" she asks. + +Ben shrugs and frowns. He does not know how the scratch got there. He thinks someone played with his car when he was not looking. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe someone was mean and hurt my car. I don't like it. It makes my car look bad," he says. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She remembers she has some tape and polish in her room. She can use them to fix Ben's car. + +"Don't worry, Ben. I can help you. I have some tape and polish in my room. We can use them to make your car look good again. Come with me," she says. + +Ben smiles and follows Lily. They go to her room and find the tape and polish. Lily cuts a small piece of tape and sticks it over the scratch. Then she takes the polish and rubs it on the car. She makes the car shiny and smooth. + +"There, Ben. Your car is fixed. It looks like new. Do you like it?" she asks. + +Ben takes the car and looks at it. He is very happy. He does not see the scratch anymore. He sees only the shiny and red car. He hugs Lily and thanks her. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very friendly and kind. You made my car look good again. I like it very much. You are the best friend ever," he says. + +Lily hugs him back and smiles. She is happy too. She likes to help Ben and make him happy. She likes to play with him and his car. + +"You are welcome, Ben. You are very friendly and kind too. You let me see your car and play with it. I like it very much too. You are the best friend ever," she says. + +They go back to their cars and play together. They make them go fast and make noises. They pretend they are drivers or mechanics. They have fun and laugh. They are happy. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they want to go downstairs. Downstairs is where Mom and Dad are. Downstairs is where the kitchen and the living room are. Downstairs is where the fun is. + +One day, Ben and Lily hear a loud noise from downstairs. They wonder what it is. They want to see. They get out of their bed and go to the door. They open the door and look at the stair. The stair is long and steep. They are a little scared. + +"Come on, Lily," Ben says. "Let's go downstairs. Maybe Mom and Dad have a surprise for us." + +"I don't know, Ben," Lily says. "The stair is too high. What if we fall?" + +"Don't worry, Lily," Ben says. "We can hold hands. We can go slowly. We can be careful." + +"Okay, Ben," Lily says. "But we have to be quiet. We don't want to make Mom and Dad angry." + +Ben and Lily hold hands and start to go down the stair. They take small steps. They look at the floor. They don't look at the wall. They don't look at the window. They don't look at the pictures. They are very quiet. + +But when they reach the last step, they see something that makes them forget to be quiet. They see a big cake on the table. They see balloons and streamers on the wall. They see Mom and Dad smiling at them. They see a sign that says "Happy Birthday, Ben and Lily!" + +Ben and Lily are so happy. They forget to be scared. They forget to be careful. They forget to be quiet. They run to the table and hug Mom and Dad. They shout and laugh and clap. They are very noisy. + +Mom and Dad don't mind. They hug Ben and Lily back. They say "Happy Birthday, Ben and Lily! We love you very much. We have a surprise for you. Do you want to see?" + +Ben and Lily nod and smile. They want to see. They want to see their surprise. They want to see their cake. They want to see their balloons. They want to see their fun. They are very happy. +Ben likes to look at small things with his microscope. He has many slides with bugs, plants and hairs. He thinks they are fine and fun to see. He wants to show his mom and dad his microscope and slides. + +One day, he finds a new slide in his box. It has a label that says "germ". He does not know what a germ is, but he thinks it must be a small thing too. He puts the slide under his microscope and turns on the light. He sees a round thing with many legs and a mouth. It looks scary and mean. He feels a shiver in his spine. + +He hears his mom call him for lunch. He runs to the kitchen, leaving his microscope and slide on the table. He does not tell his mom about the germ. He thinks she will not like it. He eats his sandwich and milk, but he does not feel hungry. He feels sick. + +After lunch, he goes back to his room. He wants to take the germ slide away and hide it. He does not want to look at it again. But when he gets to his table, he sees his dad lying on the floor. His dad is pale and sweating. He is holding his stomach and moaning. He sees the microscope and the slide on the table. He sees the germ moving and growing. + +He realizes that the germ is bad. He realizes that his dad touched the slide and got sick. He feels scared and sorry. He runs to his mom and tells her what happened. He hopes his dad will be fine. He hopes the germ will go away. He hopes he did not make a big mistake. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big building near the river. It had a big wheel that turned and turned. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"That is a mill," Sue said. "My dad works there. He makes flour from wheat." + +"Can we go and see?" Tom said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The mill is loud and busy," Sue said. + +They walked to the mill. They saw many people and machines. They heard a lot of noise. Sue held Tom's hand. + +"Hello, Sue," a man said. He was Sue's dad. He wore a white hat and a white apron. He had flour on his face. "Who is your friend?" + +"This is Tom. He lives next door. Can we see the mill, dad?" Sue said. + +"Sure, but only for a little while. The mill is not a place for children. You have to stay close to me and do what I say," Sue's dad said. + +He took them inside the mill. They saw big sacks of wheat and flour. They saw a big machine that crushed the wheat and made it into powder. They saw a big oven that baked the flour and made it into bread. + +"Wow, this is amazing," Tom said. + +"Yes, it is. But it is also dangerous. You see that red button over there? That is the emergency button. If something goes wrong, you have to press it. It will stop the machine and the oven. Do you understand?" Sue's dad said. + +"Yes, we understand," Tom and Sue said. + +Sue's dad showed them more things in the mill. He explained how everything worked. Tom and Sue listened and asked questions. They were having fun. + +But then, something bad happened. A big sack of flour fell from a shelf and hit the machine. The machine made a loud bang and started to smoke. The oven made a loud hiss and started to burn. The people in the mill shouted and ran. + +"Quick, kids, follow me. We have to get out of here," Sue's dad said. + +He grabbed Tom and Sue and ran to the door. But the door was blocked by fire and smoke. They could not get out. + +"What do we do, dad?" Sue said. + +"Don't worry, I have an idea. Do you remember the red button?" Sue's dad said. + +"Yes, we remember," Tom and Sue said. + +"Good. You have to go and press it. It will stop the fire and the smoke. It will save the mill and the people. Can you do it?" Sue's dad said. + +"Yes, we can do it," Tom and Sue said. + +They let go of Sue's dad's hand and ran to the red button. They dodged the flames and the sparks. They reached the red button and pressed it with all their strength. + +The machine and the oven stopped. The fire and the smoke died down. The people in the mill cheered and clapped. + +"Good job, kids. You are brave and smart. You saved the day," Sue's dad said. + +He hugged Tom and Sue and thanked them. He took them outside the mill. He gave them some bread and water. He called their parents and told them what happened. + +Tom and Sue were happy. They had seen the mill and learned a lot. They had helped Sue's dad and the people in the mill. They had been heroes. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big bag of seeds. They want to feed the birds. + +"Look, Anna, there are many birds!" Ben says. He points to the sky. He sees red birds, blue birds, and yellow birds. + +"Wow, they are pretty!" Anna says. She opens the bag of seeds. She takes a handful of seeds. She throws them on the ground. "Come, birds, come and eat!" + +The birds see the seeds. They fly down to the ground. They peck at the seeds. They make happy noises. + +Anna and Ben smile. They scatter more seeds. They watch the birds. They try to learn their names. + +"That is a robin," Ben says. He points to a red bird. "He has a red chest. He is reliable. He comes every day." + +"That is a blue jay," Anna says. She points to a blue bird. "He has a blue crest. He is loud. He likes to talk." + +They see a yellow bird. They do not know its name. They ask the bird. + +"Hello, bird, what is your name?" Anna says. + +"Tweet, tweet, tweet," the bird says. + +Anna and Ben laugh. They think the bird is funny. They give the bird a name. + +"We will call you Sunny," Ben says. "You are yellow like the sun. You are bright and cheerful." + +"Tweet, tweet, tweet," Sunny says. He nods his head. He likes his name. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They have a new friend. They scatter more seeds for Sunny and the other birds. They have fun in the park. +Sara and Ben love to play with their toy drums. They like to make loud noises and pretend they are jazz stars. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to play with their drums in the living room. But their mom says no. She says the living room is too messy and they have to clean it first. She says if they clean it, they can play with their drums later. She promises. + +Sara and Ben do not like to clean. They think it is hard and boring. They want to play now. They start to argue. Sara says they should listen to mom and clean. Ben says they should sneak to the living room and play. They get angry at each other. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting and frowning. She is not happy. She says they have to stop and say sorry. She says they have to work together and help each other. She says that is what jazz stars do. She says they can still play with their drums if they clean. + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They say sorry to mom and to each other. They hug and smile. They decide to clean the living room. They work together and help each other. They make it neat and tidy. They are proud of themselves. + +Mom sees them and is happy. She says they did a good job. She says they can play with their drums now. She says she is proud of them. She says they are jazz stars. She joins them and plays with them. They make loud noises and have fun together. They keep their promise. +Sara liked to play with her mom's things. She liked to wear her mom's hats and shoes and jewelry. She liked to smell her mom's perfume and lotion. She liked to pretend she was a grown-up lady. + +One day, Sara saw a new bottle of lotion on her mom's dresser. It was pink and shiny and had a picture of a flower on it. Sara wanted to try it. She opened the bottle and squeezed some lotion on her hand. It smelled sweet and fruity. Sara rubbed it on her face and neck and arms. She felt happy and pretty. + +But then, Sara started to feel itchy. Her skin turned red and bumpy. She felt hot and sore. She ran to the mirror and saw that she looked like a monster. She screamed and cried. She was scared and sorry. + +Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw Sara and the bottle of lotion. She was angry and worried. She grabbed Sara and the bottle and ran to the car. She drove to the doctor. She told Sara that she was allergic to the lotion. She said that the lotion was not ordinary. It was special and expensive. She said that she had to buy it from a special store. She said that Sara should never play with her things again. + +Sara felt sad and ashamed. She wished she had not played with the lotion. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she could be ordinary again. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to explore other rooms in the house. Sometimes they find new things to see and touch. + +One day, they see a big door at the end of the hall. It has a shiny lock on it. They wonder what is behind the door. They try to open it, but it does not move. They push and pull, but nothing happens. + +"Maybe we need a key," Ben says. + +"Where can we find a key?" Lily asks. + +They look around the hall. They see a small table with a vase and a picture. They see a coat rack with some hats and scarves. They see a rug with a pattern of flowers and stars. + +They check the table, the coat rack, and the rug. They do not find a key. They feel sad and bored. + +"Let's go back to our room," Ben says. + +"OK," Lily agrees. + +They turn around and walk to their room. But on the way, they see something shiny under the rug. They lift the rug and see a small key. + +"Look, a key!" Ben shouts. + +"Maybe it fits the lock!" Lily says. + +They run to the big door with the key. They put the key in the lock and turn it. The door opens with a click. + +They peek inside the room. They see a big bed with a soft blanket. They see a shelf with many books and toys. They see a window with a view of the garden. They see a sign that says "Mom and Dad's Room". + +"Wow, this is impressive!" Ben says. + +"Can we go in?" Lily asks. + +They look at each other and smile. They nod and walk into the room. They jump on the bed and lie on the blanket. They pick up some books and toys and play with them. They look out the window and see the flowers and the birds. + +They have fun in the room. They forget about the time. They do not hear Mom and Dad coming home. They do not hear them calling their names. They do not hear them opening the door. They do not see their faces. They only see the lock. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a telephone on the shelf. It is big and red and has many buttons. + +"Let's play with the telephone!" Lily says. She picks it up and puts it to her ear. "Hello, hello, who is there?" + +Tom wants to play too. He grabs the other end of the telephone and pulls it. "It's my turn, Lily! Give it to me!" + +"No, it's mine! I found it first!" Lily says. She pulls back and holds the telephone tight. + +They start to fight and shout. The telephone makes a loud noise. Beep, beep, beep! + +Mama hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees Lily and Tom fighting over the telephone. She is not happy. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Mama says. "What are you doing? This is not a toy. This is a real telephone. You have to be careful with it. And you have to share and be nice to each other." + +She takes the telephone from them and puts it back on the shelf. She tells them to sit on the bed and listen to her. + +"Listen, Lily and Tom. This telephone is for talking to people who are far away. Like Grandma and Grandpa. They live in another town. Sometimes they call us and we can hear their voices. They are very jolly and kind. They love you very much. Do you want to talk to them?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They feel sorry for fighting. They want to talk to Grandma and Grandpa. + +Mama smiles and picks up the telephone again. She dials a number and waits. Then she hears a voice. + +"Hello, hello, who is there?" + +"It's Mama, and Lily and Tom. We want to say hello and we love you." + +"Hello, hello, Mama, and Lily and Tom. We are so happy to hear from you. We love you too." + +Lily and Tom take turns to talk to Grandma and Grandpa. They tell them about their toys and their day. They hear Grandma and Grandpa laugh and sing. They feel jolly and happy too. + +They thank Grandma and Grandpa for talking to them and say goodbye. They give the telephone back to Mama and hug her. + +"Thank you, Mama, for letting us talk to Grandma and Grandpa. They are very jolly and kind. We love them very much. And we love you too." + +Mama hugs them back and kisses them. She is proud of them. + +"You are very welcome, Lily and Tom. You are very jolly and kind too. I love you very much. And I'm glad you learned to share and be nice to each other." + +They smile and cuddle with Mama. They are happy and peaceful. They listen to the birds outside and the clock inside. Tick, tock, tick, tock. +Sara likes to sing and dance. She has a toy microphone and a radio. She plays her favorite songs and sings along. She is very lively and happy. + +One day, she has an idea. She wants to record her singing and dancing. She asks her mom for help. Mom has a phone that can record videos. She says yes and helps Sara set up the phone. + +Sara puts on her best dress and her shiny shoes. She picks a song she loves. She presses the button on the phone and starts to sing and dance. She has a lot of fun. She makes funny faces and moves. She feels like a star. + +When the song is over, she stops the phone. She runs to mom and asks to see the video. Mom shows her the video on the phone. Sara watches herself sing and dance. She laughs and claps. She likes the video a lot. + +Mom says she is proud of Sara. She says she has a surprise for her. She goes to the kitchen and comes back with a jar of jam. She says it is Sara's favorite jam. She says she can have some on toast as a treat. Sara is very happy. She hugs mom and says thank you. She says she loves jam and mom. She says she loves singing and dancing too. She says it is a good day. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pretty dress, and a smile. Sara thought Anna was the most attractive doll in the world. + +One day, Sara wanted to show Anna to her friend Lily. She took Anna to Lily's house and knocked on the door. Lily opened the door and saw Anna. She liked Anna too. She asked Sara if she could play with Anna for a while. Sara said yes, because she was a good friend. + +Lily took Anna to her room and lay her on the bed. She brushed Anna's hair, changed her dress, and put a hat on her. She had fun with Anna, but she also wanted to keep her. She thought Anna was the most attractive doll in the world. + +When Sara came to get Anna, Lily said no. She said Anna was her doll now. Sara was sad and angry. She tried to take Anna back, but Lily was stronger. They pulled and pushed, and Anna fell to the floor. Anna's head broke off, and her hair came out. She was not attractive anymore. She was ruined. + +Sara cried and ran away. Lily cried and threw Anna away. They were not friends anymore. Anna was not happy anymore. It was a bad ending. +Sara likes to be organized. She has a place for everything in her room. She puts her toys in the toy box, her books on the shelf, and her clothes in the closet. She likes to make her bed every morning and tidy up before she goes to sleep. + +One day, Sara gets a new pet. It is a fluffy bunny. She names it Fluffy. She is very happy and wants to play with Fluffy all the time. She gives Fluffy a carrot and a bowl of water. She makes a cozy bed for Fluffy in a corner of her room. + +But Fluffy is not very organized. Fluffy likes to hop around and explore. Fluffy knocks over the toy box and scatters the toys. Fluffy nibbles on the books and tears the pages. Fluffy digs in the closet and pulls out the clothes. Fluffy makes a mess of Sara's room. + +Sara is very upset. She does not like the mess. She scolds Fluffy and tells him to stop. But Fluffy does not listen. Fluffy just wiggles his nose and looks at Sara with his big eyes. + +Sara's mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not angry. She smiles and hugs Sara. She tells Sara that Fluffy is a baby and does not know the rules. She says that Sara needs to teach Fluffy how to be organized. She says that Sara can use her words and her actions to show Fluffy what to do. + +Sara nods and agrees. She decides to be patient and gentle with Fluffy. She picks up the toys and puts them back in the toy box. She shows Fluffy how to do it. She says, "This is where the toys go. Can you help me?" Fluffy hops over and nudges a toy with his nose. He tries to help Sara. Sara praises Fluffy and gives him a cuddle. + +Sara does the same with the books, the clothes, and the bed. She shows Fluffy how to be organized. She says, "This is where the books go. This is where the clothes go. This is where the bed goes. Can you see?" Fluffy follows Sara and watches her. He learns from her. He nods and wiggles his ears. + +Sara and Fluffy work together and clean up the room. They have fun and bond. Sara is proud of Fluffy and Fluffy is happy with Sara. They are both organized and love each other. They are the best friends. +Sam and Mia liked to play on the beach. They liked to build sand castles and look for shells. One day, they found a big shiny shell. It was very pretty and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at this shell!" Sam said. "It is so shiny and smooth. I want to polish it and make it even more shiny." + +"How do you polish a shell?" Mia asked. + +"Easy, you just rub it with sand and water. Like this." Sam showed Mia how to polish the shell. He rubbed it hard with sand and water. He made the shell very shiny. + +"Can I try?" Mia asked. + +"No, it is my shell. I found it first. You can find your own shell." Sam said. He was rude to Mia. He did not want to share the shell. + +Mia was sad. She did not like how Sam was rude to her. She wanted to play with the shell too. She looked around for another shell, but she could not find any. All the shells were small and dull. + +"Please, Sam, can I polish the shell for a little bit?" Mia asked again. + +"No, go away. This is my shell. You can't touch it." Sam said. He was very rude to Mia. He did not care about her feelings. + +Mia was very sad. She started to cry. She did not want to play with Sam anymore. She ran away from the beach. She did not see the big wave coming. The wave was very big and strong. It came from the ocean and crashed on the beach. It washed away Sam and his shell. Sam was scared. He screamed for help. But no one heard him. The wave took him and his shell far away. He never saw Mia or the beach again. He was sorry for being rude to Mia. But it was too late. The end. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the forest. They had a secret hut made of pine branches and leaves. They kept their toys and snacks there. One day, they found a bird's nest on a pine tree near their hut. It had three blue eggs inside. + +"Wow, look at the eggs!" Ben said. "They are so pretty. Can we take them?" + +"No, Ben, we can't!" Lily said. "They belong to the bird. She will be sad if we take them. Let's leave them alone." + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He climbed the pine tree and reached for the nest. He grabbed the eggs and put them in his pocket. He climbed down and ran to the hut. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Lily asked. "You are bad. You should put them back." + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He wanted to keep the eggs. He put them in a box and hid them under a blanket. He said they were his. + +The next day, Ben and Lily went to the hut again. They heard a loud chirping sound. They looked outside and saw a bird flying around the pine tree. She was looking for her eggs. She was very sad. + +"Ben, look at the bird!" Lily said. "She is looking for her eggs. She misses them. Don't you feel guilty?" + +Ben looked at the bird. He felt guilty. He knew he did a bad thing. He took the eggs from the bird. He made her sad. He did not want to keep the eggs anymore. + +"OK, Lily, you are right," Ben said. "I feel guilty. I will put the eggs back. I hope the bird will forgive me." + +Ben took the box and climbed the pine tree. He put the eggs back in the nest. He climbed down and ran to the hut. He hugged Lily and said he was sorry. + +The bird saw her eggs. She was very happy. She settled in the nest and kept them warm. She thanked Ben and Lily with a sweet song. Ben and Lily smiled and listened. They learned a lesson. They never took anything that did not belong to them again. +Tim and Kim were twins who loved to go to the festival. The festival had many fun things to do, like games, rides, and food. Tim and Kim liked to eat cotton candy, popcorn, and ice cream at the festival. + +One day, they went to the festival with their mom and dad. They saw a big balloon stand with many colors and shapes. Tim and Kim wanted a balloon each, but there was only one left. It was a red balloon with a smiley face. + +"Mom, can I have the balloon?" Tim asked. + +"No, me!" Kim said. + +They both reached for the balloon, but Tim got it first. He held it tight and smiled. + +"Ha ha, I got it!" he said. + +Kim was angry and sad. She wanted the balloon too. She tried to grab it from Tim, but he pulled it away. + +"Stop it, Kim! It's mine!" he said. + +Kim was so mad that she did a bad thing. She bit Tim on his arm. Tim felt a sharp pain and let go of the balloon. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, Kim! Why did you bite me?" he said. + +The balloon flew away in the air. Tim and Kim watched it go. They both felt sorry and ashamed. They had lost the balloon and hurt each other. + +Mom and dad came over and saw what happened. They were not happy. + +"Tim, Kim, what did you do?" mom asked. + +They told mom and dad the truth. Mom and dad shook their heads. + +"Tim, Kim, you should not fight over things. You should share and be kind to each other. You are twins and you should love each other. Biting is not nice. It hurts and it's rude. Do you understand?" dad said. + +Tim and Kim nodded. They felt bad for what they did. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"Sorry, Tim. I should not have bitten you. You can have the balloon." Kim said. + +"Sorry, Kim. I should have shared the balloon with you. You can have it next time." Tim said. + +Mom and dad smiled and hugged them too. + +"That's better. We're glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's go and have some fun at the festival. Maybe we can find another balloon for you." mom said. + +Tim and Kim agreed. They held hands and walked with mom and dad. They learned that biting is wrong and sharing is right. They had a perfect day at the festival. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big house near the park. The house has many windows and a big door. Sara and Tom want to see the house. + +"Who lives in the house?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone rich," Tom says. + +They walk to the house. They hear a loud noise. It sounds like a dog. They are scared. + +"Let's go back to the park," Tom says. + +But Sara is curious. She wants to see the dog. She goes to the door. She knocks on the door. + +"Who is there?" a voice says. + +Sara does not answer. She is shy. + +"Who is there?" the voice says again. + +Sara hears the dog again. It sounds angry. + +"Go away!" the voice says. + +Sara runs back to Tom. They run to the park. + +"That was not nice," Sara says. + +"No, it was not. Maybe they are not rich. Maybe they are mean," Tom says. + +They play with their toys. They forget about the house. + +They are happy. They have each other. They have a potato. They share the potato. They eat the potato. It is yummy. They are not rich. But they are not mean. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the sand. They had a big bucket and a small bucket. They wanted to make a castle with the sand. + +"Let's match the buckets," Lily said. "We can put the big bucket on top of the small bucket and make a tower." + +"OK," Tom said. He filled the small bucket with sand and turned it over. He pressed it hard to make it strong. Then he filled the big bucket with sand and lifted it up. + +But the big bucket was too heavy for Tom. He was weak. He dropped the big bucket on the small bucket and the sand fell down. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The tower is broken!" + +Tom felt sad. He said sorry to Lily. + +"It's OK," Lily said. She hugged Tom. "We can try again. Or we can make something else. We can match the sand with shells and stones and make a picture." + +Tom smiled. He liked Lily. He liked to play with her. They found some shells and stones and matched them with the sand. They made a picture of a sun and a flower. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and draw with crayons. One day, they find a big yellow circle on the floor. It is a rug. + +Lily says, "This is my circle. I will sit on it and make a house with blocks." She puts some blocks on the rug and pretends they are walls and windows. + +Ben says, "No, this is my circle. I will lie on it and draw with crayons." He takes some crayons and starts to make lines and shapes on the rug. + +Lily and Ben start to tease each other. They say, "My circle, my circle, go away!" They pull the rug and the blocks and the crayons. They make a mess. + +Mom comes and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "Lily and Ben, stop teasing each other. This is not your circle. This is our circle. You have to share and be nice." She helps them clean up the mess and gives them a hug. + +Lily and Ben say sorry to each other. They decide to play together on the rug. They make a house with blocks and draw with crayons. They have fun. They are friends. +Tim and Sue are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and stories with their cars, dolls and blocks. They pretend that they are doctors, firefighters and teachers. + +Suddenly, Tim hears a loud sound from the kitchen. He runs to see what it is. He sees his mom holding her hand and crying. She has cut herself with a knife while making lunch. She says, "Tim, this is an emergency. I need your help. Please call dad on the phone and tell him to come home." + +Tim is scared and worried. He does not know how to use the phone. He runs back to the living room and tells Sue what happened. Sue is brave and smart. She says, "Don't worry, Tim. I know how to use the phone. I will call dad and you stay with mom. We will make her feel better." + +Sue picks up the phone and dials the number. She says, "Hello, dad. This is Sue. Mom has an emergency. She cut her hand and it is bleeding. Please come home fast. We love you. Bye." She hangs up the phone and runs to the kitchen. She sees Tim holding a towel on mom's hand. She hugs them both and says, "It's okay, mom. Dad is coming. He will make you well. You are brave and strong." + +Mom smiles and says, "Thank you, Tim and Sue. You are the best. You helped me a lot. I love you so much. You are brave and smart. When dad comes, we will go to the doctor and then we will have lunch. I know you are hungry. I am sorry I could not finish making the sandwiches. But we will have something else. Maybe some soup and crackers. How does that sound?" + +Tim and Sue nod and say, "That sounds good, mom. We are hungry, but we are not mad. We are glad you are okay. We love you, mom. And we love dad. And we love each other. We are a family. And we can make it through anything." +Ben and Mia like to play with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, but their favorite is the big scale. The scale can tell them how heavy things are. They put their toys on the scale and see the numbers change. + +One day, they find something unusual in the toy box. It is a shiny egg with spots. They wonder what it is and where it came from. They decide to put it on the scale and see how heavy it is. + +The scale says the egg is very light, only one. Ben and Mia are surprised. They think the egg is too big to be so light. They want to know what is inside the egg. They shake it and listen. They hear a soft sound, like a squeak. + +"Hello, egg. What are you?" Ben asks. + +"Crack, crack, crack," the egg answers. + +Ben and Mia watch as the egg breaks open. A small creature comes out. It has wings, a tail, and scales. It looks like a dragon, but very tiny. + +"Wow, a dragon!" Mia says. + +"Roar, roar, roar," the dragon says. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They have a new friend. They hug the dragon and give it a name. They call it Sparky. They play with Sparky and the scale. They see how much Sparky can fly and breathe fire. They have a lot of fun. + +The end. +Sam and Lily went to the market with Mom. They saw many things to buy. They saw fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, and more. Mom said they could choose one thing each. + +Sam liked the red tomatoes. He said, "I want a tomato, Mom. They are round and juicy and good." Mom smiled and said, "Okay, Sam. You can have a tomato. But only one, okay?" + +Lily liked the cool hats. She saw a hat with flowers and a hat with stars. She said, "I want a hat, Mom. They are cool and pretty and fun." Mom nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. You can have a hat. But only one, okay?" + +Sam and Lily each chose their thing. Sam chose a big tomato. Lily chose a hat with stars. They were happy with their choices. They thanked Mom and gave her a hug. + +Mom paid for the things and they went home. Sam ate his tomato and Lily wore her hat. They showed Dad what they got. Dad said, "Wow, you have a tomato and a hat. They are nice and you are smart. I love you both." Sam and Lily smiled and said, "We love you too, Dad." They had a good day. +Lily liked math very much. She was good at counting and adding and taking away. She was intelligent and liked to learn new things. Every day, she set her math book and her crayons on the table and did some math problems. + +One day, her brother Tom came to her room. He was older and bigger than Lily. He did not like math at all. He liked to play games and watch TV. He saw Lily's math book and said, "Math is boring and hard. You should play with me instead." + +Lily did not want to play with Tom. She wanted to do math. She said, "No, thank you. Math is fun and easy. You should try it too." + +Tom got angry and grabbed Lily's math book. He said, "No, I don't want to try it. I want to play with this." He threw the math book out of the window. + +Lily was sad and mad. She ran to the window and saw her math book on the ground. She said, "Tom, you are mean and naughty. You have to get my math book back." + +Tom did not want to get the math book back. He said, "No, I don't have to. It's your math book, not mine." + +Lily said, "But you threw it out. You have to get it back. It's the right thing to do." + +Tom said, "No, I don't. It's too far and too dirty. You get it yourself." + +Lily said, "Fine, I will. But you will be sorry." + +Lily went downstairs and opened the door. She saw her math book on the ground. She also saw a big dog next to it. The dog was barking and growling. It looked scary and hungry. Lily was afraid and ran back inside. + +She said, "Tom, there is a big dog outside. It is near my math book. It might eat it or tear it. You have to get it back." + +Tom said, "A big dog? I don't believe you. You are lying to make me go outside." + +Lily said, "No, I'm not lying. Look for yourself." + +Tom went to the window and looked outside. He saw the big dog next to the math book. He was scared and said, "Oh, no. There is a big dog outside. It is near your math book. It might eat it or tear it. What do we do?" + +Lily said, "You have to get it back. You threw it out. You have to be brave and smart." + +Tom said, "But I'm not brave and smart. I'm scared and dumb. You are brave and smart. You like math. You get it back." + +Lily said, "No, I won't. You have to. It's your fault. You have to fix it." + +Tom said, "Please, Lily. Help me. I'm sorry I threw your math book out. I'm sorry I was mean and naughty. Please, Lily. Please." + +Lily thought for a moment. She felt sorry for Tom. She said, "Okay, Tom. I will help you. But you have to promise me something." + +Tom said, "Anything, Lily. Anything." + +Lily said, "You have to promise me that you will try to do math with me. You have to promise me that you will learn new things. You have to promise me that you will be nice and good." + +Tom said, "Okay, Lily. I promise. I promise. I promise." + +Lily said, "Good. Now, let's go get my math book back. Together." +Lily and Sam were eager to see the flowers. They had a passport from their teacher to go to the garden. The passport had their names and a picture of a sunflower. + +They walked with their teacher and their friends to the garden. They saw many colors and shapes. They smelled the sweet air. They heard the bees and the birds. + +"Look, Lily, there is a sunflower!" Sam said. He pointed to a tall flower with yellow petals and a brown center. + +"Yes, it is very pretty!" Lily said. She smiled and touched the soft petals. "Do you think it will bloom more?" + +"I don't know. Maybe it will. Maybe it will make seeds for more flowers." Sam said. He looked at the center of the flower. He saw some small dots. + +The teacher came to them and said, "Do you like the sunflower, Lily and Sam? Do you know what it can do?" + +Lily and Sam nodded. They wanted to learn more. + +The teacher said, "The sunflower can follow the sun. It can turn its head to face the sun all day. That is why it is called a sunflower. It can also make oil and food from its seeds. It is a very useful and beautiful flower." + +Lily and Sam were amazed. They thanked the teacher and the sunflower. They felt happy and curious. They wanted to see more flowers and learn more things. They used their passport to explore the garden. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to play delivery drivers. They used a big cardboard box as their truck and put some toys inside. They took turns to drive the box around the house and deliver the toys to different rooms. + +"Beep beep! Delivery for the kitchen!" Sam said, as he stopped the box near the door. He opened the box and took out a plastic banana. He knocked on the door and waited. + +"Who is it?" Lily asked, pretending to be the cook. + +"It's Sam, the delivery driver. I have a banana for you," Sam said. + +"Thank you, Sam. That's just what I need for my cake," Lily said, taking the banana and giving Sam a sticker. "Have a nice day!" + +"You too, Lily. Bye!" Sam said, getting back in the box and driving away. + +Next, it was Lily's turn to deliver something. She drove the box to the bathroom and looked inside. She saw a rubber duck, a soap, and a bathtub. She chose the bathtub and carried it to the door. She knocked and waited. + +"Who is it?" Sam asked, pretending to be the bath-taker. + +"It's Lily, the delivery driver. I have a bathtub for you," Lily said. + +"A bathtub? But I already have a bathtub," Sam said, opening the door and pointing to the real bathtub. + +"Well, this is a special bathtub. It's very tidy and shiny and it makes bubbles," Lily said, trying to convince Sam. + +"Really? Let me see," Sam said, taking the bathtub and putting it on the floor. He pressed a button and the bathtub started to make bubbles and noises. "Wow, this is fun! Thank you, Lily. You're the best delivery driver ever!" + +"You're welcome, Sam. Enjoy your bath!" Lily said, smiling and giving Sam a hug. "Can I join you?" + +"Sure, Lily. Come on in!" Sam said, making room for Lily in the bathtub. They both laughed and played with the bubbles and the rubber duck. They had a great time playing delivery drivers. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They have a big jar full of buttons. They like to sort the buttons by color and shape. Sometimes they make necklaces and bracelets with the buttons. + +One day, their mom tells them she has a surprise for them. She brings a big cake with candles and a card. She says, "Happy birthday, Lily and Ben! You are four years old today! You are my famous stars!" + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They blow the candles and open the card. The card has a picture of a zoo. Their mom says, "We are going to the zoo today! We will see lions and monkeys and elephants and more! Are you ready?" + +Lily and Ben nod and clap. They love animals. They run to get their coats and hats. They put their jar of buttons in their backpack. They want to show their buttons to the animals. + +They go to the car with their mom. They buckle their seat belts. They sing songs on the way. They are very excited. They say, "Thank you, mom, for the cake and the card and the zoo! You are the best mom ever!" + +Their mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "You are very welcome, my loves. I am so proud of you. You are growing up so fast. But you will always be my babies. Now, let's go and have fun at the zoo. But remember, stay close to me and don't touch the animals. They might bite or scratch. OK?" + +Lily and Ben say, "OK, mom. We will stay with you and be good. We will only look at the animals and talk to them. Maybe they will like our buttons. Maybe they will want to be our friends." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the forest. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They heard a buzzing sound inside the hole. + +"Maybe there is honey in there," Lily said. "Honey is sweet and good. Let's gather some." + +Ben was not sure. He saw some yellow and black bugs flying around the hole. He remembered that his mom told him to stay away from them. They could sting and hurt. + +"I don't think we should go near the hole," Ben said. "Those are bees. They make honey, but they also protect it. They don't like it when we take their honey. They might get angry and sting us." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She thought honey was more important than bees. She wanted to taste it and share it with Ben. She took a stick and poked the hole. + +"Come on, Ben. Don't be scared. It's just honey. We can have some and run away before the bees notice." + +But the bees did notice. They came out of the hole in a big swarm. They buzzed loudly and flew around Lily and Ben. They were angry and scared. They stung Lily and Ben all over their faces and arms and legs. Lily and Ben cried and screamed. They dropped the stick and ran away from the tree. + +They ran back to their homes, where their moms saw them and gasped. They had red bumps and welts all over their skin. They looked hurt and sad. Their moms took them inside and put ice and cream on their stings. They told them to rest and drink water. + +Lily and Ben learned a hard lesson. They should have listened to Ben's mom and stayed away from the bees. They should have respected the bees and their honey. They should have been careful and smart. Honey was not worth the pain and trouble. They wished they had never gone near the hole. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to swim in the lake. They had a game where they would dive from the big rock and see who could go deeper. Tom was good at diving and always won. Sam was not so good and always lost. + +One day, Sam had a plan. He saw a shiny thing at the bottom of the lake and thought it was a treasure. He wanted to get it and show Tom. He said to Tom, "Let's play the diving game again. I bet I can beat you this time." + +Tom laughed and said, "OK, let's play. But you will lose again. You are not a good diver." + +They climbed up the big rock and got ready to dive. Tom went first and dove smoothly into the water. He came up and said, "That was easy. Your turn, Sam." + +Sam nodded and dove after him. But he did not go straight down. He went sideways and tried to reach the shiny thing. He did not see the sharp rock that was in his way. He hit his head on the rock and felt a lot of pain. He cried out and floated to the surface. + +Tom saw him and swam to him. He saw the blood on his head and the tears in his eyes. He said, "Sam, what did you do? Why did you dive like that? You were foolish." + +Sam sobbed and said, "I saw a treasure and I wanted to get it. But it was not a treasure. It was a can. A can that someone threw in the lake. It was not worth it." + +Tom felt sorry for Sam and said, "Come on, let's go to the shore. I will help you. You are my friend and I don't want you to be hurt." + +They swam to the shore and Tom wrapped Sam's head with his shirt. He said, "Don't worry, Sam. You will be OK. But next time, don't dive for things that are not there. It is not a success. It is a mistake." +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. But their room was very messy. Their mom said they had to clean their room before dinner. + +"Let's prepare our room, Lily," Ben said. "We can put our toys in the box and our books on the shelf." + +"OK, Ben," Lily said. "But I don't want to move the heavy bear. He is too big and soft. I want to hug him." + +"You can hug him later, Lily," Ben said. "But we have to move him now. He is on the bed and we have to make the bed. Mom will be happy if we make the bed." + +Ben and Lily tried to move the heavy bear. They pulled and pushed and lifted. But the bear was too heavy for them. They fell on the floor and laughed. + +"Maybe we can ask mom for help," Lily said. + +"Or maybe we can leave the bear on the bed and make the bed around him," Ben said. + +They looked at the bear and smiled. They liked the bear. He was their friend. They decided to make the bed around him. They tucked the blanket and the pillow under his arms and legs. They gave him a kiss and said, "Good night, bear." + +They finished preparing their room. They put their toys in the box and their books on the shelf. They looked around and felt proud. Their room was clean and cozy. + +"Let's go to the kitchen, Lily," Ben said. "Mom will be happy to see our room. And we will be happy to eat dinner." + +"OK, Ben," Lily said. "But first, let's hug the bear again. He is so heavy and soft. We love him." + +They hugged the bear and ran to the kitchen. Mom was waiting for them. She smiled and said, "You did a great job, Ben and Lily. Your room is beautiful. And so is your bear. He looks very comfortable on the bed. Now, let's eat dinner. I prepared your favorite soup." +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play and have fun. They also liked to eat dessert, like cake and ice cream. But their mom said they had to eat their dinner first, or they would not get any dessert. She said it was good for them to eat healthy food, like soup and salad and fish. + +One day, Anna and Ben did not want to eat their dinner. They said it was yucky and boring. They wanted to eat dessert right away. They tried to sneak some cake from the fridge, but their mom saw them and was very angry. She said they were naughty and greedy. She said they would not get any dessert at all, and they had to go to their room. + +Anna and Ben felt very sad and sorry. They did not like to make their mom angry. They wished they had eaten their dinner. They went to their room and sat on their beds. They did not play or talk. They just looked at the window and saw the sun go down. + +Their mom felt bad too. She did not like to be harsh with her children. She knew they were young and liked sweet things. She also wanted them to be happy and healthy. She decided to give them another chance. She went to their room and knocked on the door. + +"Anna, Ben, I'm sorry I was so angry with you," she said. "I love you very much. Do you want to come and eat your dinner now? If you do, you can have a little dessert after. But you have to eat your dinner first, OK?" + +Anna and Ben looked at their mom and smiled. They said they were sorry too. They said they loved her very much. They said they would eat their dinner now. They hugged their mom and followed her to the kitchen. They ate their soup and salad and fish. They said it was not so bad. They thanked their mom for the food. Then they got a little cake and ice cream for dessert. They said it was very good. They were happy and full. + +Their mom was happy too. She said they were good and smart. She said she was proud of them. She said they could play and have fun now. But they had to brush their teeth before bed, OK? + +Anna and Ben said OK. They brushed their teeth and went to bed. They said good night to their mom and each other. They closed their eyes and dreamed of sweet things. They remained happy and loved. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with different toys. Ben liked cars and trucks, and Lily liked dolls and books. One day, they decided to learn a new trade: how to make cookies. + +They asked their mom for help, and she gave them a big bowl, some flour, some sugar, some butter, some eggs, and some chocolate chips. She told them to mix everything together and make small balls of dough. Then, she showed them how to put the dough on a baking sheet and put it in the oven. + +Ben and Lily were very excited to see their cookies bake. They smelled so good and looked so yummy. They wanted to eat them right away, but their mom said they had to wait until they cooled down. + +While they were waiting, Ben and Lily looked at each other's toys. Ben saw Lily's doll and said, "Can I play with your doll? She has pretty hair and a nice dress." + +Lily saw Ben's truck and said, "Can I play with your truck? It has big wheels and a loud horn." + +They agreed to trade their toys for a while and see how they liked them. Ben took the doll and Lily took the truck. + +But soon, they realized that they did not enjoy the other's toy as much as their own. Ben did not know how to comb the doll's hair or change her dress. Lily did not know how to drive the truck or make it honk. They both felt bored and frustrated. + +They looked at each other and said, "Can we trade back? I like my toy better." + +They traded back their toys and felt happy again. They hugged each other and said, "I'm sorry I took your toy. You can play with it anytime you want." + +They learned that it was good to try new things, but also to appreciate what they had. They also learned that sharing was a useful trade that made them both happy. + +Just then, their mom came with a plate of cookies. She said, "Look, your cookies are ready. You did a great job. Do you want to trade some with each other?" + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. We love cookies and we love each other." They each took a cookie and gave one to the other. They ate their cookies and enjoyed their toys. They had a wonderful day. +Lily liked to play with matches. She found them in a box under the sink. She thought they were pretty and fun. She did not know they were dangerous. + +One day, when her mom was busy, Lily took the box of matches to her bedroom. She wanted to make a fire on her bed. She thought it would be warm and cozy. She did not know it would be wild and scary. + +She struck a match and threw it on her bed. It lit up the blanket and the pillow. Lily liked the bright colors and the crackling sound. She struck another match and threw it on her bed. It made the fire bigger and hotter. Lily did not like the smoke and the smell. She started to cough and cry. + +She tried to run out of her bedroom, but the door was locked. She had locked it before she played with the matches. She did not know how to unlock it. She banged on the door and screamed for help. She was scared and sorry. + +Her mom heard the noise and smelled the smoke. She ran to Lily's bedroom and tried to open the door. It was too hot and too hard. She could not open it. She called the firemen and waited for them to come. She was sad and angry. + +The firemen came and broke down the door. They saw Lily lying on the floor, covered in burns and ashes. They tried to save her, but it was too late. She was gone. The fire had taken her away. They put out the fire and took Lily's body away. They told Lily's mom what had happened. She was broken and numb. + +Lily had played with matches and made a fire in her bedroom. She did not know it was wrong and dangerous. She did not know it would end her life. She had made a big mistake. A very big mistake. +Lila and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the snow. One day, they decided to build an igloo. They worked hard, making snowballs and stacking them. They made a door and a window. They were very proud of their igloo. + +"Let's go inside and pretend we are explorers!" Lila said. + +"OK, but we need a name for our igloo," Sam said. + +"How about Snowy?" Lila suggested. + +"Snowy is a good name. I like it," Sam agreed. + +They crawled inside their igloo and looked around. It was cozy and quiet. They pretended they had a fire and some food. They told stories and jokes. They had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They peeked through the window and saw a big dog. The dog was sniffing and scratching at their igloo. He wanted to play. + +"Uh-oh, it's Max. He is the neighbor's dog. He is very big and strong," Lila said. + +"He is also very friendly and intelligent. Maybe he can join us," Sam said. + +He opened the door and called out, "Hi, Max. Do you want to play with us?" + +Max wagged his tail and barked. He was happy to see them. He sprang inside their igloo and licked their faces. He was gentle and careful not to break their igloo. + +Lila and Sam laughed and hugged him. They made room for him and shared their pretend food. They invited him to be their explorer buddy. They gave him a name too. + +"Welcome to Snowy, Max. You are our new friend," Lila said. + +"Snowy, Max. I like it," Sam said. + +They all smiled and cuddled. They were very happy in their igloo. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She had a small spoon and a small bowl. Mom gave her some flour and water to stir. Lily stirred and stirred. She made a sticky dough. + +Mom was making soup on the stove. She had a big spoon and a big pot. She stirred the soup fast. It smelled good. Lily wanted to try some. She climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. + +"Careful, Lily!" Mom said. "The soup is hot. You might get burned." She moved the pot away from Lily. She gave her a rag to wipe her hands. "Why don't you make some shapes with your dough? You can bake them in the oven later." + +Lily liked that idea. She rolled and cut her dough. She made a star, a heart, a circle, and a square. She put them on a tray. Mom helped her put the tray in the oven. "Now we wait," Mom said. "Do you want to read a book with me?" + +Lily nodded. She loved books. She and Mom sat on the couch and read a book about animals. Lily pointed at the pictures and said their names. She heard a beep from the oven. "Our shapes are ready!" Mom said. She took them out and let them cool. Lily and Mom ate some soup and some shapes. They were yummy. Lily was happy. She hugged Mom and said, "Thank you for letting me help you." Mom hugged her back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're a great helper." +Sara liked to wear her big sister's shoes. They were shiny and had high tips. Sara thought they made her look like a princess. But Sara did not know how to walk in them. She would wobble and fall and hurt her feet and knees. + +One day, Sara saw her big sister's shoes on the floor. She wanted to wear them again. She put them on and ran to the door. She wanted to show them to her friend Mia. But as she ran, she tripped on the tips and fell down the stairs. She hit her head and cried out loud. + +Her big sister and her mom came running. They saw Sara on the floor with blood on her head. They were very scared and worried. They took Sara to the doctor. The doctor said Sara had a big bump and a cut on her head. He gave her a bandage and some medicine. He told Sara to be careful and not wear shoes that were too big for her. + +Sara felt very sorry and sad. She said sorry to her big sister and her mom. She said she would not wear her big sister's shoes again. She learned that wearing big shoes was not fun. It was dangerous and hurtful. She decided to wear her own shoes that fit her well and were comfortable. She also learned to respect her big sister's things and not take them without asking. She hugged her big sister and her mom and thanked them for taking care of her. +Tom and Lily loved to go to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand, make castles and dig holes. They also liked to watch the ocean, the big blue water that moved and made sounds. + +One day, they saw something shiny and colorful in the sand. It was a kite, a toy that could fly in the air. They were very happy and enthusiastic. They wanted to try the kite and see how high it could go. + +They asked their mom and dad if they could use the kite. Their mom and dad said yes, but they had to be careful and not let go of the string. The string was what kept the kite in their hands. + +Tom and Lily took turns holding the kite and running with it. The kite flew up and down, left and right, following the wind. It was fun and exciting. They laughed and shouted with joy. + +But then, a strong gust of wind came and pulled the kite hard. Tom and Lily tried to hold on, but the string was too thin and weak. It broke with a snap. The kite flew away from them, towards the ocean. + +Tom and Lily were sad and scared. They did not want to lose the kite. They ran after it, hoping to catch it. But the kite was too fast and too far. It fell into the ocean and disappeared. + +Tom and Lily cried and hugged each other. They had lost their new toy. They felt sorry and guilty. They wished they had been more careful and gentle. + +Their mom and dad came and comforted them. They said it was not their fault. The wind was too strong and the string was too old. They said they could find another kite or make one themselves. They said they still loved them and were proud of them. + +Tom and Lily felt a little better. They thanked their mom and dad and said they were sorry. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be more careful with their things and to appreciate what they had. They also learned to love the ocean, but not to tear its gifts. +Tom and Lily went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things, like big bones, old pots, and shiny rocks. Tom liked the bones best. He wanted to touch them, but mom said no. Lily liked the pots best. She wanted to see them closer, but mom said no. + +Tom and Lily were bored. They saw a ball on the floor. It was red and soft. Tom picked it up and threw it at Lily. Lily screamed and threw it back at Tom. The ball hit a glass case and broke it. The glass case had a shiny rock inside. The shiny rock fell out and rolled away. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to them. She was very angry. She said, "What did you do? You broke the glass case and the shiny rock! That was a very stupid thing to do! The museum people will be mad at us! We have to go now!" + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were just playing. We didn't mean to break anything." Mom said, "Playing is good, but you have to be careful. The museum has many things that are old and rare. You can't throw things at them. You have to respect them. Now, let's find the museum people and tell them what happened. Maybe they can fix the glass case and the shiny rock." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They followed mom to find the museum people. They hoped they would not be in too much trouble. They learned a lesson. They would not throw things at the museum again. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Max and Daisy. Daisy really liked to sing but Max was not so sure. One day Daisy asked Max if he would like to hear her sing. Max was hesitant but said yes. + +So Daisy began to sing a very clear song and Max was amazed. His eyes lit up and he started to clap with joy. He loved Daisy's song so much that he began to demand more and more! Daisy was so happy that she sang more and more songs for Max until he was full of joy. + +The two friends had a great time together and agreed that Daisy's singing was the best thing ever. They agreed that Daisy would always sing for Max when he asked, and Max pledge to listen to Daisy's clear singing whenever he could. +One day, a little boy named Tommy wanted to find something he could eat. He looked around and his eyes lit up when he saw the muffin. He wanted it so badly that he started to urge his mom to give it to him. + +"Please mom, can I have the muffin?" Tommy asked while pointing at it. + +His mom smiled and nodded. She handed the muffin to Tommy and watched him take a big bite. He closed his eyes and smiled a big smile. He loved it! + +Suddenly, Tommy noticed something else. There was something else in the muffin, something unknown. He couldn't quite make it out but he knew it was something exciting. + +Tommy started to urge his mom again. But this time, he wanted to find out what was inside the muffin. + +His mom smiled again, and together they explored the unknown inside the muffin. To their surprise, it was a tiny toy car. Tommy's eyes lit up as he gazed at the tiny car. He had never seen anything so small and adorable before. + +Tommy was so happy! He thanked his mom for the muffin and the surprise inside. Then, he went off to play with his new toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and a kangaroo that lived in the same forest. The kangaroo liked to play with the little girl and often gave her rides on its big, loud tail. The little girl loved the kangaroo and they were very happy together. + +But one day, the kangaroo started to tease the little girl. He would flick his tail at her or hop away when she tried to give him a hug. This made her very upset. + +The kangaroo thought teasing was fun and didn't notice how sad it made the girl. But one day, the kangaroo heard her crying and saw the tears in her eyes. He was so sorry and quickly ran to her, munching on a leaf to try and make her smile. + +The little girl was relieved the kangaroo was back, and she grabbed his tail again. They were friends once more, and the kangaroo promised never to tease her again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy had a very special light. The light was very bright and she was very proud of it. + +One day, there was a distant rumble in the sky and the light started to flicker and fade. Daisy tried her best to make it work, but the light was so old that it couldn't stay bright for very long. + +Daisy was sad, but then she had an idea. She went outside and found a new light. It was a bit bigger, but it was still very nice. + +She took it home and used it to replace her old light. Daisy's new light was so bright and sparkly! Daisy smiled and was very happy to have the new light in her life. + +The distant rumble was gone and Daisy never had to worry about her light fading away again. Daisy was so glad that she found a replacement light. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a special fairy. She was as small as a butterfly and her dress was so pretty and sparkly. She had magic dust in her bag that could make wonderful things happen. + +The fairy needed to find a safe place to stay. She flew in circles, looking around until she found a tiny house in a empty field. It was a perfect fit. + +The fairy opened the door to the house and looked inside. It was just right! She knew it was the place she could call home. She unpacked her bag, carefully putting her special things away. She placed her magic dust in a special box by her bed and smiled. + +The fairy knew she was safe and could now sleep peacefully. Every night she said a prayer of thanks for finding her wonderful home. Life was good! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lilly and she was three years old. She had lots of things, so she was very spoiled. + +One day, she found a very special book. It was a dictionary! Lilly thought it was very exciting. She wanted to share the dictionary with her friends. + +So Lilly took the dictionary to her friends' house. When she got there, her friends were very happy to see it. They all looked at the dictionary together. It had all kinds of funny words inside! + +Lilly and her friends had so much fun reading the dictionary. They looked at the words, laughed and shared stories. They had a great time with something they all enjoyed. + +Lilly was proud that she shared the dictionary with her friends. It was a great way to make them happy and have lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there were two very good friends. One was brown and one was silver. The brown one liked to suggest fun things to do. "Let's go outside and play with the cats," he suggested. The silver one was a bit shy, so he was happy to listen and he thought it was a very good idea. + +They went outside and there were so many cats! The cats meowed and played together in the sunny grass. The brown one ran around with them and the silver one watched. He suggested maybe they should try to catch the cats so they could all have a cuddle. + +The cats were much too fast for them, but they had lots of fun anyway. They stayed outside until it was dark and then went back home. The brown one gave the silver one a pat on the back and said: "That was such a good suggestion and we had so much fun!" The silver one felt so happy and smiled wide. They were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a pencil and she liked to draw with it. + +One day, Daisy was feeling very sad. Her heart was bitter because she had been absent from school that week. She was worried that she didn't know the answers to the schoolwork. + +Daisy's mom saw that she was feeling low and so she tried to comfort her. She told Daisy that she was very clever and that she could do whatever she put her mind to. + +Daisy slowly began to feel better. Her mom put her pencil in Daisy's hand and Daisy started to draw. She was comforted by the fact that drawing something beautiful was something she knew she could do! + +Daisy's mom was so happy to see her daughter feeling better. From that day forward, Daisy always knew that even when things felt a bit bitter, she had the power to make them beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was feeling quite poorly. He had a pain in his tummy, and it made him feel yucky. His mum noticed he was feeling so bad and knew just what to do. She sent him off to the store to buy some lotion. + +When the little boy returned with the lotion, his mum put some of it on his tummy and then gave him a big big hug. The lotion was special and it really helped the little boy to start feeling better. + +Suddenly, the little boy's foolish brother came running into the room. He tripped over a toy and hurt his knee. The little boy felt so sorry for him and told his mum he wanted to try the lotion to see if it would help his brother to heal. + +His mum said that was a very kind thing to do, and watched as the little boy carefully spread the lotion over his brother's knee. She was happy when she saw that it helped the brother to feel better. + +The little boy had made both his mother and brother very proud by being so kind, and they hugged him tightly. He knew that by using the lotion, he had helped his brother to heal. +John was a brave boy. He wanted to be the bravest in town. So, one day he decided to take a walk in the forest. He put on his vest and it made him feel fierce. + +John felt like he could face anything. As he walked, he came across a big bear! He was scared but he stood his ground and was ready to take it on. He thought about running, but then remembered how brave he wanted to be. + +The bear growled at him and John growled back. It was fierce and long, but John held his ground. He took a step forward and the bear stepped back. John had won! + +John felt proud of himself. He had faced a fierce bear and taken it on! He took off his vest and went home, feeling like the bravest person in town. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He loved to kick. Every day he would go outside and kick. One day, he saw something shining in the grass. He picked it up, and it turned out to be jewelry! He was so excited. + +The boy put on the jewelry, and it made him feel special. He ran to show his mom. She was so happy with him. She said he was very obedient. + +The boy went back outside and kicked with his new jewelry. He kicked so much, he fell down and lost his jewelry! He was so sad. He asked his mom if they could go look for it. + +They looked everywhere but they couldn't find it. He was sad, but his mom still felt proud that he was so obedient. They went home and the boy promised he would never forget to be obedient. + +The End. +Once there was a boy. He was walking in the woods. As he walked he looked around. He saw trees and bushes and the sun in the sky. He looked down and saw a rough, brown rock. He picked it up and looked at it carefully. He put it back and kept walking. + +Suddenly he saw something big among the trees. It was a big rough bear! The boy was scared and stood very still. The bear looked at the boy and he shivered. He wanted to run away but he was too scared to move. + +Then he heard a noise. It was a voice calling him. It was his dad! He looked up and saw his dad standing nearby. His dad waved and said, "Come here!" The boy felt relieved and ran to his dad. The bear saw the boy running away and walked away too. + +The boy was safe now. He hugged his dad tightly and smiled. He was happy he had such a great dad! +Once upon a time there was a very attractive square. It hung on the wall in the bedroom of two small children. The square was so beautiful, with its rainbow colours and sparkles. + +The two children loved looking at the square. They thought it was the most special thing they had ever seen. Every day they would hang around their bedroom and admire the square. + +One day the square started to spin around in the air and the children couldn't believe their eyes! They screamed with joy as they watched the square twirling above them. + +They loved the square even more now, and it became their favourite thing. Every day they would hang around in the bedroom, spinning and spinning the square until they were all tired out! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty cricket. She had bright eyes and big feet. The cricket loved to hop and skip around the meadow. + +One day, she found a big shovel in the grass. The shovel was for burying things. The cricket was curious, so she grabbed the shovel and started to dig a hole in the ground. She was having so much fun she didn't notice the sun setting. + +Suddenly, it was dark. The cricket was scared and ran back to her home. But she stopped and had an idea. She buried the shovel in the ground and covered it with dirt and grass. + +The next day, the pretty cricket went back to her hiding spot. She carefully uncovered the shovel in the dirt and smiled. She had found a special place to hide things. + +The cricket buried her treasured toy in the ground and went off to play. From then on, she kept the spot special by always burying her favorite things there. +Once there was a little girl named Emma. She loves to explore the forest with her parents. One day, as Emma was walking around, she found an acorn. It was so big and shiny! She was so excited to find it. + +Her mom suggested that they bring the acorn home. She was excited to have the acorn as a special treasure. + +At home, her dad said the acorn was too expensive to keep. Emma was sad. She wanted to keep it. + +So her mom suggested an idea. They could paint the acorn and make a special decoration with it. Emma was so happy! She loved the idea. + +The family painted the acorn and hung it on their wall. It made their home so much more special. Emma was very proud of her acorn. +Once upon a time, there was a special butterfly. It was blue and it wanted to go on an adventure. So, it fluttered its wings and flew away. It flew for a long time until it found a beautiful garden. Then, it saw lots of other butterflies and they all glowed like rainbows. The blue butterfly was so excited. It flapped its wings and explored the garden. The others followed and they went to all the corners of the garden. Then, they all flew up into the sky again and they were so happy. The blue butterfly was the leader of the group and it was so much fun. They flew high and far, all the way until it was time to go home again. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy. He was very mild and loved to play with all his friends. One day, he went on an adventure. He heard a strange ringing noise. At first he was scared, but then he slowly stepped closer. It was coming from a giant bell! He remembered his mother had told him bells could ring and make music. He was so excited to hear the sound. He reached his paw up and the bell made a loud ringing sound. All the other puppies clapped their paws for the little puppy. They all had so much fun that day. That night, the little puppy went to sleep happy, dreaming of bells ringing. +Once upon a time there was a famous girl. She wanted to be different and have lots of fun. +So, she decided to pretend to be a celery. She hopped and jumped around her yard, pretending to stand tall and green like celery. + +She enjoyed pretending so much that she started playing with her friends. They all pretended to be different vegetables! The girl pretended to be celery, and her friends pretended to be carrots, peppers, and cucumbers. + +They hopped and jumped around the yard, having lots of fun. After having lots of laughs, they all decided to go inside the house and make celery snacks. + +They chopped up their pretend celery and dipped them in a yummy dip. Everyone enjoyed munching their pretend celery and eating their scrumptious snack. + +At the end of the day, the famous girl was so happy that she had pretended to be celery. She said goodbye to her friends and went off to bed, dreaming of being a famous celery! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved to play. He saw a game that looked interesting. + +He went to play with it but it was hard to do. He had to keep trying. He was trying to resist the game but it was difficult. + +He kept practicing and soon he was able to resist the game. He had so much fun playing it. He wanted to play it all the time. + +His mum saw how hard he worked and was so proud of him. Every time he played the game he got better and better. He loved it so much. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Mary. She was three years old and always liked to measure things. Mary always liked to measure with a ruler. + +One day Mary found a loud novel. She was surprised that it was so loud. She wanted to measure how loud it was. So Mary carefully measured the loud novel with her ruler. She measured it from the middle to the end. + +When she was done, she saw that the loud novel was very long. She smiled because she had measured something so loud. Mary was very proud of her measuring skills. It was the best measuring she had ever done. + +The end. +Once there was a small girl who loved to swim. Every day she went to the pool with her Dad and swam in the warm, bubbly water. She liked to move her arms and legs quickly to make the water splash around. One day while they were swimming, she saw a shiny, light motorcycle go past. She stopped swimming and pointed at the motorcycle, wondering what it was. Her Dad smiled at her and said it was a motorbike and it was for big boys and girls. + +The little girl wanted to ride on the motorcycle too, so she begged her Dad to buy her one. He smiled and nodded, and the next day they went to the store to buy a miniature motorcycle. It was light and shiny and the girl could not wait to get on and ride around. She put on a helmet, just like the big boys and girls did, and got on the motorcycle. Then she closed her eyes and imagined that she was riding around the pool, just like the big kids did. + +The girl had a great time riding around the pool, feeling the cool breeze and the sun on her face. When it was time to go home, the little girl got off the motorbike feeling happy and excited. She waved goodbye to her Dad and said she couldn't wait to go back to the pool and swim again. +Once upon a time, there was a famous sky. Everyone wanted to go see it. So one day, a little boy asked his mom if they could go. His mom said, "Yes, please!" + +They went outside and looked up at the sky. It was so beautiful! They saw blue and white clouds, and a bright big sun. The little boy was so excited. He asked his mom, "Mommy, is this the famous sky?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is! This is the famous sky and it's very special." + +The little boy was so happy that he had gotten to see it. He sterted jumping around and said, "Mommy, can we come back and look at the famous sky again?" + +His mom said, "Of course, please. We can come back anytime you want." + +So the little boy and his mom ate ice cream and laughed, looking up at the beautiful famous sky. +Once upon a time there was a little dog called Spot. He loved to play and splash in the water. One day, he went to the river to play. He was so excited and splashed around in the shallow water. + +Suddenly he felt a big threat. He looked up and saw a huge, black bear. The bear was growling and Spot knew it was angry. He wanted to run away, but he was so scared that he was unable to move. The bear slowly stepped closer and the light from the sun shone off its big sharp teeth. Spot was so scared that he shut his eyes tightly. + +Just then, Spot heard a big splash. When he opened his eyes, he saw that his friend the hedgehog had jumped in and made a huge splash with its spines. The bear was so surprised that it ran away and Spot was safe. + +From that day, Spot and the hedgehog were great friends. Whenever Spot felt a threat, he would remember the brave hedgehog and all its light and spines saving him. +The woman was very humble. She loved to feed the animals in the park. Every morning, she would bring bread, apples, and corn. The birds, squirrels, and chipmunks loved it. + +The woman would also sit on the park bench and sing softly. Then, the animals would come and gather around her feet and listen. + +One day, a small girl came to the park. She was only three years old. She watched the woman feeding the animals and smiled. The little girl wanted to see if she could help, too. + +The woman welcomed the little girl. She gave her a piece of bread and showed her how to hold it so the animals could eat it. The little girl was so excited. She carefully fed the birds, squirrels and chipmunks. + +The little girl and the woman had become friends. Every time the little girl visited the park, she and the woman would feed the animals together. It made the woman and the little girl so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lisa. Lisa liked to sing songs, but she was too shy to sing in front of her family. One day, Lisa's mom told her that if she sang a song for them, they would trust her. + +So Lisa took a deep breath and started singing a song. But it was so boring, that her family didn't want to listen and they even started talking over her! + +But Lisa kept singing and tried to make it interesting. She started humming, clapping and dancing, and even though it wasn't perfect, all her family started to listen and smile. At the end of the song, they started clapping and cheering and it made Lisa feel so proud. + +The most important thing was that even though she was a little scared, Lisa's family trusted her. And that felt really good. +Maddie was a 3 year old with a lot of energy! One day her mommy suggested that Maddie try balancing on the wall. Maddie became very excited and she eagerly ran to the wall. She tried and tried to balance, but she kept falling off. Maddie became very impatient, and she started to cry. Mommy was so patient though and she told Maddie to keep trying. Finally, after a lot of practice, Maddie managed to balance on the wall. She was so proud of herself! Her mommy was so proud too and gave Maddie lots of hugs. Maddie felt so happy when she was balancing on the wall. She couldn't believe she could do it. Now, Maddie practices balancing every day. +Keni loved aeroplanes - they were so graceful! He wished he could belong on one, and fly around in the sky. One day, he found an aeroplane that belonged to him. He quickly climbed into the seat and pretended to fly. + +He imagined soaring high up in the air, gracefully floating on the wind. He was having so much fun! His eyes sparkled with joy as he moved the steering wheel and waved at the clouds. + +Eventually, he had to come back down. But he knew that one day, he would fly in a real aeroplane and belong in the sky! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very brave and liked to explore. One day Lucy went to the beach. The sun was so hot that it made Lucy shiver. + +Then, Lucy saw something shiny in the sand! It was a magnet. The magnet was so strong that it made Lucy feel a little chilly. She laughed and tried to pull it up, but it was too strong. + +Then, Lucy noticed that the magnet was pointing at something. She dug deeper and found a hot rock! The heat made her shiver, but she didn't let that stop her. Lucy clutched the hot rock and the magnet in her hands and ran back home. + +She couldn't stop laughing! Lucy was so proud of her discovery. She kept the rock and the magnet close to her, and they became her best friends. They even helped Lucy when she felt scared or lonely. + +That day at the beach was so exciting! Lucy was happy to have found her special friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was always very restless and always seemed to be in a hurry. One day her mom asked her to help with some chores around the house. Lily didn't want to do them and she started to stomp her feet and cry. Her mom stopped and gave her a stern look. She said, "Lily, you must listen to me. That's my opinion and you must respect it." Lily was not happy and she tried to run away. Suddenly her mom reached out and slapped her on the arm. Lily was so surprised that she stopped and looked at her mom. Her mom said, "It's not ok to run away from your opinion. You may not always like it, but you must respect it." Lily understood, and from then on she was more careful to listen to her mom's opinion. +Jake watched as his dad put on a big, ugly belt. He was excited and asked, "Where are you going, Daddy?" His dad said, "I'm going to work, buddy." Jake asked, "Can I come with you?" His dad said, "No, you need to stay here and play with your toys." + +Once his dad was gone, Jake decided to wear his dad's belt. It was huge, and he could hardly get it to fit over his tiny waist. Then, he stumbled around in the living room pretending to be working. + +But suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was his dad coming back home! He was surprised to see Jake wearing his belt. Jake was so scared that he started to cry. He wanted to run away, but his dad just smiled and said, "It's ok Jake. Just surrender the belt and I won't be mad." + +So Jake surrendered the belt and his dad gave him a hug. He said, "It's ok buddy. I'm glad you surrendered the belt." Jake was very happy and smiled. From then on, he listened to his dad and always surrendered when he asked. +The painter was very busy. He painted on a big canvas all morning. His clothes were covered in paint. The sun was warm and the painter began to sniffle. He opened his mouth and sneezed. The painter looked very uncomfortable and put his hand on his nose. He felt a little pain when he sneezed. + +The painter took a break and sat down on the grass. He felt much better and the sun felt nice and warm on his face. He started to feel better and he was ready to get back to work. + +The painter smiled and picked up his brush. He was ready for a full day of painting. But, he couldn't help it. He started to sniffle again. He didn't want to stop painting, but he couldn't help it. He opened his mouth and sneezed. + +The painter shook his head, smiled and jumped back to his painting. He knew he had to take a break when his nose started to hurt, but painting was too much fun! He enjoyed feeling the warm sun on his back and the dry grass on his feet. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Tom. Tom had a special place that he liked to go to. It was a cabin. The cabin was warm and cozy. Tom liked to go there and sit by the fireplace. He remembered the day he and his family went to the cabin. + +He remembered the good times they had playing and laughing or just snuggling up to read their favorite stories. It was a fun time, and he remembered it like it was yesterday. It made him feel warm inside. + +Tom liked to go back to the cabin every now and then. He liked to look around and remember the good times. He would sit in front of the fireplace and remember how his mom made him a warm cup of hot cocoa on cold days. He would also remember the time he sat around the table playing board games with his dad and sister. Those were the best times. + +Tom will always remember the special times he spent at the cabin. It was a warm place in his heart. +One day, Mama and Bobby were playing a game. Mama asked Bobby to match different shapes and put them in order. Bobby had fun and tried his best to find the right shapes. He looked very carefully and then put the shapes in clear order. Mama smiled and said, “Good job Bobby!†Bobby was very proud of himself that he had figured it out. He smiled and went back to match more shapes. Every time Bobby matched the shapes in the right order, Mama gave him a hug. Soon all the shapes were matched in a very clear order. They both cheered and then hugged each other. Bobby and Mama had so much fun matching the shapes! +Once upon a time, there lived an ancient thief. He was the oldest and wisest thief in the entire land. + +One day, the thief heard about a special treasure hidden deep in the forest. He was so excited that he went to the forest at once to find the treasure. + +While walking in the forest, he saw a little girl playing all by herself. The ancient thief knew that she must know something about the treasure. + +He stepped closer to her and asked, "Do you understand where the treasure is?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes! It's right behind that big tree." + +The ancient thief thanked the little girl and ran to the tree. Sure enough, the treasure was there! The thief was so happy that he grabbed it and ran away. + +The little girl just kept smiling, as she knew that the ancient thief had understood where the treasure was all along. +Once upon a time, there was a silly boy. He liked to joke around, even on the top of a hill. He thought it was fun to be so high up, so he went to the hill all the time. + +But one day, he wanted to do something special. He had a stupid idea. He thought it would be funny to jump off of the hill. He ran to the top and without thinking, he leapt off the side. + +But he made a mistake, because he didn't realize how high the hill was. He started to fall, and all he could do was scream. He was so scared. + +But then something strange happened. He heard a loud noise and realized it was a joke! His dad had secretly pushed him off of the hill, for a surprise! The silly boy was relieved, and laughed at his dad's funny joke. + +He decided never to jump off of a hill again. He learned that jokes were much funnier when they were safe! +Once upon a time there lived a young boy named Tyler. Tyler was very sad and all he wanted was to be happy again. One day he decided to take a walk and find something that could make him feel better. + +As Tyler walked, he saw a huge mountain of ice with a small opening on top. He ran towards it and was amazed by its beauty. He decided to explore and see what was inside. + +Once he got inside he found a dry cave. He started to cry as he saw how lonely he was. He started to weep and sob and he curled up in a corner of the cave. + +Suddenly, he heard a gentle voice asking him why he was weeping. He told the voice that he was so sad and lonely that he wanted to be happy again. The voice told him that no matter how dry and lonely his world may seem, it is still full of hope and love. + +Tyler felt much better after hearing the voice and was no longer sad. He was surrounded by love and the beauty of the ice mountain. Tyler smiled and knew he was able to be happy again. +Once there was a little girl, who was three-years-old. She loved to dress in pretty clothes and run around outside. One day, she put on a pretty dress and went outside to play. She saw a big, colorful kite in the sky. It was so beautiful! The little girl wanted to try to fly a kite like that. + +So she went to the store, asked her mom for some money and bought a kite. When she got back home, she was so excited. The little girl wanted to fly her kite right away. + +She went outside and looked for a good spot to fly her kite, but it was very windy. She ran around in the wind, trying to get the kite to fly higher. But it was too windy, and the kite wouldn't fly very high. + +The little girl was disappointed. She kept trying, but the kite just kept falling down. She was getting bored and frustrated, so she decided to give up and go do something else. + +But then she noticed that the wind had died down and the sky was empty. Perfect for flying a kite! She quickly got to work, and with some help from the wind, the kite flew high up into the sky. The little girl was so happy, and she flew her kite until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was an Amazing Alphabet Book. The book had so many letters and each letter came with a different language. +Everyday, the book would open up and all the letters would start to talk. It was a very fun time for the book. + +But then one day, the book became sad. It didn't know why but it wanted someone to cover its pages again. + +Meanwhile, in a house nearby, there was a three-year-old boy who had heard the book's cries. He was so curious to know what was inside the book, so he ran up to it and opened it. + +Suddenly, all the letters inside the book started to talk in so many different languages. The little boy was amazed! He quickly closed the book and hugged it tight. + +The Amazing Alphabet Book was so happy! It knew it was finally getting the love and attention it deserved. From that day on, the little boy and the Amazing Alphabet Book were best friends. They would play together everyday and the boy would always cover the book's pages with care. +Once there was a young girl named Sarah who liked to jog. Every morning she would set out on her jogs, and she liked to be modest. She never wanted to think that she was better than anyone else. + +One day, Sarah decided to go for a special jog. She ran and ran and ran, and when she was done she was feeling exhausted but happy. She decided to see if she had won the race. + +So Sarah went to the finish line and when she got there she saw that she had won! Some people clapped and cheered for her, and she bowed modestly to thank them. She felt so proud of herself and happy that she had won. + +Sarah kept jogging every morning, and she kept winning her races. Even though she was very modest and humble, she was proud of all the races she had won. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who loved to move around. One day, she found a big tunnel all by herself. She thought it was brilliant! She started to move around inside it, with nothing to stop her. She felt free and happy in her tunnel as she moved around. She explored every corner of it, and didn’t want to leave. Finally, when it was time to go, she promised herself she’d come back soon. As she moved away from the tunnel, she felt a little sad but also happy that she found such a wonderful place. +Once there was a cute little girl named Sally. She loved the ocean, and one morning she decided to take a trip to the beach with her family. + +When Sally got to the beach, she saw lots of jellyfish in the water. They were so colorful and cute! Sally was so excited that she started to run around to get a closer look. As she ran, something unexpected happened. She accidentally ran into a jellyfish and it broke. + +Sally felt really sad that she had broken the jellyfish. She knew that she had to be careful next time. So she slowly walked around the beach, looking at all the jellyfish but making sure she didn't touch any of them. + +Sally had a really fun day at the beach. She saw lots of cute jellyfish and learned a valuable lesson about being careful. And from that day on, Sally was very mindful of her surroundings and enjoyed the beauty of the ocean in a very gentle way. +One day, two friends were playing outside. They wanted to share in the wind. They laughed and spun around and around, feeling the wind blow around them. It felt so easy and free. They became dizzy, so they lay down in the grass and watched the clouds. The wind blew around them, carrying them away with it. + +They shared in the warmth of the sun and the coolness of the wind. It felt so nice that they decided to share the wind with a kite. They went to the seaside, where the wind was strong and the sky was blue. Together, they ran and watched as the kite flew higher and higher. + +The kite twirled and spun around in the sky, so easily. The friends laughed and smiled, feeling the wind whip around them. They knew they could share a bit of the wind together, even at such a young age. + +The sun grew tired and the sky was getting dark, so the friends decided to put the kite away. They said goodbye to the wind and thanked it for the incredible time they had. They looked forward to sharing in the wind again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Flop. Flop was sad because he was all by himself. He wanted to find a friend. + +One day, Flop hopped through the woods and came to a lake. There was something in the lake; it was bouncing! Flop hopped over to the edge and saw a big, fat frog. + +Flop asked the frog, “What are you doing?†The frog said, “I am jumping!†Flop was excited. He asked the frog, “Can I join you?†The frog said, “Yes! Let’s jump together!†+ +So Flop and the frog played together in the lake. They jumped high and low, in and out of the water. But then, Flop noticed something disgusting! It was a big, slimy fly! + +Flop shouted, “Get out of here!†and he started to bounce away. The frog smiled and said, “Bye, Flop! Come back and play with me any time!†+ +So Flop hopped away, happy that he now had a new friend in the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a lion who loved to roar. He practiced everyday and got better and better. He couldn't wait to show off his roaring. One day, he went for a walk in the jungle and saw something new. It was a baby elephant giving a lecture. It was strange to see something so small talking so loud and strong. The lion was so impressed that he couldn't help but roar. The baby elephant was scared of the loud roar. But then the lion stepped closer. He was happy to see that the elephant wasn't afraid anymore. Instead he was happy to have the lion listen to his lecture. The lion sat down and listened carefully. He enjoyed the new experience. In the end they hugged and went their separate ways. Both proud of their new friendship. The end. +Billy was worried. He wanted to try something new, but he wasn't sure how. He had a sock in his hand and he wanted to see what he could do with it. + +Billy tried and tried, but nothing seemed to work. He threw the sock up in the air, but it just fell back down. He tried to fit it over his head, but it didn't stay on. + +Then he had an idea. He rolled the sock up into a ball and then started throwing it against the wall. He tried catching it, too. That was fun! + +Billy was no longer worried. He had found something new to try and he had had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived by the beach. One day, he watched as a harsh fog moved into the beach. He was scared and didn't want to go outside. + +But then his mom said, "It's okay to be scared, but sometimes we need to accept things that are not so nice. You can accept the fog. It won't hurt you." + +The little boy decided to try it. He took a deep breath and stepped out into the fog. Suddenly, he could see things he had never seen before. He saw a seal in the water and a fish jumping out of the water. He even saw a ship out in the fog. + +His mom smiled and said, "See? Sometimes it's okay to accept the fog." The little boy smiled and he knew that his mom was right. Even though it was harsh, fog could still be accepted. +Johnny was only three years old, but he was very busy. One day, he saw a piece of paper with a pencil on it. He was excited to use it and decided to write something! He scribbled on the paper and soon he was done. + +Later he asked his dad for a massage. His dad was happy to oblige and rubbed the tough muscles in his shoulders and arms. Johnny loved it and asked for another massage. This time, his dad tickled him all over, which made him laugh and giggle. + +Soon, it was time for Johnny to go to bed. He was tired after a long day of writing and getting a massage. He was so happy he said goodnight and went off to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Paul. Paul was three years old and he was very excited about his new motorcycle. Every day Paul would ride on his motorcycle, feeling so happy. He would go really fast and feel the wind in his hair. + +One day, Paul wanted to go even faster. He put down his hard helmet and started to ride even faster and faster. Before he knew it, he was going so fast that he couldn't stop. He went around and around in circles and could not get off the motorcycle. + +Just then, his Daddy zoomed up on his big motorcycle. Daddy told Paul not to worry and then set down his big foot and stopped his own motorcycle. Then he helped Paul get off the motorcycle and Paul settled down. Daddy gave Paul a big hug and they both laughed. + +Paul and his Daddy went home on their two motorcycles, side by side. Paul thought it was so fun to ride with his Daddy and he promised himself never to go too fast again. +Once upon a time, there was an impressive blueberry patch. Every day, a little girl named Emma and her dog, Rover, would go outside to visit the blueberry patch. Emma would always pick a few blueberries and put them in her bucket. One day, a bird came by and saw all the blueberries. He was so excited and he zipped away to the sky with his wings. Emma laughed and, with her feet, she zipped around the blueberry patch. She was very happy! Rover barked and jumped for joy and zipped around too. Emma picked some more blueberries, then zipped back to her house with her bucket full of impressive blueberries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very brave but she felt a bit nervous. She wanted to explore, so she decided to go into a cave. But when she got there, it was very dark. She couldn't see anything and she started to feel very scared. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. She was so startled she couldn't move. But then she heard a voice telling her not to be scared. It was a friendly fairy who was living inside the cave. + +The fairy was very kind and helped the little girl find her way out. He showed her the way and finally, after what seemed like a long time, they finished their journey and the little girl stumbled out of the cave. She was so happy that she finished her adventure! +Johnny was feeling lucky. He wanted to go to the park, so he asked his mom if they could go. His mom said yes and they went. + +When they got to the park, Johnny saw a lot of birds. There were some big ones and some small ones. He smiled to see them all scattered across the park. + +Johnny ran around the park, chasing the birds. They were so pretty. Then, he stopped to look at the ducks in the pond. He watched as they scattered away from him when he got close. + +Johnny laughed and ran around the park some more. After a while, he and his mom went back home. Johnny was glad he had been so lucky to go to the park that day. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy boy. He wanted to find something special. So he went out looking. +One day he saw some police walking down the street. He was scared and ran away! +But then he remembered something his mom had said. The police help people find things! +So he went back and asked them for help. The police were very kind. They showed him how to look for the special thing he was searching for. +The police helped him find what he was looking for. The boy was so happy! He was so thankful to the police for their help. +The wealthy boy thanked the police as he went on his way. He was so glad to have found his very special thing. +Nick and Sarah were best friends. They lived nearby each other, so they were always together. One day, they were walking in the park and they shared a water bottle. They laughed and smiled as they took turns taking sips of the normal tasting water. + +Next, they decided to go on a swing. Nick wanted to share the swing with Sarah, but it was too small. They decided to go on a different swing. It was big enough for both of them! Nick and Sarah held hands as the swing swayed back and forth. + +After a while of swinging, they got thirsty again. Nick shared the rest of the water with Sarah, and then they gave each other a big hug. They thanked each other for being such good friends and went on their way, happy and refreshed. +Tim and Sue were in the kitchen. Sue was not happy, she was complaining to Tim. She pointed at the sink and said it was too fat. Tim looked around and saw the sink was very fat. + +Tim knew Sue wanted something to do, so he suggested they go to the store. Sue smiled and they quickly got ready to go. + +At the store, Tim and Sue saw a new, thin sink. Sue immediately fell in love with it. She stopped complaining and was happy. + +Tim and Sue took the new thin sink home and installed it in the kitchen. Sue was happy and never complained about the sink again. From that day forward, the sink was always thin. +Once upon a time there was a little dog. His name was Bouncy. He was a very happy dog. Every day he would jump and run around. + +One day, Bouncy was walking in the park. He saw a big, juicy sausage. It was clean and shiny. It looked delicious. Bouncy jumped up and grabbed it with his teeth. The sausage was so yummy! He ate it all up. + +Bouncy was so happy. He couldn't wait to find more sausages. He ran around the park looking for more. But he couldn't find any more. So he went home to take a nap. + +The next morning, Bouncy was back in the park. And there was a new sausage, lying on the ground. It was clean and shiny. Bouncy was so excited. He grabbed the sausage and started to jump up and down with joy. He gobbled it up and was happy all day long. +Kiki was feeling very miserable. She wanted to go and see a movie, but her friends were all busy. Suddenly, her mom had a great idea. She said, "Why don't you try playing outside?" + +Kiki ran out to the backyard, excited to try something new. She kicked the ball with all her might. She watched as it rolled away, and then she chased after it, kicking it again and again. + +Kiki had so much fun kicking the ball that she almost forgot about the movie she wanted to see. Suddenly, her friends arrived and asked if she wanted to go to the movies with them. Kiki said yes, and they all went off to the cinema. Kiki laughed and smiled the whole way there. + +At the movies, the friends all cheered and laughed as the movie played. Kiki had a wonderful time, and she never felt so happy and alive. From that day on, Kiki knew that sometimes playing outside was just as fun as going to the movies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ally. Ally loved to play and one of her favourite things to do was to play ice hockey. Every day she went to the rink with her hockey stick and helmet in tow and eagerly waited to receive the puck from other players. She was so playful and enjoyed every minute of her time on the ice. + +One day, Ally received a special surprise. A gift box with a hockey stick inside! She jumped in joy and couldn't wait to take it out to play with. She quickly put on her helmet and skates and took the stick to the rink. + +When she arrived, she showed her friends her new stick and they all had a wonderful time playing together. Everyone laughed and cheered as Ally skated around with her new stick. People couldn't help but smile as they saw her having so much fun. + +Ally was very lucky to receive such a wonderful gift and it will always remind her of the wonderful times she had on the ice with her friends! +Once there was a little girl and she wanted to play outside. She hoped that she could find something fun to do. As she was running, she saw something up ahead. It was a creepy skeleton and it made her feel dizzy. She was scared, but she wanted to see if it was real. She snuck over and peered closer. It was only a stick! The little girl was overjoyed. She picked up the stick to make a pretend monster. She ran around pretending to be a brave knight and saving the world! She hoped that the next time she played outside, she would find another cool surprise. +Molly went out to the garden to play. Suddenly, she saw a big black dog. She was very fearful. She wanted to go back in and hide, but she was too scared to move. The dog started to move closer to Molly. Then, Molly had an idea. She started to tie a piece of string around a big stick. Then, Molly took a cup of coffee and put it on the floor. The dog was distracted and moved towards the coffee, giving Molly a chance to run away. When Molly was safely back in the house, she was relieved. She had been very fearful, but she was glad that tying the string had saved her. +Grandma and Tommy were baking cookies in the kitchen. Tommy was so excited when Grandma opened the oven and he saw the cookies. Grandma put the tray in the oven and closed the door. Suddenly, the oven made a loud noise! Grandma said, "What was that? My oven is broken!" + +Tommy was very sad. He knew that he would not be able to enjoy the cookies he was looking forward to. He started to miss the cookies. + +Grandma said, "Don't worry, Tommy. I will fix the oven as soon as I can. Then we will be able to bake cookies again!" Tommy brightened up and smiled. He was happy to know that Grandma would fix the broken oven. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim who had a new toy. He was very excited - he wanted to try it out right away! But when he opened the box, he saw that something was wrong: a screw was missing. + +For a while, Tim didn't know what to do. He thought and he thought, but the screw was nowhere to be found. Then he had an idea. He went to his mom and asked for help. + +Mom said that she knew just the thing: a new screw from the hardware store. So off they went and bought a shiny new screw. + +Tim was so excited when he got it home. He quickly found his toy and put the screw into place. Now his toy was ready to play with and he was very happy. He said a huge thank you to his mom - she was the best mom ever! +John and his Grandma were walking together down the street. John was observing the buildings, the trees and the people going by. All of a sudden, Grandma stopped and pointed to a yellow folder on the sidewalk. + +John ran over to the folder and picked it up. "What is this?" he asked. Grandma explained, "That's a folder with some pictures inside. It looks dead, now". + +John opened the folder and found some pictures of trees and animals. He looked carefully at each one. He saw a picture of a frog, a squirrel and a tree. He kept looking as Grandma talked to him. + +As they started to walk away, John said, "I like observing things!" and they both smiled. +Once upon a time there was a rag. It was old and worn but it used to shine in the sun. All the children in the village really loved looking at it when it sparkled in the sunlight. + +One day, a foolish boy thought it would be fun to try and make the rag shine even brighter. He took it up to the top of a hill and tried to polish it with a stone. But it didn't work and the rag became even duller. + +The boy was sad and so he went back to the village to ask his mum and dad what he could do. They took him to a store and bought him a special polish that would make the rag shine again. + +So the boy went back to the top of the hill and polished the rag until it was sparkling! Everyone in the village was so happy to see it shining again and everyone cheered for the foolish but brave boy who had made the rag shine. +The sun was shining brightly and it was a beautiful day. Mary and her mom were taking a walk. Mary saw something in the grass that made her eyes sparkle. It was an orange! She bent down and picked it up. She smiled as she looked at it and it was so round. Her mom smiled too and said, "What a beautiful orange!" + +Mary and her mom kept walking and saw a farmer in the distance, picking oranges from his trees. He waved to them, and they waved back. He called out, "Come pick some oranges!" So they walked over to his orange tree and he gave them each an orange. They both smiled and thanked the farmer. + +Mary and her mom ate the oranges as they walked back home. They were delicious and juicy and orange! They smiled the whole way back home, thinking about the wonderful day they had had. +Once upon a time there was a fancy statue. It was a special statue, because it was very big and shiny. One day, a little girl saw the statue and wanted to take it home. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. + +So the little girl wanted to get the statue another way. She found some string and decided to wrap it around the statue. She wrapped it carefully and suddenly the statue was hers! + +The little girl was so excited about her fancy statue. She brought it back home and showed her mom. Her mom was so proud and happy that her daughter wrapped it all by herself. + +The little girl kept the fancy statue in her room, and it reminded her of the day she wrapped it all by herself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Tilly. Tilly lived with her mama, who always told her not to talk to strangers. + +One day, Tilly was walking to the park when she saw a stranger. He had a big smile on his face and he asked her if she wanted to talk. Tilly remembered her mama's words, so she shook her head. + +The stranger said he could tell her a secret, so Tilly nodded. He told her to look very carefully at the sky. When Tilly looked up, she saw a very clear rainbow. She was so excited and thanked the stranger for showing her the pretty rainbow. + +He smiled and said goodbye and told her to always be wary of strangers. Tilly remembered his words and waved goodbye. She was so happy to have seen the beautiful rainbow! +Once upon a time there was a bald crab. He liked to guess things. + +One day he met a fish and they became friends. The fish asked the bald crab to guess what he was thinking. + +The bald crab guessed a lot of wrong answers but then he finally said “Your favorite food is a wormsâ€. + +The fish said “Yes! You guessed it!â€. + +From that day, the bald crab and the fish were best friends. They had lots of fun together and the bald crab was always very good at guessing. +Once there was an elephant. He was walking through grassy fields that were very wet. He was very sad, so he started to frown. + +He walked and walked but nothing made him happy. He stopped and he looked around, but still he was sad. + +Suddenly he heard a sound coming from the surrounding trees. He looked closely and saw a tiny bird with yellow feathers. The bird was singing in a sweet voice. + +The elephant started to smile. His frown was gone and he started to feel happy again. The bird sang until the sun set and the elephant went happily on his way. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, a bear appeared. It was an ancient bear, full of wisdom and stories. Everyone in the village was fascinated by him. + +The bear's fur was soft, white and thick. He had a friendly smile on his face and always seemed to know what to do. The villagers looked to the bear for advice and he always had something wise to say. + +They brought food to the bear as a sign of their respect. The bear feasted on fruit and honey, much to their delight. + +The bear stayed in the village for many days and nights. He became a part of their lives, bringing joy and laughter wherever he went. + +But then one day he disappeared, without a trace. He left behind only a feeling that he would be back one day. The villagers held onto that hope and waited. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Pat who wanted to make something special. She gathered her box of "stuff". It included a yellow marker, some scraps of paper, colourful buttons and a bottle of glue. + +Pat was very happy to get to work. She used the yellow marker to draw shapes on the paper. She placed the buttons on top of the shapes, and then she used the glue to stick them in place. + +Soon the paper was filled with yellow shapes with colourful buttons. Pat was so proud of her work! She held it up so everyone could see it. Everyone said it was very beautiful, and Pat was so proud. + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a big, fierce river. The river was very large and deep. But one day, something strange happened. A giant giant covered the river! Everyone was scared. + +The giant was very tall, it was wider than the river. Everyone was so scared. + +The giant wanted to protect the river, so he covered it with a big blanket. It was like a blanket of love. People looked on in awe and they felt much safer. + +The river was safe. The giant covered it with a blanket and kept it safe and warm. Everyone was so happy that the river was safe and thanks to the giant it was forever protected from harm. +The twins were sitting in their room. They were very excited because their mom was about to take them to the park. Suddenly, their mom called them to the living room. She had a surprise for them! + +The twins were delighted to see it was two brand new bikes. Their mom smiled and told them they could ride them in the park. + +The twins jumped and shouted with excitement. Then their mom said, “I have one more order for you.†+ +The twins looked up at her, wondering what it was. She said, “I want you to be very careful when you ride the bikes. That’s an important order, okay?†+ +The twins nodded and said they would be careful. They rushed outside and hopped on the bikes. They rode around the park and felt so proud of their new wheels. They were happy and had a fine time. +Once there was a brave little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She set off to search for something special and mysterious. + +As she meandered through the forest she stumbled across a clearing. In the centre there was a zebra! She couldn't believe her eyes, it was so beautiful and mysterious. + +She searched around the zebra and noticed some shiny things glinting in the grass. The little girl gathered them all up in her dress and called them her treasures. + +The brave little girl was so happy she had found something special on her adventure, she decided to take her treasures home and show them to her family. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, enormous game played in a park. Many children used to play it. They used to run around and try to win the game. + +One day, the game got too hard. The children got very tired and could not continue. So, they decided to surrender and take a break. They had some juice and snacks and then played a new game. + +The new game was very fun. The children laughed and ran together in the park. It was a very nice day full of fun and games. + +Suddenly, the sky became dark and it started to rain. The children had to surrender the game and go home. Everyone was sad that the fun ended so soon. But, everyone agreed that another day would be fun too! +Mommy was very angry. Her daughter had been playing in the garden and she wanted her to come inside. Mommy shouted “Come inside now!†But instead of coming inside, her daughter ran away. She ran so fast she started to soar! + +She kept soaring higher and higher into the sky. Mommy couldn’t believe it! She ran to the garden and looked up. She could just see her daughter way up high in the sky. + +Mommy ran inside and got some help. Soon her neighbours came over with a big ladder. It was very tall and it reached right up to the sky. Then the neighbours helped Mommy climb the ladder. + +When she got to the top, her daughter was there! Mommy was so happy to have found her. She hugged her tightly and they both came back to the ground. Mommy was no longer angry and no one ever soared into the sky again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who liked to explore. One day he wanted to find a special cave. He looked around and found a wet cave. It was amazing. He went inside and looked around. Everything was so cold and wet. Suddenly, the boy heard a loud noise. He looked outside and saw a giant cloud. The cloud made everything freeze! Everything outside the cave was frozen. It was like the whole world was a giant ice cube. The boy stayed warm in the cave and watched thet world become frozen. He decided it was the best cave ever! When the cloud went away, the world was no longer frozen. The boy was happy that he found the special cave. +Once upon a time there was a family in a big, tall house. Every Sunday Dad would take his little boy out for a walk. The boy loved this special time with his Dad. One Sunday it was very sunny, and Dad said 'Let's twist and turn in the park'. So they did, and it was lots of fun. It was so easy. The little boy laughed and laughed as Dad spun him around in circles. They kept playing for a long time, making funny shapes and twirls. Then it was time to go home, but the little boy was still smiling and had a lot of happy memories of his special Sunday. +Once there was a lovely little girl. She loved to cuddle up under her blanket. One day she saw something shiny and sparkly on her blanket and wanted to take a closer look. She pulled the blanket off to find a bug. It was scurrying about, trying to resist being picked up. + +So, she carefully caught the bug in her hands and looked at it closely. It had a lovely yellow colour and sparkly blue stripes. She then put the bug outside and snuggled up with her blanket again. + +Even though the little girl wanted to keep the bug, she knew that it was better off out in nature than in her warm blanket. She was so proud of herself for being able to resist taking it home with her. After that, the little girl enjoyed her blanket even more, knowing that it was a lovely and safe place for her to cuddle. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Jack and he loved to play. One day Jack went on a hike in the woods. He was having so much fun that he didn't pay attention to where he was going. Suddenly Jack heard a whistle. It was a terrible noise. He looked around and saw a monster! The monster was also making strange noises and Jack was scared. + +Jack remembered some things that his mom said to him before he left. She said to be brave, so he decided to be brave and he started to clean up the mess. He picked up twigs and leaves, and put them in neat piles. He even put the monster's things away too. + +Soon, the monster was gone, and Jack was happy. He continued to clean up the mess until the woods were clean again. Jack was so proud that he was brave enough to clean up the mess. He ran home and told his mom all about his adventure! +Mama had a blue bag. She used it to bring things. She went to the store and brought some beef. It was juicy and smelled so good! + +Mama came back home holding the blue bag. She put the beef in the fridge. + +Mama took out two plates and put the beef on them. Then she put the plates on the table. + +Mama called me to come over and said, "Come on! I brought some beef for you!" + +I was so excited! I ran to the table and started eating the beef. It was so yummy! I ate until I was full. + +Mama was happy to see me eating the beef she brought. We smiled at each other. It was a happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna and her mommy. One day, Anna and her mommy were walking in the park. Suddenly, Anna saw a big purple bush. + +"Mommy, look at the purple bush!" Anna yelled. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that bush is very pretty." + +Anna wanted to get closer to the bush so she could touch it. But when she walked up to the bush, it started to make a funny noise. + +Anna got scared and jumped back. She screamed and yelled, "Mommy, that bush is noisy!" + +Her mommy laughed and said, "That's just a silly bush, Anna. That noise is nothing to be scared of." + +Anna was relieved and she started to giggle. She carefully touched the bush and laughed at the funny noise it made. Anna and her mommy had fun together exploring the park for the rest of the day. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. She was looking for a song. + +The girl looked high and low, but she couldn't find it. Suddenly, she heard a sound. It was a dead song! + +The song was beautiful. The little girl sang along with it. + +She smiled and kept singing. Finally, she found the song she was looking for. She sang it over and over until it was time to go home. + +The little girl was so happy that she found the song. She was very proud of herself! +Sam was a little boy. He felt sick today and he had a sneeze. He looked around to see what he could do to make himself better. + +He heard the sound of a kettle and he saw his mommy making some tea. Tea was warm and tasty. His mommy said that when he was not feeling well, tea was the best thing to make him better. + +He jumped out of his chair and he asked his mom if he could have some blue tea. She smiled at him and said yes. She took a cup, boiled some water and put in some blue tea leaves. After a few minutes, it was ready! + +Sam held the cup in his hands and blew some warm air on it. He was so excited to finally drink that blue tea. He held his nose and... he sneezed! + +But it was ok, the tea was still nice and warm. He held the cup to his mouth, took a big sip, and felt so much better. His mommy smiled and said "I told you tea would help you feel better". + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was really excited to see the nurse at the hospital. He wanted to try to be brave! So he got up on the bed and waited. The nurse was very nice and she smiled at him. He felt a little embarrassed but he tried to be brave. The nurse asked him lots of questions and he tried to answer them all. She gave him a present and told him he was brave. He smiled and said thank you. The little boy left the hospital feeling a lot better and very proud of himself. He had tried his best and the nurse had made him feel better. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and very happy. One day, Tom decided to go for a walk outside. The day was fair and the sun was shining. As Tom walked, he felt a few drops of water on his face. At first, he was scared and quickly ran home. + +Once Tom was safely inside, he looked out of the window. He could see that it was raining. But Tom wasn't scared anymore. He knew that rain was a good thing and wanted to go out and play in it! + +So Tom took off his shoes and opened the door. He felt the rain on his face and loved it. He ran around the garden, spinning in the rain and receiving lots of joy. Tom continued to play and the rain started to stop. He felt happy and the sky was fair again. + +Tom knew that he was lucky to receive such a magical gift. He knew that everything was connected and wanted to thank the sky for giving him such a special present. +Jenny was so excited! She was going to jump on the trampoline for the very first time. She put on her pink shoes and a bright yellow jumper and carefully stepped on to the trampoline. + +Jenny jumped up and down. She jumped higher and higher. She giggled and felt full of joy. + +"Look, Mummy," Jenny yelled, as she jumped up and down. She was so happy she wanted to share it with everyone. + +Mummy brought Jenny a bowl of jam. It was her favorite. Jenny carefully climbed down from the trampoline so that she could enjoy it. She devoured the jam in no time. + +After eating all the jam, Jenny got back on the trampoline. She jumped up and down even more than before. Jenny was careful not to jump too high. + +When she got too tired to jump anymore, Jenny cuddled up to Mummy and smiled. She had had the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a tall hill. On the top of the hill was a cute little rabbit. Every day the rabbit would poke his nose up high in the air and admire the view. + +One day, the rabbit felt a strange poke on his back. He spun around to see a friendly frog, who had come to play! The rabbit hopped away, but the frog followed close behind. + +The two of them played tag as they hopped up and down the tall hill. In between rounds of tag, the rabbit showed the frog some of the interesting things on the hill. They ate tasty carrots, explored the tall grass and poked in the dirt. + +Finally, when it was time for the frog to go home, the rabbit said goodbye. He waved as the frog hopped away, and watched until the frog was out of sight. + +The rabbit hugged his furry tummy and smiled contentedly. What a wonderful day it had been, spending time with a friend on the tall hill! +Once there was a little squirrel who loved hanging from branches and eating nuts. He was an adventurous little squirrel and was always looking for new things to do. One day, he decided to hang from the biggest branch he could find and take a really big nut with him. So he opened his pouch, put the nut in and then he started to hang. As he hung, the branch started to sway and move and the little squirrel could feel it getting harsher and harsher. He started to worry that he couldn't hold on, but then suddenly he heard a loud crack and the branch broke! The little squirrel held on tight and let the nut in his pouch save him as they both descended to the ground. Luckily, the little squirrel was okay and he managed to keep his nut safe, too. From then on, he always made sure that he found safe branches to hang from! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Gemma. She loved birthdays so much! Every year her mommy and daddy would give her a very fancy birthday party. + +For Gemma's birthday, her mommy gave her a pretty new dress and her daddy gave her a lovely pink bow for her hair. Gemma was so excited! + +On the day of her birthday party, Gemma put on her fancy new dress and put on her pink bow. She felt so special! Then Gemma's friends came to her birthday party and they all had so much fun. They ate yummy food and played lots of games. + +Everyone had a great time and Gemma was very happy. She thanked her mommy and daddy for giving her such a special birthday. +Once upon a time there was a lively girl named Jane. She loved math, and every day she would play with numbers. One day, Jane decided to try baking. She gathered all the ingredients she needed and carefully measured everything out. She mixed it all up and put it in the oven. + +Jane waited patiently while the oven baked her treat. She could hardly contain her excitement! After what felt like forever, Jane opened the oven to check her sweet creation. The cake was perfectly golden and smelled delicious. + +Jane couldn't wait to try her cake. She asked her mom for a plate and a fork. Then she cut the cake and took a bite. Delicious! Jane was so proud of her baking skills and said she wanted to bake again soon. + +The end. +"Mom and Dad took the family on a picnic. Dad packed delicate food: many tiny sandwiches, little cookies and soft drinks. The park was beautiful, with green grass and lots of trees. + +Everyone took out a blanket and made a space for the picnic. Mom included toys for the kids to play with. The children had a great time and enjoyed the food. After lunch, they all went exploring and found a quiet spot to relax and watch the sunset. + +It was a very special day and everyone's hearts were full of love. The family had a beautiful, delicate picnic in the park, and it was a day they never forgot!" +The lady needed help. She couldn't do it herself. She wanted to climb up to the top of the hill. She looked around and saw a helpful boy. He was only three years old. He smiled and said he wanted to help her. + +The boy gave her a hand and they started to climb up the hill. The lady held onto the boy's shoulders as he carried her. They both laughed and smiled as they went higher and higher. + +At the top of the hill they rested and looked out over the view. The lady thanked the boy for helping her and he smiled. They walked back home and the lady thanked the boy again. He smiled and said it was his pleasure. +Once upon a time there was an elderly woman. She was walking around when the sun was very bright and hot. She started to feel sleepy, so she yawned. + +Suddenly, the woman stumbled upon a copper fish. It was swimming in a river and its scales were shimmering like gold. She reached into the water and scooped up the fish. + +The elderly woman was so happy! She carefully put the fish into her pocket and went home to give it to her grandchildren. + +When the kids saw the copper fish, they were so excited. They jumped up and down and laughed. + +The story of the elderly woman and the copper fish became famous. Everyone who heard it would yawn when they heard the end. +Once there was a boy named Sam and he was three years old. Sam loved to go for walks in the park. One day he was on his way to the park when he spotted something shiny in the grass. He bent down and picked it up. It was a buckle! Sam was so excited. He put the buckle on his belt and headed to the park. + +At the park, Sam saw two boys playing a game. Sam asked what the game was, and the boys said it was a special game. But the boys had only one buckle! Sam knew he could help them. So he took off the buckle he had found and gave it to the boys. + +The boys were so happy that they let Sam play their game. But when the game was finished, one boy said the buckle was not real, it was fake! Sam was disappointed but he knew he should not keep the fake buckle. So he took it off and put it back where he had found it. + +After that, Sam went home and played in the garden. He was happy and never forgot the good deed he had done. +There was a dolphin in the sea. It was cold, so it was shivering. The dolphin wanted to be warm again so it started to repeat something. It said "splish, splish" until something special happened. The water around him started to get warmer and warmer. Soon, the water was so warm that the dolphin felt happy. He swam and played in the warm water until he had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He was a brave man and his mission was to find the yummiest food in the whole world. He always had his trusty rifle by his side. One day he set out on a journey. It was a gloomy day, the sky was grey, the trees were leafless and the ground was cold. + +He walked through the woods searching for food. All of a sudden he spotted something! It was a big juicy apple! The hunter quickly grabbed his rifle and took aim. He fired three shots and the apple fell down from the tree. + +The hunter was so happy he wanted to celebrate. He picked up the apple and took a huge bite. It was delicious! He chewed and chewed, savoring all the flavors. The hunter's mission was a success, he had found the yummiest food in the world! +Once upon a time there was a clever girl named Suzy. She was very smart, so her mom and dad gave her a special gift - a big measure. Suzy was so excited to have the measure! She wanted to try it out. + +Every day Suzy used the measure to tie things together. She tied up her toys, her clothes and even her mom's hair! Suzy loved to measure and tie things together. + +One day, Suzy's mom asked her to measure the table. After measuring it, Suzy knew it was too big for her to tie up. But Suzy was very smart and she quickly came up with a plan. She asked her dad for help, and together they tied the table to the wall with the measure. + +Suzy was so proud of her work! She had used her special measure to tie up a big table - it made her very happy. Suzy had a lot of fun using her new measure to tie things together. + +The end. +This is a story about wheat. It tastes really good, and it's a food that a lot of people like. + +One day, something unusual happened. A little squirrel was looking for food, and he found a pile of wheat! He took a taste, and it was tasty! He was so happy. + +He ate some of the wheat and he gave some of it to his friends. The squirrel, his friends and other animals began to have a very tasty snack time together. They all enjoyed the unusual wheat. + +The animals ate until they were all full. They said goodbye and smiled, happy to have shared such a delicious snack. They all hoped to have some more wheat soon! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who liked to throw things. He picked up a ball and threw it in the sky. He watched as it flew higher and higher. Soon, the ball was out of sight. + +The boy felt happy and ran outside to look for the ball. He gasped at the sky - it was so blue and so wide. He saw birds flying and the sun shining. It was a fine day. + +The boy looked for the ball and soon he found it. It had landed under a big tree. He ran to pick it up and threw it again. This time, it traveled even further than before. + +The boy was so pleased. He spent the rest of the day looking for the ball and throwing it into the sky. It was a fine day and the sky was so beautiful! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Jack. Jack liked to eat carrots and he liked the crunchy sound of them when he chewed. But one day, Jack decided he wanted to chew something different. + +He came across a steel ball in his garden. It was shiny and he could hear it clinking when he picked it up. He took a big bite out of it, and it was really hard and loud. He tried to chew it, but it was too tough. + +Jack got an idea. He used a hammer to hit the steel ball into smaller pieces. He chewed each piece slowly and made sure he chewed it really loud because he wanted to hear the crunching sound. + +Once he finished all the pieces, he hopped away with a big, satisfied smile on his face. From then on, he ate steel balls every day and he always made sure to chew them loud! +Mum and Dad said it was time for Mandy to go to bed. But Mandy wanted to stay up and keep playing. + +Mandy said, "No, I want to stay up later". But Mum and Dad said no. So Mandy went to her bedroom and said, "Bye". + +When Mandy was in her bedroom, she saw a yummy dessert in the fridge. She said, "Yum," and opened the fridge. But when she opened the door, a big splash of water came out! The water was very wet. + +Mandy shut the door and said, "Oh no! The fridge is wet now". So she quickly grabbed some towels and started drying the fridge. + +Mum and Dad were impressed! They said, "Well done Mandy, thank you for drying the fridge". Then Mandy went to bed, happy that she had helped out. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree in the woods. The tree was big and strong, so it leaned out far over the river. It was so tall that it blocked the sun from reaching the other side. The other side was always cool and shady. + +One day, a little boy with an impatient pocket walked right up to the tree. He had a special pocket that was full of delicious treats. He leaned against the tree and began to eat his treats one by one. The tree watched him with curiosity as he crunched away. + +Suddenly, the little boy stopped eating and began to look around. He was thirsty! He leaned over the river and scooped up a big drink. Ahh…it was so refreshing! + +The tree was happy that the little boy had found a way to satisfy his thirst, so it leaned forward even further and stretched its branches to give the little boy more shade. The little boy smiled at the tree and thanked it for its kindness. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jim. Jim was very special because he was deaf. Every morning he would get dressed and go to school where he would learn math. + +Every day he had to put things in his bag. He would put pencils and books in his bag. Then he would load it on his back and go to school. + +At school, Jim loved learning math. He was really good at it. He could do it as quickly as any of his classmates. + +When he was done with math he would take out his pencils and books. Then he would load them back in his bag and go home. + +He was so proud of how well he was doing in math. He was the only deaf kid in his class, but he was doing just as well as everyone else. +Once there was a hairy monster who lived in the woods. He was angry, but nobody knew why. So one day, a brave little girl decided to go and talk to him. + +She took a big spear and headed into the woods. When she came to the monster's house, he was very surprised to see her. He asked what she wanted, and she said she wanted to know why he was so angry. + +The monster didn't want to tell her. But then, the little girl said something special. She said, "Maybe if we turn around and face each other, you will feel better and I can see your face". + +The monster was so surprised, he stopped and turned around slowly. He was no longer angry. He asked the girl what she wanted, and the girl explained her wish. The monster smiled and said her wish would come true. + +The little girl thanked the monster and walked back home. From that day on, the monster was not angry anymore. He had learned a lesson about kindness, and the little girl was happy to have helped. +Once upon a time there was a little rock. It was very happy and friendly. Every day it would sing in the sun. It sang such happy songs. All the birds and other animals around would listen to it. + +One day, a big rain storm came. The rock was scared and hid under a bush. But the storm was very loud and it was still scared! Then suddenly, a little girl came along. She was so nice and friendly. + +The little girl said "Hey little rock, don't you want to come out and sing with me?" The rock was so happy and came out from under the bush. + +The little girl and the rock sang together in the rain. It was the most beautiful song that any of the animals had ever heard! When the rain was over, the little rock said goodbye to the little girl. + +And from that day on, the little rock would always sing in the sun. All the animals would always listen and it was the happiest rock in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Every night before she went to bed, she would gather her memories from the day. She wanted to make sure she would never forget any of them. + +Whenever the girl had lots of memories, she would write them down in a special book. When the book filled up, she would make a new one. She kept all the books together in a big pile. + +The girl was very organized. Every time she wrote down a new memory, she would put it in the right place. She knew what memories belonged with each book. + +Because of this, she always had a way to look back on all her memories. Whenever she was feeling down, she would open one of her books and it would make her happy to read all the good memories of her life. +Once upon a time, there was a crazy vendor. He rode around in his big truck and sold things to people. He was measuring out different sizes and shapes. He always looked very busy. + +One day, he needed to go look for more things to sell. He drove to a nearby village and set up his truck. After that, he got out his measuring tool and started measuring things. + +He found lots of nice things to sell. People in the village were very happy to have so many things to choose from. They bought a lot and the vendor began to get very excited. + +He spent the whole day measuring and selling things. At the end of the day, he had sold almost everything. He was very happy and thanked everyone for buying from him. + +The crazy vendor was happy that measuring everything had paid off! He packed up his stuff, said goodbye to everyone, and drove away in his truck. +Once upon a time there was an old castle. Inside the castle was a magical swing. Everyday the swing would sway back and forth. + +One day a little girl came to the castle. She saw the swing and was so excited. She wanted to try it. + +The girl asked if she could take a ride on the swing. So the swing opened its doors and the little girl hopped in. + +The swing started to swing higher and higher. The girl was so happy that she started laughing and laughing. + +When the ride was over, the girl thanked the swing for the magical ride and went on her way. She would never forget the magical swing and the old castle. +Once upon a time there was a sad bear. The bear was lonely and didn't have any friends. +One day, the bear decided to quit being sad. So the bear went out for a walk to find some friends. +On the way, the bear saw a group of kids playing together. The bear asked to join them but the kids said no. + +The bear was very sad, but it didn't quit. The bear kept walking and soon saw a big dog. The bear asked if it could play with the dog, and the dog said yes! +The bear and the dog played together all day. The bear had so much fun and soon forgot all about being sad. +The bear was so happy that it decided it would never quit being friends with the dog. + +From then on, the bear and the dog were always together. The bear was never sad again because he had a new best friend! +Once upon a time, there was a farm. On the farm, there was a man who always cared for his animals. He worked very hard to take care of them. One day, he noticed that the farm was very icy and cold. He did not want his animals to be too cold, so he got them a nice warm blanket. Whenever he wrapped it around the animals, they felt a lot of love and care. + +Then one day a rabbit came to the farm. She was very scared, because it was so icy. She was shivering from the cold. The man saw how scared the bunny was, so he wrapped her in the warm blanket too. She felt so much better under the warm blanket and thanked the man. + +So the man and the animals always stayed warm on the farm, because they knew the man cared for them. He was the best farmer and friend that they ever had! +Once upon a time there was a naughty girl called Sam. Sam was always pushing her opinion onto other people. She thought she knew best and never listened to other people's ideas. + +One day, Sam was playing in her garden when she saw a big, red balloon. She wanted it so badly but she didn't have any money to buy it. So, Sam tried to push away the other children to get the balloon for herself. + +The other children saw what she was doing and told her it was very naughty. They said if she wanted the balloon then she had to get it fairly. Sam was frightened and stopped pushing. + +The children were happy that she listened to them and they shared the balloon with her. From then on Sam learned to respect other people's opinions and never push away anyone again. +Once, there was a little boy. His name was Davey. He loved playing outside when it was raining. He would throw his arms in the air, open his mouth wide and catch the raindrops. + +One day, while he was playing outside, the rain started to come down toofast. Davey was getting wet and cold. He had to be quick and find something to stay dry. + +Davey's mom had an umbrella that she kept on the porch. Davey rushed to get it and quickly opened it up over his head. Then he went back to playing in the rain. + +His mom was very persistent with him. She made sure he kept the umbrella up over his head so that he wouldn't catch a cold. But the more Davey played in the rain, the more water he got on the umbrella. + +Despite the wet umbrella, Davey was determined to stay dry and keep playing in the rain. He stayed persistent, and in the end, he had a wonderful time outside. +Once, there was a man named Bob. He was a painter and liked to paint pictures of different shapes and colors. One day, Bob got some paint and a brush and began to paint. The paint was very thick and rough, but it allowed Bob to make a nice picture of a big tree. After that, Bob was very happy and excited to show his painting to everyone. + +But the next day something strange happened! All the paint started to come off the picture and it began to look very messy and rough. Bob didn't know what was going on and began to get very worried. He tried to fix the painting, but nothing seemed to work. + +Finally, Bob decided to get some help from his neighbor, Jane. Jane had some very special paint that was very sticky and strong. Bob used the new paint to cover up all the old, rough paint. Then, he carefully painted the picture again with bright, bold colors. Now, the picture looked as good as new and Bob was very happy. + +Bob and Jane looked at the painting together and it was so beautiful that they both had big smiles on their faces. From that day on, Bob made sure to always use Jane's special paint to make sure his pictures stayed strong and beautiful! +Once there was a little girl who loved to paint. One day, a thick, dark fog rolled in and nothing could be seen. But the little girl was deaf and she could not hear the fog. + +The girl decided to paint the fog, so she could share it with everyone. She ran to get her paints, brushes and paper. She worked hard, mixing the colors and painting the fog. The girl would not stop until she finished. + +At last, the little girl had made a beautiful painting of the fog. She was so proud of her work. She held it up and showed it to everyone. Everyone was so amazed by the little girl's painting of the fog. + +The girl smiled. Now everyone could share the fog with her, even though she couldn't hear it. +The young girl went to the grocery. She saw a mom giving her son a kiss and a hug. The young girl wanted a kiss too. She walked up to the mom and asked for a kiss. The mom smiled and gave her a big kiss. + +The young girl felt happy and excited. She spun around in circles with glee. She wanted to give kisses to everyone. She leaned down and kissed a puppy. Then she kissed a kitten. She gave everyone a big kiss. + +The young girl found her mom and went to her. She hugged her mom and planted a big kiss on her cheek. She could feel all the love and happiness. The young girl smiled and went back to the grocery. She kept giving out all her kisses. +Once upon a time there was a mighty girl who loved to play. She decided to go to the park with her mom. When they got there, the girl saw the slide and was so happy. She ran to it and started to slide up and down, giggling with delight. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a noise. It was a little puppy crying. The girl wanted to make it feel better so she gave it a big hug. The puppy stopped crying and the girl was so happy it was no longer sad. + +The girl kept playing, and soon her mom called her for lunch. The girl said goodbye to the puppy and thanked it for the fun she had. + +The girl was so mighty that her mom was very proud of her. They went home with a smile, happy that the girl helped make the little puppy feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a magnet. It was a very special magnet and it was purple. It liked to hug things and kiss things. It hugged a chair, a book, a table and a bed. Then it kissed them all too! + +One day, the magnet saw a puppy. The puppy was soft and cute. So, the magnet hugged the puppy and kissed it too. The puppy barked and laughed. He liked the hugs and kisses. + +The magnet and the puppy were now best friends. Every day they hugged and kissed and played together. They had so much fun. + +The magnet was so happy it was purple! +Once, there was a boy who lived in a little house by the beach. He loved to play in the sand and go fishing in the sea. His mommy always made sure he was safe and supported him with everything he did. + +One day, the boy thought he would pick some mint and make a special tea for his mommy. He looked all over the beach, but all he found were dead mint leaves. He was very sad. + +But as he was walking back to his house he saw something very special in the sand. It was a shiny jar filled with mint leaves! He picked it up and ran back to his house to surprise his mommy. + +When his mommy saw the jar, she was so happy and amazed. She made the most delicious tea with the mint leaves, and she hugged her son and thanked him for being so thoughtful and supportive. She knew she could always count on him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her daddy if they could do something fun. Her dad said, “I know! Let’s take my car and go on a ride.†+ +The little girl was so excited. Her dad drove the car very slowly, but she wanted to go faster. So, she said to her dad, “Speed up, Daddy! Make the car go!†Her dad smiled and said, “Ok, sweetie. Daddy will speed up.†+ +So Daddy stepped on the gas pedal and the car went faster and faster. The little girl laughed as the car flew through the air. She felt like she was a super hero flying in the sky. + +Her dad was so creative. He drove them to a beautiful park full of trees and flowers. They got out of the car and the little girl felt so happy. She and her dad ran around, playing together in the park. They climbed the trees, ran around in the grass and explored the trails. + +The little girl had so much fun with her daddy that day. She was so glad that Daddy had such a creative idea to go on an adventure. She couldn’t wait to go again soon! +Once there was a little boy named Jimmy who loved to explore the world. One day, he got on his bike and started pedaling. The sun was warm and the day was bright. Jimmy hoped to go but he suddenly found himself stuck in a puddle. His tire had popped and it wouldn't go any further. + +Jimmy felt sad but he decided to try and make the best of the situation. He took his bike out of the puddle and laid it on the ground. Then he looked around and found a pile of leaves. He picked them up and put the pile over his popped tire. + +Jimmy stepped back and smiled. His tire was now warm and cozy, almost like it never popped in the first place! Jimmy was so proud of himself and he hoped his tire would stay warm until someone came along to help. + +Suddenly, Jimmy heard a voice calling out to him. It was his dad. He had come looking for Jimmy. Jimmy was so happy and ran to him. His dad saw the leaves and smiled. He said to Jimmy, "Good job! You used your resources to fix your tire and stay warm." Jimmy was so proud of himself. + +From then on, Jimmy always remembered to hope for the best and use his resources when he found himself stuck. And even if his tire did pop again, Jimmy would be warm, cozy and prepared. +Sam looked around the room. A big figure seemed to stand in the corner. It made Sam feel a bit scared, but dependable. All of a sudden, the figure started to move! It was walking like a real person. It got closer to Sam and he realised it was just his dad! He felt so relieved. + +Sam's dad seemed friendly and dependable. He said he had a present for Sam. Sam was so excited. His dad pulled a small toy out of his pocket. It was a toy car and it seemed like it was dependable. Sam grabbed it and started playing. He was so happy! + +His dad gave Sam a hug and said, "You can always count on me and I'll always be here for you." + +Sam smiled and knew his dad was dependable. He felt so safe and secure knowing he had such a great figure in his life. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sue. Sue was very lonely. She wanted something to give her love, so she asked her mom for a pet. + +Sue's mom said yes and soon Sue got a pretty pet. Sue was so happy that she named him Fluffy. + +Fluffy and Sue were very happy together. Fluffy would always remind Sue to take care of him. + +Every day, Fluffy would curl up in Sue's lap and purr. He would remind Sue to give him lots of love and attention. This made Sue very happy and no longer lonely. + +The two would always spend time together and Sue would thank her mom for reminding her to get Fluffy. +Once upon a time, there was a spider who seemed eager. The spider looked around for something to do. It seemed that there were no interesting things to do. The spider was feeling bored. + +Suddenly, the spider saw a shiny butterfly. The butterfly was so beautiful the spider couldn't take its eyes off it. The spider was eager to follow the butterfly. So the spider quickly climbed up a nearby tree to follow the butterfly. + +The butterfly flew higher and higher, while the spider kept crawling up the tree. Eventually, the spider reached the higher branches of the tree and from there had a great view of its surroundings. The spider seemed happy as it watched the butterfly flying away. + +The spider stayed in the tree for some time, feeling very content and happy. Finally, when the spider was ready to go back down the tree, it seemed eager to explore even more. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl that lived in a big white house with her mom and dad. Every day she would stand in the garden and play with the birds and the bees. One day, when she was standing there, she noticed a little rabbit near the fence. She loved animals so she wanted to get closer to the rabbit. + +That same day, she was off to the park with her dad. When they got there she saw a charming little stand with a man selling ice cream. She was delighted and asked her dad to buy some. + +After dinner, the girl wanted to go get her new toy from her room. As she went up the stairs she saw the rabbit waiting for her at the top of the stairs. After a few seconds, the rabbit hopped away. She was so thrilled and couldn't believe she had gotten to see the rabbit again. + +Now the little girl visits the park and her garden every day. She still sees the charming little stand when she is at the park. She loves to get outside and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn thief. This thief was very fast and always tried to get away with stealing things. One day, he spotted an old car and decided to take it. He started to speed away, but he didn't know the car belonged to an old man who lived nearby. +The old man saw the thief driving away, so he put on his shoes and ran after the car. The thief sped down the road, but the old man kept running and running. He finally caught up with the thief! The thief was so scared that he gave the car back to the old man and quickly ran away. +The old man was so happy and thanked the heavens for catching the stubborn thief! +Once upon a time, there was an underground house. It had an open door, and the sun shined through it. Inside, the walls were dry. + +One day, a little girl and her mommy explored the underground house. She was so excited and said, "Mommy, I want to play here!" Her mommy told her yes. + +The girl started exploring, running around, and touching the dry walls. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from a corner of the room. She went over to investigate and found a pet mouse! It looked so happy and friendly. + +The girl and the mouse played together all day. They laughed and hid, running around the dry room. + +When it was time to go, the little girl said goodbye to her new friend. He stayed in the underground house, so the girl promised to come back and visit. + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a wise old man. He wanted others to learn about his wisdom, so he decided to speak to the people who lived near him. + +Every day he went to the village and spoke to the people, talking to them about different things. He talked to them about things they didn't know and they were very interested in what he said. + +The people asked him lots of questions, and he always answered them with his wisdom. They began to understand what he said, and they would come back to hear him speak every day. + +One day, the old man was very hungry and he asked the people for something to eat. They shared with him a meal, so he could stay strong and continue to speak to them. + +The wise old man was very thankful and after he ate, he thanked the people for the food. Then he asked them if they wanted to hear more of his wisdom, and they eagerly said yes. + +The people were so happy with the old man's wisdom, that they asked him to stay in the village. He agreed, glad to share his wisdom with the people. + +The people still remember the wise old man and his amazing wisdom, and they still talk about him to this day! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who went to the store. They left their little daughter at home. She was so excited, so she decided to look around the house. + +She went upstairs and found a frame. It was very special because it was very beautiful. She couldn't believe her eyes! She smiled, took the frame and played with it. She put it in different places around the house. + +Suddenly, the mommy and daddy returned from the store. They were surprised to find the frame in different places, but they were very happy to see their daughter enjoying herself. They gave her a big hug and kept the frame as a special memory. That beautiful frame reminded them of their wonderful daughter. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who lived in the swamp. Every day he would fly around the swamp and sing. His song was friendly and humble. Even though he was small, his joy was big. + +One day, the bird met another bird who lived in the same swamp. This bird was bigger than him and his song was louder. The little bird was scared, but he knew he must be brave. So he started to sing his humble song as loud as he could. + +The first bird heard his song and was amazed. He stopped singing and asked the little bird to join him. Together they sang and made the swamp brighter. Soon a special kind of magic filled the air and they both felt very happy. + +The two birds sang together every day, their friendship making the swamp beautiful. The little bird was proud of himself and of his new friend. He was singing in the swamp and it felt like home. +The sun was shining in the sky. +Gathering his courage, Jim walked over to the rail. He was so nervous. He had never done anything like this before. +Slowly, Jim climbed up on the rail. He was shaking with fear, but he was determined to go through with it. He took a deep breath, and jumped. +He landed in the sand below, and gathered himself up. He felt relieved and happy; he had done it! Jim had conquered his fear and jumped off the rail. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf little mouse who lived in a forest. Every day, he would wake up early in the morning and listen to all of the sounds of the forest. He could hear the birds chirping, the leaves rustling in the wind, and the streams running through the forest. + +One morning, the little mouse woke to find something strange. There was no sound in the forest. He couldn't hear the birds or the leaves or the streams. He was so confused! + +The little mouse explored the forest and saw that all of the animals had gone. He was very sad and started to worry. Then, he saw a big brown bear walking at the edge of the forest. + +The little mouse was scared, but he was brave and decided to ask the bear what had happened. The bear looked at the mouse, smiled and said, “There was a loud thunder and lightning last night and all the animals ran away because they were scared.†The little mouse was relieved and thanked the bear, who then walked away into the forest. + +That morning, all of the animals slowly began to return to the forest, and the little mouse was so happy he could hear the birds, leaves and streams again. From that day on, the little mouse never took the sound of the forest for granted. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. They always fought over the smallest things and their parents were not happy. One day, the brothers had their biggest fight yet and both boys decided to quit. They walked away from each other and didn't talk for weeks. + +Their parents were very sad and wanted to bring peace back to the family. So one day, the parents asked for help from an old wise lady. She said that the only way for the brothers to learn to be nice again was to look at the moon together and make a wish. + +The brothers were hesitant, but they followed the old lady's instructions. They both looked up to the night sky and made a wish. When they both looked back at each other, they felt something special. Suddenly, they were no longer angry! They were happy and peaceful. + +The brothers hugged each other and never argued again. Even when things were ugly between them, they remembered the peaceful feeling and that helped them stay friends. They were grateful that the old wise lady helped them find peace and never quit being brothers. +Once upon a time, three friends looked out their window and saw a storm. +The storm was so big, and the sky was grey. The friends were scared. + +They decided to stay in their house and celebrate. They sang songs and danced. +They made cookies and put them on the table. They brought out juice to drink. + +They were celebrating the storm. Even though they were scared at first, they were now happy. They were humble and grateful for their cozy home. + +They hugged each other, filled with emotion and joy. They kept celebrating until the storm passed. + +The friends were happy they had celebrated the storm. +Once there was a boy who had a little red cart. He loved to play with it, pushing it around and filling it with fun things. But one day, something happened that made him very sad. + +His cart broke! He tried to fix it with tools, but he couldn’t make it work again. So he started to feel very miserable. + +Then he remembered that his mom and dad cared about him a lot. He asked them to help and they found a way to make it better. + +With some tools and hard work they were able to fix the cart. Soon it was just as good as new. + +The boy was so happy! He thanked his mom and dad for taking care of him and his cart. From then on, he always made sure to take care of his things. +The sun was bright and loud in the sky. It was a fresh sunrise. + +Jill went outside to feel the sun on her face. She watched as it filled the sky with its light and color. She smiled. + +Jill ran and spun around, feeling the sun warming her all over. She jumped and laughed. The sun was filling her with joy. + +Suddenly it was time to go inside. Jill waved goodbye to the sun, and promised to be back soon. +Once upon a time there was a fine cabin in the middle of the forest. Inside the cabin was a family with three children. One day, the youngest child was playing in the woods when she heard a scary scream. She ran back to the cabin as fast as she could and told her family about the scary sound. + +The family went outside to investigate and, sure enough, the scream came again. Everyone in the family got scared and huddled together. They were all wondering what kind of creature was making such a loud and scary noise. + +Suddenly, a bright light filled the sky and there, floating in the night sky, was a colorful balloon. As the balloon floated down, a friendly voice called out, "We just wanted to say hello!" + +The family was relieved, knowing that it was just a balloon and not a scary creature who had made the loud noise. + +After that, the family gathered around the cabin and enjoyed a nice evening together. The youngest child was no longer scared, and smiled as the balloon flew away into the night. The family knew that, from now on, every time they saw a balloon, they'd remember that night together and how fine the cabin was. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to gather something for himself. He went looking around and saw something smelly. It was a body! He thought it would be nice to take it home and keep it. + +So he did just that and carried the body back to his house. He put it in the corner of his room. + +But soon, the body started to smell really smelly and it made the man's house smell bad. So the man had to think of something to do. + +He gathered some flowers and put them around the body. That made the bad smell go away. The man was so happy that his house smelled nice again. He thanked the body for helping him. + +And from that day onward, the man and the body were friends. They spent all their time together, and the bad smell never returned. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Ben. One day, Ben wanted to go to the shore. He was so excited! He packed his bucket and spade and off he went. + +At the shore, Ben had lots of fun playing in the sand. But it wasn't long before he realised he had to balance himself on a log if he wanted to get to the other side of the beach. He started to feel a bit scared, but he was brave and wanted to get to the other side, so he carefully balanced himself. + +He crossed the log and when he reached the other side of the shore, he was so excited that he didn't stay still for long. Eventually, Ben had to make his way back to the same side. This time it was a bit trickier because he had to be really careful not to fall in the water. It was a serious balancing act but eventually he made it back safe and sound. + +Ben had so much fun at the shore. He learned that balance is important and he was proud of himself that he could do it! +Once upon a time, there was a loyal police officer who had to march. Everywhere he went, everyone waved to him in appreciation because they knew he was always looking out for them. + +One sunny day, the police officer decided to march a little further than usual. As he marched, he saw a puppy that was lost and frightened. He stopped to help the pup. He patted the pup on the head and gave it a hug. + +The puppy was very happy and the police officer said it could come along with him and march. The police officer carried the pup in his arms and they marched together. + +As they marched, they saw some kids who were playing in the park. The kids were also waving and cheering as they saw the police and puppy marching by. As they kept marching, the police officer and the pup eventually found the puppy's home and everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a special girl called Isabella. Isabella was very brave and she had a strong opinion about things. + +One day Isabella decided to march. She wanted to march all the way to the park. Isabella thought it would be fun, so she put on her shoes and got ready to go. + +On the way to the park, Isabella took lots of original steps. She skipped instead of walking and hopped instead of running. She even made up a few special marches of her own. Everyone who saw her marching to the park cheered and clapped for her. + +Finally, Isabella made it to the park. She was so proud of herself for marching all the way there. Now Isabella was busy having fun, and she kept thinking about how she could make her marches even more original! +Once upon a time, there was an infant who had a rough time all by himself. One day, he was so sad that he decided to vanish. He closed his eyes, hugged himself, and disappeared into thin air! All of a sudden, he found himself in a magical place. There were trees, flowers and bugs all around. The infant was amazed and started to explore the new environment. He played with all sorts of creatures, chasing butterflies and chasing bees. He even found some friendly animals to hang out with. He ate some delicious fruits and drank cool water from a sparkling stream. + +The infant had a wonderful time, but eventually the night closed in and it was time for him to return home. He climbed onto a cloud and waved goodbye to his new friends – the trees, flowers, bugs and animals. He closed his eyes and vanished, just like he had before. When he opened his eyes, he was back where he had started – safe and sound in his own bed, ready for a good night’s sleep! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore and discover things. + +One day, Lucy started to wonder what mysteries were hidden in her garden. She decided to investigate and put on her special uniform. It was bright red with golden stars and her mum had helped her choose it especially. + +Lucy ventured out into the garden and was amazed by the things she found. She started to dig and soon discovered a big, mysterious box. Excitedly, she opened it carefully and inside was a treasure chest full of precious jewels! + +Lucy was excited and couldn't wait to show her mum. She closed the box and made sure to keep the treasure safe. Then, she hurried inside and proudly showed her mum what she'd found. + +Lucy never forgot her special day in the garden. She kept the box safe and kept exploring too. + +The end. +Once there was a purple tiger. It was very, very big and its fur was soft. It liked to roar very loudly. One day it was walking through the forest and stepped on a funny looking stamp lying on the ground. It roared and roared, the loudest it ever had, much louder than it had ever roared before! All the animals in the forest were scared and ran away. The tiger was so happy with its stamp it stamped around the forest and roared with joy! +Once upon a time there was a lucky girl, she was very excited because tomorrow she was going on a trip. She couldn't wait to go on the trip, but she was also a bit scared. + +The next day, the lucky girl went on the trip with her mom and dad. They were all so happy and excited. Along the way, they saw lots of fun things. They saw a big fluffy cloud, a funny monkey playing in a tree, and a bright rainbow in the sky. + +When the family arrived at their destination, something exciting happened. They found out that the lucky girl had won a special prize! She was so happy and excited! She hugged her mom and dad, and thanked them for the trip. + +The lucky girl always remembered her trip. She was so lucky to have gone on that amazing adventure with her mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Lucy. She had a shiny spear and she was not scared of anything. + +One day, Lucy was walking in the woods when she heard a noise. It was a troubled animal! She was worried, so she slowly walked towards it. + +When she got close, she saw it was a baby bear! The bear was shivering and seemed scared. Lucy knew exactly what to do. She wrapped her coat around the bear to keep it warm and safe. + +The bear was very happy and Lucy was proud of herself. She hugged the bear and looked for a way to help it even more. Then she had an idea! She used her spear to cut down some soft branches and draped them over the bear. + +The bear was now safe, warm and comfy. Lucy smiled and said goodbye. She taught the bear to be strong and brave and it waved goodbye as she left. + +The End! +Molly had a turkey. It was thin and wobbly. Molly wanted to fill it up. So she went to the kitchen and found some ingredients. She got an egg and some water. She mix them together and filled the thin turkey with it. She put the thin turkey in hot water. The turkey started to fill up. It became bigger and bigger. After some time, the thin turkey became a big turkey. Molly was so happy! She put it in the oven and waited. After a while, the thin turkey was full of delicious food. Molly, her mom and dad ate the food and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl. She loved to go on adventures and explore. One day, she went for a walk in her garden and stumbled across a big wrap. She looked around to make sure no one would see her, and then quickly decided to open it. Inside she found a beautiful dress! She was so happy. + +The girl quickly put on her new dress and ran to show her mom. When her mom saw her, she was so surprised. She couldn't believe that her little girl had opened the wrap all by herself! She was so proud of her daughter. + +As she got ready to take a picture of her daughter, the girl starting to feel embarrassed. She didn't want other people to know that she had opened the wrap without asking for help. Everyone would know she was curious! + +Her mom still managed to take a picture and then reassured her daughter that she had no reason to be embarrassed. She was so proud of her daughter's strength and courage! + +The girl was so happy with her new dress and mom's kind words. From that day forward, she learned that it was ok to explore and be curious. Then she'd go out in the garden and find more exciting adventures! +Once upon a time, there was a lucky kid. His name was Jimmy. One day, Jimmy went to a fun park. The park was filled with lots of other kids and animals. Jimmy was so excited! + +At the park, Jimmy met lots of new friends. He talked to ducks, played tag with the boys and petted the kitty cats. Everyone was having lots of fun together. + +There was food at the park. Jimmy had cupcakes and candy - his favorite! All of the kids and animals were so happy. + +Before it was time to go home, Jimmy made a wish on the lucky star. He wished that he could come back to the fun park again and meet all his new friends. + +And that's what he did. Every day, Jimmy went to the fun park and had more adventures with all his new friends. Jimmy was really lucky to have so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy crane who lived in a castle. The crane was very happy, but wanted more. One day, the crane decided to change her castle. She asked her friends to help her change it. + +They worked hard together, and soon the castle looked different. It had tall towers, and the crane was very pleased. Everyone was happy for her. + +The crane was now more wealthy and had more things. But then the crane wanted to change something else. She wanted to fly! + +So the crane asked a man to help her. The man had a special crane-shaped machine. He used the machine to help the crane fly higher and higher. + +The crane was excited and soon, she was high in the sky. The wealthy crane was changed, and she was flying in the air. She had never been so happy before! + +THE +Once there was a boy named Mark. He was three years old and loved to play outside. One day he saw a big, red cart in the park. He had never seen anything like it before, so he couldn't resist giving it a try. + +Mark hopped inside and started pushing the cart. He rolled it around and around, enjoying the feeling of the wind on his face. After a few minutes of fun, Mark heard a voice from behind him. It was a serious voice. He quickly turned around and saw a tall man standing there. + +The man said to him, "You can't push this cart. It's not for little kids." + +Mark was scared, but he was determined to resist. He put his hands on the cart and kept pushing. The man looked surprised, but he seemed more serious now. He said, "Okay, you can stay if you promise to be careful." + +Mark smiled and nodded his head, happy that he was allowed to keep playing. He continued to push the cart around until it was time to go home. As he walked away, he looked back and smiled at the big, red cart in the park. He had resisted and he had been successful! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Stella. Stella was really excited because it was the first of December. She asked her mom what that meant. Her mom explained to Stella that December was a month to remember and honor people who had done nice things for her and for others. Stella was so happy that she wanted to find a special way to show her appreciation. + +So, she and her mom went to the store and found an ornament. It was made of shiny glass and had beautiful colors. Stella knew it was the perfect thing to support her honor her friends and family. + +But when they got back to their house, the ornament was filthy. Stella was disappointed. Her mom hugged her and assured Stella that they could clean it and it would be perfect. They put the ornament in a bowl of soapy water and scrubbed away the dirt. Soon, the ornament was sparkling once again. + +And every year, on the first of December, Stella put the ornament on the Christmas tree to show her support and appreciation of her special people. +Once upon a time, there was a generous old man. He lived in a little cottage and he liked the quiet life. One day, he went to open his door. He grabbed the door knob and turned it three times. + +Suddenly, he heard a quiet reply. He looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. He wondered who it could be. + +He cautiously opened the door and he found a tiny elf with a backpack. "Hello," said the old man. The elf smiled. He said he was looking for a place to stay. + +The old man said he could stay in the cottage, so the elf thanked him. The old man smiled and the elf replied with a cheerful "thank you!" + +The old man was pleased. He had done something generous and he could tell it made the elf happy. From then on, they were the best of friends. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who was three years old. She was very curious and one day she asked her mom if ghosts were real. Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe". + +The next day, Lucy and her mom were in the park and they saw a gray ghost in the corner. Lucy was very scared and she stepped back but her mom said it was okay and offered the ghost some of her cookies. + +Surprisingly, the ghost came out of the corner and smiled. He said thank you and then he disappeared into the air. Lucy was so excited and happy - she couldn't believe it! + +From that day, Lucy knew that ghosts were real and she was never scared of them again. +Once upon a time, there was a famous sausage. The sausage loved to throw things around. He would throw stones, sticks and other things he found. One day, he found a round ball. He decided to throw it as far as he could. He threw the ball really high and it went so far, no one could see it anymore. The sausage was so proud of how far he had thrown the ball. From then on, the sausage became even more famous. People told stories of the sausage who could throw things so far. Even toddlers would talk about the famous sausage throwing things all around. +Once upon a time, there was a little sack. The sack was small, just the right size for carrying around treasures. Every day, the sack would go on an adventure. + +Today, it was off to the woods. As the sack moved, it was careful to look under every rock and bush it could find. After all, you never know what kind of treasures are hidden under there! + +Finally, the sack came across a thoughtful, furry creature. It was a mole who was busy digging a tunnel. "What can I do to help?", asked the sack. + +The mole showed the little sack a very special spot. It was a special place of peace and joy. Together, they worked hard to make it even more wonderful. The sack filled it up with treasures for the mole to enjoy. + +At the end of the adventure, the little sack had a better appreciation for what is hidden under. It was a thoughtful day and the sack was very happy. +Once there was an old man. He wanted to go on a special ride. + +So one day, he came outside and saw something magical. Four reindeer were waiting for him! The old man was so excited. He had never seen such beautiful animals before. + +The reindeer came closer and closer. He was so happy to be on this special ride. The old man had never been on a reindeer before. + +The old man smiled and waved goodbye as the reindeer flew away. He was so happy that he had come outside that day. + +The old man was so lucky to have the chance to fly on four reindeer. He knew it was an experience he would never forget. +One day, Joe and his aunt went for a walk in the park. Joe pointed at all the trees and the ducks in the lake. His aunt smiled and said, "Look, Joe, isn't nature so unique?" Joe smiled back and kept pointing at all the things he saw. + +They saw lots of people walking and biking in the park. One old lady smiled at Joe and said to his aunt, "What a cute boy you have here." Joe looked pleased and kept pointing and talking. + +After the walk, they stopped to get some ice cream. Joe pointed at the different flavors and eventually chose the mint one. His aunt said, "You always have a unique taste, Joe!" They both laughed. + +Joe was so happy that he had gone for a walk with his aunt. He was excited to go on another walk with her soon. Everywhere he pointed, his aunt seemed to understand his excitement. He was lucky to have such a wonderful aunt. +Once upon a time, there was a rod. It was long and shiny, and everyone who saw it thought it was beautiful. One day, the rod decided to visit its friends. It was very excited and skipped happily across the field. + +The rod arrived at its friend's house, but no one came to answer the door. The rod felt ashamed and knocked again. Suddenly, the door opened and it saw an old man. The old man had a big smile on his face and welcomed the rod into his home. + +The rod and the old man spent the day talking about life and playing games. The rod was so happy to be able to spend time with its friend. The old man was so kind and made the rod feel welcome. + +Finally, the rod said goodbye to the old man and started to skip back home. It was so thankful and couldn't stop thinking about its visit. The rod felt much less ashamed and was so glad it had visited its friend. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a gentle ocean. Every day it would make a bubbly sound as the waves lapped against the shore. One day, something special happened. A little 3 year old girl came to the shore with a big jar. She wanted to store a part of the ocean inside her jar. + +The little girl carefully scooped the ocean into her jar, but it kept spilling out. But the little girl didn't give up. She took small handfuls of ocean water and carefully placed it inside her jar. A faint smile spread across the little girl's face as she filled her jar with the gentle ocean water. + +With her jar full, the little girl looked out at the vast, gentle ocean. Its bubbly sound was like a big, happy hug for the little girl, and she was so glad to have a part of the ocean with her to store. + +The little girl hugged her precious jar close to her and ran home, full of joy and wonder. +Once upon a time there was a big, hairy volcano. It lived deep in the mountains and never came out. Everyone in the village gave it a wide berth as they were a bit scared of it. + +One day something strange happened. There was a rumble in the ground and then a huge puff of smoke shot up from the volcano. It was so big that the villagers could see it from miles away. + +Then, from the volcano's mouth, a big lump of rock shot outwards and the ground shook with a thud. Two pink shapes came out and flew up into the sky. The villagers were so amazed! + +Those two pink shapes were two baby dragons! They had been hiding in the volcano, safely tucked away. But now, the volcano had released them and they could explore the world. + +The villagers cheered as the dragons flew away in the sky into the sunset. From then on, they never forgot the day the hairy volcano released the dragons! +Once there was a happy girl named Jane. She lived in a nice house with her family. Every day, her mum and dad encouraged her to stay happy and do her best. + +One day, Jane found a lucky penny on the side of the road. She was so excited that she picked it up and held it tight. + +Then, she asked her dad what to do with it. Jane's dad said that they should go to the park and make a wish. So, they got in the car and drove to the park. + +At the park, Jane's dad told her to close her eyes and make a wish. He then reminded her to say thank you to the lucky penny for bringing them here. + +Afterwards, she put the penny back where she found it. Jane's dad told her that she should be proud of herself for being so lucky. He also encouraged her to continue feeling lucky and doing her best. + +So, Jane thanked her dad and held her head high. She was so lucky to have such a loving family. +John had a big furry teddy bear. He loved it and named it Bob. John would hug Bob and feel safe and warm. One day, John noticed that Bob was looking a bit worn out. His fur was fraying and his eyes were fading. + +John was very upset. He asked his mom for help. His mom asked if John wanted a new teddy bear. John still wanted Bob and so his mom took him to the shop. + +At the shop, John found an exact copy of Bob. This one was not worn out and his fur was nice and soft. It was a fake, but it was still very comforting to John. He was very happy and hugged Bob tightly. + +John kept both of his teddy bears, the original Bob and his fake twin. Whenever John wanted extra comfort, he would hug them both at the same time. +Once upon a time, there was a very intelligent jug. He could do amazing things, like make things disappear. One day, he decided to take a stroll through the woods on a hot summer day. + +As he strolled along, he noticed a butterfly fluttering by and said his magic words: +"Disappear!" + +The butterfly quickly disappeared, as if it had been erased from the sky. The jug was so proud, and kept going. + +He came across a small pond and saw a fish swimming in it. He said his magic words: +"Disappear!" + +The fish vanished, and the jug was even more proud. He kept walking, but then suddenly he felt something tugging on his handle. It was a small toddler, looking up with huge eyes. + +The toddler said innocently, "Do it again!" The jug smiled and decided to show the toddler a bit of his magic. He said his magic words: +"Disappear!" + +The toddler giggled in delight. Then just as quickly as he had arrived, he disappeared too! The jug smiled, happy to continue his adventure. +Once there was a kind boy. He was three years old. One day he was playing in his room when he found a microscope. He knew it must be special. He looked through it and saw something amazing - it was the whole world! He wanted to show his mum, so he ran out of the room. His mum was so surprised when she saw what was through the microscope. She screamed in excitement. + +The boy was so proud. He realised he had seen something even better than he ever could have imagined. The boy's mum was so proud of her kind boy for finding the incredible microscope. The boy and his mum shared a big hug - it was the happiest moment of their day. +Once upon a time, there was a pupil who was very careless. One day, the pupil was walking along the side of the road, not watching where they were going. Suddenly they stumbled and fell into the mud. They felt very embarrassed. + +The pupil was so embarrassed that they called out very loudly in confusion. A friendly dog nearby heard the pupil and ran over to the them. The pupil was happy to have a friend. + +The pup saw that the pupil was stuck in the mud, so it helped the pupil out. The pup carefully pulled the pupil out of the mud and the pupil thanked their new friend. + +The pup smiled and was happy to help its new friend. With a wag of its tail, the pup said goodbye and ran away. The pupil smiled too, grateful to the pup for its help and carefulness. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a restless little boy called John. One day, John went to an airport with his mom. He was so excited, he started to mark everything he could see. He marked the big planes, the buildings and even the people he saw. After a while, his mom got him a pen and notebook and told him to mark only in that. + +John took his notebook and followed his mom around the airport. He was amazed by how big it was. He marked all the different things he was seeing. He saw food carts, people walking around, and all sorts of signs. He was having so much fun marking everything! + +Before long, it was time to go. John had marked so many things that his notebook was full. He was sad to go, but he was also excited to look back on all the things he had seen. He said goodbye to the airport and happily went back home with his mom. +Mummy and Daddy took Jack to the noisy town. He was a bit scared but also excited. Everywhere were lots of people and bright lights. + +Mummy held Jack's hand tight as they walked around. He wanted to look in every window and see all the things. Mummy walked faster than him and told him to hurry up. + +Jack got tired and his feet hurt, so Mummy picked him up and he rested in her arms. That made him feel much better and he looked around still. + +After a while Jack wanted to go home, but Mummy said they couldn't yet. Then Daddy came along, he was carrying a big box of sweets. He gave Jack one and he smiled, happy again. + +Daddy comforted Jack and said that soon they could go home. Jack nodded, he trusted Daddy. Before long, they were in the car and driving out of town. Jack waved goodbye, and soon was fast asleep. +Once there was a mole. He was walking in the forest. He saw a big tree, so he decided to climb it. But as he was climbing the tree, he suddenly felt something slap him on his back. He was so surprised that he almost fell off the tree. + +But when he looked, he saw a little bird! The bird said, "What are you doing here? You'll get hurt!" The mole was glad that the bird had saved him. He thanked the bird and they became friends. + +The two of them climbed down the tree together. They talked and laughed and played. They had so much fun that it felt like time flew by. After a while, the mole had to go home. The bird waved goodbye and wished the mole a safe journey. + +The mole was glad to have made a new friend. He skipped happily on his way home, never forgetting the amazing time he had with the bird. +Timmy was walking in the park. He was walking all by himself. He was looking for a quiet spot. Everywhere he looked was gray and dull. He wanted to find the perfect spot. + +Just then, he saw a clearing. It was very quiet and the trees were a lovely gray. Timmy smiled and felt happy. He found his special place. + +He sat down and looked around. He saw flowers, trees, ants and even a bird. He felt like he belonged there. He spent some time enjoying the peace and quiet. + +But after a while, Timmy had to leave. It was getting dark outside and it was time to go home. He said goodbye to his special place and left with happy memories of his time there. +Once upon a time, there was a park. It had lots of fun things to do, like a swing. People loved to use the swing, but something went wrong. One day, a big wind came. It was so strong - it destroyed the swing. Everyone was so sad. + +The park became dull and not as much fun. The people decided to fix the swing. They worked together and soon it was as good as new. Everyone was so happy! + +They gathered around the swing and took turns playing. Everyone had so much fun, and the park was back to normal. The wind had tried to destroy the swing but the people were able to fix it. They had saved the day! +Once upon a time there was a yellow rabbit. The rabbit was so happy and careless. One day he decided to go for a walk in the forest. + +On his walk, he saw a hole in the ground. The hole was full of yummy carrots. He wanted to eat them but the hole was too deep. The rabbit started to cry. + +Suddenly, a big king appeared. He had a big smile on his face. The King took a big wooden stick and started to tear the ground. After a while the carrots were free. + +The rabbit was overjoyed! He quickly hopped inside the hole and ate the carrots. + +The King was so happy that he was able to help the little rabbit. He waved goodbye and went on his way. The rabbit thanked him and enjoyed the delicious carrots! +One day, Jack was walking in the park when he came across a little jail. Inside the jail was an old man, but he was gifted. He had a magical power to make anything he wished for, come true. + +Jack was very curious, so he thought of a way to help the old man. He raced home and came back with a bucket of warm, soapy water and a sponge. Jack started to wash the walls of the jail and, sure enough, the old man's wishes started to come true! + +Jack felt so happy to have helped the old man. He ran home and told his mum all about it. She was so proud of her gifted son, so they went back to the park together and continued washing the jail until it was as good as new. The old man thanked them both and they all went their separate ways, feeling joy in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a red witch. She wanted to do something special, so she tried to fly. But it was not easy! She struggled and struggled, but she could not get off the ground. + +She tried every spell and every trick she knew, but nothing seemed to work. She was getting frustrated. Just then, she heard a noise coming from a nearby tree. What was it? + +She crept closer and saw a little spider. The spider was trying to weave a web, but no matter how hard it tried, it couldn't do it. The witch watched in awe as the little spider kept trying. + +Suddenly, the witch had an idea. She used a special spell to help the spider and it worked! The spider was able to make its web and the witch was so happy. She thanked the spider and flew off with a smile on her face. + +The witch had learned an important lesson. She understood that sometimes we have to struggle before we succeed. +One night, Sarah and her loyal dog were walking in the park. All of a sudden, Sarah heard something that scared her. She was so scared that she wasn't sure what to do. + +Thankfully, Sarah had brought her flashlight. She turned it on and the light helped her to feel brave again. Sarah and her dog walked around the park and looked for the scary sound. + +After a while, they discovered that the sound was coming from a wild badger! Sarah was still a bit scared, but the loyal dog stayed close to her and protected her. + +With her flashlight, Sarah was able to tell the badger to stay away. The badger ran away, and Sarah and her loyal dog headed home safely. +Once upon a time there was a monster. He was big and ugly and he had big claws. He was very scary and everyone was scared of him. + +One day the monster was angry. He wanted to find something to rub. He saw a little girl and he wanted to rub her neck. + +He got closer and closer. The little girl was so scared. She wanted to get away from the ugly monster. She ran, but the monster was too fast. + +The monster grabbed the little girl and rubbed her neck very hard. She cried, but the monster didn't stop. Suddenly, a brave knight came. He saw the monster and he ran to help the little girl. + +The knight yelled at the monster. The monster was so scared that he ran away. The knight saved the little girl and she was very happy. +Once upon a time there was an oak tree. It was tall and strong and smooth. Its trunk was brown and its leaves were green and they rustled when the wind blew. The oak tree was old and wise, and it saw many things. + +One day a young girl named Sarah came to the oak tree. She was only three, but she was very brave. She wanted to understand the secrets of the oak tree. + +Sarah touched the trunk of the oak tree and it felt smooth. She closed her eyes and listened to the whisper of the leaves and the rustling of the breeze. She felt the energy of the oak tree and then she understood. + +The oak tree taught Sarah the power of listening and believing. She said thank you and slowly walked away with a big smile on her face. And from that day on, Sarah always remembered to ask the oak tree for advice. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who was very clean. He kept his kingdom and his palace very clean, and all of his people were very happy. + +One day, the prince decided to spread some happy news. He decided to tell everyone that he was going to give them a special treat. He said that everyone could have as much ice cream as they wanted! + +Everyone was so excited. They started running around in circles, trying to spread the news to everyone. Everyone talked about it and was so happy that the prince was giving them a special treat. + +When it was time for the treat, the prince served ice cream to everyone. Everyone was so happy and had lots of fun. They were so happy that the prince was so generous. + +The day was a happy one, and everyone celebrated with smiles and hugs. They thanked the prince for his generosity, and they thanked him for keeping the kingdom so clean. Everyone was so happy that day and they spread smiles everywhere. +One day a little girl was looking for something. She searched and searched in the house and in the yard until she finally found it--a playful puppy! She was so happy and she thanked her mom for helping her find the pup. She was so excited to have a new pet in the family and she couldn't wait to play with him. + +The little girl loved spending time with the pup and every day she took him for walks around her house. He was so excited to explore and he would bark when something interested him. He was playfully running around chasing leaves and chasing squirrels. + +The little girl was so happy to have a new best friend. She thanked her parents again and again for the playful pup she got to keep. +Once upon a time there was a wise old rabbit who wanted to learn a rare truth. So he decided to read a book. He reads and reads until he finds the right page. On that page he read something special. It said that true friendship was the rarest truth of all. The rabbit smiled, he knew it was true. So he hopped away to find a friend. He found a sweet fox and they played all day. They had so much fun and are now good friends forever. They shared what they had learned - that the rarest truth of all was true friendship. +Timmy knew that orange was his favourite colour. Every morning, he would go to the kitchen to get his orange juice. He took a sip and smiled. He loved the sweetness of the orange juice. + +One day, he was playing with his toys in the living room when his mom walked in. She was very pleased to see the room so tidy. Timmy had cleaned up after himself and everything was in its place. His mom ruffled his hair and told him what a good boy he was. + +Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself. He knew that tidiness was important and he was happy that his mom had noticed. From then on, he always made sure to put his toys away when he finished playing. He was very glad that he knew the importance of keeping tidy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had an uncle who was very special. He was always so nice and smooth. Every day her uncle would visit her and they would have so much fun together. + +One day the little girl wanted to play a game with her uncle. She said "Uncle would you play with me?". Her uncle said he was too busy. The little girl was sad and she refused and begged her uncle to play with her. + +But her uncle still refused. The little girl started to cry. But her uncle saw how sad the little girl was and he decided to play with her. The little girl was very happy and they played together until it was dark. + +They had such a lovely day and the little girl was so grateful her uncle changed his mind. The little girl knew her uncle loved her and she would never forget how smooth he was. +Once upon a time, there was an animal. It was big and fierce. One morning, the animal woke up. It had a plan! It wanted to be free! + +The animal walked and walked to a big door. It was closed tight. But the animal was fierce. It worked and worked to open the door. + +Finally, at last! The door opened! The animal was so happy! It ran and ran, free at last. + +Now the animal was free! It was the most amazing feeling! The fierce animal released a huge roar of joy! +Once upon a time, there were two children. They were twin sisters. + +The first girl was called Lily and she was very gentle. She always played softly and carefully with her toys. + +The second girl was called Rachel. One day, Lily and Rachel went to the park. Lily saw a beautiful flower in the grass and said hello to it. Rachel introduced herself to the flower too and they began to play together. + +The three of them had lots of fun. Lily was gentle when she helped Rachel climb the trees. Rachel was gentle too when she held the flower. They all laughed lots, and then it was time to go home. + +The flower gave them a big hug, and they said bye. The two sisters then walked home together, Lily and Rachel, holding hands. They both smiled, because they had made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a hairy bear. He was always working hard. One day, he got a very special job. His job was to create a story. + +The bear worked hard, day and night. He thought of silly things to put in the story and wondered what would make the story special. After working and working, the bear finished his story. + +The little bear was so proud of his story. Everyone who read it thought it was so fun! Thebear smiled and was so happy he had been able to make a story with his furry paws. + +The hairy bear had worked hard developing the story. And it was a long and happy adventure for him and for everyone who read it. The end! +One day John and his mom wanted to have some fun. So they decided to go to the park. When they got there, they found a perfect spot to play games. The spot was very organized with everything they needed. + +First, they tried a game of tag. John was a very fast runner, so he kept on catching his mom! Then they decided to play a daring game. Mom challenged John to a race to the top of the hill. John accepted because he was sure he could win the race. + +So they ran and ran, but his mom beat him to the top of the hill by a step! John was very surprised, but he was also very proud of how brave he had been to take the dare! His mom hugged him, and they went home feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid who had a lot of trouble. She was so brave, very determined to find a way to finish it all. + +She thought and thought, but the trouble seemed too hard. She looked around the room and saw a helpful friend. It was a big dog who promised to help her. So off they went together on an adventure. + +The brave little kid and the big friendly dog went through the woods and around the river. As they walked, the trouble seemed to be getting bigger! But the brave kid kept walking and soon the trouble became smaller. + +Before she knew it, the brave kid had arrived at the finish line. She was so excited and the big dog was too! They had crossed the finish line together, the trouble was gone and the brave kid had won! +Once there was a boy named Jack. Jack was only 3 and loved discovering new things. One day, he went for a walk with his mom. All of a sudden, he noticed something shiny in the grass. He bent down to take a closer look and he found a pocket! Inside the pocket were two shiny coins. Jack was very lucky. + +His mom asked him what he was going to do with them. Jack said he was going to learn with them. His mom smiled and said that was a great idea. + +The next day Jack and his mom went to the store. Jack wanted to buy something special with his coins. He chose a new toy car. Then Jack put the remaining coins in his own pocket. + +Jack felt so happy! He learned what it was like to save something special in his pocket. From then on, he was even luckier. +Lisa and her family were packing for a trip. She put on her bright pink dress and little red shoes. Mommy said, "We have to pack everything, so we can leave soon!" She helped her mommy and daddy pack their big suitcases, but she was too little to reach the top. + +They packed all their clothes and food, then Daddy grabbed his big camera. Lisa said, "Don't forget your eye!" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that would never do!" + +Daddy took out his eye and put it on his face. Then he said, "All ready! Let's go!" They all said goodbye to their little house and hopped in the car. + +Off they went on their big adventure. Lisa was so excited she couldn't keep her eyes open! +Molly and Tom were playing in the garden. It was a sunny day, and everything was so bright. Suddenly, Tom saw a package passing in the sky. He pointed to it and said, "Look Molly, there's a package!" Molly looked up and saw it too. The package was going in a distant direction. + +Tom said, "It must be going on an exciting journey. Let's go find it." So they ran off, following the package. As they got closer, they saw the package weaving in and out of the clouds. It was flying higher and higher. + +Finally, it flew over the edge of the horizon and disappeared. Molly and Tom tried to keep running but they couldn't reach it. Molly said, "Oh no, we can't follow it any further. The package has gone to a distant place." + +Tom smiled and said, "Maybe it was going on a faraway adventure. We can just imagine where it's going and the fun it will have." +Molly smiled too, happy that the package was going on a special journey. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He had a hammer and he wanted to stick a nail on the wall. But the nail was so small, the man was not sure if it would keep. + +He called the boy and asked him to help. The boy was only three years old, but he was brave and not afraid to try. He took the hammer and hit the nail with it. He hit it very hard and the nail stayed on the wall. + +The man was so happy. He thanked the boy and said he was very clever. The boy smiled and said he was not ignorant. The man thanked the boy again, and the boy went to play. The nail kept the wall safe and strong. +Mia was sad. Today was her birthday, but she could not have a party like she wanted. + +Mia's mom said she could still celebrate, though. She gave Mia a special dish to decorate. Then, Mia's mom said she could invite her friends over to share in the celebrations. + +Mia was so excited. She got out some markers, glue, glitter and even some paint. She decorated the dish so that it was beautiful and colorful. + +When her friends arrived, they were so impressed with Mia's artwork. They ate the treats off of the dish, and had lots of fun. Soon enough, Mia was no longer sad. She was very happy because she had decorated her own dish and celebrated her birthday with her friends. +One day, Joe was walking in a park. He saw a big open tree. He wanted to see how high he could climb. Joe started to climb up the tree. He climbed higher and higher. When he got to the top, Joe felt so powerful! Just then, Joe lost his balance and fell. He was scared, but he was okay. Joe was happy he had so much power to climb the tree. He vowed to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named John. John was a very thoughtful boy, and he liked to do different things every day. + +One day, John decided he wanted to go on a march. He put on his shoes, grabbed his walking stick, and headed outside. He waved goodbye to his mom and started off on his march. + +John loved to climb. He would climb the trees and rocks in his backyard, and now he began to climb the hills in the park. He slowly puffed and panted as he went, but he kept on climbing. + +After a while, John reached the top of the hill. He stopped and looked around. Everything looked small from up here. He sat down and thought about his day, feeling happy and content. + +John smiled his thoughtful smile and looked out over the land. Then, he turned around and started to march back home. +Once there was a boy who was deaf. He was very sad because he had never heard anything before. One summer he decided to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. He found a nice seat in the park and sat down to watch the birds. + +The birds sang so happily and the boy smiled. He had never heard such beautiful sounds before and he felt very happy. He wiggled in his seat and sighed with joy. He watched the birds for hours and enjoyed the summer day. + +At the end of the day, the boy felt so happy. He knew he could come back to the seat in the park again and watch the birds as much as he liked. He felt so lucky and was thankful for the special summer day. +Mia was playing with a muffin. It was the most incredible muffin ever! All of the colors were so bright and pretty, and Mia just wanted to eat it. She didn't even want to share it with her friends. + +But then Mia had an idea. She decided to play a game. She passed the muffin around with all of her friends. They all took turns holding it and decided to make a pretend muffin-cake. They all laughed and smiled, and it was lots of fun. + +The muffin-cake was incredible! They sang happy songs and laughed along together. It was such a fun time, and soon Mia felt like the muffin-cake was almost like a real one. With lots of giggling and smiles, Mia and her friends had an incredible play-time with the muffin! +Once upon a time there was a bald man, who had a very special talent. He could yield peanuts! Every day he would go to the park and sit on the bench. + +One day, a curious little 3-year-old came up to him. She asked the man, "What can you do?" The man smiled and replied, "Oh, I can yield peanuts." + +The little girl was so excited she couldn't contain her happiness. She asked the man to show her. The man took out a peanut and placed it in his hand. He waved his hand over the peanut and soon it multiplied into two. + +The little girl clapped and smiled. She thanked the man and said goodbye. From that day onward, the man came to the park to yield peanuts every day. The little girl and other children would always watch in wonder. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once there was a little girl called Mo. She was just three years old. Mo loved to explore and ask questions. + +One day Mo went on a special journey to the park. It was a fine day and the sight of the colourful flowers was beautiful. Mo ran ahead and she saw a big tree. + +She asked a question: "What is this big tree?". Her mum looked down and smiled. + +"This is an apple tree. Later, if you're a good girl we can go and pick some apples." + +Mo smiled excitedly and said: "Yay! I can't wait!" + +They went to pick the apples and Mo was so excited. She had never seen so many apples in one place. She shouted: "Look at all the apples!" + +Mo's mum smiled and said "Yes, this tree is very special. We are very lucky to see all these beautiful apples." + +Mo smiled, her mum was right, it was a very fine sight. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. The bear liked to have fun and explore. One day, he was wandering around in the forest when suddenly he got very cold. All around him, everything began to freeze. The bear felt scared. He didn't understand what was happening. + +He looked around and all of the trees and bushes were frozen, too. The little bear was so sorry. He didn't know what to do. But then he saw something in the frozen forest. It was a little person, smiling at him. + +The person said, "Don't worry, little bear! I know how to make everything warm again." The bear was so happy! + +With a wave of the person's hand, the frozen forest started to thaw. With a smile, the person said, "You see, bear, when we work together, we can do anything. Even if it's freezing!" + +The bear understood. He was so happy to be warm again! From that day on, the bear always remembered to be kind to others, just like that person had been kind to him. +Once upon a time there was a family who wanted to go on a holiday. So they packed their bags and hurried off to a special hotel. When they got there, they saw an incredible view. It was a lovely place! + +The family went inside the hotel and they saw the kind receptionist who welcomed them with a smile. They all thought it was so nice to be there. + +They quickly took their bags to their room and hurried outside to have fun. They went to the pool and splashed around. They also ran around the gardens and laughed the whole time! + +At the end of the day, the family said goodbye to the hotel and hurried off home. They were so happy to have had an incredible holiday. They didn't want it to end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to listen to the birds chirping and the waves crashing against the shore. She was so curious and wanted to know more. One day, she had an urge to explore beyond her home. She grabbed her favorite colorful coat and grabbed her trusty bucket and set out for a walk. + +As she journeyed further and further, she heard some chirping coming from the trees above. She stopped and listened carefully. She heard a few birds talking about a special kind of flower. She was so excited and started running, trying to find the flower the birds had talked about. + +After a while, the little girl came across the most beautiful flower she had ever seen. Magical and colorful, it looked like it had been crafted by the wind and the sun. She wanted to take the flower with her so she could enjoy it forever. + +The little girl felt an urge to listen to the flower. She listened and heard an enchanting song coming from the flower. She then knew that it was the special flower the birds had been talking about. + +The little girl started to pick the flower but then heard the birds chirping in the distance. She realized it was time to go home but chose to leave the flower so that other people could enjoy its magical song. With a smile, she ran home and curled up in her cozy bed. + +As the little girl drifted +Once there was a bright dog. He liked to bark in the park. He barked a lot, but he never said too much. + +One day he heard a faraway call. He paused and listened to the call, wondering who it could be. He followed the sound until he found a person! + +The owner was so happy and called the dog over. The dog ran to the owner with a wagging tail. The owner patted him and said he had been looking for him all day. + +They went home together and had a nice long walk. The bright dog never forgot the moment he heard the call and was reunited with his happy owner. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was very happy and loved to play. One day she was playing with her toys in the park. Suddenly, something snapped. She looked around and saw what had snapped. It was a big branch from a tree. She was a little scared but then she felt her stomach grumble. It was time for lunch. + +The girl's mom brought out a mild sandwich which smelled delicious. She quickly gobbled it up and then ran off to play again. The rest of the day passed quickly and the girl had lots of fun playing till the sun went down. + +When she got home, the girl was feeling a little bit sleepy. She snuggled into her bed and was soon fast asleep. Best of all, her stomach was happy and full.The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant who had a big trunk. He loved to play and explore in the forest with his friends. One day they went out to find a special treat and the elephant was so excited. + +While walking through the forest the little elephant started to sneeze. His trunk wiggled and he sneezed three times. His friends stopped and looked at him. They were very thoughtful and asked him if he was okay. + +The little elephant said that he was fine. He had just been in the sun too long and needed to take a break and find some cooler air. His friends agreed and they all decided to pause their search and have a picnic in the shade. + +They stayed in the cool shadows of the trees and had snacks. After they finished eating and the little elephant stopped sneezing, they all agreed that it was time to find a special treat. So they continued on their journey and found the perfect place for their adventure. + +Thanks to his thoughtful friends, the little elephant was able to have a fun and safe adventure in the forest! +Once there was a girl called Zoe. Zoe loved to ride her bike. She hopped on the bike and started pedaling. She pedaled so fast that she felt like she was flying. All around her the wind blew in her face and it felt so good. + +Every day, Zoe would ride her bike around the neighbourhood. She would smile and wave at her friends who were playing and having fun. One day, a funny thing happened. Zoe heard someone else pedaling their bike and it was coming closer. Soon enough, a boy came into view, pedaling just as fast as Zoe was! + +The boy on the bike was called Jake. Zoe and Jake started pedaling together and soon, they were having a race. Everyone around cheered and it was so much fun. + +At the end of their race, Zoe and Jake laughed and hugged each other. They had made up a new name for their race – the pedal race! Nobody had ever done it before and it was so much fun. They would do it again the next day – the pedal race! +Billy was a boy who liked to play in the garden. He liked to pick up stones and make piles of them. One day he was out in his garden and he found a tiny loop in the grass. He reached down and picked it up. It was a little shiny loop. + +Billy looked at the loop carefully. He decided he wanted to use it to make a tidy pile of stones. He squatted down and began to pinch the stones carefully one by one. He made a tidy stack of stones with the loop in the middle. + +Billy was very pleased with his work. It looked very neat and tidy. He had made a very creative loopy pile. It made him feel happy and proud. He went inside to show his parents his work. They were so delighted with his loopy pile. +John saw a bird outside his window. He looked closely with his eye and saw that the bird had tight feathers. He smiled and softly said hello. The bird nodded as if to say hello back. John was so excited to see the bird and nodded back. He loved the bird's shining eyes and since then he always smiled when he saw it. The bird and John became good friends and sometimes the bird would come and sit on his window sill. Every day, the bird would nod and John would nod back. John was always happy when he saw his friend the bird and the bird was always happy to see John and nod back. Whenever John was feeling sad, the bird would always nod and make him feel better. They were the best of friends and would even wink at each other everytime they said goodbye. +Mummy was baking a cake. She put all the ingredients in a bowl. She mixed it really hard until it was thick. Then she put it in an oven. + +Mummy went to find a thermometer to check if the cake was ready. She put the thermometer into the cake. The thermometer showed that the cake was not ready and it was still too tough. + +Mummy waited and waited. She kept checking the thermometer every five minutes. At last the thermometer showed that the cake was ready. + +Mummy took the cake out of the oven and showed it to me. It looked so yummy! We all enjoyed the cake. Yum! +It was a gloomy day, but Ashton was excited. His mommy said it was time to unpack something special. He watched as his mommy and daddy moved the big table into the middle of the room. Ashton noticed that they were smiling and laughing, so he knew something was up. + +He ran to the table and saw lots and lots of colorful boxes. His mommy and daddy said he could help unpack. Ashton opened the first box and was so excited to find toys inside. He took out a new car, and raced it around the table. Every box he opened had something even more exciting, like dolls, blocks and books. + +Soon, the table was full of toys. Ashton was so excited to play. He had forgotten how gloomy the day was and he spent the rest of the afternoon playing with his new toys. +The sun was bright in the sky. All the animals in the stable were happy. Suddenly, something exciting happened. + +A big surprise was in the stable. A bright, shiny horse! The horse's coat was very smooth and his eyes were gentle. All the other animals were very curious. + +The horse was friendly. He liked walking around the stable and eating yummy hay. The animals liked him too. They liked playing with the horse and talking to him. + +The horse was such a surprise. Everyone in the stable was very happy to have him. He was a big part of their family now. +Melanie was feeling down. She wasn't sure why, but she knew it was time for something fun. She opened up the door and saw three animals outside. First was a rat, then a cat and then a bat. + +Melanie was so amazed. The rat was the most graceful of them all. She carefully reached down and picked her up. + +The rat had small and soft fur, and Melanie held it in her arms. She loved to feel its gracefulness. Melanie and the rat went inside and Melanie hung her hammock on the wall. The rat climbed in and Melanie followed suit. + +There they hung, swinging back and forth, watching the sun set outside. Melanie felt better. The rat was content being held in her arms. They hung together until it was time for bed. + +It was a nice day with the rat, and Melanie's worries were gone. +Once upon a time, there was a small, intelligent mouse who lived in a big, green meadow. The mouse loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, the mouse decided to hide her favourite, red tie. She hid it very well, but she soon forgot where she put it. + +The mouse looked and looked, but she couldn't find the tie anywhere. She asked all her friends if they had seen it, but they hadn't. The mouse was sad because she couldn't find her tie. + +But then, the mouse's clever brain had an idea. She would put a small white flag in the spot where she had hidden the tie. That way, she would remember where she had put it. + +The mouse quickly put the flag where she had hidden the tie and ran to tell her friends the good news. She was so happy that she had used her intelligent brain! She was also happy because she would be able to find her red tie whenever she wanted. +Barney was an old dog who loved to play outside. One day, he was running around the yard when all of a sudden he fell down. He yelped and yelped, so his owners quickly called for help. + +Soon, a smelly ambulance rushed to the house. The paramedics opened the door and jumped out, carrying their bags. They all had a special job, and soon the ambulance was filled with all kinds of things. + +The paramedics turned Barney onto a stretcher and put a bandage around his paw. Then, everyone carefully loaded the stretcher onto the ambulance. With a beep and a flash, the ambulance drove away. + +Barney was brave as the ambulance took him to the hospital. He was so thankful when the doctors and nurses were able to help him. After a few weeks of treatment, he was able to go back home. + +Barney felt so happy to be back. He knew to be more careful while he ran around, so he wouldn't have an accident like that ever again! +John was walking in the park. He saw a group of kids playing together. They were so happy. + +John wanted to join them. He ran over and asked, "Can I play too?" + +The kids said, "Yes!" They all found matches for each other. John found a little girl to play with. + +John and the girl laughed and ran around in the park. It was so peaceful. They played tag and chased each other around. They had so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, the kids said goodbye. They all hugged and said, "Come and play with us again." + +John smiled and waved goodbye. He was so glad he had joined the group. +Once upon a time, there was a light crayon. It was very happy and loved to make bright colors. One day, the crayon was separated from its friends. It didn't know what to do. + +It decided to find its way back home. So the crayon began to hop, skipping and rolling across the floor. Every now and then, the crayon would stop to look around. + +Finally, after traveling for a long time, the crayon saw its friends. It was so happy! It ran over and hugged them all. Then, the crayon and its friends shared colorful pictures and stuck together from then on. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sam. He was only three years old and he was very kind. Every day Sam needed to go to the park. One day, when it was getting close to noon, Sam went to the park. When he got there, he saw a pond that was really deep. He wanted to explore the pond and he was excited. + +So Sam took off his shoes and stepped into the deep water. He was having so much fun but he still needed to be careful. So Sam only went up to his knees. But then, suddenly he couldn't stand up anymore and he started to get scared. + +Luckily, his daddy was close by and saw what had happened. Daddy ran to Sam and picked him up and carried him back to shore. Sam was so happy and warm! They hugged and laughed and Sam was okay. From then on, Sam always knew it was important to stay safe and never go too deep into the water at the park. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy peanut. He lived on a farm. Every day, the other animals would play games, but the peanut just wanted to be alone. He was grumpy, and did not like anyone around. One day, he heard a noise that made him jump. He looked around and saw a sharp axe! He was so scared he ran away. But he was brave, and soon he turned around to see what had made the noise. He saw a farmer, chopping wood with the sharp axe. He knew it was safe, so he stayed and watched. The peanut was happy and finally knew what it was like to be part of something. He was no longer grumpy. +Nina had a big frame in her room. Inside was a hot sun, and she counted it every day. Sometimes she would count the big frame and smile. + +One day, Nina decided to take her frame out of her room. She carried it outside and counted the hot sun. It made her happy to count the sun, and she laughed and smiled with joy. + +When the day was over, Nina carefully took her frame back inside and hung it on the wall. She counted one last time, smiled, and went to bed. From then on she counted the hot sun every day. +Once upon a time there was a bear named James. He was a kind bear who loved to explore. One day, James decided to go for a walk in the woods. He was just about to leave when he saw an angry looking gorilla. + +The gorilla was very troubled and it seemed like it wanted something. It was pointing to a nearby sign. James tried to read it but he couldn't quite understand what the sign said. He thought he heard the word "tea". + +The bear remembered he had some tea in his pocket and offered it to the gorilla. The gorilla nodded gratefully and slowly began to drink the tea. James was happy to help, and the gorilla seemed to calm down. + +They finished the tea together and the gorilla smiled at James. It then bowed, patted James on the head, and slowly walked away. + +James smiled as he watched the troubled gorilla go. He was glad he could help make its day a little better. +Once there was a little girl named Ella. She was only three years old and liked to explore her neighborhood. One day Ella decided she wanted to explore the woods. She wanted to find some special toys to play with. + +Ella headed into the woods. It was dark and silent. She started to shiver. Soon she found a path and started to follow it. She was excited to see what she could find. + +But then she saw something up ahead. A big, black bear! Ella was very scared and her teeth started to chatter. She wanted to run away, but her legs wouldn't move! + +The bear looked at Ella and licked its lips. Ella stayed very still and finally the bear walked away. Ella was so relieved. + +Ella slowly made her way out of the woods. She was so happy to be out in the bright sunlight again. Ella went back home, feeling bored but relieved. +Nora was a brave three year old. She wanted to win. Every day she would tackle a new task. +One day, her mom gave her a rough task. Nora was afraid of how hard it would be. But she thought, if she tried her very best she could win. +So, she set to work. She worked hard the whole day, but the task was still tough. +At the end of the day, Nora was very tired. But, she had completed the rough task! She was so proud of herself and was rewarded with a big hug from her mom. Nora had won! +Once there was a rocket. It was big and shiny. The rocket belonged to a small girl. Her name was Daisy. Daisy had a special mission for her rocket. She wanted to attach it to her bike. She believed that she would be able to ride faster if she was able to attach her rocket onto her bike. + +Daisy worked hard to make the attachment. She was very independent and wanted to do it all by herself. After an hour of hard work, she was finally able to attach the rocket to her bike. + +Daisy was so excited. She hopped on her bike and off she went. Daisy was flying! It felt like she was going around the world. She had never gone so fast before! + +That was the day Daisy found out that she could do anything if she was determined and independent. She had attached her very own rocket to her bike and now she could go anywhere she wanted. Daisy smiled. She knew that anything was possible! +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to play. One morning she decided to play a silly game with her bathrobe. She put it on and ran around the house making loud noises. Daddy saw her and said, "No silly games! Stop that now!" + +The little girl stopped and looked at her daddy. She could see a little smile on his face, so she ran and play again! This time she was wearing her fancy bathrobe and dancing around the living room. Daddy saw her and said, "Oh, how fancy you look! But you must stop now. We need to get ready for breakfast." + +The little girl stopped, but she wasn't finished playing yet. She wanted to show Daddy her dance one more time. So she put on her bathrobe again and put on a big show! Daddy laughed and said, "That was very fancy! But now it's time to stop and have some breakfast." + +The little girl stopped and gave her daddy a big hug. She was happy that they were able to have some fun together with her fancy bathrobe. She ran off to have her breakfast with a smile on her face! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lizzie. She was three years old and loved to play games. + +One day Lizzie went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big tree with colorful ribbons tied to it. A sign was hanging from the tree. It said: "Answer the riddle, win a prize!" + +Lizzie clapped her hands in excitement and Mommy smiled. There was a lady in the park with some toys. She asked Lizzie to come closer and gave her a riddle. "What has four legs but cannot walk?" + +Lizzie thought and thought. Then she said: "A chair! The chair has four legs but it can't walk." + +The lady smiled. "Very good! Here's your prize." She handed Lizzie a colorful toy. + +Lizzie was so happy. She hugged her mommy and thanked the lady. She then ran off to play with her new toy. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. One day, her daddy had a surprise for her. He loaded the surprise onto her very own notebook. She was so excited! + +Sarah carried the notebook inside and opened it up. Inside was the most thoughtful gift she had ever seen. Sarah was so amazed by her daddy's kindness. + +Sarah spent the rest of the day playing with her new notebook. She explored every part of it, from the buttons to the touch screen. She recorded all kinds of things in it with her fingers. Sarah was so delighted with what she discovered. + +The notebook became one of Sarah's favorite possessions. Even when she grew up, she kept the notebook and thought of her daddy with every use. +Once upon a time, there was a fair goose. One day, the goose woke up feeling ready for a nice day. + +The goose saw a small river with a bridge over it. The goose thought it looked nice, so she decided to go and explore. She stopped to look at her reflection in the water and admired how fair she looked. + +The goose heard some rustling behind her and turned around. It was a group of friendly ducks! They asked the goose to join them in a game and promised it would be lots of fun. The goose was excited and decided to join them. + +The goose and the ducks happy played together for the rest of the afternoon. When it was time for the goose to go home, she waved goodbye to her new friends and promised to come back soon. The goose was very happy. +One day, Tom was at a park with his mom. Suddenly, he saw a parrot. It was so beautiful, with its feathers that were blue and green. Tom loved animals, so he wanted to get a closer look. His mom said he could go if he was careful. + +Tom stepped close to the parrot and saw how smooth its feathers were. He imagined that they felt like velvet. He spread his arms out and the parrot flew onto his shoulder! Tom was so excited, he couldn't believe it. + +The parrot talked to Tom, telling him stories of strange lands. Tom was so happy as he laughed and listened to the parrot's stories. He couldn't believe his luck! Soon, it was time to go home, but Tom promised to come back and visit his new friend again soon. +On a sunny day, a little boy arrive at the hospital. He was very excited, because he was going to have an x-ray! When the boy arrive, he met an elderly doctor, who looked friendly and kind. The doctor asked the boy to follow him. + +The doctor showed the boy into a room, where there was a giant machine. The machine was an x-ray machine and it was going to take an x-ray of the boy's body. The boy was amazed by all the buttons and machines in the room. + +The elderly doctor showed the boy how to stand very still, so the x-ray could take a picture of his bones. The boy was a bit scared, but the doctor said it was ok. The x-ray machine made a lot of noise and the boy could feel the vibration in his feet. + +After a few minutes, the machine stopped and the doctor said the x-ray was done. The boy was very happy and he thanked the doctor. The doctor told the boy to come back and see him again soon. The boy thanked the doctor and waved goodbye as he left the hospital. +The boy wanted to go on an adventure. He grabbed a mysterious sheet and pulled it around him. When he opened his eyes, he was in a magical forest! He was so excited, the trees were much higher than he was and the animals were outside playing games. + +He looked around and saw a giant castle. He had to explore it, so he started walking. It seemed like it took forever, but eventually he made it to the castle gates. He pushed open the heavy door and went in. + +Once he was inside, the boy saw so many wonders! He explored all the rooms and was so amazed. He even saw a dragon asleep in one of the corners. He was careful not to make too much noise so he wouldn't wake the dragon. + +Soon the boy made it to the top of the castle. He could see everything! Everywhere he looked was even more mysterious than before. Then he heard a loud noise - it was the dragon waking up! + +The boy quickly grabbed his sheet and flew out of the castle. He jumped back in to his own room and the adventure was over! +It was a gloomy day, and Jack had nothing to do. He wandered around the garden, until he noticed something sparkly in the grass. He stopped to take a closer look, and found that it was a teaspoon! + +Jack picked it up and rolled it around in his hands. He liked the way it felt and shone in the sunlight. Suddenly, he got an idea. He pulled his toy car from his pocket and placed it at the bottom of the hill in the garden. Then, he put the teaspoon right in front of it. + +Jack pushed the teaspoon and it began to roll down the hill. His toy car followed it quickly. Jack laughed and clapped his hands as they rolled down together. All the way, until they stopped at the bottom. + +Jack watched them with a big smile on his face, and ran after them when he saw the car and teaspoon were about to start rolling up again. He waved and shouted goodbye as he rolled away! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to do lots of fun things. One day, Lucy went outside to explore. Everywhere she looked, she saw lots of beautiful colors. She saw bright red. She saw dark blue. Lucy was amazed. + +Lucy wanted to make her own colors, so she grabbed some safe things to work with. She grabbed crayons and some paper. Then, she began to do her art. Lucy mixed her colors together and made a beautiful rainbow. It was so pretty to look at! + +When she was finished, Lucy was so proud of her work. It made her feel so safe to create something with her own two hands. From that day on, Lucy made sure to do fun color projects whenever she got the chance. +Once, there was a gentle bunny who wanted to tell a story. So, he hopped along, searching for something interesting. After a while, he found a boy hiding behind a tree. + +The bunny gently hopped over to the boy and asked, "Do you want to hear a story?" + +The boy nodded, so the bunny began to tell him a wonderful tale of adventure. The boy was mesmerized and hung onto every word the bunny said. + +When the story was finished, the bunny said, "Now it's your turn - you tell me a story!" + +The little boy thought for a moment, then smiled and began to tell the bunny about an exciting search he took that day. The bunny was delighted to hear all about the boy's adventure. + +When the boy finished his story, the bunny thanked him with a gentle nuzzle. They smiled at each other and parted ways, with the bunny hopping off in search of someone else who wanted to hear a story. +Once upon a time there was a bee called Bob. He lived in a garden and it was a very happy place. One day Bob met a confused ladybug. She asked him why he was so happy. Bob told her it was because he had found a new flower to play in and it made him really happy! + +The ladybug was so confused. She didn't understand why any bee would want to play in a flower. Bob explained that the petals were really soft and he could hide inside and it felt safe. + +But then the ladybug had an idea. She asked Bob if he could help her to prevent bad things from happening near the flower. Bob was happy to help and agreed. So, they worked together and made sure that no one ever touched the flower or tried to hurt it. + +From then on, Bob and the ladybug became friends. They protected their flower from anything that may hurt it and the garden was happy and safe. +Once upon a time there lived a small girl named Millie. At night, Millie liked to pray. She would put her hands together, look up to the sky and talk to God. Every time she prayed, she was polite. Millie had such a sweet voice that when she prayed it sounded like a song. + +One time, Millie's parents were outside and they heard her praying. They were so happy to hear her little voice. They decided to join in. Millie was very surprised when they started to pray too. + +Millie then realized how nice it felt to pray together. Every night after that, Millie and her parents would sit in their garden, hold hands, and pray together. Millie's polite and gentle voice would fill the air and bring a smile to all their faces. + +The moral of this story is that when we pray, it's important to be polite and kind. No matter how small we are, our prayers can be heard. Together, our prayers have more power and create a more powerful voice. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. She was very adventurous and always played outside. One day she was playing in the garden and she saw a big snake. The snake was very light in color so it was easy to see in the grass. She was so excited, she ran to get her mom. Her mom said that the snake was harmless, but it was still very scary! + +Lisa's mom told her to stay back, but she couldn't help herself. She took a few steps closer and counted how many spots the snake had. She counted a total of five spots all over the snake's body. + +The next day, Lisa was back in the garden and she found another snake. This snake was very light and it had a different number of spots. Lisa counted seven spots on the new snake's body. Lisa thought it was very cool to see two snakes with different numbers of spots. + +The days went on and Lisa kept counting snakes in the garden. Each snake Lisa found had a different number of spots. Every time, she was in awe of the light colored snakes in the garden. And she knew that no matter the numbers, she would find another snake to count when she was in the garden. +Tommy was so excited on his first day of school. He had a big bag full of new things, including his flashlight. At home his dad had helped him get smart and learn how to mail his first letter. + +On the first day of school, Tommy was chosen to mail a special letter for all of his friends. He was so proud! Everyone cheered as he held up his flashlight and paraded it to the mailbox. He made sure to be careful and careful not to get lost in the dark. + +When the letter arrived at its destination, everyone was so proud of Tommy. He was a very smart boy! His teacher gave him a nice big hug, and his friends were so excited they couldn't stop talking about it. + +It was the best day ever for Tommy! The flashlight had led him all the way, and he was so proud that he had done something so grown-up and special. +Max and Sue were very good friends. They always had fun together. One day, they wanted to find something special to do. Max suggested they should find some tea. That sounded like a nice idea! + +So they went looking for some tea. First they checked the kitchen, but there was no tea there. Then they looked in the cupboard, but still couldn't find any tea. + +They decided to go outside and ask for help. On their way, they passed a nice park. Max suggested they should take a look there. Sure enough, when they asked the park keeper, he had a lovely cup of tea for them! + +Max and Sue were very happy. They drank the nice cup of tea together and chatted about all the fun things they could do. After that, they went back home, full of new ideas. +Once there was a little girl who was very tired. She lived with her Mommy and Daddy in a big house. Mommy and Daddy would provide for her and look after her. + +One day when Mommy and Daddy were at work, the little girl felt really scared. All of a sudden she heard a loud noise from outside. It sounded like a monster! + +She quickly ran to her bedroom and shut the door. Mommy and Daddy heard the noise and came back to take care of the little girl. Mommy hugged the little girl and told her that it was ok. Daddy then provided a flashlight and asked her to go outside and see what was making the noise. + +The little girl was brave and grabbed the flashlight. She walked outside but there was nothing there. She was relieved and went back inside. It turned out that the noise was just the wind! + +Mommy and Daddy were proud of the little girl for being brave and hugged her again. She was happy that the monster was gone and she was able to relax and go to sleep. Mommy and Daddy provided a warm bed and the little girl finally felt safe. +Once upon a time there was a enormous comet in the sky. Children loved to look at it, but they were a little scared too. + +One night, something very strange happened. The comet suddenly started to sharp and split into two pieces. Everyone was amazed! + +The two pieces of the comet flew all around the sky, moving faster and faster. Everyone ran outside to watch and it was so exciting. + +The two comet pieces spun around and around in the sky and then suddenly flew away. Everyone was so sad to see them go, but they were happy that they got to see something so amazing. + +And from that day on, every night people looked up at the sky and hoped to see the enormous comet come back. +Once there was a small girl named Jo. Jo loved animals and often went for walks in the forest. One day, she went walking and heard something rustling in the bushes. Suddenly, she saw two big eyes looking at her. It was a deer. Jo was frightened, but stood still. The deer looked at her and then slowly stepped forward. Jo was amazed and slowly put her hand out. The deer sniffed it and then walked away. + +Jo was so happy, she wanted to tell everyone that she had seen a deer. She ran all the way home and told her mum. Together they went back to the same spot in the forest. When they got there, Jo saw even more deer! Jo realized that this was a special place where deer liked to come. She was so excited and wasn't scared at all anymore. + +From that day on, Jo visited the spot in the forest every day to see the deer. She was no longer frightened, just filled with awe for the beautiful animals she saw. +Once there was a little girl named Mandy. Mandy had a very special job - she was a cleaner. Every day she wore her bright green uniform, and she was very proud of it. + +Mandy worked very hard, cleaning the floors, wiping the windows and polishing the furniture. Sometimes this work was very difficult, and she got tired very quickly. But Mandy was very persistent, and she kept on working even when it was hard. + +At the end of the day, Mandy was always very happy. She had done her job and done it well! She was so proud of her clean, green uniform and felt like she was the best cleaner in town. + +Mandy worked very hard, and she always had a smile on her face. That's why people said that she was the best cleaner in town! +Once upon a time, there was a parrot. He was a very rare parrot and unlike other parrots, he had the special talent of being able to speed! + +He would flutter from tree-to-tree, so fast that other birds couldn't keep up. He was so fast his friends called him 'Lightening Parrot'. On the days when the sun was shining, he'd speed through the trees until he reached the sky and soar above the clouds. + +When it started to get dark, he'd fly back down to the ground and settle in his favourite tree for the night. He'd preen his feathers and get ready for his next adventure. He was so fast that it didn't take long before the sky was shining again and he was jetting across the sky and over the treetops. + +The rare parrot was very happy with his speedy lifestyle and lived out the days of his life zipping around the sky. +Once upon a time there was a nice automobile. It was so nice that everyone wanted to add it to their collection. One day the nice automobile was driving around town and it saw a friendly face. It was a three year old child who wanted to add it to his collection of toys. The child looked so excited and the nice automobile felt the same way. The child reached out and the nice automobile let him add it to his collection. The two were very happy and drove around town together. It was so nice to have a new friend. The end. +Nana and Timmy were walking through the park together. The sun was shining, and the grass in the park was a bright green. Timmy was so excited. + +As they walked, they spotted a big, juicy apple on the lawn. It was red and sparkly, and it looked yummy! + +Nana knelt down and plucked the apple from the grass. She offered it to Timmy and he reached out to take it. Timmy took a big, juicy bite of the apple. It was so yummy! + +Nana and Timmy walked around the park all day, looking at the animals and playing in the sunshine. What a fun day! +Once upon a time, there was an amazing palace in the middle of the forest. Inside the palace lived a princess who was very lonely. Every day, she would look out of the window, wishing for a friend. + +One day, the princess saw a group of birds flying over the forest. When one of the birds noticed her, they stopped and gently nodded at her. The princess smiled and nodded back. + +This went on for several days until finally, the princess invited the birds inside the palace to play. She showed them her gardens and magnificent rooms and the birds were amazed. + +Every day, the birds came to visit and they nod at the princess to show they were glad she had invited them. The princess was always so happy when they visited and she smiled and nodded back at them in return. + +The princess and her bird friends had amazing adventures together in the palace and were the best of friends. They all lived happily ever after in the amazing palace. +Ruby was a very brave girl. She loved to explore new places and always wanted to know what was behind closed doors. One day she decided to open the big curtain in the living room. She was scared but she was brave. She pulled the curtain open and behind it was the most beautiful garden she had ever seen. There were colourful flowers, tall trees, and chirping birds. It was so beautiful! Ruby was so surprised and excited by what she saw that she ran outside to explore the garden. She laughed and danced with the birds and she even found a little pond with fish swimming inside. She had never seen anything like it before. It was the best adventure she had ever had. +Once upon a time, a little girl went for a walk. She looked around and saw an empty palace. It was so tall and fancy, but it was all alone. + +The little girl was curious so she walked inside. When she looked around, she was surprised! Inside the palace was very empty. + +The girl looked around and saw a door. She wondered what was behind it, but it was too far away for her to reach. All she could do was peek through the keyhole. + +When she peeped through the tiny keyhole, the girl was amazed! The palace was not empty after all! There were beautiful colors and shiny things everywhere. She gasped with delight! + +The little girl ran off, not wanting to disturb anything inside the palace. She had such an adventure and could not wait to tell her friends all about it! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was sad. She sighed and looked around her. Everywhere she looked, people were dancing and having fun. Sue felt so left out. Her good friend Ginger could see how down Sue was. So she tried to help Sue. + +Ginger asked her friends to play a special dance for Sue. They all agreed, and soon they were playing her favorite music. Sue smiled and started to dance. She was so happy and soon she forgot why she was feeling so sad. + +As the dance went on, Sue started singing. All of a sudden, she began to feel a bit guilty. She remembered why she had been feeling so bitter before the dance. She realized that she was lucky to have such an amazing friend like Ginger. + +Sue stopped dancing and sighed. Ginger smiled and hugged her. With that, Sue started to feel better, and the two friends went home together. +One day, Sammy saw a rainbow in the sky. He was so excited that he started to dance. He spun around very fast and laughed as he saw the bright colours. + +He kept dancing until it started to rain. He didn't want to get wet, so he ran inside. But he could still see the rainbow from his window. + +Sammy jumped up and down and waved his hands in the air. He spun around in circles and laughed as he saw the rainbow still in the sky. + +The rain stopped and the sun came out. Suddenly, Sammy saw the rainbow again! He was so excited that he started to dance faster and faster. He looked so silly, hopping and spinning around his room. + +The rainbow disappeared into the sky, but Sammy kept dancing, happy and full of joy. +Dinah and mommy were going to a special place. "Let's go to the restaurant," said mommy. Dinah was so excited. She loved restaurants. + +When they got there the waitress showed them to a table. Dinah looked around. She could see so many people talking and enjoying their food. + +Mommy told Dinah it was her turn to order. Dinah looked at the menu and saw something she liked. She asked the waitress for the pizza. + +After the waitress brought their food Dinah ate the pizza. She liked it a lot. "This is very useful," said mommy. Dinah said, "Please can I have more?" + +Mommy and Dinah had a great time at the restaurant. Dinah was so happy that she had found something useful. And she especially liked being able to say "please" when she wanted more food. +Once upon a time, there was a famous hero. He had a gun with him wherever he went. Everywhere he went, people cheered and were excited to see him. + +One day, the hero was standing on top of a hill. All of a sudden, he lifted his gun and began to stir the air. Everyone around was amazed and could not believe their eyes. The hero had done something incredible. + +He had caused all of the birds to fly up into the sky. Everywhere you looked, all you could see were birds in the air. Even the sun was brighter that day! + +Everyone was so happy to have seen the hero's special move. From then on, everyone started calling him the "Bird Man". And the Bird Man became a hero to everyone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby duck who lived on a pond. The duck was very lonely, so he prayed every day to make a friend. + +One day, his prayers were answered when a squash appeared on the pond. The duck was so excited and he quacked a happy hello. + +The squash was a bit shy, but the duck was friendly and soon the two were splashing around the pond together having lots of fun. + +The duck and the squash became the best of friends. They swam, played and ate together every day. The duck was so happy and never felt alone again. + +The chubby duck and the squash were always together, so it was no surprise when they both ended up with happy, full bellies. The duck was thankful and he thanked his lucky stars every day for his chubby, squash friend. +Once upon a time, there was a small animal who liked to do lots of exercise. He would stretch and jump and move around all day. One day, he felt very tired, so he decided to take a break. He yawned, a large and graceful yawn, and soon he was fast asleep. + +The animal didn't know it, but he had been watched by a graceful deer. The deer was very impressed with the animal, and so he asked the animal why he was doing so much exercise. + +The animal told the deer that he was trying to become strong and fit. The deer told him that he didn't need to exercise so much, and that he should take some rest. + +The animal thought about what the deer had said, and he decided to take the deer's advice. From that day onwards, the animal found that he felt much better when he took some time to rest and relax. He still liked to exercise, but now he also liked to enjoy some time of calm, graceful rest. +Once upon a time there was a naughty bear. The naughty bear liked to attach things to other things. One day, he was walking in the forest and he saw a big pile of sugar. It sparkled in the morning sun. The naughty bear became very excited and he immediately started to attach some of the sugar onto nearby trees. He attached more and more until all the sugar were gone. The naughty bear was so happy that he had attached the sugar. He skipped away with a smile on his face. It had been a fun day in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Ben. Ben was only three years old and loved to write. Every season he would write something special. In autumn, he wrote stories about the leaves changing colour. In winter, he wrote stories about playing in the snow. In spring he'd write about buds growing on the trees. But Ben's favourite season was summer, because then he could play with all the messy sand at the beach. + +Every summer Ben would make a sandcastle and write about it. Sometimes he'd write about the colourful shells he found washed up on the shoreline. He'd always jot down all the fun things he did with his friends in the sand and he'd record the wild adventures they had. + +Ben wrote everywhere he went - on the beach, in the park, and even in his bedroom. He wrote such exciting stories, and he made every season special with his writing! +Once upon a time, there was a dad and his little girl. They went on an incredible journey together. + +First, dad packed some yummy snacks in a bag. Then they hopped in the car and drove away. Dad smiled at the little girl when they passed the big green tree. + +The little girl felt so excited! She asked lots of questions about the journey. Dad answered with patience, but it was taking a long time. + +Finally, they arrived at their special destination. The little girl couldn't believe her eyes - it was the most beautiful beach ever! Dad and the little girl put their toes in the water and laughed. + +In the evening, dad and the little girl took a pause. They paused to look up at the stars and the moon. It was an incredible moment. + +Soon, dad and the little girl had to leave. But they promised to come back again. It was definitely a journey to remember! +One day, there was a little girl who was very envious of her friend. Her friend had lots of toys. The little girl wished she could have them too. + +But the little girl's mom said, "You must wait your turn to play with the Toys." + +The little girl was quiet and waited until her friend was done playing. When it was the little girl's turn, the friend shut her toy box. + +The little girl was still very envious and wished she could have one of the toys. But the friend ran away with them. + +The little girl was sad, but her mom said, "Everything will be okay. You can enjoy your own toys now." + +The little girl was happy again, and hugged her mom tight. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy. He was always making amazing plans. One night he heard a voice in the dark. It said, "you can have victory if you try". The boy was scared, but he also felt excited. + +The next day, the boy made all the plans he needed and set out on his quest. He faced lots of scary things, but he was brave and kept going. + +Finally, the boy arrived at his destination. When he opened the door, he heard a loud cheer. Everyone was so happy for his victory! It was an amazing moment. + +The boy had learnt a valuable lesson from this. He knew that if he worked hard and kept going, he could achieve great things. That made him feel very proud and happy. +Once upon a time there was a squirrel. He was very stubborn. He wanted to do things his own way, no matter what. +One day he saw a big tree in the woods. He wanted to climb up it, even though he didn't know if he could get to the top. He was determined to try, so he scrambled up the trunk. After a few minutes, he made it to the top. + +He was so happy and he let out a big squeal. All the other animals in the woods heard him and they were amazed. They had never seen a squirrel climb so high! + +The squirrel knew he was special. From then on, he was not afraid to try new things and he was never stubborn. He knew that if he kept challenging himself, he could do amazing things. +One day, a curious little boy was walking down the street. He had an important job to do. He wanted to succeed. + +So he looked around for things he could do. He saw a dog walking by and tried to pet it. But the dog kept running away. + +Then he saw some bicycles parked against a wall. He wanted to try riding one of them. He got on the bike and pedaled as hard as he could. He wobbled a little at first, but soon he was zipping down the street. He had succeeded! + +He finished his ride and locked up the bike. Then he happily skipped down the street, happy to have succeeded. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old. She was very competitive. One day she went outside and saw something that made her smile. It was a big garage. She ran to it and saw some of her friends inside. They were playing all sorts of games. + +The girl wanted to join. She asked her friends if she could and they said yes! They made room for her and she was very excited to play with them. + +The girl was very competitive. She wanted to win all the games! She tried her best, and soon she was winning almost all of them. Her friends were amazed at her skills. + +Until one day, something amazing happened. A magical unicorn appeared. The unicorn sparkled and glistened. It was the most beautiful thing the girl had ever seen. She ran to her friends and showed them the magical creature. They all gasped in amazement. + +The unicorn then disappeared as quickly as it had appeared. But the girl never forgot about it. She kept dreaming of the beautiful creature. It was an amazing day that she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a gray mattress. It was sitting all by itself in a room. Every day, it would get a little older and more worn. + +Eventually, it started to rot. This made the mattress look even more gray. Yucky green and brown spots started to appear on it. + +But one day, something amazing happened. A family came along and they were looking for something to sleep on. The family thought the mattress looked just perfect! + +They took it home and gave it a bath. After that, the mattress was all nice and clean. It was so comfortable, the family was able to get the best sleep ever! + +The once gray, old mattress was now loved and cared for. And so it lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Jack. He went outside to play. He saw a strawberry in the grass. He wanted to pick it up. He was very quiet and he wanted to guess what the strawberry was. So he crept up to the strawberry, trying not to make any noise. He leaned in, sniffed it and guessed it was a strawberry. He reached out and picked it up. He smiled as he ate it. It was yummy! + +Jack was so quiet, no one knew he was there. He kept on guessing. He saw a butterfly and he guessed it was black and orange. He was right! He saw a bee and he guessed it was yellow and black. He guessed and guessed until he was getting tired, then he went inside for a rest. He had such a good time, guessing and finding out about the world around him. +Once upon a time there was a nice mom and dad. They loved each other very much. But one day, dad made a mistake. Mom got mad. Dad said sorry, but mom stayed mad. Dad tried to be honest and said, "I'm sorry". But mom was still mad. + +Every day Dad tried to make it better. He wanted Mom to forgive him. He was sad, but never gave up. + +Finally one day, Dad took out a piece of paper, a pen and some ink. He wrote something special and honest in the ink. When Mom read it, she smiled and hugged him tight. She said, "I forgive you". + +Mom and Dad were happy again. Dad was glad that Mom could forgive him. They hugged and kissed. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who lived in a forest. He was worried because he was scared of the trumpet sound. Every time he heard it, he felt scared and wanted to run away. + +One day, the bunny was walking in the forest when he heard the trumpet sound. He started to worry and quickly looked for a place to hide. He saw a tree with lots of leaves and hopped in. + +He stayed really still, closed his eyes and tried to relax. After a few minutes, the sound of the trumpet faded away. The bunny opened his eyes and felt relieved. He had been so worried before, but now he felt safe again. + +From that day on, the bunny knew that if he ever felt scared or worried, all he had to do was take a few deep breaths, close his eyes and relax. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and he wanted to go outside and play. + +He opened the door and saw a tall fence. Jack had never seen a fence before, so he reached out to touch it. Then he lay down on the ground and stared up at the fence. + +Jack felt a bit restless, so he decided to climb the fence. He got to the top and looked around. The world seemed so big. He stayed there for a while, feeling a little brave. + +Then he lay down on the ground again. He heard a lot of noise and looked around. There were other children playing and laughing. He got up and shyly climbed down the fence. + +He joined the other children and happily played all day. They laughed and smiled and had so much fun. Jack was no longer restless - he had made some new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a peanut. It was very ordinary, but still friendly and cheerful. One day, it thought that it wanted to explore the outside world. It decided to take a pause and look around. + +The peanut saw a bird flying close by and thought: “I want to be like that bird!†So the peanut took a deep breath, then jumped up and flapped its little arms. The peanut flew! It felt so amazing! + +The peanut flew around and saw all kinds of beautiful things. But soon, the peanut began to feel tired. So it paused and thought about resting. + +Luckily, the peanut found a cozy spot in the sun. It curled up and took a nap. When it woke up, it was completely refreshed. It continued to explore until it saw its home again. + +The peanut hopped back home and smiled. It had a wonderful day filled with extraordinary adventures, all because it dared to take a pause. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jill and Jack. They were both three years old and loved to play together. One day, Jack asked Jill an open question. +"Do you like sugar?" +Jill thought for a moment and then answered:"Yes I do!" +Jack smiled and said: "Let's go find some sugar!" +The two friends walked down the street until they arrived at a shop. The shop was open and they could see a lot of colourful candy inside. The two friends went in and Jack asked the shopkeeper for some sugar. +The shopkeeper smiled and gave them a bag of sugar. Jill and Jack were so excited that they spent the whole afternoon playing with the sugar. + +In the end, Jill and Jack had a lot of fun together that day and were able to answer Jack's open question: Yes, Jill definitely liked sugar! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. He was three years old and he liked to explore. One day he wanted to go for a walk in the park. He saw a big apple tree and wanted some apples. He climbed up the tree, but he slipped and fell. He hurt himself and felt really worried. + +Joe didn't know what to do, so he started to cry. But then he heard something. It was a little voice saying, "Don't worry Joe, everything will be okay." He looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. Then he looked up and saw a beautiful butterfly. + +The butterfly said, "Come with me Joe, I have something that can help you heal. So Joe followed the butterfly and they soon reached a magical stream. In the middle of the stream was an apple tree! Joe was excited. He collected some apples and ate them standing in the stream. + +As he ate the apples, he could feel something special happening. He felt calm and gradually the cuts and scrapes on his arms and legs started to heal. In the end Joe was all better and the butterfly waved goodbye as he flew away. Joe now knows that the healing power of apples can make everything alright. +Once upon a time, there lived an old man. He had a trophy that was very special to him. He kept it in a safe place so it would not break. + +But one day, the old man had an accident. He dropped the trophy and it broke into lots of pieces! The old man was so sad, he thought it was irreparable. + +But then, a reliable friend came along. He offered to help the old man restore the trophy. The old man was so grateful. + +They worked together and with a lot of love and patience, they were able to put the pieces back together. + +The old man was so happy to see his trophy was restored. He thanked his reliable friend for helping him. They were both very proud of their accomplishment. +Susie picked up the scissors. They were big and shiny. Loud noises filled the air as she split the paper into two pieces. She held one piece in each hand and smiled. + +The scissors cut the paper so quickly. They made a snipping sound as they split the paper. Susie watched carefully as the paper split easily. + +Susie looked around the room and saw a balloon. She picked up the scissors and split the balloon in two pieces. The balloon popped and made a loud noise. She giggled and put the pieces in the trash. + +Susie had fun splitting papers and balloons with the scissors. She felt proud watching the paper separate as the scissors made a strange noise. She smiled as she put the scissors away. +Once upon a time, there was a cat and a dog who lived together. The cat was fluffy, but the dog was full of fur. Both animals were very stubborn and never wanted to share. + +One day, they wanted the same bone. The cat grabbed one end, and the dog grabbed the other. The bone was so strong that it split into two pieces! The cat and dog were both angry. + +The cat ran away and wouldn't come back. But the dog just stayed. Every day it tried to bring the cat back, but the cat was too stubborn. + +One day, the cat's fur was wet and cold. The dog knew it was cold outside and wanted to bring the cat home. It tried to get the cat but the cat ran away again. + +Finally, the stubborn cat let the dog lead it back home. The cat curled up next to the dog and both of them stayed warm and happy. They never split anything ever again. +Once upon a time there was a nice little girl. She liked to do lots of fun things, but she also felt very curious about some things. Today she wanted to understand what was inside her stomach. + +So she asked her mom, “What is inside my stomach?†Her mom said, “There are many things inside your stomach, like food and water. Those help you do lots of things!†+ +The little girl was very excited. She wanted to understand more about her stomach. So she asked her mom, “How can I get food inside my stomach?†Her mom said, “It’s easy. All you have to do is eat!†+ +The little girl smiled. She was happy that it was easy to get food inside her stomach. She said, “I will never forget this, I will always eat food so I can do things!†And that’s how the little girl learned about her stomach. +Once there was a boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He looked around and saw a long, skinny stick. He wanted to take the stick with him to make him feel safe. + +So he grabbed the stick and went off into the woods. He saw a lot of animals he'd never seen before and a few trees that he wanted to climb. He felt safe with his stick, so he kept exploring until he came to a big lake with a boat. + +He wanted to get in the boat and go for a ride. He jumped in, but the boat started to move too fast and he got scared. He grabbed his stick, held on tight and screamed for help. Suddenly, two friendly people came and were able to help him. + +The boy was safe and he was thankful for his stick. He thanked the friendly people and went home. He kept the stick with him always and went on many more adventures. +Once there was a lively bird named Ray. Ray was so happy and loved to play. He would fly around the sky and laugh while doing so. One day, Ray saw something that made him scream. He was so scared he flew away in a hurry. + +Below him, he saw a giant lion. The lion roared and its voice echoed far and wide. Ray was so scared that he kept flying. He flew up high in the sky and left the lion behind. + +But suddenly, Ray heard a loud scream. It was coming from the same direction he had come from. He looked down and saw that the lion was chasing him. He quickly picked up speed, flying as fast as he could. + +Ray screamed and screamed, but he finally flew out of the lion's reach. He was so relieved and flew up to the clouds, where he could feel safe again. He enjoyed the warm sun and the vibrant colors of the sky as he flew along. He’d never forget his lively adventure! +Sammy was walking through the park one day and saw a bird near the playground. Sammy was very curious and started to inch closer to the bird to get a better look at it. The bird was so pretty with its colorful feathers. As Sammy got closer, it chirped out a loud sound. Everyone in the park heard the happy chirp and started to clap with joy. + +Suddenly, a girl heard the bird chirp and looked over. She was very compassionate and wanted to help the bird. She came over to the bird and Sammy watched as she gently scooped it up. She carefully cradled the bird and took it home. + +Sammy was so happy that the bird was safe with the compassionate girl. He smiled and clapped with joy, then went home. He would never forget the bird and the way the girl had rescued it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Amelia and Joe. They went to a park together and had lots of fun. +Suddenly they heard a loud noise - it was a gun! They were scared and tried to escape but they couldn't. Joe was very brave and tried to help Amelia. He grabbed her hand and ran away as fast as he could. + +They ran through the fields and hid in a bush. After a long time, they looked out and saw the bad man had gone away. Amelia hugged Joe and said thank you. + +Joe had saved Amelia from being hurt by the gun. They promised to never forget this special moment and ran home together, grateful and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and daddy who loved to play. One day, Mommy and Daddy decided to lay down in the grass and rest. They saw a big, yellow sun in the sky above them. + +The mommy smiled and said "Let's tell a joke!" But the daddy shook his head and said, "That's too hard". So instead, they lay in the grass and laughed together. + +Suddenly, a huge butterfly flew onto Mommy's stomach. It flitted around for a little bit and then flew away. Daddy looked around and found a big, red ant. He put it on his nose and said "I'm an ant man!" + +Mommy and Daddy lay there, laughing and laughing until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the birds and the bugs, and then went inside. + +Mommy and Daddy sometimes still lay together in the grass. They still tell jokes and laugh until their stomachs hurt! But now, Mommy and Daddy have a new friend - their baby, who loves to lay down and laugh too! +Once upon a time, there was a proud little girl and her mommy. The little girl had a new toy -a special plastic ball. Her mommy saw it and smiled. + +Mommy said, "This plastic ball is very nice! Let's invite some friends to play with it!" + +So the mommy and her little girl invited some kids over to their house. When they saw the ball, they were all so excited. They jumped and laughed and played together with the ball. + +The little girl was so proud that she shared her special ball with her friends. They had so much fun playing together! And soon, the mommy and her little girl had more friends coming over to their house to play with the special ball. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a clever egg. He wanted to settle somewhere quiet and peaceful. He travelled and travelled until he heard a soft voice calling him. He hopped nearer and saw a beautiful nest. Inside the nest was a gentle bird. The egg decided it was the perfect place to settle. + +The bird welcomed the egg and they both made the nest nice and cosy. The bird looked after the egg and they soon became great friends. The bird taught the egg lots of clever things and they played together each day. + +Every night, the egg would listen to the bird singing a lullaby. The egg was so happy in his new home and would drift off to sleep with a peaceful smile on his face. They both settled happily in the nest and lived happily ever after. +Jack wanted to find some stuff to play with. He went outside to look around and didn't see anything interesting. All the stuff he saw was really dull. He was feeling sad until he noticed a big box in the corner of the yard. He cautiously opened it up and was so excited when he saw all the stuff inside! Lots of cars, balls, dolls, and some other things too. He was so happy he could hardly believe it! + +Jack spent the whole day playing with all his new stuff. He even made up some games to play with them all too. Then, at the end of the day he carefully put all the stuff back in the box and said goodbye, feeling so happy. + +Jack came back to the box again the next day. He opened the box and was surprised to find that it had some new stuff this time. His mom must have included some things while he was at school. He couldn't wait to play with all the new stuff too! +One day, a little boy went outside to play. He saw the sun and said, "Hello, Sun!" He called the sun his friend and he was so happy to see it. + +He started running around and laughing. He wanted to have lots of fun. But then he stepped on a rock and hurt his foot. + +He fell down and started to cry. He called for his mom. She came quickly and hugged him. She told him it was okay and asked what had happened. + +The little boy said that he had been too stupid to watch where he was walking. He started to feel better and his mom said he should take it slow. + +So the little boy continued his game, but this time he paid more attention to where he was going. He had learned his lesson and promised not to be so stupid again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was so excited. His family was going on a holiday! They packed their bags and hopped in the car. Soon they were driving through the country. Everywhere they looked, they admired the beautiful nature around them. + +Eventually their car started to make a funny noise. The dad stopped the car and looked under the hood. It was a leak! Luckily there was a garage nearby. They drove over and soon the leak was fixed. + +The holiday was perfect! Everywhere they went the little boy admired the sights. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the trees were swaying in the breeze. He couldn't believe how amazing it all was. + +The family had a wonderful time and at the end of their vacation, they were sad to go. But the little boy was happy because he knew he'd admired something very special on his trip. +Once there was an ant who wanted to find food for his family. So he went on a picnic! He wanted to find something very special and rare so that his family could be happy. He looked and he looked, but nothing was good enough. + +Then, the ant saw something. It was the most special and rare thing he had ever seen! It was a delicious looking cookie! The ant quickly stole the cookie and put it in his pocket. + +He brought it home to his family and everyone was very excited. They all enjoyed the delicious cookie together. They had the best picnic ever! +Once there was a boy who wanted to learn how to climb the palm tree near his house. He tried and tried, but he still couldn't reach the top. One day he decided to practice every day to improve his climbing skills. + +He practised climbing the palm tree everyday for a week and by the end of the week he was so much better. He was so happy that he could finally feel proud of himself and his impressive skills. + +The next day, he invited all of his friends over to watch him climb the palm tree. He was a bit scared, but was determined to show them the amazing climb he had practised so hard to perfect. + +The boy climbed and climbed, getting higher and higher until he was at the very top of the palm tree. Everyone cheered and congratulated him on his achievement. He felt so proud that he had improved so much in such a short time. + +From that day onwards, he and his friends would take turns climbing the palm tree and would be happy to see how each of their skills had improved. +Once upon a time there was a friendly little worm. He lived deep in the ground and loved to eat the soil. In the daytime, the worm would peek out of his hole to feel the sunshine. It was the worm's favorite thing. + +One day, the worm came out of his hole and found a group of friendly caterpillars. Since the worm was so friendly, he decided to join the caterpillars for a snack. They ate up all the juicy leaves and enjoyed the warm sunshine. + +The next day, the caterpillars invited the worm to join them again. They all danced in the sunshine and played happily together. The worm smiled and was so thankful for such good friends. + +The worm and the caterpillars kept playing until the sun began to set. Then the caterpillars said their goodbyes and wished the worm a good night. The worm went back to his hole and slept soundly, dreaming of all the fun they had together while enjoying the sunshine. +The taxi was brilliant. It was big and yellow and had four wheels. A family of four managed to fit in the taxi and they smiled and waved as it drove away. + +The taxi drove through the streets, until it stopped in front of the park. The family all hopped out, and ran excitedly towards the park. + +The park was a wonderful place. There were swings, slides, and lots of bright colors. The family managed to find something fun for everyone to do, even mom and dad! + +They all managed to have a great time. In the end. After a long day, they all piled back into the taxi, and made their way back home. +Once there was a colorful bird who loved to tease. Every day he would fly around and tease the other animals. One day, he flew over to a little rabbit and started to tease him. The rabbit quickly ran away and the bird thought that was funny. + +The bird kept teasing the animals until he came across a word. The word was big so the bird decided to tease it by saying it incorrectly. He made strange noises and silly sounds. + +The word was not happy about being teased and got angry. It rolled over to the bird and said, "Stop teasing me!" The bird was so surprised he flew away quickly. + +From that day on, the bird decided to be more careful about how he teased. He wanted to make sure he was being kind and not hurting anyone's feelings. The bird was happy and the animals were glad he had learned his lesson. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called John and Alice. One day, John and Alice decided to go outside together. When they went outside, they saw a big rock. Alice said, "Let's rock the rock!" They each put their hands on the rock and rocked it together. + +Then, John said, "Let's get a sandwich for our picnic!" They went to get a sandwich from the shop and then put it in their picnic basket. + +When they were getting ready to eat the sandwich, they saw a helpful butterfly. Alice said, "Let's help the butterfly get home!" So, together, they both waved their hands in the air, and the butterfly flew away. + +The friends enjoyed their sandwich and the time they spent outside rocking the rock and helping the butterfly. +Once there was a little boy named Sam who went on an adventure. He got onto a boat and sailed far away, to a land far away. It was a cold place, but Sam was brave. + +When he arrived in the land, he saw it was all white as snow. He also saw something sparkly in the snow. He reached out and scooped it up - it was a beautiful crystal! + +Sam held the crystal tight in his hands and rubbed it. Suddenly a magical cloud appeared in the sky and started to spin around and around! Sam was so excited. The magical cloud then whirled away quickly, leaving a rainbow in the sky! + +The rainbow made Sam smile and he rubbed the crystal again. This time a magical snowman appeared next to him! The magical snowman was kind and friendly and he gave Sam a souvenir of his amazing adventure: a sparkly snowflake! + +Sam thanked the magical snowman and waved goodbye. He put the snowflake and crystal in his pocket and sailed back home. He would never forget the cold land and the magical snowman! +Once upon a time there was a machine. It was a big, strong machine and it could do lots of things. But one day, something went wrong and it stopped working. It just made a harsh noise instead. + +The people who owned the machine tried to fix it, but they couldn't. They were very frustrated, but they were also very persistent. They kept trying and trying but nothing seemed to help. + +One day, something snapped. A little part of the machine had broken off and now, miraculously, it started working again. The people were so happy! + +The machine kept working, day after day. It kept going and going and the people were so grateful for their persistent efforts to get it fixed. They had worked so hard and they were happy to finally get their reward. +Once there was a big violin. It belonged to George, who was three years old. George loved to play it and his parents thought it was beautiful when he strummed the strings. + +One day something happened which surprised George. A grand piano appeared in the living room! It looked startlingly big. George couldn't believe it and he rushed over to see it. When he looked inside, there was a yellow violin. + +George took it out of the case and it was so big! He couldn't believe his eyes. He strummed the strings and realised it made a sound much louder than the violin he had before. + +He looked at his parents and they were smiling. George was delighted with his surprise. Now he could make music with even bigger and louder sounds! +Mama and Daddy were walking in the park when suddenly, Daddy spotted something on the ground. It was a snake. Daddy felt sorry for the snake, so he decided to offer it some food. He pulled out a piece of bread from his pocket and held it out. The snake was very happy and it slithered closer. Mama was scared, but Daddy told her to stay calm. + +Next, Mama offered the snake some water. She held out a bowl of water and the snake drank it up. Mama and Daddy were very happy and they thanked the snake for being so kind. The snake thanked them back and then disappeared. + +On their way home, Mama and Daddy felt sorry for the snake because it had no home. They decided to make a shelter in the garden for it, so it could always be safe. The snake was very happy, and thanked Mama and Daddy again. They were happy they could offer it a home. +It was a cold day and the sun had gone away. Emma the pig wanted to make a sound, so she looked around. She saw a big box and it had a key. She grabbed the key and slipped it into the lock. She wiggled the key and felt it unlock. + +Suddenly, a noise came out of the box. It was a loud, happy sound! Emma started bouncing around with joy. She had made the sound come out of the box! + +She kept playing the sound over and over again, until the sun came back out. Then the day was bright and the box was locked again. But Emma still remembered the wonderful sound she had found. +Once there was a lion who lived in an exciting place called the jungle. The lion was big and strong, it would roar! all day long. + +One day, the lion wanted to leave the jungle to go on an adventure. He quickly found an exit and rushed out of the jungle. He walked and walked until he reached a very dirty place. + +The lion was filled with confusion, but he kept walking until he saw a big pond. The pond was so clear and the water was sparkling. He saw the reflection of himself in the pond and opened his jaws wide and roared! + +The sound was so loud that all the other animals in the nearby forest came to see. They were amazed to see such a big, strong lion with a loud roar! The lion felt so happy to be admired and stayed at the pond for a while before heading back to the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a fragile spell. It came from far away and was very special. Everyone wanted to know what the magic spell was, but no one had the answer. + +One day, a little girl came to the spell. She was kind and gentle, and she knew that the spell was very fragile. She reached out her tiny hand and gently touched the spell. + +Suddenly, the spell began to glow. It flew around the girl and started to turn brighter and brighter. Then, the spell flew away into the sky and clouded the night. + +The girl was amazed. She knew that the spell was now strong and that it would end soon. Finally, the spell was gone and the night was clear. The little girl was happy - she knew her kind touch had helped the spell end. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bear named Mix. He was a very curious bear and he loved exploring. One day, Mix had an exciting idea. He decided to mix all of his favorite things together to make something new. + +Mix grabbed a big bowl and put some paint in it. Then he grabbed some of his favorite toys and put them in the bowl. Next, he grabbed some colorful ribbon and he mixed it all together. + +The mixture began to look like a new kind of fun. Mix smiled, pleased with his creation. He had made a colorful novel! He could use it for all kinds of games, puzzles and stories. + +Mix was very proud of his new novel. He was so excited to share it with his friends. Every day, he used his novel to teach them about the world in a creative and colorful way. It was so much fun! +Once there was a girl called Jane. She was very excited to try something fun. She had a pin. She put it on her dress. Then she stayed very still and waited. + +She waited and waited but nothing happened. Then, suddenly, there was a little sparkle near the pin. It looked like fairy dust! Jane was so excited that she started to jump for joy. + +The sparkle kept getting bigger until Jane realised that the pin was magic! Lots of tiny fairies were flying around the pin, singing and playing. It was like a mini-party! + +However, all too soon, the party was over. The pin glowed one last time and the fairies twinkled away. Jane was sad, but also so happy that she got to stay and enjoy the magic for a little while. +Mama was baking in the kitchen. She was prepping a delicious cake for her family's special occasion. Her little boy was very curious and asked many questions as she worked. He watched as she carefully put all the ingredients into the pan. After a while, Papa came in and put his arm around her. He was so proud of her. Together, they put the cake into the oven. The smell of baking filled the room. + +After a few hours, the cake was ready to come out of the oven. As mama and papa took it out, the little boy was so excited. The cake looked perfect! Mama and Papa were so stubborn about letting the little boy help, but he asked nicely and eventually even got to place a few decorations on the cake. + +Finally, the cake was finished and ready to enjoy. Mama, Papa, and the little boy all looked at the delicious creation. They were all so proud of the cake. Everyone hugged and thanked Mama for sharing her special baking skills with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Martha. She lived near the park and she loved playing in the water. One day, Martha decided to take a bucket to the park. When she got there, she saw a beautiful pink bell in the pond. She was so excited and put her bucket down, then she splashed into the water to get her bell. Reaching it, she held it high in the air and laughed in delight. Martha enjoyed the sparkles of the bell in the sun. She played with it all afternoon, splashing in the water, laughing and having fun. When it was time to go home, Martha took the bell with her. She kept it in her room, brightening her day with its pink sparkles. +One day, a big comet was racing through the sky. It was so bright and fast. All the clouds were moving out of its way. Even the birds were too slow to keep up. + +But then there was a little rabbit. It was so small and slow. It was hoping to catch up to the comet, but it was having lots of trouble. The comet was going so fast. + +Then the rabbit had an idea. It stopped and hopped over to a nearby bush. It grabbed a big leaf and then hopped back. It held the leaf up like a sail and raced even faster! + +The wind started pushing the leaf and the rabbit felt like it was flying. Faster and faster, until it finally caught up to the comet! + +It was such an exciting adventure. The little rabbit was so proud that it had kept up with the big comet. From then on, it raced around the sky every day. +Lily and Mark were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box of new toys in the park. They were very happy and ran to the box. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lily said. "There are dolls, cars, blocks, and books!" + +"Let's share them!" Mark said. "You can have some and I can have some." + +But Lily was selfish. She wanted all the toys for herself. She grabbed the box and pulled it away from Mark. + +"No, they are mine!" Lily said. "You can't have any!" + +Mark was sad and angry. He tried to get some toys, but Lily pushed him away. + +"That's not nice, Lily!" Mark said. "You are being selfish! You should share with your friend!" + +Lily did not listen. She hugged the box and said, "Go away, Mark! These are my toys!" + +Mark felt very hurt. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. He looked around and saw a lady sitting on a bench. She was reading a book and smiling. + +Mark walked to the lady and said, "Hello, lady. Can I talk to you?" + +The lady looked at Mark and said, "Sure, little boy. What do you want to talk about?" + +Mark pointed to Lily and the box and said, "That is my friend Lily. She found a box of toys, but she is selfish. She does not share with me. She is mean to me. What should I do?" + +The lady felt sorry for Mark. She said, "That is not a good way to treat a friend. Sharing is caring. Maybe you can try to talk to Lily and tell her how you feel. Or maybe you can find another friend who is kind and generous. I recommend that you do not play with selfish people. They will only make you unhappy." + +Mark nodded and said, "Thank you, lady. You are very nice. I will try to talk to Lily. If she does not listen, I will find another friend. I do not like selfish people either." + +The lady smiled and said, "You are welcome, Mark. You are very smart and polite. I hope you have a good day." + +Mark smiled and said, "You too, lady. Goodbye." + +Mark walked back to Lily and the box. He hoped that Lily would change her mind and share with him. He wanted to be friends with her, but he also wanted to be happy. He knew that the lady was right. He did not need selfish people in his life. He needed kind and generous people who would make him smile. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to chase it before it went too far. + +One time, the ball rolled into the bushes. Ben and Lily ran after it, but they could not see it. They heard a noise in the bushes. It sounded like a growl. They stopped and looked at each other. They felt scared. + +"What is that?" Lily whispered. + +"I don't know," Ben whispered back. "Maybe it is a big dog. Or a bear. Or a monster." + +They started to tremble. They wanted to run away, but they also wanted their ball. They did not know what to do. + +Then, a small, furry head popped out of the bushes. It was a kitten. It had black and white spots and a pink nose. It looked at Ben and Lily with big, green eyes. It meowed softly. + +"Hello, kitty," Ben said. He reached out his hand slowly. The kitten sniffed his hand and rubbed its head against it. It purred. + +"It is not a dog, or a bear, or a monster," Lily said. She smiled and touched the kitten gently. The kitten licked her finger. It was cute. + +"Can we keep it?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe we should ask Mom and Dad." + +They picked up the kitten and the ball and walked back to the park. They saw their parents sitting on a bench. They waved at them and ran to them. + +"Look, Mom, Dad, we found a kitty in the bushes," Ben said. + +"It was making a funny noise, like a growl, but it was not scary, it was friendly," Lily said. + +Their parents looked at the kitten and smiled. + +"What a lovely surprise," Mom said. "You can keep it, if you want. But you have to take good care of it. It needs food, water, a bed, and a name." + +"Thank you, Mom, thank you, Dad," Ben and Lily said. They hugged their parents and the kitten. + +"What will you name it?" Dad asked. + +Ben and Lily thought for a moment. Then they said together: + +"Welcome!" +Tom and Anna like to play in the garden. They have many toys and tools to dig and build. Tom has a blue shovel and Anna has a red rake. They make a big pile of dirt and leaves. + +"Look, we made a hill!" Tom says. "Let's put a flag on top." + +"Good idea!" Anna says. "I have a bow in my hair. We can use it as a flag." + +Anna takes off her bow and gives it to Tom. Tom climbs on the hill and sticks the bow in the dirt. The bow is pink and shiny. It flaps in the wind. + +"Wow, it looks nice!" Anna says. "Our hill is the best." + +They are very happy and proud. They clap their hands and smile. + +Then they hear a voice. It is Mom. She calls them from the house. + +"Tom, Anna, time for lunch!" + +They run to the house. They hug Mom and say thank you. They wash their hands and sit at the table. They have soup and bread and cheese. They are hungry and eat a lot. + +They tell Mom about their hill and their bow flag. Mom listens and nods. She says they are very clever and creative. + +"Can we play more after lunch?" Tom asks. + +"Of course, you can," Mom says. "But don't forget to put your tools away and bring your bow back. It is a nice bow and you don't want to lose it." + +"Okay, Mom," Tom and Anna say. They finish their lunch and go back to the garden. They play more with their tools and their bow. They have fun and laugh. They are good friends. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, they found a mysterious box in the park. It was big and brown and had a lock on it. + +"Wow, what is in there?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know, maybe treasure or candy or something cool," Sam said. + +They tried to open the box, but it was too hard. They needed a key. They looked around, but they could not find one. + +"Maybe we can trade something for the key," Tim said. + +"Good idea, but what do we have to trade?" Sam said. + +They thought for a while. Then Tim had an idea. He took out his favorite toy car. It was red and shiny and fast. + +"Look, I have this car. Maybe someone will trade it for the key," he said. + +Sam nodded. He took out his favorite snack. It was a big cookie with chocolate chips. It was sweet and crunchy and yummy. + +"I have this cookie. Maybe someone will trade it for the key, too," he said. + +They walked around the park, looking for someone who had the key. They saw a girl on a swing, a boy on a slide, and a dog on a leash. But none of them had the key. + +They were about to give up, when they saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a big hat and a long coat and a beard. He looked mysterious. He also had a bunch of keys hanging from his belt. + +"Excuse me, sir, do you have the key for the box?" Tim asked. + +The man looked at them and smiled. He saw their car and their cookie. + +"Maybe I do, maybe I don't. What do you have to trade?" he asked. + +Tim and Sam showed him their car and their cookie. The man nodded. + +"Those are nice things. But I only need one. Which one do you want to trade?" he asked. + +Tim and Sam looked at each other. They did not want to give up their favorite things. But they also wanted to see what was in the box. + +They decided to trade the cookie. They gave it to the man, and he gave them a key. He took a bite of the cookie and chewed it. + +"Mmm, this is a good cookie. Thank you, boys," he said. + +Tim and Sam thanked him and ran back to the box. They used the key to open it. They were excited to see what was inside. + +But when they opened it, they saw nothing. The box was empty. + +They felt sad and confused. They had traded their cookie for nothing. + +They looked at the man, but he was gone. He had left his hat and his coat and his beard on the bench. They were fake. + +They realized that the man was a trickster. He had fooled them. + +They wished they had kept their cookie. They wished they had not traded it. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful who they trade with. + +They also learned to be happy with what they have. They still had their car and their toys and their friendship. + +They decided to forget about the box and the man and the cookie. They decided to play and have fun. + +They were still best friends. And that was the best thing of all. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to jog in the park with their dogs. Lily has a big dog named Rex. Sam has a small dog named Dot. Rex and Dot are friends too. + +One day, Sam is sick. He cannot jog with Lily and Rex. He stays in bed and drinks soup. Lily misses Sam. She calls him on the phone. + +"Hi, Sam. How are you?" Lily asks. + +"I am not good. I have a cough and a fever. I miss you and Rex," Sam says. + +"I miss you too, Sam. Do you want me to jog with Dot?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, please. Dot is sad. She misses Rex," Sam says. + +"OK, Sam. I will jog with Dot. You get better soon," Lily says. + +Lily goes to Sam's house. She picks up Dot. Dot is happy to see Lily. She wags her tail and licks her face. Lily and Dot jog to the park. They see Rex. Rex is happy to see Dot. He barks and runs to her. They play and chase each other. + +Lily sees a boy with a fake dog. The fake dog is made of plastic. It does not move or bark. The boy pulls it with a string. Lily thinks the fake dog is silly. She laughs. + +"Hi, boy. What is your name?" Lily asks. + +"My name is Ben. This is my dog. His name is Spot," the boy says. + +"That is not a dog. That is a fake dog. It is not alive. It is a toy," Lily says. + +"No, it is a dog. It is my dog. I love him," the boy says. + +Lily does not want to argue with the boy. She thinks he is weird. She says goodbye to him. She jogs with Dot and Rex. She hopes Sam will get better soon. She wants to jog with him again. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many flowers. The flowers are pink and white and smell good. + +"Look, Tom, the tree has life!" Lila says. "The flowers are life. They grow and make seeds." + +"Yes, Lila, the tree has life. And the birds and the bugs and the grass too. They are all life. They move and eat and make sounds." Tom says. + +They run to the tree and touch the flowers. They are soft and gentle. They see a bee flying from flower to flower. The bee is busy and noisy. + +"Hello, bee, what are you doing?" Lila asks. + +The bee buzzes and does not answer. It is looking for nectar and pollen. It is persistent. It does not stop until it finds what it needs. + +"I think the bee is making honey," Tom says. "Honey is sweet and sticky. I like honey on my bread." + +"Me too," Lila says. "But we should not bother the bee. It might sting us. Let's go to the swing." + +They run to the swing and take turns. They push each other and laugh. They feel the wind and the sun. They are happy. + +They spring up and down on the swing. They feel free and light. They are life too. They grow and learn and have fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball. The ball is white. + +One day, they play with the ball near the pond. The pond has water and ducks. Lily throws the ball to Ben. Ben tries to catch it, but he misses. The ball goes into the pond. Splash! + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "We lost the ball!" + +Ben is sad. He likes the ball. He looks at the pond. He sees the ball. It is floating on the water. But it is too far to reach. + +"Maybe we can get it back," he says. "Let's find a stick." + +They look for a stick. They find a big one. It is mild and smooth. They go back to the pond. They try to use the stick to get the ball. But the stick is not long enough. + +They try harder. They push and pull. But the ball does not move. It is stuck. + +They hear a quack. They look up. They see a duck. The duck is swimming to the ball. The duck reaches the ball. The duck bites the ball. The duck swims away with the ball. + +"Hey!" Lily says. "That's our ball!" + +The duck does not listen. The duck is happy. It has a new toy. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They lost the ball. They lost it to a duck. + +They go home. They tell their moms. Their moms hug them. They say they are sorry. They say they will buy them a new ball. + +Lily and Ben smile. They are still friends. They will play again. But not near the pond. +Sam and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make piles of soil. They had a lot of fun with their shovels and buckets. + +"Look, Mia, I found a worm!" Sam said, holding up a long, slimy thing. "It is very wiggly and soft." + +"Wow, Sam, that is cool!" Mia said, leaning closer to see. "Can I touch it?" + +"Sure, Mia, but be gentle. Worms are good for the soil. They make it rich and healthy." Sam said, handing the worm to Mia. + +Mia felt the worm with her fingers. It tickled her palm. She smiled and said, "Hello, worm. You are very nice. Do you have a name?" + +The worm did not answer. It just wiggled some more. Mia giggled and said, "I think I will call you Wally. Wally the worm." + +Sam nodded and said, "That is a good name, Mia. Wally is a lucky worm. He gets to live in the original soil, where he can find food and friends. He does not like to be in the sun or in the air. He likes to be in the dark and moist." + +Mia nodded too and said, "Then we should put him back, Sam. We do not want to make him sad or hurt. He is our friend." + +Sam agreed and said, "Yes, Mia, we should. Let's find a nice hole for him, where he can be happy and safe." + +They looked around and saw a hole they had dug earlier. It was deep and shady. They walked over and gently lay Wally the worm in the hole. They covered him with some soil and said, "Bye, Wally. Thank you for letting us play with you. Have a good day." + +Wally the worm felt the soil around him. He was glad to be back in his home. He wiggled and burrowed and said, "Bye, Sam. Bye, Mia. You are very kind. Have a good day too." +Tom and Lily were having lunch with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat cheese and bread and fruit. Mom gave them each a plate with their food. Tom wanted to sit next to Lily, so he moved his chair closer to her. + +"Be careful, Tom," Mom said. "Don't spill your plate." + +But Tom did not listen. He was too busy talking to Lily. He told her about the bird he saw in the garden. It was blue and yellow and sang a pretty song. Lily liked to hear about the bird. She smiled and nodded. + +But then, Tom moved his chair too much. His plate slid off the table and fell on the floor. The cheese and bread and fruit went everywhere. Tom and Lily gasped. Mom and Dad looked surprised. + +"Oh, Tom," Mom said. "What did you do?" + +Tom felt bad. He did not mean to make a mess. He said sorry to Mom and Dad. He helped them pick up the food and the plate. The plate was not broken, but it was dirty. Mom washed it in the sink. + +"It's okay, Tom," Dad said. "Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. But next time, listen to Mom and be careful with your plate." + +Tom nodded. He learned his lesson. He hugged Mom and Dad and said thank you. He hugged Lily and said sorry. Lily hugged him back and said it was okay. She still liked him and his stories. + +They finished their lunch and went to play in the garden. They saw the bird again. It was still blue and yellow and sang a pretty song. They felt happy and peaceful. They did not spill their plates again. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Tim invites Sam to his house. He says, "Come to my house, Sam. I have a new toy. It is a gun. It is fun." + +Sam is happy. He likes guns. He goes to Tim's house. They go to Tim's room. Tim shows Sam his gun. It is big and black. It has a red button. Tim says, "This is my gun. It can make loud noises. Do you want to try it?" + +Sam says, "Yes, please. Can I hold it?" Tim gives Sam his gun. Sam holds it. He feels strong. He points it at the wall. He presses the red button. He expects a loud noise. But nothing happens. He presses it again. Still nothing. He says, "Tim, your gun is broken. It does not make noises." + +Tim says, "No, it is not broken. It is empty. It needs batteries. Batteries are small things that make toys work. I have some in my drawer. Wait here. I will get them." + +Tim goes to his drawer. He looks for batteries. He finds two. He brings them to Sam. He says, "Here are the batteries. Let me put them in the gun. Then it will work." He opens the gun. He puts the batteries inside. He closes the gun. He says, "Now it is ready. Try it again." + +Sam holds the gun. He points it at the wall. He presses the red button. This time, the gun makes a loud noise. Bang! Bang! Bang! Sam and Tim laugh. They are happy. They take turns with the gun. They pretend to be cowboys. They have fun. They are good friends. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Pinky. Pinky had a pink dress, pink shoes and pink hair. Lily always included Pinky in her games. + +One day, Lily and Pinky went to the park. They saw a big dog. The dog was black and brown and had sharp teeth. The dog barked at Lily and Pinky. Lily was scared. She hugged Pinky and ran away. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily shouted. "You are fierce and mean. You cannot play with us." + +The dog chased Lily and Pinky. Lily ran faster and faster. She looked for her mom. She saw her mom on a bench. She ran to her mom and cried. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Lily said. "There is a fierce dog. He wants to bite us." + +Mom looked at the dog. The dog was not fierce. He was friendly. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. He wanted to play with Lily and Pinky. + +"Shh, Lily, don't cry," Mom said. "The dog is not fierce. He is nice. He likes you and Pinky. He wants to be your friend." + +Mom petted the dog and gave him a treat. The dog licked Mom's hand and wagged his tail more. Lily looked at the dog. He was not scary. He was cute. + +"Can I play with the dog, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily, you can play with the dog," Mom said. "But be gentle and kind. And don't forget to include Pinky." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She gave Pinky to the dog. The dog sniffed Pinky and licked her hair. Pinky smiled too. Lily, Pinky and the dog played together. They had fun. They were friends. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they find a band in the park. It is red and shiny. It has a big star on it. + +"Wow, look at this band!" Sam says. "It is so cool. Can I have it?" + +"No, I saw it first," Ben says. "It is mine. You can have another band." + +"But I want this band," Sam says. "It is the best band. Please, let me have it." + +They start to pull the band. They are angry. They do not want to share. + +"Stop it, boys!" Mom says. She comes to the park. She sees Sam and Ben fighting. She is not happy. "What are you doing? Why are you not playing nicely?" + +"Mom, he took my band!" Sam says. + +"Mom, he wants my band!" Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She is tired. She does not like to see Sam and Ben fight. She takes the band from them. She looks at it. + +"This is not a band," she says. "This is a bracelet. It belongs to someone else. You should not take things that are not yours." + +She puts the band on a bench. She hopes the owner will find it. + +"Come on, boys," she says. "Let's go home. You can play with your own toys. And you should say sorry to each other." + +Sam and Ben feel bad. They know they were wrong. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They are friends again. + +"Mom, can we have a snack?" Sam says. + +"Mom, can we watch a show?" Ben says. + +Mom smiles. She is glad they are fine. She nods. She takes them home. They have a snack and watch a show. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to run, jump, slide and swing. They also like to race each other. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and run as fast as they can. + +One day, they see a big hill in the park. It has many flowers and grass. It looks like spring. Anna says, "Let's race to the top of the hill!" Ben says, "OK, but I will win!" They start to run up the hill. + +But when they get to the middle of the hill, they hear a loud roar. They see a big dog. It has sharp teeth and fur. It looks angry. Anna and Ben are scared. They stop running and scream. They say, "Help, help, a dog!" + +The dog runs towards them. It wants to play. But Anna and Ben do not know that. They think the dog wants to bite them. They turn around and run down the hill. They run faster than before. + +They reach the bottom of the hill. They see their mom and dad. They run to them and hug them. They say, "Mom, dad, there is a big dog on the hill. It is scary. It roared at us." Mom and dad look at the hill. They see the dog. It is wagging its tail. It is not angry. It is happy. + +Mom and dad say, "Don't worry, Anna and Ben. The dog is not scary. It is friendly. It just wanted to say hello. Maybe you can play with it next time." Anna and Ben look at the dog. They see that it is not so big. They see that it is not so sharp. They see that it is not so angry. They feel a little silly. They say, "Maybe we can play with the dog next time. But we still want to race to the top of the hill. Who will win?" They smile and laugh. They are not scared anymore. They are brave. +Sara loved books. She had many books in her room. Some books had pictures, some books had words, some books had both. Sara liked to look at the books and learn new things. + +One day, Sara found a book that was unique. It was very old and had a red cover. The book had many words, but Sara could not read them. They looked different from the words she knew. Sara was curious. She wanted to know what the book said. + +She took the book to her mom and asked, "Mom, what is this book? Can you read it to me?" + +Mom looked at the book and smiled. "This is a special book, Sara. It is in a language that I don't know. But I can tell you that it is very old and very rare. It is a treasure. We have to be careful with it." + +Sara nodded. She wanted to be careful with the book. She wanted to keep it safe. She put the book on the table and went to play with her toys. + +But she did not see that the book was near a candle. The candle was burning. The flame was bright and warm. The flame touched the book. The book started to burn. The book made smoke and fire. + +Sara smelled the smoke. She saw the fire. She was scared. She ran to her mom and cried, "Mom, mom, the book is burning! Help!" + +Mom heard Sara and ran to the table. She saw the book burning. She was sad and angry. She grabbed a cloth and put out the fire. She looked at the book. The book was ruined. The book was black and burned. + +Mom sighed. She hugged Sara and said, "Sara, I'm sorry. The book was unique. We can't get another one. You have to be more careful with books. Books are not toys. Books are friends. You don't want to hurt your friends, do you?" + +Sara shook her head. She felt sorry. She said, "No, mom, I don't want to hurt my friends. I'm sorry I burned the book. I didn't mean to. I was curious. I wanted to know what the book said." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I know, Sara. I know you were curious. Curiosity is good. But you have to be careful with curiosity. Curiosity can lead to trouble. Curiosity can burn books. Next time, ask me before you touch a book that you don't know. OK?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "OK, mom. I will ask you. I will be careful. I love books. I don't want to burn them." + +Mom kissed Sara and said, "I love you, Sara. And I love books too. Let's go and find another book to read. A book that we can read together. A book that is not unique, but still wonderful. OK?" + +Sara smiled. She said, "OK, mom. Let's go and find another book. A book that is not burning. A book that is a friend." +Lia and Ben like to play with cubes. They have many cubes of different colors and sizes. They can make towers, houses, cars and animals with their cubes. They have fun with their cubes. + +One day, they find a new cube in their toy box. It is an unusual cube. It is white and shiny and has a button on one side. Lia and Ben are curious about the unusual cube. They want to see what it does. + +"Can I press the button?" Lia asks Ben. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben says. + +Lia presses the button. The unusual cube makes a loud beep and starts to glow. Lia and Ben are surprised and excited. They watch the unusual cube. + +The unusual cube changes its shape. It becomes a ball, then a star, then a heart, then a flower. It makes different sounds and colors. Lia and Ben clap and laugh. They like the unusual cube. + +But then, the unusual cube stops changing. It becomes a cube again. It makes a sad sound and turns off. Lia and Ben are sad. They want the unusual cube to play with them more. + +"Maybe it needs a rest," Ben says. + +"Maybe it will play with us again later," Lia says. + +They put the unusual cube back in their toy box. They hope the unusual cube will wake up soon. They end their play time and go to have a snack. They still like their other cubes, but they also like the unusual cube. They wonder what it will do next. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the sand pit at the park. They make castles and roads and bridges with the sand. They have fun. + +One day, a big boy comes to the sand pit. He has a red truck. He wants to play with Lila and Ben's sand. He does not ask. He steals their sand. He puts it in his truck and drives away. Lila and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Hey, that is our sand!" Lila shouts. "Give it back!" + +The big boy does not listen. He laughs and drives faster. He thinks he is clever. + +Ben has an idea. He sees a big stick near the pit. He runs and gets it. He waits for the big boy to come back. When he does, Ben swings the stick and hits the truck. The truck falls over. The sand spills out. + +The big boy is shocked. He cries. He wants his truck. He is not clever. He is silly. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They get their sand back. They make more castles and roads and bridges. They do not want to play with the big boy. He is not nice. He is mean. +Anna liked to play with her toy rabbit. She named it Hoppy and gave it a pink bow. She took Hoppy everywhere with her, even to bed. Hoppy was her best friend. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the park. Anna saw some real rabbits on the grass. They were brown and white and had long ears. Anna wanted to pet them. She urged her mom to let her go near them. + +"Mom, mom, can I touch the rabbits? Please, please, please?" Anna asked. + +"Be careful, Anna. They might be scared of you. You have to be gentle and quiet," her mom said. + +Anna nodded and walked slowly to the rabbits. She held Hoppy in her arms. She thought Hoppy would like to meet the rabbits too. She reached out her hand to touch one of the rabbits. It was soft and warm. + +"Hello, rabbit. I'm Anna. This is Hoppy. He's a rabbit too. Do you want to be friends?" Anna said. + +The rabbit looked at Anna and Hoppy. It sniffed Hoppy's bow. It did not think Hoppy was a normal rabbit. It did not like the pink bow. It did not want to be friends. It hopped away. + +Anna was sad. She did not understand why the rabbit did not like Hoppy. She thought Hoppy was the best rabbit ever. She hugged Hoppy and said, "Don't worry, Hoppy. I still love you. You are my normal rabbit." +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars and dolls. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many amazing things inside. There are books and crayons and stickers and puzzles and more. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Ben says. "We can have so much fun with them!" + +"Yes, we can!" Mia says. "Let's take some and share with our other friends!" + +They each take a hand and fill it with things they like. Ben takes a book and a car and a puzzle. Mia takes a crayon and a sticker and a doll. They close the box and run to their friends. + +"Look what we found!" they say. "We want to share with you!" + +Their friends are happy and surprised. They thank Ben and Mia and take some things too. They all sit together and play with their new things. They read and draw and stick and solve and pretend. They have a lot of fun. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They gain new things and new friends. They learn to share and be kind. They have an amazing day. +Lila and Ben were playing knights and dragons in the garden. They had sticks for weapons and cardboard boxes for shields. They pretended to fight the big dragon that lived in the bush. + +"Roar!" Ben said, making a scary face. "I am the dragon and I will eat you!" + +"No, you won't!" Lila said, waving her stick. "I am the brave knight and I will save the princess!" + +They ran towards each other and hit their sticks together. But Lila's stick was old and weak. It split in two with a loud crack. + +"Oh no!" Lila said, looking at her broken weapon. "Now I can't fight the dragon!" + +Ben saw that Lila was sad. He felt sorry for her. He was not a mean dragon. He was a nice brother. + +"Here, you can have my stick," he said, giving her his weapon. "It is stronger and bigger. You can use it to fight me." + +Lila smiled and took the stick. She hugged Ben and thanked him. + +"You are a good dragon," she said. "And a good brother. Thank you for sharing your weapon with me." + +Ben smiled back. He was happy that Lila was happy. + +"You are welcome," he said. "And you are a good knight. And a good sister. Do you want to play some more?" + +Lila nodded. She was ready to play again. + +"Yes, let's play some more," she said. "But this time, let's be friends. We can be obedient knights and help the princess." + +"OK, let's do that," Ben said. "But who will be the princess?" + +They looked around and saw their cat, Fluffy, sleeping on the grass. They decided to make her the princess. + +"Come on, Fluffy," Lila said, picking her up gently. "You are the princess and we are your knights. We will protect you from the dragon." + +Fluffy opened one eye and meowed. She did not mind being the princess. She liked being cuddled by Lila and Ben. She closed her eye again and went back to sleep. + +Lila and Ben carried Fluffy to their castle, made of blankets and pillows. They put her on a soft cushion and covered her with a pink scarf. They sat next to her and whispered stories of their adventures. + +They played knights and dragons until their mom called them for lunch. They left Fluffy in the castle and ran to the kitchen. They were hungry and happy. They had a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. They liked to watch them and learn their names. But their favorite animal was the elephant. The elephant was giant and had a long nose and big ears. + +The elephant was also very charming. He liked to play with the water and spray it in the air. He also liked to display his tricks for the visitors. He could stand on his hind legs, balance a ball on his nose, and wave his ears. Anna and Ben clapped and cheered when he did his tricks. + +"Wow, he is so smart and funny!" Anna said. + +"Yes, he is. And he is very friendly, too. Do you want to feed him?" their mom asked. + +Anna and Ben nodded excitedly. Their mom bought some carrots and apples from a stand. They walked to the fence where the elephant was waiting. He stretched his nose and took the food gently from their hands. He made a happy sound and smiled at them. + +"Thank you, elephant. You are amazing!" Ben said. + +The elephant nodded and displayed one more trick. He lifted his trunk and blew a kiss to Anna and Ben. They laughed and blew a kiss back. They hugged their mom and said they had the best day ever. +Sam and Mom went to the subway. Sam liked the subway. It was big and fast and loud. Mom said they had to be quiet on the subway. Some people were sleeping or reading or talking. + +Sam saw a dog on the subway. The dog was brown and fluffy. It had a leash and a collar. The dog's owner was a man with a hat and a coat. Sam wanted to pet the dog. He asked Mom if he could. + +Mom said, "You have to ask the man first. Maybe the dog is shy or scared. You have to be gentle and polite." + +Sam nodded. He walked to the man and the dog. He said, "Hello, sir. Can I pet your dog, please?" + +The man smiled. He said, "Sure, you can. His name is Max. He likes to be rubbed on his ears and his belly. He is very friendly." + +Sam thanked the man. He knelt down and rubbed Max on his ears and his belly. Max wagged his tail and licked Sam's face. Sam giggled. He said, "Max, you are a good dog. I like you." + +Mom watched Sam and Max. She was happy. She said, "You are a good boy, Sam. You are quiet and kind. I like you, too." +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and building towers. They did not disturb their baby brother, who was sleeping in his crib. + +But then, their mom came in with a big cake. She said, "Look, kids, I made a cake for your dad's birthday. Do you want to help me decorate it?" Tom and Lily nodded and ran to the kitchen. They were very jolly and excited. + +They put frosting and sprinkles and candles on the cake. They sang a song and danced around. They did not notice that their baby brother had woken up and was crying in his crib. He was hungry and lonely and wanted his mom. + +Mom heard the baby cry and said, "Oh, no, I forgot about the baby. I have to go feed him. You two stay here and don't touch the cake, okay?" Tom and Lily said, "Okay, mom." They watched mom go to the living room and pick up the baby. They saw her kiss him and cuddle him and say, "Shh, shh, it's okay, little one. Mommy is here." + +Tom and Lily felt a little sorry for the baby. They knew he was too small to play with them or eat cake. They decided to be nice and make him a card. They took some paper and crayons and drew pictures of the baby and the cake and the family. They wrote, "Happy birthday, dad. We love you and the baby." They put the card on the table next to the cake. They hoped dad and mom and the baby would like it. They were very jolly and proud. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play games and have fun. But they are also competitive. They want to win and be the best. + +One morning, they have cereal for breakfast. Mom gives them each a bowl and a spoon. She says, "Eat your cereal, it is good for you." Tim and Mia start to eat. But they also start to look at each other's bowls. + +"Who can finish first?" Tim asks. He thinks he can eat faster than Mia. + +"I can!" Mia says. She thinks she can eat more than Tim. + +They begin to eat very fast. They do not chew or taste their cereal. They just scoop and swallow. They do not talk or smile. They just stare and gulp. + +Mom watches them. She shakes her head. She does not like their game. She says, "Slow down, you two. Eating is not a race. You will get a tummy ache if you eat too fast." + +But Tim and Mia do not listen. They keep eating. They want to win. They do not care about their tummy. + +Soon, Tim's bowl is empty. He puts down his spoon. He says, "I win! I win! I ate all my cereal!" + +Mia's bowl is almost empty. She has one spoonful left. She says, "No, you don't! I can still finish mine!" + +She lifts her spoon to her mouth. But then, she feels something. Her tummy hurts. It is full and tight. She does not want to eat anymore. She puts down her spoon. She says, "Ow, ow, ow! My tummy hurts!" + +Tim sees her. He feels something too. His tummy hurts. It is full and tight. He does not feel good. He says, "Ow, ow, ow! My tummy hurts too!" + +Mom comes to them. She says, "I told you so. You ate too fast. You did not enjoy your cereal. You made a silly game. Now you have a tummy ache. You need to rest and drink some water." + +She takes them to the couch. She gives them each a glass of water. She says, "Next time, eat slowly and nicely. Do not be competitive. Eating is not a game. It is a way to nourish your body and your soul." + +Tim and Mia nod. They sip their water. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not do that again. We will eat slowly and nicely. We will not be competitive. We will enjoy our cereal." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. I love you, Tim and Mia. You are my sweet twins." + +She hugs them. They hug her back. They remain on the couch. They feel better. They learn their lesson. +Lily was a big girl who liked to learn new things. She wanted to go to university when she grew up, like her big sister Anna. Anna told her that university was a place where you could study many things and meet many people. + +One day, Lily went to visit Anna at university. Anna showed her around the campus, where there were many buildings and gardens. Lily saw a library, a gym, a cafeteria, and a dormitory. She also met some of Anna's friends, who were very nice to her. + +"Can I stay here with you?" Lily asked Anna. + +"No, Lily, you have to go back home with Mom and Dad. You are too little to live here. But you can come and visit me again," Anna said. + +"But I want to go to university too. I want to learn new things and make new friends," Lily said. + +"You will, Lily, when you are older. You have to finish kindergarten and school first. Then you can choose what you want to study at university," Anna said. + +"Okay, I will. But can we have lunch first? I am hungry," Lily said. + +"Sure, let's go to the cafeteria. They have tasty food there. What do you want to eat?" Anna said. + +"I want to eat pizza and ice cream. And juice," Lily said. + +"Me too. Come on, let's go," Anna said. + +They held hands and walked to the cafeteria, where they had a tasty lunch. Lily was happy to spend time with her big sister. She decided that she would work hard at kindergarten and school, so that she could go to university one day. +Mia loves animals. She wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. She likes to play with her stuffed animals and pretend they are sick or hurt. She has a toy doctor kit with a stethoscope, a bandage, and a syringe. + +One day, she finds a bird on the grass. The bird has a broken wing and cannot fly. Mia feels sad for the bird. She picks it up gently and brings it to her room. She puts it in a shoebox with some cotton and water. She says, "Don't worry, birdie. I will take care of you. I am a veterinarian." + +She tries to use her toy doctor kit to fix the bird's wing. She wraps the bandage around it and gives it a pretend shot. She listens to its heart with the stethoscope. She says, "You are very brave, birdie. You will be better soon." + +But the bird is scared and in pain. It does not like the bandage or the shot. It tries to get away from Mia. It pecks at her hand and flaps its wing. It makes a loud noise. Mia is surprised and hurt. She says, "Ow, birdie! Why are you so mean? I am trying to help you." + +Mia's mom hears the noise and comes to her room. She sees the bird and the mess. She says, "Mia, what are you doing? This bird needs a real veterinarian, not a toy one. You could hurt it more or get sick yourself. You have to be careful with wild animals." + +Mia feels sorry and ashamed. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to care for the bird. I love animals. I want to be a veterinarian." + +Mia's mom hugs her and says, "I know, sweetie. You have a good heart. But being a veterinarian is not easy. You have to learn a lot and be patient. Sometimes animals don't understand what you are doing and they get scared or angry. You have to respect them and their feelings. Come on, let's take the bird to the animal hospital. Maybe they can help it." + +Mia nods and says, "Okay, mom. Can I come with you? I want to see the real veterinarian." + +Mia's mom smiles and says, "Sure, honey. Maybe you can learn something from them. But remember, no touching the animals without permission. And be quiet and polite. The animals and the people there need peace and calm." + +Mia agrees and says, "I will, mom. Thank you for taking me. I hope the bird will be okay." + +They take the bird and the shoebox and go to the car. Mia looks at the bird and says, "Bye, birdie. I'm sorry I made you unhappy. I hope you find your family and fly again. You are beautiful and strong. I will always care for you." +Lila liked to polish her shoes. She had a red cloth and a tin of wax. She rubbed the wax on her shoes and then made them shiny with the cloth. She felt happy when her shoes looked new. + +One day, she saw a small insect on her shoe. It was green and had six legs. It crawled on her shoe and made a tickle. Lila smiled and said, "Hello, insect. Do you like my shoe?" + +The insect nodded and said, "Yes, I do. Your shoe is very shiny and smooth. You are very clever to polish your shoe so well." + +Lila felt proud and said, "Thank you, insect. You are very nice and friendly. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The insect said, "Yes, I do. You are very kind and gentle. Can I stay on your shoe?" + +Lila said, "Of course, you can. You can stay on my shoe and we can go for a walk. Maybe we can find more insects and make more friends." + +The insect said, "That sounds fun. Let's go for a walk and see the world." + +Lila and the insect became friends and went for a walk. They saw many things and met many insects. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. They were happy and grateful for each other. +Anna was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She liked to look at photos of her family. She had a big photo of her mom and dad and her baby brother. They were smiling and happy. + +One day, Anna found a small photo in a drawer. It was a photo of a girl with curly hair and a red dress. She looked like Anna. Anna wondered who she was. She asked her mom. + +"Mom, who is this girl in the photo?" Anna said. + +"That is your cousin Lily. She lives far away. She is your age. She likes to draw and sing," Mom said. + +"Can I talk to Lily? Can I be her friend?" Anna said. + +"Of course, you can. We can call her on the phone. Maybe she is lonely too. Maybe she wants to talk to you," Mom said. + +Mom and Anna called Lily on the phone. Lily was happy to hear Anna's voice. They talked about their toys, their pets, and their favorite colors. They laughed and giggled. They said they wanted to meet and play someday. + +Anna was not lonely anymore. She had a friend. She had Lily. She put the photo of Lily next to the photo of her family. She smiled and hugged Mom. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They did not like to be quiet or sit still. + +But Mama was inside the house. She was trying to sleep. She worked at night and needed to rest. She did not like the noise that Lily and Max made. It disturbed her. + +She opened the window and called out to them. "Lily, Max, please be quiet. Mama needs to sleep. Can you play something else?" + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They did not want to make Mama sad. They wanted to play something else. But what? + +They saw a rainbow in the sky. It was bright and beautiful. It had many colors. They liked to look at it. + +They decided to play rainbow. They found some chalk and drew a big rainbow on the ground. They used red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. They pretended to be birds and flew over the rainbow. They sang a song about the rainbow. + +They played rainbow for a long time. They did not make much noise. They had fun. + +Mama heard them singing. She smiled. She was happy that they were playing nicely. She closed the window and went back to sleep. She dreamed of rainbows. +Lily was a small daughter who liked to play in the park. She liked to swing and slide and run with her friends. One day, she saw a big truck with a loud horn. The truck was carrying many boxes and bags. Lily was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +She ran to the truck and climbed on the back. She opened one of the boxes and found a teddy bear. She smiled and hugged the teddy bear. She opened another box and found a ball. She bounced the ball and laughed. She opened another box and found a hat. She put the hat on her head and felt silly. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice said. Lily looked up and saw a man. The man was the driver of the truck. He was angry and scared. He thought Lily was stealing his things. + +Lily was scared too. She dropped the teddy bear and the ball and the hat. She jumped off the truck and ran to her mom. Her mom was sitting on a bench and reading a book. She did not see what Lily did. + +"Mom, mom, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Lily cried. She hugged her mom and told her what happened. + +Her mom was not happy. She said, "Lily, you should not go to the truck. You should not touch other people's things. You should say sorry to the man." + +Lily nodded. She felt bad. She walked to the truck with her mom. The man was still there. He was putting his things back in the boxes. + +"Excuse me, sir, I'm sorry for what my daughter did. She was curious and did not mean to cause any trouble." Lily's mom said. + +The man looked at Lily and her mom. He saw that Lily was small and sad. He saw that her mom was sorry and polite. He felt a little better. + +"It's okay, ma'am, I understand. Kids are curious and sometimes make mistakes. As long as she learns from them and does not do it again." The man said. + +Lily looked at the man. She said, "I'm sorry, sir, I won't do it again. I like your teddy bear and your ball and your hat. They are very nice." + +The man smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very sweet. Do you want to keep one of them as a gift?" + +Lily's eyes widened. She said, "Really? Can I?" + +The man nodded. He said, "Sure, why not? You can choose one." + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked all of them, but she decided to pick the teddy bear. She said, "I want the teddy bear, please. He is soft and cuddly." + +The man gave her the teddy bear. He said, "Here you go, Lily. Take good care of him. He is your new friend." + +Lily hugged the teddy bear. She said, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind. What is your name?" + +The man said, "My name is Tom. What is yours?" + +Lily said, "My name is Lily. Nice to meet you, Tom." + +Tom said, "Nice to meet you too, Lily. Have a good day." + +Lily and her mom said, "Bye, Tom. Have a good day too." + +They waved to Tom and walked away. Lily was happy and grateful. She learned a lesson and made a friend. She held the teddy bear close to her chest and said, "I love you, teddy bear. You are my best friend." +One day, Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Ben had a small car with four wheels and a loud horn. They were having fun, but they also wanted to try each other's toys. + +"Can I play with your doll, Lily?" Ben asked. "She is so pretty and soft." + +"OK, Ben, but only for a little while," Lily said. "She is my favorite doll. You have to be gentle with her." + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very generous," Ben said. He took the doll and hugged her. He tried to comb her hair with his fingers, but it got tangled. + +"Can I play with your car, Ben?" Lily asked. "It is so fast and noisy." + +"OK, Lily, but only for a little while," Ben said. "It is my favorite car. You have to be careful with it." + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very generous," Lily said. She took the car and pushed it on the floor. She pressed the horn and made it beep. + +Lily and Ben were happy to share their toys, but they also missed them. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Do you want to trade back, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, please, Ben," Lily said. + +They gave each other their toys and hugged. + +"I love my doll, but I also like your car," Lily said. + +"I love my car, but I also like your doll," Ben said. + +They laughed and played some more. They knew they were good friends. +Anna loved jelly. She liked to make it with her mom and eat it with her friends. She liked all the colors and shapes of jelly. She had a big bowl of jelly in the fridge for her birthday party. + +But Anna had a problem. She had a little brother, Ben, who also loved jelly. He was very naughty and always tried to sneak some jelly when no one was looking. He did not care if it was Anna's jelly or not. He just wanted to eat it. + +One day, Anna had a clever idea. She found a magic wand in her toy box. She had seen it in a fairy tale book. She decided to use it to make Ben shrink. She thought that if he was very small, he could not reach the jelly in the fridge. She waited for Ben to come into the kitchen. + +"Ben, do you want some jelly?" she asked. + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. He ran to the fridge and opened the door. + +Anna waved the magic wand and said, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" + +Ben felt a strange tingling in his body. He looked down and saw that he was getting smaller and smaller. He was as small as a mouse. He was scared and shouted, "Help! Help!" + +Anna laughed and said, "That's what you get for stealing my jelly. Now you can't have any. You are too small." + +She picked up Ben and put him in a glass jar. She closed the lid and said, "Now you can watch me eat my jelly. And you can't do anything about it." + +She took the bowl of jelly from the fridge and sat on the table. She took a big spoon and started to eat the jelly. She smiled and said, "Mmm, this is delicious. And it's all mine." + +Ben watched from the jar and cried. He wished he had not been so greedy. He wished he had not tried to take Anna's jelly. He wished he could be big again. He wished he had a magic wand. +Mia and Leo like to play in the garden. They see many flowers that bloom in different colors. They smell the flowers and touch the petals. They are happy. + +One day, they find a big ball in the garden. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. They kick the ball and throw the ball. They laugh and run. + +But the ball is not a toy. It is a pitch. It is for making things stick. The ball is sticky and messy. It sticks to their shoes and clothes and hair. It sticks to the flowers and the grass and the fence. They are not happy. + +"Who did this?" Mommy asks. She is not happy. She is serious. She sees the pitch and the mess. She sees Mia and Leo. They are dirty and sad. + +"We are sorry, Mommy," Mia and Leo say. "We did not know. We thought it was a toy. We wanted to play." + +Mommy sighs. She is not angry. She is tired. She hugs Mia and Leo. She says, "It is okay. You did not mean to. But you have to be careful. Pitch is not a toy. Pitch is for work. Come, let us clean up." +Lily and her mom went to the market. Lily liked the market. She saw many things. She saw fruits and flowers and toys and books. She gazed at everything with big eyes. + +"Look, mom, a furry cat!" Lily said. She pointed at a black and white cat that was sitting on a box. The cat had a bell on its neck. It looked at Lily and meowed. + +"Hello, furry cat," Lily said. She wanted to pet the cat. She walked to the box. The cat did not move. It let Lily touch its soft fur. Lily smiled. + +"Be gentle, Lily," her mom said. She followed Lily to the box. She saw a sign that said: "This cat needs a home. Do you want to adopt it?" +